Mike Heimerdinger, a veteran assistant coach in the NFL who directed high-powered offenses and developed quarterbacks such as Steve McNair, Jay Cutler and Vince Young, has died. He was 58. The Tennessee Titans confirmed Heimerdinger's death after talking with his family. He died Friday while in Mexico to receive experimental treatments for a rare form of cancer. He was offensive coordinator for the Titans when he was diagnosed with cancer in November 2010. ''Mike approached cancer with the same vigor and tenacity that he approached any football game — to win,'' Heimerdinger's wife, Kathie, said in a statement. ''Even in the final minutes he never gave up — that was our Dinger. He was a deeply devoted husband and father, loving son and brother, loyal friend and committed coach who loved the game and life.'' Heimerdinger leaves a daughter, Alicia, and a son, Brian.
Martha Stewart's Daughter Lashes Out at Domestic Diva in New Tell-All
In a scathing new tell-all book, Martha Stewart's daughter, Alexis, reveals that life as the homemaker's child was far from perfect. "Martha does everything better! You can't win!" Alexis, 46, writes of her mother, 70, in her new book Whateverland: Learning to Live Here, out October 18 (as first excerpted by the U.K. Daily Mail). "If I didn't do something perfectly, I had to do it again. I grew up with a glue gun pointed at my head." Now a mother herself, Alexis angrily reflects in her book on Martha's lack of basic parenting skills. "Martha was not interested in being kid-friendly," Alexis reveals in Whateverland. "She used to make me wrap my own presents. She would hand me things right before Christmas and say, 'Now wrap these but don't look inside.'" But Alexis says she took the most issue with the domestic diva's habits around the house. "My mother has a sign on all of her doors to take your shoes off," Alexis writes. "For god's sake! My mother's dogs p--s and s--t on her rugs and she's telling people to take their shoes off? Though Alexis drops these and other bombshells in the book, she insists she harbors no ill will. In fact, she even dedicated the tome to Martha. Says the TV personality of her daughter, Alexis: "She's her own person. She makes up her own mind."Gene Simmons Marries
Gene Simmons and Shannon Tweed have made it official! After 28 years together, the KISS bassist, 62, married his longtime girlfriend in an evening ceremony outside on the crystal lawn at the Beverly Hills hotel on Saturday, their rep confirmed.
Elizabeth Hurley is getting married again. Shane Warne, a former Australian cricket star who's been dating Hurley for the past 10 months, proposed to Hurley. Hurley, who recently began a run on "Gossip Girl," was photographed Saturday wearing a rather large sapphire and diamond engagement ring, which you can see below. She also tweeted "Thanks for all your congratulations," along with a picture of herself and hew new husband-to-be. The marriage will be the second for both. Hurley, 46, was previously married to Arun Nayar; they were divorced in June. The 42-year-old Warne split for his wife, Simone, last year.
Kenan Thompson is Engaged
The 33-year-old is engaged to model Christina Evangeline, a rep for the actor confirmed. The nuptials are set to take place on November 11, 2011. Before Thompson joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 2003, he was a fan favorite on Nickelodeon's sketch comedy show All That from 1994-1999. He and costar Kel Mitchell concurrently appeared in a spinoff, the aptly titled Kenan & Kel, from 1996-2000. Thompson has also appeared in several theatrical films throughout his career, including D2: The Mighty Ducks, Heavyweights, Good Burger, Fat Albert, Snakes on a Plane and The Smurfs.
James Marsden's Wife Files for Divorce
After more than a decade of marriage, James Marsden's wife Lisa Linde has filed for divorce. Citing irreconcilable differences in court documents filed one week ago, Linde is seeking spousal support and joint legal and physical custody of the couple's two young children Jack and Mary. "This was a mutual decision," Marsden's rep says. "They are committed to raising their kids together and remain great friends."Wade-Stern spat as NBA talks stall
Not even the presence of Dwyane Wade, LeBron James and Carmelo Anthony could move the sides closer to an NBA labor agreement, the New York Post reported Saturday. In fact, it may have moved them further apart in the cordiality department. Wade shouted at commissioner David Stern during the lowlight of a tempestuous five-hour negotiation Friday that nearly ended the proceedings prematurely. The talks in New York produced no deal and could have created ill feelings stemming from the Wade incident. Stern holds grudges. Players Association executive director Billy Hunter Jr. said he does not expect an agreement by this weekend. A person debriefed on the meeting confirmed that Wade got ticked off when Stern, during his spiel, started pointing his finger at Wade. "Don't point your finger at me," the Heat superstar screamed at Stern. "I'm not a child." ESPN reported that Wade, James and Anthony threatened to leave the talks early before Hunter talked them into staying another hour. "There are times when it's contentious," union president Derek Fisher said, without referring to a specific incident. "Guys are very passionate about their opinions. There are also times you really talk and show the type of professional respect. When you have as much at stake as we all do, you have to expect some ups and downs within the meetings." "I don't think it's going to get done this weekend, but the points were clearly articulated," Hunter said outside the Park Avenue hotel. "[Owners] understand from a players' perspective what our position is."'Dolphin Tale' jumps into first with $14.2 million; 'Lion King' now 10th highest-grossing film of all time
Alcon Entertainment and Warner Bros.' inspirational Dolphin Tale took the No. 1 spot in its second weekend with $14.2 million, wresting the box office crown from fellow family pic The Lion King. Moneyball also stayed in the limelight in its second outing, bringing in $12.5 million. The Lion King has racked up $79.7 million during this release, lifting The Lion King‘s lifetime domestic total (which also includes a 2002 IMAX run) to a roaring $408.2 million. That gross officially boosts The Lion King into the Top Ten on the all-time domestic box office chart, pushing Spider-Man (2002, $403.7 million) down to number 11. By this time next week, ninth place Toy Story 3 ($415.3 million) could be knocked down a peg as well.
1. Dolphin Tale – $14.2 mil2. Moneyball – $12.5 mil
3. The Lion King 3D – $11.1 mil
4. 50/50 – $8.9 mil
5. Courageous – $8.8 mil
Arrested Development Returning to TV
The loyal Arrested Development fanbase erupted today after creator Mitchell Hurwitz announced that plans were in motion for a fourth season of the iconic show, leading into the long-delayed movie. Showtime and Netflix are vying to broadcast the new episodes, currently expected to air sometime in 2013. Horowits and the entire main cast of Arrested Development were at The New Yorker Film Festival in Manhattan to announce the plans. All the main cast members (Will Arnett, Jason Bateman, Michael Cera, David Cross, Portia de Rossi, Tony Hale, Alia Shawkat, Jeffrey Tambor, and Jessica Walter) will be returning for the fourth season, which will consist of ten episodes. Each episode will focus on a specific character.
Kurt Russell to Replace Kevin Costner
Death Proof star Kurt Russell is set to replace Kevin Costner in Django Unchained. A villainous role, Russell will be playing Ace Woody, an employee of the evil Calvin Candie (Leonardo DiCaprio) who trains slaves to fight for others' entertainment. Costner dropped out of the project two weeks ago due to scheduling conflicts. But that's not all. Laura Cayouette, who played Rocket in Kill Bill Vol. 2, has also signed on to the movie as Candie's widowed sister, who owns the plantation. The film centers on an escaped slave named Django (Jaime Foxx) who meets the aforementioned German bounty hunter (Waltz) and crafts a plan to get revenge against his former owner and rescue his wife (a role that has not yet been cast). The movie will begin production in November and is slated for a December 25, 2012 release date.
TV NEWS
Debbie Allen will be showing up on an episode of Grey's Anatomy. She be playing the role of Dr. Catherine Avery, the mother of Jackson. She knew Meredith's mother, Ellis. Her mission is to perform a transplant on a guy diagnosed with cancer of the penis. The episode airs October 13th.
Warning, Chuck fans: You may want to go all kung fu on NBC after reading this next sentence: The show’s fifth (and final) season premiere has been pushed back. The return of Chuck and the debut of freshman series Grimm have been delayed a week, and will now air on Friday, Oct. 28 in order to accommodate NBC’s two-day block of Halloween-themed programming.
Another Lee is also coming to NBC. Former "My Name Is Earl" star Jason Lee will return to the network for a guest arc on "Up All Night," playing a single father who starts dating Ava (Maya Rudolph). Lee is still awaiting word on whether his TNT series "Memphis Beat" will get a third season.
Danny Masterson has landed the lead in pal Breckin Meyer’s TBS multi-cam comedy pilot, Men at Work. The That 70′s Show alum will star as a recently dumped nice guy looking to “reactivate his manhood.”
"Private Practice" star, Taye Diggs has written a children’s book called, "Chocolate me!". The picture book teaches children about fitting in with those that are different from themselves. The book hit store shelves on Tuesday.
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