Charlie Sheen Reveals Steroid Use While Shooting ‘Major League’
Long before he dabbled in tiger’s blood, Charlie Sheen was taking substances that would be embraced by a generation of baseball stars.
The former ‘Two and a Half Men’ star has admitted he took steroids while shooting ‘Major League.’
This Day in History for June 30 – 26th Amendment Ratified and More
Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:
1859 – French acrobat Charles Blondin crosses Niagara Falls on a tightrope (More info)
1921 – U.S. President Warren G. Harding appoints former President William Howard Taft as Chief Justice of the United States; Taft is the only person to have ever held both offices (More info)
Jonathan Rhys Meyers Hospitalized After Suicide Attempt: Report
According to the Sun, ‘Tudors’ star Jonathan Rhys Meyers was hospitalized Tuesday night after a possible suicide attempt involving pills.
The 33-year-old actor was reportedly found slumped on the floor of his London home, where he was then taken by paramedics to a nearby hospital. He was later discharged in the early morning hours on Wednesday, according to the report.
Celebrity Birthdays for June 30 – Mike Tyson, Michael Phelps and More
Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:
Mike Tyson
Age: 45
Occupation: Former Boxer
Known For: Multiple heavyweight boxing titles, biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear, a rape conviction, and an odd obsession with racing pigeons (currently showcased in the Animal Planet reality show ‘Taking on Tyson’)
Michael Phelps
Age: 26
Occupation: Swimmer
Known For: Holding the record for the most gold medals won in a single Olympics (eight at the 2008 Beijing Games) and losing his Kellogg’s endorsement deal after he was rather unfortunately photographed enjoying “herbal remedies” at a party
Children Suggest Ways to Kill Charlie Sheen on ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ [VIDEO]
Rumor has it that CBS may kill off Charlie Sheen’s character in the new season of ‘Two and a Half Men.’ In that spirit, ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live’ interviewed children Wednesday night in a segment called “How Should They Kill Charlie Sheen?”
Among the horrific ideas, children suggested hitting Sheen with Barbies until he’s dead, whipping him and feeding him to fire ants, blowing him up with a bazooka, poisoning his pudding cup and giving him cancer like a cat.
Tom Hanks on Kevin Bacon: Best-Smelling Actor Ever [VIDEO]
Jon Stewart asked Tom Hanks a hilariously random question Wednesday night on ‘The Daily Show.’ In particular, Stewart wanted Hanks to name the sweetest-smelling actor he’s ever encountered.
“In your experience, and I think this is very important, is the best-smelling actor that you’ve worked with?” asked Stewart.
Patrick Dempsey Gives Account of Michael Bay’s Bad Temper [VIDEO]
As the actors of ‘Transformers: Dark of the Moon’ make the talk-show circuit, accounts of Michael Bay’s legendary temper are starting to pile up. On Wednesday night’s episode of the ‘Late Show,’ Patrick Dempsey shared his own story involving a run-in with the director.
According to Dempsey, co-star Shia LaBeouf gave him pointers on how to avoid confrontations with Bay. “Shia told me never get in his eyeline, always stay behind him. So, I would put my chair right behind his so I could see what he’s up to and be one step ahead of him,” he said.
‘American Idol’ Contestants Release Exclusive Walmart EPs
Attention, Walmart shoppers: You can now relive your favorite musical moments from the most recent season of ‘American Idol’ with a series of exclusive EPs from the top four contestants.
Scotty McCreery, Lauren Alaina, Haley Reinhart, and James Durbin have all released ‘American Idol Season 10 Highlights’ EPs, offering five tracks apiece for the low, low price of $5.
Six-Year-Old Beauty Queen in Slow Motion is More Creepy Than Cute
TLC reality show (and guilty pleasure) ‘Toddlers & Tiaras’ chronicles the sometimes controversial world of child beauty pageants and one its tiny stars, like season two breakout Little Eden Wood. Confessional footage of the six year old complaining about the discomforts of hairspray was slowed down, making this normally cute kid a bit creepy.
New Movie Trailers Arrive for ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ ‘War Horse’
Trailers for two highly anticipated movies hit the Internet late Tuesday evening.
The first was for the high-flying ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol,’ in which Tom Cruise once again reprises the role of IMF Agent Ethan Hunt.
‘The Voice’ Coaches Put Their Spin on Queen and David Bowie’s ‘Under Pressure’ [VIDEO]
Nothing quite says “pressure” quite like the last night of competition on a nationally televised singing competition — so it’s only fitting that the four judges of NBC’s ‘The Voice’ came together to duet on the Queen and David Bowie classic ‘Under Pressure.’
The quartet — Adam Levine, Blake Shelton, Cee Lo Green, and Christina Aguilera — took the stage for a loose version of the song, starting off in unison before Shelton, Levine, and Cee Lo took turns soloing at the mic. Aguilera, naturally, added plenty of melismatic vocal runs.