Michael Phelps...4th place! Jynxed @ U.S. National Championships!

Ever since Lochte cruised passed Michale Phelps this mid-week at the U.S. National Championships, it spelled trouble for the Gold Medalist.

Of an other-worldly kind perhap?

Has Phelps been jinxed by good gal and rival Ryan Lochte?

A fourth place for the 200 meter backstroke today was comparable to standing still in the proverbial water  for the Champ, and left quite a few shaking their heads in disbelief come the end of the race.

When a reporter primarily focused on Lochte poolside mid-week, and practically ignored Phelps, it jarred the sensibilities.

And, signalled that perhaps the spotlight was shifting its focus at the U.S. National Championships this year.

After all, the hype and the hoopla has usually intensely focused on Golden Boy Phelps.

The first big loss to Lochte (Ryan placed 1st & Michael a 2nd) underscored that it just may be a slow downhill slump from there for the Olympic Gold Medalist (Phelps).

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The 200 meter backstroke competition proved to be the clincher earlier today.

Ryan Lockte swan to glory for a first place showing (1:55.58) to rack up a stellar credit that turned out to be 2nd-fastest placement in the world this year.

The strong breakout lead against 2nd finisher (Aaron Peirsol) and 3rd placement swimmer (Tyler Clary) said it all.

In his prime, Lockte's star is on the rise in the swim world, without doubt.

Michael Phelps was not just a big disappointment, but a downright headshaker, when he struggled to place in the 4th spot.

Lockte perceived the exciting scenario this way.
"I knew I had to get out fast and hold on for dear life."

"Those last 50 yards I could see that everyone was coming and thought:

 "This is going to be bad."

Meanwhile, Peirsol was pumped up over Lockte's strategy.

"He swam that race like you're supposed to swim it," Peirsol said.

"He basically called our bluff. I didn't even see him until the second turn, and by then I was too far back to catch up."

Meanwile, Michael - in spite of his devastatingly poor performance, remained cool-headed as he assessed the swim in the aftermath.

"I don't ever want to do that ever again," Phelps said.

I hope not, Michael.

It was painful to watch from this perch, let me tell 'ya.

In spite of the three big wins (some record-breakers) the Beijing King  acknowledged that he was disappointed with his performances.

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"I was setting myself up for this," Phelps said.

"I'm only going to be happy if I'm perfect. If I'm not perfect, I'm going to be hard on myself."

Phelps said he would have to re-establish his training regimen.

Promises! Promises! Promises!

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21st Annual GLAAD Awards...honors actress Drew Barrymore & comic Wanda Sykes!

Candis Cayne to host!

The GLAAD Media Awards are honoring Wanda Sykes (comic) and Drew Barrymore (actress) on April 17th (2010) at a star-studded ceremony at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (Los Angeles).

Candis Cayne (Dirty Sexy Money) and Wilson Cruz are hosting the event which will feature special appearances by Tom Ford (Director/Fashion Designer), Benjamin Bratt (Actor/Director), the cast of Glee (hit TV show), Eric Dane (actor), and the Countess LuAnn de Lesseps (to name a few).

GLADD bestows the honor on those individuals who have sought to represent the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community in a fair and accurate and inclusive manner in respect to issues that affect their daily lives.

Festivities

Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
(5:00 p.m.)

Dinner & Media Awards
(7:00 p.m.)

Celebrity After Party
(After Awards Show)

Cocktail attire required 
 
Ticket Info: https://www.glaad.org/SSLPage.aspx?pid=1090
 
 
 

 

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Sarah Palin...Levi Johnston stabs VP hopeful in back & front! Media whore goes for bucks...

Levi unzipped?

Well, Levi Johnston is taking a second shot at his fifteen minutes of fame.

And, like the mythical phoenix (a person or thing of peerless beauty or excellence that has become renewed or restored after suffering calamity) he has risen from the ashes of a torched political campaign to seek his rightful place in the sun.

But, he's a strange hybrid, that Levi.

While Brooke Shields wouldn't let anyone come between her Levis, the virile young dude from the wild Great White North, is ready to bare all of his studly assets (to the highest bidder, of course!).

So far, it's all been a co**  tease!

Unfortuntely, the groundwork has been shakey from the get-go, for the intrepid interloper.

A caller on a local talk show ranted:

"How dare he!"

Of course, the irate Palin fan was scorning Levi for stabbing Sarah Palin in the back (and front, it would also seem) in a fabled tell-all in a recent Vanity Fair interview.

In sum, he's a snake!

"She was the one who put him in the spotlight," she seethed.

No matter.

The so-called allegations caused many to shrug in disbelief anyway.

For starters, the square-jawed turncoat offered up fodder that didn't fall right as rain, if you know what I mean.

Why would Sarah Palin and the 1st Dude bandy about thoughts of divorce while Levi (the wide-eyed boy-child) was idly sitting by scarfing up every delicious morsel?

Another outrageous allegation - the revelation that sky-rocketed the little innocent into the limelight with promises of fame and fortune in more recent days - also didn't hold up from the get-go.

If you recall, Levi tattled to everyone within earshot that when Bristol became pregnant, the Palin's offered to adopt the child when it was born (in secret) so no one would know the ugly truth.

You betcha - thus salvaging - the former ice - um- beauty Queen's political career.

Guess what?

The conversation - according to the calulations of a handful of intelligent folks of the common-sense variety (if we're to ever believe it took place) apparently transpired before the VP slot was ever offered to the Alaskan Governor!

Duh!

Even still, a fashion lay-out in Vanity Fair roped in a handful with a weakness for eye-candy.

In fact, "Unzipped" (a gay rag that plies studly male flesh to horny young dudes around the country)  was the first to jump on the bandwagon and offer up big bucks for candid shots of bare-naked butt and the man-tool the kid's supposed-to-be packing up front.

"Sure, we'd love to have him (?). He's rugged. A man's man," a spokesperson from the skin mag noted in a slightly theatrical tone of voice.

Excuse me!

Bitchiness is a very poor quality in a fella, dude!

Will the media whore bite, though?

Sure, the fashion lay-out was flattering - Levi cut a fine swath in designer threads, in fact - but as one astute pundit laughed.

"How can you take him seriously when he's hanging out with B-lister Kathy Griffin?"

Nuff said!

Media darlings, oy veh!

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Lindsay Lohan...lesbo? Chief Bratton sullies color of authority by alleging so!

Rainbow colors hint at sexual persuasion...


Lesbians around the country were obviously titillated this morning when they opened their morning daily to read Lindsay Lohan allegedly turned gay!

The revelation popped out of the mouth of Chief William Bratton at an inaugural meeting for a task force of elected officials, law enforcement leaders, and others seeking to regulate what they perceive as frenzied irresponsible conduct by the local paparazzi whenever they are in search of their celebrity targets.

Yes, the heated debate is revving up once again.

Although singer John Mayer and actor Eric Roberts turned up ready to toss their two cents worth in, Chief Bratton was ready to call it a day.

In fact, he declared the ballsy effort a farce!

"If you notice, since Britney started wearing clothes, Paris is out of town and not bothering anybody anymore, thank God, and evidently Lindsay Lohan has gone gay, we don't seem to have much of an issue."

In sum - he argued that existing laws were sufficient to curb the lens hounds - but not before accusing "misbehaving stars" of being the cause of ninety-percent of the problem.

And, he pointed an accusing finger at City Councilman Dennis P. Zine, for needlessly fanning the flames.

Zine was quick to a throw a deft one-two punch back!

"They (paparazzi) act like a pack of wolves stalking their prey. What we're trying to do is prevent a tragedy from happening."

Then, he zeroed in on Bratton for acting inappropriately under the color of authority.

In fact, the irate politician has asked the Police Commission to investigate Bratton's comments about Lohan's alleged sexual orientation. In support of his complaint, he noted for the record that any regular police officer on the force would be investigated and possibly disciplined for making such an outlandish remark while on the City payroll.

Bratton countered by lamenting that controlling the paparazzi was like trying to "herd cats".

Maybe that's why the focus on Lohan's pu**y came to the fore.

Still waiting to hear from Lindsay's camp!


Pack of Wolves howl at celebrity's door...

Bill Clinton...quote of the day!

Thirty times...
I will not chew gum in school!










In response to Jesse Jackson's protests that - "he didn't know a microphone was on" - when he was captured uttering a vulgar remark levelled at Barack Obama's - um - manhood, slick Willy was quick to jump into the fray and offer up a bittersweet bon mot at a Harlem News Conference Thursday, which was undoubtedly the quote of the day.

"If all of us lived on live mikes, 100% of us would be embarrassed."


Dog has different plans for Bill...

Los Angeles Times...going Tabloid, to whip up sales??? Zell, command!

Samuel Zell, the head of a raft of reputable newspapers across the country, raised some eyebrows in the newsroom in recent days, when he noted that he "didn't mind if employees watched pornography while at work", as long as the titillating foray into the realms of carnal knowledge didn't interfere with productivity.

A bit of tawdry flesh and graphic simulated sex generally engenders a much-needed boost in these quarters sure to jump-start the day, so I applaud the guy (yeah, right; and, I have swamp land in Florida you may be interested in acquiring, too).

Apparently, the newly-installed top dog at Tribune had a surprising request on the heels of this office memo,

"If any of you find any good (porn) sites, let me know..."

Ah, it's always encouraging to learn the boss is a horn dog; it's so much easier to fathom a way to fast track up the career ladder, ya know?

Personally, I'm not about to share any of my "pleasure product"; after all, those endless late-night searches - googling a little here, probing a little there - are sexually strenuous, downright exhausting, at times.

Forget about sloppy seconds, too - Sam!

Zell's ideas about how to inspire and spark worker motivation are novel, as well.

According to reports from prudish employees eye-witness to events, the whip-snapping print King actually facilitated salty language in a zesty effort to "shake things up" at the office.

A complacency had set in, argued Zell, so it was time to stir the pot - passion on all fronts, eh?

But management fired a subtle warning shot across his bow, and subsequently, may have taken the wind out of his sails.

"Sam (Zell) is a force of nature, but we still have expectations at times as to what is correct in the workplace," a rep asserted.

The impression one gets? Zell is pretty cheesy, alright; out of line, perhaps.

The staff are wisely establishing a "paper trail".

One writer alleged - "they laughed off" - Zell's lusty remarks. "...our bigger concerns are about jobs," he pointedly added.

Zell obviously expects "the sensualizing up" be reflected in the column inches - and ultimately - to impact the revenue logs, as well.

Otherwise, a handful may be "out of ink" at the Tribune, shown the door.

On the horizon at Zell's Inferno?

Right now, Zell is not impressed with the status quo.

In fact, when a reporter asked the company "fireman" to expound on his ideas about journalism and the view points he sought to put across, he allegedly responded by swearing at the startled innocent.

However, Zell had no qualms putting forth the notion that revenue in the specific area of the "Gentleman's Club" arena, be plumbed with virile vigor.

To add a splash of imagery to the discussion, he allegedly tossed in some slang terms relating to female anatomy, to hammer home the idea.

Well, men are visual, aren't they?

With the trend towards tabloid journalism, and snippets of McNews - USA Today Style - one can only imagine what awaits between the turn of the phrase.

Page 3 girly shots along the lines of the Fleet Street Rags?

You betcha, if it will Zell - er - sell!