This just in...Jay-Z and Beyoncé got married on April 4 in a private ceremony set in the rapper's apartment. Close friends and family attended the event and Beyonce wore a simple white gown. What is next for the couple? "One day I hope to be married with children" Beyoncé told Ellen DeGeneres in 2006.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, who just had baby girl Harlow, were rumored to get married in summer of 2008. Their rep recently revealed that the couple is not even engaged.

Lauren Conrad ignored her ex Brody Jenner at a club on Thursday. The two used to date until Conrad found out that Jenner had a "girlfriend" while she was traveling in Paris. Conrad arrived with a mistery man at Goa and the two remained in the VIP section the rest of the evening.

Jay Leno recently apologized for making a derogatory remark about homosexuals to Ryan Phillippe. Leno was interviewing Phillippe about his role as a gay teen on the soap opera One Life to Live when he said, "Can you give me, like – say that camera is your gay lover... Can you give me your 'gayest look?'" After GLAAD urged Leno to adress his remark he said,"I certainly didn't mean any malice. I agree it was a dumb thing to say, and I apologize."

Jamie Lynn was spotted shopping at a supermarket in baggy clothing in an attempt to hide her growing belly. Lynn will turn 17 on April 4 and is engaged to fiance Casey Aldridge. The young teenager's pregnancy has sparked great controversy among fans.

Finally, check out this website to see which celebrities have committed a fashion crime thanks to US Weekly!
http://www.usmagazine.com/fashionpolice

I am definitely beginning to feel the effects of school coming to an end. It seems as though all class are speeding up to cram every ounce of curriculum down the students throats. College Composition has a ten page paper due at the end of April and I feel the pressure coming on. Something to look forward to is the last ever NHS meeting for seniors!! Make sure to attend for final graduation announcements and a wrap up on service hours. Another exciting event is JA this weekend! Girls, grab your dresses and get ready! Last, but not least, is prom on May 3. The last dance will be sad but should also be a fun time for all.

Celebrity Update!

Heidi Montag released her new single "No More" with lyrics that made strong references to her on again off again boyfriend Spencer Pratt. One example, "I wish that I never loved you," she croons. "I should have never let you have my heart/You made me not want to feel again/Made me scared to open up/Now I'm better off/No more bad days/Don't need you to validate me." Anyone else sensing problems in the relationship?

Britney Spears appeared on the Monday night sitcom "How I Met Your Mother" and was reviewed positively by critics for the first time, EVER! She was described as beautiful and having a great on screen presence. Make sure to check her out!

John Graziano's family is suing the Hogan family for a car crash. Hulk Hogan's son Nick was driving with Graziano is the passenger seat and crashed into a palm tree. Graziano has been hospitalized and suffered somewhat significant injuries.

Oprah Winfrey, known for her love of dogs, just lost her 13-year-old cocker spaniel Sophie from kidney failure. Oprah family and friends are saddened by the death but had been expecting the loss.

Here are the top baby names of 2007! Recognzie any?

Rank of Popularity
Boys
Girls
1
Aiden
Emma
2
Jacob
Madison
3
Ethan
Ava
4
Ryan
Emily
5
Matthew
Isabella
6
Jack
Kaitlyn
7
Noah
Sophia
8
Nicholas
Olivia
9
Joshua
Abigail
10
Logan
Hailey

And the weirdest baby names go to...
1. Audio Science. Parent: Shannyn Sossamon
2. Bogart Che Peyote (son) Parent: Betty Rainey
3. Fifi Trixibell. Parent: Bob Geldof and Paula Yates
4. Memphis Eve. Parent: Bono
5. Poppy Honey. Parent: Jamie Oliver

Now raise your hand if you feel sorry for these kids! I know I do!

Ah entertainment...
It was recently decided that Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the final novel in the Harry Potter series, will be broken up into two separate movies set to premiere around 2010. Fans, get excited!
Kevin Federline was set to have a part in the musical Legally Blonde, however, his contract fell through due to money issues.
Britney Spears just released her new music video "Break the Ice" so be sure to check it out!
The governor of New York was just caught in a prostitution scandal and was found to have spent $80,000 in the last six years on hookers. Check out other celebrities caught in the act on http://www.usmagazine.com/stars_caught_with_hookers_031308

Here is an interesting story I found on the web!
In Kentucky, a woman who suffers from osteogenesis-imperfecta, a type of dwarfism that caused her to be a maximum height of 28 inches, had her second child. Stacey Herald was told that she would never be allowed to have children since she was too small and her internal organs would be compacted. She said that her stomach was so big that she "looked like a snail" and an "Idaho potato with arms and legs." Stacey is married to a man of normal height and their first child suffered from the same disease as Stacey. Their newborn child Mukea, is expected to be normal height.

http://www.9news.com/video/player.aspx?aid=49280&bw=

Lets catch up on some celebrity entertainment!!

Recently, Heidi Montag from The Hills, confessed that her and boyfriend Spencer Pratt have been fighting because Pratt had cheated on her with another girl. They are currently struggling to maintain their relationship. Check out the sure to happen fights on the third season of The Hills starting on March 24.

Britney Spears was just ordered to pay her father Jamie $2,500 a week since he is her co-conservator. Who wants to guess how many times Spears will be hospitalized this month?

This seasons Project Runway wrapped up on Wednesday with the winner being Christian! The designer's couture designs rocked the runway and he was able to beat out fellow competitors Jillian and Rami. As Christian would say, "So Fierce."

I am beginning to notice how the pace of school has picked up rapidly in the last few days. It seems as though I am loaded down with homework on a nightly basis compared to the beginning of the semester. College Composition, Spanish, and Math have really been weighing heavy lately and the work load has been relentless. My friends and I have been counting downs the days until spring break when we can finally RELAX--a word heard not too often in our school. Unfortunately, although I am looking forward to spring break, I have no exotic trips planned. Therefore, I am stuck in Liberty with the cold and snow while my friends get to go on a cruise :( My only solace is that my mom and I are going to Italy and Spain for two weeks during the summer...so I guess I cannot really complain!

I recently read on article on msn.com and found out the top 20 things a man should never do around a woman. Here are the top five so men...listen up!!
1. Blow-dry your hair
*If you have a more complex beauty routine than the women-- just forget having a relationship

2. Tell us you're going to kiss us
*Hello! That is just creepy

3. Reveal how much your car cost
*Trust us, we really don't care

4. Rap
*Enough said

5. Check out the assistant/roommate/the waitress
*You are here with us, not them

To see more tips on what a guy should never do, visit http://men.msn.com/articlees.aspx?cp-documentid=6273622&GT1=32001

Are We All Under the Influence?

Mischa Barton was charged with a DUI on Tuesday February 26, 2008 for driving under the influence, driving unlicensed and for possession of marijuana. The problem with these celebrity mishaps is that teenagers, especially young teenagers, read these news stories and begin to idolize these situations. Hollywood glamorizes underage drinking and partying and teenagers began to become immune to the severity of driving under the influence. Instead of making apologies, celebrities play these incidences off as "just another day in Hollywood," and the vicious cycle continues. Hollywood needs to stop manipulating young teens. These stars need to take responsibility for there immature actions and media needs to write the full story on the dire consequences of these "common" situations.
Here is an interesting website that features all of the celebrity mugshots curtsy of US Weekly...
http://usmagazine.com/celebrity_mugshot_archive

Two words...SNOW DAY! Sometimes I feel like our school has more time off then we do actual time at school. Since we have had a wonderful four day weekend, my life has basically been comprised of sitting at home and hanging out with my friends. Everyone should get excited because this upcoming week only consists of three and a half days of school! Since there is not much going on here in Liberty, lets check out the world of our crazy celebrities...

In a recent poll, it was discovered that celebrities political stance and opinions on politics had no affect on voters. I mean do I really care who Paris Hilton is voting for?

In other news, it seems that Nicole Kidman is about four months pregnant after being seen in Tokyo to promote her upcoming movie "The Golden Compass."

Finally, tonight is the 2008 Academy Awards so tune in to see who wins and check up the "interesting" fashion.

Until Next Time,

Emily

Check out this great website. I have a pug named Boo so this really makes me laugh!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlMy5btVYGE

This past weekend has been crazy and really busy! Thursday night started with the Senior Girl's Lock In which was a ton of fun. The girls cranked out posters honoring clubs and teachers. Everyone was allowed to leave at 5:30 in the morning so the girls were exhausted!
On Friday night, the Courtwarming game took place. They Jays did a great job and Kaylee Hay and Chris Willett took Courtwarming Queen and King.
Saturday night was the Courtwarming dance which was a great time. We had a group of twenty and ate at M&S Grill which was really good and not super expensive. Next our group headed to the dance and ate breakfast at a friends house after.
On Sunday night I went with my aunt and sister to get my belly button pierced which was quite the experience. After I got the piercing done I was completely pale but it was relatively painless.

Until Next Time!

XO,
Emily