Watch Kourtney And Kim Take New York

Watch Kourtney And Kim Take New York Review: Sisterly Love With a Side of Scott Disick

New city. Same contrived nonsense.

Sunday's premiere of Kourtney & Kim Take New York on E! marked yet another reality series for this infamous family, a crew for which fame and living their scripted lives on camera has become synonymous with breathing.

Who are we kidding, we love it. And had a staff member review it here:

Kourtney & Kim Take New York premiered last night, and I enjoyed it. I would enjoy it more were the duo Kourtney and Khloe, but we'll see where the season goes.

I confess, I'm entertained by the Kardashians.

Sure, dollar signs blur their vision more often than not, but the family makes me laugh. Kris reminds me of my mother (don't tell her I said that), and Kim, Kourtney and Khloe remind me of my sisters and I (minus the great wardrobe and disposable income).

Don't lie - you and your sisters play "Which Kardashian Sister Are You" and fight over who is who. I find Khloe and Kourtney's relationship to be thoroughly amusing, and I find Kim to be a bit boring. Ergo I'm nervous about how the two older sibs will fare together in New York.

In both Keeping Up With The Kardashians and Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami, the bookends of the sisterhood were slap-happy and always pantsing each other, simultaneously mocking Kim.

Now that Khloe's married and not as much fun, Kourtney decided to bring Snora Nora on her quest to bring Dash to New York City. Kim's single (that Miles Austin situation was short and awkward), and she headed to New York under the impression that this gig was all about her and Kourtney toasting their "All The Single Ladies" brigade.

Pump the brakes.

It seemed Kourtney wasn't on the same page as little sister. Kourtney's baby-daddy, Scott Disick, tagged along on and crashed on the same floor of their hotel (in other words, he's all up in Kim's grill every night).

Maybe everyone should have had a sit-down prior to this trip, because Kim is solo and expected a different totally different story than the one that played out.

And is it me, or is each season starring our favorite Kardashians becoming more and more contrived? It's as if they're handed an scenario, and have twenty-two minutes to reach their Full House-ish moral climax.

Someone move Scott somewhere far far away. His spray tan ruined my HD experience.

Things you're talking about at the water cooler:

* New York is great when you're rich. Why wouldn't you skip into the Smyth Tribeca when you have the penthouse?
* Kourtney acknowledged her snoozy relationship with Snora, and we all nodded solemnly in agreement. "Kim and I just aren't as lovey-dovey."
* Kim Kardashian: "I've never been in New York City in the wintertime." It's bad, Kim. It's worse than bad. Think no escape from the blistering wind chill and dirt-and-pee-in-the-snow bad.
* Love Kourtney's Gucci fedora. Need one to wear around my apartment while I watch TV all day.

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Veena Malik Romance With Ashmit bash

Case Against Veena Malik's 'Immoral Acts' on Bigg Boss

A case has been filed in a Lahore court against Pakistani actress Veena Malik for committing "immoral and un-Islamic acts" during her appearance on the Indian reality TV show Big Boss.

Mian Muhammad Iqbal, a resident of Baghbanpura in Lahore, filed the case in the court of Additional District and Sessions Judge Mehr Muhammad Yousaf.

Iqbal contended that Malik's "immoral" acts on the television show were reported in the Pakistani press and police should register a case against her.

After hearing initial arguments, the court today sought a response from the chief of Shalimar police station by January 24.

Iqbal had named the Lahore DIG, the chief of the Shalimar police station and Malik as respondents in his petition.

Malik was one of two Pakistani participants in the latest season of Big Boss. Full Pics

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Regis Philbin Quit ‘Live With Kelly and Regis

Regis Philbin Quit ‘Live With Kelly and Regis’ Over Pay Cut

Regis Philbin quit his show because production executives told his agent, Jim Griffin, that they would be cutting his current 18-20 million dollar salary when his contract expired. The executives were whining about Regis taking so much time off the show and the show not doing as well as expected. Well Regis showed them his perspective when he announced – totally without warning – on air that he was retiring from the show.

Regis told Kelly Ripa about his decision 15 minutes before they went on the air. Initially we were heard that she was stunned but not angry but now its come out through sources close to the show that she was absolutely furious. A source says, “She felt it showed a total lack of respect for her.”

Apparently the entire production team is angry at Regis because they feel he hurt the show by blindsiding everyone.

As for Regis’ agent, Jim Griffin, he has been fired. Regis feels Griffin did not negotiate the upcoming deal effectively.

That’s life in the big city and on the mean streets of professional entertainment – what have you done for me lately?

Tampa Gasparilla Parade 2011

Tampa Gasparilla Parade 2011: Gasparilla season starts with Children's Parade this Saturday

TAMPA - The Children's Parade that has been part of Gasparilla since 1947 came into its own when the procession of pint-size pirates outgrew downtown Tampa and the route shifted to Bayshore Boulevard.

With Saturday's 3:30 p.m. parade expected to draw 100,000 spectators - weather permitting - arriving early is advisable. Not to worry, there are activities to keep the kids content:

11 a.m.: Vendors and children's activities open along Bayshore Boulevard, from Bay to Bay Boulevard to Watrous/Orleans avenues.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m.: Bicycle & Pedestrian Safety Rodeo (between Albany and Gunby avenues) offers free use of bikes for learning how to ride safely in traffic. Free new helmets for kids, while supplies last.

1:30 to 2:30: Gasparilla Preschooler's Stroll (begins at Bay to Bay, ends at Howard Avenue), ages 5 and younger.

3:00 to 3:30: Gasparilla Air Invasion featuring U.S. Special Operations Command parachute team.

3:30 to 6:00: Children's Gasparilla Parade

7:00 to 7:30: "Piratechnic" Extravaganza re-creating the imaginary sea battle between Ye Mystic Krewe and City of Tampa.




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Amy Beck's husband sued by family

Amy Beck's husband sued by family of underage student; allegedly threatened 14-year-old with gun

The husband of Amy Beck, a former middle school teacher who admitted having sex with an underage student, threatened the victim's life, the student's family alleged in a lawsuit.

Beck's husband, an officer with the Los Angeles Police Department, threatened to kill the teen after he found the underage boy having sex with his wife, according to multiple reports.

The lawsuit claims that Beck's husband, National Beck, discovered the two in the couple's home and threatened the kid with his LAPD-issued weapon, the818now.com reported. The LAPD is also being named in the lawsuit.

"Officer Beck yelled at the victim and threatened that he would kill the victim with his police gun," the lawsuit reportedly stated.

Amy Beck, then a sixth-grade teacher at Jordan Middle School in California, admitted in March to having a seven-month relationship with the student, according to KTLA News.

She was sentenced to two years in prison after pleading no contest to charges of unlawful sex and lewd acts on a minor, but is expected to be released in March if she receives time off for good behavior.

The family said not only did National Beck threaten their son with a department-issued weapon, but the department failed to follow up on their complaint, according to reports.

The suit also complains that National Beck didn't immediately report the sexual abuse - which he is required to do as a police officer.

While both Becks may be in legal trouble, they have no plans to divorce, Amy Beck's husband told reporters at her sentencing hearing in May.

"Her husband is absolutely standing by her," Michael Williamson told reporters.
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