Pickler hogs it up in Edenton, Jockey under PETA fire

Kelly Pickler went hog wild in Edenton over the weekend

Former ''American Idol'' contestant and country music star Kelly Pickler performed for the Annual Hog Fest in Edenton, N.C.  She sang after the tricycle drag races and the backyard barbeque cook-off.  Did you see her? Upload your photos

 

PETA calls for suspension of Kentucky Derby runner-up            

Gabriel Saez was riding Eight Belles when the horse broke both ankles when galloping about one quarter of a mile past the finish line.  The filly was euthanized on the track. PETA claims that the filly was injured before the finish of race.

If you want to join PETA's to suspend Saez, you can send an e-Letter directly to the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority from PETA's Website. In an effort to be fair and balanced, we searched for ways to support Saez. We didn't find any. Our best guess is that you would have to contact the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority yourself.

Here’s aerial video close to the finish.

 

Roger Clemens  saga continues with an apology to family, fans

 The Cy Young winner made his first public statement  since a tabloid linked him to extramarital affairs last week. He said: "Even though these articles contain many false accusations and mistakes, I need to say that I have made mistakes in my personal life for which I am sorry. I have apologized to my family and apologize to my fans. Like everyone, I have flaws. I have sometimes made choices which have not been right." The Major League Baseball player has been under the media and MLB radar in the last year for possible steroid use. The tabs link him to having had multiple affairs including a 15-year-old and the wife of a pro-golfer. 

 

Lindsay Lohan to appear on season finale of 'Ugly Betty'

Another starlet making a guest appearance on a sitcom: this time it’s Li Lo. ABC booked Lindsay Lohan to make a guest appearance on the season finale of "Ugly Betty." The 21-year-old actress is set to play an old schoolmate of America Ferrera's character Betty Suarez on the show's May 22 season closer, according to the trade paper Variety. Both Variety and USmagazine.com said Lohan began shooting her scenes during the weekend. Lohan also is expected to appear in five episodes of "Ugly Betty" next season.

Yay….we are so excited to tune in we can barely stand it.

 

Amy Winehouse won't record Bond track

Producer Mark Ronson says he and Amy Winehouse have abandoned recording the theme to the latest James Bond film because the singer is not ready to work. Go figure. Ronson says the two started work on the track for the upcoming Bond movie "Quantum of Solace" but it would take "some miracle of science" to finish it. Winehouse apparently isn’t ready to work after her big Grammy wins because she’s too busy getting’ busted by the police for getting in fights with men and drugs. Maybe she’ll join her already jailed husband Blake Fielder-Civil.

 

Prince Harry gets a gold star for Afghan service

 Prince Harry earned a gold star – um, we mean a medal for his service in Afghanistan. His aunt, Princess Anne, pinned it on him today in a ceremony at the Combermere Barracks in Windsor, west of London. The young red-haired royal struggled to contain a smile as the princess pinned the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan to his desert uniform. The 23-year-old prince's deployment was cut short earlier this year after news of his mission became public. But he served about 10 weeks - enough to meet the four-week minimum required to receive the medal.

Britney baby showers it up with ‘lil sis Jamie Lynn   It was a family affair Saturday as momma-to-be Jamie Lynn Spears had an intimate baby shower thrown for her in the Spears’ hometown of Kentwood, La. About 30 guests were invited – including big sis Brit Brit – to Kentwood for a ladies-only, catered celebration for the 17-year-old at the family's Serenity mansion. Her mother and fiancé Casey Aldridge’s mother helped her open her presents at this good “old-fashioned” baby shower. It’s good to know the Spears family doesn’t party over the edge when it comes to baby showers.

 

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