Lance Armstrong fears Tour attack; Heather Locklear's DUI is official

Lance Armstrong fears violent attack during Tour de France 2009

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong will return to the race next year after a three-year retirement. But he fears for his safety: "There're some aggressive, angry emotions [in France]. If you believe what you read my personal safety could be in jeopardy. Cycling is a sport of the open road and spectators are lining that road. I try to believe that people, even if they don't like me, will let the race unfold."

Heather Locklear formally charged with DUI

Heather Locklear has been formally charged with driving under the influence of drugs in connection with her September arrest, the Santa Barbara, Calif., District Attorney's Office said Monday. The misdemeanor charge filed by the DA's office specifies that the drugs in question were "prescription medications" and not alcohol or narcotics. If convicted, the actress, 47, faces penalties ranging from a fine to up to six months in county jail.

 

 Speaking of "drugs" and forms of escapism, Cube found the follow interesting research tidbits...

 

San Francisco has more pot clubs than Starbucks

San Francisco's Department of Public Health has released federal data that finds that there are 98 marijuana dispensaries compared to 71 Starbucks in the city. Cube must note that no laws have been broken here!  The pot outlets are actually alternative medicine spots for those who have been prescriptions. Ready to move?

 

Unhappy people watch more television

Cube found a reason for folks to go unplugged. A new study released from Social Indicators Research found that watching TV might make you feel good in the short term but is more likely to lead to overall unhappiness.   After collecting data over 34 years from 45,000 participants,  the research crew determined unhappy people watch more TV while those consider themselves happy spend more time reading and socializing.  Now Cube says read the study, re-new your library cards and join a book club!

 

Now back to the celeb gossip...

 

Justin Timberlake debuts new single on MySpace

Justin Timberlake is debuting a new song that will help sick children at the same time. His new beat, "Follow My Lead,” is available on his MySpace Music page beginning today. All proceeds from download sales will help fund the Shriners Hospitals for Children, which provide free care to children with orthopedic conditions, burns, spinal cord injuries and cleft lip and palate. Awww…gotta love JT!

 

Scott Weiland has new solo

LP Scott Weiland, former frontman for Stone Temple Pilots, has a new solo album out called "Hodgepodge." It's said to be inspired by a split from his with of eight years and the death of his younger brother to a drug overdose. Despite being tested by some serious downs in the past year, Dec. 5 will mark six years since Weiland has done heroin. Read more about the album and his creative process.

Jessica says Ashlee may induce labor

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is so eager to finally give birth that she may induce labor, her sister Jessica Simpson says. Older sis Jess stopped by on Monday for the taping of the The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Jessica told DeGeneres on the show, which airs Wednesday, “I think she's really just jumping around trying everything right now." (Maybe Ashlee should try singing….the baby just might jump out then.)

 

Since Cube is on the topic of things that just can't wait.... 

 

Lean Cuisine recall

One member of Cube's family is all smug about being vegetarinan now, and Cube's ignoring her child-like laughter and poinging: Lean Cuisine has recalled three varieties of its entrees, which may contain small piece of blue plastic. For more information on each product recalled, check out this news release from the US Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.

 

Cube reminds for your to-do list: Check your freezer, re-new your library cards and...

get back to work!

 

 

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