Stephen Colbert to Mel Gibson, The View, The-Dream, BP and Others: You’re On Notice!

July 13, 2010


Okay, so Stephen Colbert had nothing to do with this. But this is what the Comedy Central host’s trademark On Notice board would look like if THG got hold of it.

While Daniel Tosh may have passed him in the ratings, Colbert remains the man. Surely not a man you want to cross if you’re an environmental disaster, anyway.

In honor of Stephen, and as a new means of calling out some things in the celebrity and real worlds that really deserve it, we’re putting the following On Notice!

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  1. The oil spill. Way to ruin the Gulf of Mexico, BP.
  2. The View. This program is known for its outspoken panel’s controversial stances … but their ignorant HIV comments were straight out of the early 1980s.
  3. Mel Gibson. The fact that we had a hard time deciding which insane, racist, sexist Mel Gibson tirade to link to in this article tells you all you need to know.
  4. OK! Magazine. At least make up new lies. Yeesh.
  5. LeBron James’ “team.” No, not the Heat. The marketing gurus who convinced him to stick it to Cleveland on national TV. Way to “build a brand,” guys!
  6. The-Dream. Stop lying. We know you were creepin’.
  7. East Coast weather. Al Gore must be cackling right now. If we wanted to live in a furnace, we’d move to Arizona. At least everything there has AC.
  8. Frank from The Bachelorette. We’re not gonna give away any Bachelorette spoilers here … but it’s in the previews. How can you pull that crap, man?

In Touch Exclusive:Vince Vaughn and wife Kyla Weber are expecting!


Wedding Crashers star Vince Vaughn, 40, and wife Kyla Weber, 32, are expecting a baby following their wedding in early January, a source confirms exclusively to In Touch. Last September, Vaughn said after spending years as a bachelor, he was ready for his life to be about other things — even a baby! “It’s the first time that I really want to have kids,” he said. A friend of the couple tells In Touch that the two are “thrilled” about the news.

Gretchen gets fashionable


The Real Housewives of Orange County‘s Gretchen Christine Rossi has added another level to her rising empire of beauty and fashion brands. After successfully launching her own line of cosmetics in 2009, Gretchen Christine Beauté, she has now teamed up with San Diego-based luxury accessory group, Lust4Luxe Inc. Catch the launch of The Gretchen Christine Collection on ShopNBC on July 30 at 7 p.m. EST.

Kim Kardashian: I’ll Always Be There for Lindsay Lohan!


If we were the cynical type, we’d say Kim Kardashian is only pretending to be Lindsay Lohan’s friend these days because it makes her look like a caring individual.

After all, Kim stopped by Lindsay’s house for dinner the day after Lohan was sentenced to 90 days in prison – and we challenge anyone to come up with the last time these two hung out prior to that verdict.

At the Amp Energy Bullrun Rally this weekend, Kardashian was asked about this newfound connection and told OK! Weekly: “I just think that no matter what your friends go through you just have to support your friends, no matter what.”

Speaking of support, Kim’s outfit at this random event supported her curves quite well:

Hot Suit

Kardashian was also asked about Lamar Odom at the rally and had nothing but praise for her brother-in-law:

“Lamar is a really strong guy… I think it takes a real man to be able to handle living this crazy life. And having him and his wife be in it together is a lot to deal with, but everyone does a good job at it. You have to not let it really affect your life too much.”

Not affect your life too much?!? This is your life, Kim! The press and the paparazzi and the tabloid covers are how you and your family make a living.

Don’t make it sound like it’s a burden. That rings even more hollow than your friendship with Lohan.

Insane Mel Gibson Tirade: Take Three!


Yet another tape of angry Mel Gibson berating Oksana Grigorieva with the most vile language possible has been released. What could possibly provoke such rage?

Who knows, but the guy needs serious mental help, ASAP.

We’ve already heard Mel go off on his ex-girlfriend and the mother of his eighth child in two previous phone calls she clandestinely taped. Now a third has been leaked.

In it, he uses ethnic and sexist slurs in a rampage only slightly less crazed than the tape leaked Monday in which he threatens to kill Oksana and admits beating her.

Similar to the first Mel Gibson rant released online, the embattled star hurls offensive slurs left and right, referring to a Latino housekeeper/worker as a “wetback.”

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What the heck is wrong with Mel Gibson?!

That term is one of the nicer ones used by Mel in the six-minute tape, during which the deeply troubled actor often accuses Oksana of cheating and using him.

Whether she did cheat on Mel or not is unclear, and it is worth mentioning that Oksana could have edited these tapes to paint him in the worst possible light.

This doesn’t change the fact that he’s a misogynistic a$$hole under investigation for domestic abuse, but there’s got to be more to this than we know now.

Anyway, there are too many pieces of shocking dialogue to count, but this one in particular stands out, right before the terrifying phone conversation ends:

Mel: Go look after my child!
Oksana: She’s my child too.
Mel: Yeah I know, unfortunately you c*** w****! I hope she doesn’t turn out like you!

Disgusting and scary. Follow the jump to listen to the full six-minute tirade by Mel Gibson. Be forewarned once again that this is unsettling, awful stuff

Lady Gaga takes over Double Exposure!


Bravo’s latest hit Double Exposure follows the glamorous world of fashion photography and this week things get even more insane. Tuesday, Lady Gaga and Naomi Campbell both appear on the reality show. That is a lot of ego for one hour of television — and a lot of makeup! Watch to see who ends up giving their best angle Tuesday night on Bravo at 11 p.m. EST.

Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies


George Steinbrenner, who bought a declining New York Yankees team in 1973 and left an indelible mark on sports’ most storied franchise, has passed away.

A heart attack is believed to be the cause. He was 80.

In an often tumultuous reign, in which he promised to stay out of the team’s daily affairs but often did not, the Bronx Bombers won seven of their 27 titles.

Just as impressively, he build the franchise into a global powerhouse valued at over $1 billion. Having retired to Tampa, Fla., he turned 80 this past July 4.

A rep for the family said in a statement:

“It is with profound sadness that the family of George M. Steinbrenner III announces his passing. He passed away this morning in Tampa, Fla., at age 80.”

George Steinbrenner Picture

George Steinbrenner, left, with former N.Y. City mayor Rudy Giuliani.

“He was an incredible and charitable man. Funeral arrangements will be private. There will be an additional public service with details to be announced.”

Steinbrenner’s death comes nine months after the Yankees won their first World Series title since 2000, beating the Phillies at the new Yankee Stadium.

The magnate, whose infamous, blustering ways lessened considerably in recent years, had been in failing health since 2006, rarely appearing in public.

Introduced at the inaugural game of the new stadium he constructed in April 2009, he received an ovation, at which point shoulders shook and he cried.

Rest in peace, George.

New Justin Bieber Single: Like It or Love It?


How cool is Justin Bieber?!?

On the way to a recent concert in Nebraska, the singer and his personal DJ (Tay James) were killing time, driving to a mall in Omaha. The pair started freestyling and – bam! – came up with the following single.

Aptly titled “Omaha Mall,” it’s safe to assume this will be a big hit in at least one state. What do you think of it?

Edward Norton Responds to Firing


To the credit of Edward Norton, he’s taking the high road.

Recently let go from The Avengers, and blasted by the movie studio for his lack of “creativity and collaborative spirit,” the actor has posted the following message on his Facebook account.

In it, he expresses gratitude to his fans:

“As most of you know, I don’t like to talk much about the business of making movies because it means a lot to me to protect the audience’s fullest enjoyment of the “magic” that films can have. But I am so appreciative of the outpouring of support from fans of the Hulk and the Avengers that I feel it would be rude not to respond. So here goes: It seems it won’t work out for me to continue playing Bruce Banner for Marvel in The Avengers.”

As Bruce Banner

“I sincerely hoped it could happen and be great for everyone, but it hasn’t turned out as we all hoped. I know this is disappointing to many people and that makes me sad. But I am very sincerely grateful to Marvel for extending the offer and even more so for giving me the chance to be a part of the Hulk’s long and excellent journey.

“And I really can’t thank the fans enough for how much enthusiasm you’ve sent my way about what Louis [Leterrier, The Incredible Hulk's director] and I tried to do in our turn with the legend. It means a lot to me. I grew up with Banner and Hulk and have been a fan of every incarnation.

I’m really proud, and very blessed, to have been one of them and will be thrilled to see him live on through other actors. Hulk is bigger than all of us, that’s why we love him, right?”

With Norton out of the picture, attention now turns to which actor might take on this role in the 2012 movie. Rumored candidates include Joaquin Phoenix and Billy Crudup.

Spencer Pratt to Crash The Hills Finale?


Spencer Pratt has been very … well, non-Spencer Pratt lately.

Uncharacteristically absent from the spotlight, he hasn’t been seen in public in over a month, or on The Hills, where he and Heidi Montag were cut loose without any explanation from the show, which ends its six-season run tonight.

Might he be planning a surprise – and unwelcome – public foray this evening? Implying he may crash The Hills finale party, he Tweeted on Tuesday:

“Booking my room @Roosevelt Hotel Hollywood now that I have no place to live I think i should just move in there today (to) stay near the action.”

No place to live? We know he looks like a homeless man, but is Spencer Pratt really out on the street? At least he’s comfortable as a mountain man …

Homeless Man

If Spencer Pratt does crash The Hills’ live post-finale bash, we hope he bursts on stage dressed like this. Fingers crossed. [Photo: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]

Wouldn’t you know it, the Hollywood Roosevelt is the site of tonight’s finale party, for which Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are not on the guest list.

Kristin Cavallari, Brody Jenner and other stars will be on hand, along with the show’s two most famous alumnae, Lauren Conrad and Whitney Port.

No Speidi, though, after clashes with Hills creator Adam DiVello on and off set led to an unceremonious, unexplained parting of ways with the show.

Heidi’s also moving forward with plans to divorce him, supposedly.

Cavallari calls the situation “sad,” and says as far as she knows, no one has spoken to either member of the duo since they last filmed together.

“I’ve reached out to Heidi,” says Kristin, who fixed up Speidi. “I can’t get a hold of her because she changed her number. I’d love to talk to her.”