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Archive for April, 2006

Clothing maker suing Jessica Simpson

April 12, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

A clothing maker is suing Jessica Simpson for $100 million because she hasn’t been supporting the Jessica Simpson line of clothes. The manufacturer is especially upset that the star hasn’t been wearing anything from the line. Simson’s attorney stated she intends to vigorously fight the lawsuit. source

Scalpers selling Rolling Stones tickets at a loss

April 11, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

Australian scalpers who scooped up Rolling Stones tickets are losing their shirts as the tickets are now selling for a loss on eBay. One ticket seller said he was taking a loss of about fifty percent. source

Dallas’ best-dressed woman arrested for shoplifting

April 09, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

Brooke Stollenwerck Alridge, who was named by Vogue magazine as one of Dallas’ best-dressed women, was arrested for shoplifting at Neiman-Marcus. A security guard at the retailer allegedly saw the woman put several hundred dollars worth of merchandise in her purse and shopping bag before leaving the store without paying for the items. source

Heather Locklear dating David Spade

April 07, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

Heather Locklear, fresh off her broken marraige to Bon Jovi rocker Richie Sambora, has been spotted swapping spit with comedian David Spade. It is believed that they were introduced by their mutual manager. source

Moving in with men makes women gain weight

April 06, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

A study by Newcastle University found that women who began living with men were very likely to start porking out and putting on the pounds. Conversely, men were likely to eat healthier, lighter meals and shed weight. Researchers think it might be because each is trying to please the other with their eating habits. source

Best Buy taking orders for HD DVD players

April 05, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

Best Buy is taking pre-orders for a Toshiba HD DVD player at just under $500. The HD DVD format is beating rival Blu-Ray to market with devices at a price point that is considerably cheaper. HD DVD movies should be available within the next several weeks.

Teacher loses hand when his paperweight explodes

April 04, 2006 By: Kaboom! Category: Weird News Comments Off

A California teacher who used a 40mm ammunition shell as a paperweight blew off part of his hand when he used the it to smash a bug on his desk. The explosion happend during class Monday while the man was teach 20-25 adult education students. source