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Born     March 24, 1979 (1979-03-24) (age 28)
New York City, New York, United States

Biography

Early life

Bell was born in New York City, the daughter of Robin Bell, a senior designer at a decorating firm,[1] and Harvey Siegel. Her father is Jewish and her mother is of W.A.S.P. background.[2] She has an older brother named Luke Siegel who owns a sliding wall and door company called Raydoor in New York City. She also has two half-sisters, Courtney and Mackenzie.

Bell attended Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York before transferring to Rose Bruford College in London, England. There, she landed roles in several theatrical productions, including The Seagull and The Pentecost. She remained in London for a year after graduating, then relocated to Los Angeles, California.

Career

Bell landed her first big job with the lead female role in NBC’s War Stories, also starring Jeff Goldblum. She made two guest appearances on ER in 2002, then went on to play Alicia Silverstone’s wisecracking best friend, Victoria, in NBC’s short-lived series Miss Match. In 2004, Bell made her debut as Sally Heep in The Practice, and her character was carried over into the series offshoot, Boston Legal, where she was made a regular cast member until she left the series in 2005. Bell went on to play the lead role in the sci-fi show Surface, which premiered September 19, 2005, and was cancelled in May 2006.

In the fall of 2006, Bell returned to Boston Legal for two episodes, reprising her role as Sally Heep as opposing counsel to Alan Shore (portrayed by James Spader). Her film work includes Chris Fisher’s The Hillside Strangler (2004), Love Your Work (2003), Speakeasy (2002), and Slammed (2001). She recently wrapped on her latest film, Pride and Glory (2008), which also stars Edward Norton and Colin Farrell. She also has a leading role in the upcoming thriller Still Waters (2008), starring opposite Jason Clarke and Clifton Collins, Jr.

Christian Brando, troubled eldest son of acting legend Marlon Brando died this morning at age 49 at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center.

Brando was in hospital since January 11th sufferring from pnuemonia.

Born May 11, 1958 Christian Brando had small roles in a handful of movies, including 1968’s “I Love You, Alice B. Toklas!” but he was better known for his brushes with the law.

Brando spent five years in prison after pleading guilty to manslaughter in 1990 for killing his sister Cheyenne Brando’ boyfriend, Dag Drollet, at the Brando family’s estate.

Brando said he accidentally shot Drollet as they struggled for a gun during an argument over whether Drollet, 26, had beaten Brando’s pregnant half-sister, Cheyenne.

Cheyenne, who later gave birth to Drollet’s son, committed suicide in 1995 after losing custody.

The Winner of Miss America 2008 Kirsten Haglund

Kirsten Haglund becomes the winner of 2008 Miss America beauty pageant. The winner of this prestigious contest was just now announced and the Miss America 2008 winner Kirsten Haglund, who is also Miss Michigan is happy and being congratulated as the most beautiful woman in America for the year 2008.

Kirsten Haglund Miss Michgan Wines Miss America

Biography of Kirsten Haglund

HOMETOWN:
Farmington Hills

AGE:
19

PLATFORM:
Raising Awareness of Eating Disorders

TALENT:
Operetta Vocal, “Adele’s Laughing Song”

EDUCATION:
University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

LOCAL PAGEANT:
Miss Oakland County (Francesca Tuzzolino - ED)

SCHOLASTIC AMBITION:
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Musical Theater Performance
Pursue a career on Broadway

Kirsten Haglund (Miss Michigan 2007) was crowned Miss America 2008, by Miss America 2007, Lauren Nelson.

Platform Issue: Raising Awareness of Eating Disorders

Talent: Operatic Vocal

The 10 Finalists for Miss America 2008

* Miss Michigan, Kristen Haglund (Winner)
* Miss Iowa, Diana Reed
* Miss North Carolina, Jessica Marie Jacobs (Runner Up)
* Miss California, Melissa Chaty
* Miss Indiana, Nicole Elizabeth Rash (Runner Up)
* Miss Georgia, Leah Massee
* Miss Washington, Elyse Umemoto (Runner Up)
* Miss Virginia, Hannah Martine Kiefer (Runner Up)
* Miss Texas, Molly Leah Hazlett
* Miss Wisconsin, Christina Anna Thompson

Crowd favorite Miss Utah, Sgt. Jill Stevens (photos), an Army combat medic veteran from Afghanistan, finished in the Top 16 Finalists.

The judges for the pageant were Trace Ayala, Sarah Ivens, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, Jason La Padura, Kim Lyons, Robin Meade, James Arthur Ray.

Channel 46 weekend news anchor Cari Champion says she was fired last week following an off-color comment that made it on the air.

According to this report by Richard Prince, the station thinks Champion uttered the “MF” word as she and co-anchor Mike Moore bantered during a commercial break. What the anchors didn’t know was that their conversation was being broadcast over the air.

Champion has appealed her dismissal to the station’s corporate headquarters, saying she didn’t drop the “MF” bomb. Instead, she says, she used the word “Mothasucka.” Kind of like saying “heck” instead of “hell.”

It had to have been an absolutely fascinating conversation between Champion and her bosses the next day. Imagine them dancing around the distinctions between “Mothasucka” and “Motha-…” well, you know.

I’m reminded of what George Carlin once said about middle-class housewives who shriek out the word “Shoot!” when they drop the casserole dish: “You can’t fool me. Shoot is shit with two O’s.”

Meet Adult Star and Exotic Dancer Angelique Morgan - Friday Only! Signing for Free! You Heard it Right! Happy Birthday on Saturday 9/22 Angelique!

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Angelique

The nation has lost a dedicated public servant and the pro-life movement has lost one of its earliest and most dedicated heroes. Henry Hyde has passed away. Hyde served for 32 years as a Congressman from Illinois, and retired last year.

The Corner correctly notes that the Hyde Amendment, which prohibited the public funding of abortions through Medicaid, is the most important and longest-lasting piece of pro-life legislation to ever pass through Congress. Hyde was also a key proponent of the FMLA, the House manager of the Clinton impeachment, and legislation providing redress for citizens who are the victim of unjust prosecution. Hyde was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom earlier this month, but his health prevented him from attending the ceremony.

RIP, Mr. Hyde. You will be missed.