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Morgan Freeman Snoozes During Live Interview

May 242013

During a live interview with FOX affiliate Q13 in Seattle earlier this week, actor Morgan Freeman fell asleep.

The veteran actor and his co-star Michael Caine were promoting their new movie ‘Now You See Me,’ about a group of illusionists who use their skills to rob banks.

Anchors Kaci Aitchison and Bill Wixey were chatting it up with their two special guests when it became obvious that Morgan was having trouble keeping his eyes open. The savvy interviewers never mentioned it during the segment or tried to rouse him from his slumber.

The video went viral yesterday and Freeman later acknowledged: “I wasn’t actually sleeping. I’m a beta tester for Google Eyelids. I was merely updating my Facebook page.”

The anchors hit Twitter to poke fun at the situation. Wixey tweeted, “Morgan Freeman fell asleep while @KaciAitchison and I were interviewing him on @Q13FOX. I have that effect on people. So sorry to interrupt Morgan Freeman’s sleep.”

Aitchison tweeted, “Morgan Freeman just fell asleep to the sound of our soothing voices.”

‘Now You See Me,’ co-starring Isla Fisher, Mark Ruffalo, Dave Franco, Jesse Eisenberg and Woody Harrelson, will be released in theaters beginning May 31.

Check out the video below:

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Amanda Bynes Arrested After Tossing Bong Out Window

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May 242013

Actress Amanda Bynes was arrested last night at her midtown Manhattan apartment for possession of marijuana and throwing evidence out the window.

NYPD received a 911 report from another building resident that Bynes had rolled a joint in the lobby and was now smoking it and exhibiting strange behavior.

Police forced their way into Bynes West 47th Street apartment at 7:40 p.m., where they encountered a thick haze of smoke and witnessed her tossing her bong out a window.

The former child actress was transported to Roosevelt Hospital for evaluation before being taken to a police lockup, where she was charged with criminal possession of pot, reckless endangerment and felony tampering with evidence.

Bynes was arraigned in night court just before midnight and has since been cooling her heels for her date with a judge this morning.

TMZ has a video of the perp being led out of her apartment in handcuffs and her wig on crooked – watch here.

Earlier this week Amanda tried to board a private jet at Teterboro Airport for a trip to L.A. She didn’t pass muster because she couldn’t produce a single shred of identification.

She told the pilot that her drivers license had been suspended but he should Google her name and that would prove her identify. That request didn’t fly … and neither did she.

Photo Credit: Amanda Bynes Twitter

Oklahoma Native Carrie Underwood Donates $1 Million to Red Cross

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May 242013

Oklahoma native Carrie Underwood is putting her money where her heart is with a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross. The funds have been earmarked for disaster relief efforts in her tornado ravaged state.

According to her rep, Underwood’s charitable contribution will come from proceeds earned during her year long ‘Blown Away Tour,’ that wrapped this week.

The former ‘American Idol’ winner issued this statement, “I have watched the devastation in my home state of Oklahoma over the past several days with great sadness. With the help of my fans who attended my concerts over the past year, we can offer the Red Cross a little extra help in comforting those affected by the recent tornado.”

Red Cross executive officer Neal Litvack acknowledged the generous donation: “The impact of the tornados in Oklahoma and the Midwest was devastating and the road to recovery will be long for many families. Through the generosity of Carrie, the American Red Cross can quickly respond with shelter, food and comfort now, and with lasting help as they move toward recovery.”

NBC will host a benefit concert next week that has been spearheaded by Oklahoma native Blake Shelton.

Photo: WENN

Eva Longoria Receives Master’s Degree at Cap and Gown Grad Ceremony

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May 232013

Eva Langoria Graduates with A Master’s degree

Eva Longoria gets help from her Tia Lupita

Eva Langoria flanked by her parents

Eva Longoria poses with her cousins

Eva Longoria poses in family closeup

Actress Eva Longoria received a Master’s Degree in Chicano Studies from California State University yesterday during a cap and gown ceremony attended by family and friends.

The former ‘Desperate Housewives’ star hit Twitter to share her excitement with her 6 million followers, “Big day today!!! Very excited to graduate and receive my Master’s degree in Chicano Studies! You’re never too old or too busy to continue your education.”

She posed for family photos with her parents Enrique Longoria and Elle Eva Mireles. Also on hand to witness the cap and gown event were her Tia Lupita and cousins Marcella and Sonya.

According to the university website, “Chicano Studies is a field that advances a critical understanding of the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience in the United States. Courses reflect a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of histories, politics, culture, language and education.”

Her thesis was titled: “Success STEMS From Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM Careers.” In case you were wondering … STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.

Clearly more than just a pretty face, Longoria also holds an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M. It is the study of the mechanics of body movements.

During her time at Texas A&M, she won the title of Miss Corpus Christi, USA in 1998. After completing college, Longoria entered a talent contest that led her to Los Angeles–where she was spotted and signed by a theatrical agent.

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Jennifer Aniston Stages ‘Friends’ Reunion on Ellen

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May 232013

In an amusing skit that aired Wednesday on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ Jennifer Aniston staged a mini reunion with two of her former ‘Friends’ co-stars.

A film crew shot video of the 43-year-old actress paying an early morning visit to Matthew Perry. Suffice it to say — he seemed less than pleased that she was ringing his door bell at 8:00 a.m. in the morning.

She stammers, “We used to walk into each other’s apartments all the time. I mean, we’re friends!”

His retort, “That was a TV show, we haven’t actually seen each other in a pretty long time, like eight years.”

While they continue to make uncomfortable small talk, Courteney Cox attempts to exit Perry’s residence after what we are to assume was an overnight stay.

Cox points at Aniston and asks Perry, “You’re not sleeping with her too, right?”

In a serious moment, Ellen asked Jen if a real ‘Friends’ reunion is in the cards. The actress responded, “Doing that little bit with Matty and Court yesterday was… we were very nostalgic and miss working together. We miss each other and it’s a great thing to go back to your family like that. Also, I know that people would love it.”

Check out the video clip below:

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