Uh-Oh, Lost Another One, Tiger!

Looks like that “Billion Dollar Athlete” title you got there is slowly slipping through your fingertips ’cause you just lost another sponsor.

Image via/Keith Allison

This time, it’s AT&T saying peace out! Time to start paying your cell phone bill like the rest of us “normal” folk! AT&T announced today that it was ending its endorsement deal with the golfer, even though the contract, which is said to be  a “multi-year” one, was signed in early 2009. AT&T’s logo was found on Wood’s golfing back and they hosted an annual golf tournament benefiting charities throughout the country.

Damn, that quick! Did you even get paid, Tiger? AT&T is follwing suit of other companies such as Gillette and consulting firm Accenture, who also dropped Wood’s endorsement deals.

Will this make a dent in his pocketbook? I doubt it. I’m sure he has enough money lined up to last him the rest of his life. Don’t forget, we still haven’t heard from Gatorade, one of his biggest sponsors, and Nike is sticking with their guy.

Hmm, we shall see if that move pays off.

dOOr cLoSeD.

-Damien

Whitney On Crack Again? Just Say No!

I really hope this is not true. I pray this is not true. After all the hard work you did for your comeback, don’t throw it all way like this.

Reports are showing that Whitney Houston, that one chick who was once married to Bobby Brown, had a string of hit records, then fell to the downfalls of crack only to rise again in 2009, has apparently gone back to her old ways.

Friends close to the singer are saying that they believe Whitney has begun using drugs again due to the pressures of her having a successful comeback. Houston has reportedly begun drinking heavily again and friends know that drugs and alcohol go hand in hand with Houston.

Let’s keep in mind that this is all speculation and their friends only believe she is using. They have no stone cold evidence, so I’m going to take this with a grain of salt. But these sources are saying:

“Whitney seems to go from being a nervous wreck to being completely out of it in a short period of time – just like she did when she was freebasing and using crack cocaine.“

Sad. Why can’t people learn to shut their mouths and instead of blabbing to the National Enquirer, try helping a friend in need.

Get better, Whitney and stay away from that pipe. Don’t let me catch you with it. You know if I find out, I’m obliged to tell Oprah.

dOOr cLoSeD.

-Damien

The Tays Have Split

Looks, like teenage love doesn’t last forever. Should be interesting to see how they interact with each other while they are doing press for their flick, Valentine’s Day. Maybe they can take tips from Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz.

Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner, the country’s hottest teen stars, have broken up, according to friends close to the stars. Dating since earlier this year, the two seemed to be going strong, popping up at local eateries together, etc. But, I guess not all things are meant to be.

Of course, the couple say they are better off as friends.

Hollywood, can we please come up with another cliché  response to a break up? How about, “Friends? Negro, please. I can’t stand him.” Or, “Yeah, I, mean if I see her I will be nice to her, but I’m not calling that chick for no hot cocoa at Starbucks anytime soon.”

Try those. I’m sure that’ll get the message across.

dOOr cLoSeD.

-Damien

Back to Normal Posting..

Whew! What a great little break where I could relax and not have to worry about classes or anything like that! Hope everyone had a great holiday! I know I said I would be back to normal posting on Sunday or Monday, but, um, yeah that didn’t work out like I planned.

But, I’m back! I promise this time! I’ve got a lot to catch up on as my email as been full of tips and their are gossip sites to be browsed!

Don’t forget to check out the Archives of Close the Door, Please! There are some great articles you might have missed!

dOOr cLoSeD.

-Damien Dior

Brittany Murphy’s Death Certificate Released

Actress Brittany Murphy’s death certificate has been released.

Image via/Rob & Jules

A week has passed since the death of the actress, who was found dead in her Hollywood home last Sunday. The cause of death on the certificate has, of course, been “deferred” until pending toxicology reports. That could still takes weeks to come back.

But the most interesting part of the certificate is not the cause of the death being “deferred,” but listed under the ‘Father’ section of the certificate instead of saying her father’s name, Angelo Bertolotti, it lists ‘UNKNOWN.’

So, the question I have is: is Angelo Bertoloti not the actress’ father as previously presumed. And if not, who is?

Hmm, interesting. What do YOU think?

Click here to view the certificate.

dOOr cLoSeD.

-Damien

Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” to Thrill For Generations to Come

This is something that is well deserved.

Michael Jackson’s iconic music video, “Thriller,” is becoming immortalized by history…officially. This week, Jackson’s video was selected to be added into the National Film Registry this year by the Library of Congress.

This is the first time that a music video has been selected to join the cultural elite of films. Which brings up to an interesting point: “Thriller” isn’t technically a film. It’s a music video, which, yes, is 11 minutes long but that doesn’t consititute it as a film.

According to the Library of Congress, selects films that are “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” So, I guess “Thriller” could fall under that.

Anyway, it’s very fitting that this video has been selected seeing that we lost that artist who created it and one of the greatest performers of all time.

I’m content with that.

dOOr cLoSeD

-Damien

The Jonas Bros. To Break Up? Say It Ain’t So?

Well, seeing that Nick has a solo project coming up (Nick Jonas and the Administration), Kevin focusing on his marriage, and with Joe…well, Joe thinking about unemployment, this isn’t too hard to believe.

Sources are squealing that Nick Jonas, the youngest brother, is focused on becoming the next Justin Timberlake, with a new album being released Feb. 2nd and a 14 city tour he’s embarking on chances are that will be a strong possiblity.

Kevin, the one with the most hair and who recently became married, is a happly newlywed and his number one priority is his wife, Danielle. Which no one can blame him for.

I give them one more album, maybe in late 2010, then after that we won’t be hearing too much from them as a group. It’s going to be interesting to see how his solo project with Nick turns out. Maybe he will pull a Justin. Who knows.

All “good” things must come to an end.

dOOr cLoSed.

-Damien

Tyra Banks Cancels ‘The Tyra Banks Show.’ Copy much?

Should this really be shocking? I don’t think so really seeing that Oprah Winfrey is her idol and we all know what Oprah did about a month ago.

Tyra Banks, that one chick who used to be a supermodel, then turned into some host of a reality show about aspiring models, has decided to cancel her two-time Emmy award winning (I know right!?) talk show, The Tyra Banks Show, or simply, Tyra.

After 4 full seasons on the air, Banks has decided that time will run out when the show ends its current 5th season in Spring 2010. The reason?

“My next huge steps will allow me to reach more women and young girls to help us all feel as fierce as we truly are.”

Okay, so that really wasn’t a reason. Lol. But according to Banks, the reason why she wants to take her show off the air (besides follwing in the footsteps of Oprah) is because she wants to focus on building Bankable Studios, the model’s production company. With the company, she promises to provide films geared at insipiring women, old and young.

Hmm, kind of like Oprah did with Precious?

Original.

Oh and check out this hilarious article featuring some of Tyra’s more “interesting” moments.

dOOr cLoSed.

-Damien

911 Call Tape Released!! Aww, Charlie Sheen You In Trouble!

So, who is telling the truth? First up, Brook Mueller, Charlie Sheen’s wife, who says Charlie threatened her and attempted to attack her with a knife. Her evidence? A 911 call release today.

Hmm, wonder what Charlie has to say about this? I really don’t know what to believe anymore. Did he or did he not? The woman keeps flip-flopping, changing her story and now refusing to speak with the police. If you felt threatend or scared for your life, then why the hell are you still with him!

Make up yo’ damn mind! Cause you know what next time something like this happens (hopefully there won’ be a next time), I will honestly call bullshit on you.

Remember the boy who cried wolf?

dOOr cLoSed.

-Damien

“The JFK Photo That Could Have Changed History.”

That headline caught my eye when I was perusing TMZ’s website. Looks like the gods of all things celebrities have uncovered some interesting dirt on one of the world’s most captivating figures.

John F. Kennedy, you know that one guy who became our 35th president of these united states, has been unearthed in a picture that could have, potentially, ruined his presidential campaign if this got out at the time.

The photo, which is presumed to be taken sometime during the mid-50s when he was still a Senator, is that of two women jumping off a yacht–butt ass naked!–with JFK suntanning on the second level of the boat.

According to the great TMZ:

“There are numerous articles and books on President John F. Kennedy which mention a 2-week, Mediterranean boating trip that JFK — then a Senator — took in August, 1956, with his brother Ted Kennedyand Senator George Smathers. The trio reportedly entertained a number of women on the yacht. Jackie Kennedy was pregnant at the time and was rushed to the hospital while JFK was on the boat. Doctors performed an emergency C-section, but the infant was stillborn…Had the photo surfaced when John F. Kennedy ran for President in 1960, it could have torpedoed his run, and changed world history.”

Hmm, interesting find TMZ. The gossip site has had forensics experts examine the pic and they have determined that this photo is real and authentic, not altered in any way by Photoshop or anything like that.

Wanna see the pic? Check it out, after the jump!