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Mashonda and Swizz Beatz Split: Caused by Alicia Keys?

Joe DeFranceschi Region: New York

Hip Hop producer Swizz Beatz shot down rumors today that his split with his wife of five years, r&b singer Mashonda, was caused by his friend and collaborator, Alicia Keys. The rumor mill started when Mashonda and Swizz B... more

Views: 2241
 

AEP Ohio, Duquesne Light, Duke Energy, Ohio Edison and Others: Power Outages

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Ohio

The remnants of Hurricane Ike caused major power failures across Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania this weekend. AEP Ohio, Duquesne Light, Duke Energy, and Ohio Edison (FirstEnergy Corp.) all have over 100,000 cust... more

Views: 3356
 

Jill Greenberg, Photographer Doctored John McCain Atlantic Monthly Pictures

Joe DeFranceschi Region: United States

Jill Greenberg, the freelance photographer who photographed presidential candidate John Candidate for the cover of the most recent issue of Atlantic Monthly, posted doctored images from the photo shoot to her website. Jil... more

Views: 4756
 

Frank Mundus, Legendary Shark Fisherman, Dies at 82

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Hawaii

Frank Mundus, the shark fisherman believed to be the model for the character of Captain Quint in the book/movie "Jaws," died last week. He was 82. Frank Mundus believed that Peter Benchley, the author of 1974's "Jaws," us... more

Views: 1363
 

Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga, "Punk" from I Love New York, Engaged

Joe DeFranceschi Region: California

Jennifer Hudson, the academy award-wining actress and American Idol star, announced her engagement to David Otunga, better known as "Punk." Jennifer Hudson and David Otunga, both from Chicago, have been dating for about a... more

Views: 1722
 

Poop Deck: Galveston Bar Stays Open During Ike VIDEO

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Texas

As Hurricane Ike slams the Texas coastlines with winds over 100 miles per hours, most people followed mandatory evacuation warnings and ran for high land. Some of those who did not are enjoying a drink at the Poop Deck, a ... more

Views: 7915
 

Naughty Monkey: Palin's Pumps Turning Heads

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Alaska

Who could have guessed that a mother of five from Alaska would be setting fashion trends? Since V.P. Candidate Sarah Palin burst on the scene, her glasses, hair-do and, most recently, high heels, are flying off shelves. T... more

Views: 6459
 

Ray Boltz, Gospel Singer, Comes Out As Gay

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Indiana

Ray Boltz, a christian and gospel musician who has sold millions of albums, publicly came out of the closet in an interview today. Ray Boltz, who was once married and has four children, says that he has been struggling wi... more

Views: 5577
 

Galveston Web Cameras: Web cams Monitor Hurricane Weather

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Texas

As the cities of Galveston and Houston hunker down to face the fury of Hurricane Ike, residents are using a number of online Web cameras, or webcams, to monitor the storm. See the webcams at weather.com and galveston.... more

Views: 3917
 

Laura Obzera, School Nurse, Charged with Sexual Abuse

Joe DeFranceschi Region: Illinois

Laura Obzera, an elementary school nurse in Bolingbrook, Ill., was charged with three counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse against teenage boys. Laura Obzera, 49, was caught sending sexually explicit text messages t... more

Views: 2254

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Name: Joe DeFranceschi
Member Since: September 2008
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