Deals of the Hour

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Deals of the Hour / August 1, 2010, 10:39 pm

Tottenham turn to bargain Manchester City striker Craig Bellamy after Harry Redknapp cools on Joe ...

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has turned his attention to landing Craig Bellamy after cooling on a deal for Joe Cole. Manchester City forward Bellamy is a long-term Spurs' target - Redknapp missed out on the Welshman ... (Source: Daily Mail 2010-07-19T09:08:49Z)

'Glee' Cast and Creator Offer up Details about Britney Spears Episode

The cast of "Glee" opened up to ET at Comic-Con 2010 about the highly anticipated Britney Spears episode, and FOX show creator Ryan Murphy revealed which cast member will embody the iconic pop star. ET spoke with fan ... (Source: ETOnline.com 2010-07-26T02:12:29Z)

'Super Bowl' of surfing set for H.B.

The U.S. Open of Surfing, the world's largest professional surfing competition, begins its nine-day run on Saturday at the Huntington Beach pier and continues through Sunday, August 8. This event got its start ... (Source: Orange County Register 2010-08-01T15:05:38Z)

Woman charged with trying to kill her father

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Lisa Nelson was arguing with her father, Jerry Ahedo, on July 23 when she shot him multiple times in the upper body. Deputies say she then shot herself once in ... (Source: Herald Tribune 2010-08-01T19:59:07Z)

Simon Cowell: Ellen DeGeneres Controls Her Own Destiny

Ellen DeGeneres' departure not a surprise to Ryan Seacrest or Simon Cowell. Friday was full of absolutely stunning American Idol news. Jennifer Lopez is said to be the new judge, Kara DioGuardi was fired and Ellen ... (Source: Limelife 2010-07-31T13:12:17Z)

Madonna's Rep Calls Smoking Rumor NOT True

The spokesperson for the singer claims she was holding a cigarette for one of the stars of her movie 'W.E.' instead of for herself. Madonna 's spokesperson has rebuked speculation the Material Girl has started smoking ... (Source: AceShowbiz 2010-08-02T03:37:15Z)

SJ firefighters union offers city new concessions

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- Dozens of firefighters laid off in the South Bay this weekend are hoping they can get their jobs back. The union is proposing a last-ditch plan to save some of those positions, but is it too little ... (Source: KABC 2010-08-02T00:45:27Z)

Harry Redknapp and Tottenham Hotspur Hit Their Glass Ceiling

Tottenham Hotspur effectively had their best season since 1961 in 2009/10. By qualifying for the Champions League, it looked as if they were back with the big boys, but if anything, it looks as if Spurs has hit a glass ... (Source: Bleacherreport.com 2010-08-01T18:40:22Z)

SJ Firefighters Make Last Minute Offer

The very day layoffs took effect at the San Jose fire department, union officials made a new offer they claim will save the city millions of dollars and could bring at least some of the force back to the fire stations ... (Source: msnbc.com 2010-08-01T23:12:23Z)

Simpson & Conolgue set to defend their US Open titles

Brett Simpson 2009 champion : photo Brent Hilleman US Open of Surfing Presented by Hurley, Nike 6.0 and Converse ASP Prime WQS Mens event ASP 6-Star WQS Womens event Huntington Beach California 2 - 8 August 2010 Reigning U.S ... (Source: Global Surf News 2010-07-19T22:44:51Z)

Shark Week Kicks Off Sunday, Aug. 1, On Discovery Channel

Discovery Channel's " Shark Week " kicks off its 23rd year with "Ultimate Air Jaws" on Sunday, August 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT. Using the very latest in technology, including an HD camera that shoots in s (Source: TV.com 2010-07-31T23:06:25Z)

Aunt accused of repeatedly stabbing two nieces in Katonah

KATONAH — An aunt babysitting two young nieces was accused of repeatedly stabbing them, as the girls' parents were at a concert down the street. Lisa Turkki, 39, of East Syracuse, was arrested at the home at 85 Girdle ... (Source: LoHud.com 2010-08-01T19:44:48Z)

Glee's Santana and Brittany to Kiss

Los Angeles – Glee creator Ryan Murphy confirmed at Saturday night's Television Critics Association awards that Cheerios Brittany and Santana will kiss in season two. "We're filming that episode on Monday ... (Source: YAHOO! 2010-08-01T17:50:16Z)

Madonna turns film-maker for Wallis Simpson movie

Madonna has been seen 'barking orders' at a film crew as she works on her feature film directorial debut, W.E., according to reports. Pop Queen Madonna was pictured leaving the Central London nightclub just after 1 am ... (Source: Monsters and Critics 2010-07-21T12:48:21Z)

Babysitter Stabs Young Girls

KATONAH, N.Y. (WPIX) - Bedford police arrested an East Syracuse babysitter Saturday night after she turned on the two young girls she was caring for, stabbing them multiple times with a knife. Lisa Turkki, 39, was ... (Source: New York's PIX11 / WPIX-TV 2010-08-01T20:06:16Z)

Naya Rivera and Heather Morris to kiss in "Glee" episode filming this week

Most of the cast of Glee was at the Beverly Hilton Hotel last night for the annual TCA Awards (minus Jane Lynch who was out with laryngitis.) And it's a good thing they were — they were the big winners of the evening ... (Source: AfterEllen.com 2010-08-01T15:55:44Z)

Jessica Simpson Kisses Boyfriend Eric Johnson (PHOTO)

On Saturday Jessica Simpson tweeted a photo of her and her boyfriend of two months, Eric Johnson, kissing. "Romance 101..getting kissed by my Yalie...me not lookin' so smart...:) but YUM!" she tweeted along ... (Source: Huffingtonpost.com 2010-08-01T12:13:50Z)

2010 U.S. Open of Surfing Begins Epic Nine-Day Run on July 31

Reigning U.S. Open Champions Brett Simpson and Courtney Conlogue set to defend their titles against the world's elite surfers Building upon last year's historic event that showcased epic waves, 500,000 fans ... (Source: Surfline 2010-07-20T00:39:23Z)

Madonna in Paris, France to Film New Movie, 'W.E.'

Madonna is in Paris and she is taking the town by storm. In the City of Light to shoot her new film that she is directing 'W.E.,' the music icon was spotted leaving her hotel and showing up to the set for ... (Source: Gather.com 2010-08-02T02:18:30Z)

Woman Charged With Trying to Murder Her Father

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) -- A central Florida woman has been charged with attempting to murder her father. The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office says 33-year-old Lisa Nelson was arguing with her father, Jerry Ahedo, on July ... (Source: WCTV 2010-08-01T12:20:59Z)

First round of laid off SJ firefighters turn in gear

SAN JOSE, CA (KGO) -- It's a somber day in the history of San Jose. For the first time ever San Jose firefighters are turning in their gear. They are the first casualties of dozens of layoffs taking place through the ... (Source: KABC 2010-07-30T18:28:26Z)

Spurs boss Redknapp has no plans to spend big

Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp claims he does not intend to spend big this summer as the club prepare for their first Champions League campaign. Spurs will face a two-legged play-off next month for a ... (Source: ESPN Soccernet 2010-07-25T10:41:55Z)

There is a Possibility Jessica Simpson Will Replace Simon Cowell on 'Idol'

With the end of American Idol season nine, judges Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres followed Paula Abdul's motion and resigned from the show prior to the upcoming season ten. Rumors have been circulating ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-01T20:20:35Z)

Woman who shot her father over molestation allegations now faces attempted murder ...

TAMPA — A woman who shot her father and then herself is being charged with attempted murder. On July 23, Lisa Nelson, 34, shot her father, Jerry Ahedo, in the abdomen and arm before shooting herself in the ... (Source: St. Petersburg Times 2010-07-31T22:02:00Z)

PHOTO: Jessica Simpson & Eric Johnson Share A Kiss With The Twitter Universe

Jessica wrote, "Romance 101..getting kissed by my Yalie...me not lookin' so smart...) but YUM! Eric graduated from Yale and then went on to several years in the NFL. He had intended to go to graduate school at ... (Source: Radar Online.com 2010-08-02T03:22:56Z)

East Syracuse woman arrested for stabbing two young girls

KATONAH , NY (WSYR-TV/AP) – An East Syracuse woman is accused of stabbing her two young nieces while she was baby-sitting them at a home in Katonah. Police have charged 39-year-old Lisa Turkki of East Syracuse with two ... (Source: NewsChannel 9 WSYR 2010-08-02T03:01:27Z)

Jessica Simpson Tweets Make-Out Session Pictures

Jessica Simpson just tweeted a pictures of her make-out session with her new boyfrined Eric Johnson! @JessicaSimpson tweeted the phot above and wrote, "Romance 101..getting kissed by my Yalie...me not lookin' so smart ... (Source: Celebridoodle 2010-08-01T23:05:14Z)

Shark Week 2010 Schedule

It's Shark Week 2010! Beginning today, August 1, watch Discovery Channel's Shark Week 2010 kick off with a week's worth of Shark Week programming, including six new shark specials hosted by Craig Ferguson. Ultimate Air ... (Source: Associated Content 2010-08-02T01:57:02Z)

Shark Week Kicks Off with 'Ultimate Air Jaws'

It's that week of the year again. Millions of viewers tune in to the Discovery Channel's annual programming that focuses on of one of the most well-known and feared predators in the ocean -- the shark. Yes ... (Source: The Celebrity Cafe.com 2010-08-01T23:33:52Z)

Ellen DeGeneres' 'Idol' exit: Simon Cowell and Ryan Seacrest react

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and exiting judge Simon Cowell both reacted last night to Ellen DeGeneres' decision to exit the show's judging panel after just one season. Seacrest expressed his feelings ... (Source: Entertainment Weekly Online 2010-07-30T20:08:39Z)

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