andreux sends us some breaking news from California, where the State Supreme Court has overturned the state's ban on gay marriage.  Same-sex couples were previously only allowed to marry in Massachusetts, while 27 other states have bans specifically on such unions. 

California is of course the most populous state in the US, and as the LA Times indicates, more than 100,000 same-sex couples are effected by the ruling.

Do you think this opens the gates for other states to move to legalize gay marriage?  Or will it have the reverse effect and lead more states to ban it, and Washington politicians to demand a new amendment to the Constitution to override the state's decisions?

You might have already seen this, but just in case you haven't, it's video that has been leaked on YouTube (of course) from Bill O'Reilly's days on Inside Edition. In it, he goes ballistic at crew members for apparent issues with the teleprompter.

You may remember the similar leak a couple months ago of ESPN analyst Chris Berman going off on his Monday Night Football crew.

Ah, how TV personalities act when the cameras aren't rolling (or, when they think they aren't anyhow ...)

You remember her right? Perhaps not from this angle – but that is the backside of the former teen lead, Marissa, from The OC.  Yes, celebrities too have cellulite, but for some reason after looking at this picture I for once, am happy to not be a celebrity!

But in all seriousness, similar to the Jennifer Love Hewitt’s unflattering photos that caused the media to label her fat – Miss Barton is now fighting a war against the paparazzi and her own body image that is, well, maybe not as flattering when not covered up.

Perhaps the exposure of celebrities body flaws are necessary at a time when “42% of 1st-3rd grade girls want to be thinner.”   Or should celebrities know their limits of what they should and should not bare for all to see? 

This report was contributed by Danielle Morrison

Nick Bollea (aka Nick Hogan, son of Hulk Hogan) was sentenced to 8 months in jail for reckless driving that left his friend in a coma.  Hogan will also be on probation for 5 years as part of his “no contest” plea. 

The charges stem from an accident in August 2007 where Hogan totaled his Toyota Supra after losing control at a reported 100mph and slamming into a palm tree. 

With his friend now likely to spend the rest of his life in a nursing home, do you think the sentence is harsh enough?  Or should the post-crash circumstances not play a role in the judge's decision?  

Traditionally, students who enroll at Army, Navy, and Air Force spend at least their first two years after college in the armed services. However, a new rule makes an exception for students with an opportunity to play professional sports, as they can now postpone their service instead of serving immediately after graduation.

Last week, the policy received its first test, as Caleb Campbell, a football player from Army, was drafted by the Detroit Lions. Hence, instead of heading to Iraq as a platoon leader, he will be headed to mini-camp to try and earn a spot on the Lions’ roster. Under the program, Campbell will still be on active duty for the Army, as a recruiter, presumably using his star power to help promote goodwill with the Detroit community.

However, he’ll be out of harm’s way and not fulfilling the same obligations as 99%+ of his classmates. Do you think that’s fair? Is the benefit of Campbell playing in the NFL a bigger win for the Army than having a well-educated and trained soldier in Iraq?

It began with the suggestive pictures of her at a friends sleepover.  Then she showed up on the red carpet with jet-black-hair and heavy make-up.  Her outfits became shorter and her tops appeared more low cut.  Recently racier photos surfaced on the web of her laying in a boys lap, showing off her green bra, and then the final shocker hit the press of 15 year-old Disney star, Miley Cyrus, posing almost nude for an upcoming Vanity Fair Edition.

In trying to mitigate against the steady media circus attacking Miley’s once portrayed good-girl imagine, the pop-idol promptly released a statement to People declaring, “My goal in my music and my acting is always to make people happy. For Vanity Fair, I was so honored and thrilled to work with Annie [Leibovitz]. I took part in a photo shoot that was supposed to be 'artistic' and now, seeing the photographs and reading the story, I feel so embarrassed”.

In Miley’s defense Disney responded by supporting their star and pointing the finger at the irresponsibleness of the magazine stating, "Unfortunately, as the article suggests, a situation was created to deliberately manipulate a 15-year-old in order to sell magazines”.

Vanity Fair quickly rebutted Disney and Miley’s comments by making the public aware of the presence of both her parents, grandparent, and teacher on set during the shoot.

So who is to blame?  Is Miley old enough to be responsible for her actions and decision to pose a certain way with or without clothing?

Do you think Miley is just a few short years behind becoming the next has- been pop idol disaster?

This report was contributed by Danielle Morrison

When walking through DC this past weekend I saw a group of middle school children wearing shirts that read “I am college bound”.  I instinctively thought the shirt was a bit odd as these kids are yet a decade away from having to decide where and what college they will attend.  Then I thought “AH HA!” these shirts are for those who may never consider going to college – following unfortunate family trends or lacking financial resources – these shirts were sending a powerful message to not only those children wearing them, but to society and all others who may eventually impact their educational future.

So it is with no surprise that today in the paper, an article highlighted the measures being taken in Boston, Massachusetts to introduce college concepts, choices, dorm room life, and financial aid assistance to middle school children.  The program is targeted amongst low income, minority schools where parents and grandparents were not college graduates:

”Seventh-graders learn about types of colleges -- junior, undergraduate and graduate -- and how much schooling they would need for different careers…In eighth grade, students learn about how they can finance their education, about dorm life and how to manage money and time. They make campus visits to colleges…”.

Do you think this program will impact children at such an early age when higher education choices and decisions are made further down the road at ages 17 and 18?  Will the information and helpful assistance that they gain early on, be lost by the time it matters?

This report was contributed by Danielle Morrison