more britney

Was Britney's hair the source of her disappointing VMA perfomance? Yes, according to this article.

It claims she freaked out after looking at her hairdo and had to be given antidepressants by a doctor.

"She went into a wild rage and started lashing out at everyone -- including her stylist," an MTV source says.

A doctor repeatedly then gave Brit the prescription drugs -- "enough to floor an elephant," according to the source.

The hair drama supposedly comes from the singer's objections to Ken Paves, aka: Jessica Simpson's stylist, doing her hair. Reportedly, when Brit said she prefers female stylists, Paves decided to leave without fixing her extensions.

It's Britney, bitch!

bark vader

The biggest upcoming nightlife trend? Bars where pet owners can get canine-friendly cocktails for their dog companions, according to this article.

It lists a whole bunch of specialty beverages already made especially for dogs, everything from wine to energy drinks.

The best, however, is the dog-suitable beer in the pic above.

My dog, Bayley Michelle, would LOVE it! Especially when elegantly paired with an entree from Taco Bell.

to-do list

Check out this list of "25 Skills Every Man Should Know." Don't get your hopes up, Cosmo fans...the majority are handyman tasks. Still, I'm interested to know what you think. For your consideration, here's a cut-and-pasted version of the list:

1. Patch a radiator hose

2. Protect your computer

3. Rescue a boater who has capsized

4. Frame a wall

5. Retouch digital photos

6. Back up a trailer

7. Build a campfire

8. Fix a dead outlet

9. Navigate with a map and compass

10. Use a torque wrench

11. Sharpen a knife

12. Perform CPR

13. Fillet a fish

14. Maneuver a car out of a skid

15. Get a car unstuck

16. Back up data

17. Paint a room

18. Mix concrete

19. Clean a bolt-action rifle

20. Change oil and filter

21. Hook up an HDTV

22. Bleed brakes

23. Paddle a canoe

24. Fix a bike flat

25. Extend your wireless network

How did you do, guys? And ladies...how many of these tasks do you expect out of your man?

too hot to handle

Happy Thursday!

Actually, it's not that happy, since our office air conditioning is broken and it's hotter than a mofo in here. Which is an even better excuse to aimlessly search the Internet.

Among today's coolest finds is this Web site, where you can peruse celebrities' retouched photos. Once you arrive at the main page, click on "portfolio" and then click on your favorite thumbnail. You can see the differences in the photos by moving your mouse on and off of the large pic.

Instant self-esteem boost.

mild gone wild

Not-so-innocent Disney star Vanessa Hudgens has been offered $500,000 to join the Girls Gone Wild family, according to this article.

The offer came in a press release sent from prison by GGW CEO Joe Francis. Last week, a nude photo of Hudgens surfaced on the Internet.

No word on whether the "High School Musical" star will accept the offer.

What's Zac Efron gonna think?

fat pig?

After she blew her performance at Sunday's VMAs, Britney Spears ran off the stage yelling, "I looked like a fat pig! I looked like a fat pig!" this article reports.

let the rumors begin

It's more Britney news, bitch.

Yesterday I wrote this article giving the highlights of Britney's VMA debacle. Since then there's been tons of speculation about why Sunday night's performance was so awful.

Of course, you can simply conclude that Britney is just not talented. Or you can buy into this stuff:

*Seems like the dominant rumor is that Britney heard Sarah Silverman rehearse her monologue. In it, Silverman called Britney's two kids mistakes and made an especially crude joke about the singer's, um, nether region. Initially, some sources said Silverman was specifically instructed by MTV to not mention Brit's kids in her routine.

But Silverman's rep denies the claims, maintaining the comedienne never rehearsed her full monologue ahead of time. Read more here.

*Meanwhile, this site has photos of a (maybe) broken heel that might have thrown the singer off course.

*And the chief explanation for Brit's train wreck...drunkenness. Many Web sites report that Brit showed up to her Saturday rehearsal hours late, with a frozen margarita in her hand. Plus, she reportedly nixed some dance moves because they were too advanced for her, and refused to wear a corset because it was "not sexy enough." Get the full story here.

*Decide for yourself and watch a video of the rehearsal here.

*Finally, there's the inevitable rumors about a post-show emotional breakdown. People also say Brit fired her hairstylist moments before going on stage. This article has the whole scoop.

Thoughts?