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Pal: Demi Passed Out From Inhaling Nitrous Oxide

Moore collapsed doing 'whip-its' for quickie high, says source

(Newser) - The seizure that landed Demi Moore in a hospital this week was apparently triggered by "whip-its." TMZ talked to sources who say that the actress was inhaling nitrous oxide for a cheap, quickie high; a friend at Moore's home became concerned and called 911. The 49-year-old actress...

Drew Barrymore: I Was 'Fat, Beaten Up'

Actress discusses troubled past, happy present

(Newser) - Drew Barrymore has been known as an adorable child star, a Hollywood wild child, and finally a respected actress and producer—but she was also once known as the “fat child who got beaten up every day.” Even so, she’s happy now (“I just find bitter...

The 10 Sexiest Tomboys
 The 10 Sexiest Tomboys 
Oct 24, 2009 7:49 AM CDT

The 10 Sexiest Tomboys

Amelia Earhart was just the first of many

(Newser) - In honor of Amelia’s celebration of the tough girl, James Brady Ryan of Nerve takes a look at the top 10 sexy tomboys onscreen and off:
  • Nancy McKeon as Jo Polniaczek, The Facts of Life: Her entrance (on a motorcycle) and eventual career choice (police officer) speak for
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Zombieland Conquers US
 Zombieland Conquers US 
box office roundup
Oct 4, 2009 2:01 PM CDT

Zombieland Conquers US

Woody Harrelson vehicle dethrones Meatballs in debut weekend

(Newser) - Zombieland raked in $25 million to dominate the box office in its debut weekend, easily dethroning Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs, which had held the top spot the previous two weekends. The R-rated comic horror movie starring Woody Harrelson drew an overwhelmingly young audience, with 56% under 25, Variety ...

For What It Is, Whip It Works
 For What It Is, Whip It Works 
MOVIE REVIEW
Oct 2, 2009 12:36 PM CDT

For What It Is, Whip It Works

Barrymore is a revelation—as a director

(Newser) - Drew Barrymore's Whip It isn't a revelation, but fans of the aspirational sports comedy/drama probably won't do better this season, critics forecast:
  • The film is "hard to mock and easy to like." Though it won't "change the way you think about movies, roller derby or the relations
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