WEIRD NEWS: Robbery Goes Off Key
A Michigan woman was left spinning her wheels during a robbery attempt – because she accidentally locked herself into her getaway car and was unable to leave the scene of the crime.
The woman, whose name was not released, loaded up the vehicle with items she stole from a hotel on the Upper Peninsula, but when she finished piling in the goods, she hopped in – and found out she didn't have the keys. That wouldn't normally be a problem, but the busted-up car had broken interior door latches and power windows -- meaning she couldn't even roll down the window to get out.
Workers noticed the missing items and spotted the panicked crook outside, so they called cops, who freed her from one lockup and drove her down to another one. (Click On Detroit)
WEIRD NEWS: Now That's a Bible Belt!
A North Carolina woman was arrested after she took Bible-thumping to a whole new level – by giving a female friend a severe beating with a copy of the Good Book.
Evelyn Mills Moore opened up a can of Old Testament on the victim, causing numerous bruises and abrasions to her head, face and arms before attacking a man who came to the other woman's defense. The Bible belting landed Moore behind bars on felony assault charges.
Sounds like she packed a good left hook ... and quite a right cross! (Gaston Gazette)
WEIRD NEWS: Hot and Sour Poop
A Florida man who was cited for leaving the scene of an accident told cops that had to run – because he had the runs, thanks to a bad Chinese meal.
Carlos Baca backed his pickup truck into a parked car and sped off – but returned a while later after cops had arrived to investigate. The 27-year-old, who was driving without a license, admitted that he'd fled the scene, but passed the blame for his actions to a local restaurant he said had upset his stomach.
The police report for the incident says, "Baca apologized for leaving, but believed he had no choice, as he was on the verge of defecating in his pants." He's charged with misdemeanor charge of driving without a license. (TC Palm)
WEIRD NEWS: Follow the Money!
A Florida man who committed a nickel-and-dime robbery is behind bars today – because he left a trail of nickels and dimes leading from the victim's house right to his own front door.
Cops were called to a home when the owner returned to the house and found a number of items missing, including some drafting equipment, a sword and a large quantity of loose change that had been saved up. They found about 40 coins outside the door of the crime scene, and followed a trail to the home of suspected thief Michael Sherman.
Sherman was initially uncooperative, but when officers returned with a warrant, he agreed to turn over the items he'd stolen, including some that he'd buried in his back yard for safe keeping. (WPBF)
WEIRD NEWS: Giant Rubber Duck Deflated in Hong Kong Harbor
The famous, 54-foot-tall rubber duck that has been seen sailing all over the world has been deflated in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbor, reducing it to something that looks like a deflated beach ball.
No, it didn’t catch the bird flu or get attacked by a giant inflatable wolf.
Instead, government officials claim they deflated the duck as part of scheduled maintenance, saying the duck simply “needs to freshen up.” (Time)
TRENDING NOW
Pat Robertson’s cheating advice and the final Office top trends on Yahoo!, Twitter and Google.
- Pat Robertson Cheating: He caused a stir by telling the wife of a cheating husband to focus on the cheater's role as a provider.
- The Office: It bid farewell on Thursday.
- Wonder Woman: Looks like the troubled CW series Amazon will make it to the small screen after all.
- Miss USA Crush: Nana Meriweather wants to marry Prince Harry.
- David Beckham: The 38-year-old soccer star has retired.
- Tommy Chong: The 74-year-old says legalizing marijuana could save country.
- Dick Trickle Dies: The former NASCAR driver died Thursday of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71.
- Jessica Alba Street Fighter: She’s been posting Hadouken photos on her Instagram account showing supposed super powers.
- Vikings Move QB: The Vikings are moving backup quarterback Joe Webb to wide receiver.
DAVID BECKHAM: Retiring From Soccer
David Beckham won't be bending it for much longer. The soccer star is set to retire at the end of the season.
The 38-year-old is ending his career with Paris St.-Germain, having just clinched the French league championship. He's also won championships in England with Manchester United, in Spain with Real Madrid and in the U.S. with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Though his exploits on the field were legendary, he's been equally known for marrying a Spice Girl, his dashing good looks and his underwear ads. As business expert Simon Chadwick puts it, "Brand Beckham is dead, long live Brand Beckham! Beckham's transition from athlete commodity to sporting statesman and entrepreneur is now complete."
According to Forbes, Beckham was the world’s highest-paid soccer player in 2012 at $50.6 million, including his endorsements, which also made him the eighth highest-paid athlete in the world.
In a statement, Becks says, "I owe everything to Victoria and the kids, who have given me the inspiration and support to play at the highest level for such a long period... I'm fortunate to have realized those dreams."
Source: CNN
MICHAEL JACKSON: Choreographer Calls Him a "Pedophile"
Dancer-choreographer Wade Robson called Michael Jackson "a pedophile and a child sexual abuser" on Thursday's Today show.
Robson, who's seeking money from Jackson's estate for alleged child sex abuse, said he didn't come forward sooner because Jacko had intimidated and brainwashed him to lie about their relationship. Robson told Matt Lauer, "He would role play and train me for these (court) scenarios... This is not a case of repressed memory. I never forgot one moment of what Michael did to me, but I was psychologically and emotionally completely unable and unwilling to understand that it was sexual abuse."
Robson said the abuse began when he was seven. Jackson was acquitted of child molestation charges in 2005, partly based on the testimony of Robson, his sister and his mother.
Howard Weitzman, the attorney for Jackson's estate, tells TMZ, "Mr. Robson has adamantly denied under oath and in numerous interviews over the past 20 years that Michael Jackson ever did anything inappropriate to him. He now wants us to believe that he committed perjury at least twice and has been lying to anyone and everyone about Mr. Jackson since the early ‘90s so he can file a claim for money. His claim is outrageous and sad."
CHAD JOHNSON: Wanted by the Police
The NFL doesn't want Chad Johnson, but police in Florida do.
An arrest warrant has been issued for the former NFL star in Broward County after he allegedly violated his probation by not visiting his probation officer.
The probation stems from his domestic violence conviction involving then-wife Evelyn Lozada last year when he was accused of head-butting her during an altercation in a vehicle.
After his arrest, the Dolphins cut him, and Chad hasn't played in the NFL since.
SOURCE: TMZ
DIDDY: Joins Downton Abbey -- Sort Of
Diddy tricked his Twitter fans Wednesday when he said he was joining the cast of Downton Abbey.
The music mogul rote, "Sneak peek from the set of Downton Abbey. Stay tuned for a special preview tonight 12am PST #downtonabbey."
But it was just part of a spoof for FunnyorDie.com in which Diddy inserted himself in the popular period drama. He introduces the spoof by saying, "Hello everyone, this is Sean Combs coming to you from my office with some very, very exciting news about my favorite show of all time -- Downton Abbey. Yes, I am an Abbey-head proudly, yes yes yes!"
This came just weeks after PBS announced it would be adding its first black character to the series.
(Check out the video here. Warning: Contains explicit language.)
EMMA WATSON: "Never Wanted to Grow Up Too Fast"
Unlike most kid stars, Emma Watson was in no rush to be an adult.
In an interview with W magazine, the 23-year-old actress says, "I never wanted to grow up too fast. I wanted to wear a sports bra until I was 22!"
And unlike many actresses, Emma has no desire to top Maxim's Hot 100 list. She says, "The allure of being sexy never really held any excitement for me. I've never been in a terrible rush to be seen as a woman."
Emma next stars in The Bling Ring, based on the true story of the Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch.
Celebs with birthdays today: Nikki Reed, Derek Hough, Trent Reznor, Bob Saget, Taj Mahal
TOP CELEBRITY TWEETS
The Office finale tops celebrity tweets.
- Bruce Springsteen: “'Rosalita!' Good choice for Dwight and Angela's wedding reception.”
- Offensive Tweets: “‘I feel like all my kids grew up, and then married each other.’ --Michael Scott.”
- Kate Flannery: “Picking up a fresh bottle of booze for [the] finale -- it's what Meredith would want, right?”
- Rainn Wilson: "Grab your beet salads, reams of paper, bobbleheads, Jello molds and Kleenexes folks.”
- John Krasinski: “So this is it. There's truly nothing I can say to tell you all how much your love and support of this show has meant.”
- Angela Kinsey: “I shared behind the scenes photos from our final season.”
- Bill Lawrence: “Sorry, but the looking/smirking at the doc camera move now belongs to John Krasinski for eternity. Everyone else stop.”
- The Onion: "Here is a look back at some of The Office's most unforgettable moments."
- Tyler Hilton: “Anyone else like super bummed The Office is ending?"
- Bo Burnham: "If you're sad, like me, about the finale of The Office, I hear there is a new mockumentary on MTV that's pretty decent -- Teen Mom 3.”













