BIRTHDAY SHOUT-OUTS

Celebs with birthdays today: Angus T. Jones, Bruno Mars, Nick Cannon, Matt Damon, Karyn Parsons, Sigourney Weaver, Chevy Chase, Reverend Jesse Jackson, Paul Hogan

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ

43 percent of women don't have this financial tool.
ANSWER:

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ

These once-indispensible home features are fading into the past -- about one in six homes built in 2011 didn't have one. What are they?
ANSWER: Garages. Builders are featuring decks and patios instead.

KEEP IN TOUCH

A study found that friends who chat at least once every two weeks have the best chance of staying close over time.

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame examined patterns among 8 million phone calls by 2 million people – after a year, the friends who talked with each other at least a couple times a month were still catching up regularly, while those who talked less often were more likely to grow apart over the following year.

HALLOPOPS

If you’re sick of giving out the same generic Halloween candy, here’s something you might want to try …

ThinkGeek.com is now selling creepy body part pops – including fingers, hearts, eyeballs and brains.

$10 will get you all four creepy lollipops. (The Frisky)
 

YOU'RE A SNOB!

Are we all snobs about something? Glamour examines the theory ...

For example ...

• ... Maybe you're a grammar geek and notice when guys can't spell.
• ... Maybe you're Miss Manners and get irritated when guys chomp and smack their food.
• ... Maybe you're big on reading and need your dates to flip through a book now and again.
• ... Maybe you're a fashionista and wish your dates wouldn't always wear T-shirts.
• ... Maybe you're a foodie and you can't stand it when your guy choose chain restaurants.
   

LITTLE LIES

Glamour took a funny look at the "10 Little Lies Women Tell Each Other." Recognize any of these?

1. Sure, you should totally get a third cat!
2. I'm glad he went for you. I'm not that into Italian soccer players.
3. Of course you and your boyfriend can stay with me for a week. I'll just sleep on the couch – it's no problem.
4. Who's Honey Boo Boo? I don't even watch that show.
5. No, no, yours is much more tasteful than the typical tramp stamp.
6. Nah, I don't really want dessert either.
7. You went with the tangerine-colored walls! Nice!
8. I know he's bad for me, and I promise I am so over him.
9. This was really fun. I love a good closet clean-out!
10. Honey, that's just water weight − it'll come right off as soon as you have the baby.

WEIRD NEWS: Beer Run!

Trouble is brewing for two corrections officers in American Samoa − after they were accused of letting inmates leave the jail to go on beer runs.

The officers are being investigated after one of the inmates escaped.

According to reports, one inmate said he was allowed to leave the jail to buy beer for other inmates and also to pick up chips and cookies for a corrections officer.

The officers were charged with aiding the escape of a prisoner and permitting escape, among other charges. They are being held on $10,000 bail each. (Yahoo News)

INTERNET FIND

People Who is a complete guide to the worst people in the world, based on their poor manners and lack of morality.

ON THE TUBE

• Kelly & Michael (ABC) - Ben Affleck (Argo), professional wrestler John Cena
• The Talk (CBS) - Leighton Meester (Gossip Girl), guest co-host Joshua Morrow
• The View (ABC) - Thomas Gibson (Criminal Minds), Pete Townshend
• Ellen DeGeneres (NBC) - Colin Farrell (Seven Psychopaths)
• David Letterman (CBS) - Animal expert Jack Hanna, Max Greenfield (New Girl)
• Jay Leno (NBC) - Arnold Schwarzenegger (Total Recall), golf champion Bubba Watson, musical guest The Wallflowers
• Jimmy Kimmel (ABC) - Ben Affleck (Argo), musical guest Ben Howard
• Chelsea Lately (E!) - Jenny McCarthy
• Catch up with all the gossip as season five of 90210 premieres on the CW.
• Re-live season five of the Real Housewives of New York City as the cast reunites for part one of the reunion special.
• The Houston Texans take on the New York Jets on Monday Night Football on ESPN.

BONUS VIDEO

Is there anything more uplifting than a kid realizing he can do something? Usually not, and this video of a four-year-old riding a bike trail proves it.

ADELE: Skyfall, Lyrics Included

Adele's James Bond theme, "Skyfall," already has a lyric video. Check out the clip, which borrows a lot from the traditional Bond opening credits, below.

BATTLE OF THE BULGE: Are We Gaining Weight Because We're Hibernating?

More and more studies are looking at the different fats we have in our diets – and what those fats do to our bodies.

Our modern diet has changed dramatically in just a couple of generations. Omega-3 fats are almost non-existent in the foods we eat, but we're constantly chowing down on omega-6 fats.

In nature, omega-3 fats are "spring" fats and can be found in such foods as leafy greens and fish.

On the other hand, omega-6 fats are "fall" fats and can be found in things that are harvest in fall, such as grains and soybeans.

So, some researchers believe that all that omega-6 fat is signaling to our bodies that winter is coming and is causing our bodies to hibernate.

It's just as bad as it sounds. Our metabolism slows down and we lose our energy each and every time we eat something deep-fried. (The San Francisco Chronicle)

STUDY: Lots of Guys Re-Wear Their Dirty Underwear

OK, this new study confirms what women already know – men are gross!

According to new research, 4 out of 10 men re-wear their dirty underwear because they are too lazy to do their laundry. So next time you are wondering, boxers or briefs, you should really be asking clean or dirty! (Gurl)

THE SOCIAL NETWORK: This Vest Hugs You Every Time You Get a Facebook "Like"

The great minds at MIT have invented something no one needs, but someone out there will definitely want. It's a puffy vest that literally hugs you whenever someone "likes" one of your Facebook posts.

The Like-A-Hug vest is supposed to be a link from the virtual to the real world ... but how about we disconnect for a little while and get a real hug from a real live human?! (Frisky)

RELATIONSHIPS: How To Know If You Are Really in Love

A new relationship can have you spinning with a million different exciting feelings – it's hard to tell if you are falling in love or if you are just caught up in the fun of dating a new guy.

Relationship experts say instead of repeating the falling in love too fast, relationship fizzle cycle, take a step back and ask yourself these questions to find out if you are really in love with him or not:

• Do you put his happiness above your own? This goes beyond buying him gifts to make him smile. We're talking skipping out on plans you are looking forward to and hanging with him because he's feeling blue.
• Do you accept him for his differences? Are his opinions on religion or politics something you hope he will change or do you feel that even though you have different opinions you don't want to change who he is? 
• Are you attracted to all of him? He just revealed he has webbed toes. If you find them cute, it might be a sign of love – but if you find yourself picking apart his imperfections it's more like Mr. Right Now instead of Mr. Right.
• Could you see yourself having his kids? If you start wondering what kind of father he would be and what your kids might look like, you are more invested in the relationship than just a passing fling (Cosmo)

STUDY: Morning People Are Happier Than Night Owls

A new study has found that morning people are much happier than night owls. It's not just because they wake up feeling chipper – morning people are actually more satisfied with life overall.

"We found that older adults reported greater positive emotion than younger adults, and older adults were more likely to be morning-type people than younger adults," said study researcher Renee Biss. "The 'morningness' was associated with greater happiness emotions in both age groups." (LiveScience)

PINK:Advocate Cover Girl

Pink addresses her sexuality, motherhood and even the economy in the November cover story in the LGBT-interest magazine The Advocate.

Regarding her sexuality, she says, "Honestly, I've never defined myself. I've never felt the need to. I still don't." Asked about a report of bi-sexuality in her past in the now-defunct U.K. tabloid News of the World, Pink skirts a direct answer. "The kind of world I live in and lived in was [a] very open one. I was like a club kid. I was a little candy raver, and I am the kind of person that sucks the marrow out of the bones of life. Those days were really crazy and lots of all-nighters."

LINDA HOGAN: Arrested for DUI

Linda Hogan was arrested yesterday morning (Thursday) on suspicion of DUI. 

Hulk Hogan's ex-wife was reportedly pulled over for speeding at 1:34 AM in Malibu, California. Police found her blood alcohol to be .084, just above the legal limit. The 53-year-old was booked and released on $5000 bail a couple hours later. 

A rep for Linda claims that one drink combined with the antibiotics she's been prescribed made her too tipsy to drive. 

Source: TMZ

HALLOWEEN: Do You Dress up Your Pet?

If you have been in a pet store recently, there's no way you could miss the aisles dedicated to pet clothing and, more specifically, pet Halloween costumes. 

NICOLE KIDMAN: Won't Use N-Word

Nicole Kidman refused to use the N-word while filming Lee Daniels' new movie The Paperboy. According to the Los Angeles Times, Kidman told a press conference, “I have a son who’s African-American and I just didn’t feel it was right.” She was referring to Connor, who she adopted with ex-husband Tom Cruise.

Daniels, best known as the director of Precious, insisted at first but relented after his producer sided with Kidman.

LADY GAGA: Loco for Yoko

Lady Gaga will receive the Lennon-Ono Grant for Peace award from Yoko Ono on Tuesday in Reykjavik, Iceland. She's being recognized for her political activism, and she'll also accept a donation for the Elton John AIDS Foundation. (Gaga is the godmother to Elton's son Zachary.)

Yoko says, "Lady Gaga is one of the biggest living artists of our time. She is not only an artist, she is also an activist, using her art to bring better communication to the world. She is being acknowledged for her activism, and how her album Born This Way has widely changed the mental map of the world. And how it has made us deal with the future world, which happens to be here already."

The award ceremony is part of the annual John Lennon celebration in Iceland on October 9th, which would have been his 72nd birthday. The Imagine Peace Tower, designed by Yoko, will once again be lit in his memory.

WEIRD NEWS: McFelony

McDonald's says you deserve a break today, unless of course you're pretending to be a cop to get free food.

A 33-year-old Florida man assumed that all police officers get free stuff, so he placed his order at a McDonald's drive-thru, and then flashed a fake badge and a real gun. He told the employee at the window that he'd just gotten off duty and forgot his wallet.

The manager didn't buy his story and called 911. Cops arrived and arrested him for impersonating a police officer. Maybe next time he should try a doughnut store. (Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office)

TAYLOR SWIFT: Red Track List

Taylor Swift has revealed the song titles on her upcoming album, Red. The title track, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "Begin Again" are already available on iTunes. Red is due out October 22nd.

Here's the complete 16-track collection:

1. "State Of Grace"

2. "Red"

3. "Treacherous"

4. "I Knew You Were Trouble"

5. "All Too Well"

6. "22"

7. "I Almost Do"

8. "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

9. "Stay Stay Stay"

10. "The Last Time"

11. "Holy Ground"

12. "Sad Beautiful Tragic"

13. "The Lucky One"

14. "Everything Has Changed"

15. "Starlight"

16. "Begin Again"

Swift performed a four-song set at the BBC One Radio Teen Awards at London's Wembley Arena on Sunday.

BONUS VIDEO: We're So Happy for These Ducks!

These ducks didn't have such a good life, as they were being kept by a hoarder and weren't cared for. In this video, they are out in the open, free, and they go swimming. It's pretty touching and cute, as we're sure you can guess!

AMBER TAMBLYN, DAVID CROSS: Married

Amber Tamblyn and David Cross tied the knot Saturday.

According to People magazine, Yo La Tengo performed at the reception and Questlove of The Roots was the deejay.

The couple announced their engagement in August 2011.  

This is the first marriage for both. By the way, Amber is 29, David is 48.

DIET & EXERCISE: Fall's Best and Worst Comfort Foods

Self magazine has come out with its list of the best and worst comfort foods for fall.

• For pie, the mag lists pumpkin as the healthiest option when compared to apple and pecan.
   
• For a low-calorie side, go for baked sweet potatoes over stuffing, which can add up to 300 calories per serving.
   
• At 195 calories for two scoops, turkey tetrazzini makes for a better baked dish than beef stroganoff, which can be more than 400 calories per serving.
   
• In the soup category, the best choice is either chicken noodle or vegetable. The worst is French onion, which is loaded with saturated fat from beef broth. 

BACHELOR: Ben & Courtney Split

Former Bachelor Ben Flajnik and his fiance Courtney Robertson won't be getting married after all. The couple have split up.

Ben and Courtney took a break from their relationship shortly after he proposed on the ABC show but were back together by the time their After the Final Rose special aired. At the time, Ben told host Chris Harrison: "It's been a rough ride. The woman that I saw on TV isn't the Courtney that I know. Those are the moments and the instances that led to Courtney and I not talking for a time while the show aired. We were essentially broken up."

Ben confirmed their most recent breakup to People magazine, but declined to elaborate.

RECALL: Pharmacy Related to Meningitis Outbreak Recalls Al Products

The New England Compounding Center, the company linked to an outbreak of fungal meningitis, voluntarily recalled all of their products over the weekend as a precautionary measure. The move comes after the FDA advised health professional to avoid using any products that came from the center.

As of Sunday, there were 91 confirmed cases of the rare form of fungal meningitis, which has killed at least seven people in nine states, according to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention. So far cases of fungal meningitis have been reported in Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee and Virginia.

Source: Associated Press

OLIVIA WILDE, JASON SUDEIKIS: Living Together

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis have taken their relationship to another level. They're living together!

An insider tells Us Weekly, the two are "totally inseparable!" Still, they aren't in a rush to get married. The source explains, "They've both been married, so they've already experienced that and know what it entails. It's something for down the road."

Olivia and Jason have been dating for nine months.

ONE DIRECTION: Big Day At the Beeb Teens

One Direction won three awards and performed four songs at the BBC Radio One Teen Awards at London's Wembley Arena on Sunday. The English boy band swept all the music categories, winning for Best Single (for "One Thing"), Best Album (for Up All Night) and Best Music Act and sang "Up All Night," "Moments," "What Makes You Beautiful" and --for the first time live -- their current single "Live While We’re Young." Other performers included Justin Bieber, Taylor Swift, Fun and Ne-Yo. Teen Awards were also given out to actors and actresses, TV shows, sports stars, inspirational figures and others.

Source: CTVNews

MILA KUNIS: Sexiest Woman Alive

Mila Kunis has been named the Sexiest Woman Alive by Esquire magazine.

The actress tells the publication, "If I wanted to charm the pants off you, I could. I think that if I bought into the hype, I would lose all sight of who I am, and so much of who I am is what my parents went through and instilled in me. And I never want to lose that. Ever. Because I would be so disappointed if I didn't make them proud."

Mila took the title from last year's winner Rihanna.

JOHN STEWART: Debates Bill O'Reilly

Jon Stewart and Bill O'Reilly squared off Saturday in a debate dubbed "The Rumble in the Air-Conditioned Auditorium."

The two pundits tackled such issues as income redistribution, funding of public television, social security, the economy and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Though they took the questions seriously, there were plenty of zingers, most of which had to do with Stewart being nine inches shorter than O'Reilly.

The debate was streamed live on the Internet.

Here is the complete 90-minute debate:

LADY GAGA: Explains Missing Lamar Collabo

Lady Gaga has explained why a song she recorded with rapper Kendrick Lamar won't be on his upcoming debut album, Good Kid, m.A.A.d City. Writing on her Little Monsters fan site, Gaga apologized for pulling "Partynauseous" -- which she and Lamar completed back in August -- from the album, and places the blame on musical meddling by Lamar's "team."

"When I collaborate with an artist, I work solely with them, not with their camps or management," she writes. Gaga says that while she dearly loves Lamar "as a friend," she wasn't willing to agree to changes his team were making to her music. "I have a very specific vision as a producer and songwriter, and I always have," she states, adding that the song "will be released at a different time, for a different project." Good Kid, m.A.A.d City will be out, minus Gaga, on October 22nd.

Source: PopCrush

JENNIFER LOPEZ: Not Engaged

Jennifer Lopez was spotted with some serious bling on her ring finger while in France for Fashion Week, fueling rumors that boyfriend Casper Smart popped the question. But J. Lo's rep shot down the rumors, telling CNN that the star isn't about to walk down the aisle for the fourth time.

The two have been dating since November 2011.

Jen's ex husbands are Marc Anthony, Cris Judd and Ojani Noa.

TRENDING NOW

Miley, Justin and the Chicago Marathon are trending on Twitter and Google.

• Miley Cyrus: She and Liam Hemsworth have recently been spotted looking like the happy couple in Hollywood.
• Justin Bieber: He rocked a sold-out show at Oakland's Oracle Arena on Saturday.
• Chicago Marathon: Ethiopians ruled Sunday's event in the Windy City. Ethiopian Tsegaye Kebede came in first, with a time of two hours, four minutes and 38 seconds. His countrymen Feyisa Lilesa and Tilahun Regassa finished in respective second and third.
• Barcelona vs Real Madrid: Sunday's match-up between the two soccer titans ended in a two-two tie.
• Kirk Herbstreit: The ESPN analyst apologized for wrongly picking Purdue over Michigan, admitting his error before halftime of Michigan's 44-13 trouncing of Purdue on Saturday.

TOP TWEETS

Presidential politics and Dancing With the Stars top celebrity tweets.

• Lisa Lampanelli: "Arkansas legislator says slavery may have been a blessing in new book. His favorite comedy film -- Roots."
• Bill Maher: "John Sununu says Obama is lazy and not that bright -- cant believe he'd perpetuate the stereotype that John Sununu is a racist fat f***."
• Kirstie Alley: "This week is double elimination [on DWTS]. Does that mean we all poo and pee after the dance?"
• Conan O'Brien: "Still in London. Who is 'Guvner' and why is everyone saying 'ello' to him?"
• Rainn Wilson: "Sent myself back in time to watch Looper again. Liked it even better the first time."
• Joan Rivers: "China hosted a beauty contest for goldfish, which have memory-spans of up to three months -- the same as human beauty queens."
• Sarah Silverman: "There is nothing harder than refolding a map."
• Tom Arnold: "I love the David Wells baseball show on TBS. He used to be a nut but now he's the rock."
• Rob Kardashian: "A hoe will never understand what the true meaning of ‘wifey’ really is.”

PRESIDENT OBAMA: Knocks His Debate Performance ()

President Obama knocked his lackluster debate performance Sunday at a star-studded fundraiser in Los Angeles.

Source: AP

HUGO CHAVEZ: Re-elected President of Venezuela

We still have nearly a month before Election Day, but in Venezuela on Sunday a president was re-elected. Hugo Chavez won a fourth term by taking 54-percent of the vote.

With more than 80 percent of voters turning up to vote, closing time in some polling places was extended to accommodate those stuck in long lines.

Source: BBC

JAY-Z: Takes the Subway to Final Brooklyn Gig

Jay-Z is still down with the common people. On Saturday, Hova showed as much by taking the subway to the last of his eight shows at Brooklyn's new Barclays Center.

Jay was escorted by his own posse and some plainclothes cops. Fans snapped photos and Hova even struck up a conversation with an elderly woman he was sitting near.

The excitement didn't stop there. Onstage, he was joined by his wife Beyonce who performed "Crazy in Love" with Jay during the mid-point of the show and "Young Forvever" at the end.

Source: NYDailyNews.com

LADY GAGA: Pukes On-Stage During Barcelona Concert

Thank goodness for "backing vocals". Otherwise, Lady Gaga's concert in Barcelona yesterday would have had a major hiccup while she puked on stage. Instead, nobody was the wiser when the singer turned her back to the crowd, continued to dance, and got ralphed up her dinner (and drinks).

Meanwhile, her flawless "singing" continued without interruption. A miracle. Lady Gaga must be a ventriloquist.

One concert goer captured the scene on video and posted to You Tube:

KATY PERRY & JOHN MAYER: Off-Again (for Good, This Time?)

Radar Online reports that the on-again/ off-again relationship between Katy Perry and John Mayer is definitely off-again. She allegedly couldn't tolerate his wandering eye -- which is reminiscent of her ex-husband Russell Brand. Also, he wasn't affectionate and attentive enough to suit her desires.

The whirlwind relationship started in August, and was over within a matter of weeks. However, around Labor Day, they got back together for another try. Radar Online Katy dumped him over the weekend. An unnamed source told Radar Online (quote) "She needs the guy to be on board 100 percent and she was sick of John disappearing for five days at a time, then booty calling her."

DANCING WITH THE STARS: Suspicious Package Attracts FBI

The set of Dancing with the Stars was briefly evacuated on Wednesday of last week when a suspicious package arrived. It was addressed to Bristol Pailn and contained a note demanding her removal from the show-- or else.

The white powder within the package alarmed the crew. Police were called in. Tests eventually proved that the powder was harmless. Still, the LAPD is investigating and because of Bristol's political connections, the FBI is now looking into the matter. This threat is eerily similar to one back in 2010, the first time Bristol was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars.