WEIRD NEWS: Rated "P" ... for Police!

A Canadian woman got a movie theater to yell "cut!" when she called cops after getting a butt-dial from her daughter and heard loud screams in the background – not knowing they were coming from the screen.

The mom, whose name was not released, called the emergency number when she panicked after getting the accidental call and hearing the commotion. Officers were dispatched, only to find that the only danger on the scene was to the teen's pocketbook – after paying for the ticket, popcorn and Junior Mints.

A police department spokesman says says they have had to deal with 828 accidental calls to 911 in the past six weeks. (CBC)

WEIRD NEWS: Barking up the Wrong Tree?

The family of a drunk driver who was killed after plowing into a tree several years ago has decided to file a lawsuit ... claiming the accident was the tree's fault.

Both the driver and passenger in the car, which was burned beyond recognition in the 2010 accident, had high levels of cocaine and alcohol in their systems. The suit doesn't dispute the toxicology, but says that the real problem was the tree, or more specifically, the fact that there was no sign on the private road indicating that there were trees by the side of the street.

The couple was speeding at the time of the accident, cops say, because they'd shoplifted a number of DVDs from a nearby Blockbuster. (Tampa Bay Times)

WEIRD NEWS: This Little Piggy ... Was Delicious!

A New Mexico woman experienced the agony of the feet when her ex sneaked into her apartment, cozied up to her ... and bit off part of one of her toes!

Daniel Anaya broke into the woman's home last week and asked if he could smell her feet, an offer she said she could refuse. When she turned him down, he became enraged, forcibly pulled off her shoe and bit down on her big toe so hard that he severed nearly half of it.

The victim kicked Anaya to the curb last November because he bit her other big toe pretty badly last November. He now faces charges of burglary, false imprisonment, interference with communications and aggravated battery against a household member. (Santa Fe New Mexican)

Celebs with birthdays today Christina Ricci, Chynna Phillips, Josh Brolin, Arsenio Hall, Joanna Kerns, Joe Don Baker, Bill Russell, Joe Garagiola

NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE QUIZ

26 percent of women say they're worse about this than their partners -- 39 percent of men say the same. What is it?
ANSWER: Cleaning up the house.

GRAMMYS: Fun., Gotye Win Big

The Grammy Awards got back to the music this year with stripped-down performances by Kelly Clarkson and Rihanna and big wins for Fun. The New York group -- who talked about being 12-year veterans of the business and joked about not being so young -- won Best New Artist and Song of the Year for “We Are Young.” Gotye [pr: goat-YAY] snagged three awards, including Record of the Year for “Somebody That I Used to Know” and Best Alternative Album for Making Mirrors.

Jennifer Lopez took an early shot at ceremony organizers for their no-sexy-dressing order in a daring off-the-leg number, joking, “as you see, I got the memo.” Adele, however, took to the stage in a classy frock to accept Best Pop Solo Performance for her live take on “Set Fire to the Rain.”

Kelly Clarkson, who won Best Pop Vocal Album for Stronger, made a funny and charming speech, praising R & B singer Miguel and sharing her plans to knock back a few drinks later.

Openly gay hip-hop singer Frank Ocean, who tussled with Chris Brown in a recording studio last month, beat him fair and square in a head-to-head battle for Best Urban Contemporary Album, which went to Ocean's Channel Orange. 

Folk-rockers Mumford and Sons closed out the evening by taking home Album of the Year honors for their second disc, Babel.

BACKSTREET BOYS: Tell-All Flick on Tap

The Backstreet Boys will tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth in a new documentary that's scheduled for release this fall.

They've agreed to co-operate with filmmaker Stephen Kijak, who's promising a "tell-all" encompassing their career, from their formation through their recent reunion. Kijak insists the still-untitled film "won't be a 3-D boy band puff piece" and will focus on the members' offstage lives. He says, "What drew me to this project is their openness and willingness to push themselves into uncomfortable places."

The movie is being funded by producers who brought us the 3-D puff piece Katy Perry: Part of Me.

POPE BENEDICT: Resigning

Pope Benedict the 16th has decided to resign.

Benedict, who's been the leader of the Catholic Church, cites his advanced age and failing health for stepping down. He'll be the first pope to have done so in six centuries.

Benedict plans to step down on February 28th, and the Church says a successor could be elected by the College of Cardinals by the end of March.

Source: New York Times

CRUISE SHIP TROUBLE: Fire Sends Ship Back to Port

This isn't the kind of vacation these people signed on for -- a Carnival cruise ship is on emergency power off the coast of Mexico after a fire.

The Carnival Triumph set sail from Galveston, Texas on Thursday and was due back today (Monday), but an engine-room fire knocked out its propulsion. The ship is adrift off the Yucatan Peninsula and will be towed to Progreso, Mexico.

None of the 3100 passengers or 1100 crew members were hurt, and all of the guest will receive full refunds.

Source: Reuters

KATT WILLIAMS: Paying the Bills

Katt Williams might be acting crazy, but he's still sane enough to know not to mess with the IRS. According to TMZ, he's just paid Uncle Sam $284,000 in back taxes, clearing up a lien levied against him in 2010.

Unfortunately, not all of Katt's tax issues are cleared up. The funny man still owes the IRS $4 million on a lien filed last year.

The Angles

• You know that had to be a hard check to write. 
• Let's hope Katt didn't borrow that from his good friend Suge Knight.
• Guess this means Katt will be going on tour soon. 

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CARRIE UNDERWOOD: Dismisses Taylor Swift Feud   

Carrie Underwood is clearing the air about a rumored feud with Taylor Swift. In an interview with CBS This Morning's Gayle King, Carrie says there's no rivalry between the two Grammy winners. She says the problem is that celebrity gossip blogs spread rumors based on anonymous sources.

ADELE: A Diss For Chris?

Adele let her feisty side show at the Grammy Awards on Sunday night -- by giving Chris Brown an earful after he refused to join the rest of the crowd in a standing ovation for Frank Ocean.

Breaking with music biz tradition, Brown stayed glued to his seat after Ocean beat him out for the Best Urban Contemporary Album Grammy. That prompted Adele, who was just a couple of seats over, to shout something angrily in his direction. Brown allegedly attacked Ocean a couple of weeks ago at a Los Angeles recording studio.

Adele didn't hold a grudge for long, though. She posed for photos with Brown and Ocean -- separately -- at a post-awards party.

VALENTINE’S DAY: Ways to Beat The V-Day Blues

Being single on Valentine’s Day can be rough – it’s an in-your-face reminder that you don't have that special someone in your life.

But don’t let it get you down. Here are some ways to beat the Valentine's Day blues ...

• Exercise − Studies show the endorphins, serotonin and dopamine released during working out can improve mood.
   
• Volunteer − Several studies have shown that volunteering for the less fortunate helps your mood, health and even your life span.
   
• Watch a funny movie − Psychiatrists have proven that emotions are contagious.
   
• Go somewhere sunny − Nearly 10 percent of Americans suffer from Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), and February is the worst month. Sunlight can boost levels of serotonin in the blood, counteracting SAD.
   
• Adopt a Pet − Several studies show that people with pets live longer, happier and healthier lives. If you're looking for unconditional love, this is a definite way to get it, and save an animal's life in the process.

VALENTINE'S DAY: Eau De Pizza Hut

Are you still looking for a gift for your special Valentine? You can't go wrong with perfume. Well, maybe you can.

Finally available in the United States – it's Eau de Pizza Hut. That's right, Pizza Hut perfume. You know the smell that slams you in the face the second you open up a hot Pizza Hut box? Well, now your special lady can smell like that.

Sure, it's a cheesy gift, but it won't cost you a lot of dough (cheese and dough, get it?). From now through Wednesday, tweet @PizzaHut using #LastMinuteLovers – and you may get to win one of these limited-edition bottles. You'll also receive a $20 Pizza Hut gift card so you could also splurge for a nice Valentine's Day dinner.

One way or another, it's sure to be a Valentine's Day she won't ever forget. (Huffington Post)

FUN.: Not So New, But Still Cool   

Fun. have joined an interesting club -- Best New Artist winners that weren't that new. A few years ago the Recording Academy changed the rules of that Grammy category to allow acts that have just tasted their first bit of success, even if they've been making music for a long time. And Fun., who are on their second album and whose members have played together in various bands for 12 years, certainly fit that bill. Guitarist Jack Antonoff says after playing for small crowds and selling very few albums "everything lately has been a culmination of what we've been through."

FOOD & DRINK: No More Romantic Fortune Cookie Messages

Most people hope a fortune cookie will give them insight about winning the lottery or the promise of true love, but don't hold your breath this Valentine's Day when looking for love advice from the sweet little cookie ... it won't be there!

The largest fortune cookie manufacturing company in the world has decided to stop printing romantic fortunes after pressure and complaints from parents. Parents have complained to the NYC based company that they don't want their children reading romantic fortunes, even if they aren't inappropriate.

In an effort to be more "G" rated, the offensive fortunes, like "One who admires you greatly is hidden before your eyes," and "The evening promises romantic interest," will be completely replaced with "You make every day special" and "No one on Earth is as beautiful as you." (Newser)

TAYLOR SWIFT: No Fits, Just Songs

Taylor Swift may take out her anger on ex-boyfriends by writing songs about them, but you'll never hear her yell at them.

She tells Elle magazine, "I don’t think I’ve ever yelled at an ex-boyfriend. Ever. I’m not a yeller. I’m not a fit thrower. If something is done, it’s done.”

And about those songs -- she simply writes them to understand her feelings. "If people want to dissect the lyrics, that’s their right, but it’s all coming from the exact same place as where I started. It’s just something I do to feel better.”

The issue of Elle with Taylor on the cover hits newsstands on February 19th. 

STORAGE WARS: Star Commits Suicide

Storage Wars star Mark Balelo reportedly killed himself today (Monday) by carbon monoxide poisoning.

Insiders tell TMZ that Balelo was found dead in his car, which was parked and running in the garage at his auction house in Simi Valley, California.

Balelo was reportedly arrested for a drug-related offense on Saturday. He was said to have been distraught when he got out of jail.

An autopsy will be conducted tomorrow (Tuesday).

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CHRISTOPHER DORNER: Could Face Death Penalty, Bought Scuba Gear   

Suspected cop-killer Christopher Dorner was still on the run on Monday, but that didn't stop prosecutors at the Riverside County district attorney's office from filing murder and attempted murder charges again him.

The disgruntled ex-cop has been charged with one count of murder, with special circumstance allegations in the killing of a peace officer and discharge of a firearm from a vehicle, in the killing of 34-year-old Riverside police officer Michael Craine, a married father of two and a veteran of the Kuwait war.

Meanwhile, investigators have received more than 700 tips about Dorner's whereabouts, but there have been several false sightings. Authorities are hoping the $1 million reward will entice someone, including possibly Dorner's own relatives, to give them information that will led to his arrest.

Meanwhile, TMZ has obtained video of what it says is Dorner buying scuba equipment at a Sports Chalet store in Torrance, California on February 1st, two days before he allegedly committed his first two murders. TMZ speculates that Dorner could have used the scuba gear when he reportedly tried to steal a boat on February 6th.

Sources: Los Angeles Times, TMZ