- Sean Hayes (actor, Will & Grace‘s Jack) (42)
- Chris Isaak (singer, “Wicked Game”) (56)
- Derek Jeter (New York Yankees shortstop) (38)
- Chris O’Donnell (actor, Scent of a Woman, Circle of Friends, Batman Forever, Grey’s Anatomy) (42)
- Gretchen Wilson (country star) (39)
- Dave Grusin (jazz pianist, composer, and arranger) (78)
- Patty Smyth (lead singer, Scandal; wife of John McEnroe) (55)
- Jason Schwartzman (actor, Bored to Death, Rushmore, I Heart Huckabees, Shopgirl) (32)
- Paul Thomas Anderson (director, There Will Be Blood, Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Punch-Drunk Love) (42)
- Mick Jones (singer-guitarist, the Clash, Big Audio Dynamite) (57)
- Billy Davis, Jr. (singer, the 5th Dimension, Marilyn McCoo & Billy Davis, Jr.) (74, disputed)
- Michael Vick (disgraced football player) (32)
- Nick Offerman (actor, Parks and Recreation, husband of Megan Mullally) (42)
Month: June 2012
June 26
1819, William Clarkson of New York patents the bicycle.
1904, Actor Peter Lorre (The Maltese Falcon, Casablanca) is born. He dies in 1964.
1909, Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis Presley‘s longtime manager, is born. He dies in 1997.
1912, the Oreo cookie was invented by Nabisco.
1917, the first troops of the American Expeditionary Force arrived in France during World War One.
1927, the Cyclone roller coaster opened at Coney Island in Brooklyn, New York.
1945, the charter of the United Nations was signed by 50 countries in San Francisco.
1963, President John F. Kennedy visited West Berlin, where he was greeted by more than one million of the divided city’s residents. In a speech, he made his famous declaration, “Ich bin ein Berliner.” He meant “I am a Berliner,” but it translated literally as “I am a jelly donut.”
1974, Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton divorced for the first time. They later remarried — and redivorced.
1975, Sonny & Cher‘s divorce was finalized after 11 years of marriage.
1977, Elvis Presley made what turned out to be his final public appearance, at the Market Square Arena in Indianapolis. He died 51 days later.
1990, President George Bush, who had campaigned for office on a pledge of “no new taxes,” conceded that tax increases would have to be included in any deficit-reduction package worked out with congressional negotiators.
1993, in retaliation for an Iraqi plot to assassinate former U.S. president George Bush during his April visit to Kuwait, President Bill Clinton ordered U.S. warships to fire Tomahawk cruise missiles at Iraqi intelligence headquarters in downtown Baghdad. The attack destroyed the building, and according to Iraqi accounts, killed several civilians.
2000, Federal investigators concluded John F. Kennedy, Jr.‘s plane crashed after he became disoriented and lost control.
2000, rival scientific teams completed the first rough map of the human genetic code after a 10-year race.
June 26
CBS
- NCIS (repeat)
- NCIS: LOS ANGELES (repeat)
- 48 HOURS MYSTERY – Police suspect a soldier of killing the woman he loves.
- U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS – Swimming.
- AMERICA’S GOT TALENT – Hopefuls perform for the judges in Las Vegas.
- LOVE IN THE WILD – The couples must barter coconuts in order to advance through a jungle challenge; ulterior motives come to light at the Couple’s Choice Ceremony; a couple is sent home.
- HELL’S KITCHEN – The contestants prepare food for UFC fighter Tito Ortiz and former boxer Sugar Ray Leonard.
- MASTERCHEF – The cooks must prepare a high quality dish using $20 worth of ingredients; during the eliminatoun round the cooks try to recreate their favorite desserts.
- LAST MAN STANDING (repeat)
- LAST MAN STANDING (repeat)
- EXTREME MAKEOVER: WEIGHT LOSS EDITION (repeat)
- THE CATALINA – Conflict arises between Stephanie and Morgan during a beach polo tournament.
- THE L.A. COMPLEX (repeat)
BRAVO
- THE REAL HOUSEWIVES OF ORANGE COUNTY – (season finale) Drama continues at Heather’s party; Vicki and Tamra fight.
DAY TIME TALK SHOW
THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOW – (repeat)
THE VIEW – Elizabeth Banks, Rielle Hunter
LATE NIGHT TALK SHOWS
THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (CBS) – LeBron James, Andrew Garfield, Maroon 5
THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH JAY LENO (NBC) – Matt LeBlanc, Sig Hansen & Keith Colburn, Robin Thicke
JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE (ABC) – Louis C.K., Zoe Kazan
THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH CRAIG FERGUSON (CBS) – Breckin Meyer
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON (NBC) – Emma Stone, Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Mark Sweet
LAST CALL WITH CARSON DALY (NBC) – (repeat)
THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART (COMEDY CENTRAL) – Seth McFarlane
THE COLBERT REPORT (COMEDY CENTRAL) – Richard Ford
CONAN – Russell Brand, Big K.R.I.T.
June 26
KELLY OSBOURNE’S EX BANNED FROM COUNTRY: Kelly Osbourne’s ex-boyfriend, Bert McCraken and his band The Used have reportedly been banned from performing in Canada for a decade, because of Bert’s criminal record. According to Rolling Stone, the group had to cancel a Canadian tour after McCraken was denied entry. Bert said, “They won’t let me in. They said not for 10 years. It’s weird, they’re like, ‘You need to rehabilitate these crimes before you come back to Canada.’ I’m like, ‘What does that mean?’ When I say criminal record, I’m talking teensy, eensy misdemeanors they still have on my record from, like, 2001 and 2003 – trespassing.”
CARLY RAE JEPSEN AT TEEN CHOICE AWARDS: Carly Rae Jepsen will perform at the Teen Choice Awards on Fox. The singer said, “It’s been a dream of mine to attend the Teen Choice Awards for years. To perform and be nominated is such an honor. I’m looking forward to sharing this amazing night with the fans and friends who got me there!”
JUSTIN BIEBER LIKES BEING NAKED: Justin Bieber told a local radio host about why it feels good to be a homeowner. He said, “I am running around naked in the house, often. That’s what you have to do when you get your own place, feel comfortable to just run around, get some cereal – butt naked.”
ANOTHER MAN SUES JOHN TRAVOLTA: Another man has come forward, claiming that John Travolta sexually assaulted him. Fabian Zanzi says that the incident occurred when he was working on a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in 2009. He alleges that Travolta called him to the room under the guise of a food delivery, but when Zanzi arrived, the actor supposedly disrobed and embraced him. After Zanzi resisted his advances, Travolta allegedly offered him $12,000 to stay quiet. Zanzi claims he told his managers about the situation, but they refused to let him write it up. Zanzi is suing for unspecified damages.ERIC CHRISTIAN OLSEN TIES THE KNOT: Eric Christian Olsen is a married man. The NCIS: Los Angeles star tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend, actress Sarah Wright, on Saturday (June 23rd) in Wyoming. He told People magazine, “You hear people talk about cold feet, but there was never a moment of doubt with Sarah because no one makes me happier, no one makes me laugh more, and I can’t imagine a better mother for our future children.” The couple met in 2006.
REESE WITHERSPOON TALKS BABY BUMP: Reese Witherspoon is finally opening up about her pregnancy. Months after it became obvious she was expecting, the actress acknowledged her baby bump at a Chicago event over the weekend after reporters complimented her appearance. Reese responded, “Thanks, but frankly I’m feeling very round tonight.”The 36-year-old said that she’s currently filming a movie in Atlanta, and “after I finish that, I’m going to take a little time off — and go have a baby.” This is Reese’s first child with husband Jim Toth; she has two children from her marriage to Ryan Phillippe.
CHRISTIE BRINKLEY AND PETER COOK REACH SETTLEMENT: Christie Brinkley and Peter Cookmay finally stop airing their dirty laundry in public. GossipCop.com reported that the bitter exes reached an out-of-court settlement on Monday, the day before they were due to begin a trial. Brinkley announced on Facebook, “In a late night settlement, I finally won the right to establish boundaries with provisions such as an intermediary to deal with email bullying, verbal and emotional abuse. I am hopeful the steps taken will now protect my Constitutional right to quiet enjoyment and peace and serve as a template for the courts to help others avoid the lengthy trials and tribulations that cost taxpayers money, and at a cost to families that CAN be calculated in dollars. But it’s the emotional toll which can only be measured in tears that must be considered by the courts and media alike.”
JENNA JAMESON CHARGED WITH DUI: Jenna Jameson has been charged with DUI in connection with her arrest last month. The former porn star was busted in California on May 25th after smashing her car into a light pole. She subsequently failed a sobriety test and police said she was over the legal alcohol limit and had two prescription drugs in her system at the time of her arrest. She’s now been charged with two counts of DUI and one count of driving without a valid license. She could face up to a year in jail if convicted.
BRAD AND ANGELINA GETTING MARRIED IN ENGLAND? Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly planning to tie the knot overseas. The Daily Star reported that the couple want to get married in a simple ceremony in England and then hold a bigger celebration in France. A source told the tabloid, “They’ve always planned to have the official part secretly with just their kids and family. They’re looking at Windsor register office, where Charles and Camilla and Elton John and David Furnish tied the knot. It allows same-sex marriages, something the couple passionately believe in.”
REGIS PHILBIN PERMANENTLY TEAMING UP WITH KATHIE LEE? Regis Philbin might be headed back to morning television — alongside his former Live! co-host Kathie Lee Gifford. RadarOnline.com reported that if Hoda Kotb replacesAnn Curry opposite Matt Lauer, as its been reported, Regis could step in alongside Kathie Lee for the fourth hour of the Today show. A source told the site, “Kathie Lee and Regis have a long history together from their days of working together on their own show, Live! With Regis and Kathie Lee. The two have remained very good friends in the years since both left the show.”
NEW GLEE DETAILS REVEALED: Details have been revealed about the characters that Kate Hudson and Sarah Jessica Parker will play on Glee next season. TV Guide reported that Hudson will play a NYADA dance instructor who coaches Lea Michele’s character Rachel. Parker will play a “manager of sorts” to Chris Colfer’s character, Kurt — however, it’s not in the performance arena. The show’s fourth season will premiere on September 13th.
CHRIS PINE NOT STARRING IN ’50 SHADES OF GREY’: Contrary to reports, Chris Pine will not be starring as Christian Grey in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. Pine cleared up the rumors to Jay Leno, explaining, “Look, I was on a red carpet in Las Vegas, and someone asked me and the only reason I knew about it is that every woman in my life has read this trilogy. . . And I said yeah sure, if it comes around, blah blah blah as you do [but] I’m not doing it, no.”
MAURA TIERNEY JOINS ‘THE GOOD WIFE’: Maura Tierney has joined CBS’ The Good Wife. EW.comreported that the former ER star will have a recurring role next season as a “self-made millionaire who has become the doyenne of Chicago Democratic politics.” She will be introduced in the show’s September season premiere.
First Nationals Travel to Kearney
The North Platte First Nationals have 16 victories this season, but few were as sweet as their 1-0 shutout win over Kearney at Bill Wood Field back on June 5. Tonight they’ll aim to complete a season series sweep of their rivals at Kearney’s Memorial Field. It’s part of a junior-senior doubleheader tonight, with the juniors playing at 5:30 and the seniors to follow at 8. The First Nationals juniors and seniors also had a scheduling change. Instead of hosting Overton tomorrow in a doubleheader, they’ll each take on Hershey instead.
Rockies Beat Strasburg, Nationals (LISTEN LIVE TONIGHT on ESPN Radio 1410)
The Colorado Rockies team effort on the mound was better than the effort of Washington Nationals ace Steven Strasburg in a 4-2 Rockies win last night at Coors Field. Jeff Francis started for the Rockies and worked five innings. Josh Roenicke followed for two innings, and Matt Belisle and Rafael Betancourt worked one inning apiece. They combined to limit the Nationals to eight hits and strike out ten. The Rockies offense got to Strasburg for a pair of runs in the sixth inning. Carlos Gonzalez had an RBI single and Todd Helton hit a sacrifice fly to put the Rockies ahead 3-2. Chris Nelson’s RBI knock in the seventh gave the team insurance. Nationals teenage phenom Bryce Harper was 0-for-4 with three strikeouts on the night. The Rockies and Nationals play game two of their four game set tonight in Denver. ESPN Radio 1410 has the action, with pregame coverage at 7:05 and first pitch at 7:40.
CWS: Top Cats – Arizona Wins Fourth National Title
A three-run ninth inning lifted the Arizona Wildcats to the fourth College World Series championship. The Cats lifted the Walnut and Bronze for the first time since 1986 after dethroning the two-time defending champs South Carolina with a 4-1 win in Game Two of the championship series. Brandon Dixon’s RBI double in the ninth snapped a 1-1 tie, and Trent Gilbert’s two-run single provided breathing room. The Gamecocks loaded the bases with one out in the ninth inning, but Arizona closer Mathew Troupe got Greyson Greiner to fly out to end South Carolina’s reign. Wildcats head coach Andy Lopez became only the second coach in NCAA history to win a College World Series at two different schools. He’d previously coached Pepperdine to the crown in 1992. Arizona outfielder Robert Refsnyder was named the Series’ Most Outstanding Player.
Maric Becomes First Former Husker Hoopster to Play in Olympics
Former Husker men’s basketball player Aleks Maric will have the honor of representing his country at the London Olympics next month. Maric will suit up for Australia, one of twelve nations that will compete for the gold medal. After a career at Nebraska that saw him named an All-Big 12 player twice, Maric has played professionally overseas, spending the last two seasons in Greece. He is the first former Husker to participate in an Olympic Games.
Lochte Beats Phelps in First Head-to-Head Battle at Olympic Trials in Omaha
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Ryan Lochte has won his first head-to-head showdown with Michael Phelps at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials.
The 27-year-old Floridian captured the 400-meter individual medley Monday night, taking command on the breaststroke leg and holding off Phelps in the freestyle for a time of 4 minutes, 7.06 seconds. Phelps claimed the second Olympic spot in 4:07.89.
Tyler Clary, who took second at last year’s world championships, won’t even get a chance to swim the event in London. He faded to third in 4:09.92.
Phelps won the 400 IM at the past two Olympics, but vowed to drop the grueling event after Beijing. In the past year, he brought it back — and now he’ll be swimming it again in London.
GPS Bikes used to track thieves
LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — University of Nebraska-Lincoln campus police have been using GPS-equipped “bait bikes” to catch thieves.
Sgt. John Backer told local media that the department has been using the GPS trackers since late 2010.
Ninety-three bicycle thefts were reported on campus in 2011, down from 115 the year before. The annual average is 94.5 bike thefts.
The department uses bicycles it acquired as abandoned property.
Backer says the bikes used are just average bikes, which is what’s being stolen.
Officers leave the bikes unlocked in public spots and they’re usually stolen within five hours. The GPS leads officers to the bikes and, often, the thieves who are still astride their stolen prizes.