Sierra Blanca, Texas, was named for a nearby mountain once covered in white poppies.
That’s ironic, because this tiny, 510-person town hosts the infamous border drug check-point that has taken down the tour buses of Fiona Apple, Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg. Just last Wednesday, agents there raided Nelly’s bus and found 10 pounds of pot, 36 baggies of heroin and a gun (his bodyguard is taking the rap).
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Nicki Minaj does not like Mariah Carey, unless threatening to knock someone out is a sign of affection.
TMZ reports that the two “American Idol” judges have been at each other’s throats since day-one.
“I’m not f***ing putting up with her f***ing highness over there,” Minaj hollered at the auditions. Carey then called her a “little bitch.”
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Falling somewhere between a cute gimmick film and a thoughtful consideration of old age, the sci-fi indie “Robot & Frank” centers on a fading former jewel thief who establishes a meaningful connection with a household automaton.
A winning directorial tone and a masterful lead performance turn this nutty premise into something credible, touching and human in this inspired buddy comedy.
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Like many people, we were shocked when we heard the news that seemingly rock-solid couple Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins split up after two decades together. But nobody was as surprised as Susan herself.
“People were coming up to me in the street and saying, ‘I cried and cried when I heard,’” the actress told the U.K.’s Telegraph. “Well, I was sadder! I didn’t think it would ever happen, either.”
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