Jackson's Toxicology Report Shows More Than One Drug

August 07, 2009 by:Bridget Daly

New developments in the case of Michael Jackson’s toxicology report. According to multiple law enforcement sources, Propofol wasn’t the only drug found in Michael Jackson’s system at the time of his death.

TMZ is reporting that alprazolam, which is better known as Xanax, was also found. This drug is commonly used to treat patients with anxiety.

But it’s still believed that Propofol, according to a source, the "front and center in terms of why [Jackson] died."

In related news, if it is eventually concluded that drugs were in fact the cause of Michael’s death, it may mean bad news for AEG as drugs were not covered in the life insurance policy. They took out a $17.5 million life insurance policy with Lloyd’s of London on Michael Jackson for his London comeback.

According to a new report released by the LA Times, the policy would only be paid out if Jackson's death was proved to be accidental and occurred after the completion of a second physical.

Michael only went through one physical prior to the concerts; not two. The policy reads: "This insurance does not cover any loss indirectly arising out of, contributed to, by or resulting from...the illegal possession or illicit taking of drugs and their effects.”

Louise Shield, Lloyd’s head of communications, said in a statement, "I can't comment on this at all. I haven't seen a copy of this policy, and even if I had, I couldn't comment because it is confidential."

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Angelina Jolie Reportedly on a Liquid Diet

March 24, 2009

by:

Bridget Daly

Angelina Jolie has sparked some new fear after looking even thinner than usual on the set of her new movie, Salt.

According to the UK Sun, Angie's dropped 21 pounds in just 21 days. That's a pound a day people! Talk about unhealthy!

A source said: “She does all her own stunts but we worry she could injure herself due to the weight loss.”

The diet, which, encourages practitioners to stick only to lemon juice, cayenne pepper, and maple syrup, is reportedly leaving the actress exhausted. Well 21 days without eating will do that to ya!

And this isn't any old role for Angelina. In Salt, she plays a Russian spy and is reportedly doing all of her own stunts. Doing stunts on no food will not do a body good!

While The Sun claims she's lost 21 pounds, another source says it's only around 8 pounds. The source tells Britain’s Grazia magazine that Angelina started her detox three days before last month’s Oscars and is already battling weakness and fatigue.

Another source told , “She has been trying to go for the full 21 days, but it’s tough. She's lost around eight pounds, but is now introducing a couple of small meals in between shakes as she was starting to feel weak.”

They also say Brad is reportedly so fed up with her new diet he stormed out of their rented Long Island mansion last week. Well, we're all for detoxes, but Angie is one woman who doesn't need it! She looks fabulous! And she should be concentrating on her film role and not her weight!

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The World's Most Powerful Celebrities

Edited by Matthew Miller, Dorothy Pomerantz and Lacey Rose,

Angelina Jolie dethrones Oprah Winfrey to top this year's Celebrity 100.

She's rich. She's talented. She's beautiful. And now Angelina Jolie is the most powerful celebrity in the world.

Thanks to the release of several blockbuster movies and an endless sea of media buzz, Jolie has dethroned Oprah Winfrey to top this year's Celebrity 100 list, Forbes' annual ranking of the world's ultra famous.

Jolie raked in $27 million in the past 12 months thanks to a movie schedule that included Kung Fu Panda, Wanted and the not-yet-released spy thriller Salt. Even more impressive: The publicity she garnered following the birth of her twins, as well as the consistent headlines she grabs for her philanthropic efforts and her relationship with actor Brad Pitt, who ranks No. 9 on the list.

Winfrey drops to No. 2 on the list. The media maven has pocketed $275 million in the last year, making her the list's top earner. Though viewership for her daily chat fest, The Oprah Winfrey Show, continues to erode, her earnings remain unchanged from a year ago. In addition to Winfrey's monthly magazine, she has a three-year, $55 million deal with XM Satellite Radio. Early next year, the self-made billionaire will roll out the lifestyle-themed Oprah Winfrey Network in partnership with Discovery Communications.

In a year filled with humbling bank failures and violent stock market swings, the earning power of the 2009 Celebrity 100 remained remarkably resilient. The cumulative earnings of the 2009 list totaled $4.1 billion, up slightly from last year's $4 billion haul.

The primary reason celebrities are still making big money: Many stars are locked into long-term performance and endorsement contracts. If the economy does not improve, expect the downturn to catch up to the A-list next year (see "The Future Of Fame").

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10 Healthy Fast Food Choices to Fuel Your Vacation Travel

Written by Beth Sumrell Ehrensberger, MPH, RD

(HealthCastle.com) You're in a hurry and you're hungry. Add to that the fact that you're traveling and there are only fast food restaurants for miles, and you can be in for mealtime trouble. If you were at home with more time and options, your best bet would be to pass on the fast food and brown bag your meal. Even if you dig through the greasy fare on the drive-thru menu to find the few selections that keep calories and fat within reason, fast food - even healthy fast food - still has more sodium than you need. But if you are faced with fast food or no food, use our guide to select a better-for-you healthy fast food meal, each with 400 calories or less.

Healthy Fast Food Starts

1. McDonald's Egg McMuffin:
   Not only does this sandwich make easy work of on-the-go dining, it makes a filling breakfast with 18 grams of hunger-curbing protein. Just be sure to stop at the sandwich; adding hash browns will tack on an extra 150 calories and 9 grams of fat. Instead, order a small OJ.


2. Starbucks Perfect Oatmeal:
   Even the lower fat versions of the coffee cakes and muffins at Starbucks can deliver over 300 empty calories. Avert your eyes from the pastry case and choose a hot cup of whole grain perfection instead. Bonus of choosing the oatmeal: you can select your choice of oatmeal toppings: brown sugar, dried fruit, or nuts.

Healthy Fast Food Mid-Day Meals

1. Subway "6 Grams of Fat or Less Menu" Sandwiches:
   Choose from an entire mini-menu of tempting sandwiches, like Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki. But take care to stick to the "6 grams of fat" sandwich formula - adding sauces, mayo, oil, or cheese will ratchet up the calories and fat. If you're looking for extras, load your sandwich with the variety of fresh veggie toppings..


2. Wendy's Mandarin Chicken Salad:
   When you're traveling it can be hard to find vegetables, but a big salad from Wendy's can ensure you're not homesick for greens. As is the case with most fast food salads, it's important to use as little of the dressing packet as you can, and pass up the extras - in this case, the crispy noodles and almonds.


3. McDonald's Fruit and Yogurt Parfait:
   If you're looking for a light, vegetarian lunch or snack, a calcium-loaded yogurt can fit the bill. Pair it with a Caesar salad dressed with the low fat balsamic vinaigrette instead of the regular Caesar dressing, and you'll have a healthy meal.


4. KFC Tender Roast Sandwich:
   You can choose to have your sandwich with or without sauce. If you go sauce-less you'll bank 100 calories and 11 grams of fat (Starbucks Light Frappucino later?), but if you do add the sauce, you'll still enjoy lunch for 400 calories.

Healthy Fast Food Dinners

1. KFC Grilled Chicken:
   Despite the name, not everything at KFC is fried. If you go with a grilled chicken breast, you'll still have enough calories left over to add some fiber to your meal, like a serving of three bean salad and a small ear of corn on the cob.


2. McDonald's Premium Grilled Chicken Classic Sandwich:
   As long as you skip the mayo on your sandwich, you can slip in below 400 calories. If you're willing to invest a few more calories, you can add a side salad dressed with half a packet of low fat balsamic vinaigrette.


3. McDonald's Hamburger:
   If you're really hankering for a hamburger, McDonald's is the place to give in, since the beef patty in a plain hamburger is small. But pass on the usual side of fries and order a side salad instead.


4. Pizza Hut Thin 'N Crispy Veggie Lover's Pizza:
   If only pizza will do, make sure you order a thin crust, skip the meats and extra cheese ,and load up on veggies - and stop at 2 slices.

Happy Trip! =)


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