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Marysafan
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08-07-2000

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 9:41 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Marysafan a private message Print Post    
Well, it appears that Wayne Gretsky's "Schultz" act...("I know NOTHING!") is getting a little less believable. Sources are now reporting that he was recorded talking about the gambling ring with Rick Toccet on a state sponsored wire tap before it was dismantled. (oops)

And if that weren't enough...apparently the lovely Mrs Gretsky is a pretty high roller...or someone very close to her is.

Jones was among the gamblers who placed more than $1.7 million in wagers in the past six weeks with the ring allegedly run by Tocchet and a New Jersey state trooper. Jones put down $500,000 on games during that period, including $75,000 on last weekend's Super Bowl, sources said. She even wagered on which team would win the opening coin toss -- winning $5,000 with that bet.

http://www.nj.com/news/ledger/index.ssf?/base/news-5/1139473046103140.xml&coll=1

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:03 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Yeah I think Nicole needs to add a lil red to her hair cause her hair and skin all blend together. <shudder>

Rupertbear
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09-19-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rupertbear a private message Print Post    
I read last night that Jennifer Anniston's friends are all urging her to kick Vince Vaughn to the curb because she's always complaining about him!

Keith Urban is gorgeous...wonder if those two will last?

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 10:21 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
It would appear that Mr. Fiennes gets the 12 year itch. He was married for 12 years to the actress that played Dr. Corday on ER when he took up with Francesca.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
LOL

Can you hear me now?

Husband and wife country crooners Tim McGraw and Faith Hill were happy to talk to anybody about their Grammy win Wednesday night — even out-of-state callers.

When a reporter’s cell phone went off as the two were answering questions, McGraw stepped off the interview stage, grabbed it and handed it to his wife.

“Hi, this is Faith Hill, do you have a question?” she asked.

From his office in New York City, Associated Press Entertainment Editor Jesse Washington asked what she thought of Sly Stone, who received a rousing, star-studded tribute during the 48th annual Grammy Awards.

“He’s amazing. I thought his look was classic,” she said of the artist’s flamboyant Mohawk hairstyle. “We’re going to try to pull that off.”

McGraw then snatched the phone back and told Washington, “Your reporter is going to have to call you later” and hung up.

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
Eeyore, love it.

I love Tim and Faith, individually and as a couple. They couldn't be anymore down to earth and they seem to have the type of love for each other that we all dream for. They both sparkle when they talk about the other.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
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Alicia and Christina both looked beautiful last night! Which look do you prefer???

Maris
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03-28-2002

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Maris a private message Print Post    
I loved Alicia's dress, absolutely my favorite of the evening.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:31 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
I don't like the shade of red lipstick, and I've never been a fan of the East/West cone boob look either. Alicia Keys wins, no contest.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:33 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
I thought Alicia and Xtina both looked sublime. That pic doesn't do justice to how beautiful Xtina was last night, though. She really looked like marilyn, but in a completely contemporary way (and I have not been a fan of her "fashion sense" these past five years or so). I think married life (engaged life?) agrees with her.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Love Alicia's dress. Why do blonds always seem to want to try to look like Marilyn?

Landi
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07-29-2002

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landi a private message Print Post    
i'm not fond of the east/west cone boob thing either. but that's the way mine are heading. or somedays it's north/south.

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Brittney had a wardrobe malfunction at a post-Grammy party. [Image is too big to post here]

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
Oh my goodness that is hilarious!!! And the look on KFed's face

Native_texan
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08-24-2004

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Native_texan a private message Print Post    
It looks like her dress is twisted around so that her other side would have been completely exposed when she backs away from KFed. And in a dress that tight, she can't feel the difference?

Twiggyish
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08-14-2000

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 1:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twiggyish a private message Print Post    
sort of like Janet Jackson's little accident.

Mocha
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08-12-2001

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mocha a private message Print Post    
Just saw pics of Madonna from the Grammy's and she looked a hot mess with her old self lol.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 1:48 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
LOL, when I first looked at the picture Tish, I thought KFed was the wardrobe malfunction.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
KCAL9 (Los Angeles) just mentioned that Wayne Gretsky is heard on some wire taps in last two months discussing ways his wife could avoid being implicated in illegal gambling ring, (says per AP)

Sad

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
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I just think she looked beautiful!

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
That's a pretty pic of her.

Seamonkey
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09-07-2000

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Seamonkey a private message Print Post    
Yow!

Tishala
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08-01-2000

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tishala a private message Print Post    
Yes, she was gorgeous. That pic from the green carpet (which is absurd, btw; have a red carpet like everyone else!) doesn't do her justice. She looked like a glamour queen when she was singing with Mr. Hancock last night.

Eeyoreslament
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07-20-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 3:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Eeyoreslament a private message Print Post    
Now you see, THAT picture looks GREAT!

(Still not convinced about the shade of red, but she does look beautiful there.)

Rupertbear
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09-19-2003

Thursday, February 09, 2006 - 4:10 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rupertbear a private message Print Post    
This is from the MSN Homepage. It sounds to me as if Gretsky was aware of the situation before it made headlines but so far, he appears innocent of any wrong doing.

The widening controversy surrounding an alleged illegal sports betting ring has touched Wayne Gretzky himself.


CBC Sports
According to a story on the Newark Star-Ledger's website on Thursday, law enforcement sources say state wiretaps indicate the Phoenix Coyotes head coach discussed the multimillion-dollar gambling operation run by Rick Tocchet, his friend and assistant coach.

Though there is no evidence that Gretzky placed any bets, the Star-Ledger story claims secret phone recordings reveal that he knew of the operation before the story made headlines earlier this week.

When contacted by CBC News, a New Jersey state police spokesman would neither confirm nor deny the report.

Wayne Gretzky's wife, Janet Jones, and several NHL players have also been implicated for their alleged involvement in the gambling ring.

According to Sportsnet, Jones was expected to make an announcement Thursday regarding the controversy.

At least 12 NHL players have been implicated, including former Philadelphia Flyer Jeremy Roenick and Boston Bruins forward Travis Green.

Contacted by a Canadian Press Olympic reporter calling from Turin, Italy, on Thursday, Roenick had no comment other than: "Bring me home some cannoli."

Green wouldn't talk about whether he has been interviewed by investigators, telling the Boston Globe that Tocchet "is a friend of mine, but I have no comment about it. I have no comment on that situation."

Ex-Flyers John LeClair and Mark Recchi, who were initially linked to the controversy (Recchi was named in a report on a Philadelphia news website), have strongly denied involvement and demanded a retraction and apology. The hockey stars also threatened to sue if their names were not cleared by those who published the report.

"Mark Recchi and John LeClair categorically deny any wrongdoing and are outraged that their names have been associated with the Operation Slap Shot investigation," attorney Bob Del Greco said. "While each has maintained a personal and business relationship with their friend and former teammate Rick Tocchet, neither have any involvement whatsoever in any gambling operation."

The Philadelphia site, run by ABC TV affililate WPVI, pulled the Recchi story and issued an apology.

Recchi and LeClair said they haven't been contacted by authorities and don't expect to be.

New Jersey state police Capt. Albert Della Fave told the New York Daily News there was no evidence that NHL players provided information about injuries or other locker-room gossip to gamblers. He also said there was also no indication NHL games were fixed.

"At this point, this is a bookmaking investigation," Della Fave told the Daily News.

In the midst of these developments, the man at the core of the ever-escalating story, Rick Tocchet, was granted an indefinite leave of absence on Wednesday evening from his duties as an assistant coach with the Phoenix Coyotes.

The move was requested by Tocchet, who has been accused of financing a nationwide gambling ring. He attended a meeting at the NHL head office in New York earlier in the day, and was granted the leave by league commissioner Gary Bettman.

The leave comes with certain conditions.

He must cease all contact and communication with league and team personnel during the length of the leave. Bettman also apparently retains the right to change the terms of the absence at any time.

"We view the charges against Mr. Tocchet in the most serious terms," said a statement issued by Bettman. "We have pledged our full co-operation to the New Jersey State Police and the New Jersey Attorney General's Office."

The release went on to say that the league was conducting its own investigation. The Associated Press reported that the league had hired former federal prosecutor Robert J. Cleary, who headed the Unabomber case, to investigate this case.

" with files from Canadian Press"