Parents of NYC Public School attendants filed a lawsuit against the city to overturn a ban on students carrying cellphones in school. Parents stated that the ban on cellphones needs to be lifted so that a vital communication link between parents and students, before and after school hours, can continue.

Arguing that it’s a safety issue, some parents complained that, “Without cellphones, our children would have no means to get help... or reinforcements if their crew is out-numbered.”

NY Post

Danny Devito's drunken behavior during his appearance on ABC's "The View" caused a steady spike in Nielsen ratings until Devito began reminiscing about how much sex he and his wife, Rhea Perlman, had in the Lincoln bedroom of the White House, at which point viewers turned to "Martha," preferring boredom to nausea.

"N*GGA, PLEASE!"

Rose Rock, Chris Rock's mother, has called upon Al Sharpton and his National Action Network to demonstrate outside of a South Carolina Cracker Barrel restaurant, where she alleges the staff ignored her.

Chris has stated, "Hey, she knew what she was getting herself into."

Aaron Spelling, one of television's most prolific and commercially
successful independent producers, died at age 83.

Spelling was revered by some for his natural ability to predict what
the country wanted to see. However, he was criticized by others for appealing to
the lowest common denominator by using nepotism to hire marginally talented family members ushering in an era which gave us Latoya Jackson, Adam Baldwin,Shawn Wayans, and Frank Stallone.

NBC celebrates the 4th of July by presenting it’s annual “MACY’s 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular” with such "CURRENT" and "RELEVANT" performers as Lionel “All Night Long” Richie and Liza “New York, New York” Minnelli. The talent was booked to ensure that NBC attracts a youthful demographic. Also added to the allstar line-up are such contemporary artists as Shields and Yarnell, The Captain and Tennille and Carol Channing.

In a sit-down with Giant magazine, 24-year-old pop sensation Beyonce Knowles is finally ready to take the reigns over her career by firing her father-manager Matthew Knowles. The singer admits, “We had our issues. I’d say ‘No’ to something, and he’d book it anyway. Then I’d have to do it because I’d look bad if I didn’t.”

She also mentioned that daddy began to seek advice from other famous father-managers such as Christopher Culkin, Michael Lohan and ‘Papa’ Joe Jackson.

BET founder Robert Johnson is teaming with The Weinstein Company to launch a film label that will produce pics aimed at African-American audiences. To better serve their target demographic Harvey Weinstein suggested that the films begin 35 minutes later than the listed movie showtimes.

Daily Variety, 7/14/06

President Bush spent the first night of the U.N. General Assembly with First Lady Laura Bush, his mother Barbara, and Secretary of State Rice at the New York Public Library to promote literacy.

Upon arrival, Bush was heard saying “Oh, could you read Dr. Seuss’ 'The Hap in the Cap'?”

Though President Bush has made empty threats towards North Korea's defiance regarding Nuclear testing since 2003, Bush has proclaimed, "Worried? No. They, uh, they better watch it buddy. I'm serious. No, for real... no, I am this time!"