Thirty may be the new 20, but stars this month have taught us that 50 might just be the new 80.
With the deaths of icons Michael Jackson, Farah Fawcett, Ed McMahon and Billy Mays earlier this summer, it's a wonder the baby boomer generation has anything to relate to anymore.
I'm sure everyone is tired of turning on the television to see Michael Jackson. Were there track marks on his arms? Was the body really buried with the casket? Was his nose really still attached to his body? Does anyone really care? Just listen to the hundreds of soon-to-come unreleased songs, dance in front of your mirror and cry about it.
Speaking of celebrity-related heartbreak, notice the sobbing of millions of tweens that rang out across suburban America after Kevin Jonas announced his engagement to Danielle Deleasia? And guess how his bandmate bros congratulated him: Twitter. Real sentimental, guys. Maybe Jonas and Deleasia will tweet out their wedding invitations in a few months.
Rupert Grint hinted at his undying love for Emma Watson in an interview this month. After sucking face with her in the filming of their next movie, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows," they both said, rather unconvincingly, that they have no attraction for each other and the kiss was awkward. Watson reportedly has a boyfriend, but he should be no match for the love potion Grint's brewing. We're all pulling for you, Rupert. You've got this.
Millions of nerds, dorks and geeks put on their finest spandex superhero outfits, hopped in mom's minivan and headed to San Diego last week for Comic-Con 2009. There they got to check out action figures, learn to draw their favorite comics, read up on the latest manga and watch sneak previews for movies such as "Avatar" and "Jonah Hex," which stars Megan Fox.
Gaming nerds should also beware a potential addiction to World of Warcraft. This online multiplayer role- playing game is more addicting than crack. Just ask the kid who has more than 6 million views on YouTube and was featured on Fox News for a video of his meltdown after his mom canceled his online account. His tantrum included, but was not limited to, screaming, kicking, removal of clothing and attempted sodomy with a television remote.
God help his future wife.
