Gabrielle Giffords Shooting Might Not Have Prevented By Enhanced Security

Speaker John Boehner said, that members of Congress will likely step up their security in the wake of the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords earlier this month, but cautioned that even enhanced security might not have prevented the assassination attempt.

He said, during an appearance on "Fox News Sunday," I think it's also fair to say that even if there had been a protective detail there, we do not believe it would have stopped this particular incident from occurring.

After the shooting on Jan- 8, members of Congress proposed safety measures ranging from a plexiglass barrier over the House floor to additional funding for security for members, which was slashed when the House voted to cut its operating budget by 5%.

Boehner said it would be responsible for House members to follow safety suggestions from Capitol Police and the Sargeant of Arms Office, particularly changes that can be implemented without additional government funding.


Even with an enhanced focus on security, John Boehner said there is some inherent risk to the job.

We're talking to our constituents, out talking to the American people," he said, we have a very open society in America.

Ricky Martin Could Not Keep Sexuality, A Secret Any Longer

Ricky Martin has dished the dirt on why he decided to come out of the closet.

She Bangs hitmaker says he confirmed long standing rumors that he’s gay because he could not handle it any more, and wanted to tell the world the truth.

Ricky said, I’ve had two very spiritual years, two years with a lot of introspection.

I wanted silence after 25 years . It’s what I needed to be able to accept myself as a man, and to take the decision to become a dad.

I needed to be sound in mind so that they would be okay.

It could be in the city are people out in the city who won’t like me because I’m gay, and it could be in the city are people who will like me greater because I’m gay.

But if my followers on Twitter are anything to go by well, I’ve got two million of those.

Ricky Martin recently revealed he is attracted to guys who have self-confidence without being arrogant and are open to new things.

He said, I love witty, I love mental strength. Just being secure.

With all the stuff I come with, you have to be someone who is sure of himself. That turns on me.

Anybody who is very sure of themselves without being arrogant smart, witty, has a career. Anybody who is very open-minded about things. That’s what, I love, adventurous of the word.

Jesse Eisenberg Surprised For The Social Network’s Instant Hit

Jesse Eisenberg, star of the “The Social Network,” says that he was shocked when the film became an instant hit after its 2010 theater release.

Jesse plays Facebook founder & CEO Mark Zuckerberg in the critically acclaimed film, admits that although he along with the rest of the cast, thought the movie was “great," he never imagined the movie would get such a huge response of worldwide .

Jesse Eisenberg told HollywoodNews.com recently in an interview, when we were filming the movie, we all thought it was great, but none of us could have foreseen the cultural impact it has had, Movies don’t often have the kind of impact that this movie has had. But I think a lot of that has to do with the movie being a fun and accessible vehicle for other people to discuss Facebook and social networking. I think people have wanted to have that discussion and this movie has allowed that to happen.

Jesse also admits that he is not as interested in the Facebook founder, as he was when he first started filming the movie.

Jesse said, when we were rehearsing for the movie, I tried to read up on everything I could on Mark and really understand who he was. Now that the movie is over and I’ve moved on to other things, I read about it like everybody else reads about it. Who is this guy who is really shaping a large part of the socialization of the world? It is interesting to read about him. And you know, I’m not surprised that he has become so known.

Jesse continued, I think people are interested in learning about who is shaping the way they communicate. And he has just been wonderful in what probably has been a completely uncomfortable situation because this movie doesn’t present him in a 100%, purely heroic light. It shows some flaws. It shows how he hurt some friends. I can imagine it must be uncomfortable for him, and he has just been wonderful.

“The Social Network” is up for 8 Academy Awards, including “Best Picture” and Jesse’s nod for “Best Actor in a Leading Role.” The film, which has earned over $200 million dollars worldwide so far, also won four Golden Globe Awards earlier this month.

Ernest Borgnine Receive Lifetime Achievement Award

The veteran actor favorites such as "McHale's Navy," "Marty" and "The Poseidon Adventure" seems to punctuate every story with at least a little chuckle, and more often than not, a loud and long laugh.

Ernest Borgnine was in his Hollywood Hills home recently, recounting a call from Screen Actors Guild president Ken Howard, who told him that he receive the group's lifetime achievement award, to be presents on the SAG Awards tonight at 6 on TNT (Comcast Channel 40) and TBS (Comcast Channel 18).

Ken Howard said, we have nominated you. Would you accept the fact that you are to be the winner of the Screen Actors Guild Award! Borgnine said. "And I said, 'But am I worth it! Really It comes down to that. What have I done, really? But, I'm not going to turn it down.

Ernest was career military, well on his way to a Navy pension when he came home after 2nd World war .

I knew one thing, Ernest said, I didn't want to go to work in a factory. His mother suggested he try acting.

She said, you always like getting in front of people and making a fool of yourself, why don't you give it a try?' he recalled. I was sitting at the kitchen table.

It sounds so crazy. And 10 years later, I had Grace Kelly handing me an Academy Award. Ernest says, as if still in disbelief, after all these years.

After success, he moved to Los Angeles and found a breakout role in "From Here to Eternity" (1953). Ernest then landed the lead as a lonely butcher in 1955's "Marty," for which he earned the best actor Oscar. That made him a star, and he's been working steadily ever since, with memorable roles in the film and TV series "McHale's Navy," "The Wild Bunch" and "The Poseidon Adventure." At 94, he's still working, providing the voice of Mermaid Man in "SpongeBob SquarePants" and making a cameo in last year's action hit "Red." Ernest said his philosophy about acting came from his early days struggling in New York, when he spotted a sign on a chestnut vendor's cart, It said, 'I don't want to set the world on fire. I just want to keep my nuts warm.

Ernest Borgnine said, I always found out one thing, If you laugh, people laugh with you. But if you just sit there, nothing, people go, 'What's the matter with him?' So, laugh, man.

Robin Wright To present At Screen Actors Guild Awards

Robin Wright, Jon Hamm, Jason Bateman, Nicole Kidman, Jeremy Renner, Taye Diggs, Tina Fey, Dennis Haysbert, Susan Sarandon, Donald Sutherland and Sofia Vergara will be presenting at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this Sunday.

They will be joining, previously announced presentors, Alec Baldwin, Scott Bakula, Jeff Bridges, Tim Conway, Rosario Dawson, Josh Duhamel, Angie Harmon, Eva Longoria, Cory Monteith, Amy Poehler, Hilary Swank, Betty White and SAG President Ken Howard.

There will be 13 awards presented exclusively to performers in films and television. The nominees in film parallel the Oscar nominees, including "The Fighter" and "The King's Speech." In the television category, "Glee," "Modern Family," and "30 Rock" hold the most nominations in comedy and "Boardwalk Empire" and "Mad Men" are leading in drama.

This year's lifetime achievement award will go to Ernest Borgnine, who's perhaps most familiar for his work in "McHale's Navy" and won an Oscar in 1956 for his lead role in "Marty."

According to E! Online, actors who are honored at the SAG Awards take home corresponding Oscars about 75-80%t of the time.

Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations are made by the votes of a 4,200 randomly selected members of the Screen Actors Guild union, but the winners are determined by the full membership, which was 120,000 actors in 2007.

The 17th SAG Awards will air live on TNT and TBS at 8 p.m. ET on Sunday_ January 30.

Lea Michele To Sing At Next Month Super Bowl

Lea Michele, Glee actress, is slated to sing 'America the Beautiful' at the opening ceremony of this year's Super Bowl.

The Super Bowl is scheduled for Feb. 6. Pre-game coverage starts at 2 p.m., EST, and kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m.

Lea Michele, joins Faith Hill, Queen Latifah, Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Marc Anthony, Ray Charles and Vicki Carr as the only artists to perform the song at the prestigious match.

The 24-year-old star, Christina Aguilera will sing the national anthem prior to the event.

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Katie Couric Quite Happy To Lend A Hand

Anchor reportedly helped IAC Chairman and Senior Executive Barry Diller during a snow covered morning, thursday in New York City.

Katie Couric says she pushed Barry’s stuck Maserati out of the snow in Central Park on her way to work.

She said, we got out of the car and we were just making fun of him, taking pictures.

Katie admits telling Diller, I guess you just had to take your Maserati out for a spin.

She added, all three of us tried to push it backwards so he could move the car forward. Those cars are heavy.

I just thought it was funny. Only in New York.

Katie recently addressed rumors she was heading to back the Today show.

She said, no that’s not something that I’m doing, I love the Today show, I miss all my friends from the show.

Debbie Gibson And Tiffany Speak On Syfy Movie

The former teen queens Debbie Gibson and Tiffany are out on the promotional trial together for their new Syfy movie, 'Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid.

Gibson told Billboard, when people see us together, they flip out. They actually thought we're one person, but now they know we are not.

It is such a moment for the genuine fan, for the Syfy audience and also for people who don't have a clue where we came from, says Tiffany of the film's signature fight scene.

'Mega Python Vs. Gatoroid' with Debbie Gibson and Tiffany premieres on Syfy this Saturday January 29.

Charlie Sheen Hospitalized With Severe Abdominal Pains

Charlie Sheen's has been hospitalized in Los Angeles with severe abdominal pains. Publicist Stan Rosenfield gave no other details the condition of 45 year old.

TMZ Celebrity website was the first to report Sheen's hospitalization Thursday. TMZ says Sheen was taken by ambulance following an early morning call 911.

The star of CBS' 'Two and a Half Men' has been dogged by personal problems and apparent health issues. This is his third hospitalization.

Last week, CBS entertainment president Nina Tassler said network officials have a high level of concern about his off camera behavior.

Bob Seger Announces North American Tour 2011

Bob Seger & the Silver Bullet Band will launch North American Tour 2011, starting in March, Seger's 1st time on the concert trail since his tour of 2006.

Shortly the exact cities and dates will be announced, although a map that flashes in a brief video announcement, shows Ohio, Michigan, Massachusetts, Missouri and New York.

The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer has a deep well of hits to draw from, but he will also give fans a taste of some new music from a release he's been preparing for some time.

Bob, who turns 66 in May, is known for his legendary live performances at Cobo Hall over the years, and he will certainly play several shows.

Seger's recent album release was 'Early Seger Vol. 1,' Seger has amassed more than 50 million in record sales, and in an era when those kind of numbers are way down, he's kept it up; in 2010, he was honored as having the No. 1 Catalog Album of the Decade for his 'Greatest Hits,' which sold 9 million.

Bob Seger's North American Tour – 2011 Announcement