Oops... I Changed My Mind
(4/14/04) Contra Costa Times

The New York Post says Britney Spears, inviting almost certain controversy, has decided to keep a controversial bathtub death scene in her forthcoming video, "Everytime." The vid's supposed to be an edgy smack-back to ex-beau Justin Timberlake, who trashed Spears in his video for "Cry Me a River." (Couldn't these two just exchange snippy e-mails and leave the rest of us out of it?) Spears' vid shows Stephen "I'm Not Justin But I Play Him on TV" Dorff, who is shown ripping up magazine covers bearing his ex's photo. Then it cuts to a close-up of Brit dead in a bathtub. Earlier reports of the scene were slammed by some claiming that Spears, as a powerful teen role model, would be glorifying suicide. And for a time, Spears had opted to snip the bathtub scene. Now, says the Post, she's changed her mind. No word on why.

Skydive with Lance
(4/14/04) ebay (thanks justified!)

The winner of this auction will get to participate in the experience of a lifetime. Lance Bass from *NSYNC has agreed to skydive as part of Operation Freefall, a fundraiser and sexual assault awareness project of RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) and SOAR (Speaking Out About Rape).

The winner will skydive with the same plane load as Lance. The jump is a tandem jump (instructor is strapped to your back) and you will be provided with training beforehand.

The skydive with Lance will take place on April 24th, 2004, at Skydive Elsinore on which is about 60 miles SE of Los Angeles.

You must be 18 years or older to participate in this auction AND to jump. Verification of age must be provided by the following picture ids: a valid state driver's license, a valid state id card, a valid passport, or a valid military id. No other forms of identification will be accepted.

Winner must sign release waiver stating that they are participating at their own risk and that RAINN, SOAR, the drop zone,or the celeb will be held responsible for any personal injuries or loss of life. The winner (and their heirs) also agree not to bring suit against any of the participating parties and sponsors.

Winner is subject to a background check.

Winner is responsible for all transportation to and from the drop zone.

Jump is subject to weather conditions. Should weather cancel the jump, all attempts will be made to reschedule the jump, but participation by Lance is not guaranteed. In the event of weather pre-empting the event, an alternate prize will be awarded to the winner, subject to Lance's discretion.

Time of jump is determined by Lance's schedule and is not negotiable.

If winner does not show up at the drop zone at the specified time, they forfeit their winning bid and their right to jump with Lance. However, if there is space available at the drop zone, we will accommodate one jump for the winner.