Chopped "Circus Spectacular" Recap (10/24/13)

 

Thursday's episode of Chopped featured four talented chefs: Chef Steve Yen, Sous Chef at Catch Restaurant in NYC; Chef Jesse Olson, Chef at Vanderbilt Restaurant in NY; Chef Claire Handleman, Culinary Producer; and Chef John Atkinson, Owner & Chef of North End Cafe in CA battling it out for the coveted title of Chopped Champion and a $10,000 prize

Chris Brown Enters Rehab For Anger Management



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Chris Brown has taken a cue from Lindsay Lohan by entering rehab before his court date. Brown is set to face a judge next month in his Rihanna domestic violence case and it's almost certain that his probation maybe revoked due to his latest arrest in D.C. 

The singer was reportedly accompanied to the facility by attorney Mark Geragos, his mother, Joyce Hawkins, and his on-again, off-again girlfriend, Karrueche Tran.

His representative, Nicole Perna, said in an official statement, "Chris Brown has elected to enter a rehab facility," "His goal is to gain focus and insight into his past and recent behavior, enabling him to continue the pursuit of his life and his career from a healthier vantage point."   

So far no word on how long the singer will remain at the facility.

Update:  According to TMZ, Sources connected to the singer state … there has been no firm decision on the precise length of time Brown will stay, but everyone in Brown’s camp — including Brown himself — is open to as much as 3 months.


Ciara and Future Are Engaged

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Ciara and her rapper-producer boyfriend are engaged. The couple who have been dating for about a year are said to have gotten engaged at Ciara's 28th birthday party in New York.

Ciara's publicist, Chris Chambers, tells People that Future surprised the singer with a 15 carat diamond ring over the weekend. No wedding date has been set.


Congratulations to the happy couple!

Updated: Chris Brown Arrested In Washington DC

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Chris Brown and his bodyguard were arrested and charged with felony assault after allegedly punching a man in the face. The altercation took place outside of the W Hotel on K Street in Washington D.C. around 4:30 a.m. According to law enforcement, Chris Brown and his bodyguard, Christopher Hollosy, were taken into custody and Chris will remain there until he can appear before a magistrate judge Monday morning.

The police report obtained by CNN, identifies the victim as Issac Adams Parker. Parker stated that he and a friend tried to jump into a picture that Chris was taking with a female fan and that's when Brown stated, "I'm not down with that gay s***t, I feel like boxing." Parker stated Brown then punched him in the face.

Sources connected to Chris Brown contacted TMZ to dispute the allegations. They state that Parker and his friend were not trying to take a picture, but instead were trying to gain entry onto Chris Brown's tour bus. Chris for his part was just trying to stop a trespass.

Brown, who remains on probation until August 2014, for the domestic violence incident between he and ex-girlfriend, Rihanna, could have just violated his probation with this arrest.

Top Chef "Captain Vietnam" Recap (10/23/13)

Wednesday's episode of Top Chef begins with the chefs meeting with Emeril Lagasse and Eddie Huang, Chef and Co-Owner of BaoHaus in NY. The chefs are informed that they will not face a Quickfire Challenge this week, but instead will be divided into groups of five for the Elimination Challenge. Each group must create their version of a Vietnamese menu while incorporating shrimp into at least one dish.

Kim Kardashian Set to Wed For the Third Time



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Kanye West popped the question to his "baby mama" after surprising her on her 33rd birthday with a 15 carat diamond ring designed by Lorraine Schwartz. According to the E Network, Kanye pulled out all the stops by renting out San Francisco's AT&T Park and  contracting a 50 piece orchestra to play some of Kim's favorite songs by Lana Del Ray, Keri Hilson, and Ne-Yo. Kanye is said to have gone traditional with the proposal by getting down on bended knee and asking for Kim's hand in marriage while a scoreboard displayed the words "PLEEEASE MARRY MEEE!!!" in the background.

Kim accepted Kanye's proposal and family and friends such as best friend, Jonathan Cheban, and family matriarch, Kris Jenner, joined the couple on the field to celebrate. The engagement comes just 4 months after Kanye and Kim welcomed their daughter North West and 4 months since her divorce from Kris Humphries was finalized.


Maybe Third Time's the Charm.

Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Recap (10/18/13)

Thursday's episode of Chef Wanted showcases Chef Adryana Washock of Troy, NY; Chef Daniel Rivera of Newark, NJ; Chef Ronnie Esposito of Queens, NY; and Chef LaJuan Ramsey of Venice Beach, CA. They are battling for the coveted spot of Executive Chef at Christy's on Broadway, Long Beach, CA.

Top Chef "Commanders Palace" Recap (10/16/13)

Wednesday's episode of Top Chef begins with the chefs competing in their first ever QuickFire Elimination Challenge. The Chefs must reinvent dishes using food trends that guest judge, Dana Cowin, thinks are past their prime. These food trends are Eggs, Kale, Bacon, and Smoked. The chefs pull knives to determine who will cook which trend.

Updated: Adrian Peterson's Son Dies from His Injuries

         

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NFL Minnesota Viking player, Adrian Peterson's son, Ty, who was listed in critical condition after suffering multiple head injuries from an assault, has died. Family members made the decision to take the child off life support after his condition failed to improve.

Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell Recap (10/10/13)

This episode of Chef Wanted with Anne Burrell features four talented chefs, Chef Matthew Wool from Long Island, NY; Chef Jason Brumm from Boulder CO; Chef Charles D'Ablaing from Atlanta, GA; and Chef Jose Ballester from San Juan, PR. Each battling for the coveted spot of Executive Chef of Second Home Kitchen & Bar Restaurant in Cherokee, Colorado.

Kendrick Perkins Arrested for Allegedly Punching A Woman in The Face

According to KHOU.com, Kendrick Perkins was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor assault today for allegedly punching a woman outside of a nightclub in Houston, TX in July. Court documents state that Perkins and his brother in law, Quincy Alpough, were outside of a nightclub when they were involved in an incident with a female by the name of Mikeeta Cotton.

Top Chef "Rebuilding New Orleans" Recap (10/9/2013)

Wednesday's episode of Top Chef begins with the chef’s first QuickFire of the season. For this QuickFire, Padma informs the chefs that they will cook a Louisiana classic, gumbo. However, each chef is tasked with placing their own spin on the classic recipe. The chefs are sent home to start cooking their gumbo overnight and given an additional 15 minutes to finish their gumbo off in the Top Chef kitchen. 

Chopped "Extreme Halloween" Recap (10/6/2013)

Sunday's Episode of "Chopped" featured four culinary chefs battling for the coveted title of Chopped Champion and $10,000. Chef Terri Whal, owner/chef of Auntie Em's Kitchen in Eagle Rock; Chef Isaiah Fizzel, owner/chef of Pheast underground supper club in LA; Sharon Singleton, owner of Singleious Catering in Staten Island, N.Y.; and Chef John Creger, head chef at Gallow Green in NYC faced mystery baskets filled with Halloween "tricks and treats."