Posted Apr 15th 2009 4:10PM by TMZ Staff
You won't find this fitness machine at your local Gold's Gym -- it's the insanely high-tech NASA treadmill that was just named after Stephen Colbert.
The C.O.L.B.E.R.T. Treadmill -- which stands for Combined Operational Load Bearing External Resistance Treadmill -- will be sent to the International Space Station in August.
NASA backed off of their offer to name a wing on the international space station after Colbert after he won their online poll, but this is one helluva consolation prize.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: C.O.L.B.E.R.T. Treadmill, C.o.l.b.e.r.t.Treadmill, internation space station, InternationSpaceStation, nasa, stephen colbert, StephenColbert, the colbert report, TheColbertReport
Posted Mar 24th 2009 12:49PM by TMZ Staff
If even one person died during that amazing airplane landing on the Hudson River in January, this would be the most tasteless thing ever. But everyone was fine, so instead it's an iPhone game.
One of the top flight simulator programs around has released a game where you take on the roll of Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger by forcing you to make an emergency landing in the Hudson. The plane actually suffers engine failure as the result of a bird strike and -- are you ready for this??? -- features the actual audio communication between air traffic control and US Airways Flight 1549.
Flight school is expensive, but the app is only 99 cents.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: Chesley Sully Sullenberger, ChesleySullySullenberger, game, iphone, sully, US Airways Flight 1549, UsAirwaysFlight1549
Posted Mar 10th 2009 4:00AM by TMZ Staff
Hurry! While supply lasts, you can purchase a 2007 Mini Cooper convertible owned by a former Playmate of the Year -- and it'll only cost you around $9,000 more than it should!* (Playmate not included)
That's right, folks, this fully loaded Mini -- which is "celebrity owned" by 2007 PMOY Sara Jean Underwood -- will run you $34,999.99. But we checked the all-knowing Kelly Blue Book, which says a Mini of the same model, make, year and mileage should cost around $26,000.
The Mini, much like most Playmates, must have a few enhanced parts under the hood.
Filed under: Celebritoyz, Playboy
Tags: mini cooper s, MiniCooperS, playmate of the year, playmate of the year sara jean underwood, PlaymateOfTheYear, PlaymateOfTheYearSaraJeanUnderwood, sara jean underwood, sara jean underwood selling car, SaraJeanUnderwood, SaraJeanUnderwoodSellingCar
Posted Mar 2nd 2009 5:25PM by TMZ Staff
With California bankrupt and in a drought emergency, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger spent a beautiful Sunday afternoon riding his bike with his bodyguards.
How does the 61-year-old find the time?!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Celebritoyz, Politix
Tags: Arnold Schwarzenegger, ArnoldSchwarzenegger, bankrupt, bicycle, billions, california, debt, deficit, governor, millions
Posted Feb 4th 2009 10:18AM by TMZ Staff
Tommy Lee ain't the only star travelin' around in a whirlybird these days -- seems every celebrity who can afford it is usin' a chopper ... topless chicks included.
"Ruuuuun! Go!!!!! Get to the choppah!!!!" -- Arnold in "Predator"
Filed under: Celebritoyz, Photo Galleries
Tags: celebrity, celebrity cruisers, CelebrityCruisers, chariots, choppers, helicopter, helicopters
Posted Nov 28th 2008 3:05PM by TMZ Staff
Even super-rich NFL loudmouth Chad Ocho Cinco is counting his pesos these days.
The Bengals wide receiver started his Black Friday at 5:25 AM in a Best Buy in Florence, KY -- picking up Rock Band 2, a stereo, and a Cuisinart four-slice toaster.
Dude's gotta keep himself busy -- it's not like he's got the playoffs to worry about.
Filed under: Celebritoyz, Talk Sports
Posted Aug 21st 2008 8:26AM by TMZ Staff
That Wii wand you're waving around like a madman at your friend's party might not be Wii-motely Nintendo's after all.
At least that's what a tech company in Maryland wants you to think. It's suing Nintendo for jacking the joystick and other patents it says it developed before the Wii blew up. They don't specify damages in the Federal lawsuit, but given how many gazillion of these things Nintendo has sold, we're guessing it'll be a lot.
Nintendo didn't comment.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Posted May 22nd 2008 2:05PM by TMZ Staff
It's a good thing David Archuleta didn't win "Idol" last night -- because how on earth would he have driven this beast!
Ultra Motorcycle Co. of Temecula, Calif. made this custom chopper for "Idol's" winner. Even though David Cook might want to use the vehicle to get as far away from "AI" as possible, he'll have the judges along for the ride -- their mugs are painted all over the back of the bike. (Sorry, but that drawing of Randy? A little pitchy, dog.)
And that itch in his crotch? Could be his predecessors on the "Idol" throne -- that includes Fantasia and Taylor Whatshisname -- are painted right on the gas tank.
Filed under: American Idol, Celebritoyz
Tags: American Idol, AmericanIdol, Custom Motorcycle, CustomMotorcycle, David Cook, DavidCook, Winner American Idol, WinnerAmericanIdol
Posted May 12th 2008 4:28AM by TMZ Staff
Raven Symone gets around -- on her instrument of non-physical activity.
The youngest "Cosby Show" kid Segwayed around sunny L.A. yesterday without breaking a sweat. Her 90s throwback jeans must have kept her well-ventilated.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: raven symone, RavenSymone
Posted Mar 4th 2008 12:03PM by TMZ Staff
Lamborghini says its new Gallardo is "greener" -- and it gets a whopping 17 miles per gallon. That's like Burger King hawking a "lo-cal" Triple Whopper, or the Pentagon showcasing a "minimally-destructive" atom bomb.
The Italian car-maker just announced the "lighter, faster, and greener" edition of its Gallardo sports car, or so they say: Carbon emissions on the new model have been cut by 18% and the hot rod will go from 14 to 17 miles per gallon. Dude ... that's an SUV.
Keep in mind that the carbon footprint of the new Gallardo is still more than twice that of any normal, non-"green" vehicle. At least the car still goes form zero to 62 MPH in 3.7 seconds. And by green, maybe they mean the price: nearly $200,000.
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Celebritoyz
Tags: Lamborghini Gallardo, LamborghiniGallardo
Posted Feb 22nd 2008 12:01PM by TMZ Staff
Maybe your feet stink, maybe you miss drinking gallons of Kool-Aid as a kid. Whatever the reason, Kool-Aid and Reebok have teamed up to bring you shoes that smell like Kool-Aid flavors. Just try to keep from tasting them.
Finally, we know which footwear is perfect for busting through random bricks screaming, "Oh Yeah!"
TMZ Disclaimer: TMZ in no way condones the destruction of property for the sole purpose of reliving a childhood dream.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: kool-aid, reebok
Posted Feb 4th 2008 7:00AM by TMZ Staff
They're everywhere -- millions of white ear buds hanging from iPods. It's about time to upgrade to a pair of headphones created by someone who knows a little bit about music.
N.W.A. Co-Founder, producer/rapper Dr. Dre, has teamed up with Monster Cable to create Beats by Dr. Dre headphones, which are supposed to produce what most are lacking -- a rich, deep bass.
You get great sound and you get to stand out from the crowd. Remember, it's gotta be bumpin'!
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: dr dre, DrDre, gadgets, headphones, ipod
Posted Jan 30th 2008 11:25AM by TMZ Staff
Just like our disfigured friend, Sloth, we all love Chunk.
Relive the adventures of your favorite Goonies with Goonies collectible figures. Save the Goon Docks with one-eyed Willy's treasure, Battle the Fratellis or just spend the day doing the truffle shuffle.
Turn on "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough" by Cyndi Lauper ... and let the adventure begin.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: 80's, gadget, goonies, goonies figures, GooniesFigures, movie, sloth
Posted Jan 28th 2008 6:36PM by TMZ Staff
The Decepticons are evil, but they don't hold a light saber to the latest Star Wars Transformer.
You begin with the most evil of all structures, the Death Star. Then it transforms into Darth Vader. It's the Dark side concentrated into one devious toy. The Death Star Transformer will bring enemies to their knees with sounds, lights and voice effects directly from the films.
Evil can sometimes appear in the tiniest form.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: darth vader, DarthVader, death star, DeathStar, gadget, nerds!, transformer
Posted Jan 28th 2008 7:51AM by TMZ Staff
Traffic got you down? If only you could fly over the cars and arrive at work in a way that would not only save time, but turn heads.
Thunderman Aerosystems is giving you the opportunity to be the commuter you always dreamed you could be. Their Thunderpack jet pack will bring the gift of jet propelled fight to your spine. The only drawback -- it'll only keep you in the air for 37 seconds. So if you work only a few blocks away, this is for you!
Just think, for only $90,000 you'll have the best 37 seconds of your life, maybe. Check out the video here.
Filed under: Celebritoyz
Tags: fly to work, FlyToWork, jet pack, JetPack, thunderman, woohoo!!!
