Paris Hilton Leaves the Door Open for Benji Madden Reunion: ‘We speak 10 times a day. I’m not seeing anyone else’

November 29, 2008

NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2008 @ 11:32 p.m. ET (BlogTalkRadio) — Sounds like the world’s most famous hotel heiress is laying out a big ole welcome mat for her ex.

“I love him very much,” Paris tells BlogTalkRadio about Benji.

“I love him very much,” Paris tells BlogTalkRadio about Benji.

Paris Hilton tells World Talk Live! host Brett Cohen that she and Benji Madden – who dumped her via voicemail two weeks ago after a nine-month fling – are still in each other’s lives big-time.

“We speak probably 10 times a day,” she says of the Good Charlotte guitarist, 29, whose bandmate – and twin bro - Joel Madden has a baby with Paris’ BFF, Nicole Richie.

“He’s my best friend. So we’ll always be close.”

If that weren’t a big enough hint, Paris, 27, goes on to say that she hasn’t got eyes for any other guys:

“I care for [Benji] and we’ll see what happens in the future. I’m not seeing anyone [else]… I’m not interested in anyone.”

Meanwhile, the budding entrepreneur – who has been busy launching her new fragrance, Fairy Dust – reveals that she has taken a hard line against the prying eyes of ever-present paparazzi.

Paris and Benji in April – back when love was in bloom.

Paris and Benji in April – back when love was in bloom.

“They follow me all day long. But I moved into a gated community now,” says Paris.

“Before, they would literally be running up my driveway and taking pictures through my windows – could see everything in my house.

“Now I live in a gated community, so they usually just fly over in helicopters!”

To hear Paris dish more about her personal life and upcoming projects, click here.

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Paris Hilton Interview and Giveaway on World Talk Live!

November 29, 2008
Paris Hilton is giving away 5 bottles of her new frangrance, "Fairy Dust" on BlogTalkRadio this morning.

Paris Hilton is giving away 5 bottles of her new frangrance,

Mega-celebrity Paris Hilton is a guest this morning on World Talk Live! Not only will she be taking some time out of her busy schedule to chat with host Brett Cohen, but Paris has also generously donated five bottles of her new fragrance, Fairy Dust, for giveaway.

The fun begins this morning at 10:00 am EST. But don’t fret, if you miss the live broadcast you can catch the podcast at your convenience soon after. Plus, you’ll still have a chance to win.  Check out the show’s description page to learn how you can listen to the interview and find the trivia questions to answer for a chance at winning. But hurry! the first five to answer correctly win!

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Terrorism Experts Robert Spencer, Randall Larsen Join SAJA Roundtable on Mumbai Attacks

November 28, 2008
As part of its ongoing coverage of news events unfolding in Mumbai, SAJA will present a roundtable discussion on terrorism in the Indian city – and heightened terrorist threats throughout the world – tomorrow, Nov. 28, on BlogTalkRadio.
Tackling global-terrorism issue.

Spenser: Tackling global-terrorism issue.

Terrorism experts Robert Spencer, author of Stealth Jihad: How Radical Islam Is Subverting America without Guns or Bombs, and Randall Larsen, founding director for The Institute for Homeland Security and author of Our Own Worst Enemy: Asking the Right Questions to Protect You, Your Family and America, will join SAJA host Sree Sreenivasan and BlogTalkRadio CEO Alan Levy on the two-hour special at 10 a.m. New York City time.

Expert in homeland security.

Larsen: Expert in homeland security.

Shortly after news of the Mumbai terrorist attacks broke Wednesday, SAJA launched a series of live webcasts on the horrific massacre. These special 120-minute reports will continue through tomorrow.

A professor of journalism at Columbia University, co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association and  reporter for WNBC-TV, Sree is encouraging listeners with updates from Mumbai to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community, as well as with journalists worldwide.

They can also email questions and suggestions to saja@columbia.edu

To access SAJA’s complete Mumbai coverage, click here.

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SAJA Helps Keep South Asian Communities Informed in Wake of Mumbai Attacks

November 28, 2008

For the past two days, SAJA host Sree Sreenivasan has been working tirelessly to share news and information on the terrorist attacks in Mumbai, India, with South Asian communities and journalists throughout the world.

Sree

Sree

And in the coming days, the Columbia University journalism professor and co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association will continue his live 90-minute specials every 12 hours, with the next report beginning today at 10 p.m. New York City time. 

To access SAJA’s complete coverage, click here.

Meanwhile, PoynterOnline has recognized the organization’s efforts, calling SAJA “a group too small to even be part of the UNITY journalism coalition,” though nonetheless “showing itself once again to be the ‘little organization that could.’”

For more on SAJA’s coverage of the tragic events in Mumbai, click here to read the Poynter story.

BlogTalkRadio extends its thanks to Sree and his team for their efforts to keep the South Asian communities connected during this difficult time.

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Santa’s Secret Recession Weapon: 25 Toys for Under $25

November 28, 2008

Today is Black Friday – when millions of parents scamper out to get a jump-start on their holiday shopping.

Only this year, money’s tighter than the Grinch’s… well, let’s just say lots parents will be keeping the entire kit and caboodle – turkey, eggnog and mistletoe included – well within three figures.

St. Nick Wants You – to economize this Christmas!

St. Nick Wants You – to economize this Christmas!

Dear, pragmatic soul that he is, Santa Claus understands your economic woes.

So tomorrow on his weekly BlogTalkRadio show, the jolly old gent (with a little help from Mrs. Claus, of course) will unveil his first annual “Top 25 Toys for Under $25” list.

What’s on that list? Come on now – you know the drill: no peeking ‘til the program.

To tune into The Santa Claus Show tomorrow, and every Saturday at 11 a.m. ET, click here.

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SAJA Grapples with Mumbai Horror; South Asian Journalists Association Airing Special 90-Minute Reports Every 12 Hours

November 26, 2008
The Taj Mahal Hotel aflame. (Reuters)

The Taj Mahal Hotel aflame. (Reuters)

UPDATE Nov. 28 @ 10:14 p.m. ET: SAJA’s live 90- and 120-minute reports will continue every 12 hours in the coming days, with the next webcast beginning Saturday, Nov. 29 at 10 a.m. New York City time. To access SAJA’s complete coverage, click here.

NEW YORK, Nov. 26, 2008 (BlogTalkRadio) — Shortly after news of the Mumbai terrorist attacks broke today, the South Asian Journalists Association (SAJA) took to cyber-space with a special report on the horrific events.

Journalists and experts in the Indian city and here in the U.S. joined host Sree Sreenivasan on his BlogTalkRadio program, SAJA, sharing real-time news and information in an effort to make sense of the massacres that have left more than 150 people dead - 15 foreigners among them - and some 300 wounded.

One of the unknown terrorists responsible for the carnage. (Sky News)

One of the unknown terrorists.

After seizing hostages, a group identifying itself the “Deccan Mujahedeen” claimed responsibility for the coordinated attacks on the upscale Taj Mahal and Trident hotels, and for bombings and shootings elsewhere in the West Coast city - which targeted U.S. and British citizens.

Sree, a professor of journalism at Columbia University in New York City, co-founder of the South Asian Journalists Association and a reporter for WNBC-TV in New York, is scheduled for another special 90-minute report today at 10 p.m. ET.

Among the guests will be Suketu Mehta, the author of Maximum City: Bombay Lost & Found.

Horrific aftermath at Mumbai’s Chattrapati Shivaji train station.

Horrific aftermath at Mumbai rail station.

Listeners with updates from Mumbai are encouraged to call the show at (347)324-5991 and share information with the South Asian community.

For SAJA’s complete coverage of the terrorist attacks, click here.

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The Fantasy Sports Channel Rests for No Man, Woman, Child. . . or Turkey!

November 26, 2008

Thanksgiving be damned – the hardest-working fantasy sportscasters in the biz will be busy bringing you their trademark shows throughout the day tomorrow.

"I can't wait to log onto BTR!"

Cousin Fred (bottom right): "I can't wait to ditch this scene - and log onto BTR!"

In all, The Fantasy Sports Channel will feature 9.5 hours of live programming, which kick off at 8 a.m. ET. Plus, 6.5 hours of encore podcasts from our expert hosts.

That’s than 16 hours of holiday frenzy (which you of course know, what with simply adding 9.5 plus 6.5).

So if you’re not too keen on sitting around all day sipping sherry with Uncle Bob and Aunt Sarah, what better excuse to sneak off and log onto BlogTalkRadio than this Fanta-Palooza?

Here’s the Thanksgiving Day schedule (all times ET):

—8-10 am: Fantasy Football Insiders w/ Rick Serritella (live)
—10-10:30 am: Experts Edge: Hoops Edition w/ Hector Castro (live)
—10:30 am-12:30 pm: The Thundering Blurb w/ Andrew Garda (live)
—12:30-1:30 pm: Fantasy Brush-Up w/ Greg Brosh (live)
—1:30-2:30 pm: Reality Football (encore)
—2:30-3:30 pm: WCOFF Radio (encore)
—3:30-4:00 pm: Inside the Swollen Dome (encore)
—4:00-5:30 pm: Fantasy Football Facts (encore)
—5:30-6:00 pm: Fantasy Baseball w/ Lenny Melnick & Tony Cincotta (live)
—6:00-7:00 pm: Fantasy Phenoms (live)
—7:00-8:00 pm: Fantasy Hockey Roundtable (live)
—8:00-9:00 pm: Roto Radio’s Expert’s Edge (live)
—9:00-10:00 pm: The Fantasy Football Guys (encore)
—10:00-11:00 pm: Reality Football (encore)
—11:00 pm-12:00 am: Fantasy Phenoms (encore)

The Fantasy Sports Channel.

Only on BlogTalkRadio.

It’s a Thanksgiving you can bet on!

To listen, click here.the-fantasy-sports-channel4

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Justin Guarini: Reina and I Want a Huge Wedding Bash!

November 26, 2008

BlogTalkRadio’s favorite American Idol runner-up has got his eye on a tropical honeymoon – though only if his fiancée OK’s the destination.

Ready to bid bachelorhood adieu.

Justin: Ready to bid bachelorhood adieu.

After announcing his engagement to longtime gal pal Reina Capodici on his show in September, Justin Guarini now reveals details of his Big Day.

“We’re right now compiling the guest list. And we are easily, at the end of it, going to have about 500 people. It’s going to be very big,” the pop star said recently on The Justin Guarini Show.

“We’re shooting for a June wedding. [And] with the way thing are going, we’re going to have a gigantic party. And that’s what we want – a huge bash.”

Justin, 30, has also picked out a hot spot for the honeymoon – if Reina approves it:

“I know where I’d like to go. I’d really ike to go to the South Pacific. But gotta clear that with my fiancée.”

Meet the missus.

Reina: Meet the missus.

Like Justin, Reina was raised in Doylestown, Pa., where her mom, Karen, taught English at the local middle school. In fact, back in the day, Karen was Justin’s teacher!

Justin fans in the Philadelphia area can cheer him on tomorrow as he rides in the Ikea Thanksgiving Day Parade – and belts out a few musical numbers.

To hear Justin dish about his honeymoon plans, click here. And to hear him recount how he got down on one knee and asked Reina to be his wife, click here.

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