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Pop Culture Hot List
If there is one thing comedian Jerry Seinfeld takes seriously, it's the New York Mets. Apparently, he was none too pleased with Lady Gaga's behavior at Citi Field a few weeks back during which the pop star flipped photographers off while sitting in Seinfeld's luxury box. He had this to say about the incident: "This woman is a jerk. I hate her. I can't believe they put her in my box, which I paid for."
Michael Phelps took to Vegas for a little R&R with friends, who included Jamie Foxx, football players Eddie George and Michael Irvin, and former girlfriend Nicole Johnson. The swimming star spent Friday night at Lavo and Saturday night at Tao Beach where he danced in the DJ booth and jumped in the pool. No matter where he goes, he seems to return to his natural element.
Young love is quite a powerful thing. Rihanna traveled cross-country to see boyfriend and L.A. Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp take on the Boston Red Sox. Unfortunately, the Sox swept the three-game series.
When you excel in some aspect of life, you usually expect some sort of compensation. A bonus, a raise, a pat on the back. For some, winning the NBA Finals would be enough of a reward. But Khloe Kardashian decided hubby Lamar Odom deserved more. The reality star dug deep into her pocket and gifted the star forward with a $443,000 Rolls-Royce. How's that for a job well done?
At the beginning of the week, there was talk that Landon Donovan and estranged wife Bianca Kajlich could be reconciling. The two never formally divorced, and Donovan apparently blew a kiss to the Rules of Engagement star during a post-game interview. But there might not be a happy ending to this saga. According to reports, a British woman claims she is pregnant with Donovan's child.
Looks like Reggie Bush won't be getting back with Kim Kardashian any time soon. Kardashian has moved on and is said to be dating Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Miles Austin. Let's see if she can help bring a championship to the Lone Star State.
Ever wonder what the Queen of England's sport of choice is? Well, after a 33-year drought she returned to Wimbledon to take in some tennis, watching Englishman Andy Murray defeat Finland's Jarkko Nieminen. She even made time for a lunch date with Roger Federer.
Prince Harry spent a whirlwind three days in New York, raising money for two charities -- Orphans in Lesotho, Africa and Veterans of War. Harry took a spill while playing polo on Governor's Island, threw out the first pitch at Saturday's Met's game and ran in a five-mile race with wounded war veterans.
Who knew golf could be such a dangerous sport? Justin Tuck of the Giants and former NBA star John Starks were attending the Hamptons Golf Classic at the Hampton Hills Golf & Country Club in Westhampton Beach, when a gust of wind blew over a sponsor stand, hitting the two athletes. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
Have no fear. England's power couple is still in tact. Although rumors of David and Victoria Beckham splitting hit the internet Friday, various sources have denied the accusation, including one who heard the refutation straight from "Team Beckham."