Lindsay Lohan Denied Phone, Twitter Access in Rehab

The reason you haven't seen many tweets from Lindsay Lohan is because she's not allowed on Twitter.

According to a source, the actress "only allowed to use her phone for two hours a day, and only to keep in touch with family and close friends" while she's in the Betty Ford Clinic, The New York Post reports.

"Before, she would repeatedly and compulsively e-mail her friends if she was ever in a situation where she felt lonely, and she would vent on Twitter," the source continued.

It's typical Betty Ford policy for all patients, thus the troubled starlet to can "concentrate on herself," the insider explained.

Lindsay is back in rehab after failing two court-appointed drug tests. Earlier this summer, Lohan spent 13 days in jail and three weeks in a treatment facility when she violated her probation stemming from a 2007 DUI arrest.

Samsung Galaxy Tab launching November 14th on Sprint for $399?


Sprint’s version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab will apparently be priced at $399 with a new, two-year agreement, while the contract-free SKU will be $599 from the carrier. That’s the word from the BGR‘s source inside Sprint, who also tips a November 14th 2010 launch date for the 7-inch Froyo slate.

It’s still unclear what sort of data package Sprint may be mandating for the Galaxy Tab, however, so the monthly bill is still a mystery. According to Samsung, the US versions of the Galaxy Tab will have both front and rear cameras as the European model does, but will only be able to make video calls over WiFi connections.

Verizon CEO: Microsoft is not a major player in mobile

Verizon has already confirmed it won’t be bothering with Windows Phone 7 until sometime in 2011; now the carrier’s CEO has dismissed the new Microsoft smartphone platform from contention as a key player. Asked by CNET whether Verizon saw Microsoft as a major player in mobile, Lowell McAdam said no, and admitted that “Microsoft is not at the forefront of our mind.”

“I can’t really say which phones we’ll offer yet. We like our relationship with Microsoft. But clearly in the U.S. there are three major mobile operating systems: RIM, Google, and Apple.” Lowell McAdam, CEO, Verizon Communications

CNET followed up by asking whether this apparent antipathy had something to do with the recent KIN debacle, a point which McAdam would not quite be drawn on. Instead, he blamed the general pace of the mobile industry overall.

“Our device suppliers have to demonstrate to us that they will be developing leading edge products. And if they are not leading edge, then we can’t afford to carry them in our stores. But if they are innovative, we’ll offer them.”

[via phoneSeven]

Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 starts shipping its outdated self around the world


We're not going to make any apologies. So long as Sony Ericsson continues to pretend like Android 2.x doesn't exist and keeps kicking out new devices running Android 1.6, we'll keep docking it points like the meanest of Russian judges. The 3-inch X8 is set to be Sony Ericsson's most affordable Android handset -- we were told it'll cost south of $300 unlocked -- to date, but then you get your money's worth with a 600MHz processing core and a 3.2 megapixel fixed focus camera. Oh, even better news is that the X8 will get updated to Android 2.1 "a little later" than SE's X10 line. If you want to avoid all this Android upgrade drama (and save a few more pennies), Sony Ericsson is also starting to ship out its no-frills Cedar candybar as well -- perfect if you just want your phone to act like a phone and little more.

Miriam Yeung looks at Real Ting while singing love song at her concert


The first of five Miriam Yeung's Ladies & Gentlemen World Tour 2010 kicked off in Hong Kong Coliseum last night. This is Miriam's official last appearance before she becomes known as "Mrs. Ting". Her other half, Real Ting came to support her below the stage. Once had rumors with Miriam, Eason Chan now becomes her very close friend, he was her guest performer of the night. After the concert, everyone happily sent her off to marriage.

Last night, the concert opened at 8:50pm, Miriam's husband Real and father-in-law sat together, Real's appearance attracted stirred up some excitement, many Miriam fans asked for pictures with him. When Miriam performed Lover (愛人), everyone stood up. When she performed Count You (數你) see glazed at Real as she sang, the two mutually had their glaze on each other, very sweet!

Miriam started off the concert performing the classic Girl's Prayer (少女的祈禱), followed by Are You Ready and Fierce Girl (烈女) which all represent the 3 different stages of her music career. Miriam then changed into a purple colored evening dress with colorful church window patterned make-up, it gave off a feeling like she's entering a church. Miriam said: "Miriam Yeung is back. Today returning to Capital Artist is the happiest, a great feeling. I am fortunate to have eternal youth to support me in finding my way home."

Source: Mingpao
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU

Andy Lau: Next Daddy to be in HK

After several attempts, Andy Lau’s forty-four year-old wife, Carol Choo, is rumoured to be three months pregnant. Hong Kong media are reporting that more than a month ago, Carol Choo was spotted visiting a gynecologist’s in St Paul’s Hospital, while accompanied by her assistant and bodyguards. Moreover, she was recently seen shopping around in Causeway Bay along with a female friend, dressed in a loose shirt and appearing fuller in her face and belly.

Andy Lau’s management company has yet to confirm the rumours. When Andy was questioned about the pregnancy at the movie premiere ofDetective Dee and the Mystery of the Phantom Flame "狄仁傑之通天帝國", he neither confrimed or denied the rumous and merely smiled and said, “Be good now and don’t ask.” Andy Lau’s family and friends have not said anything regarding the rumours. Some time ago, Carol Choo was seen praying at Snake Temple in Malaysia, apparently wishing for a child. Andy had previously revealed that he and his wife have been trying for a child for quite some time. He even bought a new house to let his wife relax and rest out of the limelight, as well as a car for her.

Translated by: JayneStars

Microsoft buying Adobe? Call me highly skeptical

The New York Times is reporting that the CEOs of Microsoft and Adobe recently met. Supposedly on their agenda: Apple.

I get that. That two of the vendors who’ve had problems getting their interactive media technologies approved for use on the iPad and the iPhone are chatting seems possible, if not probable. A Flash-on-Windows Phone 7 discussion? I could see it. Possible complaints to legal authorities launched in tandem? Sure, another plausible coffee-klatch topic….

But now I’m seeing folks leap to the conclusion that Microsoft’s CEO Steve Ballmer met with Adobe’s CEO Shantanu Narayen to talk about Microsoft buying Adobe (based on a mention that such an idea was on the Ballmer-Narayen “let’s team to beat Apple” agenda. There’s this paragraph in the New York Times’ report:

“Another person with knowledge of past talks between the two companies explained that Microsoft has courted Adobe several years ago with possible acquisition discussions. But the deal never moved past informal talks as Microsoft feared that United States Department of Justice would likely block the deal on antitrust grounds.”

Steady on, Russell! Katy Perry's fiancé plants a kiss on a fan as hundreds flock to meet him at book signing

In his new book, Russell Brand reveals he swore off other women after his very first date with fiancée Katy Perry.

But the reformed lothario couldn't say no when an attractive brunette fan asked for a kiss at a signing of My Booky Wook 2 in Liverpool today.


He obligingly planted one right on her lips, much to her sheer delight.

She was one of hundreds of fans who had queued to see the kookky author.

A queue of 500 screaming fans snaked around the Metro Centre with some girls literally shaking at the prospect of meeting their idol.

Of course, between promoting his new release, Brand is also busy planning his wedding to the pop star which is set to take place later this year.

More pictures of the Verizon HTC Merge/Lexikon leak


The HTC Merge, or HTC Lexikon, or whatever its final retail name will be, sure is one of the most leaked devices in the past few weeks.

We’ve seen it in the wild, then its user guide leaked, and just a few days ago it got previewed and benchmarked.

And if you were hoping you’d see even more pictures of this device in the wild, today’s leak brings you just that: more pictures.

Ga-In reveals MV for “Irreversible”


After some intense teasers and a successful unveiling of her track, Brown Eyed Girls’ Ga-In has finally revealed the music video for her solo debut track, “Irreversible.”

Ga-In is making her comeback stage on Music Bank in less than 24 hours so we’re going to be getting a lot of Ga-In today.

This fusion tango song is refreshing to the current music scene and we finally get to see the choreography she’s been pouring her heart and soul into for the last three months. But there’s more, as the MV is a mini music drama, which also stars Lee Sung Jae, that’s sure to captivate you all!

Check it out below.

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