During the first weeks of the year, national dailies, news Web sites and Internet forums usually provide forecasts involving the country’s most famous celebrities. A celebrity prediction may feature the analysis of experts in the field or of the results of public surveys.
Such forecasts usually include developments concerning the personality’s career, love life and endeavors in different fields, and how they would fare amid the year’s prospects.
Indeed, it is not uncommon to find annual predictions about which Hollywood couples will seek divorce, about which team will triumph in the year’s Super Bowl, or about which politicians will win or lose in the polls.
Today, such forecasts can be available daily and include the public’s view solicited through SMS.
Predicto’s mobile service subscribers can even win prizes by voting on featured celebrity predictions. Visit Predicto.com today to learn more.
Now, it’s been a while since Whitney did an interview, but after her bouts with Diane Sawyer and Wendy Williams, it’s not too surprising. She’s also divorced Bobby Brown and has cleaned up her look, along with a new album coming out, so she’ll definitely have plenty to talk about.
This is sure to be one of the most talked-about Oprah episodes in recent memory and Predicto will be sure to keep you updated on what happens. Visit Predicto.com to sign up and vote on surveys just like this, as well as to receive updates on the questions that you vote on. You can also become a fan of Predicto on Facebook!
The Predicto TV crew wanted to attend a sporting event this summer, but didn’t want to do the predictable and see the Yankees. Instead, we did something where the players are allowed to smash into each other, knocking the other team over is part of the game and the penalty box is always busy. This is the world of women’s roller derby, and Predicto TV was invited to meet the national champion New York Gotham Girls. At a recent bout, two undefeated teams of danger-loving ladies faced off: the Bronx Gridlock in their taxicab-style uniforms, against the Manhattan Mayhem, dressed up like escapees from Rikers Island. We were treated to two hours of fun and excitement, as the Bronx dominated the action and handed Manhattan a painful loss.
We met Ginger Snap, the Gotham Girls league president and also a blocker/pivot on the Gridlock. “Everybody has a different reason for being here,” Ginger says. “It’s a combination of sport and fantasy and having your own name, but also the competition and the camaraderie… we do this all together, and you can hit somebody on the track, but you have to buy them a beer afterwards.” Gridlock pivot Dainty Inferno says, “You don’t have to be the biggest hitter, because I’m certainly not, but being able to get up from a hit, and being able to take it, over and over and dish it out, that’s the biggest thing. To get up, and keep going.” The crowd of about 2,000 that packed the Hunter College arena saw a thrilling bout, and we caught the vibe of fun and entertainment. All of the Gotham Girls answer our Predicto questions, so watch Episode 36 of Predicto TV now!
Life has been anything but easy for Michael Vick lately.
Once on top of the world, the then-star quarterback of the Atlanta Falcons and the NFL’s highest paid player fell into the shadow of disgrace after a police raid in April of 2007 discovered he was operating a dogfighting ring in his home. He pleaded guilty in August 2007, and was meted 23 months of federal prison time on top of an indefinite suspension by the NFL beginning November 2007.
Several years and court appearances later, Vick is about to return to football at last and is getting ready for the next season. It is his hope that he will be able to spark some kind of improvement in the Philadelphia Eagles, his new team, over the duration of his one-year contract.
And change he must bring – the Eagles have not landed, but have skidded, crashed and burned their way recently through a tough 9-win season that fans and pundits would never have foreseen had Vick been part of the lineup. There are many people who believe that the Eagles would not have had to endure that kind of hardship had someone of Vick’s caliber been around.
So now he’s with the Eagles. And questions abound: Does Vick still have that same levels of fitness and skill that he had before the scandal? Will his recent absence from the NFL affect his game? Will fans still back the Eagles given everything that has happened since?
And, most importantly: can the Philadelphia Eagles improve on their 9-win season from last year, now that Michael Vick is on board to support Donovan McNabb and the crew?
This is not the first time high-profile athletes have been in the news for all the wrong reasons. Remember Kobe Bryant? Or how about Rasheed Wallace and the ‘Portland Jail-Blazers?’ Then there’s the whole doping controversy that only recently surrounded major league baseball and some of its biggest names.
There are always reasons why a player can’t function the way he used to following a long absence. A lack of fitness is one. Lost practice time is another. Then there’s the factor of being ‘left behind,’ as your contemporaries all start stepping up and raising their game. If Michael Vick is to have any hope of making it big again, he has to beat down those demons and push himself back up to the top of the league. Most certainly, he has the talent to be able to do it. He also has a lot to prove, and with that chip on his shoulder, he has the fuel to prove it.
All this looks good on paper. The question that remains is how it will all play out. If the Eagles improve on their last season with the help of Vick, then the shamed quarterback may have found redemption. Anything more – the playoffs, the Superbowl, possibly even an NFL championship, would be reaching.
But reach he ought to, for there are no other ways. Anything else, and the shadow of the dogfighting ring may continue to haunt him, his career, and his future indefinitely. Already the Eagles are 0-2, with Vick expected to be out for the next game, and fans are expressing their distrust towards the signing.
Ever hear of TheDivorced Dads Club? It could be the male counterpart to The First Wives Club and it could soon be coming to a TV screen near you.
Jon and Kate Plus 8 star Jon Gosselin has been hanging with Lindsay Lohan’s dad Michael, also a divorced dad, and is apparently shopping around the idea for the show about famous divorced fathers living life after marriage.
This comes with the news that TLC, the network that airs Jon and Kate, is less than pleased with Jon’s extracurricular activities with Hailey Glassman, Kate Majors and possibly others.
Will Jon become a member of this exclusive all-boys club? Visit Predicto.com and sign up to vote on this and surveys and to get news updates when the answers are revealed. Don’t forget to become a fan of Predicto on Facebook!
As one of the world’s most recognizable top models, Tyra Banks has always kept up her appearance. From designer labels to the newest shoes, rarely is Ms. Banks caught in compromising style.
But anyone who has watched her eponymous talk show or America’s Next Top Model knows that Tyra has crusaded for more diverse images in the beauty industry for years. The upcoming season of ANTM features women 5’7” and shorter; Tyra has had multiple talk shows devoted to issues facing plus-sized women; and ANTM regularly features contenders of various races and body types chasing the Top Model crown.
Tyra herself is taking a stance on hair. When her talk show premieres on September 8, the former runway diva will not don a wig or a weave. She’ll be rocking her own natural hair.
Do you think Tyra will keep her natural look beyond 11/1? Well, visit Predicto.com to sign up for breaking news updates on this survey and others that focus on sports, news, pop culture and entertainment. You can also make your voice heard by voting on these surveys and leave your comments for others to read. You can also become a fan of Predicto on Facebook!
Wherever Bobby Brown goes, trouble seems to follow. But the latest cause for Brown’s woes stems from where he didn’t go — and that is to court.
Brown was supposed to show up at a Massachusetts court room to explain about why he hadn’t been paying child support to one of his children’s mother, but he skipped the date. An arrest warrant was then filed and supposedly, if the Boston native steps foot anywhere in the state, he is to be arrested.
Brown’s whereabouts at the moment are not known, but when and if he makes an appearance in Massachusetts by 9/15, 74% of the Predicto Mobile community predicts the Whitney Houston-proclaimed King of R&B will be arrested.
What do you think: was skipping out Bobby’s prerogative or will he be pleading with the judge, “Don’t be cruel”? Visit Predicto.com to sign up for breaking news updates on surveys just like this. You can also sign up to cast your vote and let your voice be heard. Want more Predicto? Become a fan on Facebook!
Paula Abdul’s exit from American Idol has been the hot topic of conversation for days and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. While we talked about one of her potential moves, everyone wants to know if Victoria Beckham, aka Posh Spice, will take her place at the judges table.
Initially, Posh was supposed to be a guest judge during the audition episodes filmed in Denver. She showed up to that gig, but then showed up when the tryouts moved to Boston, leaving many to wonder if she’s on tap to fill Paula’s seat.
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Movie stars, television actors, hosts, politicians, athletes and musicians are the frequent subjects of talk shows, daily news, paparazzi photos and predictions.
Through these, the media not only establishes their fame but also make celebrities easier to identify with by exposing their life behind the limelight: their interests, experiences, successes, failures and flaws.
For celebrity predictions in particular, the public learns about celebrities through context clues during the course of the game. These forecasts are usually presented with the help of analysts familiar to the field.
For instance, sports commentators examine various statistics and showbiz insiders remain aware of celebrities’ prospects in the entertainment industry. Even numerologists and astrologers contribute.
Today, predictions may also include the public’s views. Through the use of technologies such as SMS and the Internet, millions of people can now engage in countless forums and surveys to contribute their opinions.
In the earlier part of her career, Britney Spears was as well-known for her electrifying performance as she was for her innocent/wild child duality. Her MTV Video Music Awards performances in 1999, 2000 and 2001 were some of the most-talked-about highlights in the history of the awards, but her 2007 effort paled in comparison.
Tune in on September 13 to see what Britney does. And visit Predicto.com to sign up to vote on surveys just like this on the hottest pop culture, news, sports and entertainment topics. Don’t forget to become a fan of Predicto on Facebook!
We know how much you love celebrity gossip – now make your opinions heard! Predicto is your source for one of the most popular spicy celebrity gossip blogs on the Internet! You can also participate in exciting SMS survey blogs right from your own cell phone. At Predicto, we bring you the week’s hottest news and recap your predictions. Connect with the Predicto Mobile community and join in the fun today!
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Ever hear of The Divorced Dads Club? It could be the male counterpart to The First Wives Club and it could soon be coming to a TV screen near you.
As one of the world’s most recognizable top models, Tyra Banks has always kept up her appearance. From designer labels to the newest shoes, rarely is Ms. Banks caught in compromising style.
Wherever Bobby Brown goes, trouble seems to follow. But the latest cause for Brown’s woes stems from where he didn’t go — and that is to court.
Paula Abdul’s exit from American Idol has been the hot topic of conversation for days and it doesn’t seem to be stopping anytime soon. While we talked about 
In the earlier part of her career, Britney Spears was as well-known for her electrifying performance as she was for her innocent/wild child duality. Her MTV Video Music Awards performances in 
