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NEW YORK -- Jerry Lewis dropped an anti-gay slur _ the same one that got Isaiah Washington of "Grey's Anatomy" in trouble _ during the 18th hour of his annual Labor Day Telethon. The 81-year-old showman _ prowling about the stage during the live telecast Monday in Las Vegas _ was goofing around and dodging his cameraman, then went into a ramble about imaginary family members. In this photo released by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, overcome with emotion, Jerry Lewis ends his 42nd Annual Labor Day Telethon with a record-setting $63.7 million in donations and pledges Monday, Sept. 3, 2007, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Muscular Dystrophy Association) (AP) "Oh, your family has come to see you," he said, speaking to the camera and gesturing toward thin air. "You remember Bart, your older son," he said, and motioning toward another unseen character, "Jesse, the illiterate f-----. "No," Lewis said, quickly stopping himself before continuing. Monday's monologue prompted a critical statement Tuesday from the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. Neil Giuliano, GLAAD president, called Lewis' use of the term "simply unacceptable." "It also feeds a climate of hatred and intolerance that contributes to putting our community in harm's way," Giuliano said. A spokeswoman for Lewis referred calls to the Lewis' office at Jerry Lewis Films, based in Las Vegas. A publicist at the office did not immediately respond Tuesday to a phone message by The Associated Press. Lewis' telethon, in its 42nd year, set a new record by raising $63.7 million to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association, topping last year's event by $3 million.

The Beatles' second film, 1965's "Help!," will be released in a double-DVD edition Oct. 30 via Apple Corps Ltd and EMI Music. The movie was released in DVD in 1997 and again in 2000, but has been off the market ever since due to rights issues. In "Help!," drummer Ringo Starr comes into possession of a cursed ring, which he cannot remove, prompting adventures in London, the Austrian Alps and the Bahamas. The first disc of "Help!" boasts a digitally restored version of the film plus a new 5.1 audio soundtrack, with songs like "You've Got To Hide Your Love Away," "Ticket To Ride," "The Night Before," "Another Girl" and "You're Going To Lose That Girl." Disc two offers a 30-minute documentary about the making of the movie, a missing scene, a featurette on the restoration process, interviews with cast and crew, three theatrical trailers and vintage radio advertisements. "Help!" will also be available in a boxed set with a reproduction of director Richard Lester's original script and a 60-page book with rare photos and production notes.

Aerosmith plans to hit the studio on Nov. 1 to begin recording its next album -- and that's about the only concrete detail guitarist Joe Perry has about it right now. "I'm not sure who the producer is gonna be or what (studio) we're gonna do it in," Perry tells Billboard.com. "We may use a few different producers. I don't know. All I know is that the heart and soul of the thing is us getting in the studio and seeing what comes out." Perry did say that the band was "excited Rick Rubin is now in the so-called captain's chair at Sony; his heart's in the right place when it comes to rock'n'roll." Rubin, according to Perry, will be involved with the album in some capacity, even if not necessarily as a hands-on producer. "It's not just about the music; it's about the feel, and he's one of the few that really gets it," Perry explains. The guitarist says there's already some material around for the album, including songs that Aerosmith was working on in 2006 but was put aside when it ran out of time to finish an album, opting instead to stick two new songs on the "Devil's Got a New Disguise: The Very Best of Aerosmith" collection. "I always have bits and pieces. Steven (Tyler) always has bits and pieces. It's just a matter of getting together and rehearsing the stuff," Perry says. "I'd like to have songs that the band can play live and have them sound great and not need to have a bunch of overdubs and all that, even though we will do that after the fact. But that's the icing on the cake. The cake is good songs, and that's what we're gonna be shooting for." Nothing that "I don't think we've ever delivered a record on time since the first one," Perry says he'd like to see the new Aerosmith project "ready to go in March." Besides the album, Aerosmith is also working closely with the makers of "Guitar Hero IV," which will be dedicated to the Boston group's music. "I don't know much about the technical part of it," Perry says, "but artistically we're working hand in hand." Aerosmith will perform at the Fashion Rocks concert Thursday (Sept. 6) in New York before the group kicks off a nine-day tour two days later in Clarkston, Mich. Aerosmith may also play some shows before the end of the year, "depending on how things go in the studio," says Perry.

After a two-year hiatus from the road, The Wallflowers are coming out of the shadows to play a handful of intimate club shows on the East Coast next month. The roots-rockers will start Oct. 18 in Washington, DC, and then head for Glenside, PA; Atlantic City, NJ; Somerville, MA; and New York City. Details are listed below. Concertgoers can score a limited number of pre-sale tickets to select shows at The Wallflowers' fan-community website. The band's fifth set, "Rebel, Sweetheart," surfaced in 2005 and reached No. 40 on The Billboard 200. Known for taking at least a couple of years between albums, the group has not yet said when it might release a follow-up. Meanwhile, band vocalist/songwriter/guitarist Jakob Dylan recorded a few solo tracks last year, including "Stardust Universe," which was featured on an episode of CBS-TV's "Jericho," and "Whispering Pines," which is included on The Band tribute album "Endless Highway." Dylan also joined Dhani Harrison on the tune "Gimme Some Truth" for the recently released CD "Instant Karma: The Amnesty International Campaign to Save Darfur." The Wallflowers broke out in 1996 with "Bringing Down the Horse," which spawned the radio hit "6th Avenue Heartache" and the Grammy-winning "One Headlight." [Note: The following tour dates have been provided by artist and/or tour sources, who verify its accuracy as of the publication time of this story. Changes may occur before tickets go on sale. Check with official artist websites, ticketing sources and venues for late updates.] October 2007 18 - Washington, DC - 9:30 Club 19 - Glenside, PA - Keswick Theatre 20 - Atlantic City, NJ - Borgata Music Box 21 - Somerville, MA - Somerville Theatre 22 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom

Singer Jon Bon Jovi formed a special supergroup to celebrate Labor Day, comprising of Billy Joel on piano, Jimmy Buffett on guitar and Paul McCartney and Pink Floyd's Roger Waters on vocals. The impromptu performance took place a party Bon Jovi threw on Sunday night at his Long Island, New York home. The rock legends performed Bon Jovi and Beatles tunes, along with many of Joel's own songs.

^ A few of us gals from here saw Tom Jones in Vegas in 2004. Great show! Bad Company - Bad Company

Tuesday: Sunny and windy. High 73F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Tuesday night: Partly cloudy skies early will give way to cloudy skies late. Low 54F. Winds NNW at 15 to 25 mph.

Lemon Custard from Baskin Robbins Vanilla Strawberry 3 favorite souvenirs that you own

Biker Boyz with Laurence Fishbourne who also starred in..

down his cheeks.

I wish that damn orange tree would just grow oranges on the other side of the fence, sheesh.

That we have a new mail carrier!!!!!

I know I said it before, but I really wonder how Linda next door lives with Frank, lol. What a spaz.

Lazlow, you sound like my daughter's boyfriend, Ranch Dressing with a calzone, that's just not right, lol. I like watching Dancing With The Stars, lol.

A really special cd that I hope becomes a real cd.

All coffee mugs - One with my girls picture on it when they 7 and 2 years old. Two TP&TH mugs - my favorite being from C-Line. One that when you first look at it, it looks like Asian writing, but turn it sideways it says FUCK YOU, lol. I was put on this earth to embarrass my teenagers. You say I'm a bitch like it's a bad thing <--my all time favorite quote, lol.

I made it through 3 years of college then quit because the private sector offered me too much money to turn away. At 22, that seemed like a smart thing to do, lol. If I was starting school today, nice casual top and jeans.

Nope and I don't want one, I have no use for it.

I was wondering how a "true" Brit felt about this. I sometimes wonder why some traditions just can't be left alone.

The man who doesn't relax and hoot a few hoots voluntarily, now and then, is in great danger of hooting hoots and standing on his head for the edification of the pathologist and trained nurse, a little later on. - Elbert Hubbard

Fast Times At Ridgemont High with Jennifer Jason Leigh who also starred in..

I wish that I wouldn't get those little white bumps on your tongue, they hurt.

That some people are just too odd to figure out.

^ LMAOOO!!! Don't feel bad Sharon, neither did the Crocodile Hunter.

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