David Hasselhoff's dreams of taking his "Knight Rider" TV show to the big screen have hit a snag, after a dispute with his movie studio.

The Baywatch hunk has spent years trying to resurrect the hit series about a talking car and had reportedly lined up a studio to make the movie - with Ben Affleck being touted to play Hasselhoff's Michael Knight character. But the 51-year-old has parted ways with the studios after an "artistic difference". A source tells American news site The Scoop, "The studio didn't want the car to talk. David was like, 'Hello?' So he's switching studios."

I shamefully will admit that I LOVED that show. And I agree with David--Kit HAS to talk. One of them has to have some intelligent things to say, and it sure as hell won't be Hasselhoff.

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1 Not to be TOO picky, but it's KITT, not KIT (the Knight Industries Two Thousand). And of course its evil twin was KARR (The Knight Automated Roving Robot). And yes I loved that show as well, in case it's not obvious.

Posted by: Skerdog at May 06, 2004 10:41 AM (3Nq9R)

2 Oh wow...you're hard core.

Posted by: Lawren at May 06, 2004 10:42 AM (g32Cf)

3 Ok I know this makes me an even bigger dork, but it was KITT. "Knight Rider" was one of the first appointment tv shows that I can remember. I always wanted a car with a turbo boost button.

Posted by: M@ at May 06, 2004 10:43 AM (f2jsN)

4 Ok. You're both disturbingly hard core. Within 1 minute of my post I've been corrected TWICE!

Posted by: Lawren at May 06, 2004 10:45 AM (g32Cf)

5 You want to talk hardcore, I was so disappointed that they didn't use the right voice on the "Nick and Jessica Variety Hour". I mean come on it's not like Mr. Feeny is dead or something.

Posted by: M@ at May 06, 2004 10:49 AM (f2jsN)

6 Hot car with lots of cool gadgets: James Bond. Hot TALKING car with lots of cool gadgets: Knight Rider. Any questions?

Posted by: pad at May 06, 2004 10:55 AM (G5AiP)

7 Oh man, I loved that show. Even the license plate said "KITT". Awesome. That theme song used to be my ringer on my phone. Oh, and remember Thunderwolf?!?

Posted by: joey D at May 06, 2004 01:47 PM (vq3i8)

8 Are you talking about Airwolf with Jan Michael Vincent and Ernest Borgnine? Loved that show too.

Posted by: M@ at May 06, 2004 02:02 PM (f2jsN)

9 I was more of an A-team guy. "Da, da, da, da.....da, da, da,..., dun, da, da, da, da, da,...,da, da, da..."

Posted by: Grant at May 06, 2004 02:40 PM (qDWvu)

10 Oh Grant...I love you. I ADORED the "A-team." I used to play A-team with my friends when I was young. "I love it when a plan comes together."

Posted by: Lawren at May 06, 2004 03:13 PM (g32Cf)

11 What studio exec dumbass had the idea that KITT shouldn't talk? That was the point of the show, as well as having Hasselholf score with every pretty chick he found. Ah, the days before AIDS became a househould word. I just hope the movie is a lot better than that TV movie they made back in the '90's. Crappy movie and they KILLED Devon! How can you kill the cool Brit? I have got to find the Airwolf theme online somewhere. I need a cool startup sound for my laptop! "I pity the fool!" :-)

Posted by: Brian D. at May 06, 2004 03:18 PM (zj2r/)

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I had a massage this morning at my favorite spa in the city. It was amazing. My muscles were so screwed up. The massage chick said, "You need to start talking about your problems and stop holding things in. Your back and neck are a mess." What was this? A massage by Dr. Phil??? I just sort of laughed and said, "Ok." She did stop talking after that so I could enjoy.

I'm SO sore--but good sore. It was fab, and much needed.

After the massage, I started perusing the candles, bath and body products the spa sells. I stumbled upon Elton Rocks. These beautiful crystal-like rocks are made of Egyptian resin that is imbued with scent. Created in cooperation with Elton John using some of his favorite scents, a percentage of the proceeds of these potpourri rocks directly support the Elton John AIDS Foundation. An international non-profit organization established in 1992 by Elton John., funding patient care services and prevention education for men, women, and children living with HIV and AIDS. They smelled SO amazing and looked so cool!

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Mariah Carey is eager to help your kids look like skanks!

Songbird Mariah Carey is planning to launch her own line of children's clothes. The "Honey" hitmaker has already branched out to create a range of jewelry and accessories and is now poised to expand into the world of kids' couture.

I'm sure these duds will be neither affordable nor tasteful.

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Can you recognize these stars from their yearbook photos?

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1 They all look familiar, but I can't quite place them.

Posted by: M@ at May 05, 2004 08:50 AM (f2jsN)

2 the one in the upper right is Jane Kaszmarek (sp?) from Malcom in the Middle

Posted by: t at May 05, 2004 09:22 AM (tNznv)

3 Is that last one J-Lo?

Posted by: pad at May 05, 2004 09:40 AM (G5AiP)

4 You're correct, T. The rest of you--nope.

Posted by: Lawren at May 05, 2004 11:56 AM (g32Cf)

5 The first is the chick from Third Rock and the last one is King of Queens. -d

Posted by: -d at May 05, 2004 12:35 PM (FYJX9)

6 Nope. (Unless they were on there at one time and I don't know it). CLUE: they were both on sitcoms.

Posted by: Lawren at May 05, 2004 01:00 PM (g32Cf)

7 Is the one next to jane kaszmarek meredith baxter-birney - elyse keaton from family ties???

Posted by: at May 05, 2004 01:34 PM (4adEQ)

8 YES! GREAT job! Now, can anyone figure out the last one?

Posted by: Lawren at May 05, 2004 01:35 PM (g32Cf)

9 That was me, btw - i keep forgetting to input my info!!!

Posted by: Kelly P at May 05, 2004 01:38 PM (4adEQ)

10 Ooh, ooh, and the last one is katey sagal from married with children!!!! Damn, i am a nerd.

Posted by: Kelly P at May 05, 2004 01:39 PM (4adEQ)

11 Nice work, Kel. I always can count on you!

Posted by: Lawren at May 05, 2004 01:40 PM (g32Cf)

12 I would never have guessed! Great quiz!

Posted by: Sweety at May 08, 2004 06:34 AM (+Xa2Y)

13 I know that the second and last are Jane Kazmarek and Ellen Barkin but I have no idea who the first one is.

Posted by: Liza at August 10, 2005 12:53 AM (6mUkl)

14 i'd say the third one looks like stacie orrico.

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Saw "The Laws of Attraction" tonight.

My review? Save your money.

The end.

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1 So sad. I love Julianne Moore. But I figured it was a sleeper...Thanks for asving me the $7!

Posted by: Jen at May 05, 2004 09:04 AM (Q3ePA)

2 I wish all reviews could be short and precise like yours - - and I'm taking your advice and am saving my money

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The joke was on Ashton Kutcher and MTV's prank show "Punk'd" when they staged a mock arrest of the hiphop group The Black Eyed Peas at a phony brothel -- and the rappers' entourage started punching out the pretend police!

One friend of a band member slugged an off-duty cop hired to lend authenticity to the raid and another actor was tackled and knocked into the swimming pool.

You knew something like that was bound to happen sooner or later.

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Rock'n'roll has come a long way in the half-century since Elvis first stepped up to the microphone at Sun Studios. Here "The Observer" has chosen 50 moments that shaped popular musical history - and in the process changed lives.

Click here for the list, divided by decade.

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1 great article - thanks for sharing it, Lawren

Posted by: UptownGirl at May 04, 2004 10:07 AM (dUIpl)

2 Ditto the Thank you.

Posted by: Jay at May 04, 2004 10:33 AM (1WD+N)

3 That was really great. I was pleased to see Brian Eno and the invention of space music on the list. There is a silent subculture of ambient music around the world, complete with its own public radio show called Hearts of Space. There are big things going on in this genre; it's probably doing the most with emerging technology of any form of art. Eno is still at the top of the heap here, BTW.

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Former 90210 heartthrob Jason Priestley has gotten engaged to galpal Naomi Lowde, a makeup artist. No wedding date has been set.

Glad he got over that psycho, Emily Valentine.

Here are some 90210 quizzes for you to try.

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1 Can I just tell you what a huge 9-0 fan I was??? God, I loved Brandon Walsh.... *deep, deep sigh*

Posted by: Kelly P. at May 03, 2004 08:39 PM (e0ylE)

2 I STILL watch the reruns on FX. It was the greatest.

Posted by: Lawren at May 03, 2004 08:52 PM (g32Cf)

3 Ahhh, 90210.... Melrose.... Those were the days of great TV.

Posted by: daniel at May 03, 2004 09:23 PM (aJz6D)

4 I was always more an Andrea fan than Brenda, Kelly, or Donna. Brains, glasses, and cuteness are a bad combo for me. Guess I always marched to the beat of my own drummer.

Posted by: Brian D. at May 04, 2004 10:08 AM (kibf/)

5 That is hilarious, Brian...cuz that is what my nickname in Jr High was - andrea...i had the nerdy glasses, big curly hair and all!!! I would have much rather been Kelly or Brenda

Posted by: Kelly P at May 04, 2004 10:48 AM (4adEQ)

6 He's now on Tru Calling on Fox. The season just ended last Thurs. He plays an interesting part. Actually I find the whole show interesting. Must be why I watch it...Left viewers with a doosie of a cliffhanger.

Posted by: GrumpyBunny at May 04, 2004 10:55 AM (w3aVF)

7 I still have no idea how they managed to get their hair to do that. I tried and tried and tried but just could never garner that much volume. Thankfully the Brandon and Dylan hairstyle has been out of style for some time now, still have the sideburns though. Oh yeah!

Posted by: James Doney at May 04, 2004 10:47 PM (/t2NR)

8 Huge Jason fan. I always watch the reruns on FX all the time. I agree. Those were the days of great TV. Congrats to Jason aka Brandon.

Posted by: Donna at May 14, 2004 07:12 PM (AaBEz)

9 I always liked Jason Priestley, he's the greatest! I watched every episode of 90210, he was the best character and actor.

Posted by: Soanalina Bakland at June 25, 2004 04:31 PM (Aya/g)

10 I love Jason Priestleeey!!!!!!! es un cuero preciosooo I LOVE HE!! VERY MUCH LOVE ME & JASON 100% LOVE

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Chris O'Connell is a self-loathing gentile who says he wants to marry a Jewish girl so that he will not have to make a decision for the rest of his life. His childhood friend, Adam Lipschitz, offers to guide him into the world of — what else? — domineering mothers and subjects to avoid in front of potential Jewish in-laws, like power tools, Garth Brooks, Nascar races, Republican politics, Miracle Whip and "The Passion of the Christ."

Out of this myriad of stereotypes, two 30-year-old comedians, Bryan Fogel and Sam Wolfson, have written a play with the unfortunate title of "Jewtopia" that has become one of the biggest and most improbable theatrical hits in Los Angeles.

The show, which also stars Mr. Fogel and Mr. Wolfson, opened last May at the 99-seat Coast Playhouse in West Hollywood, and has been sold out nearly every weekend. (Nineteen folding chairs are usually hauled in for each performance.) Tentatively set to close in late June, the play is scheduled to move to New York in late summer.

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Sounds like a few women in Hollywood are having to put their foot down when it comes to their men and flirting. The culprits? and

Oscar-nominee Naomi Watts reportedly called off her romance with Heath Ledger after becoming infuriated with his roving eye. The "21 Grams" beauty, 35, was deeply embarrassed when, on a recent night out, Ledger openly flirted with rising star Scarlett Johansson in front of her - leading to a humiliating argument. Johansson, 19, was enjoying a cozy conversation with the "Monster's Ball" hunk in a Los Angeles nightclub when Watts discovered them and reportedly dragged him back to their table. British tabloid the Sunday Star reports that Johansson simply burst into a fit of giggles following the showdown, much to Watts' disgust.

Cameron Diaz has issued an ultimatum to boyfriend Justin Timberlake to cool down his relationship with Elisha Cuthbert or face losing her. The "Charlie's Angels" star, 31, has warned her toyboy lover, 22, to ease off his friendship with The Girl Next Door star - following reports the two have become inseparable on the movie set of "Edison." A friend of Diaz tells Britain's Daily Sport tabloid, "The final straw was when Cameron saw pictures of Justin and Elisha together looking very friendly. She's told him to cool it, even though he's told her they're just friends."

I'll be interested to see how these situations play out.

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1 Men! Geez! But ya know it's kinda nice to see that even these beauties have a hard time keeping their guys from looking elsewhere!

Posted by: Kelly at May 03, 2004 11:11 AM (rQ7rr)

2 I would let Justin flirt with anyone he wished, as long as he came to me at night!

Posted by: chuck at May 03, 2004 12:10 PM (SjUbV)

3 Now that's interesting expecially the Justin and Cameron one. A few months back I remember reading an article on how it was the opposite for them. That Caameron was flirting with everyone all the time and one night a night club she was dancing and flirting and Justin was getting all pissy with her and giving her ultimatums. Hmmmmm.

Posted by: Lori at May 03, 2004 01:01 PM (kmcg6)

4 I remember when the posters for Le Divorce were all over the papers and theatres last summer. All I could think about was how increibly beautiful and complete Naomi Watts looked when paired against the babyfaced, dew-eyed (pre-maternity) Kate Hudson. As captivating as Johansson is (and she is definitely an enigmatic beauty), any guy who takes Naomi Watts for granted is going to get the thrashing he deserves from all corners.

Posted by: pad at May 03, 2004 01:39 PM (G5AiP)

5 I don't know. I personally just can't get into the whole celebrity gossip thing. I like my privacy, and I bet they do too. Many say, hey, they are celebrities and it comes with the territory. But then why is it that marriages like Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe don't make the presses? Because they aren't interesting. People, too often, just love drama. I, for one, say just leave them be. **2 cents**

Posted by: Joe D at May 04, 2004 10:33 AM (Rj3H/)

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Over half of British adults have had sex in a public place, a new survey has found.

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Reason #4,345 why I do NOT and will NOT ride roller coasters.

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Thanks for all your well wishes, everyone! I'm alive. The final was LONG, but it's over, and I think I did OK.

A good time was had by all last night. I'm dragging today though. But, I can (for the first time in a while), sit around all day and do NOTHING. I'm going to try to clean my apartment--it's been neglected in the past weeks.

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I can't believe this day is finally here. I am about to head downtown to take my last law school final--EVER. Of course, I chose to go out with a bang. It's a 6 hour, 400 multiple choice income tax law final.

So, if you could, shoot me two prayers.

1) That I remember what I need to, don't have a blank-out attack, and that I pass.

2) That my liver survives the beating it is going to take afterward. Needless to say, my crew and I are heading out. And hitting it hard. 3 years of hard.

Blogging will commence on Sunday. (Most likely NOT in the morning).

Thanks for all your support, everyone!

(Oh, and one more thing. I fully realize that I have this massive bar exam looming over my head until the end of July. But, please don't bring it up today. I'm giving myself a week to enjoy this new milestone. I'll tackle bar studying soon enough).

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1 Congratulations! Party hard, you deserve it. And take a break before starting bar review. It sucks as bad or worse than law school.

Posted by: Rita at May 01, 2004 07:17 AM (xYQ/O)

2 Prayers are commencing! Hope you get through this with minimal hair loss. Best of luck and have fun afterwards!

Posted by: Skerdog at May 01, 2004 09:45 AM (VuK7w)

3 Knock 'Em Dead Lawren! And enjoy the much deserved festivities afterwards, its been a long time coming. I think I might just have an extra one this evening in your honor.

Posted by: axion at May 01, 2004 11:04 AM (y5ZX9)

4 Good Luck and congrats!!

Posted by: Luke at May 01, 2004 12:09 PM (2vU45)

5 Oh Lawren, that's so great. Work that liver and don't look back!

Posted by: Kevin at May 01, 2004 12:21 PM (Ptl1R)

6 Congrats! I can't wait to get there myself. I am also very jealous. I haven't even had my first final yet. Then again, I still have a whole other year of school left too, so...

Posted by: Shannon at May 01, 2004 04:38 PM (Kcp0r)

7 Congrats, and be careful out there!

Posted by: at May 01, 2004 07:34 PM (8tNq0)

8 Woooooooohooooooooo!!! Congrats!!

Posted by: Kelly at May 02, 2004 09:05 AM (rQ7rr)

9 I'm a bit late, but GOOD LUCK!!

Posted by: Daisyhead at May 02, 2004 10:38 AM (RyAJU)

10 I'm very late with this as it is already Sunday morning - - but I'm sure you did great and hope your liver is in good shape

Posted by: UptownGirl at May 02, 2004 10:40 AM (dUIpl)

11 BAR exam...tequila sunrise> Or cosmopolitan...get thee out to celebrate! CONGRATS!

Posted by: Jen at May 02, 2004 10:58 AM (NT5Gj)

12 So are you a lawyer yet dammit??

Posted by: Lori at May 03, 2004 01:13 PM (kmcg6)

13 I am not sure what I think about that. Usually, if tax law is not making you fall asleep, it is because of something that you have no idea what to think of. I am in California, and I know that california tax lawyers usually only feel that way about changes in tax law. If you wanted any opinions from other california tax lawyers, you are welcome to view my site. I also have plenty of tax forms and documents if you need any. California tax laywers are not all bad, just trying to help.

Posted by: California Tax Attorney at January 20, 2005 01:58 AM (GikLI)

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