The iPhone debuted Friday at 6PM retailing at $499 to $599 in AT&T stores.

These phones, if you can even call them that, look freaking awesome. A phone, iPod and internet capabilities all rolled into one sleek, stylish touch screen device. Sounds good doesn’t it?

Apparently it’s not that great. Abigail Heffernan, CNNMoney.com contributing writer sent her husband to wait in line last night and the results? Not so good. “After 45 minutes of trying, iTunes finally granted him entry, and he stepped through hoop after hoop of activation - not to mention the 100 megabytes of downloads to upgrade the thing. On the last step he received an error: ‘We’re sorry, AT&T has determined that your account cannot be used with the iPhone.’”

So it looks like Apple and AT&T weren’t really all that prepared for anything and it turns out many people took theirs back and most kept them but were simply unable to do anything with them. If there’s one thing that angers people when they get a new toy is when it’s broken and customer service pretty much says too bad so sad.

I don’t know about ya’ll but I’m going to wait a while to possibly get the iPhone, say 4 years when the glitches are mostly fixed and the price tag goes down. I mean I’m like a bajillionaire but I’m already in line for a Pagani Zonda C12S and that solid gold penthouse in NYC.

Ya know how you wish all of the Beatles could come back to life and go on a reunion tour, or that Justin Timberlake would open his eyes to the fact that he needs his N’SYNC brothers? Well that ain’t happening. What IS happening is that The Spice Girls have officially announced that they are getting back together for a reunion tour!

In December of 2006 and January of 2007 these fine young ladies (gag) will be performing 11 concerts. These will mark the first since their break up in 2001. It’s just like the moon landing. Everyone remembers where they were the day Neil Armstrong took that first step on the moon just like everyone remembers where they were when The Spice Girls announced their break up. Sigh. That defining moment really rivals all.

Tickets for The Spice Girls Tour go on sale someday, somewhere…so spice up ya life and get some, and then give yourself a timeout in the corner of your room you pathetic little girl!

Pro wrestler and WWE star Chris Benoit and his family were found dead in their home Monday in an apparent murder-suicide.

Not many details are being given until the coroner thoroughly examines cause and time of death, but sources say it appears that Benoit’s wife Nancy was strangled, his 7 year old son was smothered and Chris Benoit possibly hung himself over the weekend.

While the WWE claims they do have more information they’ve been instructed by investigators not to comment on those details, however they did make statements that as late as Sunday during the PPV “Vengeance” program, Benoit was texting friends.

“Chris was the type of guy you’d want to go to war with,” said surprisingly compassionate WWE champ John Cena. “He was a good man, he truly lived for the business. He did everything for it.”

I know one WWE fan who is going to find it a bit harder to sleep tonight. Our thoughts go out to their family and friends.

A drunken Skeletor, I mean…a sober 10 pounds lighter Paris Hilton is out of jail as of just after midnight this morning. If you live in California: Stay out of the bars, stay off of the roads and keep your children and pets inside. That’s all you need to know.

Still slow in news but heres a bit of a Celeb Update:

• Jessica Simpson is probably sad this week because her on again off again on again off again on again off again ex-boy toy John Mayer (gag) has been seen around town with Penélope Cruz. Jessica, don’t cry, Cruz has been passed around from guy to guy for years, it’s really just a pit stop for her. You’ll have another and another and another shot with John any day now. Chin up.

• The ever ingenious Cameron Diaz pretty much offended everyone in Peru by strutting around with a green purse with a red star that read “Serve the people” Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong’s political slogan. The bad undoubtedly evoked painful memories for Peruvian people as his insurgency left 70,000 people dead in the 1980s and 90s. That would like me dressing up as a library and marching around Diaz’s house ignorantly reminding her how painful her stupidity is.

• Zach Braff, whom I’ve heard uses crappy pick-up lines and is an annoying boyfriend, may have a new gal hugging his arms. I guess people saw him canoodling with actress Shiri Appleby last Tuesday during a performance of “Romeo and Juliet” in Central Park. For those of you who don’t know Appleby she played Liz, the main character of that bad alien series called Rosewell that no one watched. Who cares how annoying and bachelor-ie Zach Braff is…he’s got that stupid cute working out for him.

• In a video from Rosie O’Donnells website she reports that she’ll more than likely turn down the hosting position for The Price is Right. She’d rather not cause an uproar by uprooting her family in a place they’ve grown to love. This contradicts recent actions where she has cat fights with co-hosts on live television or annoyingly combats The Donald with insults from both back and fourth. No, see that doesn’t cause an uproar for her family. I’m sure after those childish moves her kids aren’t getting made fun of in school, they’re probably getting pats on the back. Oy.

And thats your update, ya’ll.

I needed a few new CD’s to keep me interested and awake on my 9 hour drive to Portland earlier this month. I got more than I bargained for and had to share, so here’s The Fratellis Review.

Upbeat, sometimes whacky and laughable lyrics that still make you think. These musicians really know how to bring it. Thats what first comes to mind when I think of The Fratellis, a up and coming Scottish band.

Now I’m no music expert but I like new groups that challenge the mold a bit and The Fratellis were that band for me this month.

Their hit single from the album Costello Music, “Flathead” was featured on Apples iPod television ad in January of 2007 and once I saw it I was on the hunt. While I was able to snag the “Flathead” single it was until May the the whole album was available.

Among my favorites, besides the single, is “Chelsea Dagger”, “Doginabag”, “Vince the Lovable Stoner” and “Baby Fratelli” all of which have a lively pub feel. Enough to keep everyone, even my hard rock loving husband entertained.

It’s a European invasion!

The Fratellis and their Costello Music Album : 5/5 LJ Stars and two thumbs up for good measure. Snag The Fratellis Costello Album at Barnes and Noble now!

After getting a comment from my In-N-Out Urge post from reader Rick, since it was so long ago and I don’t want it to get lost in the rubble I thought I’d post it again here and elaborate.

Rick said “They’re getting sued! Ah hah hah hah hah hah hah!!!! How dare they sully the In-N-Out name??? Chadders will pay dearly.”

It’s not the best way to be greeted home after a long vacation; going to a new knock-off of your favorite greasy burger joint to get a Chaddars burger and fries only to have it closed and getting painted. Rick is right. Chadders is getting sued by In-N-Out.

Apparently the knock-off-ness was brought to In-N-Out’s attention when stupid people like me went blabbing all about it and when a local news station did a story solely about the similarities. From what I’ve heard and read the local news station pretty much just laid out the case for In-N-Out prosecutors. Good one guys.

Hopefully this will just result in a paint job and menu tweak but there’s a chance it could be gone for good. I’ll pretend you all care and let you know how it develops. And Rick, thanks for being so on top of it…I guess it’s not a slow news day after all.

Um…this has got to be the most depressing, slow news and entertainment week ever. ZzzZzz it’s a snooze fest. So since I have nothing better to write, I’m gonna make you watch this YouTube.com video: Paris In Jail

P.S. Keri Russell, or Felicity for you die hard fans had a baby boy…on June 9th. Since no one cared enough to report it until the 19th, I figured it wasn’t news worthy, but as a PS in a worthless blog entry? You bet.

P.S.S Is that not the cutest cat you’ve ever seen in your life? Better than any old Keri Russell baby.

On Monday nine South Carolina firefighters were killed in the line of duty in a furniture store blaze.

The fire at the Sofa Super Store broke out at 7PM. Firefighters came to the scene of the 30 foot blaze and were attempting to rescue the employees inside when the roof collapsed. Reports speculate between two and six employees of the furniture store were saved. Though arson is not suspected, specialist are still trying to determine the cause of the fire.

It’s a tragedy to lose just one life to a fire, but nine men killed trying to save lives, nine firefighters; thats just incomprehensible. The names of these brave hero’s will be released later this week.

MSNBC cites: “Nine brave, heroic, courageous firefighters of the city of Charleston have perished fighting fire in a most courageous and fearless manner, carrying out their duties,” Charleston Mayor Joseph P. Riley said at a morning news conference. “To all of their loved ones, our heart goes out to them.”

The same sentiment goes out from the Daily Brew as well.

Well it looks like super duper actress Julia Roberts and cinematographer husband Danny Moder brought a baby boy into the world today. But don’t be fooled, it was Julia who actually gave birth.

8 1/2 pound Henry Daniel Moder was welcomed into the world by his famous parents early Monday and you don’t have to hold your breath in worry anymore because their publicist says, “All of the Moders are doing great.” This is the couples 3rd child, they also have a pair of two year old twins named Hazel and Phinnaeus. It sounds to me like Seabiscuit…er…I mean Julia Roberts was easy on old Henry in the name department.

There’s nothing particularly cool or interesting about this happening, but she’s famous and it’s a baby!