On the heels of last weekend’s waffle report, this week we bring you the recent news in candy.
Chicago institution Wm. Wrigley Jr. Co., the maker of the chewing gum, announced Monday it will sell control of its business to candy giant Mars in a $23 billion deal. The marriage will create the world’s largest confectionery company with brands ranging from Extra and Orbit gums to Snickers and M&Ms candy.
To celebrate the launch of her new album, “Hard Candy,” Madonna on Wednesday performed a free 32-minute set at the Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan, where Justin Timberlake made an appearance. Fans waited more than 48 hours to get their hands on tickets.
Chocolate is good for pregnant women, according to a Yale research study published in the May issue of Epidemiology. The study shows eating chocolate may help reduce the risk of preeclampsia, a serious complication during pregnancy that’s resolved only by delivering immediately.
WEEK IN PHOTOS
sunDAY – A plastic pig floats over the crowd during the final day of the Coachella music festival in Indio, Calif. The pig, a signature Pink Floyd stage prop, floated away Sunday night; it was later found in tatters at two nearby homes.
tuesDAY – Barack Obama drives to the basket during a scrimmage with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels in Chapel Hill. “These guys are a lot better than me,” he told reporters, according to Reuters.
wednesDAY – Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban takes in a Cubs game at Wrigley Field. Cuban has expressed interest in buying the Cubs but declined to talk to the media.
thursDAY – Nearly 15,000 demonstrators filled downtown Chicago to call for immigration reform. At least 400,000 marched in the first nationwide rally in 2006.
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“The students invited me, and I’m honored.”
JERRY SPRINGER [ on delivering the commencement speech for Northwestern Law School on May 16, despite student protests that he is an unsuitable choice. ]
HEAT INDEX
RedEye takes the temperature of current events
‘Iron Man’
Let the summer blockbusters begin.
Ellen
Look who’s in Chicago this weekend.
Madonna
Still sizzling at 49.
Miley Cyrus
Seriously, what is the big deal?
POP QUIZ
Have you been keeping up with your celeb news? We’ll see about that.
Chicago’s Evan Dollard, who won “American Gladiators” returns to the show as:
a.Dollard Bill
b. Rocket
c. The Evanator
d.Extreme
Madonna and Justin Timberlake did what after giving a free concert Wednesday in New York?
a.Went drinking
b.Went on a shopping spree
c.Made out
d.Got matching tattoos
Which two celebs were rumored to have had a secret wedding this week?
a.Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey
b.Paula Abdul and Simon Cowell
c.Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon
d.Justin Timberlake and Miley Cyrus
Forbes issues its 2008 list of top-earning models this week. Who’s at the top?
a.Tyra Banks
b.Gisele Bundchen
c.Heidi Klum
d.Naomi Campbell
Which comedian announced this week that she’s pregnant?
a.Kathy Griffin
b.Amy Poehler
c.Tina Fey
d.Rachel Dratch
ANSWERS: 1. B; 2. A; 3. C; 4. B.; 5. B
