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Blaine Said Stunt Ended Less Than Spectacularly

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The Tampa Tribune

Published: September 26, 2008

Magician-daredevil David Blaine says he's unhappy with how he ended his latest stunt: hanging upside-down without a net high over Central Park for 60 hours.

The endurance artist, who completed the stunt Wednesday night, expressed his disappointment in an appearance Thursday morning on "Live With Regis and Kelly."

"I had dreamed up the most amazing ending for a stunt ever," he said.

Blaine said his grand finale of diving from a platform 44 feet to the ground while attached to a harness didn't go according to plan. He was supposed to jump and, at 10 feet, be swept away by a bunch of helium-filled balloons.

Instead, he dangled awkwardly for a moment before disappearing in an ascent into the night sky.

Blaine said ABC, which aired the event in a two-hour special called "David Blaine: Dive of Death," had encouraged him not to dive because of high winds.

Blaine added: "I know that it didn't work right when all my friends called up and said, 'Wait, what happened? I'm confused.'"

Regis Beaten Out By Infant Grandson

Regis Philbin has lost the "Best Regis" award yet again. And this time, it's personal: The winner is Philbin's infant grandson, William Xavier.

The 7-month-old bested Philbin for the honor at the announcement Thursday of the sixth annual Relly Awards, Philbin's version of the Emmys.

"He is cute, but does he REALLY deserve the Relly?" spouted the 77-year-old talk-show host, a loser for the fifth straight year, on "Live With Regis and Kelly." The "Best Regis" category was introduced in 2004.

William Xavier is the son of the Philbin's daughter J.J. and her husband Michael Schur, a writer for the NBC comedy "The Office."

Britain Tells Rhymes To Stay Out

Rapper Busta Rhymes was refused entry into Britain on Thursday, according to the promoter of a Busta Rhymes charity concert.

Rhymes, 36, was detained at London City Airport by immigration officers, who said their refusal was based on "unresolved convictions" in the United States, said Stephen Greene of Orange RockCorps.

The performer remained in custody in London while RockCorps took legal steps to try to reverse the decision.

Rap star Ludacris has agreed to perform in Rhymes' place.

Today's Birthdays

Fitness expert Jack LaLanne is 94. Singer Bryan Ferry is 63. Singer Olivia Newton-John is 60. Actress Melissa Sue Anderson is 46. Tennis player Serena Williams is 27.

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