Doesn't it seem odd, that in the tabloid era we live in, no one seems to know what's really going on with Keith Richards. Yes, I know the publicists and spokespeople are telling us he's OK, but we still don't have lots of details. OK, we know Keef got hurt a couple of weeks ago. I heard he fell out of a coconut tree and I also heard it was a jet-ski accident. Rumor had it that he and Ron Wood were climbing trees. Somehow he fell and hit his head, causing an injury. That we know.

After a few days in the hospital (this happened in New Zealand, BTW), he was released. There was actually a rumor that he was coming to the Cleveland Clinic for further observation. After complaining of headaches, he was readmitted, where he had a procedure done to release pressure on his brain. I happen to like Keith a lot, so I'm just wondering if we are being handed a load of shit taken from the Lurther Vandross playbook. You remember that, where Luther was singing duets with Patti Labelle shortly after his stroke. Jeepers.

Now rumors are starting that Richards can't play live with the band anymore. And now, he's just been released again from the hospital. Tell Anderson Cooper to book a flight to Auckland already, this is killing me.

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Strikeouts for Troops is a neat way to donate to disabled war veterans. Think of it as Fantasy stats for a good cause.

David Bowie will curate the High Line Festival in NYC next year. I'm anxious to see who he can line up for the event.

Breaking news: Women like men who like kids. Stunning.

Exercise Yard

You turn your head away for a few seconds to find out the Indians really suck. They lost today to the Royals, resulting in a sweep by KC. The Royals have won only 10 games this year, half of those against the Tribe. The Tribe hitting remains strong, but the pitching. Yikes!

Today, Hello Mota stayed in the game too long to die and gave up two homers. And Jake Westbrook didn't pitch that great either, seemingly becoming a five-inning pitcher before our eyes. Off day tomorrow. Gotta believe a move will be made, even if it's Danny Graves getting released.

Next up: The resurgent Detroit Tigers, followed by the suddenly pain-inflicting Royals.

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57 Across Down: 17-Across costar in "Silk Stockings" (11 letters) Answer: Cyd Charisse (BTW, 17-Across is Fred Astaire)