A body was found on Thursday, February 25, in Stanley Park in Vancouver. The body is now confirmed to be that of  Growing Pains star Andrew Koenig. Police were frantically searching the park for days since Koenig has been known to spend an ample amount of time there. Koenig was last seen on Valentine’s Day.

A police statement obtained by PEOPLE says:

“The body is believed to be that of Andrew Koenig.”

Walter Koenig, Andrew’s father, did receive a note from his son on February 16, however the note wasn’t reassuring.

“He sounded despondent,” said Walter. “Nobody has seen this [note] but my wife and I.”

“He went to visit some friends in Toronto and after there, he went to Vancouver,” explained his father. “It’s a place where he felt very comfortable. He lived there for a few years.”

UPDATE: CNN confirmed just a few minutes ago that actor Andrew Koenig’s body was found in Stanley Park in Vancouver. Koenig was 42 years-old. RIP

Walter Koenig: “My Son Took His Own Life”

According to E! News, Andrew’s father, Walter Koenig, believes Andrew took his on life. Walter Koenig said the following during a press release earlier tonight:

“My son took his own life,” dad Walter Koenig said during a police news conference this evening. “Obviously, he was in a lot of pain.

“I have received hundreds of emails from people who said they are depressed and considering the same course of action or showed signs of the same behavior,” Walter, who played Chekov on the original Star Trek, said.

“The only thing I will say is if you are one of these people and feel you can’t handle it anymore, I hope you learn from this. Know that there are people are out there who really care. It may not be enough, but before you make your final decision, check it out again, talk to somebody.”

“People don’t realize there is help. Families, familiarize yourself with these signs. Don’t rationalize anything away. People have shown signs of love.

“In his pain, Andrew didn’t realize what was available to him. He had much love and much to contribute. This is the only statement we are going to make. Please respect our privacy.”

So far, the Vancouver police see no signs of foul-play and the investigation will now be handled by the coroner’s office. How tragic…

Information via E! News

Kanye West posted a picture, on his website, of his girlfriend Amber Rose recreating Grace’s Jones’ historic pose. Ever since West posted the picture yesterday, February 24, the internet has been buzzing with both praise and criticism. Of course Rose didn’t execute the pose the way Jones did, but I do give her credit for trying.  Grace Jones was photographed by renown photographer Jean-Paul Goude many moons ago. The photo shoot was actually done  for Grace Jones’ 1985 album,“Island Life”.

However, many people don’t know that Jones was not able to pull off this pose on her own strength.  This shot took hours to create and  it took a series of tricks to execute. Jones’ version is mind-blowing. I’m not sure whose idea it was for Rose to pose like this, but if you’re going to do something, you need to do it all the way!

Jay-Z and Beyoncé were photographed sitting court side at the Lakers’ game the other night. The couple were all smiles the entire night. Say what you will about Jay-Z’s looks, but he does seem to make Beyoncé smile from ear-to-ear.

Holy Cheese Whiz Batman! According to E! Online, both of these ladies are Yoanna House from America’s Next Top Model, but I still don’t believe it.  The picture on the left was taken in 2004 and the picture on the right was taken two nights ago.

Yoanna House, 29, won the second cycle  of  America’s Next Top Model.  The model went on to host the show “Look for Less” shortly thereafter. Now I’m not sure what she’s doing but, she doesn’t look like the same Yoanna House . House resurfaced, after a brief absence from the spotlight, at the  CW: It’s a Reality party in NYC two nights ago.

House vehemently claims that she only got her breasts done. It’s her body and if she did get surgery, then that’s her business. I just wish she didn’t look so much like Kathie Lee Gifford now.

This is how E! Online is reporting it:

“I know that I’ve changed,” House says. “I just had a baby about a year ago, and I put on a lot of weight… My baby doesn’t sleep through the night, so that might age you a little bit. Other than that, I’ve never done anything to my face, besides going a little too overboard with bronzer.”

In fact, the small-town Florida native says she’s never even thought about touching her face. “I think the face is such a delicate thing,” she says. “I’m just going to stick with my bronzer and my great makeup artist who contours me.”

Her bosom is another story.

“I did enhance my breasts,” she admits. “That was a personal decision I decided to make a couple of years ago. I wasn’t happy with the way I looked. I thought I had a boyish figure. I wanted to look more womanly, and I think it’s the best decision I’ve ever made.”

She has no plans to make them any bigger. “I think it can get a little too cartoonish,” she said. “Some people take it too far. I think the only person who can get away with it is Dolly Parton. She’s the only one who can do it.”

“Too Much Sex Can Be a Bad Thing … For Little Tigers Too. Help Keep Your Cats (and Dogs) Out of Trouble: Always Spay or Neuter! PETA”

I think the billboard speaks for itself.

My two cents: I love animals as much as the next person, but really PETA?? This is in poor taste.  Oddly enough, if someone made fun of an animal in this way, the organization would be on them faster than the speed of light.

NBC’s The Biggest Loser is now casting Season 10.
If you have at least 100lbs to lose then this is for you!
Vie for this once in a lifetime opportunity to change your life forever and compete for $250,000?
The Casting Directors are looking for individuals and teams of two in New York City and nearby areas.

For the complete audition information and requirements, visit: thebiggestlosercasting.com
All participants must be at least 18 years old by May 24, 2010. You must also be a US citizen.

Date: March 13, 2010
Time: 10a.m. to 6p.m.
Location: NBC Experience Store
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, NY 10112