He tried to stay out of the news (yeah right), but Terrell Owens once again makes headlines by throwing a birthday bash for the ages...

T.O. celebrated his 32nd birthday by hosting a birthday bash on Monday Night at rapper Jay-Z's 40-40 club.  His guest list was quite impressive, which included Hollywood stars such as Jamie Foxx and Will Smith.  Also on the list was T.O.'s newest outspoken advocate, Rev. Jesse Jackson.

As part of his "entertainment", T.O. had foxy females sporting no. 81 jerseys with a question mark where the team name should be.  Even so, T.O. stated later that he was still a Philadelphia Eagle...and that he loved Philly, and his teammates.  Several Philadelphia "teammates" were at the party, including Jevon Kearse and L.J. Smith.  T.O. allegedly invited Donovan McNabb, who did not attend.  What a surprise?

It may also be worth mentioning that former Dallas Cowboy star Michael Irvin was in attendance, and even led the party-goers in singing Happy Birthday for the star receiver.

So this is more of what we've come to expect from Terrell Owens.  A person that loves the spotlight so much that he can't stay away from it...even though he's a football player who hasn't been on a field in months.  A fellow blogger suggested that T.O. has done his job this year...being that his main job is to entertain fans and grab headlines.  If that is indeed his only job, then mission accomplished.

I tend to think that this is just another shameless scheme to steal media attention.  At this time, it may actually be a good thing that he is drawing attention away from the Eagles' dismal season.  I'm sure Eagles fans would rather hear about this star-studded bash, rather than relive the agonizing overtime defeat to the Giants this past Sunday.

It is clear that T.O. still has his share of supporters, both in world of football and Hollywood (not to mention bloggers).  Perhaps next summer he will remember that he is a football player, which requires actually doing your job on the field.  Surely, but unfortunately, there will be an NFL owner willing to take a gamble on this "misunderstood" star receiver.  But to all NFL fans out there, just hope it doesn't happen in your hometown.

Keep struttin' T.O.  Your are doing a fine job.