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9/2
In the wake of her recent arrest for cocaine possession, Paris Hilton has been banned from the Las Vegas resorts Wynn and Encore. It was recently reported that Paris's boyfriend Cy Waits -- who was also arrested that night -- was fired by Wynn, where he had been employed as Co-Chief of Nightlife Operations. Paris is continuing to deny, deny, deny. Her latest tweet? "These rumors going around are so ridiculous, untrue and cruel. I'm not going to even pay attention to them because I know the truth."
Jodie Sweetin is now the mother of two little girls. The former Full House star and her boyfriend Morty Coyle welcomed a daughter named Beatrix on Tuesday (August 31st). The 28-year-old has a two-year-old named Zoie with her ex-husband Cody Herpin. Coyle confirmed the birth of Beatrix -- who they're calling "Bea" -- to People magazine, saying, "Jodie was amazing and is doing great. We are now the proud, excited parents of Miss Beatrix Carlin Sweetin Coyle. We're already madly in love with Beatrix and are so grateful for the support from our family and friends. And we can't wait for her big sister Zoie to meet her."
Conan O'Brien has unveiled the name of his new TBS late night show. And the winner is . . . Conan!
O'Brien made the revelation in a short video posted on his show's official TBS site -- although, as he noted, the hand-written announcement looked more like "Conaw." Commentators on the web seemed to think the name is a good decision. MTV noted, "The solution to O'Brien's problem is indeed simple and elegant. He becomes the only late night host whose show is simply his name, a convention that has never really been used but is actually a brilliant idea. After all, it's unlikely that most fans ever knew the actual titles of any of O'Brien's previous shows -- the question was always, "Did you catch Conan last night?" It also puts the focus squarely on O'Brien and the idea that he is a singular personality who can carry a show all by himself." Conan premieres on November 8th.
The Rolling Stones will be getting a Monopoly version in stores for the holiday. Gibson.com reported that like the 2008 Beatles Monopoly game, in the Stones' version, the famous streets and avenues of the original edition are replaced with Stones albums. Baltic Avenue becomes "Sticky Fingers" and Park Place turns into "A Bigger Bang."
Gold and Platinum records replace houses and hotels, with the Chance and Community Chest cards have been changed to "Lyrics" and "Licks" -- with the four railroads now represented by legendary Stones tours, with Luxury Tax now changed to concert tickets.
BBC Radio counted down the 100 Biggest Selling UK Singles. Vintage Vinyl News posted the 100 entires which were racked up by the Official Chart Company, spanning November 1952 to August 7th, 2010. Elton John's tribute to Princess Diana, "Candle In The Wind (1997)" -- with it's hit B-side "Something In The Way You Look Tonight" -- topped the chart, with Band's Aid's 1984 charity single "Do They Know It's Christmas," coming in second, with Queen's 1975 classic "Bohemian Rhapsody" rounding out the Top Three. See the top 50 here.
Jane Fonda is back with new workout tapes. She looks great for 72. Check it out here.
Now that we know who's going to be on Dancing with the Stars this season, the Hollywood Reporter is giving the lowdown on who turned the show down. Citing a source involved with casting, the report said that people approached for the show who said no included Sylvester Stallone, Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg, conservative political commentator Ann Coulter, former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, the real Erin Brockovich, billionaire Richard Branson, actor Tim Allen, Jamie Lee Curtis and Suzanne Somers. While these people said no, there are others who actually lobby to get on the show but are rejected. The source told the Hollywood Reporter, "Melanie Griffith tries to get on every season." What kind of money do the DWTS contestants get? The source said that each star gets an initial $125,000 for signing, three weeks of rehearsal, and competing in the first two episodes, even if they are eliminated after the first week. After that, it's $10,000 an episode for Weeks 3 and 4, $20,000 an episode for Weeks 5 and 6, $30,000 an episode for Weeks 7 and 8, and $50,000 an episode for the final two weeks.
9/1 Shia LaBeouf has topped Forbes' list of Hollywood's Best Actors for the Buck for the second year in a row. The survey analyzed which actors and actresses pull in the most money relative to their paychecks, and found that for every $1 the studios spent on LaBeouf, his films return about $81 of profit. His most profitable films include Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen ($836 million worldwide box office) and the fourth Indiana Jones film ($787 million). Anne Hathaway took the second spot on the list, as the studios earned $64 for every dollar they spent on the Alice in Wonderland/Bride Wars star. Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe rounded out the top three and was followed by Robert Downey Jr. and Cate Blanchett.
Katy Perry has been offered the opportunity to judge the US version of The X Factor. The singer reportedly wowed show boss Simon Cowell so much with her stint as a guest judge at the auditions on the UK program, he now wants her to be the first name added to the panel on the Stateside talent contest when it launches next year.
A source said “Simon wants to get the judging names signed, sealed and announced within six weeks,”
“He wants at least one massive American star, someone who is known globally, plus one Brit and at least one authoritative male.
According to a new report, Dr. Phil planned his own surprise party to celebrate his 60th birthday — and has even practiced looking surprised! He reportedly enlisted his wife Robin to host the celebration at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
“Leave it to Phil to plan his own surprise party,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer.
“They ought to call him Dr. Ham! This is one of the worst kept secrets in Hollywood! Phil even practiced his ’shocked look’ for when he walked into the room.”
8/31
The latest cast of Dancing With the Stars was no secret. Tom Bergeron and Brooke Burke confirmed during Monday night's Bachelor Pad that Bristol Palin and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino will be among the contestants competing on the reality show's 11th season, which kicks off on September 20th.
Others in the cast are: Brandy, singer Jennifer Grey, actress, Dirty Dancing Margaret Cho, comedienne, actress Audrina Patridge, reality star, The Hills Florence Henderson, actress, The Brady Bunch Rick Fox, former NBA champ Michael Bolton, singer David Hasselhoff, actor, Baywatch Kurt Warner, former NFL champ Kyle Massey, actor, Disney's Cory in the House
A slightly larger audience tuned into the Emmys this year compared to 2009. Reuters reported that 13.5 million people watched Sunday night's show, compared with 13.3 million the year before. The show was bumped up nearly a month to avoid competition with football games. This year also marked the first time that the show aired live in all time zones.
Lorne Michaels is reportedly pumping new blood into the Saturday Night Live cast. The New York Post reports that Taran Killam, best known from Scrubs, and two young comedians from Chicago -- Paul Brittain and Vanessa Bayer -- have been signed to the cast, suggesting that some veterans won't be returning. Will Forte has already confirmed his exit and the Post claims that Seth Meyers, Andy Samberg, Jason Sudeikis and Kenan Thompson are among those who have yet to hear their fate on the show.Killam is the best-known newbie; in addition to his role on Scrubs, the 28-year-old has a year-old baby with longtime girlfriend, How I Met Your Mother'sCobie Smulders.
The Real Housewives of New York City want some of what Snooki is getting on Jersey Shore. According to The New York Post, the ladies have found out that MTV is paying Snooki $30,000 per episode for her reality series. But Housewives Jill Zarin, Kelly Bensimon and Alex McCord have to make do with about $4,000 per episode. They've reportedly told Bravo they aren't signing up for Season 4 unless they get Snooki money. It's so bad, says one source, that they "have little choice but to pimp themselves out with side gigs to bump up their earnings." A book, a jewelry line - there's just no end to the awful part-time jobs these gals are forced to take to make ends meet.
Party girl Paris Hilton had a pretty exciting life last week, culminating in a Friday night (August 27th) stay in a Las Vegas jail cell, after being arrested on suspicion of cocaine possession. She was released Saturday morning after authorities decided she wasn't a flight risk. The incident began in front of the Wynn Hotel on the Vegas strip shortly before midnight. She and current beau Cy Waits were in a Cadillac Escalade when police detected the scent of marijuana and pulled them over. A small amount of cocaine allegedly was found in a purse. Hilton says it wasn't her purse. That's the same defense she used last time she was accused of drug possession, in South Africa.
“Brooke Sheilds broke her hand during rehearsal for the musical ‘Leap of Faith,’” her representative told PEOPLE Magazine Saturday. “The cast will be off before previews on Sept. 11. It was a minor break and did not affect the production schedule.”
Former Wham! heartthrob George Michael has checked into rehab and is undergoing therapy for addiction to alcohol one month after he was arrested for crashing his Range Rover into a store near his home in Hempstead, North London.
Becasue Paris Hilton has to do something to stay in the news, because that's what she does.....she was arrested on drug possession charges...While in custody, Paris took some "lip balm" from her purse and a bag of cocaine fell to the floor, according to the spokesperson. Paris claims the purse and the cocaine were not hers.
Oprah Winfrey doesn’t like surprises! The billionaire media mogul has told her staff not to bring out any special celebrity guests during the final season of her hit TV talk show — because she won’t be able to handle it!
Oprah admits she “lost control” when her heroine, Mary Tyler Moore, showed up unannounced on one show last season — and she doesn’t want to repeat the experience. “I went into the ugly cry on the air and I made a rule that I was never to be surprised again on air. I don’t want to lose that kind of control,” Oprah said. “If you’ve ever looked at that tape, snot’s running out of my nose and I had such a headache that I couldn’t focus. I don’t handle surprise very well.”
New Casting News Out Of Hollywood: John Cusack will play 19th century gothic literature giant Edgar Allan Poe in a new murder mystery inspired by the writer’s famed poem The Raven. Cusack will step in front of the camera for a fictionalized account of Poe’s mysterious last days chasing a serial killer.
Seems there are thoughts of a remake of 1978's Grease. And Justin Bieber believes he’s the ideal person to fill John Travolta’s shoes and take on the role of Danny. --Susan Boyle perfect for the role of Principal McGee, as long as the script can be changed to ensure she gets to sing. In fact, he’s already got an idea of who he wants to star as Danny’s Aussie love interest, Sandy — a role originated by singer/actress Olivia Newton-John. Mu;oe Cyrus.
Hopefully this is just a fantasy of his!
8/26 Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler got into a shoving match with a crowd of autograph seekers who got a little too rowdy outside the Trump Hotel in New York City, according to TMZ.com. Tyler was instantly rushed by the crowd as he arrived at the hotel, and when one of his entourage started shoving back at the mob someone grabbed and began to choke the man from behind. Tyler himself stepped in to break things up and calm the crowd down, while also reading the crowd the riot act about the proper way to ask for an autograph.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston are expecting a baby boy. A rep for the couple confirmed the baby's gender to Star magazine, adding that Kelly had a baby shower earlier this month. The pair, who lost their 16-year-old son Jett in 2009, have a 10-year-old daughter named Ella
VH1 will begin counting down their five-hour 100 Greatest Artists Of All Time list with a two-hour premiere showing on September 6th. USA Today printed the bottom 15 of the Top 20 of the list -- with the Top Five only listed in alphabetical order.
Voters appearing in the countdown will be Ozzy Osbourne, Ray Davies, Wayne Coyne, Regina Spektor, Rob Halford, Whitney Houston, and Sheryl Crow.
The 'Top 20 Greatest Artists Of All Time' according to VH1:
The Top Five (in alphabetical order):
The Beatles
Bob Dylan
Michael Jackson
Led Zeppelin
The Rolling Stones
6. Jimi Hendrix
7. Prince
8. Elvis Presley
9. James Brown
10. Stevie Wonder
11. Bob Marley
12. David Bowie
13. The Who
14. Nirvana
15. The Beach Boys
16. Madonna
17. Queen
18. Pink Floyd
19. U2
20. Marvin Gaye
Tragic screen star Marilyn Monroe has been voted the greatest blonde of all-time as part of an poll by online market research company OnePoll.com.
1. Marilyn Monroe
2. Grace Kelly
3. Brigitte Bardot
4. Cameron Diaz
5. Holly Willoughby
6. Joanna Lumley
7. Scarlett Johansson
8. Stevie Nicks
9. Olivia Newton-John
10. Debbie Harry
11. Madonna
12. Doris Day
13. Goldie Hawn
14. Gwen Stefani
15. Denise Van Outen
8/25 Sheryl Crow opened a breast cancer center yesterday (Tuesday, August 24th) in Los Angeles as part of a joint venture with the Pink Lotus Breast Cancer center. The new facility, called the Sheryl Crow Imaging Center, features state-of-the-art digital screening and diagnostic technologies for the prevention, detection and treatment of breast cancer. Crow battled her own case of breast cancer in 2006 after finding being diagnosed during a routine mammogram. She now wants to encourage other women to get screened, saying, "Detecting breast cancer early is a woman's best chance at survival, and digital full-field mammography is the gold standard of early detection."
Michael Bolton is reportedly in talks to join Dancing With the Stars. A source told RadarOnline.com, "Michael's management company had been in talks with the show for over a month. They're all very excited about it, especially Michael." Other names that have been mentioned as potential cast members include The Situation, Brandy and Audrina Patridge. All will be revealed Monday during Bachelor Pad.
Lindsay Lohan was released from rehab at the UCLA Medical Center on Tuesday (August 24th) after 22 days of treatment. RadarOnline.com reported that the actress was "spirited out a back door in to a waiting, chauffeur driven car" and immediately called her mother, Dina. A hearing is set for this morning at a Beverly Hills courthouse before a new judge, Elden Fox, who may order additional out-patient care. It was originally reported that Lindsay's release would come after the hearing. Lohan has reportedly signed discharge papers and paid an outstanding $262 court bill on Tuesday ahead of her release. TMZ reported that the doctors who treated Lindsay at the UCLA Medical Center thought the original 90-day rehab sentence -- set forth by the case's original judge -- was excessive and recommended an early release. Radar claims Lindsay will likely undergo outpatient rehab for two or three days a week. Lindsay is also reportedly hoping to get permission to travel to New York early next month. Previous reports stated that doctors believe Lindsay was misdiagnosed with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (AHDH) and incorrectly prescribed Adderall. Given that Lindsay didn't need the drug, it effects on her were similar to those of methamphetamine.
Sylvester Stallone is already lining up some big names for his Expendables sequel! “Sly has been told to get Expendables 2 underway as soon as possible,” reveals a Hollywood insider. “He already has a script underway and all the cast want to come back.
“But he’s also working on some new recruits including his old Rocky pals Mr T, Carl Weathers and Hulk Hogan as well as Vin Diesel and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson. Even Jean Claude Vann Damme is ready to sign up after turning down Sly first time.”
Drew Barrymore watched rom-coms when she's had a crap day! She admits a good rom-com always puts a smile on her face when life is getting the better of her.“I need them — a nice happy ending and a fairytale,” she said.
Justin Timberlake has built a giant tree house in his garden. The SexyBack singer has installed a giant den on the grounds of his Los Angeles mansion, to provide himself with a private space to hang out with his friends.
“Justin’s still a kid at heard,” a source told American tabloid the National Enquirer. “He had the tree house built so he and his buddies could escape to drink and play cards.” The 29-year-old pop heartthrob has even banned his girlfriend Jessica Biel from entering his new pad. “He even posted a sign saying ‘No Girls Allowed’,” said the source.
Academy Award-winning actress Angelina Jolie is set to make her feature film directorial debut. A love story set during the Bosnian war, the film focuses on a Serbian man and a Bosnian woman who meet on the eve of the war and the effect the war has on their relationship. Based on an original screenplay written by Jolie as well. Do I even need to say that she's produceing it as well?
We told you last week that Adam Levin from Maroon 5 is starting a clothing line called 222. What the heck does that mean...well....Adam Levine have a tattoo with the numbers "222" According to Just Jared, Levine says it was the name of the studio in which the band recorded its first demo. Levine said, "We had this tape and we took it around. That's kind of what started our whole career! Even back then, we said 222 was going to be our lucky number and it just kind of stuck with us."
8/24
Reports say that Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren have officially finalized their divorce. TMZ.com reported that according to court officials, both Tiger and Elin were present at Bay County Circuit Court in Panama City, Florida yesterday (August 23rd) for the execution of their divorce agreement. The site reported that the divorce docs said that the marriage is described as "irretrievably broken," and that Elin also wants to restore her maiden name, which is Elin Maria Pernilla Nordegren. The docs also revealed that both Tiger and Elin have each completed a four-hour parenting course.
Cheryl Hines and her husband Paul Young have split. A rep for the Curb Your Enthusiasm star said in a statement, "They will remain extremely close friends and will raise their daughter together." The couple, who were married for seven years, have a six-year-old daughter named Catherine.
Newlyweds Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer have been added to the list of Emmy presenters. The True Blood stars will appear on stage this coming Sunday, just over week after tying the knot. Previously announced presenters include Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Jon Hamm, January Jones and Ricky Gervais.
Australian actor Sam Worthington is being courted to play the lead role in the upcoming Universal Pictures thriller Dracula: Year Zero, Encore Magazine reports. Worthington, who shot to fame after starring in Avatar and Clash Of The Titans, is set to play Prince Vlad — who is believed to have been the inspiration for Bram Stoker’s Dracula. The film combines the myth of vampire Dracula with the real life historical character Prince Vlad of Transylvania.
The project will go into production in Australia next year.
Meet Miss Universe 2010: Miss Mexico Jimena Navarrete was crowned Miss Universe 2010 during the Miss Universe pageant at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas on Monday night.
Nancy Dolman, who was married to actor Martin Short for 30 years, passed away over the weekend. She was 58.
The couple wed in 1980 after meeting eight years earlier while working together in a production of Broadway’s Godspell. Dolman appeared as an understudy to Gilda Radner.
Dolly Parton is returning to movies — The legendary country songstress will team up with rapper-turned Academy Award nominee Dana “Queen Latifah” Owens in a new film called Joyful Noise, Variety said Friday.
The film will center its story on an unlikely partnership between these two female characters who are forced to work together to save a small town gospel choir after budget cuts threaten to shut them down.
8/23 Betty White and Neil Patrick Harris are already Emmy winners -- White for her Saturday Night Live hosting gig and Harris for his guest-starring role on Glee and work as the Tonys host. The honors were revealed at Saturday's Creative Arts Emmy Awards, which Neil was present for but Betty was not. The award marked Betty's fifth Emmy; Neil's two trophies were his first. Other winners included Jaime Oliver's Food Revolution (best reality series), Survivor host Jeff Probst (best reality-show host) and Ann-Margret, for her guest -starring role on Law and Order: SVU. The firm Weiden + Kennedy also received an Emmy for its famous Old Spice commercial. Look for a 2 hour presentation on E! Saturday night, and the Emmy's on NBC Sunday.
True Blood co-stars Anna Paquin and Stephen Moyer tied the knot on Saturday (August 21st) in a beachside ceremony in Malibu. An insider told People magazine, "It was a beautiful evening to get married and the sunset was gorgeous. Anna and Stephen seemed very excited to celebrate their wedding day with their families and close friends." Among the guests were True Blood creator Alan Ball, co-stars Ryan Kwanten, Sam Trammell, Rutina Wesley and Carrie Preston as well as Elijah Wood. TMZ.com reported that at some point after the ceremony, Moyer, 40, took off his suit and jumped into the ocean.
Michael J. Fox is returning to TV! The Hollywood actor — who after announcing his diagnosis with Parkinson’s disease in 1998 has primarily focused on advocating for finding a cure for the degenerative disorder — has signed on for a role on the CBS drama The Good Wife. The Back to the Future star, 49, will play a lawyer so “shrewd and cynical” he uses his neurological condition to gain favor for his client,
Sandra Bullock is heading back to the big screen — in a Tom Hanks film!
The actress, 46, is said to be in talks to star in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, an adaptation of the 2005 dramatic novel by Jonathan Safran Foer. If Bullock signs on for the role, it’ll be her first film since her Academy Award-winning performance in The Blind Side. Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close tells the story of an intelligent nine year old who begins searching for a lock to match a key given to him by his father prior to his death in the New York terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. Bullock and Hanks would play the child’s parents in the movie, which if locked would see them filming in January 2011.
8/19
Well it seems like a done deal -- Steven Tyler will be among the judges for season 10 of Fox's American Idol. Despite no official announcement from either Fox or Tyler's management, Aerosmith bassist Tom Hamilton confirmed the long-rumored deal, telling The New Jersey Star-Ledger, "Steven is doing American Idol. The ink is dry on that. So, we'll have to work around his schedule for a new record." (Brian says..NO NO NO NO NO NO! He will not be a judge..mark my words!)
Meanwhile, there's controversy surrounding what appears to be footage of Joe Perry bumping Tyler offstage on Tuesday night at Toronto's Air Canada Centre. TMZ.com posted the fan footage shot during "Love In The Elevator" when Tyler and Perry were performing on an extended stage ramp. After Tyler playfully bumps a soloing Perry, Perry -- who was not facing Tyler -- bumps him back, sending Tyler head-first into the crowd. Perry eventually helps Tyler back on stage and Tyler gives him a playful twirl.
Heidi Montag's plastic surgeon, Dr. Frank Ryan, was reportedly tweeting at the time of his fatal car accident. Ryan's ex-girlfriend Charmaine Blake told People magazine, "He lived up in Malibu on a tiny street and he was texting while driving and he accidentally went over the cliff." Although investigators say they have not officially determined the cause of the accident, Blake said that Ryan's family was informed that tweeting was responsible
Betty White is extending her reign as Hollywood's It Girl with a book deal. The 88-year-old will release her first of two books with G.P. Putnam's Sons in 2011, called Listen Up! The "wisecracking self-help volume" will detail what White has learned over "her incredibly varied, decades-long career in Hollywood," on subjects like love, sex and celebrity. Her second book, The Zoo and I: Betty and Her Friends, will focus on the Los Angeles Zoo, where White sits on the board. It will contain pictures and stories about her adventures with the animals.
Hawaii Five-O is fall's most anticipated new TV series. Comcast revealed the results of its second annual "TV Pulse Survey," which found that 40 percent of respondents were psyched about Hawaii Five-O. No Ordinary Family came in second while The Event placed third. As for returning shows, the biggest majority of respondents (21 percent) were anxious to see The Good Wife again. 19 percent are most excited about the return of Glee.
Lindsay Lohan is mentoring some of her fellow rehab patients. The Mean Girls actress — who was admitted to the UCLA Medical Center earlier this month after serving less than two weeks of a 90-day jail sentence — is said to be “passionate” about helping other women she has met in the facility.
Sources told gossip website TMZ that the 24-year-old star “genuinely wants to help” other patients and has taken to writing them inspirational notes and giving advice.
Madonna might be heading to Las Vegas! According to reports, the Material Girl singer — who recently celebrated her 52nd birthday — is considering a full-time gig in Sin City. Insiders say the full time residency will earn the star over a billion dollars in five years.
McAfee Software Security Firm’s annual “Most Dangerous Celebrity” list, a roundup of the celebrity-related search terms most likely to generate malware-ridden results.
#1 Charlie’s Angels actress Cameron Diaz
2. Julia Roberts
3. Jessica Biel
4. Gisele Bundchen
5. Brad Pitt
6. Adriana Lima
7. Jennifer Love Hewitt/Nicole Kidman (Tie)
8. Tom Cruise
9. Heidi Klum/Penelope Cruz
10. Anna Paquin
8/18 Maroon 5 frontman Adam Levine has plans to launch a clothing line called 222. According to Bloginity, the vocalist told WWD.com that he's working on it with his father, Fredric, who already runs his own clothing boutique shops, M. Fredric. Levine says, "This is a family affair. What I wanted to avoid was the typical pitfalls that someone in my position can fall into." Levine says the brand feature very simple, pure and durable items, such as jeans, T-shirts and a leather jacket. He adds, "That's all I need. I think it's always fun to be the most underdressed person in a room. There will be no bedazzling in this collection."
Zsa Zsa Gabor has opted to spend what are presumably her final days at home. Her publicist said that doctors wanted to perform a liver operation on the 93-year-old, but she rejected the idea and returned to her home in Bel Air. A spokesman for Gabor's daughter Francesca Hilton said that the actress had been asking to be released from hospital, explaining "She wanted to be home. She was tired of it." The rep described her condition as "day to day." On Sunday, Gabor called a priest into her hospital room for her last rites.
Dr. Frank Ryan, the Beverly Hills surgeon responsible for Heidi Montag's extreme makeover, was killed in a car crash on Monday (August 16th). TMZ.com reports that Ryan's jeep went over the side of Pacific Coast Highway, landing on rocks. Law enforcement officials said that the surgeon was trapped in the vehicle and had major head injuries. The Ventura County Fire Department initially tried hoisting 50-year-old Ryan using a helicopter, but the effort was called off and Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene.
Michael Clarke Duncan, the heavyweight actor has reportedly found love with Omarosa Manigault-Stallworth — business-savvy baddie who found fame as the resident villainess on Season One of Donald Trump’s The Apprentice. Duncan and Manigault-Stallworth began dating after meeting at a Los Angeles grocery store last spring — they’ve been figuratively attached at the hip ever since. In fact, they’ve made several red carpet appearances arm-in-arm. “I was in there one day and I saw her and I thought to myself, that is a gorgeous woman. She is fine,” the beaming actor exclaimed in OK! Magazine last week. Omarosa — who praises her man for being “incredibly romantic” — recently wrapped production on the first season of her TV One dating reality challenge, Omarosa’s Ultimate Merger.
Comedy fans tuned in droves to crack their sides at David Hasselhoff’s expense. The Roast of David Hasselhoff premiered on Comedy Central Sunday night to big ratings! The show — which featured appearances by Hoff’s former Baywatch co-star Pamela Anderson, wrestler Hulk Hogan, and Hollywood star George Hamilton — was the highest rated cable program of the night and the most-watched show among men 18-34, The Hollywood Reporter has learned.
The View's Sherri Shepherd is replacing Carnie Wilson as host of the Game Show Networks update of The Newlywed Game.
Toy Story 3 has become the biggest-earning animated film of all-time. The latest creation from the animation giants at Pixar has dominated the summer box office, grossing in excess of $940 million to overtake Shrek 2 as the high-grossing animated movie in cinema history. It’s been eleven years since Toy Story 2 graced the big screen and fifteen years since filmgoers were introduced to “Andy’s Toys” way back in 1995.
2.) Shrek 2 – $919 million
3.) Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs – $886 million
4.) Finding Nemo – $867 million
5.) Shrek The Third – $798 million
8/17 Michael Douglas is undergoing treatment after doctors discovered a tumor in his throat. People magazine reports that the 65-year-old will undergo eight weeks of radiation and chemotherapy. His doctors expect he will make a full recovery. Douglas said in a brief statement, "I am very optimistic."
25-year-old Rooney Mara will play Lisbeth Salander in the Hollywood adaptation of Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Mara previously appeared in A Nightmare on Elm Street and will next be seen in The Social Network with Justin Timberlake.Daniel Craig will play the lead, Mikael Blomkvist, while People magazine reports that Robin Wright is in talks to play his lover, Erika Berger. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo opens in theaters Dec, 21, 2011. The film will be followed by the second installment in the Swedish trilogy, The Girl Who Played With Fire, which will arrive July 9. The third in final movie in the original series — The Girl Who Kicked The Hornets’ Nest — arrives stateside Oct. 15.
Neil Patrick Harris and his longtime partner David Burtka confirmed that they are expecting twin bubs via a surrogate in just a few months. A boy and a girl! An E! News source squeals that their “beautiful surrogate” is due in October and that the couple are planning a baby shower for their fraternal twin tots as we speak.
Mel Gibson has capped off his dramatic summer with a car crash. People magazine reports that the actor's blue 2008 Maserati was towed Sunday night after he accidentally ran into a hillside in Malibu. Mel was unharmed and alcohol was not a factor in the crash. The California Highway Patrol (CPH) report read, "Mel Gibson was alone and driving southbound on Malibu Canyon Road south of the tunnel. For unknown reasons, Mr. Gibson steered his car to the right and struck the rock hillside."
Lindsay Lohan's early release from rehab could happen as soon as this week. Although she's only served two weeks of her 90-day sentence, TMZ claims that doctors at the UCLA Medical have concluded that Lindsay's problems are not as severe as originally believed. Although there was initial speculation that Lindsay was bipolar, that proved not to be the case, and supposedly, the doctors do not believe her drug dependency issues are very serious. Although Lindsay reportedly has issues with Adderall, the doctors don't think it requires much more inpatient care.
Let's Drop this bomb on you: Robert Wilson, the bassist for the funk and R&B group the Gap Band, has died. He was 53.
A Chinese David Brent? It’s a reality that’s closer than you think! British comedian Ricky Gervais says that a Chinese version of the television smash hit sitcom The Office is currently in the works. The Office has since been recreated in several countries including Canada, Chile, France, Germany, Israel, and the United States
Rachael Ray, best-selling cookbook author and TV personality, has a new iPhone application, "Tasty Bytes," that combines recipes and cooking tips with a shopping tool aimed at getting you down the aisles faster.
The app, which launches Monday, includes 200 recipes and a shopping function that tallies ingredients and amounts from selected recipes into one list.
Yumm-O.
8/16 Hilary Duff and hockey player Mike Comrie got married on Saturday (August 14th) in Santa Barbara, California in front of about 100 of their closet family and friends. According to OK! magazine, the 22-year-old singer wore a Vera Wang mermaid gown, and her sister Haylie Duff served as maid of honor with four additional bridesmaids.
Today marks the 33rd anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley. Elvis died of a heart attack on August 16th, 1977 at his Graceland mansion in Memphis, Tennessee. He was 42-years-old. Elvis Week 2010, the annual week-long event celebrating "The King's" life, wraps up today. Last night, thousands of fans gathered for a candlelight vigil at Presley's grave at his Graceland estate.
Jesse James might be moving on from Sandra Bullock. People magazine reports that James was spotted having dinner with LA Ink star Kat Von D in Las Vegas Saturday night. A source said the two sat next to each other throughout the meal and were seen holding hands afterwards.
Actress Zsa Zsa Gabor reportedly asked that a priest read her the last rites on Sunday, two days after she was admitted to the hospital due to complications from hip surgery. Once admitted, she had two blood cloths removed. Her last health issues stemmed from a July 17th fall from bed, which resulted in a broken hip. She stayed in the hospital for several weeks and only spent a few days back home before she was readmitted. - we wish her our best.
Neil Patrick Harris is going to be a father. The actor confirmed that he and his longtime partner David Burtka are expecting twins later this year. He revealed on Twitter, "So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall. We're super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our privacy."
Zac Efron has explained his decision to back out of the Footloose movie remake. The actor was set to take on the lead role — originally played by Kevin Bacon — of rebellious teenager Ren McCormack in the remake, but soon pulled out. “All the things I loved about Footloose I couldn’t find in the project, they just weren’t there — I couldn’t see myself doing it,” Efron said. Zac said that calling then-director Kenny Ortega, whom he previously worked with in the High School Musical films, to tell him that he was going to pass on Footloose was “literally the hardest phone call I’ve ever made”.
Pop icon Madonna turns 52 today and she got an early start on celebrating her special day Saturday night in London. RadarOnline.com reports "Madge" went to the trendy Shoreditch House nightclub in East London along with boyfriend Jesus Luz and her teenage daughter, Lourdes. Madonna wore a formfitting silver satin dress and carried a large gold crucifix as part of her outfit. She and her 13-year-old daughter released a line of clothing called Material Girl earlier this month at Macy's stores. Lourdes blogged at the time that she and her mother had attended a recent Jay-Z concert, where she was embarrassed by her famous mom's dancing in the aisles.
Javier Bardem fancies Brad Pitt! The Oscar-winning actor — who’s married to sexy Spanish actress Penelope Cruz — has explained why he has a “man crush” on the Fight Club star. “I mean, who doesn’t have it?” said Bardem, who stars alongside Julia Roberts in new movie Eat Pray Love. “I had the chance to meet him and he is very nice, very sweet… I mean, great body, great face — I was like, alright! “He was a producer of Eat Pray Love, so I was flirting with him so I could get a job. I wanted to make him believe that I could fall in love with him so he would give me a job.”
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are set to launch a new clothing collection which will be based on the fashion styles of their four oldest kids - Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shilohall and all of the proceeds will go to the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which supports various charities worldwide. Pitt has been attending meetings in Italy recently to finalize the deal. Now every parent can dress their kids up like Brad and Angie's!
Have you ever wondered if Barbra Streisand sings in the shower? Well, wonder no more! According to the Woman In Love hitmaker’s husband James Brolin, the sexy star never croons while she’s washing herself — or in the car!
“I always try to listen to hear if she’s singing in the shower — but in all these years, I’ve never heard a single note!” Brolin said, according to American tabloid the National Enquirer.
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They hassled the Hoff. And he liked it. David Hasselhoff, one of Hollywood's biggest joke targets, is the guest of honor on the Comedy Central Roast of David Hasselhoff, airing Sunday at 10 p.m. ET/PT. Look for Pamela Anderson, George Hamilton, Hulk Hogan, Gilbert Godfried and Seth MacFarlane to poke fun at the the Hoff. The roast was taped on August first, and he says "They went after alcohol, cheeseburgers and my singing in Germany," he says. "The next day I felt like I'd gone 11 rounds with Joe Frazier and Muhammad Ali."
Everyone could use a little Glee: If the Emmy nods, clothing line, and pending Broadway musical haven’t given you your daily fix of television’s hottest musical-comedy, Gleeks can now get Sue, Rachel, and Mr. Shuester in comic book form. Bluewater Productions — the comic giants behind animated biographies of stars like Lady Gaga, David Beckham, and Justin Bieber — will release a 32-page comic book which will look at the lives of the actors and creative talent behind Glee.
Look for it on the stand in November.
Going To The Chapel with Lizzie McGuire: Hilary Duff will tie the knot with hockey star Mike Comrie at San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara this weekend, Hollywood spies dished to In Touch Weekly on Thursday.
The big movie this weekend is Eat Pray Love with Julia Roverts. The Balinese fortuneteller featured in the hit book and film has been hospitalized with heart trouble, The Associated Press revealed on Thursday. Ketut Liyer, 96, has been revered in his village of Ubud since the book’s released in 2006. Tourists and locals alike flock to his home for palm readings, just as he did for Eat Pray Love author Elizabeth Gilbert.
Shania Twain's name is now popping up to be a possible judge on the next season of American Idol. According to reports, Jennifer Lopez might not be joining Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and original cast member Randy Jackson at the judges' table this fall after all. Jennifer's contract negotiations have reportedly hit a snag, and Shania is now at the top of the FOX network's list. A source told People.com, "They've been after her ever since she was a mentor on the show last season, and they haven't given up."
Regardless, Shania will be returning to the spotlight with her new reality show, called Why Not? With Shania Twain. The hour-long series is set to begin airing in January of next year on OWN: The Oprah Winfrey Network. According to the network, "The show will follow (Shania) as she begins her climb back to the top, a personal journey filled with risk, revelations and unexpected adventures."
Nicole Polizzi can't trademark her nickname for use in books. TheSmokingGun.com reports that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) recently refused Snooki's application to trademark the name for printed matter because of a "likelihood of confusion" with "Adventures of Snooky," a children's book featuring a cat who gets knocked overboard while on a family fishing trip.
Jason Schwartzman is going to be a dad. The actor who is in the new Scott Pilgrim vs The World movie opening today, announced on Jimmy Kimmel Live that he and his wife of one year are expecting their first child. The mustached actor explained that he's preparing for the birth in an unusual way. He told Jimmy, "I have this mustache, and the reason I have this mustache is, when I was young, my father had a mustache, growing up, it embarrassed me. I'm expecting a child in December, I decided to grow out this mustache, so when we take photos...my boy or girl, whatever it is they will be embarrassed. So I am now thinking of ways to embarrass my unborn child."
The Hangover director Todd Phillips has his sights set on John Belushi. MTV reports that Phillips is developing a biopic based on the life of the late SNL star who died of a drug overdose at the age of 33. The Hollywood Reporter speculated on who will play the title role, throwing out names like Zach Galifianakis, Jack Black, Jonah Hill and Seth Rogen.
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Looks like Jennifer Lopez is no longer in the running for a permanent judge seat on American Idol. An insider tells People magazine that the deal has been scrapped, adding, "Her demands got out of hand. Fox had just had enough." That still leaves everything in limbo -- now that Simon Cowell and Ellen DeGeneres have left, and there's still no official word on Kara DioGuardi or Randy Jackson. Signs were pointing to Aerosmith's Steven Tyler taking one slot, but Fox hasn't made an announcement yet. Who else could fill the empty chairs? Nick Cannon thinks his wife, Mariah Carey, would be a good choice. He told Hollywood Reporter that Carey talks about it and says she'd "love" to do it. He added, "I don't know if she has enough time, though, but if they could work with her schedule, I know she would love to do Idol. Let's start the campaign!"
Some gossip sites already suspected this, but now we know from the source herself: Alanis Morissette is pregnant. After Us Weekly broke the story, the 36-year-old Canadian singer tweeted, "yes, happy news . . . i'm pregnant . . . we're so excited to start our family." Morissette married 30-year-old rapper Mario "MC Souleye" Treadway in May at their Los Angeles home. This is their first child together.
U2's Broadway musical, Spider-man: Turn Off The Dark, finally has a start date. Following a series of setbacks, the New York-based production will now begin preview performances on November 14th, with opening night scheduled for December 21st. According to RollingStone.com, Bono and the Edge, who wrote the lyrics and music for the show, are still behind the musical, which will touches on both opera rock & roll.
Norm....on broadway...yes..George Wendt who played norm on Cheers is headed to broadway as Santa Claus in the new holiday comedy Elf. Yes - The show is based on the 2003 Will Ferrell movie about Buddy, a man who is raised at the North Pole as an elf. Elf features a book by Tony Award-winner Tom Meehan and Bob Martin, who starred in and wrote the book for the The Drowsy Chaperone, and songs by Matthew Sklar and Chad Beguelin wo did The Wedding Singer.
Charlie Sheen, Hugh Laurie and Oprah Winfrey are among the highest-paid talent on television. TV Guide reported on the salaries of stars across all genres of TV and found that although there are huge paydays to be had on the small screen, executives aren't as willing to shell out big bucks for new talent anymore.
In Drama:
Hugh Laurie (House) $400,000+
Christopher Meloni & Mariska Hargitay (Law & Order: SVU) $395,000 (each)
David Caruso (CSI: Miami) $375,000
Marg Helgenberger (CSI) $375,000
Mark Harmon (NCIS) $375,000
In Comedy:
Charlie Sheen (Two and a Half Men) $1.25 million
Jon Cryer (Two and a Half Men) $550,000
Marcia Cross (Desperate Housewives) $400,000
Teri Hatcher (Desperate Housewives) $400,000
Felicity Huffman (Desperate Housewives) $400,000
Eva Longoria Parker (Desperate Housewives) $400,000
Dan Castellaneta (The Simpsons) $400,000
Julie Kavner (The Simpsons) $400,000
In Late Night/Talk
Oprah Winfrey $315 million
Judge Judy Sheindlin $45 million
David Letterman (The Late Show) $28 million
Jay Leno (The Tonight Show) $25 million
Conan O'Brien (The Conan O'Brien Show) $10 million
The comic strip Cathy, which has chronicled the life and dressing room meltdowns of its namesake for more than 30 years, is coming to an end. Creator Cathy Guisewite said Wednesday the final strip will run in newspapers on Sunday, Oct. 3. Guisewite says it took her about a year to reach the decision to end the strip she's been creating since 1976. She said the decision process was "excruciating" but that her "creative biological clock" is ticking and she has other things she wants to pursue.
David L. Wolper, who produced Roots, has died at 82 of congestive heart disease and complications of Parkinson's disease. During a long career, Wolper also produced the children's classic Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. But his TV work remained his best-known accomplishment, particularly Roots. The ABC series was seen in whole or part by 130 million people — more than half the country — when it ran for eight nights in 1977.
A Glee-inspired fashion line will be available exclusively at Macy's starting Sunday
Julia Roberts admits she was “terrified” to work with Javier Bardem in new movie Eat, Pray, Love.
The actress says Javier sent shivers down her spine with his Oscar-winning role in No Country for Old Men.
“I was a little terrified to be around him after No Country for Old Men,” she said.
“I got over it but then I’m sorry to say at one point that he pulled out a picture of him from that movie. I’d just gotten a grip on the way he really looks and then he got me back. That was cruel but funny.”
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We already know that Glee will do a Britney Spears-themed episode this coming season, but now it's confirmed that the pop star will make a cameo on the show. According to UsMagazine.com, series creator Ryan Murphy told Ryan Seacrest, "I think Britney, 100 percent, is going to be on the episode." The focus of the episode, Murphy said, will be her music -- not her personal life. One scene will find the glee club members undergoing anesthesia at the dentist, played by John Stamos. The end uphallucinating about the 28-year-old singer and "have fantasies of how they can be like her."
Train frontman Patrick Monahan responded to a report revealing that the song "Drops Of Jupiter" was at the heart of the now infamous Christmas day argument between Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller. According to police reports, Sheen told police that he and one of his daughters shared "an affinity for both astronomy and the song 'Drops of Jupiter' from the band Train." But that reportedly didn't got over well with Mueller, who reportedly lashed out, saying, "'You have a song [that] you share with your daughter, but not one with me?'" That comment is supposedly what ignited a big argument. After hearing about the report, Monahan tried to look on the bright side, tweeting, "I'm pretty sure that Drops of Jupiter is a positive part of Charlie Sheen and his daughter's relationship. Just gonna look at it that way."
Meanwhile: Brooke Mueller is dismissing reports that her jealously over a Train song Charlie Sheen and his daughter "shared" was responsible for their blowout fight last Christmas. After a police report was released -- in which Charlie gave his account of the night in question -- X17Online.com asked Brooke whether it was true that the song dispute caused Charlie to flip out. She said the story was "silly" and acted as though she had no idea what photographers were talking about.
Fantasia was rushed to a North Carolina hospital on Monday night (August 9th) after she reportedly tried to commit suicide by taking a combination of aspirin and a sleep aid. According to TMZ.com, a police report said that cops received a 911 call at 10:13 pm and responded to Fantasia's home in North Carolina. Once they arrived, they listed her injury as "serious" and then transported her to a local hospital. This comes one day after a woman named Paula Cook accused her of having a sex tape with her husband Antwaun Cook and destroying her marriage. Fantasia's manager released a statement yesterday (August 10th) saying that the singer ingested the pills after feeling "overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention" surrounding her relationship with Antwaun.
Emma Watson's new pixie cut may have been prompted by something other than a desire for change. London's The Sun reports that the Harry Potter star shed her locks to screen-test and audition for the part of Lisbeth Salander in the upcoming movie based on The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. Daniel Craig has been cast as the male lead and the part of Lisbeth will be a huge coup for one lucky actress.
Jimmy Fallon is the most popular late-night comedian on the web. PeekScore rated the digital footprint of late night personalities and Fallon came out on top with Conan O'Brien and Chelsea Handler following behind. PeekScore says on its website that it takes into account such factors as "blogging, participation in social networks, the number of your friends, followers, or readers, the amount of web content you create and your prominence in the news" in calculating ranks. Stephen Colbert and David Letterman rounded out the top five, while Jay Leno, George Lopez and Craig Ferguson were also mentioned.
Reese Witherspoon is set to play the late jazz great Peggy Lee in a new movie based on her life.
Reese won an Academy Award for her work in the 2006 Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line and has secured the rights from Peggy’s estate to make a film about her journey from obscurity to music superstardom. Witherspoon will co-produce the film, which will chart the ups and downs of Peggy’s incredible career and personal life, and Julia & Julia director Nora Ephron is being courted to pen the screenplay.
Ken Burns - whose documentary "Baseball" remains public television's most watched program, was at the TV Critics Association earlier this week. plugging his two-night, four-hour sequel, "Baseball: The Tenth Inning," picking up where the original series ended in 1994 and wrapping with 2009.
Burns says he initially resisted the idea of taking another stab at the subject until the Boston Red Sox won the World Series and "steroids fully became an issue. Also said that Pete Rose deserves to be entered into the hall of fame..but not until he's dead, because he "doesn't deserve to know he's in the Hall of Fame,"
"Baseball" will be back for an 11th inning, Burns said, "when the Cubs win the series, and will include [chapters on] hell freezing over and a month of Sundays."
Kellie Pickler's fiancé is a snapper on the dance floor – and that's not a good thing.
"It's a disaster," she tells People's Country in its September issue. Speaking of her songwriter beau Kyle Jacobs, the star says, "He's a snapper. He just sways back and forth and snaps his finger."
For this reason, as the country star prepares to tie the knot with Jacobs, she says they will skip the first dance. And the big day plans continue: The couple will exchange vows in a church – with their entourage of pets in attendance.
"I'm thinking of having the python be the ringbearer!" says Pickler, 24, with a laugh. "We've been talking about incorporating the dogs – they're like our kids. But we wouldn't want an accident to happen down the aisle."
8/10 Rod Stewart and model/photographer wife Penny Lancaster are expecting their second child together. The couple, who celebrated their third wedding anniversary in June issued a statement saying, "We were thrilled and delighted to be able to tell Alastair that he was going to be the big brother to a little baby, expected just before Mummy's 40th Birthday."
Vampires dominated the Teen Choice Awards, but Sandra Bullock and Betty White stole the show as they danced to celebrate their Choice Movie Dance victory for The Proposal. The Twilight Saga scored 12 awards from the show, while the CW's Vampire Diaries came away with seven in the television category. Rob Pattinson won four awards alone -- one even outside of the popular franchise for his role in Remember Me. On the music side, Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift each won four of the coveted surfboard prizes. The show was hosted by Katy Perry and the male stars of Glee.
Glee is invading Saturday Night Live.PerezHilton.com reports that Emmy-nominee Jane Lynch will host the October 9th show this fall. The second season of Glee premieres of September 21st.
Charlie Sheen claims that his Christmas Days dispute with wife Brooke Mueller started because Brooke was jealous of his relationship with his daughter. The Aspen Police Department released the full police report from the incident, in which Charlie relayed his account of what led up to the assault. In the report, an officer stated, "[Sheen] explained that he and the daughter share an affinity for both astronomy and the song 'Drops of Jupiter' from the band 'Train.' [Sheen] added that he bought two tracking telescopes; one for his daughter and one for him so they could both look at the same point in the universe at the same time, as a way of staying connected." Charlie then told the office that "Mueller was jealous of this relationship with his daughter. He stated that Mueller said, 'you have a song with you share with your daughter, but not one with me?'" He claims the argument escalated and they eventually started to "slap" at "each others hands or wrists."
The Discovery Network is planning a jailhouse talent show similar to American Idol. Investigation Discovery announced at the Television Critics Association press tour that they are launching Talent Behind Bars and a Dancing With the Stars knock-off -- Dancing Behind Bars. Network exec Henry Schleiff explained, "We're using them as a play off of the two most popular series on television." As for criticism that the content will exploit or glorify, convicts, Schleiff said, "Were not trying to be exploitative, we're trying to be entertaining." He noted that nobody convicted of a major violent crime will be allowed to participate. Only minor offenders, such as drug convictions, will be allowed.
Betty White and Tina Fey, star of 30 Rock, both are nominated for Emmys for their host appearances on Saturday Night Live. White actually is mentioned, at least as a contributor, in a total of eight of this year's Emmy nominations. Most are for skits on her SNL episode. At 88, White already has four Emmys among 17 nominations. Tina read a note to Betty while appearing on the Tonight show last week: "Dear Betty, congratulations on your nomination. Please try to mention my name in your acceptance speech. Love, Tina Fey."
Singer Michael Buble definitely wants to one day have kids with Argentinian actress Luisana Lopilato but he refuses to name them after the characters in the best-selling Twilight book series. But his soon-to-be-wife has a different opinion on the matter.
Buble tells Entertainment Tonight Canada, "I came up with some hypothetical names and I didn't like the names, but she came up with ... Bella Buble . . . she kept coming up with these names, and she kept saying, 'B1ella [or] I like Edward.' And then I realized, I think she's talking about ... Twilight." He adds, "I think [Lopilato] wants me to name the kids after the Twilight characters, which is not going to happen."
Rockers Van Halen are recording a new album with David Lee Roth — twenty-six years after they last recorded together. The group have reunited with their original singer to work on their first album in more than a decade. The record is expected to hit stores next year. Although the band have not announced the news themselves, their publishing company let the news slip in a recent press release, according to Britain’s Guardian.
Not one but two sorces are saying that Levi Johnston is going to run for mayor of wasilla alaska. He's 20. He'll do it with cameras following him for a reality show. Loving Levi: The Road to the Mayor's Office. His candidacy may not be as far-fetched as it sounds: Wasilla's current mayor, lawyer Verne E. Rupright, won the seat in 2008 with 466 votes, notes Variety. By the way..it's the same job that Sarah Palin had before befoming Governer of the state.
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Amy Poehler, star of Parks and Recreation and former Saturday Night Live Weekend Update co-anchor, gave birth to her second child, a boy named Abel James, on Friday. She and her husband, Will Arnett, also have a son, Archie, who's almost two. Their seventh wedding anniversary is August 29th, the same day as the Primetime Emmy Awards. Both have even more to celebrate that day. Poehler is up for lead actress in a comedy, and Arnett is nominated for his guest role on 30 Rock.
Mary Hart reportedly took a pay cut of up to 50 percent in order to keep her job as co-host of Entertainment Tonight for one more season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. But here's the astonishing part. Hart was apparently making $5 million a year! Which might explain why they're looking for a new host to replace her after 29 years on the syndicated show. CBS Television Distribution declined to comment. With syndication and advertising revenues falling, there may be few such superstar salaries in the future, on ET or anywhere else.
We hear Topher Grace, former star of That ’70s Show, is working on the frontlines to bring one of the most beloved series from the decade of platform shoes and bell-buttoms back to the tube. In 2005, Topher’s former That ’70s Show co-star Wilmer Valderamma was once a favorite to play Ponch on a revival of the series.
Barbra Streisand is speaking out on the recent photos of Jennifer Aniston in Harper's Bazaar ... in which the actress channels the legendary singer. Ms. Streisand released the following statement on her website:
"I was very flattered that Jennifer Aniston chose to interpret my style with the photos in Harper's Bazaar. She's a delightful person, and I think she did a wonderful job. If only she had a bump on her nose."
I guess it's true ... imitation is the best form of flattery. Loves it! Great to see Ms. Streisand has a sense of humor!
Patricia Neal, the Best Actress Oscar winner for her role as Alma, the tough housekeeper opposite Paul Newman's callous cowboy, in the 1963 drama Hud, died at her home on Martha's Vineyard, reports The New York Times. She was 84 and had lung cancer.
Emma Thompson is writing a screenplay for a remake of 1964's My Fair Lady.you know the one that starred Audrey Hepburn..Well What does Emma have to say about her??
“I was thrilled to be asked to do it because, having a look at it, I thought that there needs to be a new version. I’m not hugely fond of the film. I find Audrey Hepburn fantastically twee,” Thompson confessed to The British Telegraph this week. “Twee is whimsy without wit. It’s mimsy-mumsy sweetness without any kind of bite. And that’s not for me. She can’t sing and she can’t really act, I’m afraid. I’m sure she was a delightful woman – and perhaps if I had known her I would have enjoyed her acting more, but I don’t and I didn’t, so that’s all there is to it, really,” Emma spat as a matter of fact. Emma by the way will be starring in a second Nanny McPhee movies opening soon.
Hard Knocks - Training Camp With The NY Jets starts Wednesday on HBO. A 24-person NFL Films crew will live at the Jets’ training camp, shooting more than 1,000 hours of video over the course of the series. Camera and sound crews will be given unencumbered access to the players’ and coaches’ meeting rooms, training rooms, dormitories and practice fields.
8/6 Enrique Iglesias honored his World Cup bet with a naked water ski along the Miami coast a few nights ago The singer said that if his native Spain won, he would do it, And that's just what Iglesias did a few nights ago. TMZ.com has grainy, dark footage of his reported stunt, and although his rep hasn't confirmed it, sources say it's him. A rep said, "We do not manage Enrique's personal time schedule but we do know he was in Miami the last week of July." Earlier this summer, Iglesias told MTV.com, "What happened is . . .I'm from Spain and I was rooting for Spain and they lost their first game against Switzerland, so all my friends would call me up and make fun of me, and that's where that bet came in,"
President Barack Obama celebrated his 49th birthday on Wednesday at Chicago's best restaurant with an A-List group of friends including Oprah Winfrey and her friend Gayle King, senior adviser Valerie Jarrett and his old pals Eric Whittaker and Marty Nesbit. Chef Graham Elliot told People.com he and his staff were "super-psyched" to have the president in their place on his birthday. Meanwhile, First Lady Michelle and their younger daughter Sasha are on vacation with friends in Spain.
After a three-year absence, Nigel Lythgoe will return as executive producer of American Idol, the top-rated TV series about to begin its 10th season. Lythgoe helped launch the Fox series, and its British predecessor Pop Idol. He's also co-creator and executive producer of So You Think You Can Dance. Lythgoe returns at a time of transition in the show, after the departure of Simon Cowell and, now, Ellen DeGeneres. No word yet on whether Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler will join the judge's panel as rumoured.
Today's rumored new judge - The guy who was the cop with the Village People, Victor Willis claims he recently had a meeting with American Idol executives, who have identified him as a “dark horse candidate” to be a judge on the show.
Here's a list of what we know to be judge rumors - Chris Isaak, Harry Conick Jr, Jennifer Lopez, Elton John, Justin Timberlake, Bret Michaels, Piers Morgan (the America's Got Talent judge), Jessica Simpson, Victoria Beckham, Howard Stern, Jamie Foxx, Sean (p diddy puffy) Combs, even returning producer Nigel Lythgoe, and Steven Tyler. Did I miss anyone???
Oprah Winfrey has signed Rosie O'Donnell to host a daily show on the new Oprah Winfrey network, according to Bloomberg Business News. The program will be produced by O'Donnell, and, a network spokesman says it will feature "fun" and "uplifting" content. It will begin airing in 2011. O'Donnell last appeared regularly on TV as a co-host of ABC's The View.
After 30 seasons, Mary Hart will sign off as co-host of the syndicated Entertainment Tonight program for the last time at the end of next season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. No successor has been named yet, although The Insider anchor Lara Spencer has been mentioned among the possibles. The new season launches September 13th. Hart is 59. Hart said in a statement: "I only meant to be at 'ET' for three years, suddenly it's almost 30!"
From vampires to elephants: Summit Entertainment — the same studio which produces the wildly-popular Twilight Saga — has negotiated a deal to take classic French animated character Babar on a CGI adventure, Deadline New York dished on Wednesday.
Robert Van Winkle — perhaps best remembered as early ’90s rap Vanilla Ice — has been tapped to star in a new 10-episode home-improvement series called The Vanilla Ice Project. “Over the last 15 years, Rob has taught himself the basics of home improvement through hands-on experience,” representatives for the DIY Network said in a statement Tuesday. “In each episode, Rob demonstrates his vast knowledge in home renovation … . He calls the shots in this room-by-room home makeover series, exposing an entirely new side of the star — one that his fans never have seen before.” October 14th on DIY
In the latest issue of ladies home journal, Michelle Obama says "I am a believer that there is a beet gene," Michelle Obama tells Ladies' Home Journal in its September issue. "People who love beets love them and people who hate beets can't stand them. Neither the President nor I have the beet gene."
Other than that root veggie, fruits and vegetables are welcome. The First Lady is pushing for healthier eating habits nationwide – and she's plugging away at her new nutrition initiative, Let's Move.
"The overall message of Let's Move is balance," she says. "Do we have a vegetable on the plate? Have we incorporated fruit? What's the portion size? Portion sizes have gotten out of control."
Still, she's not afraid to splurge once in a while – especially when it comes to dessert. "What is life without the things you love to eat? For me, it's pie. So what I tell my girls is, 'Treats are special,' " says the First Lady. "They're not something you have every day."
John Goodman is no longer a couch potato. "I know it sounds sappy, but it was a waste," the 58-year-old actor tells People. "It takes a lot of creative energy to sit on your ass and figure out what you're going to eat next ... I wanted to live life better." Mission accomplished: The Treme actor has lost more than 100 lbs. thanks to his healthy new lifestyle. He quit drinking three years ago and hired Mackie Shilstone – a health coach who has trained many athletes including tennis player Serena Williams. Now Goodman has cut sugar from his diet and works out six days a week. "I'm breaking a sweat but I'm not going nuts," he says.
8/5 Aerosmith lead guitarist Joe Perry is once again unhappy with Steven Tyler -- this time for supposedly agreeing to be host on the new season of Fox's American Idol. Tyler told TMZ.com that it was all but a done deal that he'd be one of the show's new hosts. Perry told The Boston Herald, that he's miffed at being excluded from Tyler's decision-making process, saying, "I found out on the Internet like the rest of the world. . . I mean, this is no small thing. I mean, after working with me for 40 years, he couldn't tell me about this .. . Why so secretive? We're told it's a done deal. If Steven is committed to a TV show, that kind of affects the rest of us. We'd like to plan our lives, ya know?"
Carol Burnett is one of the latest stars headed to the Fox series, Glee. According to EW.com, she'll play the Nazi-hunting mom of Jane Lynch's character, Sue Sylvester. The episode is expected to air in October or November.
Sean Penn and Robin Wright have finalized their divorce following a series of delays that lasted two and a half years. According to People.com, the former couple have reached a private agreement on child support, spousal support, split of assets and custody over their 17-year-old son, Hopper Jack. They also have a daughter, named Dylan, who is 19.
Mary Hart's contract with Entertainment Tonight is up at the end of the year.. Mary has been host of the newsmagazine since 1982..rumor is that she may be out..and that Lara Spencer from The Insider could take the reigns when Mary's contract is up.......we'll keep you informed!
Grammy-winning hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean is hoping to become the next successful entertainer-turned-politician. Jean tells People that this week, he plans to announce his bid to become the next president of Haiti, which will choose a new leader in November.
One of those is Michaele Salahi — one-half of The White House Party Crashers - remember her??? She has accused Academy Award-winner Whoopi Goldberg of striking her during that appearance on The View Wednesday. At one point during Michaele Salahi’s appearance on ‘The View’ on Wednesday, Whoopi lightly touched Ms. Salahi to get her attention and said to her, ‘Excuse me, can you get back to the White House, please?’ meaning could Ms. Salahi return to the original subject of the conversation,” the statement read. “After the show, Ms. Salahi and her husband accused Whoopi of hitting Ms. Salahi.” The View vehemently denies that Whoopi struck Michaele. The Salahis are expected to discuss their run-in with Whoopi during another promo appearance on NBC’s The Today Show on Thursday.
It seems that advertisers are on board with the Conon O'brein show on TBS..they are paying what they would pay if he was on a broadcast network...good for TBS.
8/4 Lady Gaga and Eminem lead the nominations for this year's MTV Video Music Awards. The pop star is nominated for a record-breaking 13 nods, while Eminem will be up for eight Moonmen when the event takes place September 12th in Los Angeles. See the full list of nominees here.
Bret Michaels and Today correspondent Natalie Morales will be co-hosting this year's Miss Universe Pageant. The show airs live from Las Vegas, August 23rd on NBC. The contestants will compete in three categories: swimsuit, evening gown and interview. Michaels was the winner of Donald Trump'sCelebrity Apprentice -- and Trump is the owner of the Miss Universe Pageant.
The Twilight Saga's tenure on the big screen will come to an end on November 16, 2012. Summit Entertainment announced on Tuesday that Breaking Dawn Part 2 will hit theaters that day, brining the saga to a conclusion. Breaking Dawn Part 1 hits theaters on November 18, 2011.
Is being Hollywood's highest-paid actress enough to make you forget about a cheating ex-husband? You'll have to ask Sandra Bullock. Despite her difficult year, Bullock has earned the distinction of becoming the highest-paid actress in Hollywood, earning $56 million between June 2009 and June 2010. The rest of the list: Reese Witherspoon: $32 million Cameron Diaz: $32 million Jennifer Aniston: $27 million Sarah Jessica Parker: $25 million Julia Roberts: $20 million Angelina Jolie: $20 million Drew Barrymore: $15 million Meryl Streep: $13 million Kristen Stewart : $12 million
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston, the father of her 19-month-old son, have ended their engagement for a second time, less than a month after announcing that they were back together and were going to get married. In an emotional interview with People, the 19-year-old daughter of former Alaska Governor and 2008 GOP vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin said, "It's over. I broke up with him." Palin said their relationship went south on July 14th, the same day they announced they were engaged again, when the 20-year-old Johnston told her that he might have fathered a baby with another teenage girl.
Forget The Grammys: Justin Bieber and Taylor Swift are going head-to-head for a spot in the Bowling Hall of Fame. For the first time ever, fans have been invited to vote for the latest celebrity inductee into the Celebrity Hall of Fame for the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA), the organization said this week. A number of celebs with ties to the world of bowl are vying for the coveted title, including Oscar winner Jeff Bridges (who played bowling aficionado “The Dude” in the 1998 cult classic The Big Lebowski), socialite Kim Kardashian, and comedian Bill Murray.
Grease star and breast cancer survivor Olivia Newton-John is the subject of a new comic book biography that will support breast cancer awareness. Female Force: Olivia Newton-John is slated to arrive in comic book stores and online retailers in October — just in time for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Proceeds from the sale of the illustrated memoir will benefit breast cancer research, with a portion of revenue going to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Center in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, the nation’s leading breast cancer awareness group — Susan G. Komen for the Cure — will provide readers with a resource guide in the form of an insert inside the comic.
The graphic biography — designed by Bluewater Productions — will trace the four-time Grammy winner’s rise from obscurity in Australia to stardom to her breakthrough role alongside John Travolta in the 1978 movie musical Grease.
The most stylish advertising executives of yesteryear have inspired a new collection of nail color.
Janie Bryant — costume designer of the award-winning AMC series Mad Men — is teaming up with Nailtini to create four limited edition nail lacquers inspired by Don Draper and the crew, Women’s Wear Daily said last week. The collection will be available in shades like brown, gold, platinum, and iridescent shade and is inspired by cocktail dress fabrics like velvet, lamé, and satin. They will be availabe at CVS' Beauty 360.
Hey Daytime Fans: Cindy Olsen — who played Cindy Brady on the iconic ’70s series The Brady Bunch — is dropping into Genoa City on The Young & The Restless.
The “Smart Angel” is putting pen to pad for a new memoir. Actress Kate Jackson will look back at her battle against breast cancer, her decision to adopt a son, and the ’70s series that jumpstarted her acting career (Charlie's Angels) on the pages of a forthcoming tell-all memoir, Gallery Books said Tuesday.
Bill Cosby took to Twitter yesterday to let his fans know that he is still alive after rumors hit that he had died. Cosby wrote, "Again, I'm rebuttaling [sic] rumors about my demise." Cosby acknowledged that "rebuttal" was not used as a verb -- but added: "I don't care, because I'm alive!" The comedian went on to tweet about his new iPhone app that features video and audio clips and concert information. Yesterday afternoon, "Bill Cosby died" was the number 1 trending topic on Twitter and "is Bill Cosby dead" was the number two hot topic on Google Trends.
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Fox executives are staying silent when it comes to American Idol. Despite rampant rumors that Kara DioGuardi has been let go and Steven Tyler and Jennifer Lopez are joining the panel, bosses simply said "We will not get into the speculation," when asked about it at a TCA press conference on Monday. The network's chairman Peter Rice and president Kevin Reilly did note that "lots of the speculation has been wildly inaccurate." They added that the only thing for certain was that no one has signed a deal yet to join Idol who wasn't on the show last year.
AliFedotowsky is engaged! The Bachelorette fell head over heels in love with Roberto Martinez, so much so that she didn't need a final date with ChrisLambton to make up her mind. Ali told Chris on Monday night's finale, "I'm in love with somebody else," explaining that she didn't want to put him through the pain of a final rose ceremony. The 33-year-old took the news surprisingly well. After Ali dumped him, Chris said, "I really am going to miss you. I did learn to put myself out there, which was nice, because I hadn't done that in awhile. I think you liked what I put out there as a whole. Thank you for being honest."
Charlie Sheen pleaded guilty to to a misdemeanor assault charge in his domestic violence case and was ordered to 30 days in rehab. The actor appeared in an Aspen courtroom on Monday where he entered his plea. As part of the deal, two other charges against him -- felony menacing and criminal mischief -- were dropped. Sheen was also sentenced to three months probation and must complete 36 hours of domestic violence counseling. People magazine reported that Sheen appeared "upbeat" in the courtroom. When asked to enter a plea he replied, "Guilty as charged your honor." When asked why he was submitting that plea he said, "Because I'm guilty."
The Parents Television Council (PTC) is calling on advertisers to boycott CBS's new comedy, $#*! My Dad Says, because they say the use of that type of language should not be accepted as "light hearted fun." PTC president Tim Winter wrote in a letter sent to about 300 companies, "As an advertiser, you have the power to act upon your corporate values and send a clear message to CBS and its affiliates that this type of profanity in any format has no place in primetime broadcast television. Associating your company with "Sh**" cannot be an effective use of advertising dollars . . . I suspect your products are worth more than this raunchy attempt at humor." The series, based on a Twitter feed of the same name, focuses on the relationship between a cranky older man played by William Shatner and his son. Producers say there are few, if any, profanities in the TV series itself.
The next cast of Dancing With the Stars will be announced later this month during an episode of the upcoming reality show, Bachelor Pad. ABC announced that the participants in the show's 11th season will be revealed on August 30th, less than a month ahead of its September 20th premiere.
The biggest potential casting leak has been Troy Aikman, who announced his participation, then retracted it once the media got wind of it. Reality TV Magazine recently reported that Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice, Jersey Shore'sMike "The Situation" Sorrentino and BacheloretteAli Fedotowsky have all talked about joining the show. RadarOnline is also reporting that Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva has been in "secret negotiations" to join the cast.
Bret Michaels will perform live on the Aug. 4 edition of America’s Got Talent as the rocker continues to recover from the health problems that have dogged him ever since he was stricken with brain aneurysm last May.
Michaels will give a live rendition of his ’80s hit “Every Rose Has Its Thorn” on Wednesday’s live results show Obviously it's taped in advance..since he's going to be at tags in bigflats that ngiht.
Mel Gibson is in talks to star in Lethal Weapon 5 — according to a new report. The actor is apparently considering using the action franchise to help rehabilitate his career following the leaked audio recordings of him arguing with his baby mama ex Oksana Grigorieva. Gibson has been in contact with producer Joel Silver about rebooting the series.
A longtime Alaska comic book buff is selling one of the gems in his vast collection, a rare copy of Batman No. 1 published 70 years ago. Mike Wheat of Fairbanks has put the 1940 comic book on the auction block through Dallas-based Heritage Auction Galleries, where it's expected to fetch more than $40,000. Online bids already have climbed to $35,000 for the book, believed to be one of fewer than 300 still in existence.
Online bids will compete with a live auction set for Thursday.
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Actress Lindsay Lohan was released from the Century Regional Detention Center in Lynwood, California at approximately 1:35AM, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.
The starlet served 13 days of a 90-day sentence and taken straight to a local rehab center — where she is expected to spend the next 90 days. It had been expected that the Mean Girls actress would be released from jail early due to overcrowding in the California prison system and the State’s credit system for good behavior.
Lohan was sent to jail on July 20 for violating her probation. She had been ordered to attend alcohol education classes after being arrested for possessing cocaine and two DUI charges in 2007.
Lindsay’s latest spell behind bars was not her first. The star spent 84 minutes in jail in 2007 for the drunk driving offenses.
Lohan’s lawyer has adamantly denied allegations that the actress was addicted to methamphetamine. Earlier Sunday, TMZ reported Lohan would be treated for meth addiction and bipolar disorder during her 90 days of court-ordered rehab.
“The report that my client, Lindsay Lohan is going to be treated for methamphetamine addiction is categorically false. It’s a fabrication, 100 percent. I have never seen anything that implies that my client has an issue with methamphetamine abuse,” Shawn Chapman Holley told the site.
We might get some answers from FOX today on Idol, as they present at the Television Critics Association's summer meetings in Beverly Hills. Meanwhile, Kara DioGuardi has reportedly been fired from the American Idol judges' panel. On the heels of Ellen DeGeneres' announcement that she's leaving the show, TMZ reported that producers have dismissed Kara after two seasons, leaving Randy Jackson as the only remaining judge at the moment. Although a rep for Idol has yet to comment, TMZ claims the show will return to a three-judge format for season ten, on the heels of criticism that a panel of four "bogged down the show." Kara reportedly had a year-to-year deal that was not picked up.
Former first daughter Chelsea Clinton and her investment banker boyfriend Marc Mezvinsky were married last night at the Astor family palace in Rhinebeck, New York. Around 400 guests attended the lavish ceremony, and it was conducted by Rabbi James Ponet and Reverend William Shillady. The bride wore Vera Wang, and family and friends read the Seven Blessings after the newlyweds read their vows and exchanged rings. Former President Bill Clinton and Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton released the following statement:
"Today, we watched with great pride and overwhelming emotion as Chelsea and Marc wed in a beautiful ceremony at Astor Courts, surrounded by family and their close friends. We could not have asked for a more perfect day to celebrate the beginning of their life together, and we are so happy to welcome Marc into our family. On behalf of the newlyweds, we want to give special thanks to the people of Rhinebeck for welcoming us and to everyone for their well-wishes on this special day."
Singer Alicia Keys and producer Swizz Beatz tied the knot this past weekend. According to a radio source, the couple wed on the French island of Corsica in an intimate gathering of family and friends. The source reported that the couple officially got hitched in the Tri-State area before leaving for Europe.
At the small ceremony, Alicia wore a Grecian-inspired Vera Wang and carried a bouquet of purple calla lillies. Swizzy wore a Tom Ford tuxedo-- and they both wore Christian Louboutin shoes. The couple's friend Dr. Deepak Chopra presided over the nuptials.
When it came to formally announcing his wedding this weekend, James Van Der Beek chose Twitter.
Of his bride, Kimberly Brook, the former Dawson's Creek star, 33, Tweeted on Sunday: "The woman I love did me the honor of became my wife today ... I look forward to earning her for the rest of my life."
Matthew Perry says that the "selfish jerk" he plays in the upcoming ABC comedy Mr. Sunshine is similar to how he was while Friends was on the air. The actor told reporters, "This character is me, like five years ago, before any possible enlightenment could have come into my life. I am very in touch with that kind of selfish guy who is trying to have a better life and how confused a selfish person would get if he were told that the way to have a better life is to be nicer to people." Perry, who helped write and produce the show, added, "They say, write what you know. So that's an interesting road to go on -- changing terrible behavior to being a better guy...I knew if I wrote something, that would be a component of it." The 40-year-old was in rehab twice from 1997-2001 for addiction to alcohol and prescription painkillers.
Jennifer Aniston is reportedly "nearing a deal" to guest star on her BFF Courteney Cox's ABC sitcom Cougar Town. Usmagazine.com reports that an episode with Aniston would likely air early on in season two. Executive producer Bill Lawrence said of the possibility, "I would love for it to happen, but there's nothing to talk about yet." The former Friends stars reunited in 2007 when Jen made a cameo on Cox's short-lived drama, Dirt.
The cast of Dancing with the Stars will be announced during the monday august 30th edition of Bachelor Pad
Live from New York: It’s 30 Rock! NBC will air live a episode of its Emmy-winning comedy 30 Rock on Oct. 14.
Katy Perry wants to wear a “bacon bikini”. The chart-topping singer — who is set to wed vegetarian British comedian Russell Brand later this year — is planning an album about meat after singing about fruit, sweets and cakes on her previous LPs. “My new record Teenage Dream is more about confectionery and candy and baked goods,” Katy said. “There’s less fruit imagery. “For my next album I’d like it to be about meat and I want to be on the cover wearing a bacon bikini. Also I want my records to smell of sausage or pork. CDs are over, but not if they smell original.”
7/30 Ellen DeGeneres has quit American Idol after just one season on the judging panel. Ellen issued a statement on Thursday night, which read: "A couple months ago, I let FOX and the American Idol producers know that this didn't feel like the right fit for me. I told them I wouldn't leave them in a bind and that I would hold off on doing anything until they were able to figure out where they wanted to take the panel next." She continued, "It was a difficult decision to make, but my work schedule became more than I bargained for. I also realized this season that while I love discovering, supporting and nurturing young talent, it was hard for me to judge people and sometimes hurt their feelings. I loved the experience working on Idol and I am very grateful for the year I had. I am a huge fan of the show and will continue to be." Idol creator and executive producer Simon Fuller said in the statement, "I loved Ellen's passion for the artists and her nurturing skills. She brought honesty and optimism to our judging panel and I will miss her greatly."
And Jennifer Lopez is rumoured to be signing a contract..but Steven Tyler from Aerosmith has also been rumoured to be replacing Simon. We shall see.
Troy Aikman is back-tracking on his Dancing With the Stars announcement. Although he told TMZ.com that he'd appear on the show in the fall, he later told The Dallas Morning News that he was just joking. When asked if the casting was true, Aikman said, "Heavens, no." Bloggers speculate that the denial was just a cover-up and Aikman actually will be on the show. Also rumoured, Mike Sorrentino - The Situation from Jersey Shore.
The Walt Disney Co. says it will sell Miramax Films to an investor group for about $660 million, ending a 17-year association with the studio and a six-month bidding process. The investor group is led by construction magnate Ronald Tutor.
Actor Mark Wahlberg was honored with star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame during a ceremony in Los Angeles Thursday. Taking time along the way to thank his own Funky Bunch, his wife and their four kids, Penny Marshall, and God.
A lot of people are sending words of encouragement to actress Lindsay Lohan. The actress has received an average of 250 letters a day since beginning her sentence at the Century Regional Detention Center in Lynwood, California on July 20, The Los Angeles Times reported Thursday. “Most inmates don’t get as much mail as Ms. Lohan is getting,” Sheriff’s Office spokesperson Steve Whitmore told the paper.
Lohan’s mail, like any other inmate’s, is checked for contraband before it is delivered to the 24-year-old starlet. The Herbie: Reloaded starlet is allowed to keep 10 letters at a time and must turn in read mail before she is allowed to receive new letters. In recent days, LiLo has also received packages from Amazon.com. Inmates are permitted three magazines or books at a time.
7/29 Jessica Simpson joins the growing list of rumored potential candidates to fill Simon Cowell's shoes on American Idol. GossipCop.com reports that the singer has met with American Idol producers about becoming a judge. She's spoken with executives about the gig, and according to her rep, "she likes them and they like her." Insiders say "they are not at the negotiating stage yet."
The pregnancy rumors surrounding Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are heating up. A source told Usmagazine.com, "She's definitely pregnant. . . Miranda's thrilled. She's telling all her friends, mostly other models, about it." The insider claims no official announcement will be made, but, "(Miranda) poses in lingerie. It will be obvious soon enough." The couple recently tied the knot in a secret ceremony less than a month after announcing their engagement.
Diablo Cody and her husband Dan Maurio welcomed a son on Tuesday. The Oscar-winning Juno screenwriter tweeted the news, saying, "We had our boy early this morning! Marcello Daniel Maurio, 7lbs, 2 oz, lightly mustachioed." Cody confirmed her pregnancy on Twitter back in April, writing, "Thanks for the congrats on my fetus. No secrets here. Just thought it would be fun to see how big I could get before someone noticed."
Christina Applegate says her pregnancy is making her “a little cuckoo”. The actress — who’s expecting her first child with fiance Martyn Lenoble — admits she’s having a tough time being with child.
“Everything you read in the baby books, I’ve got. The cravings, the morning sickness, the psychosis,” she said.
“You kind of go a little cuckoo. Yelling for no reason, that kind of thing. It’s almost like you’re stepping outside of yourself and you see this insane monster. And you want to stop her but she’s also kinda funny to watch.”
Rachel Uchitel bolted from Dr. Drew’s Pasadena Recovery Center over the weekend, less than two weeks after inking a deal to appear on the trouble-prone fourth season of VH1’s Celebrity Rehab. According to network spies, the Hollywood mistress with romantic ties to Tiger Woods is having trouble taking the steps to cleanse herself of a reported addiction to alcohol and prescription drugs. “After a very intense day of filming, Rachel just couldn’t handle being at the Pasadena Recovery Center where Celebrity Rehab is filmed, and she decided to leave,” an insider told RadarOnline.com Wednesday. Series producers tracked Rachel down at a Los Angeles hotel after her departure, but convincing the celeb to return to rehab proved no easy feat.
She agreed to go back to Celebrity Rehab 4. Producers made her realize that if she continues to run away from her issues, she will never be able to live a healthy life.”
Do I hear Donald Trump laughing???
Melissa Rycroft is pregnant. The Bachelor Pad co-host/former Bachelor winner/DWTS contestant told Us Weekly that she and husband Tye Strickland are expecting their new addition in February. She revealed, "It was a shock. We weren't even trying. It's the most wonderful surprise in the world. It's such a blessing." The 27-year-old admitted, "He wanted the kids right away, and I was laughing at him going, 'No, not ready!'"
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Despite reports, James Franco will not be teaching at Yale. Yale's English Department Chair Michael Warner denied the actor's claim, saying, "As a grad student in our program, he would not ordinarily teach until his third year. [Franco] was referring to another project: a proposal for a college seminar that did not work out for this year." Franco had announced his teaching plans on Good Morning America last week.
Daniel Craig will star in the American adaptation of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo -- and the two sequels based on the best-selling trilogy. The role of Lisabeth Salander has yet to be cast, but People magazine reported that Ellen Page, Mia Wasikowska and Rooney Mara have been mentioned for the part. Filming will take place in Sweden ahead of the projected December 2011 release.
Former Beverly Hills 90210 stars Luke Perry and Jason Priestley have teamed up for the Hallmark Movie Channel's original film, Goodnight For Justice. Deadline.com reports that the Western is based on an idea by Perry who supposedly envisioned it as a series of 3 movies. Priestly will direct. Production is set to begin in Vancouver next month.
Glee fans have good reason to look forward to the Teen Choice Awards: the show's male stars will be co-hosting the August 9th show with Katy Perry. Fox announced that Cory Monteith, Mark Salling, Chris Colfer and Kevin McHale will all be on stage for the 12th annual special. Also attending? The likes of Taylor Lautner, Jane Lynch, Channing Tatum, Ellen DeGeneres, David Archuleta, Kristen Bell, John Cena, Miranda Cosgrove, Zac Efron, Ashley Greene, Victoria Justice, Khloe Kardashian, Kim Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, Zachary Levi, Leighton Meester, Jim Parsons and Robert Pattinson.
Eva Longoria Parker is reportedly in talks to join the upcoming Avengers movie as The Wasp. A source told Fox News, "Marvel is in negotiations with Eva and she is just right for the role. First, she read for the part, then she went into the studio for camera tests. The team liked her for The Wasp so much that she did green screen work in the late spring. She's perfect in size and attitude. Eva is cute, sexy and full of energy for the part. The character is a bit like Gabby, her character on Desperate Housewives."
The Price is wrong, Drew Carey! At least according to Bob Barker. The 86-year-old former Price is Right host bashed his successor during a recent interview with TMZ.com. When asked how he thought Carey has been handling the gig since taking over in 2007, Barker said, "He does the show differently than I did. I tried to make the show really exciting, and he doesn't do that. He just plays the games." Barker hosted the program for 35 years.
The Old Spice Guy, Comedian Isaiah Mustafa has been tapped to appear alongside Jennifer Aniston and actor Jason Bateman in the upcoming Warner Bros comedy, Horrible Bosses. He also has a contract with NBC
It means I’m exclusively working with NBC unless they approve other projects. I’m going to be filming an episode of “Chuck” next week. I don’t know how many episodes yet, but I do know I’m playing an official CIA guy (named Greta). The character is pretty goofy, so it’s going to be fun…Chuck was my top choice. SNL would be a dream. It was one of the first television shows my mom let me stay up to watch. I was in love with Mr. Bill.”
Former Barenaked Ladies singer Steven Page has announced a September 28th release date for his new solo album, Page One. The 12-track set features the current single, "Indecision."
Boston-based New Wave rock supergroup The Cars have prompted speculation of a reunion — more than 23 years after their split — after teasing Facebook fans with a photo of the bandmates working together in the studio.
The new photo features frontman Ric Ocasek, David Robinson, Elliot Easton, and Greg Hawkes. Cars bassist/vocalist Benjamin Orr died of pancreatic cancer 10 years ago.
Dust off your Hammer Pants and start freshening up your “Carlton Dance.” We’re headed back to the ’90s.
Word on The Curb has it that the former cast and crew of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air are in chats for a one-time reunion special that could make its way to the airwaves as early as next year.
7/27 Angelina Jolie has joined Twitter -- but that doesn't mean she'll be tweeting anytime soon. A source told Usmagazine, "Jolie had her people obtain the account for her so no one else could have that username. There was actually someone else using @AngelinaJolie but Angelina requested the account suspended and took it over." The insider added that the actress might start using the site later this year, but "If she uses it, it will be for charity-related items or sharing links."
Paula Abdul has reportedly started work on her new reality series, Got To Dance. RadarOnline.com reports that auditions for the show have already kicked off. The program, which is set to air on CBS, is based on the British show that debuted in the UK earlier in the year. Abdul, who is an executive producer on the project, will serve as coach and mentor for the up-and-coming talent.
Katy Perry is the latest celebrity launching her own fragrance. The pop star will unveil her signature scent, called Purr, in November. It will come in a cat-shaped bottle with jeweled eyes and will feature aromas of peach, apple, freesia and bamboo.
A musical based on Pedro Almodovar's 1988 farce Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown is coming to Broadway.
Kate Moss has hired a professional exorcist to cleanse her house. The supermodel — who lives in a plush area of north London with her rocker lover Jamie Hince and her seven-year-old daughter Lila Grace — has reportedly hired a shaman to rid her home of “evil energy” following a sequence of bad luck at the property in recent months.
“Jamie is a believer in the supernatural and has persuaded her there is a bad energy in the house which needs to be removed by a shaman priest,” a source told British newspaper The Sun
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Despite his Star Wars past, Harrison Ford had never appeared at Comic-Con -- until Saturday. The actor made a surprise appearance at the convention where he was greeted with a standing ovation that Yahoo claims was "unmatched by any other during this year's event." Ford showed up to promote his new film, Cowboys & Aliens with Daniel Craig, Sam Rockwell, Olivia Wilde and director Jon Favreau. The movie, which comes out next summer, is reportedly a combination of Western and Sci-fi genres.
Glee is going to feature a Rocky Horror Picture Show episode in season two. Co-creator Ryan Murphy revealed the news at Comic-Con. He also teased, "The next season will be more intimate. Those characters pop so much that I want to see a whole episode of Brittany, a whole episode of Artie and Tina," adding that there will be more tribute episodes.
Is The Queen of Talk offering scandal-scarred and financially-strapped Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson a primetime gabfest on the eagerly-awaited Oprah Network? As you may be aware, Oprah is expanding her empire to launch her own cable channel in 2011 and has reportedly offered Sarah Ferguson a deal for a talk show of her own.
Linda Hamilton — best remembered for her role as Sarah Connor in the blockbuster Terminator films — has been cast in a recurring guest role on Season 4 of the NBC spy comedy Chuck.
Hamilton will join the cast as former CIA agent Mary Bartowski, the long-missing mother of Chuck (Zachary Levi) and Ellie (Sarah Lancaster), Chuck executive producer Josh Schwartz announced during the Comic-Con Festival in San Diego on Saturday. According to Schwartz, the casting selection was inspired by suggestions of devoted online fans, and the show promises that Hamilton’s role will be a “huge part” of the upcoming season.
The Rolling Stones are reportedly planning to retire and will embark on a farewell tour next year.
The “Satisfaction” hitmakers have sold over 200 million albums since storming the charts as part of pop’s “British Invasion” in 1962. The veteran rockers — comprising Sir Mick Jagger 67 and Keith Richards 66, Charlie Watts, 69, and Ronnie Wood, 63 — are calling time on their legendary band after more than 40 years of performing, a well-placed music source told British newspaper The Sun Saturday.
“They’re likely to perform in stadiums. It’s almost certainly the last full-scale world tour. The band realize that age is creeping up on them. They want to bow out on top of their game, and not short-change their fans.”
Break out the dancing animals, Theater Fans: Sir Elton John is working on bringing George Orwell’s classic novella Animal Farm to the West End stage in a new musical.
The “Rocket Man” has teamed up with Lee Hall — the writer behind his stage hit Billy Elliot — to put together a new adaptation of Orwell literary classic about a pig, Napoleon, who destroys a rival and rides roughshod over other opponents in his bid to control the old Manor Farm.
“I’m deep into it, writing songs for pigs and other four-legged friends,” Hall told The Daily Mail. “Having worked with him on Billy Elliot, I know that Elton likes to have the lyrics done and have them in front of him so I’ll work on a batch before I give him anything to look at. I would think it’s going to take about two years before it’s all ready to go.”
7/23 Justin Bieber will make a guest appearance on the season premiere of the CBS crime drama, CSI. Producers say Bieber will play Jason McCann, a "troubled teen who is faced with a terrible decision regarding his only brother." According to GossipCop.com, Bieber's character will have an "emotional story" that will be continued later in the show's eleventh season. That means the 16-year-old star will make multiple appearances on the series.
Sandra Bullock will be at the Teen Choice Awards next month. Fox confirmed the star's appearance, adding that she will appear alongside New Moon stars Robert Pattinson and Ashley Greene. Also scheduled to be in the audience? The Kardashian sisters, Kristen Bell and Zac Efron. Katy Perry will host while Jason Derulo and Travie McCoy will perform.
Angelina Jolie and Will Ferrell both made appearances at Comic-Con on Thursday. Will, donning blue facepaint and a bulbous helmet, stepped out as his animated character in the upcoming movie, Megamind. Jolie took the stage to promote her action-thriller Salt. Brad Pitt couldn't make it to Comic-Con 2010 to promote the upcoming Dreamworks 3-D animated movie Megamind, but co-star Tina Fey made sure that Angelina Jolie's man made an appearance ... sorta. The comedian carried a cut-out of the actor while walking the red carpet .... and even posed alongside it. She kept Brad in her arms through an audience Q&A session, too. Loves it! Megamind, which is a satirical take on the superhero genre, hits theaters in November. The film will also feature the voices of Will Ferrell and Jonah Hill.
Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are married. No details were offered about when or where the couple tied the knot, but their reps both confirmed the nuptials. Miranda released a statement on Thursday, canceling an appearance in Australia to celebrate. She said, "David Jones very graciously released me during this period so we could celebrate an intimate ceremony and honeymoon together. I'm very much a part of the David Jones Family and I am very committed to my role. I am enormously grateful to David Jones to have been given this time to enjoy such a special moment in my life." The couple, who had been dating for three years, announced their engagement in June.
A failed contestant on Britain's Got Talent is trying to sue Simon Cowell, claiming he made her look like a "fool" on television. Sky News reported that 53-year-old Emma Czikai -- who suffers from fibromyalgia -- lasted only three seconds on Britain's Got Talent before Cowell and Piers Morgan buzzed her off while she was singing "You Raise Me Up." Simon said her singing was "horrible" and she left the stage as the audience shouted "off, off, off." She claims to have written a letter to the show after her audition, blaming the poor performance on her medical condition. Czikai charges it was wrong to air the audition after producers were informed of her situation.
Alice Tan Ridley, the mother of Academy Award-nominated Precious actress Gabourey Sidibe, advanced to the semi-finals of NBC’s popular reality talent show, America’s Got Talent.
Tinseltown is abuzzing with twitters that Oksana Grigorieva’s younger sister, Natalie, is responsible for leaking a series of damning audio tapes supposedly with Mel Gibson.
Academy Award-winning actresses Angelina Jolie and Catherine Zeta-Jones are rumored to in a fierce casting war for the honor of playing Hollywood icon and multiple Oscar winner Elizabeth Taylor on the big screen, but according to the feisty Dame herself, the only star who’ll be playing Elizabeth Taylor in this lifetime is Elizabeth Taylor, thank you very much!
The Cleopatra star hit her Twitter on Thursday night to set the record straight over rumors that the Hollywood actresses are in the running to play her in a movie about her life and legendary relationship with Richard Burton, the pair had a lengthy love affair and were married twice. The rumored film is reportedly based on a book by Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger, which detailed the romance between the eight-time divorcee Liz and Rich.
No siree, Taylor tells fans. There are presently no plans to bring the former child stars life and love with Burton to your local cinema.
“Hold your horses world. I’ve been hearing all kinds of rumours about someone being cast to play me in a film about Richard and myself,” Dame Liz Tweeted. “No one is going to play Elizabeth Taylor, but Elizabeth Taylor herself. Not at least until I’m dead, and at the moment I’m having too much fun being alive…and I plan on staying that way,” she added. “Happiness to all.”
Kim Kardashian says her nephew is “the best birth control ever”. The reality TV star loves being an aunt to seven-month-old nephew Mason — her sister Kourtney’s son — but admits it’s put her off having children because she’s seen how hard it is to be a parent.
The best-selling girl group of the ’90s are headed back to theaters to “spice up your life” with a sequel to their critically-panned, but cult-revered cinema effort, Spice World. Earlier this year, The Spice Girls– Victoria Beckham, Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, and Melanie Chisholm — announced that they have teamed up with Mamma Mia! producer Judy Craymer to develop a Viva Forever, a West End musical based on their hit catalogue. Now we hear that the “Wannabe” hitmakers hope to adapt the musical into a sequel to 1997’s Spice World.
7/22 Christina Applegate is pregnant. A rep for the actress confirmed that she and fiance Martyn Lenoble are expecting their first child. The couple dated for two years before getting engaged on Valentine's Day.
Jennifer Aniston switched up the name of her new fragrance at the last minute. The actress debuted "Jennifer Aniston" in London on Wednesday -- a change from Lolavie, which had long been billed as the scent's name. Jen explained, "It turned out as we were getting close to the launch, there was something out there that was very similar and it was just going to get very confusing in the marketplace. And at such a late hour, I didn't want to postpone the launch so the only thing we could really clear (in terms of rights to perfume titles) was my name."
George Clooney will be honored for his humanitarian work at the Emmy Awards. The Academy of Television Arts and Sciences confirmed that it will present the 49-year-old actor with its Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the ceremony next month. Clooney is being honored for the "Hope for Haiti" TV special -- which is nominated for an Emmy award -- and his efforts to raise funds for victims of Hurricane Katrina and raise awareness about genocide in Darfur.
Joseph Gordon-Levitt is reportedly one of the top contenders for the role of The Riddler in Batman 3. PerezHilton.com reports that The Riddler will definitely be a character in the upcoming installment and Levitt is one of the producer's top choices for the part.
Former NFL coach and Fox broadcaster Jimmy Johnson will reportedly compete on Survivor: Nicaragua. A source told the Dallas Morning News that Johnson will battle the elements along with other contestants, nothing that the show will not interfere with his duties as an analyst for Fox NFL Sunday. Johnson won two Super Bowls with the Dallas Cowboys in the 1990s and also played for the Miami Dolphins and University of Miami Hurricanes.
The View is getting some competition. The Hollywood Reporter announced that a daily talk show hosted by former Roseanne star Sara Gilbert will replace CBS' long-running soap, As the World Turns beginning in the fall. The show will reportedly look at current issues through the eyes of mothers and feature Julie Chen, Holly Robinson Peete, Sharon Osbourne and Leah Remini as panelists. Other shows reportedly considered as replacements for the soap included a new version of Pyramid with Andy Richter as host and a cooking game show with Emeril Lagasse.
Simon Cowell wants to launch a canine version of his hit TV show X Factor. Sources say the animal-loving music mogul is hoping to judge a one-off TV contest to find the world’s most talented pet. “Simon loves animals and thinks they make great TV — even when things go wrong,” said one loose-lipped insider. “The idea would be to raise money for animal charities while highlighting some of the talented pets out there.”
Ryan Seacrest is wooing Dancing With The Stars sweetheart Julianne Hough for a leading role on his new TV dance show, National Enquirer spies squeal on the pages of the tab’s July 26 edition. Seacrest — who is quietly dating the Footloose star/country songbird — will be adding the E! Network’s first reality dance competition to his list of producing credits later this year and he’s hopeful that Julianne, 22, will give ABC’s Dancing With The Stars the boot and bring her fancy footwork to basic cable instead.
If anyone's curious? According to TMZ.com, Lindsay' Lohan's first jail dinner was Turkey Tetrazzini -- a turkey casserole with noodles, mushrooms and cream sauce. But that's not all. As sides, she was offered applesauce, broccoli coleslaw and wheat bread. Also, according to her booking sheet, Lindsay is 5'6" and weighs 118 pounds.
Angelina Jolie and dad Jon Voight appear to have fully mended their once strained relationship. E! reports that Voight showed up with son James Haven for the premiere of Angelina's latest film, Salt, on Monday night.
After sitting through the screening with his family, Jon joined Brangelina at the after-party where a witness noted, "It was actually really cute how Jon was interacting with Brad and Angelina."
7/21 Jesse James is moving to Texas -- and taking his daughter Sunny with him. The judge in his custody battle with ex-wife Janine Lindemulder ruled that Jesse is allowed to take the six-year-old to Austin -- the home of his ex-wife Sandra Bullock. The judge ruled that Jesse and Janine will have joint legal custody, but Jesse will have physical custody of Sunny. After the decision was announced, Janine cried out, "I'll move! I'll move! I can't get attached and let her go!"
Lindsay Lohan began a 90-day jail sentence for probation violation at an all-female jail in south Los Angeles Tuesday, but the road to freedom may not be all that long for the 24-year-old actress. A spokesman for the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says Lohan may wind up serving just 14 days behind bars when all is said and done. Steve Whitmore says non-violent female inmates generally serve about 25 percent of their sentence, adding that good behavior and jail overcrowding programs can also cut time spent behind bars. Before Lohan was handcuffed and taken into custody Tuesday, Beverly Hills Judge Marsha Revel said the actress could not be released to house arrest or electronic monitoring.
West Coast Choppers boss Jesse James is cruising to victory in two legal cases. In Los Angeles, a jury ruled in favor of James in a breach-of-contract lawsuit filed against him by a former business partner. Fortune Fashions Industries brought legal action against the former "Monster Garage" host, claiming he deliberately cut them out of a multi-million-dollar deal with retail giant Wal-Mart to sell his workwear apparel line. But the jury cleared James of any wrongdoing. It did, however, order him to pay almost 170-thousand-dollars to the company on two other unrelated apparel contracts. Elsewhere, in an Orange County courtroom, a judge ruled that James, the ex-husband of Oscar winner Sandra Bullock, could take his daughter to Austin, Texas when he moves there from the Long Beach, California area. Bullock also has a home in Austin.
Conan O'Brien's writers discovered the show's nomination for best writing would not be part of this year's Emmy broadcast. Usually one of the highlights, as there are many writers, and they are usually presented in a funny and sometimes snarky way...One year, for instance, when Conan's "Late Night" was nominated, his staff's names were shown as he rejected each of their Facebook friend requests.
One team Coco captain tweeted "The torches are lit and the pitch forks have been sharpened. The Coco Army is at the ready my good man!" Another tweets "It's cause they'll know [The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien] will win and they don't want to damage NBC's image for letting Conan & you guys go.
NBC is carrying the Emmy broadcast this year..Augutst 29th
Julianne Moore’s hit 2007 children’s book Freckleface Strawberry — a smartly-illustrated laugh-out-loud story of a pint-sized carrot top learning to love the skin she’s in — is being adapted into an Off Broadway musical aimed at tiny theatergoers. The critically-acclaimed book inspired the 2009 sequel Freckleface Strawberry and The Dodgeball Bully and is now casting adult actor to bring Julianne’s young characters to life on the stage, theater spies for The New York Times dished on Tuesday. It will begin previews at New World Stages on Sept. 9 and open on Oct. 4.
Popcrunch.com says - Strike’s Over: Jersey Shore Cast On-Board For Season 3. Ahhh now I can sleep at night.
The American Idol judging panel is merely weeks away from heading to the table for Season 10 auditions, but producers still haven’t locked down a replacement for Simon Cowell, who left the show in May to head up the upcoming FOX singing competition The X Factor. However, a pair of musicians have risen above the crop of contenders to lead a neck-and-neck race for Simon’s spot at the table…. There names are Chris Isaak and Harry Connick Jr.
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Famed defense attorney Robert Shapiro has parted ways with Lindsay Lohan just hours before the actress is expected to turn herself in to begin serving a 90-day sentence behind bars, according to a new report. On Monday night, TMZ reported that the attorney let Judge Marsha Revel, the Superior Court judge overseeing Lohan’s case, know that he is not representing the actress any longer.
The struggle to bring Janis Joplin’s life to the big screen is over: Oscar-nominated actress Amy Adams will transform into the “Get It While You Can” hitmaker in an upcoming Joplin biopic. The still-untitled movie will be helmed Brazilian director Fernando Meirelles, who hot to fame and critical acclaim with his 2004 feature, City of God. In an interview with Fearnet.com, Twilight producer Wyck Godfrey confirms he is at work on several new films, and “one’s a Fernando Meirelles Janis Joplin movie with Amy Adams playing Janis Joplin.”
Rachel Uchitel is the latest celeb to sign on for Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew. Initially she turned down the offer. But when Dr. Drew gave hew a personal visit, he was able to persuade her to do the show to kick her pill popping ways. Come to find out, Rachel is infatuated with Dr. Drew and that is why she ended up saying yes. Oh and did I mention, VH1 doubled their offer to $500k for her to sign on? Yeah, girl gets her got and a half mil. Nice. This season’s starting lineup of has-beens are: Tiger Woods mistress Rachel Uchitel, Party of Five actor Jeremy London, his wife Melissa Cunningham, former model Janice Dickinson, former teen idol Leif Garrett, oil heir Jason “Gummi Bear” Davis, former Hills star Jason Wahler, and Frankie Lons, singer Keyshia Cole’s mother.
Once word of this came out, Donald Trump was not interested in having her on the Celebrity Apprentice, and thinks she is making a big mistake.
People magazine has confirmed that the minister at Jenna Fischer's wedding was none other than.....Survivor host Jeff Probst. Probst, a longtime pal of Fischer's and an ordained minister in the Universal Life Church since the 1990s, officiated at the intimate Malibu wedding. I wonder if he said...."the tribe has spoken, you are now husband and wife."
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are planning to appear in a reality TV show to prove to the world their family is “normal”. The Hollywood star has reportedly been filming his wife and their four-year-old daughter Suri and intends to use the footage to show the world what life is really like in the Cruise household Tom initially wanted to release his footage as mini-clips on the internet for his loyal fans but he has now received multiple offers to turn the videos into a full series.
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The critically-acclaimed action thriller Inception, starring Leonardo DiCaprio and directed by The Dark Knight's Christoper Nolan, opened big in first place at the weekend box office with a $60.4 million debut, the highest opening weekend ever for DiCaprio. More on our Movie page here.
Famed attorney Robert Shapiro confirmed that he is now representing Lindsay Lohan. He released a statement saying, "I have agreed to represent Ms. Lohan on the condition that she complies with all of the terms of her probation, including a requirement of jail time that was imposed by Judge Marsha Revel." Shapiro, whose son Brent died of a drug overdose in 2005, continued, "Ms. Lohan is suffering from a disease that I am all too familiar with. Hopefully, I can be of assistance to Ms. Lohan and Judge Revel in implementing a treatment approach recommended by medical professionals for Ms. Lohan's long term recovery and sobriety."
Zsa Zsa Gabor is scheduled to have surgery today to replace the hip she broke over the weekend. Her publicist confirmed that the 93-year-old was hospitalized after an accident, explaining, "She was watching her favorite show, 'Jeopardy,' when the phone rang. She reached over to pick it up and fell." The Associated Press reported that Gabor is partially paralyzed from a 2002 car accident, which required her to use a wheelchair. She also reportedly had a stroke in 2005.
Reality takes a beating, as the cast of Jersey Shore want's more money...It seems that their trip to Miami...a disaster(the city didn't want them) will be the second season.. with their return to New York split off as the Third....as for a fourth??? The gang are said to be livid with the paltry salaries their being offered by MTV.
TMZ says “The cast was supposed to begin shooting “at home” scenes today for season three, but we’re told JWoww, Ronnie, Sammi, Pauly D and Vinny — who are spread out between New York and Rhode Island — told the crews they weren’t shooting without new contracts. The Situation and Snooki are supposed to shoot tomorrow, and we’re told Snooki plans to do the same.” Jersey Shore Season 2 premieres on MTV on July 29.
It looks as if "Blade" actor Wesley Snipes will be doing time for his crime, after all. A federal appeals court upheld Snipes' 2008 conviction on felony tax charges on Friday, rejecting the actor's argument that he should have been considered for a probationary sentence. Snipes was convicted in Florida for three misdemeanors related to tax evasion and sentenced to three years in prison. Prosecutors said the actor had earned over 38-million-dollars since 1999 but failed to file income tax returns for 1999 through 2001. There's no word on when or where Snipes will report to to prison. The 47-year-old actor is known for starring in the "Blade" movies. He recently played an ex-con in the big screen crime drama "Brooklyn's Finest," alongside Richard Gere, Don Cheadle and Ethan Hawke. The movie is now on DVD.
One of America's most talked-about actors is reportedly thinking about leaving the country. The UK's "Daily Mail" reports that Mel Gibson is telling friends that he's thinking about returning to his native Australia. Fueling the rumors is the actor's recent sale of his New York estate for more than 15-million dollars less than the asking price. Gibson grew up "Down Under" after moving there as a child and launched his acting career there. Sources say that part of the Oscar-winner's motivation to move is to be close to his ex-wife, Robyn. Robyn is reportedly showing support for her 54-year-old ex-husband as he responds to accusations from his ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva. The 40-year-old musician claims that Gibson was violent toward her and the couple's baby daughter earlier this year. Robyn is the mother of Mel's seven eldest children and reportedly has "never seen a violent" side to the "Braveheart" actor, according to sources. Robyn and Mel Gibson divorced in 2009 after approximately three years of separation.
Mel Gibson’s church is on lockdown. Chapel security is now on “high alert.” Attendees’ IDs were being checked and staff members were “making sure there aren’t extra people in approved cars.” In addition, new worshippers are no longer being welcomed, in order to tightly control who could get access to the embattled Braveheart actor.
Meryl Streep may be appearing in a new film called Mommy & Me directed by The Devil Wears Prada co-star Stanley Tucci -- with Tina Fey playing her daughter!
A lot of us wouldn’t mind getting sweaty with Hugh Jackman. So it’s not surprising there’s someone out there willing to pay $20,000 for the privilege. Two workout sessions with the Aussie hunk have been sold for $20,000 in an online charity auction hosted by Charitybuzz.com. The Wolverine star will work out twice with the winning bidder at a private Manhattan gym later this month. The money raised will go to the Summit School, which helps children with learning difficulties.
7/16 David Letterman's extortionist has been nominated for an Emmy. Joe Halderman, who is currently in jail for attempting to blackmail Letterman over a sex scandal, is up for a News and Documentary Emmy for contributing to an April 2009 segment on 48 Hours that detailed an American exchange student's murder charge in Italy. He's been nominated as a producer on 48 Hours' "American Girl, Italian Nightmare," which is up for the Outstanding Continuing Coverage of a News Story in a News Magazine category.
Piers Morgan appears to be closing in on CNN’s coveted 9 PM talk show spot, which’ll open up this fall when Larry King says goodbye to his Larry King Live after 25 years on the air. Naturally, the guy with the glasses and suspenders has something to say about the former English tabloid reporter widely rumored to be his replacement.
Larry also makes no secret about who he’d like to see become the new face of CNN primetime in the fall: Ryan Seacrest — although King admits his choice may be a bit biased.
Will Smith cries whenever he sees his son Jaden on the big screen. The 41-year-old star — who produced the 12-year-old actor’s latest work The Karate Kid alongside his wife Jada Pinkett Smith — takes delight in seeing how hard the youngster loves to work and admits he and the movie’s other star Jackie Chan were constantly pushing him harder. “I don’t choke back emotion, I boo-hoo every time I see him. It doesn’t even matter,” he said.
Nicolas Cage once took magic mushrooms with his cat. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice actor confesses he once took the hallucinogenic drug with his cat Lewis when he discovered the feline had gained access to the fridge and taken them. “I had a bag of mushrooms in my refrigerator. My cat used to sneak into the refrigerator and eat them,” he said. “The cat ate them voraciously, so I thought what the heck, I better do it with him. I remember lying on my bed for hours and Lewis was on the desk across my bed and we just stared at each other for hours — not moving, just staring at each other, and I had no doubt that he was my brother.”
Model mess Janice Dickinson is headed to another reality show — one that has nothing to do with her years on the catwalk. The self-absorbed former supermodel has signed on for the next season of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, TMZ said Friday. Tipsters tell the site that Janice — who TV credits include Surreal Life, America’s Next Top Model and Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency — recently reached out to loose-lipped addiction specialist Dr. Drew for help battling her addiction to alcohol. Other celebs set for appearances this season include ’80s singing star Bonnie Pointer, alleged kinapping victim Jeremy London, and his wife Melissa.
7/15 Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are married. Usmagazine.com confirmed that the Oscar-winners tied the knot in a small ceremony earlier this month at a friend's house in the Bahamas. Only close family members were in attendance. The two have been romantically linked since 2007. Her rep denied reports that the couple is expecting a child
Craig Ferguson and his wife Megan Wallace are expecting a baby. The Late Late Show host tweeted on Wednesday, "Holy crackers! Mrs F is pregnant. How did that happen? Oh yeah I know how. Another Ferguson arrives in 2011. The world trembles." The couple, who are already parents to Ferguson's nine-year-old son Milo, tied the knot in 2008.
Ryan Reynolds was reportedly injured on the set of his movie, The Green Lantern, earlier this week. UsMagazine.com reports that the actor separated his shoulder on Monday and "is in lots of pain. The source added, "He's been keeping ice on it." His rep refused to comment. The movie is filming in New Orleans.
The legality of work permits issued to the Gosselin sextuplets is being questioned. Rep. Thomas Murt, a Pennsylvania state lawmaker, sent letters asking for an explanation from the state attorney general and labor secretary, because state law allows children under seven to work in movies -- but not television. The youngest Gosselins are six. State labor officials previously said that producers should have obtained child work permits when the show was still Jon and Kate Plus 8, but no penalties were imposed.
Will Mark Ruffalo take over for Ed Norton as The Hulk in Marvel's upcoming The Avengers? Deadline.com reports that Ruffalo is "now in late-stage discussions between Marvel and his brand-new agency United Talent to play this key member of the Avengers ensemble." The ensemble includes Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/ Iron Man, Chris Hemsworth as Thor, Chris Evans as Captain America, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury and Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow. The studio recently confirmed that Norton will not be reprising his role.
Despite claims, Bret Michaels says he is not engaged to longtime girlfriend Kristi Lynn Gibson. Commenting on a Star magazine report announcing a supposed wedding, Michaels told the CBS Early Show, "No. We are not engaged yet. We're a work in progress." Michael conceded that Kristi sports some bling on her left hand, but explained that it's "a promise ring . . . a friendship ring, with benefits. That's what we call it."
Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston are back together and plan to get married — in spite of the rocky history between their families. Pop Crunch.com says....Aww…it’s like Romeo and Juilet. Only with shotguns and moose.
Well! This certainly explains that public apology to The Palins that Levi curiously issued last week. Nonetheless, Todd and Sarah Palin sound less than thrilled with their oldest daughter’s choice of suitor — even if he is their grandson’s dad. In fact, the famous family didn’t even know of the marriage news until it appeared on the pages of this week’s edition of Us Weekly.
Hey ’80s Babies: Does this slogan ring a bell: “You Can Learn a Lot From a Dummy. Buckle Your Safety Belt.”
Crash-Test Dummies Vince and Larry taught a generation that seat belts can save lives. On Wednesday, the former PSA stars began their retirement in Washington. The US Department of Transportation has donated Vince and Larry’s crash-test dummy costumes, “severed limbs,” and other articles related to their groundbreaking driver safety education campaign to the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History.
7/14 Bret Michaels is reportedly engaged. Star magazine reports that the rocker/reality star recently proposed to his on-and-off girlfriend of 16 years, Kristi Lynn Gibson. A source told the magazine, "Bret felt like now was the time because Kristi has been through so much with Bret and has been by his side every step of the way. They haven't set a date and no plans are in the works yet. But when Bret's tour ends they will work out the details. Bret wants to be in excellent health before he walks down the aisle. And, of course, he needs time to find the perfect bandanna to wear on his big day!" The couple has two daughters together.
As Javier Bardem says in "Vicky Cristina Barcelona," about Penelope Cruz's character:"we are meant for each other." Now, they've acted on it in real life - by getting married. The wedding was in the Bahamas at a friend's home earlier this month. The guest list was short with only family members attending. Although Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem appeared to be a couple for some time, it took a while before they acknowledged they were seeing each other. Both Cruz, who's 36, and Bardem, who's 41, are Oscar-winners. Cruz won for playing Bardem's emotional ex-wife in the 2008 Woody Allen comedy, "Vicky Cristina Barcelona." Bardem won for playing a killer in the 2007 Coen Brothers film, "No Country for Old Men."
Vince Vaughn is going to be a father! In Touch magazine reports that Vaughn's wife of six months, Kyla Weber, is expecting the couple's first child. Vince said last year that he's ready for a family, explaining, "It's the first time that I really want to have kids."
Sela Ward is joining the cast of CSI: NY! CBS confirmed that Ward will play "an experienced investigator from Washington, D.C., whose work is driven by her empathy for the victim." She'll make her first appearance in the season seven premiere this fall.
Is Betty White heading back to theaters? Deadline.com reports that Jerry Weintraub recently pitched Warner Bros. a remake of the 1977 George Burns comedy Oh, God! -- with Betty White as the title character. Paul Rudd was supposedly pitched for the role of the hapless mortal played by John Denver in the original.
Mega Python vs. Gatoroid, we told you will bring us the pairing of 80's supposed rivals Debbie Gibson and Tiffany, now..add a monkey...Mickey Dolenz ...he recently appeared in Rob Zombie's remake of Halloween.
Marlo Thomas — author, philanthropist, and iconic star of the funny sixties series That Girl — has been cast as Demi Moore’s mother and Miley Cyrus’ grandmother in the upcoming box office comedy LOL, a remake of a 2009 French flick of the same name. The forthcoming feature focuses on a teenage girl who is dumped by her more sexually experienced boyfriend while her divorcee mother struggles to adapt to life as a single woman.
Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are not the only family members tweeting their every move -- the couple's 3-year-old son Liam has joined the Twitterverse. Earlier this week, @LiamsWorld, appeared on the popular site where Tori posts her son's "best one-liners." The quotes include, "Mama the moon ate the sun and made it dark. Will he burp him up tomorrow so it'll be a nice day?" And, "I love making jello castles. Jello wiggles and parties in my tummy." Liam racked up over 16,000 followers in his first days online. Tori told People magazine, "The response was not what I expected. It was insane."
7/13 Carlos Santana proposed to his girlfriend, drummer Cindy Blackman, on stage last Friday while performing at the Midwest Bank Amphitheatre in Tinley Park, Illinois. He popped the question four songs into the show following Blackman's virtuoso drum solo during the song "Corazon Espinado." The 62-year-old guitarist says, "Cindy and I are blessed to have found each other. Being in love is a gift from the universe, and the spirit and vibrations that come with it are infinitely powerful. I look forward to expressing that incredible energy through my music, and in helping to tip the balance toward more love in the world with what Cindy and I share."
Christopher Nolan will not bring back the Joker in his next Batman film. The director revealed in a recent interview, "For me, Heath (Ledger) was the definitive Joker. It wouldn't feel appropriate to readdress that character." However, he wouldn't disclose what bad guys audiences will be seeing when the next Batman installment opens in July of 2012.
After the final nominations for the Teen Choice Awards were announced on Monday, it became official: The Twilight Saga: Eclipse leads all nominees with 17 nods total -- included 11 for Taylor Lautner. Miley Cyrus and Glee each have 13 nods. Among the new nominees were Justin Bieber, B.o.B, Taio Cruz, Drake and Eminem in Choice Summer Music Star Male, with Miley Cyrus, Ke$ha, Lady Gaga, Perry and Rihanna all nominated in the female category. See nominees and vote here.
Roman Polanski is a free man. Nearly a year after the filmmaker was seized in Zurich, officials in Switzerland have thrown out a request to extradite him to the U.S. for sentencing on a child-sex charge. Authorities in the United States demanded Polanski be returned to face sentencing for having sex with a 13-year-old girl in 1977. He pleaded guilty to the offense but fled to Europe in 1978 before facing a court and has never returned.
A biopic about Oprah Winfrey is headed to the small screen next year. Writer Kitty Kelley has optioned her unauthorized biography, "Kitty Kelley's Oprah: A Biography" to become a TV movie or miniseries. Kelley's book reportedly paints a sometimes unflattering portrait of Winfrey and is filled with personal details about her life, like a romantic relationship with TV host-turned-musician John Tesh. Producer Larry A. Thompson is slated to direct the film about the woman who has set trends and helped to make stars on her popular daily talk show. Thompson's previous credits include biopics about Desi Arnaz, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, and Sonny Bono and Cher. The Winfrey biopic is on track to hit the airwaves in the fall of 2011, around the same time that "The Oprah Winfrey Show" ends its run.
Comic book writer Harvey Pekar has died. Best known for writing the autobiographical comic book series, "American Splendor," Pekar passed away Monday overnight at age 70. The "Cleveland Plain Dealer" reports that Pekar was found by his wife, Joyce Brabner, at their Cleveland Heights home. Pekar based "American Splendor" on himself as a hero -- one who suffered from anxiety and loneliness as a "flunky file clerk." The comic book series later was adapted into the 2003 film with Paul Giammati in the Pekar role. (put it in your cue!) A Peabody Award Winner, Pekar won the prestigious honor for his radio commentary. In 1987, he won the American Book Award for "American Splendor," and an Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Writing in 2001. Pekar and his wife also co-wrote the comic "Our Cancer Year" after Pekar underwent treatment for lymphatic cancer in 1990. Pekar also was a regular guest on "Late Night With David Letterman," until his on-air criticism of NBC parent company General Electric caused him to be banned for a spell. The writer was once quoted about his work, saying, "The humor of everyday life is way funnier than what the comedians do on TV. It's the stuff that happens right in front of your face when there's no routine and everything is unexpected. That's what I want to write about."
After six seasons as Detective Stella Bonasera, Melina Kanakaredes is handing in her badge on CSI: NY.
Melina’s contract recently ended and the Providence alum opted not to renew her deal with CBS’ fleeting forensic crime drama. "We hoped Melina would return to ‘CSI: NY’ for another season, but we respect her decision to move on,” CBS and CBS TV Studios said in a joint statement. “Her amazing talent and invaluable contribution to the success of the series are greatly appreciated and will not be forgotten.” Melina also issued a brief statement in the wake of Monday’s departure announcement: “I made some amazing and lifelong friendships during my six seasons on ‘CSI: NY’ … and I will treasure them forever!”
Poor Ed Norton. Academy Award winner Joaquin Phoenix has allegedly been offered the part of the Hulk in Marvel’s forthcoming superhero ensemble project The Avengers — a nanosecond after
Norton, who starred in 2008’s Incredible Hulk, was axed from the comic book role after Marvel Studios president Kevin Fiege claimed that the company want to hire an actor who “embodies the creativity and collaborative spirit of our other talented cast members.”
7/12 Carrie Underwood officially became Mrs. Michael Fisher on Saturday (July 10th) at the Ritz-Carlton resort in Greensboro, Georgia. The couple exchanged "I do's" under a lake-side tent at the resort, which was closed down for the day just for the nuptials. The wedding took place before 250 friends and family members. The ceremony featured classical music and the couple's favorite Bible readings, according to People.com.
John Krasinski and Emily Blunt were among the celebrity couples who tied the knot over the weekend. A rep for The Office star told Usmagazine.com, "John and Emily were married on Saturday in a private ceremony" in Como, Italy.
Comedian and actor Martin Lawrence said "I do" over the weekend. "People" magazine is reporting that the Hollywood funnyman married his girlfriend, Shamicka Gibbs, on Saturday. The couple tied the knot during a ceremony in the backyard of Lawrence's Beverly Hills home. Fellow celebrities Denzel Washington and Eddie Murphy were among the 120 guests in attendance. Lawrence and Gibbs' two daughters -- Amara and Iyana -- served as flower girls, as did Lawrence's daughter Jasmine, from his previous marriage. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed a four-course dinner catered by Tres LA that included salad, crab cakes, and salmon. An insider tells "People," quote, "They wanted an intimate celebration. This wedding was all about family."
In news that might just be the best thing to come out of the ’80s since doorknocker earrings and skintight leggings, The Syfy Channel has cast one-time pop rivals Debbie Gibson and Tiffany in one of its Saturday night original movies.
Production begins this month on the campy cheesefest, titled Mega Python vs. Gatoroid.
The Hollywood Reporter sums it up like this: “Gibson will play a fanatical animal-rights activist who frees illegally imported exotic snakes from pet stores, sending them into the Everglades, where they grow to mega sizes. Tiffany will play an overzealous park ranger who uses dangerous methods to save endangered alligators. In the script, the pair brawl at a party, then take matters outside into the swamp…”
Both stars have cut their teeth on other flicks for Syfy, but the idea for this one was conceived after Tiffany told the network’s creative team has much she would love to work with Gibson, says Thomas Vitale, Syfy’s Executive Vice-President of Programming and Original Movies.
“In the script, the pair brawl at a party, then take matters outside into the swamp. They loved the idea of taking this perceived rivalry and having some fun with it.” Mega Python vs. Gatoroid will debut next year.
The creators of FOX’s hit musical comedy-drama Glee are planning a full episode dedicated to the music of pop diva Britney Spears that will premiere when the show returns for a second season next fall. “We are writing a Britney Spears episode,” series creator Ryan Murphy revealed last week. Murphy, however, remained coy when quizzed on whether or not the biggest pop music phenomenon of the early 2000s will make a cameo on the show
And speaking of glee..Amber Riley, who playes Mercedes on the show will be singing the national anthem at the all star game tomorrow.
Penmanship experts have revealed that Lindsay Lohan’s handwriting indicates that the seemingly always out-of-control fallen starlet is actually a “control freak.”
A photo of notes Lindsay took during her probation violation hearing last Tuesday reveal neat, all-caps block lettering. Handwriting analysts believe that block printing suggests Lohan was guarded and didn’t want to reveal anything with longhand cursive.
Things are not looking good for Mel Gibson. The racist, profanity-laced tirade directed at ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva has hit the web -- and that's not his only problem. Executives at William Morris Endeavor Entertainment have reportedly dropped the actor, just days after the death of his longtime agent, Ed Limato.
Jon Bon Jovi wasn't going to a leg injury get in his way. While performing at the New Meadowlands stadium in New Jersey this past Friday, he suffered a calf injury and was seen limping around on stage. He even had to be held up by his bandmates while walking off stage, but is doing fine. According to the Star-Ledger, his rep released a statement saying, "Near the end of Bon Jovi's two-and-a-half hour show at New Meadowlands Stadium on Friday night, Jon Bon Jovi sustained a torn calf muscle. Jon made light of the injury and went on to close the show with their anthemic hit, 'Living On a Prayer.' The band ended the night together, thanking the capacity home-town crowd, and assisting Jon off the stage. The injury will not prevent Bon Jovi from playing any of their upcoming stadium dates this summer."
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The Emmy nominations were announced this morning. See the full list here. One notable gasp went up when Conon O'Brien's Tonight Show got the nom and Jay Leno's didn't. To see who takes home statuettes, tune into The 62nd Primetime Emmy Awards on NBC on August 29th. The peacock network's late night comic Jimmy Fallon has been tapped to host.
Don Johnson was awarded $23.2 million after a heated legal battle over the show Nash Bridges.TMZ.com reported that Johnson, who co-owns the copyright for the show, sued the production company behind it, claiming he was owed millions of dollars in profits. Rysher Entertainment Inc. argued that the show actually had a multi-million dollar deficit. Although Johnson was awarded the $23.2 million -- TMZ notes it was still $76 million less than he originally asked for.
Rob Lowe might be moving behind the camera. TMZ.com reports that the actor has teamed up with moguls Tom Barrack and Ron Tutor in a bid to buy Miramax Films. They supposedly plan to create "a multi-platform media company, similar to DreamWorks."
Hot In Cleveland is HOT!! Yesterday, TV Land announced that it is renewing its new comedy, for a second season. All four series stars; Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves, Wendie Malick, and feisty comedy icon Betty White; will return as series regulars for 20 all-new episodes of the sitcom tenatively scheduled to premiere in Jan. 2011.
Heidi Montag is planning to adopt a baby — after growing tired of the single life, insiders have sensationally revealed. The troubled reality TV star — who is set to divorce her crazy husband Spencer Pratt — allegedly thinks a baby will help her fill her time and get her even more publicity. “Heidi’s latest obsession is adoption,” said a source close the blonde bombshell. “She wants a baby to look after and something new to fill her time with. (Get a dog...a baby is not an accessory!)
Will Law & Order find a new lease on life on AMC? The cable network is reportedly in chats to revive the crime procedural, which was cancelled by NBC in May after an unprecedented 20 seasons. Law & Order — which holds the distinction of being TV’s longest-running drama — was just one season shy of shattering Gunsmoke’s record as the longest-running show in the history of American televsion. A plan to have TNT rescue the series fell through last month, however AMC has since approached NBC about purchasing the rights to the long-running show in a deal that would give the network legal license to produce and broadcast new episodes. they of course have had success with mad men and breaking bad.
Bevis & Butthead producer Mike Judge is reportedly working on 30 all-new episodes of the cult series for its native network, TV spies divulge to REVIEWniverse.com. “Even better news for fans is that, should this come to pass, Judge plans on retaining the show’s original ghetto-tech aesthetic, right down to the faded color palatte. The source also reveals that the Extract director intends on keeping B and B’s format identical to its original sketch-videos-sketch incarnation, but with more contemporary music clips for the cartoon slacker-duo to skewer…”
Celine Dion is set for double trouble! Star magazine reported Wednesday that the Canadian singer — who’s pregnant with twins — is going to have two boys! Dion — who already has a 9-year-old son, René-Charles, with husband René Angélil, 68 — will give birth in November.
Remember Sister Act?? Well it's becoming a musical on stage in Britain's West End (Like our Broadway)....and Whoopi Goldberg is headed back to the habit.....this time as the mother superior!
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The American Idols Live tour got underway last week in Auburn Hills, Michigan, but the outing is undergoing some slight changes. Perhaps as a result of slow ticket sales, the tour's promoter has reworked the schedule, moving dates up and canceling shows that were scheduled at the end of the tour. While there has yet to be an official announcement, several blogs and online searches suggest the following:
Bridgeport, Connecticut show moved from Sept. 13 to July 9
Chicago moved from August 30 to August 28
Cleveland show canceled
Tickets no longer available on Ticketmaster for Buffalo, Kansas City and Omaha
Lindsay Lohan is going to jail. Judge Marsha Revel determined on Tuesday (July 6th) that Lindsay had violated the terms of her probation by not attending alcohol education classes as ordered, and took her original offenses into consideration when handing down a 90-day jail sentence. The sentence breaks down as: 30 days for reckless driving, followed by 30 days for her first DUI, and then 30 days for a second DUI. Following her 90 days of incarceration, Lohan has been ordered to complete a 90-day inpatient rehabilitation facility.
Javier Bardem will be appearing on season two of Glee. The Oscar-winner told Entertainment Weekly that he'll be playing a rocker who befriends wheelchair-bound Artie, and he promised they are going to "rock the house." He added, "We are going to do some heavy metal -- Spanish heavy metal, which is the worst." Entertainment Weekly reports that he suggested a cameo appearance to Glee creator Ryan Murphy after they worked together on the movie Eat Pray Love.
The latest James Bond film has reportedly been canceled. IMDB.com reports that MGM is looking for a buyer to help finance new films, but until then, they have to shelve or cancel scheduled productions. The movie was to be directed by Sam Mendes and Daniel Craig was going to reprise the title role.
Bruce Willis is releasing a fragrance line. WWD.com confirmed that the signature collection, created in partnership with German company LR Health & Beauty Systems, will officially be launched on July 8th. Tilo Ploger, LR's CEO, said of the products, "I personally feel that the new Bruce Willis fragrance is the manliest scent in the world." The scent, which contains notes of grapefruit, pepper, and vetiver, will be available in an eau de parfum, hair and body wash, deodorant, and shave balm. It will be marketed under the tagline, "Smart Guys Live Forever."
The Twilight Trio is about to become very wealthy. The Twilight Saga: Eclipse sailed to the top of the box office. Now the movie’s three stars are set to rake in a substantial sum of dough after landing a reported deal for the series finale that will gift the talent behind The Saga’s central characters with base salaries of $25 million each.
Twilighters Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, and Taylor Lautner are reportedly guaranteed at least $25 million a piece to appear in the final two Twilight films, Breaking Dawn Parts I and II, Hollywood insiders gushed to NY Mag’s Vulture Column this week. In addition, the twentysomething stars have been offered 7.5% of the film’s theatrical gross, which could result in a final payday of $41 million for each.
Andrew Garfield who has been cast as the new Spider-Man in the upcoming re-boot is only getting payed $500,000 for the role! I’m told Garfield’s pay scale on the film is around $500,000 salary on the first film, $1 million for the second one, and $2 million for the third film.
Brian Austin Green — Megan Fox’s favorite leading man — is in talks to become the next hunk to make the move to TV’s Wisteria Lane. The actor, best remembered for his portrayal of David Silver on the ’90s primetime soap Beverly Hills, 90210, will play “Keith, a single playboy who makes the women’s jaws drop” on the forthcoming season of ABC’s Desperate Housewives, TV Guide snoops spilled in a report on Friday. The character will reportedly be pursued by Gaby (Eva Longoria Parker) and a newly-single Bree (Marcia Cross) when Season 7 of the Emmy-winning dramedy premieres this fall.
Pennywise is back to scare the crap out of us…Do you like clowns???? Warner Bros. Studios has commissioned a script based on Stephen King’s astoundingly-long 1986 horror novel, It.
Novels like It rarely see the light of day as feature films, due to the obvious difficulty associated with cramming every crucial detail of the 1,100-page bestseller into a 120-minute box office experience. The read was adapted into an ABC miniseries about 20 years ago, featuring Tim Curry as Pennywise, a bloodthirsty clown with a smile that hides his cruelty. Any suggestions on who should take on the role of Pennywise?
Shortest Press Release ever - from CBS: "EDITORS NOTE: The “0″ in HAWAII FIVE-0 is a zero, not a capital O"
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The members of Lady Antebellum may not have had the massive hit they do with "Need You Now" if the band's singer-songwriter Charles Kelley went with his initial gut. According to TheBoot.com, Kelley recently revealed on CBS that while deciding on songs for their sophomore album, he wasn't even sure he wanted to play the track for their record label, Capitol Nashville. Kelley reveals, "This is something that Capitol can hold over our head forever, because we came in there and we showed them all of these songs. And I said, 'Well, I've got a couple of other ones, too. I don't think that you're going to think they're that great, but it's worth showing you.' And it was just a little acoustic guitar thing, and everybody's ears perked up, and the engineer came on and they said, 'You need to give that one a shot.' So sure enough we did, and it is our biggest single to date." He adds, "So we recognize that we don't know everything."
Nicole Scherzinger reportedly has a good shot at landing one of the coveted judges spots when Simon Cowell launches X Factor in the U.S. next year. RadarOnline.com reports that the Pussycat Doll is filling in for the pregnant Dannii Minogue when the original UK version of X Factor tapes an audition episode next week. Sources told Radar that the gig is somewhat of an audition for Nicole too. Supposedly if she does well, she'll have an "inside track" for the permanent job in America.
Jenna Fischer tied the knot with her fiance, writer Lee Kirk on Saturday (July 3rd). Fischer's The Office co-star Rainn Wilson was in attendance and tweeted after the festivities, "Went to the most beautiful wedding I've ever experienced. Total Love, Jenna Fischer & Lee Kirk!" The couple has been dating since 2008. Fischer was previously married to director James Gunn from 2000 to 2007.
Carrie Prejean is a married woman. EOnline.com reported that the former Miss California -- who was stripped of her crown last year -- tied the knot with Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller in San Diego last Friday. The pair, who met last July, had been engaged since February.
Singer George Michael has been arrested after smashing his car into a shop. The Careless Whisper hitmaker lost control of his Range Rover in the early hours of Sunday morning after attending the Gay Pride parade in London on Saturday and ploughed into the door of photo store Snappy Snaps.
Celebrity Rehab’s got another live one. We hear the producers of Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew are courting former tennis prodigy Jennifer Capriati to join the lackluster lineup of Z-listers set to appear on the troubled fourth season of the VH1 docu-series.
A judge ordered Australian band Men at Work on Tuesday to hand over a portion of the royalties from their 1980s hit Down Under, after previously ruling its distinctive flute riff was copied from a children's campfire song.
But the penalty — 5 percent of the song's royalties and A statute of limitations restricted Larrikin from seeking royalties earned before 2002— was far less than the 60 percent sought by publishing company Larrikin Music, which holds the copyright for the song "Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree."
Just call him Dr. Ozzy! Rolling Stone has commissioned rock n’ roll’s Prince of Darkness — Black Sabbath legend Ozzy Osbourne — to serve as the publication’s new health expert.
The former addict has abused every vice from alcohol to heroin and almost always seems to have one foot in the grave. Nonetheless, always gory and good-natured, Ozzy credits his resilence with keeping his body strong and her hopes to school music fans on what he knows about the business of health and wellness. After all, he is already a part-time health columnist for England’s Sunday Times.
7/1 Derek Hough's girlfriend, British pop star Cheryl Cole, is reportedly considering participating on Dancing With the Stars. Sources told London's Mirror that Cheryl is considering joining season 12 of the hit, because the upcoming season would conflict with her duties on the X Factor. A source told the paper, "Her US team think it will be a great move for her and increase her profile stateside. Partnering her with Derek too would be a masterstroke and they want her to give it serious thought."
Tiger Woods will reportedly pay his estranged wife Elin Nordegren 750 million dollars and custody of their children in their divorce settlement. According to The Sun, Tiger has reportedly agreed to pay Elin in exchange for her never publicly speaking on his alleged flings with over a dozen women. The divorce settlement also states that Tiger is banned from letting girlfriends near his kids -- three-year old Sam and one-year-old Charlie. He can only bring a new woman into their lives if he is married to her.
Sandra Bullock's divorce appears to have been very amicable. TMZ.com reports that Sandra and Jesse James each waived alimony and reached a confidential property settlement agreement. This means they trusted each other when it came to coming up with a value of the assets they each held and the debts they each owed. They waived their right to independently investigate the true value of the items. TMZ noted that Sandra wanted to get the divorce over quickly so that she could complete her single-parent adoption of son Louis.
Eclipse is already setting records, taking in over $30 million from midnight screenings at over 4,000 theaters on Wednesday -- and besting New Moon's previous midnight record of $26.3 million set on opening day last November. IMAX also set a midnights record, taking in over $1 million at 192 theaters and besting the previous midnights record of Transformers 2's $959,000. It's predicted that Eclipse will take in a record haul over the upcoming holiday weekend. The record five-day take for a movie opening on Wednesday is $200 million for last year's Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.
Piers Morgan is reportedly thisclose to finalizing a deal with CNN to replace Larry King. RadarOnline.com reports that the America's Got Talent judge has been negotiating with CNN for weeks and the $10 million deal is "all but inked." On Tuesday, King confirmed what had been reported for weeks: he'll be ending Larry King Live in the fall after 25 years. He said that he would still host specials for CNN on major events but wanted to spend more time with his wife and young children.
A correction on what we reported yesterday..Pink is NOT up for the role of Tank Girl in the movies..the pop star's manager, who says, "Never heard anything about it."
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan has been quizzed on her position on everything from liberalism to abortion during this week’s Senate confirmation hearings, but she won’t take sides in the ever-lingering Twilight debate between Team Edward and Team Jacob. When jokingly asked by Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a smiling Kagan replied that she “can’t comment on future cases.”
Celebrity journalist Pat O’Brien is bringing his tale of rehab, divorce, and public scandal to the shelves of your local bookseller: he’s writing a memoir.
The former sportscaster, who later served as host of entertainment newsmagazines Access Hollywood and The Insider, is expected to write about his marriage, career, and battle against booze in a tome that will be released by St. Martin’s Press in the Fall of 2011.
According to Showbizspy.com..Jennifer Aniston has been stalking ex-husband Brad Pitt! "sources say she is on a desperate mission to bump into the actor and has been hanging out at the former couple’s old haunts — including a spa they both used at the height of their once red-hot romance, sources say. “It’s almost like she’s stalking him,” one insider told American tabloid the National Enquirer.
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Is the Sex and the City franchise over? The British magazine Grazia is reporting that all plans for a third Sex and the City movie have been shelved. The report, which is unconfirmed, blames the cancelation on scathing reviews and disappointing box office results for the second film.
James Earl Jones and Vanessa Redgrave will star in a Broadway production of Driving Miss Daisy beginning in the fall. Variety noted that the show will be a limited engagement, which will only run though the end of January.
The sequel machine continues. Supposedly movie bosses are talking to Tom Cruise about making a follow-up to his 1986 hit, Top Gun. The original film's producer, Jerry Bruckheimer, told MTV.com, "We were recently approached again to start talking about it but, you know, nothing yet. We kicked around some ideas because the aviation community has completely changed since we made the movie a long time ago. So we have to find a way in and how to incorporate the Maverick character into it."
Larry King announced last night (June 29th) that he's ending his prime-time CNN show after 25 years, saying he will step down this fall. In making the announcement at the start of Tuesday's broadcast, King said he will do occasional specials for CNN after his show ends, but, quote, "it's time to hang up the nightly suspenders." Although King's show had been fading in the ratings lately, he said in an interview yesterday that he'd felt no pressure from CNN to leave. He said instead that he began thinking about stepping down as his 25th anniversary week ended earlier this month, explaining, "I'm tired of the nightly grind." King's 53 years in broadcasting include a longtime career as a radio host, as well as being a pioneer in cable TV. CNN is in the middle of remaking its prime-time lineup, and that will now include looking for a King successor. King said that if it were up to him, he'd choose Ryan Seacrest as the best person to fill his shoes.
Singer Pink is in talks to become a movie star! She's among the frontrunners with movie bosses to play violent comic book heroine Tank Girl in a new movie adaptation of the cult comic. “The producers are working on a script and are already looking for a strong female lead,” said one loose-lipped Hollywood insider. “It really depends on whether she has the acting talent to play the lead in what is aimed to be a blockbuster franchise.” Recent reports claimed Miley Cyrus wants to play Tank Girl.
Hugh Hefner wants Robert Downey Jr. to play him on the big screen. "He's a very talented actor."
The Playboy mogul has confirmed that a biopic of his colorful life is about to go into production and he sees the Iron Man star as the perfect actor to portray him. “It’s taken a long time to get the right director and the right screenplay but it’s happening,” says Hugh, 84.
Stephenie Meyer, author of the Twilight Saga, has yet another smash hit on her hands. The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: an Eclipse Novella has scored sales of more than 1 million copies in the U.S. since its June 5 release.
Publisher Little, Brown Books for Young Readers said Monday it now ranks as the year's best-selling book so far. It had debuted on several best-seller lists in the U.S., as well as in numerous countries around the world.
The novella follows the adventures of Bree Tanner, a newborn vampire introduced in the Twilight volume Eclipse.
There's a Rob Lowe Memoir coming next may. Stories I Only Tell My Friends, expected to revisit the 1989 sex tape scandal that followed his unwitting romp with a pair of underage girls and his attention-grabbing legal battle with a former nanny in 2008. Also, Barbara Eden, TV's Jeannie is penning a memoir as well for next year.
Tommy Lee Jones has joined the cast of Captain America: The First Avenger. The Oscar winner will take on the role of Colonel Chester Phillips in the superhero movie — which is currently in production in Britain under the direction of lensman Joe Johnston. Jones joins star Chris Evans and a cast including Hugo Weaving, Hayley Atwell, Sebastian Stan, and Stanley Tucci. The First Avenger will tell the tale of the early days of Steve Rogers, who takes part in an underground programme for the US military – leading him to become Captain America.
6/29 Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green tied the knot last week in Hawaii. TMZ.com reports that the two were married in a small, intimate ceremony at the Four Seasons Resort on the Big Island of Hawaii. The couple has been dating on and off since 2004 and recently announced their engagement. This is the first marriage for them both, however Green has an eight-year-old son with ex-girlfriend Vanessa Marcil.
Sandra Bullock and Jesse James are officially divorced. RadarOnline.com confirmed that the couple signed papers to finalize their split last week.Sandra filed for divorce two months ago in Austin, citing "discord or conflict of personalities" as the reason for the split. Radar reports that the divorce documents were ordered sealed Monday morning, meaning they will not be released publicly. Just last week, reports circulated claiming that Sandra was considering taking Jesse back, however her rep insisted that the divorce was still on schedule.
Angelina Jolie opened up about her family in the new issue of Vanity Far, dishing on her relationship with Brad Pitt and admitting that her four-year-old daughter Shiloh wants to be a boy.
The 35-year-old said that she dresses Shiloh "like a little dude." She explained, "Shiloh, we feel, has Montenegro style. It's how people dress there. She likes tracksuits, she likes [regular] suits. She likes to dress like a boy. She wants to be a boy. So we had to cut her hair. She likes to wear boys' everything. She thinks she's one of the brothers."
As for the rest of the kids?
Eight-year-old Maddox is "a real intellectual, which I can take no credit for genetically. He's great at school, great at history. He feels like he could be a writer or travel the world and learn about places and things."
Five-year-old Zahara has "got an extraordinary voice and is just so elegant and well spoken."
Twins Knox and Viv, who turn 2 next month: They're "classic boy and girl. She's really female. And he's really a little dude."
Son Pax didn't get a shout-out, which is probably why Jolie said that she and Pitt are slowing down the family growth. She explained, "No, I'm not pregnant [but] we're not opposed to it. We want to make sure we can give everybody special time. They're kids now, and can play together, but they're going to need a lot more talking in the middle of the night, like I did with my mom for hours. We want to make sure we don't build a family so big that we don't have absolutely enough time to raise them each really well."
The next wave of nominees for the Teen Choice Awards were announced on Monday. The August 9th show will include new categories like Choice Movie Scene Stealer, Choice Celebrity Fashion Line, Choice Web Star, Choice Smile, Choice American Idol Alum, Choice Country Song and Choice Country Album. Leading the second wave of nominees are Glee and the New Moon which nine nods each. See nominees here.
Women rule Forbes’ annual Celebrity Power list. Ladies claimed three of the top five spots in Forbes’ Magazine’s 2010 Celebrity Power List, released on Monday. Oprah ($315million) reclaims #1 from Angelina Jolie who drops to 18th. See the full list here.
2. Beyonce Knowles: $87 million
3. James Cameron: $210 million
4. Lady Gaga: $62 million
5. Tiger Woods: $105 million
6. Britney Spears: $64 million
7. U2: $130 million
8. Sandra Bullock: $56 million
9. Johnny Depp: $75 million
10. Madonna: $58 million
Steve Carrell is breaking hearts across America. Yes people, he is leaving The Office. His seventh season will be his last as he tells E!, “I just think it’s time. When I first signed on I had a contract for seven seasons, and this coming year is my seventh. I just thought it was time for my character to go.” Not sure if you can have "the Office" without Michael Scott?
Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber, 16, has obtained his learner’s permit and is officially allowed to drive in the State of Georgia. Justin’s mentor, R&B star Usher, gifted him with a Range Rover for his birthday earlier this year.
Nickelback will make its Rock Band debut on June 29th with the "Nickelback Pack 01" in the Rock Band Music Store of downloadable content for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii.
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Even though Katy Perry and Russell Brand present themselves as an engaged couple, several gossip blogs think that the two may already be married. During an interview with the Graham Norton Show Katy talked about Russell, saying, "Life's never dull with him -- that's why I married him!" When the host and the audience were surprised by her exclamation, Katy corrected herself, saying, "That's why I'm marrying him." She has also previously referred to Russell's mom as her "mother-in-law" and Russell has reportedly called Katy his wife several times.
Peter Jackson has reportedly decided to direct The Hobbit. After Guillermo del Toro quit as the films' director last month, Jackson claimed he would not step in to the project, however Deadline.com reports that he's now "decided to direct two installments of The Hobbit." Jackson helmed the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Part 1 should be out December 2012.
Rock legend Meat Loaf is the latest celeb being courted for an opening on the next installment of Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice. The “Bat Out of Hell” hitmaker is reportedly in talks to follow in the footsteps of fellow rocker Bret Michaels, who won the last season show after overcoming a brain hemorrhage and a mild stroke.
Meat Loaf is reportedly preparing to move to the Big Apple, where filming on the NBC reality competition will begin later this summer, The New York Post squealed on Friday.
Is the hottest new show on cable about to get a kiss from America’s Sweetheart? Although her reps deny it, celebrity tattles with In Touch Weekly swear that Oscar winner Sandra Bullock has signed on for a rare television appearance on pal Betty White’s new hit sitcom, Hot In Cleveland. Bullock grew close to the world’s sassiest senior citizen when the pair co-starred in the 2009 comedy The Proposal.
He’s battled everyone from right-wing conservatives to disgruntled Democrats, now President Barack Obama is facing his most fiercest competitor of all — pop star Lady Gaga.
The Commander-In-Chief and the “Alejandro” phenomenon are deadlocked in a competition to become the first living person to hit the record-busting 10-million fan mark on Facebook. It’s the most nail-biting battle to hit the social networking giant since its inception in 2006. So far, it’s a war that Lady Gaga seems to be winning. As of Sunday evening, the 9,342,590 fans had far surpassed Obama’s 9,211,030.
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America’s Got Talent judge Piers Morgan is officially an attached man. The former Celebrity Apprentice and his longtime girlfriend, British columnist Celia Walden, tied the knot in London on Thursday, according to the couple’s rep. “Piers got married today!! I could not be happier for my lovely friend!” Morgan’s fellow Britain’s Got Talent judge Amanda Holden Tweeted this afternoon. “Celia his wife is fabulous! Big party for us lot very soon.”
Morgan and Walden have been dating for four years. They announced their engagement last December.
Kiefer Sutherland has well and truly fallen off the wagon! The actor — who has a history of alcohol problems — reportedly displayed some bizarre behavior at New York’s Bowery Hotel on June 14. “Kiefer got so drunk, he took off his shirt and tried to take the pictures off the wall at the bar,” a source told American magazine Life & Style.
“He eventually calmed down and was not asked to leave the hotel.”
Slumdog Millionaire bombshell Freida Pinto has been tipped to appear as James Franco’s leading lady in the upcoming prequel of Planet of the Apes, Variety said Wednesday. Pinto will play Caroline, a primatologist, alongside Franco, who will be seen as a scientist who becomes a crucial figure in the war between humans and apes. The new film is the latest reimagining of the groundbreaking 1968 sci-fi classic. A 2001 remake paired actor Mark Wahlberg with director Tim Burton.
Have you heard? Funny guy actor Neil Patrick Harris is set to reprise his role as himself in the third Harold and Kumar comedy — featuring former White House aid Kal Penn and John Cho. Production is already underway in Michigan on the feature, which Harris describes as “a big, giant Christmas … like a holiday TV special, Christmas medley.” Keep your eyes peeled for A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas, debuting this December!
Brad Pitt is interested in making a movie about the BP Gulf Coast oil spill, according to NYDN. The BP spill is the largest offshore spill in US history, and millions and millions of gallons of oil have been spilled to date. The spill began when a drilling rig exploded on April 20, 2010 and it has yet to be contained. Pitt, who owns a home in New Orleans is rumored to be talking with execs about the project, but the main problem seems to be that there is no happy ending in sight.
6/24 The Nokia Theater is all about "The Twilight Saga" tonight as the venue hosts the Los Angeles premiere of "Eclipse." This third film based on Stephenie Meyer's books about a teenage girl who falls for a handsome vampire will open nationwide next Wednesday. Tonight, however, it's all about the stars with Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Kristen Stewart, and other cast members scheduled to stroll the red carpet. Joining the ensemble in "Eclipse" is Bryce Dallas Howard, who says she's thrilled to step into the role of Victoria, a vengeful vampire. Howard is taking over the Victoria role from actress Rachelle Lefevre. Lefevre left the franchise after "New Moon," the second film.
Meanwhile, Twi-Hards are rejoicing at the arrival of "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." Hundreds of fans camped outside the Nokia as early as Monday. A few hundred will get a chance to line the red carpet and see their idols up close. David Slade directs "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse," which is rated PG-13.
It appears as if "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson has a stronger connection to vampires than most movie-goers would think. According to Ancestry.com, Pattinson is related to 15th-century Transylvanian leader Vlad the Impaler, who served as the inspiration for Bram Stoker's "Dracula." Genealogist Anastasia Tyler remarks, quote, "Without any myth or magic, we find royalty and vampires lurking in Pattinson's life -- making his story just as supernatural as the one he's playing on screen." Pattinson and Vlad the Impaler's relationship runs through the British royal family. The 24-year-old actor is distant cousins with Princes William and Harry, while Vlad is their distant uncle. "Twilight" author Stephanie Meyer is also a relative of the royal family, meaning she too has a tie to Vlad the Impaler.
After leaving office amidst a call-girl scandal in 2008, former New York Governor Eliot Spitzer is returning to a high profile job. Variety.com reports that CNN has hired Spitzer to host a nightly as-yet-titled round table show. Spitzer will co-host the news and talk show with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Kathleen Parker in the 8 p.m. block once occupied by Campbell Brown. The program will launch in October of this year. At least one media pundit is weighing on Spitzer's new job. TV news industry writer Andrew Tyndall of "The Tyndall Report" observes of Spitzer, quote, "He's clearly smart, he's clearly articulate, and he's clearly directly-spoken. And he does have a scandal behind him, so he's got buzz. One of the big trials when you hire somebody new is that you've got to introduce him to the public."
A reconciliation between golf star Tiger Woods and his wife Elin Nordegren is looking less likely. RadarOnline.com reports that Woods and Nordegren met separately with their respective divorce lawyers this week. A source told the celebrity site that Nordegren met with her counsel at her rented house in Orlando, Florida on Monday and Tuesday. Woods had sessions with his legal team on the same days. The source said, quote, "They met with divorce attorneys at the same time, in different locations. The divorce is moving ahead."
Michael Jackson fans hoping to get an up close look at the singer's final resting place on Friday are out of luck. Forest Lawn cemetery announced on Wednesday that only family members and designated guests will be allowed inside the mausoleum where Jackson's body resides. Fans will be allowed to leave flowers on a nearby outdoor terrace, but will not be permitted to bring "doves, web broadcasting, video cameras, candles, balloons, spinners, statues, posters, incense and radios." People making too much noise or acting in a disrespectful manner will also be removed from the property. Forest Lawn is not limiting the number of Jackson supporters allowed to stop by, adding that they expect a "significant" number of visitors during the day.
Bachelor star Jake Pavelka will make an appearance on the upcoming reality spinoff Bachelor Pad.
It's hosted by Chris Harrison and Melissa Rycroft — premieres Monday, August 9 @ 8 PM on ABC and brings together 19 of the most unforgettable characters from seasons’ past living together in the “Bachelor Pad” mansion. The romance reality show features former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants looking for a second chance at love and competing for $250,000 cash prize. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight this week, Harrison confirmed that Pavelka — who split from fiancee Vienna Girardi this week – will join the show this season.
“Now that the news is out about Jake and Vienna I can also announce that Jake will be coming on and be a part of Bachelor Pad. I can’t explain everything. It just kind of happened, but Jake will definitely play his part now in Bachelor Pad.”
Pop singer Katy Perry is nursing 17 stitches in her leg after she injured herself during a MuchMusic Video Awards Afterparty (MMVA) in Toronto, Canada over the weekend.
Katy attended an exclusive club mixer after the main event and picked up the injury due to her “overenthusiastic dancing.” Perry, 25, paid a visit to a local hospital early Monday. According to Britain’s Daily Mail, Katy “cut her leg open after falling over during an energetic dance session at a Toronto nightclub.”
The “California Gurls” star has since laughed off the incident on Twitter.
“17 stitches later… Don’t make fun of my dance moves tomorrow. That’s what got me here in the 1st place! Thanks for the souvenir Canada :)!”
6/23 Jerry Seinfeld spoke out about how Lady Gaga caused a scene at a New York Mets game recently, giving the middle finger to the cameras -- all while sitting in the comedian's luxury box. According to EOnline.com when asked about it, Seinfeld told a radio station this week, "You know I changed my mind, you're right, this woman's a jerk. I hate her. I can't believe they put her in my box that I paid for. You give people the finger and you get upgraded? Is that the world we're living in now? It's pathetic." Seinfeld added, "She is talented . . . I don't know why she's doing this stuff. I don't know what these young people think or how they promote their careers. I'm older . . . I'm 56. I'm not one of these all-publicity-is-good people. People talk about you need exposure -- you could die of exposure."
Jennifer Garner is not pregnant. The actress's rep issued a denial after photographs of Garner wearing loose-fitting clothes raised questions on the internet. Garner has two daughters, Violet, 4, and Seraphina, 1, with husband Ben Affleck.
A virtually unknown dancer will play the lead role in the upcoming Footloose remake. Zac Efron and Chace Crawford had both been attached to the project, but later dropped out -- creating the opening for 25-year-old Kenny Wormland. Kenny, who appeared in the MTV series Dancelife, will play the role of Ren, originally made famous by Kevin Bacon. Dancing With the Stars champion and country singer Julianne Hough will play minister's daughter Ariel, while Dennis Quaid will play the role of Reverend Moore.
Glee fans shouldn't buy their movie tickets just yet. Although the stars are contractually obligated to star in big screen adaptations of the show, creator Ryan Murphy said that feature films aren't on his mind right now. He clarified that there are "no Glee movies in the foreseeable future."
Nicole Richie's probation has been extended by a year because the starlet's mothering duties have gotten in the way of her court-mandated alcohol education classes. The 28-year-old mother of two is still on probation from her 2006 DUI, when she was arrested after driving the wrong way on an L.A. freeway. The reality star later admitted to smoking marijuana and taking Vicodin before getting in the car, and subsequently spent 82 minutes in jail.
Rumor from the ever reliable Nationa Enquirer, is that Nicole Richie and Joel Madden's wedding is off!!!!
Nicole is disgusted that Joel’s thrown himself totally into his work, and she’s now questioning his commitment to family life. Nicole is disturbed that Joel seems more interested in being on the road with his buddies, boozing and hanging out in bars with groupies than he is in sharing family time in L.A.” The tipster adds: “It’s become a joke among Nicole’s family and friends how many times she’s planned and postponed the ceremony. Nicole’s dad Lionel even started referring to her as the ‘Little Bride Who Cried Wolf.’”
Daniel Radcliffe is a closet karaoke fan! The Harry Potter actor says he stunned his costars when he took to the mic during a recent night out. “I love karaoke,” he said. “I am one of those people who says, ‘No, no, I can’t, I couldn’t possibly, no I won’t… All right, give me the mic!’ “I sang Elvis Presley’s Hound Dog. That, and then I did Feeling Good by Muse.
Remember Trolls, those multicolored fuzzy-haired and bejeweled good luck charms that were flying off toy store shelves back in the early ’90s? Get ready for a resurgence. DreamWorks Animation has reached an an agreement with Denmark toy manufacturer Dam Things to feature the iconic Troll doll in an CGI-animated movie bound for the big screen, USA Today dished Tuesday. Title....trolls...not just for bingo ladies anymore!
The top secret script of the upcoming fourth installment of Disney’s swashbuckling Pirates of the Caribbean franchise was found in a London cafe. This just a month after an Apple employee drunkenly abandoned the prototype for the new iPhone in a San Francisco watering hole.
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Pop star Pink is pretty active on Twitter and recently posted a series of tweets about how her husband, Carey Hart's, ex-girlfriend follows her on the micro-blogging site. She wrote, "is it weird when your husbands ex follows you?," followed by "is it even weirder when she UN follows you?" Pink then joked, "i wish she still followed me," adding, "i was KIDDING. i hate being followed by people my husband knows. theyre all totally weird!!!!!!"
Orlando Bloom is engaged to supermodel Miranda Kerr. Although they've denied engagement rumors in the past, Bloom's rep confirmed that the couple now plans to tie the knot. Earlier this year, 27-year-old Kerr responded to marriage speculation, telling Britain's Hello! magazine, "I think Orlando is an incredible man and he's a very genuine and authentic individual. I'm grateful that he's in my life. No, we're not engaged. You can't always believe everything you read!"
American Idol is tweaking its eligibility rules for next season, lowering the minimum contestant age from 16 to 15. The competition is now open to aspiring singers ranging from 15 to 28-years-old. Executive producer Cecile Frot-Coutaz explained, "A lot of young, talented people are now seeking careers and representation before they turn 16. Lowering the age limit allows us to tap into this talent pool." Auditions details for season ten were also announced on Monday. Below are the details:
Nashville, TN -- Saturday, July 17 -- Bridgestone Arena
Milwaukee, WI -- Wednesday, July 21 -- Bradley Center
New Orleans, LA -- Monday, July 26 -- TBA
East Rutherford, NJ -- Tuesday, Aug. 3 -- IZOD Center
Austin, TX -- Wednesday, Aug. 11 -- Frank Erwin Center
San Francisco, CA -- Thursday, Aug. 19 -- AT&T Park
September is when they will have to have the judges set, as that is when people are brought back to be judged by the panel, producers do all the work before that.
If you spent hours of your life watching the last season of The Bachelor . . . I'm sorry: Jake Pavelka and the woman he proposed to, Vienna Girardi, have called it quits. It's the 13th break-up of the 14 "Bachelor" couples . . . and the two that are still on, Jason Mesnick and Molly Malaney . . . only got together after Jason dumped his first fiancée, Melissa Rycroft, on the "After the Final Rose" episode.
In show biz, the adage is..the show must go on! Jimmy Kimmel wasn't going to let a little power outage keep him from taping his show Monday night. About an hour before the taping, the power went out - shuting down the control room, broadcast transmission center and tape operations area. Kimmel grabbed his laptop and recorded the entire show with his computer's webcam. Hettrick says guests Seth Rogen, John Henson and country artist Dierks Bentley were very accommodating in "going with what happened." You can see the show, Wednesday night at 12:05.
6/21 Justin Timberlake and Glee star Matthew Morrison -- there's definitely a resemblence between the two stars, and now a source claims that Timberlake could make a guest appearance on the hit TV show as Mr Schuester's brother. It's pretty much all rumors for now, but according to PerezHilton.com, a source told the site AbsoluteNow.com, that Timberlake's name is being tossed around for next season. The insider says, "The plan to bring Justin in for a cameo as his younger brother is a very popular idea. They are just trying to work it all out at the moment. The cast members are very excited about the prospect of working with him -- especially Lea Michele, so it has everybody's seal of approval. They just need to work it all out now. The idea is that he will be a substitute teacher and join the glee club for a week."
If the Glee TV show, tour, CDs and books were not enough for you, good news: movies might be on the way. HollywoodLife.com reports that each of the Glee stars have a stipulation in their contracts that commits them to up to three Glee movies with 20th Century Fox Television. The contract, which was signed by stars including Lea Michele and Mark Salling prior to shooting the Glee pilot in 2008, says, "[The actor] hereby grants Fox three exclusive, irrevocable options to engage [the actor] in up to, respectively, three feature length motion pictures."
Despite recent reports, Cougar Town star Dan Byrd says it's unlikely the show will be changing its title. The actor responded to speculation, telling E!, "I think it seemed like a very real possibility when we wrapped up the first season. But I think the problem they've run into is that they can't come up with a better name to really justify doing that and the repercussions that come along with it." He added, "If I was a betting man -- which I am, so I'm not sure why I just used that expression -- I would say we're probably going to stick with what we got." The name change was reportedly considered because execs felt it turned off (mostly male) viewers who would otherwise be interested in the program.
Although he starred in successive Batman films in the 1990s, Michael Keaton is slamming Hollywood's affinity for sequels. The actor told Britain's Daily Express, "I think the makers of sequels just get soft and lazy and don't think they need to try any more. I've heard that about Iron Man 2. I haven't seen it yet but I have heard that it's not as good as the first one for that very reason." He claims the exception is Pixar's Toy Story 3 -- in which he voices Ken Doll. Keaton said, "Thankfully, Toy Story 3 is as good if not better than the original."
Amanda Bynes has retired from acting at the ripe-old age of 24. The starlet announced her decision on Twitter, posting: "I've never written the movies & tv shows I've been apart of I've only acted like the characters the producers or directors wanted me to play. Being an actress isn't as fun as it may seem." She continued, "If I don't love something anymore I stop doing it. I don't love acting anymore so I've stopped doing it. I know 24 is a young age to retire but you heard it here first I've #retired." Bynes hasn't starred in a movie since 2007's Hairspray and Sydney White. She rose to fame on Nickelodeon's All That and her own comedy series, The Amanda Show. She starred on her own sitcom, What I Like About You, from 2002 to 2006 and appeared in feature films such as She's the Man and What a Girl Wants.
There's something about David Spade. The average-looking funnyman, who has romanced Heather Locklear and a Playboy bunny, appears to have landed another hot woman: Top Chef's Padma Lakshmi.
The two tried to avoid being photographed together while leaving a Hollywood hot spot on Wednesday night, but were snapped driving off in the same car.
There "were" rumours circulating everywhere that Oprah Winfrey removed an extra toe. The source of the gossip? Well, a report suggests that a photo of Oprah posted on TMZ, wearing a white slippers, sporting what looked like a sixth toe. But the said website reports that it's only a bunionette...funny...it's now getting it's own show on the new oprah cable network! gotta fill with something you know.
More rumors...Jennifer Garner is pregnant with her third child. No word from her or reps yet.
Jimmy Buffett and a few of his friends plan to give a free concert on the Alabama coast to show support for the Gulf region.
6/18 America Ferrera is engaged. People magazine confirmed that the Ugly Betty star will walk down the aisle with longtime boyfriend Ryan Piers Williams, who she met at the University of Southern California when he cast her in his student film. The 26-year-old debuted her new diamond on the red carpet at the Edinburgh Film Festival screening of The Illusionist in Scotland on Wednesday.
Betty White is good for TV Land. PerezHilton.com reports that White's new sitcom, Hot in Cleveland, drew 4.8 million viewers during its series premiere on Wednesday, making it TV Land's highest-rated and most-watched telecast ever. Even TVLand.com has experienced record-breaking traffic thanks to the Hot In Cleveland premiere. The site attracted 287,000 unique visitors on Wednesday, making it the most-visited day on record.
Gary Coleman's closest friends are planning a private memorial for the actor. Diff'rentStrokes sibling Todd Bridges and ex-girlfriend Anna Gray and entrepreneur Kent Emmons are planning to honor their late friend -- although Gary's didn't wish to have a funeral. Emmons told E! News, "Anna and I are planning one in a few months." Emmons also added "Absolutely under no circumstances will Shannon be invited." Gary's estranged parents are also not invited to the memorial. Emmons said that two dozen people will be invited to the gathering, which will likely take place in California. He said the guest will reminisce about Gary's life and career.
Ashton Kutcher had his credit card denied at a movie theater. The Killers star and his wife Demi Moore were at the ArcLight cinema in Los Angeles to see Russell Brand’s latest comedy Get Him to the Greek this past Sunday, but the actor was reportedly left red-faced when payment was declined as he tried to buy popcorn and drinks.
However, the problem left the pair with free snacks as the manager recognized the showbiz couple.
“The manager rushed over, apologized and gave them everything for free,” a source said.
“Ashton didn’t seem embarrassed at all. They just laughed it off.”
A chat show queen, a Black Eyed Pea, and a classic crew of lovable puppets are among the 30 Tinseltown heavyweights who will be immortalized with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame next year, the city’s Chamber of Commerce said Thursday. The Muppets, will.i.am, and Oprah Winfrey will join a bevy of entertainers; including Gwyneth Paltrow, Donald Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon, Danny DeVito, Penelope Cruz, Neil Patrick Harris, Melissa Etheridge, Rascal Flatts, Reese Witherspoon, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Ed O’Neil, and Tina Fey; set to receive stars on the sidewalk monument in 2011.
Since the filming of Harry Potter is over, Daniel Radcliffe is looking for work....and wants a cameo on the hit TV show Glee — but admits he’s not sure if he’s “ready” for it. “I would consider it,” the Harry Potter star told US TV show Access Hollywood. “I mean of course… it’s an amazing show and I [would] obviously be honored to be asked.
“I’m not sure I’m ready for that yet. They’ve got standards like Kristin Chenoweth!”
Phil Collins, one of the honored recipients at the Songwriters Hall of Fame gala.
Only in OC! Police raided a bar in the popular beach town of Ocean City, Maryland over the weekend after customers there confused a twentysomething female barfly for Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber. Police raided a bar in the popular beach town of Ocean City, Maryland over the weekend after customers there confused a twentysomething female barfly for Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber.
Cops descended on the popular Mug and Mallet Bar in Ocean City on Saturday night, following reports that Bieber, 16, was drinking underage inside. Instead, they found Katie, with the same petite frame and tousled short brown haircut that made Justin a pop sensation. The woman took the confusion in stride. She often gets mistaken for Bieber — but this time she was forced to produce her ID to convince cops that she is not the famous voice behind charttoppers like “Baby” and “One Less Lonely Girl.”
6/17 Colbie Caillat will be a guest on the upcoming episode of the Next Food Network Star, set to air Sunday (June 20th) at 9 p.m. ET. In the episode, chefs Wolfgang Puck and Todd English will screen the contestants vying to host their own Food Network show. Then the contestants will be given "California cuisine" challenges specially made for Caillat and actress Eva Longoria-Parker. They'll have to cater Caillat's after-party with meals inspired by carnival sweets from the Santa Monica Pier.
A sequel to The Karate Kid is already in the works. Deadline.com reports that after the film's weekend gross of $56 million blew past its $40 million budget, Columbia Pictures executives quickly lined up meetings with writers to pitch their ideas on where to take the second installment.
Martin Sheen will play the director of the CIA in the upcoming spy thriller, The Double. He'll star opposite Richard Gere and Topher Grace. Filming begins on Monday in Detroit.
Nicolas Cage has reportedly signed up to star in a sequel to 2007's Ghost Rider. Producer Mike De Luca told Collider.com about the sequel plans, but said Cage's leading lady Eva Mendes will not reprise her role in the new movie. De Luca added that the new film, tentatively titled Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance, will be set in Europe and will likely be made in 3D.
Megan Fox is engaged again -- but don't be surprised if you don't see her wearing a ring. Usmagazine.com reports that the starlet's longtime boyfriend Brian Austin Green popped the question for the second time in Hawaii earlier this month, but in the post-proposal excitement, the couple somehow dropped the diamond. A eyewitness to the beachside proposal told US, "I saw her jumping up and down. Later, I saw a half dozen staff sifting through the sand." According to the magazine, the two-carat ring remains missing. Another source added, "Security and maintenance staff spent a couple of hours looking for it. No one found it."
After initially saying no to letting their songs be used on Glee, Coldplay has done a 180 and opened their catalog up for use on Fox's hit show. "Coldplay called a week ago and said, 'We're sorry, you can have our catalog,'" the show's creator and executive producer Ryan Murphy revealed at Hollywood Reporter's Emmy Roundtable. And out of all the artists he approached to have their music featured on his show, including Madonna, Lady GaGa and Journey, Murphy says Coldplay and Bryan Adams were the only ones to ever turn him down. But now that Coldplay has gone in a "New Direction", "My favorite rejection was Bryan Adams," says Murphy.
Kristen Stewart has relegated herself to a lifetime of looking like shes miserable. The Twilight Saga actress thinks she needs a “face transplant” to look happier when she meets fans. She admits she often finds fame difficult — is regularly criticized for looking sullen in public and struggles to smile and look happy when she’s approached by Twi-Hards. “I totally am more comfortable now. I try not to have that thing that people have which is like a celebrity skin and I think that’s maybe where I run into problems,”
Kristen, 20, reveals to Britain’s e Magazine. “I have had so many people say, ‘Why don’t you just play the part? Just like, go smile, talk about whatever they want you to talk about.’ It’s like, ‘I do, I really try to do that.’ I guess I should get a face transplant or something… But it’s gotten weird. I’ve like, relinquished control.”
It's been nearly a month since the finale of ABC's "Lost" aired, but one fan is still drawing inspiration from the series. EW.com reports that cartographer Jonah Adkins has created a map of the "Island" depicted in the series. Adkins -- who's made maps for the government for over a decade -- says, quote, "You start with an image/satellite photo, in this case an image of Rousseau's map from a few seasons back." The cartographer also listened carefully to dialogue from the show get a sense of location for the final map. Adkins did say there were some holes in the logic on the show, stating that it took varying lengths of time -- sometimes hours and other times days -- for characters on the Island to get from one point to another. Look for a poster version of the map -- called "Lost Retrospective" soon.
6/16 Tiffani Thiessen is "doing great" after giving birth to a daughter on Tuesday (June 15th) in Los Angeles. Harper Renn Smith is the first child for the actress and her husband, Brady Smith. Thiessen's White Collar co-star Matt Bomer told People magazine late last year that the former Saved by the Bell actress would make a great mom, explaining, "She's so organized and so loving and generous -- that can only make her an absolutely amazing mom."
Mad Men star Aaron Staton will become a father later this year. The 29-year-old, who plays Ken Cosgrove on the AMC hit, told Usmagazine.com that he and wife Connie Fletcher are having a son. He joked about fatherhood, "I have been nervous about dropping babies in the past, but have been told that once it's your baby, you are no longer worried about dropping them. I am nervous that I have a lot to learn. . . that I won't pick it up fast enough. I think I am doing OK."
Ellen DeGeneres is writing another book. The New York Times confirmed that the TV personality signed a deal with Grand Central Publishing to write her third book: "a look at her life through her humor." She joked about the release, "I found that between my talk show, 'American Idol' and my late-night blogging, I didn't have enough ways to express myself." The book is scheduled for publication in the fall.
5.1 million viewers tuned in for the third season premiere of True Blood on Sunday night -- marking a 38 percent increase from last year's kick-off. The Los Angeles Times noted that the second season of the HBO hit averaged 4.3 million viewers, so the current season's audience is already up from where it left off.
Christina Applegate’s cult 1991 comedy, Don’t Tell Mom The Babysitter’s Dead, is the latest box office hit on tab for a modern-day remake. After a big box office weekend that saw the revival of the classic TV hit The A-Team and a remake of The Karate Kid, does it surprise you that this is moving ahead? Brace yourselves!
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was in Boston at the NBA finals last week sporting an overgrown mop that was a major departure from the debonaire, cropped hair that the handsome quarterback usually has during football season. The teenager-like look drew an overwhelming response from Patriots nation, with Boston-area stylists telling the Boston Herald that Brady’s Bieber hair should be “a little more textured, layered, a little more shaped.” See the mess here!
Valerie Bertinelli is taking a backseat when it comes to her wedding plans. The 50-year-old star — who recently announced her engagement to businessman Tom Vitale — says her fiance is organizing their big day.
“He’s planning it — I have nothing to do with it!” Valerie told Us Weekly magazine. Valerie said she and Tom are still “deciding” if they want a big or small wedding. “We may end up eloping because we just can’t decide on the guest list!” she confessed.
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Contrary to rumors, Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are not planning on adopting a baby from Africa. A rep for Reynolds dismissed the report, telling GossipCop.com, "There is no truth to it whatsoever." The couple is familiar with the process though: Scarlett's mother recently took in a baby girl from Ethiopia, while Reynolds' big brother is adopted.
It's unlikely that Brad Pitt trimmed his gray, scraggly beard because he thought it looked bad. People magazine reports that the publicly-approved cut came because the actor is starting production on the film Moneyball in the next few weeks -- playing clean-shaven Oakland A's General Manager Billy Beane. The movie, which is an adaptation of the best-selling book by Michael Lewis, also stars Jonah Hill, Oscar-winner Philip Seymour Hoffman, and Robin Wright.
Iron Man 2 and Gossip Girl lead the nominees for the upcoming Teen Choice Awards with six nods apiece. Coming up right behind with five are TheTwilight Saga: New Moon and Glee. The winners will be announced during the August 9th show, which will be hosted by Katy Perry. For more details and to vote, check out the official site here.
It's a wrap! Daniel Radcliffe confirmed that shooting on the final installment of the Harry Potter saga has been completed. He told the Associated Press on Sunday (June 13th), "Everyone was really devastated. It was really, really sad. We're crying quite a lot." Radcliffe recently commented on the life-changing role of Harry, saying, "Everything [about the films] is so linked to my life. At the same time, it is exciting. It is the end." Even though the experience is over for the actors, fans have plenty to look forward to as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows will be released in two parts. The first installment is due out in November.
Maura Tierney has signed on to star in a new legal drama from Jerry Bruckheimer. The former ER star will play Kathryn Peale, a deputy bureau chief in the Manhattan District Attorney’s office The Whole Truth, set to premiere on ABC this fall. The casting comes less than a year after Tierney dropped out of the Ron Howard produced NBC Parenthood comedy last fall to receive treatment for breast cancer. Gilmore Girls Lauren Graham later took over the part.
David Hasselhoff is back in the hospital....but this time for a good reason...he's going back to the role that made him famous. Dr. William "Snapper" Young on The Young and the Restless.
“I wanted to come back to say thank you to Bill and Lee Phillip Bell,” David told Entertainment Tonight. “He believed in me. I am always loyal to people who believe in me.” Wings Hauser will come back as his brother as well...it starts today on CBS
Remember the MTV VJ? That's so two decades ago. Now the network is looking to hire its first TJ, or Twitter Jockey. MTV officials say the search is on for a new social media maven who will engage with the MTV audience and serve as a liaison between viewers and network honchos. MTV General Manager Stephen Friedman called the TJ position "a natural evolution of how we connect with our audience." The 20 hopefuls will compete in a series of online challenges this summer designed to reveal their personalities and demonstrate how they connect with Twitter followers. Five finalists will ultimately compete on a live show on Aug. 8, when fans will pick who gets the new job.
6/14 Scarlett Johansson was among the winners at the Tony Awards on Sunday (June 13th) night, taking home the trophy for best performance by a featured actress in a play for her Broadway debut in Arthur Miller's A View From a Bridge. Fellow Hollywood heavyweights Denzel Washington and Viola Davis were also honored, both for their roles in Fences, a revival of August Wilson's personal drama about family. For a full list of winners and more, check out the official Tony site here.
Lea Michele will reportedly play the role of Dorothy in an animated 3D musical sequel to the Wizard of Oz.PerezHilton.com reports that the new movie, Dorothy of Oz, centers on Dorothy returning to Oz to help her firends. In addition to Lea voicing Dorothy, Jim Belushi will voice the Lion, Dan Aykroyd will play the Scarecrow and Kelsey Grammer will be the Tin Man.
Jennifer Garner is reportedly going to star opposite Russell Brand in a remake of the 1981 comedy Arthur. PerezHilton.com reports that Garner will play the wealthy heiress engaged to Arthur, played by Russell Brand. The cast also includes Helen Mirren as Arthur's nanny and Nick Nolte, who will play the father of Garner's character.
Rue McClanahan's $2.25 million Manhattan apartment is on the market. The New York Times reports that the co-op is a "huge oasis" that offers bedrooms, two baths, floor-to-ceiling windows, more than a dozen closets and a private garden. Additionally, the late Golden Girl had a secret passageway that leads to a bathroom. Another quirky touch? The door to McClanahan's office is sculpted to look like a nude woman is walking through it.
Brad Pitt has finally gotten rid of his graying goatee! X17online.com saw only a bit a stubble left from Pitt's bushy facial hair when they caught him and Angelina Jolie out for a drive yesterday.
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are going to be new parents very soon! They are in the process of adopting a baby from either Ghana or Ethiopia. Could Scarlett Johansson Be Any Hotter? “Scarlett has always wanted to adopt from outside the U.S. She feels now is finally the right time.”
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Actor Jaleel White — best remembered for his hilarious portrayal of lovesick geek Steve Urkel on the sitcom Family Matters — is writing, producing, and starring in a new web series, titled Fake It Til You Make It. The show follows Jaleel as he plays a former child star who becomes a celebrity image consultant. Jaleel calls the podcast “the other side of Entourage” with similarities to “low-budget” Hollywood shows, like Curb Your Enthusiasm.
The Go-Go’s have cancelled their summer farewell tour! The ’80s pop tarts have decided against hitting the road one last time after gal rocker Jane Wiedlin suffered a torn ACL in a 20-foot fall in the California mountains last month. The injury will keep the guitarist sidelined for much of the summer and could take up to 12 months to heel.
6/10 Colbie Caillat is hard at work on her third album and just revealed that one of the set's special guests is Lady Antebellum. She tells us what it was like working with the group made famous for the hit "I Need You Now" was really nice.
The first season of Glee may be over, but the mania surrounding the series isn't dying down. EW.com reports that Little, Brown Books for Young Readers has struck a deal with Twentieth Century Fox to publish a line of official Glee-related books. The first collaboration is an original novel called Glee: The Beginning. This prequel to the show, which includes a double-sided poster, will hit stores this August.
The CMT Music Awards were held June 9th, here's the link to the site, so you can see the show, the red carpet, and the winners!.
Actress Demi Moore is set to publish her memoir in 2012. The thrice married mother of three — once one of Hollywood’s highest-paid screen stars — will spill the deets on her troubled upbringing with an alcoholic mother, her unions with singer-songwriter Freddy Moore and actors Bruce Willis and Ashton Kutcher, as well as her nearly 30 year career in showbusiness in a still untitled-tomb scheduled for release in two years.
Uncle Phil is alive and kicking, thank you very much! Former Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star James Avery is not pleased that he was the latest actor to have the death hoax twitter postings. He's back on the radar by the way since he’s been cast as Silverbolt in the next Transformers movie. He says...Teed me off...I mean, really, they’re going to take away what little career I have left. My mother was scared. I don’t understand this whole Twitter, Facebook stuff. I don’t get it. Make a phone call. Talk to somebody,”
Madonna’s longtime friendship with Gwyneth Paltrow is over! Sources say the famous duo fell out over Paltrow’s “jealous and competitive” nature. “They don’t speak,” an insider told Us Weekly magazine of the two, who have been BFFs since 1999. The source “I can’t tell you exactly why they had the falling out, but Gwyneth can be jealous and competitive.”
Comedy Central to Hassel The Hoff - the Network Announced David Hasselhoff as Next Roastee. It will tape this Summer in Los Angeles and will premiere On Sunday, August 15 At 10:00 P.M.
Those seeking a body like Jennifer Aniston's should perhaps take a nutrition lesson from Courteney Cox. The Cougar Town star says that for an entire decade she took meal cues from her Friends bestie.
"Jennifer and Lisa Kudrow and I ate lunch together every single day for 10 years," Cox, 45, tells the Los Angeles Times. "We always had the same thing – a Cobb salad. But it wasn't really a Cobb salad. It was a Cobb salad that Jennifer doctored up with turkey bacon and garbanzo beans and I don't know what. She has a way with food, which really helps." This is from People Magazine.
6/9 Katy Perry has been tapped to host the Teen Choice Awards, set to air August 9th on FOX. She'll also perform at the 12th annual special that honors teen icons in film, television, music, sports and fashion. A co-host, nominees, presenters and additional performers will be announced soon. Perry is poised to have a busy year. Her single, "California Gurls," is climbing up the charts, and the video will be out soon, followed by her Teenage Dream album, due out on August 24th. She's also voicing the Smurfette character in the upcoming film version of The Smurfs. Interestingly enough, while growing up, Perry never watched the Smurfs. She had very strict, religious parents who banned the show. Perry tells MTV News, "I've never seen an episode [of 'The Smurfs'], because my parents wouldn't let me. My mom thought that Smurfette was a little bit slutty, being the only female in the village. And now I showed her. I called her up and was like, 'Guess what, Mom: I'm Smurfette!'"
Jerry Seinfeld probably wouldn't care too much if The Marriage Ref ever gets canceled. PerezHilton.com reports that Seinfeld has made $2.7 billion dollars in syndication. Those billions mark only what the show has made since it's been off the air -- it's not even counting its successful NBC run! Jerry Seinfeld and co-creator Larry David have an undisclosed ownership stake in the show.
A bench warrant was issued for Lindsay Lohan's arrest late Tuesday (June 8th) afternoon after a judge determined that alcohol in the actress's system had activated her SCRAM bracelet. After it was reported that the device went off Sunday night during an MTV Movie Awards party, Judge Marsha Revel called an emergency hearing and set new bail for Lindsay at $200,000 -- however the warrant was recalled once bail was posted. Lohan immediately claimed the evidence was incorrect, tweeting, "My scram wasn't set off-Its physically impossible considering I've nothing for it to go off." She continued her Twitter denial, writing, "People just won't leave me be though and accept i'm happy and well."
John Stamos likely won’t be the only new face joining the cast of Glee for a few episodes when the TV musical returns for a second season on FOX next fall. Little Britain star Matt Lucas has also landed a guest spot on the series that is set to debut later this year. The British comic will venture to the halls of McKinley High taking on the role of a bitter teacher with a secret love of musicals, snoops tell The Sun.
British actor Jamie Bell is the got favorite to replace Tobey Maguire in the Spider-Man movie franchise, according to a report. The Billy Elliot star is just one of the actor’s in talks with Sony to play lead character Peter Parker in the prequel movie, says The Hollywood Reporter.
Melissa Rycroft — who was famously jilted by Bachelor star Jason Mesnick — has been tipped to co-host Bachelor Pad, a new reality spinoff featuring previous contestants from The Bachelor and The Bachelorette, alongside longtime Bachelor host Chris Harrison.
ABC has ordered a six-episode spinoff of its wildly-popular Bachelor series, which will see 20 former contestants from the past 13 seasons of The Bachelor and past five of The Bachelorette residing under one roof for an “all-star” reunion series. Members of the house will compete in challenges with one contestant being eliminated at the conclusion of each show. Bachelor Pad premieres Aug. 9 at 8pm on ABC.
Oscar-winning Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle, 53, has been tipped to produce the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games in London, The Independent reported on Monday. Organizers are believed to have approached the British filmmaker to produce a ceremony that would top the spectacular opening of the Beijing Olympics in 2008.
6/8 Alanis Morissette and her boyfriend, rapper Mario "MC Souleye" Treadway, are now married. According to People.com, they tied the knot on May 22nd at a small ceremony with family present at their Los Angeles home. Could this mean no more angst-filled songs from Morissette? The Canadian singer is working on a new album, so we'll find out soon enough. They got married just a week before Morissette's 36th birthday amind rumors that she could be pregnant.
Marvin Isley of the Isley Brothers died on Sunday (June 6th) of undisclosed causes at age 56, according to Billboard. Isley, who joined his older brothers O'Kelly Jr., Rudolph, and Ronald in 1973, missed out on the group's first wave of success with such legendary singles as "Twist And Shout," "It's Your Thing" and "Shout," but was a key component in the success of their second funk-based era and co-wrote such classics as "Who's That Lady," "Fight The Power" and "Between The Sheets." The Isley Brothers were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997.
Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are reuniting for a new action comedy. EW.com reports that The Proposal co-stars have signed on for Most Wanted, which revolves around a criminal suspect (Bullock) being escorted to court by an FBI agent (Reynolds). Both are reportedly ambushed on the way and forced to go on the run. Bullock doesn't have any other projects lined up, but Reynolds is currently shooting The Green Lantern in Louisiana and is next scheduled to star in The Change-Up opposite Jason Bateman.
Kate Gosselin's Sunday night TLC specials drew huge ratings. PerezHilton.com reports that the night's first episode, which focused on the Gosselin kids, brought in 3.4 million viewers. The second, Inside Kate's World, brought in 3 million. The site noted that the shows earned double-digit ratings and delivery gains over the November 2009 airings of Jon and Kate Plus 8.
Simon Cowell reportedly wants to put together a "World's Got Talent" show next year with the winners of 20 competitions from around the globe. Britain's The Sun reports that Cowell and Piers Morgan would be among the judges. If true, the idea is surprising since Cowell thought a similarly-staged competition, World Idol, back in 2004 was a mistake. At the time he said, "I didn't see the point. You're making 10 winners losers."
Charlie Sheen was expected to be sentenced to 30 days in an Aspen jail yesterday (June 7th) for assaulting his wife, with him set to be sent behind bars immediately, but the plea deal hit what prosecutors described as a "snag." The court hearing was postponed until July 12th, with Sheen remaining free until then. Under the deal, Sheen was to plead no contest to a misdemeanor assault charge, with prosecutors dropping the more serious felony menacing and criminal mischief charges. It had been reported that the 44-year-old star of TV's Two and A Half Men would have been allowed to leave jail to coach actors at a local theater during the day, and he could have been freed after 17 days with credit for good behavior.
The viewers aren't the only ones who enjoyed the Sandra Bullock-Scarlett Johansson lip lock at the MTV Movie Awards. Sandra herself commented on the kiss to Usmagazine.com telling the site after the show, "Ryan is right -- Scarlett is a great kisser."
Audiences may not have seen the last of Len Grossman. After the MTV Movie Awards, Tom Cruise told E! that "we're working on" a movie that would feature his Tropic Thunder alter ego. He also noted that wife Katie Holmes on hand while he rehearsed Sunday night's routine with Jennifer Lopez.
Brett Ratner is reportedly making a 3D version of Snow White. PerezHilton.com reports that the project is "a darker, more violent, dirty and edgier version of the story so many Disney generations have grown up with." Perez added that the actual concept for the story is being kept under wraps, but some significant changes to the story will include switching the dwarves out for robbers and adding a dragon.
Oprah Winfrey has teamed up with Survivor producer Mark Burnett to launch a new program that will give an undiscovered chatterbox a chance to follow in her talk show footsteps with a daily series on her new cable network.
The series, Your OWN Show: Oprah’s Search for the Next TV Star, will begin airing in January on OWN, Winfrey’s cable television station, The Associated Press said Monday.
6/7 Kim Kardashian is up for the lead role in the next Tomb Raider film. According to the goss-watchers at Global Grind, the 29-year-old reality star has allegedly begun negotiations to play Lara Croft in the new 3D movie. Kim would be replacing Oscar winner Angelina Jolie, who played Croft in the first two films in the blockbuster franchise. Jolie doppleganger Megan Fox has also been considered for the role.
“This will be something very different to Angelina’s Lara,” a Hollywood insider blabs. “Kim is wanted to play a far more comic-strip version of Lara which would be shot in 3-D and aimed at a teen audience.”
Kim — who has been taking acting lessons since March– previously starred in an episode of CSI: NY and the 2008 box office stinker Disaster Movie.
Sheryl Crow is a mom again! Her adopted son, Wyatt who is now 3 is a big brother to Levi James!
Sheryl shared the news on her site, “I have some exciting news to share with you guys. Wyatt has a new little brother! Levi James was born April 30.”
Dustin Hoffman and Jason Bateman dutifully kissed when the kiss cam landed on them at a lakers-celtics finals game in la over the weekend.
The dominance of The Twilight Saga's New Moon at the MTV Movie Awards hardly came as a surprise. In addition to best movie, stars Kristen Stewart and Rob Pattinson took home individual performance honors -- as well as another golden popcorn for best kiss. Sandra Bullock didn't disappoint as the night's most anticipated guest. After accepting the Generation award, Bullock and presenter Scarlett Johansson locked lips. Once the kiss ended, Sandra pleaded with fans, "Now that we have done that, can we please go back to normal?" Check out all the winners and videos from the event here.
Sandra Bullock returned to the spotlight on Saturday (June 5th) night, making her first post-divorce/adoption public appearance at Spike TV's Guys Choice Awards. People magazine reported that the surprise appearance was kept secret even the show's staff and participants. Robert Downey Jr. presented the actress with the "Troops Choice" Award for Entertainer of the Year. She addressed her tumultuous private life, telling the crowd, "Let's be honest here, just for a moment. We're all going to be honest, right? Did I win this for being entertainer of the year, or did I win this because of the spectacular I.E.D. [improvised explosive device] explosion that became my personal life?!" Look for this award show to air June 20th on Spike TV.
6/4 Rue McClanahan died early Thursday (June 3rd) morning at the age of 76. The Golden Girls star passed away after suffering a massive stroke -- just a year after the death of her former co-star Bea Arthur, and two years after Estelle Getty died. Betty White, the last living principal cast member, is devastated to have lost her friend. She released a statement on Thursday that read, "Rue was a close and dear friend. I treasure our relationship. It hurts more than I ever thought it would, if that's even possible." McClanahan began acting in 1957 and hit Broadway in 1969. After that break, she worked on TV doing soap operas until she was cast in Bea Arthur's Maude. She remains best known for Golden Girls.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale reportedly spent $15,000 on their son, Kingston's, fourth birthday party last weekend. A source tells UsMagazine.com that they hosted 100 guests at the bash, including Kate Beckinsale and David and Victoria Beckham. There was a cotton candy machine and a lemonade stand at the party, which took place at the couple's Los Angeles-area home. Also at the shindig was a bouncy castle, along with three birds, a face painter, a balloon artist and super hero characters.
Marc Cherry, the Desperate Housewives creator who launched his career writing for Golden Girls, released a statement on McClanahan's death: "When I worked on The Golden Girls, my favorite character to write for was Blanche Devereaux. In the hands of lesser actresses, Blanche's vanity and sexual appetite would have been off-putting. But in Rue's brilliant hands, that character became one of the most beloved in the history of TV. Rue's kindness, generosity and enormous talent will be sorely missed."
Jennifer Aniston, horror film star? Star magazine claims that the actress, best known lately for her romantic comedies, will be joining her BFF Courteney Cox in the upcoming Scream 4. The magazine claims that Aniston will play a woman who is killed off in the opening sequence -- a trademark of the franchise -- as a favor to Cox, who has appeared in all of the Scream films. Jen's role is likened to Drew Barrymore's part in the first film.
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Contrary to rumors, Jennifer Aniston won't be appearing in the upcoming Scream 4. Although it was recently reported that Aniston would play a woman killed off in the opening sequence of the slasher as a "favor" to pal Courteney Cox, a studio rep denied the casting. A rep for the Weinstein Company, which is producing the film, told UsMagazine.com that the report is "not true."
Carrie Fisher’s one-woman show Wishful Drinking is headed to HBO as a feature-length documentary. A star in her own right, Carrie — who portrayed Princess Leia in George Lucas’ Star Wars series — is the daughter of entertainment legends Eddie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds. The celebutot’s hit autobiographical stage production chronicles the writer-actress’ often-tumultuous life, including her struggles with substance abuse and bipolar disorder. Wishful Drinking: The Documentary will combine scenes from Fisher’s performances, archival footage, and interviews with her friends and family, The Hollywood Reporter said on Friday. The documentary is expected to debut early next year.
Kristen Stewart has responded to the backlash over the announcement she, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner won’t be attending the London premiere of their new movie Eclipse. The actress — who plays Bella Swan in the vampire movie franchise — says the trio don’t have a say when it comes to walking the red carpet.
“We don’t get to choose where we go,” she said. “We’re told which premieres we are attending. “We don’t have a say in it. There is nothing we can do.” There premiere takes place July 1 in London’s Leicester Square. Ashley Greene, Kellan Lutz and Need Reed among other stars will all be hitting the red carpet.
6/3 Jerry Seinfeld is staying busy behind the scenes. The former sitcom star, who now executive produces NBC's The Marriage Ref, will be making his stage-directing debut Off-Broadway with fellow comedian Colin Quinn's upcoming show Long Story Short. Variety reports that the show will be focusing on "2,000 years of human civilization and the rise and fall of its great empires." It kicks off on June 19th.
American Idol no longer translates to immediate chart-topping success. MTV reports that winner Lee DeWyze's first single, a cover of U2's "Beautiful Day" will come in at number 10 on the Current Digital Tracks chart, selling just over 95,000 copies -- which is 25 percent less than last year's champ, Kris Allen, sold with his almost universally panned song, "No Boundaries."
Reports say that Gary Coleman and Shannon Price were indeed divorce at the time of his death. According to TMZ.com, the couple got divorced in 2008 due to irreconcilable differences after being married for a year. This now raises questions on Shannon's authority to pull the late actor off of life support. When Entertainment Tonight reached out the to Utah hospital where Gary passed away, a rep said. "We had no indication that the information Shannon gave us was false. She portrayed herself as his wife."
GQ has the list of the coolest men..vampires come in second!, but English accents rule! Prince Harry is #1, while Twilight star Robert Pattinson is #2.
Box office guru.com brings us this gem. May 2010 box office was down 11 percent from May 2009, and the portrait's even worse in terms of attendance. Key reason: Lame movies marketed lamely. The box office is product-driven, and Hollywood dropped the ball...
Belinda Carlisle from the GoGo's has a new book out called Lips Unsealed, and blames Madonna for her various eating disorders. says she was so jealous of her pop rival, she embarked on a series of diets after becoming envious of the Material Girl’s slim frame in her 1980s heyday. “I thought she looked phenomenal because she was skinnier than me,” she said. I had a terrible relationship with food. If I did eat something wrong, I would be on the treadmill for hours and hours. And if I did have a bite of that cookie, then I would beat myself up and eat as many as I could and count the calories as I went along.”
Kevin Costner is in seventh heaven. The Oscar-winning director, 55, and his wife, Christine Baumgartner Costner, 36, welcomed a baby girl named Grace Avery Costner on Wednesday, the actor's rep tells PEOPLE. This is Costner's seventh child, his third with Christine. Grace arrived at 5:46 p.m. in California. She weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz., and was 21 inches at birth. Both mother and daughter are doing well, says the spokesman.
It's a new month..so the rumor - Mariah Carey is pregnant is back..this time twice as good!! Radaronline is citing an unnamed source who says....“Mariah is gushing that she’s going to have twins. Mariah and Nick both want a big family.”
Elizabeth Taylor is, for the first time, revealing personal love letters she received from Richard Burton during their turbulent relationship. And she has handed them over to Vanity Fair contributing editor Sam Kashner and Nancy Schoenberger, for a new book Furious Love: Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, and the Marriage of the Century.
"Richard was magnificent in every sense of the word," she tells Kashner and Schoenberger, "... we were always madly and powerfully in love." In Burton's numerous letters to Taylor, describes his infatuation, love, and need for her. The July issue of Vanity Fair will be available on newsstands in New York and L.A. on June 2, and nationally on June 8.
6/2 Paul McCartney met the press yesterday (June 1st) in Washington, D.C. at the Library of Congress prior to his performance tonight at the White House when he becomes the third recipient of the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library. President Obama will present the award as he did last year when the Library of Congress honored Stevie Wonder.
Katy Perry may describe her fiance Russell Brand as a groomzilla, but this tidbit may make him less of one; apparently he doesn't want any wedding presents. According to People.com, Brand said, "Given that Katy and I both have good jobs, we don't want any presents. It would be a massive indulgence." And in gossip news, Britain's The Sun claims that Perry threatened her record label recently. She reportedly said, "I've told them (label) not to piss me off and if they continue to push me harder, I'll just get pregnant. I have the power to have unprotected sex!"
David Archuleta's memoir, Chords Of Strength: A Memoir of Soul, Song and the Power of Perseverance, arrives this week. The American Idol alum tells Deseret News, "I'm hoping that people will find things in common with me. I know I haven't lived for the longest time, but I have learned things."
Lost star Jorge Garcia must deal with another loss as he mourns the end of his six-year TV gig: that of his Chihuahua Nunu. Garcia, who played Hurley on the series, announced Nunu's death via his blog "Dispatches from the Island." On Monday he wrote, "It breaks my heart to tell you that yesterday as we were preparing to all go to the airport Nunu was struck by a car as she crossed the street. She died in my arms." Nunu was frequently featured on the blog, chewing on toys, sheets, and sometimes even Garcia's nose.
Glee star Jane Lynch married her longtime girlfriend Lara Embry on Memorial Day in Massachusetts. Star magazine reports that just 21 people were invited to the May 31st nuptials, which took place at the Blue Heron Restaurant two months after the couple announced their engagement. A Blue Heron employee told Star, "They've been planning the event for the past few months. We were all so excited. They're really great people."
Nicole Richie and Joel Madden will reportedly tie the knot this fall at a luxurious spa resort in California. The couple, who have two young children together, announced their engagement back in February.A source told Star magazine, "Nicole is leaving the big details to her wedding planner. Nicole's dad, Lionel, offered his Beverly Hills mansion (for the ceremony), but she and Joel want it to be in Santa Barbara, at the Bacara Resort and Spa. She's already planning to spend the day before in a spa with her girlfriends." The insider added that Nicole is designing her own wedding dress.
Sex and the City's box office wasn't where they expected it to be...so you guessed it: No Sex and the city 3.
“If the movie had performed as well as the studio had hoped they would definitely made a third film, but after these numbers, it’s over. They have squeezed as much money out of that franchise as they possibly can and the public knows it,” box office big mouths gush to PopEater’s Naughty Or Nice Column.
According to the "consider the source" National Enquirer..Oprah and Gayle King are in a bit of a rough patch in their friendship....“It’s getting real ugly,” a source close to Winfrey told the tabloid. “They’re at each other’s throats!”
Lindsay Llohan got her wisdom teeth out yesterday.
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Over the ong holiday weekend we lost two entertainment greats.
Gary Coleman, who by age 11 had skyrocketed to become TV's brightest star but as an adult could never quite land on solid footing, has died after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42. Coleman died at 12:05 p.m. at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah, where he had been in a coma. "He was removed from life support; soon thereafter, he passed quickly and peacefully," his manager John Alcantar says. "By Gary’s bedside were his wife and other close family members." The actor suffered an intracranial hemorrhage at his Utah home on Wednesday night. On Thursday, he was "conscious and lucid," the hospital says in a statement, "but by early afternoon that same day, Mr. Coleman was slipping in and out of consciousness and his condition worsened."
Dennis Hopper Dead at 74 – Cause of Death Prostate Cancer. Actor Dennis Hopper died at the age of 74 due to complications from his battle with Prostate cancer. His family is said to have been by his side when he died. He was one of Hollywood’s greats and had a career that spanned five decades. Hopper received two Oscars – one for writing the 1969 cult classic “Easy Riders” where he starred alongside Peter Fonda. The other was for his role in “Hoosiers.” In the 1986 film, he played an alcoholic high school basketball coach. In addition to his Oscars, he has a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame. He was honored with this distinction in March, and he told his supporters that everything he learned in life he learned from them.
It's been a long road for Celine Dion, but the 42-year-old Canadian singer can finally announce that she's pregnant -- and expecting twins. The news comes shortly after Dion underwent her sixth in-vitro fertilization attempt and did acupuncture to increase her chances. Dion, who is due in November, will find out the gender of the twins next month.
Guillermo Del Toro has quit as the director of the long-awaited Hobbit movies. The director told Lord of the Rings fan site The One Ring, "In light of ongoing delays in the setting of a start date for filming "The Hobbit", I am faced with the hardest decision of my life. After nearly two years of living, breathing and designing a world as rich as Tolkien's Middle Earth, I must, with great regret, take leave from helming these wonderful pictures." The delays are reportedly the result of uncertainty over the future of financially troubled studio MGM, which is co-distributing the film with New Line. The Hobbit films are currently scheduled for release in December 2012 and December 2013.
This is shaping up to be the lowest-grossing Memorial weekend in nine years and the least-attended in at least 15 years.
The highest-paid star on primetime TV is facing six weeks in the jail. Charlie Sheen is due in court next week to face charges related to his Christmas Day 2009 arrest for an alleged assault of his estranged wife Brooke Mueller. The Two And A Half Men star is reportedly planning to plead guilty in exchange for more serious charges being dropped. Too bad for Sheen that said plea agreement means he’s looking at up to 45 days behind bars.
In fact, Charlie’s attorney is so sure there’s an orange jumpsuit in her client’s future, she’s even requested that the jail make a special exception and lift their ban on smoking just for the actor. “No special exceptions will be made for him,” an official told Us Magazine.
This story came as a bit of a surprise -- David Archuleta was voted by Billboard readers as the best American Idol ever. According to the site, hudrends of thousands of people weighed in via a recent poll and it came down to Archuleta and Carrie Undewood. There was a run-off vote between the two, and Archuleta won with 92 pecent, compared to Undewood with 8 percent. Archuleta says winning the poll is "very flattering," adding, "I guess the fans I have are just really supportive. I think it's cool that people consider me their favorite, especially because it's Billboard."
5/28 Alicia Keys is pregnant! The singer confirmed the long-rumored baby news on Thursday, admitting that she and boyfriend Swizz Beatz are expecting their first child together. Ending further speculation, the couple revealed they are engaged. E! reports that the two will tie the knot later this year.
The season finale of American Idol was down 18 percent with adults 18-49 and 16 percent with viewers overall from 2009, averaging 24.2 million viewers. TVByTheNumbers.com noted that it could have been worse: the Dancing With the Stars finale on Tuesday night was down 27 percent from last spring's finale.
Bret Michaels' appearance at the American Idol finale wasn't only a surprise for viewers: his own doctors were shocked. The ailing rocker told Usmagazine.com before hitting the stage, "The doctors, I didn't tell them I was going to do this. I never told them I was coming here. They're going to find out in a few minutes! I may not have told (my family) either. Here's the thing, they have not said everything's OK. I'm running about 75 per cent realistically, physically, but in my soul and my heart, I feel great. I needed to do this tonight, just to come here."
Rickey Minor -- the American Idol bandleader leaving to join The Tonight Show with Jay Leno -- was reportedly livid that he wasn't acknowledged during the finale. TMZ.com reports that after the show ended, Minor "went off on" the show's producers for the silent insult. Minor supposedly refused to go backstage for the champagne afterparty until producers pleaded with him and then got Randy Jackson to try and smooth it over with an unprepared speech. Minor then said a few words but the TMZ source said, "You could cut the bitterness with a knife."
Actor Gary Coleman has reportedly been hospitalized in Utah. According to TMZ.com, the former child star is in critical condition. A source told the site that Gary was admitted into the hospital on Wednesday (May 26th) -- after he was transmitted from his home at around 12:50pm. His brother in law said that he suffered a head injury after a fall. Gary was also hospitalized earlier this year after suffering a seizure on the set of The Insider.
Crystal Bowersox has had a tough week. In addition to losing out on the American Idol crown, Bowersox revealed that she and her boyfriend broke up-- just hours before the final performances on Tuesday.
Angelina Jolie will be tapping into her inner homewrecker for a turn as The Wicked Witch of the West in one of three Wizard of Oz spinoffs hitting theaters over the next few years.
Andy Richter, along with Conan O'Brien's writers are taping a TBS special called "Team Coco presents Conan's Writers Live." TBS said that the one-hour special is scheduled to air June 27. The show will be taped June 17 during the second annual Just for Laughs festival presented by TBS in Chicago.
Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland is about to become the sixth movie to make $1 billion in worldwide box office sales. Although the movie is scheduled to come out on DVD next week, the Hollywood Reporter noted that it's still being shown internationally -- where it's made $667 million so far. This will be the second billion dollar flick for both Disney and Johnny Depp, with Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest having made $1.07 billion at its launch.
5/27 Lee DeWyze beat out Crystal Bowersox to become the latest American Idol winner last night (May 26th). DeWyze, a former paint salesman from Chicago, was shocked after learning he was the winner of the competition during Wednesday night's finale. "I have never been happier in my life," said DeWyze after the results were announced. DeWyze seemed like the underdog after a couple of nervous vocals and during Tuesday night's show, while Bowersox impressed the judges with one of her best performances of the season. But in the end, the viewers chose DeWyze, who seemed to improve week to week.
From USA Today.
Younger generations may be only dimly aware of Art Linkletter, who died Wednesday at 97, or of his seminal TV programs, People Are Funny and House Party. But for decades, Linkletter was a daily fixture for millions of American viewers — who often viewed him more than once a day.
A rare, warm, broadcasting natural, Linkletter did more than just help create and then dominate daytime talk. With his signature House Party segment "Kids Say the Darndest Things," you can almost say he invented children as an unadulterated source of TV entertainment. Certainly he made that claim, and one would be hard-pressed to argue. Read another great article from the Washington Post here.
Claudia Schiffer announced that her new baby daughter's name is Cosima Violet. The supermodel gave birth to Cosima, her third child, on May 14th. Claudia is married to Matthew Vaughn.
The big story of the MTV Movie Award this year is the return of Sandra Bullock. MTV announced that the Oscar-winner will be on hand for the June 6th show, where she will receive the network's highest honor, the Generation Award. She is also nominated for Best Kiss, Best Female Performance, and Best Comedic Performance. E! noted that the MTV show will be a "great" choice for Sandra's return as it's "way more laid-back than some of the alternatives, making it a no-stress return to the industry."
Law & Order won’t be getting a new lease on life on TNT after all. TNT has announced that it has no plans to broadcast new episodes of Law & Order. Earlier this month, the crime drama was cancelled by NBC after 20 seasons. TNT was later named as a possible new home for the series after speculation that the rights to the program could be purchased by a cable network. Even L&O creator Dick Wolf was optimistic about forging ahead with a historic 21st season of the gritty drama:
“The patient is not dead,” Wolf told The New York Times last week. “It is in a medically induced coma, and we are hoping for a cure.” Wolf claimed that he was courting offers for the show from other networks, and there might even be a two-hour Law & Order TV movie in the works.
However, The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Turner Broadcasting, which owns TNT, have dismissed the rumors and have no interest in airing new episode of the show.
In a statement Wednesday, network chiefs said: “We are not in current talks, and we are not interested in season 21.” TNT currently holds the rights to reruns of Law & Order.
Willie Nelson has cut his hair! The iconic pigtails are gone!!! HIs spokesman said the Texas-born performer didn't make a big fuss about the makeover, but she thought he might have grown tired of dealing with long locks. "There's a lot of maintenance," she said.
5/26 Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was crowned the winner of Dancing with the Stars last night (May 25th), beating out Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater Evan Lysacek and ESPN reporter Erin Andrews. Scherzinger and professional partner Derek Hough took home the coveted mirror ball trophy after another superb night of ballroom dancing. Head judge Len Goodman told Scherzinger, who'd been on top of the leader board all year, "There are 12 days of Christmas, there were seven dwarfs, four Beatles, [but] there can only be one winner of Dancing with the Stars. It should be you."
Tina Fey is being awarded the nation's top humor prize this year from the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. The Associated Press confirmed that Fey has won the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, joining past recipients like Bill Cosby, Steve Martin and Lily Tomlin. Fey, who just turned 40, will be the youngest honoree. She reacted to the news by saying, "I am truly thrilled to receive this honor. I assume Betty White was disqualified for steroid use." The prize will be awarded November 9th in Washington D.C.
The Bachelor is coming to Nintendo Wii and DS next month! A press release from Nintendo, released earlier this month, reads: “In single player mode, the game is structured like the TV show. It is comprised of multiple ‘episodes’ where the player competes against the game characters for time alone with the Bachelor or Bachelorette. The Wii version offers multiplayer mode for a fun party game enabling players to compete against their ‘frenemies.’ Opponents can sabotage others’ dates and prevent them from receiving a rose! During each ‘season’ or game, contestants go on a variety of Group Dates and a One-On-One Date to earn hearts. These dates include fun challenges, puzzles and mini-games, which test skills such as memory, speed, observation and precision. At the conclusion of each ‘season,’ players will participate in the rose ceremony, where the Bachelor or Bachelorette must take into account the number of hearts that each competitor gained throughout the dates. Who will receive the Final Rose and who will be eliminated? Stay tuned to find out!”
Sean Hayes will be hosting this year's Tony Awards. The ceremony, which honors the best of Broadway, will air live on CBS on June 13th. Hayes reacted to his new gig, saying, "I am absolutely thrilled to be hosting the Tony Awards. As the new guy on Broadway, it's an honor to be included in the established alumni." Nominees this year include Jude Law, Denzel Washington, Laura Linney, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hugh Jackman, and Daniel Craig.
Megan Fox is set to get the ultimate revenge on Transformers director Michael Bay — by accepting a role in the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie! The actress — who apparently quit the action flick after Bay told her she looked unhealthily thin — is already busy plotting her comeback. “Megan is mulling over a number of big movie offers including another sci fi franchise and a role in the next Pirates of the Caribbean,” reveals a source close to the actress. “She would play a mermaid who charms Captain Jack but she has a dark motive.
Big Brother is back on CBS starting July 8th..3 nights a week, Wed, Thurs and Sunday.
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Nielsen's initial numbers estimate that the two-and-a-half hour "Lost" series finale averaged 13.5 million viewers. That would make it the highest rated episode in the past two years, but it isn't anything compared to the early years. The first three seasons each averaged between 15 and 16 million viewers . . . and most-watched episode, the Season Two premiere, was seen by 23 million people.
The 21st season finale of "The Simpsons" . . . which aired on Sunday night . . . featured a reference to "Lost" in the opening sequence. --In the shot where Bart is doing his chalkboard-writing punishment . . . he wrote, quote, "END OF 'LOST': IT WAS ALL THE DOG'S DREAM. WATCH US."
Madonna is being lined to replace Simon Cowell on American Idol. Bosses of the hit TV show are keen to bring in the Queen of Pop to fill Cowell’s shoes when he leaves at the end of Idol’s current season.
Ghost Whisperer has been given a new lifeline on ABC. The supernatural television drama — which stars Jennifer Love Hewitt as a woman who can communicate with the dead — has been picked up by The Alphabet Network after it was axed from CBS fall lineup.
Over the weekend, Britney Spears soared past Ashton Kutcher in Twitter followers, netting nearly 10,000 more devotees than Mr. Demi Moore — one of the world’s first celebrity Tweeters and the first person to attract 1 million followers on the site. At last count, Britney had 4,951,801 followers to Ashton’s 4,942,273.
Spears only sporadically posts updates to her Twitter, and Ashton — an avid updater — hinted that he wasn’t happy at being asked about his fall from social networking grace at a recent press junket for his new movie with Katherine Heigl, Killers.
“2nd most pop Q ‘What do U think about Brittney [sic] having more followers than u?’” Ashton angrily Tweeted early Sunday evening. “Answer ‘I don’t care. Aren’t u suppose 2B a movie reporter?’”
Former American Idol pundit Paula Abdul is returning to the judges’ table — this time as part of a new primetime dance competition series on CBS. The noted choreographer and former professional cheerleader will be lead judge, executive producer, creative partner, mentor, and coach on Got to Dance, a performance series based on the hit UK talent show of the same name, The Hollywood Reporter said Monday. The show — picked up by CBS in March — is billed as broadcast’s first all-ages, all-genres dance series — “from ballroom to break dance, bhangra to ballet, and tap to tango.” Dance acts will compete for a panel of judges, with viewers getting to vote for their favorites during the semi-finals and finals.
Lindsay Lohan was fitted with an alcohol-monitoring device after her court hearing Monday (May 24th) morning. In order to remain free on bail, Lohan must completely abstain from drinking alcohol and will be subjected to weekly random drug testing. Lohan's attorney tried to get the 23-year-old some leniency, but the judge shot her down. Shawn Chapman Holley said that Lindsay has "an upcoming number of photo shoots" and was due to begin filming in Texas for an upcoming movie role and asked that in lieu of the ankle bracelet, Lohan be subject to random alcohol testing as well since the device would interfere with filming. The judge flatly refused.
Jesse James says that he subconsciously wanted to get caught cheating because deceiving Sandra Bullock by sleeping around "sickened" him. A newly-released clip from tonight's Nightline interview reveals what James was thinking while conducting his affairs. He said, "When I was doing it, you know, one, I knew it was horrible, it made me feel horrible. And two, I knew I would get caught eventually, and I think I wanted to get caught. It was me trying to self-sabotage my life."
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Even though season 1 isn't over yet -- Fox has picked up Glee for a third season. Peter Rice, the Fox Networks Group Entertainment Chairman said in a statement, "In just one year, Glee has transcended the television landscape and emerged as a global pop culture phenomenon." Fox Entertainment President Kevin Reilly added, "Everything about Glee -- from the concept to the characters to the marketing -- has been innovative and risky, but with [series creator] Ryan Murphy tapping into the zeitgeist, the risk has paid off with this truly remarkable series. Glee has one of the most active, devoted fan bases I've ever seen, and we couldn't be more thrilled to give Gleeks a third season of their favorite show."
Bret Michaels is the Celebrity Apprentice. Before announcing his decision on Sunday night, Donald Trump said to Bret and fellow finalist Holly Robinson Peete, "Holly, I have to tell you, we all love you. And Brett, I have to tell you -- you're hired."
Despite his recent health traumas, Bret appeared live at the finale, where he walked "haltingly" and with a slight limp. Trump flat-out asked the 47-year-old rock star if he was risking his life by coming on the finale against his doctors' advice, to which Michaels replied, "Lately it seems like me just standing me up is risking my life," adding that it was worth the risk and he "came to win."
The contestants on this week's American Idol finale may get overshadowed by a special guest star: Paula Abdul. People magazine reports that the show is planning a special send-off for Simon Cowell, which will feature some Idol alumni -- including Abdul.
Paula left the show after last season, and despite rampant speculation, she has yet to announce a permanent job. However, it's long been rumored that Abdul will be joining Simon on the U.S. version of X Factor, which he's launching on Fox in 2011.
U2 frontman Bono underwent emergency back surgery after suffering an injury during the band's rehearsals for their upcoming world tour, his spokesperson announced on Friday. According to the statement, Bono "will spend the next few days" in a Munich hospital "before returning home to recuperate." There's no word just yet as to how this will affect the band's upcoming U.S. concert dates.
Megan Fox was left furious when Transformers director Michael Bay told the actress she looked “unhealthy” and that he wanted her to put on weight for the third film in the movie franchise — and that’s why she quit the project, insiders say. Bay, allegedly caused Fox, to storm out of a meeting after criticizing the way she looks.
5/21 Lindsay Lohan will not be arrested when she gets back to the United States. After the judge in Lindsay's probation case issued a warrant for her arrest yesterday, the 23-year-old's people paid $10,000 -- the standard ten percent of her $100,000 bail -- and the warrant was recalled. TMZ.com reports that Lohan and her lawyer plan to be in court at 8:30 AM on Monday (May 24th). The warrant was issued because Lindsay missed a mandatory probation hearing -- claiming to be stranded without her passport at the Cannes Film Festival in the South of France. According to Lindsay's mom, she has since gotten an emergency passport and should be back in Los Angeles soon. Despite her lawyer's claims to the contrary, RadarOnline.com reported that Lohan never reported her passport stolen.
Bret Michaels was readmitted to the hospital this week after doctors discovered a hole in his heart. RoadRunnerRecords.com reports that medical staff determined that Michaels suffered a "warning stroke," which is clinically known as a transient ischemic attack. The rocker, who is already recovering from a brain hemorrhage, was taken to the hospital after he complained of "numbness on the left side of his body, predominately his face and hands." His doctor stated, "There is no doubt that the positive patent foramen ovale (PFO) is devastating news to Bret and his family. The good news is that it is operable and treatable and we think we may have diagnosed the problem that caused the transient ischemic attack (TIA) or warning stroke; however we feel it is highly unlikely this is connected to the brain hemorrhage he suffered just a few weeks earlier. Once again it is great that he quickly reacted to the severe numbness and got to the hospital immediately."
Drew Barrymore has been commissioned to direct the buzzed-about upcoming sequel to the 1939 cinema classic The Wizard of Oz.
The beloved ex-child star made her directorial debut in the 2009 roller derby flick Whip It. Now she’s set to step behind the camera once again for Warner Bros.’ box office-bound fantasy epic Surrender Dorothy, London’s Daily Telegraph dished on Wednesday.
The movie follows the great, great granddaughter of Dorothy who has to learn how to use the power of her ruby red slippers to keep The Wicked Witch of the West from taking control of Earth and Oz. Based on a script by Zach Helm, Drew was originally set to star in the project before it was shelved by studio bosses in 2002. Robert Downey Jr. is among the stars being courted for the Oz update.
Canadian heartthrob Justin Bieber is being honored among some of music’s most prominent Black performers. On Tuesday, the baby-faced teen idol nabbed a Best New Artist nomination for next month’s BET Awards in Los Angeles, where he’ll compete against fellow Canadian Melanie Fiona and the Drake-assisted hip-hop syndicate Young Money.
The annual awards show, sponsored by Black Entertainment Television, typically honors the accomplishments of entertainers of color, but officials describe Bieber — a former YouTube sensation discovered by “Confessions” star Usher — as a crossover artist with talent that transcends color lines. His latest album, My World 2.0, debuted at No.1 on the Billboard charts in March.
The major networks are stocking up on scripted series: 24 of the 26 new series due this fall are sitcoms and dramas and, all told, 68 are scheduled on the five major networks, up from 61 last fall, when NBC tried Jay Leno five nights a week.
The usual assortment of new shows didn't vary much when networks unveiled their lineups to advertisers this week. Only one extra hour of comedy (on Fox), despite a big push to develop more; plenty of cop, spy and lawyer shows, though fewer risky, heavily serialized dramas.
But networks made a big push to shore up the 10pm hour, home to nine of the new series.
There's a renewed emphasis on moribund Fridays, where nine dramas will air this fall, including new series starring Jimmy Smits, Tom Selleck and Dana Delany, plus relocated CSI: NY and Human Target. Is Friday dead? "Our answer is, NO," says CBS chief Leslie Moonves. The network cites research that viewers haven't watched in large numbers because they simply don't like what's offered.
5/20 American Idol recapped the contestants' hometown visits in Texas, Ohio and Illinois. Musical guest Travis Garland took the stage with his single "Believe," followed by a performance from Justin Bieber. Finally the top two contestants were announced. Lee DeWyze and Crystal Bowersox will compete next week for the title of American Idol.
Simon Cowell will reportedly be knighted next month in England. The Mirror claims that former prime minister Gordon Brown personally recommended that the American Idol judge be knighted in the Queen's Birthday Honors list.
The paper reports that the knighthood will be in recognition of Cowell's services to charity and contribution to the British record industry. Brown was particularly impressed by his organization of the 'Helping Haiti' fundraising si1ngle earlier this year.
A source close to Simon told the Mirror, "Simon deserves the honor because he does so much work behind the scenes for charity and publicly supports good causes. He has also generated millions in the music and entertainment industries, created thousands of jobs and helped make Sony a multinational conglomerate. Simon has always joked he'd be last in line for a knighthood. But, deep down, it's his dream."
Megan Fox expects us to believe that she voluntarily walked away from her leading role in the blockbuster action-flick franchise Transformers.
Megan, who solidified her status as a modern day sex symbol playing Shia LaBeouf’s sultry love interest in the first two Transformers movies, has been dropped from the third, Paramount Studio chiefs said Wednesday. Fox, however, denies that she was dropped at all. The star’s pokesperson has moved swiftly to dismiss rumors the actress was fired – insisting it was the star’s decision to leave the franchise.
“Megan Fox will not be starring in Transformers 3. It was her decision not to return. She wishes the franchise the best.”
Megan, who is notorious for making headline-grabbing comments to the media, engaged in a public spat with Transformers director Michael Bay last summer. Bay later defended the star and said he looked forward to working with her on part three.
According to sources familiar with the production, Bay reportedly wanted to take the story in a different direction and wanted a new actress to play Shia LaBeouf’s love interest.
Fox played the role of Mikaela Banes in the first Transformers film released in 2007 and reprised her role in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, released last June.
Mark your calendars: Conan O’Brien returns to the small screen as TBS’ Main Man at Midnight on Nov. 8!
“My vision for the new TBS show is to pick up where Hee Haw left off. My hunch is that 33-year-old males want to hear corny jokes and country music.”
Taylor Swift gets more awards. Her smash tracks “Love Story” and “You Belong With Me” snagged BMI’s Song of the Year Award honors this week. Swift accepted the Pop Song of the Year prizes during the 58th Annual BMI Pop Awards at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Los Angeles.
The music rights organization says the 20-year-old is the youngest songwriter ever to win Pop Song of the Year.
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The axe fell at CBS on Tuesday. The network announced that veteran shows Cold Case, Ghost Whisperer, Numb3rs and New Adventures of Old Christine have all been canceled. Miami Medical and Accidently on Purpose also won't be returning. Starpulse.com reports that Ghost Whisperer is the most surprising cancellation of the bunch since it consistently won its Friday night time period.
TV Guide has a grid of the new fall season. See it here.
Chad Ochocinco will not be in the Dancing With the Stars finale, as he and partner Cheryl Burke were booted Tuesday night (May 18th). That means the DWTS finalists are: singer Nicole Scherzinger; Olympic figure skater Evan Lysacek; and sportscaster Erin Andrews. One of the three will be crowned during next week's finale.
John Travolta and Kelly Preston are expecting a child. The couple made the announcement on their respective websites, which reads, "It's impossible to keep a secret . . . especially one as wonderful as this. We want to be the first to share this great news with everyone that we are expecting a new addition to the our family."
"Stand Up To Cancer," a 2008 multichannel TV fundraiser that helped deliver more than $100 million for research, is returning in September.
Leading the charge again is film and TV producer Laura Ziskin ("Spider-Man"), who is executive producer of the show and is undergoing treatment for the disease.
The hourlong "Stand Up To Cancer," to be simulcast commercial-free by ABC, CBS and NBC and cable networks and hosted by network news anchors Brian Williams, Katie Couric and Diane Sawyer, will air the Friday after Labor Day, Sept. 10.
James Franco is headed back to Port Charles. The Spider-Man actor and professional student, who guest-starred on ABC’s General Hospital for two months last fall, will return to the Emmy-winning soap to reprise his role as bad boy performance artist “Franco” in a guest-arc kicking off next month, GH executive producer Jill Farren Phelps teased on Tuesday. The show promises a tantilizing storyline that will take fans on a “wild ride of mystery, music, murder and mayhem.” Franco’s first General Hospital episode will air June 30.
Law & Order may be getting a new lease on life — on TNT, Variety reports.
The police procedural — featuring Sam Waterson and S. Epatha Merkerson — ran for 20 seasons and spawned several spinoffs (Special Victims Unit, Criminal Intent, Trial By Jury) before the network axed the show last week. It is currently tied with Gunsmoke as television’s longest-running drama.
NBC Universal is in talks with TNT about working out a licensing deal that would open the door for new episodes of the long-running crime drama to run on the cable network — which is already home to reruns of Law & Order.
Last year, the networks reached a similar deal that paved the way for NBC’s gritty cult hit Southland to make the move to TNT after being booted from The Peacock.
Vanessa Williams has joined the cast of ABC’s Desperate Housewives!
Williams — who departed her role as Wilhelmina Slater when the network pulled the plug on Ugly Betty last month — is venturing over to The Alphabet’s other hit dramedy to stir up a ruckus on Wisteria Lane, TV Guide has learned. Just a few weeks ago, talk show chatterbox Wendy Williams squealed that Desperate Housewives was a casting an African-American actress to fill the prominent role of an “intelligent restaurteur” on the show. Now we know it is Vanessa who will appear as a series regular on DH next season.
“I’m a big fan of Vanessa’s work and I’m so excited that she’ll be moving into the neighborhood next season to cause trouble in all the ladies’ lives,” says series creator Marc Cherry. “But don’t expect Vanessa to be at the center of next season’s big mystery. “I think our mystery is going to involve Paul Young [returning cast member Mark Moses].”
5/18 Chris Daughtry and his wife, Deanna, are expecting twins via surrogate this November. According to a statement on Daughtry's website, "Due to Deanna's partial hysterectomy in 2006 the couple used IVF and had their embryos transferred to a gestational surrogate" who will carry them. The couple already has two children: 13-year-old Hannah -- from Deanna's previous relationship -- and Griffin, who is 11, according to UsMagazine.com.
Former 98 Degrees singer Drew Lachey and his wife Lea welcomed a son, Hudson Nicholas Lachey, over the weekend in Cincinnati, Ohio, according to People.com. They already have a four-year-old girl named Isabella Claire.
Fox is tweaking American Idol and giving it's freshman hit Glee a huge push next season. In light of Idol's sagging ratings, network executives have listened to viewer feedback and are cutting the weekly elimination show in half to 30 minutes.
Fox's entertainment president Kevin Reilly explained, "We have heard consistently from audiences that they would like more performances and tighter results shows." Therefore, they are also extending the performance shows to 90 minutes in the final rounds -- although it's unclear in what stage the extended program will begin.
Fox announced its fall schedule -- and noted that a special episode of Glee will run in the coveted post-Super Bowl slot.
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are the latest names rumored to be in consideration for the US version of the UK talent hit The X Factor, which will feature Simon Cowell as an executive producer and judge.
Groundbreaking cinema critic Roger Ebert will revisit his greatest trials and triumphs in a new –still-untitled — memoir expected to debut next year.
Tyra Banks said that she is writing her debut novel, the first in a trilogy of children’s fantasy novels called Modelland — which details the wild adventures of a fierce group of butt-kicking models called “The Intoxibellas.” But she's upset....it seems the same day....Sarah Palin announced that her new book would be coming out in november. Palin’s announcement infuriated the notoriously self-centered Tyra, snitches say.
“Miss Tyra doesn’t like sharing the spotlight with anyone. This was meant to be the day the whole world was talking about Tyra and her first novel ‘Modelland,’” says a Tyra tattle. “Now it’s all been ruined by Sarah Palin announcing her second book will be titled, ‘America B1y Heart: Reflections on Family, Faith and Flag.’ Tyra is convinced this wasn’t a coincidence.”
Jessica Biel’s ready for her close-up — on The Great White Way. Biel — who shares a home with boyfriend JustinTimberlake in the City That Never Sleeps — is preparing to show off her musical talents on the city’s famed theater district after landing a role in Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, a stage musical based on Antonio Banderas’ hit 1988 Spanish comedy of the same name.
Spanish director Pedro Almodovar directed the screen adaptation of the film and is confident that Biel has a wonderful voice that will be welcomed by theater fans. He also reveals that everyone connected with the production is excited about Jessica’s casting.
5/17 Bret Michaels might be on hand for the upcoming Celebrity Apprentice finale. Donald Trump recently said, "We really hope that Bret is well and able to join us at the finale. I have much respect as he is a fighter and strong competitor." Meanwhile, the rocker -- who suffered a brain hemorrhage last month -- is planning to return to touring on May 28th. Fox News reports that he'll be on Oprah this coming Wednesday May 19th.
Mark Wahlberg is developing a gender-swapping, all-female version of his hit HBO series Entourage, TV industry tattles tell The Hollywood Reporter.
Entourage follows four friends from Queens, New York and their transition to Hollywood when one of them, played by Adrien Grenier, hits it big as a movie star. The series has become such a smash that Wahlberg, who executive produces the show, is now developing a spinoff featuring a group of four female friends living in the City of Angels.
Entourage — which features Jeremy Piven, Jerry Ferrera, and Kevin Dillon — kicks off its seventh season on HBO next month.
Ghost — the hit film which starred Patrick Swayze and Demi Moore as young lovers separated by a deadly robbery gone wrong — set for a Japanese remake more than 20 years after it first impressed American moviegoers.
Bret Michaels on Oprah Wednesday.
Naomi Watts has been cast as sceen icon Marilyn Monroe in a new biopic called Blonde.
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Gary Coleman, who by age 11 had skyrocketed to become TV's brightest star but as an adult could never quite land on solid footing, has died after suffering a brain hemorrhage. He was 42. Coleman died at 12:05 p.m. at the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah, where he had been in a 
Dennis Hopper Dead at 74 – Cause of Death Prostate Cancer. Actor Dennis Hopper died at the age of 74 due to complications from his battle with Prostate cancer. His family is said to have been by his side when he died. He was one of Hollywood’s greats and had a career that spanned five decades. Hopper received two Oscars – one for writing the 1969 cult classic “Easy Riders” where he starred alongside Peter Fonda. The other was for his role in “Hoosiers.” In the 1986 film, he played an alcoholic high school basketball coach. In addition to his Oscars, he has a star on the Hollywood walk of Fame. He was honored with this distinction in March, and he told his supporters that everything he learned in life he learned from them.
