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Britney Spears Oops I Did It Again In Hollywood
Upskirt pictures of Britney Spears at Cravings Restaurant inHollywood! Click on thumbs to view all picturesThe fact that Britney Spears is wondering around in veryshort dresses is something we got used to it! We also got used with BritneySpears presenting us her underwear whenever she gets the chance, just to keepour memory fresh! I am thankful however that she decided to wear them - it’s abig step you know! Today the underwear… tomorrow she might even go for a bra!Anyway she was spotted outside Cravings Restaurant in Hollywood, wearing some sort of green Germandress – I know crap about fashion, especially when we are talking aboutcelebrity fashion? So her dress was so short, that when she tried to bend over,everybody could take a look at her fat ass wrapped together in this mauvedotted underwear! She’s pathetic if you ask me, not only at her looks but withher behavior also! I am becoming sick and tired with her, but I know she haslots of fans so consider this a gift for all you Brit-maniacs out there - I am not trying to put a bad shadow onBritney, she is doing that by herself! Here’s Britney upskirt moment!
Mary-louise Parker's In The Weeds
WEEDS is one of the most popular series on SHOWTIME - and Mary-Louise Parker portrayal of pot-selling suburban mom Nancy Botwin is the main reason why. Nancy lives in the California town of Agrestic - a place of strip-malls, unnaturally green lawns and big-haired PTA harpies. Nancy's life is anything but a typical suburban drudgery though. Ever since her husband's sudden death, a cash-strapped Nancy has been earning extra dough by growing pot and selling it in the neighborhood. That's what you call initiative. Of course Nancy wants to keep her activities a secret- especially from her crazy city councilwoman pal Celia (Elizabeth Perkins). Then there are her two...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Heidi Klum Star Of New Jordache Ads (ap)
AP - No mom jeans for Heidi Klum The mother of three is the sultry star of a new ad campaign for Jordache.
Us Firm To Publish O.j. Simpson Murder 'confessional' (afp)
AFP - A small New York firm is to publish "If I Did It," former American football star O.J. Simpson's account of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife and one of her friends, the company said Wednesday.
Horror Author Stephen King Mistaken For Vandal In Aussie Outback (afp)
AFP - Best-selling author Stephen King was mistaken for a vandal as he horrified an Australian outback bookstore, local media reported Thursday.
Wrapup Of Entertainment Quotes (ap)
AP - "She was very good, very professional. She was quite wonderful." Ben Kingsley on locking lips with Mary-Kate Olsen, 21, for a passionate scene in their upcoming movie, "The Wackness."
Photographer Spared Jail Over Heather Mills Assault (reuters)
Reuters - A freelance photographer found guilty of assaulting Heather Mills the estranged wife of Beatle Paul McCartney, was spared jail on Thursday, media reported.
Man Sentenced In Heather Mills Case (ap)
AP - A photographer convicted of assaulting Heather Mills was sentenced Thursday to 140 hours of community service.
Ex-wife: 'clapton Was An Animal'
Eric Clapton turned into "an animal" and regularly beat his wife Pattie Boyd after failing to cure his alcohol addiction in rehab. Clapton spent six weeks in a Minnesota rehab clinic in 1982, but the stint failed to cure his reliance on alcohol.Tom Hanks Made Vice President Of Oscar Academy
Two-times Oscar winner Tom Hanks has been elected as one of the vice presidents of America's Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS). AMPAS announced Hanks' appointment on Wednesday after he previously served as a governor of their actors branch.Is Bruce Willis Dating Playboy Beauty?
Bruce Willis has a new girlfriend - former Playboy Playmate Karen McDougal. The couple was photographed canoodling on a yacht in the Mediterranean Sea during a Sardinian holiday earlier this month, and friends believe Demi Moore's former husband has fallen for the 36-year-old model.Matt Damon: '007 Is Stuck In The Past'
Matt Damon has dismissed comparisons between his spy character Jason Bourne and English agent James Bond, declaring 007 is stuck in the past. Damon made the outburst at the British premiere of his third Bourne movie, The Bourne Ultimatum, in London on Wednesday night.Jodie Foster Rules Out Plastic Surgery
Jodie Foster insists she will never undergo plastic surgery because she'd rather people compliment her on her less-than-perfect features than less-than-perfect surgery.Crocodile Hunter's Daughter To Launch Fashion Line
The daughter of late Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin is launching her own children's clothing line. Eight-year-old Bindi Irwin, who recently launched her own TV show "Bindi: The Jungle Girl," will donate all proceeds from Bindi Wear International to conservation programs in her native Australia.Producer Defends Jessica 'team Player' Simpson
The producer of Jessica Simpson upcoming film Major Movie Star has denied reports the actress is behaving like a diva onset.Kate Beckinsale Chose 'underworld' To Shock Hollywood
British beauty Kate Beckinsale chose to star in vampire movie Underworld to prove to Hollywood she was more than an English period actress. Beckinsale was sick of being typecast as an English maiden after starring in the 1996 TV adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma and the 1993 Shakespearean movie Much Ado About Nothing.Movie Review: Message Is Pure, But '11th Hour' Packs In A Daunting Amount Of Information
There is no doubt that Leonardo DiCaprio intentions are honorable in trying to inform us about the state of crisis our planet is in with ''The 11th Hour,'' or that his knowledge of the subject matter is secure.Foxy Brown Charged With Assault For Allegedly Attacking Neighbor With Her Cell Phone
NEW YORK (AP) - Foxy Brown has been charged with assault and possession of a weapon - her cell phone - for allegedly hitting a neighbor with her BlackBerry.Connie Francis Sues Over Fan's Will
American sixties singer Connie Francis is suing the family of a late fan who left $300,000 to the star shortly before killing herself. Patricia Nilsen, 57, arranged a series of bank transfers to Francis in the days leading up to her suicide in Summerfield, Florida on November 27th.Priscilla Presley: 'there Will Never Be Another Elvis'
There will never be another star like Elvis Presley because he is more famous now than he was when he died 30 years ago, according to his widow Priscilla.Julia Stiles Screams At Changing Room Photographer
Actress Julia Stiles lost her temper recently - when she caught a stranger trying to take a photograph of her in a swimming pool changing room. The 26-year-old is determined to protect her anonymity and worries about unsuitable pictures of her ending up online.Mick Jagger's Son Makes Theatrical Debut
Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall's son James is set to embark on an acting career after signing on to to make his stage debut in a London fringe theater production.Justin Timberlake Too White To Be A Success
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake will never be as successful as Prince because he is white, according to music mogul Louis Walsh.Robyn Denies Britney Spears Collaboration
Swedish pop sensation Robyn has denied reports she is spearheading Britney Spears chart comeback, branding the rumors "totally wrong".Linday Lohan's Father Fumes Over Apparent Rehab Release
Michael Lohan is furious his daughter Lindsay Lohan has been released from rehab, insisting she needs more time in recovery.Suri Cruise Will Not Front Baby Gap
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have denied claims their daughter Suri will front a new advertising campaign by Baby Gap, insisting the reports are "totally untrue".Jeremy Piven Wants To See 'entourage' On The Big Screen
As the fourth season of Entourage comes to an end in, Jeremy Piven - who plays agent Ari Gold - is keen to take his character to the big screen.Warner Bros. Plans Remake Of Bruce Lee's 1973 Classic Martial-arts Movie 'enter The Dragon'
HONG KONG (AP) - Bruce Lee classic 1973 film, ''Enter the Dragon,'' will be remade by Warner Bros. The remake, to be titled ''Awaken the Dragon,'' will be written and directed by Kurt Sutter, producer of ''The Shield'' TV series. It will be released by Warner Independent Pictures.Fashion Book By Victoria Beckham Coming Out In November
NEW YORK (AP) - Victoria Beckham has some fashion ideas for you. HarperCollins announced Thursday that the former Spice Girl and wife of soccer star David Beckham will have a book out in November, ''That Extra Half an Inch: Hair, Heels and Everything in Between.''The Search Is On For A New Scorpion King
The producers of a planned prequel to period action film The Scorpion King are looking for an unknown to play a young Dwayne The Rock Johnson in the project.Daughter Made Matt Damon A Better Actor
Matt Damon credits parenthood with making him a better Hollywood actor. The Bourne Ultimatum star says sleepless nights with 14-month-old daughter Isabella has improved his acting abilities.Ice Cube To Produce The Graphic Novel '10'
Hip-hop veteran Ice Cube has been lined up to produce and star in a movie adaptation of graphic novel 10. The rapper-turned-director - real name O'Shea Jackson - is in talks to produce the film under his own production company CubeVision.Gerald Butler As Snake Plissken In 'escape From New York'
The eye patch has been passed on to a new generation. Variety announced yesterday that Gerald Butler (Leonidas in "300") will take over the Kurt Russell role of Snake Plissken in a remake of John Carpenter's classic futuristic thriller "Escape From New York."
Jessica Not Interested In Marrying Justin
Jessica Biel doesn't want to marry Justin Timberlake. The 'I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry' actress - who began dating Justin in February shortly after he split from Cameron Diaz - believes marriage is just a piece of "paperwork."
More Bad News Coming From The Life Of Britney
Britney Spears asked her former nanny to sleep in the same bed as her, it has been reported. The 'Toxic' singer is said to have begged the employee to stay with her and her son Sean Preston because she felt lonely. Other former nannies have claimed Britney enjoyed stripping naked and drank alcohol in front of her children, 23-month-old Sean Preston and 11-month-old son Jayden James.
Kanye West Wants To Stink At This Year's Mtv Video Music Awards
Kanye West wants to "stink" like a rock star at this year's MTV Video Music Awards. The 'Gold Digger' rapper, who has been nominated in five categories, is planning to wear just one special outfit to the "crazy" awards ceremony next month.
Ben Kingsley Speaks About His Steamy Love Scenes With Mary-kate
Sir Ben Kingsley has revealed kissing Mary-Kate Olsen was "quite wonderful." The 63-year-old actor and the 21-year-old actress filmed a steamy love scene together for their new film 'The Wackness' in New York last week. Ben said: "There is a very passionate scene in the movie, which we filmed last week."
Jodie Foster Feels She Is Under Appreciated
Jodie Foster claims motherhood can be a thankless task. The Oscar-winning actress, who is mother to adopted sons Charlie, nine, and Kit, six, has confessed she finds parenting extremely hard work.
Amy Winehouse Says 'no, No, No' To Rehab
Amy Winehouse quit rehab yesterday. The troubled singer - who was rushed to hospital last week after allegedly overdosing on a cocktail of ecstasy, cocaine, ketamine and alcohol - walked out of Essex's The Causeway clinic after just 48 hours. Amy took a helicopter to her north London home after husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who was also being treated at the facility, reportedly convinced Amy to leave so they could return to "normality."
Cameron Diaz Dating Jessica Simpson's Ex
Cameron Diaz is dating singer John Mayer. The 'Shrek the Third' star - who split from Justin Timberlake in January after a four-year relationship - was seen getting cozy with Jessica Simpson ex-boyfriend in New York on Tuesday night. A source said: "Cameron and John were strolling along the street hand-in-hand. They were nuzzling each other and looked besotted."
Joely Richardson Gets Hot And Heavy In Upcoming 'nip/tuck' Season
Joely Richardson is to have a steamy lesbian romp with Portia de Rossi in the new series of 'Nip/Tuck.' The British actress will bed openly gay Portia in the upcoming series of the hit plastic surgery drama, after her character Julia McNamara falls for the mother of a boob job patient, played by the former 'Ally McBeal' star.
Halle Berry Two Months Pregnant?
Halle Berry is two months pregnant, it has been claimed. The 'X-Men' star - who turned 41 this week - has wanted to become a mother for some time and is said to be delighted after discovering she is expecting model boyfriend Gabriel Aubry's baby. A source told National Enquirer magazine: "Halle is so happy right now. She's wanted a baby for so long."
Matt Damon Stays True To His Fans In London
Matt Damon braved torrential rain to meet fans at the London premiere of 'The Bourne Ultimatum' last night. The 36-year-old actor - who has reprised his role as former CIA assassin Jason Bourne in the third installment of the action series - spent an hour signing autographs outside the Odeon cinema, in Leicester Square.
Ozzie And Sharon Moving On Up
Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have bought a new $10 million mansion in the Hollywood Hills. The couple purchased the property in an area known as 'Hidden Hills' after being plagued by constant visits from fans of their hit reality TV show 'The Osbournes.' A source said: "This home will be perfect for them because it is in a place called 'Hidden Hills', which is a very private area off the beaten track."
Sir Paul And Heather Fail To Keep It Together
Sir Paul McCartney and estranged wife Heather Mills' have failed in their attempts to put on a "united front" for the sake of their daughter while vacationing in The Hamptons. The former Beatle sailed alone in his boat, named 'Linda' after his first wife, while Heather played pool in a nearby bar with a male friend yesterday.
Superstar David Beckham Not Recognized At The White House
David Beckham wasn't recognized by White House staff when he took a tour of the home of the US President. The English soccer superstar was enjoying a VIP tour of the Oval Office with his new Los Angeles Galaxy teammates last week, but despite the stir his move has caused Stateside most people were totally unaware of who he was.
Victoria Beckham Can Now Shop Until She Drops
Victoria Beckham has been given a $5 million credit limit at top Beverly Hills fashion store Neiman Marcus. The Spice Girl - who moved to the U.S. with husband David and their three sons last month after he joined the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team - has been spending thousands of dollars on clothes ever since she arrived.
Britney Spears Having Lesbian Affair?
Troubled pop star Britney Spears was spotted making out with her personal assistant Shannon Funk during a topless romp in a swimming pool. Though Spears ordered her people to clear the hotel pool area to be left alone, a hotel source said: "Even though the pool was closed, some people still saw them - and their jaws hit the floor. Britney seemed more into this girl than she has ever been into a guy."
Dailysnack.com quoted Spears' friend as saying: "Britney did get raunchy with the guys, but that was nothing compared to what she did with Shannon. Even though the hunks were hot, Britney made a beeline to cavort with Shannon. She seemed insatiable.
"Shannon's been a great pal to Britney through very tough times. It was inevitable they'd end up very close - but no-one knew just how close."
Friend also added that this was not the first time this has happened. They were caught cuddling and kissing in the street last month. Spears has most recently fired Shannon saying she was leading her astray.
Brit To Nanny -- Sleep With Me And The Boys!
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started In yet another shocking twist with the help, Britney Spears once asked a nanny to sleep with her - and her infant sons - in the same bed. Just how we did it back home, ya'll!That's just one of the eyebrow-raising allegations made by...
Hayden Keeps Photogs Off Pot
Filed under: Hayden Panettiere Hayden Panettiere fulfilled her heroic duties yesterday by warning a photographer about the dangers of pot.TMZ cameras were on Robertson Blvd as the jailbait and her hot mom did some shopping for a dress to wear for an appearance on Letterman. As the...
Mos Def-iant -- Rapper Knocks Around Photog
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds Another night in Hollywood, another celebrity skirmish.TMZ cameras were rolling in front of Hyde nightclub last night, when outspoken rapper/actor Mos Def went face to face with a paparazzi who snapped his photo in front of the world famous celebrity...
Britney Gets Her Freak On With New Dude
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears If you thought Britney was scraping the bottom of the douche barrel when she was with K-Fed, you were wrong.Cameras caught Britney bobbin' and weavin' her way into the Towers Hotel in Beverly Hills at 4 am this morning with...
Madonna Vs Michelle: Cougar Alert!
Filed under: Madonna 49 is the new (insert a number less than 49 here).The Material Girl turns 49 today, beginning her countdown to the big 5-0 -- while "Hairspray" star Michelle Pfeiffer turned 49 back in April. Looking good, ladies -- looking real good. ...
Benoit's Last Victim Will Seal Fate Of His Millions
Filed under: Celebrity Justice In a macabre twist to the Chris Benoit case, the fate of the wrestler's multi-million-dollar estate will be determined by whether he killed his wife Nancy or his son Daniel first during his murderous rampage in June -- and Nancy's family is already...
Clay Aiken: Bringing Sexybarf
Filed under: Music, Wacky and Weird Poor "American Idol" loser Clay Aiken He's had to endure countless questions about his sexual preference. At a concert earlier this year, Clay thought it'd be a good idea to give his fans a treat by singing Madonna's "Like A Virgin". Not gay at all!...
Nicole & Joel -- Separate Lives
Filed under: Nicole Richie Nicole Richie and Joel Madden kept real busy darting all over NYC yesterday -- but not as a couple.TMZ cameras Little Miss Pregnant hitting up the gym dayside on Wednesday, showing off her tiny bump in a tight white tank top after a workout at...
Foxy Brown Faces Jail For Violating Probation
LATEST: Foxy Brown is facing at least one year behind bars for an alleged July (07) assault, because the run-in with her New York neighbour was in violation of the terms of her probation.The star - real name Inga Marchand - turned herself over to authorities on Tuesday (14Aug07) after victim Arlene Raymond filed a
Pink Sued For Painting Copyright Infringement
Pop star PINK is facing legal action over a painting featured in the music video for her hit song U + UR HAND, after the New York artist, who created the artwork, accused her of copyright infringement.Painter Vladimir Kush claims Pink - real name Alecia Moore - used reproduced images from his work Countes Erotiques
Priscilla Presley: 'there Will Never Be Another Elvis'
There will never be another star like ELVIS PRESLEY, because he is more famous now than he was when he died 30 years ago, according to his widow PRISCILLA.Speaking on the eve of the 30th anniversary of the King’s death (15Aug07), Priscilla admits she is still in awe of Elvis.She tells chatshow host Larry King,
Foxy Brown 'assault' Victim Speaks Out
LATEST: The victim of FOXY BROWN’s alleged assault has spoken out about the recent attack, in which she claims the rapper screamed "I hate you, bitch!", before fleeing to her mother’s Brooklyn, New York home.Brown - real name Inga Marchand - surrendered to authorities on Tuesday (14Aug07), after she was accused of assaulting her neighbour
Robyn Denies Britney Collaboration
LATEST: Swedish pop sensation ROBYN has denied reports she is spearheading BRITNEY SPEARS’ chart comeback, branding the rumours "totally wrong".It was reported the Toxic hitmaker recruited the With Every Heartbeat singer - who is currently atop the U.K. charts - to pen some new hits for her.Robyn admits the 25-year-old has already recorded several songs
Rock Stars Auction Possessions For Charity
Rockers Noel Gallagher and RAZORLIGHT frontman JOHNNY BORRELL are auctioning off their personal items to raise money for charity.Borrell’s trademark skinny jeans will go under the hammer along with autographed guitars donated by the Oasis star and the Kings of Leon.All proceeds will be donated to the Teenage Cancer Trust.Movie & Entertainment News provided by
Michael Lohan Furious Lindsay's 'let Out' Of Rehab
Michael Lohan is furious his daughter LINDSAY has been released from rehab, insisting she needs more time in recovery.The Mean Girls star checked into rehab in Utah earlier this month (06Aug07) after being caught driving under the influence (DUI) - for the second time in two months - and possession of cocaine.But it is believed
King Mistaken For Vandal
Celebrated author Stephen King was mistaken for a vandal in an Australian bookstore after signing books for fans.The horror novelist was visiting Dymocks store in Alice Springs when he was accused by a customer of vandalising property on Tuesday (14Aug07).Store manager Bev Ellis says, "As the owner of a bookshop, when you see someone writing
Tisdale Dismisses Hudgens Feud
Singer/actress Ashley Tisdale has dismissed reports of a rift between her and her HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL co-star VANESSA HUDGENS, insisting the two are "bestest friends".The 22-year-old star has long been rumoured to be a rival of 18-year-old Hudgens, but Tisdale claims the press have it all wrong.She tells the New York Daily News, "People always
Entourage The Movie
TV bosses are planning a movie version of small screen hit ENTOURAGE, star Jeremy Piven has revealed.As the fourth series of the show comes to an end in the U.S., Piven - who plays agent Ari Gold - is keen to take his character to the big screen.He tells MTV.com, "We have the last three
Michael Lohan: 'my Children Are Scared Of Dina'
LINDSAY LOHAN’s younger siblings are scared of their mother DINA and are desperate to see their father, according to Michael Lohan Michael - who is embroiled in a custody battle with his ex-wife over the care of their children Michael Jr., 19; Aliana, 13, and 10-year-old Dakota (also known as Cody) - claims he taped a
Walsh Slams Timberlake
Pop superstar Justin Timberlake will never be as successful as PRINCE because he is white, according to music mogul LOUIS WALSH.Walsh, who has guided the careers of British pop acts Westlife, Boyzone and Samantha Mumba, criticised Timberlake for his stage flamboyance after attending the Irish leg of his European tour last month (Jul07).He says, "I
Cruise's Rep: 'suri Will Not Front Baby Gap'
LATEST: Tom Cruise and KATIE HOLMES have denied claims their daughter SURI will front a new advertising campaign by Baby Gap, insisting the reports are "totally untrue".The proud parents were reportedly offered a lucrative modelling contract by the clothes chain for their 16-month-old daughter to become the new face of the kids’ fashion label.But a
Heche Wants More Child Time
Actress Anne Heche has filed a request to change child custody arrangements between herself and estranged husband COLEY LAFFOON.At present, the former Ally McBeal star must give her ex two weeks’ notice when she plans to spend time with their five-year-old son, Homer.But Heche wants to change that, and instead be required to give a
Jagger's Son Plans Theatrical Debut
SIR Mick Jagger and JERRY HALL’s son JAMES is set to embark on an acting career after signing on to to make his stage debut in a London fringe theatre production.The youngster will team up with British TV star Shane Ritchie in one-act comedies Lone Star and Private Wars when they hit the stage at
Courtney Love Continues To Explain Her Weight Loss
Courtney Love says colonic irrigation is responsible for her dramatic weight loss. The former Hole singer credits the purifying treatment - which involves inserting a tube up into the rectum in order to flush out waste in the colon - for helping her lose more than 40lbs this year. She told Harper's Bazaar magazine: "Some people think it's about weight loss, but it's about detoxing. I would fast several times a year and go for regular colonics. They really did the trick for me."
Hot Spot: Britney, Lc, Foxy & Pitbulls
Want more Britney Spears revelations? How about a claim by Kevin Federline that he has video of Britney smashing him in the face with a frying pan? Yes, we know - we wouldn't blame Britney either. The season premiere of MTV's The Hills was watched by 3.6 million viewers. Who knew there was such a great audience for fake, bad acting? Foxy Brown is in trouble again, this time for whacking her neighbor in the face with a Blackberry. Not only does Foxy face assault charges, but Naomi Campbell is sure to sue her for copyright infringement. A prison inmate is suing embattled NFL quarterback Michael Vick for $63 billion dollars. The man claims Vick stole his pitbulls, then sold them on...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Must See Videos: Sex, Cars & Aliens
Justin Timberlake isn't the only one bringing sexy back - now Clay Aiken is doing it too. Er, sorta... It doesn't matter what Clay does - the Claymaniacs will always love him. All five that are left. Being a celeb may be great, but it has its downside too. Like some dude with a camera always being there when you have a fender-bender. Britney Spears and cars - they go together like Simon Cowell and Paula Abdul. Nicole Kidman has a new movie coming out called The Invasion, where she plays a woman trying to find a cure for an alien disease that turns people into brainwashed zombies: Aliens? Freaky mind-control? Nicole wouldn't be taking a veiled swipe at ex-husband and noted...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Elvis Fans Boost Economies Of 2 States (ap)
AP - Even from beyond the grave, Elvis Presley still generates big bucks. That's even more true this week.
Lohan In Utah
From our friends at Crabbie's Hollywood: This is the first picture to trickle out of Lindsay Lohan since she entered rehab in Utah. All during her last rehab stay there were pictures of her boxing and working out and other shit, and none of it meant a damn thing - she was on the phone to her coke dealer within ten minutes of getting out. And why will this time be any different? It won't. Lindsay is simply too young and dumb to realize she's screwing her life up. Maybe when she gets to be forty - if she's still living by then - she'll develop the beginning of a clue, and stop with all the denials and rationalizations and other shit. But until that day comes, Lindsay will...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Horror Author King Mistaken For Vandal In Aussie Outback (afp)
AFP - Best-selling author Stephen King was mistaken for a vandal as he horrified an Australian outback bookstore, local media reported Thursday.
Dannielynn's Derbytown Birthday Bash
"Something very magical will be happening at my house the first week of September, and it will be fit for a tiny little princess."So says Tricia Barnstable, the Louisville socialite responsible for the collision of Anna Nicole Smith and Larry Birkhead that resulted in the birth and media circus of little Dannielynn Hope. In the
Amy Winehouse Rehab Duet
The family that detoxes together, stays together as newlyweds Amy Winehouse and husband Blake Civil-Fielder pop off to rehab hand in hand after Winehouse overdosed last week:She was reported to have been caught smoking heroin in her suite by a friend, at which point her father Mitch flipped. Taxi driver Mitch arrived the next day
Britney's Entourage Gets Served
Kevin Federline’s lawyers are busier than a Kleenex at a snot party what with the serving her cousin/assistant Alli Sims and new man candy/bodyguard Damion Shippen with papers ordering them to testify to what kind of shenanigans Brit’s been up to and just how much of it has traumatized little Sean and Jayden. Kevin is
It's Elvis' Week, We're Just Working In It
An Elvis-themed convention, an Elvis-themed mass, an Elvis-themed scrapbooking class.As Lisa Marie Presley blogged on MySpace: "It's THAT time of year."
Thursday marks the 30th anniversary of the death of Presley's rock-legend father. And while some music gods get a two-hour tribute concert, Elvis gets an entire week. Of tribute concerts, fan conventions and just about anything and everything else, scrapbooking class, included......
Ellen Degeneres A Really Big Host
Ellen DeGeneres is heading back to where it all began, give or take a few million people.The award-winning talk show host has been tapped to preside over the upcoming TBS variety special Ellen's Really Big Show, which will feature stand-up comedy, musical acts and DeGeneres' signature brand of giggle-inducement....
Winehouse Back In London
LATEST: Troubled soul star Amy Winehouse is back at her London home after reportedly quitting rehab.The 23-year-old singer’s whereabouts have been unknown since she left a London hospital last week (08Aug07) after she collapsed following three days of hard partying.Winehouse and husband Blake Fielder-Civil left the $20,000 (£10,000)-a-week Causeway Centre in Essex, England, on Wednesday
Connie Francis Sues Over Fan's Will
American sixties singer Connie Francis is suing the family of a late fan who left $300,000 (£150,000) to the star shortly before killing herself.Patricia Nilsen, 57, arranged a series of bank transfers to Francis in the days leading up to her suicide in Summerfield, Florida on 27 November (06).Nilsen’s relatives, who were originally set to
Cowell Admits 'staging' Walsh Return
Music mogul Simon Cowell has admitted to "staging" shots in the new series of his British TV talent show THE X FACTOR.The American Idol star is seen mulling over the firing of previous season judge Louis Walsh in the first episode of the new series, which starts this weekend (18Aug07).Following Westlife manager Walsh’s departure, Cowell
Boyd: 'clapton Was An Animal'
Eric Clapton turned into "an animal" and regularly beat his wife PATTIE BOYD after failing to cure his alcohol addiction in rehab.Clapton spent six weeks in a Minnesota rehab clinic in 1982, but the stint failed to cure his reliance on alcohol.In a tell all autobiography, Boyd - who divorced the singer in 1989 after
Stiles Screams At Changing Room Photo Snapper
Actress Julia Stiles lost her temper recently - when she caught a stranger trying to take a photograph of her in a swimming pool changing room.The 26-year-old is determined to protect her anonymity and worries about unsuitable pictures of her ending up online.She says, "I went swimming at the YMCA and somebody in the locker
Collins Hides In A Burqa
DYNASTY star Joan Collins once resorted to wearing a burqa in a bid to avoid fans.The English acting veteran, 73, admits she donned the full veiled garment worn by some Muslim women - so she could sneak out of her home at the height of her fame in the 1980s.She tells Spectator magazine, "I bought
Damon: '007 Is Stuck In The Past'
Matt Damon has dismissed comparisons between his spy character JASON BOURNE and English agent JAMES BOND, declaring 007 is stuck in the past.Damon made the outburst at the British premiere of his third Bourne movie, The Bourne Ultimatum, in London on Wednesday night (15Aug07).He says, "The Bond character will always be anchored in the 1960s
Beckinsale Chose Underworld To Shock Hollywood
British beauty Kate Beckinsale chose to star in vampire movie UNDERWORLD to prove to Hollywood she was more than an English period actress.Beckinsale was sick of being typecast as an English maiden after starring in the 1996 TV adaptation of Jane Austen’s Emma and the 1993 Shakespearean movie Much Ado About Nothing.She says, "This is
Elvis Fans Brave Heat To Mark His Death (ap)
AP - Thousands of Elvis Presley fans braved 105-degree heat as they wound down Graceland's driveway in a graveside procession Wednesday in advance of the 30th anniversary of the singer's death. The heat led to the death of a fan from New Jersey, a 67-year-old woman.
'reaper' Debuts Tuesday, Sept. 25 At 9pm On The Cw
For the first 20 years of his life, Sam (Bret Harrison, The Loop," Grounded for Life) wondered why his parents went so easy on him. Whether it was school, sports or career choices, Sam's mom (Allison Hossack, "Falcon Beach") and dad (Andrew Airlie, The L Word) always let him get by with the least possible effort.Against Me! Frontman Arrested
AGAINST ME! singer TOM GABEL was arrested in Florida on Monday night (13Aug07) for the alleged battery of a man in a cafe.Gabel has been accused of slamming customer Jared Smith’s head against the counter at the All Saints Cafe in Tallahassee after a heated discussion regarding a defaced article on the band, which had
Joel Doubts Brinkley & Mccartney Are Dating
Veteran singer/songwriter BILLY JOEL has poured doubt on his former wife CHRISTIE BRINKLEY’s rumoured relationship with SIR Paul McCartney insisting they’re all "old friends".Former supermodel Brinkley and McCartney were spotted socialising at the Hamptons in New York state over the weekend (11/12Aug07), leading to speculation the single stars are dating.But Joel believes it’s more likely
Irwin's Daughter To Launch Fashion Line
The daughter of late CROCODILE HUNTER Steve Irwin is launching her own children’s clothing line.Eight-year-old Bindi Irwin, who recently launched her own TV show Bindi: The Jungle Girl, will donate all proceeds from Bindi Wear International to conservation programs in her native Australia.She says, "My Daddy was working to change the world, so everyone would
Griffin Dating Apple Co-founder
Comedienne divorcee Kathy Griffin is dating Apple co-founder STEVE WOZNIAK.Pulp Fiction star Griffin, who split from former husband Matt Moline last year (06), met millionaire Wozniak after he watched her stand-up show last month (Jul07).Wozniak has been married three times and has three children.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
Funk Denies 'lesbian Romps' With Spears
BRITNEY SPEARS’ one-time assistant SHANNON FUNK has denied press reports she had a lesbian affair with her former employer.The American edition of OK! magazine this week (ends17Aug07) published photos of Spears, 25; and Funk, 21; seemingly naked together in a swimming pool, with Funk cuddling and kissing the pop star on the cheek.Funk was fired
Willis Dating Playboy Beauty?
Hanks Made Vice President Of Oscar Academy
Two-times Oscar winner Tom Hanks has been elected as one of the vice presidents of America’s Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS).AMPAS announced Hanks’ appointment on Wednesday (15Aug07) after he previously served as a governor of their actors branch.Meanwhile, film producer Sid Ganis was re-elected president for his third term.Ganis enthuses, "I’m truly
Foster Rules Out Plastic Surgery
Actress Jodie Foster insists she will never undergo plastic surgery - because she’d rather people compliment her on her less-than-perfect features than less-than-perfect surgery.The 44-year-old mother-of-two is determined to always remain proud of her natural features.She tells American magazine More, "It’s not my thing. I don’t have anything against it for other people. Whatever they
Us Firm To Publish O.j. Simpson Murder 'confessional' (afp)
AFP - A small New York firm is to publish "If I Did It," former American football star O.J. Simpson's account of the 1994 murders of his ex-wife and one of her friends, the company said Wednesday.
Heche's Homeric Odyssey Continues (e! Online)
E! Online - Anne Heche is looking to add more quality time to her datebook.
Hatcher Stars In New Badgley Mischka Ads (ap)
AP - Teri Hatcher is the newest face of Badgley Mischka a partnership that brought together old friends.
Oscar Group Re-elects Ganis (reuters)
Reuters - The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, which awards the Oscars, said on Wednesday it re-elected Sid Ganis to his third straight term as president and made actor Tom Hanks one of its vice presidents.
Mia Farrow Leads Darfur Torch Relay (ap)
AP - Mia Farrow joined genocide survivors in a torch-lighting ceremony Wednesday at a Rwandan school where thousands died in a 100-day frenzy of killings in 1994.
Elvis Faithful Cross Oceans To Gather In Graceland (reuters)
Reuters - Call it the international house of Presley. With tens of thousands of Elvis Presley fans gathered in Memphis to mark the 30th anniversary of the singer's death, a striking number of the most dedicated returnees are carrying passports and international flight tickets along with their VIP passes for Graceland tours.
Heidi Klum Star Of New Jordache Ads (ap)
AP - No mom jeans for Heidi Klum The mother of three is the sultry star of a new ad campaign for Jordache. The ads, shot by filmmaker Brett Ratner in the penthouse of the Chateau Marmont hotel in Los Angeles, show Klum wearing classic Jordache skinny jeans in dark indigo. In one ad, she is looking over her bare shoulder and brandishing a riding whip, evoking the brand's horse-head logo.
Fans Mark Elvis Death Anniversary With Vigil (reuters)
Reuters - Elvis Presley fans from around the world gathered outside his Memphis home on Wednesday to mark the 30th anniversary of his death in an event meant to both honor the singer's legacy and cash in on it.
Elvis Fans Remember Death Anniversary (ap)
AP - Temperatures hit 105 degrees as thousands of Elvis Presley fans gathered on Wednesday for a graveside procession to mark Thursday's 30th anniversary of his dying. The heat led to the death of a fan from New Jersey, a 67-year-old woman.
Mary-kate, Kingsley Lock Lips In Movie (ap)
AP - Brace yourself: In her upcoming movie, Mary-Kate Olsen locks lips with Ben Kingsley Yes, the one-time adorable tyke turned teenage titan, and Gandhi. Not surprisingly, the film's a comedy. Olsen is now 21. Kingsley is 63. Their film, "The Wackness," is slated for release next year.
Judge Nixes Custody Bid For Jackson Kids (ap)
AP - A London woman who claims she is the real mother of Michael Jackson three children was denied a role Wednesday in the singer's custody settlement with his ex-wife, Deborah Rowe.
Gifford To Return For 'live' Anniversary (ap)
AP - Kathie Lee Gifford will drop by "Live With Regis and Kelly" to celebrate the daytime talk show's 20th anniversary. Gifford, who left as co-host in 2000, is slated to appear Sept. 14, when Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa take a look back at the show's most memorable moments. Ripa joined the show as co-host in 2001.
Kathie Lee Gifford To Appear As Guest On 'live' For Daytime Talk Show's 20th Anniversary
NEW YORK (AP) - Kathie Lee Gifford will drop by ''Live With Regis and Kelly'' to celebrate the daytime talk show's 20th anniversary. Gifford, who left as co-host in 2000, is slated to appear Sept. 14, when Regis Philbin and Kelly Ripa take a look back at the show's most memorable moments.Survey Says Jennifer Lopez Has The Best Behind
Jennifer Lopez has topped a new poll of Hollywood's hot bottoms. The lovely Latina beat Beyonce Knowles and Jessica Biel in the new In Touch magazine countdown.Mick Jagger Fronts Classical Campaign
Mick Jagger Joanna Lumley and Terry Waite will front a campaign to find the world's Classical Artist of the Year. The celebrity trio will help choose the winner for the Classic FM Gramaphone Awards, an annual event which champions the classical music industry.Isla Fisher Won't Work With Fiancé Sacha Baron Cohen
Australian actress Isla Fisher has vowed to never work with her fiancé Sacha Baron Cohen because it will be "the kiss of death." The Wedding Crashers star, who is expecting her first child with Cohen later this year, insists she will never star in the same movie as the Borat actor.Eric Clapton Hired Look-alike For Driving Test
Rocker Eric Clapton hired a look-alike to take his driving test for him, according to the rocker's former wife Pattie Boyd. Recluse Boyd has come out of hiding to promote a new memoir, Wonderful Today, in which she reveals all about her life with the guitar great.Kanye West Song Praises Jay-z
Hip-hop star Kanye West fears fans will misinterpret his new track Big Brother as an attack on fellow rapper Jay-Z. West says the music mogul inspired his upcoming single and admits he accuses the star of "ripping him off" by collaborating with British band Coldplay.Len Wiseman To Direct 'escape From New York' Remake
Filmmaker Len Wiseman is in negotiations to direct the remake of cult classic Escape From New York.Foxy Brown Leaves Def Jam
Rapper Foxy Brown has parted ways with Def Jam - just before the release of her highly anticipated comeback album Black Roses.Orders Of Deaths In Pro-wrestler Benoit's Murder-suicide Key To Fight Over Family's Estate
ATLANTA (AP) - The future of pro wrestler Chris Benoit millions could come down to the timing of a horrible crime: Did a steroid-fueled Benoit strangle his wife and then their young son before killing himself, or did the boy die first?Grateful For A New Chance And Ready To Shine: Star Jones Premieres Her Court Tv Show Monday
NEW YORK (AP) - While walking the few blocks from her Court TV office to a lunch interview, Star Jones was approached by a fan. ''You know, I think they should leave Barry Bonds alone,'' the man volunteered as he and Jones crossed 42nd Street.Movie Review: Yet Another 'invasion' And There's Nothing Scary About It
''The Invasion,'' the latest screen version of the sci-fi classic ''Invasion of the Body Snatchers'' (the fourth, if you're counting), seems to have been invaded by a lot of people, including the Wachowski brothers and their longtime collaborator, director James McTeigue who were called in to make some necessary tweaks.S. Epatha Merkerson To Return To Broadway In 'come Back, Little Sheba'
NEW YORK (AP) - S. Epatha Merkerson, a veteran of television's ''Law & Order,'' will return to Broadway this season in a Manhattan Theatre Club revival of William Inge's ''Come Back, Little Sheba.''Fascinating Facts
Jennifer Aniston will screen her directorial debut Room 10 at the Palm Springs International Festival Of Short Films, which begins on August 23.Judge Rules Spector Defense Violated Evidence Conduct
The judge at the Phil Spector murder trial has ruled the defense violated evidence regulations with a surprise testimony about how actress Lana Clarkson lived for "several minutes" after she was shot. Judge Larry Paul Fidler objected to the defence not giving the prosecution fair warning of evidence given by forensic scientist Michael Baden on Tuesday.Brad Pitt Dismisses Adoption Reports
Actor Brad Pitt has denied reports he and girlfriend Angelina Jolie are planning to adopt a fourth child from Africa.'house' Stars Call Off Engagement
House co-stars Jennifer Morrison and Jesse Spencer have called off their engagement. Morrison accepted Spencer's proposal at the Eiffel Tower in Paris at the end of March, but now the couple have decided to cancel their impending nuptials.Kathleen Turner Turns Theater Director
Actress Kathleen Turner has turned theater director and is thrilling audiences at the Williamstown theater Festival in Massachusetts with her stage-directing debut. The Romancing The Stone star is midway through a run of Beth Henley play Crimes Of The Heart at the festival.Paris And Nicky: Will Party For Cash
With no reality show to do, and her singing and acting careers in the crapper, Paris Hilton and her kid sis Nicky, are reportedly back to prostituting themselves as paid party guests. A Las Vegas insider said the Hilton sisters are "shopping their partying ways to Vegas at the price of around $500,000 - only they have the guts to ask for that amount - for a multiple-day New Year's Eve bash."
Britney Slammed For (lack Of) Mommy Skills
Letting her toddlers sit for hours in soiled diapers and putting soda in their baby bottles are just a few of the examples of questionable mommy skills displayed by Britney Spears according to former employees who are telling-all on the singer to gossip rags.
Rev. Al's Gayest Fight Ever
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds Reverend Al Sharpton -- and his crew-- borrowed from the Isaiah Washington playbook to snap back at a rapper's filthy insults.Rev. Al responded last night to rap-becile David Banner (real name Levell Crump), who while expressing his "hatred" for...
Jay-z: Table For One?
Filed under: Music, Beyonce Knowles Getting a table at Da Silvano in New York was easy for Jay-Z last night -- because he was all alone! One is the loneliest number! S. Carter caused a fit of commotion as he exited the restaurant solo. "Hills"star L.C. was also dining at the...
Broadway Not Aiken For Claymates Musical
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, American Idol An "American Idol"-themed musical inspired by Clay Aiken and his army of obsessive fans has gone up in smoke just one day after it went up in lights on a Broadway marquee. Did we mention it was about Clay Aiken obsessives?"Idol: The Musical," billed...
Lopez Is Top Of The Bottoms
Jennifer Lopez has topped a new poll of Hollywood’s hot bottoms.The lovely Latina beat Beyonce Knowles and Jessica Biel in the new In Touch magazine countdown.The top 10 is:1. Jennifer Lopez2. Beyonce Knowles3. Jessica Biel4. Kim Kardashian5. Tyra Banks6. Halle Berry7. Fergie8. Cameron Diaz9. Mariah Carey10. Eva LongoriaMovie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment
Jagger Fronts Classical Campaign
SIR Mick Jagger JOANNA LUMLEY and TERRY WAITE will front a campaign to find the world’s Classical Artist of the Year. The celebrity trio will help choose the winner for the Classic FM Gramaphone Awards, an annual event which champions the classical music industry.The coveted prize, which celebrates the finest classical musicians and artists for
Fisher Vows Never To Work With Fiance
Australian actress Isla Fisher has vowed to never work with her fiance SACHA BARON COHEN, because it will be "the kiss of death".The Wedding Crashers star, who is expecting her first child with Cohen later this year (07), insists she will never star in the same movie as the Borat actor.She says, "God, no! I
Judge Rules Spector Defence Violated Evidence Conduct
LATEST: The judge at the Phil Spector murder trial has ruled the defence violated evidence regulations with a surprise testimony about how actress LANA CLARKSON lived for "several minutes" after she was shot.Judge Larry Paul Fidler objected to the defence not giving the prosecution fair warning of evidence given by forensic scientist Michael Baden on
Presley Fans Brave Searing Heat At Graceland
Thousands of fans are flocking to Memphis, Tennessee to pay tribute to Elvis Presley who died 30 years ago on Thursday (16Aug07).Despite temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit (37.78 degrees Celsius), large crowds are queuing for hours to take part in a procession past Presley’s grave at his Graceland home Elvis Presley Enterprises boss Jack Soden says,
Duritz Apologises To Bandmates For Album Delay
COUNTING CROWS frontman Adam Duritz apologised to his bandmates when they started recording their latest album, because his disinterest was to blame for the five-year gap since their last disc.Duritz took time off following the release of 2002’s Hard Candy, and admits he’s the reason it took so long to follow that record up with
Closure Of Antonioni Museum Angers Family & Fans
Plans to permanently close a museum dedicated to Michelangelo Antonioni have angered the late Italian filmmaker’s family and fans, just two weeks after he died.The Antonioni museum in Ferrara, Italy was closed for refurbishment in 2006, but a lack of funding now means it will not re-open.Located in the Blow-Up director’s hometown, the museum contained
Morrison & Spencer Call Off Engagement
LATEST: HOUSE co-stars Jennifer Morrison and JESSE SPENCER have called off their engagement.Morrison accepted Spencer’s proposal at the Eiffel Tower in Paris at the end of March (07), but now the couple have decided to cancel their impending nuptials.In a statement given to website People.com, they say: "After much consideration, we have decided not to
Turner Turns Theatre Director
Actress Kathleen Turner has turned theatre director and is thrilling audiences at the Williamstown Theatre Festival in Massachusetts with her stage-directing debut.The Romancing The Stone star is midway through a run of Beth Henley play Crimes Of The Heart at the festival.And Turner admits her directorial style owes a lot to filmmakers John Huston and
Comedian Handelman Dies
American TV comedian STANLEY MYRON HANDELMAN has died of a heart attack. He was 77.Handelman passed away at Mission Community Hospital in Panorama City, California on 5 August (07).Born in Brooklyn, New York, Handelman is best known for his frequent appearances on U.S. television in the 1970s, including The Tonight Show, The Ed Sullivan Show
Pitt Dismisses Adoption Reports
LATEST: Actor Brad Pitt has denied reports he and girlfriend ANGELINA JOLIE are planning to adopt a fourth child from Africa.Earlier this week (begs13Aug07), a British newspaper claimed the Mr & Mrs Smith co-stars are hoping to adopt a baby girl from Ethiopia - the same country they adopted two-year-old Zahara Marley from in 2005.The
Lopez Launches Search For Video Dancer
Singer/actress Jennifer Lopez is launching a search for a female dancer to appear in one of her forthcoming music videos.The Jenny From The Block star is determined to find the perfect dancer for her promo and begins her America-wide hunt at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City on 23 August (06).Wannabe dancers can also
Hatcher Becomes Face Of Badgley Mischka
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Teri Hatcher is the latest celebrity to become the face of fashion label Badgley Mischka.The 42-year-old follows in the footsteps of Sharon Stone and twins Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen by modelling Badgley Mischka clothing.Hatcher poses in the firm’s lingerie and swimwear for an advertising campaign which launches in the U.S. on Friday
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