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Brandy, Driver Sue Over Deadly La Crash (ap)
AP - Brandy and a man who was hurt in a deadly freeway crash involving her Range Rover are suing each other. Brandy, whose real name is Brandy Norwood and Mallory Ham of Simi Valley accuse each other of negligence in lawsuits filed last week in Superior Court.
Coroner: Clarkson's Death Was A Homicide (ap)
AP - The barrel of a gun may have been forced into actress Lana Clarkson mouth, bruising her tongue before she was fatally shot, a coroner testified Tuesday in music producer Phil Spector's murder trial.
Hasselbeck Communicating With O'donnell (ap)
AP - Elisabeth Hasselbeck is trying to patch things up with Rosie O'Donnell, her former co-host on ABC's "The View," after last week's on-air spat. On Tuesday's show, Hasselbeck said she and O'Donnell were "in communication a lot," though Hasselbeck didn't say whether they had talked on the phone or exchanged e-mails. Their confrontation last Wednesday led to O'Donnell's early departure from the daytime chatfest.
Lohan Checks Into Rehab After Car Crash (ap)
AP - Lindsay Lohan has checked into rehab. Again. The move followed a weekend during which the wild-child actress, who is a month shy of her 21st birthday, crashed her Mercedes, was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence and was photographed slumped in the passenger seat of a friend's car.
Dane Cook Plans "bachelor" Party (reuters)
Reuters - Stand-up comedian Dane Cook in theaters last year with "Employee of the Month," is in negotiations to star in "Bachelor No. 2,"
Kutcher And Cbs In Production Deal (reuters)
Reuters - Ashton Kutcher's production company has signed a two-year deal with CBS Corp. and its various divisions.
No Bull: Cmt Taps Garrett, Baldwin, Vanilla Ice (reuters)
Reuters - Rapper-musician Vanilla Ice, actor Stephen Baldwin and actor-musician Leif Garrett are among the celebrities set to take part in CMT's upcoming reality series "Ty Murray's Celebrity Bull Riding Challenge."
Heard Joins Fight Club Of "get Some" (reuters)
Reuters - Amber Heard has been cast as the female lead in "Get Some," an indie teen drama starring Sean Faris as a youngster who winds up in an underground fighting league in Florida.
No Apologies For Stunning Mcdowell Movie (reuters)
Reuters - Malcolm McDowell offers a reminder of the tremendous charisma he has onscreen in this film of his one-man stage show, "Never Apologize," about the late British filmmaker Lindsay Anderson.
Messing Magnificent In "starter Wife" (reuters)
Reuters - Debra Messing reportedly was determined to exorcise any trace of her "Will & Grace" character Grace Adler from her persona while shooting her mostly inspired (if a bit transparently shallow) new six-hour USA Network miniseries "The Starter Wife," and darned if she doesn't pull it off.
Father Of Anna Nicole Smith's Baby Sued (ap)
AP - Larry Birkhead's former attorney filed a lawsuit against him Tuesday, claiming he didn't pay his legal bills during a paternity dispute involving his and Anna Nicole Smith's baby.
Jon Lovitz: Comedian For Life (e! Online)
E! Online - Jon Lovitz will keep 'em laughing all the way to the grave.
Dad: Lindsay Detoxing From Drugs, Booze (e! Online)
E! Online - Lindsay Lohan is currently undergoing a rigorous detox program to help wean her of multiple addictions to alcohol and drugs, including the powerful painkiller OxyContin, E! Online has learned exclusively.
Spector Trial Gets Grim As Coroner Testifies (e! Online)
E! Online - Some of the grittiest testimony was heard today in the Phil Spector murder trial.
Mischa Barton Better After Memorial Day Mixer (e! Online)
E! Online - Mischa Barton has apparently been given the all-clear.
Waitress Set For Stardom After Clooney Sing-song (reuters)
Reuters - An 18-year-old waitress and part-time jazz singer is in line for a multi-million dollar record deal after performing for George Clooney at the Cannes film festival.
Lennon's Stamp Collection On Display In Stockholm (afp)
AFP - The late Beatle John Lennon's childhood stamp collection goes on display for the first time in Europe on Friday in an exhibition at the Stockholm Postal Museum, organisers said.
George Michael Had A 'combination' Of Drugs In His System When He Was Arrested
British singer George Michael had a lethal combination of drugs in his system when he was found slumped at the wheel of his car in London last year, a court has heard. Prosecutor Andrew Torrington told Brent Magistrates Court in London that drug testing of the star showed anti-depressants and the illegal drug GHB in his bloodstream.'entourage' Accused Of Racist Casting
The makers of TV hit Entourage have denied claims by Mark Wahlberg former bodyguard that they cast actors according to race. Entourage, which stars Adrian Grenier as a rising Hollywood star, is inspired by Wahlberg's early years in Tinseltown, when he brought his friends from Massachusetts to share his newfound fame.Janice Dickinson Wants Paul Mccartney
Former supermodel Janice Dickinson is hoping to romance Paul McCartney after branding his estranged wife Heather Mills "a fool." Dickinson, who has romanced McCartney's rock rival Mick Jagger in the past, admits she has a huge crush on the former Beatle.Enrique Iglesias Says He Has Not Split From Anna Kournikova
Enrique Iglesias was joking when he announced his split from Anna Kournikova and they are still together. The Spanish heart-throb told journalists during a promotional visit to Sweden that he had split with the former tennis ace.Rod Stewart Isn't Short
Scottish rocker Rod Stewart has badly underestimated his height - insisting live on U.S. radio he is only five foot, one inches tall. The veteran star - famed for his tall girlfriends, including current fiancee, six foot, one inch Penny Lancaster - has in the past claimed he is five foot 10 inches tall, but made the mistake when chatting to a reporter about his stature.Larry Birkhead Hits Back At Unpaid Bills Claim
Bhotographer Larry Birkhead has hit back at claims he refused to pay $650,000 in legal fees following his custody battle for Anna Nicole Smith's daughter earlier this year. Birkhead was named as the father of nine-month-old Dannielynn in April, but lawyer Debra Opri insists the bill for her part in the court case is still outstanding.Marilyn Manson Opens Up About 'columbine' Blame
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson has dismissed feeling guilt after the Columbine school shooting, insisting he has suffered enough "bulls**t and torment" from critics. The singer, whose controversial music was held partially responsible by some for the 1999 tragedy, is still furious he was unfairly accused. The finger was pointed at Manson because the gunmen were said to be fans.Several Celebs To Star In Rodeo Reality Show
Stephen Baldwin and Leif Garrett are among the celebrities volunteering to learn the dangerous sport of rodeo for an upcoming reality series. The pair will join rapper Vanilla Ice and six other stars on the show, where they'll receive bull riding lessons from expert Ty Murray.Hugh Grant To Pay Student's Tuition At Alma Mater
Hugh Grant has signed up to sponsor a scholarship at the London school he attended in the 1970s. The star will pay $25,680 tuition fees for one pupil every year at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, with the financial gift named after his late mother, Fynvola Grant.Lily Allen Was 'paranoid' About Her Blondie Duet
British pop star Lily Allen was so terrified about meeting her idols Blondie last week, she convinced herself they would hate her. The Smile singer was invited to join the group onstage for a free show in New York, where they duetted on Heart of Glass.Nbc's 'today' Show And Co-host Matt Lauer To Broadcast Live From Cuba Next Week
NEW YORK (AP) - Matt Lauer and NBC's ''Today'' show will broadcast live from Cuba next Tuesday to report on the political and economic climate there.Barbra Streisand Chooses Zurich For Opening Gig
Barbra Streisand will open her European tour in Zurich, Switzerland, after cancelling her previous opening date in Rome, Italy. Streisand was originally set to launch her tour at Rome's Flaminio Stadium on June 15, but pulled the gig last weekend. The Funny Girl star's Rome gig had been met with controversy over the "extortionate" ticket prices, but Streisand's promoters insists the furore had nothing to do with the cancellation.Morgan Freeman To Host Afi's '100 Years ... 100 Movies - 10th Anniversary Edition'
Academy Award winner Morgan Freeman will host AFI'S "100 Years ... 100 Movies — 10th Anniversary Edition," a new entertainment special counting down the greatest movies of all time, to be broadcast Wednesday, June 20 (8:00–11:00 PM, ET/PT) on CBS.Police Think Rapper Fat Joe May Have Witnessed Miami Beach Shooting That Killed 2
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) - Rapper Fat Joe may have witnessed a fatal shooting outside a popular South Beach restaurant and police want to talk with him, authorities said Wednesday.The Ghost Of Judd Apatow's Cult Tv Show 'freaks And Geeks' Haunts His Film 'knocked Up'
NEW YORK (AP) - ''Freaks and Geeks'' didn't even last a full season on NBC back in 1999 and 2000, but its enduring legacy can be seen throughout the new film ''Knocked Up.''Heather Graham Goes Green
Actress Heather Graham has turned green and is calling on others to help her save the world. The Austin Powers actress is already busy wiping out her carbon footprint and is urging others to do the same - starting by unplugging their cellphone chargers.Rosie O'donnell Relieved To Not Have To Comment On Lohan Arrest
Comedienne Rosie O'Donnell is relieved she had quit U.S. morning show The View, because she didn't have to on Lindsay Lohan's drunk driving arrest. O'Donnell caused controversy earlier this month when she admitted she empathised with socialite Paris Hilton's arrest for driving under the influence of alcohol, because she too had driven after drinking during her younger years.Martha Stewart's Trademark Application Upsets American Indians
Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart attempts to trademark her hometown of Katonah, New York is causing further controversy, because the town was named after a famous Native Indian. Stewart's company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is hoping to trademark the town for her range of home furnishing and paints, but locals from the Katonah Village Improvement Society are appealing against the application.Nicole Richie Causes Furor Over Anorexic Party E-mail
Super thin Nicole Richie is being criticized for an email party invitation she sent to friends over the weekend in which she encouraged them to "celebrate our country by drinking massive amounts of beer" and joking that the party was for anorexics only.She writes: "There will be a scale at the front door. No girls over 100 pounds allowed in. Start starving yourself now."
Britney Spears Was At "rock Bottom" After Divorcing K-fed
Britney Spears likened her hard-partying post-divorce ways, not to booze or pills, but just to bad behavior: "I was like a bad kid running around with ADD." In a long confession she posted on her website yesterday, the shaved-head singer who spent a month in rehab writes that she hit "rock-bottom" but explained her public displays as: "I think it is actually normal for a young girl to go out after a huge divorce."
Keira Knightley May Play Princess Diana In New Hollywood Biopic
Keira Knightley is being tipped to play Britain's Princess Diana in a new Hollywood biopic about the late royal. The "Pirates Of The Caribbean" actress is a hot favorite to play the 'People's Princess' in the unnamed project based on the controversial book "Diana And The Paparazzi" - detailing the fatal Paris car crash that claimed the princess' life in 1997.Film producer Quentin Reynolds, who hopes to secure film rights for the book, told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "Already the word in Hollywood is 'get Keira!' It's a story that has everything; pathos, tragedy, comedy, adventure and Princess Diana."
Britney Spears Writes Another Open Letter To Fans
With the exception of only a few words being muttered at her recent concert gigs, it's been a while since Britney has poured her heart out to her fans and let them know how she really feels. But now the singer wants to set the record straight about some things. Britney has posted yet another personal message to fans on her official website. In the letter, the pop princess claims that she has been trying to get her life back in control since rehab, and that she simply wants people to see her for who she really is.
Nicole's Anorexia E-mail Has Doctors Worried
Nicole Richie must have a very obscure sense of humor. The skinny starlet, who is currently fighting off anorexia rumors, has been caught joking about eating disorders.
Paris And Lindsay Attacked By Shanna Moakler
Paris and Lindsay's downfall has given some other low-grade celebs something to think about. One who is doing more thinking than talking is Shanna Moakler the wife of Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and former star of MTV's "Meet The Barker's." The former beauty queen had a past feud with Paris, especially when Paris was pictured kissing Shanna's husband after the couple separated.
Lindsay 'promises' To Get Healthy
After a wild weekend even by Lindsay Lohan standards, the starlet has put herself back into rehab. At just 20-years-old, the stay at Promises is the second rehab attempt and her third effort to get sober after attending AA meetings.
Angelina Jolie May Be The Next Size Zero Member
Between saving orphans, her U.N. work and her A-list film career, gossips have had little time to concentrate on Angelina Jolie body. But now, after she appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, the tabloids are beginning to wonder if Ange is trying to join the size zero club.
Paris Hilton Fighting To Stay Fit For Jail
Paris Hilton is fighting to stay out of trouble - literally. The hotel heiress has been working out intensively with a personal trainer, making sure she is fit enough to hold her own in a fight while in prison.
Paul And Heather Rumored To Celebrate His Birthday Together
Sir Paul McCartney and his estranged wife Heather Mills will reportedly celebrate his 65th birthday together.The former Beatle turns 65 on June 18 and will have a special celebration with Heather and their three-year-old daughter Beatrice, according to reports.
Michael Lohan Says Lindsay Needs To Distance Herself From Bad Influences
Michael Lohan must be hoping that his daughter reads the tabloids because he is talking to them about Lindsay on a daily basis. The former prisoner is trying desperately to be part of the 20-year-old's life and is conducting interviews about her downfall with countless publications. The latest is with US Weekly magazine where Michael has continued to advise Lindsay to cut people out of her life - everyone except for him.
Brangelina Plan To Marry?
Angelina Jolie is secretly planning a lavish wedding for her and her lover Brad Pitt, it has been reported.The actress - who has been married twice before - is said to have secretly accepted Brad's marriage proposal, and is now organizing a ceremony which will dwarf the actor's 2000 $1 million wedding to Jennifer Aniston.
Former Attorney Sues Larry Birkhead For Unpaid Legal Bills
Just as he was beginning to settle down with his baby daughter Dannielynn Hope, Anna Nicole former boyfriend is now being asked to head back into the courtroom once again. Larry Birkhead's former attorney is suing the photographer for allegedly not paying his legal bills. Although there's been a debate as to the specific amount (some say around $600,000), Debra Opri insists she had "extensive, entailed hundreds of hours of work" with Larry during the ongoing Anna Nicole saga that lasted until last month.
Sheryl Crow Hires Celebrity Nanny
Sheryl Crow has hired the same nanny as Julia Roberts and Reese Witherspoon. The singer, who officially adopted baby Wyatt Steven two weeks ago, has hired celebrity nanny Myra - who previously looked after Julia's twins and Reese's son Deacon - to help care for the infant.Sheryl showed off her new baby boy to the public for the first time during a shopping trip in Malibu over the weekend. The 45-year-old musician sat down to bottle-feed her son in the middle of a Ralph Lauren store, accompanied by Myra.
Throwing Inanimate Objects Makes Keira Knightley Feel Calmer
Keira Knightley likes to smash glasses when she is angry.The "Pirates Of The Caribbean" star says having a glass-throwing tantrum calms her down when she is upset. Keira believes she inherited her raging temper from her father, actor Will Knightley.
Rod Stewart Isn't As Tall As Initially Thought
Rod Stewart has accidentally confessed he's only 5 feet 2 inches tall. The 62-year-old singer has always insisted he's an average 5 feet 10 inches but let his real measurements slip during an interview on a radio station.Rod, who is engaged to 6'1" model Penny Lancaster, said: "There are a lot of things about me that people out there don't realize, with one exception I am definitely not 1.54 metres (just over 5ft) tall.
New Footage Reveals Calum Best Doing Drugs With Hookers
Lindsay Lohan on-off boyfriend Calum Best has had a cocaine-fuelled threesome with two prostitutes.Calum, whose sometime lover Lindsay checked into rehab for the second time on Monday, has been filmed snorting cocaine and indulging in a variety of sex acts with the hookers.
Mischa Barton Leaves Hospital To Begin Overseas Work
Mischa Barton was well enough to travel out of the U.S. on Tuesday after being rushed to the hospital over the weekend.The former "The O.C." actress, who suffered an adverse reaction to the antibiotics she was taking after drinking cocktails at a friend's barbeque, has been given the all-clear to return to work following her scare on Sunday.
Britney Partied Until She Dropped
Britney Spears was found "vomiting uncontrollably" in the men's bathroom of a bar on Sunday night.The singer had been drinking at the exclusive Sky Bar at Los Angeles' Mondrian hotel and needed to be carried out when she was discovered slumped over a toilet covered in vomit.
Gwyneth Returns To Childhood Home While Filming "iron Man"
Gwyneth Paltrow is renting her childhood home from its new owner. The Oscar-winning actress was devastated when her mother, Blythe Danner, sold the Santa Monica house where she had lived until she was 11 for over $8.6 million.A source told Us Weekly magazine: "Gwyneth couldn't talk about it. She was very upset."
Deputy Coroner Testifies In Phil Spector's Trial
The actress Phil Spector is accused of shooting dead was in fact murdered, a court was told on Tuesday.Deputy coroner Dr. Louis Pena, who performed the autopsy on Lana Clarkson's body, testified that somebody forced a .38 calibre Colt Cobra revolver into the 40-year-old's mouth at the music producer's Los Angeles mansion on February 3, 2003.
Bobby Brown Back On The Dating Scene
Bobby Brown is "dating" a friend of his ex-wife Whitney Houston.Bobby was spotted kissing Alicia Etherbridge, former president of Macy Gray's M.Gray Music Academy, in the back of a truck before performing in New York on Saturday.
Actress Jaime King Is Getting Married
"Sin City" actress Jaime King has gotten engaged.The 28-year-old blonde is set to walk up the aisle with director Kyle Newman, who she met a year ago when he directed her in the movie "Fanboys," which is to be released next year. The couple are said to be "thrilled" about the engagement, but no further details have been released.
Brangelina To Decorate Kids' Rooms In Homage To Their Roots
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are to decorate their children's bedrooms according to their country of birth.The couple, who have four children all born in different continents, are set to revamp their rooms in homage to their roots.
Michelle Pfeiffer Finds New Hobby In Horse Riding
Michelle Pfeiffer has become an eager horse rider.The actress has been busy spending time with her children and their animals on her California ranch and admits she has grown fond of the equine residents.
Jennifer And Courteney Spend Memorial Day Weekend In Malibu
Jennifer Aniston spent Memorial Day weekend with some of her favorite friends. The actress was seen frolicking around with former "Friends" co-star Courteney Cox and her hubby David Arquette on the beaches of Malibu.London Entertainment and Splash News photographers report that Jen was slim and toned, showing off her nice tanned body in a light T-shirt. She also looked very serene carrying her sandals and a bottle of water along the seashore, with Courteney right behind her.
Britney Spears Weighs In On Rehab, Divorce On Web Site
Britney Spears says she "hit rock bottom," in a message posted on her Web site about the end of her marriage and her time in rehab.
Larry Birkhead Sued By Former Attorney Over Bills
Larry Birkhead's former attorney filed a lawsuit against him Tuesday, claiming he didn't pay his legal bills during a paternity dispute involving his and Anna Nicole Smith's baby. Debra Opri wants to force binding arbitration under the terms of a contract in which she agreed to represent Birkhead in September, according to the lawsuit filed in Superior Court.
Lindsay Lohan Seen Slumped In Passenger Seat Of Car
The photos show Lohan, wearing a gray hooded sweat shirt, with her mouth open and her eyes shut, apparently asleep. Another photo shows her kneeling on the ground, her back to the camera, apparently before getting into the vehicle.
Actress Mischa Barton Briefly Hospitalized
Mischa Barton was hospitalized for two hours on Memorial Day weekend after an antibiotic she was taking interacted badly with alcohol.
Coroner In Spector Case Calls Clarkson's Death Homicide
The barrel of a gun may have been forced into actress Lana Clarkson mouth, bruising her tongue before she was fatally shot, a coroner testified Tuesday in music producer Phil Spector's murder trial.
Prosecutor: George Michael On Several Drugs When Arrested
Tests showed the 43-year-old singer had taken a therapeutic quantity of an antidepressant as well as gamma-hydroxybutyrate, or GHB, Prosecutor Andrew Torrington told Brent Magistrates' Court in London.
Lindsay In Lockdown, Movie Role On Hold
Filed under: Movies, The Biz, Lindsay Lohan A source connected to Lindsay Lohan next movie says the actress' rehab will not get in the way of her performance, but TMZ knows differently.The production source told TMZ that arrangements had been made to shuttle Lohan back and forth from...
Lohan's Official Statement
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan A rep for Lindsay Lohan issued the following statement to TMZ: "Lindsay admitted herself to an intensive medical rehabilitation facility on Memorial Day. Because this is a medical matter, it is our hope that the press will appreciate the seriousness...
Opri To Birkhead: Pay Up!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Anna Nicole Smith UPDATE: In an exclusive statement to TMZ, Larry Birkhead says:Despite their filings, both Ms. Opri and her attorney received notification making them aware that I would be out of the state of California taking care of my daughter until the conclusion...
Lohan's Papa Gets Preachy
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Now that Lindsay Lohan is officially in rehab, as TMZ first reported yesterday, it's her ex-felon dad Michael -- not her normally motormouth mom Dina -- who's making a lot of noise, pleading with Lindsay and trying to build a treatment center for...
Nicole Richie -- Nailed!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Nicole Richie With news of Paris going to jail, Lindsay going to rehab and Mischa getting rushed to the hospital, Nicole Richie felt the need to catch up with her bad girl pals yesterday -- but she could only muster the effort to land a measly parking ticket. At...
O'reilly And Trump's Mutual Man-love Over Rosie
Filed under: TV, Celebrity Feuds Donald Trump joined Bill O'Reilly last night so they could massage one another's egos over having created, as O'Reilly put it so smugly, the "monster" that became Rosie O'Donnell on "The View." With Rosie leaving "The View," the pair of smarmeisters...
Lohan's Former Flame Toasts To Lindsay
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan On the very same day that Lindsay Lohan checked herself into rehab, her most recent piece of man-meat displayed his solidarity for the calamity-prone, rehabbing wactress by doing what any caring ex would do ... taking her place at the bar!TMZ cameras...
Paris Painting Pretty Pottery Pre-pokey
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Paris Hilton Paris Hilton has finally found her calling -- painting pottery?!TMZ cameras caught the blithe jail-bound heiress with her sister Nicky at Color Me Mine in Beverly Hills yesterday, posing for photos while painting a giant ceramic teddy bear and...
Amy Winehouse Is A Marked Woman
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Music, Beauty British songbird Amy Winehouse reddish neck welt added a twist to her trademark disastrous look of ratty Bride of Frankenstein hair and Cleopatra/goth linebacker eye makeup. Stylin'!While on her way to a gig in London on Tuesday, the newly-married...
Alcohol Agency Probes Lohan Caper
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan The agency that regulates alcoholic beverages in California has contacted the Beverly Hills Police Department to determine if there's evidence that Lindsay Lohan or other minors were illegally served alcohol the night of the crash.As TMZ reported, in...
Britney -- Nervous Train Wreck
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears Brit-Brit looked a bit nervous as she left a Beverly Hills tanning salon yesterday ... snacking on what's left of her fingernails. Wearing a swanky green weave holder, she chomped on her nails while waiting at a stoplight ... perhaps musing about how...
Yoko Ono Eats The Queen's Dog
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Happiness ... is a warm, tasty Corgi dog, at least for Yoko Ono Ono was part of a canine-chewing stunt at a London radio station yesterday, reports Reuters, in which gonzo artist Mark McGowan ate cooked pieces of a Corgi, Queen Elizabeth II's dog of...
Freestylin' With Fed And Fez!?
Filed under: Music, Hot Vegas Nothing says hardcore hip-hop like ... Kevin Federline and Wilmer Valderrama The pair of wannabe rappers took to the mic at TAO in Las Vegas over the Memorial Day weekend, dropping their own vocals to whatever the DJ played. Where my dogs at?Rumor...
Brigitte's Breast Buffet
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird Look out Janice Dickinson! Brigitte Nielsen is gunning for your Train Wreck crown!TMZ cameras caught the former "Red Sonja" star/Bride of Stallone turned "Surreal Lifer" outside Fubar last night, where the great Dane started grabbing at her breasts...
Right Back At Ya, Janice!
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Video With no triage center in site, photographers managed to survive a run-in with Jurassic supermodel Janice Dickinson -- aka Trainosaurus Wrecks!The reassembled 52-year-old mother of two professed her love for TMZ by giving the finger and slurring "TMZ...
Les Deux: Lindsay Didn't Booze At Our Bar!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Lindsay Lohan TMZ has received an exclusive statement from one of the owners of Les Deux, the Hollywood nightclub where TMZ cameras caught Lindsay Lohan hanging out just hours before her DUI bust.:"Les Deux is a restaurant, open five nights a week, and there is no...
Paris' Cell Mate Hand-picked
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Paris Hilton TMZ has learned Paris Hilton cell mate has already been selected.Officials at the jail where Paris will do time have decided an inmate who is doing time for reckless driving will be the perfect match for Paris. Sources tell TMZ that jailers were...
Baldwin And Garrett Set For Bull Riding Show
Actors Stephen Baldwin and LEIF GARRETT are among the celebrities volunteering to learn the dangerous sport of rodeo for an upcoming reality series. The pair will join rapper Vanilla Ice and six other stars on the U.S. show, where they’ll receive bull riding lessons from expert Ty Murray. The celebrities will take part in ranch
Dickinson Wants Mccartney
Former supermodel JANICE DICKINSON is hoping to romance SIR Paul McCartney after branding his estranged wife HEATHER MILLS "a fool".Dickinson, who has romanced McCartney’s rock rival Sir Mick Jagger in the past, admits she has a huge crush on the former Beatle.She says, "I have my eye on Paul. He was my favourite Beatle -
Lohan Ditched Movie Over Drugs Test?
LATEST: Troubled actress Lindsay Lohan pulled out of filming THE EDGE OF LOVE because producers demanded she take a drugs test first, according to reports.Lohan pulled out of the Dylan Thomas movie last month (Apr07) citing contractual issues, and was replaced by Sienna Miller.But British website ThisIsLondon claims Lohan’s last minute decision was made when
George Michael Had A 'combination' Of Drugs In His System When Arrested
LATEST: British singer George Michael had a lethal combination of drugs in his system when he was found slumped at the wheel of his car in London last year (06), a court has heard.Prosecutor Andrew Torrington told Brent Magistrates Court in London that drug testing of the star showed anti-depressants and the illegal drug GHB
Manson Opens Up About Columbine Blame
Shock rocker Marilyn Manson has dismissed feeling guilt after the Columbine school shooting, insisting he has suffered enough "bulls**t and torment" from critics.The singer, whose controversial music was held partially responsible by some for the 1999 tragedy, is still furious he was unfairly accused. The finger was pointed at Manson because the gunmen were said
Grant Provides £12,840 Scholarship For Old School
British actor Hugh Grant has signed up to sponsor a scholarship at the London school he attended in the 1970s.The Notting Hill star will pay the £12,840 ($25,680) tuition fees for one pupil every year at Latymer Upper School in Hammersmith, with the financial gift named after his late mother, Fynvola Grant.Peter Winter, headteacher at
Allen 'paranoid' About Blondie Duet
LATEST: British pop star Lily Allen was so terrified about meeting her idols BLONDIE last week (25May07), she convinced herself they would hate her.The Smile singer was invited to join the group onstage for a free show in New York, where they duetted on Heart of Glass.But Allen was so crippled by nerves before the
Iglesias: 'i've Not Split From Kournikova'
LATEST: Enrique Iglesias was joking when he announced his split from ANNA KOURNIKOVA and they are still together.The Spanish heart-throb told journalists during a promotional visit to Sweden that he had split with the former tennis ace.He said, "We’ve split. I’m single now and it’s OK. I don’t mind being single." But the star has
Kutcher Signs New Tv Deal
Ashton Kutcher is set to be a big-time TV mogul after his production company signed a deal with network CBS.CBS and its divisions will now have the first option on all alternative and reality projects made by Kutcher’s Katalyst Films - as agreed in the two-year contract.The deal allows Kutcher and business partner Jason Goldberg
Samuel L. Jackson To Play Comic Book Octopus
Hollywood star Samuel L. JACKSON is set to play an evil ‘Octopus’ in a big screen adaptation of comic book The Spirit.The actor is in talks to play a supervillain in the Frank Miller-directed film.The movie follows the story of a young cop who is murdered on duty, but reborn as a mystery masked man
Brandy Accuses Driver Of Negligence
LATEST: Troubled R&B singer BRANDY is suing another driver involved in her December (06) crash, accusing him of causing the accident which left a mother-of-two dead.The singer/actress, real name Brandy Norwood is facing possible charges of misdemeanour vehicular manslaughter after her car ploughed into 38-year-old Awatef Aboudihaj’s Toyota Corolla on the San Diego Freeway in
Osbourne Snubs Idol Duet With Malakar
Rocker Ozzy Osbourne pulled out of an appearance on AMERICAN IDOL because of a former contestant’s hairstyle, according to reports.The Black Sabbath star was slated to duet with Sanjaya Malakar at last week’s (ends25May07) season finale, but cancelled at the last minute.A source tells the New York Post’s Page Six column, "When he learned he
Page To Make Poor Profit On Home
LED ZEPPELIN guitarist Jimmy Page has put his southern England home on the market - but is only set to make a £800,000 ($1.6 million) profit.The star purchased the mansion in West Sussex for £2 million ($4 million) in 2003, and is selling the property for £2.8 million ($5.6 million) - despite huge rises in
Stewart's Trademark Application Upsets American Indians
U.S. lifestyle guru MARTHA STEWART’s attempts to trademark her hometown of Katonah, New York is causing further controversy, because the town was named after a famous Native Indian.Stewart’s company Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia is hoping to trademark the town for her range of home furnishing and paints, but locals from the Katonah Village Improvement Society
Sin City Beauty King Engaged
Sin City beauty Jaime King is engaged to her boyfriend of a year, filmmaker KYLE NEWMAN.The 28-year-old actress met the writer/director on the set of his forthcoming movie Fanboys, which is released next year (08).The former model is currently filming her latest movie The Pardon in Louisiana.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News
Graham Green
Actress Heather Graham has turned green and is calling on others to help her save the world.The Austin Powers actress is already busy wiping out her carbon footprint and is urging others to do the same - starting by unplugging their cellphone chargers.Graham tells the New York Post, "You’ve got to unplug your charger when
Ditto Slams Hilton And Beckhams For Size Zero Hell
THE GOSSIP frontwoman BETH DITTO has slammed Paris Hilton and VICTORIA and DAVID BECKHAM for their promotion of size zero culture.The singer singled out the skinny celebrities for criticism, insisting they are working hand in hand with gay men in the fashion industry to make normal people feel bad about their body image.She says, "If
Pitt And Jolie Want Kids To Stay In Touch With Roots
Brad Pitt and ANGELINA JOLIE are desperate for their kids to keep in touch with their multinational roots - and plan to decorate their home with images of their respective cultures.The pair have planned to paint the bedrooms of Cambodia-born Maddox, Vietnam-born Pax, Ethiopia-born Zahara and Namibia-born Shiloh according to their countries of birth.The family’s
Mccartney: 'wales Is A Third-world Country'
SIR Paul McCartney has prompted outrage by branding Wales "a Third World country".The former Beatle made the gaffe while joking with fellow musician, Kaiser Chiefs rocker Ricky Wilson.He told Wilson he is never recognised by fans in poorer countries and added, "Well, Wales is a Third World country."We love Welsh people by the way…especially my
Hilton Dropped From Heiress Book
Troubled socialite Paris Hilton has been dropped from a book on the world’s top heiresses, because of her controversial behaviour.In recent years, Hilton has attracted controversy for a string of reasons, including her 2003 sex tape 1 Night In Paris and her 2006 arrest for drink driving.Photographer Roger Moenks was planning to include the hotel
John Finally Gets To See Winehouse Live
SIR Elton John has finally been granted an audience with AMY WINEHOUSE - after missing out on a gig by the British singer earlier this year (Mar07).John and his partner David Furnish were disappointed when the Rehab singer cancelled a concert at Shepherds Bush Empire in London on 8 March (07) due to "unforeseen circumstances".Winehouse
Stewart's Height Confusion
Scottish rocker Rod Stewart has badly underestimated his height - insisting live on U.S. radio he is only five foot, one inches (1.56 metres) tall.The veteran star - famed for his tall girlfriends, including current fiancee, six foot, one inch (1.85 metres) Penny Lancaster - has in the past claimed he is five foot 10
Entourage Denies Racist Casting
The makers of TV hit ENTOURAGE have denied claims by MARK WAHLBERG’s former bodyguard that they cast actors according to race.Entourage, which stars Adrian Grenier as a rising Hollywood star, is inspired by Wahlberg’s early years in Tinseltown, when he brought his friends from Massachusetts to share his newfound fame.African-American Leonard Taylor worked for Wahlberg
Birkhead Hits Back At Unpaid Bills Claim
LATEST: Photographer LARRY BIRKHEAD has hit back at claims he refused to pay $650,000 (£325,000) in legal fees following his custody battle for Anna Nicole SMITH’s daughter earlier this year (07).Birkhead was named as the father of nine-month-old Dannielynn in April (07), but lawyer Debra Opri insists the bill for her part in the court
Streisand Chooses Zurich For Opening Gig
LATEST: Barbra Streisand will open her European tour in Zurich, Switzerland, after cancelling her previous opening date in Rome, Italy.Streisand was originally set to launch her tour at Rome’s Flaminio Stadium on 15 June (07), but pulled the gig last weekend (26-27May07).The Funny Girl star’s Rome gig had been met with controversy over the "extortionate"
50 Cent: 'release Date Is For Equality Among Fans'
LATEST: 50 Cent insists the decision to stall the release of his new album CURTIS is not due to the poor reception afforded to his two latest singles but is instead for ‘equality’ among fans.The album was due to go on sale on 26 June (07), but has been postponed until the beginning of September
Gruffudd Glad To Break Tradition With Fantastic Four Hero
Actor Ioan Gruffudd is grateful for his heroic role in the FANTASTIC FOUR movie series, because he believes British actors are often forced to take settle playing the villain.The Welsh star plays superhero Reed Richards in the comic films, and believes he has proved to Hollywood he can be convincing as an American.He says, "I’m
'intimidated' Bana Nearly Refused New Movie Role
Australian actor Eric Bana nearly turned down his latest film role, because he found the part too "intimidating".The Troy star has taken the lead role in low-budget biographical movie Romulus, My Father - a moving drama based on the life of philosopher Raimond Gaita, who moved with his parents from Europe to Australia shortly after
Depp Thankful For Overcoming Alcoholic Past
Actor Johnny Depp is so thankful for his Hollywood career and happy family life - because he almost lost it all early on in his career when he became completely dependant on alcohol.The Pirates Of The Caribbean star reveals how he almost destroyed his chances of a decent career when he got addicted to alcohol
Knightley's Smashing Temper
KEIRA KNIGHTLEY believes her hot temper is inherited from her actor father Will Knightley and she loves to release her anger by smashing glass.The Pirates Of The Caribbean beauty, 22, enjoys getting rid of her angst by throwing glasses, and calls the act "therapeutic".She says, "I have the Knightley streak. He gets angry at inanimate
Iggy Pop Waives Gig Fee For Children's Charity
Punk rocker Iggy Pop is set to play a gig in aid of a children’s charity this summer (07), and has waived his fee to benefit the kids.The singer offered to perform for free at the Rock The House Live concert in Leeds, England, after The Children’s Society used his song Lust For Life as
Longoria: 'i'm So Clumsy'
Actress Eva Longoria insists she is nothing like her DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES character, because she is often teased by her fiance TONY PARKER for her clumsy nature.The sexy Latina - who is set to marry her basketball lover in July (07) plays the high maintenance, former model Gabrielle Solis on the hit TV show, and despite
Longoria Gets Desperate Dancing
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Eva Longoria is taking desperate dancing lessons so she can trip the light fantastic as the host of the 2007 Alma Awards next week (05Jun07).The actress, who is also the host and executive producer of the awards show, will partner with pal and co-host Mario Lopez for a number with the professionals
Blair Cares For Sick Dogs
Actress Selma Blair works part-time at a Los Angeles dog shelter called the Lange Foundation, where she helps nurse injured and disabled strays.The Hellboy star came across the refuge when she was shopping for her own pet - her one-eyed pooch, Wink, was taken in by the carers at Lange.Sources tell In Touch Weekly magazine
Grant Loves Borat
Hugh Grant has lavished praise on fellow star SACHA BARON COHEN, branding him "one of the most intelligent men in Britain".The actor loves the comedian’s sense of humour, and admits to having watched Borat: Cultural Learnings Of America For Make Benefit Glorious Nation Of Kazakhstan countless times.He says, "Sacha Baron Cohen’s probably one of the
Federline Lands Movie Role Opposite Reeves
BRITNEY SPEARS’ ex-husband Kevin Federline is embarking on a movie career after landing a part in KEANU REEVES’ new film.The dancer/rapper will play a "small but notable" role in the thriller Night Watch, opposite Reeves and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker, according to In Touch Weekly magazine.It won’t be the 29-year-old’s first acting job - he
Abdul Fights Crippling Health Crisis
Pop star-turned-AMERICAN IDOL judge Paula Abdul has to endure specialised massages and takes arthritis medication and painkillers to help control her Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy.The Straight Up singer, who has four titanium plates in her neck and has undergone 14 surgeries, opens up to this week’s OK! magazine in America about her crippling health crisis.Abdul reveals
Levine's Workout Laceration Could Have Killed Him
MAROON 5 frontman Adam Levine is lucky to be alive after suffering a freak accident while working out backstage last year (06).The This Love singer was rushed to hospital after lacerating his chest when a workout went awry.He tells US magazine Blender, "It was one of the most painful things I’ve ever experienced."It was really
Labelle Stunned By Pryor's Generosity
PATTI LaBELLE had to call her husband from the road when touring partner Richard Pryor bought her a car and a home sauna as gift package - because she didn’t want her man to think she was having an affair.The Lady Marmalade star was shocked with the comedian’s generosity after performing at a show in
Ne-yo's Garbage Bag Of Tricks
R&B star NE-YO starts every album by sorting through a garbage bag of clutter.The So Sick singer/songwriter, who is currently working on Whitney Houston, Britney Spears and Michael Jackson’s comeback albums, admits he scribbles down lyrics and song ideas on napkins and then packs them away in rubbish bags.He explains, "When we first went into
Brown Dating Again
R&B singer Bobby Brown has confirmed he is dating again, just over a month after his divorce from WHITNEY HOUSTON was finalised.The My Prerogative star was spotted at nightclub Stereo By The Shore in Southampton, New York on Saturday (26May07) holding hands with his new lady Alicia Etheridge, who works in the music industry.Brown tells
Pirates Sequel Sets New World Record
PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN: AT WORLD’S END has smashed the record for the biggest worldwide opening in history - the movie raked in a massive $401 million (£200.5 million) in its first six days of release.The second sequel in the Walt Disney-made series has already broken box office records in the U.S. for the best
Callies Insists On Own Show Stunts
PRISON BREAK actress Sarah Wayne CALLIES proves her worth to her male co-stars by insisting on doing all of her own stunts.The star, who plays Dr Sara Tancredi in the hit TV show, likes to show her "ferocious" side on-set - but was disappointed when the show’s producers wouldn’t let her jump out of a
Fallon Almost Missed Kentucky Derby After Frat Party
Actor Jimmy Fallon arrived late at the Kentucky Derby sporting a hangover earlier this month (May07), after a group of fraternity students threw an impromptu party in his honour.The Almost Famous star and his girlfriend were heading home from a luxury bash when he jokingly asked the valets, who study at the nearby University Of
Lohan's Rep Begs Media For Privacy In Rehab
LATEST: Lindsay Lohan’s representatives have addressed the actress’ return to rehab, pleading with the press to "respect her privacy".The 20-year-old, who was arrested for driving under the influence on Saturday (26May07) after crashing her Mercedes in Beverly Hills, entered the Promises clinic in Malibu on Monday (28May07) - a day earlier than previously thought.A statement
Spears Vomits In La Club?
Troubled pop star Britney Spears is back to her wild partying ways - the Toxic singer was reportedly seen vomiting violently in the toilets of a Los Angeles hotel at the weekend (27May07).The 25-year-old mother-of-two yesterday (29May07) posted a message on her official website insisting she had entered rehab earlier this year (07) because she
Urban Tour Runs On Bio-diesel
Country singer Keith Urban is running his entire upcoming North American tour on Bio-Diesel power.The 40-year-old, who launches his 30-day tour in Phoenix, Arizona next week (08Jun07), will ensure all machinery on the tour will be powered by Bio-Diesel fuel.He says, "I’m especially proud to be able to do what we can for the environment."Movie
Birkhead's Refusal To Pay $650,000 Legal Bill
Photographer LARRY BIRKHEAD has reportedly refused to pay his lawyer DEBRA OPRI $650,000 in legal fees, after seeking her services in the custody battle for Anna Nicole Smith’s daughter earlier this year (07).Birkhead was revealed as the father of nine-month-old Dannielynn in April (07), following a bitter court fight with the former Playboy model’s boyfriend,
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