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Britney And Her Boys Still Day-tripping (e! Online)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:57:09 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Britney Spears shouldn't go planning any slumber parties just yet.  

British Airways Clips Naomi's Wings (e! Online)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:56:39 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - BA is calling BS on Naomi Campbell airport antics.

Lindsay's Ex-bodyguard Sues For Payday (e! Online)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:56:09 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Lindsay Lohan brief legal respite has come to an end.

Donny And Marie To Honor Moms On Tv Show (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:55:38 | Rate news: +0
AP - Donny and Marie Osmond will help salute the nation's moms as co-hosts of an NBC special scheduled for Mother's Day night, the network and Teleflora, the program's sponsor, have announced.

La Times Retracts Tupac Shakur Story (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:55:03 | Rate news: +2
AP - The Los Angeles Times on Monday retracted stories that implied purported associates of Sean "Diddy" Combs assaulted Tupac Shakur in 1994 and that Combs knew about it ahead of time.

Cleese Offers To Write Obama's Gags (afp)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:53:56 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Monty Python legend John Cleese is to offer his services as a speechwriter to Barack Obama if he wins the Democratic nomination to become US president, he told a British newspaper out Tuesday.

Rob Lowe And Wife Sue Former Nanny (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:53:24 | Rate news: +0
AP - Rob Lowe and his wife are suing their former nanny, claiming she told secrets and lies about their family.

Supermodel Naomi 'banned From British Airways' (afp)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:52:09 | Rate news: +0
AFP - British supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from flying with British Airways following her arrest at a London airport last week on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, media reports said Tuesday.

Cruise Production Pushes Back `valkyrie' (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:51:37 | Rate news: +0
AP - United Artists said Tuesday it has pushed back the release of "Valkyrie," starring Tom Cruise as a World War II German officer, from Oct. 3 until President's Day weekend starting Feb. 13.

Naomi Campbell Banned From British Airways: Reports (reuters)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:50:59 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been banned from flying with British Airways after she was escorted off a flight last week and arrested on suspicion of assaulting a police officer, media reports said on Tuesday.

Conan O'brien Stalker Pleads Guilty (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:50:17 | Rate news: +0
AP - The Roman Catholic priest accused of stalking NBC talk-show host Conan O'Brien has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct.

Pete Doherty Jailed For 14 Weeks (reuters)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:49:48 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - British rock star Pete Doherty was jailed on Tuesday for 14 weeks for breaching terms of his probation, his record label said. Parlophone Records said the Babyshambles frontman's show at the Royal Albert Hall scheduled for April 26 would have to be postponed.

Rob Lowe And Wife Sue Former Nanny
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:46:52 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Rob Lowe and his wife are suing their former nanny, claiming she told secrets and lies about their family. The complaint filed Monday in a Los Angeles Superior Court asks for at least $1,000,000 in damages and charges Laura Boyce with violating a confidentiality agreement, defamation and infliction of emotional distress on the former ''West Wing'' star; his wife, Sheryl; and their two sons.


Donny And Marie Osmond To Co-host Mother's Day Show
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:46:23 | Rate news: +1
NEW YORK (AP) - Donny and Marie Osmond will help salute the nation's moms as co-hosts of an NBC special scheduled for Mother's Day night, the network and Teleflora, the program's sponsor, have announced. On ''America's Favorite Mom,'' airing May 11, the Osmonds will crown a winner chosen online by viewer polling. The program will mark the holiday's centennial.


Snoop Dogg Confident He Will Be Allowed In Britain
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:45:47 | Rate news: +0
Rapper Snoop Dogg is confident a ruling allowing him to enter the U.K. will be upheld - despite appeals from British officials to have him barred from the country. The star - real name Calvin Broadus Jr. - was prohibited from entering the country after he was involved in a brawl at Heathrow Airport in April 2006.


'dancing With The Stars' Week 4: Adam Carolla To Be Sent Packing?
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:45:17 | Rate news: +0
Dancing With The Stars hosts Tom Bergeron and Samantha Harris are back to try my patience while nine couples get to dance their way into my heart with the paso doble and the waltz! Shall we begin? Wait. Before we begin, did you know Samantha Harris has a journalism degree from Northwestern where she graduated with honors?


Keith Richards Credits The Boy Scouts With Making Him A Leader
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:44:44 | Rate news: +0
Rolling Stones rocker Keith Richards has credited a stint in the Boy Scouts as a child with nurturing his leadership skills. The guitarist quickly moved up through the ranks in the youth organization, and insists the experience honed his ability to guide others.


Kelly Rowland Loves Video Blogging
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:44:12 | Rate news: +1
Singer Kelly Rowland is a big fan of video blogging - so she can show her fans what she's really like. The 26-year-old loves uploading footage of herself online because it gives people a chance to see her as an ordinary person.


Carrie Underwood Confirms That She's Single Again
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:41:58 | Rate news: +0
Country star Carrie Underwood has confirmed she and actor Chace Crawford have split. The singer insists she has no hard feelings towards the Gossip Girl star, who dumped Underwood by text message.


Jesse Mccartney Finally Meets Leona Lewis
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:41:29 | Rate news: +3
Singer Jesse McCartney was delighted to finally meet Leona Lewis - as he helped pen her worldwide number one single, Bleeding Love.


Brad Pitt Stuns 'idol Gives Back' Crowd-- By Showing Up
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:40:59 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt stunned the crowd at the taping for American Idol's second annual fund raiser Idol Gives Back on Sunday - by simply showing up. A sold out Kodak Theatre audience in Hollywood was treated to performances by Miley Cyrus, Snoop Dogg and Carrie Underwood, and though actor Pitt was among those billed to appear,


Near-death Crash Turns Niki Taylor Into A Biker
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:40:25 | Rate news: +1
Model Niki Taylor near-fatal car crash in 2001 has turned the once cautious beauty into a daredevil. Taylor was left fighting for her life with a collapsed lung and serio


Angela Kinsey Surprised 'the Office' Cast Mates With Pregnancy News
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:39:55 | Rate news: +0
The writers and crew of hit U.S. sitcom The Office were left stunned when the cast returned for duty after the Hollywood writer's strike - Angela Kinsey was pregnant. The actress, who plays awkward Angela Martin on the show, fell pregnant in September and kept the news from most of her colleagues until she returned to the set last month.


Rob Lowe Goes Public With Blackmail Claim
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:39:13 | Rate news: +0
Actor Rob Lowe has accused a former employee of trying to blackmail him out of $1.5 million. The West Wing star claims the unnamed woman has demanded he and his wife Sheryl pay the money by the end of this week, or she'll go public with allegations of harassment.


Madonna Set For Hometown Honor?
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:38:44 | Rate news: +0
Madonna's hometown wants her back - so officials there can give her the key to the city. Charles Brunner, the Mayor of Bay City, Michigan, wants to honor the Material Girl in front of her family and hometown friends - and he has approached the pop star's dad to help him in his quest.


Week In Video-game News: Tom Clancy Takes To The Skies; Sony's New Dualshock Controller
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:38:12 | Rate news: +0
News from the virtual world:

- MAJOR TOM: Tom Clancy is to Ubisoft as Mario is to Nintendo: a reliable brand name whose appearance in a game title practically guarantees financial success. This, despite the fact that a ' Tom Clancy ' character has never starred in a game, and the author himself appears to have little input on the products bearing his name.


Priest Charged In Conan O'brien Stalking Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:34:41 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) - The Roman Catholic priest accused of stalking NBC talk-show host Conan O'Brien has pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct. The Rev. David Ajemian admitted to the offense - sending letters and DVDs to O'Brien's home and business.


Tom Cruise Tale Axed From Village People Memoir
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:33:25 | Rate news: +0
The Village People cowboy Randy Jones has been forced to scrap an anecdote about Tom Cruise from his new memoir Macho Man, after editors feared action from the superstar's lawyers. Jones' book lifts the lid on the Y.M.C.A. band's 1980s heyday, and his wild lifestyle away from the stage and screen.


Rosie O'donnell: 'let Me Take Britney's Place'
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:32:55 | Rate news: +0
Actress Rosie O'Donnell wants to take Britney Spears place as the celebrity face of "mental illness", to relieve the pressure on the troubled star. The former talk show host believes both she and Spears may suffer from bipolar disorder - but insists she is better equipped to deal with the illness and the press intrusion.


United Artists Pushes Back The Release Of 'valkyrie' Again
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:31:36 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - United Artists said Tuesday it has pushed back the release of ''Valkyrie,'' starring Tom Cruise as a World War II German officer, from Oct. 3 until President's Day weekend starting Feb. 13. It's the second time the movie has been pushed back. It was originally slotted for June.


Orlando Bloom Is Not The 'prince Of Persia'
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:31:06 | Rate news: +0
Disney has denied Orlando Bloom will star in the studio's new blockbuster Prince Of Persia: Sands Of Time, according to internet reports. The 31-year-old Pirates Of The Caribbean actor was reported to have beaten off competition from Zac Efron to land the lead role in the adaptation of Jordan Mechner's popular computer game series.


Rob Lowe Is The Target Of A Blackmail Scheme Of "false Terribles"
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:29:51 | Rate news: +0
Actor Rob Lowe says a former employee of his tried to blackmail him and was demanding a payment of $1.5 million. The 'Brothers And Sisters' star claims the woman has demanded he and his wife Sheryl pay the money by the end of this week, or she would go public with allegations of harassment.

Britney Spears Close To Having Overnight Visits With Sons
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:28:48 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears is close to having overnight visits with her two sons.

The 'Toxic' singer - who lost all visitation rights to two-year-old Sean Preston and 18-month-old Jayden James in January following a stand-off with police - has recently had limited access to the boys and is now showing signs of responsible parental behavior.

Daniel Craig Beds Just One Girl In New Bond Film
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:28:18 | Rate news: +0
Daniel Craig beds just one Bond beauty in new film 'Quantum of Solace'.

Producer Michael Wilson claims the notoriously promiscuous secret agent - portrayed on screen by Craig - was so heartbroken by the death of his lover Vesper Lynd in previous movie 'Casino Royale' he has lost interest in the opposite sex.

Jennifer Lopez Asks Tom Cruise To Be Godfather To Her Twins
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:27:50 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Lopez wants Tom Cruise to be godfather to her twins.

The Latino star, who gave birth to son Max and daughter Emme on February 22, has reportedly persuaded her husband Marc Anthony to give Tom the role despite their differences in religious beliefs.

Liv Tyler Is Too Shy To Showcase Her Singing Talent
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:27:23 | Rate news: +0
Liv Tyler knows her singing ability is inherent in her but she just doesn't know how good she is. The actress daughter of Aerosmith rocker Steven Tyler and model singer Bebe Buell says she has longed for years to show her vocal talent but she lacks the courage to showcase it.

The 30-year-old "Armageddon" star had hoped the 2001 hit musical film "Moulin Rouge" would help her shed her shyness in showing off her singing skill. However, Oscar Award-winner Nicole Kidman bagged the role instead.

Leonardo Dicaprio Buys An Eco-friendly Apartment
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:26:54 | Rate news: +1
Leonardo DiCaprio has bought a "groundbreaking" eco-friendly apartment.

The 'Titanic' actor - who is an outspoken environmentalist - has purchased a 'green' flat in New York's pioneering Riverhouse complex, which offers one-bedroom properties from $835,000 and four-bedroom homes from $2,975,000.

Madonna To Adopt A Baby From India
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:26:24 | Rate news: +0
Madonna is set to adopt a baby from India.

The '4 Minutes' singer - who is in the final stages of formally adopting two-year-old Malawian son David Banda - is keen to open her home to a disadvantaged Indian tot after she fell in love with the country following her visit this year.

Girls Aloud Singer Sarah Harding's Boyfriend Proposes Marriage With A Horse
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:25:55 | Rate news: +0
Girls Aloud singer Sarah Harding is set to marry after her DJ lover proposed with a horse.

The blonde singer - who fell in love with horses after learning to play polo for reality TV show 'The Passions of Girls Aloud - was thrilled when boyfriend Tom Crane asked her to be his wife after presenting her with the unconventional gift.

Kate Moss Buys Herself A $180k Wedding Ring
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:25:16 | Rate news: +0
Kate Moss has reportedly splashed out $180,000 on her own wedding ring.

The supermodel - who is believed to have got engaged to rocker lover Jamie Hince in Paris, France, last month - has treated herself to a diamond and platinum band based on the Egyptian symbol of long life from exclusive London jewelers Garrard.

Keith Richards Bought Syringe From Toy Store To Use On His Drugs
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:24:40 | Rate news: +0
Keith Richards used to buy syringes to inject heroin from a toy shop.

The Rolling Stones legend - who recently revealed he still smokes marijuana "all the time" - found it difficult to transport his syringe kit to the U.S., so he relied on the children's nurses kit from New York's FAO Schwarz.

Madonna Defends Her Rigorous Exercise Routine
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:24:11 | Rate news: +0
Madonna has defended her intense exercise regime, saying it helps hone her vocal skills.

The '4 Minutes' singer - who was photographed with bulging biceps as she left a London gym recently - believes people are unfairly critical of her dedication to working out.

Kidman And Urban Buy Mansion In Brentwood
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:23:43 | Rate news: +1
The Los Angeles Times reported that actress Nicole Kidman and country rocker Keith Urban have purchased a $7 million dollar home in the posh Brentwood area of Los Angeles. The purchase comes after speculation that the couple would raise their first child in Australia. The contemporary style house was built on a cul-de-sac in 1964 and boasts five bedrooms, 4 ? bathrooms, lavish lawns, koi ponds, numerous walls of glass and a view of the Los Angeles skyline.

The couple married in June of 2006 and will be expecting their first child in July. They have been expanding their real estate portfolio and recently purchased a house in Memphis, Tennessee in March for $3.5 million.

Pamela Anderson's New Squeeze: Criss Angel
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:23:11 | Rate news: +0
Pamela Anderson is reportedly dating magician Criss Angel.

The former 'Baywatch' actress was spotted getting "very cozy" with Britney Spears' rumored ex-boyfriend at Elton John's concert in Washington on Saturday night.

Paris - How Much For That Cheetah?
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:21:22 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Paris Hilton wants to bring Africa to L.A. - in the form of a very fast pussy ... cat.A spy from Cape Town's Mount Nelson resort tells Gatecrasher that while Paris was there, she was obsessed with how much everything cost: "That included a...

Simon Hung On Photog's Tongue
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:20:41 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, American Idol If there's one thing Simon Cowell likes more than anything it's a big, giant ... tongue?!TMZ's camerawoman had Cowell second guessing committment outside Larry King yesterday, thanks to her elongated oral bundle of skeletal muscles.See Also ...

Greasy Bear -- Black Driver, Yellow Belly
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:19:59 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird Without his Uncle Tom bud Dallas Austin around, Brandon Davis is a total pansy.A braver Brandon flipped off paps Friday night at Villa -- but yesterday he booked it for his ride whenever cameras came close, still refusing to say a word about the...

Can't Have Sex In Rob's Bed And Get Away With It!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:19:13 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and Weird Screwing over Rob Lowe in Rob Lowe bed will get you sued. Now two more former employees of the former teen heartthrob are facing major lawsuits, and one allegedly did the nasty in Rob's own bed!In complaints filed yesterday, Rob and wife Sheryl...

Priscilla Moves Judges, Doesn't Move Face
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:17:09 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Dancing with the Stars Carrie Ann Inaba was just blown away by the "expressions" on Priscilla Presley face last night.We counted one. See Also Priscilla Presley Victim of Phony Cosmetic Doc...

Leoni's Forehead: Smooth As A Granny's Bottom
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:15:46 | Rate news: +5
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beauty Finally, someone over 40 who doesn't have a plastic surgeon on speed dial.Thanks Tea, for keeping it real....

Toni Braxton -- Un-break My Heart Attack?
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:14:21 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Music, Nurse! Singer Toni Braxton has been admitted to a Vegas hospital -- breathe again!We hear Braxton was admitted to St. Rose Dominican Hospital late last night after her show at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. FOX 5 in Vegas reports the diva is in good...

Celebrity Birthdays, April 8
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 09:15:29 | Rate news: +2
Happy Birthday to "Battlestar Galactica" actress Katee Sackhoff (1980), rapper Chino XL (1971), "Medium" star Patricia Arquette (1968), actress Robin Wright Penn (1966), DJ/rapper Biz Markie (1964), British musician/singer Julian Lennon (1963), Guns N' Roses guitarist Izzy Stradlin (1962), "The Dukes Of Hazzard" star John Schneider (1960),


Carrie Underwood & Chace Crawford Split By Text
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:24:46 | Rate news: +0
Ouch. We've all heard the rumors about Elton John faxing a request for divorce to his ex-wife but I never would have pegged Carrie Underwood for the cyber-split type. I guess I was wrong. Dotspotter star blogger, justagirl, has the details about Carrie Underwood and Chace Crawford's unconventional split…   Carrie Underwood performed at the taping of last night’s Idol Gives Back. She looked stunning in a floor length gown as she walked the red carpet and later sat onstage to perform one of her hit singles.   After her performance Carrie chatted with Extra about her break up with Chace Crawford:   “We’re both fine. We broke up over text....

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Pamela Anderson Signs On For E! Documentary Series
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:24:05 | Rate news: +2
Pamela Anderson – International sex symbol turned…crossing guard? It appears there's more to sweet Pam than what meets the eye. A big heart lives behind all that silicone and botox and we're about to get a glimpse of it on her new self titled E! reality show. I bet her crosswalk is the busiest one in LA. Dotspotter community member, hcarroll, has the story…   Pam Anderson is returning to the small screen – this time as the star of an "observational documentary series" that promises to present an intimate portrait of the mother and actress.   Tentatively titled Pamela, the series will debut on E! this summer.   "E!'s cameras capture Pam's...

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No Evidence On Princess Diana Murder
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:23:36 | Rate news: +1
It's hard to believe she died eleven years ago. Hopefully a recent ruling in Britain will help put to rest the painful memory of Princess Diana and then boyfriend, Dodi al Fayed's, untimely deaths. Dotspotter star blogger, showbiznews, offers insight into the case…   The coroner presiding over the inquest into the death of Princess Diana has told a London court there is “no evidence” to suggest she was murdered.  The British royal and her boyfriend Dodi Fayed were killed in a Paris, France car crash in 1997.  Fayed’s father, business mogul Mohamed Al Fayed, is convinced the couple was murdered, and, during his testimony at the High Court in February,...

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Eddie Murphy's Ex Wife Denies A Jimmy Choo Shoe Wrecked Their Marriage
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:18:44 | Rate news: +0
Eddie Murphy ex-wife of a little more than two weeks is laughing off reports that Jimmy Choo shoes had cost her their marriage.

Film producer Tracey Edmonds denies reports that a deal with the luxury shoe company was secretly signed by her brother, Michael McQuam, for her sister and bridesmaids to wear the shoes in wedding photos he had hoped to sell to People magazine.

Eva Longoria Parker And Husband Tony Parker Vindicated After Agency Apology
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:18:16 | Rate news: +0
'Desperate Housewives' star Eva Longoria Parker and professional basketball player Tony Parker are celebrating after bosses of X17, a Los Angeles based photo agency issued an apology to the newlyweds. The agency claimed that Parker had an affair with a French model last summer.

Longoria and her husband sued the company for $20 million after the agency ran with the allegations all made by Alexandra Paressant, who claimed she met Parker on his wedding day last July. Rumor is X17 never even met with Paressant to confirm the story.

George Clooney Launches Investigation On Mystery Caller
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:17:48 | Rate news: +0
George Clooney has ordered an investigation into a mystery caller urging him to "dump the b***h" referring to his girlfriend Sarah Larson.

Page Six reports that the "Leatherheads" actor had gotten a message left on his voicemail from a middle-age man who told him, "Dude, your friends asked me to give you a message: Dump the b***h before you're sorry!"

Jessica Alba Celebrates Baby Girl At Weekend Shower
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:17:07 | Rate news: +1
Mom-to-be Jessica Alba celebrated the upcoming birth of her baby at a shower Sunday with 40 guests. The actress celebrated with her girlfriends, although fiancé Cash Warren arrived after the luncheon to help take away the gifts.

The lunchtime baby shower was held at Ever After Tea House in Studio City. During the shower Alba announced that she is expecting a girl.

Mischa Barton To Accept Plea Deal In Dui Case
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:16:40 | Rate news: +0
It appears that actress Mischa Barton has learned her lesson, and in fact will be learning that lesson for the next three years on an unsupervised probation term. The former "O.C." star will accept a plea deal in her DUI case, sparing herself jail time.

An arraignment will be held Thursday in a Beverly Hills court, according to People.com. Barton, 22, was arrested for DUI in Los Angeles on December 27 after sheriff deputies spotted her weaving between two lanes of traffic. She also failed to signal when making a turn.

Joan Rivers Calls Victoria Beckham Arrogant
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:16:11 | Rate news: +0
Not one to sugar coat her words, Joan Rivers has lashed out at Victoria Beckham for being "arrogant."

In her trademark brash manner, the comedienne tells Access Hollywood, "I dislike Victoria Beckham I dislike the entitlement, the blunt total entitlement."

Johnny Depp Saves Film Extras From Accident
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:15:44 | Rate news: +0
He may play eccentrics in films but in real life, Johnny Depp plays an action hero. The multi-award winning star saved a group of extras from being hit by a car at the set of his latest movie "Public Enemies."

The 44-year-old Depp was shooting a scene in the crime drama film when a stuntman driving a 1933 Ford car sped onto a patch of ice and spun out towards six extras. The minor actors had their backs turned, thus, they were oblivious to the danger that was approaching them.

Tiffani Thiessen Hopes To Start A Family Not Star In A Spinoff
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:15:16 | Rate news: +0
Actress Tiffani Thiessen is in talks for a new project but it isn't the spinoff of "Beverly Hills, 90210." She is in talks with her husband about starting a family.

The actress, who starred in the original "Beverly Hills, 90210," told People.com that she and husband Brady Smith have been talking about starting a family. Thiessen and Smith wed in 2005.

Barton Bargains Her Way Out Of Dui Rap
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 07:13:24 | Rate news: +2
Filed under: Celebrity Justice "O.C." wanna been Mischa Barton has decided to take a plea bargain in her DUI case -- clever girl that one.A source tells TMZ that at her court date on Thursday she'll plead no contest to the DUI charge. In exchange, the marijuana charge will be...

Rob Lowe's Adventures In Babysitting (e! Online)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:55:19 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Rob Lowe nanny diaries have taken a sordid turn.  

Princess Diana Unlawfully Killed: Inquest Jury (afp)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:54:51 | Rate news: +0
AFP - The inquest into the death of Princess Diana returned a verdict of unlawful killing Monday, blaming the driving of chauffeur Henri Paul and paparazzi photographers pursuing her car at high speed.

Agents Switch Up On Stiller, Apatow, Others (e! Online)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:54:22 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Some guys go where the action is. Ben Stiller for one, is following the firebrand in the suit.  

Mischa Barton To Cut A Dui Deal (e! Online)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:53:43 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Mischa Barton is in bargaining mode. 

Diana: Life Of Glamour And Good Works Cut Cruelly Short (afp)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:53:15 | Rate news: +1
AFP - Princess Diana death in a 1997 Paris car crash, which an inquest ruled Monday was unlawful killing, cut short the life of the woman who injected Britain's royal family with celebrity glitz.

Bay City Wants 2nd Chance From Madonna (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:52:45 | Rate news: +0
AP - A city that more than two decades ago declined to honor Madonna with a key to the city wants the singer to give it a second chance.

Joey Fatone, Mel B. To Co-host Tlc Show (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:52:16 | Rate news: +0
AP - Melanie Brown and Joey Fatone have a new role to add to their scarily similar resumes: TLC host.

Los Angeles Times Retracts Hoax Rapper Story (reuters)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:50:58 | Rate news: -1
Reuters - The Los Angeles Times on Monday retracted a story that linked hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs to the 1994 shooting of rapper Tupac Shakur admitting that the report relied on fake FBI documents.

Bob Dylan Wins Pulitzer Prize (afp)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:50:29 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Legendary musician and folk icon Bob Dylan was handed a special citation from the Pulitzer Prize board Monday, following in the footsteps of fellow musicians Thelonious Monk and John Coltrane.

Ray J Moves From Sex Tape To New Album (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:50:00 | Rate news: +0
AP - Ray J is cruising down the Hollywood Freeway in his black Lamborghini when fans in a passing car recognize him. The singer/actor/sex-tape star slows down so they can snap a photo. The fans giddily check their digital camera as the $200,000 sports car speeds away.

Princes William And Harry 'agree' With Diana Verdict (afp)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:49:31 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Princes William and Harry, Princess Diana two sons, said in a statement Monday that they "agree" with the verdict of unlawful killing in the inquest into their mother's death.

Pamela Anderson Gets New Tv Show On E! (reuters)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:49:02 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - The life and times of Pamela Anderson the thrice-married former Playboy model and "Baywatch" star, will be featured in a new documentary-style show on E! television, the network said on Monday.

Dad Says 'crocodile Hunter' Suffered (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:48:34 | Rate news: +0
AP - Late "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin concealed pain and suffering behind his enthusiastic public persona, his father said in an interview broadcast Monday.

Donny And Marie To Honor Moms On Tv Show (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:48:05 | Rate news: +1
AP - Donny and Marie Osmond will help salute the nation's moms as co-hosts of an NBC special scheduled for Mother's Day night, the network and Teleflora, the program's sponsor, have announced.

La Times Retracts Story Linking Rap Mogul To Tupac Assault (afp)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:47:36 | Rate news: +0
AFP - The Los Angeles Times on Monday formally retracted a story based on bogus documents that linked rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs to the 1994 assault on late rapper Tupac Shakur

Mischa Barton Seeks Plea For Drunk Driving: Report (reuters)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:47:08 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Actress Mischa Barton who starred on television drama "The O.C.," has agreed to serve three years probation for drunken driving, allowing her to avoid jail and escape a charge for marijuana possession, according to a report on People.com.

Perez Says Sex Scene Was 'very Awkward' (ap)
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:46:40 | Rate news: +2
AP - Rosie Perez says shooting a steamy sex scene with her good friend John Leguizamo for their new movie, "The Take," was "very awkward."

Nancy Reagan's Tribute To Charlton Heston
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:46:03 | Rate news: +0
Ronald Reagan's widow Nancy has paid tribute to Charlton Heston dubbing the late actor "a hero on the big screen and a hero in life". Heston who died on Saturday, aged 83, was a long-term friend and supporter of the Republican ex-president. Both men moved into politics after acting careers and fought losing battles with Alzheimer's disease. Reagan died at age 93.


Liza Minnelli Still Struggles With Alcoholism
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:44:16 | Rate news: +0
Veteran singer/actress Liza Minnelli has been battling alcoholism for three decades - and continues to struggle with her addiction on a daily basis. The Cabaret star didn't sip her first drink until she was 30 - but eight years later, Minnelli had developed a substance abuse problem and was forced to acknowledge she was an addict.


Joey Fatone And Melanie Brown To Co-host 'the Singing Office'
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:43:49 | Rate news: +0
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) - Melanie Brown and Joey Fatone have a new role to add to their scarily similar resumes: TLC host. The duo will co-host ''The Singing Office,'' a tongue-in-cheek singing competition that pits different groups of employees against each other.


This Year's Lollapalooza Line-up Is Announced
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:43:10 | Rate news: +0
CHICAGO (AP) - Radiohead, Kanye West and Wilco are among the 90 bands and artists who will perform at this summer's Lollapalooza music festival. The festival will open August 1st in Chicago's Grant Park, near Lake Michigan.


The 10 Greatest Cast Members Of 'saturday Night Live'
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:42:03 | Rate news: +0
Live from New York, it's Saturday Night! These seven words have been shouted from Studio 8H of Rockefeller Center since Lorne Michaels created "Saturday Night Live" in 1975. The original name of the show was simply "Saturday Night" because at the time ABC had a show entitled "Saturday Night Live with Howard Cosell."


Spike Lee Supports Barack Obama
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:40:56 | Rate news: +0
Movie director Spike Lee is switching his allegiance from Hillary Clinton to her Democrat Presidential rival Barack Obama, after discovering the Illinois Senator is a fan of his films.


Keanu Reeves Won't Star In 'bill & Ted' Remake
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:40:27 | Rate news: +1
Keanu Reeves won't be reprising his role as time traveler Bill S. Preston Esq. in a remake of 1989 cult comedy Bill & Ted's Excellent Adventure. Reeves found fame starring alongside Alex Winter in the movie, as well as the 1991 follow up Bill & Ted's Bogus Journey.


Stuntman Hurt On 'the Taking Of Pelham 123' Movie Set
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:40:00 | Rate news: +0
A stuntman has been injured on the New York set of Denzel Washington new movie The Taking Of Pelham 123. The unnamed stand-in was hurt during a stunt on Saturday, in which the police car he was driving flipped over after being hit by an ambulance.


Kate Moss Is A 'style Queen' Again
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:39:32 | Rate news: +1
Supermodel Kate Moss has regained her title as Britain's best-dressed woman, according to a new magazine poll. The catwalk queen reigned for three straight years before being overtaken by Australian pop star Kylie Minogue in 2007's Glamour survey.


Rosie Perez Says Sex Scene With John Leguizamo Was 'very Awkward'
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:38:26 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) - Rosie Perez says shooting a steamy sex scene with her good friend John Leguizamo for their new movie, ''The Take,'' was ''very awkward.''


Clay Aiken To Release Brand-new Album, 'on My Way Here,' May 6
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:37:58 | Rate news: +0
Multi-platinum selling pop singer Clay Aiken will release his fourth album, On My Way Here, on RCA Records/19 Entertainment on May 6th, 2008. The collection is the 29-year-old Raleigh, NC, native's first album of original songs since his 2003 chart-topping, double-platinum debut Measure of a Man.


Paul Mccartney Praises Late Wife For Not Being Attention Hungry Like Recent Ex
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:36:52 | Rate news: +0
Paul McCartney has praised his late wife Linda's refusal to court publicity - in stark contrast to the attention-grabbing antics of his subsequent spouse Heather Mills. In a moving tribute to Linda - who lost her battle with breast cancer 10 years ago this month - the former Beatles singer has hailed her determination to keep their private life out of the news as one of her greatest assets.


Jim Carrey's 'horton' Remains International Number One
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:36:24 | Rate news: +0
Jim Carrey animated movie Horton Hears A Who! is the world's number one film for a second week.


Sally Field Feels For Britney Spears
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:35:56 | Rate news: +0
Oscar winner Sally Field has joined the ranks of the celebrities supporting Britney Spears insisting life must be unbearable for the troubled pop princess. The veteran actress admits the media circus surrounding Spears has made her realize how easy she had it when she was a young star.


Leona Lewis Remains Queen Of Europe
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:35:29 | Rate news: -1
British singer Leona Lewis "Bleeding Love" smash hit has topped the European singles chart for a fourth non-consecutive week.


Alicia Keys Comments On Beyonce & Jay-z's Nuptials
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:35:01 | Rate news: +0
Singer/songwriter Alicia Keys has publicly congratulated rapper Jay-Z and his new wife Beyonce Knowles who were married in a top-secret ceremony last week.


Uwe Boll Says He'll Quit Directing If A Million People Sign Online Petition
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:34:34 | Rate news: +0
Uwe Boll director of such box-office losers as In the Name of the King: A Dungeon Siege Tale and Alone In The Dark, says that he'll stop making movies if an online petition asking him to reaches a million signatures.


Newspaper Retracts Diddy Story
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:33:54 | Rate news: +0
The American newspaper that linked rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs to a gun attack on the late Tupac Shakur has retracted the incriminating article. The Los Angeles Times ran an article on March 17 claiming Combs' former manager, Czar Entertainment CEO Jimmy 'Henchman' Rosemond, was involved in a plan to ambush Shakur at a New York Recording studio in 1994.


Foxy Brown To Launch Reality Show?
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:33:25 | Rate news: +1
Rapper Foxy Brown is in talks to front her own reality TV show. The "Candy" singer - who is currently incarcerated at New York's Riker's Island jail - is reportedly negotiating with VH1 to document her day-to-day life in a new program.


Ron Wood Pushes For Faces Reunion
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:32:19 | Rate news: +0
Former Faces rocker Ronnie Wood wants reunite the band he quit in the 1970s to be a Rolling Stone. The guitarist's former bandmates, including Rod Stewart Kenney Jones and Ronnie Lane, are reportedly keen for a comeback.


Notes & Quotes
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:31:40 | Rate news: +0
"I dislike Victoria Beckham The arrogance when she walks into a room is astonishing." Comedienne Joan Rivers is not a fan of the former Spice Girl.

"They once gave me blue eyes on the cover of a magazine...


Glastonbury Suffers Slow Ticket Sales; Jay-z Still Blamed
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:31:13 | Rate news: +0
Reports suggesting Jay-Z's headline slot at this year's Glastonbury Festival in England has put off event regulars are gathering pace - tickets for the three-day spectacle are still available 24 hours after they went on sale.


Pamela Anderson Gets Reality Show
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:30:43 | Rate news: +2
Actress Pamela Anderson is to star in her own reality TV series. The new show, which has a working title of Pamela and will screen on E! this summer, promises to follow the thrice divorced mother-of-two as she juggles her professional career with her responsibilities as a parent.


Jay-z Marries Beyonce In New York
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:29:40 | Rate news: +0
Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z finally tied the knot on Friday, according to a report by People.com. "It happened earlier this evening," a friend of the couple said on Friday night. "Jay wanted it to be a really private affair - close friends and family."

The ceremony reportedly was held at Jay-Z's Manhattan apartment where guests included Destiny's Child members Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Jensen Ackles Set For My Bloody Valentine Remake. In 3-d
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:29:12 | Rate news: +0
Jensen Ackles is going from 'Supernatural' on the small tube to slasher on the big screen. The star is said to be in final negotiations to star in Lionsgate's horror/slasher remake of "My Bloody Valentine 3-D".

Not Everybody Loves Patricia Heaton
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:28:44 | Rate news: +1
Patricia Heaton - she's the actress who played Ray Romano's wife on 'Everybody loves Raymond' - must have been having a bad day when she was asked by an autograph hound to sign a coupla photos outside of club Avalon. Well, she took the fan photos and crumpled then up!

WTF was she thinking? A simple "no" would have been sufficient.

George Cooney's Football Pic Gets Sacked
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:28:16 | Rate news: +0
George Clooney a giant in his own mind and much beloved by powerful people in Hollywood, launched another bomb over the weekend. "Leatherheads" made $13.5 million on its opening weekend which is considered a small take for a $60 million picture. Despite being a media darling, movie fans don't give a hoot about the "sexiest man alive".

Actress Jasmine Guy Files For Divorce
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:27:29 | Rate news: +0
Actress Jasmine Guy best known as Whitley Gilbert on "A Different World," has filed for divorce from her husband. According to court documents in Los Angeles, Guy filed for divorce from husband Terrence Duckett.

The star cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split from her husband of nearly 10 years. Both Guy and Duckett are 46.

Carrie Underwood And Chace Crawfor Split Up By Text Message
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:27:01 | Rate news: +0
It's a modern world for Carrie Underwood and Chace Crawford. When the two recently split, they did it text style.

Underwood, the former "American Idol" winner, told Extra at the taping of "Idol Gives Back" that it was completely mutual. "We broke up over text so... it's like 'peace out.'" Underwood said it wasn't a tearful confrontation but rather a realization that the romance wasn't working. Underwood is busy with her music and Crawford is busying on the show "Gossip Girl." Although the couple hasn't spoken since the texting occurred, Underwood said she has nothing negative to say about her ex. "I don't like him, so it's no big deal."

Drew Barrymore Stumbles, Mumbles
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:25:47 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Double rehab grad D.B. left a West Hollywood club last night and walked to her car -- kinda, sorta.BFJustin Long gave Drew props -- literally -- as a bodyguard partially blocked the view. We're hopin' it was one of those weird nights. We like our...

D.l. Hughley Sounds Off On Greasy Bear
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:24:28 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird His name might be D.L., but his definitely aren't on the down low! H-wood celebs have a mouthful to say about Brandon Davis' rant last week. Comedian D.L.Hughley spoke about the greasy d-bag's at STK over the weekend. He's not down...

Seacrest Out ... With Girl!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:23:50 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Hot Bodies Sure, Ryan Seacrest is feeding from Benji Madden cast-offs, but Ryan's still winning here -- she's damn hot!The "Idol" host went out to Ago Friday night with Sophie Monk, who was Benji's fiancee before he hooked up with the skanktastic Paris...

Owen And Woody -- Asstastic!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:23:09 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Watch those tan lines! A nekkid Woody Harrelson skinny dipped over the weekend, showing all his assets. Best bud Owen Wilson came along too for the bizarre journey. They really are close! Owen opted to keep his boys in his shorts, while the two hung...

Quentin Tarantino And Rza: New Bffs?!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:22:29 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird In the running for one of the most random buddy pairings ever -- Quentin Tarantino and RZA from Wu-Tang! Quentin worked on his street cred while RZA worked on losing his....

Shauna Sand: Thanks For The Mammaries!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:21:51 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Hot Bodies TMZ's photog was too focused on her chest to really hear what she was saying -- but the weathered former Playmate is apparently fleeing L.A. for even warmer climates.Just in time too -- she actually got carded at Hyde. Seriously guys? She's a regular...

Brandon -- Mama Made Me Say It!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:20:33 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Feuds As if Brandon Davis couldn't be more hateable, he now says he became racist and homophobic because someone said something bad about his mommy.In a statement to TMZ, Greasy lamely tries to put the poop back in the horse. "I would like to apologize for...

"idol's" Ramiele Is Half A Photog Tall
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:19:55 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: American Idol We caught up with the latest "Idol" reject, Ramiele Malubay outside of Regis' show today, and one photog knelt before her -- because he had to. Otherwise, her eye-level would've been right around, oh, his waist-level. And that would just be awkward....

Rob Lowe -- The Bitch Set Me Up!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:17:59 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Wacky and Weird Rob Lowe says he's about to be blackmailed by a former employee -- and he's not taking it lying down.Lowe claims that a woman who worked for him for seven years just demanded $1.5 million in hush money, otherwise she's going to accuse him of what he...

Jamie Lynn: 17 Going On 80
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:17:16 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears Sure, she's a knocked up, unwed, underage Disney Star -- but Jamie Lynn and Casey Aldridge couldn't be more boring.They celebrated her 17th b-day with an excruciatingly ho hum dinner at Ruby Tuesday. Try the crab cakes!See Also Jamie Lynn ..

Busted! Celebs With Crack In Public
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:16:49 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Hot Bodies There's nothing better than spotting your favorite celebrity -- then getting a double serving of their butt cheeks with a side of crack salad. Welcome to the dark side!See Also Pick a Winner! Mary Carey -- Busting Out!...

Shatner's Common Sense Beamed To Oblivion
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:16:08 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird He started the conversation yammering nonsense -- then he made it clear he wasn't Jessica Alba.And thank goodness ... he wouldn't look quite as good in those "Sin City" chaps.See Also Captain Kirk -- Larger in Real Life...

Jay-z's In Ny -- But Where's His Ring?!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:15:24 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beyonce Knowles The Beyonce/Jay-Z "wedding" has more conspiracy theories than an episode of "Lost" -- and it's getting even more complicated.The Jigga Man walked around New York today without a wedding band, but said "thanks" when he was congratulated on the...

Kate Gets Wet And Wild
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:14:56 | Rate news: +2
Filed under: Hot Mamas Johnny Depp's ex hits another stop on her amusement park world tour Kate Moss and daughter Lila Grace stopped by Universal Studios Hollywood and rode the "Jurassic Park" ride. But not before buying those stupid yellow slickers to keep from getting...

Jasmine's Different World -- The Single Life!
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:14:16 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Break-Ups Jasmine Guy filed for divorce last week from her husband of nearly 10 years, Terrence Mitchell Duckett -- and she has a laundry list of stuff she plans to keep. You go, Whitley!In court papers filed April 3, Guy has two pages of items she lists as...

F***ing Around With Rob Lowe Will Get You Sued
Tue, 08 Apr 2008 03:13:37 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Rob Lowe has taken his battle against his former nanny from the Internet to the courtroom -- and he's not f***ing around!In a lawsuit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, Lowe and wife Sheryl claim former employee Laura Boyce violated a strict...

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