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Ellen Degeneres Weds Long-time Partner: Report (afp)
AFP - Comedienne Ellen DeGeneres has tied the knot with girlfriend Portia de Rossi at a private ceremony in California, three months after the state ended a ban on same-sex marriage, a report said Sunday.
Thousands Pay Respects To Bernie Mac
CHICAGO (AP) - As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town." Reports: Ellen Degeneres And Portia De Rossi Wed In Calif.
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. (AP) - There was much dancing: Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are married, according to reports. 'like A Prayer' Is Top Madonna Song
Madonna's number one hit Like A Prayer has topped a new poll of her ultimate tracks. Zac Efron Enjoys Speed
Actor Zac Efron showed off his love of cars recently when he took to the road at the Infineon Raceway in California. Amy Winehouse Takes Goddaughter Clubbing
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has come under fire after reportedly taking her 12-year-old goddaughter out clubbing in London. Actors' Gift To Heath Ledger's Daughter
Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell have donated their fee for completing Heath Ledger final film role to the late star's daughter. Michelle Yeoh Fights For Better Roads
Former Bond girl Michelle Yeoh has launched a personal crusade to improve the roads in developing countries after learning that children are killed or maimed every 30 seconds on "death tracks". "million Dollar" Holmes
Filed under: Tom & Katie, We're Just Sayin', Reality TVHere's "Million Dollar Listing's" man-shagadelic real estate douche bag Chad Rogers (left) -- and former actress turned Scientolomom Katie Holmes (right).One of them sold their soul to the devil for money.We're just sayin'!See Also Marilyn...
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Tom Jones: It's Not Unusual To Wear A Mankini
Filed under: Hot Bodies Tom Jones known for a his long, er, singing career, let it all almost hang out while at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.See Also Arnold: I'll Be Back in Man Panties...Permalink
Adrian Grenier: I Gave My Love A Cherry
Just like 10 million broken-hearted frat boys before him, Adrian Grenier -- who just split with Isabel Lucas -- took his six-string beachside to woo some girls with songs about his vulnerable heart.See Also Isabel Lucas Wants No Part of...Permalink
Madonna Turns 3.3 Miley's Old
Filed under: Music, Madonna, A-RodAdmit it, two things you never thought would happen -- Madonna turning 50, and her celebrating the cherished moment with husbore Guy Ritchie Madge's half-century soiree last night was at Volstead, a private party nightclub in London's west end.See...
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John Mayer: I Didn't Want To Waste Her Time
Filed under: Break-Ups, Jennifer Aniston, John Mayer We're guessin' if John Mayer keeps his subscription to Us Weekly, he'll only use it if Jennifer Aniston ever comes over again with Norman and the pooch does his business.Mayer was indignant at reports his relationship with Jen was torpedoed because...Permalink
Ellen Degeneres And Portia De Rossi Wed!
Ellen DeGeneres and longtime girlfriend Portia de Rossi said "I do" Saturday night in Los Angeles, People confirms. The couple, who've been an item since 2004, were married in front of just 19 close friends and family. The pair wore ensembles by Zac Posen and exchanged rings by Neil Lane.[Read full story on The Insider]
Ellen Degeneres Marries Girlfriend At Home In L.a.: People (reuters)
Reuters - U.S. comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres married her long-time partner, actress Portia de Rossi, at their home in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to People magazine.
Thousands Pay Respects To Comedy King Bernie Mac (ap)
AP - CHICAGO (AP) — As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."
Reports: Degeneres And De Rossi Wed In Calif. (ap)
AP - There are reports that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have wed in what is perhaps the highest-profile gay marriage since California legalized the unions.
Celebrity Birthdays, August 17
Happy Birthday to Nightwish singer Tarja Turunen (1977), French soccer star Thierry Henry (1977), New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada (1971), New Kid On The Block Donnie Wahlberg (1969), "Rockstar: Supernova" guitarist Gilby Clarke (1962), Kim Kardashian In Sin City!
Kim Kardashian and her mom Kris spend some quality bonding time together Saturday morning as they play a game of bocce ball on the back patio of Rao's at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. The famous family was in Sin City shooting season three of the popular show "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."[Read full story on The Insider]
Mayer Blames 'different Lives' For Split With Jen
In an all-new interview with Ok! magazine, John Mayer reveals the reasons behind his split with Jennifer Aniston. "People have different chemistry, they have different lives," John tells the mag. "It's not about years, it's about going out with somebody, being truthful on the way in, being truthful in the middle and being truthful on the way out. You're either a cheater or you break up and I'm not the first, I'm the second. And that's it. There's no lying, there's no bullsh**." Despite going separate ways, John, who calls the split "the most normal thing in the world," has nothing but kind words about his now-former flame. "Jennifer Aniston is the smartest, most sophisticated person I think I've ever met," he added. "She's one of the most lovely people I've ever met in my life."[Read full story on The Insider]
Court Rejects Halt In Spector's Retrial (e! Online)
E! Online - Three days is all the extra time Phil Spector is going to get.
Thousands Pay Respects To Comedy King Bernie Mac (ap)
AP - As Cedric the Entertainer scanned the crowd of more than 6,000 gathered on Chicago's South Side to remember Bernie Mac on Saturday, he cracked that the comedy king was "still the hottest ticket in town."
Influential Brazilian Singer-songwriter Caymmi Dies (reuters)
Reuters - Brazilian singer-songwriter Dorival Caymmi, who rose to fame in the 1930s by writing a hit song for Carmen Miranda and became known as the grandfather of bossa nova, died on Saturday. He was 94.
Shaq Back With Wife
Basketball star-turned-rapper and actor Shaquille O'Neal and his wife Shaunie have reconciled almost a year after they began public and messy divorce proceedings. Danny Bonaduce Fights Off Muggers
Former child star Danny Bonaduce was slashed across the chest and arm with a knife during a recent failed attempt to mug him. Hilary Duff Engaged?
Actress/singer Hilary Duff has sparked rumors she's taking her relationship with hockey star Mike Comrie to the next level, after she was photographed wearing a ring on her wedding finger. Texas Town Responds To Stephen Colbert's Slam
CANTON, Texas (AP) - Stephen Colbert one-man campaign against towns named Canton has its latest target firing back. Hulk Hogan Wins Latest Divorce Battle
A judge has ruled Hulk Hogan no longer has to give his estranged wife $4.2 million to buy an apartment in Las Vegas. Emily Mortimer's Bedside Vigil For Sick Dad
Actress Emily Mortimer is holding a bedside vigil for her ailing writer father John Mortimer after he was admitted to a London hospital earlier this month. Kim K Leaves Bush For Pussycats
Filed under: Hot Vegas, Kim KardashianTush-a-licious Kim Kardashian joined the Pussycat Dolls in Las Vegas last night.Giving us all another reason to enjoy laughter.See Also The Tush Is a Pussycat! Car Co. Says Kim K's Ex Drove Off Without Paying...
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Paris Exposes Herself
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Paris Hilton Paris really needs to get to the doctor ASAP.Her brain is showing.See Also Paris to McCain Attack Ad Is Not Hot Paris Not THAT Big a Famewhore...Permalink
Shia's Finger Lookin' Good
Filed under: Nurse!, Shia LaBeouf Looks like the Transformers sequel will be back on track. Shia LaBeouf was snapped walking out of a medical building in Glendale, CA this afternoon. Hand it to Shia -- he makes recovery look good.See Also Shia's Mom is From A Galaxy Far, Far...Permalink
Ben Stiller Uses The Tom Cruise Escape Method
Filed under: Tom & KatieBen Stiller and his family have discovered the easiest way to escape the pappers in NYC -- eat dinner with people more famous than you.See Also Tom Cruise Allows Alien Invasion of Space TomKat Ignores the Krazies...
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Geldof's Husband 'terrified' Of Meeting Sir Bob
LATEST: PEACHES GELDOF’s new husband is "terrified" of meeting her father SIR Bob Geldof American rocker Max Drummey wed Peaches in Las Vegas last week (ends15Aug08) despite only dating for one month.And Drummey admits he is terrified of meeting his new father-in-law.He says, "He’s always been friendly but as you’d expect, he has what I call
Shriver: 'drunk Lazenby Abused Children'
LATEST: Former BOND star George Lazenby has slammed his estranged wife for branding him an "abusive alcoholic" who gave alcohol to his children.Tennis ace Pam Shriver is divorcing the actor after six years of marriage.Shriver claims he has threatened to kill her and previously assaulted her in a drunken rage.She further claims he fed alcohol
Duff Engaged?
Actress/singer Hilary Duff has sparked rumours she’s taking her relationship with hockey star MIKE COMRIE to the next level, after she was snapped wearing a ring on her wedding finger.The 20-year-old star was spotted leaving Hollywood’s Il Sole restaurant with National Hockey League (NHL) star Comrie on Friday night (15Aug08) when she flashed her left
Murray's Perfect Skydive Gets Festival Off To Great Start
Actor Bill Murray kicked off the festivities for Illinois’ 50th Annual Chicago Air and Water Show 2008 on Friday (15Aug08) in spectacular fashion - by performing a skydive in front of the packed crowd.The Lost In Translation star, 57, executed a tandem jump with The Golden Knights, the U.S. Army’s parachute team, on Friday afternoon,
Bonaduce Fights Off Muggers
Former child star Danny Bonaduce was slashed across the chest and arm with a knife during a recent failed attempt to mug him.The one-time Partridge Family star claims the incident happened while he was working out in a Los Angeles park.The 49-year-old tells the National Enquirer, "These wild-eyed dudes walked up to me and my
Yeoh Fights For Better Roads
Former BOND girl Michelle Yeoh has launched a personal crusade to improve the roads in developing countries after learning that children are killed or maimed every 30 seconds on "death tracks".The Chinese actress has become a leading lady in the Make Roads Safe campaign, and is planning a trip to the United Nations headquarters to
Mortimer's Bedside Vigil For Sick Dad
Actress Emily Mortimer is holding a bedside vigil for her ailing writer father SIR JOHN MORTIMER after he was admitted to a London hospital earlier this month (Aug08).The Match Point star, 36, flew back to her native Britain from her New York home when she heard her dad had been taken sick.He was checked into
Hogan Wins Latest Divorce Row
A judge has ruled Hulk Hogan no longer has to give his estranged wife $4.2 million (£2.1 million) to buy an apartment in Las Vegas.The pair has been embroiled in a bitter war of words since Linda Bollea filed for divorce from Hogan - real name Terry Bollea - last November (07) after 23 years
Swinton's Rain Dance Prayer
Actress Tilda Swinton performed a little dance ritual before the start of her glamour-free film festival in Scotland this weekend - to pray for rain.The Oscar winner has become so disillusioned with celebrity-packed film festivals, she set up her own which promises to be more low-key.The Michael Clayton star founded The Ballerina Ballroom Cinema of
Efron Speeds Through Racetrack
Actor Zac Efron showed off his love of cars recently when he took to the road at the Infineon Raceway in California.The High School Musical star hit the racetrack in Sonoma as part of the Audi Driving Experience.He raced for four hours in a $118,000 (£59,000) Audi R8 car.And Efron admits he thoroughly enjoyed the
Madonna & Ritchie's 2003 Separation
MADONNA and husband GUY RITCHIE separated briefly in 2003 after a series of counselling sessions, according to a British author.Wendy Leigh - who co-wrote Life With My Sister Madonna with the singer’s brother Christopher Ciccone - claims Madonna confessed to the temporary split in a letter to her sibling.But the revelation about the couple -
Beckham Expresses Sadness At Greyhound Track Closure
Soccer superstar David Beckham is upset at the closure of a greyhound race track in his native East London - because it’s where he had his first job.The Los Angeles Galaxy star was employed as a youth at Walthamstow Greyhound Racing Stadium, near his birthplace of Leytonstone, but the venue is due to close after
Depp, Law & Farrell's Gift To Ledger's Daughter
Johnny Depp JUDE LAW and COLIN FARRELL have donated their fee for completing HEATH LEDGER’s final film role to the late star’s daughter.The acting trio agreed to play versions of Ledger’s character Tim in The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus following his death in January (08).And they decided to donate their fees to two-year-old Matilda -
Winehouse Takes Goddaughter Clubbing
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has come under fire after reportedly taking her 12-year-old goddaughter out clubbing in London.The Rehab hitmaker made her first public appearance in almost a fortnight on Thursday (14Aug08) when she attended a fundraiser at the Dingwalls bar in Camden, north London, to raise cash for her old haunt, The Hawley Arms,
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