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The Insider On Tv: Tonight
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:03:42 | Rate news: +0
John Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter with a baby -- we have the all-new photo that may be affecting Edwards' marriage to Elizabeth now! Then, Rosie O'Donnell as "Seinfeld"'s Elaine? Harrison Ford as "All in the Family"'s Meathead? Inside the new tell-all about Hollywood's most famous near-miss casting calls. Plus, three stars -- one dress! The all-new fashion face-off! For all these stories and more, tune in to "The Insider" on TV -- tonight!

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Htv Raw: Jamie Foxx Chows, Lindsay Shops
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:02:27 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood.tv is on the scene as Jamie Foxx and a lovely lady friend duck out of the upscale Chinese eatery Mr. Chow and into a waiting luxury vehicle. Then, it's a photog frenzy as Lindsay Lohan and Sam Ronson go clothes shopping -- don’t miss Lindsay’s special shout-out to Olympic poster-boy Michael Phelps! Finally, spotted out dining with hubby Dean McDermott, Tori Spelling turns the cameras on the paps, with amusing results.

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Sporty Spice Makes Big Annoucement!
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 19:01:46 | Rate news: +0
Melanie Chisholm -- aka Sporty Spice -- announced on her Web site today that she and her husband Tom are expecting their first baby together. "You all know how much I value my privacy so I'm sure I can rely on you to respect that, particularly at this time," she writes on her site. "I will be taking it easy but am also excited to star writing for the fifth album. I'll need some time off to be a mum, but before you know it, we'll be back."

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Spice Girl Mel C Expecting Her First Baby (reuters)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:58:17 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm said on Friday she is expecting her first baby, the last member of the top-selling band to become a mother.

Teri Hatcher's Jailed Pedophile Uncle Dies
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:54:55 | Rate news: +0
The child molester Teri Hatcher helped put behind bars has died in jail. Richard Hayes Stone was serving a 14-year jail sentence when he died on Tuesday of colon cancer,


Maureen Mccormick Boycotts 'tropic Thunder' For Poking Fun At The Disabled
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:53:08 | Rate news: +2
Former Brady Bunch pin-up Maureen McCormick has pledged to boycott Ben Stiller's war comedy Tropic Thunder as part of a protest about the film's use of the word retard.


Spotlight On Bill Murray's Best Films
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:52:38 | Rate news: +0
It's been a rough last few months for one of our favorites, Bill Murray We will forgo rehashing Murray's legal and marital problems and instead take a look


Justin Timberlake Denies Spears Duet
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:52:10 | Rate news: +1
Justin Timberlake has denied reports he will team up with ex-girlfriend Britney Spears to collaborate on a song.


A Quick Look At Some Top Rap Feuds
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:51:41 | Rate news: +0
The music industry has always thrived on fabricated competition to generate publicity; The Beatles vs. The Rolling Stones, The Beatles vs. Elvis Presley


Avril Lavigne's Malaysian Concert To Go Ahead
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:51:00 | Rate news: +2
Canadian singer Avril Lavigne will go ahead with her canceled concert in Malaysia - after winning the approval of the government.


The Most Underrated & Overrated Influential Tv Shows
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:50:32 | Rate news: +0
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, and on television it often appears to be the only form of creativity. Yes, ever since Milton Berle first stole a joke for "Texaco Star Theatre",


Metallica: 'film Proved We Were Egomaniacs'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:49:45 | Rate news: +0
Metallica stars Lars Ulrich and James Hetfield are pleased they starred in 2004 "rockumentary" Some Kind Of Monster - because it forced them to quit arguing with each other.


Melanie Chisholm Says She's Pregnant
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:49:15 | Rate news: +0
LONDON (AP) - Singer Melanie Chisholm says she is expecting a baby which will make her the last of the former Spice Girls to become a mother.


Celine Dion Given Honorary Doctorate
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:47:28 | Rate news: +2
Celine Dion has added the title of doctor to her resume, after receiving an honorary degree from a Canadian university.


Madonna Plans For Tour Spectacular
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:42:24 | Rate news: +0
Madonna's upcoming Sticky & Sweet shows will be split up into four sections - Pimp, Old School, Gypsy and Rave. The pop star's latest concert trek will begin in Wales this weekend and details have emerged as to what has gone into the production.


Anna Faris: 'hefner Loved My Body'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:41:56 | Rate news: +0
Playboy king Hugh Hefner made sure Anna Faris measured up for her role in The House Bunny - by ogling her breasts.


One Of The Girls In Danity Kane Angers Diddy
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:40:48 | Rate news: +1
Danity Kane star Aubrey O'Day risked ejection from the girl group when she clashed with svengali Diddy during a reality TV show. The blond and the rap mogul faced off during a band meeting


Tila Tequila's Girlfriend Cited For 'beating A Bouncer'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:40:20 | Rate news: +0
Model-turned-reality TV star Tila Tequila socialite girlfriend Courtenay Semel has been accused of assaulting a Las Vegas security guard. The 28-year-old daughter of former Yahoo CEO Terry Semel was cited by cops in Sin City


'now That's What I Call Country' To Be Released August 26
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:39:12 | Rate news: +0
The ultimate country music collection features today's hottest hits from country music superstars Sugarland, Kenny Chesney Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Swift, Rascal Flatts, Trace Adkins, George Strait, Reba and many more!


Spicy Food Caused Jean Reno's 'heart Attack'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:38:32 | Rate news: +0
French actor Jean Reno 'heart attack' was actually a bout of heartburn and gastroenteritis, according to his publicist. Reports suggested the Da Vinci Code star had been rushed to the Fort-de-France hospital


Martin Sheen Blasts The Screen Actors Guild
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:38:05 | Rate news: +1
Hollywood legend Martin Sheen has slammed leaders of the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) for exploiting its A-list members' names to gain support for a controversial revision of its voting policy.


Jessica Simpson To Market Skanky Beer
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:36:19 | Rate news: +0
In an attempt to win over football fans, Jessica Simpson is endorsing a new brew, called Stampede Light PLUS, for a Dallas brewery. Claiming she's making a "smart choice" with a "smart beer", the sometime actress who can't tell chicken from tuna believes the concoction is good for one's active lifestyle.

Stampede Light Plus Beer is described as a low-carb, low-calorie vitamin beer designed to "support an active lifestyle."

Ricky Martin Welcomes Twin Boys
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:35:49 | Rate news: +2
It's always been Living La Vida Loca for Ricky Martin and now he has twin sons to share his life with. The Latin superstar had the children via a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago, according to his reps.

"The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky's full-time care," said the statement.

Gwen Stefani And Gavin Rossdale Welcome Newest Son, Zuma
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:34:16 | Rate news: +0
Pop star Gwen Stefani and rocker husband Gavin Rossdale have welcomed their second son on Thursday, it has been confirmed.

Weighing 8.5 pounds, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale was born at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles at 12:46 p.m. He joins 2-year-old brother Kingston James McGregor Rossdale, who was also born at the L.A. medical facility.

Janet Jackson Releasing Own Range Of Underwear With Australian Designer Bruno Schiavi
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:33:48 | Rate news: +0
Janet Jackson is releasing her own range of underwear. Designed by the singer in collaboration with Australian designer Bruno Schiavi, the line is named after Janet's 1987 hit "Pleasure Principle."

Janet said: "People have come to me with other ideas but lingerie is a passion for me. Just like music and acting, I can't do it unless I put 100 per cent into it. I've always hated it when lingerie is uncomfortable."

Jerry O'connell Says He Will Be Strict With His Unborn Twin Daughters With Wife Rebecca Romjin
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:33:20 | Rate news: +0
Jerry O'Connell says his unborn twin daughters can't have sex until he dies.

The "Jerry Maguire" actor, whose wife Rebecca Romijn is five months pregnant, will be a strict father when his daughters decide they want to date.

Madonna Buys 100 Pairs Of Fishnet Stockings For Her Upcoming World Tour
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:32:52 | Rate news: +0
Madonna has bought 100 pairs of fishnet stockings for her upcoming tour.

The "Give It 2 Me" singer - who turned 50 last weekend - got staff to trawl internet auction site eBay and dance shops for the garments to make sure she has the perfect leg-wear.

Patrick Swayze Keeping A Positive Attitude On Beating His Cancer
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:32:23 | Rate news: +0
Patrick Swayze remains optimistic he can beat pancreatic cancer.

The "Dirty Dancing" actor, who was rumored to be dying after he was diagnosed with the disease earlier this year, is doing all he can to remain in good physical condition.

Peaches Geldorf Reunites With New Husband Max Drummey
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:31:55 | Rate news: +0
Peaches Geldof has finally been reunited with her new husband.

The 19-year-old - the daughter of singer and Live Aid organizer Bob Geldof - was seen leaving Manchester's plush Malmaison Hotel with rocker Max Drummey, 24, on Thursday morning.

Pink Denies Dissing Estranged Husband Carey Hart In New Video For Her Song "so What"
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:31:28 | Rate news: +0
Pink has denied "dissing" her estranged husband in her new video.

The "Stupid Girls" singer - real name Alecia Moore - is seen sawing down a tree bearing a love heart containing her and motocross star Carey Hart's names in the promotional clip for "So What" as she sings "I'm all right, I'm just fine and you're a tool."

Ellen Degeneres And Portia De Rossi Thinking About Starting A Family
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:30:48 | Rate news: +0
Ellen DeGeneres and her new wife Portia de Rossi are thinking about starting a family.

Former "Ally McBeal" actress Portia - who wed Ellen in an intimate sunset ceremony last week - revealed the couple have already discussed having children.

Scarlett Johansson Delays Wedding To Ryan Reynolds Until After The U.s. Presidential Election
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:29:37 | Rate news: +0
Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds have delayed their wedding until after the U.S. Presidential election.

The "Other Boleyn Girl" actress is keen to hold off on the couple's nuptials because her twin brother Hunter is currently working on Democratic hopeful Barack Obama's campaign.

Winona Ryder And Tom Green Reportedly Dating
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:28:30 | Rate news: +0
Winona Ryder is reportedly dating comedian Tom Green.

The "A Scanner Darkly" actress, who is said to have split from Rilo Kiley rocker Blake Sennett just a few weeks ago, was seen cuddling Tom in Hollywood's Crown Bar last week.

Sporty Spice Mel C Reveals She's Expecting Her First Child
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:28:01 | Rate news: +0
Former Spice Girl Melanie Chisholm has revealed she is pregnant. Mel, 34, is expecting her first baby with her partner of six years, Thomas Starr.

She is the last of the five Spice Girls to have a baby. Mel - also known as Mel C and Sporty Spice - revealed Thursday she is "delighted" by the news.

Cns Celebrity Report: Joe Jonas And Taylor Swift Appear To Be Dating
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:27:34 | Rate news: +0
First there were rumors that Miley Cyrus was dating youngest Jonas Brother Nick. Now rumors are swirling that middle Jonas Brother, Joe, is dating country singing sweetheart Taylor Swift

Even though Taylor, 18, has said that Joe is just a friend, he did turn up at her concert Sunday night in West Palm Beach, apparently without his brothers Kevin and Nick. Taylor was opening for Rascal Flatts at the Cruzan Ampitheatre.

Teri Hatcher's Abuser Dies In Jail From Colon Cancer
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:26:12 | Rate news: +0
Teri Hatcher abuser has died in jail. Richard Hayes Stone - the "Desperate Housewives" actress' former uncle who she helped put in prison for molesting two girls - was six years into a 14-year sentence when he passed away from colon cancer at the age of 70.

Santa Clara County Deputy District Attorney Chuck Gillingham, who prosecuted Stone, said: "It closes the book on a very, very sad tragedy. Unfortunately those who are still alive will always suffer from his actions."

Uma Thurman Finds Confident And Intelligent Men Sexy
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:25:45 | Rate news: +1
Uma Thurman finds confident men sexy. The "Kill Bill" actress, who is engaged to Swiss businessman Arpad Busson, can't resist a guy who is clever and sure of himself.

She said: "Confidence, intelligence and goodness. There's nothing sexier than that combination."

Tila Tequila's Girlfriend Courtenay Semel Cited On Misdemeanor Battery For Hitting A Bouncer On His Head
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:25:18 | Rate news: +0
MySpace phenomenon Tila Tequila newest girlfriend, Courtenay Semel, has been cited on Wednesday in Las Vegas for allegedly hitting a nightclub security guard on the back of his head.

Former Yahoo! CEO Terry Semel's daughter, Courtenay, apparently got into a heated argument with the Pure nightclub's bouncer around 4 a.m. when she hit the employee in the head.

Adriana Lima And Doutzen Kroes Because They Are Hot
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:12:19 | Rate news: +2
Here's Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes posing in lingerie for the "Supermodel Obsession” book. I don't know if these shots are old or new, but they're damn hot. So hot in fact, that I don't want to taint them with my filthy writing. That said, enjoy.

Gwen And Gavin Birth A Brother For Kingston
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:11:41 | Rate news: +0
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale welcomed their second little prince today, E! News has confirmed.

Son Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale was born Thursday at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, joining 2-year-old brother Kingston in the musically inclined couple's burgeoning brood.

Tila Tequila's Girlfriend: Not The Right Kind Of Fine
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:11:11 | Rate news: +0
This probably isn't the kind of shot that Tila Tequila was talking about.

Courtenay Semel, daughter of former Yahoo! mogul Terry Semel and current girlfriend of the equal-opportunity MTV star, was cited Wednesday in Las Vegas for misdemeanor battery after allegedly hitting a nightclub security guard on the back of the head.

Are Cute Little Rugrats In The Future For The Newlywed Damsels?
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:10:44 | Rate news: +0
Some lesbian couples are causing raised eyebrows these days, while newlyweds Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi have been embraced with open arms by the public and the media.

So are there kids in the blonde duo's future?

"We go back and forth," Portia tells People. "I don't know if it's our immediate future. It's something we talk about every few months."

A Hint Of Jessica Simpson's Cleavage Isn't Enough
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:10:15 | Rate news: +0
Yesterday, we mentioned that Jessica Simpson is promoting Stampede Beer. Yes, the beer with vitamins. Here is the advert for it and I have to say, for a beer ad it's pretty tame. What happened to girls in bikinis or wet t-shirts? All I see is Jessica Simpson alone, showing a hint of cleavage. C'mon fellas, you can do better than that. You have "the Jessica Simpson at your disposal. Use her wisely!

Lindsay Lohan's Brings Out Her Lesbian Breasts
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:09:44 | Rate news: +1
I've said it before that Lindsay Lohan breasts are growing... I'm not a scientist so don't ask me how, they just are and these pictures are proof. They're getting so big her bras don't fit anymore. Or maybe she's braless because she's a lesbian now and she burnt all of them in some sort of man-hating protest. Who knows? But if her being a lesbian means more braless pictures, I'm all for it.

Sharon's 'young' Fling!
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:09:17 | Rate news: -1
The Hollywood temptress Sharon Stone is in the news again, but this time it's her love life that's making all the news. Yes, the 50-year-old beauty is dating a man almost half her age (24). The duo met each other while working on Sharon's charity program called Planet Hope, and later were spotted getting cozy at party thrown by fashion designer Christian Audigier on August 2 in LA!

Mistaken Identity Runs Amok!
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:06:27 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Star Catcher

Stars were confused left and right today in the Thirty Mile Zone -- and while our photog mixed up Judith Light with other '80s mom Ellen Travolta from "Charles in Charge," Jerry Springer mistook Speidi for actual celebrities.Also: Fans thought Daniel...

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Phelps Scores Gold In Tongue Tennis, Too
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:05:58 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started

After getting the diss from a fellow swimmer and a model, looks like Michael Phelps may have found somebody to love him -- hot Aussie gold medal swimmer Stephanie Rice Phelps was spotted, reports the New York Post, swappin' spit with Stephanie...

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I Did Not Have Sexual Relations With That Woman
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:04:49 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan denied lesbian rumors!!!!! Ok, truth in advertising. She wasn't talking about Sam Ronson. It's about the whole thing with Tila Tequila's new GF, Courtenay Semel.And you want to get creeped out? Listen to the papper who told Ms....

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Cocktail Waitress Dim Sum And Then Some
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:04:21 | Rate news: +0
The club where Lindsay Lohan walked off with a fur coat is being accused of a whitewash.An Asian-American waitress has sued 1OAK, claiming she was canned because a co-owner only wanted white girls serving drinks. And, Cecilia Shim claims, her...

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Shia Back In His Prime
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:03:53 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Shia LaBeouf Sam Witwicky barely escapes with his life, after a death fight with Megatron. That could be the new plot twist in "Transformer 2," because Shia LaBeouf is back on the set.See Also Cops Give Shia a Hand ... Kinda Shia's Finger Lookin' Good...

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Mlk's Kids Learn Nothing Is Free
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:03:23 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Martin Luther King's kids -- the ones he dreamed about -- are really at each other's throats. Can't they all just get along?Dexter King is swinging back at his brother MLK III and sister Bernice, who already have sued him, claiming MLK III fleeced...

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Chong To Karl Rove: Squeal Piggy!
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:02:56 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Karl Rove has dropped the soap....you know what we're sayin'.... Tommy Chong hatred for the government intense as ever, he compared Rove to the guy on the receiving end of the backwoods hick in "Deliverance."See Also Tommy & Chong's...

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Da Brat -- Rum And Soap
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:02:17 | Rate news: +0
Da Brat will go where a lot of rich white criminals don't -- prison...over rum.She was just sentenced to three years for hitting a woman with a rum bottle last October. She'll get an additional seven years probation.The victim -- a former Atlanta...

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Mayer -- Shoot Me Now
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 18:01:50 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: John Mayer Not that we're over-analyzing things -- but John Mayer seemed to go out of his way last night to show his mug, P.J. (post-Jen).John walked further than he had to when he left Nobu in NYC -- perhaps a retort to Jennifer Aniston walking the streets of...

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Khloe Kardashian On The Next 'celebrity Apprentice'?
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:24:49 | Rate news: +0
Is she ready for The Donald? Sources tell the New York Post that Khloe Kardashian will compete on the next season of "Celebrity Apprentice." The paper adds that Joan and Melissa Rivers also might appear on the show, which starts taping this fall. Other rumored contestants include Tony Danza, Petra Nemcova and former NBA bad-boy Dennis Rodman. In June, Khloe briefly served time in jail (173 minutes to be exact) for a probation violation stemming her 2007 DUI arrest.

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Gwen Stefani Gives Birth To Baby Boy (reuters)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:20:21 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani gave birth to a boy named Zuma on Thursday in Los Angeles, her second child with husband Gavin Rossdale, her spokesman said.

Britney Spears And Justin Timberlake Reportedly Teaming Up For New Song
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 13:16:36 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake are finally set to record a duet.

The "Toxic" singer and her ex-boyfriend, who have been the subject of rumors they will record a song together for months, are to reportedly team up for a track on Britney's new album, due to be released later this year.

Jamie Foxx, Fran Drescher Turn Out For Obama Party (ap)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:29:30 | Rate news: +0
AP - Celebrities aren't always coy about their love affairs.

Jay-z Mocks Gallagher In New Song
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:09:33 | Rate news: +0
JAY-Z has re-ignited his war of words with British rocker Noel Gallagher - by ridiculing the OASIS star in a new track.Gallagher hit the headlines earlier this year (08) when he blasted the organisers of the U.K.’s Glastonbury festival for booking a hip-hop act to play the traditionally rock n’ roll festival.The 99 Problems hitmaker

Metallica: 'film Proved We Were Egomaniacs'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:08:52 | Rate news: +0
METALLICA stars LARS ULRICH and James Hetfield are pleased they starred in 2004 "rockumentary" SOME KIND OF MONSTER - because it forced them to quit arguing with each other.The rockers took part in the film which documented their fall out over their 2003 track St Anger and almost saw them split.And Hetfield admits the film

Stewart To Launch New Audigier Fashion Line
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:08:12 | Rate news: +0
Rocker DAVE STEWART will launch his new Rock Fabulous clothing line at designer CHRISTIAN AUDIGIER’s When I Move You Move trade show in Las Vegas next week (begs25Aug08).The former Eurhythmics star and the celebrity stylist behind the trendy Ed Hardy range collaborated on the new collection.The designer’s publicist adds, "The Rock Fabulous collection is a

Young Swears Off Political Films
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:07:31 | Rate news: +0
Singer NEIL YOUNG has vowed never to make a "political statement" film again after suffering exhaustion while producing DEJA VU.The documentary saw Young reunite with his Crosby, Stills & Nash bandmates in a politically-charged concert - and Young was even seen condemning U.S.president George W. Bush.But the 62-year-old has vowed never to make such a

Daltrey Blasts Ageists
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:06:49 | Rate news: +1
THE WHO star Roger Daltrey has waged a war on ageism in his native Britain.The veteran rocker, 64, is furious elderly people are forced into retirement before they have had the chance to pass on their life skills.He says, "It’s criminal that people are being retired before they are ready to go."Many have so much

Ulrich Denies Dumping Producer
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:06:10 | Rate news: +0
METALLICA star Lars Ulrich denies "turning his back" on longtime collaborator BOB ROCK in favour of music producer RICK RUBIN.The rockers hired Rubin for their tenth studio album Death Magnetic and Ulrich insists they made the right decision.But the drummer is adamant the heavy metal stars haven’t broken off all ties with Rock.He says, "We

Zeta-jones' Tribute To Grandmother
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:05:29 | Rate news: +1
Catherine Zeta-Jones paid tribute to her late grandmother by reading a poem at her funeral.The actress flew from her home in Bermuda to join relatives at the funeral of her beloved grandmother, Zeta Jones, in Swansea, Wales on Thursday (21Aug08).There was no sign of her husband Michael Douglas or their two children.The Chicago star wore

Crawford Reveals Gossip Girl Rivalries
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:04:48 | Rate news: +0
CHACE CRAWFORD has hinted his co-stars on TV hit series GOSSIP GIRL do not get along.The actor admits there is particular tension between co-stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester - but only during filming.He says, "There are obviously always little dramas. You are on set for 16 hours, so people get irritable. In any workplace

Pegg Seeks Approval From Star Trek Fans
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:04:09 | Rate news: +0
British actor Simon Pegg is not surprised he has come under fire for landing a role in the upcoming STAR TREK film - but still hopes to win over the franchise’s fans.Pegg has been cast as Scotty in the new movie and has received criticism from sci-fi fans who believe he will ruin the role

Coogan: 'anger Makes Me Funnier'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:03:29 | Rate news: -1
Comedic actor Steve Coogan confesses he is an angry person in his private life - but it is adamant his temper makes him even funnier.Coogan admits he is angst-ridden offstage, but he believes his flaw only enhances his comedy value.He says, "I’m sometimes angst-ridden and I know there’s things about me that are slightly dysfunctional,

Timberlake Denies Spears Duet
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:02:48 | Rate news: +1
LATEST: Justin Timberlake has denied reports he will team up with ex-girlfriend BRITNEY SPEARS to collaborate on a song.Spears is currently recording the follow-up to her 2007 LP Blackout, and her new album was reported to feature a duet with the SexyBack singer, her former boyfriend.But Timberlake’s spokesman has denied a collaboration, insisting he "is

Stiller Flew To The U.k To Recruit Coogan
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:02:07 | Rate news: +0
Ben Stiller was so desperate to work with funnyman STEVE COOGAN he flew to Britain to offer him a job.Coogan stars in Stiller’s movie Tropic of Thunder and has since been hired for the U.S. comedian’s next project Night at the Museum 2.And Coogan confesses Stiller was so keen to work with him, he tracked

Lavigne's Malaysian Concert To Go Ahead
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:01:28 | Rate news: +0
LATEST: Canadian singer Avril Lavigne will go ahead with her cancelled concert in Malaysia - after winning the approval of the government.The concert had been axed following protests from a political party which claimed the pop star is "too sexy" to perform in the Muslim country.The Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry has decided not to

Celebrity Birthdays, August 22
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 09:18:45 | Rate news: +0
Happy Birthday to Simple Plan guitarist Jeff Stinco (1978), Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough (1973), "Lost" actor Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje (1967), Alice in Chains singer Layne Staley (1967; d. 2002), singer/songwriter Tori Amos (1963),


Bonnie Hunt's Daytime Talk-show Premieres Sept. 8
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:24:52 | Rate news: +0
The Bonnie Hunt Show is taped daily in Los Angeles so Bonnie can offer her unique perspective on the day's events. From entertainment and pop culture to the news, Bonnie will talk to her audience and crew about anything and everything that's on her mind.


Johansson's Pearl Hits The Stage
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:02:46 | Rate news: +0
SCARLETT JOHANSSON’s hit period movie GIRL WITH A PEAR EARRING has been adapted for London’s West End stage.Playwright David Joss Buckley has turned author Tracy Chevalier’s novel into a new theatrical treat, starring Adrian Dunbar as Dutch painter Johannes Vermeer. Colin Firth played the artist in the 2003 film.Kimberley Nixon will take on the role

Holmes Is Bottom Of The Bill On Broadway
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:02:06 | Rate news: +0
Superstar KATIE HOLMES will have to settle for bottom of the bill when she starts her stint on Broadway this autumn, a newly-released poster reveals.The actress wife of Tom Cruise makes her New York stage debut in October (08) in a revival of Arthur Miller play All My Sons.But producers aren’t letting her star power

Hatcher's Jailed Uncle Dead
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 07:01:26 | Rate news: +0
The alleged child molester Teri Hatcher helped put behind bars has died in jail.Richard Hayes Stone was serving a 14-year jail sentence when he died on Tuesday (19Aug08) of colon cancer, according to reports.Hatcher’s private testimony helped prosecutors determine that Stone, who was the actress’ uncle, was a child molester. She revealed that she was

'gossip' Girls Go Really Retro On Set
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:59:07 | Rate news: +0
Just In: "The Insider" spotted "Gossip Girl" stars Blake Lively and Leighton Meester in suspiciously old-fashioned garb on the set in New York -- could a dream sequence or time travel be in the cards for this season?

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New Pic: Shia On 'transformers' Set
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:57:44 | Rate news: +0
Just In: Shia LaBeouf shows off a bandaged hand on the set of 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen.' The blood and grime you see on the bandage aren't real -- Shia's hand injury from his recent car accident has been written into the script!

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Lara's Blog: Tyler Perry Is All In The 'family'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:57:05 | Rate news: +0
"The Insider"'s own Lara Spencer sat down with auteur filmmaker Tyler Perry to talk about his newest film drama 'The Family That Preys' -- and she's sharing her impressions of talking to the stars and meeting the multi-million-dollar "one-man film studio"! In theaters September 12, 'The Family That Preys' is a contemporary drama about two very different families torn apart by greed and scandal. Tyler stars alongside a stellar cast that includes Kathy Bates, Alfre Woodard, Robin Givens, Cole Hauser and Sanaa Lathan. And Tyler has a special breaking news announcement only for "The Insider": "I do [have an announcement]: 'Meet the Browns,' the television show, starts in January on TBS," Tyler tells Lara. "Same kind of situation as we did for 'House of Payne' -- and you're the first to know. [You] talked me into it." Check back tomorrow for Lara's full interview with Tyler!

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Report: Baby Boy No. 2 For Gwen And Gavin!
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:56:31 | Rate news: +0
Gwen Stefani and hubby Gavin Rossdale welcomed their second child, a boy, on Thursday, People magazine reports. They named their new son Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale, according to People, and found out the baby's gender when he was born. Baby Zuma joins big brother Kingston, 2.

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Crow Aims To Upload Voters With Free Download (ap)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:54:24 | Rate news: +0
AP - Sheryl Crow wants your vote — and figures she can get it for a song.

Microsoft Enlists Seinfeld For Ad Campaign: Source (reuters)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:52:25 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will star in a $300 million marketing campaign for Microsoft Corp aimed at burnishing the image of its computer operating system, a person familiar with the effort said on Thursday.

Film Star Reno Hospitalised In Caribbean (afp)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:51:55 | Rate news: +0
AFP - French Hollywood film star Jean Reno was hospitalised Thursday in the Caribbean, but a spokeswoman denied that the actor was suffering from heart trouble.

`desperate Housewives' Stars Teaming Up For Emmys (ap)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:51:25 | Rate news: +0
AP - The stars of Desperate Housewives " snubbed by the Emmy nominators this time around, will get a moment in the ceremony's spotlight anyway.

Gwen Stefani Gives Birth To Baby Boy (reuters)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:50:56 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani gave birth to a boy named Zuma on Thursday in Los Angeles, her second child with husband Gavin Rossdale, her spokesman said.

Seinfeld To Be Pitchman For Microsoft (ap)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:50:28 | Rate news: +0
AP - Junior Mints, Yoo-hoo, Drake's Coffee Cakes, puffy shirts: These are all things Jerry Seinfeld has endorsed — at least in his alter ego on his classic sitcom. Now, add Microsoft software.

Gwen Stefani Gives Birth To Second Child (ap)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:49:50 | Rate news: +0
AP - It's Love, Angel, Music, and Baby No. 2 for Gwen Stefani who on Thursday gave birth to a boy. Zuma Nesta Rock weighed 8 pounds and 5 ounces when he was born Thursday afternoon, according to publicist Dave Tomberlin.

Venice Film Festival Delves Into Docus (reuters)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:49:11 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - The late, groundbreaking Italian director Michelangelo Antonioni will be honored at the upcoming Venice Film Festival with a documentary about his life, one of three nonfiction additions to the lineup.

Baby Boy Number Two Debuts For Rocker Gwen Stefani (afp)
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:48:42 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Pop diva Gwen Stefani and her British rock-star husband Gavin Rossdale welcomed their second child Thursday, a son, People magazine reported on its website.

'samantha Who?' Will Continue Shooting Through Christina Applegate's Surgery
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:47:51 | Rate news: +0
Actress Christina Applegate will continue shooting her TV series Samantha Who? as she undergoes reconstructive breast surgery following a double mastectomy.


Ll Cool J Criticizes George W. Bush
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:46:44 | Rate news: +0
LL Cool J has launched a scathing attack on U.S. president George W. Bush in a new song.


Jessica Simpson Attacks Carrie Underwood Over Boyfriend
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:45:00 | Rate news: +0
Pop star Jessica Simpson has lashed out at country singer Carrie Underwood for insinuating she still keeps in touch with her football star boyfriend Tony Romo.


Carmit Bachar Quits Pussycat Dolls
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:44:32 | Rate news: +1
Pussycat Dolls original Carmit Bachar has quit the all-girl group to produce and star in a touring revue.


Paula Abdul Undergoes Neck Surgery
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:44:05 | Rate news: +0
Paula Abdul has undergone surgery on her neck to relieve pain she has suffered for the past 20 years. According to reports, the American Idol judge checked into Los Angeles' Olympia Medical Center in early August for a five-day stay.


Sienna Miller's Home Is Vandalized
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:43:00 | Rate news: +0
Sienna Miller has been targeted by vandals who have spray-painted an insult on the front wall of her London home.


Gwen Stefani Checks Into The Hospital
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:42:31 | Rate news: +0
Gwen Stefani has checked into a Los Angeles, California hospital where she is scheduled to give birth to her second child with husband Gavin Rossdale.


Microsoft Picks Jerry Seinfeld To Promote Windows
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:41:25 | Rate news: +0
SEATTLE (AP) - Comedian Jerry Seinfeld will appear in Microsoft Corp.'s next Windows advertising campaign.


Cast Pictures: 'the Amazing Race' Season 13
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:40:58 | Rate news: +0
Check out photos and info on the 11 Teams set to compete in 'The Amazing Race Season 13.' They will travel over 30,000 miles, spanning five continents in 23 days


Jean Reno Released From The Hospital
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:40:30 | Rate news: +0
FORT-DE-FRANCE, Martinique (AP) - French actor Jean Reno has been released from a hospital in the Caribbean island of Martinique after falling ill.


Ivanka Trump Opens Up About Her Life As A "mogul-ette"
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:38:40 | Rate news: +1
Ivanka Trump opens up her life as a "mogul-ette" in this week's Page Six Magazine. The young Trump talks about growing up with her famous parents, Donald and Ivana, life in the tabloids and her future plans with boyfriend Jared Kushner.

Growing up the child of real-estate developer Donald and model mom Ivana - and watching their divorce play out in the tabloids - Ivanka is wary of the limelight: "It's very rarely that I open US Weekly and see myself in it. And that's the way I like it."

Tisdale: Nobody Nose Me Anymore!!!
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:24:38 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Video

There was a time Ashley Tisdale couldn't even walk out of her house without an army of screaming tweenagers marching after her (like a month ago) -- but it looks like those days are finally over.The other "High School Musical" star hit the epicenter...

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Sienna Miller: Hester Prynne 2.0
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:22:02 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Get a load of Sienna Miller London home shortly after vandals spray painted the word "Slut" across it.No word if Balthazar Getty's wife has been to London recently.See Also Sienna Miller Kisses Her Ass Goodbye Papper to Sienna: Bon...

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Pierce Brosnan -- Sportin' Beachwood
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:21:33 | Rate news: -1
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

After seven years of marriage, it's apparent Pierce Brosnan wife can definitely tell when her husband is in the mood....See Also So Pierce, What Was it Like Busting Your Ass? Pierce Brosnan-- Talk to the Sand!...

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Suri To Katie: Break Out The Pot!!!
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:21:04 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Tom & Katie

Xenu broke the mold when he made Suri, but that didn't stop Katie and her Scientolotot from going to NY pottery studio Make yesterday. They left empty-handed, but wouldn't it'd be great if someone could "make" Suri lose the damn baby bottle...

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Jean Reno No 911
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:19:43 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors

Notorious screen villain Jean Reno demise has been greatly exaggerated. Various outlets are saying Reno was hospitalized after suffering a heart attack in the Caribbean. Not true, says his rep. She tells us, "Reports that actor Jean Reno is in the...

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Jessica Rips Carrie: Romo's Not Hung Up On You
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:17:55 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Jessica Simpson The other hot blonde fighting over the NFL's luckiest bastard, Tony Romo, just turned up the heat -- calling Carrie Underwood a boldfaced liar on live radio Jessica Simpson just went on "Woody and Jim" on 107.5 in Nashville, telling the morning crew...

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Tmz Tv Tonite -- The Haters
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:17:25 | Rate news: +0
There are lots of pissed off people on TMZ tonight -- Shawn Johnson's fans, Daniel Radcliffe and Jerry Springer ... for starters.Check local listings....

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Venus Williams -- I'm No Dribbler
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:58 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Talk Sports Venus Williams made one thing clear yesterday -- she only likes her balls green and fuzzy.Even though she's a 6'1" athletic superstar, Venus claims she's never tried to dunk a basketball because "It's not her sport."See Also Venus Caught in...

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Daniel Radcliffe -- He Who Must Not Be Bothered
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:30 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird Daniel Radcliffe must have had some kind of magic stick up his butt the other day in NYC -- because he snubbed a huge group of Potterheads outside the New York Times building. Even Will Smith stops for all his fans!Might want to try that cloak of...

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Lily Tomlin -- Hack
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:16:00 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

The cops have been summoned in Lili Tomlin's neighborhood war.LAPD officers were called by Lili's neighbor in Sherman Oaks this morning, after Lily had her lumberjack goons chop down his trees. Lili has complained her neighbor's trees are overgrown...

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"eager" Fiddy Opens Up, Welcomes Probe
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:15:22 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Celebrity Justice

Despite rumors he's being a total pain in the ass, 50 Cent claims he's definitely not holding up an investigation into the fire at the Long Island mansion where his baby mama was living.Fiddy's peeps just released the following statement, "50 and his...

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Lamarr Kept Hitler's Sick Sex Tryst Keepsake
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:11:29 | Rate news: +1
Silver screen beauty Hedy Lamarr would have taken her HITLER sex secret to the grave with her had it not been for a keepsake cigarette case.The actress, once dubbed the world’s most beautiful woman, hired fanzine writer Devra Hill to help her pen an autobiography in the mid 1960s. The project died when the star

Tequila's Girlfriend Cited For 'beating A Bouncer'
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:10:50 | Rate news: +0
Model-turned-reality TV star TILA TEQUILA’s socialite girlfriend COURTENAY SEMEL has been accused of assaulting a Las Vegas security guard.The 28-year-old daughter of former Yahoo CEO Terry Semel was cited by cops in Sin City after allegedly striking a guard when he wouldn’t let her back into a nightclub to retrieve her cellphone.Semel wasn’t arrested after

Paquin Learns To Pedal
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:10:16 | Rate news: +0
X-MEN star Anna Paquin has treated herself to a new bicycle after learning to ride.The young actress has splashed out on a pink Hello Kitty Retro Cruiser after realising her childhood dream of pedalling.She says, "I just learned to ride recently. I guess because I was the youngest of three and my parents were really

Statham Dreams Of Marriage And Children
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:09:35 | Rate news: +1
Movie hardman Jason Statham is poking fun at his tough guy reputation, insisting he would one day love a wife and kids.The Snatch actor, who is single, claims he isn’t fussy when it comes to picking out potentional girlfriends, declaring: "Beggers can’t be choosers." But he has decided on the necessary qualities he would like

Madonna Plans For Tour Spectacular
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:08:16 | Rate news: +0
MADONNA’s upcoming Sticky & Sweet shows will be split up into four sections Pimp, Old School, Gypsy and Rave.The pop star’s latest concert trek will begin in Wales this weekend (23Aug08) and details have emerged as to what has gone into the production.According to Madonna’s publicist, the pop star will travel the world with a

Stefani & Rossdale Welcome Baby Zuma
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:07:34 | Rate news: +0
GWEN STEFANI and Gavin Rossdale are parents again after the COOL singer gave birth to a baby boy in Los Angeles on Thursday (21Aug08).Little Zuma Nesta Rock was born by C-section at Cedars Sinai Medical Center just after noon.The rock couple’s first son, Kingston, turned two in May (08). (KL/WN) WENN - BREAKING NEWS -

Spice Girl Mel C Pregnant
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:06:53 | Rate news: +0
Former Spice Girls star MELANIE CHISHOLM is reportedly pregnant with her first child.The singer and her partner of six years, Thomas Starr, are said to be "delighted" with the news.Chisholm, 34, sparked rumours she was expecting last Friday (16Aug08) after she appeared to be hiding a baby bump under a flowing dress when paparazzi caught

Brady Bunch Star Boycotts Stiller's Thunder
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:03:28 | Rate news: +1
Former BRADY BUNCH pin-up Maureen McCormick has pledged to boycott BEN STILLER’s war comedy TROPIC THUNDER as part of a protest about the film’s use of the word retard.The actress has joined activists who are protesting the movie’s controversial scenes, which poke fun at the disabled.The protesters were out in force at the film’s Hollywood

Hitler Knew Lamarr Was Jewish
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:02:47 | Rate news: +0
Nazi leader ADOLF HITLER ignored the fact his one-time lover HEDY LAMARR was born Jewish - because her beauty made it impossible for him to pass up a sex tryst with her.The actress, born Hedwig Kiesler, fled Austria to embark on an acting career in Hollywood after she was forced to make love to Hitler

Maclachlan Urges Women To Seek Cancer Help
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 03:02:07 | Rate news: +0
DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES star Kyle MacLachlan is to honour his late mother by starring in a new cancer awareness ad.The Twin Peaks actor’s mother died of ovarian cancer in 1986.He’ll front a new public service announcement on behalf of the Callaway Golf Foundation Women’s Cancer Initiative urging women to seek early detection for ovarian cancer.Movie &

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