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The Insider On Tv: Tonight
Will Bristol give birth with the baby's grandma in jail? Tune in to "The Insider" on TV tonight for the latest on Sarah Palin family scandal! Then, you've seen Barack Obama's TIME cover as Person of the Year, now we go in-depth with the artist behind the iconic poster! Plus, our own Lara Spencer goes to the dogs! Can "The Dog Whisperer" tame her pesky pooch? Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight to find out![Read full story on The Insider]
Box Office: Moviegoers Say 'yes' To Jim Carrey
The Warner Bros comedy 'Yes Man,' starring Jim Carrey debuted at No. 1 at the box office this weekend with $18.2 million, studio estimates showed Sunday. The film, also starring Zooey Deschanel and Terence Stamp, is the story of man whose life is going nowhere until he signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: that he says "yes" to everything. Coming in second place was Will Smith's 'Seven Pounds,' which made an estimated $16 million in weekend earnings. Smith stars with Rosario Dawson and Woody Harrelson Sony's movie about an IRS agent with a fateful secret who embarks on an extraordinary journey of redemption by forever changing the lives of seven strangers. In third place was Universal Pictures' 'The Tale of Despereaux,' which made an estimated $10.5 million. The movie – featuring the voices of Matthew Broderick, Frances Conroy, Dustin Hoffman and Kevin Kline, is the story of three unlikely heroes -- a misfit mouse an unhappy rat and a bumbling servant girl -- whose fates are intertwined with that of the castle's princess. 'The Day the Earth Stood Still,' a contemporary reinvention of 20th Century Fox's 1951 sci-fi classic, took the No. 4 spot with an estimated $10.2 million. The movie stars Keanu Reeves, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, John Cleese, James Hong, Jaden Smith and Kathy Bates. Finishing No. 5 was Warner Bros' romantic comedy 'Four Christmases,' which brought in an estimated $7.7 million. The film, starring Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn as an unmarried couple forced to make four reluctant Christmas visits to all sets of parents, has now made $100.2 million since opening the day before Thanksgiving.[Read full story on The Insider]
Insider Challenge: Who's That Shy Star?
Who's that shy star trying to keep covered? It's today's Insider Challenge! Test your Hollywood know-how and name that celeb going incognito in London. For a closer look, check out the photographic evidence and leave your best guess in the section below. Then tune in to tomorrow's "Insider" for the answer and if you guessed right, your name may be the one called out on-air! Here's a hint: This UK songstress once had a feud with Amy Winehouse [Read full story on The Insider]
Health Update On Backstreet Boy's Son
Backstreet Boys singer Brian Littrell is revealing more information about his son Baylee's medical condition after the six-year-old was hospitalized last week. In a personal blog post, Brian writes that Baylee was released from a hospital in Atlanta, GA on Saturday. "Before being admitted, Baylee had been treated for or thought to have had strep throat, hand, foot, mouth disease and erythema multiforme. After receiving a biopsy, blood tests, an EKG and 2 echocardiograms, Baylee was finally diagnosed with A-Typical Kawasaki Disease," Brian writes. The blog entry explains that Kawasaki Disease causes inflammation in the coronary arteries as well as the walls of small and medium sized arteries throughout the body. Baylee received a treatment to bring down the inflammation in his coronary arteries and will be closely monitored for the next 6-8 weeks to see if the treatment was effective, according to the singer. Brian and his wife Leighanne thank everyone who prayed for his son and for many supportive emails and phone calls. "We are humbled by the love and compassion that people have for our son all over the world, thank you!"[Read full story on The Insider]
Lara's Wardrobe Cam: Fashion Face Off!
It's minutes until Lara Spencer has to get to the set to host Monday's edition of "The Insider." Stylist Anya Sarre thinks she found the perfect dress -- a yellow David Meister. It’s a very chic shift dress with a Peter Pan collar and a belt. Lara is having last minute jitters about what to wear and it's another wild and wooly brand new webisode of Wardrobe Cam as Anya and Lara face off! And today, Lara is dishing set secrets that you can only hear here! She is really making you an Insider today! So, will Lara wear the yellow dress or her second choice -- a gorgeous lime green flirty frock? Help Lara decide, post your below, then tune into "The Insider" to see what she wears. And at 5 p.m. PST and 8 p.m. EST, check back to theinsider.com as Anya helps you steal Lara's Style for under $50. Now that's a steal![Read full story on The Insider]
Paris Hilton 'devastated' After Burglary
Paris Hilton says she's "devastated" at the loss of over $2 million in jewelry from her Los Angeles home. "I am devastated. I cannot believe someone broke into my home," she tells Life & Style. "They took items that had such sentimental value that no one will ever be able to replace I'm just thankful that I wasn't there when it happened." Naturally, the celebutante was keeping up with her busy social schedule -- partying in Hollywood -- when her home was robbed. An insider tells the mag that "millions of dollars of jewelry was stolen -- diamonds, necklaces, rings, watches and family heirlooms from her grandmothers." Now the insider says there's "a huge investigation" underway. There are already some clues, as the source says the burglery was caught on tape. "Paris has surveillance cameras set up in every room ... "The thief was wearing a black hoody and knew exactly where to go, like he's been there before." Meanwhile, the heiress has "upped her security team to three 24-hour bodyguards, and she has someone on her property at all times," adds the insider.[Read full story on The Insider]
Comic Guru Miller Captures "the Spirit" In New Film (reuters)
Reuters - A maniacal villain seeking immortality, a bevy of deadly beauties and snowy streetscapes under the watchful eye of a shadowy, masked hero: this must be a job for -- Frank Miller
"mockingbird" Director Robert Mulligan Dead At 83 (reuters)
Reuters - Robert Mulligan who received an Oscar nomination for directing "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Friday of heart disease at his Connecticut home. He was 83.
Jim Carrey's 'yes Man' Opens At No. 1 With $18m Debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Movie audiences greeted Jim Carrey and Will Smith with a lukewarm "yes' as snowstorms undermined weekend debuts from both stars. Paris Hilton 'devastated' By Robbery
Paris Hilton is "devastated" after a burglar robbed her California mansion because the jewelry which was stolen is irreplaceable. Dog Caused Chaos On 'marley & Me' Set, Peed On Owen Wilson
Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson had to be extra cautious while filming new movie Marley & Me because their canine co-star wreaked havoc on set. Lily Allen: 'i Think I Like Much Older Men'
British pop star Lily Allen is having trouble finding a boyfriend because she doesn't "fancy" any famous men. The hitmaker is adamant she doesn't want to date someone who isn't famous, Jessica Alba And Husband Host Belated Wedding Reception
Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren have finally hosted their wedding reception - seven months after they married. The couple tied the knot in a low-key ceremony Donald Trump Files $100 Million Golf Course Suit
Real-estate tycoon-turned-reality-TV star Donald Trump has filed a $100 million lawsuit against a small city outside of Los Angeles over his plans to revamp his world-class golf course in the suburb. Zac Efron Plays Santa For Sick Kids
Zac Efron made Christmas come early for some young patients at a Los Angeles hospital - he delighted children by visiting their ward with some festive gifts. Samantha Ronson Hospitalized
Lindsay Lohan's girlfriend Samantha Ronson has been admitted to a hospital in California - reportedly suffering from exhaustion and depression. Frisky Quote Of The Day: Sugababes Star Is Hands On
"Amelle was standing on private parts, touching butts and rubbing abs and saying, 'Oops, sorry I thought that was a leg!' It was hilarious." Keisha Buchanan knows her Sugababes bandmate Ron Jeremy Attacked By Paparazzo
Porn star Ron Jeremy was reportedly attacked with pepper spray at a Hollywood restaurant on Monday. Carmen Electra Taking 'baby Steps' With Fiance
Carmen Electra is preparing for a long engagement to Korn guitarist Rob Patterson - because the actress wants to ensure her third marriage doesn't end in divorce. Robert Plant Denies Led Zeppelin Rift
Robert Plant has denied falling out with his former Led Zeppelin band mates - insisting there is no rift over his decision not to join them for a reunion world tour. Christina Milian 'shocked' By Nick Cannon's Marriage
Pop singer Christina Milian is "shocked" her ex-boyfriend Nick Cannon moved on to marry Mariah Carey - because the newlyweds seemed an unlikely pairing. The Best And Worst Of Kate Winslet
Kate Winslet is one of the most respected actresses of modern day, and she is also remarkable in her excellent list of film roles from start to finish. Pamela Anderson's Lumpy Boobs & Busted Face
Pam Anderson made an appearance at a car auction this weekend (seriously) and it was not pretty. The former Baywatch-beauty's endless plastic surgeries don't seem to be holding up too well. Review: Cruise Distractingly Bad In 'valkyrie'
Much ado has been made about "Valkyrie," starring Tom Cruise as would-be Hitler assassin Col. Claus von Stauffenberg. Beyonce Knowles Likes Dressing As A Boy
Beyonce Knowles likes dressing as a boy. The singer dons male clothes so she can go running in New York incognito.Beyonce, 27, said: "I love being able to run in Central Park. Just me and my trainer. I dress up like a boy and then no-one knows it's me. I just keep moving."
Nicole Richie And Joel Madden Want To Adopt
Nicole Richie and her boyfriend Joel Madden want to adopt. Joel - who already has an 11-month-old daughter, Harlow, with Nicole - has revealed the pair would love to extend their family.The Good Charlotte rocker said: "I'm definitely not against adopting. I went to the Central African Republic and fell in love with the place. If I was going to adopt, it would probably be from there."
Michael Jackson Fighting For His Life?
As one journalist recently put it, "rumors are all anyone hears about Michael Jackson these days," and the current claim comes from a writer working on a Jackson biography. CBS News correspondent Richard Roth has the report.Quoted in Britain's Daily Express, the writer says Jackson may now be fighting for his life - ill with a rare lung condition, in need of a transplant, but too weak to undergo surgery.
Pitt Annoyed With His Celebrity Status
Hollywood superstar Brad Pitt is annoyed by his celebrity status as it "gets in the way" of surprising moviegoers with the challenging film roles he takes on.
Adam Sandler Dresses Up As A Princess When He Reads Stories To His Daughters
Adam Sandler dresses up as a princess to read his daughters stories. The "Bedtime Stories" actor and comedian likes to get into character when he regales tales to daughters Sadie, two, and newborn Sunny, who is a month old.Adam, 42, said: "I like to dress up as the lead character in whatever story I am reading. This is a little weird because my daughter loves the Disney princesses. But you'd be surprised at how good I look in a ball gown."
Jessica Alba's Family Attend Her Wedding Reception Seven Months After Her Wedding
Jessica Alba family attended her wedding reception on Friday - seven months after she got married. The "Sin City" star tied the knot with Cash Warren in a secret ceremony in May this year, but had delayed celebrating their union with family and friends until now.One guest at the party, which took place at the couple's Beverly Hills home, said: "The party was to celebrate their love and commitment to each other."
Kate Middleton's Mother Fears She Will Never Get To Marry Prince William
The mother of Kate Middleton the girlfriend of Britain's Prince William, fears they will never marry. Despite Kate insisting she is "not bothered" that the prince has still not proposed after six years together, her mom Carole is said to be worried that she will never see her daughter walk down the aisle with William.A source close to the former air hostess is quoted by Britain's The Daily Mail newspaper as saying: "Carole is very concerned that it might not happen. She was at a social event recently and Kate and William came up in conversation.
Hugh Hefner May Object At Ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson's Wedding
Hugh Hefner may try to stop ex-girlfriend Kendra Wilkinson wedding. The Playboy mogul is struggling to get over his former love and might object to her marriage to American football player Hank Baskett.He said: "There may be a moment at the ceremony when I have second thoughts... I may have to negotiate this."
Katie Holmes Obsessed With Playgrounds
Katie Holmes is obsessed with playgrounds. The actress, who has a two-year-old daughter Suri with husband Tom Cruise, has developed an interest in children's outdoor recreational areas since becoming a mother.She said: "We were in Berlin and I was impressed with their playgrounds. It's amazing what you become aware of as a mother. You think, 'Nice wood on that swing set.'"
Madonna's New Fling Is A Brazilian Male Model
Madonna is reportedly having a fling with a Brazilian male model. The "4 Minutes" singer met Jesus Luz in Rio de Janeiro while on a shoot for American magazine W, and the pair became so close she invited him to join her on the Sao Paolo leg of her "Sticky and Sweet" world tour.A source told the New York Post newspaper: "She was very interested in him. He's there with her now and photographer Steven Klein is helping him get along with everyone."
Mariah Carey Plans To Wear A Bikini This Christmas
Mariah Carey is planning to wear a bikini and roll in snow this Christmas. The "All I Want for Christmas" singer, who is married to rapper Nick Cannon, can't wait to celebrate the holiday season by donning skimpy red swimwear while braving the freezing temperatures.Mariah said: "We go in the hot tub in our Christmas bikinis, then roll in the fresh snow and jump back in the tub. I usually wear a red bikini with a Santa hat."
Matthew Mcconaughey Recalls Being Rescued On The Road By An 82-year-old Mexican Woman
Matthew McConaughey was rescued by an 82-year-old Mexican woman after his truck broke down. The "Fool's Gold" star was traveling with close friend Gus on the 14-day road trip to Baja California when the pair's vehicle ground to a halt.Matthew - who has a five-month-old son Levi with girlfriend Camila Alves - said: "We broke down in the middle of the desert while on that trip, in a place where we hadn't seen nor heard another human for three days. I had to jog down a dirt road for a couple of hours in hope of finding a trace of anyone."
Michael Jackson Reportedly Suffering From A Deadly Disease
Michael Jackson has a potentially deadly genetic disease, it has been claimed. The 50-year-old pop superstar - who has previously been photographed looking frail in a wheelchair - is said to be battling inherited condition A1AD (alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency) which leaves sufferers without a protein needed to protect the lungs.Ian Halperin, a respected writer, also claims father-of-three Michael is now nearly blind after keeping the deadly condition a secret "for years."
Michael Jackson's New Crib
Filed under: Michael Jackson He's been teetering on the financial brink for years, yet we've learned somehow Michael Jackson has rented a home in one of the most exclusive areas of L.A. for a whopping $100,000 a month. The $38 million Holmby Hils pad has seven bedrooms, 13...Permalink
Crawford To Star In Lewis' Video
British singer Leona Lewis is set to add a touch of Hollywood to her next music video - GOSSIP GIRL hunk CHACE CRAWFORD will star in the promo.The actor will make a guest appearance in Lewis’ latest short, I Will Be, which she began filming in New York on Thursday (18Dec08).A source tells People.com "He
Mockingbird Director Mulligan Dies
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD director Robert Mulligan has died at the age of 83.The moviemaker, who received an Oscar nomination for helming the 1962 drama, passed away at his Connecticut home on Friday (19Dec08) after suffering a heart attack.Mulligan began his career working on live TV in New York in the early 1950s before graduating
Hilton 'devastated' By Robbery
Paris Hilton is "devastated" after a burglar robbed her California mansion because the jewellery which was stolen is irreplaceable.The intruder is believed to have forced his way through the front door of the property in Sherman Oaks, Los Angeles, on Friday (19Dec08) before ransacking the heiress’ bedroom and making off with an estimated $2 million
Brando Was Refused Tv Job
GODFATHER star Marlon Brando reportedly tried to land a job as a daytime TV presenter shortly before his death in a bid to boost his bank balance.According to the actor’s former assistant, Brando contemplated selling goods on U.S. home shopping channel QVC in 2000 - because he had only $9,000 (£6,000) to his name.And the
Branagh Confirms Thor Rumours
British actor Kenneth Branagh has confirmed he is to direct new comic book movie THOR.The star - more famous for his roles onstage - has completed negotiations with Marvel bosses to helm the film, due for release in 2010.Branagh’s last big-screen directorial outing was 2007’s Sleuth, starring Sir Michael Caine and Jude Law.And he can’t
Tennant Eyes Dr Who Musical
DOCTOR WHO star David Tennant is keen for the cult TV show to be turned into a musical - because he loves "a song and a dance." The Scottish actor is adamant the sci-fi programme would easily translate to the stage, but would prefer to keep a musical version on TV screens as it would
Aniston And Wilson's New Film For The Dogs
Jennifer Aniston and OWEN WILSON had to be extra cautious while filming new movie MARLEY & ME - because their canine co-star wreaked havoc on set.The pair star alongside four-year-old American Labrador retriever Clyde in the film - and the animal’s trainer Mathilde De Cagny admits the dog caused chaos during the shoot.She tells U.S.
Williams' Vigil For Mother
British pop star Robbie Williams is reportedly holding a bedside vigil for his mother as she recovers from a major heart operation.The singer is said to have flown back to his native Britain from his home in Los Angeles to be with his mother Jan, 67, before she underwent heart bypass surgery at a private
Allen's Dating Woes
British pop star Lily Allen is having trouble finding a boyfriend - because she doesn’t "fancy" any famous men.The Smile hitmaker is adamant she doesn’t want to date someone who isn’t famous, because she would worry her partner would sell their story to the press.Allen, who split form Chemical Brothers DJ Ed Simons earlier this
"mockingbird" Director Richard Mulligan Dead At 83 (reuters)
Reuters - Robert Mulligan, who received an Oscar nomination for directing "To Kill a Mockingbird," died Friday of heart disease at his Connecticut home. He was 83.
Celebrity Birthdays, December 22
Happy Birthday to "The Reader" star Ralph Fiennes (1962), Bee Gees twins Robin and Maurice (d. 2003) Gibb (1949), Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen (1946), journalist Diane Sawyer (1945), Jessica, Ashlee Simpson Celebrate Family Texmas (e! Online)
E! Online - It's going to be a holly jolly hoe-down holiday for Jessica and Ashlee Simpson-and their significant others.
Carrey's 'yes Man' Opens At No. 1 With $18m Debut (ap)
AP - Movie audiences greeted Jim Carrey and Will Smith with a lukewarm "yes' as snowstorms undermined weekend debuts from both stars.
Male Celebrity Photo - December 22, 2008
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Clay Aiken: Birth Of Son Most Important Event Of 2008
Pop star Clay Aiken reflects on why having his son was the most eventful thing to happen to him during the past year. "At the end of the day, Parker is the most important thing of the year, and of my life, without question," Aiken, 30, tells People magazine. "Having a son and that type of responsibility is obviously going to be something that I remember forever." Aiken, who shot to fame after finishing as a runner-up on "American Idol"'s second season in 2003, also generated much publicity this year when he confirmed he is gay in a September interview with People. That announcement followed the Aug. 8 birth of his first child, Parker, with his best friend, music producer Jaymes Foster, 50. The singer says he is grateful for the outpouring of support after coming out. "We've been very impressed and my heart has been thoroughly warmed to find people very supportive," he tells the magazine. He says he plans to return to full-time fatherhood with Foster in his native North Carolina after Jan. 4, when he finishes his run on Broadway as Sir Robin in Monty Python's Spamalot.[Read full story on The Insider]
Heidi Montag & Lauren Conrad Rekindle Their Friendship
Heidi Montag and Lauren Conrad of "The Hills" are finally making amends after years of not speaking to each other. On the show, Lauren decides to meet up with Heidi after she hears about her elopement to long-term boyfriend Spencer Pratt. "I know how to be her best friend, and I know how to hate her, and I don't know how to do anything in-between," she tells her roommate Lo Bosworth. "The only thing really missing in my life is you," Heidi admits through tears as they hug. "It's really hard." Lauren and Heidi reunite on Monday's season finale of MTV's "The Hills."[Read full story on The Insider]
Star Sighting: Penelope Cruz & Gwyneth Paltrow!
Actresses Penelope Cruz and Gwyneth Paltrow are seen driving away after a night at the exclusive London restaurant Zuma.[Read full story on The Insider]
Matthew Mcconaughey's Travel Journal
Matthew McConaughey is letting everyone in on his latest journeys across the Americas -- including meeting the relatives of his Brazilian girlfriend Camilla Alves and his new favorite band. In a recent travel blog on myspace, the actor talks about his visit to Brazil to meet his "lady's family." "Found a very proud and happy culture [in Brazil.] We ate, we drank, we danced and they tolerated my stumbling through the Portuguese language," he writes. During his travels, McConaughey celebrated turning a year older. "I spent my 39th birthday on the southern rim of the Grand Canyon...almost got 'butted' off the edge by a ram…as for the first sight of the [Grand Canyon,] mother nature created something that looks so fake, its real." Through all these journeys, McConaughey is enjoying some new music. "Best album front to back I've heard in a while is the new Kings of Leon, 'Only by the Night' ... good music." The actor stars in the new film 'The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past,' set to hit theaters May of next year.[Read full story on The Insider]
Paris' Mom Talks Burglary, "faux Fur" Xmas Gifts (e! Online)
E! Online - Despite a reported $2 million worth of jewelry being stolen from Paris Hilton bedroom on Friday, mom Kathy encourages her daughter to stay positive.
Charities And Family On The Agenda For Carla Bruni's Brazil Visit (afp)
AFP - In Brazil, where soap operas fuel an abiding social fascination with celebrities, the arrival on Monday of Carla Bruni -- pop singer, ex-model and wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy -- is sure to set the flashbulbs popping.
Cate Blanchett Ages With Grace In "benjamin Button" (reuters)
Reuters - If movie fans didn't know she was co-starring with Brad Pitt in "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button," they wouldn't recognize Cate Blanchett when the film opens with a close-up of her in a hospital bed, as a withered old woman.
Tracy Pollan A Mom Figure For "holloway" (reuters)
Reuters - Tracy Pollan best known for playing the love interest of now real-life husband Michael J. Fox's character on "Family Ties," will star in a Lifetime Movie Network film about missing teenager Natalee Holloway.
White Zombie Laid To Rest On Boxed Set (reuters)
Reuters - Assembling the White Zombie boxed set "Let Sleeping Corpses Lie" was "weird" and somewhat bittersweet for Rob Zombie the frontman for the defunct metal group that broke up in 1996.
Carrey's 'yes Man' Earns Aye Vote With $18m Debut (ap)
AP - Movie audiences greeted Jim Carrey and Will Smith with a lukewarm "yes' as snowstorms undermined weekend debuts from both stars.
Stars Kick In Cash For Obama Inauguration
Sharon Stone, Halle Berry and Jamie Foxx are among a list of politically-minded stars who've donated thousands of dollars to fund U.S. President-elect Barack Obama's upcoming inauguration into the White House. Madonna Adopting Another Malawian Tot?
Madonna is reportedly preparing to fly to Malawi with baseball star Alex Rodriguez to bring home another adopted child - just months after officially announcing her separation from Guy Ritchie. Jeff Buckley Would Have Loved Chart Revival
The mother of cult singer Jeff Buckley is convinced her son would have been amused that music mogul Simon Cowell has given him a boost up the pop charts - years after his death. Michael Jackson Suffering From Lung Disease?
The author behind a new biography of Michael Jackson has sparked rumors the star is seriously ill - suggesting the singer may be suffering from a deadly lung condition. Amy Winehouse Released From Hospital - Again
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly been released from a London hospital - after spending nearly a month as a patient in the facility. The "Back To Black" hit maker was admitted to the exclusive London Clinic Kate Winslet Drops Out Of Westwood Movie
Hollywood actress Kate Winslet has reportedly dropped out of a planned movie on the life story of British designer Vivienne Westwood. The Titanic star was allegedly in talks to play the fashion mogul in an upcoming biopic planned by Universal movies. David Beckham To Do 'big Brother'?
Soccer star David Beckham is reportedly in talks to star in an Italian reality TV show after moving to Milan to play for a top club. Beckham, who is signed to Los Angeles Galaxy, will spend ten weeks in Italy on loan to AC Milan Obama Wants Change, Wesley Snipes Doesn't
He may be tax-evading and prison-bound, but last night outside Hush in L.A., Wesley Snipes insisted he wasn't begging photogs for money last week....Permalink
Danny Devito: Iraqi's Are Bush League
Danny DeVito thinks the shoe-throwing Iraqi reporter would have pinned that donkey if his countrymen had a better appreciation for baseball. The other moral to this story -- don't waste a good shoe on a lame duck.See Also Danny DeVito -- Give...Permalink
Michael Jackson -- Alpha Male?
Filed under: Michael Jackson Michael may be in desperate need of a lung transplant, according to Ian Halperin, author of a new M.J. bio.Halperin claims Jacko suffers from a rare genetic disorder known as Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which has led to emphysema and...Permalink
Ron Jeremy: I'll Have The Peppered Pastrami
Porn grandaddy Ron Jeremy and his buds were assaulted by pepper spray at 330 this morning, according to our law enforcement sources.It happened at Mel's Diner on the Sunset Strip. Ron and his posse (spelled P-O-S-S-E) were chowing down when they were...Permalink
Lindsay Lohan And Sam - Downright Hospita-ble
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Sam Ronson paid a visit to the hospital today, but we've been told it was not an emergency and definitely non life-threatening.Sam went to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in L.A., with Lindsay going in a separate car. We don't know exactly what happened....Permalink
Attenborough Stable In Hospital
Veteran actor SIR Richard Attenborough is in a stable condition in hospital after collapsing at his home in Surrey, England.The 85-year-old Oscar winner fell and suffered a knock to the head last week (beg15Dec08). He fell into a coma and was admitted to St George’s Hospital in Tooting, West London, where he is now said
Tennant Will Return To The Stage In January
DOCTOR WHO star David Tennant will return to the London stage in January (08) after a back injury forced him to pull out of a West End play.The Scottish actor scrapped his run in Shakespeare’s Hamlet earlier this month (Dec08) after suffering a slipped disc and subsequently undergoing surgery to correct the condition.But the star
Cleese Saved Daughter From Drugs
JOHN CLEESE’s daughter has praised her father for saving her from a life of drink and drugs.London-born Camilla Cleese moved to Chicago, Illinois with her mother Barbara Trentham following her divorce from the actor in 1990.Cleese admits she was on a downward spiral from the age of 11 which ended in four stints in rehab
Beckham For Big Brother?
Soccer star DAVID BECKHAM is reportedly in talks to star in an Italian reality TV show after moving to Milan to play for a top club.Beckham, who is signed to Los Angeles Galaxy, will spend ten weeks in Italy on loan to AC Milan soccer club, and bosses at the organisation, which is owned by
Winslet Drops Out Of Westwood Movie
Hollywood actress Kate Winslet has reportedly dropped out of a planned movie on the life story of British designer DAME VIVENNE WESTWOOD.The Titanic star was allegedly in talks to play the fashion mogul in an upcoming biopic planned by Universal movies.But Winslet is now said to have scrapped plans to appear in the film, amid
Jackson Suffering From Lung Disease?
The author behind a new biography of Michael Jackson has sparked rumours the star is seriously ill - suggesting the singer may be suffering from a deadly lung condition.Ian Halperin, a former writer for America’s Rolling Stone magazine, is producing a new book about Jackson’s life and has detailed the Thriller hitmaker’s medical problems -
Winehouse Out Of Hospital
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has reportedly been released from a London hospital - after spending nearly a month as a patient in the facility.The Back To Black hitmaker was admitted to the exclusive London Clinic last month (23Nov08), with a representative claiming she was suffering from an adverse reaction to prescription medication.Winehouse has been a
Boozy Lennon Track Up For Auction
A rare recording of late BEATLE John Lennon singing a slurred version of a song by rocker LLOYD PRICE will hit the auction block in Los Angeles on Sunday (21Dec08).The debauched track of Price’s 1973 hit Just Because dates to the period when Lennon separated from Yoko Ono during a period he later referred to
Trump Files $100 Million Golf Course Suit
Real-estate tycoon-turned-reality-TV star Donald Trump has filed a $100 million (£66.7 million) lawsuit against a small city outside of Los Angeles over his plans to revamp his world-class golf course in the suburb.Trump accused the city of Rancho Palos Verdes of fraud and civil rights violations in a suit filed last week (beg15Dec08), alleging his
Yes Man Nods In $18.2 Million At U.s. Box Office
JIM CARREY’s new comedy YES MAN has climbed its way to the top of the U.S. box office, taking in $18.2 million (£12.1 million) in its opening weekend.The film, co-starring actress Zooey Deschanel, follows Carrey’s character as he challenges himself to say "yes" to everything for an entire year Will Smith and Rosario Dawson weighed in
Alba And Warren Host Belated Wedding Reception
Jessica Alba and husband CASH WARREN have finally hosted their wedding reception - seven months after they married.The couple tied the knot in a low-key ceremony at the Beverly Hills Courthouse in Los Angeles on 19 May (08), just weeks before Alba gave birth to the couple’s first child, daughter Honor Marie, in June (08).And
Efron Plays Santa For Sick Kids
Actor Zac Efron made Christmas come early for some young patients at a Los Angeles hospital - he delighted children by visiting their ward with some festive gifts.The High School Musical star went along to the Mattel Children’s Hospital UCLA on Friday (19Dec08) to play Santa Claus by giving away $10,000 (£6,666) worth of toys.The
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