Reuters - Troubled British pop singer Amy Winehouse will perform at Sunday's Grammy Awards live via satellite from London, after the U.S. government rejected her visa application to attend the music industry's biggest night of the year in Los Angeles, organizers said on Friday.
Animal-loving actress Kate Walsh has opened the doors to a new dog adoption center in New York. The Private Practice star cut the ribbon to officially open Pedigree Dog store in Times Square on Thursday.


Celine Dion signed up to tour the world so she could show her seven-year-old son and her 80-year-old mother the sights she has seen over the years.


Brooke Shields upset her daughter when she starred as Miley Cyrus' mother in a recent episode of Hannah Montana - because the four-year-old didn't want to share her with the teen sensation.


Former Star Trek star William Shatner has not seen the TV show which made him famous. The 76-year-old refuses to watch himself onscreen because he believes "(he) sucks" at acting in the popular sci-fi series.


TV actors often try to parlay their small-screen fame into big-screen success. Some, like George Clooney hit the jackpot. Others falter in the transition, but you can't fault them for trying. Here's a sampling of where in the cinema you can currently find some of TV's stars and rental picks for the Netflix-addicted.


Property mogul Donald Trump is refusing to pay California officials a $10,000 application fee in his bid to fly a 400 square foot flag in Rancho Palos Verdes. The reality TV star upset locals in 2006 when he erected the illegal 70 foot flagpole at his club - the area's height limit is 16 feet.


Veteran singer/actress Bette Midler will retire from showbusiness once the curtain comes down on her two-and-a-half-year run of shows in Las Vegas because she doesn't want to die onstage.


R&B superstar Janet Jackson was desperate to work with industry newcomer Ne-Yo on her new LP - because she could tell from his work that he was a huge fan of the Jackson family.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Black Eyed Peas' annual charity concert (photos) turned into an old-school showcase as the New Jack Swing group Guy reunited and Hammer gyrated onstage while Snoop Dogg delivered some of his classic rhymes.


Former Beatles Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr have paid tribute to the band's one-time spiritual adviser Maharishi Mahesh Yogi.


Mick Jagger was so impressed by bandmate Ron Wood's paintings he offered to buy a piece of his artwork - but refused to pay the $140,000 price tag for it.


Dune star Kyle MacLachlan is set to join the ranks of the celebrity vintners after developing a new wine for the autumn. The actor is putting the finishing touches to a Cabernet Sauvignon that comes out in September.


Uma Thurman boyfriend Arky Busson has quashed rumors she is pregnant - putting the star's recent weight gain down to the fact she has quit smoking.


Rapper Flo Rida has claimed a seventh week at the top of the U.S. pop charts as Alicia Keys "No One" slips out of contention. Flo Rida's "Low" anthem has kept Keys off the top of the Billboard Hot 100 throughout January, and now the R&B star's hit has slipped from two to five.


Actress Lindsay Lohan is desperate to work with director Tim Burton on his big screen adaptation of Alice In Wonderland - branding herself as the "ideal" candidate for the lead role.


The cast of Buffy the Vampire Slayer are to reunite for the first time since the hit show ended for a chat with fans at a TV festival in Los Angeles. Seth Green, Sarah Michelle Gellar and David Boreanaz are expected to attend the question and answer session, which has been organized as part of the William S. Paley Television Festival next month.


A representative for beloved TV star Delta Burke has denied she checked into a psychiatric hospital to seek mental health treatment.


Former Sex and the City star Kyle MacLachlan is expecting his first child with his wife, Project Runway producer Desiree Gruber.


Angelina Jolie scolded a TV reporter during a United Nations trip to Iraq after the journalist quizzed the star about her rumored pregnancy.


Irish actor Colin Farrell refused to star in new movie In Bruges because he feared his bad boy reputation would ruin the film.


Las Vegas (AP) - Three critically acclaimed first-person shooters won top honors at the video game industry's most prestigious awards show. ''BioShock,'' ''Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare'' and ''The Orange Box'' garnered four prizes apiece Thursday night at the 11th annual Interactive Achievement Awards.


Kiss star Gene Simmons insists the legendary rockers will never make another record because music is a dying industry. The band will embark on an extensive European tour later this year but they haven't released an album since 1998's Psycho Circus.


BERLIN (AP) - Neil Young has a pessimistic message: Music has lost its power to change the world. The 62-year-old singer brought his new movie, ''CSNY Deja Vu,'' to the Berlin film festival Friday. The film was shot during the 2006 Freedom of Speech tour by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.


The Spice Girls cut their world tour short because Victoria Beckham and Geri Halliwell had a huge bust up.

The girl group - who have canceled concerts in China, South Africa, Australia and Argentina - reportedly scrapped the dates after single Geri accused Victoria of being "insensitive" and boasting about her gorgeous supportive husband David Beckham.
Fez is getting serious. Wilmer Valderrama the man known as Mandy Moore, Ashlee Simpson, and Lindsay Lohan's ex, says he is leaving womanizing behind and is now in focus.

"You want the media to focus on what you are creating," the 28-year-old actor tells Associated Press. "For me I had to go back to the drawing board to reformulate my priorities. I played enough, and decided, 'OK, now it's time to work.'"
Mary J. Blige's song 'Roses' is about being premenstrual.

The 38-year-old R'n'B singer was inspired to record the ballad - which appears on her new album 'Growing Pains' - after having "one of those days" which all women can relate to.
Jael Strauss America's Next Top Model Cycle 8 finalist, has settled her lawsuit. The 22-year-old contestant on the model search competition had filed an invasion-of-privacy lawsuit against her former agent Christopher Donahue and a photographer named Marc Baptiste for publishing without permission her nude pictures when she was still a minor.

The terms of the settlement were not revealed.
Anna Nicole Smith died one year ago in a Florida hotel room, yet still, one year later, her death and certainly her life continues to draw attention.

Her daughter, 17-month-old Dannielynn, was recently escorted to the Bahamas by her father Larry Birkhead to visit Smith's grave. Cameras were on hand to capture the moment.
Elizabeth Mitchell may play a mystery woman on the hit island show "Lost," but in real life she plays a normal wife and mom on her own island.

Mitchell, who is waiting out the writers' strike at home, lives with her husband and son on a small island in Puget Sound, near Seattle. According to People Magazine, Mitchell says her role on "Lost" as Juliet is her favorite so far.
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Music UPDATE: Entertainment Weekly reports Amy will perform at the Grammys -- but via satellite.Uncle Sam does not, not, not want Amy Winehouse TMZ has learned the cracked-out singer will not perform at this year's Grammy Awards because her visa has been...
Filed under: Nurse! TMZ has the first picture of a currently rehabbing Eva Mendes out and about in the Hollywood Hills, after recently checking into rehab. Never fear though ... Eva's on her way back. Her rep says, "Eva is attending to some personal business in Los...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears TMZ is at the downtown L.A. courthouse where attorney and co-conservator Andrew Wallet and attorneys Samuel Ingham and Jeryll Cohen are currently in a closed session, discussing what -- we're still not sure. Jamie Spears is not in court.As we first...
Filed under: Prez Election 2008 British porn star Holly Wellin -- who, according to Wikipedia, is known for her "enthusiastic (and often violent) performances" -- is hoping Hillary Clinton becomes president so that she can be Hil's intern and ... ...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beauty, American Idol Oh, gurl. What have you done?!Former "American Idol" Fantasia Barrino at a Grammy swag suite on Thursday. Let us pray.See Also Fantasia Barrino Is a Hot Mess!...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears A rep for the court just came out of the hearing ... but can't tell us anything!We're told that today's hearing with Jamie's lawyers and Brit's co-conservator is over, but court spokesman Allan Parachini tells TMZ, "Everything about this matter is...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Holy hooker! Heidi Fleiss has been arrested in Pahrump, Nevada. Police say they got a call warning of a possible drunk driver. When Nye County Sheriff's deputies pulled the car over, they discovered it was being driven by none other than Heidi...
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Kevin Federline, looking to squeeze the last drops of notoriety out of his celebrity rock, had planned to do a reality show on cable. But with Britney on the Crazytown express, the Federleezy is putting that show on hold temporarily, reports the New...
Filed under: Star Catcher Christina Milian proves she's one of the friendliest celebs out there -- by playing along while an autograph hound used one of the creepiest pickup lines ever. Hint: it involves vehicular homicide.Also in L.A.: Autograph master Yaya snapped photos...
Filed under: Anna Nicole Smith, R.I.P. Today marks one year since the tragic death of Anna Nicole Smith, who died five months after giving birth to her daughter and burying her son. TMZ remembers the wayward beauty. ...
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paris Hilton Paris Hilton added another one to her trail of men last night -- after hooking up with former MTV VJ Simon Rex.The duo, who both have a history involving some scandalous amateur porn, were caught getting mighty close in the back of Hilton's SUV last...
Filed under: Kids Little Kingston James McGregor Rossdale threw a little tantrum yesterday afternoon -- pulling at Gwen Stefani hair and even slapping at her gorgeous mug. Not the face, King, not the face!TMZ caught Gwen and baby outside their hotel, where the...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Fights Former "Desperate Housewives" star Jesse Metcalfe took a crushing right hook to the face last night -- and the whole thing was caught on tape!It all went down outside an event at Boulevard 3 nightclub, after Jesse allegedly said something that pissed...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion Police, Full Throttle Fashion After rummaging through Ivana Trump fur vault and donning a purple tie-dyed pleated skirt from The House of Jerry Garcia, Vogue editrix Anna Wintour was almost unrecognizeable at a fashion show in NYC on Thursday.No that's not a bag lady. She...
Scottish music producer CALVIN HARRIS regrets not using rumours of a romance with pop superstar Kylie Minogue to his advantage - insisting the fairytale affair would have increased his record sales.The Girls star was linked to the diminutive singer last year (07), just months after she split from French actor Olivier Martinez.The pair had reportedly
Fashion designer Donna Karan was left red-faced after animal rights activists snuck into her apartment and accosted her for using fur in her designs.People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) sent a representative to the fashionista’s New York home armed with a DVD of animals being skinned alive and was stunned when the activist
Former BEATLES SIR Paul McCartney and RINGO STARR have paid tribute to the band’s one-time spiritual advisor MAHARISHI MAHESH YOGI.The musicians are "saddened" by the death of Yogi who was credited with helping the band find spiritual enlightenment during a visit to India in the 1960s.McCartney, 65, says, "Whilst I am deeply saddened by his
Actress Lindsay Lohan is desperate to work with director TIM BURTON on his big screen adaptation of Alice In Wonderland - branding herself as the "ideal" candidate for the lead role.The Mean Girls star is vying to land the sought-after part of Alice in the Lewis Carroll classic in a bid to revive her flagging
Anna Nicole SMITH’s former lovers LARRY BIRKHEAD and HOWARD K. STERN have filed a lawsuit against the authors of a controversial new book documenting the late glamour girl’s life.Birkhead and Stern claims Pol’ Atteu and Patrik Simpson - the authors of Anna Nicole Smith: Portrait Of An Icon - are solely trying to make money
Hollywood beauty Jessica Alba never suffers from nerves when she’s required to go nude in front of the cameras - because she enlists a pal to strip off for her.The Fantastic Four star admits she hates getting naked in front of the camera crew, so she brings in a body-double friend to perform the raunchy
SIR Mick Jagger was so impressed by bandmate RONNIE WOOD’s paintings he offered to buy a piece of his artwork - but refused to pay the $140,000 (£70,000) price tag for it.The Rolling Stones frontman is a fervent art collector who has spent thousands of dollars (pounds) for works by English surrealist Edward Burra but
A bathing suit worn by actress Nicole Kidman is set to raise thousands of dollars (pounds) for disadvantaged families in India.The swimsuit, left behind by the star at a Swedish pool in 2002, is on display at a second-hand shop in Esloev, Sweden and will be sold to the highest bidder on Saturday (09Feb08).Owner Zlatko
George Clooney "looks down" on reality TV stars. Clooney says there is a "pecking order" among actors, but insists all thespians have a low opinion of talentless attention seekers.

He said: "There is a strange pecking order among actors. Theater actors look down on film actors, who look down on TV actors. Thank God for reality shows, or we wouldn't have anybody to look down on."
Javier Bardem haircut has depressed him a lot. The 'No Country For Old Men' actor has confessed that his haircut for the movie has given him a "full-blown depression."

Bardem, 38, had his hair cut into a 70s style bowl-cut to look like a convincing sadistic killer in the movie. But the transformation had him so uncomfortable and embarrassed that he didn't want to go out anymore.
Sean Combs, a.k.a. Diddy, has thanked the recently deceased Heath Ledger for being his mentor. They have starred together in the 2001 hit drama film Monster's Ball.

"When I first arrived on set, the first person I saw was Heath Ledger " the rapper says. "He kind of took me aside and was there for me. We didn't have to work the first day I was there, so me and him kind of hung out that day and kind of became acquaintances."
Amy Winehouse is moving in with Ozzy Osbourne.

The troubled singer - who is being treated for drug addiction at a private London facility - has been invited by the rocker's daughter Kelly to stay in a guest cottage at the family's Buckinghamshire mansion when she leaves rehab.
Kirsten Dunst is in rehab.

The 'Spider-Man' actress - whose partying lifestyle has lead to her being nicknamed 'Kirsten Drunkst' by gossip bloggers - has reportedly checked into Utah's Cirque Lodge facility to receive help for an unknown problem.
Lindsay Lohan is desperate to star in a new adaptation of 'Alice in Wonderland'. The actress is hoping to convince director Tim Burton to cast her in the hotly-anticipated version of Lewis Carroll's classic children's tale.

Lindsay said: "I just hope they don't want an unknown, I really want this part."
Angelina Jolie gets into action once more. The goodwill ambassador for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has flown to Baghdad "to learn more about the humanitarian crisis and the 4 million displaced people, 58 percent of whom are under 12," her philanthropic adviser says.

"There's lots of goodwill and lots of discussion, but there seems to be just a lot of talk at the moment, and a lot of pieces that need to be put together. I'm trying to figure out what they are," Jolie says in an interview with CNN. She accompanies Under Secretary of State Paula Dobriansky for their special mission.
In his first public appearance since the latest 5150 hold on his ex wife, K-Fed will be attending the Marc Jacobs fashion show in New York City today. Because, when you think of well-dressed, fashionable men, your mind just automatically thinks of Kevin Federline.

Kevin Federline is attending Marc Jacobs' fashion show Friday, his rep tells Usmagazine.com.

Asked if he also will be performing, his rep says, "He's just attending the show. He got invited by Marc."

Federline, 29, is no stranger to the fashion world. While wed to Britney Spears he told Details in 2005 that they wanted to co-launch a label called Pair A Dice "because dice are lucky for us".
Charlize Theron was at Harvard yesterday to pick up her Hasty Pudding Pot for Woman of the Year, but not before she was sufficiently hazed by the school's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. After showing off her dance moves and riding through the streets in her very own parade, Charlize graciously accepted her award, saying, "I hope you all know I'm a high school dropout. I just thought I'd be clean with you guys. I went to school in Africa but I'm really, really honored to be here." In the spirit of the award she also got silly, joking, "I am Woman of the Year.
As Mercedes Benz fashion week rolls along, Thursday afternoon saw the presentation of Calvin Klein's Fall 2008 fashion show in New York City.

And, of course, there was star power on hand. Both looking lovely and chumming it up, Liv Tyler and Ali Larter were among those present for the world famous designer's catwalk show.

Staged on 39th Street in the heart of the Garment District, industry insiders believe this "was a true and proper triumph for Klein's designer Francisco Costa, a quiet spoken Brazilian who has slowly but surely stamped his vision into Calvin's DNA."
After several weeks in rehab, Eva Mendes has left the Cirque Lodge in Utah ? but will be back.

"Eva is attending to some personal business in Los Angeles and intends to return to complete her treatment shortly," the actress's rep said in a statement Thursday.

Friday, when it was announced that Mendes, 33, was in the Utah facility, where Lindsay Lohan was also treated, her spokesperson told PEOPLE, "Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend to some personal issues that, while not critical, she felt deserved some outside professional support."
More than 20 years - and rather a few wrinkles - separate Rossano Rubicondi and millionairess Ivana Trump but the pair have at least one thing in common - their love of a luxury.

The pair were spotted holidaying at an exclusive resort in St Barts yesterday, where they enjoyed a quick dip in the ocean before returning to their villa, where she reclined on a sunbead while he warmed up for a game of tennis.

Ivana, who turns 59 later this month, is set to make the 35-year-old her third husband in April after more than six years together.
Sarah Harding 26, the celebrity singer in Girls Aloud, has revealed her lingerie modeling for Ultimo's Valentine's Day collection. Ultimo belongs to a Scottish firm. They were considerate enough to spend money flying their models into a warmer climate for the underwear shoot. They did not wish for the models to suffer the chills. The photo session was done in Miami, Florida.
Larry Birkhead brought his 17 month-old daughter, Dannielynn, to the grave site of her mother, the infamous departed Anna Nicole Smith, in the Bahamas yesterday for the first anniversary of her death. He just happened to dress the tot in her finest and bring along a television crew. The touching moment when Dannielynn whispered "momma" and laid a pink toy on the grave of the mother she'll only know from videos and photos was captured for the benefit of the curious masses and will be broadcast on Entertainment Tonight.
The troubled singer - who is being treated for drug addiction at a private London facility - has been invited by the rocker's daughter Kelly to stay in a guest cottage at the family's Buckinghamshire mansion when she leaves rehab.

A source said: "Kelly has always been there for Amy, they are very close. When Amy went into rehab, it was Kelly who picked out clothes to take in from her London flat."

"The cottage is perfect. And there will be no temptations like there are in London. Also, the security around the house is already tight after a spate of break-ins so there is no chance of anyone being able to follow her."
Angelina Jolie who is rumoured to be pregnant with twins, donned a helmet and flak jacket as she visited Iraq as part of her role as a UN goodwill ambassador.

The 32-year-old accompanied the U.S State Department on the trip to learn about the plight of 4 million displaced Iraqis. Her partner Brad Pitt remains on dad duty in LA, where he was spotted yesterday with the couple's adopted daughter Zahara in tow.
We'll confess we were looking forward to seeing Amy Winehouse at the Grammys, not for her performance necessarily, but for the potential drama.   Folks who actually want to see her sing may not be disappointed, though:  Enteratinment Weekly is reporting that Wino may appear - and accept any of the multiple awards for which she's nominated - via satellite.  Crabbie's Hollywood has more:   Amy Winehouse has been denied a visa to enter the U.S., and will therefore not be able to perform at this weekend's Grammy Awards. The statement from Amy's publicist:   The singer has been invited to appear at the event on Sunday after receiving an amazing six nominations for the...

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Reading this story from CelebsandBubs makes us wonder if Brad Pitt is paying just a little too much attention to the tabloids.  Relax while you can, Brad - goodness knows you'll be dying for the chance to once Angelina pops out those twins she's carrying!    At any rate, we're definitely glad that little Shiloh isn't actually being targeted for ill by anyone.    Life & Style was blasted by Brad Pitt after they published a false story about death threats made against his and Angelina Jolie's biological daughter Shiloh. "This is absolutely not true and reckless and dangerous to put these ideas out into the world."      GET MORE CELEBRITY...

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Would you watch a "Hills" spinoff based around Brody's liasions with Lindsay Lohan   Don't feel bad, we're not sure we would either (or at least that we'd admit it here!).  PopCrunch has the scoop:   MTV is clamoring for a love triangle reality series starring Brody Jenner, his on-again off-again Hills honey Lauren Conrad, and Lindsay Lohan after network heads caught word of Brody’s rumored New York City fling with LiLo last year.   The National Enquirer reports that The Hills spinoff will star Brody and his “tangled love life with the likes of LiLo, his Hills squeeze Lauren Conrad, his long-suffering model/girlfriend Cora Skinner and a never ending...

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Chelsea Clinton reportedly dissed "The View"'s Elisabeth Hasselbeck this week - and if you were Bill and Hillary's daughter, wouldn't you do the same?  We're sure she's done her parents proud!  Holy Candy reports:     Chelsea Clinton personally campaigned for a critical demographic — The View chatterboxes — after Whoopi, Sherri and Joy expressed their indecision about the presidential election. Not surprisingly, conservative Elisabeth Hasselbeck who often communicates in high-pitched mermaid squeals, didn’t rate a call and noted her “disappointment” on yesterday’s show.   So what do you know… Elisabeth got a call at...

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Reuters - Clearly attempting to remake Paris Hilton into the Bo Derek of our age, this comedy introduces its lead actress with a slow-motion shot of her jogging on the beach, with numerous hapless males ogling themselves silly.
AP - Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested Thursday on charges of illegal possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence, authorities said.
Happy Birthday to "Family Guy" voice actor Seth Green (1974), "Diff'rent Strokes" actor Gary Coleman (1968), Motley Crue frontman Vince Neil (1961), law novelist John Grisham (1955), "Elf" actress Mary Steenburgen (1953), singer Dan Seals (1950), stage and screen actress Brooke Adams (1949),


Property mogul Donald Trump is refusing to pay California officials a $10,000 (£5,000) application fee in his bid to fly a 400 square foot flag in Rancho Palos Verdes.The reality TV star upset locals in 2006 when he erected the illegal 21.34 metres (70 foot) flagpole at his club - the area’s height limit is
Former STAR TREK star William Shatner has not seen the TV show which made him famous.The 76-year-old refuses to watch himself onscreen because he believes "(he) sucks" at acting in the popular sci-fi series.He says, "I never watched Star Trek and I have not even seen any of the Star Trek movies. I don’t watch
Former JAMES BOND star Roger Moore refuses to stop wearing eyeglasses - despite stocking up on hundreds of pairs of contact lenses.The 007 actor admits he feels more confident wearing his glasses because he can hide his age behind the frames.And Moore is convinced being a spectacle-wearer boosts his aesthetic confidence.He says, "I think I
QUEEN guitarist BRIAN MAY has ordered references to Britney Spears be removed from hit musical WE WILL ROCK YOU out of respect for the troubled star.The 60-year-old musician insisted the character of "Britney" in the show be renamed. Gang members in the play - based on the music of Queen - are named after 20th
British singer Natasha Bedingfield has urged her peers LILY ALLEN and KATE NASH to ditch their strong London singing accents.The These Words star - who currently lives in the U.S. - admits she longs for the return of performers with "normal voices"; something she believes is a classic singing style and deserves a comeback.She says,
Former THE O.C. star Mischa Barton was unpopular at school - but was unfazed by what her peers thought of her.The actress, 22, admits she wasn’t a cool kid during her formative years, and insists her school’s artistic remit caused "cliquey" friendship groups.She says, "I wasn’t popular. I went to a funny art school so
Animal-loving actress Kate Walsh has opened the doors to a new dog adoption centre in New York.The Private Practice star cut the ribbon to officially open Pedigree(r) Dogstore in Times Square on Thursday (07Feb08).The shop will serve as the first short-term adoption centre of its kind where visitors can learn about dog adoption, meet adoptable
R&B superstar Janet Jackson was desperate to work with industry newcomer NE-YO on her new LP - because she could tell from his work that he was a huge fan of the JACKSON family.The 41-year-old singer fell in love with the singer’s music and asked him to pen a track for her upcoming album Discipline,
AP - Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested Thursday on charges of illegal possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence, authorities said.
AP - It's hardly a titanic struggle, but a dispute between Leonardo DiCaprio and his neighbors isn't departing anytime soon.
Eva Mendes has checked out of rehab but will check in again. The Latina star has to attend to personal business but will return to the Cirque Lodge in Utah for her treatment.

"Eva is attending to some personal business in Los Angeles and intends to return to complete her treatment shortly," her publicist says in a statement Thursday.
Britney Spears has left the “nutshouse” as a court representative found no just cause for the hold! So she's back on the streets! Be afraid... be very afraid! This Britney Spears show is sopathetic! First they sent her to a psychiatric hospital, just so shecan get out a few days later! Why is that you ask? It seems BritneySpears was releasedearly from UCLA Medical Center's psych ward because a courtrepresentative found no just cause for the hold!Thedoctor overseeing Britney Spears's care had wanted her tostay, (asdid her parents), but the decision was overridden by the courtrepresentative, a source told People! The procedure calls for ahearing at the hospital to find out whether the hold is justified.The rep for the court, called a hearing referee – whois usually a lawyer – interviews the patient and doctor todetermine if there's just cause for detainment. Thisis when law and medicine collide, says attorney Terry K.Wasserman, who's not involved in the Britney Spears matter, when a lawyer can override a doctor's opinion. ! The onlyone who's happy about this is Britney Spears who was alreadytrying to run away from the hospital with her father, Jamie Spears!Unfortunately for her, Jamie Spears said no, and convinced BritneySpears to stay in the hospital for a few more days! It turns outBritney Spears is now free, despite the fact that her parents didn'tagree with her release! I'm getting too tired and too bored with thisBritney Spears dramatic soap opera! And you know what? I don'teven care what's going to happen with her! Probably she'll end uplike Heath Ledger... or Ana Nicole Smith! DEAD! Anywayif you want to about her recent release and how things wentwild on her release – because of the paps - you might want tocheck out this link: Britney Finally Returns Home! I'm going to end this post on BritneySpears here! Unless something really bad happens with her... I'mnot going to post anything about Britney Spears I've had itwith her!
Paris Hilton wins the Harvard LampoonHumor Magazine's Woman of the Year award! Oh this is good! Paris Hiltongoes to Harvard! They can make a movie with this title... Fortunatelyfor us and the Harvard geeks, she didn't actually graduated Harvard,she was just handled an giant, oversized trophy on the steps of theLampoon Castle in Cambridge Massachussetts. Apparently, ParisHilton was in town to receive the Harvard Lampoon HumorMagazine's Woman of the Year award! The Lampoon award is a spoof ofthe annual honors given by Harvard's Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine standing here,standing on the steps of the Harvard Lampoon, said ParisHilton. It's really exciting and I've had such a greattime. Oh yeah I'm sure you've had a great time! It's your firstprize! I mean award... but actually that's not a real award you knowthat don't you Paris? It's more like a joke... and this joke's onyou, this time! Anyway Paris Hilton currently stars in theupcoming film The Hottie and the Nottie, which hits theaterson Friday. I'm almost sure this is going to be another bad movie... ithink Paris Hilton should have stayed in low budget movies...like that one of hers... how was it called? A night in Paris.. yeahthat's the one! Oh and another thing... what's with the eye? Are youtrying to impress us or something! Patch it up Paris! You're uglyenough without a closing eye – yes i am a Paris Hiltonhater... what're u gonna do about it?
Oh my God! Here's John Mayer wearing aBorat costume.... a Borat bathing suit actually! He's so pathetic andhilarious at the same time! The MayercraftCruise (http://mayercraftcarrier.com/) ? No? What about Borat? You know that guy don'tyou! Well guess what it seems there's this – call it whatever youlike - ocean cruise where everyone on board can see John Mayerdressed up just like Borat! And boy there is something I realizedtoday! John Mayer really looks like Borat! His skinnylittle body and that fluffy hair.. he's like Borat's littlebrother... or maybe sister at least? I have no idea why someone willpay good money to see this monkey! He's pathetic! But then again he'salso John Mayer The one that used to date JessicaSimpson.. remember – that days are long over huh John? Oh don'tworry if you missed him this year... you'll get plenty more in theupcoming years! I mean if there was Jessica Simpson instead ofhim then I'd perfectly understand you... but this is John Mayer Yuck... Oh and another thing.. rumors are that in the next yearsJohn Mayer will try the Jack Sparrow costume.. and do somemagic tricks... oh how terrific! I guess it's understandable... whenyou ran out of success you'd do anything just so everybody couldcheer for you one more time! John Mayer really sucks... andhe's so not Borat! Duh!
AP - Even before the release of her heralded "Back to Black" album last year, Amy Winehouse reputation as a tortured soul threatened to overshadow her music.
AP - The court commissioner who placed Britney Spears under conservatorship held a closed-door hearing on an unspecified emergency motion Thursday, a day after the troubled pop star was suddenly released from a psychiatric hospital and ended up being pursued through the city by paparazzi.
Reuters - Former Hollywood madam Heidi Fleiss was arrested and charged with possession of prescription drugs and driving under the influence on Thursday morning outside Las Vegas.
AP - Note to world leaders: Next time you need instant access to foreign dignitaries and top military brass, forget the usual protocols. Just send in Angelina Jolie
AP - Madonna, Chris Rock and dozens of other celebrities raised $5.5 million at a star-studded benefit at the United Nations to help poor and sick children around the world.
AP - Jerry Lee Lewis and John Fogerty warmed up for their upcoming collaboration on the Grammy Awards by tearing it up in celebration of music's influence on social change over the last 50 years.
Reuters - The parents of pop star Britney Spears returned to a court on Thursday to deal with the troubled singer's affairs one day after saying they believed her life was at risk.
Reuters - British soul singer Amy Winehouse personal issues again derailed her career on Thursday as U.S. officials rejected her application for a visa, causing her to cancel plans to attend the Grammy awards.
AP - Before Charlize Theron could pick up her Woman of the Year award, she had to prove she was worthy. That meant dancing to disco music, striking modeling poses and wooing someone wearing an elephant suit and a pink sparkly bra — all to delight of the cast members of the Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University, the nation's oldest undergraduate drama troupe.
AP - Amy Winehouse will not attend this year's Grammy Awards because her request for a visa was denied, but she will perform by satellite at Sunday's ceremony in Los Angeles.
Britney Spears was released from the hospital because there was "no just cause" to hold her at the psychiatric ward any longer, according to reports. The pop star was committed to the Resnick Neuropsychiatric wing of Los Angeles' UCLA Medical Center on Thursday upon the advice of her personal doctor.


Movie veteran Donald Sutherland was misdiagnosed with lung cancer after scuba training for his new movie Fool's Gold left him coughing up blood. The 72-year-old M*A*S*H star's super-rich character was supposed to be a top diver in the treasure-hunt film, and so he took lessons in a bid to master scuba skills.


Pop superstar Cher is coming out of musical retirement - she's landed her own Las Vegas residency. The singer made the announcement during an interview aired on U.S. TV show Good Morning America on Thursday.


Eva Mendes has only left rehab for a temporary break - and will be checking back into the Utah clinic, her publicist has confirmed. The actress entered the Cirque Lodge facility last month amid reports she was battling substance abuse issues.


Pop superstar Michael Jackson has settled an outstanding tax bill of $600,000 relating to his now-abandoned Neverland Ranch.


Britney Spears found sympathy in the form of Arnold Schwarzenegger's wife Maria Shriver as she attempted to avoid the paparazzi on Wednesday afternoon.


Actor Val Kilmer has replaced Will Arnett as the voice of talking car KITT in the TV movie remake of Knight Rider.


Professional skateboarder-turned-actor Tony Hawk is to become a father for the fourth time. The 39-year-old and his third wife Lhotse Merriam revealed on Wednesday they are expecting their first child together.


Hip-hop duo M.O.P. are leaving 50 Cent record label after three years with the G-Unit imprint failed to yield an album.


BERLIN (AP) - Martin Scorsese teamed up with the Rolling Stones to produce an intimate concert film, ''Shine a Light,'' which opened the annual Berlin film festival Thursday. ''The nature of the music is something that has inspired me constantly throughout the years,'' said Scorsese, who captured the veteran rockers at New York's Beacon Theater in 2006.


LONDON (AP) - Amy Winehouse will not be performing at this year's Grammy Awards because her request for a visa has been turned down by the U.S. Embassy, her publicist said Thursday.


Janet Jackson was so busy as a child she used trips to church to catch up on her sleep. The tired pop star was a regular at Kingdom Hall prayer sessions and book readings growing up as a Jehovah's Witness, but snoozed through them all, much to the disgust of her mother.


An attractive bachelorette (Paris Hilton) finds that her chances of landing a man hinge far too much on her unattractive best friend (Christine Lakin), whom she goes out of her way to find a mate for by denying a childhood friend's romantic advances until he finds this hottie's pal a mate in this Regent Releasing comedy.

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Popular comic actor Vince Vaughn brings a newly invigorating sense of old west attitude to the world of standup comedy as he captures the carefree spirit of Buffalo Bill's turn-of-the-century "Wild West Show" on the stage, and the cameras are rolling... Continue Summary
A single father who has just found success as the host of an outrageous television talk show begins to question his path in life when he returns home to attend his parents' 50th wedding anniversary party in the company of his famous fiancée - a reality television star - in this crisis-of-conscience comedy starring Martin Lawrence Continue Summary

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How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days co-stars Kate Hudson and Matthew McConaughey re-team on the big screen for this adventurous tale about a treasure-hunting couple whose eight-year quest for the ultimate prize has left them flat broke and fresh out of gas. Ben "Finn" Finnegan (McConaughey) is a treasure hunter who has made it his mission in life to track... Continue Summary

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NEW YORK (AP) - Disney World is about to get a little pitchy, dawg. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts announced plans Thursday to create a live performance attraction based on ''American Idol'' at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park - formerly called Disney-MGM Studios - in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.


Cloverfield producer J.J. Abrams has dismissed reports the monster movie exploits the trauma suffered by New Yorkers in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in the city. Cloverfield follows the adventures of five people attempting to escape from a giant lizard who wreaks havoc in Manhattan - but Abrams insists film goers are wrong to take aim at his movie.


"We had a really bad salty one on this movie - he came out there with snot on his nose, and I was like, 'This is really fun.'" Kate Hudson on her worst kissing encounter with Fool's Gold co-star Matthew McConaughey


Two-time Dancing With The Stars champ Cheryl Burke has split up with her actor boyfriend of one year, Matthew Lawrence brother of television star Joey Lawrence.


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Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Britney Spears Everything about Britney Spears right now is on full red alert, but when Donald Trump looks at her, he just sees green.We caught up with the freshly-blonded helmetacular Trump at Fashion Week tents in Bryant Park, and even though Britney seems like...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Baby Watch, Jennifer Lopez Hot Mamas Despite rumors that she was in labor, a very, very, very pregnant and glowing Jennifer Lopez waddled -- wearing couture curtains -- into a NYC fashion show on Wednesday. Luckily, her water didn't break -- or her stiletto heels!See Also J.Lo's...
Filed under: Britney Spears TMZ just spoke to Sam Lutfi's new publicist (and former Mark Vincent Kaplan media consultant), Michael Sands, and it looks like Sands is a big fan of making little sense.At one point in the conversation, Sands told TMZ Lutfi doesn't get any money...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Wacky and Weird, Becks and Posh No, it's not your imagination, nor is it an imposhtor. That is Victoria Beckham speaking. Actual English words.The usually silent Spicebot's audio unit was evidently upgraded as she made her way around Manhattan yesterday, operating in overdrive in...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Video, Amy Winehouse On Wednesday, Amy Winehouse left rehab, visited her jailed husband, had lunch and then went back to rehab.It's all in a day's weave.See Also Seriously. What's with the Hair? Amy Enters Rehab -- No? No? Yes!...
Filed under: Britney Spears TMZ has confirmed that Sam Lutfi has not been served with the restraining order sought by Brit's parents-- yet.If he comes in contact with Britney, it technically wouldn't violate the restraining order issued against him -- since he hasn't officially...
Filed under: Music, Beauty, Madonna In the '80s, '90s and '00s, Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Penn Ritchie became a worldwide pop phenomenon. Guess what she looks like now!...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears TMZ has learned disso queen Laura Wasser paid a secret visit at the UCLA psych ward last Tuesday, and the family wants Laura back as Brit's custody attorney.Wasser, who repped Brit in the divorce, quit the case -- we're told because Britney wouldn't...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears TMZ just received the following statement from Brit's attorney Adam Streisand:"At the request of Britney Spears Adam Streisand, a Partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP, met with her yesterday to discuss her legal rights in connection with the conservatorship...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Music UPDATE: Entertainment Weekly reports Amy will perform at the Grammys -- but via satellite.Uncle Sam does not, not, not want Amy Winehouse TMZ has learned the cracked-out singer will not perform at this year's Grammy Awards because her visa has been...
Filed under: Nurse! TMZ has the first picture of a currently rehabbing Eva Mendes out and about in the Hollywood Hills, after recently checking into rehab. Never fear though ... Eva's on her way back. Her rep says, "Eva is attending to some personal business in Los...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears TMZ is at the downtown L.A. courthouse where attorney and co-conservator Andrew Wallet and attorneys Samuel Ingham and Jeryll Cohen are currently in a closed session, discussing what -- we're still not sure. Jamie Spears is not in court.As we first...
Filed under: Prez Election 2008 British porn star Holly Wellin -- who, according to Wikipedia, is known for her "enthusiastic (and often violent) performances" -- is hoping Hillary Clinton becomes president so that she can be Hil's intern and ... ...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beauty, American Idol Oh, gurl. What have you done?!Former "American Idol" Fantasia Barrino at a Grammy swag suite on Thursday. Let us pray.See Also Fantasia Barrino Is a Hot Mess!...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears A rep for the court just came out of the hearing ... but can't tell us anything!We're told that today's hearing with Jamie's lawyers and Brit's co-conservator is over, but court spokesman Allan Parachini tells TMZ, "Everything about this matter is...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Holy hooker! Heidi Fleiss has been arrested in Pahrump, Nevada. Police say they got a call warning of a possible drunk driver. When Nye County Sheriff's deputies pulled the car over, they discovered it was being driven by none other than Heidi...
Jessica Alba will speak nothing but Spanish when her baby is born later this year (08) because she regretted not picking up the language of her grandparents when she was a child.The sexy Latino star reveals her father only spoke English to her and her brother because he wanted them to become model Americans -
LATEST: Amy Winehouse has been banned from travelling to the U.S. to perform at Sunday’s (10Feb08) Grammy Awards.The British singer is nominated for six awards at the prestigious Los Angeles bash - but she won’t be there to perform or collect any prizes, after she was denied a visa.U.S. Embassy staff in Britain were forced
Celine Dion signed up to tour the world so she could show her seven-year-old son and her 80-year-old mother the sights she has seen over the years.The singer will embark on an extensive tour later this year (08) and admits the idea of hitting the road with two generations of her family helped her realise
Bruges officials are so thrilled with Colin Farrell and RALPH FIENNES new movie IN BRUGES they’ve created a new tourist walk so visitors to the Belgian town can see the film’s locations.Even though Farrell’s hitman character Ray spends the film criticising the picturesque city, locals are convinced shots of life and landmarks will bring tourists
Country star LeAnn Rimes has taken to literally skipping through tours after time spent just sitting and eating on her tour bus left her struggling to complete concerts.The Blue singer admits she never used to take care of herself when she was on the road, sitting alone on a bus ferrying her from one show
Celine Dion is thrilled her son, RENE CHARLES, is succeeding at school because she was a terrible student.Education has become a big deal for the Canadian singer - because she wasn’t the smartest kid, and so she has hired the best tutors for her seven-year-old.She says, "My husband was extremely smart in school but I
Actress Kathleen Turner knew it was time to seek treatment for her alcohol abuse issues after she passed out drunk onstage during a Broadway show.The 53-year-old star was appearing in The Graduate in 2002 when she realised once and for all she had a drink problem.Turner admits she first started drinking heavily to combat pain
Infamous Hollywood Madam Heidi Fleiss has been charged with drink-driving and drug possession following an arrest in Nevada.The one-time girlfriend of actor Tom Sizemore, and former sex dealer to the stars, was pulled over by Nye County Sheriff’s Deputies after they received a call about her erratic driving.The police officers claim they found prescription narcotics
Hollywood’s hottest women are desperately trying to look more Latina, according to sexy actress Jessica Alba The pregnant star claims Latin American women have developed a curvy look that socialites and Hollywood housewives are desperate to copy.And she’s thrilled that after years of being the butt of jokes in Hollywood, Latinas can hold their heads high.Alba
Tough-talking celebrity lawyer DEBRA OPRI showed her softer side on U.S. TV on Thursday (07Feb08) when she broke down in the middle of an interview and recalled a dream about Anna Nicole SMITH.Opri, who represented Smith’s former boyfriend Larry Birkhead as he fought to prove he was the biological father of the actress/model’s baby daughter,
Actress Catherine Bell is making the most of the free time the Hollywood writers strike has allowed her - she’s learning to fly.The Bruce Almighty star’s U.S. TV show Army Wives is among the programmes shut down by the strike, which began in November (07).But Bell is refusing to sit around waiting to get back
LATEST: Amy Winehouse will perform at Sunday’s (10Feb08) Grammy Awards via a live satellite TV link-up, after immigration officials banned her from travelling to the U.S.The British singer is nominated for six awards at the prestigious Los Angeles bash, but is unable to attend after American embassy staff in London declined her request for a
OZZY OSBOURNE’s daughter KELLY has invited troubled pal Amy Winehouse to live with rock’s first family at their Buckinghamshire, England mansion when she completes rehab.Osbourne wants Winehouse to move into the guest cottage on the family’s estate when her drug rehab at a private London facility is complete.A source says, "Kelly has always been there
CELINE DION has been giving Bette Midler tips on how to protect her voice as the singer/actress prepares to start a 30-month residency in the desert.Dion ended her five-year performance stint at Las Vegas’ Caesar’s Palace Colosseum venue in December (07), and now she’s coaching her successor, Midler, on how to cope with the fierce
HEATH LEDGER’s former girlfriend Gemma Ward has arrived in Perth, Australia for the tragic actor’s funeral.Ward will join members of Ledger’s family and his ex-fiancee Michelle Williams when the Brokeback Mountain star is laid to rest.Williams and the two-year-old daughter she had with Ledger arrived in Perth on Wednesday (06Feb08), the same day that medical
A Los Angeles judge has extended temporary control of BRITNEY SPEARS’ legal and financial affairs to her father after a brief court session on Thursday (07Feb08).Commissioner Reva Goetz, who recently made Jamie Spears conservator of his daughter’s estate, agreed the caterer could continue taking charge of all things Britney.The 30-minute closed-door emergency hearing came a