AP - Whitney Houston appearance at Clive Davis' celeb-soaked, pre-Grammy concert party fueled speculation that the diva would be among the night's performers — but her only time in the spotlight came when the music mogul introduced her in the audience.
Reuters - Train wreck or triumph?
Kate Hudson has secretly harbored a lifelong ambition to sky dive - but insists motherhood has kept her from pursuing the extreme sport. The 28-year-old has longed to parachute, but axed her daredevil aspirations after becoming a mother to son Ryder, four, in fear she may be seriously injured.


Rosario Dawson is leading a campaign to encourage Hispanic Americans to vote in the forthcoming presidential election. The actress is proud of her Afro Cuban/Puerto Rican/American Indian Irish heritage, but frustrated that fewer than one third of the vast Hispanic population in the U.S. votes.


The British rapper who was seen fighting with Jesse Metcalfe outside a Los Angeles nightclub has protested his innocence in the brawl, insisting he punched the actor in self-defense.


Hollywood star Nicolas Cage has begun legal proceedings against his Peggy Sue Got Married co-star Kathleen Turner after she accused him of drunk driving and theft in her new autobiography.


In a break from her solo shopping routine, Marcia Cross took her twins Eden and Savannah out for some retail therapy on Thursday in LA. With the news that the writers' strike may be coming to an end, Marcia's days of chilling at home with her babies may be short-lived. She's probably been thrilled that her forced vacation has allowed her to spend so much time with her girls, but Eden and Savannah aren't the only ones who want time with their famous mom Marcia - all her Desperate Housewives fans can't wait to see her back as Bree on Wisteria Lane.
Two of the hottest women in Hollywood are getting their freak on in the new Woody Allen film. " Vicky Cristina Barcelona" may sound like a bad drag name, but the film promises a graphic scenes to make you blush. The sexcapades of Penelope and Scarjo have been rumored to make an audience simultaneously wet themselves.
New mother Nicole Richie joined the likes of Christina Aguilera and TomKat in opening up the Broad Contemporary Art Museum in Los Angeles last night (February 9).

Dressed in a lovely cream colored dress, the former Simple Life star enjoyed chatting with fellow guests as she showed off a figure that looks to be getting back to pre-pregnancy form.
Clay Aiken move over. There's a new Broadway baby on the horizon.

Frances Bean Cobain, 15, the daughter of Courtney Love and late grunge legend Kurt Cobain, is headlining as the star of Evita, Grease and Beauty and the Beast ? all for a fashion spread in the March issue of Harper's Bazaar.

Still, the backdrops are appropriate, says her mother. "Frances grew up on musicals. I think musicals comfort her," Love, 43, tells the magazine. "She's a gay man trapped in a woman's body, like me."
Gossip Girls is reporting that Mischa Barton has a new beau - the director of her new movie.  There's no doubt it's common for celebs working together on movies to hook up -  dare we even call it cliche?   We're not sure that even matters though - as long as he's willing to play designated driver, he'll be a good thing for her, right?   Though she’s had some minor setbacks as of late, Mischa Barton is still going strong.  She was spotted looking ravishing at the Viper Awards at the Palais am Festungsgraben in Berlin, Germany last night.   The “O.C.” actress has been reportedly been mixing business with pleasure, as she’s dating the...

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What do you think of Jamie Spears taking over Britney's affairs?  Smart move, or just a ploy to exploit her further?  The Hollywood Gossip has details:   Britney Spears’ divorce lawyers, the firm of Trope and Trope, filed papers requesting to be removed as counsel. A hearing is scheduled for March 10.   Britney’s parents, Lynne and Jamie, were not fans. Trope and Trope bad a good relationship with Sam Lutfi, so that’s a big reason why.   Could this be the first step in the process to re-retain Laura Wasser, Britney’s former attorney who quit, and who Jamie reportedly wants back?   We’ll have to stay tuned, but TMZ reports that one of the...

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Better squeeze those last little drops of fun out of your weekend. Here are some juicy items to help you get the most out of it. WATCH: Wino will be there – will you be watching? Don't miss the 50th annual Grammy awards tonight on CBS. The picket-free ceremony will feature performances by Beyonce and Tina Turner, Rihanna, Amy Winehouse, and the Foo Fighters. BUY: Follow Natalie Portman lead and look good while doing good. The pixie-ish starlet is launching her own vegan footwear collection full of glamorous going out shoes made from animal-free materials. Pre-order the limited edition kicks now at tecasan.com. CAST: Wanna be famous? Know your Prada from your Gucci? Then...

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Reuters - Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards has offered troubled singer Amy Winehouse some free advice on kicking the drug habit.
Happy Birthday to child actresses Makenzie Vega (1994) and Emma Roberts (1991), Reggaeton singer Don Omar (1978), WWE Diva Victoria (1971), American actress Laura Dern (1967), late Metallica bassist Cliff Burton (1962; d. 1986), "Sideways" director Alexander Payne (1961),


Reuters - Patti Smith hates labels, but if you had to choose a phrase to describe the singer, poet, political activist and painter, it might be Renaissance woman.
Reuters - Heath Ledger was remembered at a private memorial service in his Australian home town on Saturday, with fellow actor Cate Blanchett giving a eulogy and Ledger's father thanking his son's fans for their support.
AP - Heath Ledger family, his former fiance Michelle Williams and Australia's entertainment elite bade him farewell at a private memorial service Saturday in his hometown.
Paris Hilton showing off what she'sbest at: nipple slips! Here's Paris Hilton trying tosinging! As you may have expected she fails in doing so! She may knowhow to hold a dildo or how to give a BJ, but singing it's not forher! So what's left to do? Well why not flash some nipples! Oh yeahthat's a great idea Paris! Anyway the pictures of Paris Hiltonsinging performance were taken in Boston Nightclub! I want to believeParis Hilton wasn't really singing there, instead i hope theyjust let her do some playback! She's not the first and she'sdefinitely not going to be the last in doing so – remember BritneySpears performance at the MTV Video MusicAwards? Okay so Paris Hiltonsinging is terrible but what about her moves? I mean she does lookpretty hot in that silver dress right? Mm maybe for you... but for meshe's just a “dildo” maniac! Yes when I'm thinking of ParisHilton i can picture a giant dildoright next to her saying: hi... I'm Paris best friend! But wait aminute what's that? She almost showed her nipples? Oh that'sinteresting huh? Actually not! We've already seen ParisHilton boobs and nipples too manytimes, or at least i know i have! So no that's not good enough forme! Actually there's nothing good on ParisHilton... oh wait... maybe thatmovie of hers: One night in Paris... but that's about it! Anyway hereshe is, the famous dumb multi millionaire brat who goes by the nameof Paris Hiltonfailing to sing but succeeding in showing her nipples! Like i care...
Lindsay Lohan takes the front page ofGlamour Magazine! Oh yes this had to come! Sooner orlater I knew we will get something with Lindsay Lohan Andhere she is in the newest issue of Glamour Magazine! But you may wantto think twice before buying the magazine! Why? Maybe because LindsayLohan gives Glamour readers the finger! Yep! And she's so happyabout it! Other then that she's very good looking! Even LindsayLohan can look good when there's an army of photoshop geekstweaking and tunning your face, so that she can get rid of theimperfections – and this is Lindsay Lohan we're talkingabout, imperfection is like her third name! Og and another thing...the bad girl episode is back... Lindsay Lohan is still tryingto be that bad girl she got us used with! You know the one that usedto pose with 9mm pistols, get drunk and run people over – or atleast trying to! But you know what? I don't see Lindsay Lohanthat bad anymore! Actually these pictures reminds me of AvrilLavigne! Is this the idea? Try to make a copy of Avril Lavigne,but with greater boobs and ass? Then congratulations! You definitelygot what you wanted! Oh and look at the message they're sending:notorious but nice? I mean come on... Notorious i understand! ButLindsay Lohan nice? Now that's funny... seriously what am Ireading here? A celebrity magazine or a comic magazine – I'mstarting to think it's the second option!
Nicole Kidman is back and she’s sexier the ever! She got thefront page of Bazaar Magazine! Hot hot hot! Here’s Nicole Kidmanshowing off her super sexy forms in the February issue of Bazaar Magazine! It’sbeen a while since we last heard anything about Nicole Kidman except for her Botox addiction stories – you know she’s getting old and Botox is the only wayto keep those riddles away from her! She’s still very good looking althoughshe’s getting near the age of 41! Okay maybe she had a few retouching here andthere but that’s the way celebrities fight age! Hell, you’d do it two if you’dhave enough money! Not only that NicoleKidman is looking very good but she’s also helping others! For instance itseems one of her bathing suits is to be auctioned to raise money for buyingcows for poor families in India,Agence France-Presse reported! The suit, now owned by ZlatkoNedanovski and on display in a second-hand store in Eslov, a town insouthern Sweden,will go to the highest bidder when the sale finishes on Saturday – thisSaturday 02.09.2008! See… now that’s an example to follow – although she had nodirect implication it’s her bathing suit after all! Anyway, check her out: inBazaar Magazine, hotter then ever! Oh yeah!
Fabulous Dotspotter belindalook brings us this story - poor Pat O'Brien   This just goes to show that you don't need to be an A-Lister to go to rehab in 2008.  We wish him well!        Television personality Pat O’Brien, a host on celebrity news program “The Insider” has checked into a rehab facility for undisclosed reason, the TV show said in a statement on Friday.   “O’Brien and his doctors felt this is the best course for maintaining his sobriety,” the statement said.   No further details were disclosed.  O’Brien, a former sports caster who became a celebrity news personality also spent time in...

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Reuters - Heath Ledger was remembered at a private memorial service in his Australian home town on Saturday, with fellow actor Cate Blanchett giving a eulogy and Ledger's father thanking his son's fans for their support.
AFP - Swedish actress and author Eva Dahlbeck, most famous for numerous appearances in movies by legendary filmmaker Ingmar Bergman has died, her son said Saturday. She was 87.
AFP - A swimsuit left at a Swedish pool by Australian movie star Nicole Kidman was sold on Saturday at auction to buy cows for poor families in India.
AFP - The editor of a magazine that alleged French President Nicolas Sarkozy text-messaged his ex-wife offering to call off his wedding to Carla Bruni if she came back stood by the story Saturday.
Filmmaker Martin Scorsese is lining up another documentary about a music legend - the Oscar winner has announced plans to make a movie about Bob Marley.


Cher and Tom Cruise dated for three years, were in love, and only split when he moved away to shoot The Color Of Money, the pop superstar has revealed. Both have kept tight-lipped about the relationship, which took place 25 years ago when Cher was 36 and at the height of her fame and Cruise was a 20-year-old up-and-coming actor.


Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love’s daughter Frances Bean Cobain has issued a plea to be left alone in peace - because she has yet to make her mark in life.


Leonardo DiCaprio is suing dozens of building contractors in relation to a conflict over the construction of a basketball court which the actor's neighbors claim damaged their property.


TV host Pat O’Brien is the latest celebrity to check into rehab, following hot on the heels of Amy Winehouse, Kirsten Dunst and Eva Mendes The 59-year-old host of "The Insider" has checked into a facility for unspecified treatment.


U.S. federal officials have subpoenaed Heath Ledger’s autopsy records as part of an investigation into how the actor had access to the prescription drugs that caused his death last month.


Courtney Love is ever grateful and is all praise for actor friend Orlando Bloom for introducing her to Buddhist chanting, as it helps her remain sober after having gone through years of struggles and rehab.

She said: "We chant everyday. I love Orlando for this. He doesn't mind being outed... It's changed my entire life, changed everything; restructured my body, restructured my physicality."
Eva Mendes looked every bit the movie star with her sunglasses, cute coat and glamorous Dior bag making her way through LAX on Friday morning on her way back to Cirque Lodge. Just as her rep said, it was only a quick trip back to California on business (and boyfriend-seeing) for Eva before returning to the peace and quiet of Utah. Considering Cirque Lodge is current home to both Eva and Kirsten Dunst, was the place for Lohan back in the Fall and Mary-Kate Olsen a few years back, I gotta believe they're getting pretty good at taking care of the starlet set. Hopefully the next time we see Eva she's feeling better on the road to recovery.
After Heath Ledger funeral ended, the day of remembrance was just getting underway - as mourners including Michelle Williams all "took a plunge into the ocean as the sun began to set."

According to People magazine reports, "At least 50 people attending the wake ran onto the beach and many began to take off their clothes. While some women took the plunge in their black dresses, other men and women stripped down to just their underwear and jumped into the ocean."
Dennis Quaid whose newborn twins Zoe and Boone were hospitalized after a medication error last year, says that now "everyone is doing great" ? and the only problem for him and his wife Kimberly is sleep depravation.

"The kids are fantastic and really healthy and happy kids," the actor said at Friday in Santa Monica at a press event for his new action thriller, Vantage Point.
Fergie, real name Stacy Ferguson 32, wants you to buy her line of lingerie for this Valentine's Day. If you're female, buy them for yourself. If you're a male, buy them anyway; for yourself or for any females that matter to you.

Fergie did these lingerie shots for Peach John. It was a Japanese firm. I'm not sure why there was a Christmas and New Year message on the poster if this campaign was for Valentine's Day.
Tom Cruise has a few strings to his bow when it comes to dating Hollywood stars, but revelations of a secret romance with Cher stunned Hollywood today.

The ex-wife of Sonny Bono, now 61, confirmed rumours that she had dated the 45-year-old pint-sized star in the 80s, despite their huge age gap.

Cher told Good Morning American today that Top Gun star Cruise was not a Scientologist when they were seeing each other and described him as "just the most adorable man you can imagine".
It's amazing how much a bad haircut can affect your self esteem. I had a very bad experience with some bangs last year (I should have known, thick, chunky bangs are not a good look. And they take forever to grow out). Anyway, Javier Bardem is learning what millions of women the world over already know ? a bad haircut can leave you feeling depressed and unsexy.
The 38-year-old singer - who is due to give birth to twins later this month - admits the prospect of motherhood has forced to her "grow up."

Jennifer - who is married to singer Marc Anthony - said: "I am at the beginning of a huge change."

"I think everyone is constantly changing and evolving, new things are becoming important in our lives all the time - and never more so than for me now. The whole growing up thing, maturing - its' difficult but everyone has to do it."

This week Jennifer's father confirmed his daughter is expecting twins.
She's long been one of Hollywood's most radiant stars, but at 62, it appears Goldie Hawn has lost at least a little of her shine. The wrinkled actress showed her years as she hit the red carpet in Germany at the 58th Berlinale Film Festival last night.

She joined a list of stars, including Mick Jagger and Ronnie Wood, at the premiere of Shine A Light - a documentary about the Rolling Stones directed by Martin Scorsese.

She attended the event alone - her partner of almost 24 years, actor Kurt Russell, sat the night out.