AP - A judge wants more information before she decides whether to let Foxy Brown get out of jail and go to California for repair of an electronic ear implant.
Reuters - Troubled soul singer Amy Winehouse almost missed her husband's court appearance on Friday as he fights charges relating to a pub brawl.
AP - A financial adviser has testified that he warned Wesley Snipes that he could get into trouble if he didn't pay his taxes.
AP - Lily Allen who announced her pregnancy last month, has had a miscarriage.
AP - Amy Winehouse husband appeared in court Friday to face charges of assault and conspiracy, and the troubled singer blew him kisses and whispered, "I love you," as he was led away.
Hollywood actor Johnny Depp is hoping to play troubled pop star Michael Jackson in a movie of the singer's life.


Elijah Wood is desperate to sign up to the planned prequels to the Lord Of The Rings trilogy so he can revive his most famous role. The actor played hobbit Frodo Baggins in the hit movie series and is keen to be a part of any further additions to the movie franchise.


Demi Moore has spoken out in support of Britney Spears, insisting it's no surprise the troubled singer often breaks down when she is trailed by photographers everywhere she goes.


Britney Spears has blasted reports she is pregnant with her third child - insisting she was shopping for a pregnancy test on behalf of a friend.


Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are hoping to star in another movie together. The actors met while filming 2005 action film Mr. & Mrs. Smith and after Pitt finalized his divorce from Jennifer Aniston in August 2005, the pair announced they were dating.


Moviemaker Quentin Tarantino wants troubled Britney Spears to front his planned remake of Russ Meyers' soft-porn classic Faster Pussycat! Kill! Kill! The Pulp Fiction director has reportedly approached the pop singer, along with sex-tape star Kim Kardashian and sexy Eva Mendes, and asked them all to consider roles in the film.


Acting legend Ian McKellen has paid tribute to Brad Renfro, his co-star in 1998 film Apt Pupil, who died on Tuesday aged just 25. The young star was just 15 when he was cast alongside the British Oscar nominee in the movie, about a teenager who befriends a hiding Nazi war criminal.


Ringo Starr is grateful for photographs of his time with The Beatles - because they help him piece together his amazing past. The drummer admits he can't remember many great Fab Four moments and only realizes they took place when he sees pictures.


Laid-back Matthew McConaughey has no hard feelings towards the photographer who sold nude snaps of the movie hunk - because he understands why he did what he did.


The premiere episode of "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" scored the highest opening-night rating of any new show in three years. Over 18 million people tuned in to the show's debut, according to the Nielsen rating service. Here are five reasons we're watching the show:


Lindsay Lohan is a step closer to having video cameras banned from court when she gives a deposition testimony in her car-crash lawsuit. The actress is being sued by victim Raymundo Ortega for crashing her Mercedes-Benz into his red van in Hollywood in October 2005, after allegedly drinking at celebrity hotspot The Ivy.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Catherine Bell is keeping busy during the Hollywood writers strike by honing her photography skills and learning to fly. The star of Lifetime's ''Army Wives'' is taking pilot lessons in a Cirrus SR22.


Troubled singer Britney Spears has fired her latest assistant, according to reports. The woman, known only as Carla, has been a constant presence at Spears' side throughout recent weeks, but has now reportedly been fired by the Toxic hit-maker after being accused of talking to the press.


Entourage star Constance Zimmer has given birth to a baby girl in Pasadena, California. The 37-year-old actress and her commercial director boyfriend Russ Lamoureux, who have been together for 18 months, welcomed Colette Zoe Lamoureux into the world on January 5.


Actor Daniel Baldwin is celebrating after his wife Joanne Smith-Baldwin gave birth to a daughter on Thursday. The Mulholland Falls star and his model-turned-chef spouse welcomed Avis Ann Baldwin into the world at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 12:59am.


Comedian Dane Cook has responded to Jessica Alba branding of their new movie Good Luck Chuck "porn."


Reality TV star Brody Jenner has denied reports he enjoyed an intimate kiss with socialite Paris Hilton at a New Year party, despite apparent photo evidence to the contrary. The Hills star insists he and Hilton are good pals - but have never tried to take their relationship to the next level.


Jerry Seinfeld is boosting his local football team's chances of making this year's Super Bowl - by sending the star quarterback copies of his hit show Seinfeld.


Burt Reynolds will present the Life Achievement Award to Charles Durning at the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on January 27 in Los Angeles. Beloved TV and film actor Durning will be honored for his career achievement and humanitarian accomplishments.


News from the virtual world:

-DESERT STORM: The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas doesn't cater much to gamers, unless you're the type who needs a 150-inch plasma TV to play ''Call of Duty 4.'' But there were a few video-game-related announcements at this year's show - thanks mainly to Sony, which always has a big presence at CES with its broad range of tech products.


Lindsay Lohan will do a work stint in a morgue as part of her punishment for misdemeanor drunken driving charges. Now what can Linds possible do to help out at the morgue? Type? Comb hair?

Her two 4-hour days at the morgue are part of a court-ordered program to show drivers the real-life consequences of drinking and driving.
'24' star Kiefer Sutherland who has been behind bars since Dec 5 for driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI) and violating probation, will be sprung on Monday. Kiefer has reportedly been a "model prisoner", working in the kitchen, doing prison laundry, hauling trash, mopping floors and serving food to other inmates.
Ashlee Simpson creepy manager dad Joe Simpson is supposedly lining up a TV gig for his daughter where she'll star in a reality dating show. Only trouble is, Ashlee isn't in need of a date - she has Pete Wentz. A source tells Ok! magazine that daddy's plans include ditching the current boyfriend: "He wants Ashlee to break up with Pete."
John C. McGinley scrubs his child support obligation and blames the writers' strike.

The actor, who plays Dr. Cox on the comedy series Scrubs, had been paying $9,000 a month to ex-wife Lauren Lambert for child support of their son, Max, who has a Downs syndrome.
Dr. Phil McGraw is in trouble for trying to help Britney Spears The celebrity psychologist is facing investigation by California Board of Psychology after offering the pop star his services without a license.

McGraw - who has gained famed for his constant TV guesting on Oprah - is now in trouble himself after the Board's bosses received a complaint regarding McGraw's lack of license when he went to Spears.
Not that she's planning to follow her footsteps, but Miley Cyrus thinks 16-year-old pregnant Jamie Lynn Spears is taking it the "classy route."

The Disney's Hannah Montana star has paid tribute to the Nickelodeon's Zoey 101 actress after the latter has dropped his pregnancy shocker last month. Cyrus, 15, had been trying to get in touch with Spears ever since.
Ex couple Ryan Phillippe and Reese Witherspoon have been fighting over their kids. The stars of 1999 film Cruel Intentions are both reportedly upset at each other despite sharing custody of the children.

Sources say that the 33-year-old actor is annoyed at the amount of time his kids with 31-year-old Witherspoon spend with their mom's new boyfriend, Jake Gyllenhaal.
Denzel Washington bullies his daughters' boyfriends. The 'Training Day' actor is so protective of 20-year-old Katia and 16-year-old Olivia he does anything he can to deter prospective suitors.

He said: "My oldest girl has got a boyfriend, who is at the school where she is. He is obviously very bright, but has too many earrings for my liking. I told him, 'I'm not going be that friendly with you.'"
Jennifer Lopez has planned a baby shower for January 22. The 'Do It Well' singer - who is reportedly due to give birth to her first child with husband Marc Anthony in March - is said to have booked The Private Roof Club in New York's Gramercy Park Hotel for the special event later this month.

A source close to the star said: "There will be a lot of celebrity friends there."
Kevin Federline insists it was "painful but appropriate" to remove Britney Spears visitation rights. Kevin believes the decision to suspend his ex-wife's visits to see their two sons, two-year-old Sean Preston and 16-month-old Jayden James, is a "sad situation" but says his children's welfare is "paramount".

His lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan said: "Kevin is not indifferent to how difficult it has to be on their mother and on the kids. It's a sad situation. There's no victorious feeling."
Lily Allen has been left devastated after suffering a miscarriage. The 'Smile' singer, who revealed she was expecting her first child with Chemical Brothers star Ed Simons last December, lost her unborn baby after returning from a romantic break in The Maldives.

Lily's spokesman said: "We can confirm that Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage. She and her partner Ed Simons will be making no further and we ask that their privacy be respected during this difficult time."
Woody Harrelson calls his actor friends Owen and Luke Wilson the 'Bickerson Brothers'. The 'Natural Born Killers' actor has been working on a script with Owen and would love to get Luke involved too, but says sibling rivalry might cause a problem.

Woody said: "We have written about three sentences. It's just so much fun hanging out with Owen, it's hard to get down to business. I like to bring in the other Bickerson brother too. That's what I call the Wilson brothers. I consider myself one of them too."
Jack Nicholson celebrity status is preventing him from settling down. The 70-year-old actor - who is renowned for his womanizing ways - is fed up of playing the field and wants to fall in love, but can't approach women anymore because he is too embarrassed.

He said: "I can't hit on a girl in public like I used to. I never thought words like 'undignified' would come into my own reflections on myself - but I can't do it anymore."
Amy Winehouse is heading to Jamaica to channel the "spirit of Bob Marley into her music. The 24-year-old singer is a huge fan of the late reggae legend - who died in 1981 aged just 36 - and is traveling to his home country to work with his Grammy-winning son Damian Marley on the follow-up to her critically acclaimed 'Back to Black' LP.

She was overheard telling her friends in her favorite north London pub, The Hawley Arms: "I love Jamaica and I want to feel Bob Marley spirit in my music."
Amy Winehouse went berserk outside a London prison yesterday, after her husband demanded a divorce. The troubled 'Rehab' singer lashed out at photographers outside Pentonville Prison following the tense meeting with Blake, who is currently on remand on charges of attempting to pervert the course of justice and grievous bodily harm (GBH).

Amy, 24, was so out of control police were forced to escort her back to her waiting car. A source said: "Amy just snapped and started shouting and screaming at everybody. She was out of control and even squared up to the photographers as if she wanted a fight."
Britney Spears suffers from multiple personality disorder, it has been claimed. The 'Piece of Me' singer has been overheard speaking in a British accent recently and it is claimed 'the British girl' is an identity the mother-of-two cannot control.

A source told gossip website "Britney has multiple personalities, including 'the British girl', as we call her. She goes into this identity and gets a British accent, but when she comes out of it she has absolutely no idea what she did during that time."
Kate Moss celebrated her birthday with a marathon party. The supermodel - who had vowed to party for 34 hours to mark her 34th birthday on Wednesday - began drinking champagne with 19 girlfriends at The Dorchester hotel at 2pm after hiring out two floors at a cost of $40,000.

She then dined at the hotel's China Tang restaurant with her friends and family, before moving on to her private party at London's Punk nightclub which was packed with celebrity pals including Kelly Osbourne, Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood, David Walliams and her boyfriend, The Kills rocker Jamie Hince.
Kylie Minogue uses Google to find out which hunky male celebrities are available. The singer - who has been single since splitting from French actor Olivier Martinez - often logs on to the web search engine to check out potential suitors.

She said: "I can't lie. I did it with a friend and she would out me! I can't tell you who I did it with though."
Nicole Kidman considered becoming a nun after she split from Tom Cruise. The Oscar-winning actress, whose 10-year marriage to Tom ended in 2001, was reportedly left so heartbroken she researched into joining a Catholic order that accepted divorced women.

The claims are made in British author Andrew Morton's new book, 'Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography'. Morton claims: "Nicole considered nunneries in Australia that would admit women who had been married."
Tom Cruise has branded the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) liars for saying the air was clean after 9/11. The 'Mission Impossible' star has revealed how, as a Scientologist, he recognized there was a problem and provided rescue workers in the aftermath of the New York terrorist attack with detoxification therapy based upon the works of Scientologist founder L. Ron Hubbard.

In a new clip from his leaked Scientology promotional video, Tom said: "The EPA came out and said the air was clean. Of course, as a Scientologist you go, that's a lie. Outright lie. Liar. Fine."
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Dr. Phil remains totally unrepentant about barging into Britney Spears hospital room -- though he says he screwed up by blabbing about it later.He tells USA Today that talking to the media after his brief visit was not "helpful," and he regrets...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird It's only been one day since the Number One Fan gifted Katherine Heigl with a box of Nicorette -- and he's already hunted her down to check on her progress!Heigl's unappointed life coach has made such name for himself that even he had to sign an...
Filed under: Star Catcher Test pilot for the Batman "nipple suit," George Clooney, was out in New York yesterday -- where he voiced his concern over Matthew McConaughey's future baby bump. Hell, Schwarzenegger was pregnant once ...Also in New York: former Fugee Wyclef Jean a...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Breaking News Gary Collins is a free man -- after serving his 96-hour sentence!Collins just signed off from Glendale, Calif. City Jail a few minutes ago. He started serving his hard time -- at the same facility where Kiefer Sutherland is currently housed -- on...
Filed under: The Hills, Drunks A group of bubbly drunk chicks made things slightly uncomfortable for Lauren Conrad last night -- swarming around her in a parking garage while she waited for her ride.Though the girls were screaming "We're naked" and called LC's male sidekick their...
Filed under: R.I.P. Brad Renfro died this week at the age of 25. The L.A. County Coroner tells TMZ Brad had a freshly inked tattoo across his back, that read, "F*CK ALL Y'ALL (asterisk added). Possibly a clue to Brad's dark mood in the final days.Renfro got the tattoo...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies Superhot model Marcus Schenkenberg 39, was in Barcelona yesterday for a fashion fair, and doing what he does best: looking pretty. Marcus' career was the envy of all male models -- until he appeared on "Surreal Life."Look at those pecs! ...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Beauty The ghost of Britney's future! Rock wreck Courtney Love showed up to the appropriately titled Hysteric Glamour party in West Hollywood on Thursday, after having her 15-year-old daughter Frances Bean cut her bangs with a butter knife. Extensions by My...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Bodies No, that's not the Hamburgler, it's former heartthrob Robert Redford 71, trying to look hip like the kids! The geriatric hottie legend was keeping warm in at Sundance Film Festival in this McDonald's chic. He's chillin'!See Also I Love...
Filed under: Music Brit songstress Lily Allen had a miscarriage, according to a statement issued by her rep."We can confirm that Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage," said Allen's rep. "She and her partner Ed Simons will be making no further and we ask that...
Filed under: Lindsay Lohan Lindsay Lohan got some photogs all hot and bothered yesterday afternoon -- by doing nothing but a little shopping. Lilo got paps audibly worked up by doing little more than crouching and barely bending over. These guys need to get some real action,...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Brandy has stolen Mr.Snuffleupagus' feet. Big Bird's gonna have a fit over this! Someone needs to tell the R&B Scientolostar how to get to Robertson Blvd. -- and off of Sesame Street! Hopefully, via taxi!See Also Brandy's Lawyer to CHP --You...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, George Clooney Playing the field doesn't just apply to women in the world of George Clooney When a photog asked him who he liked in the NFL this weekend, George couldn't settle on just one team. So many teams, so many choices.See Also Clooney and Pitt...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird After a lengthy gig pushing Pizza Hut, Queen Latifah is now the ironic face of Jenny Craig -- and it looks like she may already be dropping the pounds.TMZ caught Latifah yesterday going into "Live with Regis and Kelly" in NYC, where she had the...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies Pierce Brosnan and his gorgeous wife, Keely Shaye Smith, had a whale of a time on the island of Kauai on Wednesday. Pierce was also spotted horsing around in the sand with one of his sons. This family clearly has a lot of love to give.See Also ...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Prez Election 2008 Senator Hillary Clinton has prepared answers to questions on nearly all the world's problems -- but she didn't have an answer to a key question on the minds of voters: Can you help Britney?!TMZ was there yesterday at California State University...
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Wacky and Weird Calm down, boys. Disney divas Miley Cyrus and Ashley Tisdale played a grown up version of "got ya nose!"-- with their mouths?! What the hell is going on there?Miley also debuted her new PG-15 goth glam look, and Ashley broke in her rhinoplastastic...
Lindsay Lohan is set to spend time in a morgue as part of her community service - in a bid to show the consequences of driving under the influence.The Mean Girls star, 21, was arrested twice last year (May07&Jul07) on charges of DUI, and was sentenced to serve four days behind bars in August (07).She
Rap star 50 Cent is set to interview socialite PARIS HILTON on Sunday (20Jan08) at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah.The face-to-face grilling will take place at the event’s MySpace Cafe, and will be aired online as part of the social networking site’s celebrity artist-on-artist programme.Past participants in the interview series include Owen Wilson and
LATEST: British actress Sienna Miller is celebrating after winning a default judgement against a photographer who took nude shots of the star during filming for her movie HIPPIE HIPPIE SHAKE.Miller claimed the naked pictures shot by paparazzo Warren Richardson last year (07) had been taken without consent, and at a hearing at London’s High Court
Super producer MARK RONSON has lashed out at the British tabloids for upsetting his longterm girlfriend over false reports he’s having an affair with Amy Winehouse The 32-year-old - who produced the troubled singer’s last album Back To Black - has been accused of spending the night with Winehouse at K West Hotel in London, after
News outlets have been warned not to print stolen photos of actresses PENELOPE CRUZ and Salma Hayek - or face legal action.Cruz lost a camera over Christmas (07), while best friend Hayek had a laptop stolen. Both include candid snaps of the stars.The pals have recruited top Hollywood lawyer Marty Singer to try and stop
Jack Nicholson is looking for love at 70, admitting he has been single for too long.The legendary lothario, whose ex-girlfriends include Lara Flynn Boyle and Anjelica Huston, confesses he is still a "fool for love".He says, "I never minded being a fool for love. It’s nice to have a place to be foolish. Ask any
Jerry Seinfeld is boosting his local American football team’s chances of making this year’s (08) Super Bowl - by sending the star quarterback copies of his hit show SEINFELD.The comedian stepped in after discovering that bosses of Green Bay Wisconsin’s Fox WLUK-TV had pulled the show from the schedules ahead of the Green Bay Packers’
American reality TV star BRODY JENNER has denied reports he enjoyed an intimate kiss with socialite Paris Hilton at a New Year party, despite apparent photo evidence to the contrary. The Hills star insists he and Hilton are good pals - but have never tried to take their relationship to the next level.He tells People.com,
Denzel Washington has topped the list of America’s favourite movie stars for the second consecutive year.The American Gangster star beat Tom Hanks to the number one spot in the annual Harris Poll, and Johnny Depp jumped up four positions from last year’s (07) survey to steal the number three position.Julia Roberts was the highest ranking
Hollywood star Ben Affleck sent Washington D.C. into a spin on Wednesday (16Jan08) when he visited Capitol Hill to research his new movie.The heart-throb is preparing for a role in political thriller State of Play but struggled to remain inconspicuous while at the U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s office.Pelosi’s spokesperson says, "As soon
Singer/actress Kelly Osbourne has blasted Hollywood party girls like BRITNEY SPEARS and PARIS HILTON for their reckless behaviour, insisting their need for attention is absurd.The former wild child, 23, has maintained a relatively quiet life since moving from Los Angeles to her native Britain in 2006 - and she insists the newest breed of celebrities
Bruce Willis has found an unlikely employer in lieu of the ongoing writers strike - talk show host DAVID LETTERMAN.The "happily unemployed" Die Hard actor made a surprise appearance on Thursday night (17Jan08) when he was introduced on Letterman’s Late Show as the newest member of the show band.Willis ad libbed vocals and played harmonica
Comedian DANE COOK has blasted Jessica Alba for branding their new movie GOOD LUCK CHUCK "porn".In the February (08) issue of U.S. magazine Elle, the actress claimed the 2007 comedy differed from its original screenplay, comparing the finished product to a pornographic movie.But Cook, 35, has defended the project, insisting the final script was completely
Brody Jenner smooching Paris Hilton is a "false rumor." The Hills star has adamantly denied kissing the socialite at a New Year's Eve party in Vegas.

"I've never made out with Paris Hilton so that's false. False rumors!" the reality TV star says at the Stoli Hotel Opening Wednesday.
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears Britney's "manager" Sam Lutfi called into On-Air with Ryan Seacrest this morning -- and when he wasn't talking about Brit's mysterious pregnancy test or the possibility of her marrying Adnan, he was busy taking a peek at Spears' nekkid bod.Spears is...
Filed under: Michael Jackson Got a spare $200k? If so, you can snap up Michael Jackson suped-up 1975 Rolls-Royce Corniche Turbo. The luxury ride has been fitted with a turbocharged engine, making it a one of a kind, just like Jackson's face -- excepting Janet and Latoya, of...
Filed under: Baby Watch Jessica Alba MILF in training, is following in the footsteps of other hot Hollywood moms like Pam Anderson and Nicole Richie (meh) by sporting a sweat suit last night -- and dropping a few Benjamins while shopping at Harmony Lane.With her budding...
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky and Weird It seems that Paris Hilton will hook up with anybody -- but TMZ has found one guy who wants nothing to do with her. Attention whore Prince Von Ahole was at the Ivy, again, where he went off on the heirmess, again, saying he'd "never take a woman in...
Filed under: Z-Gadgets A new and improved auburn-haired version of the Ashlee Simpson[TM] was unveiled at a red carpet event in Hollywood on Wednesday. She even blinks!Manufacturers of the 2008 model retained the same vapid facial expression, restructured nose and...
Filed under: Tom and Katie Tom Cruise with Suri in tow, went to Jerry Seinfeld's NYC garage and left with a serious case of P.T.S. -- Porsche Titillation Syndrome -- not that there's anything wrong with that.They supposedly looked at Jerry's cars, but Seinfeld said recently...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Drunks Would Scott Speedman be "happier or less happy" after getting punched in the face? That's the bizarre question his buddy asked before socking him in front of Villa last night.A chipper Speedman was punched three times by his tipsy, "That '70s Show"...
Filed under: Jennifer Aniston Department of Debunk Reports out of Canada claim that Jennifer Aniston bodyguard allegedly called a photog's galpal a "chink" during a scuffle on the set of her new film -- only problem is, said bodyman wasn't even there at the time!Aniston's rep tells TMZ that Scott...
Filed under: TV, Beauty In the '80s, Tracey Gold played honors student Carol Seaver on "Growing Pains." Guess what she looks like now!...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has obtained a lawsuit in which Clint Eastwood is suing a furniture upholsterer for distributing "The Eastwood" home theater chair.In the lawsuit, filed in Federal District Court, Eastwood claims Palliser Furniture used "his name, image and/or...
Filed under: Britney Spears Britney Spears hasn't died, but the Associated Press has an obituary already written, should something happen to the "at-risk" former pop star. TMZ spoke to AP Entertainment Editor Jesse Washington who confirmed the news. Washington told Us Weekly,...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Hulk Hogan and his fast drivin' and glam celebuspawn were seen walking the streets of Beverly Hills, to the relief of city drivers. The Hulk and daughter Brooke strutted hand in hand, while son Nick, dressed as a Muppet priest, trailed behind....
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears Britney Spears had the owner of Kitson and Kitson Men open the store last night, just for her, at 1:30 AM -- and it looks like it was worth it. TMZ has learned that Miss Girl spent more than 10,000 bucks!Spears walked away from Kitson with a slew of...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird The expression "starving artist" can certainly apply to striking writers, but Drew Carey is providing them with free meals -- at Bob's Big Boy!We're told Drew picks up the tab at the Burbank institution for any writer who shows the wait staff a WGA...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Pamela Anderson TMZ has learned Pam Anderson has changed her mind yet again -- the divorce is back on.Pam filed for divorce against Rick Salomon on December 14, a little more than two months after they married. Days later she called off the divorce. This past...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV TMZ has learned, a "Scrubs" star has scrubbed his child support obligation because of the WGA strike John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Cox on "Scrubs," was paying his ex-wife, Lauren Lambert, $9,000 a month in child support since their 2001 divorce....
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Sources are now painting a very disturbing picture of Britney Spears or whoever she happens to be at any given moment.We're told the whole British accent thing -- well, it's more than an accent. Britney has multiple personalities, including, as...
Filed under: Star Catcher Test pilot for the Batman "nipple suit," George Clooney, was out in New York yesterday -- where he voiced his concern over Matthew McConaughey's future baby bump. Hell, Schwarzenegger was pregnant once ...Also in New York: former Fugee Wyclef Jean a...
Reuters - In April 2005, Angelina Jolie was in Namibia, pregnant for the first time and awaiting the birth of her child.
Reuters - When Ben Affleck began adapting Dennis Lehane's novel "Gone Baby Gone" with writing partner Aaron Stockard, he thought the project might be something he would act in -- just like his Academy Award-winning "Good Will Hunting." But as the script developed, Affleck started to see the project differently.
AP - Lindsay Lohan is about to see dead people. The 21-year-old actress will soon be working at a morgue as part of her punishment for misdemeanor drunken driving, her attorney, Blair Berk, told a judge Thursday.
Awwwww, so tragic for Lily Allen and Ed Simons.    Our thoughts go out to them at this very difficult time.   This story was posted by Dotspotter user Jebbica for Backseat Cuddler:     Sad news, it is being reported that British singer Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage.   The British paper were also the first to report the surprising news of the 22 year old’s pregnancy.   This would have been the first child for Allen and her boyfriend of four months, Chemical Brother Ed Simons.   “They are in a state of shock,” a source tells The Sun. “The bad news has been really difficult for them to take and they are absolutely heartbroken....

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Can George Clooney singlehandedly bring back all our favorite shows?  He really IS a god!  Or maybe he just knows how bad the DTs can be!   But what we really want to know is, are George and BFF Brad Pitt going to fall out over this - because as you know, Brangelina don't support the writer's strike.    Thanks to Dotspotter Grumps for tipping us off:   George Clooney is volunteering to set up a “mediation panel” to try to put an end to the months long Writers Guild of American strike. The panel will include himself and with plans to ask Steven Spielberg, Tom Hanks and John Wells (the executive producer of ER, a ex-WGA president)   It’s...

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hcarroll always has the best dirt!   And this is a novel one - it seems a celebrity actually served an actual jail sentence!  However, after four - count 'em, FOUR - DUIs, Kiefer Sutherland definitely deserves it.  Check this out:   After 48 days behind bars, Kiefer Sutherland will be released from incarceration Monday morning, a Glendale City Jail rep tells PEOPLE. "He'll be let out the front door just like everyone else," Officer John Balian says. "I have no idea who'll be picking him up." In jail for his second DUI conviction and for violating probation, Sutherland, 41, will have served his entire sentence. He spent his birthday, Christmas and...

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JLoveHew has had a lot going on lately, and apparently she has a lot to say about it!  Would you watch her talk show?  Watch out, Oprah et al.!  MamaPop tells us who might be trying to join the fray:   According to the January 21st edition of Star Magazine, The Ghost Whisperer herself may be negotiating to have her own daytime talk show. She could be on my TiVo every day to remind me how much I hate my own hair.   Oprah held the lead for so long in the daytime arena, that few tried to challenge her. Once Ellen developed a strong fan base, even in cities where she was aired opposite of Oprah, other women were given they chance to find their voice in daytime. Rachael Ray...

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Crabbie's Hollywood shares supposed insights from a purported Ghost of Jessica Alba Christmas Past.  (Did you get all the disclaimers in that sentence?)  What do you think - is Jessica Alba really a manufactured product, or is there anything real about her?     Gawker site Jezebel was recently sent an email by someone claiming to have been friends with starlet Jessica Alba when she was 16 and attending drama camp. The site believed enough in the credibility of the message to post it...or maybe they just couldn't resist the picture it painted of Alba as a talentless, vapid, miserable little wretch who was pushed into acting by her parents, and never really wanted to be...

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AP - A judge says she wants more information before she decides whether to let rapper Foxy Brown get out of jail and go to California for repair of an electronic ear implant. Acting state Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson said Thursday she wanted proof of Brown's claim that deafness looms unless she goes to Los Angeles' House Clinic for treatment and for repair of a defective cochlear implant.
Happy Birthday to actress/singer Samantha Mumba (1983), guitarist Quinn Allman and vocalist Bert McCracken of The Used (1982), KoRn singer Jonathan Davis (1971), rapper DJ Quik (1970), "Law & Order" actor Jesse L. Martin (1969),


AMERICAN IDOL judge Simon Cowell is at the centre of a police investigation after he discovered his TV set had been bugged.Police were called to the Palace Theatre in Manchester, England, after the music mogul spotted the high-tech listening device in the corner of the room.The star was using the hotel to audition members of
LATEST: Jailed rapper Foxy Brown has pleaded with a judge to grant permission for a specialist doctor to save her hearing - insisting she has "too much talent" to let it go to waste. The hip-hop star - real name Inga Marchand - is currently serving a year behind bars for violating her probation after
DIANA, PRINCESS OF WALES made an extraordinary admission about her life to pop superstar Barbra Streisand - insisting the British royal family wanted to have her committed to a mental institution.The late royal met the Funny Girl star at the premiere of 1992 film The Prince of the Tides where she made the startling confession.The
Elijah Wood is desperate to sign up to the planned prequels to the LORD OF THE RINGS trilogy so he can revive his most famous role.The actor played hobbit FRODO BAGGINS in the hit movie series and is keen to be a part of any further additions to the movie franchise.Plans are currently underway to
Britney Spears is to host a swanky Beverly Hills party at the lavish Scandinavian Style Mansion, where she celebrated her birthday last month (Dec07).The event, which will showcase luxury Scandinavian brands and products will take place on 16 February (08).The last time Spears attended the periodical party, she was presented with a birthday cake, sunglasses
Troubled singer Britney Spears has fired her latest assistant, according to U.S. reports.The woman, known only as Carla, has been a constant presence at Spears’ side throughout recent weeks, but has now reportedly been sacked by the Toxic hitmaker after being accused of talking to the press.Carla - Spears’ one time housekeeper - is said
LATEST: Britney Spears has blasted reports she is pregnant with her third child - insisting she was shopping for a pregnancy test on behalf of a friend.The troubled star was spotted browsing for home pregnancy testing kits in a Los Angeles pharmacy earlier this week (begs14Jan08), accompanied by her paparazzo boyfriend Adnan Ghalib.But the Toxic
Hollywood couple ANGELINA JOLIE and Brad Pitt are hoping to star in another movie together.The actors met while filming 2005 action film Mr & Mrs Smith and after Pitt finalised his divorce from Jennifer Aniston in August 2005 , the pair announced they were dating.And Jolie insists she enjoyed working with Pitt and is hoping
Hollywood actor JOHNNY DEPP is hoping to play troubled pop star Michael Jackson in a movie of the singer’s life.The Sweeney Todd star was rumoured to have modelled himself on Jackson for his role as Willy Wonka in 2005 movie Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.But although Depp believes any similarities to the pop superstar in
Lindsay Lohan is a step closer to having video cameras banned from court when she gives a deposition testimony in her car-crash lawsuit.The actress is being sued by victim Raymundo Ortega for crashing her Mercedes-Benz into his red van in Hollywood in October 2005, after allegedly drinking at celebrity hotspot The Ivy.And Lohan’s attorneys have
AP - A judge says she wants more information before she decides whether to let rapper Foxy Brown get out of jail and go to California for repair of an electronic ear implant. Acting state Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson said Thursday she wanted proof of Brown's claim that deafness looms unless she goes to Los Angeles' House Clinic for treatment and for repair of a defective cochlear implant.
AP - Four paparazzi have been arrested on suspicion of reckless driving while chasing Britney Spears car in the San Fernando Valley, police said.
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Catherine Bell is keeping busy during the Hollywood writers strike by honing her photography skills and learning to fly.
Pop star Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage.

The Smile singer's publicist has confirmed the devastating news, asking the media and fans to respect the singer's privacy.


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American TV self-help guru DR. PHIL McGRAW faces an investigation by California Board of Psychology officials after offering his services to Britney Spears without a licence.Dr. Phil agreed to meet with Spears after she was committed to Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following an apparent breakdown at her home on 4 January (08).He upset members
Troubled R&B superstar R. Kelly is dating former AMERICAN IDOL finalist TRENYCE COBBINS, according to reports.The couple has been carrying out a secret long-distance relationship since April last year (07) after meeting through a mutual friend - both jetting across the country to spend time together.A source tells America’s Star magazine, "He was drawn to
HANNAH MONTANA star MILEY CYRUS has paid tribute to "sad" pal Jamie Lynn SPEARS after the actress announced she was pregnant at 16.Britney Spears’ little sister shocked fans and friends when she confirmed reports she was with child last month (Dec07), and 15-year-old Cyrus, who, like her pal is a Nickelodeon TV network star, has
Pop star/actress MILEY CYRUS enjoyed a little "rude" fun on a recent flight from Los Angeles to London when she realised she was sharing first class with TRANSFORMERS hunk Josh Duhamel The 15-year-old spent much of the journey texting the actor, who is engaged to marry singer Fergie, naughty, anonymous messages.The Hannah Montana star recalls, "He
Former Buffy the VAMPIRE SLAYER star JAMES MARSTERS helped fulfil one of his girlfriend’s fantasies on the set of sci-fi series TORCHWOOD - when he locked lips with JOHN BARROWMAN.The actor plays flamboyant bisexual Captain John in the cult TV show and had to share a same sex kiss for the first time.Marsters says, "I
HEROES star Hayden Panettiere can’t seem to shake her cheerleader role after landing the lead in a new film as a baton twirler.The actress, who plays pivotal superheroine character Claire Bennet in Heroes, will don another cheerleader outfit to star in new film I Love You Beth Cooper.In the quirky romantic comedy, she’ll play Cooper,
Beyonce Knowles has given the organisers of the 2008 Grammy Awards a huge boost after confirming she’ll perform at the event whether or not striking writers picket the ceremony.Knowles will join the Foo Fighters, who announced earlier this week (beg14Jan08) they’d cross picket lines to perform at the Grammys on 10 February (08).Event organisers are
Katie Holmes had a surprise in store when she taped an appearance on U.S. cable show 106 & PARK with MAD MONEY co-star QUEEN LAFIFAH recently - she officially handed the CHICAGO star her Golden Globe.Latifah, real name Dana Owens, was named the Best Actress in a TV Movie or Mini-Series for her performance in
BRITNEY SPEARS’ cousin and former assistant ALLI SIMS has dismissed reports the troubled singer has a drug problem.Sims insists speculation the Toxic singer was under the influence of drugs during a stand-off with police at her Beverly Hills, California mansion earlier this month (Jan08) is untrue.She says, "If something (drug-related about Spears) was to come
Late CROCODILE HUNTER star STEVE IRWIN’s widow has offered Britney Spears the chance to escape Hollywood for the real wild life.Terri Irwin wants the embattled pop star to consider turning her back on Los Angeles and joining her and daughter Bindi on the other side of the world - far away from the paparazzi and
Kid Rock has fallen for an exotic dancer.The rocker is dating sexy TALOR REAZIN, according to reports.The pair was spotted enjoying a romantic meal together earlier this month (Jan08), and the 21-year-old blonde has been telling pals she and the 37-year-old rocker are an item.A friend says, "She thinks he’s Prince Charming. They’ve been dating
Pop star Lily Allen has suffered a miscarriage.The Smile singer’s publicist has confirmed the devastating news, asking the media and fans to respect the singer’s privacy.British newspaper The Sun, which first broke the news Allen was expecting last month (Dec07), claims the 22-year-old singer lost her unborn baby after returning from a romantic holiday in
AP - Andrew Morton, author of "Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography," published by St. Martin's Press, claims that the 45-year-old actor ranks second in command in the Church of Scientology. The book, which came out this week, also says that some Scientologists believe that Cruise's daughter Suri was conceived using frozen sperm from Scientology founder and science fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard.
The many people who say Will Smith's I Am Legend may have noticed something unique about the monsters, namely that they sounded like no other creature to grace the film. That's because every snarl and growl was provided by former Faith No More and Mr. Bungle front man Mike Patton


It's been seven seasons since Kelly Clarkson was crowned the first American Idol. Since then, we've welcomed gospel singers, soulful talent and country crooners into the winner's circle. Now we all wonder what this new season will bring to the stage.


Folk singer Joni Mitchell is disappointed her 1960s dream of changing the world failed to inspire any real progress. The Big Yellow Taxi hitmaker applauded attitudes in the sixties but criticized the 'hippie' generation for failing to make good on their promises of world peace - giving in to material greed instead.


Pop star Christina Aguilera is reveling in her new role as a mom, but is still suffering from the pain of childbirth. The Beautiful singer and her husband Jordan Bratman welcomed little Max Liron Bratman into the world at 10:05pm on Saturday


Singer/actress star Kelly Osbourne has vowed she'll never fall victim to an eating disorder - because she was traumatized after witnessing her mother Sharon Osbourne's struggle with bulimia.


George Clooney has no plans to marry girlfriend Sarah Larson, and scolded a reporter who put him under pressure to pop the question.


Halle Berry thinks her unborn baby is a girl because Stevie Wonder's Isn't She Lovely keeps playing on her iPod. The pregnant actress, who plans to wait until the child is born to learn what sex it is, is convinced the tune is a sign.


NEW YORK (AP) - Ashley Tisdale says she was somewhat distressed when she first saw her new profile after her recent nose job. She ''kind of freaked out,'' the 22-year-old actress-singer tells People magazine in its Jan. 28 issue. ''I was so swollen, I was like, 'Oh my gosh, is it going to stay like this?'''


Jennifer Aniston representatives have slammed reports the actress' bodyguard made a racist to a paparazzo recently while the star was filming in Canada.


The name ''Teeth'' may ring a bell with you. It's a film that had audiences laughing and squirming simultaneously last year at Sundance, where it earned an acting prize for its fresh-faced, fearless star, Jess Weixler


Martha Stewart lifestyle company has been named in a bizarre lawsuit by a Pennysylvania couple who claim the star's line of dinnerware has given their children lead poisoning.


NEW YORK (AP) - Mary J. Blige is returning to ''One Life to Live.'' The Grammy-winning singer taped another appearance Thursday on the ABC soap opera. She last visited the fictional town of Llanview in July 2006 to perform hits from her multi-platinum album ''The Breakthrough.''


Britney Spears companion/manager Sam Lutfi has blasted reports the pop star was topless in a clothing store at 2am on Thursday morning. Lutfi called in to Los Angeles DJ Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM show this morning to dismiss reports Spears bared her breasts at Kitson employees while trying on new clothes.


Kevin Federline has vowed not to let Britney Spears' erratic behavior affect the welfare of their two young sons - by becoming the perfect father.


Bill Belew, the costume designer famed for his outfits created for Elvis Presley has died. He was 76. Belew passed away at the Desert Regional Medical Center in Palm Springs on January 7 after a long battle with diabetes.


NEW YORK (AP) - Andrew Morton, author of ''Tom Cruise: An Unauthorized Biography,'' published by St. Martin's Press, alleges that the 45-year-old actor ranks second in command in the Church of Scientology.


After dropping out of high school at seventeen, Mike Riggs left his small town and began a career as a guitar player, eventually joining Rob Zombie and later forming his own band Scum of the Earth. Riggs probably never expected to end up back in the small town he grew up in, but that's exactly where he's living now.


Amy Winehouse will remain married at least until May. The reported divorce her husband Blake Fielder-Civil has been planning can't proceed until they have celebrated their first anniversary, according to British law.

"Under English law, no divorce proceedings could be commenced until a year has passed since the date of the marriage," a law expert in London says.
Shia LaBeouf is bidding his way to sobriety. The Transformers star is reportedly attending Alcoholics Anonymous classes to transform himself from getting addicted to booze.

The 21-year-old actor has vowed to quit drinking after he was arrested in November for misdemeanor criminal trespassing at a Chicago pharmacy after refusing to leave. Although the charges were dropped in December, LaBeouf apparently decided to truly end his drinking habit.
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Filed under: Tom and Katie Tom Cruise with Suri in tow, went to Jerry Seinfeld's NYC garage and left with a serious case of P.T.S. -- Porsche Titillation Syndrome -- not that there's anything wrong with that.They supposedly looked at Jerry's cars, but Seinfeld said recently...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Drunks Would Scott Speedman be "happier or less happy" after getting punched in the face? That's the bizarre question his buddy asked before socking him in front of Villa last night.A chipper Speedman was punched three times by his tipsy, "That '70s Show"...
Filed under: Jennifer Aniston Department of Debunk Reports out of Canada claim that Jennifer Aniston bodyguard allegedly called a photog's galpal a "chink" during a scuffle on the set of her new film -- only problem is, said bodyman wasn't even there at the time!Aniston's rep tells TMZ that Scott...
Filed under: TV, Beauty In the '80s, Tracey Gold played honors student Carol Seaver on "Growing Pains." Guess what she looks like now!...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice TMZ has obtained a lawsuit in which Clint Eastwood is suing a furniture upholsterer for distributing "The Eastwood" home theater chair.In the lawsuit, filed in Federal District Court, Eastwood claims Palliser Furniture used "his name, image and/or...
Filed under: Britney Spears Britney Spears hasn't died, but the Associated Press has an obituary already written, should something happen to the "at-risk" former pop star. TMZ spoke to AP Entertainment Editor Jesse Washington who confirmed the news. Washington told Us Weekly,...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Hulk Hogan and his fast drivin' and glam celebuspawn were seen walking the streets of Beverly Hills, to the relief of city drivers. The Hulk and daughter Brooke strutted hand in hand, while son Nick, dressed as a Muppet priest, trailed behind....
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears Britney Spears had the owner of Kitson and Kitson Men open the store last night, just for her, at 1:30 AM -- and it looks like it was worth it. TMZ has learned that Miss Girl spent more than 10,000 bucks!Spears walked away from Kitson with a slew of...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird The expression "starving artist" can certainly apply to striking writers, but Drew Carey is providing them with free meals -- at Bob's Big Boy!We're told Drew picks up the tab at the Burbank institution for any writer who shows the wait staff a WGA...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Pamela Anderson TMZ has learned Pam Anderson has changed her mind yet again -- the divorce is back on.Pam filed for divorce against Rick Salomon on December 14, a little more than two months after they married. Days later she called off the divorce. This past...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, TV TMZ has learned, a "Scrubs" star has scrubbed his child support obligation because of the WGA strike John C. McGinley, who plays Dr. Cox on "Scrubs," was paying his ex-wife, Lauren Lambert, $9,000 a month in child support since their 2001 divorce....
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Sources are now painting a very disturbing picture of Britney Spears or whoever she happens to be at any given moment.We're told the whole British accent thing -- well, it's more than an accent. Britney has multiple personalities, including, as...
FLO RIDA’s rap anthem LOW continues to be America’s new year anthem after claiming a fourth week at the top of the U.S. pop charts.The track is still keeping Billboard album chart-topper Alicia Keys from the number one spot - her No One hit stays put at number two on the new chart.Timbaland’s Apologize, Chris
Acting legend SIR Ian McKellen has paid tribute to BRAD RENFRO, his co-star in 1998 film APT PUPIL, who died on Tuesday (15Jan07) aged just 25.The young star was just 15 when he was cast alongside the British Oscar nominee in the movie, about a teenager who befriends a hiding Nazi war criminal.After learning of
Actor Daniel Baldwin is celebrating after his wife JOANNE SMITH-BALDWIN gave birth to a daughter on Thursday (17Jan08).The Mulholland Falls star and his model-turned-chef spouse welcomed Avis Ann Baldwin into the world at Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center at 12.59am.Avis weighed in at seven pounds and 10 ounces (3.46 kilograms).The actor, a recovering drug addict,
Legendary filmmaker WOODY ALLEN has denied reports he is teaming up with Scarlett Johansson for a new New York-based movie.Johansson, who has starred in recent Allen films Match Point and Scoop, was said to be making her directorial debut on New York, I Love You - a collection of 12 short films, each with a
TV president Dennis Haysbert is convinced his portrayal of DAVID PALMER in 24 has paved the way for African-American presidential candidate BARACK OBAMA to make a serious run for the White House in 2008.The actor thinks his role in the hit television drama gave Americans a taste of what the country might be like if
Actress Blake Lively has denied reports she’s dating her GOSSIP GIRL co-star PENN BADGLEY.The pair, who play a couple on the smash hit U.S. TV show, have been romantically linked since Lively split up with her ex-boyfriend, actor Kelly Blatz.But Lively insists she’s just friends with Badgley.She says, "Everybody always tries to dig into your
ENTOURAGE star Constance Zimmer has given birth to a baby girl in Pasadena, California.The 37-year-old actress and her commercial director boyfriend Russ Lamoureux, who have been together for 18 months, welcomed Colette Zoe Lamoureux into the world on 5 January (08).Born at the Huntingdon Memorial Hospital, Colette weighed in at eight pounds and 10 ounces
Burt Reynolds will present the Life Achievement Award to CHARLES DURNING at the 14th annual Screen Actors Guild Awards on 27 January (08) in Los Angeles.Beloved TV and film actor Durning will be honoured for his career achievement and humanitarian accomplishments.Past recipients of SAG’s Life Achievement Award include Julie Andrews, James Garner, Clint Eastwood, Sidney
Actress Scarlett Johansson will travel to the Persian Gulf to entertain members of the U.S. armed forces.The Lost In Translation star plans to tour the region for five days, during which time she’ll visit military installations, greet fans, sign autographs and meet the troops.Johansson’s visit is part of the United Service Organizations’ Army Welfare Recreation
Laid-back Matthew McConaughey has no hard feelings towards the photographer who sold nude snaps of the movie hunk - because he understands why he did what he did.The actor attempted to reason with the snapper who staged the saucy session before McConaughey became a star after hearing of his plans to sell the shots in
Actor Kiefer Sutherland will be released from jail in the early hours of Monday (21Jan08) morning.The 24 star started serving a 48-day sentence for drink-driving at the private Glendale City Jail on 5 December (07). Sutherland was incarcerated after he was caught driving under the influence in September (07).Reports suggest the 41-year-old has been on
A top U.S. psychologist has declared Britney Spears will be dead in six months if she doesn’t get the treatment she needs for chronic mood disorder cyclothymia.Dr. Lillian Glass has gone public with her diagnosis in the hope Spears will read her warning and seek medical aid.The renowned Beverly Hills doctor tells America’s Globe,
Demi Moore has spoken out in support of BRITNEY SPEARS, insisting it’s no surprise the troubled singer often breaks down when she is trailed by photographers everywhere she goes.Spears was committed to hospital for a psychological evaluation earlier this month (Jan08) after she locked herself and her one-year-old son Jayden James in a bathroom at
New parents Nicole Richie and JOEL MADDEN are battling over who will be their baby daughter HARLOW’s godmother.Richie wants pal Paris Hilton to act as the tot’s guardian, while rocker Madden would prefer to name his future sister-in-law, Aussie actress/model Sophie Monk, godmother.A source tells America’s Globe, "Joel doesn’t think Paris is up to the
Moviemaker QUENTIN TARANTINO wants troubled BRITNEY SPEARS to front his planned remake of RUSS MEYERS’ soft-porn classic FASTER PUSSYCAT! KILL! KILL! The Pulp Fiction director has reportedly approached the pop singer, along with sex-tape star Kim Kardashian and sexy Eva Mendes and asked them all to consider roles in the film.Meyer’s 1966 film, about three