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Venus Battles Past Gutsy Mirza To Reach Last 16 (reuters)
Reuters - Eighth seed Venus Williams survived her toughest test at the Australian Open to beat Indian Sania Mirza 7-6 6-4 and reach the fourth round on Saturday.
Visiting Actress Mia Farrow Says She's 'bewildered' By Cambodian Ban On Darfur Ceremony (ap)
AP - PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) — American actress Mia Farrow said she was bewildered by the Cambodian government's attempt to block a ceremony at a former Khmer Rouge prison intended to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Mystery Man's Annual Visit To Poe Grave (ap)
AP - Undeterred by controversy, a mysterious visitor paid his annual tribute at the grave of Edgar Allan Poe early Saturday, placing three red roses and a half-filled bottle of cognac before stealing away into the darkness.
Mia Farrow Vows To Defy Cambodian Darfur Rally Ban (reuters)
Reuters - Hollywood actress Mia Farrow says she will ignore a deportation threat and pursue plans to light a symbolic Olympic torch in Cambodia's "Killing Fields," as part of a campaign to end atrocities in Sudan's Darfur.
'my Fair Brady ... Maybe Baby?' Premieres Jan. 20
The past two years have been a complete whirlwind for former "Brady Bunch" star, Christopher Knight and "America's Next Top Model" season 1 winner, Adrianne Curry. After meeting and falling in love on season four of VH1's "The Surreal Life," the unlikely couple moved in together, got engaged and got married.Memorable Celebrity Quotes
"America is obsessed with physical perfection. In America people thought I was ugly, but I would rather be what they consider ugly than what they consider beautiful. I don't want to be perfect, I want to be an individual." Kelly Osbourne insists she is happy with her imperfections.Mia Farrow Is 'bewildered' By Cambodian Ban On Darfur Ceremony
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia (AP) - American actress Mia Farrow said she was bewildered by the Cambodian government's attempt to block a ceremony at a former Khmer Rouge prison intended to highlight the humanitarian crisis in Sudan.'borat' Actor Sacha Baron Cohen Wins Ala. Suit Over Hit Movie
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Borat to the Alabama Supreme Court: High fives! The nine-member court sided with British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen on Friday in a lawsuit filed by etiquette teacher Kathie Martin, who unwittingly appeared in his hit movie ''Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan.''Dr. Phil Regrets Making Statement About Britney Spears
TV self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw regrets going public with his thoughts about Britney Spears mental health earlier this month. McGraw agreed to meet with Spears after she was committed to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following an apparent breakdown at her home on January 4.'brady Bunch' Actor Allan Melvin Dies In Los Angeles At 84
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Allan Melvin a character actor best known for playing Sam the Butcher on ''The Brady Bunch,'' has died. He was 84.George Clooney Honored As Un Messenger Of Peace
George Clooney has been named a United Nations Messenger Of Peace in honor of his humanitarian work. Clooney, who is a long-term campaigner on behalf of refugees in the Darfur region of Sudan, joins fellow actor Michael Douglas and musician Yo-Yo Ma in accepting the honor.Schwarzenegger & Stallone Are Good Pals
Former movie rivals Arnold Schwarzenegger & Sylvester Stallone are now such good pals, they meet every Saturday to smoke cigars and discuss how to run California.Ving Rhames' Dogs Not Responsible For Caretaker's Death
Ving Rhames’ caretaker died from a "pre-existing heart problem" when he was attacked by the actor's dogs in August. Jacob Adams, 40, was pronounced dead in front of Rhames' Brentwood, California home and was first thought to have been mauled to death by the Pulp Fiction star's pets.Colin Farrell Swears On Live Tv
Colin Farrell has become the second actor to swear live on U.S. TV within the space of three days when he accidentally let slip the “F” word in a morning interview.Britney To Host A Private Party
Britney Spears gets a hosting job. The tabloid headliner will host a party, The Scandinavian Style Mansion, at a private residence in Beverly Hills on February 16. "Britney has said yes to hosting it. I am beyond excited because the experience she gave everyone in December was amazing. She absolutely made my event," event founder Claus Hjelmbak says of Spears to People magazine.
Demi Moore Defends Britney From Paparazzi
Demi Moore joins other celebs to voice concern over the paparazzi's treatment and scrutiny of the singer. The 'Ghost' star says that her breakdown and series of erratic behaviors should have been expected because she constantly has people following her.
Lindsay Lohan To Work At A Morgue
Lindsay Lohan next stop: the morgue. At least that's where her community service requires her to be. The 'I Know Who Killed Me' star is going to be working next to the already killed bodies as required by her DUI plea agreement.
Appeals Court: Pause The Camera On Lindsay's Testimony
Lindsay Lohan found support ? for now ? from an appeals court in her effort to bar a video camera from her deposition testimony in a car-crash lawsuit. The three-judge panel of California's Second District Court of Appeal has ruled that the trial judge must explain why he's allowing the testimony to be captured on video. A hearing is set for March 26...
Natalie Imbruglia Hits The Beach, Gets Divorced
When the pressures of life get to be too much, it's good to take a vacation away from it all. And for Natalie Imbruglia that means heading to Hawaii for a tropical holiday...
J.lo To Give Diamond At Baby Shower
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...
Salma Hayek Gets Her Curves Back - Just Four Months After Giving Birth
Just four months after giving birth, Salma Hayek has stepped out looking better than ever. The Frida star, 40, is once again flaunting her much-admired hourglass figure, following the delivery of her daughter Valentina. Revealing an impressive cleavage in a knee-length black dress, the actress looked every inch the Hollywood style icon with her glossy hair and red lipstick...
Lindsay Lohan Ready To See Dead
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...
Christina Ricci: I'm 'obsessed' With Gambling
Speed Racer's new Trixie says she gets plenty of thrills at the track ? with only a 1-horsepower engine. "I've learned to love gambling," Christina Ricci told PEOPLE at the grand opening party for the Palazzo Las Vegas. "I was in Australia for a few months and gambling is like a national pastime there, so I learned to love betting on horses, and now I even put in a few football bets and I'm kind of obsessed and into it. Gambling is pretty good."...
Liv Tyler Opts For The Hawaiian Beach
It's winter, and that means cold weather... unless you're like Liv Tyler who sought sun and fun on the beaches of Hawaii this past week. The "Armageddon" actress and a gal pal retreated to the white sands of the Island State, and were caught by the paparazzi sunning themselves this past Thursday...
Kidman Wanted To Be A Nun?
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 Day After Partying With Kate Moss, Sir Philip Green Dines With Naomi, Elle And Jemima
Topshop billionaire Sir Philip Green looked like the cat who got the cream last night - and who could blame him. After attending Kate Moss birthday celebrations the previous evening, the 55-year-old spent the evening surrounded by another bevy of A-list beauties - Naomi Campbell, Elle Macpherson and Jemima Khan...
Kate Moss And Naomi Campbell In Vogue Magazine
Supermodels of the Catwalk, Naomi Campbell and Kate Moss posed together for the February 2008 cover of Vogue Magazine Paris. In French issue of Vogue magazine you can see more photos of Kate and Naomi's photoshoot...
Lily Loses Baby
European pop star Lily Allen has lost her baby. The twenty-two year old was reportedly elated at the possibility of raising a child, but it was not to be this time around. Sources have said she even gave up her partying ways in preparation for motherhood...
George Clooney's New Role: Superhero
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started The United Nations is having a hard time finding their voice these days. The international body has extended a branch to George Clooney to promote peace throughout the world (via the L.A. Times). Note to other charitable and peace-seeking...
Tom Wopat From "dukes": 'memba Him?!
Filed under: TV, Beauty In the '80s, Tom Wopat played Luke Duke on the TV series "The Dukes of Hazzard." Guess what he looks like now!...
Mama Borat Unimpressed By Bad Borat-alike
Filed under: Paparazzi Video Note to paps: What's one way to make sure that Isla Fisher doesn't acknowledge you? Do that impression of that character that was so over, like, a year ago.Sacha Baron Cohen's baby mama emerged from the Waverly Inn, and one pap decided to try to warm...
Katie Holmes Makes Contact With Seacrest
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Tom and Katie, Sound Bytes Sonar technicians at KIIS-FM in L.A. discovered an unusual audio communique on Friday from the humanoid bride of ScientoloTom, Katie Holmes Listen as earthling Ryan Seacrest attempts to decipher the extra-terrestrial stress signal....
Katherine Heigl Needs Another Coat
Filed under: Paparazzi Video Katherine Heigl may have 27 dresses, but in New York, it all came down to two coats.TMZ spotted Heigl at Tod's in New York, and she was trying to decide between a lush brown number and sleek white piece -- and a profusion of lovely ballet flats. So...
Queen Latifah: 'memba When?!
Filed under: Movies, Beauty Before the Oscar nom, hits albums, endorsement deals and armies of hair and makeup stylists, Queen Latifah aka Dana Owens, was just another Jersey girl with a dream. Guess what she used to look like!...
Nicky: I Can Drink Paris Under The Table!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird We're guessing Nicky Hilton and David Katzenberg didn't realize their picture was being taken at the Kenneth Cole Reaction lounge at Sundance, because those three sheets blocked their view.Looks like David was more into the Snow Queen Vodka than the...
David Chase Snubbed By Minolta Mafia
Steve Van Zandt and some nobody were walking around in New York yesterday ... when ... oh, wait -- that nobody is David Chase!Chase -- creator of "The Sopranos" -- remained unscathed by the paparazzi, who couldn't get enough of Stevie and his pesky...
Sam The Butcher To The Deep Freeze
Filed under: TV, R.I.P. Actor Allan Melvin best known to "Brady Bunch" fans as Sam the Butcher, boyfriend of Alice -- has gone to the big meat market in the sky.Melvin died in Los Angeles on Thursday at age 84. His starred in old school hits like "The Phil Silvers Show"...
Aries Spears: Scientolo-scared?
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Hollywood actors know not to cross Tom Cruise, like rappers know not to cross Suge Knight -- it's just not good for your career -- or your health!Aries Spears was out last night, and when we asked his thoughts on Tom Cruise, Aries stayed mum, only...
Efron At Ease With Gay Taunts
Teen heart-throb Zac Efron insists he doesn’t mind being called gay - because it isn’t the worst label to be given. The 20-year-old actor rose to fame with his role as the singing and dancing basketball player Troy Bolton in Disney’s hit franchise High School Musical and is frequently accused by gossip bloggers of hiding
Fraser Praises Bello For Reviving The Mummy Set
Hollywood star BRENDAN FRASER is pleased his former THE MUMMY co-star RACHEL WEISZ will not appear in the third installment of the movie - because her replacement Maria Bello "adds interest" to the set.Weisz turned down the opportunity to play complete the trilogy as Evie in The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor and was
Lee Simmons Predicts Marriage
Model-turned-fashion queen Kimora Lee SIMMONS has hinted a marriage proposal is on her horizon - after finding love with movie hunk DJIMON HOUNSOU.The Baby Phat boss admits she wasn’t looking for love when the West African-born actor came into her life last February (07) - because she promised to steer clear of romance after parting
Fry Breaks Arm Filming Wildlife Show
British funnyman Stephen Fry has broken his arm after falling over while filming a nature documentary in Brazil. The Gosford Park star was on location in the South American country filming BBC documentary Last Chance To See when he injured himself.The 50-year-old was rushed to a local hospital in Tefe before being flown to the
Cruise Sparks Outrage With 9/11 Rant
Tom Cruise has sparked outrage in the U.S. after accusing government officials of lying to the public in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks.In new video footage promoting Scientology, the actor blasts the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for endangering the health of emergency service staff at ground zero.He says, "The EPA (Environmental Protection
Baron Cohen Wins Teacher Lawsuit
British comedian Sacha Baron COHEN has won a lawsuit filed against him by a woman who unwittingly appeared in his hit movie BORAT: CULTURAL LEARNINGS OF AMERICA FOR MAKE BENEFIT GLORIOUS NATION OF KAZAKHSTAN.Etiquette teacher Kathie Martin attempted to sue Cohen, Twentieth Century, One America Productions Inc., Everyman Pictures, Dune Entertainment, MTV Networks, Comedy Central,
Sutherland Is 'good Inmate'
Actor Kiefer Sutherland has been a good inmate during his stint in jail, according to prison officials.The 24 star is serving a 48-day sentence for drink-driving at the private Glendale City Jail, but is expected to be released on Monday (21Jan08) for good behaviour.And prison spokesman John Balian insists Sutherland has been the model inmate.He
Spears Back On Movie Project?
Troubled star Britney Spears has not lost her role in new movie MEMOIRS OF A MEDICATED CHILD, despite U.S. reports to the contrary.The Toxic hitmaker was reported to have been replaced by Canadian singer Samantha Falk in the movie after being dropped by producers.But the film’s director Tommy Parker denies Spears was axed from the
A Week In The Thirty Mile Zone 1/13 - 1/19
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Paris Hilton Pamela Anderson, Ashlee Simpson This week in the Thirty Mile Zone: Amy Winehouse got blond and angry, Suri's dad confronted public nausea, there was a beefcake superhero menage a trois, and Jenna Jameson quit (videotaping) porn. Jessica Alba showed her baby bump, Paris did it on...
Celebrity Birthdays, January 19
Happy Birthday to Japanese singer/songwriter Hikaru Utada (1983), "Full House" actress Jodie Sweetin (1982), Russian gymnast Svetlana Khorkina (1979), "Joey" actress Drea DeMatteo (1973), actor Shawn Wayans (1971), NFL linebacker Junior Seau (1969), tennis star Stefan Edberg (1966), "8 Simple Rules" actress Katie Sagal (1956),Michael Jackson New Song
Ah, 1983. Those of us who remember that far back remember jamming to the Thriller album on our boom boxes! Can Michael Jackson bring back the magic with its rerelease? Celebridiot knows: Michael Jackson is releasing the 25th Anniversary of Thriller and it will include at least one new song. This song was recorded several years ago, but it has been tweaked with new lyrics and some new sound. Take a listen and decide if Michael will make it back to the top of the charts! GET MORE Michael Jackson NEWS AT THIS LINK![Read full story on Dotspotter]
Foxy Sends Letter To Get Out Of Jail
Poor Foxy Brown ... committed the crime and doin' the time, but naturally would rather be free. Well, whou wouldn't? Her reason, though, is unique if nothing else. Goss UK shares: Foxy Brown is currently serving a year-long prison sentence (for an assault charge), but she has asked a New York judge for an early release to treat an ear condition she fears could threaten her hearing. In a four-page handwritten letter to Judge Melissa Jackson; Brown wrote, "I ask you to please take into consideration that my health is in jeopardy. Yes, I've made some bad choices and stupid mistakes. But please understand that sitting in a prison with murderers and criminals is not...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
What Conan O'brien Has Been Up To During The Writer's Strike
Folks have to do something to keep busy during the writer's strike! MamaPop tells us about Conan O'Brien latest hobbies: This slayed me. And made me want to go right out and buy Rock Band. (Don't tell my husband, he'll hold me to it.) GET MORE Conan O'Brien NEWS HERE! [Read full story on Dotspotter]
Victoria Beckham Vomiting Spice Girls Concert London
Popcrunch shares something disturbing. We hope Posh is OK! Did Victoria Beckham get sick on stage? Rumors out of the UK claim Victoria Beckham has “spiced up” a Spice Girls performance in London by vomiting on stage. CLICK HERE FOR MORE POSH SPICE NEWS![Read full story on Dotspotter]
Nate Dogg Paralyzed After Stroke
Hip-hop star Nate Dogg has been left paralyzed down one side of his body after suffering a mild stroke during the holiday season. The Next Episode singer - real name Nathaniel Hale, the cousin of Snoop Dogg -Jay-z & Beyonce Did Not Secretly Wed
Jay-Z and Beyonce Knowles have not married, despite the increasing number of internet reports suggesting otherwise, a close pal has revealed. Rapper Jay-Z - real name Shawn Carter - was said to have married the R&B beauty in a secret ceremony at designer Giorgio Armani's mansion in Paris, France, last month.Wyclef Jean Promises To Talk Over Steroid Scandal
Wyclef Jean has vowed to reveal all about his life including his alleged role in a steroid scandal, as soon as the investigation proves him guilty or innocent.Party Like A Scientologist
Filed under: Wacky and Weird When it was time to take Tom Cruise son Connor out for his earthly 13th birthday party this week -- you'd think they'd take the boy to someplace fun, like Chuck E. Cheese. But where do they go instead? -- to Scientolodad's favorite Beverly Hills...
Amy Tries To Get Pretty -- And Fails!
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Amy Winehouse While on her way to a London court, Amy Winehouse attempted -- believe it or not -- to glam up her usual crackhead chic with some curlers. Beauty school drop-out!Unfortunately, it won't be long before Amy returns to her normal tweaked state of...
Seinfeld -- Master Of Many Domains
Filed under: TV So you thought Jerry Seinfeld was just a funny guy? He's that and so much more. Just one day after playing manny for Suri and her dad, Jerry provided the carpool for Matthew Broderick after the premiere of Broadway's "November," when Matt couldn't...
Bruce Willis Can't Make It Sixteen Blocks
Pam No Longer Pregnant
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Baby Watch, Pamela Anderson TMZ has learned the divorce between Pam Anderson and Rick Salomon has just gotten less complicated, because Anderson is no longer pregnant.As we first reported, a then-pregnant Anderson filed for divorce last month, but briefly reconciled with...
Courtney Love: She Bangs
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...
Rachel Bilson Ready To Flee The Country
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo Ever since "The O.C." was canceled, the glamour of Rachel Bilson photo shoots has gone downhill!The 26-year-old U.S. citizen was snapped while getting her passport photo taken at a Kinko's in Burbank on Thursday. When posing for a shot that's gonna...
Abdul's New Music Cold Hearted Sucks!
Filed under: Music, Wacky and Weird, American Idol Paula Abdul new song has hit the Internets, thanks to "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" -- and, well, it's no "Forever Your Girl."The song, "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow" will be performed by the wackadoodle "American Idol" judge during the Super Bowl....
Larry From "three's Company": 'memba Him?!
Filed under: TV, Beauty In the '70s, Richard Kline played Larry, the sleazy neighbor of Jack, Janet and Chrissy on "Three's Company." Guess what he looks like now!...
Britney And Nfl Star: Two (or More) Peas In A Pod
Filed under: Britney Spears Talk Sports, Nurse! What do Britney Spears Sybil and one of the greatest running backs of all time have in common? Multiple personality disorder. Nurse!Herschel Walker, considered by many to be one of the most dominant players in college football history, is expected...
Double Oh No!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies Pierce Brosnan and his 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 Brosnan...
Sienna Has News For The Daily News: Eat It!
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Celebrity Justice Well, that didn't take long.TMZ has obtained a letter from Sienna Miller lawyer, sent to the New York Daily News just hours after a Rush & Molloy item about Sienna, Sean Penn and Robin Wright appeared in the paper. Miller's lawyer, Lynda Goldman of...
For F**k's Sake, Colin -- You Can't Say That!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Foul-mouthed Colin Farrell was all that and then some today on CNN when he let a four-letter word slip out.Colin always leaves the ladies breathless -- and CNN's Brooke Anderson was no exception....
Mcgraw Regrets Making Spears Statement
LATEST: American TV self-help guru DR. PHIL McGRAW regrets going public with his thoughts about BRITNEY SPEARS’ mental health earlier this month (Jan08).McGraw 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 then upset members of her family
Midler To Retire After Las Vegas Residency
Veteran singer/actress BETTE MIDLER is planning to retire from showbusiness once her two-and-a-half-year run of shows in Las Vegas is over.The 62-year-old is taking over from Celine Dion at the Colosseum venue next month (Feb08), where she’ll perform The Showgirl Must Go On for 30 months.But Midler admits she is then likely to stop working.Asked
Richards Shocked Wood's Wife With Heroin Injection
ROLLING STONE RONNIE WOOD will never forget the first time his bandmate Keith Richards met his future wife - because the legendary hellraiser injected himself with heroin in front of her before saying hello.Wood had arranged to meet his then-new girlfriend Jo for a romantic rendez-vous in a hotel room in Paris, France in 1977,
Dom Deluise Battles Cancer
Comedian Dom DeLuise is battling two forms of deadly cancer.The 74-year-old star of Blazing Saddles was diagnosed with penile and prostrate cancer at hospital in Santa Monica, California this month (Jan08), after being hospitalised three times in the last year-and-a-half.An insider tells the National Enquirer, "Dom has had health problems for years, but this time
Scrubs Star In Child Payment Row
SCRUBS star John C. McGINLEY has landed in a legal battle with his ex-wife, after withholding child support payments because of the writer’s strike.McGinley is obliged to pay Lauren Lambert - who he divorced in 2001 - $9,000 (£4,500) a month to look after their 10-year-old son Max, who suffers from Down’s Syndrome.The actor, who
Farrell Swears On Live Tv Just Days After Keaton
Colin Farrell has become the second actor to swear live on U.S. TV within the space of three days when he accidentally let slip the word ‘f**k’ in a morning interview.Farrell was talking to CNN host Brooke Anderson at the Sundance Film Festival in Utah on Friday (18Jan08) when he forgot himself - just days
Fraser Dating Bello?
Newly single Hollywood star BRENDAN FRASER is dating actress Maria Bello according to reports.At Christmas (07), Fraser announced he and his wife of nine years Afton Smith were divorcing - and onset sources claim he may have already landed a replacement in his The Mummy: Tomb Of The Dragon Emperor co-star Bello, a 40-year-old single
Simmons Fell For Hounsou On First Date With Friends
Model-turned-fashion queen KIMORA LEE SIMMONS found love with movie hunk Djimon Hounsou after promising herself she’d steer clear of romance following her marriage split.The Baby Phat boss admits she wasn’t looking for love when the African actor came into her life last February (07) - because she was still tender after the end of her
Stallone Defends Growth Hormones
Veteran actor Sylvester Stallone has blasted the public’s "archaic" view of human growth hormones, insisting the drug isn’t a quick fix to get a muscular physique.Stallone was convicted on charges of importing the muscle-building drug into Australia, where human growth hormones are illegal, last year (07).But the 61-year-old dismisses speculation he was taking the drug
Schwarzenegger And Stallone Are Best Pals
Former movie rivals ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER and Sylvester Stallone are now such good pals, they meet every Saturday to smoke cigars and discuss how to run California.After competing at the box office for years, the pair grew close after Schwarzenegger landed the job of California Governor in 2003 - and they are inseparable now.Stallone reveals, "At
Mcclean: 'call Me, Britney'
BACKSTREET BOY A.J. McLEAN desperately wants his friend Britney Spears to get in touch with him so he can talk to her frankly about her troubles.McLean believes Spears, who was committed to hospital for a psychological evaluation earlier this month (Jan08) after refusing to hand over her children during a stand-off with police, needs to
Paltrow Recovering After 'gastrointestinal Situation'
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is recovering after she received treatment for "a little gastrointestinal situation" at a New York hospital on Monday (14Jan08).The Oscar winner is now "doing great", according to her friend, chef Mario Batali.He says, "It’s now been straightened out." Video footage of Coldplay singer Martin attacking a paparazzo as he and Paltrow left
Pink Warns Of Paparazzi Tragedy
Singer PINK has warned that "something tragic" will soon happen if the paparazzi continue to chase celebrities wherever they go.Less than two days after Los Angeles police charged eight photographers with reckless driving while in pursuit of Britney Spears Pink insists that something must be done to stop snappers stalking famous people.She says, "I feel
Lohan To Get Taste Of Life After Death, In A Morgue (afp)
AFP - Young US actress Lindsay Lohan is to carry out part of her community service sentence imposed last year for drunk-driving in a morgue, court officials said Friday.
Queen Offers Windsor Chapel For Hillary Memorial Service (afp)
AFP - Queen Elizabeth II has offered Sir Edmund Hillary's family use of the chapel at her Windsor Castle residence to hold a memorial service for the late mountaineer, her office said Friday.
Marlon Brando's Son Hospitalized With Pneumonia (reuters)
Reuters - Christian Brando, the troubled eldest son of screen legend Marlon Brando was being treated for pneumonia in the intensive care unit of a Los Angeles hospital, a family friend said on Friday.
Harvey Slimmer To Show He's `still Fly' (ap)
AP - Steve Harvey wants men to know: "At 50, you are still fly."
George Clooney Named U.n. Messenger Of Peace (reuters)
Reuters - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon named actor George Clooney who has campaigned for refugees in Darfur, as a U.N. "messenger of peace" on Friday to promote the world body's peacekeeping efforts.
Plant And Krauss Hitting The Road In April (reuters)
Reuters - Robert Plant world tour with Alison Krauss -- a key obstacle to a Led Zeppelin reunion trek -- will kick off in Louisville, Ky., on April 20.
George Clooney Named Un's Messenger Of Peace (afp)
AFP - UN chief Ban Ki-moon has picked Hollywood heart-throb George Clooney a passionate advocate for an end to war and famine in Sudan's Darfur region, as the world body's latest Messenger of Peace, an official said Friday.
10 Years On, Hillary Clinton Reveals Anguish Over Lewinsky Saga (afp)
AFP - Hillary Clinton said in an soul baring interview aired Friday she never doubted her husband's Bill Clinton love for her, despite the former president's infidelity with a White House intern.
George Clooney Named Un Peace Envoy (ap)
AP - Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon designated George Clooney as a U.N. "messenger of peace" Friday to promote the world body's activities, especially in its far-flung peacekeeping missions.
Media Frenzy Sparks Fears For Britney Spears (reuters)
Reuters - She is watched round the clock by photographers, chased at high speed and friends fear for her mental stability.
Lohan To Visit Morgue As Punishment (ap)
AP - Lindsay Lohan is about to see dead people.
Crow Takes "detours" On Road To Renewal (reuters)
Reuters - Despite the comfort of her surroundings -- a warm and tastefully decorated den dominated by a fireplace on one wall and windows that look out over her front 40 on another -- Sheryl Crow is clearly not comfortable.
Lohan To Take Morgue Class For Drunken Drivers (reuters)
Reuters - Actress Lindsay Lohan will take a short class at a morgue as part of her sentence for drunken driving and cocaine possession, her lawyer said on Friday.
Kelly Osbourne Says Hollywood Party Girls Sink To New Lows Just For Attention
Singer/actress Kelly Osbourne has blasted Hollywood party girls like Britney Spears and Paris Hilton for their reckless behavior, insisting their need for attention is absurd.Mark Ronson's Girlfriend Upset By Affair Rumors
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 Alicia Keys Still Second To Flo Rida
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.Nicole Richie Wants Paris Hilton To Be Baby's Godmother
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.Harold Perrineau Jr.'s Wife Is Expecting
Lost star Harold Perrineau Jr. is to become a father for the second time. Perrineau and his wife Brittany are expecting a baby girl in May - but they are refusing to choose a name for the tot until she is born.Glenn Close Says Wga Stike Should End
Actress Glenn Close is tiring of asking the Writer's Guild of America (WGA) to call off its strike, claiming picketing members are turning the public against them.Marlon Brando's Son In Critical Condition
Marlon Brando son Christian has been admitted to the intensive care unit of a Los Angeles hospital for an unknown illness.Emily Blunt Was Uncomfortable With Sex Scenes
Actress Emily Blunt was embarrassed to bare all in front of Tom Hanks for intimate scenes in their new film Charlie Wilson's War - because he's old enough to be her father.Items From Nbc's Hottest Shows To Be Featured In Second Live Auction
On the heels of its first successful auction, NBC Universal Video, Music & Product Development and Delivery Agent, in conjunction with the NBC Universal Online Store, will once again launch a live online auction of select items from top shows such as "Heroes," "The Office," "Friday Night Lights," "30 Rock" and Las Vegas "Woody Allen Dismisses Collaboration Reports
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 different director.'gossip Girl' Co-stars Not Dating
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 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.Scarlett Johansson To Entertain Troops
Actress Scarlett Johansson will travel to the Persian Gulf to entertain members of the U.S. armed forces. The Nanny Diaries 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.Yellowcard To Release Digital Live Album January 22
Breakout alt-rockers Yellowcard will release a digital live album, entitled Live From Las Vegas At the Palms, exclusively though the iTunes Store beginning January 22nd, 2008.Notable Quotables
"I would love to see Oprah naked - that's a goal for me." Clueless star Alicia Silverstone campaigns to get Oprah Winfrey to disrobe for a People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) 'I'd Rather Go Naked Than Wear Fur' poster.Salma And Fiance Named Richest Couple
Ugly Betty producer Salma Hayek and her boyfriend Francois-Henri Pinault have topped a new list to find Hollywood's Richest Couple.The actress and...[[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
Sienna Has News For The Daily News: Eat It!
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Celebrity Justice Well, that didn't take long.TMZ has obtained a letter from Sienna Miller lawyer, sent to the New York Daily News just hours after a Rush & Molloy item about Sienna, Sean Penn and Robin Wright appeared in the paper. Miller's lawyer, Lynda Goldman of...
For F**k's Sake, Colin -- You Can't Say That!
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Foul-mouthed Colin Farrell was all that and then some today on CNN when he let a four-letter word slip out.Colin always leaves the ladies breathless -- and CNN's Brooke Anderson was no exception....
Nate Dogg Paralysed After Stroke
LATEST: Hip-hop star NATE DOGG has been left paralysed down one side of his body after suffering a mild stroke over the festive season.The Next Episode singer - real name Nathaniel Hale, the cousin of Snoop Dogg - was admitted to Pomona Valley Hospital in California last month (Dec07) following the cerebrovascular accident at his
Wyclef Promises To Talk Over Steroid Scandal
Wyclef Jean has vowed to reveal all about his life including his alleged role in a steroid scandal, as soon as the investigation proves him guilty or innocent.Jean , Mary J. Blige, 50 Cent, Timbaland and actor Tyler Perry have been accused of ordering the drug or human growth hormones from doctors and pharmacists.They were
Simmons Donates To African Charity
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons has donated more than $300,000 (£150,000) to an African empowerment charity.The Def Jam Records co-founder presented a cheque for $311,535 (£155,767) made via his Simmons Jewelry Company - to executives of the Diamond Empowerment Fund (DEF) this week (ends18Jan08).The DEF is an international non-profit organisation, also founded by Simmons, which aims
Mortensen Blasted For Daredevil Stunts
Daredevil actor Viggo Mortensen angered director ED HARRIS on the set of new movie APPALOOSA, by challenging a stuntman to a dangerous horseriding race.After perfecting his equestrian skills on the set of movie Hidalgo, Mortensen dared a co-star to a race while standing on the horses’ saddles - and invited cast and crewmembers to bet
Close Calls For End To Strike
Actress Glenn Close is tiring of asking the Writer’s Guild of America (WGA) to call off its strike, claiming picketing members are turning the public against them.The strike - a bid by writers to secure better pay deals from movie and TV studios - has caused chaos in the entertainment world, grinding TV and movie
Perrineau Jr.'s Wife Expecting
LOST star Harold Perrineau JR. is to become a father for the second time.Perrineau and his wife Brittany are expecting a baby girl in May (08) - but they are refusing to choose a name for the tot until she is born.Brittany tells OK! magazine, "No (we haven’t picked out names), not yet.We’re going to
Jensen Shuns 'size Zero' Pressure
UGLY BETTY star Ashley Jensen refuses to starve herself to achieve a "size zero" body - because she places more importance on her health.The Scottish actress - who first shot to prominence in Ricky Gervais sitcom Extras - is alarmed at the growing number of teenage girls who are undergoing surgical procedures to gain the
Jay-z & Beyonce Are Not Husband And Wife
JAY-Z and Beyonce Knowles have not married, despite the increasing number of internet reports suggesting otherwise, a close pal has revealed.Rapper Jay-Z - real name Shawn Carter - was said to have married the R&B beauty in a secret ceremony at designer Giorgio Armani’s mansion in Paris, France, last month (Dec07).Reports claimed the superstar couple
Blunt Wracked With Nerves Ahead Of Sex Scenes With Hanks
Actress EMILY BLUNT was embarrassed to bare all in front of Tom Hanks for intimate scenes in their new film CHARLIE WILSON’S WAR - because he’s old enough to be her father.Hanks, 51, plays womanising U.S. congressman Charlie Wilson in the political drama, while the Devil Wears Prada star, 24, portrays one of his love
Berry Proud To Wear Aubry's Commitment Ring
Pregnant Halle Berry has sealed her commitment to boyfriend GABRIEL AUBRY by accepting his gift of a $10,000 (£5,000) eternity ring.The actress, 41, has previously revealed she has no desire to wed model Aubry after two failed marriages - first to former baseball player David Justice in 1992 and then to singer Eric Benet in
Clooney Honoured As U.n. Messenger Of Peace
George Clooney has been named a United Nations Messenger Of Peace in honour of his humanitarian work.The actor, who is a longterm campaigner on behalf of refugees in the Darfur region of Sudan, joins fellow celebrities Michael Douglas and musician Yo-Yo Ma in accepting the honour.U.N. spokesman Michele Montas says, "(Clooney is being) recognised for
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