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Heath's Family Steps Out For 'dark Knight'
Heath Ledger father Kim and stepmother Ines stepped out to honor their late son at the premiere 'The Dark Knight' in New York. "The Insider" was on the red carpet as his co-stars paid tribute to the actor. Heath's sister Kate, his mother Sally Bell and her husband were also in attendance.[Read full story on The Insider]
Today's Insider Challenge: Who's That Star?
Here's another chance to test your celebrity know-how with today's Insider challenge! Can you name the scruffy celeb leaving his hotel in Paris? Remember, you must be a registered user of TheInsider.com to participate. Take a look through the photographic evidence and leave your best guess in the section below. Tune in to "The Insider" on TV and your name may be the one called out on the air -- but only if you guess the mystery star! Today's hint: This Oscar nom made his big screen debut playing Billy Crystal son.[Read full story on The Insider]
If It's True, Should Lindsay Lohan Meet Her Alleged Sister?
Her name is Ashley Kaufmann, and her mother claims she is actress Lindsay Lohan secret step-sister. If it's true, should Lindsay meet her alleged sister Ashley? Tell us what you think and your may end up on The Insider on TV tonight! Tonight, Ashley reveals the letters sent from prison and the broken promises she says the man she claims is her dad, Michael Lohan, made to her as she was growing up! "He said he could put me in little parts in movies," she says, with her mom by her side. Ashley's mother, Kristi, says that the 13-year-old is the offspring of a three- to four-week affair she had with Michael in 1994. "When he came back, I told him I was pregnant," she says. "I knew he wasn't happy about it so I gave him the door ..." Kristi claims that Michael kept in touch with Ashley as she was growing up, and tonight the two are reading us letters signed "Love, Daddy" that they say prove it! He's also taking a DNA test to determine paternity. "I want Michael to stand up and do what he's promised all these years," Kristi says, while Ashley remarks: "I'd love to meet my siblings. I'd love that." Watch the video and tune in tonight for more with Lindsay's alleged sister![Read full story on The Insider]
Jon Voight On Angelina Jolie's Babies
Hollywood.tv spots new granddad Jon Voight in Beverly Hills, where he reveals he has yet to see pictures of his new grandkids -- aka Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's new twins Vivienne and Knox. Voight also reveals he hasn't made his way to France to see them in person yet because he's currently shooting "24."[Read full story on The Insider]
A-rod On The Record With Pat O'brien
"The Insider's" Pat O' Brien went one-on-one with the headline-making Yankee, Alex Rodriguez at his All-Star Game party at club 40/40 in New York. With the recent media frenzy surrounding the All-Star's personal trials, O'Brien asked the All-Star about how his fans stuck with him. Rodriguez responded "New York's been great, times are a bit difficult, they are challenging times, but I'll get through them, the support of the New York fans have been incredible." As Madonna's music played in the background, Rodriguez also told Pat that he has not read any press related materials about him, saying "None of it. Zero, Zero. Thank you." Meanwhile, at an All-Star media event in New York, A-Rod graciously answered the questions of hungry journalists saying, "You have to take the good with the bad and not take yourself too seriously," reports the New York Post. Rodriguez added, "Look, everyone has distractions. ... everyone goes through personal issues. Mine are on the front page of the papers. I'm fine with it. You have to deal with that, challenging times." "I've learned to put whatever issues are on the front page in one small box over here, (gesturing an imaginary container). ... And baseball has been a great vehicle for me to keep my mind on what I love to do most, to play baseball."[Read full story on The Insider]
Jolie's Dad Happy About New Twin Grandchildren (ap)
AP - Jon Voight says he's doubly happy about his ultra-famous new grandchildren.
Economics And Accuracy Lost In "brangelina" Baby Rush (reuters)
Reuters - Even the most hardened celebrity watchers were taken aback by reports of an $11 million deal for exclusive rights to the first photographs of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's newborn twins.
Spears Custody Hearing Postponed: Court (afp)
AFP - The latest court hearing in the custody case surrounding Britney Spears children has been postponed and rescheduled for Friday, a court official said Tuesday.
Montreux Lets The Good Times Roll With Quincy Jones (reuters)
Reuters - Quincy Jones the trailblazing Grammy Award-winning producer and composer, was feted for his music and humanity at a 75th birthday party which brought Herbie Hancock, Patti Austin, Mick Hucknall and more to Montreux's fabled stage.
Dolly Parton's "9 To 5" To Open On Broadway In '09 (reuters)
Reuters - A musical based on 1980 film "Nine to Five" will open on Broadway in 2009 with music and lyrics by country star Dolly Parton producers said on Tuesday.
Jimmy Kimmel And Sarah Silverman End Romance
NEW YORK (AP) - Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have broken up, their publicists said Monday. "Jimmy and Sarah have no further ," Kimmel's spokesman Bad Guy Oldman Shows Good Side In 'dark Knight'
LOS ANGELES (AP) - In some earlier parallel universe of Batman's Gotham City, it might have been Gary Oldman instead of Heath Ledger cackling and conniving as the maniacal Joker. Michael Jackson Takes His Kids To See 'wall-e'
Michael Jackson wowed cinema goers in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday afternoon when he took his kids to see Wall-E on the big screen. State Of Family Sitcoms Is Not So Funny
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Bill Engvall has not yet seen the overnight ratings for "The Bill Engvall Show." It's the morning after the premiere of the sitcom's second season, Jolie's Dad Happy About New Twin Grandchildren
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Jon Voight says he's doubly happy about his ultra-famous new grandchildren. Voight says he's "so excited" that daughter Angelina Jolie Heath Ledger's Co-stars Pay Tribute At Premiere
Christian Bale and Michael Caine paid tribute to their late co-star Heath Ledger at The Dark Knight world premiere in New York on Monday. Christopher Knight Slams Florence Henderson
Actor Christopher Knight has taken aim at his former Brady Bunch TV mom after she went public with her feelings about his wife last week. Alyssa Milano Swears Off Baseball Players
Alyssa Milano has sworn off dating baseball players because they are too childish. The actress admits she is a huge fan of the sport and even dreams of being a star slugger. The Who: Nostalgic But Not Slowing
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Roger Daltrey is smacking his head. He's heard enough about how Pete Townshend was writing songs for a fresh album from the two surviving members of The Who. Or maybe Townshend is writing for another band. Or he isn't writing at all. Tyra Banks Named Hardest-working Celebrity
Tyra Banks has been named the hardest-working person in showbusiness in a new online poll. The model, talk show host and TV presenter has become a minimogul Christina Ricci To Guest-star On 'saving Grace'
Golden Globe and Emmy nominee Christina Ricci has signed to guest-star on TNT's provocative drama "Saving Grace" for a three-episode arc. Rhona Mitra Stars In 'doomsday,' Own The Unrated Version On Dvd & Blu-ray July 29
From the director of The Descent comes an action-packed thrill ride through the beating heart of hell! To save humanity from an epidemic, an elite fighting unit must battle to find a cure in a post-apocalyptic zone controlled by a society of murderous renegades. Wyclef Jean Plans Playdates With Jolie-pitt Twins
Former Fugees star Wyclef Jean is trying to set up playdates for his daughter and close pals Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt growing brood. Gillian Anderson Sells 'x-files' Memorabilia For Charity
X-Files star Gillian Anderson is selling off her vast collection of memorabilia from the cult sci-fi show to raise cash for her favorite charities. Kristen Bell To Return To 'heroes'
Kristen Bell is making a return to the small screen for the forthcoming third season of hit TV series Heroes. Amy Winehouse Dislikes Wax Figure
Singer Amy Winehouse is unimpressed she has been immortalized in wax at London's Madame Tussauds Museum - reportedly branding the idea "crap". Paris Hilton Is Desperate For Attention?
Paris Hilton has once again fueled reports she's in a bitter battle for media attention with pal Nicole Richie - after allegedly making plans to have a baby. Jay-z Imagines His Audience "naked" While On Stage
Jay-Z imagines his audience naked when he performs live.The rapper - who headlined the main stage at Glastonbury festival last month - doesn't care how many people he plays in front of because they are all nude in his head.
Alicia Keys Says Music Saved Her From A Troubled Youth
Alicia Keys says music saved her from a troubled youth.The 'No One' singer grew up in the tough Hell's Kitchen district of New York and revealed her single mother Terri Augello sent her to dance and music lessons to keep her off the streets.
Whitney Houston's Voice Almost Destroyed By Her Drug Use
Whitney Houston voice was almost destroyed by drugs. Following years of heavy smoking and drug abuse, Whitney's singing was reportedly "unrecognizable" when she began recording her new album. A source told Britain's Daily Mirror newspaper: "She was smoking a lot and taking a lot of drugs. Her voice was almost unrecognizable."
Jon Voight Concerned About Brangelina's Newly Extended Family
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will have a "handful" with their newborn twins, says the actress' father Jon Voight.Jon thinks the couple - who welcomed their fifth and sixth children into the world in France on Saturday - will find coping with the new family members tough.
Justin Timberlake's Grandmother Planning His Wedding
Justin Timberlake grandmother is planning his wedding.Although Justin hasn't proposed to girlfriend Jessica Biel yet, his gran Sadie Bomar has already chosen a venue for the couple to get married.
Reese Witherspoon Bans Jake Gyllenhaal From Swearing In Her Home
Reese Witherspoon has reportedly banned Jake Gyllenhaal from swearing in her house.The 'Legally Blonde' actress - who has two children, eight-year-old Ava and four-year-old Deacon, with ex-husband Ryan Phillippe - is determined not to let her young family be influenced by Jake's foul language, so gave him a strict set of house rules before allowing him to move into her $5 million Los Angeles home last month.
Paris Hilton Feels "safe" In Her New Home
Paris Hilton feels much safer in her new home. The 27-year-old hotel heiress, who recently moved to an exclusive gated community in Beverly Hills, loves the new property because it gives her more privacy.She wrote on her official blog: "As most of you know, I moved away from my old - and very accessible - house because I was sick and tired of constant invasion of my private life.
Naomi Campbell To Give Up Her Career For Motherhood
Naomi Campbell will give up modelling when she has a baby. The 38-year-old beauty has vowed to quit the catwalk when becomes a mother after getting broody during a visit to a maternity hospital in Lagos, Nigeria.She said: "That's it, when I have babies I'm giving up this business."
Kidman And Keith - Take Our Baby, Please!
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban just want you to know: We're no Brangelina.That is, at least, when it comes to their newborn daughter Sunday Rose. While pics of Knox and Viv Jolie-Pitt are already being shopped for upwards of $15 million, the couple...Permalink
"top Model" Photo Director Really Negative
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeA talent agency is suing one of the stars of America's Next Top Model," claiming money stuff. But wait till you hear how much this dude rakes in on the show!Juan (aka Jay) Manuel is the guy who directs photo shoots on the show and give the girls...
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Ray Lewis, Ray Allen -- Ray-jected!
Filed under: Talk Sports, Denied!After the shellacking the Lakers got in the NBA finals, we understand why an L.A. bouncer would tell Boston Celtics star Ray Allen to get lost from his bar. But did you ever expect -- in your entire lifetime -- to see a 5'5" goofball in a cheap suit...
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Baby Mama To 50 Lawyer: You're All Conflicted
Filed under: Celebrity Justice 50 Cent baby mama wants Fiddy's lawyer t-t-t-tossed off their case -- because, according to her, that guy knows a little something about her legal strategy.We're told that Shaniqua Tompkins has huddled with Fiddy's lawyer, Brett Kimmel, in the past...Permalink
Tonight On Cbs: Not A-rod
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, A-Rod Barbara Walters must be turning over in her grave....oh, right. Anywho.... Katie Couric was leaving a restaurant in Manhattan yesterday when Alex Rodriguez spotted her from across the street and called her over to chat -- and Katie declined the...Permalink
Brooke To Hulk's Gf: This Is What Daddy Likes
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky & Weird, Kids, The HogansHow the hell does Hulk Hogan tell his 30-something girlfriend Jennifer McDaniel (left) and his 20-year-old daughter Brooke (right) apart?!Maybe Hulk can't either --- unless he rubbed lotion on Brooke's inner thighs and caught her panty dance on...
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Exclusive: Lindsay's Secret Sister Speaks Out
Her name is Ashley Kaufmann, and her mother claims she is actress Lindsay Lohan secret step-sister. Tonight, Ashley reveals the letters sent from prison and the broken promises she says the man she claims is her dad, Michael Lohan, made to her as she was growing up! "He said he could put me in little parts in movies," she says, with her mom by her side. Ashley's mother, Kristi, says that the 13-year-old is the offspring of a three- to four-week affair she had with Michael in 1994. "When he came back, I told him I was pregnant," she says. "I knew he wasn't happy about it so I gave him the door ..." Kristi claims that Michael kept in touch with Ashley as she was growing up, and tonight the two are reading us letters signed "Love, Daddy" that they say prove it! He's also taking a DNA test to determine paternity. "I want Michael to stand up and do what he's promised all these years," Kristi says, while Ashley remarks: "I'd love to meet my siblings. I'd love that." Watch the video and tune in tonight for more with Lindsay's alleged sister![Read full story on The Insider]
Angelina's Doctor 'nervous' To Deliver Twins
The highly anticipated birth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline was a serious matter and the doctor who was responsible to make it happen says he definitely felt the heat, reports the BBC News. When asked if he nervous beforehand on Europe 1 radio, Dr. Michel Sussmann answered "for sure. ... there was pressure due to the couple's fame." Levnal hospital (in Nice, France) where the twins were born said that it was "totally impossible" for any photographers to get any pictures. It has been reported that the couple has sold their rights to the photographs of Knox and Vivienne to an undisclosed US magazine and will had the money over to charity.[Read full story on The Insider]
Exclusive Interview: Pat O'brien And A-rod
"The Insider's" Pat O' Brien went one-on-one with the headline-making Yankee, Alex Rodriguez at his All-Star Game party at club 40/40 in New York. With the recent media frenzy surrounding the All-Star's personal trials, O'Brien asked the All-Star about how his fans stuck with him. Rodriguez responded "New York's been great, times are a bit difficult, they are challenging times, but I'll get through them, the support of the New York fans have been incredible." As Madonna's music played in the background Rodriguez also told Pat that he has not read any press related materials about him, saying "None of it. Zero, Zero. Thank you." Meanwhile, at an All-Star media event in New York, A-Rod graciously answered the questions of hungry journalists saying, "You have to take the good with the bad and not take yourself too seriously," reports the New York Post. Rodriguez added, " Look everyone has distractions. ... Everyone goes through personal issues. Mine are on the front page of the papers. I'm fine with it. You have to deal with that, challenging times." "I've learned to put whatever issues are on the front the page in one small box over here, (gesturing an imaginary container). ... And baseball has been a great vehicle for me to keep my mind on what I love to do most, to play baseball."[Read full story on The Insider]
David Lee Roth Imposter Facing Charges
A David Lee Roth imposter faces obstruction of justice charges after convincing police in Ontario he was the real Van Halen frontman. Two Canadian police officers claimed they helped to save the rocker's life Michael Buble Upsets Mom With Breakup
Canadian crooner Michael Buble split from girlfriend Emily Blunt has left his family devastated - because they loved the actress. The singer's publicist, Liz Rosenberg, Khloe Kardashian To Enter Jail For Violating Probation
Khloe Kardashian Kim's younger sister, is heading to jail this week to start her 30-day sentence for probation violation.Her probation violation stems from a Driving Under the Influence charge she got in March 2007.
Jay-z Calls Amy Winehouse A "weeble"
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse may wobble a lot but she doesn't fall down. According to rapper superstar Jay-Z, the "Rehab" songstress is simply a "weeble."Jay-Z apparently was just paying the 24-year-old Grammy Award-winning artist a compliment when he compared her to a classic toy.
Madonna's Brother Doesn't Think The Singer Is Having An Affair
Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone insists the singer is still "a Catholic girl" and would never have an affair.The 47-year-old author - whose book 'Life with My Sister Madonna' is causing controversy worldwide - is certain Madonna is not responsible for the breakdown of baseball player Alex Rodriguez's marriage, branding the rumors "absurd."
Sharon Stone Once Again Angers Peta By Having Tarantula Defanged During Movie Shoot
Sharon Stone has once again angered animal rights group PETA.A former co-star of the actress has revealed she once had a tarantula defanged after refusing to film a scene with it.
Brooke Hogan's Breasts Are Huge And So Is The Rest Of Her
Here’s Brooke Hogan showing off her big fake titties at the pool. As much as I hate to admit it, Brooke is looking damn hot between her neck and her belly button. The rest of her is way too much Hulkamania for my taste, but I know some of you guys like a girl with meat.
Kardashian Sister Headed To Jail
The Kardashians can keep a low profile if they really want to. Khloe Kardashian Kim's 24-year-old little sis, is headed to jail this week to start serving a 30-day sentence for probation violation stemming from a DUI charge she notched back in March 2007, E! News has confirmed.
Paris Hilton & Benji Madden Enjoy A Quiet Early Evening Dinner
Paris Hilton and Benji Madden snuck out of Hilton's Hollywood home to go for a quiet early evening dinner at a restaurant in nearby Malibu. After driving for sometime time and waiting for a parking space, the pair discovered that the restaurant was full and had to drive for some distance down the road to another restaurant which would take them.
Kate Moss Topless Pictures
I used to be a musician, here’s a freestyle I just wrote “The water is wet. The sky is blue. Kate Moss is topless, what else is new?” With skills like that, I don’t know why I never made it.
On Set With Britney Spears: The Madonna Video
It's Britney, bitch-and only E! News has the exclusive pictures of the pop star while filming a top-secret music video for pal Madonna's upcoming Sticky & Sweet tour.The never-before-seen photos were taken at the Lot in West Hollywood, as seven cameras rolled simultaneously to capture the magic for a "short movie" that a source tells us will "be very deep."
Sandee Westgate: The Hottest Film Critic... Ever Does Superhero Movie
Sandee is back, and this week she takes on Superhero Movie. I haven't seen the movie but I hear that it sucks. As you guys know, Pamela Anderson is in it and to be honest that's just bad casting and really bad boobs. If they were smart, they'd have put our very own Sandee's in it. That’s the only thing that could have saved this stinker.
Jessica Simpson And Ashlee Simpson Sunbathing Together!
Here's Jessica Simpson and Ashlee Simpson sunbathing on a yacht. Now I don't know if Jessica is in a swimsuit or not cause the bitch won't stand up. But for my dirty imagination, let’s just say she is.
Lindsay Lohan Gets (pineapple) Juiced
With Samantha Ronson by her side, Lindsay Lohan hosted a barbecue for about 75 people on Saturday night at the DKNY House in Malibu. The event kicked off at about 6 p.m."Lindsay sat around smiling and talking with friends," a guest who attended tells me. "She was having a great time."
Alyssa Milano's Got Major League Cleavage
It’s been a while since I've done a post on Alyssa Milano If it was up to me, I'd put her sweet cleavage and luscious hairy arms on my site every day. Sure, hairy arms on a chick is my biggest pet peeve but on Alyssa it's become a fetish. I just want to nestle in so they can keep me warm and cozy through the long cold winters.
Lisa Rinna's Got Hard Nipples
Here's Mrs. Big Lips Lisa Rinna out and about wearing a little dress that shows off her fake funbags. They also show off her rock hard nipples too. You know, for a woman who looks like a genetic freak, I get somewhat turned on by this broad. I know I shouldn't and everything in my brain tells me not to, but unfortunately it has no control over my body.
Christie Brinkley's Ex Peter Cook Regrets Affair With Teen
Christie Brinkley ex husband Peter Cook says he regrets having an affair during the couple's 10 year marriage.The former supermodel filed for divorce 2 years ago when she discovered he was cheating on her with his teenage assistant Diana Bianchi, now 21.
Hot Pic Kym Ryder Snogs Jamie Lomas At Party
Kym Ryder and her new fella Jamie Lomas openly kissed at an awards party last night.The Coronation Street star has remained tight-lipped about the relationship for weeks.
But she proudly puckered up for a smooch the Hollyoaks hunk, 32, who plays baddie Warren Fox, at the Inside Soap Awards nominations bash in Manchester.
James Mcavoy: I Was The Biggest Farter In Hollywood
James McAvoy says there was a downside to beefing up for his latest role in the action flick Wanted.The actor had to have muscle-gain supplements which caused him to constantly break wind.
'To be fair, it really helped but it came with a massive side effect of me violently farting,' he says.
Rove Turns On Kyle Sandilands
ROVE McManus has always supported the Big Brother fishbowl, but there has never been any love lost between him and series host Kyle Sandilands. So it was little wonder the pint-sized comedian grabbed the opportunity to get one up on his loudmouth nemesis on Sunday night.
Timberlake's Grandmother Dreams Of Biel Marriage
Pop star JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’s grandmother wants him to marry girlfriend Jessica Biel - in an intimate ceremony in his mother’s backyard.Sadie Bomar insists she would love to see her grandson settle down with the actress, and is convinced their relationship will lead to marriage.She tells British publication The Sun, "Jessica’s really sweet. She’s his age
Ledger's Co-stars Pay Tribute At Dark Knight Premiere
CHRISTIAN BALE and MICHAEL CAINE paid tribute to their late co-star Heath Ledger at THE DARK KNIGHT world premiere in New York on Monday (14Jul08).Stars including Ethan Hawke, Gary Oldman, Maggie Gyllenhaal and her brother Jake - who appeared with Ledger in 2005 movie Brokeback Mountain - walked the red carpet to see the tragic
Jackson Takes His Kids To See Wall-e
Michael Jackson wowed cinemagoers in Las Vegas, Nevada on Monday afternoon (14Jul08) when he took his kids to see WALL-E on the big screen.The pop superstar, his three children and four security guards checked out a matinee screening of the hit Pixar movie at a virtually empty cinema at the Palms resort.One eyewitness, who was
Jolie Doctor 'nervous' Over Birth
The doctor who delivered Angelina Jolie and BRAD PITT’s twin babies was "nervous" before the operation because of his patient’s fame.The actress gave birth to son Knox Leon and daughter Vivienne Marcheline by Caesarian section at the Fondation Lenval hospital in France on Saturday (12Jul08).And Jolie’s obstetrician, Dr Michael Sussmann, confessed that he was a
Costner Had To Agree To Be A Daddy
Kevin Costner had to agree to be a dad again before his wife CHRISTINE BAUMGARTNER would agree to marry him.The movie star feared he’d never find love again after splitting from his first wife, childhood sweetheart Cindy Silva, in 1994 - and he had no plans to have more kids.Already a father of three, Costner
Winehouse Plans Party For Husband's Release
Troubled British star Amy Winehouse is so convinced her husband BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL will walk free from jail later this month (Jul08) she is organising a party to celebrate his release.Fielder-Civil is currently awaiting sentence at London’s Pentonville Prison after pleading guilty to perverting the course of justice and causing grievous bodily harm (GBH) in relation
The Insider Interview: Pat O'brien And A-rod
"The Insider's" Pat O' Brien went one-on-one with the headline-making Yankee, Alex Rodriguez at his All-Star Game party at club 40/40 in New York. With the recent media frenzy surrounding the All-Star's personal trials, O'Brien asked the All-Star about how his fans stuck with him. Rodriguez responded "New York's been great, times are a bit difficult, they are challenging times, but I'll get through them, the support of the New York fans have been incredible." Rodriguez also told Pat that he has not read any press related materials about him, saying "None of it. Zero, Zero. Thank you." Meanwhile, at an All-Star media event in New York, A-Rod graciously answered the questions of hungry journalists saying, "You have to take the good with the bad and not take yourself too seriously," reports the New York Post. Rodriguez added, " Look everyone has distractions. ... Everyone goes through personal issues. Mine are on the front page of the papers. I'm fine with it. You have to deal with that, challenging times." "I've learned to put whatever issues are on the front the page in one small box over here, (gesturing an imaginary container). ... And baseball has been a great vehicle for me to keep my mind on what I love to do most, to play baseball."[Read full story on The Insider]
Plant Delays Possible Led Zep Reunion By Adding Krauss Dates
The much-anticipated LED ZEPPELIN reunion tour has been put on hold again frontman Robert Plant has extended his global trek with bluegrass star ALISON KRAUSS.The odd couple teamed up to record an album, Raising Sand, last year (07) and tour dates have been going so well, Plant has added more.The new dates will take the
Experience Beat Nirvana To Best Trio
The Jimi Hendrix EXPERIENCE has been named rock’s Best Trio in a new online poll.Music magazine Rolling Stone invited readers to vote for the best threesome on its website at the end of last week (11Jul08) as a tribute to rockers Rush, who feature in the new issue of the publication.The Canadian rockers came in
Wyclef Plans Playdates With Jolie-pitt Twins
Former FUGEES star WYCLEF JEAN is trying to set up playdates for his daughter and close pals Angelina Jolie and BRAD PITT’s growing brood.The singer and his fashion designer wife Marie Claudinette Pierre-Jean have a three-year-old adopted daughter, also called Angelina.Little Angelina is already friends with Jolie’s kids Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh - and
Kardashian Heading To Jail
Hollywood socialite KHLOE KARDASHIAN is to follow fellow rich girls PARIS HILTON and NICOLE RICHIE to jail.The sister of reality TV and sex tape star Kim Kardashian will report to jail on Friday (18Jul08), according to Internet reports.Kardashian has been sentenced to 30 days behind bars for violating her probation on a DUI charge in
Anderson Sells Off X-files Memorabilia For Charity
X-FILES star Gillian Anderson is selling off her vast collection of memorabilia from the cult sci-fi show to raise cash for her favourite charities.More than 500 rare and signed items will be auctioned off by website eBay.com’s Giving Works charity division from 17 July (08), as fans of the hit TV show franchise get ready
Jordan/andre To Adopt Fourth Child
British model-turned-reality TV star JORDAN and her pop star husband PETER ANDRE are looking to adopt a child from Eastern Europe after a TV documentary about a Bulgarian orphanage left them moved.The former topless pin-up, real name Katie Price, reveals she and Aussie Andre felt compelled to do something after watching a film about the
Milano Swears Off Baseball Players
Alyssa Milano has sworn off dating baseball players, because they are too childish.The actress admits she is a huge fan of the sport, and even dreams of being a star slugger.But, after dating Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Brad Penny and Atlanta Braves star Tom Glavine, she’s determined to court more mature men, like her current
Banks Named Hardest-working Celebrity
Tyra Banks has been named the hardest-working person in showbusiness in a new online poll.The model, talk show host and TV presenter has become a minimogul since she stepped down from the catwalk in 2006 - and now she has landed at the top of a new survey aimed at finding America’s hardest-working celebrity.Banks beat
Is Driver's Baby A Little Girl?
Minnie Driver has let it slip her first child may be a baby girl.The singer/actress has been telling the media she has no idea about the sex of her baby, insisting she’ll wait until she’s surprised in the delivery room.But, in a recent interview with WENN, Driver talked about her child as a female.Talking about
Knight Slams Henderson's 'marriage Sham' Remarks
LATEST: Actor Christopher Knight has taken aim at his former BRADY BUNCH TV mum after she went public with her feelings about his wife last week (ends18Jul08).Florence Henderson claimed her former co-star’s marriage to model Adrianne Curry is a sham in an interview last week (ends11Jul08) - and her have upset Knight.He says, "It
Coppolas Pose For Louis Vuitton
Moviemaker Francis Ford COPPOLA and his daughter SOFIA COPPOLA have posed for a family portrait to promote exclusive fashion company Louis Vuitton’s latest luggage campaign.In the new campaign picture, Lost In Translation director Sofia lies at her father’s feet as he chats about filmmaking in a field in Buenos Aires, Argentina.Movie & Entertainment News provided
Mendes Urges Latinos To Embrace Therapy
Eva Mendes is urging members of the Latin community to embrace therapy, because it has enriched her life.The Cuban-American actress claims counselling was frowned upon when she grew up, but as an adult she has discovered the benefits of sharing her problems.Mendes tells Interview magazine, "I love therapy. It has just enriched my life. I
Charles Joffe, Co-producer For Woody Allen's Films, Dies (afp)
AFP - Charles Joffe, a dealmaker for Woody Allen who co-produced most of his films and managed other US comedians, has died after a long illness, the Los Angeles Times reported. He was 78.
Celebrity Birthdays, July 15
Happy Birthday to "90210" actor Brian Austin Green (1973), System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan (1973), Deftones bassist Chi Cheng (1970), actors Stan Kirsch and Eddie Griffin (1968), Khloe Kardashian Sent To Jail On Probation Break (ap)
AP - Khloe Kardashian next dose of reality will involve the county jail.
Larry King Takes On His Toughest Subject: His Life (ap)
AP - Larry King is ready to tell his story.
Sightings: Hewitt, Maguire And Grenier (e! Online)
E! Online - LOVE TO SHOP: Jennifer Love Hewitt and fiancé Ross McCall shopping at Pottery Barn, Z Gallerie and J.Crew at the Westfield Mall in Sherman Oaks, Calif.
French Daily Scoops Hollywood Reporters (ap)
AP - The world's entertainment press tripped over themselves, making embarrassing errors along the way, as they fought to be first to report the biggest celebrity story of the year: the birth of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt twins.
Naomi Campbell Isn't A Bad Person, Really (e! Online)
E! Online - Remember when Naomi Campbell did the "Thriller" dance with a bunch of CGI lizards for some drink we still have no interest in? Yeah, she's got nothing on these guys.
Jon Voight As "excited As Everybody Else" About Jolie-pitt Twins (e! Online)
E! Online - Things aren't perfect between Angelina Jolie and her dad, Jon Voight. But at least the arrival of new babies is a blessed event everyone can get behind.
Madonna Will "do Her Best" For Marriage: Brother (reuters)
Reuters - Madonna's brother Christopher Ciccone says the singer would "do her best to maintain" her marriage to British director Guy Ritchie and that he doubts she had an affair with Yankee baseball player Alex Rodriguez.
Whoopi Goldberg To Appear In 'xanadu' On Broadway (ap)
AP - Whoopi Goldberg is going back to Broadway. Goldberg, a co-host on the ABC's "The View," announced on the air Monday that she will appear in the Tony-nominated roller-skating musical "Xanadu" as one of the show's evil sisters, Caliope.
Christina Ricci Headed To "saving Grace" (reuters)
Reuters - Christina Ricci has signed on for three episodes of TNT's Holly Hunter crime drama "Saving Grace," which begins its second season on Monday.
Jimmy Kimmel And Sarah Silverman End Romance (ap)
AP - Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have broken up, their publicists said Monday. "Jimmy and Sarah have no further ," Kimmel's spokesman Lewis Kay told The Associated Press, confirming the split that was first reported on Vanity Fair magazine's Web site.
Judge Orders Khloe Kardashian To Jail (ap)
AP - Khloe Kardashian next dose of reality will involve the county jail. The youngest daughter of famed defense attorney Robert Kardashian admitted violating her probation stemming from a 2007 drunken driving arrest during a July 3 court hearing, according to court records.
Jimmy Kimmel And Sarah Silverman End 5-year Romance (reuters)
Reuters - Popular U.S. comedians Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman have broken off their five-year romance, publicists for both said on Monday, ending a relationship that provided fertile ground for outrageous humor.
90 Minutes Of Megan Fox Naked?
Transformers beauty Megan Fox recently revealed that she would like to star in a movie entirely naked-- from beginning to end. The actress told The Daily Star, "'I would love to do a movie naked - it would be beautiful." Sandra Bernhard, Rupaul, Others To Be Guest Judges On 'project Runway'
Bravo's highly-anticipated fifth season of the Peabody Award-winning and seven-time Emmy-nominated creative competition series "Project Runway" returns Wednesday, Million-dollar Babes: Photos Of Brangelina Twins Are Worth A Fortune
PARIS (AP) - They are the ultimate million-dollar babes. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's new twins, a girl and a boy born by Caesarean section on Saturday, Arnold Schwarzenegger Eager To Advise Obama
California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has sparked reports he will join U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama's group of advisers - after publicly offering his interest in counseling the potential world leader. Whoopi Goldberg To Appear In 'xanadu' On Broadway
NEW YORK (AP) - Whoopi Goldberg is going back to Broadway. Goldberg, a co-host on the ABC's "The View," announced on the air Monday that she will appear in the Tony-nominated roller-skating musical "Xanadu" as one of the show's evil sisters, Caliope. Elizabeth Hurley Is The Latest Peta Target
British star Elizabeth Hurley has been urged by an animal rights group not to use meat in her upcoming food range and cookery books. Jack Black Signs On For 'school Of Rock 2'
Hollywood funnyman Jack Black is going back to school, to star in a sequel to comedy hit School Of Rock. Eva Mendes Uses Protection
Eva Mendes once carried a knife to protect herself from crazed fans after her nude scene in the 2001 movie Training Day. Brother Thinks Madonna/a-rod Affair Is Unlikely
Madonna's estranged brother Christopher Ciccone hit out at reports the singer is involved in an affair with baseball star Alex Rodriguez-- insisting she's still a "Catholic girl." Chris Brown Signs Up For 'bone Deep'
R&B hunk Chris Brown is reportedly set to appear alongside actor Matt Dillon and rapper T.I. in upcoming thriller Bone Deep. Death Row Records Auctioned For $24 Million
NEW YORK (AP) - Death Row Records, the hip-hop label that released seminal gangster rap albums by Tupac Shakur Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, has been auctioned for $24 million. Courtney Love Slams Billy Corgan Over Party
Rocker Courtney Love has publicly slammed Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan over his alleged refusal to attend her daughter's forthcoming birthday party. Love unleashed a bitter tirade Madonna And Brother Had 'husband-wife' Relationship
Madonna and her brother Christopher Ciccone lived like husband-and-wife following her divorce from actor Sean Penn, he reveals in his new tell-all book. He claims she turned to him after the 1989 divorce, Jay-z's New York Nightspot Faces New Claims In Labor Lawsuit
Employees at Jay-Z's New York City nightclub are hitting out at its managers for allegedly threatening them against having any involvement in an ongoing labor lawsuit against the venue. Jlo Can't Find A Nanny Who Will Work For $9000 Per Month
Jennifer Lopez and hubby Marc Anthony are willing to pay a nanny $9000/month - that $2,250 a week - to take care of 4 1/2 month old twins Max and Emme. The couple claims they don't hire nannies and do the work themselves - but the problem may be that the workers quit over long hours and diva demands.But reports say that J.Lo has had two nannies quit on her in less than three months.
Nicole Kidman, Keith Urban Refuse To Sell Sunday Rose's First Pics
New parents Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have reportedly done something so unfashionable in today's Hollywood: they refuse to sell their new daughter's first public pictures.The power couple are allegedly undecided if they would show the public newborn Sunday Rose's first pics, but if they do, they will do it for free.
Sarah Silverman And Jimmy Kimmel Split After Five Years Of Dating
Funny couple Sarah Silverman and Jimmy Kimmel are no longer a couple, their reps confirmed the split.After five years of being together, the late night talk show host and his equally funny girlfriend have separated, citing no reasons for their break up.
Casey -- Would You Like Fries With Your Tot?
Filed under: Baby WatchUnwed teen father Casey Aldridge continued living life in the fast food lane this weekend -- when he hit up a Burger King after dropping Jamie Lynn off for a checkup.See Also Jamie Lynn -- No Longer Pregnant Jamie Lynn Quadruple Wide...
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Sambora Gives The Ex Report
Filed under: Heather Locklear Richie Sambora says ex-wife Heather Locklear is doing A-OK -- but he doesn't keep up with the exploits of one of his other famous exes.See Also Heather Checks Into Morose Place...Permalink
Why Fred Savage's B-day Is Better Than Yours
Filed under: Wacky & WeirdO.J. Simpson was born on July 9th -- but he's only part of the reason it's the most killer b-day ever.Fred Savage told TMZ this weekend he and Tom Hanks share it as well, but the list goes on. Shaft, Jack White, Jimmy Smits, Brian Dennehy, Dean...
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"supergirl" Helen Slater: 'memba Her?!
Filed under: Movies, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!In 1984, Helen Slater skyrocketed to fame playing "Supergirl." The following year she starred in "The Legend of Billie Jean." Guess what she looks like now!...
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Tmz Tv Tonight -- War Of The Posers!
On TMZ TV tonight -- It's on like Donkey Kong! Miley Cyrus vs. Selena Gomez -- round THREE! Wee Man responds to a steel cage challenge from his wee impostor, and Hulk Hogan battles the urge to watch his daughter in skimpy lingerie ... and loses....Permalink
Sienna Hanging Out With A Married Man
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo"Brothers and Sisters" star Balthazar Getty says he and Sienna Miller are just friends. Friends who hang out in Italy. Topless.Worth noting: Balthazar is married with four kids ... for now....
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Would You Let Her Hold Your Baby?
Filed under: Baby Watch, Nurse!There is actually someone crazier than Naomi Campbell -- whoever handed her this baby to hold!The superloon stopped by a maternity hospital in Nigeria on Sunday.Thankfully -- unlike assistants, maids or police officers -- Naomi has not been known to...
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Christian Bale: "batman" Is Gonna Bite It!
Filed under: MoviesThe mob that smothered Christian Bale in NYC had a laugh when he gave his prediction for how "Batman" was gonna perform.See Also Batman and The Joker Face Off in Gotham Accident Kills Dark Knight Crew Member...
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A Kardashian Goes To The Pokey!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Kim Kardashian Guess who's going to jail Friday? Kim K's less famous sis.Khloe Kardashian not only got a DUI that flew completely under the radar, but she violated her probation and she has been sentenced to 30-days in county jail.Khloe K. got the DUI on March 4,...Permalink
Kim K: My Sis Is Ready To Rumble In Jail
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeWe just broke the news -- Khloe Kardashian Kim's lil' sis, will surrender Friday to begin serving 30 days in the slammer for a probation violation after a DUI. Kim K, who might have trouble getting her major asset in a 12x8 cell, is now speaking...
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Brit And K-fed: Will They Fight Or Settle?
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears The Brit/K-Fed child custody saga has been postponed, and we here at TMZ smell something.The lawyers were supposed to yak it up in court tomorrow morning. They were planning on talking about next month's trial over custody. A trial seems weird,...Permalink
Stewart Awarded Professorship
Actor Patrick Stewart has been awarded a professorship at an English university.Stewart - who plays Professor Xavier in the X-Men franchise - took on the new role of Professor of Performing Arts at Huddersfield University, where he is also chancellor, in a ceremony on Monday (14Jul08).He also lead 400 students in the university’s inaugural graduate
Hepburn Recommended Maclaine For Chanel Role
SHIRLEY MacLAINE has late Hollywood star Audrey Hepburn to thank for her new role playing fashion icon COCO CHANEL - because she recommended her for the part more than forty years ago.MacLaine, who will take the role in a forthcoming mini-series - entitled Coco Chanel - claims Hepburn likened her to the French fashion designer,
Mendes Carried A Knife
Eva Mendes once carried a knife to protect herself from crazed fans after her nude scene in the 2001 movie TRAINING DAY.The actress admits she was "stupid" to keep the weapon, but insists it was part of her "controversial, Angelina Jolie" phase. She tells Interview magazine, "That was my controversial stage where I’d just started
Blair Battled Tv Bosses For Kath & Kim Role
Actress Selma Blair is proud to be starring in the U.S. version of Australian TV comedy KATH & KIM - because she had to battle network bosses to land the role.The Hellboy star has signed up to appear in the NBC adaptation of the hit Aussie show alongside funnywoman Molly Shannon.It focuses on the dysfunctional
Australian Big Brother Axed
PAMELA ANDERSON has starred in the last Australian version of reality TV show Big Brother - because it has been axed after seven years.Network Ten has confirmed the show will not return after the current series ends in July (08).Head of programming, David Mott, says: "We are immensely proud of the show and the incredible
Madonna And Brother's Odd Relationship
MADONNA and her brother CHRISTOPHER CICCONE lived like husband-and-wife following her divorce from actor SEAN PENN, he reveals in his new tell-all book.He claims she turned to him after the 1989 divorce, and he became like a husband to her.Speaking on U.S. TV on Monday (14Jul08) to promote his book Life With My Sister Madonna,
Buble Upsets Mum With Blunt Split
LATEST: Canadian crooner MICHAEL BUBLE’s split from girlfriend Emily Blunt has left his family devastated - because they loved the actress.The singer’s publicist, Liz Rosenberg, confirmed the couple had ended a three year romance over the weekend (12-13Jul08).But the break-up may have hit Buble’s mother, Amber, the hardest.In a recent interview, she said, "If he
Lee Roth Imposter Faces Charges
LATEST: A David Lee ROTH imposter faces obstruction of justice charges after convincing police in Ontario he was the real VAN HALEN frontman.Two Canadian police officers claimed they helped to save the rocker’s life last month (Jun08) after finding him suffering from anaphylactic shock in a car by the side of a highway.The man they
Wilson Loses Weight Cooking For Reality Pals
Singer Carnie Wilson has found a novel way of losing weight - cooking for her reality TV pals.The Wilson Phillips star was asked by actress pal Maureen McCormick to help her run a Tennessee inn as part of an upcoming U.S. reality TV show.Wilson spent a month with McCormick and R&B star Bobby Brown on
Driver Thanks Malibu Surfers Who Beat Up The Paparazzi
Pregnant MINNIE DRIVER has applauded the angry surfers who came to her rescue when a quiet day at the beach turned into a paparazzi invasion last month (Jun08).Driver, actor pal Colin Farrell and his young son were relaxing at Paradise Cove in Malibu, California when an army of photographers targeted them for pictures.Farrell himself challenged
Tate Murderer Bids For Freedom
A woman convicted of murdering actress Sharon Tate in 1969 has launched a desperate bid for freedom, after learning she has just six months to live.Susan Atkins was part of the infamous Manson Family cult, which brutally slaughtered Tate at the Los Angeles home she shared with director husband Roman Polanksi.Atkins stabbed Tate and scrawled
Kimmel And Silverman Split
America’s first couple of comedy, JIMMY KIMMEL and Sarah Silverman have ended their five year romance.A representative for late night U.S. TV host Kimmel and the comedienne has confirmed the split, insisting it was mutual.Just five months ago the pair hit the headlines when their star-studded parody sketches for Kimmel’s show, Jimmy Kimmel Live, became
Anderson Fears Embarrassing Idol Audition Footage
Actress Gillian Anderson fears the success of the new X-FILES movie will give fans the chance to check out one of her most embarrassing moments.The flame-haired star taped a spoof audition for the American Idol Gives Back charity telethon in 2007, but her singing was deemed so bad the clip was cut from the show.And
Pitt And Jolie Handed Local Paper Baby Scoop
New parents Brad Pitt and ANGELINA JOLIE helped a small French publication beat the world’s media to the news of the birth of their twins babies - by inviting a reporter to visit their hospital suite.While TV shows, newspapers and magazines were forced to camp outside Nice, France’s Fondation Lenval hospital awaiting news about the
Pitt Tells Nice Mayor He Is The 'happiest Dad'
Brad Pitt is the "happest dad in the world" after partner ANGELINA JOLIE have gave birth to twins, according to the mayor of Nice, France.Christian Estrosi claims Pitt is beaming after the birth of Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline at Nice’s Fondation Lenval hospital on Saturday 12 July (08).Mayor Estrosi tells Nice-Matin newspaper, "(Brad) told
Streep Denies Madonna Feud
MERYL STREEP has ended an almost two-decade-long myth suggesting she angrily attacked MADONNA after missing out on the lead in movie musical EVITA, insisting she never said what was reported.In a 1991 New York Times article, the Oscar winner allegedly savaged Madonna, stating she could "rip her throat out," after the pop star landed Evita.But
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