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Steve-o Charged With Cocaine Possession (ap)
AP - Steve-O of "Jackass" fame has been charged with felony possession of cocaine, according to court documents posted on celebrity news site TMZ.com.
Mccartney Wife 'to Get 25 Million Pounds' In Divorce Deal (afp)
AFP - The estranged wife of pop legend Paul McCartney is to receive 25 million pounds in a hard-fought and long-awaited divorce deal, a newspaper reported Friday.
David Lynch To Fund Tm Scholarships (ap)
AP - David Lynch says his nonprofit foundation will donate $1 million to fund scholarships for students who want to learn a meditation technique taught at the Maharishi University of Management.
'fragile' Britney Spears Acts Again
Actor Neil Patrick Harris is raving about Britney Spears return to acting, even though the pop star refused to take off her sunglasses for an in-studio read-through.Ll Cool J Pays 10 Percent To God
LL Cool J credits his career luck to the fact he pays 10 per cent of his earnings to God. The rapper has been paying substantial amounts to the church for "years."Big Birthday For Bow Wow
Rapper Bow Wow plans to celebrate his 21st birthday in style this weekend by hosting a party in Las Vegas. The hitmaker - real name Shad Moss - will take over Jet Nightclub at the Mirage Hotel & Casino on Saturday.George Clooney Date Auction Axed
A George Clooney 'date' auction has been pulled from website eBay.com after a charity mix-up. Auction Charity bosses had set up the chance to accompany Clooney to his Leatherheads premiere in Los Angeles on March 31 in an effort to raise cash for the Boys & Girls Club Of America.Snoop Dogg Relaxes Via Vacuuming & 'greenery'
Rap legend Snoop Dogg stays calm by smoking marijuana and vacuuming his home. The laid-back star insists the two hobbies are the reason for his permanently laid-back demeanor.Dennis Quaid Insists Medical Mistakes Are More Common Than People Think
Dennis Quaid and his wife Kimberly are set to scare TV viewers on Sunday night with terrifying statistics about America's medical mistakes. In a taped "60 Minutes" news special, the couple has spoken out about their twin babies' November health battle when they were accidentally given an overdose of blood-thinning drug Heparin by staff at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.Clooney, Pitt & Damon's Organization Gives $500,000 To Darfur
A charity co-founded by George Clooney, Brad Pitt Matt Damon and Don Cheadle has donated $500,000 to the United Nations World Food Program. The money, handed over by the stars' Not On Our Watch organization, is earmarked for the U.N.'s food aid agency to prevent hunger in the troubled Darfur region of Sudan.Kim Kardashian Would 'love, Love Love' To Give Britney Spears A Makeover
Socialite Kim Kardashian is desperate to give Britney Spears a makeover, so the troubled singer can look as good as "she used to." Kardashian, best known for her role in a sex tape with her former boyfriend Ray J, wants to bring some glamour back into Spears' life, and has offered her a style makeover.Snoop Dogg To Perform On Abc Daytime Soap Opera 'one Life To Live'
NEW YORK (AP) - Snoop Dogg is bringing some street cred to ''One Life to Live.'' The 36-year-old rapper will make an extended cameo on the ABC soap opera to perform two songs from his new album, ''Ego Trippin','' at the Ultra Violet club in the town of Llanview, the network said Thursday.Britney Has Tattoo Removed
Troubled pop princess Britney Spears has spent $2,000 having a Hebrew healing tattoo laser-removed from the nape of her neck. Spears had the letters etched in 2004, after spending time with Kabbalah devotee Madonna.Sheryl Crow Says She'll Collaborate With Fleetwood Mac
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Sheryl Crow says she'll soon be singing with Fleetwood Mac, a move sure to give new life to the classic rock band, which hasn't toured in several years.'eli Stone' Recap: Ridding The Bay Area Of Dragons Since 2008
Eli (Jonny Lee Miller) used to have visions about George Michael the beach and church choirs. Sure they were odd, but they were also harmless. Unfortunately, those nice and fuzzy visions are now a thing of the past. This week on "Eli Stone," Eli is confronted with something much darker and deadlier - a gigantic, ferocious, fire-breathing dragon!Marc Anthony Leaves Kids Alone With J. Lo For The First Time
New dad Marc Anthony has left his newborn twins at home with their mother Jennifer Lopez for the first time, to attend a police foundation gala in New York. The singer supported the NYPD and commissioner Ray Kelly at the event at New York's Waldorf Astoria Hotel on Tuesday, to return a favor.India's Top Court Suspends Arrest Warrant Against Richard Gere
NEW DELHI (AP) - India's top court suspended an arrest warrant Friday against Hollywood star Richard Gere wanted for allegedly breaking public obscenity laws by kissing Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty at a public AIDS awareness event last year, an attorney said. ''Gere is allowed to come and leave. He can't be arrested,'' said Anil Grover, an attorney for Shetty, after attending the Supreme Court proceedings.Victoria Beckham: 'i'm Not Jealous Of David's Fans'
Spice Girl Victoria Beckham has denied reports she is jealous of a photograph showing a blonde fan cuddling her soccer star husband David. British magazine Star claimed the 33-year-old was angered by photos of the LA Galaxy star greeting fans during a soccer tour of Korea - and especially infuriated by a photo of him talking to a pretty blonde.Patrick Swayze Is Still Smoking
Actor Patrick Swayze is still smoking cigarettes despite battling pancreatic cancer. The Dirty Dancing star, 55, confirmed he is suffering from the potentially life-threatening disease earlier this month and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.George Lucas Offers Theater Owners A Sneak Peek At 'star Wars: The Clone Wars'
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Fans never seem to get their fill of ''Star Wars,'' and George Lucas is happy to oblige. Lucas offered a glimpse into the latest creation in his sci-fi universe at the theater-owners convention ShoWest on Thursday, showing a sequence from ''Star Wars: The Clone Wars,'' a computer-animated movie due in theaters Aug. 15. It will be followed by a TV series of the same name, to air on the Cartoon Network and TNT this fall.Paula Abdul Will Adopt If The Right Man Doesn't Come Along
Singer Paula Abdul wants to settle down and start a family by 2013 - but won't hesitate to adopt if she doesn't find the right man in time.Ll Cool J Calls On Young Blacks To Seek Out Father Figures
LL Cool J is urging young single-parent black men to seek out father figures or risk facing a gang life of crime. The rapper insists reconnecting with his estranged father when his career was taking off helped him avoid the pitfalls of fame and adolescence,David Lynch To Give $1m To Fund Scholarships For Students To Study Meditation
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) - David Lynch says his nonprofit foundation will donate $1 million to fund scholarships for students who want to learn a meditation technique taught at the Maharishi University of Management.Tori Spelling Wants To Be A M.i.l.f.
Tori Spelling is desperate to land a starring role in the planned Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off series - playing a sexy mom. The actress found fame playing Donna Carter in the hit high school drama, which ran from 1990 to 2000.Jay-z Blamed For Low Glastonbury Festival Demand
Rapper Jay-Z's headline slot at Britain's Glastonbury Festival has caused a downturn in ticket registrations for this summer's event, according to organiser Michael Eavis.Sean Penn's Gay Movie Kiss
Sean Penn shares an onscreen smooch with a male co-star in his latest movie role, playing one of America's first openly gay politicians. Penn's co-star Mark Martinez claims the Oscar winner embraced the kiss, and threw himself wholeheartedly into the lip-lock.Ron Jeremy Accuses Celebs Of Manufacturing Sex Tape Scandals
Porn star Ron Jeremy has blasted sex tape celebrities for acting horrified when their saucy films enter the public domain - insisting they're the ones who orchestrate the release of X-rated footage. The legendary porn performer is a fervent endorser of celebrity sex tapes, claiming the explicit videoed antics of stars such as Paris Hilton and Pamela Anderson have revitalized the adult film industry.Kate Bosworth The Party Animal
Kate Bosworth is a secret party animal who can out drink her new movie co-stars, according to 21 castmate Josh Gad. The pair celebrated St Patrick's Day 2007 on the Boston, Massachusetts set with other cast and crew members - and Gad was stunned to discover the pretty actress is a wild woman with a strong constitution.Minnie Driver To Be A Mom. Stays Mum On Who's The Daddy
"The Riches" actress Minnie Driver said that she loves being pregnant, "more than anything else," but acknowledged, "I am sick." Announcing her condition last night on the Jay Leno show, she added, "I don't know why they call it 'morning sickness'. I am sick morning, noon and night, but it's a fair trade-off."
Charlize Theron Stumped By Trick Question On Citizenship Test
Charlize Theron is ready to do (acting) jobs Americans won't do. "You're stuck with me now," the former South African turned American joked about recently becoming a legal citizen of the United States. "Well, I've always wanted to be a citizen they just didn't want to take me."As for the hoops she had to jump through to get citizenship, she explained to David Letterman, "It's quite a process you have to work hard, you know, study up. Then finally I was approved and you have to go in and do an interview. You have to know your stuff."
Natalie Imbruglia Dating Virgin Tycoon's Son
Natalie Imbruglia is reportedly romancing Sir Richard Branson's son. The 'Torn' singer - who recently split from husband Daniel Johns - was seen canoodling with the Virgin tycoon's son Sam during a bash at London's Kensington Roof Gardens.
Robbie Williams To Buy $5m Observatory To Study Ufos
Robbie Williams is taking his E.T. obsession one step further. The "Millennium" singer is reportedly shelling out $5 million to buy an observatory to look at the stars in the galaxy. A source tells The Sun, "Some of Robbie's acquaintances in L.A. have been having a chuckle at his expense. He is leading a bizarre existence at the moment - vanishing into the desert to look at stars in far-flung galaxies."
Patrick Swayze Gets Support From Family, Friends
Patrick Swayze friends and family have come forward to lend their support to the actor. The 'Dirty Dancing' star - who revealed last week he is battling pancreatic cancer - has received worldwide support from his fans, and his 81-year-old mother Patsy said he is "determined to beat it."
Kevin Federline To Star In Broadway Legally Blonde
Kevin Federline has been approached to star in 'Legally Blonde: The Musical', it has been claimed. The aspiring actor, the ex-husband of Britney Spears, has been asked to take on three different roles in the Broadway adaptation of Reese Witherspoon's hit 2001 movie.
Scarlett Johansson To Date Fan Who Paid $40k For Her For Charity
Scarlett Johansson is to go on a date with a fan who paid $40,100 to meet the screen beauty. The lucky U.K. bidder, known only as 'bossnour', beat 170 others to buy two tickets to the premiere of Scarlett's new film 'He's Just Not That Into You' in July in either Los Angeles or New York where they will meet the actress. All proceeds raised from the eBay auction will go to charity Oxfam America.
Sienna Miller To Marry On Private Mexican Island
Sienna Miller and Rhys Ifans are planning to marry on a private Mexican island, it has been claimed. The 'G.I. Joe' actress - who reportedly accepted Rhys' proposal earlier this month - is said to have chosen the idyllic island of Isla Mujeres, located eight miles off the coast of Mexico's Cancun.
Steve-o Attempts Suicide
Steve-O is on suicide watch. The Jackass daredevil has been hospitalized for attempted suicide, it has been claimed. The prankster, whose real name is Stephen Gilchrist Glover, was said to be taken to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Sunday after he had tried to kill himself. After that, he was put on a 72-hour hold at the Thalians Mental Health Center.
The Sopranos Star Hospitalized For Stomach Pains
James Gandolfini was hospitalized after complaining of stomach pains. The former 'Sopranos' star was taken to New York's St. Luke's Roosevelt hospital on Tuesday, where he underwent keyhole surgery on his abdomen.
Britney - More "mother"-ing To Come?
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started Britney Spears is having such "a blast" as a sitcom guest star that she wants to do more of it.The Britwreck was at "How I Met Your Mother" for a second day of taping, reports People, after spending the morning with her sons, and her folks Jamie and...
Brit's Paptoy In Therapy?
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Britney Spears Just like his sometimes girlfriend Britney Spears Adnan Ghalib's got some mental issues.The paparazzo-turned-douchebag somehow got an invite to the Christian Audigier fashion show last night, where he told the designer he "came here for some...
Hot Parents Make Nice
Filed under: Kids Uma Thurman and Ethan Hawke look like they've buried the hatchet (at least in this snapshot anyway). The exes, who split in 2004 amidst rumors that Hawke was having an affair with their then 22-year-old nanny, were spotted outside their kids' school...
Rock Tells P.i. Pellicano -- B***h Set Me Up!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice A shocking new tape of Chris Rock revealing the lurid details of a one-night stand in 1998 rocked the courtroom in the criminal trial of celeb P.I. Anthony Pellicano.The tape captures a phone conversation between Pellicano and Rock, after Rock and...
Makeup Is Your Friend
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty Despite her fame, millions and access to stylists, Courteney Cox Arquette isn't always camera ready.The 43-year-old "Dirt" star was caught without any makeup in West Hollywood on Thursday. She's a natural beauty.See Also Courteney Cox Arquette...
Keanu's Laxcellent Adventure
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Whoa! Who knew Keanu Reeves still had such a big following?!No doubt fans of "The Lake House," a line of guys tried to keep their cool as they approached the actor for pictures, autographs and general gushing.See Also Keanu's Duck & Dash...
Stop In The Name Of Ugg!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty As she walked through the back alleys of Beverly Hills on Thursday, Diana Ross was anything but supreme in a pair of cataract shades, "Biggest Loser" sweats and 2003 Ugg boots.The 63-year-old diva picked up some takeout, which officially made her a...
Steve-o Is Outta His Freakin' Mind
Filed under: Wacky and Weird, Meltdowns, Nurse! Steve-O and Britney Spears now have something in common: a 5150 72-hour hold at a Los Angeles hospital. But according to his blog, Stevie boy knows exactly what his problem is.Steve-O just honest to blogged this morning, hoping to explain his recent...
Brit's Toxic Behavior Cooling Down
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Britney Spears Brit's conservatorship has really been working -- she's got a real job, has been dancing in the studio and was even spotted driving herself just yesterday. And that pink wig -- forget about it!Brit Brit was seen behind the wheel as she maneuvered her...
Ashley Olsen Has A Moment
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Mary-Kate/Ashley Olsen Greasy hair. Check! Skinny jeans. Check! Holding a beverage. Check!Smile. Check! Check? WTF? ...
Arnold Burns Burn Victims With Late Bail-outs
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Tom Arnold left some Iraq war vets and Ed McMahon totally in the lurch when he backed out not once, not twice -- but three times from a scheduled appearance with them.TMZ has learned that Arnold was enlisted by McMahon himself to appear at a...
Shelly's Husband Launches Attack On Killer In Court
The husband of murdered actress/director Adrienne Shelly lost his composure in a New York court on Thursday (13Mar08) - telling his wife’s killer to "rot" in jail following his 25-year sentence.Andy Ostroy couldn’t contain his fury as Ecuadorian construction worker Diego Pillco was jailed for strangling the Waitress filmmaker in November 2006 after she caught
Sheen & Northam Fought Over Beckinsale
Fists flew on the set of period film THE GOLDEN BOWL when THE QUEEN star MICHAEL SHEEN and fellow Brit JEREMY NORTHAM fell out over then-new mum Kate Beckinsale Protective Sheen, the father of Beckinsale’s daughter Lily, had dropped by the set of the 2000 film to visit his then-girlfriend and was taken aback when
Rock/pellicano Phone Conversation Surfaces
LATEST: A phone conversation allegedly between Chris Rock and disgraced private investigator ANTHONY PELLICANO has surfaced - amid reports the comedian has been named as a potential witness in the detective’s ongoing wiretapping and bribery trial.In the 31-minute tape recording of an August 2001 call obtained by U.S. blog site The Huffington Post, Pellicano tells
Gere Obscenity Case Thrown Out
Richard Gere has been cleared of charges of obscene behaviour after a lawsuit relating to a 2007 incident in India was thrown out of the country’s Supreme Court.A court in the western state of Rajasthan, India, issued a warrant for Gere’s arrest last year (07) after he passionately embraced Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty and kissed
Snoop Dogg To Appear On One Life To Live
Rapper Snoop Dogg is set to make an appearance on U.S. soap opera ONE LIFE TO LIVE.The 36-year-old hip-hop star, real name Calvin Broadus, will make an extended cameo on the long-running series in which he will perform Sensual Seduction and Life Of Da Party - two songs from his new album Ego Trippin’.He will
Abdul: 'i'll Adopt Soon'
Singer Paula Abdul wants to settle down and start a family by 2013 - but won’t hesitate to adopt if she doesn’t find the right man in time.The 44-year-old star, who is currently dating restaurateur J.T. Torregiani, is desperate for kids of her own and has resigned herself to the fact that adoption is a
Crow To Sing With Fleetwood Mac
Rocker Sheryl Crow is in talks with musical legends FLEETWOOD MAC for a future collaboration.The All I Wanna Do star and the veteran band are struggling to find a gap in their busy schedules to meet up in a recording studio - but she insists they "definitely have plans for collaborating in the future".The 46-year-old
Springsteen's Bloody Collision With Surf Board
Rocker Bruce Springsteen stunned his musician pal STEVEN VAN ZANDT when he took to the waves to show off his surfing skills - and knocked his front teeth out.The Born To Run singer developed a series of obsessions in the 60s and his hobby of choice in 1967 was surfing, according to the guitarist in
Jeremy Accuses Celebs Of Manufacturing Sex Tape Scandals
Porn star Ron Jeremy has blasted sex tape celebrities for acting horrified when their saucy films enter the public domain - insisting they’re the ones who orchestrate the release of X-rated footage. The legendary porn performer is a fervent endorser of celebrity sex tapes, claiming the explicit videoed antics of stars such as Paris Hilton
Bosworth The Party Animal
Kate Bosworth is a secret party animal who can outdrink her new movie co-stars, according to 21 castmate JOSH GAD.The pair celebrated St Patrick’s Day 2007 on the Boston, Massachusetts set with other cast and crew members - and Gad was stunned to discover the pretty actress is a wild woman with a strong constitution.He
Spelling Wants To Be A M.i.l.f. In 90210 Spin-off
Tori Spelling is desperate to land a starring role in the planned BEVERLY HILLS, 90210 spin-off series - playing a sexy mum.The actress found fame playing Donna Carter in the hit high school drama, which ran from 1990 to 2000.Now 34-years-old and a real-life mother, Spelling is convinced she could play a part in the
Clooney To Return To Er?
Actor George Clooney is reportedly set to make a comeback on the long-running US medical drama ER for its final season.The series’ producer David Zabel is desperate to get characters old and new together for a one-off special to celebrate the hit show ending - namely Clooney, who would reprise his role as Dr Douglas
Penn's Gay Movie Kiss
Sean Penn shares an onscreen smooch with a male co-star in his latest movie role, playing one of America’s first openly gay politicians.Penn’s co-star Mark Martinez claims the Oscar winner embraced the kiss, and threw himself wholeheartedly into the liplock.Penn plays San Francisco City Supervisor Harvey Milk in the Gus Van Sant directed Milk.Martinez, who
Quincy Jones: 'god Made Thriller'
Quincy Jones refuses to take credit for producing MICHAEL JACKSON’s hit album THRILLER, insisting "God" made it.The music maestro claims he and the star never planned the LP - which this year (08) celebrates its 25th anniversary - and claims God has a hand in every piece of music made.He tells Interview magazine, "People kill
The Game Released From Jail
Rapper The Game has confirmed he did secure an early release from jail last weekend. "The Dream" hitmaker, real name Jayceon Taylor, was first reported to have been freed on Monday after serving just eight days of a 60-day sentence, after pleading guilty to felony gun charges relating to an incident at a basketball game in 2007.Britney Won't Be Dancing In Dubai
The businessman at the center of Britney Spears bid to fund future ventures with Middle East millions has slammed reports he has booked the pop superstar to dance for super rich sheikhs for $4 million.Jim Carrey Is The Elephant In The Room On American Idol
Jim Carrey wowed the 12 American Idol finalists live on Wednesday by dressing up as an elephant and then joining the nervous wannabes onstage as they awaited their fate on results night.Nine Inch Nails Net $1.6 Million From Online Sales
Nine Inch Nails star Trent Reznor has become a rich man after netting $1.6 million from first-week sales of his new online venture. The rocker released his new instrumental album Ghosts I-IV in cyberspace and 800,000 fans paid anything from $1 to full price and beyond to download the tracks.Brad Pitt And Jennifer Aniston's Marriage Was In Trouble At Week Six
Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston's marriage was in trouble after just six weeks. The "Ocean's 13" star had allegedly disclosed his marital woes to Omid Djalili, a London-based comedian, when the ex-couple were just starting onto their marriage life. The comedian narrated to tabloid Daily Express his conversation with actor, "I did a scene with him in the back of a taxi for a movie called Spy Game and it was only a few days after he had married Jennifer."
Amy Winehouse's Dad Says His Affair Affected Her Childhood
Amy Winehouse father believes his extra-marital affair ruined her childhood. Mitch Winehouse admits he made his daughter's early life difficult by cheating on her mother Janis for eight years, before leaving the family home to live with his mistress Jane in 1993.
Britney Spears Buys Elephant For Jamie Lynn's Baby
Britney Spears has bought an elephant for Jamie Lynn. The "Toxic" singer has reportedly ordered a six-foot tall custom made elephant for her pregnant 16-year-old sister and has shelled out a hefty $30,000 for her nursery. Sources say that the 26-year-old tabloid princess wants to give her future niece or nephew the best so she spared no expense for the ocean-themed room.
Brittany Murphy Wants To Have Children In A Year
Brittany Murphy is desperate to have children. The 'Sin City' actress, who is married to British writer-director Simon Monjack, has her sights set on starting a family in the near future.
Cameron Diaz Rekindles Romance With Matt Dillon
Matt Dillon and Cameron Diaz have sparked rumors they have rekindled their relationship. The former couple - who dated for three years after meeting on the set of hit movie 'There's Something About Mary' - were spotted in Los Angeles' exclusive Chateau Marmont hotel earlier this week.
Beckhams Stock Up X-rated Toys
David and Victoria Beckham stocked up on X-rated items from a sex shop over the weekend. The couple visited Hollywood's notorious Pleasure Chest adult store where they purchased massage oil, personal lubricant, a Cyberskin vibrator, a leather braided cane and a padded black collar and restraint.
Janet Jackson Attributes Her Success To Fear Of Failure
Janet Jackson says the fear of failure keeps her alive. The 'Feedback' singer, who was hospitalized with flu symptoms on Monday night, hates losing and views everyone in the music industry as a threat to her success.
Kate Moss Thinks She Has Two Female Stalkers
Kate Moss is convinced two obsessed female fans are stalking her. The catwalk beauty, who has a five-year-old daughter Lila Grace, has grown concerned for her safety after noticing a blue Renault Clio parked outside her Cotswolds home in Gloucestershire, England, whenever she stays there.
Kelly Osbourne: I Will Always Be An Addict
Kelly Osbourne will always be an "addict." Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne's daughter says that addiction is in her genes. She says, "I know I'll always be an addict. Addiction is a gene; I've just learned to live with it. There are different levels of addiction, whether it be drugs, spending money, overeating or painting your nails 20 times a day."
Britney Spears Having A Blast On Sitcom Shoot
Britney Spears is having a blast on the small screen. The troubled pop star says she had a terrific time working on the set of the CBS comedy, "How I Met Your Mother." The 26-year-old "Toxic" singer has been given a guest spot on the sitcom as a dorky receptionist at a clinic named Abby, which will air March 24.
Kate Nash Embarrassed By Fame
Kate Nash hates being a celebrity. The 20-year-old British singer, who was catapulted into the limelight by the phenomenal success of hit single 'Foundations' and debut album 'Made of Bricks', loves being a musician but feels embarrassed by the accompanying fame.
Michelle Williams Gives Tribute To Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger former lover has publicly paid tribute to the late actor for the first time. Michelle Williams, who has a 2-year-old daughter Matilda with the "Brokeback Mountain" actor, has told Interview magazine his troubles with sleeping and his vulnerability.
Richard Gere Free To Visit India (ap)
AP - India's top court suspended an arrest warrant Friday against Hollywood star Richard Gere wanted for allegedly breaking public obscenity laws by kissing Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty at a public AIDS awareness event last year, an attorney said.
Sheryl Crow Says She'll Collaborate With Fleetwood Mac, Possibly Next Year (ap)
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sheryl Crow says she'll soon be singing with Fleetwood Mac, a move sure to give new life to the classic rock band, which hasn't toured in several years.
Celebrity Birthdays, March 14
Happy Birthday to "Billy Elliot" star Jamie Bell (1986), Hanson keyboardist Taylor Hanson (1983), "American Pie" actor Chris Klein (1979), TV actress Catherine Dent (1965), "Weekly Top-40" deejay Rick Dees (1950), comedian Billy Crystal (1947), movie director Wolfgang Petersen (1941), prolific screen legend Michael Caine (1933), music producer Quincy Jones (1933), and Nobel Prize-winning physicist Albert Einstein (1879; d. 1955).Michael Lohan Happy About Lindsay's Decision
Dina Lohan probably tried and tried and tried to get her daughter Lindsay on her new reality show, but Lindsay didn't budge. Lilo won't be appearing on her mother's upcoming reality show because she wants to be taken seriously as an actress and her father is happy she made that decision. Michael Lohan said, "If she did decide to make an appearance on the show, then I'm behind her. But she needs to decide if she's a serious actress or a reality TV personality."
Lindsay doesn't seem to be the least interested in the show because when she was recently asked about it she said, "I don't know much about it (TV show)."
Dina probably only got a reality show because she promised that Lindsay will be on it and now she's not delivering. Not appearing on the show is probably the best thing Lindsay has done for her career in the past 2 years. How many seasons do you think this show will last?
Pam Anderson Cruises The Skateboard Park
Pamela Anderson chats up a teen skateboarder as her 10-year-old son Dylan practices his skateboarding skills at Pap Jack's Skate Park in Malibu, Calif. on Wednesday.Afterwards, the 40-year-old actress was seen doing some shopping at Planet Blue in Malibu with a gal pal.
Pam's latest movie, Superhero Movie, hits theaters on Friday, March 28. In the film, she spoofs Invisible Woman, Jessica Alba's character in the Fantastic Four films.
Britney To Perform Erotic Dance For Dubai Sheikhs
Britney Spears is all set to dirty dance for Dubai Sheikhs, and has reportedly been offered whooping £2 million. Pop wreck Britney who is restricted to £750 per week spending limit has been offered huge money by Dubai Sheikhs, just to see her perform her Slave 4 You snake dance. The troubled pop star got the dream assignment through founder of Hollywood.tv paparazzi group, Sheeraz Hasan, a Pakistani British immigrant.
Sheeraz Hasan got the idea of his business, when he was on his way to Mecca for pilgrimage. He had stopped for a bottle of water, and that's when he saw Britney Spears gracing the cover of a newspaper. "That's when I realized it was my calling to devote my career to her. By the blessing of God, my logo is on AP, Entertainment Tonight and CNN," said Hasan.
Angelina Jolie Pays Brad Pitt A Visit
Deep in the heart of Texas, there's an amazing film in the making called "Tree of Life" starring Brad Pitt And his pregnant partner/babymamma Angelina Jolie took the kids to visit daddy at work yesterday.The "Girl, Interrupted" actress, whose baby bump is growing by the day, showed up on the Smithville, Texas set of Pitt's movie along with Zahara and Maddox Jolie-Pitt to lend some moral support and keep the "Fight Club" stud company.
The kids, of course, got bored pretty quickly, but Ang knew how to fix that- Razor Scooters! The Jolie-Pitt munchkins occupied themselves quite nicely thereafter. Jolie is most definitely settling into her pregnant state these days, sporting a loose-fitting blue hippie-style dress as she enjoyed the beautiful Lone Star State weather.
Carmen Electra's Hot New Romance
Carmen Electra has never been shy with her romances, and she sure isn't these days with her new love, Korn guitarist Rob Patterson.From Paris to New York, where the former Baywatch babe hosted the Cosmopolitan Fun and Fearless luncheon on March 4, Carmen proudly showed off her new beau, who, friends say, has completely stolen her heart.
"Rob swept her off her feet," a friend of Carmen's tells OK!. "It's really nice to see her happy after getting her heart broken."
Before that rumored Joan Jett fling, Carmen, of course, was last paired with ex-hubby Dave Navarro, with whom she starred on MTV's 'Til Death Do Us Part.
Paris Hilton's New Reality Tv Show
Paris Hilton announced in L.A. Thursday her plans for a new MTV reality show -- and ET was there! The show, "Paris' BFF," will profile the Hilton heiress' hunt for a new best friend, with 20 girls and guys competing to take over the title that "Simple Life" co-star NICOLE RICHIE once held. And what qualities does Paris look for in a BFF, exactly? Trust, loyalty and a sense of fun, she said at the press conference. Along with finding a new best friend, Paris has found a new boyfriend in GOOD CHARLOTTE rocker BENJI MADDEN -- twin brother of Nicole's boyfriend JOEL!
Janet Jackson Confirms Weight Loss Book
According to recent news, pop Celebrity singer Janet Jackson confirmed the rumors that she is writing a book on weight loss. The rumors originally surfaced last October. In the recent interview with Billboard Magazine, Janet Jackson - who's second Discipline music video Rock With U was launched recently - says the book is in work and she's writing with her nutritionist David Allen. Janet's book is expecting to be out at the end of 2008.Everybody asks me - men, women - how did I do it?" Even young people will come up to me and they have an issue with their weight and they're very concerned. So it's basically my journey.
It's not just this sterile, weight loss and how to do it book, but my journey even from when I was a kid ... being an emotional eater," she says. "It takes you through those moments in my life up 'til now and what worked for me. And hopefully within that, if it doesn't work for them, maybe they'll find something that does work for them and a nice place for them to be content with who they are - said Janet Jackson
Scarlett Johansson Sells For $40,000
Do you sit around worrying about how much each celebrity might be worth, if you were to translate their entertainment value into dollars? Me either, but now that the idea's come into my head, I think I'll start. I'm going to value Britney Spears at $1.92. Paris Hilton could probably fetch $3.49. Lindsay Lohan is somewhere in the $.99 bin. And Scarlett Johansson runs you $40,000. Sounds about right. I have yet to see Scarlett's lady bits splayed across my computer screen. I'm pretty sure that drops anyone's value by about 83%. Yes I'm pulling these figures out of thin air, and really, really enjoying it. I am worth a modest, yet accessible $5,679. Thank you for wondering. Scarlett auctioned off a "date" with herself on eBay, all to benefit Oxfam. She's been working with the aid organization for three years, since the Asian Tsunami.
Patrick Swayze Still Smoking Despite Being Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer
Puffing on a cigarette is not the most sensible thing to do when you're battling cancer. But if, as reports suggest, Patrick Swayze has only a few weeks to live, he may think it makes little difference. The once-athletic star of Dirty Dancing, Ghost, and action films such as Point Break looked gaunt as he dragged on a cigarette while waiting for his private plane.
He had just completed a session of chemotherapy for pancreatic cancer at Stanford University Medical Centre in California. His thinning hair was hidden beneath a baseball cap.
The 55-year-old star is in pain, but is still fighting and is determined to beat the pancreatic cancer that has ravaged his body, says his 81-year-old mother.
The Beckhams Visit Sex Shop
David and Victoria Beckham stocked up on X-rated items from a Hollywood sex shop at the weekend. The couple visited Hollywood's notorious Pleasure Chest adult store where they purchased massage oil, personal lubricant, a Cyberskin vibrator, a leather braided cane and a padded black collar and restraint. A source is quoted by Britain's The Sun newspaper as saying: "They were walking round the store holding hands and David was carrying a small shopping basket."
"Victoria was very vocal, cracking jokes constantly. They seemed to know exactly what they wanted and after asking an assistant where various items were kept, they grabbed what they came for."
The bedroom isn't the only place the couple are experimenting.
Botox Doctor Scandalizes Nicole Kidman
Dr. Martin Braun, a Canadian Botox medical professional, claimed that Nicole Kidman used Botox extensively. He might get sued for his remarks because Nicole had always maintained that her looks were natural. He claimed that Nicole used Botox so much that her face looked like a bat face. That gave the cosmetic medicine industry a bad name.Dr. Gabrielle Caswell, another Doctor from the Cosmetic Physicians Society of Australasia, had also speculated on Nicole Kidman being a user of Botox. She said that Nicole appeared too wrinkle free. She expressed her opinion of Nicole using too much Botox on her forehead.
Brad Pitt "despised" Ex-wife Jennifer Aniston After Just Six Weeks Of
Brad Pitt "despised" ex-wife Jennifer Aniston after just six weeks ofmarriage, claims actor Omid Djalili.
Omid, who met Brad on the set of 'Spy Game' in 2000, gave the actor marriage advice after Brad admitted he wasn't happy with Jennifer.
The British comic star revealed to Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "I did a scene with Brad in the back of a taxi and it was only a few days after he
had married Jennifer. I chatted to him for hours giving him advice about the three stages of marriage.
"Stage one is perfection - blind love. Stage two is the difficult stage because you start to despise everything about her. If you can deal with the
baggage you can possibly get to stage three - a harmonious marriage.
"After six weeks Brad came up to me and said, 'I'm definitely in stage two Omid!' "
Brad and Jennifer tied the knot in Malibu in July 2000.
Lennox Aims To Cut Britain's Crime
EURYTHMICS singer Annie Lennox has come up with the ideal method of reducing Britain’s yob culture - she wants to take young offenders to AIDS charity projects in South Africa.The 53-year-old is recommending the U.K’s young criminals visit disadvantaged counties in a bid to discourage them from a life of crime.She says, "It is heartbreaking
Swayze Is Still Smoking
Actor Patrick Swayze is still smoking cigarettes despite battling pancreatic cancer.The Dirty Dancing star, 55, confirmed he is suffering from the potentially life-threatening disease earlier this month (Mar08) and is currently undergoing chemotherapy.But the actor has refused to give up smoking - despite it being linked to a third of pancreatic cancers.Photographs of the star
Mcmahon Breaks Neck In Mystery Fall
American comedian Ed McMahon is recovering from a broken neck.The former Tonight Show presenter has undergone two operations to repair his neck following a fall in March last year (07).The 85-year-old says, "It’s been a tough year, but I’m working hard in rehab and doing the best I can to get through it," McMahon was
Mccartney Refuses To Pen Bond Track
SIR Paul McCartney has ruled out recording the theme tune to new BOND movie THE QUANTUM OF SOLACE - because he is having difficulty finding words that rhyme.The former Beatle - who penned Live And Let Die in 1973 for the movie of the same name - admits the film’s title has put him off
Beckham: 'i'm Not Jealous Of David's Fans'
SPICE GIRL Victoria Beckham has denied reports she is jealous of a photograph showing a blonde fan cuddling her soccer star husband DAVID.British magazine Star claimed the 33-year-old was angered by photos of the LA Galaxy star greeting fans during a soccer tour of Korea - and especially infuriated by a snap of him talking
Winehouse's Grammy Dress Sold For $3,900
The black dress worn by soul star Amy Winehouse during her recent Grammy Awards performance has been sold for $3,900 (£1,950). The Rehab hitmaker donned the Dolce and Gabbana dress during a satellite performance at the ceremony in Los Angeles last month (Feb08) where she picked up five awards.Winehouse agreed to sell the outfit on
Slater To Star In Espionage Drama (reuters)
Reuters - Christian Slater is NBC's next drama leading man.
Billy Crystal Lives Dream, Plays For Yankees (reuters)
Reuters - Comedian Billy Crystal dream came true on Thursday when he played for the New York Yankees in a spring training baseball game, fouling off a pitch before striking out against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Two Week Psych Hold For Steve-o
So.....Jackass. Art imitating life? Life imiating art? Here's Dotspotter user popcrunch to tell us more on Steve-O's recent arrest for cocaine posession: Steve-O is currenly being held at L.A.’s Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after the Jackass star spent the weekend e-mailing suicide notes to several friends. According to Star Magazine spies, the MTV thrill-seeker was brought into the emergency room around 2pm on Sunday afternoon and was later placed on a seventy-two hour hold in the psych ward. The hold has since been extended to two weeks, Star claims. “Steve started flipping out. He told doctors he wanted to hurt himself badly. He wanted to break every bone...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Spencer Pratt The Next Dr. Phil?
When I'm down and out, there's only one name I think of to turn to for advice....You guessed it, Spencer Pratt. The grueling months he's spent weathering the Speidi storm have surely cultivated in him enlightenment, compassion, and not an ounce of megalomania. LayDdee let's us in on Spencer's recent deal with Radar Magazine to pen an advice column... Spencer Pratt has been passing on his wisdom to very controllable Heidi Montag and has said, why stop there? Spencer thinks he needs to reach the world and expand his mentoring skills to all who are in need by heading up an advice column called 'Yo Spencer'. Yeah that's right boys and girls - Spencer got himself a job at Radar...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Sienna Miller Plans To Marry Rhys Ifans In Mexico
Looks like serial dater Sienna Miller may soon be officially off the market! So what if we can't pronounce this new guy's name? Good for them! (Eat your heart out, Jude Law). All Celebrity Gossip fills us in: Sienna Miller and Rhys Ifans are on a romantic vacation in Mexico and reports say that the couple is planning to exchange vows this time around. The couple have their hearts set on hiring a private beach resort for a week on the island of Isla Mujeres, eight miles off the coast of Cancun, Mexico. A source said: "This is the perfect location for Sienna to have her big day. This particular resort is literally in the middle of nowhere, so the only...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Minnie Driver Confirms Pregnancy
Actress Minnie Driver has confirmed reports she is expecting her first child during a TV interview. The Riches star sparked rumours of a pregnancy after she was photographed leaving a Los Angeles clinic last month.Driver Confirms Pregnancy
Actress Minnie Driver has confirmed reports she is expecting her first child during an interview on U.S. TV.The Good Will Hunting star sparked rumours of a pregnancy after she was photographed leaving a Los Angeles clinic last month (Feb08).The 38-year-old was forced to admit the news on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on Thursday
Mena Suvari's Bikini Goes Public! Almost!
Mena Suvari exposing her hotness at theJenny Han Fall 2008 Fashion Show! Okay maybe Mena Suvari bikini didn'twent public, but it was a very close moment though! I must confess Iam very happy to see that Mena Suvari is once again looking like agirl! It's not that I give a f*** about her sexual orientation, butit's so uncool for a celebrity like her not to use her beautifulnessin a more productive way: such as posing naked in men magazine?Playboy or Penthouse at least! They pay good cash and you canactually grow a bigger name, if you don't already have it! I saidthat she almost showed her panties at the Jenny Han Fall 2008 FashionShow! She was looking incredible good and although she was wearing avery short dress, this dumb paparazzi still couldn't get her offside!They did get a better shot on her boobs, but to be honest I'd rathersee her panties then that! She's not a very busty celebrity and maybethat's why I'm not so fancy about it! Anyway, long story told short:she's back, she's hot, and she's going to be caught upskirted soonenough! It's just a matter of time! Till then, i'll let you clearyour eyes with this gorgeous blond celebrity: Mena Suvari Hot hothot!
Omg: Mandy More's Mother Loves Banging Girls!
Mandy Moore has a lesbian mother! Whatabout her father? Is he gay? This makes me so sick! Ladies kissingladies – okay so maybe I love this, but still it's outrages towardsmy 12 years kiddos reading this site? Man what is this worldbecoming? What can a girl do that a boy can't? And don't start now...there are many of things a woman can't do to another one... that'sbecause you don't have any “equipment”! You have the need for“the equipment” but that's about it! Anyway back to my celebritygossips! Did you know that Mandy Moore's mother is lesbian? No? Wellget this: “Stacy Moore has been romancing another women sinceleaving the singer's father. The other woman in question is tennisprofessional Claudette Laliberte. The publication also alleges thatthe ladies have set up a home together. When asked about her same sexrelationship with Laliberte, Stacy told the Enquirer: It'snobody's business why we're together. Oh but it is everybody'sbusiness why you like girls instead of boys! Of course I would notgive a f*** about any other woman, but because this woman is actuallythe mother of Mandy Moore I've got all the right to ask stupidquestion! Does that make Mandy Moore a lesbian too? That my friend isthe question that bugs me... oh and another stupid question... whatabout her father? Is he gay two? Cause if so, then this is one sickfamily, and I promise never to judge Mandy Moore for her actions everagain! I'm waiting for a reply... come on.. someone? Anyone?
Eva Longoria's Boobs Really Need To Breathe!
Eva Longoria loves pushing her boobs tothe limit! Evan though that sometimes make them flat and uncool! Whoa would you look at that! Why, it'sEva Longoria, who else would ware such a tight boob dress – I canthink of Victoria Beckham too but let's focus on Eva for now! Man, Iwas a bit curious about Eva Longoria Long time no see... last time Ichecked on her she was married with that giant man, Tony Parker, andit seems she still is! Okay enough with the bulls*** - sorry nocursing, my publishers don't allow me that -, it's time to getserious now! The reason why i'm posting this article about her isbecause... well... I was kind of missing her boobs! Yep so i'm a boobmaniac, like you're not....duh! No man, seriously there are a fewthings you like on a girl, like ass, boobs, face, hair, all ofthem... or a combination of them! On Eva Longoria however I can onlylike her boobs... and maybe a bit of her ass! But since thesepictures are clearly focused on her boobs, I can only say thank youEva, for reminding us what awesome fanbags you used to have! Still Idon't really understand why are you using such a tight dress – Imean in the chest area? Are you trying to keep something away fromus? Oh come on don't by shy, we don't bite – arrhhh, actually I'dlove to get a bite on your breasts from time to time -! I'd also love tostare more at Eva Longoria's boobs, but I really need to get back and checkout other horny celebs as well! But you can stay and enjoy them foras much as you like! Freak!
Us Army Is Using Jessica Simpson In Raising Troops Morale!
Jessica Simpson went to Kuwait to helpUS troopers regain their morale! She might have better tried a stripshow instead of her boring songs... it was a total failure! Because US army can't find any otherway to entertain their troops in Kuwait, they thought to send there aworld wide known celebrity like Jessica Simpson and raise the menmorale – you know with all the fighting and killing there, as atrooper you sometime need to get laid, or at least masturbate whileyou fantasize about your favorite celebrity! So they send JessicaSimspson... you'd be probably thinking that she did some sort ofstrip show, or at least she showed her boobs to our beloved fightersright? Wrong... she thought she's better using her head this time –and no, i'm talking about a sucking here – and actually singsomething nice to all the men out there fighting for the honor of theUSA – i know shit about politics and war so give me a break okay? !Oh yeah i'm pretty sure everybody wanted to hear Jessica Simpson'sangelic voice rather then seeing her “oversized” boobs! What awaste of time for them... why didn't they called for Britney Spears?I'm pretty sure they would have got a very nice surprise, especiallythe front seat rows, as I doubt Britney would wear somethingunderneath her dress! Still i guess now our troopers have a changedview on what's going to happen with them: “hey man, we had JessicaSimpson with us last night, and we didn't even saw her fanbags... ithink my life is worthless now... i'm going to go and kill as manyterrorists as I can... life sucks!”
Sienna Miller Drops Her Bottoms! Accidentally!
Oops, Sienna Miller accidentallyexposes her ass while trying to get out of the water! Watch this inslow motion! If you love girls in bikini wanderingaround on a crowded beach, then you'll definitely like seeing SiennaMiller bottoms going down! Hell i was so excited to see her assnaked, that i've spilled a few drops of coffee on my pants – iguess God has something with me! Sienna Miller bikini pictures arealways welcomed here on music-juice, but i'd never would have guessedshe's so kind with us and show more then just her mini swimsuit! Andplus it's free! I'm really sure Sienna Miller didn't wanted for us tosee her like that, but thanks to these annoying paparazzi –annoying for celebrities i mean - w get to clear our view withsomething really really spectacular! For real i'm just sick and tiredof Britney Spears flashing her vagina everywhere, or that crakheadAmy Winehouse! Yes sir, Sienna Miller is way over this dumbos! Plusshe's really cute with her bottoms hanging like that, although itlooks like there's something struggling to get our from the inside ofher bikini! Oh well i gues we'll never know what was happening therefor real... but do you really really care? Here's Sienna Miller inbikini... with her bottoms down! That's what matters right now!
Melissa Joan Hart's New Little Man (e! Online)
E! Online - Melissa Joan Hart has another little guy to explain it all to.
Minnie Driver Expecting (e! Online)
E! Online - Minnie Driver is on her fair way to mummyhood.
Paul Bettany Ok About Being Villain (ap)
AP - He played the ruthless albino monk Silas in "The Da Vinci Code." Now he's Dakota Fanning's abusive father in "The Secret Life of Bees."
Clooney Group Gives $500,000 To Darfur Relief (reuters)
Reuters - A charitable group co-founded by Hollywood actors George Clooney Brad Pitt and Matt Damon, has given $500,000 to the United Nations World Food Program to help stem hunger, an affiliated organization said on Thursday.
Fraser Finds 3-d `center Of The Earth' (ap)
AP - Brendan Fraser is looking to unearth another blockbuster with this summer's third installment of his "The Mummy" franchise.
Britney Spears Says "having A Blast" On Tv Show (reuters)
Reuters - Pop star Britney Spears who was hospitalized twice in January for psychiatric evaluation, seems to be feeling better as she is back to work on a TV show and said in a statement she was "having a blast."
Billy Crystal Lives Dream, Plays For Yankees (reuters)
Reuters - Comedian Billy Crystal dream came true on Thursday when he played for the New York Yankees in a spring training baseball game, fouling off a pitch before striking out against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Spears 'having A Blast' On Cbs' 'mother' (ap)
AP - Britney Spears is relishing her new role on "How I Met Your Mother." Spears has been taping her much-hyped cameo on the CBS sitcom for the March 24 episode, in which she portrays a receptionist in a dermatologist's office named Abby who crushes on Ted (Josh Radnor).
Comedian Crystal Bats In Yankees' Exhibition Game (afp)
AFP - Comedian Billy Crystal struck out in his only appearance for the New York Yankees during a Major League Baseball spring training game against the Pittsbrugh Pirates on Thursday.
Snoop Dogg To Remix Abc Soap Opera Theme (ap)
AP - Snoop Dogg is bringing some street cred to "One Life to Live." The 36-year-old rapper will make an extended cameo on the ABC soap opera to perform two songs from his new album, "Ego Trippin'," at the Ultra Violet club in the town of Llanview, the network said Thursday.
Us Comedian Testifies Against Hollywood Private Eye (afp)
AFP - Comedian Garry Shandling testified Thursday in a high-profile trial of Anthony Pellicano, a Hollywood private investigator who faces more than 100 charges including illegal wiretapping.
Jackson Lawyer: Neverland Auction Off (ap)
AP - Michael Jackson still has Neverland, having cut an 11th-hour deal Thursday to keep it off the auction block. But the magic that once made the financially troubled entertainer's 2,500-acre paradise in the rolling hills of central California's wine country one of the most talked-about places on Earth seems to have vanished along with its reclusive owner.
Crystal Strikes Out In New Career (ap)
AP - Billy Crystal whacked himself in the helmet with his backswing, found his shoelaces and socks sabotaged and watched his team lose. Oh, and the New York Yankees rookie struck out in his one and only at-bat as a big leaguer. "It was the strangest, greatest moment of my life," he said Thursday.
Ed Mcmahon Recovering From Neck Injury (ap)
AP - Former "Tonight Show" sidekick Ed McMahon broke his neck in a fall last year and was recovering after two surgeries, his publicist said Thursday.
Vanessa Paradis To Make Her English Film Debut
French singer/actress Vanessa Paradis is set to make her first English-language movie - she's been cast alongside Michael Madsen in The Midwife Crisis.Steve-o On Suicide Watch?
Jackass star Steve-O is on suicide watch in a Los Angeles hospital after threatening to kill himself, according to Star.Anna Friel Blasts The U.k. For It's Soap Opera Obsession
Actress Anna Friel has slammed her native Britain for holding back her career - because the media still associates with her stint on U.K. soap opera Brookside. Friel, who has found fame Stateside on hit U.S. series Pushing Daisies, finished her two-year run on Brookside in 1995 - but states the British press still bombard her with questions about the now obsolete series.Snoop Dogg's Kids Are Cashing In
Rapper Snoop Dogg is stunned to find his kids cashing in on the fame his reality TV show Snoop Dogg Fatherhood has granted them.Paul Bettany Is Not Worried About Being The Heavy
WATHA, N.C. (AP) - He played the ruthless albino monk Silas in ''The Da Vinci Code.'' Now he's Dakota Fanning's abusive father in ''The Secret Life of Bees.'' But Paul Bettany who just finished filming the movie version of the Sue Monk Kidd book in North Carolina, has no worries about being typecast as a villain.'billie Jean' Trespasses At Jackson's Neverland Ranch
A woman claiming to be Michael Jackson wife has been arrested for trespassing at the star's California home. Billie Jean Jackson, 60, was detained at the singer's Neverland Ranch on Monday night, and was taken to the nearby Santa Barbara County Jail.R.e.m. Uses Sxsw To Re-establish Themselves In The Spotlight
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - You'll usually find R.E.M. playing arenas and esteemed concert halls. But this week, The Rock hall of famers were among the acts trying to catch a break and artists looking to build their audience at the sprawling South by Southwest music festival.Valerie Bertinelli Insists Eddie Van Halen Isn't In Rehab
Eddie Van Halen's ex-wife Valerie Bertinelli has dismissed reports the veteran guitarist has checked into rehab. Actress Bertinelli refuses to reveal what Van Halen is suffering from, but insists the former alcoholic and cancer survivor isn't receiving medical care in a substance abuse clinic, as reported.911 Caller Identified Himself As A Doctor In Heather Locklear Suicide Hoax
The man who made a hoax emergency call claiming Heather Locklear was a suicide risk told authorities he was a doctor concerned for her safety. Ventura County Fire Department sent two paramedic units to the actress' Thousand Oaks, California home after receiving a 911 call on Saturday night.Nicky Hilton Is Not Starving Herself
Socialite Nicky Hilton has slammed reports she's suffering from an eating disorder. The designer and hotel owner blames "unflattering" pictures taken of her for the new rumors. Recent snaps of Hilton looking thin prompted speculation she is starving herself.Audrina Patridge Rules Out Performing With Pussycat Dolls
Reality TV star Audrina Patridge has denied reports she will join celebrated dance troupe the Pussycat Dolls onstage for a raunchy performance in Las Vegas later this month. Partridge insists she will only introduce the burlesque revue girls and will not gyrate alongside them when they take the stage inside Pure nightclub at the Luxor hotel on March 28.Heidi Montag Unveils Fashion Collection
Reality TV star Heidi Montag is following in the footsteps of her The Hills rival Lauren Conrad by launching her own budget fashion line. Montag's Heidiwood range includes dresses, jeans, bags and jewelry priced at under $60.Good Charlotte Guitarist Blows Off Charity Appearance
Madden Forsakes Charity Donation To Be With Hilton Good Charlotte rocker Benji Madden is so besotted with socialite Paris Hilton he has reportedly forfeited a charity DJ appearance to go clubbing with his new beau.Security Wristbands Enforced On Tv Set
The cast and crew of How I Met Your Mother have been forced to wear wristbands on the U.S. sitcom's set while Britney Spears is filming her cameo role - to prevent passers-by from taking pictures the singer at the studio.Michelle Williams And Friends Pay Tribute To Heath Ledger
Heath Ledger closest Hollywood pals, including ex-partners Michelle Williams and Naomi Watts, have spoken out for the first time since his death in January.Iron Maiden Frontman Bruce Dickinson Writes Horror Movie
Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson has co-written a horror movie which will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The "Bring Your Daughter To The Slaughter" singer teamed up with director Julian Doyle to pen the script for Chemical Wedding, which stars Simon Callow as reincarnated occultist Aleister Crowley.Nicole Richie & Boyfriend Buy New Home
New parents Nicole Richie and Joel Madden have bought a trendy Bowery condominium in New York for a cool $1 million. The "low-key" two-bedroom apartment was bought to give the Los Angeles-based couple a residence on the east coast.Aretha Franklin Facing Could Lose Michigan Home
Legendary soul star Aretha Franklin is in danger of losing her Detroit, Michigan home to debt collectors after an attorney's error left her owing more than $19,000 in tax for the property.Adam Sandler Gives Mariah Carey Special Gift
Marilyn Monroe-obsessed Mariah Carey recently received a special gift from funnyman Adam Sandler - a replica of the movie icon's 'leaning board.' Sandler heard the pop superstar, who owns Monroe's piano, was looking for a film prop similar to the one her heroine used for costume changes on movie sets - and realized he had one.Marc Anthony Is The 'burp Whisperer'
New father Marc Anthony is so hands-on with his and Jennifer Lopez's baby twins, the star and her staff have nicknamed him the 'Burp Whisperer.' The Latin star is smitten with newborn Max and Emme and has been volunteering to change their diapers and tend to the tots day and night.Kristen Davis Auctions Off Tickets To 'sex And The City' Premiere
Actress Kristin Davis is raising money for charity by auctioning off two VIP tickets to the Sex And The City movie premiere in New York City. Davis, who returns as Charlotte York in the upcoming TV series spin-off film, is offering a pair of tickets to May's premiere in an online sale on auction website eBay.Lindsay Lohan's Dad Happy She Won't Appear On Mother's Reality Show
Lindsay Lohan father Michael has applauded his daughter's decision to stay away from mum Dina's new reality TV show - because the project won't help her make it as a serious actress.Meat Loaf Upset Fans With Broken Voice
Rocker Meat Loaf turned fans against him at a show in Vancouver, Canada last year when his voice gave up mid-song. The "Paradise By The Dashboard Light" hitmaker lost his voice during his warm-up routine for the show, but he felt so sure adrenalin and a dose of energy drinks and vitamins would help him make it through the concert he refused to cancel.Notes & Quotes
Carmen Electra is dating Korn rocker Rob Patterson. The Scary Movie star, who has previously been married to basketball wildman Dennis Rodman and Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro, admits she has a thing for men with "a little edge." She says, "I definitely have a type."Family Group Leader Calls For Marion Cotillard To Be Stripped Of Oscar
The leader of a U.S. family group is calling for Academy Awards bosses to strip Marion Cotillard of her Oscar - for calling the 9/11 terrorist attacks a fake. Pastor Robert Westman of watchdog group Options was left stunned by the French actress made about the collapse of the World Trade Center, which appeared on the internet in the days following her Best Actress Oscar win last month.Britney Spears Is Having A 'blast' With Sitcom Cameo
Britney Spears is "having a blast" in her latest incarnation as a sitcom actress. The troubled pop star has landed a cameo role in hit show How I Met Your Mother (CBS), which she is shooting in Los Angeles this week. Spears plays a secretary called Abby who falls for the show's lead character Ted (played by Josh Radnor).There's Nothing Like Paris
Filed under: Paris Hilton It ain't easy being Paris Hilton The girl has one of the biggest to-do lists in town! In between partying, jail time and changing boyfriends, Paris still managed to find the time on Wednesday to drive, shop, buy coffee, be photographed and shop. Did...
Pap To Ben: Can I Interest You In A Two-bedroom?
Filed under: Paparazzi Video One D.C. photog tried to smooth talk Ben Affleck into moving to the nation's capital -- it didn't work.Affleck said the two D.C. paps were two too many. He currently lives in L.A. with Jen Garner ... and hundreds of friendly neighborhood...
Brit's Tats Disappearing Faster Than Her Career
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Britney Spears Sam Lutfi wasn't the only ugly mark removed from Britney Spears life -- her neck tat is gone too!During her unbeweaveable blondered days, Brit often flashed -- among other things -- her Hebrew neck tattoo. Last week, the brunetted poster child for...
Heather Doctor -- Why He Feared Suicide
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Britney Spears Sources say Heather Locklear was so upset Saturday, her doctor feared she might do herself in. TMZ first reported that the doctor called 911 Saturday night, saying "I have a patient and I have a feeling she's suicidal." Sources say the doctor was...
Jason Castro: Ditches Orphans For "idol"?
Filed under: American Idol It's 3:00 AM. Jason Castro is asleep in his bed. Two phones ring: one has Simon Cowell on the line, the other is a group of orphans in Honduras who need a home. Which phone does Jason answer? Soft-spoken Jason Castro, a junior at Texas A&M, was...
Judd Nelson Celebrates Mustache March
Filed under: Wacky and Weird So where has '80s teen icon Judd Nelson been for the last 20 years? Apparently, stuck in traffic on Sunset.A TMZ staffer/"Breakfast Club" aficionado spotted the '80s teen icon Judd Nelson driving down Sunset yesterday. With the risk of looking like a...
Eve Freaks Out On Driver
Filed under: Wacky and Weird DUI Hall of Famer Eve flipped out on her chauffeur last night -- screaming obscenities at him outside Eva Longoria birthday party.It looks like she had a good time inside but she was definitely pissed off when she left.See Also Eve -- I...
P-rod Gives Mencia A Sidewalk Bashing
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Why pay to see a show at the Laugh Factory when you can see one for free right out front?Comedian Paul Rodriguez did a whole routine for TMZ cameras last night -- ripping Carlos Mencia a new one, giving props to Barack Obama and even calling his...
Britney Won't Be Dancing In Dubai For $4 Million
LATEST: The businessman at the centre of BRITNEY SPEARS’ bid to fund future ventures with Middle East millions has slammed reports he has booked the pop superstar to dance for super rich sheikhs - for $4 million (£2 million).Hollywood.tv founder Sheeraz Hasan was named as the brains behind a bid to land Spears a one-off
Clooney 'date' Night Auction Axed
A George Clooney ‘date’ auction has been pulled from website eBay.com after a charity mix-up.Auction Charity bosses had set up the chance to accompany Clooney to his Leatherheads premiere in Los Angeles on 31 March (08) in an effort to raise cash for the Boys & Girls Club Of America.But the item was not as
Ll Cool J Calls On Young Blacks To Seek Out Father Figures
LL Cool J is urging young single-parent black men to seek out father figures or risk facing a gang life of crime.The rapper insists reconnecting with his estranged father when his career was taking off helped him avoid the pitfalls of fame and adolescence, and he’s convinced that fatherless teens are more likely to fall
Carrey Is The Elephant In The Room On Idol
Jim Carrey wowed the 12 AMERICAN IDOL finalists live on Wednesday (12Mar08) by dressing up as an elephant and then joining the nervous wannabes onstage as they awaited their fate on results night.Carrey was promoting his new movie Horton Hears A Who?, in which he voices a curious elephant, and joked he sometimes finds it
Britney Removes Her Healing Tattoo
Troubled pop princess Britney Spears has spent $2,000 (£1,000) having a Hebrew healing tattoo laser-removed from the nape of her neck.Spears had the letters etched in 2004, after spending time with Kabbalah devotee Madonna.The Toxic singer studied the offshoot of Judaism and even contemplated joining other celebrity followers including Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher.Spears had
Big Birthday For Bow Wow
Rapper Bow Wow plans to celebrate his 21st birthday in style this weekend by hosting a party in Las Vegas.The Girlfriend hitmaker - real name Shad Moss - will take over Jet Nightclub at the Mirage Hotel & Casino on Saturday (15Mar08).Guests will include T-Pain, Swizz Beatz and Pussycat Dolls star Melody Thornton.Movie & Entertainment
Reznor Criticises 'insincere' Radiohead Album Download
NINE INCH NAILS frontman Trent Reznor has hit out at RADIOHEAD for only making a low-quality version of their new album available online last year (07).Reznor was impressed with Radiohead’s decision to allow fans to choose how much they paid to download In Rainbows online ahead of its release in stores.However, he was less impressed
Duritz Is An Opera Fan
COUNTING CROWS singer Adam Duritz is reinventing himself as rock’s renaissance man - after discovering the link between opera and pop.The star claims all music is interlinked, and insists fans should embrace every genre out there.He says, "Music is music. I’m 43, but I love Louis Armstrong and Miles Davis.There is no real reason why
Quaids Scare Up Hospital Mistake Statistics For News Special
Dennis Quaid and his wife KIMBERLY are set to scare U.S. TV viewers on Sunday night (16Mar08) with terrifying statistics about America’s medical mistakes.In a taped 60 Minutes news special, the couple has spoken out about their twin babies’ November (07) health battle when they were accidentally given an overdose of blood-thinning drug Heparin by
Shandling Testifies At Pellicano Trial
Comedian Garry Shandling became the first celebrity to take the stand at disgraced private investigator ANTHONY PELLICANO’s wiretapping and bribery trial on Thursday (13Mar08).Shandling told the Los Angeles federal court hearing Pellicano was involved in a "spin campaign" to assassinate his character during a late-1990s legal dispute between the funnyman and his ex-manager Brad Grey.Shandling
Boxleitner Keen To Go Into Space
BABYLON 5 star Bruce Boxleitner is desperate for Virgin bosses to drop the price of their upcoming shuttle trip - so he can afford to blast off.The actor is on the Board Of Directors at the National Space Society but that’s not helping him get a cheap space flight when the first Virgin Galactic shuttle
Ll Cool J Pays 10 Per Cent To God
LL Cool J credits his career luck to the fact he pays 10 per cent of his earnings to God.The rapper has been paying substantial amounts to the church for "years".He says, "I’m paying tithes by 10 per cent of the gross going to the church."This is the only thing that has taken my career
Kardashian: 'let Me Makeover Spears'
Socialite Kim Kardashian is desperate to give BRITNEY SPEARS a makeover, so the troubled singer can look as good as "she used to".Kardashian, best known for her role in a sex tape with her former boyfriend Ray J, wants to bring some glamour back into Spears’ life, and has offered her a style makeover.The socialite,
Clooney, Pitt & Damon's Organisation Gives $500,000 To Darfur
A charity co-founded by GEORGE CLOONEY, Brad Pitt MATT DAMON and DON CHEADLE has donated $500,000 (£250,000) to the United Nations World Food Program.The money, handed over by the stars’ Not On Our Watch organisation, is earmarked for the U.N.’s food aid agency to prevent hunger in the troubled Darfur region of Sudan.In a statement,
Snoop Dogg's Pot And Vacuuming Chill-out
Rap legend Snoop Dogg stays calm by smoking marijuana and vacuuming his home.The laid-back star insists the two hobbies are the reason for his permanently laid-back demeanour.He tells talk show host Conan O’Brien, "If I had a vacuum in my hotel, I’d be vacuuming. I find it relaxing. I like to be clean."(And) I’m medicated.
'fragile' Britney Acts Again
LATEST: Actor NEIL PATRICK HARRIS is raving about BRITNEY SPEARS’ return to acting - even though the pop star refused to take off her sunglasses for an in-studio read-through.Spears is playing a secretary opposite Harris in an upcoming episode of U.S.TV sitcom How I Met Your Mother - and the actor was impressed with the
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