AP - "Oh gosh, we've never had to write these things down ... fast enough. Jason, first song, I loved hearing your lower register, which we never really hear, um ..." — Paula Abdul offering feedback for two songs by "American Idol" contestant Jason Castro — except that he'd only sung once.
AP - Actress Mia Farrow was briefly questioned at Hong Kong's airport Thursday before officials allowed her to enter the Chinese territory to give a speech criticizing China's relations with Sudan.
Reuters - Prolific Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright and two-time Oscar nominee David Mamet has been a force in U.S. theater and film for over 30 years.
AFP - US actress and activist Mia Farrow touched down Thursday in Hong Kong, promising not to disturb the Olympic torch relay as she campaigns over Darfur and China's links to the Sudan government.
AFP - The fiancee of Queen Elizabeth II's eldest grandson has switched from Catholicism to the Church of England, a spokeswoman for Britain's royal family said Thursday.
Reuters - Actress Uma Thurman testified on Thursday that she felt sickened and terrified by a man accused of stalking her and was disturbed to hear he had been in contact with her family.
AP - Uma Thurman said Thursday that she was confused, frightened and panicked when her accused stalker delivered a card bearing a picture of an open grave and a man standing on the edge of a razor blade.
AP - Dennis Rodman has been arrested for allegedly hitting a woman at a hotel in the Century City area of Los Angeles.
Billy Bob Thornton's teenage son is at the center of a criminal investigation after allegedly having sex with a woman eight years his senior.


Hulk Hogan estranged wife Linda Bollea has asked a Florida court for access to her husband's financial records as part of their ongoing divorce battle - insisting he has not provided accurate accounts of his earnings.


Jennifer Love Hewitt and Patrick Dempsey have been named America's sexiest TV stars. The two actors have claimed alternative covers of TV Guide's Sexiest Stars issue and Love Hewitt's onscreen husband in hit thriller Ghost Whisperer, David Conrad, is far from surprised she is the tops.


Angelina Jolie has fueled rumors she's planning to give birth to her second natural child in France after moving into Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen's villa in St Jean Cap Ferrat for the summer.


NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Mindy McCready has ''caught her breath'' and gone back to work on a new album following her admission of a long-standing relationship with Roger Clemens, a representative for the country star said Wednesday.


The final five contestants on "American Idol" gracefully welcomed the legendary Neil Diamond to the stage Tuesday night. One of the music industry's most enduring singer/songwriters of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, Neil Diamond is noted for popular singles such "Cherry, Cherry," "Red, Red Wine," "Sweet Caroline" and many others.


Fans of Avril Lavigne were left fuming on Wednesday evening when they arrived at the singer's Cox Arena show in San Diego, California only to find the pop star had quietly canceled the concert.


A second nanny has launched legal action against Rob Lowe accusing his wife Sheryl of sexual harassment - just weeks after another Babysitter filed a similar suit against the actor.


Australian actress Nicole Kidman is to play Dusty Springfield in a new biopic of the singer's life. The 40-year-old star is to team up again with Michael Cunningham - who scripted her Oscar-winning performance in 2002's The Hours.


Former The Sopranos star Edie Falco has become a mom for the second time. The actress reportedly adopted a baby girl in February.


Britney Spears has been given the perfect Mother's Day gift - a day with her kids. Thanks to continued improvements in the pop star's relationship with ex-husband Kevin Federline,


A judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit against Jennifer Lopez from a writer who accused the star of stealing his idea for a TV series.


Ryan Gosling has joined celebrities waging war against the bosses of fast food chain KFC over the conditions in their poultry slaughterhouses.


Hector Elizondo has agreed to appear in USA Network's series Monk this summer when the series returns for its seventh season on Friday, July 18 at 9/8c.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - ''The View,'' ''Rachael Ray'' and ''The Ellen DeGeneres Show'' were among the Daytime Emmy Award nominees announced Wednesday.


A martial-arts movie by David Mamet It sounds like a jarring combination at first, as if the two just don't to go together - until you learn that Mamet himself is a purple belt in Jiujitsu. Clearly, this is a subject that's dear to his heart.


CHICAGO (AP) - David Blaine took on a Zen-like appearance in the water tank as the minutes ticked by during his attempt to set a new breath-holding record. Oprah Winfrey, however, was anything but calm.


Comedian Anthony Anderson is one of the few people in America who can enjoy marijuana legally - he is prescribed the drug to alleviate chronic joint pain.


American Idol judge Paula Abdul has fiercely denied she was drunk when she made an embarrassing blunder on the hit reality TV show on Tuesday. The singer was blasted by American gossip website TMZ.com, which accused the singer of being under the influence of alcohol when she was caught out by a change to the judging format of the show.


Mariah Carey has sparked further speculation she is engaged to Nick Cannon - after wearing a ring he reportedly gave to Selita Ebanks last year. The singer sent gossips into a frenzy earlier this week when she arrived at New York's TriBeCa Film Festival wearing a 12-carat diamond ring on her wedding finger, allegedly from boyfriend Canon.


"Singer" Ashlee Simpson was once so desperate to fit in as a dancer; she succumbed to an eating disorder. The 23-year-old stunned fans earlier last month when she proudly posed for the June cover of Shape magazine in a red string bikini with a newly toned figure.


Former basketball star Dennis Rodman has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery. The former husband of Carmen Electra was arrested on suspicion of attacking his girlfriend during an incident at Los Angeles' Century City hotel on Wednesday.


(HollywoodChicago.com) – At the Chicago screening of “Postal” for critics, director Uwe Boll introduced his new film as a personal “The Kentucky Fried Movie” attacking the heart of America. Boll – a German national – has produced several “B”-grade movies in both Germany and the U.S.

=>
Christina Aguilera needs a ladder on wheels to reach her huge shoe collection.

The 'Beautiful' singer puts "a lot of effort into planning her wardrobe" and likes to keeps things on display so she can admire her accessories.
Susan Sarandon is terrified of people who have had Botox.

The 61-year-old actress says unnaturally smooth-skinned stars scare her because they look like they are wearing masks.
Actor Jason Biggs has secretly got married. The 'American Pie' star tied the knot with actress fiance Jenny Mollen in a secret Los Angeles ceremony last Wednesday.

The pair wed away from family and friends because they didn't want a big ceremony with lots of guests.
Jay-Z refuses to wear his wedding ring in public. The rapper - who wed Beyonce Knowles last month - doesn't feel the need to wear jewelry as he is content with the 'ring' tattooed on his wedding finger.

A source is quoted by Fox News as saying: "He doesn't need more bling, this is a very personal thing for him and he won't wear anything other than a tattoo in public."
Jennifer Aniston is pining for rumored new boyfriend John Mayer. Days after they were spotted on a date together in Miami, singer Mayer has now returned to New York, leaving Aniston in Florida.

A source said: "They already miss each other."
Lil' Kim car has been repossessed - but the rapper insists it isn't her fault.

The singer's silver Bentley was seized after she fell four months behind on repayments.
Mariah Carey is reportedly engaged to Nick Cannon The 'Touch My Body' singer - who sparked rumors the rapper has popped the question when she was recently spotted wearing a large diamond ring - has reportedly told friends she is planning to tie the knot.

A source close to the 38-year-old star said: "Mariah is happier than she has ever been, and she puts a lot of that down to being with Nick. When he asked her to marry him, she had no hesitation in saying yes."
Gwyneth Paltrow personal trainer claims the actress doesn't eat processed foods or dairy.

Professional trainer Tracey Anderson says the 'Iron Man' actress is not allowed to snack on the unhealthy items or drink alcohol.
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Patrick Dempsey are the Sexiest Woman and Man on TV.

The 'Ghost Whisperer' beauty and 'Grey's Anatomy' actor each grace different covers of TV Guide magazine's Sexiest Stars issue, and Dempsey said the honor was "very flattering".
If you can't remember the feathered hair styles of the '80s, all you will have to do now is look at musician John Mayer hair. Mayer reported on his blog Thursday morning that he is embarking on a new project, and it isn't a musical one.

The 30-year-old musician's goal is to have an awesome '80s hair-do. He wrote on his blog: "Today I set off on my newest project; to grow and maintain an authentic '80s style feathered haircut. It's something I've wanted to do for some time and I'm very excited to bring this amazing look into today's pop culture landscape. The feathered cut projects an attitude of ease and quiet confidence that seems to have all but eluded our generation."
Filed under: Let's Get This Party Started "CSI" star Gary Dourdan was probably plenty shocked when cops found him asleep in his car -- with coke, smack, and E allegedly in the whip, as TMZ first reported -- but his CSI peeps say it wasn't any surprise to them."We have been...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice The final phone messages that Chris Benoit left for his wife Nancy and son Dan -- whom he later murdered -- have just been released, and they're heartbreaking.WSB-TV in Atlanta obtained the calls, which were made in the days leading up to the...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Rob Lowe A second nanny in the Rob Lowe case has filed a cross complaint, and this one is ugly.Laura Boyce is not accusing Rob of sexual misdeeds, but she's throwing everything -- including the kitchen sink -- at his wife, Sheryl. TMZ is privy to the...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports Former NBA star Dennis Rodman was arrested last night on suspicion of felony domestic battery.He was arrested at 11:00 PM at a Century City hotel and was released early this morning. Law enforcement tells us they charge suspects with a felony if...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Uma Thurman is on the witness stand as we type, and we're getting constant updates from inside the courtroom, where she's having to face her creeperrific alleged stalker -- who nixed a plea deal in the case because he wanted to glimpse her...
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Mariah Carey Has Nick Cannon taken recycling to a new level by giving Mariah Carey his ex's old engagement ring? He's gone green -- and crazy!With reports that Nick and Mariah are engaged, Mimi has been sportin' a rock (left) that looks pretty similar to his...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird While lots of Hollywood's biggest stars just love flashing their Britney, some actually cover up down under. And we've got the proof!...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Talk Sports Dennis Rodman was arrested after a minor altercation with his girlfriend last night -- but they were all over each other earlier in the evening.In the video -- shot inside a bar hours before -- Rodman and his girlfriend, Gigi, appeared quite...
DAWSON’S CREEK star James Van DER BEEK loves showing off his vocal talents and insists his membership of his university’s a cappella choir is not geeky.The actor, who played Dawson Leery in the hit teen sitcom for more than five years, enjoyed the musical past-time - which sees singers perform unaccompanied - in the mid
Pop superstar MADONNA gave fans a special treat at a secret gig on Wednesday (30Apr08) - by bringing JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE onstage to sing with her.The Material Girl was performing for a select group of fans at New York’s Roseland Ballroom to celebrate the U.S. release of new album Hard Candy when her surprise guest was
Hollywood actress GYWNETH PALTROW is planning a lavish birthday for her daughter APPLE when the tot turns four later this month (14May08).The star is to spare no expense to give the youngster an extravagant "princess fairy theme".And Paltrow admits the youngster, her eldest child with husband Chris Martin has made the unusual request of a
SIR Paul McCartney has returned to the church in his hometown which rejected him from the choir when he was an aspiring 11-year-old singer.The former Beatle auditioned for a role in Liverpool Cathedral’s choir when he was a youngster, singing a verse of traditional Christmas carol Once In Royal David’s City in a bid to
Hollywood stars including Jennifer Aniston WILL FERRELL and ELLEN PAGE have joined forces to kick off a campaign calling for the release of imprisoned Myanmar activist AUNG SAN SUU KYI.The month-long campaign (begs01May08) will see 30 celebrities appear in Internet clips calling attention to human rights issues in the military-ruled Asian nation, formerly known as
Rapper Snoop Dogg has signed up to work with actress-turned-singer LINDSAY LOHAN on her forthcoming album, according to reports.The star - real name Calvin Broadus Jr. - has joined hip-hop artists such as Timbaland and Pharrell Williams to duet with the Mean Girls actress, who is working on her third LP.And according to showbiz journalist
Singer Ashlee Simpson was once so desperate to fit in as a dancer, she succumbed to an eating disorder.The 23-year-old stunned fans earlier last month (Apr08) when she proudly posed for the June (08) cover of U.S. magazine Shape in a red string bikini with a newly toned figure.But the Boyfriend hitmaker insists she wasn’t
Mariah Carey has sparked further speculation she is engaged to NICK CANNON after wearing a ring he reportedly gave to SELITA EBANKS last year (07).The singer sent gossips into a frenzy earlier this week (28Apr08) when she arrived at New York’s TriBeCa Film Festival wearing a 12-carat diamond ring on her wedding finger, allegedly from
Geri Halliwell has undergone a complete personality transformation since becoming a mother - she’s now able to be selfless.The mother-of-one, 35, admits she was self-absorbed before the birth of daughter Bluebell Madonna in 2006 - but she has since learned to care for others.She says, "I am humbled by having a child. I was incredibly
Musician John Mayer was so impressed by 1980s teen heartthrob MICHAEL J. FOX’s style - he has copied his iconic haircut.The singer, 30, was photographed on Wednesday (30Apr08) emerging from a salon in New York City with a distinctly retro style.And the star admits he turned back the clock to get inspiration for his new
Former American basketball star Dennis Rodman has been arrested on suspicion of felony domestic battery.The former husband of Carmen Electra was arrested on suspicion of attacking his girlfriend during an incident at Los Angeles’ Century City hotel on Wednesday (30Apr08).The 46-year-old was released on Thursday (01May08) morning on $50,000 (£25,000) bail.A spokesman for the star
GREY’S ANATOMY star Justin Chambers is finally getting a good night’s sleep after battling with a biological sleep disorder.The actor checked himself into Los Angeles’ UCLA Medical Center in January (08) for treatment after a period of getting only one hour of sleep each week.But now Chambers, 37, is now able to go through a
Actress Megan Fox has reportedly been banned from a supermarket in her hometown - after she was caught shoplifting there as a child.The National Enquirer claims 21-year-old Fox was caught stealing make-up from a Florida branch of the Wal-Mart during her rebellious teenage years.And the incident has now seen her banned from the store.A friend
ATONEMENT star James McAvoy and his actress wife ANNE MARIE DUFF ensure their work schedules never clash - because they fear spending time apart.The Scottish actor cannot bear to be apart from his wife - so has refused to take on any movie roles while his wife works on new projects.He tells Closer magazine, "We
Lindsay Lohan is about to land a new stepmother - her dad MICHAEL is planning to propose to his girlfriend.Lohan Sr. - who divorced the actress’ mother Dina in 2007 - has been dating Erin Paige for ten months, and the couple was spotted in New York this week (begs28Apr08) looking for rings.When asked about
AP - HONG KONG (AP) — Actress Mia Farrow was briefly questioned at Hong Kong's airport Thursday before officials allowed her to enter the Chinese territory to give a speech criticizing China's relations with Sudan.
Ne-Yo had turned down the Spice Girls for Rihanna. The R&B star has confessed that the girl group had asked him to write them a song but he was still busy working with the "Umbrella" singer.

The 25-year-old singer says it's nothing personal; it's just that he couldn't find the time for the five girls as he was already busy with one.
Reuters - Film buffs may have recognized Michelle Monaghan appeal in such movies as "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," "North Country" and "Gone Baby Gone."
Reuters - An anti-Bush tirade from Whoopi Goldberg laced with profanity might have hurt John Kerry's presidential candidacy four years ago. More recently, George Clooney said he'll support Barack Obama any way he can, even if it means keeping his distance.
AFP - US actress and activist Mia Farrow touched down in Hong Kong on Thursday, promising not to disturb the Olympic torch relay as she campaigns over Darfur and China's links to the Sudan government.
Reuters - Brazilian Gisele Bundchen is the world's top supermodel with estimated earnings of $35 million during the past year, according to new ranking released on Wednesday.
Geri Halliwell once propositioned British DJ JAMIE THEAKSTON - but the radio host turned her down as she was "too short".The Spice Girls star admits to having a crush on the 6 foot 4 inches (1.93 metres) presenter during her time in the girl band.But Halliwell was devastated when Theakston spurned her advances - blaming
Welsh singer/songwriter SHAKIN’ STEVENS wants to be more like Kylie Minogue as the Australian pop star has a talent for reinventing her image.The star, who has scored 34 top 40 hit singles in the U.K. alone throughout his career, is still going strong at 60 and was recently announced as one of the main acts
A second nanny has launched legal action against Rob Lowe accusing his wife SHERYL of sexual harassment - just weeks after another childminder filed a similar suit against the actor.Former childminder Jessica Gibson filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against Lowe last month (Apr08), alleging he touched her inappropriately on several occasions between September 2005 and
Actor Kevin Gage has been arrested for drug possession in Annapolis, Maryland.The Heat star - who was once married to John Travolta’s wife Kelly Preston was reportedly caught smoking marijuana by police on Tuesday (19Apr08) when they were called to the scene of a loud party.The 48-year-old was cited and released on his own recognisance,
Former THE SOPRANOS star Edie Falco has become a mum for the second time.The actress reportedly adopted a baby girl in February (08).According to America’s People magazine, the infant is called Macy.Falco already has a three-year-old son named Anderson.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment News Network (www.wenn.com)
LATEST: The makers of Sex and THE CITY: THE MOVIE have decided to downsize the film’s world premiere in London - after coming under fire for not launching the film in New York.Both the hit TV series and the movie were filmed in the Big Apple and the city features highly in storylines.And movie bosses
Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow binged on junk food after she gave up her strict macrobiotic diet while pregnant with her daughter APPLE.The Sliding Doors star spent years following the super-healthy regime which only allowed her to eat staple foods such as brown rice, beans and vegetables banning processed and sugary items. But Paltrow quit the
Fans of Avril Lavigne were left fuming on Wednesday evening (30Apr08) when they arrived at the singer’s Cox Arena show in San Diego, California only to find the pop star had quietly cancelled the concert.The Sk8ter Boi hitmaker, whose U.S. tour has been plagued by poor ticket sales, called in sick earlier in the day
A judge in New York has dismissed a lawsuit against Jennifer Lopez from a writer who accused the star of stealing his idea for a TV series.Jack Bunick filed suit at the U.S. District Court in Manhattan claiming 2006 drama series South Beach - which was executive produced by the star - was too similar
Australian actress Nicole Kidman is to play DUSTY SPRINGFIELD in a new biopic of the singer’s life.The 40-year-old star is to team up again with Michael Cunningham - who scripted her Oscar-winning performance in 2002’s The Hours.The movie will chronicle Springfield’s rise to fame in the 1960s and touch on her battles with alcohol, drugs
Not long ago, the Dotspotter community gushed over a Johnny Depp story in which he recorded a voice message for a young fan of his who was in a coma. Well, the quirky heartthrob is back on the "nice guy" radar after leaving a very generous tip for a very lucky waitress in Illinois. Dotspotter Star Blogger, GabbyBabble, has the scoop…   Johnny Depp reportedly left a $1500 tip after having dinner. The generous Hollywood actor was said to have enjoyed a nice dinner with friends while in Oskosh, Wisconsin as he's there filming his latest movie Public Enemies. A source said:   "Johnny had a big dinner with his friends at one of the local restaurants. When the bill came...

[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Looks like the apple doesn't fall far from the tree in the Thornton family. This time it's Billy Bob son, Willie, who's making the headlines for a sexual relationship he had with a 22 year old woman. Did I mention Willie is only 14? Dotspotter Star blogger, alyk, has the details…   A 22 year old woman is under investigation for allegedly maintaining a sexual relationship with Billy Bob Thornton’s 14 year old son, William. Police said William, known as “Willie,” may be the victim of “unlawful sex.” Here’s what we know. Willie Thornton, age 14, was dating a 22-year-old woman. Her ex-boyfriend apparently became jealous. Sources say the ex called...

[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Wedding bells are ringing for Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey! Rumors are rampant the two are engaged…This could be a musical force to be reckoned with. Dotspotter star user, hcarroll, has the dirt…   She’s on top of the world with a No. 1 new album, and it appears that Mariah Carey has even more reason to celebrate. Breaking reports from Access Hollywood claim that Mimi is ready for another go at marriage - getting engaged to her beau, Nick Cannon A source close to Carey has confirmed to the entertainment news agency that the music diva is indeed engaged to the actor/rapper, but reps for both singers were unavailable for .   Carey was previously married...

[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Happy Birthday to "Rushmore" director Wes Anderson (1969), Smashing Pumpkins bassist D'arcy Wretzky (1968), country superstar Tim McGraw (1967), "The Passion of the Christ" actress Maia Morgenstern (1962), "Ghostbusters" singer Ray Parker Jr. (1954), "Law & Order SVU" actor Dann Florek (1950), action director John Woo (1946),


Reuters - Standing in the shower before the Tokyo premiere of his movie "The Bucket List," Jack Nicholson contemplated his own "bucket list" of last great goals, the three-time Oscar winner said on Wednesday.
AP - Tom Cruise two-part interview on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" includes a snowmobile ride and a frank discussion of his rocky media image, followed by an in-studio celebration of "Risky Business" 25 years ago, a person close to the production told The Associated Press Wednesday.
AP - Diamond wasn't Brooke White best friend on "American Idol" Wednesday night.
AP - Playwright, actor and filmmaker Tyler Perry, media mogul Rupert Murdoch former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg are among the newsmakers on Time magazine's list of the world's 100 most influential people.
AP - NEW YORK (AP) — A judge on Wednesday tossed out a lawsuit by a television writer who claimed Jennifer Lopez had a hand in stealing his idea for a TV series.
Reuters - Indie studio ThinkFilm has picked up "Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired," a documentary that generated early sales buzz at the Sundance Film Festival in January,
Reuters - Pop singer Jewel is going country, and says she is willing to pay her dues to win acceptance. She will release her first country album, "Perfectly Clear," on June 3, and will hit the road with Brad Paisley beginning June 11 in Albuquerque, N.M.
Reuters - Scandal has always suited "American Idol." From accusations of voting irregularities to the secret personal histories of contestants, Fox's unequaled reality hit produces a flurry of new controversies every season.
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (AP) - Vin Diesel has stopped chasing bad guys long enough to endorse the president of the Dominican Republic for re-election. Diesel appears in a Dominican campaign commercial urging a vote for his friend, President Leonel Fernandez.


Aussie star Hugh Jackman had to thank a paparazzi photographer for helping him find his lost son on a California beach. The actor was relaxing in Malibu with kids Oscar, eight, Ava, two, when Oscar disappeared.


Filed under: Celebrity Justice Kevin Gage the actor who played Waingro in the movie "Heat," was arrested for drug possession in Annapolis, Md. yesterday.Annapolis PD tell TMZ they found Gage in the act of smoking a hand-rolled marijuana joint after they were called to the scene...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Rob Lowe A second nanny in the Rob Lowe case has filed a cross complaint, and this one is ugly.Laura Boyce is not accusing Rob of sexual misdeeds, but she's throwing everything -- including the kitchen sink -- at his wife, Sheryl. TMZ is privy to the...
Hot couple Drew Barrymore and JUSTIN LONG are planning to marry in the Caribbean later this year (08), according to spies who overheard them plotting the ceremony over a recent lunch date. The pair recently topped of a poll of Hollywood love-birds reportedly chatted about an intimate affair, involving close friends and family members only.
TERRENCE HOWARD has saluted filmmaker JON FAVREAU for not casting him as IRON MAN - because Robert Downey JR. was a much better fit for the comic book hero’s heavy metal suit.Howard admits he was an early frontrunner to play Tony Stark/Iron Man and had meetings with director Favreau about the role.Eventually the Hustle &
Stunning new photos of Jennifer Aniston and JOHN MAYER appear to have outed the celebrity pair as a couple.The world exclusive pictures, which appear on the cover and inside the upcoming issue of In Touch magazine, show the former Friends star and the rocker lounging on a Miami, Florida beach together.Taken just last weekend (26-27Apr08),
COLDPLAY star Chris Martin got more advice than he bargained for while working with BRIAN ENO on the band’s new album - because the veteran producer offered up sex tips.The band hired the former Roxy Music star, who is famous for his studio work with U2 and Talking Heads, to help create a new sound
Britney Spears has been given the perfect U.S. Mother’s Day gift - a day with her kids.Thanks to continued improvements in the pop star’s relationship with ex-husband Kevin Federline, the rapper/dancer has agreed to let Sean Preston and Jayden James spend 11 May (08) with their mum.Federline was given full custody of the kids after
Gwyneth Paltrow can’t stop sobbing as she promotes new film IRON MAN around the world - because her commitments to the action movie have taken her away from her kids.The Oscar winner has never spent more than three days apart from her children Apple and Moses - and the promotional schedule for Iron Man is
BON JOVI star Jon Bon JOVI has turned his back on his native New Jersey after setting up a new home across the Hudson River in Manhattan.The rocker, who named one of his band’s albums after his native state, moved to New York with his family last year (07), and he reveals everyone is thrilled
Organisers of last weekend’s (25-27Apr08) Coachella Festival were forced to go litter picking through the streets and gardens of Indio, California on Tuesday (29Apr08) thanks to Roger Waters and BARACK OBAMA.The former Pink Floyd rocker reportedly hired a plane to drop thousands of tiny flyers urging locals and festivalgoers to vote for U.S. presidential hopeful
Death-defying illusionist David Blaine set a new world record on U.S. TV on Wednesday (30Apr08) when he held his breath underwater for 17 minutes and four seconds.With Guinness Book of Records official Stuart Claxton in the audience for the feat on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Blaine climbed into a water-filled sphere to beat the record
Helen Hunt had to tackle the projectionist at the premiere of her new movie AND THEN SHE FOUND ME, because the picture was completely out of focus.The actress screened her directorial debut for the first time at the Toronto Film Festival in Canada last September (07), and she confesses she was terrified as soon as
Jennifer Love HEWITT and PATRICK DEMPSEY have been named America’s sexiest TV stars.The two actors have claimed alternative covers of TV Guide’s Sexiest Stars issue and Love Hewitt’s onscreen husband in hit thriller Ghost Whisperer, David Conrad, is far from surprised she is the tops.He says, "In the three years that we’ve been filming, there’s
Comedian Anthony Anderson is one of the few people in America who can enjoy marijuana legally - he is prescribed the drug to alleviate chronic joint pain.Anderson was stunned by the different shapes, sizes and varieties the drug comes in - and he insists it really works.He says, "I went to the doctor for this
ANGELINA JOLIE has fuelled rumours she’s planning to give birth to her second natural child in France after moving into Microsoft co-founder PAUL ALLEN’s villa in St Jean Cap Ferrat for the summer (08).Local reports suggest the actress, her partner Brad Pitt and their four children flew to nearby Nice, France on Monday (28Apr08) and
MADONNA is on course to land her seventh number one album in America after her new release HARD CANDY scored first-day sales of 100,000 on Tuesday (29Apr08).If she does, as expected, hit the top spot next week (07May08), she’ll topple Mariah Carey, who has just claimed her second week at number one with her sixth
AP - A judge on Wednesday tossed out a lawsuit by a television writer who claimed Jennifer Lopez had a hand in stealing his idea for a TV series.
AP - They are rare, intimate images of John Lennon just before the breakup of the Beatles: He's hunched over a piano writing songs, smoking pot, joking about putting LSD in President Nixon's tea.
AP - Broadway and TV star Mandy Patinkin goes off-Broadway next season, starring as Prospero in a revival of William Shakespeare's "The Tempest" for Classic Stage Company. CSC artistic director, Brian Kulick, will direct.
AFP - Megastar couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and their four children have traveled to the south of France where they will stay for some time, People magazine reported online Wednesday.
AP - When Gwyneth Paltrow made the rounds to promote "Iron Man," the buzz wasn't about the Oscar winner's return to the screen after an extended hiatus. It wasn't about the curious casting of a serious actress as a superhero's secretary.
AP - Tina Turner says she's hitting the road again for her first tour in the United States in seven years.
AP - Cher says she dated Tom Cruise when he was just a "shy boy." The singer-actress discussed the relationship on an episode of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" taped Saturday in Las Vegas before a crowd of 4,000 people, according to Harpo Productions.
Reuters - Hollywood actors including Will Ferrell and Sylvester Stallone have joined a monthlong video campaign to win support for jailed Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi.
AP - LOS ANGELES (AP) — "The View," "Rachael Ray" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" were among the Daytime Emmy Award nominees announced Wednesday.
AP - Mindy McCready has "caught her breath" and gone back to work on a new album following her admission of a long-standing relationship with Roger Clemens, a representative for the country star said Wednesday.
Ashlee Simpson has hit out at reports she and fiance Pete Wentz are planning to follow in the footsteps of her sister Jessica Simpson and star in a spin-off of reality TV show Newlyweds.


A videotape that allegedly shows Angelina Jolie snorting and smoking heroin has been offered for sale - according to reports. A source tells the National Enquirer the tape shows Jolie, before she was famous, taking drugs with friends.


Teen star Jamie Lynn Spears' mother has let it slip that the pregnant actress is expecting a baby girl. The 17-year-old star stunned the world when she confirmed she was expecting her first child in December, and now her mom Lynne has been overheard telling friends the baby will be her first granddaughter.


LOS ANGELES (AP) - Paula Abdul must be hearing double. On a night when ''American Idol'' switched up the judges' format by making them hold their appraisals until every contestant had a turn, Abdul offered feedback Tuesday for two songs by Jason Castro - except that he'd only sung one.


Pop star Jessica Simpson credits boyfriend Tony Romo with reigniting her failing career - because he helped her feel at ease in her own skin. Simpson has felt competitive with her past loves - former husband Nick Lachey and singer/songwriter boyfriend John Mayer - but has overcome her relationship anxiety with the football star.


Legendary actor Ian McKellen has confirmed he will revive his famed role as wizard Gandalf in the movie adaptations of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel The Hobbit. McKellen, who has appeared as Gandalf in all three Lord Of The Rings films, had made no secret of his desire to land the part - even though Peter Jackson would not be directing.


ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) - Senate candidate Al Franken dogged by accusations that he failed to file tax returns in California, said Tuesday he will pay about $70,000 in back income taxes in 17 states dating to 2003. Most of the income at issue was from speeches and other paid appearances by the comedian-turned candidate, who said he got bad advice from his accountant but takes responsibility for the errors.


American Pie star Jason Biggs has married actress Jenny Mollen at a simple ceremony in Los Angeles. The couple wed at City Hall on April 23rd - without family or friends in attendance.


Actress and comedian Kathy Griffin has confirmed that she and billionaire Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak have split. And it seems, that Wozniak may have gotten married over the weekend.

Griffin said she and Wozniak broke up a while back and she only recently heard that he was about to get wed. She said, "I got an e-mail last week from him, and he is going to marry someone else. I think he might be married."
Actress Edie Falco may be best known for her role as part of the "Sopranos" family, but in real-life Falco has her own family. Now the actress has added to her family by adopting a baby girl from Florida.

The new baby's name is Macy, and Falco adopted her in February, and she joins older brother Anderson, who is 3. According to Falco's manager, everybody is thrilled and they are all doing great.
Pop star Jessica Simpson is used to having her relationships in the spotlight, so it is no surprise that she opens up about dating Dallas Cowboy quarterback Tony Romo in the new issue of Glamour Magazine. Simpson appears on the cover of the June issue and dishes inside about her new man.

Even though they have only been dating since Thanksgiving, Simpson tells Glamour that it feels like forever. Simpson, 27, said, "I love this guy. Can you feel it?"
Actress Susan Sarandon in England recently for the London premiere of "Speed Racer," talked about how she stays looking young. The 61-year-old star said her secret is natural.

According to People.com, the star said she believes her kids help keep her young. She has one daughter, Eva, by director Franco Amurri, and two sons, Jack and Miles, with longtime partner Tim Robbins.
Given Pierce's volatile past with the paps, the former 007 probably didn't want his friend to do what he did last night.Brosnan distanced himself from the guy as quickly as possible -- and good thing, because his bud's rant was definitely a bit...
Filed under: Wacky and Weird You'd think a guy like Leslie Jordan -- an openly gay actor who was on "Will & Grace" -- would have great gaydar. But times, they are a-changin'.See Also Ryan Seacrest Primps His Ride...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Baby Watch Sarah Ferguson daughter, Princess Beatrice of York, is not a little girl anymore -- she's 19!The Weight Watchers spokesperson's eldest child went Jet-skiing in St. Barts on Wednesday. Beatrice is fifth in line for the British throne.See Also ...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies, Heather Locklear Robert Buckley has done what Denise Richards couldn't -- look hotter than Heather Locklear The 26-year-old "Lipstick Jungle" stud showed off his sweaty, rippling God-given talents while shooting a movie in Hawaii with Locklear on Tuesday.Heather has...
Filed under: TV Matthew Modine hurled the N-word for all to hear on "The O'Reilly Factor" last night. He was making a point about Reverend Jeremiah Wright and then mentioned his daddy, who used to refer to blacks as uppity N****rs. The N-word was bleeped, but what...
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Wacky and Weird Sure, Jamie Lynn a knocked-up, unwed 17-year-old living in Kentwood, LA ... but she's the only knocked-up, unwed 17-year-old living in Kentwood, LA who's also got her own Range Rover! It pays to be Britney's sista.See Also Jamie Lynn Baby...
Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! In the '80s, Tyne Daly played tough NYC police detective Mary Beth Lacey on the procedural drama, "Cagney & Lacey." Guess what she looks like now!...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Billy Zane is being sued by director Uwe Boll for brokering a distribution deal that went south.According to a lawsuit filed today, Zane put Boll's production company in touch with another company to handle the U.S. distribution of the movie...
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Break-Ups, Celebrity Feuds Hulk Hogan isn't cooperating with his wife's questions about how much bling he's rolling in. Maybe daughter Brooke can gently massage the issue.Hulk's soon to be ex-wife Linda filed with Florida's Pinellas County Judicial court asking the Hulkster to...
Filed under: American Idol, We're Just Sayin' "American Idol" wannabe David Cook (left) on last night's show -- and a freshly shaven Rosie O'Donnell (right) back in 2002.One of them is a lesbian icon.We're just sayin'!See Also Carly Smithson Hams it Up Heidi Montag Is a Fashion...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Baby Watch, Halle Berry Hot Mamas While baby Nahla was nowhere in sight, voluptuous new mom Halle Berry did show off her gorgeous girls as she shopped in L.A. on Tuesday.Milk really does do a body good.See Also Yes, This Woman Just Had a Baby...
Filed under: Dancing with the Stars He showed up in a sling to rehearsals, but Cristian de la Fuente seemed to suggest his injury could be fake. Of course, he also said his face might be a mask and called Cheryl Burke hot ... so he was likely lying.See Also "DWTS" -- Deaf and...
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Jennifer Aniston John Mayer So are they or aren't they? John Mayer played coy today when the paps gave him the full court press about Jennifer Aniston See Also Saget Makes John Mayer His Bitch John Mayer: Help Me, Steve Jobs!!...