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"It was like my butt had double chins." Funnyman Jack Black wasn't impressed with his body double's backside 'tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood' Returns For Third Season June 17
Actors and proud new parents Tori Spelling and husband Dean McDermott are checking out of their bed & breakfast and moving back to Hollywood Zhang Ziyi Says She's Outraged By Quake Ignorance
HONG KONG (AP) - ''Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon'' star Zhang Ziyi says she's outraged by what she says is ignorance about the recent earthquake in China. Neil Diamond Credits 'pulp Fiction' Drug Song For Comeback
Neil Diamond has publicly credited moviemaker Quentin Tarantino for his career comeback Woman Agrees To Leave Colin Farrell Alone...for Now
The former telephone sex worker who announced she was "waging a war on Colin Farrell after he filed a restraining order against her Jackie Chan Plans Chinese Earthquake Movie
Jackie Chan is planning to make a film about last week's devastating Chinese earthquake, Nick To Hulk: Call The Judge, Stat!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Nick Hogan asks his dad to pull a Paris Hilton -- pleading with him to "call the judge" to ask if Nick can be sprung from the joint and placed under house arrest.In a taped conversation between Nick and Hulk Hogan the lil' inmate is freaking out...
Britney To Kids: The Shopping Spree's For Me!
Filed under: Britney Spears The Rich Life Holy American Express! The weaved wonder went on a Britastic Lisa Kline shopping spree this week -- and she got the goods! Brit spent around $2,500 on herself - with her most expensive purchase a $380 Brian Reyes cami (yes- a tank top). She also...
Best Hopes For Mccartney Reunion
THE BEATLES original drummer PETE BEST hopes to reunite with his former bandmate Paul McCartney - as he hasn’t seen the star for over 40 years. The 66-year-old musician was part of the Fab Four from 1960 to 1962, before Ringo Starr was drafted into the band to take his place.Best insists he was good
Tommy Lee Gets Animated
MOTLEY CRUE star Tommy Lee is to lend his voice to a new cartoon - based on his life story.The rocker has signed up to take part in the making of The Life and Times of Jimmy Jaxx, which will be produced by the team behind the 2007 film Blades of Glory.The Fox TV show
Mcelhone's Husband Died Of Heart Defect
LATEST: The husband of actress Natascha McElhone died of a fatal heart condition, according to the results of a post-mortem examination.Plastic surgeon Martin Kelly was found slumped on the doorstep of the couple’s London home on Tuesday (20May08) night and died later in hospital.The tragic news came just a day after they celebrated their 10th
Russian Communists Move To Ban Indiana Jones
Members of Russia’s Communist party are outraged about the group’s portrayal in new movie INDIANA JONES AND THE KINGDOM OF THE CRYSTAL SKULL - and are calling for the film to be banned in the country.The action blockbuster sees Cate Blanchett play the leader of a Russian communist organisation running amok in the U.S. in
Dirt Star Allen Pregnant
DIRT star Laura Allen is expecting her first child with model husband BRUCE WEYMAN.Allen, who acted alongside Courteney Cox in the hit show, has confirmed she is delighted with the news.She tells People.com, "We are overjoyed to bring the first grandchild into both families this summer. We don’t know boy or girl, but we are
De La Fuente Recovering After Arm Surgery
LATEST: Actor Cristian de LA FUENTE is recovering after undergoing surgery on his shattered arm following America’s DANCING WITH THE STARS finale.The Chilean hunk tore a muscle in his bicep during a samba on the reality TV contest several weeks ago and has been forced to wear a brace on his arm for the subsequent
Lohan Denies Lesbian Relationship - Again
Lindsay Lohan has once again been forced to deny she is a lesbian after she was photographed apparently kissing her close friend SAMANTHA RONSON.The duo - who have kept gossips guessing about the nature of their relationship for the last six months - were seen repeatedly embracing and cuddling up to one another at a
Beckham Beats Kutcher & Phillippe To Sexiest Man Title
Soccer ace DAVID BECKHAM has seen off competition from Ashton Kutcher and RYAN PHILLIPPE to land the title of America’s sexiest man.England star Beckham was voted top of a poll of male celebrities by U.S.magazine OK! - which aimed to find America’s top "man candy".The 33-year-old took first place, while Hollywood hunks Kutcher and Phillippe
Campbell To Face Air Rage Charges
LATEST: Supermodel Naomi Campbell will face criminal charges over an incident on a British Airways (BA) plane - which saw her accused of abusing a police officer.The catwalk beauty was arrested at London’s Heathrow airport last month (Apr08) following a dispute over her luggage, which was lost in the airport’s recent Terminal 5 baggage handling
Allen Denies Simons Reunion
Lily Allen has dismissed speculation she has reconciled with her ex-boyfriend ED SIMONS - insisting she is not "some failed baby machine trying to win my man back".The couple split earlier this year (08) shortly after the Smile singer suffered a miscarriage and lost the pair’s baby.Allen fuelled speculation she had got back together with
Winehouse Denies Israel Rehab Trip
LATEST: Amy Winehouse has refuted reports she is set to travel to Israel to receive rehabilitative treatment to kick her alleged drug addiction.According to the Jewish Chronicle, the troubled singer was reportedly ordered by her management to undergo a "very short, intensive and effective treatment" costing $12,800 (£6,400) at the western Asian country’s Barzilai Medical
Farrell Accuser Wins Prostitution Battle & Takes Aim At The Police
The woman who tried to sue Colin Farrell for sexual harassment has been cleared of prostitution and loitering charges.Dessarae Bradford was exonerated from all hooker accusations in a Los Angeles court on Tuesday (20May08).Delighted Bradford says, "The jury took a little over an hour to reach their unanimous decision, and I have been cleared of
Winehouse Confirms Bond Theme Rumours
LATEST: Amy Winehouse has confirmed she has been working on the title track from forthcoming BOND movie QUANTUM OF SOLACE - following weeks of speculation about the track.The troubled star was rumoured to have been dropped as the film’s official musical muse after DJ Mark Ronson told reporters he had scrapped his 007 collaboration with
Zhang Ziyi Says She's Outraged By Quake Ignorance (ap)
AP - "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon" star Zhang Ziyi says she's outraged by what she says is ignorance about the recent earthquake in China.
Robert Downey Jr. To Play Hugh Hefner?
When it comes to living the Playboy lifestyle, Hugh Hefner's the first person that comes to mind. Word on the street is the living legend now has a biopic in the works. While the deal isn’t 100% yet, there’s a good chance that Robert Downey Jr. will play the lead role. I'm a little skeptical about this casting decision but let's see what Dotspotter blogger, winsol2000, has to say… It’s not a 100 percent done deal, but sources say Hefner has signed off on Downey to play him in the movie, with the working title “Playboy” (How Original). Chicago is expected to be used for the shooting of scenes focusing on the early years of...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Bow Wow To Retire
Time to bust out those Bow Wow mp3s and get your fill because the 21 year old entertainer has decided to retire from his music career and focus on acting. Dotspotter blogger, DaNews.com, has the lowdown on Bow Wow’s plans… Actor-rapper Shad Moss, aka Bow Wow is focusing on acting full time.Moss has joined the upcoming fifth season of HBO’s “Entourage” in a recurring role, playing Charlie, a new stand-up comic client of E (Kevin Connolly). Additionally, he has landed a role opposite Forest Whitaker and Isaiah Washington in the Weinstein Co.’s sports drama “Patriots,” about a high school basketball team in post-Katrina...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Pete Wentz And Ashlee's Fake Plastic Honeymoon
Pete Wentz may be a smarter business man than we all thought. It looks like the rocker has come to terms with the fact that his wife, Ashlee Simpson couldn't sing her way out of a paper bag. She won't be bringing home the bacon and Fall Out Boy won't be around forever…This has to be the reason why the two have decided against going on a honeymoon for "financial reasons" right? Dotspotter blogger, sillypro, has the scoop on the frugal pair… Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson are too cheap to honeymoon. Pete, 27, said the pair would rather hang out in their Los Angeles basement, with inflatable palm trees, than spend money on an exotic holiday to celebrate...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Sex And The City Giveaway!
Sex and The City movie fever is almost too hot to handle! Not to worry though, for the next four weeks, Dotspotter will be serving up a weekly SATC fix for all of our fabulous users. Start catching up on those past Sex and The City episodes because the more you can recall about "funky spunk, nippies, Mr. Big and cosmos," the greater your chances are of winning a goodie bag packed with all sorts of SATC treats! Every week, we'll post 2 new Sex and The City trivia questions in the DSpot. As long as you're 18 and over, all you have to do is answer both questions correctly in a 'Private Message' to me, Emily! So yes, you must be logged in to enter… Haven't signed up...[Read full story on Dotspotter]
Celebrity Birthdays, May 24
Happy Birthday to country singer Billy Gilman (1988), basketball star Tracy "T-Mac" McGrady (1979), rapper Heavy D (1967), "Talladega Nights" star John C. Reilly (1965), "The English Patient" actress Kristin Scott Thomas (1960), 'health Issues' Force Paul Newman Out Of Director's Role (afp)
AFP - Health problems mean that US actor Paul Newman will not be able to direct a play that his theater company plans to show later this year, his publicist announced Friday.
Dustin Hoffman Says Monogamy "not Natural"
Dustin Hoffman says monogamy isn't natural. Hoffman - who has been married to second wife Lisa Gottsegen for 27 years - says loving only one person doesn't come naturally to him.
Madonna Says Adopting Her Child Like "natural Childbrith"
Madonna says her adoption of Malawian baby David Banda was like "natural childbirth."The '4 Minutes' singer said the adoption was an incredibly painful process because it involved so much bureaucracy.
P. Diddy Funnier Than Eddie Murphy?
P. Diddy is wittier than Eddie Murphy Tracey Edmonds, who split from Eddie last year, is now dating the rap mogul and has been comparing the two men.
Swayze, Meet Crazy
Filed under: American Idol, Nurse! TMZ spies at tonight's Lakers/Spurs game spotted this tender moment between Patrick Swayze and Paula Abdul.Swayze was diagnosed with cancer back in January. Paula Abdul has been wacko for as long as we can remember....
Model Trains Keep Collins Away From The Studio
Phil Collins has been forced to put his new solo album on indefinite hold because he’s too busy creating a model railway world at his home in Switzerland.The rocker insists he won’t return to the studio until he’s finished creating his sons’ train set.He tells Rolling Stone magazine, "I just got sidetracked with model railroads
Diamond: 'pulp Fiction Drug Song Sparked My Comeback'
Neil Diamond has publicly credited moviemaker QUENTIN TARANTINO for his career comeback - because the use of GIRL, YOU’LL BE A WOMAN SOON in PULP FICTION gave the crooner a big boost.Oddly, Diamond initially turned down Tarantino’s approach because he feared the scene featuring Urge Overkill’s rendition of his moody classic glorified drugs and drug
Chan Plans Chinese Earthquake Movie
Movie action man Jackie Chan is planning to make a film about last week’s (ends16May08) devastating Chinese earthquake, which left almost 60,000 dead and more than five million homeless.The 7.9-magnitude quake stunned the world and now Chan wants to do everything he can to help the shellshocked survivors - and that involves making a film
Ailing Newman Pulls Out Of Play
Movie icon Paul Newman has fuelled reports he’s battling cancer after pulling out of plans to direct the stage production for Of Mice and Men at the Westport Country Playhouse in Connecticut.Newman has laughed off reports about his failing health, insisting recent trips to a doctor that were made public were for treatment of athlete’s
Hogan In Talks To Return As A Mental Patient
CROCODILE DUNDEE is heading back to the big screen - to save the U.S.President.Aussie actor Paul Hogan is in negotiations to come out of semi-retirement for new movie The Caretakers, according to MovieHole.net.He’ll reportedly play one of two mental patients attempting to free a fictitious U.S. leader from mercenary kidnappers in the film comedy.The movie
Marvel Greenlights Runaways Series
Edmonds Blasts Diddy Romance Report
LATEST: EDDIE MURPHY’s ex-wife Tracey Edmonds has blasted reports she’s dating rap mogul SEAN `DIDDY’ COMBS.In a recent British tabloid article, Edmonds was quoted referring to Diddy as her new man - but she insists the latest romantic link is all wrong.A statement from Edmonds’ publicist reads, "Tracey Edmonds never uttered the words quoted… The
Affleck Jets Off To The Sudan To Gain More Knowledge
Ben Affleck was so worried his views on the crisis in the Sudan would not be enough to spark change in the region he jetted off to Africa to get a closer look.The movie star has just returned from a fact-finding trip to the Sudan after adopting the refugee problem and ongoing war in the
Madonna To Headline Michael Moore Film Festival
Documentary maker MICHAEL MOORE has landed a big boost for his Traverse City Film Festival in Michigan - MADONNA’s coming home for it.The pop superstar’s I am Because We Are documentary, about Aids orphans in Malawi, will headline the alternative film festival in August (08).And the Material Girl will be there in person.Thrilled Moore says,
Paul Newman Will Not Direct 'of Mice And Men' (ap)
AP - Citing unspecified health issues, Paul Newman will not direct the fall production of John Steinbeck's "Of Mice and Men" at Connecticut's Westport Country Playhouse, the theater's artistic directors announced Friday.
Singer-songwriter Still Her Own Mann With Diy Model (reuters)
Reuters - Aimee Mann named her new release "@#%&! Smilers" as a tongue-in-cheek protest of people who constantly prod others to put on a happy face, even when they don't feel like it.
Sinatra Still The Chairman With Hit Album (reuters)
Reuters - Frank Sinatra is having a very good week. Buoyed by a cavalcade of marketing and advertising surrounding multiple products tied to the 10th anniversary of his death, "Nothing but the Best" (Reprise), a collection of remastered classics, has debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard 200 with sales of 99,000 copies, according to Nielsen SoundScan.
R. Kelly Fan Arrested For Disrupting Court
R. Kelly trial for child pornography charges was briefly disrupted on Thursday when a fan snuck into the Chicago, Illinois, courthouse and yelled at jurors to free the troubled singer. Nicole Richie Wins Motherhood Award
Socialite Nicole Richie will be honored with a parenting award - just five months into motherhood. Madonna To Show Film At Michael Moore's Festival
TRAVERSE CITY, Mich. (AP) - Madonna's new film on the impoverished nation of Malawi has wowed another maker of documentaries: Michael Moore. Madonna's Handbag Raises $500k At Auction
Madonna's Chanel handbag sold for almost half a million dollars at a charity auction at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday. Morton, Watson Share Screen Time In 'synecdoche'
CANNES, France (AP) - Samantha Morton says people sometimes confuse her with fellow British actress Emily Watson Jenna Jameson Wants Kids Without Marriage
Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has given up on marriage - she wants to follow in Angelina Jolie's footsteps and start a family out of wedlock. Neil Patrick Harris Pays Tribute To Boyfriend's Late Mother
Actor Neil Patrick Harris has paid tribute to the mother of his longterm boyfriend, who lost her battle with cancer last week. Mischa Barton Designs Handbags
Mischa Barton is developing her own line of handbags. The star has created a range inspired by "vintage" designs she has discovered while traveling the world. Nanny For Jennifer Lopez Walks Out - Or Gets Canned?
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony are caring for their 3-month-old twins, Max and Emme, full time and without the help of nannies says a report in Us Weekly. The magazine says that the couple's nanny "abruptly left" in mid-April, and they have since decided to do diaper duty themselves.
Ashton Kutcher Says Demi Moore "completes Him"
Ashton Kutcher says wife Demi Moore completes him.The 'What Happens in Vegas' star - who, at 30, is 15 years younger than the Hollywood beauty - says marrying Demi and becoming a stepfather to her three daughters has made him happier than he could ever have imagined.
Tomkat To Throw Hollywood Housewarming Party
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are set to have a star-studded house-warming party.The Hollywood couple, who recently moved into a $35 million Beverly Hills mansion, have invited a host of their A-list friends to a welcoming bash on May 31.
Tori Spelling Says Her Husband Is Her "rock"
Tori Spelling says husband Dean McDermott has been her "rock" throughout her second pregnancy.The former 'Beverly Hills 90210' star - who already has a 14-month-old son Liam with Dean - says she wouldn't have coped if Dean wasn't by her side.
Diddy Makes Naomi Catwalk The Plank!
Filed under: Meltdowns Glamazon Naomi Campbell celebrated her 38th b-day Wednesday by getting into some ridiculous drama! So when Naomi -- who had been partying on her boat with convicted felon and known con man Christopher Rocancourt (who has admitted to bilking investors...
Paris' Ex Puts The Ass In Class
Filed under: Paris Hilton Paris Hilton's' sex tape co-star Rick Salomon had one line of well-wishes for his ex and her new beau -- and it was as crass as you would expect.See Also
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Sharon's Good Side? Not Her Backside!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies Sharon Stone just turned 50 and looks great -- from the front!La Stone let it all hang out in Cannes on Thursday and proved she still has the ass of a 22-year-old ... Mischa Barton.See Also Got Cottage Cheese?...
Mickey Rourke: No Shirt, No Problem
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Yes, Mickey Rourke really showed up to Mr. Chow like this -- and they actually let him in.We're not sure what's worse: his bare chest or his crazy face.See Also Mickey Rourke Busted ... on a Vespa!...
Star Jones' Ruff Meal
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky and Weird, Critters, Food Glorious Food Former morbidly-obese lawyer Star Jones stuffed her face with all sorts of gooey kibble at a restaurant in Cannes on Thursday.No domesticated animals were harmed in the making of her meal. We think.See Also
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Ashlee: Lip-synching For Two?
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Baby Watch, Hot Mamas, Ashlee Simpson Now that Pete has made an honest woman out of her, is honeymooner Ashlee Wentz showing off more than just her new tan in the Caribbean?That's some maternal glow!See Also
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Big Love For The Walking Dead
Filed under: Beauty 4,000-year-old Harry Dead Stanton had an out of body experience last night at Dan Tana's.It's unknown if the droopy-faced actor sees dead people ... at least without a mirror....
Calm Down, You Don't Own Bev Hills Too!
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Mel Gibson That vacation with Britney in Costa Rica didn't cool down Mel Gibson temper at all.Mel got snippy when the valet at Madeo didn't have his car ready. Then he snubbed the one person asking him for a pic. Then he ran back inside. See Also ...
Jake From "melrose Place": 'memba Him?!
Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?! In the '90s, Grant Show became famous playing the resident hunk on apartment complex melodrama "Melrose Place." Guess what he looks like now!...
Drag Queen Or "baywatch" Babe?
Filed under: Wacky and Weird Traci Bingham a naturally-born woman, thanked David Hasselhoff for teaching her how to run on the beach.Interestingly, Traci failed to thank RuPaul for teaching her how to do hair and makeup.See Also
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Hulk Thumps Nick With "heavy Stuff"
Filed under: Celebrity Justice When Nick Hogan talks to his dad from jail, he's a completely different person than when he's with his mom. He sounds like a seminary student, not a blithering mess.On the other hand, WTF is Hulk talking about in this clip? "Listen to the silence?"...
Does Wood Want A Woody?
Filed under: Nurse! Evan Rachel Wood is working with two of the biggest studs in Hollywood -- so our question for her was which one would she sleep with?Oh yeah, did we mention the men in question are Larry David and Woody Allen At least Woody has experience with...
Hulk To Victim: You Pissed Off God
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, The Hogans Unbelievable. While crash victim John Graziano lies in a permanent vegetative state in a hospital with a hole in his head, Hulk Hogan says that God laid some "heavy s**t"on him because of things that he was "into." Nick agrees, saying John was a...
Good Charlotte Support Hilton At Tv Shoot
Rockers GOOD CHARLOTTE have given guitarist BENJI MADDEN’s girlfriend Paris Hilton a warm welcome into their family, after showing up to watch the heiress shoot the first episode of her new reality TV series.Earlier this week (begs19May08), Madden and his fellow bandmates were present to lend their support to Hilton as she began filming My
Time For The Time In Las Vegas
R&B/funk group the TIME has become the latest act to gamble on a Las Vegas residency after announcing plans to perform at the Flamingo Las Vegas throughout the summer.Morris Day’s group, which reunited after 15 years for the Grammys in February (08), will hit the Vegas stage on 24 June (08) and will headline 15
Midler Teams With Couric For Trees Benefit
Acting legend Bette Midler stepped out in New York this week (begs19May08) to raise money for her campaign to make the Big Apple more eco-friendly.Midler set up the New York Restoration Project in 1995, with the aim to plant one million trees in New York’s five boroughs by 2017.She was joined onstage at the bash
Director Sues Over Hepburn Gap Ad
The director of 1957 Audrey Hepburn movie FUNNY FACE is suing Gap clothing company, for using his footage of the actress without his permission.The company agreed a deal with studio Paramount Pictures to show Hepburn dancing to Back in Black in the advert.But 84-year-old Stanley Donen wasn’t consulted - and has filed a lawsuit seeking
Jameson To Follow Jolie's Footsteps
Former adult film star Jenna Jameson has given up on marriage - she wants to follow in ANGELINA JOLIE’s footsteps and start a family out of wedlock.The star is ready to have children with current beau, boxer Tito Ortiz - but two failed marriages have turned her off the idea of ever exchanging nuptials again.She
Harris' Tribute To Boyfriend's Late Mother
Actor Neil Patrick HARRIS has paid tribute to the mother of his longterm boyfriend, who lost her battle with cancer last week (ends16May08).The How I Met Your Mother star spoke out on Friday (23May08), during his stint as guest host on U.S. morning TV show Live with Regis and Kelly.Referring to his partner David Burtka,
Barbara Rockefeller Dead At 91
Actress and one-time matriarch of the Rockefeller family BARBARA ROCKEFELLER died at her home in Arkansas on Monday (19May08).Born Jievute Paulekiute, she was a former Miss Lithuania, thanks to her Eastern European heritage, and once sat for a Salvador Dali portrait.Under her stage name Eva Paul, Rockefeller she was a minor player on the U.S.stage
Barton Designs Handbags
Actress Mischa Barton is developing her own line of handbags.The former The O.C. star has created a range inspired by "vintage" designs she has discovered while travelling the world.The bags, which hit stores in Barton’s native U.K. from 2 July (08), will all feature a flower pattern designed by the actress herself.Movie & Entertainment News
Madonna Auctions Handbag For $500,000
MADONNA’s Chanel handbag sold for almost half a million dollars at a charity auction at the Cannes Film Festival on Thursday (22May08).The pop superstar handed over the black alligator-skin diamond bag she had taken to the amFar Cinema Against Aids benefit in the French resort, complete with most of its contents, including lip gloss "that
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