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Brad Pitt Gushes About His Kids!
"The Insider" has the latest... Brad Pitt gets personal on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" today as he talks all things family and reveals what he'd do if the paparazzi weren't watching! Oprah gets right to the point with the 'Curious Case of Benjamin Button' actor when she asks if he and Angelina Jolie plan to have more kids. "Probably," he says of adding more to their brood. "It's the greatest endeavor I've ever taken on. Why should I stop?" Brad gushes about the kids as he tells Oprah, "They are the funniest people I've ever met. They tell you a lot about yourself and they make me a better person. I can't imagine life without them." Although he says he and Angelina try to obtain a sense of normalcy for the kids, he does have an idea of how he'd spend a truly normal day if there were no paparazzi hovering. "I would like to tear down my gates, see my neighbors, have my kids run into their yards and maybe barbecue!" he says.[Read full story on The Insider]
Pilot In Deadly Crash Warned Jet Was Out Of Runway (ap)
AP - The pilot of a private jet warned air traffic controllers that his plane was "going off the end" of a runway before it crashed, killing him and three others and injuring celebrity DJ AM and former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker
"cool Cat" Travolta Is A Dog In Latest Role (reuters)
Reuters - John Travolta has played a sympathetic hit man, a teenage rebel, a middle-aged biker, a presidential candidate, a disco king and an overweight housewife.
Bruni Hopes She's 'good Enough' To Be French First Lady (afp)
AFP - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy told US viewers she hoped she was "good enough" in her role as France's first lady on a late-night television show.
Carla Bruni Says No Hidden Messages In New Album (reuters)
Reuters - Carla Bruni new album shot to the top of the charts in France but anyone looking for clues about her love life with her husband, French President Nicholas Sarkozy, won't have any luck.
Dylan A Lazy Emailer, Says Mouskouri (afp)
AFP - Nana Mouskouri likes to email with fellow music legends but complains that Bob Dylan is a poor cyber-penpal in a German magazine interview published Wednesday.
Guy Peellaert, Album Designer For Bowie And The Stones, Dies (afp)
AFP - Belgian pop artist Guy Peellaert, whose work includes album covers for the Rolling Stones and David Bowie and posters for films such as "Taxi Driver," has died, his agent said Wednesday.
Bruni-sarkozy Would Welcome Michelle Obama Advice (ap)
AP - Carla Bruni-Sarkozy thinks she could learn a thing or two from Michelle Obama
Angelina Jolie Struggled To Breastfeed Twins
Angelina Jolie struggled as a new mom to twins because breastfeeding them became a huge chore. The actress admits she had to stop suckling newborns Knox and Vivienne after three months Kristen Johnston Bares All For Peta
Kristen Johnston is showing off her slimline new look by stripping for a new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals anti-cruelty ad. The former 3rd Rock From The Sun star appears nude on horseback Britney Spears: 'i Married For The Wrong Reasons'
Britney Spears has realized her marriage to Kevin Federline was a mistake - because she tied the knot for all the "wrong reasons." Hilary Duff Eyes 'the Office' & '30 Rock' Cameos
Hilary Duff is begging TV bosses to give her roles in hit shows The Office and 30 Rock, after signing a deal with the network behind them. Duff recently signed a new one-year contract Mel B To Launch 'peep Show' In Las Vegas
Former Spice Girls star Melanie Brown has landed her own Las Vegas revue. The former pop star, who is now a TV personality in America and Britain, will launch the raunchy spectacle, Robert Pattinson In Demand At 'twilight' Premiere
British actor Robert Pattinson cemented his position as Hollywood's newest heartthrob after fans and fellow celebrities mobbed him at the Twilight premiere after-party. Disney To Release 5 Films On Imax
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The Walt Disney Co. said Wednesday it agreed to deliver five movies via IMAX theaters beginning with the 3-D movie "A Christmas Carol," starring Jim Carrey, in November 2009. Patricia Heaton Returns To Tv In Familiar Role
Actress Patricia Heaton is set to return to a familiar role - the Everybody Loves Raymond star will play a stressed-out mom in a new TV sitcom. Haley Joel Osment Struggles To Shake His Child Star Image
Baby-faced actor Haley Joel Osment is begging the bosses of movie website IMDb.com to update his profile picture - because it's nearly 15 years old. Megan Fox's Little, Pink Dress - Hot Or Not?
Megan Fox considered by many to be the hottest woman alive, arrived at the GQ Men of the Year Party wearing this tiny, pink dress. Britney Spears Begs David Beckham For Soccer Lessons
Britney Spears has a crush on David Beckham - and is begging the British star to give her soccer lessons. Hugh Jackman Named 'sexiest Man Alive'
Aussie movie hunk Hugh Jackman has been named People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive. Slideshow: Evan Rachel Wood Vs. Dita Von Teese
Evan Rachel Wood and Dita Von Teese both had relationships with shock rocker Marilyn Manson. Click through our photo slideshow and tell us which one YOU prefer and why. Stars Team Up For Obama Inauguration Event
Hollywood heavyweights Susan Sarandon, Spike Lee and Anne Hathaway are among the long list of stars hosting a forthcoming event to celebrate President-elect Barack Obama's inauguration. Jessica Simpson Claims Boyfriend Tony Romo "calms" Her
Jessica Simpson says boyfriend Tony Romo "calms" her. The singer-and-actress - who has been dating the American football star for a year - has revealed one of the reasons she loves him so much is because he helps her relax.Jessica said: "Tony is the whole package. He has taught me to calm down a lot. I'm not organized and he's not organized either - but he does make me want to be organized for us."
Miley Cyrus To "smack" The Person Who Claimed She Had Died
Miley Cyrus is going to "smack" the person who claimed she had died. The "Hannah Montana" star - who was reported to have passed away over the weekend after being hit by a drunk driver - is furious that someone posted the hoax video on her YouTube page.Miley said: "I'm really ticked at the person who did that. I'm going to, like, smack them!"
Noel Gallagher Saves Former Bond Girl's Dog
Noel Gallagher saved a dog from being kidnapped. The Oasis guitarist scared off a group of thieves who were trying to snatch a black Labrador - belonging to his neighbor, former Bond girl Caroline Munro - tied up outside a supermarket.
Terrence Howard Tries To Court Married Model Noemie Lenoir
Terrence Howard has been attempting to romance French model Noemie Lenoir The "Iron Man" star reportedly set his sights on stunning Noemie at a hotel opening last week and tried to serenade her, despite the fact she is happily married to soccer star Claude Makelele with a three-year-old son.A source told the New York Post newspaper: "Terrence saw Noemie in the crowd and started singing to her. He came to see her the next night at the Victoria's Secret show, and really likes her."
Larry The Cable Guy -- Can't Hang With Fake Twang
Filed under: Wacky & WeirdOne minute he was talkin' like a redneck, but the next Larry The Cable Guy' was speakin' like a total yuppy -- WTF?Even though his voice changed, the Blue Collar comic -- real name Daniel Lawrence Whitney -- was still allowed into fancy-pantsy Madeo...
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Brady -- The Knee's Gimpy, Tongue's Just Fine
Filed under: Talk Sports, Tom & GiseleFor a guy who HATES putting his personal life in the public eye, Tom Brady was especially touchy-feely-suckey-facey with Gisele last night.FOX25 in Boston caught the two gettin' all lovey-dovey during a double date with fellow Patriot Larry Izzo at...
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Amy Wino Starts Jewelry Line
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Paparazzi Photo, Nurse!, Amy Winehouse Forget those yellow Livestrong rubber bracelets, the new must have celeb-endorsed trendy accessory sweeping the world are Amy Winehouse hospital wristbands. Collect all 87 of them!Proceeds go toward a lost cause.See Also Amy Winehouse: Some...Permalink
Brad Pitt Says Being A Father Has Toughened Him Up
Brad Pitt is "impervious to poo, snot, urine and vomit." The "Ocean's Thirteen" actor - who raises six children with partner Angelina Jolie - revealed becoming a father has toughened him up and ensured he can cope with anything.He said: "I'm tough as nails. I'm impervious to poo, snot, urine, vomit. You can't get me. You cannot break me down."
Alec Baldwin Says Kissing Jennifer Aniston Was "painful"
Alec Baldwin says kissing Jennifer Aniston on hit TV show "30 Rock" was "painful."The 50-year-old actor - whose character Jack Donaghy had to lock lips with Jennifer's portrayal of "stalker" Claire Harper - admits the process was not as enjoyable as he had imagined it would be.
"x-files" Star Gillian Anderson Planning To Move Back To The U.s.
Gillian Anderson is planning to move back to America. The "X-Files" actress has been based in London with partner Mark Griffiths and their children - one-month-old Felix, two-year-old Oscar and 14-year-old Piper, Gillian's daughter from her marriage to Clyde Klotz - but is now considering returning to her homeland following Barack Obama's election as U.S. President.A source close to the 40-year-old star revealed to Britain's Daily Express newspaper: "Gillian has enjoyed living in London in recent years but made it clear she'd consider moving back to the U.S. if Obama won."
Britney Spears: Marrying K-fed Was A Mistake
Britney Spears says marrying Kevin Federline was a mistake. The 26-year-old singer - who has two sons, three-year-old Sean Preston and two-year-old Jayden James, with Kevin - wishes she had never walked down the aisle with the former back up dancer.In a promo for her new TV documentary "Britney: For the Record," Britney said: "I think I married for the wrong reasons. Instead of following my heart and doing what made me really happy, I just did it for the sake of the idea of everything."
David Hasselhoff Has Made A Globe Containing Just His Image
David Hasselhoff has made a globe containing just his image to show the impact he has had on the world.The former "Baywatch" actor claims the miniature sculpture - which sees pictures of himself making up all the countries - is "ironic" but insists he has played a part in solving the world's problems.
Enrique Iglesias Kicked Out Of His Home By Girlfriend Anna Kournikova
Enrique Iglesias has been kicked out of his home by girlfriend Anna Kournikova. The "Hero" singer - who has been dating the tennis ace for more than six years - confessed the couple are currently living apart after an argument about the star's pet dogs.He said: "We were living together for six months, but she kicked me out. We had a fight. We did make up, but she didn't let me move back in."
Britney Spears Wants To Have Soccer Lessons From David Beckham
Britney Spears wants to have soccer lessons from David Beckham. The 26-year-old singer loves playing the physically exhausting sport and would like a few tips from Los Angeles Galaxy player David to help improve her skills.She said: "David Beckham is my favorite soccer star, and he's a cutie! I'm not a very good soccer player, so I have to get someone in to help me - maybe he can!"
Michael Jackson Has Spent $260k On A "mind-mapping Guru" To Re-launch His Career
Michael Jackson spent Ł175,000 [around $262,000] on a "mind-mapping guru" to help re-launch his music career.The star borrowed the sum from Sheikh Abdulla Al-Khalif to pay psychology expert Tony Buzan - author of memory technique book "Use Your Head" - to provide "creative assistance" for his comeback, London's High Court heard Tuesday.
Pamela Anderson Writes To Barack Obama To Help Legalize Marijuana
Pamela Anderson wants marijuana to be legalized. The former "Baywatch" star has written an open letter to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama, outlining ways to make the country better.Pamela believes cultivating the illegal substance would "save children" and help the environment.
Tomkat Spends Their Wedding Anniversary At Home With Their Kids
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes spent their wedding anniversary at home with their children.The "Batman Begins" actress rushed home from New York to Los Angeles on Sunday evening to be with Tom, their two-year-old daughter Suri and Isabella, 15, and 13-year-old Connor, Tom's adopted children with ex-wife Nicole Kidman.
Robin Williams To Skip The Traditional Turkey Meal On Thanksgiving And Have Beaver Instead
Robin Williams is having beaver for Thanksgiving. The "Mrs. Doubtfire" actor - who raises a son with ex-wife Valerie Velardi and has two children with estranged wife Marsha Garces - is refusing to have the traditional turkey meal on November 25, insisting he wants to try something unique.When asked what his plans were for the annual public holiday, Robin replied to gossip website "I'm going to hang out with my family and spend some time with them - it's going to be great."
Supermodel Heidi Klum Says Marriage To Seal Made Her More Stylish
Heidi Klum says marriage has made her more stylish. The German supermodel revealed tying the knot with British singer Seal inspired her to make more of an effort with her fashion choices.She said: "I've gotten more stylish since I've been with my husband. I was always making fun of him because he has so many leather coats, jackets and shoes. But he looks hot. I want to look good for him. So I kind of stepped it up a bit."
Camera Used To Photograph Queen Elizabeth For Postage Stamps Sold At Auction
The camera used to photograph Britain's Queen Elizabeth for postage stamps has been sold at auction. The Hasselblad 503CX was used to picture the queen at her London residence Buckingham Palace on 22 June 1966, and was sold for Ł1,600 [$2,400] in Norfolk, England.One of the pictures taken by Professor John Hedgecoe was used by renowned sculptor Arnold Machin to make a plaster cast. Hedgecoe then photographed the cast with the camera, and the image was used on billions of stamps.
Wildfires Force Snoop Dogg & Family To Evacuate Mansion
Wildfires currently spreading throughout the Southern California area has forced Snoop Dogg to evacuate his family from their home.According to E!, Snoop's family members and staff were among 26,000 residents forced to evacuate their homes on Sunday (November 17) due to an uncontrollable blaze that has already destroyed 150 homes and threatens 3,500 more.
Designer Jeans William Rast Fashion Clothing Endorsed By Justin Timberlake
United Kingdom has its newest fashion endorser for mens fashion. Justin Timberlake has launched his newest fashion label William Rast. Together with P Diddy, Madonna and Kylie, he added the spice of being on of the luckiest celebrity endorser of William Rast designer jeans.
Suge Loses Stud Status
Suge Knight now claims the Barstow cops did to his one ear what Kanye West did to his other.Suge claims in his U.S. Bankruptcy case that while he was in custody back in 2005, he was passed around like a $2 whore -- from Barstow police to the West...Permalink
The Insider On Tv: Tonight
Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight for these exciting stories: From altar girl to adult film star! See the shocking interview before Diane Sawyer's sex industry expose goes prime time! Then, what Brad Pitt didn't tell Oprah about Angelina Jolie! Plus, it's date number two for "Dancing" hunk Maksim -- and extreme Thanksgiving day bloopers! Tune in to "The Insider" on TV tonight for all these stories and more![Read full story on The Insider]
Russell Crowe's Boys' Day Out
Russell Crowe takes a tender moment with his boys! The Oscar winner was in downtown Los Angeles on Tuesday filming scenes for his new crime drama ‘State of Play.’ Between takes, the doting dad spent time with his two sons, 5-year-old Charles Spencer and 2-year-old Tennyson Spencer. Russell’s biggest fans tousled their daddy’s hair and even gave him a kiss! 'State of Play' is set to be April 2009.[Read full story on The Insider]
'bones': Murder On An Airplane
Booth (David Boreanaz) and Brennan (Emily Deschanel) fly the unfriendly skies on tonight's episode of "Bones," when a dead body is found in an oven onboard an airliner en route to China. "She is going to the Wuhan caves to look at some bones and help the Chinese government and I am traveling with her to protect the gear that she is using," David tells ET. "We find a passenger who has been stuffed in the galley oven, and we have to solve the crime before the plane lands, or I will lose all jurisdiction." The body has been melted in an oven and Brennan has to figure out how the victim was killed using only the equipment available to her on the plane. "They have these large ovens for food," Emily adds. "We find a body there and the clock is ticking. We have to find out who killed this person. The killer is on the plane." The chemistry between Booth and Brennan is undeniable on FOX's hit series, "Bones," and it may be heating up this season, if Emily wasn't joking when she reveals that the two may even wind up in bed this season! "There is a reason why you call it sexual tension," she says. "People who meet each other head on. I think it is true of our characters and David and I. We challenge each other and I think we are matching each other on different levels even though we have different ways of facing things. The characters are that way, as well as David and I." "Bones" airs tonight on Fox at 8 p.m.[Read full story on The Insider]
Lara's Wardrobe Cam: Daily Fashion Fix!
Webisode 11/19/08 First of all today, a big thank you to all of you for logging on to TheInsider.com, and for making our daily Wardrobe Cam and Lara's Look for Less a big digital success! Now, here’s your daily fashion fix as we take you, once again, behind the lens of what it takes for “The Insider”’s host Lara Spencer to get camera ready every day! Today, Lara is so excited by the choices “The Insider”’s stylist Anya Sarre has picked for her, she wants to institute costume changes mid-show! Will Lara get her way? Which of the two fabulous flirty-red dresses will Lara wear for Wednesday's "The Insider"? It's all just a click away! Then, at 8 p.m. EST, 5 p.m. PST , check back at TheInisder.com for Lara's Look for Less! It's appointment viewing as Anya breaks down Lara’s TV look and tells you how to find it for under $50![Read full story on The Insider]
Justin Timberlake Wants You To Follow His Lead
Fresh after grabbing headlines with his impromptu "SNL" performance last Saturday, Justin Timberlake is now leading the way on an important project! The pop sensation released a new song titled “Follow My Lead,” exclusively available for download on his MySpace music page -- and all the song’s proceeds will go to the Shriners Hospitals for Children! The new track was recorded at Justin’s recent benefit concert dubbed, Justin Timberlake and Friends, a Special Evening Benefiting the Shriners Hospitals for Children," which featured performances by Rihanna, Jonas Brothers and other top musical acts. Photo Courtesy: Splash News[Read full story on The Insider]
Kris Jenner's Backstage Interviews At The 'dwts' Semi-finals
"The Insider"'s special correspondent Kris Jenner was backstage at Tuesday night's "Dancing With The Stars." Kris spoke with celeb contestant Cody Linley and "Dancing" pro Julianne Hough moments after they found out they would not be returning for the show's finale. "I am so proud of him." Julianne says about partner Cody. "Just the journey that you had to take to finish like all the way here, I mean it was incredible.” Watch Julianne and Cody reflect on their experience, and check out how the remaining contestants are strategizing to bring their A-game to the finals. Don't miss the next episode of "DWTS," Monday night on ABC.[Read full story on The Insider]
Disney's Cody Linley Doesn't Make 'dancing' Finals (ap)
AP - Cody Linley won't be graduating "Dancing with the Stars." The 18-year-old "Hannah Montana" actor and his professional partner, Julianne Hough were eliminated Tuesday from ABC's popular dancing competition.
Will Smith And Scribe Reunite For Asian Remake (reuters)
Reuters - Nothing brings people together like $584 million in worldwide revenue.
Complex Katrina: Stays Away From Vivek, Signs Film With Srk
It has left me flummoxed! Salman Khan picks a fight with Shahrukh Khan and three months later Katrina Kaif signs a film with SRK! Salman also picked a fight with Vivek Oberoi years ago, but Katrina keeps away from Vivek. Says she respects Salman's feelings!
Mallika Sherawat Gets International Award
Mallika Sherawat has been bestowed with the US-based Multicultural Motion Picture Association's Diversity Awards. The diva is flying to attend a star-studded gala dinner this Sunday in California.
Molly Ringwald -- Jazz Legend?
Filed under: Music, Wacky & WeirdYes, you read that correctly Molly Ringwald of "Breakfast Club" fame, is performing tonight at the redwhite+bluezz jazz club in Pasadena, Calif. as part of their Living Legends series. Living? Sure. Legend? Eh ...According to her IMDB bio, by the...
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Rowdy Roddy Pipe Smoker
Filed under: Train Wrecks, Wacky & WeirdRowdy Roddy Piper is huge fan of smokin' weed -- for the medicinal purposes ... and we've got the bong-rippin, joint-puffin' footage to prove it. Piper, who was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, was videotaped toking his brains out on stage during an...
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Celebrity Birthdays, November 19
Happy Birthday to actor Jason Scott Lee (1966), Star Trek actress Terry Farrell (1963), actress Jodie Foster (1962), actress Meg Ryan (1961), designer Calvin Klein (1962), The West Wing actress Allison Janney (1960), Magic Johnson Accused Of Ignoring Health Issue?!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Magic Johnson is the middle of a serious health care war -- but shockingly, it's the basketball legend (of all people!) who's being accused of skimping on coverage for people who work in a building he owns. A guy who works in the Brooklyn Clock Tower...Permalink
Spears: 'i Married For The Wrong Reasons'
Britney Spears has realised her marriage to KEVIN FEDERLINE was a mistake because she tied the knot for all the "wrong reasons".The pop superstar stunned fans when she announced her engagement to backing dancer Federline in 2004 after just three months together.They wed two months later in a surprise ceremony in California, officially becoming man
Stone Thrilled About Rap Trio Honour
R&B star Angie Stone is celebrating after learning the all-girl rap trio which kicked off her career is to be inducted into the Hip-Hop Hall of Fame.The singer is set to reteam with her old The Sequence bandmates for an honour ceremony in 2009 - and Stone is glad the threesome is being recognised at
Popular Pattinson In Demand At Twilight Premiere
British actor Robert Pattinson cemented his position as Hollywood’s newest heartthrob after fans and fellow celebrities mobbed him at the TWILIGHT premiere after-party.The 22-year-old, who plays a handsome vampire in the movie adaptation of the cult series of books, caused hysteria as he walked the red-carpet at the eagerly anticipated film’s world premiere in Los
Heaton Returns To Tv In Familiar Role
Actress Patricia Heaton is set to return to a familiar role - the EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND star will play a stressed-out mum in a new U.S. TV sitcom.The star has signed to appear in new comedy The Middle, which centres around the lives of an American Midwestern family in the eyes of a mother -
Ambrosio Gave Up Sweet Treats To Win Back Pre-baby Body
New mum Alessandra Ambrosio quit chocolate in a bid to get her pre-pregnancy figure back in weeks.The stunning supermodel was back on the catwalk for the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show in Miami, Florida at the weekend (15Nov08), where she revealed all her weightloss secrets.Ambrosio, who gave birth in August (08), told HollyScoop.com, "(I was) just
Osment Struggles To Shake-off Child Star Image
Baby-faced actor Haley Joel OSMENT is begging the bosses of movie website IMDb.com to update his profile picture - because it’s nearly 15 years old.The former child star is desperately trying to rebrand himself as a serious adult actor, now he’s 20 - and the snap of him as a six year old doesn’t help.He
Thalia Dumps Emi, Teams Up With Robbie Williams
Mexican pop star THALIA is to relaunch her career on husband TOMMY MOTTOLA’s Casablanca Records label with a Robbie Williams duet.The singer has dropped EMI Music, her label for the past 10 years, and plans to release a new English-language album.Thalia recorded 12 albums and sold nearly 20 million copies as an artist at EMI.
Howard Praises 'authentic And True' Jolie
Moviemaker Ron Howard has hailed ANGELINA JOLIE’s valiant efforts as a working actress and mother of six - praising the Hollywood beauty for coping with such "huge undertakings".Howard, who was a producer on the actress’ latest movie Changeling, was impressed by the way Jolie deals with the pressures of being one of Hollywood’s most famous
Details On Kelly Clarkson's Possible New Single
New details are emerging about a song that could turn out to be Kelly Clarkson first single off her upcoming album. What does the tune sound like and when it might drop? Read on to find out! Kelly's producer Dr. Luke tells Entertainment Weekly that the song, "My Life Would Suck Without You," is free of "country twang," and could get released as early as December. Dr. Luke adds that the "Idol" champ has been a knockout during studio recording sessions: "It's sick. She sings a song in two hours and kills it," he tells the mag. "She has powerful lungs. She's like the Lance Armstrong of vocal chords."[Read full story on The Insider]
Julianne Hough & Cody Linley Eliminated From 'dwts'
They were just one week away from making it to the finals, but Cody Linley and Julianne Hough emotional journey came to an end Tuesday night on "DWTS." The two shared heartfelt words at the finish of a suspenseful, star-studded evening. "Words can’t even explain the true amazing, growing, learning journey that I've had on the show," Cody said, adding of Julianne: "I love her so much. This opportunity has been so amazing." "I'm so proud of you," Julianne told him. "I've had such an amazing time with you." The duo partnered up Monday night for the first time since Julianne returned from having surgery. The finals are now set. Competing for the mirror ball trophy are Warren Sapp and Kym Johnson, Lance Bass and Lacey Schwimmer, and Brooke Burke and Derek Hough. The judges' opinions of the finalists? Lance is excellent at interpreting all the dances, said Bruno. Warren "knows what the audience wants" and is a "natural charmer," said Carrie Ann. And Brooke has downright great technique, said Len, adding that "if she keeps focus, she's the one to beat!" Nail-biter moments aside, the evening also featured one of the show’s most star-studded musical line-ups to date. Aretha Franklin, Leona Lewis, John Legend and Julianne Hough (pulling double-duty) all performed -- with reigning "DWTS" champs Kristi Yamaguchi and Mark Ballas hitting the dance floor for Aretha’s second number, "Respect."[Read full story on The Insider]
Female Celebrity Photo - November 19, 2008
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Stone To Reveal All About Beyonce And Jay-z's Secret Romance
Soul star ANGIE STONE is set to reveal all about the early days of pal BEYONCE’s secret romance with husband JAY-Z in a new book.Stone, who has been a major part of R&B and hip-hop for the past 30 years, has recalled magical moments with Mary J. Blige and Mariah Carey, among others, but she
Stars To Headline Grammy Nominations Bash
JOHN MAYER, FOO FIGHTERS and B.B. KING will headline the first Grammy Nominations Concert in Los Angeles in December (08) Mariah Carey and Taylor Swift will be among the co-hosts of the glitzy event, to be held at the new Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.The co-hosts will reveal the nominees in several Grammy categories.The 2009 Grammy Awards
U.k. Newspaper Apologises To Duchovny
Britain’s Daily Mail newspaper has officially apologised to David Duchovny for suggesting a romance with a tennis coach ended his marriage to TEA LEONI.In the October (08) article, the Mail alluded to a possible affair between Duchovny and his coach Edit Pakay.The actor immediately denied the report and filed a defamation suit in Los Angeles.The
Johnston Bares All For Peta Campaign
Actress Kristen Johnston is showing off her slimline new look by stripping for a new People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals anti-cruelty ad.The former 3rd Rock From The Sun star appears nude on horseback in a racy Lady Godiva tribute as part of PETA’s bid to put New York City’s carriage horses out to
Howard Hated Acting For Obama Video
Former HAPPY DAYS star Ron Howard hated reprising his most famous acting roles for a pro-BARACK OBAMA video - and he can’t wait to have it pulled from the Internet now the presidential race is over.Howard rolled back the years to play Opie Taylor, from the Andy Griffiths show, and act alongside Henry Winkler as
Duff Eyes The Office And 30 Rock Cameos
Hilary Duff is begging TV bosses to give her roles in hit shows THE OFFICE and 30 ROCK, after signing a deal with the network behind them.Duff recently signed a new one-year contract with NBC, which will result in her fronting a new show.The deal will also lead to Duff making appearances in other programmes
Watergate Newspaper Boss Set For Biopic
The newspaper publisher who helped bring down U.S. President RICHARD NIXON is to have her life story turned into a TV movie.Katherine Graham led the Washington Post during the Watergate scandal of the 1970s, and her coverage of the conspiracy led to Nixon’s resignation.Cable network HBO is developing the project. Laura Linney is being lined
Hoffman Was Cut Out To Be A Jazz Pianist
Dustin Hoffman is convinced he would have lived his life as a jazz pianist if his acting career hadn’t taken off with THE GRADUATE.The movie great still thinks pal Mike Nichols was playing a joke on the world when he cast Hoffman as his lead in the cult movie.And the actor feels sure that he
Thompson's Backyard Bar
Actress Emma Thompson doesn’t have to go far to fetch a drink - her husband has built a pub in their backyard.The Oscar-winner admits she was equally distraught as her actor husband Greg Wise when new laws put an end to puffing on cigarettes in bars.And Thompson admits she was stunned by her partner’s crafty
Jolie Struggles To Breastfeed Twins
Angelina Jolie struggled as a new mum to twins - because breastfeeding them became a huge chore.The actress admits she had to stop suckling newborns Knox and Vivienne after three months - because she was exhausted.Jolie tell U.K. TV show GMTV, "It was about as much as I could do."There’s this football hold - it’s
Mel B Lands Raunchy Vegas Show
Former SPICE GIRLS star MELANIE BROWN has landed her own Las Vegas revue.The former pop star, who is now a TV personality in America and Britain, will launch the raunchy spectacle, called Peep Show, at the Planet Hollywood Casino Resort in April 2009.Brown will create the music and showgirls adults-only extravaganza with Broadway director/choreographer Jerry
Lara's Look For Less: Unzipped!
Webisode 11/18/08 Check out Lara's black, asymmetrical one-shoulder Leona Edmiston dress. Price tag? $515! Now, "Insider" head stylist Anya Sarre tells you how to achieve the same stunning look for less. Click today, Wear it Tomorrow!! Dress: Target www.target.com Shoes: Nicole Miller DSW www.dsw.com Bracelets: Diamonair www.diamonair.com Earrings: CVS www.cvs.com Belt: Marshall’s www.marshallsonline.com[Read full story on The Insider]
Miley Cyrus Talks Rumors And Romance
Miley Cyrus is opening up to Ellen DeGeneres in an all-new interview about whether there's any romance in her life and those pesky rumors circulating the internet. Click to find out what she had to say. Miley sat down with Ellen for an interview that's scheduled to air this Thursday, November 20. When Ellen brings up a recent internet rumor that she had died, Miley says, "I'm breathing, check my pulse. I'm good." Miley goes on to point out how the rumor had affected her family: "My mom was at breakfast actually with one of her girlfriends and some one pulled her out and said, 'So we hear Miley’s dead.' and my mom was like, 'Yeah, I'm just having breakfast with my friend over here just eating and, by the way, my child's dead.' … .Yeah, It's dumb. Everyone was freaking out but I'm alive." And what does Miley tell Ellen about Justin Gaston, the hunky 20-year-old model she's been spotted with? "He seems like he's your boyfriend," Ellen says, and Miley responds, "I could see where you could see that." While Miley never comes out and says that Justin is her boyfriend, she does say: "He's a singer, he's really cute, and he's nice and he's a Christian and I really like that." Ellen's reponse? "All right, so you have a boyfriend. Great." Tune in to Thursday's "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for more of their chat.[Read full story on The Insider]
New Audio: Aftermath Of Travis Barker Crash
"The Insider" has obtained the audio of communications between air traffic controllers following the deadly Learjet crash two months ago that severely injured Barker and his deejay friend and killed four fellow passengers. "We've had an emergency -- sir you're not going to be able to land runway 1-1. We've had an emergency -- fly straight ahead," a controller at South Carolina's Columbia Metropolitan Airport is heard saying on the tape released by the Federal Aviation Administration. "You have to get out there. The aircraft is -- there is a -- flames -- a fire, out on 3-0-2," a controller tells airport personnel. "And I'm not sure you can get there via that way, you may have to go outside the airport to get to 'em."[Read full story on The Insider]
Battle Of The Birthday Boys: Mickey Vs. Owen (e! Online)
E! Online - At first glance, today's dueling birthday boys Mickey Mouse and Owen Wilson 80 and 40 years young respectively, may not seem to have too much in common.
Rice Names Baseball Star As Public Diplomacy Envoy (afp)
AFP - US Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on Tuesday named major league baseball all-star Ken Griffey Jr as a new public diplomacy envoy.
"cool Cat" Travolta Is A Dog In Latest Role (reuters)
Reuters - John Travolta has played a sympathetic hit man, a teenage rebel, a middle-aged biker, a presidential candidate, a disco king and an overweight housewife.
'suge' Knight Faces Vegas Drug, Battery Charges (ap)
AP - Marion "Suge" Knight is facing criminal charges in Las Vegas stemming from an incident in which police found the hip hop mogul allegedly beating his girlfriend just off a busy thoroughfare.
Opening November 21: Bolt
From Walt Disney Animation Studios comes Bolt, the tale of a superstar TV pup (voiced by John Travolta) who gets plopped in the middle of America with seemingly no way back to the glam and glitz of Hollywood. Continue summary Pictures / Video / More
Opening November 21: Twilight
When Bella Swan (Kristen Stewart) attempts to carve a niche for herself after reluctantly moving to the perpetually overcast town of Forks, Washington, she assumed it would be... Continue summary Pictures / Videos / More
'suge' Knight Facing Drug And Battery Charges
Las Vegas (AP) - Hip-hop mogul Marion "Suge" Knight is facing felony drug charges and a misdemeanor battery charge in Las Vegas Kate Beckinsale's Hat Fail
Normally we believe Kate Beckinsale can do no wrong.* But the black, winter hat she wore to a red carpet event this week left us scratching our heads. Snoop Dogg Advises Obama On Fatherhood
Rapper Snoop Dogg has offered a word of fatherly advice to U.S. President-elect Barack Obama after unlocking the secret to raising a happy family - by learning how to bake. Ron Howard Banned From Filming In Catholic Churches
Da Vinci Code director Ron Howard had to shoot the movie's forthcoming prequel using imitations of the Catholic churches in the storyline - after the Vatican banned him from all of its holy buildings. Rihanna's Brand New Music Video 'rehab' With Justin Timberlake
Rihanna has released her latest music video for her song 'Rehab' featuring Justin Timberlake Watch the video here. Suri Cruise Named The World's Most Powerful Tot
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri has been named the World's Most Powerful toddler. Martha Stewart Sued By Hand Model
Lifestyle guru Martha Stewart has been targeted in a new lawsuit accusing her company of making defective furniture that caused a hand model to lose his finger. Johnny Depp's 'mad Hatter' Photo Emerges On Web
A photo has surfaced of Johnny Depp as the Mad Hatter in Tim Burton's take at "Alice In Wonderland". The photo comes from Kanye West Mentored By Bono?
Kanye West has gained an unusual mentor - U2 frontman Bono. Rapper West bonded with the Irish singer after supporting the rockers on tour in 2006. 'twilight' Star Ashley Greene's Busty Dress - Hot Or Not?
Ashley Greene from 'Twilight' showed up at the movie's release party wearing a purple dress that certainly drew attention towards her chest. Michael Jackson Keen To Stay Away From Business Trial
Michael Jackson attorneys are desperately trying to keep the King of Pop out of a London court in a new dispute over an alleged business deal gone bad. Sheikh Abdulla bin Hamad Al Khalifa of Bahrain claims he's owed Is George Clooney's 'er' Return Still On?
George Clooney is all set for a return to ER, according to former castmate Noah Wyle. Clooney has made it clear in recent months he will not reprise his Dr. Doug Ross character for the medical drama's finale, Tiny Reese Witherspoon Struggled As Giant Vince Vaughn's Girlfriend
Reese Witherspoon and Vince Vaughn height disparity was so great on the set of new festive film Four Christmases, the actor had to pick his co-star up for dancing scenes. Oscar winner Witherspoon admits her new onscreen Kate Hudson Plays With Madonna's New Toy In... Today's Links
Check out some of the best links we found around the web today. And be sure to visit our Daily Links section where we're constantly pouring in the best stuff from around the web. Michael Jackson Sued By Prince Of Bahrain For Freeloading, Betrayal
An Arab prince, the son of the King of Bahrain, is suing the King of Pop for $7 million in a London court. He says Michael Jackson made an agreement for a recording deal and Jacko was going to revive his career by doing songs written by the prince. The prince paid an advance - but Jackson is claiming the money was a gift. Sheikh Abdulla Bin Hamad Bin Isa Al-Khalifa says he feels betrayed. He claims he built Jackson a recording studio at Neverland, and paid an advance for two albums, a stage show and an autobiography.
Rock Show Throwdown -- Who Sucked More?
Filed under: Wacky & WeirdChad Kroeger, P!nk and Benji Madden -- all three stars were coaxed into coming out of the audience and singing at the Steel Panther show in Hollywood last night, but only one of 'em didn't totally blow.BTW -- Benji goes out without his darling Paris,...
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Aretha Franklin -- Dancing With The Diva?
Filed under: Dancing with the Stars, Food Glorious FoodRolling with an entourage of six large gentlemen last night at The Ivy, it's easy to see how some people would consider Aretha Franklin a diva -- and by "some people," we mean the staff at "Dancing with the Stars."The Queen of Soul is set to perform...
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A Pregnant Man Goes On Larry King, Into Spago ...
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Baby Watch, Hot Mamas... and the paparazzi go wild. Imagine that?!What in the world would make a transgendered pregnant "man" with female reproductive organs think that "he" and "his" family wouldn't get surrounded by photogs after taping an episode of Larry King Live,"...
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Amy Winehouse -- All Jacked Up?
Filed under: Amy Winehouse The intercom interviews are fun and all, but getting Amy out of her house is priority #1 and the UK pappers had a great idea on how to do it: Offer her free booze!Looks like she eventually took 'em up on their offer.See Also Amy Winehouse:...Permalink
Meg Ryan: Can I Get A Lift?
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Hot Mamas, Nurse!Don't know what to get Meg Ryan for her 47th birthday tomorrow? How 'bout a good bra? Or just a bra in general.The single mother of two let it all hang down as she visited the construction site of her new L.A. home.Pass a support beam, please!See...
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Harry Potter And The Forgotten Zac Efron
Filed under: Wacky & WeirdWith Robert Pattinson being the new Zac Efron it looks like teenage girls aren't the only ones who have forgotten about all things "High School Musical."Not only was Zac Efron greeted with little fanfare at LAX yesterday, but one of the photogs even...
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"lost" Star Locked Down -- By Tom Cruise?!
Filed under: Tom & Katie, LostHe's a bastion of top secret information -- Tom Cruise's cousin AND one of the stars of "Lost" -- but if William Mapother runs his mouth, whose wrath does he fear most??See Also Suri's First Words...
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Actress Karen Black: 'memba Her?!
Filed under: Movies, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!In the '60s and '70s, Karen Black became famous playing women on the edge in films like "Easy Rider," "Five Easy Pieces," "The Day of the Locust" -- and for flying the plane in the 1974 disaster pic "Airport 1975." Guess what she looks like now!...
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Tmz Tv Tonite -- Hungry For Trouble
Tonight on TMZ TV -- Robin Williams is on the beaver diet... Martha Stewart sure loves her finger foods... and Aretha Franklin continues to eat up the spotlight.Check your local listings....Permalink
Martha's Victim Gives Tmz The Finger
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeWeak stomachs beware -- we just conjured up a photo of the mangled magician's finger that was allegedly lopped off by a malfunctioning Martha Stewart lounge chair ... and it's AWESOME! Patrick Albanese is now suing Martha over his circumcised digit...
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Barker/am Crash Call -- "you Can See The Smoke"
The FAA has released the air traffic control audio from the plane crash involving DJ AM and Travis Barker on September 19. You can hear the pilot asking the air traffic controller for clearance, then the audio skips to the ATC calmly instructing...Permalink
Who Wants To Be A Pink Tank Top?!
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot BodiesYou can get your cardio in just by looking at Ryan Gosling working out.See Also Ryan Gosling to Pap -- You're a "Half"-Wit!...
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Vote Board To Robbins: Turn Pissy Into Psa!
Filed under: Prez Election 2008After getting reamed by Tim Robbins over that whole polling place snafu, the NYC Board of Elections wants Testy Tim to turn that frown upside down -- and do a PSA for 'em!Officials tell TMZ they're inviting TR to "join" them to produce "service...
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Diesel To Return To Xxx
Action movie star Vin Diesel is set to make another XXX movie, returning to the franchise he ditched after the first film.Diesel and original director Rob Cohen - who both sat out of 2005 sequel XXX: State of the Union - are in talks to reunite for a new film, XXX: The Return of Xander
Mcg Honoured In Asia
Filmmaker JOSEPH ‘McG’ McGINTY NICHOL has been named Filmmaker of the Year by the heads of the CineAsia movie convention.The Charlie’s Angels director will pick up his prize at an awards ceremony in Macau on 11 December (08).McG’s latest movie, Terminator: Salvation, starring Christian Bale is due for release in May 2009.Movie & Entertainment News
Suri Cruise Is World's Most Powerful Tot
Tom Cruise and KATIE HOLMES’ daughter SURI has been named the World’s Most Powerful toddler.A new poll by Forbes magazine has put the two-year-old ahead of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt’s brood of kids in the search for the most influential child under the age of five.Other children featured in the survey include David Banda,
Mccartney Wants Dylan For New Album
SIR Paul McCartney is eyeing an album of collaborations with BOB DYLAN.The former Beatles star is a big fan of the rock icon and is keen to team up with Dylan in the studio.But Dylan isn’t the only artist McCartney wants to work with.He says, "Bob Dylan would be lovely (to collaborate with), because I
Holmes Rushes Home To Celebrate Wedding Anniversary
Katie Holmes jetted home to Los Angeles after a recent performance in New York - so she could celebrate her second year of marriage with husband TOM CRUISE.Holmes took off to the west coast after Sunday’s (16Nov08) matinee performance of her hit Broadway play All My Sons.The couple reportedly spent a quiet evening at their
Snoop Dogg Advises Obama On Fatherhood
Rapper Snoop Dogg has offered a word of fatherly advice to U.S. President-elect BARACK OBAMA after unlocking the secret to raising a happy family - by learning how to bake.The hip-hop star keeps his three kids out of the spotlight by inviting their friends to his home for sleepovers and other family events.And the Drop
Jackson Too Ill To Appear In Court
Michael Jackson is too sick to travel to London to testify in a lawsuit with an Arab sheikh, according to his attorney.The singer’s lawyer Robert Englehart told the High Court in London on Tuesday (18Nov08) that Jackson is awaiting test results on a mystery illness and wants to give evidence via video link from the
Love To Give Up Blogging?
Rocker Courtney Love has threatened to give up her rambling blog - because it upsets her teenage daughter FRANCES BEAN too much.The former Hole star often hits the headlines when items on her MySpace.com blog are picked up by news websites and publications - and she admits the backlash upsets her kid.In a new blog,
Road Trip Sequel For Green And Qualls
Funnymen Tom Green and D.J. QUALLS are hitting the road again for a sequel to 2000 comedy ROAD TRIP.Road Trip 2: Beer Pong is currently shooting at Agnes Scott College in Decatur, Georgia, according to movie news website MovieHole.net.Green and Qualls will have cameos in the direct-to-DVD release.Movie & Entertainment News provided by World Entertainment
Beyonce Impressed By Dancing King Justin
Beyonce Knowles was so impressed with JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE’s spoof stint as her backing dancer on comedy show SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE at the weekend (15Nov08), she is offering him a full-time job on the road with her.Timberlake slipped into lycra and high heels for a skit on the show, in which he and SNL regulars Andy
Witherspoon Hates Bouncy Castles
Reese Witherspoon has come to fear bouncy castles after spending weeks avoiding vomiting kids on one, while shooting new film FOUR CHRISTMASES.In the film, the actress plays a character who has a phobia about the inflatables - and now she can understand how someone could feel that way.She says, "After I had to shoot with
Theron's New Watchmaker Deal Lands Her A Charity Gem
The watchmaker who Charlize Theron turned to following her alleged contract breach with another is backing the actress’ South African AIDS charity.Famed Italian jeweller Breil will auction off a white gold 27.93-carat champagne diamond pave Breil Milano Battio heart pendant next year (09) to benefit the actress’ Africa Outreach Project.Theron turned to Breil after she
Shiloh: 'you Can Call Me John'
Brad Pitt and ANGELINA JOLIE’s daughter SHILOH is in the middle of an identity crisis - she only responds to the name John.The cute two year old is obsessed with Peter Pan, and loves to pretend she’s one of the Darling brothers from the J.M. Barrie story.Pitt reveals, "She only wants to be called John.
Minogue To Headline Middle East Spectacular
Kylie Minogue is to make her Middle East debut performance at the opening of the much-hyped Atlantis - The Palm resort in Dubai on Thursday (20Nov08).The Aussie singer will join Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Oprah Winfrey, Tom Cruise, R&B couple Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri and lesbian lovers Samantha Ronson and Lindsay Lohan, among
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