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David Beckham's Italian Dreams Dashed (e! Online)
E! Online - L.A. shutterbugs rejoice: Posh and Becks are coming home.
Obama Plans Concert For Stevie Wonder
WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is planning a concert this month to honor Stevie Wonder whose music provided part of President Barack Obama's campaign soundtrack. Rihanna Among Topics At V-day Anti-violence Lunch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The topic of Friday's star-studded V-Day luncheon was the organization's work with women in the Congo. But Jessica Alba Kerry Washington and other supporters of V-Day, Aishwarya Rai's Pink 'pink Panther' Gown - Hot Or Not?
We think Indian actress Aishwarya Rai Bachchan is hot in hot pink! She showed up for a screening of "Pink Panther 2" at the Berlinale in Berlin, Germany, on Feb. 13, Jimmy Fallon Breaking In The 'late Night' Chair
NEW YORK (AP) — Jimmy Fallon says he's sat in the "Late Night" chair. Fallon talked excitedly Friday about his upcoming gig hosting NBC's "Late Night" Video Preview: 'reaper' Season 2
How much have you missed Ray Wise one of the best devils ever on TV? "Reaper" returns March 3 at 8 p.m. on The CW. Check out the clip below to see what we can expect from our old friend Beelzebub... Hugh Jackman Plans For 'intimate' Oscars
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Hugh Jackman says he knows the Oscars ceremony isn't about him, but he'd better enjoy it all the same. Amy Winehouse Admitted To Hospital In St. Lucia
Troubled singer Amy Winehouse has been admitted to a hospital after collapsing in the Caribbean. The hitmaker was taken to a medical facility on the island of St. Lucia Lindsay Lohan Supports Girlfriend's Sis At Ny Fashion Week
NEW YORK (AP) — Lindsay Lohan always has a front-row seat at the Charlotte Ronson show. The 22-year-old actress arrived in style for the Friday afternoon presentation Gwyneth Paltrow Recalls Extreme Fright When She Had Pneumonia
Gwyneth Paltrow was so scared when she had pneumonia she "nearly collapsed." The "Two Lovers" actress - whose father Bruce Paltrow died of the inflammatory lung illness in 2002 - was horrified when she was told she was suffering from the condition as she thought she was going to die.Gwyneth told People magazine: "When I fell ill with pneumonia last year the fear of dying sort of swept over me to the degree that I lost my sight for a second and I nearly collapsed."
Steve Coogan Causes Outrage By Poking Fun At Kurt Cobain
Steve Coogan has caused outrage by poking fun at the late Kurt Cobain.The British comic star appeared to reference the former Nirvana frontman - who shot himself in 1994 - when asked about his previous relationship with Kurt's widow Courtney Love.
The Olsen Twins Reveal They Still Watch "full House"
Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen still watch "Full House."The 22-year-old twins made their acting debut sharing the part of Michelle in the hit TV show when they were just nine months old, and Mary-Kate admits they sometimes watch repeated episodes.
Sarah Ferguson To Be Questioned By Interpol Over Tv Documentary
Britain's Sarah Ferguson is facing questioning by Interpol. The Duchess of York may be quizzed by the International Crime Police Organization over a TV documentary she made last year which exposed the poor conditions in state-run Turkish orphanages.Turkish authorities are furious the duchess went undercover in the show, which showed children - some of whom were disabled - left tied to beds by staff.
Amy Winehouse To Move To The Suburbs On Her Return To U.k.
Amy Winehouse is moving to the suburbs. The "Rehab" singer - who has been battling her dug addiction on an extended Caribbean holiday - will swap hedonistic Camden for the quiet suburb of Hadley Wood on her return to London.A friend told Britain's The Sun newspaper: "It's quiet and there won't be all that temptation on her doorstep."
Mira Sorvino Pregnant With Third Child
Mira Sorvino is pregnant with her third child.The "At First Sight" actress confirmed she and husband Christopher Backus are adding to their brood.
Lily Allen Pleads For Fans To Buy Her New Album
Lily Allen has begged fans to buy her new album.The 'Fear' singer is desperate for her new record 'It's Not Me, It's You' to top the US album charts and has pleaded with fans to make sure it moves up from its current number two slot.
Bob Geldof Found Out About His Daughter's Divorce On The Internet
Bob Geldof learned of his daughter Peaches' divorce via the internet.Peaches' father - who was furious last year after the 19-year-old blonde eloped to Las Vegas and married U.S. musician Max Drummey - was gob smacked to discover their separation only after it was posted online.
Kate Winslet Gets Her Fashion Advice From Her Daughter
Kate Winslet takes fashion advice from her eight-year-old daughter. The "Revolutionary Road" star says Mia - her child with ex-husband Jim Threapleton - disapproves of her wearing black too often and advised her on what to wear on a recent TV show.Speaking on TV show "The View," Kate - wearing a fitted grey jacket over a black pair of trousers and shirt - said: "I have an eight-year-old daughter and she is a little bit of a fashionista. In fact, just the other night she said to me, "Mum, just a personal question. Why do you wear so much black?"
Christina Aguilera Wants To "tone Down" Her Voice
Christina Aguilera wants to tone down her singing voice.The "Dirrty" singer has been working with her favorite band, electro pop outfit Ladytron, to help her develop a "softer vocal sound."
Drew Barrymore Spotted Passionately Kissing Hugh Grant
Drew Barrymore passionately kissed Hugh Grant in New York this week.The 33-year-old actress - who has been friends with Hugh since they starred in 2007's "Music and Lyrics" - couldn't contain her feelings when she saw the British actor at the Waverly Inn restaurant on Monday night.
Madonna Trying To Convert Her New Boyfriend To Kabbalah
Madonna is trying to convert her rumored boyfriend Jesus Luz to Kabbalah. The singer has reportedly persuaded the 22-year-old Brazilian model - who was raised a Catholic - to rethink his faith, and Jesus is now considering turning to the mystical off-shoot of Judaism.A source said "Jesus has taken a real interest in Kabbalah and has started making a few online enquiries into the faith. He joined an online Kabbalah group and is keen to become and active member. Madonna has also offered to take him to the Kabbalah center in New York and he is exceedingly keen to take her up on that."
Celebrity Birthdays, February 14
Happy Birthday to "Finding Neverland" actor Freddie Highmore (1992), Matchbox Twenty singer Rob Thomas (1972), TV personality Jules Asner (1968), American actor Zach Galligan (1963), "Just Shoot Me" actor Enrico Colantoni (1963), Singer Joan Osborne: 'memba Her?!
Filed under: Music, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!As part of the female singer/songwriter craze of the mid '90s, Joan Osborne became famous for her hit song "One of Us" and for being a part of the Lilith Fair. Guess what she looks like now!...
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If Madonna Weren't Famous She'd Look Like ...
Filed under: Madonna, We're Just Sayin'Here's the 50-year-old rejuvenated queen of reinvention Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone Penn Ritchie (left) -- and Italian Vogue editrix Franca Sozzani (right).Madonna has experienced many miracles.We're just sayin'.See Also Hello Doggy!...
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Christian Bale Goes Bat S**t On Peter Griffin!!!
Filed under: Christian Bale Christian Bale went crazy berserk on Peter Griffin -- seriously -- and by some crazy twist of fate, TMZ got our hands on the most friggin' sweet ass unedited clip you've ever heard. WARNING: Video contains explicit language.The full "Family Guy"...Permalink
Rihanna Among Topics At V-day Anti-violence Lunch (ap)
AP - The topic of Friday's star-studded V-Day luncheon was the organization's work with women in the Congo. But Jessica Alba Kerry Washington and other supporters of V-Day, which has raised more than $60 million to stop violence against women and girls worldwide, were also talking about Rihanna.
Franco Gets Bar Mitzvah At Hasty Pudding Roast (ap)
AP - James Franco got a spoof bar mitzvah and was forced to milk a "gay" cow on Friday to earn his pudding pot as Harvard's Hasty Pudding Man of the Year.
Swayze Tops Valentine's Poll
Ailing Patrick Swayze is the king of romantic movies - his hit film GHOST has topped a poll of the best love films ever, with DIRTY DANCING coming in second.The 1990 blockbuster starred Swayze as a spirit who communicates with his sweetheart, played by Demi Moore, through a medium.The film came first in a St.
Cruise To Return To Daytona For 500 Race
Tom Cruise is returning to the racetrack where he filmed DAYS OF THUNDER for a NASCAR event this weekend (15Feb09).The movie star is expected to be in the pace car at the start of the Daytona 500 race in Florida.The NASCAR fan recently revealed he once got the chance to really race around the track,
Knight & Heigl's Grey's Future: The Mystery Continues (e! Online)
E! Online - Grey's Anatomy's Shonda Rhimes won't confirm or deny whether Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight are leaving the hit ABC series.
Nude Madonna Photo Sells For $37,500 At Auction (reuters)
Reuters - A full frontal nude photo of Madonna, taken in 1979 before she became famous, has sold at auction for $37,500 -- more than double its pre-sale estimate.
Gabriel Pulls Out Of Oscars Over 65-second Limit (ap)
AP - Peter Gabriel minute in the Oscars spotlight will lack one important element: Peter Gabriel
Lohan Supports Girlfriend's Sis At Ny Fashion Week (ap)
AP - Lindsay Lohan always has a front-row seat at the Charlotte Ronson show.
Prince Charles To Visit South America On Eco-mission (afp)
AFP - Britain's heir to the throne, Prince Charles is to visit the Amazon and the Galapagos Islands next month on a mission promoting environmental preservation, British officials said Friday.
Hugh Jackman Plans For `intimate' Oscars (ap)
AP - Hugh Jackman says he knows the Oscars ceremony isn't about him, but he'd better enjoy it all the same.
Peter Gabriel Spurns Oscars Over Downsized Set (reuters)
Reuters - Peter Gabriel has rejected an offer to perform at the Academy Awards next week after the veteran British rocker learned he would have just a minute to sing his Oscar-nominated tune from Disney's "WALL-E".
Fallon Breaking In The 'late Night' Chair (ap)
AP - Jimmy Fallon says he's sat in the "Late Night" chair.
Martin Laughs Off Criticism Of "pink Panther 2" (reuters)
Reuters - Actor Steve Martin on Friday dismissed poor reviews of the latest Pink Panther movie saying critics are always snobs when it comes to comedy.
Kelly Clarkson Put Off Acting For Good
Singer Kelly Clarkson has vowed never to appear on the big-screen again - because her last foray into acting was "horrible." Sing Your Own Version Of A Mariah Carey Ballad And Send It To Your Sweetheart
Sony Music Entertainment is giving Mariah Carey fans the opportunity to sing their own version of a Mariah ballad and send it to their friends and family in the form of a Valentine's Day ecard. Curvy Black Beauties: Jennifer Hudson Vs. Taraji P. Henson
Jennifer Hudson and Taraji P. Henson both looked stunning at the NAACP Image Awards last night. Which actress do you think looked hotter? Gwyneth Paltrow To Spend Valentine's Day Alone
Hollywood actress Gwyneth Paltrow is planning a quiet Valentine's Day this weekend - because she has no idea where her rocker husband Chris Martin is touring. Jon Bon Jovi Sues Ex-afl Employee
Rocker Jon Bon Jovi is suing a former employee of his Arena football team Philadelphia Soul, accusing the man of copyright infringement. Kenny Chesney Angry That People Assume He's Gay
Kenny Chesney has finally broken his silence on why his ex-wife, Renee Zellweger, cited "fraud" when she filed for divorce in 2005 - it was the only way the couple could get the marriage officially annulled. Slideshow: Kelly Clarkson - Hot Or Not?
Kelly Clarkson new album 'All I Ever Wanted' hits stores March 10. In the meantime, click through the photo slideshow and let us know what you think: Janet Jackson Signs Live Nation Deal
Janet Jackson has become the latest superstar to sign a record deal with concert giant Live Nation, according to new reports. The "Nasty" hitmaker parted ways with Island Records in September after disappointing sales Michael Jackson And The Flesh-eating Infection
The horror show that is Michael Jackson skin has seriously affected the singer's health. According to reports, Jackson is receiving antibiotics (via an IV drip) to combat a horrifying infection that has spread throughout his entire body and threatens to eat his flesh.Reports are that Jackson has contracted an acute MRSA staph infection following more cosmetic surgery on his nose.
Joaquin Phoenix And The Rapper Thing: We Are Being Punk'd
Actress Reese Witherspoon is one skeptic who is questioning whether Joaquin Phoenix decision to leave acting to pursue a career as a hobo mess rapper is an elaborate hoax. Reese, who worked with Joaquin in the Johnny Cash bioflick "Walk the Line" and has known him for a long time, thinks the actor's recent antics of walking around as a sloven, mumbling, smelly, raggedy, lice-infested, stinky-breath hip hop "artist" must be a put-on.
Jennifer Love Hewitt: Yo Quiero ... A New Outfit
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Fashion Police, Full Throttle FashionAll covered up in some sort of raggedy poncho-blanket-carpet thing, Jennifer Love Hewitt went out for a Mexican lunch in L.A. on Thursday.Ay, caramba!See Also Jennifer Loves Restraining Orders Jennifer Love Hewitt -- Chasin' Tail...
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Mickey -- I'd Hump A Gorilla Before Courtney Love
Filed under: Gossip/Rumors, Paparazzi VideoGuess those Mickey Rouke and Courtney Love hook-up rumors aren't true -- because last night in NYC he said he'd rather be stuck on an island with only the company of "a gorilla" than hit that. See Also Mickey Scores Another Golden Globe ...
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Hugh Jackman -- Training (wheel) Day
Filed under: Kids, Hugh Jackman If you don't go "Awwww" at least once during this video of Hugh Jackman and daughter Ava in NYC, check your pulse -- you might be dead.See Also Hugh Jackman -- Attacked!...Permalink
Bon Jovi Sues -- Hands Off My Soul!
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Music, Talk Sports Jon Bon Jovi is accusing someone of trying to sell parts of his "Soul."A former employee of the Philadelphia Soul -- the 2008 Arena Bowl champs -- is being sued by team owner Bon Jovi and his Arena League Football team for allegedly making his own...Permalink
Smart -- Benicio Rides Above The Influence
Filed under: DrunksDUIs are almost a rite of passage in Hollywood -- but thankfully, an unsteady Benicio Del Toro actually talked his friend out of possibly getting one on their way out of Villa last night ... when the fellow club-goer wanted to drive home.See Also...
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Tmz Tv Tonite -- Love Is In The Air!
On TMZ TV Tonite -- in honor of Valentine's Day, we're having a TMZ love-fest! Mickey Rourke may love his dogs, but he definitely doesn't have any affection for Courtney Love ... Hugh Jackman is such a loving father, it almost makes you want to barf...Permalink
Please Let Me Make A Good Film
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Matthew McConaughey Hot Bodies Matthew McConaughey spent Thursday afternoon meditating on what it could feel like to actually make a halfway decent movie. Om.Not even his dog BJ liked "Surfer Dude" or "Fool's Gold" or "Failure to Launch" or "Sahara" or "Two for the Money" or ......Permalink
Tori Spelling -- Potty Like A Rock Star
Filed under: Paparazzi Video, Kids, Tori Spelling Tori Spelling showed off some serious dancing skills at a club with her babies -- rocking out to a jam called the "Potty Dance." I rock the potty, that rocks the potty! See Also
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Tori's Time Is Up...
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Florence Henderson: The Brady Bulge
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Wacky & Weird, Hot MamasHere's the story of a lovely lady, who was busy bringing up a very lovely boy.While performing at a NYC benefit on Thursday, 74-year-old former "Brady Bunch" mom Florence Henderson gave her co-star a helping hand.Mom always says don't play ball in...
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Britney's Home Suit
Filed under: Britney Spears Celebrity Pay DirtEven inanimate objects in Britney Spears world get sued -- kinda sorta.Brian Jones was hired by Coldwell Banker back in 2006 to take pics of an L.A. house that was on the market. Who cares, you ask? Apparently OK! Australia cared enough to splash...
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That Ain't Right
Filed under: Fights, Rihanna, Chris BrownFiled under: a little bit offensive Las Vegas little versions of Rihanna and Chris Brown will settle their differences in a wrestling ring two weeks from today. It's a tag team affair. Mini Steven Spielberg will team with Mini Rihanna, while Mini...
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Farrah Fawcett Sues Over That Photo
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeIf you were alive in the 1970s, you either had or knew someone who had that iconic red swimsuit photo of Farrah Fawcett plastered on their wall. Now, that photo is at the center of a lawsuit. Fawcett is suing Bio-Graphics inc., Pie International Inc....
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Close Loves Laid Back New York
Actress Glenn Close loves the anonymity of living in New York - because she can go about her business without a constant trail of photographers.The Fatal Attraction star moved to the city in 1974 and has stayed in the Big Apple ever since, despite movie industry pressure to move to Hollywood.And Connecticut-born Close insists she
Dushku's Chess Lessons
TV beauty Eliza Dushku has found an unconventional way to unwind at the end of a long day at work - she’s taking chess lessons in a nightclub.The 28-year-old actress picked up the hobby while in Los Angeles shooting new TV show Dollhouse.And she’s learning her chess moves from a family member who happens to
Ladies In Red Kick Off New York Fashion Week
Actresses Hilary Duff TORI SPELLING and PATRICIA ARQUETTE hit the runway on Friday (13Feb09) morning to kick off New York Fashion Week and raise awareness about heart disease.The trio was joined by former Wonder Woman Lynda Carter and Spelling’s 90210 co-star Jennie Garth, among others, to take part in the charity catwalk show.They each showed
Underwood: 'stop Spreading Ridiculous Brown/rihanna Rumours'
Country star Carrie Underwood is urging internet gossips to stop speculating about CHRIS BROWN’s alleged fight with his girlfriend RIHANNA and "lay off" the troubled couple.The Kiss Kiss hitmaker was charged with making criminal threats on Sunday (08Feb09) after reportedly assaulting a woman, believed to be Rihanna, during a heated early morning argument.The incident forced
Paltrow Kept In The Dark Over Iron Man 2
Gwyneth Paltrow has no idea what part she will play in the upcoming IRON MAN sequel - because movie bosses are keeping all of the details under wraps.Paltrow played Tony Stark’s faithful assistant and love interest Pepper Potts in the 2008 comic book blockbuster, opposite Robert Downey Jr.And although Paltrow has been signed up to
Ono's Plea For Tribute Peace Protests
Yoko Ono has urged BEATLES fans to recreate her and late husband JOHN LENNON’s "Bed-In for Peace" - 40 years after the famous stunt.The couple stayed under the covers for days on end at hotels in Amsterdam, Holland, and Montreal, Canada in 1969 to promote their campaign for world harmony and the end of the
M.i.a. Hoping For St. Valentine's Day Baby
Pregnant pop star M.I.A. is hoping for a St. Valentine’s Day (14Feb09) baby after she failed to go into labour at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (08Feb09).The Paper Planes hitmaker was due to give birth at the Grammys, where she performed with Jay-Z, Lil Wayne, T.I. and Kanye West and she started having contractions backstage.But,
Moore Considers Asking Ex To Dj At Her Wedding
Singer/actress Mandy Moore is considering asking her ex to DJ at her wedding.Moore announced her engagement to rocker Ryan Adams earlier this week (begs09Feb09) and now she’s thinking about the music for her big day.Speaking on Los Angeles DJ Valentine’s morning show on Friday (13Feb09), the Saved star said, "I could ask my friend Adam
Girls Aloud Sign New Three-album Deal
Mccord Keen To Vamp It Up In Twilight
90210 star AnnaLynne McCord is desperate to land a part in the TWILIGHT sequel - because she’s obsessed with vampires.The actress is hoping producers of New Moon can come to an arrangement with her 90210 bosses and resolve a scheduling conflict, so she can play sexy bloodsucker Heidi, alongside boyfriend Kellan Lutz, in the sequel.She
Actress Miyazawa Expecting First Child
Japanese actress Rie Miyazawa is pregnant with her first child, according to local reports.The Twilight Samurai star, 35, is expecting the baby in June (09) and is planning to wed the father of the child before she gives birth.Miyazawa, a former child model, was previously engaged to sumo wrestler Takanohana. The pair split in 1992.Movie
Smith Set On Three-day Valentine's Celebrations
Romantic Will Smith got a head start on St. Valentine’s Day - the movie star and wife JADA PINKETT-SMITH began their celebrations on Thursday night (12Feb09).Smith told reporters on the red carpet at the NAACP Image Awards that his romantic plans would start later that night - and his wife had no idea he had
Mcconaughey Pays Tribute To Reggae Star Who Sparked Record Label Idea
Matthew McConaughey made a special guest appearance on late night TV in America on Thursday (12Feb09) - to introduce the first music act signed to his record label.The movie hunk signed reggae star Mishka to his Just Keep Livin’ label in 2006 - and made a surprise appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! to present the
Photographer Sues Over Spears House Pictures
A Los Angeles photographer is suing the owners of OK! magazine for publishing pictures he took of BRITNEY SPEARS’ former home without his permission.Brian Jones claims he was hired by real estate firm Coldwell Banker to take pictures of a Los Angeles mansion that was on the market back in 2006.Spears subsequently bought the place,
Royal Opera Bosses Plan Anna Nicole Smith Musical
Britain’s Royal Opera bosses are developing a new production based on the life of tragic Anna Nicole SMITH.The actress/model had a colourful life before she died from a drug overdose in 2007, and celebrated composer Mark-Anthony Turnage has been commissioned to turn it into an opera.The companyâ??s director of opera, Elaine Padmore, insists the show
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