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The Insider On Tv: Tonight
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:41:51 | Rate news: +0
Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight for the latest on John Travolta family tragedy. As the familly mourns the loss of the 16-year-old, we have the results of the official autopsy. Then, John and his connection with the late Anna Nicole Smith: We go in-depth with the heartbreaking losses of their beloved sons in the Bahamas. For all this and more, watch "The Insider" on TV tonight.

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Katy Perry To Share Stage With Talented Fan
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:40:44 | Rate news: +0
The Grammy Awards are coming to television Feb. 8 and fans are getting the opportunity to vie for a chance to perform with pop princess Katy Perry Music fans can upload a video of themselves singing a portion of Perry's song "I Kissed a Girl" to www.cbs.com/grammys for the chance to sing with her at the Grammys! "We are very excited that this year's installment of My Grammy Moment allows numerous online fans to be an integral part of a performance," The Recording Academy President/CEO Neil Portnow says of the contest. Fans can submit video up until Feb. 6. The 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards will be broadcast live from STAPLES Center in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 from 8-11:30 p.m. ET/PT on the CBS.

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Lara's Wardrobe Cam: Help Her Choose The Perfect Outfit
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:40:04 | Rate news: +0
Check out the latest edition of our daily web series Lara's wardrobe cam -- as "The Insider"'s Lara Spencer and stylist Anya Sarre pick the perfect outfit for tonight's show.   We want to hear your fashion feedback, post your below!

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Craig Ferguson Ties The Knot
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:39:25 | Rate news: +0
"Late Late Show" host Craig Ferguson announced to his audience that he wed over the holidays. Ferguson married art dealer and longtime girlfriend Megan Wallace Cunningham. "The wedding took place in Vermont, where they have legalized gay civil unions, and I married a woman," Ferguson said while showing his wedding ring. "It's not just bling."

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Whats Your Message To The Travolta Family?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:38:58 | Rate news: +0
After the tragic death of their son Jett, John Travolta and Kelly Preston are said to be back in the States preparing for the funereal. Send your condolences to the family right here by adding your below -- which may also be read on-air during "The Insider" on TV tonight.

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Teen Kate Hudson Crazy For Boys! (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:36:55 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Forget pretty ponies or science homework, Kate Hudson reveals in the new Elle that something else was on her teenage mind.

Rip Torn Faces Drunken Driving Charges In Conn. (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:35:51 | Rate news: +0
AP - Actor Rip Torn has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges in Connecticut, nearly two years after being fined and losing his license for similar charges in New York.

Amy Winehouse Drops Drug Case Appeal In Norway (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:35:22 | Rate news: +0
AP - British singer Amy Winehouse dropped her appeal in a Norwegian drug case and will accept a fine for illegal marijuana possession in 2007, her attorney said Tuesday.

`medium' Star Patricia Arquette Files For Divorce (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:34:54 | Rate news: +0
AP - Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband.

Travolta Family Returns To Us With Son's Remains (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:34:27 | Rate news: +0
AP - Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have returned to Florida with the remains of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died at the family vacation home in Grand Bahama.

Bruce Lee Hong Kong Home To Be Saved As Tourist Site (reuters)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:34:00 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - A philanthropic bid by a Hong Kong tycoon to preserve the one-time residence of kung fu legend Bruce Lee and transform it into a major tourist attraction honoring the film icon was approved on Tuesday.

Lindsay Lohan: It's Not Over With Ronson (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:33:32 | Rate news: +0
AP - Lindsay Lohan says she hasn't split with DJ Samantha Ronson, despite media reports they had publicly sparred several times over the holidays.

Swayze Faces Cancer (and A New Tv Series) Bravely (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:33:04 | Rate news: +0
AP - Patrick Swayze says his yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead on his new TV series.

Moving Out: William And Harry Set Up Own Office (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:32:36 | Rate news: +1
AP - Princes William and Harry said Tuesday they have been granted their own royal "household" by their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Travolta's Son Cremated, Ashes Flown To Florida (reuters)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:32:09 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - The body of actor John Travolta 16-year-old son, Jett, was cremated in the Bahamas after his sudden death during the New Year's holiday and his parents flew to Florida with his ashes, a Bahamian lawmaker said on Tuesday.

Rip Torn Faces Drunken Driving Charges In Conn.
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:30:56 | Rate news: +0
LITCHFIELD, Conn. (AP) — Actor Rip Torn has pleaded not guilty to drunken driving charges in Connecticut, nearly two years after temporarily losing his license for similar charges in New York.


Lindsay Lohan And Samantha Ronson Split?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:29:41 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan and her DJ girlfriend have split, according to reports. TV news show "Access Hollywood" claims the actress has moved out of the home she shared with Samantha Ronson


John Travolta's Co-stars Send Heartfelt Messages After Family Tragedy
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:29:13 | Rate news: +0
John Travolta friends and co-stars Tim Allen and Forest Whitaker have sent personal condolence messages to the movie star and his wife Kelly Preston following the death of their son.


Jennifer Love Hewitt Calls Off Engagement
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:28:46 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Love Hewitt and her fiance Ross McCall have split, according to reports. Sources tell People magazine the couple broke up over Christmas and have ended their engagement.


Gwyneth Paltrow Detoxes To Lose Holiday Weight
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:28:19 | Rate news: +0
Gwyneth Paltrow has called on medical help as she aims to lose a little winter weight in the New Year. The actress admits she has gained a little "holiday excess" and now is keen to lose it,


Rumer Willis Is A Confident Miss Golden Globe
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:27:14 | Rate news: +0
Rumer Willis isn't sweating her upcoming role as Miss Golden Globe at the Los Angeles awards show on Sunday because she's had over a year to prepare.


John Lennon's Mbe Uncovered After 40 Years
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:25:30 | Rate news: +0
A medal awarded to John Lennon by British monarch Queen Elizabeth II has been uncovered in a royal vault - 40 years after the late Beatle refused the honor as part of an anti-war protest.


Travolta Family Returns To Us With Son's Remains
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:24:25 | Rate news: +1
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — Actor John Travolta and wife Kelly Preston have returned to Florida with the remains of their 16-year-old son, Jett, who died at the family vacation home in Grand Bahama.


Lindsay Lohan Slams Split Reports
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:23:17 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan has lashed out at reporters who insist she has split from DJ girlfriend Samantha Ronson - urging them to get their "stories straight."


Elton John Returning To Soccer Club?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:21:35 | Rate news: +0
Elton John could be making a return to his role as honorary life president of a British soccer club. The music legend stepped down from his position at Watford Football Club last year because of differences between him and chairman Graham Simpson.


Gay Singer 'beaten Up' By Bouncers At Madonna Concert
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:21:08 | Rate news: +0
Singer Patrick Wolf has accused security staff at a recent Madonna concert of assaulting him and his boyfriend for sharing a kiss in public.


Leona Lewis Already Writing Memoirs At 23
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:20:41 | Rate news: +1
British pop sensation Leona Lewis has signed a deal to release her memoirs - at the age of 23.


Lily Allen For 'doctor Who' Role?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:20:14 | Rate news: +0
Pop star Lily Allen has been linked to a starring role in iconic British sci-fi series Doctor Who.


Patrick Swayze Faces Cancer (and A New Tv Series) Bravely
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:19:47 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) — Patrick Swayze says his yearlong battle with pancreatic cancer put him "through hell" while he pushed ahead on his new TV series.


Paris Hilton: 'i've Only Slept With A Couple Of People'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:18:43 | Rate news: +0
Paris Hilton has only slept with "a couple of people" - because she respects herself too much.


Attorney Says Charge Against Josh Brolin To Be Dropped
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:18:17 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) — An attorney for actors Josh Brolin and Jeffrey Wright says prosecutors have agreed to drop all charges in an incident at a Louisiana bar last year.


Rip Torn Denies Dui Charges
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:17:49 | Rate news: +0
Actor Rip Torn has pleaded not guilty to a charge of driving under the influence following an arrest in December.


Moving Out: Princes William & Harry Set Up Own Office
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:17:22 | Rate news: +1
LONDON (AP) — Princes William and Harry said Tuesday they have been granted their own royal "household" by their grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.


Courtney Love Lands 'multi-million Album Sponsorship Deals'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:16:55 | Rate news: +0
Rocker Courtney Love has reportedly won $30 million in sponsorship deals for her long-awaited album Nobody's Daughter.


Tom Brady -- Testing The Market
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 18:02:22 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Talk Sports, Tom & Gisele

No limp? No problem!A healthier looking Tom Brady was back in full-on "errand boy" mode yesterday, testing out his poor, quasi-rehabilitated knee at an L.A. grocery store ... while his fiancee Gisele probably was lounging around somewhere.Dude still...

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Girls Aloud Star Cheryl Cole Turned To Atkins Diet
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:21:02 | Rate news: +0
Cheryl Cole went on an extreme diet after her weight ballooned. The Girls Aloud singer admits she broke down in tears and turned to the controversial Atkins diet after she discovering she had a 29 inch waist in the band's early days.

The 25-year old said: "In the first year of Girls Aloud I went up to a 29 inch waist. I remember crying because I was 133lbs when I'm only 5ft 3in."

Gary Oldman Marries Fourth Wife
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:20:35 | Rate news: +0
Gary Oldman has married for the fourth time. The 50-year-old actor tied the knot with musician girlfriend Alexandra Edenborough - who is 19 years his junior - at a secret ceremony in California on New Year's Eve.

Gary's agent Douglas Urbanski confirmed: "They were married in Santa Barbara. I was the best man."

Amy Winehouse Being Linked To An Actor Playing Zeus In New Tv Series
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:20:09 | Rate news: +0
Amy Winehouse has been spotted getting close to Greek god Zeus. The latest man to be linked to the "Back to Black" singer during her Caribbean holiday is 20-year-old actor Josh Bowman - who stars as the Greek god in new BBC 2 TV drama "Myths."

British-born Josh met Amy - who is still married to jailed Blake Fielder-Civil - on the island of St Lucia, where she is currently holidaying, and friends say they have become inseparable over the last few days.

Courteney Cox And David Arquette To Adopt A Child To Save Their Marriage
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:19:43 | Rate news: +0
Courteney Cox and David Arquette are planning to adopt a child in a bid to save their marriage. The couple - who have been married for nine years and already have four-year-old daughter Coco - are desperate to add to their family but Courteney, 44, has so far been unable to fall pregnant, causing arguments between the pair.

According to National Enquirer magazine, a source said: "David wants a sibling for Coco, but Courteney's reached a point where she feels it's hopeless to keep trying to get pregnant."

David Beckham To Live In Milan Without Wife Victoria And Their Sons
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:19:16 | Rate news: +0
David Beckham will live in Milan without wife Victoria. The soccer star has revealed Victoria will remain at their Los Angeles home with their three sons, Brooklyn, Romeo and Cruz, while he is on loan to Italian team AC Milan.

He said: "Everyone knows how much I love my wife and my children - but at the same time I love soccer."

Kate Hudson Admits Her Love For Boys
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:18:49 | Rate news: +0
Kate Hudson "loves boys." The "Bride Wars" star - who has dated actors Owen Wilson and Dax Shepard and cyclist Lance Armstrong since divorcing Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson in 2006 - admits her mother Goldie Hawn was concerned about her interest in the opposite sex from an early age.

Kate, who is single for the first time in years, said: "When I was a teenager, like, when I turned 16, I loved boys. That was just my thing. My mom was like, 'Oh boy, she loves boys!'"

Jennifer Love Hewitt Ends Engagement With Ross Mccall
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:18:23 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Love Hewitt and Ross McCall have ended their engagement. "The Ghost Whisperer" star and the "Band Of Brothers" actor - who got engaged in November 2007 after two years together - have stunned friends and family with their decision to separate.

A source close to the couple said: "They broke up over the holidays and have ended their engagement."

Hugh Jackman's Sister Bans Him From Using His Brother-in-law As His Stunt Double
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:17:57 | Rate news: +0
Hugh Jackman is being held responsible for breaking his brother-in-law's leg, wrist and nose. The "Australia" actor's sister Sonya banned him from using her husband Richard as his stunt double after he broke so many bones on set.

Hugh, 40, said: "My brother-in-law has doubled for me in a few of my movies. It's a weird situation, though, because things can go wrong."

Paris Hilton To Name Her First Daughter London
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:17:30 | Rate news: +1
Paris Hilton wants to name her first daughter London. The 27-year-old blonde heiress is keen to have children by 2011 and is planning a large brood.

She said: "I'd love to have children in the next two years. I'd like three or four. I want a boy first, to watch over my girls, and I'll name my first girl London - I love that name."

Rebecca Romjin And Jerry O'connell Welcome Twin Girls
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:17:03 | Rate news: +0
Rebecca Romijn and husband Jerry O'Connell have welcomed twin girls into the world. U.S. radio presenter Howard Stern - a close friend of the couple - announced the "Ugly Betty" actress had given birth to her daughters on his show Monday morning.

Rebecca delivered the tots on December 28 and the happy couple have named them Dolly Rebecca Rose and Charlie Tamara Tulip.

Second Wave Of Lily Allen Versus Katy Perry Begins
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:04:39 | Rate news: +0
The war between Lily Allen and Katy Perry is not over, at least on the former's side. Several weeks after Perry releases an apology for calling Allen "fat", Allen wrote on her Facebook page that she has Perry's number and is ready to leak it for public consumption anytime.

Former Pizza Hut Waitress Leona Lewis Pens Memoirs
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:04:12 | Rate news: +1
Leona Lewis is just 23 years old. But the British singer has successfully inked a multi-million dollar deal to pen her life story. In an autobiography from publisher Hodder & Stoughton, she will tell all, including her experience becoming a Pizza Hut waitress.

Katie Can Earn $3,000 An Hour: Kristin
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:03:46 | Rate news: +0
Katie Holmes could have earned 3,000 dollars an hour if she was a hooker, says the infamous madam Kristin Davis

In an interview with Steppin' Out, the Wicked Models boss arrested after the Eliot Spitzer scandal revealed how much the celebs like Britney Spears, Katie Holmes, Angelina Jolie and Paris Hilton would have earned if they were a hooker.

Why Gemma Keeps Changing Hairstyle?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:03:19 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood actress Gemma Arterton has revealed that the fact that she keeps on changing her hair helps her dodge peeping toms.

Gemma says that most of the people fail to recognize her as she changes her hair very often, and she likes it like that, as she intends to enjoy her private life in her own way, reports the China Daily .

Caylee Anthony Will Join 'the Angels On The Wall'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:02:52 | Rate news: +0
The names of more than 90 murdered children -- including Polly Klaas, JonBenet Ramsey and Julian King, the nephew of singer-actress Jennifer Hudson -- decorate concrete blocks that sit in Don Williams' front yard.

Lindsay Lohan Shoots Down Breakup Rumors
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 13:02:24 | Rate news: +0
Indulging in her favorite hobby, Lindsay Lohan was spotted out shopping in West Los Angeles on Monday afternoon (January 5).

Sporting a plaid buttondown shirt with her signature leggings, the "Mean Girls" starlet combed the racks at H.D.Buttercup before heading back to her SUV with a group of friends.

Music Photo - January 6, 2009
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:12:24 | Rate news: +0
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Celebrity Birthdays, January 6
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:11:48 | Rate news: +0
Happy Birthday to "Chasing Amy" star Joey Lauren Adams (1971), volleyball player/model Gabrielle Reece (1970), "Boyz N the Hood" director John Singleton (1968), "Mr. Bean" Rowan Atkinson (1955),


Mcmahon Accused Of Harboring Brutal Poodle
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:08:47 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Ed McMahon and his wife Pamela sicked a vicious attack poodle on a process server -- allegedly. Here's how it all went down...The Date: Saturday, January 3.Time: 2:00 PMLocation: The McMahon estate....(until they're kicked out)The Poop: A process...

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The Chick Sucked Into Barkley's Dui -- On Tape!
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:08:21 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Talk Sports

So here it is ... the surveillance footage that cops believe shows Charles Barkley blowing through a stop sign -- and picking up the mystery woman he allegedly claimed had a very special oral skill-set.The tape -- which also shows a cop car from the...

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Legendary Producer Tanen Dies
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:04:40 | Rate news: +0
Former president of Universal Pictures NED TANEN has died. He was 77.The Hollywood producer passed away on Monday (05Jan09) from natural causes at his home in Santa Monica according to the Hollywood Reporter.Tanen took the helm of two of Hollywood’s biggest studios and presided over a string of huge box office hits.In his time at

Mendes Takes Mum Back To Old Cinema
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:04:02 | Rate news: +0
Actress Eva Mendes served up a special treat to her mother at the premiere of her latest film THE SPIRIT - because it was at the cinema where she once worked.The sexy Latina invited 15 members of her family to the screening at Hollywood’s Mann’s Chinese Theatre last month (Dec08) - and she admits her

Mckidd Blames Bad Organisation For Dogs' Puppies
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:03:24 | Rate news: +0
TRAINSPOTTING star Kevin McKidd and his wife JANE have pledged to be more organised in 2009 after waiting too long to neuter their pet dogs.The actor admits he’s terrible at paying bills on time because he can’t get organised and his failure to keep track of things left him with seven puppies.He explains, "Last year

Lohan Slams Ronson Split Reports
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:02:45 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan has lashed out at reporters who insist she has split from DJ girlfriend SAMANTHA RONSON - urging them to get their "stories straight".Speculation suggesting the Mean Girls actress had broke up with her lesbian lover reached fever pitch on Monday (05Jan09) after U.S. TV news show Access Hollywood claimed the star had moved

Lennon's Mbe Uncovered In Royal Vault After 40 Years
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:02:06 | Rate news: +0
A medal awarded to John Lennon by British monarch QUEEN ELIZABETH II has been uncovered in a royal vault - 40 years after the late BEATLE refused the honour as part of an anti-war protest.The legendary musician was made a Member of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s 1965 Birthday honours list, alongside his

Winehouse Swaps Incarcerated Husband For Clean-cut Hunk
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 09:01:25 | Rate news: +0
Amy Winehouse seems to be putting her troubled marriage to BLAKE FIELDER-CIVIL behind her - after frolicking with a hunky rugby player while on vacation in the Caribbean.The Back To Black hitmaker escaped to the paradise island of St Lucia following a month-long spell in a London hospital after she suffered an adverse reaction to

Nbc Bumps Ann Coulter, Denies Conspiracy (reuters)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:09:06 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - NBC News denied Monday that conservative author Ann Coulter has been banned from the network after "Today" dropped her from Tuesday's program because of breaking-news events.

Roman Polanski Wants Court Off His Case (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:08:38 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - You can take the case out of court, but can you take the court out of the case?

Jett Travolta Died Of 'seizure': Bahamas Officials (afp)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:08:01 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Officials in the Bahamas who conducted an autopsy on Jett Travolta said the 16-year-old son of actor John Travolta died here last week of a "seizure," and that his body showed no signs of head trauma.

Jett Travolta Found With Pulse
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:02:46 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, John Travolta People in the bathroom trying to revive Jett Travolta believe they detected a "faint pulse" during the rescue effort.We've now learned specifics about the circumstances surrounding Jett's death. The bathroom where John Travolta son was found has a...

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Dane Cook -- Eat Fresh, Eat Cheap!
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:02:19 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

With his brother allegedly stealing a huge chunk of his fortune, Dane Cook has learned those $5 Subway foot-longs can go a long way!See Also Dane's Bro Pleads Not Guilty to Looting...

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Reese And Jake: Courtside Couple
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:55:28 | Rate news: +0
Grinning from ear to ear, a happy Jake Gyllenhaal was snapped over the weekend enjoying courtside seats at the Los Angeles Lakers game alongside his lady love Reese Witherspoon.   Both looking warm and cozy in gray sweaters, the pair enjoyed drinks and snacks while chatting with friends.

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Samantha Harris Gives Tour Of Home
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:55:01 | Rate news: +0
The new "Insider" correspondent Samantha Harris and her daughter Jocelyn open up their home for a private tour.     Watch the video to hear Samantha tell of her first reaction to hearing she got the job at "The Insider" -- and hear her tell the adorable love story of how she met her husband!

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Lara's Wardrobe Cam: Dress-a-thon!
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:54:02 | Rate news: +0
Webisode 01/05/2009   Today Lara Spencer's dog makes another cameo appearance to help Lara and stylist Anya Sarre decide which dress to wear for the show! If you watched the last episode he was in, Lara's dog has an opinion -- you'll see! Today it's mayhem in the wardrobe room as Lara tries on multiple outfits until she gets it right! But, which dress do you think she should've picked? Post your below!

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New Video: Jett Travolta News Conference
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:53:24 | Rate news: +0
A press conference was held this evening in the Bahamas during which funeral home officials revealed the cause of death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston son, Jett. Keith McSweeney, the funeral director, said that the 16-year-old's cause of death was from "a seizure disorder," while assistant funeral director Glen Campbell confirmed to "The Insider" that Jett's remains are to be cremated this evening and then expected to be transported via Travolta's private plane to Florida sometime within the next 24 hours. After the news conference, Obie Wilchcombe, a family friend and member of the Bahamian parliament, talked about Jett's love of life and his special bond with his father. "[John had] love for his son, and his son showed his love for him," said Wilchcombe, adding that it was clear that Jett was truly enjoying his last days in the Bahamas. "You could see it," he said. "He's always having a good time here. … Jett loved the water here; he loved to go into the water, so when he and his father went swimming, everybody saw that. "John Travolta has an incredible way of making you feel bigger than life; he makes you feel bigger than you are, so that's what he did for the residents," he continued. "His son also had that charisma, and his son was able to express it in his way, so he got close to the community, close to the employees. When he passed, the staff was awfully [moved] because of that relationship." Watch "The Insider" for all the latest developments as they happen.

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Officials Announce Plans For Handling Jett Travolta Remains
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:52:56 | Rate news: +0
"The Insider" has the latest details on how the Travolta family plan to handle the remains of 16-year-old, Jett Travolta.   At a press conference Monday, officials announced that the body of Jett Travolta will be cremated Monday evening. Officials said the ashes will be given to John Travolta Tuesday morning. Check back here for the latest details on the Travolta family tragedy.

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Sirius Black Takes Another Matrimonial Plunge (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:51:15 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - His Harry Potter character Sirius Black may not have lived to see the franchise's sixth installment, but Gary Oldman has made it down the aisle a fourth time.

Police: Paris Hilton Thief A Frenemy? (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:50:09 | Rate news: +1
E! Online - Paris Hilton might want to reevaluate the invite list before her next house party.

Britney Spears' Not-so-tweet Hacker (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:49:03 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Even during the height of her head-shaving, umbrella-wielding phase, it's doubtful Britney Spears would have left a lewd message for her fans about her girly parts.

Rebecca Romijn And Jerry O'connell Have Twin Girls (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:48:35 | Rate news: +0
AP - Rebecca Romijn and Jerry O'Connell are new parents — times two.

Tim Allen Offers Condolences To Travoltas (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:47:58 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - As a father himself with another child on the way, Tim Allen can sympathize with John Travolta and Kelly Preston.

Death Certificate: Travolta Son Killed By Seizure (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:47:30 | Rate news: +0
AP - An official with a Bahamian funeral home says Jett Travolta's death certificate says he was killed by a "seizure." Glen Campbell is assistant director of the funeral home handling the remains of John Travolta 16-year-old son.

Autopsy Completed For Jett Travolta: Bahamas Officials (afp)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:46:13 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Officials in the Bahamas on Monday conducted an autopsy on Jett Travolta, the teenage son of actor John Travolta and his wife Kelly Preston, who died here last week during a family holiday, police said.

Gossip Guys Have Starlets' Panting (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:45:46 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Hollywood's love for Gossip Girl (all new tonight!) hasn't ever been a secret, but lately Tinseltown's starlets have been seriously loose-lipped about their crushes on Upper East Siders Chace Crawford, Ed Westwick and Penn Badgley

Twitter Accounts Of Obama, Britney Spears Hacked (afp)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:45:18 | Rate news: +0
AFP - The Twitter accounts of US president-elect Barack Obama, singer Britney Spears and other prominent figures were hacked on Monday and fake messages sent out in their names on the micro-blogging service.

Patricia Arquette Files For Divorce (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:44:49 | Rate news: +0
AP - Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her actor-husband.

Patricia Arquette Cuts Her Husband Loose (e! Online)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:44:22 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - On the job, Patricia Arquette sees dead people. In real life, she sees divorce lawyers.

Travolta Son's Death Caused By "seizure Disorder" (reuters)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:43:55 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Actor John Travolta son, Jett, died from "seizure disorder," a Bahamas funeral home official said on Monday after pathologists performed an autopsy on the body of the teenager who suffered a seizure last week at his family's holiday home.

Patricia Arquette Files For Divorce From Thomas Jane (reuters)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:43:27 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - "Medium" star Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce from her husband, actor Thomas Jane, citing "irreconcilable differences," according to court records made public on Monday.

Studio Chief, Producer Ned Tanen Dies At 77 (reuters)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:42:58 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Ned Tanen, the former president of Universal Pictures who championed such filmmakers as George Lucas and John Hughes, died Monday of natural causes at his home in Santa Monica. He was 77.

Polanski Lawyer Claims La Superior Court Biased (ap)
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:42:30 | Rate news: +0
AP - A lawyer for Roman Polanski is accusing the Los Angeles Superior Court of bias and prejudice against the movie director, and is seeking removal of his case to the California Judicial Council for resolution.

Forest Whitaker To Join 'the Expendables'?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:41:44 | Rate news: +0
Actor-turned-director Sylvester Stallone is adding another Hollywood name to the star-studded line-up for his new movie The Expendables - Forest Whitaker is reportedly in talks to join the cast.


Gary Oldman Marries For Fourth Time
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:40:39 | Rate news: +1
Actor Gary Oldman has married for the fourth time in a secret ceremony in California.


Travolta Family Doctor Observes Son's Autopsy
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:40:13 | Rate news: +0
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) — John Travolta family doctor is in the Bahamas to witness the autopsy of the actor's son, who died suddenly at a family vacation home.


'biggest Loser: Couples' Premieres Jan. 6 With Oldest, Youngest & Heaviest Contestants Ever
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:39:45 | Rate news: +1
NBC's hit weight loss series returns with its biggest season yet when "The Biggest Loser: Couples" premieres Tuesday, January 6 (8-10 p.m. ET). Alison Sweeney hosts and trainers


50 Cent Knocks Millions Off Mansion Price Tag
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:39:07 | Rate news: +0
Rap mogul 50 Cent is really feeling the effects of the global economic downturn - he's been forced to slash the price of his Connecticut mansion by $4 million.


Paris Hilton Slams Press Lies?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:38:40 | Rate news: +0
Paris Hilton has blasted the press for fabricating stories about her life, insisting 95 per cent of such articles are "BS."


Robert Pattinson's 'back-up Plan'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:38:13 | Rate news: +0
Twilight star Robert Pattinson isn't worried if offers of acting jobs dry up - he'd happily turn his hand to a career in music.


Christina Aguilera To Design Clothing Line?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:37:46 | Rate news: +0
Christina Aguilera is set to design a line of clothes for a top British fashion store, according to reports.


Britney Spears' Webpage Targeted In Internet Hoax
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:37:19 | Rate news: +0
Britney Spears has fallen victim to rude internet pranksters after one of her social networking pages was hacked into on Monday morning.


William Hurt Joins 'damages' For Season 2 Intrigue
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:36:52 | Rate news: +0
NEW YORK (AP) - "Damages" arrives just in time to help you start the new year right: off-kilter ... on edge ... hooked ... and loving it! There's a comfort factor to this dizzying legal thriller, with its mind games, masquerades and clash of power brokers.


Slideshow: Jennifer Hudson - Hot Or Not?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:36:14 | Rate news: +0
One of the most successful American Idol cast-offs, Jennifer Hudson has gone on to release a Grammy nominated album and starred in major motion pictures.


Autopsy Completed On John Travolta's Son
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:35:47 | Rate news: +0
FREEPORT, Bahamas (AP) - Doctors in the Bahamas conducted an autopsy Monday on John Travolta 16-year-old son, but authorities did not immediately disclose the results.


Lourdes Leon Wants To Show Mummy She's A Better Actress
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:34:21 | Rate news: +0
Madonna's teen daughter Lourdes Leon has enrolled at New York Professional Children's School since moving to the Big Apple with her mother, following Madge's divorce from Brit Guy Ritchie. The 12-year-old Lourdes wants to pursue her interest in acting, a career that has proven elusive to her mother.

"Lourdes is desperate to become an actress and has joined Manhattan's Professional Children's School," a source told London's Daily Mail.

Eva Mendes Slams Whiny Actresses Over The Respect Issue
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:33:53 | Rate news: +0
Eva Mendes has been making the rounds promoting her new film "The Spirit" and giving her opinion on whiny actresses. She is also blasting Hollywood for being sexist. But, hey, that doesn't mean she minds getting naked for a part when it calls for it.

She said, "[My character Saref is] so kick-ass in every way. She's such a smart dame, that part of her sexuality, part of getting what she wants, is turning up the sex. So yeah, I had no problem with taking my clothes off for this role."

Kylie Minogue Celebrates New Year With Her New Toyboy
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:33:08 | Rate news: +0
Kylie Minogue celebrated the New Year with a romantic snowboarding holiday with her Spanish toyboy. The 40-year-old singer and her new lover, 30-year-old model Andres Velencoso Segura, spent the first few days of January in a $14,500 a week chalet in Chamonix in the French Alps.

A source said: "Andres had never been snowboarding before but Kylie loves it. It shows how much he is into her that he was prepared to give it a go. She paid for an instructor for him and they had a great time."

Cheryl Cole Finally Forgives Husband Ashley's Infidelity
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:32:41 | Rate news: +0
Cheryl Cole has finally forgiven her husband's "horrendous" infidelity. The Girls Aloud singer insists she found it difficult to forgive soccer star Ashley - who was exposed as a cheat in January 2008 - but has finally put it behind her.

She said: "It was horrendous, but look, Ashley's young and he's got a young mentality - for his age anyway."

Kate Moss Sparks Pregnancy Rumors
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:32:14 | Rate news: +0
Kate Moss is reportedly pregnant. The supermodel - who has a six-year-old daughter, Lila Grace, with ex-boyfriend Jefferson Hack - fueled rumors she is expecting a baby after she was seen clutching her stomach while on holiday in Thailand with partner Jamie Hince.

A source said: "Even though she had a cigarette in her hand, Kate definitely looks as though she's expecting. She was walking with Jamie and Lila but kept putting one hand on her stomach - you could clearly see she has a bump there, even though she was wearing a baggy top."

David Beckham To Buy A $7 Million Apartment In The World's Tallest Building
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:31:48 | Rate news: +1
David Beckham is set to buy a $7 million apartment in the world's tallest building. The soccer star - who is married to former Spice Girl Victoria - has apparently been approached by developers about an Armani designed property in the luxury Burj Dubai tower, which when completed will be approximately 820 meters high.

The couple and their three children are currently in the city as part of David's tour with Italian soccer club AC Milan, who he is on loan to while his regular team the Los Angeles Galaxy are in their off-season.

Ricky Gervais Launches A Foul-mouthed Tirade At People Who Have Surgery To Lose Weight
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:31:21 | Rate news: +0
Ricky Gervais has branded people who have surgery to lose weight "lazy f**king fat pigs." "The Office" star blasted those who undergo liposuction to shed flab during a foul-mouthed rant in his new audio book "The Ricky Gervais Guide To Medicine."

He said: "I really don't know why a doctor under a Hippocratic oath takes the risk of something going badly wrong, sometimes with general anesthetic, because someone can't be bothered to go for a f**king run."

Robert Pattinson's Sisters Used To Dress Him As A Girl When He Was Younger
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:30:43 | Rate news: +0
Robert Pattinson sisters used to dress him as a girl and call him "Claudia." The "Twilight" star - who plays vampire Edward in the new movie - confessed he wasn't so "cool" when he was younger.

He said: "Up until I was 12, my sisters used to dress me up as a girl and introduce me as Claudia. Twelve was a real turning point for me as I moved to a mixed school, and then I became cool and discovered hair gel."

Daniel Craig Struggles To Cope With Fame
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:30:16 | Rate news: +0
Daniel Craig says being famous is a "pain in the a*s." The "Defiance" actor - whose celebrity status skyrocketed when he took on the role of James Bond - admits he struggles to cope when he gets spotted by fans in the street and sometimes wishes he could have a normal life.

He said: "I'm in denial about it but it has changed everything for me. Life just got flipped on its head."

Cat Deeley Claims She Has Monkeys Partying In Her Mind
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:29:38 | Rate news: +0
Cat Deeley has a "monkey mind." The British TV presenter - who is the current host of U.S. reality TV show "So You Think You Can Dance" - says she sometimes feels there are primates living in her head similar to those from the famous TV commercial for PG Tips tea bags.

She said: "I have a monkey mind. Sometimes when I try to sleep, it's like a PG Tips party happening in my head."

Duchess Of York Sarah Ferguson Setting Up A New Company
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:29:12 | Rate news: +0
Britain's Sarah Ferguson is setting up a new company to help manage her growing business empire. The Duchess of York - who was married to Prince Andrew - is a successful author, film producer, TV presenter and jewelry designer and is desperate to start a new firm to make the day to day running of her businesses easier.

She said: "I want to bring all of my babies together and make them into a huge success."

Prince William Surprises Girlfriend Kate Middleton With A Romantic Dinner
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:28:45 | Rate news: +0
Britain's Prince William has surprised girlfriend Kate Middleton with a romantic supper at a fairytale log cabin, fueling rumors he is set to propose.

The 26-year-old royal arranged for staff to prepare the isolated wooden lodge as a surprise for Kate during their current holiday in Scotland.

Prince William And Prince Harry Setting Up Their Own Offices
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:28:18 | Rate news: +0
The U.K.'s Princes William and Harry are setting up their own private office. William, 26, and Harry, 24, will have headquarters in London's St James's Palace, where their father Prince Charles held official offices until 2002.

The move represents an important step for William, 26, and Harry, 24, as it gives them more autonomy from the Prince of Wales. The princes' new venture was recently approved by Queen Elizabeth and is expected to be officially announced this week.

Sir Sean Connery's Secret To A Happy Marriage: Not Being Able To Speak To His Wife
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:27:39 | Rate news: +0
Sir Sean Connery claims the secret to his happy marriage is not being able to speak to his wife. The former James Bond star has been married to Micheline for over 30 years but cannot converse with her in her native French.

He said: "I don't speak a word of French but often think that what should be a handicap is actually a godsend."

Gwyneth Paltrow On A Post-christmas Detox Diet Plan
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:26:45 | Rate news: +0
Gwyneth Paltrow has embarked upon a post-Christmas detox. The "Iron Man" actress - who is married to Coldplay star Chris Martin - is taking drastic measures to shift the excess pounds she gained over the festive period.

In the most recent email from her GOOP.com website, Gwyneth wrote: "I need to lose a few pounds of holiday excess. I will be suffering along with you to kickstart my year a bit lighter - good luck to us all!"

Mariah Carey And Nick Cannon Trying To "multiply"
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:26:19 | Rate news: +0
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are trying to "multiply." The couple are desperate to have children and plan to start work on the first member of their large family as soon as possible.

Nick said: "We'll multiply. That's what's gotta happen."

Tara Reid Leaves Rehab After Less Than A Month
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:25:52 | Rate news: +0
Tara Reid is getting her life back together after spending less than a month in rehab. The 33-year-old actress - who checked herself into Malibu's Promises Treatment Center last month for undisclosed reasons - left the rehabilitation facility on Saturday.

A source said: "She's doing well. The whole family is very positive about this being the new beginning for her."

Maksim Chmerkovskiy And Karina Smirnoff Two-step Down The Aisle
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:25:26 | Rate news: +0
Dancing stars Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Karina Smirnoff are set to tie the knot as the couple announces their engagement to the world. Maksim popped the question in Las Vegas on New Year's Eve.

The couple rang in the New year at the Wynn Hotel where Maksim is said to have made it official. Maksim and Karina have been dating since the summer and have been a couple for less than six months. The couple is currently performing on the "Dancing with the Stars" winter tour. The tour wraps up in mid-February.

Fergie Goes Into Slim-down Mode As She Prepares To Wed Josh Duhamel
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:24:59 | Rate news: +0
With their wedding day fast approaching, Fergie is busy crunching and tightening her body to transform herself into a glamorous bride. Fergie is set to walk down the aisle with "Transformers" actor, Josh Duhamel

Fergie is said to be working out every day to lose weight. Fergie admits it hasn't been easy to shed the pounds she gained for her role in the upcoming movie "Nine." Her workout routine includes hiking and sit-ups.

Dj Am Flies -- The Odds Are In My Favor
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:22:59 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Video

With a 1-in-50,000,000 chance that he'll be in a 2nd plane crash, DJ AM boarded a plane at LAX this weekend -- the airport, not his club.Still, the numbers don't mean a damn thing to Travis Barker ... he's sworn to never fly again.See Also AM &...

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Michael Richards -- Forgive And Forget?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:22:20 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Video Michael Richards is back after a two year hiatus -- as in... he went underground after that whole racist rant thing.Richards chose Venice Beach as his venue and a photog brought up a good point -- Dog the Bounty Hunter and Don Imus were forgiven way...

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Seacrest Out ... With Another Chick
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:21:54 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Hook-Ups, Paparazzi Photo, American Idol

First Ryan Seacrest was spotted in the Caribbean with blonde Playmate Sara Jean Underwood and now he's with some bikini-clad brunette in St. Barts.The 34-year-old metrosexual is our American Idol.See Also Ryan Seacrest Pulls in Playboy Playmate...

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Blonde On "too Close For Comfort": 'memba Her?!
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:21:26 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: TV, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!

In the '80s, Lydia Cornell became famous as Ted Knight's blonde daughter on the TV series "Too Close for Comfort." Guess what she looks like now!...

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Antoine Walker Busted For Dui
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:20:59 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Talk Sports

Former NBA star Antoine Walker was arrested and charged with suspicion of drunken driving in Miami Beach early Monday morning. Take that, Charles Barkley Police pulled over the 6'9", 250 pound Walker after he was spotted driving a black Mercedes with...

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Jett Travolta Autopsy May Never Be Public
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:20:21 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, John Travolta The Ministry of Health in the Bahamas tells TMZ the autopsy findings in the death of John Travolta son may never be public.Dr. Hubert Minnis says a pathologist at Rand Memorial Hospital (where Jett Travolta was pronounced dead) is currently...

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Gerard Butler Finds Crack, Flips Out
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:19:15 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo

A rare breed of angry, hunky Scottish bird was spotted on Miami Beach this weekend.Luckily, no photogs were injured in the taking of this picture.See Also Butler Kicks Butt -- LAPD Investigates...

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Tmz Tv Tonite -- Get Outta Here!
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:18:37 | Rate news: +0
On TMZ TV tonight -- Ryan Seacrest steps out with a few beauties, Michael Richards finally comes out of hiding and Busty Heart and her melons outdo themselves once again. Check your local listings....

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Courtney Love -- Oh, Make Her Over!
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:18:10 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Train Wrecks Courtney Love was in Malibu yesterday, where her flapper-ballerina-gone-goth ensemble was as painfully incoherent as one of her late night blog posts.See Also Courtney Love Behind Bars...

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The World's Hottest Bar
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:16:54 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Beauty, Hot Bodies

Leonardo DiCaprio may not have won an Oscar yet, but he does have another golden statue ... supermodel Bar Refaeli While in Cabo San Lucas with Leo, Bar did what she does best ... just be her ridiculously hot self.See Also Leo & Bar in Ruins...

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Motown Founder Looks Berry, Berry Good - For 79!
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:15:50 | Rate news: +0
After Billy Dee Williams played him in "The Jacksons: American Dream," Berry Gordy says his buds cracked him for not being as attractive as the Colt 45 slinger -- but for 79, the founder of Motown Records still looks pretty damn good.See Also ...

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Andy Dick -- Speed Freak
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:15:11 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

Everything was fine and dandy when we caught Andy Dick leaving an L.A. gym yesterday, until we asked the one question that sent him running for the frickin' hills -- literally!See Also Andy Dick on the Run!...

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Arquette's Romance No Longer True
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:14:06 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice Patricia Arquette has just filed for divorce.In legal papers filed in L.A. County Superior Court, Arquette says her two-year marriage to Thomas Jane (who played Mickey Mantle in the HBO movie "61*") is kaput -- it's the ol' "irreconcilable...

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Travolta Death Cert Lists Seizure
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:13:40 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: John Travolta UPDATE 5:52 ET -- The assistant director of the funeral home told TMZ the pathologists who performed the autopsy concluded Jett Travolta died from a seizure. Jett Travolta's death certificate lists "seizure" as the cause of death.No word on the...

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Arquette Files For Divorce
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:12:18 | Rate news: +0
Patricia Arquette has filed for divorce, putting an end to her two-year marriage to THE PUNISHER star THOMAS JANE.The actress cites "irreconcilable differences" for the split.She filed papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court on Monday (05Jan08).The couple, who wed in June, 2006, have a five-year-old daughter together, called Harlow.Both have been married before -

Allen To Be A Dad Again
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:10:23 | Rate news: +0
THE SANTA CLAUSE star Tim Allen is to become a dad at 55.The actor’s wife of over two years, actress Jane Hajduk, is pregnant with the couple’s first child together.The baby will arrive in the spring (09). No date has yet been announced.Allen has a 19-year-old daughter, Katherine, with ex-wife Laura Deibel.Movie & Entertainment News

Bates: 'i Should Have Made Cancer Battle Public'
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:09:45 | Rate news: +0
Oscar winner Kathy Bates regrets not going public with her ovarian cancer battle - because she could have helped others at the time.The Misery star has since signed on as an Ovarian Cancer Foundation spokeswoman but she couldn’t face the idea of talking about the deadly disease while she was battling it.She says, "I shook

Rap Stars To Market Liquor Range
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:09:07 | Rate news: +0
Rappers 50 Cent and BUSTA RHYMES are to front a new range of liquors after bosses at their management company, Violator, struck a deal with manufacturers Drinks Americas.The two stars will appear in marketing campaigns for Leyrat Cognac and Sparkling Vodka later this year (09).It’s not the first time Drinks Americas executives have tapped hip-hop

Cha Cha Slide Dispute Results In Lawsuit
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:08:28 | Rate news: +0
Cha Cha SLIDE hitmaker DJ CASPER is taking legal action against songwriter JEROME HAYWOOD and the bosses of M.O.B. Records in a dispute over royalties.The DJ, real name Willie Perry, scored number one hits in the U.S. and U.K.with the catchy song when it was released in 2003. It was most recently used by fast

Swift Thrilled About Saturday Night Live Treat For Mum
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:07:50 | Rate news: +0
Country star Taylor Swift has served up the perfect birthday surprise for her mum - a performance on her favourite show, SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE.The Love Story singer will be the musical guest on this Saturday’s (10Jan09) broadcast of the U.S. sketch comedy show, and that means she’ll be able to spend her mother’s birthday on

Jonas Brothers Go Country For Big Nashville Show
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:06:33 | Rate news: +0
The JONAS BROTHERS’ Nashville, Tennessee concert on Sunday (04Jan09) was a country affair with Brad Paisley and MARTINA McBRIDE joining them onstage.Paisley and the pop trio to sing Waitin’ on a Woman and Easy Money at the Ryman Auditorium, while McBride stepped up to perform Independence Day with the sibling sensations.The country flavour of the

Love Hewitt Calls Off Engagement
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:05:16 | Rate news: +0
Jennifer Love HEWITT and her fiance ROSS McCALL have split, according to U.S.reports.Sources tell People magazine the couple broke up over Christmas (08) and have ended their engagement.An insider says, "They’re both really sad about this. Even their friends are surprised; they seemed really happy. Everyone just wants the best for both of them." Love

Gyllenhaal/witherspoon's Big Screen Kiss
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:04:38 | Rate news: +0
Jake Gyllenhaal went very public with his feelings for girlfriend REESE WITHERSPOON on Sunday night (04Jan09) when he planted a kiss on the actress during a Los Angeles Lakers game.And it wasn’t just a sneaky smooch - the couple’s lingering lip lock was caught on the Staples Center’s jumbotron screen, which hangs above the court.The

Willis A Confident Miss Golden Globe
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:04:00 | Rate news: +0
RUMER WILLIS isn’t sweating her upcoming role as Miss Golden Globe at the Los Angeles awards show on Sunday (11Jan09) - because she’s had over a year to prepare.The young actress - the daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore - was selected to hand out the prizes at the Golden Globes last year (08),

Lohan And Ronson Split?
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:03:23 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan and her DJ girlfriend have split, according to U.S. reports.TV news show Access Hollywood claims the actress has moved out of the home she shared with Samantha Ronson following a series of rows, some of them public, in recent weeks.The news comes just two days after a British tabloid reported Lohan and Ronson

Travolta Co-stars Send Out Heartfelt Messages After Family Tragedy
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:02:45 | Rate news: +0
JOHN TRAVOLTA’s friends and co-stars TIM ALLEN and FOREST WHITAKER have sent personal condolence messages to the movie star and his wife KELLY PRESTON following the death of their son.Teenager Jett Travolta died from a seizure at the family’s Bahamas holiday home on Friday (02Jan09) and messages of support from celebrities like Tom Cruise and

Paltrow Detoxes To Lose Holiday Weight
Tue, 06 Jan 2009 03:01:25 | Rate news: +0
Gwyneth Paltrow has called on medical help as she aims to lose a little winter weight in the New Year.The actress admits she has gained a little "holiday excess" and now is keen to lose it - but she refuses to have a crack at the infamous Master Cleanse fast which she tried a year

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