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New Celeb Reax To Jett Travolta's Death
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:39:19 | Rate news: +0
Celebs like Richard Gere and Brooke Shields talk to "The Insider" about the death of John Travolta's teenage son. “Our kids, our families, they mean more to us than anyone else,” Richard tells us.

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Tom Cruise Calls Travolta Death 'horrific' (ap)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:37:07 | Rate news: +0
AP - "Horrific" is how Tom Cruise described the sudden death of the son of his friend, John Travolta.

French Actor Detained Over Paris Bar Stabbing (afp)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:36:40 | Rate news: +0
AFP - French actor Samy Naceri a star of the acclaimed war drama "Indigenes" (Days of Glory) who has had a string of run-ins with the law, was in police custody Friday over the stabbing of a man in a Paris bar.

Angelina Jolie Thinking About Brief Return To Film (ap)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:36:02 | Rate news: +0
AP - Angelina Jolie who has been lying low since the birth of her 5-month-old twins, is thinking about a brief return to film, but very brief.

Stevie Wonder Looking For Gadgets For The Blind (afp)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:35:35 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Stevie Wonder wants a car he can drive around. For the time being, the famous blind music star will settle for engineers designing gadgets that let visually-impaired people stay in tune with the digital era.

Speculation Of Royal Wedding Bells As Kate Turns 27 (afp)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:33:51 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Prince William's girlfriend Kate Middleton turns 27 on Friday, heightening speculation that the couple will soon announce their engagement.

Angelina Jolie Says She'll Work 'a Lot Less'
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:32:53 | Rate news: +0
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (AP) — Angelina Jolie is getting ready to join the ranks of the unemployed.


Tom Cruise Calls Travolta Death 'horrific'
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:32:16 | Rate news: +1
NEW YORK (AP) — "Horrific" is how Tom Cruise described the sudden death of the son of his friend, John Travolta.


R. Kelly Divorce Finalized
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:30:36 | Rate news: +1
R&B star R. Kelly divorce from his wife Andrea has been finalized. The couple was married for 11 years. In a joint statement, their Chicago, Illinois-based lawyers


Death Row Records Back On The Auction Block
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:29:59 | Rate news: +0
Rap label Death Row is going back on the auction block after the investment group who 'took over' music mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight's company ran out of cash.


Vodka Kept Daniel Craig & Liev Schreiber Warm On Set
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:28:55 | Rate news: +0
James Bond star Daniel Craig and Liev Schreiber turned to hardcore vodka to keep the cold at bay while filming new war movie Defiance. The two actors struggled to stay warm


Tony Shalhoub Follows Fat Flush Diet
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:28:28 | Rate news: +0
Tony Shalhoub is preparing for Hollywood's latest weight loss trend, the Fat Flush, in a bid to lose the weight he packed on over the holidays.


Jeweler Designs $27,000 Gem For Britney Spears' Grammy Night
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:28:01 | Rate news: +0
Jewelry designer Dara Dubinet has designed a $27,000 black Chinese agate rock ring for Britney Spears to wear to the Grammy Awards in February.


Is Anne Hathaway Already A Golden Globe Winner?
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:27:33 | Rate news: +0
A clerical error could have spoiled one of the Golden Globes biggest surprises and given actress Anne Hathaway every reason to start celebrating early.


Mickey Rourke Supports President Bush
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:27:06 | Rate news: +0
Actor Mickey Rourke sympathizes with U.S. President George W. Bush - insisting he doesn't know how any politician could have successfully navigated America after the 9/11 attacks on New York.


Dolly Parton To Be Inducted Into Gospel Hall Of Fame
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:26:03 | Rate news: +0
Legendary country star Dolly Parton will be inducted into the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Fame in February.


Tom Cruise: How He Should Salvage His Image
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:23:33 | Rate news: +0
He has been one of the most well known actors in Hollywood for almost three decades now, and there are few people who can deny the star power of that shiny giant grin.


Lisa Rinna Regrets Getting Her Cheeks Filled With Injectable Gel
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:22:17 | Rate news: +0
Lisa Rinna told momlogic.com she has one major plastic surgery regret: cheek plumping.


Kate Hudson Baffled By Lesbian Rumors
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:20:35 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood actress Kate Hudson is laughing off rumors she's embarked on a lesbian affair, insisting she's only interested in men.


Zhang Ziyi Incurs The Wrath Of China
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:20:07 | Rate news: +3
Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi has been chastised by her fellow countrymen after topless photos of the star cavorting on a beach with her Israeli fiancé surfaced online.


Fergie's Wedding Guests Kept In The Dark
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:19:03 | Rate news: +0
Pop star Fergie is doing everything she can to keep her weekend wedding to actor Josh Duhamel paparazzi free - guests will only learn of the location on the morning of the ceremony itself.


Hey Spielberg, Where's The Nepotism?
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:04:50 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Movies

So why wasn't Kate Capshaw aka Steven Spielberg's wife, cast in the latest Indiana Jones movie? After all, she was in "Temple of Doom." Call us cynical, but really Kate ... you were too busy? On the bright side, her entry, "Temple of Doom", is no...

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Russell Simmons -- Not A Renaissance Man
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:04:23 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Barack Obama

Don't lick hip hop kingpin Russell Simmons -- 'cause he's not a sucker.Our spies at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel tell us Simmons' assistant called recently to inquire about the Presidential Suites and packages. The guy was all ears, until the...

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Cop Cam: Brolin Plays Kissy Kissy In Police Car
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:03:57 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Celebrity Justice

Moments after Josh Brolin was pepper sprayed, handcuffed and thrown in the back of a cop car in Shreveport last year, the actor was caught on tape trying to cheer up his tasered pal Jeffrey Wright -- with a game of kissyface. New dashcam video from...

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Star Jones Gets A Meaty Offer
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:02:13 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Food Glorious Food, Barack Obama

Like all Americans, Star Jones has some tough decisions to make in the upcoming weeks -- like whether to order beef or fish!The Oval Room in Washington, DC is holding a star-studded private party on Saturday of inauguration weekend and the only name...

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Ray Liotta: I Killed For That Goodfella Part
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 18:01:45 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

When Ray Liotta decided to get a hair cut in Bev Hills yesterday, bet he didn't think he would have confessed to murdering people just minutes later. The things you do for a movie role....See Also Liotta's Gotta Lotta Trouble...

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Anne Hathaway Babysitting For Barack Obama?
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:21:12 | Rate news: +0
Anne Hathaway picked up a Critic's Choice Award Thursday night, but is the actress gunning for a job as Barack Obama's daughters' babysitter?   Not quite. The 'Rachel Getting Married' star appeared on "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" Thursday, and while telling a story about her past as a babysitter, somehow the conversation turned to the First Family. "Oh my God," she exclaimed. "If I could be Barack Obama's babysitter -- that would be like the coolest thing in life." Then she turned to the camera and playfully mouthed the words "Call Me". The 'Bride Wars' star went on to express her excitement about America's next president and the direction in which the country is headed. "It's so exciting to say we have a great man in office," she said. "We get this guy – the smart, wonderful man full of integrity to be our president." Hathaway will join many other stars in Washington DC on January 20 for the Inauguration. But, you can catch the star along with Kate Hudson in 'Bride Wars' in theaters Friday.

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Bai Ling Bares All In Her New Movie
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:03:57 | Rate news: +0
Hollywood actress Bai Ling has reportedly has bared all in new sci-fi thriller 'The Gene Generation'. Bai Ling once revealed that she was "irresistibly" fascinated with Angelina when they acted together in 'The Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow'. She considers herself bisexual.

Cheryl Holdridge Dies At 64; Popular Mouseketeer
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:02:52 | Rate news: +1
Cheryl Holdridge waves to a fan at Disneyland in 1995 during a 40th anniversary gathering of the original "Mickey Mouse Club's" Mousketeers. "She was a good technical dancer, but I think she was picked mostly because she had this angelic look and a great smile," castmate Doreen Tracey said

Lara's Wardrobe Cam: New Year, New Black Halo Dress!
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:19:24 | Rate news: +0
Click here to see this all new webisode of our series, Lara's wardrobe cam. Help "The Insider"'s Lara Spencer and stylist Anya Sarre pick the perfect outfit for tonight's show. Will it be the Black Halo dress or the yellow David Meister? Tune into "The Insider" Friday to find out!

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Insider On Tv: Tonight
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:18:05 | Rate news: +0
Watch "The Insider" on TV tonight for Tom Cruise reaction to the tragic death of John Travolta's son Jett. Plus, memorial details you haven't heard. Then, in-depth with Michelle Obama's favorite designer, Maria Pinto. Will this Chicago-based fashionista be dressing the future first lady for the inauguration? Plus, "The Insider" reality show series tackles snakes. Watch to see whether a TV snake wrangler can survive the deadly grips of a huge constrictor.

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Fox News Follows Actor Gary Sinise's Iraq Trip (reuters)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:15:59 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Ever since the September 11 attacks moved him to appreciate members of the military more than ever, "CSI: NY" star Gary Sinise has been on a mission to increase awareness of their contributions to this country.

Sherri Shepherd On Tom Cruise's 'view' Appearance
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:19:13 | Rate news: +0
Sherri Shepherd tells "The Insider" she feels Tom Cruise had a "very hard" time discussing the death of Jett Travolta on "The View" -- and Sherri tells us where she thinks Tom might have gone after the interview, which taped Thursday morning. "It was very hard for him to speak," Sherri says of Tom. "He got really, really choked up, and you could tell, it was one dad relating to another dad losing their child." Sherri tells "The Insider;" "Tom said he's known John Travolta for a long time, and has known Jett since he was a baby. The interview airs Friday morning. On Thursday afternoon, the Travolta family held an intimate memorial service for 16-year-old Jett.

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Rebecca Romijn Happy For Pregnant Co-star
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:18:44 | Rate news: +0
"Ugly Betty" star Ana Ortiz is expecting her first child and her co-star Rebecca Romijn has some well-wishes for the mom to be. Rebecca, who recently became a mother herself, tells OK magazine that she is very excited for her co-star. "I'm so happy for Ana," Rebecca says. "She is going to be such an amazing and fun mom." The 36-year-old star gave birth to two twin girls on Dec. 28 and she reveals to OK that she already has plans for Ana's son or daughter. "And if she has a boy, he's already got two dates for the prom," she says. "And if she has a girl, she's about to get a TON of hand-me-downs!"

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Chinese Starlet's Beach Pics Spark Heated Debate (afp)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:15:29 | Rate news: +3
AFP - Photos of Chinese actress Zhang Ziyi cavorting with her Western fiance on a beach have sparked a heated online debate, with many netizens roasting her for shaming China, but others defending the star.

Zahn Moves To Investigation Discovery (reuters)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:14:23 | Rate news: +1
Reuters - Cable network Investigation Discovery has signed former CNN anchor Paula Zahn to an exclusive deal to develop a weekly newsmagazine.

Celebrity Birthdays, January 9
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:11:38 | Rate news: +0
Happy Birthday to Spanish PGA golfer Sergio Garcia (1980), Backstreet Boy A.J. McLean (1978), South African born singer/bandleader Dave Matthews (1967), Smash Mouth singer Steve Harwell (1967), Nip/Tuck


Brad Pitt Rides Solo
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:08:00 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Brad & Angelina, Ride Me

Back in the States after spending the holidays abroad, Brad Pitt hit the L.A. streets on a custom-made motorcycle on Wednesday.With six kids, Brad knows he better play safe ... by wearing a helmet.

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Russell Simmons - Not A Renaissance Man
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:07:33 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Barack Obama

Don't lick hip hop kingpin Russell Simmons -- 'cause he's not a sucker.Our spies at the Renaissance Mayflower Hotel tell us Simmons' assistant called recently to inquire about thePresidential Suites and packages. The guy was all ears, until the...

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Page & White Influenced New U2 Album
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:06:37 | Rate news: +0
U2 rocker THE EDGE has credited LED ZEPPELIN legend JIMMY PAGE and Jack White with influencing the band’s new album NO LINE ON THE HORIZON.The guitarist spent time with the pair for 2008 documentary It Might Get Loud, which looked at the different perspectives of the three musicians.And the rocker admits he was blown away

Parton To Be Inducted Into Gospel Hall Of Fame
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:05:21 | Rate news: +0
Legendary country star Dolly Parton will be inducted into the Gospel Music Association (GMA) Hall of Fame in February (09).The 9 to 5 singer will join Grammy-winning singer songwriter Michael W.Smith, Dr. Bobby Jones and the Dixie Hummingbirds at the induction ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee.GMA President John Styll insists Parton and her fellow inductees were

Rourke: 'bush Was In The Wrong Place At The Wrong Time'
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:04:04 | Rate news: +0
Actor Mickey Rourke sympathises with U.S. President GEORGE W. BUSH - insisting he doesn’t know how any politician could have successfully navigated America after the 9/11 attacks on New York.The Hollywood tough-guy spoke out about his political views in a candid interview with Britain’s GQ magazine, and admits he doesn’t understand why so many people

Sheen's Dad Scored Own Goal With Son's Soccer Dream
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:03:26 | Rate news: +0
British actor Michael Sheen is eternally grateful he carved out a career as a successful actor - because his dad ruined his chances of becoming a professional soccer player.The Frost/Nixon star is a dedicated fan of the popular game, and grew up with dreams of becoming a superstar sports player.And he confesses he came close

Hathaway Embarrassed By Her Parents Candid Sex Talk
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:02:47 | Rate news: +1
Anne Hathaway has been left red-faced by her own parents - after they told a gossip columnist "great sex" is the secret to their long marriage.Attorney Jerry Hathaway and his former actress wife Kate were proud parents on the red carpet at the New York premiere of their daughter’s latest movie Bride Wars this week

Friends And Family Support Travolta And Wife At Son's Memorial
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:02:09 | Rate news: +0
John Travolta and wife KELLY PRESTON were supported by a small group of family and friends as they mourned the tragic death of their son JETT at a private memorial service on Thursday (08Jan09).The 16-year-old died after suffering a seizure during a family vacation in the Bahamas on 2 January (08).He was cremated on Monday

Winehouse's Water Attack On Fellow Holidaymaker
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:01:25 | Rate news: +0
Amy Winehouse is still finding herself in trouble despite escaping her shambolic London lifestyle - she reportedly hurled a glass of water over a fellow tourist in St Lucia following a heated argument.The Back To Black hitmaker has set up temporary residence on the paradise Caribbean island following a month-long spell in a London hospital

John Travolta's Son Jett Memorialized
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:17:54 | Rate news: +0
John Travolta and Kelly Preston celebrated the life of their late 16-year-old son Jett with an intimate memorial service on Thursday. The service was held under a giant white tent built in the backyard of the Travolta estate in Ocala, FL. Flags flew at half staff and flowers were delivered throughout the day. John, Kelly and their daughter Ella Blue were joined by family and close friends at the private gathering. Jett passed away last week in the Bahamas.

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Brad & Angelina Arrive At Critics' Choice Awards!
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:16:47 | Rate news: +0
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, looking glamorous as ever, make their red carpet arrival at the 14th Annual Critics' Choice Awards in L.A. Thursday night! During the A-list event, host Jason Alexander approached Brad and Angelina and joked: “Wow, talk about a power couple. And may I say you are even more breathtaking in person… Brad.”

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Kevin Costner Hospitalized
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:16:19 | Rate news: +0
"The Insider" confirms Kevin Costner was hospitalized overnight Tuesday after experiencing some lightheadedness. The 53-year-old star was released from L.A. Cedars-Sinai Medical Center the following day after tests showed nothing was amiss.

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R. Kelly Divorce Finalised
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:07:49 | Rate news: +0
R&B star R. KELLY’s divorce from his wife ANDREA has been finalised.The couple was married for 11 years.In a joint statement, their Chicago, Illinois-based lawyers have explained that details of the divorce settlement will "remain confidential," adding "the family requests that their privacy be respected during this time." Kelly and his wife separated in 2005.Despite

Death Row Records Back On The Auction Block
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:07:11 | Rate news: +0
Rap label Death Row is going back on the auction block after the investment group who ‘took over’ music mogul MARION ‘SUGE’ KNIGHT’s company ran out of cash.The assets of the label, which was once the home of Dr. Dre, Tupac Shakur and Snoop Dogg, will be sold off again on 15 January (09).Death Row

Jeweller Designing $27,000 Gem For Britney's Grammy Night
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:06:32 | Rate news: +0
Jewellery designer DARA DUBINET has designed a $27,000 (£18,000) black Chinese agate rock ring for Britney Spears to wear to the Grammy Awards in February (09).Dubinet started work on the huge gem after she spotted Spears wearing a Tourmaline ring she had created and sent to the pop star when she appeared on U.S. morning

Coyne's Confetti War With Serious Rockers
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:05:53 | Rate news: +1
FLAMING LIPS star WAYNE COYNE caused confetti mayhem at a 2008 festival in Mexico after fellow performers NINE INCH NAILS and STONE TEMPLE PILOTS complained about his colourful finale.The zany frontman admits he and his bandmates can shoot off $3,000 (£2,140) of confetti during shows - and that fact troubled rockers Trent Reznor and Scott

Is Hathaway Already A Globe Winner?
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:04:37 | Rate news: +0
A clerical error could have spoiled one of the Golden Globes biggest surprises, and given actress Anne Hathaway every reason to start celebrating early.On its official website on Thursday (08Jan09), the Hollywood Foreign Press Association - which runs the awards show - listed all the nominees, but there was a star next to Hathaway’s name

Brolin Stalked Van Sant
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:03:58 | Rate news: +0
Josh Brolin was so desperate to star in a GUS VAN SANT movie he travelled to the moviemaker’s hometown hoping he’d be "discovered".The actor, who features in Van Sant’s Milk biopic, admits to taking a trip to Portland, Oregon when Van Sant was making cult film My Own Private Idaho - just so he could

Shalhoub Desperate To Shed Pounds For Awards Shows
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:03:20 | Rate news: +0
Actor Tony Shalhoub is preparing for Hollywood’s latest weightloss trend, the Fat Flush, in a bid to lose the weight he packed on over the holidays.The Monk star doesn’t want to look chubby on the red carpet at awards shows and so he’s taking drastic measures to shape up.He says, "You have to drink a

Hudson Blames Birthday Party For People's Choice Late Arrival
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:02:41 | Rate news: +0
Kate Hudson was a late arrival at the People’s Choice Awards on Wednesday (07Jan09) because she couldn’t get away from a post-school birthday party she had planned for her son RYDER.Comedienne Ellen DeGeneres had to take the stage at the Shrine Auditorium to take Hudson’s place and hand out the night’s first award, stating the

Vodka Kept Out The Cold For Craig & Schreiber
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:02:03 | Rate news: +0
JAMES BOND star Daniel Craig and LIVE SCHREIBER turned to hardcore vodka to keep the cold at bay while filming new war movie DEFIANCE.The two actors struggled to stay warm on the remote Lithuanian set and so drank heavily to beat the shivers.Schreiber tells Parade.com, "Our secret for staying warm was vodka. We had lots

Hathaway & Streep Tie At Critics' Choice Awards
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 07:01:24 | Rate news: +0
Anne Hathaway has proved she’s a force to be reckoned with in Hollywood - she tied with acting legend MERYL STREEP to win the Best Actress honour at the 14th Annual Critics’ Choice Awards on Thursday (08Jan09).The Devil Wears Prada co-stars came neck-to-neck in the votes of 200 American and Canadian movie critics; Streep won

Jessica Alba's New Haircut Is A Real Blast!
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:43:06 | Rate news: +1
Yesterday I’ve said something about Jessica Alba’s fatfuture, as she was spotted with her not so thin mother walking the streets ofLA. Today she’s all alone, but at least she’s done something good to improveher future: she got a new haircut! I don’t know if this is a very good change forher, but I know Jessica Alba’s taste in fashion is sometimes bizarre so let’sgive her a chance shall we? Besides she looks like she’s from the 80’… and Ireally like the 80, don’t you? More Jessica Alba haircut pictures after the jump...

Heidi Montag Loves Chanel! Even On Her Fingernails!
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:42:27 | Rate news: +0
Some celebrities will try anything they can to get the mediaattention, even if that’s going to make them do something stupid, like paintingtheir fingernails with a famous brand: Chanel! This is the case of Heidi Montagtoo, who was obviously forgotten by the paparazzi lately. But as you knowHeidi… when she wants something she gets it, one way or another! So she thoughtshe’d better paint the Chanel logo on her nails before actually going shoppingin their store! Maybe that way she got a discount or something like that! IfHeidi got any discounts we’ll never know, but what we do know is that she gotat least the media attention, as the paparazzi were all over her tail… More Heidi Montag pictures after the jump...

Annalynne Mccord Is Anorexic!
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:41:45 | Rate news: +0
Anorexia nervosa is a psychiatric diagnosis that describesan eating disorder, characterized by low body weight and body image distortion,with an obsessive fear of gaining weight… there’s more of that but I think yougot the point! What’s that has to do with AnnaLynne McCord you ask? Well she’san anorexic for sure! Look at her… she used to look so good back when she wasplaying in the Nip Tuck TV series or even the 90210s! What happened withAnnalynne McCord is not fair! Why is it that good things never last? Damn this…

Scarlett Johansson Is Lady In Red For Harper Bazaar Magazine
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:41:07 | Rate news: +0
I’m not a big fan of Scarlett Johansson even though sheused to be a very hot chick back in the days when she didn’t had so much fame,or famous persons to hang around with. Anyway these pictures of ScarlettJohansson are from Harper Bazaar Magazine, the January 2009 issue, and believeit or not, Scarlett Johansson is still not hot… maybe it’s the color thatdoesn’t suits her, or perhaps the outfit? See for yourself! More Scarlett Johansson pictures after the jump...

Lara & Kris Fire Up The Gossip!
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:39:39 | Rate news: +0
Lara Spencer sits down with Kris Jenner on "The Insider" stage to bring you all "The Gossip" for this week. First, did supermodel Gisele Bundchen and hunky NFL quarterback Tom Brady get engaged? Then, the lowdown on Fergie and Josh Duhamel's pre-wedding festivities! Also, the NYC doc whose wife allegedly dumped him after he donated his kidney to her. And finally, Kris spills the beans on her daughter Khloe Kardashian's upcoming "Celebrity Apprentice" bid!

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Tom Cruise Calls Travolta Tragedy 'horrific'
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:39:11 | Rate news: +0
A distraught Tom Cruise tells the women of "The View" that the death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son, Jett, is "horrific." Barbara Walters asks 'The Valkyrie' star his thoughts on the tragedy and he responds, then trails off: "Here's a man, both of them, doting parents...just wonderful people." Jett died following a seizure while vacationing with his family at the Old Bahama Bay Resort. Cruise's entire interview on "The View" will air tomorrow on ABC.

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Tom Cruise Clears Up Scientology Rumors
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:38:04 | Rate news: +0
Tom Cruise tells the women of "The View" that the Scientology rumors surrounding the death of John Travolta and Kelly Preston's son, Jett, are simply "not true." Barbara Walters asks Cruise to address the "criticism" that in the religion of Scientology, members do not take medication or go to the hospital. "That's just not true," the 'Valkyrie' star says. "It's actually the opposite." Cruise is a close friend to Travolta -- both men being members of the Church of Scientology. Jett, 16, died following a seizure while vacationing with his family at the Old Bahama Bay Resort. Cruise's entire interview on "The View" will air tomorrow on ABC.

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'ugly Betty' Star Baby News
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:37:36 | Rate news: +0
Ana Ortiz of "Ugly Betty" fame is pregnant with baby No. 1! Ortiz, 37, and her hubby, Half Life guitarist Noah Lebenzon, are expecting their first child toward the end of July, says People magazine. "They are thrilled and ecstatic," a friend of the couple tells the mag. "They can't wait to be parents."

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Rachael Ray Cooks Up New Show For Daisy Martinez (ap)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:36:02 | Rate news: +0
AP - Rachael Ray is giving Food Network fans a taste of the Latino kitchen.

Travolta Plans Private Memorial For Son In Florida (ap)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:35:35 | Rate news: +0
AP - John Travolta and his family were expected to host a private memorial service Thursday for their son, 16-year-old Jett Travolta, at their home in a central Florida gated community.

Stephanie March Returns To 'special Victims Unit' (ap)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:35:07 | Rate news: +0
AP - Stephanie March is going back to work as New York prosecutor Alexandra Cabot on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." March will return to the NBC drama for six episodes, beginning Feb. 17. The show airs at 10 p.m. EST.

Dennis Quaid Kids' Od Case Closed (e! Online)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:34:29 | Rate news: +0
E! Online - Finally some closure for Dennis Quaid and family.

Cruise Calls Death Of Travolta's Son 'horrific' (ap)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:32:19 | Rate news: +0
AP - "Horrific" is how Tom Cruise described the sudden death of the son of his friend, John Travolta. Cruise struggled to maintain his composure as he spoke on "The View" about last week's death of 16-year-old Jett Travolta. "John just adored him, both of his children," Cruise said haltingly. "... It's something that I don't have the words for."

Tom Cruise Talks Of 'horrific' Travolta Son Tragedy (afp)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:31:52 | Rate news: +0
AFP - Tom Cruise expressed his shock at the death of John Travolta's son on Thursday and strongly dismissed suggestions that Scientology's teachings may have contributed to the tragedy.

Private Memorial Service Held For Jett Travolta (reuters)
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:31:24 | Rate news: +0
Reuters - Friends and family of John Travolta held a private memorial service on Thursday for the actor's son, Jett, whose sudden death last week brought an outpouring of grief from fans.

Roseanne Barr Blasts Israel
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:28:45 | Rate news: +0
Jewish comedienne Roseanne Barr has condemned Israel's role in the current bloody conflict in the Middle East in a series of rants on her blog and radio show.


Kid Rock Challenges Judge To Visit Iraq
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:28:18 | Rate news: +0
Kid Rock is still fuming about a court ruling banning him from serving a community service sentence entertaining U.S. troops overseas - he's now urging the judge responsible to spend time in Iraq himself.


Daniel Craig Steps In To Help Co-star
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:27:51 | Rate news: +0
James Bond star Daniel Craig proved himself a true hero when he used his clout to halt the filming of new movie Defiance - after co-star Jamie Bell fell ill onset.


Bette Midler's Vegas Show Failing To Sell
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:27:24 | Rate news: +0
Veteran entertainer Bette Midler is struggling to sell tickets for her Las Vegas residency, according to reports.


Stephanie March Returns To 'special Victims Unit'
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:26:57 | Rate news: +0
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Stephanie March is going back to work as New York prosecutor Alexandra Cabot on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit."


Slideshow: Alyssa Milano - Hot Or Not?
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:25:42 | Rate news: +1
36-year-old former Who's The Boss star Alyssa Milano recently announced her engagement, officially taking her off the market.


Van Morrison To Release 'astral Weeks: Live At The Hollywood Bowl' Feb. 10
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:24:38 | Rate news: +0
Multi-award winning soul singer and musical legend Van Morrison is set to release "Astral Weeks: Live at the Hollywood Bowl," an in-concert reworking of his historic 1968 gold-certified solo album.


Patrick Swayze Jinxes Himself In... Today's Links
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:24:00 | Rate news: +0
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What Happened To Willie Aames?
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:23:01 | Rate news: +0
Remember child actor Willie Aames from "Charles in Charge" and "Eight Is Enough"? Star magazine is running an 'exclusive' story that the once popular actor tried to kill himself on Thanksgiving Day.

Aames, 48, tells the mag that, after all those years of working regularly on TV, he was forced to declare bankruptcy, had his car repossessed, and his wife of 22 years, Maylo, left him. And all of that happened in the same month!

Lindsay Lohan Thinks Whining Will Help Her Land Acting Jobs
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:22:33 | Rate news: +0
Lindsay Lohan wants to be an actress not a celebrity. The mean girl says she's just a hard working, misunderstood A-list actress who should be getting the good film roles currently going to other young actresses. Linds tells Interview magazine that she fears she isn't taken seriously by directors because of her celebrity ... and her party girl reputation, love affairs, lesbian affair, crazy family, car accidents, DUI bust, and rehab stints... but mostly her celebrity.

But the 22-year-old says she is just as deserving of consideration for acting roles as her peers. And it's not her fault that she's a media whore.

"lost" Actor Naveen Andrews Granted Custody Of Son
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:21:48 | Rate news: +0
"Lost" star Naveen Andrews has been awarded custody of his son. The British actor was granted physical and legal custody of his three-year-old son Naveen Joshua Wednesday despite the boy's mother Elena Eustache accusing Naveen's girlfriend Barbara Hershey of practicing witchcraft and poisoning her son.

The 39-year-old actor had shared joint custody with Elena, but a judge in the Los Angeles County Superior Court changed the custody order in favor of Naveen after Elena allegedly took the boy out of Los Angeles without permission.

Scarlett Johansson's Dress Ripped At The Golden Globes
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:21:22 | Rate news: +0
Scarlett Johansson had to be sewn into her dress after it split at the Golden Globe Awards. The 24-year-old actress admits she was desperate to show off her svelte figure in a skintight floor-length, peach Roland Mouret gown but was stunned when the outfit burst at the seams because it was too tight.

She said: "I wanted this Roland Mouret dress I wore to the 2005 Golden Globes to be really tight. But when I sat down in the car, I just heard, 'Zzzz!' And the back of my dress split! I had to be sewn back in!"

Katie Price Buys Her 18-month-old Daughter A Pink Beetle
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:20:55 | Rate news: +0
Katie Price has bought her 18-month-old daughter a pink Beetle for "when she drives." The 30-year-old model - who raises three children with husband Peter Andre - insists the car will be perfect for Princess Tiaamii when she starts having driving lessons at the age of 17.

She said: "I have just spent a fortune customizing a pink Beetle and have given it Lamborghini wheels. It's totally over the top but it will be great for Princess when she drives!"

Gerard Butler -- I Ain't No Womanizah
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:19:22 | Rate news: +1
Filed under: Paparazzi Video

Despite mounds of evidence to the contrary, Gerard Butler isn't a player ... at least according to him.Right. Maybe he was just helping this girl get food out of her teeth, or got this chick's digits to trade recipes with her later over the phone....

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Banks Takes The Back Seat
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:18:17 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Wacky & Weird

You'd expect Tyra to be rollin' on dubs in an Escalade with monogrammed seats -- but a taxi? Come on Ty, you know cabs in L.A. are only for drunks or "Top Model" chicks on the way to a go-see.See Also Did "Top Model Troop Trash Tribeca Loft?...

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Kelly Mcgillis From "top Gun": 'memba Her?!
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:17:38 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Movies, Beauty, 'Memba Them?!

In the '80s, Kelly McGillis became famous for starring in films like "Top Gun," "Witness" and "The Accused." Guess what she looks like now!...

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Kevin Costner 911
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:17:11 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Nurse!

TMZ has learned Kevin Costner was rushed to the hospital Tuesday.It happened in Hollywood, at around 10 AM. We're told Costner was driving to a meeting when he began feeling ill and lightheaded -- so bad he pulled over and called 911. As he waited...

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Tmz Tv Tonite -- Let It All Out
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:16:08 | Rate news: +0
Tonight on TMZ TV -- it's a roller coaster of emotions! Kid Rock lets out his anger on the judge who denied his community service... Gerard Butler swims in denial over his skill with the ladies... and our whole staff experiences grief over "Marley &...

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Tom On Jett's Death -- "horrific"
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:15:02 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Tom & Katie, John Travolta

A visibly shaken Tom Cruise finally opened up about the death of his good friend's son -- describing Jett Travolta's death as "horrific" and addressing Scientology's role in the tragedy.Struggling to find the right words, Cruise addressed the...

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Tony Romo & Papa Joe Go Clubbin'
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:13:56 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Paparazzi Photo, Jessica Simpson There's peace in the golf, as the men in Jessica Simpson world -- Tony Romo and Joe Simpson -- hit the green together on Thursday.Earlier this year, there were reports that Papa Joe's meddling led to Tony and Jessica's initial breakup.Perhaps Joe...

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Evangeline Vs. Megan -- Battle Of The Babes
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:13:28 | Rate news: +0
Filed under: Hot Bodies

We got Evangeline Lilly at LAX yesterday and it sparked a very important debate in the TMZ newsroom -- if you had to be stranded on an island, "Lost" style, with only one person, would it be girl-next-door Evangeline? Or sexpot Megan Fox? See...

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Lohan Limits Charity Work Due To Paparazzi Intrusion
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:12:16 | Rate news: +0
Actress Lindsay Lohan has blasted the media for criticising her whenever she tries to do some good for charity, because the press dismisses her efforts as "publicity stunts".Lohan has become a tabloid favourite since shooting to Hollywood stardom in 2004’s Mean Girls at the age of 18.But the press turned against her in 2007 after

Rock Challenges Judge To Visit Iraq
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:11:37 | Rate news: +0
Kid Rock is still fuming about a court ruling banning him from serving a community service sentence entertaining U.S. troops overseas - he’s now urging the judge responsible to spend time in Iraq himself.Rock - real name Robert Ritchie - was handed an 80 hour sentence following a fight in a Waffle House restaurant in

Craig Steps In To Save Bell
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:10:59 | Rate news: +0
JAMES BOND star Daniel Craig proved himself a true hero when he used his clout to halt the filming of new movie DEFIANCE - after co-star JAMIE BELL fell ill onset.The pair was shooting outdoor scenes for the war drama on location in Lithuania when the freezing conditions sent Billy Elliot actor Bell close to

Page Manager: 'led Zeppelin Are Over'
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:10:20 | Rate news: +0
Plans for Jimmy Page and JOHN PAUL JONES to hit the road as LED ZEPPELIN in 2009 have been scrapped - because the rockers can’t find a singer to replace ROBERT PLANT.Just a day after Peter Mensch, a spokesman for Page’s management firm, defended the rock duo’s plans to tour without their famous frontman, he

Graceland In Partymode For Elvis' Birthday
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:08:26 | Rate news: +0
Elvis Presley fans have flocked to the late rocker’s former Graceland home for a party to celebrate what would have been his 74th birthday, hosted by his ex-wife PRISCILLA.The milestone is marked each year with tributes and events around the world, but Elvis fever takes a particular grip on Presley’s adopted Memphis, Tennessee, where a

Costello Abused In His Sleep By Punk Pranksters
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:07:09 | Rate news: +0
Punk pranks left Elvis Costello with a nasty taste in his mouth and his shoes on fire during his heyday as an angry young man.The rocker and his group The Attractions were on tour in Belgium with The Damned and The Clash when he learned never to fall asleep on the road.He recalls, "I, maybe

More Recognition For The Dark Knight
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:06:31 | Rate news: +0
A day after winning big at the People’s Choice Awards in America, THE DARK KNIGHT is now on the Directors Guild of America slate.Christopher Nolan, the director of the Batman sequel, has been nominated for a DGA award, alongside Slumdog Millionaire’s Danny Boyle, David Fincher (The Curious Case of Benjamin Button), Frost/Nixon’s Ron Howard and

Was Gandalf The Grey Gandalf The Gay?
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:05:52 | Rate news: +0
SIR Ian McKellen feels sure he has more in common with LORD OF THE RINGS wizard GANDALF than simply playing him on the big screen - he also thinks the fantasy icon is gay.The British thespian admits he has nothing to back up his theory, but he’s convinced Bilbo Baggins’ buddy was a homosexual.He explains,

Ugly Betty Star Ortiz Pregnant
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:05:14 | Rate news: +0
UGLY BETTY’s pretty sister is pregnant.Actress Ana Ortiz is expecting her first child this summer (09).Last September (08), Ortiz, 37, told People magazine she and her husband Noah Lebenzon were keen to start a family, stating, "It’s definitely something that my husband and I talk about all the time." Ortiz’s Ugly Betty co-star Rebecca Romijn

Hathaway Puts Her Babysitting Skills On The Auction Block
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:03:20 | Rate news: +1
Anne Hathaway was tempted to offer herself up as a celebrity babysitter when she was caught out at a recent auction event.The actress admits she was she had no idea she was expected to bring something to be auctioned to the charity gala, so she offered up herself.And she initially hoped the lucky bidder, who

Bionic Man Launches Hearing Aid
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:02:42 | Rate news: +0
TV’s SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN has signed up to promote a new rechargeable hearing aid device.The Lee Majors Bionic Rechargeable Hearing Aid has just hit the market and the actor, who turns 70 in April (09), is appearing in print ads for the product.Endorsing the item, Majors says, "It won’t cost $6 million, but you’ll

Costner Hospitalised After Falling Ill
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:02:04 | Rate news: +0
Kevin Costner was treated in a Los Angeles hospital this week (06-07Jan08), after calling emergency services following a fainting spell.The 53-year-old Oscar winner called 911 on Tuesday morning (06Jan08) complaining of dizziness while driving to a meeting.Paramedics raced to the scene and found Costner vomiting by the side of the road, according to TMZ.com.He was

Cruise Lost For Words About Jett Travolta's Death
Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:01:25 | Rate news: +0
Tom Cruise struggled to find words to express his sadness at the death of pal JOHN TRAVOLTA’s teenage son JETT, as he sat for an interview on U.S. TV on Thursday (08Jan08).During an taped chat for morning show The View, which is due to air on Friday (09Jan08), a very sombre Cruise paid tribute to

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