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Natasha Richardson's Funeral Plans
Preparations are underway in Millbrook, NY for a funeral service to be held today for actress Natasha Richardson Local authorities blocked roads leading to the private estate belonging to Richardson and her husband Liam Neeson in upstate New York, where the hearse arrived on Saturday. The road leading to St. Peter's Episcopal Church in Millbrook was also closed as friends and family prepared for a private memorial service, expected to take place at 2 p.m EST. The Tony Award-winning actress passed away on Wednesday following a skiing accident earlier in the week. She was 45.[Read full story on The Insider]
Bruce Willis Marries Actress Girlfriend
"The Insider" confirms that actor Bruce Willis has married his girlfriend of a year, model/actress Emma Heming A small, private wedding ceremony took place on Saturday at Willis' home in Parrot Cay, Turks & Caicos, a rep said. In attendance were the 54-year-old actor's first wife, Demi Moore, and her husband Ashton Kutcher, as well as Willis' daughters Rumer, Scout, and Tallulah Belle. The couple plans to hold a civil ceremony when they return to California. Willis and Heming, 30, met through mutual friends and have been dating for more than a year.[Read full story on The Insider]
British Reality Tv Star Jade Goody Dies Of Cancer (afp)
AFP - British reality TV star Jade Goody who turned terminal cancer into red-hot media property to secure her children's future, died Sunday aged 27 with Prime Minister Gordon Brown leading tributes.
Natasha Bedingfield Weds In Malibu
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - British singer Natasha Bedingfield has gotten married in Malibu. Natasha Bedingfield Weds In Malibu
MALIBU, Calif. (AP) - British singer Natasha Bedingfield has gotten married in Malibu. Actor Kerr Smith To Divorce
Dawson's Creek star Kerr Smith is divorcing his wife of five years. Actor Kerr Smith To Divorce
Dawson's Creek star Kerr Smith is divorcing his wife of five years. Leann Rimes' Husband 'outed' On The Radio By Cousin?
Country star LeAnn Rimes dancer husband has been 'outed' as gay by people insisting they're family members. Leann Rimes' Husband 'outed' On The Radio By Cousin?
Country star LeAnn Rimes dancer husband has been 'outed' as gay by people insisting they're family members. South By Kanye West? Rapper Plays Sxsw
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - For a night, it was South By Kanye West The rapper performed twice Saturday at the annual South By Southwest music conference and festival South By Kanye West? Rapper Plays Sxsw
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - For a night, it was South By Kanye West The rapper performed twice Saturday at the annual South By Southwest music conference and festival Michael Caine: 'drugs Are To Blame For Violence'
Legendary actor Michael Caine has blasted Britain's drug culture, blaming addicts for the U.K.'s street crime epidemic. Natasha Richardson To Be Buried Near Upstate Home
MILLBROOK, N.Y. (AP) - Family members are planning a private farewell for actress Natasha Richardson in the town in New York's Hudson Valley where she wed actor Liam Neeson and raised their two sons. Michael Jackson 'plans Child Adoption'?
Michael Jackson is looking to expand his family - he reportedly plans to adopt a child when he stays in the U.K. for his comeback concerts this year. Bruce Willis Marries
Bruce Willis has married his model girlfriend Emma Heming in a Caribbean ceremony attended by his ex-wife Demi Moore and her husband Ashton Kutcher, according to reports. Bruce Willis Marries
Bruce Willis has married his model girlfriend Emma Heming in a Caribbean ceremony attended by his ex-wife Demi Moore and her husband Ashton Kutcher, according to reports. Whoopi Goldberg Slams Fashion Critics
Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg has blasted U.S. magazine editors for criticizing her wardrobe, branding one fashion writer an "anonymous b**ch". Michael Caine: 'drugs Are To Blame For Violence'
Legendary actor Michael Caine has blasted Britain's drug culture, blaming addicts for the U.K.'s street crime epidemic. Simon Cowell Builds Tanning Salon In Mansion
Simon Cowell is sparing no expense while building his dream home - the music mogul has splashed out on a professional tanning salon for his $21.7 million mansion. Harrison Ford And Calista Flockhart To Wed?
Hollywood couple Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are reportedly preparing to marry after the actor proposed on St. Valentine's Day last month. Vanessa Hudgens -- You Pay, I Pitch
Filed under: Celebrity Justice, Zac Efron Vanessa Hudgens has clear skin, a nice body and an okay voice -- and she's working it all to rake in a fortune.TMZ has obtained depositions in a lawsuit filed by a former manager who wants a cut of Vanessa's fortune. In the document, Vanessa says she...Permalink
Ed Westwick's Got Deep Pockets
Filed under: Hook-Ups, TV, Wacky & Weird Jessica Szohr obviously unable to restrain herself when faced with such a rippling body, made a play for Ed Westwick's trunk junk poolside in the Miami. The "Gossip Girl" co-stars and rumored couple then downed a few pre-noon shots, courtesy of...Permalink
Matthew Broderick: Everything's Fine, Sweetie
Filed under: Wacky & Weird, Trials & TribulationsThat's Matthew Broderick and Sarah Jessica Parker, protecting their kid from seeing the terrible, terrible unhappiness."Just keep the wool over your eyes honey and pretend we're really, really happy."See Also SJP's House Hunt -- No Boys Allowed...
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Erykah Badu's Tucan-toting Stalker Arrested
Filed under: Celebrity JusticeMost singers miss performances by using the lame "exhaustion" excuse -- but not Erykah Badu -- she still made a SXSW gig last night in Austin even though an alleged stalker had barricaded Erykah inside her home.Badu used the all-powerful Twitter to...
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Christina Milian -- Kissing Someone Else
Filed under: Hot BodiesHow could R&B singer Christina Milian break so many hearts? Does she even understand the consequences of her actions? Somewhere, hundreds of men just lost their faith in humanity. See Also Christina Claims She Was Duped by "Dip" S**t Christina...
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British Reality Tv Star Goody Dies
British reality TV star Jade Goody has died after losing her battle with cervical cancer. She was 27.Goody, who shot to fame in 2002 after appearing on the U.K. version of Big Brother, passed away at her home in Upshire, south east England in the early hours of Sunday (22Mar09).The TV personality was diagnosed with
Tributes Pour In For Goody
British Prime Minister GORDON BROWN has led emotional tributes for reality TV star Jade Goody who died on Sunday (22Mar09) after losing her battle with cervical cancer.Goody, who made a name for herself after appearing on the U.K.’s Big Brother in 2002, passed away aged 27 at her home in Upshire, south east England in
Beatty Embroiled In Dick Tracy Rights Battle
DICK TRACY director and star Warren Beatty is facing a lawsuit over legal rights to the brand.In a Delaware, U.S. court filing on Thursday (19Mar09), Tribune Media Services - a unit of bankrupt newspaper publisher Tribune - alleged Beatty "wrongly claims" to have exclusive motion picture and television rights to the police detective character.Beatty bought
Marshall's Secret Lover 'pregnant'
LOVE ACTUALLY star Kris Marshall is facing a paternity test after a neighbour alleged she is pregnant with his child.The British actor has been with his girlfriend Kelly Eastwood for two years, but reportedly began an affair with the unnamed female neighbour last year.My Family star Marshall split from the woman last month (Feb09) when
Goldberg Slams Fashion Critics
Oscar winner Whoopi Goldberg has blasted U.S. magazine editors for criticising her wardrobe, branding one fashion writer an "anonymous b**ch".The Ghost star is tired of the attacks from the fashion police, who have turned on the actress/comedienne for the casual outfits she wears as a co-host on U.S. magazine show The View.And, when TV Guide
Cowell Builds Tanning Salon In Mansion
Simon Cowell is sparing no expense while building his dream home - the music mogul has splashed out on a professional tanning salon for his $21.7 million (£15 million) mansion.The American Idol judge, who is said to be worth $188 million (£130 million), paid $11.9 million (£8.2 million) for the Los Angeles property two years
Jazz Star Bo Dies
Jazz pianist and singer EDDIE BO has passed away at the age of 79.The star, born Edwin Joseph Bocage, died of a heart attack on Wednesday (18Mar09), according to The New Orleans Times-Picayune.Bo first found fame fronting various bands and later wrote and released singles for labels including Ace, Ric, Apollo and Chess.Singer Little Richard
Ford And Flockhart To Wed?
Hollywood couple Harrison Ford and CALISTA FLOCKHART are reportedly preparing to marry after the actor proposed on St. Valentine’s Day last month (14Feb09).Star Wars actor Ford, 66, was said to have surprised the former Ally McBeal star, 44, with an engagement ring during a family vacation with Flockhart’s adopted son Liam, reports People.com.The pair has
Willis Marries
Jackson 'plans Child Adoption'
Michael Jackson is looking to expand his family - he reportedly plans to adopt a child when he stays in the U.K. for his comeback concerts this year (09).The Thriller hitmaker already has three children - Prince, 11, Paris Katherine, 10, and Prince Michael II, five.The eldest two are from a brief marriage to his
Jagger Stands By Fashion Ads
Bedingfield Marries
British pop star Natasha Bedingfield has married U.S. businessman MATTHEW ROBINSON.The singer, 27, tied the knot with Robinson in a 30-minute outdoor ceremony next to the Pacific Ocean at the Church Estates Vineyards in Malibu, California on Saturday (21Mar09), reports People.com.Guests watched Bedingfield walk down the aisle in a dress designed by Vera Wang before
South By Kanye West? Rapper Plays Sxsw (ap)
AP - For a night, it was South By Kanye West
Reality Tv Star Jade Goody Dies After Cancer Fight (ap)
AP - Jade Goody a dental assistant turned reality-TV star whose whirlwind journey from poverty to celebrity to tragedy became a national soap opera and morality tale in Britain, has died. The 27-year-old had cancer and died in her sleep early Sunday at her home in Essex, southeast England, her publicist Max Clifford said.
British Reality Tv Show Star Dies From Cancer (ap)
AP - The publicist for British reality TV star Jade Goody says she has died at home after a long and public battle with cervical cancer.
British Tv Star Jade Goody Dead: Publicist (afp)
AFP - British TV reality star Jade Goody died in her sleep at home early Sunday, her publicist Max Clifford said.
British Reality Tv Star Jade Goody Dies Of Cancer (reuters)
Reuters - Jade Goody a one-time dental assistant whose final days were as closely chronicled in the media as her appearances on reality television, died of cervical cancer early Sunday, British media reported.
Celebrity Birthdays, March 22
Happy Birthday to "Walk the Line" star Reese Witherspoon (1976), "Into the West" star Matthew Modine (1959), actress/singer Stephanie Mills (1957), Swedish actress Lena Olin (1956), British composer Andrew Lloyd Webber (1948), Julia Roberts: Good Genes Or Good Docs?
Filed under: Beauty Julia Roberts became a superstar with "Pretty Woman" ... and today she's an even prettier woman!Here's the 21-year-old starlet back in 1989 (left) -- and 20 years later, the 41-year-old mother of three at her latest premiere in L.A. last week...Permalink
Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Engaged
Sources confirm to "The Insider" that longtime Hollywood power couple Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are engaged to be married! Ford surprised Flockhart with a ring and popped the question on Valentine's Day weekend while the two vacationed with son Liam, the sources said. No wedding date has been set. The 66-year-old 'Indiana Jones' actor has been partnered with Flockhart, 44, for more than seven years.[Read full story on The Insider]
British Singer Natasha Bedingfield Weds In Malibu (ap)
AP - British singer Natasha Bedingfield has gotten married in Malibu.
Harrison Ford Proposes To Girlfriend: Report (reuters)
Reuters - Actor Harrison Ford is engaged to be married to longtime girlfriend Calista Flockhart, People magazine reported on Saturday.
Oprah Winfrey Invites Ellen Degeneres To Share Cover Of O Magazine
Oprah Winfrey had gone solo on the cover of O Magazine for nine years before sharing the spot for the first time with First Lady Michelle Obama. Now, she's chosen a second person who's going to share the cover with her: Ellen DeGeneres.DeGeneres has been campaigning for the spot on her own television show, including imposing herself on past O Magazine covers and selling autographed copies of O magazine where Ellen signed the name Oprah in her gift shop. Winfrey surprised her with a live via satellite video appearance on Friday's episode of Ellen's show.
Paul Walker Loves "fast Women"
Paul Walker loves "fast women." The "Fast and Furious" star - who was joined by his co-star Vin Diesel in London's Leicester Square for the film's U.K. premiere last night - admitted he has bedded a host of beauties over the years.Paul, who is in a relationship, told BANG Showbiz: "Do I prefer fast cars or fast women? Well I've had a lot of both. But I'm a good boy now so I'd have to say fast cars."
Olga Kurylenko Wants To Star In New James Bond Film
Olga Kurylenko wants to appear in the new James Bond film. The Ukrainian-born actress had "so much fun" shooting "Quantum of Solace" opposite Daniel Craig - who plays the British spy - wouldn't hesitate to reprise her role as Camille if producers want her.She said: "It wouldn't be for me to decide, but I'd go for it because when we filmed last year it was so much fun. Why would I refuse that fun again?"
Heidi Klum Doesn't Believe In "size Zero"
Heidi Klum doesn't think size zero exists. The German supermodel has slammed the controversial U.S. dress size - equivalent to a U.K. dress size 4 or a European size 32.When asked her opinions about the size zero debate, Heidi said: "A size zero? I've never heard of that. That didn't exist when I was growing up. When did that start? What does it mean? It means a person is not there, no? It makes no sense."
Pete Doherty Says Paris Inspired His New Album
Pete Doherty says Paris inspired his new solo album. The former Libertines singer wrote the majority of LP Grace/Wastelands in the French capital, and says the city spurred him on to produce some of his best songs to date.British-born Pete said: "Paris has a strangely inspirational effect on me. I always write when I'm in Paris, I've written some of my best songs there. It's definitely a new era, a new way of doing things."
Angelina Jolie Cuffed In New Movie!
Angelina Jolie is the picture of contentment in handcuffs as she shoots scenes for her upcoming thriller ‘Salt’ in NYC on Saturday. Just a little over a week ago, she was spotted sporting blonde locks and climbing a wall on the film set. ‘Salt’ co-stars Liev Schreiber and is slated to hit theaters in 2010.[Read full story on The Insider]
This Week On 'the Insider': One Year Ago!
Flash back in time with "The Insider" as we bring you the hottest stories of the week from one year ago! First up, it's video of Renee Zellweger dishing to our Cojo about working with George Clooney on the comedy flick 'Leatherheads.' This week in the headlines, star babies were everywhere! Halle Berry and her boyfriend Gabriel Aubry welcomed a baby girl, Nahla. Former “Punky Brewster” star Soleil Moon Frye and her husband also became parents to a daughter, Jagger. Tori Spelling and hubby Dean McDermott announced they were expecting their second child. (Baby girl Stella arrived that June.) And former “DWTS” contender Marissa Jaret Winokur and hubby Judah Miller announced they were expecting their first child. (Son Zev arrived that July.) Revisit the exciting week that was -- from one year ago -- every weekend on TheInsider.com![Read full story on The Insider]
Update: Natasha Richardson Brought Home
Natasha Richardson was brought home on Saturday for her family to begin saying their final goodbyes. The actress' remains were transported by hearse to her family estate in Millbrook, New York, the area where reports say a private funeral will take place. "The Insider" was on the ground in New York City earlier on Saturday as pallbearers carried Richardson's coffin from the American Irish Historical Society -- the site of last night's wake -- to the hearse outside. On Friday evening, "The Insider" was also on hand as guests such as Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick left the wake along with other close friends and family members of Richardson's. The Tony Award-winning actress and wife of Liam Neeson passed away on Wednesday following a skiing accident earlier in the week. She was 45.[Read full story on The Insider]
Report: Harrison Ford & Calista Flockhart Engaged
Longtime Hollywood power couple Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are reportedly engaged to be married! Ford surprised Flockhart with a ring and popped the question on Valentine's Day weekend while the two vacationed with son Liam, People magazine reports. No wedding date has been set, according to a source close to the couple who spoke to People. The 'Indiana Jones' actor has been partnered with Flockhart for more than seven years.[Read full story on The Insider]
Neeson, Redgrave Hold Wake For Natasha Richardson (e! Online)
E! Online - Natasha Richardson loved ones gathered Friday for her wake.
Report: Richardson's Casket Taken To Upstate Home (ap)
AP - A mahogany casket bearing Natasha Richardson body has been taken from the Manhattan townhouse where screen and stage stars gathered to pay their respects.
New Rules Will Prevent Another 'top Model' Riot
The producers of Tyra Banks' hit reality TV show America's Next Top Model have created a set of rules for wannabes - to avoid a repeat of the riot that broke out at a casting call last weekend. Drummer Quits Smashing Pumpkins
Billy Corgan is the last Pumpkin standing - his Smashing Pumpkins bandmate Jimmy Chamberlin has quit the group. Wyclef Jean Sued
Hip-hop star Wyclef Jean has been hit with copyright infringement by 1990s rap duo Blazhay Blazhay.
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