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Amy Winehouse in court

2009-05-15T09:47:00.025-07:00

March 17

Amy Winehouse In Court

Amy Winehouse appeared in a London court on Tuesday morning, charged with assaulting a fan.

There was a marked difference in Amy’s demeanour since we last saw her in London. Sure, she was on trial for serious assault, but the singer looked like she didn’t have a care in the world, strutting her stuff in front of photographers outside Westminster Magistrates' Court and hamming it up for onlookers. Although still very thin, Amy looked healthier than she has in years, dressed in a cute floral frock and pale pink stilettos, and with her trademark beehive back where it belongs.

Once inside (over an hour late), the singer identified herself as “Amy Jade Civil” (her married name), before pleading not guilty to punching Sherene Flash at a ball in London's Berkeley Square last September. She was bailed and must return to court on July 23.

Video: Amy Winehouse outside court

Jade Goody loses battle with cancer

2009-05-15T09:47:00.023-07:00

March 22

Jade Goody Loses Battle With Cancer

I can't believe Jade Goody is gone. The 27-year-old mother of two passed away at 3.14am in the early hours of Sunday March 22, Mother's Day, after a six-month battle with cancer.

Jade's publicist Max Clifford said this morning: “I think she’s going to be remembered as a young girl who has, and who will, save an awful lot of lives. She was a very, very brave. And she faced her death in the way she faced her whole life - full on, with a lot of courage.”

Since the gobby Essex girl first burst onto TV screens in Big Brother 3 back in 2002, she lived her whole life, warts and all, in the spotlight. She enjoyed amazing success with her perfume, fitness DVDs, book deals and multiple TV appearances, making Jade Britain's first reality TV millionaire. Then there were all the times she made headlines for the wrong reasons, such as her ugly fight with Shilpa Shetty in Celebrity Big Brother in 2007.

Through it all, Jade's priority was always her sons, Bobby and Freddie, and I'm sure when they are older they'll look back proudly at the way their mother faced her cancer so courageously, increased awareness of the disease and provided for their future.

Our tribute to Jade Goody

Jade Goody statue for home town?

2009-05-15T09:47:00.021-07:00

March 30

Jade Goody Statue For Home Town

Jade Goody is to be commemorated with a statue near her childhood home in Bermondsey, south London.

Bob Skelly, chair of Bermondsey community council, told the Mirror: “The council has plans for the Dickens Estate area where Jade grew up, and I’m sure we could do something.” The announcement comes after councils in both Bermondsey and Essex, near Jade’s residence in Upshire, were bombarded by requests from the public for a permanent memorial to the reality TV star, who died on March 22.

Jade’s family support the idea of a statue: “It’s wonderful news,” spokesperson Max Clifford said last night.

In other Jade news, the Daily Star reports that Michael Jackson will attend the star’s funeral on Saturday – we’ll believe that when we see it. Jacko was moved by Jade’s battle when he was in London last month to promote his O2 Arena gigs, and phoned her to wish her well. He didn’t speak to Jade directly, but apparently promised Jack that he would try to make it to her funeral.

Jade will be laid to rest in St John the Baptist Church in Buckhurst Hill on April 4.

Madonna?s adoption bid fails

2009-05-15T09:47:00.019-07:00

April 03

Madonna's Adoption Bid Fails

Madonna’s bid to adopt four-year-old Mercy James from Malawi has been rejected.

"I must have to decline to grant the application to Madonna," Judge Esmie Chondo said at a hearing in Malawi’s High Court. It's thought the judge rejected the claim due to the country's residency rules, which state that prospective parents should be resident in Malawi for 18 to 24 months.

Madonna has been in the south African state all week, along with three-year-old son David Banda, who she adopted from Malawi in 2006. She had faced widespread criticism for allegedly attempting to use her star power and money to bypass official adoption procedures, a claim that was fiercely denied by her publicist.

Earlier this week, a number of human rights groups said they opposed the adoption, stating it was preferable for Mercy to be looked after by her extended family in Malawi. Her 18-year-old mother died shortly after giving birth in 2005.

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty

2009-05-15T09:47:00.017-07:00

April 07

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty

Chris Brown pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges of assaulting Rihanna.

The 19-year-old singer is charged with assault and making criminal threats following his alleged beating of then-girlfriend Rihanna at a pre-Grammys party on February 8.

Chris arrived at the Los Angeles superior court with his mother nearly an hour late, and quietly said “not guilty, your honour” when the two charges were read out.

He is next due in court on April 29; Rihanna was not present. If convicted on both counts, Chris faces a maximum of four years in prison.

The latest on Lindsay and Sam

2009-05-15T09:47:00.015-07:00

April 17

The Latest On Lindsay And Sam

By now everyone would have heard that Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson are kaput, after about a year of dating.

Lindsay’s been quite vocal about the breakup and how she feels hard done by. “I’m not a bad person and this is what happens,” she told Us Weekly magazine. “I was raised to treat people well, and I’m so tired of this drama... I’m a 22-year-old girl who’s in love. I felt like I was in Mean Girls, but worse: Mean Girls was a movie.”

But she didn’t stop there, just a couple of days later, Lindsay made a spoof dating advert for Funny Or Die, poking fun at her and Sam’s tempestuous relationship.

“I just think it's better to take something negative and turn it into something good,” Lindsay later explained on her MySpace blog. “Laughter is the BEST medicine.”

Now, finally, Samantha has popped her head over the parapet and had her say. “I don’t talk about my personal life,” Sam told a US magazine, “but I will say that any rumours that I hate Lindsay are false. She’s an amazing girl, and I wish her all the best. It’s not that dramatic.”

By George! George at ASDA voted the nation?s favourite George

2009-05-15T09:47:00.013-07:00

April 23

By George George At ASDA Voted The Nation's Favourite George

The budget savvy supermarket clothing label GEORGE, has today been voted Britain’s favourite George in a poll of 36,259 readers of MSN Entertainment, beating rivals from Hollywood and even Royalty.

In the poll, launched to celebrate England’s patron saint St. George’s Day on the 23rd April 2009, the supermarket label romped home to victory with more than 7,000 respondents (20%) voting for it to hit the top spot.

The clothing brand came ahead of Hollywood hunk George Clooney (19%) and guitar hero George Harrison (17%) to win its place as the nation’s favourite namesake. Historic importance had little bearing on the poll, with George VI receiving a mere 5% of the nation’s votes, saved from total humiliation by TV personality George Lamb, who received a menial 3% of votes.

Britain’s favourite George

* George at ASDA: 20%
* George Clooney: 19%
* George Best: 17%
* George Harrison: 17%
* George Sampson: 10%
* George Michael: 9%
* George VI: 5%
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William and Harry star in frog video

2009-05-15T09:47:00.011-07:00

May 06

William And Harry Star In Frog Video

Princes William and Harry play a starring role in a video made by their father, the Prince of Wales, to promote his Rainforest Project.

The young princes introduce themselves simply as William and Harry and explain they are trying to save the environment “for all of us”. Watch the video now

But the princes aren’t the only famous faces to appear in the 90-second clip – Daniel Craig, Joss Stone and even the Dalai Lama team up with a CGI Amazon frog to highlight the dangerous consequences of deforestation. With the digitally-created frog sitting on his shoulder, Harrison Ford claims to be a “friend of frogs,” while Robin Williams says he is a “comedian, cyclist and frog translator”.

There is even a special appearance at the end of the video by the world’s most famous frog. No, not Crazy Frog, Kermit the Frog.

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'Rihanna' in nude web pics scandal

2009-05-15T09:47:00.009-07:00

May 09

Rihanna In Nude Web Pics Scandal

Alleged nude photos of pop star Rihanna have been leaked onto the internet. Two of the photos feature close-ups of the 21-year-old singer's face, while others feature a person resembling the star in various states of undress. The photos all appear to be self-shot. One of the snaps features the message 'I love you Robyn' scrawled on a mirror - the singer's birth name is Robyn Fenty.
According to gossip website TMZ.com, the legal team at Rihanna's record label have reportedly sent a letter to a website demanding that the 'unauthorized photos purported to be...Rihanna' be removed as they are in violation of 'the Artist’s rights'. The singer nor her label have confirmed or denied that the photos are indeed of Rihanna.

Peter Andre & Katie Price split

2009-05-15T09:47:00.007-07:00

May 11

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The couple’s constant squabbling has been there for all to see on their successful ITV2 series Katie & Peter, but the shock still comes as a massive surprise.

Pictures in The Sun on Monday showed Katie flashing her chest while surrounded by men on a solo night out at Bristol club Syndicate recently, and Peter has made no secret of the fact that he worries about his wife’s drinking.

Late last night Katie released the following statement, confirming that it was Peter who initiated the split: “Pete is the love of my life and my life. We have children together and I am devastated and disappointed by his decision to separate and divorce me, as I married him for life. This is not what I want and the decision has been taken out of my hands. I will not comment further or do any interviews regarding the separation, but I will always love my Pete.”

Katie has temporarily left the country with her two youngest children - Junior, three, and Princess, one. Six-year-old Harvey, her son from a previous relationship with footballer Dwight Yorke, is being cared for by a nanny.

We recently spoke to Katie and Peter and asked them about rumours of a marriage split. Here’s what they had to say

John Travolta?s son dies

2009-05-15T09:47:00.005-07:00

January 05

John Travolta's Son Dies

John Travolta is mourning the loss of his son after 16-year-old Jett Travolta died on January 2 after hitting his head following a seizure.

The 16-year-old hit his head while bathing at the family’s holiday home in the Bahamas, a lawyer for the Travoltas confirmed, adding that Jett had a history of seizures after being diagnosed with Kawasaki disease, a rare condition which can cause inflammation of the arteries, in his childhood. An autopsy is being undertaken determine the exact cause of death.

The movie star and his family thanked fans across the world for their support in a message on Kelly Preston’s website: “We would like to extend our deepest and most heartfelt thanks to everyone who has sent their love and condolences. Jett was the most wonderful son that two parents could ever ask for and lit up the lives of everyone he encountered. We are heartbroken that our time with him was so brief. We will cherish the time we had with him for the rest of our lives."

UPDATE: People magazine reports that the autopsy found that Jett Travolta was killed by a “seizure disorder”.

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Blake divorcing Amy Winehouse

2009-05-15T09:47:00.003-07:00

January 12

Blake Divorcing Amy Winehouse

Blake Fielder-Civil has instructed a lawyer to begin divorce proceedings against Amy Winehouse after she spoke to the News Of The World about her holiday romance with 21-year-old Josh Bowman.

Blake’s lawyer confirmed to the Daily Mail that his client made the decision to divorce Amy after seeing photos of her hugging and kissing her new man while on holiday in St Lucia.

“I don’t know what’s going on with us now and for the time being I’ve just forgotten I’m even married,” Amy told the News Of The World. “I’m just here on my own, happy and having a good time with Josh. I’ll deal with Blake when I get back. But our whole marriage was based on doing drugs. So being with someone like Josh is much better for me.”

Amy also told the newspaper she had kicked drugs for good after hitting rock bottom. “Before I came out here I looked at a photo of myself in the newspaper and was horrified. My skin was a spotty mess and I was so pale and skinny. I thought to myself, ‘Girl, you got to sort yourself out or you’ll be dead soon.’”

Blake remains behind bars after being sent back to jail in December for failing a drugs test.

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Man lunges for Diana Vickers at gig

2009-05-15T09:47:00.001-07:00

January 12

Man Lunges For Diana Vickers At Gig

X Factor’s Diana Vickers was involved in controversy on Friday night as a brawl broke out on stage during her performance of Take That’s Patience at a gig in Salisbury.

The singer was caught up in the melee as security wrestled a member of the audience away from the 17-year-old as he tried to put his arm round her.

Diana, obviously flustered by the event, was taken off stage until the furore had subsided, but was subject to boos by some heartless members of the crowd.

However, the reality TV star returned to continue her gig five minutes later.

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Has Guy Ritchie found a new love direction?

2008-12-28T20:01:00.007-08:00

December 23

Has Guy Ritchie Found A New Love Direction

According to The Mirror, Guy Ritchie hasn’t taken long to get back on that horse...so to speak. He has allegedly been seen gallivanting around with beautiful socialite Jemima Khan, ex-wife to Pakistani cricket player Imran Khan. The Christmas shindig was hosted at PR guru Matthew Freud and his wife Elisabeth Murdoch’s house. A number of stars who also attended the bash included Mick Jagger, Kevin Spacey, Lily Allen and Stella McCartney. Plenty more gorgeous and, let us not forget, rich fish in that sparkling blue sea, eh Guy? Who do you think Mr Ritchie should hook up with next? Make sure you check out Celeb's Quotes of the Week and see the Top Stories from 2008 through pictures. Also, find out what New Year's Resolutions the stars will be making, and who are the most Pointless Celebs? You decide at: http://entertainment.uk.msn.com/celebrity/ By guest-blogger Tessa Nyman

X Factor loser living in car

2008-12-28T20:01:00.005-08:00

October 21

X Factor Loser Living In Car

One of last year’s most memorable X Factor contestants has been made homeless.

Emma Chawner and her family are living in a car after being evicted from their Lancashire home. Emma rose to fame during the 2007 X Factor auditions when Simon Cowell slammed her performance of My Heart Will Go On by Celine Dion, and blamed her parents letting Emma believe she had what it takes to win the competition.

Emma’s performance was deemed so bad that it won her a spot on last year’s live finale as one of the 'best of the worst'.

Jade Goody to marry?

2008-12-28T20:01:00.003-08:00

October 22

Jade Goody To Marry

Reports today state that Jade Goody is planning to marry on-off boyfriend Jack Tweed as soon as he gets out of jail. The cancer sufferer realises her time with her boyfriend may be short, and apparently wants to make their relationship official as soon as possible.

The Mirror states that Jade will spend £10,000 of her own money on her engagement ring because Jack is serving 18 months for assault and isn’t due for release from Chelmsford prison in Essex until May.

The tabloid quotes a friend of the reality star as saying: “Since Jade was diagnosed she has been getting her priorities straight. She has realised that Jack is really important to her and she wants to live every moment to the full. He really wanted to buy it himself but I said he could just pay me back later, that’s absolutely fine. Otherwise I’ll have to wait.”

The Beckhams: cartoon characters?

2008-12-28T20:01:00.001-08:00

October 24

The Beckhams Cartoon Characters

Comic book legend Stan Lee, who created Spiderman, X-Men, the Hulk and the Fantastic Four, has revealed he wants to create a Posh and Becks comic strip. But it wouldn’t just feature the Beckhams going about their everyday, (extra-)ordinary lives; it would see the pair turned into a crime fighting duo!

“There are so many ways to do it,” the 85-year-old explained. “We could make them a crime fighting team where the soccer is just a facade. Or we could make them spies or we could make it a comedy where one of them wants to be an adventurer? He’s a very attractive, personable guy and she’s a very attractive, interesting-looking girl. I haven’t met the Beckhams yet but I think we could do a great show.”

The comic master is already creating a cartoon character for Paris Hiton, so the Beckhams could well be next.

The all-new (happy) Victoria Beckham

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Naomi Campbell: ?I?m not pregnant?

2008-12-28T20:00:00.031-08:00

October 24

Naomi Campbell 'I'm Not Pregnant'

Naomi Campbell has denied rumours she is expecting her first child with her billionaire Russian boyfriend, Vladislav Doronin.

After pregnancy rumours began swirling on the internet, the model’s lawyers released a statement saying the reports were "absolutely false and fabricated".

The 38-year-old recently spoke publicly about wanting children, and underwent an operation to repair her damaged fallopian tubes in February. “I’d love to have a baby. It’s every woman’s dream and I feel that’s a huge part of my life that I’m yet to experience,” Naomi said at the time.

And her billionaire boyfriend recently hinted he may pop the question soon. Speaking to OK! last month, the property developer said: "Naomi is wonderful. Will I put a ring on her finger? Maybe very soon."

The pair have been dating since meeting at the Cannes Film Festival in May.

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Britney?s dad gets permanent control

2008-12-28T20:00:00.029-08:00

October 29

Britney's Dad Gets Permanent Control

Just as Britney Spears seems to be back to her best – with a new single and an upcoming performance on X Factor – her father’s control over her personal and financial affairs has been made permanent. It means he can control what she spends her money on, who she associates with, what work she does and where she lives.

Jamie Spears was named permanent conservator of his daughter's affairs and her estate during a court hearing on October 28, with the full support of his famous daughter.

But those close to Britney say that ‘permanent’ doesn’t necessary mean her father will control her affairs forever, and that the decision was made to prove to the courts that she’s serious about her recovery. A friend told People magazine: “The conservatorship being made permanent in name is primarily to ensure increased time with her children, and provide support for her music and work goals.”

Britney’s lawyer Terry Wasserman, added: “Ms Spears can regain control of her life anytime – as long as her doctors feel she's able to manage her own affairs.”

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Ross and Brand suspended from BBC

2008-12-28T20:00:00.027-08:00

October 29

Ross And Brand Suspended From BBC

Jonathan Ross and Russell Brand are to be suspended from the BBC and all their shows taken off air, director general Mark Thompson has announced.

The decision came after the BBC launched an inquiry into the pair’s behaviour after they made prank phone calls to Fawlty Towers actor Andrew Sachs and aired them on Russell’s Radio 2 show on October 18.

Both stars have since apologised to Sachs for their actions, but the BBC decided to suspended the highly-paid pair after they received over 10,000 complaints, and both Gordon Brown and David Cameron spoke out about the incident.

Ofcom announced it is investigating whether the prank calls broke the broadcasting code, which sets standards for the content of all UK TV and radio programmes.

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X Factor Rachel Denies Sacking Dannii

2008-12-28T20:00:00.025-08:00

November 05

X Factor Rachel Denies Sacking Dannii

Dannii Minogue has slammed reports that singer Rachel Hylton has dumped her as a mentor on X Factor. According to reports today, feisty Rachel ditched Dannii after a string of blazing rows about song choices and styling, which led to the 26-year-old singer being in the bottom two last Saturday.

Dannii has since spoken out to refute the claims: “Rachel and I have not fallen out and there has never been any discussions that she wishes to leave Team Minogue. I have, as always, spent lots of one on one time with Rachel this week and have even organised a personal shopping trip so she feels more confident about her look. Rachel is a raw talent. She may be the Robbie Williams of The X Factor, but I back her 100% and want her to be happy. As with all three of my amazing contestants, they are my main priority.”

Rachel has admitted she has chosen her own song and her own style for this week’s performance, but denied ‘sacking’ Dannii. “I don't have anything against Dannii at all and she is still very much my mentor and I respect her opinions, all I want is a little more control over my performance and styling, which she is allowing me to have.”

Rachel ended up in the bottom two in disco week after performing Lost In Music; she also wasn’t happy with Dannii’s song choice in week one – Every Heartbeat by Robyn.

In other X Factor news, 21-year-old Laura White is rumoured to be dating an X Factor executive 17 years her senior. Find out more on our X Factor blog.

Photos: X Factor final shows – week four

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Kerry Katona booed at MTV Awards

2008-12-28T20:00:00.023-08:00

November 07

Kerry Katona Booed At MTV Awards

Kerry Katona was booed while on stage at the MTV Europe Music Awards in Liverpool on November 6.

The Warrington lass must have hoped for a sympathetic hometown crowd but the boos rang out across Echo Arena as soon as she stepped onto the stage to present the Video Star Award to 30 Seconds To Mars. The Daily Mail reports that even Kanye West was shocked by the negative crowd reaction.

On a positive note, Kerry looked fantastic in a little black dress and left directly after the event, shunning the after-parties.

The rest of the award ceremony had a more festive feel, with host Katy Perry donning 10 different costumes, including a circus tent, an American football outfit and a ‘Barack Obama dress’, while straddling a massive cherry chapstick and a giant banana. Performances came from Pink, Beyonce, Killers, Kid Rock, Take That and Duffy.

See all the action in our photo gallery

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Britney?s son rushed to hospital

2008-12-28T20:00:00.021-08:00

November 10

Britney's Son Rushed To Hospital

Britney’s two-year-old son was rushed to hospital on Sunday after suffering a suspected seizure while visiting the family home in Kentwood, Louisiana.

Jayden was reportedly “vague and unresponsive” and was rushed to the emergency ward of the Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Centre. Britney remains at his side in the hospital.

The young family had arrived at Britney’s mother’s house on Friday for a family reunion of sorts. It was the first time Britney has been allowed to leave California with her sons since ex Kevin Federline gained full custody of the boys in July, and the first time Jayden has been to Kentwood, where Britney grew up.

It’s believed Kevin is on his way from Los Angeles to visit his sick son.

UPDATE: Britney and her son have now left the hospital and returned to her mother’s home. A statement released by the star’s management said Jayden’s condition was due to an allergic reaction: “Doctors concluded he had a reaction to something he ingested.”

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Sienna Miller: ?I?m single?

2008-12-28T20:00:00.019-08:00

November 10

Sienna Miller 'I'm Single'

Sienna Miller had admitted that her relationship with married Brothers and Sisters star Balthazar Getty is over. The pair got together in the summer, not long after Getty’s wife gave birth to their fourth child, and while Sienna was seemingly still dating Rhys Ifans.

Photos of a topless Sienna snogging her new man on a boat off the Amalfi coast of Italy made the front pages in July, and the starlet was widely criticised for not being more discreet out of respect to Balthazar’s estranged wife and children.

But now, it’s all over. Sienna said at the weekend: “I’m single at the moment, and I’m completely happy with that. It’s nice not to have a relationship that people constantly want to scrutinise and discuss. I’m cool with being on my own.”

Seems she’s wasted no time finding some new famous fellows to party with – Sienna was spotted in London over the weekend partying with Leonardo DiCaprio, Josh Hartnett and Kylie Minogue’s ex, Olivier Martinez.

Shock celebrity splits

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Beyonce breaks silence on marriage

2008-12-28T20:00:00.017-08:00

November 14

Beyonce Breaks Silence On Marriage

Beyonce has spoken publicly about her marriage to Jay-Z for the first time, and admitted that she and the rapper began dating when she was still a teenager.

"I was 18 when we first met, 19 when we first started dating,” the 27-year-old singer revealed. “There was no rush. I really don't believe that you will love the same thing when you're 20 as you do at 30."

"Before the age of 25, I would never get married," Beyonce continued. "I feel like you have to get to know yourself, know what you want, spend some time by yourself, and be proud of who you are before you can share that with someone else."

The couple married at Jay-Z’s New York apartment on April 4 but this is the first time Beyonce has spoken to the press about their nuptials.

Is motherhood the next big project for Beyonce? Not just yet, she says: “Everybody wants me to be pregnant. I do want to have babies... I want a family, maybe in a couple of years.”

In photos: Celebrity baby boom

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Amy in calls to X Factor's Eoghan

2008-12-28T20:00:00.015-08:00

November 15

Amy In Calls To X Factors Eoghan

It's been reported that Amy Winehouse is a 'massive fan' of X Factor star Eoghan Quigg, and has been regularly texting and calling the Northern Irish boy.
The Daily Mirror reports that the 25-year-old singer got the 16-year-old's phone number from her goddaughter Dionne and has been in contact with the lad on a regular basis. Amy has also allegedly told Eoghan that she will be in the X Factor studios to cheer him on during the live show. Apparently, the multiple-Grammy winner wants the youngest X Factor finalist to sing on her goddaughter's new album.
According to the newspaper, an X Factor spokesman confirmed that the two had been in touch, saying that "Amy's a fan of Eoghan and wished him well."

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Britney: ?I married for wrong reasons?

2008-12-28T20:00:00.013-08:00

November 20

Britney 'I Married For Wrong Reasons'

Details are emerging from Britney Spears’ upcoming documentary on Sky1, which includes many personal revelations from the singer about her struggles over the last two years.

In one excerpt, the troubled star admits she regrets her marriage to Kevin Federline – the pair were engaged just three months after they met. They married in September 2004 and separated two years later, after the birth of their two sons.

"I think I married for the wrong reasons,” Britney said. “Instead of following my heart and doing what made me really happy, I just did it for the sake of the idea of everything."

The mum-of-two also made the shocking admission that she finds her life harder than a jail sentence: "Even when you go to jail you know there's the time when you're gonna get out. But in this situation, it's never ending. It's just like Groundhog Day every day.

“There's no excitement, there's no passion,” Britney said. “I have really good days, and then I have bad days... If I wasn't under the restraints I'm under, I'd feel so liberated. When I tell them the way I feel, it's like they hear but they're really not listening."

Britney: For The Record airs on Sky1 on December 1.

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Paris Hilton single again

2008-12-28T20:00:00.011-08:00

November 21

Paris Hilton Single Again

Paris Hilton is back on the market, after splitting with the man she called “the love of my life,” Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden, after nine months together.

"She is saddened by the breakup but they're just too different and they wanted different things in life," a source close to Paris told People magazine. "He was loyal and sweet but it was time to take a break."

Benji preferred quiet nights in, whereas Paris was the queen of the LA party scene. Initially the heiress was open to her boyfriend’s attempts to get her to embrace the quiet life and spoke excitedly earlier this year about getting cooking lessons, but in the end their differences proved too great.

"Even though they are still in love, they felt it would be better to just be friends," a Hilton rep told Us Weekly magazine.

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Beyonce reveals breakdown fears

2008-12-28T20:00:00.009-08:00

November 21

Beyonce Reveals Breakdown Fears

Beyonce has revealed that she was on the way to having a nervous breakdown when she was in her teens.

"Years ago, I was definitely headed for a breakdown,” the 27-year-old singer revealed. “Just way too much work - my life was my career and I had no other life. It started when I was 15 and I hadn't learned the importance of balance, making sure I took a day off. I didn't know what 'no' was, what boundaries were.

At this point, I know that after a certain amount of time I have to go home,” Beyonce continued. “I know what I like now. It just takes life experience to get a good balance. When you're young, you don't know what relaxes you.”

Beyonce has been in the music business since the age of eight, when she joined the girl group Girl’s Tyme. The group went through many line-up changes before becoming Destiny’s Child in 1993. They had their first major hit, No No No, when Beyonce was 17.

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Amy's back in the hospital

2008-12-28T20:00:00.007-08:00

November 25

Amys Back In The Hospital

More bad news for Ms. Winehouse - just a day after hubby Blake Fielder-Civil lost an appeal against a 27-month jail sentence the songstress was hospitalised for a negative reaction to some medication.

Chris Goodman, Winehouse's representative, said that the medicine is part of the Grammy-winning singer's "ongoing treatment." Ongoing treat for what, exactly, we're not sure. Perhaps that pesky "chest infection"?

Though the type of medication hasn't been released, this might have been a legitimate issue - apparently Amy was treated for a similar problem last July. On that occasion she was released within a day - her release for the present incident has yet to be reported.

Blake: ?I have to let Amy go?

2008-12-28T20:00:00.005-08:00

December 01

Blake 'I Have To Let Amy Go'

Blake Fielder-Civil has revealed he believes he and wife Amy Winehouse shouldn’t be together. In an interview with News of the World, Blake said: "I have to let her go to save her life. I am not abandoning her. I am doing this out of love."

Amy’s husband of 18 months, who is currently in rehab after serving 12 months behind bars for assault, admitted he introduced the singer to drugs and self-harming. “I dragged Amy into it and without me there is no doubt that she would never have gone down that road. I ruined something beautiful,” he told the newspaper. “I made the biggest mistake of my life by taking heroin in front of her. I introduced her to heroin, crack cocaine and self-harming. I feel more than guilty.”

Britney: For the Record

2008-12-28T20:00:00.003-08:00

December 02

Britney For The Record

"Now, I sit, and I look back, and I'm like 'what the hell was I thinking?'"

That seems to be the mantra of Britney Spears' MTV documentary, Britney: For the Record, that aired on Sky last night.

Cameras followed Britney for three months, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the life of a star who's previously refused any extensive TV interviews. Britney told us about her relationships with Justin Timberlake and Kevin Federline, mothering her two sons, Jayden James and Sean Preston, her loneliness, and the very public breakdown that stole headlines in 2007.

She cries and openly admits, "You're scared [happiness is] going to be taken away, so it's better just not to feel anything."

"It's weird. You can see the cruelest part of the world and then on the other side you see the most beautiful. ... But they're worth it. ... I've been to both places."

The Telegraph claims that Britney has "regained her marbles."

You can be the judge. Check out some clips from the doc:
Madge on Britney
Britney on Justin
Groundhog day

Celebs pose nude for Tatler

2008-12-28T20:00:00.001-08:00

December 03

Celebs Pose Nude For Tatler

The daughters of three legendary rock stars have posed nude together for the cover of Tatler’s January issue.

Rod Stewart’s daughter Kimberley, Ronnie Wood’s daughter Leah and Bob Geldof’s daughter Peaches stripped off for the ‘rockers’ offspring’ photo shoot.

Katie Holmes at the Costume Designers Guild Awards

2008-02-21T00:32:00.003-08:00

Katie Holmes and her helmet hair made an appearance at the Costume Designers Guild Awards on Tuesday night. She presented the "Swarovski President’s Award" to her husband's partner, Paula Wagner. Wagner is the CEO of United Artists and Cruise is a producer and actor for the studio. We were wondering if Katie just slouchy when she appeared at the premiere of her flop Mad Money looking like she either was in the beginning stages of pregnancy or had bad posture. She stood up straight for her solo appearance last night and had a perfectly flat stomach.

The Daily Mail said that Katie has "spearheaded a return to old Hollywood glamour," but a commentor retorted that "I don't recall the old dames of Hollywood a) looking like a skeleton on tranquillizers, or b) showing off their girdle underneath the dress."

It is a lovely dress, though. I love the rhinestone detail on the front and the cut is gorgeous. It's easier to focus on Katie's fashion when Tom isn't around. I still don't like her. She stepped into her Stepford wife role a little too well. You have to give her credit for it though, she really knows what she's doing.

That reminds me - one of the Scientology cults most vocal critics has just "committed suicide". Not that it has anything to do with Katie Holmes and her charmed life.

The Osbournes threaten to kick Heather Mills at the BRIT awards

2008-02-21T00:32:00.001-08:00

Leave it to Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne to keep things classy. The couple, who are scheduled to host tonight's BRIT awards, have threated to kick Heather Mills off the stage and out of the theater if she dares to show up. And Mills has mentioned that she's thinking of attending. Normally I like to tell the Osbournes to shut the hell up, but in this case it is absolutely alright. Ozzy will be will presenting Sir Paul with the Lifetime Achievement Award. I wouldn't put it past Heather Mills to show up, just to reign on Paul's parade.

Ozzy and Sharon Osbourne have threatened to kick Heather Mills off stage if she shows up at tomorrow's BRIT Awards. The couple, who are hosting the event, say Heather - the estranged wife Sir Paul McCartney - would not be welcome at the London ceremony.

Speaking about the rumors Heather is planning to attend the prestigious bash, Sharon said: "I would boot her off. I think she's a miserable old cow." Ozzy - who will present Paul with the BRITs Lifetime Achievement Award - added: "I'm looking forward to seeing Paul McCartney - he's my hero. The body of work he's got is just unbelievable. But I really don't want to be there if Heather shows up. Never mind McCartney having a go - I think the audience will string her up."

"Sharon and I have met them both her on a few occasions but if Paul doesn't know her, I'm f***ed if I do. She's f***ing nuts."

[From Expo Say]

Normally I'd say Ozzy Osbourne calling someone else “f**ing nuts” is quite the case of the pot calling the kettle black. But in this case it's absolutely true and one hundred percent appropriate. And while it's not exactly classy for awards show hosts to threaten to kick guests off the stage, in this case the Osbournes are just saying what the rest of us are thinking. Part of me absolutely hopes Heather Mills shows up, because you know the Osbournes would throw down. That Sharon has a mouth on her, but she's good at the follow through. I don't really think Ozzy is coordinated enough to do anything, but he can slur menacingly like no other. Please God let there be some kind of physical altercation. I bet you anything Sharon would go right for the leg. I'm not saying that's okay I'm just saying that if I were a betting woman, that's why I'd put my cash.

Header image of Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne leaving BBC Radio One studios after promoting the Brit Awards. Splash notes “Ozzy is said to be performing a duet with Sir Paul McCartney.” Images thanks to Splash. Below is Heather Mills leaving day 8 of her divorce hearing on Monday. Images thanks to PR Photos.

No settlement was reached in the Mills McCartney divorced, judge to decide

2008-02-21T00:30:00.001-08:00

We were all too ready to believe the Daily Mail's story that Heather Mills had sauntered away from Friday's court hearing with a cool $108 million settlement. She didn't exactly have a poker face on as left the courtroom in one of her bizarre velvet power suits, opting for sandal-like open-toed shoes for the second day in a row. $108 million is a sweet settlement for just four years of marriage, and you would believe that McCartney would throw it at the harpy just to get this business over with. He's said to be worth about $1.6 billion dollars, so $108 million is just 6.75% if my math is right. It's a shit load of money to pay to a woman who has been smearing your name in the press, but it's still way less then half your net worth. When you're talking numbers that large though it's not like either party is going to suffer.

Like a lot of the stories that originate in the British press that Heather Mills bitches about constantly, that one was false, though. Paul's lawyer announced today outside of court that no settlement has been reached and that it is now up to the judge to decide how much Heather gets for fucking Sir Paul for a short period of time before making his life miserable. It is expected to take several weeks for the judge to work out.

It's not like we're going to know how much she gets to keep throwing parties and jet setting around for the rest of her life, the amount will not be made public unless Mills contests it or decides to tell us. We'll have to make due with whatever number the British press wants to make up, just like in the past.

It is expected that Heather Mils will leave England once she gets her cash. Her father said she is considering France or the US, and the unreliable Daily Mail reported that she wanted to move to the Czech Republic or Poland. A lot of Brits are saying "Don't let the door hit your ass on the way out," while residents of the countries named where she may move are crossing their fingers that she picks somewhere else to go.

Has Amy Winehouse fallen off the wagon? Plus sudden buxomness explained

2008-02-21T00:29:00.009-08:00

Everyone was wondering how Amy Winehouse so suddenly got curvaceous in rehab. An amazingly good bra? Was she actually at a rehab/cosmetic surgery clinic? Was she using the old 12-year-old trick and stuffing tissue paper down her bra? It turns out the answer has more to do with chicken than anything else. Or rather, chicken cutlets. You know those ridiculous breast enhancers that look like raw chicken cutlets? Well goofy as they look, it appears they can do wonders, as they're responsible for Amy's newly curvaceous physique. Unfortunately, the reason everyone now knows this is that Amy absentmindedly left her chicken cutlets in the ladies washroom. But really, who amongst us hasn't?

Amy Winehouse is trying hard to stay sober, but she's still forgetful. The Grammy-winning songbird showed up at Andrew Buckler's new London boutique the other night with pal Kelly Osbourne and her new sober companion, Blake Wood, and left a few things in the bathroom. "She left a pair of boob enhancers — like chicken cutlet things to push up your boobs — and some hair extensions in the toilet," our spy said. Later, Winehouse and Wood went to his apartment with a group of people who "were all getting drunk — except for them."

[From Page Six]

Unfortunately later the same day Page Six revised their story, reporting that Amy had been spotted out drinking – and they even have a photo of her with a Becks beer. They mentioned again that she'd been camping out at a London hotel with friends until last Friday, when the group went out to a pub in Shoreditch until 2:30 in the morning. However they said, “The 24-year-old clung to a beer, even in the car home” and there is a photo of her holding a Becks. The innocent, naive, wishful part of me is hoping that um she's just holding it for a friend? Once in a while a friend does need you to hold their beer, right? No? This makes me sad. I know that some alcohol rehabilitation programs do teach that you don't have to completely abstain, but I'm pretty sure most of them agree you have to completely abstain at this point in the process. I cannot believe that her “sober companion” would let her go to a bar. I have no idea how the companion system works, but holy cow. Clearly it didn't work well in Amy's case.

Here's Amy returning to her Camden home flanked by security. Images thanks to Splash.

Is Minnie Driver pregnant?

2008-02-21T00:29:00.007-08:00

TV, film and recording star Minnie Driver was recently spotted exiting a clinic in Los Angeles, looking at sonogram images and acting very excited. This got the rumor mill buzzing: is she pregnant? Minnie, who is currently on hiatus from the excellent FX show "The Riches," keeps a very low profile and has not confirmed or denied the pregnancy rumor. But if it's true, who's the daddy?

Actress Minnie Driver is reportedly pregnant with her first child.

The 38-year-old was spotted outside a Los Angeles baby clinic looking at sonogram images with a friend last week.

A source said: "She is absolutely thrilled. She has always wanted to be a mother, she'll be fantastic. Her family are so pleased."

The British star also called her boyfriend, known only as Matthew, outside the surgery and talked about "getting blood work done".

She then added to her pal: "Matthew tells me I should be quiet so no-one hears me."

[From Stuff.co.nz]

Since being very publicly dumped by "Good Will Hunting" co-star Matt Damon over ten years ago, Minnie has kept her private life under wraps. She was engaged to "No Country For Old Men" star Josh Brolin for a while, but they broke up amid rumors that Brolin's stepmom, Barbra Streisand, didn't approve of Minnie. Since then, she's been linked to Criss Angel (ew!) and "Gross Pointe Blank" co-star John Cusack. All she's revealed about her current boyfriend is that he is "not famous and he's Australian," according to an interview in Girl magazine.

TMZ currently has a video posted of Minnie walking in Los Angeles wearing a loose fitting poncho, but there aren't many other recent photos of her, so it's impossible for me to tell if she's pregnant. If she is, congratulations to her and her mystery man.

PICTURE NOTE BY CELEBITCHY: Minnie is shown out in NY on 2/19/08, thanks to Splash News. Props to A Socialite's Life for reporting on this rumor a couple of weeks ago with an exclusive from insiders.

Avril Lavigne does some baby shopping

2008-02-21T00:29:00.005-08:00

Avril Lavigne must truly be one of the most disliked celebrities on the internet. She has famously gone to war against several bloggers and spit on members of the paparazzi. Not the best way to make friends in the media. As a result, Avril has received a lot of bad press and is generally known more for her surly attitude than her singing. Though she has toned it down a bit since she got married to Deryck Whibley a few years ago, she still seems to be pretty widely disliked. News of a possible Lavigne/Whibley child hasn't brought the singer any kinder handling in the press. Though she and her publicist have denied a pregnancy, there's plenty of evidence that Avril is in fact toasting a bun in the oven.

The 23-year-old pop star and husband Deryck Whibley, 27, have been dogged by rumors recently that they’re expecting their first baby. And they didn’t do much to squash the pregnancy talk during a shopping trip yesterday along trendy Robertson Boulevard. Lavigne and Whibley, who have been married since July 2006, were spotted dropping into Petit Trésor and then Lisa Kline Kids, where they spent about $500 on baby gear.

I’m told they picked up a cheetah-print diaper bag at Lisa Kline, along with a Sassy pacifier holder, a charcoal gray baby tee emblazoned with the logo of rock band AC/DC and a white Splendid romper. “They shopped holding hands and picked stuff out together,” an onlooker reports. At Petit Trésor, according to a source, they picked up a Petunia Pickle Bottom men's diaper bag and two organic Robbie Adrian baby blankets.

[From E!]

A Petunia Pickle Bottom men's diaper bag? Men need their own diaper bags? I know baby stuff can look kind of effeminate, but isn't that just part of the package? I would really love to see what a “manly” diaper bag would look like. I'm guessing it has lumberjacks and big chunks of meat on it or something. But I digress. That seems like a bit more stuff than you'd normally buy for a pregnant friend. And nothing says “Avril Lavigne's Baby” like an AC/DC baby tee. Always classy. Actually I think the whole rocker/rebel baby thing is kind of cute, when done in small amounts. Now Online also reports that Avril was spotted shopping at Kitson For Kids too. That's a whole lot of small clothing. Avril is pretty tiny, but I doubt she's fitting into a Splendid romper anytime soon. I would say the traditional “Congrats to the happy couple,” but with someone like Avril Lavigne, she's probably apt to punch me in the eye for it.

Avril Lavigne and her husband Deryck Whibley shopping at baby stores on Robertson Boulevard. Images thanks to WENN.

Where is Nicole Kidman?s tummy?

2008-02-21T00:29:00.003-08:00

For five months along, Nicole Kidman sure is doing a good job of hiding her growing stomach. Especially because it seems from these pictures that she's not trying to hide it at all. Nicole is supposedly five months along. I am no pregnancy expert, but I had no idea a person could have such a small stomach at that point. That's what J-Lo looked like 48 hours after conception. I have don't know what's going on here, but something is fishy. Nicole was out and about promoting her film “The Golden Compass” in Japan. Depending on who you believe, the film supposedly promotes atheism.

“These books denigrate Christianity, thrash the Catholic Church and sell the virtues of atheism,” asserted [Bill Donohue, president and CEO] of Catholic League, who earlier this month called on Christians to boycott the movie.”

[From the Christian Post]

Interestingly, Nicole said that both of her children, who are being raised as Scientologists by ex-husband Tom Cruise, have seen the film. One would think this could cause quite the parental skirmish between the former spouses. Though Scientologists aren't Christians, many say that the film promotes atheism on the whole. However it should also be mentioned that Nicole has said she considers herself Catholic, and yet she starred in the film.

In the story, a malevolent governing body called "the Church,” which answers to the "Vatican Council," is known to kidnap children for experimentation. With the help of a golden compass that reveals a coded answer to any question asked by the user, Lyra, by the trilogy’s end, gets to the bottom of the missing children and kills a character called “God.”

[From the Christian Post]

“The Golden Compass” sounds very interested and complicated – surprisingly so for a children's movie. Nicole said both her kids have seen it, and she's glad to make a kid's movie once in a while.

During the press conference, the five-month pregnant star revealed she had deliberately chosen The Golden Compass script because it's child-friendly.

She said: "My Bella and Connor are 13 and 15. So they have seen the film and they loved it my child inside won't see the film for a long time."

"But I think once you have children you want to balance the work you do because they give up so much of you to your work. So occasionally you want to make films that they can take their friends to, they can go to the premiere of, that they celebrate.”

[From the Daily Mail]

I can't help but wonder how much Nicole runs by Tom and visa versa. I would love to know what went on behind closed doors in terms of Connor and Isabella's religious upbringing. Since her divorce, Nicole has gently said that she considers Scientology to be hogwash, and always did. Her father is a very prominent Australian psychologist, and Scientologists are famously opposed to psychiatry. However her kids were obviously already being raised as such, so whether due to Tom's insistence or Nicole's acquiescence, their kids still go to Scientology camp every summer. It's hard not to wonder if “The Golden Compass” got them thinking. Reading about it has gotten me thinking too. Though I'm still mostly thinking about Nicole Kidman's confusing lack of visible stomach.

Nicole Kidman is shown at a press conference for The Golden Compass in Tokyo yesterday.

?Christina Aguilera reveals some crazy cleavage on Ellen? links

2008-02-21T00:29:00.001-08:00

Christina Aguilera reveals some crazy cleavage on Ellen [Dlisted]
Kim Kardashian and her ass shop Beverly Hills [Bossip]
"Step Up 2 review [Pajiba]
Natalie Portman at the premiere of The Other Boleyn Girl in London [Celebslam]
Scarlett’s New Tattoo Is Really Lame [Yeeeah!]
Not your average celeb outing: Rihanna Goes Art Shopping [I'm Not Obsessed]
Megan Fox Does February, 2008 Jack Magazine [The Bastardly]
Isla Fisher on the set of ‘Confessions of a Shopaholic’ in NYC, yesterday [In Case You Didn't Know]
Girls Aloud Bikini Pictures [Drunken Stepfather]
Guess What Tara Reid is Doing [Hollywood Rag]
Seal celebrates his 45th like a kid! Aw, [Seriously? OMG! WTF?]
George Clooney (Gets All The Tail But) Gets No Love [Agent Bedhead]
Vanessa Hudgens is in the spirit (sex tape!) [The Blemish]
Britney Spears Upskirt Rampage [Hollywood Tuna]
Pete Doherty Charges More Than Kate For Modeling [Crazy Days and Nights]
American Idol Top 12 Men [Popsugar]
Ana Beatriz Barros Models For Jennifer Lopez [The Grumpiest]
Ron Lester (Billy Bob from Varsity Blues) got gastric bypass surgery and looks amazing! [Evil Beet]
Martha Stewart buys Emeril [Gabsmash]
Wino to do the Brit Awards [CelebWarship]
Big Brother 9 Has Blowjobs, Awkwardness [I Don't Like You In That Way]
Shanna Moakler at "Chevy Rocks The Future" [Glitterati Gossip]
Angelina Maddox Go To The Movies [Celebrity Baby Scoop]
Hayden Christensen is 'Homeless Dad' [A Socialite's Life]
Chace Crawford Surprised Carrie Underwood on Valentine’s Day [Just Jared]
Hilary Duff Bikini Video [Egotastic!]
Brit's kids named 'Littlest Victims' [Lifeline Live]
Remember Mousetrap? And Battleship? Top 10 Hasbro Toys We’d Like To See Made Into Movies [Best Week Ever]

?Brad Pitt Protects His Young? Links

2008-02-20T00:39:00.001-08:00

Brad Pitt Protects His Young [Dlisted]
R. Kelly is a Liar [Bossip]
"Definitely, Maybe" review [Pajiba]
Supermodel Melissa Haro at the Sports Illustrated 2008 Swimsuit Issue Press Conference And Launch Party in New York [Celebslam]
You Wouldn’t Like Lindsay When She’s Horny [Yeeeah!]
Miley Cyrus Has Lunch At The Ivy [I'm Not Obsessed]
Bai Ling Is Really Sad Over Her Recent Arrest. God Help Her [The Bastardly]
Patrick Dempsey heads to his Porsche after having breakfast at Cafe Montana in Santa Monica [In Case You Didn't Know]
Jennifer Aniston isn’t Very Social [Hollywood Rag]
Is Lily Allen back to her old ways? [Seriously? OMG! WTF?]
Vanessa Paradis: Just Another Reason To Be Jealous Of Johnny Depp [Agent Bedhead]
Pamela Anderson keeps it classy [The Blemish]
Miley Cyrus Pictures Everywhere! [Cityrag]
Rich Actors Don't Want To Strike [Crazy Days and Nights]
Be prepared to vomit: A Very Heidi and Spencer Valentine's Day [Popsugar]
Delta Goodrem is a Sparkling Beauty [The Grumpiest]
Timberlake 'Ring's in V-Day [CelebNewsWire]
Lindsay Lohan: Off the Wagon and Lovin’ It! [Evil Beet]
The new Bachelor [Gabsmash]
Adrienne Shelly’s Killer Pleads Guilty [CelebWarship]
Elmo Makes Fashion Inroads [Glitterati Gossip]
Jessica Alba Out Shopping For Her New Home [Celebrity Baby Scoop]
Ashlee Simpson's club tour hits Hollywood [Popbytes]
The NAACP Image Awards Red Carpet [A Socialite's Life]
Keira Knightley’s Friend-ly Valentine [Just Jared]
Meagan Good is Extremely Good [Egotastic!]
Celine Dion visits schoolkids in Soweto [Lifeline Live]

Scarlett Johansson calls the gossip press ?scary,? ?invasive,? and ?gross?

2008-02-20T00:33:00.001-08:00

Scarlett Johansson and Natalie Portman are in Berlin promoting their upcoming film "The Other Boleyn Girl," a trashy re-interpretation of the court of Henry VIII. Scarlett and Natalie play sisters Mary and Anne Boleyn, who connive and deceive in order to win the heart of the fat king. I read the book for a book club and although it was probably only mildly historically accurate it was a rolicking good read. There were parts where I felt guilty for reading it because it was so trashy, but that doesn't seem to deter me from devouring the gossip rags every week.

Johansson compared the gossip magazines to the sex and debauchery that were going on in Henry VII's court and said that she tries to keep her life separate from the "circus" that goes along with being famous:

She told a packed press conference after the premiere of "The Other Boleyn Girl" at the Berlin Film Festival that being hounded by paparazzi and having her personal life splashed across celebrity magazines was a high price to pay to make films.

"That's very scary to me and invasive and gross. But that kind of intrigue and frenzy, I guess, could be related to the court in some way -- and the rumours and the gossip and this frenetic, frantic energy that goes into the celebrity culture," she said.

"But would I ever leave because I couldn't take it? I would hope that I would never allow that to affect my professional life. I try not to live in the court, so to speak, and try to separate my private life from this circus."

[From News.Yahoo.com]

Natalie Portman talked about the film in more intellectual terms saying that "Human emotion doesn't change and I think that's one of the hard things for us to imagine is how history might have been sexy and gossipy and scandalous."

It's not so hard to imagine history becoming scandalous. That was a trashy romantic gossip novel disguised as historical fiction. I mean, it wasn't even a mid-brow read.

Eric Bana, who also stars in the film, says that everyone got along on set when he was asked about it, and that "I hate to break it to you but actors generally do really love each other."

Scarlet Johansson said that "you can't be selfish as an actor," and that you're not working alone.

It's a bit ironic that these women are playing in a film that sensationalizes history, but are complaining about how we do that now. It probably was incredibly contentious in Henry VII's court considering how many wives he went through and had beheaded, but you also can't deny that there's a lot of intrigue and things going on now in Hollywood to gossip about.

Johansson knows that if she wants to keep her private life to herself she needs to stay out of the hot spots and she seems to do a pretty good job at that. In that way, she's staying away from "the court," where a lot of people get gawked at and talked about.

Scarlett Johansson, Eric Bana, Natalie Portman, and Justin Chadwick are shown in a photo call today for "The Other Boleyn Girl," thanks to WENN. I really like Natalie Portman's hair. It has grown out to be very soft and natural-looking.

Adnan getting comped by Ed Hardy to wear his clothes everywhere

2008-02-20T00:24:00.003-08:00

On January 28, Britney was photographed in her boyfriend, paparazzo Adnan Ghalib's car, with an Ed Hardy designed air freshener and an Ed Hardy energy drink sitting in the cup holder. Adnan is usually seen out in Hardy's distinctively designed clothing, featuring big old skulls and roses in swirly patterns reminisicent of tattoos. I'm not a fan of Hardy's clothing, partially because I find it garish, but also since he seems to stick his name all over everything in big scrawling letters as if his style isn't recognizable enough on it's own. Hardy is also a large contributor to the Kabbalah cult, which many people say could explain why Madonna was often seen wearing his scary-looking creations.

In Touch suggests in this week's magazine that Adnan is getting free swag from the Ed Hardy company, and offer a photo of his phone showing a text message from an employee at the company. They quote a supposed insider who says "Adnan is a total freeloader. He doesn't pay for most of the clothes he wears. They're given to him on the provision that he wears them when he's with her [Britney]."

It sounds like a cheap price to pay for free advertising. Lohan was also said to have struck a deal with the Arriva tabacco cessation company to carry their product around and get photographed with it, although she hasn't been seen out with it lately that I can tell. You wonder what other kind of backroom deals celebrities and their hangers-on are making for product placement in paparazzi photos. It seems like Adnan must be getting some kind of cash for wearing those clothes, but maybe I'm too influenced by the fact that I wouldn't be caught out in it unless someone paid me. I'd rather wear a $15 plain t-shirt from Target.

Thanks to WENN for these photos from 1/28/08.

Lindsay Lohan?s dad says she?s taking same drugs as Heath was

2008-02-20T00:24:00.001-08:00

Lindsay Lohan talked about Heath Ledger in the New Yorker magazine interview that accompanies her topless tribute to Marilyn Monroe. We covered this story earlier today, but here's a recap: Lohan called Marilyn's suicide tragic and then said "You know, it’s also tragic what just recently happened to someone else." When the journalist said Heath's name she shook her head yes and "hey are both prime examples of what this industry can do to someone But I sure as hell wouldn’t let it happen to me."

Despite the fact that Lohan annoys the hell out of me, I hope she moves to somewhere far away without paparazzi or tanning spray facilities and stops spending money so she can live adequitely (spelling deliberate) outside of the spotlight. I certainly wouldn't want her to meet a tragic end unless it involves personal bankruptcy and not death. Her father says that the latter is a possibility, considering that she is now, or has at some time, taken many of the same prescription drugs as Heath Ledger was went he died. It sounds like their whole family has the same inflated sense of self importance as their orange daughter:

When Heath died, he was taking some of the same medications that Lindsay Lohan has been prescribed, says her dad, Michael Lohan. "Even before Heath's death, I told Lindsay that I'm very concerned about the pills she's taking. Doctors had Lindsay on Oxycontin when she broke her wrist. They also had her on Adderall for ADD, Xanax for depression and anxiety and Ambien for insomnia. Although Lindsay, 21, has told Michael, "Don't worry, Dad, I'm okay," he believes that doctors are overmedicating young stars. "I'm not only fearful for Lindsay, but for all the other kids out there Most of these young people shouldn't be on some of these medications - instead, they should get spiritual guidance, counseling and exercise. These new drugs get into their bones and bloodstreams and they have to detox to get off them or they can have seizures or possibly die."

[From In Touch, print edition, February 25, 2008]

Leave it to Michael Lohan to make Heath Ledger's death about his daughter. At least he has some experience in the field, now that he's working at a faith-based rehab. He also kept the proselytizing to a minimum, you have to give him credit for just saying "spiritual guidance" instead of name-dropping God and/or His Only Son.

I was confused about the "drugs get into their bones" comment, and asked my husband about it. He's a scientist and works in the pharmaceutical industry and he told me that drugs can conceivably get into the bones because there are blood vessels there. It terms of detox you would be more worried about drugs getting trapped in fatty tissue, though, not in your bones, even with someone as skinny as Lohan.

Michael Lohan is shown with Lindsay in Cirque Lodge rehab last year.

Victoria and David Beckham secretly renew their marriage vows

2008-02-20T00:21:00.003-08:00

Victoria and David Beckham seem to have one of those rare celebrity marriage that appears to be pretty stable. Though the two have weathered a few storms (accusations have occasionally popped up regarding David's possible cheating on Victoria) all and all they seem to be pretty solid. This could be because they have a lot in common – an intense passion for shopping and acquiring “stuff,” sticking their names on various perfumes, buying houses, and being seen at trendy events. I didn't say it was a deep relationship. But it seems to work pretty well for them. The Mirror and The Daily Mail are reporting that their relationship is stronger than ever, and the pair secretly renewed their wedding vows.

David and Victoria Beckham have secretly retaken their marriage vows - and got matching tattoos to celebrate the romantic occasion. Only a handful of friends and family were invited to watch them remarry in the grounds of Beckingham Palace. One said: "We were in tears. It was beautiful and very non-showbiz." The couple marked the big day by tattooing the ceremony date on their wrists in Roman numerals.

Romantic David Beckham arranged his secret second wedding to Victoria without even telling her - springing the surprise on the big day itself. He flew her to their sumptuous Beckingham Palace estate then went on one knee to pop the question for a second time. Stunned Posh gasped: "Yes!" - and the couple were soon retaking their vows attended by sons Brooklyn and Romeo as page boys and watched by a handful of close friends and family.

He organised the ceremony and secretly invited a handful of close friends and family. He even had a beautiful white dress made in Posh's size. A friend said: "David was meticulously planning the big day for months. It was a huge undertaking to keep it all under wraps. He was desperately excited but had had to keep quiet with everyone but his and Victoria's closest family.

[From The Mirror]

The Mirror reports that they took a second honeymoon together in Paris, and David took Victoria shopping at her two favorite stores, Azzedine Alaia and Colette. He told her to pick out whatever she wanted as a second-wedding gift. While that's really sweet, I think what's more special is all the work and thought David put into it. A guy planning a whole quasi-wedding ceremony on his own? And managing to keep it a secret from his wife? That's a pretty big deal, and it sounds like Beckham put a lot of care and thought into trying to make it as special as possible.

A lot of people think it's tacky to renew vows, since a couple already had a wedding and all. Frankly I think that - considering how many marriages end in divorce or fall into a state of unhappiness – there's much worse things than celebrating your successful union, and loving your spouse so much that you want to do it all over again. It sounds like this was a very thoughtful tribute to their relationship and the life they've created together.

Paris Hilton leaves fart sound phone messages for Lindsay Lohan

2008-02-20T00:21:00.001-08:00

Lindsay Lohan tried to offer an olive branch to Paris Hilton, leaving her nice phone messages in her 55 year-old heavy smoker's voice. Lohan said she wanted to make peace with Paris after their longstanding feud over swapping Greek shipping heirs back and forth, re-infecting each other with various strains of communicable diseases.

Instead of ignoring Lohan or maybe sending her a text or voice message back saying all that was stagnant water under the bridge, Paris did the mature thing - and had her assistant leave fart sound messages on Lindsay's voice mail:

Lindsay Lohan tried to make peace with Paris, leaving voice mails explaining that she wanted to call a truce.

But Paris refused to call back. Finally, she responded in her usually classy way.

"She had her assistant call Lindsay and leave fart sounds on her voice mail," a close source told The Enquirer.

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, February 25, 2008]

Paris Hilton is such a nice, caring, responsible person. She even takes in countless animals and gives them a loving home outside the chi chi pet shops where they were confined in misery before she swooped them up for a life of luxury as her living accessories.

After Paris told Ellen DeGeneres on her show on Monday that she had a whopping 17 dogs, the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services paid a visit to her home. It is illegal to have more than three dogs in the city of Los Angeles without a breeder's permit. There was no one at Paris' place and it was under construction. The animals weren't there either, though, they have their own nannies and pet whisperers, which seems like a much better existence than having to wait like last year's Balenciaga bag for Paris to pick you to accompany her to an event.

Header image is an older one of Paris and Lindsay. The image below of Paris dressed like her dog is from July of last year.

Big Brother?s Adam under fire for on-air autism slur

2008-02-19T22:03:00.007-08:00

The U.S. version of the reality show "Big Brother" is under fire today after one of the show's contestants, Adam Jasinski, referred to people with autism as 'retards' during a nationally aired episode Tuesday night.

On the show, a contestant named Adam, who said he works for an autism foundation, said he would spend his winnings on a hair salon for people with developmental disabilities "so retards can get it together and get their hair done." The Web site for the show describes him as a 29-year-old public relations manager from Del Ray Beach, Fla.

His remark shocked his partner, Sheila, who replied, "Don't call them that."

Adam responded by saying, "Disabled kids. I can call them whatever I want. I work with them all day, OK?"

[From NY Daily News]

In response, John Gilmore, the director of Autism United has issued a letter to CBS executives demanding an apology for the remark and has asked that the show be canceled, or at the very least, the contestant who made the slur be removed from the show.

In episode 2, Jasinski describes his plans to open a hair styling business catering to people with autism who he refers to as "retards."

We believe that Jasinski's [sic] should be terminated immediately, and that the show should be canceled. Further, we expect an apology to people with autism, developmental disabilities and their families from Jasinski, Big Brother and CBS and National Amusements. While Jasinski's comment displayed gross ignorance, the producers of the show chose to use his comments to further the show's storyline. This displays a conscience choice on their part to demean and hurt a large group of people to further their own commercial goals.

[From TMZ]

I think it's safe to say that this contestant will not have a job waiting for him after this show is over. Working with disabled people doesn't give anyone the right to call them names. I think if Don Imus got fired for his racial slur, this clown should get the boot from "Big Brother" over his equally insensitive slur. I don't know what the show's producers were thinking broadcasting that comment- except that maybe all this controversy will make people watch the show. I can tell you this- I don't watch it, and if this Adam guy is a reflection of the contestants on this show, I will never watch it.

Note by Celebitchy: When I first read this article, I did some research and initially suspected that Adam was personally responsible for the controversy over his on-air slur. It seems he's started a group called "The United Autism Foundation" to make people vote for him on Big Brother and think he's this great guy. Mindless Mommy mentioned that the domain was just registered and that the fact that it focuses primarily on this Adam douche without much other content make it obvious that he's behind it.

The group that is criticizing Adam, "Autism United," does seem legitimate though. It has a similar name to Adam's front charity, but it's distinct with its own purpose and doesn't seem to have any affiliation with him.

How ironic that this guy who created a fake autism charity to further his own purposes managed to sabotage himself by putting down the very group he claimed would benefit if he won "Big Brother." He can certainly "call them whatever [he] wants" but we, in turn, can call him an asshole and a bigot.

Bai Ling says she shoplifted because of a bad breakup

2008-02-19T22:03:00.005-08:00

Bai Ling is one of the few people I hate more than Paris Hilton. In fact if you tossed Paris, Britney, and Lindsay into a sack, threw that sack in an industrial sized blender, and then baked whatever came out of that blender in the oven, you would have Bai Ling. I have no idea what this woman claims to do for a living – I know there's some vague thought that she's an actress, but for the life of me I can't remember seeing her in anything. What she seems to do for a living is show up to every event on either coast dressed in the most asinine, ridiculous, slutty outfit known to man, and then warble some incoherent gibberish. Bai got arrested the other day for shoplifting two magazines and two packs of AAA batteries from one of those crappy travel stores at LAX before her Southwest flight. Her explanation? Bad breakup. Honey, if the rest of us thought that was a legitimate excuse to commit crimes, 50% of the world would be grabbing fistfuls of Skittles from grocery stores twice a year.

She was dealing with the "huge problem of breaking up [before] Valentine's Day" when she was arrested for shoplifting, Ling said, adding, simply, "Wrong boyfriend."

Damon Elliott, a close pal of Ling's, says she was definitely not herself yesterday. "She was kind of in a mentally unstable state of mind yesterday," he tells E! News. "She had some relationship issues going on. She wasn't in the right frame of mind."

Ling added several prosaic postings to her personal blog later in the afternoon—none mentioned her arrest but all could theoretically be attributed to someone who's nursing a broken heart. An entry posted at 4:43 p.m.: "Delayed the flight, [wandering] again in the airport like a ghost, why can't I just be the sun smile?" it read. "Life is a sad song sometime but still sings the beauty for their loved ones"

"She was very spacey and that was pretty much what happened," Elliott said. "She was distracted and had a lot of things going on."

[From E! News]

I don't know Bai, why can't you just be the sun smile? Has anyone ever tested this woman to see what kind of medication/illegal drugs/mental illness issues she's got? I'm guessing it's a complicated mixture of all three. Look, breaking up with someone sucks, but when you're an adult, it doesn't make a big difference that it's close to Valentine's Day. That's not the thing that pushes you over the edge from handling your breakup like a rational person to stealing $16 of crap from an airport convenience store.

Things really aren't going well for Bai Ling. There's the breakup, the arrest, the shame but what I'm most worried about is someone who's supposedly famous taking a Southwest flight? That costs all of $72 each way. And on top of that, she's still so broke that she had to shoplift batteries? Maybe it's time she stop dressing like a clock or a frog at public events and spend a little more time working.

Bai Ling's greatest hits. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell to all play Heath Ledger?s last character

2008-02-19T22:03:00.003-08:00

When I first read this story I thought it must have been something cooked up by a journalist with an overactive imagination, and it very well might be, but movie site Ain't It Cool News is reporting that the director of the film Heath Ledger left unfinished when he died, The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus, has three big names in mind to take over for his character. Since the film is a fantasy in which Ledger's character could easily change into someone else, all three replacement actors may pay tribute to Heath with performances:

Have I mentioned how much I love this idea? Because I do. I think it’s beautiful that the script loaned itself to this sort of idea, that we’re going to see Heath Ledger’s work in Terry Gilliam’s new film, and that we’re also going to see three very interesting actors step up to offer interpretations of him as a way of paying one final tribute to this actor whose career was cut so sadly short.

We’ve heard rumors about who might be stepping in, but now we’ve got the names verified. Count on it.

JOHNNY DEPP.

JUDE LAW.

COLIN FARRELL.

Nice choices, Gilliam. Can’t wait to see what happens inside the IMAGINARIUM OF DR. PARNASSUS, and I’d love to get a look at the script they’re going to use as they start this next stretch of shooting on the film.

[From Ain't It Cool News]

Ain't It Cool News has a good reputation for getting insider information on films and this could be true. About three weeks ago unreliable British source The Sun wrote that Imaginarium director Terry Gilliam wanted Johnny Depp to take over Heath's part. There's a scene in which Heath's character falls through a magic mirror, and Cinematical quotes a studio source as saying "He could change into another character after that and that is where Johnny would come in."

Back when that story came out, the movie was in shutdown mode following the death of Ledger, and workers on the film thought it wouldn't come back. The star of the film, Christopher Plummer, has said that Heath's final scenes would be created using CGI imagery, and he did suggest that other actors would be used. He is quoted as saying that "Because the film deals with magic, there is a way of turning Heath into other people, and then use stills and computer generated imagery."

Maybe Heath's character will get turned into three other top actors. It's exciting to think that Depp, Law and Farrell might play in this film. I bet Daniel Day Lewis would be happy to be involved too, as he dedicated his SAG Award to Heath and seemed to be very affected by his death.

The evocative header image was created by /film.

Cancer victim humiliated on Tyra Banks? show

2008-02-19T22:03:00.001-08:00

We just got an e-mail from a guest on The Tyra Banks show who said that she was treated very rudely by Tyra's staff and had an awful experience. She said:

Just found your Webside and read about how cheap Tyra Banks is..and I have to agreeMy 11 year old daugher and myself have been on her Show last week,and we got lied to and humiliated.Tyra is a fake and very mean,she is so cheap we did not get to meet her befor or after the Show and my Child who idolises her did not even get an Autograph!!!!! How rude.

[Sent via e-mail. We will not publish the sender's first name until we get confirmation that it's ok.]

This guest of Tyra's isn't the only one who was left feeling used and humiliated after an appearance on Tyra's show. Despite all the female empowerment Tyra preaches, there are other guests who also felt hurt and betrayed after an appearance on her daytime talk show, one of whom was a cancer victim who was forced to sign a non-disclosure agreement when she complained to staff.

39 year-old single mother of two, Jodi Hughes, has stage 4 cervical cancer and Lupus. She was on Tyra's show for a scheduled makeover set up by her children. Her kids were not allowed in the studio when she was getting the makeover, and were left to sit on the curb for hours without ever being fed or checked up on. Her ten year-old boy is even legally blind. Hugh's makeover was just a new dress, makeup and very painful hair weave that left her with severe complications. She was told exactly what to say about how Tyra made her feel like a woman again, but all she felt was tired and used. Then she got dropped off at the airport with her kids eight full hours before her plane left.

Jodi, who lives in Bettendorf, Iowa, says things went bad the minute they stepped off the plane in Los Angeles to tape the show.

Jordan, 17, and Nick, 10 - who is legally blind - were left sitting on a curb outside the studio lot for hours with no food, no phone and no money while Jodi underwent her "transformation" - which included nothing more than the services of a professional makeup artist, a new dress and a cheap, painful hair weave, she says.

Tyra's producers scripted her lines for the show, Jodi says. "The producers told me to say: "Thank you, Tyra, for making me feel like a woman again.' That was the most humiliating part."

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, February 18, 2008]

Hughes had to get the extensions surgically removed in the emergency room when her scalp became infected. She said she spent months growing out her hair after chemo and that the extensions ruined it. She may not have had it the worst though, there was another makeover recipient on the show with her, a woman with handicapped arms. Her prize for going on the show was a purse! Hughes is quoted as saying "All they kept telling her was: 'You should be grateful - that's a $500 purse!'"

Hughes was a guest on Tyra's show in 2006, but she wasn't able to tell her story until now. When she complained about it, she was served with a gag order from Tyra's lawyers that kept her from talking about her terrible experience for a full year.

This makes me so mad I cannot tell you. It only takes some common courtesy to make sure people are fed and comfortable before they go on your stupid television show. Just talk to the kids, make sure they get subs or some soda and sandwiches, and let them sit inside. Ask the guests if they want extensions in their hair before you do it. And for God's sake don't give a purse to a woman without arms! That's asinine.

Tyra Banks is shown at fashion week on 2/4/08, thanks to PRPhotos.

Britney?s father will remain in control; Britney tried to run away several times

2008-02-19T20:52:00.001-08:00

Yesterday JayBird reported on the anticipated hearing in which Jamie Spears, Britney's father, was to ask that his control over her estate be continued. The Commissioner ruled in his favor and Jamie will remain as Britney's conservator until another hearing March 10, which means he still has control over who she sees and how she spends her money. Britney's brother Bryan and an attorney are named as co-trustees and will take over for her father if he is unable to manage her estate.

While some question Jamie's motives, he's been working as a chef to pay the bills and seems to have cleaned up his act considerably since his earlier problems with alcoholism. Britney needs someone who will make sure she stays safe who isn't going to use, drug, and/or emotionally abuse her. Her father seems like he has her best interests at heart and is keeping her safe at home with a staff and occasional trips to the dance studio. She was taken advantage of by Sam Lutfi, who disabled her cars and phones, and bragged to her own mother about how he would routinely mash up medication and slip it into her food without her knowledge. Lutfi is now shut out of her life by restraining order, although no one has been able to serve the papers directly to him.

There have been a lot of stories in the tabloid papers about how Britney freaked out while she was in the psychiatric ward at UCLA's medical center, and I didn't cover them because I felt like I didn't need to know those details. One thing that both Star and The National Enquirer reported this week is that Britney was also diagnosed with schizophrenia along with bipolar disorder. That is incredibly serious and brought a kind of reality and depth for me to this situation that all the "Britney's freaking out!" stories failed to do.

I just got the new National Enquirer, and they claim that Britney tried to run away from the bodyguard that her father hired several times. Since she's tailed by so many paparazzi who would be able to see this, it sounds likely:

An enraged Britney Spears got into a violent brawl with her new bodyguard as she made a desperate attempt to escape from her home - and her father's control.

With her dad Jamie and the bodyguard in hot pursuit, Britney made it only two houses down the street in her exclusive Beverly Hills neighborhood before the bodyguard caught up with her.

"She was screaming at both men at the top of her lungs," said a source. "Britney was in a rage, cursing them as she was dragged and carried back to the house"

After a recent dance rehearsal, she begged her bodyguard not to take her straight home. When he refused, she began screaming and tried to jump out of the car at a red light, but he hit the gas and began moving before she could flee, said the source.

She again tried to make a run for it as the car stopped in front of the gate to her community.

"Britney was irate," said the source. "As the gate was opening, she jumped into the front seat and opened the door."

But Britney changed her mind when a photographer pulled alongside the car, and the bodyguard took her straight to the house.

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, February 25, 2008]

The Enquirer also reports that Lynn doesn't approve of the tough love that Jamie is showing their daughter, and that she would rather take her back to Louisiana. Along with Sam Lutfi, Britney's "cousin" Alli Sims has also been shut out of her life. Alli has been hanging out with Lutfi, and that's enough to show that she's a bad influence on her.

Britney has bipolar disorder and according to reports was diagnosed with schizophrenia too. She can't care for herself and her father is trying to make sure she's ok and is able to stay at home and go on occasional outings. If she knows what's good for her and wants to see her children again she'll buck up and figure out how to make it work. We're not holding our breath, but at least she's safe.

Here's Britney outside Millenium dance studio yesterday. You can see her mom Lynn in the background and TMZ reported that she left yesterday to go back to Louisiana. She's got that helmet hair cut that everyone is sporting lately, and it's not that bad on her.

Jerry Hall flashes vag to ex Mick Jagger at crowded party

2008-02-19T20:08:00.007-08:00

51 year-old former supermodel Jerry Hall isn't above resorting to cheap tactics used by younger tarts to get attention. She ran into her ex common law husband, Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger, at a party earlier this month and pulled up her dress to show him that she wasn't wearing underwear. For his part Mick, 64, was said to be initially shocked, but then laughed off the incident. He has a younger, but still age-appropriate, girlfriend and he knew that Hall was just messing around. Hall and Jagger have four grown children together and probably have a friendly relationship.

Even though Jerry agreed to annul her marriage to the rock star nine years ago, the former supermodel, 51, still is hot for 64-year-old Mick, pals say.

And when the couple -who have four children together - both showed up at a party at London's Nobu restaurant in early February, 6-foot-tall Jerry flashed her famously long legs to reveal she'd "gone commando!"

"Jerry was wearing a black below-the-knee dress and black stockings," said an insider. When she flashed Mick, at first he was shocked, but then he laughed it off."

Texas-born Jerry is aware the wrinkly rock has been romantically involved with 43-year-old designer L'Wren Scott - who stands a towering 6-foot-4 - for the past six years, says the insider.

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, February 25, 2008]

I remember seeing Jerry Hall in a 2005 reality show on VH1, "Kept," in which younger guys competed for a chance to be her boy toy. The winner said that he never saw Jerry again after the show and claimed that he didn't even kiss her and that "She was a little too old for me."

Hall is currently the spokesperson for erectile dysfunction drug Levitra, and manufacturer Bayer released a press release saying that she will "encourage men and women globally to 'Strike Up A Conversation' and openly discuss erectile dysfunction with each other and their healthcare professionals."

Hall is known for the quote "My mother said it was simple to keep a man, you must be a maid in the living room, a cook in the kitchen and a whore in the bedroom. I said I'd hire the other two and take care of the bedroom bit." She still seems to be working that angle in both her personal and professional life, to mixed results.

Jerry Hall is shown on 2/5/08 outside a private dinner, thanks to PRPhotos.

?Blind Item: A-List Lesbians? Links

2008-02-19T20:08:00.005-08:00

- Blind Item: Two A-List actresses, one of whom we have no idea is gay, both got with the same woman, and one is dating her now [Crazy Days and Nights]
- Madonna and Davie at the airport [DListed]
- PETA targets Aretha Franklin (droopy boobs pic NSFW) [Bossip]
- Jumper seems like a kid's movie, a good kid's movie [Pajiba]
- Eva Longoria in a bikini. If she's pregnant it's still early on [Celebslam]
- Eva Longoria deep throats a Popsicle [Bastardly]
- Kirsten Dunst got dumped by Jake Gyllenhaal over her boozing [yeeeah]
- A Long Island hospital is still holding a room for Jennifer Lopez's upcoming birth [I'm Not Obsessed]
- George Clooney spends $40,000 on a hotel suite for girlfriend Sarah Larson [ICYDK]
- Drunken Stepfather gets profiled in Maxim. (site NSFW)[Drunken Stepfather]
- Kathleen Turner hasn't had sex for two years. [Hollywood Rag]
- Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia still together [Seriously? OMG! WTF?]
- Christopher Walken honored with man of the year from Harvard's Hasting Pudding group [Agent Bedhead]
- Cat stuck in the subway for 25 days is rescued! [CityRag]
- Rachel Bilson outside of TRL looking skinny [Websters is My Bitch]
- Jake Gyllenhaal goes clean cut [PopSugar]
- Danielle Lloyd Upskirt Pictures [The Grumpiest]
- Eva Green has no problems with on-screen nudity [CelebNewsWire]
- The Other Boleyn Girl looks crappy [Evil Beet]
- Cate Blanchett looking very pregnant [CelebWarship]
- Criss Angel Grows A Magically Ugly Beard [Glitterati]
- Naomi Watts & Son Alexander Schreiber Arrive In Sydney [Celebrity Baby Scoop]
- Ugly Betty doll [popbytes]
- Hayden Christensen Goes James Dean on "Details" [Socialite's Life]
- Lindsay Lohan looking dirty and tired [Just Jared]
- 104 year old singer Johannes Heesters [Best Week Ever]

Sam Lutfi being investigated by police in Britney case

2008-02-19T20:08:00.003-08:00

It's truly amazing that Sam Lutfi still has not been served with his restraining order mandating that he stay away from Britney Spears. It was approved two weeks ago, but Sam has managed to stay below the radar, and technically the restraining order isn't in effect until he's served. I would imagine that Britney's parents have hired some pretty good people to get to him, so he must literally not be leaving his house. Britney must be the only thing in his life, if she's worth all this hassle. And things just keep getting worse for the Svengali: the LAPD's Major Crimes Division is investigating Lutfi for his admission that he continually drugged Britney.

TMZ is reporting that Lutfi is being investigated by the Major Crimes Division of the LAPD. Brit's conservators have complained that Sam drugged her as a way of keeping her under his control. Lutfi, of course, could not be reached for comment, however his spokesperson Michael Sands says that he is aware of the investigation.

Britney's mom, Lynn Spears, gave a signed declaration to the court earlier this month, revealing that the night she arrived at Britney's house for an intervention, Sam openly detailed to her his method of keeping Britney drugged up. "Sam told Jackie and me that he grinds up Britney's pills, which were on the counter and included Risperdol and Seroquel. He told us that he puts them in her food and that was the reason she had been quiet for the last three days. He told us that the doctor who is treating her is trying to get her into a sleep induced coma so that they could then give her drugs to 'heal her brain.'"

Of the investigation, a court insider confirms to OK!-"Yes. He was practicing medicine without a license when he was grinding up a cocktail of prescription pills and putting it in her food. There's no doubt about that being a felony among other charges."

[From OK]

Risperdal and Seroquel are antipsychotic drugs that are used in high doses to treat schitophrenia, in lower doses to treat bipolar disorder, and in very small doses to treat insomnia. Seroquel is also used to treat suicidal patients directly after a suicide attempt or if a patient is thought to be seriously contemplating suicide. They both have highly sedating properties on their own – combined they would create quite the zombie. They also have a long list of bizarre (and not uncommon) side effects that could explain some of Britney's unusual behaviors. She definitely should never have been driving while on both of them. It sounds like Sam wasn't so much “treating” Britney as he was sedating her.

Sam is also supposedly helping Britney “fight back” against her parents – or at least that's how E! is putting it. He filed a petition to get Britney's case moved to federal court, and also stated that she's being kept from freely associating with her friends, handling her money, driving her car, etc. All those things are true – they're pretty much the whole point of the conservatorship.

"Sam is at war with Jamie. This is his first strike," a Spears insider said Friday, explaining that Lutfi feels Britney's rights were violated because court-appointed attorneys did not investigate the claims her family was making about her condition. Lutfi's new publicist, Michael Sands, who insists that the case has been transferred, filed the petition this week on behalf of New York attorney Jon Eardley, who is listed in the paperwork as Britney's counsel.

"Ms. Spears has been denied the right to associate freely with friends. She has been denied the right to make or receive telephone calls. She has been denied the right to operate a motor vehicle…She has been denied the right to receive and send mail," the petition states. "Additionally she has been denied the right to her finances. She is not allowed to access her money or credit cards. Britney has expressed that she doesn't want to be under the lock and control of her family," Sands said Friday. "She wants nothing to do with her father."

[From E! News]

Michael Sands also insists that Britney's case has already been transferred to federal court, even though all court sources say that's not the case. Sam clearly doesn't like that Britney's parents are taking charge of her life. It has nothing to do with Britney not being able to freely do what she wishes, it has to do with someone besides Sam being in control of her. Britney's freedom is the last thing on his mind. Hopefully someone will catch him soon and serve him with the restraining order and maybe a nice little arrest warrant too.

Kirstie Alley fired for being fat

2008-02-19T20:08:00.001-08:00

Kirstie Alley has once again lost her battle of the bulge. The former Jenny Craig spokeswoman has lost her contract with them after weighing in at an estimated 200 – 220 pounds. Kirstie claimed that she was 145 pounds at her slimmest on Jenny Craig. Unfortunately it seems she wasn't able to maintain that weight loss. According to the National Enquirer, Alley is desperate to lose weight, and has turned to an alternative medicine clinic to help her achieve her goals.

Now the 57-year-old "Cheers" star has turned to an alternative medical procedure to curb her cravings and lose weight - a regimen featuring acupuncture and herbal medicines. She is going to the Chinese Healing Institute, which uses alternative medicine to treat a variety of health problems, including eating disorders.

"Kirstie has been going to the Institute a couple of times a week. She's undergoing acupuncture to curb her cravings for unhealthy food, and receiving potent herbal medicines to suppress her appetite," said her pal.

[From the National Enquirer, Feb. 25th 2008 print edition]

Though Kirstie claimed on Oprah that she was 219 pounds at her heaviest, friends say she's been lying about that all along. The Enquirer claims that at her heaviest, Alley was closer to 300 pounds. At her lightest, she was at 175. That's still a HUGE amount of weight to lose, and it's not surprising that an actress – or anyone for that matter – wouldn't want to admit to being close to 300 pounds. I never really bought that she was 145 though. According to the Enquirer, Kirstie is both personally and professional embarrassed by the loss of her Jenny Craig contract. They say that Valerie Bertinelli was brought in during Kirstie's third year to act as competition for the actress, and that Alley could have been signed to a fourth year if she hadn't gained so much weight. Queen Latifah is now the new face of Jenny Craig.

My big question is this: if Scientology rids the world of all evils, addictions, and a bunch of other crap, shouldn't the Scientologists have a solution for all this? Alley claims they cured her drug habit over the course of one class at Narconon. Where's Foodonon? Surely if they believe they're the only ones who can really help, they've got a solution to this, right? Something tells me even if they came up with one, we wouldn't be hearing about it. There's several chubby Scientologists – John Travolta would be another one – how embarrassing would it be for them when whatever alien-based program they came up with inevitably didn't work? I'm just curious to know if Kirstie Alley, who's donated millions of dollars to the church, asks herself, “They fixed everything else that's wrong with my life, why can't they fix this?” Kirstie is supposedly worried about her health and how it's affecting her two kids. For that sake, I hope she finds a successful program she can live with.

Lindsay Lohan nude pretending to be Marilyn Monroe NSFW

2008-02-19T20:03:00.007-08:00

Lindsay Lohan didn't hesitate to pose topless for a photo shoot with photographer Bert Stern, who also shot the iconic photos of Marilyn Monroe in a hotel room just six weeks before she died in an apparent pill overdose. Called "The Last Sitting," Marilyn's photos show then then 36-year-old bombshell drunk on champagne and lounging around, with just some sheer scarves as cover. Lohan used the same see-through material as Marilyn in her photo shoot, saying that the decision to pose nearly-nude wasn't hard. "I didn’t have to put much thought into it. I mean, Bert Stern? Doing a Marilyn shoot? When is that ever going to come up? It’s really an honor."

Lohan owns one of Marilyn Monroe's apartments, and said she has "a lot of Marilyn Stuff," such as a big painting of Monroe that sounds like it depicts her suicide scene, which was a gift. Lohan says of her painting that "It’s eerie because it’s this picture of her, and it’s kind of cartoony, and there’s a big bottle of pills next to her, and they’ve fallen over."

The 21-year-old actress better known for her DUIs and for courting the paparazzi also alluded to Heath Ledger's death in the same breath as Marilyn's suicide, calling both "tragic""

Lohan called Monroe’s suicide “tragic,” and then added, elliptically, “You know, it’s also tragic what just recently happened to someone else.” I asked whether she was referring to Heath Ledger. She nodded: “They are both prime examples of what this industry can do to someone.” Why some and not others, I asked, since it has often seemed that the thrice-rehabbed Lohan might meet a similar fate. Lohan replied with a flicker of annoyance: “I don’t know. I’m not them. But I sure as hell wouldn’t let it happen to me.” Still, one wonders whether Lohan’s participation in this project, given all the spooky parallels, isn’t the photographic equivalent of moving into a haunted house. (Which, in fact, she may have already done.)

[From NY Magazine]

Here are the photos of a woman who is all too willing to talk about "what this industry can do," without actually doing the work of showing up for her job. At least she'll still take it off for photo shoots. Lohan tried to rationalize the shoot, saying that Monroe was giving back to the public with the last photo shoot that Lindsay is mimicking "She’s saying, ‘Look, you’ve taken a lot from me, so why don’t I give it to you myself.’ She’s taking control back." I wonder if Lohan thought she was "taking control back" when she flashed her shaved kitty on several occasions. Now she has the benefit of a famed photographer to help use exhibitionism to give back to the public while remaining in control.

Thanks to NYMag.com for these photos of Lindsay.

Lindsay Lohan

Marilyn Monroe

Paris Hilton?s burlesque birthday

2008-02-19T20:03:00.005-08:00

I thought Paris Hilton already celebrated her 27th birthday by dressing like a My Little Pony in remembrance of her childhood and less penile-looking pre-plastic surgery nose, but she decided to have yet another blow out, with blow being the operative word. She donned her Halloween costume of choice and dressed like a slutty policewoman to perform with the Pussycat Dolls burlesque troupe in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Paris also graced the gaping crowd with a performance in a giant champagne class while wearing a white sparkly bodice and feather boa. That far-away look in her half-lidded eyes as she groped herself is more evocative of Anna Nicole than Marilyn Monroe. She's got to be pissed that Lohan stole her thunder with a topless photo shoot that just came out today. Just get more naked next time, Paris. People will pay more attention to you once you take more clothes off.

Here's the video, thanks to TMZ. She looks like she's posing for a photo shoot, not stripping for a crowd. Dita Von Teese would have some advice to give her under the guise of being helpful, but with a tone of disdain at how much she's sully the art:

Paris was seen making out with newly-divorced Travis Barker at a club over the weekend. The first time she was spotted with the tattooed reality star and drummer, his estranged wife Shanna Moakler got mighty pissed and got into a screaming match with Paris. Now that they're really divorced she doesn't have much to scream about. We'll leave that to Dita once she sees Paris' lackluster performance.

Heather Mills & Paul McCartney agree on $108 million settlement

2008-02-19T20:03:00.003-08:00

It appears the nasty divorce settlement proceedings between Heather Mills and Paul McCartney are finally over. After two years of petty squabbling, the two have finally reached a settlement, according to several reputable news outlets. Heather will get $40 million in a lump sum up front, and an additional $5 million a year until the couple's daughter Beatrice turns 18 in 14 years.

Power-dressed in a black-velvet three-piece pantsuit with a crimson blouse, the former model and social activist couldn't hide her joy as she walked from London's High Court yesterday, smiling broadly at everyone.

As part of the deal, Mills agreed to never speak publicly or write in detail about the breakdown of the marriage, according to the Daily Mail. The accord came after Mills and McCartney had gone nose to nose in court for five days last week.

Mills will have main custody of Beatrice, but McCartney, whose fortune is estimated at $1.2 billion, will have equal visitation rights. Beatrice's 65-year-old dad also agreed to set up a $2 million trust fund that she can access when she turns 18, according to the Daily Mail. Mills plans to live with Beatrice in Britain and either Poland or the Czech Republic, where she hopes to buy a home.

A source told the Daily Mail a verbal agreement was reached just before lunch. "They have a settlement," a source said. "They have agreed on all points. Nothing much has changed this week. There was a deal at the beginning, but it was a complex one. There have been a few tweaks to the agreements, but those have been mostly changes Heather wanted made." A hearing, perhaps the final one, is scheduled for Monday.

[From the Daily News]

Now Heather can fade away into obscurity, just like she's been threatening. Most of us hoped it was a promise instead of a threat. Unfortunately Poland and the Czech Republic are not Antarctica/Outer Space like the rest of the world was hoping, but it's better than nothing. Poor Beatrice having to grow up with such a loon for a mother. Heather wore a bizarre velvet pinstriped suit to court on Friday. It had big lapels and a horrible red shirt underneath. It was very 1993 of her. I'm fairly certain Sir Paul agreed to the settlement just so he wouldn't have to look at that ensemble anymore. And that “face” of Heather's doesn't help. I don't think face is even the right word. Something more like, “run over cheese pizza” is a more accurate description for the combination of features stuck onto the front of Heather Mills' head. On the off chance Ms Mills doesn't fade away into obscurity as threatened, I'm sure she'll be bitching and moaning with that hideously malformed mouth of hers in the next week or two.

Pics of Heather Mills and Paul McCartney arriving at court yesterday. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Lindsay Lohan pisses off Clint Eastwood

2008-02-19T20:03:00.001-08:00

Leave it to Lindsay Lohan to go out of her way to piss off the three people in Hollywood that don't already hate her. Lindsay infamously pissed off just about everyone in the on the cast and crew of her film “Georgia Rule” after she continuously came into work late, drunk, hungover or not at all. Morgan Creek Productions chief James G. Robinson had to send Lohan an embarrassing letter in which he called her"irresponsible and unprofessional" and mentioned her "all-night heavy partying" as the cause of her "so-called 'exhaustion.'” Jane Fonda and director Garry Marshall were livid with Lohan, and rumors flew that she'd been blacklisted by most of the older generation in Hollywood Lohan hasn't put anything out in a while so it's hard to say if that's come to bear. But you'd think she'd take it under advisement and behave in a semi-dignified manner around Hollywood legends, if for nothing else than the sake of her languishing career. But of course logic has no hold on Miss Lohan, and this past week she managed to piss off Clint Eastwood. Never a good decision.

Oscar-winning actor and director Clint Eastwood was just trying to enjoy a pleasant dinner at Madeo in Los Angeles on Thursday night, when Lindsay Lohan and a group of four pals — three men and one woman — seemed to spoil his good time.

According to a witness, the Million Dollar Baby star looked "very upset" at the scene and kept glaring over at La Lohan's table — where, it should be said, no one witnessed Lindz partaking in any alcoholic beverages.

Says the witness: "I heard him tell his friend, 'She brought all those paparazzi. Fifteen of them. Did you ever think we'd see the day with all this? I'm going out the back door so I don't have to deal with all that."

[From OK!]

To be fair, I think it's safe to say that Lindsay probably wasn't going to be starring in any Clint Eastwood films anyway. But heaven forbid she not act as if every moment is all about her. One would assume Lohan was being generally loud and/or obnoxious in some way if they pissed off Clint Eastwood. I doubt the paparazzi was his sole beef with her. Lindsay is one of the top people I would vote out of Hollywood if I could. You never hear a single thing about her being kind, gracious, or considerate of anyone. It's all about what she can get away with and how badly she can behave before she has to check into rehab. She doesn't seem to realize that her behavior off the set also influences her career. The more people are disgusted by her in her daily activities, the fewer opportunities she'll have. At this rate we can probably leave her to her own devices and watch her screw herself out of Hollywood within two years.

Here's Lohan and more of her dirty face makeup. I'm pretty sure this head shot is my favorite Lohan image of all time. Here's Lohan and more of her dirty face makeup. I'm pretty sure this head shot is my favorite Lohan image of all time. Header from February 11th, the photos below were taken yesterday. Pics thanks to Splash and WENN.

Amy Winehouse might have a new boyfriend, also named Blake

2008-02-13T16:47:00.013-08:00

When Amy Winehouse thanked "My Blake, incarcerated" in her Grammy acceptance speech we thought that she was just tenderly making a reference to the fact that she was separated from her husband during his ongoing stint in jail. It turns out she may have specified that Blake was in jail because there's another guy named Blake in her life and she wanted to let everyone know which one she was referring to.

Amy was seen out with an American artist named Blake Wood last night. The British rags say that Amy's friend Kelly Osbourne introduced her to the "new" Blake, and that the guy doesn't do drugs or even drink alcohol. Amy and the new Blake went to two different parties last night, and they are said to have spent quality time together at the Park Plaza hotel in London where The Daily Mail reports that she's been staying.

This isn't the first guy Amy has been linked to during her husband's time in jail. She went on a Caribbean vacation with an ex boyfriend in early January. Her husband Blake was said to have cut his arm in frustration after he heard that Amy jetted off with her ex.

Blake Fielder Civil handed Amy a pleading note when she visited him in jail after her multiple Grammy win begging her not to leave him. Some stories also have him confessing that he had lied about a previous suicide attempt in jail. In the note Blake says he has disowned his family for speaking publicly against his bride and that he hopes they can make their marriage work. Amy's father Mitch said that media outlets could publish the note, and that his daughter approved that the contents be made public in order to show that she is committed to staying with her husband and staying off drugs.

It seems like things change quickly for Amy, or maybe she's just friends with this other guy named Blake. When I first heard this story I thought it was great that she was moving on from her husband, but then I realized that she's only been in rehab for a little over two weeks and that she's already going out at night, presumably staying at a hotel and dating someone new. It all seems too much too soon for her, although I hope it sticks and she is able to get out of that codependent relationship with her husband.

Amy has "Blake's" tattooed over her left breast in a retro design that's reminiscent of a waitresses name tag over a half-pocket with cherries. At least there isn't a last name on there.

Amy and Blake Wood are shown out last night, thanks to WENN.

Writers Guild members vote to end strike; return to work today (update)

2008-02-13T16:47:00.011-08:00

I now have no idea what I'm going to go on long and angry rants about. After a long and tempestuous three months, the Writers Guild of America strike has officially ended. Though they haven't formally accepted the tentative deal made by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, WGA members voted yesterday to end the strike and return to work. I will most likely have to burn the sandwich board that I angrily wear around the house, as I now no longer have a cause. In happier news, we all have television again, which means we can stop reading, going outside, and talking to our kids – you know, those pesky things we did to fill the time we'd normally spend in front of the tube.

WGA members voted overwhelmingly to get back to work: 3,492 voted yes, 283 voted no. The most contentious issues between the WGA and the AMPTP was that of payment for digital media. Under the tentative contract (which WGA members have until February 25th to ratify via mail) writers will get a maximum flat fee of $1200 for streamed programs for the first two years the program is streamed and then 2 percent of the distributor's gross after that. They'll also get larger residuals on downloaded shows and movies.

Speaking of which, what will happen to our beloved shows?

The latest thinking on Jack Bauer's strike-interrupted season on Fox's "24 is that it will just wait until January 2009 to try again. Producers didn't want to present a fraction of the shows it had done without being able to present 24 in a row as usual. NBC's "Heroes," too, probably won't be back until the fall. But another handful of episodes will be shot to round out the shortened season of ABC's "Lost," which recently returned.

And some shows thought to be kept alive by the strike — airing episodes because there was nothing else to replace them with — won't be back at all, from "Bionic Woman" to the CW dud "Life Is Wild" and possibly "Cane" on CBS.

Other shows will wait to produce new episodes for the fall, including NBC's "Chuck," Las Vegas" and "Pushing Daisies," which has received an early pickup for the 2008-09 season on ABC. Three episodes remain for both "Samantha Who?" and "Dirty Sexy Money"; ABC will determine whether to run them this season or save them until the fall. Both also have been picked up for the fall season.

Comedies will be able to return to air the quickest with new episodes, in as soon as four to six weeks. NBC's "The Office," for one, had one script ready before the cast walked out at the start of the strike. The show hopes to have five to 10 episodes starting in April or May.

[From the Hartford Courant]

So it sounds like we'll get a little bit of many of the shows after all. It seems that the less established shows will essentially be starting again next year, while the older shows will briefly wrap up their seasons. There will be far fewer new shows next year, as the networks won't be making as many pilots. It's estimated that Los Angeles county lost over $3.2 billion dollars in the three months the writers have been on strike. The effects will trickle down into next year as well, but as of today, writers are back at work.

Update: Here's a list of all the big shows and when/if they're returning.

Lindsay Lohan made out with Jonathan Rhys Meyers at a club

2008-02-13T16:47:00.009-08:00

Lindsay Lohan hasn't wasted any time getting involved with whomever happens to be in her immediate vicinity, gender and social status be damned. During a long weekend in Italy this January she was photographed looking cosy with three different guys, one of whom spent the night at her hotel and another sold the story of their lovemaking to a British tabloid.

Since then, Lohan has been linked with some model guy, Brody Jenner, and a billionaire Australian art dealer. I'm sure there are more, and you can throw some women in there - she had a falling out with her live-in girlfriend who moved out of their shared apartment, but there's only so much research I can do for this post.

Now Lohan was seen making out with another rehab graduate, Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Like most of Lindsay's other men, I'm sure this is the last we'll hear of this. Only the unknowns sell their stories to News of The World:

Lindsay Lohan has struck again, and this time her target was recently rehabbed actor Jonathan Rhys Myers. According to witnesses at Villa in West Hollywood on February 2, Lindsay, 21, and Jonathan were getting cozy in a corner of the hotspot just after midnight. The duo was seen partying and were overheard making plans to meet up later at Lindsay's house, although his rep denies they hooked up.

"Lindsay made a beeline for Jonathan, and before long they were making out," an eyewitness reveals. "They didn't seem to be hiding it."

[From In Touch, print edition, February 18, 2008]

I thought Rhys Meyers has a girlfriend he lives with, but I read that they broke up in early December, but were spotted having dinner together afterwards so no one is really sure.

In Touch has another story in that same issue about how Lindsay and Paris might be friends again after a long-running fight over ownership of Stavros Niarchos. Supposedly Lindsay and Paris were laughing and talking that same night at Villa. Their reconciliation seems to have been short-lived, since they were said to have been arguing at a pre-Grammy party as they each vied for the attention of producer Timbaland.

Lohan is still talking crap about how her life has changed since rehab. She told Glamour that "The biggest misconception is probably that I don’t have my head in the right place. That, and probably that I’m not a good person. That makes me sad, because actually I am." And to Harper's Bazaar she said "I’ve learned so much, though, like learning to live my life a different way."

Last night Lohan was seen leaving S Bar in Hollywood.

Lohan is shown with that lovely spray-on tan shopping on 2/11/08. Jonathan Rhys Meyers is shown at the Rome Film Festival on 10/20/07.

Janet Jackson says she ?might be allergic to marriage?

2008-02-13T16:47:00.007-08:00

I really admire when a member of the Jackson family shows some restraint. Unlike her brother Michael, who's always itching for kids (no not in that way. okay maybe in that way) Janet Jackson says that even though she's 41, she's in no rush to get married and have babies. Janet's been married twice before. The second time no one even knew about it until she announced she was getting divorced. And though she's been dating producer Jermaine Dupri for six years, she says they have no plans to get married, despite the pressure everyone's putting on them.

"So many people were putting pressure on [Jermaine], then they started pressuring me," the singer told The Insider. "Everybody would ask us about it – even friends. If it's [meant] to happen, it'll happen," she says. "I like where we are, and I'm happy where I am. I've done it twice before. I'm afraid I might be a jinx. I might be allergic to marriage." As for children, she admits: "We both would love to have kids. Someday I know it's going to happen. Exactly when, I don't know."

Even at 41, Jackson is not obsessing about her biological clock.

"I get so much pressure .. even my mother mentioned something to me the other day," she told Britain's The Observer on Sunday. "But now you can have your eggs frozen and there are all sorts of things you can do. I've still got time so I think I'm okay." The singer – whose new [CD] Discipline is out on Feb. 26 – added, "I've got to get a little more kid out of me first before I move on and be childish with my child."

[From People]

It's shockingly healthy to hear a Jackson say that they need to get some of their kid out before they have their own child. You know, instead of trying to relive their childhood in some bizarre Peter Pan complex like Michael's done. Janet has always seemed like the most normal Jackson to me. She's her original beautiful color, she hangs out with other adults, and once in a while she flashes a little nip. That's still better than anything you could ever say about Tito. Oh, and she has yet to name any kids Jermajesty, unlike her brother Jermaine. Considering how trendy babies are right now, I appreciate it when a celebrity says she's got other things on her plate.

Here's Janet Jackson and Jermaine Dupri at Clive Davis' Pre-Grammy party on February 9th. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Did Britney & Adnan get married in Mexico?

2008-02-13T16:47:00.005-08:00

Star magazine is reporting that Britney Spears secretly wed paparazzi boyfriend Adnan Ghalib last month during their brief trip to Mexico. Star claims the couple had the ceremony at Rosarito Beach, and have a source who has seen the wedding documents. While it sounds impossibly crazy, that doesn't mean jack in the world of Britney Spears. In fact, the more impossibly crazy/totally ridiculous something sounds, the higher the likelihood that Britney Spears actually did it. Walked around a clothing store naked? Sounded crazy, turned out to be true. Held her own kid hostage? Sounded crazy, turned out to be true. Killed a turtle so she could wear its shell as a hat? Sounds crazy, but I bet we find out she's done that too. So while it sounds totally and completely crazy to run off to Mexico and secretly get married, you never know.

Really, the only logical explanation for Britney Spears' wild jaunt to Mexico last month was that she was going to get married, but it took Star magazine to connect the dots.

The glossy says she "secretly wed" lens-lizard Adnan Ghalib during the visit - which is legally meaningless, as he has not yet divorced his previous wife, AzLynn Berry.

Star ed Candace Trunzo tells me: "Our source on this was not in Rosarito Beach at the ceremony, but is very familiar with the fact that [wedding] documents exist."

More interestingly, the mag says Spears gave Ghalib $250,000 to grease AzLynn's exit. She allegedly told her lawyers, who had imposed a grand-a-day spending limit, that she needed the cash for a new Mercedes.

[From Gatecrasher]

Britney does have a bit of a history of getting married impulsively. There was the 55 hour marriage to childhood friend Jason Alexander. Oh, and the wedding to K-Fed, when all the guests thought they were coming over for an engagement party. So running off to Mexico in a not-quite-entirely-thought-though plan to get married doesn't seem beyond the realm of possibility for Britney Spears. AzLynn Ghalib finally filed for divorce from Adnan on January 18th, so there might be some truth to this story. Since the marriage isn't legally binding, it wouldn't matter a whole heck of a lot either way. But Britney Spears being in a marrying state of mind is never a good thing. Run, men, run and lock your doors!

Header photo thanks to Popbytes.

Aretha Franklin is pissed at Beyonce for calling Tina Turner ?The Queen?

2008-02-13T16:47:00.003-08:00

Apparently the saying “once a diva, always a diva” really is true. Okay I don't know that that's actually a saying, but based on some Grammy awards behavior, it should be. Not only did singer Natalie Cole go off on Amy Winehouse for winning five awards, which she called “undeserved,” but now Aretha Franklin has gone off on Beyonce Knowles for calling Tina Turner “The Queen.” Apparently Aretha is “The Queen” and to call anyone else such a royal term is absolute heresy.

When Aretha Franklin is unhappy, she does not mince words. On Tuesday, the longtime Queen of Soul slammed Beyonce Knowles' intro to Tina Turner at Sunday's Grammy Awards, in which Knowles called Turner, not Franklin, "the queen."

"I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyonce," Franklin said in a statement issued by her publicist. "However, I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy."

[From the AP]

Um, Aretha, this is the biggest deal in your world, not the world. No one else noticed. Come on, issuing a press release? Doesn't that make you the one who's trying to stir up controversy? I think everyone was way too busy focusing on your outfit, which was about five inches south of where the rest of us would have liked it.

I don't know Beyonce, but instinct tells me she didn't actually write the little into speech. The sentence in question was, "Ladies and gentlemen. Stand on your feet and give it up for the queen." While Aretha has long been known as the Queen of Soul, Beyonce just called Tina Turner the queen. She could have meant the queen of cheesy fries for all any of us know. I don't think it's anything to get into a major statement-issuing tizzy over. I'm pretty sure that these king and queen titles we give to musicians aren't actual designations of royalty or anything. They're just fun honorifics. Besides, if you keep freaking out like that, you're going to get a completely different nickname, and it won't be nearly as flattering.

Here's Aretha Franklin at the Musicares Person of the Year Benefit on February 8th. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Heather Mills to run for the hills

2008-02-13T16:47:00.001-08:00

I just love the way Heather Mills can't understand why everyone else in the whole entire world hates her so much. She comes across as so self-righteous, arrogant, and insufferable that I'm surprised even she can stand to be around herself. Heather's been representing herself in her divorce proceedings this week – yeah that's right, that's why we call her self-righteous and arrogant. Can you imagine the kind of ego a person would need to have to represent herself in a trial with tens of million dollars at stake – and she has no legal training? And though she doesn't understand why, she is aware that people generally loathe her? You'd think that would be the one time to put your ego aside and say, “Hey, even though I know I'm the most amazing creature to walk to earth, other people haven't seemed to figure it out. People don't respond well to me. Perhaps that means a judge won't either. Maybe I should leave this to a professional.” But Heather Mills is never impeded by logic. And woe for her – she'll probably leave the country when this is all done, at least according to her father.

"I think she'll go abroad and then just slowly fade away into obscurity," said Mark Mills in an interview quoted by the Press Association news agency.

Ms Mills' father said he thought she would move to France or the US with the couple's four-year-old daughter Beatrice after the court case ended.

"She won't stay in this country. She knows everybody hates her and she does not care," he said.

"I think she's very low at the moment and would leap at the chance to get away from it all and take her daughter Bea with her."

[From the BBC]

If she knows everyone hates her and does not care, then why in the world is she constantly going on television in an attempt to improve her public image? Can you imagine how much more calm and peaceful the world would be if Heather Mills really did fade into obscurity? Though from all reports that's highly unlikely, seeing as how her only goal in life was to be famous. And the closest she's gotten is infamous. I've never quite understood the Mills' self-pity. Not only does Heather have quite a bit of it – this is a woman who in a televised interview threatened to kill herself since people didn't like her – her whole family is constantly joining in the pity party too. Not that I'd expect her family to bash her, but when the add to the “Poor Heather, what a rough life” routine, it just makes you want to smack the lot of them. Let's hope the the notion of Heather fading away into obscurity is not just a plea for sympathy but rather a call to action.

Here's Sir Paul McCartney and Heather Mills arriving at their divorce hearing yesterday. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Britney?s old bottom-feeders have moved on to new targets

2008-02-13T06:42:00.035-08:00

Britney's best buddies, who have insisted that they were hanging around with her because they care about her well being, seem to have moved on now that her family has control of her finances. Both Alli Sims and Sam Lutfi, who were nobodies until leeching onto the mentally ill popstar, were seen around Hollywood, hob-nobbing with celebrities as if they were actually famous themselves.

Alli Sims was seen partying with Canadian pop singer/pretend punk rocker Avril Lavigne. The odd pair was photographed hitting the clubs in LA over the weekend. Alli was also seen at Paris Hilton's 27th birthday party.

Avril Lavigne showed up to Hyde last night with an interesting sidekick -- Britney Spears' former assistant/cousin, Alli Sims. Alli's become quite the starf**ker lately; she was spotted at Paris Hilton's birthday party Saturday night as well -- ah, the Simsful life.

[From TMZ]

Don't be surprised if we see Cousin Alli suddenly riding shotgun with Avril, accompanying her on shopping trips so she can get more designer goodies for free. Of course, we might also see her sneaking margaritas into a car, or using Avril to launch her own singing career or reality show.

Meanwhile, amateur psychologist and pharmacist Sam Lutfi, who is barred from seeing or contacting Spears, has hired his own PR mouthpiece and was spotted at Paris Hilton's party as well. There are also new reports that Lutfi has been hounding Britney's business manager, Howard Grossman, demanding money for his services as Britney's manager. The nerve!

In a declaration filed in the Brit conservatorship case, a lawyer for the conservators accused Sam Lutfi of demanding money from poor Brit.

Attorney Jeryll Cohen wrote, "During the telephone conversation, Mr. Grossman [Brit's business manager] told me that he had numerous e-mails from Osama (Sam) Lutfi in which Mr. Lutfi made various demands, including demands for money. Mr. Grossman told me he did not comply with Mr. Lutfi's demands."

Cohen and the other lawyers have asked the court commissioner to let the conservators fire Mr. Grossman, in part because they say he has refused to provide copies of Lutfi's e-mails to them.

[From TMZ]

Apparently, Lutfi and Sims are almost as delusional as their former meal ticket. Do they actually think they are celebrities now? They'd better get in those last few parties while they can- their 15 minutes is just about up.

NOTE BY CELEBITCHY: Alli Sims has actually known Avril Lavigne for quite a while, and has been seen out with her multiple times prior to when she was linked to Britney. I don't think she's without her own motivations, she's trying to launch a singing career after all, but I wouldn't put her in the same category as Lutfi by a long shot. Britney seemed to be doing ok when she was hanging out with her, in comparison.

Here's Britney outide of the Millenium Dance studio having a smoke on 2/9. At least she is getting some exercise even if she's dressed like that and all. That story that she had her hair done for four hours at her house must have been an exaggeration or her hairdresser was incompetent. I guess when you don't have much to work with there isn't much you can do. Get better Britney.

Yoko Ono suing musician over the use of name ?Lennon?

2008-02-13T06:42:00.033-08:00

A legal battle between John Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono, and a young, unknown female musician whose birth name is Lennon is starting to get noticed by media outlets and even John's oldest son, Julian. According to her MySpace blog, Lennon Murphy, a heavy metal musician who was named after the iconic singer/songwriter, has been contacted by Yoko Ono's attorneys and ordered to stop using the name or face legal ramifications. Ono claims that the rock singer is using her husband's name in an exploitative manner to intentionally confuse people and boost sales of her CD. Lennon says she dropped her surname, Murphy, eight years ago because it is her father's name and means nothing to her- leaving her to go by her birth name, Lennon. Both her band and her debut CD, which until recently was on the Arista record label, were named "Lennon."

Yoko Ono filed what is for the most part a law suit with the Trademark and Trial Board of the US Patent & Trademark office this past week Yoko waited 8 years until 2 days before the statue of limitations ran out to file this complaint. 5 lawyers including 2 trademark experts we have spoken with agree that Yoko has no grounds for these claims and is just trying to push Lennon around and make her spend money she doesn't have. Yoko seeks to gain the rights to the Trademark "LENNON" which Lennon Murphy has owned since 2003.

[From Lennon's MySpace blog]

Lennon claims that her record label ran concerns about the trademark infringement past Ono and her attorneys eight years ago, when the singer first dropped her surname. At that time, she claims, Yoko had no problems with it. However, eight years later, the statute of limitations for Yoko to file an infringement claim is about to run out, and now she is deciding to file suit.

In a bizarre turn of events, John Lennon's oldest son, Julian, has spoken out in support of Lennon on his own MySpace blog. He has had a longstanding feud with his stepmother that only got worse after his father's death in 1980. In a blog entry titled "Sad but True & interesting .. I feel for her & know the situation well," Julian Lennon posts a message from Lennon, the female rock singer, and says that the girl has his "full support." In an earlier version of the blog entry, which Julian has since edited, he prefaced Lennon's statement by saying that he's had his own legal run-ins with Yoko over the years and that if "she could have stopped me from working using my own legal name, she would have." Ouch.

Yoko has certainly worked hard in the years since John's death to protect the Lennon estate. However, I find it hard to believe that people who heard this girl's music would be confused between John Lennon and Lennon Murphy. Further, I find it interesting that Yoko doesn't seem to have a problem selling Beatles' songs to companies such as Target to be used in commercials. It's not like this girl is raking in the dough or anything- she is a struggling musician whose mother really, really liked John Lennon. Yoko had eight years to make up her mind about this. Why file suit now?

PICTURE NOTE BY CELEBITCHY: Yoko Ono is shown at the John Lennon Education Bus Dedication at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas on 1/7/08, thanks to PRPhotos. Musician Lennon Murphy is shown in promotional photos.

Paris Hilton is dating another woman named Paris (update: photos of other Paris)

2008-02-13T06:42:00.031-08:00

If anyone can find two different people to date whose parents also thought it was a good idea to name them after a famous European city, it's Paris Hilton. She had an on-off relationship with Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis, a male, and has now reportedly found temporary love in the arms of another woman also named Paris. Not feeling guilty for calling out your own name in the throws of passion is one of the perks of picking a mate with the same first name, and for someone as vain as Paris that probably matters. Anyone who's willing to risk their health and wants to get with Paris should just tell her their name is also Paris and they're in for a moderately satisfying time, if her sex tape and bland personality are anything to go by.

The 26-year-old Hilton heiress has ignited a torrid romance with 22-year-old Paris Pickard, an aspiring film director, say sources.

The two have been seen making out at several lesbian clubs, an insider told The Enquirer.

"The relationship has been going on a little over two months, and while Paris P. would love the relationship to be exclusive, the feeling isn't mutual," says the isnider.

"The Simple Life" star has also reportedly danced close with Katherine Moennig and Daniela Sea of "The L Word" in LA - and was also reportedly caught in a lip lock with "24 star Elisha Cuthbert in NY

"Paris P feels she has a special bond with Paris Hilton, but the two women had a huge fight about fidelity, and Paris H told Paris P that she'd like to keep dating her, but that she'd have to be OK with her being very flirtatious."

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, February 18, 2008]

Paris Hilton recently confirmed that she's up for a role in the Showtime lesbian drama "The L Word," and told US Magazine that she's "in for talks" after the strike is over and is "definitely shooting it." When asked by a paparazzo about the kiss with Elisha Cuthbert, Paris said said "Elisha's like my sister, that's not true." When the photographer asked her if she's "batting for the other team," she said "no I'm not." Maybe Paris is just a pitch hitter.

There are a lot of photos of Paris Pickard on the Flickr site for a fellow photographer and filmmaker. She's gorgeous and could easily be a celebrity herself. If this story is true I wonder what she sees in Paris.

Paris Hilton is shown in her "My Little Pony" 27th birthday party outfit in the header, thanks to WENN.

UPDATE: Here are photos of Paris Pickard. There are more photos of her on the photographer's website, EvanLane.com

Nicolas Cage files libel suit against Kathleen Turner

2008-02-13T06:42:00.029-08:00

It looks like Kathleen Turner's tell-all memoir, Send Yourself Roses, is ruffling a few feathers in Hollywood, especially those of her former co-star, Nicolas Cage. In the book, Kathleen says that Cage was deliberately difficult during the filming of their hit movie, "Peggy Sue Got Married," and that the actor drank excessively and stole a chihuahua.
Nicolas Cage caught wind of Kathleen's story. I am sure someone told him about it rather than him, you know, actually reading the book. First, he denied the story by telling TMZ, "I have never been arrested for anything in my life, nor have I stolen a dog. I am reaching out to my fans -- many of whom are children -- so they know that I do not condone drunk driving or theft. The reason why you've never seen a mug shot of me is because it does not exist." Wait, his fans are children? They must have really enjoyed his work in "Leaving Las Vegas" and "8mm."

Apparently, a simple denial wasn't enough for the action star. Now, Cage is fighting back- Hollywood style- with a libel lawsuit.

Nicolas Cage is suing Kathleen Turner over comments she made about him in her autobiography Send Yourself Roses.

The actress accused Cage of causing problems on the set of 1986 comedy Peggy Sue Got Married in a bid to prove that he had not won the role because director Francis Ford Coppola was his uncle.

She also said he was arrested for drunk-driving and stealing a chihuahua.

Cage spoke out to dismiss the allegations and has since issued libel proceedings against her at the High Court in London.

A spokesman said: "The libel action follows false allegations that appear in the forthcoming autobiography. As legal proceedings have been commenced, it would be inappropriate to comment further."

[From Digital Spy UK]

This feud suddenly got very ugly- and very interesting. In fact, this may be the most interesting thing that Nicolas Cage has done since "Valley Girl." If this case makes it to trial, it's going to be difficult to prove anything on either side of the argument, since the alleged incident happened in 1986. How does one prove or disprove that another person stole a chihuahua, anyway?

PICTURE NOTE BY CELEBITCHY: Nicholas Cage is shown at the premiere of World Trade Center on 8/3/06. Kathleen Turner is shown at the Monster House premiere on 7/17/06, thanks to PRPhotos.

Natalie Cole says Amy Winehouse didn?t deserve her award

2008-02-13T06:42:00.027-08:00

Singer Natalie Cole has felt it necessary to tell People magazine that Amy Winehouse didn't deserve any of her five Grammy awards. Cole says that because Amy is battling a drug addiction, her awards send a bad message. She even said Amy was “having her cake and eating it too,” which I found an odd choice of words, as it implies that Amy's getting everything she wants: drugs and Grammys. I doubt that Amy logically wants drugs or to be a drug addict as much as she wants to be a successful, award winning singer. She's an addict, and drugs have a hold on her. That's different. The comments are especially ironic considering that Natalie Cole has admitted to having some pretty serious drug problems herself, and used LSD, heroin, and cocaine. She went into rehab in the eighties and straightened herself out.

"I don't think she should have won. I think it sends a bad message to our young people who are trying to get into this business, the ones who are trying to do it right and really trying to keep themselves together," said Cole, 58. "We have to stop rewarding bad behavior."

Of Winehouse, 24, who is currently in rehab in England, Cole says: "I'm sorry. I think the girl is talented, gifted, but it's not right for her to be able to have her cake and eat it too. She needs to get herself together."

On the seriousness of Winehouse's troubles, Cole – who over the years has battled her own substance-abuse problems, successfully – observes, "I mean, she could die. This isn't something that's cute and fun just to throw around in the press. The girl really has a problem, and I think for those of us who have been in the business long enough, we know the sacrifice it takes. This is about discipline and hard work, and you don't get to just do your drugs and go onstage and get rewarded."

[From People]

We don't yet know how Amy's story will end up, but we do know that she's been in rehab and seems to be making improvements in her life. Cole's comments might make a little more sense if Amy weren't in rehab and were still parading around the streets of London high as a kite. But to say she doesn't deserve her success just because she has a problem seems pretty hypocritical, or like Natalie Cole is assuming Amy won't be able to beat her addiction. The whole “she needs to get herself together” comment really rubs me the wrong way, because that is exactly what Amy Winehouse is trying to do. It's not an overnight process, and as Natale Cole should know, getting your life back together takes time, and battling an addiction is a lifelong struggle.

Cole also noted, "Her performance was fine I don't take anything away from her talent, but I just feel like she's stepping into a place that she hasn't earned yet." Amy didn't “step into a place she hasn't earned yet.” She was nominated for awards and she won them, because other people felt she had talent. It's not like she's out there telling everyone that she's the best and the greatest – people are saying that about her. Not to get too nit picky, but the Grammys are awards for singing. Obviously there's politics behind them and someone living a certain way could taint their image and not be rewarded for their talent. But technically the award is just for a song or a record, not for a lifestyle. People thought Amy had the best song, so she won. I think it's only fair to wish her the best and hope she gets her life together, and not to say she doesn't deserve good things just because she's still in the middle of that process.

Here's Natalie Cole with Seal at the Grammys. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Britney Spears teaches children at dance class

2008-02-13T06:42:00.025-08:00

Few word combinations scare me more than “Britney Spears” and “kids.” Perhaps “hatchets,” “kidnappers,” “machetes,” “wells,” and “swiftly moving rivers” - but that's it. And Britney Spears is just as dangerous to kids as all those other things, and there is absolutely no exaggeration there. Really the only way she could be more dangerous to a kid is if Britney Spears used a hatchet and/or machete to kidnap a kid, tossed the weapons down a well and then jumped with the kid into a swiftly moving river. But the next most dangerous thing would be if Britney were to teach a children's dance class. And while no one in their right mind would give Britney Spears a hatchet or a machete right now, apparently plenty of parents would give her access to their kids, which is just as dangerous.

For some random and completely unexplainable reason, Britney was allowed to teach a dance class to seven kids at the Millennium Dance Complex yesterday. Yeah, remember those horrible pictures? That's what she wore to teach little kids. And according to Millennium's owner Robert Baker, the kids just ate it up. Or were terrified into lying.

Britney looked happy and upbeat, he said. Madonna’s “Material Girl” and “True Blue” were part of her play list. Britney led the class in “her favorite brown cowboy boots, fishnet stockings, a red short skirt, and a bluish greenish top that hangs down past her skirt.”

“She worked out this great little routine for them, they were dancing all over the place, she had them dancing in a circle like a choo-choo train,” he said. “The kids loved it- they are having a ball right now. And Britney- she’s just drinking it up. She’s totally enjoying herself. It’s an amazing class- she and the kids are certainly enjoying the process.”

Parents for the seven kids waited outside while she taught. A little girl, who took the class, gushed, "We had so much fun. Britney was wearing little red shorts and she looked so pretty” as she and her mother headed to their car.

“Britney’s telling me that she likes this so much that she’s thinking about making it a regular thing, possibly every other week. She loves to interact with the kids, and she feels that it’s important to give back to the dance community,” Baker said.

[From Us Weekly]

In related news, a man named Robert Baker lost all his worldly possessions after his dance studio, the Millennium Dance Complex, went out of business. Okay that's not true yet, but give it time. Seriously, why would anyone align themselves with Britney Spears right now? Or worse, align your business with her? I hope to God those parents' noses were plastered against the classroom window. If Britney Spears got within a hundred yards of my hypothetical kids, I would commit all sorts of violent acts against her. Which is why it's a good thing my kids are hypothetical. What kind of parents would let their kid spend time with someone who's been committed to a mental hospital twice in a month? Who took her own kid hostage? Who speaks in a British accent for no reason, and who, when she gets lost, just jumps out of her car and tells photographers to drive her home? A crazy person, that's who. Do we let crazy people around impressionable little kids? No. Especially when they're wearing this outfit.

Linda Hogan stopped paying for victim?s mother?s condo, she wants 20-30 mil

2008-02-13T06:42:00.023-08:00

Hulk Hogan sure is coming across as one greedy guy in his divorce proceedings from his wife of 24 years, Linda Bollea (the Hogan family's real last name is Bollea). It's been rumored since last spring that the couple were having marital problems, but nothing came of the rumors until August when their 17-year-old son Nick wrecked his car while drag racing, critically injuring his passenger, 22 year old John Graziano. Linda Bollea filed for divorce a few months later. Since then, she and Hulk have been at each other's throats. The whole family is incredibly offensive – often publicly blaming Graziano for his own injuries since he wasn't wearing a seatbelt – instead of their own son for drag racing and slamming into a tree .

Yet it appears that Hulk is the biggest douche bag of the bunch. He told Linda that he's not giving her alimony or child support, and has supposedly hidden the assets from the sale of their $18 million Florida home. He's completely cut Linda off financially. Since they're all a bunch of jerks, I normally wouldn't care. But Linda Bollea did do one decent thing. She was paying for a condo in Clearwater, Florida, for John Graziano's mother to stay in (Graziano is expected to be bedridden and comatose for the rest of his life) while she takes care of her son. Because Hulk cut Linda off, she can no longer pay for the condo.

Since the accident, Linda Bollea had paid for a condominium for John Graziano's mother Debra in Clearwater [Florida] but, according to a source close to the Graziano family, the stipend came to an end because of financial wrangling between Hulk and Linda.

"Debra is in the middle of her own divorce from her husband, Ed, and has no money to handle the upkeep on the condo and living expenses," the source told the Enquirer.

"Hulk cut off Linda, and that cut off the payments to Debra Graziano. While the lease on the condo goes through September, she could end up being homeless while their lawsuit proceeds. Linda has told Debra that she can no longer help her out."

[From the National Enquirer, print edition, February 18, 2008]

The Grazianos are in the process of suing the Bolleas for an expected $20 - $30 million according to the Enquirer. They noted that John's immediate care right after the crash cost $5 million. Given that amount, it doesn't seem like the amount requested is especially punitive – it will obviously cost a lot to care for John for the rest of his life. The Enquirer closes the story by noting that the Grazianos may find themselves in a state of limbo until the Hogans get their divorce worked out. I can't imagine how long a bitter, litigious divorce could take, but I hope somehow the Grazianos lawyer is able to push forward and get the money the family needs to take care of their son, which is far more important than anything going on with the Hogans.

Header of the Hogan family at the VH1 “Big in '06” Awards in December 2006. Here's Nick Hogan's car after the crash. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Did Josh Hartnett hook up with Rumer Willis?

2008-02-13T06:42:00.021-08:00

I find secret celebrity hookups endlessly fascinating. Especially when it's a hookup that seems really random, like when Cher admitted that she and Tom Cruise dated for “about a minute” in the eighties. Josh Hartnett was last linked to Kirsten Dunst, when the two were spotted making out at a club at the Sundance Film Festival. Which of course makes sense, because it's not like they could go somewhere private or afford to get a room or anything. A short time later Kirsten checked herself into rehab, which just goes to show that nothing good can come from making out with Josh Hartnett. As Kirsten appears to be otherwise occupied, Josh has quickly moved on to a new make out buddy – Rumer Willis.

When we heard Josh Hartnett was getting intimate with a certain celebuspawn, we thought it could only be a rumor Rumer Willis that is! After making out publicly with Kirsten Dunst, 25, during the Sundance Film Festival, Josh, 29, decided to make "friends" with Rumer, 19, at NYC hot spot the Beatrice Inn on January 29th. "Josh and Rumer were hanging out all night," says a source at the Beatrice. "They seemed to be getting pretty cozy, and then they left together."

[From the National Enquirer, print edition, February 18, 2008]

Josh Hartnett has “interesting” taste in women. Definitely not your run-of-the-mill Hollywood bombshell type. Though that could also be said to his credit. I try not to make fun of Rumer Willis too much, because everyone does it, and she can only help how she looks so much. She's the spitting image of her father, and that face shape works a little better on a man than a woman. There's nothing she can do about her jaw, it is what it is. And to her credit, it doesn't seem like she lets it get to her.

Josh Hartnett has really gotten the reputation of being a bit of a cad. I remember when he first became famous, there was this big deal made of the fact that he was still with his high school girlfriend. Since then it seems like he's gone through a woman a month. Josh, when girls go into rehab right after hooking up with you (and their friends note that they were in a “really dark place”) you might want to start making out in a place with a little more privacy. Maybe a bathroom stall like the rest of us.

Paris Hilton?s 18-year-old brother Barron gets a DUI

2008-02-13T06:42:00.019-08:00

The Hilton family must be so proud. First there's Paris, starring in sex tapes, sleeping with everything that moves, and flashing her lady bits for the world to see. Then there's Nicky, relatively dull compared to Paris, but who still manages to do little but party it up. Though she's had a few failed business ventures to add to her resume, like her Nicky O hotel in South Beach - she gave the pitch presentation using drawings and poster board, just like you did in fifth grade. Now we can add 18-year-old Baron Hilton to the mix – yes Rick and Kathy Hilton actually have four celebuspawns, the younger two being Barron and brother Conrad, 13. Barron has really lived up to the Hilton family lineage, getting his very first DUI last night – that's right, he beat Paris by seven years! What else must his future have in store for him?

TMZ has learned 18-year-old Barron Hilton, Paris' little brother, was arrested for DUI in Malibu at 8:30 AM this morning!

Cops tell TMZ he was driving a black Mercedes on Pacific Coast Highway with a passenger -- not one of his sisters- when he was pulled over at a 76 gas station.

He's currently in the process of being booked at the Lost Hills Sheriff's station -- the same place Mel Gibson was taken.

[From TMZ]

Congratulations Hilton parents. Your progeny are truly something to be proud of. Clearly you have taught them excellent values and morals, which is why they constantly provide you with so much light and joy, never once embarrassing the greater extended Hilton family. Many of the rest of the Hiltons are actually pretty upstanding people, and have donated vast quantities of their wealth to charity. Something tells me that the future doesn't look quite so brightly philanthropic for this particular branch of the family tree.

Here's Barron Hilton leaving Teddy's bar with sister Paris on January 3rd. Images thanks to WENN.

Judge rules Hustler can publish nude pics of WWE?s Chris Benoit?s murdered wife

2008-02-13T06:42:00.017-08:00

I am all for free speech. Ridiculously open free speech. But I'm also for good taste, which should be exercised by individuals. An interesting ruling has just come down from U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas Thrash in a case against Hustler magazine. Hustler wanted to publish naked photos of World Wrestling Entertainment star Chris Benoit's murdered wife Nancy. Benoit killed his wife and 7-year-old son on June 24th before killing himself. The crime got a lot of national attention due to Benoit's semi-celebrity and the nature of the crimes. Many thought his rage might have been brought on by steroids, though eventual tests showed that Benoit's brain had suffered severe trauma from all the years of wrestling. Dr. Julian Bailes, the head of neurosurgery at West Virginia University who examined Benoit's brain noted, "Benoit's brain was so severely damaged it resembled the brain of an 85-year-old Alzheimer's patient." The whole case was truly a tragedy.

Hustler, however, saw it as an opportunity for profit. 25 years ago, Nancy, an aspiring model, posed nude for photographer Mark Samansky. Her then-husband James Daus was present for the entire shoot in 1983. It appears that after the Benoit tragedy, Samansky offered to sell the photos of Nancy to Hustler, and they accepted. Nancy's mother, Maureen Toffoloni, tried to get a temporary restraining order against the publication of the pictures, however the judge ruled against her.

[U.S. Magistrate Judge Thomas] Thrash based his decision on First Amendment rights that provide for freedom of expression. He cited the substantial volume of publicity and media attention surrounding the Benoit tragedy in saying Hustler magazine deserved that protection.

The request for the restraining order was the first effort in a lawsuit filed by Toffoloni, administrator of Nancy Benoit's estate, against the magazine and Samansky. The suit, which calls for unspecified damages including legal fees and litigation costs, was filed in Fayette County Superior Court earlier this week but was moved to U.S. District Court because the case involved a constitutional issue.

The suit contends that Nancy Benoit, who was married to James Daus from 1981 to 1986, never gave permission for the photos to be used for a "pornographic" magazine whose content includes "graphic and sexual photographs of nude women." [Daus testified] "Neither Nancy nor I ever gave Mr. Samansky permission to use the photographs or any videotape in any way," he said, adding that he and Nancy had been assured all the images had been destroyed.

[From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution]

What a terrible thing to do to the memory of an innocent woman whose life ended in such a tragic way. While I'm all for free speech, Hustler should have shown some self-restraint and not published the photos. And they shouldn't have dragged Nancy Benoit's family through court proceedings, which I'm sure are the last thing they need right now. Hustler isn't exactly known for it's exceptional taste, but this is truly below the belt.

Paris Hilton bombs at the box office

2008-02-13T06:42:00.015-08:00

The American public often behaves in a way that makes me think there is hope for the future. This time, I'm encouraged by the fact that Paris Hilton's new movie, "The Hottie and the Nottie," was an abysmal failure this weekend- both with the critics and at the box office. I was actually a little scared that people might go see it out of boredom or curiosity. But I was very happy to hear that the movie brought in only $26,000 in limited release, according to ticket sales tabulated late Sunday.

Hilton's new film, meanwhile, The Hottie and the Nottie, was a definite nottie.

The comedy, the all-new tale of a gorgeous blonde and her less-attractive brunette best friend, "grossed" $26,000 at 111 theaters. By comparison, In Bruges, the Colin Farrell hit-man comedy, grossed, in the truer sense of the word, $471,200 at only 28 theaters.

[From E! Online]

Now, this isn't quite as much of a floating turd as Jessica Simpson's movie, "Blonde Ambition," however it did perform even more poorly than Pamela Anderson and Denise Richards' stinker, "Blonde and Blonder." It also drew brutal reviews from every critic who had the misfortune of seeing it.

One would think that after increasingly embarrassing forays into reality television, the Internet and the penitentiary, Paris Hilton might have taken a moment to reflect on her choices. Or perhaps not: with “The Hottie & the Nottie” Ms. Hilton proves yet again that introspection — not to mention shame — is as alien to her as a life without paparazzi. Custom designed for its smirking star (who is also an executive producer), this tasteless train wreck asks only that she preen and prance on cue.

Companies named in Scientology video deny affliation; Global protests

2008-02-13T06:42:00.013-08:00

On Friday we posted a video from a late 2006 Scientology rally featuring head David Miscavige proclaiming how his cult was helping quash psychiatry while taking responsibility for the media backlash against the dangers of antidepressants. Later in the video he claimed the Baby Phat head Kimora Lee Simmons was distributing Scientology literature in the inner city, a claim her rep denies. Then he stepped even further out on a limb and said that certain multinational corporations were also responsible for distributing the Scientology packet, "The Way To Happiness." He said to an auditorium full of cheering Scientologists, accompanied by a big-screen video, that specific corporations were helping spread the word throughout the world:

Then there's our corporate tie-ins. The multi-nationals seem to have third world image problems, so this is what they're doing about it. Coca Cola Pakistan with a braille edition for the blind - nationally televised, no less. Philips Electronics, likewise all over Pakistan, and Dell Computers all over Africa. Then there's the power of Way to Happiness right in the marketplace. As in the big retail chains, who have an obvious vested interest to cut shoplifting. And when you're talking frontline retail, you can't get much bigger than 7-Eleven. So here's a few of their 4,000 plus outlets across Taiwan.

[Transcribed from video available on YouTube]

The Director of Corporate Communications at Philips Electronics graciously responded to our request for comment saying that their company definitely has no affiliation with Scientology and he is happy to clear up any misconception that may have been spread by the video.

We have indeed investigated this and can confirm that there is absolutely no relationship between our business and the Church of Scientology.

I hope this helps clarify things for you and we really appreciate the opportunity to confirm that we have no affiliation with this group.

[From Philip's Corporate Communications director, sent via E-mail]

The LATimes' Web Scout blog also received comments from Philips and two of the other corporations named in the video, who likewise deny any ties to the cult:

So I made a couple of calls to the communications departments of companies named in the latest leaked video. Here's what they're saying:

Dell Inc. spokesman: "This came to our attention yesterday. We did research it with our colleagues in our Europe, Middle East and Africa business segment and with our colleagues in South Africa. We found no evidence that this is accurate, and it's not our practice to disseminate religious materials of any kind. We've got no affiliation with the Church of Scientology."

7/11 spokeswoman: "My international department believes that it's unfounded and inaccurate. But we've got to follow up with our licensee and get to the bottom of it."

Philips Electronics spokesman: "We were as stunned as anybody this morning. It's not something we were aware of. As an equal opportunity employer, religion is not something we comment on."

[From LA Times' Web Scout blog]

Web Scout goes on to note that Miscavige doesn't use any verbs in that section where he seems to claim that companies are distributing Scientology literature. He just names them off while only implying that they're responsible for disseminating Scientology information, and never directly states it.

The only company yet to comment is Coca Cola, and Web Scout notes that "Other entities named in the video are investigating the matter before commenting."

Several other internal Scientology videos have been leaked in the past few weeks, one of which featured Tom Cruise babbling on for 9 minutes using a lot of words and abbreviations only known to cult members. He talked about how Scientology could "bring peace" and "unite cultures," and how "When you’re a Scientologist, and you drive by an accident, you know you have to do something about it, because you know you’re the only one who can really help."

Unlike the earlier videos, this video of the late 2006 Scientology event has remained up on YouTube. Maybe the cult has reluctantly realized that you can't control the Internet, and that your lies will catch up with you sooner or later.

Global protests against Scientology took place yesterday in cities around the world including Los Angeles, New York, Boston, Washington, Toronto, Sydney, Melbourne, Auckland, Stockholm, Edinburgh, London, Brighton, Leeds, Manchester and Dublin. The protests were organized by the Internet-based group Anonymous, which has used the Internet and YouTube to help spread the word about the dangers of the cult. Protestors wore masks to conceal their identities, as Scientology is known for harassing and suing detractors. In LA the organizer of the event said "We want to set off a government investigation into how [Scientology] got tax-exempt status." The event was covered by newspapers and media outlets throughout the world, including the LA Times, CTV, News.com.au, and News.scotsman.com.

Thanks to News.com.au for the header image.

Amy Winehouse and Kanye West are top winners at the Grammys

2008-02-13T06:42:00.011-08:00

Amy Winehouse and Kanye West were the top winners at last night's Grammy Awards. Despite being granted a travel visa late on Friday, Winehouse still performed via satellite from London, which was arranged when it was thought that she would be denied a visa. She won five awards: Best New Artist, Best Pop Vocal Album for "Back to Black" and Record of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best Pop Vocal Performance for "Rehab." Winehouse thanked her parents, her record label and her husband "my Blake, incarcerated" in her acceptance speech.

Kanye West earned four awards: Best Rap Solo Performance for "Stronger," Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group for "Southside" with Common, Best Rap Song for "Good Life," and Best Rap Album for "Graduation."

Entertainment Weekly has a nice breakdown of the winners in the other categories:

Carrie Underwood (two country-category trophies for "Before He Cheats"); Rihanna and Jay-Z (Best Rap/Sung Collaboration for the ubiquitous "Umbrella"); Justin Timberlake (Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "What Goes AroundComes Around" and Best Dance Recording for "LoveStoned/I Think She Knows"); Bruce Springsteen and Foo Fighters, who split most of the trophies in the rock categories; and even Barack Obama, who beat Bill Clinton for Best Spoken Word Album.

[From EW.com]

The upset of the evening came when Herbie Hancock unexpectedly won album of the year for "River: The Jonie Letters."

Here are Kanye and Amy's acceptance speeches, many thanks to RedLasso. We'll have another post shortly with the performance videos.

Kanye West's Acceptance Speech

Amy Winehouse's Acceptance Speech

Thanks to PRPhotos for these pictures from the arrivals last night. Pictured are Alicia Keys, Rihanna, Miley Cyrus, Cyndi Lauper, Beyonce in a Barbie gown, Solange Knowles in an even worse sack-like dress, Fergie looking bumpalicious, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz, Carrie Underwood, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw, Foo Fighters, Daughtry, Herbie Hancock, Jay-Z, Seal and Natalie Cole, Amy Lee, Kelis, John Legend, Melissa Joan Hart and Mark Wilkerson, and Maroon 5.

Owen Wilson & Kate Hudson back together, spent night together (says Enquirer)

2008-02-13T06:42:00.009-08:00

The National Enquirer ran an item a short while ago claiming that Owen Wilson had fallen off the wagon and was calling Kate Hudson and trying to win her back. Now they say that he spent the night at her house and that they're back together but are wisely trying to keep it from the public.

Owen spent the night at Kate's Pacific Palisades home recently before jetting off to Hawaii, The Enquirer has learned exclusively.

"Owen has been secretly meeting Kate since the beginning of the year - at first for 20 minutes here or there, but the visits gradually became longer, revealed an insider.

"Then Owen ended up spending the night at her place.

"Owen and Kate are back together, but they're not ready to take their relationship public."

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, February 18, 2008]

The Enquirer adds that "insiders" are speculating if Kate Hudson is pregnant, and we were all over that on Friday. Hudson hasn't been seen out in a form-fitting dress in some time and it seemed like something was up. Commentors pointed out that she did wear a fitted dress and skirt to an appearance on the Regis & Kelly show, and she wore a lovely tight gown to the BAFTA Awards this weekend, which seems to put a rest to that rumor.

According to The Enquirer, Owen's drinking is under control now despite his relapse, and they say that Kate is helping him work through his issues. The article's supposed source claims that "they are taking things slowly," but that Kate "is the one true love of his life."

We'll have to wait and see if this one is true, and the evidence is sketchy. These two had an on and off relationship and were very low key about it until Kate showed up at an after party for the premiere of Owen's movie with his brothers, "The Wendell Baker Story," last Spring. They broke it off shortly afterwards. Although you want to hope they can make it work, those type of relationships rarely do unless one person makes a major change in their life. It seems like Owen had a transformative experience after the trauma he went through last year and maybe he has changed enough to make it work with Kate - if he even hooked up with her again.

Kate Hudson is shown below at the BAFTA Awards yesterday, not looking pregnant. Owen Wilson is shown in the header at the premiere of "The Wendell Baker Story" in March, 2007, and Kate is shown in the header outside the Late Show on 2/7/08, thanks to PRPhotos.

Paris Hilton celebrates her 27th birthday; thinks it?s her 7th birthday

2008-02-13T06:42:00.007-08:00

Oh my God, oh m God, oh my God. Do you remember that day in third grade when that loser girl came to class dressed up in what she thought was her new awesome outfit but was in fact the ugliest, tackiest thing you’d ever seen? And you couldn’t wait for recess so you and your friends could make fun of her behind her back? Okay I wasn’t actually the kid making fun, I was more likely the kid in the awesome hot pink spandex that everyone else was making fun of. But I am waaaaaaaay cooler now, so oh my God, oh my God, oh my God look at what Paris Hilton is wearing!

Paris was out and about celebrating her upcoming 27th birthday party at Area nightclub on Friday night in what can only be described as a concussion-induced fashion choice. I know no one wants to get older, and 27 means you’re a real adult, which is incredibly scary. You can knock off a year or two when you lie about your age, but no way can you knock off 20 years, like Paris seems to be attempting here.

Wearing a tiara, patterned multi-coloured tights and a mint green strapless mini-dress, the starlet, who turns 27 on February 17, was barely recognisable when she arrived at an LA club last night.

And the bizarre get-up didn't stop there. Paris even had hot-pink hair extensions to match her sparkly pink bag and shoes.

After receiving presents and cards the celebutante danced the night away in the garb which in no resembles her usual sleek style of dress.

[From the Daily Mail]

She looks exactly like my Princess Sparkle My Little Pony. In fact that’d be a big step up for Paris, because Princess Sparkle had this really uncomfortable looking plastic bed with hard plastic sheets. It did a good job of keeping Princess Sparkle’s pants on… might do the same thing for Paris Hilton. And that’d be a birthday present for us all. Paris was able to pull her outfit together with some stunning, glitter-encrusted stilettos. You know what’s never a good idea? Drawing attention to your feet when they’re a size 13. Nothing draws the eye downward like glitter shoes. Or looking at Paris Hilton’s face.

Pictures thanks to WENN.

Britney?s dad confiscates the dreaded pink wig

2008-02-13T06:42:00.005-08:00

It’s hard to say to what extent Britney Spears’ dad Jaime Spears is helping his daughter. He seems to be treating her like a four-year-old… which I can’t really say is a bad idea. Remember that time you hit your sister a little too hard with that plastic hammer from your play toolkit, and your dad took the whole toolkit away? That seems to be what Jaime Spears is trying to do to Britney. Supposedly he’s trying to get the court to order that she can’t drive, can’t check into hotels, can’t have access to her credit cards - now, horror of horrors - can’t wear the infamous pink wig! I don’t think he’s actually going to court for that last one; it appears Jaime just took it away. X17 has photos of him carrying a pair of jeans, a top, , what looks like a pillow, a legal pad, and… drum roll… the wig! Everything looks kinda grimy, probably because it’s Britney’s. Hopefully it’s all going in the trash.

Britney Spears' father has confiscated her notorious pink wig in an apparent bid to straighten up her act. Jaime Spears was seen carrying the singer's toupee, which is synonymous with the singer's wild image and partying, at the weekend in LA. Celebrity website X17online speculated that the hairpiece could have been confiscated by Mr Spears, who has been supervising his daughter since she left a psychiatric hospital last week. The bobbed wig has come to signal the onset of a depressive episode, with her ousted manager Sam Lutfi revealing last month: "When the pink wig comes on, it's getting bad."

The troubled star, who checked herself out of the UCLA Medical Centre earlier this week, was spotted wearing torn fishnet tights and exposing her underwear while on a cigarette break at the Millennium dance studio in Hollywood. Looking bedraggled, the bra-less 26-year-old skipped out of rehearsals to smoke and adjust her torn fishnets in full view of waiting photographers. She was escorted by a burly new bodyguard, who was reportedly hired by her parents to keep a constant watch on the wayward singer.

[From the Daily Mail]

I have a list of requests for changes I’d like Mr. Spears to enforce under his conservatorship.

1. Make Britney stop biting her nails. I’m sick of seeing nails down to the bone with two specks of nail polish on them. She’s 26 for crying out loud.

2. No more animal prints. They don’t flatter anyone.

3. No more tights with continent-sized holes in them. In fact, no more tights.

4. Pro-Active. It worked for Jessica Simpson and P-Diddy.

5. Bras! Look, we understand that putting in and pulling out multiple implants will make a boob sag. But a properly-fitting bra will at least keep us wondering to what degree they sag, instead of knowing for sure.

6. Pants. 'nuff said.

7. No more Hanes Beefy Tees worn inside out and backwards. While inside out and backwards may be a perfect metaphor for Britney on the whole, it does not look awesome on the aforementioned braless frame.

8. Take away the cigarettes.

9. No more Starbucks. That amount of sugar isn't helping the crazy.

Thanks Mr. Spears. I’d ask you to make her be a good mom and a nice, regular person, but let’s be real, you’re just her conservator, not a miracle worker. So if you could just make her a little less offensive to the eyes, that’s all I can realistically ask for anymore.

Britney Spears smoking outside of the Millennium Dance Complex in North Hollywood. Jamie Spears arrived to pick Britney up on Saturday. Images thanks to WENN.

Photos and winners from the BAFTA awards

2008-02-13T06:42:00.003-08:00

I never thought the day would come where I would say this, but Sienna Miller looked absolutely gorgeous at the British Academy of Film and Television Arts awards last night. She didn’t even look like Sienna Miler - at first I thought the photos had been mislabeled. But there’s really no mistaking her boyfriend Rhys Ifans. On a few occasions you could definitely see her butt through the rather sheer Dior gown, but this is Sienna Miller after all. Worse things could have happened.

Sienna Miller dazzled at the Baftas last night - dripping in diamonds and wearing a stunning, sheer Dior dress. But the party girl disappointed fans by going home early for a good night's sleep before attending her friend Otis Ferry's court appearance today. She and boyfriend Rhys Ifans sneaked off at about 11.30pm, snubbing both the official afterparty as well as movie mogul Harvey Weinstein's celebration at Bungalow Eight in Covent Garden.

Meanwhile, it was disappointment for Keira Knightley and Julie Christie at the London awards ceremony - both were up for the Best Actress award but lost out to French actress Marion Cotillard. Actor Daniel Day Lewis - who won Best Actor for There Will Be Blood - attended the ceremony along with fellow Best Actor nominee James McAvoy, Orlando Bloom, Daniel Radcliffe and Kevin Spacey.

[From the Daily Mail]

I never thought I’d see the day where I’d say that Sienna Miller looked better than Keira Knightley, but she really did. Keira’s dress wasn’t a total nightmare, but it didn’t really flatter her figure. Here's a quick award roundup. Best Film went to “Atonement,” and Best British Film went to “This is England.” The Coen brothers won Best Director for “No Country for Old Men,” and former stripper-turned writer Diablo Cody won Best Original Screenplay for “Juno.” Daniel Day Lewis was given the Best Leading Actor award for his performance in “There Will Be Blood” and Best Leading Actress went to Marion Cotillard for “Le Vie en Rose.” Javier Bardem won Best Supporting Actor for “No Country for Old Men,” and Tilda Swanson took home the Best Supporting Actress award for “Michael Clayton.” Finally Shia LeBeouf beat Sienna Miller and Ellen Page for the Orange Rising Star award, which was voted for by viewers.

Here are pictures from the evening. Pictured are: Daniel Day-Lewis, Emily Blunt, Eva Green, James McAvoy, Jane Goldman, Jessica Biel, Kate Hudson, Keira Knightley, Sienna Miller, Amanda Peet, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Daniel Radcliffe, Eddie Izzard, Hugh Laurie, Javier Bardem, Images thanks to PR Photos.

Lindsay Lohan & Paris Hilton got into catfight at pre-Grammy party

2008-02-13T06:42:00.001-08:00

I’m fairly certain that Lindsay Lohan, star of “Mean Girls” has never actually seen “Mean Girls.” If she had, she’s know it’s bad to be a colossal bitch and get into petty fights with other colossal bitches. Never one to accidentally let herself be classy or decent, Lohan got into a catfight with fellow empty headed/empty hearted bitch Paris Hilton at Timbaland’s pre-Grammys party. Why were either of them going to the Grammys you ask? They’re just “actresses”/celebutards right? Well don’t forget that each of these classy gals has put out a CD. Were they well received? Well no. Did they suck ass? Pretty much. But apparently that means they get to go to the Grammys. And if that’s the only qualification, my cat should get to go to the Oscars, because he put out one fine YouTube movie.

If I were at some party where I didn’t belong (like for an awards show to honor good singers) I would do my best to sit there, look pretty, and keep my annoyingly big mouth shut. But Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan are incapable of being classy like me, which means they had to fight over Timbaland and generally embarrass the crap out of themselves.

We watched open-mouthed as Lindsay pointed at Paris and snarled: "What the hell is that bitch doing here? I didn't know she was on the list." To which Paris spat back: "F*** off you bitch." We were caught in the crossfire of their extraordinary bust-up at Timbaland's exclusive pre-Grammys bash at Avalon.

A source close to the pair explained to us: "Both of them want to work with Timbaland to revive their faltering music careers. Both saw the party as an ideal way of getting him on side - but they didn't count on the other being there."

Lindsay arrived at the party first. She made a beeline for the hit producer… and waved at him wildly over the barriers. Then Paris strolled in surrounded by a massive entourage and took up a seat directly opposite Li-Lo - and far closer to Timba. Clocking her rival, Lindsay began fluffing up her hair extensions and launched into verbal attack. After her outburst she flounced past Paris, giving the hotel heirhead a death stare. And taking a huge swig of Red Bull, she made her move - clambering over a sofa towards her prey. Not to be outdone, nimble Paris hurdled a barrier and flung herself at him first.

[From the Mirror]

I love the imagery this writer uses. I can actually see Lindsay Lohan jumping over furniture while Paris Hilton makes a beeline over an ottoman. Timbaland apparently just stared at the two girls and walked away without even acknowledging them. Which is probably the best way to handle Paris and Lindsay in any given situation. Here’s an idea for the two of them. While they both suck as acting, they both suck at singing a lot more. So why don’t the two of you pick the thing you’re the least bad at, and work on improving on that one thing? So instead of doing several things terribly, how about you just do the one thing and be mediocre at it?

Here's some of that Lohan sexiness you just can't get enough of - last night at the Grammys. Celebitchy pointed out, "She's brown with flecks of orange." Always an attractive look. Images thanks to PR Photos.

Fergie teaches kids about safe sex

2008-02-09T18:10:00.025-08:00

I don’t have kids, but I like to think that when I do, I’ll be responsible about sex education. And I won’t be one of those parents that freaks out about their kid taking sex ed in school. Let’s be honest, from grades 2-4, the only reason you get through the years is the knowledge that in the spring of fifth grade, your teacher divides the class into boys and girls and you get special, illustrated pamphlets. I also hope I won’t be one of those parents who freaks out when the school says they’re going to teach kids how to use a condom by demonstrating on a banana. So while I plan to be totally awesome, I’m not sure I’d be psyched to hear that Fergie is talking to my kids about sex. I just look at her face and see herpes. But good old Stacie Ferguson decided to do a good dead and tell kids they should use condoms.

Singer Fergie took to the stage at a New York high school on Tuesday to teach students about AIDS prevention and safe sex. The Black Eyed Peas star, who was once addicted to crystal methamphetamine, urged the 10th graders at Murry Bergtraum High School to never allow themselves to be pressurized into sex without a condom.

She told the assembled 15-year-olds, "In high school I cheated on my boyfriends - whatever! (But) do you really want that person who's just going to like you if you have unprotected sex?"

Speaking after the event, Fergie added, "It's about building self-esteem. That's what it's going to take for young people to have protected sex. They have to stick to their guns."

[From Starpulse]

I applaud her for sending a message of responsibility… it’s just that the messenger is kinda gross. Is she cool right now? I thought 15 year olds listened to Hannah Montana or something. I don’t know any teenagers. Don’t they think 33-year-olds are out of touch? I’m not saying Fergie is washed up, I just didn’t realize kids would respond to her any better than your average Planned Parenthood rep. I guess I’ve just heard so many unflattering things about Fergie over the years… what with the peeing herself onstage, the crazy over-arched eyebrows and bad makeup… the peeing herself onstage. I’m sorry, but that’s just not the kind of thing that should be glossed over. But it’s good that she got out there, and it sounds like she spoke in a real way, and hopefully the students responded and will use condoms. And not pee themselves.

Here’s Fergie at the 4th Annual Black Eyed Peas Peapod Foundation Benefit Concert in Hollywood yesterday. Images thanks to PR Photos.

?Cher dated Tom Cruise? links

2008-02-09T18:10:00.023-08:00

Cher dated Tom Cruise back in the 80s. Ew. [Dlisted]
Rihanna at Instyle magazine’s salute to fashion [Bossip]
Revisiting Bill Murray's "Groundhog Day" [Pajiba]
Heidi Klum backstage at the Project Runway Season 4 fashion show [Celebslam]
Tyra Banks Poops Her Pants. Awesome [Yeeeah!]
Kate Hudson Does The Late Show [I'm Not Obsessed]
Petra Nemcova @ Happy Hearts Fund Charity T-Shirt Promotion [The Bastardly]
- Ali Larter in Shape magazine Waleg Celebrities
New couple alert? Simon Rex and Paris Hilton holding hands, leaving the Villa nightclub [In Case You Didn't Know]
Victoria’s Secret Models Promote Valentine’s Day (Site NSFW) [Drunken Stepfather]
Lindsay Lohan is desperate to star in a new adaptation of ‘Alice in Wonderland’ [Hollywood Rag]
Corey Haim is so sad [Seriously? OMG! WTF?]
George Clooney Learns That He’s Never Gonna F*ck Matt Damon [Agent Bedhead]
Fergie has an upskirt. Look if you dare [The Blemish]
Derek Hail
Playboy Girls at Mardi Gras [CityRag]
Val Kilmer has found some more acting work which will not involve him actually having to get in front of the cameras [Crazy Days and Nights]
Do You Believe Jessica Alba? [Popsugar]
Izabel Goulart and her Hot Sassy Friends [The Grumpiest]
Kate Hudson Gets Her Nuggets Pumped for Fool's Gold [CelebNewsWire]
Melania Knauss, Open Your Damn Eyes! [Evil Beet]
One of Project Runway's designers, Victorya Hong Right Celebrity
Eva Longoria holds her farts in. Awesome. [Gabsmash]
Random Nicole Richie Appearance [CelebWarship]
Rihanna Vs. Miley Cyrus [Glitterati Gossip]
Marcia Cross Takes her Twins Shopping [Celebrity Baby Scoop]
Dolly Parton is a 'Backwoods Barbie' [Popbytes]
Jon Cryer Pumps It Up in Spandex [A Socialite's Life]
Sienna Miller is a Brooch Babe [Just Jared]
Paris Hilton's Nipples Nearly Pop Out [Egotastic!]
Brad Pitt is really unhappy with Life Style magazine. [Lifeline Live]
Daniel Day Lewis: Greatest Actor Of Our Time, Or Hobo Clown? [Best Week Ever]

Amy Winehouse granted Visa to travel to US too late; Will play Grammys by satellite

2008-02-09T18:10:00.021-08:00

Many people were disappointed to hear that Amy Winehouse was barred from entering the US after her crack-smoking caught on tape scandal and wouldn't be able to attend the Grammy Awards this Sunday. US officials were said to have made the decision to deny her a Visa. She's been clean and sober in rehab for a whole two weeks, and while that's excellent for Amy and all it's hardly enough to guarantee that she's not going to import or export anything in that big 'ol beehive.

There was news that she was going to play at the Grammys via satellite from London, and Amy even issued a statement thanking us for our support and saying she was excited for the gig. She is nominated for six Grammy Awards: record, song and performance of the year for "Rehab" and Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for "Back to Black," and Best New Artist.

Here's Amy's Statement when she assumed she would be playing via satellite:

"I'm raring to go and really excited to be performing at my first Grammy Awards," Winehouse said in a statement issued Friday. "I'd like to thank everyone for their support over the last couple of weeks. I'm really sorry I can't be there but I appreciate that I'm being given a second chance via satellite."

To prepare for the performance, the singer will be leaving the rehabilitation clinic where she has been a resident for two weeks. "She is feeling great, looking healthy and looking forward to doing what she does best," the statement said, adding that she will remain under full medical supervision and her treatment will continue as normal.

Winehouse is up for six Grammys: Record of the Year, Song of the Year and Best Female Pop Vocal Performance for "Rehab," Album of the Year and Best Pop Vocal Album for Back to Black, as well as Best New Artist.

A statement released Thursday by Winehouse's U.K. publicity firm, the Outside Organisation, explained the circumstances of her inability to travel to the U.S. at this time. "The singer has been invited to appear at the event on Sunday after receiving an amazing six nominations for the prestigious awards. Unfortunately, her application for a visa to enter the United States of America has been rejected at this time by the American Embassy in London."

[From MTV.com]

But now TMZ says that US customs officials have reconsidered and that Amy will be granted a Visa to attend Sunday's event. It's not known yet if she's going to jump at the chance or if she will decide to play via satellite on a London stage still. Since she said she was disappointed she couldn't go, I guess we can assume she'll attend.

We speculated that it might be too much for Amy's fragile sobriety to travel this soon since she's cleaned up, but if she has good people with her who will make sure she stays clean, it might be ok.

It could also be an experience that shows her how good life can be when you're not too messed up to experience it. She's a rare talent and has had a lot of opportunities in life. Maybe being able to play at the Grammys will help her realize just how close she was to throwing it all away.

Thanks to WENN for these pictures of Amy outside a friend's house today. She did return to rehab afterwards, and she's still looking very healthy.

UPDATE: Amy was granted a travel visa too late to attend the Grammys in person and will perform via satellite. Her rep says:

"Unfortunately, due to the logistics involved and timing complications, Amy will not be coming to the U.S. this weekend to perform at the Grammys in Los Angeles, however, she will still be performing via satellite broadcast from London as previously announced this morning."

She added that Amy is "very sad not to be attending the prestigious awards in person"

[From TMZ]

That's probably best for her health now, and at least she'll still get to perform as planned.

Heath Ledger cremated; mourners jump into the ocean in his honor

2008-02-09T18:10:00.019-08:00

Heath Ledger’s remains were finally cremated yesterday, after what sounds like a beautiful and fitting tribute to the young actor. There was a memorial which was attended by hundreds, as well as a small private funeral. Heath’s family, ex-girlfriend Michelle Williams, actress Cate Blanchett, and fellow Perth-born model Gemma Ward joined the hundreds of mourners at the large first service, which was held in the theater of Guildford Grammar school. Michelle was reportedly distraught throughout the service. Both Heath’s sister Kate Ledger and Cate Blanchett gave speeches, and Heath’s favorite songs were played.

A mourner told the paper, "Kate (Ledger) spoke of the unique bond she shared with her brother, how he would ring her three or four times a day and how he never forgot his friends even at the height of his fame."

Blanchett also delivered an emotional eulogy.

"He achieved so much in his short life and was capable of so much in the future," she said.

Ledger's favorite songs were played at the memorial, including "Seven Nation Army" by the White Stripes, "The Times, They are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan, the Beatles' "Here Comes the Sun" and "Come Together," and Ben Harper's "Happily Ever After," which Harper wrote for Ledger and Williams' two-year-old daughter Matilda.

[From Us Weekly]

During what was described as a subdued wake at the Indiana Tea House on Cottesloe Beach, many mourners, including Michelle Williams, jumped into the ocean as the sun was setting.

At least 50 people attending the wake ran onto the beach and many began to take off their clothes. While some women took the plunge in their black dresses, other men and women stripped down to just their underwear and jumped into the ocean.

Williams, still wearing her cream-colored sundress and black sunglasses, was briefly dragged into the water as everyone cheered. She was then quickly surrounded by a group of mourners, creating a protective circle around the actress.

Those in the water laughed and cheered as Michelle watched from the shore. Ledger's sister Kate also took a dive into the water and was surrounded by pals splashing around her while her father Kim Ledger watched from the restaurant's balcony and shouted, "Hip hip hooray! Hip hip hooray!" giving two thumbs up in the air.

As the sun began to set, the swimmers came on shore and stood in a line on both sides of Williams and linked arms. In the last five minutes, as the sun moved toward the horizon, the mourners stood in silence, watching and embracing.

[From People]

What a lovely tribute to Heath. I have always been a big fan of the idea of funerals as a celebration of a person’s life, but the younger and/or more tragically they die, the harder that is to do. It sounds like Heath’s family mixed the unavoidably heart wrenching memorials, funerals, and wakes with a bit of a celebration of Heath’s infectious spirit.

Brad Renfro died of accidental heroin overdose

2008-02-09T18:10:00.017-08:00

January really was a tragic month. Both Heath Ledger and Brad Renfro passed away - and yesterday Renfro’s cause of death was finally released. The coroner has ruled his death the result of an accidental heroin/morphine overdose. The coroner noted that the drugs had been injected. This ends much of the speculation that Renfro had committed suicide. A few days before his death, he got a large tattoo across his back that said “F*ck y’all.”

Actor Brad Renfro's death has been attributed to "acute heroin/morphine intoxication," according to a statement from the Los Angeles County Coroner's office.

"The final manner of death has been ruled an accident," the coroner's office said, adding that the drugs were injected.

The 25-year-old actor, who starred in 1994's The Client and, later, Apt Pupil, had recently completed a movie with Winona Ryder and Billy Bob Thornton. Renfro was found dead in a Los Angeles apartment on Jan. 15.

[From People]

Like Heath Ledger, Brad Renfro also left behind a young child, a four-year-old son identified as Yamato, who lives with his mother in Japan. It’s a sad comparison to note that any drugs can be dangerous. Obviously when one injects heroin or morphine, there’s a chance of overdose. We forget that it’s possible to overdose from pills our doctors give us too.

Brad made his last movie, “The Informers” this last year. The plot outline on the Internet Movie Database calls it “A drama based on Bret Easton Ellis' novel set in 1983 Los Angeles, where movie executives, rock stars, a vampire, and other morally challenged character mix and commingle.” Brad starred alongside a high profile cast, including Winona Ryder, Billy Bob Thornton, Mickey Rourke, Kim Basinger, and Brandon Routh. The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on October 30th.