Adorable pint-sized actress, Christina Ricci and her fiance, Owen Benjamin, hit the bar for some pre-flight Bloody Marys at LAX this morning - at 7:30 AM! I guess I'd need to be drunk to visit Indianapolis in the freezing early spring as well. It must be true love for these two scruffy, morning sippers! I'm a longtime fan of Christina's - if she's happy, I'm happy. (Unfortunately she doesn't look overwhelmingly thrilled in this photo. I, on the other hand, feel great today so I guess that sentiment isn't entirely true.) Congrats again, you crazy kids!March 2009 Archives
Adorable pint-sized actress, Christina Ricci and her fiance, Owen Benjamin, hit the bar for some pre-flight Bloody Marys at LAX this morning - at 7:30 AM! I guess I'd need to be drunk to visit Indianapolis in the freezing early spring as well. It must be true love for these two scruffy, morning sippers! I'm a longtime fan of Christina's - if she's happy, I'm happy. (Unfortunately she doesn't look overwhelmingly thrilled in this photo. I, on the other hand, feel great today so I guess that sentiment isn't entirely true.) Congrats again, you crazy kids!
Notorious control freak Madonna made a surprise move in Malawi yesterday by allowing her adopted son, David Banda, see his father. The young child didn't remember the man who was once his "Dad" - but it looks like they had a sweet reunion nonetheless. Meanwhile, Madge has been accused of manipulation and being a "bully" in her bid to adopt another toddler from the country. Many involved in the process are allegedly starting to rumble that the risque divorcee is playing coy for the court by dressing demurely and refusing to associate with her former boy-toy. Ummm, yeah. That could possibly be happening! Rumors are also running rampant that the child's devout Christian family are concerned that Mercy James, the young girl under adoption consideration, will most likely be introduced to Kabbalah beliefs if raised by Madge. Check - again! Mercy's mother died in childbirth and the whereabouts of her father are unknown, however the child's grandparents are still alive - and they're upset that Mercy might be "kidnapped" by M. It seems no matter where Madonna goes, controversy is sure to follow! Meanwhile, ex-husband Guy Ritchie took his lawyer out for a night on the town to celebrate the final stages of his divorce. I'm sure he treated her to a mighty fine dinner, after all the money she just helped him secure!
The worst song of all-time is being rereleased - hey, there's a great way to save the music industry! Click here to watch the video. If you ever wanted to see two white guys return from a Jamaican vacation, act really high and put their band in fruit suits - this one's for you! Ridiculous. The song, released by Black Lace in the early 1980's (was it the band name that gave it away?), became a huge hit but was later deemed "extremely annoying." Yeah, I've heard coke can allegedly do that to ya! The single was later parodied in numerous settings, including by the band themselves when they released an X-rated version of the song called, "Having A Screw." I wonder how the pineapples came into play on that one?
Holly Madison has spoken out to US Magazine regarding Kim Kardashian's recent photo "scandal" and airbrushing - she also reveals her belief that current airbrushing standards are "over the top." OMG - really? As someone who's made her living off of photo retouching and trick makeup, you think she'd be quiet on this subject - though it is refreshing to see her standing up for another female instead of trying to manipulate. However, I'm pretty sure Kim would have never survived Mansion living under Madison's rule! Holly also goes on to claim that the last guy she dated (Criss Angel, ewwww!) "... liked me best with no makeup, so I'm totally casual now." Holly, I'll give you a clue. He liked you best when you were unattainable - it didn't really matter what the fuck you were wearing or how you were wearing it.
What took her so long? Courtney's craziness on the web is well documented via her infamous blog, but it's her recent action on Twitter that's finally landed her in trouble. Love is being sued by designer Dawn Simorangkir, of Boudoir Queen, for a host of things, including libel, emotional distress and breach of contract. Courtney used to have high praise for Dawn, but, as with many of her friendships, the connection has somehow soured. She recently Tweeted (Twatted) that Dawn stole from her, amongst other ramblings. The Boudoir Queen is not taking it lying down and it looks like she has a pretty good case. Courtney, never one to learn her lessons, immediately got on the microblogging resource to accuse "Lohan and Kelly" (Lindsay and Ripa?!) of taking ADD drugs from her purse at the recent Coachella Music Festival. Never a dull moment!
Rumor has it that Lindsay's been texting some hunky DJ's she recently met in London - and neither one is named Samantha! Lohan has always had a reputation for being flirtatious, but the latest move has ignited another round of fireworks between the duo. The two have always had a rocky relationship and Sam has lived with the constant fear the Linds may go back to dating men. She has every reason to feel afraid. Lohan could be drawn to the cock again at any moment, like a tractor beam. Frankly, I could see it happening any day now...
Angelina Jolie's health might be in trouble - and it's allegedly causing concern on the set of her current film, Salt. The actress is looking so thin that producers have taken the actress aside to discuss the issue. Reportedly she's on a detox diet to lose twenty-one pounds in twenty days. Good lord, I hope that's not true! That's sheer in sanity. Trouble has also arose because, as you may imagine, Angie is exhausted - though she still continues to do most of her own stunts. And, of course, there are rumors of trouble between her and Brad. I can't imagine they'd still be together if they were even half as miserable as the tabloids report! That said, you can take the following with a grain of you know what: She's barely seeing Brad or the kids, despite the family's move to be near her while filming. She and Pitt are also sleeping apart and he's being denied a sexy bath-time ritual due to his alleged hanging out with the nanny. Though I'm not a huge fan of Angelina's, I hope she feels better soon. Time will tell!
The Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards have finally taken place - most stars were covered in goo, but Miley Cyrus was covered in tears instead. The bratty one apparently got choked up after receiving kudos as Favorite Female Singer - an award she didn't believe she would win. Nothing like false modesty to fool those pint-sized fans! There was an impressive amount of star power at last night's event. Notably absent, of course, were Chris Brown and Rihanna. Chris finally withdrew his name from consideration after controversy erupted over his attendance. Miley's crocodile tears aside, it sounds like the Awards show was very successful. Click here for the full winner's list!
Sometimes I forget that Lindsay Lohan essentially grew up in the spotlight while sporting the responsibility of being the main wage-earner for her entire family. I also, somehow, tend to forget that her mom and dad are batshit crazy. She seems like her own clubbing entity, existing solely to make my job easy by providing the tabloids with an endless stream of drunken antics. It's easy to lose the context of someone else's life in this position. Then I saw something that brought me crashing back to reality - Dina Lohan's Twitter account. It's almost enough warrant Lindsay a free pass. When you're the spawn of Dina and Michael Lohan, you've got a serious uphill battle, my friends. That said, use what's left of your remaining money and get yourself to a good psychologist, Lindsay. Break the cycle!
One of Britney Spears' biggest fan-run websites is about to be shut down completely on the order of her father, Jamie. Breatheheavy.com has been running for five years and accounts for a large percentage of fan activity online. Jordan Miller, owner and webmaster of the site, has issued a statement, which you can read in it's entirety here. Jordan seems to be implying that Jamie is trying to control Britney and is willing to shutdown any fan site with a dissenting opinion that does not reflect that of the conservatorship. Jamie's side, on the other hand, claims that Jordan makes a profit off of Brit's image and does so by using unauthorized photos and lyrics. At least I think that's what's going on - it's Saturday morning without coffee, as of yet. Godzilla could be attacking and I'd probably yawn and comment on how pretty his green scales look in the light of that bright ball outside. Here's a couple of links here and here. Let me know what you think!
While the parents are away, the kid will play! What to do if you're a wealthy London teen? Paint a giant penis on the roof of your folks $2 million home, naturally! Eighteen year-old Rory McInnes was inspired by a documentary, Google Earth, in which he learned that technology is allowing us to photograph every inch of Earth from space. I guess he wanted to make his own mark on the project - and chose to do so by climbing on the roof of his ritzy pad and painting a 60-foot phallus on the building! The artwork remained in place for an entire year without his parent's knowledge, until a helicopter noted the image and called The Sun. The paper in turn phoned the homeowners, who finally caught up with their son. Rory had been out galavanting around the Europe and when he was confronted only exclaimed, "Oh, you've found it then?" What a scamp! If this happened in America, he'd totally do the talk show circuit and maybe even have a fling with LeAnn Rimes. She needs the press now that her Lifetime Movie has aired!
Nope, not talking about 13 year-old Alfie - it's Jeffrey Dean Morgan who recently found out he fathered a child with an ex-girlfriend four years ago. The hitch is that the lady just told him about the kid! Needless to say, Morgan is surprised but does want to be a part of the child's life. Actress/producer Sherrie Rose had a relationship with Jeffrey, before he dated ex-fiance Mary Louise Parker. It has not been revealed why Sherrie waited four years before mentioning the child, a boy, to Morgan. I wrote a post in January, where I postulated that Jeffrey and Mary Louise's relationship fell apart upon her learning he had a secret child - turns out that wasn't the case, but it wasn't far from the truth either. Weird. It's difficult being right all the time! Just ask my boyfriend - ha ha! Jeffrey doesn't land in the tabloids often, but I hope we get a few more details on this story.
Remember the sad story of the thirteen year-old boy who allegedly fathered a child with his fifteen year-old girlfriend? I thought it was odd at the time how invasive the press was allowed to be, and how much access they were given, in light of the fact that everyone involved is a minor. Well, it turns out the Alfie Patton's dad was willing to do so - for a price. Now that he's milked his cash cow, it's been revealed that Alfie is not the father of Chantelle's baby - though he certainly has been put through the wringer. Does that not constitute some kind of emotional abuse? Who is there to protect Alfie from his own father? It's been revealed that Chantelle had been with several other boys before getting together with Alfie, one of whom is actually the father of the infant. Sad stuff, all the way around.
Operation Jolie-Pitt single mom Madonna is in effect! The whispers are about to turn from "rumor" to "fact" as 50 year-old Madge prepares to fly to Malawi later this week in a bid to adopt another tiny tot from the impoverished country. M's first attempt was met with much controversy when it was later learned that her youngest son's father was still alive. Many questioned if rules had been bent to accommodate the ultra-wealthy singer. In return, she has created both a charity as well as a documentary about the plight of Malawi. She allegedly wishes to bring home Mercy James, a female toddler whose mother died in childbirth. Technically single mothers have a more difficult time proving they can provide for an adopted child, though there's no doubt Madge is equipped with a cadre of care. Incidentally, Madonna's dogged desire to adopt again and Guy Ritchie's staunch refusal was reported as one of the many things that drove the former couple apart. However, one can't argue that being adopted by the icon would change a child's life for the better in many ways. Good luck, M!
I realize both photos are of the lovely Scarlett Johansson, but maybe there is truth to the cloning rumors... The photo on the left was taken several months in to "the married life" and she looks distinctly older. Not "old" older - I guess "mature" is a better word to describe her vibe. This reminds me of a classic girl in the 1950's who hadn't been told about sex, only that the marital bed would "make her a woman." The penis: shrouded in mystery, wrapped in condoms enigma!
Lance Armstrong has been no stranger to controversy since divorcing his first wife in order embrace fame and play around with celebrity nookie. First was his fling with songbird Sheryl Crow, followed by a tussle with Kate Hudson, as well as a variety of hook-ups in between. He's had numerous run-ins with physical pain as well - most recently breaking his collarbone during a bid to win what would have been his eighth Tour de France. That would be enough to put anyone in a bad mood, but Lance was extra cranky on a recent flight en route from Madrid to Atlanta. Pain killers and alcohol are never a good idea but combine that with a painful injury and a long flight and you've got trouble! An eyewitness on the plane said Armstrong acted like an "asshole" and was very "obnoxious" before passing out in first class. Too bad Lance dumped Kate - she would have loved to baby him through this one!
Here's a little game: see if you can spot five differences between Kim Kardashian in "real life" on the left and "retouched" Kim on the right! Somehow side-by-side 'before and after' photos of the sexy Kardashian sis have been leaked - and of course all us gossip whores are having a field day! Kim always keeps it klassy - at least she's happy to own up when kontroversy hits. She says of the "before" photo from her Complex Magazine shoot, "I'm proud of my body and my curves and this picture coming out is probably helpful for everyone to see that just because I'm on the cover of a magazine doesn't mean I'm perfect." You know what? I agree. You know what else? She might even be konfident enough to have agreed to the leak to help sales. I personally had never heard of Complex Magazine before today - and I'll bet you hadn't either!
Sweetheart Bridget hits her third destination this week during a brand-new episode of "Bridget's Sexiest Beaches" on the beloved Travel Channel (Thursday evening, for those of you who can tune in) - and it's bound to be another hot one! Jamaica is next up for exploration and you can bet that rum is on the menu. My surefire favorite moment is Bridget's recreation of the iconic Honey Ryder from the classic James Bond 007 flick, Dr. No. Anything that puts my favorite cutie in the company of Ursala Andress and Halle Berry sounds good to me. Click here for a sneak peek of Bridget in Jamaica!
David Duchovny and Téa Leoni have reconciled. The two split when David admitted to being a sex addict and sought therapy for his problem. They remained friendly for the sake of their two children, but things finally transitioned from 'chummy' to 'back in love' after the couple continued to spend time together. I hope it works out for them! Maybe Tea can invest in some wigs, giving David a new look while still remaining the same lady...
Oh my, the rumor mill is working overtime on this one... Sean Penn and Natalie Portman, seen 'canoodling'? Please say it isn't so! While the status of her virginity is on the other spectrum from the Jonas Brother end of things, I still like to picture her as pure as the driven snow. Sean would taint my Audrey Hepburn-esque princess, and that can't happen. Let's hope this one is far from true! Penn is still married to saint-in-waiting, Robin Wright Penn, and has allegedly fooled around with Lindsay Lohan.
Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen are holding a second ceremony in Costa Rica on April 3 to celebrate their recent wedding. The first took place outside of L.A., in Bridget Moynahan's church (Tom's ex), for a very small group of family and friends. Tom's young son was in attendance, by a sleight of hand on the part of the couple. (Brady didn't want to wed without his son there, and also didn't want to tip off Bridget to the proceedings, so he had the child dropped off like it was any other day and then brought him along.) Let's hope Bridget doesn't have any precious memories of Costa Rica. Tom and Gisele have already ruined God for her - I hope they don't take away the beach too! John (Tom and Bridget's son) is only a toddler. Perhaps he'll end up rolled in Gisele's Victoria's Secret lingerie, stuffed in her bag for the trip and then forced to watch his father be a selfish prick, again.
Wow! What's going on in Hollywood? There's been a spate of handsome older men deciding to get hitched - starting with Bruce Willis and working up to longtime hold-out, David Letterman. Next on the list is Harrison Ford, who recently got engaged to Calista Flockhart. Letterman wed girlfriend/ baby momma Regina Lasko. The two have been together since 1986 (!) and have a 5 year-old son, Henry, together. I'm not sure what prompted David to change his mind (it's so weird, we used to be so close. I can't believe he didn't call me!) - but it's mighty sweet. Congrats to the happy family!
Sometimes it pays to be right. I didn't want to see Julia Roberts in another film - and it turns out not much of the public did either. Her new film, Duplicity, with Clive Owen opened to disappointing numbers at the box-office, leading industry insiders to wonder if the lady has lost her golden touch. The movie opened third in a fairly non-competitive weekend to the tune of $14.4 million. I know that sounds like a lot of money, but Hollywood plays with different numbers! Paul Rudd and Jason Segal's bromantic comedy, I Love You Man, came in second and Nicholas Cage took a surprise sweep with the thriller, Knowing. When Nick Cage can pull in $10 million more over Julia in the span of two days - while sporting a bad toupee and no boobs - it's probably time to pack it in. You can bet that Katherine Heigl, Julia Roberts rumored heir to the romantic comedy throne, is salivating in the wings.
Wow! You think you've heard it all, and then something like this happens... A woman was on a recent flight yesterday from Samoa to New Zealand when she popped up to the use the restroom. While in the loo, she delivered a baby, left the newborn in the trash and went back to her seat! Who might be in trouble? The airline, Pacific Blue, for letting a woman in such an advanced state of pregnancy on a plane. Oh, that makes perfect sense! The 30 year-old lady must have had an extraordinarily quiet labor - no one was tipped off that she'd even given birth on the flight! She was already on her way to board another plane when she was apprehended and questioned. Somehow, authorities are considering not filing charges - which is sheer insanity, if that is true. That person needs some serious jail time combined with counseling, pronto!
Erykah Badu wanted to be at SXSW badly, even though a stalker was out on her lawn. She called the cops, Twittered with fans about the situation, stood by while police pepper-sprayed and cuffed the suspect and still made it to her Austin gig! "Exhaustion" is going to sound like a pretty lame excuse in the face of those actions! Hear that, Lady Sovereign?
My SXSW summary: I've talked about parties and shared some photos, now it's on to what it's really all about - the music! In the midst of all the V.I.P. revelry, I also saw some shows. Were you beginning to wonder? Once again, it's an abbreviated version of events given that the past several days have been jam-packed!
Leading in the 'keeping it even' category is action star, Bruce Willis. Bruce recently wed his 30 year-old super model girlfriend, Emma Heming. Willis is almost as famous for his long-time marriage to Demi Moore and their subsequently cozy post-divorce friendship as he is for his various films. Demi, of course, is wed to the much younger Ashton Kutcher. Either Bruce didn't want to be left out, or he wanted to make sure his three daughters weren't confused by either parent moving on with someone more age appropriate. Ashton and Emma probably have more to talk about, but no worries - they'll have plenty of time to bond during the numerous blended family vacations! Congrats to Bruce and Emma.
It took nearly a decade, but the lovely lady finally got what she wanted! Lovebirds Calista Flockhart and legendary Harrison Ford are engaged to be wed - after 'only' eight years of dating. Harrison finally proposed during a Valentine's Day vacation, with Calista's adopted son Liam in tow. I'm not sure what made him change his mind, but a big congratulations are in order! I can't wait to see the (eventual) photos of this blessed event. I know it sounds like I'm being sarcastic, but I'm actually not - for once! I wish Calista nothing but happiness and, though it took awhile, I've finally forgiven her for unleashing Alley McBeal on the world. I'm just full of love today!
Newlywed Fergie is taking on a new job - overseeing a line of shoes! "Trend right shoes that move easily from day to night" - sounds fab. Are they flat with a rubber sole? Cuz that's my day to night and I don't even have kids. Whew, is it hot in here or is it just me? Fergs will also provide an option for her fashion-conscious followers that addresses the need for a more edgy look. That brand will be called "Fergie: The Pop Culture Icon." I'm gonna get a Sharpie and mark the bottom of my shoe, "Jenna: Famous Writer Bitch." I guess the new trend is 'making shit up' - by writing what you think you are on your sole (not soul) can make it come true. Try it! Meanwhile, I'm sure ladies everywhere are happy to learn that her handsome hubby, Josh Duhamel, will be left unattended.
Is noting the obvious a paid position? If so, I'd like to apply! A "source" - who was somehow alerted to a row between Madonna and Jesus Luz - has revealed that "this is not a relationship of equals." I would have never guessed! I hope you're sitting down because you're about to learn that M is also a hypocritical control-freak. Oh, the revelations! The backstory is that Madge has told (told, not requested) that Jesus not take or make cell calls in her presence, even though she takes calls anytime she wants. Jesus has barely been allowed to keep in touch with his family, which sparked kidnapping rumors in December. The first cracks in the facade? Time will tell, but it must hitting Luz pretty hard that this ride to fame is not free...
With all the drama Britney Spears has had in her life, you think Fred Durst would've made the cut! The former Limp Bizkit "rocker" is still chatting about the fling he had with Brit six years ago. It must have been good! Fred fell hard for the cutie - back when she was in control of her own finances and had a full head of hair. Oh, the glory days! Though she continually denied their brief romance, he has remained steadfast in his claims that he was telling the truth. He does admit however that, "It just became a fiasco of madness." Odd, that's exactly how I describe Limp Bizkit's rise to fame and the taste of anyone who purchased the band's album at the time. Why I'm I writing about this? Did I just get tricked into giving Durst press? I did it all for the nookie, man.
T.R. Knight, of Grey's Anatomy fame, was involved in a three car pileup. Luckily no one was seriously injured. T.R. walked away from the accident, while two other people involved went to the hospital. Knight was not the cause of the crunch - fault has been assigned to an oncoming vehicle going the wrong way. Glad to hear the outcome wasn't worse for everyone involved! Now can I joke about the evil that is Katherine Heigl? Being that girl's main gay doesn't always pay! She'll dump you like yesterday's lunch once you both exit that "hit" show. She's a movie star, in case you didn't know...
Say it isn't so! Word is that Justin Timberlake is getting bored with Jessica Biel and the two may be on the rocks sooner than they'd like us to think. I'm no fan of Justin's: I think these two are really boring and I ultimately I think he gets way hotter ass than he deserves. He always seems to suck the life out of the women he's with - they usually start out bubbly and leave wrung out. It must be his magic stick! Biel may be the next in line to suffer under Timberlake's rule - but that means we'll get to see her bounce back, sizzling and blonde, after a little "recovery" time. Doesn't everyone know these transitional relationships don't work? Jessica thought she was safe, but Justin never had any time to bounce back from Cameron Diaz. And Cameron thought she was in the clear, but Justin as still trying to get over Britney! Justin Timberlake is still in love with Britney Spears! I've got it all figured out...
Awww, the little guy must be exhausted after all that hot Jennifer Aniston action. A nap will surely help you rest up - just in time for your next booty call, John. In case you're wondering what in the hell I'm talking about... Meghan over at Bunny With Fangs! caught Mayer Twittering about sitting cross legged for too long, which, according to him, made his penis fall asleep. He must have really had it tucked in there! Click here for the real-time picture of John's Twitter. According to Stephen Colbert, the past tense of Twitter is officially "Twatted." Colbert is a genius in our midst. Bow down, folks!
Lisa Rinna, poster woman for what not to do with Restalyne (a lip plumper), was recently spotted on the corner of Melrose Avenue, touting cardboard signs. She wasn't promoting a bikini car wash - rather it was an odd bid to land a job on the CW's redux of, you guessed it, Melrose Place! Actively lobbying for a spot "acting" next to Ashlee Simpson? That is desperate! It's rumored that Heather Locklear will not be returning to the show she helped make famous the first time around - probably a wise decision if that's the company she'd be forced to keep.
And for once I'm not talking about Miley Cyrus or Paris Hilton. How refreshing! This time it's self-proclaimed diva, Mariah Carey. Butterfly lover and her servant husband, Nick Cannon, have something in mind for their one year anniversary - another wedding! Do you think even her friends and family rolled their eyes at this one? It's like Paris and her endless birthday celebrations. I know you think it's all about you - but do I have to act like it's all about you, too? I could not imagine being a part of Mariah's inner circle. I'll bet she doesn't even know when her friend's birthdays fall - nothing exists outside of her! The upcoming repeat nuptials sound like another excuse to garner attention, squeeze into a gown and spend her millions. Sigh.
Elizabeth Hurley and the rich dude she stole from one of her friends years ago are getting divorced. What? I totally thought that was true love! Ha. Arun Nayar, a wealthy business man, fell hard for Elizabeth, leaving his wife at the time for the trashy actress. Elizabeth first caught the public's eye as the buxom date on the arm of long-time love Hugh Grant at the premiere of his breakthrough flick, Four Weddings and a Funeral. She quickly climbed the ranks of Hollywood, memorably starring in the first of the Austin Powers films. She briefly won sympathy from the world when Hugh was busted for soliciting a blow job from a hooker. Their relationship never recovered from the indiscretion. She went on to date a series of high-profile wealthy men, including birthing a son with one of the top earners. Now Skanky Pants is on the loose again - though she's gonna have to work double-time to nab another man with her faded charms. Unless Hugh is still interested, in which case she's in luck!
John Mayer is known less for being a gentleman and more for being a loud-mouthed player. Will his true colors shine through, or will he be able to zip it? Star Magazine's cover this week is a doozy - and it'll be trouble for Jennifer Aniston if it's true. Star is claiming that Mayer is considering accepting a $10 million offer, in exchange for revealing lurid details of his year long relationship with Aniston. Amongst the tidbits are John's personal photo album, "the night she called him Brad in bed" and her obsession with her looks. Nothing there that doesn't range between 'bullshit' and 'duh' on my radar...
A backyard wedding, complete with a BBQ feast? I know I have Texas on my mind right now as I get ready to delve into SXSW, but my brain is not addled from too much tequila in the sun - at least not yet! I'm just pulling a line of "reporting" from my good friends at Star Magazine. This week, Star is claiming that Reese Witherspoon has finally agreed to marry Jake Gyllenhaal after his third attempt on bended knee. The two plan to wed sooner than later - preferably in the mellow confines of her backyard complete with a Southern barbeque menu. It's that last little tidbit, offered by an "insider", that makes me doubt the validity of this item - but only time will tell who is correct! Reese was recently part of a photo shoot for Avon, where the engagement rumor was sparked over the sighting of a large sparkler on her hand, and Witherspoon's move to slip the ring in her bag...
Kanye West and his manager, Don Crowley, have been charged with two counts of vandalism, two counts of battery and two counts of grand theft in relation to an incident at L.A. International Airport in September 2008. The two erupted in a rage towards photographers trying to snap the duo. They managed to smash some cameras and other equipment before the scuffle was curtailed. Both could face time in jail, but will most likely walk away paying some hefty fines. DO THEY'D LET WEST BLOG IN ALL CAPS FROM JAIL? I'M SURE KANYE WOULD HAVE A LOT TO SAY ABOUT HIS CELL CONDITIONS! That explains why Kanye has recently seen in the company of Lindsay Lohan - she must have been giving him legal advice and tips on how to survive the pokey.
Well, they're no Brad & Angelina... but it is refreshing to have a new alleged affair to write about. I always thought Eddie Cibrian and I would be friends - the kind of friends that get naked in a hot tub and drink tequila! We haven't even met and yet he's doing me all kinds of favors. What a guy! US Weekly has broken the story of married LeAnn Rimes and hot married with children co-star Eddie Cibrian getting frisky on the set of a Lifetime movie. That's almost too perfect! Didn't Tori Spelling steal herself a new husband the same way? It's every little girl's dream to follow in the footsteps of a Spelling. Nothing but class. Of course they both have denied the affair, but US has photos of them smooching in a restaurant so it seems the jig is up. Note to those having affairs: Don't go out in public if you don't want people to learn of your indiscretions!
Feuds including a war of the words are pretty standard. Feuds involving the release of a sex tape? Not so much. Rappers 50 Cent and Rick Ross have been verbally sparring for awhile, but 50 Cent recently took their fight waaaay over the top. He's chosen to release a sex tape featuring himself having sexual intercourse with Rick Ross' wife, who is also the mother of his children! Well, on an up note, there's a new sex tape on the market that doesn't feature Paris Hilton. Man, this is a dirty deed! It's so disrespectful, which was obviously the point, but that's pretty much the lowest move I've heard of in awhile.
Natasha Richardson, Liam Neeson's wife and Vanessa Redgrave's daughter, has been involved in a serious skiing accident. Details are still not confirmed, but it's being reported that she may have suffered a traumatic brain injury. So sad! I hope she and her family are okay and that things turn out to be less severe than what is currently suspected.
TMZ infamously shamed Northern Trust Bank into returning more than $1.6 billion in bailout money after the website busted the company hosting a lavish party in L.A. Part of the celebration? A private performance by Sheryl Crow at the House of Blues. You got all that cash and you booked Crow? Ya'll get ripped off! Thanks to TMZ however, the public did not. The intrepid reporters recently caught up with Sheryl who exclaimed, "No one really gives a shit about TMZ." I do believe it's the other way around! Click here to watch Crow get bitchy. You fucked up Sheryl and you have no more room to pass the buck than Northern Trust.
Anna Nicole Smith's doctor/psychologist, Khristine Eroshevich, has finally turned herself in to the police. Eroshevich was booked for conspiring to over-prescribe medications to the deceased star. She's thought to have been in cahoots with Howard Stern and Anna's other prescribing doctor, Sandeep Kapoor. Khristine was relesed on $20,000 bail.
Ryan Adams strikes me as the type of self-absorbed guy who believes it's all about him. It's all Ryan, all the time, in Ryan's world. Mandy Moore, the hot woman he recently wed, is sweet and somehow must suffer from low self-esteem because she's now married to Ryan. All of this leads me to believe that Adams would tout a trip to Austin as a fun, funky honeymoon destination while taking the opportunity to promote his career - culminating in a run-in with me at SXSW where I can kick that little fucker in the shins. Congratulations you crazy kids! At least you have a hot wife to kiss your soon to be bruised knees.
Madonna is considering adopting again. Why doesn't she save herself a few bucks and continue to date young men instead? Adopting a child requires 18+ years of time, money, commitment and unconditional love whereas dating younger dudes requires some lingerie, Botox and the freedom to bail whenever the hell you want!
Lindsay Lohan may not have to face a judge after all, if her lawyer gets his way. They are calling a "paparazzi defense" into play, citing that they paps have made it impossible for her to attend her alcohol education classes. Missing the classes is apparently the only reason behind the warrant being issued, so the epic proportion of this current drama has been overblown. But it's LaLohan we're talking about here, so how could it not? Note to Lindsay: it is difficult to avoid the paparazzi, but it makes it a lot easier if you don't call to let them know where you are at all times!
What's it like to tout around some silent man candy, only to have him steal the limelight? Just ask Miley Cyrus! Justin Gaston has remained (mostly) mum while in the presence of Ms. Entitled, but yesterday TMZ caught several fans requesting camera time with the hunk while leaving Miley on the sidelines. Wanna guess how she reacted? I'll give you a hint - she didn't like it! Justin got scolded and slapped on the arm while making his way back to her car. Oh, heck yeah. Click here for the hilarious video!
If you have $28 million floating around, you can buy your way within throwing distance of the Playboy Mansion! Is an eyeful of the Grotto worth that kind of cash and does it come with a lifetime of invites to all those great parties? Hugh and Kimberly Hefner have put Kim's house up for sale and there's no doubt that either one of them are very happy about it. Though the couple split up ages ago, the two never divorced and Kim has continued to live in very close proximity to the Mansion ever since. Now with the kids off to school, Hugh is looking to downsize Kimberly's living space. That might have a ring of truth to it, but the real reason more likely has to do with the looming financial troubles rather than a sudden urge to kick Kim out of her posh pad. Click here to see photos of the "home" for sale. I hope somebody friendly to the Playboy cause snaps up the place - it's mighty tight property line!
With Joaquin Phoenix's bizarre behavior of late, nothing would surprise me! Michael Jackson made a very interesting appearance at a London press conference yesterday. Not news? How about the fact that it looks like an impostor may have filled in for Jacko! Perhaps Michael was busy helping Phoenix with his rap career and simply couldn't be in two places at once. That theory makes as much sense as any, at this point. Click here for footage. You can also read about details the problems this situation may pose for the King of Pop (i.e. if it wasn't Jackson, he may have trouble getting his tour insured in the near future). The YouTube clip is so weird - it doesn't even sound like the normally shy MJ. I didn't really care one way or the other about the upcoming concert, but this has definitely caught my attention. What do you think? Did Michael actually show up, or was it some bastard's five minutes in the spotlight?
I've always admired Steve Martin, but this puts him over the top... The iconic comedian/writer penned a play in 1993, Picasso at the Lapin Agile, a work that has since been performed around the world. The story focuses on a meeting between Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso at a bar in Paris, where the two debate the merits of genius and science. Sounds pretty cool, right? Well a high school theater class in La Grande, Oregon planned to perform the work - but the show was cancelled due to an outpouring of letters from concerned parents over the subject matter! Wow, what century is this again? There are a lot worse things teenagers could focus on, even in Oregon! Somehow word reached Martin that the play was about to be banned - he took matters into his own hands and is now funding an off-site location for the performance. He says he "did not want the play acquiring a reputation it does not deserve" which drove his desire to personally fund the student endeavor. Now that's putting your money where your mouth is, while simultaneously taking as stance against censorship. Talk about setting a positive example! Any leftover funds from Martin's generous contribution will go towards funding acting scholarships for the students.
It's pretty lame when you have to resort to this... Watchmen honchos have taken to begging hardcore fans to see the recently released film again, and again, if possible. While the flick managed to rake in a decent amount at the box office on opening weekend, it's still falling way short of projections having netted "only" $92 million so far - and the budget still has yet to be met. One of the screenwriters, David Hayter, warns that, "... if it drops off the radar after the first weekend, they will never allow a film like this to be made again." Wow, that would be something! A film that unapologetically beats the shit out of women at every turn, never to be made again? Bring it on.
You can be damn sure the paparazzi are going to surround Lindsay Lohan and her homestead like she's in the frickin' zoo until she turns herself over to the police. This is hot news, people! Howard Stern must be grateful for the momentary diversion. The updates are flooding in by the second, but here's the latest: Lindsay and Sam are holed up in LaLohan's home, they're having a terrible row, Lindsay threw something and shattered a window, the police have knocked on the door and neither girl will answer, the police say they are not there to arrest her but they are taking the time to issue parking tickets to the throngs of reporters and photographers. Did you catch all of that? Sheer chaos!
MTV Brazil is running a pretty kick-ass ad breaking down who's slept with who - literally a diagram of celebrity booty - as a public service announcement on safe sex. The approach is so fresh and bold - though it probably won't appear in the states, it's causing quite a stir elsewhere. The thrust of the ad, of course, is to point out that you're not only sleeping with your partner - you are also technically fucking everyone else they've been with prior to you. That's why condoms are so important! Would Madonna be such a hot ticket item to Jesus Luz if he knew she'd also been with Vanilla Ice and Dennis Rodman? Is he even old enough to have been made aware of either of those characters? Either way, the information is enough to cool the ardor of almost anyone! Click here for the lowdown!
Brief whispers were swirling that Britney was dating her longtime manager, Jason Trawick - though US Magazine has recently squashed the rumor. I'm sure Jason helped put a stop to the talk, as he wants to be seen as a professional and has put in four years of hard work - not only with Britney, but her family and staff as well. I hope Brit has a good (or several good) vibrators - she's not getting away from her dad's rule anytime soon!
Julia Roberts has deigned to star in a frickin' movie and now we're never gonna hear the end of it! Mrs. Moder has been on an extended hiatus, due to the arduous task of popping out some kids with that guy she stole from a sweet little make-up assistant all those years ago. You'd think no one had ever given birth before Julia. Now she's slithering her way back in the limelight, acting like she's the second coming of God. What's she proud of these days, besides her big yap? "To make a movie as the mother of three children under 3? That's an accomplishment I'm proud of." And without a single scrap of help, I'm sure? All on your very lonesome without even one well-paid nanny? The sun powers its energy off the warmness and generosity of your heart, you hard-working woman! Maybe we'll get lucky and she'll take another break after sucking the lifeblood out of whipping boy, Clive Owen.
Katy, you're young and saucy so maybe you felt like taking a chance... but everyone knows that Mariah Carey has a lock on any and all butterfly action! Bold move, Perry. Hope you can outrun Nick Cannon because that's who's gonna be coming after your ass when Mimi catches wind. And that youthful looking hat? Also Carey teen lookalike territory. You're lucky it didn't have Hello, Kitty! on it...
Perhaps Miss May would have come and gone without much notice, but now she's done the whole 'lots of liquor in the system while choosing to operate a motor vehicle' - a move that's most likely upped her chances of becoming a tabloid favorite, however brief. I think a D.U.I. is tantamount to flashing your cooter. Obviously the former is a lot more serious than the latter. Flashing your lady-bits is less likely to kill someone. Unless you're Paris Hilton - in which case there is a fair amount of danger. Crystal McCahill, Playboy's May Centerfold, was getting off work from a nightclub called Climax. She had a few post-shift shots before deciding to drive home. I assume she'd changed from her Climax uniform, unless it's a club where farm boys go to get off. Anyways, she was pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving after blowing through a stoplight. And here we are - a girl who looks better loaded in a mugshot than I did at my senior prom. Her blood alcohol level was twice the legal limit. Everyone involved is lucky there wasn't a more serious ending to this story. Don't ever drink and drive, please!
Upset that Rihanna has reunited with alleged abuser Chris Brown? You're not alone! Cometic giants Revlon have hired a company to secretly poll consumers to see if Rihanna's poor decision has affected her deal with Cover Girl - i.e. are women disappointed enough with the events that they're turning away from purchasing CG make-up? The survey and subsequent results, which weren't supposed to be leaked in the first place, will most likely remain under wraps but the fact that Revlon bothered to nose around at all is pretty telling... It's obvious if Rihanna continues to support Brown (it's been noted that she wants the court to go easy on him) that her endorsement future could very well be in jeopardy.
So, a Coke lover and a DJ walk into a bar... Oh, wait - that was so last night. I guess they made up! What on earth are Lindsay Lohan, Samantha Ronson and Kanye West doing hanging out together? There isn't enough room on the block, much less the city, for all that ego to be in one place! Is Kanye building a pussy posse? Radiohead should be very, very afraid right now. If they snatch up screeching Miley Cyrus for their gang, it'll be curtains for the beloved band.
Wow, this is big breaking news! Howard Stern, Anna Nicole Smith's former lawyer and lover, has finally been charged in connection to her untimely death. Authorities always suspected Stern had something to do with the former model's demise - he's been accused of keeping her drugged on methadone as a way of controlling her and, thusly, her substantial fortune. I'm glad someone continued to pursue this - it took over two years, but it looks like justice might finally be served. Howard, along with doctors Sandeep Kapoor and Khristine Eroshevich have been charged with a total of eight felonies. Stern and Kapoor turned themselves in last night and have been released on bail. Eroshevich has not been located. The story is still developing, but I'm happy to hear of this breakthrough. It's truly criminal what was done to Anna Nicole. I wonder if they'll follow through on charges in regards to her son Daniel as well? The timing of his death has always seemed mighty suspicious!
Yay, Bridget! My hopes were confirmed last night: Bridget's Sexiest Beaches will be a hit! Nothing can replace The Girl's Next Door, but this comes pretty damn close. Expect to see Holly drop by in a future episode to share in some brief T.V. time with my favorite host. Might be a bummer for Holly - she'll probably chat about Criss Angel, filmed when they were together ('canoodling' in Vegas) and broken up with by the time the installment will air. Awkward! But this is Bridget's time now. She charmed everyone in her path while Down Under. Some are complaining she didn't go under the radar enough for the esteemed Travel Channel, but I think she did a great job and will continue to prove her chops. She's off to Croatia in the next episode - few can argue that the locale is anything but unique! What did you guys think? Did anyone get a chance to tune in? Let me know!
Heath Ledger will always be missed - a handsome, young, talented actor who was beloved by all. Everyone wanted to see more of him and the work we have to share will always be tragically limited. But Heath had a little secret - he also wanted to direct! That's something, if we're really lucky, we might still get to experience. It's rumored that Ledger directed a video for NW indie stalwarts, Modest Mouse - specifically the song "King Rat" which is a bonus track from the We Were Dead Before The Ship Even Sank album. Lead singer, Isaac Brock, recently revealed to Pitchfork that he and Heath had the pleasure of spending the afternoon together in Australia, where the actor expressed an interest in directing. Terry Gilliam was also to be involved by lending his considerable animation talents to the project. Ledger and the director were working on a film together, The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnasuss, which Heath was able to partially complete before his untimely passing. Though the status of the actual Modest Mouse video is a little hazy, the rumor might be enough to satiate Heath's fans. A little something new is better than nothing at all, especially when there's no turning back to fill the void.
I, much like Jennifer Aniston, have given up hope of ever having Brad Pitt returned to me in the same condition as when I used to fantasize about him. Daddy Brad is just not the same as Legends of the Fall Brad. Angelina Jolie seems hellbent on using him up, spitting him out and sucking all the prettiness out of him while she's at it. The latest scandal? Brad rubbed the nanny's back in order to comfort her! What did Angie do? Slapped him across the face, of course! I wish this were true, but given the source it seems a little unlikely. I should clarify - it's not that I'd be happy to learn Brad had been slapped across the face by his lover. Rather, if this actually happened, it might finally be enough of a catalyst to get Brad to move on. However, Angie's too crafty to lose her cool and do something as overt as a slap across the face. Plus, she wouldn't go after Brad. She'd be the kind to slowly drive the nanny crazy with tortuous mental gymnastics, until the poor girl ran screaming from the house. Meanwhile, Star Magazine asserts that Shiloh has developed an imaginary friend named Amy - whom she enjoys more than her siblings! The only thing imaginary about this situation are the cooked up stories - not that I don't get a kick out of it all...
Chris Brown has finally withdrawn his name from the nominee list for the upcoming Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Awards. Fucking-a, it sure took long enough! Apparently Viacom/Nickelodeon decided to heed public outcry, though they're still trying to make it look like it was Brown's idea - 'cuz that guy deserves a classy exit. Chris released a statement via his handlers which notes, "Unfortunately, the controversy surrounding the incident last month has shifted the focus from the music to whether he should be allowed to be among those nominated." Translation: Golly gee, gosh darnit! If that bitch had just shut-up, people wouldn't be focusing on how I allegedly beat the shit out of someone I said I loved and folks could concentrate on what's really important - my music. Shucks. That silly little controversy is distracting from Chris Brown's talent the way OJ and that pesky alleged murder distracted everyone from the football star's formerly sterling reputation. What a pain in the ass. Clearly this guy should be allowed to stand in front of a stadium full of kids - not.
This moment right here is why I dearly love my job... Katie Holmes has long hair again and I get to report about it as news! And I get to be excited! Katie, mother of Scientology's celebrity clone, has been looking anything but good for several years now. What with the druggings being drug around the world to promote a movie about Hitler, the fake marriage and that turn on Broadway... all of it can really wear a girl out! Add a public break-up with a former BFF (Victoria Beckham) and you've got the mix for a greasy haired, punishing detox breakdown. I guess Tom took pity and let her momentarily regain her youth while in Japan, during yet another promotional tour for Valkyrie. How long it will last remains to be seen, but let's relish in the moment while we can...
TMZ revealed the identity of the woman, who sent the text that provoked the alleged beating that fateful night for Rihanna and Chris Brown, this morning. The lady in question? Brown's 40 year-old manager, Tina Davis, who Chris was rumored to have previously been sexually involved with at the age of 16. I've said it before and I guess I'll have to say it again - could this story get in worse? When will this saga be resolved? Ugh. And I thought I was sick of Octomom! Davis reportedly sent a three page text to Brown about meeting up later in the evening, which sparked an emotional reaction from Rihanna. Chris Brown is up for a Nickelodeon Kid's Choice Award later this month. Why would a young man facing jail time for allegedly, brutally beating his girlfriend be up for an award via a channel devoted to children? Because they voted for him months ago before the horrendous scandal erupted, of course. Shame on you, Nickelodeon. I can't believe all the pansy-assed fuckers out there that won't speak up against this despicable behavior.
The footage has arrived! Click here for Britney Spears and her "pussy hanging out" verbal slip. She had just wrapped up the song "Slave 4 You" with the lyrics, "like that" in Tampa, Florida. Frankly it sounds more like "lick that" to me - though we know the "If You Seek Amy" singer wouldn't be adverse to a little lyrical trickery. Perhaps it wasn't a wardrobe malfunction after all - maybe it was supposed to be a part of the show! Either way, so much for the family-friendly tour... Her young sons, Sean Preston and Jayden James, have reportedly been present for some of the Circus events, though the word pussy is probably thrown around as freely as the word 'Doritos' at their homestead - and that's just Kevin Federline's pad!
Nineteen year-old Heroes star Hayden Panettierre was recently in Hawaii to take part in a charity event, where she repaid the kind folks who ponied up the cash to fly her there by acting like an ass. The Rehabilitation Hospital of the Pacific asked Hayden to attend the fundraiser, surely as a way to help promote the event, which she did - presumably more so for a free trip and less so out of the goodness of her heart. Well, the event has definitely received a ton of press - though probably not for the reasons either party had hoped. Panettierre, who normally has a sweet demeanor, had quite the red carpet meltdown. She barely paused on her way into the event, was rude to everyone in her path and even screamed, "Don't you ever touch me!" - in response to a local reporter asked for a few minutes of her time. She then turned to the press and exclaimed, "You all make my life miserable!" I know it must be difficult to get over someone as hot as Milo Ventimiglia and perhaps you indulged too liberally in the island punch, but at least keep it together until you get inside! Don't you know how quickly the Internet works?
Meet the latest Sex & The City beverage: The Kitty-tini. Those ladies are so catty! Is there any way I can wrap the word 'pussy' into this post, since I'm pushing it this far? No? Oh well, bottoms up!
Damn! I'm on my way to see Watchmen this afternoon and one thing's already for sure... that's not Billy Crudup's actual penis I'll be viewing on the big screen. Crudup plays blue superhero Dr. Manhattan in the much anticipated flick - and one scene does indeed feature some full-frontal action. Sadly Billy is wearing a specially formed suit over his "privates." In short, I won't be seeing what Claire Danes saw back in the day. Guess I'll have to satiate myself with some movie popcorn instead. Sigh!
You know it's the real deal when you can stroll down the street with your cellphone in your lover's face and he still gazes adoringly at you. Prognosis? He's definitely into her - and I'm thrilled for the adorable couple.
Nothing like facing mortality to make lost love sparkle! The on/off and now on again coupling of Travis Barker and Shanna Moakler has re-solidified. The two plan on renewing their vows soon - the news comes almost to the day of their divorce plans from last year. Travis, as most everyone knows, survived a horrific plane crash with D.J. AM in 2008. Shanna and Travis have obviously had their ups and downs, but with two children and lots of history in the mix it seems like a special reunion nonetheless. Congrats, you two!
We're not talkin' Zac Efron's mom buying condoms for him - we're on to another generation, completely. Jerry Hall, former supermodel and ex-wife of Mick Jagger, is coming out with a tell-all autobiography sometime this spring. Unlike Miley Cyrus, Hall has lived long enough (and accomplished enough) to actually warrant a book about her life. The 52 year-old blonde bombshell will not be holding back on the details, a fact sure to make senior citizen Jagger shudder just a bit. Best quote so far? "I find it a bit creepy if you're having sex with people the same age as your children." Not coincidently, Mick and Jerry's marriage fell apart when Mick fathered his seventh child with a 29 year-old Brazilian model. Mick's children range from 39 to 10 years in age. The salacious details are a bit out of date for most gossip-mongers - but the book promises to be a blast, nonetheless.
Zac Efron recently revealed information that no one really needed to know - his mother "stuffed" his Christmas stocking with condoms, the economy box no less. Extra large, I presume? Public opinion on his mother and her actions range from "responsible" to "creepy." My take? She's protecting her investment! She's surely met Zac's girlfriend, Vanessa Hudgens - the less talented, racy, desperate to marry "actress." That's the kind of girl that would "accidentally" get pregnant, but due to her "strict" beliefs can't have a child out of wedlock and abortion wouldn't be an option. And oops, suddenly Momma's edged off the money train. Solution? Wrap it up, son!
Alleged woman beater Chris Brown continued his tour of no remorse yesterday after his brief court appearance. Brown was present for 4 minutes before his arraignment was adjourned and rescheduled for early April. You think he'd call it after that, but instead he chose to spend the rest of the day drinking in the company of body guards at a hotel bar. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe the legal drinking age in California is 21 - Chris is 19 years old. Naturally, many in Rihanna's camp are very concerned about her rumored decision to reunite with Brown. Most believe Chris' tearful performance at Diddy's Miami mansion had less to do with winning Rihanna back and more to do with hoping her forgiveness would help the scandal disappear. The best thing across the board would be maximum jail time for Brown, allowing Rihanna the space to realize that Brown is a complete asshole.
'Whew, those "early teen years" were just, like, so fuckin' jam packed. There is no frickin' possible way I could ever, like, carry all those memories in my head - I simply must write a book.' That's my supposition of Miley's "thought" process and how she decided to come out with an autobiography at the tender age of 16. Her team's thought process? 'Let's milk this bitch before she pulls a Jamie Lynn Spears and the well dries up.' The Cyrus tome, Miley Cyrus: Miles To Go, is hitting bookshelves this Tuesday and is being pumped hard by the Mouse House. Some of the revelations shared in the craptastic work? Miley (formerly Destiny Hope Cyrus) was bullied in school and her early teen years were lonely and friendless. If only she had remained that way - we'd all be better off! She also refers to Nick Jonas as "Prince Charming" and claims she knows they "weren't being their best selves" when they briefly dated. Sadly, the book went to print before the Valley Girl braying, birth control huffing, underwear model "friending", dick sucking teen queen could revel in her Radiohead snub.
Brad Pitt hit Washington, D.C. today to meet with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn to discuss his "Make It Right" Foundation, a non-profit organization that is providing clean, environmentally friendly, affordable housing to people left devastated by annihilation of the 9th ward in New Orleans. Pitt has been consistent in his dedication to this cause. Hopefully he'll get more support for this amazing project now that Obama is in office. A lot can be said about the actor's personal life, but this earns Brad nothing but gold stars and warm fuzzies. The good people of Louisiana still need our help, and Brad is single-handedly helping keep this issue in the spotlight. Thanks for caring, Mr. Pitt!
Tom Brady! And frankly, who can blame him? Tom recently wed supermodel Gisele Bundchen in a "surprise" ceremony following a Christmas-time engagement. Now? He's already running errands for his new wife while she waits in the car with the kid! (Brady has a child, John Moynahan, with former love Bridget.) I wonder if Gisele is a "rules" girl? Now that she's nabbed her man, she's done with the best behavior! Maybe that's why her ex-boyfriend, Leonardo Di Caprio, grabbed a younger model (Bar Raphael) he could train? Sounds like it's time to get to work Tom - and not for your football team.
OMFG, please don't let this be true! Star Magazine is reporting that Rihanna and Chris may have gotten hitched while reuniting at Diddy's Miami mansion. The Florida trip marks the first time the two had seen each other since Brown allegedly beat Rihanna after a pre-Grammy party. Rihanna, as we know, had fled to Barbados to recover in the company of close friends and family. Photographers captured Chris jet-skiing while in Miami and there were also reports that he was clubbing without his girlfriend while in town. Chris has shown no remorse - to have Rihanna not only take him back, but possibly have married him, is pretty much the worst news. Doesn't she know history repeats itself? Men like that don't change, they usually get worse! Read up on Ike and Tina Turner. I'm not adverse to being crass and this certainly is not a situation to joke about - therefore I'll solidly put the blame on my friend, who suggested "Beat It" and "He Hit Me, And It Felt Like A Kiss" as wedding tunes. Ugh.
It's not some crazy three-way, it's the upcoming SXSW music festival in Austin, Texas! Juliette Lewis has switched it up - no more Licks - now it's the Romantiques. She's going with a darker, more emotional "groove" and believes the project needs a new name. The album, Terra Incognita, produced by Mars Volta wunderkind Omar Lopez, will be released this spring. I hope we get lucky enough to catch her new band! I got to see the Licks back in the day and it was pretty fab. I was lucky enough to met Ms. Lewis after that show in Tucson, Arizona. She was gracious as all get-out, even agreeing to chat
with myself and a friend directly after a post-show shower. That sounds kinky, but it was quite
tame! We waited patiently in the "green room" while she rinsed down from her
rockin' stage romp. She was beautiful, even clad in a t-shirt and shorts. Frankly, the thought that she'd slept
with Brad Pitt was running through my mind non-stop as we
hung out. I have to say, I felt a little closer to him that day...
Lauren Conrad - the soon to be retired "star" - has a 3 book deal with HarperCollins, presumably for a hefty sum. The "plot" of the first book revolves around a young woman who moves to L.A. and predictably surprise! - becomes the lead in hit reality television series. What a bold concept! Where will she draw her inspiration from and how handsomely has she paid her ghost writer? This is ridiculous, sad and annoying. Trees will die so LC can put faux pen to paper and help "transport her readers to another place." The only way Lauren could ever effectively transport anyone is if she hired a limo, took the carload to a bar and got everyone completely liquored up on her tab. You know who deserves a well-paid book deal? Pretty much anyone else.
The girl who said she'd never do T.V. again, after finding teen soap "The O.C." too constraining, is deigning to drop into our nighttime laps by way of the upcoming "Melrose Place" sequel. Because we know this re-do of M.P. is going to be soooo much classier. Combined with the fact that she hasn't landed an acting job in very long time, makes it easier to suck up her "pride" and audition for a gig. Welcome back, Mischa - if you actually get the role, that is...
Big news! Hope you're sitting down... Halle Berry is coming out with her own brand of perfume! Will it smell of hot, sexy musk mixed with ridiculously handsome baby daddy? Probably not, that's for private time. It does, however, promise to take you to the beach via fig and mimosa mixed with a woody undertone. If the woody undertone is boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, then I think it'll will be a hit! If Paris Hilton can shill her stank, then the immensely more likable star shouldn't have a problem when she hits the celebrity saturated scent market.
This photo makes me sad for Hef. I finally got to watch "The Girls Move Out" on E! last night and it was definitely the end of an era for The Girls Next Door. The spark has gone out - not only in the faux tri-romance, but in Hef and the Mansion as well. It actually bummed me out! Of course the episode was filmed ages ago and we already know the outcome: Kendra is engaged to pro football player Hank Baskett and she's getting her own show. Bridget filmed "Bridget's Beaches" (does anyone know if this ever aired?) and is now dating a nice young man. Holly? Embarrassingly by the time this show hit E!, she'd already quit her job a Playboy Magazine, publicly dissed Hefner and has been dumped by Criss Angel. Criss is a dirty dude and not even Holly could tame him. Last I heard, she was moving home with her folks - the ultimate in down-and-out. I wonder if this will make her second guess the decision to leave her cushy former life? The most heartbreaking moment of the show was when Hef confided to long-time secretary and friend, Mary, that he didn't think Holly was happy and that she'd probably be moving on soon. Holly actually leaves for a "photo shoot" in Vegas at one point in the show. It's so obvious that she's completely done with Hugh and is off to fuck Criss. Well, classy is as classy does and I wonder what her next move will include. I'll bet the Mansion staff was thrilled to get rid of her! As we know, Hef is now with 19 year-old twins, Kristina and Karissa Shannon, two trashy teens who love to break the law and get in bar scuffles. Good times! They look none too happy to be at the Playboy icon's side. It was probably a lot more fun when the cameras were around 24-7! Hef is looking so sad in his (really) old age - I hope he finds some true love before he passes.
Though Sean Penn won hearts and applause on Oscar night due to his loud proclamation for gay marriage, it sounds like he needs some training in the appreciation of women's rights now. Penn, known equally for his amazing acting skills on-screen and volatile temper off-screen, didn't hold back during a recent run-in with ex-wife Madonna. When Penn spotted Madge at a post Academy Awards bash with Jesus Luz he proclaimed, "Another child?" Okay, that part is pretty funny. However, The Daily Mail has exhaustive portrayal of the former "Poison Penn's" and their tumultuous marriage - including the time he tied her to a chair and threatened to beat her with a baseball bat! Fast-forward to his marriage with Robin Wright-Penn and realize she's allegedly not fairing much better. Read a Penn Oscar rant here, where one writer expresses his extreme distaste for Sean's speech, including his lack of "thank you" to his long-suffering wife. I realize this isn't particularly current news. It's just that I'm shocked to learn certain well known, strong, high-profile women have been abused. I'm depressed Rihanna has decided to get back together with Chris Brown, so I guess this kind of issue is on my mind. Abuse is such a serious issue and, though I realize it's scary and can be perceived as humiliating, I really wish more women were able to speak out about their experiences. More so, I wish the type of men prone to violence were educated in how to handle anger so awful situations, like the ones we've read about of late, wouldn't happen at all. 
