Friday, February 27, 2009

CONGRATS TO THE HAPPY "RICH" COUPLE!

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen surprised everyone by getting married last night…in a small Catholic Church in Santa Monica. Not a lot of people were there…and Gisele had her 3 dogs, each wearing a designer collar. No recession here...they EACH make about $35 million a year!

SIMPSONS MAKES HISTORY!

The Simpsons has just been renewed for 2 more seasons, making it the longest-running primetime series in U.S. TV history- surpassing Gunsmoke. On the flip side, CBS just renewed TV's longest-running reality series, Survivor, bringing it to Seasons 19 and 20.

THIS WEEKEND...

Everyone scream…the Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience is in theatres today…shot during their Burnin Up tour in Cali and NY – one part shirtless. They recco to bring earplugs.

CELEBRITY APPRENTICE IS BACK...

Sunday night Donald Trump opens up his boardroom for The Celebrity Apprentice…Joan Rivers, Melissa, Tom Green, and Claudia Jordan, Andrew Dice Clay, D.O.N.D briefcase #13 model. First task- baking and selling cupcakes.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

ONE LESS NAKED LADY ON THE SCENE

Lead singer Steven Page will be leaving the Barenaked Ladies by "mutual agreement." There was no mention in the statement of Page's drug arrest last year or whether that might be related to the announcement.


CHRIS BROWN GETS NO AIR- TIME

Chris Brown was about to launch his movie career…his first major film called Bone Deep just finished shooting last month- they still have to add music, it’ll be out January 8th next year…but Sony Pictures decided yesterday they are basically erasing Chris from the trailers, posters and TV commercials…they’re now going to focus on Hayden Christiensen, Paul Walker, Matt Dillon and T.I. – as he’ll be out of jail by then.


McDREAMY IS NOT McLEAVING...

You may have heard rumors that Patrick Dempsey (McDreamy) is leaving Grey’s Anatomy after the March 12th episode – the synopsis reads quote, "After learning at a deposition that more of his patients have died than survived, Derek decides to quit." – Ladies…Dempsey has no desire to leave the show, and producers have every intention of keeping him.

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

THE 81st ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS!

Best Picture- Slumdog Millionaire
Best Director- Danny Boyle, Slumdog Millionaire
Best Actor- Sean Penn, Milk
Best Supporting Actor- Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Best Actress- Kate Winslet, The Reader
Best Supporting Actress- Penelope Cruz, Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Best Animated Feature Film- WALL-E
Original Screenplay- Dustin Lance Black, Milk
Adapted Screenplay-Simon Beaufoy, Slumdog Millionaire

THE FASHION

The colors on the Red Carpet last night were quite muted, with many white, light and-neutral-colored gowns. A few stars wore black, though, and asymmetrical silhouettes were also a big trend. Worth noting, Mickey Rourke walked the red carpet wearing a pendant around his neck with a picture of his beloved Chihuahua LOKI, who died last week.

HERE’S WHAT WE DIDN’T SEE--

Immediately after a winner went on stage to accept their Oscar, a large monitor began counting down from 45 seconds in large white numbers. When it hit ten seconds, the numbers changed to black. When the countdown ended, the screen flashed "PLEASE WRAP UP." However, they decided NOT to run the clock when Slumdog Millionaire director Danny Boyle, Kate Winslet, Sean Penn and Heath Ledger’s family came on stage.

-- Penelope Cruz bumped into Tom Cruise, apparently it was QUITE awkward…no word on the Jennifer Aniston/John Mayer/Brad and Angelina show-down but we did hear that they ducked out when the boring awards were given out but unfortunately they missed their cue and didn't make it back in time to see Eddie Murphy present a humanitarian award to Jerry Lewis…Two female seat fillers replaced Brangelina.

-- Alicia Keys reportedly broke a heel moments before walking on stage with Zac Efron to present an award, but her dress was long enough to hide the shoe-issue and no one noticed she was walking with one leg shorter than the other.

Friday, February 20, 2009

IT'S OSCAR EVERYTHING!

Angelina Jolie wants to sparkle at Sunday's Academy Awards -- and not by winning any awards. A source tells OK! magazine, quote, "She's been driving all of the high-end jewelers of New York crazy. She's looking for the impossible -- a drop dead gorgeous 20 million dollar diamond necklace to wear to the Oscars." (some are saying ALL of this running around is to outshine Jennifer Aniston)!

THE SHOW

Hugh Jackman is getting ready to host the 81st Annual Academy Awards this Sunday, live from the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Though the presenters for the event will remain a mystery until showtime, Jackman has already revealed that he'll be delivering a bit of song and dance during the ceremony...should be good!

We'll have the full scoop on Monday!


TONIGHT ON TV-

CONAN SAYS GOODBYE...UNTIL JUNE

NBC's reshuffling of its late-night lineup begins tonight, when CONAN O'BRIEN bids farewell to Late Night after 16 years. He'll welcome rock duo THE WHITE STRIPES, who played on O'Brien's show for an entire week in 2003. Conan will spend the next few months preparing for his new gig as host of The Tonight Show- beginning June 1st.

Tuesday, February 17, 2009

CHRIS BROWN BREAKS SILENCE...

Chris Brown has broken his silence and says he is seeking counseling from loved ones and family members. "Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired. I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God's help, to emerging a better person." He also goes on to say that many of the reports about the incident are incorrect, although he doesn't provide further details.

JT GETS YET ANOTHER HONOR...

Justin Timberlake has just received ANOTHER award. He’s the Most Stylish Man in America by GQ magazine. They said it was the fedora, three-piece suit with sneakers, sweater vests and skinny tie combo. The magazine describes him as "the guy we end up dressing like a year AFTER he's adopted the look." – others on the list Kanye and TI.

CONGRATS TO SALMA HAYEK...

42 year old Salma Hayek got married on Saturday, at City Hall in Paris, to her 46 yr old boyfriend Francois Henri Pinault…

ON DVD TODAY...

High School Musical 3: Senior Year and Murder, She Wrote: Season 9!

WHAT DO KATY PERRY AND PARIS HILTON HAVE IN COMMON?

Rumors flying that Katy Perry has been hooking up/or at least getting cozy --with Benji Madden from Good Charlotte in Las Vegas. Katy writes, "You know I just don't do that with anyone! We were, like, a group of 25! Benji is a nice young fellow, but my heart really belongs to [my cat] Kitty Purry."

Thursday, February 12, 2009

RIHANNA CHRIS BROWN UPDATE

Some are saying that Chris got a text message from a Canadian girl and that caused the fight between Chris Brown and Rihanna. We're also hearing however that it started because she's been hanging out with Timbaland...and he didn't like that. E! News is reporting he is staying at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Vegas, though no official confirmation there. Some are also saying he's with the fam in Virginia.

A friend of Chris' tells People magazine that the story, quote, "is not as bad as everybody is trying to gas it up to be."

Quote of the day everyone's buzzing about: "Chris Brown is a walking dead man. He messed with the wrong crew."- Jay Z

AMERICAN IDOL TOP 36 REVEALED...WITHOUT JOANNA!

American Idol's top 36 contestants were announced last night as the Hollywood round came to an end. The big shocker though came after the episode aired. Fox announced early this morning that Joanna Pacitti, who advanced into the top 36 when the episode was taped over a month ago, has been disqualified – no reason given. Replaced by Felicia Barton.

ARE WE READY FOR SURVIVOR 18?

Begins tonight...in the Brazilian Highlands…including 19yr old Spencer Duhm *the youngest contestant ever and former pop star Taj Johnson from the 90’s soul group SWV.

WHICH HOUSEWIFE IS LEAVING WISTERIA LANE?

5 seasons on Wisteria Lane is apparently enough for actress Nicolette Sheridan/Edie Britt. A rep for the actress issued a statement to TV Guide, saying the actress, quote, "had a great time on the show and is looking forward to her next project." An ABC spokesperson didn't come right out and say the actress is leaving, but did confirm to the magazine that Sheridan's character would be leaving the series. No word on how Sheridan will be written out of the show.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

THE LATEST IN THE CHRIS BROWN/RIHANNA CASE

There's been more fallout from CHRIS BROWN's alleged assault of RIHANNA. Entertainment Weekly reports that Sesame Street has pulled a 2007 episode featuring Chris and will no longer air it. Meanwhile, the Milk Mustache campaign, whose ads featuring Chris were already scheduled to end this week, tells EW in a statement, "We are taking the allegations against him very seriously. We are very proud and protective of the image of the...campaign and the responsible message it sends to teens." Additionally, radio stations around the country are reportedly pulling Brown's music from their playlists in protest of his alleged actions.

According to E! Online, CoverGirl will continue to use print and TV ads featuring Rihanna. The company said in a statement, quote, "Out of respect for our CoverGirls, we do not share information regarding their personal lives."Meanwhile, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office has asked police to conduct a further investigation into the incident before it makes a decision as to whether or not to file criminal charges against Chris. The Los Angeles Times reports that Rihanna is cooperating with the investigators to build a domestic violence case against him.

According to E! News, Rihanna told authorities that Chris choked her in his Lamborghini after she threw the car keys out a window following an argument. She reportedly claimed he also threatened to kill her and that she lost consciousness. Rihanna reportedly told authorities Chris had fled the scene by the time she regained consciousness.The website Hollyscoop.com reports that Chris has returned to his mom's home in Tappahannock, Virginia, and that Rihanna has been released from the hospital where she was being treated for her injuries and is expected to head home to Barbados to be with her family. According to MTV, Rihanna's grandmother told the local Barbadian paper The Daily Nation, "I don't want people to worry. Rihanna is fine and she is doing well."

Chris' former stepfather, DONNELLE HAWKINS, told Access Hollywood that he, quote, "wouldn't be surprised" if the reports concerning Brown's case turned out to be accurate. Hawkins is the man who Chris claimed in a 2007 Giant magazine interview abused the singer's mother. Hawkins claims he never physically abused Chris' mother, adding that he spanked Chris once.

Both Chris and Rihanna are nominated for the NAACP Image Awards, which air live on Fox this Thursday. When the Los Angeles Times asked if either artist would be attending, a rep said, "We haven't received any word yet."

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

CHRIS BROWN DESCRIBES A HISTORY OF FAMILY VIOLENCE

Now that CHRIS BROWN has been charged with making "criminal threats" and may face further charges of domestic violence against a woman believed to be RIHANNA, comments he made a few years ago are now coming back to haunt him. In 2007, Chris told Giant magazine that his stepfather used to beat his mother. In the interview, Chris said, "He used to hit my mom...he made me terrified all the time...I hate him to this day." Chris also said he told his mother he would, quote, "kill" his stepfather with a baseball bat one day, and said he used to think, "I'm just gonna go crazy on him one day."Meanwhile, a source told People magazine that Chris and Rihanna's relationship has been quite volatile lately. Said the source, "One minute they're all lovey dovey and then they're fighting like crazy. They're both pretty stubborn."
WRIGLEY PULLS CHRIS BROWN DOUBLEMINT AD; RIHANNA POSTPONES ASIAN SHOW

Gum company Wrigley has announced that its pulling its commercial featuring CHRIS BROWN touting Doublemint Gum, in the wake of his recent arrest. In a statement, the company expressed concern about, quote, "serious allegations made against" the singer. Wrigley said it hasn't made a decision to drop Chris as a spokesperson at this point, pointing out that Chris should be, quote, "afforded the same due process as any citizen."The ad, which features Chris singing his song "Forever," was actually aired during last night's Grammy ceremony, about 40 minutes before it was officially announced that Chris had pulled out of the telecast.

At this point, Chris is free on 50-thousand-dollars bail, having been booked on suspicion of making "criminal threats" to an unidentified woman, which means that a person has made a threat and has the capacity to carry it out. An LAPD sergeant said, "The district attorney's office may file additonal charges...but we've left that up to the district attorney." A spokeswoman for the DA told E! News that they have not received any evidence yet, and added that the investigation is still continuing.

Chris' lawyer, MARK GERAGOS, has yet to comment.

According to published reports, Chris' girlfriend RIHANNA is the woman involved in the incident that led to Chris being charged. According to E! Online, Rihanna was found by police in Chris' rented Lamborghini, quote, "beaten really badly and hysterical" after he fled the scene. E! says Rihanna suffered bruises and scrapes on her face, while TMZ.com reports she suffered two "huge contusions" on her forehead, as well as a bloody lip and nose. There are also rumors that Rihanna suffered bite wounds on her body. She reportedly checked into Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles for treatment but has since been released.

Rihanna was due to perform in Malaysia this Friday, but the show has been postponed. A new date for the concert has not yet been announced. In addition, E! Online reports Rihanna's music label has cancelled a 21st birthday party planned for the singer in New York on February 20th.

As for Chris, he was scheduled to appear at this weekend's NBA All-Star Game, but an NBA spokeswoman told E! News, quote, "Chris Brown has withdrawn from NBA All-Star events."
CHRIS BROWN BOOKED, RELEASED ON BAIL AFTER ASSAULT INCIDENT; HE & RIHANNA PULL OUT OF GRAMMY AWARDS

Both CHRIS BROWN and RIHANNA pulled out of last night's Grammy Awards telecast, following a report of an alleged domestic violence felony battery involving CHRIS on Saturday night. Early last evening, the Los Angeles Police Department said that they were investigating the incident, which took place early Sunday morning.

According to the LAPD, Chris and an unidentified woman were in a car in the Hancock Park neighborhood of L.A. when they started arguing. The argument escalated when Chris and the woman got out of the car. According to police, the woman suffered, quote, "visible injuries" and identified Chris as her attacker. The LAPD received a 911 call, but when they arrived on the scene, Chris had left.

Chris turned himself into the police last night and was booked on charges of "criminal threats." He posted 50 thousand dollars' bail and was released.About an hour before the Grammys began, the Recording Academy issued a statement saying, "We have just been informed that Rihanna will not be attending tonight's 51st Annual GRAMMY Awards. We're sorry she is unable to join us this evening."

A similar statement announcing Chris wouldn't be attending either came an hour and 12 minutes into the telecast. Chris' only Grammy appearance turned out to be an airing of his Doublemint commercial, which aired about 50 minutes into the telecast. Rihanna's Cover Girl ad also aired during the show.

Rihanna was not identified in the police report, but KCAL-TV and the Los Angeles Times, both citing unnamed sources, said that she was the alleged victim. KCAL-TV also reported that Rihanna had bruises on her face and bite marks on her arm. Rihanna's rep later issued a statement saying, "[She] is well. Thank you for concern and support."

As of press time, Chris Brown's representative had not responded to ABC News Radio's request for comment.

Friday, February 6, 2009

BABY BACKSTREET ADMITS ADDICTION

One of the Backstreet Boys wants to come clean – saying that he’s been heavily addicted to alcohol and cocaine for the last 10 years. Gues who...it'sNick Carter. The turning point actually was last spring while on tour in Europe he was having chest pains – the docs diagnosed it to be cardiomyopathy, a weakening of the heart muscle caused by years of abuse – which in extreme cases could lead to sudden death. (Andy Gibb, Chris Penn).

GRAMMY AWARDS SUNDAY NIGHT!

LIL WAYNE has the most nods, with eight, but he may get shut out for the big awards because the Grammys don't generally reward hip-hop artists in major categories like Album of the Year. For example, KANYE WEST has been nominated in that category three times, and lost every time. But Weezy's CD Tha Carter III was the year's best-selling album, so he'll likely sweep many of the hip-hop and rap categories.

COLDPLAY has the next highest number of nominations, with seven, but they're already proven Grammy favorites -- five years ago, they won Record of the Year for "Clocks" and they've won three additional Grammys in some of the lesser categories.

So look for CHRIS MARTIN and the boys to take home several trophies on Sunday night. As for this year's other big nominees, JAY-Z, NE-YO and KANYE WEST each grabbed six nominations; JOHN MAYER, RADIOHEAD, duet partners ALISON KRAUSS & ROBERT PLANT, and R&B star JAZMINE SULLIVAN all have five. Artists who got four nods include ADELE, THE EAGLES and T.I.


BIKINI GIRL IN PLAYBOY

Bikini Girl aka Katrina Darrell from American Idol may be posing for Playboy – looks like she’s already gotten the call. "I wouldn't say no, but as the same time I don't want to stunt my career by jumping into that too soon and be labeled once again as 'just a body.' But I don't knock it."


SEX AND THE CITY 2 A GO!

The rumors are rumors no more! Sex and the City sequel is a go – all 4 stars returning, you’re your calendars for the Summer of 2010.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009

JUNOS 2009 NOMINEES ANNOUNCED

Nickelback has 5 nominations (the most) – Fan Choice, Single, Album, Group and producer. Sam Roberts has 4, Celine Dion and Hedley have 3.
YAYYY BARBADOS --Simple Plan up for Album and Group of the Year.
Rusell Peters to host, March 29th in Vancouver...

DWTS CAST REVEALED...IF YOU'RE COMMITTED!

Dancing with the Stars season 8 is back March 9th – BUT…nice spin on marketing- this Sunday night, if you watch ALL OF Extreme Makeover: Home Edition, Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters, you’ll learn who the cast is –one by one during commercials- they’re calling it NAME DROP SUNDAY…

90210 FANS REJOICE!

Tori Spelling IS coming back to 90210 as Donna Martin- April 14th. PS – next week the Jonas Brothers will be on.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

BALE GOES BALLISTIC

The buzz in Hollywood yesterday was an audiotape that leaked from the set of the new Terminator movie – where Christian Bale has a total meltdown when the Director of Photography walked into his line of sight. It’s quite the rant – I believe the F-bomb was dropped 35 times in 3.5 minutes, he also threatens to quit the film if the guy wasn’t fired. (it got leaked because they had to send the audio to the insurance company that’s backing the film, to be covered in case he DID walk)…Doubt it’ll hurt the publicity…

LINDSAY NOT TO BE OUTDONE...

Lindsay Lohan had a tumultuous Superbowl weekend. On Friday night, Lindsay started looking through Samantha’s Blackberry while chain smoking and didn’t like what she saw – they they got into a drag em out fight – some say they broke up. THEN..on the way home, she had another meltdown in the airport when Delta wouldn’t let her fly business class. Fox news is reporting that passengers began laughing at her when they heard her tell Sam - "You'd better come and visit me back in coach in case I die." Eventually, they stopped her yelling by letting them sit together.

PITT FEELING THE CRUNCH?

Brad Pitt is feeling the financial crunch and is selling his Malibu, California home for 18 million dollars. If you're interested, the glass-walled home, complete with swimming pool and tennis court, is situated on a bluff that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. If you run out of sugar, you can always borrow a cup from your neighbors, who include Leonardo and Cindy Crawford. Don't feel bad for Brad - he has six other homes around the world.