Tuesday, March 31, 2009

BRITNEY'S SIDESHOW

Britney may have pulled her act together on the set, but according to one of her dancers, the real circus starts after she gets off the stage. Her private gulfstream jet is full of junk food and dogs who are not housebroken. The plane is stocked with ONLY Twinkies, beef jerky and M&M’s – and when she’s finished, she just throws the wrappers on the floor. They all have to use flashlights when they get up in the middle of the night to pee – because the dogs kinda go where they want. They’re thinking of having an intervention.

MICHAEL JACKSON TOUR UPDATE

When Michael Jackson performs the first of his 50 scheduled shows in London this summer, he might have a surprise musical guest: His oldest son Prince Michael the 1st. – according to Michael, Prince Michael the 1st (who’s 12) is a musical genius. He also wants Britney and Justin to each do 5 shows, and he plans to arrive at each show by boat, ride in on an elephant with parrots, tigers and 100 warriors by his side.


AMERICA'S SWEETHEART...IN PLAYBOY?

Melissa Rycroft was just offered 500 thousand dollars to pose for Playboy. Hefner even invited Rycroft to the Playboy mansion for dinner so they could talk about the possibility of her posing. An insider said, quote, "Hef really wants Melissa to do a pictorial because she's the ultimate girl next door." Don't expect to see Rycroft showing off her goodies anytime soon, though. The source says her contract dictates she can't strip down until three months after the current season of Dancing with the Stars wraps up.

FOOTLOOSE CASTING

Chace Crawford from Gossip Girls just did a screen test to replace Zac Efron in Footloose. They’re not concerned that he can’t sing, he’ll lip sync (not sure if he can dance though)– and Kevin Bacon might come back to play the reverend. D...

Wednesday, March 25, 2009

BOB BARKER RETURNS!

Bob Barker is coming back to The Price Is Right to take part in the showcase showdown – taping today, will air Friday April 17th. He’s coming back to promote autobiography, Priceless Memories. PS- Wanna know the BIG bombshell that he’ll be dropping in his book? Before he got TPIR, he was a nude photography model in Palm Beach and was offered a job in PORN!?!


ZAC WALKS AWAY FROM FOOTLOOSE

Hollywood is reeling, Zac Efron has pulled out of the upcoming remake of Footloose, saying he doesn’t want to be typecast as a high school dude who can dance. Producers are shocked, production teams have been working on this project since last July- he had even signed the contracts. He used script approval as the loophole, saying he didn’t like the last re-write.


ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW!

Another late talk show in the works- George Lopez, this fall, Monday through Thursday…still working on a name and a network (probably TBS). He says right now everything is geared towards Caucasians, he wants to be more like The Arsenio Hall Show." One more difference- the audience will also get to ask the questions.


T.R. KNIGHT AT FAULT

Member that 3 car- car accident from a few days ago with T.R. KNIGHT? LA police are now reporting he WAS at fault- but added it was just a minor incident and he’s not expected to be cited for any violations and the matter is now in the hands of insurance companies.

Tuesday, March 24, 2009

FUNNYMAN TIES THE KNOT!

David Letterman overcame a minor obstacle last week to marry his girlfriend of 23 years, Regina Lasko. Letterman confirmed on CBS' Late Show last night that he and Lasko, the mother of his five-year-old son Harry, tied the knot last Thursday at the Teton County Courthouse in Choteau, Montana, where Letterman maintains a home.

The couple decided to take the plunge even after their pickup truck got stuck in the mud on the way to the courthouse.Recalling the muddy situation to his audience, the 61-year-old Letterman said, quote, "So now we think, 'Well, somebody'll come -- no, nobody comes along...so I get out of the truck and I walk two miles back to the house into a 50-mile-an-hour wind....And the whole way, I'm thinking, 'See, smart ass, see, see, you try to get married, this is what happens."

MATT LAUER RECOVERING

Matt Lauer was out riding his bike on Long Island on Sunday when he was hit by a deer. I guess it jumped into his path causing him to flip over the handlebars, separating his shoulder…he’ll be away from the Today show all week for surgery but he’ll be ok.

ROBIN WILLIAMS RECOVERING

Robin Williams is recovering at the Cleveland Clinic after undergoing successful heart surgery on March 13th to replace an aortic valve. He's expected to make a full recovery in about eight weeks.

Friday, March 20, 2009

NATASHA RICHARDSON AUTOPSY COMPLETE

The cause of death for actress Natasha Richardson has been released- an epidural hematoma caused by a blunt impact to the head. In plain terms- too much pressure directly on the brain. – this condition appears in less than 5% of all head injuries.

Doctor’s are now saying that was a chance Richardson she could have survived, had she been treated immediately after her fall on a beginner's trail on Monday.

IN a very moving tradition, Broadway theaters dimmed their lights at exactly 8pm Thursday for one minute, the time when shows would normally start.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009

NATASHA RICHARDSON DIES

We just learned that Natasha Richardson, has passed away.

Liam Neeson and his family have just released the following statement about the passing of Natasha Richardson:

"Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time."

Our deepest thoughts and prayers go out to the entire family.
NATASHA RICHARDSON UPDATE- Wednesday March 18

Actress NATASHA RICHARDSON was transported from Canada to New York yesterday, one day after she was severely injured in a skiing accident. While she reportedly suffered a head injury after falling at the Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec, her current condition has not been announced.

TMZ.com reported yesterday afternoon that the 45-year-old Tony Award winner was suffering from brain swelling, but denied other media reports that Richardson was brain dead. The family is expected to make a formal statement today.

TMZ also reported that Richardson was admitted to New York City's Lennox Hill Hospital last night, where she was visited by her mother, legendary actress VANESSA REDGRAVE. In addition, People magazine reported that friends and family members have gathered in New York for a vigil, and that the family is "very distressed."

Tuesday, March 17, 2009

NATASHA RICHARDSON IN CRITICAL CONDITION

Actress Natasha Richardson suffered a severe brain injury yesterday in a skiing accident.The actress was skiing Mont Tremblant ski resort in Quebec, Canada. She was on a green slope (for beginners) and, according to the ski patrol, Natasha fell and tumbled down the slope.

Apparently she got up after the fall and was smiling and joking with instructors. She did however complain of a headache about an hour later. As policy instructed, she was taken to a hospital in Montreal.

By the evening (Monday), she was listed in critical condition. Her husband Liam Neeson immediately flew to Montreal when he learned of the accident (Neeson was in Toronto filming a movie with Julianne Moore).


* UPDATE- Time Out New York and Perez Hilton posted that Natasha would not make it - even going so far as posting a "rest in peace". This was NOT accurate.

* UPDATE: 1:37 PM ET We're told Richardson's jet was scheduled to take off from Montreal-Trudeau Airport. A rep for the airport said the jet is either still there or has just taken off.

We're told Natasha Richardson has been transported from the hospital in Canada via ambulance. CTV says she boarded a private jet -- we do not know where the jet has gone, but we believe it's New York City. Richardson was accompanied by a medic team for the flight.

Monday, March 16, 2009

LINDSAY'S ON THE LAMB

Lindsay made the news over the weekend for 2 reasons. First- The Beverly Hills PD issued a $50,000 warrant for her arrest in connection with her DUI case back in 2007, for which she is on probation. They're not exactly saying WHY they want Lindsay to surrender herself, but it's most likely because she may have violated the terms of probation by failing to attend her alcohol ed courses.

REASON #2 - She and Samantha Ronson got into a HUGE fight Saturday night, windows in their house were smashed, police were called, but they couldn't get them to come out of the house. Rumor is- Lindsay is in hiding now and she won't return to Beverly Hills because cops there will arrest her if they find her. (also, some say she's in Jack Nicholson's house?! WHAT??)

WHO KNEW MODELS COULD BE SO FIERCE!

3 people arrested and 6 injured…at the ANTM auditions in NYC! Thousands of hopefuls stood in line to audition for Cycle 13 when chaos broke out – they think someone yelled bomb or fire which sent people into a frenzy (you can watch it online)…PS- the new season will feature models who are 5’7” and under…

ARE YOU TWITTERING?

Apparently, you're not a real A-list celebrity unless you have a Twitter account. According to TwitterCounter.com, Britney is in 4th place with over 404,000 followers. Ashton Kutcher ranks 5th with 353,000 followers. Jimmy Fallon, is in 8th place with over 315,000 followers. Number 1 spot? CNN's Breaking News feed, which has over 504 thousand followers- and Barack Obama is in 2nd place.

Friday, March 13, 2009

AND THEY'RE...OFF AGAIN.

Get out your flip chart...John Mayer has broken up with Jennifer Aniston. Jen isn't talking, and despite John Mayer's incessant Twittering, he hasn't Tweeted about it yet.


CHRIS AND RIHANNA TO WRITE BOOK?

Well we learned this on Oprah yesterday (and did you see her flat ironed hair??) - Chris and Rihanna are apparently writing a book together and plan to hit the talk show circuit to discuss the incident.


JO-BROS LAUNCH CLOTHING LINE!

The JoBros are coming to Edmonton...and they're launching a clothing line for Wal-Mart and Sears. Kevin, Joe and Nick will be personally designing polo shirts with ruffle accents, plaid belted shorts, leggings and jeans. Oh wait - also an argyle sweater vest with a logo for Horace Mantis Academy, the trio's fictional high school.

MORE JOAQUIN PHOENIX ANTICS...

More Joaquin Phoenix weirdo behavior...caught on tape. He was rapping at a Miami Beach Club on Thursday when someone heckled him. He proceeded to jumping into the crowd to punch/attempt to punch the guy. Watch it on YouTube, draw your own conclusions. (PS- Phoenix's brother-in-law, CASEY AFFLECK, was filming the concert for what's being described as a documentary on Phoenix's career change).

KELLY IS NOT PREGNANT...OR GAY

Poor KELLY CLARKSON. She has a new album out, and all people seem to want to know about her is the following: Is she pregnant, and is she gay? To answer those questions...NO. According to the NY Daily News, she's not pregnant...she actually said she had no interest in having kids or being a mom. Regarding the pressure to stay thin, she says, "I feel very fortunate coming from American Idol. I was the biggest girl in the group. I've always been thicker and millions of people voted for me...People have liked me this way from the beginning."As for gay? NO. She says "Just because I'm single and don't date a lot, that doesn't make me a lesbian."

Thursday, March 12, 2009

EVERYBODY SCREEEEEEEEAMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The JoBros are coming to Canada…EDMONTON! First ever world tour…Jordin Sparks will be the JoBros opening act but so far she's only confirmed for North America. The tour, sponsored by Burger King, will feature the group performing material from their upcoming album, which is due out June 15th. The production will feature a 140-foot-long stage set in the center of the arena, allowing more fans to get closer, as well as lasers, video screens and a giant crane.

We will have tickets ALL NEXT WEEK!


CHRIS BROWN WITHDRAWS NOMINATIONS

There has been a LOT of controversy (and online petition) surrounding Chris Brown being nominated so many times for the upcoming Kids Choice Awards –well, he’s just announced that he's officially withdrawn his name from consideration for Favorite Male Singer and Favorite Song. His peeps feel, quote, "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." We’re also learning that YES, they have officially gotten back together, but Rihanna’s camp wants her to keep the relationship on the down-low because they could potentially damage her career. Chris on the other hand wants them to go public again. DISCUSS.

JON AND KATE...NOT GREAT!

Jon and Kate…Plus 8 not great. Rumors flying around seem to be true…she’s terrible to him (treats him like kid #9) he was caught partying in a Huntington Pennsylvania- acting like a drunk frat chasing idiot.

Tuesday, March 10, 2009

DANCING WITH THE STARS...

The 8th season of ABC's Dancing With the Stars debuted last night with two last-minute celebrity replacements. MELISSA RYCROFT, the ex-fiancée of Bachelor JASON MESNICK, officially took the place of injured Access Hollywood host NANCY O'DELL, and former Girls Next Door star HOLLY MADISON replaced injured singer JEWEL.

So much for Melissa's statement in a recent interview that she had no interest in appearing in another reality show after being dumped by Jason on ABC's After The Final Rose special last week. O'Dell and Jewel were both in the audience last night, with O'Dell wearing a blue-colored knee brace that matched her dress. She announced she will undergo surgery next week for a torn meniscus. Jewel told host TOM BERGERON she was disappointed about not participating, and said her will to dance was stronger then her bones. The singer fractured the tibia in both of her legs while practicing for the show

JT AND JB TO MARRY?

Well, if THESE reports are right *Star Mag and the British newspaper Metro* JT and JB are getting married this summer, in Italy. Los Angeles, Mar 9 (PTI) Grammy winning singer Justin Timberlake and his long time actress girlfriend Jessica Biel are reportedly planning a summer wedding in Italy. Apparently they got the inspiration from Jessica’s 7th Heaven co-star Beverly Mitchell (aka Lucy) …she got married there last year.

BRIT'S WARDROBE MALFUNCTION

Britney had the mother of all wardrobe malfunctions Sunday night in Tampa – her leotard ripped, accidentally exposing EVERYTHING to the first few rows. Here’s the thing though – she thought her mic was off (cuz the whole show is lipsinc’d, so imagine the surprise when the entire arena heard her say words she really shouldn’t say…

CHRIS AND RIHANNA RECORDING?

E! news just got word that Chris and Rihanna have been in the recording studio, working on a love song, which Chris plans to include on his new album…due out later this year. (apparently producers say they couldn’t be any more mushy in the studio if they tried…)- Oh PS Oprah is devoting her whole show Thursday to the sitch…

ON DVD TODAY... Milk, Rachel Getting Married, Season 5 of Family Ties

Thursday, March 5, 2009

CHRIS BROWN EXPECTED IN COURT TODAY -- MAYBE

The Associated Press, E! Online, People magazine, OK! magazine and TMZ.com are all reporting that CHRIS BROWN is scheduled to appear in a Los Angeles court today, nearly a month after he allegedly assaulted RIHANNA.

However, it is not yet clear if charges have been or will be officially filed against Chris, who was arrested February 8th and booked on suspicion of making criminal threats. Additionally, depending on what charges may be filed today, Chris might not have to appear in court in person. If he's charged with a misdemeanor, his attorney can appear on his behalf. Felony charges would require Chris to be present.

According to People magazine, today's court appearance may be postponed altogether if the district attorney's office needs more time to examine the case.The Los Angeles Police Department handed the case to the L.A. County District Attorney's Office yesterday.

E! News reports the evidence under review includes a bloodstained gown worn by Rihanna at the time of the alleged attack. E! News is also reporting that Chris' attorneys are trying to negotiate a potential plea deal under which Chris would avoid jail time and be sentenced to probation. In fact, one of Chris' attorneys reportedly met with the D.A. as early as Monday. The report states that the D.A.'s Office may have a tough time pursuing domestic abuse and battery charges, since Rihanna has seemingly reconciled with Chris.

Chris and Rihanna reportedly reconnected in Miami last week before flying to Los Angeles over the weekend. Star magazine goes so far as to claim that Chris popped the question to Rihanna while they were in Miami, and she told him, quote, "I can't live without you."
MELISSA IS DOING WELL AFTER SPLIT

MELISSA RYCROFT is doing just fine after being dumped by JASON MESNICK on Monday night's controversial The Bachelor: After the Final Rose special.

The Dallas native released a statement yesterday.

It reads:"This was definitely one of those experiences that changes your life and makes you so much more aware of who you are and what you want out of life. Strange as it may sound, I am doing really well. I'm back in Dallas, pursuing the teaching thing and attempting to get my life back to normal (if it was ever really normal to begin with). I still have my same life mottos: Live life with no regrets and keep smiling no matter what happens...

I don't regret anything that happened over the past few months; because I know I wouldn't be where I am today had none of it happened."

Meanwhile, Melissa told People magazine she knew things with Jason were not good leading up to the taping of the After the Final Rose special. She said, quote, "The few times we did see each other, we were trying to find what it was on the show that attracted us to each other. I had to step back and ask myself: 'Why do you feel you have to fight to save a relationship that maybe isn't as great as you thought it was?'" Interestingly, Melissa blasted Jason on the special, saying he didn't seem interested in trying to fight for their relationship.Melissa is also uninterested in the pity she's been receiving in this controversy.

She said, quote, "I don't want people to feel sorry for me or that I was a victim in all of this. I am okay." She also said she has no plans to appear on any more reality shows.
PRODUCER STANDS BY CLAIM JASON & MELISSA SPLIT WASN'T STAGED

Bachelor producer MIKE FLEISS continues to shoot down rumors the show had a hand in star JASON MESNICK'S decision to dump fiancée MELISSA RYCROFT on Monday's The Bachelor: After the Final Rose special, which was taped six weeks ago. By now, you probably know Jason told Melissa he was ending their relationship because he was still in love with the show's runner-up, MOLLY MALANEY, who agreed to take him back. In a teleconference yesterday, Fleiss said, quote, "The great thing about unscripted television is that it's unpredictable and that's what this was. It caught us off guard. It caught the viewers off guard."

Jason has repeatedly said he had to break up with Melissa on camera because of his obligation to The Bachelor, but Fleiss didn't seem to back up that claim. He said, quote, "There was no contractual obligation. You can check the contract...How would you put that in a contact anyway? Like, everything you do in your life must be shown on ABC. It's impossible."Since the broadcast, Jason has come under fire for dumping Melissa in such a public forum. Fleiss, however, said Jason and Melissa clearly had problems before he made the announcement. He said, quote, "It just wasn't working out for them. She knew it. She didn't know that it was about Molly -- I think that was the thing that caught her off guard."

Bachelor host CHRIS HARRISON, however, said on yesterday's episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show news of the split wasn't a total shock to Melissa and she may have even sensed Molly had a role in it. He said, quote, "Melissa wasn't completely blind-sided...she knew something was going on. And she had a hint -- a woman's intuition, whatever -- it might have been about Molly." Harrison also stood by the decision to broadcast the breakup. He said, quote, "We can't just let America watch this show and have this proposal with Melissa and go, 'By the way...that didn't happen -- he's actually with that other girl!'"

Like Harrison, Fleiss defended the decision to air Jason and Melissa's split. He said, quote, "It's a TV show and that was really the defining moment of this series and to not put that on TV seems strange, really, when you consider that we are making a TV show and these people signed up to do a TV show." Fleiss also said he wanted Melissa to star in the next edition of The Bachelorette, but she wanted no part of it
JASON INSISTS HE DIDN'T DRAG MELISSA OVER THE COALS

The Bachelor star JASON MESNICK seems to be looking for sympathy from someone -- anyone -- after he broke things off with his fiancée, MELISSA RYCROFT, on Monday's After The Final Rose special and reunited with the runner-up, MOLLY MALANEY, causing many fans to turn against him.

When asked by the Los Angeles Times if he's surprised by the overwhelmingly negative reaction to his decision, Jason said, quote, "I don't know if the public expected me to just pretend like I'm in a good, happy relationship....It sucks that everyone thinks I'm dragging Melissa over the coals right in front of everybody because it's not true." Jason also implied that the fans' criticism of him is hypocritical, saying, quote, "What's funny is that everybody loves the fact that I break up with somebody every week in the regular part of the show...and now I'm being judged." In truth, Jason says he split from Melissa a week before the After The Final Rose special was taped, but he and his ex-fiancée did not plan their conversation on the program in advance.

Jason hopes that his four-year-old son TY, who interacted with both Melissa and Molly on The Bachelor season finale, can learn from his dad's experience on the show. Jason told the Los Angeles Times, quote, "I think that I want him to look at me and just say, 'My daddy had this crazy experience and it's OK to do some things differently from other people. It's OK that relationships don't work because that's part of real life.'"

Monday, March 2, 2009

RIHANNA & CHRIS REUNITE!

Looks like Rihanna and Chris back together. Rihanna's Dad says he'll support her choices, Rihanna and Chris Hunker down at Diddy's. The pair have reunited almost three weeks after the alleged assault, and are currently spending time together at one of Sean "Diddy" Combs's homes, on Miami Beach's Star Island. Chris was spotted riding a Jet ski, laughing and flexing his muscles. PS- Rihanna's Father was reached for comment in Barbados and says he "fully supports her decision".

ED MCMAHON HOSPITALIZED...

Ed McMahon is in a Los Angeles-area hospital, reportedly battling bone cancer. The 85-year-old McMahon has been hospitalized for nearly a month to receive treatment for pneumonia and other illnesses. Our thoughts are with him.

JONAS BROTHERS DISAPPOINT...IS THAT POSSIBLE?

The Jonas Brothers had an eventful weekend, to say the least. Their Surprise Theater Invasion tour, celebrating the release of the band's new 3-D concert film, made stops on Saturday in West Nyack, New York and in Dallas, where they unveiled a TIMBALAND remix of the movie's theme song, "Tonight." Unfortunately though, The 3D Concert Experience earned only $12.7 million dollars.

TONIGHT...

Jimmy Fallon becomes the 3rd host of NBC's "Late Night" show tonight- his guests are Robert De Niro, JT and Van Morrison.

AND...Tonight – the BIG BACHELOR FINALE, will Jason pick Melissa, Molly...OR DEANNA?!?!