June 2007 Archives
It was your typical busy week in celebrity gossip land and I recap it all in the new edition of Daily Blabber TV. In just two minutes, get the scoop on:
My guess is that she's joined The Plastics...
I'm not a big Hilary Duff fan -- she's a little too syrupy for me -- but I thought she looked great in these photos taken today when she performed on the Today Show. You know, I'm starting to appreciate these Hollywood good girls (like Hil, Mandy Moore, etc.) more because the bad girls (Paris Hilton, Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan) have taken the fun a little too far. I like to party, but driving the wrong way down a highway -- while stoned and pilled out -- just ain't my idea of fun times. So shout out to Hilary... for having a clean arrest record. It's refreshing these days.
Who is the hot mess -- who forget to wear a bra (hey, saggy tatas!) -- in this photo? Take a guess, then click on the photo to see if you're right.
PS: I know this isn't a hard one. It's Friday -- I'm going easy.
"I think people see the cliché of the Rock Star. We're supposed to get married every three years ... trade in, trade out – I don't dare say 'trade up.' I made a good deal the first time. If Angelina Jolie came in today, I wouldn't trade."--- my love, Jon Bon Jovi, to Parade magazine, about his 18-year-and-still-going-strong-marriage to wife, Dorothea
Britney Spears was thisclose to putting the final nail in the coffin that was her marriage to Kevin Federline, but now Kev is resisting signing the final divorce papers. K-Fed says that, due to Britney's recent party girl behavior, he may want to revise their custody agreement before settling.
Under an agreement the couple reached in March, Britney and Kev planned to continue their interim arrangement of joint legal and physical custody of Sean and Jayden.
"Britney's attorneys are anxious to see Kevin sign off on a divorce," a source told PEOPLE. "But Kevin and his lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan are dragging their heels out of concern over reports of Britney's post-rehab partying."
Kevin's peeps also "wants to make sure that the divorce document makes it simple enough for Kevin to downsize Britney's access to her kids the next time her behavior troubles him."
Can you say "I suddenly think I need a tad more cash?"
Fresh from the Glastonbury festival, Lily Allen was formally arrested yesterday after turning herself into police. The singer had her photo taken and gave a DNA sample in the West End of London. Police said, "She was arrested in connection with an allegation of assault and bailed to return in July."
The singer had previously been questioned by authorities about an incident where she allegedly karate kicked a paparazzi photographer outside a nightclub in March. The celebrity snapper complained to police that Lily "went berserk."
I would have loved to see Lily doing some Judo moves! Now why didn't someone get a picture of that?
Taking a page from the Isaiah Washington book How to Burn All Your Bridges, Rescue Me's just-axed co-star, Jack Magee, is blowing some major hot air, directed at the show's main man and Executive Producer, Denis Leary.
Jack, who plays was Chief Jerry Reilly on the firefighter drama, was (SPOILER ALERT) killed off on this week's episode and is, ahem, steaming mad. The actor says, not only should he have been kept on the show, but that Denis was a wimp for not telling him the fate of his character.
"That would take a real man to do that. Denis doesn't know how to do that," Jack whined to televisionwithoutpity.com. "His persona would make you think he's straight-up, he's honest and he's forthright. But I never got an indication of that. The truth is, if he knocked on my door right now, I'd be able to look him right in the eye. I don't know if he could do that. He's a bully. Bullies most of the time don't have the guts to do things themselves."
Waaaah, waaaah, waaaah. I hear Isaiah's looking for a friend in the biz, Jack. Give him a ring.
I guess rehab and a weave can't cure all that ails a person.
Britney Spears flexed some disgruntled daughter muscle yesterday when she served her mom with a letter from a lawyer, warning her to stay away from Brit's two boys if she is taking any medications that would "impair her ability" to be around them.
TMZ actually caught Britney handing the legal document over to her mom.
Poor Lynne Spears. She looked all confused and called after Brit when she stomped away like a twelve-year-old. Click here to watch the verbal smackdown take place.
Sources say Britney feels that her mom stabbed her in the back by forcing her to enter Promises rehab. She also feels Lynne is not stable enough to be around Sean and Jayden because the grandma has her own "issues."
Oh, Britney! Issues smissues! She's your mother and has supported you through your whole ridiculous life! Get a grip.
Source: Star Snapshots
I love this Nylon cover of Nicole Richie. She doesn't look half bad, due to the oversized shirt that is hiding her skeleton-like-possibly-pregnant-figure, and I kind of love that she cops to not knowing why anyone even cares about what she does, where she goes, or who she dates. Here are some quote-worthy excerpts from her interview:
On her celebrity:“I don’t have a clue why I’m famous. I didn’t make myself famous… You’re doing it. I think people just want to say, ‘Oh, she doesn’t have a job she doesn’t do anything.’ They get off on that. But I do have a job, like everyone else.”On her past heroin use: “When I pictured heroin, I pictured some crazy crackhead with no shoes under a bridge. You never think that is going to be you. And it never was me. I was never under a bridge, and I always had shoes.”
On being a role model: “I don’t walk around pretending that I’m perfect, so I don’t think anyone should hold me to that. The dangerous thing is that there are 16 -, 17 -, 18 –year-olds that people consider to be role models. I’m so happy I wasn’t famous back then… You’d think I was the f****** devil.”
I'm so using that "I was never under a bridge" defense the next time somebody calls me a crackhead.
Source: Just Jared
SHUT UP!
Warmest regards,
Suzy
PS: For the latest on the big mouth, read Isaiah Washington: 'There's No Rehab for Homophobia'
Lindsay Lohan's toxicology report is in... and it ain't pretty.
According to TMZ.com, Lindsay was allegedly drunk and had coke in her system when she crashed her car in Beverly 9-er over Memorial Day weekend. "Multiple law enforcement sources" told the gossip site that she had "nearly twice the legal limit" of alcohol when she was arrested and charged with DUI as well as traces of cocaine.
Days after the incident, the young star checked into rehab and recently decided to extend her treatment, which I'm sure the judge will look favorably upon when he or she is handed the case later this summer.
Will Lindsay be the next to wear an orange jumpsuit? Her charges are definitely worse than Paris Hilton's. Should she be jailed? Weigh in.
Another reunion that I find equally cringe worthy -- the Spice Girls reunion. Just had to share this photo (above) of the ladies -- Victoria Beckham (the new Scary Spice), Melanie Chisholm, Geri Halliwell, Emma Bunton and Melanie Brown -- earlier today in London announcing their big encore. Then also a photo of them back in the day (below).
So tell me... Is a Spice Girl reunion what you want? What you really, really want?
Find out what it really is by watching this clip from Hey, Paula, which premieres tonight.
Newlyweds Brittany Murphy and Simon Monjack are not having your typical "just married" issues. The problem is a tad bigger than Simon leaving the toilet seat up or Brittany monopolizing the bathroom. Seems Brittany is convinced she has a stalker.
Now, being stalked is not a laughing matter, but the details surrounding Brit's tale are a bit sketchy.
A source who used to work for the actress says she's been blaming some strange occurrences on "a high-powered Hollywood player" who is after her. For instance, before they were married, Simon disappeared for 10 days in April, and Brittany claimed he had been kidnapped by goons hired by said stalker.
"When he came back, he had head injuries," says the source. "He was pale and sometimes had trouble standing."
Not only that, but Brit's former employer said Brittany couldn't pay up because she used all her money for ransom!
Interestingly enough, the same time Brit's man was said to be kidnapped, The National Enquirer reported that the British citizen was actually jailed by U.S. immigration authorities for overstaying his visa.
I'm not saying Brittany is imagining things, but this story does sound suspiciously like when Jan Brady made up her boyfriend, George Glass, so she could be cool like Marcia.
Watch this video of Paris Hilton allegedy gettin' her smoke on with a friend in Amsterdam, then ponder this exchange from last night's interview with Larry King:
Larry: "Ever taken drugs?"
Paris: "No."
Discuss.
For more on Paris' fib-filled chat with Larry, check out my girl Lindsey's take at TV Cocktail
Here's the deal: When a British Prime Minister resigns he gets to make a list of people who he thinks should be knighted or granted ladyships. The Queen has the final say.
So my guess is that Tony Blair and the Queen had been partying a tad bit too hard at his going away bash when they decided it would be a hoot to deem Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham a Lady.
That's right. An official Lady.
Cindy Adams of the New York Post is whispering that David Beckham's "If I smile my face might break" wife will soon be granted that coveted title. An insider had this to say:
"Now she'll be even more impossible."
I'd like to think this was all a big joke by Tony and the Queen -- their way of showing the common folk that they have a sense of humor.
Lord knows it is hysterical -- and the only way Posh was ever going to be referred to as a lady.
Finally confirming rumors of a pregnancy, sexy singer Usher and his fiance, Tameka Foster, told the NY Daily News that they are expecting a new little dancer this winter.
"We are extremely excited at this point in our lives, planning our wedding and the joy that comes with expecting our first child together," the couple said.
The newspaper outed the pregnancy in April, but there was a not-so-happy spin on the story. Sources were buzzing that the bun in Tameka's oven wasn't baked with Usher's seeds, if you catch my drift. Of course, Tameka dismissed that talk as complete nonsense. 'Cause that's never happened before.
Anyway, as Usher and his lady are set to moonwalk their way into parental bliss, I offer to make a toast on their behalf:
A new baby opens so many doors
Let's just hope that kid is yours
Salud!
Yikes! Somebody from the ER needs to make a trip to the substance abuse wing.
Check out this video of an unkept looking John Stamos acting a little, uh, loopy on an Aussie TV show Mornings with Kerri-Ann. Not only does he read -- and slur -- lines from her teleprompter, but he also makes some lewd gestures. Good stuff.
His rep is already doing damage control, telling People.com that he was jetlagged. Methinks it wasn't his flying high in the air that was the problem... it was his flying high on the ground.
How many days till he checks in? Take guesses below as to date and time and we'll see who wins.
Normally the last person I'm looking for is Mariah Carey -- unless I'm doing some type of a worst dressed list or celebrity crazies slide show -- but I just came across these photos of the diva in Paris earlier today and thought: When's the last time I thought about Mariah Carey?
So what's she up to? (You know you're dying to know.) She's performing at Disneyland Paris on Friday. Yup, really. Hard times for team Carey.
Wonder if she's going to dress as Cinderella or Snow White.
In an exclusive interview and photo shoot done yesterday (post new extensions, natch!) at her grandfather's home in Bel Air, Paris gave the mag a candid look at her emotional time in the joint and what she's taking away from this media circus.
"Thanks God I'm free. I was basically in the fetal position, basically in hysterics," Poor Paris says of her first nights in Lynwood. As for her fellow jail-mates, she says, "All of the inmates were very supportive. There were girls next to me. We could talk through the vents and they were just really sweet."
Here's a few other excerpt from the new issue that hits newsstands on Friday.
On her medical condition:
"The doctors were observing me while I was there. They explained to Sheriff [Lee] Baca that they thought I was having severe anxiety, panic attacks, claustrophobia."
On people who doubt that she will change after her jail experience:
"They're wrong and they don't know me. I'm a good person. I'm a compassionate person. I have a big heart. I'm sincere, and they'll see."
On getting out:
"Just being able to hug my mom felt so great, and I really needed it 'cause I haven't had a hug in a long time."
At least she's not on the cover of National Geographic -- or is she?
If you got Brad Pitt to take me to school every day when I was growing up, I swear I would have been a much better student.
Love,
Suzy
PS: Here's Brad Dad -- in that goofy hat -- with Maddox and then Pax and Zahara yesterday in Prague.
Instead they've replaced lots of stories about one big baby with a cover story on lots of little babies. It's Us Weekly's tribute to the itty bitties of Hollywood! The tiny celebrities that made the cover? TomKat's kitten, Suri Cruise, Ms. "Don't Hate Me Because I'm Beautiful" Shiloh Jolie-Pitt, "I might as well take care of myself" Sean Preston Federline, and Tiger Woods' new cub, Sam Alexis.
Pick it up today and "awww" all you want -- without an "ick" of Paris.
Fear not, Britney Spears lovers! She will continue to be in the very safe and very stable eye line of her former husband Kevin Federline.
Think you're in bizarro world? I know all about it. But, according to Us Weekly, Kev is telling friends that he's still worried about his former love and plans to keep a watchful eye over her.
“He thinks she’s mentally unstable and too young to be a mom,” a source close to he aspiring rapper told the mag. K-Fed supposedly feels that he's the better parent of the two and “expects full custody of his children one day.”
Meanwhile, while Kevin and Britney are still sharing custody of Sean and Jayden, and are awaiting the finalization of their divorce, Kevin will try and be a man and do what's in the best interest of his boys.
“He loves his kids and, to that extent, he will look after Britney,” a friend of Kevin's said.
I gotta think that Kevin dances a jig every time Britney does something stupid (which is like every day -- have you seen her clothes lately?). I'm sure he never imagined that she could make him look so stellar.
An incomprehensible tragedy.
WWE wrestler Chris Benoit is said to have asphyxiated his wife Nancy and their 7-year-old son Daniel before hanging himself over the weekend.
The three were found dead inside the family's secluded Fayetteville, Georgia, home on Monday. Sheriff's Department's Lt. Tommy Pope said, at a press conference outside the Benoit home on Tuesday, that legal prescription medicines, which included steroids, were found inside the house. A toxicology report is due within three weeks, but insiders are speculating that Chris acted out in a case of "roid rage."
Before knowing the details surrounding the wrestler's death, the WWE canceled its live Monday Night RAW, and USA Network aired a three-hour tribute to Benoit in lieu of the scheduled wrestling telecast. Now that the details of this unspeakable crime have come to light, WWE President Vince McMahon made this televised statement:
"Last night on Monday Night Raw, the WWE presented a special tribute show, recognizing the career of Chris Benoit. However, now some 26 hours later, the facts of this horrific tragedy are now apparent. Therefore, other than my comments, there will be no mention of Mr. Benoit tonight. On the contrary, tonight's show will be dedicated to everyone who has been affected by this terrible incident. This evening marks the first step of the healing process. Tonight, the WWE performers will do what they do better than anyone else in the world -- entertain you."
So sad.
Making the world a better place will just have to wait -- Paris Hilton has her priorities, people!
The sprung-from-the-can heiress called in a team of beauty experts, presumably to rid her all of that dirty jail crud that must have caked up on her for the last 23 days. First on the list? New hair extensions!
"Full length, 20 inches of extensions....blonde, of course," a rep for DreamCatchers Hair Extensions told The Insider.
Obviously Paris wants to look her best when she screws Barbara Walters and talks to Larry King on Wednesday night. I can't wait to hear about Paris' plans to improve our crazy world. Perhaps she's thinking hair extensions are just what the doctor ordered for our out-of-control land? It would certainly help the likes of one desperate woman in need. Right, Britney?
Another day, another anti-war statement from Rosie O' Donnell.
Ro has been vocal, to say the least, about her disgust for the war in Iraq and her views on gun control, but her latest shocking move has evoked some major reactions from fans of her website.
A photo of Rosie's daughter Vivienne was posted yesterday, in which the four-year-old girl is draped with an ammunition belt. The picture is published under a blog entry on rosie.com titled “a picture is worth a thousand posts," with no further explanation. Presumably the photo is a political statement reflecting Ro's feeling's about war and guns destroying the lives of children around the world.
Some fans of the site were supportive of Rosie's extreme message, while others were either outraged or confused by it.
Sandy wrote:
"Ro The latest photo of Vivi is brilliant and disturbing. Sickening to know that this is reality for thousands of children around the world. Sometimes sister-friend, you break my heart. Thank you xox"
Amanda wrote:
"Are you kidding me with that pic of your daughter? Why would you do that?"
Jon E. wrote:
"Not sure of the “message” you are trying to send with that pic of Viv, but I guarantee many are not going to get it… Children with bullets, even fake…?? what are u thinking?"
Freedom of speech is a right we are blessed with as Americans, but I question the fact that Ro used her daughter like this. I'm pretty sure Vivi doesn't know the meaning of the bullets she was wearing around her body. I mean, she probably thought this was just another game of dress-up! I'm sorry, but it's kind of creepy to me. I'm all for speaking your mind, but, when you use your children as an accessory to your agenda, it crosses the line.
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Last night, the BET Awards took place at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Beyonce returned from jet-setting around the world with Jay-Z for the big event and reunited with her former Destiny's Child pals on the red carpet. Those girls are still divalicious! But let's talk about what's really important: the fashion. Although I hated B's dress, I think she looked great in it. Her waist was itsy bitsy. Alicia Keys on the other hand was wearing a totally wrinkled frock, which was weird. Alicia: I have a great dry cleaner. Call me and I'll give you her digits. She'll press the heck outta that thing. Vote on your picks for best and worst dressed -- or just flip through the photos -- in my Best & Worst Dressed at the 2007 BET Awards slide show.
Call your stylist, Mandy. Apologize for firing her or the fight you got into or whatev. Just beg her to take you on as a client. Unless, of course, you were using Jessica "My Dog Pisses On My Clients Outfits" Paster.
Who was Madonna working out with this morning in Central Park? Here's a hint... they used to share a bed! Click on the pic for your answer.
Source: Star Snapshots
Cue "All I Want is You."
Well, I'm glad I grew outta that silly teen infatuation because old Eth hasn't aged so well. Maybe it's his punishment for cheating on his wifey Uma Thurman? Here he is at the screening at his flick The Hottest State last night and he's looking, well, not so hot. A tad greasy. A bit tired. Totally old.
What do you think?
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Everyone is talking about how Paris Hilton has changed so much after three weeks in the pokey. That makes no sense to me. Because she didn't sleep on high thread count sheets she's suddenly going to become a nice person? It just sounds like such a load of crap. People don't change overnight. And someone like Paris -- who is basically a spoiled brat -- needs a lot more than sharing a toilet with a cellmate to set her on the right path.
But what do you think? Do you think the party animal is suddenly going to become Hollywood's biggest humanitarian? That she's going to stop clubbing? Or maneating? Or stabbing her "friends" in the back? Or making sex tapes while talking on the phone? If you've lived life at all, you know that there are some people out there who can't change. Try as they might, they soon fall back into their old ways. And I think that's where la Hilton will be. But I'm a cynical bitch, so tell me what you think.
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There were just too many names between these two actors for this affair to work out.
Weeds stars Mary-Louise Parker and Jeffrey Dean Morgan have ended their off-screen romance, according to PEOPLE.
"We're not together anymore," Jeff told the mag. "Everything's fine," he explains. "It just didn't work out. Wrong time in both our lives."
The couple, who played husband and wife on the Showtime drama, were first seen together last December in New York.
But Jeffrey, who played the yummy Denny on Grey's Anatomy, isn't writing off love just yet and is still searching for Ms. Right.
"I am a single guy," he says. "I look for somebody with a sense of humor, someone that laughs at my bad jokes, and wants to have fun in life. That's kind of the key."
I was clearly so much happier when she was on the "inside."
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The locations and dates have been announced for the latest crop of American Idol auditions. Think you're the next Jordan Sparks? Does your beatboxing talent put Blake Lewis to shame? Do you want impress that rascally Simon Cowell so much that he falls in love with you and sweeps you off your feet (oops, that's just my fantasy!)? Here's the info you need to make all your pop star dreams come true!
San Diego: July 30 at Qualcomm Stadium
Dallas: Aug. 6 at Texas Stadium
Omaha: Aug. 10 at Qwest Center
Atlanta: Aug. 14 at a location to be announced
Charleston, SC: Aug. 18 at N. Charleston Coliseum
Miami: Aug. 22 at AmericanAirlines Arena
Philadelphia: Aug. 27 at Wachovia Center
Note that there are no New York City or Los Angeles dates set this year, so you big-city hopefuls need to get in your cars and drive towards your destiny! Good luck!
See for yourself the media zoo that was Paris Hilton's release from jail early this morning. When you listen to the commentary by the news reporter doesn't it sound like he's announcing a horse race?
Have you gotten hit on by Zach Braff in the last few months? Probably.
Reports have been everywhere that the Scrubs star has been trying to romance half of New York this summer, as he vacations from filming his hit show. Zach been single since his high-profile romance with cutie-patootie Mandy Moore ended last June. Since then the looker had reportedly tried -- and failed -- to hook up with other Hollywood hotties like Drew Barrymore and John Mayer's ex Jessica Simpson.
But Zach is fighting back against the stories that he's like a dog in heat. On his myspace blog, the ladies man insists he's just your average Joe:
"I'm not sure when or why the tabloid angle on me was decided that I am a cad. I would have much rather it had been that I am secretly a dentist or that I love soup. I am in fact, merely doing what every other single 32 year old man in NYC is doing this summer. I am dating. If you must read that stuff, please don't digest it as fact. It is probably one of the only real sh*tty things one has to get used to when living in the public eye, but I suppose one of the benefits of this blog is that you can hear it directly from me. I haven't had a vacation in 6 years and so I decided to take June and July off. I am having the best summer of my life! I am so happy here! I'm hanging out with my New York friends, my Jersey boys, my family and loving every single second of it. And yes; I am dating. When we shoot Scrubs I spend every waking hour of my life in an abandoned and haunted hospital. All I can date there are ghosts and they tend to be horrible snugglers. So anyway, blah, blah, blah. Don't believe the hype."
So, if you're looking to hook a hot , funny T.V. star, and you fancy yourself a good snuggler, put on your sexiest dress and head to the clubs in NYC to find the very-available Zach --- just don't mention that you've read on the Daily Blabber that he's been dissed by a lot of ladies.
What is with Justin Timberlake these days?
The pop star, who used to used have a squeaky clean Mickey Mouse Club image, has been throwing his bad attitude all around lately.
Justin hanging with his girl, Jessica Biel --- who obviously didn't read the article where Justin said he didn't want her joining him on tour --- in Stockholm on Sunday, when he got all snarky with some of his Swedish fans. Mr. SexyBack was reportedly rude to his devoted followers, after they asked him for autographs and photos.
"You want me to juggle also?" he supposedly snapped at one eager beaver.
This boy's ego has gotten way out of hand. Justin is in major need of a reality check or else his head is going to explode. And then he won't even be pretty anymore.
Paris Hilton may be back walking the streets, but Lindsay Lohan will continue to rid herself of toxins in a rehab facility.
Lindsay, who checked in to Promises in Malibu. after crashing her car and getting arrested for DUI (cops also found a cocaine-like substance in the vehicle), was scheduled for release next week. But her mom, Dina Lohan, says Linds would like to get a bit more rest before heading back into the real world.
"She's going to be doing extended care. It was her choice," Dina said. "She's doing great."
Original big-party-Las-Vegas plans for Lindsay's 21st birthday on July 2nd were scrapped and now she plans to celebrate at a small "no alcohol" gathering with her family.
There's no word on how much longer Linds plans to stay at Promises but Dina's security guard/publicist, Ty Dux, insists that, when LiLo does fly the coop, she'll be in tip-top shape.
"Lindsay is looking to rebound even better. She wants to prove to everybody that she means it."
If Lindsay and Paris both become upstanding citizens who will emerge as Hollywood's next giant screw up? Guesses?
It's finally over.
Paris Hilton was released from jail at 12:15 AM Tuesday. She sauntered out of the Century Regional Detention Center in Lynwood -- amidst hundreds of paparazzi that and had lined up hours before --- and jumped into her mother's arms.
The Hilton's then sped off in their SUV back to the their Bel Air mansion, where Paris reveled in the comforts of her parent's home. The heiress ran around the backyard with her dog and, more than likely, sprinkled her king-size mattress with hundred dollars bills and rolled around in them.
Now there's so many questions to be answered: Has Paris really changed? What will she do with all of the knowledge she's gained by sitting in the slammer for 23 days? Will she ever wear orange again?
Weigh in!
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June 24: Here we are running together together at dawn. Nothing like waking up to the smell of fresh air and pushing out bodies to the max under the rising sun.
Yea, my guy and I go running every morning at 6 before heading off to a hard day at work. Not. I'm lucky if I take a long, leisurely walk twice a week. And the only place I'll run is to door of Starbucks, so I can beat other customers to line. (I need my iced coffee fix!) Back to the abs, they're ridic. But which one has the better bod?
That's the only word I can use to describe these photos of Tiger Woods, his wife, Elin, and their new daughter, Sam Alexis. Make that: friggin' delicious.
And, I want to point out, they distributed these photos for free. Most celebrities earn millions from their baby pics. Tiger isn't earning a penny. Such a class act.
Enjoy!
Photos: Gretchen Dow Mashkuri/WireImage
You may want to hold off on crimping your hair and pulling up your leg warmers in hopes of catching Britney Spears on tour with Cyndi Lauper this week.
Rosie O' Donnell, who seems to be everywhere these days, is saying that her good friend Cyndi will not be welcoming Britney on to her stage. On her video blog Ro said the following about the buzz that Brit will be a surprise performer at the show on June 30th:
“The rumors are swirling that Britney is joining us in LA. Now, Cyndi [Lauper] said it wasn’t happening. And it’s Cyndi’s tour, so she would know. But, if it is happening, I’m thrilled…because I enjoy Britney."
Maybe this is one of those reverse psychology deals. See, Rosie wants us to think Britney's not going to be there, so when she is we are in awe. All of a sudden I don't care either way.
Jessica Paster is supposedly this big celebrity stylist. Her clients include Jessica Simpson, Kate Hudson and I guess Jewel (pictured), none of whom exactly bowl me over with their fashion choices. Nonetheless... Page Six reports that Paster is looking for a new assistant, so she held a "cattle-casting call" for the position. But when prospective employees turned up at her house, they found a fashion disaster.
"There were disorganized racks of dresses and piles of clothing she had pulled from designers all over the floor," a job hunter told The Post. "Her little dog peed everywhere -- including on the clothes -- throughout the day."
So this chick, who charges up to $5,000 a day, is dressing celebrities in piss-stained couture? What nerve. Though I do like the idea of la Simpson squeezing into yellow-tinted dresses. Maybe that's why she always sounds so yappy when she talks.
So check them out and be sure to tell 'em Suzy sent ya. Cheers!
Mom-to-be Naomi Watts looks ready to go. Here she is shopping in Culver City, Cali on Friday. On her to-do list? Browsing at H.D. Buttercup furniture store. She was there for almost two hours, before slowly exiting. Look for her to pop any day now.
For more on celebrity pregnancies, check out iVillage's Celebrity Baby Tracker.
Atta boy, Tone-dog!
80-year-old Tony Bennett is officially off the market, so you single ladies better back off. The crooner, who has two marriages in the can, married his longtime love, Susan Crow, in New York City last Thursday. They had dated for 20 years.
"They were married in a private, intimate ceremony," his rep told People.com.
Props to the new bride for being so patient. 20 years?!?! I know some women who started destroying their guy's possessions when they didn't get a ring after one year. You know who you are...
"They say milk does a body a good but, damn girl, how much milk you drinkin'?!"
Sara's not your typical lollipop head --- this sexy lady has curves that would make Marilyn Monroe jealous --- and she knows how to use them. Ms. Ramirez dons the famous "Got Milk" moustache in their newest campaign, while the copy reads:
"Great anatomy. In show business your figure, well, shows. That’s why I drink milk. Studies suggest the nutrients in milk can play an important role in maintaining a healthy weight. Staying active, eating right, and drinking 24 ounces of lowfat or fat free milk a day helps you look your best. Bravo.”
Bravo to you, Sara. You look yummy.
Source: Just Jared
According to reports, Prince William and Kate Middleton have reunited. The young lovebirds, who split in April, have had a number of dates in recent weeks -- and were even caught snogging.
I love the word snogging. It sounds dirty to me... though it only means kissing. So saying it makes me feel like I'm getting away with something... though I'm not.
"William is the one doing all the chasing," reports News of the World, "and he is the one saying he wants to make it work."
I think they are a great pair, so I hope the chasing works. Nothing like some summer loving, kids.
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Thems be fightin' words, Barbara!
Paris Hilton will be spilling her guts to Larry King -- instead of Barbara Walters --- when she gets released from jail on Tuesday. And Barbara wouldn't have it any other way. Babs told the New York Post's Cindy Adams that, though she was prepared to talk to the heiress, she felt that snagging the first post-clink interview was not up to her standards of journalism.
"Look, I've done prison interviews before, but people like the Menendez Brothers were really important news stories," Babs said. "This wasn't. And even though I'd already written my questions, when all that pay-for-play stuff happened, I suddenly felt this was not up to my standard. It . . . felt . . . sort of . . . tawdry. The whole thing somehow was beneath me. Besides, it was a no-win. If I did a tough piece and her tears started to flow, it would be, 'Oh, there's Barbara Walters making people cry again.' Too soft, and I'd be criticized."
ABC execs wanted Paris to talk to one of their own, but according to Barbara, the network respected her decision to pass.
"I'm fortunately at a point in my life where I can choose what I want, and this was solely my decision. But I must tell you how classy ABC was. They didn't try to force me or say they'd place it on Nightline, or give it to someone else to do or any of the things they could have done. They respected my decision and walked away.
"Some agreed with my decision, some didn't. For me it was just a question of respect."
I wonder how Bab's "good friend" Kathy Hilton will feel about her daughter's sentence not being considered serious enough for Barbara to report on.
I think I can hear the scratching off of Barbara's name from the Hilton's Christmas card list.
There won't be Plinko! in Rosie O' Donnell's future.
The former View host had met with producers of The Price is Right last week, in hopes to come to some sort of agreement which would have Ro replacing the recently retired Bob Barker as the lead of the fantabulous game show. But sources say Rosie said "no deal!"
According to Fox News, the powers-that-be at TPIR "made her a substantial offer, but that the location of the show — Los Angeles — was the deal-breaker. Rosie will not move from New York. She's set here, and in Miami. So that's it. No amount of money can change that."
But as much as Rosie wanted to hand out hundred dollar bills from her pants pocket, I'm thinking she's pretty confident that another lucrative gig will come along. Reports are saying that since she left The View, after her explosive argument with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, viewership had plummeted. ABC management is said to be "crawling out on a ledge" over the decline.
It's obvious that whether you love her or you hate her, Rosie was entertaining to watch. And somebody out there must have the winning combination of money, location, and substance that Ro is looking for. We'll just have to wait and see.
I come home in the morning light
My mother says "when you gonna live your life right?"
Oh mama dear, we're not the fortunate ones
But girls they wanna have fun
Oh, girls just wanna have fun
It's almost like Cyndi Lauper wrote her 80's hit with Britney Spears in mind! And now Brit will get a chance to hear her anthem front and center when, according to her choreographer Misha Gabriel, she joins Cyndi's "True colors" tour for a "surprise" performance on June 30th.
Britney's peeps were auditioning some manly backup dancers for the upcoming gig at L.A.'s Greek Theatre, when one of the prospects said Brit's new song could generate the comeback she's been hoping for.
"It was dope," raved dancer Sam Pete to PEOPLE. "It reminded me of that one song you hear at 1:50 a.m., when they call last call at a club, and it's the hottest, nastiest song you've ever heard in your life and you've just got to put your drink down and dance to it. You've got no choice. Your body is insisting on it."
Now this dude should be her publicist! He's made me a little excited to hear the new ditty! You?
There were so many photos of Kate Moss from Glastonbury so I thought I’d post them all together. Yes, I’m still completely fascinated with Kate and Pete Doherty... in that trainwreck, I still can't believe they're together kinda way.
My eldest sister really, really wanted to go to Glastonbury this year -- it's Europe's biggest music festival, which is taking place right now. Apparently it's a total nightmare to get tickets to the UK event, which depressed my sis because she already bought some wellies and a cute tent to camp out in with her pal from London. So this post is for her... Photos from Glastonbury. The whole thing looks rather muddy to me, Sis. I think you'll appreciate it more from afar.
Diva Eva Longoria and NBA superstar Tony Parker are taking a decidedly different approach. Since shortly after they announced their engagement, they told a tabloid news show the date the wedding will take place (July 7). Then one of them announced it would take place in Tony’s native France. This past week, Tony actually revealed the venue, saying that the festivities would take place at Chateau Vaux-le-Vicomte, a 17th century castle just outside Paris.
Pretty forthcoming with the dets, right?
Since I certainly won’t be on the guest list – and unless you aren’t telling me something, you won’t be either – I thought I’d show you some pictures of the spectacular castle where the wedding will go down. I do hope you enjoy...
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According to People.com, a DNA test proved that Eddie Murphy is the father of Melanie "Scary Spice" Brown's baby. The results were received yesterday. Melanie -- or her rep -- won't confirm the story, but a "source close the Brown" will.
"He's the baby's father, it's official," a source close to Brown tells People. "The baby is undoubtedly, 110 percent his... There was no doubt in people's minds anyways, least of all hers. It wasn't a surprise to her. She knew all along."
I wonder if Eddie is smoking a cigar. Doubt it. He's probably crying because he has to part with more money for another one of his zillion kids. What a gem.
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When anybody starts a sentence with I don't mean to be mean, but..., you know they're going to be mean. And I'm going to be a little mean right now.
I don't mean to be mean, but... Amy Winehouse needs to make an appointment with a dentist immediately. Maybe if she wasn't a singer -- with her mouth gaping open all the time -- it wouldn't be a big deal. But I can't look at her comfortably because she's missing so many teeth! I think she's pretty hard to look at anyway with the big hair, crazy makeup and tattoos galore, but all that is bearable. It's the fact that she has about four teeth just freaks me out.
Spend some of those earnings on some veneers, Amy!
Maybe the missing teeth are her secret to success? She has such a great voice because so much air can easily slide in and out. I don't know. I do know that she’s really hard to look at and that annoys me because I like her.
Does it bug you?
Rumor has it that Britney Spears is back on the bottle. I imagine the drinks that she'd order in my latest edition of Daily Blabber TV.
I guess he's trying to be sweet, in his own warped, psychotic way.
Drug battling Pete Doherty ensures his love, Kate Moss, that he will be clean when they exchange their upcoming vows. In his new memoir (that I'm sure Suzy's Big Sis has already picked up), The Books of Albion, Pete, who's publicy battled crack and heroin addicitons, sends this heart-warming message out to Kate.
"Smack and needle-free we shall marry in the summer and I become 10 times happier than any given smackhead. Huzzah!"
The rocker also publishes a love note that Kate gave him.
"You have touched my heart and soul you little [bleep]er . . . You make me high my sweet," it reads. "My skin shivers and longs to be held by you."
That is so lovely.
Not so lovely? The book also contains explicit accounts of Pete's sexcapades with random groupies and ex-girlfriends. He may want to think twice before giving Kate an autographed copy as a wedding gift.
Was just reading the new Us and in it it talks about Angelina Jolie's Marie Claire interview, in which she said she and Brad Pitt have never told each other that they love one another.
"I don't think we've ever said it," the actress revealed. "I mean, I'm sure we have, but we would punch each other in the arm first."
That makes me think of two of my very best friends in the world, who got engaged this week. They're not all "I love you, I love you" either. In fact, their major term of endearment is saying: "I like you" and "I like you, too" in the sweetest way. I just love that because I feel like "I love you" is overused. People say it and don't mean it. People say it and end up divorcing the next day.
So what do you think of the fact that Brad and Angelina don't use the "L word"?
Okay, unless Isaiah Washington becomes Jennifer Aniston's new boyfriend this will officially be my last entry on the guy.
After all his blabbing about how sorry he was for gay-bashing T.R. Knight, and how disappointed he was by not being asked back to Grey's Anatomy for the new season, the actor is now pointing fingers, saying he wasn't the one that should have been fired. "I have to clear my name. I'll start from the beginning. I'm telling everything. So here's the truth."
Enlighten us, Isaiah. Should it have been Patrick Dempsey who put you in your place? Or Katherine Heigl who actually stood up for her friend? Or maybe it should have been T.R., who you basically outed?
Believe it or not, Isaiah had the stones to tell the Houston Chronicle that, yes, it should have been T.R. that got the boot.
"I feel all this was about him getting a raise and getting his character to stop being perceived as a dopey, cooky kind of character. He perceives himself as a leading man. That’s why you could see the change this past season. That was his whole impetus behind it," the actor said. "I was used and I was exploited. I may be wrong but that’s how I feel about it."
And he says you're the one that's delusional if you think he's homophobic.
"I knew T.R. was gay but I would never attack him because of his sexual orientation. That’s stupid. I've been working with lesbian and gays for 21 years in this business. My whole existence has coexisted evenly and beautifully with individuals who happen to be gay, but more importantly are immensely talented. There's no way in my mind and my heart I could be homophobic."
Not another word, Isaiah. Not another word.
The girls plan to release the details of the 25-date "farewell" gig in London next week. A source close to the tour said, "The UK is the girls' home so that's where they'll start. And the band still have a huge following in Japan so naturally they'll be playing there. But venues like Shanghai are on the list because they want to reach as many Spice fans around the globe as they can manage. They feel they didn't get to say goodbye properly when they split."
Yes, I know, you are still reeling from their breakup in 2001, but now your wounds can finally heal, and from what the insiders are saying, this is going to be huge.
In addition to some major cash for coming back together, each Spicer will get their own private jet to fly their family and entourage from city to city.
"It's going to be one of the most phenomenal pop events ever. No expense is being spared to make this an unrivaled spectacular."
I guess somebody got what they want, what they really, really want.
Maybe it's because I haven't met Angelina Jolie, like the very fortunate Suzy, but I'm thinking Tiffany Clause could easily (and creepily) pass for Angelina on any given day. No, she doesn't have the multi-cultural family, and her guy is definitely not Brad Pitt, but girl has got the look. -- much more even than that Megan Fox from Tranformers.
I'm thinking Angie needs to reinforce those locks on her door because I'm seeing a soap opera kidnapping/impersonator storyline unfolding before my very eyes.
What do you guys think? Could she fool Brad and the kids? Better yet, could she fool Suzy?
This guy: Harley Pasternak.
Harley is a celebrity trainer who's 5-Factor-Fitness-Plan has reshaped Jessica's Simpson's body in 9 weeks. The actress, who had gained some weight while touring with her ex John Mayer called upon the exercise guru to set her straight and get her back into single girl shape. The former Daisy Duke is reportedly back down to 120lbs., from an estimated 145 in April. Jess was actually introduced to Harley by John, who used the guidelines to lose his bloat and cut some muscle.
The 5-Factor plan consists of five small meals days a day (200-300 calories each), for six days a week, with one free cheat day to eat whatever you want! In addition to the nutrition, Harley calls for five weekly workouts that combine cardio and strength training.
The list of Pasternack believers continues to grow as Grey's Anatomy's Katherine Heigl, who didn't own sneakers before meeting her new trainer, says she's an absolute convert. "Harley is the only trainer I've had whose plan worked for me."
Mandy Moore and Eva Mendes also attribute their tight little bodies to the man with the plan. "He kicks my butt," admits Mandy. "He's made me appreciate the gym in a way I never have. And he does it in a condensed block of time."And Ugly Betty's Vanessa Williams, agrees Harley's plan is a slam dunk. "It's a guaranteed body morph," she tells Us Weekly. "The trick is to listen to what he tells you and follow through."
The follow through -- that's what always gets me.
You can get more info on the plan at 5factordiet.com, where you can buy Harley's recipe and fitness books, or where you can order pre-made meals -- if you're rich ($99-$115 a day).
Last night, Jen stepped out to a party for her friend Laura Day, who wrote a new book called Welcome to Your Crisis: How to Use the Power of Crisis to Create the Life You Want. While on the red carpet helping her friend shill her book, Jen told our friends at Access Hollywood that crises in her life are a thing of the past. Good news, right? But she bizarrely ended the interview by saying: "I'm better every day, babe."
Babe? Really? That's just such a strange way to address someone... especially a reporter, who you aren't friends with.
Bottom line? It's like unless you're talking about Babe the pig -- or an old episode of Saved By the Bell -- that just not something you should say.
Last night a Blabber spy hit the 2007 Cipriani Wall Street Concert Series in NYC, where 50 Cent performed, and she rubbed elbows with The Duchess of York Sarah Ferguson.
"[Fergie] was sooooo nice," the spy tells me. "She'd definitely had a lot to drink though. Her assistant was right behind her kinda rolling her eyes at some of the things she was saying. I also noticed that she wore her wedding ring!?! So weird because she's been divorced for such a long time. And apparently she has a reputation for always trying to score free stuff. She didn't get a lot of money in the divorce."
As for headliner 50 Cent... "He was great," the spy continues. "Fergie said she was nervous meeting him. She thought she said all thing wrong things."
I'm sure she did... but do you think 50 was even listening?