September 2007 Archives

adios amigos
I'm running for the border, kids.

It's vacation time and my hubby and I are headed down to Cabo San Lucas for some R&R. I have promised my love one full Britney Spears-free week, but I'm secretly hoping Britney flies down there and I make nice with her. I can see it now -- we'll bond over our babies, have some Margaritas and, before I know it, I'll be on next week's cover of US Weekly.

Seriously, Suzy has promised to take good care of you (like always!), and I will be back before you can say Jose Cuervo. I'll miss you!

Hasta la pasta, babies!
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Whoa... this is supposed to be an improvement? Rumer Willis showed off her peroxide-assaulted locks at the James Perse store opening in Beverly Hills.

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If you guys hated my post about Angelina Jolie smiling last night, you'll probably hate this one too. But I had to post this photo of Angelia and her youngest tater tot, Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt outside FAO Schwarz toy store in Manhattan today.

When you see this kid, doesn't she scream: Brad Pitt, Brad Pitt, Brad Pitt?!?

At the very least, you can cut Angie some slack as she is holding Shiloh.
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Lindsay Lohan Canterbury Institute rehab
Her friends and family aren't the only ones using her.

This was in the NY Post yesterday, so I took a photo of it and meant to post it. It's an ad for the Canterbury Institute, which offers medical treatment for addiction. Nice that they're capitalizing on our poor little alleged homewrecker Lindsay Lohan during her time of need. Shameful!
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Celebrity meltdowns are as common as Paris Hilton has a new boyfriend stories. Obviously Britney Spears has been there, so have Mariah Carey, Russell Crowe, Anne Heche, Dave Chappelle and others. A new edition to the club? Rocker Ryan Adams, who, according to reports, "pitched a fit" for a Minneapolis audience.

Though he didn't shave his head during the show or throw a phone at someone in the audience, he was said to be bitching and moaning about the sound monitors and stopped the show at one point to move equipment. Seventy minutes after he started, he announced "last song," played it and didn't return for an encore.

"I don't know what the story was," guitarist Neal Casal told the Star Tribune afterward. "I just play guitar."

Now, to be accurate, this wasn't Ryan's first fit. He actually had another diva moment in 2003 back in the Minneapolis area. (What is it about Minnesota that makes him crazy? Maybe he takes issue with being in such close proximity to all the mall walkers?) That time, Ryan gave a famously bad performance ("a rambling two-hour show"), where he griped about the sound system, played several songs twice and lambasted local rock legend Paul Westerberg.

Well, that's it -- I'm putting my Ryan Adam tickets on Craig's List right now. Ha. Let's be honest... I didn't want to see him in concert before... and I definitely don't now.
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Nicole Richie Enrolls in Anti-Drinking Program
Nicole Richie has gotten herself into an 18-month anti-drinking education program, which is especially good, since she's about six months pregnant.

The program consists of 52 hours of group counseling, bi-weekly interviews and 12 hours of alcohol education. Participants are also encouraged to attend 12-step meetings. According to People mag, the course, SB 38, is for those who have been convicted of DUI on more than one occasion within a 7-year period (and maybe who have spent more than 81 minutes in jail) -- like Nicole.

So, she's got three more months of attending these classes while pregnant -- then the baby comes. I hope this school has daycare.
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School Craze for Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie must be used to causing a frenzy wherever they go, but at Maddox's new school, Lycée Français de New York, on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, the PTA moms are going wild. Mad started classes in early September and the school is still trying to get used to having Angie and Brad drop off and pick up their son.

The Lycee’s director of operations, Dan Cooke, decided the best way to handle the hoards of parents, who hang around in hopes to get a glimpse or autograph from Brangelina, was to send a letter to the overeager moms and dads.

“I’m sure you are aware the school has received much media attention recently during the arrival and dismissal times because of the presence of celebrities Ms. Angelina Jolie and/or Mr. Brad Pitt,” read the note, according to The New York Observer. “I want to make you aware that before the first day of school I met with their security team to discuss the best manner in which for them to drop off and pick up their son. Our foremost goal was to cause the least amount of disruption to the school and to ensure the security of all of our students and families. Regretfully, I have seen some parents taking pictures, asking for autographs, talking to the media and even shouting at Ms. Jolie and Mr. Pitt for recognition. Therefore, in the best interests of the school and safety of your child(ren) I must ask for everyone to please respect the family’s privacy and discontinue these practices.”

“The French are quite civilized,” commented a source, who has a sibling at the school. “But sure, you have the moms who get there a little earlier to get a little glimpse.” Though the source did say that Angie has apologized for the mayhem that her appearance at the school causes.

That letter from the Director of Operations made me laugh, because you know he's probably framed the part of Maddox's trip permission slip that Angie had to sign.
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Matthew McConaughey Does Have Clothes
When I saw this photo of Matthew McConaughey I assumed he was on the set of a new movie or something, because when do we ever see Matt out and about in clothes with sleeves and full legs? Almost never. The gorgeous guy is always jogging, playing frisbee, or surfing, in shorts -- usually with no shirt. So imagine my surprise when I found out that Matt was not in costume in this photo. He was snapped leaving his hotel in Paris (with rumored fiance Camila Alves) in a real coat and shoes! He even accessorized with a hat! Perhaps they are Dolce & Gabbana threads as he's the spokemodel?

I prefer my dose of Matty M. sweaty and shirtless, but it's nice to know he could clean up nice when you take him home to mama -- though my mama would probably prefer him sweaty and shirtless, too.
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Michael Jackson Says Beat It To Marriage Rumors
Despite reports that King of Plastic Surgery Michael Jackson has married his children's nanny, Grace Rwaramba, Jacko says he's still single and available. You hear that, ladies?

"Wide spreading reports regarding Michael Jackson being married are not true," his publicist said in a statement to E! News. "Documents stating otherwise are a hoax."

The documents in question were supposedly obtained by the ever-reputable National Enquirer, in which Michael referred to himself as a "married man." The rag even quoted a source as saying, "Grace was happy to go along with it. She's always been devoted to Michael and has raised the kids since the day they were born. Michael knew she'd make a perfect stepmother."

But it's all a lie, so you can breathe a sigh of relief that you may still have a chance with the loon. Hey, I loved him, too, in the sixth grade. I had buttons of his face on my book bag -- but that was his old face.
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Hannah Montana's Miley Cyrus: I'm Pure
When I heard the rumor that Hannah Montana star, Miley Cyrus, was pregnant, I wanted to run over to my seven-year-old niece's house and cover her ears! It's just so wrong. Miley was apparently a victim of some nasty internet rumor stating that the 14-year-old superstar was with child. But, instead of letting it bring her down, the good girl is using this opportunity to tell the world that she is a virgin -- and plans on staying that way for a while.

“It’s given me the street cred to say that would be impossible, because I’m living my life the way I believe is right and that is to stay pure," she told Extra. Adding that she absolutely does not believe in sex before marriage.

Uh-oh. Saying that is like an open invitation for scrutiny. Now, as soon as Miley gets a Nickelodeon boyfriend, the rumors will start to fly. It's a total Britney Spears thing. Remember when Britney said she was going to stay a virgin until marriage? Look how that turned out.
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joey fatone offers Britney Spears A Way Out
Back when I would do the "Bye Bye Bye" dance in my living room -- and N'Sync was the most happening boy band since New Kids on the Block -- member Joey Fatone was always my favorite. When everyone else was swooning over the pubescent Justin Timberlake and J.C. Chasez, I was alone in my Joey-lovin' bliss. Now I know my instincts are good.

Joey, who scored a gig as The Singing Bee host, has sent a message out to his old pal Britney Spears. "Britney, call me, come over to my house, come to Orlando, get away from it all," he told Extra. "It's a good thing to get out of L.A."

The former boy-bander and Brit bonded when they went out on tour together, back in the day, and Brit was dating Justin. And like I always thought, Joey is just a good guy. "I think she just needs some time, some time to really heal," he said of Brit. "If you're there, let me know. I'm here for you, sweetheart."

Swoon. I just hope she doesn't take him up on it and ruin his life in the process -- 'cause then Britney will have me to deal with.
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When Tracy and I met, we bonded over our love for General Hospital and Jack Wagner. Conveniently, we worked at Soap Opera Digest at the time, so when 3pm rolled around we'd watch the show from our respective work stations... and call each other during the commercials being like: Oh. My. God. Did you see that? If you were ever a fan of the soap hunk -- or any soap hunk -- you'll enjoy today's Daily Blabber TV about Heather Locklear discussing how she'd marry boyfriend Jack Wagner in a minute.

Also Blab-worthy? Lindsay Lohan's extend stay in rehab and those rumors she stole Steve-O's coke, Jennifer Lopez's Chipotle bump and whether or not Bridget Moynahan is going to split her OK! profits with Tom Brady. Meow!

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Melissa Joan Hart is Pregnant
Did Melissa Joan Hart have enough time to fit back into her skinny jeans? It's no matter -- she could probably give a crap about her skinny jeans because she's having another baby!

The Sabrina the Teenage Witch star, who has a one-year-old son named Mason, is four months along with her second child. Daddy is her husband Mark Wilkerson.

Fingers crossed it's a girl and they name her Tabitha.

More on Moms-to-be: Who's pregnant? What are they craving? When are they due? Consult our the Celebrity Baby Tracker.
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Angelina Jolie Smiles
It's funny -- I see photos of Angelina Jolie every day and rarely is she smiling. It's not that she looks miserable -- she doesn't -- but she's usually juggling kids on each hip or darting through a forest of paparazzi. But today in New York, she made sure to show us those pearly whites. Before climbing into her SUV, she turned to photographers and flashed her multimillion dollar smile.

No wonder it's so easy for her to earn a crap-ton of money for her various charities. She has 'em at the grin.
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Fergie is Olsen-Twin Skinny
Was Fergie always so skinny? Here's Josh Duhamel's live-in love on her way into WhiteBox Studios in Los Angeles. She's not shockingly thin -- a la 90-pounder Courtney Love a couple months back -- but her legs are tiny. Now it's like she's an Olsen... or maybe she always was.

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Dylan McDermott and Shiva Rose split broke up breakup

In Hollywood, 12 years of marriage is like 50, so I never would have predicted that Big Shots star Dylan McDermott and his actress wife, Shiva Rose Gharibafshar, would have split. But, yes, we'll have to add them to our 2007 Celebrity Breakup Tracker.

Funny, I always sorta mix up Dylan and Dermot Mulroney. I'm not sure why. But Dermot's marriage also ended this year. He had been married to Catherine Keener for 17 years. Maybe the guys can go out on the town together now and look for some new ladies. Or go sneaker shopping.

Although Shiva isn't a big star, she's been a red-carpet fixture over the years. When I used to read InStyle -- before it weighed 500lbs -- she would always be in the magazine for the various outfits she wore. But the last time they were photographed together on a red carpet was late February, so they've apparently been apart for quite a long time.

Hope they're happier.
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Jennifer Garner meets fans outside Regis & Kelly
How cute is Jennifer Garner? Here's a shot of Violet Affleck's mama, taken earlier today as she exited the Regis & Kelly studio, smiling for photographers and happily signing autographs for fans. Methinks Keira Knightley could learn a thing or two from JG.

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Take a good look at this chick. Does she look like anyone you know?

Here's a hint... She's a model. Her dad's a musician. He has a famous wife. Musican and Famous Wife have a supercute baby who they tote around everywhere. However, Musican didn't tote Model around everywhere when she was a kid.

Take a guess, then click on the photo for the answer.
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Michael Vick Fails Drug Test
I haven't said anything about the Michael Vick thing. What can I say that other animal lovers haven't? But I just read that the dog murderer has been given tighter restrictions by a federal judge because he failed a drug test. So I have to ask... How stupid can this guy be? After entering a guilty plea to federal dogfighting charge on August 27, he was told that a condition of his release was that he would be randomly drug tested between then and his December 10 sentencing date. So what does he do? Apparently some bong hits because the urine sample he gave two weeks later tested positive for marijuana.

Wouldn't you think that he'd 1) want to avoid more trouble by laying off the pipe for a few months or 2) buy some friggin' Golden Seal with his millions and play puff-puff give until his heart's content.

Clearly not the smartest player in the line-up, right? Now I can see why he's in the position that he is. Duh!

Meanwhile, for normal people who enjoy animals, check out our Celebrities and their Pets gallery or try Celebrity Matchmaker: Star Dogs.
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Warning to Lindsay Lohan: It's not better on the outside!

Contrary to reports earlier this week, Lindsay Lohan will not be leaving rehab. Her mom, the upstanding Dina Lohan, informed Access Hollywood in an email, that Lindsay would be staying in Utah. A source close to the star also tells People that "Lindsay is not leaving Cirque Lodge in Utah any time soon. She has a few more weeks to grow and develop, and she is doing great."

Which is good to hear, because if Lindsay was out, she would have to deal with the fact that Jackass loser Steve-O told Howard Stern that Lindsay stole a stash of cocaine from his apartment, after she returned to retrieve the wallet she left.

Probably not something she wants to deal with right out of rehab.
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Keira Knightley Needs to Get Over Herself
I like Keira Knightley. I enjoyed her in Pirates of the Caribbean and have always found her charming in interviews... even with her pottymouth. (I have a potty mouth too!) But lately girl just can't stop complaining. Mostly, it's whining about people who remark on her itsy-bitsy waistline -- like when she went off on reporters at the Venice Film Festival. But it's grown into more than that. As Tracy told us yesterday, Keira totally bitches about being famous in the new Allure. It's like cry me a friggin' river, Miss $5 Million Paychecks. Countess of Free Couture. The last thing I want to do after a long day at work is pay $10 bucks to see a movie made by a whiny woman who gets paid $5 million bucks for a month of work.

So in the latest edition of Daily Blabber TV, I take on complaining Keira and discuss some other things like Matthew McConaughey's "engagement," Heidi Montag's breasts, Kiefer Sutherland's foursome (of DUI arrests) and more.
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Jennifer Lopez Denies Pregnancy Rumors
As expected, Jennifer Lopez is denying the rumors that she's having a baby.
“No, no! We get this every week!” J.Lo told Us on September 20. “I don’t mind when people talk about this. I get the interest. I’m not the only [celeb] who gets these rumors.”

I get the denials, but the belly is undeniable. Maybe she had one too many burrito baskets at Chipotle? That kinda looks like my belly after I walk outta that place.
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Paris Spreads Her Love to Rwanda
The new Paris Hilton is off to Rwanda to bring attention to the poverty-stricken nation. The heiress will travel to the African nation in conjunction with Playing For Good, an organization that helps bring celebrities together with charities this fall.

After her jail stint, Paris promised the public that she was going to change and use her celebrity to make the world a better place. She told Barbara Walters, via a phone interview, "I’m not the same person I was. I know now that I can make a difference, that I have the power to do that. I want to do different things when I’m out of here.”

Well, I'm sure Paris's visit will do wonders -- and in no time, the people of Rwanda will be saying "that's hot" over and over to each other.
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This photo, taken yesterday, of a brunette Britney Spears filming the paparazzi, made me laugh. It reminded me of that Seinfeld episode where a telemarketer calls Jerry. Jerry says something like, "I'm busy right now, why don't you give me your home number and I'll call you back later? Oh, you don't like people bothering you at home? Now you know how I feel."

But I'm betting the photogs couldn't care less that Brit was using her video camera because the photos will still sell. (Guilty, as charged!) I'm just worried that Britney is thinking of making another documentary about her life -- did you catch Chaotic?
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Are The Beckhams Overrated?
Sick of David and Victoria Beckham?

According to a new poll in Radar magazine, you are not alone. And you've also had enough of cupcakes, Botox, and Brad Pitt! But Posh and Becks have come in at the top of the list of things that are totally overrated. Writer Michael Musto calls L.A. Galaxy hottie David "overpaid" and his fashionista wife "a pointless collection of body parts." Ouch!

Other things that made list?
Blogging (gasp!), sex with virgins, cocaine, Keira Knightley (they must have read my mind), pilates, Ronald Reagan, The Dalai Lama, Jake Gyllenhaal (Reese Witherspoon obviously wasn't voting) and Grey's Anatomy (they must all be watching Gossip Girl).

Who's had enough of cupcakes? That's just madness.

Watch it: We ask people on the street what they think about the Beckhams
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Heather Locklear I'd Marry Jack Wagner
I've told you in the past about my obsession with Heather Locklear's new boyfriend, Jack Wagner -- it's just something I can't seem to grow out of. So I almost died when I heard that Heather and Jack are so serious that the ex Mrs. Richie Sambora said she would marry The Bold and The Beautiful actor.

Heather tells People that her romance with Jack is "wonderful and exciting and blossoming," adding she feels deserving of something that "feels so right". The actress admits she can see herself as the next Mrs. Wagner. She reveals, "If Jack said, `Let's get married, ' I'd go, `OK!' But I have a daughter to consider. I'm trying to be a thoughtful role model, and not selfish."

I'm dying! Do you think they've been in love since their Peter and Amanda days on Melrose Place?
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First Pics of Bridget Moynahan's Son
Say "hello" to the newest footballer in town. OK! has the first pics of Bridget Moynahan and Tom Brady's little quarterback, John Edward Thomas Moynahan -- and, boy, is he gorgeous or what?

Bridget is also looking pretty fantastic, considering she gave birth just five weeks ago. And though her situation with ex Tom isn't the most ideal (he's currently getting it on with supermodel Gisele Bundchen), Bridget is loving her new mommy role.

"The pain of dealing with the fallout of their failed romance has been overtaken with the joy of motherhood,” a source told OK!. Bridget, who passed on giving an interview to the mag, is said to be in love with being a mother.
“She’s still at the point where she finds it very hard to be away from him,” a pal told OK! “They are so bonded. She can’t wait to get home, so she only goes out for short periods.”

Bridget has a new love in her life, and while Tom and Gisele will eventually tire of each other, Baby John will always love his momma.
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Madonna Channels Her Inner Britney Spears
Although I think I'm stylin' today in my new green dress (you can see it later in Daily Blabber TV), I'm not loving Madonna's look in this photo, which was taken today outside at Cecconi's restaurant in London.

Here's why: When I first looked at the photo, I thought it was Britney Spears. It must be the hair and those pink shades, not the stick-thin body. (Not that I think Britney is fat.) And speaking of the body, Madge is in amazing shape, but she is so darn skinny. It makes me a little uncomfortable. Her outfit itself is fine -- it's just the teenie bopper look from the shoulders up that is freaking me out.

Hey... maybe those are Lourdes's sunglasses! That would maybe explain it.
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