tracy: May 2008 Archives

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Like Angelina Jolie needs red lips and ginormous cleavage to make her sexier! Some things are so unfair.

Though she may not have had those twins (the babies, people!) just yet, Angie tells the July issue of Vanity Fair that she's totally fine with being pregnant -- especially because Brad Pitt thinks a woman who's with-child is hellasexy!

"I love it," she says of carrying the twins. "It makes me feel like a woman. It makes me feel that all the things about my body are suddenly there for a reason. It makes you feel round and supple, and to have a little life inside you is amazing. Also, I’m fortunate. I think some women have a different experience depending on their partner. I think that affects it. I happen to be with somebody who finds pregnancy very sexy. So that makes me feel very sexy.”

Okay, just stop. Your cups runneth over -- in all senses of the statement.

bradpittcleansupnice.jpgWomp, womp.

It's like the wedding that never was all over again. According to a rep for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Angie has not had their twins.

"Angelina has not given birth. She is fine, enjoying her home and her family in France," the spokesperson told People.com.

Aw man! Now I used the whole "Brangie Bunch" song for nothing!

AngelinabradSAG.jpgSing it with me! The Brangie Bunch, oh, the Brangie Bunch, that's the way they became the Brangie Bunch!

A source close to Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt say that Angelina has given birth to her twins!

French media reports have also surfaced, saying that Brad was right by his lovely's side when she gave birth at a Catholic clinic at the country's Aix-en-Provence this past Sunday.

Congrats!

Stay tuned for more....

Update: It's twin girls!  The "babies are great and so is mom," a source tells Entertainment Tonight.

And the little ladies' names are reportedly Isla Marcheline (after Angelina's deceased mom) and Amelie Jane (after Brad's mom).

charliesheensfamilyportrait.jpgCharlie Sheen had better hire an extra team of bodyguards for his rumored wedding this weekend.

Sources say that Chuck and fiancée Brooke Mueller have plans to tie the not Friday night, but are desperately trying to keep the locale under wraps. Also on the down low? The possibility that Brooke maybe already carrying the Two and A Half Men star's child.

"They've been busy working on having a baby," a pal told the NY Daily News. "They have been for a couple of months. It'd be great if they had a son, because Charlie already has three daughters."

So what's the big hush-hush about with the wedding? Insiders say that, if Charlie's loony ex Denise Richards gets wind of the location of the nups, she may come and cause a ruckus.

"They had to tell Denise when it was, because they wanted the girls to come, but she doesn't know where it'll be," says the source. "Who knows? She may even crash the event with a camera crew."

Denise, as you know, is currently pimping out her daughters on her new reality show for E!, Denise Richards: It's Complicated.

Man, that wedding is no doubt going to play out like a crazy scene from Melrose Place. I can't wait to hear all about it!


It's a lovefest!

John Mayer is saying what he wants to say about newlywed and dad-to-be Pete Wentz -- and it's all good, baby. In John's latest blog post, he returns to the favor to Ashlee Simpson-Wentz's (I remembered!) husband, who had complimented Jennifer Aniston's guy on his own website earlier in the week, with a post entitled "yes its a crush". Here's some of John's thoughts on the Fall Out Boy talent (oh, and his post is entitled CRUSH REQUEST ACCEPTED):

Yo Pete-

I could have easily written this to you in an email, but you've been so cool to write positive things about me on your blog(s) that I want to respond in kind.

Here's using blogs for something other than pointing out boob jobs and slight limps.

-Ting, ting, ting-

You're one of the best eggs in the music industry, hands down. With as much talent as you have, I'd expect you'd have some eccentric ego, but from what I can tell you seem to have none. (That actually makes you more talented, by way of some crazy cosmic arithmetic.) Every time we get the chance to hang I'm inspired by your creativity. Your mind is like a stadium with the dome open… you have ZERO judgment when it comes to things that move you. When most people get the feeling they might like an idea, or a shirt, they run it through a series of filters; 'what should I think, given my personal attributes?' 'How does this read?' 'What would Kanye do?' You have what makes talented people successful for years and years - a brave sense of self and a completely authentic relationship with your tastes.

That's why I'll throw a guitar in the car and be there anytime you need me. It's a short list. (I'm lazy.)

Isn't it weird when you're alone in your hotel room and the ice in that bucket melts, shifting it all and making it sound like someone's hiding in your closet? That always gets me.

Sorry.

Point is, I think the world of you. And wish you all the happiness your artsy head will accept. Fame is just one big lesson in being a man, and you're doing a bang up job…

Best to you and your lovely wife…

Oh, and what's up, blogosphere. Have at it.

JM

Let's see, a John Mayer and Pete Wentz sandwich? Yeah, that's something I could probably sink my teeth into.

britneyblackdress.jpgEven though Britney Spears has come a long way from the mess she was four months ago, when she was hospitalized for her wacky ways, a court ruled yesterday that the pop star still has a ways to go before she's deemed capable.

The court commissioner stated that Brit is still unable to participate "in any meaningful way" in legal proceedings and may need further tests. Her doctor has made a "differential diagnosis" and "wants to do additional testing in the not-too-distant future – something we will need to address in June," Reva Goetz said in court after a private meeting with lawyers.

Which means that all the important stuff is still up to Britney's dad, Jamie Spears, and by her attorney Andrew Wallet.

The courts were probably all ready to let Britney have her life back until she made the decision to start hanging with Mel Gibson. Nobody in their right mind would do that.

steven tyler.jpgSo, Steven Tyler say his latest stint in rehab had nothing to do with drugs or alcohol. Instead, the Aerosmith rocker is using that tired old excuse that his foot hurt -- and that's why he was hauled up in Las Encinas Hospital drug rehabilitation, the center where Dr. Drew counsels all the crazies on VH1's Celebrity Rehab.

"The doctors told me the pain in my feet could be corrected but it would require a few surgeries over time," Steve says in a statement released Thursday. "The 'foot repair' pain was intense, greater than I'd anticipated. The months of rehabilitative care and the painful strain of physical therapy were traumatic. I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet. Make no mistake, Aerosmith has no plans to stop rocking. There's a new album to record, then another tour."

According to his peeps, Steven was treated at the center after a bunch of surgeries and physical therapy "to correct long-time foot injuries resulting from his trademark athletic performance onstage."

And by "trademark athletic performance" they might just mean they way he was able to lift a bottle of Jack Daniels with his toes to his lips.

Totally in the David Cook zone.

The American Idol champ performed his new single, "Time of My Life", on The Today Show this morning and, I swear, I could listen to it over and over again. His voice is just pure, sexy, and awesome. And though I'm not quite a "cougar" yet, I hear what Meredith Vieira is talking about when she says this Cook is making the older women of the world sweat.

Watch it here...

clayaiken.jpgI couldn't believe it either, people, but TMZ.com is reporting that American Idol's Clay Aiken is going to be a father.

Apparently he and his producer/best friend (a woman), the forty-something (some say 50) Jaymes Foster are having a baby. Before your mind is completely blown, this was, in fact, a case of artificial insemination. And exhale...

But Clay is reportedly in it for the long haul -- he wants to be a part of the kid's life.

Imagine how often Clay got beaten up in the school yard as a kid. Now imagine being Clay Aiken's kid. It's just not fair, I tell you.

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Whoa! What's happening here? Bill Murray's wife of over ten years has filed for divorce -- and she's requested a restraining order against him.

According to Jennifer Murray, Bill has a doozy of addictions, including alcohol, marijuana and sex -- and she's had enough. And, she says, these were the reasons she took their kids and left him in 2006. The court documents also add that Bill once "hit his wife in the face and then told her she was 'lucky he didn't kill her,'" according to a report in the Charleston Post and Courier.

My aunt once saw Bill at Peter Luger's in NY and he gave a woman who was choking the Heimlich maneuver. Maybe his defense attorney should call her.

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Amy Winehouse may be an alleged crackhead -- but, hey, at least she keeps a clean house.

I tried to pull off that bandanna-in-the-hair thing once and my husband told me I looked like either Aunt Jemima or a pirate. I can kind of see where he's coming from now.

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I know, I know. Why won't they just go away?

Heidi Montag is, once again, on the cover of the new Us Weekly (seriously, what does she have on Editor-in-Chief Janice Min?) and, this time, she's saying that she's "Ready to Say 'I Do'" to the terrible Spencer Pratt. There's no doubt that these two deserve each other, or as Heidi likes to spin it, they are "soulmates."

Anyway, the reason why I'm even bringing this to your attention is because of how hysterically funny the story is behind The Hills stars' re-engagement. Supposedly the couple went away together on a "secret" trip to Mexico, where Spencer was able to convince Heidi to marry him, after they read from the Bible together!

"Heidi read me biblical passages like 'Honor thy wife,'" Spencer told the mag.

Are you sure, Spence? Are you positive she didn't have a copy of Cosmopolitan pasted inside the cover of the Bible? And I wonder how many photographers were invited on this religious retreat. I just can't deal with these two.

davidcookgood.jpgAmerican Idol's latest winner, David Cook, is a good man.

Anyone who watched Idol this season knows that David's brother Adam has been fighting brain cancer. The Idol star dedicated all of his performances to his big bro, proudly displaying his initials on his clothing and guitars during the show. Then, we told you last week about the sad news that Idol contestant Luke Menard had been diagnosed with Stage Two Hodgkin's Lymphoma, and that David took the time out to visit his bud in the hospital, even though he was preparing for the biggest show of the season.

“I love Luke and I just wanted to show up and make sure that he understood that I love him and know that if there’s anything I can do for him and his wife, sign me up, you know?” David told People.com. “Luke, Michael Johns, Jason Yeager and myself, we kind of buddy-ed up one day at Hollywood week,” he explained of their bond. “We called ourselves the four horsemen. Any time one of your own is going through something as horrible as that, it makes everything else seem a little bit insignificant.

David vows to use his new found fame to hopefully make a difference -- and that's just another reason to love this star-in-the-making.

"Cancer is a very big part of my existence," he said “I’m excited to be put in [the spotlight] where I can hopefully do something to help other people.”

The man's got it all -- a good face, a good voice and, most importantly, a good heart. Could you ask for anything more?

garydourdan.jpgGary Dourdan lucked out. The dude was caught by police in April, sleeping (aka past out) in his car on the wrong side of a random street, reportedly surrounded by drugs, and he's not going to jail -- not even for 82 minutes.

The CSI star pleaded guilty yesterday to counts of cocaine and Ecstasy possession. The heroin(!) charge was dropped.

"As a result of today's proceedings, Gary has been given diversion (a drug treatment program)," his lawyer said, outside the court. "He very much regrets what happened and he's very embarrassed by what occurred, but he's looking forward to moving on and getting back to work."

Gary could have gotten three years and eight months int he slammer based on the charges filed against him. Instead, he'll serve nada and will only have to complete a 16-class drug program. Obviously, Gary is thrilled.

"He is very grateful to the court for being understanding and giving him an opportunity to resolve the issue and move forward," his lawyer said. 

That's one good lawyer.

ashleepetedney.jpgWhat a relief!

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have finally confirmed what the world has been buzzing about for months -- they are, in deed, having a baby. The newlyweds took their blog (where else?) to announce the good news.

"While many have speculated about this, we wanted to wait until after the first trimester to officially confirm that we are expecting our first child. This is truly the most joyous time in our lives and we are excited to share the happy news and start our family."

- Pete and Ashlee Wentz 

Thank goodness that's over. I now pronounce today Ash-Wentz day.

GeorgeClooneysarah.jpg...Because they are done!

That's right -- George Clooney and Sarah Larson have ended their year-long relationship, says a source close to the man himself.

Sarah hit the jackpot when she and the Cloonster hit it off after meeting through friends in Las Vegas. And they've been through a lot; the Venice Film Festival, a motorcycle accident --  George even took the former cocktail waitress to a place he never took any other girlfriend -- the Oscars. But it still wasn't enough to tame the bachelor beast that George will always be.

Too bad, so sad, bye-bye.

Hey, do you hear that? It's all kinds of women around the world sharpening their claws...

madonnadavidlourdes.jpgIt's a done deal.

We're happy to report that Madonna's adoption of David Banda is finally official. A Malawi judge has approved the paperwork and the Material Girl and Guy Ritchie can now call the boy their own, for keeps. It's about time, since Madge and Guy have been taking care of David since October of 2006, and after all the ups and downs they have dealt with.

"We are very happy with what the judge has ruled," Madonna's lawyer, Alan Chinula, said outside the courthouse (neither Madge nor Guy were present). "Finally the court has granted Madonna full adoption rights of the boy...It's all over, thank God.

"It is a positive and beautiful judgment that will have an impact on Malawi's adoption laws."

Let us all say "Mazel Tov!"

 

peteashleekiss.jpgShe's so old school!

Ashlee Simpson is taking her new husband's name. Ash will now known professionally as Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, and privately as plain old Ashlee Wentz.

"I think that that's something that a woman should do when they're marrying a man," the newlywed told People.com. "It's a tradition that I think is a great tradition."

Pete is psyched, though he says he left the decision up to his beloved. "These decisions with Ashlee and her name are all completely up to Ashlee," the Fall Out Boy rocker said. "I want her to do these kinds of things the way she wants to do them."

Still, he plans on flaunting his wife's devotion. "Oh man, I was like upgrade me! You know what I'm saying? The Wentz family, our Christmas card just got upgraded!" he says. "It feels insane. It feels unreal."

Now if we just knew if they are abiding by the tradition of getting married before getting pregnant...

P.S. I must be feelin' the love today -- I'm all about the smooching pictures. 


Jessica Simpson's new country single, "Come On Over," has been released on the Web. Listen to it here and let us know what you think.

Personally, I like country music in general. There's much more storytelling in the twangy tunes than in pop music, and I happen to think this suits Jess a lot better. Press play.

willjadakiss.jpgI've always been a huge fan of Will Smith. Back in the day, my one dream was to dance with him -- like he does in the "Miami" video -- all sexy to salsa music. Nowadays, I admire him for different reasons (though I still like looking at him). Despite his huge success, Will has managed to keep his feet on the ground without getting too big a head. His marriage to Jada Pinkett-Smith is one of Hollywood's strongest, 10 years and counting, and he has raised three pretty well-adjusted children.

So, what's his secret?

"What I found is divorce just can't be an option," Will told Ellen DeGeneres on her show Tuesday. "It's really that simple. And I think that's the problem with L.A. – there are so many options. So a huge part of the success for [Jada] and I is that we just removed the other options."

Instead of running at the first sight of a glitch, these two actually try and make it work. "We're like 'listen, we're going to be together one way or the other so we might as well try to be happy,'" he said. 

It's shocking, really, but in a good way. I've always said that the one celebrity split that would crush me would be Will and Jada. Luckily, it doesn't look like I'll have to worry about that.

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Mariah Carey was on hand to throw out the ceremonial first pitch at a Japanese professional baseball game between the Yomiuri Giants and Rakuten Golden Eagles in Tokyo last night -- and this is what she wore.

I almost can't stand it. If I wasn't laughing at how ridiculous she is I might throw up.

patrickswayzelisa.jpgGood news! Patrick Swayze is responding well to his treatment for pancreatic cancer.

The actor was out at a Lakers game over the weekend and he and wife Lisa are living life to the fullest. The couple gave this exclusive statement to People.com:

"Thought I'd give you guys a little update. Lisa and I have been back and forth from New Mexico enjoying the arrival of spring and new baby calves. This past weekend, we spent a fun time with friends in Reno for Lisa's birthday, where I took her jewelry shopping at Kenny G & Company and (we) were able to find her something really special and much deserved! In the meantime, I am continuing treatment at Stanford and the great news is I continue to respond well."

I really believe that our good wishes and prayers have been instrumental in Patrick's success so far. I know we find a lot of reasons to disagree on this blog (Brangelina, anyone?), but it's wonderful when we can come together fora good cause. Let's keep it up!

carolinerhea.jpgComedienne Caroline Rhea is expecting a baby!

The former Biggest Loser host -- and star of Sabrina the Teenage Witch -- is pregnant with her first child. The baby's daddy, Costaki Economopoulos, is also a comedian, and he and Caroline, who is 44, have been dating for years.

I was really shocked when I heard about this, mostly because I thought she was in her fifties. I guess that's not the nicest thing to say, but are you with me? Did you know Caroline was still of a child-bearing age?


My heart is a little broken.

In the last couple of weeks, even before he was crowned the new American Idol, I had become obsessed with David Cook. I even found myself Google-ing him to find out all kinds of information on him. I even dreamed up a scenario that we would meet, fall in love instantly, and run away together (he's only 8 years younger than me).

Well, back to reality, as David has revealed that he is dating former Idol alum Kimberly Caldwell!

"She's great," my loved told Extra, of the season 2 finalist. "So far, I've had a really good time with her."

David wanted to go out with her so much that he asked her on a date in front of the cameras! "I'm just excited because I finally get to talk to you," he told her during an interview on the TV Guide Channel's Idol Tonight show. "I've been hearing you say all these nice things about me all season, so I'm actually going to ask you to dinner right now." 

Of course she said "yes" and the duo went out on their friggin' date.  Apparently they had a good friggin' time, because David told Regis and Kelly that he and the blonde will definitely hang out again.

Sigh, back to my real life, where I have no choice but to love TV personalities from afar.

kirstendunstdepression.jpgEveryone can stop picking on Kirsten Dunst for her hard-partying ways, now that the actress has revealed that she didn't actually check into rehab earlier in the year because of her excessive drinking.

“I didn’t go to Cirque Lodge for alcohol abuse or drug abuse,” Kiki said in a new interview to E!. “I went there for depression.”

The actress says that it took six months before she admitted she needed help.

“I was struggling, and I had the opportunity to go somewhere and take care of myself," she said. "I was fortunate to have the resources to do it. My friends and family thought it was a good idea, too. But I didn't know where to go. My doctor recommended Cirque Lodge."

Kirsten says she's also taking this opportunity to clear up the rumors that have been circling about her recently. "There has been a lot of misrepresentation about what is going on in my life," she insists. Basically saying that talk that she is a walking mess are just untrue and are "very painful for my friends and family."

“Everyone feels like they have to defend me. They hear the rumors, and it puts them in a defensive position," she adds. "Now that I’m feeling stronger, I [am] prepared to say something.”

As for her love life, Kirsten felt the need to address those rumors that she is getting it on with her All Good Things co-star. "I am not dating Ryan Gosling!”

 Well, at least that's a bit good news.

torireturns.jpgShe may have graduated from West Bev with her classmates ("Donna Martin graduates! Donna Martin graduates! Donna Martin graduates or none of us do!"), but Tori Spelling will be returning to to the halls on the new 90210.

The CW has confirmed that Tori will join Jennie Garth as the first members of the old cast to sign on for the new go 'round. It has been said that Tori will be making "guest appearances", but I'm hoping that this show just turns back into the old Bev, with Jen and Tori on every episode. Melrose Place's Rob Estes is also on board as the new West Bev principal (where has Mrs. Teasley gone?) and he and Jennie are sure to make one good looking couple (if the story should go in that direction).

I just can't wait to find out what happened to my girls. Donna and David had better still be married.

To find out where your other favorites from the Peach Pit gang are, check out our 90210: Where Are They Now? slide show.

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Happy Birthday, Shiloh Jolie-Pitt!

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's littlest kiddie (for now) turns the big 2 today. But what does one give to the World's Most Beautiful Baby (besides yours and mine, of course), who probably has everything she could ever hope for?

I would send Shiloh a state-of-the-art GPS because she is certainly going to need one to get around her brand new palace.

Post you gift suggestions below -- or just send Shi some good wishes.

sydneypollack.jpgFamed film director Sydney Pollack passed away Monday of cancer at his Pacific Palisades’ home. He was 73.

From 1985's Out of Africa to Dustin Hoffman's Tootsie to recent hits like George Clooney's Michael Clayton, Sydney had a gift -- and a love -- for movies. He even flexed his acting muscles in some films, with a small role in Clayton and, most recently, he played Patrick Dempsey's father in Made of Honor.

Upon hearing the news of Sydney's demise, George Clooney paid tribute to his friend.

"Sydney made the world a little better, movies a little better and even dinner a little better," the actors said in a statement to the Associated Press. "A tip of the hat to a class act," he added. "He'll be missed terribly."

R.I.P

bradangelinahome.jpgOooh la la!

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are settling down in France. According to reports, the dashing duo have shelled out -- take a deep breath --  $60 million on a 1,000-acre estate in the south of France!

So what does pocket change like that get you these days? How about 35 bedrooms, a vineyard, lake, forest and moat? 

"It's called Chateau Miraval in a village called Brignol, which is near from Aix-en-Provence," a source told E! News. "And it's absolutely unbelievable."

Ya think?

But wait -- there's more! The palatial estate also includes a swimming pool, billiards room, indoor pool, his-and-hers gyms, sauna and jacuzzi and a huge banquet hall. But the best feature for the expecting duo? Seclusion.

"The house is surrounded by a forest so they'll have total privacy, which is exactly what they're after," an insider said. "No one will ever be able to get pictures of them relaxing at home, it's just impossible."

"Brad and Angelina are thrilled," the source continued. "They love the place and have already been furniture shopping to fill the place as it's massive...The whole family can't wait to move in."

My only fear is that, with 35 bedrooms, they are going to try and fill them all with children.

IndianaJones_325.jpgIndy's still got it!

In the second biggest Memorial Day Weekend opening in history (just behind Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End) Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull whipped the competition, reportedly earning an estimated $311 million around the world.

WOW!

And it wasn't even the kids who begged their parents to take them to see the Harrison Ford flick. "Adults really drove this opening. This is one of their favorite franchises and they couldn't wait to take their kids with them," Rob Moore, president of Paramount Worldwide Distribution told Reuters.

I didn't get the chance to slap my twelve bucks down for this baby -- it was too nice of a weekend to be inside -- but I'll get there. Did any of you catch Indy in all of his greatness? How was it??

brookehogan.jpgThe Hogans and cars do not mix.

Brooke Hogan was involved in a multi-vehicle crash on Sunday when, according to reports, the reality TV star's Mercedes was smashed by another car. The other driver lost control of his car while trying to change to lanes on the Bayside Bridge in Tampa, Fl.

Both Hulk and Linda Hogan showed up at the scene of the accident, probably scared out their minds, after son Nick Hogan's devastating car wreck last year. Unlike Nick's accident, that left a Hogan pal, John Graziano, in a coma and resulted in Nick serving time, nobody was injured in Brooke's accident.

That whole family should just start taking the bus.

jesstony.jpgMaybe Jessica Simpson & Tony Romo are working things out? I hope so.

The maybe broken up twosome reconnected over dinner on Saturday night, as they chowed down at N9NE steakhouse in Dallas. "They were holding hands, in a good mood and happy," a witness told People.com. "They looked like they were on a date together."

Spies say that Tony and Jessica genuinely appeared to be having a blast together, as they indulged in some serious meat. They "looked happy and were laughing and smiling," the source said. "They even stopped by a friend's table on their way out to say "hi" and wound up playing with a baby.

I can't imagine Joe Simpson is keeping Tony on his payroll. Maybe they were T&J were just "on a break" a couple of weeks ago -- like Ross and Rachel.

lindsaysamron.jpgThough Lindsay Lohan's rep insists that LiLo and attached-at-the-hip galpal, Samantha Ronson, are just "close friends," the girls' actions seem to be speaking louder than words.

The ladies were partying in Cannes this weekend, and while attending a bash on Diddy's yacht, Lindsay and Sam held hands and kissed on the lips. Some of the party-goers said that they thought it was all a show to get the crowd talking, while others who witnessed an alleged passionate makeout session on the top deck of the yacht say otherwise.

"They didn't seem to care who was watching," a sources told London's Daily Mail.

Personally, I think Lindsay is probably better off dating Sam than any of the men she's been linked to in the last ... um, I don't know, ever, but, if they want people to believe that they aren't having some lady love, then they should really stop making out in public. Just a thought.

 

jesstonyon.jpgSo this is interesting.

Sources are buzzing that the reason that Tony Romo showed up for Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson's wedding -- even though he and the bride's sister, Jessica Simpson, broke up days before the nups, was because of the money!

What money, you say? Well, People mag paid over a million dollars for the exclusive pics from Pete and Ash's private lovefest -- a sum most thought was peculiar, considering the public doesn't really care that much about Ash. TMZ.com says that the real story is that People really wanted the pics of Jessica and Tony (which is why they are also on the Ashlee wedding cover), and that Tony had to show for Papa Joe to collect.

People mag didn't return calls concerning this story, but do you think Joe paid Tony to show up? If he did, it might be the saddest and most pathetic thing I've ever heard.

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Kate Hudson and Lance Armstrong continue their ride of lust, as the couple took their new romance out on the town in Cannes.

According to People.com, Lance and Kate kicked off their Memorial Day weekend by attending the annual Dolce & Gabbana party on Friday, where they were dancing and smooching. "They were beaming at each other," a spy said. "So cute."

Um, cute to who? Not Owen Wilson -- and I bet not Sheryl Crow or Tory Burch or Ashley Olsen either.


Isn't this what everyone is dying to know? If Luke Perry (okay, and Shannen Doherty) will jump on the new 90210 bandwagon and bring Dylan McKay back into our lives? Well E! online spoke to the brooding babe about some new cowboy movie he is in, but more importantly they ask him if he'd consider being on the revival of the teen drama that I love so much. It sounds like "no," but you can never be sure with Luke. I mean, really, how many times did Dylan ride off into the sunset only to return to his stool at The Peach Pit?

24LukeMenard.jpgAmerican Idol's Luke Menard has been diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Luke, who you may remember Luke as the good-looking guy who sang in an a Capella group before landing in Idol's top 24 of this past season, thought he had walking pneumonia when he sought medical attention for a persistent cough. According to People.com, doctors ran several tests, where they found a mass behind his heart and removed a node from under his left collarbone. A biopsy showed the mass to be malignant.

“He is surrounded by his family,” a relative said of the support Luke is getting. “They want to help him beat this and move on.”

Luke also got lots of love from his former castmates, as Idol winner David Cook and Carly Smithson had visited Luke in the hospital in LA, and others sent encouraging notes. "That really meant a lot to him,” the family member said.

Doctors say Luke's odds are good: with treatment, the survival rate for Stage Two Hodgkin's Lymphoma is about 95 percent, but I'm pretty sure Luke could use all of our thoughts and prayers, too. Let's send him some positive energy...

adamsandlersadie.jpgWhoop-di-de-doo!

Funnyman Adam Sandler and his wife, Jackie Titone, are expecting their second child.

Adam announced the pregnancy on The Tonight Show, telling Jay Leno that Jackie is three-and-a-half months along, and is suffering from "all day" morning sickness.

"In the beginning, I would rub her back and go, 'It's worth it. We're going to have another beautiful baby, I love you, thanks for doing this,'" he said.

The couple already have a daughter, Sadie, 2.

Congrats!

There are some interesting new hookup rumors circulating. Here's some morning juice to have with your coffee:

  • keanu68.jpgStar magazine says that '90s movie icons Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves are getting cozy on the set of their new film, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee. Sources claim that they are doing a lot of hugging on set. "The chemistry is really electric," says the spy.
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  • minka68.jpgNew York Yankees' Derek Jeter is romancing John Mayer's ex Minka Kelly, says OK!. Though the Friday Night Lights star's rep says it's not true, Minka was reportedly "wined and dined" by the player at Kobe Club on Monday. "She's still playing the field," a pal of the actress said.
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  • ginajeff68.jpgJeffrey Dean Morgan is healing from his broken engagement to Mary Louise Parker with actress Gina Gershon, says Page Six. The pair co-starred in Hilary Swank's P.S. I Love You, and were seen looking like more than friends on Saturday night. "They were quite cozy," said one insider. "They were sharing a burger and she was hand-feeding him Tater Tots."
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    Ah, summer love!

    indianJones poster.jpgCome on -- you know you want to see it!

    Harrison Ford is back in theaters today, as everyone's favorite, um, archaeologist or something. Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull hits the big screen just in time for Memorial Day Weekend -- and, so far, the reviews are good!

    So, as your making your plans for the big three-day weekend, see if you can fit the whip master into your plans. But make sure you get there early or buy your tickets online -- Indy has a fan base like nobody's business.

    Check out our Summer Movie Preview, and get all the info on the cool new flicks coming your way! 

    angelinaclint.jpgAfter parading her big baby belly all around Cannes, Angelina Jolie is coming out of the film festival surrounded by buzz. Oscar buzz, that is.

    Brad Pitt's babymama had two films at Cannes this year; Kung Fu Panda, an animated children's flick co-starring Jack Black, and the Clint Eastwood-directed Changeling, which is where Angie really shined, according to reviews.

    Variety called Angie's performance "top notch," while The Los Angeles Times said, "Based on this powerful and searing performance, it would be a good bet she will again be in the hunt for the Best Actress nomination that eluded her for A Mighty Heart last year."

    Fingers crossed Angie will get the nom and the win -- then we can hear gush about Brad at the podium.

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    Yadda, yadda -- she lost the baby weight. But what everyone is really talking about is how big Christina Aguilera's post-baby boobs are. Come on -- you can't ignore them and she certainly hasn't been hiding them -- so it makes sense that she would tell Us Weekly just how enormous those babies are. Right?

    "It's kind of hilarious! I've never fit into an E-cup before," the new mom told the mag. "I look at my husband and go, 'Guess what size this bra is?' And when I tell him, he's just amazed. We keep the tags that prove it, to look back for memory's sake!"

    Hilarious? Not to me. I was back wearing a Barely B cup on my way home from giving birth to my son. Not that I'd want to be schlepping around melons the size of Christina's -- her back has to hurt -- but some slightly bigger lady lumps would have been nice. Some people have all the luck...


    And they said he couldn't win!

    Sexy rocker David Cook beat out adolescent David Archuleta to win this year's American Idol (enter own dance of joy here)!

    "I started this season — much to Simon’s chagrin — as the word nerd and I’m absolutely at a loss for words,” David told the crowd after Ryan Seacrest pronounced him the champ. “Thank you guys. This is amazing. Thank you.”

    DC, a former bartender, was all teary eyed and stunned, I think, because the whole world had been saying from the beginning that DA was going to come out on top. But even Simon had to admit that he may not have been right the night before (I thought he was very hard on DC), when he predicted Archuleta would be the winner.

    "I want to congratulate both of you,” Simon said before the results were read. “It wasn’t quite so clear as we called it. In fact, David [Cook], I will take this opportunity to apologize because I think I was verging on disrespectful with you and I don’t think you deserve that.”

    It was so fantastic -- and the other musical performances weren't too shabby either. Carrie Underwood (whose legs looked awesome), my old fave, Bryan Adams, my mom's fave, Donna Summer, The Jonas Brothers, and George Michael all hit the Idol stage for some cool music. Though, I have to give it up to ZZ Top who performed "Sharp Dressed Man" with my honey, David Cook -- it rocked!

    So, another season is in the bag for American Idol and I, for one, am relieved. I will have little time to rest though, as I'm so down for the premiere of So You Think You Can Dance tonight. What can I say -- reality TV junkie! 

    steventyler.jpgAccording to TMZ.com, Steven Tyler of Aerosmith has entered rehab. The Aerosmith rocker is seeking treatment for substance abuse at the Pasadena Recovery Center.

    This isn't the first time Steven, 60, has battled demons -- he once told Britain's Independent newspaper, "Of course, I did way too many drugs. I sunk to my knees and lost everything."

    A rep for the singer had no comment.

    Get well soon!

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    People magazine, which paid way too much money, have the exclusive photos from Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson's "fantasy wedding." The couple is poised on the cover with Pete's bulldog (Ashlee's step-dog), who was the couple's ring bearer. 

    "She looked like a girl right out of a movie," Pete said of Ashlee, who wore an ivory lace Monique Lhuillier gown during the ceremony officiated by, yup, her father, Joe Simpson.

    The wedding photo of these two is okay, but what's much more interesting is the inset of Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo dancing and looking happy. What is going on with these two?

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    Memorial Day Weekend is the unofficial start of the summer. Everyone busts out their BBQs and cleans up the backyard and, if you're from Jersey, you put your beach chair in your trunk for any sudden cravings to head for "the shore." It's where us Jersey girls get that perfect orange-y glow we're so famous for.

    Star mag is on board for the big beach days ahead, giving us their take on Hollywood's best and worst bods of the sand and sea.  And look at that -- Britney scored again! She's joined in the "best" column by Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson, while Sarah Jessica Parker and Reese Witherspoon are on the other side (really?).

    Who do you think has the best beach bod in Tinseltown?

    I just have to laugh. Why, you ask? Because I really can't tell who is crazier when it comes to Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards.

    On The Today Show this morning, Denise claims that an email that Charlie claimed she sent to his fiancée Brooke Mueller, requesting a sperm donation from her ex, was a fake -- and was created by Charlie himself.

    "That e-mail is not legitimate," the new reality star told Matt Lauer. "It's a doctored e-mail. I would never send an e-mail to his ... girlfriend, and, at the time of that e-mail, I was with Richie [Sambora]. If I wanted anybody's sperm, I'd have asked for Richie's," she said of the ex-boyfriend that used to be married to her ex-best friend.

    She also said that she was in no mindset to have another child at that time, since her mom was fighting a downhill battle with cancer.

    Charlie (who Denise called "a stranger") sent a statement to Today, when he got wind that his ex was going to be on the show. He said Denise's "claims that her e-mail has been fabricated or altered in any way to create this story are absurd. The mere fact the she continues to publicly discuss and harass both Brooke and me three years after our separation which, for the record is longer than the actual length of the marriage, is beyond desperate and speaks volumes."

    Seriously, I think the judge in this custody battle should award straight jackets to both sides.

    george michael.jpg... George Michael!

    That's right. E! Online got the inside scoop that the former Wham! frontman will be the guest performer of tonight's huge American Idol season finale. Earlier in the week, Executive Producer Nigel Lythgoe was keeping mum on who the big name was, only saying that the “biggest star in the world” was coming to Idol.

    The timing is perfect for GM, who is about set sail on a brand new tour on June17, to promote his new two-disc CD set, Twenty-Five.

    I loved me some George Michael back in the day -- I though I was so naughty for knowing all the words to "I Want Your Sex." But is George really the "biggest star in the world"? I also heard a rumor that The Jonas Brothers (squeal!) were going to be on. Maybe that's who Nigel was talking about.

    Anyway, did you watch Idol last night? My boy, David Cook, was robbed. The judges were hard on him (and he was phenom!) and super-easy on the adolescent David Archuleta. Though I know in my brain that it would be so much better for DC to lose (see Chris Daughtry), I'm still going to be utterly crushed when they announce DA's name tonight as the winner.

    Who do you want to win?

    britneydad.JPGJamie Spears has made a career move.

    New court documents show that Britney Spears' dad has quit his job as a caterer and is now working full-time as his daughter's, um, guardian or business manager or dad. The gig pays well -- he's getting $2,500 a week and was just awarded $10,000 in back pay to cover the month of February, when his co-conservatorship of his daughter's estate began. 

    "The responsibilities he has assumed as conservator ... have required [his] full-time attention," says the papers that requested "replacement compensation." "As a result, he has been unable to continue to his prior employment and he has lost his source of income which he needs to pay his living expenses."

    There's no doubt that Brit has been doing much better since having her dad on board, but shouldn't he be doing this for free? I don't know -- I've never been in the situations Brit has found herself in -- but I'm pretty sure my dad would have taken care of me free of charge. Isn't that his job as a dad

    Whatever, I don't know the legality behind it all, and I guess the courts felt that he deserved compensation but, if Jamie gets tired of this job, I'll be happy to take over.

    mileycyrus.jpg"I told my mom, 'I'm not buying another magazine until I can get past this thought of looking like the girl on the cover.' She said, 'Miley you are that girl,' and I was like, 'I know, but I don't feel like that girl every day.' You can't always feel perfect."

    -- Miley Cyrus, admitting to InStyle that, although she comes across like she has it all together, she's not always so confident

    I think what Miley is saying here is so important for young girls to hear -- unfortunately she said it to InStyle, a magazine that usually weighs more than three Mileys put together, and one that Tweens don't usually read. So let's get the message out there, to the young girls in our lives, that they don't need to look like the too-skinny, perfectly made up starlets on the magazine covers to be considered beautiful. Teach them to be healthy and confident, and to love themselves for who they are.

    Believe me, they need to hear it.

    dylanmcdermottshiva.jpgWell, they gave it the old college try.

    The Practice star Dylan McDermott has filed for divorce from his wife, Shiva Rose. The couple, who have been married nearly 13 years (a lifetime in Hollywood), separated in March 2007. Dylan is seeking joint custody of their two daughters, Collette, 12, and Charlotte, 2. The divorce papers cite irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. 

    Though Dylan isn't a real lawyer -- he just played one on TV -- he has decided to be his own representation in the divorce.

    Okaaaay. At least he didn't play a doctor.

    jessicacash.jpgThe secret wedding trend continues as a pregnant Jessica Alba quietly tied the knot on Monday.

    Her rep confirms that Jessica married boyfriend (and babydaddy) Cash Warren, to whom she's been engaged since December. They couple are expecting their first child, a baby girl, this summer.

    Congrats!

    camdiaz.jpg"I love men. Sex is the best! …You have to really enjoy [being sexy]. Not fake anything. Sexy is being in the moment, whether that means being coy or coming on hard. Faking is always lame and it never comes across the way you want it to."

    -- Cameron Diaz gives her best sex advice to the June issue of InStyle


    Um, straight from the ewwww! file, hottie Jude Law is hooking with nottie socialite Kimberly Stewart -- you know, daughter of Rod, pal of Paris Hilton. The Sun caught the two totally playing tonsil hockey at a club in London.

    "We couldn’t believe it when we saw Kimberly Stewart snogging the face off Jude Law," a witness said colorfully. "They were really going at it and barely came up for air."

    Jude's never had the best judgement -- the old story of him getting caught with the nanny comes to mind -- and Kimberly's just a social climber.

    Hmph, looking at it that way, maybe they deserve each other. Ew.

    alidinalohan.jpgPoor Ali Lohan. The sister of Lindsay and daughter of Dina (God help her) is revealing that she was a target of some school day hazing.

    "A little while ago ... a couple of girls in school made up a video of me and put it up on YouTube," Ali told People magazine. "They used disgusting words. Like if my mom ever heard me say that stuff, I'd be grounded for life! ... They're disgusting kids. I got really aggravated."

    Ali has escaped those meanies (who were eventually suspended), and she is now being home schooled. She says it's because of her crazy schedule -- her new reality show, E!'s Living Lohan, is set to premiere on Monday -- but we imagine that being Lindsay Lohan's sister can't be easy, even though Ali says getting picked on had nothing to do with her last name.

    "I don't think it's just because of my sister and who she is," she insists. "I think it happens to all the other girls out there, because girls are just mean. It doesn't happen with guys. When I asked [my little brother] Cody, he was like, 'No, Guys don't care!' "

    Yes, but girls do -- and, sorry, but they definitely care who your sister is. And I love how Ali says that her mom would punish her if she ever used the language those bad girls used. They probably learned those words from Dina.

    janetjacksonperforms.jpgThis is cool!

    Janet Jackson announced on The Ellen DeGeneres Show yesterday that she will be heading back out on tour this fall, for the first time in seven years.

    "I can't wait," JJ said.

    The Rock With U tour (love the name!) kicks off  in Vancouver on Sept. 10 but, if you're worried that Janet will only playing songs from her most recent album (I hate that), Discipline, don't be -- the singer vows to perform what you want to hear. So much so that Janet has even set up a phone number to take your requests!

    By dialing 323-622-8139 fans can leave Janet a message telling her what they want to rock out to at her concert, or they can just say "hi" or even listen to messages that other fans have left. 

    Come on -- that's a really nice idea. I'm going to call and tell Ms. Jackson that I want to hear the classics -- and "If" -- I love that song. What would you want to hear?

    britneyreturns.jpgBritney Spears is back from vacation, as the singer's private jet hit the landing strip in Burbank, CA Monday night.

    After some major fun in the sun at pal Mel Gibson's Costa Rican retreat, Britney is back to business. Sources tell E! Online that Britney had to get home to meet with ex Kevin Federline, in order to work out more details of their kids' custody situation. Apparently there is a time crunch -- L.A. Superior Court Commissioner Scott Gordon has said he will set a trial date in August or September if Brit and K-Fed's lawyers can't come to terms on their own.

    I'm going to go out on a limb here and ask if anyone else, in the slightest bit, wants to see these kids work it out and reconcile? I kind of do. Shhhh....

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    More bad news for Lindsay Lohan, who seems to be back on a downward spiral.

    Lindsay is being sued by New York college student, Masha Markova, who says that the starlet stole her fur coat. Masha says that she and Lilo were both at the NYC club 1Oak in January, when Lindsay left with her shirred mink coat, worth $12,000. The student said she realized that Linds had swiped the goods when she saw a photo of Lilo, donning said fur, in a magazine.

    "It was my coat. It was no doubt," she told the New York Post.

    The coat was returned to Masha in February -- reportedly by someone from the club -- but she wants some Lilo compensation. The lawsuit was filed in Manhattan's state Supreme Court.

    Lindsay's peeps have no comment.

    katieholmes.jpgIt's official -- Katie Holmes will be packing her things and moving to the big city, as she has accepted a role in a Broadway production.

    Katie will co-star in a revival of Arthur Miller's All My Sons with some seasoned performers -- John Lithgow, Dianne Wiest and Patrick Wilson are also on board. Tom Cruise's wife will "play a woman who visits the family of her former lover, a missing pilot."

    Katie hasn't been in a play since, um, pre-Dawson's Creek days. Yup, high school. Do you think she can cut it as an actress performing in the big time, six nights a week -- as opposed to in front of backdrop painted by a bunch of tenth graders?


    You wanna live in the zip -- you've got to live by the code. That's what the new promo for the brand new 90210 is toting, and let me tell you, I love it! Just hearing the music from the old beginning made my heart beat fast. In this clip, you'll get a chance to meet the new kids in town -- and some of the adults. It promises a "cooler, sexier, more provocative" dance this time around - and totally looks like Gossip Girl meets The O.C.. Fab!
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    Isn't that just the most adorable thing you've ever seen?

    And Shiloh holding that baby doll is nothing to sneeze at, either.

    Seriously though, Brad Pitt teeters on "almost too freaking cute," as he totes Shiloh and her dolly around France. Dad and daughter met up with mom, Angelina Jolie, soon after, at a children's clothing boutique in Cannes. The family reportedly shopped for dresses for Shi and Zahara, and picked up nothing but white items for the twins that have yet to be born.

    When asked what the gender of the babies were, Angie only replied, "I don't know yet – we don't want to know."

    Lies! You just don't want us to know.


    Life's a beach, baby! Britney Spears played in the the sand and surf, while vacationing in Costa Rica with her dad and Mel Gibson and his family. The Britster sunbathed in a bikini, splashed in the ocean and road ATVs --  and E! Online caught it all on tape.

    Watching it kind of reminds me of watching those old home movies my dad used to show on our living room wall -- except Britney wasn't in those.

    jesssimpsonsolo.jpgThe day after she watched her sister walk down the aisle, Jessica Simpson flew to Mexico -- but not with Tony Romo. Instead, Jess hopped a plane to Cabo San Lucas with her parents, Tina and Joe.

    Jessica's peeps continue to deny that she and Tony have split, and Tony even made the valiant effort to to accompany Jess to Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz's nuptials on Saturday, but the quarterback was nowhere to be seen as Jess left for vacation. Even though they were supposedly lovey dovey at the reception.

    Well, Jess will have plenty of tequila to keep her company down south.

     

    johnalicia.jpgJohn Mayer has the world buzzing.

    What makes this decent looking, sensitive singer so unbelievably irresistible to Hollywood's hottest babes? Well, some of music's other big stars weighed in on the mystery.

    Fellow singing heartthrob Josh Groban said, "John's got a swagger that I've noticed. He's got a ‘tude that I have to try and learn how to get. It's that 'I may talk to you, I may not talk to you,' kind of thing." Plus, he added, "It doesn't hurt to play the electric guitar."

    Alicia Keys, who's been a longtime pal of John's, says he's got the brains to accompany his good looks."I think what's sexy about John is his intelligence. He's very smart; he's not like an average kind of guy," she explained. "He's creative. He plays the guitar – there's a certain natural sensuality that comes from that. He's also a great, great guy."

    Okay, but what does John think gives him the edge over ladies like Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz, Jessica Simpson, and Minka Kelly?

    "I don't have a secret," he said. "I don't think about it like that. I think about it as just being nice. All you have to do is just be polite and treat people really well."

    Surrrre, John. You know you're spraying on that Axe Body Spray like nobody's business, before hitting the clubs.

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    I'm through saying that Nicole Kidman has the smallest baby bump in history!

    Nic looked absolutely baby-licious on the red carpet of the Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, as she accompanied her hubby, Keith Urban, to the big event.

    Keith recently revealed to a Vegas radio station that he and Nic do know the baby's gender, but mum's the word.

    "I'm not saying," he said of the kid, due this summer. "I'm glad we found out though, because it brought it home. I'm very excited about it."

    Guesses if Nic is carrying a boy or girl?

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    Kate Hudson is certainly finding ways to keep her mind off her nasty breakup from Owen Wilson -- she's been spending a lot of time with Owen's close pal Lance Armstrong!

    On Thursday, the pair were both seen in New York, at the after party following Kid Rock's Madison Square Garden concert. Then, according to People.com, Kate and Lance spent the entire weekend together in Austin, TX -- and they certainly were not hiding their companionship. On Friday, the actress and the Tour de France phenomenon had a private dinner at Eddie V's then, on Saturday, they made it a family affair, dining with Lance's three kids and some friends.

    They came in with the kids and a large group of people," a source from Hula Hut said. "They ordered dinner – tacos, burgers and fries and that sort of stuff. They looked like they were having fun."

    What is Kate doing? Trying to get back at Owen, maybe? Lance is such a slut! And what kind of friend is he? I'm disturbed by this development. You?

    peteashleewed.jpgJust a month after announcing their engagement, Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz said "I do" this weekend,a t her parents' home in Los Angeles.

    "We're delighted to confirm that Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson were married this evening in front of family and close friends," said a spokesperson for the couple.

    Ash and Pete, who are most likely expecting their first child together, pledged their love in a ceremony performed by Ash's dad (no surprise there), Joe Simpson, while the bride wore a wedding gown by Monique Lhuillier and jewels by William Noble. Ash's big sis, Jessica Simpson, served as maid of honor, while Pete's bulldog played ring bearer. Other guests included Nicole Richie and Joel Madden, Jess' date for the evening, Tony Romo, plus CaCee Cobb and Scrubs' Donald Faison. The reception was done in an Alice in Wonderland theme.

    People magazine reportedly paid over a million dollars for the exclusive photos from the nups, which calls for congrats all around, I guess.

    jesstonyon.jpgJessica Simpson went ahead and reunited with ex Tony Romo, just before the big weekend wedding of her sis, Ashlee. The pair met up for lunch on Friday, at Katsuya (a big celeb hang out filled with paparazzi, hmmm), then drove off together in an SUV, holding hands.

    I guess 'ol Papa Joe is pretty persuasive -- he was rumored to have begged Tony to show up, to save face.

    jesstony.jpgWhy is Jessica Simpson crying in her cowboy boots, over another relationship that went nowhere?

    Lots of reasons, apparently. First, was the talk that Jess was so upset over her ex John Mayer's new romance with Jennifer Aniston, that boyfriend Tony Romo just had enough of her caring about it. Now, one of Tony's good college buddies told the Chicago Sun Times that the QB really had no idea what it was going to be like to date someone as popular in the tabs as Jess. Yes, he did have a short romance with other starlets, namely Carrie Underwood and Sophia Bush, but neither of these girls demand the media's attention the way Jessica does.

    Then there was the issue of Papa Joe. Jessica's dad had, once again, been omnipresent in Jess & Tony's lives and Tony was sort of like "what is up with that." According to his pal, Joe had ''not only telling Jessica every move to make, but now has begun to offer unsolicited advice to Tony on his career, endorsement opportunities and things that have nothing to do with him dating Jessica.''

    That man needs to back off!

    Finally, sources say that Tony was not on board with this "future husband" stuff that Jess had been selling in recent interviews, and was irked that she was announcing to the world that he would be the father of her children.

    Word on the street is that Papa Joe has asked Tony to still show up at Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson's wedding this weekend, to save face, but it is unclear if he will.

    Why would Jessica want that? How awkward -- she won't have any fun, and will have to be reminded of their breakup forever, when the photos from the wedding get out. I suggest she get cozy with a bottle of champagne and check out the rocker groomsmen - there has to be one wearing less eyeliner than she is to spend the evening with.

    For the first time in 15 years, New Kids On the Block performed together in front of a crowd of screaming fans.

    People actually slept out for two days to get a good spot for the original boy band's Today performance, which took place in the pouring rain. I watched it, and I have to say, I found myself singing along to all the goodies and getting a tad giddy when they did "The Right Stuff" dance (they really did it!).

    I don't know if the Kids are great singers -- or if they ever really were - but there's something so endearing about them, and they look like they are having so much fun. So grab all of your NKOTB flair and watch this clip -- I think you'll like it.

    hatsoffparishilton.jpgApparently, it's National Ridiculous Hat Week in Hollywood, and only Paris Hilton and Sarah Jessica Parker got the memo. First, Sarah wore that green thing to the Sex and the City premiere, and now Paris donned this white, wedding cake-looking headdress to promote her new fragrance.

    Because I'm not really prepared, I'm thinking I'm just going to stick some flowers in my Yankees cap and see if I can pass for a star.

    kateowen.jpgMore info on the latest breakup between Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson.

    A source close to Owen told E! News that the couple's final blowout was a verbal smackdown.

    "Yeah, it was pretty hostile," blabbed the insider. "Lots of shouting. Lots of tears."

    Supposedly, Kate had enough of the talk that Owen was flirting like the ladies' man that he is, while filming Marley & Me in Miami. Now they aren't even talking to each other anymore.

    "Look, they haven't been getting along really for most of the time they've been back together," said the friend. "Owen can be a moody guy, very up and very down. And Kate is so upbeat, it was hard for her to take."

    So, Kate got a bit of relief when she headed to Boston to film her new movie, Bride Wars but, when she heard about Owen's antics in Florida, their rekindled relationship took a major nosedive

    "Yeah, she was done after that," said the source. "Maybe he thought they were on a break, which meant he was kind of free. But she disagreed. Obviously."

    Owen can't seem to break his bachelor habits -- even for someone like Kate Hudson.

    ellenportia.jpgHere come the brides!

    After the California Supreme Court decided to overturn the ban on gay marriage, Ellen DeGeneres and girlfriend, Portia de Rossi are celebrating with plans for their own wedding!

    According to TMZ.com, at a taping for Ellen's talk show yesterday afternoon, the host announced that she and Portia were going to tie the knot.The audience went wild and gave Ellen and Portia, who was there, a standing ovation.

    "I’m thrilled that the California Supreme Court overturned the ban on gay marriage,” El told Access Hollywood. “I can’t wait to get married. We all deserve the same rights and I believe that someday we’ll look back on this and not allowing gays to marry will seem as absurd as not allowing women to vote. P.S., I’m registered at Crate & Barrel.”

    Ellen's honey concurred, "“Love is the most personal of human emotions. I am deeply grateful to the State of California for allowing all of its citizens the right to express their love equally under the law.”

    Mazel tov!

    I'm not sure my television set can handle the Rosie O'Donnell and Fran Drescher on the same show. Just the volume factor alone!

    It's not a definite yet, but Rosie and Fran have developed a new show that they would both star in, and the two comediennes are currently in talks to get in on the air.

    "It’s called The New 30, and it’s about old friends who are living very different lives, but they live in the same building in Murray Hill, Manhattan,” The Nanny told People.com. “It’s basically about middle-aged women on the verge of a midlife crisis.”

    “We’re in talks with NBC,” she added. “It’s not real yet, but we’re talking to NBC, so we’ll see what happens!"

    It sounds decent, but I might have to watch it on mute. Would you watch?

    shaniatwain.jpgAfter 14 years of marriage, country sensation Shania Twain and her husband, producer Robert "Mutt" Lange, are going their separate ways, her rep confirms to People.com.

    "This is a private matter and there will be no further comment at this time," he added.

    They have one son together, Eja D'Angelo, 6.

    Just thought you should know.

    bradpittcleansupnice.jpgYummy!


    UPDATE: According to PerezHilton.com, Angelina just said on a French television show that she is due in a couple of weeks -- not in August! The babies are coming, the babies are coming!

    Jeez, the stars of Angelina Jolie's new movie, Kung Fu Panda, are big Blabber mouths -- and we love it!

    Yesterday, Jack Black revealed that Brad Pitt and Angie were definitely expecting twins, and now Dustin Hoffman has spilled Angie's due date -- August 19. The actor let the monumental date slip to Today's Natalie Morales.

    "I'm very happy," Angelina said, according to Today. "Unlike most women, I love being pregnant. [It makes] you feel like more like a woman than you've ever felt. You just feel like everything about your body is there for your baby."

    Discuss.

    kateowenbirthday.jpgUh-oh. Someone had better keep an eye on Owen Wilson, as sources say that he and Kate Hudson have, once again, ended their romance.

    The pair had gotten back together, after splitting last summer (which some speculate led to Owen's suicide attempt), and have been seeing each other quietly for the last few months. But now, friends of the actor say the couple couldn't make it work and that they are kaput.

    "It was a pretty bad breakup," a source close to Owen told People.com. "Owen said it was a tough one. He definitely doesn't want to dwell on it. He wants to put it behind him." 

    And putting it behind him obviously means finding tons of other woman to keep him occupied.  On May 11, Owen partied in NYC with some female friends.

    "He was pretty chummy with the ladies ... he was certainly doing some sweet talking," said a witness. "He looked happy to be there hanging with them." 

    The next night he cozied up to a non-Kate Hudson blonde at Butter. 

    As for Kate, insiders say that she expected more from Owen, and was even thinking they were going to get married.

    "She feels dumb thinking it was so serious." 

    Are you shocked? What do you think is going to happen next? This certainly isn't the last twist and turn in this saga.


    I know there is nothing going on between Mel Gibson and Britney Spears, but the fact that they are off to Costa Rica together, for a short vacation, gives me the willies. Yes, Mel's wife, Robin, and Brit's dad, Jamie, will both be there, but where is this connection between them coming from?

    "They're just going away for a few days to relax," a source told People.com.

    In my world, I have to really like you to want to go on vacation with you, much less stay in the same house. Yup -- Britney is shacking up in Mel's Costa Rican home while they are there.

    I guess they're good friends, but what do they talk about? Bad driving? Their past with substance abuse? That won't make for a very light-hearted getaway.

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    Angelina Jolie was all smiles in Cannes, as she posed with the loose-lipped co-starsDustin Hoffman and Jack Black, of her new film, Kung Fu Panda.

    Let's have some fun -- what's Angie really thinking here?


    Did you guys catch Fantasia's performance on last night's American Idol? I, honestly, sat with my mouth agape, waiting for someone to explain what in the bejesus I was watching. The Season 3 winner supposedly sang her new song, "Bore Me," but all I saw was her fuchsia hair and some sort of chicken-like dancing. And she kept screaming -- about what, I'm not sure.

    Simon was always Fantasia's biggest fan when she was a contestant but, from the look on his face during the show last night, that ship has sailed -- far, far, away.

    To find out who's headed to the finale -- and who's not -- read the recap from our friends at TV Cocktail.

    anneheche.jpgCrazy Anne Heche is at it again. This time, the from-another-planet actress is claiming that she is hurting for cash. So much so, that she can no longer pay spousal and child support to her ex-husband, Coley Laffoon. Anne says that since her last television show, Men In Trees, was canceled, she is just scrounging to live.

    "Since January 18, 2008, I have been unemployed and had no income from employment except for one very short-term contract for a movie role for which I received a total of $65,00, approximately the amount I received for one episode of Men In Trees," she wrote in court documents. "I do receive some residuals from previous acting work. However, the amounts are nominal and are offset by recurring business expenses that must be paid whether or not I am working."

    Anne has been shelling out $14,798 in monthly support, plus private school tuition for her 6-year-old son Homer, the mortgage on her house in Canada where Men In Trees filmed, rent on her Los Angeles home and car expenses.

    "I am continuing to look for work, but I have no offers pending and the impending strike by the Screen Actors Guild reduces my prospects for work even further," Anne's court documents said. 

    Hmm. That's a tough one -- all those trips to planet Loony are costly. 

    Wait -- I have an idea! Send your kid to public school, sell your house in Canada, rent a an inexpensive apartment in Los Angeles and take the bus. Problem solved.

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    Got damage control?

    Here's Miley Cyrus' new ad for milk. Fully-clothed and sporting the infamous white mustache, Miley regains her place as "the girl as wholesome as the moo juice she drinks" with these inspiring words:

    "Actress by day. Rocker by night. I've got to keep fit to keep up. So I drink milk. Some studies suggest that teens who choose milk over sugary drinks tend to be leaner and the protein helps build muscle. It's the best of both worlds." 

    Is everybody happy now?

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    Sources close to Jake Gyllenhaal say that the actor is shopping for engagement rings for his love, Reese Witherspoon. According to the new issue of OK!, the actor is planning on popping the big question soon.

    “They’ve been talking marriage for a while,” an insider told the mag. “They’ll be formally engaged any day now. They want to spend the rest of their lives together.”

    Unlike many celebrity couples, Jake and Reese are being level-headed about their togetherness.

    “This is a very serious relationship,” the source said. “But Reese is very conservative and traditional. I’m sure she doesn’t want her kids to see her ‘living in sin.’"

    Jake's peeps said, "There are no immediate plans for a wedding," but that certainly doesn't mean they aren't looking to get engaged.

    These two are so normal, I can see them actually being engaged for a year or two, before running down the aisle. And, if they do get married, I really think they have a good chance of making it. How often can you say that about a Hollywood couple?

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    Is Jessica Simpson destroyed over ex-boyfriend John Mayer's hot, new romance with Jennifer Aniston?

    So says Us Weekly, who claims that Jess spent the same night John & Jen went public with their relationship, drinking her face off. As J&J cuddle in Miami, Jessica washed away her woes with a whole mess of libations at a four-hour drink-off, at L.A.'s Mexicali Cocina Cantina, with her best bud CaCee Cobb (who threw up under the table!) and Scrubs' Donald Faison. The mag says that Jessica was so wasted that she had to leave her car at the eatery and call her mom for a ride home (at least she didn't drive!). 

    Apparently, John's new relationship with Jen is "killing" Jess, and it's causing a rift between her and her current boyfriend Tony Romo, who was overheard telling friends that he and Jessica are no more. He was also seen flirting majorly with a Jessica clone in a Chicago club on the night in question.

    Jeez -- Jessica's life is just going to hell in a handbag. Get over it, girl! Who cares what John is doing with Jen -- you've got your own hunky man. Or, at least, you had your own hunky man.

    bradangiemaddoxwhee.jpgWell, the tabs were right about one thing -- Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie will be welcoming a set of twins into their family when Angelina gives birth.

    So, who spilled the beans? None other than Jack Black, Angie's co-star in the new film, Kung Fu Panda.

    "You're gonna have as many as [the] Brady Bunch when you have these," he said during joint-interview with Angelina, to the The Today Show's Natalie Morales.

    "Yeah, yeah, we've confirmed that already," the expectant mom said when Natalie asked if she really was doubling her pleasure. "Well, Jack's just confirmed it actually."

    As for if the babies will be a Marcia and a Jan, a Greg and a Peter, or a Cindy and a Bobby, Angie wasn't talking.

    "We would like to keep that private," she said.

    There it is -- two more for the Brangeloonies. Meanwhile, how cute is this pic of them swinging Maddox?


    So much for the wedding bells.

    TMZ.com is reporting that Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo's great love affair is dunzo. The website says that they heard the news of the split straight from Tony's bud's mouths -- though both of their reps continue to deny that there is anything but bliss brewing between Jess and her footballer.

    With a divorce, her breakup with John Mayer, and now little sister Ashlee getting hitched, I don't how much more Jessica can handle. I hope, for her sake, this is just trash talk.

     

    drewbarrymore.jpgDrew Barrymore was involved in a hit and run on Monday.

    According to Access Hollywood, Drew was rear-ended by another car on Gardner St. near Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood. The driver immediately fled the scene, which prompted our little Drew to take the law into her own hands and chase down the vehicle. The super sleuth was able to jot down the license plate number and info on the car and give to police. The incident is currently being investigated by the LA Sheriff’s Department.

    Fortunately, Drew was not hurt in the mishap.

    No mention on whether or not the car that hit Drew's looked suspiciously like Britney Spears' white Mercedes.

    mariahnick.jpgMariah Carey and Nick Cannon must have felt like they go and show up their pal Ellen DeGeneres, who had a carnival-themed birthday party spectacular for her 50th birthday. The newlyweds went ahead and rented out all of Six Flags Magic Mountain Theme Park last night, to celebrate their brand new marriage.

    According to UsMagazine.com, the park was decorated with pink and purple balloons and a banner which read: 'Mariah and Nick - A Love Story.'

    Oy -- the cheese!

    pennblakekiss.jpgBack in December we told you that Gossip Girl stars Blake Lively and Penn Badgely had taken their on-screen romance off-screen, and were "quietly dating." Well, their romance just got a whole lot louder, as the pair were snapped totally making out in Mexico this weekend.

    The pair opted for a romantic getaway to Paraiso de la Bonita, a luxury resort in Mexico's Mayan Riviera, where they frolicked in the water -- and lip-locked a whole bunch.

    Let's just hope this doesn't ruin their characters. If they break up it could get pretty awkward -- just ask One Tree Hill's Sophia Bush.

    jenanistonrockstar.jpgRemember when Jennifer Aniston played Mark Wahlberg's girlfriend in the movie Rock Star, and she had to travel all over with his band, wait for him backstage, and ride to the concert venues with the wives and hookers of the other bandmates?

    Well, art is imitating life for Jen, at least a little bit, as she took a firm place backstage at new love John Mayer's Orlando concert last night. According to a witness, Jen took pictures of her honey performing, and was all smiles as John stopped back for a smooch from his lady, before heading back out for his encore -- a cover of Tom Petty's "Free Fallin'".

    Jen probably won't end up like her Rock Star character -- all wacked out on Ecstasy and waking up naked with strangers, with no recollection of the night before -- but can she handle being a groupie?

    britneywhitecar.jpgBritney Spears may be getting her life back on track, but the girl is still a terrible driver. You see, Brit was involved in a minor car accident Tuesday afternoon, when she rear-ended another car.

    "I think she was just distracted," said a witness. "She just tapped the other car in front of her."

    The bumped car was a red Ford Explorer, while Britney was in her very unlucky white Mercedes. Brit's bodyguard was her only passenger at the time of the fender bender, and sources say that the other driver didn't make a big deal about the crash -- she simply followed Brit back to her gated community to exchange information to avoid all the hoopla from the paparazzi.

    Britney really should just get rid of that car -- it's like a death trap.

    newcast of 902101.jpgAnyone who knows me knows that there really will never be a "new" cast of 90210 in my eyes. 

    But anyway, here is the first pic from the spinoff of the show that could never be duplicated in my mind -- or my heart. 

    There they are; the second generation of the Peach Pit crew. Megaburgers for everyone!


    Mariah Carey went on The Ellen Degeneres Show today and talked all about her brand new marriage to Nick Cannon, giving tons of details on their wedding, their rings (hers is a ROCK), their new tattoos (she has "Mrs. Cannon" on the small of her back, while he has "Mariah" across his upper back), and how they pulled off their big secret. Watch it -- it's good stuff.

    They said it would never happen.

    Word on the street is that The Hills' Brody Jenner and Spencer Pratt have ended their feud and are back to being buds!

    "We're cool – It's all good," Brody told Usmagazine.com at the show's finale party last night (that Spencer wasn't invited to). "I love Spencer and I have always said that," he told the mag. "It's not about any animosity towards each other."

    That wasn't the case for the last year or so though, when Spencer thought Brody was a traitor for choosing Lauren Conrad's friendship over his. But gossip blogger Perez Hilton said that Brody and Spencer's reconciliation is so real that it didn't even happen in front of the cameras.

    "I wish Spencer the best," Brody lamented. "We took a different path and I respect his path. I do what I do and he does what he does."

    What good is this to me if I don't get to see them hug it out to Lauren's horror?

    halleberrypostbabybod.jpgSo, how is Halle Berry looking so damn gorgeous and hot, a mere minutes after giving birth to daughter Nahla?

    It's a secret called "diet and exercise." Halle has been, literally, working her butt off with 60 minute workouts with a trainer, five days a week, that include a mix of cardio and strength training. As for her fuel, the actress is sticking to only the healthy stuff, eating tons of veggies and drinking lots of water.

    Halle is basically getting her body back the same way all of us could be losing weight and getting healthy. So annoying that the only way to do it is plain, old hard work -- but it is.

    For more hot post-baby bods, check out our slide show

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    There's no party like an Ellen DeGeneres party, ho, ho!

    El turned the big 5-0 back in January, but threw a huge b-day celebration, along with girlfriend Portia de Rossi, on Saturday night. The talk show host decked out the Warner Bros. lot with carnival rides and casino tables, as superstar guests rode the carousel, the ferris wheel, took their shot at the dunk tank, and played craps and poker.

    The guest list read like a "Who's Hot in Hollywood" with newlyweds Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon showing up to join the likes of Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson, a pregnant Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, Janet Jackson, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Matthew Perry, The Jonas Brothers, Lauren Graham, Ray Romano, Courteney Cox and David Arquette, David Spade, Paris and Nicky Hilton (and their men), and many more!

    My girl Pink provided the night's entertainment, putting on a mini-concert, while Lindsay Lohan's girlfriend, Samantha Ronson played DJ.

    Ellen will be showing clips of the festivities on her show this Friday, and you don't want to miss it. How fun does that sound?

    beyonce.jpgOf course rumors are swirling that Beyonce is pregnant, since she and Jay-Z tied the knot on April 4.

    Supposedly sources told Page Six that the newlyweds are expecting their first child together, and that it's obvious because of Beyonce's expanding waistline. "

    "She has gained a lot of pregnancy weight," the insensitive source said. "When she gains weight, she normally does the Def Jam detox, but not now."

    Maybe she just decided she doesn't want to drink that crap anymore?

    Anyway, a rep for B said, "I don't know if she's pregnant. Let me perform an ultrasound and get back to you."

    Hee hee.

    heidispencerdissed.jpgDid you watch the season finale of The Hills?

    Well, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt's on-again-off-again relationship was featured heavily in the season 3 send-off, so why weren't the terrible twosome at the show's finale bash?

    "Not invited," says Heidi's rep.

    WHAT?

    When a reporter asked Speidi's main nemesis, Lauren Conrad, if it was weird that the duo were no-shows, LC simply said, “It’s not weird to me." Then she insisted she had nothing to do with them not being there or otherwise.

    “I have no control over the guest list,” she said.

    Uh-huh.

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    Yeah, I'm not so sure about Sarah Jessica Parker's fashion choice for the world premiere of the Sex and the City movie in London.

    Carrie Bradshaw is known for sometimes wearing outrageous outfits, but was the headdress really necessary? Stick a piece of fruit or two up there and Sarah could easily pass for the Chiquita banana lady.

    On the bright side, I just figured out what I want to be this Halloween.


    You know, I thought watching Denise Richards' new reality show would possible change my opinion of her. In the past I've called her crazy, begged her to stop talking, and, basically, was annoyed by her existence. Well, if this clip from the show is any indication of how she really is, it's only going to make matters worse. Denise dishes on the ex loves in her life -- like Charlie Sheen, John Stamos, and Richie Sambora, saying, "I admit I have a weakness for guys that have dark hair and are passionate in bed, what is wrong with that?"

    You really have to watch it for yourself to get the full extent of her annoying being. Check it out.

    peteashpreg.jpgThe big, secret wedding is so in these days.

    Sources close to Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz say that the couple have plans to wed to this coming Saturday, May 17.

    "Proper invites have not been sent out but instead guests have been given a save the date notice," an insider told UsMagazine.com.

    If you were planning on crashing, I can't help you with the locale, as that information is said to be "top secret." I can tell you that there will be a rehearsal dinner for "family and close friends only" on Friday. Then, on Saturday, "all guests will be transported in shuttles to the wedding location."

    Why the hurry? It is because Ash is preggers, or can they not wait another minute to be man and wife? Your thoughts?

    jimmyfallonlatenight.jpgAwesome news for former SNL-er Jimmy Fallon -- and his fans -- as the funny man has just been named the new host of NBC's Late Night, after current host Conan O'Brien takes over Jay Leno's spot in June 2009.

    "Jimmy is more than just a likable guy and a great comedian, he is genuinely interested in what people have to say," Ben Silverman, co-chair of NBC Entertainment and Universal Media Studios said at a press conference in NYC.

    Jimmy is having a fab few months, he recently got married and now has this new, high-profile gig to look forward to. Good for him -- he deserves it and he's so freakin' funny. Definitely worth staying up late for.

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    Rumors are swirling that Tori Spelling will be joining Jennie Garth in their old stomping grounds at 90210.

    Tori had expressed interest way back when, when the news of a spinoff first broke, saying she could see herself as the resident "MILF". 

    If the old cast continues to jump on the bandwagon, at this rate, the new show will be the old show before it hits the airwaves. No complaints here. 


    Britney Spears is back on How I Met Your Mother tonight and I can't wait. Co-creator of the show, Craig Thomas, also revealed that this may not be the last you see of our girl, Abby. "When people watch Britney's second appearance on the show they'll see that the door is still open for her to come back," he told the Hollywood Reporter. "She was better than the first time and I think the fans will enjoy it because her return answers a larger mystery set up earlier in the series," he said. "So there's a good plot reason why she's there." Yay!
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    In my head I vowed to stop picking on Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, after seeing Tom's interview on Oprah last week. I thought I'd give the guy a break, considering I got the feeling that the sometimes-loopy actor really does love his family and is looking out for their best interest. But then I come across a photo like this -- it's Tom, Katie, Suri and Brooklyn Beckham, at David Beckham's soccer match on Saturday.

    Doesn't it look like a poster for the Movie of the Week? The way Tom is clutching Suri and the serious but clueless look on Katie's face. The movie could be called, What She Didn't Know -- or something creepy like that.

    Okay, I'm done. Really. For now. 

    Have you guys seen this video of Paris Hilton on David Letterman? It is so funny! And not even the part where Paris is all "I love Benji Madden and we are going to live happily ever after for ever and ever." Really, the best part is how Dave reacts to her. If you look closely you can almost see the little birds and bubbles swirling around Paris' vacant head. And I'm pretty sure Dave can see them, too.

    kateowen.jpgWhile I was desperately trying catch up on this past week's gossip, I came across a report form a British paper that Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson had gotten engaged. I was like, "what choo talking 'bout Willis?" thinking the best things always happen when I'm on vacation. But, a rep for Kate has set my mind at ease, saying that reports are complete rubbish.

    "She's definitely not engaged," a rep for Kate tells UsMagazine.com, and Owen's people concur.

    Whoever started the rumor seemed to get confused when they spotted Kate wearing an engagement ring -- said "reporter" should have done their homework, as Kate is shooting the new movie Bride Wars, hence the ring.

    Dummies.

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    Here's my question: Would Sarah Larson be on the cover on the new Harper's Bazaar if she wasn't George Clooney's girlfriend?

    That would be a big "no," but the former cocktail waitress is certainly feeling the perks of dating one of Hollywood's heaviest hitters. The mag calls her an "It" girl, but I'm not particularly sure of what "it" is that she does. You?

    johnjenpoolside.jpgJennifer Aniston and John Mayer aren't trying to hide their new romance. In fact, the hot new couple are taking every opportunity to show their, um, lust(?) to the world.

    John headed back to Miami for the weekend, where Jen was just finishing up filming her new film, Marley & Me. The twosome stayed at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel where they played in the pool, ate and kissed. Then, Jen took John as her date to the film's wrap party on Saturday night. J&J reportedly kept the lovefest going with loads of PDA at the bash, before retiring back to their private digs.

    I've been away from the gossip world for a whole week, so I'm still in awe over this pairing, unlike some of you who are probably so over them already. John and Jen? The cad and the lady with luck so bad? Really?

    jenniegarth1.jpgHi kids! I'm back and I've missed you!

    It's so perfect that on my first day back from Disney World, where they are celebrating the "year of a million dreams" that my ultimate TV dream has come true. Jennie Garth has signed on the dotted line and will be reprising her role as Kelly Taylor on the new 90210 spinoff. Zip-a-dee-doo-da!

    As of now, Jen will be making special guest appearances as Kelly, who is now a guidance counselor at her alma mater, West Bev High, but I'm keeping the faith that she will quickly become a series regular and the star (no offense to Lori Loughlin).

    This is exactly what I needed to get my butt in gear on the Monday morning after vacation.

    mickeymouseminnie.jpgOkay, my dear Blabber-ers, I'm off to watch my two-year-old experience the wonder of Disney World for the very first time.

    Have no fear, if I run into Miley Cyrus and her bare back -- you know, the one that has caused the ruckus of all ruckuses -- I'll be sure to cover my son's eyes.

    While I'm away, my girl Jacki will be taking very good care of you -- dishing all of the dirt in the week to come. Be good to her and, if you're lucky, I'll bring you all back a pair of those silly plastic ears.

    I'll miss you!

    XOXO

    Tracy

    oprahtom.jpg"[It] was a moment, and it was real. I just felt that way, and I feel that way about her," he continues. "I can't even articulate it, to be honest. That feeling, that connection. Just who she is and what she means to me."

    -- Tom Cruise, to Oprah Winfrey in an interview that airs on Friday, on why Katie Holmes' love made him jump like a maniac on the talk show queen's couch three years ago

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    How cute are Sean Preston & Jayden James?

    Yes, it is a shame that Britney Spears' poor boys are splattered on the cover of the new Life & Style, but at least we get to see them. I'm sure the story that goes with this cover (something about Britney and Kevin Federline coming together for the kids and Brit confessing her love for her ex) is less than 100% accurate, but it was such a darling shot of the cuties that I couldn't let it fly by.

    I just want to pinch those cheeks!

    brangieinfluential.jpgYou haters are going to love this.

    Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have ranked No. 21 on Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People list. They are under the "Heroes & Pioneers" heading and come in just ahead of Oprah Winfrey.

    In article written about the couple, by their pal George Clooney, the actor says, "It is one thing to talk about the problems of the world and quite another to actually try to change things."

    "There are hundreds of people who could be honored for their good works," he continues, "But I've seen Brad and Angelina firsthand, and their commitment together is truly impressive."

    What do you guys have to say about this?

    FYI: I've put on my suit of armor in anticipation....


    Holy cow! Contrary to popular belief, Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey's reported union does NOT seem to be an Ashton Kutcher scam.

    E! checked in with Nick's family, who confirmed that the couple have, indeed, gotten married.

    "Yes, we know. He called us and told us all about it," said Nick's mom, Linda Cannon. "We are happy for him. If that is what he wants, then we are happy for him." She then added, "I'm not going to give you any details, but we are happy for him."

    The New York Post, who reported that Mimi and Nick said their vows at her new home in the Bahamas, also said that the nuptials were so spur of the moment that Mariah didn't have time to have any sort of papers drawn up, if you catch my drift.

    "There was no prenup - there wasn't time," said a source.

    Another pal close to the couple chimed in, "Everyone is happy to see her happy. And it could work out - some people know each other for five years and get divorced. Maybe this is true, instant love."

    Yeah, that's what you want people saying at your wedding -- "It could work out."

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    Cameron Diaz was back on the red carpet last night, for the first time since her dad's death last month. The actress took to the spotlight alongside co-star Ashton Kutcher, at the Los Angeles premiere of their new movie, What Happens in Vegas.

    A smiling Cameron laughed and interacted with the crowd, but chose not to attend the after-party at the Whiskey Blue in the W Hotel.

    "I think she's holding up as well as anyone can imagine," the film's producer Shawn Levy told People.com. "We're trying to give her space and be respectful."

    Hang in there, Cam!

    madonnadrunk.jpgSo, after Madonna's performance at Roseland in NYC the other night, where her good buddy Justin Timberlake showed up, the dueting duo decided that they would take the party to the nearest watering hole and get lit.

    "We had to celebrate," Madge tole Ryan Seacrest, on his radio show. "[We] decided we both work too hard and have to have fun."

    The pop icon reportedly sounded all raspy and admitted to being a tad hungover. She and JT partied at NYC's Box, where their star-studded after party was sponsored by Jose Cuervo Platino.

    "I had a shot of tequila ... I may have had a lemon drop, too … We 'tied one on' as they say."

    Here's where I backpedal a bit, kids. I said yesterday that Madonna should stop bumping and grinding because of her age but, if girl can do shots of tequila and vodka, and wake up at the crack of dawn to do a radio show -- without throwing up -- she can dance however she likes. Lord knows I'd be hugging the bowl all night.



    barbarawalters.jpgBarbara Walters is shaking things up!

    Babs has a new book coming out -- it's called Audition -- and it's filled with her memoirs, which apparently include a secret affair she had in the '70s with a married senator. Barbara tells Oprah (of course), in a show set to air on Tuesday, that she and Sen. Edward Brooke were freakin' in the bedroom for years! The rascally View host called her lover "exciting" and "brilliant", and admitted to Ops that she had it bad. "I was certainly infatuated ... It was exciting times in Washington."

    Barbara was an up-and-coming journalist, who was scared that, if word of the affair hit the press, all of her hard work would be for nothing.

    "This is going to come out," she said a friend warned her. "This is going to ruin your career ... This is going to ruin him. You've got to break this off.'"

    Huh -- it's hard to picture Barbara Walters as a seductive temptress looking for a thrill, but it's a nice reminder that she is human. I may even read this now...

    I try very hard to stay away from the political stuff here at the Blabber, but when it crosses over into the funny entertainment area (some say it always is), I break the rules.

    Democratic Presidential hopeful Barack Obama was on hand to read David Letterman's Top 10 list last night -- and it made me giggle. I won't spoil it for you, but the Senator made some cute pop culture references to the The Hills and Paula Abdul 's wackiness. Though, I particularly liked what he said he was named in high school. Check it out here...

    penelopejavier.jpgIt's exhausting to date Penelope Cruz.

    Javier Bardem had pulled out of filming the new movie version of the Broadway musical Nine, because he is just too pooped to pop.

    According to Variety, Javier was pegged to play Guido Contini, a film director with a lot of women in his life, but he just couldn't commit.  His peeps said that though Penelope's love thought the script was great and that he was psyched to work with director Rob Marshall, Javier was just completely drained from his past year of work and the awards season. They said the No Country for Old Men star could be taking up to a year off.

    Wow!  Who knew being a fabulous actor, winning Oscars, and dating one sexy mamasita could take such a toll.

     

    If you weren't one of the lucky few who were able to be at NYC's Roseland Ballroom for Madonna's one-night only show, then you missed special guest star Justin Timberlake, as the two performed "4 Minutes (to Save the World)." Madge and Justin grinded all over each other and, though it was a cool show, I can't help but be very aware that Madonna could totally be his mother. She definitely looks great for almost 50 but, no matter who you are, I really think you should put the kibosh on the bump & hump at 40. Check out the performance and let me know what you thought!

    gwynethquote.jpg"[The media] feels very dark now. They want you to fall, throw up or do crack."

    -- Gwyneth Paltrow, to BBC talk show host Jonathan Ross, on why she and her family prefer to live in London, where it's much more private than the states.

    This rumor that Mariah Carey and young buck boyfriend, actor Nick Cannon, are getting married has picked up some major speed.

    A source close to Mimi has confirmed to Access Hollywood that the couple, who have only been dating a few months, are engaged -- and that rock Mariah was flashing at her movie premiere the other night is from Nick.

    One glitch -- another source confirmed to PerezHilton.com, that the ring in question is the SAME ring Nick gave to Victoria's Secret model Selita Ebanks when he asked her to marry him!

    TACKY!

    There's no way Mariah knew that and let it fly.

    ediefalco.jpgSince The Sopranos ended, I guess Edie Falco found some extra time on her hands.

    To fill the void (and give a deserving child a very good home), Edie adopted a baby girl from Florida! According to her rep, the actress brought baby Macy in February, to join her older brother, Anderson, who's 3.

    "Everybody is thrilled and doing great," the Emmy winner's manager, Richie Jackson, told People.com.

    Congrats!

    rob lowe.jpgUh-oh. When one person accuses you of something, it's your word against theirs but, when a second person comes forward and accuses you of the same thing, the tide begins to turn.

    Rob Lowe's wife Sheryl is now being accused of sexual harassment by a second former nanny. According to People.com, Laura Boyce, who worked for the couple for seven months in 2007, says the actor's wife created an "extremely sexually offensive and hostile work environment ... behaving in a ... perverted, disgusting and crude manner."

    Sheryl also allegedly "walked around naked, completely exposing herself" to the kiddie caretaker, and asked Laura about her sexual relationship with her boyfriend -- and NBA player -- who Sheryl also used the "n" word to describe at one time. The nanny says Sheryl was completely inappropriate at times, often talking about her own sex life with Rob. 

    An attorney for the Lowes says the lawsuit "seeks to drag (Lowe's) wife and children into the fray" with "false allegations."

    Rob filed preemptive lawsuits against Laura and two other ex-employees earlier this month, after claiming his family was being targeted in a $1.5 million extortion scheme, headed up by nanny No. 1, Jessica Gibson.

    Who do you believe?

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    Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer's "thing" is tabloid heaven! In Touch Weekly has the exclusive photos of Johnnifer's Miami rendezvous, and the mag is plastering them on the cover. See more here.

    Is this really happening? What do you think? Other than, "How is John Mayer getting every hot woman in Hollywood?"

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