Thursday, April 2, 2009
According to reports, Grey's Anatomy star Katherine Heigl is now in the process of begging producers not to kill her off - months after she threatened to quit.Speculation Heigl was set to leave the hit drama reached fever-pitch when her character, Dr. Izzie Stevens, was diagnosed with severe brain and liver cancer.
Referring to her future on the show, she said: "I'm there if Izzie remains part of Grey's Anatomy", describing it as one of her "favourite places to be".
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Scott Wolf has begun with a party of three
The former "Party of Five" star and his wife Kelley welcomed a son into the family on Sunday, March 22, report celeb sites.
The little tyke is named Jackson Kayse Wolf -- a pretty nifty name for a celebrity baby -- and weighed 7 lbs.
Excellent birthday, speaking from a gal also born on that day...but 28 years ago.
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Public sympathy plus her natural dancing ability have quickly turned Melissa Rycroft into an instant celebrity. As mentioned previously, the former Bachelor contestant turned Dancing with the Stars participant, has reportedly been offered $500,000 to pose nude in Playboy. But that's not all. As someone who is pulled from anonymity and catapulted immediately into the national media spotlight, Rycroft has become a favorite, not just by ordinary fans but other celebrities as well.
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Britney Spears has embarked on a passionate affair with a backing dancer in a bid to win back the original dancer in her life - ex-husband Kevin Federline, it's claimed.
The singer is said to have fallen back in love with the father of her two boys after spending time with her former spouse while on the road with her Circus act.
"They are seeing each other every day," a source tells OK!. "When Kevin's had the boys for the day, they greet their mom with hugs and kisses, and their dad fills Britney in on how they spent their time. It's just like any other family when one of the parents comes home from work."
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Two months after news broke of the alleged violent fight between Rihanna and Chris Brown, a PSA about domestic violence starring Keira Knightley is set to debut in theaters.
The two-minute clip, which will start airing April 6, depicts Knightley being violently kicked and beaten by a man.
"While domestic violence exists in every section of society we rarely hear about it," says the actress, who volunteered to act in the clip for the charity Women's Aid. "Domestic violence affects one in four women at some point in their lifetime and kills two women every week." Atonement director Joe Wright directed the spot.
- Rennie Dyball
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Joaquin Phoenix narrated the Nation Earth film company produced Earthlings, a documentary about the harm that comes with humans using animals in various industries, such as food, fashion, and entertainment.Now he's back doing his deal again with the new audio book version adapted from the original full length film.
Labels: Britney Spears, celeb baby, dancing with the stars, Greys Anatomy, Joaquin Phoenix, Katherine Heigl, Keira Knightley, Melissa Rycroft, scott wolf
Thursday, March 12, 2009
David Archuleta will make a duet with Miley Cyrus when he guest stars in TV series "Hannah Montana" later this season. Portraying himself, he will be seen coming to town and asking Miley Stewart to collaborate with him in a song called " I Wanna Know".
In regard of his appearance with Miley in the Disney Chanel's TV series, David claims it as "a real fun episode" and "a really funny too." He also praises Miley saying, "She's cool and has a strong personality."
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Robert Pattinson was caught fleeing the scene at an Oscars bash last month with Paris Hilton hot on his heels, it's claimed.
Entertainmentwise previously reported that the pair were caught cosying up to one another at Rick Yorn and Patrick Weitzell's Oscar bash on February 22.
But it seems that Paris and Rob's romantic moment may have been a lot more one-sided than first originally thought.
According to a new report the Brit born actor couldn't wait to get rid of the heiress and was allegedly seen fleeing the scene with Paris in tow.
A source tells the National Enquirer, "Paris was on a mission - she kept chasing him around like a little puppy.
"He was beyond wasted. He couldn't keep track of who he was talking to and couldn't have cared less about her.
"No matter how drunk he was, Rob know better than to hook up with Paris.
Twilight star Robert Pattinson is rumored to be dating Megan Fox.
But...
Robert Pattinson and Natalie Portman have sparked rumors that they are dating.
Who knows?
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Michael Phelps isn't the only high-profile stoner. Zach Braff was caught toking up at the Joel Rousseau Hot Tuesday Night Party at Greenhouse Nightclub in New York yesterday.
Tsk, tsk, Zach. Aren't all celebrities supposed to be role models? Now that you do drugs, it's ok for me to do drugs too, right?
Speaking of getting high, Kelloggs has dropped two tons of Frosted Flakes and Corn Flakes boxes with Phelps' face on them at the San Francisco Food Bank.
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Joaquin Phoenix continued his erratic behavior after jumping off stage to confront an audience member during a short performance at a Miami Beach nightclub last night.
Security guards had to drag Joaquin back on stage and escort him away after he came face-to-face with a heckler in the crowd.
We have a (double expletive) in the audience, Joaquin belted out before jumping into the crowd.
It was not immediately clear whether the two men exchanged any blows.
Security guards swarmed the scene and dragged Phoenix away.
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Anne Heche now has two different children from two different men. What do the two tykes have in common? They were both named after figures from ancient Greece.
Atlas Heche Tupper was born over the weekend and weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. The little guy joins big brother Homer to round out the Heche clan.
"They are ecstatic," the rep says of the new parents.
In regard of his appearance with Miley in the Disney Chanel's TV series, David claims it as "a real fun episode" and "a really funny too." He also praises Miley saying, "She's cool and has a strong personality."
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Robert Pattinson was caught fleeing the scene at an Oscars bash last month with Paris Hilton hot on his heels, it's claimed.Entertainmentwise previously reported that the pair were caught cosying up to one another at Rick Yorn and Patrick Weitzell's Oscar bash on February 22.
But it seems that Paris and Rob's romantic moment may have been a lot more one-sided than first originally thought.
According to a new report the Brit born actor couldn't wait to get rid of the heiress and was allegedly seen fleeing the scene with Paris in tow.
A source tells the National Enquirer, "Paris was on a mission - she kept chasing him around like a little puppy.
"He was beyond wasted. He couldn't keep track of who he was talking to and couldn't have cared less about her.
"No matter how drunk he was, Rob know better than to hook up with Paris.
Twilight star Robert Pattinson is rumored to be dating Megan Fox.
But...
Robert Pattinson and Natalie Portman have sparked rumors that they are dating.
Who knows?
*~*~*
Michael Phelps isn't the only high-profile stoner. Zach Braff was caught toking up at the Joel Rousseau Hot Tuesday Night Party at Greenhouse Nightclub in New York yesterday.
Tsk, tsk, Zach. Aren't all celebrities supposed to be role models? Now that you do drugs, it's ok for me to do drugs too, right?
Speaking of getting high, Kelloggs has dropped two tons of Frosted Flakes and Corn Flakes boxes with Phelps' face on them at the San Francisco Food Bank.
*~*~*
Joaquin Phoenix continued his erratic behavior after jumping off stage to confront an audience member during a short performance at a Miami Beach nightclub last night.
Security guards had to drag Joaquin back on stage and escort him away after he came face-to-face with a heckler in the crowd.
We have a (double expletive) in the audience, Joaquin belted out before jumping into the crowd.
It was not immediately clear whether the two men exchanged any blows.
Security guards swarmed the scene and dragged Phoenix away.
*~*~*
Anne Heche now has two different children from two different men. What do the two tykes have in common? They were both named after figures from ancient Greece.
Atlas Heche Tupper was born over the weekend and weighed 6 lbs., 12 oz. The little guy joins big brother Homer to round out the Heche clan.
"They are ecstatic," the rep says of the new parents.
Labels: Anne Heche, celeb baby, David Archuleta, Joaquin Phoenix, Miley Cyrus, Paris Hilton, robert pattinson, Zach Braff
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Emmy winning actor Chad Lowe is about to embrace a new role: Dad.
Lowe, who split from ex wife Hilary Swank in 2007, will welcome a baby with producer Kim Painter in early summer, his rep said in a statement, adding "The couple is overjoyed and could not be happier."
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Taylor Swift may be starting her own dress line but she doesn't want to be called a designer.
The singer is teaming up with l.e.i. to create a collection of $14 dresses that will launch at Wal-Mart in February of this year. (Wal-Mart also sells clothes from the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen collection).
"Sundresses are my favorite things to wear," Swift tells New York magazine. "In the summer, I automatically want to look bohemian."
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On Wednesday, the stunt double for Daniel "Harry Potter" Radcliffe sustained severe injuries from an on-set explosion.
The Harry Potter crew were doing some pre-production work for the seventh wizard flick at the Leavesden studios in England, where the stuntman was rehearsing a flying sequence using a harness. He was apparently sent plummeting by an on-set blast, which was part of the mocked up stunt. He was conscious after smashing to the ground but told horrified colleagues, "I can't feel my legs."
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In the wake of Entertainment Weekly's having speculated Wednesday that Joaquin Phoenix - with the aid of his brother-in-law, Casey Affleck - was performing an elaborate ruse regarding his transition from Oscar-nominated actor to falling-off-the-stage rapper, Affleck's rep said this career switch is no hoax at all.
My guess is this is a very smart way of him getting free publicity. And that we should be expecting something true and talented in the future.
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"The View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck made a special announcement on today's show!
Hasselbeck, 31, revealed on "The View" that she is expecting baby No. 3 in August. "We are thoroughly happy with the surprise of it," Elisabeth said. "We are thankful for such great news and will begin planning our zone-defense strategy immediately," she joked.
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Kelly Rowland has split from her manager Matthew Knowles.
Rowland, 27, has worked with Knowles - the father of her former bandmate Beyonce - since she joined Destiny's Child in 1990.
Both Rowland and Knowles - who still manages daughter Beyonce - called the split amicable. Both say they will always be family.
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Kate Beckinsale insists she's in no hurry to learn how to drive - because she loves being a passenger too much.
The Underworld actress - who doesn't have a driver's license - says her actress mother always used to strap her into the back seat of the family car and drive her for miles whenever she was upset as a teen, and still finds it comforting to let someone else do the driving.
Lowe, who split from ex wife Hilary Swank in 2007, will welcome a baby with producer Kim Painter in early summer, his rep said in a statement, adding "The couple is overjoyed and could not be happier."
*~*~*
Taylor Swift may be starting her own dress line but she doesn't want to be called a designer.The singer is teaming up with l.e.i. to create a collection of $14 dresses that will launch at Wal-Mart in February of this year. (Wal-Mart also sells clothes from the Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen collection).
"Sundresses are my favorite things to wear," Swift tells New York magazine. "In the summer, I automatically want to look bohemian."
*~*~*
On Wednesday, the stunt double for Daniel "Harry Potter" Radcliffe sustained severe injuries from an on-set explosion.
The Harry Potter crew were doing some pre-production work for the seventh wizard flick at the Leavesden studios in England, where the stuntman was rehearsing a flying sequence using a harness. He was apparently sent plummeting by an on-set blast, which was part of the mocked up stunt. He was conscious after smashing to the ground but told horrified colleagues, "I can't feel my legs."
*~*~*
In the wake of Entertainment Weekly's having speculated Wednesday that Joaquin Phoenix - with the aid of his brother-in-law, Casey Affleck - was performing an elaborate ruse regarding his transition from Oscar-nominated actor to falling-off-the-stage rapper, Affleck's rep said this career switch is no hoax at all.
My guess is this is a very smart way of him getting free publicity. And that we should be expecting something true and talented in the future.
*~*~*
"The View" co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck made a special announcement on today's show!
Hasselbeck, 31, revealed on "The View" that she is expecting baby No. 3 in August. "We are thoroughly happy with the surprise of it," Elisabeth said. "We are thankful for such great news and will begin planning our zone-defense strategy immediately," she joked.
*~*~*
Kelly Rowland has split from her manager Matthew Knowles.
Rowland, 27, has worked with Knowles - the father of her former bandmate Beyonce - since she joined Destiny's Child in 1990.
Both Rowland and Knowles - who still manages daughter Beyonce - called the split amicable. Both say they will always be family.
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Kate Beckinsale insists she's in no hurry to learn how to drive - because she loves being a passenger too much.
The Underworld actress - who doesn't have a driver's license - says her actress mother always used to strap her into the back seat of the family car and drive her for miles whenever she was upset as a teen, and still finds it comforting to let someone else do the driving.
Labels: celeb baby, chad lowe, Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Harry Potter, Joaquin Phoenix, Kate Beckinsale, kelly rowland, taylor swift
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Shia LaBeouf has been all over NYC promoting Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull and the rising star also scored the June cover of GQ. I have to say this is a sure jump from his days on Even Stevens via the Disney Channel. His acting has improved and his overall appeal is soaring.*~*~*
Very exciting to me is the upcoming Fraggle Rock movie! My brother and I loved the show growing up and I am psyched it will be on the big screen. It's time to "Dance your cares away/ Worry's for another day/ Let the music play/ Down at Fraggle Rock!" The Fraggles are back! According to Variety, the Weinsteins are teaming up with Lisa Henson of the Jim Henson Company to bring a live-action, half-human half-puppet Fraggle Rock extravaganza to the big screen.
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Oscar nominated actor Joaquin Phoenix is coming out with an album. A music album. What!? It didn't work for Scarlett Johansson. It didn't work for Minnie Driver or Kevin Bacon or Billy Bob Thornton or well, can you think of anyone it has worked for?
Apparently, Phoenix got the calling after he learned to play the guitar for the Johnny Cash biopic Walk the Line.
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We didn't think it was possible, but the insanely dateable John Krasinski is not looking so hot these days. Due to an upcoming role in the Sam Mendes-directed Farlanders, John is sporting a nasty beard that resembles something one of the Geico cavemen would wear.
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No stranger to biopics, Leonardo DiCaprio may be in line to portray another 20th-century figure in Fleming, a film chronicling the life of James Bond creator Ian Fleming. I don't know about you but I don't give a flip.
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And last but not least, Donna Summers, the disco queen releases her album Crayons. The record is the first new music for Summers in 14 years.
Labels: Donna Summers, Fraggle Rock, Joaquin Phoenix, John Krasinski, Leonardo DiCaprio, Shia LaBeouf
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