Celebrity Star Power

Ashlee Simpson Marries Pete Wentz

2008-05-21T20:14:00.000-07:00

Singer Ashlee Simpson and rocker Pete Wentz were married on Saturday, May 17th in a ceremony at the Simpson Family Home in Encino, California. The bride's sister, singer Jessica Simpson arrived at the affair and served as maid-of-honor for the event. Jessica was accompanied to the lavish wedding by her boyfriend, football player Tony Romo.

CONGRATS ASHLEE AND PETE!

Jessica Alba Marries Cash Warren

2008-05-21T20:10:00.000-07:00

Actress Jessica Alba married her longtime boyfriend and baby daddy-to-be Cash Warren in a secret ceremony at City Hall in California on Monday, May 19th. Alba and Warren invited no one and the two wed without the glare of the paparazzi in a quiet ceremony.

Congrats!

UPCOMING ALBUM COVERS: Ashanti "The Declaration"

2008-05-21T19:52:00.001-07:00

Nick Hogan Sentenced To 8 Months In Jail

2008-05-09T15:17:00.000-07:00

Nick Hogan (the 17 year old son of legendary WWF {now WWE} wrestler Hulk Hogan) was in court before a Florida judge today in Tampa in his felony reckless driving case . Nick pled 'no contest' to the charge and was sentenced to eight months in jail, five years' probation and 500 hours community service. Nick's license was also suspended for 3 years as a result of this case.

Nick (real name Nicholas Allen Bollea) gained media attention on the VH1 hit cable reality show "Hogan Knows Best" alongside his mother Linda and his sister Brooke (who is now a singer with a debut album sitting on music store shelves). The show revolved around Nick's famous dad, Hulk Hogan (real name Terry Bollea) and the Hulkster's quest to balance family life and his career as a professional wrestler.

The "Anna Nicole" Movie: Am Inside Look

2008-05-09T14:37:00.001-07:00

Clips from the upcoming motion picture release

"Anna Nicole"

From Nasser Entertainment

Mariah Carey Marries Nick Cannon

2008-05-02T09:36:00.000-07:00

Singer Mariah Carey who recently turned 38 several weeks ago, reportedly has secretly married her recent boyfriend, 26 year old actor Nick Cannon in a ceremony in the Bahamas at a home Mariah recently purchased there.

This would be Mariah Carey's second marriage; she was previously married to Tommy Mottola (who is now married to Latin singer Thalia).

This would be Nicholas Cannon's first marriage; he was engaged to model Selita Ebanks and linked to singer Christina Milian and reality TV star Kim Kardashian.

Amy Winehouse Says "No, No, No!" To Divorce

2008-05-02T09:29:00.001-07:00

Singer Amy Winehouse has denied to the press that she and husband Blake Fielder-Civil (currently in jail) are getting a divorce. Winehouse says the rumors are not true and that she and Blake will "be together forever".

Winehouse's parents and close friends have confirmed to several media outlets that Amy is dating her manager's assistant while her husband Blake is in jail.

Amy Winehouse's Whirlwind Life

2008-04-30T06:55:00.001-07:00

Amy Winehouse was released from police custody in London over the weekend after being arrested for assaulting 2 men at a nightclub. Winehouse was let go with a warning from the authorities about assault. She will not be charged in this matter.

In other Winehouse news, rumors are running wild about a possible divorce Amy and Blake may be facing. Several media outlets are reporting that Amy may have cheated on her "Blake Incarcerated" with another man named Blake and also with her manager's assistant, which may be fueling the alleged upcoming divorce for Amy and Blake Fielder-Civil.

Uma Thurman Due In NYC Court Tomorrow To Testify Against Her Stalker

2008-04-30T06:45:00.000-07:00

UPDATE: JACK JORDAN, UMA'S STALKER, CONVICTED AND SENTENCED TO 1 YEAR IN JAIL. (MAY 2008)

Actress Uma Thurman is due in Manhattan Criminal Court in NYC on Thursday to testify against a man who has been stalking her for the past 2 years.

Yesterday, Thurman's parents testified in the courtroom and made clear that the stalker Jack Jordan, a former mental patient, needs serious psychiatric help and they hope he receives just that in lieu of jail time.

Dr. Robert Thurman is Uma's father and a professor at Columbia University. Dr. Thurman testified yesterday to receiving more than 20 e-mails from the alleged stalker regarding his famous daughter.

Brigitte Thurman, Uma's mother, testified that she received lots of phone calls from the stalker and that she explained to him that her daughter Uma has no interest in him and that he is living a fantasy.

The stalker, Jack Jordan is 37 years old and has been very irate toward the media in front of the Manhattan Criminal Court when approached for questioning.

Yesterday (April 29) was Uma Thurman's 38th birthday.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Trina "Single Again"

2008-04-25T13:00:00.001-07:00

Trina
"Single Again"
Still The Baddest
Slip N Slide Records

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Ultra Nate "Love's The Only Drug"

2008-04-25T12:10:00.000-07:00

Wesley Snipes Sentenced To 36 Months in Jail For Failing To File Tax Return

2008-04-25T12:05:00.001-07:00

Actor Wesley Snipes was sentenced to 3 years behind bars (the maximum sentence he faced) for failing to file a tax return. The other more serious charges were dropped prior to Snipes' sentencing yesterday in a Florida courtroom.

Snipes was not immediately taken into custody.

Amy Winehouse Arrested In London

2008-04-25T12:01:00.000-07:00

Grammy winning singer Amy Winehouse was arrested earlier today and is expected to be held in police custody at least until midnight tonight on suspicion of assault for an incident where Winehouse allegedly headbutted two men at trendy London nightclub.

Lindsay Lohan Reportedly Relapsed In NYC

2008-04-23T10:07:00.000-07:00

Actress/singer Lindsay Lohan reportedly relapsed while clubbing with girlfriend Samantha Ronson this past weekend at the Hawaiian Tropic Party in NYC. Lohan was said to also have screamed at Ashley Olsen when Olsen approached Ronson in the DJ booth to say hello.

Lohan allegedly said to Ashley Olsen:

" Get your 15-year old Full House ass away from my girlfriend" .

Lohan also reportedly opened a Facebook account named "Lindsay Ronson", shedding some light possibly on a much speculated and heated romance between Lohan and Samantha Ronson, who is the sister of mega musician Mark Ronson. Samantha had a song of her own "Built This Way" featured on the soundtrack of Lohan's breakout box office hit from 2004 Mean Girls .

La Lohan's destructive behavior after completing a recent stint in rehab is reportedly due to her parent's recently re-ignited and very public divorce and custody battle on Long Island, NY as well as their erratic public behavior and unauthorized statements to the media on everything (especially Michael Lohan's recent rants to the press about Lindsay doing missionary work with him and his church in Times Square and abroad).

Treach of Naughty By Nature Arrested In Newark, New Jersey

2008-04-23T09:58:00.000-07:00

Treach of the 1990's rap group Naughty By Nature, was arrested early yesterday afternoon after being caught by police driving the wrong way down a street in Newark, NJ nearby a broad daylight shooting scene.

Police arrested Treach (real name Anthony Criss) after pulling over his burgundy colored Hummer and discovered that Treach had on a bulletproof vest. The 37 year old rapper was then arrested on the scene and his vehicle was towed away.

In 1999, Treach married longtime girlfriend Pepa of the 1980's-1990's female rap group Salt N Pepa. He has a daughter named Egypt from his relationship with Pepa (real name Sandy Denton). Treach and Pepa were divorced in 2001.

Britney Spears To Return To CBS Comedy "How I Met Your Mother"

2008-04-23T09:54:00.000-07:00

Britney Spears will be returning to CBS' Monday night primetime comedy "How I Met Your Mother" after receiving rave reviews, with critics calling her initial stint "a comeback worthy performance" by the Pop Princess.

Britney will reprise her role on the show for one more episode, playing a ditzy yet sweet receptionist/secretary.

Richie Sambora Takes Plea Deal In DUI Case

2008-04-23T09:49:00.000-07:00

Bon Jovi rocker Richie Sambora took a plea bargain deal in court this week that left him with essentially no jail time in his DUI incident.

Sambora pled no contest to one charge of DUI. For that charge, the rocker received 3 years probation, alcohol education and awareness classes and a fine.

In addition the other count of DUI was dropped and the related child endangerment charge for having daughter Ava in the car with him at the time of his DUI arrest, was dropped as well. Ava, 10, is Sambora's daughter from his marriage to now ex-wife, actress Heather Locklear.

Former "The View" Host Star Jones To Divorce Husband Al Reynolds

2008-04-23T09:41:00.000-07:00

Attorney and TV Personality Star Jones has filed for divorce from her husband of nearly four years, Al Reynolds. Star released this statement to the media:

"Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone's life that requires privacy with one's thoughts. I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman."

Star and Al were married in November of 2004. Star served as a co-host for the long-running female morning talk show "The View" on ABC from 1997-2006. Star was unoffically replaced by Rosie O'Donnell, who filled in officially for Meredith Viera after Viera's departure from the show to host on NBC's Today show. Whoopi Goldberg and Sherri Shepard eventually filled the slots left vacant by Viera and Jones.

Foxy Brown Gets Released From Rikers Island Today

2008-04-18T13:34:00.000-07:00

Rapper Foxy Brown (real name Inga Marchand) was released from Rikers Island Jail in NYC today after seving 8 months of her 1 year sentence there. The rapper has a May 5th court date in Brooklyn for a separate incident where Foxy allegedly hit a neighbor in the mouth with a Blackberry causing injuries to the victim.

Foxy served her sentence out at the Rose Singer Women's Jail on Hazen Street in Astoria/ Long Island City, Queens NY (Riker's Island Women's facility).

Britney Spears In Talks To Become Spokesperson For Bally's Total Fitness

2008-04-17T12:22:00.000-07:00

Singer Britney Spears is reportedly in negotiations with Bally's Total Fitness to become the company's new spokesperson. The talks are happening via Britney's manager Larry Rudolph.

After Britney's hit appearance on the CBS comedy How I Met Your Mother (which helped the show gain its highest ratings EVER!), many people were impressed by her newly trim and lean physique. Bally's must also be impressed!

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Kat DeLuna Featuring Don Omar "Run The Show" (Spanish Version)

2008-04-16T14:08:00.000-07:00

Kat DeLuna - Run The Show (Spanish Version) feat. Don Omar

Kat DeLuna featuring Don Omar

Run The Show

9 Lives

BREAKING NEWS: Cameron Diaz's Father Dies Suddenly At Age 58

2008-04-15T16:11:00.001-07:00

Actress Cameron Diaz's father, Emilio Diaz, died earlier this morning in California from complications resulting from pneumonia. Sources say the late Mr. Diaz was in good health, which makes his death all the more shocking.

Cameron's father Emilio did contract the flu (the Influenza virus) and the flu turned to pnuemonia, which reportedly resulted in his untimely death today.

Production was shut down today on Cameron Diaz's latest film My Sister's Keeper because of her father's passing.

Beyonce Knowles Is Possibly Planning To Work As Husband Jay-Z's Talent Scout

2008-04-15T12:27:00.000-07:00

Singer, actress and entertainer Beyonce Knowles is reportedly planning to retire from performing after recording her next album in order to serve as a talent scout for her new husband, rapper Jay-Z and his record label, Island Def Jam. Allegedly, Beyonce has already found her first recruit, according to one of Beyonce's cousins via a statement to the media.

Rapper Nelly Speaks On Relationship With Ashanti on BET's 106th and Park

2008-04-15T11:44:00.000-07:00

Rapper Nelly appeared on BET's 106th and Park live music video countdown show yesterday evening in NYC to discuss his new and upcoming music after a brief hiatus he took from the industry.

He also talked about his relationship with his girlfriend, singer Ashanti. He said that the premise of Ashanti's latest video for her hit single "The Way That I Love You" from her upcoming album The Declaration, was not about him. He said the video was shot over a year ago and that there is no similarities between the relationship depicted in her video, in which Ashanti plays herself in a relationship with a cheating lover, whom she cuts up with a knife and murders and is subsequently arrested and sent to jail (remember folks this happened ONLY in the music video!)

Nelly also explained that Ashanti received no support for her new single or upcoming album from what he called her "support team" (could he mean Irv Gotti and The INC.?) and that she had to "go at it alone on her own" to get her new project to be the way it has turned out (although her new album is being released through The INC and Universal Records).

Chloe Lattanzi Rocks The House On MTV's "Rock The Cradle"

2008-04-13T12:51:00.000-07:00

Chloe Lattanzi worked the stage and the crowd, performing last but definitely not least, on MTV's Rock The Cradle last Thursday.

Chloe performed I Hate Everything About You by rockers 3 Days Grace and she really got into the performance, even more than the prior week when she performed Never Tear Us Apart by INXS (when INXS was led by the late Michael Hutchince, who died November 1997). Although I also like Landon Brown a lot, Chloe is the whole package. Landon needs a tad bit of work on his vocals, although he is good in every other aspect.

Chloe is my favorite. Let's hope she goes all the way to the finals!

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2008-04-13T12:32:00.000-07:00

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4) What was Vanilla Ice just arrested for?

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Britney Spears In Traffic Accident In California

2008-04-13T12:13:00.000-07:00

Singer Britney Spears was involved in a minor traffic accident on the freeway in California yesterday evening (some reports say it was the 101 freeway, others say the 405 freeway).

The incident took place at 8:11 p.m. PST Saturday, when the 26 year old pop princess was driving her Mercedes and attempted to press the brake pedal before hitting a Nissan vehicle in front of her driven by a 20 year old male. Her car hit the Nissan and then the Nissan hit the car in front of it.

There are no reports of any injuries to Spears or the others involved in the accident. Britney was administered a field sobriety test by CHP (California Highway Patrol) officers, which she passed.

Vanilla Ice Arrested For Domestic Battery; Ordered To Stay Away From His Wife

2008-04-11T12:45:00.001-07:00

Rapper/reality TV star Vanilla Ice was arrested last night in Florida for an alleged domestic dispute with his wife, Laura Van Winkle.

The cops arrived to their home (after Laura called 911) to find Vanilla Ice (real name Robert Van Winkle) near his home on his motorcycle, where Ice said he was "cooling off" after the incident. Police determined that Laura didn't have any visible injuries on her and she then explained to the authorities that Ice had pushed her, but not hit or kicked her as originally stated in the 911 call. Laura also told the cops who arrived on the scene that she wants a divorce from the one-time rapper and that the incident started over her purchasing a bedroom set, which reportedly set Vanilla Ice off into a rage.

Ice told police that his wife suffers bipolar disorder and that she is currently being treated for it with medications. He said she had been acting irrational and he denied any physical interaction with Laura.

Vanilla Ice spent the night in jail and showed up at a court in Palm Beach County, Florida earlier this morning, where Judge Nancy Perez ordered Ice to stay away from Laura. The former rapper can have telephone contact only with her. In addition, he can only have temporary contact with his children through a mutual family friend and Ice can go to the house one time only to retrieve his personal belongings with a police escort.

Vanilla Ice was also arrested back in 2004 for a charge of domestic battery.

Ashlee Simpson Engaged To Pete Wentz Of Fall Out Boy

2008-04-10T14:06:00.001-07:00

23 yeard old singer Ashlee Simpson (sister of singer Jessica Simpson) and her longtime boyfriend, 28 year old Pete Wentz of the emo-rock band Fall Out Boy, are officially engaged. Ashlee released the following statement on the Friends Or Enemies web site (friendsorenemies.com):

"We know there has been a lot of speculation recently about Pete and I and we wanted our fans to be the first to know, because you guys are the best. Yes, we are thrilled to share that we are happily engaged. Thank you for all of your support and well wishes - it means the world to us. We consider this to be a very private matter, but we wanted you to hear it straight from us."

Simpson's father/manager Joe Simpson has also expressed his joy in welcoming Pete Wentz into his family. Simpson and Wentz have been romantically linked since 2006.

Plot Thickens In Alleged Naomi Campbell/British Airways Tantrum Incident

2008-04-09T13:13:00.000-07:00

Every day we hear more and more information that seem to be pieces of the puzzle of the incident that led to supermodel Naomi Campbell's arrest for reportedly throwing a loud tantrum over a missing bag at Heathrow Airport in London aboard a British Airways flight last week.

Today, it is being widely reported that the 37 year old aging beauty may have called the arresting officers "fucking white honkeys" after allegedly spitting on one of the officers while being escorted off the now infamous flight. Campbell may also have called another white female officer a "white slag" and other vulgar words.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Gavin DeGraw "In Love With A Girl"

2008-04-08T22:46:00.000-07:00

Gavin DeGraw
In Love With A Girl
Gavin DeGraw
2008 J Records

New Music Video: Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown "No Air"

2008-04-08T22:44:00.001-07:00

No Air Video

Jordin Sparks featuring Chris Brown
No Air
Jordin Sparks
2008 19 Recordings/Jive/Zomba Label Group

Mischa Barton May Avoid Jail Time For DUI Incident With A Plea Deal

2008-04-08T22:20:00.000-07:00

Actress Mischa Barton (of The O.C. fame) is expected to dodge a bullet in court this Thursday and avoid any possible jail time she is facing by taking a plea deal that will also wipe out a charge of possession of marijuana (found in her vehicle at the time of her arrest for DUI on December 27, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California) due to the small amount recovered by authorities.

The 22 year old actress is expected to plead "no contest" for her DUI charge and will likely get 3 years probation served to her by a Beverly Hills judge along with 3months of alcohol education classes and a fine of about $1, 700.

Barton told Ryan Seacrest on his live morning shoe on KIIS-Fm in Los Angeles:

"Obviously I'm 100 percent responsible for my actions in this case. I'm really disappointed in myself. I don't know what to say about it, except that I'm not perfect, and I just don't ever intend to do something this stupid again."

It is widely reported that Barton's deal is common for most first time offenders like the young actress.

Jennifer Lopez Chooses Tom Cruise As Godfather Of Her Newborn Twins

2008-04-08T21:27:00.000-07:00

Actress and singer Jennifer Lopez has reportedly chosen actor Tom Cruise as the Godfather of her newborn twins Max and Emme, both whom she just welcomed into the world in late February along with her husband and father of the twins, singer Marc Anthony.

La Lopez allegedly had to do some real convincing to get Marc Anthony (full name Marco Antonio Muniz) to agree to the decision with some hesitation and resistance to the idea. Sources say the values of Lopez and Anthony's traditional Catholic upbringing paired with newly appointed Godfather Tom Cruise's Scientology involvement, may cause the parents of Lopez and Anthony and their respective families to be uncomfortable with Lopez's decision.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: USHER "Love In This Club"

2008-04-08T21:17:00.001-07:00

Love In This Club Video

Usher
Love In This Club
Here I Stand
2008 LaFace Records

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: KAT DE LUNA "Run The Show"

2008-04-08T20:51:00.000-07:00

Run The Show Video

Kat De Luna
Run The Show
9 Lives
2008 Epic Records

Supermodel Naomi Campbell Reportedly Banned For Life From British Airways

2008-04-08T20:41:00.000-07:00

Naomi Campbell, the premier black female supermodel of our time (don't worry...we still love you Tyra Banks!) has been banned for life from the airline British Airways after an alleged incident last week at London's Heathrow Airport's new and extremely busy Terminal 5, where the model reportedly became hysterical and enraged over the airline misplacing one of her 3 carry on bags.

This reportedly escalated into an incident where the supermodel allegedly pushed and spit on a police officer, resisted arrest and was handcuffed and escorted off the flight with the remaining two of her three carry on bags and then placed in custody of London police until she was released on bail several hours later. Campbell also reportedly screamed "get off of me, don't put your hands on me" at the arresting officers during the incident.

Reportedly, Campbell recently stated to the media that she feels she has been targeted in this incident because she is black.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: ASHANTI "The Way That I Love You" From Her Upcoming Album

2008-04-08T20:28:00.000-07:00

Editor's Note: MY humble opinion is that the following video is fantastic but PARENTS ARE STRONGLY CAUTIONED THIS VIDEO MAY NOT BE SUITABLE FOR CHILDREN UNDER 14. PARENTS PLEASE USE YOUR DISCRETION WHEN ALLOWING CHILDREN OF ANY AGE TO VIEW ANYTHING ONLINE OR ANYWHERE, INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING MUSIC VIDEO. THANK YOU.

Ashanti - The Way That I Love You

Ashanti
The Way That I Love You
The Declaration
2008 The INC./Universal Records

Toni Braxton Hospitalized

2008-04-08T20:07:00.000-07:00

Singer Toni Braxton has been hospitalized in Las Vegas, Nevada after reportedly have chest pains overnight.

The 40 year old singer of hits like "Unbreak My Heart" and "Breathe Again" cancelled her show in Vegas because of this health scare incident. Braxton has been diagnosed with Pericarditis (which is the medical term for a type of viral inflammation of the heart) in the past, which she has also been reportedly teated for in the past as well.

Braxton reportedly had a similar episode while on Broadway in NYC performing in the stage hit Aida several years ago.

Toni Braxton's show entitled, "Toni Braxton: Revealed," is set to go on as scheduled for this Thursday, Friday and Saturday at Vegas' Flamingo Showroom as a part of her two year contract (which began late summer 2006).

The singer is expected to be treated if necessary and released after standard tests are performed. Her incident is reportedly not life-threatening.

Kids Of Celebrities Get Their Time To Shine On MTV's Reality Show "Rock The Cradle"

2008-04-07T11:14:00.000-07:00

MTV had developed a new reality show with a focus on the children of celebrities in the music industry. The show is called Rock The Cradle and it features Landon Brown (son of Bobby Brown), Chloe Lattanzi (daughter of Olivia Newton-John) and Jesse Money (daughter of Eddie Money) among others.

It is a pretty good show and the three I mentioned (pictured above) are my favorites so far. All the contestants will compete for a contract with a major record label. Larry Rudolph (former/possible future manager of Britney Spears) is one of the four judges (and let me tell you that Larry is HARSH on the contestants)!

Rock The Cradle airs Thursdays at 10pm EST on MTV. Check your local listings.

Jay Z And Beyonce's Star-Studded NYC Wedding

2008-04-06T07:03:00.000-07:00

So it seems that the rumors were true after all. Jay-Z and Beyonce appear to have wed on Friday Night at Jay-Z's multi-million dollar penthouse on Hudson Street at Desbrosses and Vestry Street in the TriBeCa section of Lower Manhattan.

I rushed over with my camera as soon as I heard the rumors (after all, I don't live far from there). Solange (sister of Beyonce) showed up (pictured above). Actress Gwyneth Paltrow and her husband, singer Chris Martin of the band ColdPlay arrived (trying to cover their faces) to a media frenzy. Oscar winner Forest Whitaker showed up. Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams of Destiny's Child showed up hiding behind umbrellas to shield themselves from the paparazzi crush.

A fight between two photographers on the scene almost escalated to full-force mayhem when they began a push and shove match to get Gwyneth Paltrow's picture upon the actress' entrance into the luxury building where the event was being held.

Also in attendance were Gloria Carter (mother of Jay-Z) and Tina and Mathew Knowles (parents of Beyonce).

The event was rumored to be a celebration for Jay-Z's newly inked $150 million dollar deal with Live Nation, but quickly turned toward the idea that it was a wedding when guest arrived dressed impeccably and parents of both artists arrived, flowers were delivered, etc.

Anne Hathaway's Boyfriend Arrested in NYC

2008-04-04T16:15:00.001-07:00

Actress Anne Hathaway’s boyfriend was arrested yesterday in NYC for allegedly bouncing a $250,000 check.

Raffaelo Follieri was charged with one misdemeanor count of issuing a bad check. Reportedly, the check was written for around $250,000 and when the bank reported insufficient funds in the account the check was drawn from. Follieri was taken the the 18th Precinct on West 54th Street in Manhattan, where he was held, booked and released from custody.

Recently, a Washington DC court ordered Follieri to pay almost $250,000 to a public relations firm that he still owes for work they did.

Are Beyonce And Jay-Z Getting Married Right This Moment?

2008-04-04T15:59:00.001-07:00

I usually refrain from posting rumors on my blog, but it seems as if this one might have a grain of truth to it... MAYBE.

Singer Beyonce Knowles and rapper Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) appear to be getting married right now in the TriBeCa section of Lower Manhattan in NYC. All the Knowles' clan are there dressed in their Sunday best, flowers, the whole thing. The two have been involved in a hush-hush relationship since 2002 and they recently applied for a marriage license in Scardale Village, New York on April 1st (April Fools Day) and now this.

If it is true, congrats to the superstar couple.

Today's Celebrity Birthdays In ARIES

2008-04-04T15:42:00.000-07:00

actress (and the very pregnant sister of pop princess Britney Spears)
Jamie Lynn-Spears is 17 today

legendary music producer Clive Davis is 76 today

British singer Leona Lewis
turned 23 yesterday (April 3)

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Rest In Peace Heath Ledger On What Would Have Been A Celebration Of His 29th Birthday Today

2008-04-04T15:34:00.000-07:00

Heathcliff Andrew Ledger

April 4, 1979 – January 22, 2008

Jailed Rapper Remy Ma Plans Wedding With Fiance Behind Bars

2008-04-04T15:20:00.001-07:00

Rapper Remy Ma (real name Reminisce Smith), who was recently convicted of 4 felony charges stemming from a shooting incident in NYC last year, is planning to marry her fiance and fellow rapper Papoose in a ceremony at New York's Rikers Island Jail.

The Grammy nominated, 26 year old rapper is being held on Riker's Island until her sentencing date in court on April 23rd, where she is facing a maximum of 25 years in prison.

Papoose (real name Shamele Mackie) was featured rapping on the 2006 summer hit Crowded by up and coming latin recording artist Jeannie Ortega. Papoose and Remy are said to be "very much in love" in a statement released by Remy's attorney.

Naomi Campbell Arrested At London's Heathrow Airport

2008-04-04T13:24:00.000-07:00

Supermodel Naomi Campbell was arrested yesterday at London's Heathrow Airport for allegedly assaulting and spitting on a police officer after she reportedly threw a fit and went into a rage onboard a British Airways flight over missing luggage.

The 37 year old model reportedly became angered when she realized (while boarding the jet from the First Class Lounge at Heathrow Airport's new Terminal 5) that one of her three carry-on bags were missing.

Campbell then allegedly said to British Airways employees "Where is my bag? My bag better be loaded on this flight with me...I'm NAOMI CAMPBELL!". British Airways employees explained to Campbell that once located, her bag would be shipped to her, but that wasn't good enough, according to sources. Campbell becaume infuriated and the rage escalated as she boarded first class on the flight. Naomi was allegedly verbally abusive to flight attendants onboard and the flight was delayed for 90 minute while authorities boarded the jet, determined Campbell unfit to fly, and subsequently handcuffed the supermodel to her chair in front of stunned onlookers before taking Campbell (and the reminder of her luggage that WASN'T lost) off the flight and into custody.

While Campbell was being escorted off the flight by officers, she reportedly screamed hysterically at officers: "Get off me...leave me ALONE! Don't put your hands on me!" and also allegedly spit on one of the officers.

Campbell was taken to the police station and in Scotland Yard before making bail and being released from custody. Naomi Campbell is due in court in London in May for this incident.

UPDATE 4/7/08: Naomi Campbell reportedly stated to the media through her rep that she is being targeted in this incident because she is black.

Mariah Carey Beats Elvis Presley's Record Of Most Billboard #'1's

2008-04-03T04:39:00.000-07:00

Mariah Carey surpassed Elvis Presley and now holds second place for most No. 1 singles in the rock era, as her song Touch My Body soared 14 places on the Billboard Hot 100 to become the 18th chart-topper of Carey's career. Elvis Presley also was removed from his standing as the recording artist with the most top-10 hits in the rock era, as Madonna surpassed him with her 37th top 10, 4 Minutes To Save The World.

Britney Spears In Talks To Rehire Manager Larry Rudolph

2008-04-01T15:14:00.000-07:00

Singer Britney Spears is reportedly giving serious consideration to rehiring former manager Larry Rudolph, the man who helped her rise to pop superstardom.

Britney is currently unable to legally rehire Rudolph herself because her father is currently the conservator of her estate and will be making all of her legal and financial decisions at least through July 31, 2008 per the court. However, sources say that Spears' father Jamie will more than likely agree to bringing back Rudolph as Britney's manager because once Britney regains legal control and no longer needs a conservator, she will probably undo all the decisions made by her dad.

This may be a very smart move for Ms. Spears to join forces with Larry Rudolph again.

Jessica Simpson Hospitalized

2008-03-31T15:37:00.000-07:00

Singer Jessica Simpson has been hospitalized for the past 5 days at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California reportedly for "a minor kidney infection."

One of Jessica's representatives said that Simpson is doing fine and is expected to be released later today. Jessica's father/manager Joe Simpson stated that his daughter felt sick and had a fever, which cause the emergency room trip and hospitalization.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt To Make France The Birthplace Of Their New Children

2008-03-30T11:54:00.001-07:00

The gorgeous and stunning couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt will reportedly fly to France in order for Angelina to give birth their to the twins that she and Brad are expecting. The Jolie-Pitts currently have four children together: three adopted children Maddox, Zahara and Pax and one biological daughter, Shiloh.

Angelina and Brad are reportedly expecting twins this time around. Angelina is currently pregnant again and showing (as seen pictured above). Angelina and Brad opted to have Shiloh be born in Africa.

Angelina Jolie (who first caught my attention in her greatest role EVER in my opinion in the HBO Original Movie, Gia, about the life of tragic 1970's/1980's supermodel Gia Marie Carangi) recently completed working on her latest film Wanted, opposite James McAvoy (Atonement), rapper/actor Common (Smokin' Aces) and Morgan Freeman. Wanted is set to be released this summer.

Celebrity Birthdays in ARIES: Weekend Edition

2008-03-30T10:56:00.000-07:00

Sunday 3/30/2008:

actor Ian Ziering is 44 today

singer Norah Jones is 29 today

actor Mark Consuelos is 38 today

singer Celine Dion is 40 today

singer Tracy Chapman is 44 today

singer Eric Clapton is 63 today

actor Warren Beatty is 71 today

Saturday 3/29/2008:

actress Annabella Sciorra turned 48 yesterday

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Rapper T.I. Pleads Guilty To Charges; Sentencing Delayed To March 2009

2008-03-28T14:00:00.001-07:00

Rapper T.I. plead guilty to federal weapons charges yesterday in court and will reportedly serve about a year of jail time after he is officially sentenced in March 2009. Until then, the rapper must complete at least 1,000 hours of community service.

Today's Celebrity Birthdays in ARIES

2008-03-28T13:56:00.000-07:00

actress Julia Stiles is 27 today

actor Vince Vaughn is 38 today

director Brett Ratner is 39 today

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Rapper Remy Ma Convicted On Four Charges In Manhattan Criminal Court

2008-03-27T09:49:00.000-07:00

Rapper Remy Ma (formerly Remy Martin) was been convicted on four charges today in Manhattan Criminal Court in NYC. The charges the rapper have been convicted of are first-degree assault, attempted coercion, possession of a deadly weapon, and felony assault. The charges stem from an incident that took place outside of an eatery/bar on West 14th Street in the Chelsea section of Manhattan, NYC last summer. In this incident, Remy shot a long-term friend of hers after a dispute over $3,000 in cash missing from the rapper's purse.

Remy was cleared of the gang assault and witness tampering charges she previously faced for this same incident. The rapper was also cleared of three additional charges she previously faced stemming from this incident last year.

Inside the courthouse, the victim's friends and family taunted Remy Ma when the verdicts were read. Remy Ma was then handcuffed and taken away by officers after she was found guilty on the four charges. Reportedly, Remy cried, "Oh My God" as they escorted her out of the courtroom.

Remy faces a maximum of 25 years in prison.

Remy Ma was initially a part of the extremely successful hip-hop music clique Terror Squad, led by rapper Fat Joe, but went solo after several personal disputes with Fat Joe and others in Terror Squad. The rapper was still friendly with Fat Joe when she was featured on the popular single by Terror Squad entitled "Lean Back".

Rapper T.I. Expected To Plead Guilty To Charges Today In Court; Faces Several Years In Prison

2008-03-27T09:33:00.001-07:00

Rapper/actor T.I. is reportedly expected to plead guilty today to federal gun charges. The 27-year-old entertainer (real name Clifford Harris) is expected to be sentenced to 1,500 hours of community service and faces a maximum of 10 years in prison plus a $250,000 for each count he is charged with.

T.I. was arrested in October 2007 in Atlanta after one of his bodyguards allegedly tried to purchase machine guns for the musician.

The bodyguard admitted in court to purchasing a numerous amount firearms for the and for others in T.I.'s entourage on previous occasions.
T.I. is a convicted felon and is not able to buy firearms legally.

T.I. had a starring role in the 2006 film ATL opposite Big Boi of the musical group Outkast and Evan Ross, son of legendary singer Diana Ross.

Broadway Musical "Rent" Extended For 3 Months in NYC

2008-03-27T06:21:00.000-07:00

The long-running Broadway hit musical Rent has been extended from June 1st to September 7, 2008. Originally the hit show's last performance was scheduled for June, but popular demand caused to producers to extend to show for three additional months.

Rent first opened on Broadway in New York City in the Spring of 1996 and was created by the late Jonathan Larson (February 4, 1960- January 25, 1996). Larson died less than two weeks befor his 36th birthday and just three months before the Broadway opening of his show Rent on Broadway on April 29, 1996.

Rent is the 7th longest running show in Broadway history.

Today's Celebrity Birthdays in ARIES

2008-03-27T06:15:00.001-07:00

singer Fergie (Stacy Ferguson) is 33 today
singer Mariah Carey is 39 today.
director/actor/writer Quentin Tarantino is 45 today.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Robin Williams and His Wife Ending Their Marriage

2008-03-27T06:05:00.001-07:00

Actor and comedian Robin Williams' wife of 19 years, Marsha Garces Williams, reportedly filed for divorce on March 21st. Garces Williams cited "irreconcilable differences" as the reason for divorce.

The pair were married in 1989 and they have two children together: an 18-year-old daughter and a 16-year-old son.

Williams and Garces were first introduced to one another when Garces worked as a nanny for the actor's son from his first marriage. Marsha Garces served as a producer on two of Robin Williams' films: Mrs. Doubtfire and Patch Adams.

Danity Kane's "Welcome To The Dollhouse" Is The #1 Album In The Country

2008-03-27T06:00:00.000-07:00

Danity Kane's Welcome To The Dollhouse is the #1 album in the country. It is a great album. Congrats to Aubrey, Aundrea, Dawn, Shannon and D. Woods and to Bad Boy Records.

Richie Sambora Arrested For Suspicion of DUI

2008-03-27T05:37:00.000-07:00

Richie Sambora of the legendary rock band Bon Jovi was arrested for DUI late Tuesday night in Laguna Beach, California. The rocker was pulled over by police shortly before 11pm after they noticed Sambora's alleged erratic driving in his black Hummer.

Richie Sambora entered and completed rehab in 2007.

Reportedly, Sambora's 10-year-old daughter with actress and ex-wife Heather Locklear, Ava, was in the car with him when he was arrested. Sambora failed numerous field sobriety tests shortly before his arrest.

George Michael Touring In The U.S. After 17 Year Hiatus

2008-03-25T13:31:00.000-07:00

George Michael is planning to return to the United States and go on tour here after not touring in the U.S. for 17 years. It was announced that the singer will open his new tour on June 17th in San Diego, California. George will then go on to perform in Los Angeles, Seattle, New York and cities in Canada. The tour will end in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in August.

Tickets for the "25 Live" tour go on sale on April 6th, 2008.

Pamela Anderson Officially Divorced From Rick Salomon

2008-03-24T16:51:00.001-07:00

Pamela Anderson and Rick Salomon have officially had their two month marriage annulled today on the mutual grounds of fraud.

Anderson was pregnant at the time the couple separated. Shortly after the separation, Pamela Anderson was no longer pregnant. Subsequently both Rick and Pam filed annulment papers, which led to the dissolution of the marriage in court today.

Tyra Banks Has a Scary, Real-Life Michael Myers Type Stalker in NYC

2008-03-24T16:37:00.000-07:00

Tyra Banks has a crazed stalker (not Michael Myers, pictured above with Tyra in the 2002 Dimension Films' release Halloween: Resurrection).

The stalker's name is Brady Green and he is reportedly getting out of jail soon. 37-year-old Brady has been sending the former supermodel and current talk show/reality show hostess letters and flowers and tried calling Tyra since January 2008. Brady recently showed up to the studio in the Chelsea section of Manhattan in NYC, where Tyra tapes her daily talk show for the UPN network. Brady then asked various crew members to speak with Tyra. When Tyra was working and living in L.A., Brady had also showed up to the set of her show on several occasions.

The crew of the Tyra show called the police. When the NYPD got to the scene, they found the stalker's bag filled with magazine clippings on Tyra and handwritten accounts of the stalker's attempts to contact Tyra. Brady was arrested, but released without bail this past Tuesday.

A source that works on Tyra's show told Fox News, "There's no security at this building. It's very scary."

UPDATE: Brady Green has been ordered to stay away from Tyra Banks or face being sentenced to jail, according to a criminal complaint filed in Manhattan Criminal Court in NYC.

Husband Of British Singer Corinne Bailey Rae Found Dead Of Apparent Drug Overdose

2008-03-23T15:17:00.000-07:00

The husband of singer Corinne Bailey Rae was found dead in a London apartment yesterday. The body of 31-year-old Jason Rae was found around 3:15 PM Saturday. Police have classified him as a victim of an apparent drug overdose.

Police reportedly arrested a 32-year-old man for "supplying controlled substances." The man was then released on bail.

Jason Rae was a saxophonist with the Haggis Horns.

29-year-old Corinne Bailey Rae is probably best known for her hit "Put Your Records On" in 2006.

Rapper Eve Allegedly Pushes Woman Down Flight Of Stairs

2008-03-23T15:06:00.000-07:00

The New York Post says that rapper Eve had a screaming match with a woman outside the Roosevelt Hotel and may or may not have pushed the woman down some stairs. Eve's rep had no comment.

Flashback Film Of The Day: "Mulholland Dr."

2008-03-22T09:56:00.000-07:00

Rebekah DelRio

"Llorando"

From The 2001 Universal Pictures/Studio Canal Release

"Mulholland Dr."

Starring Naomi Watts and Laura Elena Harring

Directed By David Lynch

"Sex And The City: The Movie" Offical Teaser Trailer

2008-03-22T07:23:00.000-07:00

Sex And The City

Starring Sarah Jessica Parker

Kim Cattrall

Kristin Davis

and Cynthia Nixon

From New Line Cinema and HBO Films

Starts May 30, 2008 in theaters everywhere

Flashback TV Show Of The Day: Melrose Place

2008-03-22T06:36:00.000-07:00

So it's a slow news day on this cold Saturday morning in New York City. I decided while watching the old classic Aaron Spelling soap opera/drama Melrose Place earlier that "Melrose Place" itself would be a great thing to bring attention to today.

Melrose Place is an American primetime soap opera that ran between 1992 and 1999, created by Darren Star for the FOX network and executive produced by the late Aaron Spelling. A spinoff from Beverly Hills 90210, though not featuring any permanent cast members crossing over, Melrose Place is set in a small apartment courtyard complex in the West Hollywood district of Los Angeles, where several young individuals reside, each with their own dreams and drives. The show's popularity led to a rash of similar nighttime serials about sexy, powerful women, such as Models, Inc. on Fox and Savannah on the WB (now the CW), which were short-lived.

Like its 90210, the show struggled in its first season with low ratings. However, with the arrival of more interesting characters and over-the-top storylines, ratings increased. The show was cancelled after its seventh season. In 2004, the network SOAPnet began repeating the series. Seasons 1 through 3 are currently available on DVD, and the fourth season is set to arrive on April 15, 2008.

Melrose Place's blend of melodrama, black humor, unapologetic sexuality, and shocking moments have helped the show remain relevant and popular in the years since the show went off the air. Besides launching numerous careers (most notably, Marcia Cross, Doug Savant, Kristin Davis and Alyssa Milano later landed starring roles on Desperate Housewives, Sex and the City and Charmed respectively), the show helped resuscitate the careers of Courtney Thorne-Smith and Heather Locklear.

The formula of sex and over-the-top storylines led Aaron Spelling to revamp 90210 as an over-the-top soap opera-style show when Melrose Place overshadowed 90210 in popularity in the mid-1990s.

The show also has become the standard bearer for shocking storyline twists in the prime time drama genre, with classic moments such as character Kimberly Shaw (played by Marcia Cross of "Desperate Housewives") pulling off a wig while looking into a mirror, revealing that she was bald and had scars on her head from brain surgery in the final seconds of an episode.

Melrose Place airs with two episodes in a row Monday-Friday at 11am and 12pm and Saturday Mornings at 6am and 7am (Eastern Time; U.S.) on SOAPnet cable network. Check your local listings.

Steve-O Released From Psychiatric Care and Enters Rehab

2008-03-21T18:05:00.000-07:00

Steve-O says he was fed alcohol as an infant and details his use of marijuana, LSD, amphetamines and nitrous oxide in his most recent MySpace blog. The actor was involuntarily committed to L.A's Cedars-Sinai Medical Center after suicidal behavior last week.

"It is not my intention to glorify my history as a drug abuser with elaborate stories about having sex in lavatories on airplanes after snorting amphetamines off the toilet at the tender age of seventeen," Steve writes."Mom was very alcoholic, and I feel that is a gross understatement

Here is the blog entry from Steve-O's MySpace page:

You Should All Know I Am In Rehab

A) HOW I GOT INTO ALCOHOL AND DRUGS

1) Mom was very alcoholic, and I feel that is a grossunderstatement. I’d love to say that I first took toalcohol out of affection for my mother (there wasnever any shortage of that for me) but I think thetruth is that I was always powerless over it. I know Iwas always powerless over alcoholism, because it hadsuch a grip on Mom’s adulthood and my childhood, and Inever chose to fight it. Until now. Dad was acorporate executive whose job required the family totravel the world fairly extensively and both Mom andDad were quite self conscious of how they wereperceived by others. We were frequently on airplanesand, before Mom and Dad would find themselves in theembarrassing position of being caught by otherpassengers with a crying baby, I was fed alcohol.Obviously I don’t have recollections from the timewhen I was a baby, so this account is pieced togetherfrom vague memories of being told stories that aresimilar or exactly the same. Mom’s alcoholism trulyreared its ugly head when I was eight and nine yearsold, it was in 1983 that she lied to the family abouthaving lymph node cancer so that she would have anexplanation for staying in bed drunk at all hours. Iforgave my Mom very easily for her act of dishonesty,my love for her was unconditional. At this point in mylife I find myself hoping that I will be able toforgive myself for similarly selfish acts that my ownaddiction led me to commit. I can’t believe I justcalled out my own dead Mom for what’s surely the worstlie she ever told. I also can’t believe I ever pickedup my first drink on my own after the way alcoholruined her life. God, I miss my Mom. I think I waseight years old when I was introduced to the familytradition of children partaking in an alcoholicbeverage of their choice, just one, only on New Year’sEve, each year. I think it was right away that I knewI wasn’t interested in beer, rather that I wantedscotch whiskey. I can’t really remember, after all,what alcoholic remembers the first drink they pickedup. The first time I vomited from truly drinking "toomuch" alcohol, I was twelve years old, that I’m quitesure of. I’m also quite sure that everything Iremember taking interest in from childhood, andonwards, I poured myself into with an unhealthy"excessive/compulsive’ attitude about it. Baseball.Heavy metal music. Skateboarding. Drinking. Drugs. Ohyeah, and the video camera...

2) I didn’t first try marijuana (it was actually hashthe first time) because I randomly bumped into it. Itried it because I had made a decision to find it. Itried it again the day after that, as I recall, and, Ibelieve the next day as well. Overnight, when I hadjust turned sixteen years old, I became a"stoner/druggie." Shortly thereafter, I was taking LSDon a regular basis. It was my prerogative to try justabout any drug I could get my hands on. It is not myintention to glorify my history as a drug abuser withelaborate stories about having sex in lavatories onairplanes after snorting amphetamines off the toiletat the tender age of seventeen. I will simply say thatwhen I was interviewed about it all upon checking intothis rehab facility, it became frighteningly clear tome how lucky I am to still have any chance whatsoeverat leading a happy, fulfilling, and meaningful life. Iam so lucky, there is no doubt in my mind that I havea Higher Power that is incredibly interested in mesucceeding.

B) ATTEMPTS TO CONTROL MY ALCOHOL/DRUG USE

1) The first time I made an effort to stop drinking,because I was an alcoholic, I was eighteen years old.I recall looking up Alcoholics Anonymous, but notmaking it to any meetings, and after, perhaps (I can’tremember exactly), nineteen days of not drinking, backto back, doing the same number of vodka shots back toback. Mom forced me into a rehab facility when I wastwenty years old (she was sober at the time, I was injail, and going to rehab was my only chance to seesunlight before court). Sobriety lasted for two and ahalf months after the sun’s rays met my face, and itended as brutally as it had when I was eighteen.

2) Although I mentioned amphetamines, and can’t saythat I’ve not accepted them on numerous occasions(especially in pill form), I’ve never purchased them(correction-bought the pills once) or sought them outwhen I wasn’t aware of their immediate presence. I’venever smoked crack before (despise the fictitious rapsong I wrote about smoking crack), but, powder cocaineis an entirely different story. I have been aware ofsignificant problems that snorting powder cocaine hascaused in my life for many years now, and, on numerousoccasions, made efforts to give up the habit, withvaried success. The longest I was able to abstain wasone year and six days, the second longest was roughlysix months, and, you get the idea.

C) ABUSIVE BEHAVIOR

1) The abusive behavior that I feel will haunt me forthe rest of my life can be summed up by the words"verbal and emotional attacks on my loved ones." As I’ve expressed before for this behavior, and only this behavior, I fear punishment by my Higher Power.

2) I have done a great deal to damage my mind andbody. Like I said, I am beyond fortunate to have thischance at salvaging a happy, fulfilling, andmeaningful life. My luck will not last with continueduse of alcohol and drugs that are not prescribed to meby doctors that are aware of my addictions.

D) SPIRITUAL ISSUES

1) I believe that I was chosen by my HigherPower/Guardian Angels, and led to the spiritual pathwhich I am currently on. I try not to ask of God,rather, to work for what it is I want, and communicatewith God only in "Thank You’s." For my Higher Power Iam more grateful than I could possibly express.

2) I used to consider myself agnostic, as recently asSeptember of 2006. I now consider myself, well,"spiritual," actually, let me say, "Thankful..."

E) EFFECTS ON FAMILY, SIGNIFICANT OTHERS, FRIENDS

1) I’ve already covered the communication problems with family members and expressed that I fear punishment for such problems.

2) I’ve communicated to you all before that I , fairly recently got on both knees and proposed marriage to a girlfriend, in front of her Grandma. I also communicated that she later expressed that she completely changed her mind about getting married. Now I am in recovery and do not have a significant other. My friends are still my friends, but also understandthat my health requires that I not be around drugs and alcohol.

F) EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS

1) I do not have poor self esteem or anxiety issues.

2) While I do have guilt issues related to pastbehavior, I am too excited about my future behaviorand the prospect of becoming a healthy parent to letthem remain an obstacle.

G) WORK PROBLEMS

1) I’ve never had problems making it to work or getting paid--the nature of my work almost embraced my addictions.

2) There were jobs that I showed up to in absolutelyhorrible shape, and some of them ended prematurely dueto that fact.

H) FINANCIAL PROBLEMS

1) I have no financial problems.

2) I have no second financial example.

I) CONSEQUENCES OF BEHAVIOR

1) While under the influence of drugs and alcohol, my behavior is so impossible to predict, it is unbelievable. I don’t know where to begin, anyone who has known me for so much as a couple of months, shit,even the police offices who arrested me this month can tell you that I’ve got to be the craziest mutherfukker they’ve ever laid eyes on.

2) Really, I’m not trying to "toot my own horn," it’stime for me to "hang up my hat," to "throw in thetowel," it’s time for me to "call it quits."

J) PREOCCUPATION WITH CHEMICALS

1) I haven’t mentioned nitrous oxide, the drug I "fiend" for, by far, the most. I used to inhale thisgas by the cartridge, specifically, by the case (a case containing 600 cartridges). I would call a taxito come bring me, to pick up a case, and be searching under my mattress for cartridges while awaiting itsarrival. When it did arrive, I would bring mycartridge dispenser in the taxi and be dispensing the gas into my lungs for the entire ride home from the pick-up. When I say that I feel I was chosen by Guardian Angels, I say that quite literally. I had anumber of not-at-all-subtle experiences that indicatedto me that I had to give up the nitrous oxide, anddid, six months ago.

2) Another drug that I haven’t mentioned is ketamine.It is also a drug that I had not-at-all-subtleexperiences on. Enough said.

A GOODBYE LETTER TO MY DRUGS OF CHOICE

At this point,All you fucking things are good for is dying. I’m not ready to die. I’m ready to live. I’m ready to breathe(properly, even). I’m ready to fall in love. I’m ready to become ready to start a family. I’m ready to be happy, fulfilled and meaningful. Maybe I’ll see youfukkers if and/or when I’m ready to die.
Steve-O

Jennifer Lopez's New Twin Babies!

2008-03-21T18:01:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Lopez and husband/singer Marc Anthony premiered their newborn twins Max and Emme (pictured above with their mom La Lopez), on the cover and inside the pages of People Magazine, on newsstands today.

Flashback Video: Danity Kane "Ride For You"

2008-03-19T19:45:00.000-07:00

Danity Kane
"Ride For You"
Danity Kane
2006 Bad Boy Records

Mariah Carey "E=MC2" Album Cover

2008-03-19T11:24:00.000-07:00

This is the cover of Mariah Carey's follow up album to 2005's "The Emanicipation Of Mimi", entitled E=MC2, due out in stores in April.

Danity Kane At Exclusive Album Release Signing And Album Release Party in NYC

2008-03-19T09:09:00.000-07:00

Danity Kane (pictured above; left to right: Aundrea, Aubrey, Shannon, Dawn, D. Woods) were out in full force last night for both their album release signing for their sophomore effort "Welcome To The Dollhouse" at Best Buy in Midtown Manhattan, NYC and just a short time after, their album release party at the celebrity nightclub hotspot TenJune in Manhattan.

I bought the album and met the girls at the signing. All of the members of Danity Kane are as beautiful and charming in person as they are on the show Making The Band on MTV.

Halle Berry Gives Birth To A Baby Girl

2008-03-17T16:37:00.000-07:00

Halle Berry gave birth to a little girl yesterday. Reportedly, the birth happened at Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles, just a mile or so down from the actress' home in the Hollywood Hills.

Congrats to Halle Berry and her baby's father and long-term love interest, model Gabriel Aubry (pictured above)!

Actor Thomas Jane Arrested For DUI

2008-03-17T16:26:00.000-07:00

"The Punisher" star (and husband of actress Patricia Arquette) Thomas Jane was arrested this morning for suspicion of DUI. Jane, whose real name is Thomas Elliot, was busted in Kern County, California in his Maserati by California Highway Patrol officers on I-5 after they determined he was speeding at "an extremely high rate". The actor failed all the field sobriety tests and the breathalyzer administered by the officers. The actor also was driving on a suspended license.

The 39-year old actor (who just had a birthday on February 22) is due back in court for his arraignment, set for April 9th, 2008. Thomas Jane is married to actress Patricia Arquette, and has been since summer 2006.

Steve-O Hospitalized; Charged With Felony Drug Possession

2008-03-14T06:30:00.000-07:00

Actor and professional prankster Steve-O from the MTV Jackass series and movies was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, California after he allegedly threatened to kill himself.

Reportedly Steve-O was taken to the emergency room at Cedars-Sinai on Sunday night and later admitted into the Thalians Mental Health Center (the same place where Owen Wilson was admitted for his alleged suicide attempt). Steve was put on a 72-hour hold (5150 hold) and that hold has been extended to 14 days (similar to the events that transpired for pop star Britney Spears in late January).

A source said,
"Steve is stabilized on meds at this point. He was also treated for burns on his skin as if he had been putting cigarettes out on his own body."

Steve-O's family say he's bi-polar and currently not seeking treatment. They became afraid for his life after he was arrested earlier this month for punching holes into the wall of his apartment.

A friend is blaming relationship problems with a female, giving that as the reason why Steve-O wanted to commit suicide.

"Steve started flipping out. He told doctors he wanted to hurt himself badly. He wanted to break every bone in his body one by one", said the source.

Steve-O (real name Stephen Gilchrist Glover) has also been charged by the L.A. County District Attorney with felony possession of cocaine. The drug charge stems from the 33 year-old actor's arrest on March 3rd, 2008 for allegedly vandalizing his neighbor's property, whereupon cops found him in possession of cocaine.

New Music Video: Ashlee Simpson "Outta My Head"

2008-03-13T06:37:00.000-07:00

Ashlee Simpson
"Outta My Head (Ay, Ay, Ay)"
Bittersweet World
2008 Geffen Records

New Music Video: Britney Spears "Break The Ice"

2008-03-13T06:19:00.001-07:00

Britney Spears
"Break The Ice"
Blackout
2008 Jive Records

"Prom Night" Movie Trailer

2008-03-13T06:16:00.000-07:00

Prom Night
Rated PG-13

"Shutter" Movie Trailer

2008-03-13T06:13:00.000-07:00

"Shutter"
Starring Joshua Jackson
March 21, 2008 (U.S. Theatrical Release)
Rated PG-13

"Anna Nicole" Movie Trailer

2008-03-12T06:34:00.000-07:00

"Anna Nicole"
Starring Willa Ford

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Danity Kane "Damaged"

2008-03-12T06:25:00.000-07:00

Danity Kane

"Damaged"

Welcome To The Dollhouse

Britney Spears' Father to Receive $2,500/week for Conservatorship Duties

2008-03-10T11:14:00.000-07:00

James (Jamie) Spears, the father of pop singer Britney Spears, is reportedly receiving $2,500 per week ($10,000 per month) in order to cover expenses related to the court-appointed temporary conservatorship duties Mr. Spears has gained over his famous daughter's finances. Jamie Spears has sole control over managing his daughter's finances, as per the court, through at least July 31, 2008.

It seems like a bit much for an adult child be forced to pay their own parent (by order of the court and not by free will) that much money in order to care for their finances. Many are wondering if Britney's parents have dollar signs flashing in their eyes or if they are generally concerned for their daughter's safety and well-being. Only time will tell.

Britney's brother Bryan, has been appointed by the court to temporarily manage her estate and matters relating to her estate.

Britney's latest album Blackout is excellent; the best she has ever made, in my opinion.

Madonna To Be Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

2008-03-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

Madonna has pushed the envelope and raised the bar of standards with her music and her influence on pop culture throughout the years since she first stepped onto the music scene in the early 1980's. Now, Madonna will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this week, along with singer John Cougar Mellencamp.

Madonna will be celebrating her 50th Birthday on August 16th. There are many rumors circulating the internet that the Material Girl will be holding free concert in Central Park, NYC in honor of her milestone half-century birthday and to give back to her loyal fans who have supported her for the 25+ years that she has been making music. Neither Madonna's rep nor Madonna herself have confirmed that the concert will actually take place .

Actor Patrick Swayze Diagnosed With Cancer

2008-03-05T19:31:00.000-08:00

Actor Patrick Swayze has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and is currently undergoing treatment.

"Patrick has a very limited amount of disease and he appears to be responding well to treatment so far," Dr. George Fisher, Swayze's personal physician, said in a statement. "All of the reports stating the timeframe of his prognosis and his physical side effects are absolutely untrue."

The 55 year old actor was recently cast as a gay cheerleading instructor in Fired Up, a big-screen comedy that began shooting last month and stars in the yet to be released indie drama Powder Blue.

Swayze is best known for a string of hits in the 1980s and 1990s that included Ghost, Point Break, Road House and the career-changer, Dirty Dancing, in which he played Catskills bad boy Johnny Castle.

Actress Bai Ling Arrested; Charged With Petty Theft

2008-03-04T05:59:00.000-08:00

Actress Bai Ling (a.k.a. Ling Bai) been charged with petty theft for allegedly stealing two magazines and a pack of batteries from a gift shop at Los Angeles International Airport. The allegedly stolen items has a total combined value of $16.22 USD.

The Chinese actress was featured in the films Sky Captain And The World Of Tomorrow in 2004 and The Crow in 1994, among many others. According to IMDB.com, Bai Ling will be featured in at least 5 upcoming films in 2008 and 2009.

Her arraignment is set for Wednesday.

NEW MUSIC VIDEO: Cascada "What Hurts The Most"

2008-03-04T05:50:00.000-08:00

Cascada
"What Hurts The Most"
Perfect Day

NEW MUSIC: Paula Abdul "Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"

2008-03-04T05:31:00.000-08:00

Paula Abdul
"Dance Like There's No Tomorrow"

Amy Winehouse Cleared On Witness Tampering Charges

2008-03-04T01:43:00.001-08:00

British police are no longer investigating Amy Winehouse on suspicion of attempting to interfere with a court case involving her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil.

The 24-year-old, Grammy winning singer is no longer required to return to a police station for further questioning, her spokesman, Chris Goodman, said in a statement to the media.

"Amy is pleased to be discounted from the investigation and thanks the police for their professionalism in their dealings with her," the statement said.

Winehouse was arrested in December on suspicion of trying to pervert the course of justice.

Amy's husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, appeared in a London court Friday on charges of attacking a pub landlord and then later conspiring with him to withdraw as a witness at the trial.

Fielder-Civil plead not guilty. He is due to appear again in April.

Winehouse didn't attend court because she was traveling to Paris to perform at a Louis Vuitton party for Fashion Week, her spokesman said.

The singer won five Grammy Awards, including best record, best song and best new artist in early February.

Singer Ne-Yo Arrested For Reckless Driving In Georgia

2008-02-22T11:25:00.000-08:00

R&B singer Ne-Yo, (real name: Shaffer Smith) was arrested on February 19 while driving through Cobb County, Georgia. The singer was arrested on charges of reckless driving and not having a valid license.

Nicole Kidman Pregnant

2008-02-22T11:08:00.000-08:00

Nicole Kidman is expecting her first biological child with husband Keith Urban. The actress already has two adopted children, Connor and Isabella, from her previous marriage to Tom Cruise. Congrats!

Gwen Stefani Pregnant With Second Child With Husband Gavin Rossdale

2008-02-22T11:00:00.000-08:00

As if the whole world didn't know yet: Gwen Stefani is pregnant with her and husband Gavin Rossdale's second child. The couple currently have one son, Kingston. Congrats!

Aaron Carter Arrested For Drug Possession In Texas

2008-02-22T10:49:00.000-08:00

Aaron Carter was arrested in Texas yesterday after he was pulled over for speeding and police discovered approximately 2 ounces of marijuana in his vehicle. Aaron was speeding along I-10 in Kimble County, Texas when he was pulled over and the cops found the narcotics when they decided to search his car.

20-year-old Aaron is still in police custody awaiting arraignment in a Texas jail.

Aaron Carter is the younger brother of Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter and the entire family was featured on the short lived E! cable network reality show House Of Carters.

Jennifer Lopez Gives Birth To Twins; Marc Anthony and J. Lo Proud Parents of Baby Boy and Girl

2008-02-22T10:24:00.000-08:00

It's official as of Feb.22 at 12:12 am Jennifer gave birth to her first child a baby girl weighing 5 lbs. 7 oz, and then the boy was born 11 minutes later at 12:23am, weighing 6 lbs.The twins where born at North Shore Univeristy Hospital on Long Island, New York. Both children are yet to be named.

A statement from La Lopez's manager, Simon Fields reads:

"Jennifer and Marc are delighted, thrilled and over the moon."

The twins are Jennifer Lopez's first and second children, while Marc Anthony has 2 children from his previous marriage to Dayanara Torres and 1 daughter (Arianna) from a former NYPD officer. The arrival of the twins makes Marc a father for the fourth and fifth time.

Heath Ledger Remembered At Private Memorial Service In L.A.

2008-01-28T12:23:00.000-08:00

Heath Ledger was remembered Saturday at a private memorial service in Los Angeles attended by his family and close friends.

The actor's body left New York City on Friday to begin the long journey back to Australia (via Los Angeles), where he is expected to be laid to rest in his hometown of Perth in the coming days.

His parents and sister Kate were waiting in Los Angeles to meet the body and attend the private memorial in Beverly Hills, along with his ex-fiancée, actress Michelle Williams, and two-year-old daughter Matilda.

Ledger's ex-girlfriend, actress Naomi Watts, who reportedly passed out in the supermarket upon hearing the news of Ledger's passing, was also among the mourners spotted in attendance at the service, according to reports.

Lindsay Lohan was not reported to have attended any services for the late actor, who she once was reported to be casually dating. It is reported that Lohan was seen crying hysterically in public while walking through the streets upon hearing of Ledger's death.

Mary-Kate Olsen's Statement On Heath Ledger's Death

2008-01-28T12:11:00.000-08:00

Mary-Kate Olsen finally came forward to share her thoughts on the late actor.

"Heath was a friend," Olsen said in a statement Friday. "His death is a tragic loss. My thoughts are with his family during this very difficult time."

Olsen's name has been tied to the mystery of the untimely death of the 28 year old actor, after the New York Police Department reported she likely found out about Ledger's death before 911 was called.

Despite the reported four phone calls made to Olsen before 911 was called, an NYPD spokesperson shot down reports that Fifth Precinct officers and detectives were looking to interview the twin about her connection to the death of Ledger, telling the media that investigators have not and do not plan to question Mary-Kate.

Masny media outlets claimed earlier Friday the police were interested in talking to Olsen after learning the masseuse who discovered Ledger's body made a total of four phone calls to the Weeds star after being unable to rouse the Brokeback Mountain actor. The masseuse placed three of the calls to Olsen before ever dialing 911.

According to officials, 40-year-old massage therapist Diana Wolozin found Ledger unconscious in the SoHo apartment, where he had spent the past five months. Woolzin found his cell phone and began scrolling through his speed dial contacts.

Olsen and Ledger, who initially met in 2006, had casually been dating in the months leading up to the 28-year-old's death.

Wolozin managed to reach Olsen, who was in Los Angeles after returning from a brief stint at the Sundance Film Festival.

Reports have stated Ledger was already dead by the time Wolozin found the body.

Officials are awaiting the results of toxicology and tissue tests in order to determine both a cause and manner of death for the actor. The results are expected back over the next few weeks.

Wolozin, meanwhile, could be facing some serious charges. The New York State Department of Education confirms that she is not a licensed masseuse, which under state law is a health profession. A department spokesperson says the NYPD has been notified. Wolozin could potentially be hit with a felony; however, neither the police or district attorney has yet moved to file charges.

Details Regarding The Tragic And Untimely Death Of Actor Heath Ledger

2008-01-24T10:28:00.000-08:00

More details have surfaced since first reporting the tragic death of Australian-born Hollywood superstar actor Heath Ledger. As reported previously, Ledger was found dead in his fourth-floor apartment at 421 Broome Street in the SoHo neighborhood of New York City.

According to police, housekeeper Teresa Solomon had arrived at approximately 12:30 p.m. EST to do household chores, entered the bedroom at about 1 p.m. to change a light bulb in the adjacent bathroom, and found Ledger face down on the bed, with a sheet pulled to his shoulders, and snoring. Masseuse Diana Wolozin arrived at approximately 2:45 p.m. to give Ledger a massage, and when he did not emerge by 3 p.m., called his cell phone and received no answer. Wolozin entered the bedroom, began to set up the massage table, and tried to awaken the unresponsive Ledger. Wolozin called actress Mary-Kate Olsen, a close friend of Ledger's whose number was programmed in Ledger's cell phone. Mary-Kate Olsen replied she would have members of her security firm go to the apartment. After again attempting to awaken Ledger, Wolozin called Olsen again, and at 3:26 p.m. called 9-1-1 Medical workers moved Ledger to the floor, used a defibrillator and CPR, and pronounced Ledger dead at 3:36 p.m.

Police said they found prescription medication in the bathroom and that there were "no obvious signs" of suicide, nor did they suspect foul play.
As also reported yesterday, an initial autopsy on January 23 proved inconclusive at determining Ledger's cause of death. The New York City medical examiner's office stated it will take about 10 days to complete the investigation, which will include a toxicology report.

Yesterday Ledger's parents and sister appeared outside his mother's home and read a short statement to the media:

We, Heath's family, confirm the very tragic, untimely and accidental passing of our dearly loved son, brother and doting father of Matilda, who was found in a peaceful sleep in his New York apartment by his housekeeper at 3:30pm (New York Time). We would like to thank our friends and everyone around the world for their kind wishes at this time. Heath has touched so many people on so many different levels during his short life, but few had the pleasure to truly know him. He was a down-to-earth, generous, kind-hearted, life-loving and unselfish individual who was an extreme inspiration to many. Please now respect our family's need to grieve and come to terms with our loss privately

In reaction to his death, actress Michelle Williams (Dawson's Creek, Halloween H20, Brokeback Mountain) who was Ledger's former fiancee and mother of his daughter, was reported as saying that she was "devastated" at the loss and had boarded a plane from Trollhättan, Sweden where she was filming a movie, back to her Brooklyn apartment she once shared with Ledger in New York City with their daughter, Matilda. Michelle Williams is reported to be "in her own world" right now.

Ledger's ex-girlfriend, Naomi Watts, has cancelled all her media appearances. The Australian actress was at Sundance to promote a new film.

Production on Heath's most recent film, the Terri Gilliam-directed The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, has been shut down.

Warner Bros., who are releasing the next Batman movie with Ledger as the Joker, says,

"The studio is stunned and devastated by this tragic news. The entertainment community has lost an enormous talent. Heath was a brilliant actor and an exceptional person. Our hearts go out to his family and friends."

Model Helena Christensen (known famously for her apperance in the 1990's music video for Chris Issak's hit song "Wicked Game") has revealed to Women's Wear Daily:

"I was on my way over to pay him a visit when I found out," she says. "I had just left him a message and heard his voice on the machine. He was such a special and genuine person, so extraordinarily talented because he was so raw and honest with his feelings. He was so full of life, so electric."

Heath Ledger was 28 years old.

Actor Heath Ledger Found Dead In His NYC Apartment

2008-01-23T18:13:00.000-08:00

Actor Heath Ledger, best known for his Oscar nominated performance in the 2005 film "Brokeback Mountain", was found dead in his downtown NYC apartment in the SoHo section of Manhattan on Broome Street yesterday afternoon at about 2:45pm. Ledger's naked body was found face down in his apartment by a masseuse.

Speculation suggests that the prescription drugs Xanax, Valium and Ambien were all found at the scene, prescribed in the late actor's name. It has also been speculated that a rolled up 20 dollar bill was also found at the late actor's bedside, but no illegal drugs were found in the residence.

Today's preliminary autopsy report on the late actor was found to be inconclusive.

Heath Ledger
1979-2008

NEW VIDEO: Gwen Stefani "Early Winter"

2008-01-14T12:12:00.000-08:00

Gwen Stefani
"Early Winter"
The Sweet Escape