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Celebrities Tweet Their Emotional Goodbyes To Corey Haim

2010-03-10T13:41:00.000-08:00

From eonline.com-- the stars are sharing their sadness and shock over the passing of actor Corey Haim, who died early Wednesday morning.

Alyssa Milano: "Just woke up to the sad, sad news that Corey Haim passed away. RIP sweet boy."
• Ralph Macchio: "Always so sad and disturbing when the addiction and demons prevail. RIP Corey Haim."
• Melissa Joan Hart: "No way! I just him last week at a Lupus event!"
• Christina Applegate: "My thoughts go out to Corey's family and friends today. So sad."
• Soleil Moon Frye: "RIP Corey Haim. Nobody made listening to 80's music back in the day look so good…Save a dance for me up there."
• Scott Baio: "Young ppl esp. young Actors plz STOP TAKING RX DRUGS. (actors because they have ppl that look up to them)Gone 2 soon. Be at peace Corey Haim. Prayers going out to Corey Haim's Mother, his close friends & family."
• Kevin Smith: "Lost Boy goes home: Corey Haim, dead at 38. G'bye, LUCAS. You have given hope to the weird & unlikely."
• Ashton Kutcher: "Rip Corey Haim 'Childhood hero.'"
• Tamera Mowry: "RIP Cory Haim…you were my first crush!"
• Hoda Kotb: "So sad about corey haim…"
• Karina Smirnoff: "What is happening with Hollywood? Corey Haim found dead from overdose. Another talent lost to drugs."
• Khloé Kardashian Odom: "Is this true? No way. So sad! God bless!"
• Lisa Ling: "Goodbye Lucus. RIP Corey Haim."
• Adrianne Curry: "Corey Haim died. That is what happens when u can't grow up&kick the habit.sadly, most who start, dont stop. A waste of beautiful life. :("
• Uncle Kracker: "My heart goes out to Corey Haim's family this morning. RIP homeboy."
• Adrienne Bailon: "Wow…One of my favorite movies growing up was 'License to drive.' How many people have to die for us to see that drugs KILL? #RIPCoreyHaim."
• Marlee Matlin: "Another actor dies because of drug addiction. In this case RIP Corey Haim."
• Melissa Gilbert: "Corey Corey Corey. You will be missed. May those who love you find peace knowing that there is no more torture for you…no more pain. My heart aches for your mother. Fly well, dear talented boy."
• Holly Marie Combs: "This business can be rough on kids. RIP sweet boy Corey Haim."
• Nick Zano: "Corey Haim. This is a dangerous industry it plays w ur head & sadly he lost, u have 2 b happy w u & that goes w any profession. U define u."

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Marie Osmond "Singing To Survive" Loss of Son

2010-03-10T13:31:00.000-08:00

Marie Osmond and brother Donny returned to the Las Vegas stage Tuesday night.

In an emotional night for the pair, Marie included frequent mentions of her late son Michael Bryan, whom she referred to throughout the 90-minute show as "my angel."

Donny Osmond showed composure with strength and admiration for his sister, whom he told the audience, "I just think that we need to give a big round of applause to my sister for even coming onstage tonight." The sold-out crowd at the Flamingo Las Vegas welcomed the Osmonds with several standing ovations.

Marie told the audience, "God bless you all. The way the Osmonds survive is we keep singing and that's what we want to do tonight. I know my son would want that and this show is for him." "Little did I know I would be relying on my faith, especially as much as I did this past week," she said, before dedicating a song to him.

After singing their final song together, "It Takes Two," the duo went out with their traditional sign-off, though Marie was unable to make it through the last line without tearing up: "May God keep you in his tender care 'til he brings us together again."

source: www.eonline.com

Charlie Sheen Going Back To Two and a Half Men

2010-03-10T13:20:00.000-08:00

Rehab is done for Charlie Sheen, and the Two and a Half Men star will return to taping his show next week.

Production will resume next week on Two and a Half Men after it shut down for three weeks to accommodate Sheen, who checked himself into rehab.

"He will be on set on Tuesday," Sheen's publicist Stan Rosenfield tells E! News. But before he gets back to work, Sheen will be making an appearance in an Aspen courtroom on Monday for arraignment on charges stemming from his Christmas Day fight with wife Brooke Mueller

The show has been on hiatus since Sheen, 44, began his treatment on Feb. 23 for what Rosenfield described as a "preventative measure."

Mueller, who also spent some time in a private rehab after the incident, has since returned home to care for the couple's twin boys.

The Loss of Teen Star, Corey Haim

2010-03-10T13:10:00.000-08:00

Sad news in Hollywood today-- former teen star Corey Haim passed away this morning. Haim, just 38, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his mother's Burbank apartment.

An autopsy will likely be performed Thursday, according to Lt. Cheryl MacWillie of the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Haim Haim starred in several teen films in th e'80s, including The Lost Boys, Lucas and License to Drive. Most notably, he collaborated numerous times with Corey Feldman, and the pair were dubbed "The Two Coreys." They starred in an A&E reality show with that name from 2007 to 2008.

Celebrity Moms: A Girl's Day Out For Elin Nordegren and Daughter Sam

2010-03-09T15:59:00.000-08:00

If ever two girls deserved a day of pampering, I'd have to say Tiger Wood's wife, Elin and their 2 1/2 year old daughter, Sam do!

The mother-daughter duo enjoyed manicures and pedicures at a spa near their Windermere, Fla., home on Tuesday.

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And The New Dancing With The Stars Co- Host is.....Brooke Burke!

2010-03-09T10:19:00.000-08:00

Brooke Burke is the new host of Dancing With The Stars. Not a surprise for most that knew she was in the running. Pardon the expression, but don't you think Brooke was pretty much of a 'shoe-in' as a replacement for Samantha Harris?

"She cleans up nice and she’ll be able to talk to the couples backstage with the perspective of having been through it, herself," Dancing with the Stars co-host Tom Bergeron said today on Good Morning America. "I think it's going to be a great show this year."

"Cleans up nice" Really, Tom? Is that the best you can do?

Anyhoo -it seems like it was a battle for the microphone between hopeful contenders such as Melissa Rycroft , Vanessa Minillo and former Spice Girl Mel B. Not sure what gave Burke the edge, but I am sure there are some disappointed ladies today.

Burke, the mother of four, also has built her own business on parenting issues, with an online baby products store (baboosh.com) and job as the “mommy correspondent” on the syndicated show “The Doctors.” She has more than 1.7 million followers on Twitter .

If you have not yet heard which celebrities will be on this season's Dancing with Stars. here you go-

Buzz Aldrin,
Pamela Anderson,
Erin Andrews,
Shannen Doherty,
Kate Gosselin,
Evan Lysacek,
Niecy Nash,
Chad Ochocinco,
Jake Pavelka,
Nicole Scherzinger
Aiden Turner

Hmm....An ABC soap star, A Bachelor that chose the woman most prayed he wouldn't, the infamous hair-extending then cutting newly divorced Kate Goesslin (think she'll be in charge, or her partner? My bet is Kate will lead), an ex-90210 star ..... should be quite a ratings coup, I'm thinking.

Not to mention fans of Karina Smirnoff tuning in just to see if there is any mention of the pro dancer and why, really, she is not returning to the line-up this season. Just Saying. And we won't even mention the following Erin has. But I have a feeling more men may be watching this season than most.

Any favorites? Will you tune in to watch Kate dance ? Or to see if Vienna is wearing an engagement ring and a smug smile as she jeers on her no-longer-a bachelor man. Or should I say, fiance?

The new season of Dancing With The Stars will premiere Monday March 22nd, when all the couples will strut their stuff on the dance floor. There will be no eliminations the first week though. The stars and their partners get to just dance their booties off without the stress of being the first to leave the dance floor.

The real competition will get started the following week, March 29th with another two hour show. The couple with the lowest combined judges' scores and public votes for both performances will be sent home on the Results Show the next night, Tuesday, at 8 pm.

Let the Dancing begin! Congrats Brooke!

Photo: AP – FILE

Another Favorite Oscar Moment Tonight

2010-03-07T22:08:00.000-08:00

"Well, the time has come."

Barbara Streisand presenting Best Director Academy Award to the first woman ever to win Best Director, Kathryn Bigelow for her work on The Hurt Locker ( which so happened to win Best Picture tonight as well. Sorry Avatar.)

(Photo: Kathryn Bigelow, AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Loved that simple powerful line.

Nothing Like a Mother's Love for Sandra Bullock

2010-03-07T21:56:00.000-08:00

Hooray for Sandra Bullock, and moms everywhere. No dissing the other Academy Awards nominees for Best Actress here-I admire them all-but I admit my heart was rooting for Sandra this time around!

There is something undeniably warm, fuzzy and feel good about The Blind Side---something that most mothers must feel. And there was little doubt that the acceptance speech Sandra Bullock gave tonight was mingled with love, respect and made more than just us moms tear up. Amazing. Amazing actress. Amazing woman.

And for the record, I am thinking one of my favorite moments tonight was when, as Bullock tearfully thanked her mother "Helga B" – Helga D. Meyer, a German opera singer and voice teacher who died in 2000, shared with us a nugget of her mom's wise guidance--not letting her daughters ride in cars with boys until they were 18.

Gotta love it! I will be replaying that for my daughter. No doubt.

Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

Celebrity Mom: Halle Berry

2010-03-06T18:18:00.000-08:00

Halle Berry spent a mommy and me day with her beautiful little girl, Nahla, on Friday.

Nominations For Sunday Night's Oscars

2010-03-06T18:01:00.000-08:00

Just a round-up of of the major Oscar nominations for Sunday's Academy Awards (in case you want a refresher)-

BEST PICTURE
Nominees: Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, The Hurt Locker, Up, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, A Serious Man, Inglourious Basterds, Up in the Air

BEST ACTRESS
Nominees: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side), Helen Mirren (The Last Station), Carey Mulligan (An Education) Gabourey Sidibe (Precious), Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

BEST ACTOR
Nominees: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart), George Clooney (Up in the Air), Colin Firth (A Single Man) Morgan Freeman (Invictus), Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Nominees: Penélope Cruz (Nine), Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Crazy Heart) Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air), Mo'nique (Precious)

BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Nominees: Matt Damon (Invictus), Woody Harrelson (The Messenger), Christopher Plummer (The Last Station) Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Nominees: Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Up, The Princess and the Frog, The Secret of Kells

BEST DIRECTOR
Nominees: James Cameron (Avatar), Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds), Lee Daniels (Precious), Jason Reitman (Up in the Air)

Celebrity Baby News: Jenna Elfman 's New Baby Boy

2010-03-06T17:52:00.000-08:00

Actress Jenna Elfman has a new man in her life: Elfman delivered a baby boy, Easton Quinn Monroe Elfman, at 7:53 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 2nd in Los Angeles.

“He’s an impressive sleeper (thank god!) & I’m his biggest fan,” Tweeted Elfman herself on Friday

Easton is the second child and the second son for the Accidentally on Purpose star and her husband, Bodhi Elfman. The couple have a, 2 ½. year old little boy, Story Elias.

Bodhi also Tweeted the birth announcement Friday-

“Shazaam! Easton Quinn Monroe Elfman. Born March 2 @ 7:53AM. Triple Word Score, Grand Slam, Royal Flush! Digging this guy big time."

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Celebrity Baby News: Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart's Baby Girl

2010-03-04T23:21:00.000-08:00

Eric Dane and wife, Rebecca Gayheart welcomed their new baby girl Wednesday in Los Angeles, The couple's rep, Nanci Ryder reports that “Mother, father and daughter are doing great!”

The baby's name? No word yet. Apparently the Grey's Anatomy star and his wife were waiting to meet their baby daughter before settling on a name.

It's a First For Oscar Nominee Anna Kendrick

2010-03-04T15:56:00.001-08:00

Best supporting actress nominee, Anna Kendrick, was looking happy and gorgeous at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel yesterday. The Up In the Air and Twilight Oscar nominee was all smiles while she posed with fans throughout the evening and admitted just how flattered she was just to be nominated.

Kendrick spoke with E online, sharing her plans to avoid 'freaking out,' and if she'll be asking for advice from Oscar-pro and "Up in the Air" co-star, George Clooney.

You can read what the Best Supporting Actress nominee had to say here.

Jillian, Ed's Wedding Gift For Jason and Molly

2010-03-04T15:24:00.001-08:00

So what do you think one engaged "bachelor-franchise" couple gave to a recently married "bachelor-franchise" couple?

A wicker laundry basket, you say?

Correct!

Bachelorette Jillian Harris and her fiancé Ed Swiderski checked out the wedding registry of Bachelor's Jason and his new wife, Molly, and when Jillian saw a wicker laundry basket on the list, she knew that was the wedding gift to buy. And no, not because it was cheap. Jillian's gift choice had a sentimental reason behind it:

"Over the holidays we were talking about wedding gifts and my mom and dad received a wicker laundry basket from her sister and brother-in-law for their wedding 30 years ago,” Harris explains. “They still have it and they use it every day. So I thought if anything is going to last, and if they are going to be thinking of us every time Jason does laundry, I might as well buy them a laundry basket. On the card I made a joke and said, ‘Every time you do laundry you’ll be thinking of us."

source: People.com

Winner of $10 Amazon Gift Card!

2010-02-28T22:04:00.000-08:00

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Kirstie Alley Promotes New Weight Loss Program

2010-02-28T16:34:00.000-08:00

I have always felt a 'kinship' of sorts with actress Kirstie Alley. When Kirstie lost all that weight using Jenny Craig I applauded her. And when the actress gained back the weight, and made tabloid covers with rude remarks attached, I felt so sorry for her. So I read with interest and a smile, the article about Kirstie on People.com. In it, Kirstie explains how she started her new weight loss program, and lost twenty pounds on it since January!

Alley says that over the past few years "my two biggest hurdles in weight loss and maintenance are cravings and too big of an appetite." I can so relate. Especially with the cravings part!

Her ambition was to create a weight-loss system that doesn't include "meals that I can keep in my closet," she says, and "also one that would actually improve mine and my kids health along with shrinking my awesomely ample bottom."

And after two years in the making, Alley has successfully launched OrganicLiaison, the country's first USDA-approved organic weight-loss program that specifically targets those two problem areas.

According to a company press release, Organic Liaison offers clients all-natural supplements that curb cravings and a sleep aide with vitamins and an essential amino acid that helps reduce the urge to snack on carbohydrates and also alleviates muscle pains.

Kirstie has a new reality TV show, Kirstie Alley's Big Life, which debuts March 21 at 10 p.m. on A&E. On it, Kirstie will share with viewers her mission to lose weight and get healthier.

picture credit: By Michelle Tan

Avatar Continues It's Mighty Run: Sets New Record

2010-02-28T12:34:00.000-08:00

If you haven't seen Avatar yet, you may want to. James Cameron's epic film is still reigning ferocious at the box office, and reportedly has made another $14 million, per estimates. Avatar has now became the first film to gross $700 million-plus domestically.

picture credit: Warner Bros, Twentieth Century Fox

Celebrity Baby News: Army Wives Katherine Bell Expecting Baby #2

2010-02-28T12:29:00.000-08:00

Catherine Bell is expecting baby #2, and it is a boy! Bell, one of the stars of the TV show, "Army Wives," is a mom already to 1 1/2 year old daughter, Gemma. The actress and her husband, Adam Beason, are expecting their new arrival in late summer.

“I’m so excited to be having a baby boy,” says Catherine, who has a 6 ½-year-old daughter, Gemma. “She has been asking for a sibling for a long time. I’ll be sure to remind her of that when it’s time to change his diapers.”

The actress wed Adam, 40, a screenwriter she met on the set of the 1992 film Death Becomes Her, in 1994. Army Wives will return to Lifetime in April.

picture credit: Paul Morigi/WireImage

Jason and Molly Tie The Knot

2010-02-27T17:24:00.000-08:00

We have the second official Bachelor Franchise Wedding. Yep, Jason and Molly officially wed Saturday with about 300 guests in attendance.

Among the guests who ~~were paid~~ showed up for the big event: Bachelor alumni Jillian Harris, her fiance, Ed Swiderski, Trista and Ryan Sutter (the first couple from the ABC franchise to ever wed), DeAnna Pappas, Jesse Csinsak and Kiptyn Locke. And of course, the infamous host, interragator, and all around nice guy always searching for ratings and money, Chris Harrison. Oh, yes, and Chris's wife.

If you are bummed out because you did not get an invite to Jason and Molly's wedding today in Palos Verdes, cheer up; ABC will be televising the whole wedding thing on their March 8 ABC special, The Bachelor: Jason and Molly’s Wedding.

Go ahead. Mark your calendars now. I'll wait.

Nicole Richie Tweets About Sparrow, Paris, and The Love of Her Life

2010-02-27T16:56:00.000-08:00

A beautiful picture of Nicole Richie her sweet baby boy, Sparrow James Midnight, 5 1/2 months. Nicole looks stylishly stunning as she shares a smooching session with Sparrow in Paris.

Nicole Tweeted she is in "The City of Lights" with my true love" and she posted this awesome picture. Nicole is in Paris this week promoting her new clothing line, Winter Kate.

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Karina Smirnoff Cut From Dancing With The Stars

2010-02-27T16:44:00.000-08:00

Karina Smirnoff is probably one of the most recognized names to come out of ABC's hit show, Dancing With the Stars. But we will not be seeing Karina when the new season of DWTS begins it's tenth season. The show will start it's upcoming season with just 11 celebs instead of 16 like they had the last time around.So not all the pro-dancers will have a place on the dance floor this time around.

Smirnoff has met the same fate as fellow dancers, Lacey Schwimmer and Jonathon Roberts, and has been cut from the dancing competition. But it is speculated that though Karina will not be kicking up her heels with a celebrity dance partner, she will be behind the scenes at DWTS helping with the choreography.

The new celebrity lineup will be announced on Monday during the Bachelor finale with their partners revealed the following morning.

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picture credit: Hydrocut

Marie Osmond's Tragic Loss

2010-02-27T13:39:00.000-08:00

The 18 year old son of Marie Osmond committed suicide Friday evening. Horrible tragic news and our hearts go out to Marie Osmond and the Osmond family.

Michael Blosil, one of eight children Osmond has raised with ex-husband Brian Blosil. apparently leapt to his death around 9 p.m. Friday in Los Angeles, reports Entertainment Tonight, which quotes Marie's brother, Donny Osmond, as saying, "Please pray for my sister and her family."

Marie Osmond released a statement Saturday. It says, “My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

Michael left a note explaining he intended to end his life after a lengthy battle with severe depression that left him, he said, feeling as if he had no friends and could never fit in, according to ET.

Michael entered a rehab facility when he was 16, for reasons that were never shared publicly. And by 2009, Marie told PEOPLE that Michael seemed to be turning his life around. He was finishing up his last year of high school while living with his mom in Las Vegas, where she and Donny headline a show.

"I couldn't be more proud of him," Marie said at the time. "He's got a 3.9 GPA in high school. He's looking at scholarships to some wonderful colleges."

A rep for Donny and Marie Osmond confirmed to PEOPLE that the show at the Flamingo Hotel was canceled Saturday night. It is being determined how long the hiatus will remain in effect.

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picture credit: Joe Major/ WENN

Celebrity Flashback: TV Child Stars All Grown Up

2010-02-27T13:35:00.000-08:00

Can you guess the one-time child celebrities, now all grown up?

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Keshia Knight Pulliam and Raven Symon! The Cosby Show's Rudy and Olivia are now 30 and 24, and attended the NAACP Image Awards Friday night.

Brooke Mueller Leaves Rehab, returns Home

2010-02-27T13:30:00.000-08:00

Charlie Sheen's wife, Brooke Mueller, has apparently been given the 'ok' to leave the private LA rehab she was at, and return to her home with a team of rehab experts with her. This according to Mueller's lawyer, who spoke with PEOPLE exclusively.

"Brooke's recovery efforts have been superb," says attorney Yale Galanter. "She has been able to interact with her twin sons Bob and Max which has been instrumental in her recovery and ability to take the rehab team home with her. She is thrilled to be back in her own house."

Muller and husband Charlie Sheen have been dealing with domestic problems , which intensified Christmas day, when the couple got into a fight that resulted in the Two and a Half Men star's arrest on domestic violence charges.

Sheen, 44, entered rehab in Los Angeles last week, according to his rep.

Besides the rehab experts, Mueller has the children's regular nanny and a housekeeper also living in her home helping her. Sheen's parents, Martin and Janet Sheen, have been said to be helping in taking care of 11-month-old Bob and Max, and Mueller's parents, Moira and Jon Fiore, will be flying in from Palm Beach to help this week.

"Brooke did much better in rehab under a confidential setting," Galanter tells PEOPLE. "Her interaction with the children has been great and her overall recovery is very good. Being with the kids has been amazing for her. And now that they are in their own home, Brooke intends to be the best mother possible."

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picture credit: Vince Flores/Celebrity Photo

Celebrity Baby News: Grandpa Jim Carrey

2010-02-26T19:04:00.000-08:00

Aw...actor Jim Carrey has a brand new role: Grandfather! Carrey's daughter Jane and husband Alex Santana welcomed their first child, son Jackson Riley Santana, at 12:28 a.m. Friday in Los Angeles.

Baby Alex weighed in at at 7 lbs., 11 oz, and measured 20 inches long.