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Mischa Barton Under Involuntary Psychiatric Hold

noreply@blogger.com (Emily) — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 02:39:00 +0000

Former "O.C" star Mischa Barton was escorted from her home by police officers on Wednesday for undisclosed medical reasons, causing her to miss the premiere of her new movie Homecoming. The police have since transferred her to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she is now being held under involuntary psychiatric hold. Sound familiar? It should, because the same thing happened to Britney Spears not long ago.

There's only speculation as of right now, but Barton has a less-than-perfect past, and is no stranger to medical issues and trouble with the law. She was hospitalized in May 2007 for suspected drug-related reasons, and later did a stint in rehab after being charged with marijuana possession and driving without a license.

NBA Star Dumps Fiance Night Before Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Alexa) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:34:00 +0000

We all have learned the rules for breaking up with someone, so who forgot to tell NBA star Richard Jefferson that you don't dump your fiance through an e-mail?

A couple days before Jefferson's $2 million dollar wedding to Kesa Ni'Cole Nichols, Jefferson sent her an e-mail stating that the wedding was off! Richard explained his actions as, "There was a lot of stress and tension in the relationship. We've been through a lot — but we just couldn't continue."

We all feel sorry for the bride left at the alter, but should we. The word is that the NBA star will be giving Kesha a "six-figure" pay-out due to the cancellation. Since when do you get cash for being stood up? Jefferson stated, "I'm not trying to buy her off. She has a lump sum to help her move on." Apparently gay rumors have swarmed about Jefferson for years, so maybe this was all a show.

Jon Gosselin's New Girlfriend Has a Wild Side

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 19:02:00 +0000

There have been rumors flying lately that reality television star Jon Gosselin and his new girlfriend, Hailey Glassman, are engaged. Jon of course denies these rumors, but can we really believe him?

Hailey seems to be quite the party animal and has even had several run ins with the police. In 2005 she was busted for possession of marijuana Her Facebook was filled with photos of her smoking, drinking and often wearing skimpy outfits. A woman has also come forward claiming that she was Hailey's lesbian lover for three years. She does not sound like the motherly type, so hopefully she will not spend too much time with Jon's 8 kids.

Jon and Hailey recently vacationed together in the French Riviera. Jon and Kate officially filed for divorce on June 22, but Hailey has been listed as "in a relationship" on Facebook since May.

These two surley know how to create a scandal, so unfortunately we will not stop hearing about them anytime soon.

Ivanka Trump Engaged!

noreply@blogger.com (Alexa) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:55:00 +0000

Wedding bells continue to ring, this time for an heiress. Ivanka Trump is engaged to Jared Kushner, according to Us Weekly. Ivanka wrote on her Twitter, "I got engaged last night...truly the happiest day of my life!!!" "I'm very happy about it. They make a magnificent couple," Donald Trump said. Their love is so deep that Ivanka converted to Judaism for Kushner. Kusher is one of the publishers of the New York Observer.

Accident at Madonna Concert Leaves One Dead

noreply@blogger.com (Emily) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:36:00 +0000

This morning, a crane collapsed on workers while they were installing a stage for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour. One person is dead, and six more are injured. The accident took place at Velodrome Stadium in Marseille, France, and has caused the show (which was to take place on Sunday) to be cancelled. Madonna issued this statement:

"I am devastated to have just received this tragic news. My prayers go out to those who were injured and their families along with my deepest sympathy to all those affected by this heartbreaking news."

PCM Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

noreply@blogger.com (Alexa) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 16:35:00 +0000

As the sixth installment of the Harry Potter series rolled out in theaters it could not help but to make a bang at the box offices everywhere. In the film's midnight showing, it racked in $22.2 million knocking The Dark Knight out of the top spot, and with good reason.

This chapter in the series takes a different tone compared to the other films. This year, the Hogwarts students are embracing adolescence, with a movie full of love, angst, and longing. We get to see a whole new side to the characters. Also, all this romance leads to the most comedic moments yet to be in a Harry film. If it's the action sequences you are looking forward to, you might not want to get over excited. This installment definitely cut back on the action and put the social surrounding of the main characters first.

Though the film is excellent, as a fan of the Harry Potter books, I was a bit disappointed in the lack of the acknowledgment of two aspects of this book. One, the real, in-depth look into Voldemort's past and the path he took to becoming the Dark Lord. The second would be the real mental assurance that Harry and Ginny are meant to be and will be forever. Considering it was 2 hr. 45 mins., I know they squeezed in all they could in the alotted time. I do appreciate the light-heartedness the movie presented in this film as Harry heads to his destiny and the final showdown with Voldemort begins. The next two films are sure to be the best yet.

Emmy Nominees Announced

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 14:39:00 +0000

The 2009 Emmy nominees have been announced and the group has expanded from last year. Each series and acting category was made bigger this year allowing for some surprising contenders.

Family Guy has been nominated for best comedy series. This is the first time an animated series has been nominated since The Flintstones 1961. Family Guy will be competing against six other programs for the win. The other shows competing in this category are Entourage, Flight of the Conchords, How I Met Your Mother, The Office, 30 Rock and Weeds.

30 Rock, last year's top comedy series, has largest number of nominations with an astounding 22 nominations. Last years top drama series has the most nominations in its field as well with 16 nominations. The top TV movie nominees include Grey Gardens with 17 nominations and Into The Storm with with 14.

A new category has been added this year to honor comedy, musical and variety series. Nominees in this category are The Colbert Report, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, Late Show with David Letterman, Real Time with Bill Maher and Saturday Night Live.

Some shows that surprisingly did not make the nomination list include True Blood, Desperate Housewives and Jon & Kate Plus 8.

The Emmys will air live on CBS on Sept. 20, from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles with Neil Patrick Harris as the host.

Michael Jackson's 1984 Pepsi Commercial

noreply@blogger.com (Kristyn) — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 05:34:00 +0000

We all remember the infamous Pepsi commercial shoot where Michael Jackson's hair famously caught on fire. Well, there was never a video of the incident released until now! Us Weekly has obtained the video footage of the accident..check it out below:

It is also claimed that after this incident Jackson began to become addicted to pain medications.

Miley Cyrus to Star in New Fairy Tale

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 19:22:00 +0000

Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus will be staring in a new Disney fairy tale. The company has gotten the rights to Aprilynne Pike's young adult novel Wings and is developing the film especially for Miley.

She will play Laurel, a 15-year-old growing up in a sheltered home in a small town. She struggles to adjust to high school life when she attends a large school after being home schooled all her life. Laurel discovers she is not like the other kids when she grows a pair of wings and learns that she is a fairy.

Miley's mother Tish Cyrus will executive produce along with Temple Hill, the same company that produced Twilight. The novel Wings is the first of a planned four book series.

Currently, Miley is shooting the film The Last Song which is an adaptation of the Nicholas Sparks novel. Sparks co-wrote the script as a vehicle for the young actress.

Kim Cattrall is Back on the Market

noreply@blogger.com (Emily) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 18:30:00 +0000

Sex and the City star Kim Cattrall has ended her 5-year relationship with chef Alan Wyse. Wyse is 20 years younger than the star, so it's not surprising that the split came about when they realized that they were at different points in their lives. The breakup was an amicable one, but also eerily mirrors Cattral's role as Samantha Jones, who in last year's Sex and the City movie dumped her younger boyfriend as well.

Dave Chappelle Returns

pcm@hindsley.us (Lars Hindsley) — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:27:00 +0000

It's been a few years since Dave Chappelle abruptly left the stage (literally) and left his blindingly popular Chappelle Show to do some soul searching.

David apparently planned on doing a short monologue at Portland Oregon's Pioneer Square July 14th but due to the beauty of Twitter, the buzz drew too large a crowd. Dave apologetically called his stage performance short and left the crowd wishing they had more. Below is a poor quality video on YouTube capturing the event.

Emma Watson Joins Up With Marilyn Manson

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 18:39:00 +0000

Harry Potter star Emma Watson is set to work with goth rocker Marilyn Manson in his new musical version of Cinderella. Watson will have the lead role as a princess in the Gothic retelling of the classic fairy tale.

Even though her Harry Potter co-stars, Daniel Radcliffe and Rupert Grint have appeared in other films and theater productions, this will be Watson's first role outside of the Harry Potter films.

Marilyn Manson will produce the still untitled film, but it is not yet known how much involvement he will have.

SuperMan Divorce!

pcm@hindsley.us (Lars Hindsley) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:03:00 +0000

They've killed Superman once, they've broken Batman's back, they've created gay superheroes but truth is always stranger than fiction.

In 2013 Detective Comics (DC) license of ownership on the Superman character expires. What you say? Well, quietly unbeknownst to most mortals there is a legal battle being waged between the Seigel heirs (family members to the Superman creators) and DC and Warner Brothers.

Marc Toberoff legal counsel to the Siegal heirs (creators of Superman) states, "This trial was only an interim step in the multifaceted accounting case which remains, in that it only concerned the secondary issue of whether DC Comics, or DC Comics and Warner Bros., would have to account to the Siegels," he said. "To put this in further perspective, the entire accounting action pales in comparison to the fact that in 2013, the Siegels, along with the estate of Joe Shuster, will own the entire original copyright to Superman, and neither DC Comics nor Warner Bros. will be able to exploit any new Superman works without a license from the Siegels and Shusters."

What does all this mean? It means the Siegels feel ripped off by the studio and the publisher. If they don't get what they want, they will take Superman and walk in 2013.

Speculation runs rampant on discussion boards with the mere thought that Superman could go to ...Marvel? Imagine Superman side by side with Spider-Man or Ironman or any Marvel character. Batman will have no one to team up with anymore.

The early word is that federal courts sided with Warner Brothers and DC on a ruling regarding their deals on Smalville and Superman Returns. From the looks of things the studios must start the next Superman film by 2011. Meanwhile many are spectulating that this is the beginning of the end of Superman under the DC publication. Time will tell.

Kara's Idol Winner Song Cut From Tour

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 14:29:00 +0000

We all know that it can be tough to make it on the American Idol stage, but now it seems that even songs are not safe from being voted off. This year's song written especially for the Idol winner has been removed from the American Idol tour.

The song "No Boundaries" which was written by the newest Idol judge Kara DioGuardi was highly unpopular among fans. So far on tour the song was getting such a poor audience response that winner Kris Allen decided to drop the song from the show and was told to find a new song to replace it.

Each year a song is written before the finale for the top two finalists to sing. The song then becomes the winner's victory song. Victory songs such as Kelly Clarkson's "A Moment Like This" usually go on to be best sellers, but this year's song has proved to be a flop.

There has been no word yet on whether Kara DioGuardi will be returning to Idol next season. Will her failed victory song affect her chances of sticking around?

Spongebob is 10! Celebrate!

pcm@hindsley.us (Lars Hindsley) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:31:00 +0000

Attention Nickelodeon viewers! Did you catch the 50 episode marathon of Spongebob this weekend? What you may not have realized is that 10 NEW episodes were aired!

If you missed out, don't worry, there is more. Catch a documentary "Square Roots: The Story of Spongebob Squarepants" airing on VH1 on Tuesday. You'll get interviews its creator, Stephen Hillenburg, an illustrator and marine biologist; many of its writers and animators; media scholars; and celebrities like the comedian Ricky Gervais, who explains with a smirk, “I like the fact that he’s yellow, I like the fact that he’s porous, and I like the fact that he wears pants.”

Brad Paisley is The First Country Artist Featured on Myspace Music Feed

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:33:00 +0000

This week's brand new episode of the MySpace Music Feed features an exclusive interview with country superstar and three-time GRAMMY Award winner Brad Paisley He is the first country artist to be featured on the Myspace Music Feed. Paisley dishes about the creative direction for his latest album "American Saturday Night," how his Grandfather inspired him to play guitar growing up, and how he hopes to pass along the importance of the creative process to his son.

The chart-topping "American Saturday Night" has already launched the three-week #1 smash "Then" and the compelling new single "Welcome to the Future." "American Saturday Night" marks the eighth album from the reigning three-time ACM and two-time CMA Male Vocalist winner. "Then" has also already been certified Gold by the RIAA for 500,000 downloads. In all, Paisley's albums have featured 14 #1 singles - and the last 10 in a row - with album sales in excess of 10 million units.

For more information on "American Saturday Night" or for upcoming tour dates, please visit Brad Paisley's Myspace.

The MySpace Music Feed: The Fray and Brad Paisely

Wanna Get With Lady Gaga?

noreply@blogger.com (Kitt Badlove) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:03:00 +0000

Women are attracted to power and money. Right? Wrong. In today's modern world, all you really need to be is in close proximity. Lady Gaga really doesn't have the time to find a guy while on tour. And a woman has needs right? Her solution... "I just sleep with the guys in the band all the time because it’s easier."

At least she's honest, even if she really shouldn't be putting it out there. Lady Gaga is a great artist in the category of singing and dancing. She's lost on the art of discretion.

Ryan Seacrest Gets a Hefty Pay Hike

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 14:16:00 +0000

American Idol host Ryan Seacrest has signed a new deal with the reality show that will make him the richest reality TV host. His three year contract will provide him with a hefty $15 million a year making his three year contract worth $45 million.

Under this new agreement, Seacrest will also be exclusive to CKX, parent of Idol producer 19 Entertainment, in broadcast TV primetime to host “Idol” or any CKX-produced show that might succeed it. He will also continue to be E! Entertainment's main anchor and continue to produce Keeping Up With The Kardashians.

The new deal more than triples Seacrest's previous salary which was formerly about $5 million a year.

Judge Simon Cowell is negotiating his new contract demanding about $100 million a year. American Idol is still working on the contracts for the other judges Randy Jackson, Paula Adbul and Kara DioGuardi.

"Michael was murdered," says LaToya Jackson

noreply@blogger.com (Alexa) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 13:05:00 +0000

We have heard very few words directly from the Jackson family, but it seems the silence is breaking. LaToya Jackson, one of Michael's three sisters, commented to Britain's Daily Mail that she thinks her brother's death was led by "a shadowy entourage" and considers them to have "murdered" him.

LaToya believes that doctors, handlers, and assistants are to blame for her brother's death. "I believe Michael was murdered, I felt that from the start. Not just one person was involved, rather it was a conspiracy of people. He was surrounded by a bad circle. Michael was a very meek, quiet, loving person. People took advantage of that. People fought to be close to him, people who weren’t always on his side," LaToya told the newspaper.

LaToya goes on to comment that she predicted her brother's passing "less than a month ago." She recalls telling her family, "'He’s never going to make it to London. He was worth more dead than alive." I thought Michael was going to die before the London shows because he was surrounded by people who didn’t have his best interests at heart. Michael was worth more than a billion dollars. When anyone is worth that much money, there are always greedy people around them."

LaToya also shares that in Michael's last few monthes he "was isolated from his family. He had no real friends. He was the loneliest man in the world. I knew something terrible was going to happen." She also shares her thoughts about Dr. Conrad Murry, Michael's doctor who was present when Jackson died. LaToya said when she began questioning the doctor at the hospital about her brother's death, Conrad "disappeared." LaToya finishes up by saying when she saw Michael's body "His eyes were half open and he looked like he was sleeping. He wasn’t cold."

Tatum and Dewan Get Married

noreply@blogger.com (Alexa) — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 12:58:00 +0000

As wedding season continues, two young Hollywood stars Channing Tatum and Jenna Dewan tied the knot. It was a simple 15 minute ceremony at the same location where Fergie and Josh Duhamel said "I Do."

The wedding consists of 200 guests, featuring Entourage star, Emmanuelle Chriqui as the maid of honor, also Haylie Duff and Nick Zano were in the bridal party. The couple met on the set of the film Step Up. "They love each other so much. We couldn't be happier with Channing. He is an amazing guy," Dewan's father, Darryl, told Us Magazine.

Hey, Anyone Remember Menudo?

noreply@blogger.com (Emily) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:31:00 +0000

You know, that Latino boy band that jump-started Ricky Martin's career in the 80s? Well, word on the street is that a new musical based on said group is in the works! The group's creator has apparently announced that he is planning on a show based on the story and music of Menudo, which will hopefully debut in November in Caracas, Venezuela. No word if it will make it to the U.S - much less the Great White Way - but we can dream, right?

Hannah Montana Concert Streaming on MySpace Today!

noreply@blogger.com (Kristyn) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 18:35:00 +0000

Head over to Myspace.com today for an exclusive Hannah Montana concert! The full concert was shot at a show in Irvine, CA earlier this year. Watch Miley Cyrus perform as Hannah Montana in support of the new Hannah Montana 3 Soundtrack available on iTunes now.

Hannah Montana Live Concert - Irvine, CA

Jim Carrey is Going To Be a Grandpa

noreply@blogger.com (Rebekah) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:58:00 +0000

The funny man himself, actor Jim Carrey will soon be a grandfather. His 21-year-old daughter Jane Carrey is pregnant. Jane and her fiancé, Alex Santana of the rock band Blood Money, have announced that they are having a baby together. This will be Jane's first child.

"I am very excited. Jane is going to be a great mom," the Liar Liar star said.

Jane currently sings for the Jane Carrey band and is the daughter of Jim Carrey and his first wife Melissa Wormer.

A Bankrupt Lady Gaga

noreply@blogger.com (Alexa) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:05:00 +0000

We all love and adore Lady Gaga. Every single she puts out is a hit and her tours are a smash. So you would think she'd be rolling in the dough, right? Wrong! Apparently Gaga puts all her money in leotards and exploding bustiers. "Every dollar I earn goes on the show. Now we're finally getting to a place where it's not bankruptcy. Then again, with another tour coming up soon I'll probably be homeless again," she said.

Gaga is looking to make major profit from her upcoming tour with Kanye West. She stated, "I can't give any details, but it will be one of the most important moments in music ever. I truthfully adore Kanye. I always poke fun at him and joke around. We have a lovely creative relationship. He's so sweet. I can't say enough good things. He's undeniably brilliant," Gaga said. Lets hope she truly does turn a penny. We can't have our favorite blonde living on the streets.

Jesse James Hollywood Found Guilty

noreply@blogger.com (Alexa) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 18:26:00 +0000

Justin Timberlake's Alpha Dog film finally gets its ending. A jury convicted Jesse James Hollywood of first degree murder and kidnapping for ordering the killing of 15 year old Nicholas Markowitz.

It was determined that Hollywood was the ring leader of the group of drug users that kidnapped Nicholas as payback for a $1,200 debt Ben Markowitz owned them. After holding Nicholas captive for a few days, Hollywood feared charges for abduction and had Nicholas killed.

Hollywood was the fourth trial in the case. The rest of the defendants have been convicted; one has been released after serving time, another has been sentenced to life in prison, and the man who pulled the trigger is on death row. Hollywood fled the country and lived as a fugitive in Brazil for four years.