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New David and Victoria Beckham Ads For Armani

2009-07-03T14:48:00.003-05:00

WHOA! for the new Armani underwear ads by David and Victoria Beckam. The fall 2009 ad campaign was shot in Milan by fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott.

Sexy and toned couple, aren't they? We don't care really if they're wearing Armani underwear or not...

No Public Viewing For Michael Jackson At Neverland

2009-07-02T15:44:00.003-05:00

The family of the late Michael Jackson has released a statement that denies the public and private viewing of the King of Pop in his Neverland Ranch:

"Contrary to previous news reports, the Jackson family is officially stating that there will be no public or private viewing at Neverland. Plans are underway regarding a public memorial for Michael Jackson, and we will announce those plans shortly."

Neverland has been a very special place for Jacko who owned the property since 1987. Unfortunately, he cannot lie in Neverland as a dead man because his family was unable to obtain a residential exemption required for a burial on private property.

The Michael Jackson funeral is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, at Los Angeles’ Staples Center.

A Punch For Perez Hilton!

2009-06-26T09:02:00.003-05:00

Perez Hilton, the celebrity blogger who writes about other people's drama, has spilled his own drama to the world when he claimed being punched by Black Eyed Peas' tour manager.

According to Perez Hilton (Mario Lavandeira in real life) he got into an argument with band members Fergie and will.i.am at the Cobra nightclub in Toronto and was punched by Polo Molina, the band's tour manager.

The blogger told the Associated Press that will.i.am. came up to him and said that he should not write about his band on his blogsite. Perez Hilton, in all his "meanness," apparently refused and called the singer a "faggot" and a gay:

"He was like 'You need to respect me.' He was in my face. He was obviously trying to intimidate me and scare me. I was like 'I don't need to respect you. I don't respect you and I did say this, and I knew that it would be the worst thing I could possibly say to him because he was acting the way he was. I said 'You know what, I don't respect you and you're gay and stop being such a faggot.'"

Perez Hilton was about to leave the club when he was punched from behind.

On his Twitter account, the blogger wrote: "I am bleeding. Please, I need to file a police report. No joke." He also posted his attack video on YouTube.

Sadly though, there was little sympathy for Perez Hilton. (Honestly, I couldn't find any comments on the Web that favors the blogger.) It was like all praises were on the Black Eyed Peas. Even celebrities like Kelly Clarkson expressed how she liked Perez Hilton being punched - a "violence" worth the cause.

These were just three of the million comments on the web about the whole Perez Hilton vs will.i.am thing:

You talk ***** on people for a living then complain about getting punched in the face. Be a man and...oh wait never mind forgot who we were talking about.
- STBAT25STBAT25

Am I the only one who has noticed how hypocritical the whole Perez calling Will.I.Am a faggot thing is? Isn’t Perez the asshole who made such a big deal out of the whole Miss. California thing and now comes out saying that the biggest insult he could think of is telling someone they’re gay? Hell he deserves to at least lose a limb for that level of hypocrisy.
- Geegollyitsjosh

BOOM BOOM POW! LOL. Perez is sure bitchin up a storm. He claims he got punched in the eye, but I don't see a bruise(unless he has it covered up with concealer). Anyway,what I want to know is what did Fergie do to him for him to call her a "Fugly Bitch"? All he does is talk so much crap about people,didn't it dawn on him that sooner or later someone was gonna get fed up with his trash talking. He's lucky he just got punched.
- FLQuietStorm

Geez. Better check the video and "say" for yourself:

Farah Fawcett Dies

2009-06-25T14:46:00.002-05:00

Farrah Fawcett's long battle with cancer is finally over.

She died today at 9:28 a.m. PST at St. John’s Heath Center in Santa Monica, California. She was 62.

Cameron Diaz Gets Her Star

2009-06-23T09:43:00.003-05:00

Cameron Diaz flashed out her signature smile as she posed on her own star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame last Monday. With family, friends, and hundred of fans, she received the 2,386th star, honoring her work in a wide range of films.

The actress happily commented "It was what has given me the strength and courage to live this extraordinary life and it is what powers the light that burns inside of me, bright enough for me to be honored today with this star on the Walk of Fame."

"It will be cool to be under people's feet. It really is the place where people can understand exactly that actors are not really stars - they don't exist in the sky, they exist on the ground just like everybody else," Cameron Diaz also told the Hollywood Reporter.

Jennifer Love Hewitt's Book On Dating

2009-06-22T05:53:00.004-05:00

Jennifer Love Hewitt is a dating guru!

With her experiences of men, the Ghost Whisperer star is now confident enough to write her own book on dating.

"Throughout my career, there has always been so much written about my love life. Some true, but mostly made up. I thought it was time to share the real story of what I’ve learned navigating the dating waters. Hopefully, in addition to having a good laugh, women reading this will learn from some of my hard lessons," the actress has said in a press release statement.

Jennifer Love Hewitt has proven one good thing that can happen to any woman who has desperately jump from one guy to another - becoming an expert in the dating department.

Cher Supports Child's Sex Change

2009-06-19T08:24:00.004-05:00

Cher struggles to understand her child's decision to have sex change, but gives her full support just the same.

Her daughter Chastity Bono (with Sonny Bono) has admitted long time ago that she was a lesbian and even wrote in her 1998 memoir how her famous mother reacted in horror to the news.

Now at 40, Chastity goes by the name of Chaz Bono and plans to undergo sex change to become a man. In all her motherly love, 63-year old Cher has expressed in a statement yesterday that eventhough she cannot fully understand her child's decision, she remains supportive and respectful for her daughter's courage not only in undergoing the operation but especially in taking a stand for a very crucial and life-changing decision:

"Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that I will support," says Cher. "I respect the courage it takes to go through with this transition in the glare of public scrutiny, and although I may not understand, I will strive to be understanding. The one thing that will never change is my abiding love for my child."

Adam Lambert: "I'm Gay"

2009-06-10T08:49:00.003-05:00

Adam Lambert is gay rocker, surprise much?

This doesn't come as a surprise actually, but fans of the American Idol Season 8 runner-up will finally read the confirmation from Glambert himself in the upcoming issue of Rolling Stone Magazine.

The sexuality of the 27-year old theatre actor from LA had caused speculations in the mainstream media ever since he gained popularity as a "glam" contestant on the reality singing competition. There were even photos of Adam Lambert kissing a man, shown and discussed by conservative commentators on The O'Reilly Factor. They, however, agreed that the photos would likely have no impact on the competition.Learning of his publicized images with a man, Adam Lambert confirmed that the photos were of him and just said he had nothing to hide and has always been open about his life.

On Rolling Stone, Adam Lambert confesses "I don’t think it should be a surprise for anyone to hear that I’m gay. I’m proud of my sexuality. I embrace it. It’s just another part of me."

Don't expect Glambert to lead the gay rights movement though. Adam Lambert says that there are other parts of his life that he’s trying to keep front and center, and it's not his sexuality. "I’m trying to be a singer, not a civil rights leader."

After American Idol, Adam Lambert has signed deals with 19 Entertainment and RCA Recordings for a debut album. His first album is expected this fall.

Paris Hilton's Mini Doggie Mansion

2009-06-09T08:43:00.003-05:00

On her Twitter site, Paris Hilton posted the luxurious kennel where her 13 dogs lived - a miniature version of her Beverly Hills mansion. The heiress couldn't help but take pride on how her pampered poochies lived in a "Mini Doggie Mansion."

The Mini Doggie Mansion features a lavish air-conditioned kennel with spiral staircase, a wardrobe for the designer dog coats, a black chandelier, "huge Chewy Vuitton" beds, and downsized versions of Paris Hilton's own furniture. To complete the package, the dogs also have a lavish poolside abode in the heiress' garden, giving the kennel a clear view of the pool area and greenery.

Paris enthused "I love and treat my puppies as if they were my own children. I have to admit, I may have spoiled them a little too much. But how can I not? Just look at those sweet lil’ faces, they deserve to be treated like my lil’ prince and princesses :) I love my babies."

They sure look sweet Paris. Just please don't throw them out of the house when they become pregnant.

LiLo Joins Emanuel Ungaro, Creative Director Quits

2009-06-05T09:24:00.005-05:00

Lindsay Lohan finally gets a job!

Buzz about Lindsay Lohan being considered as a "creative consultant" for the fashion house of Emanuel Ungaro has already been circulating few days ago. Her hiring, however, remained uncertain because Ungaro's creative director Esteban Cortazar refused to keep the (in)famous LiLo in.

The French fashion label has been considering to hire a famous star for its future campaigns, though that celebrity will have nothing to do with designing. "Its womenswear section has not launched a campaign for years, and it seems Moufarrige wants to see it revived," a report has it.

But while Ungaro's CEO Mounir Moufarrige eyed LiLo as the famous face that will bring "new energy and a new buzz" to the company, Esteban Cortazar seemed to hate the idea of hiring someone like Lindsay Lohan.

"Esteban Cortazar was threatening to leave the company if they bring Lindsay on as a consultant. It has been a revolving door of designers there and if he leaves, his team will go with him," a source revealed.

Today, the creative director is rumored to be finally leaving the label for reason that he "has reached an impasse with Ungaro over its marketing and advertising strategies."

Cheers to LiLo - the fashion house apparently opted to choose the famous face over its creative director. Esteban Cortazar's quitting could simply mean that Lindsay Lohan finally joins Emanuel Ungaro.

Meantime, no official word from the fashion house has been given.

Miley Cyrus Opens Fashion Line

2009-06-04T10:24:00.005-05:00

Miley Cyrus followed the smart move of her friend Taylor Swift - she also invested some of her million-dollar earnings in a fashion line to be exclusively distributed by Wal-Mart.

The Hanna Montana star has teamed up with Hervey Leger fashion designer Max Azria to create graphic print t-shirts, tops, trousers and accessories which the singer-actress promoted as "soooo cute," "very rocker" and a "great deal!!!"

"I love creating looks that are all about personal expression and individuality. Working with Max Azria has been an amazing experience, and I’m really excited about launching this line with Wal-Mart. There’s even more to come!" Miley Cyrus once told MTV.

Miley Cyrus' fashion line will hit the Wal-Mart chain stores in August. Speaking of "great deal," her clothing range are priced under $20 - all because Miley Cyrus "love u guys!" that she's "excited to share this wit u."

Pink To Kanye West: You're An Idiot!

2009-06-02T09:09:00.003-05:00

Popstar and prominent campaigner for PETA, Pink slams rapper Kanye West following his fur comment at a Stella McCartney's A/W 2009-10 show in Paris last March.

Pink and Kanye West sat down on the front row of the fashion show with the rapper's girlfriend Amber Rose and PETA Senior Vice President Dan Matthews.

The female singer was so annoyed by his fellow artist after he suggested to Stella McCartney to use more fur in her collections. But using fur wasn't the main concern. Pink wanted Kanye West to shut up because he was with the wrong crowd.

"He just wouldn't shut up about how he loved fur. I mean, he's saying this to me, the PETA guy and Paul McCartney! I was just so grossed out by him. I'm like 'You're an idiot!' I have one piece of advice for Kanye - know your audience!" Pink told Australia's FHM Magazine.

Tori Spelling Kills Her Father

2009-05-29T09:17:00.006-05:00

Tori Spelling's mother, Candy, said that her husband has died after their daughter refuses to talk to them. This, she revealed in a radio interview with 94.7 WMAS in Springfield, Massachusetts on Thursday.

“I’ve always been trying to work on the relationship. I don’t know what the anger is. My daughter one day decided that she wasn’t speaking to my husband, myself and my son and that’s how it’s continued for the last, oh gosh, four or five years.

“It was sad because that’s what killed my husband actually. He just didn’t want to live after that. You know, He had done everything … he could possibly do for his daughter and she wanted no part of him once he couldn’t do anything for her.”

Tori Spelling's father is the famed TV producer Aaron Spelling. Her brother Randy Spelling is also an actor. After her father's death in 2006, it has been reported that Tori Spelling and her brother inherited $800,000 each, despite the Beverly Hills 90201 star's estrangement from her family.

Suffice it to say, it's hard to comment on how or why Tori Spelling has "killed" her father since we really don't know the real score between the American actress and her family. One thing's for sure though, Tori Spelling is just one of the many stars in Hollywood who have enduring troubles with their fathers.

Madonna And Jesus Luz - "Just Friends"

2009-05-27T10:19:00.004-05:00

Madonna's "Boy Toy," Jesus Luz, denied romantic relationship with the Queen of Pop and claimed, "She's my friend. Just a friend."

The 22-year old Brazilian model refused to talk much about his involvement with the 50-year old singer when he was interviewed on Brazilian TV. He just said, "She is a friend who is in my life. More than that, I can’t say."

He also denied the rumors of upcoming Kaballah-styled wedding ceremony with the singer and reasoned "I received these pieces of jewellery because they are inspired by Kabbalah. If I want to present them to somebody, it could be my mother or a friend of mine. I don't have any marriage plans or any wedding present."

As a friend, Jesus Luz sees Madonna as "wonderful, a person full of positive energy, a nice person, you don't see faults."

These wonderful qualities of a friend has Jesus Luz tight-lipped about the whole affair with him and and Madonna (despite undying rumors and intimate photos). He also doesn’t mind being called Madonna's "Boy Toy."

Jesus Luz is a pretty good friend, we assumed.

Britney Spears In Bikini!

2009-05-26T08:50:00.003-05:00

Her body may not be as good as how it looked like to, as they said, her "pre-crazy" body. Nonetheless, Britney Spears looked confident and healthy-looking in her latest bikini pictures from Carribean vacation.

While it may be true that she had the tan to hide her cellulite and softness in the belly, Britney Spears' body is now alright considering she's got a stocky shape, had two sons already, and went into drugs and alcohol not so long ago.

Not Hollywood toned but Britney Spears is lovely in bikini here - she's happy and fit, that's most important.

Lucy Gordon Dies Of Suicide

2009-05-22T09:50:00.006-05:00

Lucy Gordon, star of Spider-Man 3, died of suicide in her Paris apartment on Wednesday. The 28-year old British actress (who was to celebrate her 29th birthday today), was said to hang herself in her flat.

Although results of the autopsy has yet to confirm the actress' tragic death, police officers already claimed that there was no suspicious circumstances and that the young woman seemed to take her own life.

The news of her death came as a shock to her family. Her bereaved father said in an interview that her daughter was a natural actress all her life since she was about 2.

"She's always loved being on stage and in front of the camera and she has kept all her naturalness and charm all the way through. She has been the most beautiful daughter. We are obviously devastated."

Lucy Gordon had a promising career in Hollywood. She was a model and an actress who contributed to the success of famous films Spider-Man 3, Serendipity, and Frost. She had the upcoming biopic Serge Gainsbourg (a heroic life) due to release next year. She already completed the work for the flick where she plays Jane Birkin, the British singer-actress who was Gainsbourg’s lover.

"The film 'Gainsbourg (a heroic life)' owes a lot to Lucy Gordon's generosity, kindness and the immense talent," said producers Marc du Pontavice and Didier Lupfer in a press release statement.

It had been reported that Lucy Gordon took her own life as a response to a friend’s recent suicide.

Alec Baldwin Apologizes For Mail-Order Bride Joke

2009-05-21T08:23:00.005-05:00

Following a sharp response in the Philippines after his mail-order bride joke, Emmy-awarded actor Alec Baldwin says his apology.

The statement was made during Alec Baldwin's guesting on The Late Show with David Letterman when he said that he would like to have more children and was "thinking about getting a Filipino mail-order bride at this point ... or a Russian one." The 51-year old star has one child with actress and former model Kim Basinger.

A Philippine senator called the 30 Rock star's statement "insensitive and uncalled for" and that the actor was unaware that there's an existing law in the Philippines against mail-order brides.

Alec Baldwin proved that he wasn't insensitive after all - he posted on the The Huffington Post that he was apologizing "to anyone who took offense." But while saying his apology, he also "believe that most people understood that this was a joke and took it as such."

Oh well, another issue of cultural differences. Or is this between Hollywood and politics?

Alicia Keys Asked "American Idol" To Text For Charity

2009-05-15T08:48:00.003-05:00

Grammy-winning singer Alicia Keys made a special appearance on hit Fox show "American Idol" to urge fans to support the Text ALIVE Challenge.

Alicia Keys says that by texting the word "alive" to 90999, the viewers will be able to donate $5 to Keep a Child Alive, the charity which helps bring medicines and medical care to HIV/AIDS-stricken families in India and Africa.

"Giving just $5 makes it easy for people from almost all economic strata to help. You buy four of your favorite ring tones and that's what you spend, if not more. It puts everything into perspective," says the 33-year old singer.

Donation texts to Alicia Key's Keep a Child Alive charity runs until June 1.

Farah Fawcett's Video Diary

2009-05-14T08:33:00.002-05:00

Farah Fawcett's personal video diary documents her battle with cancer in a self-written obituary called "Farrah's Story." The video will be viewed on national broadcast this Friday on NBC.

In it's semi-private premiere on Wednesday, the 90-minute film documents the actress' life after she was diagnosed with anal cancer in 2006, to the heavy medical treatments that followed, up her being bedridden in the recent weeks and bare recognition of her son.

Parts of the documentary shows the ailing actress as she shaves her famous, long blond hair which has been copied by millions of women around the world in the 1970s, following her popularity on the hit TV show "Charlie's Angels."

Even as the cancer spreads to Farah Fawcett's liver and is now reaching its end, friends of the 62-year old actress says the star hasn't given up trying to overcome her disease.

"In the last two years I loved her more than I've ever loved her, ever. She's the rock. She taught us all how to cope. She is extraordinary. I don't know what I will do without her," husband Ryan O'Neal says in his television interview last Wednesday.

Farah Fawcett has not seen the finished video diary and is unaware of its publicity. "On Friday, we will watch it together," Ryan O'Neal tells the reporters.

Sarah Palin Signs Book Deal

2009-05-13T08:46:00.002-05:00

She may have lost the 2008 vice-presidential seat but the fight to win America is not yet over. Sarah Palin has earn a book deal ready to tell her side of the story.

"There's been so much written about and spoken about in the mainstream media and in the anonymous blogosphere world, that this will be a wonderful, refreshing chance for me to get to tell my story, that a lot of people have asked about, unfiltered," says the Alaska governor.

Sarah Palin's memoir with HarperCollins will cover her personal and political life, from her family background to her political beliefs.

"In fairness to my family, this is going be a good opportunity for them, too, because there have been so many misperceptions out there about who we are and what we believe in, and I'm excited to get to put my journalism degree to work and tell my story as it relates to my family," said Palin.

The memoir is expected to come out next year so the 45-year old politician will surely have to work quickly. But Sarah Palin, with her degree in journalism, need not worry. What's to be anticipated about, instead, is how the people receive her book since its release in Spring 2010 is also the time for her re-election.

Olivia Wilde Is Maxim's Hottest Woman

2009-05-12T08:40:00.004-05:00

Olivia Wilde tops Maxim’s Hot 100 list for 2009. The 25-year old actress has outshined other famous sexy celebrities like Megan Fox and Bar Rafaeli to earn this year's hottest woman title for the men's magazine.

But men aren't the only ones hot for the The O.C. star. Fellow actress Megan Fox who ranked second on the hottest 100 list also admits she has a serious girl-on-girl crush for Olivia Wilde.

“I mean, I could see myself in a relationship with a girl — Olivia Wilde is so sexy she makes me want to strangle a mountain ox with my bare hands. She’s mesmerizing,” says Megan Fox in a magazine interview.

Stimulating desire from a steamy actress like Megan Fox, there's no further questioning why Olivia Wilde tops the poll.

Maxim Hot 100 List 2009 Top 10:

1. Olivia Wilde
2. Megan Fox
3. Bar Rafaeli
4. Malin Akerman
5. Mila Kunis
6. Eliza Dushku
7. Adriana Lima
8. Rihanna
9. Jordana Brewster
10. Jennifer Love Hewitt

Star Trek Rises, Wolverine Falls

2009-05-11T07:13:00.002-05:00

Star Trek rises with $72.5 million ticket sales in North American theaters on its first weekend as X-Men Origins: Wolverine fell on the second rank with $27 million on its second weekend.

The new Star Trek flick surpassed the opening grosses of its 10 previous "Star Trek" films, (even when adjusted for inflation). Star Trek also ranks among the best reviewed movies of the year, and one of the most well-received by critics of all the "Star Trek" pictures.

Comparing Star Trek with X-Men Origins: Wolverine, box office analyst Paul Dergarabedian says "Star Trek seems poised to hold fairly steady next weekend given that its ticket sales rose from Friday to Saturday, a sign of strong word-of-mouth buzz."

Despite Star Trek's beaming box-office domination, X-Men Origins: Wolverine still ranks as this year's biggest film opening, with $85 million in its first Friday-through-Sunday tally.

The question is, will word of mouth be enough for Star Trek to overthrow Wolverine?

Ellen DeGeneres Tops Mother's Day Survey

2009-05-08T09:46:00.006-05:00

In a recent survey that asked American moms which celebrities they would feel most comfortable leaving their kids with, Ellen DeGeneres makes the top list.

Good news for the talk show host. Ellen DeGeneres is likely to pursue her parenting plans with wife Portia de Rossi now that gays raising children seems no longer an issue.

As for the worst celebrity mothers (who are we to judge anyway?), topnotchers are the rocker mama Courtney Love and Lindsay's mother Dina Lohan. Britney Spears came in second (at least!).

The poll was organized by a parenting site to mark the Mother's Day in the US this coming Sunday. The survey had run from April 23 to May 5 and received 10,000 votes.

Here's the detail:

Which celebrity would you most feel comfortable leaving your kids with?

Ellen and Portia - 31%
Jennifer Aniston - 22%
Rachel Ray - 20%
Angelina and Brad - 18%
Oprah Winfrey - 9%

Which star is the best mom?

Jennifer Garner - 37%
Reese Witherspoon - 26%
Michelle Obama - 26%
Gwen Stefani - 6%
Angelina Jolie - 4%

Who is the worst celebrity mom?

Courtney Love - 32%
Dina Lohan - 32%
Britney Spears - 27%
Sarah Palin - 6%
Kate Moss - 3%

BTW, here's to give you an idea of how to treat your moms on their special day - For top Mother's Day gift, 63% of mothers who answered the survey chose "time with my family" over chocolates and flowers.

Susan Boyle Makeover

2009-04-24T15:04:00.003-05:00

Susan Boyle - she was actually a nonchalant contestant on Britain's Got Talent. Until we heard her sing.

Now, Britain and the whole world is talking about the makeover of the 47-year old Scottish woman with graying, frizzy hair and a jowly face.

The new Susan Boyle has brown-dyed hair and a newly-shaped, colored eyebrows. Wearing designer dresses, she definitely looks stylish and fresh.

Fashion experts say she looks 10 years younger but should be careful on too-much styling and artificial improvements. Otherwise, she may no longer seem real.

We adore Susan Boyle for her simplicity amidst having a great, great voice - not for her dowdy appearance. What would a little "upgrading" costs if it helps a lot in boosting her self-esteem? She has all the right in the world for a little makeover and self-improvement - let us let her live her dream.

Kim Kardashian's Sunburn, Haha!

2009-04-17T14:50:00.003-05:00

OMG! Kim Kardashian's photo isn't photoshopped again!

Few weeks ago, Kim Kardashian defended her unedited picture for a magazine which showed her cellulite. Now she's telling the world how sunburned she is after a family vacation from Mexico.

Kim Kardashian posted this photo on her Twitter and says, "PLEASE HELP ME! I am so sunburned! I fell asleep with huge glasses on yesterday! This tan line is not ok!!!"

All we can say is "HAHAHA!!!"