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Just Married!

2012-06-04T10:23:24-05:00

The first photos of Drew Barrymore and Will Kopelman as man and wife are surfacing this morning. The couple was married on Saturday in a garden ceremony. The reception was held at Barrymore's Montecito home and the couple was photographed leaving the event in a classic Mercedes convertible decorated with roses and ribbons.Kopelman is an art dealer and his father is the former CEO of Chanel....

Sharon Stone Calls Lawsuit "Absurd"

2012-05-25T11:59:47-05:00

Sharon Stone is facing some tough accusations from her former nanny. Stone fired nanny Erlinda Elemen in February of 2011. Elemen claims Stone repeatedly insulted her Filipino heritage, berated her and even forbade her from reading her Bible in her room in Stone's house. Elemen also claims Stone made her return overtime wages paid.But Stone's rep issued a statement to Us Weekly: "This is an...

Elton John Hospitalized

2012-05-24T11:01:33-05:00

The legendary artist Elton John was rushed to the hospital Wednesday, suffering from a serious respiratory infection. John performed last weekend at The Colosseum at Ceasar's Palace and developed the infection Sunday. He's now cancelled his upcoming shows there. John's rep confirmed the illness, issuing this statement:"This week the condition worsened, even with medication and rest, resulting in...

Donald Driver Wins Dancing With the Stars!

2012-05-23T11:12:47-05:00

Donald Driver says winning Dancing With the Stars is like winning the Superbowl! After weeks of competition, the Green Bay Packers receiver is taking home the mirror ball trophy and he told UsWeekly says he knows exactly where it will go: "I'm going to put it next to my Vince Lombardi trophy. On the opposite side of my desk in my office."Driver's parter, Peta Murgatroyd, was booted after just the...

Brad Pitt: Engagement Made Sense

2012-05-22T09:45:25-05:00

Brad Pitt is busy promoting his new gangster film Killing Them Softly, and therefore fielding questions about his relationship with fiance Angelina Jolie.He told reporters in the French Riviera that the engagement was "something that made sense." Pitt reportedly worked on designing a ring for Jolie for about a year before popping the question. The ring is an estimated 16 carats of diamonds....

Facebook Goes Public, Zuckerberg Says I Do!

2012-05-21T13:48:52-05:00

It's been an eventful week for Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg. A day after his social networking site went public, raking in billions of dollars, Zuckerberg and his long time girlfriend tied the knot!Guests thought they were coming over to the couple's Palo Alto home to celebrate Priscilla Chan's graduation from medical school. But instead, they were surprised with a wedding! The couple has...

Donna Summer Dies at 63

2012-05-17T12:44:28-05:00

The Queen of Disco has lost her battle with lung cancer. Donna Summer passed away Thursday morning at the age of 63.Summer's family confirmed her death and issued a statement to the AP, saying they "are at peace celebrating her extraordinary life and her continued legacy. Words truly can't express how much we appreciate your prayers and love for our family at this sensitive time."Summer's music...

DWTS: Shocking Elimination and Fall Plans

2012-05-16T11:23:47-05:00

It was an elimination that shocked fans of Dancing With the Stars. Entertainment reporter Maria Menounos and previous champ Derek Hough were sent packing.But Maria told UsWeekly her partner had a hunch they weren't going to make the top three: "I had a real sense of calm today and I said either way, whatever happens, I'm going to be good. Derek also said, 'Babe, I think we are getting...

John Mayer Did Some "Dumb Interviews"

2012-05-15T11:30:28-05:00

John Mayer says he simply needed a break from the media after doing some "dumb interviews" that got him into trouble. You might remember the interviews Mayer gave to Playboy and Rolling Stone in 2010.He likened his chemistry with Jessica Simpson to "sexual napalm." He also talked about his split from Jennifer Aniston, blaming it on his tweeting habit.He took a break, but the singer is back in the...

That's a Wrap for Desperate Housewives

2012-05-14T13:57:05-05:00

After eight seasons on ABC, Desperate Housewives has finally come to a close. The two-hour finale aired Sunday night.The show ended with Teri Hatcher's character Susan leaving Wisteria Lane for the last time.And the show's narrator, Mary Alice Young said these words: "As Susan left her driveway, she had a feeling shed was being watched. And she was. The ghosts of people who had been a part of...

Conviction in Hudson's Family Murder Trial

2012-05-14T13:48:00-05:00

The verdict is in and the man accused of killing Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew has been convicted.31-year-old William Balfour was found guilty on three counts of first degree murder. They deliberated for three days and will spend the rest of his life in prison.Hudson was in court every day. She was the first witness to take the stand.Balfour was married to Hudson's...

Conviction in Hudson's Family Murder Trial

2012-05-11T17:06:22-05:00

Reese's Mom Sues Her Dad For Bigamy

2012-05-10T13:12:12-05:00

It's a sad and bizarre story about the family of America's sweetheart, actress Reese Witherspoon. Betty Witherspoon filed a lawsuit accusing her husband of bigamy. John Witherspoon's wedding to Tricianne Taylor was announced in a Tennessee newspaper last month. But Betty says this marriage is not legal because she is still married to John.In legal documents, Betty says: "When I confronted my...

The New Face of Chanel No. 5

2012-05-09T12:12:35-05:00

Add this to Brad Pitt's resume: the actor is the new face of Chanel No. 5. The French fashion house confirmed the news to People on Thursday.This is the first time a man has been chosen to represent the iconic women's fragrance. Ladies who've lended their face to the brand include Nicole Kidman, Vanessa Paradis, Audrey Tautou, Ali MacGraw and Lauren Hutton.Pitt is reportedly earning 7 figures and...

Fighting At "The Voice"

2012-05-08T12:39:41-05:00

There's some fighting words being spoken at The Voice these days. And they seem to be stemming from the feud between Christina Aguilera and Adam Levine.The tension has been building all season, but came to a head on Monday. Levine's contestant Tony Lucca performed a cover of Jay-Z's "99 Problems" and tried to avoid saying the word bitch. During rehearsal, Aguilera was reportedly so offended she...

The Avengers Smashes Box Office Records

2012-05-07T11:16:11-05:00

I'd say you can call this one a success. The Avengers shattered records at the box office, taking in $18.7 million in midnight screenings alone Friday.The movie went on to become the biggest opening film of all time, beating out Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2. The Avengers made $200.3 million in one weekend!Disney's executive vice president for distribution told The New York Times...

Supermodel Child Support Case Gets Ugly

2012-05-04T11:29:43-05:00

She's one of the original supermodels. Linda Evangelista has earned millions of dollars in her career, but that doesn't mean she's not going after child support from her son's father. To the tune of $46,000 a month. Are you with me here people?The father of 5-year-old Augie is French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, who also happens to be the husband of actress Salma Hayek. They have a...

Kutcher Ad Pulled, Allegations of Racism

2012-05-03T11:25:22-05:00

Is the commercial racist? you be the judge. A commercial for the snack food Popchips featuring Ashton Kutcher was pulled within hours of being posted online after cries of racism. The spot portrays a parody of dating web sites. In the ad, Kutcher depicts several characters, one of whom is a Bollywood producer. Kutcher dons brown face makeup and an Indian accent to play the part.But critics took...

Tyler Perry's Studio Goes Up In Flames

2012-05-02T10:28:54-05:00

More than 100 firefighters were called to Tyler Perry's studio complex in Atlanta Tuesday night after one of the buildings went up in flames.The site sits on about 30 acres and contains a 200,000 square foot studio, five sound stages and a 400 seat theater.No one was injured and no word yet on the cause of the fire or the extent of the damage. Tyler Perry was at the scene talking to fire...

First Perfect Score of the Season!

2012-05-01T11:14:06-05:00

Monday night's performance by entertainment reporter Maria Menounos and her partner Derek Hough blew the doors off the Dancing With the Stars studio, earning the pair a perfect thirty!It was the first perfect score of the season and it came by way of a vampire-themed Paso Doble which the judges raved about .Judge Len Goodman called the dance "crisp as a Pringle." He also said: "I loved it....

One Less Kardashian Reality Show

2012-04-30T11:13:22-05:00

After two seasons of "Khloe and Lamar:" on E!, the celebrity couple is reportedly calling it quits. Khloe Kardashian married Lamar Odom within 30 days of meeting him nearly three years ago. The two starred in their own Kardashian spin-off reality show for two seasons but sources close to the couple tell UsWeekly they are done with the cameras and focusing on Lamar's career.The couple has had a...

Baby Number Two on The Way!

2012-04-27T12:02:33-05:00

Congratulations to Freddie Prinze, Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar. The darling Hollywood couple is expecting their second child together. The two are already parents to two-year-old Charlotte.They met in 1997 on the set of I Know What You Did Last Summer. They started dating three years later and married in 2002. Seven years later, Charlotte was born and Sarah told reporters she was happy they...

Rosie Isn't Backing Down from Lilo Comments

2012-04-26T12:42:14-05:00

It's been a couple of days since Rosie O'Donnell slammed Lindsay Lohan on Today and the controversy continues.O'Donnell said Lindsay wasn't right for the role of Elizabeth Taylor in a biopic about the late actress: "Because she's had a lot of trouble doing every single movie, including SNL. She was out and not at rehearsal. I think she's not in a place to work. I don't think she's right for the...

Martin Lawrence and Wife Divorcing

2012-04-25T12:34:34-05:00

They were together for 15 years before tying the knot in 2010, but actor Martin Lawrence and his wife Shamika are confirming they plan to divorce. the wedding took place at the couple's Beverly Hills home with celebs like Denzel Washington and Eddie Murphy in attendance.The couple said this in a joint statement: "Out of love and respect for one another we will continue to remain friends and raise...

The Bitter Divorce Going From Bad to Worse

2012-04-24T13:48:37-05:00

Divorce certainly isn't fun, but this split is going to a whole new level. i'm talking about Deion Sanders and his estranged wife Pilar. The couple is still living together in their Dallas-area home while they work out the details of their split, but things clearly got out of hand this week.Pilar was arrested and taken to jail after Deion says she and a friend attacked him in his own bedroom,...

There's A Baby on The Way!

2012-04-23T10:55:22-05:00

There's no question it's been a tough few years for E! News host Giuliana Rancic and her entrepeneur husband Bill. The couple stars in a reality show about their relationship, but had no idea when they signed on that the content would include a long battle with infertility and Giuliana's battle with breast cancer.The latest season of the show premiered just a couple of weeks ago and the couple is...

Tyra Banks Cleans House at Top Model

2012-04-20T13:16:14-05:00

I've been sharing lots of celeb sightings with you after a few days in New York this week. One of those stories was about Tyra Banks. Sunday afternoon, I was with my sister Jenny and a couple of girlfriends. We stopped for a glass of rose in the outdoor area of The Crosby Street Hotel in SoHo. We immediately spotted Tyra Banks holding court over a group of 6-8 people. The crew departed just as we...

More Angry Mel

2012-04-19T10:31:20-05:00

Yikes!Mel Gibson is at it again. Just after Joe Eszterhas released an audio recording that he says is Mel Gibson screaming, ranting and out of control, TMZ says Gibson is considering a lawsuit. The tape is pretty unbelievable. But then again, if you remember Gibson's phone conversations with ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, you won't be surprised.Eszterhas talked with The Wrap and explained why...

Jada: Marriage Trouble Rumors "Ridiculous"

2012-04-13T11:13:23-05:00

Jada Pinkett Smith is laughing off the persistent rumors that there's trouble in Smith paradise. She and husband Will Smith have been married since 1997. They have three children together, two of whom have booming careers in entertainment.The rumor mill has been churning out stories of infidelity and distance breaking the two up, but Pinkett Smith insists it's all just to sell magazines.Jada gave...

Britney's Bright Future

2012-04-12T12:15:03-05:00

Just a few years after her very public meltdown, Britney Spears is on her way back to the top. She's newly engaged to Hollywood agent Jason Trawick and is reportedly super close to signing a $15 million a year deal to be a new judge on X Factor. Radaronline is reporting that Simon Cowell actually suggested Brit's fiance become a co-conservator for her. Currently, Britney's father Jamie is in...

Ashley Judd Steps Out After Slamming Media

2012-04-11T11:29:58-05:00

It all started when Ashley Judd began promoting her new ABC show Missing last month. While giving interviews, people noticed her fuller face, igniting rumors of plastic surgery. Judd continually refuted the rumors, saying she was sick with a sinus infection and the medication she was on made her face puffy.Earlier this week, the actress took a lengthy swipe at the media through an essay she wrote...