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Saturday, June 28, 2008

Getting Ready for a Material Divorce?


Madonna has reportedly hired Fiona Shackleton, the UK attorney who represented Sir Paul McCartney in his bitter divorce battle against Heather Mills. Rumors of trouble in Madonna's marriage to film director Guy Richie have been on the upswing as of late. Richie is rumored to have also hired a lawyer.

Friday, June 27, 2008

Britney Back on the VMA's?

Sources at MTV are saying Britney Spears may be making another comeback at the network's annual VMA Awards. Her effort last year was a creative disaster but a ratings bonanza, so it's very possible MTV would want her back for another round. If you live in a cave and never saw the horror that was Britney's performance last year, check it out:

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Scary Face



Former Dallas star Victoria Principal looks oddly stretched as of late. Note the smoothness of the face, yet the crinkly neck. Hmmmm....

Wednesday, June 25, 2008

Heather Locklear Seeks Treatment for Depression



Heather Locklear has entered an Arizona medical facility for treatment of depression and anxiety. Locklear, 46, best known for her roles on TV's Melrose Place and Dynasty, divorced rocker Richie Sambora last year. We wish her a speedy and full recovery.

Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Disney Plans "Camp Rock" Sequel



Just days after premiering on television, Disney has ordered a sequel to the tween TV movie, Camp Rock. The movie, which stars the Jonas Brothers, scored 8.9 million viewers on Friday night. Expect Camp Rock 2 to start production in spring of 2009.

Monday, June 23, 2008

George Carlin Dead at 71


Comedian George Carlin, best known for his famous "filthy words" routine, died of heart failure in a Los Angeles hospital on Sunday. Carlin's last HBO special will premiere on Saturday. George Carlin was 71.

Sunday, June 22, 2008

Amy Winehouse's Dad: Amy Has Lung Damage


Mitch Winehouse told London's newspaper The Daily Mirror today that his daughter, singer Amy Winehouse, is suffering from damaged lungs due to abuse from smoking cigarettes and crack cocaine. He went on to say that Winehouse is in early stages of emphysema and will be forced to wear an oxygen mask unless she stops smoking crack.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Daytime Emmy Award Winners



Best Talk Show: The Rachael Ray Show

Best Talk Show Host: Ellen DeGeneres, The Ellen DeGeneres Show

Outstanding Daytime Drama: General Hospital

Outstanding Lead Actor: Anthony Geary, General Hospital

Outstanding Lead Actress: Jeanne Cooper, The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Supporting Actor: Kristoff St. John, The Young and the Restless

Outstanding Supporting Actress: Gina Tognoni, Guiding Light

Outstanding Younger Actor: Tom Pelphrey, Guiding Light

Outstanding Younger Actress: Jennifer Landon, As the World Turns

Outstanding Drama Series Directing Team: One Life to Live

Outstanding Drama Series Writing Team: One Life to Live


For full Daytime Emmy coverage with a dash of comic commentary (okay - a LOT of comic commentary), visit our friend Snark at Snark Weighs In.

Friday, June 20, 2008

Mario Lopez: People Magazine's Hottest Bachelor












The new issue of People hits the stands today proclaiming Mario Lopez as the "Hottest Bachelor." The mag has pics of Mario's take of some famous poses, including Marky Wahlberg's famous Calvin Klein ad and the above recreation of Burt Reynolds' 1972 nude centerfold in Cosmopolitan. Check the original!

More from Joan Rivers

Joan Rivers' UK talk show faux pas this week wasn't her first fUK talk show disaster. Check out this 2006 interview with Brigette Nielsen on Joan's short lived UK talk show, The Joan Rivers Position.

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Jamie Lynn Spears Delivers Baby Girl



Jamie Lynn Spears delivered a healthy baby girl this morning at the Mississippi Southwest Regional Medical Center in McComb, Mississippi. The 17 year old sister of Britney Spears and her boyfriend Casey Aldridge have named their daughter Maddie Briann. We'd like to give a special shout out to Jamie Lynn and Britney's parents, Jamie and Lynne, for keeping us so busy this year covering their children's antics.

Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Could Someone Please Explain...

If anyone could kindly explain this in ten words or less, it would be much appreciated.

Tuesday, June 17, 2008

Joan Rivers Drops F Bomb on Live UK Show


Joan Rivers shocked British talk show hosts (and viewers) today when she described Russell Crowe as a *f*****g piece of s**t. While Joan prefaced the comment with "and get ready to bleep this," she was unaware that ITV's Loose Women is totally live, with no censor. Joan was asked to leave during the commercial break, and left without incident. She later released a statement apologizing for her language.

To view the uncensored clip, click here.

We're Back!



We took some time off to get re-organized, but we're BACK! And we're ready to continue to give you all the best in news and gossip from the world of entertainment!

Thanks to all of you for your support!

Monday, June 9, 2008

And the Scary of the Year (Male Edition) Is...



Mickey Rourke!

Sunday, June 1, 2008

Scary Face of the Year - Male Edition

Now that we've crowned the female Scary Face of the Year, it's time to chose the Male Edition for Scary Face of the Year. The "nominees" photos are below, and the poll on the upper left column. Vote today! The poll will be up for one week and the winner will be announced on June 9.




Gary Busey




Ray Liotta




Smokey Robinson



Mickey Rourke






Sylvester Stallone