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Jay’s Pay Day?

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

Happy Wednesday Kiddies and away I go. 3 updates in 3 days, I guess it is a big week in celebrity gossip.

Actress Mischa Barton was charged on Tuesday with drunken driving, marijuana possession and driving without a license, Los Angeles prosecutors said. Barton, 22, best known for her role as Marissa Cooper on the hit television show The O.C., was stopped by police while driving in West Hollywood at around 3 a.m. on Dec 27. Police said at the time her car was straddling two lanes of traffic and she failed to signal when making a turn. Oh that drunken Coop, now go kiss a girl.

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Michael Jackson, famed Neverland Valley Ranch in California will be foreclosed and sold on March 19 unless the pop star pays a balance of nearly $25 million, property records showed on Tuesday. FoxNews.com celebrity columnist Roger Friedman reported on the Web site that Jackson has been formally apprised of the foreclosure and that legal documents have also been filed with the Santa Barbara County Recorder’s office. “You are in default of a deed of trust …,” Jackson was told in the five-page filing, according to a copy of the document published by FoxNews.com. “Unless you take action to protect your property it may be sold at a public sale.” I could drop 20 bucks on a nice merry-go-round.

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Eminem’s best bud Dr. Dre is adding drinks entrepreneur to his resume - he’s to launch a premium brand of cognac in a new venture with Drinks American Holdings Inc. The rapper/producer has become an equity owner in the beverage firm, which produces and markets both alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. The company’s first range of drinks with Dre will include the super premium cognac and a sparkling vodka, reports AllHipHop.com.  And Dre is also looking into entering the imported premium tequila business. I could go for a nice Dr Dre Vodka Tonic.

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Everyone’s favorite Ex, K-Fed will take a break from parenting on March 21 to celebrate his 30th birthday in Las Vegas, PEOPLE has learned. Just like at his 29th birthday, Federline will celebrate at Caesars Palace’s Pure nightclub. Last year, his parents and even ex-girlfriend Shar Jackson attended the bash at the club. Wow, that K-Fed. Always looking for an opportunity to cash in.

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And finally, Two years before Jay Leno is even contractually able to negotiate his future, the big studios are already positioning themselves to snag the chinsome host, with staggering millions on the table. It’s nice to be wanted! Both ABC and Fox have intimated that they’re interested, but NBC may want to keep Leno for other purposes — when Conan takes over in 2009. There’s also buzz that Leno may stay behind the desk – but that would cost NBC a $45 million penalty payable to O’Brien. The New York Times reports that Sony may fork over as much as $40 million a year for the silver fox, which would surpass Letterman’s reported $30 million annual paycheck. That’s a lotta jokes! Jay Leno? More like Jay Lame-o.

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The Smarter Spears Sister

Tuesday, February 26th, 2008

Happy Tuesday Kiddies and away I go.

Yeah I know I updated yesterday, but there is some big news to report.U.S. television starlet and teen mom-to-be Jamie Lynn Spears has passed her General Educational Development exams, a published report said Monday. The Zoey 101 actress, 16, has earned her GED, her representative told Usmagazine.com. Jamie Lynn Spears, the younger sister of pop star Britney Spears, has previously said she might take classes at Louisiana State University. I haven’t thought anything about what I might study, she reportedly said. I’ll have to look more into that. But if I went anywhere, I think it would be fun to go to LSU. Jamie Lynn Spears has been keeping a low-profile since announcing late last year she is pregnant with her first child. Good for her, and getting her shit together. I guess she is the good child. bs

Josiah Leming is finding there’s life after “American Idol.” Since his cast-off from “Idol” this season, he has gone from one extreme to another in only a few days. A year ago, he was living in his car. Now, he has drivers at his disposal to cart him around Hollywood for meetings with executives. “This is absolutely insane,” he says, beaming. Leming captured the attention of “Idol” viewers when cameras revealed the then-17-year-old was living out of his car during the Atlanta auditions. He dropped out of high school at 17 to drive around the Southeast and Midwest for gigs and to wait tables. His mother has terminal cancer. His father is out of work. Leming is the second-oldest of his parents’ nine children. Maybe I should go and live out of my car, and I will get a record deal out of it.

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Speaking of Idol, star Simon Cowell is a “destructive influence” on his godchildren - according to the kids’ mother. British singer Sinitta - a former girlfriend and fiancée of the music mogul - insists having Cowell around her two adopted children, Magdelena, 3, and Zac, 19 months, is a trying experience. She says, “He’s made it his purpose to undermine everything I teach them. He’s a destructive influence.” And to think, I thought that whole giant asshole was all an act.

Naomi Campbell has been hospitalized in Brazil, after suffering from a mystery infection, according to reports. Foxnews.com claims the supermodel is being treated by an infectious disease specialist in a Sao Paulo hospital. Campbell, 37, has been in the South American country for the past few weeks, after attending the Rio De Janeiro Carnival, reportedly as the guest of Brazilian billionaire Marcus Elias. Serves the skeezer right. I hope maybe her assistant crammed her blackberry up Naomi’s rear.

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And finally, Actress Kate Hudson loves walking around naked - and insists her mother Goldie Hawn doesn’t mind her fondness for nudity. The 28-year-old star admits she is a fan of shedding her clothes; something inspired in part by Hawn and her stepfather Kurt Russell.  She tells Fabric magazine, “My mom and dad never gave a big deal about nudity in our house.” I don’t blame them. I mean did you see her in this below bikini picture?

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J-Lo a Mommy Now!

Monday, February 25th, 2008

Happy Monday and I hope everyone shoveled themselves out over the weekend.

Jennifer Lopez has become a mother for the first time - after giving birth to a boy and a girl in New York, People reports. The children - fathered by the singer’s husband Marc Anthony - were born early on Friday at the North Shore University Hospital in Long Island, just eleven minutes apart. According to the magazine, The girl was born at 12:12am weighing five pounds seven ounces, with the boy born at 12:23am, weighing in at a heavier six pounds. Simon Fields, Lopez’s representative, told People, “Jennifer and Marc are delighted, thrilled and over the moon.” Good for them and I am hearing they are getting the fat payday of 5 million dollars for their pics, thank you People Magazine.

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Poplet Aaron Carter has been arrested for drug possession in Texas. The 20-year-old was pulled over by cops after he was spotted speeding in Kimble County at around midday on Thursday. According to TMZ.com, a subsequent search of the singer’s Cadillac Escalade turned up less than two ounces of marijuana and he was taken to a local jail in the town of Junction, where he is currently behind bars. And now maybe that dirt bag can get a shave and a shower in the slammer.

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New Jersey good ole boys The Jonas Brothers, have vowed to stay virgins until they wed.  The three brothers, Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas, have revealed they’ve sworn a vow of purity to each other. Joe, 18, says, “(We’ve made) promises to ourselves and to God that we’ll stay pure till marriage. The trio all wear purity rings to remind them of their pledge. Nick, 15, who previously dated Miley Cyrus, tells Details magazine, “I got mine made at Disney World. It’s pretty awesome.” Well it worked wonders for both Jessica and Britney. What could go wrong?

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A source close to Hollywood star Angelina Jolie has confirmed the actress is pregnant with her second child, People magazine reported. The unidentified source told People the Tomb Raider star and actor Brad Pitt are expecting their second child together and were thrilled to be adding to their brood. Jolie’s condition was also readily apparent at Saturday’s Film Independent Spirit Awards ceremony in California, People said. Wearing a tight black dress to the annual awards show, Jolie’s growing baby bump added extra confirmation to the prevailing pregnancy rumors. At least this one is from The United States.

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TMZ.com is reporting this so take it for what it is worth. There are some very strong rumors swirling around this inter-web thing that Justin Timberlake has been fooling around with Kate Hudson while in London, while his girlfriend of more than a year Jessica Beil is here in the United States. And isn’t Kate Hudson showing a little pudge right now?

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Ne-yo was arrested for reckless driving, TMZ.com reports. According to the Web site, the singer - real name Shaffer Smith - was picked up for reckless driving and for driving without a valid license in Cobb County, Georgia on February 19. He was reported to have been driving over 100 mph in his 2006 Range Rover. Oh Ne-yo he didn’t. Oh at least I try.

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And finally, 4 people were sent home from Idol last week. The 4 were really nobodies in the grand scheme of things, they are just cutting the fat. The four people were, Amy, Joanne, Colton and Garrett. Joanne was the plus sized model from Hoboken, Amy was a no one, Colton and Graham were lame. My 2 pics are still in it.

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My Idol Picks

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

OK, I know I had a big update earlier tonight, but I need to inform you of my two choices, one guy and one girl for AI this year.

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Michael Johns for the guys.

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And for the ladies, Carly Smithson.

 

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Saturday Night Alive

Wednesday, February 20th, 2008

Happy Wednesday Kiddies and away I go.

Britney’s father, Jamie, has stepped in to help his daughter regain visitation rights of her two sons. Spears has not seen her sons since her breakdown on January 3. “Jamie Spear’s presence is an extreme positive,” Kevin Federline’s lawyer, Mark Vincent Kaplan, told People. He added that her father’s presence could make it possible “to develop a visitation plan that enables these children to have a mother in their lives.” Hum I just don’t think that 6 weeks is long enough. The longer Britney has to get her head straight, the better.

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Pink has split from her husband of two years, motocross racer Carey Hart. The “Who Knew” singer, 28, married 32-year-old Hart in January 2006 at a ceremony in Costa Rica. The star - real name Alecia Moore - recently denied reports her marriage was in trouble but has now confirmed the split. Moore’s publicist Michele Schweitzer insists Pink and Hart have ended their relationship on amicable terms. Hum I wonder if it was Pink’s wondering eye for the Pink Taco that split them up?

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Oscar-winner Marlee Matlin will join fellow actors Steve Guttenberg and Shannon Elizabeth on the new season of reality show Dancing With The Stars. Other celebrities competing on the show include R&B singer Mario, funnyman Adam Carolla, TV actors Cristian De La Fuente and Marissa Jaret Winokur, and magician Penn Gillette. Celeb athletes taking part in the competition include Miami Dolphins defensive end Jason Taylor, figure skating champ Kristi Yamaguchi, and tennis champion Monica Seles. The reality dance competition begins March 17th, on ABC. Wow, is it just me or is this the biggest bunch of has beens yet?

Uber Mary Zac Efron has confessed to a secret passion (Nope its not for eyeliner) - he loves American Idol. The teen actor loves the talent contest so much he often hides at the back of studio shows - and watches the wannabes perform live. He tells MTV.com, “I like American Idol because it deals with regular people who really have a dream and like to perform. “There was a period where I was actually going to the shows of American Idol. A few years ago, I went, like, almost every week. That was the season Taylor Hicks won. Um, Ok. Wait, Taylor Hicks won Idol?

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Lindsay Lohan’s mother Dina will “set the record straight” about her showbiz family in a new reality show called “Momager.” Dina will show off her life as manager of Lindsay and her other daughter Ali’s showbiz careers in the E! network show - and she promises her A-list offspring will make an appearance to boost ratings. Lohan Sr. says, “This show is more about our family, and Ali’s music, and what we do. Setting the record straight about what’s been written about our family.” “Lindsay will be in and out of the show. She’s my daughter!” But Dina’s ex-husband Michael is skeptical of the role his elder daughter will play in the show - and insists he is having nothing to do with it. He tells the New York Daily News, “Lindsay told me ‘absolutely not’ when I asked if she was going to be involved.” Well Color me there.

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Martha Steward’s Omin Media Company is buying up the rights to Emeril Legasse’s cookbooks, television show, and his licensed kitchen products. However the deal does not include his restaurants. The mind-blowing factor is that the deal went down for 50 million dollars. I wonder if Martha had any insider information on this deal.

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And finally. Well this is definitely some exciting news. The first new Life episode of Saturday Night Live since the strike, will air on Saturday Night. Tina Fey will be the host while Carrie Underwood will be the performer. Sounds like a good show to me.

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Jordin Sparks gets bigger and bigger.

Monday, February 18th, 2008

Happy Monday Kiddies and Happy Presidents day. I woke up a little while ago, and I heard a funny topical joke. How do you know that Abe Lincoln was Jewish? Because he was shot in the temple!!

A judge has granted a request to name Britney Spears’ older brother a trustee to the troubled singer’s funds. The new ruling will give Bryan Spears, 30, and attorney Ivan Taback the authority to serve temporarily as co-trustee powers to the SJP Revocable Trust, reports TMZ.com The trust had been entirely in the singer’s name, but according to court documents filed Thursday, other executors may be added if the acting trustee “is under a legal disability or if by reason of illness or mental or physical disability, in the written opinion of two doctors then practicing medicine, he or she is unable to manage his or her affairs”. I hope this is another step in the right direction. I guess this means buying a new Benz on a whim is just out of the question.

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Oh dear God, please tell me this is not true. Retired Pop Star Jessica Simpson ,is in talks to star in a new reality TV show that will document the recording of her next LP. The 27-year-old has been in the studio recording her upcoming country LP - and her father/manager Joe Simpson insists she is eager to share the process with Country Music Television viewers. He explains, “With Newlyweds, she let everyone into her world. Then she had to shut the world out. “Now she can open it up again so people can see, here’s a girl struggling with self-esteem and finding her way. Country music is about storytelling, after all.” SO how long before her sextape is accidentally released?

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AI Winner Jordin Sparks will be opening for Alicia Keys on Keys’ upcoming, North American As I Am concert tour. Sparks, who won the Outstanding New Artist award at the 39th NAACP Image Awards Thursday night, will help kick off the Alicia Keys tour April 19 in Hampton, Virginia. The 30-date tour — which includes gigs in Philadelphia, Chicago, Minneapolis, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Dallas, Toronto, Montreal and Washington — is scheduled to wrap in New York June 18. I am very excited about this news. Anything to support Idol. Speaking of Idol, I hear that you can download performances on ITunes starting this week.

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Paul McCartney and Heather Mills’ weeklong divorce hearing ended Monday without a deal, and a judge will now impose a settlement on the warring couple. As legal teams left court, McCartney’s lawyer Nicholas Mostyn told reporters that judge Hugh Bennett had reserved his ruling. The judge will now spend several weeks working out a settlement.  Mills and McCartney separated in 2006 after four years of marriage. They went to court to decide on Mills’ share of the former Beatle’s fortune, which is estimated at as much as $1.6 billion. Once a gold digger, always a gold digger. Give her 5 million and get out of his life you skeezer.

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Bai Ling’s good looks and eccentric outfits have frequently put her picture in celebrity magazines, but that doesn’t mean she can take the magazines for free. The Chinese actress was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of shoplifting two celebrity magazines and two packets of batteries at Los Angeles International Airport. The items had a total value of $16, said Sgt. Jim Holcomb of the airport’s police department. The 41-year-old actress was detained by a store employee who summoned police, Holcomb said. She was booked for investigation of misdemeanor shoplifting and released after agreeing to appear in court on March 5. 41? She does not look a day over 50. Um I know she really isn’t a celebrity or anything, but 16 dollars? Bai, I would have bought it for you, for a blumpkin.

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And finally, Lindsay Lohan recreates Marilyn Monroe’s famous and very revealing “Last Sitting” photographs for the new issue of New York Magazine. To put it simply she is topless and in see-through panties in the pics. Wow, she really will do anything for attention.

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Dirty Mommy?

Wednesday, February 13th, 2008

Happy Wednesday Kiddies, and away I go.

Super-hottie Christina Aguleria has denied rumors she is set to bare all in a post-pregnancy nude spread for Playboy magazine. The 27-year-old - who gave birth to her first child, son Max, in January - was reportedly approached by editor-in-chief Hugh Hefner for a saucy shoot in an upcoming issue of the men’s magazine. But a representative for the singer has confirmed the report is “false”, although a close friend of the “Dirty” hitmaker admits the star is “flattered” to be approached. I would go there, I mean have you seen her post-pregnancy fun bags?

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Britney Spears is to have a law in Los Angeles named after her - because her $24,000 police escort to hospital last month prompted councilmen to propose the amendment.  The troubled pop star was taken from her Coldwater Canyon home to UCLA Medical Center on January 31 in an ambulance with a motorcade from the Los Angeles Police Department. The job of the motorcade, which included more than 20 police officers, a helicopter and a team of intervention specialists, was to block off traffic ahead and behind the ambulance carrying Spears to hospital, and to keep the paparazzi at bay. And the move has inspired L.A. City Councilman Dennis P. Zine to propose a safety zone be set up to protect areas around celebrities, hospitals, traffic, businesses and homes. First a cocktail, now a law, well it is great being Britney.

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Well this is interesting. Lindsay Lohan is working with Ne-yo on her new album - the follow-up to her 2005 sophomore release A Little More Personal. The Mean Girls star is also rumored to be working with rapper 50 Cent for her latest music project. Can anyone say threesome?

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A Los Angeles judge has sentenced the rapper known as The Game to 60 days in jail for having a gun in a school zone. The Game, whose real name is Jayceon Taylor, also was ordered to complete 150 hours of community service and three years probation after he pleaded no contest to the felony charge, TMZ.com said Monday. The charge stems from a February 2007 incident in which Taylor allegedly pulled a gun and threatened a player from an opposing team during a pick-up basketball game at a school in South Los Angeles. Taylor, 28, also had faced three felony counts for making criminal threats and exhibiting a firearm in the presence of a peace officer, but two counts were tossed out as part of his plea agreement, TMZ.com said. I just hope he does not play that favorite crime “Game” drop the soap.

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Speaking of rappers in trouble, Lil’ Wayne has been indicted on drugs and weapons charges after he was arrested in Arizona last month. At an arraignment hearing on Friday the 25-year-old - real name Dwayne Michael Carter Jr. - pleaded not guilty to charges of possession of a narcotic drug for sale, possession of dangerous drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia and misconduct involving weapons. The rapper’s tour bus was stopped on January 22, 2008, at a U.S. Border Patrol checkpoint near Dateland, Arizona. Federal agents searched the bus and arrested Carter after reportedly finding marijuana, cocaine, ecstasy and miscellaneous drug paraphernalia as well as a 40-caliber pistol. Carter is due back in court on March 7 for a status hearing. But his attorney James Tilson has insisted the star’s forthcoming U.S. tour will not be affected. Well that does not help out his situation.

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Aretha Franklin is upset that Beyoncé introduced Tina Turner as the Queen at the Grammy awards on Sunday night. Aretha things that Beyoncé or the Grammy writers were taking a direct potshot at her. Um, simmer down there, the whole world does not revolve around you there Aretha.

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And finally, Paris Hilton’s younger brother, Barron, was arrested yesterday morning for a dui. That’s right kiddies, I said morning. The 18 year old allegedly struck a garage worker when he pulled into a gas station. All though the worker was not seriously injured, he did insist on calling the cops. Barron’s blood alcohol level was .14, which is double the legal limit in California. Well it definitely runs in the family.

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Rehab is the cool thing to do.

Monday, February 11th, 2008

Happy Monday Kiddies and might I ask, Does anyone have a coat? When I got to my car this morning it was 8 Flippin degrees. That’s insane yo.

Amy Winehouse wasn’t physically present at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards Sunday night, her presence was surely felt. The troubled singer took home the coveted Record of the Year, edging out Rihanna and Justin Timberlake. She also won Best New Artist and Best Pop Vocal Album. “Rehab” took home Song of the Year. So I amazed that rehab is now the “IN” thing. Whatever, good job Wino…

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Here are a partial list of the winners.

Producer of the Year, Non-Classical: Mark Ronson.

Pop Vocal Album: “Back to Black,” Amy Winehouse.

Female Pop Vocal Performance: “Rehab,” Amy Winehouse.

Male Pop Vocal Performance: “What Goes Around…Comes Around,” Justin Timberlake.

Pop Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: “Makes Me Wonder,” Maroon 5.

Pop Collaboration With Vocals: “Gone Gone Gone (Done Moved On),” Robert Plant & Alison Krauss.

Pop Instrumental Album: “The Mix-Up,” Beastie Boys.

Pop Instrumental Performance: “One Week Last Summer,” Joni Mitchell.

Traditional Pop Vocal Album: “Call Me Irresponsible,” Michael Buble.

Alternative Music Album: “Icky Thump,” The White Stripes.

Rock Album: “Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace,” Foo Fighters.

Rock Song: “Radio Nowhere,” Bruce Springsteen, songwriter (Bruce Springsteen).

Solo Rock Vocal Performance: “Radio Nowhere,” Bruce Springsteen.

Rock Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocals: “Icky Thump,” The White Stripes.

Hard Rock Performance: “The Pretender,” Foo Fighters.

Metal Performance: “Final Six,” Slayer.

Speaking of rehab. Pat O’Brien has entered one. The 59-year-old host of The Insider has checked into a facility for unspecified treatment. A statement from show producers confirms, “O’Brien and his doctors felt this is the best course for maintaining his sobriety.”O’Brien made headlines in 2005 when he spent time in rehab for alcoholism, after lewd voicemail messages he had left a female acquaintance were leaked online.

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Actor Brad Renfro died from an accidental heroin overdose, the L.A. County coroner said Friday. The Client actor was found dead on January 15. He was 25. Well I could have told you that drugs were involved like 2 weeks ago.

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Hollywood beauty Scarlett Johansson has fueled rumors she is to marry boyfriend Ryan Reynolds after she was spotted in Los Angeles looking at wedding dresses. The Lost In Translation star, who has been dating the actor for just under one year, last month denied reports the Definitely, Maybe hunk had proposed to her, with her spokesperson claiming there was “no truth” to the story. But the 23-year-old was seen with her mother and sister at the Monique Lhuillier boutique in L.A. last week, where they “stayed for a while” viewing a variety of gowns, according to the New York Post’s gossip column PageSix. Good for her, I actually like the fact that she does everything with class and dignity.

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Farrah Fawcett is winning her battle with cancer - the actress is now “free” of the disease, according to her longtime friend Cher. The ex-Charlie’s Angels star has been receiving groundbreaking cancer treatment, which is banned in America, in a German clinic over recent months. Fawcett was originally declared cancer-free in February 2007, but doctors found new cancer cells just three months later. But following the latest batch of treatment, the 61-year-old’s cancer is now dormant again - and Cher, who has received similar treatment at the German clinic to combat the Epstein-Barr virus, is ecstatic her friend is on the road to recovery. Cher tells news show Access Hollywood, “She’s now cancer-free.” Oh thank the good lord up above. Maybe now she will appear in that Charlie’s Angels remake I have heard about.

And finally, Seigfied and Roy plan to make a one-night-only comeback next February, performing their signature show at a fundraiser more than five years after a tiger attack ended their long-running production on the Las Vegas Strip. Fischbacher, 68, and Horn, 63, will perform at the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute’s “Keep Memory Alive” fundraiser at a location yet to be confirmed. This year, tickets to the charity dinner cost $1,500; the event raised more than $12 million.

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Sad and Depressing

Wednesday, February 6th, 2008

Happy Wednesday Kiddies, and away I go.

Well once again I am one of the first media resources to report this, and I want to thank the LA Times for the heads up. Fantastical Pop Star Britney Spears was released from a psychiatric ward at the UCLA Medical Center today after nearly a week of treatment. It was unclear where she was going, but sources said she might head to one of her homes before seeking additional treatment. Unlike the spectacle surrounding her trip to the Westwood medical facility last week, she slipped out with relatively little fanfare. A private security detail escorted her in contrast to last week when more than a dozen Los Angeles police officers escorted Spears to the hospital via motorcade. BRITNEY please turn around, follow the light back to your safe zone. I beg you.

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Actor Heath Ledger died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs, including painkillers, tranquilizers and sleeping aids, officials said on Wednesday. “We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications,” the New York City Medical Examiner’s Office said in a statement. Australian-born Ledger, 28, renowned for his role as a conflicted gay cowboy in the 2005 movie “Brokeback Mountain,” was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on January 22, naked and with several prescription drugs nearby. His death shocked film fans and fellow actors around the world and added his name to the list of movie stars who died young like Marilyn Monroe and James Dean. Oh wow, here we go again. Guys, please lay off the booger candy and the liquid courage.

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Police in London reportedly questioned troubled singer Amy Winehouse about a well-publicized video that appears to show her smoking a crack pipe. Winehouse, 24, checked into rehab shortly after the footage hit the Internet last month. She is also seen and heard stating on the video that she had just taken six valium tablets. The BBC said the singer has been interviewed but not arrested. The report also said police plan to continue their investigation. I am kind of bummed out by all the negative stories that I am reporting so far today.

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Well here is something to lighten the mood a little bit. Pop star Shakira is auctioning off items of clothing from her 2007 Oral Fixation tour for charity. The big-hearted Latin beauty is selling more than 40 stage costumes to raise funds for her Bare Feet Foundation, which is leading a project to build a school for impoverished kids in her native Colombia. Among the items up for sale on the eBay Giving Works website include a lavender skirt with turquoise and coral beading, a low cut red dress with large, wing-like sleeves, and a blue tank top baring the slogan, ‘For Those Who Love to Rock.’ Good for you Shakira, way to break the trend of drunken mess of pop stars.

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Lindsay Lohan insists she is wrongly portrayed as someone who is always out partying - because bad pictures make her look drunk. The actress is sick of the media fueling her wild child reputation, claiming she is not out drinking as often as the press claim. Lohan spent last summer in rehab and 84 minutes in jail after two driving under the influence incidents.  Her party lifestyle also landed her in trouble with a Hollywood studio boss angry about her poor time-keeping. Um, maybe it is the fact that you are a train-wreck.

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And finally, The mother of Brandy and Ray J are suing Kim Kardashian. Supposedly while Kim was dating Ray J she let Kim borrow her credit card and she charged over $100,000 on it! Maybe she spent the money on butt implants.

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Calvin gives Eva Mad Love

Monday, February 4th, 2008

Happy Monday Bitches and away I go. Being a homeowner is such a great concept.

Lawyers for troubled singer Britney Spears are heading to court to fight an order which has given her father control of her estate, according to reports. The “Toxic” star is currently being held at a Los Angeles hospital for psychiatric treatment, and on Friday a judge granted her father Jamie, and lawyer Andrew Wallet, temporary conservatorship - meaning they are in complete charge of Spears’ medical, financial and legal affairs. Jamie even has the right to restrict people visiting the 26-year-old. But a court hearing is scheduled for Monday, and according reports from People.com and TMZ.com, Spears’ attorneys are expected to object to the amount of control which has been handed to her father. God her career really has become toxic.

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Troubled singer Amy Winehouse was temporarily released from rehab on Monday - to apply for a U.S. visa. The “Back To Black” singer left the London clinic for just a few hours to meet officials at the U.S Embassy. She was accompanied by her father Mitch and a nurse, as the terms of her treatment mean she must remain under supervision at all times. It is believed Winehouse is applying for a visa to attend the Grammy’s in Los Angeles on February 10, where she is nominated for six awards. Oh that would be a good night for her, she is basically guaranteed to win at least 2 awards. But right back to rehab after the awards show.

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Calvin Klein has pledged its support to its newest spokesperson Eva Mendes - despite her recent entry into a rehab facility. The actress was unveiled as the new face of Calvin Klein Fragrances last month - on the same day she was admitted to Cirque Lodge amid reports she is battling substance abuse issues. In a press announcement released Monday - but prepared before the 33-year-old checked into the Utah center - the firm says Eva “embodies the sexy, provocative essence of the Calvin Klein brand and we are thrilled that she will be the newest iconic beauty to represent Calvin Klein Fragrances”. I bet I would look good in her Calvin’s.

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American Idol “star” (and I use that term oh so loosely) star Katharine McPhee has married actor Nick Cokas in a lavish ceremony in Los Angeles. The 23-year-old singer-turned-actress has been dating Cokas - who is 19 years her senior - for over a year after they met on the set of a theatre production. And the couple, who got engaged last year, finally wed at Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church on Saturday, according to People.com. McPhee wore a strapless ivory Manuel Mota gown to walk down the aisle at the ceremony which was attended by 305 guests, including fellow American Idol contestants Kellie Pickler and Mandisa. I give them 6 months max.

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As I reported earlier, Eighties teen heartthrobs New Kids on the block are reportedly recording a new album in secret. Singer Danny Woods recently attempted to shoot down increasing rumors the boyband is planning to reunite, insisting there had been “no discussion” of a comeback. But a track was uploaded onto the group’s newly-active official Web site last week - and sources tell the New York Post the group has almost completed work on a new LP, with the help of legendary music mogul Irving Azoff. Oh little mango is excited just thinking about this.

And finally, Kelly Osborne may be a self-confessed addict who has trust issues with men … but she’s the happiest she’s ever been. “I was born an addict and I’ll always be an addict,” Osborne, 23, tells Fabulous magazine, a new supplement from the News of The World. “But I’ve learned to live with it.” The youngest Osborne daughter, checked herself into rehab back in 2004, during the filming of her family’s reality TV show says: “There are different levels of addiction, whether it be drugs, spending money, overeating or painting your nails 17 times a day. It’s an addictive gene and you have it the rest of your life.” Um, I am kind of feeling bad for her now.

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