Crossing the Blues

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Paris Hilton And Brooke Mueller Film Reality Show In Pink Bentley

 
 Paris Hilton And Brooke Mueller Film Reality Show In Pink Bentley

I will never get used to Paris Hilton’s pink Bentley. It really looks like Barbie’s dream car, doesn’t it? LOL!

Here Paris is with reality buddy Brooke Mueller shooting a scene for their new Oxygen show in Los Feliz, California. This doesn’t look like a particularly exciting scene. It’s nothing like that knife incident last week! Too bad her cameras weren’t allowed to film that action.

I’m not too concerned about ratings though. We all know that Paris Hilton knows how to get attention. Give that girl a pair of fishnet stockings and a stage and let her loose!

Lily Allen Is Engaged! Sam Cooper Popped The Question

 
 Lily Allen Is Engaged! Sam Cooper Popped The Question

Lily Allen has announced that she is engaged to boyfriend Sam Cooper. He proposed to her on a beach in Bali on Christmas Day. Wow – talk about a perfect setting. The Daily Mail is reporting that the pair were watching the sunset on the balcony of their suite at Amankila.
“Lily was telling everyone that she and Sam had just got engaged – they could not keep the smiles off their faces. It couldn’t have been more romantic. The resort is just so peaceful and picturesque.”
Sounds magical.

This has been a rough year for Lily.  Not only did she miscarry, but she was hospitalized for a blood poisoning. Thankfully, her sister previously said that Lily is ready to try again for another child.
Wishing her success and sending her a congratulations for the engagement.

Nicole Richie Won’t Stop Hitting The Gym Now That She’s Married

 
 Nicole Richie Won’t Stop Hitting The Gym Now That She’s Married

I guess those reports that Nicole Richie was hitting the gym several times a week to prepare for her wedding were false. Here she is – happily married – heading into her private facility.

The holidays are upon us and if you are anything like me, you’ve over-indulged a bit. Perhaps, Nicole is staying on top of it all. Smart girl! The reality star admitted last week that the holidays are one of her favorite times of the year. It’s best to enjoy them guilt free!!

Kelly Osbourne Goes NUTS On Luke Worrall On Twitter

 Kelly Osbourne Goes NUTS On Luke Worrall On Twitter

Wow! It looks like Kelly Osbourne isn’t over the fact that her relationship with Luke Worrall ended on a sour note (to say the least). For the last few days, Kelly has been ripping Luke apart on her Twitter feed. I can’t post the picture as the main shot of the post because she curses a bit (in true Osbourne fashion) and I don’t want you to read that unless you choose to.

Here are a few of her tweets. I didn’t correct the spelling:
  • He used me for my money and a free ride he is lucky I am not spilling the hole truth about what he did!
  • What do you do when someone lies in the darkest way and you try to tell the person that was lied 2 but they don’t believe you?
  • wow just found something out that has hurt my feelings so bad :( and christmas was going so well…
  • Iam and always will be 2 good 4 @luke_worrall darling ur pretty face will only get you so far because u don’t have the brains to back it up
  • Dont think I have ever felt so stupid he made a fool of me going to be off Twitter for a while never felt heart brake like this in my life

 The last time Kelly opened up about Luke, she called him her “best friend”. This was after their split. My guess is she just found out something terrible that set her off the edge.

Taylor Momsen Says She’s “A Product”

 
 Taylor Momsen Says She’s “A Product”

You always wonder if the younger celebrities get what the industry is all about, or if they only care about the limelight. At 17, Taylor Momsen says she understands that at the end of the day, she’s a product that needs to be sold.
“I kind of woke up one morning and was like, ‘Oh I see what’s happening, I get everything.’ “I woke up and was like, ‘I get it, I’m a product.’ “
The Pretty Reckless singer – who started acting on ‘Gossip Girl’ when she was 14 – wasn’t prepared for fame.
“Fame just kind of happens overnight. No one prepares you for it. On ‘Gossip Girl’, I was just going to work, doing what I’ve always done, and then all of a sudden you’re like, ‘Woah!’ “But you get used to it. You ignore it – because whatever people say about me doesn’t bother me at all. If you’re in high school or college or at work, someone’s not going to like you. It’s inevitable. But it doesn’t mean anything.”
Most celebrities say that they aren’t affected by the negativity, but how can you NOT be?

Natalie Portman Opens Up About Her Pregnancy And Engagement

 Natalie Portman Opens Up About Her Pregnancy And Engagement

Were you as shocked as I was yesterday when Natalie Portman’s rep confirmed that the ‘Black Swan’ star is pregnant and engaged? I mean, OMG! Now Natalie herself has released a statement about the exciting news.
“I have always kept my private life private,” the actress said, “But I will say that I am indescribably happy and feel very grateful to have this experience.”
I guess there was really no way Natalie could keep this private: she’s probably going to be at all the awards shows because of her performance in ‘Black Swan’ and she also has the movie ‘No Strings Attached,’ ‘Your Highness,’ and ‘Thor‘ to promote in 2011.

Natalie’s already had an amazing year in 2010 with all the accolades she’s getting for ‘Black Swan’; it looks like 2011 is shaping up to be even more memorable!

Vanessa Hudgens Doing Fine Without Zac Efron

 
 Vanessa Hudgens Doing Fine Without Zac Efron

Vanessa Hudgens was photographed arriving for a lunch date with a few friends at at Studio Cafe in Los Angeles yesterday afternoon. One of the people Vanessa met up with was former Disney costar Matt Prokop. Nice to see she’s catching up with old friends.

The actress wore an over-sized white cardigan (minus that bear faux fur contraption she wore over it last week) and showed no signs of grief over her recent split with Zac Efron. A source recently said that the relationship just ran its course.
“They were together for so long. It just ran its course.”
Guess we won’t be using the term ‘Zanessa’ anymore… which I am very thankful for.  Sometimes the celebrity couple name mash-ups are cute and other times they just aren’t.

Kate Gosselin’s New Year’s Resolution: To Find A New Man

 
 Kate Gosselin’s New Year’s Resolution: To Find A New Man

Oh boy!! Single men everywhere better watch out because Kate Gosselin is looking for love.  Rob Shuter of PopEater told ABC News that a close friend disclosed Kate’s romantic plans.
“She thinks she is a fantastic catch. Not only does she think she has never looked better, Kate also now has a ton of money. As far as she’s concerned, there is nothing not to like. She’s beautiful, rich and thinks of herself as very easy to get along with.”
Very easy to get along with? Has she seen the first few seasons of ‘Jon and Kate Plus 8′? LOL! Actually, after the divorce there has been a noticeable different in Kate. The split most certainly softened her. Hopefully, the mom of 8 will be able to find love again.

In the past, Kate has said that she is looking for a “tough guy“. Wonder if she’s still sticking to that plan?

This photo set is from yesterday afternoon when Kate went tanning. Man! ‘Dancing with the Stars‘ sure left this one with some bad habits.

Saturday, December 25, 2010

Danielle Staub to Ex-Castmates: Be Nice!

As someone who might get murdered any day now, Danielle Staub is trying to make the most of each second.

That's why she wants 2011 to be worry-free, telling Radar Online that her resolution is to "get in touch with my fun side."

"That is what I want. I want the fun girl to come out," Staub said. "Fun is sexy and cute and dorky. I'm all those things... I am me. There is always going to be haters and they win when they bring me down."

Sucky Staub

 Danielle Staub to Ex-Castmates: Be Nice!

Foremost among those haters, of course, are The Real Housewives of New Jersey, Danielle's former co-stars. Does she have any advice for Teresa Giudice and company?

"Stop being mean girls and resolve to be nice to everyone. Period. There is a much better existence."

Of course, that better existence involves being married to a rich person. Staub says she's on the lookout for a mate ("I'm leaning more towards a male.") and his bank account will play a key role.

"I was married to a man with $100 million dollars. Why would I go down from that?"

Seriously, people, in their a worse human being alive than Danielle Staub?

Report: Brett Favre Asked Jenn Sterger For Masturbation Video

Former New York Jets employee Jenn Sterger, who was allegedly sent photos of Brett Favre's penis (maybe you heard), also got a text from the NFL star.

A text in which he asks her for a video of her masturbating.

That's according to sources connected to NFL's investigation into the star's conduct in 2008. The video request reportedly came months after the pics.

Hot Jenn Sterger PictureThe Legendary Brett Favre
THUMBS UP: I'm a fan. Now how 'bout pleasuring yourself on tape?



It's not clear if Jenn Sterger turned over the masturbation video request to the NFL, which has yet to decide if Favre violated its personal conduct policy.

Even if he violated a cardinal rule by texting his small junk, according to Charles Barkley, it's becoming clear that Brett Favre is a wild, sexual freak.

He admitted hollering at Sterger, as heard on the voicemail leaked online, and while he denies sending any photos of his wang, you have to wonder.

Who the heck knows what specifics are true, but between this and Rex Ryan's foot fetish video, the Jets PR department has a lot on its plate lately.

Lindsay Lohan Swears: I Was Clean!

Contrary to the allegations of former Betty Ford staffer Dawn Holland, Lindsay Lohan says she was stone cold sober the night of their fight in rehab.

According to Lohan's camp, she met a friend at the Viceroy Hotel in Palm Springs, Calif., on December 11 to get her hair done. That's her excuse.

While there, sources say Lindsay Lohan knocked back Shirley Temples - the famous non-alcoholic mixed drink - along with an order of fries. That's it.

Lo-Ho-Hooo
Was Lindsay Lohan bombed that night? [Photo: Pacific Coast News]

 Lindsay Lohan Swears: I Was Clean!

Sources claim Lindsay eventually headed back to her sober house, completely sober, at around 1 a.m., and that's when Holland confronted her.

Holland claims she smelled alcohol on Lindsay Lohan, who was reportedly out past curfew, and that the train wreck refused to take a breathalyzer.

Lohan claims she asked for the test in an attempt to prove her sobriety but was denied it by Holland, who she says has "had it out" for her.

The details vary depending on who you believe, but it got physical.

Holland alleges Lohan hurt her bad enough for her to go on workers' comp. Lindsay says Holland came at her first, but admits she pushed back.

Lohan was quick to play the victim card in the wake of the incident, which resulted in a call to the police and a battery complaint by the staffer.

The chemical dependency technician was fired by Betty Ford for talking to TMZ about this, and by doing so, may have even broken the law.

Lohan faces a possible police inquiry if officials believe she may have violated her probation in any way during her latest ridiculous incident.

Happy Birthday, Holly Madison!

It's a special Holly Day for a certain, often-naked reality star.
Holly Madison turns 31 today, likely celebrating the occasion by giving thanks that she's no longer having intercourse with a man old enough to be her grandfather.

Holly Day

 Happy Birthday, Holly Madison!

A failed Dancing with the Stars contestant, Madison has turned her penchant for nudity into a series with E!. This would be slightly more impressive if that network didn't hand out reality shows like they were Chinese food menus.


Still, Holly has worked her way up from humble beginnings in Oregon to being named the top Hooters girl of all-time by that restaurant chain in 2008. Talk about an accomplishment! Send in your birthday wishes now and ogle away at the following photo montage:

Hugh and Holly
Hugh Hefner says he'll always love Holly Madison. She says she'll always love the attention that came with dating Hugh Hefner.


Kendra Wilkinson and Holly Madison
Kendra Wilkinson and Holly Madison are seen here at Las Vegas' Wet Republic over Memorial Day weekend of 2009. Which of these beauties would you prefer to have sex with?


Holly on Halloween
This is actually a pretty conservative look for Holly Madison. She's naked so often that Halloween means little to her.


Career Centerfold
Don't worry, folks. Holly Madison says she has plans to get naked for Playboy again.

Jennifer Aniston Shunning Chelsea Handler After Angelina Jolie Bashing

Chelsea Handler made headlines recently for calling Angelina Jolie a c*%t and tearing her a new one. Chels' BFF, Jennifer Aniston, is reportedly not thrilled.

Jen is not an Angelina fan either, for obvious reasons, but she was so mortified at Chelsea's insults that she has decided to distance herself from Handler.

"Jen and Chelsea haven't officially fallen out but they won't be close for a long time unless Chelsea promises to never talk about Angelina," a friend says.

We'd HandlerPouty Jen
POORLY HANDLED: Chelsea crossed the line, Jen feels.

 Jennifer Aniston Shunning Chelsea Handler After Angelina Jolie Bashing

The friend adds: "She understands that what Chelsea did, she did out of loyalty to Jen, but it didn't help. In fact, it made things significantly worse."

We can see that. Handler saying she's not a fan is one thing, but labeling Jolie a home-wrecking skank and the c-word to boot? A tad over the line.

Calling Jolie a phony, Handler quipped "She gives interviews, 'I don't have a lot of female friends.' Cause you're a f**king c*%t ... a f**king b!tch."


Those remarks came just weeks after spending Thanksgiving with Jennifer in Mexico, effectively trying Aniston in with her tirades by association.

"Jen is and has always been a private person," a friend of Aniston's says. "It's one thing to bash Angelina in private; it's another to do it in public."

"Chelsea should know better and is feeling Jen's cold shoulder."

Rough. But hey, at least she has 50 Cent in bed to console her.

Here's a portion of Handler's evisceration of Angelina Jolie ...


Kendall and Kylie Jenner Talk Spin-Off, Facebook and More

Kendall and Kylie Jenner are featured in the February issue of Teen Vogue.

The former kept most of her clothes on for the shoot, while the latter made us frightened to imagine a spin-off featuring these two at some point: "It's something to think about," Kylie said.

Somewhere, the dollar signs in Kris Jenner's eyes just lit up.

Kendall PicKylie Pic

 Kendall and Kylie Jenner Talk Spin-Off, Facebook and More

Kendall also dished on the designer hand-me-down process she and her sibling enjoy.

"Whenever our sisters are done with clothes, they give me and Kylie stuff," she says. "Khloé has my shoe size, so I've gotten some amazing Louboutins from her. And Kim gave me a black snakeskin Balenciaga for my birthday."

What other nuggets did we learn from Kendall and Kylie Jenner in this interview? Such gems as advice doled out to them by Kim, Kourtney and company: "Don't Google yourself" and "Your friends and family know you better than the Internet does!"

(Let's also hope: "Avoid Ray J and video cameras at all times!")

In closing, Kendall says she's hooked on Facebook: "I go on and stalk people. I tried to quit it for six months, but then I just started signing on from friends' accounts."

Pair of Sisters

Who Would You Rather: Michelle Ryan Edition!

Michelle Ryan (Rex's Wife)A Michelle Ryan Photo
I'm significantly more attracted to ...

 Who Would You Rather: Michelle Ryan Edition!

Michelle Ryan is an English actress and the wife of New York Jets head coach Rex Ryan. Okay, they're two different gals. But that begs the question ...

Who's the bigger turn on? The pretty star of the UK soap EastEnders and NBC's short-lived Bionic Woman reboot or the kinky foot fetish video star?

What Rex's wife lacks in youth, she makes up for with originality. So which Michelle Ryan would you rather ... y'know? Vote below ... it's TOE go time!

Study: 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom Increase Awareness, Reduce Teen Pregnancy Rates

MTV makes a killing promoting debauchery among dumbass kids.

Watch these Jersey Shore clips and you won't argue that. But according to a new study, two programs on the network may actually benefit society.

America's teen birth rate plummeted in 2009 after rising from 2005 to 2007, and experts say 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom open youths' eyes.

Maci Bookout and Bentley
Teen Mom's Maci Bookout and son Bentley.

 Study: 16 & Pregnant and Teen Mom Increase Awareness, Reduce Teen Pregnancy Rates

THG recently debated whether Teen Mom glorifies teen pregnancy.

According to The National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, it may do the reverse, as 82 percent of teens say the shows help them understand the challenges of pregnancy and parenthood - and why they should avoid it.

"Entertainment media is one of the nation's favorite punching bags, but it can be and often is a force for good," says group spokesman Bill Albert.

"Some critics say these shows glamorize teen pregnancy, but our survey data shows that's not the case — that not only do they not glamorize it, but teens who have seen it suggest it makes the realities of teen parenthood more real to them."

It's true ... Amber Portwood is basically a living, breathing deterrent.

Chronicling the travails of teen moms and dads through rocky relationships and the emotional swings of having a baby, 16 and Pregnant debuted in 2009.

Its spinoff, Teen Mom, has followed the cast in subsequent months and years. MTV just released a trailer for Teen Mom 2, featuring a new crop of moms.

While it remains to be seen if the success (and paydays) of the original cast members send the opposite message going forward, this is encouraging.

A positive message getting across. From MTV. A Christmas miracle?

Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson Reach X-Mas Truce

Moksana
All is right in Gibsonland ... for 24 hours or so.

 Oksana Grigorieva, Mel Gibson Reach X-Mas Truce

Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva won't be battling over custody this Christmas. Well, probably. They're splitting the holiday with baby Lucia down the middle.

Lucia will spend Christmas Eve with Oksana and the day itself with Mel. The plan was hashed out after Mel was awarded additional custody this month in court.

It should go off without a hitch ... though you never know. Mel actually almost called the police on Oksana for refusing to turn Lucia over on time recently.

Either way, December 26 it is so BACK ON!

Oprah on Sarah Palin Presidential Chances: Nil!

From one influential to woman to another, Oprah Winfrey has a message for Sarah Palin: best of luck with that 2012 Presidential campaign... you'll need it!

In the latest issue of Parade, the talk show host refers to the reality star as "charming and likable." But can she foresee Palin as President of the United States? No.

"It does not scare me because I believe in the intelligence of the American public," Oprah said.

One and Only O

 Oprah on Sarah Palin Presidential Chances: Nil!

Winfrey also admits she's "succumbed" to the notion that she's a "brand," while explaining how Michael Jackson influenced her decision to branch off with her own network.

"I thought, I don't want to be Michael Jackson. This [Vanity Fair] article specifically said that after Thriller, which sold over 100 million albums and is still the highest-selling album of all time, when he then did Bad, which sold 20 million albums, he felt like a failure. Anybody today would bow down in prayer for 20 million.

"I didn't want to be that person who's been given this great opportunity of a network and thinking, but how am I going to make it what the Oprah Show has been for 25 years? What I recognize is that it took me at least 10 solid years to build [that show]."

OWN will launch on January 1.

OWN Logo

Demi Lovato Settles with Assault Victim

Alex Welch Picture

 Demi Lovato Settles with Assault Victim

After a bit of back-and-forth in the press between attorneys, Demi Lovato has settled with Alex Welch.
Terms of the financial arrangement were not disclosed, but the rehabbing singer will pay the back-up dancer - who she slugged in the face prior to entering a treatment facility in Illinois - a certain amount in order to avoid a lawsuit.

Said Donald Karpel, Welch's lawyer, TMZ: "The parties are satisfied and the dispute has been resolved amicably and completely."

The incident with Welch was reportedly rock bottom for Demi. She sought treatment, remains in seclusion and will hopefully return to public life a stronger, happier individual.

Cisco Adler: Engaged to Barbara Stoyanoff!

Barbara Stoyanoff and Cisco Adler
Congrats to Cisco Adler and Barbara Stoyanoff!

Cisco Adler: Engaged to Barbara Stoyanoff!

Cisco Adler is off the market. Ladies, it's Christmas. Get over it.

The musician and ex-boyfriend of Mischa Barton and Kim Stewart proposed to his model girlfriend, Barbara Stoyanoff, about a month ago.

"They are very happy," a source says, and they are set to walk down the aisle in February. We may never hear from him again after ...

Rachel Uchitel Embarks on New Career Path


One which still involves sneaking around, interestingly.

In an ironic twist, the woman whose clandestine relationships with David Boreanaz and Tiger Woods gained national attention wants to be a P.I.

Rachel Uchitel and Tiger Woods Photo
We can't believe it either, Tiges.

 Rachel Uchitel Embarks on New Career Path

“I decided to go back to school and get my private investigation license! I’ve learned to shoot a weapon. I had to Taser someone,” Uchitel told Fox 411.

“I even had to get pepper sprayed, so I know what the effects are."

Somewhere, Elin Nordegren wishes she could've done the honors.

"I’ve already gone under cover," says the aspiring investigator. "In court, we actually do real stuff for the investigator who’s teaching the class."


Rachel Uchitel was generally pretty good at hiding her romantic affairs with Woods and Boreanaz ... at least until they both blew up in her face.

In any case, she's serious about making this her life now.

“I’m going to work under my professor, Dale Gustafson, who runs DGA Detectives,” she said. "I will take the test and be able to open up my own business under Dale’s license with him as a mentor until I get the hours to get my own license."

“Having my own detective agency would be something I’d love to do. I’m actually trying to convince some of my friends to invest. I'm going to search for a missing girl. I’ve been obsessed with finding missing people for so long.”

Hey, it beats breaking up marriages ...

Rachel Uchitel
Insert obligatory Bones pun here.

“It’s hard to find somebody who can be accepting of all the stuff that they’ve read and choose to be with me for who I really am," Uchitel admits.

"Obviously, there are a lot of guys that are kind of around, but... it’s more my fault than anyone else’s. I guess I’m just kind of scared of dating.”

Plus, only dating married, wealthy guys really limits the pool.

Ryan Reynolds-Scarlett Johannson Divorce: Filed


Just a few weeks after their separation was announced, Reynolds has begun the process of officially ending his two-year marriage to Johansson.

Already separated from Johansson, Reynolds filed for divorce Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court. Scarlett filed her response simultaneously.

Scar J.Ryan R.

 Ryan Reynolds-Scarlett Johannson Divorce: Filed

Both sides cite December 14 as their date of separation, and neither seeks spousal support in what by all accounts is a mutual, amicable split.

Sources believe that the couple simply grew apart under the strain of managing two thriving careers, and are breaking up on pleasant terms.

They were married in a private ceremony in Canada in 2008. It's too bad it didn't work out, but at least there was no real scandal involved.

Do Not Effin' Get NEAR Jennifer Aniston!

Looks like Chelsea Handler isn't the only person Jennifer Aniston doesn't want near her. An insider on the set of her new movie describes her "ring of buffers."

"It was an unspoken thing that you couldn't get within 20 feet of Jen. She surrounded herself with a ring of buffers at all times," says a Wanderlust source.

"She traveled with them from her trailer to the set and back."

Jennifer Aniston: Diva?
Is Jen pulling a diva act on us?

 Do Not Effin' Get NEAR Jennifer Aniston!

 Her rep calls this "false," and says "Jennifer had a blast filming Wanderlust."

So what really happened on the set? Will this new movie bomb like her previous 20 efforts? Will she ever stop loving Brad Pitt? We may never know ...

Lindsay Lohan Accuser Pulls a Complete 180

The fired Betty Ford staff member who accused Lindsay Lohan of battery in a recent altercation now says she will drop her criminal complaint.

Not only that, Dawn Holland's attorney says she will not even cooperate with the authorities in any inquiry into the troubled starlet's behavior.

She says Lindsay should absolutely not be prosecuted.

Put a Cardigan On
That top has to be a violation of some kind, however.

 Lindsay Lohan Accuser Pulls a Complete 180

Holland, who was fired after revealing potentially confidential info to TMZ, had said initially that Lindsay's attack put her on worker's comp.

Holland's lawyer, Keith Davidson, says she won't press charges, "nor will she be assisting any further in the investigation or prosecution."

Asked how his client would respond if she's subpoenaed, Davidson replied, "She won't." Basically, no witness equals no case against LiLo.

Both recovering addicts, Dawn says she and Lindsay share a bond, and regardless of whether she was clean that night, wants to move on.

Davidson says Dawn does not want "in any way shape or form to do anything that would violated Lindsay's probation or cause an arrest."

"A crime has quite simply not been committed by Ms. Lohan."

Chris Harrison Teases, Hopes For Bachelor Pad 2

Bachelor Pad was a sleeper hit this summer.

Sure, it has none of the Bachelor spoilers, scandals or love triangles that make its parent shows so compelling. But the competition was definitely fun.

As such, host-pimp Chris Harrison wants to run it back with some changes, and thinks there's a good chance ABC will give producers that opportunity.

Dave Good, Natalie Getz
A dramatic scene from the first season of Bachelor Pad.

 Chris Harrison Teases, Hopes For Bachelor Pad 2

"It's not official, but I'm hearing good things from everybody at ABC and the creators of the show," says Harrison. "Everybody wants to do it again."

"Nobody has officially signed on the dotted line, but I feel really good that it's going to happen again. ABC really liked what it did for them."

"It helped fill that summer void. It was a reunion show without being a reunion show. We were able to turn our reunion show into a game show."

The first Bachelor Pad, won by David Good and Natalie Getz, could set the stage for a bigger and better version come next summer, as well.

"With a little more time, a little more money and energy, it would be a much better show. I think we all want a second shot," Chris said.

We can only hope he gets it.

Steven Tyler Won't Act Like Simon Cowell

Having already sat in for numerous season 10 auditions, Steven Tyler has a clear idea of how he'll serve as an American Idol judge. And it won't be akin to a certain cantankerous Brit.

"I'm really not one for giving insults," Tyler says. "[Contestants] have a voice and I don't want them not singing to their kids when they grow up."

The show will likely feature fewer trainwrecks during its opening set of episodes, which should make things easier for Tyler. Below, however, this Christmas promo does give voice to those without a good voice:




American Idol Christmas Promo



As for his new partner in judging, Tyler has nothing but great things to say about Jennifer Lopez.

"First and foremost, she's a lady and she's not afraid to show that at any given time... she's exactly what I thought she'd be. She's street."

Well... okay then. Chime in now, readers: Are you excited about the addition of Tyler and Lopez to American Idol?

Lisa Vanderpump Details Bloody Restaurant Attack

A Real Housewife of Beverly Hills was involved in a real messy, violent situation early this morning.

As detailed to TMZ by Lisa Vanderpump herself, this reality star was dining at the Beverly Hills Polo Lounge with her husband and another couple when a man at another table started in with the harassment.

Vanderpump quoted the "extremely drunk" man as saying:

"I've seen the show. You're wearing a lot more make-up now, and your eyes are darker and smokier. What are you doing sitting with old people?"

Lisa Vanderpump Photo
It's not easy being a rich reality TV star.

 Lisa Vanderpump Details Bloody Restaurant Attack

At this, Lisa's husband, reporter Robert Kovacik, walked over and asked the man to quiet down. He allegedly responded by striking Kovacik in the face and pushing him to the ground.

Police were called to the scene, but Vanderpump and Kovacik did not press charges.

Instead, they went to the home of Dr. Paul Nassif (the husband of Lisa's co-star, Adrienne Maloof) and took care of Robert's injuries there. Vanderpump says the attacker was "outrageous" and hopes Robert does bring charges against him.

Of course, because this is a reality TV star we're talking about, it must be asked: were cameras around at the time of the confrontation?

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Killed By Sarah Palin!


Sarah Palin Kills Rudolph

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: Killed By Sarah Palin!

No one is safe from Sarah the Caribou Slayer.

With the unabashed hunting depicted on her TLC reality show, Sarah Palin's Alaska, and her pointed rebuttals to Aaron Sorkin and PETA, the ex-Alaska Governor and current professional celebrity caused quite a stir earlier this month.

Ever defiant, and fueled by the need to feed her family (an organic, protein-filled diet, no less) while guarding our God-given 2nd Amendment rights and earning maximum attention, she's got someone special in the crosshairs today ...

THG Week in Review: December 18-24, 2010

Welcome to another edition of The Hollywood Gossip's Week in Review, where we look back at the stars, stories and scandals that made headlines this week.

Follow THG on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 news!




Rex Ryan on Foot Video
Rex Ryan awkwardly responds to the week's strangest story.

THG Week in Review: December 18-24, 2010
  • New York Jets coach Rex Ryan's wife Michelle apparently starred in some foot fetish videos on YouTube. That was not a story THG saw coming.
  • Lindsay Lohan may be the target of a stalker. Who may be Sam Lutfi. She also threw a party in rehab, then got in a fight with a staff member.
  • A study shows that Teen Mom may discourage teen pregnancy. That's a good thing. Amber Portwood being told to start fights? Not so much.

Rachel Zoe Isn’t Letting Pregnancy Affect Her Style

 Rachel Zoe Isn’t Letting Pregnancy Affect Her Style

LOOK at those boots! Rachel Zoe obviously isn’t letting a little thing like pregnancy affect her style :) With that large jacket, you can’t see even a hint of a bump, either.

Rachel was spotted leaving Barneys New York in Beverly Hills. That store must be one of the celebrity hang-outs in California! If you were out there and wanted to do some celeb sight-seeing, I’d definitely put that place on my list.

Can you imagine being on Rachel’s Christmas list? I bet she picks out the best presents (if she chooses to buy you clothes, that is).

Pamela Anderson Cried The First Time She Posed For Playboy

 Pamela Anderson Cried The First Time She Posed For Playboy

Pamela Anderson may be known for her flamboyance (in these pictures she’s on-stage with Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who’s the host of India’s ‘Big Brother‘), but she wasn’t always like that. She says she cried when she first posed for Playboy.
“I was so confused. I told me mom about the offer and she said, ‘Do it. I’d do it.’
“I was so shy I was sick. They got the cover in the first roll of film because I was in tears thinking, ‘Oh my God, this woman, she touched my boob, this is not for me.’
“And then, after a while shooting, I became so comfortable they had to stop before I walked out of the studio door nude.”
I can’t even imagine- lol. Pamela just did her record-breaking 13th Playboy cover (the most covers anyone has done for the magazine), so she obviously got over her shyness.

Fact Or Fiction: Jennifer Aniston Demanded 20 Feet Of Personal Space On Set

 Fact Or Fiction: Jennifer Aniston Demanded 20 Feet Of Personal Space On Set

I find this story hard to believe! A “source” has told Us Weekly that Jennifer Aniston was quite a diva on the set of her movie ‘Wanderlust‘ with Paul Rudd. She supposedly wanted everyone 20 feet away from her.
“It was an unspoken thing that you couldn’t get within 20 feet of Jennifer. She surrounded herself with a ring of buffers at all times. She traveled with them from her trailer to the set and back.”
Jennifer’s rep called the story “false.”

Gwyneth Paltrow Dishes On Dating Brad Pitt And Ben Affleck

 Gwyneth Paltrow Dishes On Dating Brad Pitt And Ben Affleck

‘Country Strong‘ star Gwyneth Paltrow did a special for the E! channel, and in it she talked about her high-profile romances with Brad Pitt and Ben Affleck. (Check out the pictures of Gwyneth with Brad and Ben alone: brings back memories!)
“It was strange to be part of a public couple,” she says in the interview.
I bet that’s at least part of the reason why we very rarely see Gwyneth with her husband, Chris Martin.
Gwyneth also said it wasn’t as easy making it in Hollywood as some people may think, despite being the daughter of Bruce Paltrow and Blythe Danner.
“We could have paid for everything and had a spoiled kid,” mother Danner says. “[But] I think it’s really important for people to work hard.”
Paltrow admits: “I would say ‘Dad, I can’t go out to dinner, I have no money,’ and he would say ‘you’re welcome to come over here and eat at our house anytime, but I’m not giving you money for your social life.’”
That must be at least partly why Gwyneth is so grounded ;) .

Kelly Osbourne Poses As Miley Cyrus, Has Email Hacked

 Kelly Osbourne Poses As Miley Cyrus, Has Email Hacked

Kelly Osbourne posted a picture of herself and new bff Miley Cyrus on her twitter account last night and in the pic Kelly is sporting a long brunette wig with the caption ‘I’m just being Miley!!!!’. This day after she posted a picture of her and Miley eating cupcakes! The two have become fast friends now that they’re filming ‘So Undercover’ together and Kelly has even gone so far as to tweet her support for Miley after her ‘bong’ scandal.

Kelly also took too her twitter account to vent about the fact that her email account had been hacked! The actress posted the following on her twitter page;
Someone has hacked my mail account the police are now involved whoever did this is in big HUGE trouble!!
My account is now police reported stolen property if you try and sell any of my information you will be prosecuted even further
The a** that hacked my account had all my emails forwarded to his email address so I now know who it is I will find u & u will be arrested
Genuinely heart broken that someone hacked and read all my personal info! is nothing sacred? Literally devastated!
That really is terrible, and hopefully they find whoever did it! Hopefully she didn’t have anything too personal in her email! What do you think of Kelly in the Miley wig? I think it completely changes her look!

Brittany Murphy’s Mother Still Struggling To Cope One Year Later

 Brittany Murphy’s Mother Still Struggling To Cope One Year Later

I can’t believe it’s been a year since the tragic passing of Brittany Murphy, who died at the age of 32 on December 20, 2009. Her mother, Sharon Murphy, is still having a hard time with it especially since Brittany’s husband, Simon Monjack died only 5 months after Brittany. Sharon spoke to In Touch Weekly about how she’s coping;
“It’s beyond strange. I don’t have answers for it. Sometimes just in order to function, I pretend it didn’t happen.”
I can’t imagine how difficult it must be for her. She also told the magazine that she still lives in Brittany’s home where she lived before her daughter died;
“I feel their presence here. It’s comforting.”
“I’m always remembering times with her. She would always say that we grew up together, and that’s true. We were so close, and such great friends.”
Everything surrounding that poor woman’s death is so sad, I still can’t believe that it’s been a year! Sharon is also writing a memoir about her daughter to help her through her grief. A piece of me understands why she would stay in the house, but I also think that it might be best for her to move out in order to help her grieve without constant reminders of what happened there. What do you think?

How Jennifer Hudson Keeps Fit Over The Holidays

 How Jennifer Hudson Keeps Fit Over The Holidays

I can’t believe how incredible Jennifer Hudson looks! She has always been a beautiful woman but it’s nice to see her so happy now that she’s lost 80 pounds! The holidays are such a tough time of year to stay on a health regimen, but Jennifer told Extra TV that she’s not worried!
“I’m not going to cook. I’m actually having a huge Christmas family dinner celebration… they’re doing Weight Watchers, too… all they have to do is come and look good.”
Wow that must take some serious will power! I’m all for healthy living, but Christmas dinner is the one thing I won’t give up! Although I think it’s great that she has her family on board, because that will definitely make it easier to stay on track. In addition to her healthy eating Jennifer also does a workout of four sets of push-ups, leg squats and sit-ups every day. She also ncludes an hour of intense cardio and another hour of resistance training.  Wow, that’s dedication!

Do you even bother to diet over the holidays or do you just wait for the New Year?

Courteney Cox and Co-Star ‘Inseparable’ At Cougar Town Holiday Party

 Courteney Cox and Co-Star ‘Inseparable’ At Cougar Town Holiday Party

Courteney Cox might deny that there was any affair between her and Cougar Town co-star Brian Van Holt, but their behaviour at the show’s holiday party certainly has people talking!

E!’s Marc Malkin reports that a source claims that the pair was ‘inseparable’ throughout the party, and that;
“Courteney and Brian pretty much stuck together the majority of the evening.”
“There definitely wasn’t any hand-holding or kissing, but they did stay and stand together for most of the party.”
Well I’m pretty sure that they are good friends so it’s not that surprising to me that they were standing together throughout the party! Not sure if that would be enough for me to think that there was something else going on though. What do you think – does the fact that they stood together throughout the party mean that there’s something going on?!