Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz Finally Confirm Pregnancy

Ashlee Simpson and Pete Wentz have finally confirmed one of the worst kept secrets of the entertainment industry in recent times, when they announced that they are expecting their first child.

The couple posted a statement on Wentz's website Friendsorenemies.com on Wednesday (May 28), saying, "While many have speculated about this, we wanted to wait until after the first trimester to officially confirm that we are expecting our first child. This is truly the most joyous time in our lives and we are excited to share the happy news and start our family."

Simpson, who married Wentz on May 17, has also announced that she is taking her husband's surname and will be professionally known as Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, telling People.com, "I think that's something that a woman should do when they're marrying a man. It's a tradition that I think is a great tradition."

Kirsten Dunst Denies Drug Addiction

'Spider-Man' star Kirsten Dunst has fought back against reports that she went to rehab to battle an addiciton to drugs, revealing she sought treatment because she was suffering from depression.

The 26-year-old made headlines earlier this year when reports of her entering Cirque Lodge treatment facility in Utah circulated around the tabloids and gossip blogs.

Opening up to U.S. television show 'Extra', Dunst explained, "I didn't go to Cirque Lodge for alcohol abuse or drug abuse. I went there for depression."

“It was a good six months before I decided to go away. I was struggling, and I had the opportunity to go somewhere and take care of myself. I was fortunate to have the resources to do it. My friends and family thought it was a good idea, too. But I didn't know where to go. My doctor recommended Cirque Lodge.”

She adds, “There’s been a lot of misrepresentation about what is going on in my life, and it’s been very painful for my friends and family. Everyone feels like they have to defend me. They hear the rumors, and it puts them in a defensive position. Now that I’m feeling stronger, I was prepared to say something.”

No Sex Tape For Grey's Anatomy Star

'Grey's Anatomy' star Chyler Leigh has denied the existence of a sex tape, after a video purporting to feature the 26-year-old actress had circulated online.

Leigh, who plays Lexie Grey on the hit medical drama, was reportedly shown naked in a bath tub, however, her rep has pointed out distinct differences between the naked footage and the actress.

Her spokeswoman tells TMZ.com that the woman in the video doesn't have a tattoo on her back, something Leigh has had since she was 19 years old, and that Leigh doesn't have a tongue ring, whereas the person in the video does.

Britney Spears Back In Recording Studio

Two music producers have revealed that they are back in the studio recording a new album with Britney Spears.

J.R. Rotem, also a reported former boyfriend of Spears, told People.com on Tuesday that the popstar is "like a master at what she does... She just has the 'it' factor that not every artist has. So it's always nice to work with her."

Fellow producer Sean Garrett adds that there are "a few things in the works. I'm just happy to see her back and recovering. She's really shaping up and getting her whole situation back together. I'm really proud and happy to see her."

Denise Richards Accuses Sheen Of Vile Messages

The fued between divorcing actors Denise Richards and Charlie Sheen is continuing to play out in public, with Richards this week accusing her former husband of sending her vulgar text messages.

Richards, who was in New York promoting her new E! reality show, 'Denise Richards: It's Complicated', is claiming that Sheen, sent her vile text messages attacking her father and mother, who recently died of cancer.

"Last week, I sent Charlie a text message asking him if he's going to Family Day [for daughter Sam's school] and letting him know Sam was sick with a cold," Richards told the New York Post.

"His response was, 'I hope you and your worthless retarded father get cancer and join your stupid mom. Rot in hell you [bleeping] whore,'" Richards claims.

"My mom died of cancer. This is what I deal with on a weekly basis."

Sheen, 42, and Richards, 37, have been airing their dirty laundry on television recently, this week making headlines over an email that Sheen says the actress sent him begging for a sperm donation. Speaking on the US 'Today' show this week, Richards denied sending the email.

Richards told the New York Post, "I don't want Charlie's prostitute-tranny-infested sperm. I have two beautiful kids. We'll leave it at that. I am so over him. He's the one who can't move on. He's disgusting, and he's hit an all-time low."

Sheen's rep quickly fired back, revealing that Sheen plans to have the email analysed by experts to prove it's authenticity.

"Denise seems to be denying the existence of [the] e-mail. This goes beyond a he-said-she-said. We have an offer from a [live] TV show. They will bring a computer expert to diagnose the e-mail and to verify it was sent by her e-mail address and to verify it was neither altered nor edited. Computer DNA — it is conclusive," the rep said.

"The only time Charlie has spoken on TV about her, they were sound bites at red-carpet visits or during set visits. He has not gone on multiple TV shows this week."

No one in the West Village likes the Olsen Twins

There is major drama in the Olsen twin’s lives. No, not more fighting with their parents – or each other. No bulimia or alcoholism. No rehab. But the twins’ overly-thin lifestyle has really started to grate on some people’s nerves – specifically a barista at their local Starbucks. According to several published reports, the barista claims to have secretly used whole milk in an attempt to fatten up the emaciated starlets.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen better get the skinny on their favorite Starbucks beverages soon! The caffeine addicts always request a Grande nonfat latte from the coffee empire, but a source tells OK! there’s way more to what they ordered.

An ex-barista at the twins’ local Starbucks in their West Village, New York neighborhood made sure that skim milk was not on the menu or in the girls’ cups when they came in. “The barista thought the Olsens were too thin, so whenever they ordered their usual drink, he would replace the skim milk with full-fat!” the source reveals.

However, the Olsens’ rep tells OK!, “This is ridiculous.”

Tania Zaetta Troop Sex Slur

THE Defence Department has issued an unreserved apology to entertainer Tania Zaetta after a leaked memo accused her of having sex with troops in Afghanistan.

In a statement tonight, Brigadier Andrew Nikolic responded to reports that Ms Zaetta had sex with soldiers during a trip to Afghanistan to entertain troops.

A leaked Defence memo reported in News Limited publications today said fellow entertainer Angry Anderson had made a complaint about Ms Zaetta's behaviour.

Brigadier Nikolic said: “We are unaware how that unauthorised disclosure occurred, but we apologise unreservedly to those named. We have called on News Limited to assist our enquiries by returning any material they have obtained."

“An initial document, prepared internally to brief the Minister, did contain the names but was withdrawn by Defence within minutes because of privacy concerns. Importantly, the final version of the document did not include names,” he said.

Brih Nikolic said Defence was investigating a number of matters, "including the allegation of inappropriate behaviour, privacy concerns, and the unauthorised disclosure".

“We hope to complete these inquiries quickly and have taken steps to formally apologise to the people whose names were published by the media,” Brigadier Nikolic said.

Earlier today, an entertainer who toured Afghanistan with Ms Zaetta says the star alleged to have had sex with Diggers during her visit was too busy even for a 'quickie'.

"I've heard of quickies mate, but you'd have to be really quick - we didn't have time to do anything,'' John Clinton, from the country rock band The Wolverines, told Macquarie Radio.

The sex-with-troops claim - strenuously denied by Zaetta - has left the Defence Department red-faced after it named her in an official document, and the furore has even reached Prime Minister Kevin Rudd.

He said: "I have seen those reports today and, as I understand it, these matters are under investigation within the defence department and I will leave it for that investigation to reach its own conclusions".

Mr Clinton explained that everyone on the tour "was together all the time and everyone was doing their job. We all travelled in the same Hercules, we had buses when we arrived".

"They did a roll call before we took off, we had a roll call when we got there. It's not as if you can go missing.''

The entertainers had also been warned they would be kicked off the tour if they were caught fraternising with the troops, said Clinton, whose band toured with Zaetta.

"One of the hard and fast rules that we got told, briefing after briefing, was that there was no fraternising, there was no alcohol, and if you break the rules you get taken straight off the camp and you're sent home,'' he said.

"I can't see where that sort of thing could have happened.''

In pictures: Tania Zaetta's rise to fame

A Defence document said the unsubstantiated allegation that Zaetta had sex with special forces troops at the Australian base in Tarin Kowt last month, while on a 17-day concert tour of the Middle East, was made by rocker Angry Anderson, who today denied making any complaint.

Clinton doubted Angry Anderson had made a complaint about Zaetta, saying he "was just such a gentleman'' while on tour.

Zaetta, 37, a radio host and Bollywood actress, was the co-host of 1990s television show Who Dares Wins, which is also the motto of the Australian SAS.

She strenuously denied the allegation.

"That is the absolute first I've heard of it," she told News Ltd.

"That is the most ridiculous story I've ever heard about my life - and I've heard plenty over the years in this industry.

"It takes the cake. I've just done this most amazing life-changing experience, been to the most unbelievable places and for this to be said, it's very hurtful."

Anderson, lead singer of rock band Rose Tattoo, said he had not made a complaint about Zaetta.

"I don't know where that came from. I don't get into personal or petty dislikes, particularly when it could hamper or have a detrimental effect on a tour," he told News Ltd.

"I don't know Tania very well. As far as I could tell she conducted herself in a very professional manner."

A Department of Defence spokesman confirmed that an investigation was under way and that statements would be taken from those who participated on the tour, who were briefed on the military's no-fraternisation policy 10 days before the tour.

In interviews given to publicise the tour, Zaetta told AAP: "I'm single at the moment, and there has been a lot of teasing that I am going into a very male dominated place where they haven't seen girls for a long time."

Opposition defence spokesman Nick Minchin queried how "these stories" reached the newspapers.

"It is deeply concerning that these unsubstantiated allegations have been publicly aired, especially as Ms Zaetta strenuously denies the rumours," he said in a statement.

Entertainers such as Zaetta and Anderson should be thanked for visiting our troops in the field, not subjected to tawdry innuendo, he said.

"How did these stories reach the newspapers?

"Mr Fitzgibbon must immediately investigate who in the Department of Defence or his office leaked this story.

"And then he must explain how that person has been dealt with and what will be done to stop such slurs being leaked in the future."

Jessica Alba Marries

The 27-year-old actress quietly wed producer Cash Warren on Monday, her publicist, Brad Cafarelli, said Tuesday in an e-mail to The Associated Press. Cafarelli didn’t give further details.

The pair became engaged in late December following Alba’s announcement that she’s expecting a baby with Warren, 31. They met on the set of the 2005 film “The Fantastic Four,” which costarred Alba and employed Warren as a director’s assistant.

Britney Lost 60+ MIllion in 12 Months

Britney Spears' recent troubles have reportedly cost her nearly $61 million.

The 'Toxic' singer's father Jamie, who is also co-conservator of her estate, made the shocking discovery after examining Britney's accounts.

A source close to the Spears family said: "It's staggering how much money has been used up since February 2007."

Britney - who lost custody of her two children to ex-husband Kevin Federline before being admitted to a psychiatric ward earlier this year - has been forced to spend huge amounts on legal bills and psychiatric care.

Independent accountant Robert Bianchi - who is not involved in the Spears care - also estimates the 26-year-old singer lost out on a staggering $50 million by not touring to promote her most recent record 'Blackout', according to In Touch Weekly magazine.

However, thanks to her father's stringent controls of her purse strings, Britney is said to now be back on track.

The source added: "It's been quite a challenge getting things under control.”

“But now she's spending about a fifth of what she used to."

Meanwhile, Britney is reportedly planning to spend Mother's Day with her two sons Sean Preston, two, and 20-month-old Jayden James.

Kevin is said to be considering putting their custody battle aside so she can spend the special day (11.05.08) with the boys.

A source close to Kevin said: "He hasn't said yes yet, but he is considering it."

Jimmy Fallon Officially Takes Over Late Night

Jimmy Fallon was officially named as Conan O'Brien's replacement next year on Monday (May 12) as U.S. television network NBC shakes up their late night roster.

With 'Tonight' show host Jay Leno stepping aside from his duties at the end of this year, O'Brien will take the earlier timeslot as Fallon assumes the 12:35am slot.

"It's going to be a grind," Fallon explained. "It's going to be hard, but I'm going to go at it full force. The fact that I'm stepping into David Letterman and Conan O'Brien's shoes is very exciting."

When asked how much he was being paid to step into the role, Fallon joked, "They're paying me enough. I just want to live comfortably in Dubai."

Britney Loves Phone Sex?

Star magazine says now that Britney Spears and Kevin Federline may not be reuniting, but they are heatin' things up, with what they call "weekly steamy phone sex sessions." That’s gross.

Recently, when Britney was having a sleepless night, she decided to call Kevin at nearly 2 a.m. While they initially chatted about their boys — Preston, 2, and Jayden, 20 months — the conversation shifted. And as Britney hoped, Kevin knew exactly how to tire her out — with hours of erotic talk!

"They have phone sex often — at least once a week," an insider tells Star. "The one thing those two have in common is their need for sex, and after they get going, there are no holds barred."

Avril Lavigne Loses Voice, Cancels Shows

After cancelling several shows in San Diego and Phoenix due to acute laryngitis, singer Avril Lavigne has announced that she is postponing six more concerts, saying that her voice is so troubled that when she tried to sing, “nothing came out”.

"My sincerest apologies to all of my fans," the singer said in a statement released Saturday (May 3).

"My intention was to complete the rest of the tour, but tonight at sound check in Anaheim I realized this wasn’t possible."

Lavigne, 23, said that despite resting her voice "for days", she is still unable to perform. "When I tried to sing, nothing came out,” she said.

The canceled shows were in Anaheim, Universal City, Santa Barbara, and San Jose, Calif., as well as Spokane and Everett, Wash. Refunds will be available on Monday (May 5).

Kanye West Explains Concert Walk-off

Kanye West has taken to his blog to explain his actions at the weekend, when he walked offstage at his Houston concert due to a technical malfunction. He also apologizes for his rant against Entertainment Weekly magazine.

West’s message reads:

"HOUSTON I LOVE YOU!

Don't believe the hype! When I started the show the other night we were having a lot of technical issues due 2 the heat. The 2 huge screens on both sides of the stage were glaring bright blue like when your DVD player acts up at home. I asked for them 2 turn the screens off 3 times because it was distracting 2 the show. The fans were not getting what they paid for.


I admit, in my frustration, I did use profanity on the 4th time I asked. I stopped the show 2 go over and check it out myself. After the screens were turned off I started the same song from the beginning. The screens were eventually fixed 5 songs in but it was definitely better 2 have them blacked out rather than bright blue.


Unfortunately for certain media outlets, you will never be able 2 'Michael Jackson' me. That means 2 make it seem like everything I do is so weird or out of place… they always try 2 make it seem like everything is about my ego! That joke is getting old. At a certain point you have 2 respect that I'm one of the last artist that still cares about the fans having the best time of there lives!


Thanks 2 Bossip and Perez for taking it easy on me on the EW spaz… I did go in a little 2 much on that one. I'm sure there are some cool people who work over there and had nothing 2 do with that review. With all that said…. "I'm still the greatest!!!" lol!! Oh and I was in the studio with T.I. last night…. so get ready!!! "

Hollywood Celebrity Nightclub Up In Flames

Fire has ripped through a Los Angeles nightclub popular with celebrities
and Hollywood actors, covering the surrounding neighborhood with smoke and ash.

The one-storey building, which was built in the early 1900s, is home to
the Basque Nightclub & Restaurant. Celebrities frequent the joint, in
which Lindsay Lohan celebrated her 21st birthday, and where rapper Kanye West partied just last week.

The club was not open at the time of the fire and there were no
injuries, firefighters said.

Los Angeles city councillor Tom LaBonge said he was walking near the
Griffith Park Observatory at 5.45am when he saw the fire erupt a few
kilometres away.

"I saw what looked like an orange meteor busting through the roof ... a
half moon of orange glow," he said.

The fire was put out by 8am, Battalion Chief Mario Rueda said at a news
conference.

The nightclub is located on the corner of Hollywood Boulevard and Vine
Street, which is known as the world's most famous intersection in the
most famous neighbourhood. Stars immortalised in the Walk of Fame at the corner include James Stewart, James Dean and Judy Garland.

Annie Leibovitz Talks About Miley Controversy

Acclaimed photographer Annie Leibovitz has spoken out about her controversial ‘Vanity Fair’ photoshoot with Miley Cyrus – in which the 15-year-old appears to have been photographed topless – with the famed celebrity snapper saying that she is “sorry that my portrait has been misinterpreted”.

Leibovitz issued a statement on Monday (April 28) following the furore created by the photo’s leak to the internet, and a subsequent statement issued by Cyrus, in which the teenage singer and actress admitted to feeling “so embarrassed” about the photo, in which she appears to be nude, but is actually clothed.

"Miley and I looked at fashion photographs together and we discussed the picture in that context before we shot it,” Leibovitz said.

“The photograph is a simple, classic portrait, shot with very little makeup, and I think it is very beautiful."

Cyrus's parents were at the shoot, including her dad Billy Ray, who also posed for photographs with his daughter. Although they left before the controversial photograph was taken, Cyrus’ grandmother and her teacher were still present.

’Vanity Fair' spokeswoman Beth Kseniak released a statement, saying, “Miley's parents and/or minders were on the set all day. Since the photo was taken digitally, they saw it on the shoot and everyone thought it was a beautiful and natural portrait of Miley."