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Jennifer Love Hewitt is Single?

2010-03-14T12:02:00.000-07:00

A rep for Jennifer Love Hewitt has confirmed that she has split with her boyfriend of just over a year, funnyman Jamie Kennedy.

PEOPLE published the first official confirmation of the split, which has been speculated about in the blogospher for the past few weeks after the couple haven't been seen together at a number of events.

No details about the cause of the breakup have been forthcoming from their spokespeople.

Corey Haim Found Dead, Aged 38

2010-03-11T09:10:00.000-08:00

1980s teen heartthrob Corey Haim, famous for his role in The Lost Boys, died on Wednesday morning at Providence St Joseph Medical Centre in Burbank, Los Angeles County coroner’s Lieutenant Cheryl MacWillie confirms. He was 38.

The cause of death is unknown, according to Police Sergeant William Mann, who said that Haim had flu-like symptoms before he died and was getting over-the-counter and prescription medication.

“He could have succumbed to whatever (illness) he had or it could have been drugs. Who knows?” Mann said. “He has had a drug problem in the past.”

Haim was taken by ambulance to the hospital from an apartment in Los Angeles, located in a complex known as Oakwood, it s popular with young actors.

An autopsy will determine the cause of death, although Police Sergeant Michael Kammert said there is no evidence of foul play.

Haim collaborated numerous times with actor Corey Feldman throughout his career, leading to the pair being dubbed “The Two Coreys”.

Feldman today mourned the loss of a ‘‘wonderful, beautiful, tormented soul,’’ who he said would ‘‘always be my brother, family and best friend’’.

‘‘I was awakened at 8.30 this morning by my brother and sister knocking on my bedroom door,’’ Feldman wrote on his official blog.

‘‘They informed me of the loss of my brother Corey Haim. My eyes weren’t even open all the way when the tears started streaming down my face.’’

Feldman called for respect for his and Haim’s families while they grieved.

‘‘We must all take this as a lesson in how we treat the people we share this world with while they are still here to make a difference,’’ he said.

‘‘I hope the art Corey has left behind will be remembered as the passion of that for which he truly lived.’’

Haim endured a long struggle with drug abuse, after smoking his first joint as a child when working on Lost Boys. He took both stimulants and sedatives such as Valium, and at one point, “it was about 85 [pills] a day”, he revealed to a newspaper in 2004.

In a 2007 interview on CNN’s Larry King Live, Haim admitted that he was “a chronic relapser for the rest of my life”.

Lindsay Lohan Denies Dating DJ

2010-03-07T04:19:00.000-08:00

Lindsay Lohan has denied the latest round of romance rumors, this time linking her to DJ Gareth Geno, which she says is not true.

According to British tabloid The Mirror, the 23-year-old was "all over" her alleged new man at London's Sketch nightclub on Wednesday night (March 3).

"I have to move to London. He's so cute," she reportedly told the paper.

However, Lohan denied the rumor on Twitter saying, "I'm NOT dating him, lies lies lies."

Anna Kendrick Oscar Date?

2010-03-04T04:32:00.000-08:00

The man candy on Anna Kendrick's arm at the Oscars next Sunday (March 14) won't be one of her Twilight co-stars, nor a hot Hollywood love interest. Instead, the Up in the Air star – nominated in the Best Supporting Actress category – plans to bring her brother, Michael.

The 24-year-old, who appears as Bella's school friend Jessica Stanley in Twilight, confirmed to E! News that she's bringing her brother and her mom as dates to the Academy Awards.

"I'm flying them out. I'm so excited. My mom wants to meet George Clooney!" Kendrick says.

While she's trying to enjoy the awards season, Kendrick also admits that she's finding all of the attention to be overwhelming.

The actress, who is starting to get a taste of the level of fame that co-stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner attract, says she couldn't even watch the Oscar nomination announcement.

"I was too nervous to sit and watch the nominations, so I went for a run at five in the morning," Kendrick reveals.

"I just waited for my roommate to text me. And then it was actually really nice, because I was sort of alone in the dark. I kind of wanted to shout, but I didn't want to wake everyone up at 5:30 in the morning."

All eyes will be on the emerging talent's frock choice on the big night, and Kendrick confirms, "I'm not allowed to talk about what I'll wear, but I'm going to try it on in a few days and it's beautiful. I'm really excited about it. It's a designer that I’ve worn [before]."

Picking out her jewels "is going to be the fun part," Kendrick adds. "That's the part where I get to play."

Lily Allen vs. Courtney Love?

2010-02-28T03:06:00.000-08:00

Lily Allen denies that she became embroiled in a scrap with Courtney Love at this week’s NME Awards in London, but still pulled out the claws for one quick swipe at the Hole rocker. Read what she had to say after the jump.

According to reports, the pair struck up a conversation backstage at the awards, which quickly turned heated and allegedly involved third parties pulling them apart.

Love then did what she does well, headed for Twitter:

“so i reserve my bile ( dont worry shell slag me off cos we got into a BIG fight) for someone who NOONE i know likes calls herself”relevant”

i mean ive been nice as pie to this one, endured countless attacks and said nothing refers to self as “relevant” about every t10 minutes

im not lowering myself to name her but she vibed me and i was having so much fun and hiss meow so i confronted her ” what IS yr problem”

“why did ou say that about me” she screamed hissing, hh? i conplimeted her ashion powers, “what?say what” then ensueing, then i cant get it

i know most peoplein rock an dmusic in london and i dont know one human being that likes this person i jjust dont get it,

Allen then responded, also via Twitter:

‘just clearing a couple of things up. Courtney Love and I did NOT have a bust up at the NME’S. There was an exchange of words, yes

she’s upset because she has got it into her head that i put a lock on some dresses for the brit awards. she’s made no secret of this and when i saw her at the NME’S she tried to talk to me and i told her to shut up stop spreading stupid rumours about me.

and thats pretty much it. i would never fight with her , as a rule i don’t pick on crazy old ladies.”

Charlie Sheen Goes To Rehab

2010-02-25T16:36:00.000-08:00

Charlie Sheen's rep announced Tuesday that the Two and a Half Men star will take a break from the hit tv show to enter a rehabilitation facility again, just a fortnight after his wife, Brooke Mueller, did the same thing.

"As a preventative measure, Charlie Sheen has entered a rehabilitation facility," Sheen's publicist, Stan Rosenfield, said in a a statement. "He will take some time off his series Two and a Half Men. He has asked that his privacy be honored."

The couple made headlines on Christmas Day (2009) after an argument erupted at their Colorado holiday home, with Sheen being arrested for felony menacing and misdemeanor charges of third-degree assault and criminal mischief after he allegedly threatened her with a knife.

"CBS, Warner Bros. Television and [executive producer] Chuck Lorre support Charlie Sheen in his decision today to begin voluntary inpatient care at a treatment centre," a statement from CBS, producers of Sheen's show, said.

"We wish him nothing but the best as he deals with this personal matter."

Tiger Woods: I am the only one to blame

2010-02-20T20:29:00.000-08:00

Tiger Woods broke his silence on Friday morning (Feb 19), reading a pre-prepared statement of purpose apologizing for his infidelities saying, "I was unfaithful, I had affairs, I cheated... I am the only person to blame."

Tiger Woods Making Steps Back To Public Life?

2010-02-18T02:56:00.000-08:00

Tiger Woods is making his first step back into the public arena since explosive allegations that the golf champ has had numerous affairs with multiple women, announcing plans to make a statement on Friday (Feb 19).

The following message was posted on Woods’ official website saying:

“Tiger Woods will be speaking to a small group of friends, colleagues and close associates at 11:00 a.m. EST on Friday at the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse in Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. Tiger plans to discuss his past and his future, and he plans to apologize for his behavior.

While Tiger feels that what happened is fundamentally a matter between him and his wife, he also recognizes that he has hurt and let down a lot of other people who were close to him. He also let down his fans. He wants to begin the process of making amends, and that’s what he’s going to discuss.

His remarks will be open to a press pool for live coverage. It is NOT a news conference.”

Jamie-Lynn Spears Is Single

2010-02-13T23:55:00.000-08:00

Jamie Lynn Spears and boyfriend Casey Aldridge have split, according to sources close to the couple, and the former Nickelodeon star is now moving on in a new relationship with Hammond, Louisiana, businessman James Watson.

"She's going through a lot of changes," says a Spears family friend. "It has been painful. She's a young mother and struggling in a lot of areas."

Spears moved out of the Liberty, Mississipi, house she shared with Aldridge and their 19-month-old daughter, Maddie, about six weeks ago and is now living with her mother, Lynne, according to sources.

The teenagers had planned to marry after Spears, then 16, became pregnant, gave birth to their daughter and set up house together. After a wreck last April that landed Aldridge in the ICU after he crashed his truck, a family source said that Aldridge was "thinking a little more seriously about things." Still, a wedding never materialized.

"She did a lot of growing up but he didn't," says a source. "I think she put up with more than she cared to put up with. She just got enough of it and was tired of the situation."

Spears, 18, has recently begun dating Watson, 28, who owns a multimedia company close to Kentwood, Louisiana, according to a Spears family friend, who says, "he seems to be a nice guy."

Watson would not comment on his relationship with Spears. A rep for Spears has not commented on the status of their relationship nor her split from Aldridge.
Rather than stay in their former home alone, Aldridge is doing long-term construction work in another state, according to a source who spoke to him about the break-up.

Alba's Marriage Rage

2010-02-11T00:10:00.000-08:00

Jessica Alba hated the idea of getting married.

The star took a while before agreeing to tie the knot with Cash Warren as she was determined not to "obey" her husband and feels the tradition of marriage has been warped.

Jessica - who has a 19-month-old daughter, Honor Marie, with Cash - said: "I had a hard time agreeing with marriage at all because I feel like its been warped. Originally, it was two families coming together to make a stronger family. It was about survival – not love or soulmates. And now the way they market marriage – even as a kid through Disney movies – is that it's all about Prince Charming sweeping you off your feet.

"There's this mentality that you need the big dress and the big day – the day every girl gets to be a princess. I didn't agree with any of that. This tradition of obeying your husband like he's your king? It's a load of crap. Love and honour, yes. But you should love and honour yourself too, and all your friends."

The 28-year-old actress – who married Cash in May 2008 – eventually accepted his proposal because she knew they would stick together through "thick and thin".

She told Cosmopolitan magazine: "I chose to get married because, essentially, you're given a deck of cards in life. The hand you were dealt with is your family and you can't choose them. But the one person you can choose to bring into your life as your family and to have that unconditional love with is your husband and wife. I'm choosing you as my family and we're going to love each other through thick and thin."

Lindsay Lohan Explains Pills Spotted In Paparazzi Shot

2010-02-07T06:51:00.001-08:00

Lindsay Lohan has been forced to defend a box of prescription medication that was spotted in her handbag, after the paparazzi snapped away outside Chateau Mamont in Los Angeles earlier this week.

The UK tabloids have jumped on the story with headlines such as “Fears for Lindsay’s Health,” alleging that she may be “slipping back to her old ways.”

Gossip Cop contacted Lohan for an explanation, with the actress responding, “They are trazodone… a non-narcotic sleeping aid for when I travel. They’ve been prescribed to me since I was in rehab!”

Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal call it quits

2009-12-17T21:42:00.001-08:00

Reese Witherspoon and boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal have reportedly called it quits on their relationship.

The couple reportedly took the decision to end it two weeks ago despite the fact they denied reports of a split at the time. Witherspoon, 33, and Gyllenhaal, 28, have been dating since meeting on the set of the 2007 movie Rendition. Their reps are not commenting on the split but sources say that it is completely amicable.

Jessica Simpson asks for popcorn at Broadway show?

2009-12-17T21:17:00.000-08:00

Jessica Simpson asked for popcorn when she went to see sister Ashlee's Broadway debut - mistakenly thinking she was at the cinema, it has been claimed.

The singer and actress fancied a snack when she went to the first performance of Chicago last month. But the 29-year-old drew laughter from theatregoers when she tried to get popcorn.

A source said: "She asked for popcorn in the lobby.

"Poor thing thought she was at a movie."

Hayden Panettiere Has No Time For College

2009-09-25T10:58:00.000-07:00

Unlike other actresses like Emma Watson and Natalie Portman who headed to college after their big break as teen stars, Heroes star Hayden Panettiere isn't planning on hitting the books anytime soon...or ever....

The 20-year-old says that being on the hit sci-fi TV show has given her all the smarts she needs:

"I always wanted to go to college (but) the show happened to start in a pretty pivotal period, when you have thoughts of going to college. It was just such a success and it is what I love to do. I would love to take some classes that I really enjoy, but I think college is a learning experience for yourself as a person and (it's about) being on your own for the first time."

Eva Longoria Going Back To School?

2009-09-25T02:03:00.000-07:00

Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria is going back to school to study up on her heritage, the actress told Mexican mag Hola this week.

The publication quotes Longoria as saying she plans to enroll in a master’s program in Chicano studies and political science, adding she wants to “learn more about the history of the country we come from.”

No further details on where the 34-year-old, who’s family hails from the Mexican city of Monterey, will study has been revealed at the time of writing.

Katherine Heigl Finalizes Adoption?

2009-09-17T16:38:00.000-07:00

Actress Katherine Heigl and her musician husband Josh Kelley have finalised their adoption of a 10-month-old baby girl from Korea.

The couple have named their first child Nancy Leigh, after the actress' mother Nancy and her sister Margaret Leigh, but have already nicknamed her Naleigh.

Heigl and Kelley began the adoption process for little Naleigh - who was delivered on 23 November - six months ago.

The Grey's Anatomy actress revealed earlier this month the couple's applications were quickly processed, because their daughter has special needs.

Heigl explained, "She is a special needs baby and because of that it all moved so much faster. They wanted to get her to us as quickly as possible."

A spokesperson for the actress says both parents and child are together and doing well.

The couple has been married since 2007

Obama Calls Kanye West a "Jackass"

2009-09-15T22:31:00.000-07:00

This was supposedly off the record yet the audio was leaked

Charlize Theron has OCD?

2009-09-15T20:27:00.001-07:00

Actress CHARLIZE THERON suffers from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD).

The Oscar winner admits the anxiety-based condition has turned her into a clean-freak and she can't function when her house isn't tidy.

Theron says, "I have a serious problem, it's a real disease and millions of people actually suffer from this, it's an obsessive-compulsive disorder. I have a bit of it. I don't do counting or any of that stuff, but I have a real thing about chaos. I am good with chaos, I just don't like it when chaos is hidden. I have a problem with cabinets being messy and people just shoving things in cabinets and closing the door. You can't. I really, really lie in bed and (am) not able to sleep because I think, 'I saw something in that cabinet that just shouldn't be there.'"

Hayden Panettierre: I’m Cool With Being Naked

2009-08-17T00:47:00.000-07:00

Hayden Panettierre, the star of television’s Heroes and the upcoming movie I Love You, Beth Cooper, says she’s cool with nude scenes and says her father calls her an exhibitionist.

“I was really naked,” Panettierre says of her nude scene in the new flick (breathe guys, it’s only her back you see). “I had these little sticky petals on my boobs, but that was about it. My dad calls me such an exhibitionist. He always says, ‘God, even when you were little, you were such an exhibitionist!’”

She adds, “I’m cool with my body. I’m cool running around undressed and all that stuff, but there are just certain things that not everyone needs to know, that you need to keep somehow private and personal to you… But you never know, you never know. I could be 30 years old and just be like, ‘Screw it — I want to take it all off. I better take a picture of this baby before it all goes.’”

Bar Refaeli Gets Naked

2009-08-15T18:43:00.000-07:00

A naked Bar Refaeli rolls around on a bed for a new video that’s found its way online.

The Huffington Post reports that the near-nude video of Leonardo DiCaprio’s on-again, off-again girlfriend was made to promote an art exhibition in her home country.

A naked Bar Refaeli rolls around on a bed for a new video that’s found its way online.

The Huffington Post reports that the near-nude video of Leonardo DiCaprio’s on-again, off-again girlfriend was made to promote an art exhibition in her home country.

Michael Jackson Suffers Cardiac Arrest, Dies at 50

2009-06-25T21:07:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles coroner has confirmed that Michael Jackson has died aged 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest earlier Thursday (June 25), with the King of Pop pronounced dead at 2:36pm. Celebrate his life and share your thoughts after the jump.

CNN spoke with the Los Angeles coroner who said that the body of Jackson will undergo the normal screening process, including toxicology exams, with the details expected to be released tomorrow afternoon (June 26) before he will be released to his family for burial.

Hiltons weigh in on split

2009-06-21T15:58:00.000-07:00

The family of Paris Hilton has weighed in on her breakup with Doug Reinhardt, with her mother and aunt revealing they’re happy with how things panned out.

“I think Paris needs to be with someone who is a bit more mature, older and has their own thing,” Kathy Hilton told E! News on Thursday night (June 18).

Hilton’s aunt, Kyle Richards, says that, “The stories out there about our family not approving of their relationship are completely true. Doug was riding Paris’ coattails.”

She adds, “The break-up affected me in a good way. It’s definitely time for Paris to move on.”

Although there has been no official word from Reinhardt’s camp about the comments, he did post a message on Twitter after the story went up saying, “Don’t bullshit and bullshiter.”

Elle Macpherson ‘Controlling & Prickly’, Magazine Claims

2009-06-18T21:05:00.000-07:00

Aussie supermodel Elle Macpherson has been described “controlling and prickly” by an Australian business magazine, who interviewed the modelpreneur and featured her on their cover this week.

Macpherson, 45, appears in the magazine, BRW, and was interviewed about how she created her US$100 million business empire.

The magazine said in a media release that Macpherson was at times charming, but was also “controlling and prickly”.

“During her sit down with BRW, Macpherson insisted on scrolling through the images captured by BRW‘s photographer, saying `yes, no, no, yes’ as she checked the screen on the camera,” said a spokesman for the magazine.

“When a question made her uncomfortable, she had no qualms about shouting at her minders to keep quiet so she could concentrate.”

Despite the article being about her business empire, Macpherson also refused to disclose how much she was worth.

She told the magazine that she credits her success to her “vision and balls”.

Macpherson has not publicly responded to the magazine’s claims.

Madonna Wins Adoption Appeal

2009-06-14T14:32:00.000-07:00

Madonna has finally won her petition to adopt 4-year-old Chifundo “Mercy” James.

Even though she hadn’t fulfilled the Malawi’s 18-month residency requirement, an appeal court overruled the demands. Despite the attempts to stop the adoption by James Kambewa, who claims to be the girl’s father, this ruling cannot be changed.

Chief Justice Lovemore Munlo said that “Madonna has shown that she is bold and compassionate enough to come forward to adopt Chifundo James.” He also stated that her dedication to helping the orphans in Malawi should have been taken into consideration, and said “Every child has the right to love”

Madonna co-founded Raising Malawi in 2006, a charity committed to bringing to an end to the hardship and poverty endured by the one million orphans in Malawi.

In a statement from a very happy Madonna she said, “My family and I look forward to sharing our lives with her.”

Donald Trump Fires Miss California Carrie Prejean

2009-06-11T16:11:00.000-07:00

Donald Trump has fired the embattled Miss California USA, Carrie Prejean, for not honoring her agreement she signed with the organization when she first entered the competition.

The pageant’s executive director, Keith Lewis, said in a statement, “This was a decision based solely on contract violations, including Ms. Prejean’s unwillingness to make appearances on behalf of the Miss California USA organization.”

Trump added, “I told Carrie she needed to get back to work and honor her contract with the Miss California USA Organization and I gave her the opportunity to do so. Unfortunately it just doesn’t look like it is going to happen.”

Tami Farrell, who was runner-up and has been filling in for Prejean at numerous functions, will now become Miss California USA.

“Carrie is a beautiful young woman and I wish her well as she pursues her other interests,” Trump said.