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2011-01-23T14:11:00.000-08:00

Elin Woods to Divorce Tiger After Holidays

2009-12-14T02:58:00.000-08:00

Elin Nordegren Woods, the scorned wife of disgraced golfer Tiger Woods, has decided to leave him after Christmas and is talking with a divorce lawyer.

That's according to largely un-sourced tabloid reports coming out of the UK, and has not been confirmed by either Woods. But would you blame her?

Sources say Elin wants the holiday season to appear normal for the couple's two children, Sam and Charlie, but will separate from Tiger shortly after.

Despite reports that Elin Woods moved out and is already back in her native Sweden, she remains in Central Florida with the two kids as of this posting.

Elin is said not to be in a huge rush to file divorce papers and that money is not a prime concern. Nor should it be, she'll be getting plenty regardless.

"I'll be taking the kids and a few hundred million, thanks."
The revelation of Tiger Woods' long list of mistresses caught her completely off guard and it’s a "raw" situation, according to friends of Elin Nordegren.

Amazing as it seems, Elin supposedly had no idea Tiger was cheating and the stress of the situation has caused her emotional and physical stress.

Unconfirmed rumors are also circulating that Tiger is still in touch with mistress Rachel Uchitel, the first of Tiger's many affairs to be publicly identified.

It also appears that Tiger, who just announced an indefinite break from golf, is in some type of counseling after Elin angrily insisted he see a therapist.

Will she stay with him? Should she stay with him? No matter how lucrative he makes the prenup, it's hard to imagine her giving him a second chance.

Angelina Jolie is Salt

2009-11-18T09:01:00.000-08:00

You gotta hand it to Angelina Jolie.

Somehow, in between playing mind games with Jennifer Aniston and adopting a child on her own, the actress has managed to film a new movie.

Hitting theaters in July, it's titled Salt and focuses on the adventures of a rogue CIA operative named Evelyn A. Salt.

"She's a character you never know," said producer Lorenzo di Bonaventura. "People who think they know the real her may or may not... She tells you her agenda, but are you supposed to believe it?"

The studio released the first poster for Salt this week. Will you go see it?

2009-11-18T08:56:00.001-08:00

On The City this week, Whitney went on a blind date, Roxy's expectations of her new guy are not met, and Olivia impresses at a Brooklyn Decker photo shoot.

Below, The Hollywood Gossip staff breaks down the events on last night's episode of The Hills spinoff, awarding and deducting points as we deem appropriate ...

Roxy Olin imparts sage advice: Never leave food on the counter. Plus 1.

Whitney Port is going on a "full-on blind date." How can it truly be a blind date if he has to sign a waiver beforehand? She knows exactly who it is. Minus 2.

Blind date Patrick on his job description: "Basically I convince people to buy expensive clothes." Plus 4 for honesty, but Minus 2 for lame fashion acronyms.

Roxy and Zac seem like they could be a cute couple. For now. Plus 3.

Patrick encourages Whitney to "join forces" on the bill. We were getting a douche vibe, and this confirmed it. Why not just ask MTV to cover it, Pat? Minus 6.

Olivia Palermo and Erin Kaplan's task for this week involves Brooklyn Decker pictures in Elle. Plus 5, because Brooklyn rules, and so does her husband A-Rodd.

Roxy to Whitney: "You have to come. I need you as my wing man." Poor Whitney. Always a wing man, never the It Girl. Not even on her own show. Minus 3.

Erin goes off on Olivia to Joe Zee about Olivia "expecting her hand to be held." It's almost as if she's calling out the network for giving Olivia the job. Plus 5.

Zac, despite being billed as "Roxy's date," rolls up in the club with a pack of hot girls. Kind of a d!ck move, but Minus 2 for Roxy unjustly berating him for it.

Plus 1 for the blatant Cobra Starship plug. 21st Century payola? Plus 2 more for the guy defending Olivia as "a babe" when Erin complains about her.

Roxy and Whitney annoyingly go on and on and on about their boring boy problems, but like last week, Kelly Cutrone berates their "quilting circle," so Even.

Man, Erin is gonna straight up murder Olivia soon. You can practically see the steam spilling out of her ears. Plus 2, because at least it'll be televised.

TOTAL: +8. SEASON TOTAL: +7. Annoying at times, but at least Kelly calls out Roxy and Whitney, and we can't wait to watch Erin absolutely snap.

Sarah Palin: Newsweek Cover is Sexist!

2009-11-18T08:54:00.000-08:00

For the second time since Sarah Palin stepped into the national political spotlight, a photo of her on the cover of Newsweek is sparking controversy.

Palin herself blasted the "out-of-context" cover as "sexist" on Facebook.

Originally published in the August 2009 issue of Runners World, the photo of Palin features the former Alaska governor in short runner's shorts.

Palin took issue with Newsweek using a photo from an article about fitness to promote an analysis piece contemplating her relevance in politics.

"The cover photo choice for this week's issue of Newsweek is unfortunate. With Sarah Palin, this 'news' magazine has relished focusing on the irrelevant rather than the relevant," the Going Rogue author's spokeswoman wrote.

"The out-of-context Newsweek approach is sexist and oh-so-expected. If anyone can learn anything from it: it shows you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, gender, or color of skin. The media will do anything to draw attention."

Newsweek editor Jon Meacham said the photo choice was simply the "most interesting image available" to "illustrate the theme of the cover."

The cover flap isn't the first for Newsweek and Sarah Palin pictures.

The October 13, 2008, issue featured an extreme close-up of her that she said was totally re-touching free and designed to highlight her flaws.

What do you think? Is Newsweek trying to sabotage her as a dope just because she's a conservative? Or is the cover a shrewd and accurate portrayal of just how far this particular politician is willing to travel on the road of self promotion?

THG Talks to Courtenay Semel: On Rumors, Lindsay and More!

2009-11-17T13:24:00.000-08:00

A long-time friend of Kim Kardashian, an ex of Lindsay Lohan and a general source for gossip fodder, Courtenay Semel wants to set the record straight.

Did she really intervene with Lindsay last week? Does she have a reality show in the works? Any sex tapes in her closet?

The Hollywood Gossip spoke exclusively to Semel, who covers the upcoming issue of Curve. She didn't hold anything back...

The Hollywood Gossip: Tell us about your upcoming Curve feature.
Courtenay Semel: I'm a photshoot virgin. I've never done a photo shoot before and I got asked to do this. I was shocked. I'm so honored they asked me to do the cover. I always felt uncomfortable about the fact that I basically got outed in a non-existent lesbian relationship. I felt I finally had a chance to "out" myself. That's normally the way it goes.

THG: Will you be making any appearances at events or on talk shows to publicize it?
Courtenay: I am, of course, having a party. I love parties. Not doing much to publicize this, but I do hope it'll show everyone a different side of me. There's a lot more to me than all the rumors and madness I went through this year.

THG: Do you have any other projects in the works?
Courtenay: I'm doing a show with Bunim Murray productions. The network is a secret, but its really exciting. You'll find out soon enough. Looking for a publisher for my book and just wrote my first feature, they'll all be a part of my show.

THG: Is there someone special in your life these days?
Courtenay: No. I'm absolutely positively single and ready to mingle. I'm married to my career right now.

THG: Do you still speak with Tila Tequila?
Courtenay: Tila and I still keep in touch. We'll always be friends.

THG: What about Kim Kardashian?
Courtenay: Of course. She's one of my oldest friends of life.

THG: Lindsay Lohan?
Courtenay: I supposedly cornered her in a bathroom last week at Crown bar and begged her to go to rehab. I don't remember that happening. But maybe that's the way to get her attention...

Robin Wright Removes The Penn

2009-11-17T13:21:00.000-08:00

Well she dropped that Sean Penn once and for all — including his name!

Actress Robin Wright sported a new hair color and went back to her old name at the premiere of her new film, The Private Lives of Pippa Lee.

She's also rocking one hot body in that Herve Leger number!

The actress was overheard saying, "This is all about new beginnings for me."

Well if your looks are any indication it seems like you're headed in the Wright direction!

Sandra Bullock: “Blind Side” Beauty

2009-11-17T13:16:00.000-08:00

Tending to her all-important promotional duties, Sandra Bullock paid a visit to the “Today” show in New York City on Tuesday (November 17).

Spotted returning to her hotel upon finishing her interview, Miss Bullock is in town to promote her new film “The Blind Side”.

2009-11-15T01:09:00.000-08:00

Iron Mike Tyson is getting no sympathy from the toughest law man in the county -- because Sheriff Joe Arpaio claims Tyson will feel some serious heat -- literally -- if a judge decides his L.A. arrest violates the terms of his probation from a previous DUI and cocaine conviction in Arizona.

Sheriff Joe -- who oversees the famous Tent City jail in Maricopa County, Arizona -- tells TMZ:
"Mike Tyson has served time in the Tents before and if he is violated on the terms of his probation here in Arizona, he better get his jail time done while the weather in Phoenix is cool and not 140 degrees in the summer time."
Tyson spent one day in Tent City back in 2007 -- he was required to wear the jail-issued pink underwear and a black-and-white striped jumpsuit.

What's the Big Friggin' Difference?!

2009-11-15T01:07:00.000-08:00

The little things in life go a long way -- so spot the subtle differences in the following photos!

**HINT -- There are THREE differences in the above picture!**

Create Your Own GaGalicious Video For The Tour!

2009-11-15T00:58:00.000-08:00

She's a creative one, our Gagaloo, and she loves her fans!

Lady GaGa is inviting fans to submit their own videos to be included in her 2009-2010 Word Tour, The Monster Ball.
The website describes the fan project as such:
"The inspiration is sharp, simple and brutal: the Apocalypse, symbolic of both destruction and rebirth. Lady Gaga, Nick Knight and Ruth Hobgen will select video imagery from the submissions, and the videos will then be spliced together and reinvented as exclusive imagery, played alongside Lady Gaga's spectacular live performances across the globe.
In line with new contributions, video pieces will be constantly re-edited and engineered as new submissions are received throughout the tour's 44-date marathon run, in a constant creative renewal."
So effing cool!
Get crackin' with those videos, 'bbs!
We want to make one, too!
Click here to make your submission!

Amanda Seyfried, new photo shoot.

2009-11-14T09:14:00.000-08:00

Amanda Seyfried of Jennifers Body has some new photos being passed around the Internet this morning. I have no idea if they are for a magazine, or she just got bored, needed attention and called a photographer friend to come over. All the same, hot pictures. Enjoy.

Completely Gratuitous

2009-11-14T09:05:00.000-08:00

YUM!
Check out The Soup's Joel McHale looking delightfully dapper and delish in GQ this month!
Funny AND hot!
A winning combination!

Katy Perry & Russell Brand: Back In London

2009-11-07T09:04:00.001-08:00

Back in London after a busy week of travel, Katy Perry and Russell Brand were spotted leaving his flat earlier today (November 7).

The cute new couple was happy to stop and pose for pictures for the on-hand paparazzi.

Gerard Butler Wants Kids Some Day!

2009-11-07T09:03:00.001-08:00

Well, looky here! Even the ultimate bachelor wants a family some day!

As the big 4-0 approaches, Gerard Butler is rethinking his life and considering the many options he has available to him (aka he can't make up his damn mind).

"Right now, yes, I question a bunch of things in my life and I am in a lot of ways more comfortable than ever. I know what sill excites me and what is just never going to happen," said the actor. "But then also there are things I have different opinions on. Sometimes I think: ‘God, I wish I was married now, and had kids.’ Other times I think: 'Thank Christ I am not married and don’t have kid yet, I can do that later.'

Well, you're gonna be 40! Those sperm don't swim forever!

Butler continued, "But I can totally imagine it. It’s just not right now. I am great where I am but it would be nice. It doesn’t have to be marriage. It could be to be in a relationship and I would definitely like kids some day.’’

Of course, he would! But, will he ever be home to see them?!

Oh, No! Asslee Heading To Broadway?!?

2009-11-07T08:59:00.000-08:00

No! No! No!

There is no reason to let this bitch ruin legitimate theater any more than she has destroyed music and television.

It's just not right!

It's being reported that Ashlee Simpson will be reprising the role of Roxy on Broadway's version of Chicago.

No word yet when she will be making said Broadway debut, but it should last a maximum of 3 months.

We actually saw her in Chicago in London and she was pretty good! Surprisingly.

Week in Review: Rob, Kristen & Taylor Go Global; Rihanna, Kate Gosselin & Stripper Talk It Out

2009-11-07T08:55:00.000-08:00

It was ladies' week in Hollywood (and related environs) as real stars like Rihanna and Mariah Carey opened up on TV about serious, emotional issues; celebish types like Kate Gosselin rehashed stories we already know, but with more tears; and nonentity (in Hollywood and related environs) Nicole Forrester talked about having a one-night stand with Fergie's man.

Hey, to each her own.

New Moon McNuggets: Rock Hard Nipples, Wolf-Pack Tats & Strange Superpowers

2009-11-07T08:49:00.000-08:00

Dakota Fanning loves being evil! The New Moon wolf pack tattoos might turn into the real thing for some of the actors! And the leader of the Volturi wishes he had a very...unusual...supernatural ability.

If you haven't already, check out full pieces on that romantic devil, RPattz, and his tabloid (at least) sweetheart, KStew. And then move on to a roundup of all the stuff you should know about today's day-long press conference promoting New Moon.

So just what does Michael Sheen wish he could do? Well…

Coming to CSI: NY: Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo

2009-11-06T23:47:00.000-08:00

Great news for both fans of Disaster Movie:

Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo will soon team up again, as the "actresses" will guest star on the December 16 episode of CSI: NY. Apparently, all other females in Hollywood are busy that day.

"The ladies play two women who've managed to concoct a very interesting scheme that ends in murder," said producer Pam Veasey.

This clearly isn't an example of type-casting. Neither Kardashian nor Minnillo has done anything very interesting in years.

CSI: Boo York! Kim Kardashian and Vanessa Minnillo will appear on primetime next month

Said Kim: "I am so excited to be working with Vanessa again. I am fascinated by crime scene investigating. I swear, I wish I was a crime scene investigator sometimes!"

Her first case, if hired for this job: to investigate the crime of a hit TV show actually hiring this pair for on-air roles.

Snaps. Yo.

Katie Holmes Peps Up for the Work Day

2009-11-06T11:04:00.000-08:00

Gearing up for another workday, Katie Holmes was spotted on her way to the set of “The Romantics” in Long Island, New York today (November 6).

The “Mad Money” mommy looked like she was ready for a long day ahead, carrying not one, but two Starbucks coffee beverages as she strolled past the paparazzi.
Yesterday (November 5) Katie received an on-set visit from her adorable 3-year-old daughter Suri in the afternoon.

Carrying a stuffed animal squirrel, the little one looked pleased to be getting some quality time with her mommy in between her scenes.

Rihanna’s Painful Abuse Details

2009-11-06T10:59:00.000-08:00

Continuing to open up about her abusive relationship with Chris Brown, Rihanna gave an interview to “20/20” in which she shared some pretty gruesome details.

The “Take a Bow” songstress explained that when Chris abused her, she believed he had blacked out. “He had no soul in his eyes. Just blank. He was clearly blacked-out. There was no person when I looked at him.”

As for the horrendous beating she received after the Grammys back in February, Ri-Ri said, “I caught him in a lie, and he wouldn’t tell the truth. And I wouldn’t drop it. I couldn’t take that he kept lying to me, and he couldn’t take that I wouldn’t drop it … It escalated into him being violent towards me. And it was ugly. I was battered, I was bleeding, I was swollen in my face.”

She continued, “My next option was to get out of the car and walk, start walking in a gown and a bloody face. I didn’t have a plan. That whole night was not part of my plan.”

When asked if she hates Chris, Rihanna replied, “No, I don’t hate him at all. I actually love and care about him. I want him to do well, have a great career, have a great life and grow up. And just take this as something you had to go through to grow up and learn.”

Fergie: Nicole Forrester Sex Claims "Nonsense"

2009-11-06T01:25:00.000-08:00

If you haven't heard, an Atlanta stripper named Nicole Forrester claims - nay, insists - Josh Duhamel tapped that unimpressive booty during a recent one-night stand.

Fergie, Josh's wife, isn't buying it the recent gossip that he betrayed her.

"These allegations are nonsense," the singer said Thursday in a statement.

She appears to really believe that, as well, according to a close pal: "Fergie says nothing is wrong. Every time I ask her how married life is, she says, 'Awesome!'"

Adds another Fergie friend, "Josh told her it didn't happen. She believes him."

Still, an attorney for Nicole Forrester says she has passed a lie-detector test and is in possession of racy texts from the Transformers star confirming the affair.

Did Josh Duhamel cheat on Fergie with Nicole Forrester?

Forrester told Atlanta's Q100-FM that she and Duhamel "had lots of sex" at the St. Regis hotel after he came to the Tattletale club (appropriate) where she works.

Forrester claims they watched a porno and hooked up. Her lawyer, Romin Alavi, said "They fell asleep together, and he kept waking her up to have more sex."

Is she telling the truth? We may never know for sure. But Josh Duhamel loves his wife's figure no matter what shape she's in, says Fergie in Cosmopolitan.

The singer told the magazine that her hunky spouse didn't mind when she had to add a few extra pounds to her famously toned body for a new movie role:

"When I came home from filming he was excited. He enjoys having both: the extra meat to grab when it's there and the tight stomach when that's there."

Shakira Refuses To Marry

2009-10-29T12:49:00.000-07:00

Shakira has vowed never to marry - because the tabloid press would make a mockery of her divorce if she ever split from her partner.

The Colombian singer refuses to tie the knot with investment banker Antonio de la Rua, her boyfriend of nine years, because she doesn't want their nuptials or a possible break-up splashed across the front pages.

She tells Rolling Stone magazine, "It's funny how the papers want to see you married, and then they want to see you divorced. Well, I won't do any of it."

However, the Hips Don't Lie hit-maker is eager to start a family with de la Rua, insisting they don't need to be married to have children.

She said, "My body feels like it is asking to reproduce, to have a huge belly and carry babies."

Anna is Friel with Her Body

2009-10-29T12:45:00.000-07:00

We all enjoyed the pictures of Anna Friel nude in Breakfast at Tiffany’s. We liked looking at them and we liked thinking about them. But we’re a sensitive website with a kokopelli tattoo to prove it so we wondered, “How does Anna feel about it?” Funny we should ask. She said on the Paul O’Grady Show:

“At first I was [nervous]. There was a whole debate about when we actually rehearse the nakedness for the first time. It was in a rehearsal room which was very stark and cold and under fluorescent lights.

She added: “It’s so brief and it’s not gratuitous, it’s not salacious. It’s about this guy who sees a naked woman for the very first time. It teaches him to be a bit more open about it and not so stuffy. We’ve all got them – they just look different!”

“I have never really had a problem with nakedness. I could sit here completely naked and be interviewed and not care. But I won’t be doing that, don’t worry!”

Well thank God because I was really worried. I was sitting here wringing my hands and chewing the skin on the insides of my teeth like, “OK, breathe, CelebNewsWire. Just breathe.” Then I took some Valerian root and read this story and everything’s cool now.

In Fashion, One Day You’re in Your Clothes, the Next Day, You’re Out

2009-10-29T12:43:00.000-07:00

I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly. I don’t think you’re ready for this jelly. I don’t think your ready for this. Her body’s too Heidilicious for ya, babe. Last month we brought you promise of Heidi Klum naked in an upcoming coffee table book called Rankin’s Heidilicious. At the time, the model/Project Runway hostess/infant factory said,

“He always gets me to take my clothes off for some reason. We’ll do some job and then he’ll say, ‘Why don’t we shoot some more things?’ and I’ll wind up without anything on.”

Some of the pics from the book leaked today, and by God, Heidi was not funnin’. She is naked. There is butt and there is nip. After the cut, please enjoy the photographs and let us know which of them you find the sexiest. Us? We like the ones in which she’s been Carrie’d by a bucket of diarrhea. Nothing says “Heidilicious” like being dipped in loose stools.

2009-10-29T12:40:00.000-07:00

A better title would be The Reality Show From Hell.

The pitch for Jon Minus Kate = Jon Octomom, obtained by one network it was pitched to, begins modestly: "Mohammed and the Mountain started a religion."

It gets better: "Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris started a Yankee dynasty. Lennon and McCartney started a music revolution." Then, the big kicker (pause) ...

"Jon and Octomom start a whole new reality in the world of Reality TV."

The pitch claims the show's so revolutionary it will rival American Idol in the ratings, but "there will be no rival in the shocking nature of this pairing."

If there's any silver lining to be found in this, it's that everyone can hate these two. Just put the Israelis and Palestinians together for a showing and they'll emerge best of friends, united in the hatred of a common enemy.

A better title would be The Reality Show From Hell.

The pitch for Jon Minus Kate = Jon Octomom, obtained by one network it was pitched to, begins modestly: "Mohammed and the Mountain started a religion."

It gets better: "Mickey Mantle and Roger Maris started a Yankee dynasty. Lennon and McCartney started a music revolution." Then, the big kicker (pause) ...

"Jon and Octomom start a whole new reality in the world of Reality TV."

The pitch claims the show's so revolutionary it will rival American Idol in the ratings, but "there will be no rival in the shocking nature of this pairing."

If there's any silver lining to be found in this, it's that everyone can hate these two. Just put the Israelis and Palestinians together for a showing and they'll emerge best of friends, united in the hatred of a common enemy.

Girl-on-Girl Action: Coming to 90210!

2009-10-29T12:30:00.001-07:00

When we were 12, and had huge crushes on Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth, this storyline would have been awesome.

Now, we're (a tiny bit) more mature and simply roll our eyes at the planned lesbian storyline coming to 90210.

Indeed, show producer Rebecca Sinclair confirms that Rumer Willis' lesbian character of Gia will get a girlfriend in early 2010... in the form of previously straight Adrianna!

In the past, the strategy of turning a series regular gay for a few episodes was a clear publicity stunt, as fans of The OC and Mischa Barton likely recall.

But the ratings for 90210 have surged this season. Says Sinclair of the plot:

“This isn’t a fling. We’re coming at this [relationship] from a genuine place and not going, ‘Let’s do a titillating story that will grab some promotion.’ This is a real aspect of teenager life that’s interesting... And there’s been a real void in the 90210 universe in terms of gay and bisexual characters.”

That will actually start to change this Tuesday night when Samantha Ronson guest stars.

Britney Spears Teases Men, Women, "3" Music Video

2009-10-29T12:28:00.000-07:00

Britney Spears' new single is called "3." In case there was any confusion, that's the number of sex partners involved in a provocative encounter she's singing about.

It's also half as many seconds as the video clip she posted on Twitter, promoting the new "3" music video. Yup, it's that frickin' short. But c'mon, it's still so hot!

There's not too much more to say about it, given the ridiculous length of the clip. But we must say, Britney's newer, cleaner image must not extend to her music ...

This concludes the first Britney Spears "3" video clip. We hope you're satisfied. There are supposedly two more coming, too ... which is actually what she said.

Sorry, we've been reading too many Office quotes lately. Crazy Michael Scott.

UPDATE: The second clip from "3" has been released! Peep it post-jump:

Megan Fox Enjoys Sex, Flaunting Body for Attention

2009-10-29T12:26:00.000-07:00

She'll likely get criticized for speaking her mind, but Megan Fox makes an admission in Great Britian's Skymag that few stars would make. She says:

“I’ve always laughed at actresses who complain about having to do sexy roles when they’re starting out. Who are they kidding? That’s the key to getting attention and moving on to better things."

It's hard to argue with that point. While it would be nice to live in a society that didn't initially judge people on their looks, that simply isn't the case these days.

Fortunately for us, Fox is willing to pose naked in order to be noticed and, therefore, land major film roles. She makes money. Men drool. Everyone wins!

Fox added that her openness about sex and nudity is based on her background.

“I grew up with this rebellious streak of not wanting to conform. I was sent to this strict Christian school that I hated and we were all told that the theory of evolution was wrong and sex was wrong. It was a nightmare.

“Women are supposed to project their sexuality, yet there’s this strange stigma when it comes to talking about sex. I’m not afraid to say how much I enjoy sex. I’m not shy.”

Do you find Fox attractive? Do you believe in evolution? Leave a comment and weigh in on these pressing issues today!

Michael Jackson Autopsy Picture: Leaked? Fake?

2009-10-29T12:23:00.000-07:00

This morning, rumors surfaced in the UK that a Michael Jackson autopsy picture has been leaked and is being shopped. The "owner" is allegedly seeking $1 million.

Reports say the photo shows the deceased music icon with a shaved head, eyes open, ashy skin, lips flat, makeup removed, eyebrows tattooed, lying on his back.

The autopsy pic supposedly originated from "a high ranking police official" and was passed on via phone to another individual who is now seeking to profit from it.

A British celebrity gossip tabloid editor claims the photo could fetch a $1 million price tag. If it were real, that is, and we're quite skeptical that such a thing exists.

The scandalous Michael Jackson death photo from earlier this year.

So far, no actual autopsy pic has surfaced. But people are obsessed with the late King of Pop, perhaps more now than at any point in the last 10 years of his life.

They will therefore believe what they want to believe, and clamor for every scandalous piece of information - real or fabricated - that they can get their hands on.

In that sense, it's not hard to see why such a rumor would surface and gain traction, even though it is likely untrue, and that people would actually be interested.

Still, do you really want to see a death photo or autopsy photo of Michael Jackson? What's the appeal? Why not just attend a This Is It premiere in your area?

That way, you can get your MJ fix and actually see real footage!

Avril Lavigne Husband Has New Girlfriend

2009-10-28T12:43:00.000-07:00

Well, Avril Lavigne already filled for divorce one week ago, and paparazzi now find her former boyfriend making out with a new chick. Maybe he was cheating on her already???

Deryck Whibley was seen kissing his new girlfriend Hanna Beth Merjos at Tattoo Mania in Hollywood. A tip? Dude, if you don’t want to get caught don’t make out at celebrity spots, the photographers are there! We know your technical not cheating right now, but maybe moving too fast?

This Is It Fashion Face-Off: Paula Abdul vs. Jennifer Lopez

2009-10-28T12:40:00.000-07:00

Need proof that Michael Jackson touched the lives of millions of people?

Consider last night's premiere of This Is It. The movie drew celebrities from all industries. Heck, it even drew stars that are only famous because they fathered a child out of wedlock with a late drug addict.

The film opening also gave former A-list celebs a chance to pose on the red carpet once more. Two great cases in point: Paula Abdul and Jennifer Lopez.

The former American Idol judge and former tabloid cover regular each battled the wind, along with one another, at the movie. Study their fashion choices below and then cast your vote...

The Hills Recap: "Sorry Boo, Strike Two"

2009-10-28T12:37:00.000-07:00

This week on The Hills, Justin-Bobby continued to play mind games with Kristin, Holly got plastered again and Jayde Nicole went absolutely insane on Brody.

As always, The Hollywood Gossip editorial board looks back at back the previous night's The Hills (as we do for The City) awarding and taking away points ...

This week's episode title comes from a text Justin sent Kristin after ditching her beach party, referring to her three strike rule. Yes, he wrote that. Minus 7.

Later, he surprises "boo" by showing up anyway. Plus 6, because like the naked guy on How I Met Your Mother, J-B's unpredictability totally works on girls.

Kristin Cavallari sure overdoes the fake Valley Girl accent, over-pronouncing each syllable trying to sound ditzy. Liiiiiike, yaaaaaa, Bro-dayyyyyy. Minus 5.

HOT preview for New Moon during commercials! Plus 3.

Holly Montag says her true love is Jack. As in Daniel. Minus 4 for this dreadful cliche and being one of the sloppier drunks out there. We hope she's acting.

Despite being wrapped around Justin's finger, Kristin admits she has feelings for Bro-dayyyyyy. Ahh, there's nothing like a freshly contrived love triangle. Plus 2.

Speaking of Brody's love life, either MTV's editors want to sabotage Jayde Nicole, or she is rapidly becoming mentally unbalanced. Jealous much. Jayde? Minus 6.
Random dude off-camera: "What is up with Holly?" Great question. Plus 9.
Team Enzo! Plus 7, because even Spencer Pratt is warming to his adorable little neighbor. He tries, but can't even pretend to hate him anymore. It's kind of cute.
For the love of G*d, what the hell is Holly wearing at Speidi's!? Minus 4. Is The Hills secretly a cult where you have to drop 25 pounds and get plastic surgery?
Concerned Heidi Montag tells her troubled, drunk sis that she would, like, do anything for her (going to her b-party without a fee notwithstanding). Plus 6. B!tch.
Obligatory Minus 5 for Kristin not being Lauren Conrad. Are we really supposed to care about this girl and become invested in all her personal drama? Fail.

THG Caption Contest Winner For October 27

2009-10-28T12:33:00.000-07:00

The Hollywood Gossip Caption Contest yielded plenty of good entries yesterday.

Our readers didn't disappoint with dozens of potential captions for this photo of The Hills' Lo Bosworth and Audrina Patridge. Your winner is TheGenePool.

Congratulations on a job well done! The winning entry appears below the photo, and you can click here to read the full list of submissions sent in to us.

Honorable mentions go out to Hellion and SpaceAceMoonBoots. Thanks to everybody for their efforts and best of luck in our next Caption Contest!

It's such a beautiful thing when friends get together and share a neuron

Khloe Kardashian Sits Kourtside, Kommands Wedding Attention

2009-10-28T12:29:00.000-07:00

Considering the Lakers' best player is a self-centered, adulterous, accused rapist, we didn't think we could hate the team any more than we already do.

Then, Khloe Kardashian married Lamar Odom.

Now, we'll be stuck with this attention-starved socialite's presence at every Los Angeles home game, as illustrated last night when Khloe and Kim Kardashian sat courtside, pretended to cheer Odom on and checked themselves out on the arena's jumbotron.

Said Khloe at the game: "It's an honor to be here watching... I'm so happy to be able to experience this great accomplishment with Lamar. I'm so proud of my husband."

Meanwhile, fans of contrived weddings and scripted reality shows would be proud of the Kardashians as a whole.

The Khloe/Lamar wedding special will air on E! on November 8 and we've posted the hilarious, infuriating preview for it after this article's jump.

Check it out now for the fakest tears and most well-rehearsed arguments of the fall TV season.

This Is It Fashion Face-Off: Julianne Hough vs. Ashley Tisdale

2009-10-28T12:27:00.000-07:00

Our latest fashion face-off featuring stars at the premiere of Michael Jackson's This Is It documentary last night holds an interesting connection to the King of Pop.

Or at least his last director. Kenny Ortega directed This Is It, and is also known for heading the High School Musical franchise, which starred Ashley Tisdale (right).

He's also heading up the remake of Footloose, starring Julianne Hough (left) and Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford. Anyway, which cutie looked better last night?

Julianne, the two-time Dancing with the Stars champion, went with more of a (chic) rocker look, while Ashley honored the late King of Pop with a vintage T.

Who will win this battle of the blondes? Vote below!

Kate Gosselin Continues Jon-Bashing Press Tour

2009-10-28T12:24:00.000-07:00

"Certain events take place that make us sitting ducks. It makes us easy targets." - Kate Gosselin on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in an interview airing later today.

Making the media rounds in an attempt to show she sucks slightly less than estranged husband Jon, Kate fashions herself as the one who takes the high road.

"Certain ones of us speak a lot; others of us prefer to keep our mouths shut," she says, in reference to her Ed Hardy-wearing, PR-loving douche of a spouse.

Asked whether it helps or hurts that Jon is seemingly so in love with the press, Kate says, "I just know that on TV or off TV, I've been targeted and torn apart."

Still, don't expect her to lose track of her priorities.

"I am a mother first," she says. "I will always be a mother, and I would die for my kids if need be. I would never put them in a situation that was dangerous or unsafe for them ... there is nothing I would do to put them in danger."

"My focus is them. It's not the paparazzi. My focus is not what trip I can go on, or what shows I can do as a result of this thing. This is my job. This is what I do."
Well, that and shill for her new book ...

SIMON COWELL AND OTHER SPOOKED CELEBS October 24, 2009

2009-10-24T02:03:00.000-07:00

Actress Camilla Belle looks sweet and stylish at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style in Beverly Hills on Thursday (October 22).

The 23-year-old actress wore a lacy Marchesa dress with feather detailing at the event, where fashion house Cartier and the late Grace Kelly, princess of Monaco, were honored.

Production begins November 2 for Camilla’s new film, From Prada to Nada.

The loose adaptation of Sense And Sensibility will star Camilla, Adriana Barraza and Alexa Vega in a story of two spoiled sisters who move in with their estranged aunt in East L.A. after their father passes away.

Simon Cowell Is Possessed: Spooked Celebs

2009-10-24T01:59:00.000-07:00

That look in Simon Cowell's eye might very well explain some of his most vicious of tongue-lashings he's dealt to many an aspiring singer. Demonic possession? We're not sure, but whatever it is, it seems to be going around.
Gallery Info: Simon Cowell kicks off the gallery of celebs who seem possessed by the devil.

Kim Kardashian: Birthday Party Details

2009-10-22T11:44:00.000-07:00

Kim Kardashian knows how to do birthdays! After celebrating in Las Vegas for her 29th birthday, Kim was the guest of honor at a birthday dinner on Wednesday at Philippe in West Hollywood.

First, the star stopped by Kitson for a fashion event held by sister Khloe’s new husband, Lamar Odom, then went to join her mother Kris Jenner, sister Kourtney Kardashian and 20 friends for some delicious Asian cuisine.

Love with Jason Trawick Saved Britney Spears

2009-10-21T15:16:00.000-07:00

After a terrible marriage to Kevin Federline and rocky flings with JR Rotem, Isaac Cohen, Howie Day and Adnan Ghalib, Britney Spears may have found The One.

That would be Jason Trawick, her agent-turned-boyfriend.

"'He's the kind of man you would dream of your daughter marrying. The kids love him, and he's stable,'" says Brit's mom Lynne Spears, according to Us.

Jason Trawick, 37, stood by Britney during her darkest moments, like when she was involuntarily committed twice to a psychiatric hospital in early 2008.

During that period in her life she lost many people close to her - not to mention custody of sons Sean Preston, 4, and Jayden James, 3. But Jason stayed.

Jason Trawick has saved Britney Spears. We'd actually give more credit to her father, Jamie, but there's no question that her new boyfriend is a great influence.

"Most everyone else abandoned her, but Jason refused to be completely cut out of Britney's life," says a source close to her "He's very protective of her."

Besides his quick wit and ability to make her laugh in any situation, the best attribute of Jason Trawick is that he accepts Britney Spears - drama and all.

"She has been honest with Jason about what she’s been through in a way that I don't think she's been with other people, and he always preferred to not sugarcoat the harsh reality of what happened to her," says a pal.

"He tells her that she should take responsibility for her own actions."

Bold idea. Now we just need Jason to date Lindsay Lohan next.

Michael Bublé Slays New Moon!

2009-10-21T15:07:00.000-07:00

First Kiss, now the Twi-hards!

Michael Bublé is ruling the charts!

Bublé's Crazy Love is number 1 on the Billboard charts for the second week in a row, snatching the top spot from the soundtrack for the upcoming Twilight sequel, New Moon!

Michael sold an astonishing 203,000 records this past week, while the New Moon soundtrack only managed to push 115,000 copies.

Is the Twilight craze losing steam?????

Chris Brown Speaks Out - Again!

2009-10-21T14:59:00.000-07:00

Chris Brown just makes no sense.

The douchebag went on air for the first time in months and spoke with New York's Hot 97 The Angie Martinez show today, and not surprisingly, he had nothing of substance to say.

Aside from claiming "he's human" several times, Brown really didn't explain anything about that aweful night where he beat up Rihanna.

Instead, he just gave different excuses but no real explanation. According to Chris, "I regret every second of it. I'm human."

And again, Chris said that out of respect for his privacy and for Rihanna's privacy, he doesn't want to go into details about what happened.

LAME!

When asked about the rumors that there had been some violence in their relationship before, Chris said there were never any prior incidents.

And when Angie asked about the reports that Chris was also hurt and injured during the "attack" earlier this year, the douche decided not to answer and said he rather not talk about it. We're guessing that means he wasn't psychically hurt.

Chris even went on to talk about being mad at Oprah Winfrey!

According to Chris, he feels that he's done so many things with Oprah and when he needed a helping hand it didn't happen. He also promised to continue counseling and said he'd never hit a woman again.

And we truly hope he means it. But the statistics are against him.

CLICK HERE to listen to the whole interview.

The Vampire Diaries Gets A Full Season!

2009-10-21T14:38:00.000-07:00

Looks like the vampire trend isn't going anywhere soon!

The CW ordered a full season of its latest and what seems to be its only hit at the moment, The Vampire Diaries.

The show is currently the most-watched on the network and raked in 3.9 million viewers during last week's episode.

As for the lackluster Melrose Place, the CW has ordered only 5 more episodes and seems to be holding out to see if the ratings will spike at all with the return of Heather Locklear.

And if Heather can't save it, we don't think anyone can.

Asslee Simpson could end up sharing the same fate as Mushy Fartone!

Renee Zellweger Talks “Bridget Jones 3”

2009-10-20T11:46:00.001-07:00

Dishing details on her upcoming project, it looks like Renee Zellweger is at it again!

Reports have sparked that instead of gaining pounds like she previously did for her role in the 2004’s Bridget Jones film, that she would be wearing a fat suit for the new movie.

Not So Fast, Vin Diesel!

2009-10-20T11:42:00.000-07:00

Damn him for taking our advice!

After reports that the "actor" backed out of the xXx franchise, it seems Vin Diesel was just pulling a cruel prank and letting us believe we were off the hook!

The rarely seen action hero will definitely be starring in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, which is set for a 2011 release.

Wowsa! Wasn't that also the name of a cheesetastic porno in Boogie Nights?!

"I made a few calls on this and I can tell you that it is completely not true," confirmed Diesel's publicist.

Another day, another terrible movie!

TLC To Air Special With Kate Gosselin

2009-10-20T11:41:00.001-07:00

Since they've stopped filming it seems that TLC is really scraping the barrel to create episodes of Jon and Kate Plus 8 before it goes off the air in November.

On Monday the network will air a one-hour special with Kate Gosselin answering questions about her family as well as showing viewers' favorite moments from the show.

Ouch! We're sure Kate really feels like a walk down memory lane at this point!

Kate's special is going to air the same day she and Jon are going to court to sort out their financial issues.

What would U want to ask Kate?

Roman Polanksi Denied Bail, Staying In Swiss Prison!

2009-10-20T11:39:00.000-07:00

After taking into consideration his last three decades as a fugitive, Switerland's top criminal court rejected Roman Polanski's plea to be released from prison.

"The appellant has already once in 1978 eluded American criminal proceedings by traveling to Europe," read the 17-page Court verdict, adding that the director's extradition to the States could result in trauma to his family and cost investors in his current film projects millions. "As a result, the motivation to flee is high."

Polanski is expected to appeal the decision within the next 10 days. According to his lawyers, this decision to keep him incarcerated could have damaging consequences for his film The Ghost, thus leaving his family bankrupt.

Riiiiight.

The famed director was accused of luring an underage girl with champagne and a Quaalude sedative during a modeling shoot in 1977 and raping her. For a man who was initially indicted on six felony counts, including rape by use of drugs, child molesting and sodomy, the least he can do is sit still for a while!

Michael Lohan Reveals Kidnapping "Detox" Plans

2009-10-20T11:38:00.000-07:00

Michael Lohan continues to spout the crazy when talking about his plans to "help" daughter Lindsay Lohan.

Between talk of conservatorship and restraining orders, Michael Lohan is now clarifying his statements about setting Lindsay straight saying he had no plans to kidnap her:

"I just meant I'd like to detox her myself…but of course I'd get arrested. People will twist my words to mean what they want. The bottom line is, Lindsay needs help, and no one wants to do anything."

Detox her yourself? We understand you want to help your daughter, but why are you spilling everything to the media and WHY don't you get actual professionals to help her?!

Apparently Michael wants to take her to Okeha Castle on Long Island since he's friends with owner Gary Melius. Melius has apparently offered up the hotel to serve as a "home-base" for Lindsay as long as she wants while she sorts out her life.

We don't know what is going to unfold in the Lohan family dramz, but they never fail to keep us entertained!

Wow. We are shocked and saddened at what a dud RiRi's new song is!

2009-10-20T11:36:00.001-07:00

Wow. We are shocked and saddened at what a dud RiRi's new song is!

We LOVE Rihanna, but we are very disappointed. Sure, she didn't write or produce the song. That blame goes to NeYo.

But RiRi did approve of this and (along with her label) chose it as her first single.

What was she thinking?????????

Russian Roulette sounds like a song Beyonce would have passed on because it's not good enough. This would have been a B-side on Rihanna's last album!

It's not a bad song, but it's definitely mediocre. And it's definitely not a first single on one of the most anticipated songs of the year!

The song and production are both seriously lacking!

She's been having all kinds of money issues lately!

2009-10-20T11:34:00.001-07:00

She's been having all kinds of money issues lately!

A U.S. judge has ordered Courtney Love to pay Elite Maids for their services totaling over $3,000!

We can't even imagine how filthy Courtney must keep her living space!

Apparently she refused to pay for the maid service prompting them to take her to court. But being Courtney, she bailed on the court date Thursday so by default the judge had to rule against her.

We guess she has more important things to worry about!

LeAnn And Eddie's Desperate Cry For Attention!

2009-10-20T11:31:00.000-07:00

For shame!

After the adulterous break-up of both their marriages, LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian enjoyed a very public dinner at El Lay's paparazzi central, Katsuya restaurant in Hollywood. And although they tried to go out the side door, they changed their minds and walked right out the front with big smiles on their faces!

LAME!!!

In a city with two other Katsuya locations and a billion Japanese restaurants, they HAD to go there!

They're just giving their spouses more ammunition to take them for all they're worth!

Have at 'em!

OMFG! New Moon Clip of the Day: Jacob Goes Werewolf!

2009-10-20T11:15:00.000-07:00

Attention, New Moon fans currently covering your feet:

Prepare for some cold toes... because the video below will knock your socks off!

In a newly-released clip from the Twilight Saga sequel, Taylor Lautner introduces a major scene from the film: Jacob's transformation into a werewolf, as the character comes to Bella's rescue.

While previous New Moon trailers have only showed snippets of scenes from the movie, this is the first extended look at a significant development in it.

We hope and pray the studio doesn't force YouTube to remove the clip, as it will merely build more excitement for the blockbuster. If that's even possible, of course...

As readers of the Twilight Saga novels know, Lautner's Jacob plays a prominent role in New Moon. Even more so than Robert Pattinson's Edward.

Based on the video above, though, we're confident he can pull it off. We can't wait for November 20. Can you?!?

Adam Lambert Embraces Naked Women (Do You Want To Make-Out With Glambert On Camera Too?)

2009-10-20T11:06:00.000-07:00

While Adam Lambert shouldn't need help hyping his debut album, which comes out on November 24, creating a stir within the entertainment world can only help.

With that in mind (we assume), the singer has posed for a racy photo shoot for Details magazine... with a woman!

Inside the issue, which fans ought to pick up for an in-depth article and spread, Lambert brings up the fact that the opposite sex often throws their underwear - among other things - at him.

"I think it's weird that I'm having this effect on women. It's flattering," he says. "I've never had underwear thrown at me before. Clearly there's something significant about it, because there aren't a lot of openly gay men in the entertainment industry,"

Regarding the breasted gender, Lambert also said:

"I like kissing women sometimes. Women are pretty. It doesn't mean I'm necessarily sleeping with them."

To prove his point, Lambert poses with a scantily-clad female in Details.
If she can do it, why not you?!

Details, the magazine running the hetero-centric (yet not at the same time) pictures of Adam Lambert is running a new sweepstakes through their website that fans of the American Idol should be really interested in.

Beginning today at 10am, you can click your way over to DETAILS.COM to enter for a chance to win a professional photo shoot with Adam.

We'll pass, but all of you should. Looks like he is pretty much up for anything.

Any of U going to enter?

John Mayer Defends Twitter, Miley Cyrus, Sucks at Life

2009-10-20T10:59:00.000-07:00

Finally, Miley Cyrus has shut up about the deletion of her Twitter account.

Unfortunately, though, no one told John Mayer that he's a giant douchebag. Or that the nation is sick of hearing about the end of Cyrus Tweeting.

Asked by MTV about Miley's decision, Mayer rambled on with a defense of the Disney star. He said:

"I think she's smart enough to realize there is some interference of the brain that she doesn't want to deal with. Artists have enough to deal with. She's a child, she's a fantastic artist - I think there's enough mental real estate being taken up by dealing with all of that stuff."

Mayer wasn't finished making little sense. He added:

"For whatever reason, I am old enough and smart enough to tell someone to go f-ck themselves if they tell me to go f-ck myself. I think if you're in Miley's situation, it might take a little too much time to play goalie for your own heart and mind. So I totally get it.

"Nobody hates Miley Cyrus; they're just picking up on her brand, repurposing it, to try to make a little bit of Miley cash. It's damaging people's minds. Imagine Shannon Doherty with a Twitter account, back in the '90210' days. That would've just flat-out killed her."

Fortunately, instead of writing about her life, Doherty went out and lived it, acting like a bitch, making a sex tape and getting kicked off numerous shows.

As for Mayer, would he ever drop out of Twitter?

"I would rather tell the world to eat my a--hole before I would delete my Twitter account."

That's good to know. John Mayer cares more about his Twitter account than about his fans.

Miss California Pageant Wants Its Fake Boob Money Back

2009-10-20T10:23:00.000-07:00

The feud between Carrie Prejean and the Miss California Pageant just got a lot... bouncier.

Following the lawsuit filed by Prejean against organization officials for slander, libel, religious discrimination and infliction of emotional distress (it's hard to write that with a straight face), K2 Productions is firing back.

The company in charge of the Miss California USA pageant has counter-sued the disgraced beauty queen and is requesting that she return the $5,200 it gave her for breast-augmentation surgery last year. Seriously!

"Had [Prejean] heeded the guidance of the Gospel of John, who admonished only those who are without sin to cast stones in judgment, she might have avoided this legal battle," the suit actually reads.

As part of her original lawsuit, Prejean takes issue with the pageant's "public disclosure of private facts," but this counter-suit says the only private facts in question were bouncing around on stage during the competition.

"The alleged 'private facts' consist of her breast augmentation (which ceased being private during the swimsuit competition of the nationally-televised Miss USA pageant, in which Ms. Prejean walked the stage in a bikini)," the K2 suit states.

If Prejean is forced to return money for her fake boobs, can she also pay a fine for her phony, self-serving use of religion?

Courteney Cox's Bangin' Bikini Lingerie Body!

2009-10-01T03:20:00.000-07:00

Cougar alert!

Courteney Cox's wardrobe for Cougar Town must be minimal because from what we can tell it's mostly lingerie!

Whatever it takes to get ratings right?

But does anyone really want to see Courtney parade around showing her tittays and ass? Well, besides hubby David Arquette.

Justin Timberlake and Rihanna: Reportedly On!

2009-10-01T03:15:00.000-07:00

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel might be broken up - but they are definitely having relationship problems.

In the latest issue of Star, the supermarket tabloid reports on the one-word reason for the tension between Justin and Jessica: Rihanna.

Reportedly, JT brought SexyBack under RiRi's Umbrella at a MTV Video Music Awards gathering on September 13, as the singers grinded in front of onlookers... and then moved on to her hotel room for a "steamy, private after-party," the magazine states.

“They tried to keep it a secret, but Jessica found out within days,” said a source, adding that Biel "must be a wreck" over the news.

While the publication won't come out and label Timberlake and Rihanna as an official item, it does go into detail about their close contact. You might wanna turn away (and unclench your fists), Chris Brown:

“Rihanna and Justin have been talking and texting on the phone nonstop since the VMAs,” sand ain insider. “She asked him on the phone, ‘Are you still with Jessica?’ And he hinted that things were cooling off between them.”

But it's quite the opposite for this gorgeous pair. Sources say Rihanna "wants to date" JT and even gave him an impromptu lap dance during a recording session this month

Who's Col's Style Icon?

2009-08-13T02:52:00.000-07:00

Coleen's Style Icon
Coleen Rooney is one of the most stylish Wags around but she has revealed another celeb is her own fashion icon in this week's Heat

Reese's Nasty Bump

2009-08-13T02:50:00.000-07:00

Ouch - looks like Reese Witherspoon's had a painful face bump.

The actress was spotted out near her home in California with a raised reddy-purple bruise under her left eye.

It seems poor Reese has taken a bit of a knock to her cheekbone.

We wouldn't be surprised if go-getting Reese managed to do herself an injury on-set or at the gym.

Active Reese is often seen out on the beach or at the park with her two gorgeous kids, so perhaps she took a bit of a tumble during all that running around.

Reese wore a pretty summer dress and covered up with some massive sunnies as she filled her car with petrol in the sunshine.

And she didn't seem to mind who clocked her marked boat-race when she took off her sunnies to pay.

Hope it gets better soon, Reese.

Kristen Stewart Rocks Teen Choice Awards

2009-08-09T23:34:00.000-07:00

She’s had quite a year, thanks to the juggernaut that is the “Twilight” sensation, and Kristen Stewart looked confident as she arrived at the 2009 Teen Choice Awards this evening (August 9).

The “New Moon” actress was the center of attention as she arrived outside the Gibson Amphitheatre in Universal City, California, sporting her new cropped coif along with a black and white layered top and a fringed-out black skirt with black peep-toe heels.

The Teen Choice Awards night is a welcome change of pace for Miss Stewart, who has been working tirelessly alongside Dakota Fanning on the new ‘70s rocker chick flick “The Runaways.”

And before long Kristen will be heading back up to Vancouver, Canada to begin filming the third installment of the “Twilight” saga, “Eclipse.”

Celebrity Pop Quiz: Vanessa Hudgens

2009-08-09T23:31:00.000-07:00

With its motley, mismatched gang of rock-obsessed friends, the movie “Bandslam,” opening Friday, is like “High School Musical” with guitars (and a scene-stealing performance from Lisa Kudrow) or “The Breakfast Club” with songs.

This time, the Ally Sheedy role goes to “HSM” vet and ‘tween mega-idol Vanessa Hudgens, 21, who plays Sa5m (the 5 is silent), a bookish emo chick with a secret talent. Birdlike and petite, Hudgens is as wholesome and open in person as her most famous onscreen alter ego, “HSM’s” Gabriella. She talks about wishing she could have met Natalie Wood, hoping to evade the paparazzi and praying not to faceplant in Brangelina’s lap.

Sa5m is rarely ever shown in the movie without a book to hide behind. Are you a big reader, too?

No, I’m not that big of a reader. More of, like, a scripts reader.

But you must be able to play guitar — all the kids in the movie had to be proficient at their instrument and play live, and Sa5m does eventually rock out like the rest of them.

I only learned a few chords for this one song. It probably took, like, about a week, and then that was really slow, changing chords, it wasn’t that seamless. But after two weeks I had it down to a T. Everyone that had those parts, though, was an incredible musician — the drummer was phenomenal — so I was quite intimidated coming into the project.

The movie has a cameo by David Bowie that was shot in New York because he’s afraid of flying. Were you hanging out on set that day to try and meet him?

Yes! I was, like, “Tell me where to go and when to be there okay?” He was so great, nicer than I would have ever thought. But I wouldn’t be able to ask him for an autograph — that would feel so bad. My classic films growing up were “The NeverEnding Story” and “Labyrinth,” which is another reason I love David Bowie.

I read that you planned to audition for “American Idol” before “HSM.” You could have been Kelly Clarkson, if not David Bowie.

It was before “High School Musical” came along. I didn’t go to any auditions because I was 15, though I wanted to go. But I booked “High School Musical” when I was 16, which is when you’re supposed to audition for “American Idol.” I didn’t get as far as planning an audition song or anything.

Auditions have been lucky for you, though. You landed a job on your first one, and only went because one of your friends couldn’t make it.

I did a lot of musical theater growing up, and my girlfriend was doing a bunch of commercials and she couldn’t go to one. She was, like, “You wanna go?” and I was, like, “Sure.” And it was a Travelodge PSA, so it was so random dancing around with a little Travelodge bear.

Kim Kardashian Goes Blonde

2009-08-09T23:29:00.000-07:00

Kim Kardashian promised a new look, but she was practically unrecognizable today on the carpet at the Teen Choice Awards. She opened up to us exclusively about how it’s her first-ever actual dye job, but since it was the end of Summer, she was in the mood for something new.

Anne Hathaway Sexy Pictures

2009-07-26T00:37:00.000-07:00

Anne Hathaway looks very sexy in this photo shoot from Mark Hom, latest buzz on Anne Hathaway is her appearance in ” Becoming Jane Austen, ” Austen was a woman with an outstanding passion for life and writing, she was forced to live in a world, where choosing the right husband took precedence over all other things. The film also stars “Harry Potter” actresses Maggie Smith and Julie Walters as well as James Cromwell, the film centers around Austen’s relationship with Tom Lefroy, a young

How Does Jessica Biel Stay so Fit?

2009-07-26T00:33:00.000-07:00

Jessica Biel spends five hours a day exercising.

The Hollywood actress – who is dating ‘SexyBack’ singer Justin Timberlake – works hard to maintain her svelte figure because she feels under pressure to look good for movie roles.

She said: “I’ve worked out five hours, sometimes more, in a single day, if I’m in training for a film role or something. And it’s hard – it’s very hard!”

Despite her gruelling exercise schedule, the 27-year-old beauty has to make sacrifices with food too and often only eats controlled meal portions.

She explained: “You have to find a balance, especially with what you eat. I don’t live by the idea that you can’t allow yourself a treat.

“I say, ‘Eat things you like, but eat them in smaller portions.’ I always cut things in half and send half back. I’m not perfect, I don’t always do those things, but that’s the goal.”

“Do I eat dessert? You know, if there’s something I want to try then I try it. But I have a bite, not the whole thing. That’s what you have to do.”

Jennifer Lopez Has A Back Up Belly

2009-07-21T09:03:00.000-07:00

Jennifer Lopez on the set of her new movie The Back-Up Plan in New York City on Monday July 20th, 2009. Jennifer's "fake baby bump" is part of the movie not her overindulging on hot pockets late at night.

Anything white - especially a white tight dress will highlight the junk.

Kelis: Hell No! I'm Having My Baby!

2009-07-21T09:01:00.001-07:00

Looks like Kelis won't be making it to her court appearance today to discuss the matter of child support for her child with Nas.

She has a good reason, though. She's punching one out right now!

Yes, as we type, Kelis is bringing a baby milkshake to the yard, making her unable to appear in court. We know Nas isn't by her side, but we're waiting to see if he'll pull a douche move and go to court without her. Then again, what judge in their right mind would listen to this guy talk about his kids when he isn't even present for the birth of one?

Idiot.

Two concerts may mark Jackson’s birthday

2009-07-21T08:57:00.000-07:00

If all goes according to plan there will be not one, but two tribute concerts for Michael Jackson at London’s O2 Arena this August. The date for the first is Aug. 29, which would have been Jackson’s 51st birthday.

“As the schedule stands right now, there will be a second show on Aug. 30,” said a source involved with the scheduling.

Jackson’s brothers, Jermaine, Jackie, Tito and Marlon, have been involved in “every part of the concerts’ planning process” according to the source, and they have good reason to be: they’ll be performing at the shows, too. Expect to see the Jackson 4 perform a medley of the Jackson 5’s greatest hits.

A plan to do a tribute show was first announced at a meeting of “This is It” tour cast and crew on June 27. At that meeting, tour director Kenny Ortega told the cast and crew that the memorial concert would be “what Jackson would have wanted.”

According to the current schedule, rehearsals will take place in Los Angeles the first two weeks of August, and they’ll move to London the week before the concerts.

AEG has yet to make an official announcement confirming the plans.

Lindsay Lohan Re-Ups For More Fornaria Ads

2009-07-17T10:07:00.000-07:00

Remember that totally awesome commercial Lindsay Lohan did back in March?

By commercial, we mean whatever that "Fornaria" spot was supposedly for.

And by awesome, we mean 9.6 out of 10 on the unintentional comedy meter.

If you don't remember it, we posted the video below. But first, here's a hot Lindsay Lohan picture from her new - yes, new! - Fornarina winter ad campaign.

Flash! Bang! Wow! Does she ever stop working? Her career is unstoppable!

Lindsay Lohan makes us what to purchase whatever Fornaria is.

One of the new ads features Lindsay making sure she's sure she's wearing underwear (if only she would take anti-crotch shot precautions in real life) while she hoists a purse like a trophy. In another, she uses a guitar as a stepping stool.

Who cares. Check out this video for real (unintentional) entertainment ...

Celebrity Fashion Police: Pull Over, Ashley Greene!

2009-07-17T10:05:00.000-07:00

As Alice Cullen in the Twilight Saga, Ashley Greene gets to hang around with Robert Pattinson all the time.
Based on the recent clothing choice made by Greene, perhaps her gorgeous co-star could offer a few beauty tips.
During a visit to New York City for an appearance on MTV's It's On with Alexa Chung this week, the actress donned an odd pair of high-waisted leather shorts. She was pulled over by the fashion police as a result.
Was the citation deserved?

Granger Goes Goth! Emma Teams Up With Manson

2009-07-16T03:53:00.000-07:00

Emma Watson has turned to the dark side!
Miz Watson has reportedly been cast to star in Marilyn Manson's Gothic musical film adaptation of Cinderella!!
Watson, who has never appeared in a movie outside of the Harry Potter series, will be singing her way through the retelling of the fairy tale as Cinderella.
Manson is currently producing the pet project, but no word on whether the shock rocker will be scoring or directing the musical.
We think he should do neither!

Anna Friel topless in Vanity Fair

2009-07-15T13:32:00.001-07:00

Here's British actress Anna Friel (Pushing Daisies, Land of the Lost) posing topless for the August issue of Vanity Fair's UK edition. These are clearly some high class photos, so I expect everyone to treat them with some respect. Which is why I'm masturbating in a suit of armor. M'lady.

Around the World With Gaga, Madonna, JoBros

2009-07-15T13:25:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga, Madonna, and the Jonas Brothers performed in various cities across the globe last night.

2009-07-15T13:17:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Never-before-seen footage of the accident that some say forever changed Michael Jackson's life has been revealed.

Us Weekly posted an exclusive look at the harrowing events of Jan. 27, 1984, when the King of Pop caught on fire while shooting a spot for the Pepsi.

In the clip, Jackson is seen successfully finishing one take of the commercial where pyrotechnics go off around him, but on the sixth take, the explosion happens too soon and Jackson's hair ignites.
Unaware that he's on fire, the singer continues dancing and spinning until crewmembers swarm him.

Jackson rises with singed hair and a bald spot where the fire scorched his head. He suffered second and third-degree burns on his scalp and body.

According to Us Weekly sources, the injuries Jackson sustained during the accident led him to take several types of prescription pain medications, which in turn led to his alleged dependency on various medications and alleged obsession with plastic surgery.

Sandra Bullock: 'I'm Going To Be Naked In Every Single Film'

2009-07-15T13:06:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Sandra Bullock knows why "The Proposal" was her biggest box office opening yet.

"I'm going to be naked in every single film," she joked on the UK's "GMTV" on Tuesday, referring to an awkward scene with co-star Ryan Reynolds. "Can you imagine me at 70? Zac Efron doing a big film - there I am, running naked in the background. Just back and forth until someone notices. Big box office - they're all going to want me in their film."

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The romantic comedy topped the box office with $34.1 million after opening on June 20, beating Sandra's previous high water mark, 2007's "Premonition," by almost double.

And while the longtime star said she's ready to strip down again, she noted nudity works best at the box office when it's just for laughs.

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"If you're naked and you're trying to be sexy - you don't really make as much money as if you're naked and you're funny," she explained, naming one actor as a master of the style. "Will Ferrell has been onto that for quite some time. Have you noticed how he drops his trousers in every single film? I'm going to do that from now on. Action film - all naked!"

Sandra will get another chance to show off her box office clout in her next film, September's "All About Steve," which will find her starring alongside "The Hangover" star Bradley Cooper.

The Bachelorette Spoilers: Reid Rosenthal MIA on "Men Tell All," Cliffhanger Planned For "After the Final Rose"

2009-07-15T12:57:00.000-07:00

Next Monday is the traditional “The Men Tell All” episode of The Bachelorette, which precedes the show's two-hour season finale the following week.

Two guys who won't be telling anything? Wes Hayden and Reid Rosenthal.

That's right. Despite being the most talked-about, hated man in Bachelorette history, Wes will not be on "The Men Tell All." This is almost certainly because he has been shafted somewhat by ABC and has since thrown the show under the bus.

Wes is pissed at the show for making him look like an d!ck and especially for outing Laurel Kagay. His omission therefore makes sense. Reid's? Not so much.

Last week, Ed Swiderski and Kiptyn Locke received roses from Jillian Harris while poor Reid was sent home. In every other season, the person eliminated in third place takes part in the "Men Tell All" episode. Reid, however, did not.

Why? Because according to the Bachelorette spoilers we posted yesterday, and what we've heard since, Reid Rosenthal plays a role in the finale.

With no Reid Rosenthal or Wes Hayden interviews, "The Men Tell All" special might as well be renamed "The Dudes No One Cares About Tell All and Kill Time."

Much like Ed’s departure earlier in the season, it seems they’re setting up a return for Reid, who left saying “I should’ve told her that I loved her" and then “If I could reverse things, I would.” His "Men Tell All" no-show fits this perfectly.

There's also the "unexpected confession" Jillian Harris grapples with in the finale.

What this is, no one knows for sure, but odds are very good that it involves Reid, and like last season of The Bachelor, we won't be seeing a "normal" finale.

Knowing how huge The Bachelor's "After the Final Rose" special was in March - though Jason Mesnick dumping Melissa Rycroft for Molly Malaney will be a tough one to top - we will likely get a cliffhanger leading into that show on Tuesday.

It's still unclear what will happen. Reid Rosenthal could come back and process his love to Jillian, and maybe even propose. Ed Swiderski does propose, from what we've heard, but there is the Chicago girlfriend question lingering.

Kiptyn Locke is also lingering in case one or the other falters. What is going to happen?

Renee Zellweger Getting Fat Again for Bridget Jones 3

2009-07-15T12:53:00.000-07:00

Super skinny Renee Zellweger is about to start enjoying life again. Renee has signed on to revise her role as chunky Bridget Jones for a third installment of the insanely funny and very real Brit chick. Since Bridget Jones weighs about 30-40 pounds more than Renee does in real life….she is about to enjoy donuts, pizza, ice cream and chocolate cake a daily basis. Don’t be too envious though…can you imagine the hell she’s gonna go through to get that weight off ? In “Hollywood time” she’ll only have about two weeks before people start calling her fat.

Zellweger, 40, is expected to start filming at the end of this year what will be the third installment about the love-starved British publishing executive, Variety reports. This time, the story will likely focus on 40-ish Bridget’s desire to have a baby before time runs out, as based on author Helen Fielding’s weekly newspaper columns for Britain’s The Independent, says the showbiz trade publication.

‘Twilight’ star laughs off pregnancy rumors

2009-07-10T20:39:00.000-07:00

No matter how many times “Twilight” stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson deny romance rumors, the tabloid talk continues.

This week, the persistent breakup-and-make-up buzz hit an all time high, as Australia’s New Weekly magazine reported that the pair were not only dating, but also expecting a child.

Neither Stewart nor Pattinson addressed the story publicly, but a source on the set of Stewart’s new rock biopic “The Runaways,” told Life & Style the actress at least found some humor in it privately.

Details about Michael Jackson Funeral

2009-07-10T20:14:00.000-07:00

So y’all, we havesome new details about Michael Jackson Funeral.

The three things that are 100% confirmed so far are:

- It will be not made until next week.
- It won’t be at his Neverland Ranch.
- It will be in Los Angeles, California.

Many online outlets now claim one of the pointed places for the ceremony is the Staples Center in LA.

Weird huh? Well, you can imagine how many thousands are going to be present. Let’s just hope they don’t charge tickets! YAY!

Michael Jackson's Kids Viewed His Lifeless Body

2009-07-03T11:34:00.000-07:00

Following Michael Jackson's death last week, his children, Prince, Paris, and "Blanket", were accompanied by a therapist to view their father's lifeless body to help them understand his death and begin the grieving process.

Brother Jermaine Jackson explained that it was just as tough to inform the children as it was to begin grieving himself. On showing them the body of their deceased father, he says "I know it's tough, but I think it was the best thing to do. At first I was against it, but what do you say if you don't show them?"

Major!

He added, "To see him there lifeless and breathless was very emotional for me. But I held myself together because I knew he's very much alive in his spirit, and that was just a shell. But I kissed him on his forehead, and I hugged him, and I touched him and I said Michael, 'I'll never leave you. You'll never leave me.'"

When asked how he would feel should drug abuse turn out to the cause of his brother's death he said, "I would be hurt, because Michael has always been a person who was against anything like that. I’m not saying it’s right, because it’s not right. But in this business, the pressure, and things that you go through — you never know what people might turn to."

We hope the kids are given the time, space, and tools to deal with their grief healthily.

Michael Jackson's Last rehearsal

2009-07-03T11:29:00.000-07:00

Michael Jackson's Mother Gets Temporary Guardianship Of Kids

2009-06-29T13:18:00.000-07:00

Katherine Jackson appointed legal guardian of Prince, Paris and Prince Michael II.
Among the many unresolved issues that have emerged since Michael Jackson's death on Thursday is what will become of his three children, Prince, 12; Paris, 11; and Prince Michael II, 7. The children were under the full custody of their father, and since his death, they have been staying with their grandparents, Katherine and Joseph Jackson, at the couple's Encino, California, estate.

A short time later, The Associated Press reported that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Mitchell Beckloff approved her request for temporary guardianship of the children but did not grant her authority to serve as guardian of the children's estate.

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In making the case for guardianship, the petition filed on Monday reportedly states that the children have "no relationship with their biological mother" and that they are currently in the care of Katherine, with whom they have a "long-established relationship." Debbie Rowe, the mother of the two elder children, was briefly married to Jackson but gave up her custody rights after she and Jackson divorced in 1999, and the petition lists her whereabouts as "unknown." The identity of the mother of Jackson's youngest child, commonly referred to as "Blanket," has never been publicly revealed, and on the petition, the box next to mother is checked as "none."

The petition says that the value of Jackson's assets is not known yet and does not mention if he left a will, but it states that Katherine would be the best guardian for the children because they are "currently residing with paternal grandmother. They have a long-established relationship with paternal grandmother and are comfortable in her care." According to the petition, it is "not known at this time" if Rowe agrees with the action. A hearing to determine whether Katherine will be the children's permanent guardian is set for August 3.

UsMagazine.com reported that Katherine Jackson was spotted at a Los Angeles Target store over the weekend, stocking up on toys, sleeping bags and other supplies, and an attorney for the family said they had not yet heard from Rowe in the wake of Jackson's death. Her former attorney told the magazine last week that she was "inconsolable" about the death of her ex-husband.

Michael Jackson's Doctor -- Free to Go

2009-06-28T08:43:00.000-07:00

Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician to Michael Jackson, is free to travel if he wants to -- but he plans on staying in town "out of the goodness of his heart."

A rep for Murray's lawyer tells TMZ there is "no need for further questioning" of Murray, but says the doctor "wants to help out as much as possible."

Murray was interviewed by LAPD yesterday for three hours. He is not considered a suspect.

Michael Jackson's Demerol Tonic

2009-06-27T01:48:00.001-07:00

Michael Jackson had a habit of getting Demerol injections -- he even had a special name for them.

We're told Jackson called it "health tonic." He would have a doctor inject him because, we're told, he didn't like needles.

Our sources have told us Jackson was injected with Demerol at 11:30 AM the day he died. Shortly thereafter Jackson went into cardiac arrest.

You'll recall, Jackson also had a name for wine -- Jesus juice.

Michael's Estate May Turn Around

2009-06-27T01:46:00.000-07:00

It's the ultimate irony -- Michael Jackson's death could make his struggling estate flush with cash.

It's simple math. Jackson spent millions of dollars every year. He was paying $100,000 a month just for renting the Holmby Hills house.

We're told the bottom line could get significantly better and quickly.

That brings up an obvious point -- with significant child support on the line, there's even more of an incentive for Debbie Rowe to fight for custody. If she does, there will be an epic fight between Rowe and Katherine Jackson.

Michael Jackson's Body Released

2009-06-27T01:45:00.001-07:00

Michael Jackson's body was taken to an undisclosed mortuary tonight.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's office released Jackson's body to his family late Friday night.

No funeral arrangements have been announced.

Cops Meet with Jackson Family

2009-06-27T01:43:00.000-07:00

We've learned at least 5 detectives from LAPD robbery/homicide met with members of Michael Jackson's family at Michael's Holmby Hills home.

Sources tell us both the cops and family had requested the meeting. The family wanted to know about "the circumstances surrounding Michael's death." The cops wanted information that could help them determine what killed Michael. We're told Katherine, Joe and several brothers were present.

The meeting is over -- one of the cops just told us he believes "no crime" was committed inside Michael's

Michael Jackson's Doc Quit Medical Practice

2009-06-27T01:41:00.000-07:00

We just got a letter that Michael Jackson's doctor sent to his patients 11 days ago, announcing that he will be indefinitely leaving his medical practice.
Dr. Conrad Murray sent the note on his letterhead from his medical practice in Las Vegas. He says, "I am deeply saddened to leave you at this point, but please know my absence is not permanent." He continues, "In my absence, I will continue to manage the practice, and be involved as much as possible but from a distance."

The letter says "My absence is not permanent."

We're told AEG -- the company that was putting on the London concerts -- put Dr. Murray on the payroll.

Michael Jackson's Doctor

2009-06-27T01:38:00.000-07:00

We've obtained this photo of Jackson's live-in doctor -- who unsuccessfully performed CPR on the King of Pop before the ambulance showed up.

UPDATE: LAPD just announced they still have not spoken to the elusive doctor. Also, the reason they towed Murray's car from MJ's house last night is because "it might contain evidence."

michael jackson death

2009-06-26T01:14:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" who once moonwalked above the music world, died Thursday as he prepared for a comeback bid to vanquish nightmare years of sexual scandal and financial calamity. He was 50.

Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken at his rented home in Holmby Hills. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him at his home for nearly three-quarters of an hour, then rushed him to the hospital, where doctors continued to work on him.

"It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are known," his brother Jermaine said. Police said they were investigating, standard procedure in high-profile cases.

Jackson's death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music's premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage.

His 1982 album "Thriller" — which included the blockbuster hits "Beat It," "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" — is the best-selling album of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide.

At the time of his death, Jackson was rehearsing hard for what was to be his greatest comeback: He was scheduled for an unprecedented 50 shows at a London arena, with the first set for July 13.

As word of his death spread, MTV switched its programming to play videos from Jackson's heyday. Radio stations began playing marathons of his hits. Hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital. In New York's Times Square, a low groan went up in the crowd when a screen flashed that Jackson had died, and people began relaying the news to friends by cell phone.

"No joke. King of Pop is no more. Wow," Michael Harris, 36, of New York City, read from a text message a friend had sent him. "It's like when Kennedy was assassinated. I will always remember being in Times Square when Michael Jackson died."

The public first knew him as a boy in the late 1960s, when he was the precocious, spinning lead singer of the Jackson 5, the singing group he formed with his four older brothers out of Gary, Ind. Among their No. 1 hits were "I Want You Back," "ABC" and "I'll Be There."

He was perhaps the most exciting performer of his generation, known for his backward-gliding moonwalk, his feverish, crotch-grabbing dance moves and his high-pitched singing, punctuated with squeals and titters. His single sequined glove, tight, military-style jacket and aviator sunglasses were trademarks, as was his ever-changing, surgically altered appearance.

"For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words," said Quincy Jones, who produced "Thriller." "He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."

Jackson ranked alongside Elvis Presley and the Beatles as the biggest pop sensations of all time. He united two of music's biggest names when he was briefly married to Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie, and Jackson's death immediately evoked comparisons to that of Presley himself, who died at age 42 in 1977.

As years went by, Jackson became an increasingly freakish figure — a middle-aged man-child weirdly out of touch with grown-up life. His skin became lighter, his nose narrower, and he spoke in a breathy, girlish voice. He often wore a germ mask while traveling, kept a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles as one of his closest companions, and surrounded himself with children at his Neverland ranch, a storybook playland filled with toys, rides and animals. The tabloids dubbed him "Wacko Jacko."

"It seemed to me that his internal essence was at war with the norms of the world. It's as if he was trying to defy gravity," said Michael Levine, a Hollywood publicist who represented Jackson in the early 1990s. He called Jackson a "disciple of P.T. Barnum" and said the star appeared fragile at the time but was "much more cunning and shrewd about the industry than anyone knew."

Jackson caused a furor in 2002 when he playfully dangled his infant son, Prince Michael II, over a hotel balcony in Berlin while a throng of fans watched from below.

In 2005, he was cleared of charges he molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor at Neverland in 2003. He had been accused of plying the boy with alcohol and groping him, and of engaging in strange and inappropriate behavior with other children.

The case followed years of rumors about Jackson and young boys. In a TV documentary, he acknowledged sharing his bed with children, a practice he described as sweet and not at all sexual.

Despite the acquittal, the lurid allegations that came out in court took a fearsome toll on his career and image, and he fell into serious financial trouble.

Michael Joseph Jackson was born Aug. 29, 1958, in Gary. He was 4 years old when he began singing with his brothers — Marlon, Jermaine, Jackie and Tito — in the Jackson 5. After his early success with bubblegum soul, he struck out on his own, generating innovative, explosive, unstoppable music.

The album "Thriller" alone mixed the dark, serpentine bass and drums and synthesizer approach of "Billie Jean," the grinding Eddie Van Halen solo on "Beat It," and the hiccups and falsettos on "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'."

The peak may have come in 1983, when Motown celebrated its 25th anniversary with an all-star televised concert and Jackson moonwalked off with the show, joining his brothers for a medley of old hits and then leaving them behind with a pointing, crouching, high-kicking, splay-footed, crotch-grabbing run through "Billie Jean."

The audience stood and roared. Jackson raised his fist.

By then he had cemented his place in pop culture. He got the plum Scarecrow role in the 1978 movie musical "The Wiz," a pop-R&B version of "The Wizard of Oz," that starred Diana Ross as Dorothy.

During production of a 1984 Pepsi commercial, Jackson's scalp sustains burns when an explosion sets his hair on fire.

He had strong follow-up albums with 1987's "Bad" and 1991's "Dangerous," but his career began to collapse in 1993 after he was accused of molesting a boy who often stayed at his home. The singer denied any wrongdoing, reached a settlement with the boy's family, reported to be $20 million, and criminal charges were never filed.

Jackson's expressed anger over the allegations on the 1995 album "HIStory," which sold more than 2.4 million copies, but by then, the popularity of Jackson's music was clearly waning, even as public fascination with his increasingly erratic behavior was growing.

Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley in 1994, and they divorced in 1996. Later that year, Jackson married Deborah Rowe, a former nurse for his dermatologist. They had two children together: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr., known as Prince Michael, now 12; and Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11. Rowe filed for divorce in 1999.

Jackson also had a third child, Prince Michael II. Now 7, Jackson said the boy nicknamed Blanket as a baby was his biological child born from a surrogate mother.

Cardiac arrest is an abnormal heart rhythm that stops the heart from pumping blood to the body. It can occur after a heart attack or be caused by other heart problems.

Billboard magazine editorial director Bill Werde said Jackson's star power was unmatched. "The world just lost the biggest pop star in history, no matter how you cut it," Werde said. "He's literally the king of pop."

Jackson's 13 No. 1 one hits on the Billboard charts put him behind only Presley, the Beatles and Mariah Carey, Werde said.

"He was on the eve of potentially redeeming his career a little bit," he said. "People might have started to think of him again in a different light."

More Miley Cyrus Picture Controversey

2009-06-25T08:26:00.001-07:00

Miley Cyrus, 16, is at the center of another controversy because of photos posted on director Adam Shankman’s yFrog page. In one pic, Miley is seen pressed up against Shankman in an inappropriate way.

Shankman has responded to the pictures, saying: “Miley is a sweet angel who works tirelessly and endlessly, and is allowed to have fun in the make up room! Seriously! Lighten up or no more behind the scenes pics! She’s like my angel little sister.”

Jon hired high-powered divorce lawyer

2009-06-25T08:23:00.000-07:00

Kate went with a local attorney, while husband chose a big name
Kate Gosselin told People magazine that it’s her husband Jon who wanted a divorce “for a long time,” and, “no questions asked, he went and hired a lawyer and said, 'You better get one.’”
Kate Gosselin told People magazine that it’s her husband Jon who wanted a divorce “for a long time,” and, “no questions asked, he went and hired a lawyer and said, ‘You better get one.’”

Rachel Hunter ‘Devastated’ After Fiance Calls Off Wedding

2009-06-25T08:18:00.001-07:00

Model Rachel Hunter and Canadian hockey player Jarret Stoll will not be walking down the aisle as planned.

According to Britain’s The Daily Mail, Jarret, 27, has suddenly called off the wedding just seven weeks before he was going to tie the knot with the 39-year-old model.

Britney to marry third time?

2009-06-21T12:07:00.001-07:00

Pop princess Britney Spears has reportedly said “yes” to the marriage proposal of her agent-turned-lover Jason Trawick.

She is to wed for a third time.

Meanwhile, the singer stunned diners when she called at McDonald’s for a late lunch.

She reportedly strolled into the food chain’s branch in Neasden, North West London.

After she had placed her order, Britney returned to her chauffeur-driven jeep.

She was later whisked to Manchester for a gig last night.

Rihanna dating hip-hop artist Drake?

2009-06-21T12:05:00.000-07:00

After dumping Chris Brown, Rihanna is now dating hip-hop artist Drake, it has emerged.

Romance rumours were sparked when the couple went to the after-party for the movie “Year One ” on the Empire Hotel roof .

“She and Drake were attached at the hip,” said a source.

After that, the duo went to Greenhouse on Varick Street and sat in the VIP area.

“They are definitely together, but really trying to be discreet,” the source added.

Rihanna’s rep kept mum on the issue.

Aniston's relationships like a movie

2009-06-21T12:00:00.000-07:00

Concluding her involvement with "He's Just Not That Into You" and John Mayer at roughly the same time, Jennifer Aniston has realized that her films provide eerie chapter titles to her notoriously complicated love life.

The actress on Friday received the Crystal Award for Excellence in Film at the Women in Film Awards in Culver City, Calif.

"You have increased the visibility in film, and we thank you for that," host Chelsea Handler said. "You've recently decreased the visibility of John Mayer, so we thank you for that."

Aniston laughed, then went along with the joke, Us Weekly says.

"I have a strange parallel with movies I was doing and my life off screen. First, it was 'The Good Girl' which evolved into 'Rumor Has It,' followed by 'Derailed,' " she said, perhaps referring to her doomed marriage with Brad Pitt.

"Then there was 'The Breakup,' " she continued, "followed by the lighter side, 'Friends With Money.'

"If anyone has a movie called 'Everlasting Love With an Adult Stable Man,' that would be great!" Aniston said. "I'm at table six, and my agents are at table 12."

Aniston's next projects include insemination comedy "The Baster," "Love Happens" and "Bounty Hunter."

Gisele Bundchen, Tom Brady Expecting a Baby!

2009-06-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

Multiple sources tell Usmagazine.com the supermodel, 28, and her husband, Tom Brady, 31, are expecting their first child together.
On Wednesday, Bundchen hit the catwalk in a bump-hiding mini dress for Sao Paulo Fashion Week Spring-Summer 2010 in her native Brazil.
Bundchen wed Brady in Santa Monica, Calif. last February, as first reported by Us. They tied the knot again in Costa Rica in April.

Brady is dad to John Edward Thomas Moynahan, born in 2007, with ex Bridget Moynahan.

In an interview with Vanity Fair, Bundchen said she felt the kid was "100 percent" hers

"I want him to have a great relationship with his mom, because that's important, but I love him the same way as if he were mine," she said.

"I feel grateful because I have a lot of love in my life. I found the person I'm sharing my life with. I have a good man," she continued.

Michael Jackson Mystery Dr. Visits

2009-06-18T09:13:00.000-07:00

So for the last few months we've been catching Michael Jackson leaving a medical building in Beverly Hills. Now we know who Jackson has been seeing.

Jackson has been going to the office of Dr. Arnie Klein -- dermatologist to the stars -- and he's been going there several times a week lately. Klein and M.J. have a long history together. Klein has treated Jackson's vitiligo -- a pigmentation disorder.

In 1993, when Jackson was under criminal investigation the first time for alleged child molestation, cops searched Klein's office and seized medical records after news reports suggested Klein may have bleached Jackson's genitals so Jacko's accuser wouldn't be able to ID the singer's private parts. The claim was never proven.

By the way, in the 90's Klein had a nurse by the name of Debbie Rowe. She married Jacko and had two of his kids via artificial insemination. They later divorced.

Megan Fox Gives Germany What They Wanted

2009-06-14T23:05:00.000-07:00

A lot of leg. With a slit in her dress almost up to her waist, a peak-a-boo cut out at the waist in her dress and no bra, Megan Fox put on a little show at the German premiere of Transformers. The dress showed off her most prominent tattoos. Megan is said to be thinking about getting a tattoo sleeve, which her mother Darlene is begging Megan to reconsider - fearing the body art will put off movie bosses and jeopardize her career.

Fox, along with Shia LaBeouf (whom she seems to enjoy hanging on to) and director Michael Bay wowed the crowd in Berlin.

Gallery Info: The German premiere of Transformers 2 - Revenge of the Fallen

Ashley Tisdale Grinds Up On 'President Obama'

2009-06-12T15:57:00.000-07:00

High School Musical star Ashley Tisdale made an appearance on the Spanish television show, El Hormiguero and had nothing but good things to say about our Commander in Chief.

Taking advantage of the opportunity to break out of her Disney Channel star shell, Tisdale gushed about how much she adored President Barack Obama. As a result, an impersonator was pulled up on stage so Ashley demonstrate the full extent of her admiration.

Tisdale gave the "President" a very personal vote of confidence with a sexy dance, while taking a moment to blow sweet nothings in his ear. Get a voting booth, you two!

Posted by Asjad Fasih