Celebritology

Will Jon & Kate really go away?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:51:32 -0500

Jon and Kate Gosselin in happier times, before being chewed up and spat out by the reality show wringer. (Photo courtesy TLC) This week we have something for which to be truly thankful: The end of "Jon & Kate," though possibly not an immediate end to Jon Gosselin and Kate Gosselin as well-worn headline fodder. If the 15 minutes of fame for these estranged parents of eight follows a logical trajectory, the absence of a regularly airing TV show and an army of TLC publicists should cut off most of the blood supply to the couple's fame. Meaning that a year from now they'll be footnotes, with news of Jon's latest exploits falling somewhere just below the misadventures of Joe Francis or Octomom Nadya Suleman. Having said that (and you Larry David fans know whereof I speak), it is equally likely that both Jon and Kate Gosselin -- in

Martha Stewart apologizes for dissing Rachael Ray; Brangelina donate $6.4M

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 08:03:20 -0500

Headlines: Martha Stewart apologizes for dissing Rachael Ray... Brangelina gave $6.4 million to charity in 2008... the same year, Will Smith and wife Jada Pinkett-Smith gave $70,000 to Scientology groups... ABC flooded with complaints about Adam Lambert's AMA performance; citing artistic freedom, Lambert remains unapologetic... J.Lo says her AMA fall was intentional... Courteney Cox set to return to "Cougar Town" set... Timbaland cuts Chris Brown from his album... Keith Urban wants daughter Sunday Rose to become a singer... Are you obsessed enough with Robert Pattinson to buy a documentary about Robert Pattinson obsession?... Zac Efron's hair secret: sleep on it wet... Corey Feldman re-ups for another "Lost Boys" sequel... Candy Spelling settles suit with former maid. Crime Watch: Police chief convicted for stealing from Sarah Jessica Parker's surrogate... Man pleads innocent to taping Erin Andrews nude. Pix: Lisa Rinna sans makeup... Kristen Stewart sports pot leaf bikini in 2008

Overplayed: Levi Johnston's Playgirl moment

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:06 -0500

poll by twiigs.com --- I ask because based on the pix released by Playgirl.com in an attempt to cajole us into buying a monthly pass to view an expanded gallery (I wasn't able to expense, so no go), I'm getting less heat than I would from an Abercrombie & Fitch catalog. See Levi. See Levi topless. See Levi sweaty. See Levi's armpit hair. Meh. (Photo courtesy Playgirl.com) Male nudity, beefcake, has always been a hit or miss kind of thing. Mostly miss. Witness the limited success of the male stripping industry. Even the Chippendales come off as more party prank (let's make the bride-to-be blush!) than party favor. The unadorned male body (sorry guys) just doesn't have that crucial "it" factor -- curves, smoothness, lack of lower back hair -- that keeps everything from girlie mags to the fashion industry moving along at a steady hum. (This isn't to

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Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:21:06 -0500

Michael Jackson Wins 4 AMAs; J.Lo takes a spill during performance

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:21:47 -0500

Lady Gaga performs at Sunday night's American Music Awards. (AP) Headlines: Michael Jackson wins four AMAs... Meanwhile, J.Lo falls during performance (at 3:01 in video)... Jackson glove sells for $350K... One killed in Miley Cyrus tour bus accident... Heidi Klum officially takes Seal's last name... Jon Gosselin brings bouquet to mediation ("Jon & Kate" finale to air tonight)... Courteney Cox's "family matter" shuts down "Cougar Town" production... Bulls escape from set of Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz movie. Crime Watch: Britney Spears ex Adnan Ghalib jailed. Pix: Leighton Meester in the worst outfit ever. Video: Oprah's big announcement. | Photo Gallery: O Through the Years Rumor Mill: Marv Albert denies scuffle with 50 Cent... Did Kate Beckinsale leave her dog alone in a closed car for hours?... Amy Winehouse set to remarry ex Blake Fielder-Civil?

An all-star lineup of Oprah replacements

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:04:16 -0500

Oprah may not have been a celebrity when she embarked on her broadcasting career some three decades back, but the woman is star power personified at this point. And when she exits the airwaves in September 2011 -- as she's expected to announce later today -- she'll be leaving a huge high-wattage void in our lives. Who better than another celeb to replace Oprah and take over the mantle? O's replacement must come equipped with a sense of his or her own divinity and a roster of A-list friends to parade before the public. Below, we offer five celebs who might just have the heft to fill Oprah's shoes: 1. Tom Cruise: Seriously, this guy's movie career is going nowhere and his 2005 couch-jumping episode is only one of TV's most memorable moments. And with pals like John Travolta, Will Smith and the Beckhams on speed dial there'd be no

Demi Moore denies hip-hiding airbrush job; Oprah announces end to talk show run

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:48:07 -0500

Five weeks after giving birth, Heidi Klum walks the runway at Thursday's Victoria's Secret fashion show in New York. (Getty Images) Headlines: Oprah set to announce an end to her 25-year syndicated talk show run... Demi Moore denies her hip was airbrushed out of magazine cover... Susan Boyle album sets Amazon's pre-order record... Levi Johnston invited to join "Dancing with the Stars"... Kate Moss blasted for saying "nothing tastes as good as skinny feels"... Courtenay Semel says she never dated Lindsay Lohan... Tila Tequila blames naked meltdown on ex... Sting describes his ghostly encounter... U.K. couple claims Michael Jackson's face showed up in the ultrasound of their 20-week-old fetus... James Caan files for divorce... James Van Der Beek, too. Pix: Suri Cruise gets her shop on. Video: Jon Gosselin talks to Rabbi Shmuley Boteach about not feeling "loved" or "respected as a spiritual leader" in his home. [Via beliefnet]

Twits: Chris Kattan, Shaquille O'Neal, Tracy Morgan

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:39:28 -0500

This week, Chris Kattan gets way too personal, Shaq attacks Ashton Kutcher's mama and Tracy Morgan, ummm, delivers. Click here or on the pic below to watch this week's Twits. Share your reaction below and remember to Digg/Facebook/Tweet/Stumbl this link!... --- Actor Bios: Cesar Guadamuz (Chris Kattan) is a local artiste of the stage and a cog in the world known as White Collar. Ryan S. Taylor (Shaquille O'Neal) is a Washington-based director and occasional actor. Jessica Aimone (Tracy Morgan) is a Washington-based actor who works regularly in TV, video and local theater. --- "Twits" is a weekly video series in which actors dramatize selected text from celebrity Twitter feeds.

Will Ferrell tops list of overpaid actors; Gerard Butler recreates Jacko's baby dangle

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:33:46 -0500

A dapper (and clothed) Levi Johnston arrives at GQ's Men of the Year party on Wednesday evening in Los Angeles. (AFP/Getty Images) Headlines: Will Ferrell, Ewan McGregor top Forbes's list of overpaid actors... Nicole Richie hospitalized with pneumonia... Michael Lohan promises he won't release any more phone tapes... Post-baby Heidi Klum says she needs to lose 20 more pounds... Jennifer Hudson to play Winnie Mandela in upcoming movie... Hugh Jackman reconciles with estranged mother... Robert Pattinson regrets asking fan to undress... Kirstie Alley slams Conan O'Brien via Twitter (NSFW language)... Arnold Schwarzenegger rules out another run for office... Nicolas Cage meets with jailed Somali pirates... Roger Moore wins award for anti-foie gras campaign. Pix: Gerard Butler dangles fake baby out of hotel window. Crime Watch: Perez Hilton drops assault charges against Black Eyed Peas manager. Rumor Mill: Dad says Amy Winehouse was hospitalized not for a cold, but a

Fashion Poll: Helena Bonham Carter -- nightmare before Christmas?

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:01:45 -0500

Ahhh, the lovely and talented Helena Bonham Carter was on hand Monday night at a tribute to partner Tim Burton. As has been her wont ever since she coupled up with Burton back in 2001, Bonham Carter arrived looking like nothing so much as an aging goth working girl. Or milkmaid from hell. Or Wednesday Addams after a bender. (Reuters) Maybe I'm wrong. Perhaps you find her mussed tresses and corpse-like pallor attractive. Or you think her amazing body of work (everything from "Lady Jane" to "Fight Club" and beyond) gives her license to make a few fashion missteps from time to time. Have a look and vote your conscience below. poll by twiigs.com

Johnny Depp dubbed 'Sexiest Man Alive'... again

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:55:23 -0500

Headlines: People Magazine names Johnny Depp Sexiest Man Alive for the second time... In addition to her aversion to Jay-Z, Miley Cyrus says she doesn't like "Twilight"... Madonna sets up charity for Brazilian kids... Aaron Carter owes $1 million in back taxes. Pix: Sneak peek: Levi Johnston's armpit in Playboy!... Angelina Jolie's "Salt" poster. Crime Watch: Alleged Cindy Crawford extortionist turns himself in... Swiss court to decide Roman Polanski's bail request in two weeks. Rumor Mill: Lindsay Lohan bolts from intervention attempt; causes uproar at in-store event... Managers asked eds to not make Adam Lambert "too gay" in Out magazine cover shot... Aaron Eckhart and Molly Simms dating.

Trial in Parker/Broderick case begins, 'New Moon' madness officially underway

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:11:41 -0500

Trial begins for Ohio police chief in Sarah Jessica Parker/Matthew Broderick case... Michael Jackson's doctor avoids jail in child support case, Janet Jackson blames him for her brother's death... Ryan O'Neal allegedly not mentioned in Farrah Fawcett's will... Model Adriana Lima gives birth to baby girl... Instead of full frontal, Levi Johnston opts for fig leaf in Playgirl shoot... Johnny Depp becomes highest paid actor, thanks to payment for next "Pirates" gig... R.I.P., Ken Ober... Judge grants Nicole Richie restraining order against pair of photographers... Heidi and Spencer Pratt are shopping reality show because, in Heidi's words, "You don't get to see our everyday lives and what we do." All 'Twilight,' all the time edition: 'New Moon' on Monday -- fans go nuts at L.A. premiere... Taylor Lautner tells Jay Leno about inappropriate "Twilight" mom/fan... Robert Pattinson swears "New Moon" is a really good movie. And surely he wouldn't

Bling with a bite from Brangelina

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:38:00 -0500

Serpentine cuffs from Brangelina's new Asprey collection. (Image courtesy Asprey via WWD) Just in time for the holidays Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have designed a collection of high-end jewelry featuring snakes and lots of diamonds. Items start at $535 and include serpent cuffs, serpent pendants, serpent rings, serpent cuff links and even a baby-spoon with a serpent-shaped handle. The Brangelina inspired bling will be available at Asprey stores starting later this week. So why snakes? According to Women's Wear Daily, Jolie received a ring in the shape of a snake when she was pregnant with Shiloh. The actress has since considered the reptile a talisman and protector of her family. All proceeds from sales will go to the charity Education Partnership for Children of Conflict, a non-profit co-founded by Jolie that works to educate children affected by war or natural disasters. No word yet on whether the collection

Rosie O'Donnell admits Kelli left two years ago; Chris Brown not ready for dating

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:10:12 -0500

Headlines: Rosie O'Donnell admits Kelli moved out two years ago... Chris Brown not ready to start dating again... Stephanie Pratt headed to 30-day rehab... Ashlee Simpson says her sister has an "incredible body"... Guests fete Kourtney Kardashian at baby shower... Lauren Bacall receives honorary Oscar... Joey Lawrence and wife expecting second daughter. Crime Watch: Shayne Lamas arrested for DUI. Rumor Mill: Seven more alleged Carrie Prejean sex tapes surface... Lindsay Lohan freaks out when asked to pay bar bill; videotaped doing something (?) in some dude's bathroom... Amy Winehouse admitted to hospital... Did Farrah Fawcett include secret lover in her will?... Johnny Depp to help pay off Nicolas Cage's debt?

Donald Trump caught on tape sorting pageant contestants; 'Twilight' director confirms K-Patts romance

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:35:31 -0500

Headlines: Donald Trump caught on tape invoking the "Trump Rule" for pageant contestants... "Twilight" director Catherine Hardwick confirms Robert Pattinson/Kristen Stewart romance... Playgirl shoot was "fantastic," says Levi Johnston's manager... Women call Megan Fox a slut out of jealousy, according to Megan Fox... Emmy Rossum met Adam Duritz via Twitter; also notes that "Mr. Jones and me are friends on Facebook." (okay, that Facebook part is a joke)... Bank forecloses on Nicolas Cage's two New Orleans homes... George Hamilton signs on to U.K. reality show... Rebecca Gayheart and Eric Dane confirm pregnancy... Ron Livingston marries Rosemarie DeWitt (not to be confused with Joyce DeWitt). Video: Jon Gosselin gives Levi Johnston parenting advice... LaToya Jackson's deleted "Bruno" scene (NSFW). Crime Watch: Cindy Crawford targeted in extortion attempt. Rumor Mill: Is "Harry Potter's" Daniel Radcliffe a pothead?... Leaked calls could mean jail time for Michael Lohan... The Who to perform at

Can Jon Gosselin turn back time?

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:02:53 -0500

Hey America, Jon Gosselin may be despicable enough to exploit his kids on TV (and pass off the blame), but he can't be all bad, right? Especially if he's willing to own up to his idioacy in a new Funny or Die? video: Jon Gosselin Goes Back in Time from Jon Gosselin For those of you who can't watch at work, Gosselin -- to a soundtrack of Cher's "If I Could Turn Back Time" -- methodically sets about dismantling his current image to arrive back at the Jon of yesteryear: the pre-Vegas pool party, pre-Hailey Glassman, pre-rabbi Shmuley Boteach guy. He peels off the layers to arrive back at the pitiful polo shirt-wearing schlub who was continually picked at by shrewish wife Kate. He swears off the Ed Hardy, takes out his diamond-esque stud earrings, trades vodka for juice and deletes Michael Lohan's number from his cell. Here's the thing: