Sunday, January 23, 2011

Brad Womack on Arrest Record: Builds Character

Give Brad Womack credit.
On The Bachelor and in life, the 38-year-old Texan is open about who he is, even when that requires admitting his faults. It's refreshing in a sense.
This week, celebrity gossip reports exposed his alleged brushes with the law in the past, an impressive list of infractions. Womack says it's all true.
Brad WHOA-Mack
Brad's criminal history includes carrying a forged driver's license, public intoxication and passing a bad check, but he says he learned from those mistakes.
"I'm sure I wouldn't be the first to admit that I had a couple of missteps when I was a teenager – some 20 odd years ago," says the Austin, Tex., bar owner.
"Some of the claims have been blown out of proportion but I took responsibility for my actions and took immediate measures to remedy the situation."
"It was just growing pains. I was still young and naïve. You learn from your experiences, good and bad, and move on. It ultimately builds character."

See also:

Anchal Joseph: Dating Jim Carrey!

Following a five-year relationship with Jim Carrey, it didn't take long for Jenny McCarthy to move on to Paul Krepelka.
But the funny man is doing just fine himself in the wake of this split, too. Witnesses spotted him holding hands with Anchal Joseph last night, a 24-year old former contestant on America's Next Top Model.
She and Carrey were seen outside the theater of Laura Linney's new play, "Time Stands Still."
Anchal Joseph PictureCarrey On
A native of New Delhi, Joseph is pursuing a modeling career in New York. She was the seventh contestant kicked off the seventh season of that aforementioned Tyra Banks-hosted reality competition.
Not a bad catch, Jim. Not a bad catch at all.

See also:

Leah Simms, Husband Corey Relive, Reflect on Teen Mom Heartbreak

For Teen Mom’s Leah Simms, her separation from now-husband Corey was hard enough without reliving the heartbreak on the MTV hit show this week.
The parents of 13-month-old twins Aleeah and Aliannah watched the January 11 premiere episode with family and friends at their West Virginia home.
Like plenty of viewers, they got choked up as they watched themselves on screen.
Leah Simms, Family
"We got emotional watching the scene because you could just see how much we loved each other," Leah Simms, 18, tells the new issue of Us Weekly.
At the time, the pair were reeling from their split, Leah's subsequent dalliance with ex-boyfriend Robbie and daughter Ali's unexplained health woes.
And while they still don't have answers about their little one - "Ali has had MRIs and we're still going to doctors," Leah says - the relationship is solid.
The couple, who wed last fall, has no regrets about the past tumult: "If I hadn't made that mistake, I wouldn't have learned from it," she says.
Perhaps there's hope for Amber Portwood and Gary Shirley yet.

See also:

Ivanka Trump: Pregnant!

Ivanka Trump is having a baby!
Just moments ago, The Donald's daughter took to Twitter to say, "I have been wanting to share some amazing news with you all for some time... I'm pregnant!"
"Jared and I couldn't be more excited."
Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner Pic
Congratulations to the parents-to-be!
This will be the first child for Ivanka and her husband Jared Kushner, who married in 2009 at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, N.J.
Ivanka and Jared were spotted out just last night in NYC, interestingly enough, where the 29-year-old Trump showed barely any baby bump.
Their child should be fairly well taken care of and good looking in any case. No word yet when Ivanka's due date is or the gender of the baby.

See also:

Taylor Lautner in Abduction: First Looks!

We hope you're ready for a heavy dose of Taylor Lautner this fall, movie fans.
As we all know, the attractive actor will appear in a small movie titled Breaking Dawn in November. But two months prior to that film's release, he'll anchor the action thriller Abduction.
The movie also stars Alfred Molina and Sigourney Weaver, along with Lautner's rumored girlfriend, Lily Collins. It centers on a guy who discovers that his parent's aren't actually his birth parents. Awkward!
We've uncovered the first three photos from the film, which will find Taylor's character on the run. Click on each to enlarge:
Abduction SceneIn AbductionAbduction Still 

See also:

Did Lindsay Lohan Cut Deal With Rehab Accuser?

Lindsay Lohan cut a deal with the woman accusing her of battery in rehab, according to reports. When it went awry, so did her relations with Dawn Holland.
Here's how it went down. Lohan and Holland plotted to have a celebrity photo agency take pictures of them together, and for Dawn to pocket the cash.
Dawn was expected to make upwards of $10,000 from the sale of the pics. This was BEFORE she decided not to pursue criminal charges against Lindsay.
So Plastered
The familiar, pained expression worn by Lindsay Lohan.
Sources close to the deal say the point was not for Dawn to get money in exchange for dropping her case, but rather for Lindsay to "help her out."
In any case, it never ended up going down. Sources say the deal fell apart when Lindsay's business manager, Lou Taylor, put the kibosh on this.
Dawn was pissed, felt Lindsay was "disrespecting" her, got a new lawyer and sources say may pursue the battery case against Lohan after all.
The D.A. won't let it go, so despite numerous reports that Lohan was clean and has passed many drug tests since, you never know. Stay tuned ...

See also:

Breaking Dawn Movie Logo: Revealed!

It's not a picture of Edward and Bella in bed.
But any news about Breaking Dawn is exciting news, right? The movie has released the first official logo for this November movie, as publicity for the first part of this franchise's final installment will soon rev up into high gear.
What do you think of this font and layout?
Breaking Dawn Logo 

See also:

Monica and Shannon Brown: Married!

R&B star Monica and L.A. Lakers guard Shannon Brown are married!
The ceremony actually took place quietly November 22 in L.A., with another "official" wedding and reception for friends and family scheduled for ... June.
Whatever works. Right around the end of the NBA Playoffs, perhaps? A third straight championship trophy would make for a nice centerpiece ...
Shannon Brown and Monica
The couple confirmed the news this week.
"It's true," Brown said. "That's my wife, I'm her husband, you know. We're going to continue to make positive things happen." Spoken like a true ball player.
Monica, who also Tweets her love for Brown (and showed off a huge diamond ring in October), is mom to two young sons, Rodney III and Romelo Montez.
They've got an awesome new stepfather now and couldn't be happier.
She got engaged to Shannon Brown in October. Congratulations to both!

See also:

Kelsey Grammer REALLY Wants a Divorce!

For a guy who reportedly enjoys sex like a woman, Kelsey Grammer is taking a manly stance in his divorce proceedings with Camille Grammer.
The actor has made his case to a judge that he's taken every step necessary to be legally free forever from his wife. In new legal documents obtained by TMZ, Kelsey is asking the court to officially grant the split.
Grammer Kiss
Please just kiss Kelsey goodbye already, Camille.
The only things holding it up: greed and vindictiveness.
Camille has turned down a $30 million offer already, and now Kelsey refuses to put up a $10 million bond that would keep everyone honest while they negotiate the final settlement.
Kelsey wants to be free from one marriage so he can begin a new one: he's engaged to 29-year old Kayte Walsh. A hearing is scheduled for Wednesday. An anxious world awaits.

See also:

Jesse James to Wed Kat Von D REAL Soon

The engagement of Jesse James and Kat Von D surprised many. If reports that they are tying the knot within a month are true, that should do the same.
"Jesse and Kat don't see any reason why they should wait to trade vows," a source said. "They are madly in love and want to make everything official."
According to the source, Jesse James and Kat Von D have already started planning their wedding, which will be small and happen outside of California.
Jesse James and Kat Von D Photo
INKED: Jesse and Kat can't wait to make it official.
Don't expect an over-the-top Hollywood wedding for the twosome, which should come as no surprise considering their unexpected whirlwind relationship.
The two became a couple in September, shortly after his divorce from Sandra Bullock, who he informed prior to going public with his engagement to Kat.
The divorce - James' third - with Bullock happened after he was caught cheating on Sandra with many women, most notably Michelle "Bombshell" McGee.
Hopefully the fourth time's the charm.

See also:

Roger Ebert: Before and After Plastic Sugery Pics

During his battle with thyroid cancer, Roger Ebert says he "studiously avoided looking in a mirror."
That's because the movie critic lost the bottom half of jaw his jaw to the disease.
But a two-year process has now resulted in a silicone prosthesis that Ebert debuted this week, one that he'll wear during upcoming TV appearances. Below, right, the veteran reporter shows off his new look:
Roger Ebert Pics
"I will wear the prosthesis on the new television show – that's not to fool anyone, because my appearance is widely known," he says. "It will be a pleasant reminder of the person I was for 64 years."
Ebert Presents at the Movies debuts tonight on PBS. It will feature Christy Lemire and Ignatiy Vishnevetsky reviewing films and Roger discussing new films and classics.

See also:

Snooki, JWoww to Film Jersey Shore Spinoff Pilot?

Snooki and JWoww are, like, total BFFs, as last night's Jersey Shore proved. They're so tight, MTV wants them to film a spinoff pilot - this weekend!
The pilot episode will be shot in Long Island over the weekend. There's no special hook to the potential new show, it's just JWoww and Snooki solo.
Sort of like the Kardashians and their 19 spinoffs. It's a bit odd that MTV even wants a pilot. They sort of know what to expect from JWooki, no?
Snooki, Jenni
GRUESOME TWOSOME: Is MTV spinning off JWoww and Snooki?
This would be the second proposed spinoff of Jersey Shore, which is reportedly airing a fourth season as well. A Pauly D spinoff has already begun filming.
No word yet what Jenni and Nicole will be doing in the pilot, but we would bet a fair amount that there will be a lot of bronzer, boobs and buff dudes. Sweet.

See also:

Adam Jasinski Sentenced to Four Years in Prison

Over a year since he was arrested in North Reading, Massachusetts, Adam Jasinski has been sentenced to four years in prison.
The champion of Big Brother 9 - who actually used his reality show winnings to set up a drug ring that included co-star Matt McDonald - was busted in October 2009 for trying to sell 2,000 oxycodone pills to a government informant. Smart, he is not.
Adam Jasinski Pic
It's a good thing Adam Jasinski has experience living with strangers in tight quarters.
In handing down the sentence to the 32-year old, U.S. District Court Judge William Young decreed:
"You were drug trafficking, and you were drug trafficking until they caught you. You got to a position where you thought that the rules didn't apply to you."
Said Jasinski, who admitted to being treated for bipolar disorder and drug addiction: "I'm sick. I won $500,000 and I blew it all. I apologize. I'm a mess... Give me a chance to get out and find out who I really am."

See also:

Irene Lopez: Dating Macaulay Culkin?!?

Note to men seeking attractive girlfriends: don a towel, spread after-shave on your face and scream loudly.
The trick has apparently worked for Macaulay Culkin, who recently ended an eight-year relationship with Mila Kunis - and has seemingly started a new one with Spanish porn star Irene Lopez!
The two were spotted this week exiting a live sex club in Barcelona.
Irene Lopez PictureMacaulay Culkin Photo
"The last time I was with him, no one found out about it," Lopez told E! News, perhaps outing the acting as a cheater. "I don't know what happened this time that the newspaper heard about it."
What, exactly, went on at the sex show in Spain? Lopez would only say: "I don't want to cause him any harm. He's a good person."
Sounds to us like someone won't be home alone tonight! (Sorry.)

See also: