Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Chris Brown on Court Hearing: Standard Procedure

Chris Brown caused a bit of a stir late last week with a request to have the restraining order lifted against him. The order bars any contact with Rihanna.
The singer's rep is shooting down speculation that his lawyer made the request for any particular reason - such as a rendezvous with Ri at the Grammys.
Not so, says his camp. It's just the next step in the process of Chris completing the terms of his sentence and moving forward with clearing his name.
Possibly the Hottest Couple Ever
Tammy Brook, a rep for Brown, insists that there was no specific motive, and "the lifting of the restraining order is part of the ongoing legal proceedings."
"The date was scheduled months ago. Chris Brown is thankful for his nominations, but due to scheduling conflicts, [won't] attend the Grammys."
As part of the Rihanna assault case, Brown's attorney asked the judge to reduce the "stay away" order against him to a "do not annoy" order.
While the judge again praised Brown for his progress, the ruling was put off until a later date because Rihanna's attorney couldn't be reached.

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Ashley Greene Speaks on Joe Jonas, Fame

Life is pretty good when you're dating an adorable singer and starring in one of the most beloved movie franchies in history.
Just ask Ashley Greene. Which is exactly what the March issue of Teen Vogue has done. Below, we've excerpted the beauty's takes on Joe Jonas, the Twilight Saga and a lot more...
Looking Very Pretty
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On Joe: "We met through mutual friends in London, which is crazy because we both live in L.A. And we've already met each other's parents, which I think is a good result of the kind of lifestyle we live. He's sweet and really funny, which is huge for me."
On life as an actress: "It's a lot of pressure. If you're tired or run-down or having a rough day or missing your friends and family, you can't just call in sick."
On working with Miley Cyrus: "She's young, but we could relate to each other because she's probably been through as much as a 40-year-old!"
On non-Twilight roles: "As much as I love that character, I'm excited for people to see a bit of my range."
On the future: "Right now I'm in this amazing place, and there are open doors. I think it would be foolish to take a month off. So many people would kill to be in my shoes that it's just bad karma!"

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Gasp: Amy Winehouse Back in the Hospital

Amy Winehouse hospitalized? Never thought we would see another story like that ... for the rest of January 2011. Some news just blindsides you.
The British singer, who recently resurfaced in Brazil for a live performance, checked into a private medical facility in London after feeling "a bit ill."
Not sure if that's code for heroin, cocaine or both.
Winehouse Cleavage
VERY TROUBLED: A query on THG's search field (above right) for "Amy Winehouse hospitalized" nets a FULL PAGE of results. That's probably not a good sign.
The singer has been admitted to a clinic on London's Harley Street after falling ill with a bout of influenza. It is the same facility where she had a boob job in 2009.
She returned to the clinic several times during 2010 due to complications following the procedure, as well as checking in after injuring herself in a drunken fall.
We wish her a speedy recovery. But aren't holding our breath.

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Chris Lambton and Peyton Wright: Dating!

The Bachelorette runner-up Chris Lambton and Peyton Wright, a former contestant on The Bachelor herself, have found love on the reality shows after all.
Chris' followers on Twitter likely put together that he and Peyton, who vied for the love of Andy Baldwin a few seasons ago, were an item. Now it's official.
"Yes, I have," he told People at a Bachelor reunion party in New York, when asked if he found love. "We met at another Bachelor function," Wright adds.
Chris Lambton PicturePeyton Wright Pic
Together since August, the couple hit it off right away.
"It's one of those things where I've had a ton of serious relationships and I met this kid and he was genuine, outgoing and hilarious. We just click," she said.
At the cast reunion event, which reports say doubled as a Bachelor Pad 2 casting session, Chris Lambton had no regrets about turning down The Bachelor.
"It's just not me," he said. "Sitting at home and watching the season with my family weirded me out. I wanted to find love on my own, not in that situation."
Good answer, especially now that's found Peyton. She's a pretty great catch, we admit ... although Chantal O'Brien and Emily Maynard are too. Just saying.

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Tila Tequila Sex Tape War: Who Owns It?

In a new Tila Tequila sex tape, this celebrity blogger lies back and really takes it from a pair of random women.
Conversely, Vivid Entertainment is NOT taking any illegal maneuvering from its competition, issuing a letter to Porn Hub that demands it remove a five-minute clip of the video from its website.
Tila Tequila Uncorked
TMZ has obtained the document, which states that Vivid owns the rights to the latest desperate plea for attention from this troubled Z-lister. The company plans on releasing the tape on February 14 and tells Porn Hub that any streaming of it constitutes copyright infringement.
"There is enormous interest in this sexy and controversial celebrity, so when we were offered footage of her with two of her girlfriends, we acted immediately," said Steven Hirsch, founder/co-chairman of Vivid.  "Their sex is extraordinarily graphic and hot. We know that our fans will enjoy it because Tila's sexual appetite is like her life style - she holds nothing back."
Hirsch says the footage was shot within the last two years.

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Jenna Ushkowitz and Michael Trevino: New Couple Alert!

What happens when the world of singing meets the world of the supernatural? True love!
Or at least a lot of making out.
According to Just Jared source, Glee star Jenna Ushkowitz is dating The Vampire Diaries star Michael Trevino. They attended the SAG Awards and subsequent after-parties last night.
Jenna Ushkowitz PictureMichael Trevino Picture
“They were quite friendly all night and weren’t shy about their relationship,” says a witness. “Michael adores Jenna and it really shows.”
The pair also got cozy earlier this month in Las Vegas for Naya Rivera's 24th birthday.

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Halle Berry Preps for Custody Battle

It's come to this for Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry: the former couple, who appeared to split so peacefully last year, will soon head to court to sort out a custody arrangement over daughter Nahla.
Indications of a sour relationship kicked off in late December, when Aubry asked a judge to legally declare him the two-year old's father.
About a week ago, meanwhile, sources revealed that the Canadian model was legitimately worried that Berry would deny him access to their child. The insider cited Halle's rage over Aubry's most recent flings as a basis for this concern.
Mother and Nahla
Now, Berry has dropped out of the movie New Year's Eve, as she prepares for a long battle in court with her past lover. Says her rep:
"She has attempted to resolve these custody issues amicably with her daughter’s father, Gabriel Aubry, directly, but given his lack of cooperation, Halle has no choice but to seek swift judicial intervention."
It's unclear what options are on the table - shared custody? full custody? - but this rep makes it sound like Berry has little intention of letting Aubry get remotely close to Nahla.
"Halle has serious concerns for her daughter's well-being while in the care of her father for any extended period of time and is prepared to take all necessary steps to protect her," he says.

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Charlie Sheen: NOT Going to Rehab!

So much for Charlie Sheen actively seeking help.
This troubled star won't check in to any rehab facility for any extended period of time, as reliable sources confirm that professionals will actually be coming to him instead. Yes, Sheen will undergo treatment in the same house that hosted the party which landed him in the hospital last week.
"Charlie has put together a team that he trusts to help get him sober once and for all," says Two and a Half Men producer Mark Burg.
What are the odds this team's average measurement is 36/24/36?
C. Sheen
The hit CBS sitcom will "work around Charlie's sobriety schedule," Burg says, a hiatus that could cost employees thousands. New episodes will air on February 7 and February 14... and who knows after that.
"Everybody hopes his recovery is quick and new episodes are back on the air as soon as possible," concludes Burg.

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Another Health Scare for Bret Michaels

Bret Michaels is okay. Let's get that important piece of information out there.
But the rocker did undergo yet another health scare last week, suffering through a massive drop in blood pressure in the days following his recent heart surgery. The cause was quickly determined, however, and Michaels is "fine," reports Dr. Mansour Assar.
"It's always good for patients to be evaluated when they're not feeling well," he says.
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Four days after a procedure to repair a hole in his heart, the rocker's blood pressure plunged. Tests revealed the issues was related to dehydration and exhaustion, more likely a result of his diabetes than the operation.
Michaels is resting comfortably at home in Arizona and excited for Super Bowl XLV. He's a Pennsylvania native and Steelers fan.

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Michael Lohan Hospitalized With Chest Pains

Lindsay Lohan's father Michael Lohan was rushed to a Newport Beach, Calif., hospital after experiencing chest pains late yesterday, according to reports.
MiLo was actually at a doctor's office for a consultation about getting his nose fixed (he's broken it several times over the years, likely due to his boxing).
Michael began complaining of chest pains, so the nurse took his blood pressure which alarmed her enough to call 911. His blood pressure was 200/110.
Major Douchenozzle
Hopefully Mike will be giving the thumbs-up again soon.
Apparently he got lucky. Reports say Michael, who's had chest pains before, needs emergency surgery on a blocked artery and stayed in the hospital overnight.
We've had our differences over the years, but we hope he makes a fast, full recovery. His children need him, even after their rocky past. Get well soon, Mike.

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Christina Applegate Welcomes Baby Daughter!

Christina Applegate and fiance Martyn LeNoble welcomed daughter Sadie Grace LeNoble on Thursday, January 27. Congratulations to the happy couple!
"Mother and daughter are doing great," her rep said.
Adds someone close to the proud parents, who got engaged last year: "She's a beautiful little girl, and they are so happy and in love with her."
Christina Applegate, Martyn LeNoble
Christina Applegate and Martyn LeNoble have been together three years.
"I'll probably be a little hippie and a little Type A," she said of being a mom. "I'll take from my mother, who was way hippie and like, 'Do what you wanna do,' and bring things I know from watching my friends raise their kids."
"An amalgamation of sorts."
Best of luck with that!

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Happy 25th Birthday, Lauren Conrad!

There's a rumor going around that Lauren Conrad is engaged to longtime love Kyle Howard. The star's reps have already come out and denied this. It's not true.
It is her 25th birthday today, however. Happy birthday, LC!
While she became famous because MTV's Laguna Beach and The Hills, the California girl is a bit of an anomaly, seeking LESS attention and bowing out on her terms.
Waving to LC
Choosing to focus on her personal life and branch out career-wise, Lauren left the show that made her a star and has lived largely under the radar for 18 months.
She did top the N.Y. Times Bestseller List and boost her credentials as a celebrity fashion designer, though, and may return to reality TV soon in some capacity.
When she does, it will again be on her terms.

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Lindsay Lohan, Glee Cast Bury the Hatchet

A small bit of good news for Lindsay Lohan on a day that saw her father Michael hospitalized with chest pains: She and the cast of Glee are all good.
Running into each other in West Hollywood, the stars of the Fox hit apologized to Lindsay for mocking her during an episode last year, reports say.
The actress and the cast (sans Jane Lynch and Lea Michele) hashed it out over Glee mocking Lindsay, specifically her frequent trips to rehab.
Gleeful For Gwyneth
That's a tough question to figure out in any language!
The cast members apologized for the jokes and said they didn't mean to hurt her feelings. Lindsay accepted their apology and everybody parted ways.
Lohan, who criticized the show (and guest star Gwyneth Paltrow) after the episode aired, has been known to hit back at her critics. Cross this one off!
That just leaves Jay Leno, David Letterman, Jon Stewart, Jimmy Kimmel, ETrade and about 300 celebrity gossip websites. Apologies for LL? Anyone?

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Blake Lively Named World's Most Desirable Woman

Ask Men dot com has unveiled its annual 99 Most Desirable Women list and Gossip Girl star Blake Lively came in at #1. Not exactly going out on a limb there.
Blake, who also appeared in The Town and other films last year, jumped 84 spots from her 2010 ranking. Someone at Ask Men must have just noticed her.
Black Swan star Mila Kunis was the runner-up, followed by Modern Family stunner Sofia Vergara in a bit of a surprise (although certainly deserved) at #3.
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MOST DESIRABLE: No arguments from THG staffers so far.
Other notables: Glee cast members Dianna Agron (#81) and Lea Michele (#91); Mad Men's Christina Hendricks (#58), January Jones (#30), and Jessica Pare (#10).
The Daily Show's Olivia Munn was a tad undervalued at #48, as was Kate Middleton at #61, but hey, even making the top 99 is a worthy achievement, really.
Only Gisele Bundchen, Angelina Jolie and Beyonce Knowles earning the distinction of making the top 99 every year. But they couldn't come close to Blake in 2011.
What do you think of the #1 choice? Too high for her? Just right? Check out these Blake Lively pictures and see why she was named the site's Most Desirable:
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Academy of Country Music Nominees: Miranda Lambert, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and More

The Academy of Country Music has released the nominations for its 46th annual awards ceremony, to be held on April 3. Here's a look at the artists in the most significant categories:
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Toby Keith
Miranda Lambert
Brad Paisley
Taylor Swift
Keith Urban
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TOP MALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Jason Aldean
Brad Paisley
Blake Shelton
George Strait
Keith Urban
TOP FEMALE VOCALIST OF THE YEAR
Miranda Lambert
Reba McEntire
Taylor Swift
Carrie Underwood
Lee Ann Womack
TOP VOCAL DUO OF THE YEAR
The JaneDear girls
Joey + Rory
Montgomery Gentry
Steel Magnolia
Sugarland
TOP VOCAL GROUP OF THE YEAR
Lady Antebellum
Little Big Town
Randy Rogers Band
The Band Perry
Zac Brown Band
ALBUM OF THE YEAR
"Hemingway's Whiskey" - Kenny Chesney
"Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum
"The Guitar Song" - Jamey Johnson
"Speak Now" - Taylor Swift
"Up On The Ridge" - Dierks Bentley
"You Get What You Give - Zac Brown Band

SINGLE RECORD OF THE YEAR
"A Little More Country Than That" - Easton Corbin
"As She's Walking Away" - Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson
I"f I Die Young" - The Band Perry
"Love Like Crazy" - Lee Brice
"The Boys Of Fall" - Kenny Chesney
"The House That Built Me" - Miranda Lambert
SONG OF THE YEAR
"A Little More Country Than That" - Easton Corbin
"As She's Walking Away" - Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson
I"f I Die Young" - The Band Perry
"Love Like Crazy" - Lee Brice
"The House That Built Me" - Miranda Lambert
VIDEO OF THE YEAR
"Hillbilly Bone" - Blake Shelton Featuring Trace Adkins
"Only Prettier" - Miranda Lambert
"Stuck Like Glue" - Sugarland
"The Boys Of Fall" - Kenny Chesney
"The House That Built Me" - Miranda Lambert
VOCAL EVENT OF THE YEAR
"As She's Walking Away" - Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson
"Blue Sky" - Emily West Featuring Keith Urban
"Coal Miner's Daughter" - Loretta Lynn, Sheryl Crow and Miranda Lambert
"Cold Beer" - Colt Ford Featuring Jamey Johnson
"Good To Be Me" - Uncle Kracker Featuring Kid Rock

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Kelsey Grammer Schedules Wedding Date

Your move, Camille Grammer.
With a divorce still pending between this reality star and her ex-husband, Kelsey Grammer has gone ahead and sent out invitations for his upcoming wedding to Kayte Walsh. The couple plans on tying the knot at The Plaza Hotel on February 25.
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"Kayte has laid out all the details, all the timings," a friend tells The New York Post. "The room will be decorated all in white, including a white cake. There will be a very tight guest list, and they won't allow cameras in. They're flying a lot of Kayte's family members in from England and putting them all up at The Plaza."
And if Kelsey and Camille can't arrive at a divorce settlement by then? The invitations will become "a collector's item," joked the insider.
We can't blame Kelsey for wanting to speed up the wedding ceremony. Or the wedding night, really. The guy really needs to get some!

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Britney Spears Will Not Perform at Grammys

Despite reports earlier today that Britney Spears would be performing live at the Grammy Awards this month, her manager says it's not the case.
Nor was it ever her plan, Adam Leber adds.
"Need to clear something up ... This whole Grammy rumor is just that, a rumor. @BritneySpears was NEVER performing," he posted on Twitter.
Typical Britney Fashion
Britney Spears fans CAN expect some good new material this week, though.
Leber writes: "More importantly, keep an eye out for the album title, album cover and some sneak peeks of the HIAM video, all coming this week..."
Well, that's better than nothing.
The album and its first single, "Hold It Against Me," promises to be hard, grimy and edgy ... a work of genius even, some might say. Stay tuned.

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Kenny Ortega Off the Hook in Michael Jackson Wrongful Death Suit

Kenny Ortega, the producer of Michael Jackson's This Is It tour, was just dropped as a defendant in the wrongful death suit filed by Katherine Jackson.
Ortega, along with promoter AEG, Dr. Conrad Murray and others, was accused of making Jackson perform at any cost, and against better judgment.
But Katherine Jackson's lawyer, Kevin Boyle, says that based on new info, the family "determined that Mr. Ortega should not be a defendant."
Michael Jackson and Kenny Ortega
Kenny Ortega directed Michael's posthumous This Is It documentary.
Ortega insisted that if anything, he tried to rein Jackson in and get him to rest, while Murray and others showed reckless disregard for the star's health.
After making the announcement, Boyle added: "The Jackson Family apologizes for any discomfort or inconvenience this may have caused Mr. Ortega."
"Inconvenience" may not be the word we'd choose if sued for the wrongful death of the greatest entertainer of all time, but it gets the point across.

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Brooke Burke is The Naked Mom

Brooke Burke has made a living out of posing nude.
She may have done some other stuff here and there, but her penchant for posing in her birthday suit has sustained the career of this Dancing with the Stars host. Therefore, should we really be surprised that Burke is baring it all once again, this time on the cover of her aptly-titled memoir, "The Naked Mom?"
The Naked Mom
Burke is making the media rounds this week, pushing the book on Good Morning America, Live with Regis and Kelly and The Wendy Williams Show. She told Robin Roberts this morning about one of her challenges as a mother of four:
"There are different things I prefer with different children. I love them all madly, but I think as a mother, you love them differently... What I do successfully with one absolutely fails with another one."
That's great and all, but we're curious why anyone on the planet would care what Brooke Burke has to say about parenting. We barely care about her take on dancing.

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W Magazine Responds to Kontrived Krying of Kim Kardashian

On this week's episode of Kourtney & Kim Take New York, Kim Kardashian pretended to be upset by last year's naked pictorial in W Magazine.
It was a virtuoso performance, capped by Kim crying that she was misled because the photos were "full-on porn" and then stating: "I'm never taking my clothes off again, even if it's for Vogue." We have three responses:
  1. That sucks for Kris Humphries.
  2. This is an example of Kim Kardashian at her best/most nauseating: posing naked, playing a victim and still managing to shill for a company.
  3. We wonder how many takes it took for Kim to make her tears look believable.
W Magazine Cover
W, meanwhile, had a response of its own. The publication released a statement today that reads as ridiculously as Kim sounds:
"In keeping in line with the theme of W Magazine's November Art Issue, Kim Kardashian's cover was conceived as an artistic collaboration with well-known artist Barbara Kruger, and was a meditation on the influence that reality TV has on contemporary culture.
"The inside portfolio documented the career and power of Kim Kardashian as a work of art, using the language of artists like Jeff Koons ... and Gilbert & George."
An artistic collaboration?!? A meditation on reality TV?!? You photographed Kim Kardashian nude because it would bring a lot of attention to your magazine. Man up. Admit it. Move on.

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Charlie Sheen to Resume Filming in a Few Weeks

It looks like Charlie Sheen's time away from the Two and a Half Men set will last just a bit longer than the actor himself did with Kacey Jordan.
Following initial reports that stated Sheen would be holed up in rehab for three months - thereby threatening the rest of this sitcom's season (along with crew member paychecks) - it's since been confirmed that the cocaine-loving star will actually be receiving treatment at home.
Two and a Half Men Photo
As a result, TMZ quotes sources who say Sheen may be back on set with three or four weeks.
An addiction specialist has reportedly told CBS insiders that Charlie could begin filming at that time, meaning the same number of episodes that had been scheduled to run this season will still be wrapped, just under an altered deadline.
Most importantly, no employee will suffer a financial setback due to Sheen's lunacy.

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Gabriel Aubry Responds to Halle Berry, Defends Himself as "Caring Father"

We were meant to bring this amazing little person into the world. And I think that's why we came together. And because of that, we are going to be together forever, all three of us. We are a family until we are not here anymore. - Halle Berry on her split with Gabriel Aubry, August 2010
We may never know what took place between Berry and Aubry over the last few months, but things have gone from amicable to disastrous.
As the parents of two-year old Nahla prepare for a custody battle, the actress took a major shot at her ex yesterday, saying she has "serious concerns" about her child's "well-being" when she's around her father for any extended period of time.
Gabriel Aubry, Daughter
In a statement through his rep, Aubrey has replied:
"While Gabriel is disappointed in Halle’s decision to falsely malign him publicly and for her own purposes, he refuses to be pulled into her dispute over a canceled film production. Gabriel also refuses to air their issues in the press as he believes this may ultimately harm their daughter. The fact is that Gabriel is a caring father who shares custody of Nahla."
Aubry claims Berry turned against him once he began dating other people. At the moment, it's unclear from where Berry's beef with her ex stems.

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