Tuesday, November 30, 2010

Kim Zolciak: Engaged to Kroy Biermann!

On last night's edition of The Real Housewives of Atlanta, NeNe Leakes inched very close to a divorce. Her castmate, meanwhile, has gone in the opposite direction.
Sources close to Kim Zolciak tell Radar Online this reality star is engaged to NFL lineman Kroy Biermann. Last week, the pair revealed its expecting a child in a few months.
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Kroy Biermann's 2010 stats: 28 tackles, one sack and one fiancee.
"They are both really happy about both the baby and their engagement and cannot wait to start their new lives together," an insider said. “Kroy proposed to her and bought her a substantial ring, which she has shown to a few friends, although she is not wearing it in public yet."
Kim and Kroy are in negotiations for a spin-off show, Kendra and Hank Baskett-style.
If the spin-off doesn't go down, friends say Kim wants some leverage with Bravo when discussing a new Real Housewives of Atlanta contract, something an impending wedding and baby would provide. Yes, she's using these major life milestones as negotiating tactics.
“The other cast members are publicly backing Kim and Kroy, but privately there are some jealousies because Kim is very much in the spotlight right now and not everyone is happy about that," concluded the source.

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Jersey Shore Cast Negotiating Fourth Season, Demanding Spinoffs For All

The third season of Jersey Shore hasn't even aired on MTV yet (it premieres January 6) and the cast is already angling for a fourth - and beyond.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino, Jenni "JWoww" Farley and their trashy cohorts are already negotiating for a new season.
We know ... you were just thinking they don't get enough exposure.
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MORE SHORE: Can there ever be enough?!
"The cast are all about to start talks for a new season. Producers want to film in Miami again next spring, and want to lock the cast down now," a source said.
The problem is that most, if not ALL of them plan to demand their own spinoff show as part of the deal, "as well as a large raise on their current pay." Wow.
Most likely that doesn't include Angelina Pivarnick. We hope.
MTV has discussed going the spinoff-only route - with Snooki, Pauly D and The Situation and discarding the rest - but we'll see if there's a new season too.

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Irvin Kirshner Passes Away

On the heels of Leslie Nielsen's death comes another sad passing in the Hollywood community. Irvin Kershner, director The Empire Strikes Back, has died.
He was 87. The director was in his 50s when he was tapped to head the Star Wars sequel. Kershner was a teacher at USC; George Lucas was a student.
The 1980 film was by far the best of the entire series, paving the way for Return of the Jedi and decades later, an entire prequel trilogy that Lucas ruined.
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R.I.P. Irvin Kirshner (1923-2010).
While the critically acclaimed, massively successful Empire Strikes Back is certainly the film for which Kershner is best remembered, his credits don't stop there.
He's also known for helming 1983's James Bond film Never Say Never Again, which saw Sean Connery return to the role of 007, Robocop II and other movies.
He did some acting in his day as well, beginning with Martin Scorsese's The Last Temptation of Christ. He was actively working in photography until his death.
May he rest in peace.

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Rihanna Covers UK GQ; Fishnets in Effect

With her striking red wig and fishnets, Rihanna strikes a sexy pose for the January issue of GQ UK. A pose she acknowledges some peeps are tiring of.
So she says, anyway. “Girls don’t like to see other girls dressed sexy all the time. I get that. People are always seeing my ass out and my boobs out."
"It can get a little irritating.” Hey, at least she's self-aware ...
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YAWN: Getting tired of seeing Rihanna pictures like this? Anyone?

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Who Does Barbara Walters Find Fascinating?

As she does at the conclusion of every year, Barbara Walters has compiled a list of the world's Most Fascinating People.
Really just a rundown of those who have been in the news (seriously, we all love Betty White, but does a single reader find her "fascinating?"), the following celebrities made the cut:
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  • Sandra Bullock 
  • Kate Middleton
  • Justin Bieber
  • Betty White
  • LeBron James
  • Sarah Palin
  • Jennifer Lopez
  • The cast of Jersey Shore
As you can see, only eight spots are filled. That's because the ABC host will reveal the final two on her December 9 special. Who do you think they'll be?

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Stella McCartney, Alasdhair Willis Welcome Baby #4!

Stella McCartney and Alasdhair Willis are now parents for a fourth time (and Paul McCartney a grandparent for the seventh)! Baby Reiley was born last week!
The 39-year-old designing daughter of the legendary Beatle gave birth to her fourth child - ALL daughters - with Reiley tipping the scales at eight pounds.
She joins older siblings Miller Alasdhair James, 5, Bailey Linda Olwyn, 4, and Beckett Robert Lee, 3, all born in London. Congrats to the growing family!
Congratulations to Stella McCartney and Alasdhair Willis!

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Sarah Palin Rips Michelle Obama, Decries First Lady's Efforts to Curb Childhood Obesity

Sigh. Sarah Palin is back in the news again.
For whatever reason, the ex-Alaska Governor took First Lady Michelle Obama and her efforts to improve childhood nutrition to task on Laura Ingraham's radio show.
We know conservatives believe in smaller government, and there are strong cases to be made for that philosophy. Attacking Michelle's nutrition initiative, though?
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Sarah Palin is not a fan of Michelle Obama's anti-obesity efforts.
Of the First Lady, Palin told Ingraham that "I think she has got a different worldview and she is not hesitant at all to share what her worldview is."
As for Sarah Palin's worldview, no one can make sense of it, but she does use big words like "exceptionalism" in the rant against Michelle below:
"She encapsulated what her view of America is, I believe, unless she has evolved and things have changed in the last two years, but she said it on the campaign trail twice that it was the first time that she had been proud of her country when finally people were paying attention to Barack Obama."
"I think that's appalling. We can think of this infinite number of reasons to be proud of American exceptionalism and it baffles me that anybody would have that view and then allow that view to bleed over into policy."
"Take her anti-obesity thing that she is on. She is on this kick, right. What she is telling us is she cannot trust parents to make decisions for their own children, for their own families in what we should eat."
"I'm going to be again criticized for bringing this up, but instead of a government thinking that they need to take over and make decisions for us according to some politician or politician's wife priorities, just leave us alone, get off our back, and allow us as individuals to exercise our own God-given rights to make our own decisions and then our country gets back on the right track."
Yes ... the government needs to "get off our back" for this silly "anti-obesity thing." Why encourage health when we can be as fat as we want! Freedom rules!
Aside from making it seem like nutrition is just some interest of Michelle, not a legitimate health issue that influences a host of others, should we do nothing?
Can't you encourage people to make smarter choices that benefit themselves and the public health system as a whole? How is that an evil federal takeover?

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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Celebrate Pax's Birthday

Angelina Jolie hates Thanksgiving, but she's not a joyless person.
The actress and partner Brad Pitt treated their children to a hot air balloon ride to celebrate son Pax's birthday in Paris. The Vietnamese native turned seven!
Pax, Brad, Angelina, nine-year-old Cambodian son Maddox, five-year-old Ethiopian daughter Zahara and four-year-old biological daughter Shiloh all took part.
PARISIAN PAIR: Brad is also promoting Megamind in Europe.
The balloon operator said: "They were like any other family. There was nothing out of the ordinary which made them any different from any other family."
He added that throughout the ride, the couple's children were "excited but very well-behaved. What I think they wanted was a little moment of peace."
"Angelina is a very beautiful woman in person. She was friendly and spoke to me. Brad is very nice and very outgoing. He played a lot with the kids."
In the early evening the cosmopolitan family also rented the Josephine riverboat from Port Debilly, near the Eiffel Tower, for a cruise on the river Seine.
A crew member said: "We made a short cruise up-river. They stayed on for about 90 minutes," aboard a boat decorated with blue and yellow balloons.
They were AWOL on Thursday, leaving the kids with nannies, but Brad and Angelina were spotted taking Shiloh and Zahara shopping in Paris Saturday.

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Judge Denies Bail for Bruce Beresford-Redman

Bruce Beresford-Redman may never be a free man again.
The former TV producer and suspected murderer has been denied bail by Los Angeles District Court Judge Susan Segal, who said in court today "I do not believe he can be awarded with bail for the allegations which he has been alleged... Mr. Redman presents a risk of flight.”
Beresford-Redman was taken into custody on November 16 and charged with the brutal killing of wife Monica Beresford-Redman. Her body was found in a Cancun sewer on April 8.
Bruce's parents were present in court this afternoon to show support for their son, who arrived in handcuffs and often smiled back at his relatives throughout the hearing.

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Steve Johnson: All Good with God!

Don't worry, folks, Steve Johnson and God are BFFs again.
The Buffalo Bills wide receiver, who dropped a game-winning touchdown pass on Sunday and then appeared to blame the Big Guy in a hilarious Tweet, sent out another social networking message today and tried to clear things up.
We've been checking God's Twitter account for the past few hours, but He's yet to response to Johnson's mea culpa.
Until He does, see how all this started by watching the video of Johnson's untimely miscue NOW.

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Lindsay Lohan Sober House Wins Award

We don't really understand what's going on in this pic, but it involves Lindsay Lohan's living quarters being honored in some way. To that, we can only say ...
ROTFL!
Her rehab program awarded her sober house with a “Sober Shine Award,” displayed in the front yard Monday. Hey, the place has worked wonders for Lindsay ...
Sober Shine Award
LETTING IT SHINE: Any captions for this picture likely involve the words "Lindsay," "Lohan," and "sober." Just when you think you've seen everything, right?

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Kardashian Kredit Kard Kanceled Kause of Krazy Kash Koncerns

The Kardashians have been ripping people off. No, we aren't referring to the fact that this family has managed to convince people to purchase its merchandise and waste hours of their lives following the exploits of utterly talentless individuals.
For now, at least, we're just talking about the credit card sponsored by Kim, Kourtney and Khloe.
Kredit Kard
Due to allegations of exorbitant, possibly illegal fees, the Kardashians have yanked their prepaid Mastercard off the market. The move is a response to the Attorney General of Connecticut actually opening up an investigation because the card might have been violating consumer protection laws.
Let's all give Sarah Palin a moment to Tweet about how the government should just leave us alone, dammit...
What were the costs associated with the card? It cost $99.95 just to use per year, while tacking on $9.95 in purchase fees along with monthly fees of $7.95. There was also:
  • A $1 fee to add money to the card.
  • A $1.50 fee to speak with a live operator regarding it.
  • A $2 fee per transaction for automatic bill pay.
Crazy, indeed. Those are almost as many dollar bills as Kim will see in a few years when her fame runs out and she's forced make a living by using the only two, plump assets she possesses.

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Katherine Jackson Kicks Out Malcontent Grandkids

Katherine Jackson, the mother of the late Michael Jackson and the guardian of his three children, is about to clean house in more ways than one.
Renovations are being done and people are getting kicked out.
Everyone is moving out of the Jackson compound in Encino, Calif., while the house undergoes extensive renovations. Some won't be returning.
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PERSONA NON GRATA: That's Alejandra Jackson (left) with ex Jermaine.
Katherine Jackson and company are in the process of packing boxes and will leave the family home in early December for several months during remodeling.
The reason this is significant is that after the "stun gun" incident in March, when Jaafar Jackson tried to taser Blanket, Katherine wanted the teenager out.
More specifically, she wanted Alejandra Jackson and her four kids - two with Jermaine and two with Randy Jackson (yup, it's weird) - to beat it for good.
Katherine and the Michael Jackson Estate generously offered Alejandra and her brood a condo MJ owned in the San Fernando Valley, but she wanted more.
The sides were therefore at an impasse. Now Katherine is not letting Alejandra back in the house after the remodeling is complete. It's condo or nothing.
Basically, Jaafar, Jermajesty, Dante and Randy, Jr. aren't returning to Hayvenhurst. It was chaos and Katherine needs to focus on Paris, Prince and Blanket.
Probably for the best.

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Britney Spears Conservatorship Rollin' Into '11

Britney Spears will ring in 2011 and quite possibly beyond under the control of her father, and the conservatorship is A-O-K with all the parties involved.
There are no plans to end the conservatorship, which was created in February 2008 after the singer went off the rails, and has continued ever since.
Don't worry, though. It's not bad news for Britney.
Caffeine Fiend
As long as Starbucks runs are permitted, she's all good.
She's "content" with the current arrangement and is no longer antsy to end it, since Jamie Spears has given her so much more space this past year.
As for the pop superstar's business affairs, Britney Spears, Inc., has never run more smoothly, so no one sees a reason to pull the plug on that, either.
So ... there you go. No news here. How 'bout these Britney Spears pics!

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Fashion Face-Off: Mila Kunis vs. Natalie Portman

In Black Swan, Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman take part in a rather intense, girl-on-girl sex scene.
But, much to the chagrin of males everywhere, both actresses kept their clothes on at last night's Gotham Independent Film Awards.
Kunis donned a Oscar de la Renta dress for the event, which took place on Wall Street in Manhatten, while Portman chose a Lanvin for H&M frock. The latter is considered a serious contender for Best Actress at next year's Oscars, but does that mean she can conquer her co-star in this Fashion Face-Off? You tell us...
 
Mila Kunis and Natalie Portman co-star in the movie Black Swan. Comp

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Lindsay Lohan to Paparazzi: Back Off!

Lindsay Lohan wants the paparazzi to give her some space. This is no joke, or just an offhand comment she made - girl wants a restraining order up in this piece.
The star thinks she's being denied driving privileges because of all the celebrity gossip personnel on her tail and wants her lawyer to put a stop to it ASAP.
She's seeking a restraining order prohibiting them from chasing her.
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DRIVING MISS CRAZY: She won't be, thanks to the paps.
The L.A. County Probation Department, along with the DMV, have given Lindsay the green light to drive again, as has the Betty Ford clinic where she lives.
But just when LiLo was supposed the get the keys to Michael's Mercedes, Betty Ford decided it was too much of a safety risk to put her behind the wheel.
The paparazzi create an unsafe driving situation, officials believe.
It's unclear if a restraining order is viable legally in this case, or if her handlers will reverse their decision, but looks like Linds is stuck in neutral for now.

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Russell Brand Nixed Katy Perry-John Mayer Hookup!

Apparently John Mayer doesn't always get the girl. Thank goodness.
As if Katy Perry and Russell Brand weren't awesome enough, the zany British comic apparently rescued her from J-Mayer's clutches at the last second!
According to E! News, John and Katy were well on their way to sexy coupledom when Russell intercepted her at the 2009 VMAs and snagged KP for himself.
Russell, Katy, John
As celebrity love triangles go, this one worked out for the best.
It was love at first sight at the awards show. But just one night earlier, Perry and the douchebag met in person after weeks of trading flirty tweets and texts.
"They'd never met in person, and she went to meet him there after she was at a Jay-Z concert at Madison Square Garden," a source close to Mayer reports.
"John thought she was so hot and fun and was into her," the insider says. "They were flirty and all over each other at the bar, they really liked each other."
"They were dancing and it was on."
They stayed at the bar until late, leaving only moments apart from the downtown bar, conveniently just around the corner from Mayer's love nest. Gag.
The next day, which happened to be the VMAs, the two traded more flirty texts. But before their relationship could blossom any further, enter Brand.
As luck would have it, Russell, who was hosting the awards, was instantly taken by the "Teenage Dream" singer, openly admiring her from the stage.
She was equally smitten. The rest is history.

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Happy 32nd Birthday, Clay Aiken!

He's an American Idol finalist, a father, a former Broadway star and, now, a 32-year old man.
Indeed, Clay Aiken celebrates a birthday today, as Claymates around the world are likely sending their favorite artist a slew of best wishes as we type this. We encourage readers to do the same.
After all, we're talking about one of the most humble, charitable artists around, one who spent the summer promoting the release of his fifth studio album and touring with Ruben Studdard. Aiken seems like a very nice guy and we hope he's having a terrific day!
 

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Amber Portwood Welcomes Home Baby Leah!

Amber Portwood and her baby Leah have reunited.
The two-year-old was under Indiana's control (as in the State of Indiana) after a very turbulent period, but officials returned her to the Teen Mom star Monday.
"Leah is moving into Amber's new home, where Amber had her daughter’s bedroom all set up," a source says. "Amber is so excited to have Leah back!"
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LEAH'S HOME: Mother and daughter are together once again.
Just last week, we learned that Leah became a ward of the state, meaning decisions over where she lives falls to a judge and a government agency.
Portwood and ex-fiance Gary Shirley had earlier agreed that Leah was better off living with him for the time being. Child Protective Services agreed.
"It was safer for her to stay at Gary's because of all the photographers outside my house," Amber Portwood, who lives in Anderson, Ind., explained.
The star, who's battling serious anger issues, said living without Leah was "the lowest of the low. Every night she's been saying, 'Where's Mommy?'"
On November 18, Portwood was charged by Anderson police for attacking Shirley in front of Leah; she is faced with two felony battery charges.
Now she says she's picking up what's left of her life - or at least trying:
"I'm trying to put the pieces back together," she said. "I have to get better so when I get my baby back, she sees her mom as happy as can be."
Here's wishing her the best in that difficult, ongoing quest.

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Report: Kate Gosselin Has No Friends

Despite having multiple reality shows and eight cute kids, Kate Gosselin, is a sad and lonely individual with no friends, according to a new report.
Yup, we can totally see that.
A source close to the celeb mom says that despite what she wants you to think, "The truth is Kate is very sad and lonely with few true friends."
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ALL BY HERSELF: That's Kate these days. [Photo: Pacific Coast News]
When she's not watching over her kids or filming Kate Plus 8, the perfectionist is seen wasting money on tanning, getting her nails done or visiting NYC salons.
Moreover, she has a dedicated routine routine of grueling jogs to relieve stress and keep herself in tip-top condition, but even that's coming at a heavy price.
"Even her kids have noticed that their mom is sometimes too tired to play with them when the cameras are not rolling," the Gosselin family source said.
Her only confidant? Steve Neild.
"Her bodyguard, Steve Neild is the closest person to her, but he's married with two kids of his own," the source said. "Steve lives in the basement of her home and accompanies Kate everywhere, but they deny there is anything going on."
They always have, and they're likely isn't anything romantic, but regardless, Neild is about all she's got when it comes to adult, personal relationships.
"Apart from Steve she does not have many friends to confide in or just go out with ... she does not have the best relationship with her family either."
Even locals in the neighborhood have become judgmental.
"She is not popular at the local stores, post office or car wash ... she cannot win people over and comes across as cold and aloof," the source said.
Pretty much. Jon Gosselin knows it all too well.
"Kate finds it hard to be friendly towards people and is very domineering - she is pre-occupied with looking her best and keeping-up appearances."
It's true, she does her best to make it seem like she's got the family thing under control. Sadly, making the kids eat rotten food doesn't qualify.

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NeNe Leakes on Marital Woes: Pray for Me!!!

As viewers of this week's Real Housewives of Atlanta are aware, NeNe Leakes is facing serious marital difficulties with husband Gregg. That's what happens when your man is a backstabber, as detailed in this THG review.
Now, in a blog post titled "The Breaking Point," Leakes updates fans on the status of her relationship with Gregg. Spoiler alert: things aren't going well...
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Gregg and I have held it together for years, but my breaking point has come. I’m one hell of a woman, and I am nobody’s fool. When the person you love and trust betrays you, it has got to be one of the worst feelings. Having that moment with Gregg was so much bigger than you saw. I was really hurting!
Gregg is a good guy, but that doesn’t mean Gregg is a good husband. All I can say is, I’m tired! Only I know what I’ve been through! My happiness and independence means everything to me, and I want to follow my heart, but I’m scared! I’m taking baby steps, but I hope I’ve been brave enough for all the women that couldn’t! I hope I was able to show my children what a strong woman looks like and stands for! I will only accept loyalty and trust! My happiness is everything to me!
Keep me in your prayers, and thank you for all the love and support during this really trying time for me!
Hear that, God? Stop messing with Steve Johnson and help NeNe out!

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