Khloe Kardashian inks £200k mag wedding dealSeptember 26th, 2009 LONDON - American socialite Khloe Kardashian has reportedly penned a 200,000-pound deal with a magazine that will cover her wedding. The reality TV star is set to tie the knot with basketball ace Lamar Odom at a private residence in Los Angeles.
McFadden will tell all about ex-wife Katona, hope Jungle show bossesSeptember 21st, 2009 LONDON - Former Westlife singer Brian McFadden is all set to join the 'I'm A Celebrity' jungle show, and bosses of the ITV show are hoping that he will tell all about his relationship with ex-wife Kerry Katona. McFadden, 29, is close to signing a megabucks deal to go into the Aussie jungle show in November, to give him cash to fight Katona, 29, for custody of their two kids.
Crankin': James Patterson agrees to 17-book deal, to be finished by 2012September 8th, 2009 Crankin': Patterson to write 17 books in 3 yearsNEW YORK — After more than 40 best sellers, James Patterson is just getting started. He has agreed to a 17-book deal with his longtime publisher, the Hachette Book Group — an unthinkable commitment for most writers, but for Patterson a mere three years worth of work.
Should be a quick read: Usain Bolt's agent says track star in negotiations for book dealAugust 26th, 2009 Bolt's agent says track star shopping bookThis book just might be a quick read. Usain Bolt's representatives are in talks with publishers about a biography, the agent for the record-breaking sprinter said Tuesday.
David Carradine's ex-wife ready to publish tell-all bookAugust 12th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Late David Carradine's ex-wife Marina Anderson is all set to publish a tell-all book on her marriage to the American actor. The book will capture Anderson's spiritual journey, the abuse she suffered in her younger years, and will then culminate with her dramatic four-year marriage to David Carradine.
Peter Andre lands #1.5M cookery book dealAugust 10th, 2009 LONDON - Peter Andre has reportedly landed a 1.5million-pound cookery book deal putting him on par with his estranged wife Katie Price, who has amassed great money publishing her own tome. The singer's progress may be envied by the hottie, say sources.
Justin Timberlake launches own fragrance with GivenchyAugust 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Justin Timberlake has come up with his own new scent after signing up with Givenchy, a leading fragrance brand. The singer is the face of the company's new Play fragrance and he believes in keeping it simple.
Jay-Z confirms plans to release his first bookJuly 15th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American hip-hop artist Jay-Z has confirmed that he will be releasing his first book after he finalised a literary deal last week. Jay-Z, 39, real name Shawn Carter, will tell in his book the story of what's behind the song lyrics of some of his most famous tracks.
Ryan Seacrest to become richest reality TV host with CKX dealJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - American television and radio host Ryan Seacrest is all set to become the richest reality TV host after signing a three-year deal with CKX, worth 15 million dollars per year. According to Hollywood Reporter, as per the deal, Seacrest, 34, will be exclusive to CKX, parent of Idol producer 19 Entertainment, in broadcast TV primetime to host Idol or any CKX-produced show that might succeed it.
Insurers had forced MJ to pay off child molestation accuser, says bookJuly 9th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Michael Jackson's insurance company had forced the King of Pop to pay 20 million dollars to his first child molestation accuser to get rid of the charges, according to a new book. Although the cash deal had left many people believing the singer to be guilty, investigative journalist Ian Halperin claims in his new tome 'Unmasked: The Final Years of Michael Jackson' that the singer was not a paedophile who preyed on children.
Cheryl Cole set to front US version of 'The X Factor'July 3rd, 2009 LONDON - 'The X Factor' co-judge Cheryl Cole is said to have been specially chosen by music mogul Simon Cowell to front a US version of the show. Senior NBC executives are due to fly to Manchester this weekend to see Cole, 26, in action at the live auditions.
Cheney speaks: Working on memoir planned for 2011June 24th, 2009 Cheney memoir planned for 2011NEW YORK — Former Vice President Dick Cheney has a book deal with a conservative imprint at Simon & Schuster. The memoir by Cheney, widely considered the most powerful vice president in history, is expected to be published in Spring 2011, a few months after President George W.
Kelly Osbourne to pen teen advice bookJune 23rd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Pop star Kelly Osbourne has signed a deal to write a teen advice book. "It's about all the major things girls go through before they turn 21...
CBS, Letterman close to deal to keep comic on CBS' 'Late Show' into 2012June 10th, 2009 CBS, Letterman close to deal for extensionNEW YORK — David Letterman isn't going anywhere soon. CBS and the late-night funnyman's production company is close to a deal that would extend his stay on the "Late Show" into 2012.
Gwyneth Paltrow asked her director to inspect her boobs for if they were 'fit' enoughMay 18th, 2009 LONDON - American actress Gwyneth Paltrow reportedly asked 'Two Lovers' director James Gray to inspect her boobs before signing her for the nude scenes in his movie. Gray, 40, revealed that Paltrow, 36, had asked him to her trailer to have a look at her twin assets, as she was afraid that after having two kids she might not be in shape anymore for nude scenes.