Spelling Show Producers Wanted Love ControversySeptember 27th, 2009 TORI SPELLING's former love rival MARY JO EUSTACE declined an invitation to appear on the actress' reality show after TV bosses invited the Canadian to stir up controversy on the small screen. The former 90210 star met her now-husband Dean McDermott in 2005, when he was married to TV chef Eustace and she was wed to actor Charlie Shanian.
Cathey Avoided The WireSeptember 20th, 2009 THE WIRE star REG E. CATHEY refused to watch the hit TV show for two years - after producers declined to give him a role.
Hudson To Be A Diva For Vh1September 9th, 2009 New mum JENNIFER HUDSON will make one of her first post-baby performances at the VH1 Divas concert in Brooklyn, New York on 17 September (09). The Dreamgirls star has joined fellow late additions Sheryl Crow, Cyndi Lauper and Melissa Etheridge at the Academy of Music gala.
A new novel, new movies, more success: Same as it ever was for writer Nicholas SparksSeptember 3rd, 2009 New novel, new movies in works for writer SparksRALEIGH, N.C. — So many projects, so much success.
Paula Abdul to host 'VH1 Divas' Sept. 17 concert special; Sparks, Clarkson in lineupAugust 26th, 2009 Abdul to host 'VH1 Divas' Sept. 17 concert specialLOS ANGELES — Paula Abdul will see familiar faces when she hosts the "VH1 Divas" concert — former "American Idol" winners Kelly Clarkson and Jordin Sparks are among the singers.
Baldwin Steps Down From Political Fight With LiebermanAugust 25th, 2009 ALEC BALDWIN has pulled out of a proposed political battle with former U.S. Vice-President candidate JOE LIEBERMAN, insisting he no longer plans to run against the Connecticut Senator in the 2012 election.
ABDUL RECEIVING 'WONDERFUL OFFERS' AFTER IDOL DEPARTUREAugust 7th, 2009 PAULA ABDUL is moving on from the controversy surrounding her departure from AMERICAN IDOL - insisting she's been bombarded with "wonderful offers" since leaving the show. The 47 year old announced on Tuesday (04Aug09) longrunning negotiations had fallen through and she had quit the U.S.
JUDD GOES BACK TO SCHOOLAugust 5th, 2009 Hollywood actress ASHLEY JUDD has enrolled at America's prestigious Harvard University - to study public administration. The Double Jeopardy star, 41, graduated from the University of Kentucky in 1990 with a degree in French but is keen to further her educational achievements.
Jordin Sparks talks about upcoming album, touring with Jonas Brothers and King of PopJuly 22nd, 2009 Sparks talks about sophomore disc 'Battlefield'CHICAGO — Jordin Sparks is living a high-decibel life. She's traveling across the country as a special guest on the Jonas Brothers tour, performing at arenas packed with girls who, as Sparks puts it, "scream way up here, and they just hold it for four-hours straight."
And even away from the stage, resting in her downtown hotel room on a weekend afternoon, the 2007 American Idol winner is met with the shrill yelps of yet another fan.
Actor Alec Baldwin gives 'serious thought' to political bidJuly 9th, 2009 LONDON - Alec Baldwin is considering swapping his acting career with a political one in the US, saying he is giving "a lot of serious thought" to the bid. The 30 Rock star, in an article on his blog, said that serving voters was "a sacred trust" and that he had the "desire" to run for office.
Katie Holmes launches dance scholarshipJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Hollywood actress Katie Holmes has teamed up with director Adam Shankman and reality TV producer Nigel Lythgoe to launch a dance scholarship fund. Holmes, who is set to appear on Lythgoe's US show So You Think You Can Dance July 23, has joined forces with the pair and Dancing With the Stars judge Carrie Ann Inaba to set up the Dizzy Feet Foundation, reported femalefirst.co.uk
The scholarship organization will give underprivileged youngsters the opportunity to take part in dance programs and win grants to enrol in accredited dance studios.
Katie Holmes set to launch dance scholarshipJuly 7th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Katie Holmes has joined hands with 'Airspray' director Adam Shankman and reality TV guru Nigel Lythgoe to set up a dance scholarship fund. The Hollywood actress is set to appear on Lythgoe's U.S.
Miley Cyrus lands in another picture controversyJune 24th, 2009 LONDON - Hannah Montana star Miley Cyrus has landed in another picture controversy after photos showing her in a provocative pose were posted by her latest movie producer on Twitter. In one of the photos, 16-year-old Cyrus can be seen sitting backwards on a chair.
African music star who ignited controversy with lyrics performs in NYCJune 6th, 2009 African music star comes to USNEW YORK — The African music star Youssou (YOU-So') N'Dour (Nah-Door) ignited worldwide controversy among Muslims with his music. And he's bringing the music to the United States on Saturday.
Dustin Hoffman wonders why he 'never married Barbra Streisand'June 1st, 2009 LONDON - Dustin Hoffman has said that he always wonders why he and Barbra Streisand never got hitched despite constantly crossing paths since they were young. The Hollywood star has been happily married for 28 years with lawyer Lisa Gottsegen and the couple has four children, while the legendary singer has long been married to actor James Brolin.