Friday, June 22, 2007

Gisele Bundchen Happy To Become A Stepmother

Gisele Bundchen is happy to be a stepmother to her boyfriend's unborn child.

The Brazilian model is currently romancing American footballer Tom Brady but before the pair got together his ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan fell pregnant.

Gisele insists the situation isn't a problem and is determined to have a role in the tot's life.

She said: "If you love someone, you love everything that comes with him. I found it easy to understand."

Tom Cruise's Los Angeles Galaxy Takeover

Tom Cruise is reportedly launching a £40 million takeover bid of friend David Beckham's new soccer club.

The Hollywood actor is a huge soccer fan and wants to give his financial backing to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

A source said: "To have Tom's backing would be amazing - there's no way Galaxy bosses would turn down that opportunity."

Beckham signed for Galaxy this January on a reported £128 million five-year deal although he doesn't start playing for them until next month.

Thursday, June 21, 2007

Kelly Clarkson Battled Bulimia

Singer Kelly Clarkson suffered from bulimia after missing out on a role in a high school musical.

The American Idol star spent half a year battling the eating disorder.

She tells the upcoming August edition of U.S. magazine Cosmo Girl, "I thought if I come back and I'm cuter and thinner... then I'll get the role."

"I became bulimic for the next six months. One of my guy friends caught on to it, and I just felt so ashamed and embarrassed."

However, Clarkson ended her bulimic suffering without outside help.

She adds, "I literally went cold turkey and snapped out of it."

Shia Labeouf Struggling To Get Buff For Indiana Jones 4

"Transformers" Madrid Photocall

Actor Shia Labeouf is struggling to pump up his physique for the new Indiana Jones movie - because he can't eat enough to pack on the pounds.

The Holes star, who plays Jones' sidekick in the new action film, was hoping to appear buff and toned in the movie - but fears he'll have to settle with "athletic."

He says, "I can't put on weight. My problem is I just don't eat enough. I'm fit but I'm never gonna get big. I'd have to change too many things that I don't want to do."

"I was taking (muscle-building supplement) Creatine for a while and it just f**ked me up. I have no interest in that. I'm cool being cut and that's fine."

Angelina Jolie Praised By Colin Powell

Angelina Jolie, Maddox and Shiloh Sighting in New York City

Angelina Jolie has been praised for her humanitarianism and in-depth knowledge of global issues by former U.S. Secretary Of State Colin Powell.

The political heavyweight has dismissed concerns raised by Jolie's critics that the actress has adopted three children and raised awareness on issues including Cambodian mine fields for her own gain.

Powell tells American magazine Newsweek, "She's absolutely serious, absolutely informed. Her work with refugees is not something to decorate herself. She studies the issues."

"For her, it's not about saving the world, it's about saving kids. She doesn't need this. This needed her."

Bruce Willis: 'I Nearly Lost An Eye Filming Die Hard 4'

Bruce Willis "Live Free or Die Hard" London Premiere

Hollywood hardman Bruce Willis had a lucky escape filming the latest Die Hard movie - he nearly lost an eye in a fight.

The action star was filming a fight scene against a stuntwoman in Live Free Or Die Hard - which is being released internationally as Die Hard 4.0 - when a mistimed kick nearly left Willis part-blind.

He recalls, "There's a scene where I have to let Maggie Q really beat me up - while waiting for Justin Long who's taking a long time doing something - and I took a kick to the head from the stunt girl."

"If she'd kick me half a second earlier, it would have taken my eye out."

Katie Holmes Not Pregnant With Second Child

Katie Holmes silenced speculation she is pregnant with her second child by showing off her svelte figure in a racy swimsuit on the French Riviera yesterday.

Tom Cruise's third wife was reported to be in the early stages of pregnancy after she appeared to be sporting a rounded stomach as she left a Madrid, Spain restaurant after dining with celebrity pals David and Victoria Beckham on Sunday.

The couple, who wed last November, already have a 14-month-old daughter Suri, while Cruise has two adopted children Isabella and Connor, from his second marriage to Nicole Kidman.

Following the pregnancy reports yesterday, Holmes flashed her slimline figure to onlooking paparazzi as she played with Suri in the sea at the Cap D'Antibes beach resort.

The couple's spokesperson says, "They are not expecting their second child."

Nicole Richie Pleaded Not Guilty & Gets Delay in DUI Case

Nicole Richie has won a delay in her driving under the influence case.

Superior Court Commissioner Steven K. Lubell on Tuesday set a new date of July 11 at the request of a defense attorney.

That means the trial could start on that date or within the following 10 days, said Jane Robison, a spokeswoman for prosecutors.

Richie, the 25-year-old daughter of pop singer Lionel Richie, was arrested Dec. 11. She pleaded not guilty in February to misdemeanor driving under the influence.

In addition to the single count, the case contains an allegation that Richie had a prior misdemeanor DUI conviction in June 2003.

The California vehicle code says if convicted of DUI twice within 10 years, a person can be sentenced to between 90 days and a year in jail and have his or her driving privileges suspended.

Her publicist didn't respond Tuesday to an e-mail seeking comment.

Brad Pitt's Family Defend Close Relationship With Jennifer Aniston

Brad Pitt's family have defended their close relationship with his ex-wife Jennifer Aniston, insisting the actor remains on good terms with her too.

The couple divorced in 2005 after four and half years of marriage and, despite the fact Pitt has since started a family with Angelina Jolie, both his parents Jane and William and his siblings remain friendly with his former spouse.

Jane even paid a visit to Aniston's Malibu house on Father's Day for an afternoon chat, but Pitt's brother Doug is adamant there's nothing unusual about their continued contact.

He says, "Jennifer is a friend of Brad's. Why wouldn't she be a friend of ours?"

The odd family dynamic is reported to have infuriated Angelina Jolie, but earlier this month she denied reports of a rift. In fact, the mom-of-four maintained she was stunned at how welcoming Pitt's family were - both to her and her young brood.

She says, "When I first met them I came in with two adopted children from other countries and I didn't know how they were going to be. But they are equally loving with them."

Brandy And Tyrese To Get Married

Brandy finally has something to smile about as she battles accusations she caused a December freeway pile-up that left one motorist dead - she's allegedly become engaged.

Tyrese Gibson has proposed to single mom Brandy, according to internet gossip site Hollyscoop.com.

Sources claim the couple has secretly been an on-and-off item for years, and Gibson asked Brandy to be his wife at a family party held earlier this month.

The party, which Brandy threw for a pregnant pal, quickly became an engagement bash, according to the website.

Like his reported new fiancee, Gibson has faced legal problems in 2007 - he was at the centre of a criminal investigation after reportedly punching his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach in January.

At the time, police sources in Los Angeles confirmed the 2 Fast 2 Furious star's live-in girlfriend, who was then five months pregnant, called police claiming the singer had punched her in the stomach twice during a heated argument.

Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Tiger Woods Is A Dad

Golf ace Tiger Woods is celebrating after his wife Elin Nordegren gave birth to their first child.

Swedish model Elin, 27, delivered a son, Sam Alexis Woods, on Monday morning.

Proud daddy Woods announced the happy news on his official website saying: "Both Elin and Sam are doing well and resting peacefully. We want to thank our doctors and the hospital staff for all their dedicated and hard work.

"This is truly a special time in our lives and we look forward to introducing Sam to our family and friends over the next few weeks. We thank everyone for their well wishes and continued respect of our privacy."

The couple wed in Barbados in October 2004 after a three year courtship.

Britney Spears Complains, Billboards Removed

Radio station billboards that featured unflattering photos of a bald, scowling Britney Spears have been taken down after the pop star's attorneys threatened legal action.

In a letter to Clear Channel Communications Inc. dated Thursday, Spears' attorneys accused the company of "offensive, unauthorized commercial exploitation" of the 25-year-old singer, and demanded that the three billboards in the Tampa area be removed. The letter was posted on The Smoking Gun Web site.

The billboards, advertisements for WFLZ FM's "The MJ Morning Show," depicted a bald Spears and show host Todd Schnitt along with the slogans "Total Nut Jobs," "Shock Therapy" and "Certifiable."

"We have confirmed that the billboards are down," Clear Channel spokeswoman Michele Clarke said Tuesday. She referred other questions to the Clear Channel offices in Tampa, whose representatives didn't immediately return a call seeking comment.

"Clear Channel has removed the billboards, and I'm not happy with that," Schnitt told the St. Petersburg Times.

A call to the Los Angeles attorney who signed the letter to Clear Channel wasn't immediately returned Tuesday.

Justin Timberlake's Tour U-turn Over Jessica Biel

Pop star Justin Timberlake has backed down from banning girlfriend Jessica Biel on tour - the pair met up in Amsterdam and Stockholm this week.

The SexyBack hitmaker was forced to send the The Illusionist actress back to the U.S. recently because he finds it difficult to focus on his work when he is with her.

He said, "She truly insisted that she came with me on tour. I don't know how to say no to a pretty face. But it wasn't really a good idea. This time I'm putting the machine before everything else."

"Jessica met up with me in Manchester, England, but for Paris (France), I told her categorically no. This tour is very important to me. I'm doing it really seriously so there's no question of playing sweethearts."

However, it seems the singer's had a change of heart because Biel, 25, arrived in Amsterdam, Holland, on Sunday evening and flew with him to Stockholm, Sweden, for a show yesterday.

Elias Karroum, owner of a Lebanese restaurant they dined at in the city, tells People.com, "They seemed like an ordinary couple in love. They were very sweet."

Scarlett Johansson Headhunted By Al Gore For Live Earth

Scarlett Johansson has been approached by politician-turned-environmental activist Al Gore to help promote his forthcoming Live Earth gigs.

The actress was contacted by the climate-change philanthropist during a ten-day visit to Asia with charity Oxfam earlier this year, with Gore leaving a message on her mobile phone to request her support.

The series of green-themed global events will take place on 7 July, featuring performances from Madonna, Crowded House and The Police in a host of cities including London, Rio de Janeiro, Sydney and Tokyo.

Justin Timberlake: 'I Like To Be Naked'

Justin Timberlake likes to be at one with nature when he's by himself - he loves to walk around in his house naked.

The singer admits he doesn't like being constrained by cloth, and wanders around his house in the nude whenever he gets the chance.

He says, "At home, I don't like to put on much. I like to be naked."

Keri Russell Welcomes Son Named River Russell Deary

The 31-year-old actress welcomed her first child, a boy named River Russell Deary, on June 9 in New York, her publicist, Jill Fritzo, said Tuesday.

Russell married Shane Deary, a contractor, in Manhattan on Valentine's Day. The couple became engaged last year.

River was born on Saturday, June 9th but the birth wasn’t announced until Monday.

John Cusack Defends Hilary Duff's Acting

Hilary Duff at the Dimension Films presents the World Premiere of "1408"

Hollywood actor John Cusack has leaped to the defense of Hilary Duff, insisting her transition from pop singer to movie star is a huge success.

The pair appear together in upcoming movie War, Inc, but Cusack is exasperated by press scepticism about his co-star's acting abilities.

He tells MTV, "The part was... she played a pop idol from central Asia. So, she was like a Hilary - but not Hilary, because Hilary is so classy - but like a real, and I won't name names, but a real slutty pop star."

"Hilary is the opposite of that, of course. I think for her to play that, or to parody that, was really great."

"I think probably people wouldn't know how talented she is. I mean, she's a great actress. I just spent the entire fall with her and she was a revelation every day. I don't think people know that yet, but they're gonna."

Monday, June 18, 2007

Vanessa Minnillo Does 100 Seat Ups In 2 minutes

Looking great on air - or on Nick Lachey's arm - doesn't come easy, even for a natural beauty like Vanessa Minnillo. But Vanessa is ready to suffer for her art. That means not gorging at the buffet table, eating smaller meals throughout the day, and hitting the gym . . . hard.

"It's not about a trainer or an organized sport; it's about fitting in that power hour of upper and lower body exercises, and changing the way you eat," Vanessa tells In Touch.

That said, Vanessa does keep a personal trainer on hand: "Her name is Svetlana," she says, "Doesn't it sound like she's going to kick your butt?" Which, from the sound of it, is precisely what Svetlana does! "It's 60 minutes of power [exercises], and if we get to the end of it and we still haven't done abs - she calls them 'military abs' - I'll do 100 in, like, two minutes. She'll yell, 'Faster, faster, you need to keep going!'" From the looks of Vanessa's sexy figure, it's working.

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Kim Kardashian’s Whitney Houston Diss Goes Public

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Kim Kardashian has found herself involved in yet another scandal-ridden situation involving her ex-boyfriend/porn partner Ray J. This time, Whitney Houston has even been drug into the fray.

According to Post Chronicle reports, Kardashian left “fiery messages on ex-boyfriend Ray J’s voicemail about his new love Whitney Houston.” The problem is, those said messages were not fortunate enough to stay a private matter. A hacker has gotten a hold of the voicemails and Kim’s rants have been sampled into a controversial new R&B hit.

Ray J explained the situation, saying, “There’s this 1-800 number, where you can check people’s messages through this spy company. I guess somebody did that.”

Ever so eloquently, Ray-J continued, “Then they put a soundtrack to the s***... and now it’s going to be Kim dissing Whitney, Kim talking s*** to me about the b****es I’ve f***ed.”

Angelina Jolie Open To Peace With Her Dad

Angelina Jolie may be opening the door to a future relationship with her estranged father, Jon Voight.

"I am hoping my relationship with my father will be more private in the future," Jolie told the U.K.'s Evening Standard newspaper in an interview this week. "At the end of the day we both wish the best for each other and we'll try to start communicating in some way."

Jolie and Voight have had little, if any, contact since 2002, when Voight made comments to Access Hollywood suggesting that she was unstable. The 32-year-old actress has made it clear in interviews that she had no time for Voight, whom she also claimed cheated on her late mother, French actress Marcheline Bertrand.

In the interview with the Standard, Jolie praises the parents of partner Brad Pitt for accepting her and her children she had adopted. "When I first met them I came in with two adopted children from other countries and I didn't know how they were going to be. But they are equally loving with them."

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