Country Music Stars Welcomes Nicole’s and Keith’s Baby Girl
Nicole Kidman give birth to baby girl Sunday Rose Kidman Urban, today, July 7, 2008. She weighs 6 lbs., 7.5 oz on Nashville. She may only be a few hours old but she’s already getting a warm, country welcome from her parents’ friends. She is the first child of the Kidman from Keith Urban. The pregnancy was first announced in January. Kidman has two other children with her former husband Tom Cruise: Isabella, 15, and Connor, 13.
Country music star Ronnie Dunn, of Brooks & Dunn, celebrated the Fourth of July with the couple at his home in Nashville, where Nicole Kidman told the singer she was ready to pop.
“Nicole told me Friday night that she was hoping that my fireworks would do it,” Dunn says. “I’m overjoyed for them.”
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Jay-z Praise By Noel Gallagher of the Oasis
Noel Gallagher of the Oasis criticized the appearance of hip hop artist Jay-z on Glastonbury Festival initially. But he recoup his remark by saying “I’m not having hip-hop at Glastonbury. It’s wrong,” as he told BBC.
Jay-Z’s controversial appearance at Glastonbury has been given two thumbs up – by the man who questioned hip-hop’s place at the English music festival. The rapper’s headlining act was blamed for initially slow ticket sales at the Glastonbury Festival.
But on Friday Gallagher, 41, was singing an altogether different tune. “I thought it was great. I love Jay-Z,” he told PEOPLE at the O2 Silver Clef Awards in London, where Oasis received the top honor. “The thing is, I was actually giving my opinion about ticket sales at Glastonbury. And it really wasn’t about hip-hop or anything like that.”
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Angelina Jolie Pregnancy Update
Angelina Jolie’s pregnancy update. “Angelina Jolie will give birth in Nice,” announces the newspaper sign near the hospital where she is confined. The environment around the hospital is still the same for now. But it will change though. Only a few photographers run around nearby, only a single camera crew stood outside the main entrance Wednesday morning. But the scene will soon be far less sleepy, now that hospital spokeswoman Nadine Bauer has confirmed that Jolie’s doctor, Michel Sussmann, will address the media at 11:30 a.m. ET.
“Madame Jolie’s doctor will be updating her condition at the hospital and giving medical details,” said Bauer. “Madame Jolie is doing very well.” Jolie has even had a few vistors. Beau Brad Pitt dropped by with two special guests Wednesday: daughters Zahara, 3, and Shiloh, 2.
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Is Alex Rodriguez Madonna’s New Interest?
Is Alex Rodriguez and Madonna an item?
The celeb gossip world is in turmoil these date with juicy allegations claiming Madonna and Alex Rodriguez might be more than just friends. Its been leaked that Rodriguez has made several late night visits over to Madonna’s Manhattan apartment according to The Superficial and other sources. But let’s get to the real juicy stuff. Although Madonna and Guy Ritchie are undergoing the divorce process she is still married. Yankees third baseman and mighty man Alex Rodriguez is married to Cynthia Rodriguez and the father to two small kids.
So is it true? or just another round of gossip to attract media attention? Well, let’s just wait and see.
John Mayer and Jennifer Aniston Spotted On Amsterdam
Couple Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer are both busy working abroad – and making the most of their time overseas.
John Mayer, 30, was due for a show in UK Tuesday night but stayed in Amsterdam until Tuesday afternoon. He played a set at Picnic in the Park in Den Haag outside Amsterdam on Sunday.
Why the extended trip? Its because his girlfriend, Jennifer Aniston, 39, was also in town to attend the 2008 Cinema Expo to promote her upcoming film Marley & Me, along with costar Owen Wilson.
Aniston and Mayer – who recently jetted to Mexico for a romantic getaway – were checked into separate hotels in Amsterdam, but Mayer didn’t appear to spend much time at his: After a night out he returned around noon on Tuesday before leaving for his show in England.
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Anne Hathaway’s Ex Beau Charged With Fraud and Laundering
Get Smart actress Anne Hathaway’s ex, Italian businessman Raffaello Follieri has been arrested and charged with fraud, money laundering and conspiracy to commit fraud.
Follieri who is no stranger to scandals, has been accused of lying to investors, claiming to be the CFO of the Vatican, the Associated Press reports. He is due in Manhattan federal court Tuesday.
Hathaway, 25, is not mentioned by name in the complaint against Follieri, 29, but he’s accused of using the swindled funds in question for a trip to the Dominican Republic over New Years 2005/2006 with his “then girlfriend” and another couple. According to the papers filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office, he also used the funds for his $37,000-a month-apartment rent, medical bills for himself and his “then girlfriend” as well as orthodontist bills for his father.
The complaint also charges that he kept clergy robes in his office and once asked a monsignor to change into the uniform of a more senior clergyman in order to beef up his alleged Vatican connections.
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Disney’s Tinkerbell Will Receive A Star On Hollywood’s Walk Of Fame
Tinkerbell has beat more than 200 applicants – including Tarzan’s faithful companion, Cheetah in becoming the 5th animated character to be given a star on Hollywood Boulevard’s Walk of Fame.
“There was a big campaign for Cheetah but it just didn’t happen,” a spokesperson for the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce tells PEOPLE. “He is welcome to apply again next year.”
Tinkerbell is Peter Pan’s pixie pal has joined fellow animated characters such as Disney all-stars’ Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, Winnie the Pooh and Snow White.
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Lil Wayne Sells 1 Million Copies Of Tha Carter III in One Week
Talking about record breaking CD sales, rapper Lil Wayne will give his contributions.
Nielsen SoundScan reported that Lil Wayne’s newly release album, Tha Carter III, sold one million copies in its first week – making it the best-selling first week of a CD of 2008. Ron Williams, co-founder of Cash Money Records, told the Associated Press, “I’ve been saying a million all along, and I’ve been telling people, and they’ve been looking at me crazy.”
Lil Wayne is 25 years old and a native of New Orleans. He recently had a No. 1 hit with his single “Lollipop” and he also saw his last two CDs hit platinum, but not so quickly.
R. Kelly Verdict - “Not Guilty!”
R & B superstar and Grammy award winning music artist, R. Kelly was found not guilty for 14 charges of child pornography today June 13, 2008. The famous successful Chicago-based star had consistently denied the charges since his was arrested in 2002 after an incriminating video tape was sent to the Chicago Sun-Times. The trial officially began jury selection on May 9, 2008, and officially started on May 20 with opening statements from the prosecution and defense.
When the jury acquitted him, Mr. Robert Kelly just sit and cried. His lawyers said that their client was happy on the outcome of the trial.
Here are some excerpts from from AFP:
“”There wasn’t enough evidence,” jubilant defense lawyer Edward Genson told a press conference saying they were “ecstatic” that Robert Kelly was cleared of all the charges against him after the jury deliberated for less than a day.
“What happened today when those verdicts started (was) you got to see the real Robert Kelly. He sat there and he was contrite. He sat there and he was crying,” said another defense lawyer Sam Adam.
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Oprah Top Forbes Top 100 Celebrities
Oprah Winfrey, again top the list of Forbes Magazine Top 100 Celebrity list after she grabbed the title last year.
The magazine states that the Oprah has a power in “continuing to influence audiences around the world through her vast media empire, which earned her $275 million during the past year.”
Golf superstar, Tiger Woods ranked a close second with $115 million, making him the highest-earning athlete in the world.
Outstanding celebrity couples Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and Beyoncé Knowles and Jay-Z made strong showings on the list, with the ladies pulling ahead of their man. Jolie came out above partner Pitt, who rounded out the Top 10. And, singer Knowles edged out her new husband.
Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron, and the Jonas Brothers were among those who claimed spots in the new “tween” category. Other noticeable newcomers include The Hills star Lauren Conrad and Sex and the City’s Sarah Jessica Parker, who’s been all the buzz since her show’s big screen success.
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Tilda Swinton Complicated Love Affairs
The Ice Queen from the first installment of Narnia and Oscar award winning actress, Tilda Swinton, has a complicated love life.
Katherine Matilda “Tilda” Swinton, who won the best supporting actress Oscar for her role in the movie Michael Clayton, has two partners: John Byrne, 67, and Sandro Kopp, 29.
TIlda Swinton, 47, has an open relationship with Bryne, and the actress also has a relationship with Kopp - a painter from Wellington. But website Live News reported Byrne - a director, artist and playwright - had been romantically linked to lighting director Jeanine Davis, 42, for two years.
Though this is such a confusing situation, Byrne told Live News the situation was “relaxed and amicable”. “We have not hidden away and Jeanine is very much part of my life. Tilda knows all about it and is more than happy with the situation. “Tilda has Sandro and the arrangement works very well.”
Tatum O’ Neil Arrested For Buying Cocaine
Tatum O’Neil, the youngest winner of the Oscar best actress award and daughter to actor Ryan O’ Neil has been arrested in New York Sunday night. She was reportedly caught by police officers trying to buy crack cocaine and powder cocaine. There are also reports that the former wife of John McEnroe had a crack pipe on her disposal. Alan Garcia, who is the suspected drug dealer has also been arrested and charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance.
When O’Neil was approached by officers in the Lower East Side of Manhattan she said to them “Do you know who I am?” In a desperate attempt to get out of the situation, Tatum told police “’I’m researching a part - I’m doing this for a part as a junkie.”
The arrest of Tatum O’Neil was the result of a police drugs team who were conducting a sweep of an area which is a known drugs blackspot. The troubled actress has now been charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance.
Zac Hanson And Wife Has A Boy
Youngest brother from the band Hanson welcomes his first baby last May 27. Zac Hanson and his model wife Kate Tucker welcomed a son, John Ira Shepherd Hanson, on Tuesday in Tulsa, the musician tells PEOPLE exclusively.
The baby boy, who will go by the name Shepherd, weighed in at 8 lbs, 4 oz. “I am so overjoyed,” said the proud father and he said, “There is not an audience or concert that could ever stand up to the feeling of meeting your baby for the first time.”
The couple had been engaged from January 2005 and been married after fifteen months on June 3 2006 at the Second Ponce de Leon Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Award Winning Director Sydney Pollack Died Of Cancer
Sydney Pollack was an eclectic award winning director of Hollywood movies, who made films that were usually extremely successful at the box office; his 1985 production Out of Africa, based on the life of Isak Dinesen, was named best film in the annual Oscars and earned him a personal award as best director.
He was diagnosed with cancer about nine months ago and died yesterday afternoon at his home in Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, said his publicist, Leslee Dart. He was 73. He was with his family when his time came.
Unusual as to many other top directors of his era, Pollack was also a film and television actor himself, and he used this unique position to forge a relationship with Hollywood’s elite stars and create some of the most successful films of the 1970s and ’80s.
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Steven Curtis Chapman’s Daughter Died From A Vehicle Accident
May 21st, 2008 at 5pm on the afternoon (Wednesday), Maria Sue Chapman, 5 years old and the youngest daughter to Steven and Mary Beth Chapman was struck in the driveway of the Chapman home in Franklin, TN. Maria was rushed to Vanderbilt Childrens Hospital in Nashville, transported by LifeFlight, but died of her injuries there. Maria is one of the close knit family’s six children and one of their three adopted daughters.
Approximately five years ago, Chapman and his wife MaryBeth created The Shaohannah’s Hope Ministry after bringing their first adopted daughter, Shaohannah, home from China. The ministry’s goal is to help families reduce the financial barrier of adoption, and has provided grants to over 1700 families wishing to adopt orphans from around the world.
DeGeneres-de Rossi Wedding Plans
Ellen DeGeneres and long time partner Portia de Rossi had plans for a wedding. This decision was announced by Ellen on her talk show when the California Supreme Court made a ruling in favor of gay marriages.
In an opinion that analysts say could have nationwide implications, the seven-member panel voted 4-3 in favour of plaintiffs who argued that restricting marriage to men and women was discriminatory.
“Limiting the designation of marriage to a union ‘between a man and a woman’ is unconstitutional and must be stricken from the statute,” California Chief Justice Ron George said.
DeGeneres was taping the episode of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” on Thursday, the day the state’s high court struck down California laws against gay marriage, and it was to air Friday, a person close to the production said.
DeGeneres and the glamorous de Rossi have been a familiar couple at Hollywood events, including the Academy Awards. Previously, DeGeneres had a high-profile relationship with actress Anne Heche
In San Francisco, couples immediately began lining up at the city clerk’s office for marriage licences, even though officials said they will not be able to issue any for at least 30 days, when the decision takes effect.
Cannon And Carey Already Tied The Knot
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon already tied the knot and lots of photos online can prove it
Mariah Carey, 38, is featured on the front cover of US magazine People wearing a white gown and train as she cuddles up to her new husband.
Mariah said, ‘We really do feel we are soul mates” . ‘I never felt a love like this was in the cards for me.’ The couple married in a sunset ceremony at Mariah’s Bahamian estate on 30 April.
‘She is beautiful on the outside and 10 times as beautiful on the inside,’ Nick, 27, says.
It was also rumored that Mariah has a tattoo on her back that say “Mrs. Cannon”, but it still has to be proved.
Reynolds - Johansson Engaged!
Rumors had been true, Scarlett Johansson,23, and Ryan Reynolds, 31, are absolutely engaged. Her rep has confirmed the story to People. She actually showed her engagement ring yesterday at the Costume Institute Gala in NYC. The couple have been dating for a little over a year but knowing that they are engaged is still a surprise. Reynolds had been engaged with Alanis Morissette from 2004-2007 but they decided to break up the engagement before any plans for a wedding.
According to Scarlett Johansson’s rep, “They’re both thrilled.” Best wishes for the couple and we hope that this will lead to another huge wedding ceremonies in Hollywood.
The Dark Knight New Trailer
A third sequel of the upcoming Batman movie was release today. The Dark Knight is the last full role movie that actor Heath Ledger was involve with. He plays the Joker here. Also rumor of another Batman sequel has been bubbling over due to the appearance of Harvey Dent (played by Aaron Eckhart) in the Dark Knight. Harvey Dent will become Batman’s protagonist (if ever a sequel will follow), as Two Face. This movie will surely become another hit in the box office not only because its a Batman movie but also because of Heath Ledger’s contribution and unparalleled portrayal. It will become a bitter sweet farewell for the young budding actor who have died due to accidental overdose.
Kate Hudson Leads People’s 100 Most Beautiful People
Kate Hudson dethrones Drew Barrymore on People.com 100 Most Beautiful People list. She will appear in the cover of People and also with a story on how she came to be on the top of the list. The issue of the 100 Most Beautiful People at People will come out on Friday May 2, 2008.
People Senio Editor Galina Espinoza says Hudson “just embodies such an incredible natural beauty that is in vogue right now. We’ve gotten so accustomed to celebrities getting breast implants and nose jobs, and she will talk about being flat-chested and having a little bit of an offbeat look.”
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Winehouse Father Wanted Her Sectioned
Wino’s dad wanted her daughter locked up in a mental asylum after all the controversies that Wino came through. Mitch Winehouse calls for rigid help to sectioned her daughter, controversial award winning singer, Amy Winehouse because he believe that the situation is out of control.
“I want her sectioned. The situation is getting out of control. I want her off the street,” he told News of the World.
Rehab can’t help her, said her father. A short stay in rehab cannot cure the situation of her daughter permanently. He thinks that Amy needs the complete treatment with the psychologists, the doctor, the local health authority and the next of kin. He also believes that she is a danger to herself as well as to others, citing the recent issue of the singer attacking two people.
Wesley Snipes Gets Maximum Penalty For Not Paying Taxes
April 24, 2008 - Blade actor Wesley Snipes was sentenced to three years prison in Florida on tax evasion charges after a jury found him guilty in February.
Wesley Snipes, 45, failed to file tax returns from 1999 to 2004 resulting in the government claiming he owed nearly $3 million dollars. However, his attorneys claim that he owes only $228,000.
His lawyers requested that U.S. District Judge William Terrell Hodges limit their client’s sentence in a hearing this morning. They thought he should get no prison time and no fine. Judge William Terrell Hodges laid down the harshest possible sentence Thursday against Snipes.
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Megan Fox Tops FHM’s 100 Sexiest Women Of The World
Megan Fox is FHM’s sexiest woman in the world. The Transformer stars jump up FHM’s list from being number 68 last year to the very top. Well, its the votes from the masses that matters. And Megan is ultimately sexy too. and the best thing is that she smiles too!
Here’s a list of FHM’s Top 100 Sexiest Women in the World, the Top 10 is written in bold.
Beyonce And Jay-z Officially Tied The Knot
Singer Beyonce Knowles and hip hop mogul Jay-z had made their April 4 wedding official. The couple had applied for an official license last Friday at Scarsdale, New York in accordance with the statement of Scarsdale Town Clerk Donna Conkling, as exclusively confirmed by People.com.
The couple are still silent though Beyonce had been spotted with a wedding ring on her hand. The April 4 Beyonce - Jay-z wedding occasion was attended by friends and family, including Beyoncé’s mother Tina Knowles, her father/manager Mathew, her sister Solange, her Destiny’s Child pals Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams, and the couple’s friend Gwyneth Paltrow.
Winehouse Smoking Joint Video
Award winning English soul singer, Amy Winehouse is in trouble again. A new video had surface in PerezHilton’s blog that shows Wino smoking a joint. The video shows that the singer had not been clean since the first video of her doing crack came out last year.
You just can’t discipline a troubled soul especially if it marries trouble itself. Amy Winehouse album is a long way to produce because of her on and off, easy go lucky attitude.
Last year Amy Winehouse was nominated for six Grammy Awards and won five including Best New Artist, Record of the Year and Song of the Year. Such a very talented undisciplined soul.