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Hollywood Beat 7/24/08
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Hollywood Beat 7/24/08
Celebrity Birthdays
John Aniston (Days of Our Lives: Victor)-75 Kadeem Hardison-43
Ruth Buzzi-72 Laura Leighton (Melrose Place: Sydney)-40
Gallagher (Comedian)-62 Jennifer Lopez-40
Robert Hays (Airplane: Ted Striker)-61 Bindi Irwin-10
Kristin Chenoweth (West Wing: Annabeth)-38
Michael Richards (Seinfeld: Kramer)-59 Karl Malone (NBA)-45
Elisabeth Moss (West Wing: Zoey)-26 Barry Bonds (Baseball player)-44
Lynda Carter (Wonder Woman)-57 Anna Paquin-26
Celebrity News
Judge Upholds Charge Of Stalking ‘SNL’ Producer A judge has upheld charges against a Long Island, New York, man accused of stalking “Saturday Night Live” producer Lorne Michaels. A misdemeanor complaint says 31-year-old Evans Pidhajecky claimed Michaels overheard his conversations and singing and used his thoughts on the “SNL” show
without his permission. The complaint says an “upset” Pidhajecky tried to contact the 63-year-old Michaels several times at NBC’s Manhattan studios and at his home to “chat.” Police arrested the man in December and charged him with stalking and resisting arrest. He is free on $1,500 bail.
‘View’ Co-Host Discusses Past Abortions Sherri Shepherd, who frequently expresses her Christian views as a co-host on “The View,” says she had several abortions when she was younger. The comedienne spoke candidly about her past to Precious Times, a black Christian women’s magazine. “My sister was heavy into drugs, and we would have to go and get her from crack houses,” Shepherd said. Recalling how she herself was “in a very physically abusive relationship,” Shepherd admitted, “I was sleeping with a lot of guys and had more abortions than I would like to count.” Shepherd said at one time her self-esteem was so low, “I felt if someone killed me, it wouldn’t even make a difference.” She said that after she converted to Christianity, “God showed me that it would make a difference.”
Locklear Leaves Treatment Facility Heather Locklear has left the Arizona facility where she successfully underwent treatment for anxiety and depression. People magazine said Locklear was at the facility for four weeks and returned home last weekend. “Heather’s feeling really great,” a close friend told the mag. “And she looks beautiful,
just radiant.” Locklear’s 10-year-old daughter, Ava, who had been staying with Locklear’s exhusband, Richie Sambora, while she was in Arizona, has since returned to her mother’s home.
Sienna Miller Sues Tabloids Sienna Miller is suing two British tabloids and a photo agency after they released a series of sexy pictures of her with married actor Balthazar Getty. Miller is targeting News International, the company
that owns the News of the World and The Sun, and Big Pictures. The actress claims her privacy was breached after photos of the pair frolicking on a yacht off Italy’s Amalfi coast earlier this month were published by the papers – just days after Getty denied he was romantically involved to Miller. On Monday, Getty finally confirmed reports he has split from his wife amid rumors of his affair with Miller.
Ethan Hawke’s Wife Gives Birth Ethan Hawke’s wife Ryan Shawhughes has given birth to a baby girl in New York. Clementine Jane Hawke was born last Friday, Hawke’s rep said yesterday. Clementine is the first child for the couple,
who married quietly in New York last month. Hawke met Shawhughes when she was a nanny for his two older children, Maya and Levon, but the actor did not start dating her until after he broke up with his ex-wife, Uma Thurman, in 2004.
Cyrus Birds Ready To Take Flight Two 14-week-old American bald eagles named by Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus will be released into the wild today at the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains. The American Eagle Foundation has
released more than 90 eagles from Dolly Parton’s Dollywood theme park in East Tennessee since the 1990s. The eagles were named Tennessee – after the Cyrus’ home state – and Hope – Miley’s given middle name before she had it legally changed this year. The stars of the Disney Channel’s hit “Hannah Montana” won’t be there in person to release the eagles, which were hatched earlier this spring. The bald eagle, once on the brink of extinction, was taken off the endangered-species list last year.
Seth Meyers Stars In New Web Series Seth Meyers has directed and stars in “The Line,” an original comedy Web series to debut on Crackle.com. The seven-episode series co-stars Bill Hader and Simon Rich, who, along with Meyers, are “Saturday Night Live” players. The Web series is about two friends as they score the coveted first
spot in line outside of a movie theater, 11 days prior to the world premiere of one of the summer’s most highly anticipated films.
Brad Pitt Threatening Legal Action Over Photos Brad Pitt is threatening to take legal action against anyone publishing photos of him and his family taken by paparazzi at their French estate. According to The Smoking Gun, the photos were taken “surreptitiously” using a powerful telephoto lens and sold to an unidentified buyer.
Music News
Update: 50 Says Taco Bell Stole Endorsement 50 Cent sued Taco Bell yesterday, saying the restaurant made him the star of its hip-hop themed ad campaign without his consent. 50 says Taco Bell diluted “the value” of his good name and employed a guerrilla advertising campaign to fool consumers into thinking he had endorsed the chain. The
lawsuit accuses Taco Bell of releasing a letter, addressed to 50 Cent, that encourages him to change his name to “79 Cent,” “89 Cent” or “99 Cent.” The letter was eventually sent to 50, but only after it was sent to the media.
Eminem/Kid Rock Challenged To Detroit Rap Battle Detroiters Eminem and Kid Rock have been challenged to a televised freestyle rap battle, which could pocket their chosen charities $1 million. The offer comes from the producers of the new movie “Rap Therapy,” which chronicles a Detroit social worker’s efforts to use hip-hop to help steer troubled
teens away from gang-banging, drugs and violence. The documentary features footage of 50 Cent, Diddy, Anne Hathaway, Fergie and Tom Cruise talking about the benefits of hip-hop as a tool for kids involved in gang violence and abuse.
Pink Releasing New Music Pink has set an October 28th release date for her as-yet-untitled fifth album, led by the single “So What,” which will hit radio early next month. Pink co-wrote the song. Pink will appear as a guest
commentator on MTV’s “FNMTV” tomorrow and August 1st to promote the video for “So What.” The album represents the singer’s first release since splitting from hubby Cary Hart earlier this year.
‘Songs For Tibet’ Sting is recording a “Songs for Tibet” album with a host of other stars, including John Mayer, Dave
Matthews and Alanis Morissette. The LP will highlight Tibet’s struggle to be recognized as an autonomous state separate from China and will be released just days before the 2008 Beijing Olympics Games begin in August. The Art of Peace Foundation is compiling the album. Other artists to contribute include Moby, Suzanne Vega, Imogen Heap, Damien Rice, Underworld and Duncan Sheik. The album will have a global release on iTunes on August 5th. A full CD release will follow on August 12th.
Plain White T’s Finishing New Album The Plain White T’s are finishing their next album, “Big Bad World.” The set is scheduled for release September 23rd. The quintet is also expected to support their new CD with a North American arena tour in the fall. The first single off the new album will be “Natural Disaster.” Fans can watch footage
of the band making “World” through a 12-Webisode series called “Meet Me In California,” which premieres next Wednesday on abcfamily.com.
Waxed Winehouse Unveiled Amy Winehouse’s likeness has been rendered in wax at Madame Tussauds in London. Winehouse’s parents, Mitch and Janis, were on hand for the unveiling of the wax statue, which featured the
Grammy Award-winning artist’s trademark beehive hairdo and sailor tattoos, as well as the flirty outfit she wore to the Brit Awards. Mitch Winehouse said the likeness was “absolutely incredible.” He also said his daughter continues to battle her addiction to drugs. “She’s on a drug replacement program and she’s doing really well,” he said. “She has two or three more live gigs, then she will be working on her new album. She’s got quite a few songs already.”
Katey Perry Wants To ‘Kiss A Girl’ Katey Perry wants to recreate the Madonna-Britney kiss with Miley Cyrus. Spears and Madonna swapped some spit at the 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Perry is convinced a similar stunt
between her and Cyrus would be the bomb. Ironically, Perry was a backup singer for Cyrus before making it big with her own hit, “I Kissed A Girl.”
Kelly Rowland The Host Kelly Rowland is turning her attention from music to TV host for a new travel series. Rowland has filmed the pilot for “Around The World,” a documentary that will show off the best hotels, restaurants
and party destinations around the world. Kelly also serves as executive producer on the series. No word on which network it will air. |
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