Emily Maynard Named ‘Bachelorette’ - Do you think True Love can be found on a TV Show?

Emily Maynard Named ‘Bachelorette’
Emily Maynard, winner of Season 15 of "The Bachelor," will star in the eighth edition of "The Bachelorette" when it premieres this spring on ABC. Maynard and "Bachelor" star Brad Womack announced they had ended their engagement in June, several months after the show’s finale aired. The 25-year-old is a full-time mother to her 6-year-old daughter with late NASCAR driver and team owner Ricky Hendrick. 

 

Pamela Anderson Ends Property War - Is Pam still a good spokes person?

Pamela Anderson Ends Property War
Pamela Anderson has settled her legal spat with a big time Las Vegas realtor after he sued her for failing to honor an alleged agreement to help him promote a condominium development. Real estate mogul Laurence Hallier sued the actress for $22.5 million last year, claiming she agree to help him sell homes in the swanky Panorama Towers – and then failed to show for promotional appearances. Anderson countersued, alleging Hallier had promised to give her a free condo in exchange for her services, but refused as a result of her alleged broken contract. The deal has reportedly been settled out of court. No juicy tidbits were revealed.

Star Jones Making ‘View’ Appearance - Excited to View?

Star Jones Making ‘View’ Appearance
It’s apparent enough water has flown under the bridge for Barbara Walters and Star Jones to reunite for one day. “The View” announced yesterday that Jones will appear on the daytime talk show on February 22nd to promote an awareness campaign about heart disease among women. Walters and Jones had a falling out in 2006 when Jones, one of the five original co-hosts of the show, left “The View.” ABC decided not to renew her contract and Jones took Walters by surprise by announcing on June 27th that she would be leaving the show. That exit came more quickly than expected. Walters wouldn’t allow her back the next day. Walters later said that Jones had compelled her co-hosts to lie for her by not revealing that Jones had undergone gastric bypass surgery while on “The View.” Jones took her own shots, criticizing Walters for writing an autobiography that revealed details of an affair. The woman later had something serious in common. Both underwent open heart surgery to repair faulty heart valves within two months of each other in 2010. Now the two are on speaking terms and Jones has agreed to return for an appearance on “The View.”

Rainn Wilson Finally Admits He Looks Like Newt Gingrich

Rainn Wilson Finally Admits He Looks Like Newt Gingrich
Rainn Wilson, the actor who plays the quirky, beet-farming character Dwight Schrute on NBC’s “The Office” has finally admitted that his on-screen alter-ego is the spitting image of Newt Gingrich. Wilson has switched his official Twitter profile picture to a headshot of Gingrich from the 1970s, when the future House speaker was teaching at the University of West Georgia. Wilson’s fans have said for months that Schrute resembles a young Gingrich. On his Twitter account Saturday, Wilson congratulated Gingrich for his victory in the South Carolina Republican primary. “Congrats to @NewtGingrich on his win!” Wilson tweeted. “If he’s still into the whole ‘open marriage’ thing I’m VERY interested.”

Altitude Sickness Caused Tracy Morgan Sundance Collapse

Altitude Sickness Caused Tracy Morgan Sundance Collapse
Tracy Morgan collapsed at the Sundance film festival over the weekend and is being treated for exhaustion and altitude sickness, his publicist said yesterday. Spokesman Lewis Kay said initial reports that Morgan was drunk were untrue. “From a combination of exhaustion and altitude, Tracy is seeking medical attention. He is with his fiancé and grateful to the Park City Medical Center for their care. Any reports of Tracy consuming alcohol are 100% false,” Kay said in a statement. Morgan, 43, was taken to the hospital in Park City, Utah, on Sunday while attending a charity event during the annual Sundance film festival in the ski resort. The actor’s new comedy “Predisposed” is one of the dozens of films at the festival.

‘Breaking Dawn’ Passes $700 Million Milestone

‘Breaking Dawn’ Passes $700 Million Milestone
“The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1” has grossed an estimated $701.3 million in global box office receipts, Lionsgate said. Starring Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, the film hit theaters November 18th and is set for DVD and Blu-ray release February 11th. “New Moon,” the previous installment, earned $709.8 million during its theatrical run, while “Eclipse” raked in $698.5 million and “Twilight” earned $390.4 million. The movies are based on Stephenie Meyer’s blockbuster novels.

George Lucas Proven Right

George Lucas Proven Right
The new film about the Tuskegee Airmen is flying high at the box office. “Red Tails” finished second in its first weekend in theaters. The film starring Cuba Gooding Junior and Terrence Howard took in $19.1 million – much more than expected – about twice as well as its own studio, 20th Century Fox, had thought it might. The second-place finish justifies the battle executive producer George Lucas put up to get the film made. He complained that Hollywood balked at making the movie because it has a mostly black cast. A grass roots effort to get people to support “Red Tails” and positive word-of-mouth helped the film.

Seal, Heidi Klum Announce Separation

Seal, Heidi Klum Announce Separation
Seal and Heidi Klum have announced that their storybook marriage is coming to an end. The power couple has announced their separation after rumors swirled over the weekend that a divorce was imminent. In a statement, the couple say they’ve grown apart – and that their separation comes after “much soul searching.” The couple married in 2005 and has four children together, including the supermodel’s daughter from a previous relationship.

Robert Redford Upset Products Are Invading Sundance Film Festival

Robert Redford Upset Products Are Invading Sundance Film Festival
With the success of the Sundance Film Festival has come a slew of hotel suites filled with product giveaways for celebrities – things like sunglasses, facials, shoes and clothing. That bothers Robert Redford, who created the movie festival. He calls the reps for these products “leveragers” who muddle the festival’s mission of nurturing and celebrating independent film. Redford says “they come in with their own agendas to use the festival to piggyback their agendas.” He points out “it’s a free country and there’s nothing we can do about that ... but we have to work harder and harder to point to the fact that this is about the filmmakers. This is about their work and showing their work to you.” The Sundance Film Festival continues through Sunday.

Claire Danes To Receive Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Award

Claire Danes To Receive Harvard’s Hasty Pudding Award
Claire Danes will soon have a Hasty Pudding pot to go with her Emmy and Golden Globes. She’s been named woman of the year by Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals. Danes will be on the Harvard campus this Thursday. She’ll be roasted and there will be a parade in her honor.

Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler Expecting First Child

Kristin Cavallari, Jay Cutler Expecting First Child
Former “Hills” star Kristin Cavallari and her beau Jay Cutler, quarterback for the Chicago Bears, are expecting their first child. “We are thrilled to announce we are expecting our first child together,” the couple tells People. “It’s an amazing time in our life and we can’t wait to meet the new addition to our growing family.” Cavallari, 25, and Cutler, 28, first became engaged in April of last year before calling off their engagement in July after 10 months together. The “Dancing With the Stars” alum and the NFL star reconciled in November, with Cavallari tweeting, “This time it’s official. Jay and I are engaged again :)”

Simon Cowell Breaks Off Engagement - Could you marry someone with Simon's personality?

Simon Cowell Breaks Off Engagement
Simon Cowell’s trip down the aisle is postponed. In an interview with UK newspaper the Daily Mirror, the British “X Factor” judge reveals that he and his fiancée, Mezhgan Hussainy, are taking a break from both their relationship and their wedding plans. “It’s quite a complicated relationship. We have had a break from each other, and we are still incredibly close,” Cowell said. “I’m vulnerable. It’s not on, it’s not off, it’s somewhere in the middle. I don’t know if I will ever get married, but I am happy.” Cowell and Hussainy met on the set of “American Idol” in 2003, where she was working as a makeup artist. The couple got engaged in February 2010. 

 

Heidi Klum, Seal Marriage On The Rocks - Who is the "Forever" couple in Hollywood?

Heidi Klum, Seal Marriage On The Rocks
Heidi Klum and singer Seal may be headed for divorce in Los Angeles. After the couple announced their separation, TMZ said sources with first-hand knowledge reported divorce papers citing irreconcilable differences would be filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court as early as this week. Klum and Seal were married in 2005 and have three children together plus Klum’s daughter from another relationship. The couple was noted for their annual public renewal of their wedding vows. There has been no comment from the couple’s reps.

‘The Artist’ Tops PGA Awards

‘The Artist’ Tops PGA Awards
“The Artist,” the black-and-white silent film and Golden Globes standout, garnered top honors at the Producers Guild awards in Beverly Hills. The quirky film that this month won the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s top award for Best Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical, won the Producers Guild Award for Best Picture Saturday night, giving weight to “The Artist” as a front-runner for an Oscar nomination. The movie beat out "The Help,” "Midnight in Paris,” "Hugo,” Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “War Horse,” "Moneyball” and “The Ides of March” starring George Clooney and Clooney’s other film, the Golden Globe winner for Best Motion Picture Drama, “The Descendants.” Spielberg was honored with the David O. Selznick Achievement Award in Theatrical Motion Pictures.

George Lucas Done With Blockbusters - What is your favorite Lucas film of all time?

George Lucas Done With Blockbusters
George Lucas says he’s “retiring” as producer of blockbusters to make more personal films. Lucas was upset over the snubbing by some distributors of his most recent release, “Red Tails,” a biopic about the Tuskegee Airmen featuring an all-black cast. Lucas said executives from one Hollywood studio even declined to attend the screening of “Red Tails” which he financed, produced and distributed himself. 20th Century Fox agreed to domestic distribution but declined to pay any of the costs. Except for one final “Indiana Jones” movie he’s contractually obligated to make, Lucas said he’s finished making big Hollywood productions and will concentrate on movies smaller in scale and personal in subject matter. 

 

Jim Carrey’s Daughter Wants To Be An ‘Idol’ - Think it would be cool to be the child of a celebrity??

Jim Carrey’s Daughter Wants To Be An ‘Idol’
Jim Carrey's daughter Jane is setting her sights on becoming the next “American Idol.” The new mother was revealed as a contestant on the show last night when she took part in the pre-taped auditions in San Diego. Carrey performed “Something To Talk About” in front of the judges, who all voted her through to the next round. Jane confessed she has found it hard growing up as Jim Carrey's daughter, saying, “It is difficult kind of growing up in the shadow of something and trying to find your place in the world underneath this huge shadow.” 

 

‘Deadliest Catch’ Captain To Serve Five Years In Prison - What do you think his next catch will be?

‘Deadliest Catch’ Captain To Serve Five Years In Prison
An Alaska fishing captain who led a crew on the program that became the “Deadliest Catch,” will serve five years in prison for a fatal crash. Clarence Helgevold Jr. originally was charged with manslaughter in January 2011 when his car crashed with a snowmobile driven by George Larion, who was thrown from the snowmobile and died. Under terms of an agreement, Helgevold pleaded guilty to reduced charges in May. He’ll serve 4 1/2 years for criminally negligent homicide and six months for driving under the influence. Helgevold was captain of the Arctic Dawn, the vessel featured in a 2004 three-part miniseries “America’s Deadliest Season,” a pilot for the “Deadliest Catch.”

Razzies Shift To April Fool’s - What is your favorite award show?

Razzies Shift To April Fool’s
Organizers of the Razzies have changed the schedule for their nominations and prize ceremony. The spoof on the Academy Awards picks the year’s worst films. The Razzies used to announce contenders the night before the Oscar nominations, which are coming tomorrow. Razzies founder John Wilson announced yesterday that nominations this season will be released February 25th. Winners of the Razzies will be announced on April 1st. Wilson says Razzies organizers have long wanted to have their awards coincide with April Fool’s Day.

Tracy Morgan Rushed To Hospital - Acceptable or Not?

Tracy Morgan Rushed To Hospital
Tracy Morgan was rushed to a hospital at the Sundance Film Festival after he fell unconscious at an award ceremony. Morgan was being honored at the Creative Coalition Spotlight Awards in Park City, Utah, when he appeared to be extremely intoxicated during his acceptance speech. According to TMZ, Tracy was escorted out of the building soon after his speech and fell unconscious outside the building. An ambulance transported him to a local hospital. 

Hudson Family Murder Trial Set For April Start

Hudson Family Murder Trial Set For April Start
A judge has set an April start date for the trial of William Balfour, who is accused of killing Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew in Chicago in 2008. Hudson is a former “American Idol” contestant best known for her Oscar-winning performance in the movie musical “Dreamgirls.” Balfour is the estranged husband of her sister, Julia. He was charged with first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and home invasion after allegedly shooting Darnell Donerson, 57, Jason Hudson, 29, and Julian King, 7. The judge announced yesterday that jury selection for Balfour’s trial is to begin April 9th, with testimony to begin April 23.