Bethenny Frankel Ready To Walk Down The Aisle

Not invited to Bethenny Frankel's wedding tomorrow? No worries. You will be able to watch the ceremony when it is shown on Frankel's new reality show on Bravo, "Bethenny's Getting Married."

Frankel, 39, who is seven months pregnant, is marrying her fiancé of five months, businessman Jason Hoppy in New York Sunday. But don't count on seeing Lu Ann, Jill or Kelly at the wedding. Seems they did not make the guest list. We'll just have to settle for Ramona and Alex, who did rate invites.

A Few Friday Tidbits: Beyonce Not Pregnant? Michelle Mcgee Shows More Than We Want to See, and Poor Jon Goeslin (Dumped. Again.)

Wrapping up this Friday gossip day with a few tidbits for you--

Word is that Beyonce is SO NOT pregnant. (I am still holding out hope She and Jay Z are just being typically private...and that they are expecting.) Denials are being made by the pairs reps. Sigh. Michelle McGee  has a new website where (for a price) you can see just about as much of her as you'd like. Please tell me no one wants to see this trashy nasty .....fill in the blanks..) Poor Jon Goesslin. His Ex is off  Dancing With the Stars...while he was getting dumped. Again. The Countess LuAnn de Lesseps tells fans that her first single "Money Can't Buy You Class" is not an average dance track....what exactly that means, I do not know. But she claims she sings all the time, and is pretty darn good. Can't wait to hear this.

Is Jennifer Lopez Having Another Baby?

Is Jennifer Lopez pregnant?

Yes.

And no.

I tease.

Lopez is indeed having another baby.

In her new movie.

Maybe in real life too. But not yet.

First, Yes, Jennifer Lopez will play a character named Zoe, a pet store owner who just can't find Mr. Right. Desperate to be a mother and tired of waiting, she decides to go at it alone with artificial insemination, only to meet Stan (Alex) -- a man with real possibilities -- the same day. While most people fall in love, get married and then have a baby, Zoe's trying to do all three -- just not necessarily in that order.

Second, No. Lopez is not pregnant in real life. Not yet, anyway. But, she might be again, soon enough.....

"I want more babies," says Jennifer when asked by ET if shooting 'The Back-up Plan' makes her want to have more kids.

And speaking of babies, little  Emme and Max, turn two this month! Mom Jennifer says they're already used to her whirlwind lifestyle with hubby Marc Anthony:


"They just love people, and they love music, and they love laughing and running around," reports Jennifer. "They're very well adjusted to this life; they know nothing else. … It's like traveling, dancing, singing, sets -- that's their life. They kind of get, like, this is what we do."

The movie, "The Back Up Plan," starring Jennifer Lopez, Michaela Watkins and Alex O' Loughlin, is due out in theaters April 23.

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DWTS Latest Romance: Maksim and Erin?

I will say this-Maksim Chmerkovskiy and Erin Andres make one gorgeous couple! Are Maksim and Erin more than just dance partners on Dancing With the Stars, though? Maks himself hints (strongly) that they are.

 According to Hollywoodlife.com., Maks, 30, says he and ESPN correspondent Andrews, 31, are “maybe” dating.

Would you call this gushing....

"She’s very friendly, super nice, great personality,” “She does not hold back. She’s open, and what you see is what there is. Everybody who meets her falls in love with her." (This is what Maksim told People about his dance partner....sounds gush-like to me....sigh.)

And Erin sounds kind of smitten herself-

"This one has been amazing,” she said when asked about Maksim. “When Kentucky was upset, he texted me about it. He was like, ‘You’re the only person I know that cares about this.’ He’s been adorable.”

No doubt there is chemistry, sizzling chemistry between Andrews and Maks on the dance floor-- so why not off the dance floor too?

Let me end this post with this last thought:  Can you imagine the babies these two would make???

Dennis Hopper Receives Star on Hollywood Boulevard

A very frail Dennis Hopper received his Star at last. Hopper attended the ceremony honoring him in Hollywood today. Hopper received the 2,403rd star along Hollywood Boulevard at a midday celebration in front of the landmark Egyptian Theatre.

The veteran actor of such classics as Easy Rider and Blue Velvet  is suffering from Prostrate cancer, but did get the approval from his doctors to attend today's Hollywood ceremony.

Hopper's attorney has, however, reported that the frail actor is too weak to be deposed in the bitter divorce he is going through with his wife of 14 years.

We are sending best wishes and prayers for Dennis Hopper as he battles this terrible disease.

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So About That Beyonce Pregnancy Rumor.....

There is still no positive confirmation of a pregnancy, nor a denial of a baby on board from the Beyonce- Jay Z camp. Guess only time will tell for sure on this one (though I would love to know where that radio station I listened to yesterday morning got their info from. I mean, you would think that this very well-known, popular LA based station would have confirmed the pregnancy before announcing it on air, right?)

But Beyonvce and Jay Z are nothing if secretive (remember their wedding?)

I am still banking on Beyonce being pregnant, but we apparently will have to patiently wait a confirmation or a denial from the couple.

Sandra Bullock Remains in Seclusion: Will Miss Nickelodeon Awards

Sandra Bullock has canceled her appearance at the Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards--her third canceled public appearance since her husband Jesses James's affair(s) scandal broke.

Bullock is nominated for an Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actress for her work in The Blind Side and The Proposal. She's vying with Miley Cyrus, Megan Fox and Zoe Saldana.

So where is Sandra? Her rep is not saying. And with four women (as of last count) claiming to have had affairs with Jesse James, who can blame the Academy Award winning actress for staying in seculision right now?

Last year, Bullock, 45, teamed up with Hugh Jackman at the 'tween-heavy Kids' Choice Awards, and was all smiles – even as she and the X-Men star were drenched with gallons of the event's signature green slime.

The show is one of the most-watched events of the year in childrens' TV, able to draw Hollywood A-Listers' because its young teen audience is the coveted movie-going crowd. This year, the 23rd annual, First Lady Michelle Obama will make a guest appearance.

Official Red Carpet Debut: Miley Cyrus With Liam Hemsworth

After gushing about her boyfriend on the Ellen show, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth made their first official Hollywood Red Carpet Debut together tonight at the premiere of their new movie, The Last Song.

Aw. They do make a cute couple. But it seems so strange to see Miley without her Dad by her side.

Yes Jesse, There is a Fourth Woman After All

So earlier today it was reported that a third woman has claimed to have had an affair with Sandra Bullock's husband, Jesse James. Now a fourth woman has come forward saying she too has had an affair with the very busy  James.

And here's  a twist: this fourth woman is claiming that her relationship with Jesse ended only when the first woman went public with her allegations of an affair with James.

And we hear attorney Gloria Allred is representing this woman, who has not been identified publicly yet. Allred is also representing a woman that claimed to have had an affair with Tiger Woods.

Like the other women involved in the Jesse James debacle, number 4 also has proof of a "years- long" affair with James. Allred says her client has "hundreds of texts, emails, and photos"that document their relationship over the years. Oh Gawd, poor Sandra.

In a statement, attorney Allred describes the accuser as "a beautiful model and business woman" who was pursued by James. "He had strong feelings for her," says Allred. (So why the "beautiful" Gloria, I wonder?)

Asked whether the woman plans to reveal her identity, Allred tells PEOPLE "I am sure she will be making that decision shortly."

And surprise-- James's rep had no comment.

Do we hear "Five???"

Celebrity Mom: Nicole Richie

Nicole Richie also as a handful of baby love with Baby Sparrow and big sister Harlow. Is it me, or does Sparrow look like daddy Joel's "mini-me? " 

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Celebrity Mom: Jennifer Garner

Jennifer Gardner has her hands full with 4 year old Violet and 1 year old Seraphina. Team Gardner-Affleck were in Pacific Palisades, Calif., Wednesday.

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Third Woman Claims Affair With Jesse James

Three women. Will there be a fourth? Will Jesse James beat Tiger Wood's record for most women he allegedly slept with? A third woman has emerged to claim her spot in the Jesse James Cheats on Sandra Bullock Drama.

Pathetic. Sad. So sad for Sandra who remains out of the public eye during this devastating tell all about her husband and his alleged girlfriends.

We have now three women, all claiming affairs, all claiming they have proof.

The latest, is Brigitte Daguerre, a photographer in Los Angeles, who has told TMZ.com that she had sex with the reality TV star. Their short-lived relationship started in 2008, three years after his marriage began with Bullock, she claims. Daguerre says Jesse James hired her in 2008 to do styling work for a West Coast Choppers photo shoot. She says the two emailed and texted each other for a year, but claims they only had sex four times before she cut it off.

And Brigitte says she has 154 texts that prove her claim.

Tiger Woods...you must be smiling now that the heat has shifted. But watch out, though you may be pretty much unbeatable on the golf course,  Jesse James may beat you in number of times you cheated on your wife!

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Sixteen Candles Singer, Johnny Maestro

Sixteen Candles singer, Johnny Maestro, has passed away at age 70 from cancer. Maestro spent his life in the music business, scoring hits as lead singer of the Crests in the 1950s and then the Brooklyn Bridge a decade later.

The song, "Sixteen Candles,"  is what Maestro and The Crests were undoubtedly best known for.
It  peaked at No. 2 on the national charts and later lent its name to a John Hughes movie in which Hughes used a later Stray Cats version of the title song. "Sixteen Candles" was originally written as "21 Candles," but the number was downsized on the theory that "16" would better reflect the rock 'n' roll demographic.

You can read  more about Johnny Maestro here.

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Celebrity Baby News (sort of) Beyonce-Related (again)

People is reporting that the father of singer Beyonce (is she really pregnant now?) has a new baby boy as a result of an alleged (guess not so alleged anymore though) affair he had with actress (?) Alexsandra Wright.

Apparently Wright had a paternity test done on the baby to prove that Matthew Knowles was indeed the father. The baby boy's half-sisters are  Beyoncé and Solange are 29 and 24, respectively.

Knowles initially had no comment about claims that he fathered a child with Wright, an actress, who said they had an 18-month affair with Knowles and filed a paternity suit last October. When reports of the alleged affair (isn't that term being used just a little too much these days??) came out, Knowles and his wife of 30 years split up.


It could be difficult not to confuse this story with others, say, Tiger Woods or Jesse James. Apparently there is a new low in Hollywood these days, and husbands are sinking to it faster than ever. Sigh. What is the deal with these married jerks men?  Sure the women involved are doing more than their fair share to get these so-called husbands to stray, no doubt. But seriously, how stupid are these guys?

Celebrity Baby News: Beyonce??

Yes, it is looking like this time, the pregnancy rumors that follow Beyonce around may be true. It is being reported today that Beyonce is pregnant, and she and hubby Jay Z are delighted. Now I did hear on the radio this morning as I tooled my kiddos around to school, that Beyonce's pregnancy is confirmed. But you just never know for sure.

But one source, Media TakeOut is reporting that unnamed but “rock solid” source says “legendary singer Beyoncé and her hip hop mogul husband Jay Z are expecting their first child together.”
The report also says Beyoncé is doing well and is “expected to continue working throughout her pregnancy.”

I am sure we will hear more on this, but for now, I "think" congrats are in order for Beyonce and Jay Z.

Love is a Smooth Ride For Miley Cyrus

Aw. Disney's sweetheart, Miley Cyrus, is in love. And now she has the bikes, courtesy of Ellen Degeneres, to prove just how easy of a ride true love can be. Cyrus filmed an appearance on Ellen's show which is set to be aired March 31. Miley shared how she met and ended up dating her boyfriend, Liam Hemsworth.

The happy couple first met on the Tybee Island, Georgia, set of The Last Song, and according to Cyrus,when  "he opened the door for me,"  he won her over.

"I was like, I have been in L.A. for three years and I don't think any guy has actually opened the door for me."she told Ellen. "I was like, wow, that is super impressive. I actually turned to the director and said, 'He's got the job.' He's hot and he opened the door. Excellent."

 Admittedly says Miley, the tension between the two was a bit "awkward" during filming as Miley says, she kind of liked him, and he kind of liked her, but neither seemed to know what to do about it.

( awww!)

Cyrus told Ellen the tension went away after she gave Liam the news:

"Okay, you're going to be my boyfriend,"

And that was that. Smooth riding ever since.

Cute.

Robert Culp: I Spy, Everybody Loves Raymond

Robert Culp, probably best known for starring as Kelly Robinson in the '60s TV show, I Spy passed away today at the age of 79.

Culp apparently suffered a blow to the head when he fell Wednesday morning while taking a morning walk. The actor was found by a jogger who called 911. Paramedics, patrol officers and detectives responded to the scene. A preliminary investigation found that "his death is accidental and there appears to be no sign of foul play," police Lt. Bob Binder tells the Times.

Culp is also known for memorable movie parts, such as Wild Bill Hickok in The Raiders, playing the fiancé of Jane Fonda in the romantic comedy Sunday in New York, and he went on to star in Bob & Carol & Ted & Alice in 1969.  Most recently the I Spy actor appeared as the character, Warren Whelan, on Everybody Loves Raymond. 

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Celebrity Mom: Angelina Jolie

 Where in the world is Angelina Jolie and adorable (but sleepy!) 20 month old Knox Jolie-Pitt?

Mom and son (and the whole Jolie-Pitt Clan) are  in Italy while Jolie shoots her latest movie, The Tourist, with costar Johnny Depp. 

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Early Show Anchor Welcomes New Baby Boy

Early Show anchor, Erica Hill, and her husband, David Yount, welcomed a new baby boy Tuesday.

Sawyer Steven Yount was borm at 6:26 a.m. Tuesday, March 23rd in New York City.

Sawyer weighed in at 8 lbs., 4 oz and joins big brother Weston Robert, 3.

“We are thrilled with the new addition to our family and so pleased he arrived at 6:26 a.m. — just in time for The Early Show,” Hill and husband David Yount said in a statement to CBS.

Oprah Avoids Court, Settles Defamation Case

Oprah Winfrey has settled with her previous head mistress at Winfrey's South African school for girls. Nomvuyo Mzamane accused Winfrey of suggesting she was not trustworthy in comments she made during a 2007 press conference following a sex abuse scandal at the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, near Johannesburg.

The case was scheduled to begin March 29th, but Oprah met directly with the former headmistress, and the two parties reached an agreement ($$).

Following the scandal, the principal's contract was not renewed and she returned to her adopted Philadelphia in the hope of finding work. Mzamane claims she was unable to find employment because of Winfrey's comments.

A dorm matron was later charged with abusing students.

No Divorce (yet) For Bullock and James?

So amid rumors flying that Sandra Bullock and Jesse James are preparing for a divorce, reps for both parties have denied that a divorce is in the works for Bullock and James. (Can I just say I hope Sandra does divorce this guy??)

Bullock's reps have told  People.com, "Neither she nor her representatives have contacted or shopped around for divorce lawyers... The entire report is another piece of fiction." 

The Oscar winning actress has moved out of the couple's home when news of her husband, Jesse Jame's, alleged affair with a trash can sitting  tattooed porn entertainment attention-seeking actress(?) went public.

Where is Cameron Diaz Going?

A) Starbucks

B) Shopping

C) To see Justin Timberlake

D) To the set of her new movie, Bad Teacher.


(Maybe to meet Justin at Starbucks before heading to the boutiques on Melrose?)

Nope. Cameron is headed to work.

Meeting Justin would have been so much more fun.

Octomom Facing Foreclosure?

Nadya Suleman has reportedly missed some payments on her new home, and may be facing foreclosure. That is unless Suleman decides to take an offer presented to her by Vivid Entertainment ( they are interested in making a movie starring Suleman. Not a family-type movie...more of a 'bare it all sort of movie)

The octomom has turned down offers from the group before, declining to 'bare it all' for the money. But that was before she ran into mortgage troubles. Apparently Suleman has until Tuesday to to meet her mortgage obligations to the former owner of the house.

And Vivid Entertainment wants to help. Nice people, aren't they? 

"We understand that time is of the essence because, according to reports, she has until Tuesday to meet her mortgage obligations to the former owner of the house. We can act quickly to meet with her and her representatives to secure her home and to work with her on a movie that she can be proud of."

Sweethearts. Real sweethearts.

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Sandra Bullock Cancels Appearance at Berlin Premiere

Where in the world is Sandra Bullock? No one seems to know right now (hopefully least of all her 'sorry but not saying for what, exactly' husband, Jesse James.)

One place we won't be seeing Bullock is Germany. The Oscar winning actress was due to make her appearance in Germany at the premiere of her movie, "The Blind Side," but since the publicized allegations of her husband, James, affair, Bullock has canceled that appearance. Last week Bullock also  canceled her appearance at a London premiere.

Meanwhile, aside form making his ridiculous public apology to Sandra and his kids, Jesse James has been busy returning to work and escorting his kids (you know--the ones Sandra adopted,) to school.

And his alleged mistress has also been busy--talking with magazines and posing for pictures atop trash cans (what can one say?)

Shannen Doherty's Motivation On Dancing With The Stars

90210's bad girl, Shannen Doherty is said to have some pretty good dance moves as she practices for tonight's Dancing With the Stars new season premiere, and some pretty strong motivation as well.

Doherty spoke with Ryan Seacrest, and explained what her motivation was for joining DWTS this season: her Dad.

"My dad on Christmas had a massive stroke," Shannen revealed to Ryan on his KIIS FM radio show Monday morning. "And he lost his ability to speak and a lot of his mobility, and it was really rough. And when I mentioned Dancing With the Stars as a joke because I'm so nervous in front of a live audience, he got really excited and we struck a deal. And that's that he's going to work really hard on regaining his speech and mobility and I'm going to get over my fear of a live audience."

 "I had not seen him light up before," Doherty says. "He'd been to a couple of my rehearsals, and he just got so excited about it. Now it's a negotiation tool. When he's feeling down and tired and he doesn't want to go to physical or speech therapy, I rush over to their house and say, 'Dad, look at me, I can go dance or I can stop. It's your choice.' And he gets up and goes and continues to work hard."

Shannen will make her dancing debut tonight performing the Viennese waltz.

 

"It's actually really difficult, and I'm not the most graceful girl in the world." And she's sizing up the competition, including front-runner Nicole Scherzinger. "I think Nicole is amazing. Not only is she really, really nice, but she's a dancer. I think Evan, being an ice skater, is going to do fantastic. I think Pam is just going to be sexy, sexy, sexy and so much fun to watch. The competition is fierce this year."

Celebrity Styles: Jennifer Love Hewitt's New Look

Jennifer Love Hewitt has done the "Break-Up Hair Cut."  The long hair is gone as a newly single Hewitt (who broke up with Jamie Kennedy last week,) sports a shorter sassier hair style.

Rumored Affair Looking True As Sandra Bullock Reportedly Has Moved Out

Jesse, Jesse, Jesse. Shame on you. If actions speak louder than words, then it seems as if the rumored affair Jesse James is alleged to have had with another woman (while wife Sandra Bullock was off filming The Blind Side...), is looking more like fact than fiction.

Sandra and Jesse are no longer living under the same roof.

People is reporting that  Bullock moved out of the home she shared with James just days before the story of the alleged affair broke. The Oscar winning actress also canceled a scheduled appearance at the UK premiere of The Blind Side.

Is it silly of me to still hope that these claims of  some  tattoo model that she had an affair with Bullock's husband, Jesse James, could be just lies? Could be just some perverse form of focusing the spotlight on herself (and her ridiculous tatoos?)

Yea. Probably. 

Really? Jesse James Pulls a Tiger Woods on Sandra Bullock??

Please say these latest rumors are not true. But it is looking like the sad rumors of Jesse James cheating on Sandra Bullock may be true. Sadly, we are hearing that Bullock has abruptly pulled out of the UK premiere of The Blind Side due to "unforeseen circumstances" and that the announcement coincided with reports of issues in her marriage.

Oh Why, Jesse? (Not saying this is confirmed, just bracing for another sad infidelity story here.)

So the rumors flying say that Jesse has had an 11 month affair with Michelle "Bombshell" McGee. (Is there somewhere far far away and miserable that we could send these men to.....seriously?)

And what was all that slobbering adoration at the Academy Awards, Jesse? Uh, remember you gushing (oh so coy and shy too--what a guy.) about how Sandra takes your breath away? Ring a bell?

If the rumors of James and this affair prove true, I guess the guy had everyone fooled. (If not, I owe Jesse an apology. So not writing it yet though.)

Oh. Yes. Let's hear what the lovely Michelle "Bombshell" McGee has to say about the alleged affair with Jesse (I am fair-minded, see?)

McGee has said that, "I would never have hooked up with him if I thought he was a married man. He gave me the impression they were separated."

She added that their affair happened while Sandra was in Atlanta shooting The Blind Side and that Jesse never wore condoms when they hooked up. Lovely. What a classy lady to share those details with the world.

Good pick Jesse.

Should I be preparing another "Celebrity Baby News post? You know, just in case. After all, McGee has kind of let it be known....there is a possibility now...right?


The story first was reported by In Touch Magazine, with whom apparently Michelle "Bombshell" McGee spoke with and gave more details to about the alleged affair with James.

And today, People is confirming that Bullock has indeed pulled out unexpectedly from that Blind Side premiere in the UK.

Jesse, Jesse, Jesse. Another Tiger in our midst?

Celebrity Baby News: Wonder Years Danica McKellar

Aw. The Wonder Years "Winnie" is having a baby! Danica McKellar has confirmed that she is almost at the end of her first trimester. This will be the first baby for Danica and her hubby, Mike Verta.

"I'm nearing the end of my first trimester and I'm so excited – I've been bursting to tell people," says McKellar, 35 told People exclusively.

Although the couple are delighted, McKellar told People how she tried to put off taking the at home pregnancy test, because she was trying to meet a deadline for her new book, Hot X: Algebra Exposed, which comes out in August.

"I wanted to put off the [pregnancy] test because I didn't want any distractions. That only lasted a day – I couldn't stop thinking about it and I caved! You can't try to put that off."

 And the new mom - to - be confesses to be found it hard to believe the pregnancy test results at first-

"When you do take the home pregnancy test, it doesn't quite seem real," says McKellar, "But when you see the baby and the heartbeat on the ultrasound, it's so incredible."

"Me and Mike looked at each other and we could not stop the tears," she says. "We are so happy." 

Aw. Congrats Winnie!!

Celebrity Moms-To-Be : Bethenny Frankel

Bethenny Frankel is sassy in pregnancy (just like on her reality TV show,) and is glowing in all her baby bump glory.  Frankel will be getting married to her fiance, Jason Hoppy- on camera.

"My (new) show is called Bethenny Getting Married, so if there was a blank screen I don't think it would go well,"  the mommy to be tells USA TODAY.

 The busy reality TV star also shared her feelings about the ongoing feud between her and fellow co-star, Jill Zarin--and it doesn't sound lke the two former BFF's will be reconciling anytime soon-

"I tried to establish relationships under a microscope and it didn't work," Frankel explains of her TV experience. "Most of my friends I've had for 20 years, so meeting all the housewives and trying to form lasting relationships is challenging." As for Zarin, "That one is no exception."

Celebrity Mom: Padma Lakshmi

Ah. Nothing but mommy love in Padma's eyes for her new baby girl, Krishna Thea, 3 weeks. Pure.Mommy. Love. And is that one sweet baby girl or what? Sigh.


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Golden Girl Betty White Takes On New TV Role

Now this is some happy news that should make you smile : Golden Girls Betty White is returning to TV in a new comedy! White will be joining the cast of the upcoming TV Land comedy Hot in Cleveland, her first starring role in a sitcom since Ladies Man went off the air in 2001.

White's new role will be that of Elka Ostrovsky, the property caretaker of the home that Valerie Bertinelli, Jane Leeves and Wendie Malick rent after their plane makes an emergency landing in Cleveland and they decide to stay. 

Is there anyone hotter than Betty White right now? Since the Golden Girl was in the Snickers ad which ran during the Super Bowl, fans have been going crazy for the lady, even lobbying on Facebook to help get White the Saturday Night Hosting job, (which is coming May 8th...mark the date!). She’s also guest starring on ABC’s The Middle.

I can't wait to watch Betty in action again!

Celebrity Break-ups, Baby News, Tiger To Play Golf Again, and More!

Celebrity buzz is loud this week with Hollywood break-ups, celebrity baby news, Tiger returning to golf, and so much more. So let's try a recap here in case you have missed some gossip this week, so you will be in the know..Hollywood style.

Tiger Woods is coming back to the golf course after his 4 month absence due to his sex scandal. Woods announced Tuesday that he will play at the Masters tournament in Augusta, Georgia, on April 8. This is the same course where he savored his first big victory as a professional back in 1997.

"The Masters is where I won my first major and I view this tournament with great respect," Woods said in a statement. "After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta."

Kate Winslet and Sam Mendes are officially getting a divorce. Yep, the Titanic star and her hubby of almost seven years have announced, through their lawyers, that they are splitting up:

"Kate and Sam are saddened to announce that they separated earlier this year," their lawyers say in a statement. "The split is entirely amicable and is by mutual agreement. Both parties are fully committed to the future joint parenting of their children."　

The Hollywood couple shared much in common, such as being  born in Reading, England, and both winning Oscar. She won the Best Actress award in 2009 for The Reader after five previous nominations. He was named Best Director in 2000 for American Beauty. Mendes and Winslet became a couple back in 2001, and married in 2003. They have They have a son, Joe, 6. Winslet also has a daughter, Mia, 9, from her first marriage to Jim Threapleton.

And Paula Abdul hosting a new version of  Star Search?  Abdul, 47, is said to be finalizing a deal to help ABC launch a new version of Star Search, the classic TV talent contest from the ’80s, according to Entertainment Weekly. Good for you Paula!  American Idol just may be getting some fierce competition if this deal goes through. his summer. The original Star Search, hosted by Ed McMahon, ran in syndication from 1983 until 1995.  A revival on CBS in 2003, hosted by Arsenio Hall, fizzled after just two seasons, though a young David Archuleta was the junior vocal champion in 2003.

NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon has happily told everyone that he and wife, Ingrid Vandebosch, are expecting a baby boy in August. The couple are already parents to daughter Ella Sofia, 2½, and Gordon has told fans that they "can't wait to expand our family to four."

David Schwimmer, who I loved as Dr. Ross Gellar on Friends, has announced he and girlfriend Zoe Buckman  are engaged. Schwimmer reportedly met Buckman, a photographer, while he was in London directing the 2007 flick Run Fatboy Run., David Schwimmer, has announced he and girlfriend, Zoe Buckman are engaged.  Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jamie Kennedy have broken up after just a year. With Love in her name, you would think Jennifer might have a better chance at finding some true love.

Charlie Sheen says he is innocent of charges filed against him in his very publicized Christmas Day fight with wife, Brook Mueller. Sheen appeared in an Aspen court Monday to plead not guilty to the charges. The Two and a Half Men star has a court date set for July 21st. However, word is out that both sides may be open to working out a plea-bargain deal before then. Brooke Mueller did not appear in court with her husband Monday, instead choosing to remain at home with her children and her rehab team. But a source close to the couple says has denied reports of an impending breakup, telling E! News, "they are fine."

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Celebrities Tweet Their Emotional Goodbyes To Corey Haim

From eonline.com-- the stars are sharing their sadness and shock over the passing of  actor Corey Haim, who died early Wednesday morning.

Alyssa Milano: "Just woke up to the sad, sad news that Corey Haim passed away. RIP sweet boy."
• Ralph Macchio: "Always so sad and disturbing when the addiction and demons prevail. RIP Corey Haim."
• Melissa Joan Hart: "No way! I just him last week at a Lupus event!"
• Christina Applegate: "My thoughts go out to Corey's family and friends today. So sad."
• Soleil Moon Frye: "RIP Corey Haim. Nobody made listening to 80's music back in the day look so good…Save a dance for me up there."
• Scott Baio: "Young ppl esp. young Actors plz STOP TAKING RX DRUGS. (actors because they have ppl that look up to them)Gone 2 soon. Be at peace Corey Haim. Prayers going out to Corey Haim's Mother, his close friends & family."
• Kevin Smith: "Lost Boy goes home: Corey Haim, dead at 38. G'bye, LUCAS. You have given hope to the weird & unlikely."
• Ashton Kutcher: "Rip Corey Haim 'Childhood hero.'"
• Tamera Mowry: "RIP Cory Haim…you were my first crush!"
• Hoda Kotb: "So sad about corey haim…"
• Karina Smirnoff: "What is happening with Hollywood? Corey Haim found dead from overdose. Another talent lost to drugs."
• Khloé Kardashian Odom: "Is this true? No way. So sad! God bless!"
• Lisa Ling: "Goodbye Lucus. RIP Corey Haim."
• Adrianne Curry: "Corey Haim died. That is what happens when u can't grow up&kick the habit.sadly, most who start, dont stop. A waste of beautiful life. :("
• Uncle Kracker: "My heart goes out to Corey Haim's family this morning. RIP homeboy."
• Adrienne Bailon: "Wow…One of my favorite movies growing up was 'License to drive.' How many people have to die for us to see that drugs KILL? #RIPCoreyHaim."
• Marlee Matlin: "Another actor dies because of drug addiction. In this case RIP Corey Haim."
• Melissa Gilbert: "Corey Corey Corey. You will be missed. May those who love you find peace knowing that there is no more torture for you…no more pain. My heart aches for your mother. Fly well, dear talented boy."
• Holly Marie Combs: "This business can be rough on kids. RIP sweet boy Corey Haim."
• Nick Zano: "Corey Haim. This is a dangerous industry it plays w ur head & sadly he lost, u have 2 b happy w u & that goes w any profession. U define u."

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Marie Osmond "Singing To Survive" Loss of Son

Marie Osmond and brother Donny returned to the Las Vegas stage Tuesday night.

In an emotional night for the pair, Marie included frequent mentions of her late son Michael Bryan, whom she referred to throughout the 90-minute show as "my angel."

Donny Osmond showed composure with strength and admiration for his sister, whom he told the audience, "I just think that we need to give a big round of applause to my sister for even coming onstage tonight." The sold-out crowd at the Flamingo Las Vegas welcomed the Osmonds with several standing ovations.

Marie told the audience, "God bless you all. The way the Osmonds survive is we keep singing and that's what we want to do tonight. I know my son would want that and this show is for him." "Little did I know I would be relying on my faith, especially as much as I did this past week," she said, before dedicating a song to him.

After singing their final song together, "It Takes Two," the duo went out with their traditional sign-off, though Marie was unable to make it through the last line without tearing up: "May God keep you in his tender care 'til he brings us together again."

source: www.eonline.com

Charlie Sheen Going Back To Two and a Half Men

Rehab is done for Charlie Sheen, and the Two and a Half Men star will return to taping his show next week.

Production will resume next week on Two and a Half Men after it shut down for three weeks to accommodate Sheen, who checked himself into rehab.

"He will be on set on Tuesday," Sheen's publicist Stan Rosenfield tells E! News. But before he gets back to work, Sheen will be making an appearance in an Aspen courtroom on Monday for arraignment on charges stemming from his Christmas Day fight with wife Brooke Mueller

The show has been on hiatus since Sheen, 44, began his treatment on Feb. 23 for what Rosenfield described as a "preventative measure."

Mueller, who also spent some time in a private rehab after the incident, has since returned home to care for the couple's twin boys.

The Loss of Teen Star, Corey Haim

Sad news in Hollywood today-- former teen star Corey Haim passed away this morning. Haim, just 38, was found unconscious and unresponsive in his mother's Burbank apartment.

An autopsy will likely be performed Thursday, according to  Lt. Cheryl MacWillie of the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Haim Haim  starred  in several teen films in th e'80s,  including The Lost Boys, Lucas and License to Drive. Most notably, he collaborated numerous times with Corey Feldman, and the pair were dubbed "The Two Coreys." They starred in an A&E reality show with that name from 2007 to 2008.

Celebrity Moms: A Girl's Day Out For Elin Nordegren and Daughter Sam

If ever two girls deserved a day of pampering, I'd have to say Tiger Wood's wife, Elin and their 2 1/2 year old daughter, Sam do!

The mother-daughter duo enjoyed manicures and pedicures at a spa near their Windermere, Fla., home on Tuesday.

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And The New Dancing With The Stars Co- Host is.....Brooke Burke!

Brooke Burke is the new host of Dancing With The Stars. Not a surprise for most that knew she was in the running. Pardon the expression, but don't you think Brooke was pretty much of a 'shoe-in' as a replacement for Samantha Harris?

"She cleans up nice and she’ll be able to talk to the couples backstage with the perspective of having been through it, herself," Dancing with the Stars co-host Tom Bergeron said today on Good Morning America. "I think it's going to be a great show this year."

"Cleans up nice"  Really, Tom? Is that the best you can do?

Anyhoo -it seems like it was a battle for the microphone between hopeful contenders such as Melissa Rycroft, Vanessa Minillo and former Spice Girl Mel B. Not sure what gave Burke the edge, but I am sure there are some disappointed ladies today.

Burke, the mother of four, also has built her own business on parenting issues, with an online baby products store (baboosh.com) and job as the “mommy correspondent” on the syndicated show “The Doctors.” She has more than 1.7 million followers on Twitter .

If you have not yet heard which celebrities will be on this season's Dancing with Stars. here you go-

Buzz Aldrin,
Pamela Anderson,
Erin Andrews,
Shannen Doherty,
Kate Gosselin,
Evan Lysacek,
Niecy Nash,
Chad Ochocinco,
Jake Pavelka,
Nicole Scherzinger
Aiden Turner

Hmm....An ABC soap star, A Bachelor that chose the woman most prayed he wouldn't,  the infamous hair-extending then cutting newly divorced Kate Goesslin (think she'll be in charge, or her partner? My bet is Kate will lead), an ex-90210 star ..... should be quite a ratings coup, I'm thinking.

Not to mention fans of Karina Smirnoff tuning in just to see if there is any mention of the pro dancer and why, really, she is not returning to the line-up this season. Just Saying. And we won't even mention the following Erin has. But I have a feeling more men may be watching this season than most.

Any favorites? Will you tune in to watch Kate dance ?  Or to see if Vienna is wearing an engagement ring and a smug smile as she jeers on her no-longer-a bachelor man. Or should I say, fiance?

The new season of Dancing With The Stars will premiere Monday March 22nd, when all the couples will strut their stuff on the dance floor. There will be no eliminations the first week though. The stars and their partners get to just dance their booties off without the stress of being the first to leave the dance floor.

The real competition will get started the following week, March 29th with another two hour show. The couple with the lowest combined judges' scores and public votes for both performances will be sent home on the Results Show the next night, Tuesday, at 8 pm.

Let the Dancing begin! Congrats Brooke!

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Another Favorite Oscar Moment Tonight

"Well, the time has come."

Barbara Streisand presenting Best Director Academy Award to the first woman ever to win Best Director, Kathryn Bigelow for her work on The Hurt Locker ( which so happened to win Best Picture tonight as well. Sorry Avatar.)

 

(Photo: Kathryn Bigelow, AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Loved that simple powerful line.  

Nothing Like a Mother's Love for Sandra Bullock

Hooray for Sandra Bullock, and moms everywhere. No dissing the other Academy Awards nominees for Best Actress here-I admire them all-but I admit my heart was rooting for Sandra this time around!

There is something undeniably warm, fuzzy and feel good about The Blind Side---something that most mothers must feel. And there was little doubt that the acceptance speech Sandra Bullock gave tonight was mingled with love, respect and made more than just us moms tear up. Amazing. Amazing actress. Amazing woman.

And for the record, I am thinking one of my favorite moments tonight was when, as Bullock tearfully thanked her mother "Helga B" – Helga D. Meyer, a German opera singer and voice teacher who died in 2000, shared with us a nugget of her mom's wise guidance--not letting her daughters ride in cars with boys until they were 18.

Gotta love it! I will be replaying that for my daughter. No doubt.

Credit: Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty

 

Celebrity Mom: Halle Berry

Halle Berry spent a mommy and me day with her beautiful little girl, Nahla, on Friday.

Nominations For Sunday Night's Oscars

Just a round-up of of the major Oscar nominations for Sunday's Academy Awards (in case you want a refresher)-

BEST PICTURE
Nominees: Avatar, The Blind Side, District 9, An Education, The Hurt Locker, Up, Precious: Based on the Novel 'Push' by Sapphire, A Serious Man, Inglourious Basterds, Up in the Air

BEST ACTRESS
Nominees: Sandra Bullock (The Blind Side), Helen Mirren (The Last Station), Carey Mulligan (An Education) Gabourey Sidibe (Precious), Meryl Streep (Julie & Julia)

BEST ACTOR
Nominees: Jeff Bridges (Crazy Heart), George Clooney (Up in the Air), Colin Firth (A Single Man) Morgan Freeman (Invictus), Jeremy Renner (The Hurt Locker)  

BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Nominees: Penélope Cruz (Nine), Vera Farmiga (Up in the Air), Maggie Gyllenhaal (Crazy Heart) Anna Kendrick (Up in the Air), Mo'nique (Precious) 


BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
Nominees: Matt Damon (Invictus), Woody Harrelson (The Messenger), Christopher Plummer (The Last Station) Stanley Tucci (The Lovely Bones), Christoph Waltz (Inglourious Basterds)

BEST ANIMATED FEATURE
Nominees: Coraline, Fantastic Mr. Fox, Up, The Princess and the Frog, The Secret of Kells

BEST DIRECTOR
Nominees: James Cameron (Avatar), Kathryn Bigelow (The Hurt Locker), Quentin Tarantino (Inglourious Basterds), Lee Daniels (Precious), Jason Reitman (Up in the Air)  

Celebrity Baby News: Jenna Elfman 's New Baby Boy

Actress Jenna Elfman has a new man in her life:  Elfman delivered a baby boy, Easton Quinn Monroe Elfman, at 7:53 a.m. Tuesday, Mar. 2nd in Los Angeles.

“He’s an impressive sleeper (thank god!) & I’m his biggest fan,” Tweeted   Elfman herself on Friday

Easton is the second child and the second son  for the Accidentally on Purpose star and her husband, Bodhi Elfman. The couple have a, 2 ½. year old little boy, Story Elias.

Bodhi also Tweeted the birth announcement Friday-

 “Shazaam! Easton Quinn Monroe Elfman. Born March 2 @ 7:53AM. Triple Word Score, Grand Slam, Royal Flush! Digging this guy big time."

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Celebrity Baby News: Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart's Baby Girl

Eric Dane and wife, Rebecca Gayheart welcomed their new baby girl Wednesday in Los Angeles, The couple's rep, Nanci Ryder reports that “Mother, father and daughter are doing great!”

The baby's name? No word yet. Apparently the Grey's Anatomy star and his wife were waiting to meet their baby daughter before settling on a name.

It's a First For Oscar Nominee Anna Kendrick

Best supporting actress nominee, Anna Kendrick, was looking happy and gorgeous at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel yesterday. The Up In the Air and Twilight Oscar nominee was all smiles while she posed with fans throughout the evening and admitted just how flattered she was just to be nominated.

Kendrick spoke with E online, sharing her plans to avoid 'freaking out,' and if she'll be asking for advice from Oscar-pro and "Up in the Air" co-star, George Clooney.

You can read what the Best Supporting Actress nominee had to say here.

Jillian, Ed's Wedding Gift For Jason and Molly

So what do you think one engaged "bachelor-franchise" couple gave to a recently married "bachelor-franchise" couple?

A wicker laundry basket, you say?

Correct!

Bachelorette Jillian Harris and her fiancé Ed Swiderski checked out the wedding registry of Bachelor's Jason and his new wife, Molly, and when Jillian saw a wicker laundry basket on the list, she knew that was the wedding gift to buy. And no, not because it was cheap. Jillian's gift choice had a sentimental reason behind it:

"Over the holidays we were talking about wedding gifts and my mom and dad received a wicker laundry basket from her sister and brother-in-law for their wedding 30 years ago,” Harris explains. “They still have it and they use it every day. So I thought if anything is going to last, and if they are going to be thinking of us every time Jason does laundry, I might as well buy them a laundry basket. On the card I made a joke and said, ‘Every time you do laundry you’ll be thinking of us."

source: People.com