July 14, 2005
Celine Dion's husband, René Angélil, has been seriously gambling, and he's losing.
In Las Vegas yesterday, there were 50 players left on Day 5 of the World Series of Poker at the Rio Casino, but the real action has been at the Bellagio's high-roller room, where Angélil and local pros are regulars at the highest-stakes tables in town. Over recent nights Angélil dumped about $350,000 to pros Jennifer Harmon and Johnny Chan, famous for his cameo in the movie "Rounders."
"Whenever René leaves for dinner, the table breaks up — he's dead money, but he's getting better," one pro said.
--Good thing Celine can easily make up for it.
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If television's "Crazy Cooter" has his way, fans of the "Dukes of Hazzard" may be speeding away from a new movie version of the cornpone classic faster than the Duke boys running from Sheriff Roscoe P. Coltrane.
Ben Jones, a former Georgia congressman who played the wisecracking mechanic on the popular series from 1979-85, said profanity and sexual content in the film make a mockery of the family friendly show. "Basically, they trashed our show," said Jones, who now lives in the mountains of Washington, Va. "It's one thing to do whatever movie they want to do, but to take a classic family show and do that is like taking "I Love Lucy" and making her a crackhead or something."
Jones said he read a script of the movie, which is scheduled to be released next month, and that it contained profanity, "constant sexual innuendo and some very clear sexual situations."
On Wednesday, Jones wrote an open letter to fans on his web site, cootersplace.com, urging them to stay away. "From all I have seen and heard, the "Dukes" movie is a sleazy insult to all of us who have cared about the "Dukes of Hazzard" for so long ... ," Jones wrote. "Unless they clean it up before the August 5th release date I would strongly recommend that true blue Dukes fans hold their noses and pass this one up."
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Rumor Correction:
Christina Aguilera is on the mend after slicing two tendons in her hand, her rep says. Aguilera's publicist, Jill Fritzo, says the 24-year-old pop star cut her hand on a piece of glass at her Los Angeles-area home. Her arm will remain in a cast for a few weeks in order for her injuries to heal correctly. "It is uncomfortable and she has it in a sling to rest it," says Fritzo.
The rep provided no further details about the incident, but it counters tabloid reports earlier in the week claiming the singer's injuries came after a scuffle with an drunken and over-eager fan in a Paris nightclub. Fritzo says the tabloid reports actually came from a two-year-old story that had been mixed up with Aguilera's current injury, which "had nothing to do with a fan."
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The Game has apologized to rap mentor 50 Cent again, after breaking their truce to verbally attack him.
The pair feuded in the past - but in March they called a joint press conference to publicly announce a truce. But The Game spoke out against 50 Cent while on tour last month - and he's very sorry.
He says, "I am very upset with myself, and ashamed, to have participated in the things that have been going on but I'm definitely not the person who started it." "I'm ashamed and am really apologetic."
"When I say it I say it with the sincerity of my heart and also with my grandmother who passed right after I graduated from high school." "She was the only person in my life at that time who ever believed I'd be anything." "I'm looking forward to a more positive and productive future."
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Kelly Osbourne has revealed that when the time comes, she will be "sucked and tucked".
The 21-year-old has recently come out of rehab after depression following unkind comments about her body. Kelly went into therapy after jibes about her figure finally got to her, as her mom Sharon confirmed: "Essentially, Kelly had a breakdown because of her weight. They've always made fun of the way she looked. But this time, it was worse, and she could take it no more."
But now out of rehab, Kelly is determined to love her body, even if that means she has to indulge in a bit of surgery, according to Closer magazine. "I don't think anyone is completely happy with the way they look," she said. "But I don't hate myself."
"When I get older, I'm getting sucked and tucked. Look at my mother for God's sake! She looks fabulous and, if she can do it, why can't I?"
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July 13, 2005
a.c. pee
n. The nasty drip from an air conditioning unit. Also known as "liquid garbage."
condenversation
n. The exchange of sweat by people in close quarters (i.e., dance floors, cramped elevators). See also: filmic moment.
despair conditioning
n. An unexpected waft of cool air (e.g., from a passing bus) that is at once disgusting and welcome in 90-degree heat.
filmic moment
n. A glistening sheen of sweat on your body or your belongings, and the realization that the sweat may not be your own. (That messenger and I shared a nasty but hot filmic moment in the lobby.)
glute glue
n. The cohesive agent that develops on the backs of thighs in July, forcing one to peel them off park benches, car seats, or bar stools.
little white line
n. The thong outline seen on girls wearing the wrong white pants. (Does that skank with the little white line not check her reflection before going out?)
pit-fall
n. 1. The unavoidable underarm stains one gets from wearing tight, nonbreathable tees. 2. One's inability to avoid wearing tight, nonbreathable tees.
shamtonite
n. Summer house freeloader. (Chad is such a shamtonite. He's been hanging out in Bridgehampton for the past three weekends and he doesn't even rent.)
skimplify
v. To reduce the amount of cloth used to cover the body. (Summer's here. Time to skimplify the wardrobe.)
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Mariah Carey accidentallyflashed her breasts at stunned fans during a TV show in Germany when her dress fell apart.
Carey, who experienced a moment reminiscent of Janet Jackson's infamous "wardrobe malfunction" last year, was saved from further shame when floor managers cut the lights to allow the singer to recover her dignity - and clothes - in obscurity, according to Mtv news.
But the red-faced superstar saw the funny side, quipping, "Someone bring me a jacket or the show's off, we all know how quickly these images can spread around the world."
Carey dashed backstage in the dark clutching her clothes in place before reappearing looking perfect, and bravely continuing with the show.
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Because parts 1-5 just weren't enough...
Over the weekend, R. Kelly began shooting videos for "Trapped in the Closet" chapters six through 10, which all continue a central story. Production is said to be wrapping this week, and as with the predecessors, Kelly is co-directing.
Although his reps haven't disclosed much about the songs or videos, his record company said they take up right where chapter five ended and will keep fans guessing about what'll happen next.
--I can't wait. These videos are freaking hysterical.
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It could be a reunion – if not a reconciliation – for Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. The estranged best friends may team up for a fourth installment of their Fox reality show The Simple Life, whether they like it or not.
The network has picked up the option on the pair's existing contracts for a fourth season of The Simple Life, according to sources close to the deal.
Planning is still in the early stages, but among the ideas being discussed internally in production would be to follow both Hilton and Richie as they prepare for their respective upcoming weddings and their subsequent lives as married women. (Hilton, 24, is engaged to Greek shipping heir Paris Latsis, and Richie, 23, to deejay Adam Goldstein, who goes by the name DJ AM.)
Another possibility would be to shoot their reconciliation, should such a thing actually happen. But the main parties involved are nowhere near a final decision and have not discussed a start date.
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TomKat News:
--Tom Cruise started shooting scenes for "Mission: Impossible 3" in Rome on Tuesday by whizzing past the camera in a speedboat. Fans looked on from a bridge over the river Tiber as the star sped under them to film the third installment in the action-adventure series. All traffic was barred from the historic waterway for the day.
Before stepping into the speedboat, Cruise kissed and embraced actress Katie Holmes on the riverside set.
(Right, because I'm sure groping her helped him get into character).
--Could Keri Russell be the latest starlet to sign up for an Scientology? Radarlonline reports that the Felicity alumna, who recently won the coveted role of starring opposite Tom Cruise in M:I3, has been spotted buying books on Scientology, the controversial religion founded by Science Fiction writer L. Ron Hubbard, and has even visited the sect's L.A. Celebrity Center.
Sources told the magazine that Russell, who was once a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints, has "suddenly become very interested" in co-star Tom Cruise's other "mission," spreading the word on Scientology. Russell's publicist said she is "on hiatus" while her client is filming in Rome and could not comment on the item.
(For the love of God, someone save Felicity!)
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The O.C. star Mischa Barton and Brandon Davis, her boyfriend of more than a year, have split.
"They are no longer together but they remain close friends," Barton's publicist, Craig Schneider, said. No third party was involved, Schneider adds. While Barton's rep would not provide additional details about the split, a source close to the 19-year-old actress says, "It developed over the last week."
Barton began dating Davis, the twentysomething grandson of billionaire Marvin Davis, after the two were introduced at a charity event in February 2004.
After filming the Italian-set feature Decameron: Angels & Virgins in Europe recently (opposite Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen), Barton is now back at work on the set of The O.C.
--Eh, you knew that wasn't going to last. He seemed like dead weight.
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Snoop Dogg no longer wants to divorce his wife of eight years, Shante Broadus.
The rapper has also blamed the music industry on their split - after admitting he had been unfaithful to the mother of his three children.
He confessed in an interview with MTV: "I fell back in love with my wife and kids.
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Brad Pitt has checked in to a Los Angeles-area hospital with a flu-like illness, his publicist, Cindy Guagenti, said Tuesday.
The 41-year-old star, freshly back from last week's trip to Ethiopia (where he reportedly assisted Angelina Jolie in picking up a 2-year-old girl she was adopting), checked himself in on Monday night, according to Guagenti, who adds that the hospital name is being kept under wraps for security reasons.
She said she was not aware if Pitt might have contracted the illness while in Africa. "I think he has the flu," Guagenti tells the Associated Press
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MovieNews:
--Salma Hayek is reportedly being lined up to join the cast of Sin City 2.
Director Robert Rodriguez said: "I always consider Salma for my projects, even for male roles. "But yes, there is a character that suits her in this new movie."
--A follow up to Oscar-winning blockbuster Gladiator is being planned - without Russell Crowe, who was killed off in the original movie. Crowe, who played General Maximus Decimus Meridius and Joaquin Phoenix's character Emperor Commodus both died in the first movie.
But Djimon Hounsou, who starred as African slave Juba, survived and insists the sequel is in development. He says there is "definitely the desire to do a sequel. They're not happy about what they have for now, so they're still working on it." And the 41-year-old actor is convinced he will grab more of the limelight this time round, adding, "I would probably be in the center of it as one of the leads."
--Emilio Estivez has signed on to appear in a sequel to cult Brat Pack movie The Breakfast Club, despite missing out on joining his castmates for a MTV Movie Awards reunion last month.
The actor failed to show up for the 20th anniversary get together, but insists he did have every intention of being there until a family emergency forced him to pull out. He says, "It didn't work out but I love that movie. I wouldn't deliberately avoid such a situation, it's just that family called that night - and my kids always come first. "I felt truly honored to be involved in the movie. It's amazing the legacy it's had."
He adds, "John's got an idea for a sequel - mature aged students at college, all doing time again - for some reason or another. "The twist would be that we're all the polar opposites of how we were in the original. Judd, for instance, would now be the straight-laced one. I'm definitely in. If it happens, I'm there."
--Stop with the sequels already! Leave well-enough alone! A Gladiator movie without Crowe? Are you joking me?
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Hip-hop star Missy Elliott cites her mother's independence following her divorce as the reason she is single. The rapper, who has been without a partner for a long time, witnessed her mom become a stronger person after she separated from her dad.
Missy says, "She was so dependent on my father and felt she could do nothing without him." "But when she got up and left she was stronger than ever before. I learned from that." "I think I'm happiest by myself. I know that's crazy - people don't want to die alone. But most of my friends are in relationships and they're miserable. They call me on the phone, like, 'He did this!' 'She did that!' I'm like, 'Wow, is anybody happy?'"
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The Spice Girls are working on a new single in different studios across the world following a string of rows.
According to The Sun, Mel C and Emma B are both in London, Geri is in the South of France, Victoria is in Madrid and Mel B can be found in Los Angeles.
All five Spices are recording vocals for a new track which will be released to mark ten years since their hit debut single 'Wannabe' hit the number one spot in the charts.
A source told the newspaper: "The girls are in different countries and couldn't agree on a place to meet. "There's tension after Mel B refused to make a comeback for Live 8. So they agreed to get on with recording separately. They plan a greatest hits album next year and a couple of new songs would help sales.
They added: "It's early stages. The girls won't release anything if it doesn't sound right - but they are hoping for the best."
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It has long been known that David Beckham's good looks and style have made him a gay icon. But his latest fan is a man you'd expect to be learning Shakespeare lines rather than appreciating the beauty of the English football captain.
Sir Ian McKellen - who played Gandalf in The Lord Of The Rings trilogy - met Becks backstage at Live 8 and was full of praise for him. "David Beckham is a beautiful man. He's got a nice smile. I spoke to him at a party. He's a gay icon and I know he likes it," the openly gay actor said.
A source told The Sun that David is thrilled by his big gay following. "David was really flattered when Ian told him how popular he is. "David's a big Lord Of The Rings fan so it meant a lot to him. Ian thought David was absolutely charming," the source revealed.
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Actress Angela Lansbury will undergo knee replacement surgery Thursday, her daughter said Tuesday. "Her knee is so painful from years of dancing," said Deirdre Battarra, 52.
Lansbury, who rose to fame on Broadway and starred in television show "Murder, She Wrote," tripped over an electrical cord Friday night while joining celebrities onstage for Stephen Sondheim's 75th-birthday concert at the Hollywood Bowl.
But the slip had nothing to do with Lansbury's surgery plans, said Battarra, who expects her 79-year-old mother to take one or two months to recover.
--That one's for you, Dad. 
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July 12, 2005
Buy yours today! 
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