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Oscar Winner’s Mother and Brother Shot to Death

Imagine being in Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson’s shoes today. The former “American Idol” contestant just reached a new career high–her song “Spotlight” is No. 1 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop charts; she is currently promoting her hit film “The Secret Life of Bees,” in which she stars with Alicia Keys, Queen Latifah and Dakota Fanning; and she just got engaged. Then, late yesterday she gets word (from a member of the paparazzi no less) that her mother and brother have been brutally shot to death in her hometown of Chicago. From the highest highs to the lowest lows, in the … Continue reading →

Why I Feel Sorry for Jennifer Love Hewitt

Here’s why: Actress Jennifer Love Hewitt should be enjoying one of the most momentous occasions of her life, but instead she’s being forced to defend the size of her butt. It’s no joke. The 28-year-old actress just got engaged to her Scottish actor boyfriend Ross McCall (he costarred in the 2001 HBO miniseries Band of Brothers). But, rather than sit back and admire her antique engagement ring, which has been in Ross’ family for more than 100 years, “The Ghost Whisper” star has turned to the Internet to discuss some unflattering pictures taken of her by paparazzi while on a … Continue reading →

Julia Roberts vs. the Paparazzi

In a rare turn of events actress Julia Roberts is making headlines for pursuing photographers instead of the other way around. In video that is making the rounds on the Internet, the Oscar winner is shown wildly tailing two videographers in her Mercedes SUV, flagging them down and basically trying to run them off the road in an effort to give them a piece of her mind. The footage was captured by freelance videographers for a celebrity news agency and broadcast on the Internet and on TV’s “Inside Edition.” It shows an irate Roberts driving her Mercedes behind a car … Continue reading →

Jane Wyman Dies

One of my grandmother’s favorite actresses died this morning. Jane Wyman was an Oscar-winner and appeared in a host of big screen musicals and dramas. But, it was her stint on TV’s “Falcon Crest” that endeared her to my grandma. When I was growing up, every Friday night my grandma would have a date with Larry Hagman (on “Dallas”), immediately after seeing what devious dealings J.R. was plotting she would stay tuned for “Falcon Crest.” Whenever Wyman was on I’d hear my grandma say, “I like that lady.” I was never quite sure if she was referring to Wyman’s formidable … Continue reading →

Miss Universe The Next “Hero?”

I admit; I was thrilled when Miss Japan was crowned Miss Universe last month. (Yeah, me and half the population of Hawaii.) Twenty-year-old Riyo Mori is attractive, multi-lingual, and, hey, you can’t help but cheer for the underdog (the only other time Japan has won the pageant was in 1959, when Akiko Kojima became the first Miss Universe from Asia). If you enjoyed watching Mori strut her stuff on stage as much as I did, I have good news. You may be seeing a lot more of the beauty queen on American TV. The new Miss Universe says she is … Continue reading →

Celebrity Tidbits: Stepping In, Stepping Out, and Stepping Up

STEPPING IN Actress Mary-Kate Olsen is stepping into a new role. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the former “Full House” star has signed on to be a recurring character on Showtime’s “Weeds.” Network executives confirm that Olsen will appear in 10 of the 15 episodes of the show’s next season. Olsen is reportedly “thrilled” to be making her return to television, though her new role is a far cry from the goodie-goodie PG characters viewers are used to seeing her portray. Let’s face it; “Weeds” isn’t your typical 7 o’clock family-oriented fare—-it’s an adult show with adult subject matter and … Continue reading →

What Do You Make of Katie Holmes’ Cupcakes?

Prior to becoming a stay-at-home mom I used to work at an office that celebrated Fridays with a building wide potluck. We would all (well, the majority of us anyway) bring a dish to pass and every once in a blue moon our bosses would spring for pizzas. It was a nice tradition and one quite well received by all of us cash-strapped reporters. Then there were Wednesdays. Each Wednesday, without fail, one of our news anchors (she’s going to kill me for divulging this) would bring in bags of candy, place them on the assignment desk, and watch from … Continue reading →

Brittany Murphy Ties The Knot

Turns out the rumors are true. Several media outlets were abuzz Saturday when actress Brittany Murphy showed up at Kentucky Derby sporting a huge rock on her left hand. However, the star refused to confirm that she had indeed tied the knot with Simon Monjack, the British director who worked with her on her latest project. Now, the 29-year-old is spilling the beans. According to PEOPLE magazine, the couple got married at their L.A. home several weeks ago in what Murphy’s rep calls “a very intimate ceremony that was officiated by a rabbi and witnessed by their families.” Frankly, I … Continue reading →

Salma Hayek Breaks Her Silence About Her Pregnancy… and Baby Names

When I first heard the news that actress Salma Hayek was pregnant and engaged to her businessman boyfriend I was shocked. (Maybe it was because I always thought she and longtime former boyfriend, actor Edward Norton would one day reconcile.) However, I wasn’t surprised that Hayek was reluctant to confirm the news when the story first broke. Rather, she was photographed wearing oversized outfits in what some critics speculated was an effort to hide the pregnancy. Now, the truth about her impending new offspring is finally being revealed. The actress recently sat down with a reporter from Marie Claire magazine … Continue reading →

Drew The Cover Girl

I wonder if I’m the only one who is surprised with the celebrities CoverGirl cosmetics chooses to be their newest faces? Surprised–in a good way. For example, Queen Latifah, Molly Sims and R&B star Rihanna were all recently named as CoverGirl spokes models. Now a former wild child (of sorts) is joining the cosmetics sorority. CoverGirl just announced that actress Drew Barrymore is joining the ranks of Cheryl Tiegs, Rachel Hunter, Christie Brinkley, and Tyra Banks to become the newest radiant face of the popular cosmetics company. According to the company, the 32-year-old actress just wrapped up the CoverGirl spots … Continue reading →