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GOSSIP ROUNDUP

Jun 9, 2009 12:30 PM CDT

Boyle to Join Talent Tour

Plus, Miley and Justin are over, and more

(Newser) - Susan Boyle, with cat Pebbles and a private doctor by her side, is ready to start rehearsing for the Britain’s Got Talent tour, the Mirror reports, adding that she may even make Friday’s opening show. “She’s raring to go,” an insider says. “All she...

Neeson May Lead New A-Team

Jun 9, 2009 12:05 PM CDT

Neeson May Lead New A-Team

Eighties remake still needs actors for two lead roles

(Newser) - The A-Team is getting some fresh faces. Liam Neeson is in talks to play Col. John “Hannibal” Smith in the long-anticipated film version of the ‘80s TV classic, Variety reports. George Peppard had the role on the small screen. Bradley Cooper, a hot name thanks to The Hangover,...

Rejoice! LiLo, Sam Back On

Jun 9, 2009 11:10 AM CDT

Rejoice! LiLo, Sam Back On

And maybe even engaged, wink wink

(Newser) - Following Samantha Ronson around London appears to have paid off for Lindsay Lohan. The tempestuous couple flew home together and were even spotted holding hands at Heathrow Airport, the Mail reports. Back in the States, LiLo made a beeline for Sam’s house and let herself in. Even better? She...

Speidi Back Again—Or Not

TV ROUNDUP

Jun 9, 2009 10:41 AM CDT

Speidi Back Again—Or Not

Also back: Jon and Kate, Zack Morris

(Newser) - Spiritual fasting, spouse belittling: Just another Monday night on TV. Highlights:

Spencer and Heidi Pratt appeared on last night’s I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here! but they look to have left the show for good following their were-they-or-weren’t-they-tortured drama, E! reports. The melodramatic pair

...

Madonna Gets OK
to Adopt Mercy

Jun 9, 2009 8:00 AM CDT

Madonna Gets OK to Adopt Mercy

Convinces three judges to see things her way

(Newser) - Madonna is finally getting her Malawian daughter. The Material Girl will be allowed to adopt orphan Mercy James after convincing three appeals judges to recommend it, the Sun reports. “All recommendations are in favor of the adoption taking place,” a source said. “Mercy should start packing her...

De Niro at Center of Celeb Food Fight

Jun 5, 2009 2:26 PM CDT

De Niro at Center of Celeb Food Fight

Actor's restaurant chain causes uproar with use of endangered tuna

(Newser) - Celebrities including Sienna Miller, Charlize Theron, and Sting are joining the food fight against famed restaurant Nobu, the New York Post reports. Activists are demanding the Japanese eatery, co-owned by Robert De Niro, remove endangered bluefin tuna from its pricey menu so they can “dine with a clear conscience....

Jessica Fishes for a Ring

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

Jun 5, 2009 8:57 AM CDT

Jessica Fishes for a Ring

Also: Madonna's rude posse and Miley the designer

(Newser) - Jessica Simpson blew the bank on her birthday present for boyfriend Tony Romo, forking over $100,000 to buy the Dallas Cowboys QB a speedboat for his 28th, Cover Awards reports. But the oh-so-generous singer is hoping he'll repay the favor—with an engagement ring. In other celeb news:

Travoltas
'Moving Forward'
After Jett's Death

Jun 4, 2009 10:05 AM CDT

Travoltas 'Moving Forward' After Jett's Death

Couple staying strong for each other, friend says

(Newser) - John Travolta and Kelly Preston are leaning on each other as they cope with the January death of 16-year-old son Jett, People reports. Preston seems to be improving, a family friend said. "She sounds rested, like she has turned a corner." And while "they're picking up the...

LeAnn Takes
High Road
on Rumors

Jun 4, 2009 8:30 AM CDT

LeAnn Takes High Road on Rumors

Rep calls 'stalker' comment defamatory

(Newser) - LeAnn Rimes responded to accusations that she's stalking her co-star and rumored lover—by not really responding. The singer tells People, “I’m a classy woman, I’m never going to battle anything out in the press.” Earlier yesterday, Rimes’ rep called the stalker comment, leveled by Eddie...

Bruno's Lawsuit
More Serious
Than Borat's

Jun 4, 2009 7:55 AM CDT

Bruno's Lawsuit More Serious Than Borat's

Fox may not be able to escape from this one unscathed

(Newser) - If Sacha Baron Cohen’s Bruno is anything like Borat, yesterday’s lawsuit is the first of many to come. But this one is different, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Unlike the Borat suits, mainly filed by people with gripes about release forms, the case is more serious: This lawsuit...

Jolie Tops
Oprah
as Most
Powerful
Celeb

slideshow

Jun 3, 2009 8:08 PM CDT

Jolie Tops Oprah as Most Powerful Celeb

(Newser) - Angelina Jolie has dethroned Oprah as the world's most powerful celebrity, says Forbes in its annual top 100 list. Oprah may make more money, but Jolie's constant media buzz and string of blockbusters give her the edge. Here's the top 10:

Angelina Jolie
Oprah
Madonna
Beyoncé
Tiger Woods

Speidi Still on I'm a Celeb, Sigh

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

Jun 3, 2009 1:18 PM CDT

Speidi Still on I'm a Celeb, Sigh

Plus, LiLo stalks Sam, LeAnn stalks Eddie, and more

(Newser) - You can stop holding your collective breath, world: Spencer and Heidi Pratt are still on I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here!, their rep confirms to Us. Last night’s episode implied the reality couple, after trying to quit twice, really left—but a pair of people spotted...

Kate, A-Rod
'Somewhat
Serious'

Jun 3, 2009 11:16 AM CDT

Kate, A-Rod 'Somewhat Serious'

But it's too early to tell if they'll last, sources say

(Newser) - Kate Hudson’s romance with Alex Rodriguez is more than just a fling. “It’s somewhat serious,” a source tells People. “He introduced her to a bunch of his friends.” Kate also followed A-Rod to Dallas last month, with son Ryder in tow, for the Yankees'...

Colbert
Guest-Edits
Newsweek

Jun 3, 2009 10:25 AM CDT

Colbert Guest-Edits Newsweek

Will stay in character as ultra-conservative host

(Newser) - The redesigned Newsweek is trying to drum up some buzz. To that end, editor Jon Meacham brought in its first guest editor: Stephen Colbert. The comedian—in character as the host of The Colbert Report—was at the helm for the next issue and “had input into what the...

Get Stranded on
Johnny Depp's
Private Island

GLOSSIES

Jun 2, 2009 1:18 PM CDT

Get Stranded on Johnny Depp's Private Island

Notoriously private actor comes out of hiding

(Newser) - Just about any female on the planet would have heart palpitations if, like Vanity Fair editor Douglas Brinkley, they were invited by Johnny Depp on a trip to his private Caribbean island—with no handlers tagging along—and told, “You’ve got all-access. Ask me about anything you want....

LiLo Could Bring
Down Fashion House

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

Jun 2, 2009 12:25 PM CDT

LiLo Could Bring Down Fashion House

Plus, Speidi quits reality show, for real this time

(Newser) - Lindsay Lohan’s acting career is on the rocks, so she wants to try out fashion. But the head designer at House of Emanuel Ungaro—in talks with Lohan—threatened to quit if she comes aboard, the New York Post reports. Elsewhere:

Reality couple Spencer and Heidi Pratt has quit

...

I'm a Celebrity Falls Flat

TV REVIEW

Jun 2, 2009 8:03 AM CDT

I'm a Celebrity Falls Flat

Even with the antics of Heidi and Spencer, reality show is redundant

(Newser) - After last night's debut, the consensus is clear: With I’m a Celebrity…Get Me Out of Here! airing four nights a week for 4 weeks, viewers will be the ones begging to get out:

Overdramatic Hills stars Spencer and Heidi Pratt “furnished most of the limited entertainment value

...

Octuplet House to Be Auctioned

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

Jun 1, 2009 12:17 PM CDT

Octuplet House to Be Auctioned

Plus, more celebs in trouble

(Newser) - The drama never ends with the Suleman 14—Angela Suleman’s home of many years will be auctioned off to the highest bidder today in California, TMZ reports, speculating that it was probably easier for Nadya to buy a new home (valued at $564,900) than help her mom out...

Bruno's Butt Meets
Eminem's Face

Jun 1, 2009 9:08 AM CDT

Bruno's Butt Meets Eminem's Face

Angry rapper storms out of MTV Movie Awards

(Newser) - MTV added new category Best WTF Moment to this year’s Movie Awards, but the real WTF moment came courtesy of prankster Sacha Baron Cohen, the New York Daily News reports. Cohen—dressed as gay fashionista Bruno—descended from the ceiling in a jockstrap and angel wings, landing butt-first on...

Hef, Kendra to Share
Wedding Dance

GOSSIP ROUNDUP

May 29, 2009 12:25 PM CDT

Hef, Kendra to Share Wedding Dance

Plus, A-Rod and Kate are definitely hooking up, more

(Newser) - Hugh Hefner may not be walking ex-flame Kendra Wilkinson down the aisle when she marries NFL player Hank Baskett next month at the Playboy mansion, but they will have their own dance, she tells the Mirror. “He’ll always be in my life,” she added. “Hank was...

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Plus, Miley and Justin are over, and more

Eighties remake still needs actors for two lead roles

And maybe even engaged, wink wink

Also back: Jon and Kate, Zack Morris

Convinces three judges to see things her way

Actor's restaurant chain causes uproar with use of endangered tuna

Also: Madonna's rude posse and Miley the designer

Couple staying strong for each other, friend says

Rep calls 'stalker' comment defamatory

Fox may not be able to escape from this one unscathed

Plus, LiLo stalks Sam, LeAnn stalks Eddie, and more

But it's too early to tell if they'll last, sources say

Will stay in character as ultra-conservative host

Notoriously private actor comes out of hiding

Plus, Speidi quits reality show, for real this time

Even with the antics of Heidi and Spencer, reality show is redundant

Plus, more celebs in trouble

Angry rapper storms out of MTV Movie Awards

Plus, A-Rod and Kate are definitely hooking up, more