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Quickies

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 19:08:47

Dancing with the Stars runner-up Mario Lopez is upset that he did not win the celebrity dance competition, calling himself the better dancer. “I figure if this was truly a dance competition they would have voted for the better dancer,” Mario told The Post.

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ABC revealed they are thinking of bringing back Dancing with the Stars for a fourth season as early as March - and the show might compete directly with American Idol.

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Angry fans who paid as much as $189 to see Michael Jackson perform at the World Music Awards, want their money back. It was rumored that Jackson would perform “Thriller,” but the king of pop instead sang a few lines from “We Are the World.”

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Russell Simmons and Petra Nemcova are headed to Africa later this month to tour diamond mines. Russell plans to start the Diamond Empowerment Fund to teach Africans how to cut and polish diamonds themselves. Russell and Petra have been rumored to be an item, but Russell has insisted that they are just friends.

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Natalie Portman caught a performance of Peter Morgan’s Frost/Nixon last night at London’s West End. Rumors have been swirling lately about Natalie rekindling her romance with Gael Garcia Bernal having seen the pair together at Camden’s Roadhouse club (British saloon) and at a Boy Kill Boy gig at central London’s Astoria.


 
 

Kirsten Dunst & Orlando Bloom Dating

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 19:05:19

In Touch weekly reports in their new issue that Kirsten Dunst has snared herself a hot pirate.

Orlando Bloom and his Elizabethtown co-star have faced romance rumors in the past and denied them, but on Sunday, the two were spotted acting quite the couple at the Chateau Marmont, reports the mag.

The pair were spotted enjoying a private date and according to an eyewitness, "They stayed in the lobby, even after last call. They were talking, flirting and kissing."

Brad Pitt Takes it to the Court

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 18:56:15

Brad Pitt was spotted leaving the Mumbai Police Commissioner’s office, in Mumbai, India, earlier this morning. Indian police on Friday arrested three British bodyguards working for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie after they allegedly roughed up parents and students at a Mumbai school where the star was filming scenes for her latest movie, police said. Below: Angelina Jolie’s bodyguard Micheal Brett, center with black t-shirt, being taken to the local court by the Indian police.

Angelina Jolie addressed the arresting of her bodyguards: “It is not surprising that the press involved failed to mention their share of the responsibility in the chaos. As for this horrible rumor that someone referred to a local man as a ‘bloody Indian,’ let me say this: I would never work with anyone that was derogatory towards another man’s race. My family is of mixed race.”

Teri Hatcher Dating Eva's Ex

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 18:54:05

Teri Hatcher confirms that she is dating Eva Longoria's ex-boyfriend, director Stephen Kay.

And Longoria, who is currently in a relationship with basketball star Tony Parker, has given her Desperate Housewives costar her blessing. "Eva and Tony have never been happier together, and Eva wishes the same happiness for Teri," her publicist, Liza Anderson, said in a statement.

Longoria and Kay were linked in 2004, and he directed her in a television movie, The Dead Will Tell. His other directing credits include the horror flick Boogeyman and an episode of the television show Friday Night Lights.

In March, Hatcher was photographed kissing Ryan Seacrest, but the actress revealed on The Oprah Winfrey Show that the romance did not develop after he called her and said, "I don't think I can do this with you."

Longoria began dating Parker in 2005 and has described their first meeting – in the San Antonio Spurs' locker room – as lust at first sight.

The Beckhams Arrive for TomKat’s Wedding

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 18:50:51

David Beckham and wife Victoria arrived at Ciampino airport in Rome earlier today to attend the wedding of Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. Life & Style is reporting that Katie’s hair will be styled by Ken Paves (Jessica Simpson’s hair stylist and BFF) for the wedding.

Access Hollywood announced that the wedding will take place tomorrow at Odescalchi Castle, a 15th-century fortress in the lakeside Italian city Bracciano. The usual $50,000 fee to use the castle has been waived because of all the attention TomKat has brought the town, says Bracciano mayor Patrizia Riccioni.

Another 'The Thing' movie planned

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 18:46:37

A third film version of The Thing is to enter production.

Trade magazine Variety reports that the Universal Pictures project will be "a companion piece" to the 1982 John Carpenter classic according to the producers, rather than a straight remake. The executive producer of the current Battlestar Galactica series - Ronald D. Moore - will take on scriptwriting duties.

Both Carpenter's film and the 1951 version The Thing From Another World were based on the 1938 John W. Campbell Jr. short story Who Goes There? - featuring the attempts of a remote Antarctic base to fend off a vicious alien creature that has been recovered from the ice.

Pharrell announces mini-tour

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 18:43:49

Pharrell Williams has announced two UK dates for December.

The rapper will play the Manchester Apollo on Thursday, December 14, and the Brixton Academy in London on Wednesday, December 20.

The mini-tour follows the release of Williams' debut solo album, which is set for release on October 30.

Carmen and Joan were Getting Hot and Heavy

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 18:42:11

Carmen Electra, and rocker Joan Jett were getting hot and heavy, and they certainly were not trying to hide it.

After Joan performed at the Music Box, the two were spotted backstage aggressively kissing, hugging, and touching. According to bystanders, the intensity between the pair translated to the real thing; true love may be in the air for this duo.

Their relationship began in May when Carmen made an appearance in Joan’s new “A.C.D.C.” video. According to Carmen’s rep, “Carmen was at the concert. She is a really big fan of Joan’s and I guess this was her way of thanking her for the front row seats.”

Queen score 'best selling album ever'

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 18:35:58

The legendary rockers outsell Oasis and The Beatles
Queen have topped a poll of the best selling albums ever.

The legendary band's 'Greatest Hits' has sold more than any other album over the last 50 years, according to figures released by the official UK Charts.

The band topped the list with over five million album sales ahead of The Beatles' classic 1967 album 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band'.

Cementing their place in music history, third place goes to Oasiswith '(What's The Story) Morning Glory'.

Robbie Williams walks away with the accolade of having the most album entries in the Top 100 with six, followed by Oasis and Michael Jackson with three entries.

Blur bassist Alex James will reveal the figures, which were compiled by UK Chart researchers from till receipts dating back to the 1950s, on a special programme entitled 'Nation's Favourite Album' this Saturday (November 18) on VH1 from 6pm.

The Top Ten Top selling albums of all time are:

Queen - 'Greatest Hits' - 5,407,587
The Beatles - 'Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band' - 4,803,292
Oasis - '(What's The Story) Morning Glory' - 4,304,504
Dire Straits - 'Brothers In Arms' - 3,946,931
ABBA - 'Gold: Greatest Hits' - 3,932,316
Pink Floyd - 'The Dark Side of The Moon' - 3,759,958
Queen - 'Greatest Hits II' - 3,631,321
Michael Jackson - 'Thriller' - 3,570,250
Michael Jackson - 'Bad' - 3,549,950
Madonna - 'The Immaculate Collection' - 3,364,780

Prince William's Girlfriend -- What a Dumbass!

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 07:02:02

Why would a girl risk the possibility of becoming Queen of England by playing hard to get?

After kicking Prince William to the curb for reportedly having a drunken make-out session with another lass, the future King of England's 4-year girlfriend, Kate Middleton, has apparently come to her senses.

According to British reports, Kate decided to take back her allegedly promiscuous prince after having a serious heart-to-heart with her mum. We're assuming the conversation went something like this: "'ELLO!?! YOU COULD BE THE BLEEDIN' QUEEN, YOU TWIT!!!"

Not long after she dumped the royal hump, William and Kate were spotted necking in public again. Why is Kate playing with fire? We understand the moral rationale, but think about all those jewels ... the tiaras ... the castles! It's good to be queen!

Mike Tyson To Be A Prostitute

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 05:53:08

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson is to become a male escort after agreeing to work at legendary Heidi Fleiss' new legalized brothel for women. Fleiss bought 60 acres of land in Nevada, and his work is scheduled to begin on Heidi's Stud Farm.

She has high hopes for Tyson, once heavyweight champion of the world - despite the fact he is a convicted rapist.

She says, "I told him, 'You're going to be my big stallion.' It's every man's fear that their girlfriend will go for Mike Tyson."

Tyson, 40, adds, "I don't care what any man says, it's every man's dream to please every woman - and get paid for it."

Jessica Biel & Derek Jeter Dating

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 05:51:48

Mariah Carey, Jordana Brewster, Vanessa Minnillo, and now ... Jessica Biel? Apparently, Derek Jeter has snagged yet another high-profile beauty: the Yankee captain and "The Illusionist" star Biel were spotted at Hyde Tuesday night. They were "laughing and giggling together," according to Page Six ("According to our spy, the couple were huddled in a corner of hot club Hyde, "laughing and giggling together." At one point, Jessica, went to the restroom and three girls quickly scurried over to chat with Jeter. But as soon as Biel returned, he put all his attention on her. The two left together. A Biel rep didn't return calls.")... Jeter massaged Biel's shoulders, say Rush & Molloy.

Jesse Metcalfe & Dominic Purcell are going to town

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 05:48:55

Dominic Purcell and Jesse Metcalfe are heading to "Town Creek," a vampire horror movie that Joel Schumacher is directing for Gold Circle.

The two will star as brothers on a mission of revenge who become trapped in a harrowing occult experiment that dates back to the Third Reich.

A March 1 start date is being eyed.

Zak Kadison is co-producing and overseeing for Gold Circle.

Britney Spears Calls Justin Timberlake

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 05:47:30

Britney Spears has turned to ex-lover Justin Timberlake to cope with the breakdown of her second marriage.

It has been claimed that Britney was making tearful phone calls to Justin even before she filed for divorce from Kevin Federline last week.

A source told Britain’s Grazia magazine: “Justin said Britney has called him crying a number of times about her relationship with Kevin. She has gone through an excruciating time. It’s very sad. She doesn’t want anybody to feel sorry for her or see her as a victim. She has been trying for months to make it work for the sake of her children.”

One of the tracks on Justin’s new album ‘FutureSex/LoveSounds’ appears to be
a warning to an ex-girlfriend, strongly believed to be Britney, about staying with an unfaithful partner.

The lyrics to ‘What Goes Around…Comes Around’ read: “You spend your nights alone/ And he never comes home/ And every time you call him/ All you get is a busy tone/ I heard you found out/ That he’s doing to you/ What you did to
me.”

Britney filed for divorce last week after allegedly catching Kevin with another woman in a New York hotel.

Gest: I want pint of zebra milk

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-11-17 - 05:44:10

STAFF at a top hotel branded David Gest their worst client ever — after he asked room service for a pint of ZEBRA milk.

Gest, 53, was staying at the five star Lanesborough in London with then wife Liza Minnelli.

Staff at the hotel, used to looking after royalty and celebrities, expected showbiz legend Liza, 60, to be a diva.

But according to a worker at The Lanesborough — where suites can cost £10,000 a night and each guest has a butler — it was I’m A Celebrity star Gest who was the prima donna.

He said: “He was an absolute pain. Anyone would think he was world famous, not his wife. He made a string of bizarre requests. It culminated in him ringing the butler bell and demanding room service bring him a pint of fresh, chilled zebra milk.

“When he was told we only had cow, goat, sheep and soya he threw a screaming fit. He said we should ring London Zoo to see if they had any.”

Head butler at the hotel, Sean Davoren, eventually found a shop which had frozen zebra milk. He said in an interview: “I’m not usually fazed by anything but I thought somebody was taking the mickey here.

“Luckily, I remembered a fellow who’d helped me before. Sure enough there was a shop at the top of Regents Park where you could buy the stuff.

“It was £15 a pint and the guest had a pint every day.”


 
 

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