Archive for August 5, 2009

Bill Clinton & Journalists Return Home from North Korea

ET is on the ground at the Burbank airport, where former President Bill Clinton has brought home U.S. journalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee after successfully negotiating their release from North Korea. Their plane has just touched down on the runway, and they are expected to speak at a news conference in moments. In a statement, Clinton says: "I am very happy that after this long ordeal, Laura Ling and Euna Lee are now home and reunited with their loved ones. Read More »

Katherine Jackson’s Attorney: ‘The Victory was for the Children’

Katherine Jackson's attorney, L. Londell McMillan, speaks with ET's own Kevin Frazier about Monday's court victory, how the family matriarch is holding up, and what the future holds for Michael Jackson's children. "She's holding up well," says McMillan about Katherine. "You know, I worry about her, I'm sure her family worries about her, but she had a special pep in her step [Monday]. … She was there making sure she's going to be the guardian for her grandchildren, and she was there, making sure she's going to be the protector of her son's legacy." "The victory was for the children first and foremost, to give them the stability and security they need in terms of where they're going to be," says McMillan about the hearing. "They want to be with grandma, so they'll be with grandma. She has permanent custody." Read More »

Ryan Seacrest ‘Shocked & Saddened’ By Paula Abdul’s ‘Idol’ Departure

"American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest has responded to the news that Paula Abdul will not be returning to the Fox competition show. "About to go to sleep when I started seeing my blackberry blow up," Seacrest writes on his Twitter. "I have read what u have read and I am shocked and saddened about Paula." Fox confirmed Tuesday night that the "Idol" judge would not be returning for the upcoming season after Abdul tweeted about her departure from the show. Read More »

Paula Abdul Leaves ‘American Idol’

After speculation and reports that "American Idol" judge Paula Abdul would not be returning to the hit Fox competition show, Abdul has finally set the record straight and tells her fans she will not be returning for the next season. "With sadness in my heart, I've decided not to return to 'Idol,'' she writes on her Twitter. "I'll miss nurturing all the new talent, but most of all being a part of a show that I helped from day 1 become an international phenomenon." Abdul also reached out to her fans and thanked them for their support. Read More »

Michael Jackson Merchandise Pending Approval

Additional Michael Jackson items could be available shortly pending a judge's decision of proposals for a new merchandising deal. The current administrators of the late King of Pop's estate have proposed several contracts to a probate judge for approval, the Associated Press reports. Some of the proposed items include Michael Jackson T-shirts, calendars, trading cards, and stuffed animals that play the singer's music. Read More »

Julianne Hough and Lee Ann Womack’s Dogs Get Coached!

ET was there as celebrity dog-trainer Tamar Geller showed "Dancing" pro Julianne Hough and country music singer/songwriter Lee Ann Womack how to teach their dogs to be perfectly behaved pooches! Tamar helps Julianne's energetic dog Lexie become less skittish, and she coaches Lee Ann's canines Shadow and Wilson on how to think before they pounce. Click the video to watch! Tamar’s A-list clients include Oprah, Ben Affleck and Courteney Cox, and on August 1, she launched her "The Loved Dog" line of products in PetSmart stores. Click here for more info. Read More »