Archive for August 12, 2009

Funeral Plans Made for Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Funeral plans have been set for Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who passed away on Tuesday. Mrs. Shriver will remembered during a public wake at Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church in Centerville, Mass., on Thursday, August 13 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held from 6 p.m until 6:30 p.m. and will be led by the Reverend Richard Fragomeni. A funeral mass entitled "Celebrating The Transformative Eunice Kennedy Shriver," will follow on Friday at 10 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Hyannis, Mass., but will be only open to family and invited guests. Before the service, Special Olympians and law enforcement officials will carry the Special Olympics torch into the church, while the family will walk behind Mrs. Shriver's casket. The service will be available for online viewing live at www.eunicekennedyshriver.org. Read More »

Anna Faris Has Tied the Knot!

Anna Faris and actor Chris Pratt have gotten hitched. Read on to learn about their surprise announcement... A rep for 'The House Bunny' actress tells People.com: "Anna Faris and Chris Pratt were married in a small ceremony in Bali on July 9." Anna, 32, and Chris, 30, stepped out Tuesday night at the Malibu Reef Check Partnership summer party, which Anna hosted. Read More »

Michael Douglas ‘Devastated’ by Son’s Behavior

Michael Douglas and his ex-wife Diandra are speaking out about their son Cameron's drug-related legal woes. "The family is devastated and very disappointed in Cameron's recent behavior. Any family who has dealt with substance abuse knows how devastating it can be," the Oscar winner’s rep tells People.com. Cameron, 30, is being held at the New York City's Metropolitan Correctional Center after his girlfriend Kelly Sott was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to sneak him heroin that was hidden in an electric toothbrush. Read More »

Update: Michael Douglas’ Son Held at Correctional Center After Girlfriend’s Arrest

Michael Douglas' son, Cameron Douglas, is now being held at a correctional facility after his girlfriend Kelly Sott was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to sneak him heroin that was hidden in an electric toothbrush. Read on for details... People.com reports that Douglas, 30, is being held at the New York City's Metropolitan Correctional Center after violating terms of his home detention. Douglas was arrested on July 28 after he was allegedly caught dealing methamphetamine at New York's upscale Hotel Gansevoort, the Associated Press reports. Cameron was also arrested in California in 2007 on cocaine possession charges, says the AP. Read More »

Octuplet Mom Hospitalized

ET confirms that Nadya Suleman, known by the media as "Octomom," underwent surgery Tuesday and remains in the hospital. Sources were not specific as to what type of surgery was conducted, but tell ET that the mother of octuplets is expected to leave the hospital this weekend. Her mother, father, nannies and friends are reportedly taking care of her 14 children. Read More »

Take a Peek: ‘My Journey With Farrah’

Take a look at the cover of Alana Stewart's new book: My Journey with Farrah. The book, which chronicles her longtime friendship with recently deceased actress Farrah Fawcett, is available in stores now. Read More »

Brad Pitt on Getting Dirty With Angelina Jolie

ET has the latest... In an all-new interview, 'Inglorious Basterds' star Brad Pitt talks about family and finding some precious alone time with longtime love Angelina Jolie. In the upcoming issue of People magazine, fans had the opportunity to ask the superstar a question. An admirer of Brad's from El Salvador asked the hunky dad of six how he keeps his relationship with Angelina so strong while caring for their kids. "Parenting can become hectic, but it also is great fun," he says. "In fact, it is the ultimate teamwork. But when all else fails, Mommy and Daddy need to hire a babysitter, go away and get dirty." Read More »

Miley Cyrus Apologizes for Bashing Robert Pattinson

Miley Cyrus announced on her Twitter that she too has become a fan of 'Twilight' heartthrob Robert Pattinson, following some comments she made about the actor last April. Miley tweeted following the "Teen Choice 2009" awards, "Gave a hug to Rob Pattinson today. Ok girls, I get it now. So cute. Sorry 'Robby' bout all my bashing in my past." The singer/actress did an interview with Teen Vogue magazine in April where she said of the actor, “I’m not a huge Rob Pattinson fan. Girls aren’t really in love with Rob; they’re in love with [his Twilight character] Edward.” Read More »

Isaiah Washington Films PSA for Gay Marriage Rights

ET is bringing you behind the scenes of Isaiah Washington's new PSA in support of gay marriage rights. Washington made the public service announcement for the NO H8 campaign, which was launched by photographer Adam Bouska and partner Jeff Parshley in opposition to the passage of Proposition 8, which banned gay marriage in California. A number of celebs have also posed for NO H8 campaign photos, including Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and hubby Pete Wentz, director Bryan Singer, Fran Drescher and John McCain's daughter Meghan, as well as hundreds of private citizens. The photos feature subjects with duct tape over their mouths, symbolizing their voices not being heard, and NO H8 painted on one cheek in protest. Read More »