Archive for August, 2009

Scott Hamilton Returns to Skating

Olympic figure-skating champion Scott Hamilton returns to the ice! On Saturday, Nov. 7, Hamilton straps on his skates, marking his return to the sport at age 51 -- more than five years after his last performance -- and his first since being diagnosed with a benign brain tumor. Hamilton's return will be the highlight of the 10th annual "An Evening with Scott Hamilton and Friends" ice show and gala, a fund raiser for The Scott Hamilton CARES Initiative (Cancer Alliance for Research, Education and Survivorship) at Cleveland Clinic Taussig Cancer Institute. Read More »

Fierce Fashion: Britney Spears, ‘Twilight’ Hunks & Others Sizzle at Teen Choice Awards!

The fun-filled "Teen Choice Awards 2009" brought Hollywood's biggest and brightest stars to the Gibson Amphitheatre on Sunday night. Super hunks Hugh Jackman, Robert Pattinson, Taylor Lautner and the rest of the 'Twilight' cast dazzled on the green carpet, along with pop stars Britney Spears, Fergie, Miley Cyrus and many more. ET has all the sizzlin' green-carpet styles! Read More »

Will Brad Pitt Run for Mayor of New Orleans?

Brad Pitt reacts to a grassroots movement in Louisiana to make him the mayor of New Orleans, his family's current hometown. The "Today" host Ann Curry asked the A-list actor to answer the question, "Would he run for mayor of New Orleans?" Pitt responded jokingly, "“Yeah. I’m running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation of marijuana platform.” “I don’t have a chance,” he said of running for political office. "That’s not what I do best." Read More »

Marie Osmond Dishes on ‘Miracle Treat Day’

Marie Osmond is calling on her fans to help save a child’s life by buying a Dairy Queen Blizzard® on Thursday, August 13. Click the video to watch! On August 13, Dairy Queen will host the 4th Annual North American “Miracle Treat Day,” when $1 or more from every Blizzard® sold on that day will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization co-founded by Marie that is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals. Last year on Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen raised more than $4.5 million for 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. A cause partner since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $77 million and is one of the top five contributors to Children’s Miracle Network. Read More »

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 »