Archive for August, 2009

Brian Grazer and More to Be Honored By NYU

Brian Grazer, Ron Howard, Marcia Gay Harden and more will be honored by New York University's Tisch School of the Arts. Both Grazer and Howard have children who attended Tisch School of the Arts. Grazer, Howard and Gay Harden will be recognized at the arts school's annual gala, "This Is Tisch!" which will be held on November 2 at Frederick P. Rose Hall in Lincoln Center. Sir Howard Stringer, Spike Lee and Tony Kushner will all present awards at the gala. Read More »

Jasmine Fiore’s Mom on Ryan Jenkins’ Death: It Brings Closure

The mother of slain swimsuit model Jasmine Fiore speaks out the morning after Ryan Jenkins, her daughter's ex-husband and a fugitive suspect in Fiore's murder, was found dead from an apparent suicide. Fiore's mother, Lisa Lepore, tells the "Today" show host Ann Curry of hearing the news of Jenkins' death, “It’s a mixed reaction. It brings some closure to what’s been going on. ... We don’t have to worry about looking for him anymore, or being worried that he’s a threat to any other women or men. We still have a long process of closure.” Fiore's former boyfriend,  Robert Hasman, also appeared on the "Today" show and revealed that he was in contact with the swimsuit model via text messaging days before her death. When asked if his contact with Fiore could have pushed Jenkins over the edge, Hasman replies, "I can only assume that that might have been the cause, ... Read More »

Eddie Cibrian’s Wife to Leann Rimes: ‘He’s All Yours’

Eddie Cibrian's estranged wife Brandi Granville gets candid about her estranged husband being spotted with Leann Rimes. Glanville opens up in a new interview with People magazine, telling the publication, "He's just somebody I don't know," following Cibrian's recent behavior. She tells People that she has spoken with Rimes, who is also separated from her husband Dean Sheremet, and told her, "He's all yours." On his part, Cibrian recently opened up to ET about his image and his new "CSI: Miami" role. "What I do know is when you reach a certain point in your career you're placed in this unfair fishbowl," Eddie said. "Things unfortunately get magnified. We are all human, we are all not perfect. The fact is I love my family dearly, and I'm a great father. It just saddens me that this is hurtful and being played out publicly." Read More »

Marie Osmond’s Inspirational New Album

ET's with Marie Osmond for the dish on her upcoming album of inspirational music. "I'm turning 50 this year, and so I wanted to celebrate," Marie tells ET about recording her latest collection of songs. "I've been so blessed. To be a woman in my business for over 40 years and to still be here -- and to be working consistently for that time -- is a great blessing," she says. Read More »

Reality Star Ryan Jenkins Found Dead

Murder suspect Ryan Alexander Jenkins was found dead Sunday in British Columbia, police tell ET. Jenkins, 32, was a fugitive suspect in the murder of his ex-wife and swimsuit-model Jasmine Fiore. The reality star was found dead of an apparent suicide at the Thunderbird Motel in Hope, British Columbia, a spokesperson for the Orange County District Attorney’s Office tells ET. A hotel employee found Jenkins hanged in the motel room and contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, according to the spokesperson. Canadian police will be investigating the death. Read More »

New Headliner Coming to Las Vegas Strip

Comedian/impressionist Frank Caliendo -- best known for his work on Fox's "MadTV" and his own comedy show on TBS, "Frank TV," -- is the newest act in Las Vegas! Caliendo will become a permanent fixture on the Vegas strip, performing at Monte Carlo starting Monday, October 12. The comedian is popular for his impressions of celebs such as Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, John Madden, former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush, Dr. Phil and Jay Leno. Read More »

First Family Vacations at Martha’s Vineyard

President Barack Obama was joined by First Lady Michelle Obama and daughters Malia and Sasha for a week of summer fun at Martha's Vineyard. ET has the pics of the First Family's arrival! Read More »

Police Called Out to Lindsay Lohan’s Home

ET has confirmed that burglary was called in at the home of Lindsay Lohan, marking the second time in three months that police have been called out to the actress' Hollywood residence. A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department told ET that they are conducting a burglary investigation at Lohan's house. The LAPD believe that her home may have been broken into late last night or early Sunday morning. Lohan, 23, had her home burglarized in May. The LAPD confirmed to ET at that time that someone tried to break in to the actress' home, but an officer says, "There was evidence that someone tried to get in her house, but there's no evidence that they actually got inside or removed any of her property." Read More »

Milla Jovovich Says ‘I Do’!

'Resident Evil' actress Milla Jovovich and director Paul W.S. Anderson tied the knot Saturday evening in a sunset ceremony. Read on for details… Jovovich and Anderson were married at their L.A.-area home, according to People.com. The wedding was a small affair in the backyard of the couple's home and was attended by family and close friends, including "Grey's Anatomy" star Patrick Dempsey. The yard was decorated with red-and-white floral arrangements. Read More »

Shocking New Michael Jackson Drug Revelations

Michael Jackson insider Dr. Susan Etok recalls the moment when the King of Pop allegedly asked her for the drug Diprivan -- and weighs in on Mark Lester's claim that he may be the biological father of Paris in part two of her incredible ET interview! "Alarm bells went off in my head and I knew I needed to get out of there right away," says the surprise witness about when Jackson allegedly asked her for Diprivan -- and reportedly knew the proper dosage he needed. "When somebody has an addiction all they care about is getting their next fix." On Friday morning, former 'Oliver!' child actor Mark Lester, who was good friends with Jackson and godfather to his children, said on the "Today" show that he believed he was the biological father of Michael's daughter Paris after donating sperm. Read More »