Archive for September, 2009

Tom Brady Confirms Gisele’s Pregnancy

NFL star Tom Brady has confirmed that he and his wife, supermodel Gisele Bundchen, are expecting their first child together! Putting an end to months of speculation as to whether or not Gisele was pregnant, Brady told ESPN that their baby is expected to arrive at the end of the year -- during football season! "I told her, no Sundays," he joked. Read More »

Disney Unveils Plans for New ‘Star Tours’ Attraction and More

Big news direct from the Magic Kingdom! Disney has revealed plans for future lands, attractions and adventures in California and Florida. Read on for the details. Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Chairman Jay Rasulo confirmed an all-new "Star Tours" attraction and the largest expansion in the history of the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World. "Storytelling is the DNA of Disney dreams and we're always exploring new ways to tell new stories in new places," Rasulo told a crowd at Disney’s D23 Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center in California. Read More »

First Lady Michelle Obama Asks Viewers to Help Veterans in New PSA

New video: First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Jill Biden, the wife of Vice President Joe Biden, are starring in a new PSA that encourages Americans to support military veterans. In the PSA, the women ask viewers to support servicemen and servicewomen and their families. The new PSA is part of the Entertainment Industry Foundation's "I Participate" campaign in collaboration with Major League Baseball and its Welcome Back Veterans Program. For more information on how you can help, visit www.iparticipate.org. Read More »

Randy Jackson: It’s ‘Almost Impossible’ to Replace Paula Abdul

"American Idol" judge Randy Jackson spoke to ET about the headline-making news that Ellen DeGeneres will replace Paula Abdul on the hit FOX show -- and he reveals why it's "almost impossible" to replace Paula. Randy explains how Ellen landed the coveted gig, saying, "We had been looking -- Paula is very hard to replace, almost impossible, so… we went a different way." Randy, who spoke to ET at the Entertainment Industry Foundation's NYC announcement of its new initiative to inspire service, went on to tell us: "Ellen is great, she's so smart, so quick, so comedic -- and I think, you know, she’s the voice of the people and I think we need that at this time." Read More »

Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney on the Beatles’ Breakup

In part three of ET's Beatles exclusive, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, Yoko Ono and Olivia Harrison divulge more about the band and their eventual break-up. And, before John Lennon's death in 1980, did the band ever consider reuniting? "Not really. We talked about it a lot," Paul tells Mary Hart in our video. "And we always said that, if we did, it might not be great. Whereas, the Beatles' career had been great." He continues: "And even though the offers were huge, and there were sort of people going, 'I'll pay you this to do it,' we talked about it. And we sort of said, 'Nah, this is it. There is something not right about it.'" Read More »

Hugh Hefner Files for Divorce

Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner has filed for divorce from his estranged wife after the two separated more than 10 years ago, says a new report. The Associated Press, citing court documents, reports that Hefner filed for divorce from former Playmate Kimberly Conrad Hefner last Friday. Hefner is seeking to pay $20,000 of monthly spousal support, half of what he's reportedly been paying since 1998, according to the AP. Read More »

Kathy Griffin Answers: Was She Romantically Involved with George Clooney?

Emmy winner and "My Life on the D-List" star Kathy Griffin opened up to ET's Mark Steines about her celebrity lovers and a divorce from her husband that she calls "devastating." Griffin separated from her husband of five years, Matt Moline, after she found he was stealing from her. "The most shocking point was realizing when I was sleeping, my then husband would sneak into my wallet in a different room, take my ATM cards, go to the ATM machine, withdraw money, and then put them back in my wallet before I woke up. … For two years," she revealed to ET. The comedienne has a new memoir titled Official Book Club Selection and in it she reveals her affiliation with celebrity bachelor George Clooney. Read More »

New Video: Dannielynn’s Birthday Celebration!

Dannielynn celebrated her third birthday in style – and ET was there for all the fun! Watch the video for the highlights… "She wants it all, like her mom," Larry tells ET of his adorable daughter, who looks more and more like her mom every day. Dannielynn's daddy Larry Birkhead dressed up his little one in a dress with mommy Anna Nicole Smith's image – drawn by Larry and made by Haute Stuff. Read More »

Florence Henderson, Stars React to Death of Army Archerd

Following the sad news that celebrity news columnist Army Archerd passed away Tuesday at the age of 87, celebrity friends are reacting to ET. Actress and former "The Brady Bunch" mom Florence Henderson tells ET: "I often told Army that his column was the showbiz bible to me. It was always an accurate and trustworthy account. He loved and celebrated this business and respected the people in it.” Carol Channing shared her thoughts on the sad news, saying, "Dear Army. He loved his job and did it like no one else. It is a passing of an era." Read More »

Antonio Banderas on Melanie’s Return to Rehab: I Am Very Proud of Her

Antonio Banderas spoke candidly on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" about his wife Melanie Griffith's struggle with addiction -- and he reveals why she recently headed to rehab after being sober for years. "Melanie has been an addict for many years, and we always came out and we said it out loud," Antonio tells Ellen on her talk show, airing Wednesday. "It was ok. We were never embarrassed of the situation." Antonio, 49, goes on to reveal how Melanie, 52, slipped back into addiction after accomplishing six years of sobriety. Read More »