Archive for October 17, 2009

Sheriff: Parent Expected to be Charged in ‘Balloon Boy’ Case

A Colorado Sheriff says criminal charges are expected to be filed against Richard Heene, the father of the so-called "Balloon Boy," ET confirms. The parent of the child -- who was thought to be sent up in a Mylar balloon but was later found in the garage of his family's home -- is said to face a Class 3 misdemeanor charge, Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden said in a press conference on Saturday. The sheriff's department is said to be obtaining search warrants for the Heene home. Alderden also disclosed that FAA officials and federal officials are looking to any additional charges that may apply. Read More »

‘Real Housewives’ Star Bethenny Frankel Engaged

Bethenny Frankel of "The Real Housewives of New York City" has gotten engaged! Frankel tells People.com that she said yes to her boyfriend Jason Hoppy’s proposal on Oct. 8, following 11 months of dating. "It feels great, because I'm with the right person," Frankel says. "He's may be regretting it because it's been beyond a week and he's in panic mode – [but] no, we're enjoying it." Read More »

Falcon Frenzy Surrounds Balloon Boy

It's a "Falcon frenzy" outside the family home of Falcon Heene, a.k.a. "Balloon Boy," and ET is there. Click the pics for some of the attention-grabbing sights! Falcon supporters and news reporters alike gathered outside the Colorado residence on Saturday in anticipation of a news conference said to be taking place later today, at which the boy’s father Richard Heene is expected to speak out again. Earlier, Heene asked the crowd to leave their hand-written questions for him in a cardboard box on his doorstep, and he said he'd answer the inquiries tonight. Keep checking back here for the latest. Read More »

New Pics: Stars and Their Families at the Circus

The stars and their loved ones flocked to Santa Monica on Friday night for an evening of big-top fun at Cirque du Soleil's opening-night gala for its touring show Kooza. Click the pics to see which celebs and their families showed up! Read More »

‘Balloon Boy”s Father Boxes Hoax-Rumor Questions

After promising a "big announcement" on Saturday, the father of the so-called "Balloon Boy" met with reporters outside his Colorado house. Richard Heene suggested that the crowd of reporters and bystanders write their questions down and leave them in a cardboard box on his doorstep, says the Associated Press. Heene said he'd answer the questions at another news conference later on. "Absolutely no hoax, I want your questions in the box," he said. Read More »

Sneak Peek: Michael Jackson in ‘This Is It’

See Michael Jackson at work in his eagerly anticipated film, fine-tuning the sound effects and music for one of his greatest hits. Click the video to watch! When ‘This Is It’ opens in theaters October 28, audiences will see an unforgettable version of “Human Nature.” But is a controversy surrounding the film’s L.A. premiere? Reportedly, some members of the Jackson family believe they aren’t invited to the event. Read More »

Buzz Makers of the Week: Robert Pattinson, MJ, ‘The Bachelor’ & More!

Which celebs made big headlines this week? Click the pictures for all the key star happenings through Friday! Read More »

‘Fresh Prince’ Star Rocks On

Actor Alfonso Ribeiro, who famously played Carlton Banks on Will Smith's hit sitcom “The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,” was spotted out in Las Vegas on Friday night. Ribeiro dined with friends at Rare 120 at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Then, the group partied at Body English where the DJ played the “Fresh Prince” theme song and the crowd went wild! Keep checking back here for the latest star sightings. Read More »