Archive for October 20, 2009

Audio: ‘Balloon Boy”s Father’s 911 Call

ET has obtained audio to a 911 call made by Richard Heene -- the father to the so called "Balloon Boy" -- where he claimed he was being threatened.  Click HERE to listen. During the call, made on August 6, 2009, Heene tells the 911 operator that he is suspicious of men working around his house following a threat he received. "There was a guy running around our house late last night, and this morning at 8:30 there were suspicious characters that were doing things that are just not conducive to what I know about construction. ... They just painted a line," he tells the operator. When asked who threatened him, Heene responds, saying, "It was a guy that works for another guy that cosigned a loan for me, on my vehicle." Read More »

TV Host Whoopi Goldberg Reacts to ‘Balloon Boy’ Incident

Oscar winner and host of "The View" Whoopi Goldberg discloses to ET what she thinks of the "Balloon Boy" incident that is now being labeled a hoax. A six-year-old boy named Falcon Heene was thought to be inside a flying Mylar balloon on Thursday but was later found in the garage of his family's home. "My life is much more complicated than dealing with some folks who are trying to get on TV. I'm already on TV. ... So, they're doing whatever they need to do I guess," Whoopi said of the Heene family. Read More »

‘Dancing with the Stars’ Celeb Kelly Osbourne Seeks to Save the Seals

"Dancing with the Stars" contestant Kelly Osbourne is speaking out for the protection of baby seals. Kelly is teaming up with PETA in their campaign to Save the Seals. "The saddest thing for me is just knowing baby seals, some of [whom] have not even had their first meal, are going to be killed, and most of them are probably still alive when they're skinning them. And there are no laws, nothing to stop them, so it's just going to get worse," Kelly said. For more information or to purchase a Save the Seals T-shirt, visit PETA.org. Read More »

Meryl Streep’s Daughter Gets Engaged

Actress Mamie Gummer, Meryl Streep's daughter, is reportedly tying the knot. Stage actor Ben Walker, 27, got on one knee to propose to longtime girlfriend Gummer, 25, People.com reports. "They're all very happy … we're very, very smiley," Gummer said of her family's reaction to the news. Her dad is sculptor Don Gummer. The "smiley" couple met while performing in Dangerous Liaisons on Broadway and started dating a year and a half ago. "He was the Keanu to my Uma," Gummer told People. "We were kind of pals first. It was a drawn-out thing." Read More »

Kate Hudson Roots for A-Rod

In their quest to reach the World Series, the Yankees faced off against the Angels in Game 3 of the ALCS. Kate Hudson stepped up the plate as quite the trophy girlfriend of Alex Rodriguez. Kurt Russell, Adam Sandler, and Jack Nicholson also enjoyed the unobstructed view from the dugout suites. The Angels had the home field advantage, winning the game in extra innings, but the Yankees lead the series two games to one. The teams return to the field on Thursday night. Check back here to see what other celebs head to the ballpark this fall. Read More »

Prosecutor in Anna Nicole Smith Case Did Not Return After Lunch Adjournment

Following Larry Birkhead's testimony Monday in which he complained about the conduct of Los Angeles County Deputy District Attorney Sarah Slice, the prosecutor did not return to the courtroom once the case resumed after lunch. He cited instances in which Slice pressured him and questioned the intelligence of his young daughter Dannielynn. Defense attorney Ellyn Garofalo said, according to the Associated Press, "We're distressed to learn of this attempt at witness intimidation." Sandi Gibbons, a spokeswoman for the DA's office, was asked whether Slice would be taken off of this case. According to the AP, she responded, "The matter is being discussed, and no decision has been made as to her further role in this case." Read More »