Archive for October 26, 2009

D.A. Requests More Info in Heene Case

The District Attorney's Office in Larimer County, CO, has requested additional information in the investigation of "Balloon Boy" parents Richard and Mayumi Heene. On Monday, Oct. 26, the Larimer County Sheriff's office turned their investigative findings over to the District Attorney's Office in regards to the "Balloon Boy" incident of Oct. 15, 2009. Following which, the DA requested additional information prior to making its charging decision in the case. Read More »

Newlyweds Khloe and Lamar Declare Their Love with New Tattoos

Displaying the spontaneity that they showed in marrying after a brief courtship, Khloe Kardashian and her new hubby Lamar Odom got spur-of-the-moment new tattoos over the weekend. Khloe writes on her blog, "Hope you all had a fabulous weekend ... I definitely did! Saturday night Lamar and I were eating at Sunset Plaza and I just said, 'Let's go to Tattoo Mania! I want a tattoo!' I think the best tattoo experiences are the spontaneous ones, because that way you are not only left with the tattoo, but an amazing memory to go along with it!” The pair got their new ink in matching script; Khloe got Lamar's initials, "LO," tattooed on her hand, while Lamar got "KO" tattooed on his. Read More »

Taylor Swift & Taylor Lautner Spotted on a Hockey Date?

Did 'Twilight' hunk Taylor Lautner and country music star Taylor Swift enjoy a date together over the weekend? People.com reports that the two Taylors enjoyed a hockey game together on Sunday in Los Angeles. Swift, 19, and Lautner, 17, sat side-by-side at the Staples center to watch a game between the Columbus Blue Jackets and the Los Angeles Kings. Before the game, People reports, Swift and her driver picked up Lautner from the airport -- and the two were reportedly spotted in the lobby of a Beverly Hills hotel after the game. Read More »

EMA Celebrates 20 Years of Green Hollywood

The "green" trend in Hollywood is nothing new -- in fact the Environmental Media Association just turned 20! Read on to see which stars are committed to the cause -- plus, find out how to get involved. Honoree Sir Richard Branson pledged to use profits from his Virgin airlines to invest in developing clean fuels and renewable energy, while singer Jason Mraz was honored for his commitment to green touring by using sustainable textiles. Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart were on hand as presenters, while other stars such as Simon Baker, Blythe Danner, Daryl Hannah, Amy Smart, Ginnifer Goodwin and Chevy Chase were in attendance as Cedric the Entertainer performed the evening's master of ceremonies duties. Founded by Norman and Lyn Lear with Alan and Cindy Horn, the EMA encourages Hollywood to spread the word about going green. Read More »

New Video: Stars Support Yankees

Celebs show the love to the New York Yankees! Watch as stars including Kate Hudson, Rudy Giuliani and more cheer on their NYC team, who are heading to the World Series! Read More »

Ricky Gervais to Host Golden Globes

He is the executive producer of "The Office," leading man of the British "Office," a stand-up comedian and the star of the film 'The Invention of Lying.' Now, Ricky Gervais is adding host of NBC's "The 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards" to his long list of accomplishments, ET confirms. The Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner will take the stage on Sunday, January 17, 2010, live at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills. This will be the first time the Golden Globes has had a host since 1995. "Ricky is certainly one of the funniest people on the planet and has provided some of the most hilarious and memorable awards show moments in recent memory," Executive Vice President, Alternative Programming, NBC and Universal Media Studios, said Paul Telegdy, said. "His unique comedic style will enhance the only awards show that brings together television and film stars to celebrate entertainment's biggest ... Read More »

Disney’s Tinker Bell Named UN Honorary Ambassador of Green!

Disney's beloved Tinker Bell was honored for living in harmony with the environment on Sunday -- and Raven-Symone and Mae Whitman were on hand to lend their support! Watch the video to see Tinker Bell receive her honor in New York. The event was all part of an effort designed to help inspire children to protect the environment and care for nature. 'Tinker Bell and the Lost Treasure' will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on October 27. Read More »

Video: At Home with Rod Stewart

Music legend Rod Stewart invites ET’s own Mary Hart into his Beverly Hills home as he and his band rehearse songs from his new album -- and the star opens up about his marriage, children and even weighs in on "Jon & Kate Plus 8"! Rod’s new CD Soul Book arrives Monday, Oct. 26, and is a tribute to his favorite soul singers of all time -- but he says his wife Penny Lancaster also provided inspiration. “The most difficult song that I sing on the album is a song called ‘Higher and Higher’ by Jackie Wilson … and my wife suggested I do that,” he says. “She's very good for me. And we're good for each other.” Read More »

Alleged Ex-Mistress to Steve Phillips No Longer Working for ESPN

ET confirms that Brooke Hundley, alleged ex-mistress to sports analyst Steve Phillips, has been fired from her job as a production assistant at ESPN. Phillips was fired from the cable network Sunday night, ET confirmed, and a rep reportedly announced that the former New York Mets General Manager would be entering a treatment facility. Click HERE to learn more about this alleged affair scandal between Phillips and Hundley, and keep checking ETonline as this story continues to unfold. Read More »

Video: Jon Gosselin Speaks Out After Court Session

Jon Gosselin talks to ET after his court hearing today. "She has her own agenda," Jon says about his estranged wife pulling a no-show. He adds that he's "a little shocked" by her absence "because I want to get through this together, and she keeps on avoiding, avoiding, avoiding." "I feel like every time I step in that courtroom I'm held accountable," he adds, "and then the other side's not held accountable." Read More »