Archive for October, 2009

Nicole Richie in Car Accident

Nicole Richie has been involved in a car accident. ET can confirm that Richie, who had one adult passenger in the car she was driving, was rear-ended just before 2 p.m. on Monday in Beverly Hills. Police tell ET that Richie complained of pain following the accident but decided to see her own doctors for treatment. The driver of the other car was cited for being an unlicensed driver and the other car was towed. Read More »

Secret Tape Played for Jurors at Travolta Extortion Trial

Footage from a hidden-camera was reportedly shown before the jury in a Bahamas courtroom on Monday in the case involving an alleged extortion attempt against John Travolta. The tape reportedly shows politician and lawyer Pleasant Bridgewater speaking with Travolta's attorney and requesting $20 million be given to the paramedic, Tarino Lightbourne, who treated the actor's son, Jett, on the day of his death, according to the Associated Press. The tape was reportedly recorded when Bahamas police set up hidden cameras in a hotel room where Bridgewater met with Travolta's lawyer, Michael McDermott, reports the AP. At one point during the taped encounter, Bridgewater reportedly calls Lightbourne on a cell phone to notify him that Travolta's attorney is prepared to offer $250,000. She then relays the message from Lightbourne, who allegedly said, "My mortgage is more than that." Read More »

HTV: Sylvester Stallone Giving Up Acting?

Is Sylvester Stallone giving up acting? The 'Rocky' star tells HTV about his future career plans, saying with a sly smile, "It's all over." Watch the video for more. Read More »

Video: Rob Zombie Honored at Halloween Horror Nights

Rob Zombie, 'Saw' baddie Tobin Bell, 'Deadgirls' star Noah Segan and six-time Oscar-winning special effects makeup artist Rick Baker were awarded for their fright flick works as a special kick-off to Universal Studios Halloween Horror Nights. Watch the video for more with the stars, and live the experience for yourself through the rest of this month! Halloween Horror Nights runs October 9-11, 15-18, 23-25, 28-31. Tickets are on sale at www.universalstudioshollywood.com/hhn The event features six new "scare zones," a new "Terror Tram" backlot experience, a "Rocky Horror Picture Show: A Tribute" and a new "Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure" production. Read More »

Aaron Carter and Karina Smirnoff Get Ready to Rumba

ET joined Aaron Carter and his pro partner Karina Smirnoff at their "Dancing with the Stars" rehearsal, where they dished on preparing for the rumba, and Aaron revealed whether he's asked out his ballroom crush, "Dancing" pro Chelsie Hightower! "She respectfully rejected," Aaron tells us. "But it was respectful." When asked by ET if he has an ideal first-date scenario in mind, Aaron said, "I'm going to keep it professional right now. I respect her. She wants to win, also, with her partner. And I don't want to jeopardize that and I don't want to get in their way." Read More »

Erin Andrews Thanks Law Enforcement Officers for Making Arrest

ESPN reporter Erin Andrews has issued a statement thanking Assistant United States Attorney Wes Hsu and Special Agents for their "dedicated service." Michael David Barrett was arrested Friday in Chicago. He is accused of filming the reporter without her consent or knowledge on multiple occasions. The filming took place through peepholes while she was staying in hotels. Andrews hopes this arrest "will help the countless others who have been similarly victimized." She continued, "I will make every effort to strengthen the laws on a State and Federal level to better protect victims of criminal stalking." Read More »

‘Sex and the City’ Star Chris Noth Engaged!

Actor Chris Noth -- whose character Big marries Carrie Bradshaw on the 'Sex and the City' movie -- is tying the knot in real life! The actor broke the news to ET Canada that he is engaged to longtime girlfriend Tara Lynn Wilson. The couple has a son, Orion Christopher Noth, who turns two in January. Read More »

Jessica Simpson Attends Sister Ashlee’s B-day Bash

The Simpson sisters partied in Las Vegas over the weekend and ET has the pics! Jessica joined Ashlee and her husband Pete Wentz at the Wet Republic pool at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino to celebrate Ashlee's 25th birthday! Read More »

Scarlett Johansson Makes Televised Appearance with Husband Ryan Reynolds

Actress Scarlett Johansson made one of her first public appearances with husband Ryan Reynolds on Saturday night. The couple -- who wed in September of last year -- appeared on "Saturday Night Live" together, while Ryan was hosting the show. Early in the program, Scarlett performed in a sketch with Ryan, playing a porcelain fountain saleswoman. At the end of "SNL," the actress -- wearing a little, black dress -- stood by her husband's side during the show's credits. Read More »

Twit Pic: Kim Kardashian Cops a Cot

Reality star Kim Kardashian finds time to relax whenever and wherever she can, including during a flight layover. Kim tweeted on Saturday night, "At our three hour layover and I found a cot in the airport to sleep in! LOL." The "Keeping up with the Kardashians" star also included a photo of herself at the airport on the makeshift bed, snuggled up in a blanket. To see the many looks of Kim and the other Kardashian girls, click HERE. Read More »