Archive for October, 2009

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 »

Twit Pic: Demi Moore & Celebs Rock Out at U2 Concert

Demi Moore, Paris Hilton and 'Twilight' actress Ashley Greene were amongst the celebs to take to their Twitter accounts during the U2 and Black Eyed Peas concert at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California Sunday night-- and ET has the tweets! Moore posted a picture of herself on her Twitter from the concert, while Hilton tweeted that she got to meet the U2 frontman backstage. The socialite writes, "Tonight was incredible! Had the best time! Talked with Bono before he went onstage, he is such an amazing man, I look up to him so much." Greene says of her concert experience, "How to describe the U2 concert? Incredible and inspiring. I'm in awe. Plus my friends rock." Read More »

Rosie O’Donnell on Split: We’re Working Things Out

Rosie O'Donnell tells Howard Stern that she is separated from longtime partner Kelli Carpenter because they have "different living styles," but assures the radio host that the two are "working through it." "I think we're working through what is best for us. ... It's all okay," O'Donnell says of the split. "Kelli and I have a very strong connection. ... I love her very much." Carpenter and O'Donnell will continue to parent their four children, O'Donnell confirms on Stern's show. Read More »

Kate Gosselin a No-Show at Court Hearing

The attorney for Jon Gosselin said on their way into court that he'd be "shocked" if his client's estranged wife didn't show, but that's exactly what happened this morning. Inside the courtroom, the scene was less dramatic -- as Kate Gosselin was not required to attend the proceedings. Her attorney was present. The two sides met after filing contempt motions against each other because of money missing from a joint bank account. On October 13, the judge ordered them both to put all of the money back into the account and show any other money withdrawn was done according to a divorce arbitrator's guidelines. Read More »