Archive for October, 2009

ESPN Analyst Affair Scandal: Restraining Order and Divorce Papers

In new court papers obtained by ET, Brooke Hundley, the purported mistress of ESPN analyst Steve Phillips, alleges that he coerced her into a relationship. ET has obtained the restraining order sought by Hundley after she says she was harassed by Phillips. The handwritten complaint states, in part: "Steve bought me a strong drink and then cornered me while coming out of the bathroom with no one in sight trying to persuade me to come to his hotel suite to spend the night." Read More »

Kanye West Criminal Charges Dropped

Kanye West, who made headlines last month for interrupting Taylor Swift's MTV Video Music Awards acceptance speech, is no longer facing criminal charges related to an alleged altercation with photogs in an airport last year. A court commissioner has dropped charges against West and his road manager, says the Associated Press, adding that the rapper and photogs have arrived at civil settlements over the case. West’s lawyer says the star and his road manager -- who allegedly scrapped with the shutterbugs at Los Angeles International Airport in 2008 -- have gone through 12 hours of anger-management classes. Read More »

Rosie O’Donnell to Continue Cruise?

With rumors of Rosie O'Donnell and wife Kelli splitting, will their R Family Cruises continue? ET knows!  The company told ET just today that it will continue to be "business as usual" for R Family Cruises, as they will not cancel any of their planned trips. Kelli will continue to oversee the vacation packages with partner Gregg Kaminsky and cruises that have been scheduled, however, it is unclear whether Rosie will continue to participate. The company points out that Rosie's participation has never been guaranteed, as her other projects have made her unavailable in the past. Read More »

Patrick Swayze’s Widow Lisa Niemi Speaking Out

ET has the latest... Patrick Swayze's widow will be speaking out for the first time since her beloved husband passed away almost six weeks ago. Lisa Niemi is scheduled to appear on Tuesday at The Women's Conference in Long Beach, CA where she will join a round table discussion with Susan St. James and Elizabeth Edwards. The topic will be Grief, Healing and Resilience. The annual conference will be hosted by Maria Shriver and her husband, Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger. Read More »

HTV: Pumpkin Picking with Jessica Alba & Baby Honor Marie

Little Miss Honor Marie Warren shows that Suri Cruise isn't the only fashionable Hollywood tot! Jessica Alba doted on her well-dressed daughter as the two are spotted by HTV at Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch. Sporting a denim vest over a plaid button-up and red shoes, Honor Marie looks perfectly suited for the fall season. Jessica appears equally fab in a black top and boots with skinny jeans, looking on as her little girl plays about in the hay. Read More »

Stars Shimmer in Cartier in Beverly Hills

The stars were rocking Cartier at the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Awards in Beverly Hills on Thursday night. Decked out in diamonds, Demi Moore singled out one piece that stands above the rest. Pointing to her ring finger, she said, "The best one is right there." She was referring to her 1937 Cartier wedding band that represents her marriage to Ashton Kutcher. Princess Grace, known in Hollywood as Grace Kelly, was posthumously honored with the Rodeo Drive Walk of Style Award. Her son, Prince Albert II of Monaco, accepted the award on his mother's behalf. Read More »

Win Chance to Spend Halloween with Heidi Klum

Want to trick or treat with the stars? Modelinia is putting your seamstress skills and creativity to the test in a contest that could win you the chance to party with Heidi Klum on Halloween night. All those who are age 21 plus are challenged to post a photo of their best Halloween costume. The winner will receive two tickets to the ultra-exclusive and star-studded Halloween party hosted by supermodel and "Project Runway" Heidi Klum in Hollywood. Are you in or are you out? Click here to enter and vote. The entry deadline is October 25. Read More »

Pharmacist Testifies in Anna Nicole Smith Case

A pharmacist testified Thursday that he told a doctor he wouldn't fill one of Anna Nicole Smith's drug prescriptions because he felt it could lead to "pharmaceutical suicide" for the late actress, says the Associated Press. Ira Freeman told the court that five months prior to Smith's 2007 drug-related death, he received a fax from Dr. Sandeep Kapoor on behalf of Smith's psychiatrist Dr. Khristina Eroshevich requesting six drugs, which included opiates and methadone, a painkiller. "I called Dr. Kapoor," Freeman said. "I said, 'This is crazy. This is pharmaceutical suicide. The dosages are way out of whack.' I said I wouldn't fill it and no pharmacy in California would." Read More »

Sheriff in ‘Balloon Boy’ Incident Shows Humor, Resolve in Blog

Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden shoots from the hip when recounting last week's "Balloon Boy" incident -- and subsequent backlash -- in his new blog, showing his sense of resolve – and humor – amid the media frenzy surrounding the story. In his "The Bull's Eye – Straight Shooting from the Sheriff" blog, this week titled "Up, Up and Away," he delivers some "insight into public response to this incident and what we have had to deal with behind the scenes" after six-year-old Falcon Heene, believed to be trapped in a rogue, experimental flying saucer-shaped balloon, turned up in the family's garage attic. Alderden says his office has received over 500 e-mails and a like number of phone calls from all over the world, from Germany to Fiji. Many contained suggestions on how to perform a rescue, including, "Harrier aircraft, hot air balloons with nets, sky divers, blimps, ultra-lights, para-gliders, ... Read More »

Lawyer: John Travolta ‘Wanted Closure’ in Extortion Case

A lawyer for John Travolta is speaking out about the star’s emotions following the news that his extortion case was declared a mistrial. "He was upset as he wanted closure," attorney Mike Ossi tells People.com. "The family wants to privately begin the long and difficult healing process – as well as to properly honor Jett's memory – without the cloud of this litigation over their heads. But he said he is committed to cooperating with authorities so justice can be served." Ossi says Travolta, his wife Kelly Preston and their 9-year-old daughter Ella Bleu "are spending all their time together" following the loss of their son and brother Jett earlier this year. Read More »