Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 4:16 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
TAG Heuer, a Swiss watch company, announced Friday a plan to cut back on advertisements that use the image of Tiger Woods.
"The partnership with Tiger Woods will continue," said Jean-Christophe Babin, president and CEO of TAG Heuer, "but we will downscale the use of his image in certain markets for a period of time, depending on his decision about returning to professional golf. We will continue to actively support the Tiger Woods Foundation."The company's statement also said its decision to "modify" Tiger's role was made in order to "respect his desire of privacy."
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 3:40 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
"Oye como va!" Guitar hero Carlos Santana helped raise nearly $40,000 toward fighting hunger, and ET has the details.
In November, Santana partnered with Three Square Food Bank, World Hunger Year (WHY) and AEG Live to help children in need by collecting food and monetary donations at his resident show, Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits, at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. Plus, the “Smooth” artist’s Milagro Foundation made a donation toward the cause.
The combined efforts raised close to $40,000, which will help provide 120,000 meals to Las Vegas families in need.
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 3:35 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Bette Midler is celebrating the arrival of 2010 with a special New Year’s Eve performance of her Las Vegas extravaganza The Showgirl Must Go On.
Limited packages for the Showgirl’s signature "Smug Mutha" experience, including a front row ticket to The Showgirl Must Go On, an autographed show program, a VIP escort into the theatre, two drink vouchers and the chance to meet and take a photo with The Divine Miss M. backstage after the show, are also available on Wed., Dec. 30 and Thurs., Dec. 31. The “Smug Mutha” experience costs $2,010 per person and is available at www.ticketmaster.com.
Bette ends her two-year engagement at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Jan. 31, 2010.
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 2:26 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Who-ville police "arrested" the Grinch on charges of stealing Christmas at Universal Studios Hollywood as the Los Angeles County Sheriff and dozens of elementary schoolchildren looked on.
The stunt was a kick off to the 13 Days of Grinchmas at the theme park. Some features of Grinchmas include a Grinchmas Winter Wonderland with real snow, nightly tree lighting of the 60 foot Grinchmas tree, and celeb readings of Dr. Seuss' famous book, The Grinch Who Stole Christmas!
Grinchmas will go on from December 19 until December 31 and is included in the price of park admission. For more information, visit www.UniversalStudiosHollywood.com.
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 2:02 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has obtained a statement from Jon Gosselin's attorney Mark Heller after the news that Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce was finalized on Friday. Heller released the following statement to ET: "While the arbitration proceedings are still a work in progress, Jon and Kate will remain binded in their commitment to their eight wonderful children. Jon is confident that he and Kate will be able to move forward in a fashion that will be in the best interest of the Gosselin family." Kate's attorney Mark Momjian told ET earlier: "Our client will continue to reside with all eight of her children in the former marital home. This was Kate's primary focus from the very start of the case, and we are very pleased with the final outcome."
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 11:52 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
In stark contrast to a statement made by Jon Gosselin's attorney yesterday -- saying the couple would remain legally married through the new year -- a Pennsylvania judge has signed their divorce petition, making their split legit.
The judge signed the final papers early Friday morning, making Jon and Kate Gosselin's divorce official. The estranged reality couple separated this past summer and filed for divorce on June 22, 2009.
Jon and Kate have stated over the past several months that they will not move their eight children
from their Pennsylvania home. Both parents said they will move back and forth into the residence to accommodate a joint custody agreement.
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 11:30 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has the latest...
With 2010 just around the corner, singer/actress Mandy Moore reveals in the new issue of Shape magazine her list of resolutions for the New Year.
1. Hit the farmers’ market every week
"Ryan [Adams, her husband] is an amazing cook, and there's a farmers' market about a mile from our house,” she says. "I love the idea of getting up early on Sundays and walking to the market to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. It's a good way to start my day."
2. Finally start a garden
“I want to try to grow some of my own vegetables. I’m curious to see if I can actually keep a garden going, because I usually kill my houseplants,” she says. “Luckily, Ryan’s really into the idea, so he’ll make sure nothing dies.”
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 11:25 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
There is no denying it and no way around it -- Brad Pitt -- who turns the big 4-6 today -- is H-O-T! Take a look at the star's journey from a 27-year-old relative newcomer to a 46-year-old superstar and father of six. Short hair, long hair, scruffy and clean-shaven -- he's donned every style and managed to look good every time! Take a gander at the superstar as he smolders through the years!
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Posted in December 18, 2009 ¬ 7:00 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
There is no denying it and no way around it. Brad Pitt -- who turns the big 4-6 today -- is H-O-T! Take a look at the star's journey from a 31-year-old relative newcomer to a 46-year-old superstar and father of six. Short hair, long hair, scruffy and clean-shaven -- he's donned every style and managed to look good every time! Take a gander at Brad Pitt as he smolders through the years!
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Posted in December 17, 2009 ¬ 4:31 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Actress Leelee Sobieski gave birth to her first child on Wednesday!
People magazine reports that the 'Public Enemies' star and her fiancé Adam Kimmel welcomed a baby girl on Wednesday night in New York City. There is no word yet on a name for the little girl.
People reports that Sobieski and Kimmel became engaged in June and that Sobieski told the mag that the couple would possibly wed in spring 2010.
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