Archive for January, 2010

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt to Help Earthquake Victims in Haiti

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have pledged themselves to assist Wyclef Jean in relief efforts for those affected by the high magnitude earthquake in Haiti. The philanthropic Hollywood power couple said, "We are devastated by the news from Haiti. We will work closely with our good friend Wyclef Jean to support the humanitarian efforts on the island and help those who have been injured and left without homes and shelter." Angelina and Brad traveled to Haiti in recent years to donate their time and support to Wyclef’s charity Yele Haiti. Read More »

Michael Douglas Comments on His Relative Casey Johnson’s Passing

Michael Douglas, who is a distant relative of Casey Johnson's family, expressed his feelings on her passing on Tuesday night in New York City. Speaking at the National Board of Review Film Awards, he told ET, "It's a terrible, terrible tragedy. [Casey’s dad] Woody is a distant relative, a dear, dear friend of mine. My heart goes out to him and his ex-wife Sale, Casey's mom. It's the worst thing that could happen to anyone, losing a child." Of having contact with Casey's immediate family since her death, he replied that he hadn't seen them, but said, "I've talked briefly. They're grieving, as one would expect, and there's nothing really you can do. I think it just takes a lot of time. It's a tragedy." Read More »

Wyclef Jean Issues Plea for Assistance for Haitian Earthquake Victims

Haiti native Wyclef Jean is asking for assistance for victims of a 7.0 magnitude earthquake that struck near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday. The singer told ET, "Haiti today faced a natural disaster of unprecedented proportion, an earthquake unlike anything the country has ever experienced. "The magnitude 7.0 earthquake -- and several very strong aftershocks -- struck only 10 miles from Port-au-Prince. Read More »

Jackie Chan Finally Meets His Match

Madame Tussauds recently unveiled its wax figure of Jackie Chan, and the acrobatic actor was on hand to meet his match. “The good thing is, I will never get old,” Chan said of his waxy look-alike. Watch the video for more! Read More »

Sarah Palin Makes Her FOX News Debut

Former republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin made her debut on FOX News Tuesday night on "The Bill O'Reilly Factor." Palin, who has been named an analyst for the cable network, said in opening, "I'm grinning today, and I'm so appreciative of the opportunity." She said that she plans to "provide the fair and the balanced reporting that the voters of America deserve." Read More »

Casey Johnson Death Certificate Revealed

ET has obtained the death certificate of Casey Johnson. The late heiress' death certificate indicates that the 30-year-old, officially named Sale Trotter Case Johnson, died January 4, 2010. The cause of death is listed as "deferred" and the manner of death is "pending investigation." Read More »

Joey Fatone Welcomes Baby No. 2

Former "Dancing with the Stars" competitor and *NSYNC singer Joey Fatone is a new dad for the second time! Fatone's wife Kelly gave birth to their second daughter, Kloey, in Orlando on Monday night, says People.com. The newborn weighed 5 pounds, 8 ounces. "Kloey's so small," Fatone tells the site. "She looks like a little doll. But she's healthy and doing just fine." Read More »

David Copperfield Rape Investigation Closed

Illusionist David Copperfield reportedly won’t face charges from the federal prosecutors who investigated rape allegations against him for two years. A court document filed Tuesday by Assistant U.S. Attorney Susan Roe indicates that prosecutors have closed the investigation, says the Associated Press. Copperfield’s accuser, reportedly a former Miss Washington contestant, claimed the illusionist sexually assaulted her on his private island in the Bahamas in 2007. Copperfield’s lawyers said he denied the allegations. Read More »

President Barack Obama and First Lady Set TV Rules

President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama aren't watching "Jersey Shore," but they admit that the First Family does make time for television. The parents of first daughters Malia, 11, and Sasha, 8, tell People magazine that they only allow their girls to watch Nickelodeon and the Disney Channel. "They can only watch the kid-TV channels for the most part, because you just never know," says Mrs. Obama. The president adds, "Unless they want to watch football with me, which they're always welcome. But somehow they haven't been drawn to that yet." Mr. and Mrs. Obama say they tend to be drawn to sports programming in the morning. The couple tells the publication that they tune in to ESPN's "Sports Center" while working out. I tend to be much more informed about sports than I'd like," Mrs. Obama says while laughing. The president chimes in, saying, "No, that's not true. ... Read More »

Jackson Ex Debbie Rowe Wins Lawsuit

Debbie Rowe, the ex-wife of Michael Jackson, beat a member of the paparazzi in the courts -- but not on the street. The photog accused Debbie of assault while he was taking pictures of her during a pap crush following Michael's death.  After their court date, Debbie was cleared of the allegations and won her case. Read More »