Posted in January 26, 2010 ¬ 2:39 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
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With the news that Nancy Kerrigan's father died following an alleged altercation with her brother Mark, Kerrigan's fellow skater Tara Lipinski offers her words of support.
“My sincerest, heartfelt condolences go out to Nancy and her family during this difficult time," Lipinski says. "Nancy’s father was always a dedicated and loving supporter of her's throughout her career and her life. She was a huge influence on me when I was an up-and-coming skater and I was extremely fortunate, later in my career, to have shared the ice with someone that I looked up to so much. As a fellow member of the skating community, I wish her the best and offer her my support. I pray that she finds strength and peace in her life while dealing with this devastating tragedy."
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Posted in January 26, 2010 ¬ 1:17 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
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After suffering from what her family called a "life-threatening period of time," Charlie Sheen's wife Brooke Mueller has been released from a Los Angeles hospital.
John Fiore, Brooke's father, tells ET that Brooke was released from the hospital Monday night and that her mother picked her up.
Mueller was battling a case of pneumonia after being rushed to an L.A. hospital on January 19 with a 105-degree fever.
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Posted in January 26, 2010 ¬ 11:02 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Denise Richards breaks her silence for the first time since her ex-husband Charlie Sheen's alleged domestic dispute that took place on Christmas day with his current wife Brooke Mueller.
Richards tells Oprah Winfrey that Sheen called her collect from jail, saying that he didn't want the day to go by without saying Merry Christmas to their daughters, Lola and Sam. "It's sad. It's a sad situation. ... Their dad was in jail on Christmas," Richards says, adding that her daughter learned that her father was behind bars from a child in her kindergarten class.
When asked if she thinks Sheen has a problem, Richards responds, "Yeah, I think that Charlie has a very sharp tongue. ... He played on my insecurities."
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Posted in January 26, 2010 ¬ 10:29 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Actor James McAvoy is going to be a daddy!
Known for his roles in 'Wanted' and 'Atonement,' the 30-year-old actor is expecting his first child with wife Anne-Marie Duff, 39, People.com reports.
"We are happy to confirm that James McAvoy and Anne-Marie Duff are expecting their first child," McAvoy's rep told the publication. "We have no further comment or information at this time."
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Posted in January 26, 2010 ¬ 10:17 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Making good on his promise, John Travolta personally flew a Boeing 707 to Haiti with relief supplies.
The actor and his wife, Kelly Preston, flew to Haiti with six tons of ready-to-eat military rations and medical supplies, the Associated Press reports. Fuel for the trip was provided by Qantas airlines.
"We have the ability to actually help make a difference in the situation in Haiti and I just can't see not using this plane to help," he told reporters on the ground.
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Posted in January 26, 2010 ¬ 7:52 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Is Justin Timberlake going from "SexyBack" to Ivy League? Sort of… Hasty Pudding Theatricals, a Harvard University drama troupe, has named Timberlake "Man of the Year." He will be bestowed this honor on February 5, when the organization roasts the star. Anne Hathaway was tapped the "Woman of the Year." Complete with a parade, her ceremony will take place on January 28.
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Posted in January 26, 2010 ¬ 7:51 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Dick Van Dyke has dazzled audiences for decades with his breakout performance in Disney's 1964 classic, 'Mary Poppins,' and ET was exclusively with the star Friday night in L.A. before he took the stage in Broadway's award-winning rendition of the enchanting tale.
Famed for playing the singing, dancing chimney sweep Bert alongside Julie Andrews' magical nanny in the big-screen masterpiece, Dick actually pulled double duty in the film, also donning heavy makeup to play crabby bank director Mr. Dawes Senior.
The 84-year-old entertainer shared his excitement with ET about reprising the latter role on stage at the Ahmanson Theatre on Friday night.
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Posted in January 25, 2010 ¬ 11:21 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Jessica Simpson and her pals Cacee Cobb and Ken Paves are teaming up with the Nashville charity Soles4Souls to accumulate 50,000 pairs of shoes in 50 days for victims of the Haitian earthquake crisis.
Simpson speaks out in a video about the charity, saying, "Let's all do everything that we can for the tragedy in Haiti."
Check out www.50000shoes.com to find out how you can help.
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Posted in January 25, 2010 ¬ 11:00 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
It's that time of year and once again fashion guru Steven "Cojo" Cojocaru is counting down the best and worst fashions to hit the red carpet!
Tonight, he reveals his faves and not-so-faves from the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
On the best-dressed list, Christina Applegate comes in fifth in her Roberto Cavalli gown. "You are not only elegant, you are swell-egant," Cojo enthused about Christina.
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Posted in January 25, 2010 ¬ 9:11 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
In the wake of Nancy Kerrigan's father's death and the arrest of her brother on Sunday, the skating champ's figure-skating peers have reportedly reached out to her to share their condolences. People reports that Kristi Yamaguchi sent Kerrigan her condolences via text mail. According to the mag, Kerrigan replied, "Thank you…I appreciate all the support I've been getting." "I am so saddened for Nancy," Yamaguchi said. "My heart goes out to Nancy and her family."
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