Archive for February 9, 2010

Rep Reveals How Soon Dr. Conrad Murray Might Return to Work

A rep for Dr. Conrad Murray tells ET how soon the doctor plans on getting back to work following his plea of not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges related to the death of Michael Jackson. The doctor's spokesperson tells ET that although Murray is still in L.A., he intends to go back to work in Las Vegas in a few days. See Murray's lawyer speaking out about his client's "nightmare" experience. Read More »

Jamie Foxx Helps Bring Music to Children

Jamie Foxx and "Lost" star Dominic Monaghan had a special surprise for hundreds of Los Angeles area high-school students on Tuesday. Foxx and Monaghan were on hand at Walt Disney Concert Hall to participate in a special unveiling of more than $100,000 worth of new instruments for the students’ school music programs from Fidelity FutureStage. At the special event, Fidelity Investments and the Los Angeles Philharmonic launched the 2010 Fidelity FutreStage Music Program, part of a national initiative to support and strengthen public school arts programs and to provide student musicians chances to develop their talents. Read More »

‘SI’ Swimsuit Beauty: I Cried When I Saw Myself on the Cover

ET was there to capture Brooklyn Decker's look of sheer surprise as she beheld her Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover for the first time on Monday. The blonde beauty was powerless to contain her glee as she walked into a room and saw her stunning cover photo. “I’m just shocked. I’m never at a loss for words and right now I am,” she told ET. “I feel very thankful and really, really, really happy. And people out there may not understand what a big deal this is in our world, but for me … I feel like the Saints today. I feel like I just won the Super Bowl.” Read More »

Jackie Collins Is Back with a Juicy New Novel

Jackie Collins proves once again she knows how the rich are different. Today she released yet another Hollywood novel, Poor Little B***h Girl, and the setting is Tinseltown, New York, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. and includes both a Hollywood murder trial and a political scandal! "When I write my books people know that they are getting the real truth and not the front page of the tabloid, because I know every side of it," Collins told George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America" this morning. Poor Little B***h Girl continues the saga of the Santangelos [remember Gino and Lucky?] with Annabelle Maestro, the daughter of two Hollywood icons, who runs a high-priced call-girl ring in New York. The murder of her mother brings the black sheep home to Los Angeles to mourn for a parent she never loved -- where she develops a relationship with the quick-witted lawyer, Denver, who's defending the ... Read More »

Former Edwards Aide Turns Over Alleged Sex Tape

Former John Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife Cheri have turned over an alleged sex tape that Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter says belongs to her. A court had ordered that the Youngs turn over the tape by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. A court date in the case is scheduled for tomorrow. The tape allegedly shows Edwards engaged in sexual activities with a pregnant woman. Read More »

Actor Louis Gossett Jr. Fighting Early Stages of Cancer

'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor Louis Gossett Jr. has announced that he's battling the early stages of prostate cancer and is undergoing intensive treatments. The Oscar Award winner spoke of his condition, “I count this diagnosis among the many challenges I have faced in my life and overcome. I expect this to be no different.” The actor won an Academy Award in 1983 for his role in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and has titled his personal memoir An Actor and a Gentleman, set for release on May 17. Read More »

Homocide Ruled in Death of Nancy Kerrigan’s Father

The death of pro-skater Nancy Kerrigan's father has been ruled a homicide. Authorities tell ET: "The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released his findings on the cause and manner of death of Daniel Kerrigan. The Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death was cardiac dysrhytmia following a physical altercation with neck compression causing injury to the neck in the form of a cartilage fracture to the larynx area, in a person with hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular heart disease. The corresponding manner of death has been ruled a homicide. As a result of these conclusions of the Medical Examiner, the investigation into Daniel Kerrigan’s death, and whether any charges in connection with his death are appropriate, remains ongoing." Nancy's father died following an alleged altercation with her brother Mark. Read More »

Tiger Woods and Elin’s Wedding Pastor Offers Couple Marital Advice

The pastor who married Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren has a few words for the couple, whose marriage woes have been splashed all over the tabloids following the pro golfer's infamous November car accident. Rev. Ricky Kirton tells People.com that his message to the pro golfer and his wife is: "Forgive each other. Be there for each other, and it will work out." The pastor reflects on meeting the couple and performing their 2004 wedding ceremony, calling the two "charismatic" and "attractive." He says he's "started to pray for them" ever since he heard reports that their marriage may be headed to divorce. Read More »

La Toya Jackson: ‘You haven’t heard the end’

HTV cameras are on the move with La Toya Jackson, who reacts to the charges against Dr. Conrad Murray in relation to her late brother Michael. As she's leaving the valet at the Four Seasons in Beverly Hills, she rolls down her window and says, "You haven't heard the end." Just yesterday, she told ET: "Michael was murdered and although he died at the hands of Dr. Conrad Murray, I believe Dr. Murray was a part of a much larger plan. There are other individuals involved and I will not rest, and I will continue to fight until all of the proper individuals are brought forth and justice is served." Read More »

Wyclef Jean and Mary J. Blige are Full of Hope for Haiti

Wyclef Jean has tapped into his Haitian spirit by using music and festivities to shed light on the dire need for help and funds in his homeland. He was on hand for the launch of Hope, Help, & Relief Haiti in New York on Monday. Throughout his career, Wyclef has used his celebrity to bring awareness to the needs of Haiti, a nation that faced struggles even prior to the earthquake. Following this natural disaster, Wyclef found his "true destiny," he told ET. Mary J. Blige, who performed a lot of songs from her vast catalogue, said, "You have to put yourself in their shoes and think if it was you, you would want people to come out in the same capacity and help you get out of the situation you're in." The images plastered throughout the media of the people struggling in Haiti have inspired Gayle King to be ... Read More »