Archive for February 19, 2010

Tiger Woods’ Videogame Sponsor Reacts to His Apology

EA SPORTS, the videogame company behind the popular Tiger Woods PGA Tour franchise, is speaking out about the golf great's public apology on Friday. "It was good to see Tiger address the public today, and we're supportive of his focus toward family and rebuilding his life," said Peter Moore, president of EA SPORTS. "He remains one of the greatest athletes in history, and as a long-standing partner, we look forward to seeing Tiger back on the golf course when the time is right for him and his family." Woods' sponsors such as Gillette and Tag Heuer have scaled back the use of the sports star's image in their advertising campaigns, while AT&T and Accenture have outright dropped Woods. Read More »

Disney Announces Opening Date of Captain EO Attraction

ET reported exclusively back in December that Disney's famous 3-D attraction Captain EO, featuring Michael Jackson, would be coming back to Disneyland -- and now we can tell you when. Captain EO will re-open on Tuesday, February 23. For more, click here. Read More »

Tiger Woods: I Lost Track of What I Was Taught

Tiger Woods faced the press in person for the first time since his infamous car accident in November, offering a slew of apologies for his "selfish behavior" -- and a surprising announcement about his future in golf. "Every one of you have good reason to be critical of me," he said from PGA headquarters. "I want to say to each of you ... I am deeply sorry for my irresponsible and selfish behavior." Addressing reports of multiple mistresses, Tiger said, "I was unfaithful, I had affairs, I cheated. I am the only person to blame." Read More »

Bob Newhart to Celebrate 50 Years in Showbiz

Comedian Bob Newhart is gearing up to celebrate 50 years of his storied showbiz career. The comedian is celebrating his 50th anniversary by presenting two of his best films at the American Cinematheque's Aero Theatre in Santa Monica -- 'Hot Millions' (1968) and 'Cold Turkey' (1971), which stars Dick Van Dyke. The funnyman will also discuss his illustrious career on March 9 at a Grammy Museum tribute and on June 1 at a TV Academy salute. Click here for more information on Newhart's upcoming appearances and for a look back at his career! Read More »

ET To Stream Tiger Woods Announcement

At 8 a.m. PST, Tiger Woods will speak out for the first time since his headline-making car accident last November -- and ETonline will be streaming from the PGA headquarters where he will make his announcement. Check back then to see today's big news event happening LIVE. Read More »

Tiger Woods Only on Brief Hiatus from Rehab

Following his anticipated press conference that is to take place on Friday morning, Tiger Woods has plans to report back to rehab. PGA Tour commissioner Tim Finchem wrote a letter Thursday explaining the timing of events to take place in the days to come. According to the Associated Press, the note reads in part: "As we understand it, Tiger's therapy called for a week's break at this time during which he has spent a few days with his children and then will make his statement before returning. Accordingly, there was very little flexibility in the date for the announcement." The golfer will speak during a golf tournament sponsored by Accenture, the first company to drop Woods. Finchem's letter, according to the AP, said that the PGA Tour spoke to Accenture about the scheduling of the press conference and "they understand that the PGA Tour was not involved in determining the ... Read More »