Archive for February, 2010

SI Swimsuit Models Rock Out in Sin City

The Sports Illustrated Swimsuit models stripped down and partied it up in the desert of Las Vegas on Thursday night at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino's Vanity Nightclub!  The beauties have a calendar full of appearances to promote the annual edition of the magazine. Cover girl Brooklyn Decker has been in a media whirlwind since the big reveal on Monday. She is "still in shock" and explained what gracing the cover means to her: "Being in the issue is like playing in the Super Bowl and then getting on the cover is like winning the MVP." The girls certainly are making quite a statement in Sin City, shutting down the main strip to snap a photo. Brooklyn said, "We really are living up Vegas the way it should be lived up." Read More »

Cardiologist Explains Clinton Heart Procedure

Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Corday goes in depth explaining the heart procedure that former President Bill Clinton underwent on Thursday. Two stents were inserted into one of Clinton's coronary arteries on Thursday at New York Presbyterian Hospital, and Dr. Corday explains that a stent is like a small "metal scaffolding." He tells ET, "When the artery is ballooned open, the stent is then inserted and inflated and it continues to hold the artery open so the artery won't collapse." He adds that medicine is released through the stent to help hold the artery open. Of the procedure in general, Dr. Corday says, "Obviously this is a situation where things had to be done perfectly, but it's done in a routine manner throughout the United States, as a matter of fact, throughout the world." Read More »

Bill Clinton Released from Hospital

Former president Bill Clinton has been released from the hospital. He was accompanied by daughter Chelsea as he was discharged. Former Democratic National Committee chairman Terry McAuliffe broke the news on CBS' "The Early Show." He spread the word, saying, "He's out of the hospital and in the car back enroute to his home [in Chappaqua.]" Douglas Band, Counselor to Clinton, told ET, "President Bill Clinton was released from New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia this morning in excellent health. He warmly thanks the doctors, nurses, and staff of the Hospital for the care he received... President Clinton would also like to thank the many people who extended their best wishes to him for a quick recovery. He looks forward in the days ahead to getting back to the work of his Foundation, and to Haiti relief and recovery efforts." Read More »

‘Glamorous’ Stars Set to ‘Do Good’

ET has the latest... Everyone from Demi Moore to Jennifer Aniston to Kate Hudson to Courteney Cox have all put their hats in the directing ring for Glamour Reel Moments and now is your chance to have your story told by another A-list lady! Glamour Reel Moments, presented by Hyundai, is an annual contest where famous women get behind the camera to direct a film inspired by Glamour readers. This year's theme is "Do Good" and if you have a funny, ironic, or inspiring moment when you gave back and helped out, then log on to www.glamalert.com/reelmoments to enter your story -- which could end up being brought to the big screen by one of Hollywood's biggest stars! Glamour Reel Moments films have shown in more than 25 film festivals and has been responsible for 14 female directorial debuts. Read More »

Video: Celebs Light Up the Runway in All-Star Fashion Show

ET was there as Kristin Chenoweth, Kim Kardashian, former "American Idol" champ Jordin Sparks and many more walked the runway in red dresses created by America's top designers at the Heart Truth's Red Dress Fashion Show in New York on Thursday night -- and the stars also reacted to former President Bill Clinton's health scare. "It's so amazing to be part of something that is spreading awareness about a serious issue [heart disease], but at the same time we get to do it fun," said Jordin, who noted that her great grandmother passed away from heart disease about two years ago. "I'm honored to be here to walk in the show tonight," said Kim, who added that she's enjoyed the whirlwind last few weeks leading up to her boyfriend Reggie Bush's big Super Bowl win. Read More »

Clinton Doctor Says Prognosis ‘Excellent’

Bill Clinton's doctor spoke out on Thursday night, saying that the former President did not recently suffer a heart attack and that his prognosis is excellent. Clinton underwent a procedure to insert two stents into a coronary artery at New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York City earlier on Thursday. His wife, U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and daughter Chelsea are currently by his side. Dr. Allan Schwartz said that after Clinton had experienced repeated episodes of chest discomfort, it was decided to admit him to the hospital for testing. "President Clinton responded appropriately and promptly to warning symptoms," the physician reported. Read More »

Alec Baldwin Paparazzi Incident

Alec Baldwin was allegedly involved in an incident with a photographer earlier today in New York City. The NYPD tells ET that a photographer grabbed Baldwin's arm and he grabbed the photographer's arm. The police say that no arrests were made and no one was injured. There will be no police report from the incident. Read More »

ET Exclusive: Nancy Kerrigan Breaks Her Silence

Nancy Kerrigan is breaking her silence today only to ET's Mary Hart: The former Olympic skating star is speaking out in her first interview on-camera since the death of her father. "I love him and I miss him," says a tearful Nancy, clearly still very much in pain. "We're all devastated. My dad was the center of our life and he did everything for everybody, more than we ever knew. It's just amazing the kind of person he was. ... We were together all the time. ... We were so lucky to have had him." On January 24, Nancy and her family's world came crashing down when Daniel Kerrigan passed away after an alleged altercation with his son Mark. Mark is being evaluated at a mental hospital after being arrested on assault and battery charges, but what exactly happened inside their home has yet to be revealed. Nancy and her ... Read More »

Jaycee Dugard’s Diary Entries Revealed

In court on Thursday, an attorney read emotionally charged diary entries reportedly written by Jaycee Dugard, the alleged rape and kidnap victim who was purportedly held in the backyard of an Antioch, CA man's home for 18 years. People.com reports that El Dorado County Deputy District Attorney James Clinchard recited several of Dugard’s diary entries in court because lawyers for Dugard’s alleged captors, Phillip Garrido and his wife Nancy, wish to learn the current whereabouts of Dugard and the two daughters Garrido is accused of fathering with her. "How can I ever tell him how I want to be free?" Dugard reportedly wrote in 2003, six years prior to charges being brought against the Garridos, who are accused of abducting Dugard outside her South Lake Tahoe home in 1991 when she was 11. Read More »

Shia LaBeouf to Run L.A. Marathon for U.S. Vets

'Transformers' star Shia LaBeouf plans to run the Los Angeles Marathon on behalf of U.S. VETS. Read on for details… LaBeouf will join the thousands of L.A. joggers on Sunday, March 21 to help bring attention to America's largest nonprofit organization that provides comprehensive services to veterans in need, including those recently returning from Afghanistan and Iraq. The race begins at Dodgers Stadium and winds for 26.2 miles through the city, finishing in Santa Monica. Read More »