Archive for February, 2010

Buzz Bissinger on Tiger’s Apology: ‘He Doesn’t Exude Human Warmth’

Was Tiger Woods' long-awaited mea culpa genuine? Pulitzer Prize-winning sports journalist Buzz Bissinger, who wrote that recent Vanity Fair cover story on the embattled golf star, tells ET that he didn't buy what Tiger was saying today. "I don't think he advanced the ball one inch. … It was Tiger as controlled and controlling as ever," he says. "I rate it poorly in the sense that I don't know what it did," he continues. "I think he may have a human defect in a sense -- I mean, I think he probably did as much as he possibly could, but he doesn't exude a human warmth. … The most emotion I saw in that very staged press conference was from his mother." Read More »

Tiger Woods in Pictures

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Choose Mary Hart’s Oscar Gown!

Will it be an eye-catching orange? Beautiful blue? Or awesome aqua? With the 82nd Annual Academy Awards only nine days away, our Mary Hart is getting geared up for the most star-studded red carpet of the year! This year, ET is partnering with USA Weekend to give readers, for the first time ever, a chance to choose the gown she'll wear on the big night! Mary, along with "Entertainment Tonight" head stylist Anya Sarre, whittled the choice down from 45 dresses to just three. The first choice is a Romona Keveza royal blue number. "It was made to my measurements and it's really comfortable," Mary says. Read More »

Tiger Woods’ Mom Says She’s ‘So Proud’ of Him

What did Tiger Woods' mother Kultida Woods tell the embattled golf great after his public apology? "I said, 'I'm so proud of you. Never think you stand alone. Mom will always be there for you and I love you,'" Kultida told ESPN.com. Tiger faced the press in person on Friday 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. Read More »

Sean Penn Charged with Battery, Vandalism

Sean Penn is facing misdemeanor charges of battery and vandalism. The star will be arraigned March 22 on the two charges, Los Angeles city attorney's spokesman Frank Mateljan told the Associated Press on Friday. Mateljan said that Penn allegedly kicked a photographer in October 2009, and also allegedly damaged the photographer's camera. Read More »

New Video: Tiger Woods’ Public Statement — Part Three

In part three of Tiger Woods' public apology Friday, the golf star said he would continue to receive treatment and therapy, as well as return to his faith of Buddhism. "I owe it to my family to become a better person," Woods said. "I owe it to those closest to me to become a better man. That's where my focus will be." "Part of following this path, for me, is Buddhism…," Woods said, adding that he regularly practiced his faith since childhood until recently drifting away from it. Woods said his religion helps him to learn restraint and not give in to temptations. Read More »

New Video: Tiger Woods’ Public Statement — Part Two

Tiger Woods' public statement Friday morning acknowledged his marital infidelity and included a list of apologies. Watch the video for part two of Woods' public mea culpa. "I was unfaithful," Woods said. "I had affairs. I cheated. What I did was not acceptable, and I’m the only person to blame." "I convinced myself that normal rules didn't apply," he went on to say. "I never thought about who I was hurting. Instead, I thought only about myself." Read More »

Nike on Tiger Woods’ Statement: We Fully Support Him

Tiger Woods' sponsor Nike is reacting to his public statement on Friday. "Tiger has apologized and made his position clear. Nike fully supports him and his family. We look forward to him returning to golf," a Nike spokesperson told ET. See what the company behind Tiger's videogame had to say about his apology. Read More »

New Video: Tiger Woods’ Public Statement — Part One

Tiger Woods takes the podium to make public amends for his affairs. In part one of his full statement, he says, "For all that I have done, I am so sorry." He also addresses reports that his wife attacked him following revelations that he had been unfaithful, saying, "Elin never hit me that night or any other night. ... Elin has shown enormous grace and poise throughout this ordeal. Elin deserves praise, not blame." Watch the video to see Tiger as he delivers his apology, and keep checking back here for parts two and three. Read More »

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 »