Archive for March 1, 2010

Witness Reports Detail Deadly SeaWorld Whale Attack

ET has obtained witness statement that detail last week's killer whale attack that left a SeaWorld trainer dead. Trainer Dawn Brancheau, 40, passed away after being attacked by the orca named Tilikum or "Tilly" last Wednesday at SeaWorld in Florida. One witness reports, "I saw the trainer was in the water and the whale had a hold of her. The trainers and other employees were trying to get him to let her go." Read More »

Marie Osmond Suspends Las Vegas Show

After her son Michael Bryan's suicide, Marie Osmond has decided to put a halt to her Las Vegas show with brother Donny Osmond. The Donny & Marie show at Flamingo Las Vegas is canceled for the remainder of the week with shows currently scheduled to resume on March 9, according to Flamingo reps. Just today, the autopsy was completed on Marie's son. Read More »

Latest: Autopsy Completed on Marie Osmond’s Son

ET has learned the very latest about the autopsy performed on Michael Bryan. The coroner tells ET that the autopsy was completed Sunday, but the cause of death has not been determined as toxicology results are pending. Bryan's body was released Sunday afternoon. Bryan, one of Marie Osmond's eight children, jumped to his death from his Los Angeles apartment on Friday night, leaving behind a suicide note. Read More »

Roommate of Marie Osmond’s Son: What Happened That Night

Sean Srnik, the roommate to Marie Osmond's son Michael Bryan, talks about what happened the night of the shocking loss of his friend. "Everything seemed fine," Sean says, obviously shaken by the events that transpired Friday night. He describes Michael as "The happiest, most fun guy I've met in my life," saying his suicide was a complete surprise to him. "It's something I would never expect from somebody like this." Read More »

Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie Continue Italian Getaway with Kids

The Brad Pitt-Angelina Jolie clan is back in Venice, Italy to take in the sights. Angelina was snapped carrying their daughter Zahara through the streets of Venice, while Brad held onto a little girl that appeared to be their daughter Shiloh. The family returned to Venice after spending a few days in Paris, France where Angelina was filming her new movie 'The Tourist.' The Pitt-Jolie family was spotted a week ago in Italy alongside Angelina's father Jon Voight. Read More »

Neil Patrick Harris to Direct Musical

"How I Met Your Mother" star Neil Patrick Harris is making a big step from actor to director. The stage vet will be directing the premiere of Rent at the Hollywood Bowl from August 6-8, according to The Hollywood Reporter. In 1997, Harris starred in the Los Angeles production of Rent and won a Drama League Award for his performance. Harris can be seen every Monday night on "HIMYM," airing on CBS. Read More »

Stars Send Outpouring of Affection to Marie Osmond

While at an event to stamp out hunger, stars such as Nick Lachey, Marcia Cross, and Debi Mazar sent their condolences to Marie Osmond and her family upon finding out about the tragic death of her teenage son Michael. "Desperate Housewive"'s Marcia Cross, who holds a masters degree in psychology, said, "What's so devastating about that is, first of all, death is irrevocable, and you think, 'Oh my God, did they have medication? Was there something that could have been done?'...It's heartbreaking." Actress Debi Mazar got to know the Osmond family while competing against Donny Osmond for the mirror ball trophy on "Dancing with the Stars." She knows many people who have suffered from depression, the condition Marie's son fell victim to, and said, "It's quite tragic. They're a very private family." Read More »

Toni Braxton Looking to Enter Dating World

Recently single Toni Braxton confided in ET's Kevin Frazier backstage at the 41st Annual NAACP Image Awards that she is looking for love. Toni said, "I haven't started dating yet…no one has asked me." A stunned Kevin vowed to play matchmaker and is on a mission to find her a date. ET was also sure to speak to many of the night's big winners including Gabourey Sidibe (Outstanding Actress, 'Precious'), Morgan Freeman (Outstanding Actor, 'Invictus'), and Mo'Nique (Outstanding Talk Series, "The Mo'Nique Show"). Read More »

‘Precious’ Star Gabourey Sidibe on Making Friends in Hollywood

The excitement continued for 'Precious' actress Gabourey Sidibe, 'The Blind Side' star Sandra Bullock and 'Invictus' actor Morgan Freeman as the Oscar nominees stepped out onto the red carpet of the 41st NAACP Image Awards.Sidibe won an Image Award for Outstanding Actress In A Motion Picture and talked to ET's Kevin Frazier about her first awards season. "I get to make friends with people who happen to be celebrities. ... I'm just a girl. I'm just lucky." Sidibe also disclosed who she'll be taking to the Oscars, telling Kevin, "It's my mama."Freeman is nominated for an Academy Award for his role in 'Invictus' but reveals he doesn't even have a speech prepared. "If I was voting, I'd be voting for Jeff Bridges," he told ET's red carpet correspondent Garcelle Beauvais of the 'Crazy Heart' actor. Read More »