Archive for March 4, 2010

Gabourey Sidibe: Chris Rock Grabbed My Butt!

'Precious' Oscar nominee Gabourey Sidibe was honored at the third annual Essence Black Women in Hollywood luncheon in Beverly Hills on Thursday -- and she tells ET's Kevin Frazier that Chris Rock couldn't keep his hands off of her! "As I go up to get my award in a room where my dad is, because he's one of my dates, Chris Rock grabbed my butt with both of his hands -- and then I slapped him back," reports Gaby with a smile. "I didn't think too much of it at all -- but my dad was super pissed." "Some dudes gotta have it -- it's my own fault for being too damn fine," she jokes. Read More »

Kate Gosselin: ‘Dancing with the Stars’ is ‘The Hugest Fear Ever’

Kate Gosselin took a break from "Dancing with the Stars" rehearsals to hit the New York premiere of the Discovery Channel's new documentary series "Life." She worked the red carpet with pro partner Tony Dovolani and she filled us in on her "Dancing" details! "I am all about new challenges, facing my fears – this is like the hugest fear ever because I have never ever danced in my life," says Kate, who says of her partner, "He's a great teacher, because this is not analytical thinking, this is not books, this is not schedule planning, this is like all that other art stuff and he's very good at explaining what I need to do." "She's just a complete role model as a mom," says Tony of Kate. "She's the working mom, takes care of the family, comes into rehearsal completely focused, knows how important this is to be a ... Read More »

Vegas Heavyweights Pay Tribute to Siegfried and Roy

Some of the biggest names on the Las Vegas strip came together on Wednesday to honor Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn at World Magic Seminar XXXIII: A Tribute to Siegfried & Roy at the Orleans Hotel in Sin City.Penn & Teller, Criss Angel, Lance Burton and Darren Romeo attended the event to honor their compatriots in Las Vegas entertainment. March 3, 2010 was declared "Siegfried and Roy Day" by the State of Nevada, and the city of Las Vegas named March 2010 "Siegfried and Roy Month." David Copperfield also contributed comments to the ceremony honoring the legendary Las Vegas duo, though he was not able to be there. Read More »

New Video: Debbie Rowe Visits Michael Jackson’s Final Resting Place

Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson's two older children, visited the late King of Pop's final resting place Thursday. Wearing dark shades and visibly emotional, Rowe paid a visit to Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, CA. Rowe was granted access to the cemetery, but did not gain access to the mausoleum because of security restrictions that only allow people who are on an approved list to enter. While inside, Rowe was surrounded by Jackson's fans who embraced her, sharing in their mourning. A source close to Rowe tells ET Rowe still loves Jackson and is continuing to grieve his loss months after his sudden June 25 death. The source tells ET that despite a judge's ruling that granted her visitation rights to see "Prince" Michael and Paris Jackson, Rowe has not been allowed to visit with the children. Read More »

New Audio: 911 Call in SeaWorld Trainer Dawn Brancheau’s Attack

ET has obtained audio of the 911 call made after SeaWorld trainer Dawn Brancheau was attacked by killer whale Tilikum last Wednesday in Florida. "They are at Shamu Stadium….We actually have a trainer in the water with one of our whales -- the whale that they're not supposed to be in the water with," the caller tells the 911 dispatcher. Read More »

‘Dancing With The Stars’ Contestant Nicole Scherzinger Talks about Partner Derek Hough

ET has the latest... "Dancing With The Stars" contestant and Pussycat Doll Nicole Scherzinger was spotted by Hollywood.tv on Wednesday night where she talked all about her pro partner Derek Hough! "He's wonderful," she says of Hough. "We're having a lot of fun." But something that's not fun about DWTS? The number its doing on her feet! Read More »

In the Wake of the Tragedy: A Loving Look Back at the Osmond Family

In the aftermath of Marie Osmond's son Michael Bryan's death, ET invites you to take a look back at pictures of the Osmond family through the years. Read More »

Ann-Margret to Receive Desert AIDS Project Award

Legendary star Ann-Margret will receive the 2010 "Arts & Activism" award from the Desert AIDS Project next Thursday. Jim Casey, co-chair and presenting sponsor of the Steve Chase Humanitarian Awards, and David Brinkman, Executive Director of Desert AIDS Project, will present the award to the Golden Globe winner who first found fame starring opposite Elvis Presley. Bad weather conditions and a busy filming schedule prevented Ann-Margret from attending the awards ceremony on February 27, but she will visit and tour Desert AIDS Project campus, meet the Desert AIDS team and patients and personally accept the award. Read More »