Archive for March 22, 2010

Rosie O’Donnell Opens Up on New Show, Sandra Bullock

Rosie O'Donnell spoke out Monday night in New York City about her new talk show, headed to airwaves in 2011, and she also expressed support for Sandra Bullock. Calling the format of her new show, "laughter and love in the afternoon," O'Donnell said that the program will be "a single topic, hour-long show about life, love and laughter." She said there will be "no desk" and "no celebs promoting movies," but that there "may be a few giveaways." "It's gonna be a lot different because I'm a lot older, you know. It'll be a dozen years since leaving my own show when we go back on the air and I've grown a lot and I think that it's time," O'Donnell said. Read More »

CA Attorney General’s Office Wants Dr. Conrad Murray’s Medical License Restricted

The office of California Attorney General Jerry Brown wants to restrict Dr. Conrad Murray from being able to practice medicine in California until the criminal case against him, pertaining to the June 25, 2009 death of Michael Jackson, is resolved.  ET has learned that the office filed a legal motion to restrict Murray's license until the criminal case against the physician concludes. The office calls Dr. Murray's alleged conduct "reprehensible." The motion was filed on behalf of the Medical Board of California before Dr. Murray's April 5 hearing. The embattled physician, who has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and is no longer permitted to administer anesthetics, has pleaded not guilty and denied any wrongdoing related to Jackson's death. Read More »

‘Bachelor’ Jake Pavelka Reveals What He Thinks of Kate Gosselin

ET has the latest... With rumors that "Dancing With The Stars" hopeful Kate Gosselin has been difficult, "The Bachelor"'s Jake Pavelka has nothing but kind words for the mother of eight. "Just met Kate Gosselin," he recently tweeted. "Super nice! I'm impressed the negative media hasn't affected her spirit." "Kate's a great person," he wrote. "I was really happy to see her having fun with Tony, her dance partner." Read More »

Mo’Nique to Sandra Bullock: Call Me if You Need Me

Actress Mo'Nique has a message for her fellow Oscar winner Sandra Bullock, following tabloid reports that her husband Jesse James had an affair with tattoo model Michelle McGee. ET's Kevin Frazier caught up with the 'Precious' actress on the first leg of her Spread the Love comedy tour in New Orleans, LA where she had some kind words for both Bullock and her husband. "To my sweet sister Sandra, my prayers are with you. My prayers are also with your husband, baby. That is between the two of you and I hope ya'll make it work." On Thursday, James broke his silence regarding the rumors of his marital infidelity and apologized for the "grief" he said he's caused Bullock and his children. "It's hard but that's their business. Let them go through their situation," Mo'Nique said of the couple's reported rough patch. "I don't wish her nothing but happiness, along with ... Read More »

Ben Affleck Raises Awareness To Troubled African Nation

ET has the latest... Ben Affleck is lending his efforts to the African nation of Congo by launching the new initiative. Read on for details. The Academy Award winner has launched the Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI), which supports Congolese organizations that help survivors of rape and sexual violence, helps reintegrated child soldiers into their communities, increases access to health care and education, promotes economic opportunity and creates community-level peace and reconciliation programs. "The situation in eastern Congo has been neglected for far too long -- it is one of the worst humanitarian tragedies in the world,” said Affleck, who returned today from a five-day trip to the region. "I brought together this unique collection of partners in order to bring their experience in humanitarian relief and sustainable development to bear as we focus like never before on local solutions to challenges in this region. Right now, the attention paid to this ... Read More »

Stars Raise Money to Erase Alzheimer’s

Alzheimer's has afflicted loved ones of celebs such as Seth Rogen and Gilles Marini. Along with a long list of other philanthropic stars, such as Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher, they came together to raise money last Thursday at the 18th Annual "A Night at Sardi's" event in Beverly Hills. Pouring his heart out, Seth told ET, "I know people personally that are affected by Alzheimer's and it's a horrible disease and to see it first-hand is just really depressing." He contributed to the evening by telling jokes and vowed, "I will not sing. I made a no singing deal specifically." Beyond the rock-hard muscles, Gilles tapped into his softer side for the occasion. "Every 70 seconds, someone is being diagnosed with Alzheimer's. Obviously I have people in my family with Alzheimer's…I believe it touches everyone and it's important to get rid of this disease and helping with what we ... Read More »