Archive for March, 2010

Divorce Lawyer Says Dennis Hopper is Dying

An attorney for actor Dennis Hopper has indicated in divorce court filings obtained by ET that the actor is dying and unable to receive chemotherapy treatment for prostate cancer. Attorney Joseph Mannis described Hopper's health in new court documents filed Wednesday, saying the star weighs 100 pounds and is too ill to be deposed related to his divorce case. The Associated Press reports that lawyers for Hopper's estranged wife Victoria are arguing over whether or not to take the actor's deposition. Mannis also indicates in the papers that Hopper cannot tolerate stressful situations and long conversations, but he would be able to attend a Friday ceremony unveiling his star at the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Read More »

Lawyer Analyzes Possible Sandra Bullock, Jesse James Prenup

Matrimonial lawyer Arlene G. Dubin analyzes what impact a prenuptial agreement would have if embattled couple Sandra Bullock and Jesse James were to divorce following recent allegations that Jesse had an affair with a tattooed model. "One would hope that Sandra Bullock -- who is known to be a very smart woman, one of the smartest actresses in Hollywood -- one would hope that she would have been smart enough to get a prenup," Arlene tells ET. "If she did, then Jesse James would get property in accordance with the terms of the prenuptial agreement," Arlene explains. Read More »

Robert Pattinson’s Wax Figure Revealed

Fans can now get up close and personal with Robert Pattinson -- or at least an incredible similarity! Robert is used to being an immortal onscreen -- as he plays a vampire in the "Twilight" franchise -- now he's being immortalized in wax. ET is in Times Square for a sneak peek at the newest Madame Tussauds figure, where screaming fans can check out the official unveiling tomorrow. Read More »

‘I Spy’ Star Robert Culp Dies

Robert Culp, the actor perhaps best known for his secret agent role opposite Bill Cosby in the '60s series "I Spy," has died. He was 79. According to the Associated Press, Culp's agent says that the star died after collapsing while on a walk outside his Hollywood home. The LAPD says Culp hit his head and was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital. A preliminary investigation is calling his death an accident. The Oakland, California-born Culp began his TV career in the '50s with the Western "Trackdown," followed by roles in such classics as "The Outer Limits," "The Man from U.N.C.L.E." and "Columbo." His film roles included turns in 'Bob & Ted & Carol & Alice' and 'The Pelican Brief.' Read More »

Twitpics: Larry King Cruises with Snoop Dogg

Ride out! CNN host Larry King gets behind the wheel of a yellow, souped-up convertible with none other than rapper Snoop Dogg in the passenger seat. King tweeted: "Me driving around with @SnoopDogg." Nicole Richie retweeted the hilarious pics, writing: "BEST. TWEET. EVER." Read More »

Mo’Nique Trapped in an Elevator!

Mo'Nique had the crowd in the palm of her hand when she hit the stage in New Orleans with her "Spread the Love" comedy tour, but the newly minted 'Precious' Academy Award winner got a case of the nerves when she got stuck in an elevator -- along with our own Kevin Frazier and the ET cameras! Moments after she closed the curtain on her first night's performance, Mo'Nique was ushered onto a crowded backstage elevator for a ride upstairs to meet and greet fans. But when the elevator stopped, what seemed amusing at first soon became no laughing matter for the comic. "Only seven are supposed to be here; we have 13, and we're stuck," said Kevin. Read More »

Oprah Settles Suit with Former Leadership Academy Headmistress

Oprah Winfrey has settled a defamation suit filed against her by the former headmistress of her Leadership Academy in South Africa. Lawyers for both Winfrey and the former headmistress, Lerato Nomvuyo Mzamane, told ET Tuesday, "The two parties met woman to woman without their lawyers and are happy that they could resolve this dispute peacefully to their mutual satisfaction. Ms. Winfrey testified in her deposition that she did not intend the implications placed on her words by the plaintiff. Ms. Mzamane testified in her deposition that she has no evidence that Ms. Winfrey knowingly made a false statement about her or entertained serious doubt about the truth of what she said. We are pleased both parties have reached a conclusion." Mzamane sued Winfrey after she was dismissed following accusations that a dorm matron named Tiny Virginia Makopo had abused six girls at the Leadership Academy, according to the ... Read More »

Kelly Osbourne Breaks Her Elbow

Former "Dancing with the Stars" finalist Kelly Osbourne is tweeting about "the most painful injury" she says she's ever been dealt. Kelly wrote on her Twitter account yesterday: "I fractured my elbow this weekend and it is hands down the most painful injury I have ever had!" She added: "To cut a long story short I was trying to stop the dogs from fighting at my mum's and managed to fracture my radial head!" Read More »

ET Debunks Sandra Bullock/Jesse James Divorce Rumors

ET has the latest... Amid reports that Jesse James has been unfaithful to Sandra Bullock, there are now rumors that the couple is heading for divorce. ET has the real story. ET has learned that reports that the Oscar winner has hired a lawyer to help end her marriage are not true and that she has not filed for divorce. Meanwhile, there are also reports that Bullock recently attended a business dinner. ET has learned that is also not true. Read More »

Kathie Lee Gifford’s New Hosting Gig

ET has the latest... Kathie Lee Gifford has been tapped to co-host the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association's "Headlines & Headliners," the organization's annual benefit event in New York City. The event, which Gifford will co-host with "Today"'s Hoda Kotb, takes place Thursday, March 25 and kicks off the group's 20th Anniversary celebration, which more than 300 journalists are expected to attend. "We are incredibly pleased that Kathie Lee and Hoda are kicking off NLGJA's twentieth year working for fairness, accuracy, and diversity in news coverage," said NLGJA Managing Director Michael Tune. "While many media organizations are in a financial crisis and LGBT issues continue to garner headlines, our nation cannot afford to have journalists or journalism silenced. This benefit helps keep our voice strong." Read More »