Archive for March, 2010

Corey Haim Laid to Rest

ET has the latest... Corey Haim was laid to rest today in his hometown of Toronto. According to the Toronto Star, more than 200 friends and family attended the service for the late teen heartthrob, who passed away March 10 at the age of 38. The 45-minute service was held at the Steeles Memorial Chapel and was under the protection of several police cars. Read More »

Just In: The Corey Haim 911 Call

ET has the latest... ET has just obtained the 911 call regarding the death of Corey Haim. The call was made by Haim’s mother Judy, who tells the operator she believes her “son is dead.” Read More »

John Edwards’ Former Aide Fires Back at Rielle Hunter

The war of words continues with John Edwards' former aide Andrew Young reacting to the comments made by the ex-senator's former mistress Rielle Hunter to GQ magazine. Hunter described her relationship with Edwards, telling the publication, "I know he loves me. I have never had any doubt at all about that. ... We love each other very much. And that hasn't changed, and I believe that will be till death do us part." Young spoke with ET correspondent Diane Dimond following his appearance on the CBS' "The Early Show" on Tuesday. He reacted to the racy photos of Hunter wearing only a men's white collared shirt and a pearl necklace in GQ, saying, "It's not the Rielle that I knew," adding that the photos looked like "some kind of Jennifer Aniston try-out." Young thinks Hunter did the photo shoot and interview for pride reasons and to get at Elizabeth Edwards. ... Read More »

Tiger Woods Announces His Return to Golf

Following several months of having his personal life scrutinized in the media, Tiger Woods has announced that he is getting back on the green. As predicted, Woods will be competing in the Masters Tournament this year, according to the pro golfer's Web site. The Masters takes place in Augusta, Georgia from April 5 through April 11. "The Masters is where I won my first major, and I view this tournament with great respect. After a long and necessary time away from the game, I feel like I'm ready to start my season at Augusta," Woods is quoted as saying on his Web site. "I have undergone almost two months of inpatient therapy, and I am continuing my treatment. Although I'm returning to competition, I still have a lot of work to do in my personal life." Read More »

Erin Andrews: I Had a Meltdown Last Night

On the night of her stalker's conviction, Erin Andrews says she had tears in her eyes. The ESPN reporter and newest "Dancing with the Stars" contestant told "Good Morning America"'s Robin Roberts that she "had a meltdown last night." After an emotional day, she says, "I get tears in my eyes ... When this all came down, there were a lot of people who questioned whether I had anything to do with it ... I did nothing wrong…I still had to say that to people [yesterday]." Read More »

‘America’s Got Talent’ Winner Terry Fator Celebrates One Year in Vegas

"America's Got Talent" winner Terry Fator and his celebrity friends celebrated his one year anniversary headlining at The Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The excited ventriloquist told ET, "Every single night is a highlight. This is my dream. ... I've been preparing for this my whole life." Over 30 celebrities attended “Terry Fator & His Cast of Thousands” show including "Mad Men" costars Michael Gladis and Rich Sommer. Following the show, there was a night of dancing at B.B. King Blues Club. Read More »

Stars Shine at Wallis Annenberg Groundbreaking

William H. Macy and more celebs helped celebrate the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts groundbreaking in Beverly Hills.  "I've always thought if you build the theater and do good work, they will come," William tells ET. "Los Angeles isn't known as a theater town, but I happen to know there are a lot of people here who love theater." The actor spoke at the ceremony, where the organization took a big step in realizing their dream of a performance space at the site of the historic Beverly Hills Post Office. The building will be preserved and transformed into a performing arts center, which is slated to open in late 2012. Read More »

Jim Carrey’s Official Web Site Nabs Top Award

 Jim Carrey's groundbreaking official Web site (www.jimcarrey.com) has won first place at the 13th Annual SXSW (South by Southwest) Web Awards in the "Film/TV" category. The revolutionary site, launched last November, was selected among thousands of Web sites from around the globe linked to actors, television series and companies, films and the film industry. The sites were judged on Visual Design, Creativity and Content. JimCarrey.com, a collaborative effort by Carrey and interactive marketing agency 65 Media, reveals "eccentric, psychedelic corners of Jim Carrey's mind." Read More »

Erin Andrews on Stalker’s Sentence: I Would Like a Longer Sentence

An emotional Erin Andrews bravely spoke at a press conference Monday in Los Angeles following the sentencing of her stalker, and the ESPN reporter detailed how her life has been affected and how she is coping with the situation. Michael Barrett, 49, was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for secretly videotaping Andrews and posting nude videos of her on the Internet. He also pleaded guilty to interstate stalking back in December.  "I would have liked longer time," Andrews said, "but I know that the judge obviously did the best he could with the parameters that are set, but I'm glad that he'll be away from anyone he could harm for the next 30 months." Read More »

Erin Andrews’ Stalker Sentenced to Prison

A man who pleaded guilty to the interstate stalking of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews has been sentenced to prison. Michael Barrett, who recorded nude videos of Andrews through peepholes and then posted them on the Internet, was sentenced on Monday in Los Angeles to two-and-a-half years in federal prison.  Barrett, 49, was also ordered to pay Andrews $7,366 in restitution. "I'm being victimized every day...and I did nothing to deserve it," Andrews said during the hearing, also adding that the videos may likely always be available online. Read More »