Archive for April 23, 2010

Donald Trump ‘Deeply Saddened’ Over Bret Michaels Health Emergency

"Celebrity Apprentice" kingpin Donald Trump says he is "deeply saddened" in response to news reports that Poison rocker Bret Michaels has been hospitalized in critical condition due to bleeding at the base of his brain stem. "My thoughts and prayers are with him and his family at this time," Trump tells ET. "He's a great competitor and champion and I hope he will be fine." Michaels is a competitor on the current season of "Celebrity Apprentice" on NBC opposite such stars as Cyndi Lauper, Sinbad and Sharon Osbourne. Read More »

Hector Penate: Shawn King’s Boy Toy, or Secret Love?

In part three of our exclusive Entertainment Tonight/In Touch interview with the man who claims to have had an affair with Larry King's wife Shawn, Hector Penate says that they talked about marriage! "I've been in love very few times in my life, and she was one of them," Hector tells our own Samantha Harris. "She joked that we should go to Vegas and get married quickly, you know? We talked about kids, so we talked about that all the time." Asked if he thought Shawn felt the same way, he responds, "That's real tough for me, because I felt that she liked the idea of me, but I ultimately think that, at the end of the day, her involvement with me had a lot to do with [Larry's] affair [with her sister] -- and it was like a real payback." Read More »

‘Dexter’ Star’s Wife: Michael C. Hall ‘Fully Recovered’ From Cancer

Michael C. Hall's wife and "Dexter" co-star, Jennifer Carpenter, shared great news about Hall's health on Friday. Hall, who announced in January that he was battling Hodgkin's lymphoma, is "fully recovered" from the disease and has returned to work, Carpenter tells the Associated Press. She called her husband "incredibly brave." Hall received ongoing treatment for his cancer after it went into remission. Earlier this year, he captured a Golden Globe for playing the likeable-yet-murderous title character on Showtime's "Dexter." Read More »

Lane Bryant Model on Lingerie Ad Fallout: It’s ‘Disappointing’

Lane Bryant model Ashley Graham is speaking out to ET about the fallout surrounding a lingerie ad for the plus-size clothing line. "I think that people aren't used to seeing big beautiful women in lingerie, and it scares some people maybe," Ashley tells ET. "A lot of people don't like change, and for whatever reason, they just aren't comfortable having a bigger girl in their lingerie." Lane Bryant claims ABC refused to air an unedited version of their lingerie ad featuring the 22-year-old curvy Ford model during "Dancing with the Stars," saying it bared too much cleavage. Read More »

Watch: Joey Fatone & Melissa Rycroft ‘Dancing’ in Orlando

Joey Fatone and Melissa Rycroft are having a "Dancing with the Stars" reunion! The couple (who appeared on separate seasons) have a new partnership -- one that has them beaming with big smiles. Melissa and Joey are kicking off a contest for a trip to Orlando on World Smile Day this October 1. The event celebrates the creation of the original, iconic yellow smiley face symbol created by Harvey Ball in 1963. Before his passing, Ball established World Smile Day to encourage everyone to devote one day each year to smiles and kind acts throughout the world. This year, the "Dancing" alumni are helping promote the event with the contest -- which will choose 67 winners to come to Orlando for World Smile Day. Read More »

Tiger Woods Blogs on Family, Return to Golf

Tiger Woods posted a blog Friday that touched on his recent activities with his family and his return to golf. In the first blog posted on his site since October of 2009 (the month before his now-infamous car crash and subsequent affair revelations) Tiger wrote, "I took a little time off after the Masters to go scuba diving and spend time with my family." He also noted that he was grateful for all the fan support he received at the Masters: "I honestly didn't know what to expect from the fans, but they were absolutely incredible from Monday through Sunday. It was unreal. They definitely helped me mentally to be more comfortable out there. I was hoping for the best. To get that type of warmth is something I did not expect and will never forget." Read More »

Teri Hatcher Honored for Helping Mistreated Children

"Desperate Housewives" star Teri Hatcher recently earned a special award for lending her help to mistreated children, and she opened up about having "survived some abuse" herself. "I have survived; survived some damage, survived some abuse. And I think you do that through the opportunities you have with people that can help you," Hatcher said last week while accepting her award from the Aviva Family and Children's Service. The organization provides services to at-risk, emotionally distressed, abused, and neglected youth, as well as their families. "I am honored to be able to be here for these girls; to be able to be here as a voice for this organization," Hatcher said. Read More »

Sarah Palin Testifies Against Alleged Email Hacker

Sarah Palin testified Friday in Tennessee against a former college student accused of hacking into her email account. Sarah testified that she first heard that she'd been hacked while she was on the campaign trail running as Vice President alongside John McCain in the 2008 presidential campaign, according to the Associated Press. David Kernell, the young man who stands accused, is the son of a Democratic lawmaker in Tennessee, and could spend up to 50 years in prison if convicted, according to the AP. Read More »

ET Debunks Elizabeth Taylor Hospitalization Rumors

ET has the latest... With rumors swirling that Dame Elizabeth Taylor has been hospitalized, ET gets to the bottom of the reports. The Hollywood legend's spokesperson tells ET that the actress is not in the hospital and that she is currently preparing for a trip to Europe. Meanwhile, Taylor's perfume, Violet Eyes, continues to be a best seller. Read More »

Mackenzie Phillips Reflects on Addiction at Prism Awards

Since Mackenzie Phillips published shocking claims last fall in her book High on Arrival, the star has made headlines regarding allegations her father had an incestuous relationship with her. She gave ET an update on how she is doing at the Prism Awards on Thursday night in L.A. Finding the courage to walk the red carpet, Mackenzie reported, "I'm doing very well. I feel very hopeful about the future and my life is fairly normal." Having battled her own demons with drug addiction and the relationship with her father, she felt it was important to attend the annual awards presentation that salutes movies and TV shows that incorporate an accurate depiction of mental health issues and addiction into their storylines. She said, "It's very important that we have empathy and compassion for addicts and people suffering from mental illness. I think that by rewarding the shows that treat it in ... Read More »