Archive for April, 2010

Twitpics: Jessica Simpson Sports Shorter Style

Did Jessica Simpson chop off her long locks? The pop star and hairstylist friend Ken Paves wigged out a bit while in the air, posting some fun pics on their Twitter accounts. Paves tweeted two photos of Simpson, one of her wearing sunglasses on her head with a caption that read: "Stopped in West Palm and picked up my Aunt Sandy ... off to Atlantic City!!!" He later posted another pic of Simpson, tweeting: "Aunt Vikki came along too!!!!" Read More »

Annie Potts Reacts to Death of ‘Designing Women’ Costar Dixie Carter

Actress Annie Potts refers to her "Designing Women" costar Dixie Carter as "a goddess," calling her death a "loss beyond measure." Potts tells ET of her costar, "Dixie Carter was a goddess. Beautiful and brainy, smart and funny, prim and sexy, wickedly talented and divinely sweet. The kind of wife and mother that every mother hopes their daughter will become, and the kind of friend that is absolutely irreplaceable. She loved fiercely and was adored in return. To have known her a little was a delight to all. To have known her well, a treasure beyond reckoning. And now, a loss beyond measure." Carter, best known for her role as Julia Sugarbaker on the hit sitcom "Designing Women," passed way on Saturday, April 10. She was 70. Read More »

Tiger Woods Taking Time to ‘Reevaluate Things’

After placing fourth in his first tournament since making headlines with his personal life, Tiger Woods says he's taking a break. The pro golfer told CBS news that he was not happy about being tied for fourth in the Masters Tournament. "I wanted to win this tournament. As the week went along, I kept hitting the ball worse. It was not very good," Woods said of his placement. The golfer is quoted on his Web site as saying, "Today I had a two-way miss, and it's kind of tough to play when you got that, when you don't know which way it's going to go. I'm going to take a little time off and kind of reevaluate things." Read More »

Dixie Carter’s Cause of Death Revealed

ET breaks news about the cause of actress Dixie Carter's death. Best known for her role as Julia Sugarbaker on the hit sitcom "Designing Women," the actress passed away from complications arising from endometrial cancer, a common type of uterine cancer. Carter died on Saturday, April 10 at the age of 70. In addition to Hal Holbrook, her husband of nearly 26 years, the actress is survived by her two daughters Mary Dixie and Ginna. Read More »

Marilyn Monroe’s Personal Items Go to Auction

A number of personal things from entertainment icon Marilyn Monroe are going up for auction, including items from the estate of her analyst, Dr. Ralph Greenson. On June 26 and 27 at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas, Julien’s Auctions will offer items from Monroe's personal and professional life that will include: X-Ray’s of Monroe’s chest from Cedars of Lebanon Hospital from her doctors visit on November 10th, 1954, the chair used by the icon in her final photo shoot, David Conover negatives and copyrights to Monroe photographs, previously unreleased photographs of Monroe on her honeymoon with Joe DiMaggio -- including their visit to see the troops in Korea -- and Marilyn’s personal bottle of Chanel No. 5. Meanwhile, Dr. Greenson is auctioning off his therapy couch from his Beverly Hills home office where Monroe would lie during their meetings, Pucci clothing gifted to his daughter and handwritten notes ... Read More »

Tiger Woods Places Fourth at Masters

Phil Mickelson won his third Masters title on Sunday, April 11, but Tiger Woods wasn't too far behind, placing fourth in the tournament. Woods' Web site reflected on the pro player's placement in the Masters Tournament with a post that read: "A rough start doomed his chances, but Tiger excited the crowd with two more eagles in the final round Sunday, completing the Masters in a tie for fourth at 11-under 277." The Masters Tournament marked Woods' return to golf following his peculiar car accident in November, 2009. He told reporters at a press conference during the Masters, "It's not about the championships; it's about how you live your life. ... Going forward, I need to be a better man." Read More »

Celebs Tweet Condolences Following News of Dixie Carter’s Death

Hollywood mourned the death of 70-year-old actress Dixie Carter, best known for her role as Julia Sugarbaker on the hit sitcom "Designing Women," with some stars tweeting their sympathies. Celebs wrote the following about the TV actress via their Twitter accounts over the weekend: Director Kevin Smith tweeted: "DESIGNING woman passes: Dixie Carter dies at age 70. Introduced to her in short-lived 'HAPPY DAYS' angel spin-off called 'OUT OF THE BLUE.' When she married Mr. Drummond, she became family -- in that way TV people from your youth kinda seemed like relatives." Read More »

Dixie Carter Passes Away

ET has the latest... ET breaks news that actress Dixie Carter, best known for her role as Julia Sugarbaker on the hit sitcom "Designing Women," has died. She was 70 years old. "This has been a terrible blow to our family," her husband Hal Holbrook tells ET. "We would appreciate everyone understanding that this is a private family tragedy. Thank you." In addition to Holbrook, her husband of nearly 26 years, the actress is survived by her two daughters Mary Dixie and Ginna. Read More »

Star Birthdays This Week

Which celebs are celebrating a birthday the week of April 11-17? See all the pictures to find out! Read More »

Jim Carrey Clarifies Tiger Tweets: I Do Not Condone Infidelity

ET has the latest... After taking to his Twitter regarding Tiger Woods' affairs, saying, "No wife is blind enough to miss that much infidelity," Jim Carrey is now clarifying his remarks. "I want 2 make it CLEAR that I do not condone infidelity at all, but 2 some degree the responsibility 4 it is shared by both people," the actor says in his latest tweet. On Friday, the star tweeted: "No wife is blind enough to miss that much infidelity. Elin had [to be] a willing participant on the ride [for] whatever reason." Read More »