Archive for April, 2010

Dame Elizabeth Taylor Heads Across the Pond to Meet with the Royals?

Dame Elizabeth Taylor is in London for work related to her new fragrance, Violet Eyes, but could a royal audience be in store for the film icon? Rumor has it Dame Elizabeth will be meeting with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Charles tomorrow. The Dame's new signature fragrance -- Violet Eyes -- is out on Mother's Day, May 9. Read More »

Rep: Bret Michaels in ‘Positive Spirits’

Bret Michaels' rep is offering an encouraging update following the ailing rocker's emergency hospitalization for a brain hemorrhage last week. Michaels' rep tells ET the Poison frontman is still in an intensive care unit in critical-but-stable condition and is in positive spirits. Yesterday Michaels' Web site posted startling details about the star's condition and prognosis. Read More »

Randy Quaid Charges Dropped; Wife Put on Probation

Felony charges against actor Randy Quaid were dropped Wednesday in California, while his wife Evi pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor. Evi pleaded guilty to the misdemeanor count of defrauding an innkeeper and was put on probation for three years and will be required to do 240 hours of community service. The Quaids had been charged with defrauding an innkeeper out of more than $10,000 in addition to conspiracy and burglary after they were accused of bailing on their bill after staying at the upscale San Ysidro Ranch in Santa Barbara, Calif. The couple claimed to have later paid their bill, but authorities continued to pursue the case against them. Read More »

Saddle Up for William Shatner’s Charity Horse Show!

William Shatner's charitable Hollywood Horse Show takes place this weekend, and we've got the details. Shatner's 20th Annual Priceline.com Hollywood Charity Horse Show, also sponsored by Wells Fargo, takes place this Saturday at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center. Admission is free to the event's silent auction at 5 p.m. and arena show at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are required for the 7 p.m. dinner party featuring a live auction and concert. Grammy-winner Sarah McLachlan is billed as a special performer. Read More »

Derek Hough: Rescuing Pets and ‘DWTS’ News

Derek Hough is not only a professional dancer, but an animal lover. The "Dancing with the Stars" pro appears in the new issue of In Touch magazine, on newsstands nationwide Friday, and he talks about raising awareness for pet adoption -- and sister Julianne Hough's potential return to "DWTS"! "I don't have any animals right now and it feels so empty without them," Derek tells ET. "There are so many animals that need to be adopted out there, and you know it's definitely up to us to do our part and make sure we find homes for them." Derek grew up with many animals in his life along with sister Julianne -- including Lady, a deaf Dalmatian that was rescued an hour before she was going to be euthanized. Read More »

Betty White Reacts to Sandra Bullock’s Divorce Filing

Betty White reacts to the news that her costar from 'The Proposal' Sandra Bullock has filed for divorce. "I love her dearly," White tells ET of Bullock. "Her personal life is her business -- certainly not mine or anybody else's." Bullock filed for divorce from husband Jesse James after it was reported that James allegedly had numerous extramarital affairs. In addition to filing for divorce, the Oscar winner also announced to People magazine that she has adopted a baby boy, 3 ½ month old Louis Bardo Bullock. Read More »

Sandra Bullock Divorce Papers Revealed, Cites ‘Conflict of Personalities’

Actress Sandra Bullock broke the news to People magazine that she filed for a divorce from husband Jesse James and ET has obtained the official papers. The Oscar winner filed the papers on April 23 in Austin, Texas citing grounds for divorce were due to "conflict of personalities that destroys the legitimate ends of the marriage relationship and prevents any reasonable expectations of reconciliation." The two were married in Travis County in 2005 and Bullock has a home in Austin. Following the awards season, allegations of numerous infidelities came to light involving Bullock's estranged husband James. According to the papers, "There is no child under eighteen years of age or otherwise entitled to support who was born or adopted of this marriage and none is expected." Read More »

Jesse James: There’s a ‘Huge Hole’ In My Heart

Following the revelation that Sandra Bullock adopted a baby she now plans to raise as a single mother, her estranged husband Jesse James speaks out on their impending divorce.  "My whole life has been full of hard decisions," Jesse tells People -- the magazine that broke the news about Sandra's adoption with a shocking cover story -- on stands Friday. "The decision to let my wife end our marriage, and continue the adoption of Louis [Bardo Bullock] on her own, has been the hardest. The love I have for Louis cannot be put to words. Not having him around to love and to hold has left a huge hole in my heart. Read More »

HTV: Kim Kardashian’s Retail Therapy

HTV snaps Kim Kardashian getting down to business -- shopping! The reality star spent her afternoon shopping on Robertson blvd., where Kitson, the Ivy and many other favorite paparazzi haunts are located. Later that night, her sisters joined her on the boulevard for Beach Bunny Swimwear's red carpet event. Read More »

Police: ‘Seinfeld”s Jason Alexander Hit Bicyclist

"Seinfeld" star Jason Alexander was involved in a vehicle-bike collision in Los Angeles on Tuesday morning. A police spokesman tells ET that Alexander hit a 14-year-old bicyclist while driving. The boy sustained minor injuries and was in stable condition. He was taken to the hospital for an examination. The Associated Press reports that Alexander pulled over and waited for police, and he wasn't cited for the incident. Read More »