Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 8:25 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Jordin Sparks, the Season 6 winner of "American Idol," is Broadway bound!
The singer will take the stage as Nina Rosario in the Tony-award winning play In the Heights, for a 12-week stint lasting from August 19 until November 14, 2010.
"It's always been one of my dreams to perform on Broadway," Jordin said of the gig. "This is a brand-new experience for me. I look so forward to spending time in New York City and joining this talented cast and my favorite new musical."
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 6:15 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Broadway announced Monday that it will dim its lights for late actress Lynn Redgrave, while a former co-star shared fond recollections.
The marquees of theaters on the Great White Way will dim on Tuesday, May 4 at 7 p.m. for one minute. Charlotte St. Martin, Executive Director of the Broadway League, commented, "In addition to Lynn Redgrave’s genius as a multi-talented performer and writer, she was very generous with her time and influence. My memories of her brilliant performances on stage are matched with seeing her dedicated activities offstage. Whether participating in an Actors Fund meeting or a walkathon for charity, her warmth and selflessness always made the day brighter. Our thoughts are with her family, friends, and audiences."
Oscar-winning actor Geoffrey Rush, who shared the screen with Redgrave in 'Shine,' said, "I loved working with Lynn. She was a fabulous, playful actress. She could put zany into drama and heartbreak into ...
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 5:25 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
David Boreanaz is coming clean about reports that he was unfaithful to his wife, Jaime Bergman.
The "Bones" star admits to People magazine, on stands Friday, that his marriage of nearly nine years "has been tainted with my infidelities."
"I just want to be open and honest. I was irresponsible," the 40-year-old star tells the mag.
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 4:41 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
This just in: Lawyers for Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller Sheen tell ET where the couple's marriage stands.
Yale Galanter (on behalf of Brooke Mueller Sheen) and Mark Burg (on behalf of Charlie Sheen) say: "Since the December 25 incident involving Charlie and Brooke Sheen, the couple have been going through their marital trials and tribulations, and have been the subject of enormous speculation in the media. Over-speculation, if there is such a word, would be more accurate.
"Please let us clarify this: They are not seeking a divorce nor has one been contemplated. There [have] been no financial agreements between the parties of any sort. Stories to the contrary are false. The couple asks that their privacy be respected at this time."
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 2:02 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
The Hollywood and Washington elite met head-on at the 2010 White House Correspondents' Dinner, and ET was there as everyone from Jessica Simpson to Kim Kardashian arrived for the exciting and stylish evening.
Shining as bright as the sun in a yellow Carolina Herrera dress, Simpson told ET she was most excited to see First Lady Michelle Obama, saying she feels a sense of "empowerment" among women. She described her fashion selection as "classy" and "kind of old school Jackie O."
Kardashian dressed up the dinner with her vintage getup. The reality star appraised the evening: "The dinner was amazing. Jay [Leno] was hysterical. The President was hysterical. It was a very fun night."
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 11:29 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has the latest...
"Two and a Half Men" star Charlie Sheen's rep is addressing Internet reports stating that he and wife Brooke Mueller have reached a financial agreement for their rumored impending divorce.
"As to the reports regarding Charlie and Brooke --- it's 90% speculation and 10% based on some element of truth," the actor's rep Stan Rosenfield tells ET. "At one time there was talk of amending an existing prenup and that's all there was to that."
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 11:15 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Actress and playwright Lynn Redgrave, sister to Vanessa Redgrave and aunt to the late Natasha Richardson, has died.
Redgrave passed away Sunday night at her home in Connecticut. She was 67. She is survived by her three children Ben, Pema, and Annabel in addition to her six grandchildren, her sister Vanessa, and four nieces and nephews. Her kids and close friends were at her side when she passed.
Her children said of their mother, “Our beloved mother Lynn Rachel passed away peacefully after a seven year journey with breast cancer. She lived, loved and worked harder than ever before. The endless memories she created as a mother, grandmother, writer, actor and friend will sustain us for the rest of our lives. Our entire family asks for privacy through this difficult time.” A private funeral is scheduled to be held later this week.
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 9:47 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Michael Douglas opens up about his son Cameron being sentenced to prison for five years, telling "Today" show co-host Matt Lauer that he feels it's an "adequate amount of time."
Once facing a 10-year term, the judge ordered Cameron, 31, to five years in prison. In court, the actor's son apologized for his actions and admitted to dealing methamphetamine and cocaine. "Look, my son was a drug dealer and he’s been trying to kill himself for a while and I can’t condone his behavior,” Douglas said on the morning show. “So I think the court recognized his drug addiction as well as the crime he committed ... and the best part of it is he will be able to start his life afresh.”
Prior to Cameron facing his prison sentence, his father submitted a hand-written letter to the judge, asking him to be lenient with his son. He wrote, "I ...
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Posted in May 3, 2010 ¬ 9:34 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Having children and being the child of an activist motivated ET's Samantha Harris and actor David Arquette to get involved in philanthropy, namely Feeding America. Samantha is on the association’s entertainment council, of which David serves as the chairperson.
The St. Joseph Center's 25th annual Dinner Dance was held on Saturday at Los Angeles' Skirball Cultural Center. The event, emceed by Samantha, honored David for his service. Wife Courteney Cox said, "I'm really proud of him. David decided to help out with St. Joseph's Pantry and stuck to his word. He's been doing it twice a week for almost a year now...He's got such integrity."
Samantha couldn't agree more, saying, "What's great about David Arquette with his work with Feeding America is that he goes beyond just the pr opportunities for it and the reason he's being honored tonight is because he spends his time away from the cameras…volunteering ...
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