Archive for May 7, 2010

The World’s Largest Mom’s Surprise Breakfast

It's almost Mother's Day and that means breakfast in bed for the Guinness Book of World Records' heaviest mom, Donna Simpson. Donna, who is close to 600 pounds but wants to eventually weigh 1,000 pounds, gets a special meal from boyfriend Philip, daughter Jacqueline, and son Devin. The family prepares 10 eggs, eight pieces of turkey sausage, four pieces of toast and delivers the meal to mama Donna, who also gets a special card and a box of Godiva chocolates. Read More »

Lindsay Lohan’s Mother’s Day Gift for Dina!

Yesterday on ET, Lindsay Lohan brought in designer and organizer to the stars Linda Koopersmith to give her mom Dina a Mother's Day closet makeover! Now, we've got the incredible results: Watch the video for the incredible before-and-after! Koopersmith, who also re-did Lindsay's messy apartment, removed the plastic bins and clothes strewn on Dina's bed; she eliminated the clothing racks in the halls and in the bathroom blocking the toilet; and she straightened out all that closet clutter! "I'm, like, in shock right now, mom," says Lindsay of the transformation, which took seven days. "Look, I didn't even notice the new television. Oh my lord!" Read More »

Watch: Mother’s Day on the Stars’ Minds

Mother's Day is this Sunday, and ET and Pampers are celebrating moms everywhere! Watch the video for heartfelt thoughts related to the big day from Kate Hudson, Jessica Alba, Neil Patrick Harris, Hugh Jackman and Tina Fey. “Well, it's the greatest gift in the world,” Kate says about being a mom. “I mean, to be able to be a mother, and woman, and to procreate and to watch your children grow up, and they become their own people, is just the greatest thing you could possibly imagine.” “I have a terrific mom,” says “How I Met Your Mother” star Neil. “She is one of the best in the world, so I like to pamper her the best I can.” Read More »

Oprah’s O Turns 10!

ET's Kevin Frazier was there as Oprah Winfrey celebrated the 10th anniversary of her popular magazine O, The Oprah Magazine on her live show, broadcast from Radio City Music Hall in New York City! 'When I first started it 10 years ago, that's what I wanted it to be -- a manual for living, for people's lives," Oprah tells Kevin. "I really didn't know anything about a magazine -- Gayle King should be standing here because Gayle gave up her job in television to come and be my editor-at-large. I said I've got to have somebody there who knows my sensibilities." Dr. Phil, Dr. Oz, Nate Berkus and Suze Orman joined Lady O on stage, and guest Christina Aguilera kicked off the extravaganza by performing her new single "Not Myself Tonight." Read More »

Lawrence Taylor Loses Nutrisystem Gig Following Rape Charge

ET has the latest... Things are going from bad to worse for Lawrence Taylor. The football star and one-time "Dancing with the Stars" contestant has lost his job with the weight loss company Nutrisystem after being charged with rape on Thursday. "Due to the seriousness of the allegations we are severing our relationship with Lawrence Taylor effective immediately," the company tells ET. Read More »

Jessica Simpson Thinks Dancing Costumes Should be ‘Flashy’

A vibrant Jessica Simpson flashed her pearly whites for Operation Smile's annual gala on Thursday in New York. The organization provides medical care to children worldwide who suffer from a cleft lip and/or cleft palate. A little girl from India who is a recipient of the revolutionary surgery joined Jessica on the red carpet. Honoree Jessica said, "She's glowing and her life has changed forever." Nick Cannon, host of the reception, elaborated on the foundation's impact, saying, "Operation Smile is a beautiful organization that's changing the world one smile at a time." Read More »

Sneak Peek: The World’s Heaviest Mom’s Mother’s Day Surprise

On tonight's ET, the Guinness Book of World Records' heaviest mom Donna Simpson is treated to a special pre-Mother's Day breakfast. The meal prepared by Donna's boyfriend Philip, daughter Jacqueline and son Devin includes 10 eggs, eight turkey sausage patties, and four pieces of toast, as well as a special card. What other surprises are in store for Donna? Tune in to ET tonight to find out. Read More »