Archive for May 11, 2010

Samantha Blogs About Royal Wedding Fever in London!

London calling! Our own Samantha Harris is standing in front of the Thames and Big Ben to deliver the dish on the "possible, impending royal engagement" between Prince William and Kate Middleton. This week, ET is with the U.K.'s hottest royal watcher to get the inside scoop on how William fits in with the Middleton family and how they'll be together if they take their relationship to the next level. Plus, does William call Kate's dad "dad"? Also this week on ET, Samantha speaks with the brother of the late Princess Diana -- and William's uncle -- Charles, 9th Earl Spencer, to find out what may be in store for the royal wedding! Read More »

Laura Bush — The Exclusive ET Interview!

Former First Lady Laura Bush gets personal with Mary Hart tomorrow on ET! Mrs. Bush visits ET to talk about her just released memoir, Spoken From the Heart. She tells Mary how she survived husband George W. Bush's drinking years, she comments on Barbara Walters' upcoming heart valve surgery and tells how her mother-in-law, former First Lady Barbara Bush, underwent the same surgery and discusses her recovery, and much more! For new secrets from the former first lady, tune in to ET on Wednesday. Read More »

Catherine Bach’s 911 Call Regarding Husband’s Death

ET has obtained the 911 call made by former "Dukes of Hazzard" star Catherine Bach when her husband passed away last month. Click here to listen. "Oh my God, please help me," Bach tells the dispatcher, explaining that she believes her husband, Peter Lopez, has died. "Oh my God, they think he's dead! The housekeeper went up there, they think he's dead! Please come now!" Later, another woman (who identifies herself as Bach's assistant) gets on the phone. Read More »

Nancy Kerrigan and Family Speak Out Regarding Accused Brother

Nancy Kerrigan and the rest of the Kerrigan family opened up on Tuesday regarding Nancy’s brother Mark Kerrigan, who is accused of manslaughter in the death of the family patriarch, Daniel Kerrigan. "Mark has continued to prove what his family has known all along -- that he is trustworthy and can follow the rules. Therefore the court has granted him greater freedom and we are most grateful," the family tells ET. Both Mark and the family insist that the death of Daniel was not Mark's fault. Read More »

Kim Kardashian: I’m on the Market

After a very public relationship and breakup with NFL star Reggie Bush, reality star Kim Kardashian says she is single and "on the market." "This is a new life for me," she told Ryan Seacrest on his KIIS FM radio show "On Air with Ryan Seacrest." "I haven't been single in years. I never thought I would like being single." Kim admits that she's a hopeless romantic and that she still believes in love. "I'm not the dating type. I'm a relationship kind of girl," she tells Seacrest. "The next one that comes into my life will be my husband." Read More »

Across the Pond! Samantha Harris Blogs From London

Standing in front of St. Paul's Cathedral, ET's Samantha Harris blogs from London, England about her chats with the late Princess Diana's brother Charles, 9th Earl Spencer and the 'Prince of Persia' Jake Gyllenhaal. "He was so wonderful to share so many of the stories of her wedding day, his memories," Samantha recalls her talk with Spencer about Princess Di's royal wedding. "The cool thing is, he still has a little something from her wedding. ... We girls like those wedding details." As for the bulked-up actor playing the 'Prince of Persia,' Samantha describes Gyllenhaal as a "humble, real, hang-around guy." Watch ET this week to see more of Samantha's journey across the pond! Read More »

Real or Wax: Which One is the Real Dame Helen Mirren?

Will the real Dame Helen Mirren please step forward? The Oscar-winning actress posed alongside her wax figure and her replica was almost identical. Dressed in red, Mirren is on the right while her wax figure is in a gorgeous gown on the left. The waxwork was unveiled at Madame Tussauds in London, England. Read More »

Donald Trump on the Racy Miss USA Photos: I Have No Problem With It

The Miss USA Pageant is getting flack for a series of sexy pictures they just released of this year's contestants. Pageant owner Donald Trump is now defending the racy photos, telling ET he has "no problem with it." "The Miss USA Pageant and the Miss Universe Pageant just got renewed for three years by NBC, the ratings have been terrific," Trump tells "The Insider." "We are in a different age. They are a little bit sexy but I'll tell you what -- everybody's watching so I have no problems with it.  If you look at Miss America, it's now off network television and we're doing better than ever so I really have no problem with it." Read More »

ET’s Leonard Maltin and More Step Out for ‘Accessories for Success’ Event

ET's Leonard Maltin joined Jackie Collins, Amber Valletta and more at the Guild of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles' Accessories for Success luncheon and fashion show. "What could be more important than mentoring and setting a good example for young people? It's crucial ... ensuring that young people have role models and a good path to follow," Maltin said. The event, held at the famed Beverly Hills Hotel on April 27, featured the latest fashions from Neiman Marcus. Valletta emceed the event, in which iconic actress Shirley Maclaine presented an award. Collins co-chaired the event along with Joanna Poitier, wife of Oscar winner Sidney Poitier. Read More »