Posted in June 21, 2010 ¬ 3:00 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
June 25 marks the one-year anniversary of Farrah Fawcett's passing, and her close friend Alana Stewart sits down with ET to talk about her late friend and her legacy. "She was a fighter, and she usually won her battles," says Alana, referring to the anal cancer that took her dear friend one year ago. "It's so hard to believe. It doesn't seem possible. … It's kind of one big surreal experience. She was such a special unique person. There was no one like her, nor will there ever be. … I think she gave hope and encouragement to so many people that were struggling with cancer and to the loved ones of people that were struggling with cancer. I think she'll be remembered in our hearts forever." Reflecting on the journey Alana took with Farrah, she shares, "I gave a lot to Farrah during the time that we were together, ...
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Posted in June 21, 2010 ¬ 11:38 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
It's official! ET can confirm that actor Orlando Bloom and supermodel Miranda Kerr are engaged to be married.
"Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are getting married," Bloom's rep tells ET. Although there have been previous rumors about their engagement, his
rep was able to confirm exclusively to ET that the happy couple is
officially engaged.
Kerr and Bloom have been dating since 2007.
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Posted in June 21, 2010 ¬ 11:24 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Amid rumors that Kate Gosselin will file for full custody of her eight children with ex-husband Jon Gosselin, ET has the latest in their custody development.
It appears the latest gossip surrounding the couple is mere speculation, as a source close to the Gosselins tells ET that that neither parent plans to file for full custody.
"Jon and Kate have been working through custody sharing very well as of late and both are doing a great job co-parenting," the source explains.
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Posted in June 21, 2010 ¬ 11:02 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
In the latest gossip from across the pond, one tabloid newspaper is claiming that Prince Harry and longtime girlfriend Chelsy Davy have called it quits, but an Us magazine source says that this is not the case.
According to News of the World, Davy, 24, broke up with the prince, 25, and plans to return to her family in Zambia, South Africa to start a legal career. Us magazine's source says the paper "jumped the gun" in their report but do not deny that Davy's reported decision to move is putting a strain on the couple's relationship.
"Harry knew for some while that Chelsy will be moving back to Zambia. There is no getting around that right now. What the newspaper failed to point out is that Harry's [Apache Attack Helicopter] conversion course begins next month, that continues for eight months, and there is a further eight months at the ...
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Posted in June 21, 2010 ¬ 9:21 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Citing a problem he has been trying to deal with "for years," a rep for Chris Klein says the actor has checked into rehab.
According to People.com, the 'American Pie' star checked himself into rehab to complete a 30 day alcohol addiction program.
"After recent events, Chris was forced to take a clear look at a problem he has been trying to deal with himself for years," his rep tells the magazine. "He understands now that he can not beat this disease alone. He thanks everyone for their support as he takes all the necessary steps to deal with his addiction and asks for privacy while doing so."
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Posted in June 21, 2010 ¬ 8:12 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Joran van der Sloot now claims he was tricked into confessing to the murder of Stephany Flores Ramirez in Peru. The Associated Press reports that Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf interviewed the 22-year-old in his prison cell, where he reportedly recanted his murder confession. "I was very scared and confused during the interrogations and wanted to get away," he's quoted as telling De Telegraaf, according to the AP. "In my blind panic, I signed everything, but didn't even know what it said."
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Posted in June 20, 2010 ¬ 9:47 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
The mother of Joran van der Sloot has reportedly spoken to a Dutch newspaper about the mental health of her son.
Joran is the main suspect in the killing of a woman in Peru last month and is also a person of interest in the 2005 disappearance of Natalee Holloway. "My son is sick in his head," Anita van der Sloot is quoted as telling the publication De Telegraaf, according to the Associated Press.
According the interview interpreted by the AP, Anita said that her son fled Aruba and went to Peru in order to avoid being placed in a mental institution.
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Posted in June 20, 2010 ¬ 8:22 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
United Nations Goodwill Ambassador Angelina Jolie sent out a special message while at the Amazon Basin in South America in regards to Sunday, June 20, being World Refugee Day.
In a video clip posted on the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees' website, Jolie speaks with a woman, who did not want her identity revealed, that shares her experience as a refugee.
Jolie says prior to her conversation with the woman, "I was in this region about eight years ago and at the time there were about 300 registered refugees. Today, there are over 50,000 registered and over 100,000 identified. That's in part because of the growing tension in Columbia ... but also because of the hard work of the UNHCR field officers who've been coming deep into the jungle, into the field, and identifying and finding families and registering them."
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Posted in June 20, 2010 ¬ 4:43 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
From Brad Pitt to Tom Cruise to Will Smith, ET has the shots of the A-list dads in action, tending to their adorable kids. Click the pics to see the photos in honor of Father's Day!
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Posted in June 19, 2010 ¬ 5:30 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Which celebs are celebrating a birthday June 20 - 26? See all the pics to find out!
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