Archive for July 13, 2010

Video: Jake Gyllenhaal Stands Up to Cancer

Jake Gyllenhaal has stepped up to the plate as a voice for the organization Stand Up To Cancer, and ET has his public service announcement. "We believe that when we all stand up together, we can make cancer history," Jake says in the PSA. This PSA will air during tonight's MLB All-Star Game.  Read More »

Third Tirade Recording Purportedly from Mel Gibson Surfaces with Racial Slur

A third audio tape has surfaced of a man purported to be Mel Gibson going on a verbal rampage against his ex girlfriend and mother of his child, Oksana Grigorieva, spouting out a racial slur and shouting obscenities. In a recorded conversation that allegedly captures the actor and Grigorieva that was obtained by RadarOnline.com, he also uses a derogatory term when referring to a Latino person that he says is working for him. The conversation gets uglier when the man accuses the woman of cheating on him and using him for his money. "You don't have your own money. You're only using my money," the man yells as he breathes heavily into the phone. Read More »

HTV: Dina Lohan Hits the Drive-Thru

Lindsay Lohan's mother Dina was spotted by Hollywood.tv Monday night as she visited a Los Angeles area Wendy's. "We forgot the Frosties!" Dina told HTV as she sat in the passenger side of a black SUV. Lindsay is scheduled to check into jail on July 20 to begin serving a 90 day sentence for violating the terms of her probation on a previous conviction. She will also be required to fulfill 90 days in an in-patient substance abuse program after she serves her time. Read More »

Lawrence Taylor Pleads Not Guilty to Rape

Former NFL star Lawrence Taylor has reportedly pleaded not guilty in the alleged rape of a 16-year-old girl in New York. The Associated Press reports that the former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant pleaded not guilty Tuesday through his lawyer to charges of third-degree rape, patronizing a prostitute, sexual abuse and endangering a child -- stemming from a May 6 arrest. He is accused of paying the girl $300 for the alleged encounter. According to the AP, before his case was called, the 51-year-old smiled and looked around, saying, "It must be a slow news day." Read More »

New York Yankees Owner George Steinbrenner Dies

Longtime New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner passed away this morning. Steinbrenner died in Tampa, Florida following a reported heart attack. The Yankees owner, who was nicknamed "The Boss," celebrated his 80th birthday on July 4. The family released the following statement to ET: “He was an incredible and charitable man. First and foremost he was devoted to his entire family -- his beloved wife, Joan; his sisters, Susan Norpell and Judy Kamm, his children, Hank, Jennifer,  Jessica and Hal; and all of his grandchildren. He was a visionary and a giant in the world of sports. He took a great but struggling franchise and turned it into a champion again.”  Read More »

Serena Williams Aces and Jousts Kevin Frazier

Tennis phenom Serena Williams hosted a grand-slam of a party on Monday night at her Los Angeles-area mansion. ET's Kevin Frazier was given an exclusive tour inside the elaborately decorated home. He later unleashed his inner child and had a ball at the carnival-themed soiree. There was food galore as Serena served the famous Pink's hotdogs, French fries, cotton candy, popcorn, and other goodies. Kevin couldn't wait to fulfill his craving for amusement park staple funnel cake. "Life without a funnel cake at a party just doesn't exist," agreed Serena. She justified indulging in all the delectable treats by dieting for two months in preparation. "I called it the July plan," she explained. Scrumptious food attracted "The Insider"'s Niecy Nash's famous appetite. She said the party had "everything to maintain your jiggly parts--fries and hotdogs." The very-fit Serena also embraces the voluptuous body she was blessed with. "I have curves ... Read More »