Archive for July, 2010

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 »

HTV Video: Gary Coleman Remembered By Friends

The late Gary Coleman was remembered by friends Monday in Beverly Hills, Calif., including his former TV brother Todd Bridges. Hollywood.TV footage shows Coleman's friends and former associates as they gathered for a lunch to remember the actor. Coleman, who became famous after starring on the '80s sitcom "Diff'rent Strokes," passed away last May at age 42 after suffering an intracranial hemorrhage and being taken off life support. Watch the video for more. Read More »

Snooki Steps Up to Help Wildlife in the Gulf

"Jersey Shore" star Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi is stepping up to help animals that have become victims of the BP oil spill crisis. Read on for details! The 4-foot-9 firecracker will be selling personal items on eBay.com to benefit the National Wildlife Federation, which is working to save countless birds, sea turtles and other sea animals drenched in toxic oil in the Gulf of Mexico. Items on the auction block range from the dress she wore to the 2010 Grammy Awards to one of her signature hats she wore on the first season of MTV’s "Jersey Shore." Her 1994 Honda Accord has also made it to the sale and is paired with the opportunity to meet her when you pick it up. Read More »

Mary Hart’s Amazing African Vacation

ET's own Mary Hart had the summer vacation of a lifetime when she and her family visited Africa and experienced everything from a welcoming tribal dance in Volcanoes National Park to getting up-close and personal with silverback gorillas in the jungle! Click on the video for Mary's amazing home movies! In addition to dancing with the Maasai tribe at their lodge and coming breathtakingly close to gorillas in the mist in Rwanda, Mary, her son A.J. and her husband Burt Sugarman headed to the Serengeti of Tanzania, encouraged by Maasai tribespeople to join their "jumping dance." Mary and co. then went on a photographic safari, capturing incredible images of lions, giraffes, zebras, elephants, rhinos, hippos, wildebeests -- and even a close encounter with a deadly Puff Adder snake! Read More »

Daniel Radcliffe Ready to ‘Succeed in Business Without Really Trying’

'Harry Potter' star Daniel Radcliffe is returning to Broadway to make his musical stage debut in the 50th anniversary revival of How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, with previews beginning in February 2011. Daniel made his Broadway debut in the controversial Equus in 2008, in which he stripped down to his birthday suit for the role, and now he will debut his vocal chops as J. Pierrepont Finch, a young man on the fast track to success after getting promoted from the mailroom to the vice president's office. Directed and choreographed by Tony and Emmy Award-winner Rob Ashford, the musical opens at the Al Hirschfeld Theatre on Sunday March 27, 2011, with previews beginning Saturday, February 26 at 8 p.m. Tickets for the show go on sale exclusively to American Express cardholders Tuesday, July 13, at 12:01a.m., at Telecharge.com. Read More »

Video: LaLa Vazquez and Carmelo Anthony Exchange Vows

ET has a candid look inside the lavish wedding ceremony of TV personality LaLa Vazquez and NBA star Carmelo Anthony.In the footage, LaLa's friend Kim Kardashian is spotted moments before the ceremony checking out the wedding dresses and helping with accessories. LaLa is also seen getting some last looks of herself in her wedding dress before walking down the aisle.Watch the flip-cam video to see the heartfelt New York nuptials of "Melo" and his bride LaLa. Read More »