Archive for July, 2010

Hollywood Discovery Awards Looking for Next Big Star

A call to action: Budding actors and actresses looking for their big break may find it with the Hollywood Discovery Awards. Are you the next big star the world has been looking for? The two winners of the Hollywood Discovery Awards will be flown to Los Angeles and announced at the star-studded 14th Annual Hollywood Awards Gala at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on October 25, 2010. U.S. residents between the ages of 18-25 can submit an acting audition 2-3 minutes in length; five male and five female finalists will be selected by a blue-ribbon panel of casting directors from the Casting Society of America; and the general public will be able to vote online for their favorites. Click Here for full details. Read More »

Al Gore Will Not Be Prosecuted Over Groping Allegations

Former Vice President Al Gore will reportedly not be prosecuted over allegations made by a masseuse who claimed he sexually assaulted her in 2006. According to the Associated Press, District Attorney Michael Schrunk said Friday that the former vice president would not be prosecuted, adding that the case had numerous problems deeming it inappropriate for criminal prosecution. Earlier this month, Gore was questioned by police about the allegations, according to reports by KATU News in Portland, Oregon. Read More »

Spencer Pratt: Heidi Couldn’t Handle My Fame

Self-assured Spencer Pratt is already sounding off about his estranged wife Heidi Montag after she filed for divorce from him on Friday. "I love Heidi but our marriage was a show -- it was part of 'The Hills' world," Pratt tells People.com. "And that world is on a sound stage." "It's clear that reality TV-fame-loving Spencer Pratt does not fit with my ex-wife Heidi Montag's ambitions for a motion picture actor/pop star career and being a single sex symbol for the world," he continues, adding: "Some say if you can't handle the heat get out of the kitchen, Well, Heidi couldn't handle King Spencer's fame so she got out of the marriage." Read More »

Heidi Montag Divorcing Spencer Pratt

Heidi Montag says "irreconcilable differences" are the reason she's driving a stake through the heart of her marriage to Spencer Pratt. Montag filed for divorce from Pratt on Friday after separating from him in May. The controversial reality couple officially tied the knot in Pasadena, Calif. in April 2009. Read More »

Levi Johnston’s Lawyer on Pregnancy Rumors: This is Not Levi’s Child

Levi Johnston's attorney is exclusively talking to ET about allegations that Bristol Palin's fiancĂ© has impregnated another woman. His attorney tells ET: "We spoke with this young lady personally to find out if her pregnancy had anything to do with Levi before the announcement of the engagement to Bristol. We did not want something like this to derail the marriage. She specifically told us no and that Levi had nothing to do with her baby. Someone waived a check under her nose and now she has come up with this opposite [scenario]...." Levi's attorney goes on to say, "Lets be clear, this is not Levi's child....However, we realize that a person like Levi is vulnerable....anyone whose name is out there in the spotlight is subject to these types of allegations..in that regard, Levi is no different....you almost have to expect it to happen....and so it is....Levi's focus will not be distracted by ... Read More »

Oksana Grigorieva: Mel is ‘Trivializing Domestic Violence’

In a new video interview, Mel Gibson's ex-girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva speaks out against the star, saying that he has unleashed a "smear campaign" against her ever since she came forward with domestic violence allegations against him. "I'm devastated," Grigorieva tells Radar Online. "I think Mel is basically trivializing domestic violence and this is very, very sad." Grigorieva says she was "in fear for her life," when she recorded the now-infamous tapes of Mel's alleged verbal tirade against her. Read More »

Secrecy Ends as Bill Clinton Goes Public in Chelsea’s Wedding Town

After weeks of intense media speculation -- but no official confirmation from Bill and Hillary Clinton -- about the wedding of their daughter Chelsea, the former president finally emerged on the streets of the quaint New York town where the event will reportedly take place this weekend. Bill Clinton was escorted by security as he was surrounded by photographers and onlookers Friday around noon when he casually strolled through Rhinebeck, New York in blue jeans and a black polo shirt. He also shook hands and spoke with some of the locals. Clinton did not speak formally or make announcements, but he did give some quick answers to reporters. When asked about his future son-in-law Marc Mezvinsky, the former president told "The Insider"'s Jill Martin: "I like him and I admire him. He's a wonderful man. I feel very blessed." Martin is also a contributor to US Magazine. ... Read More »

Video: Lindsay Lohan’s Biggest Fan?

Jailed actress Lindsay Lohan got more visitors on Thursday, and a rally of one as a dedicated fan championed her release. The Hollywood.tv cameras were there as Lindsay's mother Dina and sister Ali arrived at the Century Regional Detention Facility, this time bringing large bags of fan mail for her to read.   Also making an appearance at the facility to visit Lindsay was her friend Samantha Ronson, who can be seen running away from the paparazzi after she comes out of the jail. Read More »

Purported Email Reveals Mel Gibson Apology After Fight

An email now in the hands of police investigators shows that Mel Gibson apologized to his ex Oksana Grigorieva the day after he allegedly hit her in the face, RadarOnline reports. The purported email was sent the day after an altercation in which Grigorieva alleges Gibson punched her twice in the head as she held their infant daughter Lucia, according to RadarOnline. Grigorieva has claimed that two of her teeth were damaged in the alleged altercation and that she also suffered a concussion.   "Could you please call me. I want to tell you how unspeakably sorry I am," the news site quotes Mel's email as saying. RadarOnline also reports that Gibson sent an earlier email to Grigorieva on the same morning that reads: "How's your tooth?" Read More »

Sneak Peek: Tonight’s ET Slideshow

From a Hollywood couple to celebrity scents, we're giving you a sneak peek at some of the fabulous star photos you'll see on tonight's ET Slideshow! Tune in to ET tonight for more amazing celeb snapshots! In the first photo, Eddie Cibrian and LeAnn Rimes are snapped holding hands while leaving star favorite eatery Nobu.  Read More »