Archive for August 10, 2010

Rep: Fantasia Was ‘Totally Overwhelmed’ by Married Woman’s Accusations

Fantasia Barrino's manager is speaking out about the former "American Idol" champ's apparent mental state prior to her hospitalization in North Carolina on Monday night. Referring to Paula Cook's legal complaint against her estranged husband Antwaun Cook, in which Mrs. Cook accuses Barrino of ruining the marriage by having an affair Mr. Cook, Barrino's manager Brian Dickens says: "Fantasia read Mrs. Cook's complaint against Mr. Cook for the first time yesterday. She knows some of the allegations in Mrs. Cook's complaint are totally false. There are others she strongly doubts. There is plenty she does not know. "Fantasia is heartbroken and is sorry for any pain she may have caused. Yesterday, she was totally overwhelmed by the lawsuit and the media attention," Dickens says. Read More »

Levi Johnston on Following Sarah Palin’s Footsteps

Before she was governor of Alaska, Sarah Palin was mayor of Wasilla, Alaska. ET broke the news that Levi Johnston, the father of her grandchild, is planning to run for the same political position. Can he fill Palin's shoes? "It's for real," Levi tells ET. "I'm going to go there and do what I can." ET talked to the young father exclusively about his intention to run for his hometown's highest office. "Obviously that's where I grew up, that's my home," he says. "It's always going to be home to me. [My son] Tripp [is] going to grow up there and I just want to change a few things." Read More »

VH1 Reacts to Fantasia Barrino’s Hospitalization

VH1, which airs Fantasia Barrino's reality series "Fantasia For Real," is reacting to the news that the former "American Idol" champ has been hospitalized for an overdose of "aspirin and a sleeping aid," according to her manager. "We support Fantasia 100 percent and look forward to working with her again soon. Our thoughts and prayers are with her at this difficult time," the network tells ET. Meanwhile, Fantasia's manager tells ET that the star is in stable condition and is expected to be released from the hospital soon. He says she was "heartbroken" over a North Carolina woman's accusation in a legal complaint that Barrino ruined her marriage -- a claim the 26-year-old singer has denied. Read More »

Former ‘American Idol’ Winner Fantasia Barrino Hospitalized for Overdose

Former "American Idol" champ Fantasia Barrino has been hospitalized after overdosing on "aspirin and a sleeping aid," her manager says. Barrino's manager Brian Dickens tells ET that the 26-year-old singer is in stable condition in a North Carolina hospital following her overdose. He adds, however, that she was "heartbroken" and "overwhelmed" after a married woman filed a legal complaint accusing Barrino of wrecking her marriage. "Last night, Fantasia was hospitalized. She took an overdose of aspirin and a sleep aid. Her injuries are not life threatening. She was dehydrated and exhausted at the time," Dickens said. Read More »

Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska Reacts to Levi Johnston’s Bid

The Mayor of Wasilla, Alaska is responding to Levi Johnston's announcement that he is going to run for his seat, which will be vacant in 2012. Mayor Verne E. Rupright tells ET, "Well, it is a little early to declare. Usually most wait until the year the seat is up. But since I am nearly old enough to be Levi's grandfather I think it would be wise for him to get a high school diploma and keep his clothes on. The voters like that!" Levi, who famously fathered former Republican vice presidential candidate (and former Wasilla mayor) Sarah Palin's grandson, is set to run in the race to be held on October 4, 2011. Read More »

Sneak Peek: Tonight’s ET Slideshow

From Maya Rudolph as a bride in New York to Kim Kardashian in L.A., we're giving you a sneak peek of 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 pic, a wedding-dress-clad Maya slumps on the sidewalk on the set of her new film 'Bridesmaids' in NYC. Read More »

Twitpic: Who’s the New Girl with Russell Brand?

He may be engaged, but that didn't stop Russell Brand from posting a twitpic of him and an awkward looking girl at the "Teen Choice 2010." The nerdy female in the photo is actually Russell's fiancée Katy Perry, the host of the awards show. The funnyman tweeted: "The real winner of the Teen Choice awards is ... I AM! I won a fantastic new bride." Katy also tweeted a photo of herself in character, writing: "After tons O fun at the TCA's, I'm off to Australia!!!" For more pics from the Teen Choice awards, click HERE! Read More »

Kim Kardashian Dazzles in Bootie-licious Footwear

Shoe aficionado Kim Kardashian modeled boots that are made for walking at a photo shoot for ShoeDazzle.com. As chief fashion stylist, Kim is excited to incorporate her favorite footwear into the autumn season. "I think for fall it's all about boots and it's over the knee boots, ankle booties, really any length boot," she suggested. "One of my favorite boots has these studs on the front of the toe." The resident trend-setter has seen similar boots for well over $1,000, but a membership to ShoeDazzle costs fashionistas on a budget only $39.95 per month. "We wanted to just give women what they want and every girl loves shoes, so we just thought of a really clever way to give people that personal celebrity stylist feel, so that they can be styled and have great shoes every month for a really affordable price," Kim said of the website's concept. ... Read More »

Bure Family Wines Announced as the Exclusive Wine Provider for the ET Emmy Party

Entertainment Tonight, the No. 1 entertainment newsmagazine in the world, has announced that Bure Family Wines will be the exclusive wine provider for the 14th annual Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party. The Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party will attract the biggest stars of television, film and music to the annual bash being held at Vibiana in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, August 29th at 8 p.m. following the Emmy telecast. Bure Family Wines will provide guests with their limited selection Majesty Cabernet Sauvignon and Nuit Blanche to toast the evening's big winners. Created at a small boutique winery in Napa Valley, only 150 cases of each wine are produced every year, 20 of which will be served at the Entertainment Tonight Emmy Party. Bure Family Wines was established in 2008 by professional hockey player Valeri Bure and his actress wife Candace Cameron-Bure, with a focus on small lot handcrafted wines. Their winery ... Read More »