Archive for August, 2010

Stars Pay ‘Rent’ This Month at the Hollywood Bowl

Neil Patrick Harris lights his candle as director of "Rent" at the Hollywood Bowl, igniting a cast including Vanessa Hudgens, Wayne Brady, and Nicole Scherzinger. "Dancing with the Stars" champ Nicole will be singing and dancing under the stars at what she calls "a magical space." Costar Aaron Tveit added, "It's an iconic venue. We've talked about singing at Carnegie Hall or Radio City Music Hall or Lincoln Center in New York and the Hollywood Bowl is right there." The Pussycat Doll told ET that she hopes the pro that led her to victory, Derek Hough, will come see her translate her ballroom skills to the stage. "There's a number called 'The Tango Maureen' and originally my character's not supposed to be in it because they're singing about me, but because of 'Dancing with the Stars' and my tango, they're like, 'We want you to tango in it.'" ... Read More »

Video: Secrets from Celebrity Wedding Planner Sharon Sacks

Wedding planner to the stars Sharon Sacks has designed beautiful weddings for the likes of Jennifer Lopez and Michael Douglas -- now, she's telling ET about what's hot for 2010. Sharon says the brides of 2010 are starting to lean toward a more retro feel for their big day. She also reveals her biggest challenge was planning the 2009 nuptials of Khloe Kardashian and L.A. Laker Lamar Odom -- a stunning event she planned in only nine days! Read More »

VIDEO: How Kristen Chenoweth Plans to Become More Popular

Emmy nominee and stage diva Kristen Chenoweth has a plan to up her profile. The always adorable actress, singer and advocate has teamed up with Glamour to create a digital short for the magazine's iPad issue! "I'm so desperate to get on the iPad," Kristen confesses with a wink. "I would like to become more popular ... currently right now, my dog Madeline Kahn Chenoweth has more followers on Twitter and YouTube than I do. That's one of the main reasons I'd like to be on the iPad." Read More »

Sneak Peek: Tonight’s ET Slideshow

From Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt and four of their children to 'Twilight' hunk Kellan Lutz, we're giving you a sneak peek of fabulous star photos like the ones you'll see on tonight's ET Slideshow! Tune in to ET tonight for more amazing celeb footage! In the above pic, Angelina and Brad are spotted in Oakland, Calif. on the set of Brad's film 'Moneyball' with their four oldest children: Maddox, Pax, Zahara and Shiloh. Read More »

Kristen Bell and Young Hollywood Stars Stand Up to Cancer

From Kristen Bell to Zac Efron to Vanessa Hudgens to Dakota Fanning, a slew of young stars are teaming up with Stand Up To Cancer to change the odds for their generation. In a public service announcement for the organization, Kristen Bell states, "[The] odds of getting cancer in your lifetime: one in two men, one in three women." "It's up to us to change the odds for our generation, for the ones we love, for our future. If you don't like the odds, stand up," the celebrities say in the PSA. Read More »

Dina Lohan Gives Update on Daughter Lindsay

Dina Lohan talked to Hollywood.tv cameras outside a Los Angeles area treatment center where her daughter Lindsay is going through a rehabilitation program. When asked how Lindsay is doing, Dina responded, "She's great." Dina, who was joined by her youngest daughter Ali Lohan, also told cameras that Lindsay has not run out of money. Lindsay served 13 days of her 90-day jail sentence before she was sent straight to the treatment facility. Read More »

HTV: Kim & Khloe Kardashian’s Night Out with the Guys

Kim and Khloe Kardashian stepped out Tuesday night with two of the special men in their lives. Both girls were spotted by Hollywood.tv on Tuesday at Katsuya in Hollywood, along with their brother Rob and Khloe's hubby, L.A. Lakers champ Lamar Odom. Watch the video for more! Read More »

Kevin Costner’s Heartwarming ‘Tail’

ET is with Kevin Costner as he spreads the word about a new way to save homeless, lovable dogs from being euthanized in overcrowded animal shelters and to find them a new home -- via private jet! In a "Freedom Flight" from his home in Aspen, CO, to Edmonton, Alberta, the Oscar winner is talking about the rescue efforts of The Orange Dog (www.orangedog.ca), which has rescued more than 300 small breed dogs. "When this plane is operating at its best, it's not just taking people around the world, it's hauling animals, courtesy of Jan Folk, who created Orange Dog, [which is] essentially an exchange of animals that were going to be euthanized," says Kevin. "Instead of having that happen, [the dogs are] now making their way to Canada, having a second chance at life." Read More »

Aretha Franklin Breaks Ribs in Fall

The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, has canceled two free concerts in New York as she recovers from injuries she sustained in a fall. Franklin's office tells the Associated Press that the singing legend broke ribs in a fall on Sunday and is currently experiencing abdominal pain. Her shows, which were scheduled for next Monday and Thursday, might be rescheduled for late August, the AP says. Read More »

Bristol Palin Breaks Up with Levi Johnston: ‘I Got Played’

Sarah Palin's daughter Bristol has once again broken up with her fiancĂ© and father of her child, Levi Johnston -- the news comes less than three weeks after she announced their engagement. Bristol tells People.com, "It's over. I broke up with him." The 19-year-old and her ex Levi share a 19-month-old son, Tripp. As for the reason for their second split, Bristol tells People that on the very day that she went public with the news of their engagement (July 14), Levi told her he may have gotten another woman pregnant. Read More »