Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 3:55 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Jenny McCarthy, whose longtime boyfriend Jim Carrey's daughter is pregnant, talks about becoming a grandparent along with Jim.
"I think he's going to make the world's best [grandfather] because he is so animated," Jenny told People magazine. Jim's daughter Jane, 21, recently married and is expecting her first child.
"I also think I am going to rock as the grandma. I love her and I am excited about this baby," Jenny also told People, noting that she'll be planning a baby shower for Jane.
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 3:49 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has obtained a subpoena request filed by the Florida Highway Patrol related to Tiger Woods' November 27 accident. Read on for more. The Florida Highway Patrol's subpoena request was ultimately denied, but the document reveals that FHP authorities suspected that Woods may have driven while under the influence. The agency therefore wanted "medical blood results." In the document, the FHP claims in part, "A witness stated that the driver had consumed alcohol earlier in the day," and that the same witness "stated that the driver was prescribed medication (Ambien and [Vicodin])." The Florida Highway Patrol tells ET that, according to earlier reports, the witness who was on the scene of the accident and who pulled Woods out of his car was his wife, Elin Nordegren.
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 3:19 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Former New York Governor and sex scandal survivor Eliot Spitzer talks to ET about Tiger Woods, extending well-wishes to the golf star and his family. "I have nothing to say about it but to wish him well," he tells ET. The disgraced politician lost his career after published reports, backed by federal wiretaps, claimed Spitzer spent up to $80,000 for prostitution services over a period of several years. He has kept a low profile since his resignation.
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 2:25 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has the latest...
ET has just obtained the incident report detailing what the officer from the Windermere, FL police department encountered when he arrived on the scene of Tiger Woods' early morning car accident on November 27.
"Upon my arrival, I observed a black male lying in the roadway not moving, covered in a blanket and resting his head on a pillow,” the officer says in the report. “There was a white female kneeling over the subject (later identified to be the wife: Elin Nordegren). I made contact with the subject, known to be Tiger Woods.
"My immediate observations were that of an unresponsive male subject, breathing adequately with lacerations to the lips and noticeable blood in the mouth. Mr. Woods was not responsive. I conducted a brief physical assessment and nothing stood out to be immediately alarming. Mr. Woods periodically attempted to get up; for his safety, I kept ...
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 1:24 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
"Accidentally On Purpose" actress Jenna Elfman joined the likes of Priscilla Presley and "Friday Night Lights" star Minka Kelly to offer some holiday cheer to underprivileged children. ET has the details!
Hollywood talent came out over the weekend for the Christmas Stories XVII event that was put on by The Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre. Celebs performed skits and told Christmas stories to benefit the Hollywood Police Activities League’s annual Christmas party for underprivileged children and their inner city programs for at-risk youth.
Other stars to help out with the cause included Anne Archer, Erika Christensen, Jason Dohring, MC Lyte, Beth Riesgraf and film composer Mark Isham. Minka Kelly was a special guest performer in addition to Amy Davidson ("8 Simple Rules...for Dating My Teenage Daughter"), Esteban Powell ("The Cleaner") and Aldis Hodge ("Leverage").
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 12:50 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Lindsay Davenport is a friend of Tiger Woods and his wife Elin and tells ET that the picture being painted of Elin by the media as an aggressive woman is completely false.
The tennis pro has a home near Tiger's house in Orange County, California and describes the acclaimed golfer's spouse as "very loving, very loyal" and "level-headed."
Lindsay tells ET, "The insinuation that [Elin] would be aggressive or attacking is just preposterous. ... She always handles herself with class."
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 12:00 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
After nearly losing his newborn twins to a medical mishap, Dennis Quaid is on the forefront of change in patient care.
The Hollywood dad is teaming up with American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP) to announce a new alert system and training program -- as well as his own family foundation.
Quaid is announcing his support for ASHP's Pharmacy Technician Initiative and the new National Alert Network (NAN). The Pharmacy Technician Initiative will secure standardized requirements for pharmacy technician training, and NAN will help prevent dangerous and repeated medication errors.
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 9:42 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts acknowledged the accomplishments of Robert De Niro, Bruce Springsteen, and Mel Brooks on Sunday by presenting the entertainers with the esteemed Kennedy Center Honors.In his address to the honorees, President Barack Obama admitted to stealing a line from wife Michelle, saying, “The arts are not somehow apart from our national life, the arts are at the heart of our national life.”The December 6 event also acknowledged the distinguished careers of jazz great Dave Brubeck and opera star Grace Bumbry. The Kennedy Center Honors will be broadcast December 29 on CBS in a two-hour special.
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Posted in December 7, 2009 ¬ 3:10 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Tiger Woods posted a statement on his website on Sunday thanking fans and sponsors for their continued support during the tough times he is facing in his personal life. He also apologizes for his absence from the Chevron World Challenge golf tournament. He said: "As the final round of the Chevron World Challenge begins, I would like to extend my heartfelt thank you to everyone affiliated with the event, especially our amazing title sponsor, Chevron. They've been title sponsor for the last two years and have a vision and passion for creating real opportunities for my Foundation. I thank them for their ongoing commitment.
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Posted in December 6, 2009 ¬ 11:38 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET was backstage when singing sensation Taylor Swift and 'The Twilight Saga: New Moon' actor Taylor Lautner arrived to the 102.7 KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2009 concert -- the event's host Ryan Seacrest talked to ET's Kevin Frazier about the rumored couple.
"Just say the name Taylor in this house and see who says hi," Seacrest said. "Just see how many voices you hear when you say Taylor tonight."
Swift performed at the Jingle Ball and gave Kevin a quick hug backstage. Other stars to attend and talk to ET included "Gossip Girl" Leighton Meester, "The Hills" star Kristin Cavallari and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Joanna Krupa. Watch the video for more from the ball, including backstage footage of Swift and Lautner!
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