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Video: Jason Alexander Battles the Bulge with Jenny Craig

Former "Seinfeld" star Jason Alexander reveals to ET what made him turn to Jenny Craig this year to meet his weight loss goal. Jason is the newest spokesperson for the weight loss program and joined Jenny Craig client (she’s still on their maintenance program) Valerie Bertinelli in a commercial about the program. The TV star says after turning fifty and still carrying about 40 pounds too much, he decided it was now or never. "I gained 15 pounds with each child. I did sympathy weight gain with my wife. She had babies [and] so she got it off. Mine stayed on," he says, also attributing some of his weight gain on his "Seinfeld" stint. "Every year that we got more successful, our catering got more elaborate. ... and it's boredom eating." Read More »

Khloe Kardashian ‘Not Doing Anything to Prevent’ Getting Pregnant

After a whirlwind wedding with L.A. Laker Lamar Odom last September, Khloe Kardashian has revealed her plans for motherhood! In a new interview with 104.3MYfm's Valentine in the Morning on Wednesday morning, Khloe revealed that she is not in a rush to become pregnant, but is not doing anything to prevent it. When asked if she wants to be a mother, Khloe said: "I want to so badly. I mean, I’m not rushing it. I don't need to right now, but I definitely, in my life, I guess I would say that's a goal for me. I do want to be a mom and a great mom and do that kind of stuff, but I'm 25. I’m not rushing it. I did just get married and we both want to have kids together. But I'm not rushing it, but I'm also not doing anything to prevent it." ... Read More »

Gary Coleman Hospitalized

Just in from the ET news desk: Former child star Gary Coleman has been hospitalized. A rep for the actor says that Gary was doing promotional work in Los Angeles when he stated he wasn't feeling well. We're told he was then taken to the hospital as "a preventative measure." According to the rep, who spoke with Gary this morning, he says he's fine but must remain at the hospital to undergo more tests before his release. Read More »

Kate Gosselin Gets a Makeover

Who's that girl on the cover of People magazine? It's reality mom Kate Gosselin looking almost unrecognizable -- without her signature hairstyle! The reality mom really lets her hair down in the new issue -- on stands now -- which shows her dramatic transformation. Read More »

Casey Johnson Funeral Arrangements Announced

ET has obtained a statement by a spokesman for the Johnson family detailing preliminary funeral arrangements for the late Casey Johnson. “The Johnson family wishes to thank everyone who has expressed condolences and support during this trying time. Your thoughts and prayers are deeply appreciated,” family spokesman Jesse Derris says. “The family has arranged for Casey to be flown back East to her final resting place. There will be a private funeral service later this week for the immediate family. Read More »

Update: Autopsy Concluded for Casey Johnson

Authorities in Los Angeles tell ET that an autopsy on late heiress Casey Johnson has been completed. The cause of death has been deferred pending further tests that include toxicology tests and microscopic studies, which could take six to eight weeks to complete. Authorities found no evidence of trauma to the body. Johnson, 30, was found dead on Monday in Los Angeles. Read More »

Bob Barker Donates $5 Million to Help Save Whales

Longtime TV host and animal lover Bob Barker has made a sizable donation of $5 million to help save whales threatened by hunting. Barker donated the funds to Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, which used the donation partly to buy a new ship called the Bob Barker, which saw action Tuesday in the Antarctic when it made contact with Japanese whaling vessels. Barker's gift also funded a new helicopter for the organization. Read More »

Redmond O’Neal Arrested

Redmond O’Neal, the son of the late Farrah Fawcett and Ryan O'Neal, is sadly in trouble with the law yet again. The 24-year-old was arrested on a felony charge on December 29. He was taken to the Los Angeles Men's Central Jail. No bail has been set as of yet. He is scheduled to appear in court Tuesday morning, according to his booking sheet. Read More »

Coroner’s Office Schedules Examination of Casey Johnson

ET has confirmed with the Los Angeles Coroner's Office that they will be conducting an examination of socialite Casey Johnson -- who was found dead on Monday, January 4. The Chief Coroner Investigator tells ET that they have scheduled an examination of Casey for today, January 5. According to the LAPD, there is also an investigation into her death. Reality show star Tila Tequila announced in December that she was engaged to the Johnson & Johnson heiress. Tila writes a blog for the Global Grind and sent a message to the Web site that reads, "Thank u for ur much needed prayers. ... There's a lot happening right now and I just need to be with friends and family." Read More »

Golf Writer Describes His Encounters with Tiger Woods & Family

Joe Logan, executive producer of myphillygolf.com, talks to ET about the character of Tiger Woods, following a shocking Vanity Fair article about the pro golfer. Logan contributed to an article in the February issue of VF where author Buzz Bissinger recalls a 1997 GQ interview that Woods gave when he was 21. "I think any golf writer who has dealt with him, would tell you early on he was a naive, young spirited kid," Logan tells ET. "Early when he first turned pro and was swamped with all the attention, notoriety and money that was thrown in his direction with endorsements, the money he won playing golf, it was overnight almost, [he] became a world famous celebrity. ... For the first year or so, he wore that like a hair suit. He was a little difficult to deal with." The writer says after a year or so, Tiger got used ... Read More »