Archive for the ‘Celebrities’ Category

Erin Andrews’ Accused Stalker Pleads Guilty

Michael David Barrett pleaded guilty Tuesday to surreptitiously filming videos of ESPN reporter Erin Andrews in the nude. Barrett, 48, entered a guilty plea to interstate stalking, says the Associated Press, which adds that Andrews asked the judge to be harsh when sentencing Barrett. "His actions have had a devastating impact on me and family," she said. "I don't know him. ... I haven't met him. I hope he never sees the light of day." Read More »

Michael Jackson Estate Administrators Seeking Funds

The administrators of Michael Jackson's estate and a host of attorneys are reportedly seeking what could amount to millions of dollars in estate earnings. Estate administrators John Branca and John McClain are seeking five percent of the money the estate has earned following Jackson’s June 25 death, says the Associated Press. The administrators and a host of attorneys claim in court filings they haven’t been paid since the King of Pop died. The AP says Branca is requesting that the five percent be disbursed to his firm; he reportedly isn’t seeking a personal fee for administering the estate. Payments would also be funneled to other firms, including one that represents the Jackson children’s interests. A hearing to determine how much can be paid out is set for Jan 4. Read More »

Lawyer for Tiger Woods Doc Asserts Physician’s Innocence

A lawyer for Dr. Anthony Galea, who has treated Tiger Woods, says the physician is innocent of allegations of wrongdoing. A Canadian probe into the doctor could result in charges by this Friday, on which date the doctor will face his first court appearance. The lawyer said in a press conference Tuesday that the Canadian charges, if filed, are expected to be related to conspiracy, the Customs Act and the Food and Drug Act. The lawyer said that an assistant for the doctor was stopped on the U.S.-Canadian border, which ended up triggering an investigation of Galea. The lawyer said that while a small amount of Human Growth Hormone was confiscated, it was for the doctor's own personal use: "There was a very, very small amount of HGH and it was only for him," the lawyer said. He explained that Galea believes in the therapeutic use of steroids in non-competing aged 40-plus ... Read More »

Evangelist Oral Roberts Passes Away

Evangelist Oral Roberts has died of pneumonia complications, according to a report. He was 91. The minister passed away on Tuesday, Dec. 15 in Newport Beach, California after being hospitalized on Saturday following a fall, his spokesperson told the Associated Press. Roberts used the power of broadcasting and publications to deliver his message.  In 1963, Oral Roberts University was chartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Read More »

Report: Tiger Woods’ Wife Breaks Her Silence

Tiger Woods' wife Elin Nordegren has reportedly broken her silence. According to OK! Magazine, she told reporters Tuesday in Orlando how their two young children are doing amid the couple's difficult times. According to the mag, Elin said the kids "are doing just fine." The couple has two children -- 2-year-old Sam, and 10-month-old Charlie. Read More »

Video: Renee Zellweger, Rob Lowe & Celebs Stand Up To Cancer in New PSA

Renee Zellweger, Rob Lowe, Minka Kelly and Kristin Chenoweth are among many others helping to Stand Up To Cancer -- and ET has the details. SU2C and Comcast are teaming up to bring the hottest celebs and artists in music (Alicia Keys, Justin Timberlake and more) to an On Demand channel that is designed to encourage its audience to help with the fight against cancer. The On Demand channel will also feature a new PSA with Zellweger, Lowe and Chenoweth but ET has a sneak peak! Check out su2c.org for more on the organization. Read More »

New Picture: Tiger Woods’ Wife Elin and Daughter Sam

ET has the latest... On Monday she was spotted pumping gas and not wearing her wedding ring, and now we have the all-new photo from today of Tiger Woods' wife Elin. Wearing aviator sunglasses, jeans and a T-shirt, Elin was spotted holding her and Woods' daughter Sam while a friend was spotted holding the troubled couple's baby son Charlie. Keep checking back here for all of the latest Tiger Woods news. Read More »

‘Golden’ Gal Emily Blunt Making Wedding Plans?

Golden Globe nominee Emily Blunt is front and center on the cover of the new issue of Niche Media's Los Angeles Confidential magazine, and she’s dishing about the film she's nominated for -- as well as whether or not she and her fiancé, "The Office"'s John Krasinski, will be saying “I do” soon. Blunt, who is nominated for her regal role of Queen Victoria in ‘The Young Victoria,’ tells the mag: “I really felt it was one of those rare parts to play, a character with such gravitas. I loved that the script was really focused on a dysfunctional family more than royalty. I thought it was a fresh look at her and royalty and more intimate look because you really see the private life.” The 26-year-old actress also opens up about her own private life with her funnyman fiancé: “There’s definitely no way I could speak of [wedding] plans ... Read More »

Alec Baldwin to Donate $1 Million in Arts Scholarships

ET has learned that Alec Baldwin will contribute $1 million to NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Read on for more. The star, who is an alumnus of the school, will create the Alec Baldwin Scholarship fund to benefit low income students who want to attend the prestigious theater training school. "The support I got from Tisch made it possible for me to become an actor and to have a career in this business," Alec said of his contribution. "It's important to give back to those institutions that give us such opportunities, and I encourage anyone to look into supporting their alma mater." Read More »

Kim Kardashian ‘So Happy’ to be a New ‘Auntie’

An excited Kim Kardashian took to her Twitter handle to talk about her new baby nephew. She tweeted, "I'm an auntie!!!! My little Mason Dash Disick is here!!! We are so happy!" ET confirmed with E! News that Kim's sister Kourtney Kardashian "delivered a healthy baby boy" at a Los Angeles hospital early Monday morning, Dec. 14. The bundle of joy weighed in at 7 pounds, 6 ounces and is 19.5 inches. Read More »