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Will Brad Pitt Run for Mayor of New Orleans?

Brad Pitt reacts to a grassroots movement in Louisiana to make him the mayor of New Orleans, his family's current hometown. The "Today" host Ann Curry asked the A-list actor to answer the question, "Would he run for mayor of New Orleans?" Pitt responded jokingly, "“Yeah. I’m running on the gay marriage, no religion, legalization and taxation of marijuana platform.” “I don’t have a chance,” he said of running for political office. "That’s not what I do best." Read More »

Marie Osmond Dishes on ‘Miracle Treat Day’

Marie Osmond is calling on her fans to help save a child’s life by buying a Dairy Queen Blizzard® on Thursday, August 13. Click the video to watch! On August 13, Dairy Queen will host the 4th Annual North American “Miracle Treat Day,” when $1 or more from every Blizzard® sold on that day will be donated to Children’s Miracle Network, a non-profit organization co-founded by Marie that is dedicated to saving and improving the lives of children by raising funds for children’s hospitals. Last year on Miracle Treat Day, Dairy Queen raised more than $4.5 million for 170 Children’s Miracle Network hospitals. A cause partner since 1984, Dairy Queen has raised more than $77 million and is one of the top five contributors to Children’s Miracle Network. Read More »

Funeral Plans Made for Eunice Kennedy Shriver

Funeral plans have been set for Eunice Kennedy Shriver, who passed away on Tuesday. Mrs. Shriver will remembered during a public wake at Our Lady of Victory Roman Catholic Church in Centerville, Mass., on Thursday, August 13 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. A prayer service will be held from 6 p.m until 6:30 p.m. and will be led by the Reverend Richard Fragomeni. A funeral mass entitled "Celebrating The Transformative Eunice Kennedy Shriver," will follow on Friday at 10 a.m. at Saint Francis Xavier Roman Catholic Church in Hyannis, Mass., but will be only open to family and invited guests. Before the service, Special Olympians and law enforcement officials will carry the Special Olympics torch into the church, while the family will walk behind Mrs. Shriver's casket. The service will be available for online viewing live at www.eunicekennedyshriver.org. Read More »

Anna Faris Has Tied the Knot!

Anna Faris and actor Chris Pratt have gotten hitched. Read on to learn about their surprise announcement... A rep for 'The House Bunny' actress tells People.com: "Anna Faris and Chris Pratt were married in a small ceremony in Bali on July 9." Anna, 32, and Chris, 30, stepped out Tuesday night at the Malibu Reef Check Partnership summer party, which Anna hosted. Read More »

Michael Douglas ‘Devastated’ by Son’s Behavior

Michael Douglas and his ex-wife Diandra are speaking out about their son Cameron's drug-related legal woes. "The family is devastated and very disappointed in Cameron's recent behavior. Any family who has dealt with substance abuse knows how devastating it can be," the Oscar winner’s rep tells People.com. Cameron, 30, is being held at the New York City's Metropolitan Correctional Center after his girlfriend Kelly Sott was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to sneak him heroin that was hidden in an electric toothbrush. Read More »

Update: Michael Douglas’ Son Held at Correctional Center After Girlfriend’s Arrest

Michael Douglas' son, Cameron Douglas, is now being held at a correctional facility after his girlfriend Kelly Sott was arrested Monday for allegedly trying to sneak him heroin that was hidden in an electric toothbrush. Read on for details... People.com reports that Douglas, 30, is being held at the New York City's Metropolitan Correctional Center after violating terms of his home detention. Douglas was arrested on July 28 after he was allegedly caught dealing methamphetamine at New York's upscale Hotel Gansevoort, the Associated Press reports. Cameron was also arrested in California in 2007 on cocaine possession charges, says the AP. Read More »

Octuplet Mom Hospitalized

ET confirms that Nadya Suleman, known by the media as "Octomom," underwent surgery Tuesday and remains in the hospital. Sources were not specific as to what type of surgery was conducted, but tell ET that the mother of octuplets is expected to leave the hospital this weekend. Her mother, father, nannies and friends are reportedly taking care of her 14 children. Read More »

Take a Peek: ‘My Journey With Farrah’

Take a look at the cover of Alana Stewart's new book: My Journey with Farrah. The book, which chronicles her longtime friendship with recently deceased actress Farrah Fawcett, is available in stores now. Read More »

Brad Pitt on Getting Dirty With Angelina Jolie

ET has the latest... In an all-new interview, 'Inglorious Basterds' star Brad Pitt talks about family and finding some precious alone time with longtime love Angelina Jolie. In the upcoming issue of People magazine, fans had the opportunity to ask the superstar a question. An admirer of Brad's from El Salvador asked the hunky dad of six how he keeps his relationship with Angelina so strong while caring for their kids. "Parenting can become hectic, but it also is great fun," he says. "In fact, it is the ultimate teamwork. But when all else fails, Mommy and Daddy need to hire a babysitter, go away and get dirty." Read More »

Miley Cyrus Apologizes for Bashing Robert Pattinson

Miley Cyrus announced on her Twitter that she too has become a fan of 'Twilight' heartthrob Robert Pattinson, following some comments she made about the actor last April. Miley tweeted following the "Teen Choice 2009" awards, "Gave a hug to Rob Pattinson today. Ok girls, I get it now. So cute. Sorry 'Robby' bout all my bashing in my past." The singer/actress did an interview with Teen Vogue magazine in April where she said of the actor, “I’m not a huge Rob Pattinson fan. Girls aren’t really in love with Rob; they’re in love with [his Twilight character] Edward.” Read More »