Archive for the ‘Celebrities’ Category

Erik Estrada Sets Sights on Eye Health Awareness

Erik Estrada hit the streets of New York City Tuesday, where hundreds of New Yorkers "got sighted" by the "healthy eye officer" for not protecting their eyes. Estrada joined forces with Transitions Optical to help raise awareness for eye health and properly protecting one's eyes from potentially harmful sunlight rays. Dressed in full uniform, the iconic former "CHiPs" star patrolled the streets of the Big Apple to hand out violations such as "Visual Abandonment" and "Indecent Exposure." Read More »

Joran van der Sloot’s Mother Apologizes to Alleged Victim’s Parents

In a new interview, the mother of Joran van der Sloot offered an apology to the parents of the woman allegedly killed by her son. In an interview Dutch news station The Telegraph, obtained by ABC News, Anita van der Sloot spoke candidly about her son and his purported troubles. "I hope that he gets a chance to talk with the parents of Stephany Flores, and that he can tell them what happened. And I apologize for them ... that he's my son. He's not a monster. He can be very gentle, but it could be that he has bipolar personality. I hope he gets the help," she said in the interview. Read More »

Nicole Richie’s DUI Probation Extended

A judge is allowing Nicole Richie more time to finish her alcohol education classes. Court records indicate that a judge extended Richie's probation until next March and ordered her to complete her classes by next February. In July 2007, the former "Simple Life" reality star pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor DUI charge. Read More »

Report: Joran van der Sloot Suggests FBI Lured Him to Peru

Joran van der Sloot has reportedly told a Dutch newspaper that it is his own fault that he's in a Peruvian prison, saying that he believes that the FBI lured him to Peru in order to extradite him to the United States on extortion charges. Joran is the main suspect in the killing of 21-year-old Stephany Flores in Lima, and is also a person of interest in the 2005 disappearance of American Natalee Holloway in Aruba. He has also been charged with extorting $25,000 from Holloway's mother, Beth Twitty. According to ABC News, van der Sloot told the De Telegraaf that he was invited to a poker tournament in Lima, Peru by a man named "Garcia." This is where he met Flores. "Garcia arranged and paid for everything for me. Looking back, I can't believe I let myself be lured. I hardly knew that guy. It was just ... Read More »

Alana Stewart on Farrah’s Legacy: ‘In Our Hearts Forever’

June 25 marks the one-year anniversary of Farrah Fawcett's passing, and her close friend Alana Stewart sits down with ET to talk about her late friend and her legacy. "She was a fighter, and she usually won her battles," says Alana, referring to the anal cancer that took her dear friend one year ago. "It's so hard to believe. It doesn't seem possible. … It's kind of one big surreal experience. She was such a special unique person. There was no one like her, nor will there ever be. … I think she gave hope and encouragement to so many people that were struggling with cancer and to the loved ones of people that were struggling with cancer. I think she'll be remembered in our hearts forever." Reflecting on the journey Alana took with Farrah, she shares, "I gave a lot to Farrah during the time that we were together, ... Read More »

Exclusive: Orlando Bloom & Miranda Kerr Engaged!

It's official! ET can confirm that actor Orlando Bloom and supermodel Miranda Kerr are engaged to be married. "Orlando Bloom and Miranda Kerr are getting married," Bloom's rep tells ET. Although there have been previous rumors about their engagement, his rep was able to confirm exclusively to ET that the happy couple is officially engaged. Kerr and Bloom have been dating since 2007. Read More »

Jon & Kate Gosselin: Who Gets the Kids?

Amid rumors that Kate Gosselin will file for full custody of her eight children with ex-husband Jon Gosselin, ET has the latest in their custody development. It appears the latest gossip surrounding the couple is mere speculation, as a source close to the Gosselins tells ET that that neither parent plans to file for full custody. "Jon and Kate have been working through custody sharing very well as of late and both are doing a great job co-parenting," the source explains. Read More »

Report: Prince Harry’s Girlfriend Chelsy Davy to Move Out of London amid Breakup Rumors

In the latest gossip from across the pond, one tabloid newspaper is claiming that Prince Harry and longtime girlfriend Chelsy Davy have called it quits, but an Us magazine source says that this is not the case. According to News of the World, Davy, 24, broke up with the prince, 25, and plans to return to her family in Zambia, South Africa to start a legal career. Us magazine's source says the paper "jumped the gun" in their report but do not deny that Davy's reported decision to move is putting a strain on the couple's relationship. "Harry knew for some while that Chelsy will be moving back to Zambia. There is no getting around that right now. What the newspaper failed to point out is that Harry's [Apache Attack Helicopter] conversion course begins next month, that continues for eight months, and there is a further eight months at the ... Read More »

Report: Chris Klein Checks Into Rehab

Citing a problem he has been trying to deal with "for years," a rep for Chris Klein says the actor has checked into rehab. According to People.com, the 'American Pie' star checked himself into rehab to complete a 30 day alcohol addiction program. "After recent events, Chris was forced to take a clear look at a problem he has been trying to deal with himself for years," his rep tells the magazine. "He understands now that he can not beat this disease alone. He thanks everyone for their support as he takes all the necessary steps to deal with his addiction and asks for privacy while doing so." Read More »

Joran van der Sloot: ‘I Was Tricked’ Into Murder Confession

Joran van der Sloot now claims he was tricked into confessing to the murder of Stephany Flores Ramirez in Peru. The Associated Press reports that Dutch newspaper De Telegraaf interviewed the 22-year-old in his prison cell, where he reportedly recanted his murder confession. "I was very scared and confused during the interrogations and wanted to get away," he's quoted as telling De Telegraaf, according to the AP. "In my blind panic, I signed everything, but didn't even know what it said." Read More »