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Jessica Simpson Thinks Dancing Costumes Should be ‘Flashy’

A vibrant Jessica Simpson flashed her pearly whites for Operation Smile's annual gala on Thursday in New York. The organization provides medical care to children worldwide who suffer from a cleft lip and/or cleft palate. A little girl from India who is a recipient of the revolutionary surgery joined Jessica on the red carpet. Honoree Jessica said, "She's glowing and her life has changed forever." Nick Cannon, host of the reception, elaborated on the foundation's impact, saying, "Operation Smile is a beautiful organization that's changing the world one smile at a time." Read More »

Sneak Peek: The World’s Heaviest Mom’s Mother’s Day Surprise

On tonight's ET, the Guinness Book of World Records' heaviest mom Donna Simpson is treated to a special pre-Mother's Day breakfast. The meal prepared by Donna's boyfriend Philip, daughter Jacqueline and son Devin includes 10 eggs, eight turkey sausage patties, and four pieces of toast, as well as a special card. What other surprises are in store for Donna? Tune in to ET tonight to find out. Read More »

Dining with The World’s Heaviest Mom

A dozen eggs. A pound of bacon. One gallon of orange juice. Three bagels with cream cheese. Breakfast for a family of four? No, this is breakfast for one -- an example of what the world's heaviest mom Donna Simpson eats on a typical morning. The approximately 600-pound New Jersey mom of two eats this super-sized breakfast in order to reach her goal weight of 1,000 pounds. "I'm proud of my size," Donna (who earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records for being the heaviest woman to give birth) tells ET, even adding, "I'm proud that I can be as healthy as I can at my size." "It's continually eating all day. Usually it's about 7,000 to 10,000 calories each day," Donna says of what she does in order to bulk up. Read More »

Larry King: Lawrence Taylor’s Wife Thinks NFL Great was Set Up

Lynette Taylor, the wife of NFL great and former "Dancing with the Stars" contestant Lawrence Taylor, canceled her appearance on "Larry King Live" Thursday night -- but King conveyed what he said were her thoughts about rape charges against her husband. King said Taylor's wife canceled the appearance 25 minutes before the show went on the air. He said Lynette Taylor told him, however, that she has complete faith in her husband and believes he was set up. Taylor was charged with a felony count of third degree rape (in which a person over the age of 21 has sexual intercourse with a person who is younger than 17) as well as a misdemeanor count of patronizing a prostitute. A lawyer for the sports star said in court Thursday, "Lawrence Taylor is denying these charges. … He's a caring and loving family man." Read More »

Lindsay Lohan On Partying: I’m 23, I’m Allowed to Do That

Lindsay Lohan and her mother Dina Lohan share an unbreakable bond, and for a special Mother's Day treat, Lindsay is giving her mom a closet makeover! But first, the tabloid target sets the record straight with ET's Samantha Harris about rumored drug and alcohol problems. Asked if she has any problems with drugs, alcohol or prescription medication, Lindsay replies, "No, I don't. I work. And if I go out with my friends, I'm 23 and I'm allowed to do that. I don't go out when I'm working." Addressing recent tabloid photos of her falling in the street, Lindsay says, "I'm the most clumsy person in the world. I do trip a lot. I fall. I walk into walls sometimes." Read More »

David Boreanaz’s Wife Still Angry and Hurt Over His Cheating

"Bones" star David Boreanaz's wife, Jamie Bergman, says she's still trying to come to grips with her husband's admitted infidelity. Bergman tells People.com that although she's prepared to try and mend their marriage, it won't be easy for her: "I'm not saying everything's okay," she says. "I'm still angry. I'm still mad. I am still hurt." The couple, who have two children together, have been confronting their issues in therapy over the past year, the Web site says. Read More »

Just In: Lawrence Taylor’s Mug Shot

Lawrence Taylor is facing charges connected to the reported rape of a 16-year-old girl, and ET has obtained the NFL legend’s mug shot. Taylor appeared in court today, and his lawyer said, “Lawrence Taylor is denying these charges. … He’s a caring and loving family man.” His bail was set at $75,000. Read More »

Rachel Uchitel Speaks Out on Rumors Regarding David Boreanaz

Rachel Uchitel, who made headlines when it was reported that she was an alleged mistress to Tiger Woods, is speaking out about the rumors surrounding her and "Bones" star David Boreanaz. According to People.com, the actor, 40, has admitted to cheating on his wife and claims a former mistress, whom he declines to name, contacted his attorney and threatened to contact media outlets. "I was associated with a woman who I was involved with and had a relationship with," he tells People. "She asked for money. I felt as though I was being blackmailed or there was some sort of extortion." Some tabloids have claimed that this unnamed mistress is Uchitel. The former Las Vegas club promoter released the following statement to ET: "David Boreanaz is not part of my life, nor will he be. I am not in communication with him and do not wish to be. I ... Read More »

Lawyer: ‘Lawrence Taylor Did Not Rape Anyone’

A lawyer for Lawrence Taylor spoke out Thursday, saying that the football great did not rape or have consensual sex with anyone last night. "Mr. Taylor is denying and preparing to fight each and every one of these charges," attorney Arthur Aidala said in a press conference, after Taylor was arraigned after being arrested on suspicion of having raped a 16-year-old girl. "My client did not have sex with anybody, period, Amen," the lawyer went on to say. "Lawrence Taylor did not rape anyone," he stressed. Read More »

Video: Lawrence Taylor Appears in Court

Lawrence Taylor appeared in court Thursday, facing charges that he raped a 16-year-old girl. Taylor was charged with a felony count of third degree rape (in which a person over the age of 21 has sexual intercourse with a person who is younger than 17) as well as a misdemeanor count of patronizing a prostitute. Bail for the football great was set at $75,000, and a temporary restraining order was granted to the alleged victim until October 6, 2010. A lawyer for Taylor said in court, “Lawrence Taylor is denying these charges. … He’s a caring and loving family man.” Read More »