Posted in February 10, 2010 ¬ 5:05 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Philanthropist Barbara Davis is reaching out to a key niche in Haiti, the earthquake victims suffering with diabetes. Inspired by the relief efforts spearheaded by major celebrities like George Clooney, Davis will ship aid to diabetics in Haiti at the end of this week. Her Children's Diabetes Foundation will send 200,000 units of diabetes medications, insulin, and supplies to help Haitians keep their symptoms under control. Davis' foundation has attracted the support of some famous faces afflicted with the disease, such as Nick Jonas, Halle Berry, and B. B. King.
Posted in February 10, 2010 ¬ 3:02 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
The Tiffany & Co. Foundation has awarded a $1 million grant to The Trust for Public Land (TPL) and its "Campaign to Save Cahuenga Peak, Home of the Hollywood Sign." The foundation's contribution will go toward TPL's purchase and conservation of the Cahuenga Peak site, which spans 138 acres. TPL plans to permanently protect the view of the landmark sign and its surrounding ecosystem by transferring the Cahuenga Peak site to the adjoining Griffith Park area. "The Hollywood Sign is an American icon that holds a unique place in the nation’s collective imagination and the cultural history of Los Angeles," Chairman and CEO of Tiffany & Co. Michael J. Kowalski said. "It is a sign that cannot be separated from its untrammeled setting of hiking trails and wildlife corridors. Preserving both means that future generations may gaze on this parkland and know the California frontier before freeways and urbanization and ...
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 7:01 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
A rep for Dr. Conrad Murray tells ET how soon the doctor plans on getting back to work following his plea of not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charges related to the death of Michael Jackson. The doctor's spokesperson tells ET that although Murray is still in L.A., he intends to go back to work in Las Vegas in a few days. See Murray's lawyer speaking out about his client's "nightmare" experience.
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 5:03 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Jamie Foxx and "Lost" star Dominic Monaghan had a special surprise for hundreds of Los Angeles area high-school students on Tuesday. Foxx and Monaghan were on hand at Walt Disney Concert Hall to participate in a special unveiling of more than $100,000 worth of new instruments for the students’ school music programs from Fidelity FutureStage. At the special event, Fidelity Investments and the Los Angeles Philharmonic launched the 2010 Fidelity FutreStage Music Program, part of a national initiative to support and strengthen public school arts programs and to provide student musicians chances to develop their talents.
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 4:05 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET was there to capture Brooklyn Decker's look of sheer surprise as she beheld her Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue cover for the first time on Monday. The blonde beauty was powerless to contain her glee as she walked into a room and saw her stunning cover photo. “I’m just shocked. I’m never at a loss for words and right now I am,” she told ET. “I feel very thankful and really, really, really happy. And people out there may not understand what a big deal this is in our world, but for me … I feel like the Saints today. I feel like I just won the Super Bowl.”
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 4:03 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Jackie Collins proves once again she knows how the rich are different. Today she released yet another Hollywood novel, Poor Little B***h Girl, and the setting is Tinseltown, New York, Las Vegas and Washington, D.C. and includes both a Hollywood murder trial and a political scandal!
"When I write my books people know that they are getting the real truth and not the front page of the tabloid, because I know every side of it," Collins told George Stephanopoulos on "Good Morning America" this morning.
Poor Little B***h Girl continues the saga of the Santangelos [remember Gino and Lucky?] with Annabelle Maestro, the daughter of two Hollywood icons, who runs a high-priced call-girl ring in New York. The murder of her mother brings the black sheep home to Los Angeles to mourn for a parent she never loved -- where she develops a relationship with the quick-witted lawyer, Denver, who's defending the ...
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 3:34 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Former John Edwards aide Andrew Young and his wife Cheri have turned over an alleged sex tape that Edwards' former mistress Rielle Hunter says belongs to her.
A court had ordered that the Youngs turn over the tape by 2 p.m. on Wednesday. A court date in the case is scheduled for tomorrow.
The tape allegedly shows Edwards engaged in sexual activities with a pregnant woman.
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 2:30 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
'An Officer and a Gentleman' actor Louis Gossett Jr. has announced that he's battling the early stages of prostate cancer and is undergoing intensive treatments.
The Oscar Award winner spoke of his condition, “I count this diagnosis among the many challenges I have faced in my life and overcome. I expect this to be no different.”
The actor won an Academy Award in 1983 for his role in 'An Officer and a Gentleman' and has titled his personal memoir An Actor and a Gentleman, set for release on May 17.
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 1:03 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
The death of pro-skater Nancy Kerrigan's father has been ruled a homicide.
Authorities tell ET: "The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has released his findings on the cause and manner of death of Daniel Kerrigan. The Medical Examiner determined that the cause of death was cardiac dysrhytmia following a physical altercation with neck compression causing injury to the neck in the form of a cartilage fracture to the larynx area, in a person with hypertensive and atherosclerotic cardiovascular heart disease. The corresponding manner of death has been ruled a homicide. As a result of these conclusions of the Medical Examiner, the investigation into Daniel Kerrigan’s death, and whether any charges in connection with his death are appropriate, remains ongoing."
Nancy's father died following an alleged altercation with her brother Mark.
Posted in February 9, 2010 ¬ 11:19 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
The pastor who married Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren has a few words for the couple, whose marriage woes have been splashed all over the tabloids following the pro golfer's infamous November car accident.
Rev. Ricky Kirton tells People.com that his message to the pro golfer and his wife is: "Forgive each other. Be there for each other, and it will work out."
The pastor reflects on meeting the couple and performing their 2004 wedding ceremony, calling the two "charismatic" and "attractive." He says he's "started to pray for them" ever since he heard reports that their marriage may be headed to divorce.