Posted in August 8, 2009 ¬ 2:25 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
A small airplane crashed into a tour helicopter over the Hudson River on Saturday, and New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg says it appears the tragedy was "not survivable." The Associated Press reports that around noon, the two aircrafts collided and then plummeted into the water. There were three people aboard the plane, including one child, and five Italian tourists and a pilot aboard the helicopter. Two bodies have been found in the water by emergency personnel, Bloomberg said during a press conference.
Posted in August 8, 2009 ¬ 7:30 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart were spotted out together in L.A. on Thursday night, just days before they begin filming 'The Twilight Saga: Eclipse.' Rob and Kristen enjoyed a Bobby Long concert in Beverly Hills, watching from the privacy of a veiled area on stage, says People.com. After the show, a cab spirited them off into the night. 'Eclipse,' the third chapter in the 'Twilight' saga, is scheduled to begin production on August 17. Meanwhile, the saga's eagerly anticipated second film, 'New Moon,' rises in theaters on Nov. 20.
Posted in August 8, 2009 ¬ 7:02 amh.ETonline - Celebrities
"Dancing with the Stars" pro Derek Hough and his former "Dancing" partner and girlfriend, actress Shannon Elizabeth, have reportedly called it quits! The pair, who met on the sixth season of "DWTS" in 2008, have broken up after more than a year of dating, says People.com. Matching statements that were reportedly posted by Hough and Elizabeth appeared on Twitter Friday night. Hough's reported tweet reads: "Hi everyone, we wanted you all to know directly from us, that Shannon & I have decided to end our relationship as boyfriend & girlfriend..." while the 'American Pie' actress is said to have tweeted later, "however, we love & care about each other very much & will remain friends & in each other's lives."
Posted in August 7, 2009 ¬ 9:30 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Debbie Rowe, the mother of Michael Jackson's two oldest children, has a day out with an ET producer.
Debbie met ET senior producer Bonnie Tiegel and two girlfriends for lunch at a Beverly Hills eatery. In the video, Debbie talks with Bonnie and her friends about the paparazzi that have been following her since Michael's death, and about her love of raising and breeding horses.
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Posted in August 7, 2009 ¬ 9:20 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Michael Jackson's older brother Jermaine revealed the latest on the King of Pop's children and much more on Friday night's edition of "Larry King Live."
Michael's children Prince, Paris and Blanket have been spending time at Hayvenhurst, the Jackson family home in the Los Angeles area. "They're in a wonderful setting now," Jermaine told Larry. "They feel so comfortable now."
If anything were to happen to their grandmother and permanent guardian, 79-year-old Katherine Jackson, "The kids would be in good hands because there's so many of us," Jermaine said. He added that the children love film, "so there's a great possibility" they might one day get into show business.
Posted in August 7, 2009 ¬ 9:10 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET's with Jessica Simpson, Usher, Mariah Carey, Donald Trump and Martha Stewart as they serve up a behind-the-scenes look at their new Macy’s commercial for a good cause! "After hours, Macy's employees as well as all of us carrying our [celebrity] brands come together and have a dinner," says Usher of the spirited ad, which also stars Queen Latifah, Tommy Hilfiger and Emeril Lagasse. It's the newest commerical from Macy's and "Feeding America" for the "Come Together" campaign to help end hunger.
Posted in August 7, 2009 ¬ 4:42 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
Will Michael Jackson be buried in an unmarked grave? Has his brain been returned to his body? ET special correspondent Diane Dimond has the latest details… A portion of the pop icon's brain that was removed last month for additional drug testing has reportedly been reunited with his body, which currently resides at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Los Angeles. "ET first broke the news that Michael Jackson's body would be laid to rest at Forest Lawn cemetery in the Hollywood Hills; it will reportedly be an unmarked grave, because the Jackson family is worried about security and vandals who could desecrate the site," says Diane.
Posted in August 7, 2009 ¬ 2:49 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
An autopsy report indicates that cocaine was a contributing factor in TV pitchman Billy Mays' death, says the Associated Press. The Hillsborough County medical examiner's office has released findings claiming that Mays used cocaine just days before his death. The report says that Mays passed away of heart disease, but his alleged cocaine use played a role, says the AP. The charismatic TV personality died in June at age 50.
Posted in August 7, 2009 ¬ 2:39 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
A judge has paved the way for all kinds of Michael Jackson collectibles to become available. Read on to learn more about the merchandise!
Calendars, posters, school supplies, even a commemorative coin -- the Associated Press says MJ-themed collectibles such as these have been okayed for release after an L.A. Superior Court judge approved deals on Friday proposed by the Jackson estate.
Meanwhile, a court hearing on Monday could determine whether the MJ film featuring footage of his final rehearsals will arrive on the big screen soon.
Posted in August 7, 2009 ¬ 1:47 pmh.ETonline - Celebrities
ET has learned that Eunice Kennedy Shriver, President John F. Kennedy's sister, has been hospitalized in an intensive care unit. Shriver, 88, is in Cape Cod Hospital in critical-but-stable condition. Her entire family is with her, including her husband, all of her children and her grandchildren. The family tells ET they are grateful for the prayers of her many friends.