Bagged Mel triumphs at box office [12 Dec 2006|12:36am] The World Today - Tuesday, 12 December , 2006  12:45:00 Reporter: Eleanor Hall ELENAOR HALL: Drunkenness and racial abuse are apparently no barrier to Hollywood success. Justmonths ago it was predicted that Mel Gibson's reign in tinsel town wasover, because of a drunken night out that culminated in an anti-Semitictirade. Instead his latest film, Apocalypto, topped box office lists on its official opening weekend, as Emily Bourke reports. EMILY BOURKE: It's been almost six months since Mel Gibson's drunken anti-Semitic outburst in Malibu. TheHollywood icon was pulled over and arrested for drink driving, andshortly after launched into a Tequila-fuelled tirade at police. Theincident sparked international outrage and forced him into a publicapology that was drawn out by American interviewer Diane Sawyer. MELGIBSON: I guess I must've been a little overwrought. So, and that'swhat happens, too much pressure, too much work, you do things that goagainst good judgment. So, a few drinks later and I was in the back ofa police car, wailing. DIANE SAWYER: "The Jews are responsible for all the wars in the world." Are those anti-Semitic words? MELGIBSON: Oh yeah, absolutely. It sounds horrible, and I'm ashamed ofthat. That came out of my mouth. But I'm not that. That's not who I am,you know. EMILY BOURKE: But it seems Mel Gibson's movie-making flair can still pull a crowd. (Excerpt from Apocalypto) His R-rated, subtitled film Apocalypto is inspired by the demise of the Mayan people of South America, and it grossed $US 15-million last weekend. Nicole Sperling is the Film Business Editor for the American Hollywood Reporter publication. She says the controversy surrounding the film and Gibson didn't augur well for the film's opening weekend. NICOLESPERLING: It was quite a surprise, actually, that it did so well. Noone really knew how the film was going to do because of, first of allit's ultra-violent content, and secondly because of the Mel Gibsonfactor, which, after his very public meltdown that happened lastsummer, it wasn't clear how the public was going to turn out for amovie written and directed by him. EMILY BOURKE: So how can you explain the success of the film? NICOLESPERLING: I think the reason why it did so well was because it wassomething very different. The movie is about, essentially, the downfallof the Mayan civilisation, and it doesn't feature any named actors, andit's something that's very unique and something that not a lot ofmovie-goers have seen in the past. And I think the curiositysurrounding that subject matter, and the curiosity surrounding hisfilm-making, was what brought people to the movies. EMILY BOURKE: The PR campaign in the lead-up to the film's opening was dominated by yet more apologies from Gibson. But Nicole Sperling from Hollywood Reportersays it's clear Gibson, unlike many other scandal-plagued stars, hasbeen able to rise above the humiliating events of last July. NICOLESPERLING: It's kind of proven the fact that he can still open a movie,regardless of whether he has an anti-Semitic rant or not. And the thingwith Mel Gibson is he makes his own movies, he finances his own movies,and he's a self-made entity, so he doesn't really need the help of thestudios until it comes to marketing and releasing the movie. And withthis film he's kind of proven that the studios want to be in the MelGibson business. I think Mel Gibson has been forgiven in the eyes of Hollywood. ELEANOR HALL: Nicole Sperling from Hollywood Reporter, ending Emily Bourke's report. Source 13 comments|post comment

Nicholas Cage taking a break from acting [12 Dec 2006|01:02am] Nicolas Cage has announced plans to curtail his future acting endeavors in order to pursue interests outside of the realm of Tinseltown. The Oscar winner made the semi-retirement announcement over the weekend at the third annual Bahamas International Film Festival. "I'm thinking about taking more time in between movies," the 42-year-old actor told the Associated Press. "I feel I've made a lot of movies already and I want to start exploring other opportunities that I can apply myself to, whether it's writing or other interests that I may develop." While Cage may be reducing his workload, he was quick to note he's not taking himself out of the Hollywood game completely. The World Trade Center star, who has appeared in more than 55 films over his three-decade career, currently has eight movies in the pipeline including National Treasure II next Christmas. SOURCE 61 comments|post comment

Kelly Clarkson Vandalizes Amy Lee's House With Matt Zane? [12 Dec 2006|01:10am] A video has surfaced on You Tube this weekend that shows Kelly Clarkson riding in the back of a van with known adult filmmaker and singer for Society 1 Matt Zane en route to vandalize Evanescence's lead singer Amy Lee's house. The clip seems to be an excerpt from a reality show entitled "In The Studio" During the teaser Kelly actually throws numerous rolls of toilet paper into the trees and over the house while laughing. It is unclear how Matt Zane and Ms. Clarkson ended up in the van together but even Zane seems surprised when he states "I can't believe American Idols Kelly Clarkson is riding in the back of a van going to commit vandalism!" Ron Jeremy and other other varied guests make appearances throughout the 4 minute clip but nothing seems more puzzling than the pairing of Zane and Clarkson. source 252 comments|post comment

The Used set release date for DVD [12 Dec 2006|01:38am] "Utah hard rockers The Used will give fans a new year treat with news of a live CD/DVD set for release. "Berth" has been confirmed for a Feb. 5 release through Maverick, and will feature a mixture of live footage, documentary content and interviews, as well as a preview of their new album. The main feature on the CD and DVD is a full concert recording, taken from a show in Vancouver, but there's also a mini-documentary on the band, an interview conducted by fans and an exclusive preview of a new track, "Handsome Awkward", that is set to feature on their third John Feldmann-produced album that is due out in the spring. Known for their highly-charged live shows, the Used will be back in action for next February's Taste of Chaos tour across the UK, which will be the live debut for new drummer Dan Whitesides, from New Transit Direction." Source way to completely leave out the other two members of the band 51 comments|post comment

Same-sex shenanigans from the set of Hairspray [12 Dec 2006|01:47am] Here's a some geh blind items from canada.com: Same-sex shenanigans from the set of the recently-wrapped Hairspray. Did a certain female star of the movie stray while in Toronto? That’s the question being asked by sources who worked on Adam Shankman’s remake of the 1988 John Waters classic. Insiders whisper that the actress (well known in Hollywood as a lesbian but not publicly out) might have hooked up with a local gal, even though her longtime partner, a fitness trainer and University of Ottawa grad, was frequently on set. One source claims he overheard a rather heated conversation between the two in their suite at the SoHo Metropolitan hotel. … Meanwhile, a certain young male Hairspray star has left one local lad heartbroken. Sources say the two met midway through production and ended up spending many quiet nights together in the actor’s Minto Yorkville suite. Promises to stay in touch were reportedly made but since filming ended the teen star hasn’t called or e-mailed his Canuck lover Gay shenanigans on the set of Hairspray? I can't imagine... ( OK, all together now... ) 85 comments|post comment

Karen O. demo leaked [12 Dec 2006|02:59am] Hey-- there was a 16-track album floating around last night of a lot of Karen O's home recordings. You guys hear anything or manage to snag it? It got pulled off before I had a chance to grab it... Thx m Here's what we've got for ya, Mark: The tracks that were circulating last night come from a home demo Karen put to CD-R (labeled KO At Home), unearthed in TVOTR guitarist Dave Sitek's Brooklyn apartment. It even came with a cover! ( so you want to know how the original source of the leak, Dave Sitek, responded? ) It's pretty tl;dr but it's kind of funny too. If you thought Lindsay Lohan couldn't string a sentence together, you haven't read anything yet. ( And then Dave apologizes for being an ass ) ... while still coming off as an ass! Source for the first part, other part of the source. Read the comments, too. Sitek posts several times defending himself against the douchebag readers who call him out in his shitty writing and the fact that the leak is really his fault. eta: mikechalmers is correct. The mp3s have been posted at the second link in the comments by "Dave Sitek" at 10:44 AM. Don't do anything with this information or the download link though, because that would be wrong. 67 comments|post comment

beyonce/dreamgirls post [12 Dec 2006|05:31am] [ music | curve "galaxy" ] Beyonce almost missed Dreamgirls role Beyonce Knowles almost didn't get the part in Dreamgirls because her voice was too good. The singer plays soul diva Deena Jones in the Oscar-tipped movie but almost missed out on the part because her voice is so much more powerful than her character's. Beyonce told Vanity Fair magazine: "My usual performance style - the energy and the dancing and my growling - is the complete opposite of Deena. They didn't know if I could be understated, and if I could play the part, basically. "Vocally, I had to completely hold back, I had to whisper things." The 25-year-old star insisted on doing her own hair and makeup for the audition to make sure she looked the part but says she was still the most nervous she has ever been. Beyonce said: "I was terrified, which worked out great because I was supposed to be 16 and I was nervous and I'd never done a talent show, so it helped." Aaaand...Dreamgirls Premiere Pics ( Pictures ) getty and article link 161 comments|post comment

Jared Padalecki talks Supernatural, plays poker [12 Dec 2006|05:56am] Supernatural star Jared Padalecki answers fan questions at cwtv.com: And a video clip of Jared at a recent celeb poker tournament in Vancouver....although, I can't say I recognize anyone else there as a celebrity: So those are not really gossipy, but I always enjoy seeing Supernatural stuff popping up on ONTD! :) 36 comments|post comment

Actress Gives $1 Million to Arts School [12 Dec 2006|09:11am] [ mood | content ] Jada Pinkett Smith has donated $1 million to the Baltimore School for the Arts, asking that its new theater be dedicated to classmate Tupac Shakur, who was shot and killed in 1996. The 35-year-old actress graduated from the high school in 1989. "It means a lot when you're a teacher and your most famous alumnus comes back to give a donation," said Donald Hicken, head of the school's theater department since its founding in 1980 and Pinkett Smith's former theater teacher. "It really says a lot to the community that the school matters in people's lives." The donation from the Will and Jada Smith Family Foundation, which is based in Baltimore, will be used for renovation and expansion. The school, which announced the donation Monday, said it will name its new theater for Pinkett Smith. Pinkett Smith is married to Will Smith, who stars in the new movie "The Pursuit of Happyness" with their 8-year-old son, Jaden. The couple had previously given $112,500 to the school. When a $30 million expansion program is finished in the fall of 2007, the school will increase its enrollment from 316 to 375 students. Karen Banfield Evans, executive director of the Smith Family Foundation, and Pinkett Smith's aunt, said the actress was moved by the school's advances since she graduated. Pinkett Smith wanted the theater named for Shakur because of the friendship they developed at the school. The rapper died after a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas. The actress has appeared in movies such as "Ali," which starred her husband, and "Collateral," and she was the voice of the hippo Gloria in the 2005 animated film "Madagascar." "The Pursuit of Happyness," a Sony Pictures release, opens in theaters Friday. Source. ----- I've always loved Will and Jada, and I love seeing celebs do things like this. 54 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|09:49am] Edited because TinyPic hates me And yes, the HTML is weird, but please believe me, when I cut and pasted this, the font was NOT blue and bold.  ETA: Fixed! ( I would reference bflochickie, but I won't here ) 31 comments|post comment

She works hard for her money [12 Dec 2006|10:06am] Britney's back in the recording studio again (see the video here)! She may take a night or two off sometimes to have fun with friends (and a new boyfriend?), but she's focusing on her new album, her post-Kevin rebirth, and her big comeback -- and we can't wait to hear the beats! ( More pics ) Source 179 comments|post comment

Heroes star not wanting to play gay? [12 Dec 2006|11:29am] So, if you watch Heroes, you're familiar with Claire's nerdy, apparently gay friend Zach, right? Well, suddenly Zach is NOT AT ALL GAY! Heroes lovers, here is a mid-season surprise for you: Zach is not gay. An NBC publicist told AfterElton in a phone conversation that Zach "is not gay", that it was something that was "for sure" and "in all certainty." AfterElton contacted NBC for confirmation after being told by Thomas Dekker's management (Dekker plays Zach), the character of Zach is absolutely straight. For those that have followed the show closely and taken even a cursory look at NBC's marketing efforts around the show (which have repeatedly insinuated, implied and led most viewers to believe that the character is gay), this is interesting—and troubling—news. source Dekker's management didn't comment. He's going to be playing what I assume is the Eddie Furlong character in the Terminator spinoff TV show, The Sarah Connor Chronicles. Anyway, the assumption is either he/his management didn't want him to be gay, or NBC is not down with gay characters -- at least not on their big hit show. Heroes creator Tim Kring weighed in: It was certainly not our intention to confuse the issue of Zach’s character being gay. We have too much respect for our audience to do that intentionally. However, it has simply become too complicated behind the scenes to push this issue further with this particular character. We apologize for misleading the audience, and wish that we could have handled things better on our end. source EDIT: If you click the first link, it explains why Zach was believed to be gay. Quick quote: A few things are clear, and can be backed up by evidence from interviews with the show's creators and in the show's official publicity materials: Zach was conceived as a gay character, he was developed as a gay character, and as of the November 20th “Homecoming” episode, he was a gay character. 177 comments|post comment

Lindsay still doesn't get the concept of AA... [12 Dec 2006|12:03pm] Lindsay Lohan had a good reason to be late for a holiday party at Hollywood club Shag in on Monday. "I just left an AA meeting," she told PEOPLE. "I've been going to AA, for a year by the way," she added. Why didn't she say so until recently? "Well it's no one's business. That's why it's anonymous!" At the Angeleno magazine party for Nefarious Fine Jewelry's spring 2007 collection, Lohan scored more than $40,000 worth of bling, including a "Spider Web" diamond necklace (pictured, left), a diamond ring and a pair of diamond-encrusted aviator sunglasses. "I haven't had a drink in seven days. Or anything. I'm not even legal to, so why would I?" Lohan, 20, told PEOPLE. "I don't drink when I go to clubs. I drink with my friends at home, but there's no need to. I feel better not drinking. It's more fun. I have Red Bull." But, she added, "I didn't feel bad before. I never felt bad. I just wanted to, like, find a balance. I was out too much. I was too caught up. I mean, I'm 20 years old. I was off from work, I was getting ready to start a film, and I was like going out just to get it out of my system. I was going out too much and I knew that, and I have more to live for than that." Lohan said she hopes to shift the focus from her partying to her career. "I was like, I don't want to be written about at these clubs with these people. I work, I act, I have a living. That's what I do every day. I work every single day." Asked if she had advice for those seeking recovery from substance abuse, Lohan said, "I think, don't do it for someone else. Do it for you, 'cause if you do it for someone else you're going to relapse. It's not going to be a change. You have to really do something if you want to do it and … if it doesn't work, you're not meant to." Source 141 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|12:07pm] NAZARETH, Pa. - Two girls fell out of their front row seats when "American Idol" runner-up Clay Aiken strode on stage at the school assembly. Lower Nazareth Elementary School students gathered Monday at the district high school's auditorium to celebrate 19 classmates who wrote, "Our Friend Mikayla," published earlier this year by the Bubel/Aiken Foundation, which works on behalf of children with special needs. Mikayla Resh, who has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair, was the subject of the biography, written and illustrated by her third-grade classmates two years ago. Her mother, Kimberly Resh, arranged the all-school assembly to thank them. The students were wide-eyed when Aiken, co-founder of the foundation, appeared. Aiken, who was appearing Monday night at the State Theatre in Easton, read to the student body of more than 680 from the book, talked with the 19 authors, and posed for many photographs. To Mikayla, he sang a few lines from "When I See You Smile." Then he announced a final treat: limousines to take the students back to Lower Nazareth Elementary. In the cars, boys popped open cans of soda and girls giggled. "Is this a dream?" said one boy, Michael Allen. "It is like the first time I'll be in a limo. It is so awesome!" Source. ---------- I know a lot of people don't like Clay and I'm sure we're going to see the OMG HE'S SO HOMO comments in abundance, but seriously, I think it's great the things he does for special needs kids. 106 comments|post comment

Beyonce Rockin New Implants? [12 Dec 2006|12:17pm] [ mood | silly ] ( more boobilicious speculation ) 186 comments|post comment

Brit's mystery man [12 Dec 2006|12:19pm] ( Cut because I'm a lazy kid like that. ) Blah blah. I woke up to hearing this clip this morning, so thanks 93.3 FLZ. [EDIT] - You kids already got all the wit and commentary and pictures, I just decided to put the actual story behind it. I mean, what part of lazy kid didn't you get from the lj-cut? <333 123 comments|post comment

someone is desperate for attention [12 Dec 2006|12:30pm] Catherine Zeta Jones @ The Ivy ( more ) 97 comments|post comment

Prince William and Prince Harry... [12 Dec 2006|01:00pm] Prince William and Prince Harry will be holding a concert to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of their mother, Princess Diana. “It’s got to be the best birthday present she ever had,” Wills said during an interview today. “We wanted to have this big concert full of energy, full of the sort of fun and happiness which I know she would have wanted. … The main purpose is to celebrate and to have fun and to remember her in a fun way.” Who’ll perform at the concert? Duran Duran, Elton John, Bryan Ferry, Pharrell Williams, Joss Stone, and the English National Ballet. Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber will be doing a “greatest hits bit” from his musicals as well. Source 196 comments|post comment

brangelina media blitz [12 Dec 2006|01:06pm] ( photoshoot for Hello magazine in Cambodia ) ANGELINA: I TRIED NOT TO STEAL JEN'S 'BEST FRIEND' ( excerpts from new Vogue interview ) sources:Brad and Angelina Fans Forum, NY Post, the Internets I would love to see that meeting between Jolie and Aniston. Skinny bitch with tattoos vs. manly bitch with yoga! Best celebrity deathmatch ever! 556 comments|post comment

James Gandolfini to reign as Bacchus XXXIX [12 Dec 2006|01:16pm] 'Tony Soprano' Actor To Reign As Bacchus XXXIX POSTED: 6:31 am CST December 12, 2006 UPDATED: 12:18 pm CST December 12, 2006 NEW ORLEANS -- The Krewe of Bacchus announced Tuesday morning that actor James Gandolfini will lead its parade for Mardi Gras 2007. The award-winning actor, most famous for his role as Tony Soprano, recently filmed All The King's Men in Louisiana. Bacchus will roll on Sunday, Feb. 18 with 1,000 riders and more than 30 floats to the theme of "Through the Eyes of a Child." You can preview the 2007 Bacchus floats or check Arthur Hardy's Mardi Gras Guide for the complete schedule of parades in the metro area. If you aren't familiar with Mardi Gras and what it's all about here's some info: New Orleans Mardi Gras, via Wikipedia Krewe of Bacchus Official Website Article Source: local NBC affiliate WDSU Channel 6, via my friend and regular Bacchus Ball attendee, Meghan Photo via Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com 51 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|01:54pm] [ mood | amused ] Pauly Shore gets knocked out! I wonder if Claire from Heroes was in the audience. :D Source 69 comments|post comment

omg Editors & Heroes [12 Dec 2006|02:09pm] Editors to 'mix' it up Band release download only remix EP Editors, who are currently recording their second album in Ireland, have confirmed details of a new EP. ( rest of article... ) Source Editor’s Munich, this song kicks your boyfriend’s ass: Source 2 God Megan is hella-awkward: Source 3 90 comments|post comment

Dressing up in Dredlocks with The Smiths [12 Dec 2006|02:33pm] Imagine entering a room and all eyes immediately darting in your direction, or leaving your home and having to navigate through hordes of photogs on a daily basis. Welcome to the crazed world of Angelina Jolie, currently starring in the Robert Dinero directed thriller, The Good Shepherd. During the course of her hectic day, R.C. sat down and chatted with one of the worlds most beautiful women.  Clad in a body hugging crimson blouse and creme pencil skirt Angelina intelligently relayed her thoughts on social activism, her Oscar magnate career and Zahara's halloween outfit. ( Read more... ) SOURCE Massive typos and grammatical embarassments in this article. Lesson for us all: if we're going to put our name to something to be published, fucking learn to write in standard English. This is terrible.  82 comments|post comment

Vote Again! (once every 24 hours till Friday) [12 Dec 2006|02:56pm] Don't forget to vote for ONTD! again in the Weblog Awards! Vote here! We're in 2nd place at the moment but we're not that far ahead of 3rd. Remember you can vote every 24 hours. :) Source: Weblog Awards 57 comments|post comment

Reign Over Me trailer! [12 Dec 2006|03:03pm] [ mood | nerdy ] [ music | brand new ] Moviefone just released a new trailer for Reign Over Me...a drama starring Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle. "After losing his family in the tragedy of 9/11, Adam Sandler begins the road to recovery with the help of his estranged college roommate Don Cheadle." Does anyone remember when Sandler did comedies? Whatever, I still like him and the movie still looks good. Source: AOL Moviefone 69 comments|post comment

J. Robbins' Son Has Spinal Muscular Atrophy [12 Dec 2006|03:19pm] Kim Coletta and Bill Barbot from Desoto Records have informed us of a charity cause we think our readers might take interest in. Rather than summarize, I've posted the message directly below, which concerns legendary musician/producer J. Robbins and his newborn baby, Cal. "Hi friends of J. Robbins, Janet Morgan and Cal Robbins: J. and Janet's baby boy Cal was born with a serious genetic condition called Spinal Muscular Atrophy. Though there is no cure for this condition, there are lots of treatments that promise to give Cal the the best possible quality of life. Unfortunately, many of these, especially the alternative treatments, are not covered by health insurance. J. and Janet have given so much over the years to the music community we're all a part of, so Bill and I are hoping you can see in your hearts to help them out now. We've set up a website with more information and a place to make a donation. All of the money will go straight to J. and Janet to help defray their growing medical bills. Thanks for your support and feel free to send this email on to folks who might likewise be interested in helping. Take care Kim Coletta and Bill Barbot" If you're interested in donating, you can find more information at this link. Source: PunkNews.org 13 comments|post comment

omg more Superman [12 Dec 2006|03:26pm] [ music | "Stereo" - Jared Scharff and the Royals ] Behind the scenes Images: cute dork: ( omg Superman ) Source According to BoxOfficeMojo and Hollywood Reporter, Superman Returns made $12.95 million in DVD/Video rentals its first week, out-performing X3 in its first week ($10.48 million). No word yet on how many million units were sold. Source 2 81 comments|post comment

MCR-Famous Last Words (European Version) [12 Dec 2006|03:47pm] New music video for My Chemical Romance-Famous Last Words. For those of you who care: MCR had to cancel their appearance at the 2006 San Diego Street Scene after making this video because lead singer Gerard Way tore multiple ligaments in his ankle (tackled by guitarist Frank Iero) and drummer Bob Byrar recieved a very bad burn to his leg (that's why you see him examining his leg at the end of the video). EDIT: Apparently this is NOT the official version of the video. The ACTUAL version will be released shortly in the USA after some tweaks and perfections. Doubt that they will be very noticable, but whatever. 128 comments|post comment

vs models make up for the ugliness of the creature known as renee zellweger [12 Dec 2006|04:02pm] [ music | the hero song from shrek 2 ] ( adriana lima may be a virgin but that doesn't mean she still can't be a tease ) ( karolina kurkova picks a wedgie ) source one and source two 186 comments|post comment

McPhee's CD pictures - she reminds me of zeta-jones [12 Dec 2006|04:05pm] ( More ) 148 comments|post comment

meet Tyler Christopher (Eva Longoria's ex-husband)!!! [12 Dec 2006|04:16pm] [ mood | dirty ] Hey Tyler (Nikolas on General Hospital) fans! It’s been a long time since Tyler has been to Chicago so let’s show Tyler just how much Chicago fans have missed him. Let's show Tyler the Chicago love! It may be cold in Chicago on March 24 but Tyler will warm you up!! Join Tyler for a fun and relaxing afternoon on March 24, 2007 at the Hilton Hotel in Lisle/Naperville IL. Date: Saturday, March 24, 2007 Time: Registration 1:00 – Event 1:30-4:30pm(note: time may change to 2:00pm-5:00pm Location: Hilton at Lisle/Naperville, IL Ticket Price: $65 per person source: TylerChristopher.com he's also Eva Longoria's ex-husband! 46 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|04:37pm] Not really much, but I thought this was so random that it was interesting : 10 December 2006 HARRY'S OUT *N THE TILES Alice Walker PRINCE HARRY has an unlikely new best friend - former *N Sync heart-throb JC CHASEZ. Harry, 22, has been regularly spotted out on the town with the hunky 30-year-old American singer, who has just launched his own nightclub in London. Our source revealed: "JC has been hanging out with Prince Harry and some of his friends quite a lot. "They go out partying and have a right old time. It's a bizarre friendship. "But they have fun - and that's all that matters." Source: http://www.people.co.uk/showbiz/showbiz/tm_method=full%26objectid=18239021%26siteid=93463-name_page.html 51 comments|post comment

'Supergroup' singer Sebastian Bach isn't a crazy drunk guy!!! [12 Dec 2006|05:05pm] Darien Lomeli of the Chico Enterprise Record recently conducted an interview with former SKID ROW frontman Sebastian Bach. A few excerpts from the chat follow: On touring with GUNS N' ROSES: "For me, this whole tour is one gigantic highlight, because I have been trying to establish my name in the eyes of rock fans as a solo artist. I've been playing huge festivals in Europe, and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to play the arenas in America. GUNS N' ROSES is the perfect opportunity." On his current lineup: "I was fortunate enough to get Bobby Jarzombek and 'Metal' Mike Chlasciak from Rob Halford's band. Also, I have Rob De Luca from the band SPREAD EAGLE. He is a dream to work with and a great bass player." On his next album, "Angel Down": "I don't have a release date for you yet because we are in the midst of signing a new record deal with three of the biggest labels in the world. They are talking to my new manager who is Rick Sales from Sanctuary Artists. Rick is really helping out a lot and we are on the fast track on getting that out in the beginning of 2007." On his reputation as a wild party animal: "I'm not this crazy drunk guy you see on 'SuperGroup'. I like to be mellow sometimes. I like to read a lot, and I'm actually starting to write my first book. I have read so many books and now I'm trying to document this specific tour, because it is fascinating!" From: http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=63687 15 comments|post comment

KANYE IN TROUBLE~ [12 Dec 2006|05:08pm] [ mood | sick ] [ music | the cure ]  VS. TAMPA, Fla. - Evel Knievel has sued Kanye West, taking issue with a music video in which the rapper takes on the persona of "Evel Kanyevel" and tries to jump a rocket-powered motorcycle over a canyon. Knievel, whose real name is Robert Craig Knievel, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tampa on Monday claiming infringement on his trademark name and likeness. He also claims the "vulgar and offensive" images depicted in the video damage his reputation. "That video that Kanye West put out is the most worthless piece of crap I've ever seen in my life, and he uses my image to catapult himself on the public," the 68-year-old daredevil said Tuesday. A spokesman for West said the 28-year-old rapper no comment. The lawsuit seeks damages and to halt distribution of the video. In the video for "Touch the Sky," released earlier this year, West dons the familiar Knievel star-studded jumpsuit and jumps a canyon in a vehicle "visually indistinguishable" from the one used by Knievel in his failed attempt to jump the Snake River Canyon in Idaho in 1974, the lawsuit said. The video, which features Pamela Anderson as West's girlfriend, contains "vulgar and offensive sexual images, language and conduct involving `Evel Kanyevel' and women apparently trying to gain his sexual interest," according to the lawsuit. "The guy just went too far using me to promote his filth to the world," said Knievel, who lives in Clearwater and has been in poor health in recent years. "I'm not in any way that kind of a person." The lawsuit also names Roc-A-Fella Records, video director Chris Milk and AOL for distributing it. West was so disappointed at not winning best video for "Touch the Sky" at the MTV Europe Music Awards last month that he crashed the stage when it was presented to Justice and Simian for "We Are Your Friends." In a tirade riddled with expletives, West said he should have won the prize because it "cost a million dollars, Pamela Anderson was in it. I was jumping across canyons." Knievel failed spectacularly in the 1974 jump. He was secured inside the cockpit and the Sky-Cycle was fired up. But his parachute opened just as he cleared the ramp. After soaring about 1,000 feet, he wound up landing about 20 feet from the river on the rocky south bank. He sustained only scrapes and bruises. In the video, West's vehicle crashes to the bottom of the canyon in flames. source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20061212/ap_en_ce/people_knievel_west 96 comments|post comment

Twat Vibe Eye [12 Dec 2006|05:19pm] The Stooges Unveil Album Details 12.12.2006 The Stooges have announced that their new album, titled The Weirdness, will be released in Spring 2007. The reunited band, now featuring original Stooges Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton and Steve Mackay teaming up with ex-Minutemen bassist Mike Watt, recorded the album in Chicago’s Electrical Audio studio with legendary producer Steve Albini. The Stooges reformed following a successful appearance at California’s Coachella festival in 2004. Buoyed on by the warm reaction from fans, the band set out on an extensive reunion tour, before deciding to start work on a new studio album. Tracks confirmed to appear on the album include; "Trollin," "Greedy Awful People," "Claustrophobia," "Mexican Guy," "I'm Fried," "ATM," "O Solo Mio," "She Took My Money," and "End Of Christianity." One track "Free and Freaky," features vocals from the Raconteurs' Brendan Benson. [ source = filter-mag dot com ] 77 comments|post comment

Nicole Comes Out of Hiding [12 Dec 2006|05:24pm] Today, one day after her DUI bust, Nicole Richie emerged from new boyfriend Joel Madden's house in Glendale, Calif., and found a throng of paparazzi waiting for her. She then went back into the home to cover herself in a purple blanket. It didn't take a big blanket. Madden, lead singer of the band Good Charlotte (and ex of Hilary Duff), lives very close to where Richie was busted -- which might explain why she was in the area on the night of her wrong-way freeway ride. Video here Source 114 comments|post comment

Sienna is afraid of steamy sex scenes in FACTORY GIRL [12 Dec 2006|05:29pm] She strips naked for some of the most explicit sex scenes ever seen in a mainstream movie - and is terrified of what her dad is going to think. The shocking footage is so graphic Sienna admits she had to cover her eyes as she watched it on screen. She said: "We wanted to make it realistic and I watched it thinking 'Oh my God, my Dad's going to see it!' And that was going through my head. ( Read more ) Full article here 86 comments|post comment

Velvet Underground Monster Bid a Fake [12 Dec 2006|05:49pm] False bid grounds sky-high Velvet Underground auction Last Updated: Monday, December 11, 2006 | 5:01 PM ET CBC Arts A rare Velvet Underground recording owned by a Montreal music collector has failed to sell, after the winning bid in a highly anticipated auction turned out to be false. ( Read more... ) 11 comments|post comment

The artist formerly known as Avril Lavigne [12 Dec 2006|05:56pm] [ mood | confused ] Avril literally skipped and giggled her way on to TRL yesterday to promote...something. She said her new album will be "really upbeat" and "really fun." Really. She's either completely changed her personality or dropped the fake "punk" persona that the record label had given her. You decide. Either way, it's kind of jarring. 278 comments|post comment

Rufus Album News, WAS in NME [12 Dec 2006|06:18pm] EEEE Rufus new album "Release the Stars" 12/7/2006 9:14:42 AM - by mct mgmnt Rufus' next studio album will be titled, "Release The Stars." It is the first album produced entirely by Rufus. Neil Tenant is the executive producer. It will be released at the beginning of May. More info to come soon Neil Tenant's from Pet Shop Boys correct? I'm excited. ohh! also Keith from We Are Scientists in NME - funnay source: www.rufuswainwright.com and www.wearescientists.com 130 comments|post comment

Jay McCarroll: Super Size Me! [12 Dec 2006|06:33pm] Remember how Jay McCarroll turned down the Project Runway money because it would infringe on his creative process? Or something like that. We may not be fashion editors, but we're thinking he probably should have taken that money, because designing ponchos with the McDonald's logo on them doesn't seem like a step in the right direction. But maybe that's just us. And we'd make a joke about Kelis and her milkshake, but the whole thing just made us too sad. ( More pics ) Text source Pics source 124 comments|post comment

Angelina jolie picture post [12 Dec 2006|07:11pm] Angelina jolie picture post ( Shopping with the family in New York - 9th December 2006 ) ( Arriving at Robert De Niro's House - 10th December 2006 ) ( Leaving a Media Promotion Session - 11th December 2006 ) ( The Good Shepherd Press Conference ) (  and a little more of The Good Shepherd Premiere ) source this is my first time posting pics so i hope they all work :) 136 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|07:28pm] [ music | Tokio Hotel - Der Letzte Tag ] It's Picture Post Time! Huzzah! ( Check it ) Sources: Getty Images, Zidane Fans, Tokio Hotel Fans and Wikipedia 243 comments|post comment

Celebrity Crush on Eric Bana [12 Dec 2006|07:42pm] Natalie Appleton has a crush on Eric Bana. ( read more ) 63 comments|post comment

obama scares the shit out of everyone on MNF [12 Dec 2006|08:00pm] [ mood | sick ] he makes my heart go pitter-patter source: youtube 254 comments|post comment

Renee wants media to walk away [12 Dec 2006|09:19pm] Ask Renee Zellweger about the paparazzi and the invasion of privacy -- and you're likely to get quite the earful. I certainly did Saturday, as I walked into an interview suite at New York's Jurmairah Essex House -- set to chat with the actress about her charming new film, ''Miss Potter.'' Zellweger was talking to one of her assistants about an unnerving encounter with a paparazzo as she arrived in New York to do interviews for her new film about the life of Beatrix Potter, the creator of the classic Peter Rabbit tales. When told to just ignore those photographers, Zellweger acknowledged she tries ''to treat them just like they're merely furniture ... but it's hard when they pop up out of nowhere and start flashing those cameras in your face -- about six inches in front of you!'' The Oscar winner also shared two similar stories that clearly are etched in her mind. ''Not long ago I was in a restaurant and noticed that a woman at the next table was using her cell phone camera to take pictures of Bruce Springsteen's children. When I asked her what gave her the right to do that -- simply because she was in the same restaurant -- the woman just looked at me and said, 'This isn't working quite right. I'm only getting chin action on those kids. I need to get at a better angle.' ''She didn't understand how totally wrong that was.'' • Zellweger also shared the fact ''I almost cried'' when she saw a recent photo of David Beckham in a celebrity magazine -- with a woman who had jumped on his back, raising her fist in the air. ''He looked so miserable and she was totally triumphant. ... It was like she was saying, 'I've won! I'm in this photo!' '' • Despite the annoyance of life in the celebrity fishbowl, Zellweger pledges to ''refuse to surround [herself] with tons of security. ... I know it makes it harder on me, but I refuse to live my life that way.'' • Thanks to her short-lived marriage to Kenny Chesney, Zellweger herself has been quite the recent tabloid target. Any New Year's resolutions? ''To concentrate on doing a better job of managing my personal life. To do lots of cooking and to focus on my cat!'' Source 72 comments|post comment

I'LL TRY THIS AGAIN >:O [12 Dec 2006|09:27pm] McPhees album cover ( Let The Hating Begin! ) source: amazon.com 219 comments|post comment

nicole richie on set of good charlottes new video! [12 Dec 2006|09:43pm] Twin brothers Joel and Benji Madden spent the day in Downtown L.A. filming their new music video. The pair drew a crowd of on-lookers, including Joel's rumored girlfriend Nicole Richie. We're not really sure how long she stayed or what they may have been doing but we're guessing she made things interesting on the set. ( the brothers ) source : http://www.celebritybabylon.com/ 104 comments|post comment

Baby News [12 Dec 2006|09:50pm] [ mood | blank ] MATT DAMON was terrified when he found out he was going to be a father, but now couldn’t be more thrilled with his role as a dad. Damon, 36 and wife LUCIANA, married in December 2005 and became parents to ISABELLA in June (06). He explains, “I didn’t think that this would happen to me. Other people were always showing me baby pictures or trying to hand me the baby, and I was like, ‘Get that thing away from me. I don’t want to touch your kid. Give me a break.’ But I’m totally into it now.” At first, the “scared” actor was “kind of excited for my daughter to be two. I was excited for her to start kind of talking and walking and toddling around hanging out, but I didn’t realise how much personality little people have right off the bat. I feel like I got made a member of a club that I didn’t know existed. It defies description, actually. (It’s) been just amazing.” ( Random Baby News ) 97 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|09:51pm] Kirstie Alley showed off a reduced figure on Oprah just a month ago, but this past weekend she was spotted looking as though she'd already packed on holiday pounds. Kirstie was spotted getting a manicure with daughter Lillie before heading out for some shopping. The Jenny Craig spokeswoman might find herself looking for a new job in the new year -- if Alley continues adding to her fleshed-out frame. I feel sorry for her, she obviously finds it hard to keep the weight off. But damn, she put it back on quickly. Source: http://ko.tmz.com/2006/12/11/kirstie-alley-big-again/ 112 comments|post comment

Courteney Cox Dishes "Dirt" On "Friends" Reunion [12 Dec 2006|10:03pm] Two-and-a-half years after 52 million people tuned in for the finale of "Friends", the show's fans still want one important question asked… "When is the cast going to get back together?" That's where Access Hollywood's Billy Bush comes in. Billy met with "Friends" star Courteney Cox on the set of her new FX drama "Dirt" and just went for it…with a little promise first. "This will never be asked to you again from Access Hollywood," Billy told Courteney, "This is the end." Certain of what was coming, Courteney smiled before the question began to cross Billy's lips. "Is there any way the Friends cast gets together for a reunion?" Billy asked. Courteney's surprising answer? "I would not be opposed to it," she revealed. Well, in hindsight, maybe the answer wasn't so surprising, considering this group of real life friends love each other. That said, Courteney cautioned Billy not to get too excited. "Lets not make a big deal out of it," she said, "and say, ‘Oh the "Friends" are getting back together.'" "You already opened up the door," Billy countered. Courteney responed, "I'm just saying I'm not opposed to it. Jennifer [Aniston] said she's not opposed to it. When we say ‘reunion'… do a little thanksgiving episode, sure…why not what are we all doing? It sounds fun." Turns out Courteney and her close friend have already spoken about it. "Jennifer [Aniston] and I talk about it because we love each other and we hang out all the time. Why not do it? Will it happen? It's a lot of different people to get into the room, its a whole big thing, so the chances of it happening is so slim. But would Jennifer and I? Sure, we'll eat some turkey together." Sounds promising…but don't set your Tivo just yet. "We are not doing it. Don't print we are doing it." Courteney warned Billy. "It sounds to me its an option," Billy replied. "I'm not saying you're doing it. You're saying that "we might". "No," Courteney clarified, "I said ‘we would'. I didn't say ‘might'." But how big is the difference between "might" and "would" really? Bigger than you'd think. "There is a big difference! ‘Might' means ‘possibly' and ‘would' means ‘would'. There is no ‘could'." Well, now that that's settled, there's the small matter of Courteney's new show. And more specifically, the torrid sex scenes Cox-Arquette's character, tabloid editor Lucy Spiller finds herself in. How does Courtney's husband - and co-Executive Producer - David Arquette feel about all the action, and would he ever visit the set during a particularly hot day? What do you think? "David would never come on a day that I would have a love scene. I forbid it and he wouldn't want to because it would be uncomfortable for everyone." Source Oldish news, but it wasn't posted. And maybe someone else out there is still kinda pissed that they're not watching Friends every Thursday night? 96 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|10:07pm] Gwen was on the Late Show with David Letterman tonight. Candid photos of Gwen looking yummy head to toe, and Kingston looking adorable as they arrived and exited the show. ( 3 pictures behind the cut ) And here's the performance on YouTube.com: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4CMAsdAfiQ. It's the best one yet! TRL blew. Source: nodoubtweb.com. 162 comments|post comment

Teri Hatcher at the Dreamgirls premiere [12 Dec 2006|10:09pm] ( More ~*hawtnez*~ ) Source & Source 137 comments|post comment

[12 Dec 2006|10:24pm] ABC Television has offices near the exit ramp which Richie used to enter the freeway going the wrong way. ABC security guards noticed the commotion on their monitors and trained their security camera in that direction. The pictures show Richie talking to CHP officers. We're told she admitted that she had taken Vicodin and smoked pot. Richie's attorney, Howard Weitzman, exclusively tells TMZ "This is a difficult time for Nicole but she is prepared to accept whatever responsibility is appropriate. She intends to continue with her career and will deal with any other issues that need to be addressed." ( more ) Source and even more blurry pictures of her SUV- http://www.tmz.com/2006/12/12/security-cam-captures-richies-arrest/ 129 comments|post comment

Arctic Monkeys Name New Songs [12 Dec 2006|10:47pm] [ music | Shiver - Maxïmo Park ] Arctic Monkeys say they've written six songs for a new album! It's not been decided when they'll see the light of day, but the names of the tracks include: 'D is for Danger', 'Plastic Tramp', 'The Bakery Song', 'Balaclava' and 'This House Is A Circus.' Frontman Alex Turner has said of 'This House Is A Circus': "There's something about it. Maybe it's just new, but it's just exciting. It's got some good rhymes in. This House Is A Circus... berserk as fuck." I suppose it's a place you keep going back to - it could be an actual physical building, I suppose, or a headspace you go into." So there you have it. Monkeymania looks set to continue into 2007, and the Arctics are already taking steps to avoid the pratfalls that befell The Stone Roses et al, with a second album hot on the heels of a stupendously hyped debut. Source. 37 comments|post comment

Drew Has the Giggles [12 Dec 2006|11:05pm] [ mood | tired ] Drew Leaves a London Club ( Two more Pics here ) 133 comments|post comment

At This Rate, Beyonce Will Never Get Married. [12 Dec 2006|11:19pm] Beyoncé: You Can't Rush a Man Into Marriage Fresh from last week's hot rumor – swiftly shot down by their reps – that Beyoncé and Jay-Z were getting married at a luxury Caribbean resort – the Dreamgirls star hints in the January issue of InStyle that it might be just a matter of time. "You can't rush a man into anything – whether it's a relationship, marriage or having children," the singer, 25, says. "When he's ready, he'll let you know." As for herself, she says, "I was never one of those girls who dreamed of a big wedding. Maybe me and my man will go away to an island; maybe we'll go to a church. I have no idea." Checking out a report that she and her rapper beau were to have a $3 million ceremony in Anguilla, she tells InStyle: "It looks like a nice wedding – and very expensive. Unfortunately it's not true." She wants to get married, though, she says in Sunday's issue of Parade. "My parents have been married for 27 years, and they're still in love. That's a great example for me. I know it's possible." The most important thing in a relationship? "It's wonderful to understand and want the same things, but the friendship is most important," she tells Parade. "You know someone loves you by the way he treats you and respects you. You know it by how you both feel when you're together." Source: People 69 comments|post comment

Fediston? Ewww! [12 Dec 2006|11:34pm] [ mood | sick ] [ music | That 70s show- FX ] Jennifer Aniston and K-Fed? As if things aren’t strange enough, the tragic soap opera that is Jennifer Aniston’s love life has taken added another incredible twist. Stay with me, now. After hanging out with former ‘Friends’ costars, Jen made for Club Citrus with some gal pals for some laughs and what became a few too many Limoncello’s. Jen was first introduced to the high-octane cocktail in Italy by the same guy that sent his pal Danny DeVito to be on “The View” while he was in a state of mild delirium. And what other newly exed celeb happened to be in the same place, slamming a Colt 45 while wearing a too-large-for-his-frame velour sweatsuit? None other than FedEx and his posse, all of whom went nuts when they saw Jen. My sources tell me they spent the rest of the night in a private area, making fun of their exes. When the lights of the club finally came on, the two were seen escaping into the shadows through a back door. Citrus owner Peter Chin, always tight-lipped about his mega-star clientele, would neither confirm nor deny the story, then gave me his signature ‘wink.’ source umm, EWW!!! .....Meanwhile, I'm about to fail at least two classes Damn you ONTD!!!! 164 comments|post comment

Cops call bullshit on Pauly Shore video [12 Dec 2006|11:50pm] The shocking footage of Pauly Shore getting socked in the face is phony baloney according to police. The Odessa, Texas Police Department claims that an officer "had met with Mr. Shore prior to his set, and was asked to participate in the skit. The officer stated that the skit went as designed and that Shore was not injured in the designed skit." The incident, which took place during a comedy show in Odessa, took the Internet by storm after video was released on the Internet. It all went down after a female heckler started razzing Shore during the middle of his set. According to witnesses, Shore fired back, "Shut up bitch." That's when the woman's massive boyfriend stepped in. The man began defending his girlfriend and other people Shore allegedly picked on during the performance, saying "Hey, F*** you, he paid to be here just like the rest of us." Shore responded, "Well, first off, shut the f*** up f***ing hoss." Then, all hell broke loose. The man rushed onto the stage, despite several desperate pleas from Shore to leave him alone. Shore makes a last ditch effort to apologize before the man reaches back and plants one right on Pauly's kisser, knocking the comedian to the floor. Clutching his face, Pauly grabs the mic and calls the crowd "white trash," before walking off the stage. Reps for Shore would not comment when contacted by TMZ. Source: http://www.tmz.com/2006/12/12/cops-say-pauly-shore-video-a-fake/ 16 comments|post comment

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