Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Why One Jersey 'Housewife' Should Want the 'Jersey' Bus Tour to Thrive


Hop aboard the 'Real Housewives of New Jersey' express. That's right folks, there is now an arranged bus tour of all the haunts seen on the hit TV show and it can all be yours for the low-low price of $95. (That's not a typo.) Best of all, one 'Housewife' in particular is poised to make some money off those tourists!

A Wayne-based event planning company called Celebrations is holding its first 'New Jersey Housewives Tour' on Nov. 13. The tour last 6 long hours and includes lunch at The Brownstone in The Manzo family's Paterson banquet hall, followed by a stop at Posche Boutique, owned by Kim D. And if that isn't enough tour guides will conduct onboard trivia contest as well as hand out goody bags full of "Jersey-related" items.

"Why would anyone need to pay $95 for a tour of beauty salons, shops and houses in Jersey," laughed one 'Housewife' after learning of the tour. "Anyone can have dinner at The Brownstone any night of the week. It's not Nobu for goodness sake. For $95 you could feed a family of six. Then drive yourself for free past a few houses."

With lunch at The Brownstone baked into the tour's itinerary, Caroline will be reaping the benefits, (that is if the tour is a success).

"Caroline is defiantly making money from the tour," one show insider tells me. "This is her Bethenny moment to take her fame and make as much cash as she can from it as quickly as possible."

I spoke with Caroline and asked if she was profiting from the tour and she told me, "nope not in the least." I'm assuming lunch at the Brownstone must be free then!

Justin Timberlake: 'Don't Be Pissed Off I'm an Actor'


Justin Timberlake is tired of people thinking he's quitting music to focus on acting--so he sent a message to his fans through a song. While performing at the JT and Friends benefit concert he hosted in Las Vegas last weekend, Timberlake played an acoustic version of 'Over' by Drake. But he changed the words a little: "Don't be pissed off I'm an actor. It's not over. It's not over. It's not over. And when I come back, I'm gonna come harder."

In an issue of Entertainment Weekly last month, Timberlake alarmed his music fans when he alluded to taking a break from music to focus on his acting career. "Does a painter make a painting because he has to make it by December 21st? No, he doesn't. It happens when it pours out of him. That's how music is for me..." he told the magazine.

Timberlake is getting serious attention for his acting career after a breakout performance as Sean Parker in the critically-acclaimed film, 'The Social Network.' It was so good, PopEater even launched a campaign to get him nominated for an Oscar.

What do you think? Does JT mean it or will he stay in Hollywood for good?

Denise Richards: I Went to Hospital With Charlie


After police were called to his hotel room at 2AM Tuesday, where he was found drunk and naked with an escort in his closet, Charlie Sheen was given a choice: jail or treatment. He chose treatment and was admitted to a New York hospital, accompanied by ex-wife, actress Denise Richards.

And while Richards knows many of the details about last night's incident, she's hesitant to share them.

"We're in an amazing place, we've been getting along great for the last year, year-and-a-half," Richards admitted on The Joy Behar Show Tuesday evening. "We're doing our best, so as far as that situation, I'm trying to protect the girls from it as much as possible."

Richards does admit to being at the hospital with Sheen. "I did help him at the hospital," she told Behar.

But that's pretty much all she would say. Any other details would have to come from Sheen, she said. Her biggest priority and concern are their kids, Sam, 6, and Lola, 5.

"My daughters are five and six years old. And they're at an age when they can start to understand, they have no idea what went on and a lot of ... our stuff happened when they were much younger, which I'm so grateful for," she explained.

For the record, Sheen's rep, Stan Rosenfield, told PopEater, "Charlie had an allergic reaction to some medication." Sources also tell PopEater that Sheen has already left the hospital and will be back in Los Angeles Tuesday night.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Jake Gyllenhaal and Taylor Swift Spotted Together


Taylor Swift's recent single 'Dear John' made it clear to the world that she's over reported ex John Mayer, but it failed to mention that the singer's got a brand new man. Swift was spotted in New York over the weekend attending a 'Saturday Night Live' taping with rumored beau Jake Gyllenhaal.

PEOPLE reports that Swift and Gyllenhaal arrived together to the show -- hosted by 'Easy A' star Emma Stone -- but were cautious about acting like a couple.

The following day, the pair were spotted again having brunch and exploring the Brooklyn neighborhood of Park Slope.
The singer, who has been famously linked to Joe Jonas and 'Twilight' star Taylor Lautner, has said of her dating style, "I love going on dates and getting to know people. I don't search [love] out."

Swift's third studio album, 'Speak Now,' drops tomorrow.

Wife of 'America's Got Talent' Contestant Found Dead in Hotel

Los Angeles police are investigating the death of a woman found dead in a hotel stairwell while visiting her husband, a contestant on 'America's Got Talent,' RadarOnline.com is reporting. Laura Finley, wife of contestant Joe Finley, was found in stairwell at the Millenium Hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday morning. Auditions for 'America's Got Talent' were being held at the hotel.

Surprisingly, Joe auditioned for the show while his wife was still considered missing. RadarOnline.com reports he told police she was missing but then went to his audition anyway.

TMZ.com reports Joe told police he and Laura took ecstasy on Friday night before hitting the town. He said they came home and eventually went to sleep. At 3am, Laura got out of bed and left the room. He assumed she was getting ice. When he woke up the next morning, she was gone.

After his audition, police interviewed him again which is when he revealed the two were on drugs the night before and that he still had some. Joe was then arrested for drug possession and taken into custody. He was released on $10,000 bail on Sunday.

Police suspect Laura fell from the 11th floor to the 3rd floor and have deferred the cause of death--it's still undetermined whether her death was a suicide, homicide, or accident.

Manfred Westphal, a spokesperson for Fremantle Media, which produces 'America's Got Talent', released the following statement to RadarOnline, "We are fully cooperating with authorities to investigate this very unfortunate situation and have no further comment at this time."

Why Rihanna Missed Best Friend Katy Perry's Wedding


After helping bride-to-be Katy Perry celebrate her bacholerette party in Las Vegas last month, Rihanna was a no-show at her best friend's wedding in India this past weekend. So, what happened?

A source tells UsMagazine.com that Rihanna was just too busy adding final touches to her album: "Rih was finishing her album, and she just switched managers, so she had to pull out at the last minute.

"It was always sort of up in the air that she would go anyway, and Katy knew that. They saved her a room just in case, but they always knew it would be nearly impossible for her to make it as she's still finishing the album and it's out in a few weeks. Rih was in the studio all weekend," the source adds.

Perry married British comedian Russell Brand Saturday on an Indian tiger reserve in front of family and friends. The ceremony was the highlight of a six-day celebration -- including a Bollywood-themed party on Friday night. The couple, who met at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards, got engaged in December '09 while vacationing in India, after less than five months of dating.

On Monday, UsMagazine.com also reported that the couple has flown to the Maldives for their honeymoon.

Katy and Russell's Wedding ... Why So Secretive?


Funnyman Russell Brand and songbird Katy Perry said "I Do" on Saturday night in India in a tight-lipped and secretive ceremony. I'm told the beaming couple wasn't as concerned about their privacy as they were trying to make sure no stray photos or details were leaked so they could sell everything about their special day to a single British magazine.

"The very private affair was attended by the couple's closest family and friends, all of whom were told not to bring cell phones or cameras," an insider tells me. "Overlooking the magical countryside of northern India, one official photographer was seen taking snaps throughout the three-day event."

According to the Sunday Mirror, coverage of the event was sold exclusively to Hello! magazine, which will be publishing the exclusive pictures. No other journalists were allowed entry.

Elephants, a red carpet and traditional Indian wedding procession make this the biggest celebrity wedding since Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes got married in a castle in Italy. Indian musicians playing sitars and kettle drums and sacred chanting could be heard throughout the luxury resort, which glimmered with white and gold lights, making the atmosphere even more exotic for the bride, groom and guests.

"All these magical details, plus the fact that the couple had a photographer attend the Bollywood-themed party the night before, where Katy wore a red sari, make these images worth a bundle," one weekly editor in chief told me.

With Brand's popularity in Britain, it should come as no surprise that most interest came from the UK magazine market, but don't worry, sources tell me it won't be long until we get to see them in the U.S. and feel like we were guests ourselves.

Congrats to Mr. and Mrs. Brand!

Jesse James and Kat Von D: Are They or Aren't They?


Jesse James and Kat Von D have been caught canoodling by various media outlets since the summer, but recent reports have conflicting views on whether or not the pair are still an item. The tattooed twosome, who went public with their relationship via Twitter in August, have been alternately reported as being happily together and acrimoniously split.

Despite reports that Von D decided to end their long-distance relationship, PEOPLE reports that the couple shared a meal -- and some smooches -- at West Hollywood's El Compadre restaurant on Saturday afternoon.

Other reports are painting a less positive picture. According to TMZ, Von D and James are not only a thing of the past, but the 'L.A. Ink' star is harboring some hard feelings against her ex. Sources say that TLC editors are scrambling to cut James' appearances from Von D's show following frantic requests from the tattoo artist. The couple's reps could not be reached for comment.

Do you think Von D and James are still an item?

'Buried Life' Star Ben Nemtin Talks About His Struggle With Depression


Monday night's edition of MTV's 'The Buried Life' is going to set many 'Twilight' fans' hearts fluttering, as the 'Life' guys take on a dare from their fans to steal a lock of Robert Pattinson's hair. "We weren't too thrilled about the whole thing," 'Buried Life' ringleader Ben Nemtin tells PopEater. "People will have to stick around to see what we do with the hair," he adds.

With such jaw-dropping accomplishments as playing basketball with Barack Obama and asking Taylor Swift on a date, the 'Buried Life' guys have a full-fledged phenomenon on their hands with the show. It was only in 2006 when Ben, Dave Lingwood and Jonnie and Duncan Penn set off from their native Canada in their purple bus, armed with not much more than 100-item bucket lists of things they wanted to do before they die. For each item they check off, they also perform a good deed by helping someone else accomplish something they want to do.

Monday's show has them traveling to Rochester, Minnesota, to "help a girl who has struggled with depression," reports Ben.

It's a subject close to his heart: "I struggled with depression in high school. I was lucky to have a community of support around me."

"We all struggle with something when we're younger. I think it's really normal for kids to go through some sort of struggle after high school, or while they're in high school, to try to find who they are. That's just what happened with me. I learned a lot from going through the hard times -- a lot about who I was and who I wanted to be. I ended up being stronger and more well-rounded because of that knowledge," says the handsome 26-year-old, who is dating 'The City' beauty Whitney Port.

Duncan From 'The Buried Life' Knows What's on Obama's Bucket List

Nemtin says he found his way out of those dark days "one hand at a time, getting through. You slowly learn more about yourself. For me, it was my friends who were really important to my support. They were all going through similar things -- self-confidence issues. People think they're the only ones going through it, but everyone has their challenges. It's important to not to keep it inside, to talk about it. One of the things I really like about this episode is that people will see it's normal, not weird."

The 'Buried Life' guys are interactive with their Facebook fans. A read-through of the postings is touching, with viewers not only sharing their own lists, but talking about how the show has inspired them. Some even thank the guys for saving their lives.

"It's definitely humbling, that's for sure, but at the same time, that's really cool. That's why we started the project," he notes, " to ask as many people as possible, 'What do you want to do before you die?'
So, is marriage on his list?

"Yeah, definitely," replies Ben, who has already met Whitney's parents. (They did a fundraiser for the American Cancer Society together this past summer, and he says, "They're a great family.")

He adds, "But I don't think it will be anytime soon. I think that like, for marriage, I want to be with someone for a long time first."

Lady Gaga Passes One Billion Mark on YouTube, Bieber Closing In


First, Lady Gaga had the most viewed music video on YouTube with 'Bad Romance' and Justin Bieber stole the throne away back in July, but now Gaga's YouTube channel crossed the one billion mark, and yet again the Biebs is closing in quick. Lady Gaga became the first musician to record over one billion views on YouTube, crowning her the cultural Queen of the YouTube generation, but even with a huge head start, Bieber is on track to pass the same mark by Nov. 1, Hollywood Reporter estimates.

"We reached 1 Billion views on youtube little monsters! If we can stick together we can do anything. I dub you kings and queens of youtube! Unite!" Lady Gaga announced Monday morning on Twitter.

Currently, Gaga's YouTube channel has 1,001,881,969 total upload views, while Bieber's has 965,831,991.

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Lady Gaga Buys Back Old Demos From Auction House


Seven unreleased Lady Gaga works from two years before 'The Fame' were put up for auction last week by her first manager, Bob Leone, and now the pop queen has snatched them all back for an undisclosed amount, RadarOnline.com reports.

The mysterious demos dated from 2002 to 2006, when the NYC native still went by Stefani Germanotta. The titles previously up for sale at the auction house Gotta Have Rock and Roll included an unreleased 2002 demo, an original CD called 'Stefani Germanotta,' a 2005 CD called 'Words,' a 2006 EP called 'Stefani Red and Blue' and a 2006 DVD performance showcase that was shot at The Cutting Room in New York City.

According to MTV News, the CDs were priced with a minimum bid of $1,000 each before Lady Gaga bought them all.

Reuters reports it was a drama-free transaction.

"She wanted to purchase them," said Peter Seigel, co-founder of the auction house. "We sent her an offer on behalf of Bob Leone. She countered and we made a deal."

The auction was scheduled to take place from Oct. 6 to Oct. 15.

Can Justin Bieber Seriously Speak French?



Justin Bieber's book, 'First Step 2 Forever: My Story' dropped Tuesday, and Billboard has 10 of the best quotes.

While the photo-book is full of gems both insightful ("If I can do just one-tenth of the good Michael Jackson did for others, I can really make a difference in this world.") and hilarious ("Singers aren't supposed to have dairy before a show, but we all know I'm a rule breaker. Pizza is just so good!"), our attention was beckoned to a little factoid about Bieber we'd previously missed: Dude can speak French.

Or can he? Our hard-hitting, highly scientific multimedia investigation, after the jump.

EXHIBIT A -- What Bieber tells us (in 'First Step 2 Forever'): "I'm really glad that I speak French, because, let's face it, girls dig it when a guy speaks French. They call it the language of love, and that ain't no coincidence. Plus, I love my French fans! Très jolie!"
VERDICT: Inconclusive. Saying two words of French in a statement, no matter how much swagger is incorporated, leaves us in the dark.

EXHIBIT B -- What WikiAnswers tells us: "Yes, he speaks fluent French. Canadians can speak English and French. He is a Canadian. But not all Canadians speak English and French." Right. We forgot, yet again, that Biebs is Canadian! But he's from Stratford, Ontario, and when our leave-no-stone-unturned research skills did a big Ctrl-F on the Wiki for that fine township, we got nothing for the word "French." However, the official languages of Ontario itself are indeed French and English.
VERDICT: Still foggy.

EXHIBIT C -- What the music tells us: Bieber has a version of 'One Less Lonely Girl' in French. Well, half in French; there's a lot of it in the song, including a word the Biebs is all-too familiar with: "Encore." While his pronunciation and flow are crystal clean, we're dubious this denotes fluency. The Beatles, after all, recorded versions of 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' and 'She Loves You' auf Deutsch('Komm, Gib Mir Deine Hand' und 'Sie Liebt Dich'), but you didn't hear them claiming bilingualism.

More recently, Beyonce re-recorded Spanish versions of about half the songs from her 2006 disc 'B'Day' but admitted she didn't speak the language: "I did grow up in Houston, Texas, so I was around Spanish; I took it at school but I completely forgot it. I had the best [vocal] coach. I did it phonetically; every sentence I recorded maybe four times." But whatever, it's cool to hear the silky smooth Biebs melodizing in French:


VERDICT: Justin Bieber may be able to kind of speak French. Unless he just memorized the words.

EXHIBITS D, E, F -- What YouTube tells us:


VERDICT: Very unconvincing. Biebs starts off strong but can't even bust out a "Welcome to my French page" in French? C'mon.


VERDICT: Bieber forgets some basic grammar in this live video. He's starting to seem like one of those bros who takes three semesters of a language and says he can speak it.

VERDICT: This video is the mother lode of Justin Bieber speaking French and Justin Bieber not speaking French, both strengthening and weakening the argument for young Biebs. The clip unapologetically uses live chunks of 'One Less Lonely Girl' as a crutch to show Bieber's French swagger, but he's stuck with many bumbling instances of "um" and "how do you say" something or other. He also mumbles through 'Frère Jacques,' a tune many non-French speakers often sing in full.

FINAL VERDICT:
Justin Bieber can speak some French, but not all French. We'd be remiss if we didn't note Bieber's "chicks dig French" sentiment remains airtight.

Celeb Photographer Fights Back Against Bullying






Everyone knows that a picture is worth a thousand words. Well, these photos need only three to say what they mean: "Love is Louder." Celeb photographer and PopEater bud Tyler Shields got together with MTV, The Jed Foundation and actress Brittany Snow to take on a very serious topic – teen suicide. The Love is Louder campaign began working to put a stop to teen suicide months ago, before the recent suicides of several teens brought the topic to national attention.

"This movement strives to amplify the momentum of other inspiring online campaigns and invite anyone who has felt mistreated, misunderstood or isolated into the conversation," Love is Louder said in a statement. "We are here to raise the volume around a critical message -- that love and support is more powerful than the external and internal voices that bring us down, cause us pain and make us feel hopeless."

Check out the rest of Tyler's amazing photos after the jump and at his website.

Making Sundaes With 'Top Chef' Cheftestant Spike Mendelsohn




You know Spike Mendelsohn from season four of 'Top Chef,' but since his top five finish in that season, he's been making a name for himself in the culinary world, and wrote his first cookbook, 'The Good Stuff.'

The never-without-his-fedora Spike visited PopEater's offices, incidentally without his hat, to dish sundaes and school us with his float-making skills. Oh yeah, we talked a little bit about 'Top Chef All-Stars,' too, in which he'll get to flex his kitchen muscles again.

"There's a great cast of chefs on the show," he says. "It's going to make for great television." Watch It!

Spike Mendelsohn Chats With PopEater

Christina Aguilera Files for Divorce From Jordan Bratman





A mere two days after announcing she hadseparated from husband, music executive Jordan Bratman, Christina Aguilera has officially filed for divorce, PEOPLE reports. The singer filed papers in Los Angeles on Tuesday. The couple have been married almost five years.

In the documents, Aguilera cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for the split. According to RadarOnline.com, she asked for joint legal and physical custody of their son Max and that both parties pay their own legal fees. She also requested that all spousal support be terminated.

The papers list September 11, 2010 as the date of separation and also confirm that the couple had a prenuptial agreement. In the prenup, Aguilera specifically requested that the courts deem her "miscellaneous jewelry and other personal effects" as well as her "earnings and accumulations... before marriage, during marriage and from and after the date of separation" as separate property.

Aguilera and Bratman met in 2002 and married in a lavish ceremony in 2005. They remain united in their commitment to their son, Max, 2. "Although Jordan and I are separated, our commitment to our son Max remains as strong as ever," the singer told PEOPLE in a statement earlier this week.

Sources: Michael Douglas Not Close to His Deathbed



Though several published reports claim Michael Douglas is near his deathbed and in the process of changing his will, those close to him say that's simply not true. Douglas' longtime friend and publicist Allen Burry tells PEOPLE that the actor hasn't changed his will since his treatment for throat cancer and isn't saying goodbye to friends and family.

"Michael is totally focused on his recovery," says Burry. "Michael hasn't changed his will recently, and he isn't contemplating changing it," he adds.

Douglas just completed eight rigorous weeks of chemotherapy and radiation treatment to combat a walnut-sized tumor in his throat. His recovery will take another six weeks and then the Academy Award-winning actor will have periodic check-ups. "He's really happy about it ending," Burry said.

"It's been very difficult," said Burry. But the rep adds that the actor's doctors "are very pleased with how he responded to treatment. They think he's doing really well. He's doing as well as can be expected."

Burry also shot down rumors that Douglas' father Kirk and stepmother, Anne, had moved to New York to be with the actor.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Bruce Willis, Shaq and Dick Cheney Are Neighbors on GQ's Bald 100 Power List



Sure, power lists are great -- the ones we read in Forbes, Time. But how about a pop culture power list solely featuring chrome-domed gentlemen?

GQ's got it covered, friends. "Bald guys always seem to be feeling that dudes with all the hair --Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron, George Clooney -- not only get all the women but have all the power. Not so!" GQ deputy editor Michael Hainey tells PopEater. "The truth is, bald dudes form a power base of frightening strength and size. We at GQ wanted to alert the world to the power these bald men wield in our society."

The magazine's supremely-witty rundown of the most powerful baldies includes Howie Mandel, Seal, Homer Simpson, Billy Corgan, Chris Daughtry, Dick Cheney and the Dalai Lama. Celebs, athletes, politicians, CEOs -- everyone's on this thing, with witty reasons as to why. Some of the best are Bruce Willis -- "he wrote the book on virile baldness"; George Foreman -- "remembered more for knocking out fat than knocking out Joe Frazier"; and Moby -- "found fame as a geek techno-artist; has a passion for both LSD and the teachings of Christ."

In addition to the humor and fine photos draping every entry in GQ's Bald 100, there are some damned fine insights. Did you realize Danny DeVito "
belongs in the near-empty category of people who star on the funniest TV show of today ('It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia') and also the funniest TV show of 40 years ago ('Taxi')"? Or that Robert Duvall has indeed earned the right to be called "the Forrest Gump of defining moments in American cinema" for starring in nearly every of-the-moment iconic film of the past five decades?

You learn something new every ... time GQ puts out a power list of bald guys!

Aaron Sorkin Responds to 'Misogyny' Claims Over 'Social Network' Script



After award-winning screenwriter Aaron Sorkin was basking in the back-to-back box-office success of 'The Social Network,' nay-sayers swooped in to rain on his parade, calling the movie misogynistic. With critics on the web arguing the movie portrays women unfairly, Sorkin had enough and addressed a specific commenter named Tarazza on Ken Levine's blog.

"With the exception of 1 or 2 of them (Rashida Jones included), [the women] were basically sex objects/stupid groupies," Tarazza wrote. "[It] kinda makes me think that Aaron Sorkin (though I love his writing) failed the women in this script."

Three days later, Sorkin responded via blog to Tarazza's claims in a candid, essay-like manner to put the misogyny talk to bed. Sorkin starts off by arguing in-depth that the so-called misogyny is directly related to Mark Zuckerberg's perception.

Portions of Sorkin's post read:
"This is Aaron Sorkin and I wanted to address Taraza's comment. (Ken, I'll get to you in and your very generous blog post in just a moment.

Tarazza--believe me, I get it. It's not hard to understand how bright women could be appalled by what they saw in the movie but you have to understand that that was the very specific world I was writing about. Women are both prizes an equal. Mark's blogging that we hear in voiceover as he drinks, hacks, creates Facemash and dreams of the kind of party he's sure he's missing, came directly from Mark's blog. With the exception of doing some cuts and tightening (and I can promise you that nothing that I cut would have changed your perception of the people or the trajectory of the story by even an inch) I used Mark's blog verbatim. Mark said, "Erica Albright's a bitch" (Erica isn't her real name--I changed three names in the movie when there was no need to embarrass anyone further), "Do you think that's because all B.U. girls are bitches?" Facebook was born during a night of incredibly misogyny. The idea of comparing women to farm animals, and then to each other, based on their looks and then publicly ranking them. It was a revenge stunt, aimed first at the woman who'd most recently broke his heart (who should get some kind of medal for not breaking his head) and then at the entire female population of Harvard."
Sorkin goes on to insist the college girls in 'The Social Network' do exist in real life.
"These women--whether it's the girls who are happy to take their clothes off and dance for the boys or Eduardo's psycho-girlfriend are real. I mean REALLY real. (In the case of Christy, Eduardo's girlfriend so beautifully played by Brenda Song, I conflated two characters--again I hope you'll trust me that doing that did nothing to alter our take on the events. Christy was the second of three characters whose name I changed.)"

Brett Favre May Be Entering Tiger Woods Territory



Unless you've been living under a rock you know that Brett Favre apologized Monday to his teammates over allegations that he sent inappropriate text messages and photos to a former Jets employee. But will that be the first in a long line of teary-eyed apologies? Experts tell me that if history is any indicator (cough, Tiger, cough), Brett should hold on to that Kleenex box.

"At the moment three women have [made accusations] but a man stupid enough to leave voice mails and send naked pictures to a woman he doesn't know probably isn't doing it for the first time," an insider tells me. "Everyone is bracing themselves for more women to come forward. Now that the floodgate has been opened, Brett could be the new Tiger Woods in just a matter of days."

After Deadspin.com posted voice messages and X-rated photos that Favre allegedly sent to Jenn Sterger when both were employed by the New York Jets in 2008, an investigation into Brett was fast-tracked. Since then the scandal has added a pair of massage therapists that claim they too received suggestive text messages from the future Hall of Famer.

"It's no surprise to me at all," one sports insider tells me. "These guys are treated like Gods. They get anything they want when they want it and that includes women. Just like Tiger they start thinking they are untouchable and make stupid, stupid decisions."

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell confirmed that the league is looking into the allegations.

"We are going through that and we are making sure we understand all the facts," Goodell said at halftime of the Chargers-Raiders game. Here's hoping football isn't about to go down the same path as golf.

Joan Collins: Angelina Jolie Is Beautiful, Jennifer Aniston Isn't



Joan Collins has very specific thoughts about women in Hollywood--and she isn't afraid to share them. The former 'Dynasty' actress, 77, tells UK's Hello magazine that there just aren't that many beauties in Hollywood. In fact, she thinks there's just one.

"I have to say, there aren't that many good looking actresses around today. I mean, there's Angelina Jolie and there's... Angelina Jolie," she tells the magazine.

And then, she took it a step further by throwing in her two cents about Jennifer Aniston as well. "Jennifer Aniston is cute, but I wouldn't call her beautiful. She's no Ava [Gardner] or Lana [Turner]. I think that is why Cheryl Cole is so popular, because she is just so pretty and the public are starved of gorgeous people," Collins explained.

"When I was young, everybody on screen was gorgeous," she concluded.

Aniston hasn't responded to the comments made by Collins but we're guessing it might sting a little.In 2005, Aniston revealed she cried after reality starlet Kimberly Stewart called her 'homely.' As she told Vanity Fair, the comment "literally ruined my night. It hurt my feelings."

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Real Reasons Behind 16-Year Oprah-Letterman Feud


Was it really just a prank in which David Letterman saddled Oprah Winfrey with his lunch bill that caused a 16-year rift between the two? No, says celebrity biographer Kitty Kelley. The reasons for the animosity go much, much deeper.

It was Letterman's failure to defend Winfrey from an unruly audience member when she was a guest on his show in the '80s and a series of subsequent digs 'The Late Show' host made at Winfrey's expense that cemented their rivalry, Kelley writes in The Huffington Post.

Letterman told Jon Stewart last week on 'The Daily Show' that his Oprah battle stemmed from an incident at a restaurant where they were both having lunch. The comedian jokingly told the waiter that Oprah had agreed to pick up his tab, waving at her to prove his point. The waiter was convinced, and put Letterman's lunch on Winfrey's bill.

"That pissed her off," Letterman said. "Not everyone likes horse play."

But that was only the tip of the iceberg. Kelley claims the contempt between the two talk show legends actually began in 1989, after Oprah hosted a controversial segment on devil worship that almost sank her career and her credibility. Complaints streamed in from viewers accusing Winfrey of failing to question her guest's claims that her family prayed to Satan and sacrificed babies.

Though Letterman didn't mention the episode when Winfrey appeared on his show the night after, his questions appeared to ruffle her, and his audience didn't seem sympathetic to Oprah. The interview became more awkward after a man in the crowd shouted, "Rip her, Dave!" and he did nothing to defend her, according to Kelley -- who implied that Letterman may have been drunk that night.

"I think she resented the fact that I didn't rise to the occasion and, you know, beat up on the guy," the comedian said several years later. "Which I probably should have, but I was completely out of control and didn't know what I was doing."

It didn't stop there. A few nights after his Winfrey interview, Letterman quipped to his audience that he was sick after eating claims at Oprah's restaurant, The Eccentric. Oprah had had enough. She stopped speaking to Letterman and kept her distance for the next 16 years.

A series of potshots the 'Late Show' host took at her during that time only made Oprah hate him more, Kelley says. When he hosted the Oscars and pretended to confuse Oprah's name with Uma Thurman's, Winfrey was furious.

He set her off again when he did a "Top 10" list of articles that might appear in her newly launched O, The Oprah Magazine, in 2000: No. 10: P, R, A and H, the four runner-up titles for this magazine; No. 6: The night I nailed Deepak Chopra; No. 4: My love affair with Oprah, by Oprah.

Letterman continued to make Winfrey the butt of many of his jokes. By then, she had a cult following and everyone was clamoring to be one of her guests -- including, oddly, Letterman. He began an "Oprah blog" in which he pleaded to be invited on her show, and he repeatedly told his audience, "It ain't Oprah til it's Oprah." His fans joined in, holding up signs saying, "Oprah, Please Call Dave."

She refused, until 2005 when she finally broke her silence. She agreed to be a guest on his show and then allowed him to accompany her to the Broadway musical that she produced, 'The Color Purple.' Letterman was the perfect gentleman, tripping all over himself in deference to Oprah.

The kiss-and-make-up session didn't last long. Soon the late-night comedian was back in the ring, taking swings at his favorite opponent.

Kelley theorizes that the fight has actually served as a handy publicity tool for both stars, and predicts it won't be over for good any time soon.

"Letterman vs. Winfrey will never reach pay-per-view because these heavy weights know the limits. She is accustomed to genuflection and he can't bend a knee -- for long," writes Kelley. "But both know their so-called feud serves them well, especially when they appear together on Super Bowl commercials. So let's stay tuned for the next round."

New Couples Alert: 50 Cent and Chelsea Handler, Rachel McAdams and Michael Sheen


There must be something in the air! In just the past few days, two new couples have popped up on the romance radar: rapper 50 Cent and comedienne Chelsea Handler were spotted getting hot and heavy in New Orleans and actor Michael Sheen and actress Rachel McAdams were caught holding hands while strolling the streets of Toronto.

The surprising pairing of 50 Cent and Handler, both 35, was confirmed Tuesday by a source close to the couple, UsMagazine.com reports. The duo was photographed together for the first time this past Sunday at a bar in New Orleans. And while the couple hasn't publicly admitted their relationship, their chemistry was obvious as early as last year when the rapper stopped by Handler's E! talk show, 'Chelsea Lately.' Even then, the flirting was palpable!

"It's been going on awhile," the source says of Handler and her new beau, both 35. "It's more of a hookup thing -- whenever they are in the same town."

50 Cent's rep had no comment when asked whether they were dating. A rep for the Handler told UsMagazine, "She saves all her comments for her own show."

Sheen and McAdams were also photographed for the first time this week. The couple, which have long-been rumored to be an item, co-star in the upcoming film 'Midnight in Paris.'

The 'Mean Girls' actress, 31, has previously been linked to actors Ryan Gosling and Josh Lucas. Sheen, 41, and ex-wife Kate Beckinsale have a daughter, Lily, 11. Both McAdams and Sheen are notoriously private about their dating lives so it might be awhile before either confirms or comments on the rumored romance.

'Transformers 3' Extra Suing Paramount Pictures After Serious Injury on Set



'Transformers 3' extra Gabriella Cedillo wasseriously injured during filming last month after a stunt went horribly wrong. And on Tuesday, her brother, Adolfo Romo, filed a lawsuit on her behalf against Paramount Pictures alleging negligence, RadarOnline.com reports.

"We filed a case this morning in Chicago and made a request for a jury trial," Cedillo's attorney Todd A. Smith told RadarOnline.com.

Her lawyer also said Cedillo, 24, is unable to speak and is paralyzed on her left side. "It looks like she has vision loss in the left eye, which is sewn shut because there's a paralysis associated with that and they don't want her eye to dry out." One day after the accident in September, Cedillo underwent brain surgery.

The suit refers to the victim as "a disabled person" and says that she "assumed no risk of injury in performing her duties as an extra on the Transformers 3 movie set."

Several different mechanical and procedural malfunctions are listed in the suit including: "Failed to properly weld the metal bracket to the stunt car... Failed to provide adequate safety precautions... Allowed untrained extras to drive their own vehicles within close proximity to a violent stunt."

It's been reported that Cedillo was driving her own car while a stunt vehicle drove in the opposite direction. A cable towing one of the stunt cars came loose and sliced through Cedillo's car window, striking her in the head.

The suit is seeking in more than $50,000 on counts of negligence against seven different companies and individuals involved. "All of these entities played a role in some respect as to what happened," Smith said. "In Illinois you're not allowed to ask for a specific sum so ultimately the amount of money in this case will be determined by a jury.

Cedilli is making small improvements, Smith said. "Gabriela is somewhat responsive and the family is hopeful that she will continue to take these small strides."

Friday, October 1, 2010

Joey Fatone Is Pushing for an 'NSYNC Episode of 'Glee'





New Jersey, Atlanta, New York, O.C., D.C.... and now, Beverly Hills! On October 14, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' will bring another group of feisty woman to the small screen. And the big question is: what should we expect from this new group of ladies?

PopEater asked new cast member Lisa Vanderpump to sum it up in one word. "Bling," she replies with a smile. "Naughty bling."

That's actually two words. But when you're as rich as she is, you're allowed an extra word. And truth be told, Vanderpump says the bling-factor will push the show in the world's most desirable zip code to a whole new level.

"Beverly Hills won't disappoint. There's a different level of lifestyle and sophistication here. No doubt about it," Vanderpump, who owns hip eateries Villa Blanca and Sur, says.

"Some of the houses [on display] are amazing. These are places people would normally never see inside," she says. "Normally these women are so private. It was actually sort of surprising to see the quality of women willing to open their lives and homes up."

In addition to Vanderpump, the cast will be rounded out by Kim and Kyle Richards (Paris Hilton's aunts), Adrienne Maloof-Nassif, Camille Grammar and Taylor Armstrong.

Despite the Faberge exterior, which makes the marbled mansions from their sister New Jersey show look like starter homes, Vanderpump says there is a whole lot of dirt to uncover. "It shows you, that all that glitters is not gold," she warns. "It just shows that even if you live in a fabulous house you have your own stresses, you have your own problems."

"Just because your house is big doesn't mean you don't have your own emotional issues." And then some.

She cites fellow cast mate Camille Grammar--who filed for divorce from Kelsey Grammar in July--as a prime example of the 90210 duality. "You can see that in Camille Grammar. Doesn't matter how many houses you have, if suddenly your husband is suddenly with some bimbo in New York, it doesn't matter how big your house is."

"Sorry, I'm being honest," Vanderpump adds.

We're guessing that unique brand of honesty may cause some drama on the show. "I can be the baddie. I have a little of everything in me," she says. And the fireworks will start before you know it. I thought it would be pretty tame for the first season. But we go pretty quick out of the starting gate!"

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' premieres October 14 on Bravo at 10/9c.

'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' Star Lisa Vanderpump: Expect 'Naughty Bling'





New Jersey, Atlanta, New York, O.C., D.C.... and now, Beverly Hills! On October 14, 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' will bring another group of feisty woman to the small screen. And the big question is: what should we expect from this new group of ladies?

PopEater asked new cast member Lisa Vanderpump to sum it up in one word. "Bling," she replies with a smile. "Naughty bling."

That's actually two words. But when you're as rich as she is, you're allowed an extra word. And truth be told, Vanderpump says the bling-factor will push the show in the world's most desirable zip code to a whole new level.

"Beverly Hills won't disappoint. There's a different level of lifestyle and sophistication here. No doubt about it," Vanderpump, who owns hip eateries Villa Blanca and Sur, says.

"Some of the houses [on display] are amazing. These are places people would normally never see inside," she says. "Normally these women are so private. It was actually sort of surprising to see the quality of women willing to open their lives and homes up."

In addition to Vanderpump, the cast will be rounded out by Kim and Kyle Richards (Paris Hilton's aunts), Adrienne Maloof-Nassif, Camille Grammar and Taylor Armstrong.

Despite the Faberge exterior, which makes the marbled mansions from their sister New Jersey show look like starter homes, Vanderpump says there is a whole lot of dirt to uncover. "It shows you, that all that glitters is not gold," she warns. "It just shows that even if you live in a fabulous house you have your own stresses, you have your own problems."

"Just because your house is big doesn't mean you don't have your own emotional issues." And then some.

She cites fellow cast mate Camille Grammar--who filed for divorce from Kelsey Grammar in July--as a prime example of the 90210 duality. "You can see that in Camille Grammar. Doesn't matter how many houses you have, if suddenly your husband is suddenly with some bimbo in New York, it doesn't matter how big your house is."

"Sorry, I'm being honest," Vanderpump adds.

We're guessing that unique brand of honesty may cause some drama on the show. "I can be the baddie. I have a little of everything in me," she says. And the fireworks will start before you know it. I thought it would be pretty tame for the first season. But we go pretty quick out of the starting gate!"

'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills' premieres October 14 on Bravo at 10/9c.

Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Call Off Their Divorce


Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are back together.

We are back together trying to make things work," the pair toldPEOPLE.

"Costa Rica really put things in perspective. We do love each other and realized we do want to spend the rest of our lives together," they added.

"After spending time together over these past several months Heidi and Spencer have decided to reconcile," Montag's attorney explained.

Back in June, the reality starlet filed for legal separation from her husband. On July 30, she moved ahead with divorce papers, with Spencer himself filing for divorce in August.

Montag then moved to Costa Rica, where Pratt followed her recently. When the pair returned to the States, however, their romance seemed to be back on.

Miranda Kerr Walks the Runway While Five Months Pregnant


Miranda Kerr isn't letting a little baby bump get in the way of her chance to walk the Balenciaga runway.

After making her Balenciaga catwalk debut a year ago (a major move toward building a more high-end image), Kerr -- now five months pregnant -- took to the runway for the second time Sept. 30 in Paris, where she wore a wide shift dress with an oversize houndstooth print that conveniently disguised her belly, along with a rubbery black jacket and chunky men's-style flats.

The pregnant and newly married Victoria's Secret model was also seen rocking a shapeless sack dress (with a mid-thigh-grazing hem), along with a leather jacket and lace-up bootie heels while leaving the show with hubby Orlando Bloom. The two have been together since 2007 and this will be the first child for both. The couple announced the baby news back in August.

Also walking the Balenciaga runway was a super-svelte Gisele Bundchen, who delivered her first child a little under 10 months ago, and fellow late-'90s-era models Carolyn Murphy and Stella Tennant, along with new schoolers like teenage model-of-the-moment Lindsey Wixson (see a LIFE slideshow of Wixson's Fall 2010 Fashion Week experience).

Taking in the models and the clothes -- which had both a futuristic-punk and '90s minimalist vibe -- was designer Nicolas Ghesquière's muse Charlotte Gainsbourg, Lou Dillon, French style icon Catherine Deneuve, and Salma Hayek.

Chelsie Hightower Chimes in on Brunogate: 'He Should Have a Little More Class With I



The day after Chelsie Hightower and Michael Bolton's ignominious dumping from 'Dancing With the Stars,' Hightower says she "slept all day" out of sheer exhaustion.

So she wasn't aware until PopEater spoke to her, that the producers had put out a statement in answer to Bolton's demand for an apology from judge Bruno Tonioli, for going over the line in his biting critique of the Bolton-Hightower performance this week. They stated that Bruno should not have to apologize for doing his job.

"In a way, it is what the show is about. He is doing his job," Hightower assents, "but at the same time, I think he should have a little more class with it. It would be one thing if Michael wasn't trying, but he did put the time in, he did try, he did want to do well. This past week, he put in more hours than any time before. He wasn't feeling well -- he canceled shows on his tour and he didn't feel good about doing that -- but he really wanted to succeed. There's a tact level you should have when you're saying that dancing may not be for someone."

While she was sleeping, text messages were rolling in on her phone. Chelsie says she heard from fellow pros as well as contestants. "Everybody is so supportive, hoping I'm okay, that Michael is okay."
"Everyone is there for each other, taking care of each other. There really is a great camaraderie backstage." Did she hear from Bruno or his fellow judges? "No, but we don't really have a lot of contact with them," she says. She did, however, text back and forth with Bolton. "He's fine. Everything is fine."
"I definitely think he had some things he wanted to get out and I'm glad he had the chance to get them out. He would have been mad at himself if he hadn't gotten it out. I learned a lot from Michael," she adds. "He was a great guy to work with, very down to earth, very caring and genuine, a great student who wanted to do well. He had a lot of great life advice and career advice I was able to take away from this."

The Emmy-nominated dancer-choreographer, who will be back on 'DWTS' for pro dances, is participating in the Latisee Wishes Challenge campaign to raise money for Make-a-Wish. She, Kym Johnson and Edyta Silwinska also have two exercise DVDs coming out this fall. Other than that, she says, she's not sure what's next. "That's what I'm trying to figure out."

Anything she'd do differently? Having Bolton emerge from a doghouse for the "Hound Dog" number? "You know, that's what happens, you do things and you take risks," she says. "If it would have been performed great, everyone would have been like 'Oh, wow!' You do things to attempt to be entertaining, to loosen your partner up. Sometimes they're sold fantastically. Sometimes they don't come across."