http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Entertainment Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2009 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:58:16 GMT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 22:58:16 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://www.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com/ http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-and-Father-Fighting-Again-83835.shtml Lindsay Lohan may be one of the most narcissistic, shamelessly self-absorbed young actresses in Hollywood, and her once-promising career heading nowhere fast, however there is one thing that cannot be denied even by her harshest critics - namely that the thrice-rehabbed party girl has probably the most annoyingly controlling and fame-whoring parents in Hollywood. Lindsay's mother Dina - who only achieved a modicum of fame after her own daughter became famous - is currently shooting her own reality TV series for E!, while Lindsay's ex-jailbird daddy is currently working as a minister and counselor with a teen rehabilitation program and has taken to giving his own daughter advice via the media - while of course getting to share a bit of the spotlight himself. Michael's latest exploit was to tell the world that his daughter Lindsay would be joining his church on a mission to India. Not only has Lindsay's PR representative denied this claim, but Lindsay herself spoke out during a radio show the other day, finally admitting that she had had enough of her father's false statements. "I just wish that he wouldn't go and talk to the media," Lohan said on radio's The Billy Bush Show. "It's not attractive to me, it really upsets me and I wish he would stop. I love my father. I just don't know why he's doing what he's doing. It's a weird situation... (read more)]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:18:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-and-Father-Fighting-Again-83835.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-and-Father-Fighting-Again-83835.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jessica-Simpson-Hospitalized-Because-of-Booze-83829.shtml Jessica Simpson was hospitalized for a few days a little over two weeks ago, and details are now emerging that might point out her rumored kidney infection was triggered by a very agitated lifestyle and a dramatic increase in her alcohol consumption. Star magazine broke the story citing "inside sources" - which can only mean that someone had access to Jessica's medical records and we might be dealing with yet another Britney-style breach of ethics, courtesy of the good (and nosy) people at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. The magazine claims that Jessica did indeed have a kidney infection triggered by alcohol abuse, and that she also demanded a pregnancy test.The source quoted by Star reports that Simpson's illness and subsequent hospitalization "brought on by drinking an obscene amount of alcohol. She was treated for a kidney infection, a bladder infection and a urinary tract infection". The same insider adds on her admission, Jessica was extremely distressed, anxious and asked the doctors for a pregnancy test. "She was a nervous wreck. She was three weeks late and convinced she was pregnant. She was feeling really weak and really scared. She was unraveling," reports the source. Star also adds that Jessica's much-hyped relationship with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo sent the singer over the edge, and that she once again t... (read more)]]> Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:12:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jessica-Simpson-Hospitalized-Because-of-Booze-83829.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jessica-Simpson-Hospitalized-Because-of-Booze-83829.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonc-and-Jay-Z-Already-Fighting-83819.shtml High-powered couple Beyoncé and Jay-Z caused a huge stir two weeks ago, when they allegedly tied the knot in an ultra-secret (but still wildly speculated) ceremony which took place at Jay-Z's Tribeca penthouse in New York. The fact is, much to the dismay of the couple's fans, the two singers are yet to confirm that they actually got married - however, barely a fortnight after their alleged nuptials, the two lovebirds were overheard having a loud argument while Jay-Z was playing a show at the Hollywood Bowl. Which means that the two artists may have been right to begin with when they decided to keep their long-term relationship low-key and away from the public eye, and avoid exposing themselves to the "public marriage curse".

The squabble started when the DJ at the show decided to spin "Crazy in Love" and Jay-Z was heard screaming at Beyoncé , "[bleep] that. Sorry Bey but [bleep] that - let's play something else." At which point Beyoncé reportedly stormed off, and once the show was over demanded explanations from her man. "He meant it as a joke, but Beyonc� didn't take it that way. After he came off stage, she confronted him, demanding to know what the hell his comments had been about. She was gesturing wildly and not looking happy." Maybe it's all due to the pressure of living with the awareness that they ac... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 15:43:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonc-and-Jay-Z-Already-Fighting-83819.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonc-and-Jay-Z-Already-Fighting-83819.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Simon-Cowell-and-Girlfriend-Break-Up-Over-Infidelity-83808.shtml Notoriously acrimonious British TV mogul Simon Cowell could be George Clooney's evil twin brother. He's just as rich and has a distinctive "bad boy" allure which, along with the blunt, in-your-face criticism he unleashes over unsuspecting American Idol wannabes, surrounds him with a dark sort of glamor, that also ensures he's never short of lady admirers. Like Clooney, Simon has publicly flaunted his resolution to never get married - however, unlike his American counterpart, he did manage to have a stable, five year long relationship with TV presenter Terri Seymour. Unfortunately, Cowell's relationship bliss seems to have ended, as Seymour and him broke up a few weeks ago.The National Enquirer claims that Terri, who is 33 years old left Simon, 48, over claims that he had cheated on her - and also because of his definitive refusal to commit to her in any way. The tabloid claims that Terri had hoped Simon would eventually change his mind and decide to marry her eventually - and have children together. However, Cowell made it clear that wasn't going to happen, leaving Terri no choice but to dump him. She is said to have moved out of their mansion and gotten her own house. "The couple's secret split came after several reports that Simon had cheated. In 2006, a British publication reported that he was seeing model and socialite... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:16:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Simon-Cowell-and-Girlfriend-Break-Up-Over-Infidelity-83808.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Simon-Cowell-and-Girlfriend-Break-Up-Over-Infidelity-83808.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Comedian-Bill-Maher-Says-Pope-Used-to-be-a-Nazi-83798.shtml Comedian Bill Maher - who currently hosts the "Real Time with Bill Maher" show on HBO - has come under heavy attack from angry American Catholics in general and some politicians in particular after he embarked on an offensive rant about Pope Benedict's visit to America during his show the previous week. Among other things, Maher linked the Pope to the Nazi and called him the head of "a child-abusing religious cult" - which of course caused a huge controversy in view of the Pope's historic visit to the States. In a letter to HBO President Sue Naegle, six Republican representatives stated that Maher had "crossed the line of decency" and demanded a public apology from the comedian.Maher is well-known for his acid political satire. He also happens to be an outspoken critic of religion, and support the legalization of cannabis and gay marriage - which, of course, doesn't make him very popular with strict Catholics. "On behalf of the millions of Catholics in the United States and throughout the world, we are appalled by Mr. Maher's statements," reads the lawmakers' statement. "We are also disappointed in HBO for failing to denounce Mr. Maher's ranting and to ignore the fact that his hurtful words offended Catholics in the United States and across the world. In a word, Mr. Maher's commentary was vulgar", came the conclusion. Last Frid... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 13:32:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Comedian-Bill-Maher-Says-Pope-Used-to-be-a-Nazi-83798.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Comedian-Bill-Maher-Says-Pope-Used-to-be-a-Nazi-83798.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Britney-Bends-It-In-the-Gym-83780.shtml Britney Spears working out - when is the last time any one of us saw that? The answer to this (slightly rhetorical) question would be along the lines of "years and years". Of course, such a grim vision is slightly exaggerated, but not as much as we would be tempted to imagine. In actuality, Britney's loss of her fit, previously-praised figure didn't occur after she gave birth to her second son, but later on - and it all became painfully visible when the troubled singer gave her infamous MTV VMA performance that signaled to the world at large the official end of the Britney era. However, the popwreck is currently doing her best to stage a spectacular comeback - well, for about the second or third time in less than a year, but who's really counting? - and in view of that, made a smashing return to the gym.In fact, things seem to be a lot better than we might initially imagine, to the point where gossip TMZ is reporting that Britney's camp started negotiations to turn the singer into the front woman for a gym called Bally Total Fitness. "Brit has been going to the club at least once a day and up to as many as three times a day. She's training with two of the company's top personal trainers [...]. She's also working with the company's nutritionist, who has put Britney on five to six quality meals a day," TMZ claims. Which, of course, means that Mexica... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:02:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Britney-Bends-It-In-the-Gym-83780.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Britney-Bends-It-In-the-Gym-83780.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Amy-Winehouse-Forgets-About-Birthday-Boy-Blake-83772.shtml Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil turned 26 yesterday - however, his beehived, crack-loving, Grammy-winning wife did not bother to grace her incarcerated better half with her presence, leaving Blaaaaake to entertain himself and find solace in his own jail cell at London's Pentonville prison. Which means one of two things: either Amy has finally seen the light and realized that her husband (who is currently in jail awaiting trial for attempting to pervert the course of justice) is a loser who contributed to her own downfall, or she was simply so drunk or stoned that she forgot about his anniversary. Amy's own life has become increasingly chaotic ever since her drug habit made a grim comeback. The singer quit rehab and, despite a definite improvement in her looks and overall state of health, started dabbing in drugs again soon after the Grammy awards ceremony. The drugs and booze were back, along with strange, manic-like obsessions, such as the claim that she is "haunted by demons" - which prompted her to move house for the third time in four months. Her behavior towards her husband became equally chaotic: despite proclaiming undying love for her "Blaaaaaaaaaaaake" incarcerated, Amy started missing visitation hours and seeing less of her husband than ever before. Not that anyone is complaining about that part.Also, Amy's... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 10:41:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Amy-Winehouse-Forgets-About-Birthday-Boy-Blake-83772.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Amy-Winehouse-Forgets-About-Birthday-Boy-Blake-83772.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Ditches-Victoria-Beckham-83763.shtml A few days ago, rumors were flying high about a possible rift between controversial actor Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes on the one side, and their seemingly good pals David and Victoria Beckham. It was claimed that Cruise is worried that his wife might be setting too much store on the opinions and lifestyle of her good friend Posh Spice - among other things, following the same strict diet as Victoria and losing too much weight because of the 900 calories-a-day plan. However, there were others who noted that the reason for which Cruise was ditching the Beckham clan - which he so warmly welcomed to the States some time ago - was that the soccer player and his wife did not buy into his Scientology proselytizing and were unwilling to join the controversial cult. As things are now, it looks like Cruise is really stepping up his game, and his efforts to keep his wife Katie Holmes away from Victoria Beckham are apparently paying off.Posh Spice celebrated her birthday in the company of a gaggle of famous friends, the likes of Desperate Housewives star Eva Longoria and actress Kate Beckinsale, however Katie Holmes and her husband were noticeably absent form the celebrations, which kick-started with dinner at Eva Longoria's freshly opened Latin-American restaurant Beso. And according to a source quoted in Britain's "Closer" magazine, Victor... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:53:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Ditches-Victoria-Beckham-83763.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Ditches-Victoria-Beckham-83763.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dita-von-Teese-Channels-Pure-Old-School-Glamor-83751.shtml Dita von Teese has successfully managed to put fresh meaning into the words "old school glamor". The dark-haired beauty with the porcelain skin and the perfectly made-up face was born in a small town in America and managed her spectacular transformation without any help from world-famous stylists. Unlike the current Hollywood beauty queens, she morphed from a pretty and shy blond girl into an attractive brunette on sheer determination and with a little assistance from some old-school accessories such as vintage clothes, ivory powder and corsets in particular. On her own, she managed to effectively revive the seemingly long-lost art of burlesque, an achievement for which she is widely credited.However, Dita von Teese does not come across as a vain or arrogant lady. In a recent interview with The Daily Mail, the performer talks about her youthful beginnings, her own shyness and her transformation into one of the most recognizable faces in today's entertainment industry. "I've always been fascinated with the idea of transformation," she confesses. "I'd look at pictures of Rita Hayworth and be captivated. I was always shy as a young girl, but wearing my hair and doing my make-up a certain way transformed me and it became a hobby to turn myself into a cartoon character," she admits. Dita performed at parties for the likes of Jade Jag... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:13:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dita-von-Teese-Channels-Pure-Old-School-Glamor-83751.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dita-von-Teese-Channels-Pure-Old-School-Glamor-83751.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Brigitte-Bardot-On-Trial-For-Inciting-Racial-Hatred-83741.shtml French actress and fierce animal rights activist Brigitte Bardot is on trial this week, accused of inciting racial hatred in her native France. Incidentally, France - along with most of the other European countries - has very strict anti-racism laws, therefore Bardot's angry anti-Muslim remarks didn't go down very well with the French justice system. It didn't help that Bardot had already been fined on four separate previous occasions for the same reasons, namely inciting racial or religious discrimination and hatred. As a result, Anne de Fontette, the prosecutor dealing with the case is asking for a two-year suspended prison sentence for the actress, plus a fine of 15,000 euros (approximately $24,000), stating that "I am a little tired of prosecuting Ms Bardot".Brigitte Bardot is currently on trial due to the fact that in 2004, she wrote a rather angry and offensive letter addressed to Nicolas Sarkozy, who was then the French Interior Minister, and in which she was complaining about the Muslim festival Eid-al-Kabir, which traditionally requires for a sheep to be slaughtered. The letter was also made public in a quarterly journal that belongs to the actress' animal-welfare foundation. In her letter, she claimed "I am fed up with being under the thumb of this population which is destroying us, destroying our country and impo... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 08:13:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Brigitte-Bardot-On-Trial-For-Inciting-Racial-Hatred-83741.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Brigitte-Bardot-On-Trial-For-Inciting-Racial-Hatred-83741.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Akon-039-s-Criminal-Past-Is-a-Lie-83730.shtml A significant part of Senegalese rapper Akon's career was built on his "ex convict" uber-tough image. Akon tried to make himself pass for a hard-core criminal, who spent three years in jail for allegedly running a car theft ring and chop shop. However, The Smoking Gun just uncovered that the rapper's "criminal past" was mostly fabricated, and that Akon himself only served a few months in a county jail, accused of gun possession. The situation is all the more embarrassing for the rapper as a lot of his most successful songs (including his breakthrough single "Locked Up") were written in such a way as to boast his tough life as a hardened criminal, and his three albums released to date are called "Trouble", "Konvicted" and "Acquitted". It seems that Akon will have to find a different source of inspiration for his songs from now on - a more realistic one, preferably."Visitation no longer comes by / Seems like they forgot about me / Commissary is gettin empty Cellmates gettin food without me" - these lyrics are taken from Akon's hit single "Locked Up" released in 2004. Whatever experience he's been relying on to come up with these lyrics, it definitely hasn't been his own. "Police, court, and corrections records reveal that the entertainer has created a fictionalized back story that serves as the narrative anchor for his recorded tales of isolat... (read more)]]> Fri, 18 Apr 2008 07:34:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Akon-039-s-Criminal-Past-Is-a-Lie-83730.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Akon-039-s-Criminal-Past-Is-a-Lie-83730.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Wants-Trial-Separation-83685.shtml Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes - dubbed TomKat by celebrity media all around the world - have that kind of relation that is bound to make the headlines pretty much every other day. The movie star turned Scientology poster boy and his beautiful, sophisticated yet sometimes robotic-looking wife are among Hollywood's high-profile couples, however this does not mean that they are in any way controversy-free - on the contrary. People have long speculated about the changes Katie Holmes seems to have undergone after her marriage to Scientologist Cruise, and there were some who claimed that Tom's extremely high-powered, energetic lifestyle would soon wear fragile-looking Holmes out. Star magazine claims that the rupture in the couple's relationship has already happened, and that Katie is looking for a break from her controlling husband.Star magazine claims that Holmes is in the final stages of negotiating a Broadway appearance in the show All My Sons and as a result she decided to move to Manhattan alone, as part of what Star calls a "a trial separation", aimed to give her a little bit of time and space for herself. To which Cruise replied that he's got nothing against moving to New York, as long as he's coming along for the ride - which is obviously not what Katie had in mind. "She desperately needs to be on her own for a while, but there's... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:30:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Wants-Trial-Separation-83685.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katie-Holmes-Wants-Trial-Separation-83685.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rob-Lowe-039-s-Harassed-Nanny-Does-People-Photo-Shoot-83677.shtml Rob Lowe's nanny Jessica Gibson is definitely not acting like a discreet, dignified victim of a shameless sexual abuser. Of course, no one expects the 24 year-old to cry on national television, however, her decision to hire celebrity mouthpiece Gloria Allred - who is notorious for her aggressive behavior and often disregard for decency and common sense - signals that she is willing to turn her alleged private ordeal into a media circus. Her appearance on the "Today" show the day before definitely didn't do her any favors, because as you can see from the clip below, Gibson barely managed to suppress grinning throughout the show. And now, it has just emerged that the grieving victim has booked an exclusive photo shoot with People magazine, which will feature both Gibson and her family in their next issue. In the meantime, more details of the controversy emerged. It now appears that Jessica Gibson never went to the police with her accusations. She didn't mention anything to her job supervisor, her parents or her friends either - which means that she has been keeping all the details of the alleged abuses to herself ever since she was 17. "Jessica never told me [...] that Rob ever said or did anything that she found inappropriate or offensive or that made her feel uncomfortable [...] or made sexual advances toward her," the su... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rob-Lowe-039-s-Harassed-Nanny-Does-People-Photo-Shoot-83677.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Rob-Lowe-039-s-Harassed-Nanny-Does-People-Photo-Shoot-83677.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ron-Weasley-Hates-Lindsay-Lohan-83667.shtml In this modern age of extreme narcissism, shameless fame-whoring and constant attention-seeking, it's nice to see younger, more down-to-earth stars sticking together, in no way seduced by the over-hyped aura of the Hollywood "sex, drugs and rock and roll" generation. The British actors of the multi-billion dollars "Harry Potter" franchise are a good example of rising stars diligently keeping themselves off the naughty list. Not only are they keeping themselves away from Britain's notoriously troubled party scene, but they also seem to be mainly focused on working and advancing their careers rather than coming back home on all fours every morning. And surprise, surprise - it looks like Lindsay Lohan might finally have met a guy she can't get into bed with her in less than two hours. Despite achieving huge popularity both in Britain and abroad, the three "Harry Potter" lead actors are keeping both feet firmly on the ground. Daniel Radcliffe, who portrays Harry, is currently pursuing his acting career both on the silver screen and on the Broadways stages, to considerable critical acclaim. Emma Watson, who portrays Hermione Granger and who recently turned 18, has just been given access to her impressive $20 million fortune, but only under her parents' strict supervision, and even got lessons in money management by the bank that manages her financ... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:14:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ron-Weasley-Hates-Lindsay-Lohan-83667.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ron-Weasley-Hates-Lindsay-Lohan-83667.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/David-Beckham-Loves-Big-Booty-83654.shtml A few days ago, there was a rumor going round about frumpy Victoria Beckham's ridiculously overpriced line of jeans being dumped by both Kitson and Fred Segal. The official reason for this decision was apparently the fact that the never-smiling Posh Spice refused to do any promotional work for either store in order to endorse her DVB jean line - which, incidentally, was also one of the highest priced lines carried by the two shops and not doing great in terms of actual sales. Even though Kitson owner Fraser Ross eventually denied his store was dumping DVB, the question still remained: why was Victoria so reluctant to do any promotion for her own fashion line, seeing how she thrives on public attention. The answer to this question may lie in this one photo.As we can see, doing promotional work means that Victoria has to loosen her grip on her basketball-loving husband David Beckham, and possibly allow him to expose himself to all sorts of, ahem, occupational hazards that come with watching frequent NBA games. Such as, for instance, the view provided by the team of scantily clad cheerleaders which were busy doing their jobs and cheering their team on, while unsuspectingly providing a rather more up close and personal form of entertainment for the soccer stud. There's no need for additional comment - the header photo and the look on David's face pr... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 10:34:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/David-Beckham-Loves-Big-Booty-83654.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/David-Beckham-Loves-Big-Booty-83654.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jordan-Thinks-Big-Boobs-Are-Out-Of-Fashion-83648.shtml British glamor model Jordan, real name Katie Price, was never what you'd call "subtle" - on the contrary, her trademark in-your-face attitude made her who she is today. Or rather, who she used to be a couple of months ago, because in recent times, we really have no idea what happened to the old big-busted, blond-haired who would open her mouth and talk, and talk... and talk on just about every possible topic under the sun, her husband's penis and her own sex life included. Jordan's current identity - in terms of body shape, hair color and future plans - remains shrouded in mystery, as we're only allowed access to an intermediary version of the Katie Price doll - a version with smaller breasts, darker hair and the same old fondness for discussing boobs.Jordan's latest foray into cosmetic surgery consisted in getting a nose job and reducing her cartoonish 32G bust to a slightly more modest 32D cup. "My boobs were nine-years-old. My implants had dropped and I wanted to go smaller. I've been there with big boobs. They are out of fashion. Pete loves my nose, because he had his done years ago," Jordan reveals. Because, you know, nothing spells "classy member of the male species" these days like admitting you had a nose job. But since this is Peter Andre's wife we're talking about, it's best if we just keep our surprise in check and have a... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:58:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jordan-Thinks-Big-Boobs-Are-Out-Of-Fashion-83648.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jordan-Thinks-Big-Boobs-Are-Out-Of-Fashion-83648.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Michelle-Rodriguez-Thinks-We-039-Re-All-Sex-Perverts-83641.shtml Michelle Rodriguez is not afraid of living up to her "bad bi girl" reputation - although, as some of you may already know, the troubled "Lost" actress has never publicly commented on her sexual orientation except to express her anger at the way the media has allegedly twisted her image and always presented her in a bad light. However, it would seem that former jail bird Michelle's feelings of disgust don't apply exclusively to the media, but to the vast majority of the world in general who, she says, mainly qualifies women according to their sexual orientation and sex appeal. "What the majority of [people] want to know is what I'm doing with my vagina, and I think that that's sick," she stated on a telephone interview with Latina magazine, speaking from New Zealand, where she is currently shooting James Cameron's new flick "Avatar". "What do you care who I'm dating? I can tell when somebody just wants to know about sex. And it makes me sick". Well, of course, we all live in a sick world who likes to pray on cute, unsuspecting actresses who make a living out of selling their skills and their looks. The public interest in her own sexual orientation is perverse and unjustified, she seems to say, and it definitely has nothing to do with the ultra-sexualized image actresses all over the world (her included) have been projecting... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:31:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Michelle-Rodriguez-Thinks-We-039-Re-All-Sex-Perverts-83641.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Michelle-Rodriguez-Thinks-We-039-Re-All-Sex-Perverts-83641.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Naked-Angel-Alert-Ultra-Hot-Miranda-Kerr-Photos-83631.shtml Uber-hot Australian model Miranda Kerr may be better know for dating Orlando Bloom these days. However, don't allow her romantic endeavors to distract you from more pressing issues - such as the fact that the 23-year old Victoria's Secret angel is one of the most ridiculously hot women in the world. Her high-profile relationship to 31 year-old "Lord of the Rings" star put aside, Miranda remains one of those ladies who can - as the saying goes - stop the sun, the moon and pretty much every other constellation out there in its tracks. Metaphorically, of course. The corollary to all this is that whenever nude photos of the Australian model hit the Internet, we'd do well to sit back, take out a cold beer and just forget about our troubles for a while. The black and white shots in question are, of course, very artistic and depict the model lounging face-up on a stretch of grass, or else fully naked alternatively standing or crouching on a riverside boulder, as well as getting wet and wild in the water wearing only a scanty, white lace see-through gown. As a result, the whole world can now pretty much enjoy just about the same visual privileges as Miranda's boyfriend Orlando Bloom, with whom she claims to have a successful relationship. "We've have been seeing each other for a few months and we are very, very happy," she revealed in... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:51:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Naked-Angel-Alert-Ultra-Hot-Miranda-Kerr-Photos-83631.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Naked-Angel-Alert-Ultra-Hot-Miranda-Kerr-Photos-83631.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hot-Leona-Lewis-Breaks-America-83619.shtml Leona Lewis really has managed to take America by storm, and the singer's remarkable career debut was confirmed yesterday, when Lewis became the first British solo artist to top the US charts with her first-ever album. Leona's "Spirit" reached Number One in the American tops three weeks after her debut single "Bleeding Love" also topped the singles' charts and went to Number One, making the Hackney-born singer the first British artist in 20 years to achieve this prestigious position. The last British pop star who topped US charts was Kim Wilde in 1987 with a version of The Supremes hit "You Keep Me Hangin' On". Leona's "Spirit" sold 204,841 copies of her album in the first week of release in America, thus managing to knock her nearest rival, country singer George Strait, into second place, after outselling him four to one. Lewis thus became the first British artist to take both top spots. Lewis' manager and mentor, British music mogul and American Idol's resident "baddie" Simon Cowell, acknowledged his protegée's success by stating that "what Leona has achieved is simply incredible. This is the hardest market to crack and for her debut album to go in at Number 1 is unbelievable". Of course, Leona's success also put a bit of money into Cowell's already loaded pockets, as apart from a £1million contract signed to Simon Cowell's record label SyCo... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 08:03:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hot-Leona-Lewis-Breaks-America-83619.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hot-Leona-Lewis-Breaks-America-83619.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katherine-Heigl-In-Her-Underwear-83608.shtml Katherine Heigl is taking yet another break from "Grey's Anatomy" and is currently hard at work on the set of her new movie, a romantic comedy called "The Ugly Truth", scheduled for a 2009 release. Her co-star and unlikely love interest will be played by Gerard Butler, best known for P.S. I Love You, The Phantom of the Opera and, of course, 300. The interesting part is that even though production for the new flick has barely taken off, we're already facing not as much leaks, as floods with regard to its plot and even some of its key scenes. Such as, for example, a scene in which Katherine Heigl re-enacts perhaps one of the modern cinema's oldest gag-cliches - the one where the girl's skirt is trapped in the car door and then ripped off entirely, exposing the afore-mentioned girl's private areas.As a result, the world gets to fawn over shots of Katherine in her underwear, although, of course, most of us would probably have been happiest to see the actress wearing a thong or at least something with a little more lace and satin rather than the conventional boxer-like briefs she's got on. But as the saying goes, beggars cannot be choosers. Katherine's new movie tells a story of a "romantically challenged" (whatever that means) morning show producer "reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests" or "trails" by her chauvinistic corresponde... (read more)]]> Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:24:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katherine-Heigl-In-Her-Underwear-83608.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Katherine-Heigl-In-Her-Underwear-83608.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-039-s-Maybe-Lesbian-Pal-Keeps-Her-Away-from-Drugs-83586.shtml Lindsay Lohan could hardly be called "sober" these days, despite the fact that the thrice-rehabbed actress has repeatedly claimed she managed to get her drug and alcohol abuse under control. There is no shortage of "Lindsay Lohan drunken photos" depicting LiLo usually accompanied by a friend making her way out of various clubs in the small hours of the morning bravely putting on her best "sober" face. But never fear - there's someone out there who's got Lindsay's best interest at heart and is not afraid of sticking up for the actress. It has been reported that one of LiLo's closest friends, coke-loving DJ Samantha Ronson, has nearly moved in with her long-suffering friend in order to prevent her from staying off the drugs and booze.Of course, Samantha Ronson is a bastion of sobriety, and never got herself into any kind of trouble for alcohol or substance abuse... no. It's like that little story about the pot calling the kettle black - and it's pretty much obvious that whatever reasons Samantha Ronson has for moving in with her maybe-lesbian lover friend LiLo, they have absolutely nothing to do with sobriety. If we were to judge by the most recent sightings, these two ladies have in fact been spending a lot of time together recently, almost as much as they used to before Lindsay went in for her rehab stint number three... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:00:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-039-s-Maybe-Lesbian-Pal-Keeps-Her-Away-from-Drugs-83586.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-039-s-Maybe-Lesbian-Pal-Keeps-Her-Away-from-Drugs-83586.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Criss-Angel-Threatens-Miss-USA-Judge-83574.shtml Criss Angel is one of those people who make you wonder why anyone in their right mind would put them on TV. However, someone out there loves Angel, and is keen to allow his face to grace small screens around the world, frightening young kids with his unshaved, poser "rocker" image, despite the fact that he is famous for nothing in particular - except maybe for being linked with Cameron Diaz and Pamela Anderson, and faux-dating Britney Spears prior to her disastrous MTV VMA performance. However, according to the much-hyped "ugly guys get the hottest ladies" theory, Angel is currently dating a beauty queen, Miss Nevada, Veronica Grabowski, to be more precise. So in love is he with his most recent conquest, that when Veronica didn't make the pageant finals over the weekend, he threw a hissy fit and threatened a TV critic. Angel's wrath (couldn't resist the pun) was apparently unleashed when his girl Veronica Grabowski, didn't make the finals of the Miss USA pageant at the Planet Hollywood Resort. Angel first vented his frustration by flipping the NBC cameras, but really kicked into gear when he set his eyes on Las Vegas Review Journal columnist Norm Clarke. Criss apparently held a grudge against Clarke ever since the columnist had published an interview with preliminary judge Sandy Mecca - she claimed Angel had tried to 'extort" her into giv... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:19:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Criss-Angel-Threatens-Miss-USA-Judge-83574.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Criss-Angel-Threatens-Miss-USA-Judge-83574.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/CSI-039-s-Creator-Producer-in-a-Bid-for-Audience-Attention-83556.shtml CSI is a franchise. With a world-wide audience of 2 billion people and a hunger for everything CSI, the brand has given birth to computer games, comics, novels, websites, toys, a magazine, and even an exhibition at Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry. But as the show's creator, Anthony Zuiker, is finding out, his franchise may not be running the risk of over saturating the market with CSI products anytime soon. During a conference at the NAB 2008 show, he suggested that the public has an unprecedented need for highly varied CSI-related content, and if that need is not fulfilled, it may start looking elsewhere for entertainment. "I lost 8 million viewers on our premiere last season. Where are they? They're on the Web," Zuiker stated. "People are consuming more and more content on the Web." Eight million may seem like a small number when compared to the global audience, but it's a a lot by US television standards, so much so that Zuiker calls it "hemmoraging viewers". And who does he blame it on? "The web has abducted a lot of our viewers". And his best assumption about his viewers' whereabouts involves "consuming content on social portals." In a recent episode of CSI, Zuicker made the choice to cast nine goth girls from a social/scene portal called 'sucidegirls.com '. Without even mentioning its web address on th... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:06:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/CSI-039-s-Creator-Producer-in-a-Bid-for-Audience-Attention-83556.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/CSI-039-s-Creator-Producer-in-a-Bid-for-Audience-Attention-83556.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Luca Oprea) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Former-Scientology-Member-Claims-The-Cult-Is-A-Gossip-Factory-83553.shtml Scientology is presumably one of the planet's most controversial cults, and over the past months, its glamorous facade came under heavy attack from both the outside and high-profile former members of the organization, who spoke out against the self-proclaimed church's alleged abuses. The latest such example is TV veteran Jason Beghe, whom we've all seen in a string of successful TV shows like Melrose Place, Criminal Minds, Picket Fences, Chicago Hope, JAG, Veronica Mars and Numbers. Beghe is a former Scientologist who is now speaking against Tom Cruise's religion and accusing the Church of Scientology of being "destructive", a "rip off" and a "gossip factory".Beghe - who stared in several Scientology promotional clips himself - is the first celebrity insider to sit down and publicly talk about his experiences after leaving the group. He recorded an interview with two of the cult's best-known critics, and used strong words to give his side of the story. Beghe spent about 12 years being a Scientologist, and left the church seven months ago due to a series of personal frustrations. Prior to that, he was one of the cult's favorite success stories. "I was [David] Miscavige's favorite boy," he claims in an interview with Village Voice. Among his most shocking claims is the fact that recruiting celebrities was one of the... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:53:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Former-Scientology-Member-Claims-The-Cult-Is-A-Gossip-Factory-83553.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Former-Scientology-Member-Claims-The-Cult-Is-A-Gossip-Factory-83553.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Hoff-Has-Ridiculous-Pick-Up-Tactics-83538.shtml Gone are the days when former Baywatch stud David Hasselhoff needed only to smile broadly in order to immediately be surrounded by a gaggle of tremendously sexy ladies sporting swimsuits, blond locks and a burning desire to get to know "Mitch" better. Today, we should all pronounce ourselves happy that the Hoff is off the booze and done with his bitter divorce from former wife Pamela Bach. As for the actor's pick-up lines - well, according to Gatecrasher, they really need some improving since Hasselhoff seems to be relying on his agent rather than on his own gorgeous looks to charm the ladies. Gatecrasher has a hilarious story about a man working in a bar who overheard a group of ladies laughing their heads off about such a little stunt Hasselhoff's agent tried to pull on them. "Last week, a group of three came into the bar, and they were laughing up a storm. They had just come from a taping of 'America's Got Talent,' where Hasselhoff is a judge", he told the NY Daily News. "The female of the group [a busty, cute brunette] was approached by the assistant of David Hasselhoff after the taping, and he gave her an autographed photo of him. On the back of the photo was the assistant's phone number and a suggestion that she get in touch with 'them'. Also listed was the name of the hotel [the London] where they were staying" the barman says.T... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 11:03:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Hoff-Has-Ridiculous-Pick-Up-Tactics-83538.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Hoff-Has-Ridiculous-Pick-Up-Tactics-83538.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Angelina-Feeds-Her-Kids-Ice-Cream-for-Breakfast-83526.shtml Of all the people in the world, the Jolie-Pitts would be the ones we'd least expect to keep their growing brood on a junk food diet, however, that really seems to be the case. No idea why everyone automatically assumes celebrity kids have better diets than the ones whose parents are not fame-seeking millionaires, but it may have something to do with the fact that we all assume more money equals more expensive, organic food and maybe a nanny to handle the meals when the parents don't have the time or can't be bothered to start cooking healthy dishes. However, in the Jolie-Pitt household, it's all about the ice-cream and the junk food at breakfast.Life and Style Weekly magazine quotes a family source who insists that Angelina and Brad don't go out of their way to make sure their children have a healthy diet. "If Zahara wants ice cream for breakfast, she'll get it. They like to take care of the kids on their own. But they can't cook, so they look for food that comes out of a box and doesn't have to be cooked - and the kids just love fried food," the source reveals. The part about not wanting anyone else around is quite understandable for two celebrities that are so intensely hunted by the media as Jolie and Pitt, however, feeding their children on a steady diet of junk food is definitely not what most parents do. "Brad and Angelin... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 10:15:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Angelina-Feeds-Her-Kids-Ice-Cream-for-Breakfast-83526.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Angelina-Feeds-Her-Kids-Ice-Cream-for-Breakfast-83526.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jessica-Simpson-Jealous-of-Ashlee-039-s-Pregnancy-83516.shtml Trust Jessica Simpson to find something to cry about in her own sister's happiness. However, given the amount of attention the spoiled singer has been getting from her family - and especially her father, manager and universal do-gooder Joe Simpson - Jessica is bound to suffer from some sort of attention deficit whenever the eyes of the world stray from her blond locks and nice boobs and are fixed on someone else in her entourage - in this case, her sister Ashlee. Despite trying to kick-start a mainstream singing career, Ashlee has always pretty much stayed in Jessica's shadow, up until her older sister abandoned singing and focused on ruining, that is starring in ridiculous movies the likes of "Blond Ambition" or "Employee of the Month". And now that Ashlee is pregnant and planning her wedding, Jess' frustration is bound to be mounting. "Jessica never imagined that her tom-boy younger sister would have a baby first," a family insider explains to OK! magazine. "It would be very hard for her not to be jealous. Jessica couldn't be happier for her sister but still can't help feeling jealous. She'd love to be planning a wedding with a baby on the way," the same source adds. Looks like Jess will have to hide away her pain and disappointment and try to at least look if not genuinely feel happy for her little sister - whose pregnancy... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:45:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jessica-Simpson-Jealous-of-Ashlee-039-s-Pregnancy-83516.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jessica-Simpson-Jealous-of-Ashlee-039-s-Pregnancy-83516.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Glamor-Model-Jodie-Marsh-Sans-Boobs-or-Make-Up-83505.shtml British glamor model Jodie Marsh can be seen as a slightly less orange version of Jordan - sorry, Katie Price. However, her face is still usually covered in layers of foundation, her boobs as just as ridiculously blown up and over-the-top as Jordan's used to be before she had her millionth breast reduction surgery. However, Jodie - who is a colorful reality star and big-mouthed British socialite herself - managed to side-step Jordan and gain a modicum of credibility and respect from her fellow countrymen when she gave up her plastic looks and posed without her make-up as part of a Refuge charity campaign for victims of domestic violence.And boy, do the thick layers of orange foundation and the heavy eyeliner make a difference. Without them, the plastic Barbie doll looks are gone, and instead a fresh-faced, slightly more mature woman shines through, smiling in a more reserved and charming manner. However, Marsh admits that she is not yet ready to hang her make-up kit and go for the demure looks. "I think there are people who need to put on more make-up and then they might pull more men. I love people who wear as much make-up as drag queens. Pamela Anderson always has well made up eyes," she states. And while some may argue that the "drag queen" looks define a glamor model's public perception and are therefore "part of the job", i... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 09:01:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Glamor-Model-Jodie-Marsh-Sans-Boobs-or-Make-Up-83505.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Glamor-Model-Jodie-Marsh-Sans-Boobs-or-Make-Up-83505.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Paris-Hilton-Disses-Kim-039-s-A-s-and-Jessica-039-s-Boobs-83494.shtml Paris Hilton was never famed for being excessively clever or tactful - not even when it came to the people we could call "her friends". The latest example in the "Paris is a complete idiot" series would be a radio interview the soon-to-be-former-heiress had to a Las Vegas morning talk show, during which she somehow managed to call Kim Kardashian's famed a*s "gross". Of course, since this is Paris we're talking about, it's not like we expect her to be questioned regarding the latest book she read or even movie she saw. However, even describing a friend's derrière can prove too much for the Hilton no-brainer. As a result, even though she later apologized, we can safely assume cat fights and offensive remarks are simply part of Paris' lifestyle.When the Las Vegas talk show host asked Paris to choose which body part she'd prefer to have - "Jessica Simpson's rack of Kim Kardashian's a*s?" - her answer came in the blink of an eye: "I would not want that, that's gross… that's disgusting". She then proceeded to state that she likes her own breasts, thank you very much, and that Jessica Simpson's boobs are way too large. Which, of course, comes as no surprise from this world's biggest narcissist. When one of the DJs tried to make things clear by asking "you just said Kim Kardashian's ass is gross", Paris answered immediately:... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 08:17:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Paris-Hilton-Disses-Kim-039-s-A-s-and-Jessica-039-s-Boobs-83494.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Paris-Hilton-Disses-Kim-039-s-A-s-and-Jessica-039-s-Boobs-83494.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Britney-Spears-to-Release-Explosive-Video-Diaries-83484.shtml If any of us still had any doubts about it, it's time we let go and embrace the madness: Britney Spears is not planning to retire anytime soon - on the contrary, the singer is set to turn her own breakdown into a reality circus, complete with "explosive revelations" about her life and the people in it. Apparently, over the past six months, the popwreck has been keeping video diaries documenting her depression, her own private thoughts and states of mind. Now, Britney is reportedly planning to release those diaries either via Internet or via MTV, for a yet to be revealed purpose. Because nothing speaks better about your sanity than exposing something intensely private to the world at large, something that was recorded during times of frustration, pain, maybe even drug withdrawal and aimed for your eyes alone.The funniest part - funny in a tragic sort of way - is the fact that Britney is now said to be "threatening" to release her diaries. Not "planning" or "thinking about", but "threatening" - and the reason for that is that the diaries in question reveal some never-before-seen-or-heard information about Britney's ex lovers. "Britney's video diaries are the talk of the Tinseltown elite," reveals British tabloid The Mirror. "Her high-profile friends and exes - including Justin - knew what she was up to but assumed she was filmi... (read more)]]> Wed, 16 Apr 2008 07:33:00 GMT Softpedia News - Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Britney-Spears-to-Release-Explosive-Video-Diaries-83484.shtml Entertainment http://news.softpedia.com/news/Britney-Spears-to-Release-Explosive-Video-Diaries-83484.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Monica Gaza)