Archive: May 2009 (1-10 of 345)

May 31 2009 04:20 PM ET

Octomom lands TV, book deals

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Categories: Television

Nadya Suleman, who became a tabloid star after giving birth to octuplets earlier this year, has landed a deal to appear in a reality TV show, People.com is reporting. The show, which will document key moments in the lives of the single mom and her 14 children, will be produced by British production company Eyeworks. So far no U.S. network has purchased the show.

Earlier this week, Suleman announced plans to publish her autobiography, co-written with Wendy Leigh, who co-authored Life With My Sister Madonna, by Madge’s brother, Christopher Ciccone.

May 29 2009 10:04 PM ET

Britney Spears sued for running over photographer's foot

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Categories: Lawsuits, Music

The AP is reporting that former TMZ photographer Ricardo Mendoza filed a civil lawsuit today against Britney Spears, claiming assault and battery stemming from an incident in which the singer accidentally ran over his foot in Beverly Hills in October 2007. The accident happened two hours after Spears learned she had lost custody of her children. In the intervening time, Mendoza auctioned off his tire-stained sock. Spears’ lawyers declined to comment about the case when contacted by EW.

May 29 2009 09:00 PM ET

Natalie Portman joins James Franco in 'Your Highness'

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Categories: Movies

Natalie Portman has accepted a leading role in Your Highness, a comedy about a prince (James Franco) who’s too busy taking bong hits to bother with his royalduties slaying dragons and protecting his kingdom. The stoner fairy tale was written and produced by Danny McBride (Tropic Thunder) and reunites Franco with Pineapple Expressdirector David Gordon Green.

May 29 2009 07:33 PM ET

Phil Spector sentenced to 19 years to life

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Categories: Music

Phil Spector has been sentenced to 19 years to life behind bars, People.com reports. In April, the legendary record producer was found guilty of second degree murder for the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.

May 29 2009 07:23 PM ET

Kelly Ripa threatens legal action against diet company

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Kelly Ripa has sent cease and decist orders to Guaranà Pure, a supposed weight-loss product that used the actress’ image without her permission. "She’s never used the product, and until she saw the ad, she wasn’t even aware of the product," Ripa’s publicist, Stan Rosenfield, tells EW. "She doesn’t want anyone to think she endorsed it." A rep for Guaranà Pure (and its many subsidiaries named in the cease and decist letter) could not immediately be reached for comment.

May 29 2009 07:10 PM ET

'Jon & Kate Plus 8': In violation of child labor laws?

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Categories: Television

There’s more trouble brewing in the Jon and Kate Gosselin universe. The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry confirms that it is investigating TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus 8 to determine whether the reality show violates child labor laws. "Our Bureau of Labor Law Compliance is conducting an investigation," spokesman Christopher Manlove tells EW. "Because it is ongoing, I can’t provide information about the investigation." (News of the probe was first reported by Usmagazine.com.)

In a statement, a rep for TLC said the channel "fully complies" with all laws: "For an extended period of time, we have been engaged in cooperative discussions and supplied all requested information to the Pennsylvania Department of Labor. We will continue to engage the appropriate officials and meet any standards or regulations that are applicable to TLC productions."

May 29 2009 07:01 PM ET

Angelina Jolie injured on the set of 'Salt'

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After sustaining a minor injury on the Long Island, N.Y. set of Salt today, Angelina Jolie was taken to the hospital. She reportedly bumped her head and suffered a small cut between her eyes. A spokesperson for the movie’s studio, Sony, confirmed that Jolie is now fine. In a statement, the studio said: "This morning, while filming an action sequence during production of her new movie Salt, Angelina Jolie sustained a minor injury. As a precautionary measure, Ms. Jolie was taken to a local hospital, examined and released. She is now back on set and production of the film has resumed."

May 29 2009 04:16 PM ET

Impoverished 'Slumdog Millionaire' stars to receive new homes from Indian government

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Categories: Movie Biz, Movies

The government of India said it will give the two impoverished child stars of Oscar-winning film Slumdog Millionaire new homes, according to an Associated Press story on NYTimes.com. Rubina Ali, 9, who played the youngest Latika in the movie, and Azharuddin Mohammed Ismail, 10, who played the littlest Salim, both lost their shanty homes earlier this month when Indian authorities demolished parts of the Mumbai slum they lived in.

"Slumdog Millionaire has won Oscar recognition," said an Indian government official. "We thought this would be a proper thing to honor these children acting in the film. It would be a good gesture on the part of the government." Apparently, the forthcoming homes — which are government apartments on the northern outskirts of Mumbai — will be available to the two children in the next day or two. Slumdog Millionaire filmmakers have also promised the stars new apartments, via a trust that was set up in their names.

May 29 2009 02:59 PM ET

Adam Lambert responds to Clay Aiken

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Categories: Television

Yesterday on Access Hollywood, American Idol runner up Adam Lambert responded to Clay Aiken after Aiken knocked Lambert on his blog. "I’m glad he’s getting headlines now though, because he wasn’t before," said Lambert. “If he wants to ride my coattails about it, good for him." Aiken had written that Lambert’s version of "Ring of Fire" was "contrived, awful, and slightly frightening." He later apologized for his word choice.

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Adam Lambert: A role model? Really?
Adam Lambert after the ‘American Idol’ finale: ‘I’m really happy for Kris’

May 29 2009 02:44 PM ET

Jon and Kate Gosselin reportedly spend more time apart

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The rift between Jon and Kate Gosselin, stars of TLC’s Jon & Kate Plus Eight reality show, continues to grow. According to a report on People.com, which cites photos posted on TMZ.com yesterday, the pair spent the Memorial Day holiday miles apart. According to the pictures, Kate and the kids were in North Carolina, where they enjoyed a family boat ride. Jon, meanwhile, was spotted at a bar in upstate New York with two women, although eyewitnesses say they saw no public displays of affection. Jon & Kate Plus Eight returned to TLC for its season 5 premiere to record-breaking ratings.

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