Kirstie Alley has gained some girth since her days on 'Cheers,' and George Lopez isn't about to let her forget it.
Lopez launched an attack on the 'DWTS' star's fuller figure on 'Lopez Tonight,' saying of her first performance, "She did a nice job, her little hooves tapping away."
While Alley declared on Twitter, "lost 60 lbs before DWTS... Haven't weighed in three weeks but sure I've lost over 10 more," Lopez kept the barbs about her weight coming.
"Before the show, she went to the market and then she had roast beef," said Lopez, alluding to a line from the classic nursery rhyme 'This Little Piggy.' Lopez followed this up with a commercial featuring an animated pig, saying, in case the joke wasn't clear enough, that it looked like Alley.
Despite the jabs, the actress has remained in good spirits, telling her Twitter followers, "You are all saying such sweet and complementary things to me... Thank u all so much.. I feel like Cinderella tonight."
Check out Kirstie's performance on 'DWTS.'
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Lady Gaga Releases Country Version of 'Born This Way'
As Lady Gaga continues to put the finishing touches on her upcoming album, the pop singer gave fans a treat Thursday by releasing a country version of her hit song, 'Born This Way.'
Gaga made the unexpected announcement via Twitter, writing, "Surprise Monsters!: 'Born This Way' (The Country Road Version) will be released on Twitter tomorrow at 12am PST/3am EST 3/25."
The original version of the song, which was released in February, was an immediate hit, though Gaga has come under fire for its similarities to Madonna's 1989 hit 'Express Yourself.'
Gaga debuted her first live performance of the song at this year's Grammys, where she was carried down the red carpet in an egg, only to "hatch" on stage for her performance.
What do you think of the country version of 'Born This Way'? Listen below!
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Gaga made the unexpected announcement via Twitter, writing, "Surprise Monsters!: 'Born This Way' (The Country Road Version) will be released on Twitter tomorrow at 12am PST/3am EST 3/25."
The original version of the song, which was released in February, was an immediate hit, though Gaga has come under fire for its similarities to Madonna's 1989 hit 'Express Yourself.'
Gaga debuted her first live performance of the song at this year's Grammys, where she was carried down the red carpet in an egg, only to "hatch" on stage for her performance.
What do you think of the country version of 'Born This Way'? Listen below!
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George Lopez Apologizes to Kirstie Alley on Twitter
George Lopez made some nasty comparisons between Kirstie Alley and an animal earlier this week, but now it's Lopez who's got his tail between his legs.
Following Alley's debut on 'Dancing With the Stars,' Lopez compared the actress's routine to a pig with "little hooves tapping away." Lopez followed up his insensitive comment by joking, "Before the show, she went to the market and then she had roast beef," and playing a video of a pig in a car, alleging that it was Alley.
While Alley seemed unfazed by Lopez's nasty remarks, her fans rallied in support of the actress and her dancing skills and slammed Lopez for his malicious behavior.
It seems that Lopez took the message to heart. Yesterday, the comedian apologized to the actress via Twitter, writing, "I misjudged the joke. No malice was intended and I apologize to Kirstie."
Despite his contrition, it doesn't seem that Alley is willing to let Lopez's bad behavior slide.
The actress took to Twitter yesterday to impart some wisdom to her offended fans, writing, "Don't worry about George's comments...just remember what happens to the big bad, drunk woolf (sic)...falls in a boiling pot of vodka.Piggy laughs."
But the former 'Cheers' star wasn't finished. The actress followed up her initial tweet by responding to Lopez directly, making fun of the comedian for accepting a kidney from his wife and later divorcing her. Alley wrote:
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Following Alley's debut on 'Dancing With the Stars,' Lopez compared the actress's routine to a pig with "little hooves tapping away." Lopez followed up his insensitive comment by joking, "Before the show, she went to the market and then she had roast beef," and playing a video of a pig in a car, alleging that it was Alley.
While Alley seemed unfazed by Lopez's nasty remarks, her fans rallied in support of the actress and her dancing skills and slammed Lopez for his malicious behavior.
It seems that Lopez took the message to heart. Yesterday, the comedian apologized to the actress via Twitter, writing, "I misjudged the joke. No malice was intended and I apologize to Kirstie."
Despite his contrition, it doesn't seem that Alley is willing to let Lopez's bad behavior slide.
The actress took to Twitter yesterday to impart some wisdom to her offended fans, writing, "Don't worry about George's comments...just remember what happens to the big bad, drunk woolf (sic)...falls in a boiling pot of vodka.Piggy laughs."
But the former 'Cheers' star wasn't finished. The actress followed up her initial tweet by responding to Lopez directly, making fun of the comedian for accepting a kidney from his wife and later divorcing her. Alley wrote:
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Bobbi Kristina Brown in Talks for Own Reality Show
Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's daughter, Bobbi Kristina, is in talks to star in her own reality show, RadarOnline.com reports.
Hot on the heels of a highly publicized cocaine scandal, an unverified Twitter account reportedly belonging to the 18-year-old shared the news with followers.
"PS EVERYONE ! Guess what ?! _ we are currently in the process of meetings about starting my very OWN! RealityShow!!" Bobbi Kristina wrote.
No stranger to small screen stardom, the teenager appeared on her father's 2005 reality show 'Being Bobby Brown' on Bravo. The short-lived series only ran for one season due to a deadly combination of low ratings and Houston filing for a legal separation from Brown in 2006.
A DVD of the controversial series, which is credited with popularizing the phrase "Hell to the no," was slated for release in 2008 but never materialized as Houston did not consent to the show's distribution on DVD.
Judging from her stream of tweets, Bobbi Kristina's experience on 'Being Bobby Brown' hasn't discouraged her from pursuing a career as a reality television star.
Excited to reveal her life to the world, she continued, "The world needs 2know me 4who I REALLY am_ U all will get 2see my everyday living_ walk with me thro startin my career. . EVERYTHING."
"I would only want to do this reality show so THEWORLD can know me for me. The GodFearing_Young classy_outgoing_silly_ REAL women iAm," she wrote.
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Hot on the heels of a highly publicized cocaine scandal, an unverified Twitter account reportedly belonging to the 18-year-old shared the news with followers.
"PS EVERYONE ! Guess what ?! _ we are currently in the process of meetings about starting my very OWN! RealityShow!!" Bobbi Kristina wrote.
No stranger to small screen stardom, the teenager appeared on her father's 2005 reality show 'Being Bobby Brown' on Bravo. The short-lived series only ran for one season due to a deadly combination of low ratings and Houston filing for a legal separation from Brown in 2006.
A DVD of the controversial series, which is credited with popularizing the phrase "Hell to the no," was slated for release in 2008 but never materialized as Houston did not consent to the show's distribution on DVD.
Judging from her stream of tweets, Bobbi Kristina's experience on 'Being Bobby Brown' hasn't discouraged her from pursuing a career as a reality television star.
Excited to reveal her life to the world, she continued, "The world needs 2know me 4who I REALLY am_ U all will get 2see my everyday living_ walk with me thro startin my career. . EVERYTHING."
"I would only want to do this reality show so THEWORLD can know me for me. The GodFearing_Young classy_outgoing_silly_ REAL women iAm," she wrote.
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Take a Quack at Gilbert Gottfried's Old Job
Since Gilbert Gottfried was fired from his gig as the voice of the Aflac Duck, the insurance company is looking for a new golden goose.
Gottfried was dismissed from the company after tweeting inappropriate jokes in the aftermath of Japan's tragic earthquake. By the time he later removed the tweets and replaced them with an apology, Aflac had already cut ties with their famous feathered funny man.
But with one duck down, you've got a chance at being the next great duck voice. The insurance giant just released a silent film-era commercial that directs viewers to their Facebook page, where hopefuls can audition to be the next voice of the Aflac Duck.
The listing reads: "Help me express myself by applying for a job as my new voice. Must be: caring, helpful, charming."
Check. Check. Check. If you've got what it takes, give it a quack.
Check their website to learn how to apply online or find an in-person casting near you.
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Gottfried was dismissed from the company after tweeting inappropriate jokes in the aftermath of Japan's tragic earthquake. By the time he later removed the tweets and replaced them with an apology, Aflac had already cut ties with their famous feathered funny man.
But with one duck down, you've got a chance at being the next great duck voice. The insurance giant just released a silent film-era commercial that directs viewers to their Facebook page, where hopefuls can audition to be the next voice of the Aflac Duck.
The listing reads: "Help me express myself by applying for a job as my new voice. Must be: caring, helpful, charming."
Check. Check. Check. If you've got what it takes, give it a quack.
Check their website to learn how to apply online or find an in-person casting near you.
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Charlie Sheen Calls Denise Richards a 'Kidnapper' and 'Dog Thief'
Any good will that existed between Charlie Sheen and his ex-wife Denise Richards may be gone.
The troubled actor tweeted insults about Richards earlier this morning.
"We must bombard with Warlock Napalm, that traitor and loser whore #DUH-neese POOR-ards. a vile kidnapper and now dog thief. hate," he wrote on his account, which has more than 3 million followers.
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'Don't Be a Drag Just be a Queen' Because Lady Gaga, You Were Born This Day
Although she only turned a quarter of a century old today, Lady Gaga is wise beyond her years. Because of that maturity, the 25-year-old shot to worldwide mega stardom in record time, and to that, we say cheers.
Gaga isn't one to shy away from some special treatment on her big day. She reminded her fans of her birthday by tweeting, "I'll be 25 in about 4 hrs!" She followed her countdown with the tweet, "Drawing on table at restaurant. If I had to give it all back, but got to keep my fans, that'd be ok." The drawing? Hearts surrounding a special message: "Happy Birthday Me."
On the brink of her birthday, Gaga proved that she still has a few tricks up her sleeve when she released a country version of her new hit anthem, 'Born This Way.' If this track is any indication, we'll all be in for a world of surprise when Gaga's new album drops this spring.
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Gaga isn't one to shy away from some special treatment on her big day. She reminded her fans of her birthday by tweeting, "I'll be 25 in about 4 hrs!" She followed her countdown with the tweet, "Drawing on table at restaurant. If I had to give it all back, but got to keep my fans, that'd be ok." The drawing? Hearts surrounding a special message: "Happy Birthday Me."
On the brink of her birthday, Gaga proved that she still has a few tricks up her sleeve when she released a country version of her new hit anthem, 'Born This Way.' If this track is any indication, we'll all be in for a world of surprise when Gaga's new album drops this spring.
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Time's Twitter 101: Who Should You Follow?
Throw your Twitter fingers in the air and get ready to follow like you really do care. The boss of list making, Time, recently released picks for the 140 Best Twitter Feeds. We combed the list and found the top tweeting, must-follow celebs who are more than just talking heads.
We weren't surprised to see the likes of Justin Bieber, Ashton Kutcher and Lady Gaga listed for their sheer number of followers (they all boast more than 6 million), but leave Charlie Sheen off the list and prepare to suffer the consequences of the maniacal warlock.
And although he's holding on tight at the end of the list, Neil Patrick Harris is one to follow in Time's book and in ours. We're excited to see what kind of humor being a new dad brings to the actor, but we have a feeling he'll keep our Twitter eyes entertained whether he's writing about diapers or ... magic. "Harry Houdini was born on this day, 137 years ago. When using handcuffs or other restraints tonight, please do so in his honor," Harris tweeted recently.
One celeb we didn't expect to see on the list was Alyssa Milano. But the actress does have more than 1.4 million followers who loyally retweet her random assortment of solar system and mommy-to-be fun facts.
As for our sharp-tongued brothers and sisters, get ready to click "Follow" on Chelsea Handler, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert. This lady and these gents know how to keep the funny ball rolling, and they do it oh so well in 140 characters or less.
But aside from Charlie Sheen, who else was snubbed by Time's 'Best' list? Kim Kardashian is a Twitter giant -- she may not be the most eloquent of twits, but the girl has almost 7 million followers and gets paid the big bucks for simply tweeting what she's having for lunch, if said lunch happens to be at Carl's Jr., of course.
Another snub? Russell Brand. Now that he's married to one of the world's biggest pop stars, Katy Perry, Brand has had more Twitter ammo than ever, but was sadly left off Time's list. "When I was 'fun and fearless' I spent a lot of time smoking crack and getting arrested. Where was Cosmo then?" he recently tweeted about his Cosmo Magazine award for Fun Fearless Male.
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We weren't surprised to see the likes of Justin Bieber, Ashton Kutcher and Lady Gaga listed for their sheer number of followers (they all boast more than 6 million), but leave Charlie Sheen off the list and prepare to suffer the consequences of the maniacal warlock.
And although he's holding on tight at the end of the list, Neil Patrick Harris is one to follow in Time's book and in ours. We're excited to see what kind of humor being a new dad brings to the actor, but we have a feeling he'll keep our Twitter eyes entertained whether he's writing about diapers or ... magic. "Harry Houdini was born on this day, 137 years ago. When using handcuffs or other restraints tonight, please do so in his honor," Harris tweeted recently.
One celeb we didn't expect to see on the list was Alyssa Milano. But the actress does have more than 1.4 million followers who loyally retweet her random assortment of solar system and mommy-to-be fun facts.
As for our sharp-tongued brothers and sisters, get ready to click "Follow" on Chelsea Handler, Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Fallon and Stephen Colbert. This lady and these gents know how to keep the funny ball rolling, and they do it oh so well in 140 characters or less.
But aside from Charlie Sheen, who else was snubbed by Time's 'Best' list? Kim Kardashian is a Twitter giant -- she may not be the most eloquent of twits, but the girl has almost 7 million followers and gets paid the big bucks for simply tweeting what she's having for lunch, if said lunch happens to be at Carl's Jr., of course.
Another snub? Russell Brand. Now that he's married to one of the world's biggest pop stars, Katy Perry, Brand has had more Twitter ammo than ever, but was sadly left off Time's list. "When I was 'fun and fearless' I spent a lot of time smoking crack and getting arrested. Where was Cosmo then?" he recently tweeted about his Cosmo Magazine award for Fun Fearless Male.
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'Scared' Denise Richards Ups Security After Charlie Sheen's 'Vile' Attack
Denise Richards is taking no chances when it comes to protecting herself and her daughters following Charlie Sheen's "vile" public attack on her, with sources telling me the 'Starship Troopers' beauty has "increased her security" at home.
"Denise and her girls live a simple life," an insider tells me. "She wants Sam and Lola to have normal lives, but after the recent threats and verbal attacks, she has increased her security. When you are dealing with a mad man, it's better to be safe than sorry."
We became aware of the most recent attacks from Charlie via Twitter, when he called Denise a "traitor and loser whore" and accused her of stealing his dogs. Friends of the pair tell me the hate isn't new, however -- it's been going on for months.
"How Denise has managed to keep all this secret for so long is a miracle," a friend of the former couple tells me. "If Charlie is willing to put those evil tweets out in public, you can only imagine what he has called Denise in private."
All of this started after Denise refused to allow Charlie to use their daughters as a photo opportunity in a TV interview he set up after his two sons with Brooke Mueller were removed from his custody last month. Since then, he has been on the attack, and it doesn't look like it will end any time soon.
"Denise has learned how to deal with the name calling, but once you start tweeting pictures of yourself with knives and saying you wished someone would die it's a totally different game," the pal says. "Denise is no longer angry -- she's scared."
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"Denise and her girls live a simple life," an insider tells me. "She wants Sam and Lola to have normal lives, but after the recent threats and verbal attacks, she has increased her security. When you are dealing with a mad man, it's better to be safe than sorry."
We became aware of the most recent attacks from Charlie via Twitter, when he called Denise a "traitor and loser whore" and accused her of stealing his dogs. Friends of the pair tell me the hate isn't new, however -- it's been going on for months.
"How Denise has managed to keep all this secret for so long is a miracle," a friend of the former couple tells me. "If Charlie is willing to put those evil tweets out in public, you can only imagine what he has called Denise in private."
All of this started after Denise refused to allow Charlie to use their daughters as a photo opportunity in a TV interview he set up after his two sons with Brooke Mueller were removed from his custody last month. Since then, he has been on the attack, and it doesn't look like it will end any time soon.
"Denise has learned how to deal with the name calling, but once you start tweeting pictures of yourself with knives and saying you wished someone would die it's a totally different game," the pal says. "Denise is no longer angry -- she's scared."
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Video: Gilbert Gottfried Has a History of Telling Jokes 'Too Soon'
When is it OK to turn tragedy into comedic fodder? Well, for Gilbert Gottfried, it's never "too soon."
Gottfried proved that he wasn't only fixated on making sufferings of the past funny when he tweeted a slew of inappropriate jokes in the immediate aftermath of the epic earthquake that left Japan devastated earlier this month.
But from the sinking of the Titanic to Lincoln's assassination and the Trail of Tears, in this Funny Or Die video, Gottfried's got a quip for just about every tragic event in history. At least Gottfried's got a sense of humor about his sense of humor? But one company that wasn't laughing at Gottfried's initial tweets, and is probably still stone-faced, is Aflac. The insurance giant recently dropped Gottfried as the voice of the Aflac Duck after his controversial jokes via Twitter.
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Gottfried proved that he wasn't only fixated on making sufferings of the past funny when he tweeted a slew of inappropriate jokes in the immediate aftermath of the epic earthquake that left Japan devastated earlier this month.
But from the sinking of the Titanic to Lincoln's assassination and the Trail of Tears, in this Funny Or Die video, Gottfried's got a quip for just about every tragic event in history. At least Gottfried's got a sense of humor about his sense of humor? But one company that wasn't laughing at Gottfried's initial tweets, and is probably still stone-faced, is Aflac. The insurance giant recently dropped Gottfried as the voice of the Aflac Duck after his controversial jokes via Twitter.
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Michael Lohan Debuts New Girlfriend on Twitter
Looks like Michael Lohan has found a new shoulder to cry on after splitting from girlfriend Kate Major last week.
Lohan posted a few pictures to his Twitter account of his new girlfriend, a woman named Bernadette.
In one of the photos, Lohan, 50, is seen locking lips with the young brunette and the tweet reads, "U r amazing."
Lohan talked to RadarOnline.com about his new girlfriend. "Bernadette is a nurse who I met at the beach in Florida. I'm here with her now, but after I get back to Los Angeles, she's coming up to New York with me."
He added, "We've been together day and night, every day."
Last week, Lohan was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after his ex-girlfriend Kate Major filed a report with the sheriff's department claiming the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
As a result, the Los Angeles district attorney filed a misdemeanor charge of "inflicting injury on a Cohabitant" against him.
Radar reports that Lohan even took a dig at Major when he spoke to them about his new girlfriend. "Bernadette is the total opposite of Kate: She is smart, doesn't drink or smoke and is in great shape. Finally a down to earth person who hates tabloids!"
Earlier this week, Lohan's ex-wife, Dina Lohan, revealed to PopEater's own Rob Shuter that Lindsay Lohan was planning to drop the Lohan from her name and just go by Lindsay. She also said, "Me and
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Lohan posted a few pictures to his Twitter account of his new girlfriend, a woman named Bernadette.
In one of the photos, Lohan, 50, is seen locking lips with the young brunette and the tweet reads, "U r amazing."
Lohan talked to RadarOnline.com about his new girlfriend. "Bernadette is a nurse who I met at the beach in Florida. I'm here with her now, but after I get back to Los Angeles, she's coming up to New York with me."
He added, "We've been together day and night, every day."
Last week, Lohan was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after his ex-girlfriend Kate Major filed a report with the sheriff's department claiming the couple got into an argument that turned physical.
As a result, the Los Angeles district attorney filed a misdemeanor charge of "inflicting injury on a Cohabitant" against him.
Radar reports that Lohan even took a dig at Major when he spoke to them about his new girlfriend. "Bernadette is the total opposite of Kate: She is smart, doesn't drink or smoke and is in great shape. Finally a down to earth person who hates tabloids!"
Earlier this week, Lohan's ex-wife, Dina Lohan, revealed to PopEater's own Rob Shuter that Lindsay Lohan was planning to drop the Lohan from her name and just go by Lindsay. She also said, "Me and
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Lily Allen Enraged Over Leaked Save-the-Date
Once again, Lily Allen has taken to Twitter to vent her anger. The latest object of the British singer's ire is an unknown friend who leaked the save-the-date card to Allen and fiance Sam Cooper's wedding.
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Elizabeth Banks Has a Baby Boy via Surrogate
Her character just gave birth this season on '30 Rock' and now Elizabeth Banks is a mom in real life! The actress Tweeted her good news early Wednesday: "What's greater than overjoyed? Megajoyed? Add humility, love, awe. Sprinkle w cute. Result: my new life as a mom. It's a boy!"
Banks and husband Max Handelman welcomed son Felix via gestational surrogate. The 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' actress turned to her blog to talk more about her new baby boy.
"I have been very fortunate in life both professionally and personally. I have had untold number of opportunities to work with inspiring people, on great projects as an actress, and I have had a fantastic long term relationship of nearly 20 years with my now husband, Max," Banks wrote.
She also revealed her struggles with fertility. "The one true hurdle I've faced in life is that I have a broken belly. After years of trying to get pregnant, exploring the range of fertility treatments, all unsuccessful, our journey led us to gestational surrogacy: we make a 'baby cake' and bake it in another woman's 'oven'," she said.
"From that came two miracles. The first was meeting our carrier and her husband who were truly humbling in their decency and generosity," she said of her surrogate.
Finally, she revealed the special meaning behind her son's name. "The second miracle was the birth of our baby boy, Felix Handelman. Felix means 'happy' and 'lucky' in Latin. And true to his name, Felix is a very happy baby and a blessing on our life," she wrote.
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Banks and husband Max Handelman welcomed son Felix via gestational surrogate. The 'Zack and Miri Make a Porno' actress turned to her blog to talk more about her new baby boy.
"I have been very fortunate in life both professionally and personally. I have had untold number of opportunities to work with inspiring people, on great projects as an actress, and I have had a fantastic long term relationship of nearly 20 years with my now husband, Max," Banks wrote.
She also revealed her struggles with fertility. "The one true hurdle I've faced in life is that I have a broken belly. After years of trying to get pregnant, exploring the range of fertility treatments, all unsuccessful, our journey led us to gestational surrogacy: we make a 'baby cake' and bake it in another woman's 'oven'," she said.
"From that came two miracles. The first was meeting our carrier and her husband who were truly humbling in their decency and generosity," she said of her surrogate.
Finally, she revealed the special meaning behind her son's name. "The second miracle was the birth of our baby boy, Felix Handelman. Felix means 'happy' and 'lucky' in Latin. And true to his name, Felix is a very happy baby and a blessing on our life," she wrote.
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Photo: Meet Rachel Zoe's Little Baby Boy
Rachel Zoe and husband Rodger Berman welcomed their first child last week and Wednesday the stylist posted her first photos of little Skyler Morrison. "The 2 loves of my life...
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Stars Remember Elizabeth Taylor on Twitter
"Elizabeth Taylor takes final bow. Never more beautiful than as Maggie the cat. Never more actor impressive than as Martha in Virginia Woolf," Rolling Stone film critic Peter Travers wrote after the breaking news that the beloved star of Hollywood's golden age had passed away this morning.
Many celebs have reacted to the legend's death on Twitter. Actress Nia Vardalos wrote: "RIP Elizabeth Taylor: thank you for your talent, AIDS fundraising, and fabulousness. There is nothing like a Dame."
See how other stars paid tribute, including Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, Arsenio Hall and more.
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Many celebs have reacted to the legend's death on Twitter. Actress Nia Vardalos wrote: "RIP Elizabeth Taylor: thank you for your talent, AIDS fundraising, and fabulousness. There is nothing like a Dame."
See how other stars paid tribute, including Ricky Martin, Kylie Minogue, Arsenio Hall and more.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Movies: 10 That Made Her a Legend
Via Moviefone: How you think of Elizabeth Taylor, who died Wednesday of heart failure at 79, depends largely on your age. Younger fans might remember her as the tabloid creature whose fluctuating health was breathlessly chronicled throughout the last three decades of her life. Others may think of the gossip-rag queen who made headlines for stealing Eddie Fisher from America's sweetheart Debbie Reynolds, her eight marriages and her tempestuous romance with (and double marriage to) Richard Burton.
If you fit into either of those categories, though, that's a shame. Because for those who came of age in the '50s and '60s, Elizabeth Taylor was one of Hollywood's most luminous talents, one whose beauty dazzled moviegoers and who had the dramatic skills to match. Wanna talk about clout? Her diva-like behavior on the set of 1963's 'Cleopatra' postponed that epic production and nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox.
But frankly, we wouldn't have cared about any of that had she not had the beauty and the talent to begin with. So ultimately it's what she left on the screen that matters. So here are 10 of Elizabeth Taylor's best movies -- 10 good reasons to clinch her place as a show business immortal.
10. 'Father of the Bride' (1950)
At the tender age of 17, Taylor had already grown into a world-class beauty. Though it was nominally Spencer Tracy's movie, Liz's role of Kay Banks provided the catalyst as daddy's little girl, whose engagement sets the whole film in motion and breaks his heart in the process.
9. 'Little Women' (1949)
In this sentimental version of Louisa May Alcott's timeless tale (a remake of the 1933 version starring Katharine Hepburn and Joan Bennett), Taylor played the exuberant optimist Amy, one of four sisters approaching womanhood at different rates while their father is off fighting the Civil War. Another significant step on Liz's road to greatness.
8. 'Raintree County' (1957)
As Southern belle Susanna Drake, Taylor comes off better than anything else in this more or less standard Old South epic. Playing a loud lady with traces of hereditary madness did, however, earn Taylor her first Oscar nod for Best Actress, even though she lost out to Joanne Woodward.
7. 'National Velvet' (1944)
This wholesome charmer provided Taylor with her first major breakthrough. Only 12 years old at the time, Taylor played Velvet Brown, a horse-crazy girl who trains a wild stallion to run in England's Grand National, and exhibited a precocious gift for drama and a visceral sense of emotion. This promised great things, and fans didn't have to wait long for that promise to be fulfilled.
6. 'The Taming of the Shrew' (1967)
This was one of 11 films she made with Richard Burton and certainly the most artsy (that Shakespeare fellow turned out to be a pretty good screenwriter). Taylor was reportedly petrified to tackle the Bard on film, especially opposite her Shakespearean-trained spouse. She worried over nothing -- Taylor acquits herself admirably with her smoldering intensity as Katharina. Whether on or off screen, Liz and Dick never failed to create sparks together.
5. 'Suddenly, Last Summer' (1957)
You wouldn't expect anything light when Tennessee Williams is writing the story and Gore Vidal is doing the screen adaptation. And you'd be right. Taylor stars as Catherine Holly, a young girl who witnesses the death of her cousin Sebastian on vacation and goes to pieces. Enter Katharine Hepburn as her imperious aunt, who seeks to have Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth about Sebastian being (shhhhh, it's 1959) gay. Another Oscar nod for Liz -- and for Kate, too. (Awkward!)
4. 'A Place in the Sun' (1951)
Boy, for a decade that's become synonymous with America's "happy days," the '50s sure turned out some dark movies, none more so than this tragic tale of moral bankruptcy and unfettered lust. Taylor's lifelong friend Montgomery Clift plays George Eastman, who falls for Taylor's glamorous society girl Angela Vickers. But being a louse at heart, he manages to impregnate a good girl (Shelley Winters), and later stand by idly as he watches her drown. As the irresistible Angela, Taylor is the elusive dream girl who makes him abandon all he knows to be good and true. A malignant story, but beautifully acted nevertheless.
3. 'Butterfield 8' (1960)
Taylor hated this melodramatic film (privately calling it "Butterball Four") and only did it to escape her MGM contract so she could jump to 20th Century Fox for 'Cleopatra.' But her near-fatal bout with pneumonia and a well-publicized tracheotomy generated enough sympathy to earn Taylor her first Best Actress Oscar. Taylor plays Gloria Wandrous, a disillusioned prostitute who's involved with a married man and trying to outrun the ghosts of an unhappy childhood. Taylor parlayed her success into a then eye-popping $1,000,000 for 'Cleopatra.' But climbing to the summit of Hollywood turned out to be a Pyrrhic victory -- it was on that film she met Burton, after which her personal life began to generate more ink than her dramatic gifts.
2. 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' (1958)
Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman: hard to imagine a better-looking screen pairing, isn't it? But that's just a distraction; this riveting film of Tennessee Williams' classic play shows Taylor in her full dramatic glory. As Maggie Pollitt, the frustrated wife of Newman's alcoholic ex-football star, she's alternately flirtatious, angry and desperate, showing all at once why her acting skills were as beguiling as her looks.
1. 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966)
The gloves come off in Mike Nichols' harrowing film version of Edward Albee's play about a drunken university professor and his equally drunken wife as they "entertain" another young couple for a deeply confrontational social engagement. Taylor and Burton play Martha and George, a boozy, frustrated couple trapped in a codependency that seems to devour both them and anyone else who's unfortunate enough to wander into their orbit. Need we say it? Worst date movie ever.
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If you fit into either of those categories, though, that's a shame. Because for those who came of age in the '50s and '60s, Elizabeth Taylor was one of Hollywood's most luminous talents, one whose beauty dazzled moviegoers and who had the dramatic skills to match. Wanna talk about clout? Her diva-like behavior on the set of 1963's 'Cleopatra' postponed that epic production and nearly bankrupted 20th Century Fox.
But frankly, we wouldn't have cared about any of that had she not had the beauty and the talent to begin with. So ultimately it's what she left on the screen that matters. So here are 10 of Elizabeth Taylor's best movies -- 10 good reasons to clinch her place as a show business immortal.
10. 'Father of the Bride' (1950)
At the tender age of 17, Taylor had already grown into a world-class beauty. Though it was nominally Spencer Tracy's movie, Liz's role of Kay Banks provided the catalyst as daddy's little girl, whose engagement sets the whole film in motion and breaks his heart in the process.
9. 'Little Women' (1949)
In this sentimental version of Louisa May Alcott's timeless tale (a remake of the 1933 version starring Katharine Hepburn and Joan Bennett), Taylor played the exuberant optimist Amy, one of four sisters approaching womanhood at different rates while their father is off fighting the Civil War. Another significant step on Liz's road to greatness.
8. 'Raintree County' (1957)
As Southern belle Susanna Drake, Taylor comes off better than anything else in this more or less standard Old South epic. Playing a loud lady with traces of hereditary madness did, however, earn Taylor her first Oscar nod for Best Actress, even though she lost out to Joanne Woodward.
7. 'National Velvet' (1944)
This wholesome charmer provided Taylor with her first major breakthrough. Only 12 years old at the time, Taylor played Velvet Brown, a horse-crazy girl who trains a wild stallion to run in England's Grand National, and exhibited a precocious gift for drama and a visceral sense of emotion. This promised great things, and fans didn't have to wait long for that promise to be fulfilled.
6. 'The Taming of the Shrew' (1967)
This was one of 11 films she made with Richard Burton and certainly the most artsy (that Shakespeare fellow turned out to be a pretty good screenwriter). Taylor was reportedly petrified to tackle the Bard on film, especially opposite her Shakespearean-trained spouse. She worried over nothing -- Taylor acquits herself admirably with her smoldering intensity as Katharina. Whether on or off screen, Liz and Dick never failed to create sparks together.
5. 'Suddenly, Last Summer' (1957)
You wouldn't expect anything light when Tennessee Williams is writing the story and Gore Vidal is doing the screen adaptation. And you'd be right. Taylor stars as Catherine Holly, a young girl who witnesses the death of her cousin Sebastian on vacation and goes to pieces. Enter Katharine Hepburn as her imperious aunt, who seeks to have Catherine lobotomized to cover up the truth about Sebastian being (shhhhh, it's 1959) gay. Another Oscar nod for Liz -- and for Kate, too. (Awkward!)
4. 'A Place in the Sun' (1951)
Boy, for a decade that's become synonymous with America's "happy days," the '50s sure turned out some dark movies, none more so than this tragic tale of moral bankruptcy and unfettered lust. Taylor's lifelong friend Montgomery Clift plays George Eastman, who falls for Taylor's glamorous society girl Angela Vickers. But being a louse at heart, he manages to impregnate a good girl (Shelley Winters), and later stand by idly as he watches her drown. As the irresistible Angela, Taylor is the elusive dream girl who makes him abandon all he knows to be good and true. A malignant story, but beautifully acted nevertheless.
3. 'Butterfield 8' (1960)
Taylor hated this melodramatic film (privately calling it "Butterball Four") and only did it to escape her MGM contract so she could jump to 20th Century Fox for 'Cleopatra.' But her near-fatal bout with pneumonia and a well-publicized tracheotomy generated enough sympathy to earn Taylor her first Best Actress Oscar. Taylor plays Gloria Wandrous, a disillusioned prostitute who's involved with a married man and trying to outrun the ghosts of an unhappy childhood. Taylor parlayed her success into a then eye-popping $1,000,000 for 'Cleopatra.' But climbing to the summit of Hollywood turned out to be a Pyrrhic victory -- it was on that film she met Burton, after which her personal life began to generate more ink than her dramatic gifts.
2. 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof' (1958)
Elizabeth Taylor and Paul Newman: hard to imagine a better-looking screen pairing, isn't it? But that's just a distraction; this riveting film of Tennessee Williams' classic play shows Taylor in her full dramatic glory. As Maggie Pollitt, the frustrated wife of Newman's alcoholic ex-football star, she's alternately flirtatious, angry and desperate, showing all at once why her acting skills were as beguiling as her looks.
1. 'Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?' (1966)
The gloves come off in Mike Nichols' harrowing film version of Edward Albee's play about a drunken university professor and his equally drunken wife as they "entertain" another young couple for a deeply confrontational social engagement. Taylor and Burton play Martha and George, a boozy, frustrated couple trapped in a codependency that seems to devour both them and anyone else who's unfortunate enough to wander into their orbit. Need we say it? Worst date movie ever.
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Barry Manilow Heartbroken at Pal Elizabeth Taylor's Death: 'Sad Day for Me'
EXCLUSIVE: When Elizabeth Taylor needed a superstar to headline one of her earliest benefits to raise money for HIV/AIDS in 1986, long before it was a cause that all in Hollywood were ready to support, she turned to her dear friend Barry Manilow. Without pause, Barry jumped at the chance, and today with news of her passing, the legendary singer is heartbroken.
"She was the last great movie star and one of my closest friends," Barry tells me. "This is a sad day for me."
Not many people got to be so close to greatness like Barry did, but what he remembers most is her warmness and huge laugh that filled rooms.
"What I'll always remember about Elizabeth was her laugh," he says. "She would walk in looking like a princess, and out of her mouth would come this cackling laugh that would crack all of us up."
Dame Elizabeth called Barry her hero for jumping in when she needed him most -- remember in 1986, most celebrities were hesitant to get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS -- and never forgot that her dear friend was always a phone call away.
He went on to perform alongside other huge stars in Liz's 1992 telethon, 'In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS,' and he was the master of ceremonies at her 60th birthday party at Disneyland.
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"She was the last great movie star and one of my closest friends," Barry tells me. "This is a sad day for me."
Not many people got to be so close to greatness like Barry did, but what he remembers most is her warmness and huge laugh that filled rooms.
"What I'll always remember about Elizabeth was her laugh," he says. "She would walk in looking like a princess, and out of her mouth would come this cackling laugh that would crack all of us up."
Dame Elizabeth called Barry her hero for jumping in when she needed him most -- remember in 1986, most celebrities were hesitant to get involved in the fight against HIV/AIDS -- and never forgot that her dear friend was always a phone call away.
He went on to perform alongside other huge stars in Liz's 1992 telethon, 'In a New Light: A Call to Action in the War Against AIDS,' and he was the master of ceremonies at her 60th birthday party at Disneyland.
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Remembering Elizabeth Taylor [Video]
As we say goodbye to a Hollywood starlet, we remember her beauty in many films. Elizabeth Taylor passed away at age 79 this morning after a long battle with congestive heart failure. Everyone from Eva Longoria to Elton John and the Kardashians have taken time to pay tribute to the late star. Watch our tribute video below!
Some of the most touching celebrity reactions to Liz's passing have included:
Elton John: "We have just lost a giant; more importantly, we have lost an incredible human being."
Eva Longoria: "Rest in peace, Elizabeth Taylor. We love you!"
Kim Kardashian: "I am so saddened about the passing of Elizabeth Taylor! She will always be my idol!"
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Elizabeth Taylor: A Stylish Life
Film legend Elizabeth Taylor had as much impact off the silver screen as she did on. Her glitzy personal style featured curve-hugging gowns and diamonds galore, a look that sealed her steamy sex-symbol image and kept the handsome leading men lined up.
The actress herself best summed up the look: "Enough is never enough," she said of her love of glittering glamour.
Taylor's style made waves in her day, but the ripple effect is still being felt, as her sartorial sense has rubbed off on a new generation of starlets happy to crib the iconic actress's smoldering appeal. Modern day style apprentices include Kim Kardashian, Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Lopez, to name a few.
But while they might reference her look, not many Hollywood starlets can claim the style icon status that Elizabeth Taylor did in her lifetime.
Here, a gallery of the actress's personal fashion evolution.
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Westboro Picks Elizabeth Taylor Funeral for Next Publicity Stunt
Those charming souls at Westboro Baptist Church have chosen Elizabeth Taylor's funeral to be the site of their next publicity stunt, a daughter of WBC Pastor Fred Phelps has announced.
In post after post on Twitter, Margie Phelps chortled condemnations to members of the media who were sending out tweets regarding Taylor's death and she promised that the congregation -- mostly folks with the last name Phelps -- will picket the funeral.
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In post after post on Twitter, Margie Phelps chortled condemnations to members of the media who were sending out tweets regarding Taylor's death and she promised that the congregation -- mostly folks with the last name Phelps -- will picket the funeral.
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Debbie Reynolds: Elizabeth Taylor Was in a Lot of Pain at the End
Though they spent many years as Hollywood rivals, Elizabeth Taylor and Debbie Reynolds were friends at the time of Taylor's death Wednesday. In fact, Reynolds spoke to Taylor just two weeks ago and shared some of their conversation with Access Hollywood Live on Wednesday.
"I said, 'Getting old is really sh––,' " Reynolds told the television show of her final conversation with Taylor. "And she said, 'It certainly is. It certainly is, Debbie. This is really tough.'"
"I said, 'Well, you just hang in there now, Elizabeth,' " Reynolds said. "And she said, 'I'm really trying. I'm really trying."
"God bless her, she's on to a better place," Reynolds recalled. "I'm happy that she's out of her pain because she was in a lot of pain."
Reynolds also shared her thoughts on the screen legend on the 'The Joy Behar Show.' "She was the most glamorous and sexual star of our generation," Reynolds, 78, told the host. "No could equal Elizabeth's beauty... Women liked her and men adored her, I know because my husband left for her."
Taylor and Reynolds became friends when they were both teens--but later went through some rocky times after Taylor stole Reynolds then-husband, Eddie Fisher.
The legendary Taylor died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for six weeks. She was 79.
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"I said, 'Getting old is really sh––,' " Reynolds told the television show of her final conversation with Taylor. "And she said, 'It certainly is. It certainly is, Debbie. This is really tough.'"
"I said, 'Well, you just hang in there now, Elizabeth,' " Reynolds said. "And she said, 'I'm really trying. I'm really trying."
"God bless her, she's on to a better place," Reynolds recalled. "I'm happy that she's out of her pain because she was in a lot of pain."
Reynolds also shared her thoughts on the screen legend on the 'The Joy Behar Show.' "She was the most glamorous and sexual star of our generation," Reynolds, 78, told the host. "No could equal Elizabeth's beauty... Women liked her and men adored her, I know because my husband left for her."
Taylor and Reynolds became friends when they were both teens--but later went through some rocky times after Taylor stole Reynolds then-husband, Eddie Fisher.
The legendary Taylor died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for six weeks. She was 79.
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Larry King on Elizabeth Taylor: She Was the Last of the Great Movie Stars
As a guest on Fox News for the first time since leaving CNN, former talk show host Larry King talked about Dame Elizabeth Taylor, who tragically passed away of congestive heart failure on Wednesday at the age of 79.
King was a guest on 'Hannity' where host Sean Hannity first thanked the legendary interviewer for his impact on the industry. After some pleasant banter, Hannity asked King about Taylor, who King had previously interviewed many times and had been friends with.
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Video: Carrie Fisher Recalls 'Double Date' With Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson
Actress and author Carrie Fisher became Elizabeth Taylor's stepdaughter when Taylor married Fisher's father, singer Eddie Fisher. Although Taylor and Eddie Fisher divorced when Carrie was 8, she maintained a close relationship with Taylor, who died Wednesday at age 79.
Reflecting upon her stepmother, Fisher told 'Piers Morgan Tonight' about a "double date" she went on with Taylor, Michael Jackson and Shirley MacLaine.
"No one noticed Shirley and I," Fisher quipped, after laying out one of the few scenarios in which she and MacLaine would be anonymous.
Like many of the luminaries Piers Morgan had on during the hour-long remembrance of Taylor, Fisher mentioned how kind and dedicated Taylor was to her friends and spoke about the empathy the two-time Oscar winner had for all those who were suffering.
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Reflecting upon her stepmother, Fisher told 'Piers Morgan Tonight' about a "double date" she went on with Taylor, Michael Jackson and Shirley MacLaine.
"No one noticed Shirley and I," Fisher quipped, after laying out one of the few scenarios in which she and MacLaine would be anonymous.
Like many of the luminaries Piers Morgan had on during the hour-long remembrance of Taylor, Fisher mentioned how kind and dedicated Taylor was to her friends and spoke about the empathy the two-time Oscar winner had for all those who were suffering.
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Debbie Reynolds Forgave Elizabeth Taylor on a Boat
When Debbie Reynolds reflects on her friend and former foe Elizabeth Taylor, her words are often brushed with bittersweet strokes. Speaking a day after the film icon's death, Reynolds calls Taylor "the most glamorous star of our generation" and notes that "women liked her and men adored her, including my husband." As the story goes, back in 1959 Reynolds' husband Eddie Fisher fell under Taylor's intoxicating spell and left her and their two young kids. To make matters worse, it was all done in full view of the public.
"She went through her younger years of just obtaining what she wanted," Reynolds tells PopEater. "Later in life she became a little more aware of other people's feelings."
Reynolds tells us about forgiving her old friend, working with Taylor in her final starring role in 2001 and how she feels Jane Russell was given the short shrift when she died earlier this month.
Tell me how you forgave Elizabeth.
It was after many years. I'd remarried and she'd remarried. I was going to London on the Queen Elizabeth ship and I looked up and I saw tons of luggage going by me and birdcages and dog cages and nurses and I realized Elizabeth was on the same ship as me. I almost changed my mind about going but my husband said, 'Don't be silly, we won't be on the same floor. Of course we were so I sent a note to her room and she sent a note back to mine saying that we should have dinner and get this over with and have a good time. Because we were very good friends when we were 17 and went to school together on the MGM lot. And we had a wonderful evening with a lot of laughs.
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Elizabeth Taylor's Dark Secret About James Dean Revealed
As the world mourns the loss of an American icon, newly released details from a 1997 interview with Elizabeth Taylor reveals a shocking secret about legendary film star James Dean that she allegedly kept for most of her life.
According to The Daily Beast, writer Kevin Sessums interviewed Taylor for a cover story for POZ, an American magazine dedicated to AIDS activism. It was then the actress reportedly let him in on a secret about Dean, a close friend of hers.
"I loved Jimmy. I'm going to tell you something, but it's off the record until I die. OK? When Jimmy was 11 and his mother passed away, he began to be molested by his minister," she revealed to Sessums, who was sworn to secrecy.
"I think that haunted him the rest of his life. In fact, I know it did," she said of her friend. "We talked about it a lot. During 'Giant' we'd stay up nights and talk and talk, and that was one of the things he confessed to me."
Taylor and Dean starred together in 1956's 'Giant,' a film in which Dean earned his second posthumous Best Actor Academy Award nomination. The actor was killed in a car accident in 1955 at the age of 24.
Taylor died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for the past six weeks.
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According to The Daily Beast, writer Kevin Sessums interviewed Taylor for a cover story for POZ, an American magazine dedicated to AIDS activism. It was then the actress reportedly let him in on a secret about Dean, a close friend of hers.
"I loved Jimmy. I'm going to tell you something, but it's off the record until I die. OK? When Jimmy was 11 and his mother passed away, he began to be molested by his minister," she revealed to Sessums, who was sworn to secrecy.
"I think that haunted him the rest of his life. In fact, I know it did," she said of her friend. "We talked about it a lot. During 'Giant' we'd stay up nights and talk and talk, and that was one of the things he confessed to me."
Taylor and Dean starred together in 1956's 'Giant,' a film in which Dean earned his second posthumous Best Actor Academy Award nomination. The actor was killed in a car accident in 1955 at the age of 24.
Taylor died Wednesday of congestive heart failure at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, where she had been hospitalized for the past six weeks.
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Snoop Dogg Establishes Memorial Fund for Nate Dogg
Snoop Dogg has established a memorial trust fund for the family of late hip-hop star Nate Dogg.
According to Snoop's website, the trust "has been set up for expenses of services and the financial security of Nate's children. 100% of all donations will be given to Nate Dogg's family."
Nate Dogg (born Nathaniel Hale) passed away earlier this month at just 41 from complications resulting from multiple strokes. The late singer was plagued with health issues for several years, and it has been reported he suffered strokes in both 2007 and 2008.
Snoop Dogg, who first collaborated with Nate Dogg in the early '90s, took to Twitter to express his heartbreak over his friend's death. "I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!" he wrote.
Donations to the Nate Dogg Memorial Fund can be made online via PayPal, by postal mail or in person. More details can be found at Snoop Dogg's website.
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According to Snoop's website, the trust "has been set up for expenses of services and the financial security of Nate's children. 100% of all donations will be given to Nate Dogg's family."
Nate Dogg (born Nathaniel Hale) passed away earlier this month at just 41 from complications resulting from multiple strokes. The late singer was plagued with health issues for several years, and it has been reported he suffered strokes in both 2007 and 2008.
Snoop Dogg, who first collaborated with Nate Dogg in the early '90s, took to Twitter to express his heartbreak over his friend's death. "I am so sad but so happy I got to grow up wit u and I will c u again n heaven cuz u know d slogan all doggs go to heaven yo homie n baby brotha bigg snoopdogg!!" he wrote.
Donations to the Nate Dogg Memorial Fund can be made online via PayPal, by postal mail or in person. More details can be found at Snoop Dogg's website.
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The Fight Begins Over Elizabeth Taylor's Fortune
Elizabeth Taylor left an enduring legacy of great films and even greater acts of philanthropy. She also amassed a huge fortune estimated between $600 million and $1 billion, most of that from her savvy business dealings. Already, the fighting has begun as to who will get to manage that bounty along with all the money she's destined to make in death.
I'm told her last wish was for her lucrative jewelry collection, valued at a staggering $150 million in 2002, to be auctioned off and the proceeds given to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and amfAR.
"Elizabeth also made arrangements to split the rest of her fortune between her four children and other charities that she cared so much about," a close friend of the star's tells me. "But what is causing all the problems is not the money she made during her life, but rather what should happen to the millions she is going to make after her death."
Beauty product giant Elizabeth Arden has already announced they'll continue selling Liz's still-popular fragrances -- they made $77 million last year alone -- and there are countless other opportunities, like film re-releases and merchandising that the estate could profit greatly from.
"The one thing she didn't do was understand that, much like Elvis and Michael Jackson, she might be worth more in death," my source says. "This is what has already started to cause friction between family, business managers and the many charities that meant so much to Elizabeth."
The two-time Oscar winner has been worth a lot of money for decades. In 1996, when she divorced her last husband, Larry Fortensky, documents showed her net worth was $608.4 million. The New York Post reported that during the 1990s, Taylor earned about $2 per second, or about $63 million per year. Her perfume, White Diamonds, has never stopped selling.
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I'm told her last wish was for her lucrative jewelry collection, valued at a staggering $150 million in 2002, to be auctioned off and the proceeds given to the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation and amfAR.
"Elizabeth also made arrangements to split the rest of her fortune between her four children and other charities that she cared so much about," a close friend of the star's tells me. "But what is causing all the problems is not the money she made during her life, but rather what should happen to the millions she is going to make after her death."
Beauty product giant Elizabeth Arden has already announced they'll continue selling Liz's still-popular fragrances -- they made $77 million last year alone -- and there are countless other opportunities, like film re-releases and merchandising that the estate could profit greatly from.
"The one thing she didn't do was understand that, much like Elvis and Michael Jackson, she might be worth more in death," my source says. "This is what has already started to cause friction between family, business managers and the many charities that meant so much to Elizabeth."
The two-time Oscar winner has been worth a lot of money for decades. In 1996, when she divorced her last husband, Larry Fortensky, documents showed her net worth was $608.4 million. The New York Post reported that during the 1990s, Taylor earned about $2 per second, or about $63 million per year. Her perfume, White Diamonds, has never stopped selling.
"Elizabeth was a great actress, but she was also a great businesswoman," a Hollywood insider tells me.
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Christie's to Auction Elizabeth Taylor's Staggering Jewelry Collection
The late Elizabeth Taylor's great passion, her staggering collection of massive diamonds and rare vintage jewels, will be auctioned by famed auction house Christie's, sources told PEOPLE.
While Christie's is refusing to confirm the report and no date has been announced, the mag reports the auction house will disperse the collection valued at more than $150 million.
Taylor speculated before her death that one day her private collection -- said to rival that of some royal households -- would be "scattered around the four corners of the world."
The 79-year-old Academy Award winning actress, who died from congestive heart failure on March 23, had worked with the auction house in the past.
In 2002, Taylor allowed Christie's to host a public exhibition of her jewels, including the famed 33-carat Krupp diamond, the La Preregina Pearl by Cartier and the heart-shaped Taj Mahal diamond. That exhibition benefited her signature charity, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Featuring colored stones such as suites of rubies, rare pearls and diamonds as famous as the actress herself, Taylor's collection is expected to attract great interest to the auction. Interest will surely pique if the sell-off includes pieces such as the Krupp diamond, gifted by her fourth and fifth husband, the late actor Richard Burton.
The actress behind the best-selling White Diamonds fragrance line was said to still wear the Krupp to events as pedestrian as matinee movies, accessorized with jeans, diamond bracelets and an Ed Hardy baseball cap.
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While Christie's is refusing to confirm the report and no date has been announced, the mag reports the auction house will disperse the collection valued at more than $150 million.
Taylor speculated before her death that one day her private collection -- said to rival that of some royal households -- would be "scattered around the four corners of the world."
The 79-year-old Academy Award winning actress, who died from congestive heart failure on March 23, had worked with the auction house in the past.
In 2002, Taylor allowed Christie's to host a public exhibition of her jewels, including the famed 33-carat Krupp diamond, the La Preregina Pearl by Cartier and the heart-shaped Taj Mahal diamond. That exhibition benefited her signature charity, The Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation.
Featuring colored stones such as suites of rubies, rare pearls and diamonds as famous as the actress herself, Taylor's collection is expected to attract great interest to the auction. Interest will surely pique if the sell-off includes pieces such as the Krupp diamond, gifted by her fourth and fifth husband, the late actor Richard Burton.
The actress behind the best-selling White Diamonds fragrance line was said to still wear the Krupp to events as pedestrian as matinee movies, accessorized with jeans, diamond bracelets and an Ed Hardy baseball cap.
Taylor's friend, jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, described the actress's attachment and appreciation to her storied collection: "She
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Farley Granger, a Favorite of Hitchcock, Dies at 85
Farley Granger, who starred in the Alfred Hitchcock classic film 'Strangers on a Train,' died Monday, according to E! Online. He was 85.
Though his role in 1951's 'Strangers on a Train' is by far his most memorable, Granger was no stranger to other parts. He made his debut in Hitchcock's 'Rope' in 1948, Nicholas Ray's 'They Ride by Night' in 1949 and Luchino Visconti's Italian drama 'Senso' in 1954.
He also starred in 1955's 'The Naked Street' and 'The Girl on the Red Velvet Swing' in 1955 but then focused more on theater and television roles.
The actor penned a candid memoir, 'Include Me Out: My Life From Goldwyn to Broadway' in 2008, chronicling his time as a leading man in Hollywood during the 1950s, as well as many of his close personal relationships.
According to his book, he had romantic relationships with both men and women, including Ava Gardner, Patricia Neal, Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents. He began a relationship with soap opera producer Robert Calhoun in 1963, however, and stayed with him until Calhoun's death three years ago.
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Though his role in 1951's 'Strangers on a Train' is by far his most memorable, Granger was no stranger to other parts. He made his debut in Hitchcock's 'Rope' in 1948, Nicholas Ray's 'They Ride by Night' in 1949 and Luchino Visconti's Italian drama 'Senso' in 1954.
He also starred in 1955's 'The Naked Street' and 'The Girl on the Red Velvet Swing' in 1955 but then focused more on theater and television roles.
The actor penned a candid memoir, 'Include Me Out: My Life From Goldwyn to Broadway' in 2008, chronicling his time as a leading man in Hollywood during the 1950s, as well as many of his close personal relationships.
According to his book, he had romantic relationships with both men and women, including Ava Gardner, Patricia Neal, Leonard Bernstein and Arthur Laurents. He began a relationship with soap opera producer Robert Calhoun in 1963, however, and stayed with him until Calhoun's death three years ago.
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Colin Farrell Explains Friendship With Liz Taylor
Not only was Colin Farrell one of the few non-family members who attended Elizabeth Taylor's funeral last week, he also recited a poem during the service. The actor explained his unlikely friendship with the late, great actress to Access Hollywood.
"How did we become friends? You know, the old story of boy meets girl, and boy pesters girl with too many phone calls at inappropriate hours of the night," Farrell said of his friendship with Taylor, who passed away last week at age 79. "I was just lucky enough to become her friend in the last year and a half," he said. "I adore her... still."
The admiration was mutual, as Taylor mentioned him in an interview with Kim Kardashian for the March issue of Harper's Bazaar. "I love Johnny Depp, and I love Colin Farrell -- both brilliant, nuanced actors with great range."
Farrell was asked to read the poem 'The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo' at Taylor's funeral -- a request made by the actress before her death, which was passed along to Farrell.
"Elizabeth chose it. It was a tricky poem as well," Farrell said. "Even in passing she had me under the thumb, sweating bricks."
"I just miss her; I just miss her; I just miss her," he said of his late friend.
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"How did we become friends? You know, the old story of boy meets girl, and boy pesters girl with too many phone calls at inappropriate hours of the night," Farrell said of his friendship with Taylor, who passed away last week at age 79. "I was just lucky enough to become her friend in the last year and a half," he said. "I adore her... still."
The admiration was mutual, as Taylor mentioned him in an interview with Kim Kardashian for the March issue of Harper's Bazaar. "I love Johnny Depp, and I love Colin Farrell -- both brilliant, nuanced actors with great range."
Farrell was asked to read the poem 'The Leaden Echo and the Golden Echo' at Taylor's funeral -- a request made by the actress before her death, which was passed along to Farrell.
"Elizabeth chose it. It was a tricky poem as well," Farrell said. "Even in passing she had me under the thumb, sweating bricks."
"I just miss her; I just miss her; I just miss her," he said of his late friend.
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Britney offered 100m for Vegas gig?
That’s right, there are talks of Brit doing a set of shows in Vegas after a source told The Mirror that bosses were impressed with her Palms Casino Resort performance and want to get her on board.
Her long awaited comeback has had Britney Spears fans all a flutter and there are talks that she’s been offered a $100 million contract to perform!
It should be a happier return to Vegas than that Ross and Rachel stint she pulled back in 2004.
She’d be following in the famous footsteps of fellow Vegas performers Elton John and Cher, so she’s got a lot to live up to!
All this talk about money got the heat office talking, what would you buy if you had $100 million dollars?
We’ve put together a little list to show you just what Brit could do with the money..
Buy 5 trips to the international space station33 solid gold Iphones58 of the most expensive car in the world (Bugatti Veyron)Buy everyone in the UK a maccy d’s cheeseburgerBuy 8 of the world’s most expensive wedding dresses (You know, for her and her mates)Britney’s been voted the sexiest woman in the world, gained popularity for her catchy tunes and original fashion sense including that school uniform and those Slave 4 U leather pants. She even tried out the Sinead O’Connor do’...but she was on her own with that one. Hopefully she’ll prove that she can still put on a show, and with that massive budget Brit you don’t have any excuses!
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Kerry Katona tries out palazzo pants. BAD idea
The trend for palazzo pants is huge right now but that doesn’t mean everyone should be giving it a go. PP’s are tricky to wear, as Kerry Katona demonstrates. We thought we’d put together a few helpful tips on how to wear these wide legged trews. Because we’re nice like that
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Kim Cattrall gained 20lbs in 6 weeks
We always felt a bit sorry for Kim Cattrall. For years she played man-eater Samantha in Sex &The City meaning she was required to spend a lot of her time completely naked. Yes, she got to snog fit young men but could she chow down on pizza and beer? Not if she wanted to stay wobble-free.
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Daisy Lowe launches photography exhibition for charity
How much do we love Daisy Lowe?! Not only is she super gorgeous and stylish, she also has a huge heart!
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Nicki Minaj’s hedge-hair
Nicki Minaj attended the Green Auction: A Bid to Save the Earth launch at Christies in New York wearing what looked like part of the hedge on her head. An attempt to blend in, perhaps? So not gonna happen Minaj! For a start, your pink lipstick totes gives you away
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Virgin Media TiVo launch
Posted by heatworld 31 March 2011 11:38 Tags: Sam Faiers Jessica Wright Jameela Jamil Rick Edwards Plan B Keith Chegwin Les Dennis Julie Goodyear
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Last night’s Sucker Punch premiere – the dresses
Posted by heatworld 31 March 2011 13:08 Tags: Vanessa Hudgens Jena Malone Emily Browning Carla Gugino Abbie Cornish Jamie Chung
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Dannii Minogue vs. Alex Jones – who wore it best?
Dannii Minogue was first to wear this tiered blue Project D dress and no wonder, she helped to design it! Alex Jones chose the same frock for last night’s Children’s Champion’s Awards.
Both opted for black satin heels. Dannii added a simple pendant necklace and left her bobbed hair natural and loose whilst Alex piled her hair up and added a matching blue shadow to her eyes.
Who wins this frock off for you heatworld?
Alex is The One for me
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Katie Holmes vs. Louise Redknapp – who wore it best?
Katie Holmes was first to wear this contrast-lapel Stella McCartney tuxedo jacket last week when she attended the premiere for The Decision in NYC. Mrs Tom Cruise added skinny black trousers and cute polka dot heels. She left her silky locks loose and her make up sleek.
Louise Redknapp chose the same jacket for the Nintendo 3DS launch the other night, adding black city shorts, a jersey top and platform court shoes. With fresh make up and sunkissed hair, Louise was positively glowing.
Who wins heatworld?
Louise scores a goal with this look, totes wins
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Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber reveals that cancer has left him impotent
Back in 2009 Andrew Lloyd Webber underwent treatment for prostate cancer after the disease was caught in its early stages. In an interview for Piers Morgan’s Life Stories, the composer has spoken openly for the first time about his battle with the disease, which resulted in him having surgery to remove his prostate gland.
Andrew told Piers,
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Danielle Lloyd’s hospital dash
Danielle was admitted to the Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday suffering from severe stomach pains. She has been treated for dehydration and is awaiting the results of a scan to ascertain the health of her unborn child. All being well, she hopes to be discharged from hospital tomorrow.
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Katherine Jenkins: Lost in Translation
after watching Katie Piper: My Beautiful Friends last night, when she was criticised by burns survivor Emily Savage for comments on her good looks.
The original interview, which Emily saw in a Sunday newspaper, had been translated from a Belgian interview and it appeared that Katherine was complaining of how her good looks make it difficult for her to gain credibility as a classical artist.
Speaking about the article in last night’s episode, Emily said,
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The original interview, which Emily saw in a Sunday newspaper, had been translated from a Belgian interview and it appeared that Katherine was complaining of how her good looks make it difficult for her to gain credibility as a classical artist.
Speaking about the article in last night’s episode, Emily said,
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Freida Pinto and Dev Patel have a “two-week rule”
Let’s be honest, long distance relationships suck! You try and stay in touch as much as possible but the time difference is a pain in the backside causing you to get frustrated and argue all the time
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The 9 O'Clock News - Britney Spears is being sued for ten million dollars
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Poor Britney, just as she is getting her stuff together again bam, something else comes up. She is has been hit with a £10m lawsuit from former business partners Brand Sense because they claim she tried to cut them out of a business deal over her Radiance fragrance. Yes, ten million dollars over a perfume.
The suit is pretty amusing to read. "Britney secretly made a separate deal with Elizabeth Arden in a sneaky underhanded effort to circumvent and evade its obligations to Brand Sense."
We love Britney but the idea of her being sneaky just seems so weird. Sneaky? Are we talking about the same Britney Spears?
Radiance is Britney’s ninth perfume, we had no idea she had so many out. Can you name the other eight?
Perhaps she should release a new one to help pay off her legal fees, she could call it Sneaky or Deception
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Justin Bieber's lifestyle tips
Posted by heatworld 31 March 2011 09:59 Tags: Justin Bieber
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Justin Bieber shares his tips on how to be a good person. Yes you probably already have an idea of how this is going to be, well you would be wrong. His tips are actually quite sensible, if you’re a multi-millionaire of course.
So what do you think? Will you follow the Justin Bieber program?
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Cheryl Cole to be the voice of the new Big Brother?
Posted by heatworld 31 March 2011 11:51 Tags: Cheryl Cole Lady Gaga
It sounds like some kind of nightmare, Cheryl Cole presenting the revamped Big Brother on Channel 5? Cheryl Cole? Big Brother? CHANNEL 5?! Someone please pinch us quick.
Cheryl is still waiting to hear whether or not she’s got the judging job in the next series of the US X Factor and it seems as though Channel 5 think she’ll snap the offer up, especially as a source revealed that they’re offering her
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Lady Gaga’s UK gig...in an Air Field
Seeing as we’re used to the very eccentric Lady Gaga putting on spectacular albeit strange shows (which is why we love her), we were very surprised to hear her next big gig this side of the pond would take place in..wait for it....an airfield in Carlisle?
We thought maybe this was a case of botched sat-nav, but as it turns out it’s going to be the location for this years Radio One's Big Weekend Festival..Phew! We hope that after hearing
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Rihanna denies dating Colin Farrell. The world asks, why?
Rihanna and Colin Farrell first met on the Graham Norton Show in December 2010 and rumours floating around ever since. We are constantly hearing whispers spreading round the playground that Rihanna and Hollywood star Colin Farrell have been going out together.
Following the claims that the sexy pair have been texting each other, the singer now says she didn’t even get his phone number (What? What a waste). So apparently there’ll be no K I S S I N G
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