Gossip Fodder

TomKat Sets the Date

2006-10-26T16:43:36Z

Well, it's official. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes are finally tying the knot. Cruise's reps have confirmed to People that the couple will wed in Italy on November 18th. Giorgio Armani has been hired to design the wedding attire and Katie says she's already picked her dress. I do wonder why it's taken these two so long to get this done. Forever it was supposed to be in "July sometime" and then "Definitely August." This is the first time they've given an actual date so I guess I have to buy it, but there is still something so fishy about these two. They have yet to be seen with Suri in public and they are just always together. I'm convinced she's a pod person and he's the only one who can speak her language.

IMDB reports that two journalists from the TV network E! have been fired after sneaking through a gate and onto the grounds of Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie's Hollywood Hills home. E! says they never authorized the trespassing and have since fired the camera operator and producer who did the sleuthing. Brad Pitt says he plans to file criminal charges. Well, I guess so. I consider filing criminal charges when someone steps backward and smushes my foot at Starbucks so...here, here.

I have to admit I'm a little bummed about this piece of news. CNN tells us that Britney Spears has officially named her new son Jayden James. Sources close to the pop singer told the media a few weeks back that the baby was named Sutton Pierce, giving him the same initials as her first son, Sean Preston. I thought that was hilarious and even a little clever. But Jayden James? That's not hilarious, nor is it clever, Brit. It's really just a little trashy, which is what people expect from you. You've gotta trip 'em up if you want to stay on top, girl.

-Amy Maloof

A Hitch in Madonna's Adoption Plan

2006-10-23T01:04:02Z

Wow. This strikes me as exceedingly awkward. According to CNN, the father of the Malawian boy Madonna is in the process of adopting now says he never intended to give the boy up for good, but rather to be raised on his behalf until finished with school. He claims he did not understand the documents regarding the impending adoption, and would never have agreed to Madonna's plan to make the boy his son.

Okay, wow. Apparently, plans are still underway for the boy to stay with Madonna for the next 18 months while Malawian officials make their final decision, but this whole thing seems to me an incredibly bad idea. Why must she make things so difficult? Why couldn't she just adopt a child from a country who approves of adoption? And why not - before things go too far - give the kid back before her whole life dissolves into legal nightmares? Oy. I miss the good ol' days of Madonna. The ones before she spoke with a British accent.

- Amy Maloof

T.R. Knight: Out of the Closet

2006-10-20T18:39:58Z

CNN reports that Vince Vaughn, in the wake of all those break-up rumors, will be filing a "legal complaint" against the tabloids who were talking smack, according to a statement released by a London law firm. If a settlement cannot be reached, the case "is expected to go to jury trial in London's High Court" next year. Vaugh's spokesperson could not be reached for comment so this is all a bit questionable. Either way, I wouldn't mess with that dude. He's huge. But - please don't tell him I said so.

T.R. Knight, star of ABC's "Grey's Anatomy", has confirmed exclusively to People that he is gay. Knight, 33, plays Dr. George O'Malley on the popular show, and says he wanted to quiet the rumors about his sexuality so people would stop obsessing. Interesting. I wasn't part of the message board buzz on this one, so I never really spent any time thinking about it, but perhaps this is a thrilling piece of news for some. Until Tom Cruise is outed by the "Church" when he's pushed even them too far, though, I won't get overly involved when peeps be leavin' the closet.

- Amy Maloof

Nicole Kidman: Not Pregnant

2006-10-15T09:45:59Z

Everyone thought Nicole Kidman was preggers - even my mother who doesn't give a damn about celebrity gossip was convinced - but it turns out...not so much. A Socialite's Life is reporting that Kidman, newly married to musician Keith Urban, appeared at the Rome Film Festival thin as a rail in a super-tight ensemble, causing the rumor mill to hush for a quick moment. Turns out that those pics from this summer, depicting a growing belly bump, really were altered. All's I know is, if she's interested in reproducing anytime soon, she needs to lay off the Botox IV she's hooked up to 24/7. Oy.

And according to People, Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn are still on. The actress, who recently appeared on Oprah, denied their split to the audience and millions of people at home. I'm actually interested to know when they made it official in the first place...? Every time I saw Aniston on a show in the past, she went silent at the mention of anything Vince. The host would show pictures of them kissing behind a tree (we all saw those ones - sneaky, sneaky!) and she'd somehow find a way to dodge the question, bowing her head coyly, and drinking from the requisite mug. I understand her reluctance after the Brad debacle, but it's bordering on creepy to ignore hard evidence. I'm glad she finally fessed up. We can all sleep a little easier now. Phew.

- Amy Maloof

Hollywood is Baby Crazed

2006-10-04T20:39:25Z

Pink is the New Blog reports that Maggie Gyllenhaal gave birth to a new baby girl Tuesday evening. Apparently she's named the poor thing Ramona; unless she was a huge fan of the books, I find this name choice inexcusable. That baby better have Jake's (sigh) and Maggie's baby blues to make up for it all.

People recently announced Tori Spelling's pregnancy. The (rather frightening, very plasticized) actress is married to actor Dean McDermott; this will be Spelling's first child, and McDermott's third. That baby would have been in the money if things hadn't gone down the way they had. Didn't she end up with only like 200 grand? Ouch.

And last, but not least, Hollywood Rag has announced Madonna's decision to adopt a young boy from Malawi. The country has lifted its ban on non-resident adoptions for the pop singer, who took an interest in the country after learning of the many orphaned children who lost their parents to AIDS. This will be Madonna's first adopted child; she has two biological children to date. Everyday I drive past The Kaballah Center and keep my eyes peeled for the pop queen. Nothing yet, but I'll keep you posted.

-Amy Maloof

George Michael Screws Up Again

2006-10-03T18:45:00Z

Oh, George Michael. What are you doing? The incredibly slow-to-learn, rather over-the-hill pop singer was yet again arrested for doing something he wasn't supposed to. This time, it was for possession of pot, which the London police discovered after finding GM slumped over his steering wheel, blocking an intersection. Can someone get this dude some help? Or at least direct him to do what he's gotta do in the privacy of his own home? Oy.

Shocking news: Jude Law and Sienna Miller are back on, and Law regrets cheating with that horrid nanny. Yawn, yawn, yawn. They are quite sweet together, though, and if they can, in the words of Tim Gunn, "make it work", then make it work. Just do it quietly, please. Thank you.

-Amy Maloof

Wedding Bells in Tinsel Town

2006-10-01T01:19:46Z

People is reporting that Anna Nicole Smith and her long-term attorney Howard Stern made their relationship more "official" in a "low-key" "commitment ceremony" in the Bahamas on Thursday. C'mon. Just another chapter, entitled "Publicity Stunt 774", in the pulp fiction that is her life.

In more refreshingly not-fake news, CNN reports that Amanda Peet and screenwriter David Benioff are expecting a baby and will marry this weekend. Peet, four months pregnant, admitted to Dave Letterman on his "Late Show" that her nickname on the set of her new (and horrid) show, "Studio 60", is "Fatty." Oh, Hollywood. I do enjoy that Ms. Peet, though. So cute and normal-seeming. I'm glad she'll have something to look forward to when that nightmare of a "drama" gets canned.

-Amy Maloof

Anna Nicole Smith Has a Baby Daddy

2006-09-27T05:04:00Z

CNN reports that Howard Stern, Anna Nicole Smith's long time attorney and friend, is the father of her new baby daughter. Stern revealed this fact on "Larry King Live", explaining he and Smith have been together for a "very long time" and kept it a secret because of the lawyer-client relationship. This seems more than a little absurd. True, she's needed some serious legal counsel over the years, but I'm thinking she could have just hired a new lawyer? But this makes a lot of sense. I always wondered what in hell was really going on between those two, as he stuck by her side through all her crazy trips to the dentist and monologues about pickles. (Yes, fine, okay I watched her show.) Well, either way, I wish 'em the best of luck.

- Amy Maloof

Ashlee Simpson Takes the Stage

2006-09-26T06:44:58Z

Man. At moments like this, it really sucks that I can't teleport to wherever I want to go. Okay, that always sucks. But... Ashlee Simpson in a professional theatrical production? If I were in London, I'd hightail it to the West End and gawk at "Chicago" ASAP. How did this possibly come about? I know that last year there were rumors about Britney making an appearance in "Sweet Charity," but that girl can dance if nothing else. Ashlee, on the other hand, has no redeeming performing qualities. I highly approve of her new nose, and am utterly impressed by the Olympic stylistic team that has reworked her into the hotter Simpson sister, but no matter what they do to the outer package, she will never, ever be a Broadway star. I don't think. Check out one of the disturbing pics here.

-Amy Maloof

Paris and Lindsay's Home Videos

2006-09-22T18:23:48Z

This video from TMZ shows Lindsay Lohan out on the street late at night, kicking, and stretching, and doing God knows what else. There's speculation that she was probably high on pain killers and after watching, I've got to agree. Or...maybe she was recording a music video and we didn't see the camera crew? Or...she was on fire and we didn't see the fire?

Here's another enjoyable video from TMZ which shows Paris Hilton giving a homeless dude a 100 dollar bill. You'd think she'd learn to stay away from fast food, or at least have one of her minions fetch it for her, because every time she attempts to buy it, she gets arrested or has to give away money because people are watching. This chick really is incredibly dumb. That guy doesn't even look very homeless. There are times I look more homeless than that. Tighten up, Paris. We share a birthday.

-Amy Maloof

Celebrity Doctor's Notes

2006-09-18T21:54:42Z

CNN reports that the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son, 20-year-old Daniel Smith, was not due to a "suicidal overdose." The pathologist who performed the second autopsy, did confirm that Daniel Smith was on anti-depressants, which caused some speculation about possible suicide. The psychiatrist who prescribed the meds says the dosage was low, and the depression minor and girl-related. I remember watching Daniel on his mom's horrendous show and marveling at how normal he seemed after such a crazy life. Apparently there was no foul play involved, but I just don't understand how something like this happens. He just up and died while chilling in the hospital room? The whole thing is seriously fishy.

In other, more frivolous, news, Access Hollywood is reporting that our danger-loving lady Lindsay Lohan fractured her wrist in two places, after a fall at Milk Studios in New York. She was there attending a Fashion Week event, and slipped on the (allegedly) slick ground. L. Lo's mom drove in from Long Island to keep her company at St. Vincent's, while her attorney started plans to sue Milk Studios for their groundkeeping negligence. At least she was wearing undies?

-Amy Maloof

Whitney Says Goodbye, Lohan Says Hello?

2006-09-15T00:49:35Z

CNN is reporting the break-up of Whitney Houston and Bobby Brown's 14-year marriage. Looks like Crackhead finally got her act together on this one, albeit 13 years late. Excited fans shouldn't get their hopes up too high (ha, high) - this is only a legal separation, which the two already endured a few years back. We'll just have to keep our fingers crossed, although I'm not even sure for whom at this point. Both members of that marriage scared the crap out of me on Being Bobby Brown. Shudder.

Is L.Lo getting hitched or not? According to MSNBC, sources say that Lindsay Lohan has informed her (crazy) mother Dina that she's getting married to her boyfriend-of-not-that-long, Harry Morton. Last month he was spotted shopping for a diamond ring at Cartier, and it looks like said-ring is now on chica's left ring finger. Friends claim the two may already be married. I'm not sure what's going on here, but I just wish she'd put some damn underwear on. Enough already!

-Amy Maloof

Britney Births a Boy

2006-09-13T00:52:10Z

People is reporting that Britney Spears, 24, delivered her second child, a boy, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Sources say the whole thing went smoothly, validating Britney's earlier claim to People that childbirth would be a "piece of cake." Hmm. I think it's fair to assume there were a truck-load of drugs involved (as well as a Frappucino or four) to ease the pain. Not that Brit isn't a trooper; staying married to Kevin Federline (that's K-Fed to you) for two years merits some sort of cash prize.

I hate to admit I had any personal stake in the issue, but I was a teensy bit excited for the Spederline to have a baby girl. You know her name would have been ridiculous, her outfits insane, and who doesn't want a Mini-Me Britney crawling around? Sigh.

And so the countdown begins for Baby Number Three. Or is two-babies-per-woman the quota K-Fed needs to fill before packin' up and shuffling on? Oh, please. He'll never hop off that gravy (Cheeto?) train.

- Amy Maloof

Law and Order. Celebrity Style.

2006-09-08T16:32:21Z

Linday Lohan's reps confirmed to People that her - allegedly - stolen Hermes bag, containing a good chunk of expensive jewelry and her asthma medication, was returned today. A spokesman for Scotland Yard said a "member of the public" contacted the authorities and the bag was thereafter returned. It's yet to be determined whether anything has been stolen; I'll be shocked if it's all recovered. This comes quickly on the heels of those underwear-free photos of the Lohan scattered all over the web. (Very NSFW, so be forewarned.) Yow - rough few days. The 20-year-old paparazzi princess was traveling in Europe with boyfriend Harry Morton for the premiere of her new movie, Bobby, at the Venice Film Festival.

E! Online is reporting that Jessica Simpson's publicist, Rob Shuter, will no longer speak on behalf on of the bubbly blonde - manager dad Joe Simpson fired him last week. The problems started when Shuter recently implied to People that Simpson was involved with John Mayer, resulting in a flurry of tabloid one-upmanship that ended with US Weekly reporting their breakup. Jessica went on The View this week to clear things up: she is not dating Mayer. And so came the axe. Don't mess with Papa Bear.

In other It Girl news, Paris Hilton's rep assures clamoring fans that although Hilton repeatedly claims her DUI arrest was "nothing" - that she wasn't drunk only hungry and speeding towards an In-N-Out burger - she is still taking the situation very seriously. We believe you.

-Amy Maloof

Baby Suri Lives!

2006-09-06T18:28:30Z

Dare I believe it? Does Baby Suri really exist and did Katie Couric actually show the pics on the night of her big CBS debut? I wouldn't know, as my DVR gave me a little treat by conveniently shutting down just in the nick of time, but if what I hear is true, great planning on her part. No better way to boost your potentially iffy approval ratings than by pimping out the TomKitten!

I hate (hate!) to admit this, but Suri looks like both Tom and Katie (Holmes not Couric - but wouldn't that be fun?) and she does, in fact, have both "pretty blue eyes" and "beautiful black hair" like all those creepy, robot, Scientologist "people" told us she did. Is this what all my obsessing boils down to? A normal baby that photographs well? I refuse to believe this is the end!

And on a sidenote, was Katie Couric really allowed to do that? Vanity Fair released its October issue today, with the promised Suri pics inside, and I can't imagine they wanted their story scooped by KC; I feel like she broke some sort of journalism code of honor. Not that I won't be plunking down my 5 bucks anyways as soon as I can break away from work...but still.

-Amy Maloof