Archive for October, 2009
Tito Jackson Has Pledged To Testify In Court For Michael Jackson’s Memorabilia
by cyan on Oct.31, 2009, under Artist, Music, Singer
Music producer David Gest – a close friend of the late ‘Beat It’ singer – is demanding damages from Julien’s Auction House for attaching ‘from the collection of David Gest’ to items they sold shortly after the pop icon’s death in June and has enlisted the star’s sibling to boost his case.
David claims he never owned many of the auctioned goods – including a Platinum RIAA Record Award for the album ‘Thriller’ – and that he never gave the auction house permission to use his name.
Speaking in support of David, Tito said: “I am amazed an auction house like Julien’s Auctions would use David Gest’s name to sell an item that was not his.
“There are a number of the items that they listed in their Michael Jackson catalogue on June 26th and 27th that never even belonged to David Gest.
“I will also testify in court that this RIAA Award Disc for Thriller Presented to Steve Manning never belonged to David Gest”.
Lots at the auction included a signed Jackson 5 album, which was expected to fetch up to $600 at the auction, but sold for $33,750, and a childhood painting done by Michael of Mickey Mouse and Pluto, which sold for $25,000, 25 times more than expected.
David said: “So much for the statement by Julien’s Auctions’ lawyer that they are ‘good honest folks’.
“I’m sure this will open the door for many others to question items they have sold.”
Steve Manning, a former publicist for the Jackson 5, has also pledged to give evidence if the case comes to court.
Julien’s Auctions’ denies any wrongdoing and Darren Julien, who runs the auction house, has filed a federal lawsuit to ask the judge to see through David’s legal action.
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Demi Moore And Ashton Kutcher Are Happy Because They Don’t Think About The Future
by cyan on Oct.31, 2009, under Actress

The 46-year-old actress and her 31-year-old husband believe they have a successful marriage because they are grateful for the time they spend together and try never to look beyond the present.
When asked what the secret to her happy relationship was, Demi replied: “I think that’s too big of a question to take on right now. I like to look at where I am in the present moment as being the highlight.”
Despite trying not to plan for the future, Demi – who has three daughter with ex-husband Bruce Willis – recently admitted she and Ashton have discussed having children of their own one day.
She said: “Why not? Everything is possible! We have so much to live for, and obviously one of them is to have a child. I’m very enthusiastic about all the possibilities that living together gives us.
“I’m an incurable optimist and a go-getter – it’s in my nature to focus much more on what makes me happy than what makes me nervous.”
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Gavin Rossdale Is Going To Perform With His Three-year-Old Son
by cyan on Oct.31, 2009, under Artist, Music, Singer
The ‘Swallowed’ singer says Kingston – his eldest child with wife Gwen Stefani – is already displaying signs of wanting to follow in the footsteps of his rocker parents and has promised him he can join them one day.
Gavin, 42, revealed: “At the last benefit we were at, he wanted to get on stage with me and sing.
“I told him we can, but we have to practice a bit first.”
Gavin added Kingston particularly loves the drums and always wants to help out in sound checks.
He told gossip website Popeater: “He always wants to come now. During the show, he loves to be on stage on the side. But he loves to play the drums during the sound checks and play with my guitar pedals. He likes to check the mic.”
Kingston and his brother, 14-month-old Zuma, often go on tour with Gavin and with Gwen’s band No Doubt, and Gwen said she valued the quality time with her children.
Speaking about a recent trip to Russia with Zuma, Gwen, 40, recently said: “It has been perfect. I knew I couldn’t be without him.”
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Take That Don’t Think They Are Very Good
by cyan on Oct.31, 2009, under Artist, Band, Music
The ‘Patience’ hitmakers – who have earned millions since they reformed in 2005 – say they often get disheartened by their writing and are constantly questioning their own abilities.
said: “I’m the most negative in the band, asking, ‘Can we do it better?’ all the time. I always question if what we are doing is good enough.”
His bandmate Mark Owen added: “Sometimes one of us has to go down a certain path with an idea before we all decide it’s s**t.”
However, Howard Donald says the group perform better as a unit now as Gary Barlow is no longer the sole songwriter.
He explained in the ‘Take That Presents: The Circus Live’ DVD: “We’ve got a much bigger friendship now that we ever did.
“Gary used to write everything at such a rate we were always catching up.”
Mark – who had two top 10 singles in the UK chart after the band split in 1996 – admits his own input in the band would be better if he could remember his dreams.
He explained: “I write great songs in my sleep. I sing lyrics into my phone.
“When I wake up in the morning it’s just me mumbling and falling asleep – but when I’m dreaming I hear all the string arrangements.”
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Robbie Williams Has Blasted Oasis For Doing A “13-year lap of honour”
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Singer

The ‘Bodies’ singer has criticised the ‘Live Forever’ hitmakers – who split this summer after relations between bandmates and brothers Liam and Noel Gallagher became unmanageable – for only releasing one good single in over a decade.
He said: “To be honest, I know there’s history between us and this isn’t very complimentary, but they’ve been doing a lap of honour for the past 13 years. There’s been the occasional gem here and there. ‘The Importance of Being Idle’, and well, that’s about it.”
The 35-year-old singer has also admitted he thinks his former friends are too “stubborn” to ever reunite.
He is quoted by Britain’s The Sun newspaper as saying: “Originally I thought they’d inevitably get back together because they are the band. But reading between the lines, they’re both really stubborn so I don’t think they will.”
Robbie became friends with the brothers in 1995 after he quit boy band Take That.
However, their friendship turned sour years later when Noel labelled him a “fat dancer from Take That”.
The ‘Angels’ star hit back, branding the guitarist a “mean-spirited nasty little dwarf” and reportedly sent a funeral wreath to the band following the release of their 2000 LP ‘Standing on the Shoulder of Giants’ with a note reading: “R.I.P. Heard your latest album .”
Meanwhile, Robbie – who has just release his highly-anticipated comeback single following a three-year-break – has shocked fans by pulling out of the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).
It has been reported the former Take That star is unhappy with the way his return to the charts has been handled.
MTV have blamed his withdrawal from the music award show on “scheduling conflicts”, while Robbie’s team have refused to comment.
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He said: “To be honest, I know there’s history between us and this isn’t very complimentary, but they’ve been doing a lap of honour for the past 13 years. There’s been the occasional gem here and there. ‘The Importance of Being Idle’, and well, that’s about it.”
The 35-year-old singer has also admitted he thinks his former friends are too “stubborn” to ever reunite.
He is quoted by Britain’s The Sun newspaper as saying: “Originally I thought they’d inevitably get back together because they are the band. But reading between the lines, they’re both really stubborn so I don’t think they will.”
Robbie became friends with the brothers in 1995 after he quit boy band Take That.
However, their friendship turned sour years later when Noel labelled him a “fat dancer from Take That”.
The ‘Angels’ star hit back, branding the guitarist a “mean-spirited nasty little dwarf” and reportedly sent a funeral wreath to the band following the release of their 2000 LP ‘Standing on the Shoulder of Giants’ with a note reading: “R.I.P. Heard your latest album .”
Meanwhile, Robbie – who has just release his highly-anticipated comeback single following a three-year-break – has shocked fans by pulling out of the MTV Europe Music Awards (EMAs).
It has been reported the former Take That star is unhappy with the way his return to the charts has been handled.
MTV have blamed his withdrawal from the music award show on “scheduling conflicts”, while Robbie’s team have refused to comment.
Sandra Bullock Is Surprised Her Husband Can Live With Her
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actress
The ‘Blind Side’ actress – who is married to motorbike enthusiast Jesse James – admits she can be very difficult and warned him about her habits before embarking on a relationship with him.
She said: “I know I’m not easy to deal with. I’m controlling, and I want everything orderly, and I need lists. My mind goes a mile a minute. I’m difficult on every single level. I’m aware that I can be annoying.
“It took someone like him who was unafraid. My energy can be daunting. Do you really want to wake up to this at five in the morning? Apparently, he did.”
Sandra also revealed she had no plans to even date Jesse let alone marry him.
She admitted to Parade magazine: “I had no intention of going out with him. I said no for a month, but then I got to know him. I wasn’t looking for a relationship.
“I didn’t grow up thinking, ‘I’m gonna get married and have someone take care of me. I always wanted to be happy, have a good time, work hard.”
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Jessica Simpson Likes Men With Intellectually Qualities
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actress, Singer
The singer-and-actress – who famously got chicken confused with tuna – doesn’t want to get bored in a relationship so wants a guy with brains.
She said: “I don’t want to get bored. I can bore out pretty easily, so I love intellectual men … people that will always keep me intrigued.”
The blonde beauty – who split from American footballer Tony Romo in July – also revealed she wants to be inspired by her next romance.
Jessica – who was previously married to Nick Lachey – said: “I definitely love a spiritual man – somebody that is going to always inspire me.
“I love artistic men – somebody that really understands their art. I like a confident man.”
Jessica is currently travelling the world filming her new TV show ‘The Price of Beauty’ and says it’s made her realise what she wants out of life.
She added to US TV show ‘Extra’: “I couldn’t have had this journey at a better time in my life, to seek out beauty, to seek out confidence and to seek out the power of a woman. It really is about who I am and what I want to become, and what’s going to make the best version of myself.”
The show sees Jessica jetting around the globe to see different interpretations of beauty.
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Family Is More Important To Jennifer Connelly
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actress

The ‘A Beautiful Mind’ actress – who raises sons Kai, 12, and Stellan, six, with husband Paul Bettany – admits she has no projects lined up for when she finishes filming ‘What’s Wrong With Virginia?’.
She said: “The biggest thing for me is wanting my kids to grow up safely and have happy lives. To me that’s enough.
“The family is the most important thing to me. I’m very blessed. I have gorgeous, healthy, funny kids and a good husband.
“Becoming a mother has made all the difference in terms of learning to take responsibility for my life. Parenthood changed the way I do everything.”
While both Jennifer and Paul have carved out successful acting careers, neither Kai – whose father is photographer David Dugan – nor Stellan want to follow in their footsteps.
She added to Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: “Stellan was saying for a while that he want to be an actor.
“But we just went on holiday where we did a lot of snorkelling and now he’s saying he wants to be a marine biologist. Weirdly, at exactly the same age, Kai said he wanted to be a marine biologist too.”
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Leona Lewis Is Still Hopeful After Being Punched By A Fan
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Singer

The ‘Bleeding Love’ singer was left badly bruised after being punched in the face by a mentally imbalanced devotee, who had queued for hours to meet her at a London book signing two weeks ago.
Speaking about the incident for the first time, Leona – who rose to fame after winning the 2006 series of British TV talent show ‘The X Factor’ – said the incident was an unfortunate side effect of her success.
She said: “It could have been worse. I’m still alive.
“It is just something you have to deal with when you have fame – and the positives far outweigh the negatives.
“I don’t like to dwell on the negatives. I’m a very positive person.”
Following the attack Peter Kowalczyk, 29 – himself a former contestant from ‘The X Factor’ – was detained by Leona’s security team and charged with the assault.
Peter was then sectioned under the Mental Health Act, and deemed unfit to appear at a hearing at a London court on Monday (26.10.09).
Leona – who cancelled a promotional tour of Germany following the attack - also said she’s not going to go over the top and hire more security to protect her, as she already has enough people “looking out” for her.
Leona also said she believes she would have made it as a singer, even if she hadn’t entered ‘The X Factor’.
She added to Sky News: “I was singing and performing for quite a time, and yes, I think I would have made it.”
Leona will play a homecoming show in her home district of Hackney in London next week.
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Dennis Hopper Is Fighting With Cancer
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actor
The ‘Easy Rider’ actor has now cancelled all his travel plans as he focuses on getting treatment through a “special programme” at the University of Southern California.
His manager Sam Maydew added: “We’re hoping for the best.”
The 73-year-old star had to cancel an appearance at Melbourne’s Australian Centre for the Moving Image, where a collection of his artwork and photography – ‘Dennis Hopper and the New Hollywood’ – is being shown.
Last month, Dennis was released from a New York hospital after being treated for dehydration.
It was initially reported the 73-year-old star was suffering from flu-like symptoms, but further details of his illness were not been released.
Dennis fell ill in New York while promoting his new TV series ‘Crash’, which is based on the 2004 Oscar-winning movie about racial and social tensions in Los Angeles of the same name. He plays music producer Ben Cendars.
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Nicole Kidman Is Scared Of Singing
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actress
The 42-year-old star – who has previously released duets with her ‘Moulin Rouge!’ co-star Ewan McGregor and British singer Robbie Williams – insists she hates performing in front of people and had to be persuaded to sing in new musical movie ‘Nine’.
She said: “I was terrified of it. I am not a natural singer in the sense that I don’t love getting up in front of a group of people and just belting out a tune. It needs to be coaxed out of me because I want my voice to tell a story and sometimes it doesn’t have the capacity to do that.”
The actress felt particularly pressured because director Rob Marshall had told her he envisaged her appearing as a “goddess” in the movie.
She told Empire magazine: “When Rob approached me, he told me a role had been written especially. He told me he wanted her to look like a goddess and I was a little overwhelmed by that.”
While Nicole was eventually persuaded to record her vocals, she has previously vowed never to sing with her husband, country music star Keith Urban.
She said: “We have our work, but most important is our life together, we don’t want to blend the two.”
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Mark Wahlberg And His Wife Are Happily Expecting A Baby
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actor
The ‘Shooter’ actor has revealed the sex of his fourth child with Rhea Durham, which is due next year.
The 38-year-old star said: “I’m having another girl. So I’ll have two girls and two boys.”
Mark and Rhea – who already have three children together, Ella, six, Michael, three and 13-month-old Brendan Joseph – are eagerly awaiting the latest addition to their family, but Mark is hoping it will be their last.
He explained: “I’m the youngest of nine, and my dad has a few others. No, four is enough. We were all raised with a lot of love. But we didn’t get the kind of attention I think that we all needed.
“My parents had to provide to put food on the table. My mission in life is to raise my kids right. With all the success I’ve had in the world, if I fail at that, my life means nothing.”
But if Rhea wants more children, Mark admits he’ll let her have her way.
He joked to People magazine: “My wife is allowed to pick the magic number… as many as she wants to have.
“What I want to do is I want to raise my kids right. I want to give them the world, but I also want them to appreciate it.”
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Jay-Z Wish To Be A Wedding DJ
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Music

The multimillionaire rapper said he would put on an extravagant show, using a pre-recorded set-list rather than employing professional skills.
He said: “I’ve got a whole plan. I’m gonna get me a little Serato set, some DJ software. I’m gonna work on that for six months, then I’m gonna find out which DJ makes the most and charge double and tour, do bar mitzvahs, weddings.”
The 39-year-old star – who is married to Beyonce Knowles – admits his services won’t come cheap, but promises he will be worth the money, and advises people to approach him early to get even better value.
He added: “I’m gonna have video behind me and dancers. I’m gonna have people just go out and pour champagne when I get to a certain song. I’m going to make a whole show of this thing.
“If you want to book me, book me early, because the prices will be a little better because when I get good, I’m really going to go for it.”
The rapper – whose real name is Shawn Carter – also said he’d think up a DJ name for his shows to wow guests.
He said: “I’m definitely going to go by a different name. I want people to hear it and be like, ‘Wow!’. It’s got to look good in lights.”
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Lindsay Lohan Has Been Seen Kissing And Cuddling
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actress, Model
The 23-year-old actress – who has been in an on/off relationship with DJ Samantha Ronson since 2008 – met Petey Wright during a photo shoot at Hollywood’s Chateau Marmont hotel on Wednesday (28.10.09).
Sources on the set claim the pair couldn’t keep their hands off each other during the shoot, running to her nearby hotel room as soon as the photographer said he was finished.
An insider told X17Online: “Lindsay was all over Petey during the sexy photo shoot, and it continued when the shoot ended. They headed into a room at the Chateau for two hours and Lindsay couldn’t keep her hands off of him – and vice versa!”
Lindsay and Petey finally emerged from the hotel at 1.30am and drove to nearby Wonderland club, where they spent just under two hours kissing and cuddling in a corner.
A staff member said: “Oh my god! I was at Wonderland club tonight and Lindsay was there with some hot model guy named Petey.
“She posted a picture of him on her Twitter! She had her hand on his leg the whole time between kisses, and they stayed for two hours. I can’t believe it!”
Lindsay – who left the club alone – later posted a photo of Petey on her Twitter account, with a message about how much she enjoyed working with him.
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Hugh Jackman Has A Happy Marriage Because He Has Date Nights
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actor

The ‘X-Men Origins: Wolverine’ star - who has been married to Deborra-Lee Furness since 1996 – has revealed he and Deborra always make time to just be with one another to keep the romance in their relationship alive.
He told America’s OK! magazine: “Make sure you have a date night just the two of you together, without the kids.”
The 41-year-old actor has two adopted children, Oscar, nine, and Ava, four, with his wife – who he met on the set of Australian TV show ‘Correlli’.
Although Hugh will be acting alongside James Bond actor Daniel Craig in play ‘Steady Rain’ – which is running on New York’s famous Broadway theatre district – on Halloween (31.10.09), he will still be making time for his family.
He said: “I’m going to be trick-or-treating. I’ll help them get dressed.”
Hugh has often spoken of how he knew he would marry Deborra-Lee as soon as he saw her on the ‘Correlli’ set in 1995.
He said: “She was beautiful and larger than life. Everyone on set was in love with her. I had a crush on her for ages and started planning my proposal after three months.”
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Michael Jackson’s Memorabilia Leads To Court
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Singer

The music producer – a close friend of the late ‘Thriller’ star – is demanding damages from Julien’s Auctions for attaching his name to items they sold shortly after the pop icon’s death in June.
Papers filed in Shelby County Chancery Court in Tennessee by David allege ‘The Collection of David Gest’ was used to describe items he had never owned and claim no discussions ever took place to give the auction house permission to use his name.
Lots included a signed Jackson 5 album, which was expected to fetch up to $600 at the auction, but sold for $33,750, and a childhood painting done by Michael of Mickey Mouse and Pluto, which sold for $25,000, 25 times more than expected.
David said: “Julien’s Auctions deceived buyers by letting them believe I owned many of these items when I did not. Every individual who purchased items I never owned was falsely duped into thinking they were part of my collection. Each individual who bought an item I never owned needs to be notified of that fact. This is an act of fraud and I will prove that in court. Julien’s Auctions was notified of their wrongdoing by my lawyer Edward Bearman months ago and they did nothing to rectify their actions.”
Darren Julien, who runs the auction house, has filed a federal lawsuit to ask the judge to see through David’s legal action.
In his filing, Darren insists he would never have used the name of the producer – who was previously married to Liza Minnelli – without good reason as potential buyers would not be impressed by a man who “reportedly sued his wealthy ex-wife for $10 million”.
Jerry Hawxhurst, the lawyer acting on behalf of the auctioneers, blasted David’s action.
He said: “A complaint like the one that was filed is what happens when people make ridiculous claims against good, honest folks like Darren Julien and his company, Julien’s Auctions. Gest should be ashamed of himself for trying to trade on Michael Jackson’s memory.”
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Papers filed in Shelby County Chancery Court in Tennessee by David allege ‘The Collection of David Gest’ was used to describe items he had never owned and claim no discussions ever took place to give the auction house permission to use his name.
Lots included a signed Jackson 5 album, which was expected to fetch up to $600 at the auction, but sold for $33,750, and a childhood painting done by Michael of Mickey Mouse and Pluto, which sold for $25,000, 25 times more than expected.
David said: “Julien’s Auctions deceived buyers by letting them believe I owned many of these items when I did not. Every individual who purchased items I never owned was falsely duped into thinking they were part of my collection. Each individual who bought an item I never owned needs to be notified of that fact. This is an act of fraud and I will prove that in court. Julien’s Auctions was notified of their wrongdoing by my lawyer Edward Bearman months ago and they did nothing to rectify their actions.”
Darren Julien, who runs the auction house, has filed a federal lawsuit to ask the judge to see through David’s legal action.
In his filing, Darren insists he would never have used the name of the producer – who was previously married to Liza Minnelli – without good reason as potential buyers would not be impressed by a man who “reportedly sued his wealthy ex-wife for $10 million”.
Jerry Hawxhurst, the lawyer acting on behalf of the auctioneers, blasted David’s action.
He said: “A complaint like the one that was filed is what happens when people make ridiculous claims against good, honest folks like Darren Julien and his company, Julien’s Auctions. Gest should be ashamed of himself for trying to trade on Michael Jackson’s memory.”
Jamie Foxx Seems Too Old For Love.
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Actor
The ‘Law Abiding Citizen’ star insists he has no problems meeting potential girlfriends, but they soon lose interest in him when they realise his advancing years.
He is quoted by Britain’s Daily Express newspaper as saying: “What’s weird is when you meet a girl who is 23 and you are talking to her, even her voice is high-pitched, she’s young.
“You ask her how old she is, she says, ‘23, how old are you?’ and when I tell her I’m 41 it’s like I’ve just told her I have cancer. It’s ‘Oh my God, how long have you had that?’”
While the ‘Soloist’ actor is struggling to relate to younger women, he can console himself by knowing he is still a hit with older ladies.
After pictures of Jamie naked appeared on the internet earlier this year, 58-year-old actress Kirstie Alley posted a series of saucy messages claiming they were in a relationship.
She wrote on her Twitter page: “I don’t need to see Mr. Foxx’s naked picture. I see him naked three times a week… standing over me.”
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Taylor Swift Has Introduced Her “amazing” Boyfriend To Her Mom
by cyan on Oct.30, 2009, under Artist, Singer

The 19-year-old singer – who has reportedly been dating the 17-year-old actor Taylor Lautner after they met on set of their romantic comedy ‘Valentine’s Day’ – took the ‘Twilight’ hunk out for dinner with her mom Andrea Swift on Monday night, sparking rumours their relationship is getting serious.
She said: “Are we an item? I don’t know. He’s an amazing guy and we’re really close. And, yep, were in a movie together and I’m really excited about seeing it.”
The songstress is so desperate to see herself looking loved-up with Taylor on the big screen, she has begged movie bosses to let them watch the an advanced version of the film in private.
She explained to CMT Radio host Cody Alan: “I haven’t seen ‘Valentine’s Day’ at all. So hopefully we’ll get to do a private screening because we both wanna see it so bad ’cause our scene was so much fun to do.”
The blonde songstress recently admitted she was keen to start dating again following her split from Jonas Brothers singer Joe Jonas last October.
Taylor and Taylor were spotted together at a Los Angeles Kings hockey game last weekend.
She recently admitted: “I love him, he’s so cute.”
‘Valentine’s Day’ is due for release next year.
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Cher’s Daughter Says Getting Sober Gave Her The Confidence To Start Her Gender Re-assignment Surgery
by cyan on Oct.29, 2009, under Daughter
Chastity Bono – the 40-year-old daughter of the ‘Believe’ singer and her late husband Sonny who is now living as a man called Chaz – never felt comfortable being a female and knew the time was right to have a sex change.
Chaz said: “It wasn’t a sudden decision. I’ve been doing therapy for a long time. It’s a long process going back almost a decade. I got clean and sober in 2004 and I couldn’t have done this before that.
“I always felt like the male from the time I was a child. There wasn’t much feminine about me. I believe that gender is something between your ears not between your legs. That is something I discovered in the early 90s. It was just a long process of being comfortable enough to do something about it. I was turning 40 and I thought it’s now or never.”
Chaz began the process in March by taking male hormone pills but the complete change will take some time to progress.
Chaz revealed on US TV show ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “I will be changing for about four to five years in total but I’ll be on testosterone for the rest of my life. The nice thing about this process is it is slow. I am literally going through puberty.”
However, Chaz wouldn’t reveal what surgery she would be having, saying: “That’s a personal decision and I don’t really feel comfortable talking about anything below the waist.”
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Anna Paquin Find It “weird” When She Gets Nude On Screen.
by cyan on Oct.29, 2009, under Actress

The former child actress – who won an Oscar aged 11 for her part in ‘The Piano’ – doesn’t mind baring all for scenes in her steamy US drama series ‘True Blood’ but understands it is difficult for people to stop thinking of her as a “sweet” young star.
She said: “It’s been a gradual evolution for me. It’s probably weird for people to watch it and if they have this image of me as a sweet little child, but it’s not weird for me.
“My wardrobe is awesome. I’m practically naked the entire time – what’s not to love?”
New Zealand-born Anna – who is dating her co-star, Stephen Moyer, who plays vampire Bill Compton in the show – also explained that casting good looking actors in the show was essential to explain the allure which vampires have.
The 27-year-old beauty added to Britain’s Daily Star newspaper: “Vampires are dangerously sexy. And In TV and film they cast very good looking people in those roles.
“If they weren’t wildly attractive then the whole bloodsucking thing wouldn’t be such a turn on. I’m sure that probably helps.”
‘True Blood’ is set in US in an alternative world where vampires live alongside humans after the invention of synthetic blood allows them to sustain their lives without killing people. Anna plays telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse, who embarks on a relationship with Bill.
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Dannii Minogue ‘Posed Nude To Pay Off Her Debts’ For Playboy
by cyan on Oct.29, 2009, under Singer, Sisters
The Australian singer says she was forced to strip off for the men’s magazine because she owed £150,000 and was too proud to ask her pop star sister Kylie to help her financially.
She said: “Kylie knew why I was doing it. I could have asked her for the money, but it wasn’t in my nature.
“I never wanted to admit the trouble I was in. I should have been looking at my finances.”
Dannii appeared on the cover of Playboy in October 1995. The magazine sold out in less than four days and became one of the best-selling Australian editions.
However, the 38-year-old beauty admits it was difficult for her to go against her father Ron and mother Carol’s wishes.
She explained: “My parents didn’t want me to do it. My dad was saying, ‘Doing this is forever – you can never, ever change it.’
“I would never disclose how much I was paid – but it had to be a lot to look at my parents’ faces and see the anguish in my dad’s eyes.”
Despite the upset it caused her father, Dannii – who had divorced husband Julian McMahon earlier that year – felt “liberated” by the experience.
She said: “I don’t regret it, but I feel relieved that people know why I did it – it’s a huge weight off my shoulders.
“It was actually fun and I did feel liberated. I looked at the pictures and thought, ‘I look all right!’ “
Dannii broke down in tears as she spoke with TV talk show host Piers Morgan about her financial problems and also 41-year-old Kylie’s battle with breast cancer.
Speaking about supporting the ‘Wow’ hitmaker – who was diagnosed with the disease in 2005 – Dannii added: “You just go to another depth. You find strength within yourself that you never knew you had because you never needed it before.
“The proper one is the five-year all-clear and we’re not there yet. She’s been so strong. In my head it’s not going to come back, that’s just not going to happen.”
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Keisha Buchanan Forgive’s The Sugababes And Her Ex-Bandmates
by cyan on Oct.29, 2009, under Artist, Band, Singer

The singer – who was ousted from the girl band last month after months of bitter feuds – insists she holds “no hard feelings” towards her former bandmates Amelle Berrabah and Heidi Range, or new member Jade Ewen.
Keisha, 25, said: “I’ve cried so many tears. I’m over the worst. I believe I am stronger for it all. The girls are my friends. I’m certainly concerned about them and wish them only the best.
“There’s no hard feelings with the girls, it’s time to move on. I don’t want to cry anymore. We all couldn’t work together anymore – we weren’t happy, me and Heidi. I was depressed. You shouldn’t have to go to work treading on eggshells.”
Keisha has been supported since leaving the group by her former bandmate Mutya Buena, who exited the band and was replaced by Amelle in December 2005.
However, the ‘Overload’ singer was quick to deny speculation she, Mutya and third founding Sugababes star Siobhan Donaghy – who was replaced by Heidi in 2001 – are set to work together again.
She said: “Mutya’s been very supportive. It’s been good tot talk with her and have so many friends look out for me.
“We’re not forming another band, that is out of the question. But we are friends of course.”
Instead, Keisha is now focusing on her upcoming solo album, which she is planning to release in 2010.
She added to Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper: “I’m doing fine – I’ve been focusing on my solo project and my new look. I’ve been to Paris Fashion Week and I had the best time.
“I’m really excited about 2010. I’m in the studio working out my new sound – and I’m finally OK with things. I have learned to smile again.”
British R‘n’B star Taio Cruz recently offered to help Keisha conquer the pop charts on her own.
The ‘Break Your Heart’ singer – who recently collaborated with Cheryl Cole – said: “I would absolutely work with Keisha if she wanted me to. She can be sure that I will help her out.”
Source: BANG Showbiz
Stephen Gately’s Will Missing
by cyan on Oct.29, 2009, under Singer
The Boyzone singer – who died aged 33 from an acute pulmonary oedema, a build-up of fluid in the lungs, at his holiday home in Majorca on October 10 – left behind a £7.2 million fortune and the hunt is now on to find the document, which was supposed to be unveiled to his family on (29.10.09).
His civil partner Andrew Cowles, 32, has been told the will is safe in the hands of a London-based solicitors firm but he doesn’t know which solicitor has the copy of the last wishes.
A source close to Andrew told Ireland’s Daily Mirror newspaper: “It really is panic stations. They can’t locate Stephen’s will anywhere. Nobody from the firm has got in touch with him to say they have it. Everything is up in the air now.”
Meanwhile, Westlife star Mark Feehily – whose group is also managed by Boyzone manager Louis Walsh – has spoken about his regret at not seeing Stephen in the months leading up to his death.
Mark, 29, told BANG Showbiz: “We’ve seen Boyzone umpteen times over the last few years and we’ve supported them. But the last time I saw Stephen was about a year ago when we were on a TV show together. It’s such a tragedy.”
Source: BANG Showbiz
Corey Feldman Devastated By His Impending Divorce
by cyan on Oct.29, 2009, under Actor

The ‘Lost Boys’ actor insists he doesn’t want to split from his wife of seven years, Susannah, after she filed papers last week.
His representative said: “Corey is deeply hurt and saddened by this unexpected change in their relationship, and has done nothing to contribute to the demise of the marriage.
“He is hopeful that he and Susie can work to resolve this quickly and amicably, and he is fully committed to doing what is best for the welfare of their son.”
Susannah cited “irreconcilable differences” in the papers filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on October 22.
She has requested legal and physical custody of their five-year-old son Zen, with Corey paying spousal and child support, while having visitation rights.
Corey and Susannah married in 2002 – nine months after meeting in a nightclub – on the final episode of reality show ‘The Surreal Life’.
In 2007, Corey revealed how Susannah and his son had helped him overcome his depression and drug abuse problem.
He said: “Six years together and we’re still in love. Whereas I used to get depressed or neurotic or dwell on things, I see my son’s bright eyes and smile in the morning, and suddenly, I don’t feel like I’m depressed anymore. There’s nothing to be depressed about when you’ve got that.”
Source: BANG Showbiz
Lady Gaga Is Giving A Lock Of Her Hair With Her Music
by cyan on Oct.29, 2009, under Music, Singer

The ‘Paparazzi’ singer is preparing to release a deluxe version of her new album ‘The Fame Monster’ as a special-edition art book next month with a number of bizarre gifts, including a piece of her blonde hair, a personal note from the songstress and a jigsaw puzzle.
The collector’s sets will also be filled with pictorials, posters, fanzines, paper dolls, 3D glasses and a behind-the-scenes look at her bizarre life.
As well as all the hits from the 2008 LP ‘The Fame’, the updated album will feature eight new tracks, including ‘Telephone’ – a duet with Beyonce Knowles.
Gaga is currently rehearsing hard for ‘The Monster Ball Tour’, which will coincide with the updated LP.
She explained: “I’ve been training for two hours a day to get ready for this. I sing on the treadmill! I do cardio and weights on top of my rehearsals. I want to get my whole body in prime condition so I can carry the show.”
The singer – who is known for her outrageous fashion choices and party lifestyle – also admitted she has tried hard to look “interesting” while allowing her to grow in self confidence.
She explained to Canada’s Flare magazine: “Fashion saved my life. It was complete liberation… it made me feel powerful, ambitious and much more resilient.
“We all need an image that screams, ‘I’m an individual!’ I think Jennifer Aniston is beautiful – she’s gorgeous – but I prefer to look interesting rather than pretty.”
‘The Fame Monster’ is due for release in the US on November 24.
Source: BANG Showbiz


