Sharon Stone Apologizes for“Karma” Comment

Is it something in the water? This week, more so than usual, there seems to be an overabundance of celebrities who are opening practicing the old “mouth and inserting foot” technique. After Hulk Hogan and family spoke ill of the young man gravely injured in a car wreck in which their son was driving, now Sharon Stone has said maybe the Chinese are just getting what was coming to them. What? Did Sharon Stone actually insinuate that the horrendous earthquake China just had and all the suffering the people are going through was a result of “bad karma” for its … Continue reading →

French Connection

Madonna is mad, and apparently you don’t want to see Madonna mad. Just ask the staff at the ultra swanky Carlton Intercontinental Hotel in Cannes, France. That’s where the Material Girl has been camping out for the last week while in town for the Cannes International Film Festival. According to French newspapers, the pop super duper star was irate when she discovered that a camera crew from a French television station snuck into her suite while she was out whooping it up at a late night party. The paper claims that Madonna was furious when footage of her hotel room … Continue reading →

Celeb Updates: Tori Wants Work and Jessica Wants to Marry

Now that Jennie Garth has signed up to return to her old stomping grounds, fellow “Beverly Hills, 90210” original cast member Tori Spelling is vigorously lobbying to return to the zip code that made her famous as well. According to reports, Spelling is currently in heated negotiations with producers of the CW’s new “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Insiders say the 35-year-old actress wants desperately to reprise her role as Donna Martin, especially now that her pal Garth has sealed the deal to guest star as a guidance counselor on the new show. Yesterday Spelling told PEOPLE magazine: “Jennie is already on … Continue reading →

Beware: Celebs Behind the Wheel

Hit me baby one more time… Is it possible to go an entire week without hearing about yet another Britney Spears fender bender? Apparently not. The reforming pop diva gives new meaning to the term repeat offender. Less than a month after she slammed into a SUV in L.A. Spears rear-ended a red Ford Explorer in Beverly Hills this afternoon. Witnesses on the scene described it as a “minor” car accident. Reports indicate that the 26-year-old singer was driving her white Mercedes-Benz SL65 from her Studio City home to downtown Beverly Hills when she rear-ended the Explorer. “I think she … Continue reading →

“Sex and the City” Star ‘s Secret Revealed

Did you know that Sarah Jessica Parker begged her agent to terminate her “Sex and the City” contract after signing up for the role? According to the actress, it’s true. The TV and film star revealed the news while on a press junket for the new “Sex and the City” movie. Parker says she was enjoying her pre-“Sex and the City” life picking and choosing various New York projects, which allowed her time to spend with her friends and family and she was terrified at the prospect of being tied to a TV show for an entire series. The 42-year-old … Continue reading →

Pop Culture Potpourri: Joan, Jennie and John

JOAN COLLINS It’s hard to believe, but Joan Collins still has men fighting over her. I’m not kidding. According to reports, the 74-year-old former “Dynasty” star recently sparked a bidding war between two affluent businessmen who were trying to win a date with her. The British newspaper the Daily Telegraph is reporting that a pair of rich guys became locked in a bidding battle as the actress stood by and watched at the Caudwell Children Legends Ball in London last week. A dinner date with Collins was one of the items being auctioned for charity. But no one could have … Continue reading →

Getting Axed in Hollywood—-Lindsay, Anne, and “The Sopranos”

So much for getting into the mind of a menace… At this point the role wouldn’t be a stretch for derailed actress Lindsay Lohan, but alas, studio bosses thought the risk for them would be far too significant. According to reports, Lohan has been axed as the star of an upcoming biopic of murderer Charles Manson. The repeat rehabber had signed on to play Nancy Pittman – a member of Manson’s “family” – in the independent film “Manson Girls.” That was more than a month ago. Now, reports say Lohan’s contract has been cancelled because studio big wigs fear the … Continue reading →

Diplomas for Stars—Better Late Than Never

The pursuit of higher education often falls by the wayside when a celebrity is trying to break into the world of show biz. Such was the case with country music star Gretchen Wilson. A decade ago the Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter dropped out of school in her native Tennessee to pursue her dream of becoming a star. It’s a decision Wilson says she has regretted for years, but come May 15th the songstress will finally be able to redeem herself. Next Thursday Wilson will don a cap and gown and graduate with hundreds of others during a ceremony she says her … Continue reading →

Nicole’s Post Baby Project

While her ex-husband is trying to keep his feet off Oprah’s couch Nicole Kidman is maintaining her footing with movie studios. The Oscar winner is not due to give birth for another two months, but reports say she has already signed on to star in her first major movie role post baby. According to Variety, Kidman is set to play legendary singer Dusty Springfield in a film chronicling her life. But not only has the Australian beauty agreed to star in the movie, but reports say she will produce it as well. Kidman’s return to the big screen will reunite … Continue reading →

Celebrities Cut to the Chase—How Refreshing!

Whoever said time heals all wounds obviously never broke off an engagement to Brad Pitt. I admit I have never been Gwyneth Paltrow’s biggest fan, but I must say I respect her honesty, especially when it comes to her dealing with questions regarding her failed relationship with the bodacious Brad Pitt. A couple of days ago while Paltrow was walking the red carpet at the L.A. premiere for her new movie “Iron Man,” a TV reporter asked if she had any well wishes to share with her one-time fiancé who is about to be a dad for the fifth time. … Continue reading →