Pop Culture Potpourri: Duff Changing Zip Codes and the Queen of Green

Hilary Duff was in diapers when Beverly Hills, 90210 was a ratings success. Now nearly two decades after the popular teen drama hit the airwaves Duff could get the chance to make her mark on the show. E! News is reporting that producers recently approached the 20-year-old singer-actress to star in the CW’s upcoming Beverly Hills, 90210 spinoff. Insiders say Duff is being considered for the role of Annie, the principal’s daughter at West Beverly Hills High. If she commits she would join Dustin Milligan and Nip/Tuck’s AnnaLynne McCord, who have already signed up to star in the show. Former … Continue reading →

Real Stars Don’t Sign Wallpaper

Not that anyone should mistake Paris Hilton for a real movie star, but the truth is she did reportedly sign her name on expensive wallpaper (yes, folks apparently she does know how to spell her name)… and now she’s paying the price for it. Well, her daddy will likely pick up the tab—–details, details. According to news reports, the socialite has been permanently banned from an upscale Russian hotel after signing her name with a permanent marker on its very, very expensive wallpaper. You would think that being a hotel heiress (never mind that she is also 27 years old) … Continue reading →

Jesse and His Girl Hit by a Drunk Driver

If Sandra Bullock’s husband Jesse James were a cat, by my calculations he would only have about five lives left. The “Monster Garage” star has not only survived numerous motorcycle accidents and an attempt last year by some whacked out fan to plow him over with her Mercedes, but now word has it that James has also escaped serious injuries in a drunk driving accident. According to Boston newspapers, Bullock and her husband were hit by an alleged out of control drunk driver last night while being chauffeured to the Massachusetts home they are renting while the actress finishes production … Continue reading →

What Do Farrah Fawcett and Britney Spears Have in Common?

Other than the fact that they once shared the same hair color. It appears that both famous blondes have been victims of snooping medical employees at UCLA Medical Center. In a previous blog I detailed the ugly incident involving medical staff that leaked private information from Britney Spears’ files to the press. More than a dozen employees were fired or disciplined in that matter. Now, UCLA officials say they just fired another employee for snooping in Farrah Fawcett’s medical records. And get this… it was Fawcett who brought the leak to her doctor’s attention. According to the Los Angeles Times, … Continue reading →

Hollywood’s Winners and Losers

Let’s start with the losers… When Penn Jillette got the boot from “Dancing with the Stars” last week he wasn’t the only one who went home a loser. His comedy-and-magic partner Teller lost $5,000 betting on his big-footed buddy. After the live results show aired Teller told reporters (yes, he actually talked) that he had placed a bet on Jillette in Vegas with the hopes that the loud-mouthed magician would go all the way on the sixth season of the mega-popular ABC dance competition. According to Vegas bookies, as of last week the odds against Jillette were 30-1 so Teller … Continue reading →

Priscilla Presley Victimized by Dr. Jiffy Lube

While Elvis’ former wife was concentrating on her footwork on the set of “Dancing with the Stars” her rep was busy responding to questions about Priscilla Presley’s face. The actress, who is trying to tango her way to the finals on the current season of the popular ABC dance show, has recently been named as one of the victims in a botched cosmetic procedure case. The man behind the mess is Daniel Serrano a.k.a. Dr. Jiffy Lube. He earned his notorious nickname for injecting industrial-grade silicone used to lubricate auto parts into women’s faces—–including Presley’s. And that’s only half the … Continue reading →

Jamie Lee Bears Almost All and Angela Gets Her Star

You gotta watch those crazy senior citizens – Jamie Lee Curtis, who turns 50 this November 22, has decided to pose topless for a magazine. No, no, not Playboy, but the cover of AARP (American Association of Retired Persons). The May/June issue of AARP Magazine will feature Jamie Lee sporting gray hair and wading in water up to her chest. Jamie told the magazine in an interview “I want to be older. I actually think there’s an incredible amount of self-knowledge that comes with getting older. I feel way better now than I did when I was 20. I’m stronger, … Continue reading →

Did Heather Locklear Really Try To Kill Herself?

For several days now entertainment news shows and various publications have been reporting about a 911 call placed to authorities by a man claiming to be Heather Locklear’s doctor saying that the actress was suicidal. Earlier today the emergency call, which was placed last Saturday evening, was made public. In it a male caller is heard telling 911 dispatchers: “I have a patient and I have a feeling she’s suicidal. And I would want someone to go [check on her].” The man also referred to an incident at Locklear’s residence that made him worry about her safety. In any event, … Continue reading →

Celeb Updates: Valerie Sounds Off, Halle’s New Scent, and Riding the Couple’s Carousel

VALERIE SOUNDS OFF If you enjoyed watching Valerie Bertinelli spill her guts on Oprah the other day then you’ll be pleased to know that the former “One Day at a Time” star will be getting the chance to let loose again. Only this time she will be doing so on her own show. According to TV’s “Entertainment Tonight” (the same show where the actress refused to confirm the talk show report two nights ago), Bertinelli has just inked a deal with CBS to develop her own chatfest. The new talk show is reportedly slated to air beginning next year. In … Continue reading →

Celeb Update: Gone and Not Forgotten

GONE! So much for Star Jones’s big TV comeback. The ex-“View” co-host spent months promoting her latest venture–“The Star Jones Show”—–but now it appears the program couldn’t live up to the hype. According to show producers, Jones’ show is getting axed from the TruTV (formerly Court TV) line-up. The network says the move was a “mutual agreement” between Jones and TruTV execs. Network bigwigs also noted that they plan to rebrand and refocus remaining programs. In the meantime, Jones will continue as a contributing legal expert on the network’s weekday “IN SESSION” trial coverage. If you’ve never seen the program … Continue reading →