Miley Cyrus Scores a Used Car and Stars Seek Out Obama

The words “Miley Cyrus” and “frugal” don’t seem a natural fit to me, but then again everything is relative. The latest out of Hollywood is that the tween singing sensation is the proud new owner of a car. A Porsche Cayenne to be exact. But, here’s the catch: the hot wheels are a hand-me-down from her mom. According to reports, after earning her learner’s permit two days ago, the “Hannah Montana” star received an early Christmas present from her mom Tish. Mommy dearest apparently handed her freshly turned 16-year-old the keys to her Porsche. (Which by the way, retails for … Continue reading →

Anne Heche is Pregnant and Jennifer Aniston Wants To Be

The Hollywood celebrity, who detailed her struggles with mental illness in the autobiography “Call Me Crazy,” is about to give birth to another child. Actress Anne Heche just confirmed that she and her actor boyfriend James Tupper are expecting their first baby together. The couple met last year on the set of the now defunct ABC series “Men in Trees” and have been together ever since. Heche met Tupper while she was still married to Coley Laffoon, the father of her 6-year-old son Homer. The two reached a divorce settlement in June after months of public warfare, which included Laffoon’s … Continue reading →

Arrest Made (Finally) in Hudson Family Murders

More than a month after police discovered the slain bodies of Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and 7-year-old nephew in Chicago, the Oscar-winner’s estranged brother-in-law has been arrested for the murders. According to Chicago newspapers, Balfour has not been formally charged in the slayings (prosecutors say that could come in the next day or so), but he has been transferred from an Illinois state prison–where he has been held on suspicion of a parole violation–back into police custody. Insiders say 27-year-old Balfour, who is separated from Hudson’s sister, Julia, will likely be charged with first-degree murder in the deaths of Hudson’s … Continue reading →

Vampires on the Big Screen

The film Twilight, about the teen Bella Swan who finds herself in love with vampire Edward Cullen, brought in a staggering $70.6 million on it’s opening three day weekend. The success of the first of Stephenie Meyer’s books on the big screen started me to thinking of classic vampires through the years. There was the first vampire character, played by Max Schreck. Schreck was a German actor who played the lead role in Nosferatu. I’ve heard that Schreck was so convincing that some moviegoers actually thought he really was a vampire. (This image is in the public domain in the … Continue reading →

Clint Eastwood Announces Retirement from Acting

His illustrious career in Hollywood has spanned more than a half-century, and according to 78-year-old movie legend Clint Eastwood, that’s enough. At least in regards to acting. Just a few days ago the Tinseltown icon announced that he plans to retire from acting. “You always want to quit while you are ahead,” Eastwood told Britain’s Sunday Express. “You don’t want to be like a fighter who stays too long in the ring until you’re not performing at your best.” Fortunately, there is some good news to report: Eastwood says by stepping away from acting projects he will have more time … Continue reading →

Lindsay’s Flour Shower and Nia’s New Baby

I get the feeling a little flour isn’t going to stop actress Lindsay Lohan from wearing fur again. Animal rights activists tried to get the 22-year-old movie star to reconsider her fashion choice last night by pelting her with a flour bomb as she entered a Paris nightclub wearing a fur stole. A group of rowdy animal rights supporters reportedly showered Lohan with a bag of flour just as she was entering the famed VIP Room Theater with her gal pal, disc jockey Samantha Ronson. According to reports, Lohan was unfazed by the white powder and simply dusted off her … Continue reading →

Celebrity “Duh” Moments

With the millions of dollars Italian con man Raffaello Follieri (a.k.a. Anne Hathaway’s ex-boyfriend) cheated investors out of you’d think he’d have enough to buy a clue. The 30-year-old businessman, who went from nearly wedding the charming young actress to serving prison time for fraud, is apparently having a hard time adjusting to life in federal jail. According to court documents, Follieri has a litany of complaints about his current housing situation. Hathaway’s ex reportedly had his lawyer send a letter to a judge this week complaining about the Brooklyn facility he is currently doing time in. “Mr. Follieri reports … Continue reading →

Bill Cosby Speaks Out About Obama Win

Given all that we know about Bill Cosby, would any of us really be surprised if President-elect Barack Obama asked the actor to become an advisor on education issues? I know I wouldn’t. The award-winning actor/comedian/author turned education advocate isn’t publicly addressing offers by Obama (right now anyway), but he is speaking out about his influence on the nation’s first African-American president. There’s an argument circulating around media-types that Cosby’s mega-successful NBC sitcom “The Cosby Show” (which aired from 1984-1992) laid the groundwork for President-elect Obama by presenting an appealing black family to influential young voters, who grew up equipped … Continue reading →

More Hoopla Surrounding Hudson Family Murders

If news reports are true, Monday could be a huge day for accused killer William Balfour. The 27-year-old “person of interest” in the triple murder involving actress Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother, and 7-year-old nephew, could walk out of jail a free man by the end of the weekend. According to various media organizations, Balfour is currently being held behind bars on a parole violation in a case that has nothing to do with the Hudson family murders. The estranged husband of Hudson’s sister Julia is scheduled to face the Illinois State Parole Review Board Monday morning. According to law enforcement … Continue reading →

Stars Celebrate Obama Win

Oprah Winfrey was front and center last night in Grant Park as her “boy” Barack Obama addressed a crowd of about 200,000 screaming supporters as the nation’s first African American President-elect. Winfrey has long claimed that she is Obama’s No. 1 fan, so it was no surprise that the TV talk show queen was on hand in Chicago to watch him make history. In fact, not only did Winfrey show up to the massive public rally in Grant Park she brought along her BFF Gayle King and Brad Pitt as well. “It feels like hope won,” Winfrey told news reporters. … Continue reading →