“Hannah Montana” Movie… Maybe

Calm down; Disney has not pulled the plug on the upcoming “Hannah Montana” movie. It’s just that the film based on the hugely popular Disney TV series starring Miley Cyrus has hit a bit of a snag. According to new reports, Cyrus’ dad, singer Billy Ray (who also plays her father on the show) really wants his daughter’s new film to be shot in Tennessee, but state officials say they might not be able to offer the producers enough financial incentives. The new movie is scheduled to start shooting in April and is expected to be released in late 2008 … Continue reading

Celebrity Updates: Fabio vs. George Fallout and “Hannah Montana” Sky High Ticket Prices

George Clooney is a “low-class scumbag.” At least according to the famous longhaired literary lover Fabio. As you’ll recall from my previous blog, the actor (best known for his role in those butter substitute commercials) and movie star George Clooney recently got into a scuffle at a Beverly Hills restaurant after the former “Facts of Life” star allegedly insulted some of Fabio’s female companions. The romance novel icon stunned diners at the upscale eatery when he exchanged fighting words with Clooney before both men started to get unflatteringly physical with each other. Now Fabio is going on the record, defending … Continue reading

What Would You Do For “Hannah Montana” Tickets?

I love my daughter more than words could possibly express. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for her… except, perhaps, spend 144 hours hugging a statute of “Hannah Montana.” Actually, I’d probably do that too. Thankfully, though, I haven’t been put in that position. Which is more than can be said for Jody Powell. The 35-year-old soon-to-be step father of a die-hard “Hannah Montana” fan hung on to a 12-foot statue of “Hannah Montana” for the better part of six days to win tickets to a sold-out concert by Miley Cyrus, star of the Disney Channel TV series. The Tampa … Continue reading

Fighting Back

Ooh Wee! Things are heating up in the kitchens of two of America’s top celebrity chefs… and the fire isn’t coming from the grill. According to the New York Post tempers are flaring between “No Reservations” host Anthony Bourdain and chef turned talk show host Rachael Ray. It appears Bourdain is the one who lit into Ray first calling her out for endorsing Dunkin’ Donuts. “She’s hugely influential, particularly with children,” Bourdain says in the November issue of Outside magazine. “And she’s endorsing Dunkin’ Donuts. It’s like endorsing crack for kids.” Never one to mince words Bourdain continued to scald … Continue reading

Hot Concert Acts Sell Out in Seconds

Thirty-eight seconds to be exact. That’s right; in less time than it takes to warm up a cup of coffee tickets for the Spice Girls London reunion show completely sold out. And, wait until you find out how long it took for Miley Cyrus’ concerts to sell out. More on “Hannah Montana” later… let’s discuss those spicy Brits first. The all-girl group hasn’t performed together in nearly a decade (Geri Halliwel, a.k.a. “Ginger Spice,” quit, citing “differences in 1998), but who knew their popularity would rival acts such U2, Michael Jackson and Bruce Springsteen (all who remain in the record … Continue reading

Star Baby Updates

Former Family Ties star Tina Yothers has just added another member to her real family. The actress, who played Michael J. Fox’s younger sister on the popular NBC series, gave birth to a baby boy on Monday. The actress’s rep says Yothers and her husband welcomed 8.8-pound Jake Kaiser at an Orange County hospital. This is the second child for the couple. They are already proud parents to daughter, Lilly, 2, and two sons from Kaiser’s previous marriage. You’ll recall the 34-year-old actress is also a Celebrity Fit Club winner. Yothers donned a bikini for the first time in more … Continue reading