Tag Archives: Vanessa Williams

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 →

Pretty Girls Guest on “Ugly Betty”

They might be pretty on the outside but two big name divas preparing to make their debuts on ABC’s “Ugly Betty” this month have track records that call into question their inner beauty. First up: Supermodel Naomi “I-use-my-cellphone-to reach-out-and-touch-people-in-all-the-wrong-ways” Campbell. The former jailbird reportedly felt right at home on the fashion-friendly “Ugly Betty” set. But forget about how Campbell felt, I’m more interested in knowing how her notorious reputation preceded her on the job? Shockingly, nary a bad word was uttered about the diva’s guest stint. According to series regular Michael Urie, Campbell was “awesome” the entire time she shot … Continue reading →

Celebrity Updates: Making It Work

I may be jumping the gun a bit by saying that anything is working right in Lindsay Lohan’s life, but at the very least the likely-to-be-incarcerated actress has removed herself from a toxic environment—Hollywood. According to the latest reports, the 21-year-old has moved back in with her mom Dina in Long Island, New York… at least temporarily. There’s still no word on where the actress has been staying since her July 24 arrest for DUI, driving with a suspended license and drug possession. But, according to the New York Post, Lilo flew first class to Kennedy airport with her younger … Continue reading →