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10. Jessica Simpson Bows Out of Parton Tribute
Earlier I had blogged about Jessica Simpson botching the song “9 to 5” at this year’s Kennedy Center Honors. She retaped it, but didn’t like the second attempt and now it has been cut from the show that will air on CBS the day after Christmas.
9. Twins for Diddy
I cannot keep up with his current nickname, but now, we can just call him “Daddy.” Diddy’s girlfriend Kim Porter gave birth to twin girls the morning of the December 21st. He adds the girls to his existing brood of two sons, 10-year-old Christian and 13-year-old Justin.
8. Lilly’s House Burns
Evangeline Lilly of TV’s “Lost” lost her Hawaiian home this past week as it burned to the ground. She shared the home with two female crewmembers but fortunately, no one was hurt.
7. Lara Flynn Boyle Marries
Skinny actress Lara Flynn Boyle has confirmed that she has married Donald Ray Thomas at his home in San Antonio, Texas. Boyle had dated Kyle MacLachlan, David Spade, and most notably Jack Nicholson in the past.
6. American Pie Star Turns Herself in to Authorities
Troubled actress Natasha Lyonne has turned herself in to authorities in Manhattan. A bench warrant was issued for her arrest almost a year ago on charges that include harassment and trespassing. Her counselor told authorities that she has been attending outpatient rehab groups after checking into a drug program last February. Charges will be dropped if she continues her rehab and stays out of trouble for six months.
5. Publisher Judith Regan Fired
HarperCollins has fired Judith Regan, the publisher who was involved in the controversial OJ Simpson book “If I Did It.” Seriously, I don’t see how Judith could have thought this would have been a good career move.
4. Hilary Swank Dating Agent
After denying it, Hilary Swank has confirmed she is dating her agent, John Campisi. Campisi’s wife of 11 years has just filed divorce proceedings.
3. No More Gift Baskets at the Academy Awards
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has said they will not give gift baskets to celebs at this year’s 79th annual award show. This announcement comes after the IRS requested the Academy send tax forms to those who received the free gifts.
2. The Donald vs. The Rosie
Donald Trump and Rosie O’Donnell are at it. Rosie apparently called Donald a “snake-oil salesman” after he said he would not fire Miss USA. She also spoke of his extra-marital affairs and finances on “The View.” Donald replied that Rosie was a “very, very unattractive woman who really is a bully” and “is a loser.” Stay tuned for round two.
1. Most Controversial Celebrity of 2006
As if it comes as a surprise to anyone, Britney Spears was named the Most Controversial Celebrity of 2006. Uh, let’s see, driving with her son on her lap – check. Social services investigating the baby falling out of the high chair – check. Her goofy video on YouTube in which she seemed under the influence of either drugs, alcohol, or both – check. Divorcing K-Fed, uh, Fed-Ex – check. Photos without panties – check. Yeah, CNN’s Showbiz Tonight made a good choice!