Casey Johnson's Ex Turns Relationship Drama Into Pop Culture News
Watching this E! News interview with socialite Courtenay Semel—talking about her relationship with the late Casey Johnson—makes me wonder whether media portrayals of romances between gay women are moving beyond appealing to the male gaze.
NBC Gives Conan Hefty Severance; Lindsay Makes Out With New Man
- Don't cry for Conan O'Brien. Sources say NBC is giving him a $32.5 million severance package. In return, Conan can't host another show until September and NBC gets to keep his characters, including Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
Lady Gaga Explains Polaroid Deal; Leno & Conan's Late-Night Drama
- In a video at the link, Lady Gaga talks about her deal with Polaroid. She explains:
10 Facts About Casey Johnson
With the news that 30-year-old Johnson & Johnson heiress Casey Johnson passed away, people are wondering: Who is she and why should I care? Let us give you 10 facts via videography.
Reese & Jake Are Over... Or Engaged; Judge Rules No More Media Appearances For Jon
- Though "sources" recently claimed Reese Witherspoon and Jake Gyllenhaal had broken up, an insider now says, "Jake is planning to pop the question over the holidays and couldn't be more excited."
Next Season Will Be Oprah's Last; Tila Tequila's Naked Online Meltdown
- Harpo, Inc. has released a statement saying Oprah Winfrey will make an announcement about the future of her TV show tomorrow. An insider says she told her staff today that next season will be her last.
Angelina Jolie Wigs Out
- Angelina Jolie started working on Salt yesterday, and her character, rogue CIA operative Evelyn A. Salt, has a couple of different looks:
Amy Winehouse To Parents: Take My Cash, Please
- Amy Winehouse must be coming to her senses: she's given control of her £15 million fortune to her parents. She can't spend her own money without their approval, so drugs are probably out. [Mirror]
Marc Anthony & Jennifer Lopez: Domestic Violence?
- Has the fighting between Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony has turned physical? Yes, according to Star.
Daniel Craig Is Injured But Hot
- Ladies! Get your issue of Entertainment Weekly and hold on to it tightly. Daniel Craig looks mighty fine. [Just Jared]
- Daniel Craig showed up at the London premiere of Quantum of Solace with a black sling. He is still injured! (We've seen him in a sling before.) [Guardian]
- When Courtenay Semel — whose dad used to run…
It's (Another) Boy For Gwen & Gavin
- Gwen Stefani gave birth yesterday! The baby boy, Zuma Nesta Rock Rossdale, weighed 8 1/2 lbs. Yes, "Nesta" was Bob Marley's middle name. Gwen and Gavin's other kid, Kingston, is named after a town in Jamaica. See the trend? [People]
- Newly pregnant: Melanie "Sporty Spice" Chisholm. The dad is maybe probably property…
Britney & Justin To Make Beautiful Music Together
- A Britney Spears/Justin Timberlake duet! In the works! [Page Six]
- Jennifer Garner has confirmed that she is expecting her second child. But you knew that. "It always makes me laugh when people say 'Is she?' 'Isn't she?' It's like eventually you will know, so just chill out for a minute," she says. [People]
- Angelina…
Apple Lounge Opening: Paris, Tila, LoRo... 'Nuff Said.
The paparazzi must have been absolutely beside themselves last night with so much prey under one roof - specifically that of West Hollywood's brand new Apple Lounge. Between the sisters Hilton and Wapphic twosomes LoRo (I am really behind the
New York Post in their attempts to make this admittedly labored bit of cute…

