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Loose Lips

Jessica — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 17:45:00 EDT

Click here for a sneak peak at Britney on the sitcom How I Met Your Mother. She seems only moderately deranged — it's progress! • The inquest into the death of Anna Nicole Smith's son, Daniel, is ongoing in the Bahamas, and homicide has been ruled out as a cause of demise. There are still four other possibilities to explore, according to TMZ, "accident, 'misadventure,' non-dependent drug use and an 'open verdict.'" • Miley Cyrus's wax figure at Madam Tussaud's is surprisingly lifelike. [Us, TMZ, Dlisted]

Loose Lips

Jessica — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:40:00 EDT

Anna Nicole's son, Daniel, stole Methadone from his mother a few months before he died from a Methadone overdose. At an inquest into Daniel's death today in the Bahamas, Anna's baby daddy Larry Birkhead testified that he saw Daniel stealing the Methadone on surveillance tapes. Daniel died from a combination of Methadone, Zoloft and Lexapro. • Here's a first look at Britney on the set of How I Met Your Mother. Brit's cameo as a receptionist in a dermatologist's office airs on Monday, March 24. • Oh my, does Kristin Davis have a sex tape?? (Link NSFW) Those photos are potentially Photoshopped, but if they are real, they could successfully break her good-girl "Charlotte" image. She'll never be typecast again! [Us, People, Scott Fayner via dlisted]

Angelina Jolie Won't Be Buying Her Baby Clothes Online

dodai — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 09:00:00 EST

Angelina Jolie: Probably not reading this right now. "As Brad knows, I don't really how to turn on a computer." [People]
Speaking of Brad Pitt, no one likes his new 'do. [Mirror]
Supermodel Elle Macpherson, 44, is dating a 21-year-old? And it's Julian Schnabel's son? Hot. [Page Six]
Cate Blanchett: Seven months pregnant and allowed to skip bathroom lines. [Gatecrasher]
Not-so blind item! "Which famous New York athlete who used to date a pint-size actress is still shaking his head about how she would never remove her shoes during sex?" [Gatecrasher]
Britney's stay at UCLA Medical Center has been extended; she will be required to be there for another 14 days. Hopefully that's enough time to make some real progress. [TMZ]

Meanwhile, Britney's father was named her conservator, but she allegedly told her lawyers that she "hates" him. Then again, she is in a psychiatric ward. [TMZ]
In any case, there will be a court hearing today to appoint a new conservator for Britney. As long as it's not Sam Lutfi. [TMZ]
June Austin Spears, Britney's grandfather, says Lynne keeps knocked-up teen Jamie Lynn Spears "hidden." [Gatecrasher]
The LAPD says handling Britney has been "different." Lt. Rick Wall, who heads the crisis response team which handles mental illness issues explains: "People were literally climbing on the ambulance. Standing in front of the police cars and the ambulance, so it couldn't move. That's a huge issue for anyone, celebrity or not." [Newsweek]
There was a second memorial service in L.A. for Heath Ledger on Saturday; guests included Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes, Sienna Miller, Ellen DeGeneres, Shannyn Sossamon and director Todd Haynes. [People]
Heath's funeral will be private and held in his hometown of Perth, Australia. [News.com.au]
Helena Christensen, who was friends with Heath Ledger, says she has "only good memories of him." She adds: "Losing any friend is horrific, but he just has this thing about him — this special, enigmatic thing that I have never met in anyone before. That's what all of his friends are saying. They are totally devastated by losing someone who gave them so much. He gave everyone so much." [People]
American Idol alum Katharine McPhee, 23, married her boyfriend, producer Nick Cokas, 42, on Saturday in Beverly Hills. Congrats! [People]
Frau Heidi Klum on Germany's Next Top Model: "The models are all really young — they say the wildest things. They will talk about their boyfriends and where they have sex and how many times. They get media training and we say, 'You're not supposed to say those things,' but it's good television!" [Gatecrasher]
Anna Nicole's estranged mother, Virgie Arthur, tried to make cash off of her grandson Daniel Smith after his death by offering to pose by his grave for a paparazzi agency. Not surprising but still: Sigh. [Page Six]
Miley Cyrus beat Jessica Alba at the box office, thanks to a 3D movie (and $15 tickets). [E!]
Does Lindsay Lohan have a book deal? This UK paper — which spells her name wrong — is reporting that Simon Schuster has paid £1 million for her autobiography. We heard she maybe wanted to write one but not that a deal had been inked. Stay tuned. [Mirror]
A man charged with a bunch of robberies — including holding up Lost star Josh Holloway, has pleaded guilty and will be behind bars for 30 years. [People]
Are Kylie Minogue and Olivier Martinez back on? What's this about Olivier not wanting marriage or kids? [Daily Mail]
Rod Stewart's son has gotten his dad dragged into a court case: Sean is accused of attacking a dude in a bar brawl; Rod's bodyguard was involved, so the court papers are naming Rod as a defendant. Messy, messy business. [Daily Mail]
Is Sienna Miller telling Rhys Ifans "marry me or else"? Is Rhys wearing Sienna's T-shirt? [Daily Mail]
Is Jemima Khan hooking up with ex-boyfriend Hugh Grant? Do you give a shit? [Daily Mail]

Britney Hospitalized Again

dodai — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST

Britney is in the hospital again; her new psychiatrist went to her home and decided she was a danger to herself and others. She went calmly, without resistance, and will be there for 72 hours, though she cannot be forced to take medication against her will. There's tension between her family and Sam Lutfi; the doctor seems to believe that Sam is in charge. [TMZ]
Reports that Britney tried to commit suicide are not true. [TMZ]
Apparently Britney was driving around her neighborhood "like a madwoman," which prompted a call to the shrink. [People]
More sources are coming out claiming that Heath Ledger was an addict. Isn't it wrong to speak ill of the dead? May he rest in peace. [Page Six]
Oh, Heath's rep denies all drug stories, including the one where Michelle drove him to rehab and he wouldn't go in. [Rush & Molloy]

Entertainment Tonight and The Insider will not air a "shocking drug video" starring Heath Ledger they paid several hundred thousand dollars for — out of respect for Heath's family. In other words, someone got yelled at. [Perez Hilton]
A "freelance reporter" was arrested outside of Brad Pitt's house, for trespassing. I swear I was nowhere around. [AP]
Has Farrah Fawcett gone to Germany to treat a huge tumor on her liver? What about the cancer down below? No matter: Be well, Farrah! [Page Six]
On a lighter note, Alan Cumming was swinging from a disco ball at a party recently — until it ripped from the ceiling and he fell on his face. [Page Six]
Paris Hilton was seen making out with Elisha Cuthbert. Yawn. [Page Six]
Oh, but Paris says she had a sleepover at Nicole Richie's house on Sunday and that baby Harlow Winter Kate Madden looks like Nicole and Joel. "I was crying when I saw [the baby]," the heiress claims. Actually, it's sweet. No snark here. [People]
As we mentioned last night, Ethan Hawke's girlfriend, aka The Nanny, is with child. Tacky much? [Page Six]
A stylist who once worked with Britney has slapped the singer with a $50,000 law suit, claiming she hasn't been paid since August. Guess Ms. Spears has had other things on her mind. [Gatecrasher]
Bonnie Fuller, former editor of Star magazine, writes, "Dear Lynne and Jamie Spears: Hooray For The Intervention." Dear Bonnie Fuller: Shaddup already. [Huffington Post]
Paul McCartney says reports he had an angioplasty are untrue and he's feeling great. Surely you were worried. [People]
Mary Lynn Rajskub, aka Chloe on 24, is pregnant: "With the strike going on, I had to keep busy!" [People]
After 17 years, Montel Williams will end his talk show. Williams, who has multiple sclerosis, is planning a full-year of "best of" episodes, so you'll still be seeing his bald head on TV for a while. [People]
David Beckham has a new tattoo: A six-inch Brigitte Bardot-inspired portrait of his wife, Victoria "Posh Spice" Beckham. [Mirror]
Holly, Bridget and Kendra, known as The Girls Next Door, will be on the cover of Playboy for the third time. Hugh Hefner says, "To be perfectly frank, I have unexpectedly fallen in love. It is the relationship with Holly that will probably last forever. The others will last for as long as they want it to last before going on with their careers and lives." Uh, romantic? [Yahoo News]
Christina Aguilera's baby won't be on the cover of OK! next week, because the magazine wouldn't guarantee a full-cover photo of Xtina and Max. In addition, Christina "hates Nicole Richie" a source says, and doesn't want their babies to be on the same cover. Meow! Surely Max will be dating Harlow soon? [MSNBC]
Jorge Garcia, aka Hurley from Lost, wanted to have a blog but the people behind the show feared he would spill plot secrets. Boo! Let Hurley write! [MSNBC]
Will the writers' strike nix the Oscars? The Academy is preparing two back-up shows just in case. Film history and film clips, snoozeville. [USA Today]
A former friend of Anna Nicole Smith claims that attorney-turned-boyfriend Howard K. Stern took pictures of unconscious Daniel Smith for profit and said "they might be worth some money one day." So disgusting. [Yahoo News]
Eva Longoria on what kind of mom Jessica Alba will be: "She's going to be amazing!" Very insightful, Eva. [People]
Um, this new Amazon/Pepsi commercial starring Justin Timberlake (with cameo by Andy Samberg!!!!) is pretty effing funny. [The.Life Files]

Jake Gyllenhaal Devastated Over His Brokeback Boy

dodai — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 09:00:00 EST

A source says Jake Gyllenhaal is not OK following the death of his good friend Heath Ledger. He's "taking it harder than most people" and it's "obviously a major trauma." So sad. [People]
The story of the impostor pretending to be Heath Ledger's father — talking to Tom Cruise and getting rooms booked at a fancy hotel — will just make your blood boil. [NY Post]
Reports are coming in that Michelle Williams drove Heath Ledger to rehab last March; Heath refused to get out of the car. [Us Magazine]
Reclusive actor Wes Bentley (American Beauty) has issued a rare statement, remembering his friend Heath as a "a Vibrant Man, a Brave Actor, a Passionate Father and a Friend Forever." The two starred in the 2002 film Four Feathers. [People]
Sarah Jessica Parker is getting into the reality TV game: Her pitch is to create a Project Runway-type show, but for the art world. Ooh, highbrow. Um, Sketch And The City? [Variety]

Britney Spears recovered from her chaotic Monday night by buying a new Mercedes on Tuesday. Beep beep! [TMZ, TMZ]
Meanwhile, Britney's mom is visiting her (maybe trying for an intervention?) and things are not going well — they've been arguing the whole time. [People]
Of course, Sam Lutfi, Britney's Great Manipulator™, is saying that Brit's parents have "an agenda" and "don't fit in" and only see her three times a year. [The Sun]
Joan Collins, 74, was seen checking out a valet's backside after lunch in Beverly Hills last week. Frisky minx! [Page Six]
Cameron Diaz is hooking up with Scott Speedman? The two were seen "frolicking on the beach" and "smooching" in the Bahamas. Any Ben Covington fans here? [Gatecrasher]
LOL blind item! "Which model-turned-actress, who is on her second actor husband, relaxes between shoots with a bong made from an enormous two-liter plastic soda bottle?" [Gatecrasher]
A flight attendant says that when Lindsay Lohan was on her plane, she drank like a fish: "I served her double vodkas." Sober, shmober. [Rush & Molloy]
Jessica Alba's unborn spawn: Apparently a boy. [Rush & Molloy]
Amy Winehouse's father: "I'm not sure the Grammys are going to happen. I don't want her to go — I think it might be a bit too soon for her." Crap! Well she needs to get well, so as long as it takes... [Mirror]
Paula Abdul will not perform live during the Super Bowl — due to her stage jitters and fragile emotional state. Wow. Is anyone else in shock that she has a new single? [MSNBC]
Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo are still hot and heavy, can't keep their hands off each other, etc., if you care. [MSNBC]
A witness claims that Daniel Smith, son of Anna Nicole, was not a drug addict but a "brilliant" young man unhappy living in his mother's shadow. [AP]
Ducati has made a new motorcycle: A $72,500 titanium, magnesium and carbon fiber superbike; Tom Cruise us the first on the lest to get one. He feels the need, the need for speed. Obvs. [MSNBC]
Actress Julie Christie, 66, seems to have secretly married her partner, journalist Duncan Campbell, whom she has been with for 28 years. Romantic, no? [Daily Mail]
The artist who sculpted Britney Spears giving birth naked and Paris Hilton nude and dead has now rendered Oprah in bronze on an Egyptian sarcophagus. Nude, of course. [Daily Mail]
Something about Verne Troyer's ex-wife being addicted to drugs and on the verge of suicide? Or just some crazy dude shouting stuff. [Perez Hilton]
Fire broke out at the Duchess of York's home! Someone left a scented candle burning in the bathroom... Fergie wasn't at home so maybe her teenage daughters are to blame? [Telegraph]
David Beckham's face is on the best-selling condom in China. He doesn't endorse the brand but really ought to be flattered that dudes want him on their junk. As do ladies. [News.com.au]