- Lindsay Lohan has been reunited with her father Michael Lohan while in rehab; it’s the first time they’ve really seen or spoken to each other face to face in seven months.
A source says: “It was an emotional reunion… there were hugs, kisses and even a few tears when Michael and Lindsay first saw each other.” Michael, to his credit, hasn’t blabbed all about the encounter, and tells Radar: “I have pledged not to comment about anything relating to my daughter. However, what I will say is that I am an incredibly proud father tonight. My daughter is progressing extraordinarily well.” [Radar Online]
- Dina Lohan was on the Today show this morning, and said that the Betty Ford Center has been “life-changing” for Lindsay Lohan. “She’s just a different person,” Dina said of her daughter. [AP]
- Christina Aguilera was seen out with a “mystery man” in Los Angeles, and he’s supposedly a set assistant from the movie Burlesque. His name is Matthew D. Rutler and he was once photographed walking next to Christina on the set of Burlesque so clearly they are boning because there are no friendships in Hollywood, duh. [Radar Online, Radar Online]
- Rihanna has a Bob Marley room in her mansion in L.A., which she describes in detail at the link. She leaves out the wafting clouds of weed smoke, but that’s got to be the subtext, no? [Showbiz Spy]
- Dear Charlie Sheen: Don’t you know that if Tom Sizemore is telling you to get help, you really have a problem? [Daily Express]
- Lily Allen, who has been hospitalized for septicaemia — a blood infection — is “responding well to treatment,” according to her rep. Be well! [Contact Music, Daily Express]
- Annie Leibovitz shot Johnny Depp for Vanity Fair, and rumor has it VF editor Graydon Carter didn’t like the photos. The Depp very rarely looks bad! Let us be the judge. [Page Six]
- Remember Brahim Rachiki, the fine young man with whom Madonna was rumored to be getting into the groove? His mother confirms they are dating and says: “My mouth fell open when I realized that my son was Madonna’s new boyfriend. Madonna was already a big star when I was a schoolgirl, let alone when Brahim was growing up. The whole situation is very strange indeed — surreal even.” [Daily Express]
- This week’s episode of Glee features a cover of Katy Perry‘s “Teenage Dream,” and Katy has already seen the episode. She says the song “bought a sweet tear” to her eye. You heard it here first! Katy Perry’s tears are not salty, but made from Gummy Bear blood and whipped cream. [Digital Spy]
- Another Glee spoiler: Sue Sylvester is getting married! [People]
- Ke$ha won an MTV Europe Music Award for Best New Act, and reacted thusly: “[This is] the first thing I’ve ever won! Except for when I was in high school, and I won the award for ‘Most likely to be a serial killer,’ which I have not fulfilled yet — just wait for my breakdown.” [MTV News]
- Also at the MTV EMAs: Miley Cyrus performed sans pants. [The Superficial]
- Twihards, take note: Breaking Dawn honeymoon scenes are being filmed! Bella/Edward makeout sesh! [Just Jared]
- More Robsten at the link! [Just Jared]
- Even though she recently wore a blue oxford shirt with a black disco skirt and a brown belt, Blake Lively doesn’t need a stylist, thank you very much. [Page Six]
- I don’t know what the hell is going on with the new Michael Jackson music that’s been released. First, word was Katherine Jackson released “a free, authentic, unreleased MJ track for the fans.” But now her business partner had to post something stating: “This track was NOT released by Mrs. Jackson.” Looks like her business partner made a mistake. Oops! [Contact Music]
- LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian are not, repeat, not engaged. Adjust accordingly. [NYDN]
- Kathy Griffin has declared herself an icon. [Page Six]
- Helen Mirren is $1 million richer, now that she’s done ads for Wii Fit. [Showbiz Spy]
- Cruz Beckham fell off his skateboard and ended up in the newspaper. [The Sun]
- Who are these people and why do they look like rejects from a roadshow cast of Jesus Christ Superstar? [Just Jared]
- Um, you guys, someone married Girls Gone Wild honcho Joe Francis. A woman. [TMZ]
- Mindcleanser: Whee! The new Muppet movie! Whee! [The Wrap]
- “There are two ways you can deal with it if you are bullied. You can let it destroy you, or you can use it as fuel to drive you: to dream bigger, work harder. I wasn’t invited to parties and I look back now and I’m so thankful that I was at home playing guitar until my fingers bled.” — Taylor Swift. [Showbiz Spy]
- “I feel like when Taylor was getting all those magazine covers, she was all good then. I feel completely empathetic and sympathize with that moment of her feeling bad, that spawned her to have one million magazine covers and be the most popular artist in the world, but in that moment of her feeling bad, I do feel bad about being the cause of that.” — your friend Kanye West. [DListed]
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