Madonna, noted Kabbalah enthusiast, has a new religion! Now she’s (allegedly) into Opus Dei, the organization that was part of an international conspiracy in The Da Vinci Code. Her Madgesty spent 90 minutes at the Opus Dei center in London, and seems to be interested in the theology of Opus Dei, which teaches “universal holiness,” the belief that everyone should aspire to be a saint, that sanctity is within the reach of everyone, not just a few special individuals. Opus Dei has been accused of “secretiveness, aggressive recruiting methods, and strict rules” and there seems to be mortification involved — not necessarily whipping yourself, but perhaps sleeping without a pillow, sleeping on the floor, fasting or remaining silent for certain hours during the day. [Mirror]
When Nicolas Cage was in jail this weekend, it was Dog the Bounty Hunter who bailed him out. “I am a truly dedicated fan of Mr. Cage and will not be granting any interviews about my client as I wish to respect his privacy,” barks the Dog. [People]
In case you missed it: Nicolas Cage was seen arguing with his wife in a tattoo shop before he was arrested. There’s silent surveillance video at the link, but it is soooo effing boring. Basically, it seems like a drunk Cage walks into the place with a plastic cup and some buddies, his wife comes in trailing after and is like no no no come on, Cage is like no no you come on, and then exeunt everyone. Not pursued by a bear. [TMZ]
Cops say Nic Cage was so drunk he didn’t know where he lived. He did grab his wife and try to pull her, but the NOPD claims “There were no signs of injury on his wife’s arm.” [Radar Online]
The cabbie who called the cops on Nicolas Cage says: “Nicholas is one of our best clients and normally such a gentleman. He is a big tipper and always very kind.” [Radar Online]
“Bad Flicks, Bad Investments, Bad Attitude: What’s Wrong With Nicolas Cage?” [Radar Online]
Mariah Carey will be a part of Simon Cowell‘s US version of X Factor. Thinking of Christina Aguilera on The Voice and Jennifer Lopez on American Idol, what kind of judge will Mimi be? [Perez]
Rebecca Black‘s “Friday” now has over 100 million YouTube views. And she did it faster than Justin Bieber did. [Radar Online]
- Mischa Barton is the face of a mysterious Chinese sex toy. She probably has no idea. [TMZ]
- Matthew Rutler, Christina Aguilera‘s boyfriend, will not be charged with DUI. His alcohol level was actually below the legal limit. [Just Jared, TMZ]
- Halle Berry was supposed to make her Broadway debut in September, but has dropped out f the play due to “custody issues.” [Pop Eater]
- Breaking: Jill Biden hates Kim Kardashian. [Showbiz Spy]
- Brooke Mueller will not take a drug test until Charlie Sheen takes a drug test. Bratty! I know you are but what am I. No backsies thumbs up. [E!]
- Prince Harry has been promoted to Captain in the British Army, so he’ll have a new doodad on his uniform at his brother’s wedding. [People]
- Neil Patrick Harris‘s babies: Adorable! [ONTD]
- Tough: Bruce Willis will sell his NYC condo at Trump Place at a loss. [Contact Music]
- LeAnn Rimes announced on Twitter that she was doing some spring cleaning, and when an unemployed lady asked, “anything u want to donate to me?” LeAnn found out the lady’s size and agreed to send her some flip-flops and sneakers. [People]
- “Stripper Says Dr. Murray Wanted Sleep As MJ Died.” [TMZ]
- Oh Sawyer from Lost. How we’ve missed you. How we long to be wandering in a national park with you. [Nature Valley]
- Famous celebrity gays Clay Aiken and Lance Bass will be guest stars on Drop Dead Diva. The episode will be inspired by the true story of Constance McMillen, who was denied the right to go to her high school prom because she’s a lesbian. Constance herself will also be in the ep! [Perez]
- Cool: Paul McCartney made a surprise appearance at Coachella! [Contact Music]
- Not cool: Cee-Lo‘s Coachella set was cut short, but then again, he arrived 25 minutes late. [USA Today]
- Spotted at Coachella: Damon and Elena from The Vampire Diaries. Dalena forever! Oh, yeah, Joshua Jackson and Diane Kruger were with ’em. Double date? [ONTD]
- Michael Phelps and his abs did something in Vegas I dunno abs. Abs. And if those pants get any lower, junk. Abs and junk. [Radar Online]
- Tiffany and Debbie Gibson! On tour! Together! [Page Six]
- Relax, guys, the smoking monkey in The Hangover Part II never smoked a single cigarette and is not actually addicted to cigs. [Digital Spy]
- “It’s obviously ridiculous, but I didn’t want him to die and the doctors said he had to be healthier. So I started to read about how powerful the body can be if you do not poison it with processed food and white sugar – there are cases that show that sometimes people can heal themselves.” — Gwyneth Paltrow started getting interested in macrobiotic food when her father was diagnosed with cancer. [Showbiz Spy]
- “I think having someone’s baby is pretty romantic. You know, like, ‘Yeah, I’ll have your baby.'” — Kate Hudson. [The Sun]