sanlee

Efron Stopped By Cops ZAC EFRON was left red-faced during a drive in Los Angeles on Wednesday (07Apr10) - after he was stopped by cops for a motoring offence. The High School Musical star was caught making an illegal turn in front of the Fred Segal store in the city and was pulled over by officers. The 22-year-old actor was issued with a ticket before he was allowed on his way, according to JustJared.com. Source contactmusic

Hugh Hefner Ready To Wed? Hugh Hefner is considering getting married. The 83-year-old Playboy founder admits he is happier than ever with 23-year-old girlfriend Crystal Harris and hasn't ruled out making their union official. When asked about whether he would consider marriage, he told E! Online: "It's certainly possible. I certainly care enough for her. I certainly love her enough. We'll see. "All I want is for the relationship to be as happy as it is. I'm having more fun than I did when I was 20." It seems as if the media mogul - who has been married three times - has had change of heart as he previously vowed never to tie the knot again. He said recently: "I haven't had a lot of luck with marriage. I don't have a good track record and I don't want to screw this one up." Hugh first started dating Crystal a year-and-a-half ago, while he was still in a relationship with 20-year-old twins Kristina and Karissa Shannon. However, in January he confirmed his romance with Crystal was "getting more serious" and asked his other lovers to move out of the Playboy Mansion into the neighbouring Playmate House. Speaking about suggesting the move to them, Hugh said: "When they thought about it, they thought it was a good idea. They will now be friends, but they won't be defined as the girlfriends. "They've been hanging out with a lot of the other Playmates and they see these girls traveling across the country to do promotion. They would like to be doing that, too." Source femalefirst

Catherine Zeta-Jones Writes To Judge Catherine-Zeta Jones and Kirk Douglas have written to a judge to ask for Cameron Douglas to be given a lesser sentence. The Hollywood veteran, who is Cameron's grandfather, and his actress daughter-in-law - who is married to Cameron's father Michael Douglas - have sent a heartfelt letter to Judge Richard Berman defending his character and asking the judge to be lenient when he hands down his punishment to the 31 year old for drug possession and dealing. The 93-year-old actor wrote: "I remember when he played a part in the movie 'It Runs in the Family' with me and Michael in 2003. He was a natural. We were so proud. "Of course, as his grandfather - by the way he calls me Pappy (never grandpa) - I am prejudiced. I was shocked when he got in such a mess... I am convinced that Cameron could be a fine actor and a person that cares for others. I hope I can see that happen before I die. I love Cameron." Cameron is facing a possible 10 years in jail after pleading guilty in January to possession and dealing methamphetamine and cocaine from a Manhattan hotel last July. The actor has also been praised as a fantastic step-brother by his stepmother Catherine, who has two children, son Dylan, nine, and six-year-old daughter Carys, with Michael. The 'Chicago' actress personally urged the judge to help rehabilitate him rather than punish him for his actions. Her testimonial wrote: "My stepson is a caring, considerate, worthy human being, but nevertheless, the disease that for years he has tried to combat, did take over again. "What is wrong is wrong, but may all these positive attributes prevail, so that a facility that he is positioned in will help rehabilitate him." The letter also included a note from Cameron's mother Diandra - who divorced Michael in 2000 - in which she spoke about her son's recent "enthusiastic" change in demeanour. She added: "Cameron's arrest has brought all of us life lessons, most of all Cameron. As painful as it is for a mother to have to watch her son go through an ordeal such as this one... for the first time in my life I see my son enthusiastic about his life." Cameron is currently being held at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York City, ahead of his sentencing on April 27. The letter also contained personal messages from other family members. Source femalefirst

Jake Gyllenhaal Dating Isabel Lucas? Jake Gyllenhaal Is reportedly dating Australian actress Isabel Lucas. The Brothers star split from longtime girlfriend Reese Witherspoon late last year. According to MTV, Lucas is the first woman romantically linked to Gyllenhaal since the break-up. The 29-year-old was recently spotted on a date with Lucas in Montreal, Canada. Gyllenhaal is in Canada shooting thriller Source Code. According to the reports, he was seen "all cuddled up" with Lucas, who appeared in Transformers: revenge of the Fallen. Source digitalspy.co.uk

Milla Jovovich Not Keen on 3-D MILLA Jovovich says it’s “hard” for her to make movies in 3-D — because she tends to “gesticulate” when she talks. The actress has revealed how she had to rein-in her body movements while filming the new Resident Evil movie because of the problem they caused with the new-fangled 3-D cameras. “I do tend to gesticulate a lot when I talk but you just can’t do that when you’re shooting in 3-D because every movement is magnified,” explains Mila. “It took a lot of effort for me to keep still. “Also, the cameras are so heavy and take so long to set up, there was a lot of waiting around. So it was all very hard for me.” Milla — who gave birth to daughter Ever in November 2007 — recently revealed how she has a more relaxed approach to her career since becoming a mom. “She’s the biggest single teacher in the world for me,” she said in August last year. “When you have a baby, the baby becomes so important that only really tangible problems become important rather than all these emotional concerns that you have before. “Pre-children you create so many problems for yourself, like, ‘Am I ready for this audition?’ and you fret loads about whether you’re good enough, but now I have Ever, it’s not such a big deal. “Even if I don’t get the job, I know I’m going to be really busy as a mum. And even if I didn’t do another film again, being a mum is a full-time job.” Source showbizspy.com

Bratt Has 'Immunity Pass' With Police Former LAW & ORDER star BENJAMIN BRATT has credited his role in the hit TV show with giving him a "lifetime cinematic immunity pass" with the police - insisting he always escapes tickets because of his cop fan base. The actor shot to fame playing Detective Rey Curtis in the longrunning drama series in the 1990s. He quit in 1999 to pursue a film career, but returned to the role for a one-off guest appearance in 2009. And Bratt claims his popularity on the cop show still resonates with police officers, who often laugh off motoring offences in return for an autograph. He tells the New York Daily News, "(I have a) lifetime cinematic immunity pass. If I get stopped for making an illegal left turn, or for exceeding the speed limit, I'll hand over my ID and when the police see my clean-shaven face on the license, they say, 'Hey Curtis, just slow it down next time, will you? And can I have your autograph?" Source contactmusic

Alley's Blind Date Ban Actress KIRSTIE ALLEY has banned friends from setting her up on blind dates, after an awkward one night stand with a poorly-endowed potential suitor. The former Cheers star was looking for a short term romance after her split from second husband Parker Stevenson in 1997, and agreed to be set up. But Alley regretted the brief fling after going to bed with her date just hours after they met. She says, "I have been set up on blind dates. I can't say they're successful. The worst blind date I went on I slept with him. "This was a long time ago and I slept with this guy and he was tiny - not tiny like, kinda tiny - TINY... So I didn't have a good blind date." Source contactmusic

Angelina Jolie ‘Backtracks on Promise to Spend More Time with Kids’ ANGELINA Jolie has broken her promise to partner Brad Pitt. The actress had previously told Pitt that she would be spending more time with the couple’s six children — but she has now had a change of heart after growing tired with doing the “mommy thing”. “Angie’s whole idea was to allow Brad time to focus on his work while she did her mommy thing,” a source divulged. “But she has tired of her domestic lifestyle much sooner than she expected and has pushed her career goals back to the top of her list and priorities. “Angie has since turned on the burners and started chasing after every project in sight. “In fact, she landed so many roles that Brad found himself having to pull back on his own plans. And he’s not too happy about that! “After Brad told Angie she was too self-centered, she fired back and told him to stay out of her business. After that, they barely talked for days.” Recent reports claimed Brad and Angie haven’t split because they know their relationship is good for their careers. “The relationship is a total sham,” a source said. “They both have other people on the side. “They only stay together for the kids and for the sake of continuing to build their empire.” Source showbizspy.com

Lindsay Lohan slams blogger Perez Hilton Lindsay Lohan has aimed a furious online rant at celebrity blogger Perez Hilton after a series of inflammatory remarks about the actress were posted on his website. Hilton incurred the wrath of the "Mean Girls" star with an entry on his blog that alleged she is paid to make personal appearances at events in Los Angeles, and is often handed her salary in cash. The post then adds, "Ummm... Drug money?!" And the insinuation has infuriated Lohan who has responded with a series of angry messages aimed at Hilton on her Twitter page. She writes, "Perez Hilton your statement couldn't be more wrong in every single way. And I find your accusations and slanderous remarks to be gross. Karma is a b**ch, isn't it? I can't imagine what yours will be. I'm sure he's the one sitting on drugs, no1 (no one) in their right mind should ever be so dark and have such a desire to be mean to people. I try to never respond... but that's vulgar and out of line." source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0kPYRj4rY

Oprah Winfrey snags Rielle Hunter interview Oprah Winfrey has landed the first televised interview with Rielle (ree-EHL') Hunter since former presidential candidate John Edwards first admitted two years ago that he had an affair with Hunter. Harpo Productions said Tuesday that Hunter will appear on The Oprah Winfrey Show on an unspecified date. GQ magazine last month published the first interview with Hunter in which she addressed the scandal. She told the magazine the affair ended in July 2008 and that the relationship is now something "different." She didn't say whether they are still romantically involved but said Edwards wants to be there for their 2-year-old daughter. Edwards admitted in January that he is the girl's father after initially denying it. He and his wife, Elizabeth Edwards, are now separated. source: http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n.../e094302D87.DTL

Heather Graham Happy To Relax Heather Graham would rather sleep than work. The 40-year-old actress insists that she never worries if she has few movie projects lined up because it makes her happier if she is able to relax and spend time with her loved ones. She said: "I definitely like not working sometimes. It's so fun. I just love sleeping in. In America, everyone is driven to succeed and wake up and do something. But I don't care. I want to sleep in. I want to relax. I don't want to have to get up everyday. "It's funny. The longer I have been in the business, the more I realised how important it is to have other things in my life. Have normal, healthy people around me, not focusing on the business all the time, not always going to see every movie. just being really happy. I've been evaluating how much I value happiness in my life. To be too driven takes away your happiness." Despite admitting she doesn't focus all her attentions on work, the 'Hangover' star insists she doesn't think she will ever retire because she feels destined to continue with her career. She added to The Scotsman website: "I have a lot of persistence and determination. It's just a feeling that this is what I'm supposed to be doing. I just feel like I have a desire to do this, and it feels like it's beyond my control, so I have to keep doing it. "You do make choices, but in another way I feel like it's your fate and your destiny, what happens to you." Source monstersandcritics.com

Butler Linked To French Reporter GERARD BUTLER has silenced rumours of a romance with JENNIFER ANISTON after he was spotted enjoying a date with a French TV reporter. In recent months the Scottish actor has been plagued by speculation he has been dating his The Bounty Hunter co-star, even though they have both denied reports of a relationship. Butler has now sparked rumours of a new woman in his life after he was spotted enjoying a romantic dinner with French TV presenter Laurie Cholewa last week (beg29Mar10). The 300 star is said to have met Cholewa, who hosts a Friday night TV show, last weekend (27-28Mar10) at a press junket for The Bounty Hunter in Paris, France. They were later seen strolling hand in hand through the French capital on a mid-week date, sightseeing before enjoying an intimate meal at a restaurant, according to People.com. Source contactmusic

Foxx Fuming Over Stern's Gay Jibe JAMIE FOXX has been forced to deny he is gay after shock jock HOWARD STERN escalated their war of words with a jibe about the actor/singer's sexuality. The pair fell out last month (Mar10) when the Oscar-winner took offence following Stern's criticism of portly Precious star Gabourey Sidibe on his radio show. Foxx slammed his Sirius radio network colleague on his Foxxhole show last week (beg29Mar10), prompting a furious response from Stern, who poked fun at Foxx and dropped hints that he is homosexual. Stern said, "My guess is we're probably not on the same team. I think he's playing for a way different team. I don't know what team he's on but it ain't my team." And Foxx is not happy about the latest comments, labelling the DJ "Coward Stern". He says, "I'm not gay. A lot of people say that I'm gay and that doesn't bother me, because I could eat a pizza in a male shower and not feel anything because I'm secure with myself. And I'm not gonna take that, Coward Stern. I'm not gonna take that from a person who has chronic gonorrhoea." Source contactmusic

Kirstie Alley Bonded With Elizabeth Taylor Over Weight Jibes KIRSTIE Alley has revealed how Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor helped her put her life into perspective. The former Cheers star told Ladies’ Home Journal that she bonded with Taylor because they’ve both been “stalked” for “being fat”. “Elizabeth Taylor and I were laughing at lunch the other day,” Kirstie revealed. “We realized there’ve been a few famous women who’ve been targeted for their weight — and she and I are two of them. “We’ve been stalked for decades for being fat. “Elizabeth Taylor helped me put things in perspective. She taught me to enjoy the craziness — and, more important, to laugh at it.” Alley — who reportedly shot up from 10st 3lbs to 16st 6lbs in two years — confessed she felt so low about her weight gain at one point that she went into hiding. “My self-esteem was basically zero, so it was hard to get the eating under control,” she said. “It made me completely self-conscious. I stopped going out, especially to restaurants… I succumbed to the meanness and attacks and lost my way in the process. I’m telling you, it was hell.” Source showbizspy.com

Alicia Keys Postpones Beyoncé Duet Alicia Keys has postponed the release of her collaboration with Beyoncé because she wants to release a different track first. The pair filmed a music video to 'Put It In A Love Song' in February, when they flew out to the slums of Rio de Janiero, Brazil. The R&B singers were expected to premiere the clip in March, but Keys has since revealed that she plans to promote a different track from her Element of Freedom LP called 'Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready)', which features vocals from Canadian rapper Drake. "Expect ['Put It In A Love Song'] right after my 'Un-Thinkable' video," she told Rap Up. "It's kind of nice that I have such a great video [with] such a great artist in the can. They're going to be able to see the 'Un-Thinkable' video first and then see 'Put It in a Love Song', but it probably won't come until closer to this summer." Keys will reportedly shoot the video on April 10 and has ruled out inviting Drake to make a cameo. She said: "He won't be in the video. That's too obvious. [but] he's a great guy. "I'm really proud of all the things he's been able to achieve, and we're most likely going to do some kind of remix for the song that'll be really good. There'll be more of me and Drake." Source digitalspy.co.uk

Houston Eyes will.i.am Collaboration Whitney Houston has revealed that she wants to work with will.i.am on her next album. The 'Nothin But Love' singer is keen to collaborate with will.i.am after his recent chart success, reports The Mirror. "Of any current stars that are around right now, I would love to work with will.i.am. He is always at the top of my list," she is quoted as saying. Houston announced earlier today that the opening date of the European leg of her world tour, which was due to take place in Paris tonight, has been postponed due to a respiratory infection. The next concert in the tour, scheduled for Manchester on Thursday, is still scheduled to go ahead. Source digitalspy.co.uk

Insecure Katy Perry Katy Perry has "moments of insecurity". The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer - who is engaged to British comic Russell Brand - admits she is often shy and unsure of herself even though she has a huge pop career and famous fiance. She explained: "Even the most confident people still have their moments of insecurity. And even though I may come across as loud and bubbly and brimming with confidence, I can be a shy girl too." However, the 25-year-old pop beauty - who is known for her skimpy outfits and energetic stage routines - fights through her insecurities for her fans. She told more! magazine: "For me, I wrote a lot of my songs in my hot little apartment and I didn't think much of them - but then I started playing them in front of people and they were singing the songs back to me louder than I was singing them. It gives you goosebumps on your arms. It might sound cheesy, but I could swear that every artist would say that's the most validating thing. Everything I do, I know it is for the fans and they are the reason why I exist." Katy - who is currently working a new album, due to be released later this year - recently admitted she was thrilled with how 2010 is panning out for her. She added: "Being in the studio again and making this new album is really great, and then to get the Grammy nomination while I was writing it was a really lovely boost of confidence and encouragement and then of course there's my engagement! So yes, I would say it's all going pretty well." Source femalefirst

Insecure Katy Perry Katy Perry has "moments of insecurity". The 'I Kissed a Girl' singer - who is engaged to British comic Russell Brand - admits she is often shy and unsure of herself even though she has a huge pop career and famous fiance. She explained: "Even the most confident people still have their moments of insecurity. And even though I may come across as loud and bubbly and brimming with confidence, I can be a shy girl too." However, the 25-year-old pop beauty - who is known for her skimpy outfits and energetic stage routines - fights through her insecurities for her fans. She told more! magazine: "For me, I wrote a lot of my songs in my hot little apartment and I didn't think much of them - but then I started playing them in front of people and they were singing the songs back to me louder than I was singing them. It gives you goosebumps on your arms. It might sound cheesy, but I could swear that every artist would say that's the most validating thing. Everything I do, I know it is for the fans and they are the reason why I exist." Katy - who is currently working a new album, due to be released later this year - recently admitted she was thrilled with how 2010 is panning out for her. She added: "Being in the studio again and making this new album is really great, and then to get the Grammy nomination while I was writing it was a really lovely boost of confidence and encouragement and then of course there's my engagement! So yes, I would say it's all going pretty well." Source femalefirst

Kelly Osbourne Gives Up Healthy Eating Kelly Osbourne "gave up being healthy" on a recent trip to London. The former 'Dancing With The Stars' finalist - who has sported a slim figure since training began for last year's show a year ago - said she couldn't resist a few traditional English greasy goodies when she made a surprise visit to the country's capital to surprise her fiance, Luke Worrall, recently. She wrote in Closer magazine: "I made sure I went to my favourite place in London for a sausage sandwich, I had a proper high tea at The Dorchester, and I visited my favourite restaurant chain ever - Wagamama." Kelly, 25, added she doesn't care if she put on weight during the trip as she is comfortable with her figure whatever size she is. She added: "I haven't bothered weighing myself so I've no idea if I've put on weight, but I really don't care. "I'll never be one of those girls who obsesses about their figure, that must be such a boring way to live." Kelly recently told how she couldn't resist surprising model Luke with her trip, because she missed him so much. She explained: "I hadn't seen him for six weeks because he's been working in the UK and I've been working in Los Angeles. "His agent told him to go to a hotel for a modeling job, but when he got there I opened the door - he was shocked!" Source femalefirst

'Natural' Father Simon Cowell Simon Cowell is a "natural" father, according to his co-star. Reality TV mogul Simon has recently got engaged to make up artist Mezhgan Hussainy and talked about his plans to settle down, get married and have children - and his colleague on the judging panel of 'Britain's Got Talent', Amanda Holden, thinks he will easily take to fatherhood. The actress - who, judges the show with Simon and TV personality Piers Morgan - told New! magazine: "I've said to him that I hate it when he says he doesn't like kids because when he is around children he is great. "Piers and I are parents but Simon seems the most natural one. I'd love to see him with kids. I'd be gobsmacked, but so thrilled." She also jokingly suggested that the notoriously straight talking, hard to please judge, may have children who are as fussy as he is. She added to Star magazine: "I'd love him to have children, but do we need any more Simons in this world? I mean, really?" Speaking of Simon's relationship with Mezhgan, she told how they have become inseparable. She said: "He's been acting teenagery and happy and light. They are like Tweedledee and Tweedledum. You can't separate them really." Simon and Mezhgan are set to marry in the summer. Source femalefirst

Howard Stern & Jamie Foxx go to war over Gabourey Sidibe remarks Jamie Foxx has sparked a new satellite radio feud with Howard Stern over comments the shock jock made about "Precious" star Gabourey Sidibe. Foxx attacked his Sirius radio network colleague on his "Foxxhole" show last week, prompting Stern to take aim at the Oscar winner on his program. The "Ray" star and his crew started the war of words by criticizing Stern and the host's sidekick Robin Quivers for making comments about Sidibe's weight during a show last month. One of Foxx's co-hosts said Quivers "has a lot in common with Precious, she was overweight, she was once black." Foxx, himself, then joined in, stating, "I hope that this feud gets us hot, because Howard hasn't really made a big splash in a long time." His comment enraged Stern, who has fired back, "I'm not... gonna sit here and take it and listen to some bulls**t... I'm going to end it now, because, you know what, I got a s**tload of stuff on Jamie, which isn't a lot of fun. "Jamie's not a friend of mine. I've had him on the show a couple of times. I don't consider him a friend anymore... I don't dislike the guy, he's a very talented guy." Stern then poked fun at the name of Foxx's radio show, joking, "I wonder which hole they're referring to." source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0kHaEc4OL

Robert Pattinson: 'Fame is a burden' Robert Pattinson's meteoric rise to fame has made him question fans' motives - admitting he finds it "repulsive" when they force themselves on him. The "Twilight" actor shot to stardom playing hunky vampire Edward Cullen in the bloodsucking franchise, and has spoken out about how the intense interest in his life makes him uncomfortable. And the star insists he feels the urge to "scream" when well-wishers introduce themselves. He tells Britain's The Sun, "Being well known is a real burden. If people push themselves on me I find it grueling and repulsive. "If I even think someone wants to approach me I feel the need to scream, 'What do you want of me'. Then later I think, 'What if this person only wanted to be nice?'" source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0kHZiwsnz

Obsessed fan asks author to help 'win over' Ivanka Trump An obsessed fan who is charged with harassing Ivanka Trump online is convinced he can "win her over" - once he is out of the "doghouse," according to a new report. Justin Massler set up a fan blog about the businesswoman and in a post earlier this year, revealed he had attempted to telepathically connect with her. Massler was subsequently detained by cops in Reno, Nevada after an arrest warrant was issued in New York, where Trump lives. The man appeared at Manhattan Criminal Court on Thursday, April 1 and was charged with six crimes, including stalking in the third degree. He was subsequently released on $16,000 bail, and ordered to stay away from the daughter of TV tycoon Donald Trump. But after just three days out of prison, Massler allegedly sent a bizarre email to bestselling author Tucker Max, urging Max to "talk him up" to Trump. In the message, sent on Sunday and obtained by the New York Daily News, Massler allegedly wrote, "Obviously right now, she is probably not that into me since she filed the stalking charges and I'm in the doghouse with her, but later on I'm going to try and recover and then actually win her over. "Talk me up, perhaps saying, 'Oh yeah, he's a cool guy who just has insanity problems at times, but if he recovered from insanity, he would be cool.' "I would be the first deranged stalker to later end up (with) the exact chick who originally sought to have him put in jail." Meanwhile, Massler's mom Randee has apologized to the Trumps for any distress her troubled son has caused: "He wrote nasty things and crossed the line. I can feel for Ivanka Trump and her family. If he caused her to be afraid, I'm very sorry for that." source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0kHZLYlny

Jessica Simpson is too 'picky' to find a man Jessica Simpson is convinced she's still single because she's too "picky" when choosing partners. The singer was previously married to Nick Lachey, and after their divorce in 2005 she went on to date rocker John Mayer and American football star Tony Romo. The 29 year old claims to have been single since splitting from Romo last summer, and admits she's since struggled to find a man. Simpson is determined to be settled with kids by the time she reaches her 40th birthday, but fears it will be difficult because she has such high standards. She tells Fox News, "By 10 years I would love to be a mom, I would love just to be in love and be a mom. It sounds simple but it's a lot harder (than you think). I'm pretty picky." source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0kHYMVjWW

Kate Winslet refuses to feel guilty over career Kate Winslet felt awful after she was publicly criticized for leaving her children with a nanny while she filmed movies. The "Titanic" star - who recently split from husband Sam Mendes - has a daughter Mia, nine, and a six-year-old son Joe. But the actress insists she came under scrutiny from the press when she left her kids at home to continue working in the film industry - and the negative portrayal of her parenting left her in despair. She tells Britain's The Times, "I don't feel guilty about working now. When Mia was younger I did, but that was largely to do with the press. You know, 'She's off and the child gets left behind.' You just want to kill yourself when you read those things. "Mia and Joe are not onset movie kids. I don't ever have them hang out in the trailer, because I don't like the notion that they are sort of beholden to my schedule, not knowing when they're going to see me. I'd rather, you know, give them a big kiss in the morning before I go off to work." source: http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate...7#ixzz0kHXWPOlu