Britney Spears’ manager denied reports that the pop princess fainted and had to be carried out of a Las Vegas nightclub on New Year’s Eve, claiming that Spears simply fell “asleep” shortly after leading the New Year’s countdown and was escorted out by her own security. Get a life, Britney!
Kate Moss’ rep denied that she exchanged vows with Pete Doherty in Phuket, Thailand on New Year’s Day, contradicting numerous published reports. “Contrary to various entirely false media reports today, there has not been any kind of marriage ceremony in Thailand. She is on holiday,” Moss’s rep said in a statement. Yeah, Moss’s being cagey or lying.
“After a decade in development, the fourth Indiana Jones film is finally due to begin shooting this year,” George Lucas said Friday. Despite a 19-year gap since the last movie in the franchise, Harrison Ford is feeling fit to reprise his role as the well-traveled archeologist with a flair for adventure. “I don’t know if the pants still fit, but I know the hat will,” Ford said in a statement. Get the whip and hat–head ‘em up move ‘em out.
More than 8,500 James Brown fans packed a stadium in Augusta, Georgia Saturday to pay their final respects to the late musical legend in a public ceremony that included a tearful eulogy from Michael Jackson, who called Brown his “greatest inspiration.” Brown was buried in a private ceremony later in the day.
Oprah Winfrey opened her $40 million school for disadvantaged girls in South Africa Tuesday, giving 152 students a chance for a better life. The 28-building campus features computer and science labs, a library, a theater and a wellness center. “If you are surrounded by beautiful things and wonderful teachers who inspire you, that beauty brings out the beauty in you,” Winfrey said of her reasoning for making the school so lavish. Oprah didn’t have to go all the way to Africa to start a school. There is plenty of need right here in the U.S. And, what’s with her affected African accent? Has Oprah gone native?
Rod Stewart, director Peter Greenaway and TV star Penelope Keith were named Commanders of the Order of the British Empire in the Queen’s New Year’s Honors list Monday. Hugh Laurie received the slightly less exalted accolade of Officer of the Order of the British Empire. Rod Stewart a Commander and Laurie only an Officer? It’s a scandal.
William Shatner agreed to serve as master of ceremonies at the Space Camp Hall of Fame induction banquet in June, marking the U.S. Space Camp’s 25th anniversary. Apparently, he’s got some free time on his hands, now that Show Me the Money is no more and his Price line contract expired. How long before he’s appearing at a Trekkie Convention telling the Trek nerds to “get a life”?
NBA great Michael Jordan and wife Anita “mutually and amicably” filing for divorce after 17 years of marriage. “A judgment for dissolution of their marriage was entered today. There will be no further statements,” their lawyers stated Friday. Juanita once tried to end things in 2002, but withdrew her petition and said the pair were trying to reconcile. Will Michael now try to beat Wilt Chamberlain’s tryst record? It’s the only record left for him to beat.
Nick Lachey and Jessica Simpson wrapped up the division of their assets, according to legal docs obtained by People magazine. The ex-Newlyweds duo’s split was finalized in June, leaving them free to wed others. So far, neither has exercised that option.
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