Archive - May 7, 2010

Bruce Willis $27,700 Rug Trouble


Bruce Willis has been accused of ruining a $27,700 rug.

The ‘Die Hard’ actor, who allegedly bought a handmade wool and silk carpet from Mansour, a fine rug store in Los Angeles – is being sued by the company after he returned the item with a red wine stain and is refusing to accept he made the mark or is offering to pay for the damage.

According to a lawsuit filed by Los Angeles County Superior Court, the company delivered the rug, which had been discounted by 10 per cent, to his home in December when it was in perfect condition.

Six weeks later, Bruce – who had the item altered a few inches – then decided he wanted to return it, even though he hadn’t yet paid for it.

When Mansour representatives came to collect the rug it had however been stained with “spilled or dripped red wine”.

According to court documents, the 54-year-old star claims no one in the Willis household caused the wine damage, while the rug company are also adamant the stain didn’t exist when they originally delivered it.

Bruce’s lawyer Marty Singer has branded the lawsuit was “ridiculous”.



Russell Brand to Leak Katy Perry’s Sexy Pictures


Russell Brand wants to leak sexy pictures of Katy Perry.

The ‘Get Him to the Greek’ star is planning revenge on his fiancee after she dubbed him “Bridezilla” over his enthusiasm for their marriage plans and even posted a picture of him on twitter wearing a wedding dress.

He joked, “Katy, that little cow, keeps calling me a bridezilla. Travis Cocker wrote, ‘Just Say Yes,’ the single we’re releasing from the film, and for that, one of the costumes I wore was a wedding dress. I sent Katy a picture and she put it on the internet and goes, ‘Oh look at him he’s obsessed with this wedding.’

“I’m trying to think of a way to get revenge. Let me tell you there are photos of her on my phone that could go nuclear!”

However, the British funnyman is wary of revealing the sexy snaps because he is scared of the repercussions.

He added to MTV News, “A man has to be respectful. I’m so tempted but I feel I’m going to need my testicles for the future.”

It has previously been claimed Katy is planning to wear a daring midriff-baring wedding gown and though Russell doesn’t want to upstage his bride, he has promised his attire for the big day will be no less shocking.

He said, “I think it would be unfair to say this day is all about me.

“I’m going to wear a tuxedo and a top hat with no pants and I’m going to paint my penis with lipstick. This is her day. It’s not about those mental images.”



Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott to Renew Wedding Vows


Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott are renewing their wedding vows.

The couple, who have two children together, Liam, three, and 23-month-old Stella, want to celebrate their fourth wedding anniversary by pledging their love for each other in a romantic ceremony tomorrow, May 8.

A source said, “Despite the stresses of having two young children, Tori and Dean are still madly in love with each other and want their close friends and family to help them celebrate.”

The pair – who star in their own reality TV show, ‘Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood’ – have been the subject of rumors their marriage is on the rocks, but the former ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ actress has insisted everything is fine between them even though they do argue.

She said, “We have our fights. We have our ups and downs. It’s a real relationship. Some issues have come up this season, and the cameras were there to catch it. And I’m happy to put that out there to my fans, because we’re a normal, relatable couple. We’re not perfect, and things happen.”



Jenny McCarthy Getting Cozy With Mystery Man


Jenny McCarthy has been seen getting “very cozy” with a mystery man.

The former Playboy model, who split from Jim Carrey, her partner of five years, last month – was spotted yesterday, May 6, looking very close to a new guy while on holiday in Las Vegas with her sisters and friends.

Jenny, 37, had been enjoying dinner with her pals at the N9NE Steakhouse, before they headed to the Playboy Club where the blonde beauty hooked up with the hunk.

A source said, “After dinner, Jenny headed to the Playboy Club for some martinis and was seen getting very cozy kissing an unknown guy.”

Jenny previously revealed her break-up from Jim was amicable and she was “grateful” for their time together.

She said, “I’m so grateful for the years Jim and I had together. I will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart.”



Susan Boyle To Star in ‘Les Miserables’


Susan Boyle could star in ‘Les Miserables’.

The Scottish singer, who shot to fame after performing a version of ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ from the musical when auditioning for Simon Cowell’s show ‘Britain’s Got Talent,’ is being lined-up to star in a 25th anniversary version of the production.

The 49-year-old star went to see a touring performance of the show in Edinburgh last week and her team are said to be in talks with boss Cameron Mackintosh so Susan can appear as the character Fantine, and perform her signature song.

A source told The Sun newspaper, “The tenth anniversary of the show was released as a video and CD. They are keen to do the same for the quarter century.”

Other ambitious projects for Susan include singing with a US hip-hop artist for her second album and the possibility of duetting with ‘Telephone’ singer Lady Gaga.

The Catholic Church also wants Susan to sing for Pope Benedict XVI when he visits the UK later this year.



Video: “Get out of there!” montage

Does exactly what it says on the tin- a strangely compelling montage of the stock phrase “get out of there!” through the years.



Elvis Presley Died of Chronic Constipation


Elvis Presley died of chronic constipation, it has been claimed.

The rock ‘n’ roll legend, who died on the toilet in 1977 from what has always been believed to have been heart failure, is said to have refused surgery which would have relieved him of the problem, according to a doctor close to the star.

Doctor George ‘Nick’ Nichopoulos was with the ‘Viva Las Vegas’ singer when he died, and believes his refusal to deal with the problem killed him.

He said, “We didn’t realize until the autopsy that his constipation was as bad. We found stool in his colon which had been there for four or five months because of the poor mobility of the bowel.

“He would get embarrassed. He’d have accidents onstage. He’d have to change clothes and come back because of the way we were trying to treat his constipation.”

According to Dr. Nichopoulos, Elvis suffered from a hereditary condition called bowel paralysis, and the autopsy revealed his colon was five to six inches in diameter, compared to the usual two to three inches.

Speaking to Fox News about the release of his book ‘The King and Doctor Nick’, he said, “If they had done the colostomy then, he’d probably still be here.”



Alex Reid Wants Fitness DVD With Katie Price


Alex Reid wants to film a fitness DVD with his wife Katie Price.

The cage-fighter has admitted he would love to get sweaty and work out with his spouse of three months for a new keep-fit regime which would be sold to the public, but thinks they are just too busy for the time being.

The 34-year-old sportsman said, “I’d love us to bring out a fitness video together, that’d be great. We’re busy on other projects for now – there are lots of exciting things in the pipeline for me and for Katie, we have lots of plans.”

It has been a hectic year for the muscular hunk.

Alex and Katie wed in Las Vegas in February, just days after he won British reality TV show ‘Celebrity Big Brother’, and the pair are reportedly trying to land roles in a film together.

Despite the stresses in their professional lives, Alex is adamant their romance is going well.

He told more! magazine, “We’re really happy together – we’ve never been happier.”



Sarah Jessica Parker Never Regrets Past Relationships


Sarah Jessica Parker has no relationship regrets.

The ‘Sex and the City’ actress, who has three children, James, seven, and 10-month-old twins Tabitha and Marion with husband Matthew Broderick – admits she’s learnt a lot about relationships over the years, and while she now knows what true love is, she looks back on her past fondly.

The 45-year-old star, who has previously dated Robert Downey Jr. said, “When you’re younger, you get swept away by grand gestures. When you have children and years invested, it’s more complicated. It’s the day-to-day stuff, the kind of parent you are, the kind of partner you are. It’s the little and big things. But you’re not meant to know that when you’re younger, so I don’t think anybody should regret choices they make in their twenties.”

The actress also admits she struggles to get the right balance between being a wife and mother and having a successful career.

She added in an interview with Britain’s Glamour magazine, “It’s the eternal conflict of every working woman, but I’m not complaining because I’ve done this to myself. And I have a wonderful nanny who allows me to be a working person. The great challenge for me is to be all things to all people; I want to be a great mother, and I want to feel good when I’m at work. But it’s hard.”



Gwyneth Paltrow Thinks Wearing Shorts is Ridiculous


Gwyneth Paltrow thinks wearing shorts as a 37-year-old mother-of-two is “ridiculous”.

The actress, who has children Apple, five and Moses, four, with Coldplay singer Chris Martin – admits she has to work hard to maintain her trim physique, but her friend Tracy Anderson’s dance workout helps her get into shape.

She said, “This 26-minute long video was an amazing start for getting the butt and legs I had always hoped for.

“This regime got me into the shape of my life and I continue to return to it when I have a specific event so that I can do ridiculous things like be a 37-year-old mother-of-two and wear shorts!”

Writing in her GOOP newsletter, Gwyneth also claims she has to diet in short spurts to get good results.

“To really get in line, I follow her strict diet for five days to lose my extra winter weight. Now, I am not a good dieter and I cannot every do it for long – only when there is a goal in sight, which there was in this case.”

Previously the ‘Iron Man 2′ star has revealed her distaste at the idea of dieting, and claims she puts on weight as soon as she thinks about cutting down on food.

She said, “I had to work hard to get it like this, but now I’m here it’s so great because I don’t have to think about it. I can just enjoy life. What a relief is that.

“I can eat what I want, as long as I exercise, which is just as well, because if I put the word ‘diet’ into my brain, I immediately gain a stone.”