Archive - Aug 9, 2010

Lindsay Lohan Can Only See Family While in Rehab


Lindsay Lohan has been banned from seeing anyone apart from her relatives while she is in rehab.

The ‘Mean Girls’ actress, who was released from prison last week after serving just 13 days of a 90-day sentence for breaking the terms of her probation for a 2007 driving under influence (DUI) conviction, is currently on a 90-day treatment course at the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles.

However, staff are said to have banned the troubled star from seeing anyone apart from her blood relations for the first 30 days of her stay, according to gossip website TMZ.

Mother Dina and sister Ali have already visited Lindsay on a number of occasions but if anyone else in the Lohan family wishes to see the 24-year-old actress she has to personally approve them before they’re allowed on site.

Meanwhile, Lindsay’s assistant Elinore is reportedly “super stressed” by having to cope with the demands of Dina and Ali while Lindsay is in rehab.

An insider has revealed Dina has suggested selling off some of her daughter’s clothes and possessions as a lucrative business venture.

Additionally, 16-year-old Ali has had Elinore running around after her all day, which is making her “miserable and incredibly worn out”.



Jennifer Aniston Doesn’t Need Man For Baby


Jennifer Aniston insists she doesn’t need a man to have a baby.

The former ‘Friends’ star, who has previously spoken of her desire to become a mother, says women can get pregnant and raise a child without the help of a boyfriend or husband because there are so many options available to them.

The 41-year-old actress, who plays a woman who gets pregnant using a “turkey baster” in new movie ‘The Switch’ said, “Women are realising it more and more knowing that they don’t have to settle with a man just to have that child. Times have changed and that is also what is amazing is that we do have so many options these days, as opposed to our parents’ days when you can’t have children because you have waited too long.”

Jennifer, who was once married to Brad Pitt, insists raising a child without a father is not always a bad thing.

Speaking at a press conference for ‘The Switch’, she said, “The point of the movie is what is it that defines family? It isn’t necessarily the traditional mother, father, two children and a dog named Spot. Love is love and family is what is around you and who is in your immediate sphere. That is what I love about this movie (‘The Switch’). It is saying it is not the traditional sort of stereotype of what we have been taught as a society of what family is.”

Jennifer also revealed she still wants to have a family, saying,
“Yeah, I have said it years before and I still say it today.”



Sandra Bullock Wins Restraining Order Against Stalker


Sandra Bullock has won a three-year restraining order against a stalker.

The ‘Blind Side’ star’s lawyers obtained the ruling on Friday, August 6, at a Los Angeles court to protect her from Thomas James Weldon, who has been “obsessed” with the actress since 2003.

Weldon, who was described by the actress’ lawyers as an “unmedicated schizophrenic”, has been banned from going near Bullock or her adopted son Louis.

The restraining order also protects the children of Sandra’s ex-husband Jesse James who occasionally stay with the actress.

Bullock first took out an order in California against Weldon seven years ago, after he repeatedly tried to send her messages.

The order was extended in 2006 but it expired in 2009 because Weldon, 41, was being held in a Tennessee mental hospital which he voluntarily entered.

Last month, he turned up to a Wyoming hospital, complaining of anxiety and sleeplessness.

While at the medical facility, he told staff he had driven from Tennessee hoping to meet the actress at her nearby home, admitted he had not been taking his medication and claimed he had been communicating with the 46-year-old brunette beauty telepathically.

In a sworn declaration, psychiatrist Dr. Jiri Danczik wrote, “His preoccupation with Ms. Bullock is obvious.”

Sandra’s attorney, Ed McPherson, filed a declaration stating the actress has received numerous emails and faxes in recent years from Weldon.

He said, “It’s obvious that this fixation on her has not changed despite seven years in the hospital in Tennessee.”

Weldon was committed indefinitely to a state mental hospital in Wyoming on Tuesday, August 3.

The actress did not attend Friday’s hearing.



Robbie Williams Set to Become a Dad


Robbie Williams has fueled rumours he is to become a father.

The ‘Angels’ singer, who married long-term partner Ayda Field at his Beverly Hills home on Saturday, August 8, has invited pals to a mystery party at the actress’ mother’s house next week, with many friends speculating it to be a baby shower after wedding guests were shown the latest addition to his home, a “room specifically intended to be a nursery”.

A source told The Sun newspaper, “Ayda’s worked on everything from layouts to colour schemes.”

Another added, “It’s so strange to have a party so soon after the wedding.”

Meanwhile, further details about the couple’s intimate wedding have emerged.

The pair followed up the 30-minute wedding ceremony with a 10-hour reception, though the 40 guests, including actress Claire Danes and her husband Hugh Dancy, were not served alcohol at the request of Robbie, who has previously battled drug addiction and alcoholism.

A source told the Daily Star newspaper, “Robbie’s battle with the booze is well known so the reception was an alcohol-free zone. It was all very genteel.

“Guests enjoyed cups of tea, perfectly cut sandwiches and of course, lots of cakes.”

A 30ft marquee had been erected in the grounds of the ‘You Know Me’ singer’s mansion, while a 4ft-high flower arrangement spelled out the word “love”.

The 36-year-old star, who reportedly proposed to Ayda, 31, with a $255,500 engagement ring while out alien-hunting last month, was overcome with emotion as he gave a speech at the reception.

One guest told the Daily Mirror newspaper, “His speech was really sweet and no one was expecting Robbie to well up. After that there wasn’t a dry eye in the house.

“Robbie said the loveliest things about Ayda and how gorgeous she looked in that gown.”

Best man Jonathan Wilkes poked fun at the couple’s love of UFO spotting in his speech, joking he had been “beamed up” to join them on their big day.

Robbie’s Take That bandmates were unable to attend, but sent video messages for the couple.

The pair are now planning a honeymoon in Mexico, before moving on to the English seaside resort of Blackpool for a “British-style” holiday, to coincide with Robbie switching on the famous illuminations.



Victoria Beckham Shaken by Air Scare Over the Atlantic


Victoria Beckham was “left shaken” after an air scare over the Atlantic when her jet was forced to return to London.

The 36-year-old star was flying by herself to Los Angeles to be reunited with her husband David, 35, and their three children when the incident happened.

At 30,000ft and an hour into the journey, the pilot announced the British Airways plane had a technical issue and they had to turn back.

A source close to Victoria said, “She was flying on her own so it was a scary moment and she didn’t have anyone to turn to.

“She was looking forward to going home and settling down with the family so she was both shaken up and upset about not getting back to Los Angeles.

The insider added to Britain‘s Daily Mirror newspaper, “It was an anxious time for her and her family always come first so she spent time thinking of them. It was nerve-wracking because the plane had been travelling for so long that it was more than an hour before she was back safely in Heathrow.”

Despite the air drama on Saturday, July 7, the former Spice Girl still managed an outfit change before boarding her second flight, switching from shorts and a jacket to a slinky blue dress.



Scorned wife says Fantasia Barrino stole her husband, made a sex tape

Fantasia Barrino, ranked earlier this year by Billboard as the 9th most successful American Idol alumnus, has been named as a third party in a bitter divorce dispute in North Carolina.

Barrino owned a home in North Carolina as recently as 2008 (when she made news for an impending foreclosure), and the state is one of seven that have divorce laws with provisions the Chicago Sun Times refers to as “home wrecker laws.” While alienation of affection cases do occur from time to time, their implementation is exceedingly rare.

According to court documents in the divorce of Paula Cook and Antwaun Cook, Barrino may have implicated herself- she reported called the erstwhile Mrs. Cook and said:

“He don’t want you. Maybe the next time you get a husband you’ll know how to keep him. That’s why he is here with me.”

Court records also indicate that Barrino sports a shoulder tattoo bearing the legend “Cook,” and the Antwaun Cook has a “similar” tattoo in the same spot. It is also claimed that the two made a “sextape,” though the details of its content were not immediately available.

Fantasia Barrino was the 2004 American Idol winner, going on the appear in a Broadway version of The Color Purple. Her attendance during the run was said to be poor, and Idol flak have indicated she is unlikely to be invited back for alumni appearances on AI during the upcoming season.



Some infographic love for Marvel

Marvel Comics is one of the biggest names in the comic world and even though they came close to bankruptcy (see you can learn something from infographics) the company survived to become an entertainment powerhouse. So it was interesting to see this infographic from Online Schools and find out a few things I didn’t know before even though I use to collect and sell comics.

via Geeks Are Sexy



Dev Patel Proud of Quirks


Dev Patel is proud of his big ears.

The ‘Last Airbender’ star used to get bullied at school for his appearance, but never got upset by any of the taunts and was able to laugh at himself.

He said, “I’ve always been a happy bunny. My life has always been uncomplicated. Growing up, religion and race were never issues for me. I’d regularly attend Hindu temple, but the faith was never forced on me.

“At school I was bullied by the older kids, but I never experienced any racism. I was teased for having big ears, but I didn’t mind that. I saw it as a badge of honour. I used to run round the playground pretending that my ears were the FA Cup handles. I never had a problem making myself popular.”

However, the 20-year-old actor admits he does get embarrassed, and was left particularly red-faced when he sat down with his family to watch ‘Skins’, the British TV drama in which he shot to fame.

He explained to Live magazine, “I remember sitting down with my whole family the first Friday night it was on the TV. It was the single most embarrassing experience of my life.

“In one of the earliest scenes I was running around completely naked. Looking at my sister watching me on screen was completely traumatic.”



Courtney Love’s Drug Fears For Daughter


Courtney Love fears her daughter will die of a drugs overdose.

The Hole singer, who has 17-year-old Frances Bean with late husband Kurt Cobain, admits she is concerned by the amount of money the teenager receives under the terms of the Nirvana frontman’s will, particularly as she no longer lives with her mother.

Courtney, who was banned from contacting Frances last year by a court said, “She is going to be 18 on 15 August. Thank God, because then this whole palaver will be done. She lives in a mansion by herself. A 17 year old getting $40,000 a month is outrageous to me, that’s on top of them paying for the mansion.

“She lives with her nanny, and Grandma Wendy and Kim – Kurt’s mother and sister – live two doors down, but there’s no drug testing going on. It’s a lot of money for a normal person. It’s enough money to kill her, if she is doing drugs, enough money to be gone by the time she’s 22.”

Despite her concerns, Courtney also thinks Frances is too sensible to go off the rails and says the teenager has turned down many opportunities to become famous in her own right.

She told You magazine, “Frances is so beautiful, but she doesn’t want to be famous. She was offered the part of Bella in the ‘Twilight’ movies, and Tim Burton wanted her for ‘Alice in Wonderland’. But she wants to go to college: she’s very good at graphic novels. Frances will be fine, it’ll be fine.”

Courtney also revealed she is no longer the subject of a restraining order preventing her from contacting her daughter.

She explained, “We don’t speak on the phone, but we went to court so that we could start this thing called Family Wizard where our e-mails are monitored, so there’s no restraining order any more.”



Katy Perry Didn’t Tame Russell Brand


Katy Perry hasn’t “tamed” Russell Brand.

The 25-year-old brunette beauty laughed off claims she has curbed the British funnyman’s womanizing ways, insisting she met him at a time in his life when he was ready to settle down.

She told Guardian Weekend magazine, “We all start to slow down. I think he was ready for change. I mean, you don’t have the stamina to be in bed with 80 different women a week when you’re 35 and trying to do good work.

“It’s not about taming, because that won’t last. Not everything stays perfect.”

Katy also admitted she occasionally has to “remind” Russell, who doesn’t drink alcohol or take drugs after overcoming addictions, of their differing lifestyles, but insists her desire to go out partying with friends never causes any serious problems.

She said, “He knows that I’m young and have friends and a social life and he was attracted to me. Not, ‘Oh let’s find a version of myself in a female.’

“Every once in a while I need to remind him of that and he listens. It’s about communication.”

The ‘California Gurls’ star also spoke of how well her parents, pastors Keith and Mary Hudson get on with her fiance.

She said, “My mother is in love with Russell. And my father, I think he sees a lot of himself in him.”