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Johnson's Kiss With Smith
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
Fashion designer Betsey Johnson once shared a passionate kiss with late model Anna Nicole Smith.
Smith died of an overdose in 2007. And Johnson insists that several years before the star's tragic death, the pair once enjoyed an intimate embrace following one of her fashion shows.
She tells New York gossip column PageSix, "I kissed Anna Nicole. She came to my rocker-chick show. She was wearing one of those dotted net see-through things with roses on her bullet bra underneath... It was when she was doing (dietary supplement) TrimSpa, and she looked really beautiful."
Brand Denies Rocky Horror Offer
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
British funnyman Russell Brand has not been offered the lead role in the remake of cult classic The Rocky Horror Picture Show - despite reports that he is to star in the film.
The original 1975 movie, which starred Tim Curry, Susan Sarandon and Meat Loaf, is set to be remade, with studio bosses keen to replicate the original's success.
And it had been rumoured that the comedian was favourite to take on the role of transvestite scientist Frank N Furter.
But his agent denies Brand has been approached to star in the remake.
He says, "It's news to me. It wouldn't surprise me if they wanted him but they would have plenty of hoops to jump through."
Simpson Becomes Beer Spokeswoman
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
Jessica Simpson has expanded her business empire once again - the entrepreneurial pop star has been signed up to promote beer.
The singer/actress - who recently launched her own clothing line - has teamed up with Dallas' Stampede Brewing Company to become the new face of Stampede Light Plus.
Although terms of the deal were not disclosed, Simpson is reportedly taking on a 15 per cent stake in the company in return for her endorsement.
And Simpson insists she is delighted with the deal. She says, "As an entrepreneur, I am always looking for ways to diversify my portfolio with good ideas and good people. Yes, I work out and take care of myself, but I also like a cold beer once in a while."
Along with her own fashion line, Simpson has also launched her own fragrance, range of hair extensions and a bath and body collection.
Ekland Slams 'Botoxed' Kidman
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
Veteran actress Britt Ekland has accused Nicole Kidman of compromising her career by using Botox.
Although Kidman has never admitted to using the facial-freezing treatment, former Bond girl Ekland is convinced that the Oscar-winner has resorted to cosmetic treatments in a bid to look more youthful.
And the 65-year-old insists that Kidman, 41, will not benefit if she is having the treatment.
Ekland says, "It's fatal when actresses use Botox. I remember seeing Cold Mountain, and it really looked to me like Nicole Kidman had been using it.
"Her face was neither sad nor glad - nor anything, she was just like a painted doll. I thought: 'Why would she do that?' "
Cusack Faces Backlash Over Newspaper Article
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
Actor John Cusack is facing a backlash over an article he wrote for a Chicago newspaper after readers accused the star of a string of embarrassing mistakes.
Cusack - who grew up in the city - published his first column in the Huffington Post Chicago on 14 August, but the article met with a frosty reception.
The column, written while the actor was working in Bangkok, focuses on Cusack's memories of the area and his love of the local baseball teams - the Cubs and the White Sox.
But readers have accused Cusack of misspelling the names of three Cubs players, as well as famed playwright Eugene O'Neill, and making a variety of factual errors.
Cusack also described in the piece how he took the "express train" to Wrigley Field, the Cubs' stadium - even though there has never been an express train service to the ground.
The High Fidelity star goes on to describe the poverty of his childhood, insisting he had to "scrape together $2.50" to go to a baseball game. But a source tells New York Post gossip column PageSix, "Cusack grew up in a massive house on Sheridan Road.
"It's slightly disingenuous to say he had to 'scrape' together $2.50. I'm thinking that wasn't an issue."
Lazenby Hits Back At Wife's 'Alcoholic' Claim
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
Latest: Former Bond star George Lazenby has hit back at his estranged wife after she labelled him an "abusive alcoholic" - insisting it was her drinking problem which blighted their marriage.
Tennis ace Pam Shriver is divorcing the actor after six years, and accused her husband of threatening to kill her, assaulting her in a drunken rage, and giving alcohol to their three children - all of which Lazenby has denied.
And the star has now hit back at his estranged spouse, accusing her of having a drink problem and being addicted to medication.
In a 25-page statement filed at a Los Angeles court, Lazenby insists Shriver also put their kids George, four; and twins Caitlin and Samuel, two, at risk by driving under the influence of drugs.
The papers read, "(She) consumes a cocktail of prescription painkillers, Ambien sleeping pills and rum or vodka each night and during the day. When I have expressed my grave concern to (her) about her combining Ambien with alcohol she flew into a rage and attempted to justify her addiction by claiming she has debilitating migraines and shoulder pain.
"She is in no condition to drive in the morning. I have seen her be drowsy and dizzy, with difficulties in co-ordination - I have warned on numerous occasions to refrain from transporting our children in the car when she is in such a state."
And the former 007 actor is adamant that her claims against him are false.
He adds, "It is ludicrous for (her) to claim that she is afraid of me. I am not a violent or aggressive person."
Crowe To Star As Hicks?
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
Russell Crowe is set to play late comedy legend Bill Hicks, according to reports.
The Gladiator star is lined up to portray the controversial funnyman, whose troubled life was cut short when he died of cancer in 1994, aged 32.
A source tells Britain's Daily Express newspaper, "Russell admires Hicks and is very keen to be involved in the project.
"Comedy has never been seen as Russell's strong point so this is an opportunity to change the public's perception of him.
"Like Hicks, Russell is very passionate and forthright with his views and isn't afraid to upset people if he thinks he's in the right. This could be an ideal role for him."
Voight Hits Out At Barr's Jolie-pitt Attack
20 August 2008 5:10 AM, PDT
Latest: Angelina Jolie's dad Jon Voight has blasted TV star Roseanne Barr for her "evil" attack on his daughter and her partner Brad Pitt.
In a posting on Barr's website, the comedienne apparently slammed the Hollywood couple for making millions while starring in "violent, psychopathic" movies - but only giving away a small part of their paycheques to charity.
The writer then took a swipe at the pair for not publicly pledging support for Democratic presidential candidate Barack Obama, before adding: "Now go back to making your movies about women who love to handle big guns that shoot hundreds of people to death."
Voight is livid with the attack on his daughter - and claims Barr is suffering from the trauma of being abused as a child, reports Usmagazine.com.
He says, "We can never be surprised at what vile evil comes from the mouth of a confessed victim of child abuse at the hands of her own parents.
"(Roseanne's) parents responded to the accusation by going on the air and slating she is a psychopathic liar and her sister agreed."
Jolie's Make-up Artist Found Dead
20 August 2008 12:03 AM, PDT
Angelina Jolie and Mariah Carey's former make-up artist has been found dead in his Los Angeles home.
Paul Starr - who also worked with Jennifer Garner, Jessica Alba and Renee Zellweger - was found after neighbours alerted the authorities.
The cause of death is unknown.
Starr, 48, had worked in the make-up industry for over two decades and won praise from Hollywood's elite.
Garner wrote in Starr's 2005 book, Paul Starr on Beauty: Conversations with Thirty Celebrated Women: "Paul Starr has this uncanny ability to look at a face and see what it needs. He's done my face a thousand times and never repeated a look. I have never felt more like the best version of myself than when Paul has made me up."
Jolie wrote: "During the time we have spent in the make up chair, we talked about everything but the photo shoot; global issues, babies, human rights..."
Ifans: 'I Love Stewart'
20 August 2008 12:03 AM, PDT
Welsh actor Rhys Ifans has declared his love for rock offspring Kimberly Stewart - by scrawling a romantic message on his face.
Ifans sparked rumours he is dating Stewart - daughter of rocker Rod - after they were photographed recently enjoying a string of dates.
And it appears Ifans has finally moved on from his split from Sienna Miller after he was photographed with the words 'I Love K' scrawled onto his cheek.
Kidman's Message Helps Sailors Win Olympic Gold
20 August 2008 12:03 AM, PDT
Actress Nicole Kidman sent a message of support to the Australian men's sailing team to bring home Olympic gold.
The Others star sent a good luck message to Malcolm Page and Nathan Wilmot - and they scooped a gold medal just hours later.
Page admits at first he rejected "the unknown number" on his cell phone before realising it was Kidman.
He says, "I was getting breakfast and thought, 'Ah, I just don't want to talk to her today,' so I bumped it. Then two seconds later there was a message from Nicole wishing us good luck."
"I ended up returning her call. She was very happy."
Page also claims Kidman was surprised to learn their boat was named The Australian, after the star's upcoming movie.
He adds, "She was very surprised that we do have a tradition of naming our boats after her movies and she's just really stoked to be part of a team."
Page and Wilmot have named previous boats after Kidman's films, including Days of Thunder and Dead Calm.
Thurman Wants More Kids
20 August 2008 12:03 AM, PDT
Actress Uma Thurman has hinted she would like to expand her family - and have children with Swiss businessman Arpad Busson.
The Kill Bill star is set to marry Busson, whom she has been dating for a year.
And the star, who has two children with Ethan Hawke, also hopes to add to her brood.
She says, "I love and adore being a mother. (My children) are the greatest gift I've ever been given."
Last month, Thurman was forced to deny she was pregnant after pictures of the 38-year-old in a bikini while vacationing on the island of Corsica sparked reports she was expecting.
Ryan: 'Work Ruins Romance'
20 August 2008 12:03 AM, PDT
Actress Meg Ryan will never have a long term relationship with a man - because she deems love impossible in Hollywood.
The Sleepless in Seattle star was married to actor Dennis Quaid, but their marriage ended when she had an affair with Russell Crowe in 2000.
And Ryan has ruled out a long term relationship, because she believes there is a Hollywood curse.
She tells Britain's Hello magazine, "It's very difficult to be a career person and have a relationship. I didn't succeed at doing it at all. it's incredibly hard."
Moore Reveals Secrets Of Bond Boat Stunt
20 August 2008 12:03 AM, PDT
Movie star Roger Moore has revealed one of James Bond's most famous stunts left him almost crippled when the steering on a speedboat cut out on him.
In his upcoming memoir, My Word Is My Bond, the former 007 admits a spectacular smash scene in Live and Let Die was actually a terrifying stunt gone wrong.
He explains, "I did quite a few run-throughs to practice and, whilst banking on one such run, the engine cut out. I had no steering! I therefore continued in a straight line... directly into a wooden boat house."
Moore recalls he was thrown from the boat and cracked his teeth and twisted his knee as he hurtled to the ground.
He adds, "There I was, as a fearless 007, hobbling on a cane to my boat and then pretending to be indestructible for the cameras. Who says I can't act?"
Faris Made An Honorary Bunny
19 August 2008 6:27 PM, PDT
Hugh Hefner is so impressed with sexy star Anna Faris' portrayal as a Playboy bunny, he's made her an honorary member of his extended family.
Hefner and his girlfriends have already been treated to a screening of Faris' new film House Bunny, which she produces and stars in - as a model forced out of the Playboy mansion. And he loves it.
In fact Hefner is such a fan of the comedy, in which he has a cameo, he insisted the Scary Movie star was allowed to keep her Playboy necklace after the film wrapped - making her an honorary bunny.
Faris says, "They were kind enough to give me a few of the Playboy bunny necklace that I wear in the film. I mean they.re not that expensive but it means a lot."
Geraghty Dreams Of Spreckels Role
19 August 2008 6:27 PM, PDT
Jarhead star Brian Geraghty has his sights set on playing tragic surfer dude Bunker Spreckels in a new biopic.
The former surfing teacher is fighting to play the playboy, who died at 27 in 1977 after becoming a party animal.
Geraghty says, "He was like a surfing Jim Morrison. He lived in the fast lane, but had an incredibly dark side to his character - I'd really like to explore that.
"I mean he was the stepson of Clark Gable and he inherited a vast fortune as the heir to the Spreckels sugar millions, but there was this other side to him.
"There's this great documentary about his short life, called Bunker 77. He was a fascinating guy."
Fox Ready To Be A Stepmum
19 August 2008 6:27 PM, PDT
Actress Megan Fox has become the ideal stepmother-to-be for fiance Brian Austin Green's son Kassius - she even feels guilty when she's on location.
The pretty 22 year old loves Green's six year old just like a mum, and can't stand it when she's forced to work away from home.
She explains, "Sometimes I get sad, because sometimes I'm out of town a lot. Brian works but he's always in town and I have to travel a lot, and sometimes that's hard, because it'll be weeks and weeks without seeing Cash (Kassius), and that's sad.
"Luckily he's used to it, because both of his parents are in the business, so he's used to always being in transit. And it's not so hard on him. But I feel guilty a lot."
Fox insists she's the disciplinarian at home - because her fiance feels bad about giving his son, whose mother is actress Vanessa Marcil, a hard time.
The Transformers star adds, "I was raised in the South and my mom was a strict disciplinarian... It's really easy for me to lay out the rules and make sure that the rules are followed constantly, but I think because he's from a home with divorced parents, it's hard for Brian to punish him (Kassius).
"He feels bad that Cash has to always go through the transition in switching homes."
Vin Diesel Wants 12 Kids
19 August 2008 6:27 PM, PDT
Vin Diesel is so thrilled to be a first time dad, he wants to give his four-month-old daughter eleven siblings.
The action star's girlfriend Paloma Jimenez gave birth to a baby girl - whose name is unknown - back in June.
And Diesel loves being a dad.
He tells Ok! magazine, "I want a half a dozen. What do you expect from me? I want 12 kids!"
The 41-year-old claims his role in kids movie The Pacifier kickstarted his paternal instincts, and he can't shake them off: "That's how the whole damn thing started. You work with those babies too long, and then I said, 'It is
time.'"
Fox Battles Weight Gain With Vinegar And Water
19 August 2008 6:27 PM, PDT
Sexy Transformers star Megan Fox has such a sweet tooth she has to guzzle vinegar to regularly cleanse her system.
The actress, 22, swears by the quick-fix method - because it flushes out everything that's bad for her body - and helps her to stay in shape.
She explains, "It's just water and raw apple cider vinegar, and it just cleans out your system entirely.
"It will get rid of, for women who retain water weight, from your menstrual cycle and all that, it gets rid of it really fast (sic).
"I'm not one for dieting or exercising, 'cause I'm lazy and I have a really big sweet tooth, so I have to do cleanses every once in a while 'cause of the amount of sugar I take in."
And the health-conscious actress even has a method for de-stressing after hectic days on film sets.
She adds, '"I take melatonin to sleep. But I also have lavender oil all over the house, and if you put that under your nose, on your forehead, and I put it over my heart - it's just really relaxing. Something about that scent helps you to focus."
Stone Dating Toyboy?
19 August 2008 6:27 PM, PDT
Sharon Stone has a new man - and he is less than half her age.
Stone, 50, is reportedly dating a 24 year old Chase Dreyfous.
In Touch magazine reports Dreyfous boasted about his new romance with friends at a recent party.
A source says, "Sharon called him and he showed the caller ID to everyone... She's really into him and even asked him to come with her to Mexico."
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