May 11th, 2008 by Tess
MADONNA “STICKY & SWEET” World Tour dates:
23-Aug - Cardiff Millennium Stadium - Fri. May 16
26-Aug - Nice Stade Charles Ehrmann - Fri. May 16
28-Aug - Berlin Olympic Stadium - Wed. May 21
02-Sept - Amsterdam Arena - Sat. May 17
04-Sept - Dusseldorf LTU Arena - Wed. May 21
06-Sept - Rome Olympic Stadium - Fri. May 23
09-Sept - Frankfurt Commerzbank Arena - Wed. May 21
11-Sept - London Wembley Stadium - Fri. May 16
20-Sept - Paris Stade de France - Fri. May 16
03-Oct - E. Rutherford Izod Center - Mon. May 19
06-Oct - New York City Madison Square Garden - Mon. May 19
07-Oct - New York City Madison Square Garden - Mon. May 19
15-Oct - Boston TD BankNorth Garden - Sat. May 17
18-Oct - Toronto Air Canada Centre - Sat. May 24
22-Oct - Montreal Bell Centre - Sat. May 24
26-Oct - Chicago United Center - Sat. May 17
30-Oct - Vancouver BC Place Stadium - Sat. May 24
01-Nov - Oakland Oracle Arena - Sun. June 1
04-Nov - San Diego Petco Park - Sun. June 1
06-Nov - Los Angeles Dodger Stadium - Sun. June 1
08-Nov - Las Vegas MGM Grand Garden Arena - Sat. May 31
11-Nov - Denver Pepsi Center - Sat. May 31
16-Nov - Houston Minute Maid Park - Sat. May 31
19-Nov - Philadelphia Wachovia Center - Mon. June 2
22-Nov - Atlantic City Boardwalk Hall - Mon. June 2
24-Nov - Atlanta Philips Arena - Sat. May 31
26-Nov - Miami Dolphin Stadium - Sat. May 31
May 8th, 2008 by Tess
Some new information has gotten out regarding the supposed beat down by Chris Brown’s bodyguard on a Florida photographer. A source who was at Chris’s birthday party says that the security who allegedly pummeled the pap did so because the photographer opened the door to the SUV just as Rihanna and Chris had gotten into the car which startled everyone. Security thought that the accuser Luis Santana, the cameraman, was attempting to enter the car and went into action.
For his part, Santana said that a window was down and he took the picture through it. Chris’s camp says that it was security at the venue that chased Santana down and not his personal security.
May 7th, 2008 by Tess
Ashlee Simpson has vowed never to go off the rails.
The singer - who recently announced her engagement to Fall Out Boy rocker Pete Wentz - won’t follow in the footsteps of troubled stars Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan because she is in control of her life.
She said: “I don’t see myself ever following the path those girls take. I’m almost 24. I’m pretty together and I’m getting married. I wouldn’t ever let myself get that way and I don’t surround myself with yes-people. I think that’s the most important thing. People don’t control me or anything I do and I’ve never had that problem.”
Ashlee - whose older sister is pop singer Jessica - says her relationship with Pete helps keep her grounded. She added: “Pete is my support system. We definitely give honest opinions of each other. I love his music and he’s so supportive of everything I do.”
Meanwhile, Ashlee has revealed she loved working with producer Timbaland on her new single ‘Outta My Head (Ay Ay Ay)’.
She said: “It was so cool to work with Timbaland but it was important for the end result not to sound like one of his tracks. He really got me and who I am as a person, so the music still has this rock element going on, but with an 80s sound. I’d never worked with anyone who’d done beats. But I was like, ‘Ah, I really like this world.’ And who better to go to than Timbaland. It was random but a very cool collaboration.”
May 6th, 2008 by Tess
If reports by Latina magazine, the New York Post and E! News still isn’t that believable to you, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have now gotten their hands on a marriage license in the Bahamas. Now, Extra is reporting that the newlywed curvaceous diva has cancelled her previously scheduled appearance for the ladies at The View today with no explanation being given. Do we even need one? It’s obvious that the couple is having the most fun they can have on their honeymoon. Congratulations to the soon-to-be-divorced couple. May it not be true that Mariah did not make Nick sign a pre-nup.
May 3rd, 2008 by Tess
Britney Spears’ recent troubles have reportedly cost her nearly $61 million.
The ‘Toxic’ singer’s father Jamie, who is also co-conservator of her estate, made the shocking discovery after examining Britney’s accounts.
A source close to the Spears family said: “It’s staggering how much money has been used up since February 2007.”
Britney - who lost custody of her two children to ex-husband Kevin Federline before being admitted to a psychiatric ward earlier this year - has been forced to spend huge amounts on legal bills and psychiatric care.
Independent accountant Robert Bianchi - who is not involved in the Spears care - also estimates the 26-year-old singer lost out on a staggering $50 million by not touring to promote her most recent record ‘Blackout’.
However, thanks to her father’s stringent controls of her purse strings, Britney is said to now be back on track. The source added: “It’s been quite a challenge getting things under control. But now she’s spending about a fifth of what she used to.”
May 3rd, 2008 by Tess
If you’ve seen the huge engagement ring that Mariah Carey has been sporting lately and thought that it looked eerily familiar, there is very good reason for thinking that way. The rock appears to be identical to the one that Nick Cannon gave his former fiancé, Victoria’s Secret model Selita Ebanks. A source close to Nick’s ex confirmed that Selita returned the ring to Nick after they broke up and that it is the same ring that Mariah’s wearing. Unless it’s a family heirloom, which I highly doubt, reusing an engagement ring is ridiculously tacky and should make the 2nd wearer really pissed.
April 29th, 2008 by Tess
When it seems like Michael Jackson digs his way out of one hardship, money problems always finds a way to creep back into his life. Neverland Ranch may be temporarily saved but the former singer’s Encino property is facing foreclosure. A Notice of Trustee’s Sale which was dated April 11th details that the singer’s 3-bedroom, 3-bathroom property was scheduled to be sold at a public auction on May 5 if Jacko fails to pay the balance he owes on the property. Jacko owes exactly $414,806.66. A rep for the singer however says that he has already caught up on his payments and that “The property has been paid and is no longer in foreclosure.”
April 26th, 2008 by Tess
I’ve written about how Jeff Archuleta, American Idol contestant David’s dad, is the worst kind of stage dad there is. Jeff recently had an interview with Us where he fires back about there being no truth in the stories of him yelling at David Archuleta or withholding water. The funny thing is, he doesn’t even make it a point to deny being involved in his son’s life whether it’s song choice, starting in on David’s singing at age 4 or 5, giving him the video of Les Miserables to watch at age 6 and shoving Broadway musicals down his throat. He also took the chance to say that the judges overreact. Even when he denies being a stage dad, he eerily still sounds like one.
April 22nd, 2008 by Tess
Madonna has just released an embeddable widget allowing fans to stay up-to-date on the latest news, video, audio, photos.
April 19th, 2008 by Tess
Scarlett Johansson had a sit down with Spin magazine for their new issue and in the interview, she was asked about her upcoming debut album – in which her reply contains a pretty good diss on some of today’s most stupid singers. Scarlett says “I have no relationship with either [Lindsay Lohan or Paris Hilton], even as far as my lifestyle or the music I listen to. They probably made music that fits with their lifestyle - ‘Wouldn’t it be great if I were dancing to my own song in ‘da club’? But my album is more suited to my lifestyle. I live a very low-key life.”
April 12th, 2008 by Tess
Life & Style is reporting that Britney Spears got so moved by the storied told on ‘Idol Gives Back’ on Wednesday that the recovering starlet actually donated $25,000 to the cause. A Spears family insider backs up the story saying “She did it all on her own. She watched the show and cried for like two hours over the children in Africa with malaria. She didn’t know much about the disease, so she Googled it. She was horrified to realize kids were dying from mosquito bites. So she went online and donated after getting [her dad] Jamie’s permission. She used her Amex.” Go Britney!
April 11th, 2008 by Tess
Moby wants to marry “weird” Britney Spears.
The ‘Go’ singer revealed his feelings for the 26-year-old ‘Toxic’ star increase with every drama in her troubled life.
He said: “Britney is like this Tennessee Williams tragic figure. The fatter she gets, the weirder she gets, the more I love her. I found her moderately appealing in the late 90s, but now I would marry her in a heartbeat!”
Moby recently said he thought most of Britney’s problems - which involve losing custody of her two children after refusing to return them to ex-husband Kevin Federline - are down to the fact she was a child star.
He said: “She became an international icon aged 16. In a weird way she’s challenging people, but it’s breaking my heart because ultimately she’s not doing things on a symbolic level. Cutting your hair off is symbolic. Losing your children and becoming a drug addict is not.”
April 2nd, 2008 by Tess
Rumors are abounding that Beyonce and Jay-Z might be taking the plunge - into marriage. A source says that the couple went today to get a wedding license in New York.
Beyonce’s rep wouldn’t comment, but the source said that they license would be good for 60 days, which means a wedding would have to happen by June 1. Unfortunately, this info came too late for anything to be found out from the county clerk’s office.
Beyonce and Jay-Z have been dating for over five years, and have managed to stick together despite breakup and cheating rumors. This isn’t the first time that people have said the two were getting married. Supposedly they were getting married back in December 2006, but it didn’t happen.
April 1st, 2008 by Tess
Jessica Simpson was released from hospital last night after being treated for a minor kidney infection.
The 27-year-old singer checked into Los Angeles’ Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Friday complaining of “feeling achy” and suffering a “fever”.
But Jessica’s representative Lauren Auslander says the star has responded well to treatment and is now at home ‘doing fine’.
Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo, Jessica’s current squeeze, was unable to be by her side due to football commitments in Dallas.
Earlier this month, Jessica took a trip to Iraq where she performed for the troops. She is currently working on a country album.
March 27th, 2008 by Tess
Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora was arrested Tuesday in Laguna Beach on charges of DUI. Also in the car with him was his girlfriend, his ten year old daughter, and another unidentified juvenile girl.
He was stopped just after 10:52 pm after he was seen weaving in and out of traffic. Police Sargent Jason Kravetz said, “He smelled of alcohol” so he was given a blood alcohol test. He was later released and is schedule to show up for court on May 7.
March 26th, 2008 by Tess
Do you still remember Josiah Leming? Here’s a refresher course for those who already forgot. He was the American Idol contestant who made it to Hollywood but didn’t get into the top 24. He also happens to be living in his car when the auditions were going on. What’s so special right? One record industry source is saying that Warner Bros. Records has offered the kid a deal. It just hasn’t been signed yet but they say it’s close. Here’s a kicker though. A prominent record industry honcho is saying that “With Warner as a label, he’ll be back in his car before he knows it. Everyone knows they are not good for his kind of music.”
March 17th, 2008 by Tess
A lot of people can barely stand to watch her over emote on screen. How much more when she over emotes in a song? Who would have thought the Keira Knightley sings anyway? But she does. The British actress is set to debut her vocal skills on the soundtrack to her new movie ‘The Edge of Love’. Keira will perform 3 songs on the album despite her own protestations that she isn’t a good singer. Keira says “I can’t really sing. I had to have a few lessons, but once I started doing it, a sound emerged that wasn’t too disagreeable.” So why did you do it?
March 3rd, 2008 by Tess
Ok, before you freak out and start calling Children’s Services, nothing is confirmed. But check out this pic and decide for youself.
Personally, I don’t know. It looks a lot like a possible baby bump, and remember, she was seen out shopping for a pregnancy test a couple of months ago. Plus, doctors did show up at her house for a little visit on Saturday.
But then again, it could just be the effects of too much fast food and Starbucks. Good as it is, that stuff can put the weight on you if you aren’t careful.
February 29th, 2008 by Tess
Michael Jackson has run out of chances as his Neverland ranch is in foreclosure!
The famed piece of real estate is up for auction and will be sold on March 19th. There is still a slight possibility that the dethroned King of Pop can keep his massive home. But in order to do that, he needs to come up with $24,525,906.61 by the auction date. And with him not working, you know he doesn’t have that kind of money. When the house gets auctioned, it will include everything including all personal property inside, all fixtures and appliances, furniture, any rides, games and all merry go round type devices.
February 27th, 2008 by Tess
Christina Aguilera is reportedly fuming about the lack of interest in her recent People magazine cover that she has fired her manager, her PR firm BWR and an assistant. The cover which features Christina and 5-week old son Max Liron has apparently only sold about 1.3 million copies which is less than their usual selling amount. According to reports, “She went crazy and had a massive tantrum. It was astonishing. She was absolutely furious and blamed her staff for the way everything had been handled. She decided BWR had to go, then gave her day-to-day manager and one of her assistants their marching orders too.” If she was married to another big-name celebrity then maybe there’d be more interest.
February 21st, 2008 by Tess
No it isn’t another pop star with a drug problem, it’s a career move apparently…
Sheryl Crow wants to go to rehab because she thinks it will be good for her career.
The 46-year-old singer - who has just released her sixth album ‘Detours’ - is desperate to duet with “hot” Amy Winehouse, who picked up five Grammy Awards last week while being treated for her drugs addiction. Speaking at an intimate show in London, she said: “I want to collaborate with Amy because she’s really hot and cool right now.
“I know one song ‘Rehab’ was very popular particularly because a lot of young people are in rehab as well. In fact I’m thinking about going. It looks like loads of fun and I know my career will benefit from it.”
O-k then. It seems that Miss Crow appears to have missed the point of rehab…
February 19th, 2008 by Tess
He may be in prison but that’s not going to stop Amy Winehouse’s husband from getting his hands on drugs. While his wife focuses on her sobriety, Blake Fielder-Civil gets rushed to the prison hospital after suffering an overdose. When a probe was launched, officers found that Blake had taken a drug believed to be heroin mixed with a toxic substance. To make matters worse, just a few days before the OD, he faced the prison bosses for failing 3 random drug tests. As a result of the failed tests and the OD, Blake has been banned from all contact with the outside world… that means, no Wino loving for him. She doesn’t need a guy like him in her life anyway.
February 16th, 2008 by Tess
There’s a new gym located next to Millennium Dance Complex and the trainers there have realized a very slick marketing strategy. World Sports Center is offering an interesting deal to paparazzi – insinuating that if they pay for a trainer, they will receive access to their parking lot which is conveniently located for snapping pictures of pop wreck Britney Spears.
It’s a prime location for Spears-trackers. A couple of photographers have already signed up. One trainer ever promises to help the guys who really need to work out. Isn’t that what a trainer is usually for? They should have just made a paid parking lot or something.
February 15th, 2008 by Tess
Sheryl Crow’s son is preventing her from having a sex life. The singer adopted nine-month-old Wyatt in May last year, and says the baby is already dictating who is allowed to sleep over.
She said: “I have been dating. But Wyatt is going to be quite the little gatekeeper when it comes to who gets to stay!”
Sheryl - who split from her cycling champion fiancé Lance Armstrong in February 2006 after a two-year relationship - also revealed she has a very specific idea of the man she wants to spend her life with. She said: “Over the years, I’ve been attracted to people who were much more egocentric. Now I’m ready for someone who’s not so consumed by his own life. I want a partner committed to give and take.”
The 46-year-old star also said she feels her new album, her first record since 2005, will show how much she has grown since beating breast cancer.
She added: “The last three years were a real awakening for me. I’ve felt a fearlessness I’ve never felt before.”
February 6th, 2008 by Tess
A lot of fans were disappointed with the news that the Spice Girls are cutting their reunion tour short. Choosing not to leave the fans up in the air with just a written statement, the girls chose to record a video message that apologizes to fans saying sorry for canceling their tour. Posh said “We have children. Kids need to go back to school and we’ve always said that our families are our priorities so we want to thank all of our fans. Sorry we haven’t got to see everybody. We had a great time.” So what’s Mel C’s excuse? She doesn’t have a kid.
February 5th, 2008 by Tess
Madonna and Guy Ritchie are set to renew their wedding vows.
The ‘Hung Up’ singer, who married Guy in 2000, is planning a star-studded summer ceremony to reaffirm her commitment to the film director. The couple will also exchange eternity rings.
A source said: “Renewing their vows is the one way Guy and Madonna can show the world they are strong. They have worked hard to iron out their differences to get through the tough times. It is going to be very emotional day and that is why they want the people who are closest to them to share it with them.”
Fashion designer Stella McCartney is set to create a cream trouser suit for close friend Madonna to wear during the private ceremony at the couple’s Wiltshire home. ‘Shakespeare in Love’ actress Gwyneth Paltrow is believed to have been asked to perform a reading during the service.
January 30th, 2008 by Tess
Singer Sheryl Crow has slammed the media for prying into one of the most devastating periods of her life, and the people who bought the tabloid reports for entertainment.
The 45-year-old was diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2006 just days after ending her three-year relationship with fellow cancer sufferer and cyclist Lance Armstrong.
And the star believes the events sparked an ever-present paparazzi frenzy that put a strain on her recovery.
She says, “Having 100 paparazzi outside my gate at all times because of the terrible things that were happening, it really spoke to me about who we are. If this is what makes people want to buy magazines - someone at their absolute lowest - that is a very sad message. I found the whole experience was very difficult. I went from being linked with one of the most famous cancer survivors to then begin diagnosed with cancer.”
The woman has a point…
January 29th, 2008 by Tess
Well, maybe not in person, but Barbara Walters brought her up. Seems Brit’s pal Sam Lufti called Wa-Wa to dish about his friend.
Barbara recalled part of her conversation with Sam, “She’s (Britney) been to a psychiatrist. She, I assume, is starting some kind of treatment.” According to Sam, Britney Spears has been suffering from mood swings and an inability to sleep. However, she is back in contact with her mother after some time estranged.
Whoopi probably said it best, “I think this girl has worked and worked and worked - and she is burnt out.”
January 21st, 2008 by Tess
Christina Aguilera has returned home with her baby boy.
The award-winning singer, who gave birth to son Max Liron Bratman; her first child with husband Jordan Bratman; at Los Angeles’ Cedars Sinai Medical Center on Saturday 12th January is back at her Beverly Hills mansion and feeling ’sore’ after giving birth via Caesarean section.
A friend of Christina’s revealed: ‘She is still really sore as a result of her scheduled C-section. It was more painful than she thought.’
Although it is taking some time for the 27-year-old singer to recover from the birth, she is already using her musical talents to bond with Max. The source added, ‘Her voice is fine. She is already singing to Max.’
Lucky Max.
January 8th, 2008 by Tess
Who knew getting a haircut could be so controversial? Apparently so in the case of Rihanna.
She’s the cover girl for January’s issue of Allure magazine. In her cover story interview, she says, “The label (Def Jam) didn’t want me to do this look. But cutting my hair, it made me stand out as an artist. I don’t care who likes it - this is me.”
You have to applaud any girl who will stand up and do her own thing. Rihanna, sweetheart, you’re beautiful and don’t let anyone tell you anything different.
