Barry Bonds' APPEAL DENIED In Obstruction Case -- Asks to Begin Serving Sentence

Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice appeal was unsuccessful -- so the 49-year-old former MLB slugger wants to serve his 30-day house arrest sentence immediately.

A federal court upheld Barry Bonds' obstruction of justice conviction on Friday, and Bonds wants to begin serving his sentence immediately. The former San Francisco Giants slugger said he was "disappointed" about the decision in a statement released on Friday through his website, adding that he intends to do his time right away, if the court allows it.

"I have instructed my attorneys to ask the court and probation officials to permit me to begin serving my full sentence and probation immediately. Meanwhile, I also intend to seek further judicial review of the important legal issues presented by the appeal that was decided today."

He was first convicted in April of 2011.

Major League Baseball's career home run leader faces 30 days of house arrest, two years of probation, a $4,000 fine and 250 hours of community service.

Bonds was convicted of obstruction of justice for his response to a question asked by prosecutors in front of a grand jury in December of 2003 about whether or not the seven-time NL MVP received "anything that required a syringe to inject" from former personal trainer Greg Anderson.

Celine Dion SELLING Her Montreal Mansion For $28 Million

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After news broke that Celine Dion was selling her Jupiter Island, Florida estate for a whopping $72 million, she's listed her 24,000-square-foot Montreal home for $28 million.

The six bedroom, six bathroom home is located on a private island measuring over 830,000 square feet, and the singer is also selling all of the furniture inside. Dion and husband Rene Angelil designed the pad, and though it was built in 2001, the couple have only stayed there twice in the last two years. Dion moved to Los Angeles after signing a ten-year, $100 million residency deal to perform at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.

The home is accessed by a private gated bridge with security post, and according to listing info, "a helipad can be created to make access by air possible." The main floor features a formal living room and dining room and a custom la Cornue kitchen, and up the winding staircase on the second level there are several bedrooms. The third story houses a guest bedroom and a home gym, and on the lower level, there is a game room and a vaulted stone wine cellar with a tasting room.

 

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Kanye West CHARGED In Paparazzi Attack

Kanye West has been charged with criminal battery and attempted grand theft for allegedly attacking a paparazzo at LAX on July 19.

Kanye went off on the photog ... who dared to speak with him as he left the airport. The photog went to the hospital and has filed a lawsuit. The photog hired Gloria Allred, who has said the attack left her client badly injured.

Sources say, just days before the attack Kanye issued multiple warnings to the paparazzi NOT to speak to him.

If convicted of both misdemeanors -- Kanye faces a maximum of 1 year in jail.

Arraignment will be held on October 10th.

Britney Spears Reveals Sexy Cover Art For "Work Bitch"

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Britney's back, bitch, and she's definitely working' it! The 31-year-old singer has just tweeted the highly anticipated cover art for the first single, "Work Bitch," off her upcoming album.

"4 days people! Go call the Po-Lice! Go call the Governor! #WorkB," Spears tweeted on Thursday. The racy cover image features the blonde temptress purring sexily in a Las Vegas dressing room, wearing a plunging leotard, adorned with sequins and feathers.

Recently the Toxic singer has been hitting the studio hard and getting in gear for her upcoming Vegas residency, which is rumored to be officially announced on Good Morning America on Sept. 17.

The first single off of her eighth studio album premieres worldwide Monday, Sept. 16.

Paris Hilton Shows Off Her Sexy Bondage Ensemble For Terry Richardson Shoot

Paris Hilton revealed a skimpy picture from her shoot with controversial photographer Terry Richardson.

The celebutante saddled up to the 48-year-old camera man and showed off her rocking' bod' in a bondage-style lingerie.

The 32-year-old posted the pic on Instagram with the caption, "So much fun!" on Thursday.

Paris revealed another sexy snap from the photo shoot of herself, gussied up in a pink and black bra, knee-length pencil skirt, along with her 29-year-old sis Nicky, who lounged seductively in a black bustier, fishnet stockings and leather gladiator-style shin guards.

Meanwhile, Paris has been plugging her upcoming album Good Time. Recently, she tweeted, "20 more days until my new single #GoodTime featuring Lil Wayne comes out! October 1st."

Kim & Kanye's Mansion UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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Kim Kardashian and Kanye West's $11 million love nest is still under construction -- it has been for months -- and Thursday they put some pressure on the contractors, by personally inspecting the quality of their work.

K&K dodged piles of scrap lumber and plywood as they did a walking tour of the 10,000-square-foot Italian-style villa in Bel Air, CA -- making sure the builders didn't leave out any details... like the bowling alley. Or the hair salon. Or the gym. Or the baby's nursery....and the list goes on an on!

Dina Lohan ARRESTED For Drunk Driving

Dina Lohan was arrested for drunk driving in Long Island, NY last night ... and cops say her blood alcohol level was more than TWICE the legal limit.

Lindsay Lohan's 50-year-old mother was pulled over on the Northern State Parkway by New York State Police around 11 pm Thursday night, after she was allegedly going 77mph in a 55 in her white BMW.

During the stop, cops say she appeared intoxicated -- and tested her blood alcohol level, which registered at .20 -- more than twice the legal limit of .08.

According to officials, "Lohan made an allegation that she was injured during the course of the arrest" ... but when medical personnel responded to the scene and determined she was fine, Dina "recanted her claim."

Lohan was hauled to a nearby station where she was booked on two counts of driving while intoxicated and one count of speeding.

Selma Blair Threatens Lawsuit Against Charlie Sheen

Selma Blair is threatening Charlie Sheen and Lionsgate Entertainment with a retaliation lawsuit after getting fired on "Anger Management."

Selma criticized Charlie for being a slacker. She repeatedly complained to the crew that everyone had to sit around and wait while Charlie sat in his trailer and learned his lines.

Charlie got wind of Selma's beef and she believes that's when the die was cast. Sources added Selma's demanding the $1.2 million she would have made if she would have continued working -- and if she doesn't get it she's filing a lawsuit.

Sources also added that the sitcom has 12 scenes per show, and Selma was only in 3 or 4.  Charlie was in all 12 and required to memorize 44 to 48 pages of dialogue per show. One source said candidly, "When you work 12 hours a day and have 3 girlfriends at home, it's hard to memorize all the lines for tomorrow."

Closing it out, the plan was to phase Selma out over 8 episodes. After Charlie heard Selma was bitching about him, "That process was accelerated."

We're told lawyers for Lionsgate and Selma are currently talking and trying to reach a settlement.

"Grudge Match" Trailer -- FIRST LOOK

Warner Bros. has issued a theatrical trailer for director Peter Segal's Grudge Match, which stars Sylvester Stallone (Rocky), Robert De Niro (Raging Bull), Alan Arkin (Argo), Kevin Hart (This Is the End), Jon Bernthal (The Walking Dead) and Kim Basinger (L.A. Confidential). The boxing comedy is set to arrive in U.S. theaters on Christmas Day, December 25th.

Synopsis: Two retired boxers -- Billy "The Kid" McDonnen (De Niro) and Henry "Razor" Sharp (Stallone) -- have a thirty year-old grudge which has never subsided. The cause of their bad blood? Razor retired the night before a crucial title match, destroying both mens' careers in the process. Time passes. One boxer becomes a rich playboy, the other lives a modest life. Now they have an opportunity to even the score with one last match.

Grudge Match is directed by Peter Segal (Get Smart, 50 First Dates), from a screenplay credited to Doug Ellin (Entourage), Tim Kelleher (In Living Color) and Rodney Rothman (Committed), and with original music by Trevor Rabin (Hot Fuzz).

Watch the trailer below....

Julia Roberts is SELLING Her Secluded Hawaiian Hideaway

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SELLER: Julia Roberts and Danny Moder
LOCATION: Hanalei, Kauai, HI
PRICE: $17,000,000
SIZE: 1,807 square feet, 4bedrooms, 3 bathrooms

Oscar-winning actress Julia Roberts and her cinematographer husband, Danny Moder, own not one but two multi-million dollar ocean front hideaways superbly located near the Hanalei Bay on the North Shore of the achingly scenic and relatively unspoiled Hawaiian island of Kauai.

They have put the lavish estate on the market with an asking price of $17,000,000.*

Property records for the estate show that the property has 8.92 secluded acres and claims more than 400 feet of ocean frontage with, according to current listing details, "Seasonal swimming, surfing, windsurfing, and snorkeling." The main residence has three bedrooms and two bathrooms in, according to property records, just over 1,800 square feet. A separate cottage near the head of the long driveway has another bedroom and bathroom for guests or caretakers. Not bad eh?

Nicole Kidman Knocked to the Ground -- She's Pressing Charges

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Nicole Kidman is pressing charges against a paparazzo who crashed into her on a bicycle which knocked her to the ground.

Nicole had just left the Calvin Klein show for New York's Fashion Week and was returning to the Carlyle Hotel. As she approached the entrance, a freelance photographer named Carl Wu was roaring toward her on his bike.

Witnesses said, as Wu got dangerously close to Nicole, he appeared to hit his brakes, but it didn't do the trick. He slammed into her and she went crashing to the ground.

A photog who was there said Nicole was furious and said she wanted to press charges against Wu. Nicole called the cops, and they're on the way right now.

Wu is a notorious photog who has had run-ins with other celebs, including Lada Gaga.  There's actually a Tumblr account called, "F**k You Carl Wu."

Warner Bros. and J.K. Rowling to Expand Harry Potter-verse

Earlier today, Warner Bros. announced a new partnership with "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling involving "Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them," Rowling's 2001 Harry Potter companion book and in-universe Hogwarts textbook.

It is planned as the first picture in a new film series, with a screenplay written by Rowling herself. Set in the wizarding world, the story will feature magical creatures and characters (including fictional author Newt Scamander), some of which will be familiar to devoted Harry Potter fans.

J.K. issued out a statement today, and it reads as follows....

It all started when Warner Bros. came to me with the suggestion of turning 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' into a film. I thought it was a fun idea, but the idea of seeing Newt Scamander, the supposed author of 'Fantastic Beasts', realized by another writer was difficult. Having lived for so long in my fictional universe, I feel very protective of it and I already knew a lot about Newt. As hard-core Harry Potter fans will know, I liked him so much that I even married his grandson, Rolf, to one of my favourite characters from the Harry Potter series, Luna Lovegood. ... 

Although it will be set in the worldwide community of witches and wizards where I was so happy for seventeen years, 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' is neither a prequel nor a sequel to the Harry Potter series, but an extension of the wizarding world. The laws and customs of the hidden magical society will be familiar to anyone who has read the Harry Potter books or seen the films, but Newt’s story will start in New York, seventy years before Harry’s gets underway."

Great news for all Harry Potter fans!

Nicki Minaj's Huge Hit 'Starships' Is a RIP-OFF -- According to Lawsuit

Nicki Minaj's massive hit "Starships" is full-on deja vu to EDM star Clive Tanaka -- because it sounds pretty damn identical to a song he released a year before Nicki's -- and now he's suing her over it.

Tanaka filed a federal suit in Chicago this week against Nicki, 3 writers, and the song's producer -- claiming copyright infringement on his 2011 tune -- "Neu Chicago.

"Listen to both versions of the song below....

Kim Kardashian Shows Off Post-Baby Body in Beverly Hills

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Kim Kardashian is almost back in her skinny jeans.

The new mom showed off her shrinking waist while leaving a medical center in Beverly Hills, on Wednesday.

The now-blonde bombshell looked chic for her casual outing, sporting a white blouse which was belted at the waist and olive slacks.

Kim's been keeping a low profile ever since she gave birth in June -- but she's slowly coming back into the spotlight.

The 33-year-old recently appeared in a home video (not the one you think) while driving around with sisters Khloe Kardashian, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kourtney's baby daddy Scott Disick, as they sang along to Drake.

Julia Roberts' TIFF Dress is a RED HOT Surprise

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The past few years have seen quite a few black dresses and pantsuits from Julia Roberts. The looks, albeit sexy, were certainly safe in the fashion department. But it looks like Julia finally got her style mojo back.

The actress stepped out to attend the premiere of "August: Osage County" at the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival yesterday wearing a head-turning red Dolce & Gabbana minidress.

Chosen from the fashion house's Fall 2013 collection, the lace number featured bell sleeves and showed off the 45-year-old's enviable pins. The bombshell updo and sultry, dark nails she sported were both nice touches, too.

Welcome back to the risk-takers club, Julia!

Jurassic Park 4 Gets Official Release Date

Universal Studios announced today that the highly anticipated Jurassic Park 4 will be released theatrically on June 12, 2015. The upcoming film has also been given an official title: Jurassic World.

Colin Trevorrow will direct Jurassic Word. The script for the upcoming film was written by Trevorrow and Derek Connolly (Safety Not Guaranteed).

The film will be produced by Frank Marshall and Pat Crowley, and executive produced by Steven Spielberg.

Miley Cyrus' NUDE "Wrecking Ball" Video

Apparently the point of Miley Cyrus' new video was NOT to showcase the naked singer. Miley is humping a chain and licking a sledgehammer. In fact, the meaning behind the video is way deeper. Just like Miley.

In an interview with Z100's Elvis Durant, the 20-year-old said that the 44 million plus "Wrecking Ball" viewers were missing what her video was really about: "I think the video is much more. If people get past the point I make, and you actually look at me, you can tell I look more broken than even the song sounds." 

Yeah isn't it weird that people are distracted by your naked body? Umm do we need to bring up the sledgehammer lick seen 'round the Internets?

The song is about a relationship gone wrong, "is a pop ballad that everyone can relate to, everyone has felt that feeling at some point," said Miley.

The video was directed by controversial photographer Terry Richardson, was meant to show her vulnerable side. Uhh could this video be a very obvious reference to her shaky relationship with "fiance" Liam Hemsworth.

Watch the music video below....

Julie Chen Had Plastic Surgery to Look LESS Chinese

Julie Chen just revealed her plastic surgery past on "The Talk."

The 43-year-old says she went under the knife before hitting it big -- because she was told she had to look less "Chinese" to be taken seriously in news.

After hearing the same thing from both her boss and agent and talking it over with her parents, Julie decided to have her eyes done.

She even showed a Before & After photo, which highlighted the results of the procedure.

"I have to live with every decision that I've made," Julie added. "And it got me to where we are today. And I'm not going to look back."

Watch the video below....

Liberace's Ex- Lover I'M A DRUG ADDICT -- But Please Don't Send Me to Prison

Liberace's ex-lover Scott Thorson -- who was famously portrayed in "Behind the Candelabra" by Matt Damon -- had a HUGE break in court today when a judge agreed to send him to rehab instead of prison after failing a drug test.

It's a big deal considering Thorson is currently on probation stemming from a burglary and ID theft conviction -- and if his probation was revoked, the judge could send him to prison for up to 20 years.

During the hearing in a Nevada courtroom, Thorson admitted he's a hardcore drug addict and begged the judge for a second chance to complete a court-ordered rehab program. 

The judge made it clear he's not impressed with Thorson's "so-called celebrity status" -- but agreed to spare him from the big house this time, if he completes treatment.

The judge also warned Thorson that this will be his last chance -- and if he screws up again, he's going straight to prison.

Katherine Heigl Difficult, Demanding, "NOT WORTH IT," Hollywood Insiders Claim

In a very surprising new story, Katherine Heigl's deflating career and reputation in Hollywood are scrutinized as multiple film and TV insiders claim to the Hollywood Reporter that the A-list actress isn't exactly a joy to work with.

A source who worked with the star on the 2010 film Life As We Know It described "desperately difficult situations" with Heigl on set. "She can cost you time every single day of shooting," the source charged of Heigl, 34, who was paid $12 million for the film. "Wardrobe issues, not getting out of the trailer, questioning the script every single day."

(The film's director Greg Berlanti disagrees, telling THR: "I would work with her again in a heartbeat.")

Making matters worse, says the source, was her mother and manager Nancy Heigl, who has worked closely with her daughter since her days as a child model. "I have never experienced anything like Nancy Heigl," says the source. "It's about the mouth. 'F--- you. You are a f---ing liar.' Whatever you'd say, you were an idiot. The call would be, 'This is the worst craft service we've ever had! There's nothing to eat! This is the worst wardrobe!' You knew that every day, you were going to get slammed. The frustrating part is [Heigl] is incredibly talented and smart."

Life as We Know It producer Denise Di Novi tells THR those accusations are "way exaggerated," but acknowledges that both Katherine and her mom "are not shrinking violets. They're very straightforward and tell you what they think."

As Heigl endeavors to rebuild her career following a slew of box office disappointments over the past several, one anonymous TV executive quoted in the story says that Heigl's infamy is so bad that she was nixed as a potential lead in a new pilot. "On many levels, she would have been perfect for the role, but all of us said, 'She's not worth it.' "

Neil Patrick Harris And David Burtka BUY New York City Townhome For $3.6 Million

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Actor Neil Patrick Harris and his fiance David Burtka have bought a five-story townhouse for $3.6 million. This is a serious upgrade from their last home!

The 8,000-square-foot home features two terraces, a backyard, a chef’s kitchen and space for a playroom and gym in the basement. The main part of the house is 5,000 square feet with four bedrooms, and there is also a 2,000-square-foot commercial space comprised "of a beautiful loft-like duplex with mezzanine, exposed bricks, hard wood floors and 12" ceilings."

Zoe Saldana Marries Italian Artist Marco Perego In Secret Wedding

 

Zoe Saldana and beau Marco Perego secretly tied the knot in London in June, Us Weekly reports.
The Avatar actress and the Italian artist were first linked in mid-May, but sources reveal that the pair have actually "known each other for a long time."

"It was super small but very romantic and beautiful," an insider tells the mag of the ceremony.

The Blood Ties star was previously engaged to boyfriend of eleven years Keith Britton, but they called it quits in November 2011. The brunette beauty also enjoyed an on-off relationship with Bradley Cooper from 2011 to 2013.

"Zoe's thrilled to have someone she can enjoy life with!" a source adds of the new bride.

Best wishes to the happy couple!

Tamra Barney Looking Great in a Bikini, Says She Looks Better Now Than at 25!

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Tamra Barney is proud of her 46-year-old beach bod -- she thinks she looks better now than she did over 20 years ago!

The "Real Housewives of Orange County" star slipped into a bikini for Life&Style, telling the magazine "Overall, I feel more comfortable in my skin now. I look hotter at 46 than I did at 25!"

And, to prove her point, she even shared a photo of her younger self in a floral two-piece.

Barney, who had her breast implants removed last year, credits a healthy diet and strict workout regime for her impressive physique.

"I used to starve myself," Tamra says. “I was skinny, but I was really flabby. Eating right has changed my body the most. No dairy; no sugar. Nothing white, basically."

Tamra also runs a gym, with her husband Eddie Judge.

Laura Dern Divorce Now Final

After a failed attempt at reconciliation, the actress' divorce from singer Ben Harper has been finalized.

Harper blindsided Dern with divorce papers back in 2010 after 5 years of marriage and two children, but in 2012, before it was finalized, the two tried to get back together.

The reconciliation was a colossal failure ... and months later, Dern decided she wanted out for good, filing her response to Harper’s divorce petition, demanding primary physical custody of their kids.

Now, a year later, it's all over -- a judge has signed the divorce petition, meaning Laura and Ben are officially single. The couple will have joint custody, although Laura will have the kids more than Ben. We're also told she will get "minimal" child support. We're told neither party will get spousal support.

The terms of the settlement are confidential.

RoboCop (2014) -- Trailer FIRST LOOK!

In "RoboCop," the year is 2028 and multinational conglomerate OmniCorp is at the center of robot technology. Their drones are winning American wars around the globe and now they want to bring this technology to the home front. Alex Murphy (Kinnaman) is a loving husband, father and good cop doing his best to stem the tide of crime and corruption in Detroit. After he is critically injured in the line of duty, OmniCorp utilizes their remarkable science of robotics to save Alex's life. He returns to the streets of his beloved city with amazing new abilities, but with issues a regular man has never had to face before.

Release Date: February 7, 2014
Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony), MGM
Director: Jose Padilha
Screenwriter: Josh Zetumer, Nick Schenk 
Starring: Joel Kinnaman, Gary Oldman, Michael Keaton, Samuel L. Jackson, Abbie Cornish, Jackie Earle Haley, Michael K. Williams, Jay Baruchel, Jennifer Ehle, Marianne Jean-Baptiste
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Thriller
MPAA Rating: Not Available 

Matthew Perry Buys Malibu Beach House

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BUYER: Matthew Perry
LOCATION: Malibu, CA
PRICE: $12,000,000
SIZE: 5,500 square feet, 4 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms

Back in October of 2011, Matthew Perry, by way of an acronymic trust, shelled out $12,000,000 for a newly and fully rehabilitated beach front house on much-coveted stretch of sand in Malibu, CA.

Listing details from the time of the most recent transaction show the two-story house, which presents to the casual passerby on the street-side as little more than a fairly nondescript row of garage bays and an un-fussy entry gate, has four bedrooms and 3.5 bathrooms in about 5,500 square feet of space.

Source:  www.realestalker.blogspot.com

Lamar Odom Buys Ingredient for Homemade Crack Pipes

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Big sign for Lamar Odom's battle with drug addiction -- he bought a household cleaning product that doubles as a vital part of homemade crack pipes.

Lamar and his driver walked out of a San Fernando Valley pharmacy on Tuesday with a bag full of items ... most conspicuously, Chore Boy copper scrubbing pads.

How commonly are the pads used for drug abuse? Type it into Google, and "crack" is the first auto-fill topic besides the product name. Also, Forbes magazine wrote an article about its use as a filter in makeshift crack pipes.

Urban Dictionary defines it like this: "Brand name of scouring pad used also by people smoking crack to retain some of the cocaine vapors.

According to the photo agency that snapped the pics, Lamar made the purchase shortly after meeting Khloe Kardashian's assistant to pick up some clothes. We're told the pharmacy is near the house where he used to live with Khloe.

Lamar's life -- like his estranged wife -- are saying he desperately needs to get in to rehab for many addictions, especially crack.