Saturday, March 8, 2014

Sheila MacRae, Star of The Honeymooners, Dies at 92


Sheila MacRae, who was best known as Jackie Gleason's wife Alice Kramden on the 1960s revival of The Honeymooners, died on Thursday. She was 92, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The actress passed away at the Lillian Booth Actors Home in Englewood, N.J. Her daughter, actress Heather MacRae said that her mother had undergone surgery a few weeks ago and was recovering well and without any complications up until this week. MacRae replaced Audrey Meadows as the highly entertaining housewife of Ralph, the amusing bus driver, from 1966-70 on The Jackie Gleason Show.

Lindsay Lohan Reportedly Gets $1 Million Book Deal


Lindsay Lohan is set to sign a $1 million book deal with HarperCollins, reports the NY Post. The troubled actress began keeping a journal during her stay in rehab in 2013, and that will be the focus of her memoir.

Lilo made the news this week after we got a peek at the first promo for her OWN docu-series Lindsay (it premieres this Sunday -- can't wait!), and on the show she's seen reading excerpts from her diary to her mom Dina.

A source tells the paper, “It’s more or less an autobiography, but she had a minimal number of sample pages." Though Lilo's agent Scott Waxman met with several publishers and tried to score a deal for $5 million, apparently no one would bid that high. “There was initial interest, but everybody backed off. There was concern she wouldn’t deliver,” the source added.

HarperCollins had no comment, but Lohan's publicist Tej Herring said, "There have been some conversations, but nothing official yet."

Friday, March 7, 2014

Phil Jackson 'Ready To Get Back To Work' In NBA

 

Eleven NBA championships isn't enough for Phil Jackson. Apparently he wants an even dozen now.

After leading the Chicago Bulls to six NBA crowns and the Los Angeles Lakers to five, Jackson is "ready to go back to work," according to ESPN.com.

After several health battles, Jackson is apparently fit and ready to get back along the sidelines or, ala Miami's Pat Rley, in the front office of an NBA club. The latter would apparently be Jackson's first preference, but he would be okay with coaching for a short time to essentially lay the groundwork for another coach to then build upon the foundation Jackson laid and move towards a championship contending team. Jackson, 68, had already turned down an opportunity to become the New York Knicks' next head coach, according to ESPN's Stephen A. Smith.

However, according to ESPNNewYork.com, the Knicks apparently haven't stopped trying: now they are reportedly dangling a high-ranking front office in front of Jackson, who starred with the Knicks during his playing days. Jackson, whose career coaching record is 1,155-485 in 20 seasons, could announce a decision in the coming week, according to the New York Daily News. That Jackson is at least listening to teams interested in him, especially if it meant going back to coaching -- even if for a little while -- is a radical change for Jackson.

Lindsay Lohan And Jimmy Fallon Splash Each Other With Water On 'The Tonight Show'


We can't believe Lindsay Lindsay went for this! The again, she is promoting her new OWN docu-reality series, so maybe she wanted to try something a little unconventional?

Lilo appeared on The Tonight Show last night, and after chatting about a possible Mean Girls reunion, she opened up to host Jimmy Fallon about her new TV show, Lindsay.

Lilo says she got uncomfortable when she realized how much attention the show's promo got during the Oscars last Sunday, and she said:

    "It's very clear -- it is a television show, they want ratings -- obviously that's what needs to happen. They picked the first two months when I got back to New York after being in treatment ... I became really spiritual over this past year and I was trying to find serenity and peace in my life, and of course they take the chaos of me moving eight years of my life in LA back to the city of New York. Which is really hard to do and scary. So it's like, 'Oprah reprimands Lindsay and she says the word bullsh*t.'"

Um, that doesn't sound like the most glowing description of something she's trying to promote, but the 27-year-old actress seemed to realize how negative she came across and attempted to do a little damage control when Jimmy asked about her meltdowns and legal battles over the years. "That is the past though, I think that I feel really lucky to have been able to work with someone like Oprah and create," she said. "I have this really strong bond with her now where I can call her and she actually gives me wonderful advice. And she's become a really strong person for me to listen to and learn from in life. I feel blessed."

But the best part came after the interview when Lilo and Jimmy sat down for a game of water war, which is just like the card game ... but with water thrown in the face of the person who loses each round. Lilo only got doused once, and after that she won the next four rounds, so it was Jimmy who left the set soaking wet. "Why is this happening?" Fallon complained. "Because I have OWN on my side," Lindsay joked.

Watch the videos below....


Thursday, March 6, 2014

Khloe Kardashian Buys Justin Bieber's Calabasas Home For $7.2 Million

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Khloe Kardashian has purchased Justin Bieber's Calabasas mansion, Us Weekly reports.

The reality star sold the Tarzana estate she shared with ex Lamar Odom to Big Bang Theory star Kaley Cuoco a little over a month ago, and she's been looking for the perfect pad ever since.


The biggest perk of her new place? Sister Kourtney lives down the street! The mother-of-two and boyfriend Scott Disick recently bought Keyshawn Johnson's property in the exclusive gated community The Oaks.

Keith Richards Buys $10.5 Million New York City Penthouse

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Keith Richards and his wife Patti Hansen have picked up this sweet New York City pad for a cool $10.5 million.

According to Luxe Listings New York, the duplex was originally listed at $15 million, so it sounds like the Rolling Stones rocker and his lady love snagged themselves quite a deal.


Andrew Garfield: I Didn't Bail on Batkid, Oscars Cut Us Both


Andrew Garfield is blaming Oscars producers for devastating 5-year-old Batkid -- whose surprise Academy Awards appearance with the "Spider-Man" star was 86d at the last minute -- insisting he's not the one who bailed on the boy.

There are reports Garfield threw a tantrum when producers rejected the script he wrote for the presentation -- and left 5-year-old Miles Scott high and dry -- but reps for the actor tell us, it's not true.

The reps say Garfield DID contribute to the presentation script, but he had nothing to do with the segment getting yanked from the broadcast.

They say Garfield and Scott did the dress rehearsal Saturday without a hitch -- it was a real tearjerker too -- but hours later, Garfield was informed via email that the piece didn't fit with the tone of the show ... and therefore had to be cut.

To make it up to Batkid -- who was understandably bummed -- we're told Garfield accompanied him to Disneyland on Monday ... and even conducted a mini Oscars ceremony in Scott's hotel room (tuxes and all).

Miley Cyrus And Katy Perry Feud Over Concert Kiss


Miley Cyrus and Katy Perry used to be cool with each other, but these days they are in a full-on feud over the "Wrecking Ball" singer's attempt to slip KP the tongue during her L.A. show for her Bangerz tour.

The twerking queen leaned in for a smooch from the "Dark Horse" singer, who was sitting front row, but then tried to take it a step further, upon which the brunette beauty turned away.

"I just walked up to give her like a friendly girl kiss, you know, as girls do. God knows where that where that tongue has been. We don't know. The tongue is so infamous!" she told an Australian TV station.

Miss Miley had quite the comeback to her diss, though!

"Girl if ur worried abt where tongues have been good thing ur ex boo is ur EX BOO cause we ALL know where THAT been," the 21-year-old fired back on Twitter.

Jimmy Fallon NBC Threatens Celebs: It's Fallon or the Highway


NBC is coming down like a hammer on celebs who want to get on Jimmy Fallon's show ... if they dare do a show on CBS or ABC ... they can forget about "The Tonight Show."

Sources connected to CBS, NBC and ABC tell sources... the Peacock network believes Jimmy Fallon's ratings success gives them extreme bargaining power. They put the word out to celebs, agents and publicists ... if they want to be on Fallon they can't appear on ANY other network ... and not just shows that go head-to-head with Jimmy, but morning shows as well.

We're told NBC is saying the stars who go on Fallon are also allowed to appear on "Today," "Dateline" and any similar shows they air, but that's it. 

A GMA source says... they've already gotten fallout from people they were trying to book.

Fallon is dominating late night .... crushing Jimmy Kimmel by bringing in more than twice the number of viewers.

Khloe Kardashian: I Just Bought Bieber's Calabasas Home


Justin Bieber's Calabasas neighbors can finally breathe a sigh of relief ... because the Biebs is moving out -- and Khloe Kardashian is moving in ... sources have confirmed.

Bieber decided to move out of Calabasas in January after numerous run-ins with neighbors and law enforcement -- where he felt trapped in his own home -- and now he dumped it off on Khloe.

Bieber bought the house in 2012 for just over $6 million. We don't know how much Khloe paid, but probably not that much more.

As for Khloe ... she sold her Tarzana estate to "Big Bang Theory" star Kaley Cuoco for $5.49 mil.

The move makes sense for K.K. -- her sister Kourtney recently purchased the nearby home of Keyshawn Johnson ... who had his fair share of beef with J.B.

He's all yours Atlanta!

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Oksana Grigorieva Could Get Mel Gibson To Bail Her Out In Bankruptcy Case



Mel Gibson may end up saving the woman who ruined him.

Oksana Grigorieva just filed docs in her bankruptcy case, claiming she can only afford $372 a month to repay her debts -- listed at $438,000 -- but at that rate, it will take her nearly a hundred years to make good.

So, Oksana is asking the court to clear the balance of her debts after 5 years -- when she'll only have repaid $22,320 ... or 5% of her total debt ... most of which she owes to the lawyers she employed in her war against Mel.

The funny part ... Mel is currently paying Oksana $20,000 a month in child support for their daughter Lucia -- so if she gets what she's asking for in the bankruptcy case, she could clear her debt in one fell swoop with a single child support check from her one time sugar daddy.

Lamar Odom's Drug Dealers Suspected In Kardashian Jewelry Heist


Lamar Odom's drug dealers could be linked to the $250,000 jewelry heist at Lamar and Khloe's house ... because we're told the dealers threatened to break in to get the money Lamar never paid.

Multiple sources involved in Lamar's drug deals last year tell sources... Lamar wasn't paying his tab. In fact, sources say he was in the hole $15K to just one dealer back in Sept. and he owed another more than $40K.

Lamar would fend them off by saying he was loaded and therefore good for it.  He would also justify not paying from time to time because the quality of the drugs was "wack."

We're told Lamar owed 10s of thousands of dollars to drug dealers when he left for Spain last month.

Now the plot thickens. We're told Lamar was getting text messages threatening his safety and also warning him they would break into his home to get even.

Cops don't know who stole the expensive jewelry but we're told there was no sign of forced entry.  One source says he has reason to believe one of the dealers had connections to someone who works for the family and had lawful access to the house.

'Keeping Up With the Kardashians' Fake House Listed For $6 Million

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The Kardashians might have to pretend they live in a different L.A. mansion -- very soon -- sources have confirmed, the one they currently use for exterior shots on their reality show is for sale -- listed at $6.25 million, and whoever buys it has the right to pull the plug on the show.

Sorry to burst your bubble -- but the outside view of the "Jenner House" from KUWTK isn't the house the family actually lives in -- we're told Kris and co. didn't want to show the outside of their real house (located 20 miles away) for security reasons.


Tuesday, March 4, 2014

Former NBA Star Chris Webber Lists Malibu Mansion For $3.995 Million

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Former NBA star Chris Webber has listed his Malibu home for $3.995 million.

Webber, who is now an analyst for NBA Gametime Live, purchased the pad for $3.75 million in 2007, and this is one of six homes he's acquired over the last few years. It doesn't look like he's going to turn too much of a profit on this one, but with properties in California, Atlanta and his native Michigan (not to mention a net worth of $80 million), we doubt he's too concerned about it.


The 3,000-square-foot home has three bedrooms and three bathrooms, and it sits on a .65 acre lot. The windows in the living room practically go from the floor to the ceiling, and there are wood floors and stone counters throughout. The gated estate boasts 180 degree coastline views from Santa Monica Bay to Point Dume, and in addition to a lushly landscaped lawn, there is a large pool/spa and a wrap-around deck.

Nene Leakes, Cody Simpson And Drew Carey Join 'Dancing With The Stars'

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The season 18 cast of Dancing With The Stars has been released, and aside from Real Housewives of Atlanta star Nene Leakes, there aren't that many recognizable (or interesting) celebs signed up this season. It was reported that Bruce Jenner was supposed to join the show, but much to our disappointment he backed out at the last minute.

The cast was officially announced on Good Morning America on Tuesday, and we already knew Erin Andrews was replacing Brooke Burke as the host, but there will be new rules this year! Dance pro Derek Hough told GMA, "This season, America will be given the power to vote and change celebrities and professional dance pairings. This new rule will affect all couples as they will be required to switch partners at a point in the season. Never before have dance partnerships been split up during the course of competition."

So who's on the show besides Nene, who is paired with Tony Dovolani? There are two Olympic figure skaters (Meryl Davis, who is dancing with Maksim Chmerkovskiy, and Charlie White, who is paired with Sharna Burgess) and a handful of actors. Former Full House star Candace Cameron Bure will be dancing with Mark Ballas, The Wonder Years alum Danica McKellar is with Val Chmerkovskiy, Billy Dee Williams is with Emma Slater and Drew Carey is with Cheryl Burke. Former hockey player Sean Avery is with Karina Smirnoff, long-distance swim champ Diana Nyad is with Henry Byalikov and double-amputee pro snowboarder Amy Purdy is with Derek Hough. Big Time Rush singer James Maslow is teaming up with Peta Murgatroyd and last, but not least, Australian pop singer Cody Simpson is with Witney Carson.

Dancing with the Stars premieres Monday, March 17 at 8pm on ABC.

Jennifer Lopez Steams Up The Screen With Ricky Martin For New Music Video "Adrenalina"



Jennifer Lopez and Ricky Martin appear to be hot for each other in Wisin's new Spanish music video "Adrenalina", and if we didn't know better, we would think this is the real deal based on their electric chemistry!

In the vid, the Bronx-born beauty and the "She Bangs" crooner get hot and heavy with each other, and at one point, he even nibbles on her ear!

Other scenes show J.Lo shaking her booty with a bunch of backup dancers, and at 44-years-old, she's definitely still got it!

Watch the video below....

Liza Minnell: Ellen Called Me a Drag Queen And It Wasn't Funny


Liza Minnelli didn't like the joke Ellen DeGeneres cracked about her at the Oscars ... suggesting she was actually a drag queen.

Liza and a male companion hit up Craig's restaurant in West Hollywood Monday night ... and Liza made it clear -- Ellen's joke backfired big time. 

Liza's note to Ellen: She should have stopped and acknowledged they were friends, but instead Ellen blew through to the next joke, so it sounded mean.

But Liza says she's sure Ellen was filled with the best of intentions.

Monday, March 3, 2014

Scarlett Johansson Is Pregnant With Her First Child

 

Congratulations are in order for "Avengers" actress Scarlett Johansson. The woman behind the Black Widow has a little superhero of her own on the way with French journalist fiancé Romain Dauriac.

Several media outlets confirmed the happy news on Monday. It'll be the first child for the actress, 29, who was previously married to Ryan Reynolds.

Johansson and Dauriac, 31, have been romantically linked since late 2012. She debuted her Art Deco engagement ring in Sept. 2013 at the Venice Film Festival.

Anne Hathaway PHOTOBOMBED By Jared Leto

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Looks like Jared Leto is the new Jennifer Lawrence -- the actor pulled a solid photobomb after the Academy Awards.

The Best Supporting Actor winner was obviously stoked about the big win when he walked into the Vanity Fair party and snapped the pic.

Anne Hathaway -- or her wax figure (we're still not sure) --  seems to be amused ... or, maybe she's annoyed ... hard to tell.

Congrats Jared!

2014 Academy Awards Best Dressed Actresses

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The 86th Annual Academy Awards best dressed award goes to Jennifer Lawrence, Anne Hathaway and Cate Blanchett.

Oscar Snub Number 4 For Leonardo DiCaprio


He's proved himself one of the best American actors and he's Martin Scorsese's go-to guy, but out of four Oscar nominations, he has yet to score. Let's take a look at Leo's previous nominations. 

Okay, so Matthew McConaughey was amazing in Dallas Buyers Club. That 40-pound weight loss deserves its own award. But some of us really thought it was Leo's night.

Note to Leo: We think you should do a movie with American Hustle director David O. Russell. Maybe that will help. Or perhaps borrow a play from George Clooney and direct yourself in a movie, like he did with The Monuments Men.

1994 was the year Leo earned his first Oscar nomination, for playing Arnie in What's Eating Gilbert Grape, which also starred Johnny Depp and Juliette Lewis. He was great in the film, but he was young. We understand not giving it to him then since he hadn't earned it yet.
 

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Oscars 2014: Complete Winners' List


Tinsel town’s night of nights ended with some well-deserved wins across the board, culminating in the award for Best Picture. 

An array of brilliants films were up for nomination, but "12 Years a Slave” ultimately took home the honors for its incredible story of Solomon Northup, a free man who struggles to survive as a slave in pre-Civil War America, while Lupita Nyong'o gave a touching tribute speech for her Best Supporting Actress win for the same film. 

Gravity” also proved to be a big winner on Sunday, stealing seven academy awards from Best Director through to Best Visual Effects, even though Sandra Bullock lost out on her Best Actress award to Cate Blanchett who was “blown away” by her win for “Blue Jasmine.” 

Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto took home Best Actor and Best Supporting Actor respectively for their unforgettable performances in "Dallas Buyers Club." 

For a recap of each award that went out on Sunday night, scroll through our list of all nominees and winners.

And the Oscar goes to .... 

Best Picture:
"American Hustle"
"Captain Phillips"
"Dallas Buyers Club"
"Gravity"
"Her"
"Nebraska"
"Philomena"
"12 Years a Slave" WINNER
"The Wolf of Wall Street" 

Best Supporting Actor:
Barkhad Abdi, "Captain Phillips"
Bradley Cooper, "American Hustle"
Jonah Hill, "The Wolf of Wall Street"
Michael Fassbender, "12 Years a Slave"
Jared Leto, "Dallas Buyers Club" WINNER
 
Best Supporting Actress:
Sally Hawkins, "Blue Jasmine"
Jennifer Lawrence, "American Hustle"
Lupita Nyong'o, "12 Years a Slave" WINNER
Julia Roberts, "August: Osage County"
June Squibb, "Nebraska" 

Ellen DeGeneres' Best Jokes from Oscars Opening Monologue


From penis jokes to racist jabs, Ellen DeGeneres had everyone cracking up with her opening monologue.

The talk show host skewered all the nominees, making light of "American Hustle" stunner Jennifer Lawrence's clumsy ways, "Nebraska" star June Squibb's old age and Jared Leto's unattainable beauty.

But our favorite joke came thanks to Jonah Hill's very revealing role in "The Wolf of Wall Street."

Watch the video below....

Ellen Tweets Picture From Oscars

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Even though Ellen is hosting the Oscars tonight, doesn't mean she can't take a quick moment to tweet a photo too.

Chris Brown Diagnosed With Bipolar Disorder, Will Stay In Rehab For Another Two Months


Chris Brown appeared in a Los Angeles court on Friday for a progress hearing regarding his assault case against Rihanna, and it was revealed that one of the reasons for the singer's violent behavior is that he's been diagnosed with bipolar disorder.

According to court documents, "Mr. Brown became aggressive and acted out physically due to his untreated mental health disorder, severe sleep deprivation, inappropriate self-medicating and untreated PTSD." Though the cause of the PTSD is never explained, we're guessing it stems from Brown's childhood, as the R&B singer previously revealed that he grew up in a violent household.

Brown is now on regular doses of medication, and the rehab facility states that he has learned relaxation exercises and he's tested negative for drugs, including marijuana. And not only that, but the facility says he has been getting up early and putting in a lot of time with community service, adding, "Mr. Brown's attitude has been beyond exemplary in regard to his community service responsibilities."

Brown was ordered to stay in rehab for two more months.

'Crack Mayor' Rob Ford To Party At The Oscars

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Citizens of Toronto, fear not ... even though your sometimes crack-smoking mayor just touched down in Hollywood to apparently hit up the Oscars -- and after his recent trip to Mardi Gras -- he claims the city is still in good hands.

Rob Ford made his way through a media storm of cameras Saturday night at LAX (video to follow) ... telling our photog he's running political biz from the road -- and even plans to run for office again later this year.

"Crack Mayor" told the Toronto Sun early Saturday morning he was flying to L.A. to attend the Academy Awards ... but when he got to baggage claim Jimmy Kimmel was waiting as his driver ... so this was clearly all for his late night show.

Box Office: Liam Neeson’s ‘Non-Stop’ Powers Past ‘Son of God’


Liam Neeson’s airplane thriller “Non-Stop” soared to a $30 million opening weekend at the box office, holding off a strong challenge from the Biblical saga “Son of God” which rode a wave of grassroots Christian support to a $27 million debut.

Both movies over-performed to end the three-week run at No. 1 of “The Lego Movie,” which crossed the $200 million mark at the domestic box office and finished third with $21 million.