November 15, 2010

Lindsay Lohan Gets a Day Off from Rehab


Pacific Coast News

Lindsay Lohan got out of rehab yesterday -- for the day. The troubled actress, who's undergoing a treatment program at the Betty Ford Center until the first of the year, was allowed to go back to her LA home to get some shuteye in her own bed and collect a few belongings.

Lindsay Lohan (Pacific Coast News)
Spotted alongside her assistant Eleonore at the star's West Hollywood home, Lindsay is believed to have been granted a day out of the sober house on the grounds of "good behavior", E! Online reports.

However, the Machete star's time outside the confines of the treatment facility wasn't due to last long, as an insider revealed she was heading back to the Betty Ford Center - which she entered on September 27 - last night.Lindsay+Lohan in Lindsay Lohan in Palm Desert

The source said yesterday: "She is heading back tonight to her home at Betty Ford."
Meanwhile, the 24-year-old actress is reportedly set to meet with her estranged father Michael as part of her court-ordered rehab program next week.

An insider recently revealed: "Lindsay is now open to working on things with her father. It's a part of her recovery. She's taking things seriously and she's really had a lot of success so far."

Lindsay's continuing legal issues stem from a 2007 conviction for Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

Collin and Alexis Gosselin: Expelled From Private School For "Rage Issues"

Two of Jon and Kate Gosselin's eight kids - Collin and Alexis Gosselin, both 6 - have been expelled from a private school in Pennsylvania over "rage issues."

They are now being homeschooled, a source close to the situation says. Great, so now the wire-haired control freak gets even MORE face time with them.

"They've fought with their peers, called them nasty names and made fun of other kids," a source told In Touch Weekly, which first reported their expulsion.

Jon, Kate and Eight Kids

Simpler times.

"Collin had such bad issues that he refused to get his picture taken at school. He's tired of being on-camera," a witness says of the troubled sextuplet.

Others have come to the pair's defense, claiming that despite reports of violence and bullying, they are not behaving as badly as has been reported.

"The situation is being grossly overstated," a source says.

"The kids are going through a very challenging time, but Kate doesn't feel this is something that should be discussed publicly. It is a private matter."

With the divorce, Kate has acknowledged that the children have had difficult moments, but says in general, they are "amazing, resilient, loving kids."

Their dad begs to differ, at least as far as how well-adjusted they are. Jon lashed out at Kate for continuing to keep the kids on television, claiming the exposure gives them behavioral and emotional problems at school and beyond.

Basically, he's a deadbeat and Kate's a child abuser. Those therapy bills are going to start piling up really, really fast.

Chuck Liddell and Heidi Northcott: Engaged!

By unanimous decision, former Ultimate Fighting champ and Dancing with the Starscontestant Chuck Liddell has pinned Heidi Northcott ... for life!

Liddell popped the question to Northcott, his girlfriend of over a year, after a helicopter ride to the Grand Canyon back on November 4. Romantic!

This will be the first marriage for both Liddell and Northcott, who met through a mutual friend at a party. They have not yet set a wedding date.

Chuck Liddell and Heidi Northcott

UPPER-CUTT: Chuck Liddell has locked down Heidi for good!

Bristol Palin & Maci Bookout: Teen Mom BFF Alert!

Yup, Teen Mom star Maci Bookout and Bristol Palin are pals.

"We are good friends," says Tennessee native Maci, who forged a bond with Bristol the Alaskan Pistol at teen motherhood and abstinence events.

Maci Bookout and Bristol Palin

Maci Bookout and Bristol Palin: Who would you ... forget it.

"We're friends outside of... TV and the press," Maci Bookout says, calling it a normal friendship. "We more talk about our kids and our babies' dads and stuff."

Bet those conversations involve a good amount of venting. Their former fiances? Not on the best terms. Their sons are just a few months apart, too.

Bentley, Bookout's son with ex Ryan Edwards, just turned two; Tripp, Palin's boy with Wasilla mayoral hopeful Levi Johnston, turns two next month.

Asked how close her friendship with Bristol Palin is, Maci replied, "We definitely keep in touch and make sure everything is good with each other."

As for rumors that Palin didn't want any Teen Mom stars in the audience for Dancing with the Stars, where she's on the cusp of making the finals?

"I definitely don't think it's true," says Bookout, who attended a recent taping of the ABC smash that Palin has somehow lasted until the top four on.

"It was actually a lot of fun - upbeat and hyper!"

Another report claims the duo will team up for a spin-off reality show. Also bogus, Bookout insists; Palin even joked about the rumor with a text.

"She was like, 'So, I was just wondering how our new show is going,'" Bookout says, shrugging her shoulders at the idea. "We just laugh about it."

Did Oksana Lie About Mel Gibson Abuse?

She says he's an abusive monster, but verbal abuse aside, there's been scant proof of any physical attacks, with a whole lot of credibility issues raised.

Case in point? A pediatrician who examined the child of Mel Gibson and Oksana Grigorieva the day after their fight saw no evidence Lucia was injured.

That's contrary to Oksana's claims that Mel hit both of them.

Oksana and Mel Photo

MEL VS. OKSANA: The search for the truth continues.

Dr. Linda Nussbaum, who examined Lucia January 7, never mentioned an injury to the baby's chin, which Oksana now claims Mel Gibson inflicted.

Dr. Nussbaum says, "...I did not see any symptoms of trauma, abuse, bruising, redness or injury on her face, head or elsewhere on her body."

Makes you wonder.

Oksana is alleging Mel struck and injured the child during an explosive argument. The Mel Gibson tapes were recorded about a month afterward.

Dr. Nussbaum says at the time, "Ms. Grigorieva did not state to me that Lucia had suffered any trauma, abuse or injury of any kind." Interesting.

Furthermore, Mel's side believes a photo Oksana Grigorieva is using in the custody case - showing a mark on Lucia's chin - has been doctored.

Greg Norman and Kirsten Kunter: Married!

Kirsten Kunter has just become the third Mrs. Greg Norman.

Less than a year after finalizing a divorce from Chris Evert, the Great White Shark was quietly married on private Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands.

The Australian golfing great and business magnate married the interior decorator, a longtime friend of his, before a small group of family and friends.

Greg Norman and Kirsten Kunter

Congrats to Kirsten Kunter and Greg Norman!

His son Gregory, Jr. was best man. Speaking to Australia's New Idea magazine, Norman said everyone was barefoot and dressed in white for the nuptials.

"Kirsten walked down the aisle on her own. We were all waiting," Greg said. "To me, she is the most beautiful woman in the world. She looked stunning."

Kirsten Kutner was raised in Sydney, Australia, but moved to Jupiter Island, Fla., with her two children Kaya, 6, and Kelly, 3, who served as flower girls.

The bride described the wedding as small but memorable. "We wanted something very intimate with just us and the family," she said. Congratulations!

Steve and Alejandra Nash Welcome Baby Boy! Then Announce Divorce!

Hours after the birth of their third child, the Phoenix Suns point guard said that he and Alejandra Amarilla Nash, his wife of five years, are splitting up.

Matteo Joel Nash weighed in at seven pounds and seven ounces.

Alejandra Nash Picture

Steve and Alejandra Nash are calling it a marriage.

“I am very thankful and excited that we have a new son, Matteo Nash. Alejandra and the baby are doing fine. But this is a bittersweet moment; after five years, we are now in the process of dissolving our marriage," Steve said in a statement.

"While we have lived separately for the past several months, we remain firmly committed to raising our children in the most positive, nurturing way possible."

"I want only good things for Ale going forward."

"Right now, I’m focused on ensuring that our children understand how much they’re loved and adored by us as they continue to adjust to these changes.”

He asked that the media respect his family’s privacy.

The couple has been together nine years. They also have six-year-old twin daughters Lola and Bella. Hopefully they all get through this bittersweet time.

Dean Sheremet and Sarah Silver: Engaged!

LeAnn Rimes may or may not be engaged to Eddie Cibrian.

For the former Mr. LeAnn Rimes, there's no doubt about his change of status. Dean Sheremet is set to give marriage another go – with Sarah Silver!

While Eddie and his ex Brandi Glanville spar often, LeAnn was the first to warmly congratulate Dean on his impending nuptials to the photographer.

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Dean Sheremet with Sarah Silver (left) and now-ex LeAnn Rimes.

"Congrats to @deansheremet and @sarah_silver on your engagement!" the Grammy winner Tweeted today. "A little birdie told me the happy news."

"Best wishes for a life full of happiness."

Sheremet's engagement comes right on the heels of Rimes's own engagement rumors with Cibrian, who she infamously cheated on Dean with.

Despite E! Online breaking the news that Rimes will wed Cibrian, she insists they are not planning on marrying yet, although they are very happy.

"Eddie and I are beyond happy and in love and look forward to one day sharing such private news with you all," she wrote in an extended Tweet.

Anyway, today's Dean's day. Congrats man!

Ne-Yo, Monyetta Shaw Welcome Baby Girl!

The R&B artist's girlfriend, Monyetta Shaw, went into early labor Friday night and had a baby girl. A rep for the star confirmed the joyous news.

The little cutie's name is Madilyn Grace Smith.

Ne-Yo and Monyetta Shaw

"I've been in love before but this feels like nothing I've ever felt," said Ne-Yo in a brief, poignant statement. "Like I'm in love for the first time."

The birth took place in an Atlanta hospital. Ne-Yo and Monyetta Shaw announced the pregnancy this summer. The baby had been due in January.

Ne-Yo was at a charity event for his foundation when word reached him that Shaw's delivery time had arrived, reported an Atlanta radio station.

Luckily, he made it to the hospital in time. Congratulations!

Heidi Montag, Spencer Pratt to Renew Vows

Less than two years after tying to knot and just half a year removed from faking their separation, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt are renewing their vows.

Brings a tear to your eye, doesn't it?

The gruesome twosome's wedding, seen on the fifth season finale of The Hills, was portrayed on TV like a fairytale. But the couple now disa-vows all of it.

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SPEIDI WEDDING 2.0: Hey, the last one was a whole 18 months ago.

Like this year's contrived divorce, which Speidi admits it concocted for a new reality show that never panned out, the emotions of the wedding were "fake."

Now the plastic pairing plans to renew their wedding vows and get a fresh start at married life. Only this time, it will be on their own publicity-stunting terms.

"It was a movie, it was a script and it just didn't feel right," Spencer Pratt tellsEntertainment Tonight. "No one in that building wanted us to get married."

"It was a nightmare."

Heidi Montag adds, "We had just gone through so much crazy stuff personally, through our jobs and everything, so this feels like our first real marriage."

"For me it will be like our first restart. We deserve a second chance at our marriage and really having this moment and not being robbed of this."

Yes. They were totally "robbed."

"Since we had to do the first ceremony, I've been thinking about the second ceremony," Spencer says. "The first one was so fake and not real at all."

Tell us about it. But congratulations on the restart, we guess.

Changes Coming to Sonny with a Chance

Those behind Sonny with a Chance will temporarily adjust the focus of the series while its star recovers, placing the spotlight on the program within the program, So Random!. The switch means production on season three will begin in January.

Sonny with a Chance Poster

"[This] allows [Demi] the time she needs to get well, without distraction or pressure," a Disney Channel spokeswoman said. "Again, we extend our ongoing support to Demi and her family as she works to overcome personal issues."

There is no timetable for Lovato's return to singing or acting. Sources continue to debate the reasons behind her downfall, but THG simply wishes this young star a full, healthy recovery.

Twilight Saga Stars Cover New Comic Book

That company has found major success with its Fame series, a group of graphic novels that has also honored Lady Gaga and Justin Bieber, among other celebrities.

Twilight Comic BookCute Drawings

On December 1, meanwhile, fans will have a chance to purchase a compilation of previously released Fame editions, each having given followers unparalleled access to these Twilight stars. The new installment will aptly be titled "The Cast of Twilight."

The comic will track the rise to stardom of all these actors/actresses, along with a history of Twilight author Stephenie Meyer. Will you put it on your Christmas list?

Jessica Simpson: Engaged to Eric Johnson!

Not to be outdone by Nick Lachey, Jessica Simpson is getting married again. Congrats to the alleged singer and former mediocre NFL player Eric Johnson!

We kid, of course. Truly, we are so happy for Jess, whose rep confirmed the newsearlier today, saying: "Yes, we are excited to confirm they are engaged!"

The couple began dating in May, after being introduced by friends. Ever since, Eric and Jessica have been seen getting cozy across the U.S. and beyond.

Eric Johnson, Jessica Simpson

The future Mr. and Mrs. Jessica Simpson, everyone!

Explaining how well their relationship was going, Simpson told People last month she is just so inspired by Eric Johnson: "This is just normal, thank God. He's very, very supportive. [I] couldn't ask for a better man in my life right now."

Asked if Johnson were the one, she replied: "I never go to that because I already went there, so, I'm not gonna jinx myself. He's the one for me right now! I'm very happy, I'm in a great place and if right now could last forever, I'd take it."

She already went there, of course, with Nick Lachey, who also just got engaged to Vanessa Minnillo this month. Guess she didn't want to be outdone!

Congratulations to the soon-to-be-spouses. We can't wait for the MTV reality series chronicling the lead-up to the wedding and their life as newlyweds.