January 11, 2011

Sandra Bullock & Ryan Reynolds: The Secret Getaway!

If newly-single stars Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds are just friends, they have a funny way of showing it. Well, if this report is true at least.

The A-listers, who co-starred in The Proposal, have been making top-secret getaways to her home in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, reports indicate.

The actors were publicly spotted on New Year's Eve in Austin, Texas, after which they denied they are dating and said they are just friends. But ...

Ryan Reynolds, Sandra Bullock Pic

These two are making news as it is. Imagine if this were true!

A source with knowledge of the situation claims that the two "are very much dating, and trying to keep a low profile." Tabloid dreams? Maybe realized!

Fresh off her divorce from Jesse James and his surprise split from wife Scarlett Johansson, Sandra and Ryan are understandably wary of going public.

Enter Bullock's secluded Jackson Hole residence.

Sandy has owned the home for years, and loves that she's left alone there. "She feels very comfortable having Ryan there with her," a source said.

"Sandy and Ryan are just enjoying spending time together ... They have known each other for years and already they have a built-in familiarity."

"It's great to see Sandy with a true smile on her face. Ryan has made at least two trips to Jackson Hole, and her friends except more to come."

Anybody believe this is true and Ryan Reynolds and Sandra Bullock are actually a couple? Doubtful. Anybody want to believe it? You know it!

The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Sip, See, Sing, Bitch

How did Phaedra Parks and Apollo outdo Kate Middleton and Prince William on The Real Housewives of Atlanta this week? Let's find out from our show correspondent, who has reviewed the latest installment of this Bravo series...

Phaedra prepped for Aydan's baby debut by hosting a (traditional Southern?) "Sip & See" party. Not only is Phaedra a lawyer/businesswoman/Renaissance Goddess, but she's also Atlanta's answer to Martha Stewart.

Chatting with Apollo, she worried that her guests may just be attending the party for gossip material. Apparently, Atlanta is "Haterville" and since Phaedra and Apollo are too fabulous for words, they're on everyone's hit list.

Introducing Ayden

Cynthia and 50-year-old Peter had a tense dinner at home. Sipping wine from a bottle with a twist-off cap (because nothing says elegance like some Julio Gallo wine), 50-year-old Peter shared his worries with Cynthia.

Uptown, 50-year-old Peter's supper club, is in trouble since investors for the club are dropping like flies. Discussing their financial troubles over a glass of wine, Cynthia advised 50-year-old Pete to sell the club in order to have enough money for their wedding. Prickly Pete bristled at the idea and Cynthia started to fester.

Over at Phaedra's shindig, Dwight introduced the "royal family." All the ladies were in attendance. Even Kim showed up to make nice with Phaedra. Kim fawned over baby Aydan and all of Phaedra's worries about Kim creating drama were for naught. Phaedra had a long chat with Kim on the terrace.

Phaedra grilled Kim about being a registered nurse and Kim actually pulled out the paperwork to prove it. If the state of Connecticut saw fit to license Kim, then that's good enough for Queen Phaedra. Let the "two-facedness" cease!

Nene checked in at 11 Alive and started taping some station IDs and taglines for her "Keeping It Real With Nene" segments.

Kim and Sweetie started packing for Kim's upcoming promo tour with Kandi. Kim managed to weasel Sweetie into giving her B-12 shots in preparation for Kim's "rigorous" tour schedule. Fugly Brielle had a breakdown when she found out Mom and Sweetie will both be gone for seven days. Kim explained to her that Mam is now a big pop star and has to make a living. Brielle should be thankful for a week of peace and quiet.

Kandi and Kim had their first radio show interview in Charlotte. It's been 10 years since Kandi's last solo album, so the record label thought smaller clubs were the best way to start.

Don Juan, Kandi's tour manager, rubs Kim the wrong way. Kim doesn't like the regiment imposed by Don Juan. Comparing it to a military operation, ADD-stricken Kim doesn't like rules and regulations thrown her way. Kim especially doesn't like the tour bus "situation." Bunks? No smoking? Barely enough room to pee, much less breathe? Here comes trouble.

Talk to Kim's Hand!

Nene brought Brent to her Jermaine Dupri interview for moral support. Nene towered over the monosyllabic "little munchkin." Instructed by Jermaine's publicist to not ask anything about Janet Jackson, Nene struggled to hold a decent conversation with him.

Finally, the ice was broken when Nene brought up Kim's "Tardy for the Party." Jermaine then took Nene on a tour of the house. When Nene took off her seven-inch heels, she was almost the same height as Jermaine. She shot hoops with him.

Stopping at the Thirsty Beaver Saloon for a drink, Don Juan managed to further piss off Kim by misinterpreting the lyrics of "The Ring Didn't Mean A Thing." Big Poppa, adultery and cheating are not topics to be discussed around pristine Kim. How dare Don Juan ruin Kim's tour buzz!

Cynthia and 50-year-old Peter got counseling from Hill Harper. Not only is he the CSI: NY guy, but a relationship expert as well. Maybe he can dissect what's wrong with these two because all is not well in La La land. Cynthia wants her money back from her investment in Uptown and Prickly Pete is upset that Cynthia can't grasp the concept of what marriage and compromise mean. This does not bode well. Cynthia and Prickly Pete's lack of communication may end up jeopardizing Cynthia's dream wedding.

Kandi and Kim arrived at Club Tempo for their big gig. Kim ran around like a chicken without a head, chain-smoking and boozing it up, while Kandi just wanted a few moments of peace before the show. Good luck with that! Kim didn't seem to realize that this is not the happy-go-lucky-love-the-tranny-queen-Kim gay crowd. This is hip-hop and hip-hop don't play.

But surprise, surprise, Kim acted like Kim, went off-course and the crowd still loved her! Oh yeah... and Kandi did an acapella version of "Haven't Loved Right" and floored Club Tempo as well.

Next stop: Orlando. But not before some more whining from Kim regarding the bunks. Life on the road is such a bitch!

Whoa: Lucid Amy Winehouse Surfaces in Brazil

Amy Winehouse took to the mic in South America this weekend to do what she does best. Actually, wait, she was there to sing, not snort coke.

The 27-year-old singer performed in Brazil the other night and didn't collapse, flash her private parts or bungle the entire set. Wild, we know.

Dressed in a pink and white gingham dress which a dipping chest neck line, Amy wore her hair in a ponytail and not her trademark beehive:

Amy Winehouse Cleavage Shot

WELCOME BACK: Who knew Wino was still alive! Nice!

The Back to Black singer belted out a number of tunes from her collection and performed a number of covers at the Summer Soul Festival in Florianopolis.

At this point, it's been just over four years since she released her Grammy-winning album Back To Black. Still waiting for that much-anticipated follow-up.

One piece of advice would be to ditch her now ex-husband Blake Fielder-Civil. It's unclear if that dude is back in the picture or not. Here's hoping for not.

Barack Obama Comes to Family Guy

Sundat on Family Guy, Quahog's school assignment was to write an essay on hope, with the winner earning an exquisite honor of introducing the President.

Chris stole Meg's essay and won, but like a good brother, they ended up sharing in reading it and presenting Barack Obama at James Woods High School.

Then, of course, Obama appeared in a skintight leather outfit and sang a song for no apparent reason. This sort of thing tends to happen on Family Guy ...

Obama on Family Guy

Is that Elvis? Evil Kenevil? Oh, wait, that's just the President of the U.S. Follow this link for the best Family Guy quotes from last night and EVERY episode!

Kate Middleton Wedding Outfit: Did She Boob?

Last month, a tabloid pretended that Kate Middleton was in crisis, mostly due to a few leaked photos that depicted her family in an embarrassing situation.

But this story is very real, and very troubling: the princess-to-be was spotted at a wedding in Boroughbridge, donning an ensemble that many in the British press considered too revealing.

Too Sheer?Kate Middleton Wedding Outfit

Based on the sheer top above, British newspaper News of the World wondered if William's fiancee went bra-lass, headlining a front-page article with: "Did Kate Boob?"

It's a pressing question, one answered by Royal Watcher Katie Nicholl, who told Us Weekly: "Kate doesn't have a stylist, so she is making her own fashion decisions at the moment. The outfit could be considered racy, but it was also beautiful and elegant."

Demi Lovato Thanks Fans for Support, Award

Due to her stint in a treatment center, Demi Lovato could not attend this month's People's Choice Awards.

But that didn't stop fans from voting her their favorite guest star for her role on Grey's Anatomy; and anointing Camp Rock 2: The Final Jam as their favorite family TV movie.

A People's Choice Award Winner

In response, on her official Facebook page, the young singer has written:

"I wish to thank all the friends and fans who voted for me for the People's Choice Awards and the Hot Hits Hottest Teen Stars of 2010. I want to make sure my fans know how thankful I am for all their love, support and prayers during this difficult time. Thank you for standing beside me through it all."

There's no time table for Demi's return to public life, but we hope she takes as long as she needs to do away with her personal demons for good.

Glee to Pay Homage to Lady Gaga's "Born This Way"

Move over, Justin Bieber. You've got Glee-ful company.

Ryan Murphy, creator of the Fox series, says a future episode will feature a single that hasn't even been released yet: Lady Gaga's "Born This Way."

How will Glee utilize her new song, due out in February (the album of the same name comes out in May)? It'll involve Kurt's nemesis, Karofsky.

Lady Gaga Sans Pants

BORN THIS WAY: Glee will devote an entire episode to the song.

“I love that that song is anthem,” says Murphy. “So I don’t really know what [it's] going to be yet, but ... we’re going to do a whole episode that’s about that song.”

While the full version has not yet been heard, Gaga recently dropped her pants (and the release date). The Lady also sang part of it a capella at the MTV VMAs.

Sarah Palin "Crosshairs" Map: Still on Facebook!

It turns out that Sarah Palin's controversial list of "targets" in the 2010 elections, which included U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords of Arizona, is still on Facebook.

Giffords was shot over the weekend and is in critical condition.

No one thinks Palin was responsible or even indirectly to blame for the act of lunacy committed by Jared Loughner, but she been getting flack for her fiery rhetoric and apparent gun imagery in the wake of the shooting. Her response?

Sarah

A Palin staffer defended the above graphic, saying, "We never ever, ever intended it to be gun sights ... It was simply crosshairs like you'd see on maps."

Riiiight. Maybe we've been watching too much Sarah Palin's Alaska, but somehow we weren't thinking about cartography when we saw this. Or when she Tweeted at "Commonsense Conservatives & lovers of America [to] RELOAD!"

How about you? When you think of crosshairs, you think of ...

Is Khloe Kardashian Pregnant?

Khloe Kardashian spends every other interview talking about motherhood.

But might the new red head finally have stopped talking about the subject and stared doing something (read: boning!) about it?

An insider tells The New York Post that Khloe "has been hiding a tell-tale bump behind flowing dresses and oversized handbags." This source points to her outfit at last week's People's Choice Awards as evidence, meaning readers can decide for themselves: Is there a fetus under there?

Hiding A Bump?

When Khloe Kardashian gets pregnant, we have a feeling she won't be shy about telling the world.

While tabloids have speculated about a new Kardashian pregnancy for months, there is a legitimate reason for this rumor to be taken with a grain of salt slightly smaller than Khloe's boobs:

She and Lamar Odom have signed on for a new reality show. And what better way to guarantee interesting storylines that to squeeze out a cousin for Mason Dash?

Tom Lippolis on JWoww Nude Pics: Her Idea!

Tom Lippolis says it's a completely laughable allegation that JWoww from Jersey Shore did not know he was photographing her buck a$$ naked.

Her attorney suggested this shady behavior, even implying that JWoww (real name Jenni Farley) was under anesthesia when he took the pics.

Team Farley recently filed a court motion negging Tom from releasing JWoww nude photos. Her lawyer, Rudy Fusco, said she denied consenting.

JWoww Cleanin' Up

Is JWoww the victim, or hanging Tom out to dry?

"Jenni says she must have been under anesthesia when they were taken," said Fusco, a comment Lippolis denies and says is preposterous.

"What a joke! How are you under anesthesia when you are standing up posing for the pictures?" Lippolis said. "[Jenni's] looking right at me."

He's got a point. That'll knock a girl out. Almost as ridiculous an excuse as the one given for the gun sights on Sarah Palin's crosshairs map.

He continues, "They had not given her anesthesia when I took the pictures, she was actually standing up with her hands placed on her hips."

According to Lippolis, the nude photos he took were actually JWoww's idea, to compare how she looked both pre- and post-plastic surgery.

Tom said he took the pics an hour before: "She told me, 'Take two pictures, one from the front and one from behind then take them after."

Lippolis' lawyer believes that, in turn, the MTV star does not have any right to block his client from doing what he wants with the photos.

Lippolis, who was seen briefly on the Jersey Shore Season 3 premiere, is also suing for fees he says are owed to him for managing her.

Pair of Women to Sue Dr. Phil For Locking Them in House With Naked Dude

Several women are suing TV doctor personality Dr. Phil, claiming he traumatized them by trapping them in a house and forcing them to look at a naked man.

Somewhere, Brett Favre is jealous he didn't think of this.

Four years ago, six individuals, including plaintiffs Crystal Matchett and Shirley Dieu, were invited to a house as Phil's "dinner guests." Worst. Dinner. Ever.

Blowhards

The invitation was part of a Big Brother-esque type episode where these individuals were secured in a "mock house" with no contact from the outside world.

On the third night, the women opened the door to their "house" to find a naked man. The women then hid in a room and allegedly asked to leave.

The TV crew laughed at them and promptly refused.

We don't know what the point of the sequestration or naked dude was, but we look forward to hearing Phil's explanation for it in response to the lawsuit.

When the two ladies originally filed their lawsuits last year, CBS filed an anti-SLAPP motion, arguing that Dr. Phil's conduct was protected free speech.

However, a circuit court denied the motion, asserting that what was shown on Dr. Phil's show is considered "entertainment," not of "public interest."

Therefore, it doesn't qualify for protection under the 1st Amendment.

But because the women both signed contracts with the show, an appeals court this morning that they could not sue CBS for negligence. However ...

They may sue in a lower court, which include fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

According to a source, this rule demonstrates "a likelihood" that the women will win their case. Oh, guess what, too? It's YOUR FAULT, PHIL!!

Dr. Conrad Murray's Defense Plays its Hand, Insinuates Michael Jackson Did Himself In

After remaining mostly silent thus far, Dr. Conrad Murray's lawyers laid some of the groundwork for their defense at his preliminary hearing today.

He's charged with involuntary manslaughter in Jackson's death. Murray's lawyer, J. Michael Flanagan, asked a Coroner investigator two questions:

  1. Was the IV bag of Propofol fingerprinted?
  2. Was it possible for Jackson to reach the syringes from the bed?

Dr. ConradRest in Peace MJ

The defense will argue that Jackson killed himself by accident as he grew frustrated when he couldn't sleep and gave himself the fatal dosage.

Propofol, a powerful anesthetic, is what killed Jackson. An investigator for the L.A. County Coroner's Office said 12 bottles were found in his home.

A pharmacist Dr. Murray used to order Propofol testified that the doctor ordered box after box of the drug in the two months before Jackson died.

In all, Murray, the sole defendant in the Michael Jackson case, ordered 255 vials of Propofol in the two months leading up to the singer's demise.

Michael Douglas Declares: I've Beaten Cancer!

Following what he describes as a "wild six-month ride," Michael Douglas delivered wonderful news to Matt Lauer this week: his tumor is gone!

The veteran actor was diagnosed with throat cancer in August. He underwent weeks of radiation and chemotherapy and tells Lauer, in an interview that will air tomorrow morning, "the tumor is gone."

Michael Douglas on Today

"The odds are, with the tumor gone and what I know about this particular type of cancer, that I've got it beat," says the actor.

Douglas will still have to see the doctor on a monthly basis, but says his appetite is back and he's gradually gaining the weight he lost during his illness. What has he learned/experienced?

"All of a sudden the affection from my family, from my friends, and from my fans hit me at a much deeper level than I would have ever imagined before. And it gave me a really new appreciation of just how valuable, how precious good friends are and family."

Brad Womack: I'm So in Love!

Have no fear, Bachelor skeptics.

Brad Womack, who talked about how he was "happy with his decision" the last time he was in this position, is leaving nothing open-ended how. He's in love.

"I call this woman about 20 times a day. I really am like a high school sophomore," Womack says of his chosen bride. "I'm in love, head over heels."

Brad: So in Love

Brad Womack clearly won over at least one woman!

"So, I call and text. I'm doing the whole high school thing. I see her about once or twice a month. It's under lock and key, of course. It's not nearly enough."

"I'm a true believer in instant connections," he says. "Around our first date or so – and I'm not even saying one-on-one or group [date] – I kind of knew."

"There's no denying that I felt it very, very quickly ... Once I fall, I just know. I fall very hard, and it happened. It happened. I used every second wisely."

So who is it? We don't wanna say, but Emily Maynard seems like a strong bet.

You can also read The Bachelor spoilers here for much more information.

Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson: The "Friendly" Dinner Date

Back in each other's lives almost by accident (or so she claims), Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson have made up and are back on good terms.

Navigating her way through life after rehab, Lindsay moved next door to Ronson in Venice, Calif., causing a brief period of tension between them.

But after they made up and Sam welcomed her to the area, the two neighbors broke bread at a nearby restaurant for "a friendly dinner." Cute.

Sam and Linds

THE OLD DAZE: Might these two have a future yet?

Typical of recidivist stalkers and their victims, "Lindsay has been begging Sam to see her and Sam finally gave in," says a People source.

Just kidding. About the stalking part. They really did hang out.

Seems like it went well too. Earlier today, they Tweeted about the Knicks vs. Lakers game last night, with a little friendly trash talk thrown in.

"I think the knicks are jet lagged. they're getting sleepy right now - someone wake em up!!!" Sam wrote to her after the Lakers beat the Knicks.

N.Y. native Lohan Tweeted back to Ronson: "They played well though :)." We'll call it love at 3,941st Tweet, ladies and gentlemen.

Jared Lee Loughner Mug Shot: Released, Disturbing

With his arsenal of YouTube videos, Jared Lee Loughner has already given us a frightening look into his psyche.

Now, the public has received another look at the 22-year old accused of opening fire in an Arizona supermarket parking lot on Saturday, severely wounding Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and killing six onlookers.

It's his mug shot, and it's equally disturbing.

Jared Lee Loughner Mug Shot

Loughner, who appeared briefly before a judge today, faces five federal charges: one count of attempted assassination of a member of Congress, two counts of killing an employee of the United States and two counts of intent to kill employees of the United States.

He's next due in court on January 24.

Owen Wilson and Jade Duell: Expecting!

Let's hope Owen Wilson studied well for his role in Little Fockers - because the actor is about to be a father!

In a terse statement, the actor's rep says he and girlfriend "Jade Duell are happy to be expecting a baby." The couple has been together for about one year.

Wilson, who famously dated Kate Hudson for a long period of time, has a packed 2011 movie schedule. He has parts in Cars 2, Hall Pass, and Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris.

Owen Wilson Image

Shawn Christy, Sarah Palin Stalker, Stokes Fears

Shawn Christy, the dude who's been legally ordered to stay away from Sarah Palin, is causing a new wave of concern in Alaska with his planned visit to the state.

Christy plans to travel to Wasilla in the hopes of removing a restraining order issued against him last year after Sarah and close friend Kristan Cole obtained it.

Palin and Cole proved he sent them threatening emails and letters.

Most Famous Alaskan

According to TMZ, Cole is launching a preemptive strike through the courts in the hopes of blocking Shawn Christy from "dissolving" the restraining order.

Cole filed documents explaining how he has continued to harass her and her family in the past few months and why keeping the order in place is needed.

Law enforcement sources tell us Shawn, who lives in Pennsylvania, has not been seen in Alaska yet, but has already filed to remove the protective order.

Dude, do us all a favor and back off. Regardless of your views on Sarah Palin, let her live her life in peace. Threats and violence get us nowhere as a society.

Besides, if you really don't like her, ignore her. Maybe then she'll go away. Please?