Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Travis Hangs with Alabama

Watch out, Ever Anderson!!!

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker hangs out with daughter Alabama, 3, in Los Angeles Sunday.

Cool shades, A!!

Quote of the Day

"I'm on the toilet. Still on the toilet. Guys, dot dot dot, out of TP. Still on the toilet."

-Zac Efron joking about how boring his Twitter would be if he had one

AC/DC Announce U.S. Tour

Rockers AC/DC have announced a summer trek through the U.S., kicking off July 28 in Foxborough, MA and closing out September 8 in Anaheim.

Check out a full list of dates here!

The Killers Kill It at V Festival

Reports are coming in from Australia's V Festival.....

And apparently The Killers stole the show!!!

The Las Vegas boys closed out the festival, which also featured Duffy (middle) and Snow Patrol (bottom) with an hour and a half of their best songs ("Spaceman," "For Reasons Unknown," "All These Things That I've Done," "Bones," "Jenny").

Way to kill it!!

Monday, April 6, 2009

America's Next Top Model Gives New Yorkers a Second Chance

After a chaotic riot erupted at the March 16 New York auditions for America's Next Top Model, producers are giving New Yorkers another shot!!

Only this time, the rules have changed.

Auditions will be held this Saturday, April 11, at a venue to be later disclosed. The line will form at 6 a.m. (no more overnight waits), and friends will not be permitted in line. (Models under 18 may have one parent or guardian.)

Anything else???

"Be courteous to others around you," the network press release reads.

Until you get on the show, that is!

Beyonce Gets Banged

It's a great day to be a New Yorker!!!!

Beyonce debuted a new 'do Sunday after some lunch at Pastis with beau Jay-Z.

We kinda like it!!

Bravo Hosts 2nd Annual A-List Awards

Our favorite TV network, Bravo, hosted its 2nd Annual A-List Awards last night!!!

Picking up trophies were Gwen Stefani (for Female with A-List Style and A-List Celebrity Designer), while NeNe Leakes of The Real Housewives of Atlanta earned a less esteemed reward for Reality's Guiltiest Pleasure.

Host Kathy Griffin also dished out the laughs for celeb guests Paris Hilton, Doug Reinhardt, Kim Kardashian, Kendra Wilkinson, Tori Spelling, Tim Gunn and Aubrey O'Day.

Thanks for making us laugh, Bravo!!!

Lenny Kravitz Rocks Private Show

Dayum!!!

Looking good!

Lenny Kravitz plays a private show at TSF Studio Monday night in Northern Paris.

It's been too long!!

Chris Brown Pleads Not Guilty to Attacking Rihanna

Chris Brown has pleaded not guilty to two felony charges of attacking pop singer Rihanna and making criminal threats against her, stemming from their Feb. 8 altercation.

Arriving in all black and showing very little emotion, Brown was accompanied by four bodyguards and his mother, Joyce Hawkins, to the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center in Los Angeles Monday.

Brown's attorney, Mark Geragos, is working on a plea deal with prosecutors that will include no jail time. If convicted of both charges, however, Brown could face up to four years and eight months behind bars.

Brown will return to court April 29 for the next hearing.

Who the F is this?

Her name is Jennifer Hawkins.

Hawkins, 25, is an Australian gal, best known for her title of Miss Universe 2004!!!

At the time, pageant co-founder and business mogul Donald Trump called her "the most beautiful Miss Universe I have seen in many, many years."

Hawkins has since pursued a handful of professional modeling gigs, becoming the face of Australian department store giant Myer and even doing endorsements for Covergirl.

Here she is at the Golden Slipper Day 2009 at Rosehill Gardens Saturday in Sydney.

Keep doing your thing, J!

Paul and Ringo Come Together

Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr came together in the name of charity Saturday, for a performance at David Lynch's "Change Begins Within" at Radio City Music Hall.

The former Beatles played three songs together, including Beatles staple "I Saw Her Standing There," while Jerry Seinfeld, Sheryl Crow, Eddie Vedder, Donovan, Ben Harper and Moby rocked other performances.

This was the first time McCartney and Starr shared a stage since 2002's "A Concert for George," the tribute show to deceased Beatles guitarist George Harrison.

Quote of the Day

"You know, I look like a woman but I think like a man. And in this world of business, that has helped me a lot. Because by the time they think that I don't know what's goin' on, I then got the money, and gone."

-Dolly Parton says

In the Ring with Mickey Rourke

Mickey Rourke entered the ring at Wrestlemania 25 Sunday to settle some real-life beef!

The actor and former boxer, 56, had been feuding with pro wrestler Chris Jericho, 38, for weeks before Sunday's event. Apparently, Jericho made a comment that Rourke's character in The Wrestler was "not my story," Rourke says.

So he took it to the ring!

After Jericho defeated wrestling legends Roddy Piper, Ric Flair and Ricky Steamboat, Rourke entered the ring and knocked down Jericho to close out the match!

You can check out video of the action here.

Carrie Named Country Music's Entertainer of the Year

Carrie Underwood earned top honors at the 44th Annual Country Music Awards Sunday in Las Vegas!!

The country diva was named entertainer of the year, breaking Country legend Kenny Chesney's four-year winning streak.

"I've had a lot of good moments in the past four years. This one takes the cake," Underwood gushed during her acceptance speech.

Also earning awards were Taylor Swift for album of the year for Fearless, Rascal Flatts for top vocal group, Sugarland for top vocal duo, Julianne Hough for top new female vocalist, Brad Paisley for top male vocalist and Trace Atkins for single of the year for "You're Going to Miss This."

Sunday, April 5, 2009

Farrah Fawcett Hospitalized

Actress Farrah Fawcett was hospitalized Thursday, in connection with her long-time battle with cancer.

Fawcett, 62, was in remission before the cancer returned in early 2007.

At that time, Fawcett announced she "never can say for sure" what would happen with her battle, citing that "it's ongoing."

Quote of the Day

"Madonna, Britney Spears, Lady Gaga, Beyonce and Christina Aguilera. I wouldn't even compare them to Heidi's level. I am in the studio everyday with Heidi I know what's coming. I can make claims like that."

-Spencer Pratt, alleging that girlfriend Heidi Montag is more talented than these five

Metallica, Beck, Run-DMC Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

It was a huge night at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland last night, as Metallica, Beck, Run-DMC, Bobby Womack, Little Anthony & The Imperials and Wanda Jackson were inducted.

What an eclectic group!!

Also turning up for the event was Eminem, who inducted Run-DMC with a moving speech.

"I still remember being in 9th grade when Tougher Than Leather came out," said Em. "I skipped school to go get it on cassette. As soon as I heard Run's House, it was pretty much a rap for me. Marshall Mathers became Eminem."

Beck's speech included a middle finger to everyone who ever stood in his way, Metallica reunited onstage with former bassist Jason Newsted, and the annual all-star jam was a cover of "Jailhouse Rock" (with Fontana, Beck, Wanda Jackson, Little Anthony and Spooner Oldham) and then The Yardbirds' "Train Kept A-Rollin" by Beck, Jimmy Page, Flea and Ron Wood.

It was a night to be remembered!

Saturday, April 4, 2009

Rihanna Back in Barbados, "Doing Really Well"

She's been seen partying a lot lately, but these days, Rihanna is back to her native home in Barbados.

According to her father, Ronald Fenty, Rihanna arrived in Barbados Friday and is "doing really, really well."

"Things are good with her," Fenty says. "She is doing really, really well. She's back to herself again."

The singer, 21, was allegedly attacked back in February by then-boyfriend, R&B singer Chris Brown.

Brown will attend an arraignment Monday in Los Angeles, where he will plea to two felony charges of assault and making criminal threats.

Lily and Lindsay's Duet

Lindsay Lohan joined Lily "I'm Quitting Music" Allen onstage at her L.A. concert Thursday night for a sloppy, impromptu cover of Britney Spears "Womanizer."

It's actually hard to watch.

Check out a video of the karaoke nonsense here.

George Harrison Gets Hollywood Star

Beatles guitarist George Harrison, who died at age 58 in 2001, will be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame April 14.

Harrison is included in the The Beatles Hollywood star, but will now be second in the group (after John Lennon) to have his own.

Wife Olivia Harrison and son Dhani will attend the ceremony.

Rick Springfield Storms New York

Rick Springfield is best known for the infectious 1981 hit that forever changed the dance floor, but last night Poison Ivy discovered there's an entire catalog beyond "Jessie's Girl"!

And we love it!!!

Springfield, 59, stormed New York's Nokia Theatre for nearly two hours Friday, playing masterfully to some 1,100 sweaty, screaming moms with wandering hands.

"If I did that to a girl, I'd get arrested for sexual harassment!" Springfield joked, after a pretty serious grope from a fan.

The rocker belted jams like "Christina," "Don't Talk to Strangers," and "Wasted," and even climbed across foldable floor seats ("These are suicide chairs, I swear") to deliver an in-crowd performance.

Check out a video of Springfield's rocking take of the classic "Jessie's Girl," below. (He even breaks a string!)

[Photo by Jeanine Onischuck]



Friday, April 3, 2009

Want to Star in U2's "Spider-Man" Musical?

With less than a year before its February 2010 debut, producers are anxiously searching for cast members for Spider Man: Turn Off the Dark, the musical soundtracked by U2's Bono and The Edge.

Their press release reads:
"Casting agents are now "seeking principals and understudies for the roles of ‘Peter Parker,’ ‘Mary Jane,’ and ‘Female Lead Villian.’ The production is looking for performers with dynamic rock/pop voices including those with experience in bands and as solo performers. Regardless of experience, anyone who thinks they might be qualified is encouraged to audition.”
Auditions kick off in six major cities April 9, so if you're interested, get moving!

Orlando, FL
Thursday, April 9

New York, NY
Monday, April 13

Los Angeles, CA
Saturday, April 18

Seattle, WA
Monday, April 20

Chicago, IL
Thursday, May 7

Austin, TX
Wednesday, May 27

Lauryn Hill, B.B. King, Black Eyed Peas to Play Montreux Jazz Festival

"Expect the unusual," says founder Claude Nobs, of the 43rd annual summer Montreux Jazz Festival July 3-18 in Geneva.

Nobs has kept his promise thus far, as he delivered a killer lineup this morning that included B.B. King, Herbie Hancock, the Black Eyed Peas, and MF Lauryn Hill!

We forgot about her for a minute!!!

Hill's last public appearance came in October 2008 at a book signing, but her last public performance was in August 2007 at a free concert in Brooklyn.

Cited to see what she'll be like, after all this time!!!

No Doubt to Kick Off Today Show Summer Series

NBC's1 14th annual summer concert series is notorious for bringing in the big names (see Coldplay, Bon Jovi, Miley Cyrus), but this year's lineup packs the biggest punch yet!!

Starting with No Doubt's first live concert in five years on May 1, the 18-week series will include performances by Fall Out Boy, Taylor Swift, Dave Matthews Band, Jonas Brothers, Katy Perry, Flo Rida, Kings of Leon and many, many more!!!!

Check out a full list of performers on the Today Show website!

Jennifer Hudson Steps Out

A noticeably slimmer Jennifer Hudson rocks the TopShop store opening black carpet in New York Wednesday.

Cited about your April 10 Madison Square Garden show, J!!

Quote of the Day

"The best cure for a hangover is something one straight man can't do for another straight man."

-Ben Affleck tells Esquire

Temptations to Rock NCAA Final Four

Motown luminaries The Temptations will perform the national anthem at the NCAA Final Four championship game in Detroit Monday, with Michigan State challenging Connecticut and North Carolina playing Villanova.

The Grammy-award winning band is famous for hits like "My Girl," "Papa Was a Rolling Stone" and "Get Ready."

We are ready!!!!!

James Franco Getting Studious

Wowowowow.

James Franco arrives on the set of his latest flick, Howl, where he plays a bookish (and sexy) poet.

Looking a lot more studious than the last time we saw you, J!

Kate Beckinsale's Twin Daughter

We don't see a lot of Kate Beckinsale's only child, Lily Mo Sheen, but when we do, it's clear she's her mother's daughter!!!

Sheen, 9, Beckinsale, and hubby director Len Wiseman hit the Farmer's Market in Santa Monica Wednesday.

What a happy family!!!

Valentino Celebrates Documentary Debut

The tannest man in fashion debuted his documentary, "Valentino: The Last Emperor," in Los Angeles Wednesday.

"Emperor" is the story of Valentino's journey from the bottom to the top of haute couture, recession-proof of course, as we watch him travel by private jet to his chateau in Paris and vacation on his 152-foot yacht with full-time staff of 11.

Celebrating Valentino's journey with him were actresses Anne Hathaway and Gwyneth Paltrow, as well as model Nicky Hilton and celebrity designer Rachel Zoe.

It's a tough life, but someone's gotta live it!

Keanu Reeves Channels Lindsay Lohan

Is Keanu Reeves the next Lindsay Lohan???

The actor hasn't had any big movies in years, swigs Coke and cigarettes, and waltzes around L.A. wearing oversized clothes!!

Oh yeah, shopping all day!

Jamie Foxx Stalked in Hotel Room

A man claiming to be one of Beyonce's producers tried to enter actor/musician Jamie Foxx's hotel room in Philadelphia March 22.

After Foxx realized that he didn't know the man, he shoved the man out, slammed the door and called police.

Scary!!

Willie Brown, 49, was arrested Tuesday, nine days after the incident, for allegedly stalking Foxx, making criminal threats, burglary, false imprisonment and harassment.

Elvis Costello Plots Summer Tour

Rock legend Elvis Costello has added a few stops to his one-month summer tour!!

Beginning May 2 in Memphis, the trek will pass through New York June 10, Bonnaroo June 13 and close out June 19 in Telluride, CO.

The tour is pegged to Costello's upcoming release, Secret, Profane Sugarcane, out June 2.

Check out a full list of dates here!

Thursday, April 2, 2009

Zooey Peeved About Looking Like Katy

We all see the similarities between actress Zooey Deschanel and singer Katy Perry.

Unfortch, Deschanel isn't too pleased about them!!!

"It's a little bit annoying, to be totally blunt," Deschanel said recently. "The only similarity that we have is that we look a little bit alike."

Just a little bit???

U guys are MF twins!!

"To be honest, it's starting to get a bit bizarre," Deschanel adds. "I used to get, 'I heard you were out at such-and-such club drinking whiskey!' [when ] I was at home watching TV. I think we lead very different lives... It's sort of strange to be associated with someone that's doing such different stuff than me. It's weird."

Sex and the City Sequel to Premiere in May 2010

It's official!

The sequel to the Sex and the City film will hit theaters May 28, 2010, exactly two years after the original!!

The original Sex and the City movie, which converted the six-year HBO series to the big screen, grossed over $415 million worldwide.

Excited to see how this one does!!!

Lopez Congratulates Moss with a Kiss

What's all this???

Jennifer Lopez and Kate Moss pull a Madonna/Britney at Moss' clothing line launch at TopShop in New York yesterday.

We're sure hubby Marc Anthony, just a few feet away, didn't mind!

Backstreet Boys in the Studio


On the heels of their South American tour, the Backstreet Boys are back in the studio.

This time, they're speaking Spanish, getting hyped on sparkly shoes, and recording a song called "PDA" that sounds like a Jesse McCartney B-side.

Welcome back, boys!

Blair's Bun

Leighton Meester was snapped on the set of Gossip Girl in New York Wednesday, with her hair in an MF bun!

Unacceptable!!!

Is Blair going to rule the universe in sweats and sneaks, while she's at it??

Blair with a bun is almost as bad as Chuck smiling!

Quote of the Night

"If women look like her, that would be the perfect world. She doesn't need to change anything. Who likes stick skinny girls? Where's the flavor? Whoever likes those stick skinny girls never had sex before in their life."

-Dancing with the Stars' Gilles Marini on dancer Cheryl Burke's extra few pounds

Taylor Momsen Fronts a Rock Band?

This explains so much!!!

Unbeknownst to us, Taylor Momsen is the frontlady/singer/songwriter of rock band Pretty Reckless, and when this season of Gossip Girl wraps up, she's going on tour!

“I’m actually designing all of my costumes," says Momsen, who also plays a young designer on GG. "It’s a rock band, so there’s not costume changes but there’s definitely a look.”

Bumbershoot Lineup Includes Katy Perry, Sheryl Crow

Sheryl Crow, Katy Perry, Modest Mouse, De La Soul and Michael Franti & Spearhead are leading the lineup for 2009's Bumbershoot: Seattle's Music & Arts Festival.

The Labor Day weekend event will take place September 5-7 at Seattle's City Center, and more acts will be added in coming months.

Don't forget to pick up your three-day pass at Bumbershoot.org! Single-day tickets go on sale July 21.

Megan Joy Axed on Idol

It happened about three weeks too late, but contestant Megan Joy was finally eliminated on American Idol last night!!

After being pulled into the bottom three with Anoop Desai and Allison Iraheta (the latter had no business being there after a better-than-Gwen "Don't Speak" Tuesday night), Joy was told that no matter how she sang, the judges weren't going to use their save for her.

We were euphoric!!

David Cook also showed up mid-episode for a song we've never heard but actually enjoyed ("Come Back to Me"), and Lady GaGa butchered a song we knew and usually enjoyed ("Poker Face").

We're so excited about no more awkward stage presence going forward!!

Santana to Begin Vegas Residency

Carlos Santana will begin a Las Vegas residency May 27 at the newly-revamped "Joint" at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino.

Santana is pegged to play roughly 36 shows a year, through a multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement with concert promoters AEG Live.

Dubbed "The Supernatural Santana: A Trip Through the Hits," the stage will be designed by Frank the Plumber, who did production for Madonna's Sticky & Sweet tour.

"AEG Live set the standard for major residency shows in Vegas with Celine, Elton, Cher and Bette over at the Colosseum, and now we are setting the standard for rock and roll residencies with [Santana]," said John Meglen, president and co-CEO of AEG Live.

Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Semi Precious Weapons' Rock & Roll Rager

"You all look fucking fantastic," Semi Precious Weapons frontman Justin Tranter announced amid a performance at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Annex in SoHo Tuesday night.

"Luckily, no one looks better than me. If they did, I'd have them removed immediately."

The glam rocker was performing at the launch of his very own Vamp Collection, an extension of his existing jewelry line, Fetty. And he got by with the help of a ton of celebrity friends.

Rock band Cinema Bizarre (on tour with Lady GaGa, top) showed up for the show, along with America's Next Top Model cycle seven winner Caridee English. Project Runway season four winner Christian Siriano also came by, while Chet Cannon and Scott Herman from the Real World: Brooklyn chatted with Poison Ivy about their post-Real World plans.

Said Cannon:

"I want to do some music reporting, but I have to wait til my contract's up with MTV [one year from now]."

"I also want to start a blog but I'm too lazy," Cannon admitted, after we got on the subject of Poison Ivy.

Herman's agenda is slightly different, with the reality TV star hoping to get into professional modeling or acting once his contract is up.

"I want to be a professional actor," Herman said. "I want to be Captain America. I already have the shield at home."

Tranter certainly felt like Captain America by the end of the night.

"I'm feeling amazing," he told PI. "I feel like my brain threw up on the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame."

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