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Hollywood Gets ‘Hot’

Raises much-needed money for AIDS research
Posted by: Trent on August 18, 2008| 4 Comments

Saturday night saw the 3rd Annual Hot In Hollywood event take place in, you guessed it, Hollywood, CA. Hot In Hollywood is a celebration benefiting charities dedicated to the education, prevention, testing and treatment of HIV/AIDS. Here are a few pics of some of the celebs who came out in support of this year’s event and some deets on what went down Saturday night:

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi didn’t make it to Saturday’s Hot in Hollywood charity event in Los Angeles; they were busy getting married. But there were plenty of other stars singing and dancing to a ’60s-themed evening of song benefiting the AIDS Healthcare Foundation … Host America Ferrera started off the show with a version of the James Bond theme song Diamonds Are Forever and was later joined by co-star Ana Ortiz on Goldfinger. Ferrera’s TV nephew, Mark Indelicato, threw on a fringed jacket to channel a young Michael Jackson on I Want You Back … How I Met Your Mother‘s Neil Patrick Harris, via prompts from the audience, turned Puff the Magic Dragon into the X-rated Ruby the Magic Unicorn … Candis Cayne of Dirty Sexy Money wowed the crowd with a Vegas-ready performance of Thirteen Men, first sung by Ann-Margret. The transsexual actress said she’s still surprised by fans who want her autograph … With nuptial news in the air, talk turned to Grey’s Anatomy‘s T.R. Knight and his steady of eight months, Mark Cornelson. When asked if they were planning a ceremony, Knight simply smiled and said, “I’m very happy that you can ask that question. Very, very happy. And I hope it gets asked a lot.”

Awww … this sounds like it was such a great event. Hot In Hollywood keeps getting bigger and better with each passing year and I am thrilled that so many folks in Hollywood are happily embracing an event like this that is absolutely committed to raising money for HIV/AIDS education, prevention, treatment and research. Kudos to all the stars who make it a priority in their lives to give of their time and money to such important causes.

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The 2008 Alma Awards

¡Ay, Caramba!
Posted by: Trent on August 18, 2008| 8 Comments

Last night a few entertainers of the Hispanic variety were honored at the 2008 ALMA Awards (for all y’all gringos out there Alma means spirit or soul in Spanish) which were held at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, CA. The ALMA Awards are handed out by the National Council of La Raza in order to honor Latino performers (actors, film and television directors and musicians) who promote positive portrayals of Latinos in the entertainment field. Here are a few pics from the red carpet arrivals yesterday afternoon:


Most of the folks who strutted their stuff down the red carpet looked pretty fantastic. Jessica Alba was lookin’ fierce as hell just a few weeks after she gave birth to her first baby, Honor Marie. Eva Longoria — who was host of this year’s ALMA Awards — showed off one of the 10+ outfits that she reportedly wore yesterday alone. I love that Edward James Olmos brought his moms, Eleanor Huizar, with him to the awards show. She looks so proud of her son. Paula Abdul was in the hiz, lookin’ as wonderfully tragic as usual (who dresses this woman?!), and was seen on the arm of her supposedly ex-boyfriend JT Torregiani. The couple reportedly split in June but they looked pretty friendly together last night.

But anyways, after the red carpet runway show was finished, it was time to get down to handin’ out some ALMA Awards — and it got pretty Ugly … here are a few pics from the show itself:


“Ugly Betty” and its star, America Ferrera, took top honors at the 2008 ALMA Awards, which recognize achievements by Hispanic artists. The ABC comedy series won awards for directing and best performance by a Latino-led ensemble cast. Ferrera, 24, was named Chevy Entertainer of the Year for her on-screen work as Betty Suarez in “Ugly Betty” and her off-screen efforts to encourage young people to get involved in the political process. Shakira was also recognized for her offstage efforts, receiving the Humanitarian Award for her work in early childhood education. A host of artists, including BeBe Winans, Wynonna Judd and Lucero, performed a tribute to Linda Ronstadt, who received the Trailblazer Award for her contributions to American music. The Black Eyed Peas, the Cheetah Girls, Sergio Mendes and Cheech and Chong also performed at the ceremony, hosted by Eva Longoria Parker at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium on Sunday. Other acting-award winners included Charlie Sheen, Edward James Olmos, Roselyn Sanchez and Judy Reyes. Designer Narciso Rodriguez was honored for special achievement in fashion … The ceremony will be televised Sept. 12 on ABC.

It should come as no surprise that ABC‘s Ugly Betty (Performance by a Latino Ensemble in a Television Series) and its star America Ferrera (Entertainer of the Year) cleaned up at this year’s ALMA Awards. The show is a total Hispanoid lovefest and it does an amazing job of portraying Hispanics in a positive light. I commend Shakira on her win as Humanitarian of the Year — she is one of those celebs who really does put her money where her mouth is. I am *THRILLED* that Edward James Olmos (Actor in a Television Series, Drama) is still winning accolades after all of his years in the biz. I’ve been a huge fan of the man since his Stand and Deliver days and cemented my love for his acting abilities after his performance in Selena. As a new fan of Battlestar Gallactica, I gives me great pride and happiness to see this very talented Hispanic actor at the helm of such a great TV Show. Much congrats to all the winners this year and to everyone who was nominated or just came out to help celebrate Latin Pride in Entertainment. Click HERE to see a full list of this year’s ALMA Award winners.

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Shannen Doherty Tries To Become A Hollywood ‘It’ Girl … Again

Someone wants to reclaim her youth
Posted by: Trent on August 18, 2008| 16 Comments

Shannen Doherty, in a pair of super short cut-off jean shorts, tried to feign annoyance when she was photographed making her exit from the übertrendy Green Door nightclub Saturday night but you just know that she was giddily excited on the inside that she is, after all these years, back on the pop culture radar:

Methinks that Shannen is making a play to reclaim some of that long-gone fame that she reveled in in the early to mid 90′s. If she’s smart, she’s gonna milk her newfound stardom from her upcoming stint on the new Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off as much as she can … after all, it may not last. Just a few notes … first, she needs to hang out with the cool kids (if any of them will have her) and second, she needs to lay off the fading fashion trends (the bootie shoes she’s wearing are so yesterday, no?). This could be her final chance for Hollywood “It” Girldom — do y’all think she can make another go of it?

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Shia LaBeouf Reports For Duty

Appears to be healing well
Posted by: Trent on August 18, 2008| 4 Comments

Shia LaBeouf seems to be healing well from the recent car accident that he was involved in a few weeks ago here in LA. Once it was determined that Shia was not at fault for the accident (despite being cited for DUI on the night in question), wild rumors started to circulate that Shia was in danger of losing the finger he injured in the crash. Here are new pics of Shia on the set of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen here in Hollywood, CA yesterday afternoon sportin’ a finger brace in one pic and not sportin’ it in the next:

This looks like a positive step forward in the lad’s rehabilitation. Firstly, this little brace looks much smaller than the huge one he was rockin’ in the days just after his accident. Secondly, if he is able to take off the brace if needed, I suspect his injuries aren’t as dire as we were led to believe (it was also reported that Shia‘s injury was so bad and his rehabilitation would take so long that it would be written into the storyline of Transformers 2). I suspect that Mr. LaBeouf will, once again, be back to his old tricks in no time.

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Does Britney Spears Have Something Up Her Sleeve?

Whatcha rehearsin', Brit Brit?
Posted by: Trent on August 18, 2008| 34 Comments

Britney Spears was spotted making her way out of the Foresight Studios in Los Feliz, CA yesterday afternoon and when asked if she was there to rehearse for a possible appearance at next month’s MTV Video Music Awards, Britney was totally mum in response … offering only a coy smile:

MMM HMMM … you keep playin’ your coy games, Britters … but I am confident that we’ll be seeing you up on that VMAs stage in a few weeks :)

Later in the day yesterday, Britney was snapped lookin’ seriously hawt as she arrived at a party in Hollywood … a party rumored to be in celebration for the upcoming MTV VMAs:


Oh yeah, she is deffo up to something. Life seems good for our dear Britney, I can’t wait to see what she’s got planned with MTV … I bet it’s gonna be hot.

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Amy Winehouse Live … I Mean, Undead

Death Becomes Her
Posted by: Trent on August 17, 2008| 22 Comments

Amy Winehouse was one of the performers at the V Festival at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, Essex (in the UK) yesterday and was scheduled to give a “live” performance but by the looks of her on stage, I think she was anything but “live” during her performance:

Just days ago things appeared to be looking up for Amy Winehouse, as the singer was snapped looking unusually groomed and glam. But the fresh start didn’t last long, and the troubled star gave another ropey performance at the Staffordshire leg of the V Festival yesterday, after missing last year’s event because of ill health. Clad in rolled-up jeans, a skimpy vest and headscarf, the dishevelled 24-year-old took to the stage to boos from the audience after keeping the crowd and her band waiting. Looking sallow-faced and grubby with dark smears of make-up around her eyes, she coughed and spluttered her way through the set, forgetting the words to Back to Black and mumbling to herself between songs. Amy dedicated Wake Up Alone to husband Blake Fielder-Civil, who is serving a 27-month prison sentence, which prompted a smattering of boos from the crowd.

Can someone explain to me how this woman is still living? Is she injecting formaldehyde into her veins? She is such a mess … can no one help this poor creature?

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Madonna & Guy Ritchie Celebrate Her 50th

M-Dolla likes ta party
Posted by: Trent on August 17, 2008| 8 Comments

Yesterday, the one-and-only Madonna turned 50 years old … last night, she and her hubby Guy Ritchie stepped out on the town in London together to celebrate her 50 years of life … here are a few pics:

Madonna celebrated her 50th birthday in glittering style last night as she draped herself in jewellery to attend a party thrown in her honour. Dripping with silver necklaces and sporting shiny sleeves to match, the singer arrived at the Volstead club in London’s West End accompanied by her husband Guy Ritchie. The couple were all smiles as they headed into the venue, with protective Guy holding onto his wife’s arms. Madonna – wearing thigh boots, a partially transparent chiffon dress and her Kabbalah bracelet – looked positively radiant as she smiled for photographers. The night before the couple had attended a service at a Kabbalah centre in Marylebone. Perhaps the Queen of Pop was giving thanks for her glittering career or maybe she was praying for Mercy, the little girl whom she is hoping to adopt from Malawi. Earlier this week the Mail learned that Ritchie, keen to give his wife the ultimate birthday gift, has given in to her demands to adopt a second Malawian child.

Aww … she looks great … and they both look so happy. It really seems like Madonna had a great birthday (I suspect that gaudy M-Dolla rhinestoned clutch was a gift from one of her admirers) and that all is well with her marriage. That may be the best birthday gift of all. Oh yeah, I’m laying on the cheese today :)

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John Mayer Gives A Press Conference … Kinda

Explains to the world why he broke up with Jennifer Aniston
Posted by: Trent on August 17, 2008| 19 Comments

John Mayer, who appears to have been having a tough time this week since his breakup with Jennifer Aniston, gave an impromptu press conference on the streets of NYC this weekend, talking to whatever camera was in his face at the time. TMZ managed to get the whole thing on tape and is spreading Mayer‘s message of heartache to the four corners of the world … er, well, the ones that enjoy Internet access that is:

Mayer was indignant at reports his relationship with Jen was torpedoed because he cheated. He says “I ended a relationship to be alone, because I didn’t want to waste someone’s time.” All the “cheating” stories are cheap lies, Mayer says, adding, “It’s the most normal thing in the world” when a relationship runs its course. And he challenged 20% of Americans who are too wussy to get out of relationships that don’t work. After railing on the mags, Johnny boy has some serious superlatives for Jen.

The video, which you can watch HERE, is chock full of Mayer nuggets of wisdom that are simply not to be missed. In the vid, John says, “Jennifer Aniston is the smartest, most sophisticated woman I’ve ever met” and explains the parameters of the breakup of Mayerston. He says:

“It’s about going out with somebody being truthful on the way in, being truthful in the middle and being truthful on the way out. You’re either a cheater or you break up and I’m not the first one, I’m the second one and that’s it.”

Someone then asks him if he is dating anyone else right now and he gets pissy that he would even be asked that question, implying that the mere asking if he’s with someone else discounts all of his statements that there was no cheating involved in the breakup. He continues, “I ended a relationship to be alone because I don’t want to waste somebody’s time if something’s not right.” He ended the “press conference” by implying that he had to “give up” Jenn because sometimes you “can’t have it all” (the implication is that their schedules, etc. are what also led to their breakup) and that having to breakup at all “sucks”. Well, I’m glad that he got that all cleared up. It appears that John may be out of the mopey stage and is now ready to move on … which, I think, is prolly a good idea for everyone involved.

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Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi Got Hitched!

They did it! They are now Mrs. & Mrs. de Generossi!!!
Posted by: Trent on August 17, 2008| 15 Comments

It looks like the report earlier this week from US Weekly magazine turned out to be true after all … the magazine reported exclusively that Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were going to be married yesterday afternoon and, in fact, Ellen and Portia did get married. Here are a few pics of the lovely brides as they posed for their own photographer at their Beverly Hills, CA nuptials yesterday afternoon:

Ring the wedding bells! Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have tied the knot. “Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi were married tonight in an intimate ceremony at their home in Los Angeles,” their spokesperson tells PEOPLE exclusively. DeGeneres, 50, and de Rossi, 35, both wore Zac Posen and exchanged rings by Neil Lane during the Saturday ceremony. Their big day also featured arrangements by L.A. florist Mark’s Garden. The intimate ceremony was attended by 19 guests, including DeGeneres’s mom Betty and de Rossi’s mother Margaret Rogers (who flew in from Australia for the occasion), who witnessed the couple exchange handwritten vows. The couple have been dating since December 2004. DeGeneres announced her plans to wed de Rossi during a taping of her talk show in May after California’s Supreme Court ruled a previous ban on gay marriage to be unconstitutional.

Woot! This is amazing and very happy news! The doubter in me didn’t totally believe that Ellen and Portia were going to be wed this weekend until I saw the Party Planning trucks arrive at their Beverly Hills home … then I started getting excited that they might actually do the deed — and they did! I am so happy for our dear de Generossi … they seem so right for one another and now that the great State of California has ruled that same-sex marriage is legal, I am just thrilled that they can show the world how much they love one another by entering into this kind of commitment. Much, much congrats and love to them both. I wish them a lifetime of happiness together!

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Britney Spears Makes A New BFF

Finds a playmate for her young'ns, too!
Posted by: Trent on August 16, 2008| 20 Comments

Aww … ain’t this a sweet sight … Britney Spears, on one of her scheduled visits with her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, was seen taking her boys out for a little walk — and she had a new friend with her. Here are a couple pics of Britney with a new girlfriend and their children out for a stroll around Brit Brit‘s home yesterday afternoon:

I love it! Britters needs to be hanging out with peers, other mothers, her own age rather than anyone from the Hollywood “It” crowd. I bet she could also use a break from all her handlers and employees … and this new friend, who has a child of her own (it seems), seems like the perfect person for her to be chillin’ with. And, her sons have a new playmate. Go, Britney! You keep doing your thing … you’re deffo on the right track … and we’re all rootin’ for you, right?

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