David Beckham to rejoin AC Milan in December
Soccer superstar David Beckham will rejoin AC Milan on loan in December, his US club Los Angeles Galaxy have confirmed.
The England star will officially move to the Italian giants on December 28 and will stay with them until the end of their Serie A season on May 16.
He will return to the Galaxy in July, when he aims to play for England at the World Cup in South Africa. Galaxy officials have not revealed the terms of the loan.
Beckham said in a statement: “I need to give myself the best chance possible to make the World Cup squad, and playing for Milan on loan will help me to do that.
“I genuinely enjoyed my time at Milan and I look forward to meeting the players and staff again.”
Beckham, who faced an angry backlash from Galaxy fans over his move to Milan last season, also thanked the club's chief executive Tim Leiweke and manager Bruce Arena “for allowing me this opportunity.”
He insisted: “I'm committed to LA Galaxy and MLS in the long term and remain as passionate as ever about growing the game of soccer in America. I'm completely focused on ending this season on a high note with my club by winning the MLS Cup.”
The deal means Beckham will miss the start of the 2010 Major League Soccer season.
Joe Jackson still leeching
Michael Jackson’s now-ultimately famous father, Joe Jackson, did it again. This time, he tried to get free rooms at Hotel Indigo in New York when “This is It” premiered. Apparently, Joe Jackson tried to use the argument that his presence there would be good for the hotel’s publicity. They of course refused. Looks like this man really wants to suck the marrow from Michael Jackson’s bones… he’s probably going to end up choking on them. What’s he going to do when there’s no more? Change his name and move to a tropical island? He’d better because all of the vultures will probably be coming for him next.
George Clooney cop drama gets go-ahead
Delta Blues, executive produced by George Clooney, will soon bust onto television screens.
The crime-themed drama that focuses on a Memphis cop was given the green light by cable television network TNT.
Delta Blues' main character moonlights as an Elvis Presley impersonator who lives with his mother. The network has aired successful cop shows The Closer, Saving Grace and Dark Blue.
Whether or not Clooney actually appears as the main character in Delta Blues remains to be seen. The actor has been lighting up the big screen, meanwhile, with a slew of new movies including Up In The Air.
Delta Blues is the result of a 2008 collaboration between Clooney and Grant Heslov's Smokehouse Pictures and Warner Horizon. Smokehouse has since moved over to Sony.
This Is It debuts in Hollywood
This Is It, a cinematic tribute to Michael Jackson, debuted in Los Angeles to a star-studded red carpet world premiere at the Nokia Theater.
Celebrity guests at the unveilling of a movie that has already aroused much controversy included
Will Smith, Jennifer Lopez, Paris Hilton, Neil Patrick Harris, Paula Abdul, Katy Perry, Adam Lambert, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Motown Records founder Berry Gordy Jr.
Members of Michael Jackson's family were said to be attending but not his mother, Katherine, or his three children, Prince Michael I, Paris Katherine and Prince Michael II.
Director of This Is It, Kenny Ortega (pictured) wiped tears from his eyes as he greeted guests. The film's verdict will be attributed to Ortega who has met a storm of criticism over the movie and handling of Jackson's legacy. Ortega was a longtime friend of Jackson and his choreographer for the UK 50-date tour he never undertook.
Ortega said he expected audiences would be surprised by "the intimacy".
"It's unguarded and raw and real, and Michael is there and available to us all, and lovely and kind," he said.
The film, which is a documentary drawn from 100 hours of rehearsal footage, is expected to gross $400million together with a new album, according to one estimate.
Ortega said: "We went in there to make a film for the fans. To help them understand what it was - what Michael's dream was for This Is It. So that guided us and helped us make our choices ... This is for them. This is for the fans."
High-school yearbook photos of Rachel Lee and Diana Tamayo of the 'Hollywood Burglar Bunch'
These are the high-school yearbook photos of alleged ‘Hollywood Burglar Bunch' gang members Rachel Lee and Diana Tamayo.
Lee, 18, and Tamayo, 19, both studied at Indian Hills High School in Agoura Hills, California.
In the candid pictures from three yearbooks spanning from the class of 2006 to 2008 a bright future was predicted for the pair.
Lee was awarded merits for her style and was twice named ‘Best Dressed' in the end of year photos.
Tamayo's beaming grin didn't go unnoticed either as she was voted as having the ‘Best Smile' in 2007.
She was also pictured alongside a mystery man as the ‘Cutest Couple That Never Was.'
Tamayo was quite the devil during a Halloween party in 2007. She can be seen wearing a daring red dress with a pair of horns as an accessory in more yearbook photos.
Lee and Tamayo are also pictured together during happier times enjoying their school year.
Lee was arrested in Las Vegas last week after being suspected of organizing a plan to steal cash, jewelry, clothing, luggage, purses and other items from several celebrities.
Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, Lindsay Lohan, Rachel Bilson, Audrina Patridge and Megan Fox were allegedly victims of the ‘Hollwood Burglar Bunch.'
Lee and a gang of her friends are being investigated for the $2 million jewelry heist at Paris Hilton's home last year.
Patridge's home was broken into on Feb. 23, while Lindsay's home was burglarized on Aug. 23 with an estimated $128,000 in jewelry, designer clothes and accessories taken.
Diana Tamayo, 19, Courtney Ames, 18, Nicholas Prugo, 18, Alexis Neiers, 18, and Roy Lopez Jr., 27 were believed to have worked as Lee's accomplices for the robberies.
Nic Cage's father dies at 75
Actor Nicolas Cage's father, August Coppola, has died at the age of 75.
Coppola, a literature professor, was the brother of director Francis Ford Coppola and uncle of film-maker Sofia.
A spokeswoman for Cage, Annett Wolf, said August died on Tuesday after a heart attack. He was dean of creative arts at San Francisco State University.
Cage spoke about why his dad chose literature and not film earlier this year. "My father, who I think was being groomed to be a medical doctor, always had an interest in books," he said. "He was just interested in literature and philosophy and that was his calling. That was before Francis decided that he was going to be a film-maker."
Cage said his father was the oldest of three children. "Carmine, my grandfather, came to America [from Italy] and it was really because of his skills as a flautist - he was a first chair flautist for Toscanini - that we kind of came out of ... almost like a poverty situation. So it was the arts that did that."
In addition to Cage, August is survived by two other sons and five grandchildren.
Anna Nicole Smith's longtime companion and two doctors ordered to stand trial
Anna Nicole Smith's longtime companion Howard K Stern and two doctors have been ordered to stand trial on charges of furnishing the late model with drugs.
After a three week preliminary hearing, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Robert J Perry ruled there is enough evidence to require Stern, 40, and physicians Khristine Eroshevich, 61, and Sandeep Kapoor, 41, to stand trial. They are charged with conspiring to illegally provide controlled substances to Smith. All three have pleaded not guilty.
The decision came after Judge Perry took home a 45-minute video to watch that purportedly showed Anna Nicole under the influence of drugs provided by her lawyer-boyfriend.
After it was announced that the three will stand trial, Anna Nicole Smith's mother Virgie Arthurs said she was 'thrilled' with the court's ruling.
A friend of Virgie revealed: "She is absolutely thrilled with the judge's decision. All she has ever wanted is justice."
Smith, 39, died from an accidental prescription drug overdose on February 8,
2007, after unsuccessful efforts to revive her in a Florida hotel room.
Joe Jackson cherishes son’s memory
Michael Jackson’s father who apparently loved him so much during his lifetime is now very keen on showing his affection since the pop legend has passed away. In a recent interview in which he was talking about his son, Joe Jackson said the following heart-warming words: "He's worth more dead than when he was alive. I'd rather have him alive." So touching... Who can tell that Michael Jackson’s dad is lying in half that statement, raise both your hands! Strange… that felt like a draft! Really, that many… come on, he’s an honest man, how many times has he not proven it up until now?
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner Catch a Game
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner got cozy in California last weekend when they attended a hockey game together and then went to a Beverly Hills hotel after the game. The country singer and the actor watched the Columbus Blue Jackets take on the Los Angeles Kings. Although some reports are saying that the two teenagers spent the night together, a source confirmed that Taylor actually stayed with her mom Andrea. There’s been a lot of speculation regarding the two Taylors relationship since last July when they were spotted kissing on the set of ‘Valentine’s Day’. Whether or not they are together, I think they look cute.
Sublime Reunion
Popular 90s punk band Sublime performed at California’s Smokeout Festival over the past weekend and late lead singer Bradley Nowell’s estate was not happy about it. It was the band’s first show since Bradley died back in 1996 from a drug overdose and his family is upset that they aren’t taking on a new name to perform under. His family released a statement saying “It was Brad's expressed intention that no one use the name Sublime in any group that did not include him, and Brad even registered the trademark Sublime under his own name. As Brad's heirs, and with the support of his entire family, we only want to respect his wishes and therefore have not consented to Bud and Eric calling their new project Sublime… and now with great reluctance feel compelled to take the appropriate legal action to protect Brad's legacy. Our hope is that Brad's ex-bandmates will respect his wishes and find a new name to perform under.” The band’s remaining members include Bud Gaugh and Eric Wilson, along with new singer Rome Ramirez.
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and husband Pete are reportedly selling LA mansion
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz and husband Pete are reportedly putting their LA mansion up for sale.
The 30-year-old Fall Out Boy rocker and wife Ashlee, 25, who have an 11-month-old son Bronx, are putting the Beverly Hills house up for sale to make room for their baby boy.
A source said: "The house is built into the side of a giant hill and it doesn't really have any yard. Now that Bronx is getting older, they realised that really isn't a child-friendly house.
"They are going to sell this house and look for something that will be better suited to young children."
Ashlee bought the Mediterranean-style home in January 2007 for $4.5million.
Former Lost star Harold Perrineau would return to show if asked
Former Lost star Harold Perrineau has said he would return to the show if asked.
Perrineau, 46, played the role of Michael Dawson and it was rumoured that he was one of the stars that would be returning to the hit TV show in its final season.
However, the actor has denied he will be reprising his role for the upcoming season.
He told E! Online: "Honestly, no one has asked. But if I was asked to come back to Lost, indeed I would say yes. We all started that journey together, and I would love to be able to end it with everybody.
"It would be a great thing to do, to get to say goodbye to them all at the same time. I would love to go back and hang out a little bit."
NBC backs Jay Leno despite slump in ratings
US chat-show host Jay Leno's revamped primetime show is failing to draw viewers, leaving his future up in the air, according to reports.
Leno moved to NBC's primetime slot six weeks ago, but after a strong start viewing figures for his 10pm show have fallen sharply.
The show is reportedly pulling in 25 per cent fewer audience members than its preceding shows a year ago.
But an NBC spokesman said, "We believe in the combination of a bankable star like Jay Leno hosting an exciting, topical show five nights a week and are committed to continuing to engage with our affiliates in ways to make that relationship work."
Most of NBC's affiliates are said to back a long-term strategy for the show to play out over 52 weeks.
"Some of the significant dramas right now are going to run out of steam by December and be out until February,” said DJ Wilson, general manager at KGW in Portland, Oregon.
“There is a real opportunity for Leno to pop. We really agree that this is a marathon, not a sprint."
However, one manager, who wanted to remain anonymous, said that he is giving Leno until next year to improve ratings.
He said: "I give them through February. I don't think anybody is anxious to pull any triggers. Plan B is to give the 10pm hour back to the affiliates."
A-Team star Bradley Cooper has reportedly told girlfriend Renee Zellweger that he
A-Team star Bradley Cooper has reportedly told girlfriend Renee Zellweger that he "wants space" after striking up a friendship with an LA producer.
Bradley, 34, and Renee, 40, had reportedly grown close after going on holiday to Vancouver and Barcelona.
However, it has now been claimed Bradley has told Renee he isn't ready to settle down and has struck up a friendship with Hollywood producer Holly Wiersma.
A source said to British newspaper the Daily Mail: "Bradley is enjoying his status as a hot successful star and doesn't want to settle.
"He's told Renee he wants space - but at the same time he's started getting flirty with Holly."
Michael Jackson’s Kids Involved in Accident
A photographer wasn’t paying enough attention to the road and collided with an Escalade security car travelling with Michael Jackson’s children last week. Luckily, no one was hurt and the collision happened with a vehicle in their convoy but not the kids’. Moments after the accident, the Escalade and the car holding the children left the scene, most likely to avoid the onset of paparazzi that was sure to follow. However, leaving the scene of an accident without exchanging info is a crime in California, so depending on how creative the photographer is, he may get his hand into the King of Pop’s funds.
Hasta la vista, stickybeaks
Terminator star and California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has ushered in a new law to restrain the activities of paparazzi in his state.
The law hits the financial rewards for celebrity snaps by enabling the filing of lawsuits against the publishers of images or recordings obtained by either illegal or violent means.
Jennifer Aniston, who settled for $550,000 in 2003 after a photographer scaled a three-metre wall to capture her sunbathing at her Malibu home, is a sponsor of the law.
According to Ron Williams of Talon Companies, a celeb bodyguard service: "The real aggressive ones will do anything to get a picture that they think will make them a lot of money."
Frank Griffin, co-founder of Bauer-Griffin, said the sums commanded by paparazzi are exaggerated, as is the level of misbehaviour. He said laws were already in place to prevent abusive behaviour and driving infractions. Shooting through bedroom windows for an exclusive photo died 15 years ago, he said. "Nobody will buy it now because you'd get sued."
The new law will apply only to images and recordings captured on California soil, although it could target out-of-state publishers.
Simpson-Wentz axed from Melrose
Actress Ashlee Simpson-Wentz, 25, has been dropped from Melrose Place.
Simpson-Wentz and co-star Colin Egglesfield were written out of the long-running CW network drama about the residents of a Hollywood apartment block.
Simpson-Wentz, who played Violet Foster, stated: "Having the chance to play Violet on Melrose Place has been a thrill. Although I always knew her story would come to a final, insanely unpredictable end, playing a creepy, unstable character was something I always wanted to do, so I jumped at the chance. Thanks to CW and the entire cast and crew of Melrose Place for allowing me this opportunity."
Melrose executive producer Todd Slavkin told an entertainment magazine: "We felt that once the murder mystery [involving their characters] was resolved, the tone of the show was going to shift and [Simpson-Wentz's] character would move on."
Slavkin added that Simpson-Wentz and Egglesfield took the news "like professionals".
Meanwhile, co-executive producer Darren Swimmer revealed Heather Locklear's character will have a new love interest for at least three episodes. He said of the star, who has returned to show that made her name: "[Locklear is] in every episode moving forward. She's a major focus."
Source: Splash News
Kourtney Kardashian's mum Kris says they have a 'hunch' who burgled her daughter's home
Kourtney Kardashian's mum Kris says they have a "hunch" who recently burgled her daughter's home.
It was reported that $100,000 worth of jewellery was taken in the raid on Kourtney's home in Calabasas, California.
Talking about the person responsible, her mum Kris said during an interview on On Air With Ryan Seacrest: "We have a hunch!"
Kris went on to suggest that the thieves were "jealous" people who had inside access to the family.
She added: "Here's the thing. We're in principal production on a reality show [with] cameras rolling at all times. So somebody had to know exactly what time to get in and get out - when cameras weren't rolling. It was just very interesting, the timing."
Kris added: "They also knew her alarm system was down at the time."
She said the most hurtful item stolen was a watch she had given Kourtney's father Robert on their wedding day, which Kris then passed on to her eldest daughter following his death.
She said: "That was a really special piece of jewellery I had given my first-born daughter - now it's gone."
Lindsay Lohan gets a premature birthda
It seems that the DJ at the Angel-Ball after party in New York, where Lindsay Lohan was also attending, at some point made quite a surprising announcement: "23 bottles of Cristal for Lindsay Lohan's 23rd birthday!" However, it appears that Lindsay Lohan’s birthday is actually in July. The ex-singer was also shocked to hear the announcement, but she probably indulged herself in a few drinks on her behalf… just for the sake of it. After all, it’s not like she has alcohol problems, does she? Now, all we have to do is await Michael Lohan’s reactions to this new transgressions… who knows, he might have done it himself just to have something to complain about further. Who’s the addict now, eh?
U2 Concert to Stream Live on YouTube
California, US: U2 have confirmed via video blog that their sold-out concert at the Pasadena Rose Bowl in California, Sunday 25th October 2009 will be streamed free, in full and live on YouTube. It's the first time a show of this size will be streamed live.
The Rose Bowl show is the penultimate U2 show this year - with more to come in 2010 - and already is set to host the venue’s biggest ever audience of over 96, 000 fans. The 360˚ Tour, which has been critically acclaimed and “re-invents rock’n’roll”*, will now boast unique access for fans worldwide - as fans in territories yet to be visited by the tour, or not at all, will be able to enjoy the whole show online. Managed in partnership with Live Nation, this sell-out tour has broken attendance records in most venues it has visited - its success due in part to increased capacity coupled with a lower ticket price and great sight lines afforded by the stunning in-the-round stage set. Visit U2.com or youtube.com/u2official for details of how to join in this ground-breaking on-line event.
U2 manager Paul McGuinness said - "The band has wanted to do something like this for a long time. As we're filming the LA show, it's the perfect opportunity to extend the party beyond the stadium. Fans often travel long distances to come to see U2 - this time U2 can go to them, globally."
YouTube will be streaming live across five continents. The show will be available in the usual You Tube way, as video-on-demand, following two full replays - after the live stream - on both U2.com and You Tube.
"YouTube is thrilled to be able to provide our global audience with a live streaming performance from one of the world's greatest bands" - Chris Maxcy, Director of YouTube Partner Development. "We are always looking for new ways to connect fans around the world with their favourite artists, and this is the perfect opportunity to do just that."
Polanski open to considering US court date: lawyer
A lawyer for Roman Polanski has indicated the fugitive director may return to the US to face 30-year-old charges of unlawful sex with a minor.
After years of eluding US authorities and extradition, Polanski is now in a Zurich jail, where he was this week refused bail for the second time.
Georges Kiejman, one of Polanski's French lawyers, said his client is suffering health problems. "If this process drags on, it is not completely impossible that Roman Polanski could choose to go finally to explain himself in the United States, where arguments in his favour exist," he said in a morning interview on French radio.
Kiejman, a former French cabinet minister, has been closely associated with Polanski. He acknowledged an extradition could take months. Polanski, 76, has conditions that precede his arrest. Kiejman said, "He doesn't have a mortal illness. He has a hernia. And they can either operate or wait. They prefer to wait."
Meanwhile, it has emerged the Swiss began work on an arrest of Polanski upon learning he was coming to the country for a film festival several weeks ago.
Source: Splash News
Courteney Cox gives viewers an eyeful as she flashes the flesh on her new US series.
Courteney Cox gives viewers an eyeful as she flashes the flesh on her new US series.
The former Friends star showed off her curves - and her padded bra - in the latest installment of Cougar Town.
Cox plays a divorced 30-something single mum who has penchant for younger men in the Florida-set comedy show.
In scenes broadcast in the US last night, her character, Jules Cobb, shows her assistant the perfect bra.
"You're selling real estate so you want a little jiggle for the husband, but not too much for the wife," she says.
Courteney, 45, recently called herself a real-life 'cougar', an older woman with a taste for younger men, because her husband David Arquette is seven years younger than she is. Cougar Town premiered in the US last month and has had a mixed reception from critics. Courteney is also one of the show's executive producers. The mother of one played Monica Geller in Friends for ten years until 2004.
Source: Splash News
Mickey Rourke to play sadistic Mafia killer
Mickey Rourke has a reputation as one of Hollywood's toughest stars. Now the Wrestler will get his shot at playing one of the most notorious Mafia hitmen ever.
Rourke has signed up to star in and co-produce a movie about sadistic killer Richard "The Iceman" Kuklinski, who claimed to have carried out more than 150 hits for New York's Gambino family.
Kuklinski died in a New Jersey prison in March 2006 while serving a life term for five counts of murder.
He claimed to have killed for the first time at the age of 13 and murdered 50 homeless men before doing it for cash.
Kuklinski lived an amazing double life, with the cover of a New Jersey family man hiding his bloody mafia career.
Now Rourke has signed up to star and co-produce a movie based on the best-selling book The Ice Man by Philip Carlo.
"Mickey is talking about this being his Raging Bull," Carlo said. "Any method actor would vie for this role. Kuklinski could tear someone's spine out at 9pm and be back in bed with his wife by 12pm and watch TV quietly."
First Lady Michelle Obama to be grilled on The Jay Leno Show
>First Lady Michelle Obama is gearing up for late-night TV grilling on The Jay Leno Show.
The US President's wife is set to endure 10 rapid-fire questions in a comedy bit with the popular chat show host via satellite.
Other celebrities to have survived the often cringeworthy Q&A routine include Justin Timberlake, Cameron Diaz and Tom Cruise.
George Clooney's Lake Como fun
George Clooney has sung the praises of his Lake Como retreat, the place he goes to get away from Hollywood and unwind with friends.
In a chatty mood in London for three movies he is screening, he opened up about love, going grey and some of his pranks.
Of Lake Como, he said: "Some of the most fun dinners I've ever had have been there.
"There's always 10 or 15 people and we have wild fun evenings of interesting people telling interesting stories.
"I relate to nothing but joy and happiness there - it's been the greatest thing I've ever done for myself."
He also recalled a particular joke he played on Ocean's Eleven pal Matt Damon, who was trying to lose a massive 30 pounds for a role in The Informant.
His gruelling regime included eating only salads and working out twice daily.
Clooney hired someone to take in the waistband of Matt's trousers every day by an eighth of an inch.
He revealed: "He couldn't understand how he seemed to be gaining weight while he was trying so hard to lose it."
Clooney is currently dating Italian MTV presenter, Elisabetta Canalis.
SOURCE: Splash News
Kelly Osbourne’s family values
It seems Ozzy Osbourne’s daughter keeps her family values in high respect as she has recently turned down an offer to pose in Playboy because he or her brother might have seen the pictures. Kelly Osbourne said the following on the matter: "It was the second time they have asked and respectfully I declined, as I don't feel it's the right thing for me. I know if I ever decided to do something like that I'd want it to be tasteful and done very beautifully. But still I turned it down - I wouldn't want my father or brother Jack to open up a magazine and see me naked!" This is all well and fine, but what about the painkiller incident... that wouldn’t reflect to well on the family values. But then again, given Ozzy Osbournes tumultuos history, it might very well be in the family.
Only in LA - celebrity baby bank
A California sperm bank can offer clients a baby that looks like such glitterati hunks as Russell Crowe, David Beckham and Hugh Grant.
The Cryobank claims it has donors that look like these stars and others, including Ben Stiller. Two of its donors are the image of Daniel Radcliffe at 20. Donor 11385 is a spit for Becks, meanwhile, whose donor ID calls him a "blond-haired dreamboat".
The genius of it is the looks of the donors are apparently frozen in time, since Becks is no longer too blonde and Radcliffe, the Harry Potter star, is now older than 20.
The Los Angeles sperm bank claims to have over 100 celebs and sporting stars - and some are from olden times, such as Errol Flynn.
The donors are not named or pictured by the LA-based sperm bank, among the biggest and most popular in the US.
Spokesman Scott Brown said staff put pictures of the donors on a big screen and debate who the donor most resembles.
The centre's website warns that resemblance may vary in the final rinse.
Source: Splash News
Khloe Karashian wants kids with hubby Lamar Odom but will wait
Khloe Karashian has said she definitely wants kids with hubby Lamar Odom but wants to enjoy her skinny body before she piles on the pounds.
The 25-year-old married LA Lakers star Lamar Odom last month and she said she isn't thinking about kids in the immediate future.
She said: "Honestly, I just lost weight!"
Khloe's sister Kourtney, 30, is expecting a baby in December, and Kourtney said her older sister looks "cute" pregnant.
She said: "I want to be a skinny pregnant person, like how my sister Kourtney looks so cute pregnant. I can't be a house [after] I just lost weight."
However, Khloe said that no matter how much weight she has lost, she will always get criticised.
She said: "Well, I am always fat, no matter how much weight I lose. It's like I can never have a good body. But I have a really strong sense of self-esteem.
"It kind of frustrates me because I do work really hard. I eat really well and I try to look the best I can."
Source: Splash News
Toni Braxton Foreclosure
Pop singer Toni Braxton has been battling health problems for the last couple of years and she might need all her strength to pack up her stuff and move because the bank is coming after her home. According to documents filed last month, the tiny diva has defaulted on her mortgage payments and now Bank of America is looking to foreclose. They are saying that Toni owes $12,503.20 on a place in Century City, California. Toni closed down her Las Vegas gig a couple of years back. She may want to start it up again to pay for all of the legal drama going on around her.