Wizbang Pop!: August 2008 Archives

Duchovny Enters Rehab: Sex Addiction

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 29, 2008 · Comments (2)

David Duchovny has entered a rehabilitation facility for sex addiction. In a statement released Thursday by his lawyer, Stanton Stein, the actor said he did so voluntarily, adding: "I ask for respect and privacy for my wife and children as we deal with this situation as a family." The... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Michael Jackson turns 50

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

On this, his 50th birthday, The Daily Mail gives us an age progression of what Michael would look like had he not had some 3000 things done to his face. Also, that fun picture of Michael in a tuxedo jacket and pajama bottoms is from last night. Michael attended... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

John Lennon Biopic in the works

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

The Hollywood Reporter says the story of John Lennon is headed for the big screen with "Nowhere Boy," a biopic that will be directed by visual artist Sam Taylor-Wood. Produced by U.K. shingle Ecosse Films, the script from "Control" screenwriter Matt Greenhalgh will focus on the Beatle's childhood and... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Aniston to guest on 30 Rock

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 29, 2008 · Comments (1)

Jennifer Aniston is making a guest appearance on 30 Rock opposite Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin, a source tells Star. The episode is expected to film in New York next week and will air this fall. "Jen has wanted to stay busy since her split with John Mayer because... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Gossip Girl May Not Make It

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 29, 2008 · Comments (1)

It's possible that the CW's Gossip Girl wont make it through season two. The paltry ratings are making no one happy at head quarters. The cast, featuring Blake Lively, Penn Badgely and Chace Crawford, have become media darlings and household names. But the show's paltry Nielsen ratings - it... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

New Couple Alert? Phelps and Underwood

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 29, 2008 · Comments (0)

Fourteen Olympic medals has superhuman swimmer Michael Phelps looking very good to country singing star Carrie Underwood. Michael was over the moon after hearing a rumor that the one-time American Idol thinks he is "cute." According to celebrity tattles on-site at the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, the twentysomethings are... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (2 votes cast)

Katie Holmes on ABC's "Eli Stone"

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 28, 2008 · Comments (3)

Katie Holmes looks simply adorable in these stills for the Season 2 Episode 2 of ABC's 'Eli Stone.' She's teamed here with Eli star Johnny Lee Miller, who was once married to Angelina Jolie. ... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Facebook: The Movie?

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 28, 2008 · Comments (1)

Writer-producer Aaron Sorkin, creator of "The West Wing," is about to get a whole lot of friends on Facebook. Sorkin, one of Hollywood's highest-profile writers and TV show creators, is in negotiations to write an untitled film project about the founders of the popular social networking site that Scott... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Top Chef Contestant Popped for DUI

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 28, 2008 · Comments (2)

TMZ reports that Marcel Vigneron -- the runner-up in "Top Chef" season two -- was pinched early Saturday morning on suspicion of DUI off the PCH in Laguna Beach. Marcel was initially stopped for speeding, but after showing signs of intoxication he was given a blood test and was... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Tabloid Cover Wednesday

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 27, 2008 · Comments (0)

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Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

File This Under TMI / WTF

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 27, 2008 · Comments (0)

You could probably care less about Matthew McConaugheys mother and even less how she killed her husband with her ferocious vag... but is sure does explain a lot about Matty. In her new book, I Amaze Myself! (iamazemyself.com), Kay McConaughey dishes on everything from her son Matthew's conception to... [Full Story]

Rating: 2.3/5 (3 votes cast)

Stars come out for 9-11 Benefit

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 27, 2008 · Comments (0)

Rush & Molloy reports that the Dave Matthews concert on Sept. 10 at Madison Square Garden will have some big star back up. Brad Pitt and Matthews-bud Julia Roberts will come onstage at the Stand Up for a Cure benefit, and 300 9/11 first responders, some struggling with cancer... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Sheridan & Bolton End Engagement

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 27, 2008 · Comments (0)

Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton are again going their separate ways, a rep for the actress tells PEOPLE exclusively. "Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have amicably ended their engagement," said Nicole Perna. "They appreciate your respect for their privacy in this matter." The couple's relationship originally started in 1993,... [Full Story]

Rating: 0/5 (0 votes cast)

Real Estate: Sports Edition!

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 27, 2008 · Comments (2)

SELLER: Mike Piazza LOCATION: Hudson Street, New York, NY PRICE: $6,800,000 SIZE: 3,012 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms DESCRIPTION: Featured in Elle Décor, this large, light-filled duplex was designed for entertaining. With large formal area, three outdoor spaces and easy flow, this loft is the perfect setting for everything... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

Rapper Dr. Dre's Son Dead at 20

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 26, 2008 · Comments (2)

The Los Angeles County Coroner reported today that the son of hip hop record producer and rapper Dr. Dre has died. Andre Young Jr. was found dead at his home in Woodland Hills on Saturday morning. Young was out the previous night and returned home around 5:30 A.M., according... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Keaton to Star in Next Toy Story

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 26, 2008 · Comments (1)

Batman actor Michael Keaton will star in the forthcoming Toy Story movie. Keaton will voice Barbie's boyfriend Ken in the animated Disney film, which is slated for release in 2010. A source tells Britain's Daily Star newspaper, "There's an embrace (between Barbie and Ken) but not kissing. Toy executives... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Bad Ass Puppy Lovers

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 26, 2008 · Comments (1)

About 15 years ago, a group of animal-loving, tattooed bikers in the New York area began acting on behalf of abused animals. The men volunteered at shelters and the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty Toward Animals, and they tried to solve cases of missing or abused animals... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (5 votes cast)

Pitt Shoots Family for Cover of W

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 26, 2008 · Comments (1)

Fashion Week Daily is reporting that Brad Pitt photographed Angelina Jolie and brood at the Chateau Miraval in the South of France last week for the November cover of W. This is Pitt's inaugural turn creating a cover, although photography has been a longtime hobby of his. Not only... [Full Story]

Rating: 3/5 (3 votes cast)

Real Housewife Gets Frisky

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 26, 2008 · Comments (0)

Too bad video cameras for "The Real Housewives of NYC" weren't trained on the reality show's cast member Countess LuAnn de Lesseps at the Southampton wedding of BlueStar Jets owner Todd Rome and his bride, Vanessa Brahms. Page Six reports LuAnn, who was there with her husband, Alexandre Count... [Full Story]

Rating: 4.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Charlie Sheen says wife is pregnant

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 26, 2008 · Comments (0)

Charlie Sheen, star of hit U.S. television sitcom "Two and a Half Men," revealed on Monday that he and his wife Brooke Mueller are expecting their first child together. Sheen, 42, married real estate agent and former actress Mueller, 31, this past May after a bitter divorce with actress... [Full Story]

Rating: 2/5 (3 votes cast)

Real Estate: Justin Long / Michael Bolton

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2008 · Comments (0)

BUYER: Justin Long LOCATION: Holly Oak Drive, Los Angeles, CA PRICE: $1,999,000 SIZE: 3,388 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms DESCRIPTION: On a quite cul-de-sac in the prest 'Oaks' former celebr modern Span home desig by "SBY Designs" surrou w/ lushly landscp grnds & canyon vs & city lights. Enter... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (4 votes cast)

"American Idol" adds writer-producer as 4th judge

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2008 · Comments (0)

Top-rated television talent show "American Idol" has added songwriter and producer Kara DioGuardi as a fourth judge, joining Simon Cowell, Paula Abdul and Randy Jackson, the Fox network said on Monday. DioGuardi has written and produced songs for many music stars including pop stars Gwen Stefani and Christina Aguilera... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.7/5 (3 votes cast)

Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton set for ABC's `Dancing'

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2008 · Comments (2)

Susan Lucci, Toni Braxton and Lance Bass will hit the floor on ABC's "Dancing With the Stars." They are among 13 celebrities slated to compete on the new season of the top-rated dance contest, premiering Sept. 22. The other contestants are Cloris Leachman, Kim Kardashian, Ted McGinley, Brooke Burke,... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (1 votes cast)

Britney Won't Perform at MTV VMAs

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2008 · Comments (0)

"Britney Spears will not be performing at the VMAs this year. I'm telling you officially and unequivocally," Ryan Seacrest quoted her manager, Larry Rudolph, as saying on his KIIS-FM radio show Monday morning. Rudolph told Seacrest that Spears "is in the middle of recording her next album, which is... [Full Story]

Rating: 3.5/5 (2 votes cast)

Ed McMahon finds home buyer, avoids foreclosure

Posted by Tracey Coyle · Published: August 25, 2008 · Comments (2)

Television celebrity Ed McMahon has finally found a buyer for his multimillion-dollar Beverly Hills mansion, avoiding a foreclosure that would have made him among the most high-profile victims of the U.S. housing slump. The buyer of the six-bedroom, five-bathroom home was not disclosed, but McMahon spokesman Howard Bragman said... [Full Story]

Rating: 5/5 (2 votes cast)

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