Family, Friends Mourn Farrah Fawcett at Funeral
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Melissa Rycroft Is Engaged
Dancing with the Stars and Bachelor alum Melissa Rycroft is engaged again — this time to Tye Strickland, a Dallas insurance agent she has dated on and off for two years.Rycroft was famously spurned by The Bachelor's Jason Mesnick earlier this year.See sexy photos of Rycroft from the Dancing ballroom"Sometimes the stars align, and the clouds part and everything works ...
Leaving Dance: Asuka and Jonathan on Michael Jackson and Moving On
Asuka Kondoh and Jonathan Platero were the latest hopefuls to head home in So You Think You Can Dance's third week of competition, but the results show wasn't only about the dancers' departures. At the start of Thursday's show, judge Nigel Lythgoe paid tribute to...
Remembering Farrah Fawcett: Celebrities and Friends Look Back
Celebrities, colleagues and friends of Farrah Fawcett remembered the actress after her death on Thursday. Fawcett had been battling cancer. She was 62.Ryan O'Neal, Fawcett's longtime partner, told People:"She's gone. She now belongs to the ages. She's now with her mother and sister and her God. I loved her with all my heart. I will miss her so ...
Obama Tackles Health Care Concerns in ABC's Questions for the President
President Barack Obama promoted what he called a "uniquely American" health care plan in a prime-time appearance devoted to questions about health-care reform. In Wednesday's Questions for the President: Prescription for America, Obama answered questions from a town-hall audience and viewers about how to pay for his reforms, whether his plans would limit health care choices, and how the government would be involved in health care.Look back at Michelle Obama's inauguration styleDuring the forum, which was moderated by ABC News' Diane Sawyer and Charles Gibson, the president said he understood ...
Perez Hilton Files Lawsuit Against Black Eyed Peas Manager
Perez Hilton has filed a lawsuit against the Black Eyed Peas' manager accused of assault.The celebrity blogger, whose real name is Mario Lavandeira, has sued Liborio "Polo" Molina for battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to the Associated Press. Hilton's suit aims to protect his right to free speech and claims that Molina attacked him over...
VIDEO: A Tribute to Ed McMahon, in His Own Words
Ed McMahon had many talents, but he most excelled at making other people look good. In our video tribute below, the television legend reflects on his life and legacy, including more than 30 years working with Johnny Carson. Speaking with TVGuide.com in October, McMahon, who died Monday at 86, also talked about remaining optimistic despite health and financial struggles. "I'm going to do the best thing I can do everyday, to make things better," he said. Heeeere's Ed. Watch the video after the jump.
Author Files Plagiarism Lawsuit Against Elisabeth Hasselbeck
The author of a health book has filed a plagiarism lawsuit against Elisabeth Hasselbeck."This week a claim was filed with regard to my book, The G-Free Diet," Hasselbeck said Wednesday on The View. "I assure you that the allegations are without merit, and are being handled appropriately." Susan Hassett, a self-published author from Massachusetts, accused The View co-host of swiping parts of her book ...
Heidi and Spencer to Return to I'm a Celebrity for "All-Out Battle"
Heidi and Spencer Pratt are heading back to the jungle for Wednesday's finale of I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! (8 pm/ET on NBC), the show's executive producer told TVGuide.com."They arrive fist thing in the morning [on Tuesday]," Jayson Dinsmore said. "I'm expecting..."
Hammertime: An Icon Returns to TV
It's been six years since MC Hammer (né Stanley Burrell) tested the reality TV waters as an original cast member of VH1's The Surreal Life. Now he's back with A&E's Hammertime (Sundays, 10 pm/ET) — but this time, he's running the show (literally), with family in tow. Hammer has gone from huge success with 1990s hits like "U Can't Touch This" to his bankruptcy in 1996. In recent years, his life has been quieter and largely out of the public eye. TVGuide.com spoke with Hammer about why he chose do Hammertime now, what sets it apart from other music artists' reality shows and if Hammer pants are his biggest gift to pop culture.
Scrubs' Next Season Heads for the Classroom
When Scrubs returns for its somewhat unexpected ninth season this fall on ABC, the show will make a move from the halls of Sacred Heart to those of a medical school — with Christopher Turk (played by Donald Faison) and Dr. Cox (John C. McGinley) leading the way. "It's going to be a different show," creator Bill Lawrence told EW's Ausiello. "It'll still be life-and-death stakes, but if the show is just Scrubs again in the hospital with a different person's voiceover, it would be a disaster, and people would be mad." While Cox and Turk will now be teaching and the setting will ...
Leaving Dance: Max and Ashley Talk No Regrets in a "Judgment Game"
It was the end of the So You Think You Can Dance road for Ashley Valerio and Max Kapitannikov but neither has any regrets about how they handled things in just two weeks of the Top 20 competition. Kapitannikov, a Russian-born ballroom dancer from Brooklyn, said his pop jazz routine this week was "definitely ... out of [his] comfort zone" — but he did the best he could with Brian Friedman's high-energy choreography. "I kind of predicted that..."
Cher Speaks Out on Daughter's Gender Change: "I Will Strive To Be Understanding"
Cher said she would support her daughter's decision to undergo a sex change, but admits she doesn't fully understand. It was the first time Cher talked about the transition since Chaz (né Chastity) Bono's publicist announced last week the musician and author had started the process earlier this year. "Chaz is embarking on a difficult journey, but one that..."
Billy Joel and Wife Katie Lee Split Up
Billy Joel and his wife Katie Lee are splitting up. "After nearly five years of marriage, Billy and Katie have decided to separate," reps for the couple told the Daily News in a statement. "This decision is the result of..."
Taylor Swift, Brad Paisley Win Big at CMT Awards
Taylor Swift and Brad Paisley were the biggest winners at the 2009 Country Music Television Awards.Swift, who opened the show with a skit about making her dreams come true, took home awards for video of the year and female video of the year for her hit "Love Story." (Watch the video here.)"This is for everybody who still believes in love stories, because I do," Swift, 19, said in her acceptance speech. (Check out red carpet photos here.)Brad Paisley won ...
A&E Cancels Patrick Swayze's The Beast
A&E has canceled Patrick Swayze's FBI drama The Beast, TVGuide.com confirmed Tuesday."The Beast has truly been a labor of love for everyone associated with the project and we couldn't be more proud of the series and are in absolute awe of Patrick, his passion and tenacity," A&E president Bob DeBitetto said.
Carnie Wilson and Husband Welcome a Baby Girl
Carnie Wilson and her husband, Rob Bonfiglio, have welcomed a baby girl. Luciana Bella weighed in at 6 lbs., 5 oz., and is the couple's second child, according to People.. She was born Friday.Wilson and Bonfiglio are also parents to Lola Sofia, who was born in 2005.Wilson is "happy as a lark," her rep said, adding that she and her baby are "happy, healthy and smiling."The new mom — and former member of Wilson Phillips — is currently hosting GSN's The Newlywed Game. Bonfiglio is a former guitarist for the band Blush. The pair met on tour and married in 2000.
Twilight, Gossip Girl, Brad Pitt and More Score Teen Choice Nominations
Fox's annual Teen Choice Awards announced the nominees for this summer's honors, with a mix of tween staples and adult fare in the running to win the surfboard trophies.Twilight leads with 12 nominations, in categories including Choice Movie: Romance and Choice Movie: Drama. Stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson were nominated as a pair for Choice Movie: Liplock, as well as...
Leaving Dance: Tony and Paris Dish on Exit and "Watered-Down" Routine
No sooner had So You Think You Can Dance introduced its Top 20 dancers on Wednesday night, than Tony and Paris were the first two to go. Interestingly, Paris agreed with judge Mary Murphy, who said that their hip-hop routine wasn't "extraordinary." "What's funny is that Tony and I, when we first learned our routine..."
Drea de Matteo and Shooter Jennings Get Engaged, On Stage
Drea de Matteo and boyfriend Shooter Jennings are ready to tie the knot. Just ask anyone who was in attendance at Jennings' Thursday-night concert. Jennings — a music artist and son of the late country singer Waylon Jennings — proposed to the former Sopranos star during...
Real Housewives Star Welcomes a Baby Boy
The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Jacqueline Laurita and her husband Chris welcomed their third child. Nicholas Francis Laurita was born Thursday morning via Caesarean section and tipped the scales at 8 pounds, 5 ounces, a Bravo rep told Us. The newborn is...
16 and Pregnant: MTV Explores the Real Secret Life
From Juno to Secret Life of the American Teenager, recent portrayals of pregnant teens in entertainment have been largely scripted scenarios. Even Bristol Palin, Gov. Sarah Palin's teenage daughter who gave birth in December, was subject to orchestration at media events. But starting Thursday (June 11, 10 pm/ET), MTV's 16 and Pregnant will offer a fresh take on the topic, in a six-part documentary series that reveals what real teens go through when they try to juggle adolescence and adult responsibilities. TVGuide.com chatted with Maci, one of the teens featured on the show, about what she hopes other teens will take away from the series, how her pregnancy affected her relationship and how the media should approach stories like Bristol Palin's and other teens like her.
