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My Entertainment
THE WEEK THAT WAS
This week, the news community ate up the story of world’s fattest mom Donna Simpson — who, reports claim, actually hopes to increase her already ample girth to claim a new record.
 
My Entertainment
THE WEEK THAT WAS
This week, the news community ate up the story of world’s fattest mom Donna Simpson — who, reports claim, actually hopes to increase her already ample girth to claim a new record.
 
The Word
James admits to ‘poor judgment’
Sandra Bullock is having quite a week with her dogs. On Thursday, husband Jesse James released a statement to People magazine about the affair rumors swirling around the couple, stating that a “vast majority” of the allegations are “untrue and unfounded,” but says, “It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way.
 
Movies
Taking on a blockbuster
If the name Stieg Larsson isn’t familiar, the cover of his globally best-selling book may provide instant recognition, considering the novel is reaching Harry Potter-level ubiquity. The film adaptation follows suit, blowing box office records all over Europe for its roundly praised, faithful rendition of the story of two detectives (of sorts) who uncover family scandals in search of a woman who has been missing for 40 years. We sat down with director Niels Arden Oplev to chat about his version of the tale.
 

The Word
James admits to ‘poor judgment’
Sandra Bullock is having quite a week with her dogs. On Thursday, husband Jesse James released a statement to People magazine about the affair rumors swirling around the couple, stating that a “vast majority” of the allegations are “untrue and unfounded,” but says, “It’s because of my poor judgment that I deserve everything bad that is coming my way.
 
The Word
Bullock gets ‘Blind Side’d by alleged affair
It seemed too crazy to be true — America’s sweetheart Sandra Bullock fell for Jesse James, a heavily tattooed former bodyguard for Slayer turned custom motorcycle maker who was once married to a porn star.
The Word
Today’s celebrity babies and breakups
It seems like a stork (probably an arrogant, drunk, yet hilarious, stork) stopped by Paddy’s Bar and knocked up Sweet Dee with Mac’s baby.
 
The Word
Feldman will not be at Haim’s funeral
In sad news, Corey Feldman will not be attending today’s funeral for his close friend and frequent co-star, Corey Haim.
The Word
Where did all of Robert’s rabid fans go?
Well, at least he still has his looks: Robert Pattinson’s first big non-”Twilight” film, “Remember Me,” had a dismal fourth place opening this weekend with $8.3 million in box-office sales (“Alice in Wonderland” remained No. 1 with $62 million, “Green Zone,” debuted at No. 2 with $14.5 million, “She’s Out of My League” was No. 3 with $9.6 million).
 

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The Word
Is nothing in her life real anymore?
When we first read that Heidi Pratt was firing husband Spencer Pratt as her manager, we thought, “Yay! Heidi’s new face is finally doing something right!” But then we found out that although she did fire Spencer, it seems like she’s replacing him with psychic Aiden Chase to take the reigns on her “career” — and then we got scared.
 

The Word
A little mother and daughter quality time
When your mom is the never-aging Demi Moore, you probably have to spice up your mother/daughter relationship with a little more than just having brunch together.
 
 
 

The Word
Making the ‘Race’ a little more amazing?
It looks like “The Amazing Race” is embroiled in a little controversy this season. TMZ.com is reporting that one of the racers, Louie Stravato, left, a 47-year-old narcotics detective in Rhode Island, is being put on desk duty after an internal investigation into a major cop-operated cocaine ring implicated some participation by the reality-show contestant.
 
The Word
Kate Gosselin takes to the dance floor
From ‘Housewife’ to ‘sorority girl’
Mueller leaves second rehab to head home again
Sheen mess goes from bad to worse
Robert Pattinson cheating on us?
Kourtney’s mom Kris is the pot, calls kettle black
How will the Oscars contain her enthusiasm?
Jon and Kate sell their first home
Kristin Cavallari: Playing the role of a ‘Hills’ character
Is this the new American dream? Really?
The Word
How the celebs spent Valentine’s
Just like Alex Trebek, but more fertile
Will Dion’s new show be called ‘A Newer Day’?
At least someone is warm and cute
Stern: I’d do ‘Idol’ for $100M
Pre-game parties of the rich and famous
Barbie’s big career change
Sidibe wants to be Justified for the Oscars
Rumor: No shirt, no shoes, and all Snooki?
But what girl would make out with her?
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie play the happy couple
Jessica Simpson farts; old people die
New project for Rachel Zoe? Eating, we hope
Well, it beats hanging out in the attic, we guess
Tiger not out of the Woods yet
Is it the end of Brangelina as we know it?
Philly’s life on the D-list
Is Depp really stylish or is GQ just off base?
Where Snooki should go next
What is the cost of Conan O’Brien’s dream? $40 mil
Ex-wife isn’t the ‘Half’ of it
Lindsay Lohan: More bread, please!
It’s confirmed: Heidi Montag hates herself
Conan O’Brien goes all classy barbarian on NBC
‘American Idol’ about to get a whole lot nicer
Amanda Bynes wants to take it off for DiCaprio
Roll over, John Lennon: Snooki is in the house
What? Rolos didn’t need a spokesman?
Who makes you feel worse? The dead cows or dead souls?
Tiger who? Beatty beds the ladies
Elton John getting back with Eminem
Pint-sized Tequila to join the family
A snowy weekend roundup
Gosselins must be on Santa’s naughty list
Courtney Love is not so pretty on the inside
Alanis’ jagged little ... leaf
The children of the rich, famous and crazy update
All Lady Gaga wants for X-mas is a pair of pants
More morning Woods (porn spoofs, that is)
Is a magical unicorn next for Woods?
‘Tiger’s Wood’ and other eventual porn spoof titles
Golf glove, yes; love glove, no
Audrina might not head for ‘The Hills’
Kellan Lutz goes in for the kill
Alex P. Keaton has a totally gay mom!
Worse than hitting the crack pipe?
Intervention time, Hoffs
Why the long face, Jake?
Adam Lambert is too hot for the ‘Morning’ crowd
Jon & Kate: Too funny, way too late
Black Eyed Pea really cleans up
What women want: Wilmer
Depp continues to be very sexy
Cage may be a shopping addict
It’s official: Pratts and Kidman lose touch with reality
Oh, those plastic abs
Brangelina are animals
On mime stalker: Cage didn’t hear a thing
Paltrow, Kidman go manly
Cyrus: Is she an alien, or just a liar?
A wee little way to try to get famous
Former beauty queen sex tape
That would indeed be a real cold play
Dakota Fanning is your biggest high school nightmare
The night celebs put on more makeup than usual
Levi Johnston is going rogue ... elegantly
Can you handle the ‘Brangelina’ truth?
LiLo woefully confused
The end is nigh! Be afraid! Be very afraid!
Carnie Wilson is the low-rent Oprah
Long national nightmare of Jon and Kate is finally over
Hitting 40 is the new muse in Hollywood
January Jones gets a bit frosty
Columbus Day gossip roundup
Levi’s career goals get heady
News to make you ‘Barf-han’
The fashion world just can’t catch a break
Celebrities, guard your poos
How will Kate pay for her hairstylists?
Lakshimi and the Eel?
JT strikes again — Rihanna tops Biel
Does ‘Kate Plus Eight’ equal ‘Jon Plus Zero’?
Playing the sexy six degrees of Claire Danes
All the details you don’t want to know
Saved by the bong
Hollywood is all about the babies!
The RZA on his words of wisdom
Kardashian upstaged?
‘Bachelorette’ a real live girl!
Kanye is still groveling
Kanye West hates pretty blond singers
Faking their way to fame
Don’t call it a comeback yet
Hef: Rich in age and cash
Clooney’s new lady
Cooper charms offscreen
Celebrity tips for a long, happy union
Federline currently in ‘before’ period photo
Why Cross is cross
Remembering DJ AM
Come on, world. Really?
The chad two-step?
Pimp my moccasins?
The ‘True’ story?
The battle of the uteri
Jon Gosselin knows its all about the children
Photo: GETTY IMAGESLohan going off the rails (again)?
Tyra weaves goodbye to her hair
Zac and Vanessa to break tween hearts
Heidi Pratt: The incredible shrieking woman
What in the world has happened to Kat Von D?
See you on the flip side, Brooks & Dunn
Spencer Pratt, art critic
Boyle gets glam
Ashton sticks up for Mischa
Cage owes government a near national treasure
Joe Jackson: ‘He had another son’
‘Bachelorette’ couple living dangerously
Too soon, Kanye! Too soon!
Hot celebrity breakup news
ScarJo heats up Comic-Con
Pratt, Montag on selling your soul
Lauren disses Heidi’s hills
Kendra gets kick out of pregnancy
Beckham passes on Jolie underwear ad
Jon Gosselin, kiddie clothing designer?
‘Housewives’ getting too real
Paris, you got served
Vacations of the rich and famous
Cause you’re worth it, girls
We’d rather do a BBQ, but thanks for offering
The Beckhams’ island getaway
Melissa Rycroft engaged
It’s back to Brad and Jen
Readers want their sexy back
When Black Eyed Peas make black eyes
‘Girl’ caught on tape (sans pants)
Is this divorce? Or just a new haircut?
Watching ‘The Hills’ makes us sick, too
No love between rap’s golden couple
‘Talent’’s Boyle bails yet again
Chastity Bono will now be called Chaz
The mascara starts to run
Adam Lambert surprises no one
Candy Spelling is evil, or so claims a ‘source’
Even more drama from Heidi, Spence
Dance, spinster, dance!
You can't make this stuff up
The controversy that we needed
You’re oh-so-very welcome, Brad Pitt
It’s Friday, he’s not in love ... with us
So, do we call it a comeback?
Prenuptials of the Caribbean
Report: Gibson’s girlfriend preggo
Jen Schefft ties knot, becomes ‘The Wifette’
Richard Hatch survives prison
First dirty diapers, now dirty laundry
Losing her top but keeping her crown
Wheaties hero gets a brand new face!
A nudie picture conspiracy?
Ick. Nast. Indeed.
Werecat Jackson gets sued — again!
J. Simpson has nothing to say
Supermodels can’t even lock ’em down
Preview pushes used with variant: Large Wide Jon minus Kate
Is being a pig contagious?
Musicians of the apocalypse
’Til death of ‘The Hills’ do they part
America is cool, man
Someone kiss her!
The truth is out there, Madge
The registry for their wedding is at Evil.com
The mysterious Lisa
Klum, Seal ready minivan
Are you a jerk? Get your own TV show!
Jamie Foxx vs. lil Miley Cyrus
Gibson’s answer: Blame women!
Countess confirms e-divorce
Lohan needs new friends
Cooking with ... Kate Moss?
Elusive Efron on those terrible teenage years
Huge star Montag: Conrad ‘not needed’
A wax attack
Mr. ShamWow! is in good company
Forever was more like a month
From countess to a divorcee
Hunky Hartnett goes to hospital
Partying with the gossiping enemy
But what about the (eight) children?
Talking points: March 25, 2009
Dolly Parton gets the cheese
Another Pumpkin moves on
Osbourne is "getting a second chance"
Talking Points: March 20, 2009
Live from the Gulf ... it's 'The Colbert Report'
Talking points: 03.18.09
No tweets from Paul Rudd
Talking points: 03.16.09
Dancing with the Kardashians?
Split, baby, split!
Moore surprises on the marriage front
Talking points: 03.11.09
Kim gets B.I.G. help
‘Bachelor’ keeps up ‘I’m sorry!’ campaign
Will they have a dance-off?
Jacko is back — and we're said
Reese gets real about divorcing Mr. Phillippe
Keira Knightley in over her pointy collarbones
Prince is on Target for three-disc release
Portrait of the vapid socialite
Is Kate getting ‘Lost’ or what?
K-Fed: Children’s clothing mogul?
We totally didn’t see this one coming
Actors changing it up for Oscar after-parties
My date has a 2nd name, it’s M-A-Y-E-R
My date has a 2nd name, it’s M-A-Y-E-R
Madge in ‘New Moon’?
TitleHeidi, Spencer on the reality market
Heidi, Spencer on the reality market
Isla Fisher not America’s new sweetheart just yet
The fat lady has sung
Will Madge prey upon the youth again?
The Daily Gossip
Not the normal Brazilian holiday
Usher’s wife coming back with more than a nice tan
The Daily Gossip
The Daily Gossip
It’s about time, Kelly Rowland
TitlePink and Carey: Back in Tru Like?
Keep feelin’ inauguration
The ‘Real’ gets famous
Party with the Gold stars
Today's gossip
Material Girl's girl acts
No go for ScarJo
Tommy Lee knows how to party. (Nix the pants)
Pete Wentz has a nasty case of TMI
Osbourne more full of fight than ‘Charm’
Clay Aiken finds his latest idol
Talking points
‘Housewife’ gets evicted
Lohan shares her status
Is there a bun in the Olsen?
A fake couple elopes in real life ... honest!
Dating the D-List
The greatest love of all is finally put to bed
But seriously, are these kids hot enough?
The sad and strange story of the two Paulas
Aniston to Jolie: ‘Really uncool’
Crazy in love, but privately
Trick-or-treat with the stars
Birkhead moves
LL calls it quits
Bono’s new bon-bons
Miss Teen La. arrested, loses crown, is an idiot
More dirt on Madge, Ritchie
No ‘Survivor’ in Probst’s newest show
I want to hold your head
Bass on Biel’s wedding bells
Who’s that guy?
The Tao of Kimmel
Don’t you dare touch his hair!
Zoey, 1 + 1
David Duchovny is chaste (for now)
So you think you can box a celebrity’s dad
Celebs just pray to the darndest things
Leo: Still child-free, still happy
Dream on, dear readers, dream on
Dreaming of stars
Outta rehab and behind the wheel
Lindsay and Sam, sittin' in a tree...
Commercials about nothing
Big-time national news
21st century Fox
Not the mother of the year
‘sTORI’ to No. 1 on NYT book list
Oasis gets in a fight (not with each other)
Coleman has a ‘little’ accident
Weighing in on what’s real talent
The odd (and plastic) couple
To err is Mirren
Duchovny’s personal ‘X Files’
Crimes against humanity
Diamond in the rough
Everyone OD’d on Heidi Montag
It’s getting even more ‘Complicated’
Simpson’s total beer face
Guess who’s coming to dinner
Meet the new boss
Sleep tight, don’t let Amy bite
Cheerleader’s mom in need of a hero
Mr. Holland’s lawsuit to his dad and uncle
What’s new, Pussycat? Apparently, not much
Two good reasons for a frenzy
The opposite of ‘Princess Diaries’
How about a hand for Shia?
Hudson rides away
Getting ahead of himself
When British P.R. flacks attack
Sorry, SJP: He’s not that into you
Smack! Boom! Ka-Pow!
Dumb, dumber, dumbest
Surprise: Becks more popular than Linds
A knock on Wood ... and a hussy daughter
The hand that feeds Heigl can bite too
Keeping up with the celebrity prisoners
We all fall down
The immaculate birth has occurred
Paris in denial about punch
New Spears pics appear in OK! mag
The oldest profession meets reality television
Finally, we see Dupré going wild
Harry Potter stoned?
America’s most famous twins born on the Fourth of July?
Rehab round two ain’t no sweet emotion
Amy smash!
If it looks, sounds and acts Scottish
They said it wouldn’t last
Look out, she’s too hard to handle
Why not give baby lingerie?
Mario saved by his killer pecs
If you’re throwing stones, aim better
Here comes another Winehouse wobble
DUI bad, police mugshot worse
That’s so not cool, Mom
New twins can hide the hurt
Dr. Drew gets Busey
The Word
Poster boy for divorcing husbands everywhere
More Gwyneth?
The Word
Diddy and Diaz doing the deed?
Oh, what a fickle womb
‘Rosemary’s Baby,’ the second coming
A ‘fearless’ Sheen didn’t help enough
It’s not much, but it’s home
Shia’s first celebrity smackdown
Trista and Ryan are 5 years late
Sharon pours on the ‘Charm’
Jolie not good at something
Love in the time of a brand new album
Material Mom gets real
The world just got more beautiful by 2
The bride wore white. The groom? Eyeliner.
Patridge to wear a bikini, (really) act
Hefner’s got his sights set on Cyrus
Even more trouble for Winehouse
The one with the singer
Oprah’s Cruise control
Crime scene acronym unit
Letters from the ‘Mailbag of Death’
Carrying on the family tradition
It’s hard to say goodbye
Smells like the end of life as we know it
Smells like the end of life as we know it
The death of a Bridezilla
Madonna to adopt Tom Cruise next
The college breakup
The new Jack LaLanne
Like manna from heaven
Nice day for a ‘low-key’ wedding
The Poshification of Katie Holmes
Drivers beware
Of horse and Hermione
The Force is strong within him
The new godfather
Let’s put on a show ... about a dead girl
Perez Hilton for Mayer
Making travel Kanyeasy
Jay’s ‘gay’ new site
The return of Britney
Don’t play it again
Lord of the blogs
Giving love a bad name
Your iPod is a wonderland
Making pretty even prettier
Everybody get old
Baby, you can drive her car
Everybody get naked
Charlotte shows her Samantha
Oh woman, oh why?
Madge: No love here
Hulk smashed
Street walkin’, street talkin’
Man among men
The final frontier
Emotionally punk’d
Dirty jokes will save us
Who’s that girl?
Let’s all hate France again
A baby scummy in Britney’s tummy?
Who needs writers?
Dreamcasting ’08
Devil don’t wear Prada
Face tattoos for all
Quarterback killer
She’s comin’ out
Another candle in the wind
The right to remain decent
A long way from Hogwarts
Dogs of war
The votes are in
The biggest loser
We report, you mock
Of boobs and Britney
There’s scandal after the sex tape
Superest Tuesday ever
Here comes Armageddon
Tonsil hockey
What’s one more?
America’s player?
Brit seeks help
Looking at the media
A laughing matter
No, no, no ... again
Love in the time of inanity
Repopulating Hollywood
The need for clean
Vote apathy in 2008
When Scientologists attack
Poopy DiaperFest ’08
Bad decision made worse
Better her than us
Clooney digs mommy Kidman
It’s hungry hungry Hasselbeck
Un-Cruise like
Everyone can be naked
The bear necessities
Youth without youth
2007’s latest fallen star
And the ‘Person of the Year’ is ...
Reminder: Mel sucks
Montag, Pratt sidestep vows
Follow your nose
Sunday night lights
Inside Whitney Port
Don’t drop dead
Sexiest baby alive
The Word/Trash-can twins
The Word/Call them braggy babies
Home to Mama
The Word/Parade of horrors
Hail to the chief
The Word/Titans together
The Word/Porn Losers
To love a Spice Girl
Deny the deniers
If at first you don’t succeed ...
The friendliest skies
The Word/ Baby spice indeed
So long, She-Hulk
Prince among men
Nicole’s munchkin
Beehive buffet
The Word/Big in Japan
The Word/Don’t call me daughter
The Word/Pachyderm Paris
The Word/A child is born
Marc Jacobs: No ‘Hill’-billy
The Word/This time it’s for real
The Word/License to act the fool
The Word/Hilton knows talent
Army strong
Drugstore cowboy
The Word/Fun with racism
The Word/Hail to the stud
Just go to Centerfolds/The Word
All by herself
The Word/Hot hot-rod action for Kim
The Word/A call to arms
The schnoz stands alone
She is an island
Expletive fest 2007
BFFs no more/The Word
Suri Cruise, superstar
He bravely ran away
The Word
It's Hill's turn now
The Word/Drew's News
Babywatch?
First wives spoil all the fun
Family business drama
Magically delicious
New mom for Britney
Don’t interrupt the Lakers game
Future shock
Into the wild
Anderson/Salomon merger may yield some fascinating results
Washington not so bad?
No baby for J-Lo
One skinny catfight
Meg White’s icky thump?
Over Cooked?
Kids worse off than Britney’s
Spectacular Spider wedding
Latin devil child
The FBI: Worthless
Day of Atonement
Leading man
Magical world of Disney
The post-postgame
Paris: Voice of truth
Spin class with Whoopi
And baby makes trouble
All they need is love
You make me wanna … get married
‘Jackass’ doesn’t do him justice
Ultimate gossip meltdown
Abuse investigation for Spears?
When girl meets Spice Girl
Miss misdemeanor
Forget the catnip
Foxy lies to cops?
Get out of jail free
Who will protect them?
Everyone who's anyone gets one
If only rehab had booze
Utah: Fully loaded
Spears-on-Spears action
Word 8/10
Confirmation: Britney is wack
Broken borders
From the too little, too late department
Murphy pays, still shady
Purple is his favorite color after all
Keeping child services busy
Killing her softly
Who ‘demanded’ this?
Flocking to Berlin
Future jailbird?
Chris Joannou of Silverchair reviews the news
But what kind of visitors at 4 a.m.?
Bathroom breaks: Never a good sign
Lohan nabbed for possession, drunken driving
So much for her songwriting career
Moore really does love women, right?
Charities and chicken scratch?
TitleWe can’t call her a pushover
And you thought the jokes ran dry
Prada lovers can be intellectual, too
Would they recognize Condi?
The Word: Couric
The Word
Grandbaby Commodore
The Word: A blindfold is best
The Word
The good Word
The spice girls
The good Word
The good Word
What's the word?
What's the good word?
What's the word
What's The Word?
What's The Word?
Britney just can't win
 
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MMMpod
The March MMMpod features conversation and music from Surfer Blood and The Allman Brothers Band (There's a double-bill you're not too likely to see. However, Gregg Allman does mention Hannah Montana!). We also speak with Vampire Weekend and the Dropkick Murphys.
 
 
 
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