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Wednesday, December 08, 2010
Celine Dion shows off baby twins; Kirsten Dunst almost quit acting after rehab stint; Jenny McCarthy splits from lover
Celine Dion shows off baby twins
Celine Dion has shown off her newborn twins for the first time in a new magazine photo shoot. (Click here for photo)
The singer delivered the baby boys, named Nelson and Eddy, at a hospital in Florida in October, after a long struggle to conceive with her husband Rene Angelil.
Dion has now unveiled them to the world, posing for pictures in the latest issue of People magazine.
Dion is seen in an intimate selection of snaps with the six-week-old babies at her Florida mansion. She also talks of her pride at having endured such a long and painful process to finally welcome the boys.
She says, "The love and what I feel inside, what we have accomplished -- I don't know how to put it into words. It's bigger than life itself."
The couple's 9-year-old son, Rene-Charles, is also seen with his new siblings, cradling them in a pile of red pillows in one picture.
Kirsten Dunst almost quit acting after rehab stint
Actress Kirsten Dunst almost quit Hollywood following her 2007 stint in rehab because the intense interest in her private troubles made her want to step away from the spotlight permanently.
The star entered a facility in Utah three years ago and was subjected to widespread speculation about her treatment, with Internet gossips suggesting she was battling alcohol addiction. Dunst subsequently revealed she had checked into the clinic to battle depression.
But Dunst admits the difficult experience made her want to quit the industry altogether to lead a more private life.
She tells BlackBook magazine, "I know what it's like to lose yourself, to no longer know the difference between right or wrong. I used to assume that I'd (continue acting) forever, and then there came a point in my life when I was like, 'Why am I doing this at all?' My friends and family were put in a position where they had to defend me, and it was an awful time.
"On a personal level, I would talk to anybody about it, but not on a public level. If I do that, then the next person feels like they can ask me about it, and the person after that, until everyone then feels entitled to ask me about it, and that’s not coming from a good place."
Jenny McCarthy splits from lover
Jenny McCarthy has split from her latest boyfriend after just four months together.
The star parted ways with Jim Carrey, who she dated for five years, in April. However, she soon found love again with model Jason Toohey.
The pair started dating earlier this year, with McCarthy saying, "I am seeing someone right now, so I'm happy."
But the blond beauty is now single again. Her representative has confirmed the split from Toohey, telling UsMagazine.com, "It's true."
Report: Aretha Franklin diagnosed with pancreatic cancer
Legendary superstar Aretha Franklin has been fighting a secret battle with pancreatic cancer, according to reports.
The Queen of Soul's health has been under scrutiny since she revealed last week she had undergone "successful" surgery in a hospital in Detroit to treat a mystery ailment.
She refused to share details about the cause of her illness, but thanked fans for their support after the operation on Thursday.
In a statement she said, "The surgery was highly successful. God is still in control. I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country. God bless you all for your prayers!"
But new reports surfaced on Wednesday suggesting the singer, 68, has been diagnosed with cancer.
A family source allegedly shared the sad news with "The Detroit News," while another relative is said to have backed up the claims to the city's Fox 2 News.
A spokesperson for Franklin had yet to respond to requests for a comment as WENN went to press.
However, her pal, Reverend Jesse Jackson, has assured fans the singer is "recovering very well" from the undisclosed surgery, insisting she is on her feet as she recuperates in hospital and that her spirits are "high and her faith is strong."
Franklin found herself at the center of much speculation recently after doctors ordered her to cancel all concert dates and personal appearances scheduled until May, including a Christmas concert in her adopted hometown of Detroit on Thursday.
Brooke Mueller's mother: 'Vegas trip with Paris Hilton prompted rehab stay'
Brooke Mueller checked herself back into a rehabilitation facility last weekend after fearing she would slip in her battle for sobriety by flying to Las Vegas to party with Paris Hilton, according to her mother.
Charlie Sheen's estranged wife first sought treatment for personal issues in February, following her bust-up with the actor in Aspen, Colo., last Christmas.
She admitted herself into another sober living center in Los Angeles on Saturday and is expected to remain there for two weeks as she continues to stay clean.
And Mueller's mom, Moira Fiore, reveals a planned vacation with pal Hilton prompted her daughter to seek further help because she was "scared" she would lose her grip on her sobriety.
Fiore tells People magazine, "Brooke is struggling with sobriety, and we are going away on a cruise, so we feel better that she will be there while we are gone.
"Paris and the other girls were going to Las Vegas, and Brooke did not feel she could handle it; she was scared. Brooke is really trying to get her life back."
Oprah Winfrey: ' Stedman Graham romance is still on'
Media mogul Oprah Winfrey has laughed off reports she's split from her longtime partner, Stedman Graham, insisting he's still the love of her life.
The TV queen began dating the businessman in 1986, but he has been notably absent from her side at public events in recent months, sparking rumors they are no longer together.
But Winfrey, who has had to fend off long-running rumors of a same-sex relationship with her best pal, Gayle King, is adamant Graham is her only romantic interest.
And she is in awe of how he has managed to deal with her superstardom throughout the years.
In a TV interview with Barbara Walters, Winfrey says, "Yes. (He's) the love, the lover, the man, the mate (in my life).
"I cannot say that I know of another man on this planet who could have lived this life with such dignity, such grace and such respect and humility and still hold his own and be his own."
"A Barbara Walters Special: Oprah, The Next Chapter" will air on Thursday.
Carey Mulligan sickened by spine-showing scene
British actress Carey Mulligan was left disgusted with her appearance after watching her breakthrough movie "An Education," because she was so thin.
The rising star landed the role in the acclaimed film after appearing in London's West End in "The Seagull," during which she restricted her diet to soup, breakfast cereal, and salads.
But Mulligan insists she did not enjoy sporting a tiny frame, and admits she was shocked when she could see the outline of her spine when watching the film for the first time.
She tells Britain's Elle magazine, "(During 'The Seagull)' I had Weetabix for breakfast, soup for lunch and salad for dinner. 'No, I will not have that glass of wine! Put that pizza away!' It was not fun. I look back and it's really, really not worth depriving yourself. I was very thin at the beginning of 'An Education' and I remember the scene where I'm dancing and you can see my spine. Yuk!"
And the star has vowed never to drop a huge amount of weight again - so young fans aren't tempted to follow her example.
She adds, "I would never want to be so thin that someone would think it was a good idea to be thin, and make themselves miserable. I know this sounds w**ky (cliched), but I would never want to set a bad example, basically."
Julian Lennon still feels 'cheated' by his father's death
John Lennon's son Julian is still shocked by the circumstances surrounding his famous father's death because history was "repeating itself in the most awful way."
Lennon left Julian's mother, Cynthia, for Yoko Ono in 1968, when the lad was aged just five -- the same age as Lennon was when his parents deserted him.
And Julian is adamant the Beatles legend's murder 12 years later -- on Dec. 8, 1980 - has chilling parallels with Lennon's own upbringing, because his mother, Julia, died when the musician was aged 17, just as he was reconnecting with her.
Julian says, "I have always felt cheated by my father's death. I was five when he left -- and 17 when he was murdered. I was at the stage of my life when I was hoping to get to know him more.
"The same thing had happened to him. His mother left when he was five -- and she was killed in a car crash when he was 17, at a point when he was getting to know her. It was history repeating itself in the most awful way."
Mick Jagger: 'Marriage is not for me'
Mick Jagger has no immediate plans to wed his girlfriend L'Wren Scott, because he's convinced marriage is "an elaborate fantasy."
The Rolling Stones front man has been dating the fashion designer for the last nine years but insists he has no intention of making her his wife.
He tells the New York Times magazine, "I don't really subscribe to a completely normal view of what relationships should be. I have a bit more of a bohemian view.
"To be honest, I don't really think much of marriage. I'm not saying it's not a wonderful thing and people shouldn't do it, but it's not for me. And not for quite a few other people too, it would appear. I just think it's perhaps not quite what it's cracked up to be. I know it's an elaborate fantasy."
Jagger first married Nicaraguan actress Bianca Perez-Mora Macias in 1971 but they separated in 1977 when the singer began seeing model Jerry Hall, who he wed in 1990. His union with Hall was annulled in 1999.
Johnny Depp still wearing pirate teeth
Johnny Depp has been forced to promote his new movie with a crooked set of teeth because he hasn't yet found a dentist to remove the false set he wore for his role in the latest "Pirates Of The Caribbean" film.
The actor has spent the last few months filming "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides," and he has been wearing unsightly semi-permanent dentures for his portrayal of Captain Jack Sparrow.
But Depp failed to have the teeth removed before he hit the promotional trail for upcoming thriller "The Tourist," so he has been attending red carpet events and interviews with a crooked smile.
He tells "Access Hollywood," "(I will have them in) until I can find a dentist to rip them out, essentially. They sort of have to be yeah, yanked out ... we just literally finished (filming) like, you know, last week."
Katy Perry wants to take Russell Brand's name
Newlywed singer Katy Perry is considering changing her last name to seal her union with husband Russell Brand.
The singer, who was born Katheryn Hudson, wed the funny man in a lavish ceremony in India in October and admits she likes the idea of becoming Katy Brand.
She tells Ellen DeGeneres, "When people try to get my attention, like if I'm at an event or something like that and they want special attention, they go, 'Mrs. Brand!' And I go (turns head) shwoosh!"
And when asked whether she would consider taking Brand's name as her own, Perry replied, "I am, actually."
Wesley Snipes still hoping for 'miracle' to prevent prison term
Wesley Snipes is still hoping for a "miracle" to stop him going to prison on Thursday as his lawyer seeks a review of his tax evasion case.
The actor and his attorneys have spent two years fighting his 2008 conviction, which found him guilty of failing to file returns or pay tax on earnings of $38 million, dating back to 1999.
He lost his appeal and his battle for a retrial and was recently ordered to turn himself in to Pennsylvania authorities by December 9to begin his three-year sentence for tax evasion.
His attorney Daniel Meachum made a last-ditch attempt to postpone the surrender date last week by asking a federal judge in Florida to push back the start of Snipes' jail term until 6 January, but a judge ruled against the appeal.
But with less than two days to go before his surrender date, Snipes still hopes to find a way to avoid prison.
Lawyer Meachum appeared on TV on Tuesday night, telling Larry King he believes there are irregularities in the case and discussing plans to seek a review from the Supreme Court.
Snipes also told the host, "Any man would be nervous if his liberty was at stake. Right now, I'm more upset and disappointed that the system seems to not be working for me.
"We still have prayers out there, Larry, and we believe in miracles. Don't send me up the river, yet."
Nicole Richie wedding rumors heat up with big delivery
Lionel Richie has fueled reports his daughter Nicole will wed her fiance Joel Madden at his Hollywood estate after staff were snapped unloading a number of big moving trucks outside his home.
The socialite was rumored to be preparing to tie the knot with Good Charlotte rocker Madden this weekend, and the increased activity in the crooner's front yard suggests the gossip is true.
Security also appears to have been stepped up ahead of the planned ceremony -- three bodyguards were spotted monitoring the area.
Samantha Ronson is expected to be a bridesmaid at the nuptials, while it is currently unknown whether Richie's other best pal, Christina Aguilera, will be too busy promoting her new movie Burlesque to attend.
Richie and Madden have been dating for over four years and have two children together - Harlow, 2, and Sparrow, 1.
Sources claim daughter Harlow will serve as a flower girl at the wedding.
Angelina Jolie dismisses surgery rumors
Angelina Jolie has dismissed rumors she's undergone cosmetic surgery to slow the ageing process, insisting she hasn't "had anything done".
The Hollywood actress is famed for her beauty, but has been subject to speculation she's used medical procedures to keep her youthful looks.
However, Jolie is adamant she's completely natural and doubts she will consider surgery in the future.
She tells Britain's Daily Mail, "I haven't had anything done and I don't think I will. But if it makes somebody happy then that's up to them. I'm not in somebody else's skin to know what makes them feel better about themselves. But I don't plan to do it myself."
Report: Demi Lovato's lawyers move to prevent lawsuit
Demi Lovato's lawyers are seeking to prevent a legal battle with a dancer who accused the Disney star of punching her by offering a financial settlement, according to a new report.
Attorneys for the actress/singer are believed to have contacted Alex Welch about agreeing a deal outside of court after she threatened to "pursue litigation" against Lovato for alleged assault.
Lovato reportedly lost her temper and lashed out at Welch in October while they were traveling on a plane, leaving the dancer with a black eye and a bruised cheekbone.
The 18-year-old star subsequently pulled out of a world tour with the Jonas Brothers to check into rehab for undisclosed "emotional and physical issues."
Welch spoke out about the rumored incident earlier this week, revealing she plans to take Lovato to court if she refuses to apologize -- but the two parties now appear to be resolving their dispute.
Welch's lawyer Don Karpel tells GossipCop.com he is currently "in discussion with the other side," while a representative for Lovato adds: "Demi's attorneys have had an initial discussion with Mr. Karpel. They are exploring the possibility of an amicable resolution of this matter.
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