Ex-wife speaks about LeAnn Rimes alleged affair
LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian on the set of their film "Northern Lights." (AP photo)
Country singer LeAnn Rimes might have stole Brandi Glanville’s husband away from her, but Brandi isn’t staying silent on the situation.
In an interview with People magazine, Brandi said she sensed LeAnn had the hots for her husband actor Eddie Cibrian because she flirted with him during a double date with LeAnn and her husband Dean Sheremet.
Reports began to surface that LeAnn and Eddie were having an affair because the two of them were caught on camera kissing each other at a restaurant. (Click here to watch the video clip of the incident).
Brandi said her and Eddie went to marriage counseling to try to save their union after his affair LeAnn. However, Eddie and LeAnn continued to see each other.
Eddie and Brandi eventually filed for a divorce. Despite repeated denials of an affair, LeAnn and Eddie attended a concert together last weekend.
New music video: I Still Like Bologna by Alan Jackson
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 25)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 25)
Blake Lively – 22 (Gossip Girl actress)
Rachel Bilson – 28 (actress)
Kel Mitchell – 31 (of Kenan & Kel duo)
Claudia Schiffer – 39 (supermodel)
Blair Underwood – 45 (actor)
Rachael Ray – 41 (celebrity cook)
Billy Ray Cyrus – 48 (country singer/actor)
Tim Burton – 51 (film director)
Elvis Costello – 59 (singer)
Gene Simmons – 60 (KISS singer)
Tom Skerritt – 76 (actor)
Regis Philbin – 78 (Regis Philbin)
Sean Connery – 79 (actor)
Monty Hall – 88 (former game show host)
Michael Jackson’s death ruled a homicide
Pop singer Michael Jackson’s death was officially ruled a homicide. (no surprise there). The Associated Press story is posted below via NewsOK.
ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press, a finding that makes it more likely criminal charges will be filed against the doctor who was with the pop star when he died and is the target of a manslaughter investigation.
Reports from law enforcement say the Los Angeles County coroner has ruled Michael Jackson’s death a homicide.
The coroner determined a fatal combination of drugs was given to Jackson hours before he died June 25 in his rented Los Angeles mansion, according to the official who spoke on condition of anonymity because the findings have not been publicly released. Forensic tests found the powerful anesthetic propofol acted together with at least two sedatives to cause Jackson’s death, the official said.
Dr. Conrad Murray, a Las Vegas cardiologist who became Jackson’s personal physician weeks before his death, is the target of the Los Angeles Police Department’s manslaughter investigation.
According to a search warrant affidavit unsealed Monday in Houston, Murray told investigators he administered a 25 mg dose of propofol around 10:40 a.m. after spending the night injecting Jackson with two sedatives in an unsuccessful attempt to get him to sleep.
The warrant, dated July 23, states that lethal levels of propofol were found in Jackson’s system. Besides the propofol and two sedatives, the coroner’s toxicology report found other substances in Jackson’s system but they were not believed to have been a factor in the singer’s death, the official said.
Murray has spoken to police and last week released a video saying he “told the truth and I have faith the truth will prevail.” His attorney, Edward Chernoff, had no immediate comment but has previously said Murray never administered anything that “should have” killed Jackson.
A call to the coroner’s office was not returned Monday.
Murray did not say anything about the drugs he gave to Jackson.
Megan Fox to host Saturday Night Live
Sex-symbol actress Megan Fox has agreed to host the 35th season opener of “Saturday Night Live” next month.
It’s rumored that she’s working on a digital short sketch for the show with Andy Samberg. She show will air Sept. 26 on NBC.
Fox is promoting her upcoming film “Jennifer’s Body,” which will be in theaters Sept. 18. She’s known for her role as Shia labeouf’s love interest in “Transformers” and “Transformer: Revenge of the Fallen.”
Brody Jenner undergoes birthday surgery
Reality star Brody Jenner didn’t get to spend his 26th birthday partying like many people do on their special day. Instead, he was in a hospital bed.
Brody underwent surgery Friday to have his appendix removed. His publicist told People magazine “He is resting with family and friends and expected to have a speedy recovery.”
Brody appeared on 16 episodes of “The Hills” and his own reality show “Bromance” aired on MTV earlier this year.
Brody is related to several celebrity families. His father is gold medal track and field Olympian Bruce Jenner; His mother is actress Linda Thompson; his step-father is music producer David Foster, who produced “I Will Always Love You” for Whitney Houston; and his step-sister is Kim Kardashian.
Top 10 movies at the box office
Top 10 movies at the box office (weekend ending Aug. 23)
1. Inglourious Basterds – $37.6 million
2. District 9 – $18.9 million
3. G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra – $12.5 million
4. The Time Traveler’s Wife – $10 million
5. Julie and Julia – $9 million
6. Shorts - $6.6 million
7. G-Force – $4.2 million
8. Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince – $3.5 million
9. The Ugly Truth – $2.85 million
10. Post Grad - $2.8 million
Hanson will unveil new songs during tour
Pop trio Hanson will launch a fall tour that will kick off Sept. 28 in Bakersfield, California. Then, they will swing through their hometown in Tulsa on Sept. 29
The group will unveil some new songs from their upcoming untitled CD during the tour, but the CD won’t be released until spring 2010.
Taylor Hanson told Billboard magazine, “We’ve tried since we started to not go more than a year without throwing something new to the fans. So this tour is kind of a warm-up to the new record.”
The dates for the “Use Your Sole” tour are posted below. Click here to purchase tickets.
Sep 28 Bakersfield, CA Kern County Fair
Sep 30 Tulsa, OK Cain’s Ballroom
Oct 01 St. Louis, MO The Pageant
Oct 02 Kansas City, MO The Beaumont
Oct 03 Minneapolis, MN First Avenue
Oct 05 Milwaukee, WI The Rave
Oct 06 Cleveland, OH House of Blues
Oct 07 Columbus, OH Newport Music Hall
Oct 09 Indianapolis, IN Egyptian Room
Oct 10 Detroit, MI The Fillmore
Oct 11 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Oct 12 Chicago, IL House of Blues
Oct 14 Boston, MA House of Blues
Oct 15New York, NY Nokia Theatre
Oct 16 Albany, NY Northern Lights
Oct 19 Baltimore, MD Rams Head Live
Oct 20 Washington DC 9:30 Club
Oct 22Charlotte, NC Amos’ Southend
Oct 23 Myrtle Beach, SC House of Blues
Oct 24 Orlando, FL House of Blues
Oct 26Birmingham, AL Workplay Soundstage
Oct 27Nashville, TN Wildhorse Saloon
Oct 28 Atlanta, GA Tabernacle
Oct 31 Houston, TX House of Blues
Nov 01 Dallas, TX House of Blues
Nov 03 Denver, CO Ogden Theatre
Nov 05 San Francisco, CA Regency Ballroom
Nov 07Los Angeles, CA Club Nokia
Nov 08 San Diego, CA House of Blues
Nov 11 Anaheim, CA House of Blues
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 24)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 24)
Rupert Grint – 21 (Harry Potter actor)
Chris Morgan – 27 (AT&T executive)
Chad Michael Murray – 28 (Dawson’s Creek actor)
James D’Arcy – 34 (actor)
Dave Chappelle – 36 (comedian)
Marlee Matlin – 44 (actress)
Reggie Miller – 44 (former NBA player)
Craig Kilborn – 47 (comedian)
Cal Ripken Jr. – 49 (former pro baseball player)
Steve Guttenberg – 51 (Police Academy actor)
Vince McMahon – 64 (wrestling entrepreneur)
Reality show contestant found dead
The reality show contestant accused of killing his ex-wife was found dead in Canada.
Ryan Jenkins’ body was found hanging in a hotel, and police said it appears to be suicide.
Last week, Jenkins was charged with murder after his ex-wife’s body (Jasmine Fiore) was found mutilated inside of a suitcase in Buena Park, California. Fiore, 28, was a Playboy model.
In June, Jenkins was charged with battery for allegedly using his fist to hit her in the arm, according to CNN.
Jenkins was a contestant on the VH1 reality show “Megan Wants To Marry A Millionaire,” which is a spin-off of Bret Michael’s reality show “Rock of Love.”
He also taped the third season of the VH1 reality show “I Love Money,” which hasn’t aired yet.
JoJo sues record company
R&B singer JoJo became famous at age 14 with her hit song “Leave (Get Out)” in 2004 and “Too Little Too Late” in 2006. Now, the 18-year-old singer is suing her record label Da Family Entertainment.
According to the lawsuit, JoJo is demanding the record label let her out of her contract and pay $500,000. In a statement posted on her MySpace blog, JoJo said:
“Recently I had to make one of the toughest decisions in my career thus far. It’s a long drawn out story, but I wont bore you with all the gory details… lol.”
“For the past year and a half I’ve been diligently cooperating with my record label(s) so I can have the opportunity to continue with my career and do what I love the most; create music and sing. I’ve been a patient team player and have done everything that was asked and/or expected of me. As you may already know, my record company has been going through a major transition and unfortunately all of the artists on the label have been forced to sit on the sidelines and wait.”
“I exhausted every option and exercised much patience before reaching my final decision to file a formal complaint with the court. My situation is a bit a-typical. It is not a case where the artist loves the material they are making, is set in his or her ways, will not take direction or advice, and will not cooperate with the label. This is NOT the case at all.”
“I’ve been blessed to receive great feedback from the record company in response to the music I’ve been delivering. But unfortunately I have become a victim of industry politics that honestly have nothing to do with me personally or professionally. Because of this, I am willing to fight for what I love and ultimately for the chance to regain control of my livelihood and my life. I cant wait for the day when I can share the music that me and the album’s contributors have created.”
“I am so anxious to get back to what really matters. I didn’t get into this industry for anything else other than my absolute passion for and love of MUSIC. At 12 years old when my mom and I signed the contracts, I could never have imagined that there would be so many other, far less attractive aspects to this business. However, at the end of the day I hold no animosity towards my record company(s). I learned from an early age that this is a business and it is NOT personal.”
“I love and appreciate every single person who has stuck by me and supported me through these trying times, particularly my fans. I love you guys so much and I couldn’t get through this without you. As I’ve mentioned in previous blogs, I really look forward to speaking more candidly about this time in my life and most importantly, delivering the music that has taken such a long time to come out. I will not rest until my goals are actualized.’
“Thanks again for your encouragement and your patience!”
Actor stole social security numbers
Actor Antwon Tanner pleaded guilty to selling 16 social security numbers for 10,000.
Tanner told a Brooklyn judge he was serving as the middleman selling social security numbers someone gave him, according to the Associated Press.
Tanner’s sentencing hearing will be Nov. 20.
Tanner stars on the television show “One Tree Hill” which airs on the CW Network. He also had a recurring role on the tv shows “Moesha,” “The Parkers” and “Boston Public.”
Riverwind Casino concert schedule
Nine shows remain for the fall concert schedule at Riverwind Casino, including Michael Bolton, Dierks Bentley, Sinbad and Dionne Warwick.
Riverwind Casino is located at 1544 W State Highway 9 (south of Norman). The full schedule is posted below.
Aug. 22: Michael Bolton (8 p.m.) Cost: $55 to $65
Aug. 29: Heart (8 p.m.) Cost: $55 to $65
Sept. 10: Dierks Bentley (8 p.m.) Cost: $65 to $75
Sept. 11: Melissa Etheridge (8 p.m.) Cost $60 to $70
Sept. 18:Sinbad (8 p.m.) Cost $25 to $35
Oct. 2: Glen Campbell (8 p.m.) Cost $28 to $38
Oct. 30: Dionne Warwick (8 p.m.) Cost $30 to $40
Dec. 4: George Jones (8 p.m.) Cost $40 to $50
Dec. 11:Starship, Mickey Thomas, Bobby Kimball (8 p.m.) Cost $20 to $30
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 23)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 23)
Kobe Bryant – 31 (NBA player)
Nicole Bobek – 32 (Olympic figure skater)
Jay Mohr – 39 (comedian/actor)
Shelley Long – 60 (Cheers actress)
Rick Springfield – 60 (singer)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 22)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 22)
Richard Armitage- 38 (actor)
Regina Taylor – 49 (actress)
Howie Dorough – 36 (Backstreet Boys singer)
Giada De Laurentiis – 39 (Food TV chef)
Tori Amos – 46 (singer)
Scooter Libby – 59 (Dick Cheney’s assistant)
Cindy Williams – 62 (Laverne and Shirley actress)
Norman Schwarzkopf – 75 (former military leader)
Michael Jackson’s burial postponed yet again
Michael Jackson’s burial has been postponed yet again.
The body was supposed to be buried Aug. 29 on his birthday, then it was postponed to Aug. 31. Now, it will take place Sept. 3.
I respect the Jackson family, but it’s time to stop delaying the inevitable. They need to realize he’s not coming back alive. It’s time to finally bury him.
I’m sure his body has already decomposed because its been two months since his death.
Tim Henley
New Movie Releases (Aug. 21)
“Inglourious Basterds” starring Brad Pitt, Mike Myers and Diane Kruger
“Post Grad” starring Alexis Bledel, Carol Burnett and Michael Keaton
“Shorts” starring Jon Cryer, William H. Macy and Leslie Mann
Hi-Five singer shot five times
Treston Irby from the 1990s R&B group Hi-Five was injured during a nightclub shooting earlier this week.
Irby was shot five times outside of the Everybodeez nightclub in New Haven, Connecticut, according to the New Haven Register. A motive for the shooting is unknown. Irby is recovering at a local hospital.
Irby, 36, made an appearance at the club to promote himself as a solo artist. Irby joined the R&B group Hi-Five during the 1990s. Their hit songs included, “I Like The Way (The Kissing Game),” “I Can’t Wait Another Minute” and “Quality Time.”
The lead singer of the group was Oklahoma City native Tony Thompson who died in 2007 from an accidental drug overdose.
Miley Cyrus performs with stripper pole
Miley Cyrus raised eyebrows when she performed during the Teen Choice Awards using a stripper pole.
Miley’s father Billy Ray Cyrus defended his daughter Thursday during an interview with Access Hollywood. He said “You know what? I just think that Miley loves entertaining people. She loves singing and songwriting. I always tell her to love what you’re doing and stay focused for the love of the art and not worry so much about opinion.”
In an interview with US Weekly magazine he said “I give my kids a lot of freedom to make the art they wanna make, and make it in their own voice. I think it’s important.”
Miley’s show “Hanna Montana” airs on the Disney network. Disney executives distanced themselves from the controversy. They released a statement that said “Disney Channel won’t be commenting on that performance, although parents can rest assured that all content presented on the Disney Channel is age-appropriate for our audience — kids 6-14 — and consistent with what our brand values are.”
Now, I certainly have nothing against watching females dance around a stripper pole—as long as they are adult females. Miley is not an adult. She’s only 16 years old. She’s still a child. I think she should wait a few more years before she starts using poles.
Tim Henley
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 21st)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 21st)
Hayden Panettiere – 20 (actress)
Carrie Anne Moss -42 (actress)
Brody Jenner – 26 (reality star)
Kelis – 30 (singer)
Kimberly Stewart (socialite/Rod Stewart’s daughter)
Amy Fisher – 35 (Joey Buttafuoco’s ex-mistress)
Kim Catrall – 53 (Sex and the City actress)
Loretta Devine – 60 (actress)
Kenny Rogers – 71 (country singer)
Wilt Camberlain – 73 (former NBA player)
Melvin Van Peebles – 77 (actor)
Police investigate Leona Lewis, Justin Timberlake song leak
Law enforcement officials are trying to determine who is responsible for leaking a song recorded by pop singers Leona Lewis and Justin Timberlake.
Lewis and Timberlake recorded a duet titled “Don’t Let Me Down,” which was scheduled to appear on Lewis’ upcoming CD.
The song was stolen after hackers accessed a computer owned by Simon Cowell’s record label SyCo., according to MTV News
A record company spokesperson said the label will file legal complaints against whoever is responsible for stealing the song.
Several users posted “Don’t Let Me Down” on YouTube, but they were later removed.
New music video: Run This Town by Jay-Z, Kanye West, Rihanna
Billboard Top 25 Songs
Billboard Top 25 Songs (week of Aug. 19)
1. I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas
2. Party in the U.S.A by Miley Cyrus
3. Run This Town by Jay-Z, Rihanna and Kanye West
4. You Belong With Me by Taylor Swift
5. Only by the Night by Kings of Leon
6. Best I Ever Had by Drake
7. Down by Jay Sean and Lil Wayne
8. Knock You Down by Keri Hilson, Kanye West and Ne-Yo
9. Good Girls Go Bad by Cobra Starship and Leighton Meester
10. Hotel Room Service by Pitbull
11. Obsessed by Mariah Carey
12. She Wolf by Shakira
13. Fire Burning by Sean Kingston
14. Waking Up In Vegas by Katy Perry
15. Boom Boom Pow by Black Eyed Peas
16. LoveGame by Lady Gaga
17. Battlefield by Jordin Sparks
18. I Know You Want Me by Pitbull
19. Break Up by Mario, Gucci Mane and Sean Garrett
20. Send It On by Disney’s Friends For Change
21. Big Green Tractor by Jason Aldean
22. Every Girl by Young Money
23. Throw It In The Bag by Fabolous and The Dream
24. New Divide by Linkin Park
25. No Surprise by Daughtry
Jermaine Jackson criticizes brother Michael Jackson
In front of the cameras, Jermaine Jackson has always been a staunch defender of his brother Michael Jackson. But behind the scenes, Jermaine saw things differently.
Before Michael died, Jermaine wrote a book proposal about Michael. The title of the book was going to be “Legacy.”
MSNBC obtained excerpts from the book proposal written by Jermaine.
Jermaine wrote “”My brother is not what the world thinks he is; he’s not what we’ve always told you he was either. My brother is a superstar, yes. My brother is wealthy. He owns shares in Sony music. He drinks, he does drugs, he lies, he cheats, he changed his skin color and mostly, he’s human.”
Of course, Jermaine has no plans of releasing the book now that Michael has died.
Jermaine was originally the lead singer of the Jackson 5 until Michael took over in 1968.
Jermaine pursued a solo career after the group disbanded, but he never reached the level of musical success as Michael.
Also, Jermaine released a song in 1991 titled “Word to the Badd,” where he criticized Michael in the lyrics.
Maybe Jermaine was telling the truth in his book proposal, or maybe he exaggerated because he was jealous of Michael stealing the spotlight from him, or maybe it was sibling rivalry.
Too bad we won’t get to read the entire book.
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 20)
Celebrity Birthdays (Aug. 20)
Demi Lovato – 17 (singer)
Amy Adams – 35 (actress)
Fred Durst – 39 (Limp Bizkit singer)
James Marsters – 47 (Buffy The Vampire Slayer actor)
Joan Allen – 53 (actress)
Al Roker – 55 (tv weatherman)
Robert Plant – 61 (Led Zepplin singer)
Connie Chung – 63 (journalist)
