LOS ANGELES, California (AP) -- Bob Barker endorsed his friend Rosie O'Donnell as a possible successor on "The Price Is Right," although the newly retired host isn't sure CBS wants a woman to take over the game show. "I believe they're going to have a meeting with Rosie," Barker said backstage Friday night at the Daytime Emmy Awards, where he won his 19th trophy."She knows the show," he said. "There's no doubt in my mind she could do the show. Now, whether they want a lady host, I don't know. I've never heard that discussed. As far as I know, they've only auditioned men."Barker said his friendship with O'Donnell goes back several years, when she had him as a guest on her old daytime talk show. "She told me she loved 'The Price Is Right' and wanted to host it one day," he recalled. Among those mentioned as possible replacement hosts have been Todd Newton of the E! network, Mark Steines of "Entertainment Tonight," George Hamilton and John O'Hurley. Barker retired last week at age 83 after 35 years of giving away vacations and cars on the hit CBS game show. But he said he may be back with some specials featuring vintage clips and guests. "If it works out, I'd like to do that," he said. Source
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Ellen Degeneres wins again.
Ellen Degeneres won Best Talk Show Host and Best Talk Show AGAIN. She beat out "The View" in both categories. Many thought because of Rosie O'Donnell the show would finally win. It wasn't so. Ellen did say that she felt Rosie deserved to win. She also said that Bob Barker was a quitter. Haha
Friday, June 15, 2007
Blind Items
WHICH newsman and TV legend has been able to keep his skeletons in the closet for decades? He has two children out of wedlock who are now adults living in New Jersey . . . WHICH muscle-bound ballplayer likes to bring his wife to strip clubs, where the couple enjoys wild times in private back rooms? He doesn't mind when his wife gets blind drunk because then she can't see the fun he's having . . . WHICH governor is seeing so little of his wife that she's seeing a lawyer? Source
Thursday, June 14, 2007
Freddie Mercury's piano for sale
My colleague and I are in the property business and we bought a piano from the Late Freddie Mercury's Family. The piano has been kept for a long time in a house in the Feltham Area. Apparently Freddie used to play on this when he began touring. I have verification by way of a provenance letter from Freddie's mother clearly stating the history.Wood colour with a seat. It does need tuning however I think. Freddie Mercury (born Farrokh Bulsara; 5 September 1946 – 24 November 1991) was a British rock musician and songwriter, best known as the lead singer of the rock band Queen. He is remembered for his vocal abilities and charisma as a live performer. As a songwriter, he composed many international hits, including "Killer Queen", "Bohemian Rhapsody", "Somebody to Love", "We Are the Champions" and "Crazy Little Thing Called Love." Source
Blind Item
Members of this ex boy-band have revealed that they used to enjoy groupie orgies on their tour-bus as some of the band were too young to legally go to bars and clubs.
Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Jude Law goes shopping
Here's Jude Law picking up a load of beer at his local store. It's funny how English actors (including 007 Daniel Craig) seem to do their own errands, but you never see Brad Pitt or George Clooney fetching dry cleaning or groceries. Anyway, we are firm believers that you can't have too many photos of Jude Law doing anything. Source
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
"Real World's" Frankie Dies at 25
Frankie Abernathy -- the punked-out, boat-phobic rock chick of MTV's "Real World: San Diego" fame -- died at the age of 25 on Saturday at her mother's home in Shorewood, Wisc.Abernathy suffered from cystic fibrosis, though an official cause of death has yet to be determined, according to MTV News. During her stint in the "Real World" house, Frankie exhibited symptoms of cystic fibrosis, such as difficulty breathing and immune-system impairment, and it was a significant part of her storyline on the show.Frankie had some tumultuous times on the show, and ended up leaving the house before the end of the season. Source
Blind Item
Which all-night gym in a party neighborhood has an enterprising new business plan? Its customers can work out while still tweaking at 3 in the morning, then buy more crystal meth in the locker room before they go. Source
Is Anne Heche switching back to girls?
IT seems Anne Heche's messy divorce from Coleman Laffoon is driving her to seek the company of women. On Saturday night, Heche was spotted "getting very cozy" with club promoter Voula Duval at the Gramercy Park Hotel's Rose Bar. Then, Sunday night, Heche was spotted flirting with "Six Degrees" star Shiri Appleby, 28, at a Tony Awards after-party at Bryant Park Hotel. A rep for Heche, who dated Ellen DeGeneres before she married Laffoon, did not return calls. Source
Some want to can the New Hairspray
Some gay fans of the original “Hairspray” movie want to leave the remake in the can. John Travolta is starring in an update of the 1988 camp classic which is due to come out next month, and some gay leaders are calling for a boycott of the film because Travolta’s religion has a tough stand on homosexuality. “Travolta, a prominent Scientologist, has no business reprising an iconic gay role, given his [religion’s] stance on gay issues,” notes Kevin Naff, managing editor of the gay-oriented Washington Blade. “It’s well known that Scientology rejects gays and lesbians as members and even operates reparative therapy clinics to ‘cure’ homosexuality.” Travolta plays mom Edna Turnblad in the flick — a role originally played by drag queen Divine. Laments Naff: “Divine is spinning in her grave.” Source
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Monday, June 11, 2007
Looks like Whoopi is in on The View
"As far as everyone at ABC is concerned, she has the job,” a network insider confirms to Star. “They have been meeting with Kathy Griffin, Rosanne Barr, Ricki Lake and Gayle King." While Kathy was a strong contender, Whoopi has won everyone over.”"Everyone is acting like Whoopi already has the gig," the show insider adds."Whoopi has a radio show, she lives in NYC and she is an institution. She also is liberal and outspoken but not crazy like Rosie was. She will be a perfect fit as far as the ladies on The View are concerned." Nothing has been officially announced," says the insider. "But it is 99 percent Whoopi at this point. They will have a few guest hosts throughout the summer but the executives and producers at The View are set on Ms. Goldberg to start in the fall." ABC executives are so excited about signing Whoopi that they even offered her what they refused to give Rosie – a year-to-year deal. “When Rosie finds out, she’ll be furious!” tattles another source.Goldberg, 51, is more than qualified. She's hosted the Oscars four times and holds a Grammy, Emmy, Oscar and Tony Award. And even Rosie O'Donnell has written on her official blog(www.rosie.com) that she would like Whoopi to take over her role. Goldberg has appeared in over 150 movies and is currently the host of Wake Up With Whoopi, which premiered in 2006. Source
David Hyde Pierce thanks his lover at the Tony Awards
After being somewhat publicly outed in an Associated Press interview last month, "Frasier" star David Hyde Pierce did not pull a Hilary Swank -- and remembered to thank his longtime partner, Brian Hargrove, during his Tony award acceptance speech. Sorry, Daphne, Niles was on the DL! After acknowledging a laundry list of agents, managers and cast members for his winning role in the Broadway musical "Curtains," Pierce thanked "My partner Brian, cause it's 24 years of listening to your damn notes. That's why I'm up here tonight." A real class act!While this was his first Tony win, Pierce has four Emmys for his work on "Frasier." Source
Ocean's Thirteen Tops Box-Office
1. "Ocean's Thirteen," $37.1 million.
2. "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," $21.3 million.
3. "Knocked Up," $20 million.
4. "Surf's Up," $18 million.
5. "Shrek the Third," $15.7 million.
6. "Hostel: Part II," $8.7 million.
7. "Mr. Brooks," $5 million.
8. "Spider-Man 3," $4.4 million.
9. "Waitress," 1.6 million.
10. "Disturbia," $0.5 million.
2. "Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End," $21.3 million.
3. "Knocked Up," $20 million.
4. "Surf's Up," $18 million.
5. "Shrek the Third," $15.7 million.
6. "Hostel: Part II," $8.7 million.
7. "Mr. Brooks," $5 million.
8. "Spider-Man 3," $4.4 million.
9. "Waitress," 1.6 million.
10. "Disturbia," $0.5 million.
There is trouble brewing in Claynation
June 11, 2007 -- THERE'S a civil war among the Claymates in Claynation. Clay Aiken's rabid fans - who call themselves "Claymates" and say they live in "Claynation" - are at odds with each other over their former Idol. An insider said, "The war is between the batty members that are still clinging to their heterosexual fantasies of him and others that don't harbor such illusions." Aiken's sexuality has been a subject of speculation ever since several men came out publicly and said they'd met him in gay chat rooms and had relations with him. Aiken has always refused to discuss his inclinations. The Claymates' clash got so bad that the Official Fan Club at clayonline.com completely suspended its message board and noted, "Due to reports of extensive unrest and disrespect amongst members that has been carrying on for several weeks, the Official Fan Club Message Board will be shut down until further notice. Please note that should tensions continue on other areas of the fan club, severe consequences may occur." Let's hope they can get it back up soon! Source
Blind Item
Which Hollywood actor who makes a living playing college jocks likes to incorporate another dude into his workouts, bro, and not just as a spotter?
Portia de Rossi...bored housewife
Ellen Degeneres' relationship with Portia de Rossi is not as perfect as it used to be. While neither is cheating or anything like that, a friend of the couple says Portia is getting BORED. Her show Arrested Development went off the air last year and Ellen didn't want her to work - she loves having her available. For awhile, being a lady of leisure was fun, but shopping every day started to get old for Portia. She wants her career back! Ellen's trying to talk her out of it, and there's some friction, but they're trying to come to terms with this. Source
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