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Russell Crowe Challenges Columnist To Bike Duel After Sydney Paper Mocks His Athletic Prowess

September 4, 2009

SYDNEY, Australia

An Australian newspaper mocked Russell Crowe for smoking and shoveling down a fatty meal during a recent bike ride, so the notoriously salty actor set out to prove he is still in gladiator shape — by challenging the paper’s gossip columnist to a duel by bicycle.

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Rick Fox Filming Scenes For ‘Melrose Place’

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Former Laker Rick Fox is heading to “Melrose Place.”

The ex-NBA forward is currently filming his first episode on The CW drama, a publicist for the show confirmed to Access Hollywood.

Rick, who hit the set for the first time on Thursday, is playing a nightclub boss in the revamped series.

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Drew Barrymore To Host Free Roller Skating In Detroit In Support Of ‘Whip It’

September 3, 2009

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Drew Barrymore wants all movie and/or roller skating fans to join her in suburban Detroit next week for a get-together in support of her new movie.

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Laura Leighton Talks Potential ‘Desperate Housewives’ Cameo, ‘Melrose Place’ Return

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

In five days, the revamped “Melrose Place” is set to make it’s debut on The CW with show veteran Laura Leighton but that might not be the only show fans will get to see her on in primetime.

According to the actress, there has been a little talk about her appearing on her real-life husband and former “Melrose Place” co-star, Doug Savant’s ABC drama, “Desperate Housewives.”

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Demi Moore Lashes Out At Perez Hilton

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Demi Moore has lashed out via Twitter at Perez Hilton for linking to skin-revealing pictures of her daughter Tallulah Willis, 15, via his Twitter account.

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Megan Fox: Michael Bay’s Like ‘Napoleon’ & ‘Wants To Be Like Hitler’

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Megan Fox starred in the biggest movie of the summer, the Michael Bay-directed “Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen,” but according to the actress, the director almost killed her and co-star Shia LaBeouf with his “Napoleon” and “Hitler” tendencies.

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Rising Star: Ken Jeong

September 3, 2009

By David Greenwald

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

His name may not be on the marquee just yet, but if you’ve laughed at a movie in the last two years, you can probably thank Ken Jeong.

Since getting his big break as Katherine Heigl’s OB/GYN in “Knocked Up” in 2007, the actor has stood out in over a half-dozen big-screen comedies and TV appearances – and now, he’s AccessHollywood.com’s latest Rising Star.

Robert Downey Jr., Lindsay Lohan, John Mayer & More Celebrate DJ AM’s Life At Memorial

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

Nicole Richie, John Mayer and Lindsay Lohan were among the mourners who came out to celebrate the life of DJ AM, aka Adam Goldstein, at the Palladium in Los Angeles on Thursday night.

A host of stars including “Iron Man” director Jon Favareau (DJ AM was working on musical submissions for “Iron Man 2” earlier this summer), Tom Arnold, Dr. Drew Pinsky, Eric Dane and wife Rebecca Gayheart, and Robert Downey Jr. all attend the memorial.

Haley Wood, who began dating DJ AM last year, spoke at the event.

“He was my soulmate and now he is my soul,” Wood said to the crowd, according to People. “He is my amazing grace.”

“Ocean’s Thirteen” star Scott Caan also spoke at the event.

As previously reported on AccessHollywood.com, DJ AM was found dead last Friday of a suspected overdose. The 36-year-old was laid to rest at Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary in West Los Angeles on Thursday.

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Laura Leighton Talks Potential ‘Desperate Housewives’ Cameo, ‘Melrose Place’ Return

LOS ANGELES, Calif. --

In five days, the revamped “Melrose Place” is set to make it’s debut on The CW with show veteran Laura Leighton but that might not be the only show fans will get to see her on in primetime.

According to the actress, there has been a little talk about her appearing on her real-life husband and former “Melrose Place” co-star, Doug Savant’s ABC drama, “Desperate Housewives.”

“Marc [Cherry, creator of ‘Desperate Housewives’] has said he’d love to have a scene where Doug and Felicity [Huffman, who plays his wife Lynette] have dinner with a couple played by Bill Macy [Huffman’s real-life husband] and me,” Laura told AOL TV. “That’s a funny idea. I’m sure if he can figure out a way to do it, he will.”

In the meantime, on September 8 at 9 PM on The CW, Leighton jumps back into the role of scheming vixen — albeit a slightly older one — Sydney Andrews.

In the episode — as previously revealed by the Los Angeles Times — Sydney is found floating in the “Melrose Place” pool. But she lives on – in the first episode at least – through a series of flashbacks.

“I think she’s paying for some of her past mistakes and is trying to come to terms with who she is and accepting the fact that some things have not changed,” Laura said of Sydney’s mysterious return.

It is unclear how long Laura will remain on the show, but she’s not the only star to come back. Her on-screen sister, Jane Andrews Mancini, played by Josie Bissett is back, as is Dr. Michael Mancini, aka Thomas Calabro, and Daphne Zuniga as Jo Reynolds. And Laura said she’d love to see more of the originals return.

“We’d like to see everybody come back,” she said. “I think everybody’s interested to some extent depending on their availability. I’m sure that the producers would like to see everybody and anyone who’s available to at least make a visit.”

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It's never been a secret: Kim Kardashian wants a child.

Last month, knocked up sister Kourtney Kardashian said that Kim gets jealous if she doesn't get a certain automobile first; so one can only imagines how it feels to watch her sibling go through a pregnancy!

But Ray J's former sex tape partner is putting on a happy face, even helping Kourt shop for baby clothes, as seen here:

Wrote Kim on her blog, regarding the shopping spree:

You have to stay neutral when you're shopping for a baby and you don't know what the sex of the baby is! I found that really hard... I just wanted to shop for pink or blue, haha! I want Kourt and Scott to find out already!! I want a baby!!!!

If rumors of a reconciliation with Reggie Bush are true, perhaps Kim will see her child-bearing wishes come true in the near future.

Man. Can you imagine how often she'll blog then?!?

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Brandi Glanville, Dean Sheremet Comfort Each Other Amid LeAnn Rimes-Eddie Cibrian Affair

September 3rd, 2009 3:57 PM by Free Britney

Tags: LeAnn Rimes, Eddie Cibrian, Dean Sheremet, Brandi Glanville

After LeAnn Rimes and Eddie Cibrian went public with their relationship in August, her ex, Dean Sheremet, quietly reached out to Cibrian's ex, Brandi Glanville.

Yeah. This looks to have all the makings of a serious Shania Twain / Mutt Lange / Frederic Thiebaud / Marie-Ann Thiebaud love quadrangle situation a-brewin'.

"They have been supporting each other," an insider says of the pair, who first met on the set of the Lifetime movie Northern Lights, which starred their spouses.

At the time, they didn't know an affair had begun. Now, "They've put the pieces together about the last few months, and they're developing a good friendship."

"They're the ones who understand what the other is feeling."

Translation: It's just a matter of time until Dean hits that.

As LeAnn and Eddie nauseate with PDAs, scorned spouses Dean Sheremet and Brandi Glanville are finding comfort in one another. You know what that leads to.

On Tuesday, Rimes announced that she and Sheremet are divorcing - just days after taking a PDA-packed vacation with Eddie Cibrian to Cabo San Lucas.

Asked how it feels to see his ex with Cibrian, Sheremet fought back tears, saying: "I don't really know what to say. It's bizarre. It's surreal. But I'm OK."

Luckily, Dean has found comfort in comisserating with Brandi Glanville. We can't wait for the paparazzi pictures of them holding hands. Give it a week.

Maia Campbell Crack Video Allegedly Surfaces

Remember Maia Campbell? Yeah, we didn't either. But apparently years ago she was in Tyrese’s “Lately” and “Sweet Lady” videos, and starred on LL Cool J’s sitcom In The House. As one of the main characters! She was a solid C-lister!

Maia Campbell was also featured in a regular role as Nicole in the short-lived FOX series South Central, playing Larenz Tate’s girlfriend, and was on Thea.

Then she just disappeared. Well, Maia Campbell is back today. Apparently as a foul-mouthed prostitute who will do anything for drugs. Crack in particular.

For whatever reason, the apparent Maia Campbell crack video surfaced today, even though according to some sources, the footage is not exactly current.

Whenever it was filmed, it certainly does not portray Maia in a very flattering light, as she appears to be under the influence of narcotics such as crack.

She also drops more f-bombs and other foul vocab words that we are forced to post the video after the jump. Do not watch if you are easily offended.

Otherwise, check out the Maia Campbell crack video here ...

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Melissa Rycroft, Tye Strickland Set Wedding Date!

September 3rd, 2009 3:02 PM by Free Britney

Tags: Tye Strickland, Melissa Rycroft, Celebrity Weddings

Former star of The Bachelor and Dancing with the Stars Melissa Rycroft has set a wedding date with her fiance, insurance-agent Tye Strickland!

They will tie the knot December 12 of this year.

Their wedding plans, aside from the big date?

"We aren't doing much. I think small, we plan small," says Rycroft, who got engaged to Tye Strickland than six months after being dumped in January by The Bachelor star Jason Mesnick, who proposed to her on the season finale of the show.

"Whether it turns out the way we have it in our minds, I don't know!"

Melissa Rycroft flaunts her bling as Tye Strickland wonders how the frick that thing cost him so much money. The payoff? He gets to see Melissa Rycroft ... well, you know.

Bachelor co-stars Jillian Harris (who's still engaged to shady Ed Swiderski) and Naomi Crespo have scored invites to the beautiful winter wedding.

Rycroft's former Dancing With the Stars partner Tony Dovolani, with whom she made the finals, is reportedly attending the beauty's nuptials, too.

Jason Mesnick? Probably not gonna be on hand.

Bethenny Frankel: Naked Pics For a "Great Cause"

She's thin, she's spoiled, she's self-centered... and she'll soon be naked for the world to see.

The rumors of Bethenny Frankel nude billboards hitting cities across America are about to become a reality, as the Real Housewives of New York City star posed for PETA this week.

TV Guide Magazine was on hand for the shoot and spoke to the overly exposed D-lister afterwards. Here are excerpts from their interview:

On posing nude: That part doesn’t bother me that much... it’s like, everybody has a body, everyone’s naked... I’m not a supermodel - no one’s expecting me to be stunning.... It’s all good. I’ve always had a thick skin. I think it’s a light-hearted, fun thing for a great cause.

On involvement with PETA: I’m a huge animal lover, so it’s been a very organic process. I’m not on the top of any soapbox, but I think this is just a really interesting thing, and they came to me... They trust that I’ll be able to carry the message.

On fellow Real Housewives of New York City: I keep in touch with Jill, and I’ve touched base with LuAnn because [of her separation], just to be like, “How you doing?” I’ve kept in touch with Ramona the same way. I don’t keep in touch with Alex and Simon - I don’t particularly care for them. We’re not all best friends by any stretch of the imagination.

In other naked reality star news, Kim Zolciak went topless for the NOH8 campaign this week. Between her and Frankel's bare breasts, the unfair treatment of gays and animals will end any day now!

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Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel Welcome First Child!

September 3rd, 2009 1:34 PM by Free Britney

Tags: Taye Diggs, Idina Menzel, Celebrity Babies

Private Practice star Taye Diggs and his wife, famed Broadway actress Idina Menzel, have welcomed their first child into their gorgeous family.

The couple named their little boy Walker Nathaniel Diggs.

Wow, a classy-sounding celebrity baby name. Unusual!

The actor, 38, and Tony-winning actress, 37, first met on the original 1996 Broadway production of Rent in NYC, and have dated ever since.

They got married back in January 2003, and earlier this year, Idina Menzel announced that she was pregnant with the couple's first child.

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Drew Barrymore To Host Free Roller Skating In Detroit In Support Of ‘Whip It’
Drew Barrymore is all smiles on the streets of Manhattan on July 14, 2009

September 3, 2009

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich.

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (AP) — Drew Barrymore wants all movie and/or roller skating fans to join her in suburban Detroit next week for a get-together in support of her new movie.
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Laura Leighton Talks Potential ‘Desperate Housewives’ Cameo, ‘Melrose Place’ Return
Laura Leighton arrives at The CW’s ‘Melrose Place’ premiere party, Los Angeles, Aug. 22, 2009

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

In five days, the revamped “Melrose Place” is set to make it’s debut on The CW with show veteran Laura Leighton but that might not be the only show fans will get to see her on in primetime.

According to the actress, there has been a little talk about her appearing on her real-life husband and former “Melrose Place” co-star, Doug Savant’s ABC drama, “Desperate Housewives.”
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Demi Moore Lashes Out At Perez Hilton
Demi Moore, Perez Hilton

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Demi Moore has lashed out via Twitter at Perez Hilton for linking to skin-revealing pictures of her daughter Tallulah Willis, 15, via his Twitter account.
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Megan Fox: Michael Bay’s Like ‘Napoleon’ & ‘Wants To Be Like Hitler’
Megan Fox on the cover of WONDERLAND Magazine’s Sept/Oct 2009 issue

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Megan Fox starred in the biggest movie of the summer, the Michael Bay-directed “Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen,” but according to the actress, the director almost killed her and co-star Shia LaBeouf with his “Napoleon” and “Hitler” tendencies.
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Rising Star: Ken Jeong
Ken Jeong - Access Hollywood’s Rising Star!

September 3, 2009

By David Greenwald

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

His name may not be on the marquee just yet, but if you’ve laughed at a movie in the last two years, you can probably thank Ken Jeong.

Since getting his big break as Katherine Heigl’s OB/GYN in “Knocked Up” in 2007, the actor has stood out in over a half-dozen big-screen comedies and TV appearances – and now, he’s AccessHollywood.com’s latest Rising Star.
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‘American Idol’s’ Jim Verraros To Wed Boyfriend
Jim Verraros at the iCandy in Los Angeles, California in 2006

September 3, 2009

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

“American Idol” Season 1 finalist Jim Verraros is walking down the aisle with boyfriend Bill Brennan this Sunday in Oak Brook, Illinois.

The couple, who have been dating for four years after meeting on MySpace, announced their nuptials on their wedding Web site.