Emmy nominations this morning
The Emmy nominations will be announced this morning at 8:35 a.m. Melissa McCarthy (Mike & Molly) and Joshua Jackson (Fringe) will announce the nominees. Glee’s Jane Lynch will host the 63rd annual Emmy Awards show on Sunday, September 18 on Fox.
Harry Potter: Midnight showings usher in final film
“Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows” officially hits theaters tonight at midnight. Advance ticket sales have reached $32 million nationwide, a pre-opening record. The film will be shown on a record 11,000 screens, including 274 IMAX screens.
Report: Jolie and Pitt set to wed
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are the parents of six children, are planning to wed within a few months, three sources told Us Weekly. They’ve been together 6 years. Pitt told USA Today in May their children have been pressuring them to get married.
Reese Witherspoon may be pregnant
Speculation is mounting that Reese Witherspoon could be pregnant. She’s been sporting an unusually rounded stomach. She has a daughter Eva, 11, and son Deacon, 7, from her previous marriage to Ryan Phillippe. She Hollywood agent Jim Toth 3 months ago.
Kate Middleton ‘drops to a size-zero’
Kate Middleton has lost up to 10 lbs since her wedding day and plummeted to a size-zero. She used to be a size 6. She’s a statuesque 5ft 10. She ate very little during her trip to Canada & the U.S. Prince William is said to be keeping a close watch on his new bride.
Oprah Winfrey appoints herself CEO of OWN
Oprah Winfrey has appointed herself CEO of her struggling OWN network in a bid to boost ratings. She will launch 3 programs featuring herself in an effort to turn its fortunes around. Also, Rosie O’Donnell will start a new daily talk show on the network.
Lea Michele, Cory Monteith and Chris Colfer to leave Glee
Lea Michele, Cory Monteith & Chris Colfer will not be returning for the fourth season of Glee. They will be written out as they graduate at the end of next season. Creator Ryan Murphy said “more characters are leaving than are staying’ following graduation.
Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen: Reunited
Brooke Mueller is telling friends she’s been “hanging out” with Charlie Sheen again. She’s been visiting his home, following the exit of his last “goddess”. She admits they have a toxic relationship, but is open to taking it a day at a time.
Female Marine wants date with Justin Timberlake
Marine Cpl. Kelsey De Santis has made a YouTube video inviting Justin Timberlake to be her date for the Marine Corps Ball. Justin nudged Mila Kunis into accepting a Marine’s invitation. De Santis is the only female at the Martial Arts Center for Excellence at Quantico.
Chris Brown’s Rep Calls Tabloid Article ‘Totally Fictitious’
Star magazine claims Chris Brown used homophobic slurs while playing basketball in Los Angeles. Brown’s reps say it never happened: “He was filming a video with AceHood on June 29 and never left the set.” His management is considering legal action.
Lil Wayne out 2 dancers after P.F. Chang’s fight
Two of Lil Wayne’s backup dancers have been suspended. Jennifer Slaughter & Della Hamby are accused of assaulting a waitress at a restaurant in West Hartford Sunday. They face assault charges. The incident started over splitting a check 3 ways with another customer.
Longoria’s Vegas nightclub closes amid money woes
A Las Vegas nightclub owned by Eva Longoria is temporary closing amid financial troubles. Longoria’s Beso club on the Las Vegas Strip closed Monday. The restaurant attached to the club will remain open because it is profitable. The nightclub could eventually be renovated.
Kanye West ‘wants Kate Moss to front fashion range’
Kanye West is hoping to convince Kate Moss to front his new womenswear collection. The rapper is set to unveil his creations at New York Fashion Week in September. He is said to be desperate to get the supermodel to be the face of the campaign.
‘Sister Wives’ stars challenge Utah bigamy law
The family featured on “Sister Wives” has filed a federal challenge to the Utah bigamy law. Kody Brown is married to 1 woman, but lives with 4. The lawsuit asks for the right to structure their own lives. The Browns and their 16 children moved to Nevada in January.
Daniel Baldwin files for divorce after 4 years
Daniel Baldwin has filed for divorce from wife Joanne, just two weeks shy of their fourth wedding anniversary. He has temporary custody of their 2 daughters. She was arrested Wednesday afternoon for probation violation. She also has prior DUIs.
Vanilla Ice Divorce: Splits From Wife Laura Giaritta
One-hit wonder rapper-turned-reality TV star Vanilla Ice has split from his wife after 14 years of marriage. Ice, born Robert Van Winkle, married wife Laura Giaritta in 1997 and have two daughters together. He claims Laura had been cheating on him.
Victoria Beckham buys $900 baby stroller
Leave it to Victoria Beckham to order a very posh, and pricey, stroller for baby Harper. She custom pre-ordered an iCandy Peach stroller. It’s in the same shade of lilac that her mom used to decorate her U.K. baby shower. Cost: $900. It arrived just before the birth Sunday.
Kelly Osbourne ‘accosted’ by confused Lady Gaga fans
Kelly Osbourne has revealed she got mobbed by fans in London who mistook her for Lady Gaga. She had a dress fitting at Dolce & Gabbana when she was ‘accosted’ by eager fans who thought she was Gaga. She Tweeted: “I have a hole new respect!!!!!”