Angelina to Retire from Acting?
Sally, we think it's safe to say, never under estimate the genius that is Angelina Jolie. The new mother, who already has plans to add to her growing family, is set to appear in more than five movies in the next two years. "Beowulf" and "A Might Heart" are only a few of the projects in the works for the hard-working, career-oriented mother. So if you're not already, get used to seeing her around. She's not going anywhere for quite a while.
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What record label is dumb enough to give Paris Hilton a deal???
Michelle, you aren't the only one wondering how this deal didn't fall though. However, Paris Hilton sought out Paris Hilton when it came time to look for record label deals. The diva launched "Heiress," her own record label in July 2005 as an attempt to take charge of her musical career. And from that label, along with Warner Bros., she released her first single "The Stars Are Blind" off of the album "Paris" (which will drop later this month!).
To read up on the video's musical makeover, and to see the newly refined product, click here.
Has Brooke Hogan released any singles or albums yet?
Brooke Hogan has actually been a busy bee, Christine. Although she is the daughter of wrestling great Hulk Hogan, she has managed to make a name for herself -- and by herself. On her first album, "This Voice," which was released back in 2004, the single "Everything to Me" shot up the Billboard Hot 100 singles sales chart to number one. "Undiscovered" is her second album and is due out September 26. The song "All About Us" features southern rapper Paul Wall and can be streamed from her MySpace page. Check it out to listen to the song in its entirety.
How can I reach or meet Destiny's Child?
Unfortunately Donica, the chart topping trio Destiny's Child are no longer a group. Luckily, the name managed to maintain a positive reputation even though much drama accompanied many of the members. But after much success and accomplishment for the past 10 plus years, the remaining three mutually decided to part ways and go about their own careers. After worldwide success from her first album "Simply Deep," you can expect Kelly Rowland's sophomore album in February of '07. Michelle Williams, who has also had global success with the first of two albums, is said to be in studio preparing for a third release. And, as you know, Beyoncé has released the first single from her "B-Day" album -- "Déjà Vu." To get the low down on an ex-Child, click here.
Is the ABC show "What About Brian" ever coming back?
Patrice -- you can expect to see "What About Brian" back on ABC this fall. This fall on Mondays at 10pm to be more exact. The dramatic romantic comedy focuses around Brian, played by Barry Watson, and his misfortune with love. While everyone around him is in a committed relationship, he continues to find himself either unhappily involved or single all together. Older sis Nic, played by Rosanna Arquette, tries to serve as the balancing figure in her brother's life.
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Angelina -- High as a Kite
Two months after giving birth to daughter Shiloh, Angelina Jolie is once again flying high -- literally.
The mother of three resumed her flying lessons, her first since returning from Namibia, on Friday in Santa Monica,Calif.
Earlier this year the Oscar winner bought a Cirrus SR22 aircraft and got Brad to start taking lessons too.
Baby Shiloh - The Creepy Version
How on earth could an image of the darling daughter of Angelina and Brad be... creepy? Easy! Replicate her in silicone and put her on display in a wax museum.
Although the crowd at the Madame Tussaud's display cooed like it was a real infant, the sculpture of the baby is decidedly weird.
Shiloh's figure sits in a bassinet in a supposedly "African themed" nursery while her parents look on.
In keeping with the humanitarian efforts of the Pitt/Jolie clan, Tussaud's plans to donate a buck to UNICEF for every Shiloh photo taken at the exhibit.
While Shiloh is Jolie and Pitt's third child, the musuem's general manager says Madame Tussaud's has no immediate plans to include their two adopted children in the family exhibit. Maddox and Zaharah are expected to get over that snub pretty easily.
Can Brad Balance Pampers on His Chopper?
Brad Pitt's sweet ride of choice has always been his motorcycle. It doesn't seem like parenthood is cramping his style.
Brad was caught on tape near the Santa Monica Airport Friday when he pulled over to take a phone call. Was he talking to his agent about "Oceans 13," in production right now? Probably not. It was probably Angelina reminding him to pick up Pampers and baby wipes and get back to the love shack, stat!
Shiloh and Suri's Sweater Surprise
Remember the knitting craze among celebrity elite? Well... LA based Swedish knitwear designer Suss Cousins has taught half of Hollywood to knit and helped make then yearn to yarn tres chic. And now she is giving Tinseltown's two most famous toddlers her gift of the yarn. Suss has hand loomed custom sweaters Shiloh Jolie-Pitt and Suri Cruise. And we can tell you these sweaters are far from your grandma's knitting.
Shiloh's pullover sweater was inspired by sisterhood. It features two smiling babies - Shiloh and Brangelina's other daughter Zahara
Engaged? No. Rings? Yes!
What do Cameron Diaz, Denise Richards and Jennifer Love Hewitt all have in common? Besides being smoking hot, these female A-listers have all been spotted sporting rings on their wedding finger. It begs the burning question- are they engagement rings?
Cameron Diaz was recently snapped by photographers out with her long-time beau, Justin Timberlake, flaunting a band on her wedding finger. Engagement rumors have been swirling around the couple -- who have been dating for three years -- but then again, so have breakup rumors. As of yet, however, no plans to walk down the aisle have been announced.
Brad Pitt -- "I'm Kinda Sick of Myself"
For Brad Pitt, satisfaction is getting a burp out of "that thing" known as his baby daughter, Shiloh Nouvel.
That, amongst other things, is what Pitt told the Today Show's Ann Curry Monday morning in an exclusive interview from New Orleans, where Pitt was surveying the devastation of Hurricane Katrina and promoting environmentally-friendly solutions for the rebuilding of the ravaged city. Working in conjunction with the non-profit Global Green, Pitt said that he has invested $100,000 to help the citizens of New Orleans.
Pitt laid bare the impelling force behind his good works, telling Curry, "I got kids now. And it really changes your perspective on the world. And, you know, I've had my day...I'm so tired of thinking about myself. I'm kinda sick of myself."
And though much artistic work may lie ahead, Pitt says he's got a new project that's consuming him: "You can write a book, you can make a movie, you can draw, paint a painting, but having kids is really the most extraordinary thing I've ever taken on. And, man, if I can get a burp out of that, that little thing, I'll feel such a sense of accomplishment."
Celebrity Family Feuds
Everybody fights with their families - even celebrities. And while forgetting to call home may upset your mom, it won't land you on the cover of magazines next to Nicole Richie's latest missed meal.
Unfortunately, the big stars don't have that same luxury.
TMZ tracked down some of Hollywood's biggest family feuds that could give "Kramer vs. Kramer" a run for its money.
Angelina Jolie vs. Jon Voight
In 2001, Angelina Jolie co-starred with her dad, Jon Voight, in the hit film "Lara Croft: Tomb Raider." By 2002 they were no longer on speaking terms.
Voight went on national television and blamed the split on what he says were Jolie's "serious emotional problems." Jolie countered "I have determined that it is not healthy for me to be around my father, especially now that I am responsible for my own child (Maddox)."
She eventually legally dropped the 'Voight' from her last name.
Earlier this week Voight admitted that he still wants to reconcile with his daughter and that he has yet to see his new granddaughter Shiloh Nouvel Jolie-Pitt.
It seems Jolie's main man Brad Pitt may need to get involved in order to settle this Hollywood Fight Club.
Accused Brangelina Paparazzo Won't Face Charges
The paparazzo who was arrested outside of the Malibu preschool of Maddox Jolie-Pitt will not face charges, Los Angeles County prosecutors announced today.
A spokesperson for the district attorney said there wasn't enough evidence that Clint Brewer was standing on school grounds at the time of the alleged incident. Brewer was accused of hopping the fence at a daycare center that Maddox was attending.
Brewer was arrested on June 22 and was detained by at the Lost Hills police station by sheriff's deputies for six hours. Brewer told TMZ at the time that the police "wanted to make an example out of someone."
You Can Walk in Angelina's Shoes
One very lucky fan is going to be able to own a piece of Angelina Jolie.
Jolie's brown suede boots that she wore for her Oscar winning role in the 1999 film "Girl, Interrupted" are up for auction on eBay at a starting bid of $1500.
Shiloh's Storksak
How does Brad Pitt tote those diapers and bottles around - yet still maintain his cool? Storksak was his answer.
British company Storksak designs high-end diaper bags for parents that are functional but don't sacrifice fashion. Storksak diaper bags even fit laptop computers for those working parents on the go.
Police Raids Over Jolie-Pitt Baby Shower
It's a bizarre story that starts in Namibia, where the shower was thrown. James Haven, Jolie's brother, took a number of pictures in Namibia. When he returned to L.A., his camera broke so he took it to Best Buy where the camera was purchased, and asked them to fix it under the warranty. Best Buy sent the camera to Precision Camera and Video Repair in Enfield, Connecticut.
Sources tell TMZ that two employees at Precision, Bill Keyes and Adam Beckwith, discovered the pictures in the digital camera. We're told that Keyes told authorities that Beckwith downloaded the photos.
Keyes mother, Madelon, told TMZ that her 36-year-old son was excited, showed her the pictures and sent an email to someone in California. Sources say the email may have been an attempt to sell the photos. Madelon Keyes told TMZ, "I don't think he would do something like that."
A sergeant from the Westfield Police Department confirmed with TMZ that authorities searched Keyes' home and seized his computer. The sergeant also said a search warrant was executed at Precision Camera and Video Repair and the actual camera that took the pictures was also seized.
Brad Flees From Paparazzi
Reese and Ryan's night out puts a kink in Brad Pitt's dinner plans.
Last week photogs caught Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Phillippe having an early dinner at LA restaurant The Brentwood.
TMZ has learned that moments after the A-list couple left, a solo Mr. Pitt pulled up to the restaurant's valet station for his dinner with CAA uber-agent Bryan Lourd. Upon noticing the throngs of paparazzi, and thinking they were there for him, Pitt fled the scene faster than Lindsay Lohan at a crash site.
With the paparazzi following him everywhere from Malibu to Namibia, if Brad wants a photog-free meal his only option left these days may be the moon. And even that's debatable.
Stolen Photos of Pitt/Jolie Baby Shower
Lawyers for Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have sent an email to various media outlets, including TMZ, informing them that "a digital memory card containing a number of personal copyright protected photographs" of Brad, Angelina and their children have been stolen and offered for sale.
The photos, taken in Namibia, "include images from a private baby shower."
The email, written by a lawyer for the powerhouse law firm of Lavely & Singer, threatens that anyone who publishes the photos "will be liable for substantial compensatory damages, punitive damages, and injunctive relief."
Pitt/Jolie Legal Threat
Re: Angelina Jolie, Brad Pitt/Stolen Photos
Our File No.: 2583-20
Dear Sir/Madam:
Recently, a digital memory card containing a number of personal copyright protected photographs of our clients was stolen. The police are currently investigating this matter. The photos depict, among other things, private moments and images of our clients and/or their minor children, taken in Namibia, including images from a private baby shower (the "Stolen Photos"). It is obvious to anyone viewing the Stolen Photos that they were taken in private, on private property and that they could only have been taken by our clients and/or a family member, who own all right title and interest thereto.
We understand that the person who stole the Stolen Photos, or an accomplice, has been offering them for sale to the various media outlets and celebrity content websites, and may have offered the Stolen Photos to you.
This letter is to provide you with notice that the Stolen Photos are copyright protected, to which my clients own right and title thereto. Any unauthorized publication, reproduction or dissemination of the Stolen Photos constitutes an infringement of my clients' copyrights in violation of the U.S. Copyright Act, Title 17 of the United States Code Section 101, et seq., and exposes you, and anyone else acting in concert with you, to civil liability, damages, injunctive relief and reimbursement of all attorneys' fees and costs incurred by my clients in connection with any copyright infringement action. Furthermore, if any monies are paid for the purchase of the Stolen Photos, you will be engaged in the purchase of stolen property.
In addition, under the circumstances that the Stolen Photos were taken, namely, at private and personal events on private property, my clients had a reasonable expectation of enjoying total privacy. The publication of the photos would therefore constitute a unlawful invasion and violation of my clients' right of privacy and would also be an unauthorized commercial appropriation of their names, likenesses and personas.
Anyone who publishes, disseminates, displays or otherwise exploits the Stolen Photos will be liable for substantial compensatory damages, punitive damages, and injunctive relief. If you publish or disseminate and of the Stolen Photos, our clients will take further legal action to protect their rights, including by the filing of a lawsuit seeking compensatory and punitive damages, statutory damages for copyright violations, and attorneys' fees.
On behalf of our clients, we request as follows:
1. If you or any of your employees or agents are/have been approached and offered the right to acquire and publish any of the Photos, or are approached in any way with regard to the Photos, we ask that you immediately contact either myself or Evan Spiegel at Lavely & Singer at (310) 556-3501 x 238 or 247, so that the matter may be referred to the criminal authorities; and
2. That you cease and desist from exploiting, publishing, posting, distributing, or
otherwise using or disseminating (with or without monetary charge) any of the Stolen Photos, through any venue or medium, including but not limited to on your website.
Please govern yourself accordingly.
This letter does not purport to constitute a complete or exhaustive statement of all of our clients' rights, contentions or legal theories. Nothing contained herein is intended as, nor should it be deemed to constitute, a waiver or relinquishment of any of our clients' rights or remedies, whether legal or equitable, all of which are hereby expressly reserved.
Sincerely,
[via e-mail] YAEL E. HOLTKAMP For
LAVELY & SINGER
PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
cc: Mr. Brad Pitt
Ms. Angelina Jolie
Ms. Cynthia Pett-Dante
Ms. Cindy Guagenti
Jon Liebman, Esq.
Robert Offer, Esq.
Mr. Geyer Kosinski
John H. Lavely, Jr, Esq.
Martin D. Singer, Esq.
Evan N. Spiegel, Esq.
2583-20\Let\YEH-Stolen Photos 062406 © Lavely & Singer, P.C. 2006
Paparazzi Gone Wild
Paparazzi are part of the Hollywood game. If you have a new project to plug they can be your best friend, but try and hide a new relationship or a baby bump and they can become your worst enemy.
With millions of bucks on the line, photographers will stop at next to nothing to get the money shot. From climbing trees to swarming celebs, TMZ has video evidence of what happens when the paparazzi goes wild.