Category Archives: Featured
“The Litigators” the latest guilty pleasure from Grisham
John Grisham returns with a new legal thriller, “The Litigators.”John Grisham is bringing readers back to the courtoom with “The Litigators”Reviewers say it is loaded with legal twists, scheming attorneys and brimming with tensionLast month,Grisham was awarded the first Harper Lee prize for Legal Fiction(CNN) — Whether it’s Dr. Conrad Murray’s trial or TV’s “The … Continue reading
Prosecutor to grill key defense expert in Conrad Murray trial
The prosecution will likely question Monday the anesthesiologist who testified that Michael Jackson probably died from drugs he gave himself.Dr. Paul White says Michael Jackson self-injected the fatal overdoseKey defense expert: Prosecution theory “befuddling,” based on “irrational” assumptionsThe prosecution expert says an IV drip set up by Dr. Conrad Murray killed JacksonThe jury in Murray’s … Continue reading
Why don’t we care whether Jessica Simpson is pregnant?
Jessica Simpson and her fiance, Eric Johnson, left, may or may not be expecting a baby.There is speculation that Jessica Simpson may be pregnant, but not much buzzThe singer/actress/fashion designer has not confirmed either waySimpson has been spotted around town rubbing a protruding bellyEditor’s note: Christine Michele is a contributing editor at Socialite Life.(CNN) — … Continue reading
Steven Tyler: Fall an accident, not a relapse
“I started to get sick, and I just fell on my face,” Steven Tyler said. “I just passed out.”Steven Tyler described the incident in detail Thursday on NBC’s “Today” showHe says he was battling food poisoningThe singer notoriously battled drug and alcohol problems(PEOPLE.com) — Accidents happen, but the show must go on.That was Steven Tyler’s … Continue reading
Wanda Sykes: I feel whole again
Wanda Sykes underwent a bilateral mastectomy in August.The comedian underwent a bilateral mastectomy in August”I made my decision because I love life,” she saidSykes was diagnosed with DCIS, a noninvasive type of breast cancer(PEOPLE.com) — Wanda Sykes says it didn’t take her long to decide to have both breasts removed.“I just wanted the best odds,” … Continue reading
Halloween TV round-up
Everyone’s favorite animated family, “The Simpsons” will kick off its 22nd annual “Treehouse of Horror” episode.’It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,’ there is also scarie”Halloween H2O: 20 Years Later” is just one of the offerings on TVThe festival of screams includes the third installment of “The Walking Dead”(CNN) — Few television specials capture the magic … Continue reading
Lindsay Lohan’s father arrested again
NEW: Lohan has been admitted for overnight hospital observation, police saidOfficers say they caught him after a short chaseLohan may have broken his foot and is being evaluated by doctorsMichael Lohan jumped off a third-floor balcony to escape arrest, police saidTune in to “Showbiz Tonight” at 11 ET on HLN for a full rundown of … Continue reading
Lindsay Lohan reports for morgue cleanup duty
Lindsay Lohan was ordered to work 120 hours at the county morgue after she completed 360 hours of community service.Lindsay Lohan arrives early for community service, a day after showing up lateThe actress will perform janitorial work at the Los Angeles morgue twice a weekHer community service stems from a necklace theft convictionLohan has a … Continue reading
Timberlake, Biel together at his premiere party
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake stole a few intimate moments together, according to an onlooker.The off-again, on-again couple attended the premiere after-partyThey weren’t attached at the hip the entire timeJessica Biel, 29, hung out with a small group of friends(PEOPLE.com) — Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel have remained friendly since their breakup earlier this year … Continue reading
Review: ‘Paranormal Activity 3′
The filmmakers have fun with the archetypal image of a white-sheeted costume ghost, but mostly what they’re aces at is timing.”Paranormal Activity 3″ implicitly understands that we’ve been through enough tricksThe movie is a prequel, set in September 1988Katie (Chloe Csengery), will grow up to be the Katie Featherstone in the first film(CNN) — It … Continue reading
Obsessions: Yes, teen TV scares me
In “Pretty Little Liars” there’s a fine balance between the soapier, sillier plots and the more frightening moments.Some of the best pop culture just happens to come with a side of teen angst and issuesABC Family’s “Pretty Little Liars” inched up the creep factor throughout its two seasonsA Halloween-themed episode of the show offered some … Continue reading
Lennon’s tooth up for auction
A molar said to have belonged to the late John Lennon will be going up for auction.The son of Lennon’s former housekeeper is selling what he says is the singer’s toothThe molar has some discoloration and a cavityReserve bidding price set at $16,000New York (CNN) — No one knows whether the tooth fairy will be … Continue reading
Cameron Douglas pleads guilty to possessing drugs
Cameron Douglas, Michael Douglas’ son, is charged with possessing items that tested positive for cocaine and heroin.Cameron Douglas faces a maximum sentence of 20 years in prisonDouglas obtained the narcotics at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan”God knows I am sorry,” he says(PEOPLE.com) — Cameron Douglas, who is serving a five- year federal prison sentence … Continue reading
Box office: ‘The Help’ cleans up
“The Help” climbed past “Rise of the Planet of the Apes” and into first place.”Rise of the Planet of the Apes” came in second place in its third weekend.This week’s four new releases debuted to awful numbers.Despite the release of four new pictures, this weekend’s top two movies at the box office are the same … Continue reading
Will reality TV ever change?
Taylor and Russell Armstrong are shown in June at a scholars program benefit in Beverly Hills, California.Russell Armstrong apparently ended his own life after years of marital and financial turmoilHis death could have to do with tension, distance and distrust seen on reality showNot every reality show couple splits badly, and couples who aren’t on … Continue reading