The singing star, now 40, has reportedly been undergoing fertility treatments in hopes of conceiving a child with hubby Nick Cannon. Now she’s fueled pregnancy rumors after jumping ship on a new Tyler Perry drama, citing medical reasons.
The singer was slated to follow up her award-winning success in the Lee Daniels drama Precious by appearing in Perry’s film adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s 1975 play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf, set to begin shooting next month. However, Carey mysteriously pulled out this week, offering little explanation.
Her rep hasn’t been much help either.
“She is not doing the movie because her doctor advised her not to,” the star’s publicist Cindy Berger tells PEOPLE.com. “More than that I cannot comment further.”
For Colored Girls will begin filming as scheduled, featuring an all-star cast, which includes: Janet Jackson, Kimberly Elise, Whoopi Goldberg, Kerry Washington, Macy Gray, Phylicia Rashad, Jill Scott, Loretta Devine and Anika Noni Rose.
Julia Stiles — who became a bona fide teen star appearing alongside Heath Ledger in 1999’s 10 Things I Hate About You — is reportedly in talks to join the next season of Showtime’s Dexter, Entertainment Weekly spilled on Wednesday.
While the actress’ potential role is currently under wraps, word is she’s very close to closing a deal that will see her join the cast when the fifth season of Dexter premieres next fall.
Series star Michael C. Hall is currently in remission after successfully battling cancer earlier this year.
After a series of health troubles over the past few weeks, rock star Bret Michaels made his return to performing during the American Idol live finale in Los Angeles on Wednesday night, joining finalist Casey James for a rendition of Poison’s “Every Rose Has Its Thorn.” Idol viewers weren’t the only ones stunned by the lively performance — even Bret’s doctors didn’t know the Celebrity Apprentice winner planned to take the stage at last night’s show.
“I needed to be here and do this because it’s been two months since I played,” the rocker told MTV News backstage shortly after his performance. “It’s been a month and a half in the hospital. It was such an amazing feeling to come out here and jam with Casey. I didn’t tell [my doctors] I was going to do this. I just told them I was doing the ‘Celebrity Apprentice’ finale. They’re going to find out in a minute. But I feel great, I gotta be honest. There’s still a lot of pain I’m still experiencing. [But] except for a little hitch … my left side from the … stroke, I feel amazing.”
We’re so glad Bret’s feeling better. Hopefully, it sticks; he’s still facing heart surgery this fall.
Posing partially nude on the cover of a major magazine: Check
Pole-Dancing onstage at a children’s awards show: Check
Dropping three grand on lacy underpants: Check Check
A DUI bust is the only thing still standing between Miley Cyrus and her inevitable future as Lindsay Lohan 2.0! Word on the Curb has it that the once clean-cut Disney starlet, 17, recently dropped four figures on sexy undergarments during a lingerie shopping spree in Los Angeles. Billy Ray Cyrus is reportedly livid after learning that his Little Amateur Lap Dancer has been secretly investing in throngs and teddies — prompting speculation that her romance with Australian actor Liam Hemsworth is heating up.
A National Enquirer insider divulged: “Her dad Billy Ray is livid because he fears Miley’s behavior is going to cost her the wholesome ‘Hannah Montana’ audience that catapulted her sitcom. Those antics, plus the $3,000 that Miley recently spent on lingerie, prove she’s anxious to ditch her ‘Hannah Montana’ alter ego, sources say. ‘The lingerie she bought was more ‘Sex and the City’ than 17-year-old stuff….’”
Poor Garth Brooks! The country superstar and married father has been named the proverbial “Other Man” in a brewing divorce battle between a warring Connecticut couple — even though he’s never met the woman involved!
In legal papers filed in the State of Connecticut Superior Court last July, a man claims his estranged wife used Garth’s name to make his jealous and destroy his relationship with the couple’s young son.
“My wife would leave the house for periods of time indicating that she was ‘going to meet Garth,’ referring to Garth Brooks, the country music singer. She claimed to be contacting him by e-mail, cell phone and in person.”
The woman at the center of the divorce battle, however, has disputed her accusations that she is obsessed with Garth.
“I have never met Garth Brooks. My husband was also doing drugs, and when I found out, I stopped letting him see my son. That’s when they cooked up this rumor I was having an affair with Garth Brooks. The court papers show that nothing was ever brought up about me havingan affair with Brooks because those claims are completely baseless,” she fumed in The National Enquirer’s June 7 issue.
Garth has been married to fellow country star Trisha Yearwood since 2005.
Jamie Lynn Spears is single again after calling it quits with a Louisiana businessman 10 years her senior.
The 19-year-old single mom began dating businessman James Watson, 29, in December, shortly after her split from Casey Aldridge, the father of her two-year-old daughter Maddie. However, the young mother unceremoniously dumped James a few weeks ago after growing frustrated with his inability to commit.
A tipster blabs to Star Magazine: “The same thing that attracted Jamie Lynn to James at first is what ultimately turned her off. After all the drama she’d been involved in with her ex, Casey Aldridge, she liked the fact that James was a fun-loving, happy-go-lucky guy who didn’t care that she was a celebrity. But, as Jamie Lynn became more attached to him, his lack of seriousness about their relationship began to wear on her.”
Jamie Lynn — best remembered for her starring role on Nickelodeon’s Zoey 101 — is reportedly considering enrolling in a few college courses next fall.
Winners from the first eight seasons of American Idol — sans Idol 7 champ David Cook — united to perform “We Are One” during Wednesday night’s Idol 9 Grand Finale.
Bionic star Christina Aguilera joined the ladies of American Idol Season 9 for a performance medley of some of her biggest hits — including “Beautiful,” “Fighter,” and “You Lost Me” — during the Idol Grand Finale at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood on Wednesday night.
We have a new American Idol….and it isn’t early frontrunner Crystal Bowersox.
Proving Simon Cowell’s final Idol prediction spot-on, dark horse Lee DeWyze was crowned American Idol on Wednesday, beating dreadlocked soul singer Crystal Bowersox in one of the most stunning upsets in the show’s nine season history.
Host Ryan Seacrest said on Wednesday’s finale that DeWyze of Mount Prospect, Ill., edged Bowersox, of Toledo, Ohio, in viewer votes cast after Tuesday’s performance show.
“I have never been happier in my life,” a choked-up DeWyze said before a packed house at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood.
The 24-year-old guitarist won the coveted title and a recording contract after millions of Americans cast their votes for the bluesy guitarist despite what Idol judges had deemed a better showing by Bowersox in Tuesday’s performance finale.
In a HCD poll of more than 3,000 A.I. viewers, Bowersox was the favorite to win tonight’s finale; receiving 66.2 percent of the votes, while Dewyze received just 33.8.3 percent.
DeWyze worked in a Chicago paint shop before auditioning for the FOX TV singing contest a year ago. Lee;s first single will be a cover of U2’s hit track, “Beautiful Day.”
Wednesday’s finale also marked the departure of judge Simon Cowell, a parody song by Dane Clark, and the return of ex-judge Paula Abdul.
-Russell Brand and Jonah Hill attend a Get Him to the Greekpromo event at the Diesel Store in New York City….
-Hide the babies! Hellraisin’ Heather Mills is looking to adopt!
-TV icon Art Linkletter, who hosted the popular TV shows People Are Funny, House Party, and Kids Say The Darnedest Things in the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s died Wednesday. He was 97.
-Here’s the trailer for Going the Distance, the new movie starring Drew Barrymore and her sometimes beau Justin Long….
-President Obama will present Beatles legend Paul McCartney with the Gershwin Prize — a lifetime achievement award for outstanding contributions to pop music –at The White House next month…. –Home Alone Reloaded: A 12-year-old Oregon girl saved her home from burglary…
-Paging Child Protective Services! A two-year chain smoker is puffing cancer sticks like a freight train over in the Philippines?!
“The footage shows two-year-old Ardi Rizal reclining with a cigarette in his mouth. He waves it around, and draws back deeply on the cigarette. Ardi’s parents claim that the child is addicted to nicotine. His mother Diana 26, told Britain’s Sun newspaper she felt powerless to deny the child. ‘He’s totally addicted,’ she said. ‘If he doesn’t get his cigarettes, he gets angry and screams and batters his head against the wall. He tells me he feels dizzy and sick.’ Ardi Rizal smoked his first cigarette when he was 18 months old and now smokes 40 cigarettes a day. The overweight toddler is deft at blowing smoke rings, but is so unfit he cannot play with other children…”
The Big Gals are not pleased. The supersized lovelies at the nation’s leading plus-sized retailer, Lane Bryant, still have a bone to pick with the chiefs at FOX and ABC and the lingerie models they love to showcase.
Last month, a mini-scandal broke out when the networks refused to air the one of the brand’s racy lingerie ad during broadcasts of Dancing With The Stars and American Idol. Censors argued that the spot bared too much cleavage. Of course, no one had any problem airing ads with equally scantily-clad yet more petite Vicky’s Secret Models.
Now Lane Bryant is attracting more attention by creating a new ad mocking the Victoria’s Secret commercials. The spoof features a skeleton modeling a black bra and panties!
The envelope-pushing comedy is campaigning for a Primetime Emmy, in typical Family Guy fashion, series writers have selected a tongue-in-cheek image for their 2010 Emmy mailer. This year, Peter Griffin’s does his best Gabby Sidibe by parodying the promo poster from the 2009 Oscar-nominated flick, Precious.
Also included in the mailer are these taglines:
“Family Guy – written by 8 WASPS, 6 Jews, 2 Asian and 1 Gay.
We peaked 3 years ago, so by your logic we should get an Emmy now
You have to vote for us — we did a holocaust episode
Family Guy with Tina Fey… Not really, we just want an Emmy”
Nothing ensures a night of excitement quite like an endorsement from The Biebs. Here’s the latest promo for the 19th annual MTV Movie Awards, featuring host Aziz Ansari and pop sensation Justin Bieber.
Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz, Zac Efron, Jonah Hill, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Steve Carell, Miranda Cosgrove, Shaun White, Vanessa Hudgens, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and Russell Brand will present popcorn statues at next month’s ceremony in Universal City. In addition, Christina Aguilera will return to the stage for a performance from her new album Bionic (available June 8) and Katy Perry will perform her hit summer anthem “California Gurls.”
Voting in all categories is open through Saturday, June 5 at MovieAwards.MTV.com.
The 2010 MTV Movie Awards air LIVE on MTV Sunday, June 6 @ 9PM ET/8PM C.
Here’s a good reason to tune into tonight’s ninth season finale of American Idol: The original Idol powerhouse Kelly Clarkson and Season 3 champ Fantasia will perform a duet, “Together We Are One,” as a final send-off to departing Idol judge Simon Cowell!
The American Idol finale — featuring finalists Crystal Bowersox and Lee DeWyze –kicks off tonight @ 8PM on Fox.
Law & Order won’t be getting a new lease on life on TNT after all.
TNT has announced that it has no plans to broadcast new episodes of Law & Order. Earlier this month, the crime drama was cancelled by NBC after 20 seasons. TNT was later named as a possible new home for the series after speculation that the rights to the program could be purchased by a cable network. Even L&O creator Dick Wolf was optimistic about forging ahead with a historic 21st season of the gritty drama:
“The patient is not dead,” Wolf told The New York Times last week. “It is in a medically induced coma, and we are hoping for a cure.” Wolf claimed that he was courting offers for the show from other networks, and there might even be a two-hour Law & Order TV movie in the works.
However, The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Turner Broadcasting, which owns TNT, have dismissed the rumors and have no interest in airing new episode of the show.
In a statement Wednesday, network chiefs said: “We are not in current talks, and we are not interested in season 21.”
TNT currently holds the rights to reruns of Law & Order.
Academy Award winner Sandra Bullock will forge her career comeback at the MTV Movie Awards in Universal City next month.
“She will be attending,” the actress’ rep confirmed to PEOPLE Magazine on Wednesday in response to online reports that Bullock would appear at the annual show. The appearance will be the star’s first on the red carpet since husband Jesse James admitted to mass infidelity in a headline-snatching sex scandal in March.
The Blind Side star — who is nominated for Best Female Performance, Best Kiss, and Best Comedic Performance at the event — will be honored with the coveted MTV Generation Award, the network said Wednesday.
“Sandra Bullock will receive the MTV Generation Award during the 2010 MTV Movie Awards for her riveting and diverse contributions to the film industry and for entertaining generations of the MTV audience over the last two decades. The first female recipient to be honored with this revered award, Bullock is one of the most accomplished, multifaceted and beloved actresses of her time. She has made legions of moviegoers both laugh and cry through heartfelt and wide-ranging roles that continue to break the mold and box-office records,” MTV Chief Stephen Friedman said in a release.
“Sandra is one of those rare individuals who is adored by our audience as both an actress and a role model. Recognizing her remarkable talent, amazing range of films and her visceral connection to our audience around the globe, we are honored to present her with our ‘MTV Generation Award.’”
Hosted by Aziz Ansari, the 2010 MTV Movie Awards will broadcast live from the Gibson Amphitheater in Universal City, Calif., on Sunday, June 6 at 9PM/8PM C.
Just days after being ordered to wear a SCRAM alcohol-monitoring device on her ankle, Lindsay Lohan is reinventing herself….with new hair!
The scandal-scarred starlet, 23, has swapped her chocolate locks for a mane of sunkissed curls. Lohan, a natural redhead, was photographed leaving the Andy LeCompte Salon in West Hollywood on Tuesday night, sporting the spankin’ new ‘do after spending nine-hours in a stylist’s chair. . Which LiLo ‘do is more fab? Blonde or Brunette?
Don’t be alarmed. This isn’t a photo of my alcoholic Uncle Eddie after knocking back one too many cups of eggnog at the annual family Christmas party. (Although the resemblance is striking….) It’s only 50 Cent, trading his perfectly-chiseled frame in exchange for a bag of bones and a few acting accolades.
The things a guy will do for an Oscar these day! Hey, it worked for DeNiro. The actor gained a record 60 pounds to play the older Jake La Motta for his Oscar-winning role in the 1980 Scorsese classic Raging Bull.
But I digress….
Curtis is taking this thespian thing very seriously. 50 lost almost 60 pounds to portray a promising college football player suddenly diagnosed with cancer in the upcoming box office drama Things Fall Apart. The “In Da Club” star dropped from 214 pounds to an astonishing 160 with a liquid diet and three-hour-a-day treadmill workouts for nine weeks.
Mr. Jackson, we command you to start downing Big Macs and Coca-Cola. Stat!
Dreadlocked singer Crystal Bowersox should be the next American Idol, according to a new study conducted by HCD Research after Tuesday night’s final performances.
In a national study of 3,901 American Idol viewers, Bowersox, 24, was selected as the contestant who should win American Idol this season based on her three performances last night. Bluesy darkhorse Lee DeWyze — a 24-year-old former paint shop employee — finished a distant second in the voting after losing some of the confidence that saw him overshadow Bowersox in recent weeks.
Bowersox received 66.2 percent of the votes, while Dewyze received 33.8.3 percent of the votes.
In a first for Idol, the new song unveiled in the finale as the winner’s first release was replaced this year by two different cover versions of existing songs — U2’s “Beautiful Day” for DeWyze and “Up to the Mountain” for Bowersox.
Also on tonight’s Idol finale, Simon Cowell will end his nine season run as the judge Americans love to hate on, with no word on who will fill his shoes.
“After hosting the MTV VMAs in 2008 and 2009, Brand is on the verge of becoming a bonafide star in the States, thanks to his new movie, Get Him To The Greek, where he’s reprising his rockstar role from Sarah Marshall. It doesn’t hurt that he’s also engaged to our girl Katy Perry (who coincidentally covered Complex’s June/July issue last year). The new issue with M.I.A. and Russell Brand hits stands in a few weeks, but we’re giving you a chance to check out the full cover story now…”
Complex’s June/July 2010 issue arrives on newsstands June 8, starring outspoken rap star M.I.A. and British comedian Russell Brand. In the double issue cover stories, M.I.A. chats up praise for Madonna, voices her disdain for Lady Gaga, and asserts that Facebook is the devil, while Russell is vocal about the impact his addiction to heroin had on his rise to stardom.
“If you’re addicted to heroin it takes up an awful lot of your time. You have to get the heroin, take the heroin, fall asleep because of the heroin, then more heroin. So I think I was unable to (become famous) because I was involved in a lot of other time-consuming things. I think that’s the simple answer. I was a petty criminal and drug addict for a long while and if you’re a drug addict it’s very difficult to succeed in anything.”
“I want kids to be aware of this digital circumstance… Everyone on the Internet is like, ‘Oh my God, come and join Facebook!’ They’re all so optimistic… and really, everyone is f**king you up behind the screens. And I don’t like that. It makes it difficult for me to interact with my fans knowing that. Google and Facebook were developed by the CIA, and when you’re on there, you have to know that.”
