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'glee,' 'the pacific' lead nods

Jul 8, 2010 7:59 AM CDT

Conan, Not Jay, Scores Emmy Nom

Glee, The Pacific lead 2010 Emmy nominations

(Newser) - Looks like TBS’ campaign worked: The Tonight Show With Conan O’Brien was nominated for an Emmy this morning, while Jay Leno was snubbed. Miniseries The Pacific scored the most nominations with a whopping 24, the AP reports. Glee followed with 19, including best comedy series, lead actor and actress...

Gibson Admits Hitting
Galpal: 'You Deserved It'

caught on tape

Jul 8, 2010 6:48 AM CDT

Gibson Admits Hitting Galpal: 'You Deserved It'

Grigorieva reportedly has piles of evidence against Mel

(Newser) - This could finally be the last straw for what’s left of Mel Gibson’s reputation: In addition to the recording of him calling his babymama a “f***ing pig in heat” and the alleged photos of her bruised face, Oksana Grigorieva has a recording of Gibson admitting he hit...

Heath Hated
Taking Sleeping
Pills: Pal

Jul 7, 2010 9:14 AM CDT

Heath Hated Taking Sleeping Pills: Pal

Rapper dishes as he prepares to debut single

(Newser) - The sad irony of Heath Ledger’s overdose is that he hated taking the sleeping pills that killed him. “He was an extremely active person who didn't sleep much,” rapper and childhood friend N’FA tells the Sun . “Lots of people take sleeping things. I just remember...

Rehab Sentence 'Satisfaction' for LiLo Dad

LiLo's Rehab
'Satisfaction' for Dad

Jul 7, 2010 8:42 AM CDT

LiLo's Rehab 'Satisfaction' for Dad

Plus, how she could still get wasted before jail, and more

(Newser) - At least one person is somewhat happy with Lindsay Lohan’s sentence: Her estranged father, Michael. He tells Larry King in the above video he feels “a little satisfaction that she’s going to rehab,” though the jail part of the sentence is “harsh.” More from...

Brit Dreads 'Sex Talk' With Kids

cosmo interview

Jul 7, 2010 8:02 AM CDT

Brit Dreads 'Sex Talk' With Kids

Probably not half as much as they do...

(Newser) - Britney Spears appears to have learned something from her childhood: Namely, to keep her kids out of showbiz. “If my sons told me they wanted to be in the entertainment business, I'd lock them in their rooms until they turned 30!” she tells Cosmopolitan. Despite her ongoing tabloid...

Javier Bardem
Will Guest-Star
on Glee

Jul 6, 2010 1:17 PM CDT

Javier Bardem Will Guest-Star on Glee

Spanish heartthrob promises bad heavy metal

(Newser) - Forget that Academy Award. Javier Bardem has landed a really important slot in American pop culture: a guest-starring gig on Glee. The No Country for Old Men star vows to "rock the house" on the hit dramedy, reports Entertainment Weekly . The Spanish hearththrob promises: "We’re going to...

Kelsey Grammer
Battles 'Malicious'
Rumors About Kids

Jul 6, 2010 10:47 AM CDT

Kelsey Grammer Battles 'Malicious' Rumors About Kids

Actor says he did talk to his kids on Fathers Day

(Newser) - Kelsey Grammer says the rumor that he didn't fly home or call his kids on Father's Day is false and "malicious," PopEater reports. "The truth is I did call my kids that evening," Grammer wrote on his website . Mason, 8, and Jude, 5, are the actor's...

Mel Gibson's Ex
Has Nasty Photos

Jul 6, 2010 10:17 AM CDT

Mel Gibson's Ex Has Nasty Photos

Images reportedly show Oksana Grigorieva bruised and bloodied face

(Newser) - Whatever is left of Mel Gibson's good name may not be long for this world: Oksana Grigorieva has "explosive" photos of the bruised and bloodied face Mel reportedly gave her, and she's willing to release them, reports Radar . Though Gibson's lawyer denies that a violent exchange happened on Jan....

LiLo Spotted With New Gal Pal

Jul 6, 2010 8:13 AM CDT

LiLo Spotted With New Gal Pal

Israeli military veteran Eilat Anschel could also be her bodyguard

(Newser) - As if Samantha Ronson weren't enough drama for a lifetime, Lindsay Lohan is now hanging with a female Israeli military vet—but are they just friends or something more? According to TMZ, LiLo is "totally obsessing" over Eilat Anschel. The two were first spotted together last month, and "...

Carrie Prejean Tries
'Opposite Marriage'

Jul 5, 2010 4:35 PM CDT

Carrie Prejean Tries 'Opposite Marriage'

Ex-Miss California Weds Oakland Raiders Quarterback

(Newser) - Former Miss California USA Carrie Prejean tied the knot with Oakland Raiders quarterback Kyle Boller Friday, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports. The dethroned beauty queen, a high-profile opponent of same-sex marriage who was stripped of her crown after the release of risqué photos and racy videos , employed extensive security for...

Old Spice Man
Trades Horse for Motorcycle

he's back!

Jul 4, 2010 1:42 PM CDT

Old Spice Man Trades Horse for Motorcycle

'Man your man could smell like' Isaiah Mustafa returns

(Newser) - The "I'm on a horse" Old Spice commercial was a tough act to follow, but the body wash's latest spot is a thing of beauty, Linda Holmes blogs for NPR . Former NFL player Isaiah Mustafa is back, but his horse isn't. "There are so many ways this all...

14 Celebs' Weird Hidden Talents

ping-pong addict

Jul 4, 2010 5:04 AM CDT

14 Celebs' Weird Hidden Talents

Bob Barker does karate...for real

(Newser) - Susan Sarandon isn’t just an actress: She’s also a ping-pong enthusiast, with her own ping-pong club and upcoming ping-pong reality show to prove it. And she’s not the only celeb with a startling hidden passion (who can forget Mike Tyson’s pigeons ?). The Daily Beast lists...

Gibson's Threats Against Babymama May Be Terrorism

Jul 2, 2010 4:45 PM CDT

Gibson's Threats Against Babymama May Be Terrorism

Threatening to burn down Grigorieva's house crosses a line: expert

(Newser) - If the audiotape of Mel Gibson screaming obscenities at his ex-girlfriend is authenticated, the actor could have more than an epically nasty custody battle to worry about: His threat to burn down Oksana Grigorieva's house "could be considered a criminal terrorist threat," a legal expert tells Fox News...

Lady Gaga Beats Obama to 10M Facebook Fans

Jul 2, 2010 3:52 PM CDT

Lady Gaga Beats Obama to 10M Facebook Fans

Singer beats president to milestone

(Newser) - More than 10 million Facebook users are fans of Lady Gaga, making her the first living person to reach the eight-digit reaches of global popularity, Us reports . Michael Jackson, Family Guy, Texas Hold 'Em, and Mafia Wars are the only other entities with 10 million fans. Even President Obama has...

Meet the New
Spider-Man

real name: andrew garfield

Jul 2, 2010 3:32 PM CDT

Meet the New Spider-Man

Andrew Garfield will play Peter Parker in 2012 reboot

(Newser) - Andrew Garfield has been chosen to play Spider-Man in the sequel that will reboot the franchise in 2012, Zap2it reports. Garfield, 26, who appeared most recently in Terry Gilliam's The Imaginarium of Doctor Parnassus, beat out actors like Jamie Bell, Logan Lerman, and Josh Hutcherson in a grueling casting process....

Waitress
Punches
Lindsay
Lohan

Jul 2, 2010 10:38 AM CDT

Waitress Punches Lindsay Lohan

Happy 24th birthday, LiLo!

(Newser) - In a case of "it's my party, and I'll cry if I want to" come to life, Lindsay Lohan had a pretty crappy 24th birthday. The troubled starlet was at an LA club last night celebrating when "a waitress just hit me—punched me for no reason."...

Dear Mel:
Get Help

OPINION

Jul 2, 2010 10:27 AM CDT

Dear Mel: Get Help

Nearly everyone has an opinion on latest rant

(Newser) - Mel Gibson’s latest crazy rant comes as no surprise to those who have followed his offscreen woes, but this time the legendarily short-fused actor has proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that he needs help. “The actor who was so gifted at playing bitter, violent men on...

McDermott in ICU
After Bike Crash

Jul 2, 2010 9:23 AM CDT

McDermott in ICU After Bike Crash

Will give up motorcycles after second accident this year

(Newser) - Tori Spelling’s hubby is in intensive care after his second motorcycle accident this year. Dean McDermott is “in a lot of pain” after Tuesday’s accident, Spelling tells People . “He's taking this as a sign and realizing family is too important to risk his life,” and...

Kelsey Grammer, Wife Split

Jul 2, 2010 8:10 AM CDT

Kelsey Grammer, Wife Split

And somehow, it's all the Real Housewives' fault

(Newser) - Blame the Real Housewives franchise for Kelsey Grammer’s divorce. His wife of 13 years, Camille Donatacci, filed yesterday citing “irreconcilable differences”—and a source tells the New York Daily News those differences center around her intention to star in the upcoming Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. “...

Colbert to Texas:
Banning Sodomy?
Good Plan!

but here's the problem...

Jul 2, 2010 7:20 AM CDT

Colbert to Texas: Banning Sodomy? Good Plan!

As long as you only ban 'the gay kind'

(Newser) - Stephen Colbert has just one problem with the Texas GOP’s plan to criminalize sodomy: It doesn't clarify what kind of sodomy it's talking about. “See, I’m all for banning the gay kind, but sometimes sodomy can be a depraved, unnatural act of debasement between a man and...