1997: Contrary to what his attornies try to argue, OJ Simpson believes that his name is still worth something. Simpson, who took out a trade patent on his name, wanted to peddle products on a home shopping show. OJ offered to hawk anything from copies of his book to gloves bearing his signature but the company told him no way, no matter how much they stood to earn.
What do you think of that
1997: Former employees have accused Dr. Steven Hoefflin, the “plastic surgeon to the stars,” (and especially to Michael Jackson) of undressing , fondling, photographing, and ridiculing anesthetized clients on the operating table. Among his reported client list: Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, Janet Jackson, Don Johnson, Stylvester Stallone, and Joan Rivers, plus a bevy of Playmates.
2003: Who would have guessed Drew Carey would be such a softy when it comes to decorating his bedroom? A visitor to his hillside home tells us the ceiling and walls of the bedroom are painted blue with white fluffy clouds. His bedcovers and carpet are a deep green grass color and a white picket fence is painted on the walls around the room. To top it off he has an assortment of stuffed large fuzzy sheep standing around! Not exactly a seductive boudoir – but it gets you in the mood for sleep.
1998: Tori Spelling, wearing a tube top, miniskirt, and high heels, was apparently heading home from a night on the town, when she stopped at an all-night market for some last-minute provisions. Her boyfriend Vincent Young (of 90210) waited in the car while Tori stocked up – with a box of donuts, a pack of cigarettes, some Mr Bubble bubble bath, and a large box of condoms…..
Jive Decisions
2003: Executives at Britney Spears‘ label Jive Records came up with a bright idea: How about pairing Brit up with the new wonderboy of rap 50 Cent to give her a funkier image! An offer was made to the hardcore crack dealer turned superstar who said he’d consider doing it for two million dollars. But word leaked out to Eminem, who’s on the same label, and he immediately butted in and advised 50 Cent not to “sell out.” He quickly convinced 50 Cent to decline the offer with Britney, promising that by rapping TOGETHER the guys will “print money.” Eminem advised 50 Cent that he doesn’t need quick collaborations that will damage his career.
Rosie Rat Pack
It happened in1998: Rosie O Donnell has decided she and her pal Madonna should team up in Las Vegas as the female version of Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. Or is it Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis? Whatever – Rosie reasons that since Madonna became a mom she doesn’t like touring, but still loves performing. Las Vegas is the perfect solution. Rosie can tell the jokes and Madonna can sing. Rosie’s been looking for a way to make it up to Madonna since backing out of their planned movie “Chicago,” and this brilliant idea might smooth things over. So far, Madonna’s not interested.
Eating Habits
Last year Kirstie Alley attended Colleen Camp’s (married to John Goldwyn) annual star studded party at her Brentwood home -this year celebrating Brokeback Mountain’s success. LAST year Kirstie arrived with her kids and she pulled up a chair and sat right down at the dessert table and proceeded to eat everything in sight! But THIS year the slimmer Kirstie nibbled on a roast beef sandwich and kept her distance from the dessert table. Also at the party, My Big Fat Greek Wedding star Nia Vardalos revealed she’s pregnant. Ringo Starr and his wife obliviously cut in front of Jude Law in line at the buffet table after Jude had been waiting for fifteen minutes. Jude didn’t complain to Ringo, but he whispered to the waiter “I don’t care WHO he is – THAT was rude!”
Mariah Carey: Swami On Call
Just last year, of all the celebrities at the Golden Globes, Mariah Carey had the largest entourage of bodyguards and hangers on. She was scheduled to present Best Song and before the event she asked for accommodations for her “Swami.” Event organizers were told that Mariah gets “very nervous “and needed the Swami “to calm her down.” Her group of ten or twelve people surrounded Mariah from all sides as she swept into the after-parties – making it nearly impossible to socialize – and other celebs, including Rene Zellweger, shrank back from her aggressive looking security guards.