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JOHNNY DEPP AND ANGELINA JOLIE WERE KEPT FAR APART WHILE FILMING “THE TOURIST”

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Former Sexiest Man Alive, Johnny Depp arrived at “The Tourist” premier wearing a tasteful touch of eye make up. He does have that rock star edge. We were amused at the maneuvering the movie’s producers went through to keep Johnny and Angelina Jolie from being photographed together having a friendly off-camera chat while making the movie in Italy. (They assumed paparazzi would immediately link them as having an affair.)The pair had separate transportation at all times, windows on their boats were blacked out, and Angelina stayed in a house with her family while Johnny stayed in a far –away hotel. There was no socializing and no homewrecking!

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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HOW DID HAROLD SMITH SHOOT RONNI CHASEN FROM A BICYCLE?

Incredulous reporters quizzed the Beverly Hills police at their press conference today – everyone was flabbergasted to hear that the bullets that killed Ronni Chasen match the gun that Harold Smith used to kill himself. Cops theorized that Smith was desperate for money and it was a random robbery gone bad- ON A BICYCLE! LAPD has yet to turn over the bike to the Beverly Hills cops. Harold was certainly a good shot, but why didn’t he grab Ronni’s handbag on the seat next to her? Beverly Hills police played down the fact that they got the Harold Smith lead from America’s Most Wanted who received a call from a tipster. (Presumably the tipster will collect the $125,000 reward.) There are still a LOT of unanswered questions here so don’t put the Beverly Hills cops on a pedestal yet.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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DAVID HASSELHOFF: ALCOHOLICS ARE NO FUN

What a blow to his ego! Not many viewers tuned in for the premier of David Hasselhoff’s A&E reality show. He attracted a puny audience of 718,000 for the first episode and it dropped to 505,000 for the second half hour. The Washington Post described the show as “dull and transparently desperate.” We think the show flopped because people are not amused – but disgusted – by David’s alcoholism and the fact that he lies and denies. The show features his two daughters Taylor and Hayley who have long suffered from their father’s self indulgence. Apparently the sloppy drunk hamburger video didn’t enhance his image and people just don’t like him as much as they used to. Maybe the series will get better ratings in Germany.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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CARRIE FISHER’S “WISHFUL DRINKING” ON HBO – WORTH STAYING HOME FOR

For decades we’ve been writing gossip about Carrie Fisher, who gained fame playing Star Wars Princess Leia, and before that we remember READING gossip about her parents Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher and the Elizabeth Taylor love triangle. Carrie married a musician, Paul Simon, and an agent, Bryan Lourd, who decided he was gay. All the while Carrie was battling substance abuse and manic depression. She says she still gets a refined version of electroshock therapy on a regular basis to keep herself sane! Her life story and cast of characters is fascinating and hilarious. Debbie Reynolds’ daughter turned out to be a smart and funny writer and her latest book Wishful Drinking has evolved into a one-woman show. And what a show it is. World of Wonder did a brilliant job of producing a documentary on Carrie’s show for HBO that airs this Sunday, December 12. Don’t miss it – it’s the next best thing to seeing her in person and you’ll love the way she has fun with all her family dramas. Carrie Fisher may be damaged goods, but she is indeed, a treasure.

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Wednesday, December 8, 2010
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IT’S OVER BEFORE IT STARTED: DEMI LOVATO AND ALEX WELCH SETTLED IN A HURRY

We TOLD you that Demi Lovato would be in a big fat hurry to settle the case with the dancer she punched and now it’s just about a done deal. Alex Welch only had to THREATEN to file a lawsuit and Demi’s lawyers tripped over themselves to settle to keep the whole issue out of court. It would be VERY interesting to know WHY Demi socked the back-up dancer Alex Welch and so far there has been no logical explanation. Apparently Alex will be able to do interviews AFTER the settlement is finalized, but you can bet she won’t be telling the real story.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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IS “BLACK SWAN” DIRECTOR DARREN ARONOFSKY A WOMAN HATER?

It’s amazing, but Darren Aronofsky has managed to create a ballet movie AIMED AT MEN! “Black Swan” has none of the characteristics a woman would look forward to in a ballet movie – exquisite music and dance sequences, hard working young women with a spirit of camaraderie, the excitement of living in New York as a ballerina, gay male dancers as best friends, a peek inside the world of ballet. What Aronofsky DOES provide is a nightmarish group of backstabbing neurotic (but beautiful and vulnerable) dancers leading dark and dreary lives. With some lesbian sex thrown in “for the boys.” Natalie Portman’s character is on the edge of madness and her self-mutilation sequences are nauseating. Barbara Hershey is photographed in such gruesome unflattering close-ups that she should sue the director. The males in the movie are older and lascivious and in charge. It’s not a pretty picture and it makes one wonder if Aronofsky secretly hates women.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010
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EXCUSE ME, IS THAT TONY SOPRANO IN THE GUN DEPARTMENT?

A friend of ours was gazing in the showcase of the gun department at Big 5 Sporting Goods on Wilshire when he became aware of someone’s labored breathing next to him and it sounded oddly familiar. He looked up and the man said with a thick New York accent “They sell guns here?” It was James Gandolfini, clad in sweatpants and sneakers (no gold jewelry.) The Sopranos star and a buddy glanced at the guns, but they drifted over to the knife department and purchased pocket knives.

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Monday, December 6, 2010
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CHELSEA HANDLER WON’T BE BADMOUTHING ANGELINA JOLIE ANY MORE

Jennifer Aniston was mortified to hear that her new friend Chelsea Handler has been badmouthing Angelina Jolie. Jen and Chelsea became friends after Jennifer guested on Chelsea Lately several times and they spent Thanksgiving together with friends at Cabo San Lucas. This week Chelsea did a stand up show in Newark, New Jersey, and she lambasted Jolie, calling her a “homewrecker” and worse. Chelsea went on to taunt Jolie, who admits she “doesn’t have many female friends.” (We all know what that means.) Chelsea said “It’s because she’s a bitch and a f****** c***! Chelsea might not be aware that while Jennifer appreciates her support, the LAST thing she wants is to bring up the subject of Angelina- especially in a negative way. She wants to put it all behind her. Certainly Jen will diplomatically ask Chelsea to drop this subject from her act.

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Monday, December 6, 2010
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TEVA STILETTOS: FOR HIKING OR THE RED CARPET?


If a pair of Louboutin stilettos and a pair of Teva sport sandals were thrown into a teleporter like the one in Jeff Goldblum’s “The Fly” movie, this is the questionable creation that might come out. Actually the Teva company merged with Grey Ant to introduce these homely high heels for girls who just can’t wear flat shoes – even to do yard work or go hiking. We wonder if Victoria Beckham will be the first celebrity to sport these $330 (black & white or tan) rock climbers. Although we can’t picture her in tweed socks.

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Monday, December 6, 2010
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THE DANCER THAT DEMI LOVATO ALLEGEDLY SLUGGED IS CERTAIN TO COLLECT HUSH MONEY

Demi Lovato’s father has advised the dancer that Demi smacked NOT to sue his daughter, citing the fact that Demi and Disney have excellent lawyers. However, the dancer, Alex Welch, who got a black eye before Demi entered a treatment center, has no intention of giving up. From what we hear, Alex has some explosive information about Demi and their relationship that caused the outburst of violence. Demi and Disney will most certainly NOT want any of the information to be revealed, so Alex will be handsomely paid off to keep quiet.

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Monday, December 6, 2010
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