Selena Gomez and Adam Lambert to Fans: Help Haiti

January 20, 2010


While this month’s earthquake in Haiti has led to incomprehensible damage and death figures, there’s been the tiniest of silver linings:

Countless celebrities have come together in support of the victims in that poor, needy nation. Brad Pitt, Sandra Bullock, Madonna and many others have donated money to the cause, while George Clooney has organized a telethon that will air on every major network this Friday night.

Among the young stars that will appear on the telecast are Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron and Taylor Swift. We can now add Selena Gomez to that list.

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The 17-year-old actress posted the following on her Facebook page today:

“I will be on the phones during George Clooney & Joel Gallen’s Hope for Haiti Now telethon this Friday from 5pm to 7pm PST. I am so honored to be an active participant in this amazing fund raising event.

“Be sure to tune in, you cannot miss it it is on MTV, over 30 major TV networks, and CNN worldwide. Let’s all come together and help those in Haiti.”

We couldn’t agree more, Selena.

Adam Lambert is also on board with the cause. Below, watch his PSA on behalf of the Red Cross.

The Biggest Loser: What you didn’t see!

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In the biggest season yet of The Biggest Loser, mother-daughter duo Patti and Stephanie Anderson started off strong with enormous weight loss numbers at the first weigh-in. But the dreaded second week took its toll, and Patti was voted off. “I was kind of overwhelmed by how close the other contestants felt to her. I didn’t realize she had touched them as deeply as she did. That made me realize even more how lucky I was to have shared those two weeks,” Stephanie, 29, tells In Touch, admitting that it was difficult when she and John were teamed together. “As great a guy he is, my staying at the ranch was up to this person who I had known for three weeks.” The new partners got to know each other with a long walk, but would find themselves at odds when it came to the elimination vote. Still, that was the least of the drama of the third episode: Two people were accused of slacking off, and one tried to quit! Starting today, Stephanie will be giving intouchweekly.com readers all of the exclusive dish every week.

Click here to read more.

Cindy McCain Supports Gay Marriage


Who would have thought Cindy McCain would have something in common with Kim Kardashian and Tila Tequila?

And, for once, we’re not referring to Cindy’s penchant for flaunting her cleavage in public!

Instead, like those outspoken reality stars, the wife of former Republican Presidential candidate John McCain has come out in favor of marriage equality.

She’s the latest celebrity to pose for photographer Adam Bouska’s NoH8 Campaign, which was created in response to the passage of Proposition 8 in California.

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Writes Bouska:

“Aligning yourself with the platform of gay marriage as a Republican still tends to be very stigmatic, but Cindy McCain wanted to participate in the campaign to show people that party doesn’t matter – marriage equality isn’t a Republican issue any more than it is a Democratic issue.

It’s about human rights, and everybody being treated equally in the eyes of the law that runs and protects this country.”

Amen, Cindy! We apologize for ever referring to you as a Stepford Wife.

Tiger Woods in Rehab: First Photo


Multiple sites reported last week and a reliable source confirmed Tuesday that Tiger Woods is in rehab for sexual addiction at a clinic in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.

The world’s #1 golfer has not been seen since crashing his car into a tree right after Thanksgiving … until the photo published by the National Enquirer today.

Tiger is partaking in the Gentle Path program, part of Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services, a leader in treating sexually compulsive behavior.

The details of Tiger’s treatment and has solved the mystery of his location are finally being revealed. The photo below, while grainy, looks to be Woods …

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Tiger Woods in sex addiction rehab: The first image.

According to the report, eyewitness confirm the man in the photograph is Tiger, saying that while he was bundled up, the golfer was recognizable in person.

Another sign he’s really there? A huge fence is now being erected around the facility where Tiger reportedly checked into a six-week program December 30.

Two local TV stations have reported he is in the sex addiction rehab facility and a writer for the New York Times magazine confirmed it yesterday morning.

The question is whether it will help him salvage his image, and more importantly his marriage, amid rumors that Elin is considering leaving with the kids.

Will sex addiction therapy help Tiger?

Erin Muller Off the Hook For Michael Lohan Head-Kicking


Erin Muller will not face charges for allegedly kicking her ex Michael Lohan in the head. This just weeks after she has accused him of kicking her in the va-jay-jay.

Mike and his ex clearly had a very healthy relationship.

A judge declared that Michael had it coming the misdemeanor charge has been dismissed. Michael claimed he was assaulted by Erin Muller on November 14.

The father of Lindsay Lohan claimed he tried to stop Erin from driving because she was too “drunk and high” and that’s when she allegedly kicked his dome.

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Erin Muller and Michael Lohan in less violent times.

A judge in New York’s Nassau County Court dismissed the criminal case against Erin this morning, though. Michael’s restraining order against Erin was unaffected.

Erin recently filed papers claiming she’s the real victim, accusing Michael of abusing her over a dozen times in 2007-2008, including a kick to her lady region.

Michael has denied her allegations.

Then again, this is a guy who records all his phone calls, and also fake-Tweeted a suicide note to get attention, so you really can’t take his word at face value.

Kara DioGuardi: Mum on Simon Cowell’s Replacement


As American Idol delves deeper into its ninth season, fans will start to concentrate on potential break-out artists and finalists such as Katelyn Epperly and Aaron Kelly.

For now, though, the upcoming departure of Simon Cowell is still a major topic. What does Kara DioGuardi think about her fellow judge saying goodbye?

“He’s a huge part of the show,” she said at a Golden Globes party. “He’s got one of the best personalities ever on a television show… He’s made the show hugely successful, and he’s going to be very missed.”

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Who might fill Cowell’s seat? DioGuardi seemed stumped by that question, but doesn’t believe Ryan Seacrest will pull double duty on future seasons.

“I don’t see Ryan giving up what he’s currently doing on Idol,” she said. “What he’s doing now works for him perfectly… I have no idea who will or who should replace Simon.”

Do you, readers? Chime in now with your suggestions!

Jennifer Aniston’s Revenge: Five Years Later


Earlier today, a pair of celebrity gossip tabloids ran “news” stories about Brangelina on the verge of splitting, with Angelina gearing up for life without Brad.

Jennifer Aniston knows all about that. She’s endured it for the past five years. Now fun, flirty and 40, she’s happier and hotter than ever! Suck it, Brad!

At least that’s the implication (overt or otherwise) of this week’s People. Life & Style also features Jennifer on its cover, showing off her “revenge body.”

We have no idea what that means.

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Five years ago, Jennifer Aniston and Brad Pitt divorced. She is still gorgeous. This story pretty much carries celebrity magazines on slow news weeks even now!

Revenge or not, Jen’s body is looking awfully good these days – despite accusations from some that she’s put on weight – and she seems fairly happy as well.

Sexy flirting with Gerard Butler likely has something to do with that. We think they make a great couple and we wish everyone involved nothing but the best.

Still, the implication that Jen is somehow plotting against a tired, bony Jolie? Wow, guys. Even if her Golden Globes dress was kind of similar to Angelina’s …

Whose side are you on?

JWoww disapproves of Heidi Montag’s makeover


With her infamously ample chest, Jenni “JWoww” Farley is no stranger to plastic surgery. But the Jersey Shore stunner is shocked by the 10 cosmetic procedures recently undergone by fellow MTV reality star Heidi Montag. “It’s outrageous. She looks way too fake!” JWoww told In Touch about Heidi’s drastic transformation as she hosted the WTF Tuesday College Party at McFadden’s Restaurant and Saloon in Washington, D.C., on January 19. After gifting herself with breast implants for her 21st birthday, JWoww claims she is done going under the knife. “I’m content,” she added. Meanwhile,
Hills starlet Heidi has confessed to having work done to her breasts, nose, brow, stomach, thighs and bottom in a single day last November.

Elin Woods: Running Off with the Kids?


While Tiger Woods struggles to repair his reputation, and more importantly his life, the intentions of his beleaguered wife, Elin Nordegren, are anyone’s guess.

A new report today suggests that Elin is planning on running away to her Swedish homeland for good – and she wants to take the couple’s two kids with her.

Tiger recently headed to the Pine Grove Behavioral Health and Addiction Services in Hattiesburg, Miss. Woods, as we know, is being treated for sex addiction.

Elin has not been seen at or near the rehab facility.

Instead, sources say she has been plotting her escape from the Florida home she has been sharing with her cheating husband since their 2004 wedding.

Of course, reports that Elin Nordegren is in Sweden with the kids may be accurate in that she’s there, but not in that she’s planning never to return.

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Have we seen the last of Tiger Woods’ family as we knew it?

“She’s reminded daily of the havoc he’s wreaked on her and her children’s lives, which is why she’s planning on staying in Sweden full-time,” a source said.

“She wants to be near her family,” explains an insider. “Tiger has tried to reach her, but Elin won’t take his calls.” We’re not so sure we’re buying this report.

Ever since we first heard rumblings of Tiger Woods in rehab, it was part of a greater narrative: He’d undergo treatment and counseling to save the marriage.

According to a source with knowledge of the program he’s in, Elin may well make an appearance there as part of Woods’ rehabilitation and recovery effort.

Lastly, she hasn’t divorced him yet. Wouldn’t she have done so already if she planned to, given that the dude slept with 679 waitresses? It doesn’t add up.

What do you think? Will sex rehab save Tiger’s marriage?

David Letterman Won’t Let Up on Jay Leno


David Letterman has a message for television viewers around the world:

Do NOT blame Conan O’Brien for the late-night mess at NBC!

As The Late Show host says, following Jay Leno’s explanation on Monday night, it’s tempting to point a finger at O’Brien for pulling himself off the air and creating this controversy, but remember: Conan is a good family man. Give the guy a break, will ya?!?

We really don’t do bitter, hilarious sarcasm as well as Letterman. Watch him continue his assault on Jay Leno and NBC below.