New Eclipse Novella to Be Released

March 30, 2010


Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner who?

If Eclipse supporting actress Jodelle Ferland draws strong reviews in this summer’s release, she may get a major movie vehicle of her own soon enough.

That’s because Twilight saga author Stephenie Meyer is releasing an additional element of the vampire tale that just may bring the teen front and center.

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella is a 192-pager about the newborn who’s recruited for the army hunting down Bella and Edward.

So no Taylor Lautner shirtless. But still, worth a read?

The Short Life of Bree Tanner

An Eclipse novella hits stores in about two months.

The story began as an exercise Meyer performed to explore the darker side of the battle in the third installment of her hit series, which grew into more.

“I’d always considered The Short Life of Bree Tanner as something for the fans,” she said of the book, which hits shelves June 5 (25 days before Eclipse).

And, like you needed more incentive for additional Twilight material …

A dollar from every book sold in the U.S. will go to American Red Cross International Response Funds to support disaster relief efforts in Haiti and Chile.

That’s even sweeter than Edward and Bella in bed in that new clip!

Carrie Underwood’s proud pup will participate in her wedding!

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Move over, Mike – Carrie Underwood’s other main man, her adorable dog Ace, will also be by her side when the couple says “I do.” “Ace will be in the wedding. He’s my kid! I feel like if I was getting married and had a child, of course my child would be in the wedding,” Carrie told In Touch at an event for the Pedigree Adoption Drive at the Bideawee animal shelter in New York on March 30. The proud pooch owner, now a Pedigree spokesperson, has given Ace the title of ring bearer, though she’s nervous to entrust the playful pup with her and fiancé Mike Fisher’s wedding bands. “I don’t know if I’ll put the ring on him. He might run away with it or eat it or something,” she added. The “Cowboy Casanova” singer and her hockey player beau became engaged in December.

“In Love” Demi is going prime time

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Demi Lovato, already a big deal with teens — and boyfriend Joe Jonas — is about to make a grown-up splash in prime-time. The Disney star tweeted that she’s filming a guest-starring role in ABC’s hit Grey’s Anatomy. The 17-year-old reportedly plays a patient who may have schizophrenia in the episode, which will air in May. The star also tweeted her fans that “Mr. Patrick Dempsey himself wants me to give a shout-out to you guys!” In other Demi news, the teen star has declared her love for the second-oldest Jonas. “It’s a great feeling! When you’re in love, you want the world to know!” she said backstage at the Kids’ Choice Awards on Saturday night. “He has always been there for me. And he and his brothers make great music! What’s not to like?”

Mindy McCready “Unaware” and “Outraged” Over “Unauthorized” Sex Tape Release


When hilarious news of a Mindy McCready sex tape broke Monday, we had a good laugh and wondered how long it would be until she pretended to decry its XXX release.

3… 2… 1…

“We are not aware of the production or release of the alleged film that seems to have surfaced via various media reports,” McCready’s attorney, Adam Dread, said.

“We can confirm that any illegally-obtained property, and/or fabricated footage, and the release thereof, will be dealt with swiftly following proper legal procedure.”

Got all that?

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BASEBALL MISTRESS: That she was, though Roger Clemens is not involved in Mindy McCready’s sex tape, making the title kind of misleading. Funny, but misleading.

We’ve been around the celebrity sex tape block long enough to know that the statement from McCready’s lawyer was likely written with one or both of these goals:

  1. To act indignant and pretend the sex tape was “leaked”
  2. To get McCready in on the profits, a la Kim Kardashian

We find it unlikely Vivid would make it this far without obtaining legal waivers, but either way, you could say that she’s playing hardball … eh? Baseball Mistress?

Hello? Is this thing on? Never mind.

Source: Sandra Bullock to Divorce Jesse James


Ever since the Jesse James’ cheating scandal erupted two weeks ago, Sandra Bullock has been dead silent, prompting fans to wonder if she’ll stay or if she’ll go.

It’s looking like the latter.

America’s sweetheart has decided to divorce him and already taken steps toward obtaining legal separation, according to sources speaking anonymously today.

We can’t independently confirm that’s true, but we’d also be surprised if it weren’t, with more and more women come forward claiming affairs with Jesse James.

According to a source close to the Oscar winner, “Sandra is humiliated and feels that her entire marriage was one big lie.” Yeah, that pretty much sums it up.

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If Sandra Bullock doesn’t leave this loser, we’d be shocked.

Sandra moved out of the home she shares with James and The Blind Side star has been staying out of public as she figure out what she wanted to do about her marriage.

A source close to the situation says that while she is still laying low and has not announced it publicly, Sandra has made the decision to pull the plug on the relationship.

We certainly wouldn’t blame her if so.

“She’s had enough,” a source said. “She’s ending the marriage.” Sandra has not been seen in public or commented since the “Michelle Bombshell” dropped 13 days ago.

What do you think she should do?

Jason Wahler Charged with DUI For 739th Time


Jason Wahler may not be a hard ass convict, but The Hills party boy is still making a run at DMX’s arrest record. The meathead was just charged with two counts of DUI after his second alcohol-related arrest in less than a month.

According to the Orange County District Attorney, Jason Wahler, whose blood alcohol level was allegedly .15 percent, or nearly double the legal limit when he was arrested March 19 – faces six months behind bars if convicted.

A week earlier, Wahler was arrested after a bar fight in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, only to be mysteriously bailed out and travel back across the border.

He then got arrested in a country where bribes don’t work as easily.

A Jason Wahler Picture

Jason Wahler and his circa 1995 frosted hair are usually seen in mug shots. In this photo, he looks surprisingly coherent. Must have caught him on a rare sober day.

In a statement, the ex-boyfriend of Lauren Conrad says he feels extremely “ashamed” after he was arrested again for driving under the influence.

These are not the first such incidents for Wahler, who has been in rehab, and was arrested a staggering four times in as many states in one year.

Wahler is disappointed by his own bad behavior and has apologized to fans of the MTV series, which is going off the air after its sixth season run.

Rip Torn Pleads Not Guilty in Drunken Bank Robbery


Troubled actor Rip Torn, whose recent drunken bank burglary resulted in a hilarious arrest and got his character killed off 30 Rock, pleaded not guilty today.

The 78-year-old entered a not guilty plea to gun and burglary charges after an incident in which cops say he was so drunk, he broke into a bank … strapped.

His reasoning for the January break-in? He thought it was his own house.

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Ruggedly handsome, drunkenly maniacal: The faces of Rip Torn.

Torn appeared in Litchfield County Court in Connecticut today, facing first-degree burglary, carrying a pistol without a permit, carrying a firearm while intoxicated, second-degree criminal trespass, and third-degree criminal mischief charges.

He pleaded not guilty to all of them and is due back in court on April 27.

Torn’s attorney told he court that Rip is making progress in his alcohol rehabilitation program and has moved from an inpatient to an outpatient program.

Suburban Connecticut banks should hire extra security just in case.

Spencer Pratt Calls Out “Diva” Heidi Montag


Heidi Montag was a major diva at a recent Hills photo shoot.

That’s not surprising in the least. What is a bit unexpected is that this report comes straight from the mouth of her husband and pimp, Spencer Pratt.

Monday, Heidi Montag showed up with four bodyguards and Audrina Patridge, Kristin Cavallari, Stephanie Pratt and Lo Bosworth were all “shocked.”

She then “refused to take part in a group shot, even though she had agreed to it beforehand.” MTV will digitally insert her in later, it was reported.

Spencer Pratt says of her alleged diva behavior, “It’s all true,” though he adds, “She was sick and she didn’t even want to go to that photo shoot!”

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PLASTIC PRINCESS: Heidi Montag’s diva behavior on the set of The Hills can’t even be explained away by Spencer Pratt anymore. [Photo: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]

Montag posted a photo of her posing with six bodyguards. Pratt says her entourage is nothing new. “She always travels with security,” Pratt explained.

When asked about her behavior on the set that floored her Hills co-stars, a source says that she replied, “I’m a movie star now!” Well, she wants to be.

She just finished filming her cameo on Just Go With It, which stars Jennifer Aniston, and apparently thinks she is all that now. No big surprise there.

As for Spencer Pratt, he’s no saint himself, having been forced to take a six-week leave after “flipping out” on a female producer on the set of The Hills.

The final season of The Hills premieres April 27. If reports like this are any indication, maybe it’s for the best that the long-running series fade to black.

Out & About


- Dancing With the Stars beauty Karina Smirnoff attended Fashion: Refocus at Box Eight Studios for LA Fashion Week where designers Isabel Lu, Skingraft, Funktional and Goldspun were unveiling their Fall 2010 collections.

- John Rich of Big & Rich performed at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa’s Grand Opening Salute Gala in San Antonio.

- Jessica White hosted the Downe With Fashion event in New York benefiting the Cono D’Alto Foundation and National Down Syndrome Society.

Lady Gaga: The Early Years


Before Lady Gaga was a crustacean wearing, Fame Monster warbling, trend-setting, label-defying pop music tour de force, she was just another little girl in Manhattan.

Nowadays, a certain element of mystery is a huge part of Gaga, “the recession-age, downmarket, satirist-wannabe Britney Spears, and who is channeling no less than Madonna, patron saint of glitter, media manipulation, and Britspeak.”

The end result “makes even Katy Perry look childish and even Christina Aguilera (with all her writhing and stage wrangling) couldn’t even begin to match Gaga’s ability to eyebrow raise.” Back in the day, though, it all began like this:

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Vintage Lady Gaga: The Stefani Germanotta days.

When the photo above was taken, she was probably told not to eat candy too close to bedtime. In New York Magazine‘s feature story on her Gaga, conducted the interview using a “robot voice” while proclaiming singers shouldn’t eat … at all.

Oh, how times change. One day, you’re at a private high school for girls. The next, you’re known across the world and Lady Gaga hermaphrodite rumors pop up.

Somehow we think she’ll take it.