Engaged Levi Johnston’s newest enemies – his sister and mother!

July 15, 2010


Levi Johnston has had a longstanding feud with fiancée Bristol Palin’s tough-as-nails mother, Sarah – and now he may lose the support of his own family as well. The Playgirl model’s sister, Mercede, and mother, Sherry, are furious that they were not told of his on-again engagement to the abstinence spokeswoman.

“You would think that a normal family would call you and say, ‘We’re getting married.’ We found out through the media, which is heartbreaking and rude,” Mercede tells Inside Edition on the July 15 show. After first hearing about her son’s decision to walk down the aisle in a tabloid magazine, Sherry fears she may not even be welcome at the nuptials. “I would be absolutely devastated if I wasn’t invited to the wedding – it would be the last straw. They should elope if they can’t have the Johnstons and the Palins together. But don’t leave us out of it. That would kill me,” she says.

But the Johnstons shouldn’t feel alone – former vice presidential candidate Sarah was also left out of the loop. “Bristol at 19 is now a young adult. We obviously want what’s best for our children. Bristol believes in redemption and forgiveness to a degree most of us struggle to put in practice in our daily lives,” Sarah and husband Todd said in a statement in response to the big news. After Levi and Bristol’s initial split in early 2009, Sarah seethed after the father of her 18-month-old grandson, Tripp, blasted the famous family to the media.

Out & About


Chris Noth was seen wearing the Donald J Pliner VINCO driving moccasin in walnut distress sport suede around New York.

Alan Cumming made an appearance at party expert MKG’s Soho bash in a pair of customized “formal” Crocs in New York.

Lea Michele received Diane Von Furstenberg Sunglasses in her gift bag to commemorate the launch of the line at the Tony Awards in New York.

— Super Bowl MVP Drew Brees mingled with the crowd as Gucci Mane and Mario performed at the official ESPN ESPY after-party at Club Nokia in LA.

Robyn Gibson Defends Mel in Court


Mel Gibson may have some serious issues, but his soon-to-be ex-wife Robyn says he is a terrific father to their seven children and was never abusive.

In a written, sworn declaration to the courts defending him from allegations of domestic violence by new girlfriend Oksana Grigorieva, Robyn states:

“Mel never engaged in any physical abuse of any kind toward me before, during or after our marriage … Mel was a wonderful and loving father.”

During their 28 years of marriage (she filed for divorce last year, around the time Mel began seeing Oksana), Robyn says he was never violent.

A stark contrast from the raving madman heard on the Mel Gibson tapes recorded by Oksana Grigorieva this week – tapes police are looking into.

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Mel and Robyn Gibson married nearly three decades ago.

Detectives are currently investigating whether Mel abused Oksana, with whom he is in an ugly custody dispute over their baby daughter, Lucia.

They are examining the authenticity of the recordings, according to officials, following claims by Gibson’s attorneys of editing and tampering.

In the most recent Mel Gibson rant to leak online (there are five in all), Grigorieva calls the actor, who is ranging mad, the worst father ever.

His wife apparently would take issue with that.

It’s unclear if Mel will face criminal charges for the abuse Oksana alleges, but the well-respected Robyn could ultimately be a strong ally of his.

More details to come as the story develops

Janice Dickinson: Bound for Celebrity Rehab


Tila Tequila may not be appearing on the next season of Celebrity Rehab, but viewers can rest assured:

Janice Dickinson has the train wrecked, nut job quota filled.

The former model and all-around insane person (she once copped to playing a role in her father’s death) will seek Dr. Drew Pinsky’s help with alcohol abuse on this insulting joke of a reality show, as first reported by TMZ.

Train Wrecked

Dicksinson last made news in December when she posed with her boyfriend and caused numerous onlookers to vomit.

While the show tries to recruit Jennifer Capriati, the only “stars” currently booked to join Janice on the new season of Celebrity Rehab are Bonnie Pointer, Jeremy London and his ex-wife.

Breaking Dawn to Feature Skin-on-Skin Action, Horrible Birth Scene


While Eclipse continues to rake in the box office dough, Melissa Rosenberg is already looking ahead to Breaking Dawn.

That movie’s screenwriter spoke to Hollywood Life recently and shared scintillating news with Twilight Saga fans. Simply put, she said: “We want the eroticism of the sex scenes.”

Just how much of Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson will viewers see? Rosenberg remained coy, but added:

“If you really look at the books, how much are you really seeing? I think [the movies] might wind up being saucier than the book because you’re actually seeing skin-on-skin and the horror of the birth scenes. We’re not shying away from it.”

Breaking Dawn Fan Poster

Meanwhile, it’s already been confirmed that Breaking Dawn will be split into two movies. But where in the story will this take place?

“We’re still debating the exact moment,” Rosernberg said. “But it’ll fall down to the first half of Bella as a human and being pregnant and a newlywed and the second half being Bella as a vampire and a parent. Somewhere in the middle of that, the break will come.”

The first installment of Breaking Dawn will hit theaters on November 18, 2011.

Brody Jenner, Avril Lavigne to Star on Reality Show?


Having just been a part of scripted history in the climactic scene on Tuesday’s series finale of The Hills, is Brody Jenner already planning a return to reality TV?

In Touch Weekly reports that Brody, who’s been on like 13 shows already, is actively pitching a new show for himself and Avril Lavigne – his real girlfriend.

That stuff with Kristin Cavallari was all fake.

According to insiders, Avril isn’t down with the idea, so Brody has been “begging” her to consider it. Supposedly, she’s “so in love with him” she might agree.

Brody and Avril Photo

BEING BRAVRIL: Will Jenner and Lavigne get their own show? What would they call it, and would anyone watch it? [Photo: PacificCoastNewsOnline.com]

Maybe that’s why he got that tattoo. Now she has to do it, right? Look at the strength of commitment he showed to their relationship … reciprocate, already!

Basically, it sounds she doesn’t want to say no – but she REALLY doesn’t want to do it either. Bet you she caves, though. The women of Hollywood usually do.

Can you blame them? It’s Brody Jenner.

Report: Lindsay Lohan Checks Into Rehab


Lindsay Lohan is moving in to a “sober living house,” according to TMZ. How that differs from rehab, we don’t know. But it’s clearly a preemptive strike.

Spotted entering the facility in West Hollywood, Lohan has already been visited by mother Dina, sister Ali and former lover Samanatha Ronson there.

What convinced her to go?

We’re guessing new attorney Robert Shapiro, who was hired by Lindsay to either reduce or eliminate her jail sentence, had everything to do with it.

By pushing rehab immediately and having her check in voluntarily, Shapiro is likely hoping Judge Marsha Revel will show her leniency on Tuesday.

Lohan Crying

NOOOOOOO! Finally forced to face the consequences of her actions, Lindsay Lohan broke down in tears in court. But could this be a blessing in disguise for the star?

That’s when Lindsay is due to surrender and begin her 90-day jail term – part of which is to involve a stay in rehab – for violating her probation terms.

Since she’s being proactive in getting help, will Revel allow Lohan to stay in the sober house or send her straight to another facility rather than jail?

That’s what her camp is surely hoping for. But we’ll see, seeing as judge has seemed bent on making an example out of the recalcitrant star so far.

On the flip side, maybe imposing the stiff sentence was needed to get Lindsay’s act in gear and convince her she needs help – which was the point.

We’ll see next week. What do you think: Lindsay belongs in

ESPY Awards Fashion Face-Off: Hendra vs. Dajlich


Don’t celebrate too much, Landon Donovan.

We know you just learned you didn’t impregnate some British woman, and that’s worth a fist pump or two. But there’s another challenge ahead of you below.

The soccer star – whose goal against Algeria was awarded the 2010 ESPY for Best Moment – walked the awards show red carpet last night with ex-wife Bianca Kajlich. These two are pretty much back together at this point.

However, does that mean they can defeat a steady, married pair such as Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett in a THG Fashion Face-Off? That’s up to readers to decide. Do so now!

Hendra PictureLandon Donovan and Bianca Kajlich

Which couple looked better at the ESPYs?

Bristol Palin-Levi Johnston Engagement: Just For (Reality) Show?


Yesterday, we reported the joyous engagement of the previously-engaged, then estranged, then reconciled tandem from Alaska, Bristol Palin and Levi Johnston.

It’s a wonderful thing, couples doing what it takes for love, for a child. But given who we’re talking about, there are cynics who suspect other motives at work.

Seriously, when’s the reality show announcement? Next week? The week after?

We stress again, this is just a rumor started by cynics. Yet it wouldn’t shock us. Think Bethenny Getting Married meets Northern Exposure meets the RNC!

Gawker floats the following theory: “Within the next 4-6 weeks Palin’s PR people will releases news that Bristol and Levi will ‘star’ in a new reality show.”

Levi Johnston, Bristol Palin and Tripp

This photo likely helped Levi pay child support for a year!

“All about young parenting. And yes, they will also work up to a wedding.” One they will remain abstinent prior to, of course. Because they’re like that.

“This is part of the planned ‘story arc.’ Levi will be promoted as young, decent, salt of the earth guy. Bristol will be seen dealing with ‘challenges’ of young motherhood.”

“Willow will be on a lot, maybe some Piper thrown in. They’ll attempt to boost rankings the first few episodes by having Sarah cameos, but the rest of the time will be a ‘conservative young marrieds who just happen to already have a baby’ theme.”

Is such a scenario that crazy? Think about it. Levi’s on the hook for $1,700 a month in child support – that’s like $3,000 per month before taxes – a sizable sum even if one weren’t tied to the state of Alaska or lacking for a college degree.

We’re just saying. The reality show would give him a salary, get the Palins get off his back, and get everybody on the same page as far as hyping the mythical exploits of Sarah Palin and her brood. Foolproof if you think about it.

Reality show or not, will they last?

In Touch Exclusive Photos:Teresa Giudice’s elegant mansion

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Teresa Giudice is one busy lady. So it’s not surprising that when she’s not filming The Real Housewives of New Jersey or promoting her new cookbook, Skinny Italian, she’s relaxing at her multimillion-dollar New Jersey mansion with her husband of nearly 10 years, Joe, and their four daughters. “My house is very warm — even though it’s big, it’s very inviting and that’s what I love,” explains Teresa of her custom-built, 12,000-square-foot, six-bedroom, six-bathroom house. “We designed our house knowing we wanted to use every room,” says Teresa, who adds that she loves everything about her home, from the forged iron railings in her glamorous, two-story entrance, to the oversize plasma TV embedded in the wall above the ornate fireplace in her great room. “We had our house built with nothing but marble, granite and onyx,” she says, “I don’t think you can ever have too much of that. I could’ve had even more,” she says.