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Paris Hilton Flouts Arabic Custom in Skimpy Bikini

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: D-List, Television, Fashion Police, Legal Issues, Rumors, Where Are They Now?

Paris Hilton made a big show of herself while working on her reality show in Dubai recently…flouting Arabic custom, the law of the land and basic good sense all at the same time.

While shooting for , the heiress put on a very revealing two-piece and frolicked on the beach for photogs. While this is typical Hilton behavior, it’s not typical for women to reveal so much in public in this part of the country - a practice she was warned against by producers.

An unknown source says “bosses warned her Western tourists have been jailed,” for breaking with the traditions of the nation, but Hilton did what she wanted to do anyway.

Read More | The Mirror

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Jon and Kate Plus One Big Break Up

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: D-List, Television, Break-ups, Divorce, Rumors

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TLC has been offering tantalizing teasers, but unfortunately the cable network’s biggest reality secret has already been scooped…by everybody. Kate Gosselin reportedly filed for divorce from her co-star and ten-year husband, Jon, in Bucks County, PA on Monday.

Meanwhile, a “major announcement” will be revealed on the show this evening - if it hasn’t already been found out by the press, and current public opinion believes this is the case. Jon and Kate’s rocky relationship has made a multitude of headlines over the past few weeks, fueled by rumors of infidelity on both sides. The couple spoke openly about their marital troubles at the beginning of the season.

Which, it is believed, will be the show’s last. TLC can hardly keep showing us when Jon and Kate are no more.

Read More | People

Jon and Kate Plus One Huge Media Obsession

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Television, Break-ups, Divorce, Rumors

Jon and Kate Gosselin

started out as a TLC documentary which somehow blossomed into the flagship reality series for the station. Now, the cable reality show has suddenly become extremely important…because suddenly, it’s become extremely interesting. Even the hint of infidelity is enough to create a media firestorm.

This has made Jon & Kate Plus 8 the nation’s newest obsession, but only watchers will get the inside scoop. “I didn’t think it would escalate into what it’s become,” said Jon Gosselin, who sparked the original rumors by appearing in public with a female companion, aged 23.

“Just the allegations make me furious,” Kate responded to the media gossip. When asked about the future of her marriage, she replied, “I wish I knew.” Ah, the future is an uncertain mistress. “Very swiftly we turned into two people,” she said during the TLC special.

TLC offered Jon and Kate’s sides of the story for the season premiere of the show, which conveniently falls right when media attention is at its hottest.

…Isn’t it funny how these things work out, sometimes?

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Read More | Entertainment Tonight

Paula Abdul on the HSN

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television

Paula AbdulObsessed with ? In love with Paula Abdul designs? Or do you just want another reason to watch the Home Shopping Network? Now you can combine all these passions - and get some new jewelry, to boot.

According to , she personally designs jewelry for each contestant on Idol. But the judge doesn’t stop there - anyone can see her designs if they just look hard enough. “I pretty much wear my jewelry all the time now,  but I end up giving it away,” Abdul recently explained. She started making the jewelry back in 2002, when Idol first hit (and took over) the TV scene.

“I wanted something the kids could touch and feel to remind themselves that their talent got them here,” Abdul explained. The judge is no stranger to home shopping. Paula previously made a foray into QVC, selling some of her jewelry collection to home-buying fans.

Her new line, Forever Your Girl, will first appear on Saturday and feature products ranging from $29 to $200 (USD) in price.

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Did Simon Cowell Wow Britney Spears?

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television, Rumors

Simon Cowell“I think she was in awe of me,” told the British press recently. Currently in country to work on the X-Factor, Cowell will soon be Stateside for the eighth season of American Idol. And, according to him, the reality TV contestants aren’t the only ones who seem to be overwhelmed in his very big presence.

When visited the show, Cowell said she was awed by him, though he admitted the statement “may be a bit egotistical.” Ego from you, Simon? Never! “She was just staring at me,” he admitted. “I said ‘touch me, I’m human,’ and I think that broke the ice.”

Cowell recently told the British media that he may not return for another season of X-Factor, though he’s been threatening the same of for years.

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Hugh Hefner and Holly Madison Part Ways

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Break-ups

Hugh Hefner and Holly Madison

UPDATE: Both Hugh and Kendra have also acknowledged the end of their relationships.

So much for the rumors of a fourth girlfriend. It looks like Hugh Hefner may soon be starting all over again—period.

Despite constant denials about changes within the Playboy Mansion, Holly Madison recently admitted to TMZ that she is no longer the Hef. This news comes just as the fifth season of The Girls Next Door is getting underway.

Over the past few weeks, the buzz around the trio’s status has really started to pick up. Paparazzi photos of Holly Madison partying with illusionist haven’t helped the matter. Neither has Kendra Wilkinson’s supposed relationship with Philadelphia Eagles star Hank Baskett.

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Read More | TMZ

Paris Hilton Grabs Some Good Press

Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Charity, Kind Acts

Paris Hilton , 27, once promised the world she would do more good works in her life. This isn’t to say she won’t still star on somewhat trashy reality shows - she’s working on a project with MTV right now, in fact - but the heiress apparently isn’t afraid to give some of her millions away.

Hilton recently donated an “extremely generous” undisclosed sum to the to-be-constructed Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. “I am proud to make a donation and lend my name to the fund raising effort to help children who are facing terribly serious diseases,” Hilton said of her gift. The center Hilton donated to is scheduled to open in 2010.

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DWTS’ Sabrina Bryan and Mark Ballas No Longer a Couple

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Break-ups, Rumors

Mark Ballas, Sabrina BryanJust a week after rumors started circulating about Mario Lopez and Karina Smirnoff, we’re now learning of another Dancing with the Stars split.

Dancer Mark Ballas confirmed to Us Weekly that he and Sabrina Bryan are no longer a couple off the dance floor.  The two started dating last season when they were partnered for the show’s fifth season.

Although the former pair didn’t perform on last night’s results show (maybe things would have been a bit too awkward?), Ballas claims he is still friends with the Cheetah Girl.

So how about Mark’s roommate, Derek Hough?  Will he be able to drag out his relationship with Shannon Elizabeth for that much longer?  I think we’d have better odds of seeing Shannon actually produce some hip action.

Read More | Us Weekly

Paris Hilton Having a Hard Time Finding Friends

Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Rumors

Paris HiltonEven though production is scheduled to begin next month, it seems Paris Hilton’s new reality show may be hurting in the casting department.

Believing people would want to become her next discarded friend, the socialite has agreed to play nice with those who yearn to be seen by her side.  In Paris Hilton’s My New BFF, the hotel heiress will choose amongst 20 stalkers who will do their best to prove their loyalty to her.  (I’m guessing this MTV production will be something similar to sans the sex.  Or at least, the bisexuality.)

Unfortunately, rounding up a pool of worthwhile candidates is apparently proving to be more difficult than it may have originally seemed.  A recent New York casting call reportedly drew only 40-50 hopefuls in total.  What?  No one wants to be her dogs’ next pooper scooper?

Those interested in applying for the sidekick position can find more information here.

Read More | MSNBC

Cat Deeley Shows Her Not-So-Sweet Side

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The always sunny Cat Deeley takes a much darker and sexier turn in a new photo spread for Arena magazine.

The British host of admitted that part of the reason she relocated to LA was because of a painful breakup.  Two years later—men take note - she’s still single.  (I’m sure last season’s contestant, Dominic, would still love to give her another hug.)

You can view more pics from Deeley’s shoot at the link below.  Otherwise, you can see her again when SYTYCD returns on May 28.

Read More | Daily Mail

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