Archive of the December 2009

• December 31, 2009

  Michael Jackson, Tiger Woods voted top celebrity stories of 2009

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  With 20,550 online votes tallied, the story of Michael Jackson’s sudden death has been voted Fox411.com’s top entertainment/celebrity story of 2009, taking 47 percent of the votes.

  Tiger Woods’ infidelity scandal came in second, with 24 percent, and Susan Boyle’s rags-to-riches drama was third, with 11 percent.

  Take a look at the graph below for the raw numbers.

  

  As you see, David Letterman came in just behind “Other,” which included write-in votes for Patrick Swayze’s and Brittany Murphy’s deaths, ‘American Idol’ alum Adam Lambert’s big year, and several write-ins for our personal favorite, “who cares.”

  We do!

  Here’s wishing you a great New Year’s, and a safe and healthy 2010, from everyone at Fox411.com.

  Cheers.

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• December 31, 2009

  Britney Spears is Fox411.com's Celebrity of the Decade

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  It’s hard to stay interesting.

  It takes a combination of talent, vulnerability, stupidity, guts, beauty, brains and determination to keep the public’s attention.

  Britney Spears has that unique combination, and in the 2000s, she was the most talked about celebrity of all, bar none.

  From her relationship with Justin Timberlake to mothering two children to a dizzying downward spiral to an amazing career comeback, Britney did it all.

  To commemorate her death-defying decade, we wrote a little rhyme we call “The ABCs of Britney Spears.”

  Click it for some of Brit’s highlights and lowlights of the 2000s.

  SLIDESHOW: The ABC’s of Britney Spears (A Nursery Rhyme).

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• December 30, 2009

  Constantine Maroulis signs on for a 'showmance' with Tinsley Mortimer, source says

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  (AP)

  2009 has been mighty fine for former “American Idol” 6th-place contestant Constantine Maroulis.

  The star of the Broadway musical “Rock of Ages” was nominated for a Tony, asked by Miley Cyrus to perform at her birthday party, and named Broadway.com’s star of the year.

  Next up? A showmance with New York City socialite Tinsley Mortimer on the CW reality show “Empire State,” set to debut in 2010.

  “Constantine signed up to ‘date’ socialite Tinsley Mortimer on her new CW show,” a source close to the show told Fox411.com. “He was into it, thought she was cute, and [thought] he’d have some fun doing it. He’s just building up different projects, and since this one is in New York about the life of New Yorkers, he thought he would get involved.”

  Tinsley, 33, is a handbag and clothing designer who filed for divorce eight months ago from Standard oil heir Topper Mortimer.

  Yep, his first name is Topper! Ha!

  Anyhoo, while Maroulis, 34, is psyched about the TV deal, it sounds like his people are kind of not.

  “‘Empire State’ is ’staged reality’ and Constantine’s agents and managers would prefer he focus solely on the Broadway stage and other more respectable projects,” the insider said.

  The other “real” characters on the “staged reality” show (we know, it’s confusing) aren’t too happy with the faux showmance, either.

  “The families of the real characters on the show are worried it will be embarrassing because the story lines are created,” the source said. “He’s not really dating Tinsley and she’s quietly admitted it to friends.”

  Reps for CW and Maroulis were not immediately available for comment.

  So what does dating for the cameras entail exactly?

  “They went out a couple of times and they spent a little pre-holiday time together,” the pal blabbed. “Constantine invited Tinsley to see ‘Rock of Ages.’ It’s a great advertisement for the show and for New York, two things he loves. She’s hot and he got to kiss her and canoodle a bit – it wasn’t a hardship.”

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• December 29, 2009

  Report: Taylor Swift, Taylor Lautner Split

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  (X17 Online)

  It seems the relationship between Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner is little more than a brief case of puppy love.

  After three months of dating, the two young stars have officially split, Us magazine reports.

  “It wasn’t really developing into anything, and wasn’t going to, so they decided they were better as friends,” a Swift pal told Us. “There was no chemistry.”

  The 20-year-old singer and 17-year-old “Twilight” star began fueling rumors of a romance after meeting on the set of the upcoming film “Valentine’s Day.” Since then, the two were seen going on frozen-yogurt dates and at various L.A. locations.

  According to Us, the relationship officially fell apart after Lautner flew to Nashville for Swift’s birthday party on Dec. 13.

  “He liked her more than she liked him,” the source said. “He went everywhere he could to see her, but she didn’t travel much to see him.”

  Click here to read more from Us magazine.

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• December 28, 2009

  Hailey Glassman Lawyer: Gosselin break-in a publicity stunt

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  Jon Gosselin really seems to have a way with women.

  This weekend, the former reality star’s New York City apartment was reportedly ransacked. According to his attorney Mark Jay Heller, the 32-year-old returned home after spending the holidays with his eight kids to find furniture, clothing and personal belongings “slashed by a very sick perpetrator,” People magazine reports.

  According to Radar Online, Gosselin’s lawyer believes the culprit to be Jon’s 22-year-old ex-girlfriend Hailey Glassman, who was the only person believed to have a key to the apartment.

  Heller reportedly even went so far as to say “Hailey Glassman is going to jail. Simple as that.”

  But Glassman’s attorney Anand Ahuja tells People that someone is trying to “frame” Glassman.

  Despite rumors of a note pinned to the dresser by a kitchen knife, Stephanie Ovadia, another attorney for Glassman, told Radar that she merely removed her things from the apartment but absolutely did not cause any damage.

  “I don’t know anything about any note and I can’t confirm it at this time,” Ovadia told People. “This appears to be a publicity stunt.”

  Ovadia added that Glassman is not a suspect, although Radar reports she was questioned by police following the incident.

  Moreover, Glassman’s lawyers charge that Jon set up the entire incident as part of a massive publicity stunt.

  “My client had nothing to do with this,” Ahuja said. “As far as she is concerned, it’s a hoax.”

  (Photo Credit: X17 Online. Click here for more Jon Gosselin photos)

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• December 28, 2009

  Report: Tyra Banks to end talk show after five seasons

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  Talk show host Tyra Banks says she is ready to end her Emmy-award winning “Tyra Show,” according to a report from People magazine.

  The former supermodel and mogul tells People she will be focusing on her longtime dream of producing movies.

  “This will be the last season of ‘The Tyra Show,’” Banks said. “I’ve been loving having fun, coming into your living rooms, bedrooms, hair salons for the past 5 years.”

  An insider tells People that her production company, Bankable Studios, will focus on bringing “positive images of women to the big screen.”

  “My next huge step allows me to reach more women and young girls to help us all feel as fierce as we truly are,” Banks said.

  FULL STORY: Click here to read more from People magazine.

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• December 24, 2009

  VIDEO: B.B. King opens new Las Vegas club, is feted by blues greats

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  (AP)

  Fox News was on hand for B.B. King’s latest club opening at the Mirage Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

  At 84, the blues giant is still doing over 200 shows a year!

  “The more I play, the more I learn about it,” he told Fox News. “I may not be able to play better, but a lot of the kids tell me today that I do.”

  And when the octogenarian says “kids,” he means just about everyone, including Buddy Guy, Robert Cray, Steve Cropper – even Willie Nelson, all of whom were there to pay tribute to King.

  Check out highlights from our night with the legend, and his legendary admirers.

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• December 23, 2009

  Report: Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins Split

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  After more than two decades together, actors Tim Robbins and Susan Sarandon have called it quits, according to People magazine.

  The veteran actors, together 21 years, separated this summer, People reported Wednesday.

  In a statement to the magazine, Sarandon’s rep Teal Cannaday wrote “Actress Susan Sarandon and her partner of 23 years, actor Tim Robbins have announced that they separated over the summer. No further comments will be made.”

  Sarandon, 63, and Robbins, 51, have two children, Miles Robbins and Jack Henry Robbins. Sarandon also has a daughter, Eva Amurri with director Franco Amurri.

  The couple first met on the set of their 1988 film “Bull Durham.” In addition to their successful film careers, both have been heavily involved in political and social causes.

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• December 23, 2009

  Moview Review: Heath Ledger's final movie "Imaginarium" on the confusing side...

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  Heath Ledger’s death created interest in his last film, “The Imaginarium of Dr. Parnassus.”

  But this Terry Gilliam film has too much movie for how little actual story it contains.

  And what plot there is tends to be confusing: Is it a tale of the battle between good and evil? Is it about a touring circus that provides patrons a way into their own dreams and nightmares? Is it about how Gilliam replaced Ledger in various scenes with Johnny Depp, Jude Law and Colin Farrell – and made it make sense?

  You’ll walk out wondering – and shaking your head over how Gilliam’s amazing visuals add up to so little in the end.

  * * *

  3 Stars (Out of 6)

  Read the full review at Hollywoodandfine.com.

  FOX411 MOVIE PICK PACK: Read capsule reviews of all the latest Hollywood releases.

  - Marshall Fine

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• December 23, 2009

  Scene & Herd: The latest Fox411.com celebrity sightings

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  Alicia Keys made the crowd go crazy at the opening of the W Hotel in London when she changed her “Empire State of Mind” lyrics to “London State of Mind.”

  Lady Gaga was spotted in a simple black top and pants out of her normal vampy attire while dining with a pal at Vancouver’s Elixir Bistro in the Opus Hotel.

  The Backstreet Boys teamed up with Rock Your Religion  to make a pendant that benefits the Dorough Lupus Foundation.

  Pete Wentz took a break from daddy duty with Bronx to party with friends and DJ Steve Aoki at the Hornitos Tequila Ball in NYC.

  Leighton Meester cut in front of several fans just to get a chance to talk to Jason Derulo at Miami’s Z100 Jingle Ball.

  Lisa Marie Presley and friends ordered 5 bottles of Dom Perignon at Wasted Space in Las Vegas.

  Adrian Grenier and his new SHFT.com partner, Peter Glatzer, launched their new wesbite at Wired in NYC.

  Jay-Z and Beyonce danced and hung out with pal John Legend at Robin Thicke’s release of “Sex Therapy” at NYC’s Butter sponsored by Svedka Vodka.

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