William Balfour Officially Charged With Murders Of Hudson Family Members

December 02, 2008

CHICAGO, IL

William Balfour has officially been charged with three counts of first-degree murder, Access Hollywood has confirmed.

The Cook County State Attorney’s Office confirmed Balfour, who was arrested for the murders of Jennifer Hudson’s relatives, was charged with the murder counts and one count of home invasion on Tuesday.

Is David Gregory The New Host Of ‘Meet The Press’?

December 02, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Despite a report from the Huffington Post claiming NBC chief White House correspondent David Gregory is poised to take over as the permanent host of “Meet the Press,” a rep from the network said there is no announcement to make.

The Huffington Post’s report claimed that Gregory would take over for interim host, Tom Brokaw, who has served as the show’s host following Tim Russert’s death in June.

Patrick Swayze: Tabloids Spreading ‘Lies And False Information’ About His Condition

December 02, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Patrick Swayze is slamming tabloids that he said are “consistently reporting lies and false information about me” and his battle with pancreatic cancer.

“I’m very proud of the work I’ve done on my new series ‘The Beast,’ and I am happy to be back home for the holidays. It’s a great feeling of accomplishment to say you’re gonna do something and do it,” the actor told People. “The only thorn in my side being that many tabloids have been consistently reporting lies and false information about me and those close to me. And latest, they’re reporting that I’m on my last legs and saying goodbye to my tearful family!”

ROLL CALL: Heidi & Spencer Return From Their Honeymoon

December 02, 2008

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, A “Twilight” star and a Jonas squeeze are spotted out. And, are Madonna & A-Rod house hunting?

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

Leonardo DiCaprio Puts Malibu Home On Market

December 01, 2008

Leonardo DiCaprio’s Malibu estate could be yours for just under $9 million.

The 2,374-square-foot house comes with marble fixtures, a steam shower, four-car garage along with what could its best feature — a stairway that leads to a secluded Malibu beach cove.

Madonna & A-Rod In Mexico City

December 01, 2008

MEXICO CITY, Mexico

Madonna and New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez were spotted in Mexico City over the weekend, the Associated Press reported.

When A-Rod was asked about being in the same city as the Material Mom, who was performing a sold-out second night of her “Sticky & Sweet” tour, A-Rod said it was “very good,” without elaborating.

Travis Barker & DJ AM To Reunite For Performance

December 01, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Punk musician Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM will perform together for the first time since the duo survived a fiery plane crash in South Carolina.

The former Blink-182 drummer and DJ AM, whose real name is Adam Goldstein, will headline New Year’s Nation’s Los Angeles New Year’s Eve Party at The Lot in West Hollywood, California.

Police Investigating Missing Jewelry Worn By Winona Ryder

November 28, 2008

MADRID, Spain

Police in Spain are investigating $125,000 in missing designer jewelry last seen on Winona Ryder at an event on Sunday.

Winona was loaned a Bulgari bracelet and ring, which she wore to a Marie Claire event in Spain last weekend, but the jewelry has gone missing.

TV Chef Gordon Ramsay Denies Allegations He Had An Affair

November 28, 2008

BIRMINGHAM, U.K.

“Hell’s Kitchen” star Gordon Ramsay has denied allegations he had an affair

During an appearance on the BBC’s “Good Food Show” on Thursday, the celebrity chef sandwiched his denial in a reference to his mother Helen, who was in the audience.