Brad Pitt On Paparazzi: ‘I Hate These People’

December 02, 2008

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana

Brad Pitt opened up in a new interview with Ann Curry on the “Today” show this morning, and he held nothing back when it came to his family and the paparazzi.

Brad talked about what it’s really like raising six kids, his and Angelina’s desire for more and his disdain for the paparazzi.

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.

Britney Spears Craves Freedom Amid Career Upswing

November 20, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Britney Spears is craving more freedom — and less of the “control” that’s stabilized her personal life and reinvigorated her career over the last several months.

In an upcoming behind-the-scenes documentary, the 26-year-old pop star says: “If I wasn’t under the restraints that I’m under right now, with all the lawyers and doctors and people analyzing me every day and all that kind of stuff … I’d feel so liberated, and feel like myself.”

Kanye West Explains Paparazzi Arrest

November 16, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

Kanye West lashed out against the paparazzi on Saturday, taking to his blog to explain his arrest in London for a scuffle with a photographer after leaving a club earlier this week.

“I put my hand up to the camera in self defense!” he wrote. “I didn’t assault him but merely [put] my hand up to cover his lens. My security yelled, ‘Get the camera off him.’ I guess in all the commotion, the camera scraped his nose.”

Access Star Sightings: November 14, 2008

November 14, 2008

By Jennifer Zweben

Hollywood, New York & Las Vegas

Thursday, November 13 in NYC — Harry Connick Jr. and Chris Meloni hanging out with the Muppets to help launch the Muppet Whatnot Workshop at FAO Schwartz… Julianne Moore and her husband Bart Freundlich at the Hugo Boss event chatting with “Mad Men” actor John Slattery and his wife, Thalia… Rosie O’Donnell on a special date out with her son at the premiere of “Billy Elliot” on Broadway.

Wednesday, November 12 in NYC — FORD Models Karla Devine, Sveva Alviti and Elena K along with actress Zoe McClellan, Rosario Dawson, Sabrina Bryan and others attended the launch of “Awareness: Inspiring Stories About How To Make A Difference” at the Kenneth Cole New York store in Grand Central…

And In LA -- Jessica Biel at the Heart of Los Angeles charity event at the Biltmore downtown — She was being honored for her service to the organization… Valerie Bertinelli eating at Katsuya in Studio City… Jamie Lee Curtis at eyebrow guru Anastasia’s in Beverly Hills explaining to the ladies at the reception desk how she plans to thwart the waiting paparazzi by sneaking out the back door and making her way through an alley to the parking garage.

Plus, many more!

Courteney & David Celebrate Election Night With Jen & John

November 05, 2008

BEVERLY HILLS, Calif.

Brad Pitt, Will.i.am and Oprah Winfrey weren’t the only stars celebrating Barack Obama’s historic win Tuesday night. Courteney Cox and husband David Arquette hosted an Election Night party with guests that included one of her “Friends” co-stars.

Courteney and David celebrated Obama’s victory at their home in Beverly Hills, E! Online reported.

ROLL CALL: Where Did Katie & Suri Spend Election Night?

November 05, 2008

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, a puppy is coming to the White House!

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

Surfers Charged With Attacking Paparazzi Over McConaughey Photos Plead Not Guilty

November 03, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Two surfers have pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor battery charges for allegedly throwing a photographer into the water as he tried to shoot pictures of Matthew McConaughey on the waves.