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.

Probe Launched Against Nephew In Donda West Death

November 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

California authorities have launched an investigation into the involvement of Stephan Scoggins, Donda West’s nephew, with her care and eventual death following complications from plastic surgery a year ago, according to People. The California Department of Consumer Affairs has reportedly issued subpoenas in the investigation.

Pete Wentz Explains Naming Son Bronx Mowgli

November 26, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Fans might have been scratching their heads when they heard that Pete Wentz and Ashlee Simpson-Wentz had named their son Bronx Mowgli last week, but the Fall Out Boy bassist says no one “has the real story” when it comes to their newborn son’s name.

”“The Jungle Book’ was something that me and Ashlee bonded over. It’s a cool name,” Pete told Ryan Seacrest Tuesday on his morning radio show, “On Air With Ryan Seacrest,” about the name Mowgli.

A-Rod To Spend Thanksgiving In NYC With Madonna’s Family

November 25, 2008

NEW YORK, NY

Madonna was finally granted a preliminary divorce from Guy Ritchie last Friday, and now Access Hollywood breaks the news that Madonna and New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez will spend their first Thanksgiving together at Rodriguez’s place in New York.

A-Rod will be hosting a dinner in his Manhattan apartment for Madonna, and her kids, Lourdes, Rocco and David, and their mutual manager, Guy Oseary.

Cynthia Rodriguez, who filed for divorce in July after more than five years of marriage to A-Rod, wrote an email to a close friend detailing A-Rod’s and Madonna’s holiday plans.

“My 6-foot-3, 220-pound soul-less, soon-to-be ex-husband is abandoning his kids on Thanksgiving to be with Madonna… She called and he ran on her command back to New York City . . . Gross!” Cynthia wrote.

More details… after the jump!

George Clooney Welcomes Hugh Jackman To ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Club

November 25, 2008

NEW YORK CITY, N.Y.

George Clooney has been crowned People’s “Sexiest Man Alive” two times, first in 1997 and then in 2006. But his words of wisdom for the current “Sexiest” guy came in a late night phone call, saying, “Shut up, Jackman!’’

ROLL CALL: David Cook: ‘It’s An Interesting Time To Be A Homosexual’

November 24, 2008

By Jesse Spero

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Plus, Jada Pinkett Smith says there are no divas in her house. Nicole and Keith want their baby to have a Southern drawl. And, Hayden Panettiere saves the fashion world with a new bag.

Get your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans inside!

Billy Ray’s Sweet 16 Birthday Present For Miley

November 24, 2008

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Miley Cyrus may have already closed Disneyland down for an early celebration of her Sweet 16 birthday, but that was just the beginning of the celebration for the Disney star. Miley’s dad, Billy Ray Cyrus, may have gotten his daughter the best possible gift for a young singing sensation and it’s not a new Mercedes.

Angelina Jolie: Call Me & Clint ‘Clintelina’

November 22, 2008

LONDON, U.K.

Almost every day, world-famous couple Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are referred to in the news as “Brangelina” — and the “Changeling” star said she doesn’t mind, despite rumors to the contrary.

“Honestly, I don’t have a thought either way,” she told the U.K.‘s Telegraph. “Although on the set of ‘Changeling,’ [director] Clint [Eastwood] was calling us ‘Clintelina.’ I think that sounds funnier.”