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Hulk Hogan Tell-All Book
Posted on 22. Mar, 2009 by CSS.
Just in case you didn’t have a big enough window into The Wonderful World of the Hogan’s on their VH1 reality series, wrestling legend Terry Bollea, perhaps best known as Hulk Hogan, has inked a six-figure deal with St. Martin’s Press to pen an account of his life.
According to veteran celebrity snitch Cindy Adams, the 320 page memoir–with a 16-page color photo insert–will cover The Hulk’s humble beginnings as a boy growing up in Tampa, his two-decade marriage to Lina Bollea, and of course, his career as a 12-time World Heavyweight Champ and six-time World Wrestling Federation Champ.
Perhaps most notably, Hulk will discuss his son Nick’s near-fatal car crash that left a young Marine brain-dead. The Hogan’s conduct in the wake of the crash left the family open to public scorn.
Here’s an excerpt from page 52 of the memoir:
“I grasped the side of the car with my hands when I finally saw Nick my only son folded up like an accordion with his head down by the gas pedal. I could see he was alive . . . for a second I was relieved. Then the chaos set in. The noise of engines and sirens. A saw. Paramedics pulling his friend John from the seat. So much blood. I can’t describe how panicked I was. The police and firefighters surrounding us seemed panicked, too. The firefighters started cutting the side of the car open. I’m still standing there when I hear my boy screaming, ‘No, no, no, stop! Stop! You’re gonna cut my legs off. Dad! Just unbuckle the seat belt . . . !’ So I reach in and I push the button on his seat belt, and Nick crawls out.”
“But not John. John wasn’t moving.”
Hulk Hogan’s autobiography goes on sale Oct. 27.
My only guess is that with the release of his tell-all, the never to be out done Linda Hogan’s won’t be far behind!!
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Hilary Duff Shells Out Fabulous Tips!
Posted on 15. Mar, 2009 by CSS.
Lizzie McGuire’s a real big spender.
Actress Hilary Duff, who famously feuded with her Bonnie And Clyde predecessor Faye Dunaway earlier this year, is earning a reputation as one of Tinseltown’s biggest tippers.
Hils never tips fives, tens, or even twenties–oh no–nothing but hundreds will do for the 21-year-old daughter of a former makeup artist, who was often on the receiving end of lousy tips.
Star Magazine spies dish:
After getting her hair dyed and styled at the Byron and Tracey Salon in Beverly Hills, the singer left an extra $200 on top of a $250 bil.
“She slips hundreds to everyone, from valets and restroom attendants to Starbucks cashiers,” says a pal.
Way to go Hilary! I always like to hear about generosity from stars!
Check out this related star generosity story About David Spade.
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'Watchmen' Takes Top Spot Over Weekend Box Office Sales:
Posted on 08. Mar, 2009 by CSS.
Watchmen captivated audiences this weekend. The comic book thriller–starring Billy Crudup, Matthew Goode, Jackie Earle Haley, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Malin Akerman, and Patrick Wilson–conquered the weekend box office, earning $55.7 million in its first three days in theaters, according to early studio estimates.
The two hour, 41 minute film opened on 3,611 screens, the most ever for an R-rated movie. Even with consumers paying more for a ticket at the cinema than they did two years ago, Watchmen failed to top 2007’s 300, which earned $70 million during its opening weekend — a record for March openings.
The movie is set in 1985 America in which costumed superheroes are part of everyday society.
Tyler Perry’s ‘Madea Goes to Jail, which topped the box office two weekends in a row, dropped to No. 2, making $8.8 million, bringing total earning to $76.5 million.
The action/thriller Taken, starring Liam Neeson as a former CIA agent ($7.5 million), Academy Award-winner Slumdog Millionaire ($6.9 million), and Kevin James’ Paul Blart: Mall Cop ($4.2 million) rounded out the Top 5.
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New Clothing Line For Madonna
Posted on 07. Mar, 2009 by CSS.
Madonna is in talks to create a collection with Christian Audigier designer Ed Hardy. The Hard Candy star has been offered six-figure sum to create a new line of tattoo-inspired T-shirts for the upscale fashion house, Britain’s Daily Mirror reported on Friday.
The proposed collection would be the the second for Madge, who designed a line of threads for H&M in 2007.
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Sharon Osbourne Getting Sued Over "Charm School" Fight
Posted on 03. Mar, 2009 by CSS.
A former contestant VH1’s Rock of Love: Charm School is suing former host Sharon Osbourne over a violent altercation that resulted during the taping of the reality series.
The former X Factor judge has been accused of grabbing Megan Hauserman, 27, by the hair, scratching her, and pouring a drink over her during the taping of the Charm School Reunion Show last December.
According to the lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles on Monday, Megan was “grievously and permanently injured and hurt in her health, strength and activity” and “will be prevented from attending to any occupation in the future.”
The former Playboy model has alleged battery, negligence, and an intention to inflict emotional distress. A jury trial has been requested, along with possible punitive damages to include past, present and future medical expenses, loss of earnings and loss of business opportunities.
“It’s pretty hard to deny what happened on the video,” Megan’s lawyer Warren J. Binder said in an interview with the Associated Press on Monday.
The fracas broke out between the two women after Megan accused Sharon of only being famous for managing a “brain dead rocker,” an obvious dig at the 56-year-old’s longtime husband, rocker Ozzy Osbourne.
Earlier this year, Sharon defended her actions, saying: “It shows you how dumb she is. Anyone who knows anything about me knows not to say anything about my family or you’re going to get it.”
I totally side with Sharon on this one and the fact that this chick is trying to sue her is just idiotic- I can’t imagine anything coming of it.. Sharon’s a badass, you just don’t mess with that!
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Britney Spears 'Circus' Tour Ticket Sales Way Down!
Posted on 02. Mar, 2009 by CSS.
Britney Spears will face lots of empty seats when her eagerly-awaited “Circus” Concert Tour rolls into the Big Top this Thursday.
“Group sales are down considerably,” a production source blabbed to MSNBC on Sunday, “and then you’ve got individual tickets that cost as much as $500 apiece. That’s a lot of money to spend on an artist who isn’t a sure bet right now.”
The Circus Starring Britney Spears opens in New Orleans on March 3.
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Russell Simmons Ordered To Shell Out $40 Grand A Month In Child Support:
Posted on 01. Mar, 2009 by CSS.
The divorce between Kimora Lee Simmons and Russell Simmons has finally come to a close. The two separated in early 2006, filing for divorce in 2008. Now it seems like Kimora Lee got exactly what she wanted out of the proceedings. She will get $20,000 a month in child support for each of her daughters, Ming and Akoi until they turn 19; and every three years until they turn 16 he will have to buy them a new car costing at least $60,000. Russell also gets no custody, with very rigid visitation rights. He will only get to see them every eight weeks, and even then a nanny as well as a bodyguard must be present at all times.
Simmons has agreed to pay child support for daughters, Ming, 9, and Aoki, 6, of $20,000 each per month until the girls turn 19, according to court papers filed Thursday in Los Angeles.
Lee Simmons also won sole legal and physical custody of the girls, with monitored visitation for Simmons.
“When the children are in [Simmons's] custody, they shall be accompanied at all times by a nanny and security person,” the filing reads.
Simmons also agreed to provide a new car, worth at least $60,000, for the children’s use, until they turn 16. The car will be replaced every three years, documents show.
The papers also outline a meticulous, seven-page agreement on Simmons’s visitation rights, giving him access to the girls every eighth week during their school year and on various holidays.
-From People
This divorce hasn’t been exactly bitter, at least in the public eye, and the two have long been seen canoodling with their respective significant others. Kimora, for one, has been dating Djimon Hounsou, and has hinted at their engagement. She is also pregnant with his baby. Russell has been seen out with various young women.
Considering how the divorce was finally settled, I imagine that Kimora acted like the self-important diva she is throughout the entire process. She’s not known for being easy to work with. Even E! wanted to pull her show from their network because she was being difficult. Her diva antics are probably what ultimately got her full custody of the girls with such rigid visitation rules. He’s always struck me as a zen, yoga-loving guy, and I wonder under what grounds she was able to so severely limit her children’s interaction with their father.
Also curious is the car agreement. The girls each get a car every three years until they turn 16 – which would be the age at which they would actually get to use the car. Wouldn’t it make more sense if he had to buy them a car for their 16th birthday? Well – that’s Hollywood divorce for you.
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Kathy Griffin Inks $2 million Publishing Deal For Memoir
Posted on 24. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
No wonder Kathy Griffin has a big smile on her face. The comedienne has inked a $2 million deal to publish her upcoming memoir with Random House’s Ballantine imprint, The New York Observer revealed on Monday.
Congrats Kathy! Can’t wait to read it!!
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Angelina Jolie Searching For The Perfect $20 Million Necklace For 2009 Oscars
Posted on 20. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
Angelina Jolie is hunting for a $20 million necklace to wear to the 2009 Oscars this Sunday night.
According to OK!, the actress has bounced to several leading New York retailers in search of the perfect piece of jewelry to don for her big night.
Angelina is nominated in the best actress category for her role in the 2008 Clint Eastwood film Changeling.
“She’s been driving all the high-end jewelers crazy,” one unnamed source chuckles. “She’s looking for the impossible.”
“She really wants it to be a show-stopper and is making sure that she is the one everyone has their eyes on this Sunday.”
The 81st Annual Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC @ 8PM Sunday night.
I wonder if her need to have all the attention and be a ’showstopper’ has anything to do with the fact that Jen will be their as well…. hmmm
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Mackenzie Philips Book Tell-All Book
Posted on 17. Feb, 2009 by CSS.
Mackenzie Phillips will release a tell-all book about her life through a publishing deal with Simon & Schuster, the 49-year-old actress announced on Tuesday.
Mackenzie, the daughter of John Phillips and stepdaughter of Michelle Phillips, of The Mamas and The Papas, has struggled with a crippling addiction to drugs throughout most of her adult life.
“I’ve always known I would write this book,” says the former One Day At A Time star.
“As the famous daughter of a famous rock star there are plenty tales of trashed hotel rooms, a 301-foot empty swimming pool, drugs (if you hadn’t heard), and off-the-charts hedonism. But ultimately, it’s about the shadow that fell over my life when I was young and full of hope and promise, and how I survived, got clean, and found that the person underneath that gray cloud of drugs and (let’s admit it) bad parenting was pretty okay.”
Michelle’s autobiography is scheduled for release in March 2010.
Could this book be perfect timing to help Mackenzie pay legal bills and fines she accrued after her August arrest, which resulted in Mackenzie being ordered into a drug diversion program by a Los Angeles judge - after pleading guilty to a felony drug charges.
