DONALD TRUMP made his big announcement yesterday. And despite rumors that he was going to endorse NEWT GINGRICH, he actually threw his support behind MITT ROMNEY.
Roseanne is Running for President
ROSEANNE is following through on her threat to run for president. She has officially filed papers seeking to become the Green Party candidate.
--She told the party, quote, "I will barnstorm American living rooms. Mainstream media will be unable to ignore me, but more importantly they will be unable to overlook the needs of average Americans in the run-up to the 2012 election."
--In a separate statement, she expressed her dislike for the two major parties . . . quote, "The Democrats and Republicans have proven that they are servants . . . bought and paid for by the 1% . . . who are not doing what's in the best interest of the American people."
--One of Roseanne's key issues is MARIJUANA. She wants it legalized and sold BY Americans TO Americans.
Kris Humphries Has Never Seen Any of His Wedding Gifts
One of the many things KRIS HUMPHRIES and KIM KARDASHIAN are arguing about is their wedding gifts . . . which include a Ferrari.
--According to HollywoodLife.com, Kim is basically hoarding the gifts, and he hasn't seen any of them since the wedding back in August.
--Kris thinks the gifts should have at least been split 50-50 . . . but not because he wants them for himself. He thinks they should all be RETURNED.
--A source says, quote, "He's read in the magazines that she's returned some of the gifts and exchanged them for Rolex watches. He also heard a rumor she returned the gifts and gave the money to charity, but he doesn't know about that either."
(--Hollywood Life also claims that if Kim and Kris end up in divorce court, the trial is likely to be TELEVISED.
Is Kim Kardashian Hooking Up With Jets Quarterback Mark Sanchez?
KIM KARDASHIAN may have found a new athlete to grind up against. There's a rumor going around that Kim has been secretly getting it on with New York Jets quarterback MARK SANCHEZ.
--Sources say she first started hitting that BEFORE she dated KRIS HUMPHRIES. And they've been back at it since that relationship ended.
--One source says, quote, "Kim and Mark like to meet in hotels for dinner dates and flings. Whenever Kim is in New York, they hang out. They are very careful with not being seen together, Mark is seeing someone!"
Brad Pitt Sometimes Shoves Coca-Cola Down His Kids' Throats to Get Them Up in the Morning
Maybe BRAD PITT isn't the most perfect parent ever. On an upcoming episode of "Inside the Actors' Studio", Brad admits that he sometimes shoves caffeine in his kids' faces to get them moving in the morning.
--He says, quote, "I admit there's times like, 'We gotta get up. Get up! Here's your shoes. Here's your shoes. Drink this Coke. Drink this Coca-Cola. Drink it all. Right now! Drink it! Drink it! Drink it!' Just so we could get 'em up and going."
--Brad also reveals that his favorite curse word is the one that stars with a "C" and rhymes with ROCK. He says it's, quote, "underused."
--And his favorite word overall is DADDY. (--The show airs next Friday.)
It's Official: Paula Abdul Has Been Dropped from "X Factor"
Yesterday, PAULA ABDUL released a statement confirming that SIMON COWELL dropped her from "X Factor".
--She said, quote, "I won't be returning to 'The X Factor' next season. I've learned through my longevity in this industry that business decisions often times override personal considerations.
--"Simon and I have been communicating about this for a while now, and I have absolute understanding of the situation. Simon is, and will remain a dear friend of mine and I've treasured my experience working [on the show] this past season.
--"I want nothing more than for 'The X Factor' to exceed ALL of their wildest dreams. This truly has been a blessing and I am most grateful."
--Simon later released a statement on this so-called "bloodbath," which included the dismissal of host STEVE JONES and judge NICOLE SCHERZINGER. But Simon gave Paula some extra lovin'.
--He said, quote, "I want to say a massive thank you to Paula, Nicole and Steve for being part of 'The X Factor' last year. We had a lot of fun making the show together and importantly, we found some real talent and stars.
--"You do develop friendships with the people you work with . . . and Paula, in particular, is a very close friend and I expect to be working with her on another project in the near future."
Justin Bieber's Dad Beat Up His Own Nephew . . . For Suggesting He Lives Off Justin
JUSTIN BIEBER'S dad JEREMY reportedly beat his own nephew about the head and neck outside a bar earlier this month . . . for suggesting that he just lives off his son's success.
--Jeremy . . . who's 37-years-old . . . was drinking at a bar in Ontario, Canada with his 20-year-old nephew Tylor.
--For reasons unknown, Tylor started razzing Jeremy, saying he, quote, "wouldn't be anything if it weren't for Justin."
--Jeremy went off. A source says, quote, "He started pushing Tylor in the chest, knocking him back and angrily telling him he wanted to be called by his own name, screaming, 'I'm Jeremy Bieber!'"
--Tylor tried to do the smart thing and leave, but Jeremy followed him outside, grabbed him by his coat and punched him repeatedly in the face.
--Tylor took off running and Jeremy went back into the bar. A source says he, quote, "strolled back inside, bought the whole bar drinks and started playing pool like nothing happened."
(--Although Justin and his dad have a good relationship, the "National Enquirer" claims Jeremy has a history of drug and alcohol abuse and a long criminal record. They also say he's never held a full-time job for long and makes money selling autographed photos of Justin on the Internet.)
It's Official: Adele Will Return with a Performance at the Grammys
After weeks of speculation, ADELE has announced that she WILL perform at the Grammys. It will be her first performance since undergoing vocal cord surgery back in October.
--She Tweeted, quote, "Ima be, Ima be singing at the Grammys. It's been so long I started to forget I was a singer! I can't wait, speak soon."
--She also released a statement saying, quote, "I'm immensely proud to have been asked to perform . . . and for it to be my first performance in months is very exciting and of course nerve-wracking, but what a way to get back into it all."
--The Grammys air live on Sunday, February 12th. LL Cool J is hosting . . . and the list of performers also includes: Coldplay, Foo Fighters, Rihanna, Bruno Mars, Paul McCartney, Nicki Minaj, Taylor Swift, Jason Aldean and Kelly Clarkson.
"Live! with Kelly" Is Still Holding Auditions to Find Regis Philbin's Replacement, Here's the Latest
"Live! with Kelly" hasn't zeroed in on a new co-host for KELLY RIPA yet . . . but several former guest hosts are being brought back in for a second audition.
--Executive producer MICHAEL GELMAN says, quote, "We've just scratched the surface of people out there . . . we have enjoyed a lot of people who have already co-hosted, and we're bringing a bunch of them back for more 'dates.'"
--That first batch of callbacks will include: JERRY O'CONNELL, DANA CARVEY, SETH MEYERS and former New York Giant MICHAEL STRAHAN. But that doesn't mean these five are the finalists.
--Gelman adds, quote, "I'm not saying there's a short list . . . every day we get new revelations about who the new host should or shouldn't be. The chemistry is key . . . and not just with Kelly, but with the audience and the staff and the format."
Adam Sandler Will Star in the "Candyland" Movie
It's already silly enough that they're making a movie out of the children's board game "Candyland". But the whole thing just got sillier. A LOT sillier.
--Because ADAM SANDLER is going to star in it.
--No plot details have been released, but maybe this won't be as bad as it sounds . . . because it's going to be written by ROBERT SMIGEL, the GENIUS behind Triumph the Insult Comic Dog.
Demi Moore Has Been Hospitalized for Stress and Exhaustion . . . and Maybe Substance Abuse
DEMI MOORE was rushed to the hospital Monday night. Her rep blamed STRESS and EXHAUSTION.
--Here's the official statement . . . quote, "Because of the stresses in her life right now, Demi has chosen to seek professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health.
--"She looks forward to getting well and is grateful for the support of her family and friends."
--But TMZ says there was more to it than that. They claim 911 was called to Demi's home Monday night at 10:45 due to SUBSTANCE ABUSE . . . and that's what she's seeking treatment for.
--A source told E! Online that it was a female friend of Demi's who called 911. She told the operator Demi was shaking and, quote, "acting like she was suffering from a seizure."
--Demi split from husband ASHTON KUTCHER back in November because of his alleged cheating. She's been spending most of her time since then NOT EATING.
--Due to her hospitalization, Demi has dropped out of "Lovelace" . . . the movie about legendary porno star LINDA LOVELACE. Demi was going to play feminist icon GLORIA STEINEM.
Heidi Klum and Seal Have a Prenup
SEAL was on "Ellen" yesterday talking about his divorce from HEIDI KLUM while still wearing his wedding ring. (???)
--Of course, Ellen asked him what that was about and he responded saying wearing the ring is a symbol of how connected they still are and that both he and Heidi were "shocked" that they were ending their marriage.
--Despite being "shocked" by their own divorce, "Us Weekly" says that Heidi and Seal have a prenuptial agreement. Which is probably good for Heidi because she's worth a LOT more than he is.
--Not that Seal is broke or anything. He's worth somewhere around $15 million. But that's nothing compared to Heidi.
--Thanks to her TV shows, jewelry line, modeling and other ventures, she's amassed a fortune in the neighborhood of $70 million.
Khloe Kardashian Is Getting Her Own Radio Show in Dallas
If you don't get enough of the KARDASHIANS on TV, then I've got good news for you . . . if you live in Dallas, that is: KHLOE KARDASHIAN is getting her own radio show.
--She'll do whatever it is she's going to do from Noon to 1:00 P.M. every weekday on MIX 102.9 in Dallas. The show is called "The Mix Up with Khloe Kardashian Odom" . . . and it debuts on Monday.
--Sadly, it sounds like it's only going to last through the NBA season, while her husband LAMAR ODOM plays for the Dallas Mavericks. After that, they move back to L.A. Lamar was traded from the Lakers before the season began.
(--Khloe actually has radio experience. In 2009, she had a noontime show on Miami's Y100 . . . and she's had temporary gigs on 104.3 MYfm in Los Angeles.)
Did Cameron Diaz Have Plastic Surgery?
CAMERON DIAZ'S face is looking a little funky these days, and RadarOnline.com spoke with a plastic surgeon who thinks she's had some work done.
--The doctor says her excessively smooth forehead suggests "overdone botox." And her smooth, shiny face could be the result of "laser treatments or chemical peels."
Wednesday TV Reminders
--"American Idol" [Auditions Show] . . . 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. on Fox.
--"Touch" [Series Premiere] . . . 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. on Fox. Kiefer Sutherland plays a widower whose mute son can predict the future through numbers.
--"Hot in Cleveland" . . . 10:00 to 10:30 P.M. on TV Land. Joe Jonas and Jennifer Love Hewitt guest star. They play the children of Valerie Bertinelli and Wendie Malick's characters, and they're announcing their engagement.
Martin Scorsese's Paris adventure Hugo leads the Academy Awards with 11 nominations, among them best picture and the latest director slot for the Oscar-winning filmmaker.
--Also nominated for best picture Tuesday: the silent film The Artist; the family drama The Descendants; the Sept. 11 tale Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close; the Deep South drama The Help; the romantic fantasy Midnight in Paris; the sports tale Moneyball; the family chronicle The Tree of Life; and the World War I epic War Horse.
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-The nominations set up a best-picture showdown between the top films at the Golden Globes: best musical or comedy recipient The Artist and best drama winner The Descendants.
--The Artist ran second with 10 nominations.
--George Clooney, Meryl Streep, Brad Pitt and Octavia Spencer were among the performers receiving Oscar nominations
--Here are highlights of the big categories:
Actor in a Leading Role
Demián Bichir in "A Better Life"
George Clooney in "The Descendants"
Jean Dujardin in "The Artist"
Gary Oldman in "Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy"
Brad Pitt in "Moneyball"
Actor in a Supporting Role
Kenneth Branagh in "My Week with Marilyn"
Jonah Hill in "Moneyball"
Nick Nolte in "Warrior"
Christopher Plummer in "Beginners"
Max von Sydow in "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close"
Actress in a Leading Role
Glenn Close in "Albert Nobbs"
Viola Davis in "The Help"
Rooney Mara in "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"
Meryl Streep in "The Iron Lady"
Michelle Williams in "My Week with Marilyn"
Actress in a Supporting Role
Bérénice Bejo in "The Artist"
Jessica Chastain in "The Help"
Melissa McCarthy in "Bridesmaids"
Janet McTeer in "Albert Nobbs"
Octavia Spencer in "The Help"
You can see the complete list of nominees at http://www.oscars.org/awards/academyawards/84/nominees.html
Did Jim Carrey's Daughter Get Special Treatment on "American Idol"?
JIM CARREY'S 24-year-olddaughter JANE CARREY was shown auditioning for "American Idol" on Sunday night's episode . . . and she did get a "golden ticket" to Hollywood.
--But RadarOnline.com claims Jane got preferential treatment from "Idol".
--A so-called "source" says, quote, "Her audition was pre-arranged with the producers. She did not wait and line up for hours or days outside . . . she had a time, she showed up and went in."
--Somewhat ironically, on the show Jane discussed how being the kid of a celebrity, quote, "helps and hurts." She explained, quote, "Everyone growing up has their issue with identity and trying to find themselves.
--"It's difficult kind of growing up in the shadow of something and trying to find your place in the world, under the huge shadow . . .
--"I feel like there's kind of this pressure to maybe be better, because if I make it somewhere, I run the risk of people saying 'Oh you only got there because of this.'"
Kim Kardashian Says Her Marriage Couldn't Be a Sham Because Her Divorce Was a "Bad Business Decision"
KIM KARDASHIAN is still defending her marriage against those who claim it was all just a SHAM. Here's the latest . . .
--Kim says there's no way the marriage was a gimmick because filing for divorce was a BAD BUSINESS DECISION . . . and she doesn't make those.
--Yesterday on "Live! With Kelly", Kim said, quote, "I'm a smart businesswoman, I would have stayed married longer. This was a bad business decision. I really didn't think following my heart would create this much backlash."
--She's also sticking to her story that she didn't make all the money off the wedding that the media claims she did.
--She added, quote, "I definitely tried everything I could [to save it], but also heard stories of people who had kids and stayed married for years and it didn't end up working out.
--"I want babies and that forever love and if I felt in my heart that this wasn't right, why wait years for the same result?"
Tracy Morgan Should Be Fine After Collapsing
TRACY MORGAN collapsed in Utah on Sunday and had to be rushed to the hospital. But he WILL NOT DIE.
--Obviously, everyone's first thought was that drugs and alcohol were involved. But hospital officials say that neither was found in his system. Tracy's rep says he was brought down by a combination of exhaustion and altitude.
--Tracy is a diabetic, and he had a kidney transplant in 2010. He's 43 years old.
--Tracy himself Tweeted, quote, "Superman ran into a little kryptonite. The high altitude in Utah shook up this kid from Brooklyn."
--Tracy is expected to be back to work on "30 Rock" today.
Kevin Federline Was Rushed to the Hospital with Chest Pains.
KEVIN FEDERLINE was rushed to the hospital with CHEST PAINS on Sunday. Will he die? Probably not.
--It happened in Australia, where your man K-Fed is participating in a celebrity weight loss show called "Excess Baggage". The trouble started during a game of Australian Rules Football.
--In addition to chest pains, Kevin also had an elevated pulse rate. But luckily for mankind, he did NOT suffer a heart attack. He was kept at the hospital overnight as a precaution.
--Kevin is 33 years old, six feet tall and 231 pounds.
Tom Cruise's Daughter Isabella Has a Boyfriend
TOM CRUISE'S daughter Isabella has a boyfriend. His name is Eddie Frencher, and he's in his early 20s. (--Isabella is 19.)
--"People" magazine says he's some kind of indie musician.
Tracy Morgan Hospitalized After Collapsing at Sundance
People.com is reporting that TRACY MORGAN was rushed to hospital in Park City, Utah, on Sunday after collapsing at the Sundance Film Festival, according to reports.
--The 30 Rock actor, 43, fell unconscious following the Creative Coalition Spotlight Awards dinner, where he accepted the Spotlight Initiative Award, according to the Hollywood Reporter. He was taken to Park City Medical Center.
--A spokeswoman for the hospital said no drugs or alcohol were found in his system. The actor's rep denied Morgan had been drinking, despite reports that said he seemed out of control at the dinner, yelling and falling down.
--In a statement, the rep said Morgan was hospitalized "from a combination of exhaustion and altitude, Tracy is seeking medical attention," adding: "He is with his fiancée [Megan Wallover] and grateful to the Park City Medical Center for their care. Any reports of Tracy consuming alcohol are 100% false."
--Morgan's current status was not known. The actor, who has diabetes, underwent a kidney transplant in December 2010.
Did Steven Tyler "Butcher" the National Anthem Yesterday . . . or Not?
STEVEN TYLER performed the National Anthem before yesterday's New England Patriots / Baltimore Ravens game . . . and it wasn't exactly a BEAUTIFUL rendition.
--For the most part, it was exactly what you'd expect out of a Steven Tyler National Anthem . . . only maybe a little worse. But apparently people were expecting MUCH more, because it seems like everyone is SLAMMING him for it.
--Most of the haters were ragging on Steven's voice. (--Steven got ALMOST all of the words right. He sang, quote, "and the rockets' red glare as bombs bursting in air" instead of "and the rockets' red glare, THE bombs bursting in air.")
--The Associated Press is saying it wouldn't have gotten him a Golden Ticket to Hollywood . . . Deadspin.com called it one of the worst anthems of all time . . . RadarOnline.com said he "butchered" it . . .
--And FoxSports.com columnist Jason Whitlock Tweeted, "Steven Tyler [was] far more obscene than JANET JACKSON'S[rhymes with BITTY]."
--One site said he "screeched and murdered" the Anthem, and asked, quote, "How is this guy supposed to pass as a judge on a singing competition when he does this?" Others wondered if he was sick or had lost his voice.
Heidi Klum and Seal Are Breaking Up
At this point, no celebrity breakup should be surprising. Still, HEIDI KLUM and SEAL have always seemed like that one famous couple that MIGHT actually make it.
--Well, they didn't. They announced yesterday that it's over. They said, quote, "While we have enjoyed seven very loving, loyal and happy years of marriage, after much soul-searching we have decided to separate.
--"We have had the deepest respect for one another throughout our relationship and continue to love each other very much, but we have grown apart. This is an amicable process and protecting the well-being of our children remains our top priority, especially during this time of transition."
--Heidi and Seal got married in 2005, and they've thrown a big party to renew their vows every year since. They have three children together, ages 2, 5 and 6. Heidi also has a 7-year-old daughter from a previous relationship.
Katy Perry Has Unfollowed Russell Brand on Twitter
And now we KNOW it's over: KATY PERRY has officially unfollowed RUSSELL BRAND on Twitter. As of early this morning, Russell was still following Katy.
--Apparently, things have gotten so bad between them that the only way they communicate anymore is over the phone or through e-mail. A source says, quote, "She's limiting those interactions. He's being so atrocious that she feels like she never really knew him."
Simon Cowell Has Called Off His Engagement
SIMON COWELL has called off his engagement to girlfriend Mezhgan Hussainy. But he's not ruling the relationship dead yet.
--He says, quote, "It's quite a complicated relationship. We have had a break from each other, and we are still incredibly close. I'm vulnerable. It's not on, it's not off, it's somewhere in the middle. I don't know if I will ever get married, but I am happy."
--Two years ago, Simon suggested that Mezhgan could be THE ONE. But now he says, quote, "I have been pretty good about not talking about my private stuff, but I got caught up in the moment."
"American Idol" Lost Another 4 Million Viewers Thursday Night
"American Idol" continued to slip in the ratings with its second episode. Last Thursday's show attracted 17.7 million viewers. That was down 4 million from Wednesday's premiere, which had 21.6 million viewers.
--This season's numbers are about 5 million viewers off last year's pace . . . when "Idol" premiered to 26.2 million viewers, and the second episode drew 22.9 million.
--On Thursday, "The Big Bang Theory" had 15.9 million viewers, which means it was less than 2 million viewers away from upsetting "Idol".
(--Obviously, if "Idol's" ratings settle in at 5 million below last year's numbers, there's going to be some concern. That's a steep drop off. But we're just two episodes in, so it seems early to call this the beginning of the end.)
Is The Friendship of George Clooney and Brad Pitt At Risk Because of Their Girlfriends?
GEORGE CLOONEY and BRAD PITT are best buddies. But their friendship might not last forever . . . because they're having GIRLFRIEND PROBLEMS.
--"Us Weekly" says ANGELINA JOLIE hates George's new girlfriend, former pro rasslin' minx STACY KEIBLER. But at the same time, George isn't a fan of Angelina's, either.
--And things got uncomfortable when the four of them flew on a private jet to a film festival earlier this month. A source says, quote, "Angelina refused to acknowledge that Stacy was even on the plane.
--"Angelina went out of her way to ignore her, from takeoff to landing. She would not even look Stacy's way. She was NOT having it!"
--The reason Angelina hates Stacy is because she's not a, quote, "girly girl."
--And that might be at the root of why George doesn't like Angelina. A source says, quote, "He thinks Angelina is boring and not good company at all. He does not like to spend time with her."
Are Taylor Swift and Zac Efron Dating?
Is ZAC EFRON setting himself up to be a future TAYLOR SWIFT song lyric? "Us Weekly" says Zac and Taylor were spotted having dinner at an Italian restaurant in Los Angeles earlier this month.
--A source says, quote, "They were deep in conversation and very giggly."
--But another source says it was NOT a romantic hookup . . . quote, "They were in L.A. doing press stuff together, and after they were done, they decided to grab dinner. They have been friends a long time."
(--Zac and Taylor both provide voices for "The Lorax", which is hitting theaters in March.)
Chris Brown Says He's Not Hooking Up With Rihanna
CHRIS BROWN is NOT back with RIHANNA, casually or otherwise. His rep says, quote, "He and Rihanna are just friends. He is with his girlfriend, Karrueche, and is not cheating." (--Yes, Karrueche is the name of Chris' girlfriend.
Ryan Seacrest Is Getting His Own Cable Network
RYAN SEACREST is launching his own cable network. It will be called AXS TV . . . pronounced "Access TV" . . . and it'll feature stuff like "behind-the-scenes coverage of concerts, red carpets and awards shows."
--AXS will be a revamp of HDNet . . . which is owned by Dallas Mavericks owner MARK CUBAN. Ryan will be working WITH Cuban to transform the network.
--AXS TV is expected to launch sometime this summer.
"American Idol" Premiere Ratings Were Down 18% from Last Season
The 11th season premiere of "American Idol" attracted 21.6 million viewers, which was down 18% from the 26.25 million that tuned in for last season's premiere.
--That's the biggest premiere ratings freefall . . . from season to season . . . in the show's history. It's also the lowest-rated season opener since "Idol's" first season premiere, which had 9.85 million viewers.
--Even if this is the beginning of the end, it's going to be a while before "Idol"falls low enough to be canceled. After all, "X Factor"averaged about half of the audience "Idol"had Wednesday night, and it's coming back for at least another year.
Sorry . . . There Aren't Going to be Kardashian Barbie Dolls After All
Tragic news to report this morning: Your young daughters will NOT get to play with KARDASHIAN Barbies . . . because they're not being made.
--We don't know if there WAS a deal in place and it got scrapped . . . or if the whole thing was bogus to begin with.
--But here's an official statement from Mattel . . . quote, "As popular as the Kardashian sisters are, at this point in time we are not manufacturing Barbie-branded Kardashian dolls."
If Marky Mark Wahlberg Was on One of those 9/11 Planes, He Would Have Whooped the Terrorists and Landed It Safely
MARKY MARK WAHLBERG was supposed to be on one of the planes that hit the World Trade Center on September 11th, 2001 . . . but he ended up taking an earlier flight.
--And it's too bad. Because if he was on that plane, the only casualties would have been the terrorists. Yes, he really said THAT.
--Check out what Marky Mark told "Men's Journal" . . . quote, "If I was on that plane with my kids, it wouldn't have went down like it did.
--"There would have been a lot of blood in that first-class cabin and then me saying, 'OK, we're going to land somewhere safely. Don't worry.'"
--But in his defense, he DID apologize pretty quickly for suggesting he could have done a better job than the other passengers who died in the air on September 11th, 2001.
--He said, quote, "To suggest I would have done anything differently than the passengers on that plane was irresponsible. To speculate about such a situation is ridiculous to begin with.
--"I deeply apologize to the families of the victims that my answer came off as insensitive, it was certainly not my intention."
Nick Jonas Says None of the Jonas Brothers Are Gay
Have you ever wondered what would happen if one of the JONAS BROTHERS came out of the closet?
--The gay magazine "The Advocate" asked NICK JONAS for his take on that.
--Nick said, quote, "I have to separate us from the equation because THE THREE OF US AREN'T GAY. If someone in our position came out, I'd hope the support [we get from our fans] would carry over, and that their fans would love them just the same."
--Nick said that he has no problem with homosexuality, despite his Christian upbringing . . . quote, "We believed you should love all others as you want to be loved, because everyone should be treated equally.
--"That's helped me have an understanding of people on different journeys and in different walks of life. We're all the same, because we all want to be loved."
--However, Nick danced around the issue of gay marriage. He said, quote, "My thoughts on gay marriage are that everyone has the right to love and be loved, and that's the position I take."
Have Rihanna and Chris Brown Been Hooking Up for a Year?
So-called "sources" tell "Us Weekly" that RIHANNA and CHRIS BROWN have been secretly hooking up for the past year.
--Supposedly, they meet up casually whenever she's in L.A. One of the sources says, quote, "They can't get enough of each other. I don't see it ending well.
--"Rihanna loves to live dangerously, and talking to and hooking up with Chris is all part of that."
--February 8th will be the three-year anniversary of the vicious beating Chris delivered to Rihanna the night before the 2009 Grammys.
Most Guys Would Use Their "Hall Pass" on Katy Perry and Rihanna
The website AshleyMadison.com . . . which is a place you go when you want to find someone to have an AFFAIR with . . . has released the results of its annual Celebrity Hall Pass survey.
--They asked 25,000 subscribers which celebrity they'd choose if their spouse gave them permission.
--The guys went straight for newly-single KATY PERRY. She was followed by RIHANNA and MILA KUNIS.
--The rest of the Top 10 is . . .
#4.) Salma Hayek
#5.) Jennifer Aniston
#6.) Scarlett Johansson
#7.) Sofia Vergara
#8.) Blake Lively
#9.) Kim Kardashian
#10.) Sarah Palin (???)
The CW Is Developing a "Sex and the City" Prequel Series
That "Sex and the City" prequel is finally coming . . . to the CW.
--They're developing a drama based on Candace Bushnell's "Sex and the City" prequel book series, "The Carrie Diaries".
Even the President Celebrated Betty White's Birthday
BETTY WHITE'S 90th birthday special "A Tribute to America's Golden Girl" aired last night on NBC. It featured Betty's "Hot in Cleveland" co-stars, plus MARY TYLER MOORE, CAROL BURNETT, AMY POEHLER, and others including a message from PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA.
--The president made a joke about wanting to see her birth certificate, because she looks too good to be 90.
--Video of the opening dance number is up at HollywoodLife.com . . . and there's another clip available on NBC.com, in which "Chuck" star ZACHARY LEVI proposes to Betty. They also share a KISS.
--Betty told everyone she knows she's been overexposed lately, but thanked her fans for sticking by her. Then she talked about how she used to have to hide her age in Hollywood. But now she can brag about it.
Kid Rock Got Drunk at a Travis Tritt Concert and Lit Up a Cigar in Front of an Asthmatic Man
KID ROCK went to see TRAVIS TRITT in Michigan over the weekend.
--He threw back a few drinks, and lit up a cigar during the show. But like a lot of venues, this place was a NONSMOKING establishment, and Kid's smoke irritated a 58-year-old asthmatic man, who says he's filing a report with the health department.
--That man, Randy Snell, says, quote, "It's a violation of a state law, and people paid good money to come to a nonsmoking venue, but they were not treated to a nonsmoking venue. Special privileges were extended in disregarding the law."
Rihanna Smoked a Funny Cigarette and Tweeted Pot Lyrics from a Drake Song
RIHANNA was photographed smoking a funny-looking cigarette during a Hawaiian vacation on Sunday.
--And maybe it wasn't marijuana. But if it wasn't, then why did Rihanna then Tweet pot lyrics from the DRAKE song "Up All Night"?
--She said, quote, "Kush rolled, glass full . . . I prefer the better things." Kush, for those of you who don't know, is quality weed.
Ashton Kutcher's Twitter and Foursquare Accounts Were Hacked
ASHTON KUTCHER'S Twitter and Foursquare accounts were hacked recently.
--The hacker posted as Ashton, claiming that he was having his first sleepover with his new girlfriend . . . a screenwriter named LORENE SCAFARIA.
--The hacker also posted a Foursquare link pointing out Lorene's house on a map.
--Well, since the hacker went on Foursquare, Ashton says he now knows where the guy lives. He Tweeted, quote, "So apparently someone thinks they are clever hacking my account. #lame.
--"OK mr. hacker, you only made one mistake. You hacked my Foursquare and I now know your address. Whoops... This is gonna be fun."
--Then he posted the guy's supposed location and said, quote, "I'm coming for you my friend."
Ricky Gervais Enjoyed Hosting the "Golden Globes" This Year . . . But He Doesn't Want to Do It Again
RICKY GERVAIS has hosted the "Golden Globes" three straight times . . . and although he was not as controversial this year as he's been in the past, he says he enjoyed it MORE but he doesn't want to do it again.
--Ricky wrote on his blog, quote, "I had a blast actually. It was by far my favorite of the three hosting stints."
--But he added, quote, "I've told my agent to never let me be persuaded to do it again though. It's like a parachute jump. You can only really enjoy it in retrospect when you realize you didn't die and it was quite an amazing thing to do."
--And on his performance, Ricky had this to say: Quote, "The crowd were great this year too. I think they finally worked out that my gags only seemed rude and nasty but were actually not too scary at all. Or they were just drunker."
--By the way, about 16.8 million people tuned in for the "Golden Globes". That was down slightly from the 17 million that watched last year's ceremony.
--NBC probably isn't splitting hairs though. This year's 16.8 million viewers was their biggest non-sports audience in that timeslot since last year's "Golden Globes".
Avril Lavigne and Brody Jenner May Have Split
AVRIL LAVIGNE and BRODY JENNER may have split . . . supposedly because Brody wasn't ready to settle down.
--A source says, quote, "She wanted to settle down, but he wasn't exactly ready. They had been having problems starting in the summer with her tour because she was on the road all the time.
--"It put a strain on their relationship." (--Avril and Brody have been together about two years. He's 28 . . . she's 27.)
Heather Locklear Was Hospitalized Yesterday After Allegedly Mixing Pills and Booze
HEATHER LOCKLEAR was hospitalized yesterday after allegedly mixing alcohol and prescription drugs.
--According to TMZ, Heather's sister called 911 at about 2:00 P.M. saying she believed Heather was in danger. Paramedics agreed.
--A source says, quote, "[The caller] was afraid Heather was going to harm herself because of her drinking mixed with medication.
--"That was behind the 911 call. 911 personnel were at her house for more than an hour before she went with them."
--A hospital spokesperson told TMZ that Heather was, quote, "awake and responsive when she arrived" and that she's "responding well to treatment." At least that's what a hospital spokesperson told TMZ.
--And Heather's parents, who are with her at the hospital, said, quote, "She is in no danger and she's going to be just fine," (--Heather is 50.)
--Heather and boyfriend JACK WAGNER ended their engagement back in November. But on Tuesday night, Heather seemed in good spirits watching the Lakers play at the Staples Center.
Did Cameron Diaz Have a Boob Job?
Over the summer, there were rumors that ALEX RODRIGUEZ was bugging CAMERON DIAZ to get breast implants. When they split up for a while, it was even suggested that she was mad at him over it.
--But A-Rod may have won out. Because not only are they back together, but Cameron was photographed in a bikini in Hawaii recently, and she DEFINITELY looks like she's got more happening up top.
Will Beyonce and Jay-Z Be the First People to Make a Music Video In Space?
The not-always-reliable British tabloids say BEYONCÉ and JAY-Z want to be the first people to make a music video in space.
--They're reportedly planning to film it on one of Richard Branson's Virgin Galactic ships . . . which are supposed to start going into orbit later this year.
--The ships will reach altitudes of 70,000 feet, giving passengers SIX minutes of weightlessness. The footage will be shot during those six minutes, obviously.
Madonna Is Not a Cougar . . . She Just Happened to Fall for a Younger Guy
Just because MADONNA'S last two boyfriends have been 24 years old . . . and she's 53 . . . that does NOT make her a COUGAR. Last night on "Nightline" she suggested that it's all just a coincidence.
--Madonna . . . whose current toy is 24-year-old French dancer Brahim Zaibat . . . said, quote, "I didn't choose to, you know, I didn't, like, write down on a piece of paper I'm now going to have a relationship with a younger man.
--"That's just what happened. You see, that's the romantic in me. I just met someone that I cared for, and this happened to be his age."
--Asked what she found appealing about a younger man, Madonna said, quote, "I don't feel comfortable with this conversation."
Kris Jenner Says Khloe is a Kardashian
KRIS JENNER continued yesterday to confirm that KHLOE is indeed the daughter of her late ex-husband ROBERT KARDASHIAN.
--She told ABC News, quote, "It just gets weirder and weirder: I have never heard such crap in my life. I mean I was there. I gave birth. I know who the dad was, everything's good. We're all good. Don't worry about it . . . Get a life."
--She added that it's always been a "family joke" that Khloe doesn't share the same DNA as the rest of the family because she has lighter hair than everyone else.
Kelly Clarkson and the Foo Fighters Will Be Among the Performers at the Grammys
KELLY CLARKSON and the FOO FIGHTERS will be among the performers at the Grammys on February 12th.
--BRUNO MARS, NICKI MINAJ, TAYLOR SWIFT and JASON ALDEAN are also taking the stage. (--More performers will be announced in the coming weeks.)
--We still don't know whether or not ADELE will perform. It's all still speculation at this point. According to reports, she wants to do it . . . but her doctors have to clear her first. (--Adele had surgery on her vocal cords in November.)
--However, yesterday Adele tweeted one of the new Grammy posters, which features a picture of her singing.
(--If you haven't heard, Kelly Clarkson will also be the National Anthem at the Super Bowl on February 5th.)
Charlie Sheen Says He's Not Crazy Anymore And His New Show Will Be More Mature
CHARLIE SHEEN . . . while hyping his upcoming FX show, "Anger Management", at a press conference Sunday night said, "I'm not crazy anymore. That was an episode."
--He added, quote, "I think I'm a different person than I was yesterday. Everything is a lot more mellow and focused and much more rooted in reality."
--He also said that his life is much simpler and GODDESS-FREE . . . quote, "I've been spending a lot of time with the kids, a lot of time with the family and I'm getting back into work mode.
--"I'm a single guy hanging out with my children."
--Charlie also said he texts with his former "Two and a Half Men" co-star JON CRYER, but he's had no contact with creator CHUCK LORRE since their big blowout last year.
--But he added, quote, "At some point we're going to have to get some closure there."
--As for his new show, Charlie says it'll be more grown up than "Men" . . . quote, "I just wanted to do a show and play a character that dealt with more mature themes and stuff that actually exists in the real world.
--He added, quote, "There'll be no fart jokes, no [penis] jokes, no poo-poo jokes.
That Chick Who Wrote the Jason Segel Song Went to An Award Show With Him . . . And She Brought Her Twin Sister
Remember CHELSEA GILL . . . the Indiana girl who wrote that awesome song asking JASON SEGEL out for a drink? Well, she got her wish.
--Jason's rep reached out to Chelsea, and it turns out that she's currently trying to launch an acting career in Chicago. And Jason just happened to have an award show to attend in Chicago this past Saturday. So he took her.
--That was a nice surprise for Chelsea . . . but she had a surprise for him, too: She has a TWIN . . . and she brought her along.
Nick Cannon Is Out of the Hospital
It turns out NICK CANNON was indeed released from the hospital over the weekend.
--His rep issued a statement yesterday saying, quote, "Nick was released over the weekend to be with his family. He is resting and recovering at home and would like to thank everyone who has expressed concern, well wishes and prayer."
--Cannon will return to his morning radio show on the 17th . . . which is next Tuesday.
--Nick suffered what wife MARIAH CAREY called "mild kidney failure" last week. On Friday, he underwent surgery . . . but he didn't say what kind of procedure it was.
Katy Perry Will *Not* Appear at the People's Choice Awards
KATY PERRY is NOT going to show up at the People's Choice Awards tomorrow night. Naturally, she would've been confronted with a lot of attention over her split from RUSSELL BRAND . . . and apparently she isn't ready for that.
--Officially, she didn't give a reason for dropping out. She just Tweeted, quote, "Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the People's Choice Awards. I want to thank you all for voting for me, fingers crossed! #KATYCATS."
Jay-Z Has Written a Song About His New Daughter Blue Ivy . . . And It Reveals That Beyonce Had a Miscarriage
JAY-Z has released a song in honor of his new daughter Blue Ivy. It's called "Glory featuring B.I.C." The B.I.C. stands for Blue Ivy Carter . . . who gets a credit because the track ends with some audio of her crying.
--Not surprisingly, the song is about how beautiful and wonderful Blue is. But it also reveals that this was at least BEYONCÉ'S SECOND pregnancy . . . because she had an unsuccessful one previously.
--Jay raps, quote, "Last time, the miscarriage was so tragic / We was afraid you disappeared, but nah, dear, you magic." He also talks about, quote, "False alarms and false starts," as well as, quote, "All the pain of the last time."
--Jay also reveals that Blue was conceived in Paris.
-Initial reports claimed that BEYONCÉ gave birth to her baby Blue Ivy by c-section. But Beyoncé and JAY-Z released a statement yesterday saying that Blue was delivered "naturally".