The actress, who is currently battling cancer, was taken to a southern California hospital earlier today.
Shortly after accepting the proposal of her longtime partner Ryan O’Neal, Fawcett had to be hospitalized.
Thankfully she is expected to leave the hospital today but it was revealed she’s "not doing well."
Our thoughts are with you, Farrah!
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation – the nation’s leading gay rights group – is taking celebrity blogger Perez Hilton to task for using antigay slurs against Black Eyed Peas frontman will.i.am following an altercation between the two at Sunday night’s MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto.
“I don’t need to respect you, and you’re a fag. You’re gay, and stop being such a faggot,” the openly gay spat in a videoblog response to reports of a fight with will.i.am after last night’s show.
Regardless of who hit who, GLAAD is none to pleased with Perez’s flamboyant use of the word “faggot.”
“These are vulgar antigay slurs that feed a climate of hatred and intolerance toward our community,” Rashad Robinson, senior director of Media Programs at GLAAD, said in a statement to E! late Monday. “For someone in our own community to use it to attack another person by saying that it is ‘The worst possible thing that thug would ever want to hear,’ is incredibly dangerous.”
“It legitimizes use of a slur that is often linked to violence against our community. And it sends a message that it is OK to attempt to dehumanize people by exploiting antigay attitudes,” Robinson continued.
GLAAD is calling upon Perez to apologize for using the slur.
“We have reached out to Hilton and asked him to apologize for promoting this antigay slur, and we would ask media outlets to avoid repetition of the slur in their coverage of this story. While not all the facts in this case are known, the violence that appears to have been committed against Perez Hilton is unacceptable and ought to be condemned in the strongest possible terms,” the statement continued.
Perez claims he was beaten to a pulp by will.i.am and one of the Peas’ managers, Polo Molina, 36. Molina has been charged with one count of assault and ordered to appear in court August 5.
For his part, Will has denied any wrongdoing.
“This dude twists it and says that I assaulted him,” will.i.am said of Perez in a video rebuttal of his own early Monday. “When I was the one that came to him with respect and he was the one who called me a [faggot] outside the club.”
PARIS HILTON was left feeling violated after her security personnel found hidden recording equipment during a routine check of her Dubai hotel room.
The socialite is in the Arab nation to launch her latest reality show Paris Hilton’s My New BFF – Dubai.
But the star’s trip turned sour after her bodyguards discovered she could have been filmed throughout her stay at an exclusive Dubai resort when they stumbled across a secret video transmitter.
A source tells Britain’s Daily Express newspaper, "It was some sort of transmitter by all accounts. We’re not sure what the device picked up or whom it was transmitting to. But it did leave Paris very jittery.
"Everyone she has come into contact with during her stay in Dubai has been gracious. We’ve been told there are some quarters where there is anti-American feeling.
"Paris’ security has been increased and hotel staff are investigating how the device came to be in her room."
It’s being reported that Rihanna might take the stand today to testify at ex-boyfriend Chris Brown’s preliminary hearing Monday. Read more on Chris Brown’s hearing below.
If Rihanna testifies today, it will be her first time publicly speaking about what happened the night her boyfriend allegedly attacked her. Rihanna has freed up her schedule so she could be in court if prosecutors call her as a witness.
The singer may face questioning by Brown’s lawyer, Mark Geragos, about the argument with Brown inside a rented Lamborghini on a Hollywood street last February.
Geragos has stated he hoped to avoid the spectacle of public testimony, but plea-deal talks thus far have failed and California’s Supreme Court rejected his request to delay the hearing to decide if the case should go to trial.
Chris Brown, 20, has entered a “not guilty” plea at an earlier hearing to felony counts of assault and making criminal threats. These charges could carry up to four years, eight months in prison if he is convicted.
Los Angeles Criminal Court Judge Patricia Schnegg will not be cameras into the courtroom during Rihanna’s testimony, court spokesman Allan Parachini said.
At the end of the hearing, Judge Schnegg will decide if there is enough evidence to send the case against Brown to trial.
Rihanna has not attended any of the hearings, but has been closely following the case against Brown.
Rihanna’s testimony may reveal her current feelings about Chris Brown, who she was in a relationship with for more than a year before the incident.
Her lawyer told the judge at Brown’s first hearing four months ago that she did not want his bond to bar him from having contact with her.
“Rihanna requested that no such order be issued,” Etra said.
Rihanna did not file a complaint against Brown, but the prosecution’s case is built on what she told detectives and on physical evidence they collected, which includes photographs of her bruised and battered face.
That February night of the incident, Rihanna did not call police, but it was someone who heard her screams for help.
The statement, filed with the court to support a search warrant for cell phone records, described a brutal attack against Rihanna allegedly by Brown.
Supposedly the argument between Brown and Rihanna occured when Rihanna, who was riding in the sports car driven by Brown, found a text message on his cell phone from “a woman who Brown had a previous sexual relationship with.”
“A verbal argument ensued and Brown pulled the vehicle over on an unknown street, reached over Robyn F. with his right hand, opened the car door and attempted to force her out. Brown was unable to force Robyn F. out of the vehicle because she was wearing a seat belt. When he could not force her to exit, he took his right hand and shoved her head against the passenger window of the vehicle, causing an approximate one-inch raised circular contusion,” the statement said.
“Robyn F. turned to face Brown and he punched her in the left eye with his right hand. He then drove away in the vehicle and continued to punch her in the face with his right hand while steering the vehicle with his left hand. The assault caused Robyn F.’s mouth to fill with blood and blood to splatter all over her clothing and the interior of the vehicle,” the statement continued.
“Brown looked at Robyn F. and stated, ‘I’m going to beat the s–t out of you when we get home! You wait and see!’” The detective said “Robyn F.” then used her cell phone to call her personal assistant Jennifer Rosales, who did not answer.
The statement continued:
“Robyn F. pretended to talk to her and stated, ‘I’m on my way home. Make sure the police are there when I get there.’
“After Robyn F. faked the call, Brown looked at her and stated, ‘You just did the stupidest thing ever! Now I’m really going to kill you!’
“Brown resumed punching Robyn F. and she interlocked her fingers behind her head and brought her elbows forward to protect her face. She then bent over at the waist, placing her elbows and face near her lap in [an] attempt to protect her face and head from the barrage of punches being levied upon her by Brown.
“Brown continued to punch Robyn F. on her left arm and hand, causing her to suffer a contusion on her left triceps (sic) that was approximately two inches in diameter and numerous contusions on her left hand.
“Robyn F. then attempted to send a text message to her other personal assistant, Melissa Ford. Brown snatched the cellular telephone out of her hand and threw it out of the window onto an unknown street.
“Brown continued driving and Robyn F. observed his cellular telephone sitting in his lap. She picked up the cellular telephone with her left hand and before she could make a call he placed her in a head lock with his right hand and continued to drive the vehicle with his left hand.
“Brown pulled Robyn F. close to him and bit her on her left ear. She was able to feel the vehicle swerving from right to left as Brown sped away. He stopped the vehicle in front of 333 North June Street and Robyn F. turned off the car, removed the key from the ignition and sat on it.
“Brown did not know what she did with the key and began punching her in the face and arms. He then placed her in a head lock positioning the front of her throat between his bicep and forearm. Brown began applying pressure to Robyn F.’s left and right carotid arteries, causing her to be unable to breathe and she began to lose consciousness.
“She reached up with her left hand and began attempting to gouge his eyes in an attempt to free herself. Brown bit her left ring and middle fingers and then released her. While Brown continued to punch her, she turned around and placed her back against the passenger door. She brought her knees to her chest, placed her feet against Brown’s body and began pushing him away. Brown continued to punch her on the legs and feet, causing several contusions.
“Robyn F. began screaming for help and Brown exited the vehicle and walked away. A resident in the neighborhood heard Robyn F.’s plea for help and called 911, causing a police response. An investigation was conducted and Robyn F. was issued a Domestic Violence Emergency Protective Order.”
At the end of his statement, the detective said Brown sent a text message nine days later apologizing.
“In the text message, Brown apologized for what he had done to Robyn F. and advised [Rihanna’s assistant] Ford that he was going to get help,” Andrews wrote.
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Brown issued a public apology for the incident just days after his arrest.
“Words cannot begin to express how sorry and saddened I am over what transpired,” he said in a statement released by his spokesman. “I am seeking the counseling of my pastor, my mother and other loved ones and I am committed, with God’s help, to emerging a better person.”
Actress Cameron Diaz was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Monday.
Cameron’s Vanilla Sky co-star Tom Cruise and his wife Katie Holmes attended the event — alongside members of the actress’ family — in front the Egyptian Theater on Hollywood Boulevard this afternoon.
The former model — who counts comedy smashes Shrek and There’s Something About Mary and action flicks Charlie’s Angels 1 & 2 as part of her filmography — currently stars in the dramatic film, My Sister’s Keeper, hitting theaters June 26.
Chris Brown has reached a plea bargain in his felony assault case.
Rihanna did not have to testify.
Chris pleaded guilty to committing felony assault against his pop star ex Rihanna in a brawl last February during a hearing in a Los Angeles courtroom on Monday. According to the crooner’s attorney Mark Geragos, was sentenced to five years of supervised probation, two weeks of domestic violence counseling, and six months (180 days) of community service.
Rihanna entered the Los Angeles courtroom after Chris had left and accepted a stay-away order, which prevents her from having any contact Chris until Aug. 5. Chris Brown must also stay at least 50 feet away from the singer.
Lindsay Lohan is working on a television reality series that she’s comparing to ABC’s family-friendly hit Exteme Makeover: Home Edition.
The trouble-prone actress was spotted out in Hollywood on Thursday night where they met to discuss doing a possible reality show together about giving people second chances.
“Working on a really great project for television- I am excited!” Lindsay Tweeted over the weekend. “Something meaningful like Extreme Home Makeover on ABC… :)”
Jon released a statement of his own, in it says: “This afternoon, Kate filed for divorce. Our kids are still my number one priority. I love them and want to make sure they stay happy, healthy and safe. My job is being the best, most supportive and loving father that I can be to my kids, and not being married to Kate doesn’t change that.”
“This will be a difficult transition for all of us,” Jon’s statement continued, “but Kate and I will work out a schedule that enables our kids to have plenty of quality time with both of us at home in Pennsylvania. In terms of my marriage, it’s no secret that the past six months or so have been very difficult for Kate and me. We are no different than other couples and parents who are facing a crossroads in their marriage. I am of course deeply saddened that we are divorcing.”
Jon, who admitted that he “wasn’t always the greatest communicator,” added, “I’m excited and hurt at the same time because I have a new chapter in my life — I’m only 32 years old.”
Jon and Kate Gosselin, of the TLC reality show Jon & Kate Plus 8, publicly announced on Monday night’s hour-long special that they are divorcing after eight kids — five-year-old sextuplets and eight-year-old twin girls — and ten years of marriage. An onscreen graphic at the end of tonight’s show disclosed that legal proceedings to dissolve the Gosselins’ marriage have begun in a Pennsylvania court.
“Over the course of this weekend, Jon’s activities have left me no choice but to file legal procedures in order to protect myself and our children,” Kate said in a statement Monday night. “While there are reasons why it was appropriate and necessary for me to initiate this proceeding, I do not wish to discuss those reasons at this time, in the hope that all issues will be resolved amicably between Jon and myself. As always, my first priority remains our children.”
Enjoying a shopping trip alongside his mother, Adam Lambert was spotted picking out outfits at SkinGraft Designs in Los Angeles on Thursday (June 11).
Checking out the shop’s selections, the former “American Idol” runner-up was also being filmed by 20/20 for an upcoming show.
Meanwhile, Adam recently took the cover of Rolling Stone magazine, and he couldn’t be more excited.
In the June edition, Lambert finally put an end to all the rumors about his sexuality in the new issue, verifying that he is gay-and he has no regrets.
“I’m really happy with it. The cover looks great. It was great working with [photographer] Matthew Rolston,” Lambert said. “And the title – ‘The Liberation of Adam Lambert’ – I do feel liberated. I feel like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.”
Many people wanted Lambert to come out publicly sooner. “It’s not like I was holding back before,” he explained. “I was being myself, but it’s nice to have everything out in the open.”
And although he may have come in second, that didn’t hold him back at all. The 27-year-old has received a record deal to RCA Records this fall.
“I’m thrilled that we’ve come to a creative and collaborative partnership and look forward to developing a really exciting album,” Lambert said in a statement Tuesday. “We are 100 percent on the same page and are all anxiously awaiting the start of the recordings. It’s going to be ridiculous! Get ready!”
Stepping out for charity, Zac Efron made a visit to the Children’s Hospital in Los Angeles, California on Friday morning (June 12).
Dressed in an orange t-shirt with the words “I’m beating cancer” written on it, the “High School Musical” hunk spent almost an hour in the hospital before emerging surrounded by a small group of staff who were thanking him for the visit.
Seemingly in a great mood, Efron said his goodbyes to the staffers before continuing along with the day’s duties.
Meanwhile, it was just announced that Zac’s hit movie “17 Again” will be making its way to store shelves later this summer – as the DVD and Blu-ray are available on August 11th.