As the old Hollywood myth goes, anyone can be discovered if they’re in the right place at the right time. The truth, however, is a much different story: being discovered is as common as snow blanketing the 10 freeway in July. But against such odds, actress and model Nikki Ziering was plucked from obscurity and became one of the most popular models in the world. The 5’9” blonde from Norwalk, California worked as a dental hygienist until she was discovered by a modeling scout during a routine dental visit. Ziering soon began appearing in catalogs for Carabella, Fredrick’s of Hollywood, and Venus Swimwear, and later became a spokeswoman for 24 Hour Fitness, Korbel and Coors. But Ziering got her biggest exposure in 1997 as Playboy’s Playmate of the month for September, and from there her career took off.

Ziering segued into television after her Playboy spread, appearing in small parts in episodes of “Mike Hammer, Private Eye” (Syndicated, 1997-98), “Silk Stalkings” (CBS, USA Network, 1991-99), “V.I.P.” (Syndicated, 1998-2002) and “Beverly Hills, 90210” (Fox, 1990-2000), where she met husband-to-be Ian Ziering (Ziering was later divorced after five years by her husband, who cited irreconcilable differences.) As her star continued to rise, Ziering looked for more stable employment. She landed a gig as one of Barker’s Beauties on the long-running game show, “The Price Is Right” (CBS, 1971- ). Though working consistently, Ziering wanted to grow as an actress and capitalize on what she felt was her underlying talent: comedy. She stayed on the show through the 2002 season while still appearing in small roles on television, and eventually films.

Despite a desire to break free from the constraints of being a sex object, Ziering continued along that very path. She made her movie debut in “Austin Powers: Goldmember (2002)” as a generic henchwoman, and in 2003, she played Officer Krystal, the stripper in “American Wedding” (2003). Ziering shot another spread for Playboy in 2003. In early 2004, she led an all-female football team in the “Lingerie Bowl”, a pay-per-view event shown during halftime of Super Bowl XXXVII. Though Ziering’s team won, most would be hard-pressed to know because of Janet Jackson’s bare breast. Next, Ziering was one of ten celebrities “I’m a Celebrity – Get Me Out of Here” (ABC, 2002-03), a reality show best described as “Survivor” meets “Surreal Life”. Playing for A Special Wish Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to granting wishes to children with life-threatening disorders, Ziering was the fourth voted off the show. Ziering appeared yet again as the object of desire in “National Lampoon’s Gold Diggers” (2004), a raunchy black comedy that failed to attract the attention of moviegoers—a blessing in disguise, since no critic alive praised the movie. Meanwhile, in an attempt to break out of her sex object stereotype, Ziering commenced work on her own comedy show, though to date the project was in the early stages of development.

Nicolette Sheridan, actress of “Desperate Housewives”, and singer Michael Bolton, have amicably called off their engagement.
Nicolette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have called off their engagement. The couple had been engaged since 2006.

In 2007, Sheridan spoke to Mail on Sunday’s YOU magazine expressing her marriage plans and desire for a baby.

“We haven’t decided where, and as soon as we make that decision it will happen very quickly,” Sheridan told the U.K.’s Mail on Sunday’s YOU magazine in December 2007.

She added, “I would like a baby,” though she was hesitant to say if they were trying.

Makes you wonder what went wrong?

A rep confirmed the engagement ending. “Nicollette Sheridan and Michael Bolton have amicably ended their engagement,” said Nicole Perna. “They appreciate your respect for their privacy in this matter.”

The couple’s originally began dating back in 1992, and dated for five years.

Nicolette, 44, and Michael, 55, started seeing one another again in 2005, and announced their engagement in 2006.

They made a nice-looking couple together, sad they are breaking off their engagement. Well, things happen! It’s smart to discover their problems now before enter into a marriage!

There’s no scarier prospect for a man than his partner’s friends.

Especially when they’re a scantily clad gang of outspoken sexpots.

But the Pussycat Dolls didn’t show any mercy when they first met Nicole Scherzinger’s fella.

The girlies – Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt – have revealed that they were immediately suspicious when they heard their band mate Nic had hooked up with racing pro Lewis Hamilton.

“When we found out Lewis was a racing driver we were like: ‘Hold on a minute, he better not be a playboy,'” Melody told the Daily Mirror.

“So we asked him all sorts. What were his intentions, if he was a nice guy, did he know how to treat her right, did he bring her flowers and pull out chairs on dates?

“We didn’t mess about and gave him a tough time as we do with all new boyfriends.”

Luckily, Lewis managed to pass this daunting PCD initiation test.”Lewis is so quiet and well mannered and he makes Nicole happy,” Kimberly gushed.”We love the fact that he’s British.”

High praise indeed. But we pity the poor bloke who doesn’t cut the Pussycat mark. He’ll be roadkill in no time at all, we’re guessing…

Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie threw a joint birthday party for their children on Saturday. The “Dirrty” singer and her husband, music executive Jordan Bratman, invited 40 guests to their Beverly Hills home on Saturday to celebrate the first birthdays of their son Max Liron and Harlow Winter Kate, Nicole and Good Charlotte rocker Joel Madden’s daughter.
Max was born on January 12. 2008, the day after Nicole gave birth to Harlow.
A source said: “The party was inspired by the children’s book ‘Where The Wild Things Are,’ so Christina and Jordan got people dressed as the characters to come along and surprise the kids.”

“Everyone was out in the garden, which had multi-colored balloons tied to all the tress and looked great. All the guests had a wonderful time, and Max and Harlow loved the attention.”

Los Angeles caterers Along Came Mary supplied child-friendly food for the bash, including peanut butter-and-jam sandwiches.

Keith Urban and Nicole KidmanNicole Kidman has a heart of gold.
The actress has given a generous goodwill gesture by digging deep into her pockets.
Nic and her husband Keith Urban have donated a massive $500,000 AUD (£230,000) to the victims of the devastating Australian fires that have killed 181 people.
Australian television network Nine said that Nic and Keith had led the way for other Australian film stars and sports legends who have now banded together to help raise funds through a telethon which has generated millions of dollars for the fire relief effort.
“Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban led the way, personally donating $500,000 to The Red Cross via the ‘Australia Unites’ telethon,” Nine said on their website.

“The Aussie supercouple were Hugh Jackman Hugh Jackman joined by other Hollywood stars like Russell Crowe, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Rachel Griffiths and Simon Baker who sent recorded messages of support from the US.”
Without A Trace actor Anthony LaPaglia donated $50,000 and Canadian singer Michael Buble also pledged $50,000.
The horrific fires in Australia have left more than 5000 people homeless, and have caused devastation to towns in Southeastern Victoria this week.
According to The Red Cross, up to £30m has also been raised by the public.
Let’s hope some more Hollywood actors follow suit to help raise more precious funds.

Kelly Ripa left the ABC studios in New York looking adorable and fit (look at those arms!) in a blue dress and black pumps. I’ll always have a soft spot for Kelly and it’s nice to see her out and about.

Also spotted leaving the studios was Nicolas Cage looking quite dapper in a grey suit. He was there to appear on “Good Morning America” to promote his new film, “Bangkok Dangerous”.

Hollywood men always get the luxury of becoming more desirable as they age. But sometimes, there are exceptions. Do you think Nicolas has aged well? Do you still find him attractive? Have you EVER found him attractive?

Just a night after getting cozy with Kevin Federline for two consecutive nights, Paris Hilton was spotted getting comfortable with the late Anna Nicole Smith’s ex-bf Larry Birkhead during a New Year’s Eve party.

Birkhead was whispering something to Paris at the LAX Nightclub, Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve.

Paris and her sister, Nicky Hilton hosted the 2008 New Year’s Eve Party at the LAX.

She told reporters her numerous New Year’s resolutions were “to be with my family, and be happy, and maybe find a nice boyfriend, and work out and eat healthily”. Nice boyfriend like these baby daddies?

Birkhead admitted that he was attracted to “vulnerable blondes.”

Carter made the claims earlier this week as he described how he got his own back on Hilton for cheating on him.

He said of the situation: ?I just decided to fight back a little bit and started doing my own thing again. The result is I hooked up with Ashlee Simpson. When Paris came back from Australia, they talked to each other and she found out about it.?

However Simpson has denied Carter?s claims and has said: “No! That is so random. When I heard that, I was dying laughing.”

I wonder when Papa Joe Simpson will have words with Carter? How does he cope with all these men claiming to have slept with his ?holier than thou? daughters?

In our exclusive video interview, Kanye sounds off on why it’s not narcissistic when he talks about himself in the third person, his favorite websites, and his signature style.

It’s a packed early-January shopping Saturday in the heart of New York’s SoHo neighborhood—despite an icy snowstorm that’s frozen the Northeast in its tracks. A man in a tweed overcoat, leaving quick footprints on a snow-blanketed side street, pops out of the crowd, a half-block west of where I wait in front of a luxury loft building. In Swahili, Kanye means “the only one.” Celebrity semi-disguise notwithstanding, there’s no mistaking who this is.

Out for a night on the town, Amanda Bynes was spotted arriving at Guy’s along with a gal pal, looking leggy in a black miniskirt.

The “She’s the Man” actress was all smiles as she passed the paparazzi and headed inside to party with fellow revelers Chris Evans and Natasha Henstridge.

Miss Bynes is coming off a nasty breakup with baseball player boyfriend Doug Reinhardt, and it sounds like it was for the best.

An inside source revealed, “She ended it. She had had enough. Her friends didn’t trust him. Everyone thought he was using her for celebrity. He was not good, and she was over it. It was definitely her who ended it.”

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Enjoy the pictures of Amanda Bynes, Chris Evans and Natasha Henstridge out at Guy’s