Sarah Jessica Parker Replaces Demi Moore in Lovelace Film
The Linda Lovelace biopic has a new Gloria Steinem. Sarah Jessica Parker will replace Demi Moore as the feminist author and activist. Moore, 49, dropped out of Lovelace, starring Amanda Seyfried as the '70s porn star, after Moore was hospitalized this week. A 911 caller reported the actress had gone into convulsions after she "smoked something." Moore is now seeking "professional assistance to treat her exhaustion and improve her overall health," he rep says. Filming began last month in Los Angeles.White House fury at 'false' claims Michelle Obama 'closed off Agent Provocateur's Madison Avenue boutique to spend $50,000 on lingerie'
The White House today issued an angry denial following claims that Michelle Obama indulged in a $50,000 shopping spree at a luxury lingerie boutique in New York. According to a report in the Daily Telegraph today, Agent Provocateur's boutique in Madison Avenue, New York, was partially closed off for the U.S. First Lady. But Kristina Schake, director of communications for First Lady Michelle Obama told MailOnline this morning: 'This story is 100 per cent false.' The Telegraph claimed: 'Michelle Obama has risked the wrath of cash-strapped Americans by indulging in a $50,000 shopping spree at Agent Provocateur... 'Along with the the Queen of Qatar, Sheikha Mozah, she closed off part of Madison Avenue to spend time in the luxury lingerie shop.' A spokesman for the label told MailOnline: 'Recent claims regarding Michelle Obama and purchases made at an Agent Provocateur boutique are incorrect.
Ice-T's documentary picked up at Sundance Film Festival
Rapper Ice-T 's new music documentary has been given a big boost: It was picked up by a distributor at the Sundance Film Festival for a worldwide release. The hip-hop star premiered "Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap" at the festival earlier this month, and movie execs at Indomina liked the project so much that they purchased the rights to the film and plan to release it this summer. Ice-T is thrilled that his work will get to see the light of day. He tellssays, "It was important to us to get with a company that has as much passion about 'Something From Nothing: The Art of Rap' as we do, and that company is Indomina. They are a fantastic partner and a great company. We look forward to working with them and releasing this film to the world." The documentary features guest appearances from a number of artists, including Kanye West, Dr. Dre, Ice Cube, Eminem and Snoop Dogg.
Chord Overstreet, 22 and Emma Roberts, 20 have split after 9 months together. The cute couple were first caught making out last April at the A|X Armani Exchange and 944 Magazine carnival in Indio, Calif., and finally went public in July with a stroll through London.
'Stretch Armstrong' lives -- without Taylor Lautner
"Stretch Armstrong" lives, but without Taylor Lautner. The big-screen adaptation of the flexible, stretchable toy will finally make its way to the big screen thanks to a new partnership between Hasbro and Relativity Media. However, the "Twilight" star will no longer be headlining the project due to scheduling conflicts. "Stretch Armstrong" was originally in development at Universal, which was eyeing a 2012 release for the film. Lautner was on tap to earn a reported $7.5 million for the movie. He had cleared up his dance card to fit the big-budget project into his schedule, dropping out of the superhero film "Max Steel" and the extreme flying story "Northern Lights." A new cast will be announced shortly.
Simpson pleads not guilty to drug charge
Cincinnati Bengals receiver Jerome Simpson has pleaded not guilty to marijuana trafficking. Simpson entered the plea in Kenton County Circuit Court in Covington. A grand jury indicted the four-year veteran on one count of marijuana trafficking in excess of 8 ounces on Jan. 19. Simpson has been under investigation since September when agents from California tracked a package shipped to his northern Kentucky home. They said it contained 2 1/2 pounds of marijuana. Authorities said a search of Simpson's home also turned up 6 more pounds of marijuana, smoking pipes and scales. The 2008 second-round draft pick from Coastal Carolina caught 53 passes for 758 yards and four touchdowns this season. Simpson can become a free agent after completing the final year of his contract.
Amber Rose may have tattooed a tribal lightning bolt thing on her face. Video Vixen, turned socialite girlfriend, turned reality star hit up a Miami nightclub Saturday ... along with her rap superstar BF Wiz Kalifa and a giant piece of Tyson-esque art on her face. Amber's rep says it was temporary make-up and not a permanent tattoo.
George Michael considering resuming tour in late summer
Pop veteran George Michael is hoping to be back onstage by the summer after losing his voice during a recent battle with pneumonia. In a series of Twitter posts on Monday, he writes, "Hi boyz n gelz, still enjoying a little time in the southern hemisphere, voice is slowly recovering, spent the afternoon writing in the sun. Have no idea whats going on in the real world, which is just how I like it... First real holiday in many years. Bliss..." He continues, "realistically I can't see my vocal cords being ready till the summer, but then I have to think about people losing out if ....they are on their summer hols. So September seems the most likely. Sorry about that everyone. Rest assured I will use the time wisely... As in... working on improving the show, mixing the live tracks, finishing brand new tracks! "Pneumonia may have been a bastard thing to go thru, but normally when I suffer you guys benefit somehow."The singer was hospitalized in Vienna, Austria, at the end of November and scrapped his remaining 2011 tour dates. He spent four weeks under doctors' care before returning home just in time for the Christmas festivities.
Iverson's Wages Garnished to Pay Jeweler
Allen Iverson's bank account has been commandeered by a Georgia judge ... who's garnishing the former NBA star's earnings so A.I. can repay a 6-figure debt to his flashy GA jeweler. Iverson was sued back in 2010 for allegedly stiffing Aydin & Company Jewelers on a $375,000 bill. The records show A.I. never responded to the lawsuit so a default judgement was issued in favor of the jewelry store ... allowing A&C to collect $859,896.46 for the bling, court costs, interest and attorneys fees. But A.I. still didn't pay ... so earlier this month .. the judge signed off on an order which allows the store to recoup their loss directly from Iverson's Wells Fargo bank account.
The Kardashian sisters go topless in a brand-new ad for their Kardashian Kollection denim collection. The new Kardashian Kollection will be available through Sears. Newt Gingrich sued for using 'Eye of the Tiger'
Rockers Survivor are suing presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich for using their "Eye of the Tiger" hit as a campaign anthem without permission. Bosses for Rude Music Inc., which represents the group, have filed suit in Illinois, claiming the Republican has been using the "Rocky III" anthem illegally since 2009. Gingrich's campaign bosses have even boasted about the power of the 1982 song on his website -- following a recent campaign event in Doylestown, Penn., they wrote, "Mr. Gingrich entered the packed Moose Lodge for a speech as the song pulsed ..." RMI bosses are asking a judge to order the politician and his team to stop using the song. They are also asking for unspecified damages. Gingrich isn't the first Republican to upset rock stars -- Jackson Browne sued John McCain for using the song "Running on Empty" in a political ad in 2008.
Jack White to release 1st solo album on April 24
Jack White is releasing his first solo album, "Blunderbuss," on April 24. White released a single, "Love Interruption," from the record Monday and expected to make it available for sale Monday night on iTunes. The album is the former White Stripes frontman's first record since he announced the breakup of that pioneering rock `n' roll duo last year. White also is a member of The Raconteurs and The Dead Weather. White offered few details about the new album in a news release Monday. But he said he produced the album and recorded it at Third Man Studio in Nashville. He said the songs were "written from scratch, had nothing to do with anyone or anything else but my own expression, my own colors on my own canvas."
For the first time since joining the league in 1995, the Panthers have changed their logo. The logo has been designed to provide a ''more aggressive, contemporary look to the logo while making it more three-dimensional for ever-increasing digital use.''The Panthers will transition to the refined logo throughout 2012.Ochocinco Buys Entire Team Headphones
The Patriots' flight to Indianapolis was a lot more enjoyable thanks to Chad Ochocinco.
The wide receiver purchased the entire team Beats by Dre heaphones. In fact, some of Ochocinco's teammates have given him a shout out for his nice gesture via Twitter. "Thanks Ocho. You the man," offensive lineman Nick McDonald tweeted along with a photo of the headphones' box. Safety James Ihedigbo tweeted, "S/O to the big homie @Ochocinco for buying the whole team beatsbydre's!!!! #fresh." Ochocinco's gesture is even more generous given the price tag on each pair of headphones. Beats by Dre headphones don't come cheap, and it's believed that Ochocinco doled out roughly $28,000 in total. The Patriots wideout is making $6 million this season
TV NEWS
Paula Abdul is leaving Fox’s The X Factor. So is fellow judge Nicole Scherzinger. And so is host Steve Jones. Sources near the show confirm all three stars will not return for X Factor‘s second season next fall, though Fox has only officially acknowledged the departure of Jones and Scherzinger. The stunning X Factor exodus marks a dramatic day of network reality show bloodletting.
Steve Jones … out! The X Factor host is leaving the Fox singing competition series. “I won’t be hosting next seasons X Factor which is a shame but I cant complain as I’ve had a great time,” Jones wrote on Twitter. “Good luck to everyone on the show.”
Rick Springfield will reprise his role as Dr. Noah Drake for a few episodes beginning in March. He’s back in Port Charles to see his son Dr. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson). Springfield will return to the set in February. With all this depressing talk about General Hospital’s uncertain future, the soap’s fans can certainly use some good news. Rick Springfield will reprise his role as Dr. Noah Drake for a few episodes beginning in March. He’s back in Port Charles to see his son Dr. Patrick Drake (Jason Thompson). Springfield will return to the set in February.
