Wednesday, August 27, 2008

Mackenzie Phillips Arrested On Drug Charges

Mackenzie PhillipsOne Day at a Time actress Mackenzie Phillips was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday for allegedly possessing heroin and cocaine. She's in custody right now.

"She was being screened by airport security when a small amount of what appeared to be heroin and cocaine were found on her person," Sgt. Jim Holcomb told PEOPLE magazine . "She was arrested at about 10 a.m. and is still in custody."

Sgt. Jim Holcomb, spokesman for Los Angeles Airport Police also said "The substances were found in balloons and baggies."

Airport police were called to the scene and arrested Phillips on the felony charge of possession of a controlled substance and transported to the airport police station for further investigation.

The 48 year old former TV star has long struggled with drug addiction, by the time she was 22, she was written off the popular Norman Lear sitcom One Day at a Time for her nasty drug habit.

Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Michael Lohan Is Engaged To Erin Muller

Michael Lohan & Erin MullerIt looks as if Lindsay will have a new stepmom soon! Michael Lohan announced that he’s engaged to his 24 year old girlfriend, Erin Muller.

"Michael recently proposed to his girlfriend Erin Muller," a source told OK!. "But they're keeping it quiet for the moment."

Erin was wearing an engagement ring, when she attended the Mercedes-Benz Bridgehampton Polo Tournament on last Saturday.

Erin MullerLohan was named the 2007 Person of The Year by the media website Tabloid Baby.

Friday, August 22, 2008

Britney Spears Reveals New Diet

Britney SpearsBritney Spears is getting her life back on track, she is now determined to regain the slim figure she flaunted at the height of her success. "I'm the healthiest I've been all my life," Britney told OK! magazine.

The troubled singer's weight has fluctuated since she took time off from her career to have sons Sean and Jayden. However, the mother-of-two has mapped out a new healthy eating plan to be a healthy role model for her growing sons.

"My diet has a lot to do with my getting into shape. I have no sugar. I don't eat fruit or even fruit juice because of the sugar. I eat chicken and salmon and rice. I eat avocados. I'll have egg whites for breakfast and sometimes turkey burgers for lunch." Spears said.

"I try to do just 1,200 calories a day. It may sound like it's not much, but it's actually a lot of food if you eat the right things." Spears added that she’s also making regular visits to the gym, doing “lots of cardio and weights” five days a week.

Britney Spears has returned to the MTV stage this month to tape a promotional video for this year's ceremony. Spears has appeared in four promo commercials for the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards. Spears has been nominated for three nominations at the 2008 MTV Video Music Awards, 3 for her single Piece of Me. But it remained unclear whether Spears will appear on the show airing on September 7, 2008.

Thursday, August 21, 2008

Ricky Martin Fathers Twin Boys

Ricky MartinThe Latin superstar Ricky Martin has adopted twin boys born to a surrogate mother, and the babies were born a few weeks ago. "In recent weeks, Ricky Martin became a proud father by the birth of twin sons," according to a statement from his rep.

"The children, delivered via gestational surrogacy, are healthy and already under Ricky's full-time care," the rep said. "Ricky is elated to begin this new chapter in his life as a parent and will be spending the remainder of the year out of the public spotlight in order to spend time with his children."

Ricky MartinThe pop superstar Ricky Martin kept the pregnancy under wraps until now! The boys' names and the location of their birth have not been released. His rep said there was no further information about the details of the children's birth.

In recent years the "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer, has been active in charitable efforts. Martin, 36, established the Ricky Martin Foundation in Puerto Rico to advocate for the welfare of children around the world.

Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Dave Matthews Band Saxophonist Dead

LeRoi MooreLeRoi Moore,46, saxophonist and founding member of the Dave Matthews Band, died Tuesday afternoon, August 19, 2008. Moore died at Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, from complications stemming from injuries he sustained in an ATV accident, according to a statement on the band's Web site.

Moore was injured on June 30, 2008 in an ATV accident on his farm outside Charlottesville, Virginia, breaking several ribs and puncturing a lung, and was hospitalized for several days.
Though released several days later, Complications forced him back to the hospital on July 17.

LeRoi Moore saxophoneThe band went on with its show Tuesday night on August 19, 2008 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where lead singer Dave Matthews paid tribute to Moore, after the band's first song of the performance - Bartender "We all had some bad news today," Matthews told the sold-out crowd. "Our good friend LeRoi Moore passed on and gave his soul up today and we will miss him forever." Fans then shouted Moore's name in remembrance.

Moore often arranged music for the songs written by frontman Dave Matthews. Moore also co-wrote many of the band's songs, notably "Too Much" and "Stay".

Thursday, August 7, 2008

Dixie Chick Emily Robison and Charlie Robison have divorced

Emily RobisonDixie Chicks' Emily Robison and singer-songwriter Charlie Robison have divorced. It is reported that singer Charlie Robison filed for divorce in January after nine years of marriage. The couple were at the Bexar County Courthouse in San Antonio, Texas on Wednesday August 6, 2008 when the divorce was finalized.

"They remain the best of friends and their family is obviously the priority."
a rep for the singer told PEOPLE Magazine. The divorce filing states their marriage had "become insupportable because of discord or conflict of personalities."

Emily Robison and Charlie RobisonEmily Robison of the country group Dixie Chicks married the country singer Charlie Robison on May 1, 1999. They have three kids Charles Augustus born November 11, 2002 and twins Julianna Tex and Henry Benjamin born on April 14, 2005.

"We can confirm that the divorce is final. They remain the best of friends and their family is obviously the priority," a spokesperson for the Dixie Chicks said to The Associated Press.

Saturday, August 2, 2008

Jessica Simpson Reveals Her Album Cover

Jessica Simpson Do You KnowJessica Simpson has revealed her new album cover. Here is the official album cover for Jessica Simpson's country album "Do You Know". Jessica's new album is scheduled to be released September 9th 2008.

Great new font, on the album's cover, the Texas native wears a pair of brown cowboy boots, a quaint white dress and her signature pout.

Simpson repeatedly stated she wanted to go back to her roots and do country music. Simpson also has said that some people have been skeptical about her decision to do country music
on her new album, but she has been brought up around country music and fans have posted blog comments on her MySpace page responding positively to her upcoming release.

"I love the song and CANNOT wait for the album to come out in September, why so far away" writes one fan. "Jessica is my new Fav country star and i will always support her" says another fan.

Jessica SimpsonSimpson made many promotional appearances to show her country crossover. On July 21, 2008 Jessica's single, "Come On Over" reached the top 20! Jessica has thanked all her fans for helping her single rise to the top!

The following songs will appear on the album:
  • Come on Over
  • Do You Know (Duet with Dolly Parton)
  • Remember That