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DeGeneres Fights Back Tears As Seven Year Old Plays Wedding Tune
17 November 2008 11:01 PM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Seven-year-old piano prodigy Emily Bear had U.S. TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres holding back tears when she performed a song she'd written as a gift to the newlywed.
The little composer, who has performed for heads of state and already has two albums to her name, told the host that she had been inspired to pen Once Upon A Wish by DeGeneres marriage to Portia De Rossi this past summer, during a recent taping of Ellen.
Stunned DeGeneres was visibly touched by the gesture, but held back tears when the youngster said, "I want to give it (song) to you because you got your wish."
Ashlee Simpson Still Waiting to Give Birth
17 November 2008 10:35 PM, PST | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news
Ashlee Simpson's friends, family, and even fans are eagerly awaiting the arrival of her first baby. Nearly two weeks past their original due date, Ashlee and her husband Pete Wentz must be going absolutely crazy as the days continue to go by. During a guest appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show (episode to air Wednesday), Ashlee's sister Jessica Simpson had the latest update. When asked about possibly inducing labor, Jessica said, "They're going to have to. It's already developing really quick." What are Ashlee and Pete doing on their own to try and speed the labor...
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Pregnant Ashlee Simpson Trying Different Foot Massages To Induce Labor
17 November 2008 10:26 PM, PST | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Ashlee Simpson has been trying "different foot massages" to induce labor. The 24-year-old pop star - who is expecting her first child with husband Pete Wentz - is so desperate to give birth she has been testing out a variety of treatments which are said to bring on the labor process.
Ashlee's sister Jessica told U.S. TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres Monday: "She has been trying different foot massages and stuff. I don't know. I think she's really just jumping around trying everything right now."
Jessica - who denied internet reports suggesting "Little Miss Obsessive" singer Ashlee had gone into labor over the weekend - also revealed Ashlee and Fall Out Boy rocker Pete are thinking about medically inducing labor if it doesn't naturally happen soon.
She added during the show, which airs Wednesday: "They're going to have to. It's already developing really quickly."
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Ashlee Simpson Might Induce Labor, Jessica Simpson Says
17 November 2008 7:25 PM, PST | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
Jessica Simpson told Ellen DeGeneres during a taping for her show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" Monday, November 17 that her sister Ashlee Simpson, who's very pregnant with her husband Pete Wentz's baby, might induce labor. On the reason why, the pop singer-actress said, "They're going to have to. It's already developing really quick."
Jessica, furthermore, told Ellen that Ashlee has tried different attempts to begin labor. "Different foot massages and stuff," she testified. "I don't know. I think she's really just jumping around trying everything right now."
Jessica's interview with Ellen on her TV show "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" will be aired Wednesday, November 19.
Jessica Simpson's statement on Ashlee Simpson trying to jump start the labor came shortly after Internet reports claiming the expectant singer was in labor and assumed to have given birth to the baby she is carrying. Her representative has since denied the mounting speculation though.
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Sykes 'Comes Out' At Rally
17 November 2008 6:09 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Comedienne Wanda Sykes has confirmed she secretly wed her gay partner just before same-sex marriages were banned in California.
The Curb Your Enthusiasm regular made the announcement at a rally against the passage of Proposition 8, which ended a summer of gay weddings, on Saturday.
She told the crowd at the Las Vegas protest, "Everybody who knows me personally, they know I'm gay. And that's the way people should be able to live our lives, really. We shouldn't have to be standing out here demanding something we automatically should have as citizens of this country.
"I'm proud to be a woman, I'm proud to be a black woman and I'm proud to be gay."
Her decision to come out at the rally has been applauded by gay rights leaders.
Gay + Lesbian Alliance Against Discrimination (GLAAD) President Neil G. Giuliano says, "People living openly and honestly increases visibility of our community and has a tremendous impact in terms of creating awareness, understanding and acceptance as we continue our march to equality."
Sykes became the second high-profile comedienne to wed her gay partner this year - Ellen DeGeneres exchanged vows with actress Portia De Rossi in August.
Ironically, Sykes' character in U.S. TV sitcom The New Adventures of Old Christine recently wed co-star Julia Louis-Dreyfus on the show for immigration purposes.
Jessica Simpson: Ashlee May Induce Labor
17 November 2008 4:40 AM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is so eager to finally give birth that she may induce labor, her sister Jessica Simpson says. "They're going to have to. It's already developing really quick," Jessica said Monday at a taping of the The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Ashlee – described by husband Pete Wentz more than two weeks ago as due at any moment – has already tried other ways to begin labor. "Different foot massages and stuff," Jessica told DeGeneres in the show airing Wednesday. "I don't know. I think she's really just jumping around trying everything right now."Who's your Favorite Star Under 35? People.com and
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Wanda Sykes Comes Out as Gay and Married
15 November 2008 8:27 PM, PST | From AfterEllen.com/ | See recent After Ellen news
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Comedian and actress Wanda Sykes officially came out this weekend, announcing to the estimated crowd of 1,000 gathered in Las Vegas at one of the many rallies for gay rights taking place around the country on Saturday that she's gay, and that she legally married her wife in California on Oct. 25.
Sykes (who divorced her husband of seven years in 1998), has spoken out about gay rights issues many times in the past, recently participated in a campaign to fight anti-gay slurs, and has openly referred to her wife in some of her stand-up routines.
Sykes at New York's Apollo Theater in June 2008
But she has always declined to specifically discuss her sexual orientation publicly — until now.
"I don't really talk about my sexual orientation," she told the crowd at the Las Vegas Glbt Community Center. "I didn't feel like I had to. I was just living my life,
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Lloyd's Home Damaged By Montecito Fire
15 November 2008 7:23 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Back To The Future star Christopher Lloyd is fighting to save his home in the Montecito wildfire raging through California.
Buildings on Lloyd's property sustained major fire damage on Thursday night and through Friday, with part of the estate turned to ruins.
The actor, who played zany professor Doc Brown in the Back To The Future trilogy, was alerted to the sad news by phone - he's currently shooting a movie on location in Canada.
Lloyd attempted to sell the property early last year but later pulled his home off the market.
The main house is a local landmark - it was built in 1972 from adobe bricks made on-site, according to the Los Angeles Times newspaper.
Lloyd is due to return to California later this month to prepare for his stint as Ebenezer Scrooge in A Christmas Carol at the Kodak Theatre.
As WENN went to press, Lloyd is the only Montecito celebrity whose home has been hit by the blaze, but others are on high alert, including Rob Lowe - him and his family have fled their property.
The actor phoned into neighbour Oprah Winfrey's TV show on Friday to describe the chaos in the celebrity community.
He said, "We got in the car, pulled out of the driveway and the entire mountain behind us was flames, 200 feet high, shooting into the air...This thing came on so fast, you just can't believe it. I've watched 12 or 13 homes burn to the ground. It's so tragic. It was Armageddon."
Other celebrities with properties at risk include Kevin Costner, Jeff Bridges and Ellen DeGeneres.
At press time, more than 100 houses had burned to the ground.
Wildfires Continue To Burn Near Oprah's Montecito Home
14 November 2008 2:16 PM, PST | From x17online.com | See recent x17online news
Los Angeles, California (X17online) - Massive wildfires continue to rage through the steep hillsides near Oprah's home in Montecito, California. As of Friday afternoon, more than 80 homes had been destroyed and hundreds of acres charred. On her talk show Friday, Oprah sent a message to those affected by the blaze. "All our prayers are with all the folks and neighbors in Santa Barbara. Hope you're well today. And those of you who lost your homes, our hearts go out to you." According to fire officials, Oprah's property has not been damaged by the fire. Rob Lowe, who also lives in the area, called into show. He told a harrowing tale of trying to escape the flames. "We got in the car, pulled out of the driveway and the entire mountain behind us was flames, 200 feet high, shooting into the air...This thing came on so fast, you just can't believe it.
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Joe Jonas Fires Back At Taylor Swift
14 November 2008 11:52 AM, PST | From icelebz.com | See recent iCelebz news
Not able to just sit back and relax while ex-girlfriend Taylor Swift takes jabs at him, the Jonas Brothers' Joe is now speaking out against his alleged scorned ex.
Although they did not name the teen country singer, the brothers - Joe, Kevin, and Nick - have taken aim at Swift for the recent interviews she made.
During Swift has told Ellen DeGeneres on her talk show that Joe broke up with her during a "27-second" phone call. She also said in another interview that "10,000 BC" actress Camilla Belle is the reason for their split.
Joe writes on their MySpace blog, "I never cheated on a girlfriend. It might make someone feel better to assume or imply I have been unfaithful but it is simply not true. Maybe there were reasons for a breakup. Maybe the heart moved on. Perhaps feelings changed."
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Lowe Flees California Wildfires
14 November 2008 11:47 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Hollywood star Rob Lowe and his family have fled their California home as wildfires sweep through their Montecito neighbourhood.
The 44-year-old actor called into Oprah Winfrey's TV talk show on Friday to describe his dramatic escape from the blaze that threatens to destroy his house, and Oprah's - the daytime queen has a pad nearby too.
Lowe said, "We got in the car, pulled out of the driveway and the entire mountain behind us was flames, 200 feet high, shooting into the air...This thing came on so fast, you just can't believe it.
"I've watched 12 or 13 homes burn to the ground. It's so tragic. It was Armageddon."
Winfrey added, "All our prayers are with all the folks and neighbours in Santa Barbara. Hope you're well today. And those of you who lost your homes, our hearts go out to you."
The Lowe and Winfrey properties are currently safe from the flames; but other celebrity neighbours Mike Douglas, Kevin Costner, Jeff Bridges and Ellen DeGeneres are on standby to flee their homes in the Montecito and Santa Barbara areas, where more than 100 houses have burned to the ground.
Joe Jonas Explains Split from Taylor Swift
14 November 2008 9:50 AM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
In a heartfelt letter to fans, Joe Jonas addresses his recent breakup with Taylor Swift, saying that certain "issues" led to a "change of heart." Although he doesn't mention Swift by name, the teen idol makes clear in his MySpace post he's referring to the country star, who has been speaking and singing about the split. "Several things I will state with all my heart," writes Jonas, 19, who's now quietly dating actress Camilla Belle. "I never cheated on a girlfriend. It might make someone feel better to assume or imply I have been unfaithful but it is simply not true.
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Minnie Driver Already Wants Another Baby
14 November 2008 7:25 AM, PST | From PEOPLE.com | See recent PEOPLE.com news
Minnie Driver has been a mom for just two months but she says she's already thinking about adding to her family. "I'd have another one," the actress told Ellen DeGeneres on her show that is set to air Friday. Driver gave birth to a son, Henry, in September. "It only kicks in after you have really forgotten [labor]. I've only just managed to look at the pictures of the birth," Driver said. "I only looked at a few pictures and they do make you kind of go, 'Owwww! Ouch!', but then I look at him. I want another one of them.
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Stars' Homes in Danger from Montecito Fire
14 November 2008 2:59 AM, PST | From Hollyscoop.com | See recent HollyScoop news
If you're in southern California, you know it's unusually hot for November, with temps in the near 90s. Unfortunately, a fire has broken out in Montecito, which is north of Los Angeles near Santa Barbara. The fast growing wildfire has been spreading and is in close proximity to many stars' homes. Oprah, Rob Lowe, Michael Douglas, Ellen Degeneres, Kevin Costner and Jeff Bridges all own homes in the area, with Oprah's and Lowe's homes just one mile from other houses already destroyed in the fire. All of the properties are close to the evacuation zone. They...
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Driver Wants Another Baby
13 November 2008 11:09 PM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Actress Minnie Driver is so besotted with her newborn son, she's already thinking about tot number two.
The Good Will Hunting star, 38, gave birth to Henry Story Driver in Los Angeles in September - but dreams of giving him a brother or sister.
She tells talk show host Ellen DeGeneres, "Yeah, absolutely. I.d have another one."
But Driver hopes that any future offspring won't be as heavy as Henry, who weighed in at nine pounds and 12 ounces (4.4 kilograms).
She adds, "I.ve only just managed to look at the pictures of the birth. I only looked at a few pictures and they do make you kind of go, Owwww! Ouch! But then I look at him. I want another one of them."
And one of the reasons is because the tot is so well behaved: "(He is) very easy. He sleeps and smiles as far as I can make out."
Ellen DeGeneres on Her Variety Special, Prop 8 and Closeted Celebrities
13 November 2008 9:03 PM, PST | From AfterEllen.com/ | See recent After Ellen news
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As if she weren’t busy enough with her daily talk show, new marriage, philanthropic endeavors, American Express ads and her new Cover Girl campaign, Ellen DeGeneres is adding at least one more project to her full plate. Ellen’s Even Bigger Really Big Show, returns for another edition and airs on TBS on Nov. 29 as part of the network’s Comedy Festival at Caesar’s Palace in Las Vegas.
Ellen took time out from rehearsals to talk to the press about the variety special, her feelings about Proposition 8 and how she’d like to literally pick a kid from a Gap ad.
This being the second consecutive year that Ellen has headlined the TBS special, she was asked what’s different about the latest edition. With her usual quick wit she offered, “Well, the title says it’s even bigger so I think that says it all.
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Demi Lovato Receives Nasty Blog Comments
13 November 2008 6:03 PM, PST | From Aceshowbiz | See recent Aceshowbiz news
A victim of bullying during her school days, Demi Lovato admits she sometimes still receives nasty blog comments from people even though she's no longer a seventh grader. "Sometimes [bullying] doesn't just end in high school," so she writes on her MySpace blog. "Sometimes I get online and read blogs (which I probably shouldn't if I can't handle it) and read the horrible things that people say in comments ... and it can really take a toll on you."
Sticking to her commitment to help other young girls who are bullied or harassed by their friends, Demi offers some wise words, writing "So as a message to everyone, please keep in mind when you're about to threaten someone or make fun of them or leave blog comments about them, that what you say or do can truly affect someone." She also adds, "Cheesy and lame as it may sound, never forget the golden rule.
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Thompson Was Knickerless On National TV
12 November 2008 5:27 PM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Emma Thompson has mixed emotions whenever she visits pal Ellen DeGeneres' U.S. chat show - because she once appeared on the programme without her panties.
The bubbly Brit decided her tight-fitting Zac Posen dress would show up any pantylines, so she ditched them - only to find out later she was expected to take part in a pole-dancing skit.
In her first trip back to the daytime show, on Wednesday, since she went commando on U.S. TV, the Oscar winner revealed, "I was quite scared that it was going to be a sort of Basic Instinct only without the really good lighting... (It was) a tiny bit of a worry."
Thompson's 'Son' Set For Big Things?
12 November 2008 5:57 AM, PST | From wenn.com | See recent WENN news
Barack Obama's election win has heaped pressure on Emma Thompson's unofficially adopted son Tindyebwa Agaba - because his 'mum' now expects him to run for office.
Before Obama's historic victory on 4 November, the actress never thought it would be possible for the Rwandan refugee to become a Prime Minister or President - but now she's convinced her 21-year-old student 'son' can make a big difference.
Speaking on Wednesday's Ellen show in America, the British Oscar winner revealed she sees greatness in Agaba's future after taking the former child soldier in when he was 16, and making him part of her family.
She said, "He's just settling in now... He's 21 now, studying social and political science at Exeter University (England), if you please.
"When Barack got in... my husband was up and woke me... and said, 'It's happened, it's happened'. So I watched his (Obama) speech online and then I texted Tin and I said, 'I expect you to be in office by 2012'."
The actress has rarely spoken about her 'adopted' son, but told talk show host Ellen DeGeneres she and her family bonded with Agaba over Christmas one year.
She explained, "In an organic fashion, he became part of the family. He's a remarkable boy."
Eminem collaborator bans gays from buying LP
12 November 2008 5:56 AM, PST | From Digitalspy | See recent digitalspy news
Us rapper Trick Trick has told gay people not to buy his new record The Villain. The artist, who has collaborated with Eminem in the past, said homosexuals will not like the album. "I’m a go on the record right now with this. Homosexuals are probably not gonna like this album," he told All Hip Hop. "I don’t want your f*ggot money any goddamn way. I don’t like [homosexuality]. Carry that s**t somewhere else." In one of the album's songs, the rapper launches an attack on Us TV host Ellen DeGeneres and her partner Portia de Rossi, calling the (more)
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