Celebrity News & Gossip
Tom Cruise’s insanity is good for recruitment January 28, 2008
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The leaked Scientology recruitment videos starring Tom Cruise have apparently been a good thing for the followers of Xenu, according to Page Six:
“Having presented these selective and out-of-context excerpts with the intent of creating both controversy and ridicule resulted in people searching for Church of Scientology Web sites,” a rep for the faith told Page Six. Scientology turned up on the “most searched for” lists of various search engines.
Heath Ledger may have died of natural causes
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In the latest round of speculation on Heath Ledger’s death, TMZ is reporting that sources connected to the case feel there’s a strong chance Heath died of natural causes and not accidental overdose:
The reason they think that — it”s now appearing that the level of toxicity (from medication) in Ledger”s system was low enough that it may not have caused his death. These sources say Heath”s heart stopped. It could have been a heart attack but it”s not certain, at least not yet. Although it”s bizarre that a 28-year-old could die of natural causes, it happens.
Britney Spears’ photo deals questioned January 25, 2008
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Sam Lufti gave his deposition yesterday to Kevin Federline’s lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan. The line of questioning involved finding out if Britney brokered deals with X17 through Sam. It’s been speculated that Sam is on the X17 payroll and Britney was receiving payouts for photos of her day-to-day life including time with the children which violates her custody agreement. Photographer Alison Silva was quoted this week saying Britney calls the paparazzi in advance, according to E! Online:
“Britney is in on it. [She] calls the paparazzi before she goes out. We know 15 minutes before she leaves the house. It”s all staged,” Silva said.
Jamie Lynn Spears turning into Britney
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This story got buried in the midst of the Heath Ledger craziness, but apparently mom-to-be Jamie Lynn Spears has a partying past. And she’s only 16. Friends say her mom caught Jamie Lynn drinking at age 14 and she’s a smoker, according to Life & Style:
And even after seeing her older sister shuttle in and out of rehab and have her children taken from her, Jamie Lynn”s risky behavior didn”t stop. “She”s been known to smoke and drink,” says a pal, though her rep says Jamie Lynn currently does neither. “She”s starting to remind friends of Britney,” adds the pal.
Sly Stallone loves testosterone, loves it! January 24, 2008
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Sylvester Stallone denies ever using steroids but is all about human growth hormone. He used it to beef himself up to 209 pounds for his new Rambo movie. He goes on the record about HGH in the latest issue of Time, according to Page Six:
“HGH [human growth hormone] is nothing. Anyone who calls it a steroid is grossly misinformed,” Stallone says in the issue out tomorrow. “Testosterone to me is so important for a sense of well-being when you get older. Everyone over 40 years old would be wise to investigate it because it increases the quality of your life. Mark my words. In 10 years, it will be over the counter.”
Eddie Murphy wanted to bring his mom on honeymoon
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Tracey Edmonds split from Eddie Murphy before the two legally married because he wanted to bring his mother on their honeymoon. He’s also a bit of an asshole. I mean, an alleged asshole. Page Six reports:
That was kind of the last straw,” said a friend of the beautiful bride. “She was happy to sign a prenup - she has her own money. She was very accommodating. But then it was like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. Eddie became very controlling and they got into a huge fight. He started screaming at her and grabbed her. She was scared.”
Amy Winehouse enters rehab (For real this time)
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Amy Winehouse checked into rehab today, according to a statement issued by her record label Universal Music Group:
“Amy decided to enter the facility today after talks with her record label, management, family and doctors. She has come to understand that she requires specialist treatment to continue her ongoing recovery from drug addiction.”