Archive for the ‘Entertainment’ Category

Oprah sued for defamation by ex-headmistress of South African girls school over abuse remarks By MARYCLAIRE DALE Associated Press Writer PHILADELPHIA October 6, 2008 (AP) The ex-headmistress of Oprah Winfrey's school for girls in South Africa sued the talk show host for defamation, claiming Winfrey falsely suggested she tried to cover up abuse at the school. In widely reported remarks last year, Winfrey suggested that Nomvuyo Mzamane, 39, of ... Full story

R. Kelly seeks judge's confirmation of $3.4 million award against former tour promoter LOS ANGELES October 7, 2008 (AP) R. Kelly has won a $3.4 million award against his former tour promoter and is asking a Los Angeles judge to help him collect.R. Kelly Touring, which represents the singer, filed court documents on Monday seeking a judge's confirmation of the award an arbitrator granted against Georgia-based Rowe ... Full story

Sarah Palin Impersonators Continue to Crowd Web By LUCHINA FISHER Oct. 8, 2008 If Sen. John McCain and Gov. Sarah Palin lose the election in November, they might want to take up their case with Tina Fey and the growing number of Palin impersonators crowding the Web. "There's more fake Sarah Palins than fake Elvises," said Bob Thompson, a professor of pop culture at Syracuse University in New York. Fey's ... Full story

By LORENA BLAS Oct. 9, 2008 Young celebrity parents and their babies are the focus of weekly magazines this week. Catch up on how the new moms and dads are doing and if a wedding is in the works. You'll know when Richie, Madden marry Nicole Richie, 27, and musician fiancé Joel Madden, 29, pose for photos with daughter Harlow, 9 months, in People, out Friday. "When we get ... Full story

Stars and Supermodels Show There's Still Life -- and Career -- After 40 By LUCHINA FISHER and SHEILA MARIKAR Oct. 9, 2008 Scar-Jo? Oh, no. Tough luck, Tila Tequila. Megan Fox? Meh Halle Berry blew 'em all out of the water, scoring the coveted title of Esquire magazine's "Sexiest Woman Alive" in the November issue. At 42, with a baby under her belt and an Oscar on her mantel, ... Full story