May 11, 2009

Dr. Oz Leaving "Oprah Show"

Like Dr. Phil and Rachael Ray, another regular guest of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" is getting his own show. Dr. Mehmet Oz will end his regular appearances tomorrow with a farewell show, according to the Associated Press.

Oz has been on the show for five years and appeared in 55 episodes offering diet advice and discussing major medical issues.

Twitterers were disappointed to hear of his departure, but excited about the new show:
  1. Gissela Casco
    Bliss1009 Why is Dr. Oz saying Farewell? I am so sad!
  2. Liza Juliette DeCamp
    Lizamagnets I am thrilled that Dr. OZ will have his own show starting on September 14th!
  3. RealAge
    RealAge Tomorrow (5/12) is Dr. Oz's last & "best of" show on @Oprah - will miss him until his own new TV show starts in Sept.
  4. shaqfan
    vanessa_87 Okay, i just read that Dr. Oz is getting his own show. Cool Beans!
  5. Kristi Meadows
    imsogangsta Dr. Oz is leaving oprah?! I'M ABOUT TO CRY.
  6. erindrawson
    erindrawson dr oz is leaving opera!? what is the world coming to?
  7. Jessica Reynolds
    urbanpinkpixie Hella upset that Dr. Oz isn't coming back to Oprah after tomorrow :(

“The Dr. Oz Show” is set to debut Sept. 14.

Katie Price and Peter Andre Split

After four and a half years of marriage as one of Britain’s celebrity power couples, Katie Price and Peter Andre have confirmed that they are splitting, The Guardian reports.

The couple renewed their wedding vows in late September 2008 in what many saw as a last-ditch effort to save their failing marriage, which had been rocky after just three years of marriage, a source close to them said.

The statement released by the couple’s management company, Can Associates, reads:

"Peter Andre and Katie Price are separating after 4 and a half years of marriage, Can Associates Limited can confirm today. They have both requested that the media respect their families’ privacy at this difficult time."Twitterers are divided on the issue; some are upset, others amused by the news (likely members of the somewhat large camp dooming the marriage since the beginning). Most agree on one thing: their sympathies for the couple’s children—Junior, 3, Princess Tiamii, almost 2, and also Price’s son Harvey, 6, from a previous marriage.

Twitterers were both critical and intrigued by the news:

  1. Ailsa Travers
    citizencoop ok does peter andre and katie price's divorce really have to be breaking news? seriously? its pathetic, probably just a publicity stunt
  2. Nik Miller
    NikLMiller Can't get over their request for respecting their privacy. LOL! Katie Price and Pete Andre must be planning to sell the story- cynical, moi?
  3. Duncan Kirkup
    DuncanKirkup The Katie price and peter Andre split was always going to happen
  4. Miquette
    berryanarchy Peter Andre and Jodon/katie Price were perfect for each other I though I'm shocked they are splitting up! trending topic hmm
  5. -Amanda-
    glamorousamanda Global disbelief of porn star divorce.. ooh say it isn't so. Katie Price & Peter Andre are breaking it off after four years of marriage..
  6. Sabaa Torres
    SabaaTorres :O Katie Price and Peter Andre split, omgoshh. How, Why, WHAT!!

Rivers Beats Duke In Final "Apprentice" Faceoff

Comedian Joan Rivers was hired and poker champ Annie Duke was fired Sunday during the finale of "Celebrity Apprentice."

According to the Associated Press, Rivers' fundraiser gala was a better success than Duke's, cinching the win for Rivers and her chosen charity, God's Love We Deliver. The charity, which brings meals to the seriously ill who are home-bound, will receive $250,000.

The three-hour finale showed Duke and Rivers in a live boardroom session at Manhattan's Museum of Natural History. There they were given the verdict and host, Donald Trump, uttered the infamous line, "You're fired!"

Duke and Rivers exchanged barbs throughout the series, so it was no surprise when the two continued to hurl insults at one another during the finale.

The two women were the last of 16 celebrities vying for the title of Celebrity Apprentice. This was the show's eighth season, and it'll be back next year for a ninth one.

Many Twitterers were disappointed by the results, though a few were pleased with Rivers' win:
  1. ANDREA
    SMILEZ0713 still in shock that annie duke lost celebrity apprentice!!!!
  2. dsforest
    dsforest I'm so pissed that Joan Rivers won the celebrity apprentice. This was a sympathies vote for an old lady, not a business decision.
  3. semperfifi
    semperfifi Disappointed Annie Duke didn't win Celebrity Apprentice. But not in the least surprised.
  4. -Amanda-
    glamorousamanda What a bogus outcome on the celebrity #Apprentice last night. Money & name makes the world go around when you have millions at stake.
  5. Adrianne Machina
    AdrianneMachina Still reeling from Celebrity Apprentice results. I cannot believe Joan Rivers "beat" @realannieduke. No way. Not on merit.
  6. Paige Terracciano
    ttechservices Disappointed with results of Celebrity Apprentice:(
  7. Mikell Renee
    MikellRenee Joan Rivers won celebrity apprentice...yeah!! I love her..she is crazy and real. Won 250K for a great charity for aids patients. You go girl!

May 8, 2009

Paula Abdul Denies Painkiller Addiction

"American Idol" judge Paula Abdul issued a statement late yesterday denying claims made in a Ladies Home Journal article that she went to rehab for a 12-year painkiller addiction.

Breaking Tweets Entertainment, along with other media outlets, reported the initial story on Wednesday but now Abdul is saying the story was fabricated.

According to E! Online, Abdul claims that her stay, three days long versus the 30 that LHJ reported, at the La Costa Resort in California was spent exercising and enjoying the spa.

"I want to make it perfectly clear to everyone that I have never been addicted to or abused drugs in my life," the statement said. "I have never been drunk. I have never entered a rehab or detox treatment center."

The "American Idol" judge also spoke out on WKQI's Mojo in the Morning, saying "It was very stressful for me to hear that and to be quoted saying something I never said."

The Twitterverse doesn't seem to believe Abdul's claims:

  1. Kurstin Diggs
    GCTech Paula Abdul is such a liar! She is completely denying an interview with Billy Bush about her being addicted to painkillers right now!
  2. moryan
    moryan Um. What? Paula Abdul now says there was no rehab, just a "spa" vacation. Srsly? Oh Paula. @kristinalert has the deets http://tr.im/kLuf
  3. Candice C.
    cc427 Paula Abdul claims she was misquoted about being addicted to painkillers, never been drunk http://bit.ly/WLNpd LIES LIES LIES!
  4. Charlotte Baxter
    CharlotteK Wouldn't it be LESS embarassing if she fessed up? So erratic! RT @eonline Paula Abdul: No Painkillers, No Rehab: http://tinyurl.com/d4vefz
  5. Sarah Parra
    smwmap Paula Abdul is looney toons. Like we didn't already know, but seriously, she is.

May 7, 2009

Anna Sui To Create Fashion Line Inspired By "Gossip Girl"

Fans of the hit TV show "Gossip Girl" will soon be able to dress like their favorite characters, according to MTV.com. Fashion designer Anna Sui has agreed to design a fall line for Target that will feature affordable clothing inspired by the show's leading ladies.

NBCnewyork.com reports the line will hit 250 select stores on September 13 and will be available until October 17.

Twitterers are buzzing with excitement about the news.

  1. jamie cataldo
    jamiecataldo so excited Anna Sui is doing a Gossip Girl inspired line for Target!!!!
  2. emilie bender
    missbender Also just found out about the gossip girl inspired line anna sui is doing for target. I will be buying EVERY SINGLE PIECE
  3. Lily Marmara
    fashion_retweet RT @imelt ANNA SUI for Target's designer collection!! her muse? GOSSIP GIRL! I love it! I can't wait! #gossipgirl #fashion
  4. Dawn Gomez
    MAMACITA77 So excited about Anna Sui for Target ! And that her inspiration for the designs is Gossip Girl !
  5. Cheapgirlinthecity
    CheapgirlBoston Yay! Anna Sui confirmed for Target special edition line 9/13-10/17, inspired by Gossip Girl looks apparently? Can't wait!
  6. Rena Hu
    charadekpl Anna Sui designing a Gossip Girl inspired line for Target? Yes please!