HONORING Deacon Jones

Former Hawkeye track standout Charles Deacon Jones passed away early this morning in Hillside, Ill., Iowa officials confirmed. He was 73. Jones suffered numerous health problems in the last decade, undergoing several heart procedures and battling diabetes. He died one week after his 73rd birthday.

Dale Earnhardt Jr. AMP ed Up To Go All-In With Pocket

Dale Earnhardt Jr. will be racing the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevy sporting the colors of Pepsi Mountain Dew AMP energy drink and the National Guard in 2008

Carlos Camejo was in a car accident in Venezuela

Carlos Camejo, 33, was declared dead after a highway accident and taken to the morgue, where examiners began an autopsy only to realize something was amiss when he started bleeding

Dan Rather filed a $70 million

Dan Rather filed a $70 million lawsuit Wednesday against CBS, alleging that the network made him a "scapegoat" for a discredited story about President Bush's National Guard service in Texas

Marcia Clark Seen Walking Away From OJ Arraignment

Marcia Clark, the prosecutor who tried to convict Simpson of two murders in Los Angeles, was just shown on MSNBC walking away from the courthouse in Las Vegas. We're waiting for the lawyers in this case to address the press

Talk Like a Pirate Day

September 19th is Talk Like a Pirate Day. My guess is that a large percentage of Pastafarians will observe this holiday.

Chris McCandless

Chris McCandless is looking for freedom, fredom from the corruption of the world, from his father, from politics, from him"self," from the whole mess. So was Abbey. So were Thelma and Louise

Lisa Linde

September 18th, 2007 - Happy Birthday James Marsden! He has been married to Lisa Linde born May 10 1972 since July 22 2000. They have 2 children Jack born February 1 2001 and Mary James born August 10 2005 . Lisa is the daughter of the late legendary country music songwriter ...

Alicia Silverstone to appear in PETA ad

Alicia Silverstone will appear in a television advertisement by the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) organisation.

Michael Jackson spends three hours styling his wig!

Pop star Michael Jackson spent three hours sitting in the hair stylist's chair before his wig was styled to his liking.

Jared Leto shares his bizarre slimming secrets with Sienna Miller

Actor Jared Leto shared his bizarre slimming regimen with actress Sienna Miller.

Charlie Sheen and fiance Brooke Mueller want to start a family

The 'Hot Shots!' star says the couple are head-over-heels in love, and are eager to cement their relationship by having children.

Splitsville for Vanessa Hudgens and Zac Efron?

The nude photos scandal plagued 'High School Musical star', Vanessa Hudgens, 18, reportedly split this week with her 19-year-old boyfriend and co-star Zac Efron.

Jeff Dunham

Jeff Dunham and his puppet pals take the stage for an evening of ventriloquist comedy at its finest. The World Premiere of "Jeff Dunham: Spark of Insanity" airs on COMEDY CENTRAL Sunday, September 23 at 9:00 p.m.

Sam Horrigan

Sam Horrigan (born August 23, 1981 in Sacramento County, California) is an American actor best known for his role as Quentin Kelly on the hit ABC sitcom Grace Under Fire.Sam played Spike Hammersmith in the movie Little Giants and also has made guest appearances on TV shows like One Tree Hill, Joan of Arcadia, Desperate Housewives, and 8 Simple Rules.

Live Blog And Recap: Big Brother 8 Finale - UPDATED WITH WINNER!

Well folks, this is it! After a summer of drama, streaking, red unitards, bunny suits, family feuds, alliances, betrayals and lots of slop, the finale of Big Brother 8 is finally upon us! Will the houseguests vote for Daniele to win due to her many competition-wins? Or will they be able to get over how badly Dick treated some of them enough to award him the grand prize of half a million dollars? No matter what happens tonight, a Donato will win but how will the houseguests react to the America’s Player twist?

Rosie O'Donnell turns down Oprah Winfrey's offer

Anyone would jump at a chance to be on Oprah Winfrey show, but surprisingly, Rosie O'Donnell has declined the talk show host's offer.

Is Jennifer Lopez pregnant?

Jennifer Lopez may finally be on the mommyhood path for latest reports claim that the singer/actress is pregnant with her first child.

Jennifer Aniston on the sets of 'He's Just Not That Into You'

Jennifer Aniston strode confidently on the sets of her new comedy film 'He's Just Not That Into You', attired in a white cashmere wrap cardigan, sunglasses, jeans and brown 'Uggboots with her famous hair blowing in the wind.

Jesse Metcalfe rekindles romance with on/off lover Nadine Coyle

The 'Desperate Housewives' actor Jesse Metcalfe and the Girls Aloud singer - who split earlier this year over claims Jesse had cheated on Nadine - were seen house-hunting in Los Angeles at the weekend.

50 Cent, Lil' Kim slapped with $2m lawsuit

Former collaborators 50 Cent and Lil' Kim might be reuniting - but this time in court.

Barry Manilow Doesn't Like Elizabeth Hasselbeck

Barry Manilow really doesn't like Elizabeth Hasselbeck. Manilow was was scheduled to appear on The View Tomorrow, but cancelled due to Hasselbeck's mere presence at the show.

Another Match Game Death: Brett Somers

The 1970s would have existed without Brett Somers. They just wouldn't have been as saucy. Somers, the gravely voiced wiseacre to naughty Charles Nelson Reilly on TV's Match Game, died last Saturday at her Connecticut home of stomach and colon cancer. She was 83.

Eva Longoria refuses to sign a sexy photo of herself for charity

The 'Desperate Housewives' star was asked at a recent charity event to autograph some pictures of her posing in underwear, but refused because she found them unflattering. Eva Longoria

Kelly Brook to flaunt 'all her best bits' on 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Model Kelly Brook is gearing up to appear almost nude on BBC One hit show 'Strictly Come Dancing', for she will wear a skimpy flesh-colored leotard for one of the episodes of the series.

BARRY McGUIGAN WINS HELL'S KITCHEN

Former boxer Barry McGuigan has been declared the top chef among this season's celebrities after beating actress Adele Silva to win Hell's Kitchen. Barry, who admitted before the series that his culinary talents were limited to beans on toast and spaghetti, said it was "fantastic" to win the crown.

Emmy winners

Here’s a complete list of all the winners from the 2007 59th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Jeremy Piven - Entourage, Terry O’Quinn - Lost, Jaime Pressly as Joy - My Name Is Earl, Thomas Haden Church - Broken Trail.

Will Ferrell auctions movie role for charity

Hollywood comic star Will Ferrell is auctioning a cameo in his new movie "Step Brothers" to raise funds for his college friend's cancer charity.

O.J. Simpson accused in Vegas robbery

O.J. Simpson arrest may be the start of a new legal odyssey for the fallen football star, one that could reopen the possibility of prison time more than a decade after his acquittal on murder charges.

Eminem to make a comeback after three years

Rapper Eminem, who previously said that his greatest hits record Curtain Call would be his last work as a recording artist, has decided to make a comeback with his first studio album after three years.

John Ed Bradley still haunted by Tiger Stadium memories

John Ed Bradley watches LSU football alone from a couch in his Opelousas home. Bradley likes the couch. The couch is quiet. It leaves him alone to his thoughts; doesn't talk while the ball is in play or wave foam fingers in his face; doesn't direct his focus away from the what's happening on the offensive line.

Sally Field Has Another Memorable Award Speech

Twenty-two years after her immortal Oscar speech, the Fox network really did NOT like Sally Field. Accepting her Emmy on Sunday night for lead actress in a drama series ("Brothers and Sisters"), Field stumbled halfway through, lost her train of thought, screeched at the audience to stop applauding so she could finish talking ? and then was bleeped by Fox censors as she stammered through an anti-war rant.

Wheel Of Time Author Robert Jordan Dies

Sad news from the world of fantasy literature. Robert Jordan, known best as the author of the "Wheel of Time" series of books, died on the afternoon of Sunday September 16th after more than a year battling cardiac amyloidosis. The news comes from a message left on the author's blog.

Lindsay Lohan vows to leave Hollywood, drugs and Calum Best

It seems that Lindsay Lohan has finally realized her mistakes, for the starlet has promised her dad that she will quit films, leave Hollywood and dump bad boy lover Calum Best.

Bush picks Mukasey as attorney general

President Bush has settled on Michael B. Mukasey, a retired federal judge from New York, to replace Alberto Gonzales as attorney general and will announce his selection Monday, a person familiar with the president's decision said Sunday evening.

Colin Farrell takes vagrant on a shopping spree

Actor Colin Farrell has shown that he is a big-hearted man by taking a homeless man on a shopping spree.

Jessica Simpson's father Joe has been playing Cupid

The singer-and-actress' manager dad was seen trying to get the single 27-year-old a date at the Rolling Stone magazine party in Las Vegas last week. Jessica Simpson

Now, girlie lip-lock pictures haunt Vanessa Hudgens

"High School Musical" star, Vanessa Hudgens, has another embarrassment to add to her kitty after more pictures of her hit the Internet.

Amy Winehouse has reportedly gained 14lbs on a fast food diet

The super-slim singer has been gorging herself on calorific treats, including devouring seven McDonalds meals in the space of just six days, in a bid to pile on the pounds. Amy Winehouse

Britney Spears in talks to apologize for her MTV awards disaster at the Emmys

The 'Gimme More' singer Britney Spears  is reportedly hoping to redeem herself after her flop performance last Sunday (9/9/2007) at the MTV Video Music Awards ceremony this Sunday (9/16/2007).

Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend have got 'married'

The handsome Irish actor has revealed he and the Oscar-winning actress recently tied the knot - although their union is not legally recognized. Charlize Theron

Dita Von Teese is the new face of Cointreau liquor

Rocker Marilyn Manson ex Dita Von Teese is the new face of Cointreau liquor.

Divorcing Pammie was the best thing I ever did: Kid Rock

Kid Rock doesn't regret divorcing Pamela Anderson after realizing that he didn't love her.

Heath Ledger enjoying single life since his split from Michelle Williams

The 'Brokeback Mountain' star - who last month confirmed he had separated from Michelle Williams after three years together - attended the Another Magazine party at New York's Bowery Hotel with three Australian friends on Saturday (09.08.2007). Heath Ledger

Jillian Michaels

Jillian Michaels (born 24 February 1974) is a personal trainer, and appeared on the television series The Biggest Loser (US) as the trainer for the red team until 2006. However, she later returned in 2007 as the black team coach. She is also a trainer in the Australian version of the show along with Bob Harper.

Mandy Moore rubs off her good girl image with grind against stripper pole

The brunette singer-and-actress, who is renowned for her squeaky clean image, sexily gyrated round a silver pole during an interview with online celebrity gossip columnist Perez Hilton. Mandy Moore

Larry Birkhead

Larry King got sidelined from his own show, 'Larry King Live' in favor of an interview of Anna Nicole Smith baby-daddy Larry Birkhead.

Fergie slams Spears' critics

Singer Fergie has slammed Britney Spears' critics following her drab comeback performance at the MTV Video Music Awards.

Reese Witherspoon recalls emotional distress following marriage breakdown

Reese Witherspoon has spoken of the emotional breakdown she suffered after her marriage with Ryan Phillippe ended.

To lose is to win on US TV's 'Biggest Loser' reality show

 
Americans prepared to hunker down in front of their televisions Tuesday with reduced-fat chips and light beverages for the season premiere of "The Biggest Loser" -- arguably the biggest thing to hit reality TV.

Actress Lindsay Lohan

Actress Lindsay Lohan is set to cling on to her wild ways in her upcoming film 'I Know Who Killed Me', in which she plays a pole dancer.

Prince Harry's girl Chelsy is a 'party animal'

It seems that Leeds will turn out to be a perfect place for Prince Harry's wild party-girl Chelsy Davy.

Naomi Watts is loving motherhood

Australian actress Naomi Watts admits she loves being a mom. The actress, who gave birth to son Alexander Pete on July 25 in Los Angeles, is also keen on bringing her baby son home to Australia for Christmas.

Justin Timberlake embarrasses his mother by kissing girlfriend Jessica Biel

Justin Timberlake embarrassed his mother by kissing girlfriend Jessica Biel in front of her after Sunday's (09/10/07) MTV Video Music Awards.

Actress Jane Wyman Dies at 93

Jane Wyman, Oscar winner as the deaf rape victim in "Johnny Belinda," star of the long-running TV series "Falcon Crest" and first wife of Ronald Reagan, has died at her desert home

Browns Will Trade or Cut Charlie Frye

The Cleveland Browns' flagship radio station, WTAM, is reporting that the Browns are trying to trade quarterback Charlie Frye, that they think they are trying to get a deal worked out with an unnamed team, and that if the deal isn't reached, he will be cut.

David and Victoria Beckham branded the most overrated people in the world

The soccer star David Beckham and wife Spice Girl Victoria Beckham came top of Radar magazine's Overrated 100 list, which the publication claims is "a scientific survey of the world' s most over-hyped people, places and things".

Pete Wentz says kissing Ashlee Simpson is like kissing his best friend!

Fall Out Boy bassist, Pete Wentz, - who is rumored to be engaged to Ashlee Simpson , the younger sister of Jessica Simpson - shares a deep connection with his girlfriend that goes beyond mere lust.