Today on the theorangecouch...

Britney Gets in Retail Therapy with Mom
By Pernilla Cedenheim
Photo by: INF; shooting star



Britney Spears appears to be bonding with her mother – by shopping.

Spears and mom Lynne spent a half-hour at the Miss Sixty store in Los Angeles, where the pop star spent $650 on J Rocker Jeans, a white Carmen T-shirt, a Tirsa blue dress and a Maybelle stretch tee.

Spears, who once had been estranged from her mother – with an uneasy peace during Britney's psychiatric care – even asked her for shopping advice, according to an observer.

"Her mom helped her get the right size jeans that she ended up buying," an eyewitness says. "Britney also held up the blue dress in front of her and showed her mom before she decided to buy it."

Daughter and mother then traveled to the Millennium Dance Complex, where Spears taught a dance class for youngsters the day before.
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J.Lo Hospital On Alert to Thwart Babynapping
by TMZ Staff


TMZ has learned that the Long Island hospital where J.Lo will probably give birth to her twins is practicing "pink drills" -- code for thwarting a possible kidnapping.

Sources at North Shore Medical Center tell TMZ the hospital conducted a "Code Pink" drill last Friday -- "Code Pink" is code for locking down the hospital to prevent a kidnapping attempt.

A rep for North Shore confirmed that the pink drill did indeed go down, but said that the timing is just a coincidence, but that's not what our sources are saying.

For the lowdown, check out TMZ TV tonight for the full scoop. Check your local listings.
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Paris Hilton's Little Brother Arrested for DUI
By Marla Lehner and Howard Breuer
Photo by: Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department / AP

Like sister, like brother? Paris Hilton's 18-year-old younger brother, Barron Hilton, was arrested Tuesday morning on charges of driving under the influence and carrying a fake driver's license, authorities confirm.



The younger Hilton was arrested at 8:04 a.m. after failing a field sobriety test, according to L. A. County sheriff's spokesman Steve Whitmore.

He spent all day in jail before his $20,000 bail was posted. His arraignment was set for April 14.

Hilton was driving black Mercedes on Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu when another motorist observed him driving erratically, according to Whitmore. When Hilton stopped, the other driver had him sit on bus bench until deputies arrived, Whitmore says.

Hilton's blood-alcohol level was .14 percent, said Whitmore. The California legal limit for a person over 21 is .08 percent, but for a person under 21, any blood-alcohol level is considered legally drunk.

The DUI charge is a misdemeanor; the more serious charge is carrying a fake license, a felony.

Barron was booked at the Lost Hills sheriff's station. The Mercedes was impounded.

Barron's father Rick Hilton said in a statement: "I haven't been contacted yet by either my son or the police. If what I have heard is true, it is very disturbing and I will have a lot to say – but it will be to my son, not the media."

Paris Hilton famously served time in jail last year for violating probation in an alcohol-related driving case. Hilton was charged with DUI in September 2006.

The arrest was first reported by TMZ.com.
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Mel Gibson Completes DUI Probation Terms
Mel Gibson Photo by: Albert L. Ortega / WireImage


Mel Gibson completed the probation requirements from his DUI arrest, with the judge telling him Wednesday: "Now, you're on your own."

"Good luck to you as you continue on your rehabilitation," Superior Court Judge Lawrence Mira said, according to L.A.'s City News Service.

"Thank you, your honor," Gibson replied.

Gibson, 52, was escorted into the Malibu courthouse by sheriff's deputies through a back door to avoid a crush of photographers.

Gibson pleaded no contest in August 2006 to a misdemeanor charge of driving with an elevated blood-alcohol level and was sentenced to three years probation. He was spared jail time but required to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings

Gibson was pulled over shortly after 2 a.m. in July 2006. He reportedly made anti-Semitic comments during his arrest, for which he later issued an apology.

Although Gibson completed the terms of his probation, he still technically remains on probation for another 18 months.
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Aretha: Beyonce didn’t give me r-e-s-p-e-c-t!
Franklin slams singer for introducing Tina Turner as ‘the queen’ at Grammys

Kevork Djansezian / AP

LOS ANGELES - When Aretha Franklin is unhappy, she does not mince words.
On Tuesday, the longtime Queen of Soul slammed Beyonce Knowles' intro to Tina Turner at Sunday's Grammy Awards, in which Knowles called Turner, not Franklin, "the queen."
"I am not sure of whose toes I may have stepped on or whose ego I may have bruised between the Grammy writers and Beyonce," Franklin said in a statement issued by her publicist. "However, I dismissed it as a cheap shot for controversy."
E-mails to Knowles' publicist Yvette Noel-Schure and calls and e-mails to Recording Academy spokeswomen Jaime Sarachit and Barb Deghan were not immediately returned.
In the first few seconds of Knowles' intro to Turner's performance, she name-dropped Franklin and a long list of famed female singers. Then the "Crazy in Love" chanteuse focused on Turner.
"There is one legend who has the essence of all of those things: the glamour, the soul, the passion, the strength, the talent," said Knowles, strutting in hot pants. "Ladies and gentlemen. Stand on your feet and give it up for the queen."

At a party later that night, Knowles called Turner her "ultimate icon."
Still, Franklin ended her brief criticism on a gracious note, thanking the Grammys and the voting academy and saying, "love to Beyonce anyway."

And that is all for today...untill next time "may all your couches be comfy"

Today on the couch...
Amy Winehouse
Britney Spears
kevin Federline
Angeline & Brad
George Clooney
Eva Mendez


Wineheezy DENIED!
TMZ Staff


Entertainment Weekly reports Amy will perform at the Grammys -- but via satellite.

Uncle Sam does not, not, not want Amy Winehouse! TMZ has learned the cracked-out singer will not perform at this year's Grammy Awards because her visa has been denied.

After the decision came down, her publicist issued the following statement: "Amy has been progressing well since entering a rehabilitation clinic two weeks ago and although disappointed with the decision has accepted the ruling and will be concentrating on her recovery."

No word on why the visa was denied, but perhaps this, this, this and getting caught on tape allegedly smoking crack might be to blame.

Winehouse, who has been in and out of rehab, also canceled a slew of tour dates this year.
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Brit's Lawyer Dismissed. Jamie's Still in Control!

The lawyer that Britney supposedly hired on her own to present her in the case regarding control over her estate, has been dropped and furthermore Jamie Spears will still remain in control. A statement released by Adam Streisand's firm read "At the request of Britney Spears, Adam Streisand, a Partner at Loeb & Loeb LLP, met with her yesterday to discuss her legal rights in connection with the conservatorship over her person and estate. Following that meeting, Mr. Streisand learned that the court had issued orders that prevent Ms. Spears from retaining counsel of her own choosing, and on that basis, Mr. Streisand has decided he will not represent her at this time."
Basically what this means is, that Jamie is still legally in control of Brit's estate until it is proves that she can manage it herself. The estate btw, is estimated at $4 million! Seems like a lot of dough, but it's probably not even half of how much it once was. Yeah, I don't think buying new luxury cars and skipping out of treatment early really bodes well for you being able to control your own accounts. She doesn't have her kids, she doesn't have her money, what's the last straw for Britney?!



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Marc Jacobs's Special Guest at Fashion Week: Kevin Federline


Credit: Jordan Strauss/WireImage
He's embraced everyone from Lil' Kim and Winona Ryder to Victoria Beckham – but has designer Marc Jacobs found a new muse... named Kevin Federline?! A rep for Britney's ex confirms to PEOPLE that Federline will be a guest at the Marc Jacobs show Friday during New York's Fashion Week. No other details were immediately available – but PEOPLE will report back immediately once we see what he's wearing. Keeping checking back for our complete Fashion Week coverage.
– Bryan Alexander
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Angelina reportedly got pregnant to keep Brad


MSNBC contributors
Angelina Jolie’s latest pregnancy may be more the result of insecurity than love. According to National Enquirer, the stunning actress spent the last year terrified that Brad Pitt would end their relationship if she failed to give him another child.
Insiders told the tabloid that Brad is devoted to both their adopted children and biological child. Still, Brad desired to sire another heir. He and Angie had several heated disagreements over whether to postpone another adoption in favor of a homemade baby.
Angie grew insecure and decided another biological child could relieve the tension. “Then, when she couldn’t get pregnant, Angelina worried that Brad might leave her,” a source confided to Enquirer. “That’s when she went to the specialist.” Finally in vitro fertilization provided Brangelina with not one baby, but twins!
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CLOONEY ''LOOKS DOWN'' ON REALITY TV STARS


Clooney says there is a "pecking order" among actors, but insists all thespians have a low opinion of talentless attention seekers.

He said: "There is a strange pecking order among actors. Theater actors look down on film actors, who look down on TV actors. Thank God for reality shows, or we wouldn't have anybody to look down on."

George's comments have seemingly ruled him out of appearing on hit US talent show "Dancing With the Stars."

Last month, the show's host Samantha Harris said: "George Clooney, I pose this challenge to you - I want to see you shake your hips!"

"You know what? George Clooney is such a gentleman, and he looks fantastic in a tux, I think that he would do an amazing job in the ballroom numbers."

Clooney originally found fame in the 90s as Dr. Doug Ross, in US hit TV show "ER."

He then hit the big time in Hollywood with roles in a string of hit movies including "Three Kings," "Syriana" - for which he won the Best Supporting Actor Oscar in 2006 - and "Ocean's Eleven."

This year, he has been nominated for Best Actor for his role in "Michael Clayton" at the upcoming Academy Awards due to take place on February 24.

Source:BANGShowbiz
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Eva Out of Rehab -- For Just a Moment


TMZ has the first picture of a currently rehabbing Eva Mendes out and about in the Hollywood Hills, after recently checking into rehab. Never fear though ... Eva's on her way back.

Her rep says, "Eva is attending to some personal business in Los Angeles and intends to return to complete her treatment shortly."

And that is all for today folks...until next time "may all your couches be comfy"

Today on the couch we have...

Heath Ledger: The results

Britney Spears: Let loose!

J.Lo: Pregnancy confirmed

Rihanna: Umbrella's

John Kelley: His latest hit!



Heath Ledger's Death Was Accidental Overdose
By Kathy Ehrich Dowd and Stephen M. Silverman
Heath Ledger Photo by: Jeff Vespa / WireImage



Heath Ledger's death on Jan. 22 was due to an accidental mixture of prescription drugs, New York City's Chief Medical Examiner has concluded.

"Mr. Heath Ledger died as the result of acute intoxication by the combined effects of Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Diazepam, Temazepam, Alprazolam, and Doxylamine," said an announcement released Wednesday morning by office spokeswoman Ellen Borakove.

"We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications," the two-paragraph statement said in its entirety.

Oxycodone is a painkiller, Hydrocodone is also known as Vicodin, Diazepam is commonly called Valium, Temazepam treats anxiety or sleeplessness, Alprazolam is known as Xanax, and Doxylamine is a sedating antihistamine often used as a sleep aid.

Dr. Michael Hunter, a prominent forensic pathologist not involved in the Ledger matter, tells PEOPLE that the combination of the powerful drugs most likely caused "poly-drug intoxication" which led to respiratory arrest. "His breathing probably got slower and slower until it stopped all together," he said.

Hunter also said it is highly unlikely a doctor would have allowed Ledger to take all the different types of drugs in his system (though another doctor, Vatsal Thakkar, a psychiatrist at NYU Medical Center, tells PEOPLE that it could be "sloppy prescribing"). Either way, "This is a dangerous mixture of drugs," said Hunter. "We are seeing more and more people dying of poly-drug intoxication from prescription drugs and it usually a combination of the narcotic-type drugs seen here."

Hunter said it's important to note that the Medical Examiner officially ruled the death an accident, which means they must have ruled out suicide. He also said they officially determined his death was caused by the "abuse" of prescription drugs, which is telling.

"When they use the term abuse it tells us that he used drugs to obtain an intoxicant effect and not for a therapeutic reason. They must have determined through their investigation that the drugs were not for therapeutic use."

The actor, 28, was found dead in his Manhattan apartment on Jan. 22. Authorities said at the time that they did not suspect foul play but that medication was found near the body. (Six medications, including anti-anxiety medications and sleeping pills, were found near the body.)

"the sad truth finally came out"
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Spears released from UCLA hospital

The pop singer had been a patient in the psychiatric ward since last week.
By Andrew Blankstein and Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times Staff Writers
February 6, 2008
Pop singer Britney Spears was released from a psychiatric ward at the UCLA Medical Center today after nearly a week of treatment.

It was unclear where she was going, but sources said she might head to one of her homes before seeking additional treatment.



Unlike the spectacle surrounding her trip to the Westwood medical facility last week, she slipped out with relatively little fanfare. A private security detail escorted her in contrast to last week when more than a dozen Los Angeles police officers escorted Spears to the hospital via motorcade.
he LAPD said they took that step after increasingly aggressive tactics by paparazzi have forced them to take costly precautions. Authorities said she was headed home before seeking additional treatments.

Her release comes after Spears' mother, in court documents, said her daughter's self-described friend and manager exerted near-total control over the singer, cutting her phone lines, taking away her cellphone chargers, disabling her vehicles and grinding up pills to place in her food. Spears' mother alleges in a restraining order against the man.

Spears' mother made the allegations in a request for a restraining order against the manager, Sam Lutfi. The restraining order, approved Friday and released by the court Tuesday, bars Lutfi from coming within 250 yards of the singer.

Spears' father and an attorney have been granted temporary conservatorship over Spears and her estate. According to sources, a grand theft report was filed by Spears' father, Jamie Spears, after the singer was taken to the UCLA hospital last week.

The grand theft report alleges that paintings, jewelry and other valuables were taken from his daughter's Coldwater Canyon home. A limited number of people had access to the home in that period, sources said.

"way to soon for her to be out, i just hope she has the same suppport outside the facility this time, best of luck Britney."
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Jennifer Lopez's Dad Confirms Twins
Originally posted Tuesday February 05, 2008 06:00 PM EST
Photo by: Jon Kopaloff / FilmMagic



The rumors are true, confirmed by no less a source than her father: Jennifer Lopez is expecting twins.

And it isn't even a Lopez family first.

"Yes, twins," her dad David Lopez said in an interview on the Spanish-language show Escándalo TV, PEOPLE en Español reports. "The thing is in my family, my sister also had twins, so it's a hereditary thing."

For David Lopez, the news means double the excitement.

"I'm very proud. Jennifer has yearned to be a mother for many years," he said.

And he already has gifts ready for his 38-year-old daughter's babies.

"In Puerto Rico it's custom to buy an azabache [black stone] bracelet for babies to protect them from the evil eye, it's part of our culture," he said.

As she became noticeably pregnant, J-Lo finally announced last November that she and Marc Anthony were expecting.

"Congrats J.Lo cant wait to see the baby pics."
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RIHANNA's Umbrella's


CREDIT: Diane Bondareff/AP

The singer takes a break from fashion shows to promote her umbrella collaboration with Totes. Watch for her own clothing designs to hit the runways soon: "Designing is something I have a big interest in," she says, "and we are getting something together now."

"dont forget to go out and get your Unbrella's ya'll"
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Thieves Steal Kat Heigl and Josh Kelley's GPS


Photo by: Slash News Online


Josh Kelley's latest smash hit wasn't one the singer had planned.

Kelley and new wife Katherine Heigl found their SUV was the target of an overnight break-in.

The car, which was parked outside the couple's Hollywood Hills home, had a demolished driver's side window and was missing only the GPS device, according to a video clip posted on TMZ.com. Kelley can be heard saying, "Thieves suck."

While a smoking Heigl moves their other SUV into the garage, Kelley removes two guitars – miraculously untouched – from the backseat of the burglarized vehicle, amazed at the luck.

"He may get lost next time he drives, but least the crooner can still serenade his new bride!"

And that is all for today, tune in tomorrow for more of your favorite celebrity news...untill then "may all your couches be comfy"

Today on the couch we have....

Paris Hilton: Being Sweet Is Good for Karma
JT: Justin Visits Jessica Biel (and Madonna!) in London
Brad Pitt: Did Pitt Throw a Hissy Fit?
Christina Aguilera: On Baby Max: He's Stinky
Tom Brady: The Bald Truth!
Jason Biggs: American Pie Star Engaged



Paris Hilton: Being Sweet Is Good for Karma
By Stephen M. Silverman
Paris Hilton Photo by: Jean Baptiste Lacroix / WireImage



When it comes to her sweetness, Paris Hilton says she got it from her mother.

"She always taught us to be polite," the hotel heiress, 26, tells Parade magazine. "We had the best manners, so I've kept them."

The key advice that Kathy Hilton gave her daughter, says Paris: "Put your shoulders back and don't chew gum."

Beyond that, she says, "My mom has always been really supportive. She's one of my best friends. And she's just always told me to stay the same and stay the sweet girl I've always been since I was little and not let any of the Hollywood stuff get to my head, and you'll leave a good karma."

As for what might surprise strangers about Hilton, the socialite says, "I'm really good at ice hockey. I've been playing since 10th grade, and people don't know that I play defense in hockey. I like to check people, push people down. And I love fishing. I like to catch them, but I don't eat them. I just put them right back, because I feel bad for them."

Currently promoting her new movie The Hottie and The Nottie, which opens Friday, Hilton also confirms the reports that she'll appear on Showtime's The L Word.

"It's true," she says. "I have no idea what kind of character I'll be playing, but it's a good show."
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Justin Visits Jessica Biel (and Madonna!) in London
By Caris Davis
by: Alex Berliner / Berliner; Steve Bagness / Matrix




Justin Timberlake is bringing the SexyBack ... to London.

The pop star recently jetted to England to appear in the music video for Madonna's upcoming single, "4 Minutes to Save the World," according to ew.com.

And Timberlake isn't above mixing work and play. While in the U.K., he also had the chance to visit with girlfriend Jessica Biel, who's filming Easy Virtue in nearby Oxfordshire.

Timberlake has been linked to Biel for the past year – although he's generally played it cool in the press.

The low-key lovebirds stepped out for a date night on Saturday, sharing dinner at the romantic restaurant Locanda Locatelli in Central London.
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Christina on Baby Max: He's Stinky
by Elizabeth Wolff



In her first interview since having baby Max, Christina Aguilera talked all about how Paris Hilton spilled the beans on her pregnancy, how her first child is "stinky" and how she had penis-shaped balloons at Max's otherwise-traditional circumcision.
"He did have a bris," Christina said this morning on Ryan Seacrest's KIIS-FM radio show, referring to the Jewish naming and circumcision ceremony. "We had close friends over to experience the bris with us. We're a non-conventional couple... we had penis balloons everywhere."
Since delivering Max Liron Bratman via C-section 23 days ago, Christina says she is "going a little stir crazy" at home even though she describes motherhood as "an incredible thing."
"Every week something new happens... it's constant changing and he's constantly changing and doing different things and stinky things."


As for Paris Hilton stealing her thunder and announcing Christina's pregnancy before she did, she says she has no hard feelings. "Everyone thought I wanted to keep this big secret. Really, I didn't want to address it. I didn't want to make a big announcement about it," she said of the months of speculation about her pregnancy.
"Paris did kind of jump the gun a bit so she did kind of become the official announcer at a club appearance. I laughed it off. She did it in a sweet way so it wasn't in a kind of tattle way," she said.
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The Bald Truth About Tom Brady?
by The Sixers



Patriots quarterback Tom Brady may have ditched the walking cast, but that doesn't mean he's not in need of some ... "health" care.
Just this afternoon, the NFL MVP was seen heading into a building on Seventh Avenue NYC with several medical offices. PageSix.com first called the podiatrist (for his suspect right foot), but the receptionist there said, "No, he wasn't here."
PageSix.com then called the chiropractic practice, but the receptionist there said, "No, he didn't come in."
Finally, PageSix.com phoned AMD Lab USA, a trichologist (that's hair restoration specialist, as in, for someone who is losing theirs), and was told, very pointedly, "No comment."
We should also add that Brady was in the building for an hour and was definitely not walking with a limp.
The major cause of hair loss is stress.
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American Pie Star Jason Biggs Engaged


Eric Charbonneau/WireImage.com

American Pie star Jason Biggs has popped the question to his girlfriend, actress Jenny Mollen.
"It happened recently," he told Usmagazine.com Tuesday night at the Hollywood premiere of his new comedy Over Her Dead Body.
"He asked me over and over again ever since we met!" Mollen, 28, joked.
Said Biggs, 29: "I asked her the first night we met."
The two began dating this summer shortly before shooting their upcoming comedy My Best Friend's Girl.
Mollen admitted she was "skeptical" when she first met Biggs.
"I had never dated an actor before, so I'd kind of hoped to steer clear," she told Us. "I was sort of on the fence, and he sort of won me over."
So have they set a date?
" I think we're going to elope. We don't want to deal with all of the drama of dealing with my family," Biggs joked.
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Heath Ledger's Autopsy Results Due in the Next 48 Hours


John Shearer/WireImage.com

Autopsy results in Heath Ledger's January 22 death should be available within the next 48 hours, a rep for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of New York announced Monday.
The announcement comes as the late actor's grieving family return to Australia.
The Associated Press reports that they arrived in their native Perth Tuesday and were ushered immediately from the plane and into an elevator by private
security guards and at least one police officer.
It was unclear if the actor's remains were also aboard the flight.
Details of funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Local media report Ledger's family will hold a private ceremony, and either bury his remains or have them cremated and interred at the family's plot at
a cemetery in Perth, where his two grandparents lie.
According to British newspaper The Daily Telegraph, Ledger's Brokeback Mountain co-star Jake Gyllenhaal (and godfather of Ledger's daughter, Matilda, 2) is expected to fly to Perth, as well as Ledger's ex, Michelle Williams.
On Saturday, a heartbroken Williams — along with Tom Cruise, Sienna Miller and other people connected to CAA (the agency that represented Ledger) — attended a private ceremony Saturday in L.A. to honor the late actor.

Today we will feature a list of celebrity birthdays:


Country singer Claude Kingis 85.
Actor Stuart Damonis 71.
Writer-producer Stephen J. Cannellis 67.
Singer-songwriter Barrett Strongis 67.
Actor David Selby("Dark Shadows," "Falcon Crest") is 67.
Singer Cory Wellsof Three Dog Night is 66.
Singer Al Kooperis 64.
Actress Charlotte Ramplingis 62.
Actress Barbara Hersheyis 60.
Actor-director-comedian Christopher Guest is 60.
Actor-comedian Tim Meadows ("Saturday Night Live") is 47.
Actress Jennifer Jason Leigh is 46.
Actress Laura Linney ("The Truman Show," "You Can Count On Me") is 44.
Bassist Duff McKagan of Velvet Revolver (and Guns N' Roses) is 44.
Singer Chris Barron of the Spin Doctors is 40.
Singer Bobby Brown is 39.
Country singer Sara Evans is 37.
Actor Jeremy Sumpter ("Peter Pan") is 19.
Happy Birthday All!

Until next time "may all your couches be comfy"

Today on the couch we have...

Britney Spears:Custody Battle Part 1?
Paris Hilton:50 Cent's Crew Makes Paris Cry! Boooo
Michael Jackson:Jacko's Baby Mama Resurfaces
Amy Winehouse:Visits U.S. Embassy for Visa?
Gwen Stefani:Onstage Annoucement In FL
Paula Abdul: Paula Abdul Making a Comeback...?
and also...
Eva mendez: At Cirque Lodge...doing what you wonder?

Britney Hearing: The Custody Battle Part 1!
by Jen Heger



In the first of two court hearings today regarding Britney Spears, the judge ruled in the pop star's custody battle, and nothing changed. Britney's ex-husband, Kevin Federline, still has full custody of his two sons with Britney, Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1. It is now one month to the day since Britney last saw her kids.
Court spokesman Allan Parachini said that the judge, Commissioner Scott Gordon, "is aware that the situation is fluid and is acting accordingly with his judgment."
Andrew Wallet, who was appointed Britney's co-conservator along with her dad, Jamie, appeared on behalf of Britney, who remains in the psych unit at UCLA Medical Center.
When Parachini was asked about rumors that Britney will be showing up at court later today for a hearing regarding her care, said he couldn't imagine she would appear, but added, "in this case, who knows?"
Additionally, Britney's lawyers at Trope and Trope withdrew their petition to be removed as her counsel. The custody battle will be back in court on February 19.

"Britney Britney, what are we gonna do with you? Get better soon"

50 Cent's Crew Makes Paris Cry!
by Jana Winter



It's her party and she'll cry if she wants to.
During his performance at the Paris Hilton-hosted pre-Super Bowl party for 944 magazine last night, 50 Cent gave a shout out to Paris, who then started singing in the front row.
Paris and 50 are good friends.
When the princess decided to get onstage and dance, the hip-hopper's crew and stagehands quickly instructed her to "Get the f**k off the stage." She started to cry and tried to plead with the party's production staff to let her dance, whining, "But it's my party!"
Her entourage swarmed the fotogs so they couldn't document the embarrassing belittlement but PageSix.com was there.
For the record Paris and 50 are still good friends.
Earlier in the evening Paris was in good spirits, telling us that while she's "rooting for both teams" and is a football fan because "my grandfather used to own the Chargers," she won't be watching Sunday's big game. "Um... I'll TiVo it," she claimed.

While Paris was crying, Terrell Owens was having a grand ol' time singing along to every 50 Cent song and jumping and dancing in front of the stage. Throngs of girls were screaming "T.O.! T.O.!" at him from behind the VIP lines all night so when the Kim Kardashian's security tried to block him from the VIP area, the gaggle of fans started shouting "But he's T.O.!" and "But that's Terrell Owens! You can't do that!" Soon Kim & Co.'s vision of VIP grandeur was squashed by the presence of actual celebs and sports stars.

"poor paris gets no respect, even at her own party!"

Jacko's Baby Mama Resurfaces
by TMZ Staff


No, that's not Roseanne Barr or Wynonna Judd. It's Michael Jackson's lovely second ex-wife, Debbie Rowe -- 'memba huh?! Rowe was snapped leaving a clinic over the weekend.In 2001, Debbie gave up all parental rights to her two recently unmasked children with Michael. In 2006, she tried to get her parental rights reinstated, but instead reached a "$ettlement of all issues."


Amy Winehouse Visits U.S. Embassy for Visa
Photo by: BAUER-GRIFFIN

New reports have surfaced that Amy Winehouse has purchased a visa in order to fly to the US. With her recent stint in rehab appearing to be over, her presence at this Sunday’s Grammy awards is fully expected:



Amy Winehouse briefly left rehab – to go to the American Embassy in London.

Accompanying her on the short visit, reports the BBC, were her father Mitch Winehouse and a nurse. Amy also looked healthier than she has in some time, said the news service.

Decked out in a white skirt and polka dot top – and her trademark beehive – the 24-year-old singer, who wishes to attend the Feb. 10 Grammy in Los Angeles, sought a visa to make her trip possible. Still, the process may not be all that easy.

"The appointment at the U.S. Embassy was made some time ago and was part of process for obtaining a visa," said Winehouse's rep, adding that "no decision" has been made about her California trip.

He added: "Amy was accompanied by a nurse as the appointment was under supervision. She has not left rehab and remains under the care of the clinic."

On Jan. 24, Winehouse was admitted to the Capio Nightingale clinic in north London, says the BBC. Only days before, a video surfaced that purportedly showed her smoking crack cocaine, which is what will likely impede her visa application.

In addition, in October she was arrested and fined in Norway for possession of cannabis, a claim she intends to appeal this month in a Norwegian court.

She is nominated for six Grammys, including album of the year (Back to Black), song of the year and record of the year ("Rehab"), and best new artist.


Amy who is nominated for six awards is still set to be one of the shows performers. Let’s all hope she can stay sober and drug free between now and Sunday.
"Six Grammy's thats awsome, i just hope she shows up"


Gwen Stefani Confirms Pregnancy While Onstage In Florida

Singer tells Ft. Lauderdale crowd to 'sing so loud that the baby hears it.'
By Jennifer Vineyard
Well congratulations seem to be in order for the “holla back” girl. Last week the father of her hubby Gavin Rossdale announced that she is pregnant with her second child. The couple is the proud parents of son Kingston James 1. It seems that Gwen has finally made the pregnancy official at her most recent concert tour stop in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida



Gwen Stefani confirmed reports of her pregnancy Wednesday night while onstage at her final U.S. tour stop in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.
"I want you to sing so loud that the baby hears it," the 36-year-old singer told the Bank Atlantic Center crowd during a sing-along to her song "Crash." She patted her famous-but-expanding midsection at the end of the show. Though word of her pregnancy broke Tuesday, her label reps had refused to confirm it.
"I'm really horrible with secrets," Stefani told the Los Angeles Times in an interview published Saturday. "It's amazing we kept it quiet as long as we did, I suppose."
Stefani called off plans for a second solo album earlier this month, saying she needed time off to rest (see "Gwen Stefani Holding Off On That Second Solo LP — For Now, Anyway"), but that turned out not to be the whole story, and Us Weekly reported on Tuesday that the reason why Stefani needed a break was that she and husband Gavin Rossdale were expecting. The magazine said it had confirmation from the singer's mother and father-in-law.
"We are delighted," the magazine quoted Douglas Rossdale as saying. When asked if she was excited, Patti Stefani reportedly said, "Yes." But when the report came out, Stefani's rep was adamant there was nothing to it, saying, "Her mother and father-in-law did no such thing. Check your sources."
"[Us Weekly] called my father-in-law in England," Stefani told the Los Angeles Times. "He's a retired doctor and just the sweetest man. And they said something like, 'Congratulations, it's confirmed, everybody knows. ... And he was like, 'Uh, well, we're delighted.' Oops. Then it was like a wildfire."
Stefani has often talked about wanting a baby, and made reference to it in songs such as "What You Waiting For" (with the clock ticking) and more explicitly in "A Simple Kind of Life," in which she wishes for a "mistake" with her birth control: "I always thought I'd be a mom/ ... You seem like you'd be a good dad."
Stefani and Rossdale married in September 2002 in two ceremonies, one held in London and another held in Los Angeles. This will be Stefani's first child and Rossdale's second; he discovered in 2004 via a paternity test that he was the father of 16-year-old model Daisy Lowe, whose mother, Pearl, was his former girlfriend.
Check out Best of RAW in Overdrive, where Gwen Stefani talks about her hopes for starting a family.

The baby announcement couldn’t have come at a better time. Gwen is finishing up her tour and is between albums. Now her perfect family can become even more perfect with the addition of another perfect child; maybe in the form of a daughter? Only time will tell.
"Congrats to Gwen, from what i know about her, i know she'll be the best mom she can be, while still making HITS!

Paula Abdul Making Comeback?
Written By: Adam Gonshor
A once famed pop starlet of the 80’s and early 90’s is making a comeback. The American Idol judge Paula Abdul has been working on new material for sometime now and debuted some of it yesterday at the Superbowl XLII pregame show:




andPOP) Simon Cowell: meet your next victim. Paula Abdul could be making a comeback.

MTV is reporting that Abdul, currently a host on American Idol, is recording a new album.

"My fans want to dance and that's what I want to do," she said. "It's going to be funky, but I'm doing a lot of different things, keeping it fresh."

She is also reportedly writing songs for Kylie Minogue and other pop artists.

Abdul hasn't released new material since 1995. Besides having two number one albums, Abdul has won a Grammy Award, three American Music Awards, and five MTV awards.

It still remains to be seen if Paula can actually make a comeback. For now she should just stick to what she knows best and continue to be a judge on American Idol.
"cant wait to see what shes gonna come out with, she should teem up with Timbaland"

Eva Mendes in Rehab
by TMZ Staff

And finally…Eva Mendes is following on the Hollywood bandwagon and has been admitted into rehab. She is keeping house at the Cirque Lodge in Utah. This is the same place that Lindsay Lohan made famous late in 2007 with her extended stay

TMZ has learned Eva Mendes is in Utah battling a substance abuse problem. The "Ghost Rider" star is at the famous Cirque Lodge, near Sundance. The Lodge, which treated Lindsay Lohan and other stars, is one of the most respected treatment facilities in the country.



Eva has been at Cirque for several weeks.

Her rep tells TMZ "Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend to some personal issues that, while not critical, she felt deserved some outside professional support. Out of respect for Eva's privacy, we do not wish to discuss further details."
While this doesn’t come as too much of a shock, we wish her all the best as she tries to make a full recovery.
"Im glad to know she's in the hands of people who can really help her, as always all the best"

So today was a pretty laid back day for us. I had two classes today (Health Psychology and the Culture of Disability), while Rigo worked hard on the blog. There is a lot for me to get accomplished before I head home for the weekend next Friday, but it will get done. Tomorrow is an even quieter day for me as I have only one class (History of Psychology).

Well that is all the news that’s fit to blog, tune in tomorrow for more up to date celebrity news. Until then may all your couches be comfy.

An today on the couch...

An before i get into my first official post I have to congratulate Both the Patriots and the Giants for an Amazing game. I enjoyed it with my girfriend Joanna, while sipping on Juice and Gin..lol and here is how it went down:

THE GIANTS WIN IT 17-14!!!



February 3, 2008 -- GLENDALE, Ariz. – The imperfect team picked the perfect time to deny perfection.
Completing an astonishing season with an upset for the ages, the Giants tonight shocked the world, denied history and defeated the Patriots 17-14 in a remarkable Super Bowl XLII stunner at University of Phoenix Stadium.
Eli Manning's 13-yard pass to a wide-open Plaxico Burress – who ran past stumbling cornerback Ellis Hobbs – with 35 seconds left set the final dagger in one of the greatest upsets in Super Bowl history.
Manning, trailing 14-10, directed a 12-play, 83-yard drive, using 2:07 for the winning points.
"(Eli) did the things in the second half, the fourth quarter you have do to win the Super Bowl," coach Tom Coughlin said. "He played very, very well, very cool, very calm."
What was supposed to be the coronation of the Patriots immaculate 19-0 season instead became one of the most unexpected defeats in this game's storied history. The Pats sought to copyright the 19-0 trademark; instead, they'd better get busy printing up those "18-1" shirts.
And to think, Burress predicted to The Post the Giants would win 23-17. He almost got it right.
The Giants incredible defense sacked Tom Brady five times, the last with 19 seconds left by rookie Jay Alford.
"18-1; we lost the most important one," Brady said.
"They played well. They made some plays, we made some plays; in the end they made a couple more than we did," Pats coach Bill Belichick said. "We're obviously disappointed."
The Giants get to take home the Lombardi Trophy for the first time since the 1990 season and they earned it the hard way, as a wild card entrant into the playoffs, not favored to win in Dallas or Green Bay and certainly not against what many considered the best team in NFL history. Instead, the Giants made history of their own.
"It was a tremendous team effort all the way around, all the way through the playoffs," Coughlin said.
"We had so many young guys that were hyped up to play in this game," he added. "We were prepared and we were excited about playing." "We didn't do this to prove people wrong," Michael Strahan said. "We did this to prove to ourselves that we could do it."

"and may i add we're soo happy that mannings was given the MVP Award, an honor well deserved"


And now on TheOrangeCouch our top news of the day...

TMZ has learned tomorrow is shaping up to be an all-out war in the Britney Spears conservatorship case. Sources say lawyers for Britney will try to convince the Commissioner that Britney "feels hatred" toward her dad, doesn't trust him and wants him removed as co-conservator.Here's the way it's gone down this weekend. Yesterday, a lawyer for Trope and Trope (Brit's divorce/custody attorneys) went to UCLA to visit Britney. After being there a short time, one of the staff doctors asked the attorney to leave, because the co-conservators objected to the visit.



Dogfight in Court Tomorrow Over Brit
Posted Feb 3rd 2008 6:46PM by TMZ Staff


Sources say tomorrow, Trope and Trope will appear at the court hearing. Along with attorney Adam Streisand, who specializes in estate law, and ask that both co-conservators be removed. They will argue that the appointment of Jamie in particular is inappropriate given Britney's bitter feelings toward him and that Britney wants him out.On Friday, the Commish appointed Jamie Spears and attorney Andrew Wallet as co-conservators. Trope lawyers and Streisand will ask that both conservators be replaced.Sources say the Trope firm will not object to a conservatorship for Britney, but they'll ask that a different conservator be appointed. We're told the Trope lawyers and Streisand have not finalized who they want to replace the current conservators.

"wow poor britney, all i can say is i hope she puts all her issues aside and takes full advantage of her treatment"




Angelina Jolie pregnant?
BANG ShowbizNov. 2, 2006 08:15 AM






Angelina Jolie is reportedly pregnant with her second child with Brad Pitt. The 'Tomb Raider' star - who is currently in India with Brad and their children filming 'A Mighty Heart' - is said to have been trying to conceal a baby bump and her feelings of morning sickness on set. A source told America's Star magazine: "She was wearing a baggy outfit and a big scarf. When she got out of the car, she walked straight to the building, and she was messing around with the scarf, trying to cover herself with it.
I heard she's not able to hold down food very well either." It has also been claimed that Angelina - who wore similar baggy dresses and cover-up shawls when she fell pregnant with her five-month-old daughter Shiloh Nouvel last year - has stopped taken her birth-control pills and is instead taken pre-natal vitamin supplements. Angelina reportedly fainted three times last month after arriving in Pune, in India. Sources say Brad, 42, and Angelina, 31, are both delighted about the pregnancy. The 'Ocean's Thirteen' actor is allegedly keen to have a son, and has made no secret that he wants to expand their family, stating recently that he would like at least six children, enough to make a mini-soccer team. Brad and Angelina already have two adopted children, five-year-old son Maddox, who is Cambodian, and Ethiopian daughter Zahara who is 22-months-old.

" i wish she wouldnt be soo shy about the whole thing, oviously at this point theyvwould know for sure if theres a bun in the oven or not."





Michelle On Keith Ledger's Death:





Michelle Williams out in New York City with daughet Matilda on September 3, 2007.INFphoto.com
Michelle Williams is speaking out for the first time since ex Heath Ledger’s untimely death January 22.
“Please respect our need to grieve privately. My heart is broken," Williams, 27, said in a statement released on Friday by Ledger's rep, Reuters reports.
"I am the mother of the most tender-hearted, high-spirited, beautiful little girl who is the spitting image of her father," Williams continued in her statement.
"All that I can cling to is his presence inside her that reveals itself every day.
"His family and I watch Matilda as she whispers to trees, hugs animals, and takes steps two at a time, and we know that he is with us still.
"She will be brought up with the best memories of him," Williams' statement concluded.
When Williams first learned about his tragic death, "she cried and screamed as soon as she heard," a source on the Swedish set of her latest film, Mammoth, tells Us Weekly in its new issue, now on stands

"my prayers go out to the family and friends of Keith RIP"


In American Idol News an "Idol" Takes a Walk Down the Aisle
Posted Feb 3rd 2008 7:48AM by TMZ Staff






Former "American Idol" contestant, Katharine McPhee, married her longtime boyfriend in Los Angeles on Saturday. The 23-year-old wannabeen singer/actress and Nick Cokas (who is 42, by the way) were strictly platonic before Katharine auditioned for the hit reality show.

As Kat's star began to rise, so did the relationship. The two started dating and Nick became a strong support for the Suga-Mama as she struggled with the pressures of the show and her secret eating disorder. McPhee told People that "Nick is the love of my life. This is a once in a lifetime occasion and everything is just perfect." Katharine was recently dumped by her record label.

"Congrats kat, wish you all the best. Ill be waiting for my invitation:-)"



Spice Girls 'Break Up' Even Before Starting?
Posted : October 16, 2007




Victoria Adams is furious at Geri Halliwell's plans to perform her solo hits on the Spice Girls' forthcoming world tour. Victoria, also known as Posh Spice, is determined Geri - who quit the band in 1998 to pursue a solo career - should not be allowed to sing a medley of her hits, which include 'Lift Me Up', 'Bag It Up' and 'Look At Me', when the girls hit the road in December.

A source said: "Victoria is adamant she won't do it. When she signed up, one major stipulation was that Geri will not sing solo."

The row is threatening to divide the Spice Girls, with fellow members Emma Bunton and Melanie C reportedly siding with Geri, while Melanie Brown is against the idea.

Geri and Victoria are also said to be clashing over the stage outfits the five-piece will wear. Victoria wants classy costumes, while Geri wants flamboyant outfits like those they were famed for in their 90s heyday. An insider added to Britain's Star magazine: "Victoria and Geri have come a long way since they were last in the Spice Girls, and they have completely different ideas of what will work on the road. With her fashion background, Victoria considers herself to be the key player in deciding the outfits and overall look of the band, but Geri is adamant that she has her say too."

Tensions between the pair are said to be so bad, they had to organize a get-together at Geri's house to sort out their differences. However, after both aired their views, Geri and Victoria were soon bickering once more. The insider added: "It was not pretty. They are both feisty and used to getting their own way, so they can't agree on anything at all."


"well you would think that there would be an amazing management crew present, but then again, im guessing there's not telling these girls what to do."


And that is all for today, my goal is to bring the most up to date celebrity news and world events. But for now i must go and continue to celebrate the Giants Victory.
Im out, goodnight!