Kim K. gets 600K to party

Kim K. gets 600K to party

Kim K. gets 600K to party _ Socialite Kim Kardashian, with her $600,000 paycheck for making an appearance this New Year’s Eve, seems to be the most sought after among Hollywood celebs since others are not so lucky.

The 30-year-old reality star, currently embroiled in a scandal about sweatshop conditions at the Chinese factories that manufacture some of her clothing lines, is being paid an estimated $600,000 to appear at Tao. The fee is part of a large, multi-event deal, reported New York Post.
Other celebs are lagging far behind. In Las Vegas, Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie is earning about $100,000 for playing the new 1Oak at the Mirage Hotel and Casino.


 Jolie working on film about Afghanistan
Actress Angelina Jolie says she has been working on a script for a movie about Afghanistan but she is not very confident about it.
The 36-year-old, who made her directorial debut with the film In the Land of Blood and Honey, said she is in no rush to helm another movie even though she has been working on the script set in the Asian country, reported Aceshowbiz. “I have actually half-wrote another script about Afghanistan though nobody has read it. I don’t even think it’s good. Maybe I’ll dig it out, but I don’t have the confidence yet to start even thinking in that way,” Jolie said.
After directing Blood and Honey, the actress is set to star in several upcoming films, including Ridley Scott-produced Gertrude Bell, David Fincher’s Cleopatra, and Luc Besson’s yet untitled big scale thriller. — PTI

Adele most popular live artiste of 2011
Singer Adele has been named the most popular live music artiste in Britain this year, according to ticketing website viagogo.
The Rolling in the Deep hitmaker topped the list with her gigs proving 25 times more popular than teen sensation Justin Bieber’s, the Sun online reported.
R&B star Rihanna came second and was three times more popular than top male artiste Paul McCartney. “Live music was dominated by outstanding female acts,” said Ed Parkinson from the website.
The other most searched tickets for solo artists include pop star Katy Perry and singer Usher. Careless Whisper hitmaker George Michael managed the seventh rank. — PTI

Nicole Scherzinger to quit The X Factor
Singer Nicole Scherzinger says she might leave the X Factor next year. The former lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls said that she is going to focus more on her music because she could not devote much time due to her tight schedule as a judge on the singing competition, Ace Showbiz reported. “Next year for me, it’s about my music. I am an artist first, not a judge. The show been so time consuming. I work with these contestants six days a week. So I delayed the album, but I was able to perform one of my new singles last week,” she said. The brunette said although the show is quite a learning lesson for her. “This has been quite a learning experience, quite a journey for me. I didn’t expect to have been so emotional through the whole elimination process. I wanted to just mentor and empower artists,” she added. — PTI

Sunday on Kourtney & Kim Take New York, Kim's Spin Crowd BFF Jonathan Cheban is (supposedly) planning to sell her out with write a tell-all book about her life.

Meanwhile, Kris Humphries decides to throw a party and invite random girls while the Kardashian sisters are out of town, and Scott Disick dabbles in Judaism.

At least the story editors and writers thought up some new angles this week.

What did Kris say about the big party? Is Scott serious? Was Jonathan really planning to blindside Kim? THG breaks down Sunday evening's drama, +/- style:

Kris Jenner tells Kim about Cheban's scheme to shop a tell-all about her. She's, like, devastated. Naturally, she found out from her mother of all people. Plus 5.

Kim worries that Jonathan is using her like everyone else. Kim, you use everybody else to make millions. 'Memba the wedding? It's a vicious circle. Minus 23.

Maturely, Kim starts a Twitter war with Cheban. Plus 6, as that may be how Kim Kardashian, or at least her professional Tweet writer, actually settles konflict.

Wouldn't you know it, Kim learns it's not a tell-all, but a guide to becoming an "it girl" using her as an example. NOW she feels BAD! Good one, E! Minus 71.

Jonathan hangs up on her after her attempt to apologize. Plus 15.

To make amends, Kim pens the foreward for Jonathan's book, sent over via Kris, obviously. He is touched. They make up, ending the snooze fest. Minus 8.

Seriously, why would Jonathan Cheban sabotage his BFF AND CLIENT? He may be a douche but the man's not an idiot. Minus 40 for expecting us to buy this.

Plus 20 for Jonathan being an inspiration though. He certainly didn't become an L.A. PR heavyweight based on physical attractiveness. Just saying.


Kris, the most mellow guy ever, decides to throw a party in their suite while Kim and Kourtney were in L.A. Totally of his own volition, we're sure. Plus 14.

Things got a little out of control after more people than Kris expected showed up. To a party thrown by an NBA star AND reality star? Stunner there. Plus 9.

Scott warns that the girls will find out. Of course they will, it's on tape! STOP TRYING TO PRETEND THESE ARE REAL PEOPLE AND NON-CELEBRITIES! Minus 2,500.

Kris says he should be allowed to have friends over to his own home. Plus 6, because no matter who he married, you can't argue with the man on that point.

Crazily, pics of the party are sent to K&K! What are the odds! Minus 7.

Scott steps up and takes the blame, saying he had work friends over and things got out of hand. Plus 20, because that was a nice, fake move of the guy.

Kris feels guilty and spills the truth. He feels bad, for no reason at all, and promises his plastic bride that he will never, ever do it again. Weak. Minus 10.

Meryl streep and kennedy center honors

Meryl streep and kennedy center honors

The Oscars may be entertainment’s most glamorous night, but no awards show is more entertaining than the Kennedy Center Honors. Taped earlier this month, they finally air tonight at 9 p.m. ET on CBS.This year’s honorees include Meryl Streep, Neil Diamond, cellist Yo-Yo Ma, saxophonist and composer Sonny Rollins, and singer and Tony winner Barbara Cook. If finding out how Anne Hathaway ends up in a split while honoring her Devil Wears Prada costar Streep (who is also feted by Robert De Niro, Mike Nichols, Kevin Kline, Emily Blunt, Stanley Tucci, and Tracey Ullman) isn’t enough of a reason to tune in, below are a few others.

Among those honoring Diamond, whose tribute is introduced by John Lithgow: Sugarland’s Jennifer Nettles (“Hello Again”), Smokey Robinson (“Sweet Caroline”), Lionel Richie (“I Am… I Said”), Raphael Saadiq (a medley of “You Got Me,” “Girl, You’ll Be a Woman Soon” and “Cherry, Cherry”), and, of course, Caroline Kennedy.



 Cook’s tribute is introduced by Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick and includes a medley with performances by Tony winners Patti LuPone (“Loving You” and “Come Rain or Come Shine”), Sutton Foster (“Everybody Says Don’t”), Audra McDonald (“Till There Was You”), and Glenn Close (“Losing My Mind”), as well as Tony nominees Rebecca Luker and Kelli O’Hara (“Will I Ever Tell You” and “Will He Like Me”), young Broadway star Laura Osnes (“This Is All Very New to Me”), and opera soprano Anna Christy (“Glitter and Be Gay”).

 Stephen Colbert introduces the tribute to Yo-Yo Ma, entitled “Symphony for the Eagle,” with help from Elmo.

Assistant principal videotaping boys in shower new jersey

Assistant principal videotaping boys in shower new jersey

A New Jersey educator is facing charges that he videotaped teenage boys showering with a camera he secretly set up in a locker room, An Assistant Principal in Somerville is under arrest after allegedly videotaping boys as they showered in the locker rooms at Immaculata High School in New Jersey.

Patrick J. Lott, 54, is accused of surreptitiously filming boys in the showers for nearly three years, according to court filings obtained by Courier News. He is set to be arraigned Wednesday.

In an investigation, detectives found hidden cameras set up in the high school shower area, according to the court document. A search of Lott’s home on Eastern Ave. turned up several videos of nude boys showering together.


Fifteen victims are listed in the court filing, nine of whom are under the age of 16. Lott faces multiple charges of second-, third- and forth-degree endangering the welfare of a child, and fourth-degree invasion of privacy.

Lott began working as an assistant principal at the school July 2009, after working at the same position at Bernards High School, according to reports. He also worked previously as an athletic coach at Immaculata, and was described in the report as a friendly administrator who would often greet his students with high-fives.

He was also a prominent figure in local political circles and ran for Somerville Borough Council in 2009, losing by less than 20 votes, according to reports.

Aerosmith Steven Tyler

Aerosmith Steven Tyler

Shortly after Erin Brady, girlfriend of Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler, flashed a sizable diamond ring on her hand while in Maui on Christmas day, rumors of disgruntlement among Tyler's family members are being leaked to the press.

TMZ reports that Tyler's family were unaware of the alleged engagement and are no fan of the 38-year-old Brady, who has been dating the 63-year-old "American Idol" judge since 2006.

Among the reasons cited are that Brady is "just not nice" and has been "mean to the family."

The alleged engagement would be the third marriage for the rocker, who recently told Oprah Winfrey on the OWN channel that he was "ashamed" of his womanizing past. Holding hands with Brady, Tyler appeared earnest about turning a new leaf and said it was possible for him to be monogamous.

"I don't want to hurt anybody again. For all the divorces I've had, I've hurt those girls deeply. There was some behavior that I'm ashamed of and I shouldn't have done," Tyler said.

American Idol

American Idol

American Idol' contestant whose wife died gets engaged, Danny Gokey is set to wed again, three years after losing his wife following heart surgery. The "American Idol" third-place finisher is engaged to Leyicet Peralta, People reports via Sophia's Heart, the website for a charity dedicated to Mr. Gokey's late wife. According to the website, Mr. Gokey and Ms. Peralta will marry next month. "He is thrilled to have found Leyicet who also shares his passion and desire to help children and families in need," the site reads, EW.com reports.


The couple issued a statement as well: "We are thankful for so many of the blessings God has given us. It is our desire to see homeless children and families be kept together and lifted back on their feet through the help of Sophia's Heart. We love and appreciate you all."

The couple requested that wedding gifts be in the form of a donation to Sophia's Heart.

Mr. Gokey spoke often about his late wife while a contestant on season 8 of "American Idol."

American Idol judge engaged

American Idol judge engaged

"American Idol" judge Steven Tyler, 63, reportedly is getting married for the third time.  Tyler, who also is Aerosmith’s sometime frontman, reportedly gave his longtime girlfriend, Erin Brady, 38, a diamond ring. It seems as though we have some rather rockin' news for Steven Tyler -- after dating his longtime girlfriend Erin Brady since 2006, it appears as though the "American Idol" judge is taking the next step.

According to a new report from TMZ, Tyler was spotted out recently with Brady, and she was wearing what definitely appeared to be an engagement ring. However, no one from Tyler's camp has yet to confirm the news.


Before the new season of "Idol" begins, we can see Tyler next on Oprah Winfrey's upcoming "The Next Chapter" series -- where he talks about how happy he and his new lady are after all they have been through together.

Drake on fan's forehead tat

Drake on fan's forehead tat

Drake on fan's forehead tat. No one could rightfully say that Drake’s fans won’t go to great lengths to prove their devotion. Last week, a photo of a young Los Angeles woman with shaved eyebrows and the all-caps word “DRAKE” tattooed on her forehead, caused many to wonder about the motivation behind the garish tat. Drake, now aware of the furor surrounding the tattoo, has addressed the artist, Kevin Campbell, and even threatened to, um, rough him up.

In a brief interview with Los Angeles’ Power 106 on-air personality Mando Fresko, the Canadian superstar spoke on the infamous tattoo and voiced his disdain for the artist responsible for the artwork. “I want to meet her and understand what happened,” said a flabbergasted Drake. “That’s cool, though. I feel you a 100 percent. That, to me, is like
absolutely incredible.”

Drake continued with, “The guy who tatted is a f---ing –shole though, I will tell you that. I don’t f--- with that guy. F--- you to that tat artist by the way. And you should lose your job and should never do tattoos again and I don’t f--- with you. And if I ever see you, I’m
a f--- you up.”

Drake did calm down a bit and seemed humbled by the fact the woman saw fit to adorn herself with his name. “But real sh-- though, I really like…I want to talk to this girl and understand it all. It’s surreal.”

In his defense, the tattoo artist said that he tried to reason with the woman: She was really psyched about it. She had the sh---y font all picked out on her iPhone ready to go and was pretty adamant about putting it on her forehead. She didn't say a word about what it meant to her,” Campbell recalled. “…She acted as if she had planned it out for a while; though I'm not really sure how much extended coherent thought could actually go into getting such a stupid tattoo on your forehead.”

“In my opinion this whole world's going to sh--, and sh-- rolls downhill,” Campbell added. “So I might as well just jump in, hold my breath, and pray to God that there's a nice big soft puddle of diarrhea for me to land in once everything hits the fan.”