The HollyWooWoo Report
Wednesday, May 30, 2012
American Idol Phillip Phillips’ Surgery Postponed
“American Idol” winner Phillip Phillips’ kidney stones surgery has been postponed. He has a sinus infection and a high fever, and will now have the surgery next week instead. Doctors are still optimistic he will heal in time to join the Idol tour in July.
No Doubt to reunite after nearly three years
No Doubt plans to reunite onstage at the upcoming Teen Choice Awards. Their last time together was at Neil Young's Bridge School Benefit in October 2009. The Teen Choice Awards air live on Fox July 22. Their 6th album is set for release Sept 25.
Jury to hear No Doubt's claims against game maker
A dispute between the band No Doubt and game-maker Activision will go to a jury. The video game "Band Hero" can be unlocked to let avatars perform other artists’ music. The lawsuit claims the feature turns the band "into a virtual karaoke circus act."
Madonna performs Lady Gaga’s 'Born this Way' cover at rehearsal
Madonna was caught on video last weekend in Israel rehearsing for her upcoming world tour. In mid-song, she suddenly burst into a perfect meshing of "Express Yourself" and Lady Gaga’s "Born This Way." The footage was shot by someone with access to the rehearsal.
Lindsay Lohan tanning bill tops $40,000
Nevada tanning salon Tanning Vegas is after Lindsay Lohan. She hired them to travel with her between 2007 & 2009. She never paid the full bill, now topping $41,000. The company also claims she sold their spray tan under her own label, Sevin Nyne. They are suing.
Ray J Sued For Ditching Clothes in Whitney's Death Room
Ray J is being sued for the expensive clothes that disappeared from room 434 at the Beverly Hilton. That’s the room Whitney Houston died in. L.A. Stylist Marc Littlejohn was hired to do Ray J's wardrobe styling for a Grammy event. He wants them back, or $2,880.
Chris Brown Suing Raz B?
Chris Brown has hinted he will sue R 'N' B singer Raz B for suggesting he is gay. He took to twitter to refute claims from the former B2K member in his memoir titled 'The Boy's Life'. He tweeted: ''Lying about somebody is defamation of character. My lawyers are handling it!”
Kat Von D Sued Over House Fire
Celebrity tattoo artist Kat Von D has been dragged into a legal battle over a Hollywood Hills home destroyed by fire. She is being held accountable for the 2010 blaze, which claimed the life of her pet cat. State Farm Insurance determined lit candles started the fire.’
Founding father of TMZ, Ellen, died during bike ride
The founder of TMZ, Ellen, The Bachelor, Extra, Judge Mathis and many more, has died. Jim Paratore died of an apparent heart attack Tuesday during a bike trip in France. He was a Warner Bros. executive. He and friend Harvey Levin created TMZ with AOL in 2005.
'Bachelorette' Trista to pen 'Happily Ever After' book
Original Bachelorette Trista Sutter has just signed to write a book. She and Colorado firefighter Ryan Sutter met on the show & married in 2003. “Happily Ever After” shares Trista's secrets to happiness and success in love, family, work and life. It’s out next year.
Judge Judy To Dish Out Advice On New Website
Judge Judy has hit the internet. The daytime TV queen just launched her own website, WhatWouldJudySay.com. She’s well known for delivering justice from behind the bench. On her site, Judy will dish up advice that she’s gleaned over the past 40 years.
Slash Will Never Appear With Guns N' Roses Again
Guns N' Roses' classic line up will never reunite. Slash has drawn a line under the idea once and for all. He believes the original members don’t want to get back together. Axl Rose is the only original member of the current band. Slash continues with a solo career.
Michael Buble And Wife Rely On Skype Dates
Michael Buble says Skype dates have gotten him and wife Luisana through their first year of marriage. They celebrated their first anniversary in March. He said they rely on video chats. They met at his concert in Buenos Aires in November 2008. They got engaged in 2009.
Russell Brand Wanted To Be Cut Out Of Katy Perry Film
Russell Brand asked that any footage involving his relationship with Katy Perry be kept out of the final edit of her new film. It won’t happen. He’ll be in scenes in her concert movie 'Part of Me.' She decided the film wouldn’t flow without snippets of their time together.
Mary J. Blige correcting financial mistakes made by her charity
Mary J. Blige has learned a valuable lesson about running a charity. Her foundation was slapped with a $250,000 lawsuit over a loan in June 2011. The bank has received only $368. Mary J. has hired a team of experts to clean up the financial mess.
Jessica Biel: 'Marrying Justin Timberlake Won't Change Anything'
Actress Jessica Biel is convinced her life will remain the same once she weds fiance Justin Timberlake. She says, "It's just a challenge to balance privacy, family, and work, but I'm ready. It's an opening to explore new things in life." She doesn’t know how to cook.
Lisa Marie Presley announces tour dates
Lisa Marie Presley will kick off her first tour in more than 5 years June 14 at Gramercy Theatre in New York City. The tour is in support of her new album, Storm & Grace. She celebrated the album's release with a CD signing at Sun Studios in hometown Memphis.
