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Harvey Korman has died

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 7:49pm CDT by Hot Momma

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Brilliant comedic actor Harvey Korman died today at the age of 81.

The Four-time Emmy winner was probably best known for his stint on the “The Carol Burnett Show” and in the film “Blazing Saddles,” died at UCLA Medical Center of heart failure after suffering complications from the rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm four months ago.

Carol Burnett’s assistant told the AP the actress was devastated by the news, but she has not yet released a statement.

Korman known for his appearances in Mel Brooks movies, including the comedy classic “Blazing Saddles” (as Hedley Lamarr), as well as “High Anxiety” and “The History of the World, Part I.”

He was heard but not seen as the voice of The Great Gazoo in the animated 60s classic, “The Flintstones.”

He is survived by his wife and four children. R.I.P. Harvey!
James McAvoy in “pole position” to land Hobbit Bilbo Baggins role

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 6:33pm CDT by Hot Momma

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The new Lord of the Rings prequel movie The Hobbit, has a director but is still searching for it’s star.

Scottish actor James McAvoy is rumored to be the lead candidate to play the role of hobbit Bilbo Baggins.

The J.R.R. Tolkien novel is hoping to be the next blockbuster hit and will be directed by Guillermo del Toro. Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf is already on board for the prequel.

But the big speculation is who will play the starring role of Bilbo Baggins. During the previous Lord Of The Rings film, Bilbo was played by Ian Holm, but the studio is looking for a new star for the prequel.

An industry insider tells the Daily Express,

“A number of names have been doing the rounds, including Daniel Radcliffe and Jack Black, but James [McAvoy] is the one the film’s bosses really want. They’re expected to have talks soon so hopefully it could be confirmed in the not too distant future.”

Director del Toro, hasn’t revealed his choice but indicates there is a favorite: “I can tell you it’s down to a few names that we all agree upon. For our first choice, completely magically we all have the same name.”
Steven Tyler makes statement on rehab stay

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 6:10pm CDT by Hot Momma

Tags: rehab

Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler says he checked into to a rehab facility earlier this month to recover from foot surgeries to repair problems caused by his stage moves. This is the third celeb in a week to offer a spin on their rehab stays. Unlike Eva Mendes and Kirsten Dunst who offered post rehab accounts of their stay Tyler is still currently receiving treatment and I find his account more plausible. Tyler in a statement explains:

“The doctors told me the pain in my feet could be corrected but it would require a few surgeries over time. The ‘foot repair’ pain was intense, greater than I’d anticipated. The months of rehabilitative care and the painful strain of physical therapy were traumatic. I really needed a safe environment to recuperate where I could shut off my phone and get back on my feet. Make no mistake, Aerosmith has no plans to stop rocking. There’s a new album to record, then another tour.”

According to the statement, Tyler was treated at the center after series of surgeries and post-operative physical therapy “to correct long-time foot injuries resulting from his trademark athletic performance onstage.”

The statement addresses reports speculating the 60-year-old singer was being treated instead for substance abuse. Having had a couple of foot surgeries myself and knowing how painful it is, it’s a long healing process. Reading between the lines Tyler who has had well documented substance abuse issues in the past may have also struggled not to get hooked on the meds he may have needed to deal with the pain.

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Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart are engaged!

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 4:56pm CDT by Hot Momma

Tags: Calista Flockhart

I thought this was old news but it’s come up again, so in case you missed it:

According to the London Blog, Harrison Ford and Calista Flockhart have gotten engaged. Sources say he popped the question on April Fool’s Day. Kinda of a sneaky time to make a marriage proposal. The Hollywood couple have been together for 5-years, and plan to get married this summer. This will be the third marriage for Harrison who is 65 , and for Calista who is only 43, it’s her first.
Clay Aiken to be a daddy!

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 2:10pm CDT by Hot Momma

Tags: Pregnant

This will come as a big surprise to many people. Clay Aiken has reportedly impregnated his gal pal, Jaymes Foster, an LA-based record producer in her 40s who oversaw a few of his album productions.

But before you get too excited, the couple may not have been coupling so to speak. The baby is said to have been conceived via artificial inseminate. Clay isn’t just a sperm donor, though, he supposedly intends to play an active role in raising the child due in August.
Bill Murray’s wife makes serious accusations in divorce papers

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 11:20am CDT by Hot Momma

Tags: divorce

Bill Murray and wife Jennifer in happier times

Bill Murray’s wife of more than 10 years has filed for divorce and it looks like it’s going to be a very messy split. Jennifer Butler Murray, claims her actor-comedian husband is an alcoholic, drug addicted man who beat her, cheated on her and abandoned her, as reason for divorce in court papers filed on May 12th in Charleston, South Carolina.

The Charleston Post & Courier reports that Jennifer also wants the court to examine their 23-page pre-nup agreement. According to the pre-nup, both parties retain all of their separate property, waive any right to alimony or support and maintain responsibilities for their children. However Jennifer is entitled to $7 million if they divorce.

The two were married in 1997 and they have 4 kids (all minors) together. Jennifer moved into a Sullivan’s Island home in 2006 to escape Bill’s constant alleged abuse. Jennifer Murray also seeks a restraining order barring Bill Murray from her Sullivan’s Island home, due to her husband’s “adultery, addiction to marijuana and alcohol, abusive behavior, physical abuse, sexual addictions and frequent abandonment.”

In the 6-page divorce papers, Jennifer states that in November 2007, Bill “hit his wife in the face and then told her she was ‘lucky he didn’t kill her.’ “
Naomi Campbell officially charged for her airport tantrum last month

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 10:39am CDT by Hot Momma

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Supermodel Naomi Campbell has been officially charged after her arrest on suspicion of assaulting a police officer at Heathrow last month (here).

The 37-year-old was detained at the airport in April after she threw a fit when she was informed that some of her baggage had been lost, and verbally and allegedly physically abused airline staff.

Campbell was arrested, handcuffed and led off the plane, before being later released on bail.

Today Campbell answered bail at Heathrow police station and was charged with three counts of assaulting a police officer, as well as disorderly conduct and threatening behavior towards a cabin crew member.

She will appear in court on June 20th to answer the charges.

Campbell was banned from flying with British Airways (BA) after the airport scuffle, though her spokeswoman said at the time it was hoped the dispute could be “resolved amicably”. Not gonna happen though.

Last year Ms Campbell was sentenced to community service in New York after being convicted of assault for throwing a mobile phone at her maid.Naomi was made to clean toilets and sweep floors for five days as punishment.

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Eddie Murphy to reprise Axel Foley for fourth ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ movie

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 10:27am CDT by Hot Momma

Tags: movie News

Eddie Murphy is set to reprise his role in police drama ‘Beverly Hills Cop’, for the fourth installment of the franchise as Detroit detective Axel Foley.
The actor will likely team up with Brett Ratner who is in negotiations to direct the movie.
However, Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the original “Beverly Hills Cop” trilogy with late partner Don Simpson won’t be actively involved in the new film, according to Variety.
Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce instead.
The first movie from the Beverly Hills Cop franchise was released in 1984, and grossed $316 million at cinemas worldwide.

The trilogy took in 712.9 million dollars worldwide with the last one being released in 1994.
It is hoped the Paramount film will be shot next year (09) in time for a 2010 release.
Nicole Kidman fake pregnancy rumors are nonsense

Posted: May 29th, 2008, 10:04am CDT by Hot Momma

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There are rumors and new stories still floating around that Nicole Kidman’s pregnancy is a sham. The worst rumor going is that Nicole is wearing a prothestetic/fake belly and a surrogate mother none other then her sister Antonia will have the child.
Antonia who is a mother of four children of her own, is supposedly keeping a very low profile until the birth of the baby.

Personally, I think these heinous rumors are pretty unlikely, particularly after seeing a picture I couldn’t publish of her exposed plump belly. Nicole is kind of a target because of her alleged frozen face from too many botox treatments. The wild stories are kind of amusing but keep in mind Nicole suffered two miscarriages while she was married to Tom Cruise, so having this baby is a big deal to her.

Nicole is taking time off from her acting career. She dropped out of the Ralph Fiennes World War II flick “The Reader” to spend more time with her husband and to enjoy her pregnancy.