Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes have asked Katharine McPhee to sing at their wedding, after McPhee lost out to Taylor Hicks in last week's American Idol finale. "Tom and Katie have been Katherine's biggest fans," a source close to the couple says. "They think she's destined to become a singing legend." Holmes reportedly met McPhee at the LA Scientology center, where the singer has been taking classes with her boyfriend.
Nick Lachey is gearing down for a racy commercial - which will air only in the UK. The What's Left of Me singer is following in the path of Ben Affleck in baring all for Lynx deodorant spray.
Anna Nicole Smith is expecting a baby girl, according to the baby's father - paparazzo Larry Birkhead. "I have been told that I am expecting a child, I have seen the ultrasound and have spoken to doctors," Birkhead told TMZ. "I am very excited about the possibility of becoming a father." The photographer has previously denied the rumor, but said yesterday that he had been pressured to do so by Anna Nicole's lawyer, Howard K. Stern. "Anna wants that guy completely out of her life and obviously he is having trouble dealing with it. You'll find out soon enough [if she's pregnant]," said Stern. Birkhead confirmed the pregnancy after Stern's statement, saying, "I was not going to discuss the matter publicly, but since Howard K. Stern is attempting to bash me... Howard needs to get past his own jealousy about the relationship between myself and his only client." A source said Stern is denying the news because Anna Nicole wishes to make money off announcing the pregnancy herself.
Jenny McCarthy avoided questions about her rumored relationship with funnyman Jim Carrey during her appearance today on The View. "No comment," she said when asked. "Does that ever work? The funny thing is I've never said it in my whole life!" When pressed by Joy Behar to confirm that she is dating "a well-known comedian who makes funny faces who is not Jerry Lewis," the former Playmate said people could "look it up online," and "Let's move on to the next topic." McCarthy and Carrey have been reportedly dating since December and were recently spotted sharing a cosy dinner in LA.
Kevin Federline got a makeover for a spread in Item magazine promoting his new album. Some excerpts from the article include:
On the public: "I should just put a bulls-eye on my back. If I stay home and take care of my kids, then I'm a loafer, not a good father. If I try to have a career, nobody thinks I'm caring for my family. I can't win."
On rumors: "You'll never see that guy they say cheats or goes partying all the time. If I'm there and I'm out at a club, I am there for a reason. I am not there to mingle with women. All that shit is done to me. I did that when I was 21."
On his children: "It's completely unfair when a child is brought into this world and now he's already looked at as a prince. My kids are going to have to learn what a real job is, what life is. You don't have it easy with me. Period... My kids are going to work at Taco Bell, dammit."
On his image: "I wish people would ask me about my career. Usually it's 'How's the wife and kids?' Not that I mind, that's my pride and joy. But it would be nice for people to look at me as an artist. The day they judge me as an artist, a CEO, as somebody, not Britney Spears's husband, that's the day I am looking forward to."
Angelina Jolie wasted no time in securing the rights to the internet domain shilohnouveljoliepitt.com. Jolie bought the rights to the name on Saturday, the day Shiloh was born, via her LA attorneys.
LeAnn Rimes discovered one of neighbor Nicole Kidman's allergies when she had the actress and her fiance Keith Urban over for breakfast. "Keith lives two doors down from us. We went out for dinner one night and [Rimes's husband] Dean was bragging about how he makes the best breakfasts, so we invited them round the next morning," the singer said. "Dean spent ages digging out these huge grapefruits and stuffing them with strawberries. When they turned up, Nicole said, 'Oh, I'm allergic to strawberries.' We ended up having omelettes."
Britney Spears allegedly suspect that husband Kevin Federline may be responsible for some of the leaks to the tabloid press about the couple's private life. "Britney knows Kevin tells his friends information, knowing they will leak it to the tabloids," a source told US magazine. "They sell stories for money... She is sick of him using her for them to profit." The popstar is also peeved because KFed recently bought a $300,000 watch without telling her first. "All he does is work on his music and try to find ways to get out," a source says. "That is all he cares about. It has taken a big toll on their marriage because he's not always there for her and he used to be."
Kiefer Sutherland insists he finally has his hard-partying ways under control, but still carries regrets about his former lifestyle. "I've embarrassed my mother and my family and, most specifically, my daughter," he says. "It's been the biggest problem for me. I have a few drinks and I'm not worried about tomorrow and I'm not thinking about yesterday."
Julia Roberts will reportedly be announced as the new face of Avon Cosmetics this week. PageSix is reporting that after recently being dropped from Christian Dior's makeup campaign, the actress is ready to agree to a $2 to $4 million deal with Avon, joining Salma Hayek as a spokesperson.
Anna Nicole Smith is expecting a baby girl, according to the baby's father - paparazzo Larry Birkhead. "I have been told that I am expecting a child, I have seen the ultrasound and have spoken to doctors," Birkhead told TMZ. "I am very excited about the possibility of becoming a father." The photographer has previously denied the rumor, but said yesterday that he had been pressured to do so by Anna Nicole's lawyer, Howard K. Stern. "Anna wants that guy completely out of her life and obviously he is having trouble dealing with it. You'll find out soon enough [if she's pregnant]," said Stern. Birkhead confirmed the pregnancy after Stern's statement, saying, "I was not going to discuss the matter publicly, but since Howard K. Stern is attempting to bash me... Howard needs to get past his own jealousy about the relationship between myself and his only client." A source said Stern is denying the news because Anna Nicole wishes to make money off announcing the pregnancy herself.
