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Kat Von D Rumors: Divorced, On Drugs?

Everybody loves to speculate about Kat Von D's romantic life, to the point that the Official Kat Von D Fan Club has a firm policy against it. No guessing! No insinuating! Well, that won't stop me, so here goes: 

It seems that Kat Von D is divorced, or at least Wikipedia says she is. "LA Ink" hasn't mentioned any divorce, but they haven't mentioned anything at all about husband Oliver Peck, who was such a presence on "Miami Ink."

Now, her MySpace profile says she's "in a relationship," while his says he's "single." Has she moved on to someone new, or has she just not kept her MySpace profile up to date with her love life?  It's even possible he just changed the profile as a prank, although I have to admit that I'd file for divorce if I was married to a dude who looked like that.

Then there's this: ONTD pointed out a recent post on Peck's MySpace blog that readers seem to think refers to her. It reads as follows:

3 SIMPLE STEPS ON HOW NOT TO BE A LYING CHEATING DRUGGIE
STEP 1... DON'T LIE
STEP 2... DON'T CHEAT
STEP 3... DON'T DO DRUGS
SIMPLE !

Anyone going through a divorce knows it's easy to say horrible things that can't be unsaid, and if that's about Kat it's a terribly cruel thing to say, and it could easily be attributed to breakup anger. On the other hand, he doesn't name any names. For all we know, he could be giving some frank advice to Lindsay Lohan. Still, there's the fact that Kat recently lost a bunch of weight, which suggests some kind of change in her life, for better or for worse.

I guess we'll find out the truth sooner or later. In the mean time, have fun guessing!

Owen Wilson In Apparent Suicide Attempt

Well, if I'd been in "You, Me, And Dupree," I'd do the same thing.

Who's Got More Luck With The Law?

Which famous hard-partying celeb has the most luck when dealing with the law? For awhile now, it's been rocker Pete Doherty, who recently had a drug charge thrown out because the cops, er, bobbies failed to get him to court in the time allowed, and is now rumored to have reunited with his supermodel ex, Kate Moss. He's been arrested (and convicted!) numerous times for drug abuse, but has managed to stay out of jail while bouncing in and out of rehab, because his offenses are non-violent and involve small amounts of drugs.

It doesn't hurt that he's getting arrested in the UK, which isn't so hard on non-violent drug offenders. US courts are usually far, far stricter. Note that I said usually, because TMZ reports that Lindsay Lohan may have some of Doherty's luck: she's probably be charged with only misdemeanors stemming from this summer's two alleged drunk-driving incidents, one of them involving the famous "that coke was in those pants when I borrowed them" excuse.

A few more arrests like that, and Lindsay Lohan just may take the Teflon-rap-sheet crown from Doherty.

News Links: Efron, Bourdain, Doherty

People reports that Zac Efron is busy: he's still promoting "High School Musical 2," while getting ready for "High School Musical 3" and beyond. A big-screen feature is in the works. Meanwhile, Snagwire has been asking questions about the hamsa charm that Efron wears. The hamsa is a traditional good-luck symbol, used throughout the Middle East to ward off the evil eye, bring good luck, and remind the wearer that Someone Up There is watching over them. In the US, it's also popular among Kabballah adherents.

Maybe Zac should give his charm to Pete Doherty, who surely needs some good luck these days. Digital Spy says he hopes to win back estranged lover Kate Moss by appearing on UK quiz show "The Weakest Link."

Despite good ratings and a substantial following in the States, "No Reservations" host Anthony Bourdain says he gets recognized most in Asia. Apparently, all the taxi drivers in Kuala Lumpur know him by sight and want to take him to their favorite restaurants to film his show.

Star Sex Roundup: Zac Efron, Britney Spears

You can find pictures of Zac Efron at the "High School Musical" Premiere over at ONTD. Posters there also speculate that he's gay, which seems to be the usual rumor for any good-looking guy. Note to rumor-mongers: good looks have nothing to do with that. There are plenty of ugly gay men out there, and plenty of well-groomed heterosexuals. I don't know anything about Zac's orientation and neither do you.

I mean, I can understand. It's fun to speculate about a star's scandalous love-life. OK Magazine and Daily Blabber have a whole bit about Britney Spear's supposed sapphic inclinations. I imagine a lot of that detail will show up in court, since Kevin Federline seems to be sending subpoenas to everyone who ever worked for her. That might be overkill, though: at least a few people have decided they might as well jump the gun and blab to the press instead.

I know we'd hound them with rumors no matter who they dated. Still, it seems unfair to hound someone with rumors about their sexuality. So what if Zac has a boyfriend? So what if Britney kisses some girl? It's not like they've been on a TV show about child sex abuse and then ended up arrested on child-porn charges.

TMZ Keeps It Classy

TMZ kept it classy with its Merv Griffin obit today. By that, I mean they have no respect for the dead:

Drew Carey Confirmed as "Price Is Right" Host

This just in: Fox News is confirming that Drew Carey will be the next host of "The Price Is Right." He will replace Bob Barker, who retired after 35 years and 6,586 episodes. He'll also continue to host his current show, "The Power Of 10." At press tour late last week, Carey confirmed his interest in the job. He said replacing Bob Barker would be an honor, but he was also pretty candid that he liked the idea because game show host is a no-heavy-lifting job.

Paula Abdul Feels Unappreciated

Paula Abdul's new reality show is going to be awesome...as long as you're not a Paula Abdul fan. Hey Paula, which will hit the air on June 28, follows the American Idol  judge around as she almost compulsively inserts her foot into her mouth. The first priceless quote from the show: “I’m tired of people not treating me like the gift that I am.”

Read more at The Hollywood Gossip

No, Not Even A Mild Surprise: David Hyde Pierce Is Gay

The bloggers at TV Squad have a good chuckle with the "news" that the former "Frasier" co-star David Hyde Pierce is a gay man. Of course five minutes after Niles hit the stage, we all knew, right?

Big surprise: Rosie O'Donnell leaves "The View" in a huff

Really, it had to happen this way, didn't it? Rosie O'Donnell's time on "The View" is ending not with a handshake or a whimper, but with snarling and growling and hurt feelings all around. Plus a note of jerkwad triumph from Donald Trump. They're trying to put a good face on it, but Rosie's leaving her TV pals three weeks before the end of her contract because, well, they're just sick of each other.

It all makes more sense than the make-nice, smile-for-the-camera, "Rosie is moving on" announcement a couple of weeks ago when both sides said, gosh darn it, they just couldn't reach a deal for her to continue. The big dust-up Rosie had with co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck earlier this week was the last straw. They may have touched on war and politics, but the real subject was their mutual loathing.

Give Me My Remote has the statement - and the video of their fight. And E! Online has a good version of the whole story, including the scoop on Rosie's head writer drawing moustaches on pictures of Hasselbeck around the office.

The Rumor Mill: Pirates, Paris, and Britney! Britney! Britney!

This week in the Rumor Mill: Veronica Mars suffers from a lack of Pussycat attitude; Courtney Love organizes a garage sale; Anna Nicole's baby is officially an American; and Britney just can't help being Britney. Here's everything you need to know to sparkle around the water cooler or in line for a latte this week.

CELEBRITY GOSSIP

Let's hope that Baby Phat makes a belly-baring orange jumpsuit for Paris Hilton to wear during her upcoming 45 days in the clink. Apparently, the judge didn't buy it when she pleaded innocence on the grounds that her assistants didn't tell her that her license had been suspended. Her agent says the experience should be great for Paris's career, as the LA County Jail houses the only people in the city she hasn't yet been videotaped sleeping with.

Paris Hilton Heads to Jail: "Orange is So NOT My Color"

A judge has sentenced Simple Life / sex tape ingenue Paris Hilton to 45 days of penal haute cuisine and tragically uninspired orange jumpsuits for violating her probation. 

In a shockingly un-Hollywood ending, Superior Court Judge Michael T. Sauer ruled that Paris will not be eligible for work release, furloughs, use of an alternative jail, or electronic monitoring in lieu of jail.

Hilton will make her way to the slammer on June 5. 

Get the full story on Glitterati Gossip >>

 

Sanjaya's Mom Busted for Growing Pot, Being Tone Deaf

Breaking news on the Sanjaya front. According to TMZ.com, Sanjaya's mama, Jillian Blith, was nabbed by police in February 2005 for possession of 310 ganga plants. Sis Shyamali, who came thisclose to entering the American Idol Top 24, was also nicked, but only for being in the company of a bag of weed and a variety of "smoking devices." To avoid serious jail time, Mamajaya pulled a Big Pussy by squealing on some nearby maryjane growers.

The hula, the hair, that sh*t-eating grin -- it all makes sense now.

Get the full story on TMZ.com >>

Sanjaya Goes to Washington

As if to further answer the question, "Mommy, why do the terrorists hate us?", American Idol's semi-talented singing phenom Sanjaya Malakar will soon be meeting President Bush.

They'll no doubt be discussing plans to team up to promote their new line of cologne: "Mediocrity." So hot right now. 

Glitterati Gossip: Angelina Didn't Approve of Aniston's Gifts?

Does Jennifer Aniston continue to be a sore subject for Brangelina?

Sources say yes -- when Aniston supposedly sent over some gifts for Pax, it didn't quite sit well with Mama Angelina.

According to a source: "Angie didn't approve of it at all."

Supposedly, Angelina trashed Aniston's card and probably the rest of the gift bundle as well, which included books and games.

Feb. 9: Katharine McPhee Debuts at No. 2, Rainn Wilson Hosts SNL

*Katharine McPhee's album debuts at No. 2 [Reality Blurred]
*The Office's Rainn Wilson takes on Saturday Night Live [GMMR]
*One Tree Hill heads to Honey Grove [TMZ]
*Illegal drugs found in Anna Nicole's hotel room [Glitterati]
*It's Love at First Bite on Animal Planet [BuzzSugar]

Anna Nicole Smith Dead, Soon to be Reunited with Her One "True Love"

According to her attorneys, TrimSpa schill, Anna Nicole Smith died today of unknown causes. She was repordly found unconscious in a hotel room this morning at the Seminole Hard Rock Cafe Hotel and Casino in Florida. More details to come as I'm sure several lawsuits and paternity tests.

Feb. 8: Survivor: Fiji Premieres, Ellen Prepares for Oscars

*See the first five minutes of Survivor: Fiji before it premieres tonight [Reality Blurred]
*Ellen gears up for the Oscars [PopSugar]
*Letterman skewers the Astronut [TMZ]
*24 star likes the look of Mirrors [Glitterati]
*Getting down with Grey's Anatomy [BuzzSugar]

Feb. 7: Bud Bundy Files for Divorce, Go Behind the Scenes of The Office

*UFC fighter takes on Numbers [The Futon Critic]
*Married with Children star files for divorce [Glitterati]
*Angela takes you behind the scenes of The Office [GMMR]
*Project Runway gets a marathon session tonight [BuzzSugar]
*Getting the Dirt on the secret life of altar girls [Pop Culture Junkies]
*Designer reveals an illness on tonight's Top Design [Reality Blurred]

Feb. 6: Lauren Conrad Doesn't Act, Bam Margera Gets Married

*Chicago is good to Prison Break [GMMR]
*Hills star isn't much of an actor [Reality Blurred]
*The Office, Grey's Anatomy highlight the Buzz Reel [BuzzSugar]
*Eleven all-star teams await The Amazing Race [The Futon Critic]
*MTV star enters into Unholy Union [The Hollywood Gossip]

Feb. 5: Brooke Hogan Doesn't Know Best, Lily Allen Does Saturday Night Live

*Brooke Hogan doesn't Know Best [Glitterati]
*Lily Allen does Saturday Night Live [Popbytes]
*Andy Dick makes an ass of himself on Jimmy Kimmel [TMZ]
*NBC has high hopes for The Black Donnellys [The Futon Critic]
*Jenna Fischer and Amy Poehler take on Blades of Glory [GMMR]
*Tim Gunn will return to the Runway [Reality Blurred]

Feb. 2: Patrick Dempsey is a Dad, Sneak a Peek at K-Fed's Commercial

*Does Vince Vaughn want his Friend back? [Glitterati]
*It's the end of an adventure for The Real World [Pop Culture Junkies]
*Grey's Anatomy star is new dad -- again [PopSugar]
*See a sneak peek of K-Fed's Super Bowl commercial [The Futon Critic]
*Project Runway to stay at Parsons [Reality Blurred]

Feb. 1: LC Sets Sights on Lance Bass, David Letterman Celebrates 25 Years

*Letterman celebrates his 25th anniversary tonight [BuzzSugar]
*Prison Break star may face murder charges [Glitterati]
*"Spiritual Sandy" gives out sage advice on Grease: You're the One That I Want [Reality Blogs]
*Big Brother will return for eighth season this summer [The Futon Critic]
*The Hills' LC sets her sights on Lance Bass [The Hollywood Gossip]

Jan. 31: Famke Janssen Cops to New Role, Veronica Mars Loves Tramps and Thieves

*Veronica Mars loves those tramps and thieves [GMMR]
*Fox wants to know: Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? [The Futon Critic]
*Bravo unveils its Top Design tonight [GMMR]
*What if The Office was a horror movie? [BuzzSugar]
*Famke Janssen cops to new NBC role [Televisionary]

Jan. 30: MTV Curse Doesn't Scare Bam Margera, Heidi Klum Needs Makeup, The Fix Is In for Heroes

*It's not a good time to be a member of Jack Bauer's family on 24 [Buzz Sugar]
*Bam Margera isn't worried about the MTV curse [Glitterati]
*The fix is in for our Heroes [GMMR]
*CBS orders its own Angel [Televisionary]
*Project Runway takes a toll on Heidi Klum [Egotastic]

Jan. 29: K-Fed Commercial Airs, Britney Runs to Ralph's, FOX Looks Forward to February Sweeps

*K-Fed's Nationwide commercial has arrived [Dlisted]
*Britney runs to Ralph's [Glitterati]
*Ugly Betty star ties the knot [GMMR]
*Pageant School offers a leg up for Miss America [Reality Blurred]
*FOX pulls out the stops for February sweeps [The Futon Critic]

Tonight's Picks: Monday, Jan. 29

24 -- Day 6: 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon
As the nation reels from additional attacks, Jack's family becomes part of the investigation. Damn, why didn't the nuke get Kim? Meanwhile, President Palmer is put in a tight spot, and Chad Lowe finds the spotlight as a politico trying to advance his own agenda.

Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip -- The Harriet Dinner
You knew it couldn't last. As the gang attends a dinner in honor of Harriet, things between her and Matt begin to deteriorate. Danny isn't around to stop it, because he's stuck on the roof with Jordan.

Heroes -- The Fix
Beam me up, Hiro! George Takei steps in as Hiro's father as the young time traveler continues to search for the sword. The other heroes are keeping busy as well. Isaac works to prevent the New York bombing, D.L. takes on new family responsibilities, Matt opens up to his wife, and Claire begins her search for her birth parents.

Jan. 26: Alexandra Pelosi's Friends of God, Chris Daughtry is Free

*Reliving Groundhog Day on The O.C. [GMMR]
*Cupid and TV Land set their sights on the Huxtables [The Futon Critic]
*American Idol's Chris Daughtry performs free concert [Glitterati]
*Alexandra Pelosi's Friends of God airs on HBO [Reality Blurred]
*Extras is extra funny even with no one watching [Televisionary]

Jan. 25: Paula Abdul Intoxicated, Former Survivor Contestant Coming Out

*Grey's Anatomy creator makes a statement [GMMR]
*Fox Reality orders second season of controversial show [The Futon Critic]
*Former Survivor contestant coming out on Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency [Glitterati]
*Desperate Housewife to marry in France [The Hollywood Gossip]
*Is Paula Abdul an intoxicated Idol? [Popbytes]
*Competition cut to two on Top Chef [Televisionary]

Jan. 24: Leo and Brad Talk Growing Pains, Nick and Vanessa Getting Married?

*The Hills are alive -- again [GMMR]
*Fans return in droves for Monk, Psych [The Futon Critic]
*Is Newlyweds in the picture for Nick and Vanessa? [Glitterati]
*Leo and Brad reminisce about Growing Pains [Popsugar]
*Justin Guarini cohosts American Idol pre-show [Reality Blurred]
*It's good to see Veronica Mars [Televisionary]

Jan. 23: Mischa Barton is No Hero, Elisabeth Hasselbeck Loses It

*Heroes have no room for Mischa Barton [Glitterati]
*Just when you think 24 can't get any more shocking [GMMR]
*NBC's The Black Donnellys sneaks out on Netflix [Buzz Sugar]
*Dancing with the Stars announces new cast [The Hollywood Gossip]
*It's Elisabeth's turn to lose it on The View [TMZ]

Jan. 22: Neil Patrick Harris on Grey's Feud, Andrew Dice Clay Returns, 24 Does Double Time

*It's time to head back to Prison [GMMR]
*The long wait for new Heroes is almost over [Buzz Sugar]
*Andrew Dice Clay returns -- to VH1 [Glitterati]
*24's clock does double time [The Futon Critic]
*Doogie, err, Barney, err, Neil Patrick Harris weighs in on Grey's feud [The Hollywood Gossip]
*It's all about acting on The Surreal Life [Pop Culture Junkies]

Jan. 19: Jeff Goldblum Raines, Katharine McPhee is a Lonelygirl, Isiah Washington Apologizes

*Jeff Goldblum Raines on ER's parade [The Futon Critic]
*Words to live by from My Name is Earl [GMMR]
*Grey's Anatomy star apologizes [TMZ]
*Mischa Barton takes credit for the end of The O.C. [The Hollywood Gossip]
*Katharine McPhee is a Lonelygirl [Glitterati]

 

Jan. 18: Tim Gunn Guest Stars on Ugly Betty, Courteney Cox Makes Nice with Brad Pitt

*Feeling uncomfortable on American Idol [GMMR]
*It's a big night for Ugly Betty, Grey's Anatomy [Buzz Sugar]
*Courteney Cox makes nice with Brad Pitt at Golden Globes [Glitterati]
*Tim Gunn guest stars on Ugly Betty [The Futon Critic]
*Ryan Seacrest takes on Angelina Jolie [The Hollywood Gossip]

Jan. 17: T.R. Knight Calls Isaiah Washington a Liar, Rachael Ray Gets Renewed, Mocking Kevin Federline

*Grey's Anatomy star calls costar a liar [GMMR]
*Hell's Kitchen returns in the spring [The Futon Critic]
*Renée Zellweger and Luke Perry make a date of it [Glitterati]
*Kevin Federline to mock self in Super Bowl ad [The Hollywood Gossip]
*Rachael Ray gets renewed [Past Deadline]

Jan. 12: K-Fed is Hard Up, Katey Sagal Has Baby Girl

*Grey's Anatomy goes for the jugular [GMMR]
*Shock me! K-Fed is hard up for cash [The Hollywood Gossip]
*Katey Sagal welcomes baby girl [Glitterati]
*Office life heats up for Dwight and Angela [Pop Culture Junkies]
*The Hills come out at night [TMZ]
*24 rolls out the action figures [Televisionary]