http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity en-us 2009-11-21T05:30:52Z http://www.boston.com/ http://cache.boston.com/bonzai-fba/File-Based_Image_Resource/bcom_logo_140w.gif http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/21/parker_broderick_surrogacy_case_jury_breaks?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick ended five hours of deliberations Friday without a verdict. 2009-11-21T05:11:42Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/21/miley_cyruss_driver_killed_in_crash?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed yesterday morning when the bus overturned in Virginia; the 16-year-old “Hannah Montana’’ star wasn’t on board. The bus, driven by William G. Douglas , 53, of Austin, Texas, ran off the left side of Interstate 85, struck an embankment, and overturned, state police said. Associated Press 2009-11-21T02:15:08Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/21/is_aerosmith_auditioning_a_singer?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Is Aerosmith already auditioning replacements for their wayward frontman? Band members Brad Whitford and Joey Kramer said this week they would consider carrying on without Steven Tyler , and according to a tipster, they were serious. So serious, in fact, that Aerosmith may be flying in a singer from Venezuela for an audition. A source close to guitarist Joe Perry ... Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein, Globe staff 2009-11-21T02:10:58Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/halle_berry_proud_of_rihanna?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Halle Berry is "proud" of Rihanna. The 'X-Men' actress - who has previously spoken about the abuse she and her mother suffered at the hands of their partners - is relieved the 'Umbrella' hitmaker ended her relationship with Chris Brown after he assaulted her in February. 2009-11-20T23:03:05Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/miley_julia_cyrus?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Miley Cyrus dressed as Julia Roberts for her 17th birthday party. The 'Hannah Montana' star dressed as Julia's prostitute character Vivian Ward from the movie 'Pretty Woman' at an 80s-themed celebration at New York's Canal Room on Wednesday (18.11.09). 2009-11-20T23:03:04Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/sadie_frost_to_lift_lid_on_law?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Sadie Frost is to reveal "everything" about her relationship with Jude Law in an autobiography. 2009-11-20T23:03:03Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/ohio_chief_trial_in_parker_broderick_case_to_jury?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines The jury in the trial of an Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of a woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick has ended deliberations for the day without a verdict. 2009-11-20T22:52:18Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/chief_i_didnt_try_to_sell_parker_broderick_items?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines An eastern Ohio police chief accused of breaking into the home of the woman who carried twins for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says he never discussed selling items from the home. 2009-11-20T19:33:53Z http://www.boston.com/ae/music/articles/2009/11/20/miley_cyrus_tour_bus_overturns_in_va_killing_1?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines The driver of a Miley Cyrus tour bus was killed Friday when the bus overturned, but the 16-year-old "Hannah Montana" star wasn't on board, Virginia State Police said. Dena Potter, Associated Press Writer 2009-11-20T15:24:18Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/penelope_cruz_has_real_toy_boy?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Kate Hudson's son has a crush on Penelope Cruz. The actress admits six-year-old Ryder - her son with ex-husband, Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson - took a liking to Penelope when she and Kate were filming new movie 'Nine' together. 2009-11-20T15:02:54Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/james_caan_s_marriage?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines James Caan has filed for divorce from his wife of 14 years. The 'Godfather' star is citing "irreconcilable differences" for the split from spouse Linda Stokes after filing the papers in Los Angeles' County Superior Court. 2009-11-20T15:02:54Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/zac_efrons_island_hopping_fans?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Zac Efron's fans are so obsessed with him they even travelled to an island to see him. 2009-11-20T15:02:53Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/miley_cyrus_anxious_with_co_star?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Miley Cyrus felt "anxious and insecure" working with Liam Hemsworth. The 'Hannah Montana' star is rumoured to be dating her 'The Last Song' co-star - who she describes as her "best friend" - and although she won't confirm the romance speculation, she says she is amazed by how much they understand one another. 2009-11-20T15:02:53Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/best_of_british_gerard_butler?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Gerard Butler has been named the best British actor in Hollywood. The Scottish hunk - who is best known for playing King Leonidas in '300' - beat a host of stars, including Christian Bale and double-Oscar winner Daniel Day Lewis to win the title in a poll of more than 1,000 UK film fans by the DVD rental service LoveFilm. 2009-11-20T15:02:52Z http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/articles/2009/11/20/wesley_snipes_appeals_3_tax_convictions_in_georgia?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Wesley Snipes' attorneys asked a federal appeals court Friday to review an "unreasonable" three-year prison sentence for the film star, who was convicted a year ago on federal tax charges. Greg Bluestein, Associated Press Writer 2009-11-20T14:02:31Z http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2009/11/20/fans_excited_to_witness_winfreys_announcement?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Fans who will be in the audience at "The Oprah Winfrey Show" say they're excited to hear the media mogul talk about her plans for the future. 2009-11-20T13:31:57Z http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2009/11/20/liberace_cruise_palin_among_winfreys_highlights?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Oprah Winfrey has racked up memorable moments during her long television reign. Some were moving, some embarrassing -- to her or others -- and a handful became pop-culture landmarks. Here are highlights through the years: Lynn Elber, AP Television Writer 2009-11-20T09:11:02Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/eva_longorias_desperate_sex_life?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines 'Desperate Housewives' is affecting Eva Longoria's sex life. The actress admits she and husband Tony Parker can only get steamy between the sheets at weekends because of her filming schedule in Hollywood and his commitments to his basketball team the San Antonio Spurs, who are based in Texas. 2009-11-20T09:04:48Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/ashlee_simpson_back_in_chicago?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is to star in the Broadway production of 'Chicago'. The 25-year-old star played murderess Roxie Hart in the London West End version of the musical and is now reprising the part in New York's famous theatre district. 2009-11-20T09:04:47Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/rachel_hunters_racy_new_man?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Rachel Hunter is reportedly dating Eddie Irvine. The New Zealand-born model is said to be getting over her split from ice hockey player Jarret Stoll - who ended their relationship just seven weeks before they were due to marry this year - by spending time with the former Formula One racing driver. 2009-11-20T09:04:46Z http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2009/11/20/winfrey_to_announce_friday_show_will_end_in_2011?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines For more than two decades, Oprah Winfrey has been the inspirational, change-your-life champion who reigned over daytime television much like Johnny Carson once ruled late night. Caryn Rousseau and Ryan Nakashima, Associated Press Writers 2009-11-20T05:22:17Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/enjoying_their_stay_at_the_ames?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines The doors are officially open at Ames Boston, which is why hotel execs spent most of last night celebrating. The opening party for the Ames drew a long list of VIP guests including the project’s celebrated architect and designer David Rockwell , hotel partner Seth Greenberg , former “Top Chef’’ contestant Sam Talbot , who’ll be at the Ames restaurant, ... Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein 2009-11-20T02:20:07Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/20/oprah_show_to_end_run_in_2011?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Oprah Winfrey ’s iconic television talk show will end in 2011 after 25 seasons on the air, her production company said yesterday. Winfrey plans to announce the final date for “The Oprah Winfrey Show’’ on a live broadcast today, according to Harpo Productions Inc. Winfrey started her broadcasting career in Nashville and Baltimore before relocating to Chicago in 1984. (AP) 2009-11-20T01:59:36Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/0736957031?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Oprah Winfrey's production company says Winfrey will announce Friday that her talk show will end in 2011 after its 25th season on the air. AP 2009-11-19T23:41:35Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/mature_father_clint_eastwood?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Clint Eastwood is pleased he waited until he was older to have children - because he was too driven by his hormones when he was younger. 2009-11-19T23:04:27Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/brad_pitt_chooses_kids_over_cash?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Brad Pitt reportedly turned down $5 million for a public appearance to spend time with his children. 2009-11-19T23:04:27Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/kirsten_dunst_jaded_with_jake?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Kirsten Dunst is no longer friends with ex-boyfriend Jake Gyllenhaal. The actress dated the 'Brokeback Mountain star for two years, before the couple split in 2004, and admits they haven't remained on friendly terms. 2009-11-19T23:04:26Z http://www.boston.com/ae/tv/articles/2009/11/19/jon__kate_plus_8_to_end_its_stormy_run_monday?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines You might say our national nightmare is over. Or is it just a TV series? Frazier Moore, AP Television Writer 2009-11-19T19:01:43Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/ricky_martin_raises_money_in_germany_for_kids?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Latin superstar Ricky Martin said Thursday he is teaming up with a German broadcaster to support his foundation and build a youth center for children in his native Puerto Rico. George Frey, Associated Press Writer 2009-11-19T18:52:20Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/artist_jeanne_claude_dies_co_created_the_gates?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Artist Jeanne-Claude, who created the 2005 Central Park installation "The Gates" and other large scale "wrapping" projects around the globe with her husband Christo, has died. She was 74. Ula Ilnytzky, Associated Press Writer 2009-11-19T16:01:59Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/mariah_carey_wanted_kittens_for_xmas?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Mariah Carey’s request to have 20 white kittens at a Christmas lights switch-on has been blocked. 2009-11-19T15:03:21Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/rocco_ritchie_rich?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Madonna and David Beckham's sons are forecast to become the richest celebrities in Britain. Youngsters Rocco Ritchie, nine, and Cruz Beckham, four, are tipped to have the most earning power in a new report which assessed the estimated worth of today's celebrity children in 20 years time. 2009-11-19T15:03:20Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/most_overpaid_star_will_ferrell?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Will Ferrell has topped a list of the Most Overpaid Stars. The 'Elf' actor and comedian topped the annual list by Forbes magazine, which calculated how much moviemakers earn per dollar paid to their lead actor. 2009-11-19T15:03:20Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/nicole_richie_has_pneumonia?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Nicole Richie has been hospitalized with pneumonia. The reality TV star was taken to the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles after complaining of feeling unwell and doctors quickly diagnosed her as suffering from the illness. 2009-11-19T15:03:19Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/zac_efron_ready_for_stage?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Zac Efron wants to star in a West End show. The 'High School Musical' star is ready to move away from the musical roles which have catapulted him to fame and try something different in London's famous theatre district. 2009-11-19T15:03:18Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/parker_broderick_surrogate_takes_stand_in_ohio?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines The woman who bore twin girls for Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick says she was living in a West Virginia motel around the time a police chief is accused of breaking into her eastern Ohio home. 2009-11-19T14:42:01Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/chaz_bono_sex_change_is_his_best_decision?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Chaz Bono says beginning the sex-change process to turn him from a woman to a man is "the best decision I've ever made." 2009-11-19T13:41:51Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/ebay_fan_kim_kardashian?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Kim Kardashian is obsessed with eBay. The reality TV star loves shopping on the internet auction site and is always amazed at how many great bargains are available, especially when it comes to fashion. 2009-11-19T09:04:12Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/belly_dancing_baby_shakira?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Shakira claims she could belly dance from birth. The 'She Wolf' singer is famed for her hip-swiveling abilities and believes it isn't something she ever had to learn, even though she did have lessons as a child. 2009-11-19T09:04:11Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/janet_jacksons_intervention_regret?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Janet Jackson is still upset her family were unable to get her brother Michael off drugs. 2009-11-19T09:04:10Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/thats_the_way_it_was?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines NBC newsman Brian Williams said yesterday he’s not sure if Walter Cronkite would have succeeded in the age of cable news, blogs, and Twitter. “I am convinced that had he come along today, I don’t think he would have cracked through. I think there’s too much noise, too much to cut through for a modest man from Missouri,’’ Williams told ... 2009-11-19T07:57:34Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/actor_brian_mahoney_returns_to_native_framingham_to_perfect_his_accent?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines It’s not uncommon for Brian Mahoney to return to Framingham, drive through his hometown, stop by a local bar to grab a drink, and watch whichever Boston sports team is playing on TV that night. Matt Rocheleau, Globe Correspondent 2009-11-19T05:09:16Z we http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/for_holbrook_its_been_a_lifetime_of_on_the_job_training?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines HOLLYWOOD - It took Hal Holbrook more than 40 years, but he’s finally starting to feel comfortable acting in movies - and he has Sean Penn to thank for that. Susan King, Los Angeles Times 2009-11-19T01:54:46Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/19/all_star_community_service?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Our Boston Bruins have been do-gooding all over the city these past few weeks. Bruins defensemen Johnny Boychuk (above), for instance, spent an afternoon earlier this week serving food to folks at the Roxbury Boys and Girls Club. Joining him was team forward Daniel Paille . Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein 2009-11-19T01:53:27Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/avril_lavigne_dating_lohan_ex?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Avril Lavigne is reportedly dating Lindsay Lohan's ex-boyfriend. The singer - who is divorcing estranged husband Deryck Whibley - has been seen out several times with the actor Wilmer Valderrama and the pair have apparently been getting very close. 2009-11-18T23:03:22Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/ryan_oneal_happy_with_farrahs_decision?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Ryan O'Neal was happy to be omitted from long-term partner Farrah Fawcett's last living trust. 2009-11-18T23:03:21Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/johnny_depp_sexiest_man_alive?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Johnny Depp has been named Sexiest Man Alive 2009. The 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star has been awarded the title by the US magazine People for the second time, after first being given the accolade in 2003. He is the third man to gain the honor twice, matching George Clooney and Brad Pitt. 2009-11-18T23:03:21Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/nicole_kidmans_boob_boosting_baby?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Nicole Kidman loved being pregnant - because she had large breasts for the first time in her life. 2009-11-18T23:03:20Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/brian_williams_lauds_cronkite_in_award_acceptance?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines NBC newsman Brian Williams said Wednesday he's not sure if Walter Cronkite would have succeeded in the age of cable news, blogs and Twitter. Terry Tang, Associated Press Writer 2009-11-18T21:41:39Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/artist_irving_kriesberg_dies_in_nyc_at_90?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines American painter Irving Kriesberg has died in New York City. He combined intense abstract colors with human and animal elements. 2009-11-18T18:01:38Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/nicolas_cage_visits_kenyan_jail?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Film star Nicolas Cage has visited a Kenyan prison holding suspected Somali pirates awaiting trial to highlight the problem of piracy in the Indian Ocean. 2009-11-18T16:01:42Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/ian_somerhalder_juggles_vampire_diaries_lost?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Ian Somerhalder is in two of TV's hottest show -- but can't say much about either. Lauri Neff, Associated Press Writer 2009-11-18T15:51:55Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/janet_jackson_confirms_split?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Janet Jackson has confirmed she has split from boyfriend Jermaine Dupri. The singer - who was first rumoured to have separated from the music executive in July - admitted she didn't keep in touch with any of her ex-lovers apart from Jermaine during a radio interview. 2009-11-18T15:03:46Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/18/taylor_swift_to_have_greeting_card_line?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines Fresh off her triumph at the Country Music Association Awards, Taylor Swift has won a deal to create a line of greeting cards for American Greetings Corp. 2009-11-18T15:01:43Z http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/11/13/fans_flock_for_glimpse_of_twilight_star?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines A throng of young women with fangs on the brain gathered at the Natick Collection last night to glimpse Kellan Lutz , who plays Emmett Cullen in the much-adored “Twilight’’ series. Touring suburban malls to promote “The Twilight Saga: New Moon,’’ the actor chatted with fans at a VIP event at Nordstrom and then faced the masses at Hot Topic, ... Mark Shanahan & Meredith Goldstein 2009-11-13T03:05:35Z liv http://www.boston.com/ae/celebrity/articles/2009/10/02/letterman_admits_affairs_cites_extortion?rss_id=Boston.com+--+Latest+celebrity+headlines David Letterman acknowledged on yesterday’s show that he had sexual relationships with female employees and that someone tried to extort $2 million from him over the affairs. Associated Press 2009-10-02T05:58:33Z fan