Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley Split!

After three years of marriage, Avril Lavigne and Deryck Whibley have split, Us Weekly reports in its latest issue (on newsstands now).
"She dumped him and told him she was leaving him. She wants to move on," a source tells the new Us Weekly, adding that Lavigne, 25, forced him out of their $9.5 million, 12,000-square-foot estate in L.A.'s Bel Air. "Divorce papers will be filed any day now."

Whibley, 29, "is crushed," adds another insider.

Lavigne's rep could not be reached; Whibley's rep had no comment.

By: Us Magazine

Jennifer Lopez Parties With the Obamas

Politics as usual?
Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony took over Washington D.C. on Wednesday.
They joined Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi — and members of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus — on Capitol Hill to discuss education in the Latino community and the college affordability legislation the House will consider this week.
They also hit the Oval Office, where they brought their 1-year-old twins Max and Emme.

"Max was tearing up the White House," Anthony told the Washington Post.

Later, President Barack and Michelle Obama joined Lopez, 40, and Anthony at the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute's black-tie gala, where Anthony received a lifetime achievement award -- on his 41st birthday.
"I'm telling you, J-Lo, watch out," Obama said from the lectern, teasing her about the Latina Congress members who have a crush on her husband.

By: Us Magazine

Patrick Swayze dead at 57

Patrick Swayze lost his 20-month battle with pancreatic cancer and died on Monday at the age of 57. The star of such hits as Dirty Dancing and Ghost was diagnosed in January 2008. His publicist told The Associated Press that the actor died with family at his side.Patrick's last acting project was the A&E series The Beast, in which he played an undercover FBI agent.In an interview with Barbara Walters, the actor spoke of his illness. “I keep my heart and my soul and my spirit open to miracles,” he said. But he also believed in living his life, and not wasting time pursuing experimental treatments. If he were to “spend so much time chasing staying alive,” Patrick said, he wouldn’t be able to enjoy the time he had left. “I want to live."Patrick is survived by his wife, Lisa Niemi, whom he met when they were teenage students at his mom’s dance studio. They were married 34 years.

By: InTouch Weekly

Kermit the Frog: I'm Not Dating Lady Gaga

When Lady Gaga rolled up to the MTV Video Music Awards, the world was agog at the identity of her high-profile date – America's Frog Next Door, Kermit the Frog.
After all, the movie and TV star, singer and former pollywog had long been linked romantically to frequent costar Miss Piggy. Had he gone from mild-mannered Muppet to amphibian Jon Gosselin?
Not at all, Kermit insists. He fesses up about his date with Lady Gaga (who called him, not vice versa) and his relationship with a certain pig, dispenses advice to Kanye West and hints at why you haven't seen him and Fozzie Bear out on the town together, in this special Q & A with PEOPLE.com.

PEOPLE: So how'd this date with Lady Gaga go down, exactly?
Kermit: Well, I wouldn't really call it a "date" – at least not if I don't want to end up as a coat for Miss Piggy. Y'see, I just gave Lady Gaga a ride to the VMAs, and when Lady Gaga left her credentials in the limo, I had to bring them to her. (On the off-chance security didn’t recognize her. Hey, it could happen.) Of course, after Lady Gaga and I were seen on the red carpet together, well … Miss Piggy got a little jealous. But I definitely did get a ride home – in the trunk!

So let's get down to brass tacks. Does this mean you and Miss Piggy have called it quits?
Miss Piggy and I have not called it quits, and that's because we do not have that kind of relationship. We are colleagues and close friends. Sometimes too close. Waaaay too close. We still work together all the time. In fact, in early December, you can catch us together singing with Andrea Bocelli on the Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas, a new holiday special for PBS. Piggy was jealous I was going to sing with Andrea ... until she found out Andrea is a guy. And a handsome guy at that. Then, I got jealous!

How'd you and Lady Gaga get on away from the cameras? Is she a good kisser?
Lady Gaga is a wonderful person. In private, she is very down to earth … which is where I spend most of my time. As far as kissing Lady Gaga goes: she is a very good kisser, but it was not a romantic kiss. It was a kiss for good luck. Kissing a frog is good luck for the person giving the kiss – but bad luck for the frog if his pig finds out.

Your average guy would probably be creeped out by a woman who'd just been photographed wearing a dress made out of, well, him (or close relatives). Yet you didn't seem to have an issue with that Kermit dress she wore in Germany in July. What are your feelings about that outfit of hers?
Actually, no actual amphibians were harmed in the making of that frog coat. In fact, after she checked the coat, she gave those frogs the rest of the night off. As for what she was wearing to the VMAs – I was just happy it wasn't made from anyone I recognized.

If Lady Gaga hadn't asked you to the VMAs, who would you have liked to have gone with?
Taylor Swift. After years of working with Miss Piggy, I've gotten really good at not letting anyone else grab the mic.

Did you confront Kanye West after the Taylor Swift incident?
I didn't see Kanye after the incident, but I would have told him to do what he's been doing: apologize. It's not that easy being wrong, but if you own up to your mistake, you'll almost always be forgiven. There are exceptions, but I won’t mention her by name.

Are you and Lady Gaga going to be seeing each other again?
We don’t have anything planned, but I'm sure Lady Gaga and I will run into each other again soon. That is, unless Miss Piggy gets that restraining order against her.

Coincidentally enough, Lady Gaga was photographed wearing a black Marc Jacobs dress in September that Miss Piggy had been photographed wearing in August. Who do you think wore it better?
I have to say Miss Piggy. That isn't necessarily my answer, but since she's standing over my shoulder, it's what I have to say.

We haven't seen you hanging out with Fozzie Bear, Gonzo or the rest of the gang in a while. Should people be concerned that there's been a falling out? Will we see the Muppets ride again soon?
We haven't seen you hanging out with Fozzie Bear, Gonzo or the rest of the gang in a while. Should people be concerned that there's been a falling out? Will we see the Muppets ride again soon?

By: People Magazine

Kanye apologizes to Taylor Swift

Kanye West might not have stolen the show – but he did steal the microphone from Taylor Swift. After Taylor received the award for Best Female Video at the 2009 VMAs for her song “You Belong to Me”, the rapper stormed onstage, grabbed the mic from the country singer and protested in support of Beyoncé. “I'm sorry, but Beyoncé had one of the best videos of all time," he said. A stunned Beyoncé invited Taylor onstage to have the acceptance speech she deserved, later on in the show. Kayne knew he was “in the wrong” by taking away her moment. He took to his blog to apologize: “I’m sooo sorry to Taylor Swift and her fans. She is very talented!” he posted. “I’m sincerely sorry.”

By: InTouch Weekly

Desperate Housewives' Kathryn Joosten Has Lung Cancer

Kathryn Joosten, a two-time Emmy winner for her role as feisty neighbor Mrs. McCluskey on Desperate Housewives, has lung cancer – and she plans to do everything she can to fight it. "I've got a little hang-up here," Joosten tells PEOPLE exclusively of the diagnosis she received less than a week ago, "but we're going to handle it and move forward. I'm doing great." The actress, 69, who already won a bout with lung cancer in 2001, broke the news to her Housewives producers Monday morning as she expects her shooting schedule could be interrupted for treatment. "They're totally supportive," she says. "I said, 'If you want to put it in the story line, do it! Tell anybody you want, because the public's going to know.' "Two weeks ago, the actress – who also played Mrs. Landingham, the beloved secretary to Martin Sheen's President Bartlett on The West Wing – underwent her annual physical exam during which doctors discovered a spot on her lung. Tests will determine the type of lung cancer Joosten is suffering from and her course of treatment. "I felt like the legs had been pushed out from under me," Joosten says of receiving the news. "I completely did not expect it, and was devastated. I was crying for nearly five days straight."

By: People Magazine

Paula thinks Ellen will "b gr8" on American Idol

As Ellen DeGeneres was announced the new American Idol judge, many were uncertain what Paula Abdul thought about her replacement. While a concerned Ellen called in to Ryan Seacrest’s radio show saying, “I hope Paula’s okay with it,” the ex-judge had nothing but kind words for the comedian. Paula took to her Twitter page to congratulate Ellen on her new gig. “I think Ellen will b a gr8 judge on Idol," she tweeted. "She is wildly funny, talented and I wish her the best of luck!"

By: InTouch Weekly

Goodbye Paula, hello Ellen

Ellen DeGeneres is joining the cast of one of her all-time favorite shows. "I have not missed one episode," says Ellen, after breaking the news that she's replacing Paula Abdul, who walked away from the show in August due to contract negotiations, as the fourth judge on American Idol. The daytime talk show host will be joining Simon Cowell, Randy Jackson and Kara DioGuardi for the ninth season of the hit Fox singing competition when it premieres in January 2010. "I've been dying to tell everyone," admitted Ellen. "It's just been so hard to keep it a secret. It is going to be so much fun," she added. So what made the network choose her? According to a statement released by Fox: "Ellen has been a fan of the show for many years, and her love of music and understanding of the American public will bring a unique human touch to our judging panel." But, don't worry — she's not leaving her talk show. "I'm going to have a day job and a night job," says Ellen.

By: InTouch Weekly

Penelope Cruz: "No," I'm Not Pregnant!

Penelope Cruz doesn't have a bun in the oven.
The 35-year-old actress - who is dating Javier Bardem - has been rumored to be expecting for weeks.
But at Thursday's Toronto Film Festival premiere of her latest film, Broken Embraces, she finally set the record straight.
"I start getting some presents from friends saying, 'Congratulations, you're pregnant.' And I say, 'No, I'm not, so return the presents,'" she told USA Today. "It's amazing."
More proof she's not pregnant: She was photographed smoking Parliament cigarettes with pal Salma Hayek Wednesday at Hollywood's Chateau Marmont.

By: Us Magazine

Christina Milian Is Pregnant!

Christina Milian is pregnant with her first child, Usmagazine.com has confirmed.
The singer, 27, wed music producer The-Dream, 27, on Sept. 4 at the Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas. Us first reported their engagement two months ago.
"The pregnancy was a surprise, but they were getting married regardless," a source tells Us.
Milian has already been talking about children.
"Of course, I would love to have kids," she told Us earlier this summer at the premiere of Bring It On: Fight to the Finish in NYC. "I think that's some of the reasons why I do movies like this."
Even The-Dream (real name: Terius Hagert Youngdell Nash) -- who proposed to Milian with a six-carat sparkler from Ivanka Trump's jewelry line -- has been talking about a family.
"I love kids, and [Christina] loves kids probably more than I do," he told Us in July. "She'll make that time [to have a baby]. In the next couple of years, there'll be something around."

By: Us Magazine

Pink Birthday!

Today on 8 September is the day of anniversary of Pink.
Alecia "Pink" Moore was born in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, and later raised in Philadelphia. Her parents, James and Judy Moore, divorced when she was very young. As a child, all Pink wanted out of life was to become a singer, and she was driven by the music of Madonna, Mary J. Blige, 4 Non Blondes, Janis Joplin, Billy Joel and Whitney Houston. Pink was a very unique teenager, and went through phases as a skateboarder, hip-hopper and gymnast. She spent several years as part of the club scene in Philadelphia, singing guest spots and performing for talent shows. At the age of 13 she was asked by a local DJ to sing back-up for his rap group, Schools Of Thought. A short time later she was discovered by a record executive and joined a female R&B group. When that didn't work out, she signed with LaFace Records and began her solo career. In spring 2000 she released her debut, "Can't Take Me Home". She co-wrote many songs and watched it go multi-platinum by the year's end. Her debut included the Top 10 hit "There You Go", which was certified a gold single.
Remade the Patti LaBelle classic "Lady Marmalade" along with Mya, Kimberly 'Lil' Kim' Jones and Christina Aguilera for the Moulin Rouge! (2001) soundtrack.
Claims her name derives from the movie Reservoir Dogs (1992). while seeing the movie with friends, they all agreed that she resembled the character Mr. Pink, played by Steve Buscemi. They thought the name to be a great irony, as she was a tomboy.
She's a big supporter of the animal-rights organization PETA.
Engaged to Carey Hart on June 26, 2005. They got married January 7, 2006
Has won two Grammy Awards for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals" in 2002 ("Lady Marmalade") and "Best Female Rock Performance" in 2004 ("Trouble").
As of 2008, she has released four albums including "M!ssundaztood" (2001), which sold 13 million copies worldwide.

Happy Birthday Pink!

Ellen Shakes Up Her Season Premiere With the SYTYCDers

America's favorite dancers are shaking things up with one of America's favorite talkers.
No, Tyra Banks isn't a last-minute addition to Dancing With the Stars.
The Top 10 dancers from season five of So You Think You Can Dance—yes, that includes winner Jeanine Mason and that adorable Evan Kasprzak—took a break from their tour rehearsals to promote season six join Ellen DeGeneres to help the shimmying funny girl kick off the seventh season of her show.
Let's not forget the hilarity that ensued earlier this summer when Ellen joined Nigel Lythgoe and Mary Murphy at the judges table on SYTYCD. She sang all of their praises and even delivered a bad joke about carpentry and nailing the routine. Well, apparently, the terrific 10 are returned the favor and brought the flavor.
Unlike her usual adorable side slides and head bops, Ellen joined them in a surprisingly lengthy choreographed hip-hop number.
It's awesome.
We can hear Mary's Hot Tamale Train chuggin' down the bend…Woot!
It was so good, we almost forgot about David Beckham and Lady Gaga's appearances.
The only thing missing was the lovable Cat Deeley

By: Eonline.com

Sex and the City Girls Reunite!

Toast those cosmos: The Sex and the City girls have reunited!
Sarah Jessica Parker (Carrie Bradshaw), Cynthia Nixon (Miranda Hobbes), Kim Cattrall (Samantha Jones) and Kristin Davis (Charlotte York) were photographed together for the first time on the NYC set Tuesday.
Parker, 44, was first photographed on the set a week ago in a white Halston Heritage dress, Chanel clutch and sparkling Christian Louboutin gold pumps. Later, she filmed what is believed to be a flashback scene, as she was decked out in '80s gear, including sneakers and big hair.
In addition to shooting scenes with Chris Noth (Mr. Big), she also filmed with Nixon, 43. Cattrall, 53, was also spotted on the set.
The sequel is scheduled to hit theaters on May 28, 2010.

By: Us Magazine

What's on Teri's bucket list?

Teri Hatcher plans to accomplish a lot more in life before she dies. The Desperate Housewives star has compiled a "bucket list" of things to do. She's already training for her first challenge - a triathlon. On September 13, Teri will lead a team in the Nautica Malibu Triathlon, which will raise money for the Children's Hospital Los Angeles. While she has no problem swimming or riding a bike, pounding the pavement is proving to be a challenge for the 44-year-old. "It's the least fun for me," admits Teri about the four-mile run. After the race, she plans to check a few more items off her list. "I want to learn to play a couple of songs on the guitar," she says, adding, "I want to learn a few of those fancy dances from one of those Dancing With the Stars teachers."

By: InTouch Weekly

George Clooney's Getting Married (It's a Joke)

Sorry, ladies, George Clooney says he's getting hitched, and it isn't to you
At a press conference for the Venice premiere of his latest movie, Men Who Stare at Goats, Hollywood's perpetual bachelor, 48, says that special person is ... Goats director Grant Heslov.
"Grant and I are actually announcing our wedding while we are here," Clooney joked Tuesday. "I don't quite know how to answer that question, but I can read your mind again and I know what you're thinking."
Goats, which also stars Ewan MacGregor, is a comedy about the CIA's program for researching psychic powers. Clooney has been publicly seen on the arm of Italian TV presenter Elisabetta Canalis, and arrived with her at the Venice Film Festival Monday.
But that knowledge didn't stop a male reporter from stripping down to his boxer shorts and a necktie and blurting out to the star: "I'm gay, George. I want you, George! Come with me, George!"
Sometimes people take "a big chance," Clooney responded, smiling. "Only it doesn't really work."

By: People Magazine

Shawne Merriman: Tila Tequila Appeared Drunk

San Diego Chargers quarterback Shawne Merriman is fighting back against reports he assaulted reality TV star Tila Tequila, saying the media – and Tequila – are getting it all wrong.
"There have been no charges filed against me," he tells FoxSports in his first public comments about the incident. "I will continue to cooperate fully with the [San Diego Sheriff's] Department, and I look forward to clearing my name regarding these false allegations. I want to put this behind me so I can continue to focus on a successful season for the San Diego Chargers."
Tila Nguyen – her real name – made a citizen's arrest of Merriman on Sunday, alleging that he choked and unlawfully restrained her at his home in the San Diego suburb of Poway.
Merriman says he didn't assault Nguyen, and was actually trying to help her.
"I was concerned about her welfare given the intoxicated state she appeared to be in and I encouraged her to stay until safe transportation could be provided," he says. "We would all do our best to help a friend if we considered their actions to be detrimental to their personal safety. I in no way caused any harm to Ms. Nguyen, however, paramedics were called and she was examined but no injuries were reported. She was released and has since returned to Los Angeles, California."
After the incident, in an apparent move to cast doubt on Merriman's version of the story, the diminutive Nguyen wrote on her Twitter account that she's allergic to alcohol – thus the ironic nickname "Tila Tequila." The Tweet later appeared to have been deleted.
After the incident, in an apparent move to cast doubt on Merriman's version of the story, the diminutive Nguyen wrote on her Twitter account that she's allergic to alcohol – thus the ironic nickname "Tila Tequila." The Tweet later appeared to have been deleted.

By: People Magazine

Lourdes joins Madonna onstage!

She's only 12 years old, but it looks like Madonna’s daughter Lourdes is already stepping into the spotlight. The star’s gorgeous girl took the stage with her pop icon mother before 50,000 fans at a concert in Tel Aviv, Israel, on September 1. In matching trendy black glasses, Madonna embraced her Mini-Me at the end of her song "Give It 2 Me" at the highly publicized performance. In another move beyond her years, Lourdes also makes a cameo in the Queen of Pop’s new video for her latest single, "Celebration," which was released on September 2. Madonna’s greatest hits album of the same name will hit stores on September 28.

By: InTouch Weekly