Wednesday, April 13, 2011

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‘Drop Dead Diva’ Meets ‘Project Runway’

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 12:42 PM PDT

"Project Runway" Season 4 finalist and fan favorite Rami Kashou will be designing a one-of-a-kind gown for "Drop Dead Diva" star Margaret Cho for their very special upcoming gay prom episode, Access Hollywood has learned. The episode will be inspired by the real-life story of Constance McMillen's same-sex prom ban.

Guest stars on the episode will include real-life LGBT celebrities and activists, including former *NSYNC member Lance Bass, "American Idol" alum and singer Clay Aiken, actress & comedienne Wanda Sykes, "Married…. with Children" star Amanda Bearse will appear. Constance McMillen herself will have a cameo in the show as Sykes' bailiff.

Rihanna Addresses ‘The X Factor’ Judge Rumors

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 12:17 PM PDT

Rihanna says she was approached to join Simon Cowell's "The X Factor," but the superstar singer was forced to turn down the gig due to her busy schedule and upcoming tour.

"I just heard about it actually, but, yes, it's something that I would have loved to do, actually. But our schedule doesn't allow," the 23-year-old pop star told Ryan Seacrest on his radio show, "On-Air with Ryan Seacrest" on 102.7 KIIS FM, on Wednesday morning.

Healthy Hollywood: Wellness Wednesday – Sara Rue’s Slim-Down Smarts!

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 11:49 AM PDT

"My greatest piece of advice is to ask for help and don't be ashamed," reveals Sara to Healthy Hollywood about her incredible 50-pound weight loss.

Rue, 32, says she struggled with her weight most of her life, and adds, "It took me a long time to [ask for help] and I wish I had done it a long time ago."

There's no time like the present, and by the looks of her newly toned body, Sara did it and is keeping it off.

Rep: Catherine Zeta-Jones Treated For Bipolar Disorder

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 11:16 AM PDT

Catherine Zeta-Jones was admitted to a "mental health facility," the actress' rep confirmed to Access Hollywood.

"After dealing with the stress of the past year, Catherine made the decision to check in to a mental health facility for a brief stay to treat her Bipolar II Disorder," the actress' rep said in a statement. "She's feeling great and looking forward to starting work this week this week on her two upcoming films."

ROLL CALL: Are Scarlett Johansson & Sean Penn Playing House?

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 11:05 AM PDT

Plus, a meeting with Justin Bieber and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu? Katie Holmes brings the funny! And, does Hollywood know how to say, "Goodybe"?

Your Daily Dispatch of Celebrity Shenanigans!

Maksim Chmerkovskiy Laments Kirstie Alley’s ‘Shoe-Gate’: ‘Swan Lake’ Became ‘Goose Pond’

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 10:52 AM PDT

After hours of grueling rehearsal and choreography, Maksim Chmerkovskiy was excited to show off – complete with live accompaniment from an opera singer – he and partner Kirstie Alley's elegant waltz for their "Dancing with the Stars" fans.

However, the handsome dancer says Kirstie's shoe malfunction on Monday's show rapidly caused what was supposed to be "Swan Lake" to deteriorate into "goose pond."

‘Idol’ Denies Claim Of Audience Weight Bias

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 10:40 AM PDT

A 19-year-old "American Idol" studio audience member claims that she was barred from a front-row seat and told it was because of her weight, an allegation denied by the show's production company.

Ashley Kauffman, of Riverside, Calif., had complained to an audience coordinator at last Thursday's show that she was separated from friends who did get front-row seats, according to Manfred Westphal, a spokesman for producer FremantleMedia North America.

Access Excess: Headlines Round Up From Around The Web

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 10:29 AM PDT

Time for some link love! Which celebrity talked cooking on "Good Morning America"? Who trashed "Jersey Shore's" Snooki, calling her "one impossibly lucky, unusually spunky, freakishly tan, beer guzzling, juicehead hugging, muscle loving, Botero body, pint-sized money-making machine"? Plus, which Hollywood stars are military veterans?

Uma Thurman Stalker Due In Court In New NYC Case

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 10:28 AM PDT

Uma Thurman's convicted stalker is due in a New York City court after being charged with trying to contact her again.

Jack Jordan has a court date Wednesday. His lawyer and prosecutors said in February that they were discussing the potential for a plea deal but hadn't reached any agreement.

Glam Slam: ‘Lucky’ Kids

Posted: 13 Apr 2011 10:15 AM PDT

It was a fun kids' day at the Los Angeles launch party for the new Lucky Kids magazine thrown by Lucky Magazine and Target. Ashlee Simpson brought her son Bronx, Garcelle Beauvais was there with her twin boys and Soleil Moon Frye brought her kids, Poet and Jagger.

I took my 2-year-old daughter to the event held at a Hollywood Studio on Sunset Boulevard. Guests were ask to bring diapers or books to donate to children in need and in exchange, we got an afternoon of fun!

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