American Idol News: Ruben to Marry, Cowell’s Creepy Gift, and David C. is Hot!

Velvet Teddy Bear Ruben Studdard made many a woman swoon on his way to winning the second season of “American Idol” with his smooth voice. But, he may be turning into a one woman man soon. Studdard and fiancé Surata Zuri McCants showed up at the Shelby County Probate Office in Birmingham yesterday and received a marriage license, which is good for 30 days. An eyewitness said the pair looked “really happy.” So far, there has been no word on when the couple plans to marry. Always controversial, Simon Cowell spiced up Randy Jackson’s 52nd birthday with a special gift … Continue reading

Why Mario Lopez May Never Marry Again

Subtitle: So This is Why Mario and Karina Are No Longer a Couple Timing is everything isn’t it? The same day PEOPLE magazine named Mario Lopez as its Hottest Bachelor of the Year, Star magazine ran an interview with the woman who reportedly helped the actor maintain his bachelor status. While some hinted that the Chorus Line star was about to pop the question to his girlfriend (and former “Dancing with the Stars” pro partner) Karina Smirnoff, a waitress from San Antonio, Texas knew better. Meaghan Cooper claims Lopez romanced her for 11 months behind Smirnoff’s back and is the … Continue reading

Mario Moves On and Phillippe Pairs Up

It’s over. No really, this time it’s official. According to Mario Lopez, he and Karina Smirnoff have really (really) called it quits this time. And in true Hollywood fashion the sexy “Dancing with the Stars” pro and her former celebrity partner even had their reps issue separate public statements about their now defunct personal relationship. “Karina has parted ways with her two year relationship with Mario Lopez,” says Smirnoff’s spokesperson. “The relationship wasn’t heading in the right direction.” Meanwhile, Lopez issued the following statement through his rep: “Karina and I have the utmost respect for each other. She is a … Continue reading

Mario Lopez is Single Again

They said it wouldn’t last… and I agreed. Sources close to Mario Lopez and his flexible former “Dancing with the Stars” pro partner Karina Smirnoff confirm that the dark-haired duo have called it quits. The couple first sparked rumors of a romance when they were partnered during the popular dance competition’s third season. Interestingly, the pair never once publicly acknowledged that they were dating despite being photographed canoodling at dozens of celebrity events. Now it appears Smirnoff is waltzing out of Lopez’s life… and his Los Angeles home—-the place she has reportedly been living for more than a year now. … Continue reading

Britney Spears—Single Again

Well, it’s official… Britney Spears is single again. What’s that you say—you blinked and didn’t realize that her relationship with model Issac Cohen was over? OOOOHHH, you didn’t realize that she was even involved with the 25-year-old K-Fed look-alike to begin with. Not to worry. That’s what I’m here for. The end of Spears’s short romance means she will likely be without a suitor on Valentine’s Day, but before we tackle that conundrum let’s review what the ex-“Mickey Mouse Show” star has been up to since my last Britney blog: January 2007—Spears and Cohen make their first public appearance together … Continue reading

Britney Responds To Critics

Her partying ways have been splashed on tabloid covers the world over. Her questionable behavior has been the topic of morning talk shows, entertainment-magazine shows… her headlines have even made headlines. No matter where you go it is seemingly impossible to escape Britney-capades: Britney Fed-Ex’s hubby, Britney’s new BFF Paris Hilton, Britney parties without panties (Rosie O’Donnell even offered to “adopt” her and provide her with unlimited underwear), Britney gambles with Mario, Britney hurts her chances of getting full custody of kids… and on and on. Now Britney Spears is answering back. The pop princess recently issued a response to … Continue reading

“Dancing with the Stars” Celeb Gets Engaged… And Stirs Rumor Mill

She was the contestant many viewers (the ones that didn’t vote for her) thought should have gotten the boot from “Dancing with the Stars” a lot earlier. Former “Dancing with the Stars” contestant Willa Ford first made headlines when rumors started flying that she was having a romance with her professional dance partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy. Well, now, Ford is hoping to FINALLY put that rumor to rest. According to PEOPLE magazine, Ford just got engaged to Dallas Stars hockey player Mike Modano. “Maks and I were definitely close and we still are, but I kept saying that it’s going to … Continue reading

Mario Lopez Back with Karina Smirnoff?

Just which lucky lady IS Mario Lopez dating? Apparently, his dates include almost all the available women in Hollywood. As Michele reported, he was seen with newly single Britney Spears on the streets of Las Vegas last week, although her former manager Larry Rudolph was also tagging along, so I am not sure how much of a “date” this was. Eva Longoria, was present during many tapings of “Dancing with the Stars” wearing her “Vote for Mario” t-shirt. Although the two stars claim to be merely old friends, tongues have been wagging about a potential love match between these two … Continue reading

Britney and Paris New BFF

I first heard the news on a national cable network. Then, yesterday, the ladies on ABC’s “The View” weighed in on it during “hot topics. And, just this morning I heard Regis and Kelly chatting about it on their syndicated morning talk show. What is the world coming to? When people in the universe stop to take note of the fact that hotel heiress Paris Hilton has befriended newly separated pop princess, Britney Spears… it warrants a blog. The two blond beauties (Britney just added some new long blond hair extensions to her bob to look more like her new … Continue reading

Britney and Mario?

Well, it was bound to happen sooner or later. And in the paparazzi filled world of entertainment it usually happens sooner than later… the latest gossip: pop princess Britney Spears parties the night away with Mario “I got robbed on ‘Dancing with the Stars’” Lopez. Fresh from filing divorce from her Kevin “Fed-Ex” Federline, Spears has reportedly taken her post-breakup tour to Las Vegas. According to PEOPLE magazine, Spears hit the streets of Sin City with a group of friends including Lopez and her former manager Larry Rudolph. (Why is she hanging out with a “former” manager?) According to the … Continue reading