The Sound of Innocence

Dang you Saturday morning cartoons! If it weren’t for NBC’s Qubo cartoon line-up and CBS’ Cookie Jar TV children’s programming block, I’m pretty sure my 6-year-old would be blissfully unaware of the words “Kidz” and “Bop.” She’d also be unfamiliar with the Aluma Wallet, Topsy Turvey and WOW Storage Containers. She placed the aforementioned “As Seen on TV Products” on a list she made for me to give to Santa last year. Meanwhile, she saved the Kidz Bop CD to add to her own wish list. In the end, Santa delivered on the latter and none of the former. So, … Continue reading

Celebrity Pregnant or Not

Don’t believe Ryan Seacrest, Britney Spears is NOT pregnant. Huh? If you missed the memo, apparently the “American Idol” host dropped the Britney pregnancy bomb on his Los Angeles radio show Wednesday morning, insisting the news came from a “reliable source.” Not “reliable” enough for Spears’ camp because now the singer’s manager is blasting Seacrest for sparking a “complete rumor.” The former derailed popstar is already the mother of two young sons, 3-year-old Sean Preston, and 2-year-old Jayden James, with ex-husband Kevin Federline. However, Spears’ rep says Britney is not planning to add to her family anytime soon. (Despite the … Continue reading

Familiar Faces in Unfamiliar Places

In a move that she herself considers “highly unusual,” TV talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is joining the ranks of supermodel Christie Brinkley, actress Drew Barrymore and singer Rihanna as the face of CoverGirl cosmetics. Not only is the 50-year-old comedian following in the footsteps of the aforementioned beauties she is also getting paid a sizeable chunk of cash for doing so. The popular cosmetic company is reportedly paying DeGeneres a cool million to promote the brand. Super gorgeous Brinkley–the original face of CoverGirl cosmetics–promoted the company for more than 20 years and at 54 years old was recently rehired … Continue reading

Britney’s Reformation Goes Up in Smoke

Just when you thought Britney Spears was finally getting her life back together the media sends up smoke signals that all may not be well at Casa Crazy. The media is fired up, but the smoke is actually coming from Spears… via a cigarette. According to reports, the pop star’s parenting skills have come under question once again after she was photographed exposing her young sons to second-hand smoke. Last week members of the paparazzi shot Ms. Meltdown standing in a bikini next to her 2-year-old son Sean Preston lighting up and then taking a few drags before turning her … Continue reading

It’s Over! Britney and Kevin Settle

So much for seeing Britney Spears and Kevin Federline square off in court. The legal saga that has surrounded the reforming pop star and her wannabe rapper ex-husband for nearly two years is drawing to a close… for now. The former couple has reportedly reached a settlement in their prolonged and at times ugly custody battle over their two young sons. While the agreement has yet to be authorized by a judge, reports say Federline will retain sole custody of 2-year-old Preston and 1-year-old Jayden. Meanwhile, Spears who currently sees the boys three times a week (with one overnight visitation) … Continue reading

Supernanny Reaches out to Britney Spears and Where You Can Buy Bill Cosby’s Sweaters

Move over Mel Gibson, “Supernanny” Jo Frost says she has what it takes to get Britney Spears’ life back in order. She’s already given childrearing on-air advice to singer Wendy Wilson and now Frost says she has her sights set on helping Spears. Though it might be tough to help someone who doesn’t think she has a problem. The star of ABC’s “Supernanny” tells TV’s “Entertainment Tonight” that she believes the rehabbing pop diva loves her children very much and she would love nothing more than to “be able to put her on the right track and feel more empowered … Continue reading

Beware: Celebs Behind the Wheel

Hit me baby one more time… Is it possible to go an entire week without hearing about yet another Britney Spears fender bender? Apparently not. The reforming pop diva gives new meaning to the term repeat offender. Less than a month after she slammed into a SUV in L.A. Spears rear-ended a red Ford Explorer in Beverly Hills this afternoon. Witnesses on the scene described it as a “minor” car accident. Reports indicate that the 26-year-old singer was driving her white Mercedes-Benz SL65 from her Studio City home to downtown Beverly Hills when she rear-ended the Explorer. “I think she … Continue reading

Get a Piece of Britney

Why not? Everyone else is… or has… While I realize there are many of you who would rather not even see the name Britney Spears let alone have it attached to something you wear, know this: it’s helping the environment. Yes, you can help save the planet by shelling out a few bucks to own clothing items worn by the pop star during her recent guest appearance on CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother.” About a half dozen items of clothing (how many scenes does she have anyway) will be auctioned off to benefit the Natural Resources Defense Council. The … Continue reading

Britney Spears Sitcom Star?

Will the real Britney Spears please step forward? It’s no secret that the 26-year-old pop star is guest starring on an upcoming episode of the CBS comedy “How I Met Your Mother,” but who would have imagined the response from her co-stars would be so, well, uh, positive? Apparently, the reforming pop wreck is actually acting… normal. But is it all an act? According to news reports, the singer arrived on the series’ set promptly at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday morning and is expected back later today to finish shooting her scene. Show producers say Spears is portraying a receptionist in … Continue reading

Brit Scores a Small Bit on a TV Show and Gets an Allowance to Boot

Maybe she was jealous of her baby sister’s new TV role? Or, perhaps, Britney Spears has simply tired of her daily Starbucks and retail therapy routine. Either way the troubled pop star is heading back to the small screen. Ms. Meltdown just scored a guest role on CBS’s “How I Met Your Mother.” The last time the mother of two appeared on TV was in April 2006 when she played a conservative talk show host on an episode of NBC’s “Will & Grace.” Prior to that she and ex-husband Kevin Federline enjoyed a brief stint as reality TV stars on … Continue reading