Celebrity REAL or RUMOR—Barry Wasting Away and Jennifer Running Away

BARRY WASTING AWAY “Rumor, rumor, rumor,” claims Barry Manilow’s reps in regards to reports that the legendary singer is wasting away. Numerous publications and websites have been running photos of the emaciated crooner in recent weeks with captions that made fun of his frail and skeletal appearance. The rabid media speculation prompted Manilow’s reps to issue a statement denying stories that the singer is dying and weighs in at less than 100 pounds. The public statement reads in part, “[Barry] is pretty trim but 100 pounds? Give us a break… and no, he’s not ill.” Manilow’s rep also urged fans … Continue reading

Splitting and Quitting in Hollywood

SPLITTING Don’t look at Matt Damon and Ben Affleck, the handsome duo say they aren’t responsible for the split between Jimmy Kimmel and Sarah Silverman. The late-night TV host and his funny gal ladylove of five years just confirmed that they are no longer a couple much to the chagrin of a few magazine publishers who had pegged the two as one of the most solid couples in Hollywood. Insiders say the parting of ways comes on the heels of 39-year-old Kimmel’s admission that he would like to be a father “some day soon.” Silverman, 37, has long joked that … Continue reading

“Nightline’s” New Celebrity Correspondent

Instead of using his airtime on ABC’s “Nightline” to promote a new film or clothing line actor Ben Affleck will be shining the spotlight on the humanitarian crisis in the Congo. The 35-year-old Academy Award winner took a “Nightline” crew on his recent fact-finding mission to Africa. And with the help of the ABC late-night news show he now hopes to spread the word on a story that gets relatively little notice in the United States. Affleck’s video essay on life in the Congo airs 11:35 p.m. Thursday on ABC. Produces say when you tune in you will see a … Continue reading