Donald Trump Saves Ed McMahon from the Streets

Who knew Donald Trump was a softie? The man whose acerbic comments made him Rosie O’Donnell’s No. 1 enemy is Ed McMahon’s new best friend. Or at least his landlord. The real estate mogul announced that he just shelled out more than $3 million to save Johnny Carson’s sidekick’s Beverly Hills mansion from foreclosure. According to reports, Trump bought the home for an undisclosed amount and plans to lease it to McMahon so he and his wife don’t have to find somewhere else to live. Eighty-five-year-old McMahon went public a few months ago with his tales of financial woe. The … Continue reading

Donald Trump Looking to Make Ladies from Tramps

And he’s starting with Miss Ashley Alexander Dupré a.k.a. former Gov. Eliot Spitzer’s call girl. I know what you are thinking: Trump + Dupré = The Perfect Match. Well, it’s not a done deal yet. According to insiders, Donald Trump is courting the 22-year-old prostitute to star in his new MTV reality TV show (now that “The Celebrity Apprentice” is over he’s got to have his hand in something). The yet-to-be titled series is being produced by Trump’s company and was picked up by MTV for eight 60-minute episodes. The show is reportedly based on a British series called “Ladette … Continue reading

Donald Trump Bad Neighbor?

I suppose when you own as many homes as Donald Trump you are bound to have a few neighbors who wish you weren’t part of the hood. Such is the case in California where the real estate mogul has once again upset his just-as-wealthy neighbors. According to news reports, this time the problem has to do with ficus trees. (Oh, to be so rich and problem free that trees are enough to set you off.) The Donald reportedly planted hundreds of the trees without the city’s permission to screen the nearby driving range from the multimillion-dollar mansions that border his … Continue reading

Donald Trump: “I Quit!”

In what is being dubbed as a preemptive strike, real estate mogul turned reality TV star Donald Trump is not giving network executives at NBC the chance to fire him because—-he quit. Within hours of discovering his low-rated reality show “The Apprentice” was left off NBC’s new prime-time schedule Trump issued a statement that said he intended to “move on from ‘The Apprentice’ to a major new TV venture,” though he declined to elaborate. Frankly, I find the entire situation rather hilarious. Here you have a network unveiling its new TV line up, Trump sees it, realizes his show didn’t … Continue reading

“The Donald” Keeps His Hair

When I wrote about Donald Trump’s wrestling bet a few weeks back I made a bet with myself that the entire “Battle of the Billionaires” showdown was a big April Fools Day joke. Well, it turns out I may have been partially right. For those of you who don’t keep tabs on The Donald’s bets (or his hair… or loss of it), Trump was involved in what World Wrestling Entertainment owner Vince McMahon dubbed a “hairy smackdown.” Essentially, the Trumpster and McMahon had WWE wrestlers duke it out in the ring on their behalf last night (April 1, 2007). Pro … Continue reading

Phylicia Rashad Gets a New Job and Ivana Trump Gets a New Man

Move over Valerie Bertinelli there’s a new celebrity who wants to lose weight with Jenny Craig. According to reports, Phylicia Rashad is the latest actress to be plucked out of calorie-conscious Hollywood and named spokeswoman for Jenny Craig. Rashad, who is best know for her role as Bill Cosby’s on-screen wife, Clair on “The Cosby Show,” joins the Jenny Craig all-star sorority, which already includes stars such as Queen Latifah, Kirstie Alley and Bertinelli. The 60-year-old, who in my opinion looks great just the way she is, won’t officially become the new bod of Jenny Craig until next month. January … Continue reading

Star Updates: Trump NOT Buying McMahon’s House

If you thought that Donald Trump’s recent bid to buy TV star Ed McMahon’s Beverly Hills mansion was part of a massive publicity stunt… you might be right. A couple of weeks ago the real estate mogul turned TV host offered to lend a hand to McMahon as he fought off the threat of foreclosure on his $5.75 million six-bedroom home. The Donald’s move, which at the time seemed benevolent, made headlines around the country. Many expressed admiration for the Trumpster and his goodwill gesture of buying McMahon’s property and leasing it back to the 85-year-old celeb. But, now word … Continue reading

Vince McMahon wants to make you a Millionaire and a lot of Dough for a lot of “D’Oh!”

But it won’t be easy. First of all, you really should be a fan of pro wrestling because you are going to need to sit through hours of World Wrestling Entertainment matches to obtain details on how to rake in the dough. But, that’s all part of Vince McMahon’s plan to boost ratings for WWE’s “Monday Night Raw.” Last week WWE’s head honcho said he would give away $1 million of his own money to viewers, but he didn’t specify exactly how the funds would be distributed. At this point all we know is that the cash is part of … Continue reading

Wedding Bells Ring for Trump

Will the fourth time be the charm for Ivana Trump? Frankly, I could care less, yet I still felt compelled to blog about The Donald’s ex-wife’s weekend nuptials. And no, it’s not because this is the 59-year-old’s fourth trip down the aisle. Nor is it because she is marrying a guy she could have theoretically given birth to. (Trump’s newest husband is Rossano Rubicondi a 35-year-old Italian model-actor who she has dated since he was in his late 20s.) The reason I’m compelled to write about the Saturday soiree is because of where it took place and who helped foot … Continue reading

Hollywood’s Talking About…

ROBIN ROBERTS The co-anchor of Good Morning America choked back tears today while announcing to viewers that she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. The 46-year-old TV journalist shared the news on air and online this morning. “I didn’t want you to hear it from anyone else. … I have breast cancer, as my family here [at ABC] knows, and my family at home knows. And I’m very, very blessed and thankful that I found it early,” Roberts said. Roberts also revealed the circumstances surrounding her diagnosis. The Louisiana native explained she discovered a lump in her breast during a … Continue reading