Rachael's Entertainment News for Friday, March 28, 2008
Carrie Underwood and Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford have split, sources confirmed to US magazine. The pair began dating last summer, but did not take their romance public until October. Back in December an insider told the magazine, "His parents are fond of her. They believe 'Carrie Crawford' would be a great addition to the family." Although rumors recently linked Crawford to JC Chasez, the former *NSYNC member told a radio show on Wednesday (March 26th), "For the record, we're both straight. We're not dating." Underwood previously dated Jessica Simpson's current squeeze, Tony Romo.
Kenny Chesney celebrated his 40th birthday in Nashville on Wednesday during a private party with celebrity friends and music industry types. Among the A-listers were New York Yankee and seven-time Cy Young winner Roger Clemens, New England Patriot Junior Seau, NASCAR Champ Sterling Marlin, Tim McGraw, Faith Hill, Sugarland's Jennifer Nettles, Dierks Bentley, Kellie Pickler and Brooks & Dunn's Kix Brooks. Also on hand were Chesney's mother, father, aunt and sister. Among the gifts was a leather-bound book of letters from various people who have touched Chesney's life, ranging from Keith Urban to Peyton Manning to Eva Longoria to photographer Glen Rose and director Shaun Silva.
Newcomers Whiskey Falls will perform their song, "Load Up The Bases," at the Atlanta Braves season opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday. They have also been tapped to sing "God Bless America" during the 7th inning stretch. "Load Up The Bases" was written by the group for the Braves' 2008 season. Eric Church will also be on hand to lead fans in "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" following "God Bless America" during the game.
The first photos of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt's soon-to-be-born baby -- or babies -- stand to fetch the couple up to $10 million. People magazine recently paid Christina Aguilera $1.5 million and Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony $6 million to debut their children.
Brooke Shields is undergoing foot surgery to correct a chronic injury she sustained while performing on stage, the New York Post's Page Six reports. Shields' rep says, "Yes, she is having surgery on a tendon. It's from an old injury she got from dancing on Broadway. It's the second surgery she's had on it." Shields has appeared in Broadway productions of Chicago, Wonderful Town, Grease and Cabaret. She's currently starring in Lipstick Jungle, though the NBC drama is on hiatus.
Desperate Housewives star Nicollette Sheridan has settled a lawsuit brought by a former manager, AFP reports. Rob Lee claimed he was fired in late 2004 after helping Sheridan land the Housewives role of scheming blonde Edie Britt, but was not paid a commission for his work. Sheridan's lawyer says the two sides have settled the case via mediation, but would not provide details.
Although Jackass star Steve-O was absent from his arraignment on felony cocaine charges on Wednesday. Steve-O, who is currently hospitalized at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, forfeited $10,000 bail by missing the hearing. A Los Angeles Judge issued a continuance and set the arraignment for April 23rd. Steve-O was arrested on March 3rd following an altercation with another tenant in his apartment complex. He voluntarily checked himself in to the hospital after the incident and has been there for two weeks. Since hospitalized, Steve-O has been writing about his struggle with addiction on his MySpace blog.
Britney Spears will reportedly make an appearance at Saturday night's Kids' Choice Awards. "It's supposed to be top secret, but everyone is already buzzing about it." Spears, who's guest appearance earlier this week earned CBS'sHow I Met Your Mother its highest ratings ever, is reportedly enjoying being back in the spotlight. "Her sister, Jamie Lynn, made such a splash at the event last year, Brit knows that she'll get as much, if not more attention if she shows up this year," the insider told the magazine.
Lindsay Lohan will play a loyal member of Charles Manson's"family" in the new film, Manson Girls, Lohan will play Manson follower Nancy Pittman, aka Brenda McCann. Pittman, who grew up in a wealthy home in Malibu, met Manson when she was 16 and fell under his spell. Manson's followers brutally murdered five people, including pregnant actress Sharon Tate.
Leonardo DiCaprio is involved in a lawsuit with his neighbors in the Hollywood Hills. The couple alleges that a basketball court the actor built on his estate in 2004 destabilized their adjacent plot, most notably the wall supporting their swimming pool. They also say some plants were removed from their land without permission and that DiCaprio refused to acknowledge their requests to stop construction. The lawsuit seeks $250,000 in damages for trespass, nuisance and negligence..
New Movies Opening in Theaters Today:
21 - Based on the true life story of how the very brightest young minds in America took Vegas for millions. Brit Jim Sturgess plays Ben Campbell, a shy but brilliant M.I.T. student who finds the answers to his tuition problems in a deck of cards when he's recruited to join the school underground blackjack card counting ring. Together with his gang, the college geniuses head to Vegas every weekend armed with fake identities and the know-how to turn the odds at blackjack in their favor, all under the watchful eye of their math professor and stats genius Micky Rosa, played by Kevin Spacey. Laurence Fishburne plays the casino security boss looking to derail the students' operation.
Stop-Loss - Ryan Phillippe plays Sgt. Brandon King, a decorated Iraq War veteran who once served his country with pride. After his tour of duty comes to an end, King returns to his Texas hometown and attempts to pick up where he once left off with a little help from his family, as well as long-time best friend and war buddy Steve Shriver -- played by Channing Tatum. But just as Brandon, Steve, and the rest of their war buddies begin to settle back into civilian life, Uncle Sam comes calling on them once again. Suddenly ordered back into active duty, the disillusioned war veteran begins to question not just his ties to family and his longtime friendships, but his capacity for love and his sense of honor as well.
Run, Fat Boy, Run - Simon Pegg plays Dennis, a charming but oblivious and overweight guy who leaves his fiancee on their wedding day only to discover years later that he really loves her. To win her back, he must finish a marathon while making her realize that her new handsome, wealthy fiance is the wrong guy for her. Thandie Newton and Hank Azaria co-star in this David Schwimmer-directed film.
Superhero Movie - After being bitten by a genetically altered dragonfly, high school loser Rick Riker, played by Drake Bell, develops superhuman abilities like incredible strength and armored skin. Rick decides to use his new powers for good and becomes a costumed crime fighter known as "The Dragonfly." However, standing in the way of his destiny is the villainous Lou Landers, portrayed by Chris McDonald. After an experiment gone wrong, Lou develops the power to steal a person's life force and in a dastardly quest for immortality becomes the supervillain, "The Hourglass." With unimaginable strength, unbelievable speed and deeply uncomfortable tights, will the Dragonfly be able to stop the sands of The Hourglass and save the world? Superhero Movie costars Leslie Nielsen, Sara Paxton, andHappy Days' Marion Ross.
Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers is talking about the sleep condition that prompted him to check into the UCLA psych ward in January. "It's an issue that I've had for awhile," he says. "It's a biological sleep disorder. Your mind keeps racing, and your body is tired. It wants to go to sleep, but it can't." And it sounds like he may need a little more help. Star magazine reports that Chambers was recently seen exhibiting some rather odd behavior at a bar in Palm Springs, CA. "He was acting as if he was on drugs, like some kind of downers. His eyes were glazed over. He slurred his words and staggered when he tried to walk," said one witness. "At one point, he was hunched over a table, then abruptly woke up and shouted out of the blue, 'I am a father of five kids! I am a damn good father! Leave me alone!' It was really unsettling." Another witness claims that the married actor was also seen hitting on a waitress, who showed absolutely no interest in him. At one point, he got so angry that he slapped money out of her hand and as she picked it up, he screamed, "that's right b****, that's where you belong. Pick up the money!"
America's Next Top Model fans can stop freaking out. Tyra Banks' people are denying a report in OK! magazine that claims the model-turned-talk show host has been feuding with Jay Manuel and that she's planning to leave the show. Her rep tells USmagazine.com, "The rumors about Tyra leaving and the fight with Jay are NOT TRUE!"
Last night on the live finale ofNBC's The Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump named Piers Morgan the show's first Celebrity Apprentice and gave a quarter of a million dollars to Piers' charity - The Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Piers defeated country's own Trace Adkins, who was playing forThe Food Allergy and Anaphylaxes Network. (FAAN)
Reba McEntire celebrates her 53rd birthday today. Reba is playing some scattered dates on the road over the next couple months to promote her latest Duets album, which features her current single, "Every Other Weekend," with Skip Ewing.
Rascal Flatts, who's currently on tour in Canada, canceled their show Wednesday night in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan because Gary LeVox has laryngitis. Taylor Swift is the opening act on the group's "Still Feels Good" tour. Tonight's concert in Winnipeg, Manitoba is still a go.
Billy Ray Cyrus recently received a copy of the script for the upcoming Hannah Montana movie, which stars his daughter, Miley Cyrus, and will be shot in Tennessee. So what did he think? Billy Ray says "It's the new, updated version. Quite frankly, immediately after the writers' strike ended, Disney put their A-team on finishing this script and taking it to the next level. It's 10 times better than it was, and it started off great." Rehearsals for the movie start next month, and filming begins in May. After living in L.A. for awhile, Cyrus was so excited to return to his farm that he wrote a song, titled "Back To Tennessee," that will be included in the Hannah Montana film, and is the tentative theme song for Nashville Star, which Billy Ray begins hosting in June.
Clay Walker was up early this morning to appear on the Fox News Business Channel's Money For Breakfast, airing at 6:45 AM. Since March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month, Clay spoke about the disease, which affects the central nervous system.
Tonight, Brad Paisley will appear in a star-studded half-hour special celebrating Battlestar Galactica's impact on pop culture and why it is one of the best shows on television. Look for Brad in Battlestar Galactica: The Phenomenon at 10:30 PM, ET on the Sci Fi Channel.
Catch the premiere of Garth Brooks' video for his new single, "Midnight Sun," exclusively on GAC's Top 20 Countdown this weekend. Visit gactv.com to find out what times the show will air. The clip will also be on GAC's website beginning today.
On the latest CMT Insider, Trace Adkins discusses how he feels about making it to the final round on NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice. Plus, Jason Aldean goes vintage T-shirt shopping, Jewel talks about her latest video, "Stronger Woman," and Charlie Daniels celebrates 50 years in the music business. CMT Insider airs tomorrow afternoon at 1 PM, ET.
Tomorrow night's edition of GAC's Opry Live will feature performances by Vince Gill, Kellie Pickler, Neal McCoy and The Time Jumpers. The show airs at 8 PM, on GAC.
Monday, May 26th, 99.5 WYCD aired the WYCD Fallen Soldier Tribute. No worries if you missed it - you can download the podcast inside, right here at WYCD.COM. Memorial Day is a time to remember the fallen with parades, tributes and stories. Please feel free to share your tributes and stories inside.
"As I sit here in my living room, surrounded by memories of times past, I see photographs of happier times. I see Justin’s Senior Picture…taken in my dark blue suit and tie, (The tie that I had to tie and that he complained about.) “It’s not me” he said putting it on. . .. Those people that we speak about during ceremonies, parades and speeches, are real people, not distant heroes, Our Heroes. They have real families. They deserve this day. Please honor them for their sacrifices, because at my house… everyday is Memorial Day." Please feel free to share your thoughts inside, on this, and what Memorial Day means to you.
Dear Friends... I want to thank each of you personally for your part in this 4th Entertainer of the Year Award . . .When I stood on the stage and said "this means the world to me," I meant it . . .because it means not only am I blessedwith the best fans in the world, but you guys were willing to stand up for us and be counted. . . (Leave your comments for Kenny inside!)
In Kellie's words. . . "I believe in this song because it beholds a very powerful message. I think we all suffer from low self esteem from time to time and we all have our own insecurities....which can really bring a person down . . . Here's what's really important. . . " Share your thoughts on Kellie's new hit single!
Send a thanks to Toby and the troops inside! View Exclusive WYCD photos of Toby Keith, currently in Iraq on his 6th USO Tour, entertaining our troops. Photos are courtesy of one of those soldiers, TSgt William Long.
So, I heard about our Governor signing legislation that would permit some 80 motion pictures to be filmed in Michigan. And it got me to thinking.. what movies would anyone want to film in Michigan. And I came up with this list. Feel free to add your own ideas. . .
Well, the 2008 lineup for the WYCD Hoedown has been announced and I'm so pumped! Twenty-two national acts, dozens of great local acts, original stage configuration, plus a new 3rd stage and so much more! Read about it inside and then share with us what was the funniest thing (or person) you've ever seen at Hoedown!
Guatemala turned out to be so much more wonderful that I ever imagined. We fell in love with the people and their rich culture. . . . Have you ever considere d living somewhere else? I really never did until I started traveling to CentralAmerica and meeting so many Americans who have relocated. . .
GIRLS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN….. Hail to “Queen TUT 2008!" After our annual “Wild Woman’s Weekend”….I am SO proud to say that I, Linda Lee, was crowned “Queen TUT” this past weekend at Tip Up Town in Houghton Lake! Check out the photos and tell me about your "Wild Women's Weekends!"
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It was a festive (or festivus if you're a Seinfeld fan) holiday season for all of us in the Scott family this year. . . Alex found the "pickle!" What are your holiday traditions! Family photos inside! Click here for more WYCD Blogs!
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Carrie Underwood and Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford have split, sources confirmed to US magazine. The pair began dating last summer, but did not take their romance public until October. Back in December an insider told the magazine, "His parents are fond of her. They believe 'Carrie Crawford' would be a great addition to the family." Although rumors recently linked Crawford to JC Chasez, the former *NSYNC member told a radio show on Wednesday (March 26th), "For the record, we're both straight. We're not dating." Underwood previously dated Jessica Simpson's current squeeze, Tony Romo. 
Newcomers 
Although Jackass star Steve-O was absent from his arraignment on felony cocaine charges on Wednesday. Steve-O, who is currently hospitalized at Cedars Sinai Medical Center, forfeited $10,000 bail by missing the hearing. A Los Angeles Judge issued a continuance and set the arraignment for April 23rd. Steve-O was arrested on March 3rd following an altercation with another tenant in his apartment complex. He voluntarily checked himself in to the hospital after the incident and has been there for two weeks. Since hospitalized, Steve-O has been writing about his struggle with addiction on his MySpace blog. 
save the world? Superhero Movie costars Leslie Nielsen, Sara Paxton, and Happy Days' Marion Ross. 
Last night on the live finale of NBC's The Celebrity Apprentice, Donald Trump named Piers Morgan the show's first Celebrity Apprentice and gave a quarter of a million dollars to Piers' charity - 
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