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Britney to Testify in Court Today

Britney Spears will give sworn testimony in a deposition in her custody battle with Kevin Federline in court today, according to reports.

A mind-numbing crush of paparazzi is expected to appear outside K-Fed’s attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan’s L.A. office this morning.

Brit, 26, is reportedly set to answer questions – under oath – on everything from drug and alcohol use, parenting and her failure to follow court orders.

The deposition, which Kaplan has been trying to obtain for nearly a year, is the next step toward a permanent custody agreement for Britney, K-Fed and their two little boys.

Brit has just two daytime visits a week, plus one overnight visit, with Sean Preston, 2, and Jayden James, 1. All visits must be under the supervision of a court-appointed monitor.

Jessica Alba is Pregnant!

Jessica Alba is expecting a baby with boyfriend Cash Warren, People reports.

"I can confirm that Jessica and Cash are expecting a baby in late spring, early summer," said rep.

Jessica, 26, and Cash, 28, met on the set of "The Fantastic Four" in 2004 when he was a director's assistant.

This will be the couple's first child.

Hilary Swank Admits to Taking 45 Vitamins a Day

Want to know Hilary Swank's secret to looking fit?

Take a whopping 45 vitamins a day!

The Oscar-winner tells the new issue of W magazine that she sucks down the pills for good health.

"I just took my most important ones, which are my Oz Garcia Longevity Pak," Hilary, 33, tells the interviewer. "I shoved them in my mouth right before I met you, which I actually shouldn't do, because I choked on my vitamins once before."

Hilary, who showed off a rock-hard body in her award-winning film "Million Dollar Baby," also exercises frequently.

Click on an image to view the HILARY SWANK photo gallery!

Tanika Reveals Her Picks for Best Gifts Ever

From jewel-studded champagne classes to cozy cashmere and sinful soap, "Extra's" own Tanika Ray is presenting her list of the best gifts ever.

P.S., ladies: Tanika has a special correspondent to unwrap the list. Two words: bachelor Brad!

Diane Merrick Scarves

Boutique Moet

Soaptopia

John Varvatos

Teri Hatcher's Extreme Makeover

Teri Hatcher has big plans for her very own production company, but her office was in need of an extreme makeover. So with the help of Teri’s friends and “Extra’s” expert design team, Teri got the office of her dreams! Watch the video to see the amazing before-and-after footage.

And for more information and tips from Teri's interior designer, Leslie Sachs, visit her website at www.breathingrm.com!


Alex Trebek Has Minor Heart Attack


"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek has suffered a minor heart attack.

The beloved TV icon 67, was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center last night. His spokesman says he's expected to remain there for about two days for tests and observation. He is now reportedly "resting comfortably."

Now "Jeopardy" fans are asking: Will the TV legend return to the wildly popular show?

Yes. "Extra" has learned he'll be back when taping resumes early next year.

Black Eyed Peas Open the Hard Rock Hotel

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Fergie and the rest of the Black Eyed Peas gang were on hand for the opening of the Hard Rock Hotel in San Diego, California. See the madness that went on, including the band playing with a bedazzled chainsaw!

Halle Berry to Play Aretha Franklin?

Could Oscar-winner Halle Berry be taking on a new role as the Queen of Soul?

Reports say Aretha Franklin is considering the pregnant beauty to portray her in the movie version of her life.

Also on Aretha's wishlist: Jennifer Hudson and fellow "Idol" alum Fantasia, who played Aretha on the NBC show "American Dreams."

Julia Roberts: ‘I Curse Like a Sailor!’

Two of the biggest stars in Hollywood rocked the red carpet for the premiere “Charlie Wilson's War” last night, but the event turned into a war of words with Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks!

Julia, who recently had her third baby, revealed to “Extra” that she’s changed quite a bit since becoming a mom.

“I didn't really curse before I had kids,” she confessed. “I just turned into a sailor! I'm like, ‘F*** this, son of a b**** that, what the hell!’ All day!”

Then Tom Hanks, who chews up the scenery as a politician in the new film, poked fun at “Extra’s” own Jerry Penacoli for wearing a scarf!

PETA Calls Mary-Kate and Ashley the 'Trollsen' Twins

Animal-rights group PETA has taken aim at the Olsens for wearing fur, labeling Mary-Kate and Ashley the "Trollsen Twins" in a new ad campaign!

The group, furious at the tiny moguls for using fur in their fashion collections, will unveil their new ad at the Hollywood Walk of Fame today.

The group also labels the girls "Hairy Kate" and "Trashley" and insists in their new tag line, "Fur Is Worn by Beautiful Animals and Ugly People."

Click on an image to view the MARY-KATE AND ASHLEY OLSEN photo gallery!

Is It Really Over for Heidi and Spencer?

Is it really over for Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt of "The Hills?"

Just hours after millions of fans watched the love 'em or hate 'em reality stars part ways last night on MTV, the two were spotted having dinner together last night at Hollywood hotspot Koi.

However, spywitnesses tell "Extra" that Heidi wasn't wearing her engagement ring.

Gavin Rossdale Gives a Tennis Lesson to Brooke Mueller

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When it comes to babies, little Kingston Rossdale just couldn't be cuter.

And when it comes to tennis, Gavin Rossdale couldn't be better!

Now Gavin is showing off his two best assets, little Kingston and his impressive sportsmanship, to "Extra's" special correspondent Brooke Mueller. Together, this makes for one adorable tennis lesson.

Britney Appears Dazed as She Wanders Out of Car

Britney Spears managed to shock the paparazzi when she stumbled out of her car yesterday wearing a bright pink wig and a barely-there skirt.

The pop star, 26, chewed her fingernails and appeared confused as she stepped out of her white Mercedes in West Hollywood.

“I’m scared,” she told cameramen as light bulbs flashed. But an instant later and she was smiling and laughing, apparently trying to find her way to the Hustler store. She abandoned the mission when the camera crush grew too large.

John Mayer Having ‘The Seven-Year Itch with Fame’

Grammy-nominated singer John Mayer is opening up about how he’s dealing with the recent scrutiny of his personal life and living through the paparazzi lens.

“They kind of mess with the message that anyone's trying to send out,” John told “Extra.”

But John has learned how to protect himself.

“You don't answer back,” he explained. “If they tell you that it’s you coming out of a Planned Parenthood clinic, but you're really coming out of a Starbucks, let it go. I've never had my picture taken or been written about with somebody that really affected the world."

Paris Rescues an Injured Oompa-Loompa

There have always been plenty of bizarre and wild rumors about Paris Hilton, but this one, apparently, is true.

The hotel heiress came to the rescue of an orange-faced Oompa-Loompa at a Miami nightclub this weekend.