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November 6, 2009

Anne Rice Talks 'True Blood' & 'Twilight'

Now that is quite a gorgeous foursome. How interesting that Rutina Wesley, the only human among the bunch, is the one comfortable baring her teeth.

Famed Vampire Chronicles author Anne Rice is in the midst of promoting her new book, which focuses on angels. Now that the author has moved on from her bloodthirsty pursuits, she's been tuning into some vampire stories by other people. Rice admits, "I really enjoy the HBO series True Blood." When I was writing my own, I wouldn't have wanted to be influenced."

While she hasn't read any of the Twilight books, Anne did watch the movie and sounded off on it as well. She adds, "I think many girls mature much earlier than boys, and they are frustrated when they approach young boys for love or protection. Hence the fantasy of a wise and protective vampire coming into the life of a young girl who, of course, appreciates him in a special way."

I like them both, but there's something about those vampires from the Bayou that really get me going.

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October 28, 2009

Andre Agassi Confesses To Crystal Meth Use In His Memoir

In his new memoir, Open, tennis star Andre Agassi opens up about his personal life, tackling such issues as drug use, his marriage to Brooke Shields and the loss of his hair.

Andre admits that he was initially nervous to admit that he had regularly used crystal meth in the late 90s. He claims, "I was worried for a moment, but not for long. ... I wore my heart on my sleeve and my emotions were always written on my face. I was actually excited about telling the world the whole story."

As for the extent of his drug use, Agassi explains, "I can't speak to addiction, but a lot of people would say that if you're using anything as an escape, you have a problem."

I'm glad he was able to get this off his back, but if you're looking for serious, mind-blowing bombshell revelations, I know just the thing for you.

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October 14, 2009

Alicia Silverstone Heals The World With Cook Book

It was eleven years ago that Alicia Silverstone first embraced her the vegan lifestyle that she claims made her the happy-go-lucky gal you see today.

The Clueless actress chatted with MTV News about her cook book, entitled, The Kind Diet, which she credits for a number of positive health benefits.

Alicia explains, "I felt so much better, and I used to take an asthma inhaler and I used to get allergy shots--and all that stuff went away. And my skin got great." She summarizes the tome by saying, "What I'm really trying to do is give you all the most valid information available in a really concise, fun way. I tried making it a really fun conversation."

Call me old-fashioned, but I prefer to maintain my healthy glow from bathing in the blood of virgins.

Gallery Info: Alicia Silverstone out walking in NYC.

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October 2, 2009

'New Moon Illustrated Movie Companion' Revealed

For those ardent Twilight fans who won't be content with reading the original books and watching the movies, the New Moon: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion is now available for order on Amazon.com and will be released on Tuesday, October 6th. This is just one of many items being sold as part of the pre-premiere New Moon insanity.

And thanks to Robert Pattinson Life (http://robpattinson.blogspot.com), you can take a look inside the tome here. The photo-heavy book features images from the New Moon set, including lots of shirtless Taylor Lautner photos, a tortured Kristen Stewart and of course, lots and lots of a ghostly Robert Pattinson.

Just think, guys, you're that much closer to the New Moon premiere this fall.

A special thanks to Robsten Lovex who took the photos!

Gallery Info: Images from the New Moon Illustrated Movie companion.

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October 1, 2009

FOX News Confuses Kathy Griffin With Kathy Lee Gifford

Granted, it's my opinion that fact-checking is for the birds, but I'm not a journalist. In an article on the FOX News website, quotes from Kathy Griffin currently promoting her new book, Official Book Club Selection, were mistakenly attributed to Kathy Lee Gifford. Ha! Glorious!

Sadly, the quotes concerning politics were corrected, effectively destroying the hilarity. Griffin's quote to Entertainment Tonight was, "Hollywood hates on Republicans because they feel the Republicans and conservatives are about repression and Hollywood is about expression. That sounds kind of smart."

This segues into a quote from wacky daytime talk show host, Gifford, who recently said of President Barack Obama, "I would like to see him listen more to Middle America. They're trying to have their voice heard but they're being dismissed as a mob or Astroturf or different things."

Here's the Cliff Notes version, FOX News: Kathy Lee Gifford is the one slowly driving Hoda Kotb completely insane and Kathy Griffin is the one surrounded by a mob of admiring gays with multiple Emmys soldered to the hood of her car.

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September 24, 2009

PHOTO GALLERY: Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher Embrace 'Half The Sky'

The other half is apparently too icky for their tastes. The ultimate cougar and her cub, aka Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher joined model Christy Turlington in New York City yesterday to attend the book party for Half The Sky.

Written by Nicholas Kristof and Sherly WuDunn, Half the Sky is a compilation of stories Kristof and WuDunn share are as powerful as they are heartbreaking.Their insight into gender issues and the role of women in development inspires hope, optimism, and most importantly, the will to change.Both a brutal awakening and an unmistakable call to action, this book should be read by all.

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September 24, 2009

Michelle Phillips Slams Mackenzie's Incest Claims

To promote her book, High on Arrival, Mackenzie Phillips went on Oprah Winfrey's talk show to drop the bombshell that she had been involved in a drug-fueled sexual relationship with her father, John Phillips, that spanned ten years.

John's ex-wife, Michelle Phillips, is speaking out about the claims, saying, "John was a bad parent, and a drug addict. But [expletive deleted] his daughter?" She adds, "I have every reason to believe it's untrue. Oprah should be more judicious about who she has on her show."

The former member of the Mamas and the Papas believes that the Mackenzie is motivated by jealousy of her other siblings.

Michelle dismisses her step-daughter's allegations by saying, "Mackenzie has a lot of mental illness. She's had a needle stuck up her arm for 35 years...She did Celebrity Rehab and now she writes a book. The whole thing is timed."

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September 23, 2009

Mackenzie Phillips Tells Way Too Much In Her Book

Child actress, Mackenzie Phillips, has been very open about her past drug use. But in her new book, High on Arrival, the 49-year-old daughter of musician, John Phillips, of the Mamas and the Papas, reveals that she and her dad maintained a long-term incestuous affair.

Mackenzie was 19-years-old on the eve of her wedding to Jeff Sessler, part of the Rolling Stones entourage, when her father arrived "determined to stop it."

As Phillips writes, "I had tons of pills, and Dad had tons of everything too. Eventually I passed out on Dad's bed." She adds, "My father was not a man with boundaries. He was full of love, and he was sick with drugs. I woke up that night from a blackout to find myself having sex with my own father."

Yikes. That is not what they mean by "something new."

In the book, Phillips explains that in 1980, both she and her father checked into rehab, at which time their "sexual relationship with him had become consensual," according to People.

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September 9, 2009

Kathy Griffin Does Kate Gosselin, Gets Serious In Her Memoir

In a trailer for a mock biopic, George Takei takes on the role of reality TV star dad, Jon Gosselin, while Kathy Griffin throws on a pair of khakis, a trademark blond-streaked wig and a frustrated facial expression for her pitch-perfect impersonation of mother-of-eight, Kate Gosselin.

The sketch is part of Kathy's appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! in the comedy segment entitled, Kate is Enough: The Kate Gosselin Story. Kathy's been doing the promotional circuit for her new book, Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin.

While the comedienne has a knack for turning even the most earnest of situations into fodder for her comedy act, she reveals a serious side in her book. The redhead discusses her late brother, Kenny, who she claims told had "sexually inappropriate" discussions with her as a child.

Physically abusive to his wife and "in and out of jail," Griffin's brother died shortly after his addiction to drugs took over his existence.

Of her experiences with her troubled sibling, Kathy says, "I think when you have someone like that in your house, one of the things you learn is, you've got to laugh." I think it's safe to say, Kathy's learned how to do just that.

Gallery Info: Kathy Griffin as Kate Gosselin and George Takei as Jon Gosselin on Jimmy Kimmel's talk show & promoting her new book Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin held at Barnes and Noble in Tribeca

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August 26, 2009

Julia Roberts Eats, Prays & Loves In Rome

Doing her part to try and hold onto her A-list status, Julia Roberts can be seen here, hard at work as she films scenes for her upcoming movie, Eat, Pray, Love.

The film is a big-screen adaptation of the wildly successful Elizabeth Gilbert book of the same name and if housewives across America buy tickets with the same fervor as they purchased the novel, Julia should be set.

OK, so enough with the Julia pictures. When do we get to see Javier Bardem?

Gallery Info: Julia Roberts shoots scenes for her film Eat, Pray, Love at the Piazza Navona in Rome, Italy.

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All Books Posts

Anne Rice Talks 'True Blood' & 'Twilight'

Andre Agassi Confesses To Crystal Meth Use In His Memoir

Alicia Silverstone Heals The World With Cook Book

'New Moon Illustrated Movie Companion' Revealed

FOX News Confuses Kathy Griffin With Kathy Lee Gifford

PHOTO GALLERY: Demi Moore & Ashton Kutcher Embrace 'Half The Sky'

Michelle Phillips Slams Mackenzie's Incest Claims

Mackenzie Phillips Tells Way Too Much In Her Book

Kathy Griffin Does Kate Gosselin, Gets Serious In Her Memoir

Julia Roberts Eats, Prays & Loves In Rome

PHOTO GALLERY: Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green

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