The Insider: Contributed by westsidetale

Lee Ryan dumps fiance

westsidetale — Wed, 23 Jul 2008 04:19:43 GMT

Lee Ryan has reportedly dumped his fiancée, who is five months pregnant with his child. The 25-year-old star - who met Samantha Millar after she sent him flirtatious photographs through his MySpace page - left the blonde beauty in “floods of tears” after he decided to end the relationship. A source said: “The break-up came as a complete shock to Samantha as she thought everything was going really well. She is distraught and doesn’t know what to do - it is horrible enough to be dumped anytime, but with her pregnancy, and all the hopes they would build a future as a family, it has left her in floods of tears.” Lee - who is believed to have moved in with his former Blue bandmate Simon Webbe - previously said he was ready for the “quiet life” with Samantha and their new baby, but his decision has left the pretty 24-year-old reeling. The source added: “Being with Lee was a dream come true for Sam, as she has been a massive fan of Blue for ages. Although Lee is known as a bit of a womaniser, she thought she could tame him. She has been by his side through everything, including his court case for assaulting a cab driver last month, but now it is turning into more of a nightmare.”

[Read full story on The Insider]

Angelinas twins rushed from hospital

westsidetale — Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:11:18 GMT

Angelina Jolie smuggled her $10 million babies out of hospital at 4.30am yesterday. It has been revealed that the twins were whisked out via the kitchen of the posh Lenval clinic near Nice. They were rushed into a waiting van and driven to Angelina and Brad Pitt’s 35-bedroom Chateau Miraval. Sources said: “It happened as quick as a flash, it was like a military operation.” Just seven days old, and already Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline are experiencing the drama of an A-list existence. And all for the sake of a lucrative magazine deal.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Settlement Means Payday - Britney Spears

westsidetale — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:52:00 GMT

The recent custody settlement between Britney Spears means payday for Kevin Federline and his lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan. Under the terms of the settlement, KFed will be getting more child support. Currently, he pulls $15,000 a month from Britney. Under the deal, he’ll get just a little below $20,000. As for the lawyer, Kaplan who wanted a trial last month will now settle and get an additional $200,000 from Britney. The court has officially vacated the trial date even though the papers weren’t filed yet. The real headline is that there will no longer be a trial. Britney has since double her time with her kids since she was placed under conservatorship anyway.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Wanted: Pete Doherty

westsidetale — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 19:20:46 GMT

There’s a warrant out for Pete Doherty’s arrest. According to reports, the wreck of a rocker was due to appear in court this past Thursday to answer allegations of criminal damage. He is accused of chasing a woman into a shop after she took a picture of him and then girlfriend Irina Lazareanu in August 2007. Pete is now expected to appear before the magistrate next week – unless the cops get to him first. For all the trouble that’s still pending for Pete, they should have just kept him in jail. They wouldn’t have to waste any time and money getting him to appear or trying to find him if they just kept him.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Avril is Abbey Dawn

westsidetale — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 17:49:11 GMT

Avril Lavigne promoted the launch of her new clothing line, the Abbey Dawn collection, at Kohl’s department store on Thursday in Alhambra, California. Abbey Dawn was actually a nickname from the Canadian singer’s dad. It was a street name that her father saw while working in Kingston, Ontario. How cute, she dedicated her line to her dad basically. Though if you know Avril’s ego, she would probably say that she just liked to use the name. The line includes hoodies and jeans with skull and zebra patterns which is similar to the artwork on Avril’s latest album ‘The Best Damn Thing’.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Keith Urban and Nicole Kidman Wont Sell Out

westsidetale — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 17:13:30 GMT

Their baby photos, that is. It’s nice to see some people who actually want privacy and aren’t concerned with making a few more bucks. I mean, what’s up with the folks who sell their kid’s pics for millions? A source close to Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban says, “They don’t think it’s appropriate to make deals. They are still deciding how they feel about it - if and when they will release a photo at all.” The source goes on…”But they realize there is enormous interest from the public and they are grateful and appreciative of that. Nicole and Keith have been enjoying their first few days at home with their firstborn baby.”

[Read full story on The Insider]

Madonnas Money in Kabbalah

westsidetale — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 18:04:54 GMT

According to past tax filings, Madonna is donating a lot of money to Kabbalah centers and groups associated to the so-called religion. Madonna founded the Ray of Light Foundation back in 1998 ot help benefit health charities as well as music and kid-related ones. But since 2001,over $1.5 million has been donated from the organization to Kabbalah with only $1.3 million given to non-Kabbalah organizations. Before she got involved in Kabbalah, Ray of Light was contributing to more than 20 charities for the blind, cancer research as well as a church. But from 2001 to 2006, over 90% of the organization’s money has been donated to Kabbalah alone.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Miley Cyrus Photo Leaks

westsidetale — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:55:58 GMT

New controversial photos of Miley have made it onto the web. They’re supposedly from someone who hacked into one of her email accounts. One photo shows a then 14-year old Miley dressed in a wet shirt in what looks like a public shower stall. Another photo shows her taking a picture of herself blowing a kiss into the camera with her shirt rolled up showing her stomach. The last photo shows the Disney star wearing a ‘Nick J’ necklace. I guess that should be proof enough that she did date Nick Jonas of the Jonas Brothers. And she wonders why people think badly of her.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Amy Winehouse Caught Again

westsidetale — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 23:38:47 GMT

UK’s The Sun has reportedly obtained another video that shows Amy Winehouse allegedly snorting a substance in a DJ booth. Was this taken on the same night that she was photographed with white globs up her nostrils? You would think that she would have learned something from the first time it happened. Crazy is as crazy does. This is Wino after all. She’s going to be taking drugs as soon as she has cash and is still breathing. The cops should really consider putting her in jail. Rehab obviously doesn’t do anything for her. Maybe a lonely jail cell and constant danger amongst criminals would do something for her.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Madonna and Jose Canseco

westsidetale — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 02:02:55 GMT

Us Weekly has a controversial interview with Jose Canseco who claims that Madonna actually begged him to impregnate her back in 1991. He said “She had a Cuban child (Lourdes) and wanted another one. She wanted to get married and have a child with me – she wanted a Cuban child.” Newsflash, Lourder was born after 1991. He goes on to recount how their meeting was arranged, what she did to seduce him (though he said nothing happened), and how long she tried to go after him. If you ask me, I think it’s just his way of getting some of the spotlight off of his most hated Yankees player.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Frances First Lady Gets Reviewed

westsidetale — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:56:14 GMT

Former supermodel, France’s first lady and French folk/pop music star Carla Bruni’s third album drops in the UK on Monday. The British media were sent advance copies of the CD and did they tear her a new one with their reviews. She got a unanimous thumbs down from some of the more respected outlets. The Guardian says “The hardest part about listening to Carla Bruni’s new album is somehow erasing from your memory that woman in the demure, dove-grey Dior coat, flat shoes and little black hat who had us all swooning back in March…When she sings, in ‘Je Suis une Enfant’, that she remains a little girl ‘despite my 40 years, despite my 30 lovers’, for instance, that doesn’t exactly sound what you might call presidential.”

[Read full story on The Insider]

Nautical Celine Dion

westsidetale — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 01:37:04 GMT

We first saw Celine Dion making a bathing suit look regal earlier this week. On Tuesday, the Canadian singer returned to her balcony in Antibes, France wearing a nautical inspired bikini. At some point, it looked like the 40-year old was playing with her water hose to get her 7-1/2-year old son Rene Charles wet. In other Celine news, after a recent performance in Poland, the singer was presented with a star on Poland’s Walk of Fame. She now has a total of three stars as she has previoucosly received the same honor on Canada’s Walk of Fame as well as the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

[Read full story on The Insider]

The Osbournes Back on TV

westsidetale — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:17:46 GMT

The original family of reality TV is heading back to what made them famous. Ozzy, Sharon, Kelly and Jack Osbourne will be making their return to US television this December. Fortunately for us, we don’t have to stick around to watch Ozzy’s slurred speech and their dozens of animals roaming about. Instead, the Osbournes will host a 6-part show which will feature music and comedy sketches. The show will air on the Fox Network. The network is even planning to launch the Osbourne variety show via a Christmas special. The Prince of Darkness and Christmas – it’s an idea so out there that is enough to make me want to watch.

[Read full story on The Insider]

A-Rods Wife Blames Madonna

westsidetale — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:15:48 GMT

Alex Rodriguez’s wife Cynthia has hired a new divorce attorney in the form of Earle Lilly. Lilly has been speaking to various media outlets about his client’s legal action against the NY Yankees player. He points out the main grievances of adultery and emotional abandonment. Lilly goes as far as stating that Madonna and A-Rod have been having an affair and are still together. How does he know that it’s a fact? Madonna just spoke about the rumors being nothing but rumors. I hope Lilly has a good lawyer. If he can’t back up his claims, I can feel a defamation suit from Madonna being slapped in his face.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Russell Crowe to nest in UK

westsidetale — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:05:33 GMT

Russell Crowe is set to move to London and live in the lap of luxury for the next six months. The Gladiator star has rented a huge house in swanky Mayfair for a “bargain” $40k-a-month. The gaff, on three floors with its own swimming pool, has enough room for a Roman army. A source said: “Russell is coming over to Britain filming and wanted somewhere comfortable for his family. The house became available after a celebrity couple pulled out of renting it.” The Oscar winner will film Nottingham, a love story based on the Robin Hood tale, with Sienna Miller as Maid Marion.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Mini-Me sex tape star speaks out

westsidetale — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 22:02:59 GMT

Ranae Shrider has revealed all about her relationship with Austin Powers star Verne Troyer. The 5ft, 6″ brunette stars in a shocking sex tape with the Mini Me actor, but has since split with Verne, who stands at just 2ft, 8″. Actress Ranae, 22, revealed her own red-hot tale of the tape - and just how 39-year-old Hollywood dwarf Verne measures up in bed. Brunette Ranae admitted: “I never imagined one day I’d date a man who barely came up to my kneecaps. But as soon as I met Verne I was so captivated by his personality, his size didn’t seem to matter. I liked him so much I even gave up wearing high heels for six months. But sex was very different from anything I’d experienced before, and I’d be lying if I didn’t say it was tricky making everything work. I had to kneel down just to give him a hug. And anything but the traditional missionary position was just impossible. So I’d lie on the bed and Verne would crawl up my legs to have sex with me. And as he did it his feet would be tickling my knees! “It wasn’t quite as passionate as sex with a normal-sized man but he did his best. He didn’t wear a condom. There was no point, they’re all too big. On the whole though, he wasn’t short of sexy skills and tried his hardest to make up in technique what he lacked in size.” Ranae first met Verne at Playboy boss Hugh Hefner’s party in his Beverly Hills mansion. Ranae says the chemistry was instant. She said: “He asked for my phone number. I didn’t have anything else to do so I thought why not?” Her first date with Verne was a romantic dinner at seafood restaurant The Lobster overlooking the Pacific in Santa Monica. Ranae recalled: “Verne told me not to reach down and hold his hand when we walked in as he didn’t want it to look like a child out with his mum. When we got to the table he’d fixed for the restaurant to pile three thick phone books on the seat so he could be on the same level as me. Once he’d sat down it was just like having dinner with a normal-sized man. “We laughed all night and I noticed what amazing eyes Verne had. By the end of the meal I was smitten. But Verne played the perfect gent and didn’t lay a finger on me. He just dropped me home and I bent down so he could give me a peck on the cheek. It was two weeks before we finally had sex, at his place. I was so nervous I wanted it over and done with - in case there was no chemistry or it just didn’t work because of his size. “It was a normal-sized bed and once Verne had clambered up, I undressed and laid down next to him. For a small guy he’s quite well endowed. I had no complaints. But the whole thing was over in three minutes. It was strange having sex with someone who couldn’t reach to kiss me at the same time, except for my tummy that is! I was so relieved it was over. But minutes later Verne was ready to go again. That night we made love three times in 20 minutes, which most bigger men only dream about doing.” The pair’s next romp came four weeks later when Verne took Ranae for a romantic Easter break to the luxury L’Ermitage Hotel in Beverly Hills. It was here they made the infamous sex tape, which last week was sensationally leaked onto the internet after allegedly being stolen from the home the couple still share.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Miley Cyrus is Madonna

westsidetale — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 21:39:40 GMT

Disney is probably shaking their heads after finding out about who exactly Miley Cyrus’ role model is. In a new interview, the ‘Hannah Montana’ star said that she aspires to be like Madonna. She says “Madonna always reinvents herself, and that’s what I want to do. Whatever comes my way that sounds good, that’s what I want to do. Whether it’s designing clothes or photography or whatever.” I have no problem with her idolizing Madonna because deep inside, that’s what most women want. The keyword there is women. Miley is all of 15! I don’t think she should be aspiring to be one of the music industry’s biggest sex icons.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Victoria and David Beckham the musical

westsidetale — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 01:43:40 GMT

A musical based on the lives of Victoria and David Beckham is in production. The satirical play, entitled ‘MacBecks’, is set to open in January. Long Road Productions, who are involved in the musical and have previously worked with ‘Riverdance’, say the production draws inspiration from Shakespeare. The company’s director, Ronan Smith, said: “We’re very excited by the script - it’s a wild comedy romp that borrows from Shakespeare’s ‘Macbeth’, ‘King Lear’, ‘Romeo and Juliet’, as well as Cyrano de Bergerac. It will be a musical based on the world’s best known soccer player.” According to reports, Victoria will be based on Lady Macbeth and be portrayed as a ruthless and ambitious woman who David sacrifices his career for. The musical will also feature actors portraying former England manager Sven Goran Eriksson, Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson and the woman David allegedly had an affair with, Rebecca Loos. The script is being penned by Gary Cooke and Malachy McKenna. The show is due to open at Dublin’s Olympia Theatre next January.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Lindsay Lohan Turns 22

westsidetale — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:18:52 GMT

Wednesday marked Lindsay Lohan’s 22nd birthday, and she celebrated in style. Her party was at Teddy’s Lounge at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The theme was prom, umm, since I guess we don’t get enough of that in high school. Linds arrived just after 10 pm in a pink strapless micromini dress, and her gal pal Samantha Ronson took the theme seriously, arriving in a tuxedo top, black pants, bow tie, and top hat. Umm, yeah. Sam stayed by Lindsay’s side, most of the time keeping her hand on Lindsay’s back…keeping potential suitors away, no doubt. She actually managed to steal a kiss from Linds as they hung out by the DJ booth. The party wound down, surprisingly, around 1:15. Lindsay actually sipped Red Bull all night - no alcohol. She and Sam cuddled in the dark as the party ended. Something about that whole thing makes me want to gag.

[Read full story on The Insider]

Victoria Beckham loved humiliation

westsidetale — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:11:43 GMT

Ugly Betty star America Ferrera says Victoria Beckham was willing to do anything for laughs when she appeared on the show – and loved humiliating herself. Mrs Beckham made a cameo appearance in the comedy drama earlier this year and America said: “Posh was wonderful. She was so lovely. Everyone really enjoyed her on the set, and she definitely came with an attitude just to play. That’s the wonderful thing about our show - we know we are fortunate to be on something so uplifting and fun. So it’s fun when other people get to come in, and you just gotta go for it. If you’re not willing to be humiliated, then you don’t belong on our show. And she was ready to be humiliated.” But it seems there was confusion on set about what to call the former Spice Girl. America added: “I don’t think I called her Posh. I avoided it because I didn’t know. What do you call her? I was just, ‘Hi, you!’ We’ve been really lucky to have people who have been fans of the show to come and play with us, especially people who would really exist in this world like Posh Spice and Snoop Dogg.”

[Read full story on The Insider]