Archive for September, 2008

Getting old sucks sometimes!

Janet Jackson's reps refuse to comment on the reason why the diva was briefly hospitalized in Montreal on Monday, resulting in the cancellation of her concert that evening.

But, leave it to an 'insider' to yap!

Someone close to her pukey boyfriend, Jermaine Dupri, says, "A 42-year-old body can't handle what a 22-year-old body can. I can tell you that she's definitely tired. It was probably exhaustion. She is doing back-to-back, three-hour shows, and her body isn't the same as it used to be."

Maybe Madonna can give Janet some tips.

Sadly, we also feel like Janet is trying to find an "out" for her tour.

Many arenas and shows are barely half full, and a show of her scale costs A LOT of money to transport across the country and put on.

Is she being pressured by LiveNation to pull the plug? Does she not want to perform to almost empty arenas???

What gives??

[Image via WENN.]

Back in July, we told you how Salma Hayek and her babydaddy, French billionaire Francois-Henri Pinault, called it quits and broke off their engagement.

Well, now it seems like the two are giving love a second chance.

Salma was spotted at the Balenciaga fashion show in Paris on Tuesday morning (above).

And, as her escort was ex-fiance Pinault, who is also the owner of the fashion house.

One insider says the two were "very friendly together, looking happy. They weren't holding hands but were definitely side by side."

So, are they an item again or just some friendly exes?

Last Thursday, Hayek and Pinault shared an afternoon tea together in the gallery of the Plaza-Athénée Hotel.

One eyewitness says "They seemed very comfortable with Valentina playing on the couch between them."

And, just this past Saturday, Pinault took Hayek and Valentina away for a weekend trip outside the city.

Then, after the show today, Hayek and Pinault returned to the hotel, where Valentina was waiting for them in the lobby.

An onlooker says, "She came walking over and kissed Mommy and then she kissed Daddy. It was very sweet."

What do U think?

Is romance rekindling or are they just friendly exs?

[Photo via Getty Images.]

The Lion King is getting ready to roar in Sin City!

Disney's hit Broadway musical will open at the Mandalay Bay in May of 2009.

Hakuna matata!

Left: Pro wrestler Randy "Macho Man" Savage. Right: Magician Criss Angel.

Who knew 'Katie' could be such a bitchy bitch?

The UK gossip media is buzzing about the impending breakup of the Katie Price Jordan-Peter Andre marriage.

Crazy!

And, the two just returned from a trip to South Africa where they renewed their wedding vows.

Insiders say their relationship has 'reached rock bottom' because Peter has finally had it with Jordan's putdowns.

He supposedly told her that unless she treats him with some compassion and like an equal then their wedding vows don't mean a thing!

A insider said: "She undermines Pete constantly. If he's talking about the world of showbiz, she'll say in front of other people: "What do you know about that, Pete? I'm the celebrity" It's really embarrassing for him. It's become really nasty and Pete doesn't know how to deal with her. She makes him fell like shit. He'll be getting ready and she'll say: "What are you wearing that for." It really upsets him."

In his heart it looks like Petey has 'accepted' that their pairing isn't a match made in heaven. He reportedly said the following things in their UK TV show Katie & Peter: The Next Chapter:

'One day, unfortunately, we will go our separate ways and we will probably be happier, but at the moment we're working hard to make this relationship work.'

How long do you give these two?

[Image via Mavrix Online.]

Are you ready for The Audrina Show?

The reality TV star is ready to step out of The Hills shadow and take the spotlight in her own show. And according to In Touch Weekly, MTV - never missing a cash cow opportunity - is in talks with the 23-year-old.

But of course, nothing is certain yet.

"It would be really fun to have my own TV show," Patridge says.

Super duper fun!

"She has been in talks with MTV for her own show, but nothing is set in stone just yet," says an insider.

Beyond (reality) television, Audrina aspires to get into acting. Like, with a script.

Like a script with a plot. Like a movie. Where she plays a character, not herself.

Her first onscreen credit is Sorority Row with Potato Head Willis.

Going for some Oscar gold there we see!

[Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]

Sorry, Boston-area Janet Jackson fans.

Her Rock Withu tour will not be going on in your fine city.

A few Perezcious readers have alerted us that they've been informed that the show is off - for now.

Lacey from Boston sent us this e-mail that she received from TicketMaster:

From: Notification [mailto:Notification@Ticketmaster.com]
Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 1:59 PM
To: undisclosed-recipients
Subject: Ticketmaster Alert -Janet Jackson, Rock Withu Tour- Event Update
Importance: High

Hello, this is Ticketmaster Customer Service with an important alert for your upcoming event. Janet Jackson, Rock Withu Tour, scheduled at TD Banknorth Garden on Wednesday, October 1, 2008 has been postponed. The new date is to be announced. Original tickets will be honored once the new date is announced.

If you have any questions, please contact us online at:
http://www.ticketmaster.com/h/asktm.html

Miz Jackson was released from a Montreal hospital two hours after being admitted on Monday night.

The reason for her hospitalization is still not known.

Maybe she caught something nasty from Jermanie Dupri's puke!

[Image via WENN.]

Even though more than two-thirds of the Republicans voted AGAINST the George Bush-backed Wall St. bailout package on Monday, effectively killing it, Bush is still pushing his plan.

On national television today, Tuesday, Bush warned that the country would experience "painful and lasting" economic damage if Congress doesn't pass a bailout measure.

Bush said, “The consequences will grow worse each day if we do not act."

Added the soon-to-be former President, “Our economy is depending on decisive action from the government. I’m confident that we’ll deliver.”

But what action should that be?

Bush said, “As much as we might wish the situation were different, our country is not facing a choice between government action and the smooth functioning of the free market. We’re facing a choice between action and the real prospect of economic hardship for millions of Americans.”

As for the House's decision not to pass his plan, Bush said he was “disappointed by the outcome” but added that he can “assure our citizens and citizens around the world that this is not the end of the legislative process.”

To that he added, “It matters little what path a bill takes to become law. What matters is that we get a law. We’re at a critical moment for our economy. I recognize that this is a difficult vote for members of Congress. … But the reality is that we’re in an urgent situation, and the consequences will grow worse each day if we do not act. … If our nation continues on this course, the economic damage will be painful and lasting.”

So what's going to happen then?

Who has the answer?

Unfortunately, Bush failed to take accountability for getting us into this mess in the first place!

[Image via WENN.]