The Daily Dump

Andrea | Celebrities | Thursday, 17 April 2008

Cheryl Cole leaving Girls Aloud? – Anything Hollywood

Katie Price and Peter Andre are too hot for TV – Best Celeb Gossip

Sam Lutfi restraining order extended – Celeb Warship

Wayne Brady is a free man – Celebridiot

Akon wants you to think he’s a bad ass – Celebrity Dirt

Elisha Cuthbert’s HOT Maxim photo shoot – CO ED Magazine

“I have liked big tits ever since I was a kid. I was breastfed for too long I think. It messed me up.” – Daily Stab

Al Pacino must not have mirrors – Gabby Babble

Major Sex and the City spoiler – Hollywood Backwash

Could someone tell Michelle Rodriguez we really don’t give a crap – Hot Momma Gossip

Courtney Love has some nasty ass fingers – Popbytes

Britney’s personal video diaries – Right Celebrity

Tori Spelling is a gay icon…wait…what?!? – The Blemish

Jane’s Addiction reunion!!! – The Rad Report

Heath Ledger Cocaine Lawsuit

Lala | Heath Ledger | Monday, 14 April 2008

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A lawsuit was filed on April 11, by a plaintiff listed as “Jane Doe” claiming Heath Ledger was set up by a couple of photographers who supplied the actor with cocaine at a 2006 SAG after-party, then videotaped him to make a quick buck.

The suit names Splash News & Picture Agency, Kevin Smith (managing partner and shareholder in Splash), Gary Morgan (managing partner and shareholder in Splash), Eric Munn (reporter and videographer employed by Splash), and Darren Banks (paparazzo photographer employed by Splash).

The suit claims Munn left the party, and began secretly videotaping everyone in the room from the balcony.

Ledger reportedly went ballistic when he realized what was happening and was told the tape would be destroyed. It was later sold to Entertainment Tonight for $200,000, even though the entire tape never made it on air.

Doe, the one filing the suit, is asking for intrusion, infliction of emotional distress and privacy violations.

One of Ledger’s reps says the actor is never shown on the tape doing coke.

View the court documents at TMZ.

American Idol Puts Jesus Back in Shout to the Lord

Andrea | American Idol, Music, Video | Thursday, 10 April 2008

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American Idol Top 8: Brooke White, David Archuleta, Kristy Lee Cook, David Cook, Carly Smithson, Jason Castro, Syesha Mercado and Michael Johns.

After ending Idol Gives Back on Wednesday night with an edited version of Shout to the Lord, substituting “shephard” for “Jesus,” the American Idol top 8 opened the show tonight with the original lyrics.

This is one of my all time favorite worship songs, and it never fails to move me when we sing it in church.

View the original lyrics and both videos below.

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Miley Cyrus Performs on Idol Gives Back (Video)

Andrea | American Idol, Miley Cyrus, Video | Wednesday, 09 April 2008

 

Miley Cyrus performs her hit single “See You Again” on Idol Gives Back.

Actor Stanley Kamel Found Dead

Andrea | Celebrities | Wednesday, 09 April 2008

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Actor Stanley Kamel was found dead in his Hollywood Hills home on Tuesday. The 65-year-old actor died from a heart attack.

Best known for his role as Dr. Charles Kroger on USA’s “Monk” Kamel also appeared in numerous other roles over the past three decades. including an eight episode stint in 1995 as Tony Marchette, the father of Rebecca Gayheart’s character on Beverly Hills 90210.

A rep for the USA network issued the following statement:

“USA is deeply saddened by the news of Stanley Kamel’s passing. Stanley was an amazingly talented and extremely kind man, and an important member of the USA family. He will be sorely missed.”

Fergie and Heart Perform “Barracuda” on Idol Gives Back (Video)

Andrea | American Idol, Fergie, Video | Wednesday, 09 April 2008

 

Fergie and Heart perform the band’s 1977 hit “Barracuda” on Idol Gives Back.

American Idol Top 8 Performances (Videos)

Andrea | American Idol, Music, Video | Tuesday, 08 April 2008

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On the eve of the star-studded spectacular Idol Gives Back, the theme for tonight’s American Idol was “inspirational songs.”

Michael Johns had another solid performance with Aerosmith’s “Dream On.” – I look for him to be in the final two.

Syesha Mercado performed former AI winner Fantasia’s “I Believe.” – I believe we may be saying goodbye to Syesha this week.

Jason Castro had his best performance since “Hallelujah” with Israel “Iz” Ka’ano’i Kamakawiwo’ole’s arrangement of “Somewhere Over the Rainbow.” – Wow, wow, wow! And did I say wow? Safe for another week.

Kristy Lee Cook sang Martina McBride’s “Anyway.” – Kristy Lee deserves props for her song choice. Although she has been a bit inconsistent, she is America’s “girl next door,” and tonight’s performance being one of her best, it’s a sure bet she’s safe.

David Cook’s performance of “Innocent” by Our Lady Piece was a bit of a letdown. – I have come to expect great things from David Cook, and although this was a good performance, it wasn’t great. I still think we will be seeing him in the final two.

Carly Smithson tackles Queen’s “The Show Must Go On.” – Carly took Simon’s comments about her appearance to heart and looked amazing this week. A good enough performance, but look for her to be in the bottom two this week.

David Archuleta chose Robbie Williams’ “Angels” – David sang from his heart and it showed. Teenage girls and old women adore him. I predict an all male final three.

Brooke White rounds out the evening with Carole King’s “You’ve Got a Friend.” – Kristy Lee may be America’s girl next door, but I maintain that Brooke is more talented. This was not her best performance, but we’ll be seeing her for a few more weeks.

View videos of each performance below.

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Toni Braxton Hospitalized

Andrea | Celebrities, Music, Video | Tuesday, 08 April 2008

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Toni Braxton was hospitalized in Las Vegas late Monday night after her show at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino. The songstress was experiencing chest pains and was taken to Saint Dominican Hospital for tests.

Braxton was diagnosed with pericarditis, an inflammation of the sac surrounding the heart, after the birth of her second son.

A spokesperson for the Flamingo says Toni has been released from the hospital and they hope she will be back at work by the end of the week.

View Toni Braxton’s Unbreak My Heart video below.

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The Ryan Seacrest Sophie Monk Connection

Andrea | Hollywood Hookups, Ryan Seacrest, sophie monk | Monday, 07 April 2008

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American Idol host Ryan Seacrest and Australian pop singer and model Sophie Monk were seen ducking into a backseat together after leaving L.A. nightclub Foxtail this weekend.

After much speculation that Monk’s relationship with longtime boyfriend and fiance Benji Madden was on the rocks, the couple officially announced their split in February. The Good Charlotte frontman has recently been romantically linked to Paris Hilton.

Ironically, Monk was seen leaving an L.A. nightclub two weeks ago with Paris Hilton’s ex, former pizza delivery boy, Alex Vaggo.

Ryan Seacrest was rumored to be dating NYC bartender Erica Lancellotti.

So what is the Ryan Seacrest/Sophie Monk connection? We have no idea. We’ll leave that up to your very vivid imaginations.

View Sophie Monk’s nude PETA ad and sizzling Men’s Style photo shoot.

Bob Dylan Awarded Pulitzer Prize

Andrea | Celebrities, Music, Video | Monday, 07 April 2008

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Legendary singer/songwriter Bob Dylan has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize.

Dylan, born Robert Allen Zimmerman received a “Special Citation” award from the Pulitzer Board which cited “his profound impact on popular music and American culture, marked by lyrical compositions of extraordinary poetic power.”

For more than fifty years, Bob Dylan has been a popular figure in American music and culture. Dylan incorporated politics, religion and literary influences into his lyrics, transcending social conventions to create his own style of music, with many of his songs becoming anthems for the counterculture.

View the complete list of Pulizer Prize winners at pulitzer.org.

View Bob Dylan’s 1963 performance of “Blowin’ in the Wind” below. The song would go on to become a popular anti-war anthem.

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