Star Tripping

There was Adam Sandler, then Aretha Franklin, and even Eddie Murphy. The long list of stars falsely reported to have died is getting a name longer with the addition of Owen Wilson.

Viral Facebook posts and Twitter tweets have it that the “How Do You Know?” star had been killed in an accident. But the real thing is that Owen Wilson is more than alive and kicking.

Different blogs and news sites even add fuel to the fire with reports saying Wilson died while snowboarding.

It is a good thing that a rep of Wilson recently announced that the hoax was “absolutely false”. However, Wilson’s lawyer admitted that the actor had been undergoing special treatment for depression.

[via Daily Freshies]

The death of model Isabelle Caro has finally been officially announced by her family after her struggling battle with anorexia. She had had the eating disorder since she was 13 years old.

In 2007, she had a popular yet outstanding advertisement for an Italian company that spread awareness with regard to her illness. Weighing 59 pounds, Isabelle Caro posed without any clothes on while showing how her bones are sticking out.

Isabelle Caro spent the last two weeks of her life in the hospital. The family chose not to disclose Isabelle’s death to the public until after more than a month.

Isabelle died last November 17 in France where her family held a small and private funeral.

[via Freaky Gossip]

Bon Jovi scored the highest tour gross for the year 2010. Total ticket sale of the rock icon reached a whopping amount of $201.1 million (£130.7 million) for a total of 80 shows.

Following the lead of Bon Jovi is second-year-in-a-row second placer AC/DC with earnings of $177 million (£115 million).

On third place is U2, the top earner in 2009, with $160.9 million (£104.6 million).

Lady Gaga grabs the fourth place with $133.6 million (£86.8 million) even though she had the most number of shows summing to 138.

The fifth placer is Metallica with a total ticket sale of $110.1 million (£74 million).

[via Jersey Source Reality]

Lydia Hearst just had her wish come true to assume a character that revolves around promiscuity, drugs, deny-here deny-there, and court trials.

Hearst is to portray a bratty movie goddess that is somehow similar to Lindsan Lohan and her adventures and misadventures. The upcoming film Dogs in Pocketbooks is about a girl who is always in trouble with the law, goes in and out of rehabilitation facilities, being chased by paparazzi and stalkers and more.

The screenwriter of the film, Charles Casillo, claims that the main character in the film Dogs in Pocketbooks is really based on the twenty-four-year old actress Lindsay Lohan.

In response to the Lindsay Lohan-like role, the family lawyer of the Lohans, Stephanie Ovadia, believes that it is improper to use Lindsay’s likeness. Dina Lohan, Lindsay’s mother, warns that negativity will be handled accordingly.

[via The Hollywood Gossip]

News have it that Ginnifer Goodwin is now engaged to Joey Kern!

The 32-year old star of Big Love is just a step away from marrying her 34-year old boyfriend after two years of dating.

According to a recent statement from the couple, they couldn’t be happier than celebrating their engagement over the holidays together with their families.

It can be recalled that it was just earlier this month when Kern asked the hand of Goodwin with a ring that he designed himself. The wedding is tentatively set next fall.

Apart from being known for her role in the HBO series Big Love, Ginnifer Goodwin is also popular for being part of Mona Lisa Smile and He’s Just Not That into You.

[via Bingo 770]

Apparently, the release of the all-around rap album Teflon Don this year does not stop from there for Rick Ross. He has recently revealed that there will be a new mixtape before the year comes to a close.

Christmas Eve is the release date of Ashes to Ashes as announced by Rick Ross. While most of the details are kept unspoken of by the big boss Ross, news have it that the mixtape will feature participation from Chester French, Meek Mill, T.I., the late Barry White, and possible Maybach Music signee Wale.

Longtime listeners have to hang on to their seats because Ross promised that there are a few surprising tracks.

Again, Ashes to Ashes is available starting today, December 24.

[via 2DopeBoyz | image credit: Dr Jays]

Jersey Shore star Jenni “JWoww” Farley just lost 20 pounds after her reported rejection to the $400,000 offer to join the roster of sexy women who posed nude in Playboy magazine.

Jwoww has now minimized her eating habits of cheese, cheesecake, junk food, and pizza. She is proud of her workout routines five days a week. Portion control can also be attributed to her sudden weight loss. It only took three months for Farley to lose 20 pounds.

What more is there to ask other than having a big bodybuilder boyfriend who was the one training her?

Jersey Shore is an MTV reality television series where Farley joins seven other housemates who spend their summer together. Jersey Shore Season 3 is set to premiere on January 6, 2011.

[via Examiner]

Four decades after the first adaptation of the Charles Portis novel of the same name, the Coen brothers try to bring in new taste of an American Western movie via the 2010 movie True Grit.

U.S. Marshal Reuben J. “Rooster” Cogburn is now portrayed by Jeff Bridges. The 1969 film starred John Wayne. 2010 movie True Grit also stars Matt Damon and Josh Brolin.

Joel Coen and Ethan Coen, known together as the Coen brothers, even emphasized that their version of True Grit is more faithful to the novel.
The Coen brothers are well-known for their Academy award-winning films such as 1996′s Fargo, and 2007′s No Country for Old Men.

True Grit starts regular screening today and it is set to set the stage of the 61st Berlin International Film Festival on February 10, 2011.

[via SW Times]

Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake are full force in their upcoming movie Bad Teacher which is set for release in June of next year. Molly Shannon joins them in a special supporting role.

Molly has emphasized that Cameron is no one like her naughty character on the movie rather than calling her a congenial woman.

The 46-year-old Molly mentioned that Cameron has a great sense of humor. Whenever they hang out, they laugh and talk a lot. “She’s a real girl’s girl,” Molly said.

Additionally, Molly appreciated all of the effort and dedication that Cameron shows for her work. Molly explained that the 38-year-old Cameron Diaz is the perfect person to play the role of a bad teacher.

It’s not just these girls! Justin Timberlake is also playing a lead role in Bad Teacher.

[via Music Rooms | image credit: The Playlist]

So what was the “huge announcement” mentioned by Whoopi Golberg on the The View all about? Answer: The inclusion of Joy Behar, co-host of the talk show, as a judge of Miss America 2011.

Miss America 2010 Caressa Cameron made the announcement this morning. The star judges for the Miss America 2011 include Joy Behar.

She is now part of the named judges for the Miss America 2011 that also include: the creator of Desperate Housewives Marc Cherry, DWTS pro Tony Dovolani, designer Taryn Rose, and actress-author Marylou Henner.

ABC will air the Miss America 2011 live from Las Vegas this coming January 15, 2011.

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