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Ali With Mom Dina And Brother Cody Lohan Dad of the year, Michael Lohan, father of Lindsay is cashing in on his ex-wife Dina's new reality television show Living Lohan, by signing a magazine deal to air his views about the new program in a weekly column.The Television show follows manager and mother Dina, as she steers the careers of daughter Ali, 14 and her son Cody, 11. The show premiered on E! network over the weekend. And Michael Lohan, who has opposed the show since its inception, is making sure his rantings are heard in his column for OK! magazine. In the first installment of Michael’s writings, he lashes out at ex-wife Dina and admits that he is "concerned" by what he has seen so far of her parenting ethics. But he is refusing to go into much detail just now. He says, "Well, let’s see… If I were to look at things from a worldly perspective, I would probably have a lot to say about exploitation, hypocrisy and even deception - and maybe at a later date, I might...

Rocker Kid Rock has compared his marriage to ex-wife Baywatch star Pamela Anderson to being "thrown under the bus" - because the experience was so traumatising to him.The 36-year-old singer, married the blonde beauty in 2006, but their quick relationship only lasted five months before they filed for a divorce. And Ritchie admits his time with Anderson was one of the most difficult periods of his life. He says, "It (marriage) taught me a lot. I touched the stove, it’s f**king hot; it burnt the f**k out of my hand. I’m not going to touch the stove anymore." And the star - who has also dated rocker Sheryl Crow - claims his high-profile relationships have turned him off dating another celebrity in the future. He adds, "I got burnt too hard. I got completely thrown under the bus, no question about that. I don’t want anything to do with the whole world she is in. It’s a very dark place."I’m not going to get caught up in any of that s**t anymore… those Hollywood...

Hollywood star Tom Cruise is paying a tribute to The Firm director Sydney Pollack, admitting he will "miss him dearly". Pollack died aged 73 yesterday, after a nine-month battle with cancer at his home in Pacific Palisades, in Los Angeles California. And Cruise, who worked with the director on 1993’s The Firm and Eyes Wide Shut in 1998, remembers the star as an unpretentious man. He says, "Throughout the years, unpretentious and never condescending, he shared with me what he loved about family, storytelling, food, flying and a great bottle of vino (wine)." Cruise also looks back fondly on their first meeting, when Pollack patiently answered an up-and-coming Cruise’s eager questions for six-hours, even though he was busy editing his comedy classic Tootsie. He explains, "I first met him while he was in the midst of editing Tootsie. I’d seen every one of his pictures and he generously took the meeting."He was a Renaissance man and a great friend. I will mis...

Reggie Bush And Kim Kardashian When the Whitehouse Nightclub of Hampton Bays hired Kim Kardashian to kick off the Memorial Day weekend they had a large sedan pick her up at the airport but it wasn't big enough. The Beverly Hills diva had 7 large suit cases for a 24 hour stay in New York before flying back. The club had to hire another limo just to handle all the luggage. Over 1000 fans lined up to see the popular socialite.

Academy Award-winning director Sydney Pollack of "Out of Africa" who achieved acclaim making popular, mainstream movies with A-list stars, including "The Way We Were" and "Tootsie," died today. He was 73. Pollack, who also was a producer and actor, died of cancer at his home in Pacific Palisades, according to Leslee Dart, his publicist and friend. "Out of Africa," the 1985 drama based on Danish author Isak Dinesen's experiences in Kenya during the early part of the 20th century and her romance with English big-game hunter-adventurer Denys Finch Hatton, earned Pollack two Academy Awards: as director and as producer of the film, which won the best picture Oscar.Pollack also received a best director Oscar nomination -- and a New York Film Critics Circle Award -- for "Tootsie," the 1982 comedy starring Dustin Hoffman as Michael Dorsey, an unemployed New York City actor who revives his career by transforming himself into a "woman...

Singing star Beyonce Knowles has reportedly been approached to replace Rehab singer Amy Winehouse and record the theme song for the forthcoming James Bond picture. Winehouse was rumored to have been dropped as the film’s official musical muse after DJ Mark Ronson told reporters he had scrapped his 007 collaboration with the singer, because she was not "ready" to work on music after a recent return to her erratic ways. But on Saturday, Winehouse confirmed that she has, in fact, completed the song, although she is unsure whether movie bosses will choose to green-light the track for use in the latest super spy offering. Now industry insiders claim Knowles has become the favorite to record the title track - although her representatives have yet to comment on any of the rumors.

Johnny Depp Sexy star Johnny Depp stunned a restaurant owner in Wisconsin recently, when he left a huge $3,000 tip for the wait staff. The Hollywood actor dined with nine friends at Flanagan’s Wine Review eatery during a break from filming his new movie Public Enemies. And Depp enjoyed the meal so much, he felt the need to reward the staff with the hefty tip, despite his dinner costing just $5,120.

Paul McCartney Beatle Paul McCartney can now add doctor to his resume, after receiving an honorary degree from one of America’s oldest and most iconic universities.The singing icon was presented with the Doctor of Music accolade by top staff at Connecticut’s Yale University, the third oldest education institution in the United States, on Monday, in acknowledgement of his musical achievements to date in his 48-year career.In the award ceremony, university leaders credited McCartney with having "awakened a generation, giving a fresh sound to rock, roll, rhythm and blues".Others who have conferred honorary degrees from the university include British astronomer Martin Rees, Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and American poet John Lawrence Ashbery.

Sexy Victoria Beckham is going after critics who have accused her of only forging a close relationship with Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise to further her acting career.The former Spice Girl has become close friends with the Cruise family when she and her husband David moved to Los Angeles California last July. Since the Hollywood move, the Spice Girl has made a transition to the small screen, making a number of guest appearances, most notably on hit television comedy Ugly Betty. But Beckham insists she is not interested in a Hollywood acting career because she is well aware of her lack of skills in front of the camera, and has snubbed several film roles as a result.She says, "I’m happy doing what I’m doing right now. I’m a terrible actress.Everyone thinks I’m only friends with Tom and Katie to be in a movie but it’s not true. I’ve turned down lots of roles."

Rumored licker Lindsay Lohan has once again been forced to deny she is a lesbian after she was photographed apparently kissing her very close friend Samantha Ronson. The alleged couple, who have kept gossips guessing about the nature of their very close relationship for the last six months, were seen repeatedly embracing and cuddling up to one another at a party on rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ yacht in Cannes, France during the early hours of Friday morning. A source tells Britain’s Daily Mirror newspaper, "Lindsay and Sam may insist they’re just good friends, but there’s no denying their chemistry. They were holding hands quite openly and Sam was stroking Lindsay’s wrist really affectionately."After partying on the main deck, they went downstairs to the chill-out floor. Escorted by five security men, who had formed a ‘do not disturb’ ring around them, it looked like they were snogging (kissing) each other’s faces off." But Leslie Sloane, the actress’ spokesperson, has re...

David Beckham America's new sexy man David Beckham has beat off competition from Ashton Kutcher and Ryan Phillippe to land the title of America’s sexiest man. English soccer star Beckham was voted top of a poll of male celebrities by OK! Magazine, which aimed to find America’s top "man candy". The 33-year-old took first place, while Hollywood hunks Kutcher and Phillippe only managed eighth and 26th respectively. Phillippe was also beaten by American Idol judge Simon Cowell who was voted number 25, despite being nearly 20 years older than the sexy actor.

Colin Farrell The woman who tried to sue Hollywood star Colin Farrell for sexual harassment has been cleared of all prostitution and loitering charges. Dessarae Bradford was exonerated from all hooker accusations in a Los Angeles California court last week. Delighted Bradford says, "The jury took a little over an hour to reach their unanimous decision, and I have been cleared of all charges." Since her arrest last November, Bradford has reported the officer who landed her in trouble. She says, "He is still now under investigation by internal affairs because of this matter."My brilliant attorney, Jessica Canada, and I are now preparing the civil court documents required to now sue the LAPD (Los Angeles Police Department) for $20 million, because of the public defamation, false arrest, profiling, racism and other police misconducts that I experienced and that I am still emotionally disturbed by."The court papers will be filed against the LAPD this month."

* **** Click Above To View felicity Huffman **** * Burma is ruled by Than Shwe’s dictatorship, the military is arresting reporters and journalists, forbidding them from finding out who needs help and how many are dead. The government doesn’t seem to trust anyone so they say that they prefer to distribute the aid to the people themselves. So far, there doesn’t seem to be a lot of food and medicine making its way to the people who need it so bad.Had the Burmese people been warned in time there would have been less suffering. Now instead of allowing aid to get through they’re blocking that along with censoring, arresting and interrogating reporters and photographers. There has been an estimated 2.5 million people affected by the cyclone but only a small portion have received any kind of aid at all. 30% of farmers have lost their rice fields and animals to Cyclone Nargis. Some of the farmers have also died so there’s confusion on what to do with the land. Aid that does get through has been...

Very troubled singer Amy Winehouse "can’t wait" to perform her headline gig at Britain’s Glastonbury Festival, but only if husband Blake Fielder Civil is in the crowd cheering her on.The Rehab singer’s husband continues to serve time in jail on charges of perverting the course of justice following a London pub brawl last year. And despite the honor of landing a last-minute spot at the top of the bill for the legendary festival, Winehouse admits she’s more focused on having her hubby by her side than any future professional engagements. She says, "Please God my Blake will be with me, that’s all I’m looking forward to." Winehouse has also offered an insight into the new material she’s recording, telling fans they can expect "pretty much the same".

**** AROUND TOWN WITH ANNE WATT **** Nicole Miller And Romero Britto One of the most glamorous evenings on the social calendar – the El Museo Gala is the premiere Latino and Latin Charity Gala in New York City. Since it’s founding in 1969 El Museo has become the nation’s leading Latino and Latin American cultural institution. Guests were invited to wear white or black with long gloves and tiaras. As in the Latin tradition, the El Museo Gala’s fifteenth birthday was celebrated in the style of quinceañero, this is a coming-of-age party for a daughter turning fifteen years old. Tonight’s gala raised over $850,000 for El Museo, New York City's only Latino museum dedicated to Puerto Rican, Caribbean and Latin American art. Renovation is under way; galleries are currently closed and will reopen Fall 2009. El Museo del Barrio . For over twenty years, Nicole Miller has been a principal of America’s design elite. A true American designer, Nicole Miller perfected the "little black dre...