The eighteen-year-old son of Marie Osmond, Michael Blosil, has died after jumping from his Los Angeles apartment building.
Reports indicate that Michael Blosil left a suicide note saying he was going to kill himself after suffering from depression. The L.A. coroner's office has launched an investigation.
Donny and Marie have cancelled their Las Vegas show for tonight and issued the following statement:
"My family and I are devastated and in deep shock by the tragic loss of our dear Michael and ask that everyone respect our privacy during this difficult time"
Blosil had been suffering from depression for several years, as did his mother Marie in 2001 when she penned the book "Behind the Smile," about her experience with postpartum depression.
Marie Osmond has appeared on the television show "Dancing With the Stars," and she and Donny are currently headlining a show in Las Vegas. _
Actor Andrew Koenig has been found and the news is not good.
The "Growing Pains" actor was found dead in a Vancouver park after committing suicide. His body was found in a wooded area near Stanley Park.
His parents held an emotional news conference yesterday saying, "Andrew took his own life." Andrew's father, Walter Koenig, played Chekov on the original "Star Trek" television series.
Officials say foul play has been ruled out, and the family did not believe drugs were involved saying depression was most likely the motivator and said, "He obviously was in a lot of pain".
They said Andrew, 41, had been depressed, and had given away his belongings and had stopped taking his medication and taking phone calls. They pleaded with others who suffer from depression to reach out and seek help.
Walter said at a press conference:
"If you are one of those people who can't handle it any more, know people are out there who really care before you make that final decision, talk to somebody."
In addition to his run on Growing Pains, Andrew Koenig also appeared in Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, My Two Dads, G.I. Joe, and the movies NonSense, InAlienable and The Theory of Everything.
Just when you thought the Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller situation could not get any worse…. It just did.
TMZ is reporting that Sheen did not show up on the set of "Two And A Half Men" yesterday, and that when he showed up for work on Tuesday the production staff was told Sheen was entering rehab.
This could just be a ploy to keep the courts on his side, as part of his probation is not to consume any alcohol or drugs. Uncle Charlies rep says the rehab is "for precautionary measures".
The issue is that if he drinks he may have his bail revoked sending him to jail. That would definitely put a crimp in his sitcoms taping.
We are not sure how the production schedule will need to be altered, but when contracts are signed they are usually for a certain number of shows by a certain date.
Sheen's wife, Brooke Mueller, was forced to leave a Malibu rehab center last week due to a leak of personal admissions information. Mueller's camp has said they are preparing a lawsuit against the facility and that Brooke has since checked into a more "secure" program.
Hollywood life sure seems complicated sometimes. _
Ex Vice President Dick Cheney was rushed to George Washington University Hospital Monday after complaining of chest pains.
After being looked at by his doctors and having an angiogram, Cheney was said to be resting while a treatment plan is discussed.
Sixty-nine year old Cheney has had four heart attacks since he was thirty-seven years old, and had a large number of hospital stays, angiograms, stents, and pacemakers installed in the interim.
Cheney's public relations assistant Peter Long issued a statement saying that he was resting comfortably and his doctors were evaluating his situation.
His health was a concern while campaigning with George Bush, and that concern followed him all the way through the White House and into private life.
A press update is expected form the Cheney camp on Tuesday after they confer with his doctors and various specialists. _
In what has turned out to be one of the most coordinated internet search parties ever mounted, news out of Vancouver is still not good.
Andrew Koenig who appeared as Boner on the hit sitcom "Growing Pains" is still missing.
Koenig, 41, was due to arrive in L.A. on February 14 after visiting Vancouver Canada.
Andrew is the son of famous Star Trek Actor Walter Koenig who played Chekov on the series. Walter and his wife told the press they received an email from their son on the 16th and grew concerned.
His parents say Andrew may be suffering from depression and somewhere near the Vancouver area and that they did not feel drugs were an issue with their son.
They are asking anyone with any information to contact their local police department.
In addition to his role as Richard Boner on "Growing Pains" during the 1980's, Koenig also wrote and directed "Good Boy" (2003) and "Women In A Green Dress" in 2004.
His first television appearance was as a young boy on the popular police show "Adam 12" before taking roles on "My Sister Sam", "21 Jump Street", "My Two Dads", "G.I. Joe", and "Star Trek: Deep Space Nine". _
Funnyman Jay Leno is always "on" - once a comedian always a comedian.
This week while a film crew was working near Jay's house the police were called in to help with logistics. But as you can imagine, the rumors started flying.
Why were the cops at Leno's house?
Leave it the crack reporting of TMZ to get to the bottom of it all. They sent out a reporter and cameraman to investigate, and happened to run into Jay returning home in one of his vintage cars.
When asked why the cops were at his house Leno, without missing a beat, joked that they were there because of the "murder".
It really is must see TV!
Watch Jay Leno Explain The Cops And Murder At His House
Pro golfer and superstar Tiger Woods broke his silence today after three months of being on the lamb.
In his speech he apologized to everyone - his sponsors, family, friends, children, foundation workers, and more. His banter was a bit strained at times, and he almost broke down more then once.
But somehow it didn't feel right. The words were all there, but at times it seemed as if he was just reading a book report instead of offering an apology. He dumped on the media and tended to focus on his rehab more than his problem.
The video below is his press conference from today. Enjoy!
Watch Tiger Apology Video Press Conference Video
Within hours of his apology, lawyer Gloria Allred held her own press conference with one of Tigers ladies -porn star Joslyn James. It seems Allred was looking for a personal, national apology to her client.
James said she never meant to hurt anybody and never lied. She was devastated and crying. Let's see… a porn star having an affair with a man she knew was married, and she wants an apology. Good luck. _
We knew it was only a matter of time before either a sex tape or nude pictures started to turn up of the cast of "Jersey Shore".
We can thank Snooki for starting things off with a bang!
But hold on.
We suspect this should all be taken with a grain of salt. Even though the website NakedSnookie.com claims to show the first official leaked photo, there is probably a pretty good chance it is a fake.
The Jersey Shore actress, whose real name is Nicole Polizzi, claims on her Twitter account that there have never been any nude photos taken of her.
But a new craze is about to hit the airwaves my friends. You just watch…
In a never-ending cycle to promote in every way possible, there will soon be a wave of nude picture sightings, bathroom wardrobe malfunctions, cell phone misunderstandings, and six-pack mishaps flooding our airwaves.
If you still don't understand the craze that is "Jersey Shore", then the full episode video below will show exactly why everybody hates it. You will hate it too.
Its been a long time since we saw Jerry Seinfeld on television, but soon we will be able to watch his cumulative executive producer skills unfold on his new situation comedy/reality show "The Marriage Ref."
Set to debut after the 2010 Winter Olympics, the news is there will be appearances by Madonna, Sarah Silverman, Ricky Gervais and others. Tom Papa will head up the show as "The Marriage Ref"
A preview is scheduled for Sunday, February 28 following the Olympic closing ceremonies before the official premiere on Thursday, March 4 on NBC.
The show takes a funny look at the unpredictable and hilarious institution we call marriage.
Seinfeld and company showcases the funny and interesting situations surrounding single life in New York City. And married life takes center stage as celebrities, comedians and other Hollywood celebrities candidly comment, judge and decide who's right and who's wrong in real-life disputes between real-life spouses.
Last night during the Olympic Game Opening Ceremonies we had the opportunity to see the world premier of the new "We Are The World."
A multi-national broadcast also took place at 2:00 in over 50 countries on Saturday.
The video is well done, and young pop sensation Justin Bieber had the task of starting things off by singing the first line. Other stars joined in on queue and the end result was impressive.
More than eighty-five artists lent their talent to the three-minute video including Jennifer Hudson, Nicole Scherzinger, Sugarland, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion and Fergie. Josh Groban, LL Cool J, Nick Jonas, Lil Wayne, actor Jeff Bridges, bad guy Kanye West, Miley Cyrus and Haitian-American singer Wyclef Jean participated.
The video is introduced by Jamie Foxx who told viewers they can go to World25.com to purchase the iPhone version and to donate to the Haiti releif effort.
Last nights Survivor season 20 episodes ended on somewhat of a shocking note - at least for Boston Rob fans.
After an already brutal "Survivor: Heroes vs. Villains" opening challenge where Rupert broke his toe and Stephanie dislocated her shoulder, the show ended with a dramatic scene of Boston Rob in the woods - and then falling down or passing out.
The camera pans out on Rob's limp, lifeless arm, as if in a scene of "Law and Order." It was definitely intended to shock viewers.
The episodic flash was a bit sketchy, and we suspect producers meant it to be that way; after all, you can't pull ratings without a little drama and suspense.
And we have seen this before, where a somewhat non-dramatic scene is edited to be the most shocking reality show scene ever. We found the episode 2 preview and there is another dramatic "Rob" moment.
Check it out, what is your theory? Is he dead? Alive? In? Out?
Word out of New York this evening is that ex President Bill Clinton was rushed to the hospital complaining of chest pains.
In 2004, Clinton underwent quadruple bypass surgery to unblock four arteries, some of which were almost 100% blocked, and has been monitored by some of the best doctors in the country ever since.
News reports indicate that Clinton, 63, complained of pain and breathing problems on Thursday and was admitted to New York Presbyterian Hospital. Clinton had two stents inserted into his heart valves.
Stents are small wire mesh tubes inserted into heart arteries to unblock them and allow blood to flow freely. His wife, Hillary Clinton, was in route to New York from Washington D.C. to be by her husband.
A press release issued by the hospital said:
"Mr. Clinton is in good spirits and will continue to focus on the work of his foundation and Haiti's relief and long-term recovery efforts".
Ellen DeGeneres was a hit with both fans and contestants last night on her first official appearance on "American Idol"
Internet viewers took to the blogs after the show to lend their support to the fourth, and newest judge.
Last night was Hollywood Week where almost 200 contestants were whittled down to just twenty-four finalists. It was a perfect time to slot in Ellen.
Skeptics grew concerned last year when it was announced the DeGeneres would replace long time judge Paul Abdul. Abdul brought decades of musical experience to the show where Ellen had no formal background.
All-in-all things went well, and FOX is hoping ratings stay strong this year in light of the fact that Simon Cowell will be leaving next.
Several names have been discussed as Simon Cowell replacements - Jamie Foxx, Sirius XM Radio shock jock Howard Stern, and music executive Tommy Mottola. No replacement has been announced yet.
Watch Ellen Degeneres On "American Idol" Hollywood Week
Bad news being reported this morning - Captain Phil Harris of the hit show "Deadliest Catch" has died.
Harris was rushed to the hospital two weeks ago after a massive stroke in late January, but had been improving over the last week. The actor was 53 years old and died in a hospital in Alaska.
According to the ship's Web site, "Cornelia Marie", Phil Harris began fishing at age seven and started working on the big rigs by age seventeen.
When Harris turned twenty-one he managed a fishing boat out of Seattle, making him one of the youngest captains on the Bering Sea during the lucrative opilio crab season.
Harris' kids released a statement:
"It is with great sadness that we say goodbye to our dad, Captain Phil Harris. Dad has always been a fighter and continued to be until the end. For the crew, and us he was someone who never backed down. We will remember and celebrate that strength. Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers."
"Deadliest Catch", which has ran for five seasons, is one of the Discovery Channel's most popular hits and portrays the commercial opilio crab fishing industry in the dangerous waters off Alaska.
Watch Captain Phil Harris Take Command Of His Ship Cornelia Marie
It is official - model actress Brooklyn Decker, 22, sizzles on the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Edition's 2010 cover.
Not only has Decker appeared in SI Magazine for the last four years, but she is also an aspiring actress with television appearances on "Ugly Betty", "Chuck", and "Entertainment Tonight".
Decker has already modeled for Victoria's Secret, ELLE, and Gap.
She was born in Kettering Ohio but moved to North Carolina, and is the wife of tennis pro Andy Roddick.
The big reveal came last night on the David Letterman Show.
The magazine officially hits stands February 9 and also includes photos and interviews with Damaris Lewis and last years cover girl Bar Refaeli.
Watch David Letterman Announce Sports Illustrated Cover Brooklyn Decker
Now that the dust has settled and everybody has had a chance to analyze Sunday's Super Bowl commercials, it looks like there is a clear winner.
Pants maker Dockers and their Dockers.com/FreePants spot.
Targeting a mans right to wonder around with no pants, and giving him the liberation to shop for what "he" wants, and throwing in a chance for a free pair of pants seemed to be this years winning combination.
Levi's has announced they are giving away thousands of free Dockers pants to customers who visit their website and enter a contest. You can enter here: Dockers.com
Levi's has long used their Dockers brand to change the way casual clothing has been marketed to men. Dockers ushered in the popular "casual Friday's" trend during the 1980's. Knowing that women frequently shop with/for men for pants, the company has reached out to men in an attempt to restore their pride and manhood with the slogan:
"Calling all men, it's time to wear the pants."
Several spots were profiled during the Super Bowl game but the following commercial video was one of the best…. Go men!
Watch The Dockers.com Free Pants Super Bowl Commercial
Just when you thought there was not enough competition in this world, Facebook has announced a new campaign - to get more fans for an onion ring then You Tube and pop music sensation Justin Bieber.
The "Can this onion ring get more fans than Justin Bieber" Facebook page just started today and already has close to two million fans.
Now, we realize this is not an exact science, or a perfect set of quantitative data necessary to extrapolate the merging of some cosmic science. We like to think of it more like a shifting of our most basic ideals and internal desires.
After all, Bieber has only been on the scene for two years, but the onion ring has been around forever - quietly satisfying our deepest carnal desires and providing comfort in the form of unhealthy fatty calories.
But now it makes us wonder where this will stop - who will be next?
Obama, Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno? There really is no way of stopping this craze - it is destined to make its way through our space, but will soon be a distant memory.
This has been a bad week for the "Two And A Half Men" star.
First, an Aspen Colorado court decided that Charley Sheen would, indeed, be charged for his Christmas day domestic violence charges against his wife Brooke Mueller.
Brooke told police the actor held her down while holding a knife to her throat, and a temporary restraining order was filed keeping Charlie away from Brook and their children. They are scheduled to appear Monday to ask for changes that would relax the order.
Sheen will also be charged with felony menacing and misdemeanor assault.
To add to the problems, Brook just spent a month recovering from a life threatening bout of pneumonia and spending a week in rehab.
Second - Charlie's stolen Mercedes SUV was found 400 feet down a cliff after being reported stolen about 5:00 in the morning. The car is totaled and cops were unable to find any trace of a suspect.
Third - Sheen's costar on "Two And A Half Men", Jon Cryer, received death threats at the studio causing an influx of FBI agents and a removal of the studio audience last month. Whew, who says the Hollywood life isn't exciting!
But there may be a glimmer of hope for old Charlie.
His blockbuster movie "Wall Street II - Money Never Sleeps" is scheduled for release in April 2010. The film reunites Sheen's character Bud Fox with original Gordon Gekko co-star Michael Douglas. The twist with this sequel will be the addition of Shia LaBeouf as Jacob Moore.
But there may be a new problem…
This is a different era. Things have changed since the original "Wall Street" hit the big screens. Some critics are suggesting that with the economy in turmoil, this is the worst possible time to introduce a greedy Wall Street movie. Especially with the banking system bonus fiasco still fresh in everyone's mind.
It was another match made in heaven for Jon Stewart of "The Daily Show" this week. He visited with long time nemesis Bill O'Reilly at FOX.
Stewart has never been a big fan of Fox, frequently jabbing the network for its loose interpretation of the "news", and heavy focus on "opinion".
Last night was no exception. John Stewart accused FOX (and O'Reilly) of causing fear and panic with his coverage of President Barack Obama, and inciting chaos and confusion with the "Tea Parties", and general dislike for anything Democrat.
There was a lot of subtle jabbing during the interview, but a full-blown, knock down drag out never materialized. But it is clear that the two celebrities have little respect for each other, or for what they do.
Our general opinion after watching the interview was simple: Jon Stewart is a cool voice of reason, and Bill O'Reilly is a jerk.
Troubled teen actor Leif Garrett has once again been arrested for drug possession.
Garrett, now 48, was busted for possession of a controlled substance while waiting at a Metrolink station in downtown L.A. on Monday.
Cops say while on a routine patrol they observed the actor acting suspicious, and after a search, found drugs and arrested him.
Leif bonded out by Wednesday and will appear back in court to plead the charges at a later date.
Garrett is no stranger to drugs, cops, or the metrolink.
Back in 2006 he was arrested for riding a train without a ticket. Cops found heroin and quaaludes on his person.
His mug shot and other photos quickly made the rounds adding to his insult.
The former child actor started his career at the age of five and had numerous major film, television roles and hit music singles. By age 17 his troubles began when in 1979, he wrecked his car while drunk.
The accident left his passenger and best friend Roland Winkler a paraplegic.
He continued to struggle with drug abuse over the years, and was arrested for cocaine possession in 2005, before violating his probation resulting in a 90-day jail sentence following his 2006 Metrolink arrest. _
Poor Mel. Always trying to defend his personal demons.
Four years after his run-in with booze and anti-Semitic comments to cops, the actor again had to defend his reputation to the press.
While doing a spot on WGN, Gibson was promoting his latest project "Edge Of Darkness", when the reporter (Dean Richards) stubbornly kept returning to the issues of 2006.
Gibson did a great job keeping his cool and holding his temper until the very end. Richards appeared to sense Mel was getting uptight, and quickly ended the segment.
In "Edge Of Darkness" Gibson plays Thomas Craven, a homicide detective who investigates the death of his activist daughter, and uncovers her secret life, a corporate cover-up, and government collusion. _
Wisconsin authorities have reported that "Boston Legal" actor Justin Mentell has died from injuries sustained in a car accident.
Mentell, age 27, died Monday after driving his Jeep off the road and down an embankment while hitting two trees in a remote area of Wisconsin.
He was by himself in the car and was not wearing a seat-belt. The actor was thrown from the car and pronounced dead at the accident scene about 8:30 Monday morning.
Cops believe the accident occurred around 3:00 a.m.
Justin played the role of attorney Garrett Wells on "Boston Legal" from 2005-2006.
The eighteen-year-old son of Marie Osmond, Michael Blosil, has died after jumping from his Los Angeles apartment building.
