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From the top stars of Hollywood to Chicago's best-known celebrities like Michael Jordan and Oprah Winfrey, Bill Zwecker is the expert when it comes to …Read More
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Expensive legal fight ‘an obsession’ for Nicollette Sheridan
BILL ZWECKER: Another court shoots down Nicollette Sheridan’s pursuit of vengeance for her firing from “Desperate Housewives.” A show insider says, “She needed to let go of this a long time ago”
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‘Basketball Wives’ stars threaten to walk
Unless “Basketball Wives” stars Shaunie O’Neal, Evelyn Lozada, Tami Roman and Suzie Ketcham get raises, TMZ reports, the women have told VH1 they will walk off the show — which went into production on its fifth season last week. — B.Z. …Read More
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As ‘Today’ boss leaves, some wonder if Matt Lauer’s next
BILL ZWECKER: Though NBC recently signed him to a rich new contract, Matt Lauer is viewed in certain circles as an obstacle to changes that could improve the slumping morning show’s ratings.
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Dina Lohan gets a timely tattoo
Given the swirl of controversy that has long branded celebri-mom Dina Lohan with unflattering headlines, it’s hoped her new “CALM” wrist tattoo represents her current mind set — and not just the initials of her four kids: Cody, Ali, Lindsay and Michael. — B.Z. …
John Mayer ‘head-over-heels’ in love with Katy Perry
BILL ZWECKER: Known for his dalliances with celebs including Jennifer Aniston and Taylor Swift, John Mayer now appears devoted to Katy Perry, but she may be wary of love so soon after her divorce.
Ariel Winter’s mom ‘openly mean’ to teen on ‘Modern Family’ set
BILL ZWECKER: A source says Ariel Winter’s co-stars and show staffers expressed concern for her well-being at the hands of her allegedly abusive mother.
Johnny Carson book by Bill Zehme to be a film
Chicagoan Bill Zehme’s upcoming book “Carson the Magnificent: An Intimate Portrait,”about late-night TV legend Johnny Carson, has been optioned for the big screen. Deadline.com reports John McLaughlin (“Black Swan”) will pen the screenplay — B.Z. …
Coming next summer: One Direction in 3-D
With their huge popularity, it’s no surprise a 3-D film about Brit boy band One Direction is coming. Directed by Morgan Spurlock (“Super Size Me”), the film about bandmates Niall Horan, Zayn Malik, Liam Payne, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson will be out Aug. 30. …
Lindsay Lohan snub irks Barbara Walters
Barbara Walters made it clear on “The View” Monday she believes Lindsay Lohan backed out of a “20/20” interview — but not “The Tonight Show” — because the actress expects Jay Leno won’t grill her about her troubled personal life. The Leno-Lohan chat airs next …
Elmo’s world rocked by claim of underage relationship
BILL ZWECKER: Kevin Clash, the puppeteer behind the beloved “Sesame Street” Muppet, denies the accusation of a man who says they began a relationship when he was 16. A source says Clash’s return as Elmo is “highly unlikely.”
Jermaine Jackson plays a name game
It’s only a one-letter change, but Jermaine Jackson now wants to be known as Jermaine Jacksun. The singer filed court papers Tuesday in L.A. requesting the change for “artistic reasons,” but music industry sources are sneering about it merely being a publicity stunt. — B.Z. …
Brooke Burke fighting thyroid cancer
In a video posted Thursday on her ModernMom blog, “Dancing With The Stars” co-host Brooke Burke-Charvet revealed she has thyroid cancer. Burke said she will undergo thyroid surgery but feels fine and will “make a positive out of this negative thing.” — B.Z. …
Ashley Judd intrigued by calls to run for U.S. Senate
BILL ZWECKER: Some key Democrats urge the outspoken liberal actress to take on Mitch McConnell in her native Kentucky.
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian appear destined for the aisle
BILL ZWECKER: Kanye West and Kim Kardashian “really have connected,” an insider says, and the at traction isn’t just physical.
Brian Austin Green thanks Reese Witherspoon for her perfect timing
On Ryan Seacrest’s radio show, Brian Austin Green thanked Reese Witherspoon — for having her baby the day before Green’s wife, Megan Fox, gave birth. Because of the big media focus on Witherspoon’s child, Green and Fox got lots of private time to enjoy their …
Lady Gaga pledges $1 million to the Red Cross
Lady Gaga is making a $1 million donation to the American Red Cross for the Hurricane Sandy relief efforts. “If it wasn’t for NYC: The Lower East Side, Harlem, the Bronx and Brooklyn, I would not be the woman or artist that I am today,” …
Kristen Stewart, Robert Pattinson romance clearly back on
“Twilight” co-stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson continue to revive their romance. Stewart dashed to a cozy date with Pattinson after he taped “ Jimmy Kimmel Live” to promote “Breaking Dawn, Part 2” after she did similar duty on Jay Leno’s show. — B.Z. …
Kirstie Alley found love with Patric Swayze
Kirstie Alley told “Entertainment Tonight” she and Patrick Swayze fell in love filming the ’85 miniseries “North and South” but didn’t “have an affair” out of loyalty to spouses Parker Stevenson (whom Alley later divorced) and Lisa Niemi, Swayze’s widow after he died in 2009. …
Katie Holmes is going it solo, despite reports of a co-star crush
BILL ZWECKER: Tom Cruise’s ex-wife avoids romance, concentrating instead on raising Suri and acting in her latest Broadway play.
Sharon Osbourne faces tough choice
Sharon Osbourne told Hello! magazine she has undergone a double mastectomy. The TV personality and reality star explained she made the decision to “just take everything off,” after learning she carried the BRCA gene — which increases her odds of contracting breast cancer. — B.Z. …
