British comic Russell Brand plans to escape to Los Angeles California to flee the furor surrounding his controversial prank calls to actor Andrew Sachs, according to media reports. Brand quit his job as a BBC radio presenter after outrage over a stunt in which he and fellow broadcaster Jonathan Ross recorded voicemail messages for "Fawlty Towers" star Sachs. In the calls, the pair made lewd comments about Brand's fling with 78-year-old Sachs' granddaughter. And the funnyman is apparently eager to leave the United Kingdom when filming has wrapped on his television show "Ponderland," according to Britain's The Sun. A source tells the newspaper, "He just wants to get on the next plane out of England -- and get away from this mess."Russell rushed along the filming so he could get to L.A. as soon as possible."
RUSSELL BRAND TO FLEE TO LOS ANGELES
LIL WAYNE IS A NO SHOW AT CONCERT
Rap singing star Lil Wayne disappointed fans on Monday night by not showing up to a concert in Boston Mass. The hip hopper was booked to appear at the Monster Jam concert alongside headline acts that included Jay-Z and Ne-Yo. However, the singer reportedly refused to comply with security procedures at the TD Banknorth Garden venue and pass through a metal detector, according to the Boston Herald newspaper. Lil Wayne is then said to have left, without performing, leaving his fans waiting anxiously for over an hour.But the concert was saved when Jay-Z extended his set to fill the gap.
LL COOL J BACKS OUT ON JACKSON TOUR
Pop singer Janet Jackson's United States tour has been dealt another setback. Rap icon LL Cool J has quit as the opening act for the Rock Witchu roadshow. Jackson was forced to cancel a string of shows due to a bout of vertigo earlier this month, but returned to the stage on October 15th. However, the remaining gigs on the tour will no longer feature an opening set by LL Cool J, after he pulled out of the concerts on Monday. The rapper cited unspecified scheduling conflicts.The "Nasty" singer is due to continue with her first tour in seven years and will play in Auburn Hills, Mich., tonight. She then performs in New York on Saturday.
FERGIE WANTS TO GAIN MORE WEIGHT
MISCHA BARTON LOVE THE SINGLE LIFE
Hollywood star Mischa Barton is learning to "embrace" life as a single girl since her breakup from rock star Taylor Locke last month.The former "The O.C." star admits it's rare for her to be out of a relationship, but she's enjoying having some time to herself. She says, "I'm not used to being single, but it's really nice. It's great, actually."Just embrace it. It's important to breathe for a minute."
CARRIE UNDERWOOD DENIES ROMO FUED
HEIDI MONTAG LOSES FASHION LINE
"The Hills" star Heidi Montag has had her clothing line with Anchor Blue scrapped after only just seven months after its widely public launch. The reality television star turned designer for her budget Heidiwood line, which debuted in April. But bosses at Anchor Blue have chosen not to renew her contract, so they can focus on their own fashion line. Marla White, director of marketing at Anchor Blue Retail Group, says, "Anchor Blue and Heidi Montag are pleased with what Heidiwood for Anchor Blue accomplished during this past year. However Anchor Blue chose not to extend the Heidiwood contract after the initial year as they will be concentrating solely on what their heritage, their foundation, is based on -- denim."
RAPPER LIL WAYNE BECOMES DAD AGAIN
Rap singing star Lil' Wayne has become a father once again.The rapper whose real name is Dwayne Michael Carter Jr., welcomed a baby boy today, just days after he announced he would be a father again at the 2008 BET Hip Hop Awards.The newborn, named Dwayne Carter III, was born at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati on Wednesday afternoon.The identity of the baby's mother is unknown.The rapper already has a 9-year-old daughter, Reginae, with ex-wife Antonia Carter.
KENNY CHESNEY MAKES PASS AT ELLEN
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NELLY FURTADO MARRIED IN SECRET
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JENNY MCCARTHY ON DENNIS LEARY
Hollywood star Jenny McCarthy is branding Denis Leary "obviously stupid" over comments made in his new lifestyle book about children with autism.The actor-turned-author sparked outrage among activists for young autism sufferers when an excerpt from "Why We Suck: A Feel-Good Guide to Staying Fat, Loud, Lazy and Stupid" was printed in a newspaper on Wednesday.In the book, Leary claims parents use the brain development disorder as an excuse to explain their children's "laziness."But McCarthy, whose son Evan is autistic, is angry the "Rescue Me" star has spoken out on a topic she maintains he is misinformed about. She tells "Access Hollywood," "Whoo! First of all, let me tell you, the autism community has received probably 10,000 e-mails (saying) 'Go kill him! Go yell at him!'""(But) it's so hard to even get up enough juice in me or energy in me to even try to fight someone that is obviously stupid."Leary has since released a statement claiming his comments had been taken out of context.
MADONNA'S FILTH AND WISOM OPENING
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CHRISTIAN SLATER ON FIRST LOVE SCENE
Hollywood star Christian Slater can't get rid of the memory of his first on-camera love scene, because he filmed it just after losing his virginity. The talented actor was just 17 when his 1986 film "The Name of the Rose" was released, and he admits his lack of experience in the sack sent him into a frenzy. And Slater insists it was his co-star Sean Connery's advice that helped during the explicit scene with actress Valentina Vargas. Slater says, "I had just lost my virginity the year before. So to go from doing that to shooting a love scene. ... I remember I talked to Sean Connery about it and told him I was nervous before going in there and he just said, 'Well, all I can tell you boy is breathe, remember to breathe.'"
JOSH BROLIN STUNNED AFTER ARREST
LICKING LOHAN AT DIESEL XXX PARTY
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ANGELINA JOLIE BREASTFEEDING PICS
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JENNIFER HUDSON WARNED ON ROMANCE
AVRIL LAVIGNE ON VERGE OF BREAKUP
Singer Avril Lavigne and her rock star husband Deryck Whibley are on the verge of a breakup, according to new tabloid reports. According to the National Enquirer the couple, who wed in 2006, have been troubled since Lavigne started on her world tour earlier this year, often leaving the pair thousands of miles apart. A source tells the magazine Lavigne and Whibley "have been growing apart for months," adding, "Deryck isn't motivated in his own career, so he's been drinking and partying."Rumors of their split were fueled when Whibley was reportedly seen at an event at a Los Angeles nightclub "huddled at a private table" and holding the hand of an unknown woman.
BOY GEORGE IS NEW BARRY MANILOW
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MADONNA GOES AFTER SARAH PALIN
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LEIGHTON MEESTER MORE THAN GOSSIP
Television star Leighton Meester walked the red carpet in New York City on Thursday to take a stand against domestic violence.The Gossip Girl actress hopes to raise awareness of the abuse women suffer at the hands of a violent partner, and she spoke out in support of the 15th annual Shop 'Til It Stops campaign, which raises funds for the cause through retail sales. And Meester insists she was very moved to take part in the drive, because the topic can affect almost everyone. She tells People.com, "I think it's an issue that everyone can take part in because it applies to everyone. You can be a victim or someone you love can be a victim. The more people are aware, the more it can be prevented. She adds, "You can be a victim or someone you love can be a victim. The more people are aware, the more it can be prevented."