Music legend Donna Summer didn’t just inspire a generation of music fan, she also touched the lives of a number of celebrities. Find out what people like Beyonce, Nicki Minaj, Chaka Khan and Aretha Franklin said inside about her passing …. In addition to those who already knew and loved the queen of disco, a new generation of music lovers were introduced to disco queen Donna Summer through Beyonce’s sample of “Love To Love You Baby” on Bey’s “Naughty Girl” track off her Dangerously In Love debut solo album. Now, Mrs.
Category Archive: Celeb Sightings
May
18
Bono Set To Become The World’s Richest Musician By 4 Pm Today
U2 (and Bono ) haven’t released a new album today , so what will make his net worth skyrocket so that he’ll become the richest musician in the world today? He’s an investor in Facebook, and with the company’s IPO being released today, it will make for quite a payoff for Bono’s investment. TMZ explains : Bono owns 2.3 percent of Facebook shares, through his investment group, Elevation Partners. The investment will be worth an estimated $1.5 billion by 4 PM ET — not bad for a $90 million investment back in 2009. Goodness! Everyone truly is involved in Facebook- LOL
May
18
Taylor Armstrong: ‘I’m Not An Alcoholic, I’m A Great Mother!’
By Jen Heger – Radar Assistant Managing Editor Despite growing concern from those close to her and increasingly erratic and destructive behavior, Taylor Armstrong continues to deny she is an alcoholic, bizarrely citing the fact that she is a great mother to her daughter Kennedy as evidence, RadarOnline.com is exclusively reporting. During a recent trip to Ojai, Calif. , Taylor had a “catastrophic meltdown” which left her fellow Real Housewives fearing for her future if she doesn’t seek treatment for her drinking. Multiple sources tell RadarOnline.com that Taylor’s behavior, which was all caught on camera , was out-of-control and frightening to witnesses and was fueled by the amount of alcohol she drank during the trip
May
18
MOVIE FAB: Kanye West Set To Present "CRUEL SUMMER" Film At Cannes
Kanye West has announced plans to present a film and art installation at Cannes next week. Get deets on the film inside and see pics of Kanye and Kim Kardashian leaving their hotel in London today. On May 23, Kanye West and his creative firm DONDA (named after his late mother of course) will present a fusion of short film and art installation called CRUEL SUMMER at the world famous Palm Beach in Cannes. The “7 Screen Experience” was inspired by the G.O.O.D.
May
18
Freida Pinto Shows Off Her Stripes
Freida Pinto attended a photocall for her movie ‘Desert Dancer’ at Cannes Film Festival. I have to say, I love this dress! This is a pretty way to wear stripes. Did you hear about how Freida was accused of “leg-bombing” at Cannes ? This is apparently how people are referring to the Angelina Jolie-stick-your-leg-out-there pose that got so much attention at the Academy Awards. Hey, if you’ve got it, flaunt it, right
May
18
Usher Performs On ‘Today’ (Video)
Usher kicked off ‘Today’s’ summer concert series. He may be embroiled in a rough custody battle with his ex-wife, but it isn’t interfering with his work. I hope all of the custody stuff works out.
May
18
Charlize Theron Didn’t Wish To Be A Single Mom, But It Happened
When Charlize Theron adopted Jackson , she finally fulfilled a plan she’d first made 28 years ago. “My mother found [a letter I wrote]. It said, ‘Would you please take me to orphanage, so that I can go and adopt a baby?’ I always knew I would adopt. Always.” Charlize said she’s not bothered by the fact that she’s a single mom . “You know, I don’t think any mother aims to be a single mom
May
18
VIDEOS: Usher KICKS OFF The 2012 "TODAY" Summer Concert Series + Iggy Azalea "Strap-ons" At S.O.B.’s Concert
Usher performed on the “TODAY Show” this morning as a part of their 2012 Summer Concert Series. See the performance inside and a clip of Iggy Azalea discussing her “strap on” skills during a twerk contest at her S.O.B.’s concert. Usher kicked off the TODAY Show’s 2012 Summer Concert Series today at 30 Rock in NYC.
May
18
Grey’s Anatomy Shocker: Which Beloved Doctor Died In Plane Crash?
By Radar Staff Lexie, played by actress Chyler Leigh , perished in a plane crash leading to a touching last scene with with Mark, played by Eric Dane . Teddy, played by actress Kim Raver , was also let go from the show, fired in a move to get her character onwards and upwards in life. Grey’s Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes explained the gut-wrenching turn-of-events in a blog Thursday. “This finale was incredibly hard to write. I did not enjoy it
May
18
Christina Hendricks Shares A Quick Kiss With Her Hubby
Christina and Geoffrey standing by the street, K-I-S-S-I-N-G! On May 17, Christina Hendricks puckered up and gave hubby Geoffrey Arend a quick kiss before hopping into a cab. These two have really been enjoying their stay in NYC. From laid-back outings to dressier affairs , I wonder what Christina and Geoffrey had planned for Thursday afternoon? Visit the Gallery (6 Images) Photos by TNYF/WENN
May
18
Morning Links With Janice Dickinson
Janice Dickinson flaunts her toned arms for the cameras- looking good! (FameFlynet) Check out what my cyber friends are writing about: Here’s another story (this time involving Jeff Conway ) about John Travolta sexually assaulting him. ( D Listed ) Miley Cyrus continues to turn heads in Miami. ( Moe Jackson ) Carolyn Murphy models swimsuits for Vogue Germany. ( Drunken Stepfather, Site NSFW ) It’s ‘Battleship’ vs ‘The Avengers’ at the box office this weekend.
May
18
Alexa Chung Strolls Through NYC
The always fashion-forward Alexa Chung looked like she enjoyed her low-key day in NYC yesterday. On Thursday afternoon, the British style star was spotted in the East Village where she took a solo stroll. Sporting a printed day dress with flat sandals, Alexa added a few accessories to top off her playful look. What do you think of the fashionista’s latest ensemble?
May
18
John Travolta’s Mother’s Day Video For Wife Kelly Preston
By Radar Staff Is John Travolta trying to get the kinks out of a touchy situation at home using his filmmaking skills? As Kelly Preston weathers the storm of her husband’s ongoing scandal involving accusations from three masseurs claiming he made inappropriate sexual advances against them, the actress Thursday unveiled “a special Mother’s Day video” Travolta made for her this week. “My husband, Johnny, made his directorial debut creating a special Mother’s Day video for me,” the 49-year-old Old Dogs beauty wrote on her website, linking to the four-minute clip. “I was so moved and love it so much that I wanted to share it with all of you.” John Travolta Second Sexual Assault Accuser Documented Alleged Attack In Emails To Bosses The video starts with a message from Travolta that reads, “From me to you,” before launching into a slideshow of family snapshots with Barbara Streisand ‘s That Face playing in the background
May
18
David Letterman & Conan O’Brien Mock Jay Leno On Late Show
By Radar Staff David Letterman and Conan O’Brien got into an impromptu roast of Jay Leno on Thursday’s Late Show , and RadarOnline.com has the clip for you. Of course, both men have the dubious distinction of losing the Tonight Show to Leno: Letterman after a power struggle in the 90s, and Conan after he was yanked off in 2010 following a poor ratings start with NBC’s iconic franchise. Letterman didn’t waste any time getting to brass tacks, taking a long pause when Conan walked out before saying, “The longer we sit here, the more uncomfortable it’ll make Jay.” Conan O’Brien Officiates Same Sex Wedding On Show Said Conan, “You know Jay’s watching right now: He’s getting a live feed in a satellite truck right now.” Letterman said he was delighted to see everything that went down at NBC two years ago, except for Conan losing his job. “I’ve known Jay a long time,” Letterman said. “We go back to the mid-70s … he was funny.
May
18
Kate Middleton Pretty In Pink At Queen’s Special Luncheon
By Radar Staff Kate Middleton looked pretty in pink at a special lunch hosted by her mother-in-law Queen Elizabeth II on Friday to celebrate her majesty’s Diamond Jubilee . The always lovely Duchess of Cambridge was snapped enjoying a glass of white wine with her dashing husband Prince William and his brother Prince Harry at Windsor Castle in London during the lavish gala, which was attended by several members of the Queen’s family and by monarchs from 26 countries. The guests included Prince Charles and his wife Camilla; Prince Andrew and daughters Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie; Prince Albert and his wife Charlene ; the former king of Greece; the kings and queens of Denmark, Norway and Sweden; and King Abdullah and Queen Rania of Jordan.