Carmit Bachar, a founding member of the Pussycat Dolls, is embarking on a new chapter in her career with several projects in the works. Speaking exclusively to People at the Rookie Kids Fashion Show on September 26, Bachar, 50, shared that she is currently focused on multiple endeavors, including a memoir that is approximately one-third complete. “Right now, I’m working on a couple different…
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- 9/27/2024
- by Andy Lalwani
- What's Trending
Nicole Scherzinger and The Pussycat Dolls were one of the most celebrated American girls pop group in the 2000s. The group started as a neo-burlesque troupe before it went mainstream and achieved worldwide success. The group was plagued by some issues amidst their success and they went into a hiatus following their 2009 world tour.
Nicole Scherzinger in The Masked Singer | Credits: Fox
The Pussycat Dolls were disbanded in 2010 and Scherzinger recently opened up about how the group’s working conditions were a recipe for disaster. Scherzinger, who went on to enjoy a successful solo career, shared that they were put through a difficult schedule which even disrupted their sleep.
Nicole Scherzinger Explains Her Challenging Time As Part Of The Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger and The Pussycat Dolls in their debut album Sway | Credits: A&m Records/Interscope Records
The Pussycat Dolls consisted of Nicole Scherzinger and her bandmates, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar,...
Nicole Scherzinger in The Masked Singer | Credits: Fox
The Pussycat Dolls were disbanded in 2010 and Scherzinger recently opened up about how the group’s working conditions were a recipe for disaster. Scherzinger, who went on to enjoy a successful solo career, shared that they were put through a difficult schedule which even disrupted their sleep.
Nicole Scherzinger Explains Her Challenging Time As Part Of The Pussycat Dolls Nicole Scherzinger and The Pussycat Dolls in their debut album Sway | Credits: A&m Records/Interscope Records
The Pussycat Dolls consisted of Nicole Scherzinger and her bandmates, Melody Thornton, Carmit Bachar,...
- 9/26/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
Nicole Scherzinger is opening up about the unique dynamic of the Pussycat Dolls.
The 45-year-old singer and stage star got candid in a new interview with People about her time in the “Don’t Cha” girl group, and admitted that it was mostly her vocals on the songs released by herself and bandmates Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts and Carmit Bachar.
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“Our group was never set up like the Spice Girls,” she said.
“Our group was set up where I would be the quarterback, and I would lead us. The girls are extremely strong, talented dancers, and I had to work hard to be able to stand next to them.”
She went on to say that she recorded the majority of the vocals on the albums.
“I always used to be made to feel like…I don’t know, not ashamed,...
The 45-year-old singer and stage star got candid in a new interview with People about her time in the “Don’t Cha” girl group, and admitted that it was mostly her vocals on the songs released by herself and bandmates Kimberly Wyatt, Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts and Carmit Bachar.
Keep reading to find out more…
“Our group was never set up like the Spice Girls,” she said.
“Our group was set up where I would be the quarterback, and I would lead us. The girls are extremely strong, talented dancers, and I had to work hard to be able to stand next to them.”
She went on to say that she recorded the majority of the vocals on the albums.
“I always used to be made to feel like…I don’t know, not ashamed,...
- 9/28/2023
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Nicole Scherzinger is hitting back against Pussycat Dolls founder Robin Antin in a cross-complaint stemming from a failed reunion of the girl group, alleging breach of contract and fraud, among other claims, according to a new court filing obtained by Rolling Stone. The singer and TV talent-show judge is seeking restitution, including punitive damages, court fees, and “further relief” deemed necessary by the court in the case.
The new complaint, which was filed in the Superior Court of California in the County of Los Angeles, claims Antin “breached her duties and obligations to Scherzinger,...
The new complaint, which was filed in the Superior Court of California in the County of Los Angeles, claims Antin “breached her duties and obligations to Scherzinger,...
- 8/5/2022
- by Kat Bouza
- Rollingstone.com
Pussycat Dolls members Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar say that lead singer Nicole Scherzinger canceled the group’s reunion tour without telling them, according to a social media post from the pair, who claim the first they learned of the cancellation was in the singer’s Instagram Story.
“We want to say how incredibly disappointed we are to learn of an announcement made on Instagram that the Pussycat Dolls reunion tour is canceled,” Bachar and Sutta said in a joint statement posted to their Instagram accounts on Saturday. “As of now, there has been no official notification of that. Either way, it seems as though it’s the end of a chapter to an incredible, life-altering experience filled with some awesome memories that we will forever be grateful for.”
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“We want to say how incredibly disappointed we are to learn of an announcement made on Instagram that the Pussycat Dolls reunion tour is canceled,” Bachar and Sutta said in a joint statement posted to their Instagram accounts on Saturday. “As of now, there has been no official notification of that. Either way, it seems as though it’s the end of a chapter to an incredible, life-altering experience filled with some awesome memories that we will forever be grateful for.”
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- 1/10/2022
- by Jazz Tangcay
- Variety Film + TV
Loosen up those buttons: The Pussycat Dolls are back! On Friday, the beloved girl band featuring Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta, made their reunion official with the release of their new song "React" and its steamy music video. Marking their first single in over ten years after announcing their hiatus in 2010, the ladies picked up right where they left off with the infectious dance anthem. In the video, the Pussycat Dolls looked fierce in their matching black ensembles showing fans that they still have an affinity for coordinating their outfits. With Nicole standing in the center of her fellow bandmates, she kicked things off by singing the first verse....
- 2/7/2020
- E! Online
The Pussycat Dolls are back, baby! On Nov. 30, the mid-2000s girl group reunited on The X Factor: Celebrity and performed together for the first time in nearly a decade. Lead singer Nicole Scherzinger, who's a judge on the UK series, took center stage as she and fellow original members Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, and Kimberly Wyatt sang classic hits, including "Buttons," "When I Grow Up," and "Don't Cha." And the party didn't stop there, as the quintet - who, by the way, can still groove like nobody's business - also debuted their new song, "React."
Their power-packed set comes about a week after they announced a 2020 reunion tour. It will begin with eight shows in the UK, running from April 5–17. Information about other potential dates and locations have not yet been revealed. However, Us Weekly reported that the Pussycat Dolls will drop a new Ep in January,...
Their power-packed set comes about a week after they announced a 2020 reunion tour. It will begin with eight shows in the UK, running from April 5–17. Information about other potential dates and locations have not yet been revealed. However, Us Weekly reported that the Pussycat Dolls will drop a new Ep in January,...
- 12/2/2019
- by Brea Cubit
- Popsugar.com
Days after announcing their reunion, the Pussycat Dolls appeared onstage together for the first time in nearly a decade as the girl group performed on the finale of the U.K.’s The X Factor.
The quintet – Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt, all members of the Pussycat Dolls during their early ’00s heyday – performed a medley of hits like “Buttons,” “Don’t Cha” and “When I Grow Up” before debuting their new song “React.”
The Pussycat Dolls also recently announced their Unfinished Business reunion tour,...
The quintet – Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta and Kimberly Wyatt, all members of the Pussycat Dolls during their early ’00s heyday – performed a medley of hits like “Buttons,” “Don’t Cha” and “When I Grow Up” before debuting their new song “React.”
The Pussycat Dolls also recently announced their Unfinished Business reunion tour,...
- 12/1/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Whatcha Think About That? The Pussycat Dolls made everyone's hearts flutter when they hit the stage during The X-Factor: Celebrity finale on Saturday in London, England. As if that weren't exciting enough, the female group not only performed lived for the first time in nearly a decade but they debuted a new song, "React." "It's good to be back with my girls," Nicole Scherzinger shared in an Instagram post of the epic reunion, alongside a video of their performance. The 41-year-old star, who is also a judge on the competition series, was joined onstage by fellow members: Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar. "We...
- 11/30/2019
- E! Online
Get excited, Pussycat Dolls fans! A source tells Et that Nicole Scherzinger is reuniting with the girl group she fronted, which also consisted of Carmit Bachar, Ashley Roberts, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Kimberly Wyatt. “They’ve already been in the studio together recording,” the source says. “She’s very excited.” Back in 1995, choreographer Robin Antin founded the popular burlesque troupe in Los Angeles. Pcd then morphed into a...
- 11/27/2019
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Update: It's officially official! Nicole Scherzinger and fellow members of her girl group confirmed on Wednesday that a Pussycat Dolls reunion is in the works. "#PCDReunion," Nicole captioned a sparkly pink logo. Get excited, dolls! ______ Wait a minute—The Pussycat Dolls are reuniting? On Monday, it was confirmed that the iconic 2000s band, which is comprised of Nicole Scherzinger, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta, Carmit Bachar and Melody Thornton, will reunite for their first performance together since their 2010 hiatus. The girl group is set to perform at the U.K. X Factor: Celebrity finale on Saturday, November 30. In fact, it...
- 11/27/2019
- E! Online
On Wednesday, December 5th, stars from music, television, film and fashion will enjoy a very special performance of the soul & funk infused cirque style ballet “Golden Child.”
Grammy award winning recording artist Judith Hill wrote, produced and stars in the show. Judith sang her way into the hearts of America on NBC’s hit show The Voice" and quickly became a fan favorite for her soulful voice. Judith has been touring the world for years bringing joy to audiences everywhere who love her music and signature style. Judith is a humanitarian with a huge heart for children and so creating the Golden Child benefit for Go Campaign has been a labor of love to help children in her community.
Judith Hill’s live musical production of her new album Golden Child is about reconciliation. It paints a powerful picture of what the world would look like when people come together and celebrate their diversity.
Grammy award winning recording artist Judith Hill wrote, produced and stars in the show. Judith sang her way into the hearts of America on NBC’s hit show The Voice" and quickly became a fan favorite for her soulful voice. Judith has been touring the world for years bringing joy to audiences everywhere who love her music and signature style. Judith is a humanitarian with a huge heart for children and so creating the Golden Child benefit for Go Campaign has been a labor of love to help children in her community.
Judith Hill’s live musical production of her new album Golden Child is about reconciliation. It paints a powerful picture of what the world would look like when people come together and celebrate their diversity.
- 12/3/2018
- Look to the Stars
The Pussycat Dolls, the girl group formed by Robin Antin in the mid-1990s which featured former “X Factor” judge Nicole Scherzinger, is suing British news outlet the Daily Mail over stories it ran in October 2017 claiming that the members were abused and that the group served as a “front for a prostitution ring.”
The allegations were made by a former backup singer named Kaya Jones, who was quoted extensively in an Oct. 17 article with the headline: “Exclusive: Defiant ex-Pussycat Doll Ms. Jones tells how top record exec sexually assaulted her in the back of his limo – one day after saying the band was more ‘prostitution ring’ than pop group.” In various articles related to the claims, she also asserts that the girls were “drugged” and that Antin was “responsible” for their treatment as well as the 2014 suicide death of Simone Battle, a member of girl group G.R.L.
The allegations were made by a former backup singer named Kaya Jones, who was quoted extensively in an Oct. 17 article with the headline: “Exclusive: Defiant ex-Pussycat Doll Ms. Jones tells how top record exec sexually assaulted her in the back of his limo – one day after saying the band was more ‘prostitution ring’ than pop group.” In various articles related to the claims, she also asserts that the girls were “drugged” and that Antin was “responsible” for their treatment as well as the 2014 suicide death of Simone Battle, a member of girl group G.R.L.
- 5/21/2018
- by Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
A former member of The Pussycat Dolls has likened the group to a “prostitution ring,” claiming that she was consistently exploited and forced to “sleep with whoever they say” during her time in the girl group.
Kaya Jones took to Twitter on Friday to accuse managers and executives of taking advantage of the music troupe she joined as a teenager in 2
“My truth. I wasn’t in a girl group. I was in a prostitution ring,” she wrote. “Oh & we happened to sing & be famous. While everyone who owned us made the $”
The singer, 33, continued, “How bad was it? People...
Kaya Jones took to Twitter on Friday to accuse managers and executives of taking advantage of the music troupe she joined as a teenager in 2
“My truth. I wasn’t in a girl group. I was in a prostitution ring,” she wrote. “Oh & we happened to sing & be famous. While everyone who owned us made the $”
The singer, 33, continued, “How bad was it? People...
- 10/16/2017
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Birthday shoutouts go to Roger Federer (above), who is ageless, Jc Chasez is 37, and Drew Lachey is 37.
Syfy has chosen the title for its NYC-centered Sharknado sequel from over 5,000 Twitter suggestions. They completely ignored my entry, Sharks & The City and instead went with … Sharknado 2: The Second One. Whatever.
As I still try to wrap my head around the fact that Karen Black is gone, here’s an interview with her Come Back To The Five And Dime, Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean co-star Mark Patton, who talks about that experience, as well as playing Jesse in A Nightmare On Elm Street 2, and his despair over Hollywood homophobia. He also talks for the first time about being HIV Positive, and his happy life now, as he’s about to turn 50.
Russian Sports Minister Wants Lgbt Activists to ‘Calm Down’
But Greg Louganis is rejecting the Sochi Olympic boycott.
Our thoughts are...
Syfy has chosen the title for its NYC-centered Sharknado sequel from over 5,000 Twitter suggestions. They completely ignored my entry, Sharks & The City and instead went with … Sharknado 2: The Second One. Whatever.
As I still try to wrap my head around the fact that Karen Black is gone, here’s an interview with her Come Back To The Five And Dime, Jimmy Dean Jimmy Dean co-star Mark Patton, who talks about that experience, as well as playing Jesse in A Nightmare On Elm Street 2, and his despair over Hollywood homophobia. He also talks for the first time about being HIV Positive, and his happy life now, as he’s about to turn 50.
Russian Sports Minister Wants Lgbt Activists to ‘Calm Down’
But Greg Louganis is rejecting the Sochi Olympic boycott.
Our thoughts are...
- 8/8/2013
- by snicks
- The Backlot
The X Factor creative director Brian Friedman has told Digital Spy that he is confident Sharon Osbourne will return to the panel this year.
The choreographer, who briefly judged alongside Osbourne in her final series in 2007, said that he believes the 60-year-old's departure from America's Got Talent is a sign she will be back.
"It's funny, I was watching TV here in America and I'm used to having her on America's Got Talent," he said. "It leads me to believe that she's got to be back in the UK.
"I could definitely see it happening and who better to come back? She knows the show so well, she helped launch it, she was part of the original. So if there's a back to basics [approach], she's definitely the person to bring back."
Asked if he approves of the return of the X Factor audition rooms, Friedman said: "It keeps the audience on their toes,...
The choreographer, who briefly judged alongside Osbourne in her final series in 2007, said that he believes the 60-year-old's departure from America's Got Talent is a sign she will be back.
"It's funny, I was watching TV here in America and I'm used to having her on America's Got Talent," he said. "It leads me to believe that she's got to be back in the UK.
"I could definitely see it happening and who better to come back? She knows the show so well, she helped launch it, she was part of the original. So if there's a back to basics [approach], she's definitely the person to bring back."
Asked if he approves of the return of the X Factor audition rooms, Friedman said: "It keeps the audience on their toes,...
- 4/10/2013
- Digital Spy
Nicole Scherzinger was reportedly "jealous" of Ashley Roberts, according to former Pussycat Dolls member Carmit Bachar. Bachar claimed that the X Factor judge's envy of her bandmate was one of the main reasons behind the group's split. Ashley Roberts - who is currently taking part in this year's I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! - is also said to have turned to spirituality after the band broke up.
[Left: Ashley Roberts / Right: Scherzinger] "Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her - like people would prefer her because of the way she looked," Bachar told The Sun. "Ashley had that iconic American thing going on - blonde hair, blue eyes. It was the look Nicole seemed to want but could never have. "No-one could understand why Nicole was so jealous. (more)...
[Left: Ashley Roberts / Right: Scherzinger] "Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her - like people would prefer her because of the way she looked," Bachar told The Sun. "Ashley had that iconic American thing going on - blonde hair, blue eyes. It was the look Nicole seemed to want but could never have. "No-one could understand why Nicole was so jealous. (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Tom Eames
- Digital Spy
London, Nov mber 28: Former Pussycat Doll Carmit Bachar has reveal has spoken out about her best friend Ashley Robert's torment as she lifted the lid on the real reason behind the girl band's break up for the first time.
Sensationally, Carmit claims that Nicole Scherzinger's envy of Ashley was one of the main issues that tore the group apart.
"Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her - like people would prefer her because of the way she looked," the Sun quoted Bachar as saying.
"Ashley had that iconic American thing going on - blonde hair, blue eyes. It was the look Nicole seemed to want but could never.
Sensationally, Carmit claims that Nicole Scherzinger's envy of Ashley was one of the main issues that tore the group apart.
"Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her - like people would prefer her because of the way she looked," the Sun quoted Bachar as saying.
"Ashley had that iconic American thing going on - blonde hair, blue eyes. It was the look Nicole seemed to want but could never.
- 11/28/2012
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
The Pussycat Dolls will never reunite with Nicole Scherzinger, one of its members has claimed. Carmit Bachar blamed the group's split on the X Factor judge's ambition to go solo and her distant relationship with her bandmates. "Nicole tried to do a solo album, but it did not work and I think that hurt the label and everyone else in the end," Bachar told The Sun. "I heard she did a ton of demos which weren't cheap. In a scramble they tried to get the Dolls to do a second album. "They weren't really hot album songs, it didn't sound like us. I think that's when the other girls decided they had reached the end of the road." Speaking about former Pussycat Dolls member Ashley Roberts, who is currently starring in I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here!, (more)...
- 11/28/2012
- by By Lewis Corner
- Digital Spy
London, Nov 28: Singer Carmit Bachar says Nicole Scherzinger was jealous of Ashley Roberts and this led to the split of their band Pussycat Dolls.
The band earned a lot of success during mid 1990s, but problems started to rise after three years. Carmit blames Scherzinger's insecurity for it, reports thesun.co.uk.
"Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her − like people would prefer her because of the way she looked. Ashley had that iconic American thing going on − blonde hair, blue eyes. It was the look Nicole seemed to want but could never have," thesun.co.uk quoted Carmit as saying.
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The band earned a lot of success during mid 1990s, but problems started to rise after three years. Carmit blames Scherzinger's insecurity for it, reports thesun.co.uk.
"Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her − like people would prefer her because of the way she looked. Ashley had that iconic American thing going on − blonde hair, blue eyes. It was the look Nicole seemed to want but could never have," thesun.co.uk quoted Carmit as saying.
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- 11/28/2012
- by Machan Kumar
- RealBollywood.com
Singer, Dancer and I.m A Celebrity star Ashley Roberts was so upset when Pussycat Dolls split up that she sort the help of a spiritual healer to get over the ordeal.
Ashley was devastated after Nicole Scherzinger started taking over, a move that possibly caused the group to split up. Band mate Carmit Bachar spoke about Ashley.s suffering and spilled beans on the real reason why the group fell apart.
Carmit says that Nicole.s envy for Ashley was the main issue that brought the group down. She said .Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her. She said people would prefer Ashley because of the way she looked.
Ashley was devastated after Nicole Scherzinger started taking over, a move that possibly caused the group to split up. Band mate Carmit Bachar spoke about Ashley.s suffering and spilled beans on the real reason why the group fell apart.
Carmit says that Nicole.s envy for Ashley was the main issue that brought the group down. She said .Nicole was jealous of Ashley. She felt threatened by her. She said people would prefer Ashley because of the way she looked.
- 11/28/2012
- icelebz.com
Nicole Scherzinger has claimed that she sang "95%" of the Pussycat Dolls vocals on her own. The singer revealed on VH1's Behind The Music that she was responsible for both lead and backing vocals on the group's songs, with hardly anything sung by her fellow members Melody Thornton, Ashley Roberts, Kimberly Wyatt, Jessica Sutta and Carmit Bachar, Us Weekly reports. "I love those girls, they're like my sisters, but people don't even know the story," Scherzinger said. "They have no idea. I was in the centre because I was singing. I was the one singing." Scherzinger, who said that she didn't want to get in trouble for her revelations, explained that the other Pussycat Dolls members often hadn't even heard their tracks until they were recorded. "I never really talked about it, but I'll never (more)...
- 10/5/2012
- by By Catriona Wightman
- Digital Spy
HollywoodNews.com: Our selected Celeb to be our “Hollywood Cool Celeb of the Week” is Adam Lambert. One of our favorite Stars!
In August 2011, Lambert announced that his second studio album, Trespassing, would be released on March 20, 2012. Anticipation for its release has been building and is considerable.
Enjoy the photo gallery below:
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Adam Lambert and Sauli Koskinen - 2011 American Music Awards
2012–present
Trespassing – The title track was co-written with Grammy Award winning Pharrell Williams,[98] while the album’s lead single, “Better Than I Know Myself”, a collaboration with Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly, was released on December 20, 2011 to all digital retailers. His debut live performance of the single on January 17, 2012 on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno received overwhelmingly positive reviews, focusing on Lambert’s soaring and impeccable vocals on this melodically challenging song, as well as his more stripped down and sophisticated look.
In August 2011, Lambert announced that his second studio album, Trespassing, would be released on March 20, 2012. Anticipation for its release has been building and is considerable.
Enjoy the photo gallery below:
Adam Lambert and Sauli Koskinen ◄ Back Next ►Picture 1 of 5
Adam Lambert and Sauli Koskinen - 2011 American Music Awards
2012–present
Trespassing – The title track was co-written with Grammy Award winning Pharrell Williams,[98] while the album’s lead single, “Better Than I Know Myself”, a collaboration with Dr. Luke and Claude Kelly, was released on December 20, 2011 to all digital retailers. His debut live performance of the single on January 17, 2012 on the The Tonight Show with Jay Leno received overwhelmingly positive reviews, focusing on Lambert’s soaring and impeccable vocals on this melodically challenging song, as well as his more stripped down and sophisticated look.
- 3/7/2012
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Review Of The Year
It's been an incredible year in the world of showbiz, with the usual headline-grabbing antics, scandal, sleaze, celebrity births, star weddings, and bitter break-ups. Here, WENN takes a look back at the final six months of 2011...
July
The month of July was overshadowed by the sudden and shocking death of British singer Amy Winehouse. The Back to Black hitmaker was found dead at her home in London at the age of 27 and the news sent the world of showbusiness into mourning. Tributes poured in from both fans and famous friends following the tragedy, and Winehouse's music shot back into the charts.
The headlines were also dominated by celebrity divorces as Jennifer Lopez announced her split from husband of seven years, Marc Anthony, the father of her young twins, Max and Emme. Arnold Schwarzenegger's marriage also came to an abrupt end as his wife Maria Shriver filed for divorce following revelations the actor/politician fathered a lovechild with the family's housekeeper.
Scarlett Johansson's divorce from Ryan Reynolds was finalised and Patricia Arquette's split from husband Thomas Jane was also made official.
In happier news, all eyes were on Monaco as the world geared up for the second royal wedding of the year, following the union of Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in April. In the same month as the British royals flew to Canada to begin their first international tour as a married couple, Prince Albert of Monaco married his fiancee, South African beauty Charlene Wittstock. The couple exchanged vows in two ceremonies in Monte Carlo and the former swimmer became her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco. British supermodel Kate Moss also became a married woman as she wed rocker Jamie Hince in a lavish ceremony in the English countryside, while it was also an exciting month for the Beckham family as former Spice Girls star Victoria, already mother to three boys, gave birth to her first daughter, Harper Seven.
There was also baby joy for Hollywood actress Kate Hudson - she welcomed a son called Bingham with her rocker fiance Matt Bellamy. Singer Jewel, actress Selma Blair and former Fugees star Lauryn Hill also became parents. British artist/director Sam Taylor-Wood also hit headlines after she confirmed she was expecting a second baby with her 21-year-old fiance, actor Aaron Johnson, a year after the birth of their daughter. The couple met on the set of their 2009 film Nowhere Boy and became parents together in 2010.
July also saw troubled British rocker Pete Doherty granted his freedom after serving less than half of his six-month prison sentence for cocaine possession. Another beleaguered star to walk free from jail was rapper Dmx, who served seven months behind bars for a probation violation. However, David Gilmour’s son Charlie found himself on the other side of the prison walls as he was ordered to serve 16 months in jail for his part in the 2010 student riots in London. The Pink Floyd star’s son was charged with violent disorder for causing chaos in the British capital and swinging from a flag on the city’s Cenotaph war memorial. (Lr/Zn)
August
The usual serenity of the summer months was shattered this year when Kate Winslet cheated death in a devastating inferno at Richard Branson's luxury island home, and a string of British stars appealed for calm as widespread rioting broke out in the U.K.
Winslet was holidaying at Virgin boss Branson's Necker Island retreat when lightning struck the property, sparking a huge blaze which gutted the home. Her party of 20 miraculously escaped unscathed - and Winslet was later hailed a heroine after it emerged she carried Branson's 90-year-old mother from the property during the drama.
As unrest, looting, and arson broke out for several nights in the U.K., showbiz stars including Idris Elba, Natasha Bedingfield and Boy George called for calm, and there was also bad news for Sir Paul McCartney - who learned his phone had been hacked by the tabloid press - and veteran actress Margot Kidder, who was arrested during an environment protest at the White House.
Tragedy struck at the Indiana State Fair, when a horrific stage collapse left seven revellers dead and more than 40 injured, actor Rowan Atkinson was treated in hospital after wrecking his rare sports car by crashing it into a tree, and French actor Gerard Depardieu was left red-faced when he was thrown off a plane in Paris, France for urinating in the cabin after he was refused access to the toilet during take-off.
It was ladies night at the MTV Video Music Awards as Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga took home two honours each - and Beyonce announced her pregnancy news. And at the Teen Choice Awards, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were crowned queens of the event when they scooped whopping 11 awards between them.
Kings of Leon finally succumbed to their relentless touring schedule and axed their remaining U.S. dates to allow frontman Caleb Followill to recover from "vocal issues and exhaustion", Aerosmith rocker Tom Hamilton and Deep Purple star Jon Lord both announced they were battling cancer, Bono was hospitalised with chest pains, and Norwegian pop band A-ha thrilled fans by announcing they were to reform.
In family news, Kiss star Paul Stanley became a father again, and there were also welcome additions for Ethan Hawke, funnywoman Tina Fey, illusionist David Copperfield, Jessica Alba, and Benicio del Toro, who fathered a child with Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly.
There were wedding bells for country singer Chely Wright and filmmaker Sofia Coppola, but romance took a plunge for George Michael and Geri Halliwell, who both split from their partners. Also joining the singles club was Arctic Monkeys rocker Alex Turner, who broke up with MTV presenter Alexa Chung after four years together.
The showbiz world bid farewell to songwriting legend Jerry Leiber, who died of cardiopulmonary failure at the age of 78, Police Academy star Charles 'Bubba' Smith, Bollywood veteran Shammi Kapoor, blues legend David 'Honeyboy' Edwards, Warrant rocker Jani Lane, and Motown hitmaker Nickolas Ashford. (Zn/Lr)
September
September was a month rapper T.I. would like to both remember and forget - he completed an 11-month prison sentence for a probation violation only to run into legal trouble again soon after his initial release for conducting illegal business deals on his way to a halfway house. It wasn't a great month for Madonna either - her movie take on the romance between Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII was savaged by critics at the Venice Film Festival, while her ex-husband Guy Ritchie became a dad again.
Celine Dion was left shaken up after an intruder was found running a bath at her Montreal, Canada home; Neil Diamond revealed his engagement, and Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial got underway in Los Angeles as prosecutors attempted to prove the medic was responsible for Michael Jackson's death.
R.E.M. announced they were splitting after 31 years; My Chemical Romance fired drummer Michael Pedicone after accusing him of stealing from them; Boyzone singer Ronan Keating swam the Irish Sea for Cancer Research in the U.K., and Sir Paul McCartney became a grandfather again and was named the MusiCares Person of the Year - while he also celebrated as his first ballet score debuted in New York.
The Amy Winehouse Foundation was launched on what would have been the tragic singer's 28th birthday, and the star's Body & Soul duet with Tony Bennett became a hit, making the 85-year-old crooner the oldest living artist to have a single in America's Hot 100.
Eddie Murphy was confirmed as the host for the 2012 Oscars; model Lauren Bush became Lauren Lauren when she exchanged vows with Ralph Lauren's son David; British funnyman David Walliams braved the chills of the River Thames and a stomach bug to complete a charity 140-mile swim in eight days.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood lost a tooth during a boozy night out in Paris; Reese Witherspoon was hospitalised after she was hit by a car while out jogging in Santa Monica, California; soul legend Chaka Khan won temporary custody of her granddaughter after claiming the girl's mother was struggling with drug abuse issues, and British The Saturdays singer Una Healy announced she was pregnant.
Inxs dropped frontman J.D. fortune for a second time and replaced him with Ciaran Gribbin; Austin Powers henchman Joseph Son was sentenced to life behind bars for a Christmas Eve rape in 1990, and George Clooney went public with his new girl, Stacey Kiebler, at the Toronto Film Festival in Canada.
Ashton Kutcher had a month of ups and downs - his debut on TV sitcom Two and a Half Men was a big hit as 28 million Americans tuned in, but then came the news that his marriage to Demi Moore was in trouble amid infidelity rumours. Comedienne Wanda Sykes opened up about her breast cancer battle and double mastectomy; Sharon Stone won a restraining order against an obsessed fan and promptly put the home he visited uninvited on the market, and reality TV star and filmmaker Jack Osbourne announced his engagement to actress Lisa Stelly and followed that up with the news he was to become a dad.
Third time was not the charm for Clueless star Stacy Dash, who announced her plans to divorce husband number three, Emmanuel Xuereb, and X-Men star James Marsden's wife also joined the divorce club as she filed papers against her husband. Elizabeth Hurley's love life was on the up - she accepted cricket star Shane Warne's wedding proposal just three months after divorcing Arun Nayar.
Meanwhile, Elton John launched his new Million Dollar Piano residency in Las Vegas; Smokey Robinson accepted the coveted Ella Award at the Society of Singers Gala, and the month wrapped up with Shania Twain's alleged stalker pleading guilty to harassing the singer in court in Ontario, Canada.
Among September's Hollywood weddings, Amy Smart married reality TV star Carter Oosterhouse; Cougar Town co-stars David Rogers and Sally Pressman became man and wife, and model-turned-actress Molly Sims wed in a Napa Valley vineyard in California. There were also nuptials for British filmmaker Michael Winner and DJ/producer Mark Ronson, while R&B singer Keyshia Cole and former Friends star David Schwimmer both renewed vows with their spouses in Hawaii and London, respectively.
There was baby news for model Jodie Kidd, who gave birth to a son; actress Mary McCormack, who became a mum for the third time, and January Jones, who welcomed Xander Dane to the world while staying mum about the tot's father. Actors Emily Deschanel, Ana Ortiz, Mike Myers, Danny McBride and Jenna Fischer also became new parents. In the music world, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown gave birth to her third daughter, and country star John Rich and former Pussycat Dolls member Carmit Bachar welcomed babies too.
On September's sick list were rocker Scott Weiland and pop stars Katy Perry and Adele, who both scrapped shows due to illness, while Megadeth headbanger Dave Mustaine underwent surgery for a serious neck injury.
The month's big winners included movie mogul Tyler Perry, who was named Forbes magazine's Highest Paid Man in Entertainment; actor Michael Fassbender and director Alexander Sokurov, who claimed Best Actor and Best Film honours, respectively, for Shame and Faust at the Venice Film Festival. Gritty TV drama Boardwalk Empire picked up eight Emmy Awards; Calle 13 landed a record 10 Latin Grammy Award nominations, and Happy Days star Henry Winkler picked up an honorary Order of the British Empire medal at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Also winning: P.J. Harvey, who scooped the Mercury Prize in Britain, Arcade Fire, who claimed Canada's Polaris Prize, and U2 and Rolling Stone Keith Richards, who were named GQ magazine's Men of the Year.
September's losers included Scarlett Johansson, who was left exposed in a series of leaked naked phone photos; Cameron Diaz, who split from baseball beau Alex Rodriguez, and John Travolta, whose beloved Mercedes-Benz was stolen outside a Jaguar dealership in Santa Monica, while his Swordfish co-star Halle Berry broke her foot while on location in Spain.
Meanwhile, we said a sad goodbye to a slew of famous faces, including actors Andy Whitfield and Cliff Robertson; beloved TV stars Mary Fickett and Vesta Williams; actor Jack Garner; French DJ Mehdi Faveris-Essadi; blues great Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith; R&B hitmaker Vesta Williams; gospel icon Jessy Dixon; celebrated British writer/producer David Croft; Happy Gilmore star Frances Bay, and moviemakers David Pressman, Charles Dubin, George Kachar and Paul Hunt. (Kl/Mt)
October
October was a big month for celebrity weddings - funnyman Seth Rogen tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Lauren Miller, Twilight star Nikki Reed married singer/songwriter Paul McDonald, and former Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Shannen Doherty walked down the aisle for the third time when she exchanged vows with celebrity photographer Kurt Iswarienko. Also hoping to make it third-time lucky was Robin Williams, who wed graphic designer Susan Schneider.
Also taking the plunge was Kiss rocker Gene Simmons, who married his girlfriend of 28 years, Shannon Tweed, and Sir Paul McCartney, who exchanged vows with American heiress Nancy Shevell on what would have been his former Beatles bandmate John Lennon’s 71st birthday.
And Sex & the City star Mario Cantone made good use of New York's new gay rights bill by solidifying his love for longtime partner Jerry Dixon.
A number of other stars announced their intention to wed in October - NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen proposed to girlfriend Sarah Wright and Trace Cyrus popped the question to Disney actress Brenda Song. And actress Kaley Cuoco was sporting a new sparkler after boyfriend Josh 'Lazie' Resnik got down on bended knee. Also officially off the market were former child star Frankie Muniz, The Devil Wears Prada actor Stanley Tucci, rapper The Game and Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's grown-up little girl Francis Bean Cobain.
A number of other celebrities were prepping their homes for babies - movie star Bruce Willis, American footballer Tony Romo, former Dawson's Creek hunk James Van Der Beek, and actress Kaitlin Olson all announced they are expecting little ones, and Jessica Simpson ended months of speculation by announcing she was pregnant.
And October's new parents included Ne-Yo, who welcomed a baby boy, model Ali Landry, who gave birth to her second child, actress Spencer Grammer, who became a first time mum, and France's First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, who became a mum for the second time when baby Giulia was born. Reality TV star Tori Spelling took home baby number three, as did Jackass funnyman Johnny Knoxville. And Sex & the City beauty Kristin Davis, The Help actress Viola Davis and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation veteran Mariska Hargitay all adopted babies.
But it wasn't such a happy month for rapper Rick Ross, who suffered two seizures on his way to a concert, or socialite Kim Kardashian who filed for divorce from husband Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage.
In other news, Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto announced he was gay and troubled actress Lindsay Lohan had her probation revoked after failing to complete her required community service hours. She also faced a limousine lawsuit for allegedly neglecting to pay a bill, her dad was arrested - twice, and she was served a lawsuit for reportedly attacking a Betty Ford Clinic employee during her stay there last year.
Meanwhile, the stars came out to show their support for the Occupy Wall Street protests, which were originally launched in New York City in a bid to end corporate greed, and the world mourned the loss of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, British TV and radio personality Sir Jimmy Savile, The Charlie Daniels Band keyboard player Joel 'Taz' Digregorio, former Weezer star Mikey Welsh, veteran British actress Betty Driver, The Miracles guitarist Marv Tarplin, pianist Roger Williams and IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, who died in a horrific car smash at the Indy300.
November
British bachelor Hugh Grant stunned the world when he announced he had a new love in his life - a baby girl he had fathered during a brief relationship with Chinese model/actress Tinglan Hong. He wasn't the only star to join the celebrity parents' club in November - singer Lily Allen had a reason to Smile again after giving birth to a daughter, her first child with new husband Sam Cooper, while newsman Piers Morgan and his wife Celia Walden also became parents to a little girl. Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard announced they were expecting their second child, as did reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian and her partner Scott Disick.
Selena Gomez revealed she is set to become a big sister, while Justin Bieber had some unwanted baby news of his own - he found himself at the centre of a paternity scandal following allegations he had impregnated 20-year-old Mariah Yeater following a backstage tryst in Los Angeles last year. The Baby hitmaker denied the claim and Yeater subsequently dropped the lawsuit.
Lindsay Lohan's troubles hit the headlines again after she was sentenced to serve 30 days behind bars for a probation violation, although she was released after less than five hours due to jail overcrowding. Dr. Conrad Murray was not so lucky - he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter relating to the death of Michael Jackson and sentenced to the maximum of four years behind bars.
In other legal matters, country singer Mindy McCready sparked a manhunt after she took her five-year-old son Zander from his father's Florida home without permission; Tim McGraw won a court battle with his record company bosses releasing him from his contract; and TLC star T-Boz declared bankruptcy.
Hugh Grant, Sienna Miller and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling became driving forces in the push to improve British press standards following the News of the World phone-hacking scandal earlier this year - the three stars were called to give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry and told how they had had their voicemails, emails and other private messages intercepted by private investigators working on behalf of tabloid reporters.
The sporting world mourned the death of boxing great Joe Frazier at the age of 67, just days after it was revealed he was battling liver cancer, while the hip-hop industry was rocked by the passing of rap icon Heavy D, who collapsed outside his Los Angeles home and was later declared dead at 44. British moviemaker Ken Russell also passed away, aged 84, and longtime Oscars producer Gil Cates died at 77. Meanwhile, Beatles fans remembered George Harrison on 29 November as fans marked the 10th anniversary of his death.
Veteran pop star George Michael was forced to scrap the remainder of his European tour after he was struck down by a serious bout of pneumonia; Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb also spent time in hospital after suffering abdominal pains, and Adele and Keith Urban had a quiet month as they both recovered from vocal cord surgery, while heavy rock fans rejoiced as the original members of Black Sabbath announced they would be reuniting for a new album and tour in 2012.
It was ladies' night at the American Music Awards as Taylor Swift and Adele walked away with three honours each, while Lady Gaga reigned over the MTV Europe Music Awards and newlyweds Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton ruled the Country Music Association Awards by taking home the two top vocalist prizes. November also saw Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher end weeks of speculation about their marriage by calling it quits, while Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles tied the knot and Anne Hathaway began making plans to wed boyfriend Adam Schulman, and former The Hills star Kristin Cavallari and American footballer Jay Cutler became engaged again, months after they broke off their initial plans to marry.
And it was a busy month for the film industry - the latest Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn - Part 1, landed the biggest global debut in the film franchise's history, thanks to a massive $284 million (£177.5 million) opening weekend haul; Golden Globes bosses decided to bring back controversial comedian Ricky Gervais to host his third prizegiving in 2012; Billy Crystal stepped in for Eddie Murphy as the host of the 2012 Academy Awards a day after the comic and producer pal Brett Ratner resigned, and the race for the Oscars kicked off with the Gotham Independent Film Awards, where Terrence Malick's Tree of Life and Mike Mills' acclaimed Beginners made history when they became the first films to tie for the Best Feature prize in the ceremony's 21-year history.
December
The holiday bells were peeling for newlyweds A.J. McLean, actress Judy Greer, reality TV star Jeff Probst and Yeah Yeah Yeahs rocker Karen O, while Sinead O'Connor married an addiction counsellor in Las Vegas only to call off the union 16 days later. There were also splits for actress Debra Messing and Chaz Bono.
Britney Spears led the month's bride and grooms-to-be when she accepted former agent Jason Trawick's proposal on his 40th birthday, while Steven Tyler, John Legend, Matthew McConaughey, basketball legend Michael Jordan and Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood all popped the question to their girlfriends - and there was baby news for new dads Robert De Niro, Halle Berry's ex Eric Benet, actor Charlie Day, Westlife star Kian Egan, actress/singer Fantasia Barrino, Essence Atkins and pop star Dev, while actress Alyson Hannigan, Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, Kings of Leon star Caleb Followill's supermodel wife Lily Aldridge, Alessandra Ambrosio and Irish singer Andrea Corr announced they were pregnant.
There was drama for rapper Tyler, The Creator, who was arrested for alleged acts of vandalism during a show in Hollywood; singer Christina Perri, who was attacked in a car-jacking incident; Barry Manilow, who underwent hip surgery, and Morrissey, whose concert in Puebla, Mexico was evacuated following an earthquake, while Britain's Prince Philip and R&B star Etta James spent Christmas in hospital.
Lindsay Lohan bared all for Playboy magazine; Adam Lambert was arrested in Finland following a pre-Christmas bust-up with his boyfriend; rapper The Game halted a gig in Norway to confront a bottle-throwing fan; boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a 2010 fight with his ex; a man who leaked an unfinished new Madonna song online was arrested in Spain, and Michael Douglas' incarcerated son Cameron was handed an extra four-and-a-half years behind bars for another drug conviction.
And there was yet more drama for Terrence Howard, who requested a restraining order against his wife; model Lauren Scruggs, who lost her hand and an eye in a freak plane propeller accident; Hollywood couple Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart, who had to vacate their home after high winds brought a tree crashing into their living room, and pop star Selena Gomez suffered a family tragedy when her mother miscarried.
Meanwhile, Jodie Foster's estranged father was jailed for five years after he was found guilty of a property scam; Angelina Jolie was sued by a Croatian journalist who alleged his chronicle of the Bosnian War inspired her directorial debut; Kirsten Dunst won a restraining order against an obsessed French fan; an extra died of a heart attack while shooting The Dark Knight Rises in New York; Goodfellas actor Tony Darrow was sentenced to six months behind bars for arranging a real-life mob beating, and Charlie Sheen had to change his phone number when he accidentally tweeted it to his followers.
The month's big winners included singer Melanie Amaro, who became the first U.S. X Factor winner; Julio Iglesias, who was named Spain's best-selling recording artist of all time; Russell Simmons, who was crowned PETA's Person of the Year; Chaka Khan, who won permanent custody of her granddaughter; Lady Gaga, who was hailed the year's highest earning female musician, and Taylor Swift who picked up Billboard magazine's coveted Woman of The Year honour.
Also winning in December: Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who were all announced as the members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2012, and Twilight star Kristen Stewart, who was named Forbes magazine's Most Lucrative Star. Adele dominated the year's end album and singles polls; Jason Newsted reunited with Metallica for their 30th anniversary bash in San Francisco, and Martin Scorsese's first 3D movie Hugo was the surprise Best Film winner at the National Board of Review Awards in America.
In other movie news, Transformers: Dark of The Moon was named the year's most mistake-ridden film; Orson Welles' Citizen Kane Oscar sold at auction for $861,000; Drive dominated the Satellite Awards while The Help, The Artist and The Descendants picked up the lion's share of nominations for the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Angelina Jolie's directorial debut, In The Land of Blood and Honey, also picked up Golden Globes nods and she was named the 2012 recipient of the Stanley Kramer Award at the Producer's Guild of America Awards.
In music news, Amy Winehouse's posthumous album debuted at number one in Britain; 30 Seconds To Mars broke a concert record at a show in New York - their 309th in a single album cycle, and Gucci Mane was released from prison.
Wrapping up the month, Oscar winner Colin Firth was immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds in London; Men's Health magazine bosses crowned Jennifer Aniston the Hottest Woman of All Time; Liz Taylor's diamonds and gems set a new auction record by becoming the most valuable private jewellery collection; Lmfao were forced to abandon a gig in Honduras after a fire broke out at the venue; Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins announced her split from fiance Gethin Jones, and Coldplay rang in 2012 with a $1.6 million gig in Abu Dhabi.
And the last month of the year saw the notable deaths of actor Bill McKinney, soul stars Dobie Gray and Howard Tate, M*A*S*H regular Harry Morgan, Clark Gable and Loretta Young's love child Judy Lewis, actress Doe Avedon Siegel, former child star Susan Gordon, country singer Billie Jo Spears, Aussie actor Graham Bown, world leaders Vaclav Havel and Kim Jong-Il, songwriter Ralph MacDonald, Kojak star Dan Frazer, directors Don Sharp and Yoshimitsu Morita, writer Christopher Hitchens and Tarzan's chimp sidekick Cheetah, who died of liver failure, aged 80.
July
The month of July was overshadowed by the sudden and shocking death of British singer Amy Winehouse. The Back to Black hitmaker was found dead at her home in London at the age of 27 and the news sent the world of showbusiness into mourning. Tributes poured in from both fans and famous friends following the tragedy, and Winehouse's music shot back into the charts.
The headlines were also dominated by celebrity divorces as Jennifer Lopez announced her split from husband of seven years, Marc Anthony, the father of her young twins, Max and Emme. Arnold Schwarzenegger's marriage also came to an abrupt end as his wife Maria Shriver filed for divorce following revelations the actor/politician fathered a lovechild with the family's housekeeper.
Scarlett Johansson's divorce from Ryan Reynolds was finalised and Patricia Arquette's split from husband Thomas Jane was also made official.
In happier news, all eyes were on Monaco as the world geared up for the second royal wedding of the year, following the union of Britain’s Prince William and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge in April. In the same month as the British royals flew to Canada to begin their first international tour as a married couple, Prince Albert of Monaco married his fiancee, South African beauty Charlene Wittstock. The couple exchanged vows in two ceremonies in Monte Carlo and the former swimmer became her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco. British supermodel Kate Moss also became a married woman as she wed rocker Jamie Hince in a lavish ceremony in the English countryside, while it was also an exciting month for the Beckham family as former Spice Girls star Victoria, already mother to three boys, gave birth to her first daughter, Harper Seven.
There was also baby joy for Hollywood actress Kate Hudson - she welcomed a son called Bingham with her rocker fiance Matt Bellamy. Singer Jewel, actress Selma Blair and former Fugees star Lauryn Hill also became parents. British artist/director Sam Taylor-Wood also hit headlines after she confirmed she was expecting a second baby with her 21-year-old fiance, actor Aaron Johnson, a year after the birth of their daughter. The couple met on the set of their 2009 film Nowhere Boy and became parents together in 2010.
July also saw troubled British rocker Pete Doherty granted his freedom after serving less than half of his six-month prison sentence for cocaine possession. Another beleaguered star to walk free from jail was rapper Dmx, who served seven months behind bars for a probation violation. However, David Gilmour’s son Charlie found himself on the other side of the prison walls as he was ordered to serve 16 months in jail for his part in the 2010 student riots in London. The Pink Floyd star’s son was charged with violent disorder for causing chaos in the British capital and swinging from a flag on the city’s Cenotaph war memorial. (Lr/Zn)
August
The usual serenity of the summer months was shattered this year when Kate Winslet cheated death in a devastating inferno at Richard Branson's luxury island home, and a string of British stars appealed for calm as widespread rioting broke out in the U.K.
Winslet was holidaying at Virgin boss Branson's Necker Island retreat when lightning struck the property, sparking a huge blaze which gutted the home. Her party of 20 miraculously escaped unscathed - and Winslet was later hailed a heroine after it emerged she carried Branson's 90-year-old mother from the property during the drama.
As unrest, looting, and arson broke out for several nights in the U.K., showbiz stars including Idris Elba, Natasha Bedingfield and Boy George called for calm, and there was also bad news for Sir Paul McCartney - who learned his phone had been hacked by the tabloid press - and veteran actress Margot Kidder, who was arrested during an environment protest at the White House.
Tragedy struck at the Indiana State Fair, when a horrific stage collapse left seven revellers dead and more than 40 injured, actor Rowan Atkinson was treated in hospital after wrecking his rare sports car by crashing it into a tree, and French actor Gerard Depardieu was left red-faced when he was thrown off a plane in Paris, France for urinating in the cabin after he was refused access to the toilet during take-off.
It was ladies night at the MTV Video Music Awards as Katy Perry, Britney Spears and Lady Gaga took home two honours each - and Beyonce announced her pregnancy news. And at the Teen Choice Awards, Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez were crowned queens of the event when they scooped whopping 11 awards between them.
Kings of Leon finally succumbed to their relentless touring schedule and axed their remaining U.S. dates to allow frontman Caleb Followill to recover from "vocal issues and exhaustion", Aerosmith rocker Tom Hamilton and Deep Purple star Jon Lord both announced they were battling cancer, Bono was hospitalised with chest pains, and Norwegian pop band A-ha thrilled fans by announcing they were to reform.
In family news, Kiss star Paul Stanley became a father again, and there were also welcome additions for Ethan Hawke, funnywoman Tina Fey, illusionist David Copperfield, Jessica Alba, and Benicio del Toro, who fathered a child with Rod Stewart's daughter Kimberly.
There were wedding bells for country singer Chely Wright and filmmaker Sofia Coppola, but romance took a plunge for George Michael and Geri Halliwell, who both split from their partners. Also joining the singles club was Arctic Monkeys rocker Alex Turner, who broke up with MTV presenter Alexa Chung after four years together.
The showbiz world bid farewell to songwriting legend Jerry Leiber, who died of cardiopulmonary failure at the age of 78, Police Academy star Charles 'Bubba' Smith, Bollywood veteran Shammi Kapoor, blues legend David 'Honeyboy' Edwards, Warrant rocker Jani Lane, and Motown hitmaker Nickolas Ashford. (Zn/Lr)
September
September was a month rapper T.I. would like to both remember and forget - he completed an 11-month prison sentence for a probation violation only to run into legal trouble again soon after his initial release for conducting illegal business deals on his way to a halfway house. It wasn't a great month for Madonna either - her movie take on the romance between Wallis Simpson and Edward VIII was savaged by critics at the Venice Film Festival, while her ex-husband Guy Ritchie became a dad again.
Celine Dion was left shaken up after an intruder was found running a bath at her Montreal, Canada home; Neil Diamond revealed his engagement, and Dr. Conrad Murray's involuntary manslaughter trial got underway in Los Angeles as prosecutors attempted to prove the medic was responsible for Michael Jackson's death.
R.E.M. announced they were splitting after 31 years; My Chemical Romance fired drummer Michael Pedicone after accusing him of stealing from them; Boyzone singer Ronan Keating swam the Irish Sea for Cancer Research in the U.K., and Sir Paul McCartney became a grandfather again and was named the MusiCares Person of the Year - while he also celebrated as his first ballet score debuted in New York.
The Amy Winehouse Foundation was launched on what would have been the tragic singer's 28th birthday, and the star's Body & Soul duet with Tony Bennett became a hit, making the 85-year-old crooner the oldest living artist to have a single in America's Hot 100.
Eddie Murphy was confirmed as the host for the 2012 Oscars; model Lauren Bush became Lauren Lauren when she exchanged vows with Ralph Lauren's son David; British funnyman David Walliams braved the chills of the River Thames and a stomach bug to complete a charity 140-mile swim in eight days.
Actress Evan Rachel Wood lost a tooth during a boozy night out in Paris; Reese Witherspoon was hospitalised after she was hit by a car while out jogging in Santa Monica, California; soul legend Chaka Khan won temporary custody of her granddaughter after claiming the girl's mother was struggling with drug abuse issues, and British The Saturdays singer Una Healy announced she was pregnant.
Inxs dropped frontman J.D. fortune for a second time and replaced him with Ciaran Gribbin; Austin Powers henchman Joseph Son was sentenced to life behind bars for a Christmas Eve rape in 1990, and George Clooney went public with his new girl, Stacey Kiebler, at the Toronto Film Festival in Canada.
Ashton Kutcher had a month of ups and downs - his debut on TV sitcom Two and a Half Men was a big hit as 28 million Americans tuned in, but then came the news that his marriage to Demi Moore was in trouble amid infidelity rumours. Comedienne Wanda Sykes opened up about her breast cancer battle and double mastectomy; Sharon Stone won a restraining order against an obsessed fan and promptly put the home he visited uninvited on the market, and reality TV star and filmmaker Jack Osbourne announced his engagement to actress Lisa Stelly and followed that up with the news he was to become a dad.
Third time was not the charm for Clueless star Stacy Dash, who announced her plans to divorce husband number three, Emmanuel Xuereb, and X-Men star James Marsden's wife also joined the divorce club as she filed papers against her husband. Elizabeth Hurley's love life was on the up - she accepted cricket star Shane Warne's wedding proposal just three months after divorcing Arun Nayar.
Meanwhile, Elton John launched his new Million Dollar Piano residency in Las Vegas; Smokey Robinson accepted the coveted Ella Award at the Society of Singers Gala, and the month wrapped up with Shania Twain's alleged stalker pleading guilty to harassing the singer in court in Ontario, Canada.
Among September's Hollywood weddings, Amy Smart married reality TV star Carter Oosterhouse; Cougar Town co-stars David Rogers and Sally Pressman became man and wife, and model-turned-actress Molly Sims wed in a Napa Valley vineyard in California. There were also nuptials for British filmmaker Michael Winner and DJ/producer Mark Ronson, while R&B singer Keyshia Cole and former Friends star David Schwimmer both renewed vows with their spouses in Hawaii and London, respectively.
There was baby news for model Jodie Kidd, who gave birth to a son; actress Mary McCormack, who became a mum for the third time, and January Jones, who welcomed Xander Dane to the world while staying mum about the tot's father. Actors Emily Deschanel, Ana Ortiz, Mike Myers, Danny McBride and Jenna Fischer also became new parents. In the music world, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown gave birth to her third daughter, and country star John Rich and former Pussycat Dolls member Carmit Bachar welcomed babies too.
On September's sick list were rocker Scott Weiland and pop stars Katy Perry and Adele, who both scrapped shows due to illness, while Megadeth headbanger Dave Mustaine underwent surgery for a serious neck injury.
The month's big winners included movie mogul Tyler Perry, who was named Forbes magazine's Highest Paid Man in Entertainment; actor Michael Fassbender and director Alexander Sokurov, who claimed Best Actor and Best Film honours, respectively, for Shame and Faust at the Venice Film Festival. Gritty TV drama Boardwalk Empire picked up eight Emmy Awards; Calle 13 landed a record 10 Latin Grammy Award nominations, and Happy Days star Henry Winkler picked up an honorary Order of the British Empire medal at the British Embassy in Washington, D.C.
Also winning: P.J. Harvey, who scooped the Mercury Prize in Britain, Arcade Fire, who claimed Canada's Polaris Prize, and U2 and Rolling Stone Keith Richards, who were named GQ magazine's Men of the Year.
September's losers included Scarlett Johansson, who was left exposed in a series of leaked naked phone photos; Cameron Diaz, who split from baseball beau Alex Rodriguez, and John Travolta, whose beloved Mercedes-Benz was stolen outside a Jaguar dealership in Santa Monica, while his Swordfish co-star Halle Berry broke her foot while on location in Spain.
Meanwhile, we said a sad goodbye to a slew of famous faces, including actors Andy Whitfield and Cliff Robertson; beloved TV stars Mary Fickett and Vesta Williams; actor Jack Garner; French DJ Mehdi Faveris-Essadi; blues great Willie 'Big Eyes' Smith; R&B hitmaker Vesta Williams; gospel icon Jessy Dixon; celebrated British writer/producer David Croft; Happy Gilmore star Frances Bay, and moviemakers David Pressman, Charles Dubin, George Kachar and Paul Hunt. (Kl/Mt)
October
October was a big month for celebrity weddings - funnyman Seth Rogen tied the knot with longtime girlfriend Lauren Miller, Twilight star Nikki Reed married singer/songwriter Paul McDonald, and former Beverly Hills, 90210 actress Shannen Doherty walked down the aisle for the third time when she exchanged vows with celebrity photographer Kurt Iswarienko. Also hoping to make it third-time lucky was Robin Williams, who wed graphic designer Susan Schneider.
Also taking the plunge was Kiss rocker Gene Simmons, who married his girlfriend of 28 years, Shannon Tweed, and Sir Paul McCartney, who exchanged vows with American heiress Nancy Shevell on what would have been his former Beatles bandmate John Lennon’s 71st birthday.
And Sex & the City star Mario Cantone made good use of New York's new gay rights bill by solidifying his love for longtime partner Jerry Dixon.
A number of other stars announced their intention to wed in October - NCIS: Los Angeles star Eric Christian Olsen proposed to girlfriend Sarah Wright and Trace Cyrus popped the question to Disney actress Brenda Song. And actress Kaley Cuoco was sporting a new sparkler after boyfriend Josh 'Lazie' Resnik got down on bended knee. Also officially off the market were former child star Frankie Muniz, The Devil Wears Prada actor Stanley Tucci, rapper The Game and Kurt Cobain and Courtney Love's grown-up little girl Francis Bean Cobain.
A number of other celebrities were prepping their homes for babies - movie star Bruce Willis, American footballer Tony Romo, former Dawson's Creek hunk James Van Der Beek, and actress Kaitlin Olson all announced they are expecting little ones, and Jessica Simpson ended months of speculation by announcing she was pregnant.
And October's new parents included Ne-Yo, who welcomed a baby boy, model Ali Landry, who gave birth to her second child, actress Spencer Grammer, who became a first time mum, and France's First Lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, who became a mum for the second time when baby Giulia was born. Reality TV star Tori Spelling took home baby number three, as did Jackass funnyman Johnny Knoxville. And Sex & the City beauty Kristin Davis, The Help actress Viola Davis and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation veteran Mariska Hargitay all adopted babies.
But it wasn't such a happy month for rapper Rick Ross, who suffered two seizures on his way to a concert, or socialite Kim Kardashian who filed for divorce from husband Kris Humphries after just 72 days of marriage.
In other news, Star Trek actor Zachary Quinto announced he was gay and troubled actress Lindsay Lohan had her probation revoked after failing to complete her required community service hours. She also faced a limousine lawsuit for allegedly neglecting to pay a bill, her dad was arrested - twice, and she was served a lawsuit for reportedly attacking a Betty Ford Clinic employee during her stay there last year.
Meanwhile, the stars came out to show their support for the Occupy Wall Street protests, which were originally launched in New York City in a bid to end corporate greed, and the world mourned the loss of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, British TV and radio personality Sir Jimmy Savile, The Charlie Daniels Band keyboard player Joel 'Taz' Digregorio, former Weezer star Mikey Welsh, veteran British actress Betty Driver, The Miracles guitarist Marv Tarplin, pianist Roger Williams and IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon, who died in a horrific car smash at the Indy300.
November
British bachelor Hugh Grant stunned the world when he announced he had a new love in his life - a baby girl he had fathered during a brief relationship with Chinese model/actress Tinglan Hong. He wasn't the only star to join the celebrity parents' club in November - singer Lily Allen had a reason to Smile again after giving birth to a daughter, her first child with new husband Sam Cooper, while newsman Piers Morgan and his wife Celia Walden also became parents to a little girl. Maggie Gyllenhaal and her husband Peter Sarsgaard announced they were expecting their second child, as did reality TV star Kourtney Kardashian and her partner Scott Disick.
Selena Gomez revealed she is set to become a big sister, while Justin Bieber had some unwanted baby news of his own - he found himself at the centre of a paternity scandal following allegations he had impregnated 20-year-old Mariah Yeater following a backstage tryst in Los Angeles last year. The Baby hitmaker denied the claim and Yeater subsequently dropped the lawsuit.
Lindsay Lohan's troubles hit the headlines again after she was sentenced to serve 30 days behind bars for a probation violation, although she was released after less than five hours due to jail overcrowding. Dr. Conrad Murray was not so lucky - he was convicted of involuntary manslaughter relating to the death of Michael Jackson and sentenced to the maximum of four years behind bars.
In other legal matters, country singer Mindy McCready sparked a manhunt after she took her five-year-old son Zander from his father's Florida home without permission; Tim McGraw won a court battle with his record company bosses releasing him from his contract; and TLC star T-Boz declared bankruptcy.
Hugh Grant, Sienna Miller and Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling became driving forces in the push to improve British press standards following the News of the World phone-hacking scandal earlier this year - the three stars were called to give evidence to the Leveson Inquiry and told how they had had their voicemails, emails and other private messages intercepted by private investigators working on behalf of tabloid reporters.
The sporting world mourned the death of boxing great Joe Frazier at the age of 67, just days after it was revealed he was battling liver cancer, while the hip-hop industry was rocked by the passing of rap icon Heavy D, who collapsed outside his Los Angeles home and was later declared dead at 44. British moviemaker Ken Russell also passed away, aged 84, and longtime Oscars producer Gil Cates died at 77. Meanwhile, Beatles fans remembered George Harrison on 29 November as fans marked the 10th anniversary of his death.
Veteran pop star George Michael was forced to scrap the remainder of his European tour after he was struck down by a serious bout of pneumonia; Bee Gees singer Robin Gibb also spent time in hospital after suffering abdominal pains, and Adele and Keith Urban had a quiet month as they both recovered from vocal cord surgery, while heavy rock fans rejoiced as the original members of Black Sabbath announced they would be reuniting for a new album and tour in 2012.
It was ladies' night at the American Music Awards as Taylor Swift and Adele walked away with three honours each, while Lady Gaga reigned over the MTV Europe Music Awards and newlyweds Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton ruled the Country Music Association Awards by taking home the two top vocalist prizes. November also saw Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher end weeks of speculation about their marriage by calling it quits, while Sugarland singer Jennifer Nettles tied the knot and Anne Hathaway began making plans to wed boyfriend Adam Schulman, and former The Hills star Kristin Cavallari and American footballer Jay Cutler became engaged again, months after they broke off their initial plans to marry.
And it was a busy month for the film industry - the latest Twilight movie, Breaking Dawn - Part 1, landed the biggest global debut in the film franchise's history, thanks to a massive $284 million (£177.5 million) opening weekend haul; Golden Globes bosses decided to bring back controversial comedian Ricky Gervais to host his third prizegiving in 2012; Billy Crystal stepped in for Eddie Murphy as the host of the 2012 Academy Awards a day after the comic and producer pal Brett Ratner resigned, and the race for the Oscars kicked off with the Gotham Independent Film Awards, where Terrence Malick's Tree of Life and Mike Mills' acclaimed Beginners made history when they became the first films to tie for the Best Feature prize in the ceremony's 21-year history.
December
The holiday bells were peeling for newlyweds A.J. McLean, actress Judy Greer, reality TV star Jeff Probst and Yeah Yeah Yeahs rocker Karen O, while Sinead O'Connor married an addiction counsellor in Las Vegas only to call off the union 16 days later. There were also splits for actress Debra Messing and Chaz Bono.
Britney Spears led the month's bride and grooms-to-be when she accepted former agent Jason Trawick's proposal on his 40th birthday, while Steven Tyler, John Legend, Matthew McConaughey, basketball legend Michael Jordan and Lady Antebellum's Dave Haywood all popped the question to their girlfriends - and there was baby news for new dads Robert De Niro, Halle Berry's ex Eric Benet, actor Charlie Day, Westlife star Kian Egan, actress/singer Fantasia Barrino, Essence Atkins and pop star Dev, while actress Alyson Hannigan, Bollywood star Shilpa Shetty, Kings of Leon star Caleb Followill's supermodel wife Lily Aldridge, Alessandra Ambrosio and Irish singer Andrea Corr announced they were pregnant.
There was drama for rapper Tyler, The Creator, who was arrested for alleged acts of vandalism during a show in Hollywood; singer Christina Perri, who was attacked in a car-jacking incident; Barry Manilow, who underwent hip surgery, and Morrissey, whose concert in Puebla, Mexico was evacuated following an earthquake, while Britain's Prince Philip and R&B star Etta James spent Christmas in hospital.
Lindsay Lohan bared all for Playboy magazine; Adam Lambert was arrested in Finland following a pre-Christmas bust-up with his boyfriend; rapper The Game halted a gig in Norway to confront a bottle-throwing fan; boxer Floyd Mayweather, Jr. was sentenced to 90 days in jail for a 2010 fight with his ex; a man who leaked an unfinished new Madonna song online was arrested in Spain, and Michael Douglas' incarcerated son Cameron was handed an extra four-and-a-half years behind bars for another drug conviction.
And there was yet more drama for Terrence Howard, who requested a restraining order against his wife; model Lauren Scruggs, who lost her hand and an eye in a freak plane propeller accident; Hollywood couple Eric Dane and Rebecca Gayheart, who had to vacate their home after high winds brought a tree crashing into their living room, and pop star Selena Gomez suffered a family tragedy when her mother miscarried.
Meanwhile, Jodie Foster's estranged father was jailed for five years after he was found guilty of a property scam; Angelina Jolie was sued by a Croatian journalist who alleged his chronicle of the Bosnian War inspired her directorial debut; Kirsten Dunst won a restraining order against an obsessed French fan; an extra died of a heart attack while shooting The Dark Knight Rises in New York; Goodfellas actor Tony Darrow was sentenced to six months behind bars for arranging a real-life mob beating, and Charlie Sheen had to change his phone number when he accidentally tweeted it to his followers.
The month's big winners included singer Melanie Amaro, who became the first U.S. X Factor winner; Julio Iglesias, who was named Spain's best-selling recording artist of all time; Russell Simmons, who was crowned PETA's Person of the Year; Chaka Khan, who won permanent custody of her granddaughter; Lady Gaga, who was hailed the year's highest earning female musician, and Taylor Swift who picked up Billboard magazine's coveted Woman of The Year honour.
Also winning in December: Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys and the Red Hot Chili Peppers, who were all announced as the members of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's Class of 2012, and Twilight star Kristen Stewart, who was named Forbes magazine's Most Lucrative Star. Adele dominated the year's end album and singles polls; Jason Newsted reunited with Metallica for their 30th anniversary bash in San Francisco, and Martin Scorsese's first 3D movie Hugo was the surprise Best Film winner at the National Board of Review Awards in America.
In other movie news, Transformers: Dark of The Moon was named the year's most mistake-ridden film; Orson Welles' Citizen Kane Oscar sold at auction for $861,000; Drive dominated the Satellite Awards while The Help, The Artist and The Descendants picked up the lion's share of nominations for the Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Angelina Jolie's directorial debut, In The Land of Blood and Honey, also picked up Golden Globes nods and she was named the 2012 recipient of the Stanley Kramer Award at the Producer's Guild of America Awards.
In music news, Amy Winehouse's posthumous album debuted at number one in Britain; 30 Seconds To Mars broke a concert record at a show in New York - their 309th in a single album cycle, and Gucci Mane was released from prison.
Wrapping up the month, Oscar winner Colin Firth was immortalised in wax at Madame Tussauds in London; Men's Health magazine bosses crowned Jennifer Aniston the Hottest Woman of All Time; Liz Taylor's diamonds and gems set a new auction record by becoming the most valuable private jewellery collection; Lmfao were forced to abandon a gig in Honduras after a fire broke out at the venue; Welsh opera star Katherine Jenkins announced her split from fiance Gethin Jones, and Coldplay rang in 2012 with a $1.6 million gig in Abu Dhabi.
And the last month of the year saw the notable deaths of actor Bill McKinney, soul stars Dobie Gray and Howard Tate, M*A*S*H regular Harry Morgan, Clark Gable and Loretta Young's love child Judy Lewis, actress Doe Avedon Siegel, former child star Susan Gordon, country singer Billie Jo Spears, Aussie actor Graham Bown, world leaders Vaclav Havel and Kim Jong-Il, songwriter Ralph MacDonald, Kojak star Dan Frazer, directors Don Sharp and Yoshimitsu Morita, writer Christopher Hitchens and Tarzan's chimp sidekick Cheetah, who died of liver failure, aged 80.
- 1/1/2012
- WENN
That magical drape called sari is spotted not just in the Indian woman.s wardrobe, it has international connoisseurs too. From Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen to heiress Paris Hilton, they have all sported it, though like a dress.One of the most talked about socialites, Hilton is known for sporting high-end Western wear. But she turned desi when she draped a sari for the cover shoot of an Indian fashion magazine and said that she adored the six-yard wonder by designer Rocky S.Not only that. For her first formal appearance during her three-day visit to Mumbai, the 30-year-old wore a coral pink Grecian sari-inspired gown.Bundchen too wore sari for a magazine cover.Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar, Melody Thornton, Jessica Sutta, Ashley Roberts and Kimberly Wyatt from the American pop girl group Pussycat Dolls flaunted heavily embellished black sequin saris during the New York fashion week in 2008.One wonders...
- 9/28/2011
- Filmicafe
Former Pussycat Doll Carmit Bachar has given birth to a baby girl. The singer posted on Twitter that she and fiancé Kevin Whitaker welcomed a healthy daughter named Keala Rose last week. She tweeted: "The journey was long but our precious baby girl has arrived." Bachar also thanked her fans for bombarding her Twitter page with good wishes for her newborn daughter and explained why she chose the name Keala. "Thank you all for the beautiful messages & support. This was an incredible experience & new chapter in life. Keala means 'the path' in Hawaiin (sic)," (more)...
- 9/26/2011
- by By Justin Harp
- Digital Spy
Adam Lambert is always reaching out to other stars via Twitter and last night, his fans stood proud once more as the American Idol star showed just why he’s so popular and took time to congratulate a fellow artist.
Former Pussycat Dolls singer Carmit Bachar revealed on the micro blogging site that she is expecting her first baby and told her followers:
“Omg… I’m gonna be a mommy!!! #stillcantbelieveit.”
Lambert was quick to respond and tweeted back to Nicole Scherzinger’s pal:
@IamCarmit a Great mommy.”
To make matters even better, a large number of Adam’s followers (of which he has more than a million) retweeted his message, sending the mommy love to the 36 year old singer.
Bachar left The Pussycat Dolls in February 2008. She is currently recording her debut album with a debut solo single to be released in 2011.
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Former Pussycat Dolls singer Carmit Bachar revealed on the micro blogging site that she is expecting her first baby and told her followers:
“Omg… I’m gonna be a mommy!!! #stillcantbelieveit.”
Lambert was quick to respond and tweeted back to Nicole Scherzinger’s pal:
@IamCarmit a Great mommy.”
To make matters even better, a large number of Adam’s followers (of which he has more than a million) retweeted his message, sending the mommy love to the 36 year old singer.
Bachar left The Pussycat Dolls in February 2008. She is currently recording her debut album with a debut solo single to be released in 2011.
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- 7/4/2011
- by Sarah
- Unreality
HollywoodNews.com: Adam Mitchel Lambert (born January 29, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter, and actor from San Diego, California. In May 2009, he finished as the runner-up on the eighth season of American Idol. The Times identified Lambert as one of the few openly gay mainstream pop artists to launch a career on a major label in the United States.
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Early Life
Lambert released his debut album, For Your Entertainment, in November 2009, via RCA Records/19 Recordings. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in December 2009, selling 198,000 copies in the United States in the first week. In 2010, Lambert was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Whataya Want from Me”.
Adam Lambert was born in Indianapolis,...
Adam Lambert ◄ Back Next ►Picture 1 of 11
Adam Lambert - Adam Lambert with Orianthi in Concert at Ryman
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Adam Lambert - Adam Lambert with Orianthi in Concert at Ryman
Early Life
Lambert released his debut album, For Your Entertainment, in November 2009, via RCA Records/19 Recordings. The album debuted at number three on the Billboard 200 in December 2009, selling 198,000 copies in the United States in the first week. In 2010, Lambert was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for “Whataya Want from Me”.
Adam Lambert was born in Indianapolis,...
- 6/19/2011
- by Josh Abraham
- Hollywoodnews.com
Kimberly Wyatt is working with her former The Pussycat Dolls bandmate Ashley Roberts again. The pair, who both announced their departures from the girl group within days of each other in February, have since collaborated for Kimberly's debut single with her new group Her Majesty And The Wolves.
"I brought Ashley to help with the choreography and we danced together on 'Stars In your Eyes' which is the first single," Kimberly, 28, exclusively told Bang Showbiz. "I love collaborations! They are the best thing to do when you're being creative."
Kimberly, who appeared in the original line up of The Pussycat Dolls with Ashley, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Carmit Bachar, is also "definitely" open to the idea of working with the other ex-members of the group.
She added, "I'm always going to collaborate when it comes to dancing and choreography and it just so happened that Ashley was my first one,...
"I brought Ashley to help with the choreography and we danced together on 'Stars In your Eyes' which is the first single," Kimberly, 28, exclusively told Bang Showbiz. "I love collaborations! They are the best thing to do when you're being creative."
Kimberly, who appeared in the original line up of The Pussycat Dolls with Ashley, Nicole Scherzinger, Jessica Sutta, Melody Thornton and Carmit Bachar, is also "definitely" open to the idea of working with the other ex-members of the group.
She added, "I'm always going to collaborate when it comes to dancing and choreography and it just so happened that Ashley was my first one,...
- 10/16/2010
- by celebrity-mania.com
- Celebrity Mania
Operation Smile, a worldwide children’s medical charity, honored Harrison Ford, John Stamos and Susan Casden at its 9th Annual Smile Gala on September 24, 2010, at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Access Hollywood host Billy Bush served as Master of Ceremonies and Jenna Ushkowitz and Kevin McHale of Glee performed.
Special guests attending the gala included Operation Smile Ambassadors John Salley, who served as guest auctioneer, Carmit Bachar, Deidre Hall, Donald Trump, Jr. and Vanessa Trump. A highlight of the evening included a performance by Philippine Smile Ambassador Chadleen Lacdo-o. More than $1.5 million was raised to benefit the organization.
Operation Smile Co-founder and CEO Dr. William P. Magee presented the John Connor Humanitarian Service Award to Calista Flockhart on behalf of legendary actor and humanitarian Harrison Ford who was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. The John Connor Humanitarian Service Award is presented to those individuals who have demonstrated their...
Special guests attending the gala included Operation Smile Ambassadors John Salley, who served as guest auctioneer, Carmit Bachar, Deidre Hall, Donald Trump, Jr. and Vanessa Trump. A highlight of the evening included a performance by Philippine Smile Ambassador Chadleen Lacdo-o. More than $1.5 million was raised to benefit the organization.
Operation Smile Co-founder and CEO Dr. William P. Magee presented the John Connor Humanitarian Service Award to Calista Flockhart on behalf of legendary actor and humanitarian Harrison Ford who was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict. The John Connor Humanitarian Service Award is presented to those individuals who have demonstrated their...
- 9/30/2010
- Look to the Stars
Barbara Moore at the 2010 Celebrity Catwalk Fashion Show at Boulevard 3 Nightclub in Hollywood.Photo copyright by Amanda Meredith / PR Photos. Jessica Hall at the 2010 Celebrity Catwalk Fashion Show at Boulevard 3 Nightclub in Hollywood.Photo copyright by Amanda Meredith / PR Photos. Barbara Moore at the 2010 Celebrity Catwalk Fashion Show at Boulevard 3 Nightclub in Hollywood.Photo copyright by Amanda Meredith / PR Photos.tos Carmit Bachar at the 2010 Celebrity Catwalk Fashion Show at Boulevard 3 Nightclub in Hollywood.Photo copyright by Amanda Meredith / PR Photos. 09/10/2010 - Lauri Peterson - 2010 Celebrity Catwalk Fashion Show at Boulevard 3 Nightclub - Boulevard 3 Nightclub - Hollywood, CA, USA © Amanda Meredith / PR Photos...
- 9/16/2010
- by James Wray
- Monsters and Critics
Forgetting Sarah Marshall's Kristen Bell will be tapping into her bitchy side for one of the main roles in Burlesque. In the musical drama, Christina Aguilera will play a fresh-off-the-bus waif with a solid voice who fins work at a neo-burlesque club in Los Angeles (think the Pussycat Dolls meets Cabaret). But there's trouble when Aguilera becomes a rising star among the sexy dancers - lead performer Nikki (Bell) starts to unravel when she discovers the new competition for the spotlight. Yes, it could so easily descend into the...
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- 10/9/2009
- by James White
- TotalFilm
It.s official. We now know the name of the best movie of 2010. It.s called Burlesque and while it seemed like a good idea back when it just starred Christina Aguilera, now that THR says Kristen Bell will co-star as her rival, I.m ready to go ahead and pre-emptively award the 2010 Best Picture Oscar. The film is a musical drama directed by Steve Antin. In it Aguilera plays a small town girl who makes it big in a Los Angeles burlesque club. Remember Christina Aguilera.s Pussycat Dolls music video? Now imagine that with a scantily clad Kristen Bell as the club.s lead dancer, Nikki, a loose-cannon who spins out of control when Christina starts giving her competition. Presumably, whoever jiggles the most, wins. Of course it.s not all good news and this may hurt the film.s best picture chances: Cher has already been cast...
- 10/9/2009
- cinemablend.com
You know what I love about McG? In one of my all-time favorite Television Critics Association press tour panels, McG tried convincing the room that some CW reality show about the Pussycat Dolls was actually reflective of a new wave of feminism. That same McG, he of the female empowerment epics "Charlie's Angels" and "Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle," used a goodly chunk of his Saturday (Feb. 28) afternoon WonderCon panel to lobby Warner Brothers executives to protect the artistic integrity of "Terminator Salvation." Or, at the very least, he used the time to lobby on the behalf of co-star Moon Bloodgood's...
- 3/1/2009
- by Daniel Fienberg
- Hitfix
Britney Spears is taking the next step in her comeback by getting ready to hit the road. In a series of new photos posted on BritneySpears.com, the singer – dressed in low-slung sweatpants and a barely-there cut-off T-shirt exposing her toned bod – is shown in rehearsals for her upcoming tour. On March 3, Spears, 27, will hit the road for the first time in five years with her 27-city, North American The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour, starting in New Orleans and guest-starring the Pussycat Dolls. After a tough few years in which Spears got divorced, was hospitalized twice and has lived...
- 1/16/2009
- by Marla Lehner
- PEOPLE.com
Pussycat Dolls have revealed that they are hoping to join Britney Spears on stage next year. The Us girl group, who were recently confirmed as the support act for Spears's North American dates in March and April, want to sing 'I'm A Slave 4 U' and 'Oops... I Did It Again' alongside the star. When asked whether a live duet is likely to happen, Kimberly Wyatt told Digital Spy: "I hope so! I'm sure we'll have a lot of tricks up our sleeves when we go on tour and hopefully that will be one (more)...
- 12/12/2008
- by By Nick Levine
- Digital Spy
The Circus is coming to town! After a five-year hiatus from touring, Britney Spears is going back on the road with a 27-city North American tour that will begin in March, the singer announced on Tuesday's edition of Good Morning America, where she also celebrated her 27th birthday . The singer – whose sixth studio album, Circus, was also released Tuesday – will kick off The Circus Starring Britney Spears 2009 Tour in New Orleans on March 3, with guests the Pussycat Dolls. After wrapping the North American leg in Chicago on April 28, she'll also play London on June 3 and 4. Tickets go on sale Saturday,...
- 12/2/2008
- PEOPLE.com
Britney Spears has finally released her dates for the North American leg of her tour! This girl is going to be busy! Brit kicks things off in New Orleans on March 3rd, and finishes up on April 28th in Illinois. She hits 20 major U.S. cities along the way, so hurry up and get your tickets now! An even bigger incentive to go see Brit live is that the Pussycat Dolls will opening up for her. That’s going to be one sexy ticket!
- 12/2/2008
- Hollyscoop.com
On the eve of her 27th birthday and the release of her new album "Circus" on Tuesday, the dates for Britney Spears' North American tour have just been posted! Britney's tour kicks off in March in her home state of Louisiana, and the pop princess will hit 24 different cities including; Miami, Los Angeles, Las Vegas. The pop girl group, the Pussycat Dolls will be the opening act for Britney’s tour. To find out when Brit will be performing in your area, check out the ticketmaster website.
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- 12/2/2008
- by TheInsider
- TheInsider.com
Pussycat Dolls Star Quits
Latest: Pussycat Dolls singer Carmit Bachar has confirmed she's left the girl group.
Bachar was the only original member of the Los Angeles-based burlesque dance troupe from which the band was formed.
She writes on the Pussycat Dolls' website: "I wanted to be the first to tell you that I'm no longer with the Pussycat Dolls but we will always be sisters forever."
Pussycat Dolls have no plans to replace Bachar and will carry on as a five-piece.
Bachar was the only original member of the Los Angeles-based burlesque dance troupe from which the band was formed.
She writes on the Pussycat Dolls' website: "I wanted to be the first to tell you that I'm no longer with the Pussycat Dolls but we will always be sisters forever."
Pussycat Dolls have no plans to replace Bachar and will carry on as a five-piece.
- 3/10/2008
- WENN
A Pussycat Doll is no more: Singer Carmit Bachar has announced that she has left the sexy pop group. "I wanted to be the first to tell you that I'm no longer with the Pussycat Dolls but we will always be sisters forever," Bachar, 33, wrote Saturday on the group's official Web site, before thanking fans for their "unconditional love and support." The red-headed hottie did not explain why she decided to break from the group – or what she's doing next – though previous reports have suggested that Bachar intends to pursue a solo career. The singer only hinted that: "Exciting news...
- 3/9/2008
- by Bethany Lye
- PEOPLE.com
Pussycat Dolls on the prowl
The CW is moving forward with a reality show featuring The Pussycat Dolls, giving an eight-episode order to a show tentatively titled The Search for the Next Pussycat Doll (HR 3/17). The series, set to air during the 2006-07 season, will feature a group of diverse young women living together and putting their singing ability, dance moves and "sheer self-confidence" to the test as they compete for the chance to become the seventh member of the performing and recording group, whose debut album, PCD, has sold nearly 5 million copies worldwide. The CW said that certain elements of the series will be broadcast live. A nationwide search will get under way immediately to find a select group of hopefuls, who will compete under the guidance of Pussycat Dolls creator and founder Robin Antin. The winner of the series will join The Pussycat Dolls, which includes Ashley Roberts, Melody Thornton, Kimberly Wyatt, Nicole Scherzinger, Carmit Bachar and Jessica Sutta, who also will appear in the series.
- 8/1/2006
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
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