Aretha Franklin’s middle-aged son has been hospitalized. Eddie Franklin, 52, was forced to undergo emergency surgery on Tuesday after being severely beaten by two men and one woman at a gas station in Detroit on Monday night.
Sukkot holiday guide
Sukkot begins this year on Wednesday evening, September 22, 2010, and continues through Friday, September 29, 2010 (followed immediately by the holiday of Simchat Torah). What follows is a how-to guide to the basics of Sukkot observance:
Alexander McQueen memorial takes place in London
Tragic Alexander McQueen was remembered at a memorial service at St Paul’s Cathedral in London.
Ben Affleck hated being fodder for tabloids
Ben Affleck decided to change his life because he was tired of being in gossip magazines. The actor — who was once engaged to singer Jennifer Lopez, but now raises two young children with his actress wife Jennifer Garner – says he hated being tabloid fodder.
Lindsay Lohan fails random drugs test
Lindsay Lohan has failed a random drug test. The star — who was released from rehab Aug. 24 after serving nearly two weeks in jail for a DUI case — reportedly tested positive for cocaine and is now facing 30 days in jail, leaving her family and friends terrified about what is going to happen next.
Leann Rimes defends herself against Wendy Williams
Leann Rimes has been forced to defend herself against Wendy Williams! On Thursday’s episode of the The Wendy Williams Show, Wendy discussed LeAnnn’s recent Shape interview, in which the singer admits to having an affair with actor Eddie Cibrian and explains her reasons for cheating on husband of six years Dean Sheremet.
Paris Hilton avoids jail
Paris Hilton will avoid jail after agreeing a plea deal. The socialite — who was arrested in Las Vegas last month after cocaine was allegedly found in her possession –will plead guilty to two misdemeanors, meaning she will be sentenced to a year of probation but won’t spend time behind bars.
Shia LaBeouf loses his temper with the paparazzi
Shia LaBeouf hates the paparazzi! The Wall Street 2 star has had a number of run-ins with snappers while out and about in LA and even though he knows he shouldn’t, he can’t help snapping back.
Eva Longoria keen for lots of babies
Eva Longoria (35) wants a big family. The Desperate Housewives actress — who has been married to basketball star Tony Parker for three years — insists she is not in a hurry to have children but dreams of a large brood.
George Michael moved to softer prison
George Michael has been moved to a softer prison. The singer was taken from London’s Pentonville prison to Highpoint Prison, Suffolk, East England, where he is expected to serve the rest of his sentence for driving while under the influence of drugs and possession of cannabis.
Cher’s life to be turned into a muscial
Cher’s life is to be made into a musical. Writer-and-director Andy Fickman confirmed he is making a theater production based on the If I Could Turn Back Time singer.
Kelly Preston having an easy pregnancy
Kelly Preston (47) is having an easy pregnancy. The actress — who is due to give birth to her third child with husband John Travolta later this year — is amazed and delighted at how smoothly the last few months have gone.
Adam Lambert denies attacking photographer
The For Your Entertainment hitmaker was accused in a police report filed by a photographer of trying to grab his backpack and camera in a tussle on a Miami beach on Thursday.
Taylor Swift bakes on her days off
Taylor Swift hits the kitchen when she’s got time on her hands. The country music superstar says she has found solace from her hectic career with her pots and pans and a growing recipe list.
Zac Efron and Leonardo DiCaprio are BFFS
Zac Efron has been hanging out with Leonardo DiCaprio! The High School Musical star says he is now buddies with his acting idol after he scored with him at a basketball game.
Rebecca Hall hates talking about herself
The British actress — who stars alongside Ben Affleck in new movie The Town — says she does not find herself to be an endlessly fascinating topic. “I don’t like talking about myself, if I’m honest,” she said.