James Franco responds to UCLA hype

July 9, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Who doesn’t love James Franco? Who can resist those laughing eyes, that knowing grin? You have to love a guy who can accurately portray both James Dean and a lovable pot dealer. That’s why I bring you this video. It’s almost the weekend, and you deserve a good laugh. Last month, James got a lot [...]

Emma Watson candid about wardrobe malfunction

July 9, 2009   5 Comments  

A slight wardrobe malfunction. (Media credit/WireImage)

“At least I’m wearing underwear.”

How do we like Kristen Stewart as Joan Jett?

July 9, 2009   2 Comments  

We kinda owe one to Kristen Stewart after we took part in the media storm gossiping about her almost certainly not true pregnancy. The young actress is getting lots of publicity lately for something besides “Twilight,” the biopic “The Runaways,” where she supposedly shares a passionate kiss with 15-year-old darling Dakota Fanning, who plays Cherie [...]

Lindsay accused of stealing, for real this time

July 8, 2009   Leave a Comment  

According to E! Online, Lindsay Lohan is being accused of stealing the formula for her Sevin Nyne line of spray tanning products. Lohan was questioned in June in regard to jewelry missing from her photo shoot with Elle magazine. Now, Florida chemist Jennifer Sunday filed a lawsuit with the U.S. District Court in Tampa that [...]

McDreamy and other actors in new Nike ad

July 8, 2009   Leave a Comment  

For those of you who can’t get enough of hunky Grey’s star, Patrick Dempsey, (and are tired of hearing about MJ) here’s something to drool over: ‚ McDreamy isn’t just good-looking – he’s pretty too. ‚ And he’s also supporting Nike’s Livestrong campaign against cancer. ‚ Great, whatever, just as long as we get a video of him. [...]

Is Kristen Stewart pregnant with Robert Pattinson’s baby?

July 8, 2009   180 Comments  

You were supposed to wait until the fourth book, tramp!

MJ’s will: Not helpful

July 3, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Michael Jackson’s will was filed Wednesday in a Los Angeles court, revealing successors of his estate and legal guardians of his children, The Huffington Post reported. The 7-year-old will estimates his estate to be worth more than $500 million at that time. It gives his entire estate to a family trust and names his mother [...]

Jay-Z bumps Chris Brown from MJ tribute

July 1, 2009   Leave a Comment  

The Michael Jackson tribute during the BET awards last weekend was supposed to include Chris Brown, but according to Page 6, Jay-Z nipped the comeback in the bud. Brown has been flying mostly under the radar since beating Rihanna, a friend of Jay-Z and his artist, but was supposed to take the stage in honor [...]

Public memorial planned for Jackson

June 30, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Moments ago, CNN confirmed reports that the body of Michael Jackson would be taken to The Neverland Ranch on Thursday where it will be prepared for a public memorial on Friday. A private funeral will be arranged for Sunday.

The state of the Jackson brand

June 29, 2009   Leave a Comment  

It has been days since the King of Pop, Michael Jackson, has passed away, and the future surrounding the estate of his fortune remains a mystery. What is known is the fate of his children. In a statement to the Associated Press, Mr. Jackson’s mother, Katherine, was granted temporary guardianship of the three Jackson children [...]

Jackson doc says no to drugs questions

June 29, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Edward Chernoff, attorney for Michael Jackson’s physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, allegedly the last person to handle Jackson or see him alive, made a statement to the Associated Press that he did not prescribe the drugs rumored to have killed the King of Pop. “Dr. Murray has never prescribed nor administered Demerol to Michael Jackson,” Chernoff [...]

Michael Jackson: The life of a legend

June 26, 2009   5 Comments  

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Blast’s obituary and final reflection.

BET dedicating awards show to Jackson

June 26, 2009   Leave a Comment  

“Words cannot capture the impact Michael Jackson has had on pop culture around the world. He changed the way we hear and feel and move to music; he epitomized what true musical talent and star power really mean. He is and always will be the King of Pop,” said Debra L. Lee, chairman and CEO [...]

Where’s Michael Jackson’s live-in doc?

June 26, 2009   Leave a Comment  

As the world both morns and shrugs-off Michael Jackson’s death, questions over what lead to his fatal cardiac arrest remain unanswered. And they will likely go unanswered for a while. The Huffington Post reported that although his autopsy will take place today, testing could push a conclusion on the cause of death weeks back. Meanwhile, [...]

Mimi Michaels talks ‘Gamer’ with Blast

June 26, 2009   4 Comments  

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We chat with Mimi about her role in the film and working with Gerard Butler.

Michael Jackson dies at 50

June 25, 2009   1 Comment  

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Pop icon Michael Jackson is dead at the age of 50, TMZ.com reports. Jackson died this afternoon after being seized by cardiac arrest in his Holmby Hills home. ‚ Blast Reporter Conception Allen reported that paramedics rushed to the scene at approximately 12:30 this afternoon, but they were too late. ‚ Apparently, when they arrived, he was [...]

Farrah Fawcett dies at 62

June 25, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Farrah Fawcett, star of the famous TV show “Charlie’s Angels,” died this morning at Saint John’s Hospital in Santa Monica, California, according to CNN. Fawcett’s death follows a three year battle she had with cancer. ‚ Fawcett was surrounded by family and friends, including her romantic partner of the last 20 years, Ryan O’Neal. “I loved [...]

Perez apologizes

June 25, 2009   Leave a Comment  

Celebrity blogger Perez Hilton apologized to the gay community for uttering the terrible gay version of the “F-word” during an altercation with members of the Black Eyed Peas in Toronto. And he did it in a way only he can — on his blog, long-winded, and spiteful. “I am sorry. And I mean it. No [...]

No sympathy for Perez

June 24, 2009   Leave a Comment  

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Surprise! Perez Hilton can dish it out, but he can’t take it. After the MuchMusic Video Awards in Toronto on Sunday, Perez Hilton called the Black Eyed Peas’ will.i.am a faggot and subsequently took a punch in the face from BEP manager Liborio Molina, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Hilton notified the police via Twitter [...]

Ed McMahon: The Final Curtain Call

June 23, 2009   1 Comment  

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Blast’s West Coast reporter says goodbye to an American entertainment icon.