“I just don’t know if we can trust him,” David Letterman told his audience Thursday night, as he detailed how John McCain wants an on-air Late Show make-up session.
The first homes in Brad Pitt’s Make It Right rebuilding project are complete. The replacement homes cost an average $150,000 each and are for residents who still own their property and can pay insurance and taxes.
Diddy, who was photographed with his left arm in a cast at a Madonna concert earlier this week, is recovering from rotator cuff surgery.
American Idol runner-up David Archuletta has inked a deal with Azoff Management, the brains behind Christina Aguilera, The Eagles and others. Archuletta’s dad Jeff, whose behavior during Idol earned him a backstage banishment from the show, will act as co-manager with Azoff Management’s Jared Paul.
Michael Phelps has been spotted out and about with Miss California runner-up Nicole Johnson and the two were seen canoodling at the Bowlmor Lanes’ 70th anniversary party Tuesday night.
Lil’ Kim’s record company is suing her for $2.5 million, claiming she backed out of her contract. Brookland Media has obtained an order temporarily barring the rapper from releasing any new music until a court hearing next month.
A recording company has sued Lil’ Kim for $2.5 million, saying the Grammy-winning rapper hasn’t delivered all the recordings their contract requires.
300 star Gerard Butler is being investigated for an alleged attack on a photographer, a Los Angeles police spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
Former American Idol winner Taylor Hicks has found himself a new label, and his next album will be released through the independent artist services company Artist to Market.
SNL’s co-head writer Seth Meyers has shot down the rumor that Sarah Palin will be appearing on the show. The problem apparently is, “the schedule. They’re all pretty busy.”
Prison Break is approaching every season like its last. “We’re not saving anything,” says exec producer Matt Olmstead, “we’re blowing it all out, and if it’s the end, we’ll be ready for it.”
Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? has launched a national search for smart students rather than professional actors. “We were looking for above-average students with nice personalities, who would just be themselves and respectful of the contestants,” says Jeff Foxworthy.
Tina Fey’s first two Sarah Palin sketches this season drew 5 million Web views within the first 48 hours, according to SNL. In other Fey news, the 30 Rock star has landed a book deal reportedly worth $6 million.
Late Show executives and John McCain reps are negotiating an appearance on David Letterman’s show sometime around the final presidential debate on Oct. 15, sources tell The Post.
Madonna, whose Sticky & Sweet tour stopped at Madison Square Garden last night for the first of several shows, has already raked in $120 million from this, her seventh world tour
Four-time American Music Awards host Jimmy Kimmel is returning once again to host the annual event on Nov. 23. The Jonas Brothers and Pink are scheduled to perform.
Leighton Meester walked the runway for a special fashion show in NYC to benefit an anti-domestic violence organization.
Orlando Bloom showed off his sun tattoo on his stomach over the weekend in Hollywood
Beverly Hills Chihuahua was the top dog at this weekend’s box office, pulling in $29 million. Here’s who rounded out the top five: 2. Eagle Eye, $17.7 million, 3. Nick and Norah’s Infinite Playlist, $12 million, 4. Nights in Rodanthe, $7.4 million, 5. Appaloosa, $5 million
Kim Kardashian may return to Dancing With the Stars to replace the injured Misty May-Treanor. Doctors will determine today if Misty can continue on the show. Her injuries have not been revealed.
Janet Jackson continues to cancel concerts as she recovers from an undisclosed illness. Ms. Janet canceled her concert in Atlanta last night and will skip another performance tomorrow, her camp announced.
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Helio Castronevesdanced his way out of paying taxes.
Kodak Gallery has created MakeMeSuper.com, which you upload a picture of yourself (or a friend) and the site generates a custom two-minute superhero music video. Check it out at MakeMeSuper.com.
How I Met Your Mother star Josh Radnor examines the art of being kind in the entertainment business in the October issue of LA (The Los Angeles Times Magazine): “Being a jerk was never all that interesting to me before I was on a television show, now four years later, I’m happy to report no one has told me I’ve become one (to my face, at least). In a more practical, less metaphysical sense, if you’re kind in Hollywood, people will want to work with you again. And if some unkindness is unavoidable, well, that’s why we have agents.”
According to The Post, “Scary Spice” Melanie Brown and her husband, Stephen Belafonte, have sent out an 11-page invite to friends asking them to join the couple as they renew their vows in Egypt later this year. The couple married in June 2007, shortly after she gave birth to Eddie Murphy’s love child.
Mario Lopez, who recently declared his shirtless photo shoot days were over, showed off his body for TV on Wednesday, filming an episode of Nip/Tuck in California.