A tearful Mindy McCready confirmed to the New York Daily News that she carried on a longterm affair with Yankee star pitcher Roger Clemens. “I cannot refute anything in the story,” the country singer says of reports that she met Clemens in 1990 when she was 15 years old and singing in a karaoke contest at a Florida bar.
Clemens, then with the Boston Red Sox, was 28 and a married father of two at the time. "Yes, I have known Roger Clemens for a long time," McCready told the paper in a prepared statement. "He's a kind and caring man.”
McCready's father, Tim McCready, told the New York Post that his daughter's relationship with the baseball star didn't turn physical until years after their first meeting, when Mindy's engagement to Lois & Clark actor Dean Cain broke off in 1998. He says their affair was an "on again, off again thing" he also describes star pitcher Clemens as a "gentleman".
Mindy McCready Admits to Relationship with Roger Clemens
Pamela Anderson 'Cracks the Whip' on Politicians
Good news, patriots! Pamela Anderson is a bona fide U.S. citizen. The Canadian-born performer confirms on her Web site that she has officially been awarded citizenship. Her first act as a newly minted American? The former Baywatch babe, 40 – whose brief marriage to Rick Salomon was recently annulled – headed to Washington to lobby against animal testing on behalf of her pet charity, PETA. "Being a citizen excites me not just because I can vote, but because I can crack the whip on Capitol Hill to defend animals," wrote the long-time animal rights activist.
Scott Weiland Sentenced to Eight Days in Jail
Former Velvet Revolver singer Scott Weiland was sentenced Monday to eight days in jail for a second DUI conviction following a Nov. 11 arrest. Weiland, who was not present at the Van Nuys, Calif. court, was represented by an attorney who entered a no contest plea on the singer's behalf. He was also ordered to complete an 18-month alcohol education class and pay nearly $2,000 in fines.
Weiland, 40, has run afoul of the law numerous times over the years: He was convicted of DUI after a 2003 arrest in Hollywood, arrested on domestic-violence charges in 2001, and jailed for drug offenses in the 1990s.
Ashley Dupré Sues Joe Francis
Ashley Alexandra Dupré, the New Jersey woman at the center of the New York Gov. Eliot Spitzer call-girl scandal, filed suit Monday against Girls Gone Wild founder Joe Francis and his film company – claiming he exploited her name and image for profit.
The lawsuit seeks more than $10 million in damages. In legal documents, Dupré alleges that Girls Gone Wild representatives approached her while she was vacationing in Florida in 2003, offered her alcohol and cajoled her into exposing her breasts for their cameras when she was just 17 (and not of proper legal age to sign a release form allowing her to be filmed).
Since then, the suit claims, Girls Gone Wild has illegally exploited Dupré's name, picture, voice and likeness in a number of deceptive ad campaigns and on Web sites.
Francis said he was "surprised and in fact amazed" by the lawsuit, noting he has not released new video of Dupré "due to corporate policy of not using footage of individuals younger than 18" and asserting she gave her consent on video, providing identification.
"She's seeking $10 million for topless photos taken in front of a room full of people, including two newspapers and multiple crews we had in the room," adds Francis. "These images were taken in public places and contain no sexual contact. We expect to triumph in this matter."
Last month, Francis was released from a jail in Nevada, where he continues to face federal tax evasion charges. He is currently fighting separate charges in Florida for allegedly filming underage girls in Panama City. Francis claims that the girls in question lied about their age. Dupré, who turns 23 this week, has not appeared publicly since the Gov. Spitzer scandal broke.
Amy Poehler and Will Arnett Expecting a Baby
Baby Mama star Amy Poehler is about to be one herself. The Saturday Night Live regular, 36, and her husband, Will Arnett, are to become first-time parents. The baby is due in late fall. The couple have been married since 2003.
This has been a big week for Poehler. Baby Mama, costarring Tina Fey, landed in the No. 1 box-office spot this weekend, and her Nickelodeon show, The Mighty B, also debuted. Arnett, 37, is currently shooting the big-screen comedy When in Rome with Kristen Bell.
Model Angie Everhart Arrested for DUI
Model Angie Everhart was arrested for DUI in Los Angeles last Thursday, police records show. Everhart, 38, was taken into custody at 2 a.m. and posted bail for $15,000 eight hours later. Los Angeles Police Department had no further details on the arrest. Everhart's rep was unaware of the incident.
Carrie Underwood Breaks Down During Atlanta Show
Carrie Underwood had an emotional moment during her concert with Keith Urban at The Arena At Gwinnett Center outside of Atlanta on Thursday. During a performance of "Don't Forget to Remember Me," from her album Some Hearts, the country chanteuse broke down into tears in the middle of the song's second chorus. According to an audience member, the singer cried through several lines of the song – then attempted to tackle the chorus but broke down again.
According to a rep for Underwood, the emotional song was inspired by the singer's mother – and leaving home. In it, she sings: "Hey Momma ... tell Me-maw that I miss her/ Yeah, I should give her a call/ And make sure you tell Daddy that I'm still his little girl."
According to her rep, "Carrie just got overwhelmed in the moment with the song 'Don't Forget To Remember Me.' When she reflects on what has happened to her in the past few years since Idol, coupled with the crowds' reaction to that song, she just reacts in performance."
But the night wasn't all dour for the former Idol. According to a concertgoer, Underwood later perked up, telling the crowd she's found the love of her life. His name? Ace – her dog!
Mariah Carey & Nick Cannon Stir Engagement Rumors
Wearing a humongous, gleaming ring on her left hand, Mariah Carey stayed close to Nick Cannon at the afterparty for her new film, Tennessee, on Saturday night. The pair held hands at the bash at Cadillac Lounge at Tenjune, which followed the movie's premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival. The two also looked cozy in Vegas on April 14. When asked about a possible engagement, Cannon's rep had no comment; Carey's was unable to be reached for comment.
Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Boyfriend Scott Sartiano Split
It's over for Sopranos star Jamie-Lynn Sigler and Scott Sartiano, her boyfriend of two years. "They are currently split up as they're living on different coasts and their lives are taking a different direction," the source says. "They are still really close and you never know what is going to happen in the future."
After her marriage with manager AJ DiScala ended in 2006, Sigler, 26, was inseparable from Sartiano, 33, a nightlife impresario in New York who co-owns Butter restaurant and the newly opened lounge 1OAK.
The relationship turned rocky recently, and "she went to New York to work on their problems," says a friend of Sigler's. "She was in New York up until a few days ago and that's when it ended." Another friend called the breakup "mutual. They have both accepted it and are doing their own thing. They're still very close and share so much love for each other."
Star Jones Files for Divorce from Al Reynolds
Star Jones has filed for divorce from husband Al Reynolds, the former View co-host has announced. In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, Jones, 46, says: "Several years ago I made an error in judgment by inviting the media into the most intimate area of my life. A month ago I filed for divorce. The dissolution of a marriage is a difficult time in anyone's life that requires privacy with one's thoughts."
The statement concludes as follows: "I have committed myself to handling this situation with dignity and grace and look forward to emerging from this period as a stronger and wiser woman."
Titanic's Billy Zane Splits From Fiancée
Zane, 42, and British actress Kelly Brook, 28, parted ways last month, according to a report in the U.K.'s Sun. (Reporters became suspicious after she appeared at a TV award show last Sunday without her engagement ring.)
"The decision was made after long conversations here and in the U.S.," a source told the paper. "They remain good friends." They were due to wed at their 600-year-old English farmhouse next year."
Jennifer Lopez to Star in her own Reality Show
The singer and new mom to twins will co-executive produce, co-create and star in the “docu-series,” which focuses on how Lopez juggles her career — including launching a new fragrance — with motherhood.
“I’m looking forward to sharing this exciting journey together,” said Lopez.
“Jennifer is unbelievably passionate about life and will be an incredible role model for our audience,” TLC President, Angela Shapiro-Mathes said in a statement.
Wesley Snipes gets 3 years in prison
Wesley Snipes pretty much decided in 1999 that he's not going to pay taxes anymore. Considering he was, at the time not so much now, a major movie star the government kind of noticed that he wasn't paying them a nice chunk of change. Eight years later, hello, welcome to your three prison sentence. Though some are actually calling the trial a victory for Wesley Snipes because he ducked five of the eight charges including felony tax fraud and conspiracy. Wesley, however, made a last minute move to appease the government by cutting them a check for $5 million. It, uh, didn't work.
Suri Cruise Turns 2 Years Old
Last year, Suri Cruise celebrated her first birthday with a lunch at her parents' compound in Los Angeles, where members of both the Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes clans gathered to dine on pizza and cupcakes from a Beverly Hills bakery.
This April 18, as she turns 2, it seems that the birthday girl got an early start on gathering her presents. In January, as her mother was promoting her movie Mad Money in Manhattan, Suri and Katie managed to hit toy heaven – better known as FAO Schwarz – where Tom threw Katie her own birthday bash in 2005.
As history has proven, birthdays bring about awfully big celebrations in the Cruise family. Whatever the plans this year, Happy Birthday, Suri. And a pinch, to grow an inch.
Big Payday for Lawyers in Britney Spears Case
Los Angeles court on Thursday ordered payment of nearly $400,000 to the numerous lawyers involved in Britney Spears's affairs – with the pop star footing the bill.
All the attorneys have been working on the case for less than three months. Samuel Ingham, Spears's court-appointed attorney, will continue to receive $10,000 a week, Commissioner Reva Goetz ruled.
Andrew Wallet, the co-conservator of Spears's finances, will receive an advance of $100,000. (Wallet had not been paid since becoming involved last February.). The firm which won Jamie Spears control of his daughter's affairs will also be advanced $175,000, and a lawyer representing Britney's brother Bryan Spears will get $22,500, while Stacy Phillips, Britney's new divorce lawyer, will receive $75,000.
The singer's father and Wallet remain in control of her life until a July 31 hearing.
Tom Cruise & Katie Holmes Separation Speculation
Crushed by the weight of her marriage to Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes is striking out on her own — and she's determined to take their daughter, Suri, with her to New York City. But insiders say that Tom's having none of it.
In the new issue of Star — on newsstands now reports on the latest at Camp Cruise. According to our sources, Katie, who was offered a role on Broadway, is trying to break away from her controlled life under the watchful eyes of her husband and move to Manhattan in what will be a sort of trial separation.
"She desperately needs to be on her own for a while, but there's no way Tom is going to let her take Suri away," an insider tells Star. "There's no way he'll allow it. He just doesn't want Katie — or Suri — out of his sight for long. He told her that if she goes to New York, fine, but he goes with her."
Ivana Trump Marries for the 4th Time
The socialite weds her Italian beau amid thousands of flowers, a French orchestra – and guest - Donald Trump. With 50 attendants and a $1 million diamond ring, Ivana Maria Trump married Rossano Rubicondi Saturday before 500 friends and family members at Mar-a-Lago, the Palm Beach estate of her ex, Donald Trump.
"I am so happy my friends from around the world came to be with me on my wedding day," Ivana Trump told PEOPLE before the ceremony. Under a 15-ft. arch covered in orchids and roses, Trump, 59, and Rubicondi, 35, an Italian model-actor she has dated for six years, shared short kisses after exchanging vows. The ceremony was conducted by Judge Maryanne Trump Barry, The Donald's sister, and was attended by the man himself.
Their sons, Donald Jr., 30, and Eric, 24, gave the bride away, while daughter Ivanka, 26, served as mom's maid of honor. Taking inspiration from A Midsummer Night's Dream, Trump was prepared for a colorful night with three pink dresses: a silk Zuhair Murad wedding gown, a cocktail dress and a dinner dress.
Guests, including actor George Hamilton and Kathy and Rick Hilton, will dine in the gold and white Grand Ballroom amid thousands of flowers, the same room where Donald and Melania Trump hosted their wedding dinner three years ago. A 12-ft.-high chocolate wedding cake was flown in from Germany.
Also imported: the 24-piece orchestra, which flew in from Paris. Says wedding planner Cheryl Clisby: "It proves that no matter what the age of the bride, she gets whatever she wants on her wedding day."
As for how the bride – who was wed to Donald Trump for more than 13 years – is approaching her new marriage, she told PEOPLE last fall at her engagement party: "It just feels right. I have no fears." She called her fiancé "a great guy with a lot of talent" who "always has a smile on his face."
For Rubicondi, he's in as much awe. "She's an amazing woman. Beautiful, smart, sexy, powerful, successful, young in spirit," he told PEOPLE. "We have fun together – otherwise I wouldn't be getting married!"
Full House's Jodie Sweetin Has a Baby Girl
Jodie Sweetin and her husband of less than a year now have their very own Full House: The actress has given birth to a baby daughter, PEOPLE has confirmed. Baby Zoie was delivered via C-section Saturday afternoon, and arrived weighing 8 lbs. 7 oz. and is 21 in. long. "Jodie says that she and her husband and family are absolutely thrilled and in love with baby Zoie," says a rep for the actress. Sweetin announced her pregnancy in September after reportedly giving her sonograms to TMZ.com. In January, she announced to the Celebrity Baby Blog that her due date was April 6 and the baby would be a girl.
The former Full House star, 26, married set designer Cody Herpin, her second husband, in a small Las Vegas ceremony on July 14, 2007. The pair tied the knot at the Little Church of the West in front of a few friends. At the time, Sweetin told PEOPLE, "Cody is my best friend. I married my best friend, and I couldn't ask for anything more. He's an unbelievable person."
Angelina Talks About Pregnancy for the First Time
Maybe it was all the talk about children, but while expectant Angelina Jolie was discussing Iraq education policy Tuesday in Washington D.C., she "felt kicking suddenly," she tells PEOPLE.
Even after an exhausting couple days in the nation's capital, Jolie, who brought sons Maddox, 6, and Pax, 4, with her, shows no signs of slowing down. She'll continue her work in D.C. all week before re-joining Brad Pitt and their daughters Zahara, 3, and Shiloh, 1. Most of all, Jolie says, she's savoring this period – unexpected kicks and all – adding, "It is a very special time in our lives."
Tracey Gold Gives Birth to Fourth Son
Former Growing Pains star Tracey Gold gave birth on Tuesday night to a baby boy – the actress's and her husband Roby Marshall's fourth son, PEOPLE has confirmed.
The baby, named Dylan Christopher, arrived at 7:20 p.m. at Southern California's Tarzana Hospital. He weighed 8 lbs. 4 oz., and measured 21 inches, according to Gold's spokesman.
"Mom and baby are doing fine," her rep (and proud grandpa) Harry Gold tells People. Gold's pregnancy was announced in October. The actress, 38, and Marshall, 42, are also parents of sons Sage, 11, Bailey, 8, and Aiden Michael, 3.
Scott Weiland Splits from Velvet Revolver, Reunites with Pilots
Feuds, drugs, and rock 'n' roll – that's what rock bands are made of. But not any more for Velvet Revolver, after parting ways with troubled singer Scott Weiland.
"This band is all about its fans and its music and Scott Weiland isn't 100 percent committed to either," said Slash, one of four founding band members, in a statement Tuesday. "Among other things, his increasingly erratic on-stage behavior and personal problems have forced us to move on."
Weiland's problems include a recent stint in rehab, and last month's charge of driving under the influence of drugs after an arrest in Los Angeles in November.
Hills Star Brody Jenner Celebrates New Reality Show!
The Hills‘ resident hottie, Brody Jenner, 23, was overheard telling clubgoers that he was celebrating his new reality show, a testosterone-charged spin-off of the popular MTV reality show, while partying at L.A.’s Goa recently.
“Brody is in talks with MTV but the details of the project have not been confirmed,” his rep tells PEOPLE. Also set to star in the expected spinoff is Jenner’s BFF Frankie Delgado.
No stranger to reality TV, Jenner became a Hills regular last season as Spencer Pratt’s pal and on-again-off-again love interest to Lauren Conrad. He also was on Princes of Malibu and is a frequent guest on E!’s Keeping up with the Kardashians.
