OK! Search Results for: “foster” (63)

Oprah “Disappointed” in Inappropriate Behavior

After reports indicated that several students were expelled from Oprah Winfrey’s school in South Africa, The Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy, for inappropriate behavior, the daytime diva is speaking out in a statement obtained by Entertainment Tonight.
 
In a statement, Oprah expresses her regret that as many as seven girls allegedly sexually harassed other students. A spokesperson … Read More »

March 31st, 2009

Leo DiCaprio’s Kids’ Choice Award

Leonardo DiCaprio is a big, huge, very famous star. More important, he’s using that popularity to turn attention to today’s environmental concerns. And now Nickelodeon is set to give him their very first Big Green Help Award at this year’s Kids’ Choice Awards on March 28.
 
The Revolutionary Road star established the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation in … Read More »

March 25th, 2009

Stars Remember Natasha Richardson

Stars from Hollywood and Broadway communities are remembering Natasha Richardson, who died yesterday in New York after sustaining injuries in a tragic skiing accident in Canada.
 
In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Jodie Foster, who starred with Natasha and Liam Neeson in 1994’s Nell, expressed her sadness. "Natasha was brilliant, beautiful, funny, talented beyond measure, as … Read More »

March 19th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff

America

(9 p.m., Lifetime)
Based on a novel, this TV film tells the emotional story of a forgotten teen struggling with his painful memories of abuse in the foster care system. Then he meets a therapist who helps him reclaim his life. Producer/star Rosie O’Donnell handpicked nonactor Philip Johnson to play the title role.         … Read More »

February 28th, 2009

Ben Affleck Pens Essay on East Congo

In this week’s issue of Time Magazine, Ben Affleck contributes an essay about the conflict in eastern Congo, in which he writes about his time spent in the conflict-ridden area, and how he believes change may soon be coming to the region.
Since 2007, the actor and activist has been extremely committed to his work with … Read More »

February 16th, 2009

Usher’s Wife Recovering After Complications From Surgery

Usher’s wife, Tameka Foster, is recovering in a Brazilian hospital after suffering serious complications during routine surgery, according to the singer’s publicist.
However, despite the family’s demand for privacy, the Brazilian media has uncovered some details about what went wrong.
Brazilian news website G1 is reporting that Foster, 38, was rushed to the Sirio-Libanes Hospital’s intensive care … Read More »

February 10th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff

The 10th Annual A Home for the Holidays With Faith Hill

(8 p.m., CBS)The country singer hosts the yearly special, raising awareness about foster care and adoption.

December 23rd, 2008

Baby Talk with Angie Harmon

Actress Angie Harmon and husband Jason Sehorn are expecting their third child any day now and the actress tells OK! that he’s “the greatest husband on the planet” for helping her through a difficult pregnancy.
Her first two pregnancies — with their daughters Finley, 5, and Avery, 3, were “super easy,” but not this one. … Read More »

December 11th, 2008

Ashanti May Follow Brangelina’s Lead

Like Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, Ashanti may add children to her family through adoption or fostering.
“I’m really interested in family and starting a family way, way, way down the line, but I love kids so much, so maybe,” she tells me.
The singer-actress, 28, felt her heartstrings pulled Monday when she played Santa Claus … Read More »

December 9th, 2008