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PHOTOS: Laura Ling and Euna Lee’s Joyful Homecoming

August 5th, 2009 / Author: OK! Staff

bothJournalists Laura Ling and Euna Lee were treated to a royal welcome as they reunited with their families at Hangar 25 in Burbank, Calif. on Aug. 5, after being released by North Korean authorities.

Laura and Euna, of San Francisco-based Current TV (whose co-founder is former Vice President Al Gore, who was also in attendance), were both arrested in March and sentenced to 12 years in prison for illegally entering the country on the Chinese border. Yesterday they were pardoned by President Kim Jong-Il after a meeting with former U.S. President Bill Clinton.

SEE ALL 16 PICTURES OF THE TEARY REUNION IN THE GALLERY

PHOTOS: Paris Hilton Goes Green

July 15th, 2009 / Author: Chris Morran

Paris Hilton Goes GreenWith her trips on private planes and expensive gas-guzzling cars, Paris Hilton is probably the last person on Earth you’d think to call eco-conscious. But the celebutante was attempting to put forth a different image yesterday.

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Leo: Hard to Talk About Love

October 1st, 2008

Leonardo DiCaprio doesn’t regret making Titanic, but please, don’t call him a heartthrob.

 

"It wasn’t what I wanted to be," Leo tells Parade.com. "It was like a runaway train. This thing just took off. I didn’t understand what was happening to me. My instinctive reaction to this tabloid madness was to want to run away.”

 

And run he did, staying out of movies for awhile and trying to protect his private life.

 

“I am proud to have been in Titanic,” he says. “I’m grateful for the possibilities it’s given me. If it hadn’t been for that movie, I wouldn’t have been able to take control of my career. It was during that time that I started to think about things that meant more to the world than this glorified, superficial media exposure of me, something I never felt was justified."

 

But for the last few years Leonardo has been back in the public eye, garnering Oscar nominations for a string of non-heartthrob roles in movies like Blood Diamond and The Aviator; working with former Vice President Al Gore against global warming and of course, romancing famous models like Gisele Bündchen and, most recently, Bar Refaeli.

 

Although he once said love and marriage weren’t for him, the Body of Lies actor says all that’s changed.

 

“What I definitely feel a need for is to make my life about more than just my career,” he confesses in the interview. “Just last night I was thinking to myself how little of my life has been lived normally and not spent on some far-off movie location. I want to get married and have children. In saying that, I realize I am contradicting everything I’ve said before. I absolutely believe in marriage.”

 

Don’t expect him to go blabbing to anyone who will listen about his personal life, however.

 

“It’s hard to talk about this stuff,” he says. “I want to keep some of this for myself. When we talk about ourselves, we know the bad parts, too.”

 

For the rest of how Leo’s life has changed since Titanic, check out Parade.com.

Miley Delights Backstage at the CMT Awards

April 24th, 2008

After shivering down the purple carpet before the CMT Awards, stars do their thing onstage and then stop by the press room stationed at Nashville’s Belmont University. We dine on turkey wraps, potato chips and chocolate chip cookies inbetween flashes of greatness.

I bump into Miley Cyrus in the hallway, who has a gaggle of hangers-on trailing her every move, and she gives me a shout-out. Dad Billy Ray Cyrus seems thrilled to be living in her shadow. Really! He couldn’t be more gleeful.

Taylor Swift says it’s the best night she can remember. “There’s nothing that’s more important to me than my fans and making them happy,” she says of winning the fan-voted video of the year and female video of the year awards. “I never want to let them down. I’m absolutely so flattered and humbled.”

Three-time winner Kellie Pickler phones in from Scottsdale, Arizona. Get this!

“I am wearing pajamas now, but when I was on the satellite, I was wearing a Dolce and Gabbana top and no pants because it was only top up. It was only me. But I did have some great shoes on!”

Snoop Dogg gives me a knowing wink and calls me “baby” … Alan Jackson and I share a laugh after he pats himself with a tissue to wipe the sweat off his brow … Bobby Brown thinks his life is made for country music … Luke Bryan is pleased with the “party mode” on campus … LeAnn Rimes pretends to answer a ringing cell phone … Jewel and Tom Arnold riff on the presidential candidates, and urge Al Gore to run again. “He would win,” Tom says.

Little Big Town’s Kimberly Roads says gift bags make her feel guilty, but groupmate Karen Fairchild doesn’t agree. “Our families love the gift bags. Moms and dads usually try to get their hands on the gift bags.”

Brooks and Dunn’s Ronnie Dunn got last-minute help from Billy Ray in getting tickets to the show after a neighbor bugged him to snag seats through an Indiana radio station. “They said ‘you’re one of the biggest celebrities,’ and I said ‘I don’t have a chance.’ I tried to call for an hour but the lines were tied up.” He ditched the neighbor, and brought his 13-year-old daughter.

Rascal Flatts’ Gary LeVox thinks their award looks like Snoop’s microphone, and would like to get one custom-made for their tour. Joe Don Rooney lights up when we speak. Ohhh! So cute.

Reality doesn’t bite for Dancing With The Stars castoff Julianne Hough, who is thrilled she met Faith Hill. “I was like ‘oh my gosh, I’m meeting my idol.’ I told her ‘you are so inspiring and you’ve inspired me so much.’”

Celebrity Apprentice finalist Trace Adkins is trying a hand at acting, but says “I’m never going to stray faraway from what puts groceries on the table. There’s a saying in country music that ‘you’ve gotta dance with the one that brought you.’”

Naomi Judd makes me chuckle when she reveals her age as “sexy plus two.” Whew!

 

Maureen "Marcia Brady" McCormick and Diana DeGarmo give a little wave. We had a great time together at the Lady Antebellum CMT Welcome Party the night before. ?

 

Check out the OK! on stands this week for more coverage of the CMT Awards. Katie Fights Back: Don’t Mess With My Family is the cover line.

 

While You Were Sleeping

January 25th, 2008

Nothing’s quite as funny as domestic violence, at least to Sylvester Stallone. The aged actor appeared on Howard Stern to discuss his newest Rambo film, and dish about his past loves, reports Page Six. When asked about ex-flame Janice Dickinson’s assertion that Stallone had injected her with steroids,Stallone responded "the only thing I injected her with was my fist." Ha ha?

 

U2 frontman and chronic sunglass wearer Bono loves his buddy Al Gore, but says that Uncle Al can be a bit of a drag, according to Rush & Molloy. "It’s like being with an Irish priest. You start to confess your sins: ‘Father Al, I am not just a noise polluter, I am a noise-polluting, diesel-soaking, Gulfstream-flying rock star. I’m going to kick the habit.I’m trying, Father Al, but oil has been very good for me — those convoys of articulated lorries, petrochemical products, hair gel."

 

Charlize Theron and Christopher Walken were honored this year with Hasty Pudding awards, given by the Hasty Pudding Theatricals at Harvard University for "lasting and impressive contribution to the world of entertainment." Apparently they really loved Walken’s latest effort, Balls of Fury?

Thursday Night TV Roundup

November 9th, 2007

TV Fanatic and Derek Ivie break down your fave show sof the night!

Grey’s Anatomy: “Would it be wrong if I spent this whole review tap dancing over the imminent demise of Gizzie? Let’s face it, karma is a bitch. No matter what George and Izzie did, they just couldn’t their freak on, on. I hit it on the nail last week: they are not in love, just infatuated with the fantasy of being in love with the hot girl/best friend. Their breakup will definitely soften the blow for Callie, who was fired from the chief resident job. It was given rightfully to Bailey, who had humbly been doing the job for weeks and not taking any of the glory. She rocks! Chief should enlist her to be his “faux” spouse since Derek clearly resigned from the job (though if I had to pick a guy on that show to be my wife, it would definitely be McDreamy!). Meredith called little sis Lexie on using her one night stand with Karev, who lives with Mere, as an excuse to get closer to her. That little Lexie is determined to make a connection, you got to give her that, Mere. Take it from me, having a little sister isn’t all that bad! I agree with Sloan; Dr. Hahn is hardcore hot. She took him down a peg when he tried to pick her up in the bar saying that he was attracted to her professional skills. Unfortunately, she had no desire to see his personal ones. She’s a stronger woman than me! This week’s cases were kinda boring; barely window dressing to move these doctors in love’s daily life challenges forward. And barely any Cristina. Guess she’s saving up for her battle with Hahn. That’s one girl fight I definitely won’t miss!” – TV Fanatic

 

30 Rock: “Ah! As I write this I’m enjoying some fresh water from my new Eco-Shape Poland Spring bottle. Not only does it save the Earth, but it fits nicely in my hand! Anyway! NBC loves being green and they really want us to know it! 30 Rock is dedicated to going green with Friends‘ alum David Schwimmer guesting as an out-of-work actor named Jared who finally has a gig as the earth-defending super hero Greenzo! The gig goes to his head and he decides that big corporations like GE (which is sponsoring him!) are ruining the world. Jack wants no part in Greenzo anymore! The episode starts off with Liz (Tina Fey) giving Jenna back the lipstick she found in her apartment. Jenna quickly shoots her down telling her that the color is sunset blush, and she wears tiger orgasm. Liz also found a pop tart under her couch and she eats it… I would do the same thing. Jenna thinks Pete, Liz’s temporary roommate, is having an affair because of the lipstick, the spring in his step and his sexy Justin Timberlake hat. It turns out that Pete was actually having secret sex with his wife in Liz’s apartment. Liz catches them in the act and finds out that his wife uses the pop tarts to cover her nipples. Moral of the episode: Don’t eat anything off the floor… sometimes. Al Gore also made a guest appearance, and we learned that he has powers just like Aquaman! He can hear the cries of the whales. I think that’s why he’s been doing so well! Secret whale info! There is also a hysterical sub-plot about Kenneth throwing a party that only Liz attends. In the flashback of the Halloween party the two of them are dancing to “Werewolf Barmitzvah.” It was perfect. Line of the night: “This Earth is ruined, we gotta get a new one!” – Derek

The Office: “Michael wants to do a Survivor Man because he is jealous that Toby was asked to go on a camping trip with Ryan and a few of the other branch managers. Dwight takes Michael into the middle of the woods, but secretly watches him to give him secret moral support. Dwight also hides massive amounts of weapons all over the office. My favorite is the sword in the ceiling! Jim is left in charge of the office and decides that they should have just one big birthday party for those who are celebrating their birthday that month. Jim says that Michael usually ruins the parties by singing in the highest key and also scaring the crap out of everyone when he throws them their birthday surprises. In the end everyone is unhappy because they all want different cakes (or cobblers in Creed’s case), and Angela is annoyed because she is head of the party planning committee. Jim ends up acting more like Michael than he realizes. The bomb is dropped when Phyllis accidentally calls Jim “Michael.” This is when Jim gives up his quest. It’s back to Michael who only brings a knife and duct tape with him on his journey. He finds many uses for his clothing while he is “lost” in the woods. His jacket is a backpack and his pants are pants, shorts, and then he makes a tent out of them, but then makes them back into pants. He has done all this is about an hour by the way! Dwight ends up having to save Michael when he almost eats some poison mushrooms. They return back to the office and celebrate Creed’s birthday. Creed also enjoys his peach cobbler! All is well at the Scranton Branch of Dunder Mifflin!” – Derek

What did you think of the night’s lineup?

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