Pamela Anderson: ‘I’ve had many failures’
Pamela Anderson has admitted that she has had many failures throughout her career.
The 42-year-old actress has revealed that despite having many television shows cancelled or ignored for pilots by network executives, she has insisted that taking charge of her career has been the most valuable lesson learned.
Speaking to Marie Claire, Anderson said: “I’ve had lots of things that didn’t work out, like TV shows. You learn a lot through mistakes – I learned that you have to be the captain of your ship. Actually, I own my ship.”
As for the best career advice she has ever received, Anderson added: “I’m known for my handwritten notes. Sometimes I get little letters from [Hugh] Hefner. He’ll say, ‘I’m so proud of you’. A note from Hef, it means a lot.”
Jessica Simpson ‘farts in business meeting’
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Jessica Simpson has reportedly farted loudly during an important business meeting.
The singer allegedly embarrassed her mother Tina by letting rip in front of top executives working on her new denim clothing line.
“While one of the executives was speaking in a room full of five people, Jessica let out a very loud fart,” a source told Us Weekly.
“Her mother Tina Simpson was there, and it prompted her to turn around and yell, ‘Jessica!’ The tension was extreme. No-one knew what to say.”
Simpson famously farted during an episode of her TV series Newlyweds, where she turned to then-husband Nick Lachey and said: “You love my stinky ass.”
A representative for Simpson is yet to comment.
Axed ‘Ugly Betty’ cast ‘in demand’
The cast of Ugly Betty are reportedly ‘in demand’ following the show being axed by ABC.
Following a run of poor ratings and an unsuccessful move to a Wednesday night slot, the Alphabet network announced that it would not be renewing the show for a fifth run.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, castmembers including Eric Mabius, Becki Newton, Vanessa Williams, Michael Urie and Ana Ortiz have piqued the interest of several casting directors.
“The networks and casting directors in Hollywood are looking very closely at the casts that have or will become available on shows like Dollhouse, Ugly Betty, Nip/Tuck, Three Rivers and Lost and bubble shows like Scrubs and Better Off Ted to cherry-pick actors,” casting executive Marc Hirschfeld said.
Reports suggest that the show’s leading lady America Ferrera may not be open to another series as she is considering focusing on features full-time.
Mila Kunis ‘worked retail during 70s Show’
Mila Kunis has praised her mother for forcing her to keep her job at a drugstore after she landed the role of Jackie on That ’70s Show.
According to WENN, the actress doesn’t regret a second of the experience because it helped her remain humble.
“My mother made me work at Rite-Aid, because my parents work full-time. I worked at ’70s on Laurel and Ventura and I couldn’t drive because I wasn’t 16 yet, so my mother would come on her lunch break and pick me up from work,” Kunis explained.
She continued: “But she didn’t have time to drop me off back home, so I would have to go to work with her, and what did I do for six hours? My mother would put me behind the photo or ice cream counter and made me work.”
The star, whose parents immigrated from the Ukraine when she was a child, affirmed that she is very proud of the job they did raising her, adding: “My parents did a fantastic job raising me. I cannot even begin to explain the stuff they made me do. My parents really made me have a regular life.”
Renee Zellweger ‘unscathed’ in car crash
Renee Zellweger has apparently been left “unscathed” following a minor car accident in Los Angeles.
The actress was climbing into her Toyota Prius when a passing SUV struck her open car door, according to TMZ.
She was leaving the home of boyfriend Bradley Cooper, who recently purchased the property.
Zellweger and Cooper have been dating since August and the couple are rumoured to have recently moved in together.
Matthew McConaughey Unveils Vida
Matthew McConaughey has revealed his daughter Vida to the world.
The ‘Sahara’ actor posted a picture of three-week-old Vida Alves McConaughey – his second child with wife Camila Alves – on his official website.
He wrote: “Here’s a pic of our latest family member Vida Alves McConaughey.
“Thanks for all your well wishes our way, the future’s lookin bright, just keep livin. (sic)”
The 40-year-old actor posted an announcement about the birth of his daughter on his website earlier this month and explained the unusual name choice.
He said: “On Sunday, Jan. 3rd at 12:13am, Camila gave birth to a healthy 7lb. 7oz. baby girl named ‘Vida Alves McConaughey’… ‘Vida’ is Portuguese for ‘life’ and that’s what God gave us this morning. (sic)”
Selena Gomez ‘very lucky to have Swift’
Selena Gomez has praised Taylor Swift, saying that she is “lucky” to have the country singer as a friend.
Speaking on Ryan Seacrest’s KIIS-FM radio show, the Wizards Of Waverly Place star recounted how Swift had helped her through a recent break-up.
“One of my favorite stories of me and Taylor Swift was when I was going through a very hard break-up. She came to my house at 10.30 at night and knocked on my door,” she explained.
“I opened it, and she had two huge bags of junk food and home-made cookies, Snickers and soda. She put it on the table, put her laptop on and we made a video, and she said, ‘Selena, this way we are going to look forward to getting our hearts broken, because we know we will get junk food from the other person!’.”
Gomez, who is currently promoting new single ‘Naturally’, added: “She’s very sweet and I’m very, very lucky to have her in my life.”
Simon Cowell Offers Susan Escape Break
Simon Cowell has offered to pay for Susan Boyle to have a luxury holiday.
The 48-year-old star was left shaken after returning to her home in West Lothian, Scotland on Tuesday (26.01.10) to find an intruder in the property, prompting the music mogul to insist he would provide the cash for an all-expenses paid break to help her get over the ordeal.
But Susan said she’d rather stay at home with her cat Pebbles.
A source said: “Simon had a lengthy chat with her and said he would do anything to help. He offered her a wonderfully relaxing holiday to get away from everything.
“She said it was a sweet offer but wanted to stay at home and, if she changed her mind, she would call him.”
The ‘I Dreamed A Dream’ singer had been recording vocals for Simon’s Haiti charity single before heading back home to find the man halfway up her stairs.
Upon being discovered the startled intruder ran past the scared music star.
A friend said: “Susan got home to find an intruder halfway up her stairs. She was with another female, who was dropping her off, and only expected to be with her for a couple of minutes – but it is just as well she was.”
Multi-millionaire Simon has also reportedly hired an Edinburgh-based security firm to provide round-the-clock protection for Susan – who shot to fame after finishing runner-up on his talent show ‘Britain’s Got Talent’.
Tom Cruise hires new publicist
Tom Cruise has signed on with public relations firm 42West, according to Entertainment Weekly.
The actor will be working closely will Amanda Lundberg, a firm partner and co-head of the film department.
The pair had previously worked together on 2008 film Valkyrie.
In 2005, Cruise left his long-time publicist Lee Anne DeVette, who is also his sister, for Roger and Cowan agent Paul Bloch. The switch came amid negative media reactions to Cruise’s open advocacy of Scientology.
Jeff Raymond, who worked with Cruise at the firm, said of the move: “Rogers & Cowan and Tom Cruise remain friends and we wish him well in all his future endeavours.”
‘True Blood’ gets “unexpected” plot twist
True Blood star Carrie Preston has revealed that an “unexpected” twist lies ahead for her character.
The actress, who plays Arlene Fowler on the HBO vampire drama, said that the upcoming third season sees her alter ego go to extreme lengths to protect her family.
“Something very unexpected is going to happen with Arlene,” she told Entertainment Weekly. “[She] might just be nervous enough about the supernatural characters around her that she will try to do something about it.”
She added: “I think she is going to try to figure out a way to protect herself. She gets very upset. She doesn’t think vampires should be around children.”