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J-LO No-No

2008-07-17T08:33:00.000-07:00

J-Lo once again. please girl, don't do it. New pics of J-Lo in a bikini post baby. Hey from those of us who have "pro-created" , get used to it guys! This is what really happens to a woman's body! Especially after twins!

But hey, J-Lo is keeping it real!

Brad and Angelina: Increase their carbon footprint by two - names!

2008-07-12T19:07:00.000-07:00

Brad and Angelina Jolie (no, that's no mistake, Brado) raise global warming awareness by bringing two more consumers into the world.

This time its a matching set - sort of like the salt and pepper pair they received at the wedding they have not held yet....

A boy and girl join Angelina's ark.. Names please..

Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline - no word yet which is the boy's name and which is the girl's.. Must have been the French influence of the offspring's birth place. Giving birth in Africa is so... 2006 - (don't cry Bono. We will buy the new album. Promise).

That makes six kiddos in the Bradgelina Bunch. Only need Alice to fill things out, folks.

Bookmakers in London wagered names "Mandela and Mojo" were on the table for first dibs.. Pay up, lads.

Brinkley Settles Divorce

2008-07-10T07:49:00.000-07:00

Just announced this morning - Brinkley settles with Cook.

Cook gets 2.1 million but none of the Hampton properties he wanted.

Cook also gets some visitation rights with the children, Jack and Sailor.

Christy gets this winner out of her life. And the cleaning bill...

A-Rod, C-Rod, Madonna - who is the Coco Mom?

2008-07-09T20:53:00.000-07:00

C-Rod gets mad at "alleged" relationship between soon-to-be-ex hubby A-Rod and Madonna.

C-Rod goes to Paris with daughter and godparents and goes shopping and spa-ing to the tune of 100K (of HER MONEY - SHE MARRIED THE GUY).

Madonna is 49, thinks she is 27, (look at those roots!), and spends her spare time trying to bag famous younger men... ("I am ready for my closeup Mr. DeMille!").

Quiz time.. Who is the Coco Mom?

Please..

Christy Brinkley - Coco Mom Wronged

2008-07-09T20:42:00.000-07:00

Dear Christy,

You poor dear. You are so successful at nearly everything you do. Your career, clothing, fragrance line even your eyeglasses! Most of all, you are a super Coco Mom. Look at your adorable children. Despite being married to that overdominating Napoleon complexed "Billy" character, you still coined the ever perfect boy's name "Jack" for your son.

Your look, your sense of style, your All American freshness, you have no business having to deal with this divorce with this Peter Cook nonsense person!

OK. Christy, email me. My link is on the right. Move where I live. Buy the house next to mine. Enroll your children in my children's school. Buy a Cadillac Escalade and carpool with me. Join my club and I will introduce you to all my friends. We will find you a real man. The kind who goes to work, coaches the kid' s soccer teams, takes you out on Saturday nights and does not need your money.

Email me Christy, you don't need all this.

Miley and Justin Gaston

2008-06-17T08:25:00.000-07:00

Miley Cyrus has a new "guy pal" as they say.

Justin Gaston, a 20 year old underwear model and singer and Cyrus, age 15, star of Hannah Montana apparently met while Gaston was a contestant on dad Billy Ray Cyrus' Nashville Star program.

Here the two are seen going to church together in Nashville recently. Interesting "sunday go to meeting wardrobe"...

Gaston says the two are "friends"..

Katie Holmes in new Star Trek movie?

2008-06-15T08:08:00.000-07:00

Will Katie Holmes (Cruise) will boldly go where no woman has gone before?

Seen here with a Vulcan inspired doo, it sure looks like it.

I can hear the new girl-Spock now... "I have a lot of experience with suppressing my emotions lately so this should be a piece of cake".

Note: Just kidding.. But that hair is something else, Kate.

Coco Scene! American Idol ...and other TV tidbits..

2008-05-21T23:37:00.000-07:00

Let's see... In TV...

I have to admit, I am a complete addict of certain shows that do not have the passionate components of "most watched" dramedies on TV. I blame my loyalty to Masterpiece (Classic)Theater and Mystery! on my college seriousness... but who wants to discuss the bittersweetness of Cranford?!

We will dive into the blissfully non reality of fab TV...

First up..

Dancing with the Stars:

Congrats Kristi!!!

I didn't ... unlike the rest of America... really care for this season of Dancing with the Stars...the cast to me was a bit lackluster... Priscilla Presley was down right scary to look at .. bless her heart... but

Love Kristi Yamaguchi... she looks better after having 2 kids than she did when she was skating... you cannot help but respect that.

American Idol...

Yes, David C is more talented. Yes, David C has more charisma... especially now that he has dropped a little weight and gotten rid of the comb over look. However...

David C. made some awful song choices! I kept hoping he might try Nickelback (I Wanna Be a Rock Star) but it could have easily been unavailable to him... who knows..

Still - his performance was less than stellar.

David A - did really well with what he has got. Although... he should have reprised Angels at the piano. I think it may have been his best performance overall... when he really connected.

The bottom line is that David A had his game on.

We'll see who wins... what do I know?! I still think Michael Johns is better than both Davids.

Then there is....Grey's Anatomy.. of course!

Derek had sex with Rose... who seems very nice for a definite transitional person.. McDreamy recounts the incident to McSteamy and confides... "I thought about Meredith the whole time".. does that mean we forgive him? At least when Meredith went off the Vet (Chris O'Donnell), Derek was still married and trying to make it work?

Where is the adorable Vet now? Meredith needs a suitor to remind him that it doesn't go both ways..

another note... the whole Isiah Washington thing is "so whatever"... on Grey's they used the fired actor's picture and character's story line ... Dr. Burke found fame and fortune in leaving the hospital... blah..blah..blah.. Now, Washington is filing a grievance... blah blah blah... Shonda came up the character and story lines and it is just petty of him to have a fit...if he had just watched his words... we would have all been better off... now the whole F-bomb has caused 2 seperate unnecessary story lines about homosexuality in Grey's (the dying soldier and Dr. Hahn).

The kiss would have been a bigger deal if it would have involved characters we really care about..

Alex is crazy to take on crazy... no surprise... he likes the whole rescue thing if you remember the issues with Izzie.

Just waiting for Der and Mer reunion...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Jessica Alba Weds!

2008-05-20T15:45:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Jessica Alba, who is pregnant with her first child, married long time boyfriend Cash Warren on Monday, her publicist said.

Alba, 27, best-known for her roles in the TV drama "Dark Angel" and the movie "Fantastic Four," announced she was engaged last year. The baby is expected in the early summer of 2008.

Alba's publicist Brad Cafarelli gave no further details of the marriage on Tuesday.

Alba met Warren on the set of "Fantastic Four" in 2004 where he was a director's assistant. Warren has since moved into producing.

No illegitimate child, eh?

I suppose if you are going to be on Sesame Street and pregnant... marriage would be a good thing???

Toodles!

Brangelina - Twins!

2008-05-15T08:58:00.000-07:00

Reportedly, Jack Black has "outed" the Brangelina Brady Bunch revealing that indeed the beautiful couple is expecting twins.

Confirmation came later from the starlet..

Coco Scene! American Idol... America has spoken.. Syesha says so long...

2008-05-14T20:36:00.000-07:00

No big shock here... but I suspect that numbers were a bit too close for comfort for at least one of the Davids... Showdown next week... who knows the answer to the question: Who will be America's next Idol???... And actually succeed??.. is the better question...

See you Syesha.. good luck and good night. Good show girl!

Toodles!

Coco Scene! American Idol Top 3

2008-05-14T14:13:00.000-07:00

Last night's Idol was full of surprising moments... most ... from what I have seen ... are pretty bad.. poor dears!

This was probably the worst moment of the Idol's Top 3 show:

Okay - let's just say it ... David Archuleta... what in the world were you thinking?!

David Cook did not fare too much better... some of the surprising comments that Simon made!... left me questioning what the usual tyrannical darling had been taking... clearly Simon was having a Prozac evening.

I never thought I would say this... but... contrary to Randy, Paula, and Simon said... I felt...Syesha was the best of the three... Stunned to say this.. mediocre Syesha stole the show?! Loved her hair by the way... too fab...

Paula especially was wrong in her thoughts... she is assuming that Syesha wants to be another contemporary Rhianna... I think she is selling herself more as New York... theater... Broadway.. If she gets another shot... she should try Brand New Heavies' Stay This Way.. She would get the "wow" she needs.

The consensus seems to be that Syesha leaves tonight.. but, with the lack luster performances of the Top 3... we could easily see a Michael Johns' moment...

I still think one of the Davids will be the winner... without stage daddy... Archuleta fumbled... Cook still having issues with song choice...

Things that make you go hmmm...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! American Idol News... David Archuleta's Stage Daddy Banned!

2008-05-11T07:53:00.000-07:00

Here is some interesting David Archuleta news:

TMZ has learned David Archuleta's dad, Jeff, has been officially banned from "American Idol."

Here's how it went down. "Idol" sources tell TMZ Jeff has been a complete pain in the ass, interfering with the entire production. He has badgered producers, the band, vocal coaches and even other contestants. The final straw came this week, when Jeff wanted to change the lyrics to David's first song, "Stand By Me." Jeff insisted on adding a verse from Sean Kingston's hit, "Beautiful Girls." Producers sent him an e-mail telling him the lyrics could not be changed. They were beyond pissed when David sang the song with Kingston's lyrics during the live show.

We're told by changing the lyrics, it created problems with the song's publisher and cost "A.I." a lot of money.

Jeff was ordered to sit with "A.I." lawyers on Wednesday, who told him he was "banned from being in the rooms where David was learning or rehearsing his songs." It's "Idol's" position, since David is 17, he does not need a guardian -- just a teacher. Jeff will be allowed to sit in the audience during the live show but he's 86'd from anything backstage.

Source say the other contestants were fed up with Jeff and didn't want him near them. Now they have their wish.

Our only question is ... without Daddy how will David Archuleta win Idol??? This looks like a check in David Cooks column!

Toodles.

Coco Scene! The Week In Review....

2008-05-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

Wow! What a week for Entertainment... let's review shall we???

Mariah ... now we know why she set her mind to loose all that weight!

She had to get into her wedding dress! Mariah and Nick Cannon wed in the Bahamas.

Congrats!

Britney goes home to Kentwood, LA to celebrate her pregnant underage sister, Jamie Lynn Spears baby shower...

what a joyous occasion...

Now, we have the Tom Cruise on Oprah show... celebrating 25 years..

Okay.. has anyone noticed that he isn't a star material anymore?? Whatever poor Tom had with all his wierdness..scientology... "Cruise Control" of Katie ...etc..

He seems to have lost his star power..that certain something that can carry film..the last time I saw it was Jerry Maguire..

I am not saying he isn't a nice guy but... he just isn't someone I would lust after.

Now Patrick Dempsey on the other hand... has that it quality. He just needs the right vehicle ... Made of Honor was not it.. he was awesome... but the story was worthy of his... hmmm..how should we put it???..magnetism?

Now I have always loved Robert Downey Jr. - even his off the wall roles ...like "Ian" in Wierd Science. But with all of his issues... talent without discipline = disaster...Downey did fumble .. alot. We are glad to see him back with Gwyneth in Iron Man! We will cross our fingers for Robert this time around!

Now, this is a really awesome, fun movie!

Toodles.

Coco Scene! American Idol Top 4 Elimination

2008-05-07T21:21:00.000-07:00

Charming... cool... hot... amazing voice... once again... gone.

This is not good but we already know that talent is not the requirement for American Idol.. after all... Syesha is still there.

It will be one of the two Davids... the taste of America's audience is ... hmmm... how shall I put it... on the level of a G.E.D. from High School... clearly... Syesha is after all still there... Michael Johns, Jason Castro... are not.

So a David "Osmond" or a David "Pearl Jam"... hmmm.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! American Idol Top 4

2008-05-07T08:12:00.000-07:00

American Idol... oh the Joys... the manipulation...

Syesha is the least talented but because of her "crying moment"... she will be the most likely not kicked off... which means Jason Castro... "the guy most likely to pick the wrong song but has incredible talent" will likely go home...

Who was the winner of the evening? David Archuleta...

David Cook.. for good or bad... had the performances most likely to forget of the evening...

Looks like David Archuleta is going to win it... but who knows.. it is like the Democratic Nomination... everyone has an opinion but no one has the definitive prediction.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Greys, Movies, TGIF!!

2008-05-02T06:50:00.000-07:00

Yes, I watched Grey's Anatomy...What has Kate Walsh done with her hair?! Fire that stylist - that must be same one that chose this hideous red carpet hairstyle... Kate, darling, go back to the red, silky hair.. the dark, goth layers do NOT work.

Truthfully, McDreamy is losing his touch ... although when Meredith and McDreamy shook hands after surgery my heart did skip a beat just a little.. looking forward to Mer-Der reunion on May 22nd.

The whole Dr. Hahn homosexuality is soo whatever... there must be someone for poor "straight" Dr. Torres... pleez

On a happier note... so many movies we are looking forward to this month:

First there is Made of Honor:

Plan to enjoy Patrick Dempsey without Shonda Rhimes writing him!

Sex and the City!!! May 30th:

We will be shocked if Carrie and Big actually marry... not just plan the wedding ...but make a real commitment! My guess is the only happily ever after will go to Charlotte...

Indiana Jones.. Kingdom of the Crystal Skull! May 22nd:

Thank Gawd it is Friday! Hand me my Grey Goose Salty Dog ...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! America Idol top 5 minus 1

2008-05-01T05:58:00.000-07:00

Bye... sweet Brooke.

Syesha next week?

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Teen Idols fall... Miley... this week

2008-04-29T10:13:00.000-07:00

Miley Cyrus, Vanessa Hudgens and Jamie Lynn Spears. (Vanity Fair, Chris Pizzello/Associated Press, Lucas Jackson/Reuters)

Okay... this has been the year of tween Idol break down... I am starting to think that a course on decision making needs to be added to every school curriculum! Or perhaps Disney needs to create a parenting course required for stage Moms and Dads?

First, we have the Naughty Vanessa Hudgens who made us ask, "What did teens do before there were cameras on cell phones?"

Then we have the Poster Child for Teen Pregnancy, Jamie Lynn Spears...expecting a girl, we hear... lovely.. continuing the heritage of Spears' girls.

This week it is Miley Cyrus who is at the head of the class... While doing a cover shoot with Annie Lebowitz for Vanity Fair... Miley was allowed to make a bad decision about appropriateness of a particular set of photo shots...Daddy and baby sister had left the set for another appointment and Miley, aka Hannah Montana, was left with her Grandmother and a teacher.

First, I say, "Fire the teacher." Clearly she has not successfully done her job.

As for the rest... shame on Vanity Fair and Annie Lebowitz... put a 15 year old girl in a compromising situation?! No - she is not old enough to have made a better decision... on her own.

I am sure Playboy and Hustler have positions available for people with your "special" talents, Annie. By the way, the topless picture of Miley was down right Ugly... people pay you for that Gothic-from the 80's horror film shots?! Yuck!

Miley should have known better -at 15 years old - what 15 year old does... no matter how famous?

Daddy and Mommy need to be there no matter how legitimate the situation may be. This is not a good omen of what will happen in 3 years when Miley is 18 years old and expected to make all of her own choices... as well as take the consequences.

Disney needs to take note... Nick as well... even if the studios are supporting train wreck tween stars... eventually... Parents will not trust the studios for decent, wholesome entertainment and make other choices for their children. Rein those star parents in and make them do their job!

On a better note, Britney will be back on TV reprising her role on How I met Your Mother... and not making headlines with her decision making skills... thank goodness for Daddy. Maybe she can actually make it back to reality... time will tell.

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Grey's Anatomy is Back!!!

2008-04-25T10:43:00.000-07:00

Woo hooo.. reality tv marathon is over!!! Real television is returning...

I could not wait to watch last night's Grey's... Disappointed... didn't like Derek... McSteamy was pretty funny. But the most annoying thing I think was Meredith... did you see how horrible her skin looked? It was completely distracting!!!

Get thee to an esthetologist!!! Get a facial... They do have them in L.A. I've heard...

Although.. Rose's hair thing was rather noticeable.. I hear that Rogaine can do wonders for female baldness fortunately! Bless her rebound girl heart...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Miley Cyrus inks a Montana of a book deal!

2008-04-24T06:14:00.000-07:00

MileyandMandy show...

from TMZ.com
Well they must not be paying her by the word: Miley Cyrus just inked a deal to write her *choke, gag* memoirs – for what's being called a "seven-figure" deal.

15-year-old Miley will recount the portion of her life for which she has been a sentient human being for the Disney Book Group. MC says she hopes to "motivate mothers and daughters to build lifetimes of memories together." Yawn, but if those saucy snaps are any indication, Volume Two should be a hell of a lot hotter.

Miley made $18.5 million last year.

Unfortunately...my daughter will want to read this from cover to cover... worse... I know she and her friends will clammer to go to any book signing within a hundred miles of us...

Miley is adorable .... and Thank Gawd she is no Britney or Lilo...

Hmmm... insight on life from a 15 year old?.. charming...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! American Idol top 5 Results

2008-04-24T05:55:00.000-07:00

Carly Smithson out...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! AI, Angie baby, McDreamy... and all that Jazz..

2008-04-23T07:45:00.000-07:00

Looking forward to hot.. hot.. Star Dad.. Patrick Dempsey.. aka, McDreamy... Joining us again on Thursday!!! At last! But... we are looking even more foward to Made of Honor (out May 2nd!).. Over an hour of Patrick Dempsey ...

Did you hear about what he did during the writers' strike?

from USA today
During his writers'-strike-induced hiatus from Grey's Anatomy, which returns with new episodes Thursday (ABC, 9 p.m. ET/PT), Patrick Dempsey whisked wife Jill away for a romantic Italian getaway. No kids. No cameras. And no reporters.

The couple, married since 1999, took in a fashion show in Milan; then, in Lake Como, they were among many marveling at the waterfront estate of that city's most famous resident: George Clooney.

He is so dreamy - even unscripted...

On another note... yes ... rumor has it that Angie (baby and all) and Brad are planning a small intimate wedding this summer (Junish - we hear). The ceremony is supposedly non religious... and her father, Jon Voight (who Angie ex-communicated when he implicated that his daughter might be a little nuts..) is said to be walking her down the aisle... we will see... whatever the case... the couple is soo absolutely Louis Viutton Luggage in a third world country... pretentious playing Peace Corps..

Okay, Okay...American Idol does Andrew Lloyd Webber...

No I did not watch it in real time...after what they did to Michael Johns??? No way can deal with Seacrest and the sad choices that America makes... looked it over this morning on YouTube..

An evening of bad song choices... and surprises... this should have been "Theme Park Singer", David Archuleta's night... but it was absolutely Syesha's. Here is how it should have gone...

David Archuleta should have sung "That's all I Ask of You" or "Music of The Night" instead his performance was forgettable.

David Cook should have done Jesus Christ Superstar... whereas Carly should have done "Don't Cry for Me Argentina"...Jason Castro...should have been the one to do an accoustic guitar version of "Think of Me".

And Brooke...Why?! Why! Why didn't you do the song "I Don't Know How to Love Him"?!!! It would have been absolutely perfect for you???

It makes no sense to me... but then neither did casting Michael Johns away...

The night went as it did..Syesha won this round.. no question. I have always thought that Syesha was a bit of the New York school of Fame - ish.. so Broadway should work for her. The loser... David Archuleta.. he should have solidified his lead... at this point ... I think it is anybody's game.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! American Idol vs. Britain's Got Talent ... Could Andrew Johnston out sing David Archuleta?

2008-04-17T14:01:00.000-07:00

Just a footnote to my last entry: Who is Andrew Johnston???

I have had so many emails about who this child is...

His Story
Carlisle choirboy Andrew Johnston stunned judges on the first Britain’s Got Talent audition show when he performed the classical requiem Pie Jesu.

13 year-old hoodie-wearing Andrew, who is the head chorister at Carlisle Cathedral, was visibly shaking before he opened his mouth to sing. And just as Paul Potts had done the year before, he stunned the audience and judges alike with the powerful sound that came out.

After his rendition and a standing ovation, Amanda told the nervous lad she had been “mesmerised” by his performance. Piers agreed, adding he thought Andrew had “a very good chance” of winning the contest. And a near-tearful Simon advised, “Your confidence has been undermined. But I think you are better than you think you are”. Knowing the power of the Cowell opinion, he added for extra impact, “Hear it from me, you are good.”

The judges’ comments topped off a nerve-wracking day for the shy schoolboy who has had to stand up to local bullies since he first joined the choir at the age of six. He said, “Even my mates are always telling me to leave the singing. But I live on a council estate and I want to make something out of my life.”

Speaking after his successful audition at the Manchester Apollo, mum Morag told us, “This has been an expensive day for us, travelling down to the audition, but it’s so special for him - it’s something he will never forget.”

“Now we’ll go back on the train in luxury, and we’ll get him an Indian meal. It’s all he’s been talking about”.

“He does a paper round, but to say well done I’ll buy him the computer game he’s been saving up for. And he can put the money toward buying a cage for his hamster Chubby instead.”

“I’m so proud of him today. He has a brilliant voice. But no matter what he sounds like, he’s still just a young boy at heart.”

I see a movie in this story's future... don't you? But... we have to say Brilliant..wonderful..stunning...

After watching a few clips of Britain's Got Talent from last season.. I must say ... I am soo much more impressed with their winner.

Paul Potts:

And just think... American Idol only lost Kristie Lee Cook... the buzz is sooo gone.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! You have got to see this... Andrew Johnston

2008-04-16T06:09:00.000-07:00

No I did not watch American Idol...

But - I admit curiosity got the best of me...So, I turned to YouTube to feed my guilty pleasure.. I mean..I technically am not giving FOX additional ratings..

I loved David Cook's story. His terminally ill brother who went through so much to just see him perform.. Bless him. There is no question that he is the Idol most likely to make the money.. especially if he has a band to back him.

It is no wonder David Cook had tears in his eyes... Knowing the story ..

But - a story that got us even more... put me in tears... you have got to see:

It is so Josh Groban on Ally McBeal...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Michael Johns leaves AI as America Got It Wrong!

2008-04-10T18:00:00.000-07:00

Michael Johns voted off?! Well, that is it for me and this American Idol season. This early? Disappointment is an understatement.. I suppose I have better things to do with my time than watch a bunch of wannabes that are "With -out" to quote Heath Ledger...David Cook is talented but not much to look at...could teeter on the Taylor Hicks fiasco. Who cares who wins now? It now seems clear why idol winners are finding themselves dropped from record labels.

I think it is pathetic that those like Syesha and Carly are still there considering their inability to produce a memorable performance....It would be one thing if Johns were voted off when there are only the top 3 or even 5 but at this point?! It is ridiculous... the things we allow ourselves to watch when there is a writers' strike...when is Grey's Anatomy starting?!!

Oh well we all vote with viewership and I will not be contributing to the rest of their season or their "AI Gives to Bono" fund...

I have eliminated it from my DVR... done... over..now .. let me add Grey's ... and hmmm...

Coco out -

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Top 5 songs for American Idol

2008-04-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

Yes... I watched American Idol...the word: "underwhelming".

You would think with this week's theme of "songs that inspire"- there would be equally inspiring performances.

But... for the exception of 2 performances ... the awesome performance of Somewhere Over the Rainbow by Jason Castro.

Hands down the highlight of the evening!

..The borderline "well done" Angels...by David Archuleta..

The rest were at best "okay".

Disappointing... It was an odd evening when Simon seemed kinder that usual...David Cook looked surprisingly thinner with continued improvement on his hair... but handicapped by his Michael Jackson inspired white jacket (yuck!) and a less than stellar performance... Michael Johns looked very European chic with and unavoidable hotness and unfortunately a poor song choice... as for the rest... do we really care?

In a competition where song choice is incredibly important... I thought I would suggest a Top 5 list of songs that should have been considered by the 9 wannabe an Idols...as well as who would have been wise to sing them:

1. One name: Bob Dylan Knockin on Heaven's Door, Times Are A Changing, Like a Rolling Stone- Brooke White ( a quiet version of any of these would have been cool). Want something sweet and whimsical? Lovin' You, Minnie Ripperton.. but don't try to do her high note of "ahhh".. instead do a whispered "hmmm". You want inspiration? Try this:

In 1976, Riperton revealed t0 Flip Wilson, who was guest hosting for Johnny Carson on The Tonight Show, that she had undergone a mastectamy due to breast cancer. At the time of her diagnosis, Minnie found out that her cancer had already spread to the lymphatic system. Despite her grim prognosis, Minnie continued touring in 1977 and 1978, and became the national spokesperson for the American Cancer Society 1978-79 campaign.

Eventually the cancer took its toll, and by June 1979, Minnie was confined to bed. She entered Cedar Sinai Hospital in Los Angeles, California for the last time on July 10th. On Thursday July 12, 1979, Minnie Riperton died peacefully in her husband's arms. Her family inscribed her headstone with a lyric of her most famous song, "Lovin' you is easy cause you're beautiful. from Wikipedia

I doubt there would be a dry eye in the house given the quality of Brooke's voice.

2. Wake Up Everybody - by Harold Melvin and the Blue Notes - Syesha should have been all over this song! Another option for her would be anything by Corrine Bailey Rae... Like a Star would have been a stunner... a memorable performance... something she has yet to do.

3. You Only Get What You Give- by The New Radicals - David Cook could have done an amazing version of this and nailed it. You want to rock?! Van Halen, Dreams... would have rocked the house!

4. Change the World by Eric Clapton - Michael Johns all the way. This would have won it for him. Now.. the big rock song... Aerosmith was not the choice... Pride from U2 would have been IT. Start soft almost acoustic and then build to the finish.

5. Hero, Mariah Carey - Carly Smithson's name is all over this! It is a happy song that could have really showcased her voice! If she insisted on Queen - she should have sung You're My Best Friend.

Okay, I have not said anything about Kristy Lee Cook's options.. let me just add a bonus suggestion..one thought.. Barbara Mandrell once did a song called I Was Country When Country Wasn't Cool.. I think Kristy could have brought down the house with that one.

My vote is still riding on Michael Johns to pull it off... but David Cook will do a Daughtry and be the most successful.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Top 5 TV Guilty Pleasures

2008-04-08T10:36:00.000-07:00

With the writer's strike recently ended... I must admit... TV has been more about watching the life and times of Britney than actually stories..

We are glad to see Daddy's influence has been such a good thing for her!

The shows we have been presented have been an example of how the public enjoys a good trainwreck... this being said .. I must admit I am as sad as the rest in my TV choices..

My Top 5 Bad TV Can't live without Shows..

5. Real Housewives of New York City (Bravo)... the only one that resembles me or any of my circle is the single one.. Bethany.. maybe the Countess too..

It is hilarious to see these women consider themselves fabulous ... wealthy yes... Fabulous??? Come live in my world and then check yourself dear!

But it is far better than the Real Housewives of Orange County...

4. Millionaire Matchmaker (Bravo)... the men are pathetic with wealth being their one redeeming quality... reduced to subsidized dating... Geez.. all makes for fun watching!

3. The Moment of Truth (Fox)... the beautiful women in the world are all not that incredibly stupid!... but it is so out there to watch the ones that are stupid enough to deconstruct their lives on that show ..only to walk away with nothing.

2. The Hills (MTV)... love this show... Hate Heidi ... have no respect for Audrina... tolerate LC ... love.. adore.. Whitney..

1. American Idol (FOX)... I am way too hooked... I am thinking Michael Johns

..look at him... hard not to think him

... yes David Cook

is talented but... could he make the cover of GQ?

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Oh Where do the Wife Swap moms come from!?

2008-04-08T10:32:00.001-07:00

Coco follows several stories and series in the evenings. Some are very entertaining and others are, well, time killing guilty pleasures.

When the I want to see how life is on the other side of town, I tune into ABC's Wife Swap. Yes, most of the stories are so over the top on Wife Swap they sound like they can only be found in fiction or Britney Spears life.

A recent episode I recorded (who has time during the day or dinner time to watch TV!), had some anti-soccer mom (it's in the press release for the episode) named "Donna" who ran her own coffee shop/art gallery/club. Oh, and she also had six kids she raised part-time. What a case.

Basket case dad/artiste ran the household so "Donna" could fulfill her fantasies of being some sort of creative person when in fact she came off as just an angry old hag who should have been sterilized and left in another country entirely populated by mimes.

Donna's best line was at the end when her husband Milquetoast gently let her know the youngest kids liked playing soccer and he would like them to continue playing. "Donna's" response was a snappy and smug, "Great. You can take them".

I hope Donna's kids remember this. I know my kids would. Someday "Donna" will be in the hospital terminally ill from inhaling too many espresso grounds and listening to really bad poetry and unfortunately, no one will be there to see her. Her children will be too warped or off doing something equally creative and selfish (apples and the distance they fall, "Donna") or perhaps so bitter they may have better things to do.

Dear Donna... get used to the word..dysfunctional.. this will be the kinder.. gentler word your children will use in describing their childhood with you when they are sitting on the Oprah-esque show of the era as adults suffering from the woes of the life you never prepared them for!

Don't you love television?!

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Scary parenting!

2008-03-31T05:41:00.000-07:00

Before ....

After...

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- It's a case that shocked Houston. A mother, Andrea Yates, drowned her own five children in a bathtub. And now, Eyewitness News has learned her ex-husband has taken another important step in moving on with his life.

In June, it will be seven years since Rusty Yates lost all of his children. And now, he's starting a new family. He told Eyewitness News he has a new baby. He confirmed for us today that his new wife, Laura, recently had a baby. He wouldn't tell us much else about the child.

We don't know exactly when the baby was born or the child's gender. He does tell us mom and child are doing fine.

Rusty and Laura married in March of 2006 following his divorce from Andrea. The wedding took place just days before Andrea's second trial in the drowning death's of she and Rusty's five children.

An appeals court threw out Yates' first conviction due to false testimony from a key prosecution witness. The second trial ended in her being found not guilty by reason of insanity. She's since been sent to a state mental facility.

George Parnham represented Andrea Yates at trial. While he worries about any negative effect on her therapy, he says the news of this child's birth doesn't Seem to have affected her.

"She is at peace with the issue," said Parnham. "She only wants the best for Rusty, his wife and their new child. Andrea's position is that that life goes on."

Talk about a person who should have a license to be a father!! His current wife is old enought to know better...but that sweet baby....Poor Kid.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Chikezie! Sambora! Jamie Lynn Spears!

2008-03-27T06:59:00.000-07:00

Chikezie was let go on American Idol last night. You know, somebody has to go, but this guy was genuinely a sweetheart. And of all the contestants, he was one of the two or three who seemed the most adult. We will miss you, Chikezie!

We have to admit we have a little thing for the Aussie Hottie - Michael Johns

Maybe it is the fact that Heath left us far too soon... and there is just something ...

familiar... that and Johns has a cool "Jim Morrison-ish " rockstar voice. But, we will see what happens...

Jamie Lynn Spears gets engaged! Wow, how exciting. At 16, the best gift would be a double-wide mobile home and a membership to the "I AM SO STUPID CLUB". Momma Spears sure can raise 'em!
Finally, speaking of parents, let's give it up for "Mr. You Give Dads a Bad Name" Richie Sambora. Caught drunk driving with 10-year old daughter Ava in the car. Wow, leaving Heather was a great decision. You make a swinging single dad, Rich. Love the pic by the way..

Toodles!

CocoScene! Jennifer Lopez and her new babies!

2008-03-21T06:06:00.000-07:00

photo from people.com

From NYdailynews.com:

Meet Max and Emme - the adorable month-old twins of Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.

The infant twosome make their public debut in an ultraglam 12-page layout in People Magazine.

Taken at the couple's Long Island mansion, the pictures offer a rare peek inside the family's ritzy lifestyle, which includes a nursery decked out in crib couture - and a chandelier.

Born Feb. 22, little Maximilian and Emme Muniz(Daddy's real last name) were showered with the best of gifts, including matching his-and-hers baby fur wraps from Dolce & Gabbana, one of Mom's favorite fashion houses.

The babes will also enjoy twin sets of toys and care from two full-time nurses and a butler. Despite the staff, mom and dad say they are doing most of the work.

"I've been very career-oriented my whole life and very focused on my own world and my own life," said Lopez, 38, "and all of a sudden, the focus just shifts."

"It's like, 'Whoosh!' I want to do everything for them," she said.

"It'll be three in the morning," Anthony, 39, said, "and we'll be like, 'Next feeding in 30 minutes! Okay, cool!'"

The couple conceived without medical help.

"It was all natural," said Lopez. "We didn't do in vitro, which I know was reported. Everybody assumed that because we had twins."

The news that they were expecting a diapered duo floored both Lopez and Anthony.

"[The doctor] said, 'Oh, my God! There's one baby, see the heart beating? And there's the other one!'" said Lopez. "Marc started crying again, and I started giggling."

"One person said, 'Everything with you is a production!'" added Anthony.

After what she said was a morning-sickness-free pregnancy and an easy C-section delivery, Lopez has a plan to lose the last of her 50 pounds of baby weight.

"I was thinking, 'What could I do this year to give me a great feeling of accomplishment?'" she said. "I want my babies to be proud of me. Maybe I'll do a triathlon."

You go, J.Lo!

For the exception of admitting to 2 nurses... a butler is completely understandable!.. a New Coco Mother is born!

As for darling Emme and Max... they will love Dragon Tales!

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Halle Berry Names Her Daughter

2008-03-19T05:46:00.000-07:00

from EOnline:

It's official. Halle Berry and Gabriel Aubry's bundle o' joy is called Nahla Ariela Aubry, her rep has confirmed to E! News per an earlier US Weekly item.

As celebrity baby monikers go, this one doesn't rank as one of the wackiest, but what does it mean?

North Alberta Health Libraries Association is a tad esoteric. So we're guessing the Arabic Expression "drink of water" probably hits closer to the mark.

Which is going to come in handy when Vitaminwater comes calling for their next poster girl.

Considering how much she wanted this child... Dear Halle has entered into the "twilight zone" of names. No family names... no name that could be a tribute Golden Hollywood (Greer, Harlow)... but then again...We guess with "Nala" from The Lion King and "Ariel" from The Little Mermaid that is a tribute of some sort.

Go Disney!

We hope dear Halle will always enjoy fame because otherwise... poor Nahla might have some issues with other children who do not understand her "uniqueness".

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Owen Wilson charms Jennifer Aniston?

2008-03-18T08:58:00.000-07:00

From celebrity-gossip.net

Word is... recently depressed Owen Wilson and terminally single Jennifer Aniston are an item. We must admit despite Wilson's recent "issues" we have always found him completely adorable and more than a little hot....that combined with Jenn's classic sense of style... would be a totally cool couple!

But... reality check... they are doing a movie together "Marley & Me"... this could all be a bit of PR.

It would be nice to see a normalish golden couple again. Goodness knows Brangelina could never qualify.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! McCartney Mills Divorce Settlement - 46.8 million!

2008-03-17T08:14:00.000-07:00

By JILL LAWLESS

LONDON (AP) — A judge has awarded Heather Mills a total of $48.6 million in the financial settlement of her divorce from former Beatle Paul McCartney.

A document released by the Family Court says the judge awarded Mills a lump sum of $33 million plus assets she currently holds worth $15.6 million. Mills says she is "very happy" with the settlement.

From Pr-inside:
The court ruled that the couple's daughter should receive a «periodical payments order» of 35,000 pounds (around US$70,000 or €45,000) a year. On top of that, McCartney will pay for the child's nanny and school fees.

The settlement has been a long time coming for the couple, who separated two years ago, after four years of marriage. At the time they said the parting was «amicable» and insisted «both of us still care about each other very much.
But the split has grown fractious since McCartney filed for divorce alleging his wife's «unreasonable behavior.
Mills claimed McCartney failed to protect her and their daughter from slander, death threats and other abuse, and accused the media of persecuting her. In November, Mills said she had been «treated worse than a murderer or a pedophile,» despite years of work for land mine victims and animal welfare charities.

When a woman continually speaks of charity work ... and what they will give charity...using money from someone else's fortune as she is assured of a salaried nanny for her 1 child... well... let us just say... certain words come to mind.. gold digger..sad......never Coco.

It's a Baby Girl for Halle Berry

2008-03-17T06:33:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK (AP) — Halle Berry doesn't just play a mom in movies anymore.

The 41-year-old actress had a baby girl Sunday, and "is doing great," her publicist Meredith O'Sullivan told People.com, the Web site of People magazine. It is her first child.

The father is 32-year-old model Gabriel Aubry. The two met while shooting a Versace ad in Los Angeles two years ago.

Berry told Oprah Winfrey on her show last year that playing a mother in her latest movie, "Things We Lost in the Fire," helped convince her that motherhood was for her.

"I think it validated that I was meant to be a mother because every day I dealt with the character as a mother and thinking as a mother," Berry said. "It let me know that I must be a mother."

Berry won the best-actress Oscar for 2001's "Monster's Ball." She also won an Emmy and a Golden Globe for 1999's "Introducing Dorothy Dandridge."

Berry had said she and Aubry don't plan to marry, but feel fully committed to each other.

Oh the Joys of single parenting! Still no name announced for baby Berry-Aubrey.

Congrats Halle...but commitment without the benefit of marriage ... screams even less than 50% potential success. Although we admit.. Goldie and Kurt are the exception.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Celebrity rehabs and such..Kirsten and Delta check in... Britney checks out!

2008-02-07T06:12:00.000-08:00

from pr-inside:
Hollywood actress KIRSTEN DUNST has become the latest star to reportedly check into rehab - joining the same Utah medical facility as EVA MENDES.
According to U.S. magazine Star, the 25-year-old was admitted to Cirque Lodge after a week of wild partying at last month's (Jan08) Sundance Film Festival.
The facility is also the same centre where Lindsay Lohan spent last summer (07) for substance abuse problems.
A source tells Star, "She (Dunst) desperately needed help. She seemed to be intoxicated when she checked in because she was acting really erratic. She was extremely emotional, constantly breaking down in tears.
"She not in a good place right now, but thankfully, she's getting the help she needs." Dunst recently dismissed rumours she was on the verge of a breakdown after reports surfaced of her alleged "erratic" behaviour at Sundance, with sources claiming her "odd" antics left friends apologising to other partygoers. But representatives for the Spider-Man star denied the reports insisting, "Kirsten is fine."

That makes two this week that we have heard of....

First:

TMZ has learned "Designing Women" star Delta Burke checked herself into a psychiatric hospital last week for depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder and "hoarding."

We truly hope poor Delta comes out... well... put together again.

Now Dear Kirsten... who in Hollywood is next...

Funny thing is... sweet Kirsten checks in ... bless her heart.. and Britney, poor thing, checks out...

The following statement was released to CNN's Anderson Cooper by Jamie and Lynne Spears, Britney's parents:

from TMZ:
"As parents of an adult child in the throws (sic) of a mental health crisis, we were extremely disappointed this morning to learn that over the recommendation of her treating psychiatrist, our daughter Britney was released from the hospital that could best care for her and keep her safe. We are deeply concerned about our daughter's safety and vulnerability and we believe her life is presently at risk. There are conservatorship orders in place created to protect our daughter that are being blatantly disregarded. We ask only that the court's orders be enforced so that a tragedy may be averted."

What a rehab, psyched out month.. and we are only half way through... maybe it has something to do with the writers strike? Is this what happens when actors do not have any writers to give them character?...hmmm...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Heath Ledger.. Cause of Death.. Toxicology Reports In

2008-02-06T08:08:00.000-08:00

from TMZ.com:
The NYC medical examiner has finished the toxicology report following the death of Heath Ledger, and has just ruled that the actor's death was caused by "acute intoxication by the combined effects of oxycodone, hydrocodone, diazepam, temazepam, alprazolam, and doxylamine."

The NYPD found five medications in Ledger's apartment after his death, including anti-anxiety medications alprazolam (Xanax), diazepam (Valium) and Lorazepam (Ativan). The sleeping medication zopiclone (Lunesta) and the sedative temazepam (Restoril) -- which is used by people with "debilitating insomnia" -- were also found. Doxylamine is an antihistamine used in the short-term treatment of insomnia. "We have concluded that the manner of death is accident, resulting from the abuse of prescription medications." said the medical examiner.

Poor Heath.. our thoughts of course with his family... especially sweet little Matilda. Finally, there is an answer...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Rehab/psyche ward round up and a few more tidbits...

2008-02-05T07:36:00.000-08:00

Britney Spears arriving at the Los Angeles County Superior courthouse on Jan. 14 for a hearing regarding visitation rights for her two sons. (Gabriel Buoys/AFP/Getty Images)

So, Britney is back at the hospital again... this time confined to the Psyche ward. Any surprise that it looks like a complete break down? At least this time it looks as if her parents are finally stepping up and taking charge. Daddy has the reins on her money and care... after all dear Brit clearly had no control even when she was in charge...

Her parents are not exactly June and Ward Cleaver... but ... they are finally doing something... poor Brit...

from Eonline:
Grey's Anatomy star Justin Chambers voluntarily checked himself into UCLA Medical Center earlier this week to be treated for severe exhaustion, the actor's rep confirmed.

The 37-year-old father of five went to the hospital "to get help with a pre-existing sleeping disorder," his rep said. "He asks that the press respect his privacy and that of his family at this time."

Chambers entered the hospital Monday and left Wednesday, missing UCLA's newest patient, Britney Spears by just a few hours.

But while that latter case is a whole other story, Chambers apparently was feeling flush enough to spend time with his buddies upon his release, according to a source who saw Dr. Alex Karev at trendy Los Feliz bistro La Poubelle later that evening.

"He was there around midnight, drinking with a couple of friends. He looked upset, but not in a breakdown type of way," the witness told E! News, adding that the former model is a fixture on the hipster scene in that neighborhood, but usually with his wife, Keisha, and kids in tow.

"They are the cutest family," E! was told. "He seems like a decent guy."

We are of course wishing him best of luck. 5 kids... a break down might be understandable!

LOS ANGELES (AFP) — Hollywood actress Eva Mendes has entered a rehabilitation center to tackle substance-abuse problems, celebrity magazine People reported on its website Friday.

The 33-year-old star of "Hitch" and "We Own the Night," has been undergoing treatment at Utah's Cirque Lodge center for several weeks, the report said.

"Eva has been working hard for the past year and made a positive decision to take some much-needed time off to proactively attend to some personal issues that, while not critical, she felt deserved some outside professional support," a representative for Mendes told People. "Out of respect for Eva's privacy, we do not wish to discuss further details."

Cirque Lodge was in the headlines last year after actress Lindsay Lohan checked into the facility following dual arrests for drink-driving.

We are starting to see a pattern .... issues... media attention... Bless dear Eva's heart...

LATEST: Eighties teen hearthrobs NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK are reportedly recording a new album in secret.
Singer Danny Woods recently attempted to shoot down increasing rumours the boyband is planning to reunite, insisting there had been "no discussion" of a comeback.
But a track was uploaded onto the group's newly-active official website last week (ends1Feb08) - and sources tell the New York Post the five-piece have almost completed work on a new LP, with the help of legendary music mogul Irving Azoff.
An insider tells the newspaper, "They've been going to a studio in Orlando and recording the album. It's just about done." NKOTB - Woods, Jonathan Knight, Donnie Wahlberg, Joey McIntyre and Jordan Knight - sold over 50 million albums before splitting in 1994.

We must admit... Joey is a doll... first the Spice Girls... now the New Kids on The Block! What will Dancing with the Stars bring on next???!

from pr-inside.com
PARIS HILTON is set for a racy new TV role as a member of the cast of lesbian series THE L WORD.
The socialite-turned-actress has revealed she's in talks to guest on the acclaimed U.S. cable tv show - and her spot may lead to a more regular part.
Hilton admits she's thrilled about the prospect of appearing on the programme but she has no idea whether she'll have to play gay or bare all in the steamy series.
She tells Parade.com, "It's true. I have no idea what kind of character I'll be playing, but it's a good show."

This really shows us the effect jail time has had on dear Paris...oh well.. it makes for interesting tv.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Katherine McPhee Married!

2008-02-04T07:28:00.000-08:00

from upi.com:
BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Feb. 3 (UPI) -- Pop singer Katharine McPhee has married her producer boyfriend, Nick Cokas, in Beverly Hills, Calif., People magazine reported.

The "American Idol" star's representative confirmed to People that the 23-year-old singer had married her 42-year-old boyfriend Saturday at the Beverly Hills Presbyterian Church.

McPhee, who was the runner-up on the fifth season of the hit Fox reality series, told People her wedding was the perfect occasion.

"(Nick) is the love of my life," McPhee said. "This is a once in a lifetime occasion and everything is just perfect."

The couple met in 2005 while working on a Los Angeles theater production of "The Ghost and Mrs. Muir." They went from being just friends to becoming romantically involved -- and became engaged last year after Cokas proposed with a custom-designed engagement ring, People said.

This is all kinds of strange... makes us think of Mariah Carey's first marriage to Tommy Mottola...Mariah was 24 and Tommy was 43...

Good luck sweetie!

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Posh ends The Spice Girls tour to pursue Fashion

2008-02-03T18:25:00.000-08:00

from pr-inside.com:

LATEST: VICTORIA BECKHAM has been blamed for the cancellation of the last leg of the SPICE GIRLS' reunion tour - because the singer has decided to retire from the music industry.
The British pop star was apprehensive about embarking on the comeback tour and only agreed to it so her young sons Brooklyn, eight, Romeo, five, and Cruz, two, could see her onstage.
She says, "I was very nervous about going back into the Spice Girls because I didn't want to send out a confused message. The reason I decided to do the tour was to show my kids that mummy was a pop star once." And she admits the reason why she is quitting the band after their final show in Toronto, Canada later this month (Feb08) is to pursue her career as a fashion designer.
Beckham adds, "I've been thinking about this for a long time. I'm not in the music industry any more. I'm in the fashion industry. I'm putting together a team of people now so it will be my main project when I finish this tour in a month." The fashion icon insists she has no regrets about her time in the Spice Girls or reuniting with her bandmates for the world tour, but she'll always "cringe" at her pop star looks and some of the outfits she had to wear.
She explains, "I like to think it was all good at the time. But I'll look at the pictures and think, 'My God, look at all that bloody make-up!' or 'Look at that hair!' So I'll cringe a little bit.
"I realise that made me who I am now. I'm proud of that." The group announced on Friday (01Feb08) that shows in China, Australia and Argentina would be scrapped.

Well ... Posh Spice has always been a show stopper. As far as the fashion designer career path.. Katie Holmes, Tom Cruise's protegee.. oops we meant wife.. has certainly benefitted from Victoria's advice... but ... perhaps Posh needs to focus on being on Mr. Blackwell's best dressed list rather than his worst dressed list.

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Sarah Jessica Parker Produces New Reality Show

2008-02-01T08:19:00.000-08:00

pr-inside.com:
SEX AND THE CITY star SARAH JESSICA PARKER is set to lend her name to an upcoming reality TV competition for aspiring artists.
Pretty Matches, the actress' production firm, has teamed up with the producers behind hit U.S. reality programmes Top Chef and Project Runway for a series that will see 12 visual artists tackle different disciplines - such as sculpting and painting - for the chance to win a gallery show, cash prize and a sponsored tour around the U.S.
The as-yet-untitled series will feature a panel of the world's top art critics, who will rate the contestants' work.

Just what we needed...another reality show... I guess while the writers are out picketing... we have to watch something. Seems a little too New York to pique our interests...

At least it isn't another story about how Britney is totally losing her mind ... in public.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Heath Ledger... Controversy..

2008-01-31T08:51:00.000-08:00

pr-inside.com:
HEATH LEDGER's publicist has spoken out against rumours of the late actor's alleged drug use - branding the claims "heinous lies".
Mara Buxbaum, who worked for the star before his sudden death, insists the Brokeback Mountain actor was never addicted to hard drugs and is outraged at the media speculation surrounding the 28-year-old's tragic passing.
Video footage of Ledger partying with two strangers at a Hollywood drugs party was aired in the U.S. on Wednesday (30Jan08) - and although the scenes don't show the late star indulging in any illegal activities, the TV shows involved have decided against broadcasting any more of the tape out of respect for Ledger's family.
Several U.S. websites have also reported claims that Ledger's fiancee, Michelle Williams, ended their relationship over an alleged drug habit.
But Buxbaum is keen to stress the rumours are not true.
Buxbaum tells New York Daily News, "(The story is) fabricated... just one lie among many. The speculation is heinous." Ledger was found dead in his New York apartment on 22 January (08).
An autopsy failed to reveal how he died, although police believe his death could be drug-related as five different bottles of prescription drugs were found around his apartment.

Okay... enough is enough... where was the paparazzi when the poor guy was alive? If drug addiction was an issue then putting it out in the open might have helped not only save his life but also, his relationship with his fiancee, Michelle Williams. But... it has yet to be determined what stopped his heart...All we know is that these things being said about Poor Heath is what his daughter will grow up learning ... that is just wrong.

We don't want to know anymore and will not contribute further to the assisination of his character. We do not debate what he did or did not do in his lifetime...but Poor Heath is gone.. dear Michelle and Matilda will have to deal with what remains. A little dignity pleez!

We will forever recall Heath as the hot, hot, hot guy who serenaded Julia Stiles from the bleachers... in Ten Things I Hate About You... how we envied "Kat"! We still use one of his expressions from the movie.. Patrick (Heath)"Ah... Bianca. No offense or anything, I mean, I know everyone digs you're sister. But, um... She’s without."

Well in this case... the Media and dirt diggers are sooo "without".

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Snipets...Marie, Denise...

2008-01-30T07:12:00.000-08:00

From Pr-inside.com
Actress DENISE RICHARDS has topped a list of the worst bond girls.
Richards, who played Dr. Christmas Jones opposite Pierce Brosnan's 007 in The World Is Not Enough, beat out competition from A View To A Kill's Tanya Roberts and Moonraker's Corinne Clery to claim Entertainment Weekly's unflattering number one spot.
Meanwhile, Ursula Andress was named the U.S. publication's favourite Bond girl, followed by Goldfinger's Honor Blackman and On Her Majesty's Secret Service's Diana Rigg.

Really... is this a shock?

From Pr-inside.com
MARIE OSMOND is to follow up her stint on celebrity reality TV contest DANCING WITH THE STARS by hosting her own talk show.
The singer will debut The Marie Osmond Show at the end of next year (09).
Osmond reveals the new syndicated show will revolve around women's issues: "It's a fun show, that girlfriend destination where we can all laugh a little bit, cry a little bit and just enjoy life."

Oprah is finally going to come to an end.... eventually...why not Marie? Who could dislike Marie? That's like having it out for puppy dogs..You go girl! Make the most of your comeback moment!

Toodles!

Coco Scene! SAG Awards... red carpet critique!

2008-01-28T19:57:00.000-08:00

Okay winners and losers at SAG... the first red carpet for fashion in ages... go here to see who won the actual awards... what we are going chat about is the fun rumors.. fashion... and oh faux pas!!

Baby.. baby... BABY??? hmmm..pregnancy rumors swirl... Angelina drinks water for the night.. Maybe she is the designated driver??? Looking at the dress... she is either expecting or just challenging us to give in to the rumors.

Brangelina

OH- NO. Sandra Oh. Hideous.

In the past, dear Sandra has always been a fashion diva... clearly mirrors were not present while she was dressing ... or perhaps she partakes of the same drug regimen that Britney has never admitted to... so sad.

Top reasons why we love red carpet glamour.
FABULOUS!

Eva Longoria and Terri Hatcher

Something for Late Night comics to enjoy... fashion disaster

Jane Krakowski

If only the ratings for Desperate Housewives looked this good!

Nicolette Sheridan and Marcia Cross do the glam thing right.

Vanessa Williams chose well... whereas... America Ferrera.. chose .. a dress with nice lines but drab color. Poor thing..

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Heath Ledger...dead at 28... from natural causes???

2008-01-28T06:02:00.000-08:00

from thecinemasource.com

From TMZ:
It sounds strange, but sources intimately connected with the Heath Ledger investigation tell TMZ it's possible the actor died of natural causes.

The reason they think that -- it's now appearing that the level of toxicity (from medication) in Ledger's system was low enough that it may not have caused his death. These sources say Heath's heart stopped. It could have been a heart attack but it's not certain, at least not yet. Although it's bizarre that a 28-year-old could die of natural causes, it happens.

We've also learned authorities do not believe the housekeeper heard Ledger snoring when she walked in his bedroom at around 1:00 PM. Sources tell us, a fireman observed rigor mortis in Ledger's jaw shortly after arriving on scene at around 3:30 PM. Sources say they now believe Ledger was dead for around three hours prior to their arrival, so they don't believe the housekeeper could have heard snoring.

Authorities are also annoyed at news reports that there may have been a sinister plot to remove illegal drugs from Ledger's apartment before cops and firemen arrived. There are reports out there that the masseuse called Mary-Kate Olsen and a plot was hatched to have her bodyguard remove certain drugs. Authorities tell us that's impossible, because the cops were there the entire time the bodyguard was present and there would have been no opportunity to carry out such a plan. They say it's a made up story.

As we first reported, the masseuse contacted the bodyguard because she knew he was a licensed EMT.

We had heard that Heath may have been suffering from pneumonia... we wonder if that may have had anything to do with heart failure?

We would love it there were a juicy scandal or conspiracy... but we have a feeling that.. NO.. it wasn't AIDs... an overdose... suicide... or a plot of assassination by an outside source...just a tragic ... sad death...

from the photobucket.com

Poor Heath... poor Matilda...

We suppose we will just have to wait for the implosion of Branjelina... Britney... or even LiLo for sordid details...

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Brad Picks Katrina Orphan For Next Brangelina Adoption

2008-01-25T09:02:00.000-08:00

From PR-inside.com:
ANGELINA JOLIE and BRAD PITT are reportedly planning to adopt a child orphaned by Hurricane Katrina.
The pair, who already have three adopted tots, have been working tirelessly to rehouse people affected by the storm that hit the U.S gulf coast in 2005. And Pitt has dedicated time and money to the Make it Right organisation, which is rebuilding a destroyed section of New Orleans.
American magazine Star claims the couple has fallen in love with a girl whose parents were killed in the Katrina devastation, and they want to add her to their expanding family.
The couple already has three adopted children, Maddox, six, Pax, four and Zahara, three, and a natural baby, Shiloh, 19 months.
A source tells the tabloid, "Brad met a little girl and fell completely in love. He and Angie had already decide that their next child would be a daughter. They were originally going to adopt a girl from Africa, but now Brad is sure this child is the one."

Well, at least this time Poor Brad gets to play a part in the next acquisition...

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Moment of Truth Reality Game Show

2008-01-24T09:04:00.000-08:00

Yes.. we have to admit.. we watched. It was like looking in shock at a car wreck and thanking God that it was not you!

First, constantents allow themselves to be put on a lie detector machine. They are then asked countless personal questions. The contestant does not know the outcome of the polygraph test. 21 of the questions are chosen for the game. You answer in front of love ones on the stage with you, as well as the studio audience and cameras. If you answer incorrectly... you are gone. There are several levels to reach a total of $500,000.

Never.. would put ourselves in jepoardy like that but...
It is on our list of guilty pleasures.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! And the Oscar goes to who??!!

2008-01-24T07:40:00.000-08:00

In a Coco Mommy's World movie nights are fun and easy dates with your spouse or family outing events...we go to see movies that are entertaining, amusing, ... and can take your mind off of the stress at hand.

The actors, producers, directors..etc.. that make up the Academy, decide upon an annual list of the best and brightest in movies.... whether or not they are in touch with the normal society around them is often questionable...clearly, the populace of 2008 Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is not even on the same planet as the rest of us.

For the exception of the movie Juno - which has rallied due to the Golden Globe attention... was there a single movie on their best picture list that someone other than a film critic... and those who think they should be a film critic... actually saw? (for a list of this year nominees go here: oscars )

Was it so long ago that movies like Lord of the Rings, Rocky, Shakespeare in Love, even The Godfather were looked favorably upon by the Academy, movie goers, as well as box office receipts? People actually saw movies before they were nominated and could watch the awards rooting for their favorites!

Sometimes... we just get the feeling that Hollywood is paternalistic to anyone outside of the movie biz.. after all, they know what is best for us... "us".. the people that actually buy their own designer clothes and handbags... and generally look at pregnancy before marriage as a bad thing.

We know, we know... we have the People's Choice Awards... but let us just say... other than the very missed red carpet fashion critiques... maybe the revised or cancelled Oscar ceremony due to the mafia-sque writer's strike would not be a bad thing...

Our prediction is that if The Oscars make it to production ... the Academy ... as well as ABC will need to hope and pray that American Idol, or CSI anything isn't on an opposing channel. Or the ratings of the 80th Academy Awards will be as minuscule as the audience that have seen any of the movies being recognized.

Rant over.

Toodles!

Heath Ledger - Now we know more...

2008-01-23T07:29:00.000-08:00

The results of poor Heath's autopsy, as of now, has been found inconclusive. The Medical Examiner's Office has said it will be another 10 days before all the tests.. etc are in...

It was a "Marilyn Monroe" death. He was found in the nude with pills at his bedside. There is talk that he was suffering from pneumonia... stress.. and it likely that if indeed there was an overdose... it was accidental.

We had heard that this incredibly hot, hot actor died from someone who knew him.... from Brooklyn days when he and his partner Michelle Williams were still engaged to be married.... and both raising their now 2 yr old daughter...Matilda Rose... together.
It just goes to show how very fragile life is ... and the stuff legend is made of...

He was 28.

It is tragic... sad...

Britney... Lindsay... beware...

Toodles.

Brangelina plans to Adopt again...

2008-01-23T07:15:00.000-08:00

From Digitalspy:
Angelina Jolie's brother has confirmed that the actress is to adopt another African girl with partner Brad Pitt.

The couple plan to tour orphanages in March in search of a sister to bond with Ethiopian daughter Zahara.

James Haven is quoted in the Daily Mirror as saying: "They are creating one big family and will keep adopting as long as they are able to.

"Angie and Brad talk about how much they have been taught by their kids. In many respects Angie saved Zahara's life and there are so many more children whose lives she could save and she talks about that constantly."

I believe the position of God has been taken Angie... and no... there were no nannies and daycare in that job description.

But how can we be so brutal... about a girl using her fame for good??? Pleez... and remember with your last acquisition... dear Angie.. you promised to stay home with the precious boy for a year?

Maybe you meant that Darling..pathetic..Brad would stay home with him???

Toodles.

Cocoscene! Breaking! Heath Ledger Dead!

2008-01-22T14:08:00.000-08:00

Australian actor, hunk and hottie was reportedly found dead in his New York City apartment just moments ago. See links here, here and here, but expect them to be slow.

10 Things I Hate About You, A Knight's Tale.. so many films

He was a great actor, a father and a decent person.

This is simply tragic and incredibly sad. I am at a loss for words.

Coco Scene! Byte of Gossip

2008-01-21T06:26:00.000-08:00

Some snipits of coffee conversation for the coco mommy...

We are hearing two different stories about the split between Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds..

Rumor #1 says....
The split occurred because Edmonds (formerly married to another R&B singer, Babyface) would not sign a prenup and the relationship ended.

Considering how very cool Ms. Edmonds was during her first divorce... by all accounts, fair to Babyface and devoted to their sons from the marriage...this doesn't seem believeable to us as reason for the break up.

Rumor #2 says...

from canada's Gazette: Here's the deal on Eddie Murphy's quick split from Tracey Edmonds, two weeks after they exchanged vows in Bora Bora on New Year's Day: In Touch Weekly mag says he got mad because Tracey wouldn't take his name.

She was born Tracey McQuarn but has used Edmonds since her first marriage, to R&B singer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds. Those two have two sons who use "Edmonds," so Tracey wants to keep that name, too.

She and Murphy were going to have a new ceremony stateside, the Bora Bora one being of dubious legality, but when this issue arose, the whole relationship exploded.

Okay, we know Eddie Murphy... we know Eddie Murphy's ego... rumor #2 makes sense.

Next....

Let's talk Cruise Control..

Yes, with that haircut Katie looks as if she is in the neighborhood of 40... but, we concede, she does look like a very good looking 40 year old. Her body is awesome. Her face is gorgeous and her style choices... though a bit too mature for her age... are lovely. Sans the haircut (because who wants to look like 40? Unless of course you are 60!) the darling girl has a style worth emulating ("copying" for those scholastically challenged..).

Darling Kate's comeback movie choice thus far has proven to be flawed. Mad Money??? Distinctively mediocre. With her new look she should consider a Jane Austen flick.

Now for the good stuff... Tom... Scientology... Nicole...

from entertainmentwise.com:
Morton (from his new unauthorized Tom Cruise bio book) writes: "Those who saw the family close up concluded that Tom was much more comfortable and enthusiastic as a parent. The actor was in constant - and controlling - touch with the youngsters and their nannies no matter how busy he was."

The author also alleges that Nicole would go for days without calling her children when she was away filming on location.

He says: “[It] could be days before she would phone to see how Isabella and Connor were coping.”

In November last, Nicole told U.K.'s GMTV: “My kids don't call me mommy, they don't even call me mom. They call me Nicole, which I hate and tell them off for it."

Meanwhile Katie revealed to Parade magazine: "[Tom’s] first two children are incredible, really smart and kind. They call me 'Mom.' So Tom understands the female bond, and he loves it."

To be called a bad mother! That is something that is completely foreign to the coco mommy...However..For some reason this is believeable to us... Nic did come across as cold and self involved although since their split, seems guenuinely changed. As for the whole Scientology mess... Tom's 9 minutes rant on YouTube... claims he is second in command...bizarreness of his current family...etc..etc.. We say... who really cares? Truly the result is only a good laugh along with an "OMG!" and the knowledge of how close the rest of us are to exceptional normalcy! We think that the bottom line is simply this... Tom's movies have not done very well in recent years... how long before he is no longer a movie star and merely a personality... a "used to be"?

From pr-inside.com: JESSICA SIMPSON wants to record a country duet with her American football star boyfriend TONY ROMO.
The Texan singer is currently recording her next LP with a country twist, and she has asked the Dallas Cowboys quarterback to join her behind the mic.
A source tells the National Enquirer, "Jessica has been schooled in publicity tricks by her manager dad, Joe, and she knows that a duet with Tony will attract major attention."

Romo isn't exactly popular amongst his own right now... and the way Dallasites view it... Jessica is a bad luck charm...try again poor darling girl.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Another One Bites the Dust... Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds Split

2008-01-17T06:03:00.000-08:00

photo from usmagazine.com

From the BBC:
Actor Eddie Murphy says he plans to "remain friends" with film producer Tracey Edmonds, two weeks after they had a "symbolic marriage" ceremony.

Murphy, 46, and Edmonds, 40, exchanged vows on New Year's Day on a private island in the South Pacific, but the celebration was not legally binding.

But reports in the US claim the couple have since split up.

In a statement, the couple said they had decided after "much consideration" not to have a formal ceremony.

They added it was "not necessary to define our relationship further".

But statement did not clarify whether the couple were continuing with their relationship.

'Deep love'

"While the recent symbolic union in Bora Bora was representative of our deep love, friendship and respect that we have for one another on a spiritual level, we have decided to remain friends," the statement said.

Murphy and Edmonds started their romance last year as Murphy argued with Spice Girls singer Melanie Brown's baby girl over the paternity of her baby girl.

The actor later acknowledged Angel Iris Murphy Brown was his daughter after a DNA test in June confirmed he was the father.

This was no real surprise, was it??

We certainly don't blame poor Tracey... being "just friends" is probably a safer route.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! McConaughey to be Daddy

2008-01-16T20:17:00.000-08:00

From Starpulse:
Matthew McConaughey is set to become a first-time father after announcing on his website that his Brazilian girlfriend, Camilla Alves, is three months pregnant. The hunk, who has previously dated Sandra Bullock and Penelope Cruz, has been dating the model for the past year.

In a post on his website, the proud dad-to-be writes, "My girlfriend Camila and I made a baby together... It's 3 months growin' in her womb and all looks healthy and lively so far."

Ironically, in the new issue of Playboy magazine, McConaughey talks about his parenting plans, stating, "I believe I'll have a family. I want children. The older I get, the more I look forward to being a dad, having some little McConaughey's running around."

But the happy news doesn't mean the actor will wed his pregnant girlfriend.

He says, "I believe in the institution (of marriage), but I don't feel you have to marry. A kid just needs a mom and a dad."

Hmmm...we suppose in Hollywood it is passe' to do the "first comes love, then comes marriage.. then comes a baby in the baby carriage..."

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Congrats Christina

2008-01-13T08:22:00.000-08:00

From MTV News:

Christina Aguilera and Jordan Bratman welcomed a baby boy on Saturday evening, according to the singer's Web site. It's the first child for the singer, 27, and Bratman, a music executive whom she married on November 19, 2005.

Max Liron Bratman weighs 6 pounds and 2 ounces and measures 20.5 inches, according to the site. People.com reports that he was born in Los Angeles at 10:05 p.m. PT on Saturday. The announcement is accompanied by the following note on the singer's site:

"Dear fans,

"Today is a very joyful and special day for Jordan and I as we welcome our first son into this world.

"In honor of our love for each other and our growing family, I have put together a special video for the song 'Save Me From Myself' off my Back to Basics album. This video is very dear to me as it includes actual footage from our personal wedding video!

"Just a little something to say 'thank you' for your undying love and support. It is in no small part because of you that I live such a blessed and wonderful life! Please download and enjoy...

"With all my love,
"Christina"

It is so nice to see someone from the Hollywood crowd doing things the right way... be of legal age, get married to someone who is not infamous for their past.... wait a little while ... and then have a baby.

Congratulations Christina!

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Grey's Anatomy ...poor thing!

2008-01-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

What we loved:

It was great to see Derek, aka McDreamy, again!

The New Age Healer was fun.

Bailey was awesome.

Love the banter with Dr. Hahn and Dr. Torres. We are beginning to like McSteamy ... as a person - he was funny.

What made us want to say, "Poor thing...":

George, poor thing, is just not such a great guy.

McDreamy, poor thing, seems to have "issues" that makes him so much less ...than. We feel sorry for Rose, his nurse "friend"... it is so hard when your love interest is more attractive than you. Not that any Coco Mommy has ever been in that position.. Poor Rose.

Lexie, poor thing, is no Meredith Grey.

Meredith needs a new love interest to remind Dr. McDreamy she isn't just anybody... poor thing.

In the end... the writer's strike has gotten ridiculous. But, the writing for this season's Grey's Anatomy has been mediocre at best... maybe this break will improve the storylines, and we might actually like Dr. McDreamy again and not just how he looks.

Toodles!

This and That..

2008-01-07T06:00:00.000-08:00

Just a few blurbs about this and that....

(timeinc.net) (etonline.com)
It is no surprise that TV today is less than tantalizing thanks to the Writers' Guild strike. We wish we could say we sympathize more with them... with all of their separate deals and the whole Jimmy Hoffa-ness of it all... and now with no Golden Globes...what will we do for red carpet fashion directives?!! Let us just say.. a free agent situation would be greatly appreciated. Even though the writers have carved an agreement with David Lettermen... we find Jay Leno to be more entertaining and deserving of our respect.

Julia Louis-Dreyfus lends her support to Writers Guild of America members as they picket Warner Bros. studios in Burbank, Calif., November. (gus ruelas/associated press)

In the end, it is simply this... there is one episode left of Grey's Anatomy.. and we have not been very impressed with this season's plot lines...perhaps a flock of new non union writers might be refreshing.

Now for the Battles of Britney... It never ceases to amaze us.. how absolutely awful Lynne Spears is as a parent. Britney's parental units were planning to assure ratings for Dr. Phil's talk show and appear on an upcoming episode to discuss their "dirty laundry". Dr. Phil even showed up at Cedars-Sinai Medical center as Britney was checking out....per her family's request. Now the Spears family is pointing fingers to everyone including Dr. Phil for the train wreck known as the PR from Britney's breakdown... too bad they can't add themselves to the equation. Britney, poor thing, seems to have been raised by dignity challenged parents.

(X17online.com)

And of course, as if on cue... Dear Britney with new man thing in tow fled to NYC to avoid an impending intervention... geez.. We now feel as if a shower is necessary to wash it all away..

Her Mommy was certainly not Coco!

On to Mr. Blackwell... Posh makes worst dressed along with Jessica Simpson and Lilo... but our Coco Mommy Reese makes best dressed...

(Victoria Beckham from portfolio.com)

Speaking of Reese... she also wins the poll among popular celebrities as well as the People's Choice award for fav Female Movie Star.

(from RTE)

"The actress proved to be the most-liked celebrity among ten women who regularly found their way onto magazine covers and into gossip columns in 2007, according to a poll on Friday.

For its E-Score Celebrity survey, E-Poll Market Research asked more than 1,100 people ages 13 and older whom they found the most appealing, confident, glamorous, interesting and over-exposed, among other qualities." (from Yahoo!)

You go girl!!! The big question is ... are there wedding bells ringing for she and Jake Gyllenhaal?

(allocine.com)

By the way, just a note... we watched, "Cashmere Mafia"... designer clothes, girlfriends, Lucy Lui - sounded like our kind of show. Until they portrayed a Coco Mommy as well... the enemy. Let us just say... in this situation... a writer's strike is the best thing that could happen to this show. We certainly won't be watching it...

OOOh! One more note: Congrats to the newest Hottie Mommy to be Nicole Kidman! The preganacy is confirmed with a rumored arrival date sometime in July.
We do love her. We hope that she and hubbie Keith Urban have a healthy pregnancy and child!

We have to add one of the comments George Clooney made when he was asked about Nic's baby news: "At least she is older than 16."

On that note we will say: Toodles for now!

Coco Scene! Parenting at it's finest....

2008-01-03T07:48:00.000-08:00

Jamie Lynn and Britney....what in the world were they taught at home? Now, neither one is employable. Looks as if Jamie Lynn's show on Nickelodeon "Zoey 101" has been ... hmmm how should be put it???.... permanently retired due to unforeseen circumstances or due to the anticipated arrival of the sixteen year old's love child. How... trailer park. Really...

Toodles!

***PS... Nickelodeon seems to be changing their tune - Now - in their moral wisdom - the program spokesman, Dan Martinsen has now told MTV, "We have not made any change to our schedule." Zoey 101's final season is to air in February.

We wonder if Jamie Lynn will be showing just in time for the show's finale??? We knew there was more than just commercials that kept us from letting our darling children watch the Nickelodeon channel...

Toodles again!

Katie's New Cut

2007-12-04T06:57:00.000-08:00

... Darling Kate... do you really embrace looking as if you are in your 40's??? We know, you married a much more..well.. seasoned man.. but really ... there is no need to make dear Tom look as if he is your junior.

We love trying new looks ... but with the new cut and the goth makeup... dear Kate... you have gone from being an "it" girl to a girl who is painfully..without.

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Kate Walsh's Emmy Look

2007-09-19T05:44:00.000-07:00

Chris Carlson

Actress Kate Walsh, a star of an upcoming series "Private Practice," arrives for the 59th Primetime Emmy Awards Sunday, Sept. 16, 2007, at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Walsh will be a presenter during the show. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Okay, great dress. But....
What is with the hair?

Fire that stylist now!!!

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Barry Manilow's "View" of things...pathetic

2007-09-18T11:52:00.000-07:00

From Rueters Life!:

Manilow was scheduled to appear on the ABC morning show Tuesday, the same day his new album, "The Greatest Songs of the Seventies" hits stores. But those plans fell through because of his issues with Elisabeth Hasselbeck, an abortion opponent and supporter of the Iraq war.

"I had made a request that I be interviewed by (co-hosts) Joy (Behar), Barbara (Walters) or Whoopi (Goldberg), but not Elisabeth Hasselbeck. Unfortunately, the show was not willing to accommodate this simple request so I bowed out," he said in a statement on his Web site (http://www.manilow.com).

"It's really too bad because I've always been a big supporter of the show, but I cannot compromise my beliefs."

In an earlier statement to the news Web site TMZ.com, which broke the news, Manilow said Hasselbeck was "dangerous" and "offensive."

But a source close to "The View" said "we canceled him," because producers refused to comply with Manilow's "completely disrespectful" demands.

Barry Manilow hasn't had a hit since before Generation X graduated from High School... Pleez. Dear Barry, you are an entertainer (in theory)- not a candidate for President.

We doubt there will be lost audience because of his refusal to be "compromise ". This will probably be the first time Dear Barry has cracked the entertainment news in 15 years without a payoff somewhere. Pathetic really... hmmm... maybe sad is the more operative word.

Poor aged 70's pop star... maybe Oprah will want him.

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Vanessa Hudgens does it AGAIN!

2007-09-14T21:04:00.000-07:00

We thought that after the first round of nude, and other compromising pictures came out of Vanessa, it would stop there...clearly, Disney did not do it's background check very thoroughly.

A new round of less physically revealing but certainly more morally suggestive pictures have reared their ugly heads... this batch has dear Vanessa tongue to tongue with another girlfriend and in other suggestive poses with her chums... need we go on?

Miss Hudgens.... where is your mother?!!!! Or anyone for that matter who would be able to guide you in your decision making? Geez!

If you ever thought that poor, dear Vanessa and Zac were really an item... We think now it is clear ... that is not the case.

Our children love "Gabriella".. however, with Miss Hudgens lapses in judgement this early on in fame ... who needs another LiLo or Britt? Disney is sure failing in their choices for positive "girl" images.

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Britney Bombs

2007-09-10T06:03:00.000-07:00

As we watched dear Britney's ill fated Video Music Awards (MTV) opening act of "Gimme More", we felt plain sorry for the poor Mommy of 2 mistakes. Between her wig and her less than bikini ready body... we thought... "geez, her performance was like a really bad American Idol audition in the first round!"

Our opinion, which we will of course give whether you like it or not...
Britbrit needs to focus on becoming a real person instead of creating a "purpose in life to serve as a warning to others" (despair.com)

Maybe a ballad with more clothing... maybe she is just destined to never be Coco...
Poor thing.

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Halle Berry -BABY LOVE

2007-09-07T06:23:00.000-07:00

Everyone knew that Halle Berry really wanted to experience motherhood.
Now-it appears she will have her chance... at age 41, she and her boyfriend of almost 2 years Gabriel Aubry, are expecting!
Oh, the excitement!

However, the conventional role of marriage to the baby daddy in this case seems to be "out". We love Halle!.... she is a lovely, lovely girl.. sadly, a bad personal decision maker (her unfortunate 2 failed marriages).
Miss Berry's star status may excuse creating a family without the benefit of marriage... in Hollywood. However, for we Coco Moms who live in the real world...we see that traditional relationships benefit the children most.

Think of the joys Matilda Rose - love child of Michelle Williams and Heath Ledger - will have... now that her parents, who met on the set of Brokeback Mountain....
conceived sweet Matilda ...
were engaged but never married...

have broken up.

It never ceases to amaze we, Coco Moms, who work so diligently for the success of our children ... how careless "artist" are when entering the realm of parenting. The poor darlings...

Toodles!

Coco Scene!!! Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens - Romance? We think not...

2007-09-07T05:54:00.000-07:00

So... these two are reportedly an item??? How very convenient... High School Musical 2 premieres and the first photos of this hot romance appears.

We don't buy it. It is great for the darlings living for anything that is HMS... but there is no spark and way too much media implication.

It seems even more odd that the romance was underwraps soooo much that the paparazzi never even got wind of it... pleez...

Our guess is that the sweet children (Hudgens and Efron) are friends and being directed by a big studio to help increase visibility of this mega million machine called High School Musical.

.... Dear Miss Hudgens, however, needs to watch the image she is putting out... between the racy video of her first solo single (many Coco Moms complained) and now the nude photo... High School Musical 3 may just be about how "Troy Bolton" has to find a new girlfriend due to "Gabriella's" sudden departure...

Toodles!

CocoScene! Kid Nation - What were they thinking?

2007-09-01T04:09:00.001-07:00

Lord of the Flies is back! Welcome to Kid Nation! CocoScene is after all, celebrity news for moms. I am sure loads of mothers will be watching this gem from CBS!

CBS is taking a beating on this fall reality series about 40 real life children left in a desert ghost town with the job of creating their own society and government.

Apparently, safety was not a factor. Children suffered burns and at least four drank bleach by accident! And it gets better as children as young as 8 were required to clean outhouses, find food and allegedly left unsupervised for days at a time!

But don't worry! CBS (Children's Broadcast Service - don' think so!) had the children's best interest at heart!

In addition, CBS insisted in its statement that the show was "extraordinary" in its "behind-the-scenes support structure." That included "...an animal safety expert and a child psychologist, not to mention a roster of producers assigned to monitor the kids' behavior," the network said.

Well, it's good to know that an "animal safety expert" was on hand as well as the "roster of producers". We wonder what CBS describes as monitoring kids' bleach intake?

But... we admit... our darlings will very likely get to watch a little of this show... after all.. nothing is better than when you sweet children suddenly realize how lucky they are that you are their parent... and not some fame hungry, irresponsible "would be adult" who would sell their children off for their fifteen minutes media spotlight.

We remember from the movie years ago, Parenthood:

"You know, Mrs. Buckman, you need a license to buy a dog, to drive a car - hell, you even need a license to catch a fish. But they'll let any bu**-reaming a**h*l* be a father. "

We think this can apply to many that call themselves parents....

We know, not every Mom can be Coco....

Those poor darling children!!!

Toodles!

Coco Scene! Oh No Not Owen!!!

2007-08-27T11:45:00.000-07:00

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Oscar-nominated film star Owen Wilson, best known for movies such as "Wedding Crashers," has asked the media to allow him to "heal in private" following numerous reports that he was hospitalized over the weekend.

"I respectfully ask that the media allow me to receive care and heal in private during this difficult time," Wilson said in a statement released to Reuters.

Various news reports surfaced late on Sunday that Wilson, 38, was in Cedars Sinai Medical Center in the Beverly Hills area, and some reports cited unnamed sources as saying he had tried to commit suicide.

But his spokeswoman, Ina Treciokas, declined to comment beyond Wilson's statement, and it was unclear exactly how or what the actor's problems were.

Fire and police officials confirmed they had responded to a "medical aid" situation at Wilson's home on Sunday, but declined further comment, citing confidentiality laws.

Hospital spokespersons also declined to comment.

We love Owen Wilson! A total sweet hottie. Our thoughts and prayers are with he and his family.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! High School Musical 2!

2007-08-15T05:46:00.000-07:00

Forget about Oscar night or even the Superbowl...

Yes we know... completely geek ... but this will my children's first viewing party.

It seems to be the trend everywhere... the first big party of the year for every Coco Kid. Tween are gathering in well to do living rooms everywhere in their party best for pizza, drinks dessert and HMS 2.

High School Musical 2 premieres Friday at 7/8 p.m. on Disney Channel.

By the numbers

7 million

Number of High School Musical CDs sold

7.2 million

Number of DVDs sold

1.2 million

Number sold of High School Musical - The Novel, making it a New York Times bestseller

160 million

Estimated number of people worldwide who have seen the TV movie

Disney magic... and an opportunity for parents' date night!

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Matt Damon meets Arthur - very cute!

2007-08-15T05:23:00.000-07:00

From Contactmusic.com:
Superstar MATT DAMON will make a guest appearance as himself on animated U.S. T.V. show ARTHUR in September (07). In the episode, The Bourne Identity actor stops by Elwood City and chats to Arthur and his friends after they send him a script of their experiences he thinks will make a good television show. Damon's cameo appearance doubles as a promotion for his Project Greenlight screenwriting community, which strives to break budding writers in Hollywood.

We love it! Our little darlings won't be watching this episode alone. It's so nice to see an "A" list star have time for a bit of PBS Kids too!

This absolutely multiplies his hotness level.

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Parenthood - Hollywood style....

2007-08-13T12:26:00.000-07:00

Nicole Richie and chic maternity...

Nicole Richie is having a baby... let's see, after her DUI arrests, her issues with food and her lack of marriage... let's celebrate the fact that darling Nicole at least knows the baby daddy is Joel Madden and dresses fabulously well(we are not blind!).

We can only hope that she finds a good nanny to actually raise the poor "Baby Richie"... or will it be "Baby Madden" ??? One never knows...

Brangelina...

Lack of marriage

Lack of faithfulness (we must remember this is dear Angie's second noted stealing of a committed man)
Even lack of love for your own "biological baby".....
is hardly in the way of successful parenting in Angelina Jolie's "how to be the ideal Mom" handbook.

We would mention Brad (Dear Angie's boy toy) but everyone knows he is simply a famous ornament .... unpaid nanny man... proof that being beautiful does not exclude you from being a doormat.

Oh the strangeness of it all... as we read all about the lovely families...we can only think one thing...time for a quick mani... and relieve the babysitter! We all have priorities darling.

Toodles!

Coco Scene! No Captain Kirk for Damon

2007-07-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

From the Actressarchives.com:
"When asked if he had been approached to play Captain Kirk, Damon was quick to dismiss the speculation. "No, that was an Internet rumor," said Matt Damon However, that rumor had such traction, William Shatner was asked about his feelings on it, which gave Damon a boost. "I saw William Shatner commented on it which I thought was great. He said 'I think he would make a good Captain Kirk' which I thought was really cool." While Matt Damon may have wanted the role of Captain Kirk, and while William Shatner gave his endorsement to the Bourne Ultimatum star, it sounds like the production is headed in a different direction."

Pity... Matt Damon would have been a really sexy direction... Star Trek movie win for darling husbands and at least one shirtless scene of Matt Damon for us!

It's a shame...

Toodles.

Coco Scene! Isn't Life Posh?

2007-07-20T06:15:00.000-07:00

Just a few notes from the recent Victoria Beckham Special... yes.. of course we watched! She is after all fab and outrageous.

How many times did she tell Becks "I love you"?!! Victoria, darling, appearing "desperate" is never stylish... every Coco Wife knows that "I love/adore you", is what your man should be saying to you...

When you are after all Posh and stylish - Becks should be the one making sure you aren't wandering..We didn't see a single bouquet of flowers or "I am thinking about you" gifts from said hubby. Poor Posh..

She looked adorable at the Luncheon with the Beverly Hills Socialites..

Wish we could say the same about the garish Socialites.. oh my,

Get thee to a make up counter at your local Neimans and fire that plastic surgeon... Pleez - fun need not be garish!

Posh's visit with Perez Hilton was amusing...do we really believe that Tom Cruise hasn't tried to convert the Becks? Pleez...look at poor Katie. We didn't see Katie on the show because Tom forbade the BFF's hanging together on camera!

We were surprised that she did not look into schools for her darling boys! Every Coco Mom knows that schools worth applying to, will be... selective. Even if you are Beckham.

All in all - Posh was completely trying to be over the top..major... ratings darling, ratings!

Toodles!

Angelina's Tantrum over Jen - AGAIN

2007-07-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

From Fox News:

According to Life & Style Weekly, the brunette beauty gave beau Brad Pitt's mom Jane the silent treatment after she left the Father’s Day party Angie organized to catch up with her former daughter in-law Jennifer Aniston.

“When Jane returned to the party, Angelina froze her out,” an inside source splurged to the magazine. “And after the party, Angie and Brad had a huge fight about Jen and how she’s still in Brad’s life."

But just as Jolie was recovering from her rage, Brad’s brother Doug apparently sent sparks soaring by referring to Jen as a “friend of Brad’s.”

Apparently, Angie was so upset that she warned Doug to keep quiet and told Jane that she felt she “deserved more respect." However, the sexy screen star pulled out one final scathing strategy.

“She told her (Jane Pitt), ‘If you continue to disrespect me and carry on like this, then you won’t see Shiloh.'" Ouch

Angie.. Angie... Angie... you may be the fantasy of many men... but rest assured.. you are no doubt, every mother's nightmare. Poor Brad.. he went from Class to Crazy... we must be more cautious in our choices....

Unfortunately, temper tantrums are not the only cause for embarrassment for Brangelina... their collaboration on the movie A Mighty Heart seems to have become A Mighty Flop...

Toodles!

Cruise control for Katie Holmes

2007-07-06T07:59:00.000-07:00

From Now Magazine:
Since marrying Scientologist Tom Cruise and becoming a mum, former Dawson's Creek star Katie Holmes, 28, hasn't been sent any movie scripts that take her fancy.

So her 45-year-old husband's offering to produce her projects.

'Kate is a little disillusioned with acting at the moment, especially as she's taken to being a mother so wholeheartedly,' a source tells The Daily Express.

'She's not interested by many of the roles she is being offered so Tom has stepped in with some ideas of his own.'

The Mission Impossible star believes audiences will be wowed if the couple collaborate on-screen.

'He has one project he wants both of them to star in and another he will produce with Katie in the lead,' says the source.

'He wants to build a whole production company around her.'

No... absolutely no control issues here... can you say: Svengali?

The definition of Svengali?
The word "Svengali" has entered the language meaning a person who, with evil intent, manipulates another into doing what is desired.

What's this? Is Tom Cruise's pic in the definition???

Surprise, surprise...

Poor Katie, as if that haircut wasn't bad enough....

Toodles.

OK - just a bit of Paris

2007-06-28T06:31:00.000-07:00

We must admit - although we try to keep the celeb entries to actual celebs... now and then we do gauk at those thrust into fame for whatever reason and behave in such an ....outrageous fashion... we must comment... a bit like a passing a ten car pile up caused by cell phone use... so, yes, we watched Larry King other night. Besides, have you seen what is on TV lately???!!

Did we believe her? Does it really matter? Poor Paris - growing up is so hard... maybe one day the sweet girl will actually do it..hmmm.

Toodles.

Katie NOT Cute Cut

2007-06-28T06:13:00.001-07:00

We meant to comment on this earlier - but not quite sure if it was the nausea of morning sickness or from the sight the "wanna be Posh" haircut that caused the delay.

Some changes can be good... Cameron, Paris, and even Jen looked adorable with bobs... but Katie... darling.. you just look like a boy.

Dear Kate - find your own look.. Posh may be stylish but it is her own slightly trampy look that works for her.. we suggest looking at some Grace Kelly or Audrey Hepburn pics to find inspiration!

Toodles!

Grey's Anatomy - Washington's conspiracy theory

2007-06-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

From Eonline:

The truth, as Washington sees it, is that he was made the patsy and costar T.R. Knight should have been fired.

Washington claims that the much reported on-set argument between himself and costar Patrick Demsey that supposedly ended with Washington referring to Knight as a "faggot" was nothing more than "a lie."

"I feel all of this was about him getting a raise and getting his character to stop being perceived as a dopey, kooky kind of character," Washington says in an audio clip posted on the newspaper's Website. "He perceives himself as a leading man. That's why you could see the change this past season. That was his whole impetus behind this. And I was used and I was exploited...to raise T.R.'s profile. I may be wrong, but that's how I feel about it."

... Hmmm... honestly..., we have to agree with one point of poor cast-off Isaiah... no matter how many women on Grey's want him, Georgey is just not leading man material....geez we are talking about Georgey for G's sake! Brutally hot McDreamy he is not...Pleez - Georgey on a good day is just McSweet.

Scorching.....leading man!

The kids just need to learn how to get along... drama, drama, drama...

Toodles.

Cameron's Maoist Mistake

2007-06-26T06:57:00.000-07:00

Cameron Diaz's fashion faux pas....

From Eonline:

The globe-trotting actress issued a statement of apology to the people of Peru Sunday after donning a kicky, though ill-advised, tote bag emblazoned with one of Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong's most infamous political slogans.

Unfortunately, Diaz didn't quite grasp what the red star and Chinese characters on her olive green bag signified, nor that Peru lost nearly 70,000 citizens in a Maoist insurgency throughout the '80s and '90s.

Oops.

She should have stuck with Chanel...what does she expect???

It was made in China...

Geez...

Toodles.

The Starter Wife- or What Desperate Housewives should be...

2007-06-26T06:42:00.001-07:00

Have you seen the Starter Wife? It is a wickedly funny mini-summer series on USA network.

Based on the novel from the now separated Gigi Levangie Grazer (soon to be ex of famed producer Brian Grazer) .

This show is sexy, sassy, and oh so coco! Messing is at her best. Season finale on USA tonight, 9/8 central.

We are soooo addicted!

Toodles.

The View from Here

2007-05-23T09:03:00.000-07:00

We haven't watched the show the View for a very long time... however, as we are feeling the effects of pregnancy, channel flipping from bed becomes addictive.

Since that Rosie thing was leaving, we thought, hmmm... why not.

What a horrible show...

First you have Joy Behar and Rosie ganging up on conservative Elisabeth with only the guest host, Sherri Shephard to try and deflect the ugliness. Rosie, of course, resorts to out right name calling (sooo uncoco) and it is just time to flip the channel.

We wait a few moments and flip back... that is when rudeness gets a whole new meaning in the form of the once cute, now skank, Alicia Silverstone.

Clearly, her mother never taught her manners. Her behavior towards the co host Elisabeth was, to say the least, appalling. She walked on to the stage and snubbed the conservative, pregnant, Elisabeth.

Did no one teach the once youthful Silverstone that when you enter someone's home you behave graciously as a guest and greet your host?!

Seeing Alicia Silverstone on the stage made it clear why she has hardly had a successful movie career in the recent decade. The girl should be years younger than most Coco Moms but has followed poor beauty advice. She looked absolutely awful! Silverstone, in all of her Stella McCartney looked as if she belonged in a dark dive bar where most women sport manly tattoos. Her hair stylist should be shot. A dermatologist should perform emergency care on that face. As for her teeth, her once adorable smile is in need of some serious cosmetic attention. Yuck! Sadly, Silverstone has entered Skank alley. All of her environmental convictions fell on deaf ears... because of the shock of her rude behavior and her damaged looks. Issues... issues.

We would post a picture of Ms. Silverstone but there isn't a recent one that would do her justice...

Well, again, until some normalcy visits the View... people that actually live in the real world, we actually liked Sherri Shepherd and can at least relate to conservative Elisabeth, we will be tuning out. For what that Rosie creature and Joy dish out we can turn to Oprah and Dr. Phil. We doubt we will give one cent to see that Silverstone Skank in any theater. No manners, no style, NO THANKS.

Toodles.

Enchanted with Patrick Dempsey

2007-05-23T06:03:00.000-07:00

We know, we know... so much to talk about going on in the entertainment world ... but we have been far too ill thanks to impending baby to write a single word..

However, this morning ... We saw the best of both worlds come together in an impending movie!!

A Disney film called Enchanted - with Patrick Dempsey. Yum!

It is due for release on November 21rst. Check out this awesome trailer. A family film with the benefit of personal Coco Scene Mommy enjoyment!

See the trailer:
HERE

Toodles!

Ty Pennington DUI

2007-05-09T07:45:00.000-07:00

From EOnline:
Cops pulled over Ty Pennington at about 12:15 a.m. Saturday, after which the hunky handyman registered a 0.14 percent blood-alcohol level, nearly twice the state legal limit. He was taken into custody and released at 2:50 a.m. after posting $5,000 bail.

"I made an error in judgment. We all make mistakes, however this is about accountability," he said in a statement Monday. "Under no circumstances should anyone consume alcohol while driving. I could have jeopardized the lives of others and I am grateful there was no accident or harm done to anyone. This was my wake-up call."

Okay, if Ty goes into rehab ... we are going to be ill. Everyone makes mistakes... fortunately, he was the only one hurt by this one... rehab is not the answer (do you hear us Paris, Lindsay, Britt?!) RESPONSIBILITY is!!!

Toodles..

Bye, Bye ... American Pie...Billy Ray Cyrus

2007-05-09T06:48:00.000-07:00

We were happy he was able to stay as long as he did on Dancing with the Stars. His fan base is amazing. Bruno was rude and not in the "cool" Simon way. Maybe it's the British accent?

Whose next? Hmmm.. Ian Ziering or Laila Ali?... this next round will be tough to tell...

Toodles.

Oh the Drama -Not on Grey's Anatomy

2007-05-09T06:38:00.000-07:00

What happened to Shonda Rhimes??? Last weeks Grey's Anatomy was...BORING.

McDreamy is being turned into a commitment phobic, typical guy. Georgey is the new romantic lead...
And the beginning of Private Practice was less than exciting.

We actually took a phone call during the show without fear of missing something good....deleted from Tivo before watching the program a 2nd time.

Losing Interest... quickly!

McDreamy being a jerk just doesn't do it for us... we have a feeling it will only get worse.

Toodles.

Hugh Grant Arrested

2007-04-26T06:14:00.000-07:00

Photo from TMZ.com

Sooo, once again Hugh is having a bit of trouble with the law. This time it is not for prostitution, this time it is simply for being a jerk.

According to TMZ:
The actor, according to British press reports, allegedly kicked Ian Whittaker three times as Whittaker attempted to photograph him near his west London home. Whittaker alleges Grant then picked up a large carton of baked beans and threw them at the lensman, leaving him "bruised" and "battered" and slathered in the sticky mess.

Whittaker also claims that Grant asked him whether he had kids, and when he answered in the affirmative, said, "I hope they die of f**king cancer." Grant denies having said that.

Police did not confirm that it was Grant, 46, that had been arrested, but did say that a 46-year-old man had been arrested and made bail, and that he would be returning to a police station next month.

There are no excuses for that kind of behavior. We always thought darling Hugh was simply adorable... now we just think his cuteness is quickly wearing off...

Toodles.

Alec and Kim...

2007-04-25T10:34:00.000-07:00

Okay, we have avoided commenting on this particular topic... you know the one.. "rude, thoughtless, little pig".. yada, yada, yada..

Here is our take. Poor Ireland. She is in the middle of feuding, selfish parents. Think about when we were eleven... confused, awkward... the kid is in trouble at both ends. It is our belief that Alec is far from perfect... with anger allowed to get to this level... Kim is also on the far from perfect scale. She needs to be the grown up and resolve this. They were married and chose to have a child for goodness sake. Their darling girl is going to be completely messed up.

What he did is wrong... he needs serious counseling in communication. But, what he and Kim are doing TOGETHER... is far, far more damaging.

We wish them luck and the love for their daughter they need ... to make better decisions and come out of this mess.

Toodles.

Rosie is outta there!

2007-04-25T10:22:00.000-07:00

We are starting to believe in the old saying that "good things come in three's".

1. Sanjaya leaves Idol.
2. Heather Mills is booted from Dancing with the Stars.

3. Now, Rosie O'Donnell is leaving the View!!! Her last show is expected in Mid-June. Who cares why! We are sure it is something... personal.. as it always is with her.

Life is only getting better...

Toodles.

Hooray! Heather Mills is cast out!

2007-04-25T10:01:00.000-07:00

We do not understand why all we are hearing about is how popular so called "charity activist" Mills was... even when she had a decent score from the Judges, Mills still landed in the "Bottom 2". The reason why is obvious... no one liked her enough to vote for her! When we look at others who scored far lower with the Judges... like John Ratzenberger or Billy Ray Cyrus... it is clear that America has spoken... and we do not like Heather Mills.
Cherio.. Heather.. bless her gold digging heart.

Toodles.

Dancing with the Stars... Hooray Heather is in bottom 2..

2007-04-18T06:54:00.000-07:00

Although we sorry to see the Clyde Drexler go... we would have much rather see the "charity activist" Heather go bye,bye... we think perhaps it was to be expected eventually. Mr. Dexler seems to be charming and gracious man, absolute phenom in basketball, who worked very hard at his routines.... but never seemed comfortable on the dance floor.

Can we only hope that Heather Mills will make a speedy exit soon!

Clearly, the Judges are afraid to criticize her for anything ... they think it is not PC... they need to remember this is merely a publicity stunt for her... Mills is trying to add any positives she can in the U.S., since her own home country wants nothing to do with her!

Maybe she is less popular than she thought. If she doesn't score high on her routine... she doesn't have the fans calling in for her... Unlike the very popular Billy Ray Cyrus.

We think she needs to go...

We also think it will eventually come down to Joey Fatone and Apolo Anton Ohno...

Toodles.

American Idol does Country

2007-04-18T06:28:00.000-07:00

Now... Melinda, where has she been hiding! What a great performance, lots of sass and style. She and Jordin are the contenders.

LaKisha, good but not great.

Blake ... well... not impressive.

Sings "A Broken Wing"

Jordin is still our pick for the one with that "it" factor. Her song made us tear up...

Phil was the surprise. He was awesome!

Sanjaya wasn't even entertaining. We don't hate him... we just don't think he is a talented singer... although his "Latin" performance was decent. It is time to go home, we think.

When Chris did his rendition of Rascal Flatts, Mayberry, it was preceded by an intro... where he said he was from Virginia. The Judges criticized him for not connecting with the song ...did they just use selective hearing?!!! The boy said he is from Virginia!!! We are sure his heart and mind are somewhere in Blacksburg. We felt for him so much! Good, bad, or ugly, it was clear where his thoughts were. We think he could have cared less about what Simon had to say...and certainly cannot fault his feelings. We hope Chris will be with us after tomorrow.

- Our prayers are with all those touched by the Virginia Tech Murders. We can only hope that the support from all of us can give you the strength you need to get through this...God bless and keep you.

As for the elimination... can we say Sanjaya? He so out classed by the rest.

Toodles!

Angelina Jolie - Every Mother's Nightmare

2007-04-18T06:15:00.000-07:00

Angelina Jolie says she was "sexual" in kindergarten. Jolie, who is dating Brad Pitt, was interested in the opposite sex from a very early age and "made out" with boys at nursery.

She said in an interview with Britain's OK! magazine: "I was a member of a group called the Kissy Girls. I was very sexual in kindergarten. I created a game where I would kissthe boys and give them cooties. "Then we would make out and we would take our clothes off. I got in a lot of trouble!"

The brunette lost her virginity aged 14 to her first boyfriend, and has revealed she began cutting him with a knife after the sex "wasn't enough".

Angelina explained: "I had started having sex with my boyfriend and the sex and the emotions didn't feel enough. I was no longer a little girl. In a moment of wanting to feel closer to my boyfriend I grabbed a knife and cut him. He cut me back.

"We had an exchange of something and we were covered in blood, my heart was racing. Then whenever I felt trapped, I'd cut myself. I have a lot of scars. "It was an age when I felt adventurous and after a few beers things happened."

The 31-year-old stopped self-harming when she adopted five-year-old Cambodian boy Maddox.

Angelina said: "It had something to do with becoming a mother. That was the biggest change in my life and made me feel complete. I learned to accept responsibility for myself, my children and my partner."

Okay, now this woman would be a good mother? No wonder she is so twisted in her view of family life!

I feel sorry for Brad Pitt's family... they went from Brad being with "normal and decent" to completely demented.

Toodles!

Divorce Hollywood Style

2007-04-16T06:06:00.000-07:00

From TMZ:

Forbes just released the top ten most expensive celebrity divorces. At the top of the A-list, fat cash bust-ups is the pending divorce between millionaire baller Michael Jordan and his wife of 18 years -- which could cost Mike more than $150 million. Nothin' but net!

Harrison Ford, Kevin Costner, Steven Spielberg and Mick Jagger and their respective exes also rank high on the ka-ching split list. And let's not forget Paul McCartney and Heather Mills' split (ranked at number 6 on the list), which could cost the former Beatle an arm and a leg ... more than $60 million!

That's right dear Heather, you had more of your own money before you married Paul... now you will soon have money without the benefit of marriage... and it only took a couple of years..
How touching to see that marriage is so valued... at least in terms of money.

Toodles.

Harry Potter Theme Park in Orlando?

2007-04-16T05:46:00.000-07:00

From PR-inside:

Fans of the popular children's book series will soon be able to step into the young wizard's magical world as Universal Studios is reportedly close to making a deal to build 'Harry Potter World' in Orlando. The theme park will feature a host of rides, including roller coasters, based on events and plots from JK Rowling's blockbuster books.

This could be way cool. Yes, we are a wee bit... ummm... nerdy.

Toodles.

Is it finally over??? Anna Nicole Smith

2007-04-10T13:43:00.000-07:00

No shock to anyone, Anna Nicole Smith's baby girl is Birkhead's? That poor kid... she isn't going to know who is for real. Maybe now, Vicky Lynne Smith can rest in peace!

A little reminiscent of what happened with Gloria Vanderbilt... poor dear.

Toodles.

Elizabeth Hurley Sued for Inappropriate Wedding???

2007-04-10T07:54:00.000-07:00

From theage.com:

AN Indian court will hear testimony this week that British model Elizabeth Hurley and her husband Arun Nayar mocked Hindu traditions with their "showcase" wedding.

An angry Jodhpur resident is taking legal action against the couple after seeing pictures of their lavish wedding in Hello! magazine, which reportedly paid $A4.82 million to cover the event exclusively.

Vishnu Khandelwal, a devout Hindu, said he was upset when he saw Hurley and Mr Nayar drinking alcohol before the ceremony and kissing near a sacred fire. "They sat on a sofa and they were supposed to sit on the floor," Mr Khandelwal said.

His petition to the court, which will decide whether or not to prosecute, also pointed out that Hurley wore leather footwear near the fire, in a land that worships the cow.

Indian law makes it a crime to "outrage" any group's religion with "deliberate and malicious intention".

Talk about the in laws disapproving.... poor Elizabeth... she finally gets a guy who wants to marry her and then we have the "stories of the outrageous".

Poor thing... we have a feeling if the couple were close to broke there would be less protest or notice...

Toodles.

Dancing with the Stars... Leeza.. NEXT

2007-04-10T07:37:00.000-07:00

Yes, it is geeky but we switch to other shows as we admit to no one that we actually watch this cheez!

We think Leeza is next to go..bye,bye. Good costume this week though... she finally looked the part last night in her black outfit and her hair really done wild.

We applaud the judges for finally criticizing that unstable Mills "charity activist"... whatever that means in the real world!..

But, alas, we see Leeza departing next.

Toodles.

Top 9 American Idol - no break aways

2007-04-10T07:10:00.000-07:00

Although both performances given by Haley and Gina were both very lack luster, we think Haley should have been the one to go. She clearly has less talent... but we suppose she is simply more entertaining than just a good voice.

We have our eyes on Jordin. We think she has that it factor of the contestants there...
but we have to say that there doesn't seem to be a real stand out.... As for Sanjaya, at some point the joke will get old.

Although we have a fav, Jordin, we are really not very impressed the entire line up. No amazing stand outs.

Oh well, we are sure Simon knows best.

Toodles.

Jen in her 7's

2007-04-10T06:54:00.000-07:00

From Just Jared

Hollywood mommy Jennifer Garner sports her favorite 7 For All Mankind jeans (she practically lives in them) as she takes 16-month old baby Violet for a play date at a Brentwood park near her home on Monday morning.

After all the Easter eggs..travaganza... Nice to see normalcy... even when it is a star.

Toodles.

I AM NOT LINDSAY LOHAN!

2007-04-05T06:21:00.000-07:00

From the Bosh

From TMZ:

"Heroes" cheerleader Hayden Panettiere was mistaken for Lindsay Lohan last night -- and was she ever pissed!

TMZ spotted Hayden leaving Hollywood hotspot L Scorpion last night with co-stars Milo Ventimiglia and Leonard Roberts, when a confused onlooker shouted out, "Give 'em hell Lindsay!" When one of the paps reiterated the fan's mistake, a huffy Hayden yelled back, " Don't Ever Call Me That Again"

Somehow, the Lilo fan didn't hear Hayden clearly and called her Lindsay again! Before Hayden could fire up her vocal chords to respond a second time, a paparazzo screamed a string of choice obscenities to the confused Lilo fan."

Poor Lilo... even her peers see her in that "Britney Break down" way.

We love Heroes.. but sweet Hayden needs to call her manners back in check... unless she wants be mistaken for Lilo more often.

Who exactly actually does admire Lindsay? We wonder if a fan base exist or just people "rubber necking" as they do an accident on roads...

Toodles.