Blog Posts by Kathleen Perricone

Did Usher cheat during his marriage? (Neil Mockford/FilmMagic)The custody battle between Usher and his ex-wife gets uglier every day. On Wednesday, while the "Climax" singer was on the stand for the second day in a row, he was accused of sleeping with one of Tameka Foster's bridesmaids during their two-year marriage. Usher was being cross-examined about his complaint that his ex brings nannies he doesn't know in and out of the lives of their two young sons, Usher V, 4, and Naviyd, 3, when Foster's lawyer discounted his claim, saying that one of the nannies in question had worked for him during a trip to Miami. Usher, appearing confused, responded, "I don't know what you're talking about. What are you referring to?" So the lawyer reminded him. "When Ms. Williams [the nanny] left Miami because you were discovered in bed with Maya Fox-Davis … do you remember that?"

Smith speaks out. (Splash News)Will Smith may have shocked his fans when he slapped a male reporter who kissed him on the cheek at the Russian premiere of "Men in Black 3" last week, but he's not apologizing. During his Tuesday appearance on the "Late Show With David Letterman" to promote his new movie, the actor seemed to take great pride in his actions. "We're doing an interview, right? And he says, 'I'm your biggest fan. Can I have a hug?'" Smith explained. "So I go to give this joker a hug and he, like, tries to lean in to kiss me. It's just awkward, Dave!" After the backhanded slap, the reporter's people tried to explain his actions to Smith. "They were like, 'Oh no, we're sorry. It's just his schtick,'" he told Letterman. "And I said, 'That's why his ass got schtuck.'"

Kim on Tuesday. (Splash News)Gwyneth last year. (Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic)Kim Kardashian is a kopycat! The reality star wore the exact same belly-baring black lace Pucci gown that Gwyneth Paltrow did to the 2011 Emmys for a party Diddy threw aboard a yacht in Cannes, France, on Tuesday night. But she definitely didn't win the fashion faceoff against the Oscar winner. Yes, we love Kardashian's curves (and who doesn't?), but they didn't really make the dress look the most complimentary on her body. Also, her huge chandelier earrings were a bit of a distraction from the busy dress. In comparison, Paltrow went for a very simple look when she rocked the Pucci creation: understated jewelry and her sleek blond hair left down. It's pretty shocking that Kardashian would even dare to wear the same dress, especially since Paltrow made such a splash last September when she stepped out in the very memorable look -- which landed her at the top of many best-dressed lists.

Bobbi Kristina, with her Aunt Patricia on Sunday. (Christopher Polk/Billboards2012/Getty Images)Whitney Houston's daughter Bobbi Kristina Brown and the late singer's ex-boyfriend Ray J put the "sin" in Sin City separately this past weekend while in town for the Billboard Music Awards. After accepting the Millennium Award on her mother's behalf onstage Sunday night, 19-year-old Brown hit the MGM Grand's slot machines — a big no-no since she's underage. After video footage of Brown and her adopted brother-turned-boyfriend Nick Gordon, 22, showed up on TMZ on Monday, both the hotel and the Nevada Gaming Commission have launched investigations. If it's proven that the teen broke the law, she faces up to six months in county jail or a $1,000 fine.

Von D rocks. (Jeff Steinberg/PacificCoastNews.com)Kat Von D certainly has enough tattoos to look like a rocker. And on Saturday night, the "LA Ink" star got to be one when she performed at An Evening With Women, which benefited the Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Center. Von D played keyboard and sang "Small Town Boy" by '80s synth-pop trio Bronski Beat, accompanied by former Limp Bizkit member Wes Borland on bass and Danny Lohner, who has worked with Nine Inch Nails and Marilyn Manson, on guitar. Although she kept her head down the entire time, the husky-voiced tattoo artist was pretty impressive for her first time in front of a live audience.

Denise Truscello/WireImageMAXIMMila Kunis is hotter than ever. The "Friends With Benefits" actress rose to No. 3 on Maxim's Hot 100 List this year after coming in fifth place in 2011. According to the men's magazine, which considers its picks "the definitive list" of the world's most beautiful women, "Ever since she locked lips with Natalie Portman in 'Black Swan,' our appreciation for this brunette stunner has transformed into a near obsession." And Ashton Kutcher would probably agree. Last month, he was spotted on a bunch of dates with his former "That '70s Show" co-star, although they claim to be just friends.

Jenner still eats his Wheaties. (Jeff Minton)He's the least ubiquitous of the Kardashians, and for that Bruce Jenner deserves (another) medal. Esquire bestows the legendary Olympian with the title of "Father of the Year" in its June issue, along with a profile that gives a glimpse into what it's like to be a man that made his name due to his hard work and dedication in his early life, only to end up in his 60s as the invisible patriarch of a family famous for, well, a sex tape. As the magazine's writer describes, the reality TV family's sprawling Calabasas, California, home is decorated to honor its show ponies: Kim, Kourtney, Khloe, Kendall, and Kylie (the latter two daughters are his with wife Kris Jenner). "There is no red singlet in a frame; his gold medal is nowhere to be found. For the most part, Bruce Jenner, Olympian, has been banished to the garage."

Smith stings like a bee. (Splash News)That's one way to dispel the gay rumors. Will Smith shoved and slapped a male reporter at the Moscow premiere of "Men in Black 3" on Friday after the man embraced the actor and kissed him on the cheek after their red carpet interview. Smith, 43, seemed to be okay with the gesture — one that is obviously European — but then he suddenly turned on the reporter, shoved him into the cameraman standing behind him, slapped him in the face, and yelled, "Come on man, what the hell is your problem?" as his handlers ushered him down the red carpet. The Ukrainian reporter, known for kissing his subjects after concluding an interview, looked shocked and confused as he stepped back off the press line.