Blog Posts by Rebecca Detken

  • Elton John: Dad of the Year?

    Elton John has received many accolades over the years. He has six Grammys, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, and has even been knighted by HM Queen Elizabeth II for his "services to music and charitable services." Now, the "Rocket Man" singer and his partner, David Furnish, have been nominated to win the Celebrity Dads of the Year award -- in England that is. The first-time fathers welcomed their son, Zachary, into the world last Christmas thanks to the help of a surrogate mother, and are reportedly "thrilled" that they're in the running for the special honor.

    Elton John and David Furnish (with baby Zachary) are the first gay parents to ever be nominated for Britain's Celebrity Dad of the Year award. - aurizio La Pira/Splash News

    According to the organizers of this year's poll, which is sponsored by Premiere Inn, the title aims to "reward the celebrity dad who has impressed the nation by balancing a hectic public life with the demands of parenting."

    Elton, 63, has said that although he is incredibly famous, he wants Zachary to have a normal upbringing. "I so value my own childhood now, and we want to give Zachary -- as much as we

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  • Lady Gaga Ziplines Into Central Park

    Say what you will about Lady Gaga, but she certainly knows how to put on the show! The pop star -- who is busy promoting her new album, Born This Way -- kicked off "Good Morning America's" Summer Concert Series with a performance in Central Park Friday morning. Thousands of Gaga's "Little Monsters" gathered -- some who began camping out for three days before the concert! -- and watched as the "Poker Face" singer ziplined her way to the stage.

    After opening the show with "Bad Romance," Gaga sat down for a chat with "GMA's" Robin Roberts and George Stephanopoulos. "I love my fans," Gaga said. "They're my family, for sure. It's an absolute dream to play here in Central Park. I grew up five blocks from here. And just to see this many people here to listen to my music makes me feel so blessed."

    The singer went on to perform four more tunes from her new album, including "Born This Way," which she says is about "being yourself and loving who you are and being proud," "Judas," "Hair," and

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  • Teresa Giudice: Big Hair Flashback!

    I swore I wasn't going to watch "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" this season, but I was immediately sucked in after the premiere. I mean, who can resist a good brawl at a baby's christening? Unfortunately, all that great TV drama has come at the expense of one of the show's stars, Teresa Giudice, and her family.

    Teresa Giudice says that fame tore her family apart in the new issue of Us Weekly .Back in the day, Teresa and her little brother Joe adored one another.

    While Teresa, 39, and her brother Joe Gorga -- who now stars on "The Real Housewives of New Jersey" as well -- used to be close, that's clearly not the case any longer. Joe called his older sister "garbage" at his son's christening. Ouch! Of course, whenever you're having family problems, it's always best to air your dirty laundry in a magazine.

    Teresa and her four daughters grace the cover of the latest In Touch Weekly, and although she says she doesn't want to "stoop down" to her sister-in-law Melissa's level, she reveals that their problems are more or less rooted in jealousy. Apparently, Joe and Melissa became extremely jealous of Teresa when she became a big reality

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  • Jimmy Fallon and Neil Young ‘Party in the U.S.A.’

    Jimmy Fallon dusted off his dead-on impression of Neil Young on Wednesday's "Late Night With Jimmy Fallon." Jimmy, er, Neil was joined onstage by none other than David Crosby and Graham Nash for a folksy rendition of the Miley Cyrus hit "Party in the U.S.A." Not sure how any of them kept a straight face through the performance, but the trio didn't sound half bad!

     

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  • Taylor Swift Plays the Game of Love

    Taylor Swift rocks a Victoria Beckham dress on InStyle 's June cover. - Regan Cameron/InStyleTaylor Swift is only 21, but she's already had her heart broken a few times. (Her famous exes include Joe Jonas, Taylor Lautner, Jake Gyllenhaal, and John Mayer.) Still, those experiences haven't soured the country star on finding her Prince Charming.

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    "There are no rules when it comes to love," she says in the June issue of InStyle. "I just try to let love surprise me because you never know who you're going to fall in love with. You never know who's going to come into your life -- and for me, when I picture the person I want to end up with, I don't think about what their career is, or what they look like. I picture the feeling I get when I'm with them."

    Despite Taylor's seemingly sunny disposition, the "You Belong With Me" singer reveals that she's "most scared by the thought of prolonged, perpetual unhappiness, and of unfulfillment. I have this really high priority on happiness and finding something to be happy about," she shares. "It's not that I live in a

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  • Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise Take a Dip

    Suri Cruise really gets around! On Monday, the 5-year-old fashionista was spotted hanging with her mom, Katie Holmes, in Miami Beach, Florida, while dad Tom was busy at work filming the big-screen adaptation of the Broadway musical, "Rock of Ages."

    Katie Holmes and her daughter Suri looked ready for summer while walking around Miami. - Pichichi/Splash NewsLittle Suri couldn't wait to dig in to her chocolate, sprinkle-covered waffle cone! - Pichichi/Splash News

    As usual, the mother-daughter duo stopped off for a sweet treat before heading back to their condo, where they slathered on the sunblock and took a dip in the pool.

    Suri may only be 5, but she already knows how important it is to protect her skin from the sun. - Ralph Notaro/Splash News

    Although rumors have been swirling that Holmes, 32, is with child again, that didn't keep the actress from slipping into a turquoise bathing suit in front of the paparazzi. For the record, her rep recently told People that "she is not pregnant."

    Ralph Notaro/Splash News  

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  • Alison Sweeney’s Tips to Shedding the Baby Weight

    Since Alison Sweeney has been in the Hollywood spotlight since she was 17, it's not surprising that the "Days of Our Lives" star has struggled with her body image over the years. Fortunately, the actress has finally figured out the secret to staying fit and trim -- even after giving birth to two kids. "People say I look better now than I've ever looked in my whole life," smiles the 34-year-old host of "The Biggest Loser" and author of The Mommy Diet.

    Check out the premiere episode of omg!'s new healthy Hollywood living program, "Inside & Out," where Alison shares her simple tricks and tips for new moms who want to drop the baby weight.

     

    Alison's Fitness Tips for New Moms

    1. Be patient -- take your time getting back into the gym.

    2. Focus on your core -- lunges and push-ups are great for your abdominal muscles.

    3. Quality over quantity -- it doesn't matter how many push-ups you do, as long as you do them correctly. Over time, you'll build up the strength to do more of them.

    3. Mix up

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  • Fashion Faceoff: Abigail Breslin vs. AnnaLynne McCord

    It's time for yet another fashion faceoff! This week's battle features two young Hollywood starlets, Abigail Breslin and AnnaLynne McCord, who both stepped out in NYC wearing the same $440 Alice + Olivia jumpsuit. Question is ... who wore it better?

    Abigail Breslin: April 29, 2011 - Jamie McCarthy/WireImage.comAnnaLynne McCord: May 1, 2011 - Taylor Hill/FilmMagic 

    Abigail Breslin (aka "Little Miss Sunshine") hit the red carpet in the charmeuse cream-and-tan ensemble for the premiere of her new film, "Janie Jones," at the Tribeca Film Festival in April. The teen actress accessorized with slicked-back hair and a snakeskin clutch.

    Just a few days later, "90210" star AnnaLynne McCord, 23, sported the same wide-leg, high-waisted jumpsuit at the 26th Annual Lucille Lortel Awards. Feathered locks and a chunky statement necklace completed her look.

    While Abigail certainly has grown into a lovely young lady, the jumpsuit seems a little too mature for the 15-year-old, and, frankly, she just doesn't seem very comfortable in it. Meanwhile, AnnaLynne really captures the 1970s vibe of the getup, which is only

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  • Chris Brown Teams Up With JBiebs

    Now I know why "Extra" tapes episodes of their show at The Grove, L.A.'s popular outdoor shopping mall: You never know when you're going to bump into a celeb!

    On Tuesday, Chris Brown bumped into Mario Lopez at The Grove in L.A. - Fallen Star/PacificCoastNews.comThe singer also made time to mingle with a few of his fans. - Fallen Star/PacificCoastNews.com

    Chris Brown -- who celebrated his 22nd birthday on May 5 -- just happened to be hanging at The Grove on Tuesday and stopped to have an impromptu chat with "Extra" host Mario Lopez. The singer also made time to pose for photos with a few lucky fans.

    But on Wednesday, Chris got back down to business with ... Justin Bieber. The two are reportedly shooting a music video for "Next 2 You," a track off Brown's F.A.M.E. album featuring JBiebs. In March, Brown told MTV News that "being able to collab with [Bieber] was great. He's a young, energetic cat, so being able to work with him, with the fanbase he has, was incredible. I know a lot of little girls are going to love this record."

     

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  • Ron Artest Goes ‘Loco’

    Now that the Los Angeles Lakers won't be going to the NBA finals (they were swept by the Dallas Mavericks during the Western Conference semifinals on Sunday), Ron Artest can focus on his music career. Yes, in case you weren't aware, Ron raps. And his teammate Lamar Odom has a reality show with wife Khloe Kardashian, and a unisex fragrance! Hmmm ... think all of these outside interests could have affected their game play? At any rate, check out Ron's new video for "Go Loco," which features Fat Joe, comedian George Lopez, and Cypress Hill's B-Real.  

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