The Hollywood Gossip

Demi Moore Checks into Utah Rehab Facility

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 15:54:33 EST

We can now confirm the whereabouts of Demi Moore.

According to an E! News insider, the troubled actress - who was rushed to the hospital on January 23 for "smoking something," based on the 911 call placed on her behalf - has checked in to Cirque Lodge, an expensive treatment facility in Sundance, Utah.

"She's on total lockdown and only talking to a small group of people," the source says, adding that the actress is being treated for an eating disorder and addiction issues.

Moore had reportedly been consulting with her spiritual adviser and, some claimed, even a psychic before making this decision.

Cirque Lodge, meanwhile, is known as a posh facility whose resume of famous clientele includes Lindsay Lohan, Eva Mendes and Mary-Kate Olsen.

Joe Francis Threatens Lawsuit Against Madonna Over "Girls Gone Wild" Song

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 09:56:09 EST

Sultan of sleaze Joe Francis is threatening to sue Madonna if she performs her new song called "Girls Gone Wild" at the Super Bowl tomorrow. Yes, really.

Francis, creator of the infamous Girls Gone Wild franchise, in which he films drunk girls exposing themselves on spring break, is apparently dead serious.

He has issued a cease and desist letter claiming he will take legal action against Madonna if she sings that particular song at this weekend's festivities.

The letter (sent to Madonna, NBC Universal and NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell) from Francis' Nevada lawyer David Houston, states that:

"[Francis] became aware of Madonna's new track based on the presales of her new album MDNA, as the #1 song on the album is 'Girls Gone Wild.'"

"Mr. Francis and Girls Gone Wild have worked tirelessly for an excess of two decades to build his brand and to protect his trademark Girls Gone Wild."

"Girls Gone Wild's trade identity and trademark are both extremely valuable assets which my client must protect vigorously," the letter continues.

The letter claims Madonna has "violated Federal and State trademark laws by making unauthorized use of Mr. Francis' trademark Girls Gone Wild."

For what it's worth, it looks like she wasn't going to sing it anyway.

Madonna's set list reportedly includes "Give Me All Your Luvin'," "Ray of Light" and "Vogue," along with "Music" and "Holiday." No GGW action.

Houston tells E! News regarding the set list, "That would be a wise choice on her part." Good luck getting it off the album and iTunes, though.

Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale Bust Moves to Beyonce

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 08:13:29 EST

Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale aren't just good friends off screen.

They're good friends off screen who can seriously bust a move!

In a new video that's gone viral, the former High School Musical co-stars dance it up at North Hollywood's Millennium Dance Complex to Beyonce's "Run the World (Girls)," shaking their groove thangs and clearly having a great time.

"Dance class with @slaughteration and Nessa #whoruntheworld," Tisdale Tweeted prior to the session with Hudgens and choreographer Jeri Slaughter.

Vanessa Hudgens and Ashley Tisdale Dance to Beyonce

Lexi Sullivan: The Next Rebecca Black?

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:48:32 EST

Look out, music world. Lexi Sullivan is coming.

The young singer stars in a new video for a track titled "Hot Stuff," which is produced by Ark Music Factory, the same company that made a star out of Rebecca Black.

And, no offense to Lexi, who may be perfectly nice and innocent in all this, but the song makes Black's "Friday" sound like a Grammy winner.

In it, Sullivan appears to be singing about some cute boy who isn't very nice, so his glasses break and some other stuff happens and, really, you just need to watch for yourself. But do it with ear plugs, folks. You've been warned...

Lexi Sullivan - Hot Stuff

Ben Gazzara Passes Away at 81

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:45:47 EST

Ben Gazzara, a popular character actor, passed away Friday at the age of 81. The cause of death was pancreatic cancer, his lawyer told The New York Times.

His powerful dramatic performances brought an intensity to a variety of roles and made him a memorable presence in iconic productions over the years.

From the original Cat on a Hot Tin Roof on Broadway to the movie The Big Lebowski and countless others, he made an impact on stage, screen and film.

Accomplished as an actor, and known as dapper and irresistible to women, Gazzara (also known for Roadhouse) came by his many streetwise roles naturally.

He began his career on Broadway productions, later moving to California to appear in movies, including Anatomy of a Murder and The Young Doctors.

He also played his most famous role on TV, as a doomed attorney on NBC's answer to ABC's The Fugitive. Called Run for Your Life, it ran from 1965-68.

Adam Lambert Music Video Premiere: "Better Than I Know Myself"

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:22:16 EST

It's a doubly great day to be an Adam Lambert fan today.

First, the singer announced that he would front an upcoming tour with the remaining band members of Queen, hitting up various arenas and stadiums in honor of late singer Freddie Mercury.

Now, Lambert has released the official music video for his latest single - off his soon-to-be-released album - "Better Than I Know Myself." In it, we see two sides of the singer, as a pair of personalities square off; one is all dark and leather-y, the other calm, serene, sipping on tea even.

Which will win out? Watch and see what happens:

Adam Lambert - "Better Than I Know Myself" (Official Video)

Miley Cyrus Defends Gay Marriage Beliefs, Tattoo

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 19:07:15 EST

Miley Cyrus has gone very public with her defense of gay marriage.

In July of last year, the singer got a tattoo (below) on her finger that she posted on Twitter, along with the caption "All LOVE is Equal." She got a lot of flak for the move, criticism she's now responding to via an editorial in Glamor.

"A lot of people mocked me," Miley writes. "They said, 'What happened to you? You used to be a Christian girl!' And I said, 'Well, if you were a true Christian, you would have your facts straight. Christianity is about love.'"

Cyrus is speaking out now on the topic, she says, due to the "unnecessary threats" leveled at both her and her supporters. She adds:

"I believe every American should be allowed the same rights and civil liberties. Without legalized same-sex marriage, most of the time you cannot share the same health benefits, you are not considered next of kin and you are not granted the same securities as a heterosexual couple. How is this different than having someone sit in the back of the bus because of their skin color?"

It's just not right, Miley concludes of the argument that homosexual couples are somehow held to a different standard than heterosexual couples.

"We all should be tolerant of one another and embrace our differences," she writes.

No doubt Cyrus will fall under fire once again for making her beliefs on this controversial subject well known, which is exactly why we admire her so much for doing so.

Melanie Amaro Teams with Elton John for Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:37:11 EST

For all the criticism leveled at the first season of The X Factor - which resulted in the dismissal of Nicole Scherzinger, Paula Abdul and Steve Jones last week - no one took issue with the show's champion.

Melanie Amaro can seriously sing.

And Super Bowl viewers will find out for themselves on Sunday, as the 19-year old teams with Elton John for a 60-second Pepsi commercial. Said the latter: "Pepsi wanted to make me ‘King for a Day’ on Super Bowl Sunday. How could I possibly pass that up?"

What, exactly, is he talking about? Watch the spot now and see for yourself:

Pepsi Super Bowl Commercial (Ft. Melanie Amaro and Elton John)

Leslie Carter Ashton: Depression, Addiction, Quest For Fame Led to Tragic Death

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 17:22:37 EST

The late Leslie Carter (married name Leslie Carter Ashton) died earlier this week.

While Leslie Carter's cause of death was an apparent overdose of prescription drugs, the 25-year-old's trouble with depression was a long time in the making.

It stemmed in large part from the fact that "She thought she would become the next famous Carter sibling," says a source who once managed her brothers.

In Leslie's case, although signed to DreamWorks Records, stardom eluded her.

Backstreet Boys singer Nick, of course, became very successful, as did younger brother Aaron. Leslie (below, right) felt great pressure to follow in their footsteps.

"She was always extremely happy for her brothers, don't get me wrong," says the source, in an interview with People magazine. "But it was tough for her."

According to sources close to the family, Leslie remained supportive of her brothers. At various family events, she would happily appear alongside them.

When all five siblings signed on for the E! show House of Carters, Leslie was an enthusiastic participant. "She really loved the attention," says the source.

But according to a police report, Leslie's stepmother, Ginger, stated that Leslie "had a history of mental illness and was on medication for her depression."

Life in the Carter family was nearly always chaotic.

In 2003, Aaron Carter went so far as to file for legal emancipation from his mother, Jane Carter, after accusing her of mismanaging his money.

The next year, Jane Carter was arrested and charged with battery in an alleged attack on her estranged husband's then-girlfriend, Ginger Elrod.

In 2005, big brother Nick was arrested for DUI in Southern California.

In 2008, 20-year-old Aaron was charged with marijuana possession.

Leslie, who was married and has a one-year-old daughter, remained close to both brothers, but felt increasingly lost in her own life. Says the source:

"This is a family who has had a lot of problems. At any given time, I didn't know who was speaking to who, who was in trouble, who was clean."

Leslie (she was estranged from her husband) was living with her father, Robert, in Buffalo N.Y., as she tried to wean herself off of medication.

Tragically, she couldn't in time.

Three prescription bottles were found at the scene were she was unresponsive: Olanzapine, used to treat schizophrenia and/or bipolar disorder, the muscle relaxant Cyclobenzaprine, and the anxiety medication Xanax.

Sources close to the Carters say the tragedy has hit the family hard. Just hours after Leslie's death, Aaron Carter posted on her Facebook page:

"RIP my dearest sister. I love u."

Eddie Murphy Dead? No, Just Another Hoax

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 16:44:04 EST

The Internet is abuzz with reports that Eddie Murphy is dead. He is not.

We repeat: Twitter is not a news source. Eddie Murphy is 100% alive.

Sources close to the Tower Heist star have already debunked the hoax, just the latest in a long line of online pranks designed to fake kill a star for some reason.

The frenzy was initially sparked by MediaFetcher (dot) com, then spread like wildfire thanks to Twitter. This site is believed to be responsible for spinning bogus stories about other numerous celebrities they claim are dead but are not.

The Bon Jovi death hoax was a different guy, but Cher, Charlie Sheen, TooShort, The Rock, Kevin Bacon, Luke Perry, Jack Black, Will Smith, Jaden Smith, Tom Green, Tiger Woods, George Clooney and others have fallen victim of late.

All are still alive and kicking. Thank goodness.

[Photo: WENN.com]