Showbiz
Showbiz
David Hasselhoff is being sued for breach of contract.
The former 'Baywatch' actor is at the centre of a dispute with OWLS Media, who claim he promised to film a Berlin Wall documentary exclusively for them, but after completing work, he allegedly made a similar piece with the National Geographic Society.
OWLS Media's documentary used the 61-year-old star because of his popularity in Germany and the way his song 'Looking for Freedom' became the "anthem" of the Wall.
Documents obtained by RadarOnline.com stated: "[Hasselhoff] is a renowned musical artist and is particularly well-known . . . for his connection to the historic events related to the fall of the Berlin Wall."
They add the actor was used "for narration and interviews" in the documentary, which and also his current career and "fame in Germany."
The company's grievance is that despite making an exclusive agreement with them, Hasselhoff filmed a "superseding documentary almost identical in theme, scope and focus to the [OWLS Media's] documentary."
The National Geographic Society's film, which will air in the autumn, is allegedly "crushing Plaintiffs documentary and its economic well-being."
As a result, the filmmaking company are seeking punitive damages.
David Hasselhoff sued
David Hasselhoff is being sued for breach of contract.
The former 'Baywatch' actor is at the centre of a dispute with OWLS Media, who claim he promised to film a Berlin Wall documentary exclusively for them, but after completing work, he allegedly made a similar piece with the National Geographic Society.
OWLS Media's documentary used the 61-year-old star because of his popularity in Germany and the way his song 'Looking for Freedom' became the "anthem" of the Wall.
Documents obtained by RadarOnline.com stated: "[Hasselhoff] is a renowned musical artist and is particularly well-known . . . for his connection to the historic events related to the fall of the Berlin Wall."
They add the actor was used "for narration and interviews" in the documentary, which and also his current career and "fame in Germany."
The company's grievance is that despite making an exclusive agreement with them, Hasselhoff filmed a "superseding documentary almost identical in theme, scope and focus to the [OWLS Media's] documentary."
The National Geographic Society's film, which will air in the autumn, is allegedly "crushing Plaintiffs documentary and its economic well-being."
As a result, the filmmaking company are seeking punitive damages.
Showbiz
Oscar Pistorius has shared a series of inspirational messages on Twitter as he awaits the verdict of his murder trial.
The South African Paralympic sprinter - who is accused of gunning down his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp inside his home last February - broke his months-long silence on the social media site yesterday (13.07.14) by posting motivational quotes that appear to suggest he is doing some soul-searching.
Oscar, 27, first shared a collage of moving pictures of him with disadvantaged children, including some youngsters who, like him, are double-amputees. In one of the snaps, the athlete - wearing his famous 'blade-runner' prosthetic legs - is seen encouraging a young girl to run in her own prosthetics.
The montage of pictures is accompanied by the text: "You have the ability to make a difference in someones life. Sometimes it's the simple things you say or do that can make someone feel better or inspire them. (sic)"
Oscar later posted a picture of a passage from Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl's book, 'Man's Search for Meaning', which describes his experiences as a prisoner at Auschwitz during World War II.
The lengthy quote describes how "a man who has nothing left" can still feel "bliss".
The passage continued: "In a position of utter desolation, when man cannot express himself in positive action, when his only achievement may consist in enduring his sufferings in the right way -- an honourable way -- in such a position man can, through loving contemplation of the image he carries of his beloved, achieve fulfilment."
The runner's final tweet, meanwhile, is a picture of a lake with text emblazoned across it pleading for "healing".
It reads: "Lord, today I ask that you bathe those who live in pain in the river of your healing. Amen."
Oscar hasn't tweeted since the anniversary of Reeva's death on February 14 and is currently awaiting the outcome of his five-month trial, which is adjourned while the prosecutors prepare their final arguments.
The court case is due to resume on August 8.
Oscar Pistorius breaks Twitter silence
Oscar Pistorius has shared a series of inspirational messages on Twitter as he awaits the verdict of his murder trial.
The South African Paralympic sprinter - who is accused of gunning down his model girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp inside his home last February - broke his months-long silence on the social media site yesterday (13.07.14) by posting motivational quotes that appear to suggest he is doing some soul-searching.
Oscar, 27, first shared a collage of moving pictures of him with disadvantaged children, including some youngsters who, like him, are double-amputees. In one of the snaps, the athlete - wearing his famous 'blade-runner' prosthetic legs - is seen encouraging a young girl to run in her own prosthetics.
The montage of pictures is accompanied by the text: "You have the ability to make a difference in someones life. Sometimes it's the simple things you say or do that can make someone feel better or inspire them. (sic)"
Oscar later posted a picture of a passage from Holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl's book, 'Man's Search for Meaning', which describes his experiences as a prisoner at Auschwitz during World War II.
The lengthy quote describes how "a man who has nothing left" can still feel "bliss".
The passage continued: "In a position of utter desolation, when man cannot express himself in positive action, when his only achievement may consist in enduring his sufferings in the right way -- an honourable way -- in such a position man can, through loving contemplation of the image he carries of his beloved, achieve fulfilment."
The runner's final tweet, meanwhile, is a picture of a lake with text emblazoned across it pleading for "healing".
It reads: "Lord, today I ask that you bathe those who live in pain in the river of your healing. Amen."
Oscar hasn't tweeted since the anniversary of Reeva's death on February 14 and is currently awaiting the outcome of his five-month trial, which is adjourned while the prosecutors prepare their final arguments.
The court case is due to resume on August 8.
Showbiz
Stacy Keibler feels "blessed" to have had an easy pregnancy.
The 34-year-old beauty and husband Jared Pobre are due to welcome their first child, a girl, into the world next month and the former wrestler thinks her healthy lifestyle has really helped her over the last few months.
She said: "I'm so grateful and so blessed, but I truly believe that it is a testament to having a healthy lifestyle.
"I'm very mindful of everything that I put into my body and that I put on my skin. I stay active every single day and I've done that since the beginning [so] I just feel like energetically it's been really easy."
The couple have already chosen a name for their baby - which they haven't revealed to anyone - and say it was "easy peasy" narrowing down their shortlist.
Stacy told People magazine: "We just talked about one name and that was it -- easy peasy.
"Everything with us has been easy and effortless, including the name."
And the little girl is likely to be well read thanks to the special gifts Stacy requested at her recent baby shower.
She explained: "Actually, at my baby shower I asked everybody to bring their favourite children's book.
"It's great because the nursery is filled with all of my friends and family's favourite children's books. So she's covered."
Stacy Keibler’s easy pregnancy
Stacy Keibler feels "blessed" to have had an easy pregnancy.
The 34-year-old beauty and husband Jared Pobre are due to welcome their first child, a girl, into the world next month and the former wrestler thinks her healthy lifestyle has really helped her over the last few months.
She said: "I'm so grateful and so blessed, but I truly believe that it is a testament to having a healthy lifestyle.
"I'm very mindful of everything that I put into my body and that I put on my skin. I stay active every single day and I've done that since the beginning [so] I just feel like energetically it's been really easy."
The couple have already chosen a name for their baby - which they haven't revealed to anyone - and say it was "easy peasy" narrowing down their shortlist.
Stacy told People magazine: "We just talked about one name and that was it -- easy peasy.
"Everything with us has been easy and effortless, including the name."
And the little girl is likely to be well read thanks to the special gifts Stacy requested at her recent baby shower.
She explained: "Actually, at my baby shower I asked everybody to bring their favourite children's book.
"It's great because the nursery is filled with all of my friends and family's favourite children's books. So she's covered."
Showbiz
Chrissy Teigen was once mistaken for a "high class hooker".
The 28-year-old beauty was mortified when a hotel sold a story about her now-husband John Legend checking in with a prostitute behind her back - when the couple had actually gone away for a romantic break together.
She told Dujour magazine: "A hotel in Los Angeles sold a story that John was at a hotel with what appeared to be a high class hooker.. definitely wasn't me...and it was me! It was horrible."
However, Chrissy can now see the funny side and added: "High class though, it was high class."
Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated model also blasted high street chain Forever 21 for firing her from a photoshoot because they thought she was "too fat".
She said: "I showed up on set and they asked me if they could take a photo.
"And they shoot that photo off to my agency, who then calls me as I'm sitting in the make-up chair, and they say, 'You need to leave right now. They just said that you are fat and you need to get your measurements taken.'
"And I hate you, Forever 21. I hate you so much. Honestly, you're the worst."
Chrissy has previously blasted Forever 21 for firing her, tweeting in 2012: "So next time you pass a Forever 21, remember the fact that they are a bunch of a******* who fired me mid-makeup for being fat.(sic)"
Chrissy Teigen mistaken for escort
Chrissy Teigen was once mistaken for a "high class hooker".
The 28-year-old beauty was mortified when a hotel sold a story about her now-husband John Legend checking in with a prostitute behind her back - when the couple had actually gone away for a romantic break together.
She told Dujour magazine: "A hotel in Los Angeles sold a story that John was at a hotel with what appeared to be a high class hooker.. definitely wasn't me...and it was me! It was horrible."
However, Chrissy can now see the funny side and added: "High class though, it was high class."
Meanwhile, the Sports Illustrated model also blasted high street chain Forever 21 for firing her from a photoshoot because they thought she was "too fat".
She said: "I showed up on set and they asked me if they could take a photo.
"And they shoot that photo off to my agency, who then calls me as I'm sitting in the make-up chair, and they say, 'You need to leave right now. They just said that you are fat and you need to get your measurements taken.'
"And I hate you, Forever 21. I hate you so much. Honestly, you're the worst."
Chrissy has previously blasted Forever 21 for firing her, tweeting in 2012: "So next time you pass a Forever 21, remember the fact that they are a bunch of a******* who fired me mid-makeup for being fat.(sic)"
Showbiz
Christopher Walken will play Captain Hook in 'Peter Pan Live!'.
The 71-year-old actor is delighted to have signed up to play the infamous pirate in NBC's forthcoming musical special and is looking forward to donning his "tap shoes" for the production, which will see him reunite with his 'Hairspray' producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
He said in a statement: "I started my career in musicals and it's wonderful after all this time, at this point in my career, to be in this classic musical I watched as a child and to work with Neil Meron and Craig Zadan again after 'Hairspray.' It's a chance to put on my tap shoes again."
NBC are equally thrilled to have the 'Jersey Boys' actor on board for the production, which they will air on December 4.
NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said: "We are absolutely delighted that Christopher Walken will be putting his unique stamp on Captain Hook for our holiday musical event 'Peter Pan Live!'.
"He's not only one of the most versatile actors in our business, but his love of musicals and uncanny abilities as a dancer make him perfect for stepping into this classic James M. Barrie character. Get ready to be charmed, amused, frightened and dazzled by Captain Hook in an entirely original way."
Christopher Walken to play Captain Hook
Christopher Walken will play Captain Hook in 'Peter Pan Live!'.
The 71-year-old actor is delighted to have signed up to play the infamous pirate in NBC's forthcoming musical special and is looking forward to donning his "tap shoes" for the production, which will see him reunite with his 'Hairspray' producers Craig Zadan and Neil Meron.
He said in a statement: "I started my career in musicals and it's wonderful after all this time, at this point in my career, to be in this classic musical I watched as a child and to work with Neil Meron and Craig Zadan again after 'Hairspray.' It's a chance to put on my tap shoes again."
NBC are equally thrilled to have the 'Jersey Boys' actor on board for the production, which they will air on December 4.
NBC Entertainment chairman Bob Greenblatt said: "We are absolutely delighted that Christopher Walken will be putting his unique stamp on Captain Hook for our holiday musical event 'Peter Pan Live!'.
"He's not only one of the most versatile actors in our business, but his love of musicals and uncanny abilities as a dancer make him perfect for stepping into this classic James M. Barrie character. Get ready to be charmed, amused, frightened and dazzled by Captain Hook in an entirely original way."
Showbiz
Dolly Parton is disappointed she won't get to adopt a dog found at Glastonbury.
The '9 to 5' hitmaker had offered to care for a pooch found at the festival site - where she performed to a crowd of 150,000 last month - and while she is pleased the canine, which workers named after her, has been reunited with its original owners by the Happy Landings Animal Shelter, she admits she had been "looking forward" to having a new pet.
She said: "We got a call from the main people with the government and they told us that the true owners did come forward.
"There was a language barrier; I think they were from another country. They got the dog back so I don't get to take her home. I was looking forward to it."
The dog was found two days after the festival ended by workers cleaning up the site at Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, and when Dolly, 68, heard of its plight, she instantly offered to take her back to the US if her owner wasn't found.
She said: "I had my manager Danny Nozell call the Happy Landings Animal Shelter to make sure the dog is being treated and cared for properly.
"At this time, nobody has claimed the dog and the dog is in great hands at the shelter. I will take the dog home to America if nobody claims her within a reasonable amount of time."
And the 'Blue Smoke' singer admitted she was delighted workers had named the lurcher after her.
She added: "I was sad that someone left the little dog behind. How could that be? In them meantime everybody is on top of it and have promised they'll take care of that little dog. I feel honoured and flattered that they have called her Dolly."
Dolly Parton Glastonbury dog reunited with owner
Dolly Parton is disappointed she won't get to adopt a dog found at Glastonbury.
The '9 to 5' hitmaker had offered to care for a pooch found at the festival site - where she performed to a crowd of 150,000 last month - and while she is pleased the canine, which workers named after her, has been reunited with its original owners by the Happy Landings Animal Shelter, she admits she had been "looking forward" to having a new pet.
She said: "We got a call from the main people with the government and they told us that the true owners did come forward.
"There was a language barrier; I think they were from another country. They got the dog back so I don't get to take her home. I was looking forward to it."
The dog was found two days after the festival ended by workers cleaning up the site at Worthy Farm, Somerset, England, and when Dolly, 68, heard of its plight, she instantly offered to take her back to the US if her owner wasn't found.
She said: "I had my manager Danny Nozell call the Happy Landings Animal Shelter to make sure the dog is being treated and cared for properly.
"At this time, nobody has claimed the dog and the dog is in great hands at the shelter. I will take the dog home to America if nobody claims her within a reasonable amount of time."
And the 'Blue Smoke' singer admitted she was delighted workers had named the lurcher after her.
She added: "I was sad that someone left the little dog behind. How could that be? In them meantime everybody is on top of it and have promised they'll take care of that little dog. I feel honoured and flattered that they have called her Dolly."
Showbiz
Cheryl Cole has married her boyfriend of three months.
The 'Crazy Stupid Love' singer was reported to have tied the knot to her French boyfriend Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in a secret ceremony this weekend and she's now taken to her Instagram account to confirm they married a week ago (07.07.14).
Alongside a photograph of her wearing a sparkling engagement ring and wedding band, she wrote: "I usually do not discuss my personal life but to stop the speculation I want to share my happy news... Jean-Bernard and I married on 7/7/14.. We are very happy and excited to move forward with our lives together.. (sic)."
The pair began dating just three months ago and went public with their relationship at the Cannes Film Festival in May before moving in together at Cheryl's luxury mansion in the UK last month.
The 31-year-old star - who was previously married to former England soccer star Ashley Cole before dating backing dancers Derek Hough and Tre Holloway - and Jean-Bernard are reported to have got married on a beach on the island of Mustique, in the West Indies.
A source told The Sun newspaper that Cheryl exchanged vows with the restaurateur in front of just four guests, including her mother Joan Callaghan.
Cheryl Cole has got married
Cheryl Cole has married her boyfriend of three months.
The 'Crazy Stupid Love' singer was reported to have tied the knot to her French boyfriend Jean-Bernard Fernandez-Versini in a secret ceremony this weekend and she's now taken to her Instagram account to confirm they married a week ago (07.07.14).
Alongside a photograph of her wearing a sparkling engagement ring and wedding band, she wrote: "I usually do not discuss my personal life but to stop the speculation I want to share my happy news... Jean-Bernard and I married on 7/7/14.. We are very happy and excited to move forward with our lives together.. (sic)."
The pair began dating just three months ago and went public with their relationship at the Cannes Film Festival in May before moving in together at Cheryl's luxury mansion in the UK last month.
The 31-year-old star - who was previously married to former England soccer star Ashley Cole before dating backing dancers Derek Hough and Tre Holloway - and Jean-Bernard are reported to have got married on a beach on the island of Mustique, in the West Indies.
A source told The Sun newspaper that Cheryl exchanged vows with the restaurateur in front of just four guests, including her mother Joan Callaghan.
Showbiz
Rihanna flashed her bra at the World Cup Final on Sunday night (13.07.14) after Germany scored the winning goal.
The 'Rude Boy' singer attended the match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and couldn't contain her excitement when Mario Gotze scored in extra-time to beat Argentina and earn Germany their fourth success in the finals.
Rihanna showed her support for the Germans throughout the game on her Twitter account and she even changed her profile pic to a sexy photo of her kneeling in a German flag-printed swimsuit in the grounds of a soccer stadium.
She captioned the picture: "For my German boys."
She also praised 24-year-old German forward Thomas Mueller and his teammate Mario for their performances.
She tweeted: "Mueller is always in the right position!
"Super mario baby [sic]"
Rihanna - who attended the final with supermodel Adriana Lima -also uploaded a selfie of her holding the official Budweiser man of the match award, which was later handed to 22-year-old Mario for his winning goal, captioning the image "man of the match goes to..."
The 26-year-old Bajan beauty was invited to party with the Germany team after the game and she got to meet "the shooter aka my hitta" Mario, got a double kiss from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski and was allowed to hold the famous gold trophy by Miroslav Klose.
Rihanna wasn't the only celebrity at the showpiece game.
retired soccer legend David Beckham attended the final with his three sons, Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 11 and nine-year-old Cruz - who all wore Argentina shirts.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele and actor Ashton Kutcher were also spotted taking selfies as they took their places in the VVIP enclosure, along with James Bond actor Daniel Craig.
Colombian singer Shakira headlined the closing ceremony - which featured around 1,000 performers - with an energetic rendition of her World Cup song 'La, La, La (Brazil 2014)'.
The 'Waka Waka' hitmaker looked stunning in a cut-out red sequinned gown and was joined on stage by a host of drummers and dancers.
Rihanna flashes bra for Germany
Rihanna flashed her bra at the World Cup Final on Sunday night (13.07.14) after Germany scored the winning goal.
The 'Rude Boy' singer attended the match at the Maracana stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and couldn't contain her excitement when Mario Gotze scored in extra-time to beat Argentina and earn Germany their fourth success in the finals.
Rihanna showed her support for the Germans throughout the game on her Twitter account and she even changed her profile pic to a sexy photo of her kneeling in a German flag-printed swimsuit in the grounds of a soccer stadium.
She captioned the picture: "For my German boys."
She also praised 24-year-old German forward Thomas Mueller and his teammate Mario for their performances.
She tweeted: "Mueller is always in the right position!
"Super mario baby [sic]"
Rihanna - who attended the final with supermodel Adriana Lima -also uploaded a selfie of her holding the official Budweiser man of the match award, which was later handed to 22-year-old Mario for his winning goal, captioning the image "man of the match goes to..."
The 26-year-old Bajan beauty was invited to party with the Germany team after the game and she got to meet "the shooter aka my hitta" Mario, got a double kiss from Bastian Schweinsteiger and Lukas Podolski and was allowed to hold the famous gold trophy by Miroslav Klose.
Rihanna wasn't the only celebrity at the showpiece game.
retired soccer legend David Beckham attended the final with his three sons, Brooklyn, 15, Romeo, 11 and nine-year-old Cruz - who all wore Argentina shirts.
Brazilian supermodel Gisele and actor Ashton Kutcher were also spotted taking selfies as they took their places in the VVIP enclosure, along with James Bond actor Daniel Craig.
Colombian singer Shakira headlined the closing ceremony - which featured around 1,000 performers - with an energetic rendition of her World Cup song 'La, La, La (Brazil 2014)'.
The 'Waka Waka' hitmaker looked stunning in a cut-out red sequinned gown and was joined on stage by a host of drummers and dancers.
Showbiz
Khloe Kardashian has admitted Lamar Odom cheated on her.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star filed for divorce from the basketball player last December amid allegations he had been unfaithful, and she has now confirmed he was sleeping with someone else during their four-year marriage.
She told her sister Kourtney Kardashian: "Do you know the interviews he's doing? Saying that being married to me were the best years of his life and that he is now wearing his ring.
"F**k your ring. You were wearing it when you were f**king someone too."
The 30-year-old beauty - who is now in a relationship with rapper French Montana - also admitted she regularly lied to her family about Lamar's behaviour, and even covered for him on his birthday.
Speaking on an episode of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' which aired in the US last night (13.07.14), she said: "The way I was living is not a way to live!
"I kept in hiding every time there was something going on. I would have to lie, or conceal, or cover up, and I'm so over it.
"Let me tell you something. Last year on my birthday I lied to everyone because I had to lie and say I was with my husband when in fact my husband was missing with another girl...I was alone and lied to everyone."
Elsewhere in the episode, Khloe took her marital problems out on her mother Kris Jenner during a furious row when the showbiz matriarch tried to see the sportsman's side of things.
When Khloe told Kris she wanted to "cuss the f**k out of" Lamar for pretending to the press that their relationship was fine, Kris told her that he probably "just wanted things to go back to the way they were."
Khloe replied: "You always will stand up for him, prompting Kris to say: "I'm not taking his side, I'm not buying into what he's saying. I'm just telling you that I love him very much and I want him to be OK."
The furious former 'X Factor' host then said: "He's available if you want to f**k him and date him."
Khloe Kardashian confirms Lamar cheated
Khloe Kardashian has admitted Lamar Odom cheated on her.
The 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' star filed for divorce from the basketball player last December amid allegations he had been unfaithful, and she has now confirmed he was sleeping with someone else during their four-year marriage.
She told her sister Kourtney Kardashian: "Do you know the interviews he's doing? Saying that being married to me were the best years of his life and that he is now wearing his ring.
"F**k your ring. You were wearing it when you were f**king someone too."
The 30-year-old beauty - who is now in a relationship with rapper French Montana - also admitted she regularly lied to her family about Lamar's behaviour, and even covered for him on his birthday.
Speaking on an episode of 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' which aired in the US last night (13.07.14), she said: "The way I was living is not a way to live!
"I kept in hiding every time there was something going on. I would have to lie, or conceal, or cover up, and I'm so over it.
"Let me tell you something. Last year on my birthday I lied to everyone because I had to lie and say I was with my husband when in fact my husband was missing with another girl...I was alone and lied to everyone."
Elsewhere in the episode, Khloe took her marital problems out on her mother Kris Jenner during a furious row when the showbiz matriarch tried to see the sportsman's side of things.
When Khloe told Kris she wanted to "cuss the f**k out of" Lamar for pretending to the press that their relationship was fine, Kris told her that he probably "just wanted things to go back to the way they were."
Khloe replied: "You always will stand up for him, prompting Kris to say: "I'm not taking his side, I'm not buying into what he's saying. I'm just telling you that I love him very much and I want him to be OK."
The furious former 'X Factor' host then said: "He's available if you want to f**k him and date him."