The Hollywood Gossip

Taco Bell: 50 Cent Can Eat It

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:34:49 EST

Taco Bell is going for the whole enchilada in defending itself from a suit filed by 50 Cent, claiming the rapper's tough-talking $4 million lawsuit (alleging trademark infringement) from earlier this summer was nothing but a publicity stunt.

The fast food chain definitely answered the legal Bell, so to speak, in its attempt to straight up dome Fiddy when it comes to his credibility.

The Bell attacked 50 as a gentleman whose work "falls in the sub-genre of hip hop music known as 'gangsta rap,' a style associated with urban street gangs and characterized by violent, tough-talking braggadocio." Or something.

The Taco peeps also claim Fiddy only filed the lawsuit to "burnish his gangsta persona." Not sure how suing Taco Bell would do that, but whatever you say.

50 Cent sued over Taco Bell's promotional campaign where they offered to give $10,000 to charity if the rapper would change his name to 79, 89 or 99 Cent.

His lawyer tells us "Taco Bell needs to be stopped" and that "Mr. Cent intends to vigorously pursue this case." Seriously, he referred to him as Mr. Cent.

You know what they say: Mo' money mo' problems. Combined this with his many lawsuits against Shaniqua Tompkins and Fiddy has his legal hands full.

Julianne Hough Says Goodbye to Dancing with the Stars

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:08:41 EST

Dancing with the Stars just got a lot uglier.

Julianne Hough says this season - which ended Tuesday night when her and partner Cody Linley were eliminated from the competition - was likely her last.

"I won't be on Dancing this spring season. I don't know about the fall. Maybe, maybe not. We'll see," Hough wrote on her blog. "I'm definitely going to focus on the music. My first album was a learning experience, and I can't wait for the next one. I feel like the writing and producing will be even better, really awesome."

We know, guys. We were hoping she'd leave to focus on a career posing for Playboy, too.

Madonna Finalizes Divorce, A-Rod Celebrates

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 15:04:41 EST

Well, Alex Rodriguez hasn't commented on the record, but the Bronx baller has to be stoked as $h!t that his "f*%king soulmate, dude" is officially a free woman.

The BBC reports that according to court lists, Madonna and that Guy she was married to will be granted a preliminary divorce at the High Court in London on Friday.

According to British celebrity news reports, Madonna, 50, and Guy Ritchie, 40, reached a settlement over money and kids Lourdes, 12, Rocco, 8, and David, 3.

London's Evening Standard reports that Madonna will keep the bulk of her estimated $500 million fortune, though Ritchie was entitled by law to a share of it.

"He could have hugely boosted his bank balance and set himself up for life, but he already feels he has enough money," a pal of Guy told the the Standard.

"But he also didn't want the whole thing dragging on in the public gaze for months and months on end. In any case, his priority was their children's future."

Madonna and Ritchie were married in 2000, shortly after the birth of son Rocco. Since the split, Madonna and Alex Rodriguez, the baseball star whose relationship with her reportedly played a role in his own divorce, have been "involved."

A-Rod split with Cynthia Rodriguez earlier this year, after his alleged "affair of the heart" with Madonna and affairs of additional body parts with other skanks.

Report: Adam Shulman is a Loser

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:42:13 EST

Just five months after splitting from her imprisoned ex-boyfriend, Raffaello Follieri, Anne Hathaway's friends worried she's headed for more heartbreak.

Their reason for concern: rebounding. The 26-year-old Rachel Getting Married star revealed last month she's found love again with actor Adam Shulman.

Anne Hathaway has said of her relatively unknown new flame:

"You know when you don't know someone very well - you just meet them and you're like, 'Wow, you really have it going on'?"

But according to a source at the New York Post, the 27-year-old Adam Shulman could be the wrong man at the wrong time for the actress, adding:

"Adam is known as an opportunist. When he was attending Brown (University), he went after all the heiresses. It's like Anne is addicted to losers."

Ouch! At least the bar is set pretty low for him after Follieri's sentence for conspiracy and fraud. A spokesperson for Shulman declined comment.

Camilla Belle's Dress: Love It or Loathe It?

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:17:02 EST

This much is certain: Joe Jonas isn't dating Camilla Belle for her fashion taste.

The actress posed on the red carpet of the Twilight world premiere this week, sporting a Roman print dress that paid homage to Michaelangelo's David.

As that painter rolls over in his grave, we're asking readers to chime in on Belle's outfit...

What do you think of Camilla Belle's dress?

Happy Divorce-ary to Britney, Jessica!

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 12:16:16 EST

November is a big month for celebrity divorces.

In 2005, Jessica Simpson split with Nick Lachey, who she (supposedly) gave her v-card to and starred on a reality show called Newlyweds with. Anyone remember that?

Gosh, it was so long ago. Turned out to be Jessica's worst career move, as she can't buy a successful project now, and went on to date the biggest douchebag in music.

Nick, meanwhile, had a hit album and started hittin' Vanessa Minnillo.

November was also the month in 2006 when Britney Spears filed for divorce from that loser K-Fed, a union we all thought was super hot and destined to last forever.

Just kidding. No one thought that.

The breakup of Britney and Kevin is perhaps most notable for the fact that the girl went absolutely bonkers for a year or so afterward, shaving her head, parading around like a cheap ho in no underwear and getting hospitalized involuntarily. Twice.

Ah, the good ol' days. Which formerly married pair did you like best?

Which ex-spouses were hottest?

New Couple Alert: Josh Hartnett and Sienna Miller

matt@iscribelimited.com (Hilton Hater) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 11:12:26 EST

Sienna Miller has moved on from her fling with Brothers & Sisters star Balthazar Getty.

According to reports, the promiscuous actress has wasted little time in conquering her latest hook-up: mediocre actor Josh Hartnett.

Earlier this week, the duo was spotted at London's Shoreditch House.

“They definitely looked like a couple — and a good looking one at that," said a source. "At one point, they were holding hands across the table, but they quickly hid them underneath. They looked really cozy as they dined, gazing into each other’s eyes, smiling and laughing. They continued talking and drinking until very late into the evening — there was definitely a buzz in the air."

Josh Hartnett isn't married, nor does he have a nanny with which he can cheat on Sienna Miller. Looks like the actress has finally found her ideal mate!

Brody Jenner Approves of Kyle Howard

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 10:42:46 EST

Phew. Brody Jenner, Hollywood's Womanizer-in-Chief, is supportive of his ex-girlfriend Lauren Conrad's latest romance with My Boys actor Kyle Howard.

"He's cool. I like him a lot," he said at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach's grand opening. "I see him surfing out in Malibu all the time. He's a very cool guy."

But he says Kyle Howard won't be appearing on The Hills.

"He's an actor," Jenner said. "Actors don't go on reality shows."

Does the same thing apply to Brody Jenner's newest girlfriend, the gorgeous Playboy Playmate of the Year, Jayde Nicole?

"I don't know about that," he said.

But Jenner's got a new mission. Now that he's with Jayde, and Lauren Conrad, with whom he has always remained close friends, is happy with Kyle, Jenner said he wants to find someone special for BFF Frankie Delgado.

He said he hit Saturday's Victoria's Secret Fashion Show "to find him a girl."

No Pants Alert: Whitney Port

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:40:22 EST

We hate pants.

No, really, those things suck. In fact, Fridays are pants-optional at The Hollywood Gossip offices. Hey, you gotta throw the interns some perks in a down economy.

Given our stance on this important issue, imagine our joy this morning to discover that one of our favoritest celebrities, The Hills' Whitney Port, also eschews pants!

Okay, maybe she's wearing some kind of pants.

No way our girl Whit decided to pull a Britney all of a sudden. But you have to admit, they're not easily found here. All we see is a vintage, hipster dress / shirt thing ...

PANTS-FREE ZONE: Whitney Port is known for her style, but all we can focus on is the lack of lower-body garments. And the pink shoes. [Photo Credit: Splash News Online]

Suri Cruise Reacts to World's Hottest Tot Title

steve@thehollywoodgossip.com (Free Britney) — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 08:31:39 EST

Kids. They never know how to be humble in victory.

You'd think after besting all other celebrity babies on Forbes' list of Hollywood's Hottest Tots, Suri Cruise would thank the magazine, say some gracious words about her competition (consisting primarily of Brangelina's 29 kids) and call it a day.

No.

Out with mom Katie Holmes yesterday, Suri responded to celebrity news reporters' questions about her victory with a one-finger salute to the tots she vanquished ...

IN YOUR FACE! She's got the money, power and adorableness, but the victorious Suri Cruise could show a little more class next time. [Photo Credit: Splash News Online]

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