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Jennifer Love Hewitt Gives Engagement Ultimatum

June 2, 2009 By Holly Stafford 2 Comments

Well they’ve been together for a whole whopping 3 months now, so it must be time to start talking marriage! Jennifer Love Hewitt says she wants to be engaged by this time next year to boyfriend Jamie Kennedy… Or else! Both Jennifer and Jamie were on the “JohnJay and Rich” radio show in Los Angeles yesterday when the rumors of an engagement between the pair was brought up.

Per Us:

“A rumor has come out that Jamie and I supposedly got engaged,” Jennifer said after the two were spotted at a Las Vegas jewelry shop buying a small ring. When her boyfriend heard the engagement reports, “the poor guy was on fire,” she went on. “He was like, ‘No, no, no. That’s not true!’” I was like, ‘God, would that be the worst thing in the world?! Excuse me, but just for a second, there’s a line of people who would probably be OK with that [rumor].’”

Kennedy said he didn’t mean to upset his girlfriend. “The thing is, people asked me, ‘Are you engaged?’ And I just said, ‘No, not at the moment, I’d be a very lucky man,’” he said. “And she got mad at me!”

Jamie then asked Jennifer, who split from fiance Ross McCall late last year, if she could provide him with some kind of timeline for their relationship, and Jennifer told him she expected him to propose by this time next year, or there will be “a situation”… And Jamie didn’t go screaming for the hills… Hmmm – maybe this ones a keeper!

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Images Via: Us, Pacific Coast News

Filed Under: Celebrity Couples, Celebrity Gossip Tagged With: Boyfriend, Engaged, expected, Fiance, Jamie Kennedy, Jennifer Love Hewitt, johnjay and rich radio show, Los Angeles, Marriage, prosose, Relationship, Ross McCall, situation, Split, timeline, Ultimatum

Bea Arthur Passes Away at 86

April 26, 2009 By Crista Webster 3 Comments

It is with a heavy heart that we here at Hollywood Dame announce the passing of beloved funny-woman Bea Arthur. Bea passed away Saturday morning at her home is Los Angeles surrounded by her family. She was 86.

If you spend a lot of time here at Hollywood Dame (and you should), then you have no doubt read on my bio page that Bea Arthur is one of my favorite celebrities. She was a comedic genius and one hell of a lady.

Bea’s career as an actress began off Broadway in the 1950’s. It wasn’t until the 1970’s when she earned a guest spot as Edith Bunker’s liberal cousin on the show ‘All in the Family’ that Bea’s television presence became known. She was offered her own show ‘Maude’, which was a spin-off of ‘All in the Family’.

‘Maude’ was a popular show and even earned Bea an Emmy Award in 1977. The show was a comedy, but pushed the envelope with serious and controversial storylines such as Maude’s decision to have an abortion and her husband Walter’s alcoholism.

In the 1980’s Bea joined fellow funny-ladies Rue MacClanahan, Betty White, and the late Estelle Getty on the beloved show ‘The Golden Girls.’ She played substitute teacher, and constantly harassed daughter of Sofia, Dorothy Zbornak. I still remember waiting every Saturday night for “the girls” to come on. It was my favorite show and Bea was by far my favorite character. I still watch ‘The Golden Girls’ religiously today and, though I have seen every episode a dozen or more times, I still manage to laugh at every joke.

When asked once how she felt about being type-cast into roles Bea replied:

“Look — I’m 5-feet-9, I have a deep voice and I have a way with a line. What can I do about it? I can’t stay home waiting for something different. I think it’s a total waste of energy worrying about typecasting.”

That’s why I heart Bea Arthur. She knew who she was and never once attempted to change for anyone.

Jerry Herman, who worked as the composer for Arthur’s Tony Award winning performance in the musical, ‘Mame’, had this to say about Bea via the Associated Press:

“There was no one else like Bea. She would make us laugh during `Mame’ rehearsals with a look or with a word. She didn’t need dialogue. I don’t know if I can say that about any other person I ever worked with.”

That’s simple Jerry: you can’t. No one can. The world is a little less funny today.

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Filed Under: Celebrity Health, Celebrity Loss, Real News, Television Tagged With: 86, All in the Family, Bea Arthur, Cancer, Comedic, Comedy, Dead, Dies, Dorothy Zbornak, Emmy Award, Jerry Herman, Legend, Los Angeles, Mame, Maude, passes away, The Golden Girls, tony award

Project Runway Returns!

April 2, 2009 By Cara Harrington 1 Comment

Let choirs of angels rejoice! The fashion heavens have parted the sea of legal battles and a ray of sun hath risen “Project Runway.” Birds are singing in jubilation, children are parading in the streets singing of the return of Tim Gunn and Heidi Klum.

Bravo and Lifetime have been battling over reality hit, “Project Runway.” Finally, all regards to the fate of the show have been legally settled and will return to tv. People has confirmed the final season, which has already been shot with a finale filmed at New York Fashion Week last month, will make it air this summer.

Sadly, the show will not return to it’s original home. Lifetime won the rights and everything will move from New York to Los Angeles. The reigning judges panel will remain with Heidi Klum, Michael Kors and Nina Garcia. Tim will also be there to mentor and guide the rising designers. (Yay for me. I can stalk Tim Gunn better this way. Er…I mean worship from afar.)

The show has gathered a celebrity following. Last season we were treated to a few guest judges that ranged from L.L. Cool J to Natalie Portman. Jennifer Lopez was due to be a final judge, but backed out last minute because she stubbed her toe…had the trots or something ridiculous like that. Season 6 will feature Christina Aguilera, Eva Longoria Parker and Rebecca Romijn. (I am hoping Eva is also stricken with a wicked toe stubbing and will be forced to be replaced.)

Bravo is replacing their fashion reality jewel with another style challenging show. The creative title for the replace is called, “The Fashion Show.” This sounds like an disaster waiting to happen. Isaac Mizrahi, who owes me $39.95 for some bed sheets that lasted 2 months, is joining forces with Kelly Rowland. I can just picture Kelly trying to work it like Heidi and treated the eliminated guest to her rendition of ’N Sync’s “Bye, Bye, Bye” while Isaac dances in the background.

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Filed Under: Designers, Fashion Disaster, Heidi Klum, Project Runway, Television, Tim Gunn Tagged With: bravo, cast, Fashion, fashion week, Heidi Klum, hosts, Lifetime, Los Angeles, Michael Kors, Move, New York, news, Nina Garcia, Project Runway, Project Runway returns, reality tv, relocate, style, Tim Gunn, TV

Avril Lavigne Headed to Rehab and Divorce Court

March 25, 2009 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

Seems as though self proclaimed “Princess” Avril Lavigne could be headed to rehab and potentially divorce court if she keeps on the track she’s been on lately! Lately, the washed-up “Complicated” singer is more interested in getting wasted than acting like a wife to husband Derek Whibley, singer for punk-rock band Sum 41. It has been rumored in the past that they’ve had their share of disagreements, but now its looking like you can add marital trouble to the list. The couple were spotted out this weekend partying in Los Angeles together, but they weren’t necessarily enjoying each others company. While Lavigne downed drink after drink, her husband sat alone glumly on the couch, being completely ignored.

Via Gatecrasher:

“She kept downing vodka drinks, to the point where she was obliterated. She ended up fighting with her husband before ignoring him completely.” claims a spy. ”Avril talked to everyone else. When he was ready to leave, she downed two more shots of vodka before walking out the door. What a child!”

A wannabe rock chick with a bratty attitude? Shocker! Wonder how much longer this punk-pop union will last before one of them files for divorce?

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