Former Porn Star Sasha Grey Refuses to Back Out of Elementary School Reading Program
Former porn star Sasha Grey says she will not withdraw from an elementary school reading program despite outcry from angry parents, according to a report from TMZ.
Earlier Friday, news broke that a Los Angeles area elementary school is facing some major criticism from parents after the district invited Grey to read to a group of first graders as part of the Read Across America program.
“I committed to this program with the understanding that people would have their own opinions about what I have done, who I am and what I represent,” she said in a statement.
“I am an actor. I am an artist.
Chaz Bono may sue National Enquirer over story claiming he will die in four years
Chaz Bono Chaz Bono is demanding that the National Enquirer retract their claim that he will be dead in a just few years.
The tabloid’s latest cover story, “Chaz Bono: Only 4 Years to Live,” alleges that the “Dancing With the Stars” contestant may be put in an early grave because he underwent gender reassignment surgery. It claims that “obesity, testosterone supplements, past depression and high suicide rates among transgendered people” increase Bono’s chances of dying.
Bono’s lawyer sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Enquirer, asking the tabloid to publish an apology and retraction within 24 hours and never makes similar claims against Bono again. If the Enquirer r
Ken Jeong in ‘The Chung Factor’
Its been about 4 yrs since I first saw Ken Jeong as Dr. Kuni in Knocked Up and since hes been paying his dues it seems that the fine folks at Lionsgate have found that its time to give the man his own starring movie with it being The Chung Factor.
For what is surely his biggest job yet, TheWrap reports that Jeong will star in and produce Lionsgate’s comedy The Chung Factor. As they say, it follows “a nice guy who meets the girl of his dreams after being unlucky in love,” and when concerned with “screwing up the relationship, he takes advice from an offbeat relationship coach, played by Jeong.” Get ready for wackiness — “the coach is actually the woman’s ex-boyfriend and is out to sabotage the relationship and win her back.” The story is based on a spec script by Andy Selsor; it’s been on the Black List since 2005, but Lionsgate only picked it up today. Seeing as he’s a pr
Loretta Lynn, 76, hospitalized for pneumonia
Loretta Lynn previously canceled tour dates in August due to knee surgery.
Loretta Lynn was hospitalized for pneumonia over the weekend.
The 76-year-old country legend, who is in the early stages of the illness, was forced to cancel tour dates in Ashland, Ky. and Durham, N.C. on Saturday and Sunday. Both shows will be rescheduled.
Loretta Lynn Enterprises posted a statement on her website Saturday night that confirmed the cancellations due to illness.
“Doctors have diagnosed her as the beginning stages pneumonia, and will continue to need rest.
Miley Cyrus’ Brother Engaged to Girlfriend Brenda Song, Report Says
Trace Cyrus, the rocker older brother of Miley Cyrus, is engaged to Disney actress Brenda Song, who is reportedly pregnant with the couple’s child.
“I am very excited to say, last week I asked my girlfriend Brenda Song to marry me and she said YES! We are both very excited to be engaged!” Cyrus, 22, tweeted Friday.
The pair began dating in May 2010 and this August, it was rumored that Song, 23, was pregnant but neither have confirmed the news.
Earlier this week Song alluded to some good news when she tweeted, “My stomach is full of excitement! Big plans… big plans.