Weekly wrap-up
February 5, 2009
This week in entertainment news…
Thursday, Jan. 29
Elisabeth Hasselbeck announces she’s expecting her third child on “The View” Thursday morning. -Topix.com
Friday, Jan. 30
The Smithsonian asks Aretha Franklin to part with her famous Luke Song hat for President Obama’s Inaugural display. The singer is hestitant to respond. -Perezhilton.com
Saturday, Jan. 31
Madonna wins a court order to move her two sons, Rocco Ritchie and David Banda, to New York from England. -Perezhilton.com
“The Office” wins the top honor for television comedy from the Directors Guild of America. -Topix.com
Sunday, Feb. 1
Michael Phelps issues an apology statement saying he “demonstrated bad judgment” after a photo in a British newspaper showed him smoking marijuana from a bong.
-Associated Press
Monday, Feb. 2
Paris Hilton and her ex-boyfriend, Benji Madden, were recently reunited to co-host the Models and Bottles Super Bowl party. Hilton apparently blew off her ex and later left to go to another party where she spent time with Amanda Bynes’ ex, Doug Reinhardt.
-E! Online
HGTV designer Kenneth Brown has been asked to decorate the new homes of “High School Musical” couple Zac Efron and Vanessa Hudgens. Brown says the pair has completely different tastes in decorating; Efron prefers a more modern style while Hudgens keeps it traditional. -Perezhilton.com
Tuesday, Feb. 3
More controversial photos of Miley Cyrus emerge. This time around, the pop princess is offending many by making slit-eye gestures with some of her friends. -Topix.com
Wednesday, Feb. 4
Holly Madison has reportedly resigned from her position as Playmate editor in order to spend more time with her boyfriend, illusionist Criss Angel. -Tmz.com
90210’s AnnaLynne McCord is being considered for the role of Heidi in “New Moon,” the anticipated “Twilight” sequel. -E! Online
Ciara and Clay Aiken are set to appear at the judging table during the new season of “America’s Next Top Model,” premiering Feb. 25. -omg.yahoo.com