HILARY DUFF IS A SMOKIN’ MAMA: Hilary Duff might be a smoking mother — but she isn’t a mother who smokes. Hilary addressed pictures of herself holding a cigarette on Twitter. She tweeted, “Yikes me holding a cigarette for my friend might have been a bad idea! pretty bummed about the photo.. Sorry guys, looks worst than it is!”
THE VOICE FINALISTS RELEASING ALBUMS: Vicci Martinez, a finalist in Season 1 of The Voice will be releasing her first album, Vicci today (June 19). Semi-finalist for Team Cee Lo Green in Season 2,Jamar Rogers will be releasing his new single, “Where Would I Be Without You” on iTunes as well.
VANILLA ICE IS ALIVE: Vanilla Ice is alive and well after a prank site posted a report about the rapper being involved in a fatal car crash. Vanilla Ice took to his Twitter to let everyone know he is fine. He said, “I don’t know who’s spreading this rumor about me dying in a car crash but – I’M ALIVE ! I have like 30 texts, from mom family and friends.”
‘MAD MEN’ ROMANCE TURNS REAL? A Mad Men romance has apparently turned real. PerezHilton.com reported that Alexis Bledel and Vincent Kartheiserare dating in real life. A witness saw the couple board a flight from NYC to LAX over the weekend — and although they weren’t seated together — he was spotted leaning over to kiss her. Kartheiser plays Pete Campbell on the show, and had an affair with Bledel’s new character this past season.
MEL GIBSON PARTIES WITH MARIA MENOUNOS: Mel Gibson and Maria Menounos are apparently buddies. TMZ.com reported that Mel came out to celebrate Maria’s 34th birthday at her home — and stayed until 4 a.m.
STACY KEIBLER IS NOT PREGNANT: Contrary to rumors, Stacy Keibler is not pregnant with George Clooney’s baby. Reports about a possible Clooney offspring surfaced after Stacy was photographed sporting a rounder midsection, but sources told TMZ that the rumors are “100% FALSE.”
NICK STAHL REPORTEDLY MISSING AGAIN: Nick Stahl has gone missing again. EOnline.com reported that the actor’s family has not heard from him in four days — following his unadvised departure from rehab. Stahl’s wife reported him missing last month — prompting him to eventually check into rehab, where he stayed for just a couple of weeks. It’s been widely reportedly that he’s been struggling with drug addiction.
GISELE BUNDCHEN IS HIGHEST-PAID MODEL: Gisele Bundchen is the world’s highest paid supermodel, according to Forbes magazine. The pregnant stunner topped the list after having earned $45 million from May 2011 to May 2012. Kate Moss was a distant second, banking $10 million during that period, while Natalia Vodianova, the face of Calvin Klein, earned $8.6 million for third place. Victoria’s Secret model Adriana Lima and Doutzen Kroes rounded out the top five. Heidi Klum wasn’t taken into consideration as the magazine has now deemed her a businesswoman instead of a model.
NBA FINALS BRINGING BIG RATINGS: The NBA finals are scoring big ratings for ABC. EW.com reported that the three games that have been played between the Heat and the Thunder are the highest-rated NBA Finals since 2004. The games are averaging and 11.3 rating — up five percent from last year.
JACK OSBOURNE TO APPEAR ON ‘THE TALK’: Jack Osbourne will appear on his mom’s TV showThe Talk this Wednesday to discuss his recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis. Sharon was in tears on Monday discussing her son’s situation. She told her co-hosts, “Jack will actually be here on Wednesday to talk about his diagnosis, but he’s great. He’s doing really, really good and I want to thank everyone for all their texts and goodwill and love they send to us…”