GWEN STEFANI HOSTING OBAMA FUNDRAISER: Gwen Stefani has announced that she is hosting a Family Day event on August 12 at her Beverly Hills estate — with Michelle Obama as the guest of honor. According to RadarOnline.com, a family of four can join the First Lady and the No Doubt singer for “child-friendly campaign fun” for $1,000. $5,000 will get you private face time with Stefani and Obama.
PINK ANNOUNCES ALBUM RELEASE: Pink took to her website to announce the title and release date of her first studio album in four years. The Truth About Love will drop on September 18. Pink tweeted her excitement for her new single, “Blow Me (One Last Kiss).” Pink tweeted, “My new song “blow me (one last kiss)” is out now on ITunes…Willow and I’s FAV song to dance to.”
KELLY CLARKSON IS THE BEST AMERICAN IDOL: Kelly Clarkson’s single, “Stronger” has officially become the best-selling single from any American Idol singer. According to Billboard, Carrie Underwood’s, “Before He Cheats” had held the title.
PORN STAR SAYS HE’S NOT SLEEPING WITH LINDSAY LOHAN: A porn star set to act opposite Lindsay Lohan in Bret Easton Ellis’ upcoming film The Canyonshas denied rumors that the two are sleeping together. James Deen told the website Animal New York, “I can definitely, honestly say Lindsay Lohan and I are not having sex!” He added, “I don’t know anything about her except for that she’s a really nice, down-to-earth, normal girl. We went to a business dinner and she was very professional. She drank coffee and water.” It’s unclear when the two will start filming together.
JESSICA ALBA SETTLES LAWSUIT: A company that used Jessica Alba’s name to promote its post-pregnancy slimming products has settled a lawsuit that the actress brought against them. Alba sued Belly Bandit last fall after they wrote, “Jessica Alba’s #2 secret for a fast post pregnancy slim down!” on their website. TMZ.com reported that they have paid an undisclosed amount of money and agreed to stop using Alba’s name and likeness.
STAR JONES DISSES ANDERSON COOPER? Star Jones is not among the legions of celebrities who have applauded Anderson Cooper’s recent decision to come out. The TV personality said that there are selfish motivations behind his announcement, explaining, “He’s a daytime talk show host and when the rating slip in daytime, the hosts tend to tell you lots of things about them. I remember Oprah said she smoked crack, Oprah said she was pregnant at 14 and considered suicide. There [are] times when you generate information for ratings.” Afterwards, however, she recanted and said, “Whoa! I shouldn’t have said that! [To Anderson] I say bravo! Bravo!”
CAM GIGANDET TO BE A DAD AGAIN: Cam Gigandet and his longtime partner Dominique Geisendorff are expecting their second child. The two are already parents to daughter Everleigh Rae, 3.
RUMER WILLIS SEARCHING FOR LOST DOG: Rumer Willis has lost her dog. TMZ.com reported that Rumer’s Terrier-Beagle mix named Indy Blue darted away from her in Hollywood and she’s now plastering her neighborhood with posters in the hopes of finding him.
ONE-OFF ‘VOICE’ CONCERT SCHEDULED: There will be no live tour with the finalists from The Voice’s second season — but they will be gathering for a special concert later this month. The Grove in Los Angeles will feature Team Adam’s Tony Lucca, Team Christina’s Chris Mann and Team Cee Lo’s Juliet Simms and season one runner-up Dia Frampton on July 25th as part of their Summer Concer Series. There has been no official reason given as to why there is no follow up to The Voice Live on Tour that featured the season one finalists.
‘SPIDER-MAN’ SEQUELS CONFIRMED: The Amazing Spider-Man will be expanded to a trilogy. After the film had a record-breaking opening day on Tuesday, the studio announced that it will become a franchise. On the movie’s official Facebook page a message was posted reading, “It’s finally here! The Amazing Spider-Man is the first installment in a movie trilogy that will explore how our fave (favorite) hero’s journey was shaped by the disappearance of his parents.” A release date for the sequel has been tentatively set for May 2nd, 2014.
PRINCESS DIANA MOVIE CHANGES TITLE: The Princess Diana biopic starring Naomi Watts is getting a name change. THR.com reported that the film — originally titled Caught in Flight — has been changed to simply, Diana. Filming is currently underway with Watts, Naveen Andrews, Douglas Hodge and Juliet Stevenson.