How Does a Prince Pop the Question? Some Secrets of William and Kate's Engagement

By The Editors of AisleDash  Posted Nov 20th 2010 05:30PM
Kate Middleton and Prince WilliamPrince William shared with the world that he proposed to longtime love Kate Middleton while they were vacationing in Kenya last month. In a video interview (watch it on AisleDash) he explained that they had been talking about getting married for a while but he said "as every guy will know, it takes a certain amount of motivation to get yourself going...and it felt really right" to pop the question in Africa. He added that he had done a little planning to show his romantic side. Kate said that "it [the proposal] was a total shock when it came and very exciting."

So what was this romantic Kenyan spot Prince William chose?

The couple visited Lewa Downs Wildlife Conservancy, Manda Bay and Rutundu. And just how did he propose?

The Daily Telegraph reports that Prince William and Kate Middleton stayed at the Lewa Downs Wildlife Conservancy and he popped the question by a lake next to the slopes of Africa's second-highest peak, Mount Kenya. Only accessible by helicopter, the RAF pilot flew his bride-to-be to the lakeside in a borrowed helicopter.

Fox Announces New Night for 'American Idol'

By Christine Fenno  Posted Nov 20th 2010 02:54PM
As soon as each season's Hollywood Week ends, and finalists start singing for fans' votes, 'American Idol' addicts coast to coast are on autopilot when it comes to tuning in for fresh performances on Tuesdays, and for the elimination announcement the next night. According to the Hollywood Reporter, that's all about to change.

Fox has made the surprising move of bumping the hit series -- about to launch season 10 with the revamped panel of Randy Jackson and new judges Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler -- to a weekly Wednesday/Thursday schedule.

"Here's a chance for us to own Thursday nights," says Mike Darnell, Fox's president of alternative programming, who is gambling that having Ryan Seacrest preside over the suspenseful elimination episodes one night later than usual will be a winner for the network (the night is known to garner the most lucrative ad dollars). He added, "You have to do a big move to take on Thursdays, and this is a big move."

Daniel Day-Lewis to Play Lincoln for Spielberg

By The Editors at MovieFone  Posted Nov 20th 2010 02:12PM
Take note, Academy.

Though Steven Spielberg's Abraham Lincoln biopic has been delayed over the past several years, with Liam Neeson originally slated to play the 16th President of the United States before eventually dropping out because, as he suggested, "I'm past my sell-by date," the project is back on track, and making news.

This week, producers have announced that two-time Oscar winner Daniel Day-Lewis has officially signed on to portray Lincoln on the big screen.

Spielberg certainly seems to feel he has one legend taking on the role of another.

'Mike & Molly' Star Speaks Out About 'Fatties' Furor

By Christine Fenno  Posted Nov 20th 2010 12:23PM
Some insults are so outrageous, they can't be ignored. This week, a star on TV's most-watched new sitcom, 'Mike & Molly,' says a controversial dig at their series, and at overweight people in general, will be referenced on their turkey-day-themed episode airing Monday.

After a post called 'Should Fatties Get a Room?' appeared on Marie Claire magazine's site last month, 'Mike & Molly' fans were in an uproar about the opinions of the blogger, who wrote that she wasn't a viewer, but felt "grossed out" seeing or even imagining plus-size people romancing one another. In other words, the premise of the series -- two Overeaters Anonymous members begin dating -- bothered her. 'Mike & Molly,' a hit for CBS, averages more than 12 million viewers.

'Mike & Molly' creator Mark Roberts originally said he wanted to ignore the slam in future scripts. But he did admit the incident simply struck him as cruel: "I'm really not that angry. I'm hurt for my two friends [stars Melissa McCarthy and Billy Gardell] who had to read horrible things that some woman said about them," he told EW.com in October. "I feel more sad."

Now, Gardell (who plays Mike) tells EW that in the Nov. 22 episode, he gets to make a "tiny nod" to the brouhaha. "It's a very eloquently put thing that I get to say at the Thanksgiving speech, that kind of says everything we feel," says Gardell.

'Eclipse' Star Bronson Pelletier Assaulted, Nose Broken at 'Twilight' Convention

By Christine Fenno  Posted Nov 20th 2010 10:51AM
As werewolf Jared in the 'Twilight' saga, 23-year-old Bronson Pelletier can count on a pack of support in a showdown. But faced with some real-life foes at a recent 'Twilight' convention in England, the young Canadian actor found himself in a very scary situation.

Four men, who were allegedly drunk guests at a nearby wedding in the same venue, attacked Pelletier in the men's room of a Hilton hotel where he was a main attraction at 'Eternal Twilight 4,' a fan expo packed with teenage girls in Birmingham, about 120 miles from London (Peter Facinelli was the biggest 'Twilight' star originally booked to appear, but was ultimately a no-show).

Pelletier suffered a broken nose in the confrontation, during which the men reportedly struck and headbutted him until he was able to escape. Police chased the suspects, and witnesses say cops used a Taser to restrain one. All four were arrested on suspicion of assault; two have since been released and two were granted bail, pending further investigation. The motive for the attack has not been made public.

A source told the U.K.'s Daily Telegraph, according to WENN, "Bronson was really angry and upset. These guys were very nasty. They were so drunk, they probably didn't even realize they were picking on a Hollywood actor."

Lindsay Lohan's 'Inferno' Role Goes Up in Smoke

By Christine Fenno  Posted Nov 20th 2010 09:10AM
She's working on her sobriety at the Betty Ford Center in Rancho Mirage, Calif., but will Lindsay Lohan be working in Hollywood when she leaves rehab?

If she is, it won't be on the biopic 'Inferno.' Lohan is no longer in the cast, according to director Matthew Wilder, despite his previous willingness to accommodate his fallen star (who famously visited Cannes to promote the film) and keep her on what he once called "our movie."

The 'Inferno' director now tells E! that his team is moving on: "We are currently in negotiations [with another actress] and working out the legalities of bringing her onboard...We have stuck by Lindsay very patiently for a long time with a lot of love and support...Ultimately, the impossibility of insuring her, and some other issues, have made it impossible for us to go forward."

Lohan, 24, was cast in the heavy-hitting role of troubled '70s porn star Linda Lovelace in 'Inferno' before she flamed out in her personal life by flunking a drug test in September, resulting in court-ordered rehab (where she's required to remain until Jan. 3). And fans know the actress, whose need for income was recently documented in court records, was counting on the movie to relaunch her shakier-than-ever career; she hasn't starred in a feature since 2007's 'I Know Who Killed Me.'

FBI Investigates White Powder Mailed to 'DWTS'

By Christine Fenno  Posted Nov 20th 2010 08:19AM
First a guy shoots his TV over Bristol Palin's fancy footwork. Now, another viewer is apparently taking America's favorite ballroom-dance extravaganza way too seriously.

Emergency responders in Los Angeles were called to the offices of 'Dancing with the Stars' late Friday to investigate a white powder that was reportedly contained in a piece of fan mail addressed to Sarah Palin's daughter, the 20-year-old Alaskan who has remained in competition with 'DWTS' partner Mark Ballos despite poorly judged performances.

The FBI told TMZ, "The L.A.P.D., L.A. City and FBI Hazardous Materials officials responded to a report of a threatening letter containing white powder."

The alarming incident resulted in a section of the studio being evacuated, according to a source.

ABC said in a statement, "Security and the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Police Department were immediately notified....Measures were taken to secure the area and ensure the safety of personnel. Ultimately, we were advised by the LAFD that the substance was determined to be talcum powder."


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