Feb 28, 2007

Prolongued Battle Over Anna Nicole's Body Is Disrespectful

Anna Nicole Smith had many fans and also many people who derided her while she was alive. Anna was labeled anywhere from a ruthless gold-digger to a kind, loving, even naive, in a good way, person. Now Anna has been dead for three weeks, and a ruthless mother won't let her be buried where she wanted to be put to rest.

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While the battle over baby Dannielynn is justified, and Anna's opinion that she should be with Howard K. Stern, Smith's late companion, has to have a lower priority than the child's interests, I think that in the matter of her own body and burial place, it's pretty much mandatory that her last wishes would be listened to.It's quite appalling that Virgie Arthur, Anna's estranged mother, can raise such objections as the fact she would need to pay thousands to visit her daughter's grave in Bahamas. Stern's lawyer told an appeals court Tuesday that her estranged mother was trying to "place her in death where she never wanted to be in life" - Texas, reports AP.One's dead body isn't an object to be argued about like people see fit. It deserves a certain respect. That was not the case with Anna's body, which laid unembalmed for quite a while and now is still pending burial, even though the Broward County medical examiner's office warned it's decomposing faster than expected.It's quite clear Smith should be buried in the Bahamas next to her son, Daniel, who died in September, as Dannielynn's court appointed guardian decided, in agreement with Stern and Birkhead. Saving Virgie Arthur, who didn't seem to care much about her daughter while alive, some bucks in plane tickets isn't a reason even worth considering.Arthur on Friday filed an emergency motion to block Smith's remains from being removed from the Broward County medical examiner's office, where they have been kept since her Feb. 8 death, pending her appeal of Seidlin's ruling.The Florida's Fourth Circuit Court of Appeal in West Palm Beach, Fla., also received papers from the guardian for Anna Nicole Smith's baby Richard Milstein and attorneys for Howard K. Stern. The court will hold hearings on Wednesday and eventually it's quite obvious they will decide in favor of Stern-Milstein-Birkhead in this matter and against Arthur.Stern, Arthur and Larry Birkhead, one of Smith's former lovers, who also appears to be the most likely father of her daughter, also are involved in a custody hearing in the Bahamas. "I think he's doing what he thinks is best and I'm doing what I think is best," Birkhead said of Stern's actions, according to UPI.Of his custody suit, Birkhead said, "What kind of dad would I be if I didn't fight for my daughter?"Arthur's actions are just a delay, with virtually no chances of winning. Judge Larry Seidlin already pointed out Dannielynn is, under Florida law, the next of kin.However, Arthur's lawyer, Roberta G. Mandel, said her client was willing to take the fight to the state Supreme Court."This mother is a mother who deserves the right to bury her child," Mandel said.In an earlier court filing, Milstein noted that "every witness including (her mother Virgie) Arthur testified that Anna Nicole Smith expressed an interest in being buried in either California or the Bahamas."It seems the continuous profanation of Anna Nicole's body, by denying her a dignified and already too-delayed burial, will not stop anytime soon.Meanwhile, "Access Hollywood" has quoted an expert who claims Anna's death might have been the result of her ongoing lupus disease, which exacerbates after childbirth. Bob Lahita, a physician and professor of medicine at Mount Sinai Medical School, said about 60 percent of lupus patients develop fibro myalgia, which can cause chronic and extreme pain all over the body, which would possibly prompt the prescription of painkillers.Anna, known as a prescription drug abuser, would have needed a much higher dose of painkillers to achieve normal effect.

Posh 'to star in reality show'

Victoria Beckham has reportedly signed a multi-million dollar deal with US television network NBC to star in her own reality show.
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The 32-year-old star has already been busy hobnobbing with Hollywood A-listers in recent weeks ahead of her family's move to the States this summer, when her footballer husband David begins his $250 million (£127 million) five-year contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy soccer team.
According to Victoria's manager, Simon Fuller, NBC have decided to commission the show after being attracted by the star's 'hilarious sense of humour'.
Former Spice Girls manager Fuller, who oversaw Victoria's initial rise to fame, told the Evening Standard Newspaper: 'The Americans were falling over themselves to sign Victoria up for a TV show but we had to choose the right deal for her.
'NBC won out in the end as they have really taken a shine to Vic's hilarious sense of humour and they want to capitalise on this.'
However, reports claim that the new reality project will be a one-woman show and that David Beckham and the couple's three sons will not star in the upcoming fly-on-the-wall feature.
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The People Who Saved Britney

Britney Spears had to be convinced, cajoled and even badgered into giving rehab a fair shot. We're told three people may have made all the difference
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.Britney's mom, Lynne Spears, has been frustrated but undaunted in trying to convince her daughter that she had a problem and needed help. Before Kevin took custody, it was Lynne who protected the children. She has also made Britney and the kids the priority in her life. Britney has railed against her mother; but Lynne refused to back down.We're told uber-lawyer Laura Wasser stuck with her client as Britney appeared to self-destruct. Many lawyers are notoriously impatient and even intolerant with clients who defy orders and reason. Wasser must have figured out Britney's problems were bigger than she -- and stuck by her side.Kevin Federline has also been a staunch supporter of his estranged wife. According to several sources, K-Fed has "stepped up to the plate" in Brit's time of need, taking care of the kids and offering Britney and her family support. He has also shown the pop princess tough love; denying her access to their young boys, even when she begged him for it. That, our sources say, was excruciatingly painful for Kevin, but he knew it was the best thing for his wife and his children. We're also told he is being "extremely reasonable" in the divorce.

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American Idol turns red hot with Antonella Barba nude pictures

American Idol turns red hot and spicy thanks to Antonella Barba's nude pictures, not the kind you’d expect to find on americanidol.com, showing her mastering the art of … pleasing men!

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Formerly, and by formerly we mean just few hours ago, known as Jersey Girl Gone Topless, Antonella Barba's fans are relentlessly browsing the internet to find her latest nude pictures, including the ones in which Antonella performs a fellatio to one of her lucky friends.
Rumor Ville is in full gear and many speculate that the cute Antonella could get the boot early in the competition because of the new pictures that surfaced online.
Antonella’s chances to become an idol winner are becoming slimmer by the minute; however it’s undeniable that a New Star is born thanks’ to American Idol.
We've got to admit we thought odds makers at BetCRIS.com were intoxicated when we saw her odds to win American Idol jump from the opening price of +2500* to +750*, putting her chances to win slightly ahead of could be favorites like Chris Sligh and Blake Lewis, both priced at +800*.
“The good news is you’re attractive. The bad news is it didn’t work. It was way, way, way to big for you that song.” said Simon Cowell after Antonella's performance Wednesday. Antonella's topless pictures seemingly worked out for her, keeping her in the race.
The question now becomes if these new shocking images will continue to increase Antonella's popularity or the fine folks of Fox’s Idol (visit
www.fox.com) will disqualify Antonella Barba from the competition like American Idol 2 finalist Frenchie Davis.
In 2003, Frenchie Davis was booted from Idol's Season 2 when producers discovered she had worked for a porn website.
Well guys, we guess you wonder what Antonella Barba looks like when she's...errr.. Busy. And
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Diamond jubilee for Elizabeth Taylor

A RED carpet fit for a queen was laid out last night for Hollywood legend Elizabeth Taylor, who was celebrating her 75th birthday at a Las Vegas resort.

Elizabeth Taylor

Guests including Debbie Reynolds and her daughter, Carrie Fisher, and magicians Siegfried Fischbacher and Roy Horn.
Reynolds said she'd known Taylor since they were both 17 and under contract to MGM. Both have been married to Eddie Fisher.

"We've had a very unusual friendship, and it's lasted all these years," Reynolds said.

Horn called the evening "a great night for a great lady".

Some 75 people were expected for a mardi gras-themed dinner of jambalaya, prime rib, collard greens, sweet potatoes and cake at the resort, about 30km east of the Las Vegas strip.

The Academy Award-winning actor, who uses a wheelchair because of back problems, dismissed reports last year that she was being treated for early Alzheimer's disease or that she was gravely ill.

She also announced last year that she would let some of her specially designed House of Taylor Jewellery Inc pieces be auctioned by Christie's in New York, Hong Kong and Geneva, Switzerland.

In 2002, Christie's auctioned nine pieces of her jewellery to benefit the Elizabeth Taylor AIDS Foundation, which she established in 1991.

Taylor has won two Oscars for best actress and starred in more than 55 films, including Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Butterfield 8, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? and Cleopatra.

She has been named by the American Film Institute as among the greatest female movie stars of all time.

The Queen made the British-born Taylor a dame in 2000. - AP