Today's Evil Beet Gossip

Oprah Winfrey Begins Phase 3 of Her Plans to Take Over the World

As if Oxygen weren't enough, Oprah Winfrey has announced she is launching ANOTHER network, OWN, the Opray Winfrey Network. "For me, the launch of 'The Oprah Winfrey Network' is the evolution of the work I've been doing on television all these years and a natural extension of my (syndicated daytime) show," Winfrey said in a statement. And with that, guys, I'm taking the rest of the day as a mental health day. Sorry, but I need it. Love you guys bunches. />As if Oxygen weren't enough, Oprah Winfrey has announced she is launching ANOTHER network, OWN, the Opray Winfrey Network. "For me, the launch of 'The Oprah Winfrey Network' is the evolution of the work I've been doing on television all these years and a natural extension of my (syndicated daytime) show," Winfrey said in a statement. And with that, guys, I'm taking the rest of the day as a mental health day. Sorry, but I need it. Love you guys bunches. ...

Tracy Morgan on Letterman

You know, I never can tell if Tracy Morgan is drunk or just being Tracy Morgan. Either way, this interview -- after Tracy's wife announced that she was leaving him because of his drinking problems -- is a riot. /> You know, I never can tell if Tracy Morgan is drunk or just being Tracy Morgan. Either way, this interview -- after Tracy's wife announced that she was leaving him because of his drinking problems -- is a riot. ...

Gwyneth Paltrow’s in the Hospital

gwyneth1.jpg Bad day for Gwyneth Paltrow, who was admitted to New YorkÂ’s Mount Sinai Hospital on Monday afternoon for an undisclosed reason. She was slumped over in a wheelchair and being pushed by husband and Coldplay singer Chris Martin when she arrived at the hospital. Later that day, a bag labeled "Gwyneth Martin" arrived from the NYC health food store Organics Avenue. Perhaps her macrobiotic diet is to blame? "She's doing our five-day live-food fast," a store employee tells New York magazine...

Oopsy Daisy!

On the heavy publicity circuit for Mad Money, it looks like Diane Keaton's getting a little tired. She accidentally dropped the f-bomb on Good Morning America. />...

Four Major Studios Cancel Writers’ Contracts

strike2.jpg This little strike here is going to ruin the rest of this television season, and probably next season, too. Four major studios have just canceled dozens of writers' contracts, in a possible concession that the current television season cannot be saved, the LA Times reported Tuesday. If you're one of those people who's all like, "Ewww, I hate reality TV," you'd best get over that, sweetheart. It's going to be reality TV and game shows 24/7. ...

Joel Madden Blogs About New Baby!

joel_nic_foundation2.jpg Proud Papa Joel Madden is blogging about the new addition to his family: Harlow Winter Kate Madden, born last Friday. Well I am finally home with my beautiful girlfriend and our brand new little daughter. Harlow Winter Kate Madden was born on January 11th 2008 at 3:13pm. She weighed in at 6 pounds and 7 ounces. She is 19 inches long and growing everyday already! She really is a wonderful addition to the GC/DCMA/DEADEXEC family.We are so blessed to have this beautiful little baby in our live...

Jaden Smith Strikes Again!

Will Smith and son Jaden, Pictures, Photos Will Smith's son has landed a role in Fox's remake of the sci-fi thriller "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Jaden Smith will play Jacob, the rebellious 8-year-old stepson of scientist Helen Benson (Jennifer Connelly) who first makes contact with the humanoid alien Klaatu (Keanu Reeves). Jaden is 9 years old. How old was Drew Barrymore when she first started drinking? 11 or so? Somebody get this kid to the bars! We've got a budding star on our hands!...

Okay, Seriously, What Happened to the Hot Dude from Nip/Tuck?

John Hensley at NYC Premiere of Teeth, Pictures, Photos Forget Suri Cruise, this guy's our alien. What is he doing? What is he wearing? Is he even human? Man, I used to have a crush on this kid. Remember that episode of Nip/Tuck where Brittany Snow was bleaching her face because she found out she was, like, one-eighth black, which is sorta rough when you're a raging racist? I feel like John Hensley did the same thing, except for, instead of normal bleach, he used ugly bleach. At the premiere of Teeth in NYC. ...

We Have Art!

Britney Spears and Adnan Ghalib Have Lunch in Studio City Check out Britney and Adnan in Studio City on Monday afternoon, after Brit made a cameo at her custody hearing. She lost custody of her kids "indefinitely." On a happier note, I really like her dress here. I can't believe she was going to wear that thing to a custody hearing, but it's perfect for a Studio City lunch date. Um ... way to go, Brit? We're looking on the bright side here, people! I think I may have reached my breaking point as far as all things Britney go. I can only be so...