VIDEO: Hugh Jackman Hurt Once Again—This Time Down Under
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Sports, Television, Videos, Oops Videos,
Hugh Jackman may be an action star, but he's been taking a lot of hits off the screen lately.
Earlier this month, the Wolverine took a hard hit to the face during a taping of Oprah in Australia. (Jackman, who was attempting to zipline his way to the stage, smacked into a lighting rig.)
Over the weekend, it was the lower half of Hugh's body that took the blow. In the video above, you can see the moment when a ball thrown by professional cricket player Shane Warne meets Jackman's groin.
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| Just Jared
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MTV Host TJ Lavin Critically Injured
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Sports, Television,
TJ Lavin, known to MTV viewers as the longtime host the Real World/Road Rules challenges, was critically injured following an accident on Thursday night.
The 33-year-old professional BMX dirt rider was competing in at the Dew Tour Championships in Las Vegas at the time.
According to ESPN, Lavin failed to get his feet back on the pedals after attempting a combination. The X Games medalist shattered his right wrist and broke several ribs upon falling. He was also knocked unconscious.
Lavin was transported to University Medical Center where he was placed into a medically-induced coma.
MTV, TJ's boss for the last 10 years, issued a statement about their friend. "Our thoughts are with TJ. He is an important part of MTV's extended family and we're all praying for him," the network wrote.
Read More | ESPN
Photog Speaks Out About Paris Hilton Hit-and-Run
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Television, Legal Issues, Videos, Paparazzi Videos, Rumors,
“I’m taking responsibility for my actions in the whole thing. It was a freak accident,” these were the words of photog Carol Williams, the unfortunate victim in a hit-and-run accident involving heiress Paris Hilton and her current man toy Cy Waits. “My foot was in the wrong place at the wrong time,” Williams said.
The photog’s foot was run over in the paparazzi rush to snap Paris Hilton, who was enjoying an evening out of the town with her boyfriend. Williams says she was around the corner taking pictures of Nicky Hilton when her colleagues began to swarm Paris.
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Dean McDermott in ICU After Dirt Bike Crash
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television,
UPDATE: #2: McDermott is now out of the hospital.
UPDATE: Dean is still in the hospital but now out of the ICU.
Despite what his Twitter profile currently says, Dean McDermott is no longer an “avid motorcyclist and racer.”
On Tuesday, Tori Spelling‘s husband found himself in the hospital after riding dirt bikes with some friends. The 43-year-old, who fractured his shoulder in a motorcycle spill earlier this year, was later admitted into an intensive care unit with a punctured and collapsed lung.
“Thanks for the well wishes. A collapsed lung is no fun, and is a lengthy heal,” the reality star tweeted today. “Feeling pretty bad today. Day 2 is always the worst.”
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Read More | People
David Beckham Injured: Out of World Cup
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Sports,
UPDATE: David Beckham tore his Achilles tendon during Sunday’s match and was taken to surgery the following Monday night. Beckham’s surgeon said the athlete will need to heal for at least six months, so there will be no World Cup for Becks this year. After rehabilitation, Beckham should be able to continue playing soccer.
According to breaking new from TMZ, soccer star David Beckham tore his Achilles tendon on Sunday. The injury could affect his attendance of the 2010 World Cup, a highly-anticipated global sporting event. We’ll bring you updates on the story as it develops.
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Was Perez Hilton Assaulted by Black Eyed Peas’ Will.i.am?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Music, Legal Issues, Breaking News,
UPDATE: Click here to read what both Perez and Will.i.am have since said about the matter.
UPDATE: After thanking fans for their concern, Hilton claimed he would not be talking about the matter any further. “It is in the hands of the authorities,” he wrote.
UPDATE: Perez says the Toronto police are with him now and has asked his followers to “please stop calling them.”
Perez Hilton may be used to reporting on celebrity fights, but it appears he may have been the victim of one tonight.
Although the details are still sketchy at this point, the blogger has been sending out messages late this evening through his Twitter account. According to his most recent tweets, he was injured by security guards and Will.i.am of the Black Eyed Peas:
-I’m in shock. I need the police ASAP. Please come to the SoHo Metropolitan Hotel now. Please.
-I was assaulted by Will.I.Am of the Black Eyed Peas and his security guards. I am bleeding. Please, I need to file a police report. No joke.
-Still waiting for the police. The bleeding has stopped. I need to document this. Please, can the police come to the SoHo Met Hotel.
-I spoke to my lawyer. I really need to talk to the authorities. Please come to the SoHo Met Hotel. Have called the police. Need them here.
Stay tuned for further developments….
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ShamWow Pitchman Arrested for Hitting Prostitute
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Legal Issues,
This was one deal Vince Shlomi probably wish he didn’t make.
According to The Smoking Gun, Shlomi, best known for his ShamWow and Slap Chop commercials, was arrested last month after injuring a prostitute. The product pitchman claimed he simply became physical while trying to defend himself.
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Read More | The Smoking Gun via New York Daily News
Natasha Richardson Dies at Age 45
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Breaking News,
The sad news has officially been delivered. Tony award-winning actress Natasha Richardson died today as a result of her ski accident on Monday.
A statement was released to the public on behalf of the family:
“Liam Neeson, his sons, and the entire family are shocked and devastated by the tragic death of their beloved Natasha. They are profoundly grateful for the support, love and prayers of everyone, and ask for privacy during this very difficult time.”
Natasha and her husband, actor Liam Neeson, had been married since 1994. They have two children: Micheal, 13, and Daniel, 12.
Read More | CNN
Natasha Richardson taken off life support
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Movies, Breaking News,
It is now being reported that the family of Natasha Richardson have taken her off of life support earlier this afternoon after a skiiing accident that left her brain dead. Richardson was surrounded by her husband Liam Neeson, mother Vanessa Redgrave, aunt Lynn Redgrave, and her two sons Michael and Daniel.
Natasha was flown to Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City so that she could be near family and friends. Word was that she was in serious condition, with TMZ denying those claims. Now that life support has been switched off, the consensus is that Natasha will not last through the night.
New Details on Natasha Richardson Accident
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies,
UPDATE: Natasha now officially passed away.
Two days after taking a minor spill, Natasha Richardson‘s family are reportedly saying their goodbyes.
The 45-year-old actress had been skiing in Montreal on Monday when she fell on a beginner’s slope. Although Natasha did not hit anyone or anything, she was also not wearing a helmet at the time.
Believing there was nothing to worry about, the Parent Trap star supposedly laughed off the incident and refused suggestions to be seen by medics. Unfortunately, an hour after being escorted by resort employees to her room, Richardson - who had no visible signs of injury - started complaining of headaches.
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