Check out Mini-WeSmirch for simple mobiles or WeSmirch Mobile for modern smartphones.
11:35 AM ET, April 28, 2009

WeSmirch

 Top News: 
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Universal remaking ‘Drop Dead Fred’  —  Pic being resurrected as starring vehicle for Russell Brand  —  Universal is resurrecting “Drop Dead Fred,” this time as a starring vehicle for Russell Brand.  —  Dennis McNicholas, one of the writers of Universal's upcoming “Land of the Lost,” will pen the remake.
Mark Lambert / People.com:
Casey Aldridge to Be Moved Out of ICU  —  Good news for Casey Aldridge: Doctors at the University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson, Miss., said they plan to move the 19-year-old boyfriend of Jamie Lynn Spears out of the intensive care unit as early as Monday, a source close to the family tells PEOPLE.
Breanne L. Heldman / E! Online:
Sarah Jessica Parker: More Sex for Chris Noth...and Maybe Gilles  —  Breathe easy, Sex and the City fans.  Mr. Big is back.  —  At the Wonderful World premiere Monday during the Tribeca Film Festival, Sarah Jessica Parker confirmed to E! News that the nail-biting can cease—Chris Noth has signed on for the movie sequel.
Hotman / ComingSoon.net:
New Photos of Megan Fox in Jonah Hex!  —  ComingSoon.net/Superhero Hype! has received new photos of Megan Fox wearing two different costumes on the set of Warner Bros. Pictures' comic book adaptation Jonah Hex.  Opening August 6, 2010, the Jimmy Hayward-directed action-adventure co-stars Josh Brolin …
RELATED:
People.com:
New Couple Alert: Taylor Lautner & Selena Gomez!  —  Selena Gomez and Taylor Lautner stepped out together in Vancouver over the weekend, sparking rumors that the Disney Channel star and the Twilight hunk are more than just friends.  —  When they had a break from filming …
Discussion: Perez Hilton
RELATED:
Lainey's Entertainment Update:
Twilight teen date cuteness
Diane Herbst / People.com:
Fiancée Still Stands By Accused ‘Craigslist Killer’  —  As the evidence mounts, so does Megan McAllister's resolve: She remains committed to Philip Markoff, the man identified by authorities as the “Craigslist Killer.”  —  “To me and my family, he is a loving and caring person …
Discussion: Jezebel, boy culture, MSNBC and #gay
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Injured Melissa Missing From Dancing With the Stars; Team Tango Takes It  —  Eight weeks in and Dancing With the Stars is down to five...Wait, that can't be right!  —  Unfortunately, only five performed tonight because late-preseason addition Melissa Rycroft of Bachelor and now ballroom fame …
Discussion: Bitten and Bound and TV Envy
Paul Chi / People.com:
Pregnancy Makes Ugly Betty's Ana Ortiz Psychic  —  Since becoming pregnant with her first child - due the end of July - Ugly Betty star Ana Ortiz has gained something unexpected: psychic powers.  —  “Before I found out I was having a girl I dreamt that I was having a girl,” Ortiz, 38 …
Discussion: Celebrity Baby Scoop
TMZ.com:
Joel Madden Gets Tit for Tat  —  The airline employee who made Joel Madden cover his tats before boarding a British Airways flight on Sunday in London is in deep trouble — because B.A. is calling BS on him.  —  A rep for British Airways just straight up told us the employee is being reprimanded …
Discussion: Just Jared, Dlisted and PopEater
RELATED:
People.com:
Redmond O'Neal Released from Jail to See Mom Farrah Fawcett  —  Redmond O'Neal and Farrah Fawcett  —  At the request of his lawyer, Redmond O'Neal was sprung from jail for three hours over the weekend to see his ailing mother Farrah Fawcett in a visit supervised by the sheriff's office.
Discussion: Extra, The Dish Rag and EW.com
RELATED:
RELATED:
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Wolverine's Mexico Premiere Postponed as Swine Flu Spreads
Discussion: Socialite Life and CoverAwards
Nellie Andreeva / Hollywood Reporter:
ABC might keep ‘Scrubs’ in rotation  —  Network in talks to renew comedy for ninth season  —  The doctors might still be in.  —  ABC is in talks to renew the veteran comedy “Scrubs” for a ninth season with some or all of the original cast members coming back full or part-time.
Natalie Finn / E! Online:
Kate Walsh's Estranged Hubby: Show Me the Money (and Other Furniture)  —  Kate Walsh's hubby doesn't think Private Practice should also describe her accounting methods.  —  The actress' soon-to-be ex-husband, studio honcho Alex Young, has filed court documents stating that the company …
Discussion: iVillage and The Hollywood Gossip
Alissa R / Us Weekly:
Miss California Parties With Gay Icon  —  Miss California Carrie Prejean may not be for gay marriage, but she has no problem having a good time with the gay community.  —  Prejean - who famously said she believes marriage should be between “a man and a woman” during the recent Miss USA pageant …
Discussion: The Hollywood Gossip
The Superficial:
Britney Spears has a wardrobe apocalypse  —  Here's Britney Spears performing in Anaheim last week and what happens in this clip is probably the scariest thing I've seen in my life.  I almost feel like my innocence has been robbed except I write this site, so that's basically impossible.
E! Online:
Spoiler Chat: What Happens in the Lost Finale?  —  What will the Lost finale reveal about the godforsaken Jack-Kate-Sawyer-Juliet love quadrangle?  —  Does Izzie's mother save her baby girl's life with just one quick visit to Grey's Anatomy?  —  Does Chuck ditch Blair in the Gossip Girl finale again?!
Anthony Breznican / USA Today:
Garner, McConaughey's past loves: Lessons, not ghosts  —  SANTA MONICA, Calif. — Ex marks the spot for Jennifer Garner and Matthew McConaughey.  —  The pair have had plenty of romps with romantic comedy, though few have caused them to reflect seriously on their past loves.
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and Lifeline Live
Mike Fleeman / People.com:
Jay Leno Jokes About Hospitalization  —  For Jay Leno, two days in the hospital was definitely a laughing matter.  —  In his return to The Tonight Show on Monday, the funnyman didn't give any details of his illness (his rep said earlier it was apparent dehydration), but he came back with plenty of jokes about it.
Discussion: iVillage and Gawker
NY Daily News:
Jayson Williams Tasered in ‘suicidal’ showdown with cops  —  Cops Tasered ex-NBA star Jayson Williams Monday after the troubled hoopster went nuts in his luxury Manhattan hotel room, police sources said.  —  Authorities rushed the popular New Jersey Nets center, who beat the rap trial …
RELATED:
TMZ.com:
Jayson Williams' Attorney: He Was Not Suicidal
Discussion: CONCRETELOOP.COM and dailystab.com
Gina Serpe / E! Online:
Brad and Angelina's Bodyguard Books It  —  Brangelina is hoping it'll be don't ask, don't tell-all for their former bodyguard.  —  Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are reportedly retaining an arsenal of libel attorneys in both the U.S. and U.K. after catching wind of a planned—and not so flattering …
Nekesa Mumbi Moody / Associated Press:
Q&A: Pink talks about tour, reconciling with Carey Hart  —  NEW YORK - When Pink came up with the circus-themed theatrics for her “Funhouse” tour, she didn't think she'd be sharing her big-top theme with another pop singer.  —  She sighs with resignation when a comparison …
Discussion: Evil Beet Gossip and Perez Hilton
 
 Archived Page Info: 
This is a snapshot of WeSmirch at 11:35 AM ET, April 28, 2009.

View the current page or another snapshot:


 
 See Also: 
WeSmirch: site main
WeSmirch River: reverse chronological WeSmirch
WeSmirch Mobile: for phones
WeSmirch Leaderboard: WeSmirch's top sources
 
 Subscribe: 
WeSmirch RSS feed
WeSmirch on X
 
 
 More News: 
Rick Marshall / Splash Page:
EXCLUSIVE: Co-Creator Of ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ …
Discussion: FirstShowing.net and /Film
The Superficial:
Paris Hilton to receive legitimate award
OK! Magazine:
Confirmed: Slumdog Stars are a Couple!
Discussion: Hollywood Grind
Peter G / Us Weekly:
Charlize Theron: Salma Hayek Had a “Beautiful Wedding”
 Earlier Picks: 
Popoholic:
Cheryl Cole Is FHM's Sexiest Woman In The World
Discussion: COED Magazine
Borys Kit / Hollywood Reporter:
Jon Hamm, Jennifer Westfeldt set up shingle
Discussion: AfterElton.com and Gawker
Mandi Illuzzi / Us Weekly:
Reclusive Matrix Director Steps Out in Los Angeles
Discussion: Perez Hilton and Movieline
Marc Malkin / E! Online:
Twilight Screenwriter: Bring On Channing Tatum!
TMZ.com:
He's Right Behind You, Suri!
Discussion: F-Listed
Lindsay Powers / Us Weekly:
Lindsay Lohan Shows Off Super Slim Bikini Bod in Hawaii
Discussion: Cele|bitchy and DailyFill.com
 

 
From Mediagazer:

Jessica Toonkel / Wall Street Journal:
Sources: Paramount Global's board is considering replacing CEO Bob Bakish with an “Office of the CEO” made up of division heads on an interim basis

Jeff Jarvis / BuzzMachine:
The New York Times is broken, shown by its entitled, petulant reaction to Politico's report on its tense relationship with Biden

Andrew Marchand / The Athletic:
Sources: Amazon Prime Video has a framework deal for NBA broadcast rights for at least a decade, starting in 2025-26; ESPN/ABC is expected to keep the finals

 
Sister Sites:

Techmeme
 Top news and commentary for technology's leaders, from all around the web
Mediagazer
 Top news and commentary for media professionals from all around the web
memeorandum
 What US political commentators are discussing online right now