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Host: The tragic news tonight, the death of the beloved journalist, Tim Russett, was shocking, and the veteran political journalist died after a sudden collapse at the age of 58. I`m A. J.
Hammer in New York
Brooke Anderson
Host: I'm Brooke Anderson from Hollywood.
The most inflammatory entertainment news program on TV is about to begin.
In the entertainment circle tonight, Cruise's counterattack.
Tom Cruise went to war tonight with the biggest rehab doctor on TV.
Yes, a TV rehab doctor, an explosive statement about why Tom is a Scientologist. (
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David Kaplan of people: when people talk negatively about Scientology and talk about his own beliefs about Scientology, Tom swings. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Tonight, working with Tom Cruise's brand
The new battle of Scientology
Hulk Hogan's wife traveled by express train to Puma town.
Absolutely obsessed tonight 48-year-
Old Linda is dating a 19-year-old girl. year-old.
She is not the only celebrity to find love with a much younger man in a bounce.
Tonight, the entertainment circle will ask, why are we so obsessed with older women, young men?
And Paula Abdul's confession.
Tonight, Paula revealed how she almost died.
You will only see interviews in the entertainment industry tonight. (MUSIC)Hello. I`m A. J.
Hammer, broadcast tonight and every night from New York City.
Anderson: Hello everyone.
I'm Brooke Anderson from Hollywood.
Tonight, the death of Tim Ruster was shocking and unexpected.
National Broadcasting Corporation (NBC)'s famous news reporter and legendary host Tim Lastel died at NBC Washington.
Tonight with me in Washington, Howard Kurtz, host of CNN's "Reliable Sources", media critic for The Washington Post.
Tonight in New York, Ashley Banfield, host of Tru TV's Hollywood fever
"Welcome, Howard.
Welcome to Ashleigh.
Howard Kurtz, I want to start with you.
I know you're as shocked as everyone else here.
When you hear this terrible news, what is in your mind?
Host, "reliable sources" and media critic Howard Kurtz Washington Times: What a great loss this is for news and our profession.
This is a man who loves politics. he is immersed in politics and changed the TV show on Sunday morning.
The reason we see these praises from politicians, competitors, news executives is because there are no people like Tim Ruster.
Anderson: Ashley, don't you believe it when you hear the news?
We saw him working all the time.
There is no news that he is ill.
"Hollywood fever" host Ashley Banfield: no
Although I think some of the guests who worked with him this morning suggested Tom-
He felt a little uncomfortable.
They attributed it to his lateness.
Last night, he and his family returned to Italy from the holidays.
But, you know, Tim is one of those people who everyone thinks is the power of the newsroom everywhere.
He worked long hours and long days.
He's a leader.
I think most people think they are impeccable. Fifty-
8 is a very young age, especially for someone so used to working so hard.
ANDERSON: Yes.
He is very dedicated to his profession.
He is probably one of the most iconic political journalists of our time.
He is everywhere in these historic presidential primaries.
Howard, is there any sign that something is wrong?
Kurtz: No, no.
This is really his campaign.
He is in an absolute lead in the game.
When Tim Russett aired after midnight on May 6, he said that, in this way, Barack Obama ended the Democratic nomination, a news event in itself.
He is known for his great preparation and interrogation of politicians, reading their past statements, and truly becoming an example, a man who has come out of Democratic politics, work for Mario Como, work for Daniel Patrick Moynihan, and reinvent yourself as the ultimate political journalist and commentator at the Capitol.
Anderson: Well, you know, Howard, Tim Ruster is the president of the Washington branch of NBC News, among other things.
Ashleigh, I know you were working with Tim while you were at MSNBC, reporting with him 2000 elections, September 11, the beginning of the war in Iraq.
Tell us what you think of him.
Well, I just remember him as a leader.
I mean everyone turns to him.
He is the last doorman to decide whether something is suitable for the broadcast.
He also set the tone for NBC News coverage, and we are all very grateful for his guidance there.
Let me tell you about Tim's use of a dry wipe During Election 2000 --
To be honest, this is the origin of what you saw in the report today, the simplicity of the report.
The bells and whistles are great.
But Tim has always known that it depends on the numbers and the communication.
While Tim will still embrace flashy, charismatic and fancy tools, it means little to him.
I like the fact that he accepts the technology, but it's still news work for Tim, just the message.
Anderson: Yes, he is a very reliable reporter and a real star, so political fans will spare no effort to pay attention to him.
Howard, of course, such a thing will never happen, but what a great loss it is in this historic presidential campaign.
Kurtz: You know, I mean, it's a movement he's eager to see the end.
2006 night of the election I was with him.
They tried to mess up the electronic version of the whiteboard.
"It doesn't work," he said.
Just give me the pen and paper.
"Also, that thing --
I think why so many people related to Tim last think he's the son of a blue-collar Buffalo. His father -
He wrote a book about him, dalas, a sanitation worker.
He will never forget that, even if he is an authority in Washington for millions of dollars.
He would translate politics into ordinary Joe, the guy who drank beer on the couch.
I think it's part of his genius, really.
ANDERSON: Yes.
He is very attractive.
His family, his friends, his colleagues, his loyal audience, our hearts really went out. My goodness.
This is a huge loss for so many people.
Ashley Banfield, Howard Kurtz, thank you both.
Hammer: such a sad, sad loss.
OK, now go ahead, tonight, the entertainment circle is bringing you an explosive war of words tonight, causing the cruise counter.
Tom Cruise is now at war with someone you never expected-the most famous rehabilitation doctor on TV-because someone says Tom, his childhood and the Scientology church.
Tonight, the entertainment circle brings you this huge new cruise dispute tonight, and there's news now. (Start Video)(voice over)
He had a dispute with Matt Lauer and slammed Brooke Shields.
He even said something about a prank that sprayed him with a water gun during a red carpet event.
Actor Tom Cruise: you're a jerk.
But now Tom Cruise is fighting against his most unlikely enemy. DR.
Drew Pinsky, host of Celebrity Rehab: My job is to deal with the most serious drug abuse cases. HAMMER: Dr.
Drew Pinsky is the gentle but outspoken host of the vh1 "celebrity rehabilitation center.
"The entertainment circle tonight can tell you that good doctors have crossed the cruise in the worst way --
By denigrating the School of Science"People.
Com has been reporting the latest war of words for the star of World War.
CAPLAN: the person you think you will expect is not really a celebrity.
HAMMER: The battle started with comments
Drew was interviewed in Playboy next month.
"In the eyes of the public, a lot of people who behave strangely suffer from mental illness, and we can learn from it, and there is no doubt that most of this is based on childhood trauma," he said . ".
People like Tom Cruise.
Why would someone be involved in a cultural environment like a Scientologist?
It was a deep emptiness for me, implying a serious neglect in childhood --
There may be some abuse, but most are neglect.
Kaplan: when he accepted the science school, the world hatred broke out.
Cruise is probably the most famous school of science in the world.
So the response to the doctor
Drew's speech was quick and intense.
Cruise's lawyer, star lawyer Bert Field, told the New York Post, "the unqualified TV performer is obviously just looking for a bad name, he's too unprofessional to pretend to diagnose Tom and the others, and never saw them.
"Kaplan: he was really physically attacking the doctor.
Qualifications and certificates as a doctor.
HAMMER: even if Cruise doesn't always use the strongest language when crossing.
You're a jerk.
His lawyer is not so good.
In his counterattack against the doctor
Drew, Bert Field even compared Pinsky to the Nazis.
Fields told the New York Post, quoting him, "It seems like it's ridiculous to say that all the mental illnesses of scientists are ridiculous.
The last time we heard such rubbish was from Joseph Goebbels.
Goebbels is Hitler's propaganda minister.
Tom Cruise's next film, Valkyrie, is just about the plot of the assassination of Hitler.
Cruise is not shy about his religion. But "People.
Com's "David Kaplan told the entertainment circle that the cruise tonight is not shy of chasing those who attacked it.
Tom Cruise has little understatement of the Scientology.
When people take a negative attitude towards Scientology and his own belief in Scientology, Tom will swing.
Hammer: you can tell me about the show tonight.
Drew is trying to go.
Upgrade things.
In a statement, his representative told the entertainment circle tonight, citing "Dr.
Mr. Drew has no intention of hurting him.
Cruise and apologize if his comments are harmful.
Not a doctor under any circumstances.
Drew gave a full diagnosis of Scientology and Mr. Ross.
Cruise he doesn't know.
CAPLAN: What's interesting about Dr.
Pinsky commented that he did not take anything back.
Hammer: now it seems that the battle between doctors
Drew and Tom Cruise are over. But Dr.
Drew can now count on himself on Tom Cruise's long and distinguished list.
You're a jerk. (END VIDEOTAPE)
Hammer: It looks like the parties in this battle are saying that their article was read from Tom Cruise, his lawyers and doctorsDrew.
Everyone will tell the entertainment industry tonight that there will be no more comments on this matter. There you go. ANDERSON: A. J.
We waited a long time to say that.
Six years in fact.
But at the end of tonight, in R. Kelly trial.
Yes, Brooke.
Surprisingly, it took so long for the trial to begin.
ANDERSON: Yes.
But the jury decided quickly.
I was very shocked when the word appeared. So was R.
Kelly was convicted of child pornography?
Let's tell you what happened.
Hammer: and I have to tell you.
I 've never seen a response like this, and we did a story this week about Hook Hogan's wife Linda dating a 19-year-old girlyear-old.
Yes, I want to know why we are so fascinated by this older woman.
Young people in Hollywood
I invite you into the Puma nest.
Next, you will enter.
We have this, too. (
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Paula Abdul, TV celebrity: Part 1
My first year and a half of my childhood and infancy, I spent the whole time sleeping. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Wait until you hear the amazing confession of Paula Abdul
Paula and I sat down.
Nothing is forbidden.
Then she told me how she almost died.
You will only see Paula Abdul's interview in the entertainment circle tonight.
Remember, you can watch the video of the entertainment circle tonight at any time.
We always post new content on CNN's website for you to watch.
Tonight's show.
In the video that is playing now, do you have sympathy for Hulk Hogan and his family?
The show's coming back tonight. (
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Wrestling and reality show star hulk hogan: First of all, Larry, the girl I'm dating is 34 years old and not one of Brooke's friends.
From what I 've heard, my wife is dating a 19-year-old girl. year-old. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Anderson: Hulk Hogan told Larry King Live about his new relationship and his wife's teenage boyfriend.
Welcome back to Entertainment Tonight, the most inflammatory entertainment news show on TV.
I'm Brooke Anderson from Hollywood.
Tonight, the Hollywood Women's Club has just recruited a new member. Forty-eight-year-
Old Linda Hogan is now dating a 19-year-old girl. year-
Old man who went to school with her imprisoned son Nick and daughter Brooke.
Tonight, I can tell you that this is absolutely fascinating, and it makes us ask, what is going on with older women and young men?
Tonight, Steve Santagati from Miami joined me in "AskSteveSantagati ".
Author of the manual.
In New York, Cooper Lawrence, a psychologist and writer.
We all know that Cooper, Steve, Linda Hogan had a hard year.
She and her son Hulk are going through a chaotic divorce.
Steve, with all the drama flying, Linda is in 19-year-
The old man who went to school with his children?
"Steve Santagati . ""I don't --my god.
First of all, why are we talking about dating?
Anderson: be frank.
Shocking.
Anderson: Yes.
Why do we say dating is something I can't understand.
She's not dating him.
She's in a 19-year-48-year-oldyear-
The old man is 19-year-old woman.
At this level, it's just sex.
She's fooling around with him.
She's doing a bunch of things that men have been doing for hundreds of years.
I don't think it's a big deal. Who cares?
Plus, the only thing I'm thinking about is, Coop-
Agree with me, if you wish, that she should not guide the child in any way or give him guidance from any parent.
Cooper Lawrence, a psychologist and writer
Definitely not parental guidance. No. ANDERSON: Yes.
So you think it's purely physical.
Well, Cooper, in my opinion, you know, this could be Linda's escape from reality, maybe a relief from all her real adult problems?
What do you think?
I mean-
I mean, he's not just a little younger.
His age is no longer right.
If it were only a few years ago, it would be a completely different conversation.
I mean 19 is almost illegal. But Steve -
I don't want to agree with him.
You know I don't want to agree with him, but I will, because look at what's going on with her.
This is not a real relationship.
It's not thinking, "Oh, this is my next husband.
"She was thinking," I just went through this huge divorce.
I'm a celebrity now.
I'm in the public eye.
Let me continue my outrageous behavior, let me be good-
When I do it.
"Santagati: and Brooke and Kubu.
The problem is we may be a little childish here.
It has also attracted public attention. So it`s smart.
So it has two purposes.
Having sex with a man who can keep up with her all night, she's under pressure.
We're talking about her.
Oh, yes.
Oh, brother.
Despite the old saying, I don't think all propaganda is good.
As you can imagine, Linda is in her 20 s. year-
Old daughter Brooke told our friend Michael Yo, who is doing satellite radio, to her mom, his show "Yo on E!
"I was completely frightened," he said . "
This is really strange.
I personally don't like it at all, and I don't forgive it.
"Steve, what do you think?
Does Brooke feel this way?
Or is it okay to make her mom happy?
Yes.
Well, it must be competition for her now.
Look, I will be honest with you.
When I was 19 -
I'm with this 40-year-old woman.
And a little wild.
It's a little weird, but, you know, one of the important things is that she's like saying, "I have kids as big as you are.
"So the kids, I think they would find it strange if they knew it, because it was a strange thing.
She looked at her like a mother.
But I mean, the way she dresses is not exactly ethical.
I understand why she wants him, but why does he want her?
This is such a charming place.
In fact, a 19-year-
Look at a 48-year-
"That's what I'm interested in. it's hot.
Do you want to know why?
Johannes: I did it.
Anderson: Steve speaks from experience. let's listen, Steve.
SANTAGATI: when we were young we were 19 and 20 and we had to check the older women from our fantasy list.
It's really sexy.
Especially if the woman is in good shape and looks sexy. She just -
Older women just have the kind of umph feeling that young girls don't have in their eyes.
If the body looks good and the face is good, then we are on it.
We want to be with an older woman.
It's very sexy and provocative for people of our age.
Anderson: Are you saying that the wisdom generated as you grow older is attractive?
Yes, sexual wisdom.
Confidence-
A woman of this age knows what she wants.
She no longer feels insecure about her body.
She is not insecure about enjoying sex and enjoying men.
She is not worried about what she will meet in bed.
So this is perfect, she brought-
Lawrence: she is willing to teach you something that you will encounter in the next few relationships.
SANTAGATI: That's right.
Anderson: Cooper, I want you to answer the question about Linda's daughter Brooke.
She was ashamed of it, you know, but she said it was her mother and she had to support her.
Do you think it's okay if her mom is happy?
No, I don't think happiness is the measure you should go. I mean -
Yes, yes.
No, it's not true.
Just because someone is happy doesn't mean they don't do something inappropriate.
I think 48 and 19 years old are a bit too far in age, in fact they are younger than her.
This is her role model.
Brooke must have been very uncomfortable because she knew the man and went to school with him.
ANDERSON: Yes.
Look, Brooke does whatever he wants.
Anderson: I'm sure it's embarrassing. . .
Yes. ANDERSON: . . .
At least it can be said that.
Cooper Lawrence, Steve Santagati, we leave it there right now.
Thank you both.
Lawrence: Thank you.
Okay, Brooke.
So you know the most famous rehab doctor on TV is talking about stars.
Man, he's not holding back at all.
Anderson: No, he's not. J.
Not only is he talking about Tom Cruise, but there are other-listers, too.
HAMMER: Yes.
I can't really believe what he said about Angelina Jolie's alleged drug use and even about her charity work.
Believe me, you have to stay and listen to what he says and come up.
Anderson: also, in R. Kelly trial.
He was accused of filming a video of himself having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
I must tell you that this sentence is shocking.
This is coming. Also this -(
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: When your big boss at American Idol says "it won't happen," is that the case? (END VIDEO CLIP)
My exposureon-
One is Paula Abdul.
So, will she be on Dancing With The Stars?
Wait until you hear this.
Paula told me how she almost died.
Incredible.
When I sat down with Paula Abdul, nothing was not allowed, and tonight you will only see interviews in the entertainment circle. (
Business break)
Welcome back to Entertainment Tonight. I`m A. J.
Hammer in New York
Now here are some new stories.
Well, there may be another sex video on the horizon, or there may be an annoying interruption --
Or both.
Because Tommy Lee and Pamela Anderson are together again. Yes.
Listen to this.
Tommy told Rolling Stone magazine, quoting "absolutely valid", that it was 800 times, as they tried to be together for the first time.
Good luck, children.
On other dates, Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer had a double date with Jen's former "Friend" partner
Star Courtney Cox and her husband David aquite
According to the People magazine, four people had dinner in Los Angeles and then joined the charity event on Thursday night.
For a golden couple in Hollywood, it's officially over.
The divorce between Reese Witherspoon and Ryan Philip has been finalized.
Both of them talked about how hard it was to separate after seven years of marriage.
Recently, people have seen Reese with Jack Gillenhaal.
So Brooke, I think Angelina Jolie is likely to have something to do with a celebrity rehab doctor.
Do you know what I'm talking about?
Anderson: So do I. J.
The most famous rehabilitation doctor on TV said something outrageous about Angelina's alleged drug use.
HAMMER: Yes.
That's not all. He even took her to charity work.
I want to know. what is he thinking?
The stuff here is outrageous.
This is coming soon.
We have this, too. (
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Abdul: in part-
My first year and a half of my childhood and infancy, I spent the whole time sleeping. (END VIDEO CLIP)HAMMER: Wow.
Paula Abdul's amazing confession
I am sitting with Paula and I must tell you that nothing is not allowed.
She even told me how she almost died.
Paula Abdul will be in the interview you will only see in the entertainment circle tonight.
Anderson: In R. Kelly trial.
He was accused of filming a video of himself having sex with a 13-year-old girl.
I must tell you that this sentence is shocking.
This is coming soon.
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Tonight in the entertainment business, a late
Breaking the shocking verdict in R.
Kelly's child pornography trial
Was he convicted of having sex with a teenage girl and video recording?
Tonight, the entertainment circle decided with the jury tonight. Is R.
Does Kelly know, or does he have more to worry about? (
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Abdul: in part-
My first year and a half of my childhood and infancy, I spent the whole time sleeping. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Paula: Paula Abdul spoke up like never before.
You have to hear the story of her birth jet lag.
Also, will she be on dance with the stars?
This is the opening interview you will only see in the entertainment circle tonight. (MUSIC)
Welcome back to Entertainment Tonight.
30 minutes in an hour. I`m A. J.
Hammer, broadcast tonight and every night from New York City.
Anderson: this is Brooke Anderson. I'm coming to you from Hollywood tonight.
This is the most inflammatory entertainment news show on TV.
Hammer: OK.
There are two news tonight.
The verdict was handed down for six years. The R.
Kelly's child pornography case
The R & B star was acquitted today.
And it's making news now. it's crazy.
Drew Pinsky, one of the most famous rehabilitation doctors on television, made an amazing comment on Tom Cruise and his connection with the Scientology. Dr.
Drew also accused Angelina Jolie of having a heroin problem and pursued her.
But this is the case. Angelina never said she used heroin.
Tonight, "E! " from Hollywood Executive News Editor Ken Baker is with me!
"In New York, Marvette Britto, founder of The Britto Agency.
Also tonight in New York, Janelle Snowden, host of VH1 News.
"I have to talk about R.
Review Kelly first
He was sentenced to 13-year-old girl.
Now, over and over again, jurors look at the infamous video tape Kelly was accused of making with the girl.
Ken Baker, go to you. it took the jury only a few hours to acquit him.
Are you surprised by this?
Executive News Editor ken baker: "E!
"Well, from all the reports and all the accounts, the prosecution has just not had a debate about a strong case.
They infected the jurors with enough suspicion.
In particular, the center of it is that jurors do not believe this is R.
Kelly in the video
They have never been able to convince everyone that there is no doubt that it is him.
In fact, in the actual video, it is said that there is-
The man in the video has a mole on his back.
They showed R.
Kelly had no mole on his back.
I don't think it's a surprise to the jurors and to the people who are concerned about the trial.
And, like you said, it really turned around soon.
Jurors seem to know even before they start thinking about what verdict they will make and there is no guilt.
Ken, as you said.
"Hey, it's not me on the tape," Kelly said.
"Now, of course he will say that, I think . "Not guilty.
"But the girl in the center of the case is even on the record, saying it's not her.
So, I have to imagine that it will make some people doubt.
Janelle, you 've been following this case since day one.
Is that what you think?
Host janelle snowden VH1 News: If I tell you that I'm not shocked when the verdict comes down for the first time, I'll lie to you.
But if you can understand the allegations, what is the key to understanding this judgment.
He was not charged with having sex with a minor.
He was charged with making love.
So, six years have passed since the videotape was made with whom.
With video decomposition and all sorts of other stuff, I think what you're talking about is (UNINTELLIGIBLE)
The defense case may be stronger than the prosecution.
But it is also reported that jurors seem to be tired of everything they have been told and of the general situation, because I read last night that a juror started banging bottles on the table and asked him to have dinner because he wanted to go home.
Another juror handed the judge a note saying, "Can you tell me how to get out of here ? ".
"So you know, I can only imagine what's going on in court.
But I'm not shocked. R.
Kelly is known for his song "I Believe I Can Fly.
A good follow-up that some people are saying right now, I bet, is "I believe I can beat this system . ".
Yes, if that's the case.
Look, you know, he was innocent before he was proved guilty, and the juror found him innocent.
But I think after six years, a lot of people took a sigh of relief and it was finally over because it was delayed.
The amazing thing for me has always been that despite the large number of allegations here, R.
Kelly still managed to hit hits and kept his fan base.
As I said, you are innocent until proven guilty.
But Marvette, you're a PR and you know the public doesn't always wait for the verdict to decide what they think.
So why do you think people don't care about the allegations in his case?
Marvette britto, founder of britto agency: people are not interested in allegations.
His lawyer did a good job of delaying and extending the trial.
So when we first heard the charge, our initial shock disappeared. R.
Kelly continued his career.
He went on to work and played great music.
So the shock of what happened
It began to wear out.
We didn't pay attention to what he did.
Regardless of the outcome of the judgment, we need to be aware that a child is charged if you wish, and despite the outcome of the judgment, we really don't need to forget that the children are manipulated, so this is a bigger problem.
So I don't think we forget about it or we don't care.
We absolutely care.
He was cleared.
But the bigger problem is that we protect children. . . HAMMER: Yes. BRITTO: . . .
Regardless of the verdict, it is acceptable in this country not to make such terrible child pornography.
No problem, Marvette.
You're right.
I need to go ahead and tell another story that is making news right now, because it surprised me. We have Dr.
Drew Pinsky, of course the host of vh1's "Celebrity recovery", made some outrageous accusations against Tom Cruise and Angelina Jolie in an interview with Playboy magazine.
What doctor do I want to read?
Drew talked about Tom Cruise and looked at this, "Why would someone be involved in a cult environment like Scientology?
It was a deep emptiness for me, implying a serious neglect in childhood --
There may be some abuse, and the purchase is mostly ignored. "Dr. Ken Baker
Drew basically said that Tom Cruise joined the Scientology because he was ignored when he was a child.
Will he be surprised by Tom Cruise's logical leap?
Baker: Well, I'm not surprised by the fact that:
Drew raised one of Tom's own questions, that is, he had a very dark childhood.
In fact, before I came here, I remember that in 2006, there was an article in the "parade" magazine.
In an interview, Tom Cruise called his late father a "chaotic merchant" who was afraid of his father because of chaos and abuse at his home.
He called him a bully.
I don't think Tom Cruise denied that he had a dark past and that his childhood was in trouble.
But I think
Drew did enter the disturbing realm when he linked this childhood and this dark trauma to the Scientology. HAMMER: Yes.
Baker: I think that's the real reason Tom got his lawyer out to attack Dr. Drew in public.
Hammer: Well, then the doctor.
In fact, drew responded the day after his comments. Dr.
Drew expressed an apology, not a real one.
Let me read the statement he made tonight in the entertainment circle, citing "Dr.
Mr. Drew has no intention of hurting him.
Cruise and apologize if his comments are harmful.
Not a doctor under any circumstances.
Drew gave a full diagnosis of Scientology and Mr. Ross.
Cruise he doesn't know.
"Again, from a PR perspective, why do you think Dr. Marvette
If that's his point, does drew seem to start a bit backwards?
BRITTO: It's a sad day when anyone in the medical community tries to diagnose someone they 've never treated, someone they haven't.
So it makes perfect sense for him to backtrack.
He's not the door-
Guardian of moral authority, so he should not judge someone's religious beliefs, no matter how he feels or what they say.
If someone asks him, he should really insist that his opinion be based on the assessment given.
But no one asked him in this case. HAMMER: Yes.
Brito: he really shouldn't share it.
So I think he knew he was wrong.
He knows that he has no place to judge Tom Cruise or his religious beliefs.
I think he did the right thing, apologized and realized that he did what he did and really didn't meet the requirements.
Hammer: Well, I have to hear what he said about Angelina Jolie, too, because it's great.
Again, from his interview with Playboy magazine, quote "I'm worried about what's going on with Angelina Jolie.
I 've never seen anyone send out heroin.
You're either still on heroin, oscomin or something.
Is there anything else she's using?
Is she recovering?
I don't see any evidence because the people in the recovery are investing in simple, selfless service behavior, not the global self. serving acts. " HAMMER: Wow!
Breathe here for a while.
Angelina Jolie never admitted to using heroin.
Over the years, there have been some unconfirmed reports of Angelina and heroin on the Internet.
But never based on facts.
Is Janelle another ridiculous leap in logic?
Snowden: I'm just sorry for Angelina because, like you said, she didn't come out and say she did use heroin. So for Dr.
Drew introduced this first, because if you ask me, it seems too early for him to describe this as a fact.
I know he has a new show to be released.
I think, doctor.
Drew has proved to the people he has treated that he is a productive therapist.
But he did not treat Tom or Angelina.
So I can only imagine what Angelina would say about it, if she said anything.
Hammer: Well, thank you very much for joining me.
By the way, I have a quick clarification.
The defense said the man on the tape had no mole or R. Kelly does.
Ken Baker, Marvette Britto, Janelle Snowden, thank you so much for being here.
Anderson: Hey,. J.
Britney Spears has done well recently, right?
What do you think of her guest character in cbs's How I Met Your Mother?
Harmer: You know, I have to say I'm very impressed.
I think she did a good job in that.
Yes, so do I.
Get this,. J.
In fact, she can get an Emmy for her role.
I'm totally serious.
You have to stay and listen to this.
And also this -(
Start Video Editing)HAMMER (on camera)
: When your big boss at American Idol says "it won't happen," is that the case? (END VIDEO CLIP)
Hammer: I really let Paula Abdul open my heart and finally break the record around whether she will appear in the controversy of Dancing With The Stars.
"In addition, what totally surprised me --
Paula revealed how she almost died. The headline-
You will only see the interview in the entertainment circle tonight, and it is coming soon.
Anderson: I think it's great to see Lindsay Rohan come back to work.
But why did she pretend to be pregnant?
What happened to her?
This is coming. (
Business break)
Welcome back to Entertainment Tonight, the most inflammatory entertainment news show on TV. I`m A. J.
Hammer in New York
This is Paula Abdul tonight.
One of the most dynamic judges of "American Idol" has achieved great success on the Billboard chart.
This is her biggest song in almost 15 years, a song called "dancing like no tomorrow.
"There is no chance of escape in the club.
I asked her about all the reports she starred in another popular TV show Dancing With The Stars.
"Her answer will surely surprise you.
But first of all, you have to hear Paula tell me how she almost died when she was born. (Start Video)
Abdel: From the time I was born, I was a premature baby, barely born, I was under 3 pounds years old and was born with a lump and a cracked trachea. In the part -
My first year and a half of my childhood and infancy, I spent the whole time sleeping.
The doctor said, "Sir. and Mrs.
This is a tough little bug. she will be fine.
You just have to wait for her.
"With my sister who is 7 and a half years old, 7 years old and (UNINTELLIGIBLE)
Older people will poke me, poke me, wake me up because she wants to find someone to play with and she teaches me not to cry.
She made me laugh.
I will start laughing and I will learn not to cry.
Not how long it lasts.
But the underdeveloped trachea and one leg are shorter than the other, and as a person, two of the most terrible places are behind the microphone and in front of the mirror.
Hammer: look at you.
Abdul: look at me. Look at me.
Choreographer and singer.
Abdul: look at me. Thank you, A. J.
You are contrary to people's expectations and logic. . .
Thank you,. J. HAMMER: . . .
And overcome adversity in the most likely way.
By the way, congratulate.
"Dance like no tomorrow", how about this, second place on the list of popular club dance games.
It was a great anniversary as it was 20 years of "elimination" debut on the same chart.
I think it's cool.
Can you imagine that 20 years ago you would still be launching a hit song in 20 years?
ABDUL: Never.
It's like, mind-boggling.
This is an exciting moment.
I never thought this would happen, but it does.
"Dance like no tomorrow" is leaving.
It's like staying near, like a metaphor for my life.
Yes, to start a new life, really. ABDUL: Yes. Listen, A. J.
I was excited when I heard the song on the radio.
If I drive and see people listening to songs from the same radio station and they dance in the car, I will be more excited.
I am very excited about this.
I feel like a child.
Hammer: Well, we are happy to hear you on the radio and you are in the club.
Of course, we still like to see you on American Idol.
"Paula, I know you like to do this show.
I know this is a huge, exciting experience for you.
I must imagine and correct me if I am wrong
Making a show, the number one show in the world with about 30 million people watching every week, must be a mixed blessing.
Have you ever found that, especially with the music coming up on the charts, you will be more censored because of who you are and the great Paula Abdul of American Idol?
Oh, I'm under constant scrutiny.
But it came with the territory.
I'm getting used to it.
You never got used to it.
But I'm used to it.
And it`s crazy.
I have learned to roll here with a punch and let it roll off my shoulder.
I teach the contestants to do the same thing.
You know, you can't let
You can't read good, you can't read bad.
All you need to do is believe in yourself, be true to yourself, and know when you get to the center of the stage every night to make magic happen.
Hammer: you have your single now.
You still have a lot of other things to do the word has been said and you want to be "Dancing With the Stars" and your big boss at "American Idol" said, "it won't happen.
"Is that the case?
ABDUL: Really?
I am always the last one to hear any voice.
But I want to be one of them? Absolutely. You know what?
I never did that dance.
Dance Hall, you know.
I am a dance instructor but not a professional dancer.
I have to teach teenagers when I teach them.
So it's very strange for me to dance that kind of dance.
But I don't know anything about the producer.
The producers -
I can do the show, but obviously I can't do it when we record American Idol.
This obviously makes sense.
So, do you think there is hope? Is it possible for us to see you "Dancing With the Stars "? ABDUL: No. HAMMER: No?
Wouldn't it happen?
Abdul: No, I mean, if I have time to take a break in my career and do it, I will do it right away. (END VIDEOTAPE)
Hammer: I don't know how she put it on a busy schedule, because in addition to her music and American Idol, Abdul is ready to launch her own brand.
Jewelry, handbags, shoes and perfume are available here.
She told me that she not only wore the clothes she designed, but also gave them to the "American Idol" contestants.
Anderson: We have been asking you to vote on the Entertainment Tonight --
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Now is the time to "let it work.
"Now, this is where we let the biggest stars reveal the secrets of how they got married in Hollywood, which is definitely not easy, as we know.
But first of all, tonight, Heidi Krum says she and her husband, the seal, want another child.
In an interview with Red Book Magazine, Heidi revealed that they felt they had another one.
Seal and Haidi already have two children together.
Heidi also has a daughter of a previous relationship. All right.
So whether they have more children or not, it's not easy to keep a marriage when both are very famous.
But I did ask Heidi to tell me how they used a lot of R-E-S-P-E-C-T. (
Start Video Editing)ANDERSON (on camera)
: You have such a beautiful, wonderful partnership and marriage with Seal, and we are watching this in the entertainment circle tonight.
So how do you get it to work with everything?
Supermodel Heidi Krum: To be honest, I don't think it has anything to do with what you're saying to be the focus.
In the spotlight or not in the spotlight, you know that it is either valid or not in some way.
You know, I think it really works because we really love each other.
We are very-
We appreciate each other.
We are proud of each other, you know.
I think respect is the most important thing.
You know you have to respect each other and vice versa.
I think this is the most important thing in any matter.
I don't think it has anything to do with people who are in the spotlight.
I think it's just, you know, wherever you go, what's going on at home is the most important thing. It has -
Heart to be true-
All things must be truly connected.
Then you're fine. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Anderson: I think she and the seal are a couple of Hollywood models.
Hammer: OK.
I must tell you that in my wildest dreams I never thought I would say Britney Spears and Emmy in the same sentence.
Either the pig is flying or the hell is freezing because it can happen.
Britney can win an Emmy.
Don't adjust your set.
Come back, we'll tell you the details, and we'll be in the entertainment business tonight. (
Business break)(
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Pop singer Britney Spears: Hi Ted.
I will let her know.
Actor josh radnor: telepathy?
Pierce: It's interesting.
It's fun, smart and great. (END VIDEO CLIP)
Anderson: Britney Spears is very good.
Reviewed the guest scene on cbs's "How did I meet your mother.
"I think she did a good job.
But can Britney really win an Emmy for that?
Welcome back to Entertainment Tonight.
I'm Brooke Anderson from Hollywood.
So Britney's guest character in how do I meet your mother got a huge rating.
They even brought her back to another place.
Tonight, I can tell you that Britney is the best.
Guest actress voted for Emmy
The list of members of the college will be reduced.
Mary Kate Olsen and Alisa Milan are also on top.
The final nomination will be announced next month.
So, as they say, please keep an eye on it.
Well, Lindsay Lohan is pulling Catherine Heigel.
She did not submit her name for Emmy consideration for her blinkand-you`ll-miss-
At the end of the season of ABC's Ugly Betty, it served as a guest character.
"Imagine it might be Britney versus Lindsay.
It will be quite something.
Why is Lindsay pretending to be pregnant tonight?
Our friends in Hollywood.
In the new movie Pain in California, TV "caught up with her, which should give you a little hint.
The film tells the story of a young woman pretending to be pregnant in order not to be fired by an annoying boss.
It happened at co-
Saturday Night Live stars Chris Parnell and Cheryl Hynes, the suppression of your passion, are expected to be released next year.
Well, on Thursday, we asked you to vote on the Entertainment Tonight --
Hulk Hogan finally spoke: are you feeling sorry for him? " Really one-sided here.
Only 18% of you said yes.
82% of you said no.
Let me take a few E-
Including an email from Brenda, Mississippi, he said, "People need to know something about the Hogan family's experience.
Anyone who has compassion will be sympathetic.
"Across from Claudette in New York.
"The Hogan is a shame," she said.
I don't believe the crocodile tears of the Hulk.
I pray for the victims.
"This is the way the show is tonight.
Thank you very much for watching. I`m A. J.
Hammer in New York
I'm Brooke Anderson from Hollywood.
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