This Week in Celebrity Gossip

William & Kate

A royal engagement, the eldest and next King of England Prince Willam and his girfriend Kate Middleton announced their engagement to the world.  The two have been dating off and on for a few years.  William proposed with his mom's, the late Princess Diana's ring.  The Royal monarch has been quoted as saying, "I wanted my mother to be a poart of everything."

As one couple get engaged another calls it quits.....

Eva Longoria Parker files for divorce from San Antonio Spurs player Tony Parker after three years of marriage.  Parker is accused of cheating and texting with a former team mates wife on numerous counts.  After false and rumoured reports, Longoria took to her twitter account to announce the sad news, "It is with great sadness that after 7 years together, Tony and I have decided to divorce. We love each other deeply and pray for each other’s happiness."

Pink on Ellen

Pop-rock star Pink announced this week that she is pregnant.  The 'so what' singer appeared on the Ellen DeGeneres show and spilled the beans that she is eating for two now.   Pink's Greatest Hits...So Far album hit stores on Tuesday. 

Another shocking elimination on Dancing with the Stars.  Front runner and high score Brandy was sent home.  It came as a surprise as low scorer Bristol Palin made it to the finals.  Joining Palin in the top three are Jennifer Grey and Kyle Massey.

Canadian heartthrob Ryan Reynolds has been named 2010 People Magazines Sexiest Man Alive.  The magazine celebrates its 25th anniversary.  This is the first time a Canadian has been named the sexiest.  George Clooney, Brad Pitt, Matt Damon, Hugh Jackman and Johnny Depp have all held the convenient top honour.

"Gleeful" at the Gemini's

Winter Garden Theatre

The best in Canadian television were honoured Saturday, as the 25th Annual Gemini Awards were held at Toronto's Winter Garden Theatre.  The night's host was no other than Glee star and fellow Canadian, Cory Montieth. 

With me being the entertainment buff and a totally "Gleek" it was a must that my friend and I headed down to Toronto to try to get a glimpse or even a picture with the Glee star himself.  We found a spot in the crowd where the fans were on the red carpet and watched the arrival of all the stars.

Finally the man of the hour showed up and was greeted with a swarm of screams from fans waiting for the TV-star's arrival.  Montieth was generous and greeted all the fans waiting for him, signing autographs and taking pictures.

Cory Montieth & I

And one of those fans was me......

Screams heard around the World

Courtesy of www.nkotbsb.com

If your wondering what the noise was all about, it was the sound of a million girls inner 13 year-olds coming out.  Pop sensation, vocal group the Backstreet Boys and 80s boy band the New Kids on the Block announce they are going on tour together, starting in summer 2011. 

The rumour of the two groups touring or doing some sort of collaboration together has been speculated since last June.  Rumours fuelled even more when the Backstreet Boys joined the New Kids on the Block on stage at Radio Music Hall in New York City.

Ryan Seacrest confirmed the news on his radio show Tuesday morning.  http://ryanseacrest.com/2010/11/03/its-official-new-kids-on-the-block-backstreet-boys-to-launch-concert-tour/

Also both bands and individual members took to their Twitter and Facebook pages to share the exciting news. 



@howie_d tweets
So it's official!! @ryanseacrest announced it this morning. Is everyone excited? #nkotbsb

@backstreetboys tweets
u hrd it 1st on @RyanSeacrest! Us + @nkotbsb will be touring 2gether in 2011. Da @nkotbsb tour. Visit www.nkotbsb.com 4 more info! #nkotbsb

It also didn't take long for media outlets to spread the news about the joint tour.  The news was posted on OK Magazine, ET Online, MTV.com and USMagazine.com.

New Kids on the Block gain success in the late 80s and early 90s with such hits as Step by Step and Hangin' Tough.

The Backstreet Boys the Grammy nominated pop sensation, who have sold over 130 million albums world wide and have played to sold out crowds around the globe, gained success during the 90s pop era and are the last band standing of their kind, being together for over 17 years.

Both bands will appear together to perform on the American Music Awards on November 21.  

For more imforation on the tour check out www.nkotbsb.com, www.backstreetboys, www.nkotb.com
Twitter www.twitter.com/backstreetboys  www.twitter.com/nkotb
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/pages/New-Kids-on-the-Block-Backstreet-Boys/115140378548282

UNSCRIPTED, UNPREDITCTABLE and LIVE!!!!

LIVE FROM NEW YORK its 30 ROCK.  NBC's hit television show decided to take Thursday night's episode live rather than air a pre-taped episode.  The episode was funny, smart, brilliant and anything could happen. 

The episode was full of guest stars from Saturday Night Live alumnis, Matt Damon to Julia Louis-Dreyfus (who played Liz Lemon in her flashblacks).  The episode even poked fun at the fact the show was live, trying to have things go wrong so that they can get that laugh factor.  

Not only did 30 Rock go live on the east coast, it went live again on the west coast.  The shows were very similar but there were some new jokes and skits. 

What a great idea, I think more shows should experiment with live episodes, it makes for great television. 

NHL FACE OFF 2010

Last Thursday, the city of Toronto kicked off the Toronto Maple Leafs 2010-2011 NHL season with a big block party at Yonge and Dundas Square.  The square was filled with hockey fans enjoying the live entertainment, games and the Toronto Maple Leafs vs Montreal Canadiens game on the big screen. 

Vancouver rockers Hedley kicked off the festivities performing a 40 minute set, playing such hits as Perfect and Cha-Ching.  Hedley is currently on tour in the U.S. 

Toronto based band, Down with Webster kept the crowd entertained during the first period intermission.  Performing their crowd sing-a-long "Whoa Is Me."

The Leafs went on to win beat the Habs 3-2.  With newly acquired captain Dion Phaneuf, scoring the first goal for the Leafs.