"American Idol" winner David Cook is continuing to enjoy the perks his big win brings -- Wednesday night he threw out the first pitch at a New York Mets game.
"I'm a huge sports fan, a big baseball fan and so to be able to do anything like this is always really cool," Cook, who was sporting a beard, said of the experience.
David Cook was invited to Shea Stadium by Mets third baseman David Wright, who founded the David Wright Foundation. Cook said, "David [Wright] actually reached out to me towards the end of the ["American Idol"] season, really wanted to try to help out to get my older brother out to the finale and stuff, really reached out and he was cool, and then reached out very recently to invite me out today."
ET has confirmed that "Project Runway" judge and fashion designer Michael Kors is joining the teen ranks of The CW's guilty pleasure, "Gossip Girl," for one hot night this fall. Michael appears as himself during a New York Fashion Week episode the show recently taped.
The witty designer tells Women's Wear Daily that he's a diehard 'GG' fan: "I love the clothes, everyone is good-looking, the plot line is a riot. I love the show. They called and said, ‘You are very 'Gossip Girl.' I thought, 'Finally, I am a teenager.'"
Joining him on the episode are heiress Tinsley Mortimer and Cristina Cuomo, editorial director for Gotham and Hamptons mags. "Gossip Girl" returns Sept. 1 on The CW.
Candy Spelling tells ET exclusively she's writing a book!
"It's true," she says. "I am close to signing a deal to write a book. But everyone should hold on. I have lots of stories I've never told, and they will all be in my book!"
Candy is mom to reality TV star Tori Spelling and widow of the late mega TV mogul, Aaron Spelling, who created hits such as "Dynasty" and "Beverly Hills 90210."
Less than a week after being hospitalized for pneumonia, ET has the word on Bernie Mac's condition.
"Bernie Mac is in stable condition in a Chicago area hospital," a rep for the actor tells ET. "He is responding well to treatment and hopes to be released in the next few weeks. His family thanks everyone for the well wishes and concern."
ET confirms Morgan Freeman has been released from the Memphis hospital where he was airlifted Sunday night following a serious car accident in Mississippi.
"I left the hospital today just after 12 noon, Memphis time," Freeman tells ET exclusively. "I'm doing very well. I feel real good. I just really, I thank the staff at Elvis Presley [medical facility] and many, many thanks to my many well-wishers. It's great to know people care about you."
'The Dark Knight' actor underwent surgery on Monday to reconnect nerves and to repair damage to his left arm and hand.
It is only August, but "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest knows what he will be doing on New Year's Eve. He will return as the co-host of the newly titled "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest."
"The name change of the program reflects the success of the co-hosting responsibilities of one of America’s most time-honored traditions. We are thrilled to extend Ryan’s contract as co-host of the ‘party of the year’ with Dick,” stated Orly Adelson, executive producer and president of dick clark productions.
"Watching 'Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve' is an American tradition," adds Stephen McPherson, president, ABC Entertainment. "Ryan has been a tremendous part of the show the last couple of years and we're thrilled he’ll be part of it for years to come."
Paris Hilton took time out from promoting her latest handbag line in Copenhagen to speak out about the overwhelming reaction to her spoof video in which she declared she's running for president.
"It was a lot of fun," Hilton told Women's Wear Daily about the mock campaign, which came in response to a campaign ad by Republican presidential hopeful John McCain that portrayed his Democratic rival Barack Obama as a celebrity on a par with Hilton and Britney Spears.
"We'll see what happens," Hilton joked Wednesday when asked by the magazine of her presidential chances. "Only if I can bring (her dog) Tinkerbell to the White House."
ET confirms that Dixie Chick Emily Robison has divorced her husband, singer Charlie Robison, after nine years of marriage.
A rep for the Dixie Chicks banjo player said the divorce was final. "They remain the best of friends and their family is obviously the priority." The couple married in 1999 and have three children together.
As Hollywood.tv continues to do what it does best -- capturing all the stars in the most candid moments -- we bring you some of their best footage from just hours ago!
Nicole Richie is spotted heading to traffic school; Miley Cyrus gets surrounded by the paparazzi as she puts in time at the recording studio; TV darling Lauren Conrad goes on a 2 a.m. club crawl with friend Lauren "Lo" Bosworth; and then rocker Pink is seen driving none other than a lawnmower down Sunset Blvd -- but don't worry folks, it was all for a video shoot!
Eye candy alert! Ashton Kutcher gets surrounded by a couple of his favorite ladies -- glam wife Demi Moore and his 'What Happens in Vegas' fun-loving co-star Cameron Diaz -- as they walk the red carpet for the comedy's Tokyo premiere.
Lindsay Lohan and her ever-present BFF Samantha Ronson are spotted by Hollywood.tv as they go on a shopping spree at the super chic L.A. shop Maxfield. Later that night they're seen in Sam's black Porsche outside the hip Crown Bar.
Michelle Obama is speaking out about the John McCain campaign ad that likened her husband Barack to a celebrity in the vein of Paris Hilton.
In a "Good Morning America" interview, she said: "It's funny to have anybody characterize Barack as an elitist ... You know, this is the kid who was raised by a single mother, who didn't have access to many resources, who, you know, has walked away his entire life from lucrative careers to work in the community ... This guy, you know ... he personifies all of what we hope that our kids can be."
McCain's ad of course inspired Paris Hilton's popular viral video spoof on Funnyordie.com
The Jonas Brothers will perform on Thursday night's season finale of "So You Think You Can Dance," reports the New York Post.
They'll play their hit single "Burnin' Up."
Nick, Joe and Kevin are coming off a banner night at the Teen Choice Awards, where they took home six surfboard statuettes.
Move over Vince and Ari -- you've got company! Mark Wahlberg is set to cameo on "Entourage," says the New York Post.
"I did one other cameo in the pilot but I didn't get to do a scene with Jeremy Piven," he says, referring to the Emmy winning actor who plays combustible agent Ari Gold. "This time it's me and Piven going at it, so it was fun."
Wahlberg, who exec produces the popular HBO show, will appear during the fifth season, which kicks off next month.
With her blonde hair and genuine vibe, Blake Lively is the one to root for on The CW's "Gossip Girl." Now, we've got all the vital stats on this "It Girl"!
"I'm just in this fantasy world right now, I don't even feel like I'm living it," she tells us.
At 20 years old, Blake grew up in a family of actors. Her mom, dad and four siblings (two brothers and two sisters) were all in the business, but this rebel preferred the academic life.
