August 29, 2003 |
JUSTIN AND MTV 'N SYNC
Missy Elliott, Justin Timberlake, Coldplay and Beyoncé Knowles were the big winners at last night's 2003 MTV Video Music Awards. Elliott's "Work It" was named video of the year and best hip-hop video, while Timberlake, Coldplay and Knowles won three moon men apiece. For the real winners and losers at Thursday's 20th anniversary VMA telecast, click here. And for red carpet scoop, click here. |
BIG KICKOFF
The Ellen DeGeneres Show launches with a bang on Sept. 8. Jennifer Aniston is the first celeb guest to grace Ellen's couch. Macy Gray will also be on hand to sing something off her new album, The Trouble with Being Myself. The day after that, Ellen does an hour with guest Justin Timberlake. Geez, couldn't she land any names? |
DAY IN COURT
The Los Angeles-based photographer charged with attempted extortion of Cameron Diaz plead innocent in court on Thursday. To refresh your memory, shutterbug John Rutter is accused of trying to squeeze over $3 million out of the actress by threatening to sell long-lost topless photos. He's due back in court Sept. 10 for a preliminary hearing, and remains jailed until then, unless he coughs up $250,000 bail. |
IN THE MONEY
Speaking of Cameron Diaz, did you know she's the best-paid film actress? According to the latest book of Guinness World Records, the Charlie's Angels booty-shaker rakes in the most dough with $40 million a year. Adam Sandler was named the best-paid actor, earning $47 million in 2001 alone. |
COMMAND PERFORMANCE
Shakespeare in Love stars Gwyneth Paltrow and Joseph Fiennes will reunite for more Bard-inspired fun on Monday at London's famed Globe Theater. The duo is doing the balcony scene from Romeo and Juliet for a charity show hosted by Prince Charles. Proceeds will go to the Prince's Trust for disadvantaged children. |
THE BIG 1-0
David Letterman will celebrate the 10 year anniversary of his move to CBS on tonight's Late Show. According toThe Hollywood Reporter, a special Top 10 list will count down the good things about his decade at the Eye. At No. 8, "No matter how many years you're at the network, you'll never be as old as the 60 Minutes guys." An hourlong prime-time special is in the works for February to commemorate Letterman's 22 years in the business. |
SHORT CUTS
Fox News's Greta Van Susteren will be a judge at the Miss America pageant on Sept. 20... Omar Sharif will receive a lifetime achievement award at the Venice Film Festival... Alias re-runs could be coming to Spike TV or FX soon, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Both of the male-oriented networks are interested in tapping into Jennifer Garner's fan base. |
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