May 29, 2007

Miss USA Falls at Miss Universe Pageant

Ten seconds Miss USA Rachel Smith would probably like to forget: Slipping and landing on her behind while modeling her evening gown at Monday night’s Miss Universe pageant in Mexico City.

Smith, a Clarksville, Tenn., native whose chance to be crowned may have been diminished by her fall, was booed during her interview and many in the audience taunted her with chants of “Mexico! Mexico!” until she spoke in Spanish, the Associated Press reports.

May 28, 2007

Mischa Barton was Hospitalized

Mischa BartonThe actress Mischa Barton was rushed to the hospital this evening after suffering an adverse reaction to medication.

Sources say that the former “OC” star was at a friend’s Memorial Day BBQ enjoying a few holiday cocktails when she began to feel extremely ill. Mischa, who has been quite sick with bronchitis since traveling to Cannes, London and Paris the past several weeks, apparently didn’t get the memo — you can’t drink alcohol while taking antibiotics!

Ashley Judd’s Husband Wins Indianapolis 500

Dario Franchitti and Ashley JuddRacecar driver Dario Franchitti (also known as the husband of Ashley Judd) won the 91st edition of the Indy 500 on Sunday, in a rain-soaked race that had his celeb spouse cheering him on.

“The ups and downs throughout the day – what can I say?” Franchitti said, according to the Indianapolis Star. “I’m in shock right now – it’s been a rollercoaster month, and it was a rollercoaster day.”