September 18, 2008

Ryan O’Neal and Son Arrested for Alleged Drug Possession

Ryan and Redmond O'Neal

Ryan and Redmond O

Ryan O’Neal and his son, Redmond, were arrested Wednesday at the actor’s Malibu, Calif., home for alleged drug possession, a sheriff’s spokesman confirms.

“This morning, deputies were doing a routine sweep to make sure Redmond was adhering to his probation,” sheriff’s spokesman Steve Whitmore said. “Upon searching the premises, the younger O’Neal was found in possession of narcotics. Later, a vial of drugs were found in the elder O’Neal’s bedroom. We believe the drugs found were methamphetamines.”

September 16, 2008

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden Urge Texting for Charity

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden

Nicole Richie & Joel Madden

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden announced Monday a text-messaging effort with MySpace to benefit their Richie-Madden Children’s Foundation.

“There are so many children here who need a place to play. We’re excited to help them,” Richie sat at an ice cream social to raise awareness in downtown Los Angeles Monday.

September 8, 2008

Britney Wins First Video Music Award

Britney Spears at the 2008 MTV VMA

Britney Spears at the 2008 MTV VMA

Britney was back in fighting form at MTV’s Video Music Awards Sunday night – opening the show and nabbing her first win.

A nervous Britney Spears opened the 25th edition of the VMAs, live from Paramount Studios in Los Angeles, in a vintage silver Versace mini-dress after being escorted from her nearby dressing room.