Friday, January 15, 2010

SELF Gossip Roundup


Our weekly recap of the SELFiest gossip out there! In today's roundup, celebs stands up for Haiti, late night TV goes to war and plastic surgery goes too far...

It's been a crazy week in the world of talk-show TV. After the shocking rumors of an NBC late-night shakeup, reinstating Leno to his old 11:35 slot, pushing back Conan and Fallon's shows, Conan penned a letter to the "People of Earth," clearly stating his refusal to push back his show. Conan isn't alone in his contempt; some stars are slamming Leno, while his late-night counterpoints are fearlessly grilling him to his face, such as Jimmy Kimmel. Although NBC has yet to give an official statement of what will be done, there are rumors circulating that Conan's final bow will be on January 22nd.

In the aftermath of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, SELFy stars like Natalie Portman, Brangelina and George Clooney are rallying to help the victims of the natural disaster. Even Tiger Woods has come out of hiding to support this cause. But Gossip Girl's Taylor Momsen seems to be too busy to help, telling OK!, "Um, right now I'm trying to just finish my record and getting through the last season of Gossip Girl for right now. So not so much thinking about that."

After years of rumors, Simon Cowell has officially announced his departure fromAmerican Idol at the end of this season. The British judge is moving on to launchhis European hit X Factor here in the states. While the fate of a Simon-lessAmerican Idol remains to be seen, judge Kara DioGuardi tells SELF, "We're all sad about it. He is just so great on the show."

It's finally been done--homely British phenomenon Susan Boyle has been dethroned from the #1 spot on the charts by newcomer Ke$ha. The controversial popstar, considered by some to be the Lady Gaga of 2010, seems to be rising to stardom quickly, but only time will tell if she has staying power.

And in shocking news, Heidi Montag appeared on the cover of People magazine to unveil her new body--10 plastic surgeries later. All of which she received in one day. Hills co-star Audrina Patridge admits, "Ten procedures in one day is a little much," while Jayde Nicole comments, "She was genuinely pretty already, so I don't know why she would want to change herself more."

What stories have caught your eyes and ears this week?

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