The most journalistic of celebrity magazines took a cue from the news and leads with the dramatic rescue of Richard Phillips from the hands of Somali pirates. They dub him “Captain Courageous” and dive into his emotional return after a “week of hell” on the lifeboat. Elsewhere, multi-hyphenate Tori Spelling claims she’s not anorexic after dropping 40 pounds post-pregnancy. “Yeah, I could stand to gain a few pounds, but I am healthy. I’m just crazy busy and being a mom.” And in case you were wondering what type of shampoo a heartthrob uses to make his hair red-carpet perfect, Zac Efron tells fans, “whatever’s in the hotel.” Fascinating.
The weekly mag pits the two female American Idol judges against each other, with an insider saying tension is unbearable after the arrival of Kara DioGuardi, who was being prepped to take Paula Abdul’s place. “The plan to add a fourth person backfired,” said the source. One of Abdul’s friends chimes in: “Paula wants to remain on the program for as long as Simon is involved, and Kara’s trying to stay on for as much time possible. She wants Paula to get the ax.” And Las Vegas staple Marie Osmond makes a rather unfavorable (but true) comparison, saying, “I’m the original Octomom!” And she doesn’t have a beau because she “can’t get anybody to sign a prenup on the first date!” Also, she’s a little bit country.
Mel Gibson’s world came crashing down this week, when Robyn, his wife of 28 years, filed for divorce. Though she cited irreconcilable differences, it’s rumored that the reason for divorce was Gibson’s recent tryst with a mysterious Russian musician known only as Oksana, whom he was spotted kissing on a Costa Rican beach at the beginning of March. But Robyn will get revenge: Because the couple never signed a prenup, she’s free to help herself to half of Mel’s $900 million fortune under California’s 50-50 law. If all goes according to plan, this may be one of the most expensive divorces in history. And speaking of breakups, since her split with Samantha Ronson last week, things have been rough in Lohanland. Lindsay has dyed her hair red, overindulged in a couple of late nights at the Chateau Marmont, and even made a late-night cameo at Paris Hilton’s house.
A mischievous and stubbled Robert Pattinson graces the cover of this week’s Life & Style because his relationship with Twilight co-star Nikki Reed appears on the rocks—or headed there. “Rob’s been flirting with everyone on set in front of Nikki, even though they’ve been sleeping together,” said an insider. “It’s causing tension.” And Octomom Nadya Suleman breaks down her typical 24-hour day: There are 27 items on her shopping list (including chicken nuggets and baby carrots), she uses eight cans of formula, and has the help of nine nannies (which she splits up into three shifts).
Move over, Octomom. The real Angelina is about to give you a run for your money. Star is exclusively reporting that Angelina Jolie is pregnant again—which will make baby No. 7 for the family. Putting recent reports to rest that Angie and Brad hadn’t shared a bed in ages, a family insider tells the magazine that the actress is about two-and-a-half months along. “It happened just in time, because things were getting pretty ugly between them,” said the source, who also explained that Angelina waited until Brad had returned from a solo trip to New Orleans to break the news. She was waiting by the door for him when he returned, Star reports, and he swept her off her feet when he heard the news, carried her into the house while laughing, crying, and kissing her.
When Portuguese water pup Bo made his big debut this weekend, it was a highlight in the relationship of Barack and Michelle Obama. They've been through a lot together—from a devastating defeat to Bobby Rush in 2000 to an exhausting presidential campaign. But now that they're settled in the White House, things are remarkably normal. They've been eating together as a family every night, and Bo's arrival has only strengthened their bond. In other news, In Touch also reports that Project Runway host Heidi Klum and former Buffy star Sarah Michelle Gellar are pregnant. The incidents appear unrelated.
Just in time for bikini season, The Enquirer introduces us to the thin, the fat, and the ugly. In the survey of “Best and Worst Celebrity Diets,” Lindsay Lohan is reportedly down 20 pounds, with the help of "dangerous pills," and Tori Spelling is even thinner, now down to 105 pounds. Some other stars, however, are not so skinny. Janet Jackson has lost her washboard abs and is climbing back up to 162 pounds, and Gossip singer Beth Ditto is a whopping 230.
