This Week: Seeing Red

Not A Happy Week In Hollywood

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Jan. 11, 2008

(CBS)  With one notable exception, it wasn't a very happy week in Hollywood. There were more casualties in the wake of the writers strike, more havoc in the Britney Spears meltdown, and Mr. Blackwell turned his poison pen on ten sartorially-challenged (in his eyes) stars. On top of that, inquiries into separate medical tragedies left two stars with lingering questions about their loved ones' treatment. At least there was a happy note out of Nashville to redeem the week.

Family members of Britney Spears were furious at TV's Dr. Phil for not staying mum on his hospital visit with the troubled pop star. Dr. Phil had originally said he would discuss her case on his daily talk show, but later announced that he'd changed his mind after drawing criticism for the idea.

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Photos: Standoff At Britney's

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Dennis Quaid and his wife denounced the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Thursday over a "lack of candor" about medical errors they believe caused their newborn twins to receive overdoses of a blood thinner. The couple said they were particularly upset to learn from a state investigation that their babies were given dosages of heparin that were 2,000 times stronger than what was prescribed.

Kanye West may never know the true cause of his mother's death. Coroner's officials said Thursday that Donda West, 58, most likely died of heart disease coupled with complications after plastic surgery in November, a day after she had breast reduction, tummy tuck and liposuction procedures.

The Golf Channel's Kelly Tilghman caused an uproar by joking that Tiger Woods' young competitors should "lynch him in a back alley" if they want to win against the golf champ. The network suspended her for two weeks, but some observers, such as the Rev. Al Sharpton, want her canned.

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Photos: Tiger Woods

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A woman blames Lindsay Lohan for causing her emotional trauma, costing her thousands of dollars in doctors' bills and the loss of her job after a traffic incident involving the actress. The woman, the mother of a young woman who worked as Lohan's assistant, was riding in a car the troubled Lohan was chasing before being arrested. She's suing Lohan for an undisclosed amount.

Ten Hollywood stars could be seeing red after being named to Mr. Blackwell's annual worst dressed list. The venomous fashion critic said of list-topper Posh Spice: "In one skinny-mini monstrosity after another, pouty Posh can really wreck-em." Ouch!

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Photos: Fashion's Worst Offenders

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There was no red to be seen Tuesday night after the red carpet was pulled out from under the People's Choice Award thanks to the Writers Guild of America strike. With stars refusing to cross picket lines, it was also announced that the Golden Globes will be canceled and the Academy Awards are also in jeopardy. The writers strike is wreaking havoc on awards season, affecting limo drivers, designers, glam squads, party planners and caterers.

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Photos: 2008 People's Choice Award Winners

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On a happier note, Nicole Kidman, 40, is expecting a baby. She and her husband, country singer Keith Urban "are thrilled," a publicist for the actress said.

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Photos: Baby Bumps

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