Buzz Briefs: Walters Vs. Mills McCartney
Walters Unloads On Mills McCartney
On "The View" Monday, Barbara Walters was moved to speak out about Heather Mills McCartney's recent meltdown about her portrayal in the media.
"This picture of her as being poor little me is something we did not feel while doing this interview," Walters said.
Walters said she did two interviews with Mills McCartney and during the first interview was touched by the former model's struggle after losing her leg in a car accident. After the second interview her impression changed. Walters said Mills McCartney complained that the water she was given to drink was not "room temperature."
"She was extremely difficult," Walters said. "She was so impossible to our producers. You know, pick on me, you don't pick on the other people. … All we thought was, this is not a very nice woman."
After that interview, Walters said Paul McCartney, who was dating Mills McCartney at the time, overheard Walters call Mills McCartney "a tough woman." The former Beatle told Walters that he likes tough women.
"It seems to me that when you marry a man like Paul McCartney, who had a wonderful marriage for many years, who loves you and does not have a premarital agreement because he had some trust, you should get up everyday and say … ," Walters threw her hands in the air and looked skyward, "you know, whatever."
A Vegas Farewell For Goulet
Robert Goulet will again be featured on Las Vegas Strip marquees.
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority is asking hotel-casinos to honor the late singer and actor on the day of his funeral this Friday.
The big-voiced baritone died from a form of pulmonary fibrosis on October 30th in Los Angeles while awaiting a lung transplant.
Services will be held at The Shrine of the Most Holy Redeemer in Las Vegas at 1 p.m.
Among those invited are Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme, Rich Little, Michael and Kirk Douglas, Suzanne Sommers, Barry Manilow, Celine Dion, Wayne Newton and Lance Burton.
Stephen Colbert Drops Presidential Bid
Stephen Colbert has dropped his bid for the White House after the South Carolina Democratic Executive Council voted last week to keep the host of "The Colbert Report" off the state's primary ballot. The vote was 13-3.
"Although I lost by the slimmest margin in presidential election history - only 10 votes - I have chosen not to put the country through another agonizing Supreme Court battle," Colbert said Monday in a statement. "It is time for this nation to heal."
Colbert had said he would run only in his native South Carolina, a key primary state. He said he planned to run as a Democrat and a Republican - so he could lose twice. Colbert, 43, later declined to file with the GOP, which has a much higher filing fee ($35,000) than the Democrats ($2,500).
"I want to say to my supporters, this is not over," Colbert said. "While I may accept the decision of the Council, the fight goes on! The dream endures! ... And I am going off the air until I can talk about this without weeping."
Beckham Battles LaPaglia In Benefit Game
David Beckham and Anthony LaPaglia were opponents in a soccer exhibition that raised more than $90,000 for the victims of last month's wildfires in Southern California.
Beckham scored two goals and had three assists in 83 minutes in a 10-4 rout of LaPaglia's "Hollywood United" by the Los Angeles Galaxy on Sunday.
Among those playing for "Hollywood United" were LaPaglia, Def Leppard guitarist Viv Campbell, Galaxy General Manager Alexi Lalas, and former players Jorge Campos, Frank LeBoeuf and Eric Wynalda. LaPaglia, who stars on CBS' "Without a Trace," started in goal.
Photos: Posh & Becks
Babies For Jovovich, Grace
The celebrity stork was busy this weekend.
CNN's Nancy Grace and her husband, David Linch, welcomed twins ... a bit earlier than expected. Lucy Elizabeth and John David were born Nov. 4, 2007. Grace, 48, was due near the end of the year, but developed fluid in her lungs. Her doctor determined "it would be best for Nancy, and for the twins" to deliver them ASAP, said her spokeswoman. John weighed 5 pounds 1 ounce; Lucy weighed in at 2 pounds, 15 ounces.
"Resident Evil" star Milla Jovovich gave birth to daughter Ever Gabo Anderson on Saturday. It's the first child for Jovovich and fiance, Paul Anderson. Anderson and Jovovich met when he directed her in the first "Resident Evil" flick.
Also, Food Network star and "Today" show contributor Giada De Laurentiis announced on the show Monday, Nov. 5 2007, she's expecting a baby in early April. It's the first child for the 37-year-old chef and her husband Todd Thompson.
Photos: Celebrity Baby News
Shia LaBeouf Arrested At Walgreens
Alicia Silverstone Makes House CallsPhotos: Celebrity Mug Shots
Some 3,000 people got the "Clueless" star's call Friday and "several thousand" more will be contacted Monday, a committee spokeswoman said.
"A good amendment to the Farm Bill, called the FRESH Act, will cut subsidies for unhealthy foods," Silverstone says in the minute-long message, adding, "Our kids need help."
Did Britney Run Over Deputy's Foot?
Authorities are investigating how a sheriff's deputy was injured while Britney Spears was leaving a Los Angeles courthouse on Friday. According to TMZ.com, investigators are looking into whether the pop star ran over the deputy's foot. A police spokesperson said in a statement, "We are aware that Britney Spears was leaving the courthouse. We are also aware that a deputy was injured, but we're unable to confirm the details on the deputy's injury because the investigation is in its initial stage."
Katie Holmes, Lance Armstrong Run The New York Marathon
Actress Katie Holmes ran the New York City Marathon Sunday, with hubby Tom Cruise and baby Suri waiting for her at the finish line. The actress completed the race in 5 hours, 29 minutes and 58 seconds. According to event officials, Holmes registered under an alias so she wouldn't attract too much attention. Holmes said she started running to help lose the baby weight after Suri's birth a year ago.
Another celebrity marathon participant, Lance Armstrong, dropped 13 minutes from his time of a year ago. The seven-time Tour de France champion finished the race in a time of 2 hours, 46 minutes, 43 seconds, achieving his goal of a sub-2 hours, 50 minute marathon.
Armstrong cited harder training, losing seven pounds, and a better familiarity with the course for his faster results.
Despite the success, Armstrong is not sure whether he wants to compete next year. "I still like to go out and have fun and eat what I want and have a beer every now and again," said Armstrong, who has recently been linked to Ashley Olsen, "I don't want to cut that out in order to run faster."
Almost 40,000 runners started the 26.2 mile race spanning all five New York City boroughs.