'Slumdog Millionare' Costars Are Dating, Mom Confirms

by Us Magazine    April 27, 2009

"Freida is really beautiful, and I am really happy for them," Dev Patel's mother gushes


It's confirmed: "Slumdog Millionaire" costars Dev Patel and Freida Pinto are an item.Days after Patel, 19, and Pinto, 24, were photographed having a romantic lunch at an Israeli cafe on Wednesday, Patel's mother confirms they're together."First it was the film and now everything else seems to have slotted into place," Mrs. Patel is quoted as saying in Monday's Daily Mirror.

"Life can't get any better for him," she adds. "Freida is really beautiful, and I am really happy for them."

Asked about her son's trip to visit Pinto (who is shooting the Julian Schnabel drama "Miral" in Jerusalem), she says, "Yes, we knew he was flying to Israel to see her."

During the trip, Patel and Pinto were spotted packing on the PDA in Tel Aviv, where they strolled around the harbor and enjoyed a champagne dinner at a seaside restaurant.
Both Patel and Pinto denied dating rumors earlier this year while they promoted "Slumdog Millionaire," which won the Oscar for Best Picture.


"No, no, no," Patel told Ryan Seacrest at the Academy Awards.

Lindsay Lohan Still Loves Samantha Ronson

In 2000, Ellen DeGeneres was involved in a very public break-up with Anne Heche, the circumstances of which dominated entertainment news headlines for weeks.Therefore, the talk show host can actually relate to her guest on today's show, Lindsay Lohan.
During the taped interview between the pair earlier this week, Lindsay didn't hold anything back when it came to her relationship with Samantha Ronson. A few excerpts:

On the break-up: I had no idea what was going on. I just hadn't seen her in, like, a week. She, like, disappeared.

On fidelity: I don't believe in cheating on someone.

On bouncing back: You know when people are together so much it gets really difficult and you forget who you are because you're more concerned about being with the other person,. I think it's been really good for me. I thought it would be so much harder and it hasn't been. My sister's been here with me.

On reconciliation with Ronson: I really care about Samantha and we'll see what happens. Maybe when we're fully in the right place. And I love her.

Couple Evan Rachel Wood and Marilyn Manson Back Together

In December 2006, Evan Rachel Wood met Marilyn Manson and the two began dating. People questioned the age difference, but Evan and Marilyn made it work. Engagement rumors even followed the couple for a little while, but they never panned out. The romance lasted nearly two years before they decided to break up in October 2008.
Now it looks like Evan, 21, and Marilyn, 40, have rekindled their relationship and are giving it another shot. In a recent interview with GQ magazine, Evan did admit that after "taking some time" apart, she and Marilyn were back together. I wonder how long it will last this time around. Any guesses?

Roddick and Brooklyn Wedding Details

Wedding Date and Location:
Candlelit ceremony on April 17, 2009 in the backyard of Andy Roddick's home in Austin, Texas.

Ages of the Bride and Groom:
When they took their vows, Andy was 26, and Brooklyn was 21.

Brooklyn's Decker's Wedding Dress :
The bride, a swimsuit model, wore a custom gown by Vera Wang with rhinestones streaming down the back.

The Jewelry :
The newlyweds traded platinum wedding bands by Tiffany. It seemed fitting since the bride's stunning platinum engagement ring is from the same designer.
The Bridesmaids :
The gorgeous women wore chocolate brown gowns and carried bouquets of white tulips and peonies.

The Food :
Keeping it simple, the couple served steak, fish and pasta.

Celebrity Guest List :
A few the celebrities and Andy and Brooklyn's wedding included tennis ace Billie Jean King, model Julie Henderson, and legendary singer Elton John.
Star Studded Wedding Music :
Andy's good buddy, Sir Elton John, performed for the newlyweds and their friends and family.

Ryan Seacrest Dating LA. Bartender?

Ryan Seacrest may be one of the hardest-working men in Hollywood, but last week he took time out from his gig as a host of “On Air with Ryan Seacrest” for a romantic jaunt to Paris with L.A. bartender Jasmine Waltz.

Seacrest, 34, met Waltz during a night out at Guy's, a West Hollywood lounge. Waltz, who has previously worked at other L.A. hotspots including Les Deux and Italian restaurant Bella, is an aspiring actress, a source tells PEOPLE.

"They've been together for a few months now," says the source.

After wrapping his “American Idol” duties last week, Seacrest whisked Waltz off to Paris for a weekend where the couple displayed a lot of PDA.

The brief respite served as a prelude to a busy spring: Seacrest's radio show, which garners a weekly international audience of 20 million across 130 stations, will expand to a fourth hour of programming on May 4.

In December, Seacrest's mother Connie told momlogic.com she wished her son, the producer of the NBC reality show Momma's Boys, would have more time to date. "That would be wonderful for him," she said, "and we'd stand a better chance for him to have a relationship."

Seacrest has been linked previously to singer Sophie Monk, Amazing Race star Shana Wall, and actress Teri Hatcher.

Ac Milan Star Beckham in Latest Motorola Advertisement

Fans can finally get beneath the skin of David Beckham in a new campaign which shows the AC Milan player in a new light and stripped to the bone.

In the past Beckham has left little to the imagination after posing in next to nothing in commercials for Armani and Gilette.
Now the most famous player in the world has gone one step further in stripping back to the bone for Motorolas new advertising campaign.

The advert is intended to show what drives the England international from within.
The final image, which uses cutting-edge post production techniques, shows Beckham framed by a red light which gives him an otherwordly aura and exposes his ribs, muscles and arteries.
Motorola shot the images for the launch of the news Aura phone which includes the same signature red dot held by Beckham in the advert.

The phone boasts a stainless steep casing, and a 63 carat sapphire crystal lens.
Motorola signed up Beckham in 2006 even though the football star had spend many years advertising rival Vodafone.

He has also appeared in adverts for Adidas, Pepsi, and his own scent range with wife Victoria, Intimately Beckham.
Managed by Simon Fuller, the man behind Pop Idol, his sponsorship deals are estimate to be worth around £17 million a year.

Gibson Divorced

LOS ANGELES – Court records show Mel Gibson's wife has filed for divorce after 28 years of marriage.

Robyn Gibson filed the petition in Los Angeles, citing irreconcilable differences.
The petition doesn't give any details about the split. Robyn Gibson is seeking jewelry and some other property, and has suggested joint custody for their 9-year-old son.
The records show the couple were married in June 1980.
They issued a joint statement Monday, saying they have "always strived to maintain the privacy and integrity of our family and will continue to do so."
Gibson is one of Hollywood's biggest names, with a pair of Oscar wins for best picture and director for "Braveheart."
The divorce was first reported by celebrity gossip site TMZ.

Madonna Failed Adoption

A judge in Malawi showed no mercy towards Madonna. The Material Girl, trying to adopt a second child from the impoverished African nation, was rejected in her bid to bring home an orphaned 3-year-old girl.If Madonna wants to add Chifundo "Mercy" James to her brood, she needs to establish roots in the African nation, the judge ruled in rebuking the international superstar.Under Malawi law, non-residents can't adopt local children unless they live in the country for at least 18 months - a requirement waived once before for the platinum-selling singer."A person is not entitled to claim to be a resident at a given town simply because he pays a short, temporary visit," said Judge Esmie Chombo, who vetoed the adoption."Some expectation of continuity is a vital factor, which turns simple occupation into continuity."A court waived the rule in 2006 when Madonna was able to take her son David out of the country before finalizing the adoption. Critics charged the Material Mom received special treatment.Madonna, 50, who has homes in London and New York, was eager to adopt the toddler whose mother died at age 14. Court papers show the 3-year-old girl's uncle consented to the adoption.Madonna, in papers unsealed Friday, said she hoped to spare the girl a life of "hardship and emotional trauma.""I am able and willing to securely provide for Chifundo James and make her a permanent and established member of my family," she said.She can appeal the judge's decision to Malawi Supreme Court.News of her attempts to adopt Mercy sparked worldwide debate. Some argued that the girl should be cared for by her extended family. Others praised Madonna, saying the girl would enjoy a better life with the pop star.Government officials endorsed the adoption as recently as Thursday, one day before Chombo's ruling.Madonna filmed a documentary in Malawi in 2006, detailing the crippling AIDS crisis and poverty there. This time she made the trip with daughter Lourdes, 12, and son Rocco, 8. She also brought along 3-year-old David, who saw his biological father for the first time since the boy left Africa three years ago.

Lindsprasay Lohan using Fake Bake y-tanner, wasn't her own Sevin Nyne?

Lindsay Lohan may be launching her own spray-tan line this month, but that hasn't stopped her from using other brands.
The out-of-work actress has employed the services of mobile spray tanner Fake Bake several times over the past few months, according to insiders.
Says a source: "Lindsay tans on the sly, and will have the van come to the house of her girlfriend [Samantha Ronson] instead of her own for discretionary purposes."
But what about Lindsay's own line, Sevin Nyne, which will be sold exclusively at Sephora for $35 beginning April 15?
"It was important to me to have a natural product that didn't have a lot of dyes and chemicals," the often orange-hued starlet said of her brand. "Our product has a natural golden color ... doesn't streak and smells delicious - not like a typical tanning product."
When asked about Lohan's brand loyalty, the actress' business partner, Kristi Kaylor, told us: "Lindsay only uses Sevin Nyne. As well as perfecting the solution with our lab and choosing the scent, Lindsay named the product, art-directed the visual components and has been involved every step of the way. Lindsay also has her own machine and gallons of Sevin Nyne solution that she uses regularly."
In addition to tanning troubles, things aren't going well for Lohan all around. She's not only having a self-proclaimed problem finding work, a pal says she's "spiraling out of control. Her weight has dropped to new lows. It's a strictly liquid diet with very little solid food. She'll consume anything with caffeine and sugar - at least three Red Bulls a day.
"Her behavior is getting more and more reminiscent of her pre-rehab days, especially with these bursts of outrage at the paparazzi. She's fighting with Sam on a daily basis and acting out all the time. We're all scared for her."
Lohan's father, Michael, is voicing his concern as well. He recently called her dramatic weight loss "scary," adding: "It's torturing me to see her like this."
Says Lohan's rep: "Any friend who is speaking on Lindsay's behalf about personal issues isn't a friend."
- Janet Jackson wants boyfriend Jermaine Dupri to get artsy. While hanging out at the Gramercy Hotel's Rose Bar last week, Miz Jackson (if you're nasty) was overheard telling pals that her beau had never been to MoMA. "I want to educate him," Jackson said as she admired the bar's Julian Schnabel artwork.
- Rekindled 'City' stars Whitney Port and Jay Lyon were so into each other on Monday that they didn't even notice when they wandered onto Jennifer Aniston's film set! The canoodling couple walked right into the West Village location of Jen's new comedy, "The Baster," but missed seeing the star herself. Says a source of the pair, "Whitney and Jay are definitely trying to work it out - he's really into her."
SEEN & HEARD: "Gossip Girl" mom Kelly Rutherford, at the Seventh Generation luncheon, saying she's "plowing through" her divorce proceedings ... Former First Daughter Chelsea Clinton having a glass of wine with a pal at Primehouse New York ... James Franco filming "Howl" in an old brownstone on the UES.
WICKED WHISPERS: Which starlet turns a blind eye to her athlete boyfriend's philandering ways? Her dream is to get a diamond ring so she can finally leave the business.

Oprah disheartened by second sex scandal for elite school

Oprah Winfrey says she is "disheartened" that her elite boarding school for girls in South Africa has been rocked by its second sex scandal in fewer than two years."I'm disappointed that several of our students chose to disregard the school's rules. It's disheartening when any student has to be suspended or expelled and it's a process that involves serious review and consideration," Winfrey said in a statement to "Entertainment Tonight" Tuesday.
"Indiscretions resulting in disciplinary action are common in schools all over the world. Unfortunately, because of my name these common infractions place the Academy in the media spotlight."
Seven students were suspended last week for sexually harassing their schoolmates, the "Afrikaans on Sunday" newspaper reported.
One 15-year-old was accused of preying on another pupil and forcing other girls to lie to investigators about it, the paper reported.
"You have been found guilty of physical contact of a sexual nature with another pupil on campus, harassment, bullying other girls on campus and of being dishonest by not telling investigators the whole truth," a letter to her parents read.
Other girls were caught fondling each other or trying to get other girls to join them in lesbian liasons, the paper reported.
Oprah's spokesperson, Lisa Halliday, confirmed the girls had been suspended from the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy School for Girls - but gave few details.
"It is because they contravened the school's code of conduct," she said. "We regard the incident as confidential."
Winfrey called it the proudest moment of her life when she opened the $46 million school near Johannesburg in January 2007 to help high achieving but poor South African girls.
Nelson Mandela dedicated the school and luminaries ranging from songbirds Mariah Carey and Mary J. Blige to filmmaker Spike Lee and actor Sidney Poitier attended the opening.
The school, which aims to house 450 girls in grades 7 through 12 by 2011, offered free tuition, books and uniforms, as well as room and board.
In return, the girls were required to follow the rules.
Ten months later, Winfrey sobbed uncontrollably after 15 girls eported they had been sexually abused by a matron who was supposed to be watching over them.
The talk show queen said the sex abuse charges hit her especially hard because she was raped and molested by a cousin, uncle and family friend when she was 9.
"I am a mama bear when it comes to protecting my children," she said at the time. "These girls are like my children. That's not just rhetoric for me. I take their futures and the possibility for what their futures hold very seriously."
Dorm matron Virginia Tiny Makgobo, 27, was charged with indecent assault, common assault, soliciting a minor to perform an indecent act and verbal abuse of girls at the school. She denies the charges and is due back in court on June 1.
Vowing to "clean house," Winfrey also fired the school's headmistress and announced she would hand out cell phones - with her number on speed dial - to each student.
It was not clear if any students used their phones to report the latest outrage.