Rihanna helps 5-year-old fan Look for a bone marrow donor

Rihanna is stepping forward to help a 5-year-old New York City girl find a bone marrow donor - the second time in a year that the Grammy Award winner has helped a leukemia victim seek a match.

"When I saw the video of Jasmina it broke my heart. It is so unfair that for a black patient it's so much harder to find a bone marrow match," the singer tells PEOPLE exclusively. "Jasmina has acute leukemia and she needs a bone marrow transplant to live."

Last February, Rihanna helped New Yorker Lisa Flynn find a match by putting out a call for donors on PEOPLE.com. "More than 5,000 donors came forward," says Katharina Harf of DKMS, the world's largest nonprofit marrow donor center, which is helping to find a match for Jasmina. "Rihanna has already helped DKMS save many lives," says Harf. "Now we can count on her again."

Rihanna was "very upset" when she learned about Jasmina Amena's struggle with an aggressive and rare form of leukemia, says Harf. "When Rihanna found out about Jasmina, she said, 'I absolutely have to help her.' She wanted to do whatever she could for this little girl. Rihanna loves children and no matter how busy she is, she takes time out of her schedule to help them."

Jasmina's mother, Thea Amena, who adopted the girl when she was three days old, was "over the moon" when she found out that Rihanna had come forward to help the child find a donor. "My daughter is a huge, huge Rihanna fan," says Amena. "Last year when I was in Best Buy, Jasmina was in the store singing and dancing in front of a huge screen with Rihanna on it. The only way I could pull her away was to buy one of Rihanna's CDs. She's been listening to it ever since."

Jasmina is just as thrilled that her idol is helping her. "I'm so excited!" she told PEOPLE with a huge grin from her New York City hospital room, where she has been since Jan. 20.

A Serious DiagnosisJasmina has undergone chemotherapy, but a bone marrow transplant is "the only chance for her survival," says Harf. "This is a very serious situation."

Rihanna adds: "Leukemia is the most common disease children in the U.S. die of and we need to change that. I urge everyone to sign up as a bone marrow donor with DKMS. If we have more donors, we can save more children like Jasmina."

Finding a match is difficult enough for leukemia patients. But for Jasmina, it will be that much harder because she is African-American, says Harf. "For African-Americans, it's so much harder to find a bone marrow match because they are underrepresented in the registry worldwide," she says. "We need people to come forward immediately and sign up as bone marrow donors."

Rihanna isn't the only one helping Jasmina. Her best friend, Isabelle Huurman, also 5, and her mother, Karen Detrick, made a touching video (above) to help "find the one for Jasmina." The two little girls became friends through their mothers, who met at a thingytail party when the children were two and learned that they had adopted their girls from the same adoption agency.

"We always imagined that Jasmina and Isabelle would grow up together and be best friends forever," says Detrick.

Finding a MatchNow, leukemia threatens their special friendship - and Jasmina's young life. "Because she was adopted, there is no information about her extended birth family," says Detrick. "While it is possible to find a match for Jasmina among unrelated ethnicities, we are far more likely to find a match among African-Americans. We are asking people of all ethnicities to join the registry today."

The process is simple: Request a donor kit from DKMS; once it arrives, swab the inside of your cheeks and send back the kit.

Amena - who says her daughter's illness has been "like a bad dream" - hopes many people come forward to help Jasmina and other leukemia victims. "Finding a match is our only answer," says Amena. "We have to. And we want to bring awareness to this - not just for Jasmina, but for everyone with leukemia. I hope people come forward to help."

Source: people

Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy: Soho Sweethearts

Just days after announcing their engagement, Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy were spotted out for a Soho stroll on Wednesday afternoon (February 11).

Looking ever-so-happily in love, the “Stardust” sweetheart and her beau laughed and joked together while enjoying the warming temperatures.

As previously reported by Gossip Girls, Dancy proposed to Danes during a romantic holiday in France, with the pair then breaking the news to Claire’s mom Carla over the phone on her birthday.

Carla tells, “It was the best birthday present a mother could ever get. Hugh is such a wonderful man and we are so pleased for them.”

“We were at the Museum of Modern Art (in New York), and Claire called me and said, ‘There’s something we want to talk to you about.’ To be honest, I was a bit worried, but then she said Hugh had just proposed! Her father and I were both over the moon and went off to the St. Regis hotel to celebrate with champagne.”

Source: Gossip Girls

Ashley Tisdale: Wednesday Workout

Getting in an afternoon workout, Ashley Tisdale was spotted leaving her Los Angeles gym on Wednesday (February 11).

Sporting a Yankees ballcap and her “Free City” hoodie, the Disney starlet offered up a small smirk to paparazzi before quickly making her way to her car.

Coming up later this year, Ashley will eb releasing her sophomore album and is starring in “They Came from Upstairs”.

The film is about a group of kids who must protect their vacation home from invasion.

Source: Gossip Girls

Jessica Alba with Honor Marie

Always the lovely pair, Jessica Alba carried daughter Honor Marie to the car after visiting Oscar Generale’s in Los Angeles on Wednesday (February 11).

Stylishly dressed, the “Sin City” starlet drew the usual horde of paparazzi as she then made her way over to Santa Monica to run a few errands.

As for Oscar Generale, it happens to be a production group responsible for booking artists exclusively requested by top Italian designers including Fendi and Missoni.

With Miss Alba possibly lining up new work, past clients include Demi Moore for Rosato, Julia Roberts with Gianfranco Ferre, and Paris Hilton for Bliss.

Source: Gossip Girls

Lindsay Lohan: Looking For a Good Role

After spending a little quality time with her girl, Lindsay Lohan was spotted leaving Samantha Ronson’s Beachwood Drive home in Los Angeles on Wednesday afternoon (February 11).

With her long red locks blowing in the wind, the “Mean Girls” starlet then headed off to take care of errands around town as she continues to take advantage of her recently regained driving privileges.

In related news, Miss Lohan continues to have a difficult time landing new roles, which she blames on the constant scrutiny of her off-screen affairs.

She told Interview magazine: “What hurts me the most is that I work just as hard as any other actress around my age, like Scarlett Johansson, but I just don’t get the opportunities that they get because people are so distracted by the mess that I created in my life.”

Source: Gossip Girls

Kate Hudson: Paddle Surfing in Malibu

Getting in her day’s exercise, Kate Hudson ventured out for an afternoon of paddle surfing with friends in Malibu on Wednesday (February 11).

Joining a bevy of celebrities recently taking up the water-bound activity, the “Fool’s Gold” actress sported a black bikini top with knee-length pants as she burnt off calories while paddling about the Pacific Ocean.

After finishing up on the water, Miss Hudson hit the shore with her gal pal - as both scurried past paparazzi and into a beachfront residence.

The outing comes just days after it was announced that Kate has gotten back together with former flame Owen Wilson.

“They’re back together,” a source told People magazine, adding that the pair spent all day Sunday together at Owen’s Malibu residence.


Source: Gossip Girls

Kate Bosworth and James Rousseau: Lunch Date

Spending the afternoon out with her model beau, Kate Bosworth was spotted grabbing up a bite to eat in West Hollywood on Wednesday afternoon (February 11).

The 26-year-old blonde beauty and boyfriend James Rousseau opted for the popular eatery Joan’s On Third, walking out to find paparazzi awaiting their exit following their meal.

And though she oped to skip out on 51st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony, Kate did step out on Sunday night for the EMI/Stand Up For A Cure Post-Grammy party.

Held at the SLS Beverly Hills Hotel, the “21” starlet joined the likes of Hilary Duff, Coldplay, the Madden brothers and Trace Atkins at the fancy fete.

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Rachel Bilson: SmashBox Sweetheart

Paying a visit to the popular SmashBox Studios, Rachel Bilson was spotted out in Los Angeles, California on Wednesday afternoon (February 11).

The former “OC” starlet toted a coffee drink in hand, smiling as she walked out to her car, stopping for a moment to make sure that her ride’s tires were in good shape.

And it seems as if Miss Bilson has admirers all over the States, as Danielle Lancione of The Daily Collegiate in Massachusetts recently named Rachel as the person she looks to for style inspiration.

Lancione tells, “I like how Rachel Bilson dresses, and I like how she doesn’t look like she tries too hard…it’s effortless.”

Source: Celebrity Gossip

Mandy Moore and Ryan Adams engaged

Although most of us thought that they were still broken up, Mandy Moore and rocker Ryan Adams have stunned the music world by getting engaged, recent reports tell.
The couple were an item before their romance fell apart last year, with Moore spending most of her time with ex-boyfriend Adam "DJ AM" Goldstein as he recovered from a plane crash back in September 2008.

Mandy reportedly quietly got back together with Adams in December, with their love blossoming greatly in the past few months. According to insiders, the 24-year-old "Saved" star, who's 10 years younger than her singer/songwriter beau, was recently spotted wearing an engagement ring on her wedding finger.
Of the engagement, a friend tells Life & Style magazine, "She is so excited… It's been a whirlwind. She's really happy."

Source: celebrity-gossip

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Adnan says he's still dating Britney

Maybe someone should tell Adnan Ghalib that he's no longer dating Britney Spears. The shady paparazzo believes that he is still in a relationship with the pop star.
The British-Afghan met the singer in December 2007 and the two dated until the singer's emotional breakdown last Spring.

According to Heat Magazine, the photog was recently overheard telling friends that he is Britney's boyfriend, despite the fact that the singer obtained a restraining order against him just two weeks ago.

"I still love Britney. I'm her boyfriend," Adnan told a pal. "Britney has a beautiful soul. We share something really special. The truth about us will come out eventually, but it's not for me to talk about. I love her."

Source: popcrunch.com

Kenny Chesney Addresses Gay Rumors

Kenny Chesney is straight as an arrow. Just ask the more than 100 women he's bedded!

The country superstar is opening up about the gay rumors that started after the end of his short marriage to Reneé Zellweger. Speculation was partly due to the wording on the actress' annulment papers, which cited "fraud" as a reason for their split.

"What guy who loves girls wouldn't be angry about that? I didn't sign up for that," Chesney tells Playboy magazine of his reaction to the rumors. "I'm pretty confident in the fact that I love girls. [laughs] I've got a long line of girls who could testify that I'm not gay."

A long line indeed.

"There were years when I had a better summer than A-Rod," Chesney boasts, adding that he's been with "over 100" women. "My first five years on the road were intense, because I was the guy in college who never got laid until I started playing guitar."

As for the demise of Chesney's relationship with Zellweger, he says paparazzi are partly to blame. But he doesn't shy away from taking some of the blame himself.

"I panicked, there's no doubt about it," he says of his reaction to the overwhelming media attention that came with his marriage. "I did the only thing I knew to do -- I ran. I pushed her away ... I didn't have any clue as to what true marriage meant. I was so used to committing to one thing -- music -- and then I had to totally commit to a second thing, marriage. I didn't know how to commit to both of them."

Chesney is currently on the road with his Sun City Carnival tour, headlining major festivals and stadium shows ... with, we're guessing, lots of women at each meet-and-greet.

Source: theboot.com

Eminem is going to be #1 on the Hot 100

The rap triumvirate of Eminem, Dr. Dre and 50 Cent will soar 78-1 on The Billboard Hot 100 to be posted tomorrow morning (Feb. 12) with "Crack a Bottle," which sets a Nielsen SoundScan record for opening week download sales (418,000).

The first-week sum outpaces the prior mark of 335,000 downloads shifted by T.I. featuring Rihanna in the Oct. 18, 2008, issue. Among all weekly totals, "Bottle" ranks third behind Flo Rida's "Low" (467,000 on Jan, 12, 2008) and Lady GaGa's "Just Dance" (419,000 on Jan, 10, 2009).

"Bottle" is the second Hot 100 No. 1 for both Eminem and Dr. Dre. Slim Shady's only leader was 2002's "Lose Yourself," which spent 12 weeks at the summit, while Dre last led in 1996 as a featured artist on Blackstreet's "No Diggity." 50 Cent ups his No. 1 take to four, having last topped the list with "Candy Shop" (9 weeks in 2005).

The trio, each with highly anticipated albums on the way, previously collaborated on "Encore," which peaked at No. 25 on the Hot 100 in January 2005.

Nicollette Sheridan Leaving Desperate Housewives

Nicollette Sheridan is leaving Desperate Housewives, her rep confirms to Usmagazine.com.
This isn't the first time it's been reported the actress, who plays real estate agent Edie Britt, will end her run on Wisteria Lane.

During the fifth season, show creator Marc Cherry revealed that Sheridan's character would be crossing a moral boundary that "will have have devastating consequences for her and lead to a shocking conclusion to her time on Wisteria Lane."

Sheridan, 45, denied she'd been fired.
"Please! Edie's going to be causing trouble. The house hags have done terrible, terrible things to Edie," she told USA Today in April. "There will only be one moment of true revenge when all of them

Sheridan was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actress in 2005 for her role on the TV drama.

ABC first confirmed the news of Sheridan's departure to TV Guide.

Source: usmagazine.com

ALOMAR IN 'AIDS' SHOCK

Former Met star Roberto Alomar had unprotected sex with his ex-girlfriend while he had full blown AIDS, a sensational lawsuit charges.

In the $15 million action filed in Brooklyn Federal court, Ilya Dall, of Queens, said the ballplayer tested positive for HIV in 2006 and a doctor later told him he had AIDS.

Dall said she tested negative for the disease - but is claiming punitive damages for emotional distress. She also claims her children were exposed to the virus.

Alomar, 41, a 12-time All Star, who retired from baseball in 2005, began dating Dall in 2002, and began having unprotected sex with her a short time later, according to the suit.

Her suit does not claim that he knew he had AIDS when they were having unprotected sex - but he had reason to think he might because his doctors kept advising him to be tested. He procrastinated and told her he was disease free, the suit says. In 2004, she said, she noticed he had cold sores. The following year he was diagnosed with a blood disorder that's linked to AIDS, the suit says.

Also in 2005, Alomar told Dall that when he once was raped by two Mexican men after playing a Ballgame in New Mexico, according to the suit.

Other symptoms began to develop, she says, including erectile dysfunction , a chronic cough, and fatigue.

A doctor insisted that the longtime second baseman take an HIV test, but Alomar continually refused, the suit charges.

In January 2006, the suit alleges, he finally got tested and it was positive. Nine days later, doctors discovered a mass in his chest, and a spinal tap revealed that he had full blown AIDS.

Alomar's two seasons with the Mets were considered disappointing , but he is considered a possible Hall of Fame candidate and may be elected when he becomes eligible next year.

But he will forever be remembered for an ugly incident in 1996 when, as a member of the Baltimore Orioles, he spat in the face of umpire John Hirschback during an argument over a called third strike.

He was suspended for five games. At the time there were allegation that the ump used a slur against Alomar, but that was never proven.

Alomar's father, Sandy, is the Mets bench coach. His brother, Sandy Jr., is a Met instructor.

Additional reporting by Ed Robinson
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Asians Want $4 Billion From Miley Cyrus

A Los Angeles woman has filed a class action suit against Miley Cyrus, claiming she mocked Asians in a recent photo by slanting her eyes. Price tag: $4 billion.

Lucie J. Kim claims to represent more than 1 million Asian Pacific Islanders who live in L.A. County. Kim claims when Cyrus posed for the photo, she "knew or should have known that her image would be publicly disseminated via the media, which Cyrus knew focused on her private life, specifically TMZ."

Kim says in the suit, filed today in L.A. County Superior Court, that each Asian Pacific Islander is entitled to the minimum damages for a civil rights violation -- $4,000. Add it up -- $4 billion!

Kim says Miley's "just a kid" defense doesn't fly. She says it's like Paris Hilton claiming to be just a kid. Ouch.

Miley's peeps could not immediately be reached for comment.