Muniz Turns Speed Racer
April 10, 2006
Frankie Muniz's acting career is stalled, but his racing career is revving up.
Muniz is set to make his debut as a driver in the Formula BMW USA series just days after Fox airs the May 14 series finale of "Malcolm in the Middle," the former child star's prime-time vehicle of the past six years.
Calling the move to motor racing an "incredible opportunity," Muniz formally announced his sporting intentions last month. The story gained traction last weekend when Muniz, competing in the Toyota Pro/Celebrity Race held in conjunction with the Grand Prix of Long Beach, made clear he considered the track his new full-time job.
Kate, Calvin Reunite
April 10, 2006
Here's a refreshing news flash: A supermodel is making headlines for actually doing her job and not, say, misusing drugs or cell phones.
Kate Moss is continuing her comeback from last year's drug scandal by signing a reported $900,000 deal to star in an upcoming ad campaign for Calvin Klein, marking a return to the designer who first launched the waifish model's career nearly 14 years ago.
Judge Rejects Blake
April 10, 2006
Robert Blake won't be getting another day in court.
A Los Angeles judge on Monday shot down Blake's request for a retrial in the civil lawsuit brought against him by the family of his late wife, Bonny Lee Bakley.
The ruling by Superior Court Judge David Schacter lets stand the original $30 million verdict against Blake.
Full details of the decision weren't expected to be made public until later Monday.
Griffith's Style Don't
April 10, 2006
The fashion police are after Melanie Griffith.
A stylist hired by the actress to dress and design clothes for her and two of her daughters for the Golden Globes has filed suit against the family, alleging the femmes failed to pay him a $26,000 fee and reneged on a deal to mention his name on the red carpet.
Gwyneth Delivers!
April 10, 2006
Gwyneth Paltrow has borne another fruit of her labor.
The actress and her rocker hubby, Chris Martin, welcomed a baby boy, Moses Martin, over the weekend.