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It's Official: Peter Cook is Still An A**hole

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 09 Oct 2008 22:05:00 GMT

You've got to hand it to Peter Cook. Just when you thought he had sunk to his lowest by having an affair with a teenager that broke up his marriage to Christie Brinkley, he tops himself by going on national TV and blaming the affair on...Christie Brinkley.

In an interview with Barbara Walters on 20/20 that will air Friday, Cook says, "I was seeking a connection I could not find in my own marriage. I think the emotional aspect of our lives had changed. I think we were both feeling more like we were living with a brother and sister than a life partner... I think I just suddenly realized when I was getting attention from someone else that this is something that is missing in my life. Nothing like getting sex from your 19-year-old hot assistant to make you realize what is missing in your life!

Unfortunately he continues on trying to gain our sympathy. "Just the tremendous amount of work I was putting into my family... my world became her world," he went on. "It had to be that way... there came a time when I pulled up the driveway to the home that I found, that I built, that I lived in, and I felt like I was a guest in someone else's life."

In a tersely worded statement Brinkley's attorney responded to news of the interview. "It is a measure of Peter Cook's character that he has breached the confidentiality agreement that is in the divorce settlement and has sought to present this distorted one sided view of his marriage.

"Mr. Cook had his days in court, testified on his own behalf and ultimately agreed with the view of the children’s court appointed attorney and psychiatrist that the children should live principally with their mother and that she should be the sole custodial parent."

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Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky Got Hitched Last Night (Video)

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 13:05:00 GMT

It's official: Howard Stern got married to longtime girlfriend Beth Ostrosky last night. The A-list private event took place at New York's famed Le Cirque restaurant. Either my invitation got lost in the mail or Le Cirque never forgave me for the whole silverware-stealing misunderstanding.

Kelly Ripa and husband Mark Consuelos were among the guests and Consuelos, who became an ordained minister over the summer, performed the ceremony.

Jimmy Kimmel, Sarah Silverman, Adam Carolla, Barbara Walters, Billy Joel and wife Katie Lee, Joan Rivers, Stern's radio cohosts Robin Quivers and Artie Lang, Chevy Chase, Donald and Melania Trump and John Stamos were among the 180 guests that attended.

No word on whether any of Stern's children attended; he has three daughters with ex-wife Allison, whom he was married to for 20 years.

This doesn't appear to be a prank like the one he pulled in 2006, when he announced that he and Ostrosky had gotten married only to admit later that it wasn't true. If it is a prank, I totally want my toaster back that I sent them as a gift.

Here's a video of Stern and Ostrosky's celeb friends arriving for the wedding:

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Christie Brinkley Fab At The Big 5-4!

Sassy Smith — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:39:00 GMT

Christie Brinkley, famous supermodel, mom to three kids, many times married and divorced and yet the woman still looks fab at 54! Brinkley recently posed for New York mag and was described as having hair that "is thick and golden, her skin is tanned but only just. Her teeth are gleaming, her waist is narrow." Fifty-four ain't so bad....

Christie gives a glimpse about growing up to become one of the world's top models:

Her days in Paris:

“You have to understand. that I came to France to be so bohemian. It was all”–and here Brinkley does an elaborate Pepé Le Pew accent–”How can you mo-dell. Is so bourgeois.”

Her non-exotic looks:

“I was basically a surfer girl from California. I never looked like a model. Models were thin, and they were very sophisticated, and their poses were kind of like–hoity.”

Avoiding the world of drugs in the 80's:

“I always knew I wanted to be a mom, and I always wanted my body to be healthy for those kids. And besides, it felt disrespectful to my parents.”

On John Edwards' affair:

“Devastating. Devastating. I’ve met him, and I’ve met his lovely wife, and this is devastating news. But I don’t want to go there!”

Christie is newly single after a messy, painful divorce from Peter Cook. She has three children, Alexa Ray 22, (dad is Billy Joel), Jack Paris, 13, (dad is Richard Taubman but later adopted by Peter Cook), and Sailor Lee, 10, (dad is Peter Cook).

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Billy Joel And Katie Lee Not Ruling Out Kids

trix — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:10:00 GMT

Billy Joel and his wife Katie Lee haven't yet ruled out having kids of their own. At least that's what Billy said in an interview with Details magazine. Katie is only 26 so she still has some time to become the person she want to before she starts popping out babies.

"Yeah. We might [have kids]. That’s something between me and her, though...But she’s trying to establish her own identity. She wants to feel that she’s accomplished something in her life. She doesn’t just want to be Billy Joel’s wife and sit around and eat bonbons," said Billy.

Billy already has a daughter ,Alexa 22, with his ex-wife Christie Binkley.

I bet he's glad he dogged the messy divorce bullet.

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Sexy Celebs - Who Rocked The Outfit?

Sassy Smith — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:38:00 GMT

Celebrities often shop in the same stores, so there are times when two celebs might be out, wearing the same outfit. Who do you think rocked the fashions better? Photos after the jump!

Angelina Jolie, mom of 6, or Ashlee Simpson, newly pregnant? I like the color of Ashlee's dress but hate the head band!

Cameron Diaz - rumored to be pregnant or JLo, mom of twins? I think Jennifer wears it better but I like the red scarf that Diaz added.

Vivica A Fox, actress, 43, or Melanie Brown, mom of two daughters? They both look good but Vivica wears it a bit classier - Mel B's is definitely slightly raunchier!

Kate Hudson, 29, mom to son Ryder Russell or Katie Lee Joel, wife of Billy Joel? Katie's look is a bit more 'put together,' but Kate's look is fun!

Paris Hilton, who's apparently trying to get a bun in her oven, or new mom to Honor Marie, Jessica Alba? I vote Jessica, hands down!

Heidi Montag, 21, or Hollywood icon, Glenn Close? Please pick Glenn! At 61, she rocks the class.

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Photos! Who Is Diana Bianchi?

sweatpantsmom — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 22:05:00 GMT

Now that the divorce trial of Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook is over (Christie gets the kids) let's find out more about the home wrecker who started it all. While she has played herself as a victim who fell under the spell of Cook's wily ways, others are calling her a skanky, goldigging opportunist . Okay, those are my words, but I'm sure it's what everyone is thinking.

Not much is known about Bianchi (who doesn't even have a Wikipedia page) but this much we know: Bianchi was a 17-year-old aspiring singer working in a Southampton toy store when she met Cook. The slimebag offered her a job as his assistant for his architectural firm (no pun intended) and promised to double her salary.

According to Bianchi, the next thing she knew she was naked on his desk. In a 2006 interview she tells how the affair began. "He'd make advances verbally towards me first. It just escalated into something I didn't expect. I never expected that he would take it to a different level."

She was paid $20,000 to type magazine articles onto the company's Web site. He also left her cash payments in various spots: $500 under the rock outside his office; more behind a painting.

It was Bianchi's stepfather who broke the news of the affair to Brinkley, moments before the fashion model was about to speak at the Southampton High School graduation.

Inexplicably, Brinkley made a statement during the recent divorce proceedings that she "forgives Bianchi" because she feels the teen was manipulated into the affair.

What do you think - innocent victim who fell prey to a slimy married man, or morally bankrupt teen looking for sex and some extra cash for a new iPod?

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Christie Brinkley Awarded Kids As Divorce Settlement Suddenly Ends

Karen — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 16:33:00 GMT

A week after it begin, the divorce trial between Christie Brinkley and Peter Cook is officially over, and she is getting the kids.

Brinkley has also been awarded all 18 properties in the Hamptons, but has to pay Peter Cook $2.1 million.

The rest of the settlement was made confidential. Brinkley was seen outside the courtroom, hugging her girlfriends and sobbing.

I'm sure she is relieved it's over, but there's a lot of healing ahead for her.

Christie Brinkley Advised To Undergo Therapy For Anger Issues

Karen — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 14:32:00 GMT

A court-appointed psychiatrist has advised that Christie Brinkley attend therapy as "an outlet for her anger and feeling of betrayal" to deal with the pain of her four failed marriages.

Dr. Stephen Herman took the stand in Brinkley's divorce trial and also advised that Brinkley be awarded sole custody of the couple's two children.

"She needs to start working on therapy issues related to her parenting, maybe her choice in male figures with whom to get involved, certain motivations she has herself that can get her into trouble."

Brinkley agreed to seek therapy. She testified, "I'm not sure that I'm a huge fan of psychotherapy. But if Dr. Herman feels strongly about it, I would do whatever it takes to convince the court that I'm willing to make whatever changes they deem necessary."

He said: "Certainly, the father's behaviour in this marriage has been terribly destructive and apparently continues to be... Brinkley had historically been a more stabilising force in the lives of these children... Joint custody is out of the question."

Both Brinkley and Cook are appealing for sole custody of their two kids Jack 13, and Sailor, 10.

Christie Brinkley Forgives Diana Bianchi, Wants To Hurt Peter Cook

sweatpantsmom — Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:05:00 GMT

In case you haven't heard, Christie Brinkley and cheating husband Peter Cook are trying to scratch each other's eyeballs out in a bitter divorce trial. Brinkley decided to divorce Cook after she found out he was having an affair with his then-assistant Diana Bianchi, who was 19 at the time.

But Brinkley says she forgives Bianchi, telling reporters that she feels Bianchi "was manipulated."

"I'd just like to say after two days of testimony that I can't help but think about Diana Bianchi, and I want her and her family to know that I feel really badly for them," said Brinkley. "I feel bad for her and I forgive her completely."

People Magazine is reporting that Bianchi even approached Brinkley's daughter, Alexa Joel, outside the courtroom to apologize.

"Diana said, 'I am sorry for the pain I have caused you and your family,'" a source says. "Alexa then hugged her and said, 'We have all been through a lot.'"

Brinkley isn't so warm and fuzzy when it comes to Cook, though, accusing him of being a chronic philanderer and internet porn addict whose habit reportedly cost the couple $3000 a month.

The court battle is expected to get even more heated when the trial resumes on Monday as the focus shifts to the issue of child custody. Both Brinkley and Cook are seeking sole custody of children Sailor, 10, and Jack, 13.

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Madonna - Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame!

Sassy Smith — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 18:01:00 GMT

Madonna will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on March 10 - and Justin Timberlake will be doing the honors!

Justin has also been working on Madge's upcoming album, Hard Candy which is set to drop April 29. Although Madonna is on the honor list, she will not be performing although almost every other inductee over the last 20 years, has.

Instead, the Material Girl has chosen Iggy Pop to "serenade" her with her hits. Her rep had no comment on why she decided not to perform.

Other inductees include, Leonard Cohen, John Mellencamp, The Dave Clark Five, The Ventures and Little Walter.

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Billy Joel in a Baby State of Mind?

Whit Honea — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 18:17:00 GMT

The piano man may be done turning out the hits (I hope not!) but ~~his wife~~ he thinks that he has a few kids left in him.

His wife, Katie Lee Joel, is ready to go. “We talk about it, but we don’t have a timetable. I am such a family-oriented person, so I really do see that in my future.

“I have a whole list (of baby names). I’m always thinking about cute names. I always say that babies are the new Birkin. They’re the hottest accessory right now. Everybody has to have one.”

What the hell is a Birkin? Doesn't matter, I have kids.

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It Appears That Christie Brinkley is a Natural Blond

BadKitty — Mon, 13 Aug 2007 11:07:00 GMT

Ah, summertime. No school, hanging out at the beach, working on your tan, maybe helping your blond streaks with a little sun-in or lemon juice. Then staying up late to go to some kind of concert with your folks, and wishing your Mom would stop holding you hand. Well, it's probably a little cooler for Jack and Sailor because their Mom is Christie Brinkley, the beach is the Hamptons and the concert is the Social @ Ross Concert by JT. (No, not that JT, the original one, James Taylor.) Cost of so much coolness: $15,000.

You see, the JT show is part of a five concert series out there in the Hamptons. The other acts include Prince (oooh!), Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers (oh...), Billy Joel (again?) and Dave Matthews (what?!) in an intimate setting with comfy couches and truffle tartletts. Well, when you're rich enough to do something like this, you're rich enough to pay to fix any other stupid mistakes you make. Good grief and luck!

On a separate note, if I ever have to publicly deal with infidelity, I hope the gracious Christie Brinkley is my role model. Realistically I fear it will be Kathy Griffin. Who I love, but you know, not so much with the graciousness. Actually, not any. But funny!

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Noah Wyle and Auden: The Soup is Mm, Mm, Good

Whit Honea — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 14:58:00 GMT

This scene from an Italian restaurant is just too sweet. Noah Wyle and his daughter Auden, share a bowl of the soup-de-jour. That's the soup of the day. It sounded good so they had it.

No where's the damn waiter with their water?

Photo: Celebs and Bubs