Ricky Martin

Martin will discuss his struggles and successes in a one-hour VH1 Behind the Music special set to air Sunday.

ChicagoPride.com reports, “In this Behind the Music, Ricky Martin recounts his career from his early days with the Latin pop group Menudo through his days as a soap opera star and finally to his career as a music phenomenon.”

Last year, Martin came out as gay on his blog – an acknowledgement that didn’t surprise his most devoted fans or his family – writing that he was “a fortunate homosexual man.”

“I was trying to believe so hard from the bottom of my heart that I was not gay because what I was presenting on stage was not that,” Martin says in a VH1 preview. ”So it was very confusing.

Several of Martin’s friends are slated to appear throughout the special, including:

• Enrique Iglesias
• Desmond Child (Producer)
• Bruno Del Granada (Manager)
• Ruben Leyva (President, Sony US Latin)
• Jose Vega (Personal Manager)
• David Cabrera (Music Director)
• Robi Draco Rosa (Producer, writer, former Menudo)
• Richard Jay-Alexander (Producer)
• Carolina Gonzalez (Music Critic)
• Wilfredo Rosado (Friend)
• Jordan Levin (Music and Culture Critic/Miami Herald)
• Robert Avellanet (former Menudo)
• Edgardo Diaz (former Menudo Manager)
• Jarrett Tomas Barrios (former president, GLAAD)
• Angelica Vale (Co-star on Mexican Musical Theater)

Source: ChicagoPride.com

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Writer: PC

It seems the Real Housewives series is filled with musical memes.

Or not.

You be the judge.

Melissa Gorga is the latest to follow in the stilettoed footsteps of fellow Housewives, Kim Zolciak, Countess LuAnn de Lesseps, Danielle Staub, and even Simon Van Kempen.

Us Magazine reports that Gorga thinks “…everyone is going to be pleasantly surprised. It’s good. I like it. That was my first, and as they go on they get better and better and better.”

And, though we all know husband Joe Gorga can pull off wearing a gold lame, did he ever install a gold mic in his wife’s custom-built, home recording studio?

Souce: UsMagazine.com

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After news of The View‘s Joy Behar‘s wedding hit the airwaves, co-host Sherri Shepherd‘s equally big news immediately followed as she tied the knot with fiancee Lamar Sally at the Fairmont Hotel in Chicago.

Shepherd’s eight bridesmaids included The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Niecy Nash and Community‘s Yvette Nicole Brown.

Her son, 6-year-old Jeffrey, walked her down the aisle.

Shepherd devoted months to try and get in the best shape possible for her wedding day, which will air as a special on the Style Network, Sept. 13, natch.

Source: People.com

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The View co-host and Steve Janowitz, her long-time “spousal equivalent” as she has called him in the past, tied the knot Aug. 11 in a private New York City ceremony – an event she plans to discuss on Sept. 6 when the show returns for its 15th season.

She and recently wed co-host Sherri Shepherd will have to compare notes… perhaps a la “Four Weddings.”

Anyone else sense a throwdown?

Source: People.com

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Writer: PC

He spent early August in the West African nation of Senegal taking a hands on approach – distributing mosquito nets, meeting with village chiefs, and talking with parents affected by this preventable disease.

The majority of malaria victims are African children under five years old, a sad reality that hits close to home for the actor, who is father to 7-year-old Coco with estranged wife Courteney Cox.

In a letter to fans on his site he said, “When I think about kids’ birthday gifts, I usually think about bikes and Transformers and pogo sticks. But together, we can give a far more important gift: the gift of growing up.”

Arquette has raised more than $1,200 on his site to date. As an extra incentive to donate, Sumitomo Chemical/Olyset, a leader in the global fight against malaria, has pledged to match every dollar raised up to $25,000.

Arquette will spend the rest of the month – up until his birthday on Sept. 8 – sharing his experiences from the trip through David Arquette’s Birthday Giveback campaign at Crowdrise.com/ArquetteGiveBack.

Source: Life & Style

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Writer: PC

The English model is set to release a kiss-and-tell-all memoir. Celebri-blogger, Perez Hilton, reported the news has ex-flame Depp on the defensive.

According to Hilton’s source, “Johnny is a family man now and Vanessa will flip out if she reads the nitty-gritty details about his wild life with Kate. Kate is still bitter about her breakup with Johnny, and she’ll no doubt use the book as payback.”

While Depp has reportedly asked Moss to nix his name from the book, she has no plans to miss out on her major selling point.

Source: PerezHilton.com

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Writer: PC

After nine long years, Mike Myers is set to bring his infamous “Austin Powers” character back to the big screen with New Line Cinema.

Though the proposed plot of the the fourth 60s spy spoof has yet to be revealed, previous “Powers” flicks have held the promise of snaggle-toothed hilarity.

Myers, 48, first introduced audiences to the British misfit in 1997’s “Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery,” which reportedly grossed over $67 million worldwide.

The 1999 follow-up, “Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me,” took in over $310 million, and the most recent installment, 2002′s “Austin Powers in Goldmember” reportedly earned $296 million.

In other news, turns out Myers will soon become a first-time father with wife Kelly Tisdale.

Smashing!

Source: Reuters

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In a surprising “hi-yo” uh oh, Disney decided to shelve its big-screen version of “The Lone Ranger” starring Oscar nominated Johnny Depp alongside up-and-comer Armie Hammer as the titular Texan hero.

Disney had no comment for E!, but word on the studio street has it that budget concerns were the primary reason behind halted production.

At least Depp fans won’t go without, kemo sabe.

The prolific actor recently wrapped “The Rum Diaries”, and will star in the gothic vampire tale “Dark Shadows.” He also plans to make a cameo in the upcoming “21 Jump Street” movie.

Source: E! Online

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According to E! Online, Lionsgate is in the planning stages for a “Dirty Dancing” redo.

Diehard “Dancing” fans consider baby’s iconic corner a historical landmark, and heated mutterings online are creating quite a debate around the new work – some in favor, most not.

The 80s throwback film rests in the spirit-fingered hands of “High School Musical” director and choreographer Kenny Ortega, who has yet to cast the remake, but is reportedly excited by the prospects.

Derek Hough would make one heckuva Johnny.

Just saying.

In addition to all three “High School Musical” movies, Ortega’s director credits also include Michael Jackson’s “This is It,” “Hocus Pocus,” and Disney musical “Newsies,” which starred a young Christian Bale.

Ortega also directed two episodes of the “Dirty Dancing” television series, which aired on CBS in 1988.

Source: Critics Choice

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Unless you’re the Hogans.

To celebrate dad Hulk hitting the big 5-8, Brooke invited him to the unveiling of a nude photo exhibit at Miami’s Cafeina Lounge on Thursday.

In the black-and-white portrait taken by Jordan Michael Zuniga, the 23-year-old poses completely nude while in a wire cage as a nod to animal cruelty.

Hogan’s portrait is part of a series by Zuniga called “Women in Cages,” with 80 percent of the proceeds from the exhibition going to PETA.

No word as to the Hulk’s reaction, brother.

Source: People.com

Photo credit: John Parra/WireImage

Writer: PC