Richie Sambora’s Bon Jovi bandmates are less than thrilled with his romance with Denise Richards. A source with the band told janetcharltons
hollywood.com, “They miss Heather (Locklear, Sambora’s estranged wife).” Jon Bon Jovi and the other bandmembers love Locklear and “they don’t say anything to Richie, but behind his back they think he’s a fool,” the source added. “They think Heather was filet mignon and Richie chose hamburger.”
Three days after Anna Nicole Smith gave birth to her daughter, the former Playboy Playmate’s 20-year-old son, Daniel Smith, died suddenly in the Bahamas on Sunday, Reuters reported. Smith’s official website,
annanicole.com, announced the baby was a healthy 6-pound, 9-ounce baby girl and “we have yet to learn the cause of death but do not believe that drugs or alcohol were a factor. Anna Nicole is absolutely devastated by the loss of her son.”
Jessica Simpson’s father has fired her publicist. Joe Simpson reportedly was angry with Rob Shuter’s handling of his daughter’s relationship with singer John Mayer, according to Radar magazine. On an appearance last week on “The View,” Jessica revealed, “I am actually not dating John Mayer.” Soon after, reports claimed Mayer had dumped her. A Simpson family source told Radar: “The story was 100 percent Shuter. He broke all the rules of the game. I wonder how much Jessica even knew what he was up to.”
50 Cent was cited for making an unsafe lane change, as well as driving without his license, vehicle insurance and registration, Friday in New York, E! Online reported. 50 Cent was driving a silver Lamborghini when an officer in an unmarked patrol car pulled the rapper over, a police spokesman said. “Fiddy” was issued four summonses and released. He faces about $200 in fines.
Joaquin Phoenix and Eva Mendes keep denying their friendship, but a spy told the New York Daily News the couple were making out like crazy at a party for Wyclef Jean last week at Gin Lane. “They were holding hands under the table and kissing all night long,” the snitch claimed.
