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Peter Facinelli was the highlight of my Twilight experience in Nashville. Gil Birmingham and Hillywood are right up there, but Peter Facinelli was so charming and so engaging that he earned extra points. Twilight Secrets: What Secrets Did Peter Facinelli (Dr. Cullen) Reveal at the Twilight Convention? Peter Facinelli (Dr. Carlisle Cullen) was a guest at a Q & A session at the Twilight Convention at Opryland in Nashville where he revealed interesting facts about his life, career and the Twilight movies By Kathryn E. Darden   |  Published 1/31/2010 Also see Exclusive interview: Hannah Hindi on the Hillywood Show, Twilight, and faith Thursday, February 4th, 2010 What is the Hillywood Show and why were they at the Nashville Twilight Convention? As reported in Twilight Convention heats Nashville up with Peter... Keep Reading...

Kirk Cameron has become one of my favorite celebrities to write about. I admire what he has come to stand for. Who is Kirk Cameron: Religious Nut or Man of Conviction? Tuesday, January 12th, 2010 A Closer Look at the Star of "Growing Pains," "Left Behind," and "Fireproof" Kirk Cameron - Religious Nut or Man of Conviction Kirk Cameron is one of the most interesting and oddly controversial celebrities to have survived Hollywood. To some he is a religious fanatic; to others a man of conviction. Cameron has shared his life story and testimony at several events in Nashville, including some I attended: a Left Behind promotional tour, a media event, and the Worship City Praise event... Keep Reading »

 A follow up to my article Pop princess Miley Cyrus tries to get in wrong car: Does Miley Cyrus travel with a Hannah Montana doll? Pop star almost gets in wrong car without Barbie Monday, January 11th, 2010 Miley Cyrus made the news again when she tried to get in wrong car. The Nashville teen parked her Prius in front of the Coffee Bean and went in to... Keep Reading »

Here's an update on Rush Limbough UPDATE: Rush Limbaugh remains hospitalized with chest pains; talk-show host faces more tests Thursday, December 31st, 2009 Talk Show Host Rush Limbaugh Still Hospitalized with Chest Pains As reported in Rush Limbaugh rushed to hospital in Hawaii , the 58-year-old conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh was rushed to Queens Medical Center with chest pains yesterday where he remains today (see video) .... Keep Reading »    

Sad news for Rush Limbaugh fans: Rush Limbaugh rushed to hospital in Hawaii; Limbaugh reported to be in serious condition (video) Wednesday, December 30th, 2009 · 2 comments Rush Limbaugh Hospitalized Conservative radio talk show host Rush Limbaugh , who had been vacationing and golfing in in Hawaii , was rushed to Queens Medical Center with chest pains today and is reported to be in serious condition.... Keep Reading »

My thoughts and observations on this very disappointing Tiger Woods story : More Tiger Woods News and Speculation - the High Price of Infidelity Furman Bisher, a retired sports columnist, reports new details in the Tiger Woods accident incident By Kathryn E. Darden |  Published 12/30/2009   Does Tiger Woods Want a Quickie Divorce? Tiger Woods may be the one who wants a "quickie divorce" so he can put the entire scandal behind him and get back out on the golf course By Kathryn E. Darden |  Published 12/24/2009   Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Go Separate Ways Tiger Woods, 33, headed off to the Bahamas on his yacht while Elin Nordegren, 29, went home to Sweden with the children By Kathryn E. Darden |  Published 12/22/2009   Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Marriage Over - Divorce Rumors Confirmed People, ABC News and NBC News have announced today that Elin Nordegren will divorce golf star Tiger Woods who was just named Athlete of the...

More on the Tiger Woods affair Does Tiger Woods Want a Quickie Divorce? Tiger Woods may be the one who wants a "quickie divorce" so he can put the entire scandal behind him and get back out on the golf course More on Tiger Woods at:  Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Go Their Separate Ways Tiger Heads to the Bahamas While Elin Goes to Sweden Tiger Woods , 33, headed off to the Bahamas on his yacht while Elin Nordegren , 29, made a dramatic exit from their Windermere/Orlando home, traveling to the airport with her children and what is being called a "heavy police escort" on the internet  and TV show "Extra." The  motorcade was presumably to protect Nordegren and the Woods children from the paparazzi since Nordegren and Woods have been the topic of endless speculation.  Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Marriage Over - Divorce Rumors Confirmed People, ABC News and NBC News have announced today that Elin Nordegren will divorce golf star Tiger Woods ...

Sad news from the world of sports: Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren Marriage Over - Divorce Rumors Confirmed People, ABC News and NBC News have announced today that Elin Nordegren will divorce golf star Tiger Woods who was also just named Athlete of the Decade by The Associated Press today. Read More

The "Dancing with the Stars" finale was last night and Donny Osmond took home the disco ball trophy. It was fun to see Tom DeLay and Kathy Ireland flitting around the dance floor again! Tom DeLay and Kathy Ireland on 'Dancing with the Stars' finals; Whitney Houston, Donny Osmond sing Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 · 2 comments Tom Delay and his partner Cheryl Burke joined Kathy Ireland and Tony Dovolani for tonight's "Dancing with the Stars" finals. Occasional... Keep Reading » More on "Dancing with the Stars" What did Tom DeLay reveal on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live?' DeLay's 'Dancing with the Stars' interview ...

I used to love watching "Touched by an Angel" when it came on in the 1990s. Sometimes it was hard for me to watch. I had lost my parents back to back in 1991 and 1993, and "Touched by an Angel" often dealt with death and loss. I found myself bawling through more than one episode. OK, I cried through most of them, but the experience was cathartic. "Touched by an Angel" was one of those extremely rare television shows that left me a better person for having watched it. Touched by An Angel Inspiration Collection on DVD features Roma Downey, Della Reese, Randy Travis Friday, November 13th, 2009 · 1 comment Touched by an Angel Collections Now on DVD On Tuesday, November 10, the beloved Christian television series "Touched by an Angel" starring Roma Downey, Della Reese, and John Dye was released on DVD. "Touched by an Angel" ran for nine seasons between 1994 and 2003 and was one of the highest rated shows on the CBS network featur...

I had the opportunity to be an extra again yesterday on A Pure Country Gift . This time we were taken to the Municipal Auditorium at 7 AM where we spent the day filming concert scenes. I brought a book again but ended up at a table with Sarah, Ashlin, Wendy, Kimberly, Ashley and Amber, and we hit it off so well I didn't have much time to read, even though we were there for 11 hours! Actor J.D. Parker once again spent quite a bit of time with the extras, taking photos and telling tall tales, and we got to see more of Katrina Elam. Travis Fimmel passed through once, but there was no sign of George Strait. They served a delicious lunch from Loveless Cafe. You can read more of my adventures as an extra and see some photos at: A Pure Country Gift with Katrina Elam, Travis Fimmel, J.D. Parker and appearances by George Strait Thursday, November 12th, 2009 As reported in A Pure Country Gift invites country fans to free concert taping with George Strait and Katrina Elam , I have had ...

More on Susan Boyle! She did a great job on "Dancing with the Stars" tonight. Susan Boyle hits all the right notes on Dancing with the Stars Tuesday, November 10th, 2009 Susan Boyle shared her dream with viewers tonight on "Dancing with the Stars." Boyle joined Michael Buble as musical guests on the "Dancing with the Stars" results show.... Keep Reading » More on Susan Boyle on DWTS: Susan Boyle on 'Dancing with the Stars' results show Tuesday night Monday, November 9th, 2009 Scottish singer Susan Boyle, who rose to fame almost overnight on "Britain's Got Talent" this year, is set to sing on Tuesday night's... Keep Reading »

This was an interesting angle on the Twilight books, movies and now -- DOLLS! New Twilight dolls: Edward Cullen and Bella Swan now immortal as Barbie dolls (with slideshow) Sunday, November 8th, 2009 Twilight Dolls: Edward Cullen and Bella Swan When author Stephanie Meyer first penned Twilight, I wonder if she had any idea Edward Cullen and Bella Swan would one day be immortalized as Barbies... Keep Reading » More Twilight coverage: Twilight cast presents New Moon trailer at MTV Video Music Awards: Pattinson, Stewart, Lautner 1 comment Twiligh...

More news about Susan Boyle - this time she is lending her vocals to "Dancing with the Stars." Susan Boyle on 'Dancing with the Stars' results show Tuesday night Monday, November 9th, 2009 Scottish singer Susan Boyle , who rose to fame almost overnight on "Britain's Got Talent" this year, is set to sing on Tuesday night's "Dancing with the Stars" results show. Boyle is expected to sing her signature song “ I Dreamed a Dream ” from “Les Miserable” to promote her new album which will be released on November 24.... Keep Reading » More About Susan Boyle: Who is Susan Boyle? Britain's Got Talent success story Susan Boyle Friday, October 30th, 2009 · 13 comments Part 2 of a 2-part series on Susan Boyle Who Is Susan Boyle? Born in 1961 in the small village of Blackburn...

Seeing the play "Little House on the Prairie - the Musical" with Melissa Gilbert has rekindled my interest in the old television series, so when I heard Merlin Olsen was going to be on "The Tim McCarver Show," I tuned in. Merlin Olsen - from football to 'Little House on the Prairie' and back home Monday, November 9th, 2009 Football Player, Announcer and Actor Merlin Olsen Discovers There's No Place Like Home I recently had the opportunity to see " Little House on the Prairie - the Musical" starring Melissa Gilbert when the show came to Nashville. Watching the "Little House" musical brought back my interest in the show - not enough to turn me into a full-fledged "bonnet head" - but enough to make me watch the "Tim McCarver Show" when his guest was Merlin Olsen.... Keep Reading »

This is just sad, whether it's true or not. It would be such a disappointment if Carrie Prejean actually was involved in any kind of sex tape, but equally as tragic if her many detractors are saying there is such a tape just to discredit her. Former Miss California Carrie Prejean settles with Miss USA Pageant - is there a Prejean sex tape? Thursday, November 5th, 2009 · 1 comment Christian author, speaker and former Miss California Carrie Prejean is in the headlines again, this time for an alleged sex tape. Reports have been circulating on the web, even making it to the CBS News Crimesider website, that the legal battle between Prejean and the Miss USA pageant organizers reached a sudden conclusion out of court, reportedly because of a sex tape allegedly starring Carrie Prejean.... Keep Reading » More Carrie Prejean Former Miss California Carrie Prejean goes to court: Miss California lawsuits and counter suits ...