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Brand-New "Jersey Shore" Outrage; New Madonna Daughter Controversy; Chelsea Clinton`s Wedding Dress Secret Revealed?; Jennifer Aniston-Old Spice Guy Connection; Jessica Simpson to Replace Simon Cowell?
Aired July 28, 2010 - 23:00 ET
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A.J. HAMMER, CO-HOST: Big news breaking today on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT - we`ve got a situation. Brand-new "Jersey Shore" outrage. Big-time politicians fired up about Snooki and company.
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GOV. CHRIS CHRISTIE (R-NJ): They parachute all these people from New York on to the Jersey Shore, and then they say this is New Jersey. It`s not New Jersey.
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HAMMER: Plus, a startling N-word controversy today surrounding the "Shore."
Lindsay`s dramatic appeal today to see her family before she goes to rehab after jail. The SHOWBIZ Flashpoint today - should Lindsay get a break before rehab?
A bizarre, new Madonna daughter controversy. A 17-year-old star revealed today as the face of the clothing line of Madonna`s daughter and bragging about using sex toys.
Startling new photos today of Chelsea Clinton days before her wedding. Has her wedding dress secret been revealed?
ANNOUNCER: TV`s most provocative entertainment news show starts right now.
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HAMMER: Hello. I`m A.J. Hammer coming to you from New York City.
BROOKE ANDERSON, CO-HOST: Hi, there, everyone. I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood, with big news breaking today - we`ve got a situation.
HAMMER: We sure do, Brooke. Talking about a "Jersey Shore" situation. Yes, SHOWBIZ TONIGHT can reveal that a brand-new attack today on Snooki and company fueled the fire of absurdity the day before the debut of the show`s highly-anticipated new season.
From New Jersey`s governor to "The New York Times" and "Newsweek," you would think Snooki, The Situation, Pauley D., that they`re shaping U.S. policy or something. And add to that, a brand-new N-word racial controversy today surrounding a brand-new cast member. SHOWBIZ TONIGHT has the showdown over the shore.
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(voice-over): Who would have ever thought that GTL - gym, tan, laundry - would incite an entire nation into a frenzy of fist-pumping, anti-social behavior -
NICOLE "SNOOKI" POLIZZI, REALITY TV STAR, "JERSEY SHORE": I just fought two (EXPLETIVE DELETED) that I don`t even care about.
HAMMER: And more bleeped out words than a Mel Gibson voicemail.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Get the (EXPLETIVE DELETED) out of my face.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We are in the middle of (EXPLETIVE DELETED).
HAMMER: The second season of the hit MTV reality show, "Jersey Shore," begins tomorrow with the group of proud, young, Italian Americans led by Snooki and Mike The Situation, moving from party from the Jersey Shore to South Beach, Miami.
POLIZZI: Off to south beach. Mwah.
HAMMER: But SHOWBIZ TONIGHT can tell you "The Jersey Shore" crew is facing brand-new outrage today. Call it shore wars.
MATT LAUER, CO-HOST, THE "TODAY" SHORE: You took on the "Jersey Shore," and that`s not the geographic location but the television show.
HAMMER: This morning on the "today" show, New Jersey governor Chris Christie renewed his war on "Jersey Shore." He`s claiming the show and its hard-partying cast make New Jersey look bad.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Go back to New Jersey.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Don`t be a hater.
HAMMER: He says that`s unfair because most of the "Jersey Shore" cast members actually are from New Jersey`s rival state, New York.
CHRISTIE: They parachute all these people from New York on to the Jersey Shore. And then, they say this is New Jersey. It is not New Jersey. We have enough problems here. I mean, $11 billion deficit. I have to take Snooki and The Situation also? Come on. So much a man can take, Matt.
HAMMER: Ouch, governor. We haven`t seen this much Jersey on Jersey bashing since "The Sopranos." But SHOWBIZ TONIGHT can tell you "Jersey Shore" may become too big a target for even the governor of a major state to take on.
POLIZZI: I want to always have a good time without no drama.
HAMMER: The show drew almost five million viewers at the end of last season, huge for a show on MTV. The cast just had the honor of ringing the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange.
And now this - in the brand-new issue of "Newsweek" today, mixed in with heady issues like election year politics and U.S.-Cuba relations, a virtual doctoral dissertation on "Jersey Shore" with such deep-thought observations like, "The show`s cultural messages convey a kind of authority we don`t see much anymore in our image-saturated world." Not the kind of high-level discussion you tend to hear on the show.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: They`re taking the underwear off in the (EXPLETIVE DELETED) Jacuzzi. Are you dumb?
HAMMER: And then, there`s the "New York Times" just-published take-on, of all things. No, not those leaked Afghanistan war papers, but instead, Snooki. Yes, Snooki actually made the front page - the front page - of the "New York Times" fashion and style section. No doubt because of her views on fashion.
POLIZZI: You know what? I look slutty, but I don`t give a (EXPLETIVE DELETED). And I can wear whatever the (EXPLETIVE DELETED) I want.
On "The View," Snooki`s "New York Times" profile had HLN`s Joy Behar green with envy.
JOY BEHAR, CO-HOST, "THE VIEW": It took me 20 years to get an article in the "New York Times." And this twit`s on the cover of the style section.
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HAMMER: But today, there`s fresh controversy from a "Jersey Shore" cast member who`s not even on the show yet.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: These freaking guys -
HAMMER: TMZ posted a 2008 MySpace video today from Deena Nicole, who appears in the show`s third season which is now being shot. In a message to guys of America, she says the N-word.
DEENA NICOLE, CAST MEMBER, "JERSEY SHORE": Now, we`re going to play you out (EXPLETIVE DELETED). Do not try to play us.
HAMMER: But "E! News`" Marc Malkin tells SHOWBIZ TONIGHT controversy is nothing new to the "Shore."
MARC MALKIN, COLUMNIST, "E! NEWS": They`re always going to be saying something or doing something that people do not like.
HAMMER: And that`s why America, New Jersey`s governor excluded, can`t seem to take their eyes off the shore.
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HAMMER: But prepare yourself because it`s clear the "Jersey Shore" gang isn`t going anywhere. But with all this attention, I`ve got to ask, is all this fist-pumping fame getting a little out of control?
Right now in Hollywood, Taryn Winter-Brill, who is a television journalist. Right now, in New York, Ben Widdicombe who is a celebrity journalist.
Look, I have seen it all, but I still can`t get over how even these intelligent, hard-hitting newspapers and magazines are obsessed with "Jersey Shore."
Take a look at this. It`s the brand-new "Newsweek." The cover story profile is Rev. Al Sharpton. That`s terrific. They`re also covering the controversy over Shirley Sherrod. Great.
But right up the corner, on the cover of "Newsweek," "Jersey Shore goes global." And inside, the headline reads, "America`s new icons."
Now, Taryn, am I the only one that thinks this is all just getting a little bit ridiculous?
TARYN WINTER BRILL, TV JOURNALIST: No, you are not the only one. I think we should rename the show "Jersey Surely Ridiculous."
I think we have reached a new low. And it`s like, the lower you get, the more successful a show. I do want to talk about Gov. Christie`s comments. He says to Matt Lauer - you can take them back. This is the best thing that`s ever happened to his state.
Do you know that $3 million was pumped in the local economy after season one? I mean, Snooki, tanned abs and The Situation - this is the best thing that`s ever happened to New Jersey. And Gov. Christie should be saying, "Thank you very much."
HAMMER: Well, I think the best thing that ever happened might be a little strong a term. But Ben, what do you think? And look, I realize these guys are famous because they`re train wrecks. But is the height of their fame and the interest in this getting a little ridiculous now?
BEN WIDDICOMBE, CELEBRITY JOURNALIST: Well, you know, it`s just good, clean-ish fun. I enjoyed the "New York Times" profile very much because when the staid, mainstream publications like these, like the "Times," try to cover this sort of story, they don`t get that it`s just supposed to be fun. And they fall over themselves, looking for this cultural significance.
HAMMER: Yes.
WIDDICOMBE: It`s just entertainment. I don`t think they`re terrible for New Jersey. Apparently, tanning in the state is up 20 percent with the influence of the show. So someone`s making some money out of it.
HAMMER: Yes. But now, throwing the tax on it, so it`s very, very complicated and getting expensive, quite frankly.
And I`ve got to say, like so many people, the ladies of "The View" just mystified by how the cast of "Jersey Shore" have taken the world by storm. This morning, the lovely Elizabeth Hasselbeck tried to explain their worldwide appeal. Take a look at this.
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BEHAR: Why are they stars, these people? Why is she a star?
ELISABETH HASSELBECK, CO-HOST, "THE VIEW": GTL.
BEHAR: What`s that?
SHERRI SHEPHERD, CO-HOST, "THE VIEW": Gym, tanning, laundry, baby.
HASSELBECK: You could do a little -
BEHAR: Gym, tanning, laundry.
WHOOPI GOLDBERG, CO-HOST, "THE VIEW": Gym, tanning, laundry?
HASSELBECK: Before you go out at night, you`ve got to get your GTL. You`ve got to go to the gym. You`ve got to get a tan. And you`ve got to do your laundry. And then, you can have fun. And go beat somebody up at the bar apparently is what they do.
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HAMMER: Do you see the look on Whoopi`s face? Obviously, she`s just mortified and terribly confused. When you think about it, it really is kind of scary. GTL is now what America has to offer the fine people around the world.
Brooke Anderson, Snooki and The Situation - really, scary as it sounds - are they American icons?
ANDERSON: No, no. They do not symbolize the latest and greatest. If anything, they symbolize debauchery and train wreck reality television.
But listen, they don`t care about labels. They`re getting their paychecks. They`re having a good time and they`re laughing all the way to the bank.
HAMMER: Yes.
ANDERSON: They don`t care about how they`re labeled. All right. I`ve got to move now from GTL to OSCT - Oliver Stone crazy talk. Oliver Stone getting slammed today by the Anti-Defamation League which said today it refuses to accept his apology.
Stone had suggested to the "U.K. Sunday Times" that the Nazi Holocaust has gotten more attention in the U.S. because of the Jewish domination of the media. Taryn, did Stone do enough to show that he`s truly sorry? Can he fix this?
BRILL: No, I don`t think he can fix this. It`s sort of like you tried to return a two-piece outfit and said, "I only want to return the top, not the bottom." I think this is utterly absurd and ridiculous.
Brooke, I`m sick and tired of powerful Hollywood moguls who have been given a silver spoon who don`t know the word "edit." I mean, he is given such power -
ANDERSON: Yes. Think before you speak.
BRILL: Think before you speak in front of and about the Jews about - why take that risk of offending anyone when you`re in an industry where he`s such a powerful mouthpiece to make the kind of movies that he wants?
ANDERSON: Not wise. Very unwise.
BRILL: Unacceptable. I think that`s the word.
ANDERSON: Ben, the SHOWBIZ Flashpoint is this - do you think that Oliver Stone`s series for Showtime should be canceled? Very quickly. A lot of people calling for that.
WIDDICOMBE: Well, you know, no, I don`t think so. I mean, the fact, as CBS suggests, is probably not going to be that offensive. I`m sure it`s going to be controversial. I trust CBS to (UNINTELLIGIBLE) appropriate content. I don`t think censoring him is the answer.
ANDERSON: All right. Taryn Winter Brill, Ben Widdicombe, thank you, both.
HAMMER: A bizarre new Madonna daughter controversy today. A 17-year-old star revealed as the face of the clothing line of Madonna`s daughter. But get this - the star is bragging about using sex toys. That can`t be good.
Also, startling new photos today of Chelsea Clinton days before her wedding. But has her wedding dress secret been revealed? Will this ruin her wedding?
And Simpson for Simon? Is Jessica Simpson the choice to replace Simon Cowell on "American Idol" today? That would be a shocking choice, but kind of cool. This is SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on HLN news and views.
And now, the "SHOWBIZ News Ticker" - more stories from the SHOWBIZ TONIGHT newsroom making news today.
TEXT: Chris Tucker reportedly owes more than $11 million in back taxes. Aretha Franklin performs with Condoleezza Rice in Philadelphia.
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ANDERSON: Did you see this today? It is an amazing alligator feeding frenzy caught on tape - 300 alligators in a Georgia swamp all eating lunch - mudfish. This group dining thing, very rare. Biologists say it only happens every three or four years which I say is a good thing because it looks pretty darn scary.
Welcome back to SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood with A.J. Hammer in New York with Mel`s purported new rage.
HAMMER: That`s right, Brooke. Once again, we have got our finger on the bleep button because another suspected Mel Gibson tape surfaced today. This time around, it`s voicemails that "Radar Online" claims has Mel Gibson calling his ex, Oksana Grigorieva, 30 times in one night.
With me, right now, in New York, Jane Velez-Mitchell, host, of course, of "ISSUES WITH JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL" right here on HLN.
So Jane, the man who sounds like Mel is letting loose. And get this - he uses the F-word an astonishing 23 times. Shall we listen to this tape together? Why, let`s do. Shall we? Roll it, Chris.
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UNIDENTIFIED MALE (allegedly Mel Gibson): Don`t ever sleep again. Don`t sleep as long as I don`t sleep. Don`t sleep. (EXPLETIVE DELETED) get sick. You have (EXPLETIVE DELETED) me up. You have (EXPLETIVE DELETED) me up. You have (EXPLETIVE DELETED) me up. You have (EXPLETIVE DELETED) me up. I did nothing but help you. You (EXPLETIVES DELETED) on me like a low-life (EXPLETIVE DELETED).
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JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL, HOST, "ISSUES WITH JANE VELEZ-MITCHELL": Sorry.
HAMMER: All right. Well, so what he`s saying here is - no. Look, as disturbing as these tapes are and we know it`s against the backdrop of some potential violence here.
VELEZ-MITCHELL: Yes.
HAMMER: But after the seven previous tapes have been released, I`m starting to become desensitized. Does any of this faze you anymore?
VELEZ-MITCHELL: It`s becoming a comedy of the absurd. I can`t listen to anymore F-bombs. It is literally giving me a heartburn.
But I have to tell you, I have a new theory about this guy. I think he wanted his career to implode because even a person with half a brain cell left in their head would have to know when you`re that famous -
HAMMER: Yes.
VELEZ-MITCHELL: if you leave 30 F-bomb laced voicemails, it`s going to get out.
HAMMER: Yes. Who knows what was going on in his mind? It`s just crazy to me. But it has been now almost three weeks since "Radar Online" first released that very first tape of Mel purportedly ranting and raving.
And it`s actually becoming this big kind of joke. All these parodies are popping up on the Internet. And one of my favorite mash-ups is this - well, let`s just play it for you. It features the guy from the Old Spice commercials. Roll that one out.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Thank you, delicious cake, for existing in my mouth. Hello anonymous.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: You are provocatively dressed all the time with your fake boobs you feel you have to show off and tight outfits.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Everything you`re saying is true.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: So you`re lying to me about fake (EXPLETIVE DELETED).
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Do you do everything with your shirt off, like drive to the supermarket? Because I usually do.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: They look ridiculous. Get rid of them. Why don`t you?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Thank you for the kind suggestion, sir.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: They look stupid. I`m just telling you. It`s just an appraisal. Keep them if you want. They look stupid. See if I give a (EXPLETIVE DELETED).
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: I am just one ridiculously handsome man.
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HAMMER: Seriously, Jane, has Mel become a great joke in Hollywood now?
VELEZ-MITCHELL: You could spend hours watching YouTube parodies. My very favorite is the Mel Gibson rant dance remix, which is very catchy and I want to go dancing to that real soon, because it is quite a tune.
HAMMER: And of course, there`s a great interaction that he has with Christian Bale where Christian responds, "Oh, good for you."
But let`s move on to other big news breaking today. Lindsay Lohan making a dramatic appeal. She`s expected out of jail as early as next week. She`s got to report to rehab within 24 hours. The SHOWBIZ Flashpoint is this - should Lindsay go straight from jail to rehab? Quite frankly, I think she should. And Jane, I`m guessing you completely agree with me.
VELEZ-MITCHELL: It`s absolutely crucial, A.J., that she goes straight from jail to rehab. Why? I can say this as a recovering alcoholic- addict myself. Twenty-four hours is a heck of a lot of time for an addict to get into trouble, especially if they think it`s their last chance to do drugs. They could go on a binge. They need to watch her.
HAMMER: All right. Jane Velez-Mitchell, I thank you as always, my friend.
VELEZ-MITCHELL: Thank you, A.J.
HAMMER: So Brooke, the "Showbiz on Call" phone lines, our E-mail inbox, Facebook page - all just overflowing today with stuff about Chelsea Clinton`s upcoming wedding.
ANDERSON: That`s right, A.J. A big debate today, is this wedding - reports say it could total $3 million or more - too over-the-top? Delores calling from Arizona doesn`t think so.
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DELORES, CALLER FROM ARIZONA: She`s their only child. And I don`t think - they`re not going to do it again so I think they`re going to give her the best wedding ever. If I was lucky enough to do it, I`d do it for my daughter. I think it`s a beautiful thing. I bet they`re very proud of their daughter. They love her and, like I said, they have only one.
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ANDERSON: Thank you, Delores.
HAMMER: All right. Over to Facebook now. MJ B. thinks that Bill and Hillary should put away their checkbook writing, "What a waste of money for five to six hours."
I also want to tell you, there are startling photos today of Chelsea Clinton. Big news breaking - have her super secret wedding dress details been revealed?
ANDERSON: Oh, OK. It is the teen pop star catfight 20 years in the making. Debbie Gibson versus Tiffany and it is on.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: What the hell are you doing in my VIP tent?
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Oh (EXPLETIVE DELETED), please.
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ANDERSON: I cannot wait to show you this hair-pulling, name-calling, even pies in the face.
Hey, a bizarre new Madonna-daughter controversy. A 17-year-old star revealed today as the face of the clothing line of Madonna`s daughter and bragging about using sex toys.
And now, a complete right turn. Cats that look like Hitler.
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JEANNE MOOS, CNN CORRESPONDENT: Have you ever seen cats that look like Hitler?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Oh, my god.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Oh.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: No, no, no, no.
MOOS: No, no, no?
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ANDERSON: Yes, yes. There is a Web site for this. I`m totally disturbed by it all. This is SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on HLN news and views.
HAMMER: And now, the "SHOWBIZ News Ticker" - more stories from the SHOWBIZ TONIGHT newsroom making news today.
TEXT: Big baby news! "Juno" writer Diablo Cody gives birth to a baby boy. Former "Bachelor" star Melissa Rycroft is pregnant with her first child.
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MELISSA RYCROFT, REALITY TV STAR, "THE BACHELOR": Apparently, Ty and I wanted to see how many life-changing events we could fit into one calendar year. I`m getting engaged, married, new job and we are now pregnant.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Congratulations.
RYCROFT: Thank you.
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KATHERINE JACKSON, MICHAEL JACKSON`S MOTHER: I haven`t been doing so well, but with friends, family, loved ones, and with prayer, I can - I cope.
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ANDERSON: Katherine Jackson`s emotional new Michael Jackson revelations today. Michael`s mom shares her private pain and stunning insight about the sudden and tragic death of her son, Michael Jackson.
Plus, Katherine Jackson sets the record straight today about her plans to show the world who Michael Jackson really was.
More than a year later, it`s still hard to believe that Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, is gone. Michael Jackson adored his mom. He left his three kids in the care of his beloved mother.
And today, Katherine Jackson reveals intimate, new details of how she`s coping with life after Michael and the steps she`s going to take to help keep him memory alive.
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K. JACKSON: I haven`t been doing so well but with friends, family, loved ones, and with prayer, I can - I cope. I wrote this book, "Never Can Say Goodbye," because I wanted the people to know more about Michael Jackson and shed light on what a grand person he was.
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ANDERSON: THIS is expected to be the first of many more new Katherine Jackson reflections on her son Michael. In addition to a book, she is reportedly participating in a documentary on Michael`s life.
HAMMER: So many of you writing in today on the SHOWBIZ TONIGHT Facebook wall. I told you about the Hulk Hogan`s 50-year-old ex, Linda getting engaged to her 21-year-old boyfriend.
Now, Nikki G. doesn`t see anything wrong with this, writing, "I think age is nothing but a number. And if they want to get married, good for them. You can`t help who your heart falls in love with."
But Eva L. thinks, "Anyone who is young enough to be your child you should not date. It`s just wrong on so many levels."
Yes. You know what? It seems strange to me that in Hollywood, men have been marrying 21-year-olds forever. So I don`t know. Maybe it`s time. Maybe not.
You can join the debate on Facebook. You can go behind the scenes of SHOWBIZ TONIGHT and get breaking entertainment news alerts on Twitter. You can call us at "Showbiz on Call." You can always E-mail us. "SHOWBIZ Connects" is where you find all of this information, CNN.com/ShowbizTonight.
ANDERSON: And now the SHOWBIZ lineup - here`s what`s coming up on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT.
Hey, you know that Old Spice guy? There`s a surprising connection today between Jennifer Aniston and that Old Spice guy.
Simpson for Simon? Big questions today. Does Jessica Simpson have what it takes to replace Simon Cowell on "American Idol"?
And a bizarre new Madonna-daughter controversy. A 17-year-old star revealed today as the face of the clothing line of Madonna`s daughter and bragging about using sex toys. This is SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on HLN news and views.
HAMMER: Time now for the "SHOWBIZ News Ticker" - more stories from the SHOWBIZ TONIGHT newsroom making news today.
TEXT: Billy Baldwin joining the cast of NBC`s "Parenthood." First lady of France, Carla Bruni, shooting a cameo role in Woody Allen film.
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HAMMER: Now, on SHOWBIZ TONIGHT, a bizarre new Madonna daughter controversy. A 17-year-old star revealed today as the face of the clothing line of Madonna`s daughter. And she`s bragging about using sex toys.
Simpson for Simon? Is Jessica Simpson replacing Simon Cowell on "Idol"? SHOWBIZ TONIGHT with Jessica`s response to the breaking news today.
The Kitty cat controversy. A website with photos of cats that look like Adolf Hitler.
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MOOS (voice-over): Cats that look like Hitler are referred to as "kitlers." The latest kitlers, the bestest kitlers, with names like Adolf.
(on camera): Do you see the resemblance?
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HAMMER: Plus, breaking today from the "SHOWBIZ News Ticker," Tina Fey and Meryl Streep`s new movie details, and Zoe Saldana showing off her Calvins.
ANNOUNCER: TV`s most provocative entertainment news show continues right now.
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HAMMER: Welcome back to SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. It`s 30 minutes past the hour. I`m A.J. Hammer coming to you from New York City.
ANDERSON: And I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood with big news breaking today - some Old Spice for Jennifer Aniston.
HAMMER: Yes. We learned today, Brooke, that Aniston`s next movie is totally getting spicy. Also, Drew Barrymore`s startling comments today about stuff like Facebook. And Chelsea Clinton`s wedding secrets revealed. All this in "The Buzz" today.
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(voice-over): Chelsea`s choice. "Women`s Wear Daily" has just released these exclusive photos of Chelsea Clinton just days before her wedding visiting Vera Wang, the queen of wedding gowns. That could blow the lid off the mystery over who will be designing Chelsea`s gown for her reported $3 million wedding this weekend.
Both Vera and Chelsea won`t comment. The mother of the bride, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, was later seen shopping for a dress in Oscar de la Renta`s showroom.
Some Old Spice for Jennifer Aniston -
ISAIAH MUSTAFA, OLD SPICE COMMERCIAL MODEL: Do you want a man who smells like he can bake you a gourmet cake in the dream kitchen he built you with his own hands?
HAMMER: He sure is the man. Isaiah Mustafa, who stars in those Old Spice commercials, just got a part in an upcoming Jennifer Aniston movie called "Horrible Bosses." He tells "The Hollywood Reporter" he`ll be playing a cop. Mustafa is on an Old Spice roll. He`ll also be guest starring as a CIA officer in the NBC TV show "Chuck."
MUSTAFA: Anything is possible when your man smells like Old Spice and not a lady.
HAMMER: No tech for drew. Drew Barrymore just revealed don`t go looking for her on sites like Facebook or Twitter, saying she can`t stand the whole technology thing.
In a brand-new interview with "Nylon" magazine, Drew says, quote, "Ironically, with all this, we`re now more connected than ever with technology. I don`t think we`ve ever been farther apart. I think it`s B.S."
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HAMMER: I want to get some more of Chelsea Clinton`s secret wedding dress visit in just a minute.
But first, outrageous sex claims today from a 17-year-old "Gossip Girl" star who also happens to be the model for Madonna`s daughter`s new fashion line. What a fiasco.
This is "Gossip Girl`s" Taylor Momsen says she is bored with men and prefers a sex toy for companionship. Now, did I mention she just turned 17?
And today, we got the very first video of her as the face of Madonna and Lourdes` new fashion line, Material Girl. That brings us to our SHOWBIZ Flashpoint today - should Madonna be outraged over what Taylor revealed?
Right now, in Hollywood, Wendy Walsh, who a TV host and doctor of psychology. Also, right now, in Hollywood, it`s Lauren Sanchez who is a special correspondent and weekend host of "Extra."
So Taylor Momsen is just getting slammed today for talking so publicly about using a sex toy. SHOWBIZ TONIGHT did get the very first video today of 17-year-old Momsen as the face of Madonna and Lourdes` new clothing line. Wendy Walsh, to the SHOWBIZ Flashpoint - should Madonna be outraged by what Taylor revealed?
DR. WENDY WALSH, TV HOST AND DOCTOR OF PSYCHOLOGY: Hey, I`m sure Madonna just wants to sell clothes right now, A.J. And didn`t she write the book on sex anyway? I don`t think this is an issue for Madonna.
I have more of a concern that a teenager is already sick of men? Men? Not boys. Not dudes. Not guys. Men? And has gone to a vibrator? Come on.
HAMMER: Yes. Teenager, 17 years old here. I mean, a little older than that, maybe I would guess you`d have less of an issue.
I do want to take a look at one of the very slick promos for Madonna and Lourdes` fashion line. Madonna says Taylor is the perfect Material Girl. Let`s roll that out.
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MADONNA, POP STAR: A Material Girl is a girl that is interested in fashion and interested in music and interested in fun and has a sense of humor.
Lola was here all day. She helped style the shoot. There`s a mother- daughter relationship which you can definitely see when they`re working together. And they`re both so fashionable.
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HAMMER: Yes. And I get all that. I think Taylor is very fashionable. Madonna genuinely seems to be happy with the fact that Taylor is the face of the fashion line. But Lauren, after these outrageous sex comments, again, a 17-year-old fessing up to now hating men or being done with men and using a sex toy instead.
Should Madonna be outraged or do we have to give her a pass on it because, you know, Madonna, after all, made a living off her sexuality?
LAUREN SANCHEZ, SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT AND WEEKEND HOST, "EXTRA": Right, A.J. And you know, I don`t think Madonna would have picked someone to represent her clothing line unless she could have stirred up some type of controversy.
Does that make it right? I mean that depends on, you know, who you ask. I mean, if she is my daughter - I`m not kidding you - I would slap her and say grow up. Get attention for your work and not things that come out of your mouth.
But we`re talking about Madonna. Therefore, we`re talking about her new clothing line and she is getting exactly what she wants - attention. So it`s working.
HAMMER: Yes. Well, that is exactly the point. I mean, Madonna certainly has never shied away from controversy. Maybe she didn`t know about this going in. Maybe she did. Who really knows? Wendy Walsh, Lauren Sanchez, thank you very much.
And there is big news today about the secrets of Chelsea Clinton`s wedding dress revealed. Brooke Anderson?
ANDERSON: That`s right, A.J. There are brand-new photos blowing the cover off Chelsea Clinton`s top-secret wedding. The exclusive photos were revealed by "Women`s Wear Daily."
Joining me right now in New York, Bridget Foley, who is the executive editor for "Women`s Wear Daily."
All right, everybody. Check out these brand-new explosive new photos. Chelsea Clinton in a big old floppy hat, trying to go unnoticed. It didn`t work. She is going into - wait for it - Vera Wang.
"Women`s Wear Daily" right there when it all went down. So Bridget, is it official? Is Chelsea going with a Vera Wang?
BRIDGET FOLEY, EXECUTIVE EDITOR, "WOMEN`S WEAR DAILY": It`s not official in that Vera has confirmed it because she hasn`t. But it seems that it is as official as unofficial can possibly be. Vera will do the dress and the bridesmaids` dresses as well.
ANDERSON: Yes. And maybe she was going in for a final fitting. And as you say, you know, "Women`s Wear Daily" reports that Vera could be making the bridesmaids` dresses, too.
And I`ve got to say, Bridget, there was a big toss-up whether Chelsea would go with their family friend, Oscar de la Renta, for her gown. So could that mean that we`re going to see the mother of the bride, Hillary Clinton. in an Oscar de la Renta?
FOLEY: Indications are that Hillary will, in fact, wear Oscar. They are good friends. Oscar has designed for Hillary on many, many occasions. She looks fabulous in his clothes. And she was seen at 557th Ave. Where his showroom is. And I think that that`s - that`s what`s going to happen.
ANDERSON: All right. They are fast friends. Well, the wedding is on Saturday. Bridget, I`ve got to imagine it`s going to be harder and harder and harder to keep the details a secret the closer Chelsea gets to the big day.
FOLEY: You know I think that everyone involved seems extremely buttoned up, extremely protective. Of course, when you`re doing something like this, when you`re planning this kind of an event for 400 or 500 people, there are many people involved and not all are, you know, have, you know, buttoned up - or completely buttoned up.
But basically, I think that we won`t know details of the dress until Chelsea appears in it. And I think that`s going to be a big, big secret. And I think she is going to look amazing.
ANDERSON: Well, if she goes with a Vera Wang gown, that will be a fabulous choice. Vera Wang gowns are stunning, simply - simply classic. And I`ve got to say, I think Chelsea has done a remarkable job up until now keeping this whole thing under wraps.
But "Women`s Wear Daily" blew the lid off her wedding dress secret in a way. So quickly, Bridget, have you heard from Chelsea since you printed these photos?
FOLEY: We have not heard from Chelsea. But we`re really - we were delighted, actually. One of our fabulous reporters, Rosemary Feitelberg, has been on the case and she just decided to go start, you know, lurking around the buildings -
ANDERSON: Good for her.
FOLEY: And that`s what happened, that she saw her and she actually got in a quick question with Chelsea -
ANDERSON: And she got the scoop.
FOLEY: She got the scoop, exactly.
ANDERSON: Well, we wish Chelsea Clinton - yes, very - we wish her well on the big day. Congratulations to the Clintons.
FOLEY: She will look amazing.
ANDERSON: All right. Bridget Foley, thanks so much. Yes, she will.
FOLEY: Thank you.
ANDERSON: All right. I want to hear from you - you now, because everybody`s talking about Chelsea`s wedding. It is our exclusive SHOWBIZ TONIGHT poll - "Chelsea Clinton`s Wedding: Are you obsessed?" Vote right now - CNN.com/ShowbizTonight. E-mail us, showbiztonight@cnn.com.
HAMMER: All right. This is my favorite story of the day. I assure you, you will not want to miss it. It is the teen pop star showdown 20 years in the making - Debbie Gibson versus Tiffany.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: What the hell are you doing in my VIP tent?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Oh, (EXPLETIVE DELETED), please.
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HAMMER: Don`t mess with these teen queens. Man, these pop stars pack one powerful punch.
Simpson for Simon? New reports today Jessica Simpson may get her very own spot at the "Idol" judges` table. But does she want it? Is there a deal in place? Only SHOWBIZ TONIGHT is setting the record straight on this big "Idol" story today.
Well, this is just bizarre, outrageous, downright wrong - a Web site for cats that look like Hitler.
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MOOS: Have you ever seen cats that look like Hitler?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Oh, my god.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: No, no, no, no.
MOOS: No, no, no?
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HAMMER: This is SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on HLN news and views. Time now for the "SHOWBIZ News Ticker" - more stories from the SHOWBIZ TONIGHT newsroom making news today.
TEXT: Angelina Jolie "very concerned" for the people of North Korea. Animal expert Jack Hanna says pepper spray saved him from attack by three grizzly bears.
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JACK HANNA, ANIMAL EXPERT: I`m coming 10 feet. I went bam bam again. I had three blasts and then - only about four in here and went in the face and then went like this and he took off.
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ANDERSON: Did you see this? What happens when politics and show business come together to produce some beautiful music? Well, the queen of soul and former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice light up the stage in Philadelphia - that`s what.
Aretha Franklin brought the house down with some standards and new selections from her soon-to-be-released album. Condoleezza Rice backed up Aretha on piano. She`s actually a classically-trained concert pianist. Aretha and Condi made some beautiful music and lots of money for an inner city charity.
Hey, welcome back to SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood with A.J. Hammer in New York. And more big news breaking today - Simpson for Simon?
HAMMER: Yes. Who knows, Brooke? A startling report today reveals that Jessica Simpson may be in deep negotiations to replace Simon Cowell as a judge on "American Idol."
And a SHOWBIZ TONIGHT exclusive - the lost interview that could reveal how all of the judges could be fired.
Right now from Hollywood, Taryn Winter-Brill, who is a television journalist. In New York, Ben Widdicombe, who is a celebrity journalist.
So the story first today in "Life and Style" that Jessica was being considered. Late today, her spokesperson did nothing, I tell you, to squash the report telling SHOWBIZ TONIGHT there`s nothing confirmed at this time.
Now, I think Jessica Simpson is a terrific choice to replace Simon on "American Idol." Taryn, to you first, what do you think?
BRILL: I totally agree with you, A.J. She is a fantastic choice. The guys love her. They think she is hot. They want to date her. And the girls want to be friends with her. They can relate to her.
But I think the number one reason to pick her - I call it the Chicken-of- the-Sea factor. You never know what`s going to come out of her mouth next. And it`s sort of a little bit kind of like Paula Abdul. We love that - the unpredictable.
HAMMER: That`s exactly the point. One of the reasons she would be great, everybody is going to be watching the show waiting to see what kind of gaffe is going to be spilling out of her mouth.
In fact, you just gave me a great idea. Let`s now revisit, if we can, that classic television moment that really seemed to define Jessica to so many people. Roll it.
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JESSICA SIMPSON, SINGER AND ACTRESS: Is this chicken what I have or is this fish? I know it`s tuna but it says Chicken by the Sea. Is that stupid? What? Don`t make fun of me right now. I`m not in the mood.
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I mean, it would be just perfection for "American Idol." Ben, don`t you agree?
WIDDICOMBE: I don`t know how that couple stayed married for five minutes, honestly, with that going on. I think she would be great. As Taryn said, you know, she`s just a little bit off and she has that sort of kooky factor. So you never know what she`s going to say. I think the judging panel needs that kind of bizarre energy.
HAMMER: Yes. Exactly right, Ben. Well, here`s the thing. We have big news that just broke that "Idol`s" former executive producer, Nigel Lythgoe, is coming back to the show.
Now, there`s speculation he could show up, fire all of the judges right off the bat. Nigel did tell SHOWBIZ TONIGHT in this lost interview from back in May, that`s exactly what needs to be done on the show.
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NIGEL LYTHGOE, FORMER EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, "AMERICAN IDOL": In my opinion, I think they have to replace everybody. I think you`ve got to find new chemistry.
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: (UNINTELLIGIBLE) news all of a sudden.
LYTHGOE: Well, it is not about individuals. It`s about the panel. You know, it was always Randy, Paula and Simon. And we have sort of lost the chemistry now.
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HAMMER: Yes. I mean, Taryn, does Nigel have a point? They should start right from scratch?
BRILL: Yes, I think he has a big point. I would call it "Extreme Makeover: Idol Edition." I think we need some new energy, some fresh faces. And you want big ratings, you need something to shake, you know, the plot up and that`s what it`s going to take.
HAMMER: All right. Well, let me throw this up really quickly, because I think I have some fresh ideas for fresh faces courtesy of the SHOWBIZ TONIGHT crack staff. Let`s put them up, Chris.
Right off the bat to replace the original judges, Paula, Simon and Randy - Ozzie Osbourne, because you can`t understand him and that`s the fun. Then, of course, Jessica Simpson on the panel. She would be great. Doesn`t always make sense. That`s the fun. And maybe, you know, Mel Gibson could be crass enough to take over that Simon territory. I`m just not exactly sure. Taryn Winter-Brill, Ben Widdicombe, I thank you both.
ANDERSON: No, no, no. OK. There are Web sites dedicated to just about everything today, even for cats that look like Hitler. Did you see that?
"CatsThatLookLikeHitler.com" is not new but there is a bizarre new twist today. The shocking thing that happens when some of TV`s biggest celebrities mentioned the site on air. Here`s CNN`s Jeanne Moos for SHOWBIZ TONIGHT.
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JEANNE MOOS, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): When somebody puts a Hitler mustache on President Obama or President Bush, it`s downright disturbing. But when the mustache is natural growth on a cat, then what you have is "CatsThatLookLikeHitler.com."
STEPHEN COLBERT, HOST, "THE COLBERT REPORT": Aww.
MOOS: And every time Stephen Colbert in the U.S. or Graham Norton in England mention it -
GRAHAM NORTON, HOST, "THE GRAHAM NORTON SHOW": "CatsThatLookLikeHitler.com."
MOOS: The four-year-old Web site spikes.
NORTON: This is an accident, right? Their cats happen to look like Hitler.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: No, they`re bred.
MOOS: Cats that look like Hitler are referred to as kitlers, the latest kitlers, the bestest kitlers, with names like Adolf.
(on camera): Have you ever seen cats that look like Hitler?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: No, that`s cool though.
MOOS (voice-over): Yes, well some gave it the cold shoulder.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: No, no, no, no.
MOOS (on camera): No, no, no?
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: We`re leaving.
MOOS: OK.
(voice-over): The Web site was created by a Dutchman and is now run by an Englishman. It even includes a section called "We Hate Kitlers" where those who are offended can sound off.
"I myself think this site is a disgrace. Hitler killed every living thing there was and he would kill these cute cats if he was still here."
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Tasteless is what I would say.
MOOS: But when the Web site`s operator poses the frequently asked question, "Aren`t you glorifying Hitler?" he responds, "Hitler was a disgusting pus-ridden lump of excrement. I think it`s entirely appropriate to reduce him to an object of ridicule."
(on camera): Do you see the resemblance?
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Except for the mustache, no.
MOOS: Hitler cats now prowl YouTube posted by their owners. Some seen as aggressive as their namesake. And while Hitler himself rants in perpetuity, the Hitler cats speak their own less-guttural language. After this latest mention by Stephen Colbert -
STEPHEN COLBERT: Adorable uber-alles.
MOOS: "Cats that Look like Hitler" got the Colbert bump, trending as the hottest animal Web site being searched on Google.
One of the website favorites got the supreme compliment, "Heil, Kitler," though some quiveled(ph) with Adolf`s resemblance to Hitler.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: He looks more like Charlie Chaplin with a comb over.
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ANDERSON: That was Jeanne Moos for SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. "CatsThatLookLikeHitler.com" was created in 2006. By 2007, some 800 pictures were posted. Today, there are an estimated 5,000 photos of these controversial cats.
HAMMER: Well, two `80s teen titans are going toe-to-toe again today. This time, Debbie Gibson and Tiffany aren`t belting out songs. They`re punching each other out. Oh, and there`s hair-pulling and name-calling, too.
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UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: What the hell are you doing in my VIP tent?
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Oh, (EXPLETIVE DELETED), please.
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HAMMER: It is on now. This is SHOWBIZ TONIGHT on HLN news and views.
Now, the "SHOWBIZ News Ticker" - more stories from the SHOWBIZ TONIGHT newsroom making news today.
TEXT: Sony to produce Meryl Streep and Tina Fey`s new comedy movie, "Mommy and Me." Zoe Saldana is the new face of Calvin Klein`s lingerie line, "Envy."
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HAMMER: My longtime friend Debbie Gibson and Tiffany in a rock them, sock them, hair-pulling, slap-happy smackdown today. Only in my dreams? Oh, no, it is on.
Now, Deb and Tiffany have been made out to be rivals since they were teens singing stars back in the `80s, although they never did hate each other.
But now, after so many years, here`s a look at the cat fight so many have waited for. Debbie Gibson versus tiffany in their SyFy movie, "Mega Python Versus Gatoroid."
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TIFFANY, POP STAR: What the hell are you doing in my VIP tent?
DEBBIE GIBSON, POP STAR: Oh, (EXPLETIVE DELETED), please.
UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Get off of me, you (EXPLETIVE DELETED).
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: You lunatic!
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: You crazy, make-loving maniac!
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Snake!
UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: Not my face! Give me that! No!
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HAMMER: I can`t tell you how much I enjoyed watching that, Brooke. Now, I spoke with Deb today. She`s doing "Cirque Dreams" over at Foxwoods right now.
And she`s told me that when she and Tiffany were shooting that scene, they had a private moment under one of those tables covered with pie and had a great laugh about how they were living out the fantasy of all their fans from the `80s who really thought there really was a rivalry.
Now, she told me, "Hey, it`s funny where life takes you, isn`t it?"
ANDERSON: Yes, no doubt. And did she say if they did their own stunts?
HAMMER: I`m sure they did. They`re trained professionals.
ANDERSON: All in good fun. All right. Moving to this now. Tuesday, we asked you to vote in our SHOWBIZ TONIGHT exclusive poll. Just moments ago, I received the rather surprising final results.
"`American Idol`: Should they replace all the judges?" Sixty-three percent of you say yes, out with the old, in with the new. Thirty-seven percent of you say no.
Hey, everybody from Chris Isaac to Elton John to Justin Timberlake all reportedly in the running for a spot at the "Idol" judges` table.
So Rebecca H. posted this on our Facebook wall, please don`t let it be Justin. She writes, "I doubt they will find one who holds a candle to Simon. J.T. on there would make the show really cheesy."
Angie C. says, "Idol" would be foolish not to go after Justin, "He knows what he`s doing and talking about. Justin would be ratings gold for `American Idol.` I know I would watch."
HAMMER: Well, that is it for SHOWBIZ TONIGHT. Thank you so much for watching. I`m A.J. Hammer in New York.
ANDERSON: I`m Brooke Anderson in Hollywood. SHOWBIZ TONIGHT now live at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Monday through Friday.
HAMMER: We`re still TV`s most-provocative entertainment news show seven days a week at 11:00 p.m. Eastern and Pacific.
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