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Ellen DeGeneres talks dog food

Ellen DeGeneresChat show Titan Ellen DeGenres is getting kudos from her pet pooches — after introducing her very own brand of pet food.

“I should have done it a long time ago,” Ellen tells Parade magazine about her new feline venture. “I was waiting for the right thing.”

The new pet food remains unnamed — but Ellen, 50, plans to take a leaf out of  salad dressing king Paul Newman’s book. “We’re tentatively calling it Ellen’s Own,” she adds. “Sort of like Paul Newman’s Own. (more…)

Britney Spears almost evicted from her Malibu home

Britney SpearsBritney Spears was almost evicted from her Malibu home - because she hadn’t paid the rent.

The landlord for the spacious mansion was furious that the pop wreck was more than two weeks late paying her $35,000 rent.

So he sent the official lessee for the Toxic Singer - the Love Shack trust - a letter on February 14 demanding that she pay up or movie out. (more…)

Scientology helped Jeff Conway kick drugs

Jeff ConwayJeff Conway has revealed he kicked his drug habit by practicing the controversial religion of Scientology.

The former ‘Taxi’ star, who recently starred in VH1’s Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew, revealed: “I’ve been doing Scientology…my doctor was like, Holy cow, he says whatever you’ve been doing keep doing it because it’s really working.”

Conway also revealed that his former ‘Grease’ co-star John Travolta introduced him to the religion - that also counts Tom Cruise and wife Katie Holmes as members.  “John and I stayed friends but he couldn’t watch me going down the tubes…he gave me a whole library of Scientology books and he’s given me an auditor who comes almost every day.” (more…)

Dinner Impossible chef fired by the Food Network

Robert IrvineThe tough-talking British chef who cooked up a story about designing Prince Charles and Princess Diana’s wedding cake has been fired from his US TV show.

After it was discovered that Dinner Impossible star Irvine lied about his credentials — including having designed Diana’s wedding cake — Food Network bosses investigated the situation.

And now they have revealed they have given Irvine the chop and have not renewed his contract.

A statement from Food Network said: “We have not renewed Robert’s contract for future seasons and will be looking for a replacement host.” (more…)

Amy Winehouse acquitted

Amy WinehoueTroubled signer Amy Winehouse will not be facing charges in connection with an alleged conspiracy to pervert the course of justice involving her husband, Blake Fielder-Civil, Scotland Yard has ruled.

The ‘Rehab’ singer, 24, was arrested “by appointment” in December and voluntarily attended a police station.

Amy’s rep said today: “Amy is pleased to be discounted from the investigation and thanks the police for their professionalism in their dealings with her.” (more…)

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