Big (1988) If ever there was a movie that speaks for the mantra be careful what you wish for, it was this one. Big tells us the tale of Josh Baskin, played by Tom Hanks, who wishes to be big on a magic carnival machine. He wakes up the next morning to find himself as a 13 year old boy trapped in a grown mans body. While this movie had many memorable moments, the most beloved came when Tom Hanks and Robert Loggia played Heart and Soul and Chopsticks with their feeton a giant, FAO Schwarz keyboard. Not only did this scene leave kids everywhere actually wanting to take piano lessons, but it left us falling instantly in love with Tom Hanks.
Mother of Clay Aiken’s Child: ‘He’s an Incredible Caregiver’
Jaymes Foster, Clay Aiken’s best friend and mother of his 7-week-old son Parker, says Aiken is an incredible caregiver and a natural father.
"As far as changing the diapers and seeing what’s wrong with [Parker] and getting him to go sleep, Clay’s a natural and he’s really, really good with that," Foster says.
The 50-year-old mother conceived with Aiken through in vitro fertilization and currently lives with the singer in his home in North Carolina.
When she gave birth to Parker, Foster tells People magazine, "It’s funny because we were both very relaxed from the minute he was born."
David Cook turns the ‘Lights On’ His First Single
David Cook is ready to step into the limelight with the debut of his first single, "Lights On," later this week. Get ready for some rockin’ good times as the "American Idol" winner’s first single hits radio airwaves this week and is available on iTunes Sept. 30.
With the aid of many of music’s greats, the rocker has high hopes for his first single. "Lights On" was co-written by rocker Chris Cornell who has fronted both Audioslave and Soundgarden, and is being produced by Grammy winning producer Rob Cavallo (Green Day and Kid Rock).
Get ready for more! David will also be releasing his debut album on Nov. 18! Cavallo has enlisted the help of some of the hottest names in music to be a part of the singer’s first album.
Justin Timberlake Goes for a Hole-In-One
Justin Timberlake is the new face of golf! The musician will be on the November issue of Golf Digest in addition to hosting the Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas from October 13-19 — which will air on the Golf Channel!
In Golf Digest, Timberlake talks about his love of the game and how it connects him with friends and family. His parents are renovating a golf course in his hometown of Memphis, Tennessee that is set to reopen in July 2009.
For me, golf is one of those things where you go out and forget about everything else Timberlake says.
UPDATE: Clay Aiken Reveals He’s Gay
"It was the first decision I made as a father," Clay Aiken says about coming out as a gay man in the new issue of People. "I cannot raise a child to lie or to hide things. I wasn’t raised that way, and I’m not going to raise a child to do that."
Clay makes the revelation in the next edition of the magazine, which hits stands this Friday. He will be pictured with his newborn son, Parker, and talk about the importance of being truthful regarding his sexuality.
"Whether it be having a child out of wedlock, or whether it be simply being a homosexual, it’s going to be a lot," he says regarding the reactions of his fans. Still, he says his fans "know that I’ve never intended to lie to anybody at all. … But if they leave, I don’t want them to leave hating me."
Nikki Blonsky’s Nightclub Debut!
‘Hairspray’ star Nikki Blonsky makes her nightclub debut tonight onstage at Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency in Manhattan!
Nikki’s new nightclub review, "Coming Home," runs Sept. 23 to Oct. 4 and features songs from Broadway, the Great American Songbook and pop classics by the likes of Bonnie Raitt and Melissa Etheridge, as well as selections from ‘Hairspray.’
"I’ve always just sung songs that mean something to me," Nikki tells ET.
‘Grey’s Anatomy’ Makes Taylor Swift Cry
TV & music news!
Taylor Swift is such a huge "Grey’s Anatomy" fan that she broke down in tears upon discovering the show will use her song in the season premiere.
"You should’ve seen tears streaming down my face when I got the phone call that they were going to use that song on ‘Grey’s,’" she tells Billboard. "I have never been that excited.
The song, "White Horse," is from her upcoming sophomore album, Fearless, out November 11.
Travis Barker’s Ex Shanna Moakler: ‘Lives Will Be Changed Forever’
Travis Barker’s ex-wife Shanna Moakler thanked fans and supporters for "an outpouring of love and support" for the former Blink-182 drummer who was critically injured in a plane crash over the weekend and said the tragedy had forever changed their lives.
"There are not enough words to express how thankful we are for the outpouring of love and support we have received during this very difficult time. We can only ask for prayers as we heal and mourn the loss of our dear friends who we considered part of our family. Our lives will be changed forever," Shanna said through a rep.
Shanna was married to Barker from 2004 until earlier this year and the two have a daughter and a son together.
George Michael Arrested For Alleged Drug Possession
Singer George Michael apologized to fans on Sunday and promised to "sort himself out" after being arrested and cautioned by British police for alleged drug possession, Reuters reports.
The arrest happened Friday outside London in a public toilet and Michael was then taken to a police station and cautioned for allegedly possessing class A and class C drugs, the BBC reported.
"I want to apologize to my fans for screwing up again, and to promise them I’ll sort myself out," Michael in a statement issued through his publicist, according to Reuters. "And to say sorry to everybody else, just for boring them."
George Michael Arrested For Alleged Drug Possession
Singer George Michael has been cautioned by British police after being arrested outside London in a public toilet for alleged drug possession, the BBC reports.
"A 45-year-old man was arrested on 19 September on suspicion of possession of drugs in the Hampstead Heath area," the BBC quotes a Metropolitan Police spokesman as saying. It is typical in the UK for police not to initially name suspects arrested.
The rocker was taken to a police station and given the caution for possessing class A and class C drugs, the British broadcaster said.
Travis Barker’s Ex Rushes to His Side After Crash
ET has the latest…
Former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker’s ex Shanna Moakler has rushed to his side following the Learjet crash in South Carolina that critically injured Barker and DJ AM, as well as killed four others, People magazine reports.
Barker’s former mother-in-law, Gail Moakler, tells People, "We’re totally crushed," but Shanna rushed to be with Barker after learning of the crash on Saturday morning.
Moakler, whose daughter Shanna was married to Barker from 2004 until earlier this year, said, "Our heart pours out. We’re hoping he recovers. The family is rallying around him and saying our prayers." Shanna, 33, a former Playboy Playmate, has a daughter and a son with Barker.
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