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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Pageant Official Considering Legal Action Over Carrie Prejean Book


Posted on Nov 10, 2009 @ 07:08AM - 4 comments
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Carrie Prejean's book Still Standing contained explosed revelations about the inner workings of the Miss California organization and its executive director Keith Lewis is fighting back at her claims in an exclusive statement to RadarOnline.com.

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“I work in pageants and I love a good fairy tale like anyone else. Unfortunately this is not one. This one doesn’t have a message.  Carrie’s claims about me in her book are absolutely false, categorically incorrect, derogatory and untrue.  She uniformly disparages me. I thought this was over, but the fight isn’t finished," Lewis proclaimed.

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He went so far as to threaten taking further action against the former Miss California: "By printing her lies I am considering whether to take legal action against her defamatory remarks.”

VIDEO: Carrie Thinks Controversy Part of God's Plan

In the book, Prejean does not hold back with her critcism of Lewis, citing specific instances of his disorganization and mismanagement of the pageant which included the hiring of Shanna Moakler- a move Prejean did not see consistent with the pageant's goal of rehabilitating its image.

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Baseball's Tim Lincecum Charged With Marijuana Possession


Posted on Nov 06, 2009 @ 05:33AM - Add a comment
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Call him baseball's answer to Michael Phelps -- in terms of both talent and hobbies. San Francisco Giants' sensation Tim Lincecum was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, after the talented 2008 Cy Young Award winner was stopped for speeding in Oregon last week.

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PHOTOS: Pete Wentz Channels Tom Cruise & Taylor Swift Rocks Out


Posted on Oct 28, 2009 @ 02:56PM - Add a comment
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Pete Wentz and Taylor Swift- along with Travis Barker and Rivers Cuomo- are the latest famous faces promoting the immensely popular Guitar Hero franchise. RadarOnline.com brings you the latest photos from behind-the-scenes of the star-studded Band Hero commercial.

PHOTOS: Pete Wentz Channels Tom Cruise & Taylor Swift Rocks Out

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Like Kobe Bryant and Michael Phelps before him, Wentz donned a pair of underwear, socks, and a button-down shirt to slide across the floor Risky Business-style. Along for the ride, Barker and Cuomo also joined in on the eighties-inspired fun.

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Though Swift taped her part on Monday (performing in a sequined dress to a crowd of screaming fans), she visited the guys during their Sunday shoot. The down-to-earth teen star was "humbled" a source says when the three musicians rocked out to her song "Love Story."

Returning the favor, Swift played Band Hero with Barker's kids who were "star struck" by her when she walked through the door.

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Can Obamas Bring Olympics To Windy City?; Decision To Be Announced Friday


Posted on Oct 01, 2009 @ 08:00PM - 7 comments
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The impact of Barack and Michelle Obama's considerable star power will be put to the test Friday, as the International Olympic Committee is slated to announced the location of the 2016 Olympics at 12:45 p.m. EST Friday.

Michelle Obama spent days with officials going to bat for the family's hometown of Chicago to gain the rights to host the athletic extravaganza. The first lady dazzled earlier this week in a sleeveless bronze dress for the opening ceremonies at an IOC-related event at a Copenhagen, Denmark opera house.

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EXCLUSIVE: Carrie Prejean Will Not Be On Celebrity Apprentice Says Lawyer


Posted on Aug 21, 2009 @ 05:44PM - 4 comments
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Despite reports that Carrie Prejean was taking her act to primetime television, RadarOnline.com has confirmed exclusively that the former beauty queen will not be appearing on Celebrity Apprentice.

“They couldn’t work it out with her schedule,” her lawyer Charles Limandri confirmed. Prejean also has a new agent at William Morris handling her career.

Things are also looking up for the San Diego native’s personal life: she is rumored to be dating St. Louis Rams quarterback Kyle Boller. Her lawyer confirmed she is dating a football player. This wouldn’t be the first professional athlete to sweep the beautiful blonde off of her feet. She previously dated Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps after meeting in Las Vegas.

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POLICE REPORT: “Michael Phelps Did Not Show Any Signs Of Alcohol Use” At Crash Scene


Posted on Aug 17, 2009 @ 12:13PM - 2 comments
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The City of Baltimore PD has released its “Follow Up” report on Michael Phelps car crash and RadarOnline.com has it.

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As we first reported on August 13, the Olympic swimming champ was driving his Cadillac Escalade when he collided with another vehicle in an intersection.

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NEW DETAILS: No Charges In Michael Phelps Car Accident


Posted on Aug 14, 2009 @ 11:14AM - 3 comments
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A police spokesperson in Baltimore, Maryland told RadarOnline.com on Friday that no charges and no citation will be issued in connection with a car accident involving Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps on Thursday night.

Police say Phelps was behind the wheel of a Cadillac Escalade when it collided with another car in an intersection in Baltimore around 9 p.m. Thursday.  While the superstar swimmer and his two passengers were not injured, the female driver of the second car was said to be “shaken up” and was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

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BREAKING NEWS: Michael Phelps In Car Crash


Posted on Aug 13, 2009 @ 11:07PM - 1 comment
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Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps got into a car accident in Baltimore on Thursday night after colliding with another car in an intersection around 9 pm. While the swimmer and his two passengers were uninjured, the female driver of the second car was taken to the hospital as a precaution.

While the investigation is ongoing, alcohol- at least on Phelps’ part- is not thought to be a factor. Though he was questioned at the scene, Phelps was not given a field sobriety test.

Police spokesperson Anthony Gulgielmi confirmed Phelps was behind the wheel of a Cadillac Escalade and had been sent home around 10:45 pm. The accident occurred at the Calvert and Biddle intersection in downtown Baltimore. The female driver of the Honda Accord was said to have been “shaken up.”

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ESPY Awards: Phelps Swims Away With Major Honors


Posted on Jul 16, 2009 @ 07:32AM - Add a comment
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Michael Phelps' whirlwind year, defined by a lot of gold -- and a little green -- was enough to establish the swimming superstar as the year's best male athlete at Wednesday's ESPY Awards in Los Angeles, an Oscar-esque ceremony for the sports set.

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The 24-year-old Baltimore native, who won a record-eight gold medals during an epic run at last summer's Olympics in Beijing, was also honored with the award for best record-setting performance.

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EXCLUSIVE VIDEO: Michael Phelps Making A Splash on Dancing With The Stars?


Posted on Jul 16, 2009 @ 07:03AM - Add a comment
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Which athlete will dance their way onto our TVs screens next season?

That’s what RadarOnline.com’s special correspondent, former Miss USA Rachel Smith, asked at the 2009 ESPY Awards taping Wednesday night in Los Angeles.

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Michael Phelps Sets New Record


Posted on Jun 21, 2009 @ 02:10PM - Add a comment
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Despite his recent personal mess, Michael Phelps has a new personal best.

The mustached athlete, made famous last year for claiming an historic eight Olympic gold medals, continues to push himself beyond limits--on Saturday, he shaved one tenth of a second off of his swim time for the 100-meter butterfly.

Donning a full body suit, Phelps beat his own previous time and competitors in Montreal, at the Canada Cup.

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