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Biggest Headline of 2008: Paul Newman Passes Away

PopSugar — Sun, 28 Dec 2008 06:00:00 -0800

We've been counting down the biggest headlines of 2008, and we'll be revealing more throughout the month of December. We hope you enjoy this look back at some of the posts and stories that created the most buzz throughout the year.

Early in 2008, rumors began to circulate that legendary actor Paul Newman's health was in decline. The stories persisted despite assurances that he was "doing nicely." As a friend let it slip that he was battling cancer, it began to appear that Paul was, in fact, seriously ill.

The chatter proved to be sadly accurate - Paul Newman passed away at his home in Westport, CT on September 27 after waging a private battle against cancer. As his family and friends remembered the actor and race car enthusiast, we took a look back at his storied life and career. The 10-time Academy Award nominee was famous for his many films, including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cool Hand Luke and Road to Perdition. He was equally revered for his extensive philanthropy, which included the non-profit food empire he ran with his daughter Nell, Newman's Own, and his Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp for seriously ill children.

Tributes continued to mount for the man who was unanimously loved in Hollywood for his kindness and charity, and Paul's memory is certain to live on.

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Sugar Bits - Madonna and A-Rod Have Dinner Together

Molly — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 09:30:55 -0700

Madonna and Alex Rodriguez, who were suspected of having some sort of affair before his recently settled divorce, were seen eating a dinner for two at Dos Caminos Third Avenue restaurant in NYC last night. - Us Weekly
Despite recent rumors, Elisabeth Hasselbeck is not leaving The View to work for Fox News. - E! Online
Broadway theaters will dim their lights today at curtain time in memory of Paul Newman. - AP
Sharon Stone denied that she wanted to give her son Botox injections for his feet; her attorney called this a "complete fabrication". - People
Howard Stern and Beth Ostrosky are getting married tonight at a 180-guest sitdown dinner at Le Cirque restaurant in NYC, and Mark Consuelos will perform the ceremony. - Page Six
Sandra Bernhard denied she made the joke that Sarah Palin would be gang raped and said the whole thing has been blown out of proportion. - AP
Dancing With the Stars winner and Indy car driver Helio Castroneves was indicted and charged with conspiracy for not paying taxes on more than $5 million. - TMZ

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PopSugar — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:00:31 -0700

David Letterman's touching tribute to Paul Newman - Molly.OnSugar
Anne Hathaway is putting dating on hold - MSN Hot Gossip
Janet Jackson is out of the hospital - TMZ
Guess who is showing off her new engagement ring? - Pink Is the New Blog
Dita Von Teese teases Paris - JustJared
Heath's insurance still wants info from Mary-Kate - D-Listed
Check out Megan Fox in How to Lose Friends and Alienate People - Egotastic
Elizabeth Hurley is in the pink - Hollywood Tuna
More details on Scarlett and Ryan's wedding - Lainey Gossip
Vanessa Hudgens gets herself a house - Hollywood Rag
Phoebe Price is a lady - IDLYITW
Lindsay Lohan puts her fanny pack to good use - cityrag
Michael Phelps gets wax-ified!e - popbytes
Michael Buble is still heartbroken over Emily Blunt - I'm Not Obsessed
Spotted: Eleanor Waldorf sits Anna Wintour in the second row! - Vanity Fair

Sugar Bits - Julia Roberts and More to Honor Paul Newman

PopSugar — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 09:30:51 -0700

Julia Roberts, Tom Hanks, and Sean Penn will honor the late Paul Newman at a benefit for his charities at Davies Symphony Hall in San Francisco on Oct. 27. - Us Weekly
Eagle Eye opened at the top spot at the box office this weekend, bringing in $29.2 million, as the fourth best September debut. Nights in Rodanthe snagged the second spot with $13.6 million. - BuzzSugar
The NFL and NBC have confirmed the rumors that Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will play at the 2009 Super Bowl halftime show in Tampa on Feb. 1. - AP
Photos have surfaced of Heather Locklear during her DUI arrest this weekend. - TMZ
Kanye will not be charged with felony counts after his attack on a paparazzi at LAX airport earlier this month. - AP
Matilda's trustee is suing Heath Ledger's life insurance company because they are delaying paying out the $10 million policy until they investigate whether he committed suicide, despite his death being ruled accidental by police. - TMZ
ICYMI Ryan Reynolds and Scarlett Johansson got married at a remote wilderness resort in Vancouver on Saturday.

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Remembering Paul Newman

PopSugar — Sun, 28 Sep 2008 10:31:26 -0700

On Friday, Paul Newman passed away at the age of 83 in his home in CT with friends and family by his side. In this slideshow, we take a look back at the Hollywood legend and philanthropist who touched so many lives. From striking a pose in the Florida Keys during his directorial debut, Rachel Rachel, to helping sick children and donating multi-millions from his various charities, Paul Newman lived an amazingly full life, and he will be greatly missed.
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RIP Paul Newman

PopSugar — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 10:19:36 -0700

Last night the legendary screen actor and philanthropist passed away at the age of 83. Paul was surrounded by friends and family when he passed at his home in Westport, CT, after battling cancer. Few details were released by his publicist just as his illness was kept under the radar since suspicions rose earlier this year. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, actress Joanne Woodward, and their five daughters and grandchildren.

Paul was nominated for 10 Academy Awards and directed and starred in films including Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, and Road to Perdition. Paul won his first Oscar with The Color of Money as well as two additional honorary awards. He was one of the most charitable men in Hollywood with his food empire, Newman's Own, and as a co-founder of the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a summer camp for seriously ill children.

As well as one of the most giving, he was also arguably the coolest man in Hollywood, who raced cars and flashed those baby blue eyes. He remained married to his longtime sweetheart for over 50 years and stayed away from the Hollywood scene. He will be greatly missed.
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Sugar Bits - Oprah Is Forbes's No. 1 Most Powerful Celebrity

PopSugar — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 09:30:38 -0700

Forbes's Celebrity 100 List was released yesterday, with Oprah Winfrey at the No. 1 spot and Tiger Woods in a distant second. David Beckham, Angelina, and Brad all also made the top 10. - Forbes
A winner was chosen last night on Top Chef; are you pleased with the results? - YumSugar
Madonna's estranged brother, Christopher Ciccone, wrote a tell-all expose about the star. The book, which is reportedly "graphic and devastating," is due to come out next month. - Page Six
Coldplay has postponed the start of its tour by two weeks due to production delays. It will now kick off on July 14. - Billboard
The controversy over Paul Newman's cancer continues with a close friend of his admitting, then retracting, Paul's cancer diagnosis. - AP
While Amy Winehouse is in Russia to perform at a gala, two people were charged in London for supplying drugs to Amy in connection with the video of her smoking crack. - AP

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Sugar Bits - Paul Newman Responds to Cancer Rumors

PopSugar — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 09:29:39 -0700

Rather than confirm or deny the cancer rumors, Paul Newman says that he is "doing nicely," while other reports indicate he has donated $120 million to charity. - AP
Jennifer Lopez had a private meeting with Barack Obama, and rumor has it she might be writing a song for the Presidential nominee. - CitizenSugar
As previously rumored, David Spade and his ex-girlfriend Jillian Grace are expecting a baby girl who is set to arrive in late Summer. -InTouch
Shia LaBeouf is embarrassed about the antigay slur he used toward a friend that was revealed in a YouTube video of a party he attended a few years ago. – E! Online
Timbaland and his girlfriend, Monique Idlett, were married on Tuesday in Virginia by a family pastor while wearing sweats, but their formal ceremony is set for June 22. - Us Magazine
Even though they weren't invited to Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's wedding, friends of the couple have been informed they can buy gifts for Mariah and Nick from their registry at Bergdorf Goodman. -Page Six
Brooke Hogan admits that she is freaked out about her 48-year-old mother dating a 19-year-old boy. - E! Online

Julia and Dave Take On Conan Together

PopSugar — Wed, 10 Jun 2009 12:30:10 -0700

Julia Roberts flashed a smiled and waved to fans as she headed into The Late Show last night in NYC. She sat down with Dave to talk about his recent wedding, as well as her participation in a benefit for her friend Paul Newman's Hole in the Wall Gang camp. Julia and Dave seem to go way back, and the pair laughed their way through the interview as Julia gave him a hard time for eyeing her up during her last visit. They'll have something else to be happy about today - her presence helped Dave beat The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien in the ratings for the first time. Check out a video of Julia and Dave after the jump.

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Birthday Wishes For Pretty Woman Julia and Retiring Joaquin

PopSugar — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 15:00:14 -0700

After posing for photos on the red carpet, Julia Roberts, Casey Affleck, Bruce Willis, and Tom Hanks were just a handful of the A-listers who performed last night in honor of Paul Newman. Joined on stage by the children from the Painted Turtle Camp, the actors got into costume and character as Jack Nicholson narrated The World of Nick Adams. While remembering Paul was a key element of the night, there were also plenty of jokes. Julia Roberts even touched on her role in Pretty Woman and when asked about a sequel, she said, "No one wants to see an old hooker! Do they?" While Julia was busy rejecting sequel ideas, Joaquin Phoenix declared that he's quitting acting entirely to focus on his music career. Both Julia and Joaquin are celebrating birthdays today, but it seems as if helping others is top of mind these days.

To see an awkward video with Joaquin declaring his quitting and lot more photos including Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Sean Penn, and others, just read more.

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