Celebrity Cookbooks

Celebrity cookbooks

Some actors cross over to become singers, some singers cross over to be actors, but can actors and singers cross over to be chefs? A “Desperate Housewife” is trying to cash in on the foodie craze with her new cookbook. See which other celebrities have whipped up culinary tales.

Eva Longoria
On the heels of a divorce from this basketball star, the actress and restaurant owner is branching out as a chef .Her new cookbook combines family recipes and techniques from her travels.

Gwyneth Paltrow
This Academy Award-winning actress shares recipes and stories inspired by her late director/producer father .Recipes include healthy cooking for her family including her rocker husband, and how to cook with love.

Ted Nugent
The “Motor City Madman” rocker has a passion for more than music. He’s an avid hunter and has crafted a cookbook on how to cook up a recent kill.

Victoria Gotti
The daughter of a famous mobster shares Italian recipes in her cookbook that brings the family together. The book also gives tips on entertaining and how to prepare a traditional Italian Sunday dinner.

‘Desperate Housewives’
The women of Wisteria Lane get in the kitchen with recipes inspired by the character’s home life and style. Expect quick recipes from Lynette,simple recipes from Susan and gourmet dinners from Bree.

Coolio
Taken from his web show “Cookin with Coolio”,the 90’s rapper puts his recipes into an unconventional cookbook. Learn how to make “Bro-Ghetti,”
“Cold Shrimpin,’” and other recipes.

Amy Sedaris
A tip for this entertaining guide and cookbook  is not taking it seriously. Written by the actress, writer and comedian  it’s a spin on Martha Stewart-types and brings hospitality tips to the average person.

Miss Piggy
The Muppet diva calls on a few of her celebrity friends including a funny woman, a dancing 70’s star, and a late screen legend, for recipes in her cookbook. Wonder if any dare to include a pork recipe.

Emilio & Gloria Estefan
The Cuban-American music duo  married for over 30 years, has put together a book of authentic recipes from Cuba.Cue up one of Gloria’s songs and dabble with the recipes for a Cuban flavor.

Tammy Wynette
The late country-music queen  channeled her country rootsin a cookbook of Southern-inspired recipes. Released before another popular southern chef cornered the southern cooking market, the book stands by her family’s history of cooking.

Trisha Yearwood
The country-music singer recently released her second cookbook of family recipes from a southern upbringing. She also gets a helping hand from her famous country singing husband and shares a few of his favorite recipes.

April quotables

April quotables

April quotables
From birth certificates, to soap operas, to natural disasters — see which sound bites and snippets made big headlines this month.

Barack Obama
The president signaled his intent to run for re-election in 2012, explaining to supporters:

"We've always known that lasting change wouldn't come quickly or easily."

Gwyneth Paltrow
Paltrow has exposed herself as quite the music lover lately (watch her channel her inner pop star). In an interview on Jay-Z’s blog, she explained that she even has a penchant for gangsta rap:

"It was an accident that I learned every word of 'Straight Outta Compton.' "

Raul Castro
Cuba’s 79-year-old president — now replacing his older brother — addressed the country’s past woes and spoke of the need for future reforms:

"Two plus two is four. Never five, much less six or seven – as we have sometimes pretended."

Hillary Clinton
Secretary of State Clinton was in Seoul speaking with South Korea’s foreign minister about future trade opportunities:

"…The truth is: We know we can do more if we can lower the barriers to trade between our countries."

Susan Lucci
When news broke that her long-running soap opera was being canceled, Lucci handled press inquiries with aplomb:

"I'm looking forward to all kinds of new and exciting opportunities."

Sarah Palin
Former Alaska Gov. Palin defended Wisconsin’s governor and his controversial new bill at a rally riddled with hecklers:

"Hey, folks! He's trying to save your jobs and your pensions!"

Jan Brewer
The governor of Arizona vetoed the so-called ‘birther’ bill:

"This is a bridge too far."

Kobe Bryant
Angry with a referee during a game the Lakers guard spat out a gay slur in his direction. He later said:

"What I said last night should not be taken literally."

Mayor Nicholas Valentine
Valentine’s city was the site of a grizzly scene, wherein a 25-year-old mother intentionally drove herself and her four children into the Hudson River.

"We are talking about a tragedy in this city that is probably second to none."

Madonna
Recent rumors emerged that the FBI was investigating the singer’s African children’s charity. She had her agent quickly refute the budding scandal:

"As we have said previously, Raising Malawi is currently undergoing a series of positive changes in an effort to serve more children."

John Boehner
The Republican House speaker helped come up with a last-minute spending bill that would avert a governmental crisis.

"This bill is not perfect. It is no cause for celebration. It is just one step."

Glenn Beck
FOX News Channel announced that Beck’s talk show  would come to an end this year.

"I will continue to tell the story and I will be showing other ways for us to connect."

Jamie Foxx
During a late-night appearance  the comedian joked that President Obama needs to work on his dancing skills:

"He's got to be able to represent America in any dance-related diplomatic situations that may arise."

Tina Fey
Fey announced that she and her husband are expecting their second child, but they’re in no rush to find out the child’s gender:

"We're going to find out ... never. Not even after it's born. I'm just going to see what it chooses to wear to prom."

Donald Trump
During a morning-show interview Trump brought up the question of the president’s citizenship.

"Maybe I'm going to do the tax returns when Obama does his birth certificate."

Bev Perdue
The governor of North Carolina was shocked when she surveyed the damage left by the storm system that recently blew through the state:

"I’ve never seen anything like it. It was like paper doll houses that were collapsed."

Nicolas Cage
Cage is said to have taunted police officers here, shortly before he was detained.

"Why don't you just arrest me?"

Jennifer Aniston
Aniston joked in a UK magazine that she could solve all of the romance rumors with just one phone call:

"I could call up George, say, 'Hon, let's just get hitched and have kids ...'"

Jarneshia Broussard
Broussard, a 5-year-old Texas kindergartener  heard the sound of gunfire in her school’s cafeteria:

"I knew it was a gun because a gun goes 'pow.’"

Jennifer Lopez
The reality-show judge received a glowing title and explained how she prefers to flaunt low-maintenance beauty:

"Just being able to touch my face and rub my eyes and put my fingers in my hair and not having to worry about messing it up, it’s so much better."

stars other talents

stars other talents

stars other talents. An actress who vied for a spot in the Olympics, a pop legend who paints, an actor-turned-blues singer & more celebs with secret skills up their famous sleeves.Find out her hidden talent and check out other multitalented stars.

Madonna
Known for her wild girl image as a singer and actress, Madonna has turned her attention to a new audience — children. What is her hidden talent?

Paul McCartney
Paul McCartney was a member of one of the most famous bands in the world. Which Beatles song is the most covered ditty in the world? He uses his artistic creativity in other ways, too, with this hidden talent.

Condoleezza Rice
Condoleezza Rice spent four years as Secretary of State and has a background in academia at an Ivy League university.

Gwyneth Paltrow
Oscar-winning star Gwyneth Paltrow recently added singing to her résumé and even rapped on a popular musical TV show. Watch her performance. She’s expanded her talents to the culinary arts, as well.

Hugh Laurie
Hugh Laurie is well-known for his Golden Globe-winning role in a medical drama series. But his talents also extend to the musical variety and he released a blues album this year.

Jane Seymour
Television and movie star Jane Seymour finished in sixth place on a dancing competition.

Geena Davis
Actress and activist Geena Davis has had notable roles in classics such as "Thelma and Louise" and Beetlejuice. But she is also shooting bull's-eyes with a bow and arrow.

James Franco
As an actor, director, filmmaker, author and student, James Franco is one of the hardest working men in Hollywood. His many side projects have earned him this nickname. He also has a passion for art.

Stephen King
Award-winning author Stephen King has published more than 50 books, many of which are set in his home state. He and a group of other writers jam together.

Tipper Gore
Former second lady Tipper Gore made headlines as an activist with a music watchdog center when she campaigned to label records with profane language. She has gained attention for another form of media.

2011 Grammy Awards Winners

If you slept under a rock all day, you missed The Grammys. I'm mentally fried from live-blogging the event over at Idolator, but here are some performances, plus some main winners...

Lady Gaga, "Born This Way"



Cee Lo Green & Gwyneth Paltrow, "Forget You (aka Fuck You)"



Rihanna & Drake, "What's My Name"



Rihanna, Eminem, Skylar Grey & Dr. Dre, "Love The Way You Lie/I Need A Doctor"



Album Of The Year: The Suburbs - Arcade Fire
Song Of The Year: "Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum
Record Of The Year: "Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum
Best New Artist: Esperanza Spalding
Pop Vocal Album: The Fame Monster - Lady Gaga
Female Pop Vocal Performance: "Bad Romance" - Lady Gaga 
Male Pop Vocal Performance: "Just The Way You Are" - Bruno Mars 
Pop Vocal Performance, Duo Or Group: "Hey Soul Sister (Live) - Train 
Pop Collaboration: "Imagine" - Herbie Hancock, Pink, India.Arie, Seal
Short Form Music Video: "Bad Romance" - Lady Gaga  
Dance Recording: "Only Girl (In The World)" - Rihanna
Dance/Electronic Album: La Roux - La Roux
Remixed Recording, Non-Classical: "Revolver" - Madonna 
Country Album: Need You Now - Lady Antebellum
Country Song: "Need You Now" - Lady Antebellum 
Rap Album: Recovery - Eminem
Rap Song: "Empire State Of Mind" - Jay-Z feat. Alicia Keys 
Rock Album: The Resistance - Muse 
Rock Song: "Angry World" - Neil Young
Alternative Music Album: Brothers - The Black Keys
R&B Album: Wake Up! - John Legend and The Roots
R&B Song: "Shine"- John Legend and The Roots 
R&B Male Vocal Performance: "There Goes My Baby" - Usher
R&B Female Vocal Performance: "Bittersweet" - Fantasia
R&B Vocal Performance, Duo Or Group: "Solider Of Love" - Sade
Urban/Alternative Performance: "Fuck You" - Cee Lo Green

U.S. Chart Roundup: Rihanna Makes Hot 100 History With "Only Girl (In The World)"

This week Rihanna not only becomes the first female singer to nab four #1 singles within one year on the Billboard Hot 100, she's also the first artist ever to have the first single from an album top the chart after the second single did.

Yes, RiRi's "Only Girl (In The World)" has finally inched its way to the top spot, two weeks after her second Loud single "What's My Name" was #1. Earlier this year she ruled with both her hooker jam "Rude Boy" and Eminem's "Love The Way You Lie."

Meanwhile, over on the Top 200, Rihanna settles for a #3 debut with Loud, behind Susan Boyle's The Gift (#1 for a second week) and 10-year-old Pittsburgh native/America's Got Talent runner-up Jackie Evancho's O Holy Night (#2). That's right—bow to SuBo's powerful thong, you amateurs!

Back on the Hot 100, just behind Rihanna is Pink's "Raise Your Glass" at #2. Her only other single to chart higher (not counting collaborative cover "Lady Marmalade" or shit "We Are The World 25") is "So What", which reached #1 two years ago.

It's annoying to think of that time period in the early '00s where labels by and large weren't offering CD singles in the U.S., and the iTunes store wasn't around yet. Because surely "Get The Party Started" would have been a #1 hit, rather than peaking at #4 on airplay alone? At any rate, Pink's Greatest Hits...So Far!!! debuts at #14 this week over on the Top 200.

Cee Lo Green's "Fuck You" finally cracks the Top 10 (#9), likely thanks to last week's episode of Glee. Gwyneth Paltrow's own tame version of "Forget You" from the episode debuts at #11.



And, hey—maybe this will pave a highly fuckable path for Enrique Iglesias' new single, "Tonight (I'm Fuckin' You)"?

On a final single note, Michael Jackson and Akon's duet "Hold My Hand" debuts at #84. Currently it's up to #30 at the iTunes store. Will this will become MJ's first Top 40 hit in nearly 10 years, Jacko fans? Eeeeeeeeeeee-Heeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

And on a final album note, 2010 American Idol winner Lee DeWyze appears to be dead on arrival. His debut LP Live It Up pretty much kicked the bucket with its #19 debut.

The U.S. Top 10:

1. "Only Girl (In The World)" - Rihanna *1 week*
2. "Raise Your Glass" - Pink
3. "Like A G6" - Far*East Movement
4. "We R Who We R" - Ke$ha
5. "Just A Dream" - Nelly 
6. "Firework" - Katy Perry 
7. "Just The Way You Are" - Bruno Mars
8. "What's My Name" - Rihanna feat. Drake
9. "Fuck You" - Cee Lo Green
10. "Bottoms Up" - Trey Songz feat. Nicki Minaj

Gwyneth Paltrow Glee Appearance: Gwyneth Paltrow Sings “Forget You” on Glee (Video)

Gwyneth Paltrow will appear on the next week’s Glee.

Gwyneth Paltrow performing “Country Strong” at the 44th Annual CMA Awards on Nov. 10, 2010 (picture)

Gwyneth Paltrow plays a substitute Glee club teacher named Holly Holliday when Mr. Shuester gets sick on the FOX hit November 16.

The 38-year-old Oscar-winning actress, who also performed at the CMA Awards Wednesday night, will sing "Forget You" - a censored version of Cee-Lo Green's "F--k You" on the upcoming episode.

Here is a sneak peek of Gwyneth Paltrow’s appearance on Glee and check it out below:

Gwyneth Paltrow singing Forget You on Glee (Video)