Beyonce's Hospital Denies Report Singer Rented Entire Maternity Floor For $1.3 Million

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 2:45pm PDT       By X17 Staff

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Now that Beyonce and Jay-Z's baby girl Blue Ivy Carter has arrived, Lenox Hill Hospital in New York is clearing the air about "inaccurate media reports regarding the presence of the Carter family at the hospital."

In a statement, the hospital writes:

    "Lenox Hill Hospital and its staff were delighted to welcome the Carter family for the birth of their firstborn on Saturday evening, but we are troubled by the misinformation being circulated in some news media reports. The suggestion that the couple paid $1.3 million to rent an entire maternity floor is simply not true. The family is housed in an executive suite at the hospital and is being billed the standard rate for those accommodations. Our executive suites are available for any patient, including the food service and amenities provided to the Carter family."


Various online reports claimed hospital workers placed tape over security cameras and also that employees working in the maternity ward were required to turn over cell phones when they clocked in.

The statement went on to say:

    "The family does have its own security detail on site. However, the hospital has been and continues to be in control of managing all security at the facility. We have made every effort to ensure minimal disruption to other families experiencing the births of their own children over the past three days. No security plan that we or the Carters' security team put in place would have prevented or delayed families from gaining access to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and to date, no families have complained to the hospital about being denied access to the NICU."


Jay-Z and Beyonce released a statement on Monday saying baby Blue Ivy "was delivered naturally at a healthy 7 lbs and it was the best experience of both of our lives. Her birth was emotional and extremely peaceful, we are in heaven. We are thankful to everyone for all your prayers, well wishes, love and support."

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Katie Holmes Can't Stop Dancing

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 1:50pm PDT       By X17 Staff

Seems as though Katie Holmes finds dancing therapeutic!

Tom Cruise's wifey was in a great mood while leaving her dance class in Hollywood.

Over the past month, Suri's mom has been hitting her Hollywood rehearsal studio hard and really working up a sweat! After seeing her on the dance floor, there's no doubt in our minds that the Don't Be Afraid Of The Dark actress is flexible!

Katie has been heavily involved with dance for years and is the co-founder of the Dizzy Feet Foundation which encourages the advancement of dance in children.

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See more of Ms. Holmes dancing her butt off in our gallery below.



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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley Has A Girls' Night With Leonardo DiCaprio's Ladylove Erin Heatherton

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 1:12pm PDT       By X17 Staff

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Over the weekend Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Leonardo DiCaprio's new girlfriend Erin Heatherton were photographed out and about in Hollywood, and it looks like they had a blast hitting the town.

Not only did Leo let Erin drive his black Lexus for the evening, but it sounds like things are getting serious between the two. It was recently reported that Leo has already introduced Erin to his mother Irmelin, and a source told the New York Post, "The meeting went well and [mom] and Erin were seen laughing. Leo and Erin seemed really happy."

Rosie and Erin have been friends for years, and in a recent interview Erin revealed that Jason Statham's main squeeze is one of her "best friends in the world." Aww!

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Kirsten Dunst Gets Extended Restraining Order Against French Stalker

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 12:41pm PDT       By X17 Staff

dunst-stalker-news.jpgA judge has granted Kirsten Dunst an extended restraining order against Jean Christophe Prudhon, whom the actress claims has been stalking her.

Prudhon, 51, is from France, but he allegedly traveled to Los Angeles on several occasions and sat outside of Dunst's home in his car.

Additionally, Dunst has accused Prudhon of making hundreds of phone calls and writing letters to her, and she even claims he harassed her mother, who is also included in the restraining order.

Prudhon is required to stay at least 100 yards away from Dunst for the next three years.

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Jay-Z Opens Up About Beyonce's Miscarriage In New Song About Baby Blue

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 11:55am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Jay-Z and Beyonce's little girl, Blue Ivy Carter, is already featured on one of daddy's songs!

The 42-year-old "Empire State Of Mind" singer recorded a new track called "Glory" and posted it on his website Life + Times. The catchy song, co-produced with Pharrell, features the cries of the baby girl born just two days ago.

In the song, Jay talks about a past miscarriage that his wife suffered before they conceived baby Blue. He raps:

    "Last time the miscarriage was tragic / We was afraid you'd disappear but nah baby you're magic."


Listen to the entire song below!

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Has Jamie Bell Proposed To Evan Rachel Wood?

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 11:40am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Jamie Bell and Evan Rachel Wood seem to be getting serious and fast. In fact, could they already be engaged after dating for less than one year?

While leaving Papaya King in Hollywood over the weekend with her beau, Ms. Wood flashed some bling on her ring finger while getting into a cab.

A source close to the couple recently told Us Weekly, "They have been shopping for rings for at least a month."

Bell, 25, and Wood, 24, dated for a year back in 2006 and recently reconnected. When they first dated five year ago, the two stars both got matching tattoos. The couple met on the set of Green Day's "Wake Me Up When September Ends" music video back in 2005.

This would be Wood's second engagement. In January 2010, the actress was briefly engaged to rocker Marilyn Manson.

Reps for both stars have not yet answered our requests for comment.

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Prince William And Kate Middleton Are Truly Red Carpet Royalty

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 11:10am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Prince William and Kate Middleton attended the London premiere of War Horse last night, and the duo looked absolutely divine as they posed for pictures on the red carpet.

While Duchess Kate smiled for the cameras and chatted with fans before heading in to the theater, director Steven Spielberg revealed that his wife, actress Kate Capshaw, was passing tissues to her at one point during the film! Spielberg told BBC he noticed Kate wiping her eyes, "but I didn't want to intrude on her experience of watching War Horse so I never glanced over."

The royal couple later hosted a reception at the Queen's Gallery at Buckingham Palace, and they raised several hundred thousand dollars for the Foundation of Prince William and Prince Harry.

In other royal news, Kate celebrates her 30th birthday today, so it looks like she'll have another opportunity to get all glammed up tonight! Wonder what Wills is going to do for his lady love for her big 3-0?

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Charlie Sheen Tells Reporters He's "Not Crazy Anymore", Begins Casting For New Show

Posted on Mon Jan 9th, 2012 10:35am PDT       By X17 Staff

charlie-sheen-not-crazy-cas.jpgAfter spending time with ex-wife Denise Richards and their daughters Sam and Lola over the holidays, Charlie Sheen is ready to get back to work!

At last night's Fox TCAs, Sheen told reporters that he's in a much better place mentally and he's eager to get started on his new show, Anger Management. "I'm not crazy any more. That was an episode," Sheen said. "I think I'm a different person than I was yesterday. Everything is a lot more mellow and focused and much more rooted in reality."

Anger Management begins shooting in March, and though Sheen and his co-producers have yet to cast the major roles on the show, showrunner Bruce Helford told the press, “Everyone in the world calls to say they want to do that show. Everyone wants to come in and play a therapy patient.” As for Sheen’s character, it will be “considerably more complex” than any of his previous roles, according to Helford. Sheen added to THR, "I just wanted to do a show and play a character that dealt with more mature themes and stuff that actually exists in the real world. A lot of times on the other show I felt like we were servicing the comedy and not allowing it to come out of character situations."

"I've been at this 30 years," Sheen continued. "It's nice to be in a situation where the people I'm working with are excited about my input. That wasn't the case for a long time." While that seems like a bit of a dig at his former Two and a Half Men crew, Sheen isn't opposed to making peace with former boss Chuck Lorre. "At some point we are going to have to get some closure there," he added.

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