Jose Baez Shopping Casey Anthony Interview to Networks

Casey Anthony's lawyer Jose Baez is reportedly at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in New York City, holding meetings with all of the major TV networks.

NBC, ABC and CBS are all competing for the first interview with the accused child murderer, and you can bet HUGE dollar amounts are involved.

Sources connected with the negotiations say there is a "big price tag."

The networks don't technically pay for interviews, however, they can offer to license photos and other material and pay whatever amount Baez asks.

NBC, which is paying for Baez's hotel room, looks like the frontrunner, but ABC is in the game, while CBS "is a distant third" to land the sit-down.

Baez spent part of last night in the hotel bar with famed lawyer Mark Geragos, whose clients include or included Michael Jackson, Susan McDougal (Whitewater), Greg Anderson (BALCO), Winona Ryder, Scott Peterson and Chris Brown.

Geragos, who is well-versed in high-profile cases and tricky negotiations such as this, reportedly gave Baez some advice in reaching a deal.

Whether or not Casey Anthony is back in Florida already, it looks like she'll only be in hiding - and flat broke - for so long.

The Top-Earning American Idol Star Is ...

Forbes has released its annual list of the top earning American Idol stars, and Carrie Underwood leads the whole field by leaps and bounds.

In fact, the country star earned so much more than any other Idol, the top four money-makers after Carrie barely eclipse her total combined.

Below is the list of top Idol earners from May 2010-May 2011. Note the lack of the last three winners of the competition from the top 10 ...

1. Carrie Underwood – $20 million
2. (tie) Adam Lambert and Chris Daughtry – $6 million
4. Fantasia Barrino – $4 million
5. Jordin Sparks – $3 million
6. Kelly Clarkson – $2.5 million
7. Jennifer Hudson – $2 million
8. Kellie Pickler – $1.8 million
9. Clay Aiken – $1.5 million
10. (tie) Katharine McPhee, David Archuleta, David Cook – $1 million

Celebrity Hair Affair: Katy Perry Goes Blonde!

Katy Perry has quite a lot of fun as it is ... will she have even more now that she's gone blonde? The singer revealed her new locks on MTV Thursday.

After nabbing nine MTV VMA nominations, Perry revealed that she was actually striving for this very color during her recent redhead phase.

"So I didn't get to the exact color I wanted from being black for so long!," she Tweeted. "2get to goal I have 2b GINGER for 3WKS."

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Maria Shriver, Arnold Schwarzenegger Issue Joint Statement on Injured Son; Prognosis Good

Despite their impending divorce and all the upheaval in their lives, Maria Shriver and Arnold Schwarzenegger are forming a united front this week.

"A few days ago our son Christopher suffered an accident at the beach," the estranged duo said in a statement after Christopher was hospitalized.

"While it has been a very scary week, Christopher is surrounded by his family and friends. He is a brave boy and is expected to make a full recovery."

Christopher, 13, was boogie boarding on Sunday in Malibu, when something went wrong and he suffered a collapsed lung, broken bones and broken ribs.

Maria was with him on the beach at the time of the accident, says the source. His parents extend their gratitude to those providing their son's care.

"On behalf of our entire family, we sincerely thank the paramedics and lifeguards who responded so swiftly as well as all the doctors, nurses, emergency room and hospital staff who have cared for our son," the statement continues.

"They have been extraordinary to him and to us. We thank everyone for their thoughts and prayers and ask for respect and privacy for our family."

Get well soon, Chris.

THG Week in Review: July 16-22, 2011

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Welcome to THG's Week in Review! Below, our staff takes a look back at the stories, stars and scandals that made these last seven days so memorable.

If you don't already, you can FOLLOW THG on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 news. Day in and day out, let us be your #1 celebrity gossip source!

Now, a rundown of the week that was at The Hollywood Gossip:

• Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony announced they are splitting up.
• The death of Rebecca Nalepa has the police and public guessing.
• Jenelle Evans tested positive for drugs, violating probation.
• Casey Anthony is in hiding, having been released from jail.
• Lamar Odom was involved in a fatal car accident.
• John Edwards was ordered to repay $2.3 million.

• Doug Hutchison and Courtney Stodden continue to creep peeps out.
• Angelina Jolie totally wears the pants in that relationship. Not Brad.
• Paris Hilton walked out of a Good Morning America interview.
• Chris Brown is being called the neighbor from hell.
• Kate Middleton tabloid reports will not cease.
• Rebecca Black actually has another song.
• Octomom really does hate babies.

 
Rupert Murdoch: Attacked by Protestor!

• Testifying about the News Corp scandal, Rupert Murdoch was pied.
• This kid Tyler Hadley allegedly killed his folks, then threw a party.
• One-of-a-kind Kim Kardashian is suing her Old Navy doppelganger.
• Khloe also threw an engagement party for Kim and future Mr. Kim.
• The Bachelorette hometown dates were heartbreaking for some.
• Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo got married in secret!
• Ivanka Trump welcomed her first child, a daughter.

 
Elin Nordegren and New Boyfriend

• Elin Nordegren and Jamie Dingman are totally, officially a couple!
• Despite his shady past relationship with Rachel Uchitel, no less!
• In other Uchitel news, girl repaid Tiger Woods' hush money.
• Katy Perry and Russell Brand denied any marital problems.
• Demi Lovato and Ryan Phillippe are rumored to be dating.
• Caroline Wozniacki and Rory McIlroy may be an item.
• Lady Gaga and Luc Carl are back on.

Bel Ami Movie Trailer: The Seductive Robert Pattinson!

Robert Pattinson will be doing more than just knocking up Bella Swan this year.

While fans geek out over the Breaking Dawn birth scene that hit the Internet today, the first official trailer for Bel Ami has also been released.

Pattinson portrays Georges Duroy in that film, a man from the 1890s who rose to fame and wealth by seducing a number of women. Among them, on screen at least: Uma Thurman, Christina Ricci, and Kristin Scott Thomas. The movie is based on a Guy de Maupassant novel and comes out in late 2011.

 
Bel Ami Trailer

Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra: Evicted!

Teen Mom lovers/parents/step-siblings Catelynn Lowell and Tyler Baltierra have been evicted from their apartment in Marine City, Michigan.

The reason? Not paying rent. That'll do it.

The 19-year-olds, who gave their daughter Carly up for adoption, signed the least last August. The big move was even featured on Teen Mom.

Ah, the wonderment of their own place ... it didn't last long.

But, according to court documents, they stopped paying rent in December, so their landlord gave them an eviction notice and took them to court.

It didn't turn out well for the pair. Catelynn and Tyler forfeited their $450 security deposit, paid an additional $450 in back rent and moved out.

No word on where Catelynn and Tyler plan to live next. Just hope they don't decide to bring on Jenelle Evans as a roommate. Talk about a mess!

In Time Movie Trailer: Justin Timberlake as an Action Star?

Justin Timberlake can make us laugh.

He can make us swoon.

But can he make us sit on the edge of our seat and wonder what will happen next? The singer/actor will attempt to do so later this year, starring in In Time along with Amanda Seyfried, Alex Pettyfer and Cillian Murphy. Below, watch Timberlake fight for his life in a future society where time has replaced money as currency:

 
In Time Trailer

Kate Middleton, Queen Elizabeth II Admire Royal Wedding Dress, Exhibit

A trip to one's spouse's grandmother's house isn't a big deal for most, but most of our grandmas aren't monarchs, nor do they live in palaces.

On Friday, Kate Middleton and Queen Elizabeth II went on a one-on-one tour of the exhibitions for the summer opening of Buckingham Palace.

The exhibits prominently feature the April 29 royal wedding.

Among the items on display are Kate Middleton's Alexander McQueen wedding dress, her Cartier tiara, and the three-foot-tall wedding cake.

Here's the Queen and Duchess taking it in ...

The Duchess and the Queen admire a piece of history.

Amy Winehouse Dead; Found in London Home

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Amy Winehouse was found dead in her apartment in London today.

Multiple sources confirm that the singer is the woman in this press release from the Metropolitan Police, which doesn't specifically name her:

"Police were called by Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 just before 16 hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman deceased."

"On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death."

"At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained."

Amy Winehouse famously battled serious addiction to hard drugs and alcohol and was in and out of rehab several times throughout the years.

Winehouse shot to fame with the 2006 album Back to Black, whose blend of jazz, soul, rock and classic pop won five Grammys and made her a star.

Unfortunately, a turbulent marriage to Blake Fielder-Civil and overall self-destructive habits overshadowed her distinctive talent in the years since.

Tabloids and the public became riveted by her erratic stage appearances, drunken fights, stints in hospital and rehab clinics, her performances increasingly rambling, stumbling train wrecks - and cause for concern.

Just last month, Winehouse canceled her upcoming European tour after an awful performance in Serbia where she seemed completely out of it.

Sadly, this story is almost shocking because it is not shocking.

Her talent will be greatly missed. May she rest in peace.