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Madonna & Alex Rodriguez 'sex tape' scandal, Batman star accused of assault, bailed

7:57AM Wednesday July 23, 2008

Madonna is the latest celebrity to be embroiled in a sordid sex tape scandal.

An unnamed cameraman says he is in possession of footage of Madonna allegedly romping with US baseball star Alex Rodriguez at a New York apartment, owned by a Kabbalah disciple.

And the sly filmmaker wants a cool $2.5 million for the offending article.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to tabloid hell.

The lens lizard - who claims he was buddies with the apartment owner - installed a hidden camera in the pad when he learned that Madge and A-Rod were allegedly using the space for secret afternoon trysts.

Into the groove

The strategically placed camera was reportedly pointing towards a sofa in the apartment's living room, and is said to have caught the famous pair making whoopee in broad daylight.

Honestly, they could have closed the curtains at least. Tsk.

Legal bigwigs say there is no concrete evidence to prove that the tape actually exists, but added that if the cameraman's claims are true, he could face prosecution for voyeurism and burglary.

A legal expert said: "If footage was obtained in this way it would be an outrageous invasion of privacy.

"But more than that he would not have had his friend's consent to install the camera and must have entered the apartment without approval to hide it. That is burglary.

"He would be prima facie guilty of voyeurism. Instead of making a million he'd be going to jail for a few years.

"Even if the video existed it would probably be seized by the courts."

Britain's tattletale merchant the Daily Star says Madonna's legal team is "aware" of the lens lizard's sex tape allegations but would not comment any further.

So is this news shocking? Hardly. This is Madonna we're talking about. We've seen and heard it all before (emphasis on the former).

This story smacks of grade-A bull to me.

There's nothing more to see here. Move along...

Grey's Anatomy dissection

*Spoiler alert: look away now if you prefer to watch Grey's Anatomy all wide-eyed and innocent, sans spoilers. There, you've been warned...

Rumours have been swirling for the past week or so that Katherine Heigl's character in medical drama Grey's Anatomy is heading for the chop.

How will the insufferable Izzie meet her maker? Well, Usmagazine.com seems to think that she'll pop off after a fatal brain tumour.

An on-set snitch supposedly said: "[Producer] Shonda [Rhimes] and the writers are pissed at her. It's their way of screwing with her. She won't know whether she's going to live or die."

But the most heart stopping news of all is that dreamy Denny will be back in the show this year. Izzie will reportedly be seeing the hunky one during visions brought on by the tumour.

This shazam better be true, because there was a time I'd have donated my left kidney just to see Denny back in Grey's.

Hey, moley moley

Rumour has it that Sarah Jessica Parker has had her infamous mole removed.

The Daily Mail seems to think that the Sex and The City star has gone under the knife to scoop out her prominent landmark.

Here's a before and after shot to help you decide.

I've been reduced to discussing celebrity moles, FFS. How profound. Hell, at least it beats working for a living, and somebody's got to do it.

Terminator 4 trailer

The new teaser trailer for the fourth installment in the Terminator saga, Terminator Salvation:

It's not released until 2009, so there's plenty of time for the filmmakers to big up this highly anticipated sequel.

Ultimately, it could be a stinker - there's no Arnie, remember. But Christian Bale's involved... and everything he touches seems to turn to gold.

Manthrax

There's a warehouse somewhere where they breed idiots like this.

Scenario: Bloke meets gal on a street in San Francisco. Gal hands over business card to bloke after a pleasant exchange. Bloke then leaves a stream of oddball messages on her answer phone that get progressively weirder and weirder...

Dude, you're manthrax. She's just not that into you. Put the phone down. Move away from the phone.

Rude awakening

The video for Hayden PantyLiner's (Panettiere) new single Wake Up Call has hit the net.

I'll let you know what I think once my ears stop bleeding.

Quote of the day

"You know what? I am actually not that much into voting. I think it's kinda crazy that a woman is running, because I think that women deal with a lot of emotions and menopause and PMS and stuff. Like, I'm so moody all the time, I know I couldn't be able to run a country, 'cause I'd be crying one day and yelling at people the next day, ya know?"

- Something tells me that Brooke Hogan isn't joking

She's preggers

Jennifer Garner has been the subject of pregnancy rumours for weeks.

The actress was snapped wearing some tent-like tops about a month ago, which kick-started the rumour mill, natch.

Well now a close pal has blabbed to USmagazine.com and let slip that Garner is with child.

The source says, "She is five months pregnant. They are very happy."

Figures. My moles tell me Garner and hubby Ben Affleck were spotted at an L.A. obstetrician's surgery last week.

No confirmation or denial from the couple's reps yet.

Shaken. Stirred. Sexy...

George Clooney is the face of Martini vermouth, and here he is pimping himself in another advert for the yummy tipple.

Quite frankly, Gorgeous George™ could be selling bog brushes for all I care.

Pour me a large one, George. Don't be stingy, baby.

Britney looks normal

There, I said it. Former looney tune Britney Spears looks like she's well on the road to recovery.

Here she is looking seriously foxy and positively glowing.

See Wino, there's hope for you yet. You too could re-join the human race.

Another quote of the day

"Actors are basically drag queens. People will tell you they act because they want to heal mankind or, you know, explore the nature of the human psyche. Yes, maybe. But basically we just want to put on a frock and dance."

- Actor Colin Firth is one frustrated drag queen.

Holy bats***!

I didn't see this one coming.

Batman actor Christian Bale has been accused of assault, according to reports.

British tabloid The Sun reports that cops are set to question Bale over an alleged assault reported by his own mother and sister.

The newspaper claims the actor allegedly lashed out on Sunday evening while staying at his suite in London's swanky Dorchester Hotel.

Bale, 34, who was in the capital to attend the West End premiere of The Dark Knight, was supposedly allowed by cops to attend the shindig, but would be questioned "at the earliest opportunity".

The Wales-born actor's mother, Jenny, 61, and sister Sharon, 40, are said to have lodged the allegation at a police station in Hampshire on Monday. The matter was then referred to the Met Police.

A source said: "It was a very difficult situation but it would have been wrong to have wrecked the premiere over a complaint which we don't yet know is founded in truth.

"But Mr Bale will be contacted at the earliest opportunity and be asked to provide an account of anything that happened."

A Met Police spokesman said: "We can confirm we have received allegation from another force in relation to an alleged incident in central London."

Update: Batman star Christian Bale was arrested in London yesterday and questioned by police regarding the assault claim.

Bale was released on bail until September, after being held by police for more than four hours as they conducted their investigations.

As to what led to the complaint lodged by Bale's mother and sister, Website TMZ.com speculates that the actor was arrested for verbal assault.

Meanwhile, Bale's attorneys released a statement denying the assault allegations:

"Christian Bale attended a London police station today, on a voluntary basis, in order to assist with an allegation that had been made against him to the police by his mother and sister.

"Mr Bale, who denies the allegation, co-operated throughout, gave his account in full of the events in question, and has left the station without any charge being made against him by the police. At this time, there will be no further comment by Mr Bale."

Stay tuned for updates...

Blind items

You guess the celebutards.

"Which A-list actor, who yells from the rooftops that he is straight, approached a male Off-Broadway star in a bar and offered to pay him big bucks to watch him and another dude get it on in the rest room?" NYDN

"Which pop star felt the need to tell us that he is desperate to have a "gangbang"? His teenage fans would no doubt be as shocked as we were." Mirror

"Which supposedly straight-laced couple, who harp on about the joys of domesticity, actually enjoy an open marriage - regularly bringing home new partners to experiment with?" Mirror

"Which pervy cad about town has yet another weird penchant ... for edible underwear? He makes all of his ladies wear a specially made licorice thong that he likes to slowly chew off of them." NYDN

Blogger's brief

Apologies for the lack of blog updates over the past week. Not my fault. Mitigating circumstances. No bad Joo Joo. All good.

See you Friday.

BBB

Fast gossip

If it's celebrity sin, it's in...

John Mayer cheating on Jennifer Aniston? Y!

Posh is furious with David B: GB

Denise Richards back in court: HMG

Mark Ronson retracts Joss Stone sex story: HM

Something bad going down at Charlie Sheen's house: HBW

Hugh Jackman held at gunpoint: DIC

Is Uma Thurman preggers? CW

Is Joss Stone dating Nelly? Hot Momma Gossip

Nicole Kidman looks fabulous post-popping: Popsugar

Matthew McConaughey catches a few waves: Pink is the New Blog

Tom and Katie love their leather: SL

Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt off to Iraq to exploit a few soldiers: CB

Madonna has seriously scary arms: GB

Drew Barrymore's drinking to blame for love split? YH

Gillian Anderson does Esquire magazine: CDL

Shirtless David Beckham. Say no more: LG

Miley Cyrus is pimping herself for charity: ICYDK

Halle Berry is so obviously not pregnant: Candy Kirby

Want more gossip? Don't be greedy. Wait 'till Friday's blog.

* nzherald.co.nz is not responsible for the content of external websites.

Comments

Seymor Butts

Titirangi

3:01PM Wednesday
23 July 2008

And about time too. Talk about being gossip-starved. Nice blog, Mr G. Shameless as ever.

Blogger Bites Back

Waitakere

2:44PM Wednesday
23 July 2008

That's very sweet of you. Thank you! That phone guy is clearly a bunny boiler. Sad thing is that we've all probably dated him somewhere along the lines. See you Friday.

aastaraa

Auckland

11:29AM Wednesday
23 July 2008

I have been dying without your blog, but you are back today better than ever. We are all talking about the phone messages, what a crack up, change numbers girlfriend!



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