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Dr. Phil's Classic '57 Chevy Stolen

August 27th, 2012 10:17pm EDT
Dr. Phil
TV psychologist Dr. Phil has had one of his beloved classic cars stolen from a repair shop in Burbank, California.

The doctor, full name Dr. Phil McGraw, had the 1957 Chevy towed from his home to a local garage after experiencing engine trouble, but robbers broke into the store late on Sunday night and made off with the pricey vehicle, which is worth an estimated.

Police have launched an investigation into the robbery, reports TMZ.com.
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Dr. Phil Settles 'Naked Man' Lawsuit

August 11th, 2011 11:29am EDT
Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil has settled a legal battle with two women who alleged they were traumatized when the TV self-help guru surprised them with a naked man during a show in 2007.

The unidentified women claimed they felt violated after producers sent a nude intruder into a property where they were filming The Dr. Phil House to shoot their stunned reactions.

They filed suit against TV personality - real name Phil McGraw - and CBS executives in 2009.

A judge has now dismissed the case after both sides agreed to a settlement, reports TMZ.com.
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Hugh Hefner's Fiancee Crystal Harris Caught Cheating?

March 23rd, 2011 11:00pm EDT
Crystal Harris
Playboy playmate Crystal Harris, who got engaged to Hugh Hefner this past December, is allegedly having an affair behind the media mogul's back - and rumor has it she's been caught in the act.

Harris, 24, has embarked on a music career, and record producer Jordan McGraw - the son of TV's Dr. Phil McGraw - has not only been working on Crystal's music, but he's been working on Crystal as well.

Sources tell Life & Style Magazine's 'Scene Queens' that the two have had something going for some time now.

"They've been sneaking around because Crystal is supposed to be happily engaged to Hef, an...
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This Week's Shining & Falling Stars: Betty White and Reese Witherspoon

December 25th, 2010 5:00pm EST
Betty White Reese Witherspoon
Shining Star– Betty White: A “Golden Girl” is becoming a pin-up girl. After an incredibly lucrative 2010 - which included a hosting gig on “Saturday Night Live”, a role on the TV Land Show “Hot in Cleveland”, and a much buzzed-about Snickers commercial – Betty White is taking her career to the next level in 2011. The experienced entertainer has her very own calendar.

The kitsch-tastic product is appropriately called “The Betty White Calendar”, and features the seasoned senior citizen posing on the cover with some serious man candy.

And just in case the idea of an 88-year-old actress do...
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Judge Brands Dr. Phil A 'Charlatan'

March 25th, 2010 9:36am EDT
Dr. Phil
A judge in California has berated TV self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw while sentencing a shoplifting couple who featured on his show - calling the reality star a "charlatan" and a "terrible man".

Matthew and Laura Eaton appeared on the Dr. Phil program in 2008, claiming to have made $1 million over seven years by stealing from shops and then reselling the goods online. Authorities eventually caught up with the pair and they were handed prison sentences at a court in San Diego, California on Monday.

And District Court Judge Irma Gonzalez had some harsh words for the TV star at the sentenci...
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Kelly Osbourne Joins 'Dr. Phil'

March 23rd, 2010 4:00pm EDT
Kelly Osbourne
Kelly Osbourne is set to help fans through their problems by becoming a regular contributor to Dr. Phil McGraw's TV show.

The reality TV star has signed up to make a string of guest appearance on the Dr. Phil program, which will see her counsel guests with the self-help guru, using her own experience of drug addiction and weight problems to tackle their issues.

The 25 year old will make her debut on the show on March 23rd.

Osbourne says, "I am excited to be a part of Dr. Phil as a contributor for the show. It offers a great opportunity for me to bring a youthful perspective and opini...
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Dr. Phil Is A First-Time Grandpa

March 20th, 2010 1:06pm EDT
Dr. Phil
TV psychiatrist Dr. Phil Mcgraw has become a grandfather - his daughter-in-law gave birth to a baby girl on Thursday.

Little Avery Elizabeth was born to Jay McGraw and his wife Erica, a former Playboy model.

The proud first-time grandpa announced the happy news on his Twitter.com blog, writing, "SHE'S HERE! OMG! AVERY ELIZABETH MCGRAW..."

His son Jay later 'tweeted' "Totally beautiful girl!! Erica was amazing through the entire experience!!"
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Dr. Phil Facing Another Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

October 14th, 2009 8:51am EDT
Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil is facing another sexual harassment lawsuit - a second woman has come forward alleging she suffered at the hands of the TV self-help guru.

Shirley Dieu filed suit last week, claiming the TV personality touched her breast and forced her to stay in his office with a naked man in 2007.

The TV star - full name Phil McGraw - has denied any wrongdoing, but has now been hit with a second suit from a woman who claims she was also forced to share a room with a naked man, according to TMZ.com.

Crystal Matchett filed papers at Los Angeles County Superior Court which claim McGraw f...
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Dr. Phil Facing Legal Action For An 'Alleged Groping'

October 8th, 2009 8:46am EDT
Dr. Phil
Dr. Phil has been hit with a lawsuit from a woman alleging he groped her during a therapy session.

Shirley Dieu filed suit in Los Angeles Country Superior Court on Wednesday claiming the TV personality touched her breast and held her captive in his office in 2007.

Dieu also alleges that the star - full name Philip McGraw - forced her to "be in the same room with a completely naked live man while he exposed his entire naked body, genitals and all."

The suit goes on to claim McGraw tried to "brainwash" Dieu, who was allegedly "blocked by the staff to prevent her from leaving."

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George Lucas Is Hollywood's Highest-Paid Man

July 16th, 2009 2:37pm EDT
George Lucas
Forbes recently compiled a list of Hollywood's highest-paid men, which includes top-earning producers, actors, writers, musicians, and talking heads.

Check out the 15 biggest earners in Hollywood:

George Lucas: $170 million

Steven Spielberg: $150 million

Jerry Bruckheimer: $100 million

Jerry Seinfeld: $85 million

Phil McGraw: $80 million

Tyler Perry: $75 million

Dick Wolf: $75 million

Simon Cowell: $75 million

Bruce Springsteen: $70 million

Howard Stern: $70 million

Harrison Ford: $65 million

Kenny Chesney: $65 million

James Patterson: $60 million

Adam Sandler: $55 mill...
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Celebrities We'd Like To See Stuck Together On 'Big Brother'

July 9th, 2009 11:51am EDT
Celebrity Big Brother
The 11th season of CBS'S reality show Big Brother premieres tonight. The show features a group of strangers who live in a house together for a couple of months and are isolated from the outside world. Every word they say and every move they make is caught on camera as millions of viewers watch them on television.

Wouldn't it be a great idea to have some of our favorite and least favorite celebrities live in a house together for two months to watch how they would get along with each other? Check out eight celebrities we'd love to see locked in a house together:

Kanye West - Musical g...
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Simpson Auctioneer Settles With Dr. Phil

April 30th, 2009 10:34am EDT
Dr. Phil
An auctioneer caught up in the O.J. Simpson hotel heist who sued Dr. Phil for defamation and fraud after appearing on his talk show has accepted a settlement from the TV personality.

The former football star was sentenced to at least 15 years in prison in December after being convicted of orchestrating a sports memorabilia heist at the Palace Station Hotel and Casino in September 2007. Thomas Riccio, who arranged the meeting between Simpson and sports memorabilia collector Bruce Fromong, agreed to be interviewed by Dr. Phil - real name Philip McGraw - about the incident, but claims th...
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Snoop Dogg Invites Rihanna And Chris Brown On His Show

March 8th, 2009 12:00pm EDT
Snoop Dogg
Rapper Snoop Dogg has invited Chris Brown and Rihanna onto his new MTV variety show - for a relationship showdown with TV self-help guru Dr. Phil Mcgraw. Promoting his new program in Los Angeles, Snoop has offered the on/off couple a TV forum to discuss their problems - and recount what happened a month ago.

Brown has been charged with two felony assault charges for attacking and allegedly beating his girlfriend during a late-night row. Rihanna was left with cuts and bruises and needed medical attention for her injuries.

Snoop Dogg, real name Calvin Broadus, is refusing to take si...
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Interview: Snoop Dogg On The Set Of MTV's 'Dogg After Dark'

March 5th, 2009 3:04pm EST
Snoop Dogg
The President of MTV Networks recently described one superstar artist as "pushing the boundaries of hip-hop with his signature antics, incredible catalogue of music, legendary videos, larger than life personality and even a little controversy."

So, what's this particular artist's 'motherfu*king name'? Hint: He's slim with the tilted brim, frequently has his mind on his money (and yes, his money on his mind) and he's not afraid to drop it like it's hot.

In fact, it's these attributes that compel a group of reporters - yours truly among them - to the upscale Hollywood nightclub The ...
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Mindy McCready Heads Back To Rehab?

July 23rd, 2008 3:57pm EDT
Mindy McCready
Fallen country music star Mindy McCready is reportedly heading back to rehab after an alleged suicide attempt.

McCready is alleged to have attempted to end her own life last week after mixing a lethal dose of vodka and prescription drug Ambien, used to treat insomnia. According to website TMZ.com, McCready is heading to an Arizona facility after being persuaded by TV host Dr. Phil to seek treatment for her addictions.

The singer has endured a series of personal struggles in recent years. She was found unconscious in a Florida hotel lobby in July 2005 in her reported second suici...
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Notes & Quotes: George Michael Spots Dr. Phil At His Concert & More

June 28th, 2008 8:30pm EDT
George Michael
"I probably shouldn't say this, but it's very me. Dr. Phil is here, and in the sea of faces he has this miserable look - he's been doing it for the last hour. I probably shouldn't say this, but maybe you need to see someone about that." George Michael spotted the TV talk show host in the crowd at his Los Angeles concert on Wednesday night.

Silver screen icon Clark Gable's 23-year-old granddaughter Kayley is among the contestants competing to become Paris Hilton's pal in new reality TV series "Paris Hilton's My New BFF" (Best Friend Forever).

National Treasure: Book Of Secrets act...
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Tyra Banks Thanks Oprah For Her TV Success

June 22nd, 2008 7:00am EDT
Tyra Banks
Model-turned-TV talk show host Tyra Banks dedicated her Daytime Emmy Award to talk show "Queen" Oprah Winfrey - hailing the TV powerhouse as her "inspiration."

The supermodel-turned-talk show scooped the award for Outstanding Talking Show in the Informative category, beating off stiff competition from A Place Of Our Own and Winfrey's protégé Dr. Phil. And when she was presented with her award, Banks was full of praise for the veteran presenter.

She says, "I want to thank Oprah Winfrey for her inspiration. She is the queen. She will always be the queen."

-More Tyra Banks Pi...
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'The Hills': A Lo Down Dirty Shame

May 6th, 2008 9:07am EDT
The Hills
Lo, Lo, Lo. Maybe it was because Lo and LC were always up against the delightfully devious Kristin on Laguna Beach, but Lo always seemed as sweet as cinnamon and sugar toast. She was the most precious voice of reason, like having Dr. Phil wrapped up in the persona of petite, southern California beach bunny.

With the advent of "Shifty Lo," however, all sense of nostalgia has gone by the wayside. The theme for this mini-season of The Hills seems to be the constant shifting of alliances between friends and would-be family, but ironically, after all of these wild swings, no relationsh...
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Top 10 MADtv Actors

May 5th, 2008 8:30am EDT
Dan Chruscinski
Previously filmed in Los Angeles, it's Saturday night. Never quite catching on with the same fervor as its New York competition, MADtv has still carved a niche for itself appealing to a younger demographic who favor repeat characters and dead-on celebrity impersonations over topical sketches. Like Saturday Night Live though, "MADtv" has had some fantastic cast members during its 13-year tenure as well as some real clunkers. Why focus on the bad though when we can celebrate the good. Some of these actors have gone on to mediocre careers; others still remain stuck in obscurity. Here are the ...
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When Enough Is Enough: Worst TV Spin-Offs

February 26th, 2008 2:21pm EST
Saved by the Bell: The New Class
The logic behind the spin-off is very sound. Take a beloved character or concept from a pre-existing series and create an entire new show. You have an established character or brand and thus a built-in fan base. It makes perfect sense, no?

Unfortunately, the reality of the situation is not quite that simple. Certainly there have been spin-offs that attracted both fans and critics and managed to create a legacy all their own. Shows like "Frasier," "Angel," and "The Jeffersons" instantly come to mind. But for every successful spin-off, there have been dozens of miserable failures...
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'The Sarah Connor Chronicles': Dungeons And Dragons

February 19th, 2008 8:47am EST
Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles
We pick off this week on "Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles" where we ended last week. Derek Reese (aka B.A.G, aka David Silver), Sarah's (Lena Headey) baby daddy's brother and John's (Thomas Dekker) biological uncle, got shot by the Terminator that was tasked with eliminating his cell of future resistance dudes. John had run out to find (or tase) a doctor, and instead he comes back with good old Charley Dixon (Dean Winters), who is doing his best to patch up David Silver.

Things appear to be going reasonably well until B.A.G catches a glimpse of Cameron (Summer Glau) in the cor...
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Trashy Reality Shows Feature Drunken Escapades, Showmances & More

February 7th, 2008 10:27am EST
Rock of Love
Reality TV is an obsession. It's not just typical of American culture, either. Many countries delight in humiliating common folks. That, of course, is the allure. It could be any of us. It could be your sister or brother on TV, hooking up with two people while being broadcast in night vision. Or it could be you.

Following are some of the trashiest and most salacious offerings you can currently find on TV. When is the writers' strike over? Oh, that's right. Guess I'll keep watching.

Big Brother

The King of Trash, in my opinion. I love this show, and I am sad to report that I st...
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Dr. Phil Supportive, But Stays Away From New Britney Spears Mess

February 1st, 2008 8:00am EST
Dr. Phil McGraw
TV self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw has offered his support and best wishes to Britney Spears and her family after the troubled pop star was taken to a Los Angeles hospital for her second psychiatric evaluation.

Police removed Spears from her home early on Thursday morning and took her to UCLA Medical Center, where she was placed on 72-hour psychiatric hold.

McGraw, who visited the singer in hospital when she was admitted for psychiatric tests at the beginning of January, insists he won't be getting involved this time around.

The TV doctor insists he's far from surprised abo...
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Dr. Phil Regrets Making Statement About Britney Spears

January 19th, 2008 10:00am EST
Dr. Phil
TV self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw regrets going public with his thoughts about Britney Spears' mental health earlier this month. McGraw agreed to meet with Spears after she was committed to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following an apparent breakdown at her home on January 4.

He then upset members of her family by publicly revealing his thoughts about Spears' mental health and has come under fire from his peers for reportedly planning a now-scrapped TV special around her troubles.

And McGraw could find himself in trouble with California's medical authorities after Bo...
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Michael Lohan Defends Dr. Phil's Aid To Britney Spears

January 14th, 2008 9:02am EST
Dr. Phil McGraw
Lindsay Lohan's outspoken father has offered his support to TV self-help guru Dr. Phil McGraw over his decision to go public with plans to treat troubled Britney Spears.

Dr. Phil has since pulled out of a proposed meeting with Spears and her family following criticism for speaking out about his potential patient's breakdown last week, which led to a psychological evaluation in a Los Angeles hospital.

McGraw claims Spears' mother, Lynne, asked him to visit her daughter in hospital but the family distanced themselves from the TV star when he went public with his findings. But Loha...
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Dr. Phil Strikes Back

January 11th, 2008 2:11pm EST
Dr. Phil McGraw
Dr. Phil McGraw has hit back at Britney Spears' parents' criticism of him - insisting it was their idea for the pop star to appear on his show. McGraw visited the singer at Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai hospital on Saturday, where she was held following her stand-off with police outside her Beverly Hills home, after refusing to hand over her kids to their dad Kevin Federline.

After his visit, McGraw revealed he planned to devote his TV show on Tuesday to Spears' problems - but her parents backed out of the plan, and have since slammed the psychologist.

They accused him of violating t...
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Dr. Drew Blasts Dr. Phil Over Spears Treatment

January 11th, 2008 8:15am EST
Dr. Phil
Celebrity doctors Drew Pinsky and Phil McGraw are sparring over the treatment of troubled superstar Britney Spears.

Pinsky, who recently treated American Idol singer Jessica Sierra, has attacked the advice McGraw gave Spears when he visited her in the hospital following her recent stand-off with police - and challenged the TV talk show host's right to call himself a doctor.

The addiction specialist claims by getting involved, McGraw has made the situation worse.

He says, "It's never good for an addict when there are multiple sources getting involved. You have to have a unifi...
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Britney Spears' Family Upset With Dr. Phil

January 9th, 2008 1:00pm EST
Britney Spears
Britney Spears' family have accused Dr. Phil McGraw of violating their trust by making public statements about his hospital visit to the troubled singer.

Dr. Phil went to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Saturday, where Spears was being held following a stand-off with police when she refused to hand over her sons to ex-husband Kevin Federline after a scheduled visit at her Beverly Hills mansion.

Following the visit, Dr. Phil said he planned to devote the Tuesday episode of his show Dr. Phil to Spears' ongoing problems.

But Spears family spokesman Lou Taylor said ...
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Dr. Phil Hits Out At 'Hypocritical' Britney Spears Media

January 8th, 2008 10:16am EST
Dr. Phil McGraw
TV therapist Dr. Phil McGraw has slammed the tabloid media as hypocritical for accusing him of trying to profit off Britney Spears' breakdown by visiting the troubled singer in the hospital.

McGraw went to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Saturday, where Spears was being held following a stand-off with police when she refused to hand over her boys to ex-husband Kevin Federline after a scheduled visit at her Beverly Hills mansion.

McGraw then announced he planned to devote the Tuesday episode of his show Dr. Phil to Spears' ongoing problems - prompting some to claim he...
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Dr. Phil: 'Spears' Mother Asked Me To Make Hospital Visit'

January 7th, 2008 6:13pm EST
Dr. Phil
TV therapist Dr. Phil McGraw has dismissed accusations he tried to profit from Britney Spears' breakdown by visiting the troubled singer in the hospital.

McGraw went to Los Angeles' Cedars-Sinai Medical Center on Saturday, where Spears was being held following a stand-off with police at her Beverly Hills mansion when she refused to hand over her boys to ex-husband Kevin Federline after a scheduled visit.

McGraw then announced he planned to devote the Tuesday episode of his show Dr. Phil to Spears' ongoing problems - prompting some to claim he was profiting off the Toxic star's tr...
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