In the latest Midweek Madness, we read that Rihanna and Chris Brown are “quietly reconnecting,” but she’s desperate to keep their relationship a secret. We didn’t put much stock in this, as it was reported alongside news of Pippa and Harry’s non-existent “secret date” — but now there’s photographic evidence. Chris Brown pulled an Anthony Weiner, posting “you got that pic I sent you?” on Twitter rather than direct messaging Rihanna. The Tweet was deleted almost immediately, but someone got a screen shot. Sources say the photo is question was a nude shot of Chris. [Media Take Out]
Though we just got an update on Cy Waits fascination with Paris Hilton‘s diet, they’ve reportedly broken up. “[Cy’s] found it difficult to live his life with her in the spotlight and that’s what caused their split. No drama, it’s amicable, but things didn’t work out,” says the source. [UPI] Doug Hutchinson, who you may or may not remember from The Green Mile, Lost and the X-Files, is 51, and he just married 16-year-old aspiring country singer Courtney Alexis Stodden. Her mother, who had to sign a permission form for the marriage to take place, says, “They are very much in love and we are so supportive of this.” She’d also like to share some thoughts on her daughter’s sex life and breasts: “Courtney was a virgin when she married Doug. She is a good Christian girl … She is a beautiful girl. She has real breasts, real lips, she’s not plastic.” [Radar]
Sean Kingston released the first photo of himself since he was injured in a jet ski accident. He Tweeted, “Feeling a lot better … GOD IS GREAT! Thanks for all the prayers and support! Love you ALL!” [TMZ]
- Howard Stern writer Benjy Bronk, who screamed rude questions during Anthony Weiner‘s resignation speech, says he was just trying to be funny, but he wound up being threatened. After he was escorted from the press conference, a man told him “If you ever do that again, you’ll never walk again” while cameras were rolling. Police are investigating. [E!]
- Peter Fonda married Margaret “Parky” DeVogelaere in Hawaii. This is his third marriage. [People]
- Chris Lambton and fellow Bachelor alum Peyton Wright are engaged. He says, “Two good things came from this show: one, meeting Peyton and two, the strong friendships I made. I have no regrets about doing the show.” [Us]
- More setbacks for Sam Lutfi in his case against Britney Spears‘ family: A judge denied his request for access to results of drug tests and baby monitor reports Britney submitted during her custody dispute with K-Fed. [Radar]
- Princess Diana‘s brother, Earl Charles Spencer, married former model Karen Gordon at the family’s estate, where Diana is buried. [CBS News]
- Here’s how you know it’s a slow news day: This story about Kim Kardashian shopping at Williams Sonoma with “MJ,” her maternal grandmother, is looking newsworthy. [Us]
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