Published September 05, 2008 10:18 am -
Weekly wrap-up of entertainment quotes
Associated Press
Weekly wrap-up of entertainment quotes
“Oh, please. They’ve been speculating whether we’ve been getting divorced I think almost since we got married. The same can be said as to whether she’s pregnant or whether we’re adopting another child. I think that’s just the nature of gossip. ... Everything seems fine. As far as I’m aware.” — Guy Ritchie, on his marriage to Madonna.
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“I don’t know. I think he’s in Egypt riding a camel or something.” — Marlon Jackson, when asked why his brother Michael wasn’t in attendance when the Jacksons received the lifetime achievement BMI Icon award.
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“I thought it’d be a nice way to celebrate my 20th year of doing this. And also help get out the vote for November.” — Michael Moore, who will release his new film online and for free. The film, “Slacker Uprising,” follows Moore’s 62-city tour during the 2004 election to rally young voters.
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“I’m excited; I feel like I’m going to sign for a new car and I don’t need a co-signer this time.” — Young Jeezy, on registering to vote.
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“MTV has long played an important role in my career. How can I not be there to kick off their 25th VMAs?” — Britney Spears, who will open the MTV Video Music Awards show Sunday night.
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“I’ve answered that question and then that’ll be the one thing from a 40-minute interview that gets any play. That is what becomes frustrating. It’s a little repetitive.” — Solange Knowles, who is reluctant to discuss her older sister, Beyonce.
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“I think it’s a channel that should be discovered, and it would be nice to play a part in that. It’s my own little way of trying.” — Hadjii, who stars on “Somebodies,” a new comedy series premiering on BET.
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