We’ve being sticking out our Hollywhiskers and pawing around with the poshest people to get you the gossip. Check out all the latest news on the furry friends of your favorite famous people.
BRITNEY’S NEW PUPPY
Britney Spears adopted a new puppy and shared the good news on Twitter. “Say good morning to my new baby, people,” Spears tweeted along with a photo of herself holding the new puppy. We guess her second-newest puppy Hannah needed a friend. (E! Entertainment News)
Taylor Swift walked away from this year’s Grammy Awards ceremony a winner, but she didn’t celebrate at any after-parties. Instead, she went home to celebrate with her cat, Meredith. With a photo of Meredith, Swift tweeted, “Video shoot early tomorrow, so my Grammy after-party situation looks like …” We appreciate her devotion to her work AND her cat. Responsible! (People Pets)
CHRISTINA AGUILERA LEASHES DOG TO POST OUTSIDE RESTAURANT
When Christina Aguilera went out to eat over the weekend, she brought her dog along with her. But apparently, pets weren’t allowed, because the pop singer tied the dog to a post while she was inside the restaurant. It’s not clear how long the dog was left alone, but the Daily Mail U.K. reports that Aguilera “popped inside the eatery briefly.” We hope that means she was in there briefly enough not to risk the dog’s safety. (Daily Mail U.K.)
Sad news from Alyssa Milano – the actress’s dog has died. Milano tweeted last month that the dog, named Diesel, was ill. Soon after came the diagnosis of cancer. Now that Diesel is gone, Milano tweeted the following message for her late pooch: “Rest in peace, my beautiful Diesel. I hope you’re playing frisbee at the dog park in the sky. I love you forever.” (E! Entertainment News)
The Internet has a lot obsessions, with cats and “The Daily Show With Jon Stewart” chief among them. So what happens when one disses the other? While listing the choices in the running to be the new Monopoly game piece, Stewart asked, “Who would not pick the robot?” But as you know by now, the cat won out. And when Stewart learned that the choice was made via online polling, he had some choice words for us: “Damn you, Internet!” We love you, Jon Stewart, but we’re not sorry. (Gothamist)
Nine-year-old actress Quvenzhane Wallis is getting noticed on and off the screen. The precocious Wallis, who recently became the youngest actress to receive a Best Actress Oscar nomination, is also grabbing attention for her signature puppy purses, which is just what it sounds like: plushy animals that double as handbags. So far, Willis has shown off Poodle, Bulldog, Golden Retriever and Boston Terrier purses. (Entertainment Weekly)
Actress Milla Jovovich took to Facebook to share photos of her two newest family members: a pair of puppies. On the left is Yorkie/Maltese mix Maya Papaya (named by Jovovich’s 5-year-old daughter), and on the right is Maltese/Papillon mix Sweet Potato (named by Jovovich herself). (Daily Mail U.K.)
“Real Housewife” Bethenny Frankel is worried for her dog’s health. Frankel reported on Twitter that the dog, Cookie, has developed a limp. “She’s 12 & it makes me sad & gives me anxiety,” Frankel wrote. The limp is only the latest in a series of health problems for the dog, but we hope it’s the last for a while. Get well, Cookie. (People Pets)
Debra Messing adopted a new puppy, and she’s been having fun posting updates and photos about the little guy on Twitter. “LOVIN’ on our new puppy,” Messing wrote. “Say hi to Henry!” Hi, Henry! You’re wicked cute. (Twitter)
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