You know what I find to be the single most grating thing about reporters? They way they’re always asking questions and talking to you and stuff. It’s like, can you please keep a ten foot distance like everyone else? What’s wrong with you? I honestly don’t understand why journalists insist on all the queries. Shouldn’t they have better things to do?

So naturally my heart goes out to poor Evan Rachel Wood. She was at the Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday night for the screening of her Woody Allen film “Whatever Works,” when a reporter actually had the gall to come within five feet of her (presumably), and ASK A QUESTION. Where do these people get off? Evan naturally did what any well-heeled young lady would do: covered her face and angrily stomped out of the event. You go girl! Don’t you dare give in to that bitch and answer a question!

EVAN Rachel Wood plays a bubbly blonde in Woody Allen’s bum bling “Whatever Works,” which kicked off the Tribeca Film Festival on Wednesday — but she was neither bubbly nor a blonde at the after- party. The actress, sporting a red dye job, agreed to pose for photos, but stormed out with her hands over her face almost immediately after being asked a simple question by a reporter. Her publicist later explained that she was feeling “overcrowded.” Allen didn’t stay long either, with his rep also chalking up his early exit to his “feeling claustrophobic.”

[From Page Six]

Apparently the Tribeca Film Festival is held in a matchbox. I could see how that’d get a little uncomfortable: hundreds of people shoved in there. Sure, you could remove the matchsticks and give them a little more space, but that’d kill the ambiance. It’s funny, because I’ve wandered around the area and most of the theaters look to be a regular size. Nothing gigantic mind you, but I think you could fit at least a couple dozen people in them and only be elbowed in the eye two or three times throughout the course of the night. I wonder why in the world they chose to hold such a big event in what was clearly an empty can of baked beans, judging by Evan Rachel Wood and Woody Allen’s reactions.

Or maybe they could just calm the hell down and be gracious! That film must have been a blast to shoot with the rampant (and apparently contagious) claustrophobia hopping around. Good luck promoting your movie; I’m sure it’ll get a lot of great press.

Here’s Evan Rachel Wood at the premiere of ‘Whatever Works’ during the 2009 Tribeca Film Festival held at Ziegfeld on Wednesday. Images thanks to WENN.com .

Former contestants of the CBS reality show “Survivor” say that the yummy host, Jeff Probst, is a total diva who makes fun of the contestants and holds up production if he isn’t comfortable with the conditions. While the contestants are starving, filthy and covered in bug bites, sources say Jeff doesn’t like to get wet, eats candy right in front of the contestants and will cut shooting if the bugs get too bad.

The toughest challenge facing “Survivor” contestants is surviving the diva attitude of the show’s host, Jeff Probst, say those connected to the show.

“Jeff Probst was always making fun of people, and he’s such a jerk,” the winner of “Survivor: Micronesia,” sexy Parvati Shallow, said in an interview.

“There was one challenge where we all had to get in the water and go from platform to platform. Jeff got someone to bring his speedboat around so he wouldn’t get wet, and he’s standing there under a shade umbrella. He’s such a diva.”

But Shallow - who placed sixth on “Survivor: Cook Islands” in 2006 and won the $1 million prize in season 16’s “Fans vs. Favorites” competition - isn’t the only one flinging the mud at the 46-year-old host.

“Jeff has actually brought production to a halt during the tribal council meetings because the bugs were bothering him,” an insider revealed. “The contestants were sitting in their own filth, starving, waiting to hear their fate, and suddenly Jeff shouts, ‘Cut!’ because a few mosquitoes were swarming around his head. He’d have the crew spray him - and him only - with bug spray before he’d continue.

“At times he’d snack on candy in front of the famished contestants, and he’s even had crew members lay planks of wood at his feet to avoid getting muddy as he walked.”

[From The National Enquirer print version, April 29, 2009]

I say, big deal. So what? He’s not a contestant, he’s the host. He didn’t sign up to sit in his own filth, get bitten by bugs and starve. The contestants did. They’re all there to win the million bucks and get famous, so why not make fun of them for the being fame whores they truly are? Maybe I am biased because I am blinded by Jeff’s hotness, but I can’t help but think I’d be doing the same exact things to the morons on this show. If they don’t like it, they can go be on another show.

Here’s Jeff Probst at the Time For Heroes Celebrity Carnival in Los Angeles on June 6th. Images thanks to WENN.com .

A couple of weeks ago we reported on a story from The National Enquirer that former Desperate Housewives star Nicolette Sheridan stripped her trailer of almost everything on her last day on set. Nicolette was said to be upset that she was being written off the show and decided to grab everything that she could before leaving.

The Enquirer may have a source on set as they’re running a story this week that claims that Teri Hatcher isn’t a joy to work with, either. She’s said to be acting snotty and entitled on set and the crew and is supposedly trying to appease her:

“Nicolette was bad, but I think Teri is by far the most problematic at the network,” a set insider told The Enquirer.

“She can be so rude and ill-mannered - snatching things out of crew members’ and assistants’ hands without saying please or thank you.”

Wardrobe department workers recently felt Teri’s wrath. She made them haul all of the clothes, shows and accessories chosen for her character to an area outside of her trailer, and then she picked out everything she didn’t like and told them to get rid of it, says the source.

“It’s truly bizarre - everyone has to cater to her like she is a queen.

“Teri doesn’t eat with all the cast and crew. It is as if she thinks she is above them.

“A runner drives to upscale restaurants such as Katsuya or Armoa Cafe so she can eat in her trailer and drink her many bottles of expensive cabernet that she has stored.

“The woman doesn’t even go to the hair and make-up trailer - they come to wherever she is!

“When fans are driven by the Wisteria Lane set, she often doesn’t wave or smile like the other actresses. She will turn her back,” claims the insider.

[From The National Enquirer, print edition, April 13, 2009]

I hope this is exaggerated or just someone spreading rumors about Teri, because she always struck me as a nice person and I don’t want to imagine her treating people like crap. She gets a lot of flack for being an older woman with wrinkles and a thin face and I don’t think it’s fair. I also think it was incredibly brave of her to come out and speak about her childhood abuse, and I’ve had a high opinion of her since. Whatever happened, Teri surely pissed off someone on set. It just goes to show that you should strive to be nice to everyone you encounter in life no matter what their position. People from all walks in life have connections and you never know when bad behavior is going to come back to bite you in the butt. Plus it’s just common courtesy to treat people as you would like to be treated.

Teri Hatcher is shown on 4/2/09 at the premiere of the Hannah Montana movie with her daughter Emerson, 11. Credit: Juan Rico/Fame Pictures

Never let it be said the women of “Desperate Housewives” aren’t divas. After years of rumored feuds, catfights, and general nastiness on the set, departing cast member Nicollette Sheridan decided to go out with a really classy bang. Pissed that people didn’t make a big enough deal over her departure (they neglected to throw her a don’t-let-the-door-hit-you-in-the-ass party), she ransacked her trailer before leaving for the final time. According to the Enquirer, she brought some hired muscle to help her haul everything possible from the place.

“Desperate Housewives” diva Nicollette Sheridan didn’t leave behind much goodwill as she departed from the show. In fact, she didn’t leave much of anything behind!

Hurt at not being given a going-away party, the bold blonde practically stripped her set trailer of items on her last day working on the show.

Shortly after filming her final episode as Edie Britt, the 45-year-old star went back to the Universal lot accompanied by her personal contractor to help load almost EVERYTHING from her trailer into his truck, say sources.

“Nicollette removed everything but the kitchen sink!” a set insider told The Enquirer. “I think she was angry she wasn’t given a farewell party, so she decided to take her own parting gifts.”

[From The Enquirer, March 30 2009, print ed.]

The Enquirer doesn’t actually say what kinds of things Nicollete took. From their phrasing I’m assuming it’s everything that’s not bolted down. But since it’s a trailer – and thus portable – a lot of the stuff probably is secured. I wonder if she actually went so far as to take furniture or the mini fridge? Or if maybe she just hauled off a television and the dishes? Talk about petty and small.

I’ve decided that most actors and actresses are the emotional equivalent of teenagers. They’ve got a ridiculous sense of entitlement and are stuck in a perpetual high school. Few of them take it to Nicollette’s embarrassing extreme though.

Here’s Nicolette Sheridan and a friend leaving My House nightclub on March 6th. That look she’s giving her friend in the picture is hysterical, it’s very “Why are you walking in front of me?” which she corrects in the second. Images thanks to WENN.com.

Mischa Barton is an attention whore. There’s no kinder or gentler way to put it, so it might as well just be said. She hasn’t had a single significant acting job since she was fired from “The O.C.” forever ago. Well… three years ago, which is forever in Hollywood. There’s several things I’ve never even heard of on her IMDB page (“Virgin Territory” anyone?), but mostly Mischa’s been making a name for herself by going the Paris Hilton route – being famous just for being famous. Oh, and her atrocious fashion sense.

So what else can you do to get people to pay attention to you? Well, not get a job, that’s for damn sure. So Mischa did the next best thing. When attending the Miss Sixty fashion week show, she wore a black dress that was completely see through under a photographer’s flash. And when the kind employees of Miss Sixty tried to find something for her to use to cover up, she ungraciously refused almost everything they offered.

You can lead a fashionista to couture, but you can’t make them wear it.

Only minutes before showtime, staffers backstage at Miss Sixty were in crisis mode—Mischa Barton’s dress was see-through.

Indeed, the O.C. starlet had arrived at the Fashion Week tents in Bryant Park wearing a thin, black frock that photographers’ flashbulbs would render transparent. Men and women working for the label immediately began scrambling to find something by the designer to drape over Barton, even taking clothes off their own backs and offering them to her.

“She’s a royal pain in the ass,” one staffer complained to another. “We sent all these clothes over and she ends up wearing nothing!”

She was selective, but wound up agreeing to a scarf that draped strategically over her shoulders. Thankfully, it was not the same scarf Kristen Bell was wearing, although that black, white and red accessory was about to be given to her when the potential faux pas was realized.

[From E! News]

Zimbio reports that Mischa wasn’t just “selective,” but flat out “extremely picky.” Obviously Barton wanted the attention and headlines a naked dress would bring her. It had nothing to do with being finicky about fashion choices, as anyone with an ounce of class would probably tell you that showing your nipples is about the least fashionable and most tacky thing you could do. Not that tackiness ever stopped Mischa Barton. Nonetheless, thank goodness for that scarf.

Here’s Mischa at the Miss Sixty show on Sunday. Images thanks to WENN and Splash.

The touchy egos in young Hollywood are at it again. Zac Efron and Justin Timberlake are both supposedly jealous of “Twilight” star Robert Pattinson. The three have all been tapped for roles in the upcoming film “Ohio,” but Pattinson’s getting the lead. None of the young men are known for being particularly down-to-earth. They’ve all got their egos – and if I were the judge, I’d say Timberlake’s is probably the biggest. He also seems to be the one who has the largest problem with Pattinson getting the lead, and his people are insisting that he get a ton of screen time to compensate.

“Twilights’s” Robert Pattinson has found a new character to sink his teeth into - but he’s ruffling some big Hollywood feathers in the process! Rob, 22, has been offered the starring role in the upcoming movie “Ohio,” based on the 1970 shooting of anti-war protesters at Kent State University, a source tells Star.

Zac Efron and Justin Timberlake have been appropached for smaller parts in the film, but they’re unhappy that they’re not top dog. “Everyone in the industry is shocked that Rob is already getting such big roles. Zac and Justin have been working for a lot longer than he has,” says the source. But don’t expect any fistfights among the actors - most of the action has been behindd the scenes.

“Zac’s people want him to have the lead,” the source notes. “And Justin’s people have asked that he get a lot of screen time.” Sounds like “Ohio” may not be big enough for the three of them!

[From Star, February 2, 2009, print ed.]

Justin is funny and talented, but the problem is he knows it. Pattinson strikes me as equally full of himself, though he’s only had one major film – “Twilight – so it seems a little early for him to be so cocky. I associate Zac Efron too much with Disney to really take him seriously, though he was good in “Hairspray.” Ultimately it sounds like there are a lot of egos that could be clashing on the set. I expect a lot of reports of feuding over trailer size and who took the last croissant from craft services. Sounds like it’ll be a fun shoot.

Here’s Justin Timberlake at the American Cinematheque Awards honoring Samuel L. Jackson. In Beverly Hills on December 1st. Images thanks to Bauer-Griffin.

Guys have a lot of pressure put upon them. At least in terms of being “manly.” So you can’t blame them when they lie to cover up their insecurities and all-out fears. Thus is the case with Justin Timberlake, who recently claimed he was not afraid of Madonna when he met her. Clearly the guy is lying to protect his ego. Because I can’t imagine any man who wouldn’t fear for his life – and his balls – in her presence. I’m trying to think of the worst movie villain ever… nope, I can’t come up with one that wouldn’t be petrified of Madge. Not buying it Justin.

Justin has already won six Grammy’s, and is nominated this year for “Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals” for his performance on Madonna’s hit “4 Minutes featuring Justin Timberlake and Timbaland.”

Of his burly co-collaborator, Justin says they share “a musical kinship.”

“We have a crazy chemistry in the studio. [We're] like two painters. Somebody slaps a color on a canvas and the other one starts working with it,” he says.

Even though he’s a big star in his own right, working with Madonna must have been scary, right? JT says he was humbled to be working with the queen of pop, but that “she’s short, so I wasn’t afraid at all.”

[From OK! magazine]

Pish, I don’t believe it. Though I do like that OK! referred to Madonna as “burly.” In my home we refer to her as “probably has a penis tucked away somewhere,” but burly will do.

Justin was being interviewed for a special Katie Couric is doing for the Grammys. He explained to her how he talked Beyonce into letting him parody “Single Ladies,” on Saturday Night Live.

One visit to Beyonce’s dressing room was all it took for Justin Timberlake to ease her concerns about a “Saturday Night Live” skit featuring the two of them.

When Beyonce told him she was having second thoughts about a sketch where Timberlake was to “audition” for a video, he showed up at her dressing room in a robe covering a leotard. He dropped the robe and stood there, staring into space.

Beyonce’s reply: “I can’t look anywhere but your face right now,” Timberlake told CBS’ Katie Couric in an interview for next week’s pre-Grammy special.

[From Starpulse]

I did wonder how someone talked Beyonce into making fun of herself on live national T.V. She just doesn’t seem the sort. As Timberlake pointed out, the skit was funny for a lot of reasons, but mostly because, “‘Put a grown man in a leotard and that’s just already funny… [After that] we couldn’t go anywhere but up.’” And the fact that they actually did a decent job with the dance routine didn’t hurt either.

If nothing else, Justin Timberlake certainly knows how to take on some divas without being visibly nervous. But Madonna could bench press him without thinking twice about it. Gentlemen, don’t tell me that isn’t frightening.

Despite about a billion reports to the contrary, Beyonce claims she’s not that big of a diva. In fact, she wants us to believe that she prefers spend her time at home, kicking back in her sweats and watching reruns on T.V. And I absolutely buy every bit of it. Wait. No. But here’s what she wants you to believe.

Beyonce hates being called a diva - and is keen to let everyone know that she is actually really laid back and relaxed.

The former Destiny’s Child star - who married rapper Jay-Z in a secret ceremony early last year - says her favorite past time is to sit in front of the TV watching re-runs of the Cosby Show and Fresh Prince of Bel Air.

She reveals, “I’m not this round the clock diva looking for attention. I’m way more comfortable out of the spotlight and just chilling out with my family.

“I’m very quiet. I love to paint. I love to watch TV though it seems I never get to do it.

“I love a lot old television shows. I still love the Cosbys. I also love the Fresh Prince.”

[From Showbiz Spy]

Best case scenario, Beyonce is admitting she’s a diva except for when she’s home. I think diva behavior is indicative of a lack of true class. And Beyonce’s been a major one lately – even telling the U.S. Secret Service what to do. During the inauguration, she insisted they make an exception to their barricade rules and let her car come pick her up so she wouldn’t have to walk four blocks in the cold. Does that sound like the behavior of a woman who isn’t a diva? Who prefers to just quietly chill and spend a low-key evening vegging out? I don’t think so. It sounds to me like someone who’s high maintenance under any condition. But nice try.

Here’s Beyonce at the Golden Globes on the 11th. Images thanks to WENN.

You know that section in the tabloids, “STARS - They’re just like us!” Well, something tells me you will never see Mariah Carey’s picture in that section. The diva arrived at Heathrow Airport in the UK with 20 suitcases in tow - all for her three-day stay in the country for her appearance on “The X Factor,” which is the British version of “American Idol.”

Mariah Carey lived up to her diva reputation as she arrived in London for a three-night stay today… accompanied by 20 suitcases.

The singer and her husband Nick Cannon needed two huge trolleys to carry their bags. Porters pushing them through Heathrow airport seemed bemused by their haul.

When the newlyweds arrived at the Dorchester they were met by a crush of Mariah’s fans, who held up banners saying ‘Congrats MC and Nick’.

Mariah, who is 11 years older than her 27-year-old actor husband, dressed for comfort in grey leggings and open toe boots.

The 38-year-old kept warm with a long black cardigan, while Cannon dressed smartly in a pinstripe suit.

This week on the X Factor all the contestants will be performing a Mariah ballad - with the soul singer on hand to instruct them.

[From The Daily Mail]

I remember when Mariah Carey was first famous in the early 90’s, she told stories about living in a roach-infested apartment in NYC while working multiple menial labor jobs. Does she even remember those days? Probably not. And I’d be willing to bet that at least five of those suitcases were packed with outfits for her dogs. Poor Nick Cannon was probably forced to shove three days worth of stuff into a carry-on bag.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon are shown at the airport and outside their hotel in London on 11/6/08. Credit: Bauergriffinonline

Last month, we told you how Madonna acted like a complete bitch to up-and-coming British singer James Morrison, who approached her to say hello and tell her he was a fan. Now, Madge is having a go at Swedish pop singer Robyn.

Madonna is a demanding diva even to her peers. The Swedish pop star Robyn was psyched when the Material Mom invited her to open for a handful of her European concerts but quickly found out there are rules. Robyn told her hometown Swedish paper that she and her crew were told “not to approach Madonna, not to speak to Madonna and, above all, no pictures . . . I hadn’t expected any glamour, but it’s strange that they assume that the first thing you’re gonna do is run after Madonna and ask for an autograph. My worst nightmare would be to turn into Madonna . . . Madonna is constantly chasing the latest trends.”

[From Page Six]

While I wouldn’t exactly call Robyn one of Madonna’s “peers” - honestly, I’ve never even heard of her - Madonna must have thought something of her music to invite her on tour. To turn around and institute rules like this must have been insulting. At this point, is there anyone who would even want Madonna’s autograph or picture anymore? Her attitude has turned off a lot of people who used to call themselves fans. I think her ego is getting increasingly out of control the older and richer she gets.

In other Madonna news, Howard Stern revealed yesterday on his radio show that he ran into Yankees’ third baseman Alex Rodriguez recently, who was hanging around with none other than Madge’s best friend Ingrid Caesarez. The pair were photographed having lunch over the weekend. Maybe Madge is trying to throw us off the A-Rod affair trail?

Madonna is pictured below at the Cannes Film Festival below in 2008. Photo credit: PRPhotos. Header image is of the Filth and Wisdom premiere in NY last night. Credit: WENN