Richard Reid's gossip

TODAY’s gossip guru Richard Reid reports daily with all the celebrity scuttlebutt straight out of Hollywood.

Broadcasting from our LA studio, Richard Reid keeps his finger firmly on the pulse covering all the hot goss from Tinsel town - who's dating who, who's wearing what and who is the latest celebrity in rehab.

"Richard has an uncanny ability to channel the minds of the rich and infamous and tell us not only what they are doing, but what they are thinking and deliver the news in a signature style," says his colleague and friend, Richard Wilkins.

Blog entry: November 05, 2009

How great is it to be back in Australia? REALLY GREAT!

From the second I emerged from my V Australia flight, the love and support I've received has been overwhelming. People are so excited when I tell them that DOMESTIC BLITZ is going back in production! Thanks everybody!

After switching flights, I headed to Melbourne to join the rest of the TODAY gang for two days LIVE outside David Jones. Its always such a thrill to be out of the protective cage of the studio: ANYTHING can happen and usually does! Derby Day was spectacular> I felt a little bit like a party crasher rubbing shoulders with the likes of Megan Gale, Hamish and Andy, Eddie Maguire, Shane Warne, Chris Smith, Lara Bingle and Michael Clarke, Tracy Grimshaw, KAK and of course, Richard Wilkins and his new bestie, Andre Rieu. Did I mention I was passing food and drinks around on a tray? I boy has to make coin where he can!

Did you notice that Sophie Monk is back in Australia? Soph is turning into quite a big thing in the states. I've done a little radio with her this week and I've got to tell you she is a living doll! Why Benji madden would ever choose Paris Hilton over Soph is beyond me! Love you, Soph!

Hang in there, kids! Just when you think its bad...your horse might come in first!!

OX
RR

Blog entry: October 16, 2009

While Hollywood is careening toward winter, the land Down Under is zooming into summer! It’s said it never rains in California, but that is a big fat lie! The last week, the heavens have given L.A. more than its fair share of water and right about now, the starlets are starting to get crabby! I don’t blame them: It takes a lot of time and energy to fix your hair!

I’ll be heading to Sydney very soon to shoot the next series of Domestic Blitz. It’s been good to have a break, but I am itching to get back in the Hummer and surprise a bunch of unsuspecting families! The look of shock (some would say horror) when I jump out of that big black monstrosity is priceless and more than makes up for the long, long plane ride.

Warmer weather in Oz also means Racing Season! I can’t wait to see all the fabulous fascinators, barely there dresses and spray on tans in every shade of orange imaginable! I’ve managed to finally perfect my tan (Thanks, Napoleon!), so I totally feel the pain of a spray on gone bad!

If you see me on the street, you better come up and say hey. Even Richard Wilkins will tell you I love to chat. Once you get me going I’ll no doubt make us BOTH late for our appointments!

See ya soon!
RR

Blog entry: October 12, 2009

A LOVING FAREWELL TO DOMESTIC BLITZ BRIDE, LOREN KENDALL

Within a very few days of her wedding to her beloved, Rod - - Loren Kendall had me wrapped around her cute little finger. To quote a line from the film JERRY MAGUIRE: “She had me at hello.” While I was privileged to know Loren for only a short time, her love of life, laughs and Vodka Cruisers instantly overwhelmed me to the point we dubbed each other “Soul Sistahs” for life.

Yet how short that turned out to be.

It is often said of unique individuals, “God broke the mould after he created you.” But with our precious Loren, that simply was not the case. When our Father in his infinite wisdom designed her, he did so by hand: carving every nuance, gesture and mischievous twinkle with loving care. And her one of a kind laugh! My, that girl had a cackle that only a mother could love. And she did - - along with every single person who was lucky enough to hear it.

In closing, a personal message to Rod: In my private chats with Loren, never once did she fail to mention how blessed she was to have you in her life. She loved you with all her heart. You completed her.

Rest in peace, my beautiful Domestic Blitz Bride. I will remember you forever and the joy you brought to my little world.

Blog entry: September 28, 2009

DOMESTIC BLITZ IS COMING BACK FOR ANOTHER SERIES!

After a couple months break, the gang will be back together again to resume filming in November! Television is such a fickle industry: One day you’re hot…the next you’re not! But thanks to our loyal audience, the message has been heard loud and clear: YOU WANT YOUR BLITZ! A million thanks to everyone who watched, wrote in and especially to the families who joined us on the road along the way. From the bottom of my loud, American heart: THANK YOU!

October and November are already shaping up to be quite busy for me: I head to Melbourne for both the Cox Cup and then the Melbourne Cup. In fact, I will celebrate my Australian Anniversary in Melbourne! It will be TWO years since I made my very first trip Down Under to attend the races! I still remember the excitement of being there for the first time. Everyone was SO nice and welcoming! Call me silly, but I had no idea that people would actually recognize me from TODAY! I know! The power of television is amazing. In a way it is the great unifier: It brings so many people together with one big collective experience! I LOVE IT!

So if you see me on the street in the very near future, please say “Hey” and we’ll have a little chat!

All the best!

RR

Blog entry: September 17, 2009

Hollywood has come down with a fever. SOPHIE MONK FEVER!

“Popstars” may have put the thick lipped Australian on the map, but for the last few years, no one in Los Angeles could figure out who the hell she was besides another wanna-be star! Yes, she caused a minor blip when she dated Good Charlotte guitarist, Benji Madden, (before he dumped her for Paris,) but other than that…ZERO.

But suddenly Sophie is EVERYWHERE! Getting coffee, sunbathing, shopping, eating, driving! Just the other day she was spotted getting coffee in the lobby where the Channel Nine LA Bureau has its offices! In a town where the paparazzi rules, Soph is the starlet du jour. We still don’t see a lot of her on TV, but if she rocks up in tiny bikini, you know the snappers will be all over it!

XX

Blog entry: September 10, 2009

How great does TODAY look lately!? I watch it over the internet here in Hollywood and I am so proud to be a part of it. The color, the guests, the fashion, the warmth: everything just seems so alive! It seems the last several months of really hard work behind the scenes is really paying off. I sure hope everyone watching is enjoying it as much as we are making it!

A lot of viewers have written in asking me about my shirts: are they really that bright loud? I swear I’m laughing right now because YES THEY ARE! Almost all of them are made by my good friend David Smith on the Gold Coast. Funny story: I was doing a Live Cross from Surfers Paradise last year when out of the blue, David himself came up to me and handed me a shirt. It was PURPLE AND PAISLY! To tell you the truth, I had never seen a shirt like it. I thanked him and that was that. Four months later I wore it - - and it was such a hit I started wearing it all the time. David noticed and sent me a dozen more. Now, they are a “Richard Reid trademark” I’m told and I have your very own David Smith to thank. THANKS, DAVID!!

Be well, my friends. When you think you have no one who cares, remember you always have me every morning on Channel Nine. XXXX

Blog entry: July 16, 2009

Where has my work husband, Richard Wilkins, gone? Since we never officially married, it’s not like he left me for another woman or anything. BUT, he and his GORGEOUS fiance, Rebecca, have slipped away to parts unknown for a little pre-honeymoon vacation. He deserves it after putting up with the likes of me everyday!

At Nine, we're wrapping up our forth episode of DOMESTIC BLITZ for its big return in September. Which reminds me; WE STILL NEED FAMILIES! Do you know someone that could use a little Blitzing? If so, go to our website at www. channelnine.ninemsn.com.au/domesticblitz and nominate them. We have two episodes left so hurry, hurry, hurry!

Here at TODAY, we're still feeling the hysteria of Jacko's shocking, stunning death. As a long-time fan of his music, I can't help but feel the enormous loss. But as a trained (Yes, I AM trained) journalist, it has been an exciting and enthralling story to cover. A little bit Yin and Yang, right?

Please know always, that if you see or hear me on TV or radio, I am doing this for you and that I will always be your friend.

Lots of love,
RR

Blog entry: June 04, 2009

If you've noticed I'm back on Australian shores the last few days, well now the secret can be revealed: DOMESTIC BLITZ IS BACK!!! After a month break to recharge, regroup and rebotox, BLITZ went back into production this week in what promises to be our greatest season yet! Thanks to all our loyal viewers out there who missed us while we were gone, but I can assure you that Scott, Cam and Karl Stefanovic's new series RANDOM ACTS OF KINDNESS will touch your heart until BLITZ is back on the tube!

Meantime, are Brad and Angie through? They are the rumours that won't go away and now that Brad is making three back to back films in LA while Angie takes the brood back to France - - it sure looks like a separation of sorts. Stay tuned!

What are you all thinking about Lady GaGa. I'm sorry, but I love her! I don't think she comes off very well in interviews and I know Kyle and Jackie found her a little odd, but her songs make me shake my butt!!!! Is that too much information? HA!

OX

RR

Blog entry: May 21, 2009

The flowers in the trees are in full bloom in Hollywood as we make the transition from spring to summer. Are you confused? I sure am! The weirdest part about bouncing between LA and Australia is the seasons… and the coffee (but don’t get me started on that!)

While the sun shines MOST of the time in LA, you better believe the beautiful and wanna-be-beautifuls are rocking their poolside bodies in Hollywood. I went to a Sunday afternoon drinks at the Mondrian Hotel’s Sky Bar the other day: OH MY GOD! It’s all about the abs and the tattoos this year for sure. FYI – fake boobs are SO yesterday!

If you watched the Logie Awards, then you may recall that Domestic Blitz did not take home the statuette. Scott Cam had me CONVINCED we were going to win; I even had a little speech! Oh the agony of defeat. I will admit that “Logie Loser” sounds pretty good, though. It’s a badge of honor I will cherish always.

Speaking of the Blitz: the show is gearing up for its third series! Very excited about that. So if you see me on the street or in the Hummer, say hey!

XX
RR

Blog entry: April 16, 2009

I never thought I'd see the day when Lindsay Lohan officially became a bigger mess than dear old Britney Spears! I was following the paparazzi around the other day (they are as rough as you'd think they would be!) and they regaled me with stories of Lindsay throwing eggs out her bedroom window at them on Easter! She's not making any new friends in Tinsletown, for sure. Ms. Lohan is headed for another breakdown very soon.

The Logies are fast approaching: Domestic Blitz is up for Favorite Lifestyle Show. I sure hope we win! So many people worked so hard on every single episode, it would like a great big THANKS to everyone. Keep your fingers crossed!

RR

Blog entry: April 2, 2009

Hi Everybody!

Well, after a spectacular week on the road with the cutest weatherman in the world, Stevie (All Together Now) Jacobs, I am finally back in Hollywood. BUT for those of you who watched Steve and I last week on TODAY: He is the warmest, funniest, most down to earth guy I have ever worked with - EVER! Don’t you think we’d be good on our own talk show? Discuss.

Special Note to TV Week readers: Thank you for nominating DOMESTIC BLITZ for “Most Popular Lifestyle Program.” I’ve been smiling since I got the news! NOW JUST MAKE SURE WE WIN!

Here in L.A. the goss never sleeps: Britney, Lindsay and poor Jen still keep me up most nights: its either a phone call, a text or email that one of my girls is up to no good!

See ya on TV!

RR

Blog entry: December 11, 2008

What a fantastic week! The divine Steve Jacobs and myself have been on a goodwill tour of Sydney’s greatest suburbs: Rouse Hill, Liverpool, Blacktown, Cronulla and Campbelltown! Everywhere we went, people were so friendly and welcoming - it felt like we were having a visit with old friends!

The last couple of weeks have been a whirlwind of constant motion! Domestic Blitz had its last shoot before the Christmas break: I think it might be my favourite family yet (be prepared to get out your hankies when you meet Jan and Stephan!). Channel Nine had its Chrissie bash where it unveiled its line-up of shows for next year! There are A LOT of hot, hot, HOT new projects in the pipeline! Plus, I’ve been playing tour guide in Sydney to a couple of American pals on their honeymoon!

I’m headed to the states soon to celebrate the holidays with my family in Oregon - that’s the state above California! I’ll try to drop you a line once I get back to Hollywood!

Your Friend,
Richard

Blog entry: November 07, 2008

The "Wicked Game" crooner not only joined the entire Today Show team in Melbourne for our Cup celebrations, but personally serenaded a very deserving mum for an upcoming episode of Domestic Blitz! Does this man ever sleep?

The Melbourne Cup was off the hook, full of celebrity sightings galore: Megan Gale, Jen Hawkins, Carson Kressly, Snoop Dogg, Kerri-Anne, Shelly Craft, Kate Middleton, Daniel MacPherson, Guy Sebastion and Jenna Elfman! Phew. That’s a lot of stardust!

I'm jetting of to Hollywood this weekend after three weeks Down Under. I‘ve been all over your great land this trip: Cairns, Maroochydore, Byron Bay, Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne. Will SOMEONE please invite me to WESTERN Australia?! I'd love to visit Perth and see what all the good buzz is about!

See ya on TV!

RR

Blog entry: October 29, 2008

Let me first start out with a big "I TOLD YOU SO!" Not that I wish divorce or marital strife on anybody, but I'd been talking about the sad state of Madonna's marriage for months: the fighting, the feuding, Kabbalah, A-Rod! So when Mr. and Mrs. Ritchie FINALLY announced their split...well honey, I wasn’t shocked! Hopefully both of these immensely talented individuals can move on with a little bit of dignity...or not. But that's showbiz.

I arrived back in Australia just hours before the start of the Caulfield Cup: a shower, a fluff up and it was off to the races! Now, I don't know anything about the ponies, but I do know about SUPERMODELS!!! I had the great pleasure of interviewing BOTH Megan Gale and Miranda Kerr - be still my heart. If you’re waiting for me to tell you they are both dreadful creatures...you'll be waiting a long time. These girls are the best in the biz, delightful and unpretentious (Lindsay, Britney and Paris could all take a lesson from these birds!)

The very next day I hopped on a plane from Melbourne to Maroochydore! You may recall their heartbreaking story of Bianca Saez, the teenager with the worst recorded case of Tourettes in Australia (60 Minutes did an expose on her treatment a few months ago). Well, Scott, Shelly and the gang gave her family the Blitz treatment and I'm not lying when I tell you it has got to be one of our most emotional episodes yet! Look for the return of Domestic Blitz in November!

Lastly: Make sure you catch the whole Today team as we take over Melbourne! We'll be broadcasting live there starting Friday, October 30th to celebrate the all things Melbourne Cup! If you're in the area of David Jones out front of the Bourke Street Mall, come by and say DING DANG!!!

OX

RR

Blog entry: October 14, 2008

Last week, while shooting an episode of Domestic Blitz in Cairns, I took my life into my own hands and got into a tussle with a quad-bike! Now you may think I am being overly dramatic, but I SWEAR I am not. After the wonderful Blitz family and I were done filming, I decided to show off my biking skills and roared off in a blaze of glory - only to find myself moments later heading straight down a ravine, into a gulley and up and over the bike! While I am pretty bruised and battered, most of all I feel bad for the poor family that had to see me flat on my back. I guess my pride is a little beat up as well.

Back in Hollywood this week: Richard Wilkins arrived the other day for his exclusive interviews with the cast of High School Musical 3. Its always fun when he's in town as he makes me laugh without even having to try. He's a mischievous one, that Dickie!

Summer Down Under means Winter in Hollywood! How crazy is the Earth!? While Mother Nature seems to know what she's doing, all this travel and seasonal change has me sneezing like crazy. If you have any advice to ward off a cold, please send it my way.

Stay healthy, my friends... and take your vitamins!

Richard

Blog entry: September 25, 2008

Have you ever had one of those holidays where you come back more tired than when you left? I know, I know: Cry me a river...but its TRUE!

Now, you all know I live in Hollywood, which is on the West Coast of America. Three of my mates had the bright idea we should travel to the EAST COAST for an August rendezvous, Cape Cod near Boston to be exact. I had never been, so I thought why not. Well, a plane, a train, a ferry and a taxi cab ride later I arrived to find that the tiny fishing village of my dreams was in the middle of their MARDI GRAS!! So much for sleep and sobriety! Needless to say, I had a lot of laughs...but now need a vacation from my vacation!

Back in Sydney this week to start shooting the second series of Domestic Blitz! Thanks to all of you out there for your letters, e-mails and most of all for bring us into your homes! I promise you this next season has even bigger surprises than the last and every family you meet will touch your heart :)

Back to work for me! Drop me a line sometime - I want to hear from you!

Your pal,

Richard

Blog entry: August 18, 2008

I smell smog, I see star and I feel glamorous! I MUST be back in Hollywood!!!

After two weeks in the Land Down Under, I’ve landed back in the City of Angels to the sound of wedding bells! Ellen DeGeneres and Australia’s own Portia de Rossi tied the knot in Beverly Hills in an intimate ceremony of less than 20 pals (I’m guessing that’s why I never got the invite.) Good for them! I hope this is one Hollywood relationship that lasts!

Which of course brings me to Jen Aniston and John Mayer. Poor Jen I thought these kids would make it, but alas, no. Karl Stefanovic nicknamed Jen “Glad Wrap” because he recons she’s way too clingy! Funny stuff!

DOMESTIC BLITZ fans alert: We just finished shooting our first episode for series two!! Everyone is back, the family was divine and there wasn’t a dry eye in the house! P.S. If you’re reading this Mia YO YO YO!!!

Have I mentioned how much I love Steve Jacobs? Ok, so I have!!! He and I did a week together on the road all around Brisbane: Ipswich, Logan, Redcliffe, Brissie and North Lakes. Such beautiful people, greeting us with miles of smiles! Thank you everyone who braved the cold mornings and especially to my new friend, Amber!

OX

RR

Blog entry: August 1, 2008

What a spectacular couple of weeks full of fun and surprises!

Let’s start with the fun: Steve Jacobs! Everyone knows we have the best weather guy in the business, but what I want to make clear is that he is EXACTLY the same way in real life that he is on TODAY - sassy, delightful and completely gorgeous! Steve and I have the great pleasure to be the only camera crew invited to Bindi Irwin’s 10th Birthday celebration at the Australian Zoo and we had a blast! P.S. Terri Irwin is from Oregon in the U.S. like me so we had lots of fun catching up.

Surprises: Well, it’s pretty much official - DOMESTIC BLITZ will be back for a second series!!!! Thanks to all of you out there who’ve been watching, Scott, Shelly and yours truly will be making wishes come true at least for the next six months!! My heart truly swells with pride every time I think about BLITZ! WOW what a nice show!

And watch out Brisbane: Steve Jacobs and I will be in your neck of the woods next week! You never know where we’re going to pop up next!!!

Your friend,

RR

Blog entry: July 14, 2008

What a Double Whammy of a week-end! Not only did Angie finally pop out the twins, but DOMESTIC BLITZ scored its best ratings yet!

Let's start with the glorious ‘earth mother’ herself, Angelina Jolie. Now, if you are a loyal viewer of TODAY, you will recall that Dickie and I both have kept a close eye on Brangelina's movements the last couple of years. Not only did we tell you about the adoption of little Pax WEEKS before it happened, but our sources informed us of Angie's pregnancy long before any of the other shows had any idea what was going on!

And TWINS!!! Its been a long time coming, but finally we can welcome son Knox Leon and daughter Vivienne Marcheline into the Jolie-Pitt clan!

As you may have seen, I'm down under for the next couple of weeks doing double duty on both TODAY and BLITZ! Nice work if you can get it!

This weeks show was one of our best yet: Tristan and Jess, a young couple who've overcome a lot of hard knocks through love and sheer determination. Their amazing story touched hearts across Australia with nearly 1.7 MILLION households tuning in to celebrate their story. As Scottie Cam would say, "Hip Hip Hooray!!!"

If you see me in Melbourne this week don't be shy! Come up and say hi and we'll have a bit of a chat!

OX

Your Pal,

Richard

DING DANG! DING DANG!

Red hot Britney news!

Well it seems our favourite gal in crisis, Britney Spears, may finally be having some more face time with her boys! In a Hollywood courtroom this week it was decided Mama Britney is stable enough to have overnight custody once in awhile of sons, Small Fry and Tater Tot- I mean Sean Preston and Jayden James.

If you ask me, I think Brit-Brit deserves some cuddle time with the kids because she's really been behaving herself and been a good girl. While I miss the "Pink Wig" and British accent, I guess its time the party girl grew up!

Have you noticed how good Lisa Wilkinson and Georgie Gardner are looking? I mean, come on! These two gals are G-L-A-M-O-R-O-U-S!

Some days Dickie and I can barely drag our butts out to the set, but EVERY DAY without fail, L and G light up the show with their mega-watt smiles. Like Meg Ryan said in When Harry met Sally,- "I'll have whatever SHE'S having!"

Let's here it for the TODAY girls!

Richard.

Blog entry: June 19, 2008

What is it about the sight of David Beckham that turns me into a giggly 14-year-old girl?

Let me start by saying David first caught my eye his engagement to Victoria was announced. I thought forget about her, who is he?!

As you know, David is a real style icon. Even back in the 90s, he was always quite fashion forward, especially with his hair. Oh please don’t get me started on his hair- do you want to be here all day?!

Let’s just say that David Beckham is a glorious specimen of God’s great handiwork. And I love him. That said, I do wish Victoria nothing but happiness- except when it comes to MY DAVID!

Back in the real world: I’ve been enjoying a glorious week in Hollywood where the sun only stops shining at night. I love L.A. in the summertime. Mind you it’s so hot the people on the streets are hardly wearing any clothing at all.

Another great thing about summer time is that people are in a good mood- even Britney, Paris and Lindsay don’t seem to have a care in the world. Well, at least Paris doesn’t.

I am so grateful to all of you who allow me to enter your living room through TODAY or DOMESTIC BLITZ. It really seems that all of you are sharing my success down under with me and we’re on this great and glamorous ride together, and aren’t we having some fun!,/p>

OX to you!

RR

Blog entry: June 2, 2008

Hello from Hollywood!

What a whirlwind week! I blew into town last weekend on Qantas Flight QF12 after a week of taping what I thought would be the last episode of Domestic Blitz.

Two days before I leave Sydney I get the call from the big bosses, the show is a hit and we need four more episodes ASAP! Crazy! So instead of sipping margaritas in Malibu this summer, I’m headed back Down Under. Am I lucky or what!

Star sightings this week:

Lindsay Lohan is at the top of the paparazzi list. I’m telling you, the chaos surrounding her is like the good old days of Britney and her pink wig!

I was shopping at the Beverly Centre Mall just a few blocks from my home and who should I be riding in the elevator with but Kim Kardashian. She’s a B-lister from the E! Channel. I will say, she is a pretty girl and seems to keep in shape.

Finally -who do you like? Who are you sick of? LET ME KNOW! I might secretly be over Cameron Diaz, but don’t tell anybody, I’m hoping it’s just a phase.

Ciao for now!

RR

Blog entry: May 28, 2008

What a fantastic week! This week on TODAY, we celebrated Lisa Wilkinson’s first anniversary on the show.

How is that possible!? I remember her very first day- Lisa looked absolutely radiant but had been rendered nearly speechless by a cold in her throat!

I’m not lying when I tell you, TODAY’s first lady looks even more gorgeous in person! Here’s to you, foxy mama!

If you happened to catch the second episode of Domestic Blitz, you weren’t alone- even more of you watched than the fist week. We sure kicked Gladiator and Big Brother to the curb! Take that, and that!

I can’t tell you how much it means to everyone involved that viewers are relating to our show about every day bravery on the Aussie home front. And who knows- your house could be next!

Blog entry: May 23, 2008

First of all, thanks you, thank you, thank you for making Domestic Blitz a hit!

If you watched Nine’s new lifestyle show last Sunday you’ll know I’ve been pouring my heart and soul into making the best possible series (Oh right- Scott Cam and Shelley Craft had a little something to do with it as well!)

As you know, Saint Jen has a new man- John Mayer.

Is she playing with fire? He’s a notorious ladies man, having “dated” Cameron Diaz, Jennifer Love Hewitt and Jessica Simpson.

He likes pretty girls, don’t he! I certainly hope sweet Jen guards her heart and doesn’t get hurt again.

I just bought the new Damian Leith album- thumbs up! He’s got such a dreamy voice- very soothing.

I met him last week when he was performing on Kerri-Anne. I ran up to him like a silly schoolgirl and said, “I bought your album and I paid full price!” He laughed and thanked me for helping him make a house payment.

Thanks for reading my rambling prose, y’all!

You are my stars!

Blog entry: May 14, 2008

Hole in the wall?

You can imagine my reaction when producers in Melbourne asked me to appear on their new game show called Hole in the Wall. Huh? Let me explain the concept. It is a huge Styrofoam wall with a body shape cut-out that comes moving toward contestants. They are dressed up in skin tight silver jumpsuits and have to somehow fit their bodies through the cut-out or get dragged into a swimming pool. Again… huh?

If you go on YouTube.com, you'll see that the show is a massive hit in Japan. Needless to say, I swallowed a lot of water while hilarity ensued. Watch out for the show when it debuts on Nine!

The next morning at the Melbourne airport, I was waiting for my flight when who should I run into but Jason Dundas. Hello! Jason is Cleo Magazines Bachelor of the Year, Getaway world traveller and all around spunky dude. He shared with me a few disco tracks off his I-pod before jumping a jet to Bali.

Back in Hollywood everyone is dishing about Lindsay Lohan! The poor thing can’t get job, is reportedly out every night of the week and is rumoured to be swinging both ways, if you know what I mean.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that, I’m just trying to keep up!

Richard Wilkins hits Hollywood tonight, so I better get out my party shoes! Ciao for now.

PS – Don’t forget to watch my new show,Domestic Blitz this Sunday, May 18 at 6:30pm on Nine.

PLEASE PLEASE WATCH!!

Blog entry: May 8, 2008

LOGIES LOGIES LOGIES LOGIES!!

It is with no shame and plenty of pride, dear friends, that I tell you that I am no longer a Logies virgin!

It was a whole lot of glitz and glam in Melbourne Sunday night as I made my Logie Red Carpet debut. Rubbing shoulders with Kate Ritchie, Jen Hawkins, Scott Cam and Andrew G, I felt like I had died and gone to hog heaven.

I must get this off my chest right away - the evening was all about the cleavage. Megan Gale gave me quite an eyeful, Catriona Roundtree brought her girls out to play and even my darling pal Tracy Grimshaw dared to show her god given assets! Praise be to low cut gowns.

While the show itself was a bit of a snooze, the announcement that there will be an Underbelly prequel and Chris Lily’s spectacular performance made the three hour plus event worth it. Along with a few toasts with my good mate Kerri-Anne, the evening was a colourful blur!

And the after parties, darling, is where fortunes are made and deals are done. I did my best to mingle with A-listers, but man oh man those soapie D-list wannabes cling on like they are fighting for dear life! But my are they pretty.

I ended the night at the Nine shin-dig where I spun hits on the turn-table to get the crowd shaking their tails!

LOL - Awwww what you are going do? Sue me?

Love ya all!

Blog entry: April 30, 2008

Is Britney back to her old ways? I sure hope so!

No sooner do I land in Hollywood (Thank you Quanta's, QF11!) then my phone starts ringing off the hook that Britney is on the move. As I told you before, she has thrust herself back into her work with the same vengeance that she used to party with: NON-STOP! But is she missing the crazy times of days gone by? After a quick workout at the gym, Britney was spotted wearing only a loose fitting towel wrapped around her body leaving the locker room to get a glass of water. Perhaps Miley Cyrus has had some kind of effect on old Brit-Brit!

Back to me: I'm on the hunt for an outfit to wear to the Logies! I am thrilled to be going and can't wait for my chance to maybe meet - here it comes – Kate Ritchie! I have a little bit of a celebrity crush on "Sally" and have to hand it to someone who's really had a great run. If you know anybody who knows her – Tell her I love her!

Have any of you watched Hole in the Wall on YouTube? It's this crazy Japanese game show where contestants have to contort their bodies to fit through, you guessed it, a hole in the wall! Check it out.

I've been put on alert that an Australian version of the show is on the fast track and may be headed to Channel Nine in the very near future. Why am I telling you this? SCOOP! I may be on it! Can you imagine me in a silver lame singlet posing in front of a TV cameras?! OK OK...

Ciao for now,

Richard Reid.

Blog entry: April 23, 2008.

Hello friends,

I think I've been spending more time in the air than on the ground lately!

Last week, you may recall I was in my home of Hollywood, digging through trash cans, looking for the dirt - the week before that I was in Oz.

Now I am back in Sydney filming another episode of Domestic Blitz and guess what? I head back to Los Angeles at the end of the week. If I'm not careful, I'll end up looking like my mate, Dickie!!! Ah, you know I love him!

But how's this for Hollywood celeb spotting, last week I ate at the restaurant Buddha Belly (a favourite of Gwen Stefani) when who should be seated right next to me but Heather Mills! Oh my! I will say this, she looks better in real life. But that voice! She's louder than me and that's saying a lot!

Earlier that same day, I was getting a hamburger (yes, I got some chips too!) at a dive called Fat Burger and looked across to see Sex and the City's"Mr. Big" chowing down! I wanted to ask him how SJP was, but he seemed very involved in his chewing so I left him alone after a quick hello.

FYI - he's very tall. Is that why they call him "Mr. Big"? Tee hee - more news next week from Tinsel Town.

ox RR

Blog entry: April 15, 2008.

Britney in a car accident!

A Kylie sighting!

Heather Mills moving in on my turf?

What a welcome back to Hollywood for me!

After three weeks Down Under, I return to Tinsel-town and the sidewalks are paved with gossip gold!

First up, I have a desperate need for some retail therapy. Robertson Blvd is calling my name so I make a quick stop by Kitson to look at their new collection only to get the shocking news that the store has sent back their entire stock of Victoria Beckham jeans! Oh no! Of course, my first thought is, “I hope David is OK.” On further investigation, I discover that the super trendy Fred Segal Boutique on Melrose has also dumped the Posh pants! Seems the pricey togs just weren’t selling. Another failure for Vickie B.

I’m barely back at my pad when the phone starts ringing off the hook. Britney has rear-ended another car on the Highway, lucky she’s sober. Then I get the call that Heather Mills is shopping for a house in the Hollywood Hills. Hmm... I was hoping she would stay in London.

Now for my Kylie news! A very good friend spotted Lady K when she was in town to perform for Dancing with the Stars. He was dining at a restaurant when he noticed a very handsome man out of the corner of his eye. Guess who it was! Yes, the love rat himself, Olivier Martines. And bouncing in to sit by his side, none other than Kylie herself!!! Oh, Kylie…when will you learn.

I don’t know about you, but I’m exhausted!

See you later,

Richard Reid.

Blog entry: April 8, 2008

What a spectacular couple of days!

Last Friday, my good pal and Entertainment Tonight producer, Rebekah, flew to the Whitsunday Islands with me for the weekend! How glam is that! While I’ve been enjoying the best both Sydney and Melbourne can offer, Hamilton Island was my first taste of Aussie relaxation at its most chilled. If you haven’t heard of the Qualia Resort and Spa - trust me, you will.

Plus, a reliable source tells me Nicole and Keith are looking into a quick getaway there before the birth of their bub (Nicole already sent her posse of pals to check it out.) And yes, I polished my jewelry on the sands of Whitehaven Beach!

Speaking of Nicole, my spies tell me she’s planning on delivering her baby in Los Angeles. What? I know!

She and Keith just bought a five bedroom mansion in the ultra-posh Brentwood area, not far from where she used to live with her first husband, you-know-who. Nic’s bestie, Naomi Watts had her baby, Alexander, in the states last year and now Nic is determined to follow her path. I’m sure she will deliver at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, hospital to the stars (Both Christina Aguilera and Nicole Richie had their bubs their earlier this year.)

While they say there’s no rest for the wicked, I am really, really busy! I’m back on the set of Scott Cam’s new reno show, Domestic Blitz, this week in addition to doing TODAY. I thank my lucky stars every single day that I should be this busy. Look for the show to debut in late May and help make it a hit!

And have you ever met a bigger brat than Kyle Sandilands?! And I have never adored a man more! Jackio sure has her beautiful hands full with that bad boy. He’s headed to Hollywood next week where he has promised to let me show him around…details on that one later, dear friends! : )