Saturday, June 30, 2012

Kristen Stewart's Debut Balenciaga's Florabotanica Ad: First Look!

It was recently revealed that she's joining the many stars to foray into the fragrance world, and now Kristen Stewart can be seen in her first ad while also having opened up about the beauty product endeavor.

As for the particulars, the "Twilight" actress was tapped to front Balenciaga Paris' new women?s scent named Florabotanica - with the perfume slated to be released this September.

Also talking about her fashion sense, new movie role and acting, in general, highlights from Miss Stewart's Florabotanica-based interview with WWD are as follows:

On her fragrance gig being an unlikely one:
?On a base level, the reason you want to wear a fragrance is because you want to smell attractive. That in itself is a pretty mature idea, especially considering the teenager I was. I was never the one wearing my mom?s perfume and trying to be sexy. I was like hanging out with my brothers and doing the opposite of that."

On her relief in being pleased with the scent:
?I?m very lucky that I like the fragrance, because I would have done anything with [Balenciaga designer Nicolas Ghesqui�re]. And I?m a terrible liar.. There is something natural about it. It?s very alive. I think that as a young person wearing it ? considering that I?ve never worn a scent ? it kind of puts you on this level of, like, ?Whoa, check me out.??

On feeling ?lucky? and ?really excited? about the fragrance effort:
?Even though, yes, it?s an ad and we?re selling a fragrance ? I don?t want to sound pretentious ? but I want to be part of this art project. I want to be around Nicolas when he gets excited about fabric. I want to see the look on his face when he sees me put on a dress.?

On the print campaign, which was photographed by Steven Meisel:
?I think that?s kind of perfect for this particular ad. When I first stood there, I was like, ?OK, do you want me to show the curves of the dress? Do you want me to stand like this? Like that (striking statuesque poses)?? And they were like, ?Just be comfortable.? I find when you do a really good photo shoot, you?ve unlocked something that you didn?t necessarily know you had in you. There are qualities that certain clothes, or certain environments and certain people, bring to the surface that can be surprising. But that doesn?t mean that they?re not authentic.?

On her style icon and not being influenced by others when it comes to fashion:
?I think the hottest chick that?s ever walked the earth is Brigitte Bardot, and I couldn?t be more different from her. So my style icons and stuff, even if I look up to them and think they?re really cool, I don?t think [they find their] way into my own sense of fashion.?

On her transformation for her upcoming role in 'Cali':
?I?m going to get into the best shape of my life. I?m going to look like a stripper. I?m going to look like a porn star.?

On acting being all about self-discovery, for her:
?A lot of times, you?ll read a script and you can identify with things that are very surprising, things that kind of shock you about yourself. And the process of making the movie is finding out why those feelings occurred. Sometimes they?re not always easy to define.?

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'Beasts Of The Southern Wild' Director On Festival Response And Making People Cry

"Beasts of the Southern Wild" is unusual for a number of reasons. First, it stars 8-year-old Quvenzhané Wallis as a girl named Hush Puppy, who lives with her father in a part of Lousianna called The Bathtub. Second, it has dominated almost every film festival since it screened at this year's Sundance Film Festival, and [...]

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Larry King -- Ryan Seacrest Picks Out My Clothes

There's a reason Larry King always looks like a million bucks -- the news icon tells TMZ, Ryan Seacrest personally picks out his flashy duds.78-year-old King was at LAX last week with his wife Shawn ... and we asked the question on everyone's mind…

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Friday, June 29, 2012

Why Did Justin Bieber Almost Quit Music?

'He just broke down, and he said, 'I can't do it anymore,' ' Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, recalls to MTV News.
By Jocelyn Vena

<P>It's not always easy being <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a>. In fact, there has been a moment or two when the <a href="/news/articles/1687691/justin-bieber-believe-album-details.jhtml"><i>Believe</i></a> singer had his doubts about embarking on a life of celebrity.</P><P>He recently opened up to <a href="http://fabulousmag.co.uk/2012/06/18/justin-bieber-exclusive-interview-uk-girls-have-the-dirtiest-mouths/" target="_blank"><i>Fabulous</i> magazine</a> about questioning his life of fame after he found himself smack dab in the middle of a paternity scandal with a fan, Mariah Yeater, who claimed he fathered her child. He remained steadfast that he never even met the woman, and she eventually dropped her claim.</P><P>But, as it turns out &#8212; according to Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun &#8212; when Bieber needed a pick-me-up and some convincing to stick to the music game <i>another</i> time, he looked to a pro athlete for some wisdom.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Justin Bieber Nearly Quit Music Altogether" id="vid:793962" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>"There was a show in Orlando, [Florida] ... It was a day where he had to make a decision if he was going to continue on or not, 'cause he was fighting," Braun recalled to MTV News. "We were in Orlando. We had a sold-out arena show, and it had gotten to a point where kids were surrounding hotels, and you're talking about a kid who is 15, 16 years old, and he went and did a show 20,000 people, sold out, but right before he went into the show, he was having a little bit of an attitude." (Bieber played Orlando on his <i>My World</i> Tour in August 2010.)</P><P>"And he goes in the show, and he was fine, and he comes off, and I go, 'What was that before the show?' and he just broke down, and he said, 'I can't do it anymore. I can't go outside. I can't go anywhere ... I feel like a spectacle all the time.' And he was really struggling with it. You got to remember he didn't want to be a star: I found him, and it happened."</P><P>Bieber and Braun had a major heart-to-heart as he struggled with his superstardom, but the teen did offer one suggestion on how he might be able to come to terms with how he was feeling. "So, we had a long talk about 'Is this what you want?' He sat there, got real quiet, he looked at me and goes, 'I want to meet Kobe Bryant.'</P><P>"And I was like, 'Kobe Bryant? We just had this emotional conversation.' And he goes, 'No, I just feel like no matter what Kobe does, he'll always be chasing Michael Jordan's ghost, and someone the other day told me I could grow up in front of the entire world like <a href="/news/articles/1687838/justin-bieber-die-in-your-arms-michael-jackson.jhtml">Michael [Jackson]</a> did, and I just want to know how you handle always chasing someone's ghost that you'll just never going to be able to catch.' It was actually a pretty profound moment."</P><P>Three weeks later, the encounter happened. Braun recalled, "They had a pretty intense conversation and something that I think Justin will never forget."</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Justin Bieber Proving His Haters Wrong With 'Good Music'" id="vid:793035.id:1687833" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>

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A 'Magic Mike' Guide For Straight Men

We know what you're thinking, straight dudes. Enough about this "Magic Mike" movie already! "Ladies and gay guy friends, please stop with all the breathy Tweets and Facebook posts," you're thinking. "Sure, there are some handsome actors who take their clothes off in an R-rated Steven Soderbergh movie about male strippers. So what?" But fret [...]

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Duke University Students Launch A Fascinating ?Who Needs Feminism?? Campaign

So I got lost in a Zooey Deschanel vortex and ended up on the website she shares with her two friends. It’s called hellogiggles and it’s as adorkable as it sounds. But it also has some really informative pieces that make for great discussion. Recently they shared a piece written by a 6th grade girl [...]

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Charlie Sheen's 'Anger Management': Should You Watch?

The reviews are in, and they're not all that kind. Over the last few days, leading up to the June 28 debut of Anger Management (FX, Thursday, 9 p.m. ET), TV critics have been skewering Charlie Sheen and the comeback vehicle he's riding in on.

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In Theaters This Weekend: Reviews of 'Magic Mike,' 'Ted,' 'People Like Us' and More


Wondering which film to go see this weekend? Check out what THR's critics say about the movies opening Friday.

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Thursday, June 28, 2012

China's State-run Film Fund Announces China-U.S. Co-production Slate


Projects include Stan Lee's Chinese superhero pic "The Annihilator" and project based on Bruce Lee's last script "The Silent Flute."

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Snoop Dogg Stopped For Pot Possession in Norway; World Gasps in Astonishment


Norway didn't exactly roll out the red carpet for Snoop Dogg, stopping the rapper for pot possession. Fortunately, it didn't throw the book at him either.

Upon arriving at Oslo airport today in the country's capital, Snoop was held by customs after a canine unit sniffed out a small amount of marijuana.

Knock us over with a feather. This hasn't happened since ... January.

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Lucky for Snoop, Norway marijuana laws are lax; up to 15 grams is generally considered personal use and punishable by a fine of 5000 kroner ($827).

So no criminal charges for the Doggfather, though he was also found to possess a large amount of cash exceeding legal limits and fined for that too.

Total penalties: 52,000 kroner, or $8,600, which he paid - he was carrying massive amounts of cash after all - and then was sent on his way.

Not a bad day for Norwegian customs officials or Snoop really.

Customs officers who stopped him told the news outlet that he was polite throughout and they were not aware of who he was until he showed ID.

Snoop Dogg, who was in Norway to perform as one of the headliners of the Hove Festival, was asked by VGTV why he was five hours late to the event.

"Man, shut the f--k up," he snapped, in big white shades emblazoned with his moniker. "I'm here… be happy I'm here and ask some real questions."

Point taken.

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50 Cent Hospitalized After Car Wreck with a Mack Truck

Rapper 50 Cent (real name Curtis Jackson) was hospitalized early Tuesday morning after a car accident in New York. But despite some terrifying pictures of 50 being carried away from the scene of the accident on a stretcher with a brace around his neck, the rapper is reportedly on the mend.

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Johnny Depp Dating Amber Heard?

Has Johnny Depp already found himself a new lady love? The rumor mill is a buzzing that he and his Rum Dairy co-star Amber Heard are an item. Last week it was confirmed that Depp had split from his girlfriend and baby mama Vanessa Paradis ending their 14-year relationship. Now the Net has heated up with the rumor that Johnny is dating Heard. Amber herself just ended a two year relationship with her girlfriend. The Chicago Sun Times recently ran a story indicating that the two co-stars were more than just friends and that their relationship is what caused the end of Johnny and Vanessa. Celebuzz is reporting that the actor gave Heard a horse and that alleged action is of course adding fuel to fire of this rumor. The two have yet to be photographed together and of course the ultra private Depp is keeping quiet about this latest rumor, which is not surprising at all. I mean Johnny certainly keeps his personal life hidden from the public and that is totally fine. So what that means is that we know nothing at this time. I mean sure anyone can speculate but until they appear on a Red Carpet [...]

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Justin Bieber Comparisons Are 'Flattering,' Austin Mahone Says

Many call Texan teen, who built up fanbase on social media, the next Bieber.
By Tami Katzoff

<P>What do you call a group of kids who are so fiercely loyal to their young pop idol that they buy up all available tickets to a show in minutes, journey from far-off locales and park themselves on a sidewalk for hours just so they can get a glimpse of their beloved teenage Texan? Are they Beliebers? Of course not &#8212; Justin Bieber is Canadian, not Texan. They're Mahomies.</P><P>Mahomies are fans of 16-year-old Austin Mahone, the boy many believe will be crowned the Next Justin. The similarities are there: Both are fresh-faced, drum-playing crooners who built their massive fandom using social media and YouTube. And both are followed everywhere by throngs of screaming girls.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Austin Mahone Talks About His 'Mahomies'" id="vid:808969" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>But Austin Mahone does something that most fledgling pop stars don't: When his fans reach out to him, he reaches back. He follows them on Twitter. He keeps them updated on his comings and goings through video posts and Instagrams. He even Skypes with fans, one-on-one (for a fee). "Individually, they all give something to support me, which got me to where I am right now," Mahone told MTV News. "I just want to give back to them as much as I can and say thank you."</P><P>Mahone has no debut album yet and, as of press time, no label on which to release one. He does have two singles, "11:11" and "Say Somethin," which can be purchased on iTunes. He also has more than 777,000 Twitter followers and nearly half a million Facebook fans. Nicolette Valenti, 14, flew to New York from Boca Raton, Florida, to see Austin's sold-out show at Best Buy Theater on Friday; she said she would do anything to be around him. "Some girls just like him because he's cute," Valenti explained. "But I think he's really talented."</P><P>Mahone's journey to stardom began two years ago, when he started making videos with his friend Alex Constancio and posting them on YouTube. Then he started doing covers of artists like Bruno Mars, Adele and yes, Justin Bieber. His online fame steadily grew; he began making personal appearances and doing live shows. He's since relocated from Texas to Miami to work on new music.</P><P>"Coming from my bedroom in San Antonio to this big world and going from singing covers off my laptop to making music in this nice studio, making professional-sounding music &#8212; it's just weird," Mahone said. "It's crazy. I can't believe that happened."</P><P>The inevitable comparisons to Mr. Bieber don't seem to bother him too much. "I mean, it's flattering. It's not that bad of a thing," he said. "It's cool because he's such an inspiration to me and he's so successful, and I just hope that I'll be as successful as him someday." The comparisons do, however, bother many Mahomies.</P><P>"People say that Austin is the new Justin Bieber &#8212; I don't think that at all," said 14-year-old Maggie Benzenhafer as she waited on the sidewalk outside the Best Buy Theater. "I think Austin's going to be the new Austin Mahone."</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Austin Mahone's Fans Take Times Square" id="vid:795127" width="415" height="255"></div><p> </p>

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Justin Bieber Confirms Next Single

Singer will drop Big Sean collabo, 'As Long as You Love Me,' in July.
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<P><a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a> has officially picked his next single off <a href="/news/articles/1688265/justin-bieber-after-believe.jhtml"><i>Believe.</i></a> The singer will release his Big Sean collabo, <a href="/news/articles/1687783/justin-bieber-big-sean-true-g.jhtml">"As Long as You Love Me,"</a> to radio on July 9, <a href="http://www.billboard.com/news/justin-bieber-s-next-single-as-long-as-you-1007426352.story#/news/justin-bieber-s-next-single-as-long-as-you-1007426352.story" target="_blank">Billboard.com </a> reports.</P><P>The song is the first official follow-up to his single "Boyfriend" and has already seen some movement on the charts after Bieber released it as a <a href="/news/articles/1687112/justin-bieber-big-sean-as-long-as-you-love-me.jhtml">promo single on June 11</a> in the lead-up to his June 19 album release. It charted at #21 on the Hot 100, banking 168,000 downloads. The song will get a major push on Top 40 and rhythmic radio stations in the coming weeks.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Justin Bieber Proving His Haters Wrong With 'Good Music'" id="vid:793035.id:1687833" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>"Bieber's a true G. People may not know that," Big Sean told MTV News about working with the 18-year-old on the Rodney "Darkchild" Jerkins-produced track. "He is a good dude, man. And I ain't toning down nothing. I'm diverse &#8212; I can write raps to any type of song."</P><P>MTV News recently chatted with Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, about the album's potential next single, and he shared that "As Long as You Love Me" was at the top of the list of candidates to get the official single treatment.</P><P>"We haven't picked the next single," he said. "We're gonna see how different songs react off the album. 'As Long as You Love Me' [with Big Sean] is getting a lot of love, so is 'All Around the World' [with Ludacris]. So is 'Die in Your Arms.' 'Beauty and the Beat' is coming with the album. We're gonna see what the next single is. We're gonna figure that out."</P><P>In addition to preparing to shoot a video for the track, Bieber is also still in promo mode, spreading the word about his album, as well as prepping for his world tour, which kicks off in September in the U.S.</P><P>"The tour starts at the end of September ... by the end of 2013 we're gonna hit the whole world," Braun explained. "He has been watching a tremendous amount of Michael Jackson concerts from the '80s and '90s. And he has been talking to me about how Michael incorporated magic and pyro and reveals and he wants to bring in that. [But] still do that acoustic thing, but he wants to take it to a whole new level.</P><P>"It's just really exciting," he continued. "Nothing makes him happier than being onstage. So it's gonna be fun to get back onto the road. I think he was an amazing performer before, but his level of dance and musicianship and his range [has grown]. He's a veteran now. I think he wants to take it to a completely new level."</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Justin Bieber Is A 'True G,' Big Sean Says" id="vid:792807" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>

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Bachelorette Emily Maynard's Battle With Ricki's Grandparents

In-Touch-Cover-Web.jpg Bachelorette Emily Maynard may be on her way to a happy ever after, but at what cost? In the new issue In Touch ? on newsstands now -- insiders reveal the bitter fight between Emily and the multimillionaire parents of her late fianc� (and daughter Ricki?s father) Ricky Hendrick.

?They were beside themselves when they found out she wanted to put little Ricki on TV,? an insider tells In Touch of the couple, who have financially supported Emily and Ricki since their son?s death in a 2004 plane crash. ?They think it?s outrageous that she?d be putting their innocent granddaughter in the middle of this media circus.?

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?Mr. and Mrs. Hendrick are the sweetest people you?ve ever met, and they care about their granddaughter,? says the insider, adding that the couple worries about how she?s coping with the bizarre parade of cameras and unfamiliar men.

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Oprah Winfrey's Kardashian Sit-Down Brings Bigger Ratings in Second Week


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Justin Bieber Headed For Year's Biggest Debut With Believe

Singer's second full-length studio album of original material predicted to sell more than 410,000.
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<P>You'd be a fool to expect <a href="http://www.mtv.com/music/artist/bieber_justin/artist.jhtml">Justin Bieber</a> to debut anywhere but the #1 spot on the <I>Billboard</I> 200 album chart next week. But experts are predicting that not only will JB top the tally, but he's headed for his best first-week ever and the likely crown of the year's biggest debut.</P><P>According to <a href="http://www.billboard.com/#/news/justin-bieber-kenny-chesney-headed-for-top-1007386952.story?utm_source=most_recent" target="_blank"><I>Billboard</I></a>, <a href="/news/articles/1685471/justin-bieber-believe-track-list.jhtml"><I>Believe</I></a>&#8232; is on course to move between 410,000-440,000 units by the end of the reporting week on Sunday. If Bieber reaches those heights, he will move past the year's biggest debut to date, Madonna's <I>MDNA</I>, which opened with 359,000. Those kinds of numbers would also give Bieber his biggest first frame so far, beating the debut of 2010's <I>My World 2.0</I>, which moved 291,000 units in its first week.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Justin Bieber Lights Up New York Fans" id="vid:793032.id:1687833" width="415" height="255"></div><p></P><P>Before the expected numbers hit, Bieber's manager, Scooter Braun, was already feeling bullish about the prospects. "I think it's gonna do well because I think people are really giving it a shot," he said of the album that <a href="http://www.ew.com/ew/article/0,,20603635,00.html" target="_blank">critics</a> have been praising for its maturity. "At the same time, I think that's my biggest hope that people judge him on the music. That they go and they listen to the album and they don't go in with any expectations. There's a lot of hype around him because of who he is and just shut your eyes, put on your headphones, and put on the music and then just decide if this album is worthy of your time."</P><P>Bieber is also hustling hard to make sure he makes the biggest impact possible with <I>Believe</I>, from his <a href="/news/articles/1687984/justin-bieber-all-around-the-world.jhtml">drama-filled</a>&#8232; prime-time NBC special to an MTV <a href="/news/articles/1687837/justin-bieber-live-behind-the-scenes.jhtml">"Bieber Live"</a>&#8232; show that harkened back to the old <a href="/news/articles/1687822/justin-bieber-total-request-live.jhtml">"Total Request Live"</a>&#8232; era that helped make Timberlake a superstar. Those appearances, plus his worldwide promo tour and a string of co-signs from some of raps biggest names, could help Bieber land the <a href="/news/articles/1687988/justin-bieber-believe-album-sales.jhtml">biggest debut sales week</a>&#8232; of the year.</P><P>Even though he's burning the oil to get the word out to as many people as possible, Bieber is adamant about not sacrificing his art in the process. "I was very involved in the process [of making this album] -- I played instruments, produced, wrote -- so I want people to know it's not all hype," he said during the <a href="/news/articles/1687835/justin-bieber-live-recap.jhtml">"Live"</a>&#8232; show. "I want people to know I've been working hard on my music. Focus on the music. Don't think I'm just this product pushed out there. I work hard, and music is really important to me. I see a lot of hate online, which is inevitable, but at the end of the day, I'm just trying to prove them wrong by making good music."</P><P>Maybe he's a bit biased (okay, of course he is), but Braun said that if people follow his advice and give Bieber a fair shake, "I think nine-and-three-fourths out of 10 people will say yes." We will find out on Wednesday when the new <I>Billboard</I> 200 is revealed.</P><P></p><div class="player-placeholder right" title="Justin Bieber Proving His Haters Wrong With 'Good Music'" id="vid:793035.id:1687833" width="415" height="255"></div><p></p>

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Kim Kardashian & Beyonce -- Female Bonding at Kanye West & Jay-Z's Show

Kim Kardashian has figured out the best perk of dating Kanye West ... she gets to kick it with the one and only Beyonce.While their respective men performed on stage, Kim and Beyonce were spotted hanging out enjoying Kanye and Jay-Z's concert in…

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/25/kim-kardashian-beyonce-kanye-jayz-concert/

Jenny McCarthy Jessica Alba Jessica Biel Jessica Cauffiel

Britney Spears?s Record Company Readies The Release Of A New Compilation Album

Back in 2004 Britney Spears (or her record company, actually) released her first compilation album Greatest Hits: My Prerogative. In 2009, another Britney compilation was released compiling all of her singles to date … it was titled simply, The Singles Collection. In the eyes of Britney‘s record company, it would seem time again for the [...]

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Monday, June 25, 2012

"Robot & Frank" Debuts Theatrical Trailer: Watch Now!

After having received a warm reception at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year, Samuel Goldwyn Films has just unveiled the trailer for its upcoming movie "Robot & Frank".

Also debuting a poster to go with, the Sci-Fi/dramedy boasts a talented cast including Frank Langella, Liv Tyler, James Marsden and Susan Sarandon.

Directed by Jake Schreier, the motion picture is set in the near future while seeing "an ex-jewel thief receive a gift from his daughter: a robot butler programmed to look after him. But soon the two companions try their luck as a heist team."

Also starring Peter Sarsgaard and Jeremy Strong, "Robot & Frank" is all set for a limited U.S. release on August 24th.

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/robot-frank/robot-frank-debuts-theatrical-trailer-watch-now-684753

Julie Benz Julie Berry K. D. Aubert Karen Carreno

Yorgos Lanthimos' 'Alps' Wins Australia?s Richest Film Prize


The new winner of the Sydney Film Festival official competition stars Aggeliki Papoulia, Aris Servetalis and Johnny Verkis.

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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/HollywoodReporterAsia/~3/qj_icwPwcs0/yorgos-lanthimos-alps-sydney-film-festival-338647

Monika Kramlik Moon Bloodgood Mýa Nadine Velazquez

HGTV, LA and Dining Room Tables

I've been watching a lot of HGTV since coming to LA. My favorite shows are House Hunters and House Hunters International. There's also another show I like to watch called For Rent, but only because it makes me angry.

When it comes to apartments/homes, I think living in New York for the past eleven years has made me bitter because there was this whiny broad on For Rent a few nights ago who was looking at a huge place—A HUGE PLACE—and was like, "There's no place for a dining room table..."

B*TCH, YOU'RE LUCKY TO GET A KITCHEN IN NEW YORK.

I hated her.

Now there's some stupid lady on House Hunters who wants a townhouse with a fireplace that she can turn on with a light switch. IT HAS TO BE A LIGHT SWITCH because she doesn't want to bend down and flip a switch on the floor.

WHO DO THESE PEOPLE THINK THEY ARE?

Anyway, I know my LA update is WAY overdue (and truth be told I wrote a long one last week but for some reason it didn't save so I lost the whole thing and I was so angry that I just said, "Ah, f*ck it," and closed the computer instead of rewriting) but to give you a quick update, I AM SO HAPPY HERE. I MEAN, I'M REALLY, REALLY HAPPY. And I think living here and watching HGTV—both of these things combined—has made me realize that New York was just beating me down. I mean, the fireplace lady—yes, she's an idiot. But there's nothing wrong with wanting a dining room table. Why did I get so mad at that lady?

Since being here, at least once a day I ask myself why I have lived in New York for so long. (It's like I had Stockholm Syndrome or something.) CALIFORNIA IS AWESOME. It's like the promised land. It's sunny all the time and there are birds and flowers everywhere. I have space out here. I have a sofa on the patio out here. I HAVE A SOFA OUTSIDE. I haven't seen one rat since I've been here. But hummingbirds? THEY ZIP BY MY HEAD EVERY DAY. I am so happy.

I'm supposed to go back to New York in November, but truth be told, I'm not sure I will.

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/7/15/hgtv-la-and-dining-room-tables.html

K. D. Aubert Karen Carreno Karolína Kurková Kasey Chambers

Watch: Alex Pettyfer Strips For The First Time In ?Magic Mike?

We are just about one WEEK away from the theatrical release of the much-anticipated, future Academy Award-winning male stripper film Magic Mike and to celebrate, we get to check out a clip from the film TODAY! As you can see below, Alex Pettyfer (who plays The Kid in the film) tries his hand at stripping [...]

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Sunday, June 24, 2012

Black Keys Sue Home Depot, Pizza Hut for Copyright Infringement


The band seeks unspecified damages of more than $75,000 apiece and an order preventing the continued use of the songs in the brands' commercials.

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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thr/music/~3/7ZeTpWZSjpQ/black-keys-sue-home-depot-341299

Joss Stone Jules Asner Julia Stiles Julianne Hough

What's the Big Frigin' Difference?!

Say hello to our little differences!**HINT -- There are THREE difference in the above photographs!**

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/24/whats-the-big-frigin-difference-photoshop-guess-tmz-games/

Jules Asner Julia Stiles Julianne Hough Julie Benz

Animal Org. to Cee Lo -- Don't Whip Out Your Cockatoo on 'The Voice'

Cee Lo is taking some serious heat over plans to rock out with his cockatoo out on the upcoming season of "The Voice" ... over concerns that stress from the show could cause the bird to self-mutilate.   The controversy stems from Cee Lo's…

Source: http://www.tmz.com/2012/06/24/cee-lo-cockatoo-the-voice-lady/

Robin Tunney Rosario Dawson Rose Byrne Jennifer Gareis

Julianne Hough Shows Off Her Short New 'Do

The actress chopped her locks for a role in her latest film, Safe Haven

Source: http://feeds.people.com/~r/people/headlines/~3/AcoDe_-KWLQ/

Liz Phair Lokelani McMichael Lori Heuring Lorri Bagley

Photos | Justin Bieber Performs On The 'Today' Show

Justin Bieber Performs On The 'Today' Show

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/justin-bieber-performs-on-the-today-show/1687485/7246693/photo.jhtml

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Saturday, June 23, 2012

Is Demi Moore Dating 'Magic Mike' Hunk Joe Manganiello?

They've both played strippers on the big screen, but is that all that Demi Moore and Joe Manganiello have in common? There's a rumor going around that Moore, 49, has been quietly dating the 35-year-old True Blood and Magic Mike star. According to several reports, the pair appeared to be very friendly at the after-party for the Adam Sandler comedy That's My Boy.

Source: http://www.ivillage.com/demi-moore-dating-joe-manganiello/1-a-467326?dst=iv%3AiVillage%3Ademi-moore-dating-joe-manganiello-467326

Monica Bellucci Monica Keena Monica Potter Monika Kramlik

Relive And Re-Lurve The 10 Hottest Summer Hits Of The Decade

There’s only one way to celebrate the beginning of summer– the swimsuit round-up from June 2oth. LOL okay, so summer officially began two days ago. But then the heat waves came. And we figured it was a sign that we should all be inside, with AC and fans blasting, reliving some of the hottest summer [...]

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Lorri Bagley Lucy Liu Luján Fernández Magdalena Wróbel

James Franco, Bryan Cranston and Backstreet Boys Among 2013 Walk of Fame Honorees


Javier Bardem, Ron Howard, Viola Davis, Helen Mirren, Ellen DeGeneres, Jane Lynch, Matthew Perry, Katey Sagal and Jennifer Hudson will also receive stars.

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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thr/film/~3/8HjezOY6-Qo/walk-of-fame-james-franco-backstreet-boys-341277

Julie Berry K. D. Aubert

Rob Reiner to Direct Thriller 'You Belong to Me' (Exclusive)


David Murray penned the "Cape Fear"-style script, which centers on a psychiatrist.

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Friday, June 22, 2012

'American Idol' Auditions: Daughter of Former New Jersey Devils Star Among Thousands of Hopefuls


Hundreds of hopefuls brave the heat as the Newark, N.J., tryouts kick off with yet another daughter of a famous athlete in the mix.

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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/live_feed/~3/ARY8cnWmXm8/american-idol-new-jersey-auditions-341151

Nichole Robinson Nicky Hilton Nicole Richie Nicole Scherzinger

Reader Reviews

The movie tie-in edition of "20 Times a Lady"—now called "What's Your Number?"—is now available wherever fine books are sold!

To celebrate its publication, a few of my favorite readers came up with these great reviews...

"What's Your Number? is like Harry Potter minus the wizards, wands, and Lord Voldemort." —Michelle Bell

 

"‎What's Your Number? is like Gone With the Wind except with less hoop skirts and poverty and more beaus..." —Karen Meyer

 

‎"What's Your Number? is like To Kill a Mockingbird without all the racism and children." —Julie Stone

Thanks ladies!

Please add your review in the comments!

Source: http://www.prettyinthecity.com/blog/2011/9/7/reader-reviews.html

Lisa Marie Lisa Snowdon Liz Phair Lokelani McMichael

"Old Fashioned" Ashley Tisdale's Java Jumpstart

Getting an energy boost to help get her through the day's grind, Ashley Tisdale was spotted out on a coffee run in Toluca Lake, CA on Thursday afternoon (June 21).

The former "High School Musical" star gave a big smile for the cameras while looking darling in a gray shirt with a black blazer and shorts along with a Chanel bag.

The outing comes as Tizzie - who recently rekindled her romance with Scott Speer - spoke with People magazine about relationships.

As for what makes them work, the 26-year-old said, "Communication is so key. Especially in this business, I'm always traveling and doing something else. So I think communication is the foundation of it all."

Also voicing her personal rule when it comes to getting things going with the guys, Ashley explained, "I'm very old fashioned when it comes to dating, so I definitely wait for the guy to text me or call me."

Source: http://celebrity-gossip.net/ashley-tisdale/old-fashioned-ashley-tisdales-java-jumpstart-682847

Megan Fox Melania Trump Melissa George Melissa Howard

Metrodome Acquires Brit Horror 'The Reverend' for U.K. and Ireland


The low-budget thriller stars Rutger Hauer and Tamer Hassan and is directed by Neil Jones from his own script.

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Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/thr/film/~3/AnVca8pI7a8/metrodome-acquires-brit-horror-reverend-341121

Jill Arrington Jill Wagner Joanna Krupa Joanne Montanez

Photos | Best Couples Of 2011

Best Couples Of 2011

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Source: http://www.mtv.com/photos/best-couples-of-2011/1676483/6801328/photo.jhtml

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