Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Charlize Theron And Sean Penn Are Engaged


A-list couple Charlize Theron and Sean Penn took their love to the next level, secretly getting engaged in Paris in November, reports Us Weekly. Those sneaky little devils! But we can't blame them for wanting to keep the good news under wraps, and we also imagine a more romantic place to propose. Good one, Sean!

A source told the mag that Sean, 54, and Charlize, 39, "decided to take their relationship to the next level."

The duo went public with their relationship last December. We aren't surprised to hear that wedding bells are officially in the couple's future -- they were very serious from the start.

In June, Charlize spoke openly about her longing for long-term commitment, telling Vogue, "I want the long-term relationship."

Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Madonna Wants You To Know She's Cool With Lady Gaga


Madonna is doing some serious PR to prove she doesn't have any beef with fellow popstar Lady Gaga.

In her campaign to prove she and Mother Monster are on good terms, Madge reposted a photo from Gaga's Instagram, which features the "Do What U Want" singer all tied up, a la the Material Girl's new marketing campaign to promote her upcoming album, Rebel Heart.

In addition to Gaga, Madonna used the twine meme to tie up various Instagram images of her younger self, Frida Kahlo, Miley Cyrus, Skrillex and more. It seems as though being tied up by Madonna is a form of flattery!

While the 56-year-old singer has had some major drama with Gaga previously -- Madonna appears to be attempted to put out the olive branch lately.

Gwen Stefani Hits The Slopes With Kingston This Holiday Season


How does Gwen Stefani spend her holiday season? By hitting the sloped in Mammoth, Calif. with her son Kingston, of course!

The mom of three grabbed a pair of skis and pulled on some oh-so-stylish all-white snow bunny winter gear and headed to the mountains with her family on Monday.

Gwen and Kingston looked like they were having some major bonding time as they enjoyed some time together off the slopes. They were later joined by her husband Gavin Rossdale.

Instead of going for his mom's monochromatic look, Gavin and Gwen's first born opted for a colorful creation for his romp in the snow.

Tara Reid Flaunts Her Bikini Body In Mexico


Tara Reid is in Tulum, Mexico with her new boyfriend, and naturally she's posting tons of bikini-clad pics from the beach!

Yesterday the 39-year-old starlet uploaded several shots of herself relaxing by the ocean, and the day before that she posted a few of herself in an even skimpier brown bikini. "Just found this one from yesterday," she wrote. "My BF doubles as a cameraman when we travel."

Monday, December 29, 2014

Sofia Vergara And Joe Manganiello Are Engaged


Sofía Vergara and Joe Manganiello are engaged, sources have confirmed.

Joe popped the question on Christmas Day in Hawaii, and while the two have only been dating since July, a source tells the site, "I've never seen two people so truly in love. The way they talk to each other, touch each other. It's incredible."

Vergara, 42, was previously engaged to Nick Loeb, and less than two months after they split in May 2014, Sofia was linked to Joe. The engagement rumors started swirling earlier this month when they were spotted jewelry shopping in Los Angeles, and given how lovey dovey they've been since going public with their romance earlier this year, this doesn't come as much of a surprise.

Shia LaBeouf And His Girlfriend Stock Up On Reading Material


Shia LaBeouf and girlfriend Mia Goth shopped at Barnes and Noble in the valley over the weekend, and we're not sure which books the actor picked up, but he'll certainly be busy reading this winter.

Seeing as he was arrested just six months ago for disorderly conduct, criminal trespass and harassment after a meltdown at a Broadway performance of “Cabaret," he's come quite a long way. Earlier this fall, the former child actor appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live and gave a long-winded explanation of what really happened on his now-infamous drunken evening in the Big Apple, and he has since apologized to the police officers he spat on -- and been spotting carrying the Alcoholics Anonymous blue book.

"Man, I went through like an existential crisis," he told Ellen DeGeneres in October. "Which turned into some explorations. I had some hiccups, some judgment errors." Shia added that jail helped scare him straight, and that it was his mom who really helped him see what he needed to do.

Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner And Gigi Hadid Party It Up In Dubai


On Sunday Selena Gomez, Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid arrived in the UAE, and lucky for us, the ladies posted snapshots of their adventures.

Dubai's Qbara Restaurant is having a New Year's Eve bash hosted by Dubai's Department of Tourism & Commerce Marketing, and Kendall, Selena and Gigi (along with Gigi's bf Cody Simpson and Shay Mitchell) are some of the celebrities set to attend the event.

Selena posted a shot of the trio and wrote, "Pashminas and candles under the stars," so it appears as though any beef over the Biebs has been resolved.

Sunday, December 28, 2014

'The Interview' Generated Over $15 Million In Online Sales


Sony Pictures Seth Rogen and James Franco, stars of "The Interview."

Sony announced Sunday night that "The Interview" was downloaded or rented online more than 2 million times, generating over $15 million in sales.

After initially pulling the movie from theaters, Sony decided to release it online instead. "The Interview" premiered December 24 on YouTube, Google Play, Xbox Video, and Sony's own site, SeeTheInterview.com.

On Sunday, Apple made the movie available for rent or purchase on iTunes.

"The Interview" costs $14.99 to own or $5.99 to rent.

A source familiar with the movie's online sales told Business Insider the "vast majority" of rentals and downloads came from Google Play and YouTube.

Khloe Kardashian Doesn't "Crave Sex," Says "Dating Is Weird" Post-Divorce

 
Khloe Kardashian has always been known for not being anywhere near as annoying as her sisters her candor, and in the February 2015 issue of Cosmopolitan UK, the reality star opens up about her failed marriage to Lamar Odom and what her love life has been like lately.

Khloe didn't specifically mention on-again/off-again beau French Montana, but she did hint at what she's looking for in a man:
    "I don't crave sex. I talked about it more openly when I was married because it's more comfortable. I crave companionship -- I just want to cuddle. I got married at 25 -- I was young, but I loved it. I do like it when you save certain things for your marriage. I don't think you should treat every guy you're dating like your husband. It doesn't make it special."

Chris Rock & Wife Malaak Divorcing After 19 Years Together


Another longterm Hollywood marriage bites the dust! After nearly two decades of marriage, Chris Rock and wife Malaak announced they are divorcing.

"Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak," his attorney Robert S. Cohen said in a statement to People on Sunday. "This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family."

Malaak also acknowledged the split in a statement to the magazine.

Box Office: 'The Battle of the Five Armies' Remains #1 with $41.4 Million


Unbroken,” “Into the Woods” and the final “Hobbit” film gave Hollywood something to be merry about over Christmas weekend.

The success of these films and the staying power of “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb” and “Annie” were surprising given that this holiday season faced unprecedented headwinds. Some of these pictures, such as “Unbroken,” with its brutal depiction of life in Japan’s World War II prison camps, and “Into the Woods,” with a body count to rival “The Sopranos,” fall short of being typical yuletide confections.

“There were a lot of debuts that were way bigger than expected, and it speaks to the strength of the market at this time of year and how people go to the movies almost as a reflex,” said Phil Contrino, vice president and chief analyst at BoxOffice.com.

Saturday, December 27, 2014

Diddy Mixes Business With Pleasure In St. Barth

Diddy is currently on a yacht in St. Barth with a handful of friends and family, but on Christmas day we spotted the music mogul taking what looked like a very important business call. We're guessing it wasn't to arrange jet ski lessons for his guests.

Diddy was joined by lady love Kim Porter and all of his kids, and when he wasn't gabbing on his cell, he was using it to snap selfie after selfie -- on a selfie stick, natch! Then again, if we were living it up on a $72 million boat, we'd probably take a few pictures of it too.

Justin Bieber Gets A $60 Million Private Jet For Christmas

 
As if he needed another toy. But when you're worth an estimated $200 million at the age of 20 and you have places to go, investing in a jet seems like a pretty good idea.

Justin Bieber posted pics of his fav present this year and wrote, "New jet for Christmas, and she's beautiful." Oh come on Biebs -- don't look so surprised!

The jet has cream-colored leather seats and sleek black walls, and several media outlets are reporting that it's a Gulfstream G6, which can cost upwards of $60 million. Given how much Bieber loves to share his life on social media, we have a feeling we'll be seeing more of the aircraft in 2015...

So what else did the Biebs do for Xmas? Based on his Instagram feed, it looks like he kept it low key in Canada! The pop star posed for a picture with his little brother Jaxon and later he posted shots of a pretty intense game of beer pong with some pals. Wonder if he reached out to Selena Gomez? And if he did, we wonder if she picked up his call.

Friday, December 26, 2014

Dustin Diamond Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Man With a Switchblade


Dustin Diamond a.k.a. Screech is behind bars ... after he was arrested in Wisconsin for allegedly stabbing a man with a switchblade.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff says Diamond was arrested early Friday morning for possession of a switchblade, reckless endangerment and carrying a concealed weapon.

Cops say Screech allegedly stabbed a guy after getting into an argument that quickly escalated late Christmas evening -- and then he bailed from the bar.

Officers located Dustin, his girlfriend and the car not long after ... and the knife was in his ride. Dustin's girlfriend was booked on a disorderly conduct charge.

Sony On ‘Interview’ Hitting $1 Million: ‘We Are Extremely Grateful’ To Moviegoers


On the heels of a $1 million-plus Christmas Day launch for “The Interview,” Sony Pictures’ top distribution executive has thanked moviegoers for their support of the controversy-laden political comedy.

“Considering the incredibly challenging circumstances, we are extremely grateful to the people all over the country who came out to experience ‘The Interview’ on the first day of its unconventional release,” said Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for Sony Pictures, in a statement Friday morning.

“The audience reaction was fantastic — the limited release, in under 10% of the amount of theaters originally planned, featured numerous sellouts and a first-day gross over $1 million.”

“The Interview” finished in 15th place for Christmas Day and played at 331 independent theaters in the U.S., following more than a month of intensive news coverage — starting with a massive cyber-attack on Sony, a Dec. 16 threat by hackers to launch a 9/11-style attack on theaters showing the movie, the studio’s decision to withdraw the movie on Dec. 17 and an about-face six days later.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

'The Interview': We Will Not Be Silenced, Film Plays at Silent Movie House

 

"The Interview" was splashed across a movie screen in downtown L.A. to a packed house, which included an ebullient Seth Rogen.

The Silent Movie Theatre screened the flick just after midnight on XMAS day. Seth charged up the crowd, taking the stage and saying, "If it wasn't for theaters like this and people like you, this wouldn't be f***ing happening."

A total of 331 movie houses will play the film beginning Thursday, but in a crazy twist they'll be competing with Video On Demand ... it's available on YouTube Movies, Google+ and Xbox. 

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Jerry Seinfeld Performs Stand-Up On "The Tonight Show"


Jerry Seinfeld went on Fallon last night and gifted the audience with a rare stand-up performance.

The audience, each of whom had just been gifted a 50-inch VIZIO TV (courtesy of Fallon), was treated to some jokes from Seinfeld, who noted he was only being paid $503 to do the nearly 6-minute set—which hey, is NOT BAD. Seinfeld went on to dissect what the audience is going to do with a brand new television—which is also NOT BAD. Take a look at Seinfeld’s admonishment of accumulating too many things in life.

Rush Limbaugh: Idris Elba Should NOT Be James Bond

 

James Bond was white, is white and should always be white ... at least according to Rush Limbaugh.

On his radio show Tuesday, Limbaugh was reacting to a story that came from the leaked Sony emails ... saying Idris Elba, star of "Luther" and "The Wire," should take over the iconic part from Daniel Craig.

But Limbaugh feels that Elba (who he describes as "African-English," since Elba is a Brit) is not right for the role because Bond was created as a white guy and should stay that way.

Limbaugh said, "Now Sony is suggesting that the next James Bond should be Idris Elba, a black Briton rather than a white from Scotland. But that's not who James Bond is, and I know it's racist to probably even point this out."

'The Interview' Sony Reverses Ground Again, Will Release the Movie Oniline


The schizophrenic execs at Sony have come up with yet another change of course on "The Interview" ... this time nearing a deal to release it on YouTube.

The plan, according CNN, is to have the film available for rental on YouTube the same day it goes into theaters ... Christmas Day. It's not a 100% done deal and Sony already had a deal with iTunes which fall apart.

Inside sources at Sony say it's bedlam over there and there is no singular voice making the decisions ... which explains the Sybil act.

In addition to the theater flip-flop -- which intiially drew harsh criticism from President Obama -- Sony also pulled the flick off social media, per the hacker's demands.

The one consistent thing at the studio ... the employees have really gotten screwed.

UPDATE: It's a done deal ... "The Interview" will be available online TODAY (Christmas Eve) via YouTube, Google Play, the Microsoft Xbox video game console and a special Web site called SeeTheInterview.com.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

"Entourage" - Official First Trailer Release

 
 
The first "Entourage" movie trailer has been released.

The film picks up six months after the television series’ end, when the gang is in hot water after going over-budget on a $100 million movie—spearheaded by agent-turned studio head Gold. The film features Vinny Chase’s turn as a superhuman DJ with Calvin Harris; sounds about right.
 
The trailer features the gang’s usual hijinks: slow-motion strolls in Beverly Hills, making Ari apoplectic with anger, and scantily clad yacht parties. Oh, and a Turtle-was-fat joke! Watch the trailer and just wait for the Mark Wahlberg cameo.
 
Entourage is expected to be released June 5, 2015.

Paris Hilton Is The Best Dressed Snow Bunny In All Of Aspen


Paris Hilton hit the slopes in Aspen on Monday, and the starlet worked it in a bright pink outfit and a Chanel beanie. Even mountain royalty Kate Hudson and Elle McPherson can't compete with Princess Paris in the snow bunny department.

Paris jetted to Colorado four days ago, and as soon as she arrived she posted a ton of photos on Instagram of herself and her adorable Pomeranian pup Prince Hilton. Minutes before stepping out in her new pink threads, Paris uploaded a selfie and wrote, "Just bought a new ski outfit! #SnowBunnyBarbie @ Aspen Mountain Gondola."

Kris Jenner Dances Around In A Skimpy Outfit For The Love Magazine's Advent Calendar


After 19-year-old Kendall Jenner stripped down to her skivvies for The Love Magazine's digital advent calendar, Kris Jenner decided that she wanted in on the action too. We're not sure who's idea this was, but Kris' not so sexy dance routine is the 23rd spot on the mag's calendar.

Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter Split


After 13 years of non-wedded bliss, Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter have called it quits.

A rep for Bonham Carter confirms that the two "separated amicably earlier this year and have continued to be friends and co-parent their children." Their statement continues: "We would ask that you respect their privacy and that of their children during this time."

Monday, December 22, 2014

Cameron Diaz Shows Off Her Engagement Ring From Benji Madden


Cameron Diaz definitely isn't trying to be sly about this! In fact, it seems like she wants to show off her new bauble.

On Monday afternoon the 42-year-old actress grabbed coffee in West Hollywood, and she gave us a peek at a sparkly rock on her left ring finger. This appears to be the same one she was spotted wearing a few days ago in New York City, and it has a number of tiny diamonds embedded in the thick gold band.

Cameron and Benji haven't released a statement about the matter, but after getting a peek at this, that's all the confirmation we need!

"Everyone thinks it's wild but are so happy for them. Benji always tends to fall in love easily, but this time it's for real and he landed a great girl. They obviously both make each other incredibly happy and there's nothing better than that," a source told Us Weekly, who first broke the news.

Nicole Richie introduced the pair, who first stepped out as a couple last May.

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Share A Passionate Kiss In New Balmain Ad


Will Kim Kardashian and Kanye West really help Balmain sell clothes? We know Kimye are BFFs with the fashion house's creative director Olivier Rousteing, but when we see this image, we don't think couture -- we're merely reminded of the fact that Kim got famous for starring in a sex tape.

Balmain just unveiled the print ads for their Spring 2015 Menswear campaign, and Rousteing posted the above shot and close-ups of Kim and Kanye's faces with the caption, "THE BALMAIN LOVE."

While the duo look totally lovey dovey here, Kim headed back to Los Angeles with Nori earlier this morning -- and not only did she look annoyed and exhausted, but Kanye was nowhere to be seen:


Singer Joe Cocker Dies At Age 70


Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer famous for hit songs such as "Feelin' Alright" and "Up Where We Belong," has died at age 70, his management agency tells NPR. Cocker died Monday of lung cancer.

"Joe Cocker is a legendary artist of rock and blues history and yet he was one of the most humble men I've ever met," Sony Music Entertainment International CEO Edgar Berger said in a press release. Berger, who signed Cocker, added:

"His iconic voice will forever be etched in our memories and our thoughts go out to Joe's wife Pam and his family at this difficult time. Joe will live on in the hearts of millions of fans around the world."

Cocker was famous for both his unique voice and for a soulful style of singing that made it sound like he was pouring his heart out when he put his unique touch on hits such as "You Are So Beautiful."

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis Leave Daughter Wyatt At Home And Catch A Basketball Game

 
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis recently revealed that they don't have a nanny, so it looks like they found a babysitter last night!

On Friday evening the new parents attended the Los Angeles Lakers game at the Staples Center, and while they were a bit shy in the parking lot, they were all over each other as they sat courtside -- and they even appeared on the kiss cam!

This marks the couple's first public appearance together since welcoming daughter Wyatt in October, and in the last few weeks both stars have opened up about parenting. Ashton appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and gushed about what a wonderful mom Mila is, among other things. "I go to work every day and I come home and she’s like perfect," he told Ellen. "And it just seems like everything went amazing. And I know that something probably didn’t go amazing, but she never tells … it’s unbelievable. She’s incredible."

Mila made her first official post-baby appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson less than two weeks ago, and the 31-year-old actress wasn't as mushy as Ashton when she chatted about Wyatt, but she did joke that breast-feeding is a "great workout."

Elton John And David Furnish Officially Tie The Knot


Elton John and David Furnish wed in a civil partnership in 2005 exactly nine years ago, but the longtime couple finally made things official at their wedding in London today.

The 67-year-old singer posted a bunch of photos on his Instagram page (including a pic of their wedding invitation) and wrote, "Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish." As far as famous guests, David and Victoria Beckham were there with their four children, and Ed Sheeran attended the nuptials as well.

John and Furnish, who have been together for nearly two decades, made the decision to tie the knot after Britain passed a law allowing same-sex couples to obtain full legal marriage status. Earlier this year John appeared on The Today Show and shared his excitement over the new legislation, adding that there were wedding plans in the works.

"We will do it very quietly," he said. "It will be a joyous occasion and we will have our children there. Extraordinary. If you'd looked at my life five years ago and you'd have told me this was going to happen, I'd have said, 'You've put acid in my drink.' I'm very proud of my country and I'm very proud of Britain and the laws that we've seen come into existence since we've been together. So for this legislation to come through is joyous, and we should celebrate it. We shouldn't just say, 'Oh, well, we have a civil partnership. We're not going to bother to get married.' We will get married."

Box Office: ‘The Hobbit’ Rules Them All With $90.6 Million


Moviegoers helped Peter Jackson bid farewell to Middle Earth in style, pushing “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” to $90.6 million over its first five days in theaters.

The franchise finale debuted Wednesday on 3,875 locations and easily trumped tracking which had predicted a debut in the $70 million range. For its inaugural three-day weekend, the fantasy adventure earned $56.2 million.

“There have been six visits to Middle Earth and this is the final one and it became so important for people to come out to see this in a big way,” said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros. distribution executive vice president. “The action was there and Peter made a fabulous movie.”

This “Hobbit” faced stiffer competition than the previous installments in the form of two major family releases, “Annie” and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.”

Saturday, December 20, 2014

Joanna Krupa Flashes Some Serious Boobage For A Night On The Town


Joanna Krupa certainly knows how to catch the attention of photographers.

On Friday night the 35-year-old reality TV starlet stepped out with a gal pal in Hollywood, and with this cleavage-baring dress, we doubt anyone was even looking at her pretty face. I mean, if you've got it, flaunt it, but wasn't she a bit cold? And/or concerned about a tittay popping out? Either way, props to her for making it work.

In other news, Joanna recently underwent an egg-retrieval procedure, which the final phase of getting her eggs frozen. Joanna shared her story with People, and she told the magazine, "I'm happy that I decided to do this. I will feel more secure about the fact that, no matter what the future holds, I will have these eggs stored, healthy and ready whenever I'm ready to become a mother."

Craig Ferguson Signs Off ‘Late Late Show’ with Jay Leno, Homage to Classic TV Finales


A wistful Craig Ferguson wrapped a 10-year run on CBS’ “The Late Late Show” on Friday with a surprise closing segment that paid tribute to a handful of classic TV series finales.

SPOILER ALERT: Stop reading if you haven’t seen Friday’s edition of “The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson.”

Ferguson signed off after 2,058 episodes in characteristically quirky fashion, running through many of the show’s regular comedy bits, such as bantering with sidekick Geoff the talking robot skeleton and showcasing Secretariat, the show’s “fake horse” brought to life by two people in a classic pantomime horse costume.

The guest segment featured Jay Leno in a candid, and for Ferguson fairly low-key, session of swapping stories of talkshow host gripes about lame guests, pushy publicists and the trials of aging on the job. Leno, who signed off “The Tonight Show” in February, looked like a guy who’s been semi-retired for 10 months, with a shaggier mop of silver hair and more casual look than he sported on NBC’s air all those years. He assured Ferguson that great experiences awaited him on the standup circuit.

Friday, December 19, 2014

Kim And Khloe Kardashian's Butts Are Out Of Kontrol For Trip To Cosmetic Surgery Center


Accompanied by slim sister Kendall Jenner, curvy reality stars Kim and Khloe Kardashian showed off their news-making derrieres when they wore their bodycon ensembles for a family trip to Epione, a cosmetic surgery center.

According to the company's website, "Epione, located in the heart of Beverly Hills, is one of the most comprehensive, state of the art laser and aesthetic surgery centers of its kind in the world."

Just in case you didn't think Kimbo and her sisters had had any work done -- you'd be wrong!


Jennifer Lopez, Nicole Richie, Kate Hudson And More Glam Up For The First-Ever People Awards Magazine Awards


While we didn't think another awards show was necessary -- let alone a People magazine awards show -- it seems as though A-listers disagreed. Some of Hollywood's biggest names flocked to last night's People Magazine Awards, hosted by Nick Cannon at the Beverly Hilton.

The two-hour show featured performances by 5 Seconds of Summer, Maroon 5, Gwen Stefani and Pharrell Williams.

Some of night's big winners were Kate Upton, Kate Hudson, Jennifer Lopez and Jennifer Lopez.

The presenters included famous faces like Jeff Bridges, Kaley Cuoco, Josh Gad, Josh Groban, Sean Hayes, John Krasinski, Elisabeth Moss, Ryan Phillippe, Nicole Richie and Melissa Rivers.

Report: Cameron Diaz And Benji Madden Are Engaged

 
Cameron Diaz is engaged to her rocker boyfriend Benji Madden, Us Weekly reports. The couple first went public with their romance in May of this year, and now they're ready to make things official.

"Everyone thinks it's wild but are so happy for them. Benji always tends to fall in love easily, but this time it's for real and he landed a great girl. They obviously both make each other incredibly happy and there's nothing better than that," a source told the mag. It will be the first marriage for both stars. The actress previously dated Justin Timberlake and Alex Rodriguez, among others.

"He is more traditional then her. She really doesn't care about getting married but wants babies. He wants to get engaged and married first," a source previously dished about the pair.

George Clooney: Hollywood Showed NO Balls


George Clooney sent a petition to the most powerful people in Hollywood -- asking them to take a stand against the cyber-terrorists and in favor of freedom -- yet not a single person would sign.

Clooney wrote his petition before Sony pulled the plug on "The Interview." It reads, "We know that to give in to these criminals now will open the door for any group that would threaten freedom of expression, privacy and personal liberty ... we will not stand in fear."

The actor told Deadline, no one wanted to be the first to sign their name, and it was clearly out of blind fear. A frustrated Clooney said, "We cannot be told we can't see something by Kim Jong-un, of all f***ing people."

Clooney believes what was really going on is that everyone was afraid their emails would be hacked, so they compromised freedom of expression to save their own hides.

Clooney would not name names.

Thursday, December 18, 2014

James Franco Isn't Letting The Terrorists Win

 
James Franco's controversial movie, The Interview, may have been cancelled in the wake terrorist threats -- but that doesn't mean the terrorists took away his right to party!

After news hit that Sony was cancelling the theatrical release of his satirical film with Seth Rogen, Franco partied down with Lady Gaga, performance artist Marina Abramović and wild child Courtney Love at the holiday party of friend Klaus Biesenbach, the Director of MoMA PS1 and Chief Curator at Large at The Museum of Modern Art.

Franco posted the cozy pic along with the caption, "Holiday party with klaus and the ladies." Seems like the perfect way for Franco to forget his disappointment that his film will never see the light of day.

Kris And Bruce Jenner Divorce Finalized


Kris and Bruce Jenner have settled their divorce and it is now final, sources have confirmed. The former couple didn't have a prenup, but the split was pretty amicable and they divided assets relatively evenly. The mother-of-six got the family home in Calabasas, and then they divided various bank accounts and other assets. They will share joint custody of 17-year-old Kylie.

The momager gets to keep a 2012 Rolls-Royce Ghost, a 2014 Bentley and a 2014 Land Rover. Bruce gets a 2011 Porsche 997 Coupe, a 2013 Cadillac Escalade and a 2007 Harley motorcycle. Geez, think they have enough cars?!

Kris didn't get away totally unscathed, though. She has to pay the former Olympian $2.5 million to even things out.

Wednesday, December 17, 2014

Sony Pulls The Plug On 'The Interview'


Sony just released a statement, saying, "In light of the decision by the majority of our exhibitors not to show the film "The Interview", we have decided not to move forward with the planned December 25 theatrical release."

The statement goes on, saying, "We are deeply saddened at this brazen effort to suppress the distribution of a movie, and in the process do damage to our company, our employees, and the American public."

The execs are underscoring the distinction between pulling the film because of the distributors rather than out of fear, saying, "We stand by our filmmakers and their right to free expression and are extremely disappointed by this outcome." 

Topless Rihanna Gets Frisky With Friends Backstage At The Diamond Ball

 
It wouldn't be a Rihanna Instagram pic if she had her top on! The topless star got frisky with her entourage backstage at her inaugural Diamond Ball that was held last week.

Wearing a voluminous Midnight Blue Duchesse and Taffeta Strapless Ball Gown from the Zac Posen Resort 2015 collection, the 26-year-old is pictured seating in the middle of her posse, smoking a cigar and being the bad gal we all know and love!

The first annual Diamond Ball was a charity event, raising money for Rihanna's Clara Lionel Foundation, which was founded in 2012 in honor of her grandparents, Clara and Lionel Braithwaite.

Bruce Jenner's First Wife, Chrystie Scott, Says: "I Support Him In Whatever He Chooses"


While Kris Jenner may not be a fan of estranged husband Bruce Jenner's new, more feminine look -- one of his ex wives seems to accept the 65-year-old just as he is! The Olympian's first wife, Chrystie Scott, who used to go by the last name Crownover, is in full support of the new Bruce.

On Wednesday the 64-year-old told Star magazine that she just wants the reality star to be happy. "I support him in whatever he chooses to do," the interior designer said. "I just want him to be happy."

Scott also said that the former couple is still in each other's lives. "We see each other on and off at family events, and he is a very proud and present grandfather. We all support him."

The duo was married from 1972 to 1981 and had two children, Burt, 36, and Cassandra, 34.

Justin Timberlake On Jimmy Fallon -- Almost As Good As Justin Timberlake On "SNL"


Justin Timberlake is definitely one of the more beloved characters to be a guest on talk shows and skit shows, and this latest performance alongside the equally-hilarious Jimmy Fallon is no exception.

Justin and Jimmy take their "Camp Winnipesaukee" skit to a whole new level in comedy with penis innuendoes, pubic hair comparisons, and good, old-fashioned camp sing-alongs.

Tuesday, December 16, 2014

Jennifer Lopez Shows Off Her Taut Tum And Her Lean Legs For Self Magazine

Jennifer Lopez is a "love addict" -- who knew?! The superstar admitted in a recent interview with Self magazine, that she "fears" being on her own and numbs out on relationships.

The 45-year-old told the mag that she has been learning to love herself after years of being heartbroken, "When you have that much pain, you have to anesthetize yourself in some ways."

The mother of two said she got in relationship after relationship to deal with her deep-seated agony. The Wedding Planner actress confessed relationships were here vice, "People do different things. Some go out and party and sleep around, but that's just not my way."

Like so many women, she admits, "I found the comfort in someone else. That's called being a love addict."

Sofia Vergara Helps Injured Boyfriend Joe Manganiello After He Locks His Keys In The Car


Sofia Vergara came to the aid of her injured boyfriend Joe Manganiello when he locked his keys in the car today, and she's a sexy support system if we ever did see one! Once the couple handled the situation, they headed to BOA for a late lunch on this dreary day in L.A.

The TV actor is sporting a pretty serious brace on his arm after hurting it while stripping… for his new flick Magic Mike XXL! "He did a lot of crazy things in the movie. I think he even had an accident. He had a problem with his arm because he was doing some crazy stripper routine, and the girl that he was with — doing the stripping for — did something wrong, and things went wrong, so he got hurt. It’s dangerous to be a stripper. I thought it was just fun and games," his Colombian lady love recently explained during an appearance on Conan.

Best Lawsuit of the Year: Sell an Oscar Go Directly to Court


And the Oscar goes to ... some dude on eBay, and now the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is going after the relative of an actual winner.

A guy named Robert Surtees won an Oscar in 1953 for cinematography for the "The Bad and the Beautiful." Robert is now dead, and his daughter-in-law, Carol, apparently needs some cash, because she put the statue up on eBay and there was indeed a market ... she sold it for $40,500.

Here's the problem ... there are strings attached to winning an Oscar, one of them being that if the winner wants to sell it the Academy can step in and buy it for the very reasonable price of $10.

So the Academy is pissed, and they've filed a lawsuit, not only asking for the sale price but they want a judge to give them the statue ... of course, after the Academy ponies up the $10.

Monday, December 15, 2014

George Clooney's Email To Amy Pascal Begging For "Protection" Is Leaked Amid Sony Hack


Not even George Clooney is immune to the now-infamous Sony Hack.

Earlier today, the Sony hack revealed emails between the A-list actor and Amy Pascal, Chairman of SPE's Motion Picture Group, after negative reviews came out panning his film World War II drama, Monuments Men.

In Clooney's email, the actor wrote to Pascal that he needed, "protection from all the reviews." The Gravity actor begged Pascal, "Let's just make it a hit." Clooney then added, "I haven't slept in 30 hours. And it's 7 am."

Despite the super star cast, consisting of Clooney, Matt Damon, Bill Murray and John Goodman, the film scored a a measly 31 percent on Rotten Tomatoes.

Bill Cosby's Wife Camille Defends Husband Amid Sexual Assault Allegations


Bill Cosby's wife Camille has come to her husband's defense after more than 20 women have made sexual assault allegations against the TV actor.

"I met my husband, Bill Cosby, in 1963, and we were married in 1964. The man I met, and fell in love with, and whom I continue to love, is the man you all knew through his work. He is a kind man, a generous man, a funny man, and a wonderful husband, father and friend. He is the man you thought you knew," she said in a statement to CBS News.

"A different man has been portrayed in the media over the last two months. It is the portrait of a man I do not know. It is also a portrait painted by individuals and organizations whom many in the media have given a pass. There appears to be no vetting of my husband's accusers before stories are published or aired. An accusation is published, and immediately goes viral," she continued.

Amal Alamuddin Named Most Fascinating Person of 2014 By Barbara Walters

Amal Alamuddin is the most fascinating person of the year, according to Barbara Walters.

While we're pretty interested in how she bagged George Clooney, our interest ends there ... I mean, she's a lawyer, she lives separate from her husband, her first big assignment after becoming Mrs. Clooney was to get the Elgin Marbles back to Greece and now one of the busts is off in Russia (without the Greeks' approval) while Amal is busy with nightly dinners with the hubs in LA?!

Okay, so maybe we're just jealous ... Amal, 36, tops the list of celebs, politicians and influencers that includes Taylor Swift, Michael Strahan, philanthropist David Koch, Oprah Winfrey, Elon Musk, George R.R. Martin, Chelsea Handler, Neil Patrick Harris and Scarlett Johansson.

Jennifer Lawrence Goes Incognito After Becoming Involved In Sony Hacking Scandal


Jennifer Lawrence arrived at JFK airport on Sunday, and we barely recognized the Oscar winner because she was covered up in a hat and dark shades as she made her way through the terminal. The blonde beauty probably didn't want to answer questions about the latest round of Sony hacking e-mails, which revealed the A-lister was paid way less for American Hustle than her male counterparts!

J.Law also probably didn't want to be quizzed about her failed relationship with Chris Martin! With the rumors swirling that the Coldplay rocker might be reuniting with ex Gwyneth Paltrow, the last thing she likely wants to chat about is why she couldn't get her British beau to fall out of love with the Goop queen.

Sunday, December 14, 2014

George Clooney And Wife Amal Enjoy A Night Out In Hollywood... With The Kardashians?

 
It was just another date night for George Clooney and his lovely wife Amal as the two did dinner at Craig's in West Hollywood but they weren't the only celebs in the building as Kris Jenner and Khloe Kardashian were in attendance as well!

The couple seemed as cozy as can be during their night out, especially afters rumors swirled surrounding Amal's possible pregnancy, something George's reps were quick to deny.