Saturday, May 17, 2014

Zooey Deschanel Shares a Make-Up Free Selfie


She can usually be seen accentuating her porcelain skin with black eyeliner and a vibrant shade of lipstick on. But Zooey Deschanel wanted to show her fans a more au naturel look.

The 34-year-old star shared a make-up free selfie with her 5.55million followers on Twitter early Saturday.

In the image the New Girl star appears to have just rolled out of bed and captioned it: 'Good morning! #nomakeup #nofilter.'

Even without her usual glamorous look, Zooey looked fresh-faced as she showcased her natural beauty.

Cameron Diaz And Benji Madden Are Dating


On Saturday morning photographers spotted Benji Madden and Cameron Diaz leaving her Hollywood home after a sleepover -- who would have guessed that these two were hooking up?

A source says that the 41-year-old actress and the 35-year-old Good Charlotte rocker have been dating for about a month now, and get this -- Nicole Richie was the one who introduced the duo.
Our source continued:

    "Cameron is pretty into him ... she likes the bad boys! But the thing is, Benji's actually a really nice guy. They've been having fun together, making sure it doesn't get too serious too fast."

Just the other day, Cameron attended Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop party in Los Angeles, and Nicole and hubby Joel Madden were there, but we didn't see any pics of Cammy and her man. Sneaky! We're guessing it'll only be a matter of time before the Madden bros take their ladies out on a double date.

Chris Brown Jailhouse Jammin' With DeBarge


Chris Brown is feeling the Rhythm of the Night ... with the guy in the next cell.

The most famous inmate at L.A. County Jail is passing his time singing tunes with the 8th (we're generous) most famous inmate -- James DeBarge.

The two R& B stars are locked up in side-by-side cells -- in the segregated unit for high profile inmates.

We're told they've been collaborating on music and have already written three songs, performing them during the long days ... with other cellmates harmonizing.

This is kind of amazing ... they can't see each other. It's all about the sounds.

You know why Chris is behind bars.  As for DeBarge ... it's all about those pesky drug convictions.

Watch the classic video "Rhythm of the Night" below....

Whoopi Goldberg Just Got REAL About Jay Z vs. Solange


"I think Solange was quite ready for him to do whatever he was going to do. This is the thing: If anybody hits you, you have the right. I know that many people are raised in a different way—but if a woman hits you, to me, you have the right to hit her back ... If I slap a man, he has every right to slap me back."

--Whoopi Goldberg explains her feelings on Solange Knowles flipping out on Jay Z in the elevator on that fateful night.

By the way, Whoopi said that a few days ago on "The View," and before we start discussing it, just know that she still totally agrees with herself:

"Hey, I know everyone is freaking out like I said that they would when I said if someone hits you, you have the right to hit them back. I didn't say Jay Z should have hit Solange. I said if you hit a man that man has the right to hit you back. That's what I said. I stand by that. If you hit anybody, they have the right to hit you back. This idea that men aren't supposed to hit women—if you slap a man he has the right to slap you back. Now, not everyone is going to agree and I'm okay with that. But that's how I feel. That's why I don't slap anybody."

All right, now technically, Whoopi's correct. She's right, a lot of people don't like her view on this, but it does make sense. A woman hitting a man isn't somehow more acceptable because traditionally society has seen her gender as more gentle: a woman hitting a man is just as wrong as a man hitting a woman. But the real point here, a point that Whoopi should have expanded on, is that nobody should be hitting anybody. No matter the circumstances, no matter what the sex is of the people involved, getting angry and then dealing with that anger with physical violence is never acceptable. Solange flailing around and kicking at Jay Z, even though she seemingly didn't really harm him, isn't OK. If Jay Z had hauled off and punched her in the face, that wouldn't be OK, either.

The Coen Brothers Are Working On An Old Hollywood Movie


According to sources, the Coen Brothers have fixed on a next project, and it is … Hail Caesar, about a studio fixer in 1950s Hollywood. The man in question is named Eddie, and not Caesar, so — just a guess here — maybe this movie has something to do with the sandal drama they were talking about a few months back? Or maybe they are the Coen Brothers and they have ideas for, like, 40 different movies written on notecards, just waiting for the mood to strike. Either, really.

Friday, May 16, 2014

Prankster Crawls Under America Ferrera's Dress On Cannes Red Carpet


We've seen quite a bit of hijinks on the red carpet, but America Ferrera found herself the target of a truly outrageous prank when a man tried to slip his head under her gown at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday.

The actress was posing for photos with her How to Train Your Dragon 2 castmates, including Cate Blanchett, Kit Harington, and Djimon Hounsou, while no fewer than four men (one wearing a Viking hat, a nod to the film) tried to pull the prankster — by the legs! — from beneath Ferrera's white Georges Hobieka dress.

The 30-year-old Ugly Betty alum was an amazingly good sport about the bizarre incident, though she definitely shot some side eye. And the look on Harington's face was pretty priceless, too. While he plays one of the best sword wielders on Game of Thrones, he seemed frozen with shock for a moment while he tried to figure out what was going on.

Watch the video below....

Kim & Kanye: We're Marrying At Versailles


Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have zeroed in on one of the most opulent places in the world to tie the knot -- the Palace of Versailles outside Paris.

There are reports that the couple will tie the knot in Florence, Italy ... in fact the Mayor's office even went on record confirming that. 

But sources familiar with the wedding plans say it will absolutely take place at Versailles, following nearly a week of parties all around France.

A total of 3 French kings lived there and the palace and gardens are world famous to this day.

Versailles is where Louis XIV famously lived in the 1600s. It's also where Marie Antoinette lived with her hubby Louis the XVI and was trashed for her lavish lifestyle. She famously said "Qu'ils mangent de la brioche" -- translated, "Let them eat cake," referring to the common folk who bitched at her.

David Letterman Expresses Monica Lewinsky Regret To Barbara Walters


Barbara Walters stopped by "Late Show With David Letterman" earlier this week for her pre-retirement farewell tour, and the two old friends touched on many current hot topics, including L.A. Clippers owner Donald Sterling and Monica Lewinsky, the former White House intern who engaged in an office tryst with President Bill Clinton back in the mid-1990s.

Lewinsky, now 40 years old, resurfaced recently with an essay in Vanity Fair about how she has been unable to move past that time in her life and had trouble finding work because of the notoriety that came with what happened.

Letterman, who made his fair share of Lewinsky jokes back during the scandal, did something few late-night hosts do anymore. He seemed to express real regret about his role in making Lewinsky a household punch line.

"I started to feel bad, because myself, and other people with shows like this, made relentless jokes about the poor woman. And she was a kid!" Letterman said.

"With some perspective, you realize this is a sad human situation," Letterman said.

Walters pointed out that the Clintons have both been able to move on. But "Monica is still stuck in the humor of it," she said.

Watch the interview below....

'Interstellar': Matthew McConaughey Has To Save Mankind -- Trailer FIRST LOOK


A newly-Oscared Matthew McConaughey stars in the film, which focuses on a group of scientists who expand the boundaries of space travel after discovering a wormhole.

The film also stars Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Michael Caine.

'Interstellar' is set for release on November 7.

Watch the trailer below....

Barbara Walters: Every Newswoman Shows Up For Her Last Day


Oprah Winfrey didn't show up solo for Barbara Walters' last day on "The View" ... she brought nearly every newswoman on the planet with her ... to celebrate Barbara's retirement.

It was a fitting sendoff for the woman who paved the way for all women in news. The list -- which is uber long -- includes Jane Pauley, Diane Sawyer, Katie Couric, Connie Chung, Robin Roberts, Maria Shriver, Kathie Lee Gifford ... you get the idea.

Walters seemed truly humbled by the show of love, but less so when she spoke, exclaiming, "This is my legacy."

Can't argue with her there.

Watch highlights from the show below....

Mel Gibson: My Record Is Clean


If Mel Gibson ever has to fill out an employment application ... he can honestly say he has not been convicted of a violent crime ... because his battery conviction in the Oksana Grigorieva case has been expunged.

A judge has officially removed the conviction from Mel's record ... after he successfully completed his 3 years probation. 

Previously, the paperwork had been filed to erase the conviction for hitting Oksana in the mouth and knocking out 2 veneers. 

Mel has done his 16 hours of community service and 52 weeks of counseling. 

So Oksana is officially out of his life, except for the fact that she'll never be out of his life because they had a kid together.

Donald Sterling Tells NBA He Won't Pay Fine


Banned for life Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling won't pay the $2.5 million fine levied by the NBA, Sterling's attorney wrote in a letter to the NBA.

The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly about the letter, which was sent Thursday.

The attorney, Maxwell M. Blecher, also wrote that Sterling doesn't warrant "any punishment at all" for his racist comments that were recorded in a conversation with a female friend and made public.

Blecher, a well-known antitrust attorney, also contends that the fine violates Sterling's due process rights.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on April 29 fined Sterling $2.5 million and issued him a lifetime ban. Silver also said he will urge other owners to force a sale of the Clippers and do everything in his power to ensure that.

If three-fourths of the other 29 owners agree to Silver's recommendation, Sterling will be forced to sell the team he has owned since 1981.

After the ruling, players, fellow owners and civil rights leaders applauded Silver. Union representatives had discussed a boycott of playoff games had Silver not delivered such a strong ruling.

Sterling has already missed the deadline for paying fine, which earlier this week.

Harrison Ford Offered Role In ‘Blade Runner’ Sequel


Alcon Entertainment has an offer out to Harrison Ford to reprise his role as Rick Deckard in its sequel to “Blade Runner,” to be directed by the original’s helmer, Ridley Scott.

Hampton Fancher, co-writer of the screenplay of the iconic 1982 sci-fi film, and Michael Green are the screenwriters. The story in the sequel is being kept under wraps other than being set several decades after the conclusion of the original — which took place in a dystopian 2019 Los Angeles.

Alcon has been working on the project for over three years, since announcing in early 2011 that it had secured film, TV and ancillary franchise rights to produce prequels and sequels.

In August 2011, Scott committed to direct. Green came on board to work with Fancher a year ago.
“We believe that Hampton Fancher and Michael Green have crafted with Ridley Scott an extraordinary sequel to one of the greatest films of all time,” said Alcon toppers Andrew Kosove and Broderick Johnson. “We would be honored, and we are hopeful, that Harrison will be part of our project.”

It’s unusual for producers to make a public offer to a high-profile actor. There was no immediate response from representatives for Ford, who is set to reprise his Han Solo role in Disney’s “Star Wars Episode VII.”

In the original “Blade Runner,” Rutger Hauer played the leader of a group of escaped “replicants” — genetically engineered androids used for work on Earth’s off-world colonies — who are hiding out in a 2019 version of Los Angeles. Ford’s Rick Deckard character is a “blade runner,” a police officer who kills replicants when necessary.

The film was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1993.

Jay Z & Solange: Elevator Fight Was Both Our Faults 'Families Have Problems'


Jay Z and Solange are finally addressing the infamous elevator fight video, saying both sides are to blame for the violence that unfolded.

Jay Z, Solange, and Beyonce released the joint statement moments ago, saying, "Jay and Solange each assume their share of responsibility for what has occurred. They both acknowledge their role in this private matter that has played out in the public. They both have apologized to each other and we have moved forward as a united family."

The statement continues, "The reports of Solange being intoxicated or displaying erratic behavior throughout that evening are simply false. At the end of the day families have problems and we're no different."

"We love each other and above all we are family. We've put this behind us and hope everyone else will do the same."

The statement still doesn't explain what caused the fight, but Jay and Solange say they have worked through it.

Thursday, May 15, 2014

Gwyneth Paltrow Is Still Living With Chris Martin


Gwyneth Paltrow is still "consciously coupling" with hubby Chris Martin ... or at least they are still living together ... this according to new legal docs.

The living arrangement came up in connection with a restraining order Gwyneth just got against a crazed fan who has been terrorizing her for years ... even entering her home.

In the documents granting the 3-year restraining order, Chris Martin is named as one of the people protected.

Gwyneth famously posted on her Goop website that she was ending her marriage to Chris. 

So ... in the restraining order, someone hand-wrote next to Chris' name, "Lives w/ [Gwyneth]." 

It would appear the divorce isn't bitter, if Chris is still living in the family house.

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West To Marry In Florence, Italy


Though it's been reported for MONTHS now that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West will marry in Paris, France on May 24, a source close to the couple tells Entertainment Tonight that they're actually getting married in Florence, Italy!

Kimye are having a dinner in Paris the night before the wedding, and they will reportedly fly their guests to Italy on private planes for the ceremony.

Kim had her bridal shower last weekend at the Verandah room at the Peninsula Hotel in Beverly Hills, and she was joined by family and friends at the Paris-themed soiree. Last week Kim took to her Twitter to address rumors about her upcoming nuptials, but she definitely didn't mention this!

“Seeing so many different reports not gonna start disputing them all but a few I want to straighten out," she wrote, adding that the duo are not married (e.g., they haven't actually inked their license in the state of California), they won't be televising their wedding and "no one" has seen her dress. "That's it!" she added. "Unless you hear it from us please don't believe nonsense!"

"The View" Reunion - All 11 Hosts Unite For Taping of Barbara Walters' Last Show


There's one big daytime TV reunion today, as all 11 co-hosts of "The View" (past and present) reunite to celebrate Barbara Walters. This is the first time all 11 of the ladies have been together on the same stage.

After more than five decades on the air, Walters will say farewell to daily television with her final co-host appearance on "The View" on Friday. She will stay on the show as executive producer, along with executive producer Bill Geddie, her producing partner of more than 25 years.

Barbara Walters’ status as a trailblazer, a legend and an icon are undeniable," President of ABC Entertainment Paul Lee said. "By creating a talk show panel with multiple hosts she changed the daytime landscape with a concept that is now widely emulated. It's a true testament to her legacy. We are grateful to her and recognize her enormous contribution to ABC Entertainment and the indelible mark she has left on television."

Last May, Walters said that the show's 17th season would be her last. Since then, "The View" has been celebrating Walters’ career by highlighting her most famous interviews with the ongoing series, "The Year of Barbara."

Watch the video below....

Aaron Hernandez Indicted For TWO Additional Murders In 2012


Aaron Hernandez has been indicted on charges he MURDERED two people in a 2012 drive-by shooting ... in addition to the murder of Odin Lloyd. Officials believe the former New England Patriots tight end killed 28-year-old Daniel Abreu and 29-year-old Safiro Furtado as they left a Boston nightclub on July 16, 2012.

Officials believe the two men were in a BMW, along with 3 other friends, when it stopped at a light around 2AM ... and another car pulled up and opened fire, killing Abreu and Furtado.

Investigators believe Hernandez was the shooter.  Officials believe the SUV Aaron was suspected of driving that night was discovered at a cousin's home in Connecticut.

It's the 3rd killing Hernandez is allegedly connected to -- he is currently locked up in Bristol County while he awaits trial for the 2013 murder of Lloyd.

Helen Mirren Teams Up With Oprah In 'The Hundred-Foot Journey'


Helen Mirren teams up with Oprah Winfrey for the winsome drama The Hundred-Foot Journey.

Mirren stars as a snooty chef who runs an accomplished French restaurant, and is perturbed when an immigrant Indian family opens their own eatery just across the street. Winfrey produces, alongside Steven Spielberg, and the trailer above should give you a sense of what attracted both to the project.

Based on the best-selling novel by Richard C. Morais, The Hundred-Foot Journey begins with the culture clash of this uptight French chef and her raucous new neighbors. She favors traditional French cuisine, and boasts a Michelin star. They prefer the bold spices of their homeland, and are bringing tastes this small French village has never before tasted. Their differences spark a culinary war, battling for diners and the love of the locals. But they begin to become friends when Madame Mallory (Mirren) sees the potential of Hassan Haji (Manish Dayal), the star chef of his family's restaurant. Soon, he begins to learn to cook new dishes from Madame Mallory, but his tastes aren't the only ones that are changing.

The Hundred-Foot Journey opens August 8th.

Watch the trailer below....

Casey Kasem Found In Washington State


Casey Kasem was located in Washington state on Thursday, three days after a Los Angeles judge expressed concerns about the ailing radio host's whereabouts and safety.

Kasem's condition was not immediately known, although his children rejoiced after days of uncertainty and said in a statement that locating their father was the first step in bringing him back to the Los Angeles area.

Santa Monica police Sgt. Mario Toti said Kasem was located by the Kitsap County Sheriff's Department on Wednesday, hours after Kasem's children filed a missing person's report. Kasem's daughter Kerri, who was appointed his temporary conservator at a court hearing on Monday, had to wait for court filings before she was able to file the report.

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Daniel S. Murphy ordered adult protective services and court investigators to try to locate Kasem after an attorney for his wife told the court that the former "Top 40" host was no longer in the United States but he did not know where he was.

Neil Patrick Harris Says He Declined To Take Over ‘Late Show’ At CBS


Neil Patrick Harris has a long history of success at the CBS network, from his starring role on “How I Met Your Mother” to his multiple Emmy wins for hosting the Tony Awards. So it should come as no surprise that CBS was interested in the multitalented actor to replace David Letterman on “The Late Show.”

Harris confirmed the news on Wednesday’s Howard Stern show that, before CBS hired Stephen Colbert for the “Late Show” post, network chief Leslie Moonves and entertainment head Nina Tassler pitched him the idea of taking over for either Letterman in the 11:30 slot or for outgoing Craig Ferguson at 12:30.

“They called me in and sat me down and asked if that would be something that I’d be interested (in),”’ he told Stern, revealing that the duo even served him “fantastic” sushi at Moonves’ New York office.
“I felt like I knew what my skill sets were, and I kind of knew what it is that I wanted to do after the show with (Moonves), so I was surprised he pitched me that idea,” Harris adds.

Harris ultimately declined the opportunity because he didn’t have much of an interest in hosting a nightly show for a long time.

“I think I would get bored of the repetition fast,” Harris admitted.

But Harris isn’t ruling out the possibility of a weekly show at CBS. In fact, he pitched the executives the idea of hosting a variety program in the vein of “SNL.”

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Khloe Kardashian Invited Lamar Odom To Club To Set Him Up


Lamar Odom nearly had a run-in with estranged wife Khloé Kardashian and her new beau French Montana on Tuesday, May 13 at West Hollywood hotspot Penthouse, and now, a source tells Us Weekly it wasn't accidental the exes were in the same place, at the same time.

"It was actually Khloé who invited Lamar to the club because she knew the E! cameras were going to be there," a source close to Odom said.

The reality star and Montana, who was at the club as a special guest, were joined by Kim Kardashian and friend Jonathan Cheban.

"She totally set him up and he is livid," the source says, adding, "she wanted it to look like he was stalking her on camera."

The Knicks player did know though that the "Ain't Worried About Nothin" rapper would be there. "He knew French was going to be there," the source continues, "but Khloe asked him to come and he went. He feels like an idiot for trusting her."

However, the 36-year-old "had no idea the E! cameras were going to be there."

Following the near run-in, Khloé took to her Twitter and tweeted the next day the cryptic message: "Still hurts... Maybe it always will."

Khloé filed for divorce from the basketball player after four years of marriage back in December 2013. She first stepped out publicly with Montana just last month.

Pete Sampras Buys Another Home In Bel Air For $3.5 Million


Seeing as he has a nice house in Brentwood and he just bought a 5,100-square-foot home in Bel Air in February, it looks like Pete Sampras' latest real estate purchase is simply an investment property. I mean, would the former tennis superstar and his family really live in a 3,424-square-foot house with a tiny pool? Seeing as the Westlake Village compound they were living in up until last fall was a whopping 13,017 square feet, we think not!


Jason Patric Scores Major Victory In Paternity Case


Actor Jason Patric just scored a huge court victory against his ex Danielle Schreiber, who used his sperm to conceive a son artificially -- a judge just ruled Patric can fight for custody of the child.

Patric had previously been shut down by another judge last year in his bid for parental rights. The judge ruled -- since Patric donated his sperm to someone to whom he wasn't married and the woman conceived with the help of a doctor --  he had no paternity rights or claim of custody.

Patric later appealed the decision -- and he just WON.

It's a groundbreaking decision ... the appeals judge ruled Patric is entitled to seek paternity rights.

The new ruling doesn't establish Patric's parental rights. It just gives him a chance to fight for custody in court.

Lamar Odom DENIED Entry To Club


Lamar Odom was denied from Penthouse in West Hollywood while his ex Khloe Kardashian and her new man French Montana partied inside.

The plot thickens -- the nightclub Lamar Odom got denied from insists the rejection was NOT a reality show set-up ... Lamar was turned away because the club was afraid he'd start a Chris Brown-level brawl with French Montana.

An E! camera crew was conveniently posted up outside the club to capture the rejection -- so obviously there was speculation that Lamar's rejection was a set-up for "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" -- but a rep for Penthouse tells sources, not so.

The rep says the decision to deny Lamar was the club's decision alone. We're told the nightclub wanted to avoid another bottle-throwing Chris Brown-Drake situation, so bouncers refused to let him in.

Sources close to the Kardashians say the same story -- Khloe didn't even know Lamar planned to show up.

Nicole Kidman Premieres 'Grace of Monaco' In Cannes


Nicole Kidman showed off her ageless beauty at Cannes, where her new film, "Grace of Monaco," is set to premiere.

It's Official: "Two and a Half Men" To End After Season 12


Say goodbye to "Two and a Half Men."

CBS announced earlier this morning that the Jon Cryer/Ashton Kutcher sitcom will end its run after its upcoming 12th season.

"Chuck Lorre is creating a season-long event. We did very well last year with announcing final season of 'How I Met You Mother' here, too. Chuck is very psyched about this; he's got some great ideas and very big surprises," CBS entertainment chief Nina Tassler announced at upfronts on Wednesday.

Do you think Charlie Sheen will be one of those surprises? It could be kind of hard, since he was killed off ... and famously feuded with Lorre ... but stranger things have happened.

The cancellation comes after original stars Sheen and Angus T. Jones left the show. While Jones was reduced to "recurring" on the series, he hasn't appeared on the show since last year.

Justin Bieber: LAPD Investigates Alleged Attempted Robbery


Justin Bieber allegedly committed an attempted robbery ... so claims a San Fernando Valley woman, and the LAPD is now investigating.

The woman tells sources... Monday night she was at the Sherman Oaks Castle Park -- a complex with miniature golf and a batting cage -- when she spotted Justin and his entourage playing a little mini golf and then hitting balls.

The woman says Justin and his crew got into an altercation with some guys at the batting cage when J.B. noticed she was going for her cellphone to take pictures. She says Justin demanded to see her phone so he could erase any photos. She says she refused to fork over the phone so he then went into her purse and grabbed it.

The woman says she began wrestling with Bieber, trying to get her phone back.  She says he ripped it out of her hands but couldn't accomplish his mission because the phone was locked.

Harry Potter Spinoff ‘Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them’ Gets Release Date


Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” a new fantasy adventure from “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling, will open on Nov. 18, 2016, Warner Bros. said Tuesday.

“Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” will be an original story and will mark Rowling's screenwriting debut. It is planned as the first picture in a new film series.

Harry Potter is the highest-grossing film franchise of all time, having earned more than $7.7 billion worldwide, so the appeal of returning to the scene of the spell is obvious.

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

'Searching For Sugar Man' Director Dies At 36


Malik Bendjelloul, the cash-strapped freelance film maker who shot to Hollywood stardom overnight with the Oscar-winning music documentary "Searching for Sugar Man," has died. He was 36.

Swedish police spokeswoman Pia Glenvik told The Associated Press that Bendjelloul died in Stockholm late Tuesday, but wouldn't specify where his body was found or the cause of death.

She said no crime is suspected in relation to the filmmaker's death.

"Searching for Sugar Man," which tells the story of how American singer Sixto Rodriguez became a superstar in South Africa without knowing about it, won the Oscar for best documentary in 2013. It was the first time a Swedish film had won an Oscar since Ingmar Bergman's "Fanny and Alexander" in 1984.

The film also won several other prizes, including a British BAFTA for best documentary and the Swedish Guldbagge award.

Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis Buy New Home In Beverly Hills For $10.2 Million


Just one day after the news broke that Ashton Kutcher had quietly listed his Hollywood Hills Bachelor pad for $12 million, RealEstalker reports that the actor and his pregnant fiance Mila Kunis have snapped up a new place to call home.

The parents-to-be put down $10.215 million in an off-market deal for this 7,351-square-foot pad in Beverly Hills, which would explain why we can't find any interior photos of the place.

But here's what we do know: The two-story residence sits on a little over half an acre of land, and it was built in 1999. There are three bedrooms and four bathrooms, a gated motor court and a three-car garage in front. In the back there is a lush lawn and a sparkling pool, and it appears as though this section of the neighborhood is in a gated community. Guess that'll keep the pesky paparazzi away!

Other celebrity residents nearby include Cameron Diaz, Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem and Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban.

Arnold Schwarzenegger: I'll Crush Nutrition Company With $10 Million Lawsuit


Arnold Schwarzenegger is threatening to crush the company he says jacked his image to sell cheap nutrition products ... according to a lawsuit obtained by sources.

Schwarzenegger claims the Arnold Nutrition Group slapped his name and photo all over its products -- things he would NEVER endorse because they haven't been subjected to rigorous testing.

Arnold makes it clear in his lawsuit ... nobody gets his endorsement unless he BELIEVES in the product ... and unless he gets paid for the full value of his name and reputation.

Arnold says the company is defrauding the public. He wants at least $10 million ... but he hasn't asked for a total recall. Yet.

Hasta la vista.

Alec Baldwin Emerges After Illegal Biking Arrest Earlier This Morning


Just hours after being arrested for biking the wrong way on 5th Avenue, Alec Baldwin stepped out of his New York City apartment and acted as if nothing had happened earlier this morning. Though it appears as though the actor showered and combed his hair back, it looks like his moobs were a little bit on the sweaty side ... blame it on the humidity?

Although one witness tells In Touch Weekly that the 30 Rock star was "calm and quiet" during the arrest, another said he "went ballistic on the cops, screaming at them" while being taken away.

For his part, Alec tweeted:

    "Officer Moreno, badge number 23388, arrested me and handcuffed me for going the wrong way on Fifth Ave ... Meanwhile, photographers outside my home ONCE AGAIN terrified my daughter and nearly hit her with a camera. The police did nothing. New York City is a mismanaged carnival of stupidity that is desperate for revenue and anxious to criminalize behavior once thought benign."

Apparently the 56-year-old actor was also in trouble for hitting the streets without his ID on him.

Magic Johnson: Donald Sterling Needs Help, We Should Pray For Him


Magic Johnson has finally responded to Donald Sterling's vicious attack -- saying the disgraced Clippers owner is deeply troubled ... and is in desperate need of help.

Johnson fired back at Sterling's allegations that he ignores the black community ... telling us he's dedicated his life -- and billions of dollars -- to giving back.

"I'm a proud black man. I'm a leader in the black community and I take that role seriously," Johnson said.

Magic says ... instead of attacking Sterling, he thinks the guy needs help -- and says he is praying for him. Though he points out Sterling has NOT once truly apologized to him or the black community.

Johnson also says Sterling is pissed at the wrong person --  "He should point the anger at the young woman."

Magic says he thinks Sterling was also trying to pit blacks and Jews against each other during his interview with CNN -- but says he will NOT succeed.

In the end, Magic says he's very secure with himself and won't let Sterling's comments bring him down -- saying, "It's sad. We just got to pray for him."

Alec Baldwin ARRESTED In New York City For Illegal Biking


Alec Baldwin was detained in New York City Tuesday morning after riding his bike the wrong way on Fifth Avenue and 16th street.

Here's the crazy part ... it seems one of the factors in the arrest was that Alec didn't have his ID on him when he was riding.

Alec was taken to the police station so he could be properly identified ... standard ops.

Law enforcement sources say Alec was belligerent with officers while in custody ... which resulted in his getting a ticket for disorderly conduct -- on top of the ticket for riding the wrong way.

Sources say Alec was riding alone ... it was just for exercise. Alec's wife was not there.

Alec later went off on Twitter, writing, "Officer Moreno, badge number 23388, arrested me and handcuffed me for going the wrong way on Fifth Ave ... Meanwhile, photographers outside my home ONCE AGAIN terrified my daughter and nearly hit her with a camera. The police did nothing."

And the zinger, "New York City is a mismanaged carnival of stupidity that is desperate for revenue and anxious to criminalize behavior once thought benign."

First Image of Ben Affleck As Batman Revealed


The Dark Knight has returned again — and this time with a sweet new ride.

On Tuesday morning, director Zack Snyder released the first official photo of Ben Affleck in costume as Batman, standing alongside his new Batmobile, from the upcoming "Man of Steel" sequel. The black-and-white shot shows the new Batsuit, which appears more sculpted and comic-book-like than the armor-plated version worn by Christian Bale.

The suit hearkens back to Michael Keaton's, with its chisled muscles and cowl attached to the cape. It also has smaller ears and a much larger bat-symbol across the chest than previous iterations. Affleck does, though, stand in the same clenched fist and lowered head pose favored by Bale.

Affleck's Batmobile has combined elements of both the Tim Burton and Christopher Nolan film series. The vehicle has the giant off-road tires and heavy armor of the Tumbler from Nolan's trilogy, but with smoother lines and big fins recalling the Burton movies. The driver appears to sit in a closed canopy with sliding panels, like the previous movie version have featured. Ultimately, the new Caped Crusader car seem to straddle the line between the utilitarian functionality of the Nolan vehicle with the more stylized elements from Burton.

Snyder took the photograph himself with a Leica M Monochrom, a digital black-and-white camera known for its high resolution and ultra-sharp images. Synder previously released the first photo of Henry Cavill in his Superman outfit right before filming began on "Man of Steel." Sources have said that production is close to commencing in Detroit and cameras will soon roll on the sequel that brings the two DC Comics heroes together. In the coming days we should be getting our first looks at Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman and Ray Fisher as Cyborg, the two other comics characters who will be debuting in the film.
 

Shannon Elizabeth Re-Lists Los Feliz Home For $2.7 Million


Shannon Elizabeth has re-listed her Los Feliz home for $2.699 million, and though this is the third time she's put the home on the market, she'll likely make a pretty decent profit.

Elizabeth bought the place in August 2001 for $1.425 million, and in August 2012 she listed it for $2.988 million. However, the price was dropped twice and the pad was taken off the market, but then in January 2013, the property was re-listed for $2.694. The price dropped a fourth time to $2,676,000 before it was taken off the market, but it looks like she's giving it another shot this year.


‘Batman vs. Superman’ Director Zack Snyder Teases New Batmobile Photo

 

The first look at the newest version of the Batmobile arrived on Monday. Well, some of it, at least. “Batman vs. Superman” director Zack Snyder tweeted a picture of Ben Affleck's ride covered in a tarp, with the exception of its rear wheels.

“Could be time to pull the tarp,” Snyder wrote. “Tomorrow?” “Batman vs. Superman,” which will serve as a set up for a “Justice League” movie hits theaters on May 6, 2016.

Conan O'Brien Spoofs Donald Sterling's CNN Interview


Conan O'Brien presented his own take on Donald Sterling's apologetic interview with Anderson Cooper on Monday's “Conan.” During his monologue, the comedian said that he felt like Sterling might have been trying a little too hard to convince Cooper he wasn't racist. On April 29, Sterling was banned by the NBA for life and fined $2.5 million after recordings were made public of him making racist comments.

When O'Brien showed a clip of Cooper's interview with the Los Angeles Clippers owner, thanks to the power of video editing, suddenly Sterling was wearing Rastafarian garb and surrounded by pictures of African-American celebrities. He even had a banner hung that read “I [Heart] Blacks.”

It added a whole new weight to Sterling's words as he said, “I'm apologizing and I'm asking for forgiveness. I'm not a racist. I made a terrible, terrible mistake, and I'm here with you today to apologize, and to ask for forgiveness.”

Watch the video below....

Monday, May 12, 2014

Ashton Kutcher Selling Hollywood Hills Home For $12 Million


With the news that he's going to be a dad, we're not surprised that Ashton Kutcher has put his bachelor pad high in the Hollywood Hills on the market.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Kutcher is quietly shopping the home around for $12 million, which is significantly more than the $8.455 million he paid for it in early 2012. As you know, Kutcher and fiancee Mila Kunis are expecting their first child together later this year, so it seems like they want to find a more private residence, and perhaps also one that is a bit more child-friendly.


Jay Z Gets Physically ATTACKED By Beyonce's Sister


Jay Z was ferociously assaulted by Beyonce's sister Solange  ... who was wildly kicking and swinging at him inside an elevator ... and the attack was captured on surveillance video ... obtained by sources.

According to sources, it all went down at a Met Gala after party last week at the Standard Hotel in NYC.  In the video ... Jay Z, Beyonce and Solange step into the elevator ... and then Solange goes crazy, screaming at Jay before unleashing a violent attack.

A large man -- who appears to be a bodyguard -- attempts to hold Solange back, but she manages to connect at least 3 times.  At one point Solange throws a kick and Jay grabs her foot, but never attempts to strike her.  Beyonce stands by without getting physically involved.

And this is interesting. When you look closely, you see the bodyguard hit the emergency stop switch on the 12th floor -- mid fight -- presumably to keep the fight private.

At one point, Solange smacks Jay with her purse ... spilling the contents all over the floor of the elevator.

Eventually the group exits the elevator ... but not before Solange takes a few last shots.

All three walked out of the building together -- Solange looks pissed -- but while Bey and Solange get in one car ... security walks Jay to a different one.

It's unclear what triggered the fight.

Watch the surveillance video below....

Donald Sterling Blasts Magic For 'Having AIDS' 'He Should Be Ashamed'


Donald Sterling says Magic Johnson is a bad example for the children of L.A. because of what he did to "get A.I.D.S." back in the '90s ... and says he should be ashamed of himself.

Sterling made the comments to Anderson Cooper during his big CNN interview ... saying "To do what [Magic] did and then get A.I.D.S. ... I mean, come on."

For the record, Magic does not have A.I.D.S. -- but was diagnosed H.I.V. positive back in 1991.

Sterling continued his attack on Magic -- saying, "Big Magic Johnson ... what has he done? He's got A.I.D.S."

"What kind of a guy goes to every city and has sex with every girl? Then he catches H.I.V. ... is that someone we wanna respect and tell our kids about? I think he should be ashamed of himself. I think he should go into the background."

First Look at Rob Reiner's 'And So It Goes' With Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton


A brand new trailer has been released for Clarius Entertainment and Castle Rock Entertainment's romantic comedy And So It Goes (2014). Directed by Rob Reiner.

And So It Goes stars Diane Keaton, Michael Douglas, Frankie Valli, Barbara Vincent, and Sterling Jerins.

The film is set to open in theaters across the United States on July 11th.

Watch the trailer below....