Saturday, May 24, 2014

Sofia Vergara and Fiance Nick Loeb Split For Second Time


Sofia Vergara and her fiance Nick Loeb have split for the second time.

The "Modern Family" star took to Twitter and WhoSay late Friday night to share the news with her fans.

"Not that anyone should care, but in order to not give the press the chance to invent crazy and hurtful drama, I prefer to tell my fans personally that Nick and I have decided to be apart," she wrote.

"We have been having too many problems with figuring out how to spend time together and because of my work and now his, its been getting worse and worse. Not fun anymore," she added. "We are still very close but we believe it's the best thing for us right now."

Vergara and her businessman beau started dating back in 2010. They split up back in May 2012 but reconnected and got engaged two months later during a birthday trip to Mexico.

The 41-year-old actress has a 21-year-old son, Manolo, with ex husband, Joe Gonzales.

Rob Kardashian Bails on Kim's Wedding After Major Family Clash


Rob Kardashian left Florence, Italy BEFORE his sister Kim got married to Kanye West ... and we're told it's because some major family drama went down.

Rob booked a flight from Florence to L.A. late last night in a hurry, and arrived back home this afternoon.

It's unclear what caused the Kardashian family beef -- but it had to be bad -- considering he missed out on not only his sisters wedding ... but one of the biggest celebrity events of the year.

The Beckhams Return To L.A. For Summer Break

 

The David Beckham clan touched down in Los Angeles Friday evening, after spending time in their hometown of London.

Meanwhile, mom Victoria looked great in black jeans, suede booties, a black blazer and hat.

It's Official: Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Are Married


Wedding bells have finally rung for Kim Kardashian and Kanye West.

After weeks of speculation, Kardashian, 33, and West, 36, tied the knot in Florence, Italy, at the Forte di Belvedere.

Sources are reporting that Rich Wilkerson Jr., a pastor from North Miami, performed the ceremony.

The reality star's sisters — Kourtney, Khloé, Kendall, and Kylie — served as bridesmaids, according to E!, while Kanye's best friends from Chicago stood as his groomsmen. Bruce Jenner walked his stepdaughter down the aisle as family members — such as matriarch Kris Jenner, Kim and Kanye's daughter North West, Rob Kardashian, Scott Disick with Mason and Penelope, grandma MJ, and Brandon and his wife Leah Jenner — looked on.

Other famous faces in attendance included: John Legend and his model wife, Chrissy Teigen, NY Knicks star Carmelo Anthony and wife La La, tennis pro Serena Williams, retired NBA star Scottie Pippen and his wife, Larsa, famed jeweler Lorraine Schwartz, Big Sean, Tyga, Rick Rubin, designer Rachel Roy, Khloé's BFF Malika Haqq, Brittny Gastineau, Jonathan Cheban, Simon Huck, Shelli Azoff, and Vogue contributing editor Andre Leon Talley.


Did Drew Barrymore & Adam Sandler Ever Hook Up In Real Life?


Drew Barrymore and Adam Sander have great on-screen chemistry ... but have they ever hooked up off-screen?

The stars of "Blended" sat down with "Chelsea Lately's" Chelsea Handler on Thursday where they talked about shooting the romantic comedy in South Africa and revealed if they have ever tried dating for real.

Watch the video below to see what they said....

Friday, May 23, 2014

Will Ferrell and Chad Smith Have a Drum-Off On "The Tonight Show"


Will the real Chad Smith please stand up?

Will Ferrell and the Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer faced off an epic drum battle on Thursday's "Tonight Show."

The duo has been told that they look alike for years, and the actor first mentioned the idea of a drum battle during a Reddit AMA in February.

"It has been acknowledged many times that myself and Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, share a resemblance to each other. A lot of people think that it's me playing for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But that would be an insult to Chad Smith. The truth of the matter is there is no Will Ferrell. Only Chad Smith." The drummer replied, writing, "Stop impersonating me. In fact, I need you...drum battle." He added, "Me and you. I've seen your skills; you don't got 'em. Let's go. Golden cowbell. Winner. Boom!"

Watch the video below....

Stars Were Out At amfAR Party During The 67th Cannes Film Festival


The stars were out last night for amfAR Cinema Against AIDS Gala during the 67th Cannes Film Festival in France. The 21st annual bash, which was hosted by Harvey Weinstein raised a record-breaking $35 million, which is up from last year's intake of $25 million.

Up for auction this year was a seat for a trip to space on Virgin Galactic in 2015 with Leonardo DiCaprio, which went for $700,000.

Stars like Adrien Brody, Adrian Grenier, Carla Bruni Sarkozy, Marion Cotillard, Michelle Rodiguez, Rosario Dawnson, John Travolta, Kelly Preston, Jane Fonda, Justin Bieber, Kellan Lutz, Jessica Chastain and of course Leo all dazzled at the glittering bash.

Donald Sterling Surrenders Control of Clippers To Estranged Wife Shelly


Donald Sterling is no longer the controlling owner of the Los Angeles Clippers ... and sources confirm, he just surrendered control to his estranged wife, Shelly Sterling, and she is now secretly negotiating with the NBA to sell the team ... ON HER TERMS.

Sources close to the Clippers organization say... Donald made the decision because he saw the handwriting on the wall -- as long as he remained in control, the NBA would order an involuntary sale of the team.

Sources say Shelly and her lawyer, Pierce O'Donnell, have been secretly meeting with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver and NBA lawyers to "resolve the dispute amicably." We're told Shelly realizes the NBA wants the team sold, but she has significantly more leverage and credibility with the league than Donald. Her end game is simple -- she won't object to the sale, but SHE wants to call the shots.

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler Roast Legendary Comedian Don Rickles


When Tina Fey was on Late Night with Seth Meyers earlier this month, she revealed that she and Amy Poehler had been a late addition to Spike TV’s “One Night Only” tribute to comedy legend Don Rickles, presumably after the network realized its all-star line included David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Jon Stewart and Jimmy Kimmel among others, but no women.

Now, Spike has released the first clip of Fey and Poehler’s joint set before the special airs next Wednesday, May 28. In the clip, the two comedians poke fun at both Rickles and the fact that they were the only female comics invited to the boy’s club event.

“We are here tonight to celebrate Don Rickles,” Fey began. “And honestly, it’s almost like he’s here with us.” When Poehler pointed out the 87-year-old Rickles in the audience, Fey said, “Jesus, I thought that was somebody’s purse.”

According to Poehler, Spike “thought it would be important for Don to be honored by at least one woman, which is apparently what we count as.”

Watch the funny video below....

Kim Kardashian Kept in the Dark About Her Own Wedding Plans


Kim Kardashian's wedding is so secret ... even Kim has no idea what's going on ... which is exactly how Kanye wants it.

Sources close to Kim say... Kanye has cut his bride-to-be out of the wedding planning entirely, with the goal of unleashing the surprise of the century. He's planning almost everything.

HERE IS SOME STUFF WE KNOW:


-- Kim and Kanye will exchange "I do's" at Versailles
--   Part of the post-wedding celebration will take place at a 16th century fort in Florence
--   The guests have NOT been told specifics about Florence, including where they're staying Saturday night. 
--  The guests don't even know how they're getting from Paris to Florence ... assuming private jet.
--  There is a big second event in Florence, which Kanye is keeping top secret.

Finally, Kanye is trying to keep Kim off her phone and away from the Internet ... good luck with that.

January Jones Lists Los Feliz Home For $1.5 Million


January Jones just listed her Los Feliz home for $1.5 million. The actress purchased the place back in 2009 for just over $1 million, which means she's looking to make $500K on the sale.

The 2,200-square foot abode, built in the 1920s, boasts 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, as well as wood burning fireplaces, hardwood floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows. The kitchen has marble counter-tops, stainless steel appliances, and a large island perfect for gatherings.


Thursday, May 22, 2014

Sophia Loren Wows Cannes Crowd With Glamour and Humor: `I Had A Pretty Good Career’

 

Cannes got a dose of REAL movie star glamour over the past two days when the legendary Sophia Loren came to town for a special screening of her new film, The Human Voice Tuesday night at Salle du Soixantieme and a two hour “Master Class” at the Bunuel on Wednesday afternoon.

The film, based on the Jean Cocteau play and basically a one woman show finding her running a gamut of emotions while on the phone, is a 25-minute short directed by son Edoardo Ponti that gives the 79-year-old actress one of her meatiest and most emotional roles in years, a real reminder that once a star, always a star. 

It preceded a stunning 50th anniversary 4K restoration premiere of 1964′s wonderful Marriage Italian Style, one 14 collaborations with director Vittorio De Sica and co-starring 12-time leading man Marcello Mastroianni. The film brought Loren her second (and last) Best Actress Oscar nomination, and it still holds up today. The audience gave her a 5-minute ovation at the end of the short , and again at the end of the feature, moving her, from my vantage point directly across the aisle, to tears.

President Obama Takes a Surprise Stroll Through D.C. Streets


You can almost read the bystanders' minds.

 Who's that tall presidential-looking fellow, surrounded by a crew of armed men and women who look like they've never cracked a smile in their entire lives? "Say... honey?"

President Obama took a stroll through the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday morning, en route to a meeting at the Department of the Interior. Along the way, he stopped to shake hands with a few tourists and locals who happened to be in the right place at the right time.

"The bear is loose," Obama joked.

One gentleman, an obvious fan, approached the president and shook his hand. A bit later, Obama walked past a couple sitting on a bench. Referencing the parade of photographers, Obama said, "Bet you didn't expect to have all these people [taking pictures]." The man joked back, "It's for my birthday." Obama wished him a happy birthday, asked where he's from (Israel) and then asked the man to tell everybody back home that he says hello.

Watch the video below....
 

Katharine McPhee Files For Divorce


Katharine McPhee has officially split from husband Nick Cokas, People confirms.

"After six years of marriage, and having been separated for the past year, Katharine McPhee has filed for a dissolution of marriage from Nick Cokas. The two have an amicable relationship and will remain friends. They ask that people respect their privacy during this time," her rep said in a statement.

The pair have been estranged since last year.

The Smash actress found herself in the center of controversy when she was photographed this past spring kissing director Michael Morris, who is married to Mary McCormack. The American Idol alum's affair wasn't the cause of her marriage crumbling, though.

"It was just time. They'd grown apart and weren't right for each other anymore," a source told the magazine.

Charlie Sheen to Rihanna: How Dare You Reject My Girlfriend, You Ungrateful Idiot!


Rihanna better run for cover ... because she just made Charlie Sheen's s**t list in the worst way possible -- after rejecting Charlie's request to introduce his fiancee to the singer.

Charlie just launched into a tirade on Twitter, describing his sour encounter with Rihanna Wednesday night at the ritzy Giorgio Baldi restaurant in Santa Monica.

Charlie said he was there celebrating the birthday of his fiancee Scottine (formerly Brett Rossi) ... and when he found out Rihanna was there too, he sent a request to the singer's table for a meet-and-greet ... because Rossi's a big fan.

But Charlie says his request was DENIED -- "there were too many paps outside" -- and now, the Warlock is back with a vengeance.

Sheen wrote, "Nice impression you left behind, Bday or not. Sorry we're not KOOL enough to warrant a blessing from the Princess (or in this case the Village idiot)."

 
Then he unloaded on Rihanna's wigged out get-up -- "Halloween isn't for a while. but good on you for testing out your costume in public. it's close; a more muted pink might be the answer, as in: none."

It's all gold. Click below to read the full thing.
 

Michael Jace Charged With Murder


Michael Jace has just been charged with murder after cops say he shot and killed his wife Monday night.

51-year-old Jace -- who starred in "The Shield" -- now faces 50 years to life in state prison if convicted.

As we reported, Jace himself called 911 after the shooting inside his L.A. home, telling police he was the one who pulled the trigger. Jace's wife April was already dead by the time police arrived.

Jace's two young sons were at home at the time of the alleged murder. According to police, the boys are now living with relatives.

Jace is currently being held on $2 million bail. He's scheduled to appear in court Thursday.

Beyonce And Jay Z To DIVORCE, Report Claims


Beyonce and Jay Z are headed for divorce, Life & Style reports.

The couple are supposedly facing a $1 billion split, as well as a nasty custody battle over daughter Blue Ivy.

Among the issues in their strained union? "His nights with other women" and "explosive fights and insane jealousy", according to the mag cover.

The pair are apparently trying to keep the separation quiet for the time being.

This doesn't look good for their joint "On the Run" tour this summer.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

First Look At Woody Allen's "Magic in the Moonlight"


Sony Pictures Classics has released a brand new trailer for Woody Allen's latest film, "Magic in the Moonlight".

Starring Colin Firth, Emma Stone, Marcia Gay Harden, Hamish Linklater, Jacki Weaver, and Ute Lemper.

The film is set to have its U.S. premiere on July 25th.

Watch the trailer below....

Jay Leno Says He's Enjoying Retirement


After two decades of hosting "The Tonight Show," Jay Leno says his transition into retirement has been seamless.

Without the daily grind of hosting NBC's popular late-night show, Leno said he feels "liberated" to travel and invest more in his standup routines.

"Write joke. Tell joke. Get check. It's pretty simple. It's not a hard plan," he joked in an interview with The Associated Press.

This week he made his first trip to Israel, where he will host an award ceremony Thursday honoring former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg for his philanthropic efforts.

Leno is to perform in front of Bloomberg, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other dignitaries at the first Genesis Prize ceremony in Jerusalem. Leno said both men would be fair game for playful jokes. The 64-year-old Leno retired in February and was replaced by former "Saturday Night Live" star Jimmy Fallon.

"He's a great friend of mine and I think he is doing a terrific job," Leno said Wednesday. "At some point you realize it is time to step down ... I'm having a good time now."

Barbara Walters: This Not Working Thing Is Great!


Now that she doesn't have to sit around a table and pretend to care what 3 other chicks think, Barbara Walters has plenty of free time to go shopping!

The 84-year-old former newswoman was seen walking around Manhattan on Wednesday after shopping at Rene Couture Jewelry & Handbags on Madison Avenue.

Crackle Renews Seinfeld's 'Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee' Show


Jerry Seinfeld will continue to tool around in fancy cars, chatting with celebrities and drinking coffee for four more seasons. The digital entertainment channel Crackle announced Wednesday that the hit online series "Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee" has been renewed for Seasons 6, 7, 8 and 9.

Currently, three seasons of the series, which features Seinfeld taking a different celebrity out for coffee in a different car in each episode, have been released. Seasons 4 and 5 will become available online this summer and fall, respectively.

The new seasons are all sponsored exclusively by Acura, making the series branded content, but it has done well for itself with awards, including a Bronze Telly award for branded content and three Webby Awards, including a special Webby for comedic performance.

In addition to the renewal of Seinfeld's series, Crackle announced over 100 episodes of original programming at the network's Digital Content Newfront presentation.

Kevin Hart Takes High Road In New Feud with Ex-Wife


Kevin Hart just unleashed an angry rant on ex-wife for slamming his current girlfriend, but Hart handled it maturely ... refusing to slam his ex even once (well okay, maybe one time).

Kevin was set off by an interview that Torrei Hart did, bashing Kevin's GF Eniko Parrish ... saying she wanted to knock her out for breaking up her marriage to Kevin.

In his response, Hart tweeted Parrish had nothing to do with his divorce and said he was disappointed Torrei slammed Eniko because he has "embraced the man that she is dealing with with nothing but positivity."

Well, not all positive ... Kevin got in this jab --  "Guess giving a woman over 20k a month and still being there for her and being a incredible father isn't enough!"

Kevin's rant went on and on until this awesome punchline -- "P.S. I was listening to "Drake's" album while I was tweeting all that stuff...lmfao That s*** made me emotional lmfao."

Ted Danson Buys $3.5 Million Home In The Santa Monica Mountains


Ted Danson and his wife Mary Steenburgen have picked up this pad in the Santa Monica mountains for $3.47 million, and it may not be the fanciest home on the block, but it looks like it's nice and private.

The two-story wood-shingled craftsman house was built in 1922, and the main residence has three bedrooms and two bathrooms while the guest house has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. Inside there are high, exposed-beam ceilings, hardwood floors and a grand fireplace, and according to listing info, "the kitchen is one with the dining and family room, blending toward the multilevel fruit tree studded gardens."


Dame Helen Mirren Has A Nice House For Rent In L.A.

 

Dame Helen Mirren has a beautiful home ready to be rent out in the Hollywood Hills.

Keep in mind, she's got another place in London, probably one in the English countryside and probably a little vacation home in the South of France.

And if YOU want to live like Dame Mirren, now you can, for the low, low price of just $40,000/month. The Oscar-winning actress rents out her Hollywood Hills home to those who pass muster (and who don't mind writing a large check each month).

So just what do you get for that price? A magnificent Mediterranean estate that boasts a main residence of almost 7000 sq ft with 4 bedrooms and 7 baths and a guest cottage of 2750 sq ft with another 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.


Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Pat Sajak Calls Global Warming Activists ‘Unpatriotic Racists’


Game show host Pat Sajak caused a major uproar in social media circles on Tuesday, writing on Twitter that “global warming alarmists are unpatriotic racists knowingly misleading for their own ends.”

The longtime “Wheel of Fortune” host has been outspoken about his political views for several years, and has donated thousands of dollars to Republican candidates, but his opinions have never before really interfered with his day job.

First posted on Monday, the hyperbolic attack was a trending topic on Twitter by late afternoon and has been picked up by major news organizations, including The Washington Post.

Left-leaning website The Raw Story pointed out that Sajak has been a longtime critic of climate-change science and has written about the issue in the conservative publication Human Events. Earlier this month, Sajak fired another missive at proponents of climate-change science from his Twitter account, writing:


Most of his other recent political jabs have been more benign sounding, including a joke about the “agony” involved in determining the most environmentally friendly to transport his purchases from the grocery store.

Kim Kardashian Takes Daughter Nori To See The Sights In Paris


Kim Kardashian stepped out with daughter North in Paris today, and it's rare that the reality star gives us an uncovered peek at her little one. Normally the only time we see the tot is when her parents post pre-approved Instagram photos.
 
The ladies both wore chic black ensembles for their day on the town, and the only person who can manage to take attention away from Kimmy K is her little girl! Sister Kourtney, mom Kris and half-sisters Kendall and Kylie were along for the ride as well, as was grandma Mary Jo.

Earlier in the day, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians star and Kanye hit the gym together, and it seems the couple are doing everything they can to look amazing for their wedding this coming weekend.


Bruce Jenner: I'm Off To Paris To Give Kim Away Again


Kim Kardashian's wedding is so important to Bruce Jenner ... he's taking a golf hiatus so he can fly to Paris and give her away.

Bruce just arrived at LAX to take an Air France flight that will get him to the City of Lights 2 days before Kim tests the third time theory. Apparently no one's superstitious ... Bruce walked Kim down the aisle the last time around.

Bruce and Kris are living solidly separate lives, but they're still tight and he's still the patriarch.

As for Bruce's son Brody ... sources say, he's not attending.

Ellen And Portia Submit Plans To Add $35K Spa To $40 Million L.A. Home


Ellen DeGeneres and wife Portia De Rossi purchased what is arguably the best home in all of Los Angeles for a staggering $39.8 million bucks last year, and now they have submitted plans to add a $35K spa to the place! The idea is to build it on the top floor, where they can put sky lights and glass walls. Fancy!

Named The Brody House and located in Holmby Hills, the property sits on 2.3 acres and boasts a 13,511 square-foot main residence with 6 bedrooms and 9.5 bathrooms. In addition, it has a pool, pool house, gym, and tennis court.



Sting And Trudie Styler List London Townhome For Undisclosed Amount


Sting and wife Trudie Styler have listed their London townhome for sale for an undisclosed amount, which will only be revealed to a potential buyer that qualifies for details.

The 8,500 square-feet two story residence boasts 7 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, as well as a spacious living area, dining area, modern kitchen, media room and backyard garden. Design elements include French windows and doors and stone and wood-tiled ceilings. Swanky!

The couple extensively renovated the property in 2010 with the help of New York-based firm Shelton Mindel & Associates, but before they made any changes, they were forced to obtain permits because the pad is located in a 300-year-old neighborhood where all the buildings are owned by the Queen.


Leonardo DiCaprio Is a French Chick Magnet In the Club

 

The difference between Leonardo DiCaprio in a nightclub and everyone else -- including Justin Bieber -- is pure numbers.

Leo had the ear (and probably a lot more later) of hot chick after hot chick last night in Cannes -- as he held court at Gotha Club ... which, based on photos, does not allow any women under an 8.

The Biebs was also in the club doing his shirtless routine.

Probably not the best look ... especially when Leo's in the house doing his thing.

'The Shield' Actor Michael Jace Charged In Wife's Shooting Death


Michael Jace, who played a Los Angeles cop in TV's "The Shield," has been arrested in the fatal shooting of his wife, police said Tuesday.

April Jace, 40, was found shot to death in her south Los Angeles home by police called there to investigate a shooting, Los Angeles Police Detective Lyman Doster said.

Jace, 51, called 911 to report that his wife had been shot, Detective Dean Vinluan said, adding that he "was on the phone with the operator." Neighbors who heard gunshots also called 911, he said.

"At this moment the motive of the murder is believed to be domestic violence," a police news release said.
Investigators detained Jace at the couple's Hyde Park area home Monday night and booked the actor on a homicide charge early Tuesday, according to sources.

Jace was booked into a Los Angeles jail with bail set at $1 million.

Justin Bieber & Paris Hilton: WE'RE NOT TOGETHER


Justin Bieber and Paris Hilton are NOT banging ... in fact, she couldn't stand to spend more than a half-hour with him because he wouldn't stop playing his own songs.

Paris and Justin partied in Cannes Sunday night at Gotha Nightclub. There are reports that the 2 got cozy ... with the 33-year-old climbing into Justin's 20-year-old lap ... then leaving for his house.

But here's the deal. We're told 50 people went back to Justin's house -- Paris was never alone with him.  And something else we were told ... she said the party was lame and couldn't stand the fact that Justin was playing his own songs ... so she left after half an hour.

Rumor: Original Star Wars Films Being Prepped For Blu-ray


Rumors about the original Star Wars films coming to Blu-ray have been around for years, but a new one that emerged last week is forcing even some traditional skeptics to speculate that before Episode VII arrives in theaters there is a good chance that Disney will somehow manage to bring peace to the galaxy.

The latest rumor comes from our friends over at Bleeding Cool, who have apparently intercepted an email from Disney's marketing department confirming that the studio is planning to re-release A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi in their original form on Blu-ray.

We do not know how credible this rumor is, but if Disney is indeed planning such releases, having them on the market before Episode VII opens in theaters across the U.S. would make perfect sense.

Monday, May 19, 2014

Robin Thicke Tries To Woo Estranged Wife Paula Patton With "Get Her Back" Performance At Billboard Music Awards


Robin Thicke must have been sitting around crying, downing some whiskey and writing music after screwing up his marriage with longtime love Paula Patton earlier this year.

The R&B singer took the stage at the MGM Grand Arena Sunday night at the Billboard Music Awards to perform her new single, "Get Her Back."

Watch his performance below....

Charlize Theron Dishes About Romance With Sean Penn: "It Just Kind Of Naturally Happened"


Charlize Theron is finally opening up on her high profile romance with Sean Penn. Turns out they had been friends for years.

In a candid interview for Vogue's new June issue, the Oscar winner opened up about her relationship with the actor, "It just kind of naturally happened." The lanky star continued, "And before I knew it, I was in something that was making my life better - the people who really love me can see the effect it has had on me."

Charlize is clearly a woman in love -- she couldn't stop talking about the fledgling relationship. The South African stunner has spent the past few years being happily single after adopting a son in 2012.

The A Million Ways to Die In the West star said she was very content with her life, so that she knew it would take a lot to get into a relationship, "I know so well what I want to fit in my life. And the simple answer to that is: Unless he can make my life better? My life is really pretty f*cking good."

The 38-year-old continued, "What I guess I am trying to say is: A friend kind of stepped into that role, and I really didn't see it coming... We were just really good friends."

Ray J Wedding Gift For Kim: PORN PROFITS!


Ray J is giving Kim Kardashian and Kanye West a $47K check ... representing 4 months of his 2014 profits from the porn tape with Kim.

Here's the breakdown of the wedding gift. Mind you, this is just Ray J's cut:

-- January  $6,135.60
-- February $20,097.31
-- March $9,674.76
-- April $10,931.52
-- TOTAL:  $46,840.13

Now get this ... sources from Vivid Entertainment say the tape has grossed $50 MILLION!

Remember, we're told Kim gets AT LEAST as much as Ray J, though we don't know exactly how much.

Sources have reached out to Kim to see if she'll accept Ray's gift, but so far no word back. If she doesn't want it, he'll donate the money to her favorite charity.

‘The Godfather’ Cinematographer Gordon Willis Dies at 82


Influential cinematographer Gordon Willis, whose photography for “The Godfather” series and Woody Allen’s “Annie Hall” and “Manhattan” helped define the look of 1970s cinema, has died, according to his close associate Doug Hart’s Facebook page. He was 82.

Willis  was known as the Prince of Darkness for his artful use of shadows, and he was the director of photography on seminal 1970s films including  “Klute,” “The Paper Chase,” “The Parallax View” and “All the President’s Men.”

He received an honorary Academy award in 2009 at the first Governor’s Awards ceremony.
Among the other Woody Allen films he shot were “Interiors,” “Stardust Memories,” “Broadway Danny Rose,” “The Purple Rose of Cairo” and “Zelig,” for which he was Oscar-nommed. His other Oscar nomination was for “The Godfather III.”

Regarding his work on “The Godfather,” Variety wrote in 1997, “Among “The Godfather’s” many astonishments, the photography by Gordon Willis — a rich play with light and shadow — confirmed Willis’ genius but was especially striking as an extension of Francis Ford Coppola’s creative intelligence. “

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Michael Jackson Hologram at Billboard Music Awards


Chalk it up as one of the biggest spoilers in music history: After teasing everyone with news that none other than the late King of Pop, Michael Jackson, would provide some form of "world premiere experience" at the 2014 Billboard Music Awards, the show's producers found their bubble unceremoniously popped. An unexpected lawsuit revealed that the "experience" would be, as some predicted, a hologram of the singer "live" onstage, performing music from his posthumous recent release XSCAPE.

Well, so much for the suspense. And, not that fans were expecting an actual resurrection of the superstar, or anything (however, in this day and age of increasingly bar-set-higher awards shows, who knows?). Still, the crowd Sunday night was notably silent when the hologram-ed Jackson was was revealed, in energetic fine form performing XSCAPE's "Slave to the Rhythm" and delivering some of (the real) Jackson's best-known and loved dance moves, including a moonwalk.

Watch the hologram performance below....