Saturday, September 13, 2014

Maria Shriver's Face Removed From Arnold Schwarzenegger's Official Portrait In California Capitol Building


Ultimately Arnold Schwarzenegger didn't want to be pinned for posterity.

When he sat for his official portrait that would hang in California's State Capitol building in Sacramento, the former governor of California was painted wearing a lapel pin with wife Maria Shriver's face on it.

A sweet idea, his wife of nearly 25 years and then the first lady of the Golden State remaining close to his heart, despite not being in the frame. But that was then.

In 2011, the power couple announced that they were splitting up. Then it was revealed that Schwarzenegger had fathered a son with their former maid. And now, upon the portrait's grand reveal....
 
Shriver's face has been scrubbed out.

Nicki Minaj's Underboob Makes A Special Guest Appearance After Surprise Performance With Beyonce In Paris


Nicki Minaj DJed a set at Club 79 in Paris, France on Friday, and while we could babble on and on about her boobies busting out of her green crop top, the real news was that the 31-year-old singer/rapper took the stage with Beyonce earlier in the evening.


It was the first night of Beyonce and husband Jay Z's back-to-back On the Run shows, and the ladies sang their duet “Flawless Remix” to thousands of screaming fans. Afterwards Nicki changed out of her wild Versace suit and into this classy green outfit, snapped a few selfies with Queen Beyonce and headed to the club.

Adrian Peterson Booked For Child Abuse


Adrian Peterson turned himself over to authorities early Saturday morning on child abuse charges ... faintly smiling for his mug shot.

Peterson was booked in Houston just after 1 AM and released a half hour later.

The football star is accused of beating his 4-year-old son with a tree branch ... hitting him so hard it left welts and caused him to bleed.

Peterson actually admitted to cops he gave his son "a whooping" and says it's the same treatment he got as a kid. Peterson's lawyer adds that his client "deeply regrets the unintentional injury."

The Vikings have deactivated Peterson for Sunday's game.

Jennifer Lawrence Spends Quality Time At Chris Martin's Malibu Beach House

Chris Martin and Jennifer Lawrence are continuing their lovefest at the Coldplay singer's $14 million dollar Malibu mansion.

The two have been together for just over two months now, and after going on a romantic date at La Dolce Vita in Beverly Hills on Monday night, the lovebirds have been holed up in the 'Bu before for the last few days. Chris is in town ahead of Coldplay's iHeartRadio Music Festival headlining gig in Las Vegas next Friday, and Jennifer is currently in between movies, so the two are squeezing in some quality time before their schedules get hectic again.

The location is key, too, because it keeps the down-low couple away from Chris' ex Gwyneth Paltrow, who's living at the couple's Brentwood estate -- miles away from his beach pad. They're sure not to have any awkward, accidental run-ins at the grocery store or gas station. The estranged couple lunched together on Sunday, but they probably don't want to get together with her new beau Brad Falchuk for a double date.

While the 24-year-old Hunger Games hottie was reportedly concerned that her naked photo scandal could throw a wrench in her new relationship, it looks like it may have brought them closer together.

Friday, September 12, 2014

Sam Worthington Sued For $10 Million, Accused Of Beating a Paparazzi


Sam Worthington and his girlfriend are now facing a $10 million lawsuit ... stemming from their violent run-in with a paparazzo in NYC earlier this year.

According to the documents, Sheng Li accuses Sam and GF Lara Bingle of viciously assaulting him in February outside a bar where he was snapping photos.

Both are also being accused of slander and libel ... for allegedly making false statements about him to the NYPD.

Li says he suffered a torn shoulder, facial contusions, injuries to his thumb and wrist, and adds he might need surgery ... according to the documents.

Arnold Schwarzenegger Goes For A Spin On His Classic Hog


Arnold Schwarzenegger knows a thing or two about cruising, as evident from his cruise through Malibu streets on his classic indian motorcycle just yesterday.

The 67-year-old Expendables star and former Governor proved that he knows more than just bikes and films, having went to Sacramento earlier this week at a climate change conference hosted by the California Environmental Protection Agency.

During the conference, he highlighted his work combating greenhouse gas emissions as well as explained how he started some of the state's biggest initiatives, including the $68-billion bullet train and the cap-and-trade program, both of which are being advanced today by Gov. Jerry Brown.

“While the politicians in Washington can’t get anything done because they’re stuck in these ideological foxholes, we here in California have two governors from two different parties in the same room fighting for the same green energy future," Schwarzenegger said.

Malibu: Celebs Take Pounding With Huge Waves


Tom Hanks, Pink, Diana Ross, Nicolas Cage and a slew of big stars are getting hammered by gigantic waves in their exclusive community.

The rising sea levels have swallowed up the beach along Malibu Colony, the gated community which houses some of the biggest celebs in the country.

The waves are way more than a nuisance ... they've been known to destroy homes, piers and other structures in the past.

Any attempt to sandbag the area seems pretty futile until the waves recede.

'Jeopardy!' Host Alex Trebek Brings Back The Mustache


Alex Trebek ditched his iconic mustache more than a decade ago, but the "Jeopardy!" host is reviving the famous facial hair, just in time for the show's 30th season to start. 

Fans are so excited that the 'stache is back someone even created a Twitter account for it: @Alexs_Mustache. 

But the host himself apparently isn't impressed by all the buzz his new look has generated.

Alex Trebek's response to people excited he's growing back his mustache: Get a life.

Oscar Pistorius Found GUILTY of Culpable Homicide

 

After 41 days of testimony spanning more than five months, a verdict in the Oscar Pistorius trial has been handed down: GUILTY of culpable homicide, a ruling that comes with no minimum jail sentence.

Judge Thokozile Masipa handed down her decision Friday, a day after revealing to a packed courthouse and worldwide television audience that no, she would not find Pistorius guilty of murder – premeditated or otherwise. Instead, her determination is that the death of Reeva Steenkamp in the early morning hours of Valentine's Day last year was a tragic accident; that while Pistorius "acted hastily and used excessive force," he did not show intend to kill his girlfriend.

Asking Pistorius to stand, Masipa read her decision.

Not guilty of murder. "Instead," Masipa said as Pistorius, reactionless, looked on, "he's found guilty of culpable homicide."

Pistorius also faced three counts of gun charges – two for discharging a gun in public, one for illegal possession of ammunition. Masipa found him guilty of one of those charges – negligently handling a firearm in a restaurant.

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Michael Moore’s Harsh Prediction of President Obama’s Legacy


Controversial documentary filmmaker Michael Moore is not one to mince words. While speaking at the Toronto Film Festival, Moore didn’t hold back his opinion on President Barack Obama’s legacy.

"When the history is written of this era, this is how you'll be remembered: he was the first black president," Moore said according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Moore went on to say while that’s not bad, he’s sure the president wishes he would be remembered for a few other accomplishments.

Moore doesn’t seem confident that any such milestones will be achieved during the rest of Obama’s term.

Moore is known for his political activism. He strongly supported Barack Obama for both of his presidential campaigns. But Moore has become disillusioned with the Obama administration over issues like the NSA leaks, campaign financing and drone strikes.

Watch the interview below....

Roger Moore Remembers His James Bond Costar Richard Kiel


Former James Bond, Roger Moore paid tribute to his recently departed on-screen nemesis — and off-screen pal — Richard Kiel a.k.a. Jaws in a new interview.

The two tangled in 1977’s The Spy Who Loved Me and 1979’s Moonraker and remained friendly for decades after Moore turned in his license to kill and Kiel retired the steel teeth, which were so painful to wear, he was only able to keep them in his mouth for about 35 seconds per take.  

“It came as a hell of a shock,” Moore says of Kiel’s passing. “I’m still in a state of not quite believing it. We were talking a week ago [on] a radio program reunion.” (The exact cause of death remains undisclosed.) Moore characterizes the 74-year-old, 7’2” actor as “absolutely marvelous,” praising his warmth and willingness to help out whenever he was needed, such as when he helped promote Moore’s fundraising campaigns for UNICEF. “He was a big, caring man.”  

Hear Roger Moore's interview below....


Reese Witherspoon Buys Pacific Palisades Estate In Celeb-Studded Neighborhood


Reese Witherspoon is packing up and moving to a new home.

The Wild actress purchased a $12.7 million home in celeb-studded Pacific Palisades last month and the house was about three-quarters of the way finished, so now all she has to do is put her own, personal finishing touches on the home before moving in.

The gated half-acre lot is shaded by plenty of trees and features a pool and grill station in the beautiful back yard which overlooks Will Rogers state park and the perfectly manicured polo field and scenic hiking trails.

The home is a traditional American with painted-white brick and wood siding and black shutters, in keeping with the preferred style of the star-studded neighborhood. The Oscar-winning actress will count Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner, Matt Damon, Conan O'Brien, Adam Sandler and Kate Hudson as her neighbors.

Witherspoon listed her Brentwood estate for $14 million in June (the sprawling property sits on a total of three lots), and earlier this summer she purchased fixer-upper in Nashville, Tennessee for $1.95 million. The Oscar winner also sold her Ojai retreat at a million-dollar loss in January.

Oscar Pistorius' Time In Jail Could Be Brief

Oscar Pistorius has likely avoided 25 years to life in prison — for now at least — after a judge said Thursday she would not convict the paralympian of murder. 

The double amputee instead could serve as little as three years behind bars, or even a lengthy house arrest, after Judge Thokozile Masipa said she would not return a verdict of murder or premeditated murder. 

Masipa stopped short of delivering her final verdict, adjourning proceedings until Friday. But Pretoria-based criminal defense lawyer Marius du Toit told NBC News the judge made clear that her intention was to convict Pistorius of culpable homicide, a charge similar to manslaughter in the United States. 

The door was still open for the prosecution to appeal to try to make the murder charge stick. But were it to remain, a culpable homicide conviction carries a minimum five-year sentence. This means Pistorius could be out on parole in three years on good behavior. 

Joan Rivers Clinic Claims No Biopsy, No General Anesthesia


The surgery clinic where Joan Rivers' heart stopped beating is calling BS on a report suggesting her death was caused by a biopsy that should have only been performed at a hospital.

Yorkville Endoscopy broke it's silence after the New York Daily News story ran ... saying a biopsy was NOT performed during the ill-fated procedure.

The Daily News story claimed a doctor who arrived with Rivers was performing the biopsy after doctors spotted something on her vocal cords, and her vocal cords seized ... leading to a fatal chain of events.

And Yorkville went on to say they do NOT administer general anesthesia, saying they use "light to moderate sedation."

New York authorities are still investigating cause of death.

"Ray Donovan" Star Steven Bauer, 57, Spotted with 18-Year-Old Girlfriend


You might be thinking "What a cute photo of Steven Bauer and his daughter," right?

But no, that girl isn't the "Ray Donovan" actor's kid ... or his niece ... or his granddaughter. She's his girlfriend!

The "Scarface" alum, 57, was spotted out in Los Angeles on Wednesday with his much younger girlfriend, Lyda Loundon. Lyda, 18, is almost 40 years her male paramour's junior ... and also younger than both of his children.

The actor's son with ex-wife Melanie Griffith, Alexander, is 29, while his son Dylan is also in his mid-20s.

According to her Twitter page, Lyda is a self-described "part-time nightmare-inspirer, journalist, host of Sarcasm Overdose, ceo, film/music/cigar/espresso addict."

Bauer and Loundon have been dating for a couple months now, and stepped out for the first time together for a film screening back in July.

Oscar Pistorius Found NOT GUILTY of Premeditated Murder


The South African judge has found Oscar Pistorius NOT GUILTY of premeditated murder of Reeva Steenkamp.

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Richard Kiel 'Jaws' From James Bond Dies At 74


Richard Kiel, who became famous for portraying the James Bond villain, Jaws ... died Wednesday afternoon at the age of 74.

Kiel starred in dozens of movies over the span of 50 years ... though his Jaws character became his most iconic role after debuting in 1977's "The Spy Who Loved Me" alongside Roger Moore. He returned in "Moonraker" two years later.

The 7-foot-2 Kiel also co-starred with Adam Sandler in the golf classic "Happy Gilmore."

Kiel had broken his leg last week and was in a hospital in Fresno, CA. A family member tells us he passed away this afternoon in the hospital -- and it's unclear if his death was connected to the leg injury.


Report: Miley Cyrus Secretly Reunites With Former Fiance Liam Hemsworth

Miley Cyrus and former fiance Liam Hemsworth had a secret reunion late last month at her home, and according to In Touch Weekly, they BOTH admitted to "having feelings for each other." A source tells the magazine, “The passion was still there ... They’ve really missed each other.”

Still, don't expect the two to reconcile right away, as the insider added:
    "Liam told Miley that they need to find some common ground before he can ever take her back. He’s a traditional guy who wants a wife and family someday. He needs Miley to prove that she’s marriage material before he can open his heart again.”

Shia LaBeouf Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct, Sentenced To Complete 6 Months of Outpatient Rehab


Shia LaBeouf was in a New York City court this morning for sentencing stemming from his arrest at Studio 54 earlier this summer during a showing of Cabaret.

The actor entered a plea deal stating that if he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct, he would be sentenced to six months of outpatient alcohol treatment.

LaBeouf took the plea and informed the court that he has already completed three months of outpatient rehab.

The judge also told the actor that he must have no new arrests for the next six months, at which point he may then withdraw his plea and have the arrest erased from his record.

Check Out The Luxury Yacht Beyonce And Jay Z Are Renting For $1.1 Million A Week


Beyonce and Jay Z are currently sailing around the south of France in the Alfa Nero, and we were shocked when we looked up the luxury yacht and saw that it rents out for $1.1 million a week! We know the supercouple is worth about $1 billion, but still! That's a LOT of dough for a boat...

The 267-foot vessel was launched in 2007 by Dutch shipyard OceAnco, and it can accommodate 12 guests in six cabins plus 26 crew members. So what makes it so special? There are three separate dining areas, a bridge deck room, a dance room, a separate crew lounge, an elevator connecting all decks, two al fresco hot tubs, a massage room and get this -- a 7 x 3.5m swimming pool, which is one of the largest ever incorporated on a yacht.


President Obama Dissed By Trump Golf Course


President Obama's ongoing rivalry with Donald Trump may have hit him where it really hurts -- the golf course ... as the President was reportedly denied a tee time at one of Trump's famous courses over Labor Day weekend.

Obama tried to get tee times at Trump National Golf Club in Westchester County, NY -- but his advance team was turned away ... according to WNBC. A couple of other top notch courses -- the Winged Foot and Willow Ridge -- also refused the Commander-in-Chief.

WNBC says the club managers explained that giving the President a tee time would require shutting down the whole course and stiffing their own high-paying members.

Jimmy Fallon Creates Tinder Profile For Britney Spears


Britney Spears is back on the market, and on Tinder. The newly-single pop star appeared on "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon on Tuesday night, where the late night host hooked her up with a profile on the popular dating app.

 The 32-year-old recently split from her boyfriend David Lucado after he allegedly cheated on her with a porn star ... and was caught doing it on video.

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Report: Joan Rivers’ Air Supply Cut Off From Unexpected Throat Biopsy


The routine surgical procedure that ultimately took the life of Joan Rivers was the result of an unplanned biopsy on her vocal cords, according to The New York Daily News.

The procedure is one that should not be conducted outside of a hospital, according to medical experts who spoke with the New York Daily News. Rivers underwent the procedure at Yorkville Endoscopy in New York, which generally deals with digestive issues.

The biopsy caused the “Fashion Police” star's vocal cords to seize, known as laryngospasm. The medical source told the paper that had this procedure been done in a hospital, Rivers may have survived. The source further alleges that Rivers had only signed off on an endoscopy.

Representatives for Joan Rivers, as well as her daughter Melissa, did not immediately respond to TheWrap's request for comment.

Katey Sagal Has "Married With Children" Reunion at Walk of Fame Ceremony


Katey Sagal received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Tuesday, and her "Married With Children" family was on hand to celebrate the actress' 40-year career.

The Hollywood veteran was joined by fellow Bundys Christina Applegate, Ed O'Neill and David Faustino ... as well as her "Sons of Anarchy" costars and husband Kurt Sutter.

The 60-year-old actress has built an impressive resume of film and TV roles, but she’s most famous for two unforgettable television characters: Peg Bundy on "Married With Children," which ran for 11 seasons on Fox, and Gemma Teller Morrow on "Sons of Anarchy," which wraps after seven seasons this fall on FX.

"I met Katey when I was 15 years old, so it's been about 10 years since we met," Applegate joked at the ceremony. "I'll never forget the day that I met her. I walked into the rehearsal hall for 'Married with Children' and she was sitting there wearing a white t-shirt and jeans and I've never seen anyone look that good in a white t-shirt and jeans in my entire life. The fact that your body is better now than it was then makes me sick, because I'm wearing a Fitbit trying to get rid of all my baby weight! I couldn't love anybody more."

Check out the full ceremony below....

Check out the full ceremony below:

8 Great Fan-Made 'Star Wars: Episode VII' Posters


We now live in a galaxy where posters created by fans trump those done by the pros. "Star Wars," of course, has the largest, most passionate fanbase in the history of the universe, and unauthorized poster designs for J.J. Abrams's highly anticipated 2015 sequel (currently shooting, and yet to release an official poster) have been hitting the web in full force.

Here are eight of the greatest we've spotted.

Paris Hilton Tries To Hide a Subway Sandwich As She Walks The Streets of Manhattan


Paris Hilton was spotted Monday hitting up the popular sandwich shop in New York City, but as soon as she walked out ... and realized the paparazzi's had seen her ... she tried (unsuccessfully) to slip the sub behind her clutch.

Either she wants to promote fashion over food, or she is still holding on to her Carl's Jr. days.

President Obama: Ray Rice Is Not a 'Real Man'


Real men don't hit women ... says President Barack Obama -- who issued a scathing statement against domestic abuse in the wake of the Ray Rice elevator video.

Moments after Rice was cut from the Baltimore Ravens Monday, White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest issued a statement saying, "The President is the father of two daughters. And like any American, he believes that domestic violence is contemptible and unacceptable in a civilized society."

"Hitting a woman is not something a real man does, and that's true whether or not an act of violence happens in the public eye, or, far too often, behind closed doors."

"Stopping domestic violence is something that's bigger than football – and all of us have a responsibility to put a stop to it."

Jerry Seinfeld Takes His New $1 Million Porsche Spyder For A Weekend Joyride

 
Jerry Seinfeld took his brand new 918 Porsche Spyder Hybrid for a spin in Malibu over the weekend, and the 60-year-old actor/producer kept a close eye on the $1 million ride as he grabbed coffee.

Seinfeld, whose net worth is estimated to be around $820 million, reportedly has 47 Porsches in his collection, which are worth a whopping $15 million. But it seems like he loves each and every one the same, as he nearly had a meltdown when a woman backed her BMW into his 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR in the Hamptons last month.

"I was sitting on a bench, having coffee with a friend," he told the New York Post. "My car was parked directly across the street. We then watched as a middle-aged woman pulled in front of my car, put her car in reverse and drove straight back into my car, smashing and damaging it. We could hear the sound of metal crunching -- rare, classic, expensive, vintage metal, by the way -- from across the street. A sickening sound to a car person."

Monday, September 8, 2014

Jennifer Lopez Flaunts Her Abs In Two Belly-Baring Outfits


Jennifer Lopez left her New York City apartment on Monday, and from her hair to her outfits, she looked more like Ariana Grande's big sister than the 45-year-old mother of two!

J. Lo showed off her hot bod in a pair of electric red-orange pants and a cropped top, and while we get that it could be somewhat functional to have holes in the armpits, it looks pretty weird! Later in the day the singer/actress changed into a more casual pants and top combo, but in typical Jenny from the block fashion, the NYC sweatshirt was covered with plenty of gold sequins...

The music video for J. Lo's new song "Booty" drops this week, and she's also gearing up to promote her new movie, The Boy Next Door. The flick is about a high school teacher (Lopez) who falls for her young neighbor (Ryan Guzman), but things get complicated when the boy next door enrolls in the local high school and becomes obsessed with his cougar fling. J. Lo tweeted a teaser on Monday and revealed that the movie hits theaters in January.

Check out the trailer below....

Sarah Jessica Parker And Matthew Broderick Re-List N.Y.C. Townhouse For $22 Million


Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick have re-listed their N.Y.C. townhouse for the reduced price of $22 million after originally listing it in 2012 for $25 million. The twosome bought the place, located in Greenwich Village, in 2011 for $18.995 million.

The 6,800 square-foot home boasts 5 bedrooms and 5 bathrooms, as well as 7 fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, 12 ft ceilings, skylights, and a built-in entertainment system. There is also a five-zone HVAC system, state of the art NEST thermostats, Lutron Maestro dimmers with LED displays, a modern water-based fire suppression system, and an air cleaning & humidification system.


Ray Rice CUT BY THE RAVENS Suspended By NFL


Ray Rice has been cut by the Baltimore Ravens and indefinitely suspended by the NFL ... and it's all over the video.

The team just announced it has terminated Rice's contract this afternoon ... hours after footage of the Pro Bowl running back attacking Janay Palmer in an elevator back in February.

Rice was in the middle of a 5-year $50 million contract he signed with the Ravens back in 2012.

The NFL had previously suspended Rice 2 games for the incident -- but NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell later admitted he screwed up in punishing Rice too lightly ... and instituted harsher punishments -- a 6 game suspension for first time NFL domestic violence offenders.

But ironically Goodell violated his own new policy with an indefinite suspension ... which makes the NFL sound like an organization out of control and ducking for cover.

CBS Names James Corden To Replace Craig Ferguson


British actor James Corden will replace Craig Ferguson as host of "The Late Late Show" on CBS next year, part of a complete overhaul of the network's late-night talk show lineup put in motion by the impending retirement of David Letterman.

The network said Monday it had picked Corden, who won a Tony Award in 2012 for his role in the play "One Man, Two Guvnors" and appears in the movie "Begin Again" with Keira Knightley and Mark Ruffalo. 

Corden is also in the upcoming film "Into the Woods" with Meryl Streep and Johnny Depp. He hosts a sports-oriented game show in Britain, and also acts in and writes the BBC series "The Wrong Mans."

Nina Tassler, chairman of CBS entertainment, called Corden "a rare entertainment force who combines irresistible charm, warmth and originality with a diverse range of creative instincts and performance talent."

Prince William And Kate Expecting Second Baby


Britain's Prince William and his wife Kate are "very pleased" to announce that they are expecting their second child, Kensington Palace said on Monday.

The prince's grandmother Queen Elizabeth II was said to be "delighted" at the news, which comes less than 14 months after the birth of the couple's first child, Prince George.

Kate, the Duchess of Cambridge, is again suffering from hyperemesis gravidarum, a form of very acute morning sickness that caused her to be hospitalised when she was pregnant with George.

The duchess, 32, is currently being treated by doctors at the couple's London home in Kensington Palace, a spokesman said.

She was due to attend an official engagement in Oxford on Monday but cancelled because she has morning sickness, the palace said.

Sunday, September 7, 2014

Box Office: 'Guardians of the Galaxy' Leads For a Third Consecutive Weekend With $10.16M


Disney-Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy,” the summer’s biggest success story, ruled at the sleepy U.S. box office with an estimated $10.2 million at 3,221 locations in its sixth weekend.

“Guardians” provided the only heat at multiplexes after the major studios had eschewed opening any new releases — and moviegoers responded by staying away, leading to what’s likely to be the quietest weekend of the year as “Guardians” notched the lowest first-place finish of 2014.

The only new entry was Freestyle’s faith-based “The Identical,” which showed little traction with $1.9 million at 1,966 sites, counter to recent Christian-driven successes such as “Heaven Is for Real,” “God’s Not Dead” and “Son of God.” “The Identical” came in 11th behind Universal’s seventh weekend of  “Lucy.”

Shia LaBeouf Works The Streets In Spandex


Shia LaBeouf did his best impression of a teenager on the high school wrestling team Saturday in Studio City ... rolling around town in spandex.

The 28-year old actor and his girlfriend Mia Goth hit the town for a lunch date and we're guessing he just finished some sort of aerobic exercise. Or maybe he's just incredibly fashion forward in a way us mortals just don't comprehend.

In case the tank top looks familiar ... it appears to be the same one Shia wore during his extremely dramatic ice bucket challenge.