Saturday, October 25, 2014

Jennifer Lawrence Buys Jessica Simpson's Former Beverly Hills Home For $7 Million


Jennifer Lawrence just purchased Jessica Simpson's former Beverly Hills mansion for $7 million, E! News reports. The fashion mogul bought the pad for $5.2 million back in 2005, shortly after her divorce from Nick Lachey, and sold it for $6.4 million in October 2013.

The 5,500-square-foot home was built in 1991 and features 5 bedrooms and 5.5 bathrooms. The massive master bedroom has a private deck with a view of the lush grounds, while the large family room opens into the botanical gardens, which include a gated courtyard with a swimming pool and koi pond. The house also has an office, a gym, and a library. Ellen DeGeneres and Paul Hogan are two of the estate's past owners.


Kim And Kanye Let Kris Jenner Bring New Boyfriend Corey Gamble To Vegas For KK's 34th Birthday


Kim Kardashian, Kanye West invited momager Kris Jenner and her new boy toy Corey Gamble to celebrate KK's 34th birthday in Las Vegas at Tao -- the May-December couple even joined Kimye on their private jet.

So just WHO is this guy Corey that the 58 year-old grandmother is dating? It's Justin Bieber's co-manager -- who works with Scooter Braun and he's reportedly in his early 40s.

Kris had a lot to keep up with, as daughter Kim busted out in a white dress with plunging neckline for her birthday bash at Tao. Khloe kept it simple in a little black dress with black workboots (yikes!) and Kanye wore a patterned sports coat in black-and-white.

So back to Kris' boy ... he supposedly told OK! magazine he met Kris at Ricardo Tisci's birthday bash: "I approached her and found out we actually lived pretty close to each other." The pair were snapped at a Calabasas restaurant out on a date last week. Gamble told the mag, "That worries me and I'm hoping it's not a setup from Kris because I do really like her."

Bruce Jenner's New Girlfriend Is a HOT MILF


We may have to plead no contest to over-reading, it sure seems like Bruce Jenner's new chick is sending an F-U message to Kris.

Ronda Amihira got a little showy Friday night when she decided to post a pic of herself in a teddy with rose petals on a bed.

Unclear if this an old picture ... or maybe something Bruce himself snapped ... but clearly thirsty Ronda wants to convince everyone she's hotter than any momager draped in Old Glory.

Gotta say ... the girl is alright, she's alright.

Cream Bassist Jack Bruce Dead at 71


Jack Bruce, the singer and bassist for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Cream, has passed away, his family confirmed the musician's passing on his Facebook page. He was 71.

"It is with great sadness that we, Jack’s family, announce the passing of our beloved Jack: husband, father, granddad, and all round legend. The world of music will be a poorer place without him, but he lives on in his music and forever in our hearts," the Bruce family wrote. Bruce's publicist added, "He died today at his home in Suffolk surrounded by his family." No other details were revealed but the Press Association reports that the bassist suffered from liver disease.

Friday, October 24, 2014

Ageless Beauties Cindy Crawford And Demi Moore Show 'Em How It's Done At Art Opening


Cindy Crawford, 48, and Demi Moore, 51, showed us youngins that their beauty is totally ageless, flawless and incomparable at the Brian Bowen Smith Wildlife art show on Thursday night. These ladies just show that no matter what age they are -- everyone else is just mincemeat.

Cindy attended the event held at De Re gallery in West Hollywood with her husband Rande Gerber. For the artsy bash, Cindy donned a glittering silver jacket, white blouse and jeans.

Meanwhile, Demi and troubled daughter Tallulah Willis seemed inseparable at the glitzy soiree in honor of Herb Ritts 'protege Brian Bowen Smith.

Tallulah who just posted on social media two weeks ago that she's 90 days sober, was looking healthy and happy, showing off her face with a short, platinum crop. Looks like this mother/daughter are spending some quality bonding time together since Tallulah ended her stint in rehab. They even wore matching T-shirts!

Michelle Rodriguez, Emmy Rossum, Kourtney Kardashian and more also got gussied up for the swanky party.

Aaron Sorkin Confirms Christian Bale Playing Steve Jobs In Sony Movie


Christian Bale will play Steve Jobs in Sony's upcoming biopic about the late Apple co-founder, screenwriter Aaron Sorkin confirmed in a Bloomberg Television interview with Emily Chang.

“We needed the best actor on the board in a certain age range and that’s Chris Bale,” Sorkin said. “He didn’t have to audition. Well, there was a meeting.”

Bale was originally eyed to play Jobs when David Fincher was in talks to direct. Leonardo DiCaprio had also been in talks to star as Jobs before he bowed out and Bale emerged as a frontrunner, along with Matt Damon, Ben Affleck and Bradley Cooper.

The film, an adaptation of Walter Isaacson's 2011 biography titled Steve Jobs, is set to begin shooting in the next couple of months, Bloomberg reported, with Danny Boyle set to direct after Fincher left the project. Sony optioned the best-selling book in 2011 around the time of Jobs' death.

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Brad Pitt Fields Angelina Jolie, "Friends" Questions From Zach Galifianakis


Zach Galifianakis is back in another episode of "Between Two Ferns" -- this time, he's sitting down with actor Brad Pitt.

And while the segment is always awkward, it went to a whole new level when the "Hangover" star brought up Jennifer Aniston and Angelina Jolie ... in the same sentence!

"Is it hard for you to maintain a sun tan? Because you live in your wife's shadow," Zach joked. "I had a romantic fling that was public and it got on my nerves because she out-shined me."

"Tell me about the first time you saw Angelina ... was it like when Ross first saw Rachel?" he then said, directly referring to Pitt's ex-wife's "Friends" character. He then played some of the show's theme song.

"Avengers: Age of Ultron" -- Teaser Trailer


Marvel Entertainment has released the first official teaser trailer for Avengers: Age of Ultron, the same trailer that debuted at the San Diego Comic-Con in July. The sequel to director Joss Whedon's Avengers stars Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Scarlett Johansson, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Elizabeth Olsen, Aaron Taylor Johnson, Paul Bettany, Samuel L. Jackson and James Spader, and arrives in U.S. theaters on May 1, 2015.

Synopsis: When Tony Stark tries to jumpstart a dormant peacekeeping program, things go awry and Earth's Mightiest Heroes, including Iron Man, Captain America, Thor, The Incredible Hulk, Black Widow and Hawkeye, are put to the ultimate test as the fate of the planet hangs in the balance. As the villainous Ultron emerges, it is up to The Avengers to stop him from enacting his terrible plans, and soon uneasy alliances and unexpected action pave the way for an epic and unique global adventure.

Keanu Reeves Is Upset That Hollywood Studios Have Abandoned Him


Few actors have delivered as many box-office hits as Keanu Reeves has over the last 30 years, and few have suffered more as a result of Hollywood studios’ new era of franchise building and risk aversion.

The actor known for Bill & Ted, Point Break, Speed, and The Matrix trilogy stars in the upcoming John Wick, which, while filled with action, is yet another independent film.

In fact, Reeves hasn’t worked with a major studio since the big-budget martial-arts flick 47 Ronin bombed big time for Universal in 2013 (expensive re-shoots delayed it a year), and before that, he hadn’t worked with a studio since the 2008 Warner Brothers remake of The Day the Earth Stood Still. As he explains in a new interview, he’s not all that happy about the studio abandonment.

"It sucks, but it’s just the way it is," Reeves tells Indiewire. “You can have positive and negative experiences, but what I like about studios are the resources and the worlds that they can create. Obviously, a lot of good filmmakers work on studio movies. Even when I was working on studio movies more often, I was always doing independent movies. So for me, that was just not happening, but I want to keep going, making things, and telling stories.”

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

Bill Murray Shows Jimmy Kimmel How To Get A Date Without A Dating Site


Jimmy Kimmel is famous for asking guests random questions on his late night show.

But there was no catching out Bill Murray, when he appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Tuesday evening.

The 64-year-old wasn't phased when asked about hot new dating app, Tinder, saying: 'I think it would be amusing, but I can't imagine doing it.'

The app started out as a way to hook up rather than find a long term partner and Bill added: 'I feel like I've lived that life and I can live that life any moment.'

And to the delight of the audience, he proved it.

Family And Friends Support Nicky Hilton At Launch Party For Her New Book 365 Style


Nicky Hilton launched her fashion tome 365 Style with a party at aunt Kyle Richards' Beverly Hills boutique Tuesday night. Family and friends got in on the celebration -- with mom Kathy showing off designs from her dress line, sister Paris providing the glam, and aunts Kim and Kyle lending support and inviting their Real Housewives of Beverly Hills co-stars Camille Grammer and Lisa VanderPump to join. Nicky herself, stunned in thigh-heigh boots and a flirty silk dress.

So back to the book ... Amazon describes it as: "From red carpets and runways to front row at Fashion Week, designer and muse Nicky Hilton has earned her reputation as a style icon. Exposed to the top tier of the fashion industry from childhood, in this style guide Hilton reveals tips and tricks of the trade she has learned along the way."

James Franco Posts Bizarre, Bloody Instagram Of Megan Fox


Leave it to James Franco to put up a bizarre pic of a bloody movie star and not explain it. On Tuesday, the film star posted a bald pic of himself and a blood-covered Jennifer's Body actress Megan Fox. We aren't sure which one of them is grosser.

Along with the creepy photo, the 36-year-old wrote, "Megan Foxy is the best!"

This isn't the actors first encounter, the two film stars worked together in 2011 for the environmental documentary Na Nai'a Legend of the Dolphins. Hmm ... this definitely doesn't look like another documentary -- at least we hope it isn't!

Jennifer Lopez Gets A Vegas Deal Better Than Britney Spears


Jennifer Lopez is in the final stages of making a deal to perform in Vegas ... and according to the contract, she'll rake in more per show than Britney Spears.

Jennifer is being offered a whopping $350K per show at The Axis at Planet Hollywood ... the same place Britney is performing.

Britney is making a paltry $310K a show.

But Britney will ultimately score more than J-Lo because her contract provides she'll do 96 shows over 2 years. J-Lo will do 72 shows, 3 times a week for 24 weeks over a 1 or 2 year period -- the contract leaves that open.

So, in the end, Britney is guaranteed $29,760,000 for the 2-year run. J-Lo will be guaranteed $26,383,326.

Don Johnson Lists Santa Barbara Estate For $14.9 Million


Don Johnson and wife Kelley Phleger just put their Santa Barbara mansion on the market for $14.9 million, a year after purchasing it for only $12.5 million.

The 3-acre gated property boasts 4 bedrooms and 8 bathrooms, in addition to a 1-bedroom guest apartment. There is also a gym and a swimming pool located on the sprawling grounds.

"This magnificent French Country estate presents an uncompromising lifestyle where casual elegance meets sophisticated charm in an idyllic natural setting. Hidden away on a cul-de-sac behind a private gate, this exquisite home was masterfully rebuilt with the utmost attention to detail and with no expenses spared in quality and craftsmanship," reads the listing.


Tuesday, October 21, 2014

2001: A Space Odyssey Re-Release Trailer


The British Film Institute has provided a brand new trailer for the UK theatrical re-release of director Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. It will return to cinemas across the country on November 28th.

In a career made up of masterpieces, Kubrick's wondrous epic nonetheless stands proud, and remains a touchstone for all sci-fi cinema since, from Solaris to Star Wars to Prometheus. It first broke into the critics' poll top ten in 1992, coming tenth, then moved up to sixth by 2002. Will the Kubrick vote in this year's poll be split across his other great films such as Barry Lyndon, The Shining or A Clockwork Orange, or will 2001 continue its ascension?

Renée Zellweger Is Unrecognizable


Renée Zellweger walked the red carpet on Monday night at Elle’s 21st annual Women in Hollywood Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. The actress was wearing a black midlength dress with sheer sleeves and an exposed back, but it wasn’t her LBD that stopped gawkers in their tracks. Instead, it was her face, which appeared markedly different than it did just mere months ago.

The 45-year-old, who has been known to drastically alter her image for movie roles, has been the subject of the Hollywood plastic surgery rumor mill for years. Tabloids have assumed that the Bridget Jones star has had cosmetic enhancements such as Botox, fillers, an eyelift, a chin implant, a shift in brow position and jawline, and more. But it wasn’t until Monday night that others really noticed the drastic change and shared their thoughts on her look on social media.

Many joked about Zellweger entering “witness protection,” possibly having undergone a ”head transplant,” asking if she switched faces with Robin Wright, and even questioning whether the step-and-repeat photos really are of her. So many people tweeted their surprise that news outlets considered the transformation breaking news, and her name was trending on Twitter for hours.

David Arquette And Fiancée Christina McLarty Argue In The Street


The 43-year-old actor was seen shouting at his lady, with whom he has six-month-old son Charlie, during a public argument, which was caught on camera on Friday night.

In the footage, obtained by sources, David Arquette was seen shouting at fiancée Christina McLarty, the brunette beauty, whom he has been dating for three years and proposed to in July, as she chased after him along Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles following their date night at Craig's restaurant.

David, who appeared to call-off their romance, told his beau: "That's it, I can't take it any more. I'm done, I'm sorry. Just like the last guy. I'm just like him."

The 33-year-old, who seemed to be in tears, later replied with: "Stop David ... Come here, please!"

Oscar Pistorius Will Spend 5 Years in Prison For Homicide


From a globally lauded athlete to convicted killer, Oscar Pistorius' fall from grace culminated Tuesday with a five-year sentence in the shooting death of his girlfriend.

The sentence was imposed for the charge of culpable homicide, which in South Africa means a person was killed unintentionally, but unlawfully.

He was also given a three-year sentence on a firearms charge, but it was suspended.

During his trial, the double-amputee sprinter often sobbed at the mention of his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp's name. He insisted that he mistook her girlfriend for an intruder when he shot her through a toilet door on Valentine's Day 2013.

Opening the session Tuesday, Judge Thokozile Masipa emphasized that the decision on sentencing would be "mine and mine alone."

She pointed out that sentencing is not an exact science but relies on an assessment of elements including the nature and seriousness of the crime, the personal circumstances of the accused and the interests of society.

Monday, October 20, 2014

Legendary Fashion Designer Oscar de la Renta Dies At 82


Legendary fashion designer Oscar de la Renta, who spent half a century putting high society in haute couture, has died. He was 82.

The cause of his death, announced Monday by close family friends and industry colleagues, was not immediately clear. He was diagnosed with cancer in 2006, but said last year he was "totally clean."

"The only realities in life are that you are born, and that you die," he told an audience at New York's 92Y "Fashion Talks" series in June 2013. "We always think we are going to live forever. The dying aspect we will never accept. The one thing about having this kind of warning is how you appreciate every single day of life."

And what a life he lived.

Kim Kardashian Customizes Nori's Vans Shoes


It looks like it's a black pants, white shoes weekend for Kardashian Wests. Kim, Kanye and Nori coordinated their ensembles over the weekend. After getting back from a fun-filled afternoon at the pumpkin patch, Kim, Kanye and Nori lunched at the Grill in Calabasas. And of course we couldn't help but notice that the heels of North's Vans say "Nori" and "West" on them.

Earlier that day, the family got into the Halloween spirit as they got gussied up to go to Underwood Family Farms' annual Fall Harvest Festival, an hour outside of L.A. and Kourtney and Kris Jenner came along for the ride as well with Mason and Penelope.

For the outings, Kim donned too-tight PVC leggings, a black shirt and white Vans, Nori wore leather jogging pants (such a daddy's girl) and her oh-so-special, oh-so-matching Vans, and Kanye opted for wax jeans and white athletic shoes. Apparently, the best accessory you can have -- is the members of your family.

Nicole Richie Shows Off Brunette Hair And Bony Chest At Clothing Collection Launch


Nicole Richie got all dolled up for her House Of Harlow 1960 holiday collection launch at Bloomingdale's in Los Angeles on Saturday, and the designer displayed her freshly dyed brunette hair, but what caught our attention was her skeletal looking frame!

The socialite is so skinny lately that we think it would be a better look if she covered up, and from the sounds of it she has no problem with wearing more clothes. "Fall is my favorite season to dress for, because it means layering and gives me an opportunity to play with different constructions and textures. I love breaking out my summer pieces and wearing them over winter pieces, like taking a turtleneck and wearing a summer dress over it. The world is kind of your oyster when it comes to how you’re going to style your clothes," she recently told Who What Wear.

Sunday, October 19, 2014

David Letterman's Cue Card Guy FIRED For Attacking Writer


David Letterman's famous cue card guy on "Late Show" was given the boot this week ... after he says he cussed at the famous TV host backstage -- then attacked one of the writers.

Tony Mendez says he was given the boot this week over an incident that took place on Thursday ... but the real problem started the day before during a rehearsal for the show -- according to the NY Post.

Tony says he's had a problem with show writer Bill Scheft for a long time ... and during the rehearsal he snapped when Scheft interrupted his convo with Letterman -- so he told the writer to get off his back.

But when Letterman got angry at him for it Tony snapped ... telling Dave, "You're the one who has a sour disposition, mother****r."

Box Office: 'Fury' Leads The Way With $23.5 Million Debut


Brad Pitt and a squadron of up-and-coming actors held off “Gone Girl” at the multiplexes this weekend as “Fury” topped box office charts with a $23.5 million debut.

Despite surrendering first place after two weeks wearing the crown, “Gone Girl” showed some impressive stamina. David Fincher’s adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s best-selling mystery dropped just 32% to $17.8 million. Its total now stands at $107.1 million and is striking distance of surpassing “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button” ($127.5 million) as Fincher’s highest-grossing domestic release. Water cooler effect achieved.

“It’s one of those movies that it’s so provocative that if you haven’t seen it yet, you have to in order to be part of the conversation,” said Chris Aronson, distribution chief at 20th Century Fox, the studio behind “Gone Girl.” “It’s as simple as that.”