Saturday, November 8, 2014

Super Slim E.J. Johnson And The Rest Of The Rich Kids Take Over Beverly Hills

 

E. J. Johnson and his Rich Kids of Beverly Hills co-stars Dorothy Wang, Morgan Stewart, Brendan Fitzpatrick, Roxy Sowlaty and Jonny Drubel went out to dinner on Friday night, and the group happily posed for a picture for photographers waiting outside the restaurant.

Angelina Jolie Puts Down Big Money For Brad Pitt's Wedding Present


Angelina Jolie put down thousands of dollars on the last typewriter Ernest Hemingway used before killing himself ... a $250,000 wedding gift for Brad Pitt.

Sources connected with the couple say ... Angelina's agent got in touch with L.A. Police Commission President Steve Soboroff, who has an unbelievable typewriter collection, including Hemingway's 1926 Underwood. 

Get this ... Hemingway used the typewriter for his works in the late 1930s, and "For Whom the Bell Tolls" was published in 1940.

We're told Jolie initially wanted to buy his Tennessee Williams typewriter but he wouldn't sell it. So then the agent asked if Soboroff would sell one of the 2 Hemingway typewriters he owned ... they offered a quarter of a million bucks and it was an offer he couldn't refuse.

We're told this summer the agent sent a deposit check from Angelina's production company -- Chivan Productions -- for $11,000, but at some point she had a change of heart and cancelled the deal. She didn't even ask for the money back, but we're told the check was returned.

Soboroff has a number of epic typewriters, including those owned by the Unabomber, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio, and he just snagged Jerry Siegel's, who used the typewriter to create Superman.

Jay Leno Mocks Jimmy Fallon During 'Tonight Show' Return


Sure, it's called The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon now, but it was Jay Leno's show Friday night.

Leno made his return to Tonight for the first time as a guest since Jimmy Fallon took over — and he had plenty of fun challenging Fallon's masculinity and reminding fellow guest Lucy Liu that he was her "first" (late night host, that is). 

Leno recounted a story in which Fallon asked him for car advice, telling the car buff he wanted to buy an "old-timey" car. (Warning sign No. 1.) His tip to the younger comedian? Don't get a classic car, because you don't know how to work on them.

"Look at these hands ladies and gentlemen. That's like a puppy's paw," Leno said, holding up Fallon's hand to the camera. "This is the hand of a five-year-old and it's actually pink!"
 
When Lucy Liu came on, Leno hijacked the interview at times, telling Liu she could always talk to him if Fallon's interviewing skills were lacking.
 

Friday, November 7, 2014

Mary-Kate Olsen: I Used To Be a Twin


Ashley Olsen (right) attended the 2014 World Of Children Awards in New York City on Thursday night alongside her formerly twin sister Mary-Kate.

28-year-old Mary Kate, who's engaged to 45-year-old Olivier Sarkozy ... didn't quite go full-Zellweger, but something's up.

Hey, at least we can finally tell them apart.

Robin Williams's Autopsy Found No Illegal Drugs or Alcohol

 

The death of Robin Williams was ruled a suicide that resulted from asphyxia due to hanging, the coroner in Marin County, California, said Friday.

No alcohol or illegal drugs were found in the actor's body at the time of his death, according to the coroner. This confirms Williams's sobriety was intact, as he had publicly acknowledged struggles with substance abuse in the past. (He entered a rehab program shortly before his death, but it was not for a relapse.)

The autoposy results also showed that Williams had taken prescription medications (including two anti-depressants), but in "therapeutic concentrations."

The legendary comedian had been struggling with depression, anxiety, and a recent diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. However, the latest report also revealed Robin suffered from paranoia. According to his late wife, Susan Schneider, his anxiety and paranoia had increased in the last year. For example, the night before he died, Robin placed several wristwatches in a sock and gave them to someone for safekeeping.

Whoopi Goldberg Says There's Nothing To 'View' Drama Rumors On "The Late Show"


Whoopi Goldberg has heard all the same scuttlebutt about tensions at "The View" you have, and she doesn't get it.

"You get four chicks and people expect you to fight," Goldberg told David Letterman when she stopped by "Late Show" on Thursday.

"Nobody ever asks those questions of the guys," she continued. "You get five guys on ESPN and maybe they're sniping at each other, but nobody says 'Aw, the dudes are fighting.'"

The current "View" lineup includes Goldberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Rosie Perez and Nicolle Wallace. There have been reports online of tensions between the cast members, especially between Goldberg and O'Donnell.

Thursday, November 6, 2014

Kris Jenner Takes The Girls To Lunch With New Boyfriend Corey Gamble


It definitely looks like things are heating up between Kris Jenner and her boyfriend Corey Gamble, who is part of Justin Bieber's management team.

Instead of meet the parents -- it's meet the daughters! The Kardashian klan (Kris, Kourtney and Khloe) met up with Gamble at Cuvee Wine Bistro in Beverly Hills on Thursday afternoon. A wine bar on a Thursday afternoon?!

And of course, true to form, the Keeping Up with the Kardashians cameras were rolling. Clearly Mama Jenner has no desire to keep any romance under wraps.

Miley Cyrus Dating Patrick Schwarzenegger


Miley Cyrus is dating Patrick Schwarzenegger, Us Weekly reports. The songstress and the USC student have been spotted together several times in recent weeks and reportedly have been seeing each other for "several months." He must be into super vulgar girls that look like boys!

The 21-year-old son of Arnold Schwarzenegger openly confessed his crush on the twerking queen in May 2011. "My eye, though, is set on Miley," he gushed to Details about his dating prospects. The chart topper hasn't been seen in public with a new dude since she broke off her engagement with Liam Hemsworth.

"They have been friends for a long time. They have a ton of common friends so they have run in the same circles for years," a source told the mag. "She thinks he's hot, she thinks he's cool. Patrick is a nice good guy. He's grown up in Hollywood just like her and it was only a matter of time before they hooked up," another source added.

Kyle Richards' Daughter Viciously Attacked By Kim Richards' Pit Bull


Kyle Richards' daughter was the victim of a vicious pit bull attack ... a dog owned by Kyle's own sister Kim, and the damage was so severe it required multiple surgeries.

We're told 18-year-old Alexia Umansky spent the weekend at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, twice going under the knife.

The attack occurred early Saturday at Kim's L.A. area home. Kyle, Alexia and other members of their family had been inside the house for a while ... when the dog went into attack mode out of nowhere.

The dog bit Alexia numerous times, but the worst was on her right hand ... where it bit through her thumb right to the bone.


Wednesday, November 5, 2014

'Ghostbusters' Stars Reunite On The Cover of 'Entertainment Weekly' And The 'Today' Show


In very depressing news for those of us feeling old, it’s now been 30 years since 1984’s Ghostbusters first graced the big screen.

In more exciting news, the director and some of the stars of that beloved comedy reunited for Entertainment Weekly's latest Reunions issue that hits stands Friday. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Ernie Hudson, Sigourney Weaver, Annie Potts, and director Ivan Reitman all donned the iconic logo again. (Sadly missing: the late and greatly missed Harold Ramis whose Egon Spengler is still one of the coolest movie Ph.D.’s ever.)

Speaking with Ghostbusters superfan Al Roker (he’s seen the movie over 100 times!) on Today, star Bill Murray recalled a very Bill Murray anecdote about making trouble on set.

"We had that damn car, and in the uniform, with the car, even the cops thought we were above them somehow," he remembered. "We would do a take where we’d have to drive the car, and after they yelled ‘Cut,’ we would just keep driving. We would just run around Chinatown, wherever we were, running red lights, going the wrong way on one-way streets, looking at people, saying, ‘Okay, alright, all clear here.’"

Topless Rihanna Gets Wet And Wild In Sexy Photo Shoot For Esquire UK


Rihanna covers the December issue of Esquire UK, and her interview hasn't been released just yet, but with pics like these, who cares about words!? Ok, we care, but we can't take our eyes off of our computer screen right now!

Celeb photographer Ellen Von Unwerth snapped the shots for the magazine, and Rihanna re-posted all the pics on her recently re-activated Instagram page and wrote, "#ESQUIREuk Cla$$ic Ellen to get me in the bathroom!!"

The Bajan beauty is also featured on the latest issue of Elle, though those shots aren't nearly as racy as these. Still, Rihanna slays in a number of couture gowns, and she posted those all over her Instagram page as well.

Kim Kardashian Labeled A "Moron" After Declaring She Was "Standing By Obama" In Midterm Elections


In case you missed it, Kim Kardashian declared on Instagram and Twitter yesterday that she was "standing with Obama" for the midterm elections, despite the fact that it wasn't a Presidential election. Maybe she should stick to topics she knows about, like makeup and selfies.

She might be into politics, art, and culture now that she's married to Kanye, but don't forget she was just a valley girl that worked in a clothing store before her sex tape made her famous.

Britney Spears Dating Producer Charlie Ebersol


Britney Spears is in the beginning stages of dating producer and writer Charlie Ebersol, E! News reports.

"They met through friends. He is the sweetest guy ever and they are very much enjoying getting to know one another," a source told the outlet. "They are both very happy and having fun. It's just the beginning so no idea if it will become serious but right now they are having a lot of fun together," the source added.

So who is this new suitor? He is the son of veteran producer and SNL co-creator Dick Ebersol, and he is best known for his TV series The Moment. He has reportedly romanced Maria Sharapova and Sophia Bush, so he knows a thing or two about handling the spotlight.

Jason Bateman Lists Hollywood Hills Home For $2.25 Million


Jason Bateman and wife Amanda Anka just listed their Hollywood Hills home for $2.25 million. The couple purchased the pad for $885K, so they stand to make a pretty substantial profit off the sale.

The 2,879 square-foot abode, built in 1953 and located in Laurel Canyon, boasts 4 bedrooms, in addition to beamed ceilings, huge windows, and a waterfall that cascades into a koi pond!


Tuesday, November 4, 2014

Jimmy Kimmel Does His Annual Halloween Prank On Kids


Four years later and not much has changed. Once again, Jimmy Kimmel asked his viewers to tell their children that they ate all of their Halloween candy and record their children’s reactions.

There aren’t any adorable brothers this year, but there is a child that says “f— you, mother f—er,” so clearly, society is on the decline.

Matthew McConaughey Suits Up With Son Levi And Wife Camilla Alves For Interstellar Premiere


Matthew McConaughey and wife Camilla Alves took their son Levi to the premiere of the Oscar winner's new film, Interstellar in New York City on Monday night.

For the New York premiere, Matthew opted for a blue suit and a dapper grey coat, while Camilla opted for a sultry black design. Six-year-old looked like quite the charmer, just like his dear old dad, in a tux!

Interstellar is directed by Christopher Nolan and stars McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and Michael Caine. The film follows a team of space travelers who make an interstellar voyage through a wormhole in hopes of finding a new habitable planet.

An Over-Accessorized Pharrell Gets His Shop On At Celine In Beverly Hills


Pharrell Williams stopped by Celine in Beverly Hills on Monday afternoon, and we have a feeling he was shopping both for himself and his wife Helen Lasichanh! In fact, we're wondering if the music icon borrowed some of her accessories when he got dressed in the morning.

After getting some bad legal news the other day, it seems like Pharrell was blowing off some steam with a little retail therapy. As you may know, Pharrell and Robin Thicke lost the first round in their court battle against Marvin Gaye's family regarding a copyright infringement lawsuit over Gaye’s 1977 hit "Got to Give It Up."

U.S. District Court Judge John Kronstadt denied Thicke and William’s motion for a court ruling stating that their hit "Blurred Lines" had not borrowed a number of elements from Gaye’s song. Kronstadt stated that Gaye’s family members "have made a sufficient showing that elements of 'Blurred Lines' may be substantially similar to protected, original elements of 'Got to Give It Up.'"

Nick Lachey Cradles Wife Vanessa's Bump At Baby Shower


Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo are set to welcome a daughter any day now, but they still managed to find the time to throw a baby shower this past weekend before their little girl's arrival.

The former MTV host looked radiant in a black and white maxi dress, while her boybander husband lovingly caressed her growing bump. The couple announced they were expecting their second child in July, and it's kind of ironic how their pregnancies have followed so closely with Jessica Simpson.

Monday, November 3, 2014

Christian Bale Exits Steve Jobs Movie

Christian Bale will not be Steve Jobs after all.

Sources say the actor has fallen off the Jobs biopic that is being directed by Danny Boyle.

The Sony project, which has a script by Aaron Sorkin and is being produced by Scott Rudin, Guymon Casady and Mark Gordon, was on track to begin shooting this winter for a quick turnaround.

Boyle is due in town this week to meet with actors and actresses for the movie. Seth Rogen is in discussions to play Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, but no official offer has been made. It is unclear how Bale’s departure will affect casting.

Tom Cruise Lists Telluride Mountain Estate For $59 Million


Tom Cruise has listed his Telluride, Colorado, mountain estate for a whopping $59 million, the WSJ reports. The action star purchased the pad sometime in the nineties during his first marriage to Nicole Kidman.

Located on 298 sprawling acres, the 10,000 square-foot residence boasts 4 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms, as well as a library, gym, and recreation room. The grounds feature a 1,600 square-foot guesthouse with 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, in addition to private hiking and riding trails and a sports court that can be used for basketball, tennis, and ice hockey.

The interiors of the property are described as "white bleached cedar timbers, dove-tail joinery and native stone," according to the marketing materials.


Jennifer Lopez: My Kids "Save Me" From Making Bad Decisions In Relationships


Jennifer Lopez is known for being quick to fall in love, but the singer admits she recently realized she needed to change the way she approached relationships in hopes of finding her happily ever after.

"I feel like, when we're kids, you're sold into this fairy-tale idea of what love is — that Prince Charming is gonna come along and save you, and you're gonna live happily ever after. '[He's] gonna rescue me from the Bronx, and we're gonna go off and live in a castle somewhere and it's gonna be awesome. He's gonna love me forever, and I'm gonna love him forever, and it's gonna be real easy.' And it's so different than that," she told Maria Shriver in an interview for the Today show.

Jenny from the Block explained that her split from husband Marc Anthony caused her to examine her own self-esteem issues, specifically her fear of being alone. "The first person who shows up and gives me a little comfort and we have a little chemistry, boom, we're in!" she confessed.

Reese Witherspoon Illegally Parks And Gets Away With It


Reese Witherspoon may have found a police officer who knows who she is ... and that could be how she charmed her way out of a parking ticket.

Reese was leaving boxing class in Brentwood Monday afternoon when she came across a traffic cop who was writing her a ticket. But Reese flashed that smile and the officer responded by cutting her a break.

An official from the L.A. Department of Transportation tells sources... Reese got to the officer "prior to completing the citation" ... therefore it stands to reason the officer had started to write her up.

The official adds, "The individual was allowed to depart as would any other motorists in a similar circumstance."

Tom Cruise Does His Own Stunts For "Mission: Impossible 5"


The best job in Hollywood ... the insurance broker for Tom Cruise movies because the premium has gotta be higher than the Airbus that took Tom for a ride ... ON THE OUTSIDE!

The 52-year-old actor was around the plane, high above the British countryside over the weekend ... shooting a scene for the new "Mission Impossible."

Granted he's wearing a harness, but the plane looks like it's around 5,000 feet in the air. However slow, however low ... it's still has to go fast enough to stay up there.

Jay Leno Is Back On 'The Tonight Show' For One Night Only


Jay Leno is coming back to the "Tonight Show" — at least for one night.

The show's former host will be a guest on Jimmy Fallon's version of "Tonight" on Friday. It will be the first time he's been back at the NBC institution since signing off after nearly 22 years as host last February.

Fallon moved the show from California to New York and quickly established himself as the new king of late-night TV.

Leno briefly appeared in one of Fallon's TV parodies, "House of Cue Cards," but has not returned as a guest.

There was some talk after Leno left that he might make a guest appearance on David Letterman's competing CBS show. That hasn't happened yet, but the "Late Show" said Leno has a "standing offer" to appear before Letterman retires next year.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

Nik Wallenda Completes Blindfolded Walk Above the Chicago River, Shares His Next Frightening Goal


Daredevil acrobat Nik Wallenda has done it again!

The high-wire artist successful completed his latest challenge high above the Chicago River Sunday night live on the Discovery Channel.

The first challenge featured Wallenda walking uphill at a 15-degree angle from the Marina City west tower to the top of a skyscraper on the other side of the Chicago River.

Soon after, he walked completely blindfolded between the two Marina City towers, memorable landmarks in Chicago.

"My life is inspiring people. How am I going to inspire people to never give up if I don't allow myself to become better?" he explained Sunday night. "It's very easy to become complacent when you've done something for seven generations…It's all about pushing myself."

Chris Rock Riffs On Boston Marathon And 9/11 In ‘Saturday Night Live’ Monologue


Chris Rock returned to “Saturday Night Live” and wasted no time creating some controversy in an opening monologue that included jokes about the Boston Marathon bombings and the 9/11 attacks on the World Trade Center.

Box Office: 'Nightcrawler' and 'Ouija' Currently Tied For First Place Over Halloween Weekend


Ouija” and “Nightcrawler” are effectively tied for first place at the box office, providing a little excitement in an otherwise deadly Halloween weekend at the multiplexes.

Both films picked up roughly $10.9 million, but a clear leader will only be determined once final numbers come in on Monday. Whether the victor is “Ouija” or “Nightcrawler,” it will still be the lowest-grossing number one ranked film since the first weekend in September when “Guardians of the Galaxy” topped the box office with $10.4 million.