Saturday, December 27, 2014

Diddy Mixes Business With Pleasure In St. Barth

Diddy is currently on a yacht in St. Barth with a handful of friends and family, but on Christmas day we spotted the music mogul taking what looked like a very important business call. We're guessing it wasn't to arrange jet ski lessons for his guests.

Diddy was joined by lady love Kim Porter and all of his kids, and when he wasn't gabbing on his cell, he was using it to snap selfie after selfie -- on a selfie stick, natch! Then again, if we were living it up on a $72 million boat, we'd probably take a few pictures of it too.

Justin Bieber Gets A $60 Million Private Jet For Christmas

 
As if he needed another toy. But when you're worth an estimated $200 million at the age of 20 and you have places to go, investing in a jet seems like a pretty good idea.

Justin Bieber posted pics of his fav present this year and wrote, "New jet for Christmas, and she's beautiful." Oh come on Biebs -- don't look so surprised!

The jet has cream-colored leather seats and sleek black walls, and several media outlets are reporting that it's a Gulfstream G6, which can cost upwards of $60 million. Given how much Bieber loves to share his life on social media, we have a feeling we'll be seeing more of the aircraft in 2015...

So what else did the Biebs do for Xmas? Based on his Instagram feed, it looks like he kept it low key in Canada! The pop star posed for a picture with his little brother Jaxon and later he posted shots of a pretty intense game of beer pong with some pals. Wonder if he reached out to Selena Gomez? And if he did, we wonder if she picked up his call.

Friday, December 26, 2014

Dustin Diamond Arrested For Allegedly Stabbing Man With a Switchblade


Dustin Diamond a.k.a. Screech is behind bars ... after he was arrested in Wisconsin for allegedly stabbing a man with a switchblade.

The Ozaukee County Sheriff says Diamond was arrested early Friday morning for possession of a switchblade, reckless endangerment and carrying a concealed weapon.

Cops say Screech allegedly stabbed a guy after getting into an argument that quickly escalated late Christmas evening -- and then he bailed from the bar.

Officers located Dustin, his girlfriend and the car not long after ... and the knife was in his ride. Dustin's girlfriend was booked on a disorderly conduct charge.

Sony On ‘Interview’ Hitting $1 Million: ‘We Are Extremely Grateful’ To Moviegoers


On the heels of a $1 million-plus Christmas Day launch for “The Interview,” Sony Pictures’ top distribution executive has thanked moviegoers for their support of the controversy-laden political comedy.

“Considering the incredibly challenging circumstances, we are extremely grateful to the people all over the country who came out to experience ‘The Interview’ on the first day of its unconventional release,” said Rory Bruer, president of worldwide distribution for Sony Pictures, in a statement Friday morning.

“The audience reaction was fantastic — the limited release, in under 10% of the amount of theaters originally planned, featured numerous sellouts and a first-day gross over $1 million.”

“The Interview” finished in 15th place for Christmas Day and played at 331 independent theaters in the U.S., following more than a month of intensive news coverage — starting with a massive cyber-attack on Sony, a Dec. 16 threat by hackers to launch a 9/11-style attack on theaters showing the movie, the studio’s decision to withdraw the movie on Dec. 17 and an about-face six days later.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

'The Interview': We Will Not Be Silenced, Film Plays at Silent Movie House

 

"The Interview" was splashed across a movie screen in downtown L.A. to a packed house, which included an ebullient Seth Rogen.

The Silent Movie Theatre screened the flick just after midnight on XMAS day. Seth charged up the crowd, taking the stage and saying, "If it wasn't for theaters like this and people like you, this wouldn't be f***ing happening."

A total of 331 movie houses will play the film beginning Thursday, but in a crazy twist they'll be competing with Video On Demand ... it's available on YouTube Movies, Google+ and Xbox. 

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Jerry Seinfeld Performs Stand-Up On "The Tonight Show"


Jerry Seinfeld went on Fallon last night and gifted the audience with a rare stand-up performance.

The audience, each of whom had just been gifted a 50-inch VIZIO TV (courtesy of Fallon), was treated to some jokes from Seinfeld, who noted he was only being paid $503 to do the nearly 6-minute set—which hey, is NOT BAD. Seinfeld went on to dissect what the audience is going to do with a brand new television—which is also NOT BAD. Take a look at Seinfeld’s admonishment of accumulating too many things in life.

Rush Limbaugh: Idris Elba Should NOT Be James Bond

 

James Bond was white, is white and should always be white ... at least according to Rush Limbaugh.

On his radio show Tuesday, Limbaugh was reacting to a story that came from the leaked Sony emails ... saying Idris Elba, star of "Luther" and "The Wire," should take over the iconic part from Daniel Craig.

But Limbaugh feels that Elba (who he describes as "African-English," since Elba is a Brit) is not right for the role because Bond was created as a white guy and should stay that way.

Limbaugh said, "Now Sony is suggesting that the next James Bond should be Idris Elba, a black Briton rather than a white from Scotland. But that's not who James Bond is, and I know it's racist to probably even point this out."

'The Interview' Sony Reverses Ground Again, Will Release the Movie Oniline


The schizophrenic execs at Sony have come up with yet another change of course on "The Interview" ... this time nearing a deal to release it on YouTube.

The plan, according CNN, is to have the film available for rental on YouTube the same day it goes into theaters ... Christmas Day. It's not a 100% done deal and Sony already had a deal with iTunes which fall apart.

Inside sources at Sony say it's bedlam over there and there is no singular voice making the decisions ... which explains the Sybil act.

In addition to the theater flip-flop -- which intiially drew harsh criticism from President Obama -- Sony also pulled the flick off social media, per the hacker's demands.

The one consistent thing at the studio ... the employees have really gotten screwed.

UPDATE: It's a done deal ... "The Interview" will be available online TODAY (Christmas Eve) via YouTube, Google Play, the Microsoft Xbox video game console and a special Web site called SeeTheInterview.com.

Tuesday, December 23, 2014

"Entourage" - Official First Trailer Release

 
 
The first "Entourage" movie trailer has been released.

The film picks up six months after the television series’ end, when the gang is in hot water after going over-budget on a $100 million movie—spearheaded by agent-turned studio head Gold. The film features Vinny Chase’s turn as a superhuman DJ with Calvin Harris; sounds about right.
 
The trailer features the gang’s usual hijinks: slow-motion strolls in Beverly Hills, making Ari apoplectic with anger, and scantily clad yacht parties. Oh, and a Turtle-was-fat joke! Watch the trailer and just wait for the Mark Wahlberg cameo.
 
Entourage is expected to be released June 5, 2015.

Paris Hilton Is The Best Dressed Snow Bunny In All Of Aspen


Paris Hilton hit the slopes in Aspen on Monday, and the starlet worked it in a bright pink outfit and a Chanel beanie. Even mountain royalty Kate Hudson and Elle McPherson can't compete with Princess Paris in the snow bunny department.

Paris jetted to Colorado four days ago, and as soon as she arrived she posted a ton of photos on Instagram of herself and her adorable Pomeranian pup Prince Hilton. Minutes before stepping out in her new pink threads, Paris uploaded a selfie and wrote, "Just bought a new ski outfit! #SnowBunnyBarbie @ Aspen Mountain Gondola."

Kris Jenner Dances Around In A Skimpy Outfit For The Love Magazine's Advent Calendar


After 19-year-old Kendall Jenner stripped down to her skivvies for The Love Magazine's digital advent calendar, Kris Jenner decided that she wanted in on the action too. We're not sure who's idea this was, but Kris' not so sexy dance routine is the 23rd spot on the mag's calendar.

Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter Split


After 13 years of non-wedded bliss, Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter have called it quits.

A rep for Bonham Carter confirms that the two "separated amicably earlier this year and have continued to be friends and co-parent their children." Their statement continues: "We would ask that you respect their privacy and that of their children during this time."

Monday, December 22, 2014

Cameron Diaz Shows Off Her Engagement Ring From Benji Madden


Cameron Diaz definitely isn't trying to be sly about this! In fact, it seems like she wants to show off her new bauble.

On Monday afternoon the 42-year-old actress grabbed coffee in West Hollywood, and she gave us a peek at a sparkly rock on her left ring finger. This appears to be the same one she was spotted wearing a few days ago in New York City, and it has a number of tiny diamonds embedded in the thick gold band.

Cameron and Benji haven't released a statement about the matter, but after getting a peek at this, that's all the confirmation we need!

"Everyone thinks it's wild but are so happy for them. Benji always tends to fall in love easily, but this time it's for real and he landed a great girl. They obviously both make each other incredibly happy and there's nothing better than that," a source told Us Weekly, who first broke the news.

Nicole Richie introduced the pair, who first stepped out as a couple last May.

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West Share A Passionate Kiss In New Balmain Ad


Will Kim Kardashian and Kanye West really help Balmain sell clothes? We know Kimye are BFFs with the fashion house's creative director Olivier Rousteing, but when we see this image, we don't think couture -- we're merely reminded of the fact that Kim got famous for starring in a sex tape.

Balmain just unveiled the print ads for their Spring 2015 Menswear campaign, and Rousteing posted the above shot and close-ups of Kim and Kanye's faces with the caption, "THE BALMAIN LOVE."

While the duo look totally lovey dovey here, Kim headed back to Los Angeles with Nori earlier this morning -- and not only did she look annoyed and exhausted, but Kanye was nowhere to be seen:


Singer Joe Cocker Dies At Age 70


Joe Cocker, the raspy-voiced British singer famous for hit songs such as "Feelin' Alright" and "Up Where We Belong," has died at age 70, his management agency tells NPR. Cocker died Monday of lung cancer.

"Joe Cocker is a legendary artist of rock and blues history and yet he was one of the most humble men I've ever met," Sony Music Entertainment International CEO Edgar Berger said in a press release. Berger, who signed Cocker, added:

"His iconic voice will forever be etched in our memories and our thoughts go out to Joe's wife Pam and his family at this difficult time. Joe will live on in the hearts of millions of fans around the world."

Cocker was famous for both his unique voice and for a soulful style of singing that made it sound like he was pouring his heart out when he put his unique touch on hits such as "You Are So Beautiful."

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Ashton Kutcher And Mila Kunis Leave Daughter Wyatt At Home And Catch A Basketball Game

 
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis recently revealed that they don't have a nanny, so it looks like they found a babysitter last night!

On Friday evening the new parents attended the Los Angeles Lakers game at the Staples Center, and while they were a bit shy in the parking lot, they were all over each other as they sat courtside -- and they even appeared on the kiss cam!

This marks the couple's first public appearance together since welcoming daughter Wyatt in October, and in the last few weeks both stars have opened up about parenting. Ashton appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show and gushed about what a wonderful mom Mila is, among other things. "I go to work every day and I come home and she’s like perfect," he told Ellen. "And it just seems like everything went amazing. And I know that something probably didn’t go amazing, but she never tells … it’s unbelievable. She’s incredible."

Mila made her first official post-baby appearance on The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson less than two weeks ago, and the 31-year-old actress wasn't as mushy as Ashton when she chatted about Wyatt, but she did joke that breast-feeding is a "great workout."

Elton John And David Furnish Officially Tie The Knot


Elton John and David Furnish wed in a civil partnership in 2005 exactly nine years ago, but the longtime couple finally made things official at their wedding in London today.

The 67-year-old singer posted a bunch of photos on his Instagram page (including a pic of their wedding invitation) and wrote, "Please join us this Sunday @DavidFurnish and I will be posting special moments from our big day. #ShareTheLove #EltonJohn #DavidFurnish." As far as famous guests, David and Victoria Beckham were there with their four children, and Ed Sheeran attended the nuptials as well.

John and Furnish, who have been together for nearly two decades, made the decision to tie the knot after Britain passed a law allowing same-sex couples to obtain full legal marriage status. Earlier this year John appeared on The Today Show and shared his excitement over the new legislation, adding that there were wedding plans in the works.

"We will do it very quietly," he said. "It will be a joyous occasion and we will have our children there. Extraordinary. If you'd looked at my life five years ago and you'd have told me this was going to happen, I'd have said, 'You've put acid in my drink.' I'm very proud of my country and I'm very proud of Britain and the laws that we've seen come into existence since we've been together. So for this legislation to come through is joyous, and we should celebrate it. We shouldn't just say, 'Oh, well, we have a civil partnership. We're not going to bother to get married.' We will get married."

Box Office: ‘The Hobbit’ Rules Them All With $90.6 Million


Moviegoers helped Peter Jackson bid farewell to Middle Earth in style, pushing “The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies” to $90.6 million over its first five days in theaters.

The franchise finale debuted Wednesday on 3,875 locations and easily trumped tracking which had predicted a debut in the $70 million range. For its inaugural three-day weekend, the fantasy adventure earned $56.2 million.

“There have been six visits to Middle Earth and this is the final one and it became so important for people to come out to see this in a big way,” said Jeff Goldstein, Warner Bros. distribution executive vice president. “The action was there and Peter made a fabulous movie.”

This “Hobbit” faced stiffer competition than the previous installments in the form of two major family releases, “Annie” and “Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb.”