Friday, February 20, 2015

Sean Penn, Charlize Theron And Kristen Stewart Go Glam For France's Cesare Film Awards


Hollywood's hottest stars are lighting up the City of Lights! Sean Penn, Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart and Juilette Binoche all put on their best duds to attend the 40th Cesar Film Awards 2014 at Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, France on Friday night. The esteemed awards show is the French equivalent to the Academy Awards.

It was a big night for the Twilight actress -- when she took home the Best Supporting Actress Award. Stewart, who was the first American actress nominated in 30 years, became the first American actress to win a Cesar, which she won for her role in Clouds of Sils Maria. Go 'Merica!

The critically acclaimed film was directed by Olivier Assayas and also starred Juliet Binoche and Chloe Grace Moretz.

Penn, who was accompanied by his lady love, was at the event to receive an honorary Cesar Award.

Academy Member Confesses: "I'm Not Sorry That Jennifer Aniston Isn't Nominated"


While David Oyelowo and Jennifer Aniston may be upset about their Oscar snubs, there's one anonymous member of Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences who isn't sorry. The longtime member is pulling no punches when talking about why the Academy didn't nominate either of them.

The member, who is described as "a longtime member of the Academy's 378-member public relations branch," spoke about Aniston not given a nod for her turn in Cake, which received zero nominations. The outspoken member said, "I'm not sorry that Jennifer Aniston isn't nominated ... She was fine, but I thought her movie was ridiculous."

The woman also talked about Selma, which was only nominated for Best Picture and Best Original Song. "What no one wants to say out loud is that Selma is a well-crafted movie, but there's no art to it," the Academy member asserted to THR. "If the movie had been directed by a 60-year-old white male, I don't think that people would have been carrying on about it to the level that they were."

Thursday, February 19, 2015

Bill Cosby Thanks Eddie Murphy for Refusing to Play Him on ‘SNL’


Bill Cosby has thanked Eddie Murphy for the “Saturday Night Live” veteran’s decision not to spoof Cosby during the “Celebrity Jeopardy” sketch that aired as part of “SNL’s” 40th anniversary special on Sunday.

According to NBC News, Cosby released a statement through a spokesperson saying, “I am very appreciative of Eddie and I applaud his actions.”

Murphy made a brief appearance on Sunday’s special to acknowledge his critically acclaimed stint on the show in the early ’80s, and according to fellow “SNL” alum Norm Macdonald, Murphy was originally given the option to portray Cosby in the nostalgic “Jeopardy” segment, but turned down the offer the night before the telecast.

“He knew the laughs would bring the house down,” Macdonald said of Murphy’s decision. “(But) Eddie decides the laughs are not worth it. He will not kick a man when he is down.” Current “Saturday Night Live” cast member Kenan Thompson ended up playing Cosby in the skit instead.

Cosby is currently the subject of numerous allegations of sexual assault from more than 20 women, with accusations dating back to the ’70s.

Beyonce's Unretouched Loreal Photos Leak, And She Looks Surprisingly Normal


Beyonce Knowles may sing about being "Flawless," but clearly that was before she got a little help from her retouchers. We kid, we kid. Well, kinda.

Yesterday several photos from a somewhat recent Loreal shoot hit the web, and in it we see the Grammy-winning singer up close and personal -- and pre-Photoshop. From a little bit of facial fuzz to wrinkles and (gasp!) a blemish, it actually makes us feel pretty good about the fact that Queen Bey looks just like every other woman on the planet.

The website thebeyonceworld.com first posted the pics, and while it's clear Bey doesn't roll out of bed looking red carpet ready, she still looks pretty damn good. I mean, the "altered" shots aren't THAT different.

Rihanna Picks Sweatpants Over Style For A Late Night Flight To Los Angeles


Rihanna landed at Los Angeles International Airport late on Wednesday evening, and while she sometimes dresses up when she travels, this definitely wasn't the case last night. When she was snapped leaving NYC, the 26-year-old R&B superstar bundled up in a long black coat, and when she arrived in LA she had changed into a Kale sweatshirt. Funny, we've seen Beyonce (and half of Hollywood, for that matter) wearing this exact same top.

When she was in the Big Apple, Bad Gal RiRi and Leonardo DiCaprio were spotted leaving Up & Down nightclub together at 4:30 a.m., but contrary to reports that the duo are hooking up, it turns out RiRi is after Leo's close friend Richie Akiva.
“Richie was with Rihanna in St. Barth’s — that’s where it started,” an insider tells New York Daily News. “They’ve been hanging out together a lot.” When the two went to Akiva's club over the weekend, "Leo was seated at the same table, but he was hitting on different girls. Richie was bouncing between the two of them."

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Kate Middleton Is Baby Bumpin' In Blue


Kate Middleton showed off her baby bump when she stepped out at the Emma Bridgewater factory in Stoke-on-Trent, England on Wednesday. The 33-year-old may be pregnant but that certainly isn't put a cramp in her feminine style!

Bundled up in a cornflower blue Max Mara coat, Kate layered the piece over a blue and green Seraphine "Florrie" dress. The duchess accessorized the ensemble with a pair of navy blue Jimmy Choo "Georgia" heels and L.K. Bennett's "Frome" clutch. George's stylish mom also debuted a new half-up/half-down 'do. We love it!

The royal visited the factory to oversee the production of a charity mug she helped to create, which has a ladybird and floral design. The gorgeous duchess is using the sales of the mug to raise money for the sick children and their families at the East Anglia's Children's Hospices.

According to a royal aid, Middleton had the idea to create a line of mugs with Emma Bridgewater, who's been making ceramics since 1985 and has created a number of charity collections through the years. "It was the Duchess’s idea to approach Emma, whom she didn’t know previously, and she helped in the design process," the source told Us Weekly.

Report: Khloe Kardashian Is Juggling French Montana And Ex Lamar Odom


Khloe Kardashian is torn in the love department, so she has rekindled her romantic connection with both Lamar Odom and French Montana, Us Weekly reports. The reality star has been juggling both of her exes the past few months, and can't seem to make a decision about who to pick.

The Keeping Up with the Kardashians star has been seen out publicly with the Moroccan rapper in recent weeks, and even Instagrammed a pic of them together, despite splitting for the second time this past December. However, she's still hung up on her NBA player ex, and reportedly hooked up with Lam Lam earlier this month!

"They are talking and texting. Khloe doesn't know what to do. She can't say no to either of them," a source tells the magazine about the brunette beauty and the former Clippers star.

Eddie Murphy Apparently Declined Offer To Play Bill Cosby On 'SNL 40'


Eddie Murphy's first appearance on "Saturday Night Live" in 30 years was awkward and stilted, but according to Norm Macdonald, it could have been a whole lot different.

Over the course of several tweets posted on Wednesday, Macdonald explained that there was, at one point, the idea to include Murphy in the "SNL 40" version of "Celebrity Jeopardy" as Bill Cosby.

Obviously, that didn't happen, but the thought of it is pretty funny!