Saturday, April 4, 2015
Tweet of the Day
#ThugLife #TBT pic.twitter.com/1CLew91N5J
— Robert Downey Jr (@RobertDowneyJr) April 2, 2015
Sasha Mitchell Getting Divorced
Sasha Mitchell, who appeared in the TV shows Dallas and Step by Step in the 90s, has filed for divorce from his wife of four years, Rachel. TMZ reports that the couple does not have any children together, and that the reason behind the split is the infamous "irreconcilable differences."
Damon Dash Fighting with Rachel Roy In Court
Rachel Roy recently accused ex-husband Damon Dash of being an unfit parent to their two children and was granted a restraining order against him. Now, TMZ reports that Dash is retaliating. Dash accuses Roy of drunk driving, being a jewel thief, and threatening to kill him in front of their daughter. Dash has filed documents demanding full custody of their two children.
Anthony LaPaglia Headed For Divorce Court
It's Divorce Day at Anarchy! First up, we have Anthony LaPaglia. TMZ reports that he has filed to end his marriage of 17 years, actress Gia Carides. LaPaglia wants joint custody of their daughter Bridget, 12. He has also agreed to pay both child support and spousal support to Carides.
Friday, April 3, 2015
Tweet of the Day
Should l dye my hair that weird purple/grey color that seems so popular?
— Seth Rogen (@Sethrogen) April 2, 2015
Blind Gossip Blind Item - Why This Actress Really Dropped Out
This actress recently did some publicity shots for a new project… and then quietly dropped out. The producers did not announce her departure. They simply removed her name from all the call sheets and credits. If asked, they will simply call it a “leave of absence” for “medical reasons.”
So what’s really going on? The actress herself is physically fine. She is just quietly taking some time off to help her troubled son, who is suffering from a health crisis. She hopes to go back to work once she feels that his situation has stabilized.
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Source: Blind Gossip
Popbitch Blind Item - Fertile Spice
Which of the Spice Girls was causing quite the commotion on Harley Street last week? She and her other half were darting in and out of buildings up and down the street, before they found their intended destination: a fertility clinic.
Source: Popbitch
Source: Popbitch
No Joke - Will Ferrell and Kristen Wiig Made A Lifetime Movie
Yep, that's right. The Hollywood Reporter announces that the SNL alums have teamed up for a Lifetime movie titled A Deadly Adoption. The "dramatic thriller" will debut this summer, and is about a couple who house and care for a pregnant woman (played by Jessica Lowndes) in hopes of adopting her unborn child. Apparently Will Ferrell is a huge fan of Lifetime movies, and has always wanted to make one. Let's hope this one will be another classic the likes of Mother, May I Sleep With Danger?
*****Update:
Entertainment Weekly announces that the project has been scrapped. Will Ferrell released the following statement to Entertainment Weekly:
"We are deeply disappointed that our planned top secret project was made public. Kristen and I have decided it is in the best interest for everyone to forego the project entirely, and we thank Lifetime and all the people who were ready to help us make this film."
*****Update:
Entertainment Weekly announces that the project has been scrapped. Will Ferrell released the following statement to Entertainment Weekly:
"We are deeply disappointed that our planned top secret project was made public. Kristen and I have decided it is in the best interest for everyone to forego the project entirely, and we thank Lifetime and all the people who were ready to help us make this film."
Hour of Power Minister Has Died
Reverend Robert H Schuller, who used to broadcast the Hour of Power from Orange County's Chrystal Cathedral, has passed away at the age of 88 from esophageal cancer, reports TMZ. One of his grandsons took over Hour of Power in 2013, and one of his granddaughters, Christina Schuller, appeared on Laguna Beach.
Jeremy Renner Divorce Settlement
At the opposite end of the spectrum from conscious uncoupling, Jeremy Renner has finally hammered out a custody agreement with estranged wife Sonny Pacheco. The pair will share 50/50 custody of their daughter, and Renner will pay Pacheco $13,000 a month in child support, reports Page Six. So, pretty much what he was offering before Pacheco went on her smear campaign. Again, never marry the surrogate.
A Celebration Of Conscious Uncoupling
Nothing else in Gwyneth Paltrow's "Conscious Uncoupling" from Chris Martin has been normal, so why would this be? Paltrow and Martin recently celebrated the one year anniversary of their conscious uncoupling with a family trip to Mexico, reports TMZ. They are working with a mediator on the divorce settlement, which has remained an amicable process with zero leaks to the press. I can't wait to read all about it on Goop!
DVD Recommendation For Fans of The Jinx
Those of you who watched The Jinx probably know that the 2010 movie "All Good Things" was based on the life of Robert Durst, and led to the making of The Jinx. What you may not know is that Robert Durst provided commentary on the DVD of All Good Things. Vulture picked out the creepiest quotes; here is Durst talking about murder victim Morris Black:
"I remember it very, very clearly, and I remember the nightmare I went through over the next several days trying to decide what to do, deciding I could not go to the police, the police aren't going to believe this, nobody's going to believe that I came down here to Galveston a rich guy, rented a $300-a-month apartment disguised as a woman, and oh, by the way, my neighbor is lying in my kitchen with a shot in the face from my gun..."
Read the rest of the quotes at Vulture.
Hitting A Parked Car Done Right, With Jenna Dewan-Tatum
Those LA parking lots are hell to back out of! Jenna Dewan-Tatum also recently hit a parked car in Los Angeles, reports TMZ. However, unlike Garry Shandling, Dewan-Tatum left a note on the car with her phone number the way that you are supposed to when you hit a parked car.
Hitting A Parked Car Done Wrong, With Garry Shandling
Garry Shandling hit a parked car in Pacific Palisades, backing his Porsche into a Prius a few weeks ago, reports TMZ. Witnesses said that Shandling took a photo of the Prius, then left the scene of the crash. The Prius driver has since filed a police report. This would be a hit and run, but Shandling's sources state that he took the picture of the Prius at the scene in order to forward it to his insurance company and have them follow up. It remains to be seen whether or not that will transpire.
Big Ang Has A Throat Tumor
Mob Wives star Big Ang has discovered a lemon-sized tumor in her throat, reports TMZ. Ang went to the doctor complaining of neck pain when the tumor was found. The tumor is being removed; it is not known yet whether or not it is cancerous.
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Tweet of the Day
I also agree with the @thelindywest sentiment I just RT'd. COMEDY IS MESSY AND I WANT IT TO STAY THAT WAY sorry for shouting.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) April 1, 2015
Blind Gossip Blind Item - Nothing Funny About Her Stress
This comedic female actor has had a successful career, starring and appearing in more than 50 films and television shows. However, while she has career success, it has been very difficult for her to manage her personal stress level.
A few years ago, she was doing an appearance at a comedy club. Her set did not go well, and she left the stage early. While storming back to her dressing room, she was so distraught that she ripped off her wig… revealing to several shocked onlookers that her real hair was short, thin, brittle hair and had multiple bald patches!
It turns out that she was so stressed out that she was consuming only vitamins and a few bites of food from one meal a day. She was so malnourished that she had lost much of her own hair and was forced to wear wigs just to look “normal”.
Thankfully, she is better now. She has ditched the wig… but still has to wear tons of hair extensions on an everyday basis!
Actress:
Source: Blind Gossip
Paris Hilton Talks Life As A DJ
Paris Hilton just scored a DJ Residency in Las Vegas. The Hollywood Reporter caught up with her for an interview, and she had this to say about her life as a DJ:
"There are so many rumours out there. People who think I don't play live. There are so many haters that make up so many stories. But anybody who comes and sees a show and watches behind the booth will see I know exactly what I'm doing. I've been training so hard for the past five years. I think I've really improved myself. Because I'm Paris Hilton, people assume, 'Oh, she's just this rich girl.' They don't understand that I've actually been going to raves since I was 15 years old. I love music. I love entertaining people. I love partying. I love having a good time and having people around me have a great time. So I feel like DJing is kind of perfect for what I do. During the day, I'm a businesswoman. I travel around the world. I work with different products and brand. Then at night, I get to DJ for all my fans and have an incredible time. And that's what it's about. DJing is about entertaining, having fun with the crowd, and making people have the time of their lives."
Read the full interview at The Hollywood Reporter.
January Jones Dating Will Forte
Us Weekly reports that "Last Man on Earth" costars Will Forte, 44, and January Jones, 37, are dating. The pair have been together for a couple of months. Neither have ever been married, but January Jones has a 3-year-old son, Xander, whose paternity still remains a mystery to the public. My money's still on Matthew Vaughn.
Cynthia Lennon Has Died
Cynthia Lennon, the first wife of Beatle John Lennon, has died at the age of 75. Lennon died at home in Malllorca, Spain following a battle with cancer, reports Page Six. Julian Lennon released the following in tribute to his mother:
Guiliana Rancic Opens Up To People
Giuliana Rancic revealed two bombshells to People this week, as she is out shilling for her new book release:
1) Her surrogate just miscarried Giuliana and Bill's last embryo. The couple is now looking into adoption to expand their family.
2) She thinks she's too skinny. Rancic blames her inability to gain weight on the cancer drugs that she still takes.
Giuliana's memoir, Going Off Script, comes out on April 7th.
The Reason Behind Bradley Cooper's Split From Suki Waterhouse
If someone is speaking to the press about this you know it's going to be good, right? Well, a "source" close to Cooper told Page Six that the reason behind the couple's split is that Suki Waterhouse spent Valentine's Day away from Bradley Cooper. Who knew he was such a romantic?
Celebrity Real Estate - Couples Edition
Jason Statham and Rosie Huntington-Whitely are making it official by moving in together. The couple recently bought a Beverly Hills home together (they each paid half). The 7,119 square foot home features five bedrooms, skylights, and pool. See pictures of the property at Curbed.
Karl Lagerfeld Thinks New York Is Boring
Karl Lagerfeld recently sat down for an interview with New York Magazine. The magazine talked to him about a variety of subjects, and they quote him as follows:
On what he likes to do when he visits New York City:
"Nothing. I see nothing, I do nothing, I do everything from my room in the Mercer, working at my desk on things with Choupette keeping me company -- I don't force her, by the way. She comes naturally."
On his disdain for travel:
"I imagine the world from my window. I'm happy wherever I am. I'm very happy to be in the Mercer right now because I bring myself with me wherever I go, thank God. Traveling, I think it's a nightmare today. The airports and things the people in the street with the selfies...I like to stay at home and read."
On his taste in reading materials:
"I will not talk about that. I like to read biographies, history, philosophical things like this. But it's for my private use, and not for making people say, 'Oh, how clever this stupid man is.' I don't make intelligent conversation. I'm very superficial. I'm just a fashion designer. Fashion designers look at fashion magazines, right?"
On the love of his life, his cat Choupette:
"She had something unique. She is like a human being, but the good thing is that she's silent. You don't have to discuss it. She hates other animals and she hates children. She stays always with me and she has two personal maids. They play with her, they have to take care of her beautiful white hair, the beauty treatments for her eyes, and they entertain her. She is the center of the world. If you saw her, you would understand. She is kind of Greta Garbo. There is something unforgettable about her, the way she moves, the way she plays. She's an inspiration for elegance. For attitude."
TV Show Roundup
Renewals:
The Hollywood Reporter announces that Netflix has renewed Bloodline for a second season.
Milla Jovovich Is A Mom Again
Milla Jovovich, 39, welcomed her second child with husband Paul W.S Anderson, 50. New daughter Dashiel Edon was born on Wednesday, reports People. The couple are already parents to another daughter, Ever Gabo. 7.
Avril Lavigne Has Lyme Disease
This week's cover of People is devoted to Avril Lavigne, who opens up about her struggle with Lyme Disease. Lavigne was diagnosed in October, and was bedridden for five months. On her experience, the magazine quoted her as follows:
"I felt like I couldn't breathe, I couldn't talk and I couldn't move. I thought I was dying. There were definitely times I couldn't shower for a full week because I could barely stand. It felt like having all your life sucked out of you."
It took a while to diagnose correctly, because those also happen to be the symptoms caused by listening to her husband's band, Nickelback.
Read the full interview at People.
Joni Mitchell Hospitalized
Iconic singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell has been hospitalized after she was found unconscious in her home on Tuesday, reports TMZ. Mitchell is still in intensive care, and had an as-yet undisclosed surgery when she arrived at the hospital. She is recovering, and her people have reported that she is both awake and in good spirits.
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
Tweet of the Day
I'm living the life.. I knew I would be.
#Blessed #ThankYouLord
— Wilmer Valderrama (@WValderrama) March 30, 2015
Blind Gossip Blind Item - Their Kid Is Out Of Control
This very famous film actor and actress couple is dealing with their out-of-control kid. Again.
This should not come as a big shock. They knew he was using for more than five years, but they just kept bankrolling him through college and his career… and his drug habit.
Why didn’t they just yank him out of college and cut off his big allowance? They were in denial. They wanted to keep the whole mess private. They kept hoping that he would eventually grow up and take some responsibility. It never happened, and now he is simply a full-blown addict with limited career prospects.
The parents paid for rehab, but his sobriety didn’t last long. He’s using again. He’s got a big mouth and a nasty temper, too. The parents are trying to get him to return to rehab, but he is of legal age and is fighting them on that. They are very intent on saving him, but may need some help. If they are unable to convince him themselves to go back to rehab, they are planning to stage an intervention this weekend. Good luck to them.
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Source: Blind Gossip
Tamara Tattles Blind Item - #FixItJesus
If I was THE LORD I would have never stopped the whole smiting thing. I think that would probably be the best part about being THE LORD. When people do really bad shit, you could just SMITE them, preferably with a bolt of lightning.
I would think saying things like “My number one priority is my boys, and their safety and comfort during this difficult time.” When it is complete and utter bullshit would be a SMITABLE offense. Especially when you are on a cross country tour telling other people how you and Jesus think kids should be raised. Meanwhile, it seems apparent that your landscaper quit and your neighbors are pissed about your overgrown yard and everpresent trashcans.
While other moms in the hood are awaiting to hear where their kid was accepted to school next fall your kids are God knows where while you are out preaching to abject morons. #FixItJesus
Source: Tamara Tattles
Zoe Kravitz Opens Up About Eating Disorder
Zoe Kravitz recently sat down for an interview with Complex Magazine. In the interview, she opened up about her struggle with an eating disorder. The magazine quotes her as follows:
"I had a really hard times when I was 16, 17, 18. I started with the eating disorder in high school."
The disorder resurfaced while Kravitz was filming a movie:
"You could see my rib cage. I was just trying to lose more weight for the film but I couldn't see: You're there. Stop. It was scary."
On finally conquering it:
"I just felt it was different. I don't know...if a fucking spirit came over me and said: 'You have to stop.' It made me not only confront my demons, but also realize and accept an insecurity that's still there, and [that it's] easy to fall back into that pattern. I feel like something has left my body, like some part of me is gone now, something that was making me so insecure. And it feels amazing."
Read the full interview at Complex Magazine.
Jonathan Bricklin Talks Susan Sarandon
Jonathan Bricklin recently sat down for an interview with Page Six where he talked about his upcoming reality show Connected, and his relationship with Susan Sarandon. The publication quotes him as follows:
"We’re taking some time apart to really refresh. But she’s someone I love more than anyone I’ve ever been with and that won’t change. We’re going to figure out how life proceeds from here. We had a six-year relationship that’s gone through ups and downs. The show did not break us up categorically. We weren’t broken up [during filming] because we were still seeing each other. Since the piece has come out, we are no longer seeing each other. This show brought out a lot of stuff in me. This process was like psychotherapy with video. It added challenges to a relationship. And because she’s so public, there were lots of challenges having a relationship with her to begin with. I have a lot of self-confidence. I loved her dating me, and I never felt embarrassed for her dating me. What I felt was, the general public and maybe her family or friends maybe felt that I wasn’t good enough for her.”
"We’re taking some time apart to really refresh. But she’s someone I love more than anyone I’ve ever been with and that won’t change. We’re going to figure out how life proceeds from here. We had a six-year relationship that’s gone through ups and downs. The show did not break us up categorically. We weren’t broken up [during filming] because we were still seeing each other. Since the piece has come out, we are no longer seeing each other. This show brought out a lot of stuff in me. This process was like psychotherapy with video. It added challenges to a relationship. And because she’s so public, there were lots of challenges having a relationship with her to begin with. I have a lot of self-confidence. I loved her dating me, and I never felt embarrassed for her dating me. What I felt was, the general public and maybe her family or friends maybe felt that I wasn’t good enough for her.”
Someone Invented A Selfie Shoe
Love taking selfies, but hate carrying around that pesky selfie stick? Well, Miz Mooz has the solution for you - the Selfie Shoe! Us Weekly reports that the shoe has an open square toe, which is the perfect size and shape for an iPhone! Would you wear it?
Olivia Wilde Talks Body After Baby
Olivia Wilde recently wrote a personal essay for Shape Magazine. The publication quotes her as follows:
"I am not in perfect shape. In fact, I'm softer than I've ever been, including that unfortunate semester in high school when I simultaneously discovered Krispy Kreme and pot. The photos of me in this magazine have been generously constructed to show my best angles and i assure you, good lightly has been warmly embraced. The trust is, I'm a mother, and I look like one.
After giving birth, I joined the ranks of millions of new mothers when I moaned, 'Why do I still look pregnant? Is there another one stuck in there?' For a couple of weeks after you pop that sucker out, you are the walking wounded. First of all, you haven't seen your vagina in months, even though it's all her fault you're in this situation. Now that you can confirm that she is, in fact still there, she isn't the gal you remember, and would rather you back off and give her some space (and an ice diaper) for the time being, thank you very much."
Read the full essay at Shape.
Celebrity Real Estate - BCBG Edition
BCBG designer Max Azria has put his Holmby Hills villa on the market for $85 million. That insane of money will get you a 30,000 square foot abode that features 17 bedrooms, 33 bathrooms, a movie theatre, and candy, popcorn, and I would assume alcohol bars. The manse sits on three acres, which house five gardens, a Moroccan bath house, and two greenhouses. Because you can't just have one. See pictures of the property at Curbed.
Robin Williams' Genius Trust
Robin Williams' family members returned to court on Monday to hash out the dispute between Williams' widow Susan and his children. As a result, Williams' will was filed with the court as an exhibit. Williams had the foresight to add two very important and unique clauses to his will:
1) The trust restricts the exploitation of Robin Williams' publicity rights for 25 years after his death. No unauthorized uses of his image can be used until 2039. This means that there will be no hologram version of Robin Williams doing a stand-up tour, and no one can posthumously digitally add his image into a movie.
2) According to The Hollywood Reporter, "Williams bequeathed rights to his name, signature, photograph and likeness to the Windfall Foundation, a charitable organization set up by Williams' legal reps." In the event that the Windfall foundation is not eligible for receiving a charitable deduction according to the IRS, the trust dictates that Williams' publicity rights be distributed to a list of charities contained within the trust. This move was most likely made in response to what has happened to Michael Jackson's estate: The IRS claims that his estate owes $500 million in taxes from Jackson's publicity rights. The language of Williams' trust removes this tax burden from his estate.
Read the full trust at The Hollywood Reporter.
TV Show Roundup
Renewals:
Fox has renewed both New Girl and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The shows joined previously renewed series Empire, Gotham, and Sleepy Hollow.
Fox has renewed both New Girl and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The shows joined previously renewed series Empire, Gotham, and Sleepy Hollow.
The Rolling Stones Are Touring Again
The Rolling Stones are hitting the road for the first time since 2012. The Zip Code tour will kick off in San Diego on May 24th, and end its 15 show run in Quebec on July 15th. Tickets go on sale April 13th. See all of the tour dates at The Hollywood Reporter.
New Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Book Being Released
Stieg Larsson wrote The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo trilogy, but sadly passed away in 2004 before the books were published. The trilogy was such a huge success for their publisher Knopf, that the company hired a writer to continue the series. David Lagercrantz has written The Girl in the Spider's Web. The plot is being kept a secret, but the book will continue with Lisbeth Salander as the protagonist. Larsson's romantic partner of 32 years is not happy about this development. The Hollywood Reporter quotes her as follows:
"The worst thing is how saddened Stieg would have been. He never let anyone work on his literary texts. He would have been furious. Who knows, maybe he'll send a lightning bolt at the book launch."
The Girl in the Spider's Web will be released on September 1st.
Michael Jackson Used to Prank Call Russell Crowe
Russell Crowe recently sat down for an interview with The Guardian, where he talked about how Michael Jackson used to prank call him. The publication quotes Crowe as follows:
"For two of three fucking years, I never met him, shook his hand, but he found out the name I stayed in hotels under, so it didn't matter where I was, he'd ring up, do this kind of thing, like you did when you were 10, you know. 'Is Mr. Wall there? Is Mrs. Wall there? Are there any Walls there? Then what's holding the roof up? Ha ha.' You're supposed to grow out of doing that, right? He'd ring me in a strong voice and say, 'There is an emergency and you need to leave the building.' I'd ask, 'Who is this?' And he'd say, 'Do not worry, Russell, just kidding, this is Michael.'"
Well, that explains the phone throwing.
Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tweet of the Day
Slot machines in Walgreen's. I don't want to gamble in a drugstore. I want to be sure the condoms work. @VenetianVegas @LipshtickVegas
— Elayne Boosler (@ElayneBoosler) March 27, 2015
Blind Gossip Blind Item - This Family May Get Their Story Line
In public, this family declares how much they love and support this young male relative. In private, though, they feed stories to large media sources about how horrible and lazy and embarrassing he is to the family.
He knows that they are doing this, and occasionally lashes out at them when it becomes too much. This only causes them to become even nastier to him. It’s a vicious cycle.
He is very depressed and genuinely believes that certain family members would rather have him kill himself then tell anyone the truth about the family. He also believes that they have planned the story line as to how they will react when he does. He will look like the villain, and they will look like the sympathetic heroes (“We tried so hard to help him!”)
They may get their wish. He has already attempted to off himself at least once in the past couple of years.
Young Man:
Family:
Source: Blind Gossip
Jay Z Launches Streaming Service
Jay Z bought the streaming service Tidal for $56 million from a Swedish tech company, and launched it on Monday. The streaming service is said to be artist-friendly, and already has the backing of Taylor Swift, Madonna, Jack White, Daft Punk, and all of Roc Nation which includes Rihanna and Kanye West. Swift had previously removed her entire catalog from the streaming service Spotify, because the service does not fairly compensate artists. Page Six quotes an industry exec describing Tidal as follows:
"Tidal isn't just about streaming music. Users will be able to access audio, video, social media, B-roll, merchandise, ticketing. Users will be able to have a special connection to the artists."
"Tidal isn't just about streaming music. Users will be able to access audio, video, social media, B-roll, merchandise, ticketing. Users will be able to have a special connection to the artists."
Hollywood Street King Blind Item - She's Gaining On Beyonce
It turns out … today’s blind item has a much more in common with Mrs. Carter than Jay Z after all!
Sure, this female pop star may have been fathered by a biracial dad, but she is a Black woman just the same.
However, it’s been revealed that just as Sasha Fierce proves to be lacking Black Pride by spreading word that she’s “Mixed” with African American, Native American and French, our Caribbean Queen is being revealed to be doing the same!
A tipster tells us that’s exactly why people from her island nation are putting her on blast as a sell-out “ashamed of being Black!”
Here’s what a source had to say about our blind item:
“She should stop lying about her race.”
Word is Jay Z held previous fear over her possibly surpassing his Bey.
Now, can you guess the pop singer I’m talking about?
Source: Hollywood Street King
Mike Tyson's Former Home Being Turned Into A Church
The Ohio mansion that Mike Tyson used to own has had a few different owners since he sold it in 1999, but the newest one is turning it into a house of worship. TMZ reports that a developer has recently acquired the property with the intention of turning it into a church. They have already reached out to Tyson to invite him to the inaugural mass, but first they'll have to clean up the graffiti inside of the abandoned mansion.
Jenny McCarthy Is Over The View
Jenny McCarthy recently went on Howard Stern with her husband Donnie Wahlberg. While there, the topic of The View came up. Page Six quotes Wahlberg as follows:
"She's very gracious about 'The View' and I told her the day that she left, I said they're going to ask you back within six months. She won't say it, but they did. Not officially, but they did,"
McCarthy had this to say on the topic:
"One of the producers called and said, would I ever consider it? And I said, 'No, that you.' Because I couldn't be me. I think they might try one more year, then I think the Titanic might go down."
"She's very gracious about 'The View' and I told her the day that she left, I said they're going to ask you back within six months. She won't say it, but they did. Not officially, but they did,"
McCarthy had this to say on the topic:
"One of the producers called and said, would I ever consider it? And I said, 'No, that you.' Because I couldn't be me. I think they might try one more year, then I think the Titanic might go down."
Terrence Howard's Ex-Wife Gets A Raise
In the settlement of her nasty divorce from Terrence Howard, Michelle Howard gets 21% of anything that Terrance made over the amount of $62,500 in the first three months of 2015. TMZ reports that Howard shot three episodes of his hit show Empire in that time frame, so he should owe her about $65,000 in addition to the $5,800 he pays her monthly. That will buy a lot of baby wipes!
Kit Harington Is Too Sexy For This Post
Kit Harington recently spoke to Page Six about what he thinks about being called a hunk. The publication quotes him as follows:
"To always be put on a pedestal as a hunk is slightly demeaning. It really is and it's in the same way as it is for women. When an actor is seen only for her physical beauty, it can be quite offensive. Well, it's not just men that can be inappropriate sexually; women can be as well. I'm in a successful TV show in a kind of leading man way and it can sometimes feel like your art is being put to one side for your sex appeal. And I don't like that. In this position you get asked a lot, 'Do you like being a heartthrob? Do you like being a hunk?' Well, my answer is, 'That's not what I got into it for.'"
Now let's all look at this picture of Kit Harington sans shirt. I know, I know. Bad Outtie. Bad Outtie.
"To always be put on a pedestal as a hunk is slightly demeaning. It really is and it's in the same way as it is for women. When an actor is seen only for her physical beauty, it can be quite offensive. Well, it's not just men that can be inappropriate sexually; women can be as well. I'm in a successful TV show in a kind of leading man way and it can sometimes feel like your art is being put to one side for your sex appeal. And I don't like that. In this position you get asked a lot, 'Do you like being a heartthrob? Do you like being a hunk?' Well, my answer is, 'That's not what I got into it for.'"
Now let's all look at this picture of Kit Harington sans shirt. I know, I know. Bad Outtie. Bad Outtie.
Shahs of Sunset Weddings
After cheating allegations surfaced on this season's Shahs of Sunset, Mike Shouhed and Jessica Parido went forward with their wedding. The pair got married on Sunday at the Biltmore Hotel in Los Angeles, reports Us Weekly. Most of his fellow castmembers were in attendance.
Going Clear - What We Learned
The Scientology documentary Going Cleared aired on HBO on Sunday evening. Rolling Stone has a top 10 list of the most shocking things learned in the documentary; read them here. What was most surprising to you? For me, it was the fact that I now officially feel really bad for what happened to Nicole Kidman.
TV Show Roundup
Renewals:
Us Weekly reports that Bravo will be bringing back Ladies of London, Don't Be Tardy, Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles, and Manzo'd With Children. They are also spinning off some of their shows into new cities, including Below Deck: Mediterranean, Ladies of Dallas, and Married to Medicine: Houston. And Real Housewives of Atlanta fans: NeNe and Kim Zolciak are hitting the road together for a roadtrip series, to be callled NeNe and Kim: The Road to Riches. How many episodes before NeNe tries to snatch Kim's wig off?
Trailer:
Here's your first look at Fear The Walking Dead:
Us Weekly reports that Bravo will be bringing back Ladies of London, Don't Be Tardy, Million Dollar Listing: Los Angeles, and Manzo'd With Children. They are also spinning off some of their shows into new cities, including Below Deck: Mediterranean, Ladies of Dallas, and Married to Medicine: Houston. And Real Housewives of Atlanta fans: NeNe and Kim Zolciak are hitting the road together for a roadtrip series, to be callled NeNe and Kim: The Road to Riches. How many episodes before NeNe tries to snatch Kim's wig off?
Trailer:
Here's your first look at Fear The Walking Dead:
The Daily Show Has A New Host
Comedian Trevor Noah has landed the gig as the next host of Comedy Central's The Daily Show. The 31-year-old South African recently sat down with The New York Times to discuss his new role. The magazine quotes him as follows, when talking about booking the gig and getting advice from departing host Jon Stewart:
"You don't believe it for the first hew hours. You need a stiff drink..."
"He told me, 'I was where you were when I took over the show. Nobody knew me. I was just starting out, finding my voice, and that's when I was handed this seat.' Now, it's my turn to steer the ship."
Read the full interview at The New York Times.
"You don't believe it for the first hew hours. You need a stiff drink..."
"He told me, 'I was where you were when I took over the show. Nobody knew me. I was just starting out, finding my voice, and that's when I was handed this seat.' Now, it's my turn to steer the ship."
Read the full interview at The New York Times.
No-one can replace Jon Stewart. But together with the amazing team at The Daily Show, we will continue to make this the best damn news show!
— Trevor Noah (@Trevornoah) March 30, 2015
Brett Ratner Cheating Already
One day after TMZ reported that Brett Ratner and Mariah Carey and boyfriend and girlfriend, TMZ has pictures of him "cheating" on Mariah already with an unidentified yacht girl. Awkward. Ratner also directed Carey's H.A.T.E.U. video:
Harvey Weinstein Gets Handsy
The only shocking part of this story is that someone finally reported him for it! Page Six reports that a 22-year-old woman told police that Harvey Weinstein molested her during a meeting in Tribeca. At the Tribeca Film Festival at around 6pm, Weinstein allegedly approached the woman, who works for a top modeling agency. Weinstein allegedly grabbed her breasts and asked if they were real. The woman left the event to go to a police precinct to file a complaint. Weinstein of course paints this as a blackmail attempt. Insert eye roll here.
Monday, March 30, 2015
Tweet of the Day
Hey Indiana & states that discriminate against gays: if you wanna live in the past, fine. But when we get spaceships, no spaceships for you.
— Seth MacFarlane (@SethMacFarlane) March 29, 2015
Reddit Blind Item - The Sad and Very Lonely Actress
The following was recently posted on Reddit. Sure, it might be a fake, but let's take it at face value and get to guessing:
Throwaway for obvious reasons.
I feel so whiny and ungrateful even writing this: I am a famous person. I sing and act for a living, make a huge amount of money and I'm in magazines and on TV every few days. It all began when I was 19 so it's not something I've been doing my whole life and I'm still not used to it. I honestly don't think I ever will be.
I grew up in a poor country. The only reason I didn't grow up very poor were my mom's awesome money skills. I'm an only child, so it was just mom, dad and I. They both worked shitty low paying jobs and if something unexpected came up that we'd need money for, they'd take additional jobs and work their butts off. At one point my mom had three jobs and dad had two. When my mom was 40 she even went to school again so she wouldn't have to struggle forever. She graduated while working two jobs. I am beyond grateful for everything they did and love them more than anything.
I got into this thing kind of overnight. It's something I dreamed of doing when I was a kid, but never really had faith anything would come out of it. When I got paid for the first time I calculated how much my parents would have to work for that kind of money and then sobbed like a lil bitch for 5 hours because I felt so guilty. I promised myself I'd do anything to make their lives easier. I bought them a house and 2 cars and send them on fancy vacations every once in a while. I tried to talk them into quitting their jobs so I can provide for them full time like they did for me for so many years, but they said no way. They were so humble about it I was ashamed for even suggesting it.
The problem: my job makes it impossible to maintain friendships, relationships or see my family more than 3-4 times a year. The guys either wanna date me because of the money/fame, or the pressure of being constantly followed by the paps/written about on the internet becomes too much and they bail.
My two absolute best friends live in another country so I don't see them that much either. I flew them over two times while on tour so we could just hang, but they got freaked out by the paparazzi waiting in front of the hotel. Usually my only two choices are either to go out to do fun things while trying to hide, or just stay in the hotel. Hiding usually works for a while and even if someone recognizes me I don't really mind, I'll sign a few autographs, take photos with kids, thank them and that's it. It's the paparazzi that I hate with the fire of a thousand suns. They're rude, inconsiderate and pushy, and they scare away everyone I love. Example: I was in mcdonald's with my male best friend, I was dressed very casual with no makeup and I thought no one recognized me; a few hours later our picture is on the internet saying I got a new boyfriend; of course his boyfriend got pissed. When I went to dinner with my female best friend, they wrote something like "lonelydorknerd has a fat best friend" like she's my charity case, and used an unflattering picture of her from the restaurant. I feel so bad, that shit hurts, and especially if you're not used to it (and very few people are). They're both very normal people with normal jobs. He's in academia (a psychiatrist) so he's kinda used to the attention, even though it's the different kind, but he knows how to handle it. She is a full time nanny tho, a small town girl next door, and as much as she was fascinated by the whole thing at first, she got sick of it quite fast and I'm scared she might get sick of me too. She is already avoiding to meet in public and nowadays I only ever see her on skype or at my house when I'm not on tour or filming (which is rarely).
I dated my ex for 4 years (we were in college together). We broke up for reasons (at the time) unknown when I started getting more famous. He just stopped talking to me and went completely no contact. I was crushed for 2 years after that because he never let me know what the hell happened. He did contact me eventually. He said he was really sorry, how he had been jealous of my success and felt inadequate, everything felt too much and he didn't know how to handle it. He said he knew I'd never make him feel inadequate on purpose and I was the perfect girlfriend and didn't deserve to be treated the way he treated me. In the meantime he got a good paying job and got his shit together, said I was the love of his life and we dated for a while again. After a few more months he proposed, I said no because I couldn't get over him disappearing on me, even though he said he'd never do it again. I miss him and regret saying no, although I'm not sure if it's just my general loneliness speaking or we really were "meant to be". I don't think I'll ever find out because after I rejected him he went no contact again, and he'll just text me for birthdays etc.
I also dated a few other guys in the meantime, both famous and non-famous, but it just didn't work out, for reasons I already mentioned.
Apart from the paparazzi/tabloids/fucking perez problem, there's also the obvious I-don't-have-time-for-anything problem. If I'm not touring or filming, I'm recording, doing interviews or events. I honestly don't have time to poop. I see my therapist once a week and go to the gym twice a week and those are the only 2 things I do that are not work related. Days off usually make me even more depressed because they're usually in the middle of the week so there's no time to fly out to see my family or friends or fly them over, and I just stay home alone, throw myself a pity party and contemplate how fucking lonely I am. Easter is coming up and there will be a huge family gathering at my parents' and it makes me so depressed to think it will be another one I'll miss. At this point I just wanna be like fuck everything and just go home and hug my mom. I can't though, because I am filming on location in fucking Croatia and can't just bail.
I have no idea how my colleagues from the industry do it. How they date, see their families or start their own families. My manager says it's normal and I should just suck it up because "this level of fame won't last forever" and I should make the best of it. I don't know if I can, tho.
I don't know what my question is. I just needed to talk to someone I don't pay to listen to me, and my friends are probably sick of hearing me whining over skype. What should I do? How do I stop feeling this way? Do I just drop everything and become an accountant or whatever?
tl;dr: I am very famous as dumb as that sounds and I miss my family, friends, and having a normal life. i don't think I can do this anymore.
Source: As reprinted on Jezebel
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