Kendall Jenner: I Want To Be the Next Gisele!

Give Kendall Jenner credit for aiming high.
And then try not to laugh at her for aiming way, way, way too high.

At a party in Los Angeles this week celebrating her and sister Kyle's Seventeen Magazine cover (seriously, must this family throw a party for every conceivable occasion?!?), the 16-year old shared with E! News her career ambitions.

"I want to be the next Gisele Bündchen," Jenner said. "Everything she does, who she is, what she's done, she's just amazing."

We can't argue with that. Have you scrolled through our gallery of Gisele photos?

But will Kendall achieve the sort of success that this super, duper model has enjoyed? We somehow doubt it. Gisele didn't rely on a sibling filming herself having sex in order to get a head start.

Megan Rossee: Michael Phelps' Girlfriend!

Michael Phelps' girlfriend Megan Rossee gives him even more reasons to smile than 22 Olympic medals. Well, close to it anyway, if they're actually dating.
Following his record-setting run at the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, Michael Phelps was spotted out celebrating with a “mystery blonde.”
Thanks to Hollyscoop, we know that lady's name, and what she looks like!
Here's Phelps with Megan Rossee, a 25-year-old model and L.A. resident:

"She and Phelps began dating in January (of this year) and things started to heat up just prior to the Olympics in London," says the source.
Hilariously, Megan was in a love triangle with Phelps and Lauren Conrad's ex!
"At the time when they began dating, [The Hills'] Doug Reinhardt was crushing on her too, but she chose to be with Michael instead."
According to the celebrity gossip site, Phelps was smitten from the start:
"Michael knew that he had to leave for the Olympics and not wanting to give up on their relationship, he flew Megan out to the trials in Omaha, then to London for The Games."
A candid photo of Michael Phelps, girlfriend and medals in hand, shows him celebrating in London and beaming for the camera. Aww.
“Yay Michael” Megan’s caption reads.
Indeed. Currently, Megan and Michael are in London and will be doing some more private celebrating once the games conclude next week:
"They'll remain in London for three weeks after the Olympics wrap up this weekend to check out the sights and do some traveling together."
Like the swimming legend, Rossee is athletic. She used to be an avid soccer player; she’s now an aspiring model and works at Hollywood's Blok nightclub.
Her Model Mayhem profile lists her at 5'9" with blue-green eyes; a go-getter with an All-American girl flavor ... whatever that means.
According to the Hollyscoop source, Ryan Lochte's chief rival has been urging her for some time to quit her job as a cocktail waitress.
"He wants her to travel the world with him but she hasn't made her decision yet to quit. She's heavily considering it," the source says.
From the looks of the photo above, she might be leaning towards "yes."
Nice looking couple. You know, if they're really a couple. Phelps is falsely linked to around 10 women per week, so it's hard to be sure.

No regrets for India’s first ‘playmate’

Sherlyn Chopra, India’s first “Playmate”, has been criticized by many people for her decision to pose nude for Playboy. 

The first Indian woman to pose naked for Playboy magazine says she is proud to have “pushed the envelope” in a country where public nudity in any form remains largely taboo.

Minor Bollywood actress Sherlyn Chopra, 28, will feature in a nude spread in the November issue of the magazine, although her Indian fans will be hard pushed to get hold of a copy.

Playboy, along with a host of other foreign “adult” magazines, is banned in India, which has strict obscenity laws proscribing any public act or published material deemed to be “lascivious or appealing to prurient interests.”

News that Chopra had become India’s first “Playmate” caused quite a stir, fuelled by Chopra herself posting nude out-take pictures from the Playboy shoot on the microblogging site Twitter.

As well as some inevitably lascivious and prurient responses, many Indian Twitter users criticized her decision and accused her of a desperate publicity stunt to further her acting career. She had written to Playboy herself expressing an interest in posing.

“If you consider being the 1st Indian woman to pose for Playboy an ‘achievement,’ you should consider raising your standards,” tweeted @Sunu_K.

In an e-mail interview with AFP, Chopra dismissed her critics and said she considered herself a pioneer for sexual freedom in India.

“I had no apprehensions and have no regrets: just feelings of pure liberation and sheer excitement,” she said of the Playboy shoot in Los Angeles.

“I’m proud to have pushed the envelope and I will not hesitate to lead my life on my terms consistently.”

Chopra’s Bollywood career to date has been decidedly B-list, with bit roles in less than a dozen movies, including the 2003 box-office dud “Dosti” (Friendship) and a film titled “Naughty Boy.”

Her labelling as a “Bollywood legend” on the Playboy website was widely mocked in India, and Chopra admitted it was a “surreal” tag.

“I know that I’m just a girl with big dreams,” she said.

Indian writers, actors and artists who have sought to push the boundaries of traditional Indian morals have sometimes found themselves targeted by conservative religious groups, but Chopra appeared unworried at the prospect of a backlash.

“The moral guardians have never done any real good to me or the society at large,” she said.

“So let them do whatever they are good at while I do what I truly enjoy.”

The publicity generated by Chopra’s shoot has been overshadowed in recent days by the release of what has been billed as one of India's raunchiest mainstream movies, “Jism 2” (Body 2).

Real-life adult film star Sunny Leone -- born in India to Canadian parents -- plays a porn actress in the movie, which has stirred controversy with its provocative publicity material and content.

The mayor of Mumbai, Sunil Prabhu, ordered the removal of promotional posters for the film from public buses in India’s entertainment capital after a local legislator complained the image used was obscene.

The Dark Knight Rises Wins Again, Total Recall Bombs at Box Office

Movie goers this weekend proved they are not sick of The Dark Knight Rises. But they may be sick of remakes.
The final installment of Christopher Nolan's trilogy earned $36.4 million, enough to place it atop the box office for the third consecutive week. It has now garnered $354.6 million domestically in 17 days.

In other movie news, Sony's remake of Total Recall - with Colin Farrell in the role Arnold Schwarzenegger made famous - did not make the major dent many expected.

It finished in second place with $26 million, which (adjusted for inflation) is nearly $20 million less than the original on its opening weekend.

Take a look at the top five below:

1. The Dark Knight Rises: $36.4 million
2. Total Recall: $26.0 million
3. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days: $14.7 million
4. Ice Age: Continental Drift: $8.4 million
5. The Watch: $6.4 million

Ryan Lochte Partying Photos: It's Good to Be an Olympic Champion

Life is good for Olympic heart throb Ryan Lochte.
The swimmer celebrated the end of an impressive London games - five medals, two of them gold - and his 28th birthday with night out at Chinawhite nightclub.
Lochte partied until nearly 3:30 a.m. before piling into a taxi with friends and various female acquaintances for the ride back to the Olympic Village.
Clearly, it's good to be an Olympic champion ...

That's what we call an impressive medley, or something.

No word if Lochte, whose mother recently said that he does not have time for girlfriends and has "one night stands" instead, had one or more on this night.

In any case, be sure to browse our gallery of Olympic photos for more shots of the hunk ... our favorite being this shot of Ryan Lochte and Missy Franklin.

Lindsay Lohan Confirmed For Scary Movie 5; Charlie Sheen Next?

Lindsay Lohan will star in Scary Movie 5, sources confirmed over the weekend.
The comeback kid continues her recent winning streak - Lifetime's Liz & Dick stars Lohan as Elizabeth Taylor and The Canyons features Lindsay and porn star James Deen - as E! News reports shes "definitely" doing the film.
What's more, Charlie Sheen may appear along side her. Seriously.

Despite him being uncomfortably killed off in Scary Movie 4, Sheen is said to be in talks to return for the franchise's fifth installment, due out in 2013.
It's being touted as a complete reboot of the franchise, so it's easy to invent ways to bring Charlie back ... hopefully in scenes with Lindsay.
It would be a watershed moment for celebrity gossip if these two train wrecks / tabloid staples had some sort of fight scene to the death.
Anna Faris, meanwhile, will not appear in Scary Movie 5.

Sharon Osbourne Quits America's Got Talent, Alleges Discrimination Against NBC

NBC brought Howard Stern on board America's Got Talent this summer.
But who would have guessed it would be fellow judge Sharon Osbourne who would cause the most controversy for the show and the network?
In an exclusive interview with The New York Post, the panelist says she is leaving the series after this season due to the way NBC mishandled her son Jack, his participation on the show Stars Earn Stripes and his recent multiple sclerosis diagnosis.

Osbourne alleges that Jack had a deal in place to appear on the the aforementioned program - which pits celebrities against one another in military training exercises - only for producers to fire him two days prior to filming, not long after he went public with his disease.

"It’s discrimination, and it was badly handled," Osbourne tells the newspaper.

Producer David Hurwitz says Jack was never officially hired for Stars Earn Stripes, though Chuck LaBella, NBC's vice president of talent relations, sent him an email on May 18 that reads "we are looking forward to working with you."

Within a few weeks, the MS diagnosis was known and Hurwitz sent a message that said "the rigors of the show [would be] too intense" for Jack and the network could no longer move forward with his participation.

As a result of the dispute, Sharon Osbourne says it's "time to move on" from America's Got Talent. In response, a network spokesperson has issued the following statement:

“Sharon has been a valuable part of the NBC family. We regret any misunderstanding and wish Jack well."

Somewhere, Conan O'Brien and Ann Curry simply can't believe NBC mishandled the situation.

Olympic Medal Winners: To Tax or Not to Tax?

Winning an Olympic medal. It can be taxing.
And we're not talking about the hard work and stress that comes along with competing against the world's top athletes.
We're talking about the actual U.S. tax code, which applies to champions such as Gabby Douglas, Michael Phelps and Missy Franklin because they earn "honorariums" for finishing first, second or third in each event.
According to The Weekly Standard, the taxable income on a Gold is $8,986, a Silver is $5,385 and a Bronze is $3,500.

For multi-millionaires such as Phelps - who has already pocketed well into the seven figures via endorsements and who likely be showing in commercials more often than Peyton Manning over the next couple months - the tax is pocket change.

But for Franklin, a 17-year old yet to turn pro, she could have a far more difficult time paying what should amount to thousands in taxable income.

Is there a solution? Florida senator Marco Rubio believes so, saying late last week: "Our tax code is a complicated and burdensome mess that too often punishes success, and the tax imposed on Olympic medal winners is a classic example of this madness."

Crip Walk Dance: Serena Williams Criticized Over Olympic Celebration

Serena Williams celebrated her Olympic tennis gold medal Saturday with a seemingly harmless dance move, but its origins have some people criticizing the star.
In a brief homage to her hometown of Compton, Calif., the 30-year-old busted out an impromptu crip walk, a dance move once popularized by gang members.
Check out Serena Williams' crip walk dance below:

Crip Walk Dance By Serena Williams

The move mostly passed by without incident, as Serena danced for about five seconds, and the crip walk dance dates back to her childhood, two decades ago.
Clearly, she was just having fun and basking in the Olympic moment, while perhaps giving a shout-out to the L.A.-area city of her humble beginnings.
Of all things to rip Serena Williams over, it's unclear how this even makes the list. Still, some critics act as if she crip walked all over Buckingham Palace.
Fox Sports wrote after the incident:
"There was Serena - the tennis legend, the winner of 14 individual Grand Slams, the best player of her generation, the American girl being crowned at the All-England Club as the queen of tennis - Crip-Walking all over the most lily-white place in the world."
"She didn't do it on purpose. It was a moment of unbridled joy. She pumped her fist, jumped up and down, looked into the crowd, then did her ill-timed dance."
"You couldn't help but shake your head. It was as if Serena just couldn't seem to avoid dipping into waters of controversy even as she'd ascended to the top of her sport."
In a word, chill.
Serena's done plenty over the years to warrant criticism, but give it a rest. It was just a fun moment, a little dance move, not a pro-gang political statement.
What's next, Andy Murray climbing into the player's box after his win Sunday being spun as a commentary on Scotland's movement for Independence?

Harry Styles and Cara Delevigne: New Couple Alert?

For the record, Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson are JUST friends. The One Direction members are not dating.
For the unofficial record, however, Styles may be seeing a 19-year old model named Cara Delevigne.

The young hotties were spotted driving off in the singer's Range Rover at 1 a.m. Wednesday, following an evening together at Soho's Omega House.

If true, Delevigne would be quite the catch for Styles. She's already posted for Chanel and Stella McCartney and is considered by many to be The Next Big Beautiful Thing.

"[She has] the most beautiful face in the most engaging personality," an insider tells Heat World. "She is adorable and very talented. She also has the ability to shake up the energy in a room full of stuffy people and make people ask 'who is that girl.'"

Why might things be awkward, though, if she is getting it on with Styles?

Earlier this year, Delevigne sister, Poppy, said: “I want to sit on Harry Styles’ lap. I have a total crush on him. He walked past me at the Aquascutum show and I was salivating. I like his curly hair and he looks like a little cherub.”

Lindsay Lohan wraps up filming on another movie

It looks like Lindsay Lohan really is taking care of business as she has reportedly wrapped up filming on the set of ‘The Canyons.’
Lindsay’s rep reportedly confirmed that the actress wrapped filming this week for the “sex thriller” film, states Hollyscoop. “Lindsay was very excited to have an opportunity to work with legendary filmmaker Paul Schrader and looks forward to seeing the final film,” Lindsay’s rep, Steve Honig, commented.
Lindsay previously wrapped filming of ‘Liz & Dick’ despite a few issues here and there as she dealt with some exhaustion due to rumored long hours on set.
‘The Canyons’ was written by Bret Easton Ellis who also wrote ‘American Psycho.’

Prince William was afraid of getting caught on kiss cam with Kate Middleton

Prince William already had the most public kiss ever with his wife Kate Middleton when they got married last year, and it seems he wants to leave it at that.
William recently opened up about being worried about being caught on the kiss cam with Kate while watching the events at the Olympics, states People. “I was absolutely dreading they were going to come and show myself and my wife and that would have been very embarrassing,” William said about the kiss cam.
The two were able to avoid being on the camera while they watched Scottish cyclist Sir Chris Hoy win gold in the men’s team sprint.

Stevie Wonder to divorce after 11 years of marriage

Stevie Wonder, the blind American soul musician whose songs have provided the soundtrack to a generation, has filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage.

Stevie Wonder has filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage to Kai Millard. The couple have been leading separate lives since 2009

Stevie Wonder, the American soul musician whose songs have provided the soundtrack to a generation, has filed for divorce after 11 years of marriage.

The 62-year-old cited irreconcilable differences from fashion designer Kai Millard Morris whom he wed in September 2001.

The couple have been living separately since 2009.

Wonder, whose real name is Stevland Morris, was born blind and signed the divorce papers using two fingerprints.

He has requested joint custody of their two sons, 10-year-old Kailand and Mandla, seven.

It is not known if the couple signed a prenuptial agreement, and Wonder has accumulated a significant fortune over his 50-year career said to be $110m (£70m).
In his divorce papers, he agreed to pay financial support for his estranged wife and their children.
But he also requested that all his earnings since the separation were kept separate from the couple’s joint assets, a sign of a possible financial battle ahead.
The couple live in California where they also appear to have filed for divorce so they will have to deal with the state’s community property law.
That dictates that any assets earned during the marriage are split 50-50.
Wonder and Mrs Morris first met in 1999 at Nell’s, a New York nightclub.
She was working as a freelance art director and had been obliged to attend a party for work purposes, and when told that “a friend” wanted to meet her she almost refused.
“I said, 'I’m sorry. I’m here on business.’ I turned around and literally ran into Steve,” she has said. “Then the man said: 'This is who I wanted you to meet.’”
The couple were left alone to talk until 5am - and six months later they were engaged.
Together they led a glamorous lifestyle, flitting between their Los Angeles home and New York, singing and designing for the world’s most high profile people, and travelling the world.
Mrs Morris launched her own fashion label, Kai Milla Designs, whose fans included such luminaries as Michelle Obama and Eva Mendes until it closed two years ago.
Meanwhile Wonder, a child prodigy who went on to win 22 Grammy Awards, continued to win fans around the globe including US President Barack Obama who asked him to sign Signed, Sealed, Delivered at his inauguration.
When Wonder’s son Mandla was born, it was Nelson Mandela who chose the baby’s name.
“Nelson called the hospital after he was born and said, 'I want to name your child.’ What do you say to that? You say OK,” Mrs Morris said. “He gave us two names, one of which we couldn’t pronounce. So we chose Mandla.”
Wonder already had five children from previous relationships - he was briefly married to Motown singer Syreeta Wright in the 1970s - and the whole family clan appeared to be close.
“We don’t say stepkids. We’re all family,” Mrs Morris said in a 2007 interview. “They’re all here in town (Los Angeles), and we have a lot of fun when we go to eat at our favorite Ethiopian restaurants or celebrate the holidays.”
But the marriage was not to last.
Wonder has employed celebrity lawyer Laura Wasser, who has previously represented Britney Spears, Kim Kardashian and Maria Shriver, to help defend his interests in the divorce.
His former partners include Melody McCully and singer Yolanda Simmons with whom he had a daughter Aisha Morris, 37, also a singer, who has accompanied him on tour.
Wonder, who is known for his positive outlook on life, reportedly enjoys a good relationship with all his exes having often spoken of how "family is very important to me".
In an interview last year, he gave no indication of his marital struggles and even spoke of his desire to make his brood larger.
He said: "My children keep me very busy. Obviously I have two little ones. And before my life ends I hope to have many more. My goal is to have twins."
In another interview he has admitted that he is "always in love" but denied that he was unchivalrous when it came to women.
He has said: "I feel like I've done some things with myself to get myself better. Because I feel God will not ever give you anyone until you're ready to have that person."
Wonder has also recently faced more drama after his cousin Alpha L Walker, 38 and his girlfriend Tamara allegedly tried to extort him.
The pair are said to have tried to make him pay $5m (£3.1m) by threatening to make public a video of him which showed him in a negative way unless he gave them the money.
They were arrested in May in a sting operation and are now awaiting trial in a Los Angeles court having pleaded not guilty.

Rupert Sanders Hasn't Seen Wife Since Revealing Kristen Stewart Tryst: Source

Rupert Sanders and Liberty Ross

 Since news broke of Kristen Stewart's hook-up with Rupert Sanders, the married director of Snow White and the Huntsman, her boyfriend Robert Pattinson has been coping with heartbreak. He's not the only one.

Sanders's wife of seven years, Liberty Ross, was "devastated," a source tells PEOPLE of the model-turned-actress, who played Stewart's mother in the hit film.

"They seemed like a perfectly happy family," the source says of Ross and Sanders, who have two children. "This was devastating for her."

Though Sanders, 44, was recently spotted out wearing his wedding ring, that is no indication that Ross has forgiven her husband.

In fact, another source tells PEOPLE that the couple have not seen each other since Sanders told Ross about cheating with Stewart, 22.

"She's been focused just on her kids through this," the source says. "It's what she cares about the most."

However, the shock of the scandal is apparently fading. "Now she's really feeling strong and looks forward to resuming her life," the source says.

But that doesn't mean a reconciliation is in the works. According to the source, nothing has been decided.

Justin Timberlake-Jessica Biel Wedding: Location, Time Frame Revealed!

Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel will tie the knot at a private, luxury resort in Montana this month, sources close to the couple have told Celebuzz.
The happy couple, who have been together since 2007 with the exception of a brief breakup last year, will say “I do” at Yellowstone Club in Big Sky.
Total Recall star Biel, 30, insists she’s done “almost nothing” to plan for her big day. Maybe so, but it seems someone has taken care of it for her!

The 13,450-acre private ski-and-golf resort has become a hub for the rich and famous, including Justin Timberlake, 31, who owns a home there.
It already housed a party for the couple who celebrated their New Year’s engagement with a party for 40 friends and family earlier this year.
Now the place will become the venue for something even bigger as Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel make it official in style - their style.
“They have vacationed there many times before both in summer and winter and absolutely adore the location,” said one family source.
“It’s away from the hustle and bustle of Hollywood and it’s absolutely beautiful there ... The laid back lodge feel is totally their vibe.”

NBC Water Polo Malfunction: Nipple Slip Alert!

Good ol' NBC.
Add this to the list of the network's woes during the 2012 London Olympics: During a women’s water polo battle last week, the network aired a wardrobe malfunction.
If you can call it that.
In the Spain-U.S. game, a player for the latter had her bathing suit grabbed and yanked underwater, resulting in a nipple slip - or full-on breast - on live TV:

This water polo player's wardrobe didn't really malfunction ... it was just forcibly removed.

Good times. As NBC's admittedly awesome underwater cameras aired the intense action, they no doubt gave perceptive viewers more than they bargained for, and guaranteed themselves a nice fine from the FCC. Enjoy!

John Travolta Denies Cruise Ship Sex Assault

John Travolta is finally firing back at Fabian Zanzi, the one-time cruise ship worker who accused the Hollywood legend of sexually assaulting him in 2009.
Travolta filed legal documents yesterday claiming the employee is lying.
Fabian Zanzi claims Travolta exposed himself during a neck massage aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise, then offered to pay him $12,000 to keep it quiet.
Zanzi detailed his salacious allegations in a lawsuit back in June.

Travolta's attorney, Marty Singer, responded to the claim, admitting John was on the cruise but denying all the allegations of misconduct against him.
Singer notes that Zanzi filed a report with Royal Caribbean over the alleged incident when it happened, but failed to mention any of the sexual details.
Travolta, who was also accused of similar actions by two male masseurs this spring, wants the lawsuit dismissed and for Zanzi to pay his legal fees.
Separately, Doug Gotterba and Robert Randolph have both alleged sexual relationships with Travolta; he has denied or not responded to all claims.

Jersey Shore Season 6 to Premiere October 4

Jersey Shore Season 6 will kick off Thursday, October 4, with a second season of popular spinoff Snooki and JWoww also reportedly picked up by MTV.
It's hard to believe this will be the sixth season of debauchery from the ensemble that first graced our TV screens in early 2010. Brings a tear to your eye.
So much has changed since the early days, most notably Jionni LaValle getting Snooki pregnant and The Situation getting sober following a trip to rehab.
What can we expect in Jersey Shore Season 6?

Snooki, as we know, is expecting her first child and reportedly living in her own pad next door to the familiar cesspool, while Mike no longer drinks.
Right there, they've reduced the number of peeps boozing by a quarter and the overall drama in the house by even more. Will it still be awesome TV?
With most of the cast in relationships, there may also be less hooking up. On the flip side, JWoww and Roger may start fights if they don't get smush room dibs.
One crazy episode we will get to see is Deena Cortese getting arrested in the middle of the day for her drunken disorderliness. Good times.
Pauly and Vinny will no doubt take their burgeoning platonic man-love to new heights, new catchphrases will be created, and the Shore Store will be staffed by rich slackers.

Janet Jackson Releases Statement on Michael's Will, Slams Executors, "Relentless" Negative Publicity

Janet Jackson's attorney has released a new statement reiterating the star's concern with the executors of her late brother Michael Jackson‘s will.
The statement makes clear that Janet, who is barred from mother Katherine Jackson's home, is not motivated by money with her criticisms.
The 46-year-old, whose net work is estimated at $150 million, alleges that the executors do not have his children's best interests at heart.

Her lawyer, Blair Brown, released the following statement Friday:
“Since the loss of Michael Jackson, Janet, Randy, and Rebbie's principal concern has been and continues to be for the safety and well-being of Michael's children, their mother Katherine Jackson, and the entire family."
"Unfortunately, those people have been harmed by actions of the executors of Michael's estate, the estate's lawyer, and those installed and paid to do their bidding.”
"The effect of that notice [barring Janet, Randy and Rebbie from KJ's home] is not only is to damage fundamental family relationships, it is also to isolate Katherine Jackson from anyone questioning the validity of Michael's will."
"It is important to stress that Janet, Randy and Rebbie have all questioned the validity of the will with no financial motive whatsoever - they stand to gain nothing financially by a finding that the will is invalid."
"What will be gained by a finding of invalidity is that the executors will be replaced and the estate and the guardianship will be managed in a manner that is in the best interests of the children, which is what Michael wanted."
"The negative media campaign generated by the executors has been relentless. In recent weeks, the media received preposterous reports - all now proven to be false - of a purported kidnapping of Katherine Jackson and of physical and verbal abuse of a child."
"Janet, Randy and Rebbie will continue to press forward in their search for the truth in order to carry out the wishes of their brother Michael."
Brown is likely correct in that Michael's kids are his beneficiaries either way and that invalidating the will wouldn't do much for anyone else financially - Prince, Paris and Blanket ultimately get the money either way.
Yet it's hard to truly gauge the motives of Janet, Rebbie, Randy, Tito and Jermaine Jackson, who signed an earlier letter calling on the executors to resign.
That letter claimed Katherine had a stroke and was stressed out by the executors' actions... almost implying the executors are trying to kill Katherine.
The executors responded saying they were "saddened" by the "false and defamatory" accusations grounded in "stale Internet conspiracy theories."
Jermaine Jackson rescinded his signature from the letter earlier this week, saying his young son was heartbroken over the ban on visits to KJ's house.
Tito, whose son TJ became the kids' temporary guardian after Katherine temporarily lost custody while in Arizona, also took his name off the letter.
A judge reinstated Katherine Jackson as co-guardian with TJ.
For the time being, it looks like Janet, Rebbie and Randy Jackson are pressing on and will not be extending the same olive branch as Jermaine.

Jennifer Lopez: Irritated with Casper Smart?

they may be a unified front when it comes to malicious claims made against Casper Smart, but a new report suggests that Jennifer Lopez is growing apart from her 25-year old boyfriend.

Or wanting to, at least.
On the heels of accusations that Smart is either gay or a big fan of exotic massage parlors, insiders tell People that the former American Idol judge thinks things have moved too quickly between the couple.

"She's getting frustrated with him," an insider said of J. Lo, adding that the singer is increasingly "short-tempered when she's around him."

Still, on a professional basis, Lopez and Smart may be stuck together. He is choreographing her summer tour and starring in a reality show later this year that revolves around their working relationship.

Moreover, adds the source: "Jennifer is the kind of girl who doesn't like to be alone. Until she finds a replacement, I think, he's around."

Kristen Stewart BFF Tweets Best Wishes, Support to Sullen Star

Many Twihards may not want to hear it, especially when Robert Pattinson is rumored to be hitting the bottle extra hard these days, but Kristen Stewart is in rough shape.
Multiple sources confirm the actress is torn apart by her affair, the pain from which was evident in her initial public apology.

But while most Robsten supporters likely believe Kristen deserves everything she's feeling and experiencing, at least one friend remains in her corner.

Actress Scout Taylor Compton, with whom Stewart has been close for years, Tweeted the following messages this week:

please understand i support, care, and love my friends like you all do with yours, but also understand privacy should always be respected... wish i could take people's pain away. THAT would be my superpower... its a pain and hurt that will never be erased.

Do you care, Twilight Saga fans? Do you feel any pity at all for Stewart and the mistakes she has made? Or do you feel as if no punishment could be harsh enough for the woman who drove Robert Pattinson to despair?

Steven Tyler on American Idol: Not For Me!

When Steven Tyler departed American Idol last month, he said in a statement that he "loved every minute" of the experience.
But in a new Rolling Stone interview, the rocker sounds a very different tune.

“It was something to do while the storm blew by, to be honest,” Tyler tells the magazine, adding that he joined the panel mainly due to spats with his Aerosmith bandmates at the time.

Once he was actually on board, the singer says Idol just was “not [his] cup of tea.”

Tyler has nothing negative to say about Randy Jackson or Jennifer Lopez - or about taking home $10 million per year, we're guessing - but he really didn't enjoy criticizing aspiring artists.

“The show’s about kids and what you do to nurture their talent," he said. "They wanted me to take the piss out of the kids and I don’t have that in me. That’s not what I’m about.”

American Idol, of course has moved on from Tyler and from J. Lo. Mariah Carey has signed on, with Nick Jonas and Pharrell Williams both rumored to join her.

When Will We Next See Robert Pattinson?

So we now know where Robert Pattinson is holed up: inside the vacation home of Water for Elephants costar Reese Witherspoon.
But when will the public actually lay eyes on this smoldering superstar, whose heart was recently torn out and stomped all over by Kristen Stewart?

It's sounding more and more like August 13.

That's the date on which Cosmopolis premieres in New York City and on which Pattinson is expected to walk the red carpet. He'll then field questions from the media on the following day, despite recent rumors stating otherwise.

"Cosmopolis is a film that Robert is very proud of and looks forward to supporting," his rep said in a statement today. "No confirmed engagements have been canceled. Any reports to the contrary are inaccurate."

Caption Contest: London Olympics Style!

Welcome, readers, to a special Olympic edition of THG's Caption Contest!
We just came across this picture, and well, it speaks for itself. At least we think it should. U.S. gymnast Alicia Sacramone is looking intense!
What is she thinking or saying during the floor exercise this week?
You tell us! Just leave comment(s) below with the best caption(s) for the photo! Go to it! We will announce a winner tomorrow. Best of luck!

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Karl Lagerfeld on Pippa Middleton Face: Not a Fan!

Never one to mince words, krusty Karl Lagerfeld is at it again.
The rail-thin, 78-year-old fashion mogul caused outrage in February when he called Adele too fat. Now he's firing shots at the lovely Pippa Middleton.
He's not a fan of her face, apparently.

While Lagerfeld simply adores Prince William's wife, the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, he is less than enamored by her younger sister.
He said recently: "Kate Middleton has a nice silhouette; she is the right girl for that boy. I like that kind of woman, I like romantic beauties."
He should've stopped there, but added, "On the other hand, her sister struggles. I don't like the sister's face. She should only show her back."
Aside from being just rude and harsh, the comment is surprising on superficial grounds. Pippa Middleton is very attractive, are we wrong?

Casper Smart: Exotic Massage Parlor Attendee?!?

 

Poor, poor Jennifer Lopez.
While the singer is talking openly about possibly marrying Casper Smart, the 25-year old backup dancer has been totally betraying his gorgeous girlfriend, according to the latest issue of In Touch Weekly.
By frequenting an exotic massage parlor in New York City!

The tabloid has snapped photos of Smart allegedly exiting just such an establishment in Hell's Kitchen, where an employee named Bibi confirms she witnessed Casper entering, sticking around for about 10 minutes and then leaving.

"He is a nice man. He has strong muscles," Bibi tells the magazine, sounding like someone who has talked to Casper and maybe even seen him shirtless.

Smart and Lopez have grown quite serious in the last year or so, with insiders saying the backup dancer is totally smitten with his older ladyfriend.

But that's not how a worker at a gay peep show downstairs from the massage parlor in question sees it.

"Casper has gone to the exotic massage parlor twice this month," Don Jayasinha says.

Smart's reps actually do acknowledge that he's been on this NYC block, but they claim it was purely to get a new tattoo. Is that a believable story? You tell us, but only after hearing from the photographer who snapped the images of Casper that In Touch has published.

He says the dancer looked “relaxed” as he exited the establishment. That pretty much settles it, doesn't it?

Emma Watson Shoots Down Fifty Shades of Grey Rumor

Amid reports that Emma Watson was in discussions for the lead role of Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie, the Internet got all sorts of excited.
For no reason.
Despite rumors linking her to the hotly-anticipated project, the Harry Potter cutie says she is not in negotiations to star, nor has she even read it.
“I haven’t read the book, I haven’t a read a script, nothing,” she said.

“There are so many movies you become attached to when I’ve literally never even received a phone call or expressed interest. It was the same way with The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo - I never even saw a script!”
She adds that even some friends and family asked her about Fifty Shades of Grey since so many different "news" items popped up online.
Her response to that: “I told them just because there are 60 articles on the Internet doesn’t mean it’s any less true than if there are 3-4.”
So no Emma Watson as Ana Steele. But you can see her in The Perks of Being a Wallflower, The Bling Ring and Darren Aronofsky’s Noah soon.

And the nominees are… MTV Video Music Awards!

MTV announced the nominees for Video Music Awards, not that they even play music videos anymore, they still like to pretend from time-to-time they care about music.
Rihanna and Drake lead the nominations with five. Check out the full nominees below.
The 2012 MTV VMAs airs live September 6, 2012 at 8 p.m. ET. Vote for your favorites at MTV.com.
Video of the Year
Katy Perry, “Wide Awake”
Gotye, “Somebody That I Used To Know”
Rihanna, “We Found Love”
Drake feat. Rihanna, “Take Care”
M.I.A., “Bad Girls”

Man Tries to Swim Atlantic to Spread Olympic Spirit, Rescued at Sea Shortly After Departure

A London native on vacation in France and apparently overcome with Olympic mania had to be rescued after attempting to swim to the U.S.
The unnamed 34-year-old told friends on the beach at Biarritz that he was off to New York to "carry the Olympic spirit across the Atlantic."
That's almost 3,600 miles. He probably made it at least 1-2.

His friends thought he was joking, but knowing that he was a strong swimmer, decided to let him go, figuring he'd turn around or be rescued if needed.
The man swam beyond buoys 300 yards out to sea, past the legal limits for bathing, then continued swimming out of sight, raising their concerns.
Lifeguards called in a helicopter, which spotted him well offshore. From it, a diver dropped into the sea and urged the man to head back to France.
He replied that he was a strong swimmer and felt up to it. By that point, lifeguards arrived by boat and encouraged him to ride back with them.
Wisely, he took them up on the offer.
Laurent Saintespes, senior officer at Biarritz airbase, said, "He was a bit naive. But with the Olympics taking place in London you have to see the funny side of things."

"Female Sandusky" Sarah Jones Denies Sexual Abuse Allegations

 

Former Cincinnati Bengals cheerleader Sarah Jones, a.k.a. the female Sandusky, is firing back at her at critics and the rumors about her personal life despite a request by prosecutors for a gag order in her sexual assault case.
Once a captain of the Cincinnati Ben-Gals (get it?!) and a former high school teacher, Sarah Jones is accused of sexually abusing a student and unlawful use of electronic means to induce a minor to engage in sexual activity.

"I read on blogs that I'm the female Jerry Sandusky ... to read those things and not be able to comment, not be able to stick up for myself is not fair," said the Kenton County, Ky., resident in an interview with ABC News.
"There's blogs and postings out there that I have slept with numerous people. I married my high school sweetheart," said Jones.
"People don't know the real me. I just asked the general public to maybe hold their judgment a little bit longer until the truth comes out."
Prosecutors asked a judge for a gag order on Monday to stop Jones from talking after she went on her lawyer's radio show earlier this month.
She went on the show to refute the charges against her. Jones' lawyer, Eric Deters, filed a motion to dismiss all charges due to lack of evidence.
"They have no evidence that sexual relations of any type took place in any of the 50 United States of America," Deters told ABC station WCPO.
The judge said she would review the motions. Prosecutors, for their part, say they will be proceeding with their case against Jones as planned.
"We won't be sending out motions, we won't be going on radio shows. You will be hearing our arguments about evidence in court," said a spokesman.
Last fall, the then-26-year-old Sarah was teaching at Dixie Heights High School and accused of having sex with a 17-year-old student.
Jones' mother, Cheryl Jones – a middle school principal in the same school district - is accused of tampering with evidence in the case.
Sarah Jones resigned from her position in November 2011.
Both mother and daughter pleaded not guilty in April at their arraignment. Both Sarah and Cheryl Jones were joined by dozens of supporters.
Including the family of the alleged victim, no less. The victim's name has not been released due to his age.
"The hardest thing has been having not only me go through it, but to have my mom go through it with me," said Sarah Jones.
"It's almost kind of a guilty feeling that she is even involved in this because what has happened to her is not fair. My goal is for her charges to be dismissed."
Jones' lawyer is also demanding the prosecution be sanctioned for saying in court that Jones allegedly sent a text to the victim saying "deny everything."
The prosecution described other texts with the victim as "steamy."
"I think people are taking this whole student-teacher thing… Yes, he was a student but he was not my student," said Jones.
"He was a family friend and I am very close to his parents. Had it not been for their support it would be very difficult to get through this without them."

Conor Kennedy and Taylor Swift: Totally Dating!

Conor Kennedy may need to be on the lookout for future songs penned in his dishonor... because the 18-year old son of Robert Kennedy Jr. and Mary Kennedy is totally dating Taylor Swift!
Consider the evidence:

On July 25, Swift and Kennedy were spotted chowing down pizza in Mount Kisco, New York, walking out of the establishment"hand in hand," according to a People Magazine source.

A few days later, they dined with friends in Cape Cod, with Taylor reportedly cozying up to Conor and "smiling a lot," onlookers say.

Ironically, Swift had previously been linked to Patrick Schwarzenegger, a distant relative of Conor's, after photos captured her hanging out with Arnold's son during July 4 weekend. But she was actually spending time over that holiday with Kennedy.

On December 3, meanwhile, the connections will continue: Swift will be honored by the Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights due to her commitment to social change, notably her work against bullying and LGBT discrimination.

Nicki Minaj Pounds the Alarm in New Music Video

Nicki Minaj is back with a new music video, and she was also back in her native country of Trinidad for its filming.
The colorful artist returned to her homeland over July 4 weekend to shoot the video for "Pound the Alarm," which features fun party goers and dancers with headdresses and unusual outfits, all covered in feathers and beads.
In other words: it's a Nicki Minaj music video. Pretty standard, really. Watch now!

Snoop Lion: Snoop Dogg Unveils New Name, Reggae Focus

Snoop Dogg is now the artist formerly known as Snoop Dogg.
The rapper announced last night that he's no longer Snoop Dogg ... or a rapper. He will be focusing on creating reggae music under the name Snoop Lion!
"Rap is not a challenge to me," the Doggfather said Monday at a press event in New York City, explaining his transformation to the ... Lionfather?

"With no disrespect to other rappers, but they can't f**k with me in rap," he added.
"I've won every accolade you can in rap, they call me 'Uncle Snoop' in rap. When you're an uncle, it's time to find something new ... I want to feel like a kid again."
Thus, get ready to hear Snoop Lion roar ... or at least drop smooth, Caribbean-influenced beats on his new project called, Reincarnated.
"It's not that I want to become Snoop Dogg on a reggae track," Snoop reiterated. "I want to bury Snoop Dogg, and become Snoop Lion."
"I didn't know that until I went to the temple, where the High Priest asked me what my name was, and I said, 'Snoop Dogg.' And he looked me in my eyes and said, 'No more. You are the light; you are the lion.'"
"From that moment on, it's like I had started to understand why I was there."
It's unclear if he means that metaphorically or literally, but good to know.

Check out Snoop Lion’s debut single, “La La La,” after the jump!

Michael Phelps Wins Gold, Sets Olympic Medal Mark

It's a good day to be an American.
Within hours of the U.S. Gymnastic Team taking home the Goal Medal by a very wide margin, Michael Phelps set the record for most times on the Olympic podium.

The iconic athlete teamed with Ryan Lochte, Ricky Berens, and Conor Dwyer to take first place in the 4x200m Freestyle Relay this afternoon, giving Phelps 19 total medals over three Olympics, the most of any athlete in the history of the Games.

In addition to the all-time Olympic medal record, Phelps holds the mark for most Gold Olympic medals (15) and the record for most Golds in individual events (9).

Charlize Theron: So Mad at Kristen Stewart!

Earlier this year, in a feature for Interview magazine, Charlize Theron said of her Snow White and the Huntsman costar:
"There’s not an ounce of her anatomy that shows how to half-ass anything.”
Now, however, in light of photos that prove Rupert Sanders is intimately familiar with various ounces of Kristen Stewart's anatomy, sources say Theron is less a fan of her fellow actress.

“Charlize is absolutely fuming with Kristen for having an affair with Rupert,” an insider tells Radar Online, adding that the South African beauty is "tight" with Sanders' wife, Liberty Ross.

Theron and Stewart reportedly grew so close while filming that the former asked the latter to be her son's godmother. But she had no idea about the bond forming between Kristen and the duo's director at the time.

"[She] feels completely betrayed by the whole incident," the source adds of the Oscar winner. “It’s certainly left Charlize between a rock and a hard place, because she feels great sympathy for Liberty and the kids and yet, she has a sisterly love for Kristin."

The latest reports indicate no such confusion for Robert Pattinson. He has supposedly told Stewart to move out and a truck was spotted outside the couple's home in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Jermaine, Randy and Janet Jackson: Banned From Katherine Jackson's House!

The Jackson family feud has simmered down somewhat, but relations are still icy as four of Michael's siblings are now banned from their mom's house.
Michael Jackson's kids Prince, Blanket and Paris Jackson - subjects of a bizarre custody feud - are currently staying at Katherine Jackson's L.A. home.
The kids' cousin and temporary guardian, T.J. Jackson, has been advised by lawyers for the Michael Jackson estate on who should not be allowed in.
As such, Jermaine, Randy, Rebbie and Janet Jackson have been 86'd.

T.J.'s lawyer Charles Shultz says he's instructed the security team accordingly and his actions are "in compliance" with a judge's orders, not arbitrary.
Those on the not-allowed list were either present on July 23 "or in some way participated in the events surrounding that date," Shultz stated.
It was then that Jermaine, Randy and Janet Jackson arrived at Katherine's home and allegedly tried to physically remove Prince, Paris and Blanket.
Randy, Jermaine, Janet and sister Rebbie Jackson have been accused by some of being motivated by money to separate Katherine from the kids.
Michael's will, which left his estate to his children and provided an ample allowance to their guardian (Katherine), obviously stands in their way.
Since Michael's death in 2009, Katherine Jackson had been receiving a monthly allowance of $86,000 as guardian of Prince, Paris and Blanket.
For the time being, that sum goes to T.J. Jackson.
While the four siblings behind the failed family coup aren't allowed at the house, Shultz said they aren't forbidden from contact with their mother:
"In addition, Mrs. Jackson is completely free to talk to whomever she chooses and is free to come and go with anyone whom she chooses."
Katherine Jackson was reported missing July 22, triggering the latest chapter of this bizarre saga. Her whereabouts at that time are still unclear.
Just prior to that, five of Katherine's kids sent a letter alleging their mother is being mistreated by the executors of Michael Jackson's estate.
This triggered rumors that they even staged her kidnapping, but separating truth from fiction in this particular story is a difficult task indeed.
In any case, Friday, Katherine's attorney, Perry Sanders, told the Los Angeles Times that the 82-year-old had reunited with her grandchildren.
He said of her splitting custody with T.J.:
"[Katherine] is eager to enjoy her great relationship with these children, while deeding over some of the stressors that go with being a guardian."
While Katherine was initially "devastated' to lose guardianship, a family insider tells E! that T.J.'s temporary guardianship "is good news."
"It is not about taking [guardianship] from Katherine. They are trying to protect the kids from the other family. T.J. didn't step in to remove her."
"He stepped in because she is not there," the source adds of the 34-year-old son of Tito Jackson. "He is extremely tight with his grandmother."
While La Toya Jackson urged the family yesterday to come to a truce and put this behind them, don't expect the bad blood to end soon.

Pitbull Performs in Tiny Alaska Town, Visits Walmart After Online "Exile" Effort Goes Viral

Pitbull may call himself Mr. Worldwide, but he probably never imagined in a million years that he'd set foot in this remote corner of the planet.
The rapper met with residents at a Walmart in Kodiak, Alaska (pop. 6,310) as part of his new promotional campaign with the big-box retailer.
Earlier this summer, he had agreed to appear at the U.S. Walmart with the most "likes" on Facebook ... which spawned a viral effort to "exile" him.
Upon hearing of the contest, Boston Phoenix writer David Thorpe started a Twitter campaign to get Pitbull as far away from the mainstream as possible.
It worked. Fortunately, he was a good sport and obliged.

"Thank U Kodiak ... I am honored, truly," Pitbull Tweeted Monday along with a photo of him posing with the town's youngest resident (above).
The "Give Me Everything" rapper performed at the local Coast Guard base and posed for photos with fans, unwitting winners in this odd twist.
Pit even invited Thorpe to join him in Kodiak, which he did. "Pitbull just shouted me out in front of like... HUNDREDS of people," the writer tweeted.
"'Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer.' Sun-tzu ;)" Pit tweeted playfully in response, proving he can very much take a joke.
Walmart, meanwhile, made sure Pitbull left with some Grade A Kodiak swag - free bear repellant and bells to scare them off in the wilderness.

Cloud Atlas is visually dazzling – Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Jim Sturges, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant

Wow… just wow. This is exactly the kind of film that we claim Hollywood lacks the nerve to make and yet here it is. It’s based on an acclaimed science fiction novel. It stars the likes of Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugo Weaving, Jim Sturges, Susan Sarandon, Hugh Grant, Keith David, Jim Broadbent, and James D’Arcy.
It cost $100 million to make yet looks like it cost $500 million. It’s rated R. It runs 164 minutes. For those who claim that Hollywood doesn’t make movies for adults anymore, you kinda have a duty to check this out in three months. Warner Bros. is seemingly showing some of that old-school hands-off courage that made them my favorite major studio for most of my life, letting Tom Tykwer and the Wachowskis run wild once again. Since I have not read the 2004 book that this film is based on, I cannot say how spoiler-ish this footage is, but considering how under-the-radar this picture is 90 days before its debut, I’d argue that this is a necessary marketing tool to get people talking. Long story short, this looks spectacular and instantly shoots to the upper-realms of my ‘must-see’ list for fall/winter 2012. To be fair my secret wish is for Cloud Atlas to be so good that it causes people to reevaluate the inexplicably undervalued brilliance of Speed Racer and even (to a lesser extent) the Matrix sequels. Cloud Atlas opens on October 26th. I suppose ‘we’ll see’, but yeah, go see it regardless.

Amanda Seyfried linked to a new man

Amanda Seyfried was recently linked to Josh Hartnett, but it seems that she may have moved on from that romance.
Seyfried is now being linked to ‘Dexter’ star Desmond Harrington as the two were spotted out on a walk with her dog, states People. Both were dressed casually as they went on a hike.
Seyfried seemed happy with Hartnett earlier this year, but things seemed to quickly cool down between the two.

Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher not trying to hide

While rumors of a relationship continue to run wild, it seems that Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher don’t care what is being said about them.
The two recently attended the wrap party for his Steve Jobs biopic at the Hollywood club Duplex, states RadarOnline. Kunis and Kutcher were caught leaving the club together after months of speculation.
The two were reportedly caught showing off PDA recently as Kunis seemed to lean in to kiss Kutcher while sitting on his lap.

Katy Perry becomes new Popchips spokesperson

Katy Perry is certainly busy these days, but that doesn’t mean she doesn’t have time to take on one more project.
Perry has reportedly just been named the new spokesperson and brand ambassador for Popchips, states CNN. Along with all that, Perry is allegedly also an investor in the product.
And it seems she is more than happy to promote the product: “I was hooked after my first bite!”

Are Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart not speaking?

Everyone is still waiting to hear from Robert Pattinson after Kristen Stewart released a statement about cheating on her boyfriend with her ‘Snow White and the Huntsman’ director Rupert Sanders.
Now, it is being rumored that Pattinson has not only moved out of their home together but has also cut off contact with her, states People. The two are allegedly living separately while dealing with this situation.
However, the two will have to eventually promote their final ‘Twilight’ film so they likely can’t avoid this forever.

The Dark Night Rises continues to dominate the Box Office

In the next couple days you’re going to hear a lot about how the Aurora, Colorado shootings had some kind of negative effect on the box office this weekend. You’re going to hear about how The Dark Knight Rises is some kind of disappointment and that it surely left money on the table due to the aftermath of said mass murder. So without getting too pompous about discrediting such malarky, let’s get something out of the way right now. After ten days, The Dark Knight Rises has earned $289 million. That’s the third-best ten-day total of all-time behind only The Dark Knight ($313 million) and The Avengers ($373 million) and a good $10 million ahead of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows part II ($373 million) without the 3D advantage. Yes, the third Batman sequel dropped 60% from last weekend, but it still earned $64 million in weekend two, the sixth-biggest second weekend of all-time (The Dark Knight earned $75 million in weekend two, a 53% drop).
In short, the threequel is playing like a normal insanely anticipated but also heavily front-loaded genre sequel that has its fan-base firmly entrenched without picking up many new viewers this time around. In other words, it’s playing a bit like a Harry Potter/Twilight sequel. The Dark Knight Rises merely isn’t the pure phenomenon that The Dark Knight was, and anyone that told you it would be was probably delusional or lying. The Dark Knight was an event. The Dark Knight Rises is just a heavily-anticipated genre sequel.

Justin Bieber Raises the YouTube Bar, Sets New Goal

Justin Bieber has made it clear once again: he's not a little kid anymore.
The singer, who opened up about his beliefs on sex with Rolling Stone this month, covers the latest issue of Rolla Coaster and reiterates that his new CD was recorded with an older demographic in mind.
"I’m getting older and I want that to reflect in my album," he tells the publication. "It is just more mature and reflecting the age that I am."

Despite his massive success, Bieber also says he's constantly striving higher.

"Each time I break a record I’m always happy. With my YouTube stuff, "Baby" has more views than any video – ever. So my next goal is to reach one billion views on a video."

One billion?!? We'd scoff. But if anyone can accomplish that feat, it's the artist yanking at his shirt collar above.

Logan West Crowned Miss Teen USA

Here she is, Miss... well, Teen USA!
Logan West, a 17-year old from Southington, Connecticut took home this honor on Saturday night, defeating 15 other finalists from across the nation in a ceremony held in the Bahamas.

The first Teen USA pageant winner in that state's history, West defeated runner-up Miss Michigan Courtney Pizzimenti for the title.

Perhaps sealing Logan's fortunate fate? Her response to the question of what has been her greatest accomplishment in life. The impressive response?

When West was 14, she started a program to combat bullying in school. Way to go, Logan! And congratulations to all the finalists!

Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson: Not Speaking!

Robert Pattinson has moved out of the home he shared with Kristen Stewart, that much we already knew.
But a fresh report suggests these stars are not utilizing Skype or sending texts or even dropping any direct Facebook messages: Stewart and Pattinson are not speaking at the moment, People sources say.

The impasse, of course, is a result of Stewart's admitted affair with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders.

Pattinson has not issued any statements on the embarrassing, hurtful matter, but insiders claim he's appalled that Kristen took the scandal public and is in hiding, trying to figure out his next step.

But the star will need to come out relatively soon, and he'll need to appear alongside Stewart when he does so: Pattinson and his Twilight costar are scheduled to present together September 6 at the MTV Video Music Awards.

It's safe to assume a few people might be tuning in for that now.

Aurora Movie Theater to Pay for Victim Funeral Services

The movie theater inside which James Holmes took the lives of 12 people last Friday is offering to pay for the funerals of those lost in the massacre.

As first reported by TMZ, several services were held this week, including one for a 32-year old mother of two named Rebecca Wingo.

And insiders say the owners of Cinemark called the chapel where her funeral was being held and made it clear it would cover the expenses for Wingo and also all other victims of the tragedy.

Rebecca's mother actually turned down the offer, sources confirm, but only because the Victims Advocate Fund has already paid for everyone's main funeral expenses.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to go out to all those affected by this terrible incident.

Michael Phelps Tweets Congratulations to Ryan Lochte

Well, this is no fun.
Billed as the biggest individual rivalry at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Michael Phelps and Ryan Lochte are being all... classy with each other. Don't they know this is a competition?!?

Not long after Lochte won the Gold Medal in the 400 IM today, Phelps - who did not finish in the top three in that event for the first time since 2000 - sent a congratulatory Tweet to his countryman, writing:
Congrats to @ryanlochte ... Way to keep that title in the country where it belongs!!
The winner then replied: Thanks @MichaelPhelps I couldn't do it with out you. #USA
Phelps has six more events in front of him and needs two medals to set the all-time Olympic mark. But this race belonged to his rival.
“This is my year,” Lochte said after earning Gold. “I know it and I feel it, because I’ve put in hard work. I’ve trained my butt off for four years … and there’s no better way to start this Olympics off than getting gold.”