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Tuesday, August 7, 2012

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.
Kendall Jenner Close Up
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.

Monday, August 6, 2012

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:
Michael Phelps, Girlfriend Megan Rossee
"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. (AFP)
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.
Go Batman!
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 ...
Ryan Lochte DrunkRyan Lochte Partying
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.
Lindsay Lohan's TeethC. Sheen Photo
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.
Sharon Osbourne on America's Got Talent
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.
Gabby Douglas Hair
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:
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?

Sunday, August 5, 2012

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.
Harry Styles Picture
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.

Saturday, August 4, 2012

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 to 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 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!
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel in Love
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:
NBC Water Polo Nipple Slip
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.
John Travolta on Red Carpet
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?
Jersey Shore Cast: Season 4
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.
Janet Jackson Cleavage
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.
J. Lo and Casper
"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.
The Kristen Stewart Smirk
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?

Wednesday, August 1, 2012

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.
Steven Tyler on Stage
“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?
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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.
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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!
Jennifer Lopez Betrayed!
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?