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Beyonce family talk: Blue Ivy ‘needs some company’

Monday, May 6th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

Beyoncé has plans to add to her family.

The music superstar took a break during a tour stop in London to talk with Good Morning America‘s Amy Robach about her role as Queen Tara in the animated film EPIC, out May 24.

In the interview that aired Monday, she tells Robach that when she worked on the film, “I was actually pregnant at the time. And I thought, ‘You know, by the time this comes out my daughter will … understand it’s my voice and what an incredible, cool point.’ “

Music mogul Jay-Z’s wife explained that she would like to add to her brood.

“I would like more children,” said big sis to performer Solange Knowles. “I think my daughter needs some company. I definitely love being a big sister.”

The GMA segment aired two days after Beyoncé brought 15-month-old Blue Ivy Carter on stage during a performance of Irreplaceable in London. The child was wearing headphones to protect her ears.

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Honey Boo Boo’s parents exchange vows

Sunday, May 5th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

June Shannon, aka Mama June, of TLC’s Here Comes Honey Boo Boo and Sugar Bear exchanged vows in front of family and friends Sunday.

TMZ reported earlier that a “wedding invitation” was sent to guests saying that “June Shannon and Mike Thompson have chosen the first day of their new life together” as May 5, 2013.

While guests were encouraged to wear “full redneck attire,” the invitation did specify that “No cellphones, cameras, or outside video taping will be allowed.”

Honey Boo Boo (Alana Thompson, 7), wearing bright orange and red, and big sisters Pumpkin, Chickadee and Chubbs, joined mom Shannon, 33, and dad Thompson, 41, in their Georgia backyard for a ceremony to celebrate their love, reports People.com.

“The day was very special mostly because my girls were able to take part in it,” Shannon tells People. “I felt like it was important for them to see this moment and celebrate my love for Sugar Bear.”

Coinciding with Cinco de Mayo, the reception was more like a fiesta than a fancy affair.

“My sister baked the cake, and we spent most of the money on barbecue,” Shannon tells People. “We stayed true to our roots and made the focus on the family and my commitment to Sugar Bear. You can definitely plan an event on a budget!”

Honey Boo Boo returns for a new season in July.

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‘Teen Mom’ star Farrah Abraham sells sex tape

Monday, April 29th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

MTV’s Teen Mom star Farrah Abraham has found a buyer for her adult film: Vivid Entertainment.

That news broke Monday, the same day that her lawyer went to court to enter a not guilty plea in court to charges resulting from a DUI arrest last month in Nebraska. She is charged with aggravated DUI, refusal to take a field test and disorderly conduct, reports TMZ.

“I’m happy to confirm that we have purchased it,” Vivid Entertainment’s Steve Hirsch said in a statement on the company’s website. “We went after this movie as vigorously as any sex tape we’ve ever pursued. We felt it was definitely worth it, not only because of Farrah’s popularity, but because the footage itself is amazing.”

Hirsch went on to say that “Farrah’s looks remind me of a young Kim Kardashian, and we all know how her story turned out.”

TMZ reports that the purchase was in the high six figures.

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‘Young and Restless’ star Jeanne Cooper leaves hospital

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

Daytime soap opera fans are happy to hear that veteran actress Jeanne Cooper, aka the raspy-voiced Katherine Chancellor on The Young and The Restless, has been released from a Los Angeles hospital.

Cooper, 84, was admitted to the hospital April 12. No details have been released about the nature of her condition, but it was then that her son, Corbin Bernsen, first tweeted that something was amiss.

Bernsen, who is a regular on USA Network’s Psych, has been posting updates about his mother’s progress in the hospital on Twitter since she was admitted.

On Saturday, he tweeted that she would be leaving the facility and on Sunday morning, he posted a tweet with a link to a photo of her being wheeled out of the hospital.

Cooper’s Young and Restless co-stars have been sending their support to the Emmy-winning actress, as well. Eric Braeden, who plays Victor on the CBS soap, posted about visiting her in the hospital and noted the presence of her family there.

Copyright © 2013 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

‘Young and Restless’ star Jeanne Cooper leaves hospital

Sunday, April 28th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

Daytime soap opera fans are happy to hear that veteran actress Jeanne Cooper, aka the raspy-voiced Katherine Chancellor on The Young and The Restless, has been released from a Los Angeles hospital.

Cooper, 84, was admitted to the hospital April 12. No details have been released about the nature of her condition, but it was then that her son, Corbin Bernsen, first tweeted that something was amiss.

Bernsen, who is a regular on USA Network’s Psych, has been posting updates about his mother’s progress in the hospital on Twitter since she was admitted.

On Saturday, he tweeted that she would be leaving the facility and on Sunday morning, he posted a tweet with a link to a photo of her being wheeled out of the hospital.

Cooper’s Young and Restless co-stars have been sending their support to the Emmy-winning actress, as well. Eric Braeden, who plays Victor on the CBS soap, posted about visiting her in the hospital and noted the presence of her family there.

Copyright © 2013 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

Vince Vaughn, wife expecting Baby No. 2

Saturday, April 27th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

Vince Vaughn has more reason to celebrate this summer.

The actor, whose comedy The Internship is out in June, and wife Kyla are expecting Baby No. 2 in August.

Vaughn, 43, broke the happy news on the set of The Ellen DeGeneres Show. The episode airs Monday.

“We’re very excited,” the comedic actor tells DeGeneres. He and his real estate agent wife have been married since January 2010 and have a daughter, Locklyn Kyla, who is 2.

The Internship reunites Vaughn with his Wedding Crashers costar Owen Wilson.

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Witherspoon ‘deeply embarrassed’ about arrest

Monday, April 22nd, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

Reese Witherspoon is facing disorderly conduct charges in Atlanta after a traffic stop involving her husband, Jim Toth.

A Georgia State Police incident report says that an officer observed that a car driven by Witherspoon’s husband was failing to stay in its lane, according to the Associated Press. The officer writes that Witherspoon disobeyed orders to stay in the car while he performed a field sobriety test on Toth. After she refused to return to the vehicle, she was handcuffed and arrested. The officer says that Witherspoon asked him “Do you know who I am?”

According to Variety, Witherspoon also resisted when the officer grabbed her arm to place handcuffs on her.

Witherspoon and Toth were released from jail early Friday morning, and a court appearance is scheduled for Monday morning but the two are not required to attend.

Witherspoon released a statement late Sunday apologizing for her behavior.

“I clearly had one drink too many and I am deeply embarrassed about the things I said,” Witherspoon said. “It was definitely a scary situation and I was frightened for my husband, but that is no excuse. I was disrespectful to the officer who was just doing his job. I have nothing but respect for the police and I’m very sorry for my behavior.”

Witherspoon is in Atlanta filming The Good Lie. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that production of the movie continued Saturday.

Copyright © 2013 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

Patton Oswalt rages against Boston bombers

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

Patton Oswalt’s Facebook rage against the terror of the Boston bombings has gone viral.

The comic actor, who was the voice of Remy in 2007′s Ratatouille, posted a note that resonated.

He said:

“I remember, when 9/11 went down, my reaction was, ‘Well, I’ve had it with humanity,’ ” he recalled of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

“But I was wrong. I don’t know what’s going to be revealed to be behind all of this mayhem. One human insect or a poisonous mass of broken sociopaths.

“But here’s what I DO know. If it’s one person or a HUNDRED people, that number is not even a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of a percent of the population on this planet. You watch the videos of the carnage and there are people running TOWARDS the destruction to help out … So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety misogyny, hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think, ‘The good outnumber you, and we always will,’ ” he continued.

And among other star reaction Monday:

Blue Bloods actor Donnie Wahlberg used Twitter to ask for help to make sure his fellow New Kids on the Block bandmate Joey McIntyre, who was running the Boston Marathon, was OK.

McIntyre was. In fact, he tweeted, “There was an explosion by the finish line about 5 minutes after I finished- I’m ok but I’m sure there are many hurt.”

Many celebrities were quick to react to the news of the explosions at the race’s finish line.

Here are some examples of what they were saying on Twitter:

Donnie Wahlberg: “Going to be off twitter for a while today. Many friends and loved ones to check in on. Please #PrayforBoston and all those impacted by this.”

Ben Affleck: “Such a senseless and tragic day. My family and I send our love to our beloved and resilient Boston.”

Mindy Kaling: “My heart aches for my hometown.”

Justin Timberlake: “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the city of Boston and all of those affected by this terrible incident”

Simon Cowell: “Watching the news. Horrendous. Please god no more bombs. Stay safe America”

Miley Cyrus: “Sending peace & many blessings to Boston”

Rainn Wilson: “Just heard about Boston. Unbelievably sad. So horrific. What monsters.”

Rob Lowe: “Prayers for Boston. Patriots Pride.”

Bette Midler: “Terrible news out of Boston. But before we jump to conclusions about the perps, we should wait; too many crazies (with agendas) to count.”

Tyra Banks: “I’ve spent a lot of time in Boston so it holds a special place in my heart…so my heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy.”

Alicia Keys: “Shaken… My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Boston and those affected by this tragedy.”

Elizabeth Hurley: “Horrific news from Boston. Truly shocking…”

Ellen DeGeneres: “Let’s all send our thoughts, our prayers and our energy to the people injured in Boston. My heart is with you.”

Dylan McDermott: “Love & Prayers to everyone in Boston..”

Cheryl Burke: “My thoughts and prayers go out to everybody in Boston!!”

Michael Chiklis: “To all my people back home. Please let me know that you are alright.”

Jim Gaffigan:“My prayers go out to the people hurt in the Boston explosions.”

Pink: “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the explosions in Boston.”

Copyright © 2013 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.

Patton Oswalt rages against Boston bombers

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013

Source: USA TODAY

Patton Oswalt’s Facebook rage against the terror of the Boston bombings has gone viral.

The comic actor, who was the voice of Remy in 2007′s Ratatouille, posted a note that resonated.

He said:

“I remember, when 9/11 went down, my reaction was, ‘Well, I’ve had it with humanity,’ ” he recalled of the 2001 terrorist attacks.

“But I was wrong. I don’t know what’s going to be revealed to be behind all of this mayhem. One human insect or a poisonous mass of broken sociopaths.

“But here’s what I DO know. If it’s one person or a HUNDRED people, that number is not even a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of a percent of the population on this planet. You watch the videos of the carnage and there are people running TOWARDS the destruction to help out … So when you spot violence, or bigotry, or intolerance or fear or just garden-variety misogyny, hatred or ignorance, just look it in the eye and think, ‘The good outnumber you, and we always will,’ ” he continued.

And among other star reaction Monday:

Blue Bloods actor Donnie Wahlberg used Twitter to ask for help to make sure his fellow New Kids on the Block bandmate Joey McIntyre, who was running the Boston Marathon, was OK.

McIntyre was. In fact, he tweeted, “There was an explosion by the finish line about 5 minutes after I finished- I’m ok but I’m sure there are many hurt.”

Many celebrities were quick to react to the news of the explosions at the race’s finish line.

Here are some examples of what they were saying on Twitter:

Donnie Wahlberg: “Going to be off twitter for a while today. Many friends and loved ones to check in on. Please #PrayforBoston and all those impacted by this.”

Ben Affleck: “Such a senseless and tragic day. My family and I send our love to our beloved and resilient Boston.”

Mindy Kaling: “My heart aches for my hometown.”

Justin Timberlake: “My thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the city of Boston and all of those affected by this terrible incident”

Simon Cowell: “Watching the news. Horrendous. Please god no more bombs. Stay safe America”

Miley Cyrus: “Sending peace & many blessings to Boston”

Rainn Wilson: “Just heard about Boston. Unbelievably sad. So horrific. What monsters.”

Rob Lowe: “Prayers for Boston. Patriots Pride.”

Bette Midler: “Terrible news out of Boston. But before we jump to conclusions about the perps, we should wait; too many crazies (with agendas) to count.”

Tyra Banks: “I’ve spent a lot of time in Boston so it holds a special place in my heart…so my heart goes out to all affected by this tragedy.”

Alicia Keys: “Shaken… My thoughts and prayers are with the city of Boston and those affected by this tragedy.”

Elizabeth Hurley: “Horrific news from Boston. Truly shocking…”

Ellen DeGeneres: “Let’s all send our thoughts, our prayers and our energy to the people injured in Boston. My heart is with you.”

Dylan McDermott: “Love & Prayers to everyone in Boston..”

Cheryl Burke: “My thoughts and prayers go out to everybody in Boston!!”

Michael Chiklis: “To all my people back home. Please let me know that you are alright.”

Jim Gaffigan:“My prayers go out to the people hurt in the Boston explosions.”

Pink: “Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone affected by the explosions in Boston.”

Copyright © 2013 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Co. Inc.