Sunday, 13 January 2013

Britney Spears splits with fiance


Britney Spears and fiance Jason Trawick have broken up. 

Her rep, Jeff Raymond, released a statement announcing: "Britney Spears and Jason Trawick have mutually agreed to end their one-year engagement. As two mature adults, they came to the difficult decision to go their separate ways while continuing to remain friends." 

In the statement, Britney said: "Jason and I have decided to call off our engagement. I'll always adore him and we will remain great friends." 

Added Justin: "As this chapter ends for us a new one begins. I love and cherish her and her boys and we will be close forever." 

According to US magazine, sources close to Britney have revealed she returned her $90,000, 3-carat diamond engagement ring to Justin. 

Meanwhile, TMZ reports: "Sources directly connected to the couple tell us ... Britney, who is 31, loves her boys and desperately wants more kids.  Jason, who is 41, is "in another place" and does not want to start a family -- although he loves Sean Preston and Jayden James.  We're told the former couple argued frequently about family and this ultimately proved their undoing."
Who's the bully - Kelly or Gaga?


Kelly Osbourne and Lady Gaga are officially at war. 

Last week Kelly gave an interview to Fabulous magazine saying: “I get called fat all the time. A big fat whore. Lady Gaga’s fans are the worst. They’ve said I should kill myself, that they hope I get raped. I mean it’s crazy but I’ve had this all my life and I just try and ignore it.”


"I actually think she’s a good singer but she has the worst fans in the world and you have a responsibility to stop that. I think you do anyway.”


Lady Gaga responded to Kelly's latest interview with an open letter on her website: "Everyday, through my music and public voice I choose to be positive and work towards a kinder and braver world with our community of followers. I encourage them to ignore criticism, stand up to bullies, know their own value and see that we are all the same and no one person is worth more than another. I know I’m perceived as a wild child, but in reality I am woman that deeply cares for humanity. I have empathy for you Kelly, but I feel it culturally important to note that you have chosen a less compassionate path. Your work on E! with the Fashion Police is rooted in criticism, judgment, and rating people's beauty against one another. “Appearance” is the most used reason for bullying in the world. Your show breeds negativity, and over the years has even become comedic in nature. It glorifies you and Joan Rivers pointing in the camera, laughing, and making jokes about artists and celebrities as if we are zoo animals. What about your body revolution? It used to make me truly sad when I would hear people talk about your weight when you were younger, as I was bullied too. To see you blossoming into a beautiful slender woman who makes fun of others for a living is astounding. Why not help others?"

Aaaaand that's when Kelly's mum, Sharon Osbourne, got involved, with an open letter on her Facebook page: "I am calling you a bully because you have 32 million followers hanging on your every word and you are criticizing Kelly in your open letter. Are you so desperate that you needed to make this public? ... You state “Everyday, through my music and public voice I choose to be positive and work towards a kinder and braver world with our community of followers.” Well this obviously is not translating well to your fans, as a large portion of them have not only been vile to Kelly, but also other celebrities such as Madonna, Adele and Rihanna. “You say a kinder, braver world” I don’t know what world you live in, but supporting disgraceful fan comments doesn’t fall under the words “kinder and braver.” It comes under the heading of bullshit ... A word from you would stop all the hideous, negative and vile threats from your “little monsters.” Let me know if you want to continue this debate. I’m an open playing field for you my darling."


It's not the first time the pair have stoushed, back in 2009, Kelly called Gaga a “Butterface”, saying everything “but her face” was attractive, then earlier this year slammed her for skipping the red carpet at this year’s Grammys, and speculated her weight gain was because she was pregnant. 


Evan's pregnant!


Back in November, Evan Rachel Wood tweeted: "Sorry to disappoint. But no baby on the way here"  after the paparazzi took pictures of her sporting what looked suspiciously like a baby bump.

Now she's changed her tune, with a tweet revealing: "Remember when i said, "No baby on the way here" Well, I didnt know there actually was!"

Yep, Evan and hubby Jamie Bell, who secretly married late last year, have confirmed she's pregnant. Her rep's official statement said:  "Evan Rachel Wood and husband Jamie Bell confirmed that they are expecting their first child later this year. The couple is thrilled."

Evan added on Twitter: "Thanks for all your warm wishes. We are very happy. I'm gonna be a mama!" 

Demi's latest toyboy


Demi Moore and 30-year-old restaurant owner Harry Morton have been spotted on several dates in recent weeks.

Harry -  the son of Hard Rock mogul Peter Morton - previously dated Lindsay Lohan in 2006 and was linked to Jennifer Aniston in 2010. 

A source told E! Online, who first reported the news, "They are just getting to know one another ... [Moore is] in a really good place at the moment and is hopeful about the future."


Hot pics & clicks

* Beyonce has posted a new photo of herself and daughter Blue Ivy playing at the beach.




* Rebel Wilson tweeted: "At Critic's Choice Awards tonight with the beautimous Anne Hathaway x"

* Jason Sudeikis has proposed to Olivia Wilde. She accepted and tweeted to her fans: "Thanks for all the sweet congratulatory love, friends! And may I compliment your savvy use of that nifty engagement ring emoticon."

* More cute twit pics from Mariah Carey


Julia Louis-Dreyfus turned 52 yesterday and tweeted: "Today I'm either a year older & I'm gonna lose a Golden Globe OR at least I'm nominated & I'm not dead yet."

* The New York Post reports: "Heather Graham is smoking hot — and, last night, so was her Manhattan penthouse. A blazing fire in the sexy actress’ Union Square pad was sparked when burning candles left on her bathtub ignited nearby clothes, according to FDNY officials. The fire in the 12th-floor Broadway home started at about 10 p.m. and took 45 minutes to put out. “It was candles that maybe caught some clothes that were left near the tub,” said FDNY Chief John Bley.

Thursday, 10 January 2013

Justin's big, wanky announcement



Dlisted reports: "Justin Timberlake tweeted this last night: "Thursday, January 10th, 2013 at 9:01 am PST..."
A bunch of people assumed that on January 10th, 2013 at 9:01 am PST, Justin would drop a new single featuring Beyonce and Jay-Z. But nope, on January 10th, 2013 at 9:01 am PST, Justin posted a dramatic as hell YouTube video where he announced his return to music. THIS BITCH's ego is on steroids, because he's laying it on thick. Even Jesus didn't make this kind of announcement three days before Easter. Damn. I'd expect this kind of announcement if scientists found a way to bring John Lennon and George Harrison back to life and they were starting to work on a new Beatles album. Justin is acting like our world has been in black and white ever since he stopped making music and now our world is in color again after announcing that he's giving us new songs. I know, we should be dropping to our knees and thanking him for ending this dark period in our lives. Bitch, you made "SexyBack"!  Bitch even has a countdown clock on his website. Only musical messiah Pia Zadora should be making announcements like this, not Justin Timberlake.
"The real good news here is that Justin will be too busy with making new music to act in movies. So there's that."

And the rest of the gossip universe seems to agree with him. 

Lainey, for example, bitches: "The same ego that jumped on his wife’s head on the cover of PEOPLE Magazine had to jump in on today’s action so that he could swing his cock around about it later...

"Yeah, I dropped my album news on Oscar nomination day and it was trending #1 on Twitter over Lincoln, yeah, I did."

The Bunny isn't after Hef's money!


A source has revealed to US magazine that Playboy mogul Hugh Hefner, 86, and nude model Crystal Harris, 26, signed an "ironclad" prenup before tying the knot Dec. 31.

"Harris, December 2009's Playmate of the Month, has not been added to the editor's pre-existing will. Hefner's estimated $43 million fortune is promised to "his children, the University of Southern California film school and a variety of charities," the source says."

So, why'd she do it then? WHY? 

Charlie donates $12,000 to dead pap's funeral
TMZ reports: "Charlie Sheen is covering a huge chunk of the funeral costs for the paparazzo who died while covering Justin Bieber ... cutting a $12,000 check to the photog's family ... 
"We contacted Sheen about the situation, and the actor gave us the following statement: "A tragic incident like this erases the line between the photographer and the subject. It's an unforgiving moment that begs us all to be human and work as one to prevent this in the future."

"He continues, "As parents, we are all not supposed to bury our children. My deepest condolences to the families involved."

Is Elton a dad again?
According to the New York Post: "Sir Elton John and David Furnish have welcomed their second baby via surrogate, sources tell The Post’s Los Angeles correspondent Richard Johnson. The couple are said to have had their second child with the same surrogate mother who bore their first son, Zachary, on Christmas Day 2010. Sources further said the same California-based woman — whose identity is being kept secret — also gave birth to Camille Grammer’s kids. But Elton’s rep Fran Curtis has refused to confirm or deny the new arrival. She told us, “We never discuss our clients’ personal lives,” even while she negotiates with US Weekly for another cover story."
But the singer's rep continues to deny it ... "Reports that Elton and David have had a second child are false," she told E! News.

Oscar nominations announced - Ben's shock omission

Oscars host Seth MacFarlane (who?) and Emma Stone announced this year's Oscar nominations yesterday and all anyone is talking about is Ben Affleck missing out on a nom for Best Director. 

Lainey Gossip wonders whether it means his make-nice-with-the-paps campaign is over: "But he tried so hard, Ben did, you know? He had those kids almost every day he could. And they went to art class and they danced and smiled, those adorable girls with their dimples, and they came so close... So does it stop now? Does he wave the paps away in a huff and stop shaving and wearing nice clothes?"

It's not all bad news for Ben, Argo was still one of nine films up for Best Picture. The other eight are: 
• Amour 
• Beasts of the Southern Wild 
• Django Unchained 
• Les Misérables 
• Life of Pi 
• Lincoln 
• Silver Linings Playbook 
• Zero Dark Thirty

Via People magazine, here are the nominations for the other major categories ...

Best Actor 
• Bradley CooperSilver Linings Playbook 
• Daniel Day-Lewis, Lincoln 
• Hugh JackmanLes Misérables 
• Joaquin Phoenix, The Master 
• Denzel Washington, Flight

Best Actress 
• Jessica Chastain, Zero Dark Thirty 
• Jennifer Lawrence, Silver Linings Playbook 
• Emmanuelle Riva, Amour 
• Quvenzhané Wallis, Beasts of the Southern Wild 
• Naomi WattsThe Impossible 

Supporting Actor
• Alan Arkin, Argo 
• Robert De Niro, Silver Linings Playbook 
• Philip Seymour Hoffman, The Master 
• Tommy Lee Jones, Lincoln 
• Christoph Waltz, Django Unchained

Supporting Actress
• Amy AdamsThe Master 
• Sally Field, Lincoln 
• Anne HathawayLes Misérables 
• Helen Hunt, The Sessions 
• Jacki Weaver, Silver Linings Playbook

Best Director 
• Michael Haneke, Amour 
• Ang Lee, Life of Pi 
• David O. Russell, Silver Linings Playbook 
• Steven Spielberg, Lincoln 
• Benh Zeitlin, Beasts of the Southern Wild

For the complete list of nominations, click here

Aussie Oscar joy

Sooooo cool to see Jackie Weaver nominated for Best Supporting Actress in Silver Linings Playbook. She told the Los Angeles Times: "This happening to me was the last thing I expected. Honestly. It's such a great lineup this year. I didn't think I had a chance, and I'm so thrilled. I was watching it on television. I couldn't sleep. I think it might have been because it was a long plane trip, so I turned the TV on and there I was. I did shout out something quite unprintable. Just an expletive." 

Meanwhile, Hugh Jackman told US magazine: "I hadn't planned to listen live to the announcements, but when I got into the car this morning to go to work, the driver had the nominations streaming as they were being broadcast. To be honest, it's very exciting but all a bit surreal, and it hasn't fully sunk in yet. This is a brilliant awards year that has been defined by an eclectic list of stories that have been told by incredibly talented and courageous filmmakers, and it's an honor to be mentioned in the same sentence as the other nominees in the Best Actor category. Having hosted the show, I have seen so many different sides of the Oscars, but to be an actual nominee is something I never would have dreamed possible."

Hot pics & clicks



* Amy Poehler and Tina Fey suggest playing a drinking game while they host the Golden Globes. The rules are drink "any time an actress cries in a speech, drink. Any time you see a person actively not listening to someone onstage, drink." Amy added: 'Any time someone says, "I didn’t prepare anything!” before Tina chipped in: 'Any time anyone thanks Harvey Weinstein, eat a meatball sub!'


* You won't believe how alike Reese Witherspoon and her daughter look in this pic - more twin sisters than mother and daughter!


* Lindsay Lohan's been accused of stealing again. I'm so over it, I can't even be bothered giving details. But click here if you want to know more. 


* Here's Beyonce's new GQ cover. She ends the interview inside with these amusing words: "I now know that, yes, I am powerful. I'm more powerful than my mind can even digest and understand." Ah, celebrities, they make me giggle. 


George Clooney and Rande Gerber have teamed up to launch Casamigos tequila and have even made a TV commercial to publicise it, filmed at one of George’s homes. The ad shows George and Rande bed-swapping with their partners,  Stacy Keibler and Cindy Crawford. Yep, it's pretty pervy. Check it out here


* Gwyneth Paltrow reveals on her website, Goop: "We are just back from an amazing (and sadly short) holiday at Sugar Beach- A Viceroy Resort in St Lucia. It was heaven."


Wednesday, 9 January 2013

How Scientology seduced Tom Cruise



The Hollywood Reporter has published a fascinating excerpt from a new tell-all book about how Scientology seduced Tom Cruise, written by Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Lawrence Wright.

Apparently Tom and Nicole Kidman had started to drift away from the church in the mid-’90s, before filming Eyes Wide Shut and there was a frantic scramble to win him back.


David Miscavige - Scientology's head since L. Ron Hubbard's death - blamed Nicole "and viewed her as a gold digger who was faking Scientology ... Miscavige was hopeful that if they portrayed Nicole Kidman as a Suppressive Person, Cruise could be peeled away from her."

Here are Lainey Gossip's favourite bits from the article (the excerpt is REALLY long, I'll get back to you if she's missed anything): "Like, did you know he [Tom] used to sit in a car outside Home Depot watching people coming in and out as part of a Xenu exercise to, erm, read their emotional state?
And that he lobbied Tony Blair on behalf of the Church to relax tax laws on Scientology in England? That he tried to get Scientology educational models included in Bush’s No Child Left Behind programme? That he based his character in A Few Good Men on DAVID MISCAVIGE....?
"This is the best part of it all: the Cruise-Miscavige subtext (to me at least). Miscavige behaved like a man with a mega crush. Wright doesn’t come out and say it straight up but, ahem, the way he describes it, Tom and David act like life partners, apparently believing that they are the only two deserving of each other. Here’s an example...
"When Tom and Nicole were together, Miscavige went out of his way to try and redesign the Scientology Gold Base and turn it into a romantic utopia so that Tom could run through a tall grass meadow holding Nicole’s hand..."

Courtney's botox confesson

Courtney Cox, 48, admits to using Botox and other anti-ageing treatments in the premiere issue of New You magazine.

"You know what, I'm game for anything. I'm very open to trying to prolong the inevitable," she confesses. "I'm a big laser believer - I really think they are the wave of the future. I just did Ulthera, which is supposed to produce collagen, and I'm about to do Fraxel, which will get rid of all these brown spots off my arms, chest and face."

And she's not looking forward to turning 50 in 2014. "That's gonna be brutal. I'm not that interested in that! That sounds different. It feels different. I think it's hard, the fact that there's a certain age that we can't have kids anymore. My doctor told me today that he just delivered a baby and the woman was 48.  It's like, that's awesome, but it's rare. It's a miracle, you know?"


Rosie's new bub

Rosie O'Donnell has revealed via Twitter that she's a mum again at age 50: "we r thrilled to announce the arrival of r daughter Dakota"

Rosie already has four children (BlakeVivienneParker and Chelsea) from her marriage with Kelli Carpenter.

Her current partner is Michelle Rounds. The couple married in June 2012, days before Michelle underwent surgery for desmoid tumours.


Lindsay's dad threatens to sue her mum

TMZ reports: "Michael Lohan is threatening ex-wife Dina Lohan -- either stop accusing him of rape, or face his legal wrath.

Michael's attorney just sent a cease-and-desist letter to Dina -- following a recent interview in which Dina claimed Michael raped her during a coke binge in 1990.

In the letter, Michael's attorney calls Dina's allegations "false, defamatory, and unlawful."


Hot pics & clicks


* Miley Cyrus has tweeted a pic of herself in bed with Harry Styles ... In case anyone might get the wrong idea, she explains in the caption: 'In no way do I want Harry. No offense. I'm sure that'll be a story now 2. I'm happily engaged. Just got saucy with a cardboard cut out."


* Hilary Duff has tweeted a pic from her pilates class, with the caption: ‘Nice stretch... Mmm.’

* Page Six is reporting that Justin Bieber's parting words to Selena Gomez during their most recent break up in Mexico were: “Don’t let the door hit you on the way out.”