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  • Paris Hilton Is All About Madonna and ’50 Shades of Grey’ For Her New Music Video

    Paris Hilton is all about Madonna and 50 Shades of Grey for her new music video.

    The hotel heiress, who likes to diversify in her career, which includes singing, fashion, DJ-ing and a whole slew of other interests.

    Her latest endeavor is a new music video for her single High off My Love.

    The video has a definite S&M vibe about it, which Paris Hilton says was inspired by the sexy book and film.

    “I always love Madonna’s Justify My Love, so I did the video with that in mind. Also I like 50 Shades of Grey, so it’s a mixture of both… It’s so good, it’s so gorgeous,” she gushed about the music video to British edition of OK! magazine.

    “It [Paris’ music video] has an S&M vibe, outfits, just a bunch of male models making out, like, sexual,” said the magazine about the video.

    Paris Hilton, 34, who is currently single, wanted the song and video to capture the feelings that falling in love inspires.

    “I was in Miami writing the song and I wanted it to be about love and how it makes you feel alive, high, good and amazing,” she smiled.

    “So that’s why I came up with the track, and I wanted to do something different to my other videos.”

    Paris Hilton has dated Benji Madden and Jared Leto, among others, in the past. She most recently broke up from 23-year-old model last July. However, that hasn’t kept her from reflecting on love and to keep optimistic about her love life in the future.

    While Paris continues to enjoy the single life, her 31-year-old sister Nicky Hilton is busy planning her wedding to James Rothschild. Paris will serve as her sister’s maid of honor and has said she’s busy dreaming up a special bachelorette party.

  • Kelly Rutherford Wins Long, Bitter Custody Battle, Will Monico Abide By the Ruling?

    Kelly Rutherford has won her long custody battle for her children and a judge has ordered that the children be returned to Rutherford in the United States.

    After a six-year battle, Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford was granted temporary custody of her two children, eight-year-old Hermes, and sister Helena, 6, who have been living in France and Monaco with their father since 2012.

    After a bitter divorce, Kelly Rutherford and Daniel Giersch went their separate ways.

    Kelly Rutherford was three months pregnant with Helena when she filed for divorce.

    On Friday a judge ruled that the children must return to Los Angeles, and that their mother will keep their passports, according to People magazine.

    Kelly Rutherford told People that her ex would not allow her to see the kids after she arrived in France for her latest trip last week unless she gave their US passports to someone his legal team called “a neutral person,” which turned out to be one of his attorneys.

    It is unclear whether France and/or Monaco will abide by the California judge’s ruling.

    “We are ecstatic, and hopeful that Monaco will respect the California court’s ruling and send the children home. It has long been our position that Monaco has no jurisdiction because Hermes and Helena, as American citizens, have an absolute right to live in their own country,” Rutherford’s lawyer Wendy Murphy told People. “If the citizenship shoe were on the other foot and these children were citizens of Monaco, I have no doubt the United States would respect their right to reside in Monaco.

    “Monaco officials know that sending the children back to America is the right thing to do. I’m looking forward to the happy reunion of the children not only with their mother, but also with their country!”

    What do you think about Kelly Rutherford’s win?

  • Monica Lewinsky Joins a Slew Of Celebrities To Support Fat-Shamed ‘Dancing Man’ Sean O’Brien

    Monica Lewinsky was just one of a slew of celebrities to celebrate Sean O’Brien, the man known as the “Dancing Man” who was cyber-bullied on the 4chan website, at an epic party in Los Angeles on Saturday..

    Musician Hope Leigh and writer Cassandra Fairbanks decided throw a huge huge party for Sean O’Brien in the wake of fat-shaming. After seeing the photo that went viral of the man who loves to dance, they flew him out from London to Los Angeles Saturday for a dance party in his honor.

    Sean O’Brien’s plight came to the attention of celebrities after 4chan posted a photo of him dancing, with the caption, “Spotted this specimen trying to dance the other week. He stopped when he saw us laughing.”

    The photo went viral.

    On Saturday, the surprises for Sean just kept coming in the form of Hollywood celebrities, including Monica Lewinsky, Moby, Andrew W.K, who wanted to show their support to the anti-bullying movement.

    “Keep that in mind. As we’re going through life, we encounter hardship,… adversity, we don’t turn against them,” Andrew said on the stage to address bullying issue. “We don’t let them hurt us who use them to make ourselves better, bigger and stronger people.”

    Pharrell Williams taped a message that was shown during the event.

    “When that first came out and they were teasing you, I bet you thought, ‘Man, this is not cool.’ But there was a miracle in it. Because some people saw it, and those people decided that they needed to stand up for not only you, but for anyone in your position that just wants to trust themselves and is criticized or ridiculed for it,” said Pharrell Williams. “And they did the exact opposite – they wanted to encourage you to dance more, dance free.”

    After Pharrell’s message, Moby began a DJ performance, and that’s when the party really got started as partygoers took to the dance floor.

    Monica Lewinsky, who is part of anti-bullying group Bystander Revolution, presented $30,000 check to the Trevor Project, PACER’s National Bullying Prevention Center, Cybersmile, and Kidscape.

    “Sean was brave – he stepped forward and said, ‘I am dancing man.’ We’re here tonight to celebrate Sean… celebrate dancing understanding compassion and bravery,” Monica Lewinsky told the partygoers.

    Sean O’Brien danced the night away and said it was a night to remember.

    “I’ve never danced so much, it’s been the best night of my life, unbelievable,” he gushed.

    The after-glow from the party continued as Sean O’Brien took to Twitter to express his joy and gratitude.

    “A last massive thanks to all those who were there last night to help make it so memorable,” he wrote. “and everyone who has supported and followed for last two months to help make it happen. So much love in the world @DanceFreeMvmt.” The event apparently was able to restore faith in humanity amid the growing number of hatred and troll in social media.

  • Judge Judy Offers Powerful, Emotional Commencement Speech to Shiprock High School Graduates

    Judge Judy Sheindlin shed her usual harsh, no-nonsense persona fans of her courtroom reality show are accustomed to in order to offer words of encouragement to graduating seniors at Shiprock High School in New Mexico.

    In a 20 minute commencement speech, Judge Judy offered some personal advice on how to succeed.

    “Number one — and I want you to emblaze this on your brain — you only have one chance to make a first impression,” Judge Judy told the graduating students.

    Judge Judy continued to share words of wisdom on the importance of hard work.

    “A combination of tenacity and luck brought me here today,” Judge Judy said. “I was an unremarkable student with passable looks and a direct personality. Nothing in my early childhood suggested to anyone — except maybe my father — that one day I would be standing here and be known simply as Judge Judy.”

    The judge agreed to speak at the high school as part of a Facebook contest sponsored by Judge Judy. Shiprock senior Alexus Uentille, 18, won the contest after submitting an essay that prompted the judge to travel to New Mexico from her home in Connecticut.

    “Quite frankly I was hoping that we would find some school closer and more geographically suitable to where I live,” Judge Judy told ET. “But then I started to go through the letters, and the letter from Alexus was compelling. She said so many movies are made here because they use that wonderful shiprock. So many people come and use the land, but so few of the people that come — the celebrities that come — stayed and spoke to the kids about how to realize their dreams and be successful.”

    Uentille’s speech highlighted many of the difficulties facing the young men and women of the school.

    “It’s time that we as Navajo youth get the encouragement that we deserve,” said Uentille in her speech.

    Judge Judy ended her speech with words the 117 graduates can live by.

    “Never let anyone or anything define your value or limit your dream,” Judge Judy said. “There are only [two] things guaranteed in your life, your entrance and your exit. In between is the journey and my wish for all of you is that your journey be a walk in beauty. May you all walk in beauty. Congratulations!”

  • Rachael Farrokh: 40-Pound Anorexic Actress Pleas For Her Life

    Rachael Farrokh, 37, weighs only 40 pounds, the result of a 10-year battle with anorexia.

    In an attempt to save her own life, Rachael Farrokh posted a video to YouTube begging for help. She and her husband, Rod Edmondson, have also launched a GoFundMe page that has raised more than $140,00 for her medical costs.

    Rachael Farrokh, an actress by trade, took to social media for help after she said she had exhausted all other options.

    “My name’s Rachael. I need your help,” she says in the YouTube video. “In order for us to get there — and I’m not one to ever ask for help — I need your help. We need your help. Otherwise, I don’t have a shot, and I’m ready to get better. So please, if there’s anything you can do to save my life, please click this link that you’ll see and do anything you can. Anything will help.”

    Rachael Farrokh’s husband wrote on the GoFundMe page that hospitals have refused to treat his wife because she doesn’t meet minimum weight requirements.

    According to the site, Farrokh has undergone blood transfusions, blood clots, edema and has suffered heart, liver and kidney failure. “She is at a critical point. … Her days are limited if we don’t take action immediately,” he writes.

    Initially, Farrokh, who lives in San Clemente, California, hoped to raise enough money for treatment at the ACUTE Center for Eating Disorders at the Denver Health Medical Center.

    “My doctor wants me to stay here (in California) and is bringing the hospital basically to my bedside,” Rachael Farrokh said Friday. “I’ll have a doctor, a registered nurse, therapist and other specialist treat me from home. My eating disorder doctor has set all of this up for me.

    “She actually has provided even extra care because right now she doesn’t think it’s safe for me to make the travel across country to a treatment center. We are trying to build up to that point to travel to a specialized treatment center like Denver Health.”

    Rachael Farrokh will be required to slowly increase her calorie intake in increments of 25 calories.

    “What people don’t understand is I can’t just eat a cheeseburger because it could kill me,” she said. “We have already started. It’s going OK. I have good days and bad days just like anyone. What kept me really up and fired right now is the love and support and motivation from everyone who has reached out to me — thousands of people. I had a bulimic girl tell me she pulled her head out of the toilet and (sought) treatment after seeing my story.”

    Rachael Farrokh said she is resigned to the reality that she may not be saved, but she wants to help others by bringing light to her affliction.

    “I want to bring awareness to this disease because it’s going unnoticed and there’s a lot of shame around eating disorders right now,” Rachael Farrokh said. “It’s inspiring me to want to get better — I want my struggle to help other women know that they aren’t alone. This terrible disease should not be kept in the closet of shame.”

  • Katie Holmes Not All That Keen On a ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Reunion — ‘I Don’t Want Them to Grow Up’

    Katie Holmes is not all that eager to see a reunion or reboot of Dawson’s Creek any time soon.

    The 36-year-old actress told Yahoo! Style that there are no plans for a Dawson’s Creek reunion and doesn’t want to revisit the characters all grown up.

    “I don’t know, does it work today?” Holmes told fashion editor Joe Zee. “I don’t want them to grow up. You know, it’s kind of like your parents — they never get out of their fifties, that’s where they are.”

    When we last left the Dawson’s crew, which included Joey (Katie Holmes), Leery (James Van Der Beek), Jen Lindley (Michelle Williams), Pacey Witter (Joshua Jackson), and Jack McPhee (Kerr Smith), among others, they were in their mid-20’s. The finale in 2003 actually fast-forwarded from college to seeing the characters out in the world.

    In the finale of the series, Katie Holmes‘ character was living in New York City as a book editor. She eventually chose Pacey over Dawson.

    “We just did it, we all enjoyed it,” Katie Holmes said of the five years she spent on the show. “It was of a certain time, it was pre-Internet. There was an innocence there.”

    Just because she is not all that keen for a reunion doesn’t mean Katie Holmes doesn’t enjoy running into her former cast mates from time to time.

    When asked if she sees her cast mates, Katie Holmes responded, “Every now and then…. I just saw Michelle, I just saw her in Cabaret, she was amazing. So we all run into each other now and then.”

  • Jennifer Aniston Makes Rare Appearance On Social Media For a Day

    Jennifer Aniston is not exactly a social media aficionado. In fact, it’s rare that the former Friends star makes an appearance in the Instagram, Facebook and Twitter world.

    However, on Thursday, Jennifer Aniston spent the day on Instagram sharing captured moments as she went about her day.

    Although fans would probably love to see more of the 46-year-old beauty, it was a treat to get a glimpse of Jennifer’s daily routine and favorite things.

    After being introduced by her product line, Living Proof, Jennifer Aniston shared a slew of photos that truly highlighted her penchant for fitness and healthy eating.

    Jennifer Aniston began her day on Instagram with a photo of her breakfast. Not only does it look yummy, it definitely is health-perfect.

    Special treat for our Instagram fans: our own Jen Aniston is taking over our feed for the day. Take it away, Jen!

    A photo posted by Living Proof (@livingproofinc) on

    Good morning, Instagram!

    A photo posted by Living Proof (@livingproofinc) on

    After her healthy breakfast, Jennifer Aniston grabbed her pup for a workout.

    A little barre work with my beauty

    A photo posted by Living Proof (@livingproofinc) on

    Jennifer even jumped on the throw back Thursday bandwagon, sharing a vintage photo of the actress back when she was a brunette.

    #tbt to a time before we had Living Proof

    A photo posted by Living Proof (@livingproofinc) on

    Apparently the actress raises chickens and has the eggs to prove it.

    Our chickens have been very hard at work

    A photo posted by Living Proof (@livingproofinc) on

    Jennifer Aniston shared her favorite salad around lunch time.

    My perfect salad – Bulgar, cucumbers, parsley, mint, red onion, garbanzo beans, feta cheese, & pistachios.

    A photo posted by Living Proof (@livingproofinc) on

    Check these out.

    Sent from my love… JT and cast Living 'the' Proof in Austin's intense humidity #LEFTOVERS

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    Sophie loves a cucumber

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    As her day came to a close, Jennifer shared a book she’s into and offered up some advice to the ladies.

    COULD. NOT. PUT. DOWN. Now late for dinner #obsessed

    A photo posted by Living Proof (@livingproofinc) on

    Seems like Jennifer Aniston had a lovely day.

  • Anna Duggar of ’19 Kids and Counting’ Stands By Her Man Despite Admission He Molested Minors

    Anna Duggar apparently was well-aware that her husband, Josh Duggar, 27, had molested five minor females when he was 14.

    Josh Duggar admitted that he fondled the breasts and genitals of four of his sisters and one other minor female, according to The Inquisitr.

    The Inquisitr reports that Josh Duggar told his parents, his father contacted police and church elders about a year after the allegations surfaced in 2006, but was never arrested.

    “His dad says he was sent to a rehab center, but his mother, Michelle, says that he was really sent to a family friend to do manual labor and build houses,” according to the Inquisitr. “Josh and his father both say that he and his victims received counseling, although it is unclear the nature or duration of that counseling.”

    Of course, with a family so well-known, speculation is growing over which of his sisters were molested.

    Wife Anna Duggar knew about the molestation and released a statement to People, saying she knew about Josh molesting his sisters before they were married, adding that he received counseling after the molestations, which “changed his life.”

    Anna Duggar did not say how counseling affected his sisters.

    Anna Duggar continues to stand by husband Josh Duggar and even praises his “openness and humility.”

    “I can imagine the shock many of you are going through reading this. I remember feeling that same shock. When my family and I first visited the Duggar home, Josh shared his past teenage mistakes,” Anna Duggar said.

  • ’19 Kids and Counting’: Backlash Over Josh Duggar and His Admission to Molesting Minors Is Growing

    Josh Duggar of 19 Kids and Counting has owned up to claims of molestation and the blacklash is quickly growing.

    Twitter is fired up and angry after the 19 Kids and Counting star apologized for allegations of child molestation with a lengthy statement, shared via Facebook.

    The eldest son of the 19 Kids and Counting family, Josh Duggar, 27, said he was sorry for his “inexcusable” actions with his sisters.

    “Twelve years ago, as a young teenager, I acted inexcusably for which I am extremely sorry and deeply regret,” he wrote in his statement. “I hurt others, including my family and close friends. I confessed this to my parents who took several steps to help me address the situation. We spoke with the authorities where I confessed my wrongdoing, and my parents arranged for me and those affected by my actions to receive counseling. I understood that if I continued down this wrong road that I would end up ruining my life.”

    Us Weekly reported that his parents, Jim Bob and Michelle Duggar, also released a statement.

    “Back 12 years ago our family went through one of the most difficult times of our lives,” wrote the 19 Kids and Counting patriarchs. “When Josh was a young teenager, he made some very bad mistakes and we were shocked. We had tried to teach him right from wrong. That dark and difficult time caused us to seek God like never before. Even though we would never choose to go through something so terrible, each one of our family members drew closer to God. We pray that as people watch our lives they see that we are not a perfect family. We have challenges and struggles everyday. It is one of the reasons we treasure our faith so much because God’s kindness and goodness and forgiveness are extended to us — even though we are so undeserving. We hope somehow the story of our journey — the good times and the difficult times — cause you to see the kindness of God and learn that He can bring you through anything.”

    Seems like the whole family is in crisis mode.

    Josh’s wife, Anna Duggar, 26, currently expecting the couple’s fourth child, posted her own statement, explaining that her husband had always been honest with her about his past mistakes.

    Unfortunately, fans who look up to the family for their faith and seeming devoutness are not so happy.

    On Thursday, TLC went ahead and aired a 19 Kids and Counting marathon already scheduled, but again, Twitter did not react well to the decision.

    “As we speak @TLC is airing a 19 kids and counting marathon. Disgraceful! #19kidsandcancelled,” one Twitter user wrote, as reported by Us Weekly. “#TLC pulled Honey Boo Boo IMMEDIATELY yet they are having a 19 Kids & Counting marathon until 3am. Revolting,” added another.

  • Eva Mendes Shares Selfless Selfie to Help Young Boy With Cancer, Her First Selfie Ever

    Eva Mendes has done a selfless thing.

    The 41-year-old actress has never shared a selfie ever, but decided the time was right to help one young boy suffering from cancer.

    Eva Mendes shared a sweet selfie to Instagram on Wednesday as a way to raise money for a toddler named Andrew Wilson Wratten who is battling cancer.

    This is a cause that means a great deal to Eva Mendes, as her brother Carlos is in his own battle with the disease.

    “This is my first selfie and it’s for an amazing cause!” Eva Mendes wrote, sporting a T-shirt with the words, “Hope and prayers for Andrew Wilson.”

    “Thank you all so much for helping support Andrew Wilson and his family …” she continued. “Together let’s help this family get their son the proper treatment that he needs.”

    Eva Mendes, who is mama to a nine-month-old daughter with Ryan Gosling, posted a second photo of 17-month-old Andrew to Instagram and to her Facebook page.

    In her selfie, she is wearing a T-shirt that reads, “Hope and prayers for Andrew Wilson.” She is promising to give the shirt to one person who makes a donation by clicking here in the next 48 hours.

    “This little guy, Andrew Wilson Wratten, is full of smiles, a ball of energy and VERY special to me,” she wrote next to a super cute photo of the little guy. “He has been undergoing treatment for neuroblastoma cancer. His family has spent the last year going through every parent’s worst nightmare as they watch their little boy endure grueling treatment and they need our help.”

    Later in the day, Eva Mendes posted a video to Instagram thanking her followers for all the words of support.

  • Elizabeth Banks: Directing Success of ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ Has Whetted Her Appetite For More

    Elizabeth Banks wants more.

    With the success of Pitch Perfect 2, her first foray as a director, Elizabeth Banks said the experience has whetted her appetite for more.

    Elizabeth Banks made her directorial debut with Pitch Perfect 2, which is killing it at the box office and stars Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson and Hailee Steinfeld. Banks produced the first Pitch Perfect with husband Max Handelman.

    “I would love to direct more movies,” Elizabeth Banks said, according to U.K.’s Press Association.

    “It’s really important that more women get involved in directing and in leadership positions in Hollywood, and I’m really excited to be providing an example for my generation of women,” said Elizabeth Banks.

    Because the Hunger Games actress has been involved with Pitch Perfect from the very beginning, Elizabeth Banks says directing the sequel was a “natural” step.

    “It did feel natural, just because I’ve been involved since day one. I think being a part of the first film and being on set every day, that was the best preparation for making this movie,” said Elizabeth Banks.

    “I’m also an actor so I haven’t always had the time in my schedule to direct a feature, but I knew I was going to be making the time to do Pitch Perfect 2 as a producer, no matter what. It just seemed the natural progression to take on the directing duties as well.”

    Elizabeth explained the direction she wanted to take with the Bellas in the sequel.

    “One of my goals was to expand the world that the Bellas are in,” she said. “I wanted to improve upon everything that we’ve accomplished – as well as have the girls looking gorgeous, which they do. We were very protective of this franchise. The first time around, we were this little movie with singing and dancing, so much fun, comedy and heart. And this time we wanted to make sure we maintain that sense of fun and wicked humour – but grow in the musical numbers.”

    Did you see Pitch Perfect 2? What do you think of Elizabeth Banks’ directing debut?

  • Heather Morris Marries High School Sweetheart and Father of Her Child, Taylor Hubbell

    Heather Morris tied the knot over the weekend with her high school sweetheart and father of her son, Taylor Hubbell.

    The Glee star married her real-life high school sweetheart on Saturday in a romantic outdoor ceremony at the Old Canyon Ranch in Topanga, California.

    Joined by fellow Glee cast mates Naya Rivera, Kevin McHale, Jenna Ushkowitz, Vanessa Lengies and Grant Gustin, Heather Morris looked gorgeous as she said “I do” to her longtime love.

    The newlyweds were joined by their son two-year-old son, Elijah, who’s impending birth was announced by Heather Morris and Taylor Hubbell in 2013. He was born in September, 2013.

    Heather and Taylor became engaged in last August and Heather Morris shared her thoughts on motherhood and wedding plans to Us Weekly.

    Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Hubbell! #thehappyhubbells #aoeventplanning #rustic #topangacanyon #wedding #ceremony

    A photo posted by All Occasions Event Planning (@aoeventplanning) on

    “It’s just more exciting between us,” she said of life in the midst of wedding plans. “Just like the future plan was, we always wanted to get married. We’ve been looking forward to having a huge, fun reception.”

    Heather Morris shared some of her favorite things with little Elijah.

    “We love playing with balls, so that’s really, really great. We love going outside. I think it’s just like a life-altering change. You don’t really know, and then once you’re in it, you’re like, this is fantastic. Every stage is great.”

    Anyone want to share their good wishes for Heather Morris and her new husband, Taylor Hubbell?

  • Chrissy Tiegen Causes Woman To Faceplant at MTV Movie Awards, Watch the LOL Moment

    Chrissy Tiegen did a great job of hosting The Billboard Music Awards Sunday, apart from one small mishap.

    As Chrissy Tiegen made her way to the stage with co-host Ludacris, the train of her dress tripped up a member of the audience causing the woman to faceplant.

    Chrissy Tiegen didn’t even miss a beat as she continued to make her way to the stage. With a quick look over her shoulder as if to say, what just happened, the host continued her walk up the steps to the stage.

    Before the awards show got underway, Chrissy Tiegen and husband John Legend talked about preparations for her role as co-host.

    “I got a spray tan the other night, which is on my palms,” she told E! News on the 2015 Billboard Music Awards red carpet. “It matches John’s hands as well because he was touching my breasts apparently in the middle of the night.”

    “That’s what happens when married couples sleep together,” John Legend added with a smile on his face.

    One thing Chrissy Tiegen was worried about is her vision.

    “Honestly, I’m blind as a bat so acuvue came to my hotel, gave me contact lenses and I’m still getting used to them,” she told Giuliana Rancic. “If I flub, just blame my vision.”

    Chrissy Tiegen said she had a game plan for the hosting duties.

    “I have a lot to read,” she said. “I have to slow down but for the most part, I think I’m pretty okay.”

    “Yes I’m such a girl – I love make-up and I love the packaging. When something comes out in a new tube, I’m totally going to buy it,” said Christina Hendricks.

    “I started wearing make-up in high school. I always had a deep burgundy lip, liquid black eyeliner and white baby powder on my face to look a little more like Siouxsie Sioux,” said Christina Hendricks. “Nowadays, I put something on even if I’m just home alone. My mom and I were talking about it the other day; I’ve probably learnt it from her. I’ll always use a bit of cream blush, if nothing else – it makes me feel like I’ve woken up and I’m ready for the day.”

  • Natalie Portman Is Brushing Up On Her French To Prepare For Role With Johnny Depp’s Daughter Lily Rose

    Natalie Portman is refining her French to prepare for a role with Johnny Depp’s daughter Lily Rose.

    It’s been more than two decades since Natalie Portman last starred in a French film, but it shouldn’t take her long to prepare for Planetarium. After all, she has been living in Paris since last year after moving there with French hubby, choreographer Benjamin Millepied.

    Natalie Portman will star with Lily Rose Depp in Planetarium, which is a 1930’s set drama by French director Rebecca Zlotowski, according to Variety.

    The last time Natalie Portman starred in a film by a French director was 1994s Leon, which was directed by Luc Besson.

    Planetarium chronicles the story of “two sisters believed to possess the supernatural ability to connect with ghosts.”

    Natalie Portman will appear at the Cannes Film Festival opening on the French riviera Wednesday, with her directorial debut of A Tale of Love and Darkness.

    Natalie Portman, who was born in Israel, won a best actress Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actress for 2010’s Black Swan, which is where she met Millepied.

    The couple were married in 2012 and moved to Paris last November, after Millepied landed a coveted gig with the Paris Opera Ballet.

  • Stana Katic: ‘Castle’ Fans Can Relax, Kate Beckett Will Return For Season 8

    Stana Katic will return in her role os NYPD Detective Kate Beckett in Season 8 of Castle, ABC announced Tuesday , and fans are rejoicing.

    For weeks, Stana Katic seemed on the fence over her decision to return or not. Her co-star, Nathan Fillion, who plays mystery writer Richard Castle, confirmed his return weeks ago.

    “I’m so pleased to announce that, after talking with our new show runners, Terence Paul Winter and Alexi Hawley (both of whom I’ve had the pleasure of working with on the show before) I’m excited about the future plans for Beckett and delighted to be returning for a Season 8 of Castle,” Katic tweeted.

    “In the Season 7 finale, Castle revealed some of his backstory for becoming a mystery writer, while Beckett was faced with a choice about her future — will she choose to pursue a new challenge or stay where she is?” the network said in a news release.

    The remaining cast, which includes Tamala Jones as Medical Examiner Lanie Parish, Jon Huertas as NYPD Detective Javier Esposito, Seamus Dever as NYPD Detective Kevin Ryan, Penny Johnson Jerald as NYPD Captain Victoria Gates, Molly Quinn as Alexis Castle and Susan Sullivan as Martha Rodgers are all returning.

    The Season 7 finale, which aired Monday night, left the couple’s fate in limbo land, which is no surprise really. In the show, Beckett has a decision to make — whether to leave the precinct to run for the New York state senate or remain where she is, according to the New York Post.

    ABC also announced that Season 8 would no be the final season.

    Are you excited that Stana Katic is returning?

  • Anna Kendrick: ‘Pitch Perfect’ Actress Dons a New Hat — That of Author

    Anna Kendrick is ridiculously talented, there’s just no two ways around that fact.

    In her latest endeavor, which shouldn’t come as a shock to her more than four million Twitter followers, Anna Kendrick is donning a new hat — that of writer.

    Those who do follow her on Twitter know that Anna Kendrick is hilarious. There are few things more entertaining than cozying up to a good show like Peter Pan Live! along with Anna Kendrick. It’s hard to decide what’s more fun — her comments or the show.

    Well, now Anna Kendrick is taking that talent to a new level with a book of essays due out next year.

    Her fans are likely thrilled, but the Pitch Perfect 2 star says taking her writing from a 140-character piece to a complete book of essays is a bit daunting.

    “Obviously I’m hoping to find my own voice, but having never written anything before, I’m not really sure what to expect,” she says of joining other comedians like Tina Fey, Mindy Kaling and others who have written books of essays. “But it’s going to be fun. Part of me is like, ‘Yeah! I’m writing a book… if I can.’ Is that something I can do? I’ll find out.”

    As to her writing style, Anna Kendrick says it’s all her own.

    “I’ve got like notes all over my phone in different places, different apps,” she told Time magazine. “I got my Stickies on my Mac, and I’ve got seven different Word documents that I just keep adding stuff to. I’ve got Post-it notes everywhere, so I’m hoping that when I get the chance to sit down and look at it all together, it’ll add up to something.”

    Anna Kendrick said she has no set plan on what she will write, but will, instead, allow the musings come to her.

    “If I was trying to do it like, ‘What are my thoughts on men?’ I would be like, ‘I don’t know! I don’t have thoughts on men!’” she said. “I just keep remembering stupid things that happened to me when I was younger and many, many stupid things that happened to me recently. [I’m] trying to write them down and see if it comes out more funny—or more tragic.”

    Seriously, what can’t Anna Kendrick do?

  • Rachel Weisz Will Play Real-life Mercenary Maureen Dabbaugh In New Pete Travis Thriller ‘Snatchback’

    Rachel Weisz is set to star as a mercenary hellbent on saving children in a new thriller by Pete Travis, Snatchback.

    Playing a woman trying to help families find kidnapped children, Rachel Weisz will star in and produce the film with Frida Torresblanco (Pan’s Labyrinth) as co-producer and Pete Travis (Dredd) as writer and director.

    Rachel Weisz will portray Maureen Dabbagh, a real-life woman whose ex-husband abducted their toddler daughter and took her to the Middle East in 1992.

    The movie version will see Rachel Weisz’ character, Maureen Dabbaugh, become a mercenary who helps other families recover kidnapped children.

    “As told by Pete Travis in his riveting script, Mo’s story is powerful and exciting, but at its heart are deep maternal emotions that anyone in the world can relate to,” said Protagonist Pictures CEO Mike Goodridge in a statement. “It’s a powerhouse role and only an actress as gifted as Rachel could play it.”

    Currently, Maureen Dabbagh, who will be portrayed by Rachel Weisz, is a Certified Virginia Supreme Court Juvenile and Domestic Relations Mediator and has worked in more than 1,200 international child abduction cases over the past twenty years, according to mediate.com. Recognized as an expert by courts across the United States resulting in case law, she has provided testimony on this issue before both the state and federal Congress as well as the United Nations, Human Rights Commission.

    Rachel Weisz’ new project looks to be a story to which many can relate.

  • Erin Andrews: Did She Or Didn’t She Roll Her Eyes At Noah Galloway’s Proposal to Jamie Boyd On ‘DWTS’?

    Erin Andrews is the center of heated discussion over whether she did or didn’t roll her eyes when Noah Galloway proposed to his girl on Dancing With the Stars.

    It all began with Us Weekly, who reported that Erin Andrews looked “more than annoyed” and “was caught on camera rolling her eyes while touching her ear piece.”

    Granted, Erin Andrews, who stood between the pair holding a microphone while semifinalist Noah Galloway went down on one knee for the big moment, tweeted afterward, did look like she rolled her eyes in one gif.

    However, the color commentator of DWTS categorically denied it, on Twitter, of course.

    “@usweekly uhhhhh it’s called an oh great I’m going to bawl on camera … ugly cry face alert,” she wrote.

    Gotta love that denial.

    Within nano-seconds, the Internet began to weigh in on the all important topic.

    According to E! News, someone named @JennieMeetze tweeted, “Someone BETTER gif @ErinAndrews reaction face to that proposal #dancingwiththestars. Andrews, whose other jo is being an NFL sideline reporter for Fox, answered, “Where I was trying not to bawl.” She also wrote, “It’s called emotion … as in, oh my gosh I’m going to loose it right here.”

    One commentor called Erin Andrews rude for her “reaction,” to which Andrews replied, again on Twitter, “Ahaha producers telling me to wrap! I [heart] Twitter.”

    Another response from @HunterHasty, said Andrews reaction was “so freaking awkward,” adding, “Don’t stand between the couple while he’s trying to purpose!”

    Erin Andrews replied, “And go where?”

    On a less relevant tweet, Erin Andrews wrote, “This was my favorite @DancingABC show … Congrats and well done to our #DWTS family.”

    So what do you think? Did Erin Andrews roll her eyes or not?

  • Demi Moore Opens Up About The Impact Her Divorce From Bruce Willis Had On Rumer Willis

    Demi Moore opened up on a segment for Dancing With the Stars Monday about the impact her headline-making divorce from Bruce Willis had on her daughters, particularly on her eldest, Rumer Willis.

    Demi Moore, 52, was featured with ex-husband Bruce Willis in a segment documenting Rumer Willis, who was competing in the DWTS semifinals with partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy.

    “When she was born, she literally looked like a little magical elf,” Demi Moore said of 26-year-old Rumer.

    “The kids went everywhere with us,” Demi Moore said of the nomad life the family lead because of movie roles in which Demi Moore and Bruce starred. “You go through my resume and pretty much, they were there.”

    “We were just constantly moving around. We probably weren’t in the same place for longer than two months at a time,” sibling Tallulah Willis added. “When you’re traveling so much and you’re not in school all the time, my sisters were my friends and we kinda realized how much we love each other and how much we need each other,” added sister Scout Willis.

    “When their father and I decided to divorce it probably had the biggest impact on her,” Demi Moore said of Rumer. “Media attention is tough when you are a kid, it is definitely weird to have that be such public knowledge. A couple times, things would happen in my family — whatever drama it was — I couldn’t leave my house for a week. As I got older and people started you know, commenting on how I look, that’s when it really started to affect me.”

    Demi Moore said she tried to support Rumer as best she could.

    “There really wasn’t anything I could do to stop it,” Demi Moore said. “Her self-esteem was nothing. I could only just keep loving her and loving her until she could love herself.”

    “When she said, ‘I think I wanna do Dancing With the Stars,’ my whole insides, I have to be honest, were screaming ‘No,'” added Demi Moore. “But, one of the most beautiful things that I’ve witnessed is watching her passion become greater than her fear… It has nothing to do with her being my kid or Bruce’s kid, it has everything to do with just who she is.”

    “I’m crazy about Rumer,” Bruce also said of Rumer. “I love her.”

  • Sandra Lee, Food Network Chef and Girlfriend of NY Governor Andrew Cuomo, Reveals She Has Breast Cancer

    Sandra Lee revealed to Good Morning America Tuesday that she is battling breast cancer.

    The Food Network star, Sandra Lee, said she was diagnosed with DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ), a common noninvasive cancer contained within the milk ducts that can become invasive over time if left untreated. She said she was diagnosed after a routine mammogram.

    According to People magazine, Sandra Lee will undergo a double mastectomy this week.

    “Life can turn on a dime,” she told People about the diagnosis.

    Although treatment is normally a lumpectomy followed by radiation or a mastectomy, Sandra Lee has chosen to undergo a double mastectomy because she did not want to go through six to eight weeks of daily radiation.

    Sandra Lee, who had a mammogram before the recommended age of 50, said she also chose the more aggressive treatment partially out of fear of a recurrence.

    “I never want to go through this again,” she said.

    After her mammogram, Lee had a biopsy to confirm the diagnosis, and underwent testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2, the genes that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer.

    She tested negative, then consulted several doctors to help her make her choice of treatment.

    Sandra Lee’s boyfriend of 10 years, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, will be by her side in the operating room.

    “This is about her feeling secure and loved,” he told People.

    “My doctor called me a poster girl for mammography,” Sandra Lee said.

    The ordeal has taught the chef much and she says she plans to help others in the future.

    “Girls in 20s and their 30s just have to know. And I don’t want women to wait. And that’s why I’m talking … If it saves one person, and makes one more person go get a mammogram, and if they’re sitting down right now watching this, don’t watch this TV. Go pick your phone up, and call your doctor and get your rear end in there and get a mammogram right now,” Sandra Lee told fellow cancer survivor Robin Roberts.