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  • Jennifer Lawrence, Chris Pratt Named Forbes’ Top-Grossing Film Stars of 2014

    Jennifer Lawrence has been named Forbes Magazine‘s highest-grossing film star for 2014, followed closely by Chris Pratt.

    The Oscar-winner earned the title thanks to her highly successful X-Men: Days of Future Past and The Hunger Games: Mockingjay Part 1. The films are believed to have grossed $1.4 billion at the box office worldwide during this calendar year. Mockingjay is still in theaters and still raking in the money, so the count will likely grow.

    While Lawrence may be raking it in for the studios, she is the second highest-paid actress after Sandra Bullock, earning $34 million from June 2013 to June 2014.

    Last year, Lawrence, who also topped Google’s trending actress list for 2014, was in the 10th spot, grossing an estimated $700 million, while Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson was the magazine’s 2013 most bankable film star, grossing $1.3 billion.

    In 2014’s No. 2 spot is the actor everyone loves, Chris Pratt. His films, Guardians of the Galaxy and The Lego Movie grossed an estimated $1.2 billion worldwide. According to the magazine, Marvel’s comic book-inspired Guardians will likely be the year’s highest grossing film domestically.

    Scarlett Johansson came in third with $1.18 billion at the global box office, followed by Mark Wahlberg and Chris Evans in the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.

    Click here for the complete list.

  • Paul Walker’s Dad Files a Lawsuit Claiming Family of the Driver Killed with His Son Owes Them Almost $2 Million

    Paul Walker’s dad has filed legal documents demanding the family of the driver killed with his son surrender cars he claims belonged to the Fast and Furious actor or pay for them.

    Paul Walker III insists that Roger Rodas’ family is holding $1.8 million worth of his son’s exotic car collection and according to TMZ, he wants them to either return the cars or pay for them immediately.

    The legal documents filed by Walker III claim the estate of Rodas — who was driving the Porsche Carrera GT when he and Walker died — refuses to relinquish numerous vehicles belonging to the deceased actor.

    The Rodas’ family has already refuted the claim, so it’s likely a judge will have to sort it all out.

    Paul Walker and Rodas co-owned the performance and racing shop, Always Evolving, so they co-owned many of the cars. However, Walker III contends some of those cars were owned outright by his son.

    At the time of his death on Nov. 30, 2013, Paul Walker was estimated to hold a personal fortune of $25 million, which he left to to his only child, 16-year-old daughter Meadow Walker.

    Paul Walker III said soon after his son’s death that Meadow was understandably struggling over the loss of her father.

    “Meadow’s taking it really tough, but there again, she has family around her and some very, very loving friends and everybody they’re all close,” Walker III told E! News. “There’s a lot of hugging. A lot of hand-holding. Wonderful people coming telling us how sorry they are.”

  • Dustin Diamond, Who Played ‘Screech’ in ‘Saved By the Bell,’ Claims Self-Defense in Stabbing Incident

    Dustin Diamond, who played Samuel “Screech” Powers in the 1990s sitcom Saved by the Bell, admitted to police that he stabbed a man at a bar Thursday in Port Washington, Wisconsin, north of Milwaukee, although he claims he was just protecting his fiancé from harm.

    Diamond, 37, was released from jail Monday afternoon after posting a $10,000 bond for one charge of second-degree recklessly endangering safety and $1,000 for each of his other two charges, disorderly conduct and carrying a concealed weapon.

    Diamond, who is claiming self-defense, told police officers he was defending his 27-year-old fiancée Amanda Schutz.

    The charges stem from an altercation that Diamond and his fiancee got into with two men and a woman at the Grand Avenue Saloon on Thursday night.

    During a status hearing on Monday, Diamond’s lawyer Thomas Alberti, said his client has nothing but praise for the Port Washington Police and believes he will be exonerated after due process.

    “Dustin doesn’t feel like he is being wronged,” Thomas told People. “He gets that when something like this happens, the police get involved and the court figures it out. He says the Port Washington police have been nothing but exemplary. He gets it. He knows there is a process in this country and in the end he will be exonerated.”

    Thomas asked the judge to reduce Diamond’s bail because he didn’t have criminal history and acted in self-defense.

    “The State is in possession of photographs and/or Police Officer statements that may reasonably conclude that Amanda Schutz had been punched in the face and forcibly held by more than one adult male,” Thomas said in his motion.

    “[Diamond] produced a pocketknife in a desperate attempt to defend his [fiancee] from further harm. [Diamond] hoped to deter the aggressors with the only option that he had: a pocketknife. It was not until one of the aggressors attempted to tackle [Diamond] that any alleged injury occurred,” Thomas said.

    Thomas said it’s not uncommon for Wisconsin people to carry pocketknives.

    “It is just an everyday tool,” he said. “It is not at all uncommon. Dustin has zero criminal history. He is not a thug walking around trying to stick people up. Dustin and Amanda are neat people. They are upbeat. Dustin is a comedian and he likes making people laugh and pleasing people. He is a good-natured person.”

    Diamond’s next court appearance is set for Jan. 5, 2015.

  • Jim Harbaugh Reportedly Signs On as Michigan’s New Head Coach

    Jim Harbaugh has reportedly signed on to become Michigan’s new head coach after announcing that he was leaving the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday.

    Harbaugh, 51, who was a star quarterback for the Wolverines in the mid-1980s, has reportedly signed a deal to become the new coach at Michigan, taking over for Brady Hoke, according to a person with knowledge of the discussions, who told The Associated Press late Monday. The person apparently spoke on condition of anonymity because there has been no formal announcement.

    Harbaugh reportedly flew to Detroit after Sunday’s announcement that he was parting ways with the 49ers, likely to ink the deal and attend a news conference to announce that he is the new head coach for the Wolverines.

    After Sunday’s announcement that he was leaving the 49ers, Harbaugh joined his team for one, final rousing “Who’s got it better than us? No-body!”

    Harbaugh, who made the announcement to leave after Sunday’s 20-17 win over the Arizona Cardinals and following an 8-8 season, reportedly came to an agreement with the team and leaves before fulfilling the final season of his $25 million, five-year contract.

    “It’s been the time of my life,” Harbaugh said. “Been a lot of great memories, great moments. … It’s been a tremendous four years, it’s been a pleasure to work and serve for this organization. I feel great about what we accomplished.”

    CEO Jed York said the decision was a mutual one.

    “Jim and I have come to the conclusion that it is in our mutual best interest to move in different directions,” York said. “We thank Jim for bringing a tremendous competitive nature and a great passion for the game to the 49ers. He and his staff restored a winning culture that has been the standard for our franchise throughout its history.”

  • Kathie Lee Gifford Unveils ‘Today: the Musical,’ Featuring Entire Cast and Regis Philbin [Watch]

    Katie Lee Gifford‘s Today: The Musical, a song and dance spectacle featuring the morning show’s cast and crew, was unveiled Monday.

    Starring the Today show’s stagehand, Sal Cacciato, who plays a props guy with big dreams to appear in front of the camera, the musical also features Gifford, Matt Lauer, Al Roker and Gifford‘s old cohost, Regis Philbin, who aids Cacciato’s character in realizing his dream.

    The project, announced in August, was scheduled to air on Dec. 4, right before NBC’s Peter Pan Live, but production delays made the Dec. 4 airing impossible, so it was moved to Monday.

    Along with Lauer and Roker, all of the Today show hosts participated in the 14-minute production, including Savannah Guthrie, Natalie Morales, Willie Geist, Carson Daly, Tamron Hall, Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb.

    Guthrie posted a tweet Monday, praising his performance.

    The musical opens as if it’s any other morning with the hosts sitting by the anchor desk, shuffling scripts. However, instead of leading with news briefs, the hosts burst into song with This Is Today. The hosts are then joined by hairstylists, make-up artists, producers, and stagehands. Then it’s Cacciato’s big introduction and his chance meeting with Philbin.

    Gifford, who has a long history in musical theater, includes a lot of inside jokes, including poking fun at frequent rumors that Lauer is leaving the show and a subplot involving the show’s kitchen director making a sauce that is meant to take down Martha Stewart.

    If you didn’t get a chance to catch Today: the Musical, watch the full video of the musical here.

  • Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello Are Engaged After ‘True Blood’ Actor Proposes in Hawaii

    Sofia Vergara and Joe Manganiello are engaged and headed to the alter.

    Manganiello reportedly proposed to the Modern Family actress on Christmas while vacationing in Hawaii.

    “They are very happy and very much in love,” a source told Page Six of the engagement.

    Vergara, 42, was snapped showing off a ginormous diamond ring on her left hand as she received a kiss from Manganiello at a luxury resort in Hawaii.

    Quite possibly the hottest couple on the planet have been together since June, after they were introduced at the White House Correspondents Dinner in May.

    Vergara posted a photo of the newly engaged pair on Instagram Saturday, celebrating Manganiello’s 38th birthday, although there was no mention of their engagement.

    Hawaiian bday!!

    A photo posted by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara) on

    Manganiello made his feelings for the sultry actress known very early on, calling Vergara his “dream girl.”

    “She’s got the butt, she’s got the curves, she’s got a beautiful face, beautiful hair, just gorgeous. And she’s feisty,” he said.

    As for Vergara, she shared with Kelly Ripa in September what she loves about her True Blood guy.

    “He’s a great guy, he’s very funny,” she said. “And he’s very entertaining which is very important for me because I need to be with somebody that knows how to have fun because I like to have fun.”

    Feliz Navidad!!! Merry xmass!!!!! Love

    A photo posted by Sofia Vergara (@sofiavergara) on

  • Chris Rock And Wife Malaak Compton-Rock Call It Quits After Nearly 20 Years of Marriage

    Chris Rock And Wife Malaak Compton-Rock Call It Quits After Nearly 20 Years of Marriage

    Chris Rock and his wife are divorcing after nearly 20 years of marriage.

    “After much contemplation and 19 years of marriage, Chris and I have decided to go our separate ways,” Malaak Compton-Rock, founder of the nonprofit styleWorks, said in a statement Sunday. “Being fortunate enough to lead a life of service by working with those most vulnerable makes me well aware of life’s blessings, even when faced with difficulties.

    “While recognizing that this is a significant change, my children remain at the center of my life and their well-being is my top priority. It is in this spirit that I sincerely ask that their privacy and the privacy of our family be respected during this transition in our lives.”

    Robert S. Cohen, Rock’s attorney, confirmed the news.

    “Chris Rock has filed for divorce from his wife, Malaak,” Cohen said in a statement. “This is a personal matter and Chris requests privacy as he and Malaak work through this process and focus on their family.”

    A source close to the couple, who have two daughters together, told People that “this was a long time coming. Chris has known it wasn’t salvageable for a while. He was the one to file because he knew it was time to just move forward already.”

    It has been a rocky road for the couple over the course of the past few years. In 2007, they shot down rumors that their marriage was on the rocks.

    “Though we have tried in the past to take the high road and not comment on the tabloid media, we find it necessary to express on record how unfortunate it is that the Daily News, specifically, and other tabloid outlets have chosen to print untrue rumors and lies about our family and marriage,” the couple said in a statement to People. “It is extremely hurtful to us, our children, and our extended family. We remain, as always, very happy and committed to our marriage and the beautiful family that we have built.”

  • Christina Aguilera Reportedly Calls Mickey Mouse an A**hole During Disneyland Meltdown

    Christina Aguilera did the unthinkable during a recent birthday outing to Disneyland by calling Mickey Mouse an A**hole.

    According to TMZ, the former Mouseketeer had quite the meltdown Dec. 18 at the famed Anaheim, California park with her fiancé Matt Rutler and a group of friends.

    The 34-year-old diva apparently lost it when she wanted to take a pic with Mickey Mouse and found that the character was on a break.

    A source told TMZ that Aguilera called Mickey an “a–hole” and demanded, “Do you know who I am?” TMZ claims that the poor Disney character had to be taken to a “safe zone” when members of Aguilera’s party began “hurling threats.”

    Another source close to The Voice coach told Us Weekly that “Christina is a frequent guest at Disneyland. She loves the park and they adore her.”

    No word on the incident from the singer, apart from a photo she posted the day after the alleged incident.

    Aguilera got her career start on The Mickey Mouse Club in the 1990s, along with Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake.

  • Anne Hathaway Receives Apology From Her Doppelgänger Keira Knightley

    Anne Hathaway received an apology from Keira Knightley over the weekend after the Pirates of the Caribbean star was mistaken for her apparent doppelgänger, Hathaway.

    Knightley, 29, told the Australian newspaper The Daily Telegraph that a fan, believing she was Anne Hathaway, asked for and was denied a photo with Anne/Keira. The fan then accused Knightley of being rude.

    “I think I have to apologize to Anne Hathaway because the woman [at the airport] thought I was being really rude as Anne Hathaway not giving her a picture as Anne Hathaway, but I was really only saying that I promised I wasn’t Anne Hathaway, which I am not,” she said.

    The mama-to-be said she is often confused for other A-list actresses.

    “Actually it’s the first Anne Hathaway I have had,” Knightley said. “Generally, I get [mistaken] a lot [for] Rachel Weisz and Natalie Portman.”

    Meanwhile, Knightley, who is expecting her first child this spring, told Vogue in 2012 that being a stay-at-home mom will notnecessarily be a part of her future when the baby arrives.

    “I’m glad that the subject is coming up again,” she said at the time, referring to the debate of whether women can successfully balance career with motherhood. “I remember doing interviews, and people would ask, as if it was a joke, ‘So you mean you are a feminist?’ As though feminism couldn’t be discussed unless we were making fun of it. I don’t want to deny my femininity. But would I want to be a stay-at-home mother? No. On the other hand, you should be allowed to do that, as should men, without being sneered at.”

  • Catelynn Lowell Receives Engagement Ring From ‘Teen Mom’ Fiancé Tyler Baltierra

    Catelynn Lowell, who is just about ready to give birth, received a very special gift for Christmas from fiancé Tyler Baltierra — a beautiful engagement ring.

    According to E! Online, the Teen Mom star Baltierra reaffirmed his love for his girl by giving her a new diamond ring.

    “Babe got me a new engagement ring…. I wasn’t expecting this at all,” Lowell shared on Instagram. “It even has a baby diamond on the bottom to represent our new little girl…. thank you so much @tylerbaltierramtv I love you!”

    The MTV reality stars have had a rough road in the past. They put their first child, Carly, up for adoption in 2009 when they were both just 16 and unready to become parents. However, things are very different today. They are beyond happy together and are expecting a baby girl early next year. Lowell affirmed that the two are now ready and eager to become parents.

    Throwback thursday to when our first precious angel was born a day I'll never forget 5.18.09 @tylerbaltierramtv

    A photo posted by Catelynn Lowell (@catelynnmtv) on

    “I am an adult and I can tell when I’m ready,” Lowell posted on Twitter. “idc what ANYONE says I’m gonna do me! We ARE READY for a baby. #HatersGonnaHate.”

    As for Baltierra, he never stops affirming that he is the luckiest man alive.

    “She’s the best thing that has ever happened to me,” Baltierra wrote on Instagram just before Christmas. “She’s everything I want that I never knew I needed. She’s the most selfless, kind hearted woman that I’m lucky enough to call mine.”

    The complete account of their love story will be told in their upcoming new book Conquering Chaos, available March 15, 2015.

  • Chris Pine Shoots Down Any Plans For a Jack Ryan Sequel, Quoting a Disappointing Box Office

    Chris Pine shot down any plans to to return to the big screen as Jack Ryan anytime soon because of a disappointment showing at the box office earlier this year..

    In an interview with Moviefone, the Star Trek actor said a sequel to Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, which opened Jan. 15 to $15.4 million and has only made $50.6 million in domestic earnings, said a sequel is highly unlikely.

    “No, I don’t think it made enough money for that to happen,” Pine said. “That’s one of my deep regrets, that we didn’t totally get that right.”

    Although Pine doesn’t see a sequel in the future, he added that he still has respect for the franchise and wouldn’t mind seeing someone else take over the role that has been played by some of the greats — Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford and Ben Affleck.

    “It’s a great franchise, and if it’s not me, then I hope it gets a fifth life at this point,” continued Pine, who can currently be seen in Into the Woods. “It’s just great. I love the spy genre. I hope it’s done again and with a great story.”

    The Jack Ryan films began back in 1990 with The Hunt for Red October, when Alec Baldwin played the character. Harrison Ford took over the role for two films, including the highest-grossing film of the franchise, Clear and Present Danger, and Ben Affleck played the spy in 2002’s The Sum of All Fears.

  • David Ryall, Actor Who Played Elphias Doge in ‘Harry Potter,’ Dies on Christmas Day

    David Ryall, the British veteran actor best known as Elphias Doge in Harry Potter, died on Christmas Day. He was 79.

    The news of his death was tweeted by Sherlock writer and actor Mark Gatiss on Saturday and was confirmed by his daughter, actress Charlie Ryall, also on Twitter.

    In Britain, he is known for far more than his stint in Harry Potter. With a career that spanned more than five decades in film, TV and theater, he is noted for his roles in The Elephant Man (1980), Around the World in 80 Days (2004) and City of Ember (2008).

    Ryall took on the role of Elphias Doge in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 in 2010, replacing Peter Cartwright.

    His most recent role was on the BBC comedy Outnumbered. Other television credits include The Village and The Singing Detective. He also appeared in Andrew Davies’ adaptation of House of Cards (not the Netflix original series).

    Ryall began his career at a young age with Laurence Olivier’s company at the National Theatre. His theater work includes Guys and Dolls, The Beggar’s Opera and Animal Farm.

    Ryall is survived by a son, music manager Jonathan Ryall, and two daughters, singer Imogen Ryall and actress Charlie Ryall.

  • Neil deGrasse Tyson Ignites Internet Furor Over Seemingly Anti-Christian Christmas Tweets

    Neil deGrasse Tyson sparked an internet furor after tweeting a birthday wish to Sir Isaac Newton — on Christmas day.

    The Tweet, which has been shared more than 72,000 times, thrilled some with his wit and infuriated others, who thought it was disrespectful to those celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ.

    He didn’t stop there. The astrophysicist, cosmologist, author, and science communicator kept the anti-Christian sentiments rolling.

    And on Friday, Tyson wrote a Facebook message explaining his tweet, which he said is his most retweeted ever.

    Post by @NeilTyson.

    “Everybody knows that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus on December 25th,” Tyson wrote. “I think fewer people know that Isaac Newton shares the same birthday. Christmas day in England – 1642. And perhaps even fewer people know that before he turned 30, Newton had discovered the laws of motion, the universal law of gravitation, and invented integral and differential calculus.”

    Tyson also addressed accusations that he is anti-Christian, saying, “If a person actually wanted to express anti-Christian sentiment, my guess is that alerting people of Isaac Newton’s birthday would appear nowhere on the list.”

  • Leah Calvert Announces Plans to Write a Book — Is it a Tell-All About ‘Teen Mom 2?’

    Leah Calvert may be writing a tell-all book about her Teen Mom 2 experiences.

    According to Inquisitr, the Teen Mom 2 star announced her plans to write a book on Facebook on Christmas night, without any clue about what she will write, although she encouraged fans to read it with promises that they’d likely learn a thing or two if they did.

    “Each and every one out there will learn a lot by reading my book that will be coming when the time is right,” she said.

    The announcement of the book came after Calvert defended herself against recent rumors that she took $50,000 from her daughter Ali’s trust fund.

    “I would be ashamed of myself, especially the article [about] me taking money from my children,” Calvert wrote. “The funny thing about it is… The money that was given to my kids is not in the account they’re saying it was ‘stolen’ from… Have you ever heard of CDs at a bank?”

    A source for In Touch Weekly said that Calvert had totally drained Ali’s trust fund.

    “The account was totally drained,” an insider told the magazine. “The money is supposed to go to college tuition, or in Ali’s case, medical needs. But Leah took all of it. Leah has made a lot of bad decisions [financially] and is strapped for cash big time. She’s selfish now. She only cares about herself.”

    Allegedly, Calvert spent the money on shopping and expensive gadgets, which made her ex-husband, Corey Simms, the the father of Ali and her twin sister, Aleeah, livid.

    “He’s furious that Ali’s future has been wiped away and he’s seeing what he can do to get the money back,” the insider said.

    In her Facebook message, Calvert claimed the “source” only wanted to make her look bad.

    “I’m doing my best at being as nice as I can be and as PATIENT as I can be for soon it will be my time to speak to everyone and they will see… I will not need a ‘close source’ etc or even an attorney to do it for me. I have no reason to downgrade anyone but just to speak the TRUTH rather I look bad or I don’t look bad. I would never chose to put someone down to lift myself up. I guess each to their own though and they one day will pay that price.”

  • Hailey Baldwin Influencing Justin Bieber to take a ‘break?’ But From What?

    Hailey Baldwin has been spending quite a bit of time with Justin Bieber, including going to church with the singer, and she may be having an influence on him.

    The two were spotted having dinner in NYC over the weekend, and the singer tweeted about taking a “break.”

    “My break is for a reason. U will soon see thank u for your patience,” Bieber wrote on Instagram on Saturday, along with photo of himself. But a break from what? It’s not clear if he means a break from social media or possibly from his career.

    He followed that with another that said, “Don’t let your surroundings affect your beliefs.”

    There was no mention of their dinner date, but Baldwin also posted a message that could mean so many things.

    “oh that I might have my request, that God would grant what I hope for,” she posted.

    My break is for a reason. U will soon see 🙂 thank u for your patience **

    A photo posted by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) on

    Don't let your surroundings affect your beliefs

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    Another incident that is fueling the Biebwin rumor mill is a pic the model Instagrammed of herself out and about in Los Angeles on Dec. 20 wearing what may be Bieber’s sweatpants.

    Hailey’s caption read, “Hiii Sham.”

    Shortly thereafter, Bieber commented on her post with, “Gimme back my sweats d**k.”

    To which, she responded with, “No sorry they look better on me.”

    Hiii Sham

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    Bieber, who posted a photo of his new jet on Christmas, and Baldwin insist they are just friends.

    New jet for Christmas, and she's beautiful

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    “I’ve known him since I was so young – since I was like 13 – and we’ve just been good friends over the years. We have just stayed close, and there’s nothing more to it than that,” said Baldwin.

    In fact, Baldwin posted this on Saturday, perhaps in an attempt to shut down the rumors.

  • Pit Bull Attack: Indiana Man Mauled to Death by the Family Pet on Christmas Day

    An Indiana man was killed on Christmas day by his family’s pet pit bull.

    According to RTV6, the Porter County Coroner, Chuck Harris, confirmed that Edward Cahill, 40, died from injuries sustained in the attack.

    Although no one witnessed the attack in Cahill’s Portage, Indiana home, he reportedly suffered multiple severe bite injuries to his arms and face, resulting in massive blood loss.

    Alone at the time of his death, his body was discovered when his family returned home later that evening.

    “It was just a freak accident,” his wife, Blanca Rodriguez, told The Post-Tribune.

    Harris speculated that the dog became aggressive when Cahill gave her a rawhide bone for Christmas.

    “He loved his dogs. That’s all I can say, and I think it’s something that just went wrong,” Rodriguez said.

    Police say there were two pit bulls in the home but only one demonstrated aggressive behavior when it was given a bone. That dog was removed from the home and later euthanized.

    Cahill’s death remains under investigation.

  • Emma Watson: Top Feminist of 2014 to Appear Topless in ‘Regression’

    Emma Watson was recently named The Ms. Foundation’s Top Feminist Celebrity of 2014 and her choice to appear topless in her upcoming role in Regression may prove controversial.

    In preview screenings of the film, the 24-year-old actress appears in a scene with her breasts exposed, a scene audience members deemed “useless and ineffective.”

    It is unclear whether the potentially controversial scene will remain in the final cut of the film directed by Alejandro Amenábar, but if so, she will not likely be accused of appearing topless for sexually explicit reasons.

    According to Inquisitr, an attendee of one of the preview screenings felt that Watson’s choice was courageous, but may have only been half-hearted.

    “You can see her breasts but they are partially obscured,” the preview attendee said. “I think she may have been wearing pasties to cover her nipples.”

    Watson, who was also appointed a United Nations Women Goodwill Ambassador in 2014, was named top Feminist Celebrity of 2014 by the Ms. Foundation For Women.

    “We celebrate all feminists every day, but today we’re giving a hat tip to celebrities who are helping to promote women’s equality,” said foundation CEO Teresa Younger, when introducing the Harry Potter actress, who gave an inspiring speech at the event. “Every celebrity on the list has either embraced the term ‘feminist’, spoken out for women’s equal rights or battled against sexist oppression.”

    Regression tells the story of “a young woman who accuses her father of sexually abusing her, but the father has no memory of committing the crime,” according to Inquisitr. “A detective (Ethan Hawke) and a psychologist (David Thewlis) then help the man uncover his suppressed memories, which in turn expose a terrifying nationwide conspiracy.”

  • Jessa Duggar Seewald to Start Family in 2015 if Not Pregnant Already

    Jesse Duggar Seewald may or may not be pregnant yet, but one thing is certain — the 19 Kids and Counting star is more than ready to start a family in 2015.

    Married since early November, Jessa Duggar and Ben Seewald believe that sex is a gift from God to procreate, so it is likely Jessa will be pregnant within the next few months, if they aren’t already expecting a little bundle of joy.

    Jessa’s sister, Jill Duggar Dillard, became pregnant within weeks of her wedding to Derrick Dillard, leading to assumptions that Jessa would do the same.

    According to Inquisitr, a Duggar family source claims Jessa was planning to start trying for a baby as soon as she was married.

    “They look at sex as a ‘present’ from God and they couldn’t wait to ‘open it’ on their wedding day. I wouldn’t be surprised if Jessa were pregnant already,” the insider told In Touch Weekly.

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    In talking about her marriage last month, Jessa said she and Ben are “thrilled to see what the future holds,” which could very well indicate her excitement to begin a family.

    In fact, Jessa has said they want a big family.

    “We both want to have a big family,” Jessa told People in April. “We are talking about our goals and the future with family. We have both talked about adoption and want to adopt, too.”

    Meanwhile, the family posted quite a few loving photos to social media over Christmas.

    Great time with the Dillard relatives on Christmas Eve! #dillardfam #ChristmasEve #familytime

    A photo posted by Jill Dillard (@jillmdillard) on

  • Dustin Diamond of ‘Saved By the Bell’ Fame Arrested After Allegedly Stabbing a Man

    Dustin Diamond of Saved by the Bell fame was arrested in the early morning hours of Friday in Wisconsin after allegedly stabbing a man in a bar.

    The 37-year-old actor best known for his role as Screech in the sitcom that aired from 1989 to 1993 was arrested for possession of a switchblade knife, first degree recklessly endangering safety and carrying a concealed weapon, a spokesperson told People.

    According to TMZ, Diamond and his girlfriend were allegedly arguing with another couple at a bar who were taking their picture from a distance away. The argument escalated between the man and Diamond, leading to a call to police with a complaint that Diamond had allegedly pulled out a knife.

    Fox6 News reports that police found evidence indicating that Diamond had stabbed the man before leaving the bar with his girlfriend.

    Damon and his girlfriend were taken into custody after police located Diamond’s white SUV and recovered the knife from the car.

    According to the criminal complaint, Diamond told police that he and his fiancee went out to several bars Thursday night in Port Washington about 30 miles north of Milwaukee. The couple, who lives in Port Washington, reportedly got into an argument with two men and another woman at the Grand Avenue Saloon.

    According to Fox6 News, the victim suffered non-life threatening wounds.

    Diamond’s fiancée, 27-year-old Amanda Schutz, also faces a disorderly conduct charge.

    Diamond was arraigned on Friday and the judge set a $10,000 cash bond for the first degree reckless endangerment offense and $1,000 for the two other charges. He is being lodged at the Ozaukee County jail and is due to appear in court again on Monday.

  • Eminem Gay? ‘The Interview’ Clip of the Rapper Coming Out Goes Viral

    Eminem gave the world a surprise when he came out as gay over the weekend. Well, sort of.

    Despite the controversy surrounding the release of the targeted film by Sony, The Interview was made available in a few select theaters on Christmas day, as well as on various online streaming services.

    Since its “release,” a clip from the film, in which Eminem comes out as gay has gone wildly viral on social media, with nearly Two million views on YouTube in just 48 hours.

    While the reviews of the film are not stellar, one of the funnier scenes is Eminem’s cameo, in which the 42-year-old rapper, who is often accused of homophobia, comes out as gay.

    Marshall Mathers, better-known as Eminem, delivers a perfectly deadpan performance in the brief cameo.

    “I’m more shocked that people haven’t figured it out yet,” Eminem tells James Franco‘s talk show host character. “I’ve been playing gay peek-a-boo for years. I’ve pretty much been leaving a gay bread crumb trail.”

    Behind the scenes of the movies talk show, Seth Rogen‘s character suggests Franco ask a question pertaining to lyrics from Medicine Ball : “I said nice rectum, I had a vasectomy, Hector / So you can’t get pregnant if I bisexually wreck ya.”

    Franco asks Eminem about that line, who confirms that “Hector’s rectum was real.”

  • Amanda Bynes Said to Be Doing Well Off Meds and Posts Christmas Selfie With a New Look

    Amanda Bynes is said to be doing well off meds and has gone brunette for the holidays.

    The actress posted a Twitter selfie on Christmas donning a new brunette look and is reportedly acting completely “normal” despite being diagnosed with schizophrenia and bi-polar syndrome.

    Insiders told TMZ that her family finds it “mind blowing” that she is able to function without her meds and has even allowed her limited access to her bank accounts once again.

    According to the website, Bynes is spending her time reading, doing yoga and Pilates, and meditatating, which doctors say are important for relieving stress in patients diagnosed with mental disorders.

    In November, Bynes was released from a psychiatric facility where she had been getting treatment. Following her release, she was spotted wandering around Hollywood acting very strange and seemingly out of touch with reality. Several Twitter rants seemed to confirm she was not doing well.

    Other recent reports also confirm that Bynes is doing much better than just a few short weeks ago.

    TMZ reports that the actress made a recent trip to the University of Southern California with the hopes of enrolling as a psych major in the near future.

    Of course, just because she seems to be doing well right now does not mean Bynes is out of the woods just yet. Doctors have warned Bynes’ family that a relapse could occur at any time.

    Friends reportedly believe Bynes should enjoy these stable periods as much as possible.