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  • Josh Brolin Checked Into Rehab For Substance Abuse

    Josh Brolin has certainly had some trouble throughout his career, and it was recently reported that he is heading to rehab. The 45-year-old actor, and son of James Brolin, has checked into rehab in northern California.

    The news of his entering rehab follows an incident in which he allegedly got into a fight in a bar, while drunk. On November 2nd, a Saturday night, he was caught on tape getting in a fight with an unknown man at O’Brien’s Irish Pub in Santa Monica, California.

    He was involved in two separate that occurred over the Halloween weekend, and has obviously been going through some troubles in his life.

    His acting career has still been active for the most part, and he is the star of the new film Oldboy, directed by Spike Lee, and adapted from the Korean film of the same name. Oldboy is set to be released on November 27 nationwide.

    Josh Brolin has been married to Diane Lane for several years, and but in February of this year, the couple announced that they were getting divorced, and have been separated since. However, the divorce has yet to be finalized, and a soruce close to the couple claims that it was a mutual decision.

    It is good to see that he is fianlly getting help, and a source close to Brolin told US Weekly that “He realized he needed help and is committed to his sobriety.”

    Josh Brolin said days after the incident that he regretted what he did, and planned to quit drinking for good. It has been a problem for him for a long time, and is likely what led to the breakup of his marriage.

    Earlier this year, in January, Brolin was arrested for public intoxication, causing him to spend four hours in a jail in Los Angeles. That, and seeveral other difficult situations involving him and Diane Lane, are likely what have led to their plans for a divorce.

    After a long history with substance abuse, Josh Brolin has finally decided to get help. He has had quite a rough year, and rehab could be the thing to finally help fixing the ailing Brolin.

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  • Ginnifer Goodwin Is Pregnant, Expecting First Child

    Ginnifer Goodwin is pregnant, and is excited to share the news with all of her fans. The actress is expecting her first child, with her fiancee Josh Dallas. The news broke recently that she was oficially pregnant after she had been seen wearing loose fitting clothes.

    It also came not long after the announcement of her engagement to Josh Dallas. The couple play Snow White and Prince Charming on the hit ABC show Once Upon A Time, but in October, it was announced that the two would be tying the knot in the future.

    While this does not signify that all fairy tale romances come true, it certainly has for these two co-stars who play fairy tale lovers on the show.

    Goodwin, who is 35, met Dallas, 31, on the set in 2011. The couple went public with their romance during the following spring.

    Goodwin has always been open about her desire to have children, and is likely to be very excited about the news. She feels that she is getting older too, and wanted to get pregnant before she felt that it was too late.

    Speaking about getting pregnant, she said “The only issue I have with aging is nothing to do with my career. It’s that I want to have a lot of kids before I’m physically unable to do so.”

    Once Upon A Time is currently in its third season, and just recently Ginnifer Goodwin’s character said that she would like to have another baby. Does that mean that their new baby would become a part of the show after it is born?

    In addition to Once Upon a Time, Goodwin has appeared in several films including Something Borrowed, Mona Lisa Smile, and recently the TV movie Killing Kennedy. Dallas had previously appeared in Red Tails and Thor.

    Details such as the gender of the baby, and its due date will be kept private for the time being, and can keep fans guessing as to what it will be.

    Here is a flashback to Josh Dallas talking about working with Ginnifer Goodwin on the show.

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  • Alec Baldwin Catches Heat for Anti-Gay Slur

    In other not-so-surprising news, Alec Baldwin said something offensive. Again. And a day after his most recent temper tantrum, MSNBC suspended Baldwin’s late night show for at least two weeks. Baldwin referred to a photographer as a “c***sucking fag**t” on Thursday, a comment he at first denied and threatened to sue for, but has since apologized for making.

    Just in case your memory is a little fuzzy when it comes to Baldwin’s potty mouth, here are a few incidents he has gotten a lot of well-deserved flak for over the past couple of years. Earlier this year, he got mad when someone accused his wife of tweeting during James Gandolfini’s funeral. His response? “I’m gonna find you . . . you toxic little queen, and I’m gonna f–k . . . you . . . up.” And then there was the time he said that all paparazzi should be waterboarded. And we certainly can’t forget the time he was caught calling his 11-year-old daughter a “pig.”

    So, yeah, Alec Baldwin has spent more time than the average celebrity apologizing for his rather insensitive comments and temper tantrums. As such, the news of him uttering an anti-gay slur isn’t overwhelmingly surprising.

    TMZ broke the news of Baldwin’s anti-gay slur and shared a video of Baldwin’s comments, which he was pretty ticked off about and even threatened to sue them on Twitter. Baldwin at first said that he called the photographer a “fathead.” A “c***sucking fathead.” Yeah, right.

    According to the New York Daily News, Baldwin later admitted to making the comments on Twitter and said, “I apologize and will retire it from my vocabulary,” but he has since deleted the post from his Twitter account.

    MSNBC released a statement from Baldwin where he made a full apology:

    “I did not intend to hurt or offend anyone with my choice of words, but clearly I have–and for that I am deeply sorry. Words are important. I understand that, and will choose mine with great care going forward. What I said and did this week, as I was trying to protect my family, was offensive and unacceptable. Behavior like this undermines hard-fought rights that I vigorously support.”

    A day after folks caught wind of Baldwin’s comment, MSNBC suspended Up Late With Alec Baldwin for two weeks–it will return on November 29. No explanation for the suspension was provided, but most assume it had to do with his choice of words.

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  • Zac Efron Falls and Breaks His Jaw

    Zac Efron has had a tough few months with completing rehab for alcohol and cocaine problems, and now the former teen heartthrob has broken his jaw. Not only did Efron need to have his jaw wired shut, he also needed stitches because of a cut he suffered when falling.

    Yes, that face with a jaw wired shut and stitches. The women of America weep.

    The incident reportedly happened over the weekend, when Efron slipped in a puddle of water in front of his home in Los Angeles. Apparently Efron didn’t notice the water and took a spill. As bad as breaking your jaw, having it wired shut and needing stitches sounds, Efron is expected to recover just fine.

    Efron’s friend and costar Michael B. Jordan (note the middle initial) told E! Online that Efron is doing fine. “He’s good,” Jordan said. “He’s going to be OK.” Jordan is starring with Efron in the upcoming That Awkward Moment film, which is set to release in theaters on January 31, 2014. Efron also had a movie release back in October called Parkland, which chronicles the events at Parkland Hospital in Texas after JFK was assassinated.

    The Lucky One star was supposed to be doing some promotions for That Awkward Moment, but it looks like he will have to put that on hold while he gives his jaw time to heal. It can take around two months for a broken jaw to heal up, so Efron’s activities will be limited for a while.

    Despite this setback, judging from Efron’s Twitter account, it seems like the 26-year-old actor has been doing pretty well lately. The news of his alcohol and drug abuse problem came as quite a shock to many of his fans, but it looks like he has been busy traveling and promoting his films.

    Efron posted a note to his fans a few weeks ago on Who Say thanking his fans for their support: “Hey guys! Just returned from an incredible trip to Peru with my dad and wanted to thank you all for your support these past few weeks…means the world to me. Love you guys!”

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  • Ryan Gosling Has A Look-A-Like In Australia

    Well, brace yourself ladies, there is now word of another man out there who looks just like Ryan Gosling. It has been discovered that there is a man resembling him living in Australia. The Gosling look-a-like, Grant Hazell, is British, and also a former cop.

    With Ryan Gosling being one of the most adored male celebrities by females everywhere, Hazell has had his fair share of people on the street mistaking him for the star, and is constantly pestered by fans.

    After being approached enough times as the spitting image of the popular actor, he finally decided to capitalize on his the lucky looks that he was given, and has become a professional Ryan Gosling look-a-like. His wife sent his photo off to a talent agency, and since May, he has been working as a professional look-a-like, making $320 per night.

    The 35-year-old Hazell even received hundreds of Facebook messages, believing that he was trying to use an alias, and women are constantly declaring their love for him on the street. He is married with two children, and was urged by his wife to pursue a career as a look-a-like.

    A make-up artist who was working with him, said that he was not interested at first and that “He refused to watch his films and was embarrassed that I suggested he looked like him. I loved the fact that he was the spitting image of Ryan Gosling.”

    He acknowledged the idea of how he looks like Ryan Gosling, and that it is not such a bad thing when saying “He’s a cool guy and a great actor. It’s not a bad thing to look like one of Hollywood’s most wanted men.”

    It must be nice for Hazell, as men all over the world wish they could look like Ryan Gosling. He has now made a job out of his similarity with the famous actor, who initially leaped to stardom for his good lucks that were seen in The Notebook.

    Today is also Ryan Gosling’s birthday, and what better way to celebrate than finding a long lost twin?

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Id2vgX5tJI

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  • Sacha Baron Cohen Pranks At BAFTA Awards [Video]

    Sacha Baron Cohen has always been known for his outrageous pranks, and often times, inappropriate brand of comedy and humor. He has proved to be no different in this case, as he went wild when he accepted the Charlie Chaplin Britannia Award for Excellence In Comedy. He was accepting the award from the BAFTA LA Jaguar Britannia Awards, which took place in Los Angeles on Saturday.

    In hilarious, and traditional Sacha Baron Cohen fashion, he “killed” an old woman on stage, and the audience was shocked, until they all realized that they were simply a part of a classic joke of his. It all started when Salma Hayek wheeled the woman out on to the stage, and she was holding a cane.

    The woman was Grace Coddington, and she is the last living actor who had appeared in one of Chaplin’s films, City Lights. Once Sacha Baron Cohen’s prank started, he walked over to the actress, took her cane, and started dancing around the stage.

    After that, things got a little interesting when he broke the cane, and fell into her. This caused her to fall face first into the audience, with the wheelchair containing her flying off the stage, and hitting the floor. Of course, Charlie Chaplin was known for outrageous antics, but never did anything quite like this.

    After the audience realized that the whole thing was a prank, and started laughing Sacha Baron Cohen said “Grace Collington is the oldest, sorry, was the oldest I dedicate my award to her. It’s obviously a tragedy, but on the bright side what a great way to go. She’ll probably make the Oscars In Memoriam section…Anyway tonight is not about her, it’s about me.”

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  • Allegra Riggio Marries Jared Harris, Of Mad Men

    Allegra Riggio, an actress in her own right, has married Jared Harris, who appeared on Mad Men. The couple tied the knot in Miami on Saturday, after enjoying a long relationship together, before making it official. The couple, especially Riggio, took to twitter following the ceremony to share their excitement via both posts and pictures.

    Riggio is mostly an on-air television and radio personality, but has a few acting credits to her name as well. She just completed Crossroads, and is currently filming Into The Equinox.

    Jared Harris played Lane Pryce on Mad Men, in 35 episodes of the show. He has also appeared in several films such as Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows, and Lincoln. Harris, who is also the son of Richard Harris who played Dumbledore in Harry Potter, proposed to Allegra Riggio in June of this year with a heart shaped diamond ring.

    Riggio was delighted to have finally married her sweetheart, and took to twitter with excitement.

    Allegra Riggio described the beginning of their relationship, and how they met to US Weekly in an issue last month when saying “Jared and I met at Bar Lubitsch in April 2009. At the time, neither of us could have predicted this day would come. He was suffering through the final throes of a particularly nasty divorce, and I was at my lowest, most miserable moment. I had moved to L.A. for love, and it was not going as planned.”

    At the time, neither of us could have predicted this day would come. He was suffering through the final throes of a particularly nasty divorce, and I was at my lowest, most miserable moment.” They were able to share a laugh together, and while they had just gotten out of relationships, they returned to the same bar the next night, meeting up again by chance.

    After Riggio split from her boyfriend, a friendship between the couple began, and things slowly escalated from there. Allegra Riggio and her new husband Harris can now enjoy a happy life together, after experiencing an intimate ceremony that took place on a yacht.

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  • Seth MacFarlane Develops New Comedy: Bordertown

    If you are a fan of Seth Macfarlane’s comedy, then get excited for a new hit show, with his upcoming comedy, Bordertown. As the title implies, the show will focus on the issue of immigration in the United States, and deal with race. The show has been picked up by FOX, the same network that airs his other hit show, Family Guy.

    MacFarlane has come to be known from fans and critics for his inappropriate humor and satirical jokes on American society. Much like Family Guy, Bordertown will tackle controversial issues in the form of an animated comedy.

    The series is about two families living in a Southwest desert town on the U.S.-Mexico border. It will focus on the intertwining daily lives of Buck Buckwald and Ernesto Gonzales, two neighbors. Buck is married and a father of three, while also a border patrol agent who feels threatened by the changing culture that has transformed the neighborhood. Ernesto is a Mexican immigrant and father, who is proud to have made it in America.

    In the show, their paths cross, causing friendship and conflict, and a guaranteed dose of comedy with Seth MacFarlane behind the camera.

    In addition to being the creator of Family Guy, Seth MacFarlane also voices several characters, and is the inspiration behind much of the humor on the show. Family Guy continues to be a success for the network, however other shows of his have not had the same success. The Cleveland Show was cancelled, and American Dad will be moving to CBS.

    The comedic genius has also acted in several films including playing the voice in Ted with Mark Wahlberg, and is noted for his political views, and has even appeared on Real Time With Bill Maher.

    Seth MacFarlane’s new comedy Bordertown has been in development since 2009, and is set to debut during the 2014-2015 season. FOX has picked up a 13-episode order for the comedy series, and fans can all get ready for another hit from MacFarlane coming next Fall.

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  • Christina McLarty, David Arquette Expecting a Baby

    Congratulations are in order! OMG! Insider correspondent, Christina McLarty and her boyfriend, veteran actor David Arquette, are expecting their first child together. According to TMZ, a number of sources close to the couple have confirmed that the former Entertainment Tonight correspondent is actually already in her fourth month.

    One inside source also said, “They were trying to keep this private, but it came as a surprise. They are excited and happy even though this was unexpected.”

    While the two are overjoyed about the pregnancy, the arrival of their little bundle of joy won’t insinuate any wedding bells just yet. According to US Weekly, just last month, the couple addressed engagement rumors, putting the status of their relationship into prospective for fans. “We are totally happy and together in love, but we are not engaged,” she said. “It’s just a rumor that got out of control.” The fans will just have to sit back and see what the coming months will bring.

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    This will be the second child for Arquette. The “Scream” actor also has a 9-year-old daughter with his ex-wife and “Scream” co-star, actress Courteney Cox. The two were married for 10 years before separating. Then, after two years of separation, they filed for divorce in June of 2012. Arquette has been dating McLarty on-and-off for almost two years. But, just because they haven’t reached a full consistency, doesn’t mean things won’t progress even further.

    However, on Oct. 1, 2013 Arquette openly declared his love for McLarty on “Watch What Happens Live.” A caller by the name of Nancy phoned in and asked if Arquette was dating anybody. “I’m dating an amazing girl named Christina McLarty. I’m madly in love with her and she’s the love of my life. Absolutely.”

    While this may actually be the statement that started the engagement rumor, it does justify speculation. If Arquette’s confession is anything to go by, once again, we’ll just have to wait and see what the next few months will bring.
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  • Harrison Ford Pierces Jimmy Fallon’s Ear [Video]

    Harrison Ford has had some incredibly memorable roles throughout his career, but piercing Jimmy Fallon’s ear on his late night talk show was not one of them-until last night. Ford was a guest on the show to talk about his new film Ender’s Game, which is based on the popular young adult and science fiction novel.

    The veteran actor proceeded to pierce Fallon’s ears in front of the audience, and people watching his NBC show all over the country. The operation was very secret until it happened, and Fallon even neglected to tell his wife about what he was doing, as he joked about during the segment. He and his wife Nancy are new parents, after welcoming their baby girl in July.

    Harrison Ford, of course, is known for his roles as Han Solo and Indiana Jones, in the iconic Star Wars and Indiana Jones films. The 71-year-old actor also famously got his ears pierced in 1997, at the age of 55.

    During the show, Harrison Ford walked out on the stage wearing a white doctor’s lab coat. After he and Fallon joked about the procedure and what it could do to him, he began to do it. The step-by-step operation showed the talk show host squirming and squealing throughout the process.

    Harrison Ford tried reassuring Fallon throughout the that it would not hurt, and he tried not to freak out during the segment, but as anyone who has had their ears pierced before, it can be pretty terrifying. And just imagine if you had thousands of people watching the whole thing as Fallon did?

    Check out the hilarious segment.

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  • Scott Eastwood, Clint’s Son, Is Dating Jana Kramer

    Scott Eastwood is an American actor and model, and if his name sounds familiar well, yes, he is Clint Easwood’s son. Scott is the son of Clint Eastwood and Jacelyn Reeves. He has recently struck up a romance with Jana Kramer, an actress who has since become a singer.

    The couple was seen earlier this week holding hands outside backstage at a concert that Kramer was performing in San Diego, California.

    They were spotted again the next night at her show in Anaheim. A source close to the couple recently told US Weekly that “They are definitely into each other. It’s not like Scott to commit so fast, but he’s really into her.”

    The couple is obviously getting to be close, after multiple public spottings. Kramer, the former actress, and country singer just recently split from her fiancee Brantley Gilbert in August, so she is certainly moving on quickly.

    Before becoming a singer, Jana Kramer starred on the CW show One Tree Hill, and also had recurring roles on Friday Night Lights, 90210, and Entourage. She went on tour this summer with Dierks Bentley, and Blake Shelton, who headlined the tour.

    Like his famous father, Scott Eastwood is also an actor in his own right, although he clearly hasn’t been recognized in the same kind of way. He has appeared in several films with a career that began in 2006.

    His film credits include 3 films that Clint has been involved with, Trouble With The Curve and Gran Torino in which he was the star, and also Flags Of Our Fathers, which he directed.

    Next up, Eastwood will appear alongside Brad Pitt and Shia Labeouf in Fury, a film about World War II. He is also proud of the fact that he had non-Hollywood jobs starting out, and was not handed anything by his famous father.

    He mentioned Clint’s motto as a parent, and how that he has inspired him when saying “As a director and an actor, my dad’s motto is ‘Tell the truth.’ The only way of doing that is having life experiences and being a storyteller.”

    Scott Eastwood also entered the spotlight recently when he was featured in an issue of Town And Country, displaying his style and posing as a model. The new relationship with Jana Kramer is quickly growing, and fans should expect to see them everywhere together. Maybe they will even appear in a film together?

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  • Ashton Kutcher: Lenovo Product Engineer?

    Ashton Kutcher: Lenovo Product Engineer?

    Although Ashton Kutcher recently played Apple guru Steve Jobs on the big screen, he has become the product engineer for a new line of the PC company, Lenovo.

    It is almost guaranteed to help the business of a company when incorporating a superstar Hollywood actor like Ashton Kutcher to be involved with the product.

    In addition to being the highest paid actor on television and appearing in many films, Kutcher is also a big investor in tech products and likes being a part of the growing technological world.

    Lenovo, already the world’s biggest PC manufacturer, has appointed Kutcher as the product engineer on a new Yoga line of tablet computers.

    It was previously rumored over the summer that Kutcher might be entering into a business partnership with Lenovo, and now the news has become official. He is very excited to be in business with the PC giant, and said of the experience, “Entrepreneurship is part of their DNA, and I couldn’t ask for a better fit.”

    An Ashton Kutcher-Lenovo partnership will undoubtedly help their business, as they will use him to provide input and decision-making into design, specifications, software and usage scenarios. In a statement from Kutcher at a launch event, he said of the partnership, “This partnership with Lenovo brings together my love of technology and design that makes your life better.”

    He went on to say that he hopes to help Lenovo develop future mobile computing products, with the Yoga tablet just being the beginning. Ashton Kutcher has already stepped into the tech world before, and co-founded A-Grade Investments, which has provided venture capital and collaboration for multiple tech companies including Airbnb, Fab, Foursquare, Spotify, Path and Uber.

    The new Yoga Tablet went on the market today, being able to last for a a total of 18 hours of battery life, and it also has three different modes (hold, tilt, stand). The 8-inch Yoga Tablet will retail for $249, while the 10-incher is priced at $299.

    There is no doubt that the recent partnership with Ashton Kutcher will help Lenovo’s business, and he is excited about being able to help with the expansion of a very successful company. Lenovo is currently worth $34 billion, and was founded in 1984.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7a9K59G0Z0g

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  • Jane Seymour Separates From James Keach

    Jane Seymour, after over 20 years, has felt that she had enough of her husband James Keach. The couple have been on the verge for some time now, and now it seems to be official with Seymour filing for legal separation.

    Seymour is an English actress, most well-known for her role on the series Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman, a show that ran from 1993-1998. She has mostly appeared in TV movies and select TV series, usually only for a brief stint such as Smallville, which she was on for 6 episodes. She also played a Bond girl in Live And Let Die.

    She cited irreconcilable differences as the reason for their split, but has left the date of separation unknown, according to court documents that were obtained by E! News. The papers were filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court.

    Keach is an American actor, and while he has appeared in over 60 films and television shows beginning in 1971, he has never been able to become a star like some celebrities. He is also a director, and directed the new indie comedy Waiting For Forever, as well as episodes of Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman.

    The news of their separation comes more than six months after the couple announced their plans for divorce. At the time of the announcement,

    Jane Seymour’s rep did say that they would continue their relationship as parents, business partners, and in charitable donations that they have worked together on throughout their marriage. The couple have two children together, twin sons at 17-years-old, Kristopher and Johnny.

    Seymour has reportedly requested joint legal and physical custody of their children in the divorce, although she is not requesting spousal support.

    At 62, Jane Seymour is finally ready for an official break from her actor-husband, Keach, who is 65-years-old.

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  • Olivia Wilde Is Pregnant With Her First Child

    Olivia Wilde is expecting a baby with her fiance and fellow actor, Jason Sudekis. It will be the first time that both Wilde and Sudekis have become a parent, and the couple have been together since 2011. They met in May of 2011 when Wilde attended the season finale of SNL, while Sudekis was still on the show.

    After the couple met in May, it was announced that the two were dating in December of that year.

    Olivia Wilde is known for her work as an actress in both television and film. She has a career that started in 2003, with several television shows including a brief stint on The OC, and regular role on House M.D. Since then, she has appeared in several films including the new hit Rush, from director Ron Howard.

    Sudekis, being an alum of Saturday Night Live, is certainly known for his comedic work including such hit films as Horrible Bosses, and We’re The Millers, released earlier this year.

    Fans were quick to flock to Twitter to congratulate Olivia Wilde, and she provided a tweet of her own to thank them.

    He popped the question to Wilde in January, and earlier this summer, the couple appeared in the film Drinking Buddies.

    Before meeting Sudekis, Olivia Wilde was married to documentary filmmaker Tao Ruspoli for eight years, and the couple divorced in 2011. She felt that her marriage was simply over, and did not feel the love anymore with Ruspoli, needing to move on.

    She opened up about her relationship with Sudekis earlier this year when saying that she is “blissfully, hopefully, wildly in love” and that the couple also “have sex like Kenyan marathon runners.”

    Jason Sudekis clearly feels the love for his fiance Wilde, and reveals his sweet romantic feelings when saying “I feel like I returned home to myself as an individual through the process of falling in love with the sweetest woman I’ve ever known.”

    Olivia WIlde, 29, and Sudekis, 38 are certainly enjoying a fun life together, and look forward to their new child. Wilde has also expressed interest in wanting more children in the future, and says that three is like a little party.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJucLsxevj8

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  • Jon Cryer’s Ex-Wife, Sarah Trigger, Seeks Extra $80K in Monthly Child Support

    “If it isn’t one thing, it’s another.” That’s probably what actor and director, Jon Cryer, is thinking based on his most recent stumbling block – his ex-wife. According to TMZ, Cryer’s ex-wife, British actress Sarah Trigger, has went before a judge, requesting that she be granted the right to acquire an additional $80,000 per month in child support for the couple’s 13-year-old son, Charlie Cryer. As a matter of fact, she wants a staggering total of $88,969 per month. But, it’s not as outlandish as it sounds.

    While this may seem astronomical to most people, you have to look at all of the claims involved. Trigger now has custody of their son, and he is in her care more than’ 50 percent of the time’, TMZ reports. She currently receives $8,000 in monthly child support. However, she feels that the current amount is gravely unacceptable in comparison to the $2 million a month she claims that Cryer makes starring on the hit sitcom, “Two and a Half Men.” But her claim isn’t a misconception.
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    If the Forbes‘ list of ‘TV’s Highest Paid Actors of 2013 proves accurate, Trigger may be right on the money, literally and figuratively. The notable American business publication reported that Cryer and his “Two and a Half Men” co-star, Ashton Kutcher topped the list in earnings this year. According to Forbes, Cryer garnered an estimated $21 million from June 2012 to June 2013, which equates to approximately $1.75 a month; close enough.

    The current $8,000 monthly sum was established back in 2010 when Trigger only had custody of the child for just ‘four percent of the time.’ So, when you do the math, her claim and request may be legitimate, based on Cryer’s income.

    But, here’s where things get tricky. Trigger also claims that their son has become a victim of scrutiny in school as a result of the ‘meager’ child support she receives. In other words, she claims he’s being bullied because their lifestyle isn’t up-to-par with that of his peers, since they only receive $8,000 a month. Now, for those who do not know, Cryer’s son attends the prestigious Buckley School in Sherman Oaks, CA, which costs $33,775 annually. In a nutshell, most of their son’s peers come from wealthy families. So, $8,000 a month may seem like a far cry from financial distress, but it could actually be considered embarrassing.

    She stated that her son’s friends have opportunities she can’t afford, such as ‘exotic summer vacations’ and winter trips overseas to places like ‘Europe and Thailand.’ She also stated that some of their son’s friends have hosted, “huge birthday parties at expensive places like Sky High Sports and they invite the entire grade.”

    Trigger admitted that these type of luxurious are definitely out of her current budget. “Last year there were multiple Bar Mitzvahs and Bat Mitzvahs all with custom invitations, a dress code and huge private receptions afterward,” she explained. Trigger specified that the increase in child support would be solely for purpose of bettering the child’s quality of life.

    Cryer has not responded to Trigger’s claims or demands.
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  • Hal Needham, Stuntman And Director, Dies At 82

    Hal Needham, a Hollywood stuntman and director, died this morning. He is one of Hollywood’s most well-known stuntman, and was also the writer and director of Smokey And The Bandit.

    He was 82-years-old, and had just received a Governors Award from the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts And Sciences in 2012.

    The Academy, which unfortunately does not award actors for their stunt work, cited Needham as “an innovator, mentor and master technician who elevated his craft to an art and made the impossible look easy.”

    Needham had a long career that spanned from 1956-1996, which included 98 credits as a stuntman, and 55 films as an actor.

    His most well-known films as a director also included those where he worked with Burt Reynolds in a number of action-comedies, most notably Smokey And The Bandit. Needham and Reynolds enjoyed great success together with Smokey And The Bandit, and as a result, Needham started to focus on directing. After that, he continued to direct Reynolds in Smokey And The Bandit 2, Stroker Ace, The Cannonball Run, and more.

    The Hollywood pair also owned the Skoal Bandit NASCAR team, which won several races in the 1980’s.

    He was also a paratrooper during the Korean War before beginning his career in Hollywood. During his expansive career, he appeared in several films doing all sorts of dangerous stunts where he jumped from planes, was dragged by horses and wrecked cars, breaking a total of 56 bones in the process.

    Hal Needham is the co-founder of Stunts Unlimited, and has performed stunts for hundreds of films, as well as TV shows throughout his life.

    His death came shortly after a diagnosis with cancer. Hal Needham was a beloved member of the Hollywood community, and while he was not seen in the public eye as much as most celebrities, he was one of the best at what he did.

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  • Tom Cruise Is Set To Star In “Go Like Hell”

    Tom Cruise is set to team up with the director of Oblivion once again for an upcoming film called Go Like Hell. Cruise and director Joseph Kosinski worked together on the film Oblivion which opened earlier this year, receiving mixed reactions from critics as a summer blockbuster.

    The new film will be presented by 20th Century Fox, and center on the world of racing. The film is based on the book Go Like Hell: Ford, Ferrari, And Their Battle For Speed And Glory At Le Mans, which was written by A.J. Baime.

    The book tells the story of the decision by Henry Ford II when he went against Enzo Ferrari’s dominance on the Le Mans track in 1966.

    Ford ended up challenging Ferrari with a car that was designed by Caroll Shelby, a racer-turned-car designer. Shelby will be played by Cruise in the film, and filming will begin after he finishes his work on Mission: Impossible 5.


    Cruise has had an interesting career over the years, being scrutinized in the public eye first for his marriage to Nicole Kidman and then Katie Holmes, who he split up with just over a year ago. His involvement with Scientology has given him a lot of criticism as well.

    In addition to his complicated personal life, he has had a successful career as a popular film star including several big-budget films, as well as his earlier hits such as Risky Business and Top Gun. His iconic role as Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible series has also gained him much of his popularity. He is set to star in the upcoming thriller Edge of Tomorrow, which will be released on June 6, 2013.

    Whether Go Like Hell will be another success for Tom Cruise or a flop like some of his others is still to be determined, however he has been in a racing film before, as many of his fans already know. Days of Thunder was very successful, with him playing a race car driver, and a supporting cast that included Robert Duvall and Randy Quaid.

    While the new film from Tom Cruise will not be released any time soon, keep your eyes out for an exciting new film, in the future.

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  • Tom Hardy As Elton John In New Biopic

    Tom Hardy has been cast in the role of Elton John in the upcoming film called Rocketman. While it seems a bit soon to make a film about the man who is still making music, Hardy is the one who has been chosen with the honor of portraying the pop icon.

    Hardy, who was most recently seen in the role of Bane in The Dark Knight Rises, has never been seen a role like this before. He will certainly have to significantly alter his appearance for the role, after bulking up to play the tough-looking Bane. His other notable films include Lawless and Warrior, a film where his co-star Nick Nolte was nominated for an Oscar.

    Rocketman will be directed by Michael Grace, with a screenplay from Lee Hall, who was nominated for an Academy Award for his work on War Horse. The film is described as a movie musical spectacle, and will focus on John’s life story from child prodigy to musical superstar.

    Tom Hardy portraying Elton John is an interesting casting choice to say the least. In defending the selection of Tom Hardy, Peter Schlessel, the CEO of Focus Features, said “We are confident that Tom will embody the physicality and spirit of Sir Elton. This, in conjunction with the creative team led by Michael and Rocket Pictures, will provide the foundation for something that will be a unique cinematic event.”

    John is also set to re-recorded a number of his hit songs to align with the emotional beats of the film. Elton John, in addition to the song “Rocket Man” where the film gets its name, is known for such hits as “Bennie And The Jets” and “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.”

    In addition to the new Elton John biopic, Hardy is set to star in the Mad Max reboot, titled Mad Max: Fury Road.

    The film is scheduled to begin shooting in the fall of 2014. The selection of Tom Hardy as Elton John is a surprise to many who were hoping for Justin Timberlake in the role, and even Elton himself had Timberlake high on his wish list for potential actors.

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  • George Clooney’s New Film Is Moved To 2014

    George Clooney’s new film, The Monuments Men, will have to wait until 2014 until it gets released in theaters. It was originally scheduled to be released around Christmas time, but now it appears as if the film was not completed in time, and it will be delayed. Clooney is the star of the film, as well as the co-writer and director.

    The new and anticipated film, while originally given a release date of December 18, has been pushed back because the film’s visual effects were not able to be completed in time. It is presented by Sony pictures, and will be released early next year, with an unknown release date at this point.

    Clooney wants the film to be the best it can be, and with less than stellar visual effects, it would not be the film that he wanted. In not being able to finish in time, he was quoted saying “We simply don’t have enough people to work enough hours to finish it.”

    With the film being released in the early part of 2014, it also makes the film ineligible for consideration at the Academy Awards. However, Clooney has said that Oscar recognition was never a plan of his when deciding to make this film, which was based on Robert Edsel’s nonfiction book The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History.

    In addition to Clooney, the film stars Matt Damon, Bill Murray, John Goodman, Jean Dujardin, and Cate Blanchett. The film was filmed in Germany and England. It centers around a group of art historians, museum curators, and academics who race to recover paintings and sculptures that were stolen by the Nazis.

    George Clooney also seems to be a bit intimidated by the tough competition that is present in December of 2013, and while he may give the visual effects reason as the primary reason to move it, he also mentioned, “Then we looked at the date we had, December 18. I don’t know how many movies are opening, but it’s got to be the toughest December in recent memory for box office.”

    For fans looking to catch the new film, you will now have to wait until at least February, but maybe that will just increase the anticipation and get people more excited to see the film.

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  • Emile Hirsch To Portray John Belushi In Biopic Film?

    Emile Hirsch is now in talks to play the legendary John Belushi in a biopic film. The film was planned years ago, and after being halted for various reasons, the project has now been given new life.

    The film will be written and directed by Steve Conrad. He previously wrote the script for The Weather Man and the upcoming film starring Ben Stiller, The Secret Life of Walter Mitty.

    The film has not been officially cast yet, but Emile Hirsch seems to be the most likely candidate at the moment, while the director has also met with and considered the role for Adam Devine and Joaquin Phoenix.

    Nelson Franklin, who has been on both The Office and New Girl, is being considered for the role of Dan Ackroyd, his friend and co-star. Belushi and Ackroyd appeared on Saturday Night Live at the same time, and also appeared in several films together, including their big hit, The Blues Brothers.

    Hirsch, who is of course most recognized for his role in the film Into The Wild, has appeared in several films in the past decade. At the age of 28, he has gained a great reputation as an actor, and this film could even elevate him to the next level. He is also set to appear in the upcoming film Prince Avalanche, alongside Paul Rudd.

    John Belushi is one of those actors who were cherished during their time in Hollywood, but were taken from audiences far too early. He was also the star of Animal House, the popular college film. At the age of 33, he famously suffered an early death from a drug overdose.

    The film hopes to convey the message that Belushi was a man that embodied both the glory and the tragedy of the American dream, focusing on Belushi at the height of his career. His widow, Judy Belushi Pesano, has also signed on as one of the producers, and Dan Ackroyd will executive produce.

    With Emile Hirsch as the actor most likely to play the comedic icon, the filmmakers will look to start shooting the film in the spring of 2014, with New York selected as the location.

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  • Michael C. Hall To Star In Broadway Play

    Michael C. Hall To Star In Broadway Play

    Michael C. Hall, better known to most as Dexter Morgan, is slated to be one of several big name stars in a new Broadway play. Hall, along with Toni Collette, Marissa Tomei and Tracy Letts are set to be in a Broadway production of The Realistic Joneses, a play by Will Eno. For those of you that are already missing Hall’s beloved character, cheer up, you will be able to see him on Broadway as early as March.

    Hall, of course, is most well-known for his role in Dexter, which just finished up its 8th and final season on Showtime recently. He starred on the HBO hit Six Feet Under, which ran for five seasons. He has also been in several films, and is getting ready to appear in one of the most anticipated film of the fall, Kill Your Darlings, alongside former Harry Potter star, Daniel Radcliffe.

    In addition to Hall, his co-stars are more well-known as film actors and are likely to gain even more attention. Toni Collette has also appeared on Broadway once before in The Wild Party. Like Hall, she also had a starring role in a Showtime series, The United States of Tara. Tomei is well-known for her Oscar winning role in My Cousin Vinny, and has also appeared on Broadway in Wait Until Dark, Salome, and Top Girls.

    Bryan Cranston, who recently ended his run on AMC’s hit Breaking Bad is also starring in a broadway play called All The Way, in which he will portray former President Johnson.

    The play tells the story of two couples, both with the last name of Jones. It is set in a small rural town, and presents the intertwining lives of two neighboring couples who live in identical houses and share the same last name. In somewhat of a utopia like setting, the two couples are forced to choose between perfect fantasies and imperfect realities.

    A theater has been chosen for the play yet, but previews are set to begin in February, with an opening weekend of sometime in late March. Hall has appeared on Broadway twice before this, in Chicago and Cabaret.

    The author of the play, Will Eno, was a Pulitzer Prize finalist for Thom Pain, and also wrote Middletown, Title and Deed, and Oh, The Humanity and Other Exclamations. The Realistic Joneses first premiered at the Yale Repertory in 2012 with Tracy Letts on board already. Sam Gold will also return as the director of the Broadway version.

    Michael C. Hall, the 42-year-old native of North Carolina, is certainly a fan favorite, and news of his casting should excite all of his Dexter fans.

    Here he is, as featured in the musical Cabaret.

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