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  • Jennifer Garner, Ben Affleck Asking $45M for Home Amid Dating and Pregnancy Rumors

    Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, one of Hollywood’s most beloved and seemingly stable couples, announced they were getting a divorce back in June.

    “After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce,” they said in a joint statement. “We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding.”

    Could that “go forward with love” bit be a little more literal than we anticipated?

    Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck could be getting back together, according to multiple tabloid sources.

    Yahoo Celebrity sums it up like this:

    “Tabloid OK! claims that they’re ‘dating again,’ here’s what we know: They have been photographed a lot together — with and without their three children — since they returned to L.A. from Atlanta, where Garner was filming. At least once a week since early September, photogs have captured them arriving to marriage counseling, hitting the farmers market, leaving church, and taking the kids to karate class. On one occasion, they even dined — as a party of two — at Nobu in Malibu. And while they ditched their wedding bands in August, Jen was wearing what appeared to be her ring during one trip out with Ben, but it was on a different finger. Could this mean they a reconsidering the divorce? It’s possible.”

    There’s also the rumor floating around that Garner is pregnant, and some loose-fitting clothing is apparently the giveaway.

    Of course, you should probably stock up on grains of salt for all the continual Garner/Affleck rumors.

    One report that probably holds more credibility than the ones of rekindled romance is one that the couple is selling their marital home.

    Variety reports that Garner and Affleck have enlisted LA real estate brokers to quietly pitch their Pacific Palisades home – for a cool $45 million.

    The home, which was built in the 1930s, was once owned by Gregory Peck and producer Brian Grazer.

  • Tinder Is Verifying People Now

    Tinder Is Verifying People Now

    It might sound like a strange thing for famous people to do, but there are plenty of celebrities on Tinder (at least by rumor). Celebs – they’re just like us – swiping right with impunity.

    Now, Tinder wants you to know if it’s your lucky day and you actually matched with a famous person. Tinder is beginning to verify people.

    “Starting today, you may see a verified symbol on some profiles. Now when notable public figures, celebrities and athletes appear in your recommendations, you’ll know it’s for real,” says the company in a blog post.

    Tinder says it wants to do its best to keep its 26 million daily matches real.

    The Tinder verification check mark looks similar to those employed by Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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    Swipe on. And good luck. Hopefully, if you match with someones famous, they’re actually single.

  • Katie Holmes Joins Twitter, Tweets ‘The Giver’ Pic

    Katie Holmes is the latest high-profile celebrity to finally join the ranks of the tweeting world, and it’s this kind of star power that the company hopes will bolster its image as it prepare for an IPO. In about 6 hours on the service, Holmes has already racked up nearly 16,000 followers.

    Holmes used her first tweet to publicize a cast photo from the set of her current filming project, an adaptation of the Newbery award-winning children’s classic The Giver.

    In other Katie Holmes news, the actress’s new fashion line kicked off to good reviews last week, and she has recently been linked to Jamie Foxx.

    Twitter knows it’s good for business when high-profile celebs start tweeting, so they sent her a shoutout earlier this morning:

  • Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show: Models, Celebs Prepare On Twitter

    In more than 90 countries this evening, TV sets will be tuned to a program that has become not only one of the top fashion shows of the year, but a stage for big musical talent as well. That, and it’s one of the few times in the year that folks can look at models in their underwear without drawing the derision of their significant others.

    I’m talking of course about the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. The event, previously held and taped earlier this month, will air tonight at 10pm EST on the CBS network.

    Tonight’s show will feature angel superstars Adriana Lima and Miranda Kerr, as well as Alessandrra Ambrosio, Behati Prinsloo, Candice Swanepoel, Chanel Iman, Doutzen Kroes, Erin Heatherton, Lily Aldridge, and Lindsay Ellingson. Like I mentioned before, the fashion show has become a place to showcase many popular talents as of late, as this year there are performances by Maroon 5, Kanye West & Jay-Z and Nicki Minaj.

    The models and musical talent are preparing for the broadcast on Twitter:

    Tonight is the night!! Watch the 2011 Victoria’s Secret show with me and my fellow beautiful Angels on CBS at… http://t.co/H01qjpum 2 hours ago via Facebook · powered by @socialditto

    TONIGHT at 10pm is what we all waited for!! The #VSFashionShow on @CBS 2 hours ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

    RT @VictoriasSecret: The sexiest night on TV is TONIGHT! Watch the Angels + @KanyeWest & Jay-Z (@S_C_), @Maroon5 & @NickiMinaj! 10/9c on CBS 2 hours ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

    .@VictoriasSecret Fashion Show airs tomorrow at 10/9c on @CBS! http://t.co/OddgxbVT #VSFashionShow 16 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    On @CBS set with @Doutzen talking about the @VictoriasSecret fashion show! Airs 10pm tomorrow on CBS. Don’t miss it! http://t.co/I5hEy3NU 1 day ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

    So happy to see you are all excited about the @VictoriasSecret fashion show! Don’t miss it! 🙂 xxx 14 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

    Waking up early to do all the promos for the #vsfashionshow tonight !!! Bom dia los angeles!!! 3 hours ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

    This year, the biggest fashion item was worn by model Miranda Kerr. She sported the “Fantasy Treasure Bra,” a push-up bra that reportedly has 3,400 precious gems and is worth a cool $2.5 million.

    Will you be watching tonight? If you can’t wait for the show, check out a sneak preview and a promo video of the models lip-syncing Maroon 5’s “Moves Like Jagger” below:

  • Warrant Star Jani Lane’s Death Spurs Twitter Debate

    As you might have seen while perusing the internets this afternoon, Former Warrant frtonman Jani Lane was found dead last night in a motel room just outside of L.A. When we first told you about his death, we reported on the Twitter reaction from his fellow musicians and other celebrities.

    At that time, the cause of death was unknown. As of right now it is still undetermined, but police might have a few more clues.

    According to TMZ, investigators have uncovered a “half-empty” bottle of vodka and prescription pills in the hotel room where they found the body.

    Apparently, paramedics arrived around 5:15 pm yesterday and pronounced Lane dead at the scene. An autopsy will be held later today but the death is currently being treated as either an accidental overdose or a death by natural causes.

    The news of Lane’s death has not only been discussed by celebs – the general population is pretty enthralled with it. He’s been trending all day on Twitter and so has one of Warrant’s most famous songs, “Cherry Pie.”

    she’s my cherry pie.. cool drink of water such a sweet surprise.. tastes so good make a grown man cry.. sweet cherry pie, yeah #RIPJaniLane 12 hours ago via UberSocial for BlackBerry · powered by @socialditto

    Not cool at all… RIP Jani Lane. For you I will eat a cherry pie. 3 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    First Hightower and now the Cherry Pie guy: all of my adolescent role models are dying. 8 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    But some are fighting back, saying that remembering Lane as the “Cherry Pie guy” is wrong.

    Remembering Jani Lane for Warrant’s “Cherry Pie” instead of “Heaven” is like if Bret Michaels died and everyone thought: “Unskinny Bop.” 56 minutes ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    RIP Warrant vocalist Jani Lane. Aside from “Cherry Pie” you were responsible 4 arguably the greatest hair metal ballad ever ..”Heaven” 11 hours ago via Twitterrific · powered by @socialditto

    Jani Lane was found yesterday dead and today people will play Cherry Pie in his honor, a song he hated. #irony #dontdodrugskids 4 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    its pretty sad how jani lane is being called the cherry pie guy. he had much better songs and he always hated his biggest hit RIP 3 hours ago via Mobile Web · powered by @socialditto

    Another thing on Jani Lane’s death –

    I was tipped off to this via Twitter, and it prompted a big “C’mon, guys!” YouTube, you might want to do something about this ad that pops up before the official Cherry Pie video. Seems a bit insensitive, don’t you think?

    What do you guys think? For which song should we remember Jani Lane? Let us know in the comments.

  • “I’m Gonna Be Your Friend” Social Media Campaign Targets East African Poverty

    The Save The Children organization is hoping to raise both awareness and funds to help the “devastating food crisis affecting millions of children and their families across East Africa.”

    Today they announced the launch of I’m Gonna Be Your Friend, a giant fundraising campaign that looks to spread the word via social media and celebrities – and through celebrities on social media.

    The first aspect of this campaign is the accompanying video, available on YouTube. The video shows harrowing footage of struggling Africa people and is directed by Kevin MacDonald of Last King of Scotland fame. It is set to Bob Marley’s song “High Tide or Low Tide,” which includes the line “I’m Gonna Be Your Friend” (where the campaign got its name). Check it out:

    The second part of the social media campaign is the Twitter and Facebook support. Universal Music Group, Yahoo!, MSN, and others have already teamed up with the social sites like Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as partners in the project. “I’m Gonna Be Your Friend” has also attracted a slew of high-profile celebrities –

    From today, many icons, celebrities and artists across the world including Eminem, Lady Gaga, Jay Z, David Beckham, U2, Beyonce, The Rolling Stones, Muhammad Ali, Jennifer Lopez, Muse, Coldplay, Elton John, Lewis Hamilton, Britney Spears, Bruno Mars, Robert Plant, Kanye West, Madonna, Cristiano Ronaldo, Justin Bieber, Brian May, Sting, Rihanna and many others are launching the campaign via their huge networks of friends and fans on Facebook and Twitter (#beafriend).

    Those celebs will spread the word using their Facebook and Twitter followings. Save The Children estimates a global reach of over 700 million fans.

    #EastAfrica @Bobmarley @SavetheChildren Appeal. RT, Download and Donate. Children urgently need your help. #beafriend http://t.co/Dsl1hX5 3 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    Enrique supports @bobmarley‘s @savethechildren campaign to help fight hunger in East Africa. #beafriendhttp://say.ly/RuuzEJ 7 hours ago via WhoSay · powered by @socialditto

    #EastAfrica @Bobmarley @SavetheChildren Appeal. RT, Download and Donate. Children urgently need your help. #beafriend http://t.co/rWJIDDz 5 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    Cristiano RonaldoI’ve just been informed of this campaign to put an end to Millions of children starvation – Save The Children has launched an emergency aid response in Africa – Please watch this video, share with friends and download Bob Marley & The Wailer’s single ‘High Tide or Low Tide’ with all proceeds going to the East Africa food crisis appeal. You can and help now.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTJVQKra7gA&feature=share

    People can donate to the cause either by purchasing the Bob Marley track from iTunes or by donating directly from the “I’m Gonna Be Your Friend” site. Also, people can help by simply spreading the word on Facebook and Twitter. They ask they Twitter chatter contain the hashtag #beafriend.

    Save The Children says that drought in north east Kenya and Somalia has led to a massive food crisis.

      Families have lost their crops, livestock, and their food supplies – up to 60% of cattle have died in some areas. Food and water prices have soared.
      Families are struggling to get even one meal a day.
      Thousands of children across the region face starvation. And those who survive can be damaged for life by lack of food when they’re little.
      Thousands of families, including around 70,000 children, have been forced to flee the drought-stricken homes to survive, with many joining overcrowded refugee camps.


    Spread the word, help out. Social media for social good is something we can all get behind.

  • Soulja Boy Buys $55M Jet, Wants You To Pay To Watch His Birthday Bash

    #SWAG?

    Rapper Soulja Boy surprised the interwebs today when the news broke that he had purchased a brand new G5 private jet. The price tag on that baby? $35 million for the plane plus and additional $20 million on extras. According to TMZ, those extras include multiple flat screens, custom Italian leather seats, Brazilian hardwood cabinets and a brand new deluxe bathroom.

    Oh yeah, and the paint job to include his logo on the outside.

    Yesterday was the rapper’s 21st birthday, and apparently this was a present to himself. I remember being really excited about the $15 bottle of bourbon I bought for myself when I turned 21, so I can only imagine how exciting this is for Soulja Boy.

    The Twitterverse seems to be shocked that Soulja Boy has $55M to drop on a plane, and that fact isn’t lost on Soulja Boy himself. Along with retweeting articles about his purchase, he retweeted this derisive tweet a couple hours ago –

    No disrespect but if @bowwow doesnt have a private jet what the hell is @souljaboy doing getting one? 2 hours ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

    Here are some more Twitter responses –

    dear DeAndre bka Soulja Boy you coulda paid all my school loans for your bday and it woulda cost you as much as one cabinet on that jet. 15 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

    MC Hammer part 2….Soulja Boy Drops $55 MILLION on Private Jet http://pulse.me/s/UdCN 21 minutes ago via Pulse News · powered by @socialditto

    I hope Soulja boy put some drapes, a porch, and a screen door on that jet. Cause he is about to be living in that joint until they repo it 21 minutes ago via TweetDeck · powered by @socialditto

    I refuse to believe that Soulja Boy has $55 mil to blow on a plane…#ButWhoAmI 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    He is also using Twitter to promote his online pay-per-view stream of his birthday party –

    let the countdown begin!!!
    http://t.co/X7dR8T8 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    That link takes you to www.souljaboybirthdaybash.com where you can watch his party on a live stream. That party will begin tonight at 11 pm EST. The site also displays a video where Soulja boy informs us about the benefits of watching his bash – red carpet, musical performances and celebrity surprises.

    But it will cost you $2.99 to watch it, payable via PayPal.

    Soulja Boy buys a $55 million jet and on the same day asks fans to shell out cash to watch a stream of his birthday party? I guess he has to find some way to pay for the four minibars.

  • Peter Falk Dies, Celebrities Take to Twitter

    An great actor with one of the most recognizable deliveries and some of the most unique mannerisms ever has died.

    Peter Falk “died peacefully” at his home in Beverly Hills late yesterday evening, according to a statement released by his friend and attorney Larry Larson. The cause of death was not released, but court documents from 2008 suggest that he may have been suffering from Alzheimer’s. He was 83.

    The veteran actor performed on both the screen and stage, but is probably most known for his role as TV’s Lt. Columbo. Wearing his trademarked raincoat, Columbo would always seem to be absent-minded before nailing the bad guys with his line “just one more thing.”

    But this writer most fondly remembers Falk as the Grandpa who reads his grandson the tale in The Princess Bride. Something about Falk just seemed to speak to assurance and humility.

    Twitter has reacted strongly to Falk’s passing, as much of its trending topics are being taken up by Falk-related subjects-

    And there has been an outpouring of celebrity comments on his death. Apparently he was a much loved figure within the Hollywood community. Here are some tweets from celebs that make use of some of his best roles –

    So long, Peter Falk – Wings Of Desire http://t.co/4LiVPaS via @youtube 44 minutes ago via Tweet Button · powered by @socialditto

    Peter Falk has died. Star of ‘Columbo’ and the grandfather in ‘Princess Bride’. He will be missed. As you wish, Peter, as you wish. 1 hour ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    RIP Peter Falk. “The In-Laws” still one of the funniest movies of all time. #SerpentineShelSerpentine. 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

    Peter Falk was awesome…”serpentine! Serpintine!” 2 hours ago via Echofon · powered by @socialditto

    RIP Peter Falk – He was one of the greats. Watch ‘Wings of Desire’ to see him at his best. ,) [one eyed emoticon] 2 hours ago via txt · powered by @socialditto

    Oh no 🙁 Just heard. Peter Falk, who played Columbo, TV’s greatest EVER detective, has died. 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

    Other celebs simply talk about Falk as a great man –

    Peter Falk was a dear man and a great actor. This one hurts. RIP, sir. 3 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    Rest in peace, Peter Falk. ❤ 2 hours ago via Twittelator · powered by @socialditto

    Peter Falk has died. I always thought I’d meet him, but I won’t. What a wonderful actor. One more thing is bothering me – it’s very sad 2 hours ago via web · powered by @socialditto

    So sad to hear that Peter Falk who played popular TV detective #Columbo, has died, i was inspired by him when playing #Luther. R.I.P 1 hour ago via Twitter for BlackBerry® · powered by @socialditto

    Hung out with Peter Falk many years back. He arrived late to a party wearing a tux. We smoked cigarettes. He was extremely cool… 1 hour ago via Twitter for iPhone · powered by @socialditto

    And I leave you with this great movie moment, the one for which I will always remember Peter Falk. Enjoy –

    Also, leave your comments on the guestbook for Falk at FamousDead.