February 2, 2010

Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie Do Not Appear Unhappy

This should quell those pesky breakup rumors. Ha, well, at least until the next round of celebrity gossip tabloid covers are rolled out later this week.

The reportedly miserable pair looked anything but during a night out together at the Directors Guild of America Awards on Saturday in Los Angeles.

The couple's first public appearance together in more than a month coincided with Pitt's honoring Inglourious Basterds director Quentin Tarantino.

Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt cuddled at the table they shared with the director. A source reports that Brangelina was more "affectionate" than usual.

"They would whisper in each other’s ears and laugh," the source says. "They looked really happy." She even "beamed with pride" when he spoke.

An Angelina and Brad Pic

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie: Actually making it work?

They sure look happy to THG. In fact, no credible piece of information we've read has suggested otherwise. Still, sources say - nay, insist - they are having trouble.

Us reports Jolie feels she is shouldering the parental burden of their six kids, Maddox, 8, Pax, 6, Zahara, 5, Shiloh, 3, and twins Vivienne and Knox, 18 months.

That we could believe. But Brad Pitt and Jennifer Aniston being back together, as more than one magazine proclaimed last week? A bit far-fetched at this point.

As for the rumors that Angelina Jolie recently was cheating on Brad with her Salt dialogue coach and/or had an affair with Lady Gaga? That's just hilarious.

Grammy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Beyonce vs. Fergie

A pair of one-named singers dominated the Grammy Awards last night.

Beyonce took home a female solo artist record six trophies, while Fergie and her fellow Black Eyed Peas were honored with the Best Pop Vocal Album.

As always, though, the evening's fashion choices will make the most lasting impact, as Joan Rivers and other haughty critics judge the ceremony's hits and misses.

Were Beyonce or Fergie included on these lists? Compare their looks below and then vote in our poll...

Beyonce Knowles PictureLooking Very Fergalicious

[Photos: Splash News Online]

Grammy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Heidi Klum vs. Ke$ha

Ke$ha accomplished something very impressive last month:

She took over the top spot on the album sales chart from Susan Boyle.

But the eccentric singer has an even greater challenge ahead of her now: she's been pitted against Heidi Klum in this edition of a THG Fashion Face-Off.

The artist and the really super model both posed for photographers at last night's Grammy Awards. Study their dresses carefully and chime in on this matchup's winner below...

Gorgeous at the GrammysKe$ha Photo

[Splash News Online]

Pink at the Grammy Awards: Hot or Not?

She started out in a white robe and ended up in nearly nothing at all.

Indeed, while the Grammy Awards were dominated by Beyonce, Taylor Swift and a moving tribute to Michael Jackson, Pink also made quite an impression on viewers.

The singer performed a version of "Glitter in the Air" by making like a scantily clad acrobat. Spinning in the air, Pink donned nothing but white straps over a flesh-colored body suit, along with a few strategically placed sequins.

Even with Lady GaGa in attendance, this was the fashion statement of the night:

Pink on StageAlmost Nude

Watch Pink's entire performance below, from robe-covered start to skin-exposed finish.


Glitter in the Air Performance

Grammy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Rihanna vs. Carrie Underwood

Some style showdowns are lopsided. Ke$ha and Heidi Klum? Come on. The eccentric singer is going to get blown out of the water faster than you can say Tik Tok.

Rihanna vs. Carrie Underwood is a tougher one to handicap, however.

Nominated for best rap collaboration with Jay-Z and Kanye West, Rihanna paired her usual fiery hair with an Elie Saab Haute Couture gown, Neil Lane diamond earrings, bracelet and rings mixed with two Diamond in the Rough rings.

Sorry you weren't there, Matt Kemp. But she looks great in photos!

Carrie, meanwhile, recently got engaged and looked the part of a would-be bride last night in a Georges Chakra gown with silver leather straps. Just gorgeous.

Who looked better, though? Vote in our survey below and decide:

A Single LadyA Beautiful Carrie Photo

Grammy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Katy Perry vs. Britney Spears

Last night's Grammy Awards featured the best in music. And fashion ...in theory. Both Katy Perry and Britney Spears may appear on the worst-dressed list.

Should they be, though? Katy's flesh-tone dress certainly showcased her voluptuous figure, with none of the cleavage which we've grown accustomed to.

Way to mix it up and keep things interesting, girl!

Meanwhile, Britney Spears rocked long brunette curls and a black lace Dolce & Gabbana dress over a bodysuit, paired with fishnet stockings. Classy.

Whose outfit do you like better? Vote below!

Katy at the GrammysGrammy Britney

Katy vs. Britney: Who's your pick? [Photos: Splash News Online]

Grammy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Usher vs. The Situation

One is a multi-platinum artist with an extremely successful R&B career. The other runs a gym on Staten Island and has no business at the Grammys whatsoever.

Usher and Mike Sorrentino (a.k.a. The Situation from Jersey Shore) may have little in common, but they both showed up on the red carpet Sunday night in L.A.

That's good enough for a THG Grammy fashion face-off!

Looking dapper as always, Ush dressed to the nines and showcased that baby face we've grown to love. The Situation ... well, he did what The Situation does.

Who looked hotter last night? That's for you to decide ...

Ursher PhotoThe Sitch

Crystal Bowersox: From Farmer to Singer

She's a long way from a farm in Ohio now.

As one of the rumored 24 semifinalists on season nine of American Idol, Crystal Bowersox has made a home for herself in Hollywood for a few weeks.

The former country gal is actually accustomed to the urban life, as she's lived in Chicago for a number of years, playing the guitar, building a career as a folk singer and raising a little boy.

Crystal Bowersox Picture

Crystal cites Janis Joplin. Aretha Franklin, Bonnie Raitt, Melissa Etheridge and Sista Otis as musical influences.

Below, you can watch and listen to her perform on stage and offer your critical take on her prospects: Might she be the next American Idol?



Lady Gaga Grammy Fashion: Hit or Miss?

Amazingly, Lady Gaga may have been upstaged in the outrageous fashion department last night. Pink's Grammy outfit was the hands down winner in that respect.

Still, this is Lady Gaga we're talking about. She made quite an entrance, collaborating with Giorgio Armani on a series of exclusive looks for music's big night.

Check out her celestial-inspired dress with towering, glittering heels below.

Like her concerts, every Gaga fashion statement is a performance art piece in and of itself. But how does this one rate in your book? Vote in our survey below ...

Yellow HairGaga at the Grammys

Taylor Swift and Cory Monteith: New Couple Alert?

At last night's Grammy Awards, Taylor Swift took home four trophies, including Album of the Year.

But the blogosphere is buzzing today about the person that may have accompanied Swift home after such a successful night: Glee cast member Cory Monteith.

The pair were spotted together at Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party, looking as happy and cozy as any new couple. This is the second time in a week the adorable stars dined together, as witnesses also spotted them at Jerry's Deli on January 28.

Taylor Swift and Cory Monteith

An insider claims Cory and Taylor are "seeing where the road leads," which is a euphemism for saying Monteith might be putting on a capella performances in private for Swift... if you know what we mean!

The 27-year old actor stars on Glee as Finn Hudson, the group's dim-witted, big-hearted male anchor. Rumors linked him to co-star Lea Michelle for a bit, but both sides have denied any romantic relationship.

Swift, meanwhile, has gone through an ugly break-up with Joe Jonas and dated Taylor Lautner for a couple weeks at the end of 2009. That pairing never went anywhere, however, making it possible for us to slightly alter the lyrics to a former number-one single:

Can't you see that I'm the one who understands you?
Been here all along so why can't you see?
You belong with CORY...
.

The Bachelor Promo: Vienna Girardi is "Pure Evil"

Vienna Girardi is pure evil. Or so The Bachelor producers would have us believe.

In a promo for tonight's episode, the Floridian is once again cast as the villain competing against sweet Corrie, Tenley and Co. for Jake Pavelka's heart.

This has been the common theme of late, even though Vienna Girardi hasn't done anything that objectionable. She's kind of an airhead, but harmless.

Rumors of her dating someone at home while on the show have been leaked, along with topless photos of her modeling. The other girls hate her so hard.

Is she really an evil, manipulative bitch, or is this just Mike Fleiss' way of riling up viewers so we're astonished when Vienna receives the final rose?

We think it's pretty clear. Here's the promo for tonight's episode of The Bachelor:



Grammy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Miley Cyrus vs. Lea Michele

The biggest Glee-related news coming out of the 2010 Grammy Awards is that Cory Monteith might be dating Taylor Swift.

But Lea Michele won't let her co-star steal all the headlines: she's challenged Miley Cyrus to a red carpet fashion face-off, and it's totally on below!

At the event, Michele told reporters she had an "insane wardrobe" problem because she picked out a white dress "and you could see through the entire thing," prompting a last-minute change.

It's too bad she didn't don that frock to the ceremony. It would have guaranteed her a victory over Cyrus, who chose a Max Azria dress because she "wanted to be edgy."

We won't ask you to compare the talent levels between the singer because Michele would win in a landslide. But contrast Lea and Miley's looks and vote in our poll...

Miley at the GrammysLovely Lea

Sources: Amy Winehouse is Likely Bisexual; Blake Fielder-Civil Had Fling with Pre-Op Transexual

The revelation that Amy Winehouse is bisexual may come from a completely unreliable source, but at the same time, would anyone doubt that for a second?

Didn't think so. And the rumors that Amy is into girl-on-girl comes just days after rumors that her ex-husband had a relationship with a pre-op transsexual.

Naturally.

Wino told friends, regarding Blake's dalliances: "So what? I like girls as well. I have had relationships with women but that doesn't mean I don't love Blake."

Oookay. She added: "Something about being with a woman is very satisfying. I don't care what people think about me being bi - I just do what feels good."

Despite this declaration of sexual freedom, Winehouse is said to be livid with Blake Fielder-Civil over stories linking him to a male Wino lookalike named Mia.

Blake and Amy Civil

Just when you thought Amy Winehouse gossip couldn't get any weirder ...

"It is embarrassing. I knew this girl. She used to stand outside my house all the time. I even spoke to her on the phone telling her to keep away," she said.

"[Blake] had even told me she was hassling him. He can't keep doing this to me. But I don't judge him for it - everyone has their own sexual desires."

Sound logic. Last night, a friend of confirmed that Amy, who's supposedly engaged to Blake again, is indeed bisexual, and consented to her speaking out.

"There is nothing restrained about Amy's sexuality," said the pal, noting that Wino has a crush on X Factor judge Cheryl Cole. "She doesn't hold back."

"She says what she feels. She often talks about other women. Most women can appreciate another's beauty but Amy definitely takes that to the next level."

Despite their recent divorce, his apparent links to that guy Mia and his secret proposal to Sarah Aspin in rehab, Blake is still "The One" for Amy, however.

"Right now, she's absolutely devastated," the pal said. "Deluded or not, Amy genuinely believes her and Blake are a fairytale who will end up together one day."

Truly, is there any doubt that's the case?

Grammy Awards Fashion Face-Off: Wyclef vs. will.i.am

Wyclef Jean of the Fugees fame and the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am can never be described as conventional - both in terms of their music and respective fashion sense.

Back in the spotlight lately as he pushes relief efforts in his native Haiti, Wyclef wore a black suit with thick pinstripes to last night's Grammys. Thumbs up from us.

Meanwhile, will.i.am and his bandmates delivered a kick-ass performance, but while Fergie's dress was a huge hit last night, her band mate's camo suit? Not so sure.

But you tell us in the poll below. Can will.i.am's alternative effort top Wyclef's more traditional ensemble? It would be an upset, but it's for you style critics to decide.

Vote in our celebrity fashion survey and decide the winner:

Wyclef Jean Picturea will.i.am pho.to

Rip Torn: Arraigned, Unintelligible

Veteran actor Rip Torn was taken to court this morning in handcuffs to face charges stemming from his unbelievable arrest in Connecticut over the weekend.

Torn allegedly broke into a bank while carrying a loaded gun. No one was hurt and the only damage was the window Torn broke to get in, but still ... wow.

The belligerent 78-year-old was charged with a list of offenses only DMX could top: Carrying a pistol without a permit, carrying a firearm while intoxicated, first-degree burglary, first-degree criminal trespass and third-degree criminal mischief.

Rip's arraignment went without incident and he seemed in good spirits afterward ... albeit completely nonsensical. Dude was babbling in some other dialect.

Let One Rip

LET 'ER RIP: The recurring 30 Rock guest star is a troubled guy.

En route to his car after posting $100,000 bail and securing his release from the slammer, Torn shouted "Pardon" and "Con permiso" at a gathering of reporters.

Par for the course, really.

He'll be back in court February 17, where he'll likely plead not guilty, according to his lawyer. Rip is also expected to enter an alcohol treatment facility this week.

Probably a good idea, as this wasn't his first drunken run-in with the law. He certainly keeps things interesting, but loaded firearms are no laughing matter.

Right, Gilbert Arenas?

Tila Tequila Threatens Haitian Orphans with Adoption

The people of Haiti really need your help.

Because thousands of homes have been destroyed and countless lives lost? Yes, absolutely. But even more so for this season:

Tila Tequila is threatening to adopt a few orphans from this ravaged country!

On multiple Twitter* posts last night, Tila made her frightening plans public:

  • I will adop 2 children from HAITI....I'm going to try to do that ASAP! Those poor babies ! Mommy is coming to rescue u my Angels! xoxox.
  • I am going to have 2 biological babies of my own, then adopt 3 other babies who need a home! TILA FOR PRESIDENT!!!! For real.

Sorry, Tila, but Barack Obama's approval ratings aren't that low.

Give Me Attention!

As for rumored baby daddy The Game, Tequila continues to have harsh words for the man that definitely did not impregnate her. She told Radar Online:

"You know damn straight everything you said... is a lie! Why would you do that? But I don’t even care.

"Just wait nine months for my paternity test. I’m not worried about it. Game has nine months to live out all of his fun lies. Live it up baby! Nine months from now, it’s the big paternity test day! Now that doesn’t lie, unlike you, sir."

* Tila has since gone all Miley Cyrus on us and deleted her Twitter account. For what reason? Only she can explain:

"Twitter, by FAR as THE MOST HATEFUL, DEVIL WORSHIPPERS, RACIST, AND VIOLENT COMMUNITY THAT I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED! TWITTER IS BAD."

Hear that, MySpace? The challenge has been laid out!

Shaquille O'Neal Accused of Affair with Laura Govan, Gilbert Arenas' Fiancee

If there were awards for NBA gossip, Gilbert Arenas and Shaquille O'Neal would be unanimous first-team selections - and that's before their lives intertwined.

Now that Shaq is accused of an affair with Laura Govan, Arenas' fiancee?

Wow. O'Neal has been rumored to have slept with another player's significant other for weeks, but this report is the first we've read with a name attached.

The fact that it's Gilbert Arenas' fiancee is nothing short of amazing. Rumor has it Shaq and Laura Govan became involved at some point in the past year.

An email allegedly from Govan said she'd meet with Shaq "as long as u taste me and make me cum LOL." Um, LOL is right ... or WTF. Peep the email here.

Laura Govan PictureGilbert Arenas, Fiancee

Did Laura Covan cheat on Gilbert Arenas with Shaq?

Gilbert Arenas and Laura Govan have had a turbulent relationship, complete with subpoenas, child custody battles, various breakups and a couple of kids.

Still, they've managed to make it work ... at least until now. If she really slept with Shaq, who is also accused of an affair with Vanessa Lopez, who knows.

Shaq's wife, Shaunie, seeks legal separation from the big fella, who may have been sleeping with Dominica Westling too. Who does he think he is, Tiger?

Arenas is suspended indefinitely by the NBA after pleading guilty to a felony gun charge. That charge stemmed from a locker room standoff in December.

Arenas' Wizards and Shaq's Cavaliers hadn't played since back on November 18, so it's unlikely Gil was packing heat with the intention of whacking Shaq.

Love Shaq

WHO, ME? Shaq is accused of an affair with Gilbert Arenas' fiancee.

Robert Pattinson and Miley Cyrus Compete for Worst of the Worst

Forget last night's Grammy Awards and tomorrow's announcement of Oscar nominations.

The most controversial awards ceremony around revealed its nominees today, and we can think of a few (million) tweens that won't be happy with the results.

Both Miley Cyrus and Robert Pattinson are up for Razzies, which celebrate the worst of the big screen each year. We've posted the 2009 categories/nominees below and expect to hear a lot from Beyonce and Sandra Bullock fans, as well...

WORST PICTURE OF 2009
"All About Steve"
"G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra"
"Land of the Lost"
"Old Dogs""
"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

Torn JeansPretty Patt

WORST ACTOR OF 2009
All Three Jonas Brothers, "Jonas Brothers: The 3-D Concert Experience"
Will Ferrell, "Land of the Lost"
Steve Martin, "Pink Panther 2"
Eddie Murphy, "Imagine That"
John Travolta, "Old Dogs"

WORST ACTRESS Of 2009
Beyonce, "Obsessed"
Sandra Bullock, "All About Steve"
Myley Cyrus, "Hannah Montana: The Movie"
Megan Fox, "Jennifer’s Body" and "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"
Sarah Jessica Parker, "Did You Hear About the Morgans?"

WORST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF 2009
Candice Bergen, "Bride Wars"
Ali Larter, "Obsessed"
Sienna Miller, "G.I. Joe"
Kelly Preston,"Old Dogs"
Julie White, "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen"

WORST SUPPORTING ACTOR OF 2009
Billy Ray Cyrus, "Hannah Montana: The Movie"
Hugh Hefner (as himself), "Miss March"
Robert Pattinson, "Twilight Saga: New Moon"
Jorma Taccone, "Land of the Lost"
Marlon Wayans, "G.I. Joe"

Tiffany Bromley: Michael Buble Loves Sex, Weed

Canadian crooner Michael Buble makes many women swoon all around the world. Tiffany Bromley is not one of those women ... well, she's not anymore, at least.

For whatever reason, the ex-model who says she had an ongoing affair with Buble for years is calling him out this week as an arrogant, foul-mouthed pothead.

Bromley, who took that classic Michael Buble naked photo when he was dating Emily Blunt, said fame made a "self-obsessed jerk" out of a warm, kind fellow.

"Michael saw himself as a real ladies' man who could schmooze any women into bed, and had done on tours," she said. "He told me I needed to loosen up."

"Many times he said, 'I have the best-looking penis. He bragged about how it gave ultimate pleasure to women. I just ignored him. But he was good in bed."

Okay then!

Michael Buble Image

Bromley also revealed that Michael Buble, who just got engaged to Argentine soap star Luisana Loreley Lopilato de la Torre, smoked up to three joints a day.

"He uses swear words and colorful language," Tiffany Bromley said. "He always had a couple (of joints) his wash bag ready to go. He insisted it was his way of winding down at the end of a day. But sometimes he started the day with one."

"He said he needed pot as a key part of his creativity. He said he could write his best songs with it. It was part of Michael's routine to smoke at night. Then he always got hungry. He'd raid the hotel mini-bar and eat 3-4 Snickers bars."

Bromley also recalled that as Buble's fame grew, so did his waistline and his ego. "He often said to me, 'I'm the best living singer there is'," she said.

So basically, if you believe this chick, Michael Buble is an egomaniac who admires his own genitalia, is good in the sack and often gets the munchies.

Glad we've cleared that up.

Grammy Fashion: The Best (and Worst) of the Rest

Taylor Swift and Beyonce dominated the awards; Lady Gaga and Pink ruled the stage; and celebrities from every industry walked the red carpet of last night's Grammy Awards.

We've already recapped the night in fashion via a series of face-offs. For example, the following stars battled one another in front of photographers, fans and our loyal readers:

  • Beyonce vs. Fergie
  • Heidi Klum vs. Ke$ha
  • Rihanna vs. Carrie Underwood
  • Katy Perry vs. Britney Spears
  • Usher vs. The Situation
  • Miley Cyrus vs. Lea Michele
  • Wycleff vs. will.i.am

Click on the links above and cast your vote today!

As for other major stars (i.e. Adam Lambert) and quasi celebs enjoying their 15 minutes in the spotlight (i.e. Larry Platt), they also showed up at the event.

Check out the best of the rest of the night below and sound off about the ceremony's fashionable winners and losers...

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Travis and SonJ. Hud PhotoPhoto of The Jonas BrothersKevin Jonas and Danielle Deleasa

Ricky Martin PhotoMMLarry Platt PictureMario Lopez Pic

LeAnne Novacek, Wife of Former NFL Star Jay Novacek, Found Dead After Suicide

LeAnne Novacek, wife of former Dallas Cowboys tight end Jay Novacek, has died, a spokesperson with the Tarrant County medical examiner's office said.

Dallas-Fort Worth's' WFAA cites a self-inflicted gunshot as the cause of death. The 45-year-old LeAnne was discovered dead at 9:05 a.m. this morning.

At 8:37 a.m., Burleson police and fire departments responded to "a report of a medical emergency, possible suicide" at a residence in Burleson, Texas.

Police on the scene called the Tarrant County coroner's office and detectives. The police investigation is ongoing, with an autopsy scheduled for Tuesday.

LeAnne Novacek Picture

R.I.P. Jay Novacek's wife LeAnne was found dead earlier today.

Officials say that Jay Novacek was not at the residence when police arrived. No suicide note was found, but more information may be revealed shortly.

Jay Novacek played six seasons for the Cowboys from 1990-1996 and was a major contributor to teams that won three Super Bowls over four seasons.

He retired in 1997. He and LeAnne Novacek continued to live in the area after his retirement, and Jay remained closely involved with his former team.

Our thoughts are with LeAnne's and Jay's families after this tragedy.

Adam Lambert Birthday Bash Includes Ex-Boyfriend and Ex-Lesbian

Adam Lambert turned 28 on Friday.

And while we're sure the singer was flattered by the nearly 100 birthday wishes sent his way by THG readers, he still felt a need to throw a party for himself at the Mondrian's ADCB restaurant.

According to reports and witnesses, the soiree included Lambert's mom, his ex-boyfriend Drake Labry... and Lindsay Lohan.

The latter, random guest showed up because Samantha Ronson was spinning records at the bash. It's unclear if Lindsay was actually invited, however.

"I think she knows Adam, but I don't get the vibe they are great pals," an insider told E! News. "She was of course friendly and nice to him, but I have a feeling it was more about Sam being there."

That's shocking. Still, this isn't the time to hurl more insults Lindsay's way. It's a time to wish Adam the happiest of birthdays once more!

Birthday Boy