February 12, 2010

Robert Pattinson Praises Emile de Ravin, Speaks on First Impression

his heart may still belong to Kristen Stewart, but Robert Pattinson's words of praise are all about a different actress these days.

That's just part of the job for an actor promoting a new movie, as Pattinson stars in Remember Me, scheduled for a March 12 release.

He'll share both the screen and a few lip locks with Emilie de Ravin, who portrays his character's love interest in the drama. Earlier this week, Robert spoke to Entertainment Tonight about the Lost star.

“I was shooting the end New Moon in Italy and we were going through casting for [Remember Me]. The director said, ‘I think I found this girl I think you’ll find quite interesting,’ and sent me this e-mail with her audition tape.

"My Internet connection was so slow that I could only get the beginning, which was her messing up for about 35 seconds. She was really funny messing up and kind of quite charismatic... I thought she was actually doing the scene and kind of just improvising with it and just making it up.”

How will these two mesh on screen? Very well, based on the photo below. Will you go see Remember Me?

Remember Me Embrace

Alec Baldwin Briefly Hospitalized; Reason Unknown

Alec Baldwin ended up in a New York City hospital last night after his 14-year-old daughter, Ireland, called 911 from the 30 Rock star's Manhattan apartment.

WNBC in New York reported the news Thursday morning.

The status of Baldwin's condition, as well as what sort of episode triggered the incident, was not divulged, but Today said the Emmy winner has been released.

The 51-year-old actor reportedly agreed to be taken to the hospital, whatever the reason for him being admitted, and was examined before being sent home.

Alec Baldwin and Daughter Ireland

Alec Baldwin and daughter Ireland.

Besides the Emmy-winning comedy series, Baldwin also stars in It's Complicated with Meryl Streep and Steve Martin, with whom he is due to co-host the Oscars on March 7.

Michael Lynche: New Father, New Talent

It's been a good week for Michael Lynche.

The American Idol contestant was rumored to have been kicked out of this season's top 24 because his father leaked his inclusion of that group prior to the air date (February 17) on which Fox will announce the semifinalists.

But multiple sources now confirm this was a false report and Lynche is still alive in Hollywood.

As if that weren't enough of a reason to celebrate, Michael learned - on TV, at least, the show was taped a couple weeks ago - on Tuesday night that he's a new father! His wife went into labor just as he was taking the stage to (successfully) audition.

Might this string of good fortunate end with an American Idol title?

Michael Lynche Picture

Quick background information on Lynche:

  • He describes himself as a mixture of Gnarls Barkley, Outcast and R. Kelly.
  • Both Michael's parents are pastors.
  • He played Division I football at the University of Central Florida.

Along with Andrew Garcia and Casey James, Michael has stood out among the men this week.

Watch his initial audition below.


Michael Lynche Audition

John Mayer Apologizes For Racial Slur, Remains King of All Douchebags

John Mayer issued an apology on - what else - the moron's Twitter page Wednesday after sparking criticism with racial remarks made in a Playboy interview.

"Re: using the 'N' word in an interview, I am sorry," he Tweeted.

"I should have never said the word and I will never say it again."

His status as King of All Douchebags remains cemented.

Mayer used the slur when discussing whether he's accepted by rappers like Jay-Z and Kanye West. Let's just say he could've worded his response better.

Douche and Racist

John Mayer's recent remarks landed him in hot water.

"Someone asked me the other day, 'What's it feel like now to have a hood pass?,'" he told Playboy. "If you really had a hood pass, you could call it a n----- pass."

"But I said, 'I can't really have a hood pass. I've never walked into a restaurant, asked for a table and been told, 'We’re full.'"

Like we said, he's a douchebag. And possibly a racist. Great combo.

When asked by a Twitter fan if he would be attending rehab, a la Tiger Woods, Mayer responded: "They don't make rehab centers for being an a-hole." True.

Mayer said nothing about comments about his sex life with ex-girlfriend Jessica Simpson, likening her to "sexual napalm" who he just "couldn't stop f--king."

Again, why choose that wording? Do you want fans to hate you?

Kelly Bensimon to Expose Teeth, Buttocks and Clavicle in Playboy

When we initially heard Real Housewife Kelly Bensimon would be posing in Playboy, we asked the obligatory question:

Do you wanna see her naked?

If you answered yes, however, we have troubling news: you won't get a chance to.

In a new interview with E! News, the 41-year old reality TV star said she drew the line at exposing her vagina. The reason?

"I don't think that part of a woman's body is really evocative. The roundness of the hips, the buttocks, the breast, the shoulders, the clavicle, the hair, the teeth - those are things that I think are most evocative and provocative parts of the body. I don't think it's really necessary to show that."

We actually agree. (But if Brooklyn Decker wants to prove us wrong, feel free to bare it all, Mrs. Roddick.)

Playboy TeaseKelly Bensimon Nude

The Playboy cover model, meanwhile, insists that she's actually kinda shy. Bensimon said:

"Everyone thinks of me as this exhibitionist, and I'm not. I'm just not that kind of girl. I'm not that kind of model. I wear clothes!"

Except when she doesn't, that is. As for why she chose to take almost all of it off in the March issue of the men's magazine, Kelly replied:

"I'm 41. It's a great image for the rest of the world. Yes, you can have it all. You can have two kids, you can be in shape and you can really enjoy life."

That's not a terrible sentiment, but it would be easier to believe if this wasn't just another example of Bensimon pocketing wads of cash for doing absolutely nothing.

Will a New Baby Save Brangelina?

Just when you think you've heard everything, Life & Style sets another low (high?) in celebrity gossip reporting. Kudos to that fine supermarket publication.

Apparently, the rough patch encountered by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie is about to come to an end, for one very cute, cuddly reason: Brangelina Baby #7!

That's right! "Brad confirms" (no he doesn't) that "another kid" is on the way (likely for his barber and his wife) in the new issue of this reputable tabloid.

To think that just weeks ago, he was in love with Jennifer Aniston again. This guy makes some quick turnarounds regarding relationships and parenting.

A Baby to Save the Marriage!

A baby will bring them closer together ... the first six didn't?

Things like this particular story may be harmless enough, but do make you wonder how people buy these magazines or at least take them seriously in any way.

Some of the more serious, slanderous allegations made over Brad and Angelina's love life in recent weeks have actually resulted in a lawsuit by the hot couple.

In news about them that's actually true, Angelina Jolie is awesome. She's visiting Haiti and donating obscene sums of money to their earthquake relief efforts.

Bravo, Angie.

Jamie Lynn Spears-Casey Aldridge Split Confirmed

Last week, we reported that Jamie Lynn Spears split from her boyfriend and found herself a new man. While unconfirmed at the time, it appears that was true.

She recently split from her baby daddy, Casey Aldridge but has quickly moved on and began dating a dude named James Watson, who's 10 years her senior.

A Spears family friend recently said of JLS: “She's going through a lot of changes. It has been painful. She's a young mother and struggling in a lot of areas."

Ya think?!

Teen Baby MamaA Casey Aldridge Pic

Jamie Lynn Spears has moved on to a guy with an actual job!

“She did a lot of growing up but he didn't. I think she put up with more than she cared to put up with. She'd had enough of it and was tired of the situation.”

Dating some deadbeat who was repeatedly accused of railing other girls and slacking on parenting will do that. Best of luck in the future, Casey Aldridge.

As for James Watson, he owns his own company called Advanced Multimedia Partners, which installs communications equipment for large corporations.

Pretty impressive. Casey? Well, he doesn't really do anything at all. At least pull a Levi Johnston and get naked, man. Someone will totally pay to see it.

Jamie Lynn, the sister of Britney Spears, has a 19-month old girl named Maddie Briann with Aldridge. Young Spears was just 16 when she gave birth.

Happy Birthday, Sarah Palin!

As celebrity birthdays go, this one is particularly special to us. You betcha, Sarah Palin turns 46 today! Hopefully she remembered to write a note on her hand!

Since bursting onto the scene in 2008, Sarah has been a lightning rod, becoming one of the most popular and unpopular figures in politics simultaneously.

That's a tough feat, and despite her resignation as Governor of Alaska last year, we don't imagine we've seen the last from her on a major political stage.

Some people want her to run for President. Others want her to run away somewhere - anywhere - and never come back. Either way, she gets people talking!

Happy Birthday, Taylor Lautner!

A former Vice Presidential candidate and current money-hungry celebrity is 46 today (Sarah Palin).

America's most beloved actress, according to many, also celebrates a birthday (Jennifer Aniston).

But one milestone stands above all else on February 11, 2010: Taylor Lautner turns 18! Women around the globe know what this means, as the date has likely been circled on their calendars for months:

They can now think dirty, legal thoughts about the Twilight Saga stud muffin. Of course, Lautner himself doesn't seem that impressed with the occasion. Asked about his plans for it, Taylor said:

“I’ll spend time with family and friends... I don’t like to do anything huge, but it is 18, so, it’s kind of a big one I guess."

Isn't that humility a major reason why so many fans are drawn to this rising star? That and his ridiculous six-pack, of course.

2 Taylors

All Taylor Lautner wants for his birthday? A kiss from Taylor Swift - and birthday wishes from YOU! Send them in now.

Lautner will also celebrate the big 1-8 by starring in Valentine's Day, opposite former fling Taylor Swift, which opens this weekend. Will you go see it 12 times?

In honor of this quasi national holiday, we've posted a slew of Taylor Lautner pictures below. Go ahead and ogle, ladies. The police can't do anything about it now...

Happy Birthday, Jennifer Aniston!

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin turns another year wiser (yeah, right).

Female fans can now think legal dirty thoughts about Taylor Lautner.

Even if we stopped there, February 11 would quite the day for celebrity birthdays - but Jennifer Aniston's big day is also today. She's 41 ... oh, sorry Jen. 31.

America's favorite single gal is celebrating the event in Cabo with her friends, leading to renewed speculation about a potential romance with Gerard Butler.

While she'll forever be linked by tabloids to Brad Pitt (who allegedly wants her back, depending on which one you read), Jen's a happy bachelorette lately.

Here's a little b-day tribute of Jennifer Aniston pics. Click to enlarge!

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Heidi Montag Nude in Playboy: Coming Soon (Again)!

We've already seen Heidi Montag in Playboy. Recently, in fact.

Then again, that was pre-eyebrow lift, nose job revision, fat injections in cheeks, lips and chin reduction, neck liposuction, ears pinned back, breast augmentation revision; liposuction on her waist, hips and thighs, and buttock augmentation.

Therefore, it'll be like an entirely different girl posing next time!

While the '09 Heidi Montag nude Playboy pictorial left no doubt that she'd undergone outrageous plastic surgery beforehand, the 2010 should outdo that.

Tenfold.

Plastic Surgery Diva

HEIDI MONTAG 3.0: More plastic than human.

Now that she's undergone 10 plastic surgery procedures in just one day, she's planning to show off almost all of her new self in the men's magazine again soon.

According to insiders, the reality star has been offered $500,000 to debut her brand-new DD boobs in a photo shoot. Nobody but Spencer Pratt is excited.

"Heidi's especially happy about her breast implants," a friend explains, adding that the reality star "could use the money." Album sales not panning out, eh?

Moreover, "she's finally ready to pose topless," unlike last year's quasi-revealing spread, and on that subject "she is already negotiating with the magazine."

Here's a glimpse of what we have to look forward to ... again:

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Thoughts on a new batch of Heidi Montag Playboy pics?

Levi Johnston: Not a Deadbeat Dad, Just a Deadbeat

Levi Johnston is firing back at Bristol Palin - crib notes not required!

In response to Bristol's demand for $1,750 a month in child support, Levi says in legal papers that his income is "erratic." In other words, dude has no real job.

Bristol Palin claims that Levi raked in more than $105,000 in 2009. His attorney, Rex Butler says that prior to '09, Levi never made more than $10,000 a year.

Which doesn't say how much he made in '09, of course. Details ...

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In legal documents filed this week, Johnston agrees to pay 20 percent of his adjusted 2009 income - how much he made is still unclear - to Bristol for Tripp.

Levi Johnston also says that in 2010, his only contractual guarantee for income so far is $25,000 plus "some contingencies based on my Playgirl shoot."

As such, he can't pay $1,750 a month. Deadbeat. Not a deadbeat dad, mind you. That implies you're holding back money. Guy is simply a broke deadbeat.

His explanation: "As a 19-year-old with good hopeful [sic] for an entertainment career the chance of increased income is as unknowable as it would be for any young person working his way into the entertainment industry: not particularly good."

What about that Desperate Housewives gig, dog? Don't sell yourself short. Also, isn't there more dirt on Sarah Palin? There are interviews waiting to be had.

Kara DioGuardi in Maxim: Hot or Not?

There's little question that Kara DioGuardi is annoying on American Idol.

She comes across as cocky and condescending, taking extreme offense any time Simon makes a dig in her direction and somehow managing to be neither reassuring to the contestants nor especially criticial. She doesn't even have a Randy Jackson, dawg-like catchphrase.

But there is one debate regarding this singer/songwriter: Is she attractive?

We wondered about this issue when DioGuardi strutted her stuff in a bikini on last May's Idol finale. We're now forced to ponder the question again because Kara is featured on Maxim.com:

Kara

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During an interview with the men's magazine, DioGuardi touches on her fellow judges. A few excerpts:

On missing Paula Abdul: During the auditions, I missed her. She was so nurturing, and I try to have some of that in my critiques. I wouldn't say I have the maternal instinct that she had, though. I'm a little bit more New York, a little more hard-edge.

On Simon leaving the show: All I can say is the guy can do things not many folks can get away with, and people like when someone is true to himself.

On the addition of Ellen DeGeneres: I was like, "Rock on!" Are you kidding? The thing with Ellen I don't think everybody understands is that she's a huge music lover. That's what you need to be on Idol.

DioGuardi stood up for Ellen yesterday, following the latter's first night as a judge. But we still come back to the pertinent topic at hand.

Report: Evander Holyfield Beats Wife For Not "Putting God First"

Sometimes, Christianity is subject to interpretation. Some believe the death penalty is immoral, for example; others feel it is the only just solution at times.

Beating your wife because she isn't "putting God first," however? It's hard to see a way in which Christ would justify that one. Sorry, Evander Holyfield.

The former world heavyweight champ always made it clear he had no plans to retire from fighting - we just didn't know he was referring to the bedroom!

His current and third wife, Candi Holyfield, called the police after the couple got into a fight at their home last week. It all started because it was cold.

No, seriously. She claims the heat was off in their Georgia mansion and as she took their kids to the bathroom in the night, she complained to Evander.

Evander Holyfield Picture

“He told me I was only thinking about myself, and the children’s hearts beat faster,” she wrote in a court declaration seeking a restraining order against him.

The "deeply religious" boxer accused her of being disrespectful to God when pulled the covers over her head, and said she needed to “start putting God first.”

Maybe so, but come on, dude. You can afford to set the heat at 68.

Holyfield refused to let up, asking his wife if she'd been tithing. He asked for check stubs of her payments to their church and after she refused ... look out.

Candi alleges Holyfield hit her in the face on the back of the head twice and on her back. She claims Holyfield hurt her before in the presence of their kids.

Understandably, now Candi wants out.

“She is fed-up with his womanizing and money troubles," says a source. "She is working as a nurse and is now in the process of finding a new place to live."

The boxer, who was once married to Paulette Brown and then Dr. Janice Itson, claims he’s not earning as much as he once did. Eleven kids will do that.

Three wives, 11 kids, multiple violent episodes. Talk about putting God first! Evander has not spoken with cops. He and Candi are due in court Feb. 18.

Vienna Girardi: Leading a Double Life?

The Bachelor's Vienna Girardi has become public enemy #1 for tabloids and fellow aspiring Mrs. Jake Pavelkas alike. Is she leading a secret double life?

That's the allegation made by the new issue of Us Weekly, which claims Vienna had a secret celebrity fling, danced for tips and betrayed a best friend.

Actually, that's pretty ho-hum compared to past accusations made against her, namely Vienna Girardi cheating on her Marine ex and stole his money.

Despite the smear campaign and Jake Pavelka meeting her weird family, the Floridian somehow made his final three heading into the season finale.

Will she receive the final rose?!

A Double Life

The haters are lining up to take shots at Vienna Girardi.

To be fair, the celebrity news magazine also revealed some scandalous gossip about the other girl Bachelor spoilers suggest is in the final two with Vienna.

According to her ex-husband's mistress (now fiancee), Tenley Molzahn is a prude, manipulative b!tch who withheld sex and didn't let him see his family.

Looks like a fight to the finish on The Bachelor this season!

Turning our attention back to Vienna, whatever double life she may be leading, these photos we unearthed of her past online make her seem pretty normal.

A lot cuter without the makeup, in fact. Click to enlarge:

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