Wednesday, December 1, 2010

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Idina Menzel: Musical TV Series in the Works!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 11:20 AM PST

Idina Menzel: Musical TV Series in the Works!

Idina Menzel has a new musical TV project in the works!

The 39-year-old actress will star in an hourlong project about a mother-daughter relationship. Idina and her manager will serve as producers on the series!

“It will star the Broadway actress as the single mother of a teenager who, to make ends meet, waits tables and performs at weddings and bar mitzvahs, odd jobs that Menzel herself worked early on while pursuing a Broadway career,” Deadline writes.

Idina, who appeared in a stint on Glee last season, originated the roles of Maureen in Rent and Elphaba in Wicked.

Angelina Jolie: Aquarium Trip with Knox!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 11:00 AM PST

Angelina Jolie: Aquarium Trip with Knox!

Angelina Jolie takes her son, Knox, out to visit a Paris aquarium on Wednesday (December 1).

The 35-year-old actress also visited the aquarium on Tuesday (November 30) with Knox’s siblings, Shiloh, Zahara, and Pax!

Angie and Knox were joined by her colleague and longtime friend, Holly Goline.

Earlier in the day, Angelina and Holly dropped by Paris’ Meurice Hotel. Ang is in town in support of her new film, The Tourist.

Ashley Greene & Joe Jonas Make It A Meskada Night

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 10:40 AM PST

Ashley Greene & Joe Jonas Make It A Meskada Night

Ashley Greene and her boyfriend Joe Jonas hit up an after-party at Cinespace on Tuesday night (November 30) in Los Angeles.

The couple came out to support Ashley’s Twilight co-star Kellan Lutz’s new movie, Meskada, which opens in limited theaters this Friday, December 3rd. The flick also stars Meryl Streep’s daughter, Grace Gummer.

Meskada synopsis: Small-town detective Noah Cordin (Nick Stahl) is called to solve a juvenile homicide that occurred during a home burglary in his affluent town of Hilliard. The dead boy’s mother, Allison Connor, is a member of the Meskada County Board of Commissioners, and a powerful woman in Hilliard; and the entire township rallies together in solidarity - to support her and Detective Cordin’s efforts to find the killer.

Diane Kruger Premieres 'Lily Sometimes'

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 10:20 AM PST

Diane Kruger Premieres 'Lily Sometimes'

Diane Kruger arrives in Chanel at the premiere of Pieds Nus Sur Les Limaces (English title: Lily Sometimes) on Monday (November 29) at the UGC Bercy in Paris, France.

The 33-year-old actress was joined by co-star Ludivine Sagnier and director Fabienne Berthaud at the premiere.

Diane finished work on the film Unknown earlier this year, which also stars Liam Neeson and January Jones. It is set to be released in February 2011.

Darren Criss Hits The Seven's Keyboard

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 10:00 AM PST

Darren Criss Hits The Seven's Keyboard

Glee star Darren Criss plays around on the keyboard with hosts Kevin Manno and Julie Alexandria while taking a new episode of MTV’s The Seven on Tuesday (November 30) in New York City.

The 23-year-old actor talked with JustJared.com about future Blaine/Kurt duets, his upcoming show at The Roxy, and possibilities of a full-length album.

Click inside to watch Darren’s performances on “The Seven” and his full interview…



Darren Criss Interview — JustJared.com

JJ: How has the past couple of weeks been like for you now that you’re a huge TV star?

DC: It’s fundamentally crazy. Nothing has really sunk in, partially because when you’re doing television, there’s a disparity and disconnection. There’s no immediacy like in theater when you’re doing something and then everyone is experiencing it in real time. When you’re doing something like Glee, you do it, you disappear, and then even when I watch alone in my room, it’s like I don’t feel like this crazy machine that is Glee. The only way I feel like it is when I’m on the phone more, and a couple more meetings more, and busier than I was before. But it’s a blessing and the cool thing about being busy with the show is that it’s with a character that I really love, I’m really proud of, and capitalize each day so it’s busy for a good reason. I’m not like a crazy action villain in a blockbuster movie, it’s something that I can gladly take on cause it has to do with something so strong.

JJ: With the success of your Human EP, are you working on a full-length album?

DC: I would really like to! I was thinking of doing that even before Glee and that was something that was always going to happen. Glee was kind of complicated and good powers got that momentum because of the scheduling and things that you can and can’t do music-wise, but I have every intention to do an album at some point.

JJ: What kind of album would you produce?

DC: I go back and forth because I’m kind of a musical mercenary and in a sense I write for musical theater and that’s it’s own thing. And then there’s this folk thing, and I like writing for pop music and pop stars. When you’re making a record or any piece of art, you give as much as yourself on a huge canvas on whatever you can find and then you look at it. So I’m just curious if anybody who listens to my music — what it’s going to sound like. I think it’ll be very simple. No Gaga although I’d really like to make a record like her.

JJ: With Kurt and Blaine, which duet would you want to cover personally?

DC: Man, there’s so many great duets. I was so thrilled when we got to sing “Baby It’s Cold Outside”. I thought it was a great choice, classy song. It’s kind of a creepy song (laughs) but in context, I think it’s rather charming. They did a very great job with the arrangement and I think it’s going to be really hard to think of another duet to top that. I’ll think of something eventually, but right now I think I can get a lot of mileage out of that one.

JJ: What’s your favorite duet in general?

DC: They’re all obscure songs, it’d be weird. I’m a big Sondre Lerche fan and he has this song “Modern Nature”. It’s a beautoful song. If they want to celebrate a very under-the-radar song, that’d be really cool. But at this point, I’m just happy to get whatever. Beggars can’t be choosers!

JJ: Do you have any Glee crushes?

DC: I think everybody has a cool crush on Heather Morris simply because she’s so amazing at everything she does. She’s the one-line mistress and a fantastic dancer and everybody wants to hang out with her and be her basically, and by that I mean me. (laughs) We all just adore her because she’s so talented, very humble, and just a very wonderful person.

JJ: Do you have any secret talents that you want us to know about?

DC: Ii play mostly guitar, and I played drums for my brother’s band growing up. I grew up playing the violin which is basically how I expanded to other musical endeavors involving some of my violin training. I play a mean kazoo and harmonica if i have some alcohol in me. Of course I condone drinking and playing the harmonica at the same time cause it won’t sound good at all. (laughs)

JJ: You have a show coming up in L.A. right?

DC: I probably play a lot of shows in NY rather than LA, but I play quite often whether solo or with my band who are called the “Dot Dot Dot”. We’re playing December 16, tickets are sale on Ticketmaster and it should be fun cause it’ll be a new collection of the StarKid faithful and then new people that have been exposed to me through Glee. I’m excited for that.

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Watch Darren’s performances on The Seven below!


Darren Criss - “Teenage Dream”


Darren Criss - “Not Alone”


Darren Criss - “The Seven” Interview

30 Days With Charice, Episode 1 -- VIDEO

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 09:40 AM PST

30 Days With Charice, Episode 1 -- VIDEO

Check out the first episode of the new reality web series, 30 Days With Charice, from Teen.com!

Fans will get an up-close and personal look at the day to day life of the international pop phenom as she crisscrosses the world during her recent promotional tour for her self-titled debut album.

Watch the first episode of 30 Days With Charice below! (It starts at the 1:15 time mark.) And be sure to follow Teen.com for the other episodes coming soon!


30 Days With Charice, Episode 1

Jesus Luz Covers 'Page Six' Magazine

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 09:20 AM PST

Jesus Luz Covers 'Page Six' Magazine

Jesus Luz rocks an unbuttoned shirt and loosened tie on the cover of Page Six magazine’s latest issue.

Here’s what the 24-year-old model - and ex of Madonna’s - had to share:

On paying his dues as a model: "Nothing was ever handed to me. Even through my many connections, I still had to jump through lots of hoops to book jobs and to get to where I am now."

On his first impressions of New York as a teenager: "I first came to New York City when I was 18 years old to learn English. I lived with my aunt and my uncle. It was a great experience because it was totally different from Rio de Janeiro. New York City is one of the most frenetic places in the world, in a good way, and it didn't take long for me to get addicted to the NYC hustle-and-bustle lifestyle."

On why he chose to get a tattoo of his name across his shoulders: "About four years ago, I passed a tattoo shop and decided to do something spontaneous. I wanted something connected to my name but not necessarily about me as the focus. Yes, it is my name, but it has a double meaning. 'Jesus' means just that. And the Portuguese word 'Luz' is my family name, but it also means 'light.' Also it is significant in reminding me that some force is watching over me."

Page Six magazine is free inside the New York Post and will be distributed on Thursday (December 2).

Bigger cover pic inside…

Emma Watson: Happy Christmas!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 09:00 AM PST

Emma Watson: Happy Christmas!

Emma Watson sends Christmas cheer to all of her fans in a new message posted on her official website.

“Hi everyone…Well, I think it's safe to say this has been a pretty busy year for me!” the 20-year-old actress wrote.

“On the work front, I designed an organic clothing collection with Alberta Ferretti due out next Spring, a fair trade range for People Tree also due to be released in the Spring, fronted the Burberry Spring/Summer 2010 campaign, had my first British Vogue cover, filmed a small part in My Week With Marilyn alongside Michelle Williams and Eddie Redmayne and, of course, filming finished on the very last Harry Potter film!

“I also completed my first year at Brown and began my second year this September. I am so glad I made the decision to go to university there - it continues to be an amazing experience and I have made so many great friends. Oh, and I had a haircut, you might have read about it…!

“I just wanted to send you all a quick message to say Merry Christmas. I continue to be overwhelmed by the love and support you all give to me. I really do appreciate it.

“So wherever you are this December, I hope you have a fantastic Christmas and wish you a wonderful New Year.”


Emma Watson - Christmas Message

Charice & Jessica Simpson Perform at Rockefeller Center

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 08:40 AM PST

Charice & Jessica Simpson Perform at Rockefeller Center

Charice and Jessica Simpson rock our their powerhouse voices at the Rockefeller Christmas Tree Lighting on Tuesday (November 30) in New York City.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Rockefeller Center on Tuesday night to watch the lighting of the country’s most famous Christmas tree, a 12-ton, 74-foot Norway Spruce which was illuminated by 30,000 environmentally-friendly LED lights.

The Christmas tree lighting following a show featuring performances by Kylie Minogue, Josh Groban, Boyz II Men’s Nathan Morris, Sheryl Crow, and British singer Katherine Jenkins.

FYI: Charice is wearing a “Heidi” tweed coat by alice + olivia by Stacey Bendet.


Charice Performs at Rockefeller Center


Jessica Simpson Performs at Rockefeller Center

Neve Campbell Files for Divorce

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 08:20 AM PST

Angelina Jolie Has Dark Sense of Humor, Says Depp

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 08:00 AM PST

Angelina Jolie Has Dark Sense of Humor, Says Depp

Angelina Jolie arrives at the Meurice hotel with colleague and longtime friend Holly Goline in Paris, France on Tuesday (December 1).

The 35-year-old actress is in town to promote her latest film, The Tourist.

Angie’s co-star Johnny Depp recently told Vanity Fair about her twisted sense of humor. “You don’t know what she might be like — if she has any sense of humor at all,” Depp, 47, revealed. “I was so pleased to find that she is incredibly normal, and has a wonderfully kind of dark, perverse sense of humor.”

10+ pictures inside of humorous Angelina Jolie

Ke$ha's Biggest Fear: Squids!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 07:40 AM PST

Ke$ha's Biggest Fear: Squids!

Ke$ha shared five secrets to Life & Style, including her biggest fear, most embarrassing moment and whose style she loves! Check it:

My biggest fear is… Squids.

The stylish star I love is… Willow Smith.

The things I love most about myself are my… Gold tooth and bad tattoos.

The food I'm most addicted to is… Candy.

My most embarrassing moment was… The time I showed up to the red carpet wearing exactly the same thing as Hulk Hogan.

For more of K$‘ secrets, pick up the new issue of Life & Style, on newsstands now!

Taylor Swift & Jake Gyllenhaal's Thanksgiving Stroll -- FIRST PIC

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 07:20 AM PST

Taylor Swift & Jake Gyllenhaal's Thanksgiving Stroll -- FIRST PIC

Check out the first photo of Taylor Swift and Jake Gyllenhaal’s romantic Thanksgiving Day stroll published in the new issue of Us Weekly.

The happy couple was spotted together in Brooklyn’s Park Slope neighborhood, where Jake’s older sister, Maggie, lives.

"It's definitely serious,” sources say of their five-week relationship. "She loves his family and he loves hers.”

So far, Taylor, 20, and Jake, 29, have been spotted on three coffee dates together. One in Brooklyn and two in Nashville.

Can’t wait to see their first red carpet appearance together!

Halle Berry: 'Frankie & Alice' Trailer!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 06:50 AM PST

Halle Berry: 'Frankie & Alice' Trailer!

Halle Berry attends a special Variety screening of her new film Frankie & Alice at the ArcLight Hollywood on Monday (November 29) in Hollywood, Calif.

The trailer for the film has officially been released!

Frankie & Alice is inspired by the true story of a woman (Berry) with multiple personality disorder who struggles to remain her true self and not give in to her racist alter-personality.

The flick, which also stars Stellan Skarsgard, opens in limited theaters on December 17th.

Watch the trailer below…


Halle Berry: ‘Frankie & Alice’ Trailer

Big Love's Douglas Smith Talks Acting & Archeology

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 06:20 AM PST

Big Love's Douglas Smith Talks Acting & Archeology

Douglas Smith shows off a bit of his toned chest in this shot for Da Man magazine’s latest issue, featuring cover guy Garrett Hedlund!

Here’s what the 25-year-old Big Love actor had to share:

On being a musician and an actor: “I have recorded a full length album with my band His Orchestra and an EP with my side project Alaskan Summer. I write the majority of the songs for both bands. I am a performing artist. Acting and music fit under that umbrella quite naturally.”

On what he’d love to do if he weren’t an actor: “If I wasn’t an actor, I would be an archeologist.”

On when he knew acting was for him: “I had done a little acting as a kid, but I didn't have an agent or anything. The decision came when I was 14 years old. I saw the movie American Beauty and it just stopped me dead in my tracks. At the time, I thought I wanted to be an Olympic runner. After seeing that movie, I quit the track team and got an agent.”

Cher & Ron Zimmerman: We Met On Facebook!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 05:50 AM PST

Cher & Ron Zimmerman: We Met On Facebook!

Cher is dishing all the details about how she met boyfriend Ron Zimmerman!

The 64-year-old singer and Burlesque star recently revealed on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno that the two connected on Facebook after she became intrigued by his “strange” personality and profile.

“[On my friend's page] there was this really funny guy, who said the weirdest things. Like, under religion, it said ‘Zeus.’ He’s very strange but the funniest person you ever met,” she shared about her comedy writer beau.

Cher said since she couldn’t display her real name on her profile, Ron assumed she was “either a hooker, a female impersonator, or a transvestite, because he couldn’t imagine why I was so upset that I had to go back and forth to Las Vegas [for my shows].”

As for their reported 12-year age difference, Cher said it wasn’t a problem. “He’s the oldest man I’ve ever dated!”


Cher on The Tonight Show

Kirsten Dunst: Shooting Nude Scenes is Weird, Not Hot!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 04:50 AM PST

Kirsten Dunst: Shooting Nude Scenes is Weird, Not Hot!

Kirsten Dunst carries a travel bag with her as she visits a friend’s place in New York City on Monday (November 29).

The 28-year-old All Good Things actress arrived in town from Los Angeles earlier in the day.

Kirsten recently dished to ET Canada that in her experience, nude scenes are completely unromantic!

“Honestly, [nudity] is like nothing to me,” she shared. “But yeah, doing sex scenes are weirder than being nude, I think. It's just ’cause you’re really faking everything, so it’s not hot at all. It’s just weird!”

Ben Barnes: 'Chronicles of Narnia' UK Premiere!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 03:50 AM PST

Ben Barnes: 'Chronicles of Narnia' UK Premiere!

Ben Barnes hits the red carpet for the premiere of his flick The Chronicles of Narnia: Voyage of the Dawn Treader at the Odeon Leicester Square on Tuesday (November 30) in London.

The 29-year-old actor changed from his Emporio Armani tux into a more casual suit for the after-party held at Sanderson Hotel following the film screening.

Ben was joined by his co-star Georgie Henley, who plays Lucy Pevensie in the film. Head on over to Just Jared Jr to see our chat with the young star!

Voyage of the Dawn Treader opens in theaters everywhere on December 10th!

Ben Affleck: Washington Post Op-Ed!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 02:20 AM PST

Ben Affleck: Washington Post Op-Ed!

Ben Affleck shares his thoughts on how the U.S. can help secure Congo in a new op-ed for the Washington Post.

The 38-year-old actor wrote, “To secure the peace, we must continue to support local leaders and trust their ability to manage their own destiny. At the same time, we cannot refuse to recognize that the reinforcing cycle of poverty and corruption still rules and that many crimes are still committed with impunity. We need to also acknowledge that achieving stability within Congo’s borders requires understanding the dynamics outside those borders and throughout the Great Lakes region.”

Read Ben’s recommendations over at WashingtonPost.com!

Ben also dropped by Jimmy Kimmel Live last night - watch his appearance below!


Ben Affleck on Jimmy Kimmel Live


Ben Affleck on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Part II

Ryan Kwanten: GQ Australia's Man of the Year!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 01:20 AM PST

Ryan Kwanten: GQ Australia's Man of the Year!

Ryan Kwanten is GQ Australia’s Man of the Year!

Pictured inside is Ryan in Ralph Lauren as he arrives at the GQ Men of the Year Awards held at the Sydney Opera House on Tuesday (November 30) in Sydney, Australia.

The 34-year-old actor took home the Man of the Year Award before heading back to Los Angeles to get back to work on True Blood!

FYI: Ryan celebrated his birthday this week - happy belated birthday!!

Michelle Williams: 'Blue Valentine' Screening with Kate Winslet!

Posted: 01 Dec 2010 12:20 AM PST

Michelle Williams: 'Blue Valentine' Screening with Kate Winslet!

Michelle Williams attends a screening of her film Blue Valentine at the Tribeca Grand Hotel on Tuesday (November 30) in New York.

The 30-year-old actress chose a Balenciaga dress and Tabatha Simmons shoes.

Kate Winslet, who wore the “Kiernan” blazer from Tory Burch, came out and showed her support for Michelle and director Derek Cianfrance.

Michelle was just nominated for an Independent Spirit Award in the Best Female Lead category for her work in the film.

Blue Valentine, which also stars Ryan Gosling, hits select theaters on December 31st!

Halle Berry: 'Frankie & Alice' Premiere!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 11:20 PM PST

Halle Berry: 'Frankie & Alice' Premiere!

Halle Berry sparkles in a Balmain suit at the premiere of her new film Frankie & Alice at Hollywood’s Egyptian Theatre on Tuesday (November 30).

While at a screening promoting the film, the 44-year-old actress revealed that her next film will be a futuristic mind-bender from the Wachowski brothers! The film, Cloud Atlas, will also star Natalie Portman and Tom Hanks.

Last week, Halle presented an award at the CNN Heroes event in Los Angeles.

10+ pictures inside of Halle Berry premiering Frankie & Alice

Mila Kunis & Winona Ryder: 'Black Swan' Premiere Pair!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 10:20 PM PST

Mila Kunis & Winona Ryder: 'Black Swan' Premiere Pair!

Mila Kunis and Winona Ryder hit the red carpet at the premiere of their film Black Swan held at the Ziegfeld Theatre in New York on Tuesday (November 30).

Director Darren Aronofsky introduced the movie and had a little confession to make. “Sorry mom,” he said. “I have to admit that I cut class to watch Raiders of the Lost Ark when I was a kid, so to be here to [premiere Black Swan] is incredible.”

Black Swan received four Independent Spirit Awards nominations including Best Feature, Best Director (Aronofsky), Best Female Lead (Natalie Portman), and Best Cinematography.

FYI: Mila is wearing an Elie Saab dress, Chrisitan Louboutin shoes, and Fred Leighton jewels. Winona accessorized with Stephen Russell jewelry!

Jessica Alba: Footwear Awards with Cash Warren!

Posted: 30 Nov 2010 09:20 PM PST

Jessica Alba: Footwear Awards with Cash Warren!

Jessica Alba and husband Cash Warren attend the 24th Annual Footwear News Achievement Awards held at the MoMa on Tuesday (November 30) in New York.

Over the weekend, the couple took their 2-year-old daughter Honor out for breakfast where they met up with some friends at the restaurant.

Jessica and Honor got their “silly out” at the Yo Gabba Gabba! concert last Saturday (November 27). The kid-friendly show was also attended by Gwen Stefani, Nicole Richie, Joel Madden, and their kids!

FYI: Jessica is wearing a blazer and pants by Dolce and Gabbana, shoes and a bag by Louboutin, and jewelry by Stephen Russell.