Prolific French Singer Georges Moustaki Dies At 79

May 23rd, 2013 1:53pm EDT
Georges Moustaki
Egyptian-born French singer/songwriter Georges Moustaki died at his home in Nice, France, on Thursday following a long illness. He was 79.

Born Giuseppe Mustacchi on May 3, 1934, to Greek Jews from the island of Corfu, Moustaki spent his childhood in Alexandria, Egypt, where he was taught French. His family spoke Italian at home and outside the house he spoke Arabic. His fluency in multiple language led to a catalog of nearly 300 songs in seven languages: French, Italian, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish, English and Arabic; and his biggest hit, "Milord," which he wrote for French singer Edith P...
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Angelina Jolie's Aunt Battling Breast Cancer For Second Time

May 23rd, 2013 1:52pm EDT
Angelina Jolie
Angelina Jolie's mother wasn't the only inspiration behind her recent double mastectomy -- the actress's aunt has revealed that she developed breast cancer for the second time last year.

Jolie's mother, Marcheline Bertrand, died of ovarian cancer in 2007 at the age of 56, and now Bertrand's sister, Debra Martin, has revealed her own battle with the disease prompted her to push Angelina to take action and prevent herself from developing either breast or ovarian cancer in the future.

Martin was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer in 2004 and underwent a lumpectomy, which put her in remi...
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Andrew Garfield Plays Basketball With Kids - In Full 'Amazing Spider-Man 2' Costume (Video)

May 23rd, 2013 1:07pm EDT
The Amazing Spider-Man 2
 

How many kids can say they hit the court with Spidey?

Andrew Garfield paused his busy shooting schedule for the upcoming blockbuster The Amazing Spider-Man 2 to play some basketball with a few lucky New York kids while still in costume.

A pair of amateur videos caught the star (and we're giving an educated guess it's actually Andrew, considering the security and entourage) trying his hand at a pickup game. He actually shows a few nice crossovers, and we bet it's not easy to see with that mask on.

After putting in a layup and missing a few shots, Garfield gives the kids high fives an...
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Ryan Gosling Apologizes For Cannes No-Show As Latest Film, 'Only God Forgives,' Gets Booed By Critics

May 23rd, 2013 1:01pm EDT
Ryan Gosling
Ryan Gosling has apologized to the media for missing this year's Cannes Film Festival, where his latest film, Only God Forgives, made its premiere on Wednesday.

The actor wrote a letter to explain his absence for missing the screening of his second film with director Nicholas Winding Refn.

"Can't believe I'm not In Cannes," Gosling wrote in a letter read at a press conference by Cannes festival director Thierry Fremaux. "I was hoping to come but I'm on week three shooting my film in Detroit. Miss you all. Nicolas, my friend, we really are the same persons in different dimensions. I'm send...
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'The Longest Day' Star Steve Forrest Dies At 86

May 23rd, 2013 12:37pm EDT
Steve Forrest
Steve Forrest, known for starring in "The Longest Day" opposite John Wayne, died surrounded by close friends and family May 18. He was 86.

Before Forrest began an entertainment career that lasted almost 60 years, he was a sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II and fought in the Battle of the Bulge.

Following the war, he moved to Los Angeles to attend college at UCLA. After receiving his bachelor's in theatre arts, he was discovered by Gregory Peck while working as a stagehand at the La Jolla Playhouse. Peck used his influence to get Forrest a screen test with MGM Studios.

Three ye...
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Khloe Kardashian Shows Off Considerably Slimmer Figure In A Stripy Dress

May 23rd, 2013 12:19pm EDT
Khloe Kardashian
They say horizontal stripes make people look wider, but Khloe Kardashian Odom is defying conventional wisdom.  She recently looked skinnier and better than ever in a red and white striped dress in Beverly Hills.

The reality star celebrated the launch of The Glam Louder Program And Bling It On! contest for HPNOTIQ liqueur on Wednesday, and she looked pretty darn good! Khloe, 28, arrived at the Beverly Hill Hotel in a silver sparkling carriage.

She recently tweeted about her new weight loss: "People LOVE to hate. I have worked really hard to be healthy and I am proud of my body! Its all ME!...
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Paris Hilton To Release Album With Cash Money Records

May 23rd, 2013 12:00pm EDT
Paris Hilton
Seven years after releasing her first album, socialite Paris Hilton has signed a new deal with Lil Wayne's record label.
 
When she released her self-titled album in 2006, the reality star received mixed reviews from critics. But that hasn't stopped her from making a follow-up disc. Hilton has reportedly signed a contract with Cash Money Records to work on a house-themed album.
 
Lil Wayne's rap mentor and Cash Money co-founder Bryan "Birdman" Williams announced on Twitter: "Welcome @ParisHilton to tha Family. RichgangRichgirl."

Hilton tweeted earlier Thursday morning: "Love all you guys s...
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Missy Peregrym Talks Changes Ahead in Season 4 of 'Rookie Blue'

May 23rd, 2013 12:00pm EDT
Rookie Blue
TV's most entertaining cop drama is back! ABC starts airing the fourth season of Rookie Blue tonight, picking up not far from where it left the characters of 15 Division last summer. BFTV caught up with series star Missy Peregrym, who plays Officer Andy McNally, to ask how Andy has been since viewers saw her departing for an undercover operation, and if there's hope that Andy might get back together with ex-flame Sam Swarek.

When the audience reconnects with Andy in tonight's episode, "I think she feels pretty good about where she's at in her life," Missy told us. "She's been undercover fo...
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What You Should Know about "The Great Gatsby"

May 23rd, 2013 11:45am EDT
Before you run out and see the new film,The Great Gatsby, here are three things you should know about The Great Gatsby.

1.Leonardo DiCaprio Was Eeluctant o Play Jay Gatsby
Leonardo DiCaprio told Good Morning America that at first he was reluctant to play the role of Jay Gatsby because he said, "everyone has their own interpretation about these characters." Leo said he eventually was drawn to "the idea of a man who came from absolutely nothing, who created himself solely from his own imagination." He said he enjoyed playing a character who was completely obsessed with a dream.

2. There Was...
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The Morning Roundup: Justin Bieber's $5 Million Privacy Rules, Jennifer Aniston Strips For 'We're The Millers'

May 23rd, 2013 11:19am EDT
Justin Bieber
Justin Bieber has some serious ground rules for guests who show up to his house parties -- shut up or face a $5 million lawsuit. The singer makes all guests signe a waiver before entering his home, promising to keep quiet about what goes on and not to share any photos, videos, sounds or details on any social media. Oddly enough, he's not the first star to make his pals sign a gag order, the custom has been around amongst celebrities for a while. (story)

Miranda Kerr found herself topless on the set of her photo shoot for her Kora Organics line after a gust of wind blew the top of her dress...
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