Ben Affleck jokes about Oscars marriage speech on SNL

May 19th, 2013 8:30pm EDT
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck invited his wife Jennifer Garner to join him on Saturday Night Live over the weekend (18-19May13) as he poked fun at his infamous Oscars speech, which sparked rumours of marriage trouble.

Affleck prompted speculation about problems at home when he thanked Garner for "working on our marriage for 10 Christmases" after scooping an Academy Award for Argo in February (13) - but he played up the gossip for laughs during his hosting gig on the U.S. sketch show.

In his opening monologue, Affleck explained, "I thanked my wife while saying the essence of marriage is work. Some uncharita...
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Courtney Love Claims Owning Nirvana Catalogue Is 'A Curse'

May 19th, 2013 4:03pm EDT
Courtney Love
Courtney Love is beginning to curse the day she became the guardian of her late husband Kurt Cobain's Nirvana catalogue - because it has become a big anchor in her life.

The Hole rocker admits it's a constant struggle to keep the tragic star's music from grasping opportunists who would like to use the music in films and commercials.

She tells Bust magazine, "The Nirvana stuff is f**king cursed in my opinion... Somebody has to guard the gates of this thing, because you know what would happen? The second I sell (the rights), it becomes a jukebox musical, makes a billion dollars, and you'v...
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Bethenny Frankel Gives A Sneak Peek At Her Talk Show

May 19th, 2013 1:36pm EDT
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Bethenny Frankel, whose talk show premieres on September 9, is giving us all a sneak peek.

PICTURES: Bethenny’s Bikini Body

On a promo that she released on her website Thursday, the former Real Housewives of New York star reveals that she’s ‘the queen of too much information.”

The daytime show, which is executive produced by Ellen DeGeneres, is heavily targeted at women. “This is about the things you talk to your girlfriends about when no one else is around,” she says on the video.

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Paris Hilton emotional during Bling Ring screening

May 19th, 2013 11:30am EDT
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Socialite Paris Hilton was moved to tears during the premiere of The Bling Ring at the Cannes Film Festival in France on Thursday (16May13) because it made her relive the "violating" burglary she was subjected to in the late 2000s.

Sofia Coppola's new movie is based on the so-called 'Bling Ring' thieves, who snatched more than $3 million (£1.9 million) worth of goods from the Hollywood homes of celebrities such as Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Orlando Bloom.

The reality TV star makes a cameo in the film and settled down to a screening of the finished project in Cannes - but Hilton admits watc...
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Justin Bartha Endured 'Humiliating' Waxing For 'CBGB' Role

May 16th, 2013 7:23pm EDT
Justin Bartha
For the new movie CBGB, actor Justin Bartha underwent extensive waxing to play punk icon Stiv Bators. The Hangover star realized he would have to get rid of his body hair as he researched his role as The Dead Boys frontman, and went all out to look smooth.

Bartha explains, "They took the Jew right out of me... I got it all waxed, baby! Stiv used to do some drugs and drive down the highway and they (bandmates) used to moon people while they were driving... He also gets oral sex onstage (in the movie).

"Normally, I have some hair on my body and I knew I would have to lose some weight (to ...
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During 1970S Tour Down Under, Rod Stewart Tried Seducing Transvestite

May 16th, 2013 5:25am EDT
Rod Stewart
Legendary rocker Rod Stewart once came onto a transvestite after mistaking him for a woman.

The Da Ya Think I'm Sexy? hit-maker was touring with The Faces in Australia during the 1970s, when he saw a pretty lady sitting at the bar - however he was in for a big surprise when he brought his date back to his hotel room.

He tells Howard Stern, "I'm thinking,...'Why aren't the guys trying to chat her up?' They said, 'Rod, we have left her for you.' It turned out she was a guy."

Nonetheless, Stewart didn't find out until things got hot and heavy: "There may have been a peck on the neck."

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Beyonce Apologizes To Belgian Fans For Postponing Concert

May 15th, 2013 8:55pm EDT
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International superstar Beyonce has written a handwritten note apologizing to fans for scrapping a performance in Belgium on Tuesday.

The Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) singer was advised to cancel the show in Antwerp on doctor's orders after suffering from dehydration and exhaustion, fuelling ongoing rumors she is expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z.

Now, Beyonce has uploaded a note to revelers left disappointed by the postponed show, and vowed to be back on stage at the Sportpaleis arena in Antwerp on Wednesday night.

A picture of the letter was posted on Facebook, and r...
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Ben Affleck Designs Limited Edition Shoe Line For Charity

May 15th, 2013 7:42pm EDT
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Philanthropic actor Ben Affleck has teamed up with a footwear brand to design a limited edition shoe collection in aid of his Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI) charity.

The Argo director, who founded ECI in order to help communities in the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo, has collaborated with TOMS shoes to create the line, made from brightly colored Congolese Textiles.

TOMS already operates a charity initiative which donates a pair of shoes to an impoverished child for every pair sold and, in addition to the existing practice, bosses at the company have also agreed to donate $5 towa...
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Jennifer Lopez Admits She'll Probably Get Married Again

May 15th, 2013 5:48pm EDT
Jennifer Lopez
Despite a string of failed marriages, Jennifer Lopez is open to walking down the aisle for a fourth time.

The 43 year-old superstar's first three unions have ended in divorce, nevertheless she's admits her unsteady romantic life has not put her off getting married again.

When asked if she would say 'I do' in the future, she tells Entertainment Tonight, "I don't know - probably. I like it. I like the idea of it, I always have. As a girl, you never really give up on that fairytale completely."

The admission comes after the Latina bombshell's spokesperson shot down reports she was engaged...
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Infographic : 'The Great Gatsby' Explained

May 15th, 2013 2:30pm EDT
Living in Gatsby's World
The Great Gatsby launched in theaters this past weekend, and with it, a new interest in 'The Roaring 20s.' This helpful infographic explain the story, the culture and the characters of 'the Great Gatsby,' all in one, stylized, thematic little package.

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We have to thank Keith Patterson and his associate for this wonderful submission! Thanks Keith & Co.!
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