Wednesday, May 16, 2012
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Robert Pattinson censors x-rated photo shoot
The Twilight hunk got down and dirty for a recent photo shoot with French Premiere magazine in honor of Pattinson's new movie, Cosmopolis, but drew the line when it came to naked nipple licking. www.radaronline.com [TalkBack] 
America's Got Talent ratings lower despite Howard Stern

Surprise: NBC’s America’s Got Talent premiered lower in the ratings despite the high profile addition of Howard Stern as the show’s new judge. Monday’s two hour show returned to 10.3 million viewers down 16% from last year. Was Howard d Stern too nice?

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Charlie Sheen in Anger Management teaser (video)
Charlie Sheen’s fans likely don’t care about the details of his next series — they just want to see Charlie being Charlie. And on that end, FX’s teasers deliver. Judge for yourself by watching the clip.
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Jennifer Lopez: I don't know if I can go for a third year (on American Idol)
"Now this is my second year - I don't know if I can go for a third year. I miss doing other things. It really does lock you down, which was nice the first year with the babies being three, but now they're getting more mobile, they're about to go into school… So I just don't know."
www.billboard.com [Talkback] 
The Avengers’ sequel is already in the works
The Avengers passed the $1 billion mark in worldwide ticket sales this weekend and a sequel is already in the works. Does that mean writer director Joss Whedon will be back at the helm of the franchise? “You know, I’m very torn,” Whedon said.
herocomplex.latimes.com [Talkback] 
Tom Cruise on plastic surgery: I haven't and I never would
The star, 49, in an Playboy interview was asked if he has had any work done (plastic surgery), Tom said: "I haven’t and I never would." The star laughed when asked how he manages to look half his age and said: "I honestly have no idea. I work. I’m always with family. I train, go without sleep. I just go hard."
www.dailymail.co.uk [Talkback] 
Love experts Tamsen Fadal & Matt Titus have split after 4 years of marriage
Sources say Tamsen Fadal, an anchor for PIX 11 Morning News, and Matt Titus, a dating coach and matchmaker, are divorcing. They formed a Love Consultants matchmaking business and wrote books including Why Hasn’t He Called? How Guys Really Think & How To Get The Right One Interested in You and, Why Hasn’t He Proposed? Go From the First Date to Setting the Date.
www.nypost.com [Talkback] 
Chris Matthews finishes last on Jeopardy
Chris Matthews appeared on Jeopardy! alongside CNN's Lizzie O'Leary and former White House press secretary Robert Gibbs in a special Power Players edition of the game show. The host of MSNBC's Hardball, to put it politely, bombed.
news.yahoo.com [Talkback] 
Cannes 2012 faces economic reality: cutbacks everywhere
Roger Friedman: The economics will be seen in the Cannes Market, where films are sold to distributors, deals are made, and new films are presented as plans to potential financiers. As the market unfolds, a clearer picture will form of how healthy the international film world is.
www.forbes.com [Talkback] 
Sacha Baron Cohen's The Dictator upsets Arab-Americans over racial sterotypes
The film hasn't opened yet but some Arab-American groups and experts are complaining about its negative stereotypes and damaging portrayal of Arabs. Baron Cohen plays General Aladeen, a North African dictator who jokes about murder and repression.
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Angelina Jolie paid $1.6 million on a helicopter and flying lessons for Brad Pitt
They’ve had a helicopter pad installed in the grounds of their south of France home, Chateau Miraval, so Ange thought it would be nice to buy Brad a helicopter as a surprise present,” a source said. "But even though Brad has his private pilot’s license, he still needs to take a few flying lessons, which he’ll start straight away.”
www.nypost.com [Talkback] 
Rihanna on stage as Egyptian goddess at charity concert
Just a few days after reportedly visiting doctor due to exhaustion, the Barbados singer was back on stage to help raise funds for the Robin Hood Foundation Benefit at the Jacob K Javits Convention Center in New York.
www.aceshowbiz.com [Talkback] 
David Beckham and his underwear ads are butt of Obama's jokes
President Barack Obama described David Beckham as a "rare man" who was "holding up better than me" and said it was a " a rare man who can be that tough on the field and also have his own line of underwear".
www.telegraph.co.uk [Talkback] 
Maria Menounos and her partner Derek Hough eliminated on Dancing with the Stars
"I can't believe it's not crying! After a "night of triumph" in Monday's semifinals, robotic giggle generator and professional tearjerker Maria Menounos and her partner Derek Hough headed home from the Dancing With the Stars ballroom.
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Kelly Clarkson looking great (pix)
Kelly Clarkson shares a laugh with her fellow Duets mentor Robin Thicke at the Entertainment Weekly and ABC Upfront VIP Party held at Dream Downtown in New York City. The Duets duo were joined on the carpet by their fellow mentor John Legend.
www.justjared.com [Talkback] 
R Kelly to drop Write Me Back album in June
After taking a break from singing to undergo emergency throat surgery last year, R. Kelly is making an official return with his 11th studio album, Write Me Back, set for release on June 26.
www.mtv.com [Talkback] 
Bring It On: the Musical coming to Broadway this summer
Bring It On: The Musical is touring first and then will begin performances in New York in July for an official opening set for August 1.
www.latimes.com [Talkback] 
Jennifer Aniston in Glacéau smartwater ad
In one image, the actress, 43, poses against the backdrop of an outdoor scene, smiling into the distance with a twinkle in her eye as the bottle of water is placed strategically next to some grapes.
www.dailymail.co.uk [Talkback] 
Cannes Film Festival: all male directors no female directors nominated
This year's Cannes Film Festival features directors in their 30s and their 80s, directors from Europe and North America, directors from Asia and the Middle East — but no women. Not one among the 22 filmmakers competing for the coveted Palme d'Or award.
news.yahoo.com [Talkback] 
Henry Winkler (The Fonz) in negotiations to star on B'way as an aging porn star
Arthur Herbert Fonzarelli aka The Fonz (who in real life is Henry Winkler) is in negotiations to star on Broadway next season in The Performers, a new comedy by David West Read about the porn industry.
www.nypost.com [Talkback] 
Obama keeps up with the Kardashians
Obama took a pop culture quiz on TV and celebrity trivia during an appearance on ABC's The View. Obama knew which Kardashian was married for just 72 days. "That would be Kim," he answered.
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Princes William and Harry sit down for a rare interview about the Queen with Katie Couric
A preview clip of the tv special shows Katie Couric meeting with Prince William and Prince Harry, answering questions. "Behind closed doors, she's our grandmother, it's as simple as that" Prince Harry said. "As I learned from growing up, you don't mess with your grandmother", Prince William confessed.
www.dailymail.co.uk [Talkback] 
Battleship director Peter Berg to journalist: you gotta join the Israeli army, motherf--ker (video)
The Israeli Defense Force and a 3 year tour is mandatory for Israeli men over the age of 18 (women are required to serve 2 years), some Arabs are exempted. The interviewer won't answer a simple and valid question about why he hasn't yet served at the age of 25 is fascinating.
www.breitbart.com [Talkback] 
Jennie Garth, Tiffani Thiessen still not speaking
The Former Beverly Hills, 90210 stars have had a following out. During a 2009 party, a guest recalls, a stone-faced Garth wouldn't even look at the White Collar actress when Thiessen said hello.
www.usmagazine.com [Talkback] 
Ellen DeGeneres will receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts announced that Ellen DeGeneres will receive the 15th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. DeGeneres said receiving the same award as past honorees Bill Cosby, Tina Fey and Will Ferrell makes her wonder, "why didn't I get this sooner?"
www.hollywoodreporter.com [Talkback] 
Casablanca to stream on Facebook
To celebrate the 70th anniversary year of Casablanca -- and the recent release of a special edition Casablanca Blu-ray set -- Warner Bros. Digital Distribution will "screen" the classic Hollywood drama for Facebook users on Wednesday, May 16.
www.huffingtonpost.com [Talkback] 
Quote of the day
Will Smith


Same sex marriage is "about semantics. If anybody can find someone to love them and to help them through this difficult thing that we call life, I support that in any shape or form.”


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