Alessandra Ambrosio Strips Down for Some Bikini Shots in Miami

Slipping into something a little skimpier in Miami, Alessandra Ambrosio was the star of a steamy Victoria’s Secret photo shoot on Thursday (January 30).
Sexy in a multi-color neon bikini, the Brazilian babe struck a series of iconic poses, showing the world exactly why she is the absolute best at what she does.

In related news, the 32-year-old just announced via Twitter that she will be heading off to the Big Apple in order to celebrate the Super Bowl this weekend!
She posted a status that read, “Can’t wait to celebrate Super Bowl weekend in NYC with adriana at a great party! get your tickets now.”

Enjoy the pictures of Alessandra Ambrosio’s Victoria’s Secret photo shoot in Miami (January 30)


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The 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards Tap Mark Wahlberg to Host

Even though he’s up to his neck producing multiple TV shows, Mark Wahlberg is taking a little time out of his schedule to host the 2014 Kids’ Choice Awards!
Russell Hicks, Nickelodeon’s President of Content Development and Production announced the gig, telling reporters “We are thrilled to welcome a superstar like Mark Wahlberg as he takes the helm as our master of ceremonies at the biggest kid event of the year.”

Hicks continued,”We can’t wait for him to host and have lots of slime-filled fun with Hollywood’s biggest stars and our audience.”
The Kids Choice Awards premiere on Saturday, March 29th, and will honor the top kids picks for movies, music, television, actors, actresses and much more!


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The Oscars Will Honor “The Wizard of Oz”

The Oscars Will Honor “The Wizard of Oz”

This is more of a brief announcement than an actual news item, but for those that are huge fans of “The Wizard of Oz” (like me) you’ll want to hear about this.
When Ellen DeGeneres takes on the Oscars again this year, the producers are planning to incorporate some sort of tribute or salute to “The Wizard of Oz.”  Variety reports that very few details have been given out, but the production will center around the idea of heroes.
This year marks the 75th anniversary of “The Wizard of Oz” which was originally released on January 1, 1939.

 

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Ashley Benson in Cosmopolitan March 2014: I Say No To On-Screen Nudity and Drugs

With the fifth season of “Pretty Little Liars” slated to premiere January 28th, Ashley Benson pitched in on promotional efforts by covering the March 2014 issue of Cosmopolitan magazine.
During her Q&A session with the publication, the 24-year-old actress opened up about everything from her relationship with Ryan Good to her “just say no” policy when it comes to drugs and nudity scenes.

Highlights from Miss Benson’s interview are as follows. For more, be sure to pay a visit to Cosmopolitan!
On her drug free lifestyle:
“There are drugs and alcohol in my family on both sides, so I’ve seen lives ruined, going to jail and all that. Once you start with any drug, it can be an addiction – that’s why I never want to start and am not even tempted, because that chain is relentless. And if it runs in your family, you see how unglamorous it is. I would never want to be out of control with my body.”
On her stance against on-screen nudity:
“I never want to do nudity that’s gratuitous. Girls look so much better in lingerie or a t-shirt and leave the rest up to the imagination. I make it clear that I have a line. Everyone tries to push you, and it’s easy to get talked into doing those things. I’ll just walk off-set. But not everyone realizes they can do that.”
On Ryan:
“Ryan is one of the strongest people I’ve met, so grounded and such a positive influence on people. We took a break because it was so hard. I work 20 hour days, so I’m always gone. So a lot of your relationship is on the phone and iChatting and trying to catch up.”
On her pranks while on-set:
“The only way I’m similar to her is that she’s sarcastic and she’s always having fun—that’s me too. Once, I stuck gum on Keegan Allen’s coat collar, so when he leaned back, it got caught in his hair.”


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Reese Witherspoon: Stays Sexy At the Gym

Staying fit while out in LA, Reese Witherspoon headed out of the gym after an intense workout on Friday (January 24).
Looking great in her workout attire, the “Inherent Vice” hottie wore a gray long sleeve top, sexy black yoga pants and a pair of purple running treads.

Ringing in her talent agent hubby Jim Toth for the workout action, the 37-year-old and her man look to have also shared in the same workout, Jim looking just as, if not more flustered from the action than his lady love.
But Jim had had enough when Reese decided to continue her personal pampering, heading into the nail salon for a relaxing manicure.


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Bina Fink: Justin Bieber Mug Shot

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Bina Fink: Justin Bieber has been arrested for allegedly drag...

Bina Fink: Justin Bieber has been arrested for allegedly drag...: MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Justin Bieber has been arrested for allegedly drag racing on Miami Beach and DUI , according to police. Miami Beac...

Emily Blunt and John Krasinski: Midweek Date Night

Making sure to feed her growing baby bump well, Emily Blunt dined at Cecconi’s with John Krasinski on Tuesday (January 21).
The “Looper” star looked pretty in a black top, matching blazer, and black pants as she headed back outside with her hubby close at hand.

As she prepares for her bundle of joy and experiences motherhood, fans can catch the 30-year-old actress kick butt on the big screen this summer.
In “Edge of Tomorrow,” a soldier fighting aliens in a war finds himself caught in a time loop on his last day of battle. Co-starring Tom Cruise, it’s slated to hit theaters on June 6th.

Enjoy the pictures of Emily Blunt and John Krasinski having dinner at Cecconi’s in West Hollywood (January 21).


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Josh Duhamel: Breakfast in Brentwood

Getting his grub on to fuel up for the day, Josh Duhamel stopped at Early World restaurant in Brentwood, California on Wednesday (January 22).
The “Safe Haven” star looked handsome in a gray Lakers T-shirt, ripped jeans, and tan boots as he carried his ballcap outside.

Earlier this week, the 41-year-old actor was in Park City, Utah where the Sundance Film Festival is taking place.
Taking time out to promote pet adoption, Josh teamed with Pedigree for the “See What Good Food Can Do” campaign. Speaking about his own experience, he shared, “I actually bought my first dog, and I got some flack from friends over it. So when it came time to find her a friend, we went to the shelter. It was scary at first because I didn’t know what rescuing would involve and whether I was responsible enough to take care of one… But the amount of work you put in is nothing compared to what you get back.”

Enjoy the pictures of Josh Duhamel leaving Early World restaurant in Brentwood (January 22).


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Bina Fink: JUSTIN BIEBER ARRESTED JAN 23 in Miami Beach

Bina Fink: JUSTIN BIEBER ARRESTED JAN 23 in Miami Beach: Justin Bieber was arrested for drag racing  and DUI 26 and Pine Tree Dr. Miami Beach Fla. bina fink, binafink.com , bina fink kohl, bina ...

Lea Michele Starts her Busy Day with a Hike

Staying on top of her fitness routine, Lea Michele went for a jog at Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills on Tuesday (January 21).
The “Glee” star looked great in a white tank top, cropped black workout tights, and pink sneakers as she listened to some tunes during her workout.

It was a busy day for the 27-year-old actress as she later tweeted, “Started the day with an amazing hike! And now dance rehearsal for #Glee!”
Stoked for the hit show’s guest star, Lea added, “And did I mention @GwynethPaltrow is here? AMAZING! #glee100thepisode.”

Enjoy the pictures of Lea Michele at Coldwater Canyon Park in Beverly Hills (January 21).


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Hilary Duff Joins TV Land Pilot

Starting her week with a workout, Hilary Duff headed to the gym in Los Angeles on Monday (January 20).
The “Lizzie McGuire” star wore a coral tank top over a gray one with charcoal leggings and coral sneakers as she smiled on her way inside.

This past weekend, the 26-year-old actress shared some big news with her Twitter followers, which will bring her back to the small screen.
On Saturday, Hilary tweeted, “I am so excited!! Next month I am shooting a pilot for @tvland called #younger with the amazing @sfosternyc [Sutton Foster].”

Enjoy the pictures of Hilary Duff heading to the gym in LA (January 20).


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Lady Gaga: Gorgeous for the Atelier Versace Fashion Show

Stepping out on the town in Paris, Lady Gaga attended the Atelier Versace show as part of Paris Fashion Week today (January 19).
The “Applause” singer was gorgeous in a black gown, complete an immaculate knitted hood, with her long blond hair cascading down her back.

In related news, after her provocative lyrics and persona landed her on a government blacklist, the 27-year-old can now legaly sing in China again, and Artpop will now be released in the East!
She tweeted about the development, writing, “I’m so excited!!!! The Chinese Government Approved ARTPOP to be released in China with all 15 songs! Next I hope I can come to perform!”

Enjoy the pictures of Lady Gaga at the Atelier Versace show in Paris (January 19).

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Juan Pablo Galavis is actually a deadbeat dad

Juan Pablo Galavis  is actually a deadbeat dad.

The Florida Department of Rev­enue’s Child Support Enforcement Program slapped Juan Pablo with an income deduction order, requiring employers to automatically deduct $243.94 per month for child support, plus $49.00 per month for retroactive child support until the outstanding balance of $3,574.57 was paid.
“Juan Pablo has been hoping that news of his court-ordered child support didn’t get out because he doesn’t want ‘Bach­elor’ fans finding out he’s not the perfect father he portrays himself to be,” a source revealed.

According to his official Bachelor bio, Juan Pablo, 32, resigned from his professional soccer career with Miami FC in 2008 after receiving the life-changing news that his then-girlfriend, Latina actress Carla Rodriguez, was pregnant.

Hearts are aflutter for hunky The Bachelor star Juan Pablo Galavis as he begins to hand out roses to hopeful wives-to-be, but documents obtained by The National Enquirer expose that the single father who touts his strong relationship with his daughter is actually a deadbeat dad.

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A WEEK before  the Grammy Awards

A WEEK before his big night at the Grammy Awards, Pharrell is happy – and speechless – over his Oscar nomination.

Rolling Stone cover for Lorde

THE “unlikeliest superstar in pop” can now tick off another music industry achievement – the cover of music bible Rolling Stone magazine.

Paul, Ringo to perform at Grammys

PAUL McCartney and Ringo Starr will perform at the Grammys, in a show that will also include Taylor Swift and Robin Thicke.

Frontwoman Nai Palm’s liquid vocals and the band’s virtuosity on their debut record Tawk Tomahawk also impressed artists including Questlove, Erykah Badu, Q-Tip (who guests on the American version of the track Nakamarra) and Prince.
Palm said her most prized email came from the legendary musician who has invited the band to perform at his iconic Paisley Park creative hub.
“How crazy is that, right? He’s a very unpredictable character so maybe we will get picked up at 3am and taken in a purple van to his lair,” she joked.
Now in Los Angeles to prepare for the Grammys, the band have come a long way for an independent act who formed only three years ago.
The frontwoman said it was bizarre for an Australian band to crack a nomination in a category which has dominated by African American artists.
“It is mind-blowing to be so welcomed by people over there who have pioneered this style of music,” she said.
“I think as long as you are sincere with the music you make, people accept it for what it is.
“I may be Australian and white but from birth I was brought up on Stevie Wonder and Aretha and Otis Redding and they are ingrained in my creativity.”
Hiatus Kaiyote join an eclectic field of Grammy nominees from Australia and New Zealand with Lorde, Tame Impala, Keith Urban, the Greencards, the Australian Chamber Orchestra, and The Great Gatsby composer Craig Armstrong.
The awards will be announced next Monday.


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2014 SAG Awards: The Show, The Winners

It’s always an incredible night to see stars honor their fellow performers at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and tonight was no exception (January 18).
The 20th Annual event was full of wonderful moments as many talented actors and ensembles took home the coveted statues awarded to them for their tremendous roles on the big and small screens.

The biggest award of the night went home to the cast of “American Hustle,” taking home the Actor for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture.
Other notable trophies went home to Cate Blanchett for Best Actress for her role in “Blue Jasmine,” and Matthew McConaughey for Best Actor for his work in “Dallas Buyers Club.”
Check out the full list of 2014 SAG Award nominees below:
THEATRICAL MOTION PICTURES
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role
BRUCE DERN / Woody Grant – “NEBRASKA” (Paramount Pictures)
CHIWETEL EJIOFOR / Solomon Northup – “12 YEARS A SLAVE” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
TOM HANKS / Capt. Richard Phillips – “CAPTAIN PHILLIPS” (Columbia Pictures)
Winner MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY / Ron Woodroof – “DALLAS BUYERS CLUB” (Focus Features)
FOREST WHITAKER / Cecil Gaines – “LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER” (The Weinstein Company)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role
Winner CATE BLANCHETT / Jasmine – “BLUE JASMINE” (Sony Pictures Classics)
SANDRA BULLOCK / Ryan Stone – “GRAVITY” (Warner Bros. Pictures)
JUDI DENCH / Philomena Lee – “PHILOMENA” (The Weinstein Company)
MERYL STREEP / Violet Weston – “AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY” (The Weinstein Company)
EMMA THOMPSON / P.L. Travers – “SAVING MR. BANKS” (Walt Disney Pictures)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role
BARKHAD ABDI / Muse – “CAPTAIN PHILLIPS” (Columbia Pictures)
DANIEL BRÜHL / Niki Lauda – “RUSH” (Universal Pictures)
MICHAEL FASSBENDER / Edwin Epps – “12 YEARS A SLAVE” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
JAMES GANDOLFINI / Albert – “ENOUGH SAID” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
Winner JARED LETO / Rayon – “DALLAS BUYERS CLUB” (Focus Features)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role
JENNIFER LAWRENCE / Rosalyn Rosenfeld – “AMERICAN HUSTLE” (Columbia Pictures)
Winner LUPITA NYONG’O / Patsey – “12 YEARS A SLAVE” (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
JULIA ROBERTS / Barbara Weston – “AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY” (The Weinstein Company)
JUNE SQUIBB / Kate Grant – “NEBRASKA” (Paramount Pictures)
OPRAH WINFREY / Gloria Gaines – “LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER” (The Weinstein Company)
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture
12 YEARS A SLAVE (Fox Searchlight Pictures)
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH / Ford
PAUL DANO / Tibeats
GARRET DILLAHUNT / Armsby
CHIWETEL EJIOFOR / Solomon Northup
MICHAEL FASSBENDER / Edwin Epps
PAUL GIAMATTI / Freeman
SCOOT McNAIRY / Brown
LUPITA NYONG’O / Patsey
ADEPERO ODUYE / Eliza
SARAH PAULSON / Mistress Epps
BRAD PITT / Bass
MICHAEL KENNETH WILLIAMS / Robert
ALFRE WOODARD / Mistress Shaw
Winner AMERICAN HUSTLE (Columbia Pictures)
AMY ADAMS / Sydney Prosser
CHRISTIAN BALE / Irving Rosenfeld
LOUIS C.K. / Stoddard Thorsen
BRADLEY COOPER / Richie DiMaso
PAUL HERMAN / Alfonse Simone
JACK HUSTON / Pete Musane
JENNIFER LAWRENCE / Rosalyn Rosenfeld
ALESSANDRO NIVOLA / Federal Prosecutor
MICHAEL PEÑA / Sheik (Agent Hernandez)
JEREMY RENNER / Mayor Carmine Polito
ELISABETH RÖHM / Dolly Polito
SHEA WHIGHAM / Carl Elway
AUGUST: OSAGE COUNTY (The Weinstein Company)
ABIGAIL BRESLIN / Jean Fordham
CHRIS COOPER / Charles Aiken
BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH / “Little” Charles Aiken
JULIETTE LEWIS / Karen Weston
MARGO MARTINDALE / Mattie Fae Aiken
EWAN McGREGOR / Bill Fordham
DERMOT MULRONEY / Steve
JULIANNE NICHOLSON / Ivy Weston
JULIA ROBERTS / Barbara Weston
SAM SHEPARD / Beverly Weston
MERYL STREEP / Violet Weston
MISTY UPHAM / Johnna
DALLAS BUYERS CLUB (Focus Features)
JENNIFER GARNER / Dr. Eve Saks
MATTHEW McCONAUGHEY / Ron Woodroof
JARED LETO / Rayon
DENIS O’HARE / Dr. Sevard
DALLAS ROBERTS / David Wayne
STEVE ZAHN / Tucker
LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER (The Weinstein Company)
MARIAH CAREY / Hattie Pearl
JOHN CUSACK / Richard Nixon
JANE FONDA / Nancy Reagan
CUBA GOODING, JR. / Carter Wilson
TERRENCE HOWARD / Howard
LENNY KRAVITZ / James Holloway
JAMES MARSDEN / John F. Kennedy
DAVID OYELOWO / Louis Gaines
ALEX PETTYFER / Thomas Westfall
VANESSA REDGRAVE / Annabeth Westfall
ALAN RICKMAN / Ronald Reagan
LIEV SCHREIBER / Lyndon B. Johnson
FOREST WHITAKER / Cecil Gaines
ROBIN WILLIAMS / Dwight D. Eisenhower
OPRAH WINFREY / Gloria Gaines
TELEVISION PROGRAMS
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
MATT DAMON / Scott Thorson – “BEHIND THE CANDELABRA” (HBO)
Winner MICHAEL DOUGLAS / Liberace – “BEHIND THE CANDELABRA” (HBO)
JEREMY IRONS / King Henry IV – “THE HOLLOW CROWN” (WNET/Thirteen)
ROB LOWE / John F. Kennedy – “KILLING KENNEDY” (National Geographic Channel)
AL PACINO / Phil Spector – “PHIL SPECTOR” (HBO)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
ANGELA BASSETT / Coretta Scott King – “BETTY & CORETTA” (Lifetime)
HELENA BONHAM CARTER / Elizabeth Taylor – “BURTON AND TAYLOR” (BBC America)
HOLLY HUNTER / G.J. – “TOP OF THE LAKE” (Sundance Channel)
Winner HELEN MIRREN / Linda Kenney Baden – “PHIL SPECTOR” (HBO)
ELISABETH MOSS / Robin Griffin – “TOP OF THE LAKE” (Sundance Channel)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series
STEVE BUSCEMI / Enoch “Nucky” Thompson – “BOARDWALK EMPIRE” (HBO)
Winner BRYAN CRANSTON / Walter White – “BREAKING BAD” (AMC)
JEFF DANIELS / Will McAvoy – “THE NEWSROOM” (HBO)
PETER DINKLAGE / Tyrion Lannister – “GAME OF THRONES” (HBO)
KEVIN SPACEY / Francis Underwood – “HOUSE OF CARDS” (Netflix)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series
CLAIRE DANES / Carrie Mathison – “HOMELAND” (Showtime)
ANNA GUNN / Skyler White – “BREAKING BAD” (AMC)
JESSICA LANGE / Fiona Goode – “AMERICAN HORROR STORY: COVEN” (FX)
Winner MAGGIE SMITH / Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham – “DOWNTON ABBEY” (PBS)
KERRY WASHINGTON / Olivia Pope – “SCANDAL” (ABC)
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
ALEC BALDWIN / Jack Donaghy – “30 ROCK” (NBC)
JASON BATEMAN / Michael Bluth – “ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT” (Netflix)
Winner TY BURRELL / Phil Dunphy – “MODERN FAMILY” (ABC)
DON CHEADLE / Martin “Marty” Kaan – “HOUSE OF LIES” (Showtime)
JIM PARSONS / Sheldon Cooper – “THE BIG BANG THEORY” (CBS)
Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series
MAYIM BIALIK / Amy Farrah Fowler – “THE BIG BANG THEORY” (CBS)
JULIE BOWEN / Claire Dunphy – “MODERN FAMILY” (ABC)
EDIE FALCO / Jackie Peyton – “NURSE JACKIE” (Showtime)
TINA FEY / Liz Lemon – “30 ROCK” (NBC)
Winner JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS / Vice President Selina Meyer – “VEEP” (HBO)
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE (HBO)
PATRICIA ARQUETTE / Sally Wheet
MARGOT BINGHAM / Daughter Maitland
STEVE BUSCEMI / Enoch “Nucky” Thompson
BRIAN GERAGHTY / Agent Warren Knox
STEPHEN GRAHAM / Al Capone
ERIK LA RAY HARVEY / Dunn Purnsley
JACK HUSTON / Richard Harrow
RON LIVINGSTON / Roy Phillips
DOMENICK LOMBARDOZZI / Ralph Capone
GRETCHEN MOL / Gillian Darmody
BEN ROSENFIELD / Willie Thompson
PAUL SPARKS / Mickey Doyle
MICHAEL STUHLBARG / Arnold Rothstein
NISI STURGIS / June Thompson
JACOB WARE / Agent Selby
SHEA WHIGHAM / Elias “Eli” Thompson
MICHAEL KENNETH WILLIAMS / “Chalky” White
JEFFREY WRIGHT / Valentin Narcisse
Winner BREAKING BAD (AMC)
MICHAEL BOWEN / Uncle Jack
BETSY BRANDT / Marie Schrader
BRYAN CRANSTON / Walter White
LAVELL CRAWFORD / Huell
TAIT FLETCHER / Lester
LAURA FRASER / Lydia Rodarte-Quale
ANNA GUNN / Skyler White
MATTHEW T. METZLER / Matt
RJ MITTE / Walter White Jr.
DEAN NORRIS / Hank Schrader
BOB ODENKIRK / Saul Goodman
AARON PAUL / Jesse Pinkman
JESSE PLEMONS / Todd
STEVEN MICHAEL QUEZADA / Gomez
KEVIN RANKIN / Kenny
PATRICK SANE / Frankie
DOWNTON ABBEY (PBS)
HUGH BONNEVILLE / Robert, Earl of Grantham
LAURA CARMICHAEL / Lady Edith Crawley
JIM CARTER / Mr. Carson
BRENDAN COYLE / John Bates
MICHELLE DOCKERY / Lady Mary Crawley
KEVIN DOYLE / Molesley
JESSICA BROWN FINDLAY / Lady Sybil Crawley
SIOBHAN FINNERAN / Sarah O’Brien
JOANNE FROGGATT / Anna Bates
ROB JAMES-COLLIER / Thomas Barrow
ALLEN LEECH / Tom Branson
PHYLLIS LOGAN / Mrs. Hughes
ELIZABETH McGOVERN / Cora, Countess of Grantham
SOPHIE McSHERA / Daisy
MATT MILNE / Alfred
LESLEY NICOL / Mrs. Patmore
AMY NUTTALL / Ethel
DAVID ROBB / Dr. Clarkson
MAGGIE SMITH / Violet, Dowager Countess of Grantham
ED SPELEERS / Jimmy
DAN STEVENS / Matthew Crawley
CARA THEOBOLD / Ivy
PENELOPE WILTON / Isobel Crawley
GAME OF THRONES (HBO)
ALFIE ALLEN / Theon Greyjoy
JOHN BRADLEY / Samwell Tarly
OONA CHAPLIN / Talisa Maegyr
GWENDOLINE CHRISTIE / Brienne of Tarth
EMILIA CLARKE / Daenerys Targaryen
NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU / Jaime Lannister
MACKENZIE CROOK / Orell
CHARLES DANCE / Tywin Lannister
JOE DEMPSIE / Gendry
PETER DINKLAGE / Tyrion Lannister
NATALIE DORMER / Margaery Tyrell
NATHALIE EMMANUEL / Missandei
MICHELLE FAIRLEY / Lady Catelyn Stark
JACK GLEESON / Joffrey Baratheon
IAIN GLEN / Ser Jorah Mormont
KIT HARINGTON / Jon Snow
LENA HEADEY /Cersei Lannister
ISAAC HEMPSTEAD WRIGHT / Brandon “Bran” Stark
KRISTOFER HIVJU / Tormund Giantsbane
PAUL KAYE / Thoros of Myr
SIBEL KEKILLI / Shae
ROSE LESLIE / Ygritte
RICHARD MADDEN / Robb Stark
RORY McCANN / Sandor “The Hound” Clegane
MICHAEL McELHATTON / Roose Bolton
IAN McELHINNEY / Barristan Selmy
PHILIP McGINLEY / Anguy
HANNAH MURRAY / Gilly
IWAN RHEON / Ramsay Snow
SOPHIE TURNER / Sansa Stark
CARICE VAN HOUTEN / Melisandre
MAISIE WILLIAMS / Arya Stark
HOMELAND (Showtime)
F. MURRAY ABRAHAM / Dar Adal
SARITA CHOUDHURY / Mira Berenson
CLAIRE DANES / Carrie Mathison
RUPERT FRIEND / Peter Quinn
TRACY LETTS / Sen. Andrew Lockhart
DAMIAN LEWIS / Nicholas Brody
MANDY PATINKIN / Saul Berenson
MORGAN SAYLOR / Dana Brody
Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
30 ROCK (NBC)
SCOTT ADSIT / Pete Hornberger
ALEC BALDWIN / Jack Donaghy
KATRINA BOWDEN / Cerie
KEVIN BROWN / Dot Com
GRIZZ CHAPMAN / Grizz
TINA FEY / Liz Lemon
JUDAH FRIEDLANDER / Frank Rossitano
JANE KRAKOWSKI / Jenna Maroney
JOHN LUTZ / Lutz
JAMES MARSDEN / Criss
JACK McBRAYER / Kenneth Parcell
TRACY MORGAN / Tracy Jordan
KEITH POWELL / Toofer
ARRESTED DEVELOPMENT (Netflix)
WILL ARNETT / George Oscar “G.O.B.” Bluth II
JASON BATEMAN / Michael Bluth
JOHN BEARD / Himself
MICHAEL CERA / George-Michael Bluth
DAVID CROSS / Tobias Fünke
PORTIA DE ROSSI / Lindsay Bluth Fünke
ISLA FISHER / Rebel Alley
TONY HALE / Buster Bluth
RON HOWARD / Narrator/Himself
LIZA MINNELLI / Lucille Austero
ALIA SHAWKAT / Maeby Fünke
JEFFREY TAMBOR / George Bluth, Sr./Oscar Bluth
JESSICA WALTER / Lucille Bluth
HENRY WINKLER / Barry Zuckerkorn
THE BIG BANG THEORY (CBS)
MAYIM BIALIK / Amy Farrah Fowler
KALEY CUOCO / Penny
JOHNNY GALECKI / Leonard Hofstadter
SIMON HELBERG / Howard Wolowitz
KUNAL NAYYAR / Rajesh Koothrappali
JIM PARSONS / Sheldon Cooper
MELISSA RAUCH / Bernadette Rostenkowski
Winner MODERN FAMILY (ABC)
JULIE BOWEN / Claire Dunphy
TY BURRELL / Phil Dunphy
AUBREY ANDERSON EMMONS / Lily Tucker-Pritchett
JESSE TYLER FERGUSON / Mitchell Pritchett
NOLAN GOULD / Luke Dunphy
SARAH HYLAND / Haley Dunphy
ED O’NEILL / Jay Pritchett
RICO RODRIGUEZ / Manny Delgado
ERIC STONESTREET / Cameron Tucker
SOFIA VERGARA / Gloria Delgado-Pritchett
ARIEL WINTER / Alex Dunphy
VEEP (HBO)
SUFE BRADSHAW / Sue Wilson
ANNA CHLUMSKY / Amy Brookheimer
GARY COLE / Kent Davidson
KEVIN DUNN / Ben Cafferty
TONY HALE / Gary Walsh
JULIA LOUIS-DREYFUS / Vice President Selina Meyer
REID SCOTT / Dan Egan
TIMOTHY SIMONS / Jonah Ryan
MATT WALSH / Mike McLintock
SAG AWARDS® HONORS FOR STUNT ENSEMBLES
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture
ALL IS LOST (Lionsgate)
FAST & FURIOUS 6 (Universal Pictures)
Winner LONE SURVIVOR (Universal Pictures)
RUSH (Universal Pictures)
THE WOLVERINE (20th Century Fox)
Outstanding Action Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Comedy or Drama Series
BOARDWALK EMPIRE (HBO)
BREAKING BAD (AMC)
Winner GAME OF THRONES (HBO)
HOMELAND (Showtime)
THE WALKING DEAD (AMC)
LIFE ACHIEVEMENT AWARD
Screen Actors Guild 50th Annual Life Achievement Award
RITA MORENO


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Madonna issues apology for using racial slur on Instagram

 Madonna is apologizing for using a racial slur to refer to her white son Instagram. On Friday night, Jan. 17, 2014, she posted a picture of her 13-year-old son boxing and used a hashtag that contained a racial slur. When fans objected, she defiantly called them haters.
 

Madonna apologized Saturday for using a racial slur on Instagram to refer to her white son, seeking forgiveness a day after calling those who criticized her language "haters."
On Friday night, the singer posted a picture of her 13-year-old son, Rocco, boxing and included the comment, "No one messes with Dirty Soap! Mama said knock you out!" She then added a variation of the N-word.
She quickly deleted the comment when outraged Instagram users berated her for the use of the word, and was initially defiant. But in a statement to The Associated Press on Saturday, a contrite Madonna said: "Forgive me."
"I am sorry if I offended anyone with my use of the N word on Instagram. It was not meant as a racial slur. I am not a racist. There's no way to defend the use of the word. It was all about intention," she said. "It was used as a term of endearment toward my son who is white. I appreciate that it's a provocative word and I apologize if it gave people the wrong impression."
Besides Rocco, she has three other children, including Lourdes, David and Mercy. Mercy and David are black, adopted from the African nation of Malawi.
This is the second time this year that Madonna has offended people on Instagram. Earlier this month, she posted a photo of Rocco and his two young friends holding up bottles of liquor; she defended the post as a joke.
"No one was drinking we were just having fun! Calm down and get a sense of humor! Don't start the year off with judgement!" she responded on Instagram.



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Meryl Streep & Emma Thompson: Perfect Pals at the 2014 SAG Awards

 

Never one to miss out on an industry event, Meryl Streep  got all gussied up and headed over to the Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles for the 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards earlier tonight (January 18).
While posing with fellow nominee Emma Thompson, the “August: Osage County” starlet smiled for the cameras and mingled with fellow famous folks before strolling inside to find her seat.

In addition to the usual categories, one of tonight’s big winners is Rita Moreno, who will receive the SAG 50th Life Achievement Award from presenter Morgan Freeman.
Meanwhile, the nominees for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role are Chiwetel Ejiofor, Tom Hanks, Matthew McConaughey, Forest Whitaker and Bruce Dern.

Enjoy the pictures of Meryl Streep and Emma Thompson at the 2014 Screen Actors Guild Awards at The Shrine Exposition Center in Los Angeles (January 18).


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Who Wore It Better: Kim Kardashian or Victoria Beckham?

Earlier this week, Kim Kardashian caused a bit of a stir when she debuted a brand new (to her collection, at least), super rare, incredibly expensive Hermes Himalayan Crocodile Birkin that might be beautiful enough to wipe that George Condo painted HAC out of some (not all) Hermes lovers’ minds. A simple Google search of “Hermes Himalayan Croc Birkin” will show you which bag-loving celeb got her hands on the bag first, though – none other than Victoria Beckham, the original celebrity Hermes fanatic.
Beckham was the first star to bring this very exclusive bag to the attention of people beyond Hermes consumer circles, and it seems like Kim would be wise to try emulating Beckham’s gradual, years-long transition from tabloid fodder to fashion industry darling. The Victoria Beckham who once wore leather chaps in public seems like a distant memory now, but she used to be something of a joke to designers who feared that Beckham would devalue their brand image if she was spotted wearing their clothes. Victoria clearly wanted very badly to be accepted by an industry that was hostile to her, though, and she made it so by cleaning up her wardrobe, refining her personal style and demonstrating a commitment to fashion done correctly with her eponymous line.
As has been mentioned at Fashionista and elsewhere, Kim Kardashian is currently traversing a similar road, but her destination is still a bit unclear. If she can get her reality show off the air and continue to clean up her wardrobe (her coat game has been flawless lately and no one will tell me otherwise), then she might have a fighting chance. She’s already made a vast style improvement in the span of just a couple of years, and if you don’t believe me, we’ve got a place where you can check out some of her older outfits. Like Victoria, Kim is also wealthy far beyond the spoils of her day-to-day gig, which comes in handy when trying to redecorate your entire life.
For right now, though, we’re just judging what we see below. Who did a better job making her Himalayan Croc Birkin look like all of the thousands of dollars its worth? I’m on Kim K’s side, if only because she so clearly chose the outfit to accent her new bag, and who among us hasn’t done that at least once? (Or every time we get a new bag?)


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Bina Fink: LeBron James was caught cheating

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Ashley Greene: Judi’s Deli Dame

Looking to satisfy her growling tummy, Ashley Greene  hit up the popular eatery Judi’s Deli for a brown bag lunch on Thursday (January 16).
The “Twilight Saga: New Moon” actress donned a pair of skinny jeans with a blue and white button-up top and a pony tail as she returned to her car and headed off to a doctor’s appointment.

Ashley recently returned from a vacation in the Bahamas with her boyfriend Paul Khoury, and the two have been inseparable since they began dating.
Over Christmas, Greene took Khoury to Florida to celebrate with her family and they rang in the New Year together in Las Vegas before jetting off to the Caribbean.


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Happy Birthday to Michelle Obama

Happy 50th Birthday Michelle Obama

"I've got to keep figuring out ways to have an impact, whether as a mother or as a professional or as a mentor to other kids," said Michelle Obama, who has made talking with teens and increasing the college graduation rate among her major issues during the president second term.
Michelle is describing herself as "50 and fabulous,"Michelle is not just embracing her half-century milestone, she's relishing it. "I have never felt more confident in myself, more clear on who I am as a woman," 
"Women should have the freedom to do whatever they need to do to feel good about themselves,"Said Michelle Obama when asked whether she'd ever consider plastic surgery.
The President will have a huge party for Michelle tomorrow, the list of celebrities is growing and the White House invitation did ask the guest to wear comfortable shoes.
Happy Birthday First Lady Michelle Obama.
 


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Playboy playmate Cassandra Lynn Hensley has passed away at the age of 34.

Playboy playmate Cassandra Lynn Hensley has passed away at the age of 34.
Hensley was found dead in a friend's bathtub in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
No official cause of death has been given, but police are reportedly investigating the death as a possible drug overdose, according to TMZ.com. Foul play is not suspected.

Law enforcement officials who are investigating her death believe she might have suffered an overdose. TMZ  revealed that the friend called for help after she found  Cassandra floating in a bathtub. Paramedics were unable to revive her. Investigators said foul play is not suspected. Cassandra was born and raised in Salt Lake Valley, Utah.  Cassandra appeared in Playboy as Miss February in 2006.  Cassandra was modeling while she studied to be an aesthetician.
"I'm happy to be a Playmate," she said "It's a dream come true.” She got her chance to make her dreams come true after she placed in the Top 20 in a Hawaiian Tropic contest.

Life after Playboy consisted of appearing on television shows and giving advice to young models. "I have been a part of many great experiences," Cassandra said after her Playboy stint. "Travel shows, magazine covers and of course giving advice to young impressionable girls who think they need to act a certain way for a chance to be a model."
The model was pretty active on the social media especially with Twitter.  The last Tweet, which was posted after her death, had an eerie message.
"Unspoken obligations prevent you from doing what you wish today,” the message said. “No matter what you do now, you might not feel completely fulfilled. Working harder isn't the answer, but neither is escape."


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Hilary Duff Takes Her Mind Off Things At the Gym

Taking some time to sort things out for herself, Hillary Duff went to the skin care clinic after heading to the gym in West Hollywood, CA.
The 26-year-old was focusing on her fitness today (January 15), sporting a cute pastel pink tank top, sexy yoga pants and a pair of cute pink running treads.

The former “Lizzy McGuire” starlet stopped out without her wedding ring, and, as previously reported, she had officially split from her husband of three years, NHL hockey player, Mike Comrie.
In related news, a source spilled some of the details surrounding Hilary and Mike’s marriage, stating, “She felt he didn’t put enough effort into their relationship. But recently he wasn’t doing any of the things they’d worked on. The spark was no longer there. They are better as friends.”


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Paul, Ringo to perform at Grammys

Old mates… Paul McCartney, left, and Ringo Starr will perform at the Grammy awards show.
Source: AP

THE Grammys weekend is shaping up to be a Beatles weekend.

The Recording Academy announced Tuesday that Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr will perform at the Jan. 26 awards show in Los Angeles.
The Beatles will be honoured at the Academy’s Special Merits Awards the day before, and a day after the big show, the iconic group will be the centre of a performance special featuring Eurythmics and other acts playing Beatles hits.
McCartney’s nominations include best rock song and music film.
Other Grammy performers include Taylor Swift, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Kendrick Lamar, Robin Thicke and Katy Perry. Sara Bareilles will sing with Carole King, while Stevie Wonder, Daft Punk, Nile Rodgers and Pharrell will perform together.
The Grammys will be held at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles.

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Justin Bieber Flaunts Trio of New Tattoos

He’s been building up his collection of body art over the years, and Justin Bieber is now the proud owner of three new tattoos.
The “Beauty and a Beat” hunk took to his Instagram account over the weekend to post new photos of the fresh ink.

Justin uploaded a shot of a court jester on his right forearm on Saturday (January 11) followed by a compass on Sunday (January 12).
And finally on Monday (January 13) Bieber added another picture of the word “LOVE” scrawled next to the jester.
Looks like this teen idol is well on his way to a full sleeve!


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Fleetwood rumours prove true

The way they were … Mick Fleetwood (left) Lindsey Buckingham, Stevie Nicks, Christine and John McVie from Fleetwood Mac.
Source: The Courier-Mail

FLEETWOOD Mac vocalist and keyboardist Christine McVie will resume her place in the band following a 16-year absence.

Drummer Mick Fleetwood reportedly told an audience at a Maui Blues Fest that she would be rejoining the band, according to Rolling Stone magazine."This is the worst kept secret there is, but Christine McVie will be rejoining Fleetwood Mac,” he told the crowd.
According to Fleetwood Mac News, he made the announcement after performing an acoustic rendition of McVie’s Rumours track Songbird.
There is yet to be a formal announcement of the reunion.
McVie began rehearsing with the band in late 2013 for two shows on the group’s European tour but frontwoman Stevie Nicks played down the possibility of a full reunion."I would say there’s no more a chance of that happening than an asteroid hitting the earth," Nicks said. "She is done."
For McVie, though, the gig was unexpected pleasure: "It was amazing, like I’d never left. I climbed back on there again and there they were, the same old faces on stage."
She later said in an interview "If they were to ask me I would probably be very delighted . . . but it hasn’t happened so we’ll have to wait and see."
Nicks has said that if McVie wants to come back, the door is open. "She started the damn band," she told Rolling Stone.

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Zoe Saldana Stuns at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards

All dolled up for one of the biggest nights of the year, Zoe Saldana and Mila Kunis were in fine form, making their arrival at the 71 Golden Globes this evening (January 12).
Clad in darling designer duds, the “Star Trek” starlet and “Blood Ties” babe greeted their fellow famous folks outside the Beverly Hilton, posing for a few photos along the way.

Given the sheer tonnage of killer performances from which to choose, the HFPA certainly had their work cut out for them when it came to picking favorites.
Cate Blanchett, Sandra Bullock, Judi Dench, Emma Thompson and Kate Winslet will all do battle in the Best Actress (Drama) department, while the Best Actor (Drama) hopefuls include Chiwetel Ejiofor Idris Elba, Tom Hanks, Mathew McConaughey and Robert Redford.

Enjoy the pictures of Zoe Saldana and Mila Kunis at the 2014 Golden Globe Awards (January 12).


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Stars Celebrate the “Journey of a Dress” in L.A.

Flocking to the popular designer’s event, plenty of celebs headed to Diane Von Furstenberg’s “Journey of A Dress” Exhibition Opening Celebration in Los Angeles on Friday (January 10).
On hand to honor the designer were famous faces including  Rosario Dawson, Paris Hilton, Robin Wright, Garcelle Bouvias, Molly Sims, Alision Williams, Bella Thorne, Marisa Tomei, Matt Bomer and Rachel Zoe.

Featuring 200 vintage and contemporary interpretations of her famous wrap dress, the show celebrates the garment that caught on in the 1970s.
Speaking about the iconic piece, Ms. Furstenberg shared, “It’s the dress that gave me my freedom, paid all my bills, gave me my fame and allowed me to be free. And it empowered millions of women.”


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Nicks plays witch on Horror Story

No black magic…Singer Stevie Nicks has made a special guest appearance on American Horror Story: Coven, playing a white witch. Picture: Noel Kessel
Source: News Limited

STEVIE Nicks has taken her twirling, spinning, legendary self to television, appearing in American Horror Story: Coven as a singer/songwriter, who just happens to be a white witch.

Nicks, of course, has long been the subject of rumours that she’s of the witch variety, but she’s always denied it, sometimes angrily. (During a 1998 online chat, she reportedly said, “I am not a witch. Get a life!”)
Speaking about her appearance on the show, Nicks told The Los Angeles Times: “I wouldn’t have done this 30 years ago.
"In the beginning of my career, the whole idea that some wacky, creepy people were writing, ‘You’re a witch, you’re a witch!’ was so arresting.
"And there I am like, ‘No, I’m not! I just wear black because it makes me look thinner you idiots.’
"I stopped wearing black for like a year. Then I was just like, ‘OK, just bring it freaks. I’m not going to wear apricot. You think whatever you want because I’m going to wear my beautiful, long black dress. Get out of my face.’
"I got mad. I went back to black.
"So when all this came along, I was like, ‘What, really, am I going to turn this down because of all that past nonsense?’ I’m way too old and I’ve been through way too much to give up an opportunity like this. I’m fearless. You have to be fearless in life. I’m not afraid of anything. Don’t ever be afraid of anything.”
Nicks appeared on the show as a boon to Lily Rabe’s Misty Day character, who listens obsessively to cassettes (yes, cassettes!) of Nicks.
At the end of the episode, Nicks reappeared to sing Has Anyone Ever Written Anything for You?, for Jessica Lange’s character, Fiona. Much twirling ensued.


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Student by day, secret pop superstar by night

Left: Cramming in the Butler Library, AJ stays on top of his studies. Right: AJ (holding mike) raps with his band, U-Kiss, in Seoul last October. Photo: Michael Sofronsky; Getty Images
Source: Supplied

AJ TOSSES the messenger bag over his shoulder, shoving his hands in his pockets, as a smirk forms from the corner of his mouth. The photographer’s camera clicks.

"Try to find the owl!" AJ says, nodding at Columbia University’s statue of the goddess Athena sitting behind him. "Finding it means you’ll do well in school."
Two prospective students checking out the campus stop at the sight of the young man modelling for a photographer, his entourage waiting below. What is going on here? their faces say. Should we know who this is?
AJ pays them no mind, instead tilting his head to the side to give another angle. He’s used to this, after all. No one in New York may recognise him, but back home in South Korea, he’s a star.
Meet AJ – born Kim Jaeseop – the 22-year-old member of Korean pop band U-KISS, who also happens to be a freshman at Columbia. Like Miley Cyrus’ Disney Channel character, Hannah Montana, AJ leads a double life – international heart-throb on one half of the Earth, psych major living in a dorm room on the other.

Members of South Korean boy band U-Kiss perform onstage during the MBC Music ‘Show Champion’ at Uniqlo-AX Hall on March 20, 2013 in Seoul, South Korea. Photo by Han Myung-Gu/WireImage
Source: Supplied

To date, his boy band has released five studio albums and 12 EPs that have produced 24 singles, totalling well over a quarter of a million records sold worldwide. U-KISS kicks off its first US mini-tour at the Best Buy Theatre Thursday night.
Like virtually every boy band, each guy has a persona. AJ is the serious one, rapping about girls, girls and more girls. Fans even have a nickname for themselves – KissMes.
"In Korea and Japan, when the members of U-KISS go outside, they’re pretty much recognised. U-KISS is pretty famous," he says. "[But] when I [came here for school], no one recognised me."
Born and raised in Seoul, AJ got his start in the music industry at age 14. That’s when his older sister suggested to her friend, who was working for a company putting together a boy band, Paran, that AJ should audition – despite the fact that he couldn’t sing or dance.
"But my sister thought I looked like I should be in a band," he says.
So did the company. AJ got the spot and left school in seventh grade to pursue an unlikely music career.
Upset that management didn’t want him to sing live because of his vocal cracks from puberty, AJ decided to sing into his mike during a dress rehearsal.
"My manager heard that and, in front of all of the producers, he said with this loud voice, ‘CAN YOU TURN OFF MIKE No. 5?’" recalls AJ. "I was really embarrassed, and I cried backstage." That motivated him to take voice lessons.

She’s mine

After a few years with Paran, the group disbanded, and in 2011 AJ landed a spot with the higher profile boy band, U-KISS, an acronym for Ubiquitous Korean International Idol Super Star.
AJ’s current tour is produced by Mnet America, an English-language cable channel "for all things Asian cool," which will feature them on the show "Headliners." It finishes in time for him to start the semester at Columbia on Jan. 21.
Even at the height of his success, AJ was unhappy about having given up his schooling for his career. So he hired a tutor, studied relentlessly and earned his GED – and eventually got into one of the top colleges in the world.
"Although I did not receive a normal education like other students, I have been able to prove that I can compete with the best of them, taking control of my future," he says.
His band mates are supportive of the decision. One, Kevin Woo, even says he’d hire him as his therapist, should the whole psychology thing turn into a new career for him.
"There’s no reason for him not to be," Woo says with a laugh. "He can really tell what someone is thinking. Roughly."
But living AJ’s double life doesn’t come without its struggles.
"The pro is that I can experience the best of both worlds, but the con would be the confusion," says AJ. "I am kind of confused on my identity. But since I chose this life, though it is difficult, I have to deal with it."

Columbia University. AJ from the K-Pop band U-KISS In front of Butler Library. Ph; Michael Sofronski
Source: Supplied

When AJ announced he was going to take time off to attend Columbia, the news spread across the K-pop blogs all the way over to America. Maybe life wouldn’t be so different over here.
"I knew that U-KISS wasn’t really a worldwide [phenomenon]. But on the other hand, I expected some students would notice me because there is a Columbia students’ blog, and they actually posted me on the page," he says. "But since no one did notice me [once I got here], I was kind of disappointed."
Eventually that first semester, AJ got a dose of his other life. "Since I missed Korean food desperately, I went down to Koreatown by myself, and one night after I had a dinner, there was one person declaring [to me] ‘I’m a KissMe!’" he says. "That was the first time someone in NY recognised me as a singer. I took a picture with her."
Now AJ has found that keeping the worlds separate can be beneficial. Only a few of his friends in NY know about his secret. "I want them to know me [just] as a person," he says.
In his first semester, AJ studied obsessively, sleeping only three to four hours a night, leaving virtually no time for play. This semester, now that he’s proven to himself that he won’t fail, he’s going to take it easier. He wants to join a fraternity, go see Broadway shows and experience NY’s great restaurants – with tequila, his favourite. Maybe he’ll even find a girlfriend.
"There is one dream that I want to do," he says, searching for his words. "I want to have a campus couple."
This article originally appeared in the New York Post.

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Tupac musical coming to Broadway

New musical…A musical inspired by the music of 1990s slain rapper Tupac Shakur is coming to Broadway.
Source: AP

A MUSICAL inspired by Tupac Shakur songs is going to bring gangsta rap to Broadway.

Producers said Wednesday that Holler If Ya Hear Me will open in June at the Palace Theatre under the direction of Kenny Leon, who helmed the Broadway hits Fences and The Mountaintop.
The new musical sets Shakur’s music to an original story.
Rapper and actor Shakur, who had multimillion-seller albums like 2Pacalypse Now and All Eyez on Me, was known for his raw lyrics that drew on the rage of a coarse urban existence. No casting was announced.
The musical has a story by Todd Kreidler, who was a dramaturg for Radio Golf and Gem of the Ocean, and choreography by Tony Award-winner Wayne Cilento of Wicked.
Afeni Shakur, the late artists’ mother, is producing.


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Bina Fink Promoter To The Stars: BAFTA Awards Unveils 2014 Nominations!

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Gwen Stefani Launches New Clothing Line

She hasn’t slowed down in years, and now Gwen Stefani has announced she is launching a new, lower cost clothing line.
The rocker-turned-designer is teaming up with denim designer Michael Glasser for the eco-friendly fashion line, which will be called DWP (Designs With a Purpose).

Ranging in price from $ 80-130, the offerings will include pants, blouses, and vests, to name a few.
DWP will hit stores this spring.


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Lindsay Lohan: Sohu Fashion Awards Fun!

Showing some love to her Chinese fans, Lindsay Lohan  showed up at the 2nd Annual Sohu Fashion Achievement Awards in Shanghai on Monday night (January 6).
The “Georgia Rule” gal looked lovely and leggy in a black dress with massive black platform heels as she hammed it up for the press outside the big event.

Meanwhile, despite reports to the contrary, LiLo will not be putting all of her memories and experiences into a tell-all memoir.
Her mother Dina Lohan told Radar, “To clean up a rumor, Lindsay is not writing a book at this time. My book is finished! She is supportive of my book as well as my other three children.”

Enjoy the pictures of Lindsay Lohan at the Sohu Fashion Achievement Awards ceremony in Shanghai, China (January 6).


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