Paris Hilton: I'm not your typical heiressEditor's Note: Paris Hilton recently sat down with Piers Morgan for an emotional, tell-all interview. Tune in to hear from the heiress and her mom Kathy on "Piers Morgan Tonight" at 9 p.m ET. Paris Hilton may be on her third reality show with Oxygen’s “The World According to Paris,” but the 30-year-old says that viewers will actually see the real her with this one. Speaking to the Los Angeles Times about her former reality program "The Simple Life," Hilton says producers told her “it was supposed to be 'Green Acres' meets 'Clueless.' So that's what I gave them. It was fun. But it gave the world this perception of me. People assume that's who I am." She’s hoping that her Oxygen show will paint a more authentic picture. LisaRaye McCoy reps for the 'Single Ladies'One thing you need to know about LisaRaye McCoy: She keeps it real. Whether it's discussing the break-up of her marriage to the Premier of the Turks and Caicos Islands, her desire to find a man of means or even the rumored beef on the set of her new show "Single Ladies" with co-star Stacey Dash, the actress doesn't hold back. For example, she has no problem admitting that producers wanted a younger face when casting her character Keisha Green on the new VH1 romantic comedy series. Judy Garland concert headed for theatersJustin Bieber, Miley Cyrus and the Jonas Brothers have all seen their tours get transferred to the big screen, and now an unlikely star is getting the concert-film treatment: late Hollywood legend Judy Garland. According to the L.A. Times, Garland's historic 1961 Carnegie Hall concert will be turned into a documentary courtesy of filmmakers Steven Lippman, Jeffrey Friedman and Rob Epstein. Though Garland's comeback performance earned critical raves, countless standing ovations, and spawned a chart-topping double album, no footage exists of the actual event. "The concert is a cultural touchstone, something I remember vividly as a kid," Friedman tells the L.A. Times. "It's a magical moment in theatrical history. And yet there's almost no record of it." 'The Hobbit' films get release datesBreak out the calendar: Peter Jackson's two “Hobbit” films now have release dates – and official titles. The first, “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” will arrive in theaters on December 14, 2012, according to Variety. The second half of the two-part adaptation is called “The Hobbit: There and Back Again” and will bow a year later nearly to the date on December 13, 2013. That’s not the only “Hobbit” related news, however. Last week it was announced that Orlando Bloom is returning to Middle Earth as the elf Legolas in Jackson's films, even though the character doesn't appear in J.R.R. Tolkien's original story. Olsen twins explain their 'homeless chic' styleBefore becoming fashion-world darlings with their string of successful clothing lines, Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen were raising eyebrows with their street style. As New York University students in 2004, the duo defined "homeless chic," draping themselves in layers of clothing, including shawls, oversize shirts, long skirts, and tattered tights. Today, the twins insist they weren't trying to be trendy. "[It was] us waking up, going to school, and not wanting anyone to take our picture. Kind of a piece of protection," Ashley tells Style.com of their quirky ensembles. Ashton Kutcher partners with travel site AirbnbAshton Kutcher, travel agent? Well, sort of. The model turned actor has just become an investor in Airbnb, a start-up that helps budget-conscious travelers find lodging anywhere from an apartment to a houseboat to a castle, according to the L.A. Times. "For many, Ashton Kutcher is an actor and heart throb, but in the tech scene he's made his mark as a branding and new media expert with an eye for great ideas and a fearless approach to new markets," Airbnb said in a blog post. "To the Airbnb team, he is more than an icon—he is now our ally and trusted advisor." Kutcher is already an investor in Skype, Foursquare, the Path photo-sharing app and the iPad news-reading app Flipboard. According to the New York Times, he should have no trouble raising awareness of Airbnb among his 6.8 million Twitter followers and 9.7 million Facebook fans. Justin Timberlake's car wins Indy 500Fresh off his "Saturday Night Live" ratings high, Justin Timberlake has scored another victory: The car sponsored by his William Rast clothing line won yesterday's Indy 500. "What a Memorial Day weekend! The William Rast car just won the Indy 500!!!!" the singer, who founded the fashion label with childhood pal Trace Ayala in 2006, tweeted yesterday. Racing vet Dan Wheldon was behind the wheel of Timberlake's car at the Indianapolis, Indiana, event and ultimately took home the Borg-Warner Trophy. For his part, JT couldn't be more thrilled. "Congrats to Dan Wheldon, the WR racing team and everyone else who put in the hard work for this victory!" he tweeted. "Unreal!" Back to square one on 'The Killing'With Bennet in intensive care and officially out of the mix as a suspect, the detectives were left with no choice but to start from scratch in their investigation into the murder of Rosie Larsen. They began by looking into Stan Larsen’s past. Stan wasn’t hard to find as he’d confessed to attacking Bennet, and spent the duration of the episode in jail. Under questioning he told Linden that he was no longer involved with the Kovarsky mob, but didn’t answer when she asked about his gambling problem. Later in the episode, Mitch received a call from the bank and was told that the family’s checking and savings accounts had been emptied, all but confirming that Stan’s gambling was still very much a problem. Christopher Knight and Adrianne Curry splitActor Christopher Knight and reality TV star Adrianne Curry are taking some time apart. The couple, who fell in love on the 2005 reality series "The Surreal Life" and went on to star in "My Fair Brady," announced their separation on their fifth wedding anniversary. “After starting a relationship with what seemed to be irreconcilable differences, the couple has reached a period where those differences are no longer appreciated," their rep told Hollyscoop on May 29. "The decision was mutually reached after it became clear to both that some perspective was needed in order to assess their unique union. Not unlike all marriages, work must be put in." 'Girl with the Dragon Tattoo' trailer hits Web"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo's" December 21 release date isn't going to come fast enough for fans. The curiosity surrounding the upcoming U.S. adaptation of Stieg Larsson's best-seller has been sky-high since the project was announced, but a red-band trailer circulating on the Web is keeping that interest rapt. According to Deadline, the trailer was released in France and Sweden last Wednesday before moving into select U.S. theaters over the weekend, with a green-band trailer expected to arrive this Thursday. |
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The trailer for Baz Luhrmann's 'Great Gatsby' has arrived -- watch it here: http://t.co/xLlTUdrN 3:03 pm UTC, May 23 2012
'Dancing with the Stars' crowns its winner: http://t.co/KJ9omckn 3:00 pm UTC, May 23 2012
'Smash' scoop: Who is leaving the show? http://t.co/DNE7tgt6 2:53 pm UTC, May 23 2012
What is Eurovision? http://t.co/kIbUu9Ql 2:53 pm UTC, May 23 2012
Nigel Lythgoe previews 'Idol' finale, big 'SYTYCD' changes http://t.co/Yz1CLtGo 9:56 pm UTC, May 22 2012
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