While you were working...
October 17th, 2011
05:45 PM ET

While you were working...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • J.R. Martinez is using his celebrity for a good cause. The "Dancing With the Stars" contestant appears in a PSA with 15-year-old burn survivor Jenna Bullen of Oklahoma, which intends to raise awareness about the issue and benefit the Phoenix Society of Burn Survivors. The two will appear on Dr. Drew's "Lifechangers" tomorrow at 3 p.m. on The CW. [YouTube]
  • Another day, another Beyonce video (we can't be the only ones starting to feel that way!). This time around, the pregnant singer dropped the clip for single "Love on Top" - except, there's no baby bump in this one. Before everyone starts screaming "fake baby!," there's a visibly pregnant Beyonce at the link. [People]

  • Tyrese isn't the only one hoping for another "Transformers," it seems. Hasbro is reportedly in talks with Steven Spielberg and Michael Bay to bring a fourth film closer to reality. [THR]
  • Good news for "Sons of Anarchy": FX has picked up the series for a fifth season. [Vulture]
  • They may wish, but not everyone can portray one of The Beach Boys: That job has gone to Aaron Eckhart, who will star as legendary Beach Boys member Dennis Wilson in a movie following the last six years of his life called "The Drummer." [Deadline]

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October 17th, 2011
05:41 PM ET

Sean Penn trash talks the Tea Party

Sean Penn is not a fan of the Tea Party movement.

The actor/activist shared his opinions of the political group on CNN’s “Piers Morgan Tonight” - and he didn’t hold back.

During his interview on Friday, Penn implied that Tea Partiers are motivated by racism, and want President Barack Obama out of office because he’s black. "You have what I call the ‘Get the N-word out of the White House party,’ the Tea Party,” said the actor.

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Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore split
October 17th, 2011
05:26 PM ET

Sonic Youth's Kim Gordon, Thurston Moore split

Alt rock fans (and romantics) everywhere are mourning the breakup of Kim Gordon and Thurston Moore.

E! News reports that the Sonic Youth rockers have gone their separate ways after 27 years of marriage.

Though Kim, 58, and Thurston, 53, are breaking up, Sonic Youth remains intact (for now), and they plan to continue their upcoming tour as planned.

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Shannen Doherty, Nikki Reed have Malibu weddings
October 17th, 2011
04:40 PM ET

Shannen Doherty, Nikki Reed have Malibu weddings

"90210" alum Shannen Doherty married photographer Kurt Iswarienko on Saturday, her rep confirms to CNN.

The wedding took place at sunset at a private estate in Malibu, California.

According to Us Weekly, the actress wore three different Monique Lhuillier gowns for her wedding, which was filmed for her upcoming We TV show, "The Shannen Doherty Project."

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Rick Ross spotted at Memphis wing restaurant
October 17th, 2011
03:19 PM ET

Rick Ross spotted at Memphis wing restaurant

After back-to-back health scares while on the road this weekend, Rick Ross was photographed safe and sound at a chicken wing restaurant in Memphis, reports TMZ.

Thanks to a tweet from DJ Khaled yesterday, we know that Ross was "good" (and sipping on a beverage), as Khaled's Twitpic reveals.

Ross, born William Leonard Roberts II, was aboard a Delta flight to Memphis Friday when he suffered an unidentifiable medical emergency and was taken to a Florida hospital.

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Filed under: Celebrities • Music
New Lily gets handsy with Sofia Vergara
October 17th, 2011
03:12 PM ET

New Lily gets handsy with Sofia Vergara

The actress who took on the role of Lily on "Modern Family" is making adults jealous.

During an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' show Friday, Jesse Tyler Ferguson - who plays one of Lily's dads on the ABC comedy - told the host that 4-year-old Aubrey Anderson Emmons had a hard time keeping her hands off Vergara's assets.

(DeGeneres and Ferguson also noted how much older Lily looks now: Last season she was a baby, this season she's basically in kindergarten. When DeGeneres remarked how fast Lily'd grown in the time off, Ferguson responded, "This one plays between the age of four and 17.")

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Filed under: Modern Family • television
7 things I learned from Oprah and her experts
October 17th, 2011
02:38 PM ET

7 things I learned from Oprah and her experts

At O Magazine’s annual O You! event, Oprah and her all-stars taught 5,000 people how to live their best lives.

From tips on organizing your cluttered home, to advice on taking charge of your personal finances – here are the CliffsNotes from Saturday's conference:

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Kelly Osbourne on Aguilera: 'I was never that fat'
October 17th, 2011
01:33 PM ET

Kelly Osbourne on Aguilera: 'I was never that fat'

Kelly Osbourne is still going after Christina Aguilera. Us Weekly reports that Osbourne slammed the pop star’s size on Friday’s episode of “Fashion Police.”

The cast was criticizing Xtina's Michael Jackson tribute concert ensemble when Kelly brought up the singer's weight. "She called me fat for years," Kelly said. "I was never that fat."

Co-star George Kotsiopoulos gave 30-year-old Christina the benefit of the doubt, blaming her bodysuit and commenting that she was "still probably a size 2/4." Kelly disagreed. "Trust me," she said. "I'm a 2/4. That is not a 2/4."

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Drake takes over on 'SNL'
October 17th, 2011
12:37 PM ET

Drake takes over on 'SNL'

Anna Faris may have hosted "Saturday Night Live" this weekend, but what most of us remember is Drake.

Everyone's favorite Canadian rapper was on tap to perform, but he also jumped in a few sketches as well.

The result was an appearance that gave the episode a few humorous highlights, one being his "Bag Jackin'" rap as a teen werewolf on "Weekend Update." We can't recall a performance that so intensely referenced Reese's Pieces, Milky Ways and Hershey Bars.

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Filed under: Celebrities • Late Night comedy • television
'How To Make it In America': Money, power...private school?
October 17th, 2011
11:38 AM ET

'How To Make it In America': Money, power...private school?

Things are about to get all sorts of fun, crazy and weird for our cast, as last night’s whopping 29-minute episode set the stage for tons of forthcoming drama.

Our boy Cam still has his sights set on getting a new place, and hopes that Domingo will let him in on his marijuana dealing so he can make a few extra bucks. I guess you do what you’ve got to, but something tells me Cam might get caught up. Ultimately, we know he’s doing all of this to prove himself to Lulu.

Cam’s other half, Ben, and his girlfriend Julie are having issues. There’s some other guy, and if Ben can’t prove he loves Julie she’s swapping him out for the man that does. If you’re in the boat of folks wondering why this storyline is seemingly headed for a fast ending, I have two words for you: Gina Gershon.

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