While you were working...
January 3rd, 2012
06:32 PM ET

While you were working...

Today's news you might've missed:

  • Talk about keeping it in the family: Former "Doctor Who" actor David Tennant reportedly wed Georgia Moffett - who not only portrayed his daughter on the time travel sci-fi series but is also the daughter of former "Doctor Who" star Peter Davison - in London on Friday. [Daily Mail]
  • We haven't seen pictures of Lauryn Hill from when she was a kid, but we're betting high that they're nearly identical to these modeling shots of her young daughter, Selah. [Vibe]
  • So, how do we feel about Kim Kardashian's "2012 is going to be so different for me because look, I have a new haircut" bangs? [People]
  • An N.W.A. biopic starring the kids of Dr. Dre, Eazy-E and Ice Cube is being "talked" about, the good Doctor tells TMZ. [TMZ]
  • Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes are apparently now in the "meeting the parents phase" of dating, as the twosome were hanging out with Ryan's mom in NY over the New Year's holiday. [Celebuzz]
  • Rumors are flying that Russell Brand could make $20 million from his divorce, since his estranged pop star wife Katy Perry is said to be worth at least $44 mil, and the couple reportedly didn't sign a pre-nup. [ABC News]

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Michelle Obama shows off dance moves on 'iCarly'
January 3rd, 2012
05:50 PM ET

Michelle Obama shows off dance moves on 'iCarly'

We know by now that first lady Michelle Obama isn't afraid to get on the dance floor, and this time, FLOTUS has taken her grooves to Nickelodeon's "iCarly."

Obama will appear in the January 16 episode as part of her Joining Forces initiative that supports military families, Entertainment Weekly reports.

In the (adorable) clip, Miranda Cosgrove's Carly and her pals are given a verbal pat on the back by the first lady, who tells them she's proud of the way they set up a webcast to celebrate the birthday of Carly's dad, an Air Force colonel, when he couldn't make it home.

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Melanie Amaro signs with Epic Records
January 3rd, 2012
04:40 PM ET

Melanie Amaro signs with Epic Records

"X Factor" winner Melanie Amaro has inked a deal with Epic Records, making "X Factor" mentor/judge L.A. Reid her boss.

Reid, the Chairman/CEO of the label, says in a statement that he "joined 'The X Factor' to be able to discover undeniable talent such as Melanie."

He adds that he believes we've "only scratched the surface on uncovering her talent and her inevitable journey to super-stardom.”

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Elton John wants Justin Timberlake to play him in biopic
January 3rd, 2012
04:14 PM ET

Elton John wants Justin Timberlake to play him in biopic

There's a biopic about Elton John in the works, and the musician already knows who he wants to land the lead role: Justin Timberlake.

Elton told the Los Angeles Times that he has a "wish list" of potential stars who could play him, but that the "Cry Me A River" crooner is a favorite.

"No. 1 on my wish list is Justin Timberlake, because he played me before in a David LaChapelle video of 'Rocket Man' and was superb," the Brit legend tells the L.A. Times.

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Filed under: Celebrities • Elton John
'Paranormal Activity 4' to arrive this year
January 3rd, 2012
03:38 PM ET

'Paranormal Activity 4' to arrive this year

Studio Paramount has announced that they're sticking with an old familiar for 2012: "Paranormal Activity."

According to the Hollywood Reporter, a fourth installment of the franchise - which has bowed in theaters every fall since 2009 - is slated for this year, although the studio has yet to schedule a release date.

When "Paranormal Activity 3" debuted in October 2011, it set a record for being the highest grossing open ever for that month. The movie, which took fans back to the early days of the creepy tale, earned $54 million its opening weekend after being produced for just $5 million. (Do we really need to wonder why we're getting a fourth movie?)

Variety reports that Paramount earned $5.17 billion worldwide at the box office in 2011, with $1.96 billion coming from the States.


Filed under: movies
Engaged Steven Tyler talks monogamy
January 3rd, 2012
12:47 PM ET

Engaged Steven Tyler talks monogamy

As he gets ready for his third marriage, Steven Tyler says he's ready to change his ways.

While chatting with Oprah Winfrey on her OWN show, "Oprah's Next Chapter," 63-year-old Tyler admitted that he's made some mistakes, but that it is possible to be a rock star and be monogamous.

"Yes, it is [possible for me]," he told Winfrey. "I don't want to hurt anybody again. For all the divorces I've had, I hurt those girls deeply. It was some behavior that I'm ashamed of and I shouldn't've done."

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Filed under: Celebrities • television
Snoop Dogg pays a visit to 'The Price is Right'
January 3rd, 2012
12:12 PM ET

Snoop Dogg pays a visit to 'The Price is Right'

"The Price Is Right" launched Celebrity Week on Monday with none other than Snoop Dogg (who also happens to be a longtime fan of the show).

Every day this week, different celebs will appear on "Price is Right" to play along with the contestants to rack up a donation for a charity of the star's choosing. (Tuesday's guest was Jenny McCarthy.)

On Monday, Snoop was playing for his youth football league, which mentors inner-city kids between the ages of 5 and 13 while giving them the opportunity to play the sport, and he ended up bringing in $72,585. As you can see in the clip below, this is clearly a man who knows how to play the game:

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Filed under: Celebrities • Snoop Dogg • television
'Pretty Little Liars' go rogue in midseason premiere
January 3rd, 2012
11:55 AM ET

'Pretty Little Liars' go rogue in midseason premiere

After a scandalous Halloween special, “Pretty Little Liars” brought us back to the present when season 2 returned on Monday night.

And while I’m happy to have my favorite “little liars” back on the tube, Sasha Pieterse’s absence was palpable.

Playing the late Alison DiLaurentis in flashbacks, the 15-year-old’s screen time never totaled more than a few minutes per episode. But now that we’ve witnessed her acting chops in the Halloween special, the show feels blasé without her.

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Demi Moore to play Gloria Steinem in 'Lovelace'
January 3rd, 2012
11:12 AM ET

Demi Moore to play Gloria Steinem in 'Lovelace'

We see why Demi Moore says changing her @mrskutcher Twitter handle isn't a priority right now - the 49-year-old actress is focusing on work.

On top of readying a talk show, Moore has also signed on to play Gloria Steinem in a biopic about adult film star Linda Lovelace, Entertainment Weekly reports.

Not to be confused with that other Linda Lovelace biopic "Inferno" - that one stars Malin Akerman - Moore's been cast in the "Lovelace" one. The project also has Adam Brody joining the cast as adult actor Harry Reems, Lovelace's co-star in the infamous 1972 porn flick "Deep Throat."

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Filed under: Casting Chronicles • movies
'The Bachelor' begins his quest
January 3rd, 2012
11:08 AM ET

'The Bachelor' begins his quest

Last night's season premiere of "The Bachelor" began by going back to the last season of "The Bachelorette," when Ashley Hebert rejected Ben Flajnik's proposal.

Given the track record of winning couples on these shows, perhaps Ben's defeat was for the best.

And despite the setback, Ben has bounced back. He's driving cars, wearing sleeveless shirts and riding heavy machinery. He's a real man's man, and he knows what he's looking for in a woman. He's ready to be "The Bachelor," but is America ready to go through this again?

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