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Well it’s now confirmed that the 84th Academy Awards officially has it’s host and it’s none other than Eddie Murphy who will be taking the stage on February 26th.
Brett Ratner and Don Mischer, who are both producing the awards show, have confirmed the news to Deadline saying they secured Murphy to take on the hosting duties.
Speaking about their host Ratner said “Eddie is a comedic genius, one of the greatest and most influential live performers ever, with his love of movies, history of crafting unforgettable characters and his iconic performances – especially on stage – I know he will bring excitement, spontaneity and tremendous heart to the show Don and I want to produce in February.”
“Eddie is a truly ground-breaking performer, whose amazingly diverse array of roles has won him a devoted audience of all ages. His quick wit and charisma will serve him very well as Oscar host” says Mischer.
Murphy himself says “I am enormously honored to join the great list of past Academy Award hosts from Hope and Carson to Crystal, Martin and Goldberg, among others, I’m looking forward to working with Brett and Don on creating a show that is enjoyable for both the fans at home and for the audience at the Kodak Theatre as we all come together to celebrate and recognize the great film contributions and collaborations from the past year.”
You might be wondering why they have announced the host of the ceremony so early, it’s normally announced around January, but the reason for this is apparently because Murphy’s agency are trying to reboo his career and one of those steps is staring in Ratner’s movie Tower Heist. I wonder if it’s a coincidence that he is now the host?
What do you think, is he a good choice?
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Forbes have come up with yet another annual list and this time it’s Hollywoods most overpaid actors, it seems being a comedian is hard work because 6 out of the 10 actors are comedy actors. To come up with this list they compared the actors paycheck to the overall box office revenue. There is only one woman on the list.
Will Ferrell
The former Saturday Night Live star built up to a big payday with a series of successful films, like Elf and Talladega Nights. But a big payday puts a star at risk when it comes to return on investment: His movies have to be home runs. So Land of the Lost, which cost an estimated $100 million to make and earned only $69 million, really hurt the star. For every $1 Ferrell was paid, his films earned an average $3.35.
Eddie Murphy
Murphy was once a sure bet in family-friendly comedies like Dr. Dolittle and Daddy Day Care. He’s still a sure bet in animated films like Shrek, but thanks to two big flops (Imagine That and Meet Dave) he’s become box office poison when it comes to live action films. For every $1 Murphy gets paid, his films earn an average $4.45.
Denzel Washington
Later this month the leading man will star in the film Unstoppable, a prototypical Washington flick. It is directed by Tony Scott, who has partnered with Washington five times before, and features the actor as an everyman hero–on a runaway train. Here’s hoping it helps his return-on-investment number. For every $1 Washington earned, his films returned an average $5.10.
Seth Rogen
The funny man got hit by a movie called (ironically) Funny People. The Judd Apatow-produced film cost $75 million to make and earned only $71 million at the box office. His upcoming superhero movie, The Green Hornet, doesn’t look like it will improve his standing much. It was moved from Christmas to an inauspicious January release date. For every $1 Rogen was paid, his movies earned $6.75.
Tom Cruise
Cruise was once the biggest movie star in the world. Now he seems in constant search of a comeback. Valkyrie didn’t do it, despite a respectable $200 million take at the global box office. Knight & Day with Cameron Diaz (which hit theaters after our deadline for consideration) also failed to make an impact. Now Cruise fans are focused on the upcoming fourth installment of his successful Mission: Impossible series. For every $1 Cruise was paid, his films earned an average $7.20.
Drew Barrymore
Barrymore has struggled at the box office lately. Films like Lucky You and Everybody’s Fine have underperformed. Her latest romantic comedy, Going the Distance, did a bit better, earning $42 million at the box office on a budget of $32 million. That movie came out after our deadline, but it’s unlikely to help her return on investment number much. For every $1 Barrymore was paid, her films earned an average $7.45.
Matt Damon
When he appears in the Bourne films Damon is a fantastic return on investment. Outside of those movies, not so much. Green Zone, Invictus and The Informant all underperformed. Unfortunately for Damon, it looks like he’s not going to appear in the next Bourne film. Until he has another big hit, for every $1 Damon gets paid, his films earn an average $8.30.
Vince Vaughn
The actor had a big hit with Four Christmases, but it was overshadowed by Fred Claus, which earned only $98 million at the global box office. Vaughn continues to stay in his comedic comfort zone with his upcoming Ron Howard film The Dilemma, which has come under fire for using a gay joke in the trailer. For every $1 Vaughn was paid, his films earned $8.35.
Adam Sandler
Sandler had a huge hit with the movie Grown Ups. It was his highest grossing movie ever at the global box office with $270 million in ticket sales. But that movie came out after our deadline. For the sake of this list, Sandler’s average was weighed down by the film Funny People, which grossed only $71 million. For every $1 Sandler was paid, his films earned an average $8.45.
Jim Carrey
Carrey’s last movie, Yes Man, was a bona fide hit. Unfortunately the two other films we counted for this list, The Number 23 and Fun With Dick & Jane, were not. Carrey is taking a huge chance with his next film, I Love You Phillip Morris, in which he plays a gay con artist who gets thrown in jail. For every $1 Carrey was paid, his films earned $8.60.
source: Hollywood’s Most Overpaid Actors 2010 [Forbes]
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Over the years there has been some absolutely ridiculous excuses from celebrities when they try to get out of trouble with the law, here is a list of the top 10 worst excuses:
10. Nicole Richie’s Menstrual Cramps
Back in 2006, Richie was arrested after being pulled over for driving on the wrong side of the road. She was issued a DUI charge and confessed to smoking weed and using Vicodin beforehand. When questioned about the Vicodin, Richie claimed she only took it because of her bout with bad menstrual cramps. Um, TMI.
9. Lindsay Lohan’s Stolen Passport
After missing her DUI process hearing because she was partying it up in Cannes, Lindsay claimed her dear passport got stolen while she was lounging on luxurious French yachts. The judge didn’t buy it and issued a bench warrant for her arrest and set bail at $100,000. She got a new passport and posted bail, but it made for a typical LiLo moment.
8. Britney’s Blames Bad Parenting on Louisiana
Normal people everywhere freaked when they saw the photo of Britney driving with her 4-month-old baby, Sean Preston, on her lap back in 2006. Charges weren’t pressed because the lack of evidence as to where it happened, but Brit blamed the paparrazzi and the fact that she’s Southern. She told Matt Lauer, “I did it with my dad. I’d sit on his lap and I drive. We’re country.” Like we couldn’t tell by your trashy trucker hats and run-down cowboy boots.
7. Whitney’s Too Rich for Crack
In 2002, Whitney Houston gave an infamous interview with Diane Sawyer about her album, “Just Whitney,” which turned into long-winded questioning about her alleged drug abuse. In response to the claims, she said, “First of all, let’s get one thing straight. Crack is cheap. I make too much money to ever smoke crack. Let’s get that straight. Okay? We don’t do crack. We don’t do that. Crack is wack.” Quite a cute poem if you ask me.
6. Jeffrey Donovan Blames the Benadryl
Burn Notice star Jeffrey Donovan was pulled over last summer in Miami on suspicion of drunk driving. The 41-year-old actor told police that he only had three drinks at the Fontainebleau Hotel. He then failed a sobriety test and claimed, “The only mistake I made tonight was drinking Benadryl with 3 glasses of wine.” Bloodshot eyes don’t lie, Jeff.
5. Paris Hilton’s Chewing Gum
Probably the most recent celebrity excuse given was that of Paris Hilton who claimed to have thought that the cocaine she was carrying was merely gum. Cops pulled over the car of her boyfriend Cy Waits after smelling marijuana. While getting questioned, she asked to put on some lip balm (paps were filming after all) and the baggy fell from her purse. Las Vegas prosecuters didn’t believe she was that naive (surprise!) and charged her with a felony drug possession. She later pleaded guilty to two misdemeanors and was sentenced to probation, community service, fines and a court-ordered drug abuse program.
4. Tom Sizemore’s Package Problems
Actor Tom Sizemore was caught using a prosthetic penis called “The Whizzinator” to pass a random drug test given by his court-ordered drug rehab councelor at the Tarzana Treatment Center in 2007. He actually seemed to get away with it until they asked for him to take another test because the urine didn’t seem warm enough. He then pulled the device from the trash can and confessed to using crystal meth. I couldn’t make this stuff up.
3. Eddie Murphy’s Philanthropic Prostitute Ways
Eddie Murphy claims he was just being a good Samaritan in 1997 when cops pulled him over and found a male transvestite prostitute in his car. Murphy claimed he was giving the poor 20-year-old a much-needed ride home, something small compared to the thousands of dollars he hands out to other hookers. “When I’m doing something charitable, I’m not doing it for publicity,” he said. “When I do something, it’s out of the goodness of my heart.” Um…or another part of his body.
2. Winona’s Klepto Research
Winona Ryder was arrested in December 2001 for shoplifting over $5,500 worth of designer clothes and accessories from a Saks Fifth Avenue store in Beverly Hills. She claimed it was a “misunderstanding” and that she was just researching for an upcoming role. Of course, nobody bought that story and she was convicted of felony grand theft and vandalism (later reduced to midemeanors). She was also sentenced to three years probation as well as fines and restitution, comunity service and a counceling program. All because she didn’t want to dip into her million-dollar savings account.
1. Larry Craig’s Wide Stance
The former republican politician was arrested outside a men’s restroom at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport in June 2007 on suspicion of lewd conduct. An undercover police officer said Craig was trying to solicit sexual activity by making signals under the stall. Craig claimed he just has a naturally “wide stance” and was trying to pick off paper from the floor. Um, what? Ew. That’s almost worse. He later pleaded guilty to a disorderly conduct charge and unsurprisngly resigned from his Senate post.
Pretty good list but I would have included Jeremy Piven and his mercury poisoning excuse to the list.
source: Top 10 Worst Celebrity Excuses Ever [Ology]
Popularity: unranked [?]
Homework Depicts Mom As A Stripper – Tabloid Prodigy
OMG, She’s Back: Omarosa – OMG! Blog
Geena Davis Is Looking Pretty Hefty – Pop Eater
Jennifer Aniston & Angelina Jolie Are Playing Mind Games! - Popbytes
Eddie Murphy Is Looking Extremely Camp – Holy Moly
Katy Perry Grosses Us Out, Again – Litely Salted
Tom Cruise Hasn’t Grown Taller, He’s Using Lifts – City Rag
Amy Winehouse Shows Off Her New Boobs – Celebrity Smack
Robert Downey Jr.’s Moose Knuckle – Celeb News Wire
Sienna Miller Gets Tangled Up With Dogs – Ninja Dude
Pamela Anderson’s Got A Little Present For You – ICYDK
Audrina Patridge Shows Off Her Moneymaker – Drunken Stepfather
Tara Reid Is Going To Show Everything! – Wonderwall
Hilary Duff & Jessica Szohr Lesbian Kiss On Gossip Girl – Yeeeah!
It’s A Sad Day For Celine Dion – Fatback Media
Fergie Says Josh Duhamel Has A Giant Package – The Superficial
Robert Pattinson Has An Ideal Girlfriend – Hollywood Dame
Green Up Your Turkey Day – College Candy
Lindsay Lohan Is The New Britney Spears – Allie Is Wired
Popularity: unranked [?]
Eddie Murphy Drunk & Ho’in’ – City Rag
Lindsay Lohan & Samantha Ronson Are Still Together – Bricks & Stones
Scarlett Johansson Looks High – Holy Moly
Kim Kardashian Is Trying To Make Her Butt Bigger – F-Listed
Paris Hilton Is Doing It Like A Rabbit – Celebrity Smack
Little Birdy’s Brother – Popbytes
Party It Up For The New Presidente – College Candy
Dumb & Dumbererer: When Jim Carrey Met 50 Cent – Celeb News Wire
Stan Lee To Create Gay Superhero For Showtime – Pink Is The New Blog
Leonardo DiCaprio Might Be Gay – Fatback Media
Lily Allen’s Latest Upskirt – Ninja Dude
Tom Cruise Always Wanted To Kill Hitler – Popeater
Gwen Stefani Shows Off Baby Zuma – Celeb Warship
Mini Me Nailed Three Bunnies In The Grotto – Celebslam
Julia Roberts Drops The “F” Bomb – DListed
Paul Walker Is Shirtless – Just Jared
Simi-Lebrities: Like A Virgin – Best Week Ever
Hayden Panettiere Sees Vampires Everywhere – The Bastardly
Lily Allen Shows Her Crack – Drunken Stepfather
Meet Mike Tyson, Your Newest Sundance Darling – Defamer
Pampita In Gente Magazine – Derek Hail
Jennifer Aniston’s Dog Rescued By The Paparazzi – Celebitchy
Paris Hilton Talks About Benji Madden – Hollyscoop
Brooke Hogan’s Legs Can Crush You – Hollywood Tuna
Pam Anderson On The Beach With A Mystery Guy – Gabby Babble
Deep Thoughts By Alyson Hannigan – Candy Kirby
Kate Winslet Works The Bottom Boob – Yeeeah!
Britney Spears To Re-Record ‘If You Seek Amy’ – Anything Hollywood
Marisa Miller Was Built For A Bikini – Egotastic
Shia LaBeouf’s Hand Still Needs A Cozy – Socialite’s Life
Celebrities Make The Presidential Pledge – Allie Is Wired
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Buy You A Drink? – City Rag
Who Is Olivia Palermo?!?? – Bricks & Stones
Tom Cruise Says He’s A Good Parent – Holy Moly
Solange Knowles Flaunts Her Rump Roast – F-Listed
That’s One Hot Lizard! – Celebrity Smack
Best ’08 Video: Pokerface By Lady Gaga – Popbytes
A Look Back At Fashion ’08 – College Candy
Lisa Rinna On The Beach In A Bikini – Celeb News Wire
Mariah Carey Drinks Booze On Vacation – Pink Is The New Blog
Paris Hilton Is A Rich Little Slut – Fatback Media
Cash Warren Is Tougher Than Steel – Ninja Dude
Nicole Richie Ready For Baby #2? – Popeater
Michael Lohan Calls A Truce – Celeb Warship
Beyonce Is On Vacation – Celebslam
Eddie Murphy Serenades His Hos – DListed
Preview Salma Hayek on 30 Rock – Just Jared
Top Quotes From The Premiere of Bromance – Best Week Ever
Lindsay Lohan & Chloe Sevigny Hooking Up? – The Bastardly
Sexually Charged Video Of The Day – Drunken Stepfather
Partying With Models Cured Jeremy Piven’s Mercury Poisoning – Defamer
Amy Winehouse Says No To Drugs – Derek Hail
John Mayer Is Avoiding Jessica Simpson – Celebitchy
Kevin Bacon Loses $50 Million In Ponzi Scheme – Hollyscoop
Kelly Brook In A Bikini – Hollywood Tuna
William Balfour Indicted For Hudson Murders – Gabby Babble
Owen Wilson Doesn’t Want To Be Compared To Ellen DeGeneres – Candy Kirby
Doug Wilson Got Busted for DUI – Yeeeah
Heidi Montag & Spencer Pratt To Host MTV Wedding Event – Anything Hollywood
Stephanie Seymour In A Blue Bikini – Egotastic
Shia LaBeouf Had A Breakdown – Socialite’s Life
Is Jennifer Garner Giving Birth? – Allie Is Wired
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Brad Pitt’s Tattoos Explained! – City Rag
Is Tiffani Thiessen Knocked Up? – Bricks & Stones
Lily Allen Thought Her Show Was Crap, Too – Holy Moly
Meet The Douchebag of The Day – F-Listed
Jodie Sweetin Can’t Be Trusted – Celebrity Smack
Brad & Angelina Have a Pricey Pre-nup? – Popbytes
Who Wasn’t Picked For The Person of The Year – College Candy
Kevin Federline Isn’t The Father of The Year? – Celeb News Wire
Nicole Kidman Blows – Pink Is The New Blog
Will Paula Abdul Be Leaving American Idol? – Fatback Media
Scarlett Johansson Got Jacked – Ninja Dude
Drew Carey Is The Best Host Ever – Popeater
Katy Perry Is Engaged to Some Ugly Dude – Celeb Warship
Katie Price is worthless – Celebslam
Kelly Rutherford Gives Her 2-year-old Breast Milk – Celebrity Baby Scoop
Eddie Murphy as The Riddler? – DListed
Christina Millian Replaced By Rihanna – Just Jared
What Your Celebrity Lunchbox Says About You – Best Week Ever
Evan Rachel Wood is Tainted Goods – The Bastardly
Aubrey O’Day Will Tongue Anything – Drunken Stepfather
James Franco Naked. Rawr! – Defamer
LeeLee Sobieski plays dress up – Derek Hail
Paris Hilton Has Accomplished Her Childhood Dream – Celebitchy
Tony Parker Isn’t Ready For Kids – Holly Scoop
Brad Pitt’s Okay With a Big Family – Gabby Babble
Is Nicole Kidman Sterile Now? – Yeeeah!
Justin Gaston Is Using Miley Cyrus – Anything Hollywood
Kate Walsh was cheating? – Socialite’s Life
Deep Thoughts By Mickey Rourke – Candy Kirby
Are Jennifer Lopez & Marc Anthony Splitting Up? – Allie Is Wired
Popularity: unranked [?]
What will it take for A-list actresses to earn as much as actors?
The ninth-highest grossing movie of the year so far — with $153 million in U.S. box office sales — is “Sex and the City,” a film that features four leading women and a cursory supporting role for Mr. Big. The 11th highest grossing film is “Mamma Mia,” another estrogen fest, which has earned $144 million.
So with female-centric movies performing so well at the box office (between them, the two films have earned $980 million worldwide), why are women still earning so much less than their male counterparts?
Only two women make the list of the top 10 earning actors in Hollywood between June 2007 and June 2008. Cameron Diaz comes in fifth with $50 million for her work in solid romantic comedies like “What Happens in Vegas” and “The Holiday.” She also earned big for her voice work in the “Shrek” films as the far-from-helpless Princess Fiona.
But she earned a full $30 million less than Hollywood’s highest earner, Will Smith, who cashes mega paychecks for films like the post-apocalyptic “I Am Legend.” In the same time period, Smith earned $80 million.
Hollywood’s top earners
Will Smith — $80 million:
Smith earns big bucks for his action hero roles in films like Hancock and I Am Legend. But he’s also looking out for an Oscar. He was nominated for his work in Ali and The Pursuit of Happyness.
Johnny Depp — $72 million:
Depp rakes it in with his bizarre turn as drunken Captain Jack Sparrow in Disney’s Pirates of the Caribbean movies. Rumors are now swirling that he’ll earn $56 million upfront for a fourth installment.
Eddie Murphy — $55 million:
The reclusive comedian may have bombed with his most recent film, Meet Dave, but his overall track record for family-friendly fare is good enough for studios to keep producing his movies.
Mike Myers — $55 million:
His Shrek movies appeal to both kids and grown-ups, but his live-action films are a tougher sell. His summer movie The Love Guru earned a paltry $41 million worldwide.
Cameron Diaz — $50 million:
The top-earning woman on our list, Diaz turns out solid performances in romantic comedies like this year’s What Happens in Vegas. But she still earned $30 million less than top-earning actor Will Smith last year.
Leonardo DiCaprio — $45 million:
DiCaprio is the rare actor who can bring in large audiences for adult fare like Blood Diamond and The Aviator. He’s been nominated for three Oscars but has yet to win.
Bruce Willis — $41 million:
His action star days are mostly behind him, but Willis still managed to fill seats with his fourth turn as John McClane in last year’s Live Free or Die Hard.
Ben Stiller — $40 million:
Stiller’s Night at the Museum was a monster hit earning $575 million at the worldwide box office. No surprise that a sequel is in the works for next year.
Nicolas Cage — $38 million:
Cage’s films can be hit or miss but he still earns big paychecks. They pay off when a movie like National Treasure: Book of Secrets earns $457 million worldwide.
Keira Knightley — $32 million:
The second woman on our list, Knightley earns out from her role in the Pirate movies as Elizabeth Swan. When not appearing in the blockbusters, she sticks to more serious films like last year’s Atonement.
Popularity: unranked [?]
Will Smith was the highest earning actor of 2007 according to Forbes.
Smith brought in $80 million last year. Cameron Diaz was the top earning actress with $50 million. I love reporting on celebrity paychecks, it’s absolutely ridiculous how much they earn.
The top 5 earning celebrity men in Hollywood are:
1. Will Smith – $80 million
2. Johnny Depp – $72 million
3. Eddie Murphy – $55 million
4. Mike Myers – $55 million
5. Leonardo DiCaprio – $45 million
The top 5 earning celebrity women in Hollywood are:
1. Cameron Diaz – $50 million
2. Keira Knightley – $32 million
3. Jennifer Aniston – $27 million
4. Reese Witherspoon – $25 million
5. Gwenyth Paltrow – $25 million
How is it possible that Eddie Murphy earned that much, when we have the likes of “Meet Dave” as our most recent example of his work. The same goes for “The Love Guru” and Mike Myers.
See the entire list at Forbes.
Popularity: unranked [?]
Eddie Murphy will be returning as Axel Foley, a mere sixteen years after we last saw him.
 On the heels of the successful revival of the “Indiana Jones” franchise, Paramount has set in motion a fourth installment of “Beverly Hills Cop.” Eddie Murphy is attached to reprise his role as Detroit detective Axel Foley, and Brett Ratner is negotiating to direct. Studio is aiming for a 2009 production start and a summer 2010 release.
Lorenzo di Bonaventura will produce. Jerry Bruckheimer, who produced the original “Beverly Hills Cop” trilogy with late partner Don Simpson, won’t be actively involved in the new film.
Murphy approached the studio about reviving the franchise that cemented his status as a B.O. mega-star. Par brass were eager to land another picture with Murphy after he finished the Karey Kirkpatrick-directed “NowhereLand,” which Paramount releases in June 2009.
It might be a bit contrived after all this time but I’m sure it’ll be a huge hit.
“Isaac,” subbing for Matt Yglesias, observes, “One advantage to starting a series when your star is 23-years-old … is that you can make a sequel a quarter of a century later and he will still be mobile.” True that.
Source: Eddie Murphy back in ‘Beverly Hills’ [Variety]
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Mel B proves Eddie Murphy is missing out on some sweet Spice Girl action with her new campaign for Ultimo lingerie.
Her photoshoot used the views from around LA as her backdrop which, in my opinion, looks like something from those cheap Victoria Secret knockoff catalogues. The employment of Mel has left Sarah Harding without a current job. As the former spokes model for the brand she was ready to start her third season modeling for the panty and bra line when they dropped her and opted to use the Spice Girl.
This woman has recently had a baby an there isn’t a stretch mark or any sign of being pregnant. I now am green with envy and plan on living on tofu for the rest of my life.
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Source: Sensational Spice [Daily Mail]
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Fatback Media linked with links for 2008-04-23
Rock is under fire once again for his alleged rape debacle. No charges were ever filled and a lawsuit filled by Monica Zsibrita was dropped. Chris, while still married, engaged in a one night stand with Zsibrita in 1998. Later the mistress for the night claimed that Rock forced himself on her. The issue then went to the police. After details that Monica had saved a tissue with Chris’ semen on it, he phoned Pellicano to discuss the next step in getting him off the hook.
 
Somehow, the detective managed to get his hands on the police report and the conversation that followed was recorded. Of course the 31 minute tape has made its way to the Huffington Post.
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Pellicano (reading from report): “He tried to pull out and ejaculated on her thighs. She immediately got up and went to the bathroom where she cleaned up with a Kleenex. She put the Kleenex in her pocket.”
14:55
CR: I’ve been so set up…
AP: Did you come on her thighs?…
CR: I had a rubber on. I probably took it off right when I was getting ready to come. I probably came on her ass.
22:00
AP: Did you stick it in her? Without a rubber?
CR: No
24:45
AP: Now we got to go get this thing legally, which means we gotta subpoena it.
25:50
CR: It never stops
AP: It’s gonna stop. I’m going to make it stop.
30:05
CR: Rape is just fucking, buzz, you know?… Once you’re accused of rape, you’re just FUCKED, you know?
AP: That’s why i want to blacken this girl up, totally. I want to make her out to be a lying, scumbag, manipulative cocksucker… Stupid bitch
CR: I’m fucked. I’m better getting caught with needles in my arm. WAY better. Needles, with pictures, there’s Chris Rock shooting heroin. Much better blow to the career.
It is like a crash course in crisis management. Remember to stick to your guns like Eddie Murphy. Always say you were just trying to be a good Samaritan by giving the tranny hooker a lift.
Source: Chris Rock and Anthony Pellicano’s Secret Phone Call [The Huffington Post]
Popularity: 3% [?]
HUH? … A Lisa Simpson Upskirt – Dlisted
Saturday Evening Post’s “Baby New Year” – City Rag
Hayden Panettiere Looks Tipsy – Ninja Dude
Celebrities We Hope Expired in 2007 – Fatback and Collards
Rihanna Does Fashion Against AIDS – Celebrity Smack
Late Night Talk Shows Back on Air Tonight – Seriously? OMG! WTF?
Guess Who Got Sun Burned? – The Bastardly
Lily Allen Likes to Take It Up the Bum – Flisted
Lauren Conrad Gets a New Dude for New Years – Popsugar
Nicole Richie to Pop Any Day Now – I’m Not Obsessed
Celebrities Before They Had Stylists – Popbytes
Nicole Kidman‘s Face is About to Melt – Celeb News Wire
Dax Shepherd Lands Another Hottie – Celeb Warship
Miranda Kerr Bikini Pictures – Jordan is Your Homeboy
Sean Penn and Robin Wright Penn Fight Caught on Video – Defamer
You Tube Members Are Stupid? – Gawker
Jennifer Aniston‘s Fugly New Man – Splash News Online
Christina Milian Bikini Pictures of the Day – Drunken Stepfather
Top 35 Britney Spears Moments of 2007 – Bumpshack
Jake And Reese Go Hiking With Her Kids – Huffington Post
Eddie Murphy And Tracey Edmonds Tied The Knot – Pop On The Pop
Larry Birkhead Goes After Paris Hilton – Flynet Online
Kim Kardashian’s 7 Karat Diamond Engagement Ring – Allie is Wired
Popularity: 4% [?]
Elizabeth Banks, the “40 Year Old Virgin” hottie, is interviewed and photographed at GQ.
 Just when you thought you’d sooner sport a Santa cap at the office holiday party than show up to see Vince Vaughn in Fred Claus—this year’s front-runner for the annual Tim-Allen-Christmas-Schlock Award—you turn the page and there’s Elizabeth Banks. The one who plays, as she puts it, “the ‘Mistress of the Elves’…though perhaps that’s a little more sexual than I should imply.†And while this fact alone could fill you with enough childlike wonderment to last the New Year, know this: In real life, Banks is at least as much of a go-getter as her role as Santa’s overachieving helper implies. As you talk with her, she tells you some things—that she graduated from Penn, that you should have gone with Maroney over Tomlinson on your fantasy squad, that she’s just wrapped a movie in which she stars opposite one of her comedy idols, Eddie Murphy (it’s called Starship Dave, out next year)—that make you think, I could learn a thing or two. Here’s what we picked up.
The rest of the pics below the fold. Slightly NSFW.
Popularity: 20% [?]
Melanie “Scary Spice” Brown has stated to Hello! magazine, that her new husband, Stephen Belafonte, isn’t an “aggressive, violent, woman batterer” and that “papers” don’t directly implicate Belafonte.
She said,
 “They’re trying to make him out to be this aggressive, violent, woman batterer and he’s not.
If you read those police reports, they never say he physically beat up a woman. He hasn’t been the best of people. I know everything that he’s done. He went through group therapy and counseling, but he’s fully aware of what he’s done.”
Yet TMZ reports, um… yes, the ‘papers’ clearly state “violence used against spouse”.
The worst thing you can do with an abuser, is defend their actions.
What Other’s Said:
- Dlisted says, Spoken like a true delusional wife! People see him as a woman beater, because he’s been charged with it! It’s the facts!
- Blowing Smoke says, Okay, even IF Scary Spice, aka Melanie Brown, got knocked up on purpose to nab herself a rich dude – and I don’t think she did, because she seems gullible enough to have really fallen for him – there is something deeply dishonorable and unmanly about letting another man look after your child.
- A Socialite’s Life says, Well, uh why was he charged and given a sentence for it? What did he do, then? Yell loud? Or is he one of those freaks that makes the woman split everything 50/50, right on down to the tampons?
sources:
Mel B: ‘My new husband’s not a wife-beater’ [daily mail]
Mel B’s Man — Scarier Than She Thinks? [tmz]
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