Eminem will self-empower you with his ‘Phenomenal’ new track slated for “Southpaw,” where Jake Gyllenhaal takes on a role originally offered to the rapper, playing a widowed man who hopes to regain custody of his daughter through his rising, boxing-star status. Listen below.
Bruce Jenner is Now Caitlyn; SEE PIC
Bruce Jenner is now Caitlyn, and she’s graced the cover of Vanity Fair, courtesy of Annie Leibovitz’s stunning photography. One notable part of the interview is that Caitlyn finally admits her failings as a father, given her complete absence from the lives of four children, saying “I have high hopes that Caitlyn is a better person than Bruce. I’m very much looking forward to that.” As for the photo itself, I must admit complete shock. She looks good, but if this is difficult for me to accept, I can only imagine the reaction of her children. Hat’s off to Caitlyn though for pushing the trans community forward, and for her brave debut. There are far too many suicides in the LGBT community, and hopefully this will provide the necessary ease and awareness as we move to a more accepting world.
Tracy Morgan’s First Interview Since Accident
Tracy Morgan made his first public appearance since his tragic car accident, and the result was very emotional. Morgan made it clear he has not fully recovered, and the large source of emotional pain is attributed to the loss of his close friend James McNair, who died in the accident. He also took the time to thank the staff that nursed him to health, and to explain that Walmart made him and McNair’s family financially whole. Watch now.
Chris Pratt Debuts His British Accent
Tabloid Gossip Roundup: Get Linked In
Bristol Palin broke her silence on her called-off engagement. Wonderwall
Keira Knightly had a baby. Billboard
Aloha is accused of being racist. Moviefone
Kristin Cavallari is having a third child. US Magazine
Bruce Jenner will pose as a woman for Vanity Fair. USA Today
Robert Herjavec and Kym Johnson are dating. OK Magazine
Zac Efron and his girlfriend are going strong. Pop Sugar
Another couple from The Bachelor bites the dust. Wet Paint
Eric Balfour is married. Just Jared
‘Teen Mom OG”s Maci Bookout gave birth. TV Guide
American Idol producers HATED Nicki Minaj “with a passion.” Rumor Fix
Ian Somerhalder and Nikki Reed have some crazy fans. Hollywood Life
Colbie Callait is engaged. People
Iggy Azalea canceled her tour. Entertainment Weekly
Kelly Rutherford has a small victory in her child custody case. TMZ
Julianna Margulies v. Archie Panjabi: Feud Reaches New Levels
Fans of ‘The Good Wife’ have long suspected a feud between Julianna Margulies (Alicia Florrick) and Archie Panjabi (Kalinda Sharma), and CBS has done a stunning job of controlling any and all press-leaks about what might have caused their chasm. The two characters have not shared a scene together since mid-fourth season, and any contact has occurred over the telephone, which has conveniently kept them apart. When Panjabi announced her exit after season six, fans were elated at the idea of their reunion. Since CBS promised they’d finally share one last scene, viewers naturally assumed they would actually . . . share one last scene. In fact, when creator Robert King was directly asked, he artfully dodged the inquiry, saying, ““I think they’ll be happy with the last episode — the last episode goes there.”
When the much-talked about scene finally aired, social media got to work. Fans noticed the odd lighting and lack of eye contact, and rumors began to circulate that the scene was filmed separately using green screen. When asked, Panjabi gave a cryptic response effectively confirming the suspicion. In response to their lack of screen time, Panjabi has consistently implored the audience to ask the producers, given that she has no creative control (that’s a subtle dig, given that Margulies is a producer).
While there’s no confirmed evidence of any hostility, the answer is obvious. If only I could walk into a desk job and throw down demands as to who I do and do not want to work with, and then ask my entire team to accommodate those demands no matter what the cost or inconvenience. Their vitriol is shocking, and juvenile, and they should be forced to be adults.
The Story of Josh Duggar And His Family’s Cover-Up
I believe in forgiveness, redemption, contrition, and rehabilitation. I believe that both rehabilitation, retribution, and protection are the purpose of prison, and without all three, society will remain stagnant. When the news of Josh Duggar’s vile molestation of young women (including his sisters) made it’s way to the media, I was floored. You’d guess that a family with such stringent, judgmental views on what should and should not define child-raising would think twice before boasting about their chosen path, when their path produced such a deplorable act. They have long espoused that gay people should not raise children, that transgendered individuals should not share bathrooms with young kids, and so on.
The sad story was revealed by In Touch Weekly, who obtained the police reports via the Freedom of Information Act on a hunch I can only assume began when various social media comment sections exposed this hidden truth. Someone knew this secret, and through relentless comment campaigning, a tabloid took the reigns.
The official police investigation of Duggar only began when Oprah’s team got wind of the allegation shortly before a planned interview, and subsequently cancelled the sit-down along with tipping off authorities. The most damning part of the story is that upon first learning of his son’s acts, it’s alleged that the family’s patriarch did nothing. When the acts continued for another year, he then sent his son to seek help at a “treatment center,” which it’s later revealed consisted more of physical labor than psychological help. Following his “treatment,” Jim Bob turned his son into then-Arkansas State Trooper Jim Hutchens who personally knew the Duggars and decided to also do nothing other than give “a stern talk.” By the time the rumor mill got wind and Oprah’s team turned them in, the Statute of Limitations had lapse and Jim Bob refused to cooperate with police. In short, it appears they protected their son at the expense of their daughters.
Since this very sad set of events has been revealed, some are coming to Josh’s defense, and the family has conveniently reminded the public that God is forgiving, and they are closer to God more now than ever. I will now take a moment to reiterate the start of this post. While faith in God is a sweet sound bite and forgiveness is a virtue, there is zero evidence to suggest that Josh received the necessary help or that his family did anything to protect their own children. I am willing to believe that there is rehabilitation for pedophiles and child molesters (albeit rare), provided the proper steps are taken. Those steps were not taken here. I don’t know this family, and statistics suggest that child molesters were often molested in their own childhood and that trauma manifests into inflicting trauma on others. It’s possible that Josh’s story is far more complex than we know, but what I know for sure is this. A family with demons should be the last to demonize others, and depraved individuals deserve help. This family should not be celebrated, TLC should cancel the show, and they should take more responsibility for mishandling this.
Blogging Break: See You Soon
Howard Stern Tries to Smooch David Letterman: Ready, Set, KISS!
Howard Stern’s history with David Letterman goes back decades, with Letterman supporting Stern during the rise of his career, and Stern’s consistent appearances during his height. Stern fans know his loyalty, and it’s no surprise that the notorious curmudgeons rejoined for Letterman’s last days on air. Watch below as the King of all Media tries to make the most of the moment with a goodbye kiss.
Melissa Rivers on #ASKHERMORE — Keep it in Perspective
Melissa Rivers visited Huffington Post to promote her new Book of Joan, and she confirmed my long held belief that actresses take themselves too seriously. While I certainly support equal pay for women, the dramatic cries about gender double standards during Hollywood interviews is a little extreme. Men receive the same invasive questions about their personal life (see Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Justin Bieber, Robert Pattinson, and many more), and they certainly are not asked about hot-button political issues while walking the red carpet. As for the infamous “mani-cam,” I’d say that’s more of a gooey gimmick than sexist shtick. Watch Melissa Rivers explain that if celebrities don’t want to get asked who they are wearing, then perhaps they should pay for their dress and forgo the free loan.