Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson and Jessica Chastain among the front-runners to play Hillary Clinton in Rodham

Scarlett Johansson and Reese Witherspoon are among actresses being considered to portray the former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Rodham - about the younger years of the former First Lady and senator - is due out some time around the 2016 presidential election, in which Clinton might be a candidate. It will focus on 1974, when she was a Washington lawyer. According the The Sunday Times, the frontrunners include 26-year-old Clinton are Amanda Seyfried, who starred in Les Misérables, Zero Dark Thirty's Jessica Chastain, Reese Witherspoon, and Scarlett Johansson, most recently seen playing Janet Leigh in Hitchcock. Rodham director James Ponsoldt said: “They’re all wonderful actresses. We’re very fortunate that a lot of really great...

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Keith Urban to Release New Album 'Fuse' on September 10

New Zealand-born Australian country music singer Keith Urban has just announced the September 10 release date of his forthcoming eighth studio album "Fuse", channeling the attention he's been getting lately to good use, focusing it more on his music and less on his stint as a judge on "American Idol". The 45-year-old musician only has a few months to go to make it in time for his new album's due date and he's wasting no time to get it out in the press and to his eagerly-awaiting fans. For his much-anticipated follow-up album to "Get Closer" released back in 2010, Urban enlists anew his longtime producer Dann Huff and kick starts new partnerships with Eric Church and Little Big Town record producer Jay Joyce. He also signs up Taylor Swift collaborator...

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Hulk Hogan apologizes for gory photos

Hulk Hogan is apologizing for grossing out Twitter followers with a series of graphic photos he shared this past weekend. Hogan, 59, made a trip to the emergency room Sunday in Tampa, after he severely burned his hand in an accident. "Just had a radiator explode on my hand, OUCH," he tweeted on Sunday afternoon with a picture of his swollen and blistered hand. In a particularly gruesome, raw shot, he wrote: "Would you like it rare?" And finally, "I apologize for posting my burned hand photos,with all the feedback I now realize I really should take a moment before I make a decision  News source: www.usatoday.c...

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Stars of Tyler Perry's New OWN Sitcoms Detail 'Love Thy Neighbor' and 'Haves and Have Nots

The wait is just about over for the debut of the two scripted television shows Tyler Perry developed exclusively for the OWN network. Executive produced, directed and written by Perry, "The Haves and the Have Nots" and "Love Thy Neighbor" will debut tonight with the expectations of boosting the network's underwhelming ratings, while bringing two scripted shows to the OWN network with its audience as the target. Both shows are the result of a partnership between the two entertainment moguls, Oprah and Perry, who announced their merger last October. "We had Tyler Perry and Oprah Winfrey for bosses," said Palmer Williams, Jr. who plays Uncle Floyd on "Love Thy Neighbor." "This is bringing back a scripted show with all this reality madness...

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Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Chastain, Reese Witherspoon up for Hillary Clinton lead

Former first lady Hillary Clinton is to have her early years turned into a biopic… and actresses are lining up to take on the role. Among those apparently eager to star as Mrs Clinton are Reese Witherspoon, Scarlett Johansson, Amanda Seyfried and Jessica Chastain. Director James Ponsoldt told The Sunday Times: “They’re all wonderful actresses. We’re very fortunate that a lot of really great actors are interested in playing these roles. We’re in an enviable position.” Apparently entitled Rodham, the film is due to be released in 2016 – around the time of the presidential election which, according to reports, Clinton may be a candidate in. Ponsoldt added: “Regardless of people’s political affiliation or how they feel about Hillary Clinton,...

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Chris Brown Investigated For Hit & Run Accident

Chris Brown reportedly avoided sharing his driver's license and proper insurance card information after his Range Rover was involved in a fender-bender. If convicted, he could face jail-time. Just days after Soulja Boy's Bentley was impounded for what is believed to be his second Southern California hit-and-run accident in 12 months, another music star is in trouble for a similar offense. According to TMZ.com, singer Chris Brown is currently under investigation for an accident last week. The Sony Records multi-platinum singer reportedly refuses to provide his license after his Range Rover SUV collided with a Mercedes Benz. Additionally, TMZ has reports that Brown provided false insurance information. The exchange was captured on video,...

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Best Wedding Ever? Aaron Paul and Lauren Parsekian Hire John Mayer, David Blaine

Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has married his long-time girlfriend Lauren Parsekian at a ceremony at Cottage Pavilion at Calamigos Ranch in Malibu on Sunday (May 26, 2013), according to Us Weekly. The couple were photographed embracing under a pretty swish looking ivy-draped archway, over at People.com. Parsekian, the co-CEO of Finding Kind Productions, wore a strapless corseted Armsale gown with pearls, while husband Aaron wore a Burberry tuxedo and custom bow tie. The wedding was a 1920s carnival inspired affair, with a Ferris wheel, swing ride and photo booth, while blues musician John Mayer played live. Renowned magician David Blaine performed tricks for guests under a traditional red-and-white striped tent. "Well that was the most...

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Justin Bieber accused of reckless driving, reports say

Justin Bieber is once again being accused of dangerously speeding through his gated community in Los Angeles. According to E! News, authorities stopped by the young singer’s home last night in response to “numerous” calls complaining about the Biebs’ alleged reckless driving. Additionally, LA County Sheriff spokesman Steve Whitmore told TMZ callers reported Bieber driving his Ferrari at a "startling high rate of speed” around an area where at least one child was playing. Cops responded and went to the crooner's home but he reportedly refused to speak with them.  News source:www.foxnews.c...

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Angelina Jolie's Aunt Dies After Battle With Breast Cancer

Two weeks after Angelina Jolie revealed that she underwent a double mastectomy to reduce her risk of breast cancer her aunt has died from the disease after two battles with it. Debbie Martin, the sister of Jolie's late mother Marcheline Bertrand, died on Sunday at Palomar Hospital in Escondido, Calif., just days after being hospitalized, according to her husband Ronald Martin. She was 61. Last week it was revealed that she developed the disease for the second time after undergoing a lumpectomy in 2004 when she was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. The cancer returned last year. Jolie was unable to be with her aunt at the time of her death, but her uncle said she's been in touch often, according to E! News. "Angelina has been...

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Selena Gomez Dines Out With Jaden Smith

Selena Gomez looked to be camera shy while leaving dinner at Hakkasan in London together with Jaden Smith, who wasn’t camera shy at all. 20-year old Selena Gomez wore a sheer black dress under a black sweater coat and tried to hide herself from paparazzi behind 14-year old Jaden Smith. Earlier in the week, Selena Gomez looked to be under the weather but we are glad to see her healthy while out with Jaden. Jaden Smith happens to be best friends with Justin Bieber, who also happens to be on-and-off again boyfriend of Selena Gomez. We all know how Selena’s best friend Taylor Swift feels about the situation between Justin and Selena. Maybe the dinner between Selena and Jaden involved a lot of discussion about the Billboard Milestone Award...

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Ben Affleck gets honorary doctorate from Brown University

Academy Award-winning actor and director Ben Affleck has received one of six honorary doctorate degrees from Brown University. Affleck was among artists, writers, scientists and educators to receive the degrees from the Ivy League school at commencement exercises Sunday. He received a doctor of fine arts degree. The Massachusetts native directed, produced and starred in "Argo," which won this year's Oscar for Best Picture. Others getting honorary doctorates were author and MIT Professor Junot Diaz; retired Stanford University bacteriologist Stanley Falkow; Tougaloo College President Beverly Wade Hogan; medical doctor and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation President Risa Lavizzo-Mourey; and Miami Dade College President Eduardo Padron. The...

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Chris Brown Parties in Vegas With Karrueche Tran By His Side

There's nothing quite like Memorial Day weekend in Las Vegas... Chris Brown spent Sunday surrounded by bikini-clad women at the Palms Pool & Bungalows at the Palms Casino Resort. The "Fine China" singer soaked up the sun by the pool with an entourage of friends and possibly on-again girlfriend Karruche Tran and later performed on stage in front of a massive crowd. Brown kept cool in the desert heat in khaki shorts, a white shirt and a black baseball cap. NEWS: Chris Brown spends birthday with Karruche Tran A source told E! News that Tran helped rub suntan lotion on Brown's chest and danced along while he gave his impromptu performance. Sounds like these two are getting super close again! Brown and Tran also hung out with Wiz Khalifa...

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Stone Temple Pilots sue ex-frontman Scott Weiland

Stone Temple Pilots are said to be in a legal dispute with ex-frontman Scott Weiland over misuse of the band's name. The singer, who was fired from the group earlier this year following a 27-year career, is being sued by the band for using their name in order to advance his own solo work, reports The Associated Press. Tension rose between the band members when Weiland was warned against playing a solo tour, during which he would perform the band's early album 'Core', but continued to play the gigs. The frontman was then officially fired in February and released a statement declaring, "I learned of my supposed 'termination' from Stone Temple Pilots this morning by reading about it in the press. Not sure how I can be 'terminated' from a...

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Arrested Development'- It's Back and as Great as Ever

Arrested Development" is back after a hiatus that lasted too long for anyone who loves great television. And with the premiere of its fourth season Sunday on Netflix, it proves that there is still hope for sitcom genius from the TV industry, especially if it's created by Mitchell Hurwitz, narrated by Ron Howard and features one of the greatest ensemble casts of all time. With expectations as high as they are among "AD" fans, do the new episodes live up to those of the first three seasons which ended in 2006? Yes, and then some: The new season is not only as smart and absurdly funny as ever, but also reflects the rapid changes in how we watch television. Netflix and other new content providers get that people want to watch an episode of...

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Does Brad Pitt suffer from face blindness

(CNN) -- It seems that anytime Brad Pitt speaks, the world stops to listen, and his latest interview with Esquire has been no exception. The 49-year-old star, who'll next appear in June's "World War Z," covers the magazine's June/July issue. As you've probably noticed, bits and pieces of the profile have been floating around the Web all week. Some of it isn't all that new: We've heard him talk previously about how he was stagnant 10 to 15 years ago but made a conscious decision "not to squander my opportunities," as he reiterated to Esquire in the interview. He also reminds us of how super-content he is in his new life, raising six kids with fianceé Angelina Jolie. But there were a few revelations including a potentially startling medical...

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The Hangover Part III' a forgettable finale, critics

True to its title, "The Hangover Part III" has left many film critics wishing they'd abstained from the R-rated comedy's destructive misadventures. Those keeping score will recall that the first "Hangover" was an unexpected hit in 2009, while the Bangkok-set second installment was derided as a tired retread. "Part III" tweaks the premise of its predecessors: This time, the trio played by Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis don't black out during a drug-fueled pre-wedding mishap, but rather are forced by a gangster to commit their infamous hijinks. According to reviewers, however, it just makes for another headache. The Times' Betsy Sharkey scolds that whoever is responsible for the film "should be made to pay. Or forced to suffer...

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Watch the New The World’s End Trailer Here

We don’t know about you, but here at The Guardian Express we got pretty excited when we heard about the existence of a new trailer for the last of the Simon Pegg, Nick Frost and Edgar Wright “Shaun of the Dead” Trilogy. You can watch the new The World’s End trailer below and hopefully feel the same rush of adrenalin and increased heart rate that we did. While Pegg is joined by his fellow Shaun of the Dead and the Hot Fuzz film’s creator pal who between them both have made movies that have taken the public by storm. He and his fellow player Nick Frost aren’t playing the same characters; Simon was Shaun in the first film of Shaun of the Dead and he played Nicolas Angel in Hot Fuzz. Frost played the eternal loser Ed in Shaun and the police...

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Amazon’s Launching A Program To Sell Fanfic. Yeah, You Read That Right.

Not just any old fanfic. Your Star Trek/Supernatural crossover high school AU won’t earn you any dough quite yet. But with a new program called Kindle Worlds writers in certain fandoms, with more to come, will be able to publish their fic on Amazon. And earn royalties. Completely legally. There is no gif that can express what my brain is doing right now. In text form, it’s ” Kindle Worlds, when it launches next month, will be teen-heavy, as Amazon has so far only secured the licenses to the Gossip Girl, Pretty Little Liars, and Vampire Diaries book series. For fics over 10,000 words the author will receive the standard royalty rate of 35%, with the rights holder getting a cut as well. But don’t rush to submit your E-rated Vampire Diaries...

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Jennifer Aniston spoofs ‘Friends’ reunion on ‘Ellen’: Courtney Cox, Matthew Perry back together

Jennifer Aniston shows Ellen and her audience what happened when she stopped by Matthew Perry's house for some advice on co-hosting. Portia de Rossi, Courteney Cox and Perry look on. Sure, it wasn't the "Friends" reunion many have hoped for, but on Wednesday fans of the show got to see Rachel, Monica and Chandler back together - with a little help from Ellen. To kick off her co-hosting gig alongside Ellen DeGeneres on her show, Jennifer Aniston visited her former "Friends" co-star Matthew Perry at his home for some advice, only to find out things have changed since the days of the hit show. Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/jennifer-aniston-spoofs-friends-reunion-ellen-article-  News source:www.nydailynews.com...

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New 'Man of Steel' Trailer: Watch Now

The newest trailer for Zack Snyder's Superman reboot, "Man of Steel," which just premiered online, leaves behind the austere and hopeful mood of the previous previews and focuses on the incredibly high stakes of the superhero adventure. A good portion of the trailer focuses squarely on Michael Shannon's villainous General Zod, who has a message and a warning for the people of Earth and Superman. "My name is General Zod. I have journeyed across an ocean of stars to reach you. Your world has sheltered one of my citizens. He will look like you, but he is not one of you," he says. "To those of you who know of his location, the fate of your planet rests in your hands. To Kal-El, I say this: Surrender within 24 hours or watch this world suffer...

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Zach Galifianakis reacts to Oklahoma tragedy

LOS ANGELES — The red carpet was spotless. Bradley Cooper wore burnt orange Gucci. Hundreds of carats hung from Heather Graham's neck. Fans hollered their approval. But news of the devastating tornado that hit the Oklahoma City area cast a shadow over the premiere of The Hangover Part 3 on Monday night, as reports poured in of heartache and loss. Zach Galifianakis said the tragedy and those affected were on his mind as he walked the red carpet with his co-stars. "You just have them in your thoughts. Just like with any disasters, you feel silly doing a red carpet thing," he said. In fact, "all of this is very bizarre to me and silly," he continued. "The worship of celebrity culture is bad for our culture, to be honest. And I think this...

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Jennifer Lawrence Naked Body Paint Costume

Jennifer Lawrence is all over the internet with the news of her reprising her role as Mystique in the new X-Men movie. But does anyone remember that whoever plays Mystique is actually naked with body paint comprising their costume? That’s right. At the Oscars this year Seth MacFarlane sang his boob song and one of the lyrics went, Jennifer Lawrence we haven’t seen your boobs. But he obviously didn’t catch Jennifer’s first portrayal as the blue coloured villain who has a “thing” for Wolverine. If he did, he would have realised that you can see a lot of Ms Lawrence’s “bare” body parts; not just her boobs! Way back in the first live action X-Men to hit our big screens in 2000, Rebecca Romijn played the “I’m blue” super mutant villain, right-hand...

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Tracy Morgan’s Fiancée Shows Off Bump At Billboard Music Awards

Tracy Morgan was all smiles posing with his pregnant fiancée Megan Wollover, 26, on the blue carpet at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday (May 19). At one point the 44-year-old comedian – who hosted the show – bent down to kiss her bump. The SNL and 30 Rock alum has three grown sons. One of them is a producer who goes by Young Morgan. Tracy told Billboard at rehearsals, “He wants to do something for Taylor (Swift) if she has the time. I think he’s not scared, he’ll approach her.” He also shared that his father was a musician. “That’s where I got my musical background from. He taught his kids how to sing. He told us about music and what it does to you… music is a powerful thing.”  News source:www.celebritybabyscoop.c...

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Denmark wins Eurovision on ABBA's turf with folksy ballad

 Denmark's Emmelie de Forest won Eurovision on Saturday before an international TV audience of around 125 million, clinching the coveted crown of euro-pop with a folksy ballad backed by a wall of fire, flutes and drums. The barefoot 20-year-old blonde stole the show as predicted by bookmakers with "Only Teardrops" in a final that saw 26 countries battle it out in the southern Swedish city of Malmo for the top prize in glitzy European pop music. "I could feel the fans and all the energy in the arena," de Forest said after the event, adding that she was particularly proud to win in Sweden as her late father was Swedish and a Eurovision fan. "It's a once in a lifetime experience. I'm just the happiest girl in the world," she said. Denmark,...

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Mariah Carey or Jennifer Lopez: Whose American Idol Finale Performance Was Better

There were plenty of divas on the stage at the American Idol finale Thursday night. But two of them had the distinction of being – at one time or another – judges on the show. (They're also both moms to twins!) Mariah Carey and Jennifer Lopez took the stage during the two-hour musical extravaganza, which crowned Candice Glover the winner of season 12. Mariah, dressed in a glittering, feathered gown and gobs of jewels, performed a medley of her hits, including "Vision of Love," "Make It Happen," "My All," "Hero" and "We Belong Together," as well as her new song, "#Beautiful." It was a fluttering – and, yes, pre-recorded – performance of vocal acrobatics from the singer and current judge. Later, Lopez, who sat on the panel on seasons 10...

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North Korea fires short range missiles for two days in a row

Reuters North Korea fired a short-range missile from its east coast on Sunday, a day after launching three of these missiles, a South Korean news agency said, ignoring calls for restraint from Western powers. Launches by the North of short-range missiles are not uncommon but, after recent warnings from the communist state of impending nuclear war, such actions have raised concerns about the region's security. "North Korea fired a short-range missile as it did yesterday into its east sea in the afternoon, " South Korea's news agency Yonhap reported, citing a military official. A South Korean defense ministry official confirmed the Yonhap report, but did not provide any details. U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon said he was concerned...

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Kanye West names new album 'Yeezus

Hip-hop website Rap-Up has reported that the rapper's follow-up to 2010's 'My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy' will be called 'Yeezus', and will be released on June 18. The title has yet to be confirmed by the rapper, but West hinted at the release date last month when he posted a mysterious tweet which read: "June Eighteen". The new record will be his sixth solo studio album. Meanwhile, Kanye West performed two tracks from his upcoming new album on Saturday Night Live last night (May 18). The rapper played 'New Slaves' and the previously unheard 'Black Skinhead'. You can watch Yeezy perform both tracks below. On Friday night (May 17), West premiered 'New Slaves' by projecting the video on buildings across the world. The promo was screened...

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Marvel's Phase 3: Hulk, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, 'Iron Man 4' More On Tap

Recaps Celebs Photos Videos Box Office Showtimes 20 Hottest Celebrity Bikini Bodies What 46 tv child stars look like now 10 Surprising 'star trek' guest stars Movie News May 17 2013 Marvel's Phase 3: Hulk, Ant-Man, Doctor Strange, 'Iron Man 4' & More On Tap By: Christian Blauvelt 5:02pm EDT The Avengers, The Hulk Marvel Iron Man 3 kicked off Marvel Studios' Phase 2 with a billion-dollar bang. Literally, it just surpassed $1 billion in worldwide grosses. That means anticipation couldn't be higher for the rest of the comic book house's Phase 2 films: November's Thor: The Dark World, 2013's Captain America: The Winter Soldier, and finally The Avengers 2 in 2015. But what can we expect after that? What's on tap for...

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American Idol' Runner-Up Kree Harrison Tells Fans To 'Stay Tuned'

Kree Harrison isn't letting her "American Idol"loss to Candice Glover get her down. In fact, she's got some big plans for the future — plans that might even involve departing judge and "Idol" vet Randy Jackson. "It was sad. We'll see each other. I know we will," the 22-year-old Texas native told MTV News after Thursday night's "Idol" season finale. "I love him and apparently we have a mutual friend, which I didn't even know until the other day. And, so I would love to work with him in the future. I adore him." She added that her song, "All Cried Out," which she performed during the season, is a pretty good indicator of what's next for her. She explained, "I would want that to be my single, either way. I hope [to debut new music on the...

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Christina Aguilera Returning To 'The Voice,' Cee Lo Green Near Deal

It looks like Shakira's stint in the spinning chair will be a short one. According to Deadline Hollywood, original judge Christina Aguilera is close to wrapping a deal that would have her return to "The Voice" for season five. Aguilera, who took a hiatus
 for the current season in order to promote her Lotus album, was replaced by Shakira on the show, which has just gone into its live rounds. Fellow judge Cee Lo Green also skipped the current season in order to work on his Loberace Las Vegas show and other projects,
 is also in talks to make his return to the show; he was replaced by Usher. The Hollywood Reporter claimed that Aguilera's salary for season five could be in the vicinity of $12 million, though other reports peg her salary...

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Talk back: Did you see 'How I Met Your Mother

Note: This post discusses last night's season finale of How I Met Your Mother. If you haven't seen it, you may wanna skip it to avoid any spoilers! I don't usually do a "Talk Back" for How I Met Your Mother, but last night the show delivered something we never thought we'd see: The Mother. Yes, in the final scene of an otherwise average episode, things started to come together. After Ted revealed he was planning a move to Chicago, viewers saw that yellow umbrella and bass we've heard so much about. Then, for the first time, the camera panned to her face. For years fans (and the cast and crew) have been debating whether HIMYM should reveal its most important character. What do you think about the decision to show her before the final...

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Selena Gomez And Justin Bieber Broken Up

Selena Gomez just wants someone to grab some ice cream with someone. That's what the "Come & Get It" singer shared on the radio when asked about her current relationship status. When she stopped by Kiss 108 FM in Boston to promote her current single, as well as her upcoming summer Stars Dance World Tour, the singer was asked about her life these days. And, she confirmed that she's not with Justin Bieber in a series of "yes" and "no" answers. When asked how she's doing these days, she said, "I've got nothing to complain about."  News source: www.mtv.c...

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Cannes film festival opens with fittingly lavish 'Great Gatsby'

(Reuters) - The 2013 Cannes film festival opens on Wednesday with Baz Luhrmann's 3D version of "The Great Gatsby", a lavish throwback to the "Roaring Twenties" that befits the glamour and excess of the world's biggest cinema showcase. The Australian director's adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's novel starring Leonardo DiCaprio surprised some Hollywood insiders, because Cannes traditionally launches on the palm-lined French Riviera with a splashy world premiere. But "The Great Gatsby" has already opened in the United States to mixed reviews and solid box office, potentially dampening buzz surrounding the start of 12 days of screenings, champagne-fuelled parties and dealmaking. Stars expected to face a phalanx of flash bulbs along the...

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Star Trek’s History of Progressive Values — And Why It Faltered on LGBT Crew Members

In 2009, director J.J. Abrams transformed Star Trek into a true mainstream hit with his blockbuster movie reboot, earning $385 in worldwide box office and shattered the opening weekend IMAX record; with Star Trek Into Darkness about to hit theaters this Friday, he seems poised to do it again. But long before the 47-year-old franchise was breaking box office records, it was breaking ground as one of the most forward-thinking franchises in television and film history. Thanks largely to the (at the time) radical philosophy of creator Gene Roddenberry, the show attracted audiences with its adventure stories, but it kept them with its utopian optimism: the idea that the raging intolerance of the day would someday become a thing of the past,...

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