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Rob Kardashian: Putting Life in Danger By Ignoring Diabetes Diagnosis, Source Says

Last week, Rob Kardashian was hospitalized after complaining about various ailments that caused concern amongst his family and friends.  Upon being admitted, Rob was diagnosed with diabetes, and sources close to the situation say that he could’ve lapsed into a coma if he hadn’t received the proper treatment.  His loved ones hoped the health scare would serve as a wake-up call for Rob , but now the 28-year-old is reportedly ignoring his doctor’s warnings and carrying on with his reckless lifestyle. “[Rob] continues to drink Red Bulls which are loaded with sugar,” a source close to the situation tells Radar Online . “He’s eating junk food too. The insider says Rob is in denial about the severity of his problems, which is particularly frustrating for his inner circle, as he could potentially reverse the damage he’s done to his body with a few simple lifestyle changes. “The diabetes diagnosis should have been a wake-up call for Rob, but he is in absolute denial about it,” the source says. “He refuses to monitor his blood sugar daily as doctors have told him to do. Even more frustrating is that Rob’s diabetes would likely go away if he began working out and eating healthy! “There is nothing the family can do to help Rob because he is shutting everyone out. With all of the resources available to him, including nutritionists, chefs, and trainers, this is completely manageable but Rob isn’t willing to make any effort.” The insider adds that while Rob could recover if he were to take immediate action, his situation is currently dire – and it looks as though it will only get worse. “His pancreas is basically not functioning,” the source says. “He also has kidney problems. He’s very, very sick.” 

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Tyga: 14-Year-Old Girl Says Rapper Stalked, Harassed Her Via Social Media

Last month, OK ! magazine reported that Kylie Jenner's boyfriend,  Tyga, is “in love with” a 14-year-old girl , whom he had been repeatedly text messaging behind Kylie's back. The story was ignored by most mainstream publications, due to both its seemingly preposterous nature, and OK!'s less than stellar reputation with regard to factual accuracy. Now, however, a lawsuit against the tabloid's publishers may expose Tyga as a sexual predator with a penchant for much younger girls. Moments ago, 14-year-old Molly O'Malia came forward as the teen at the center of the OK! story. She's being represented by famed attorney Gloria Allred in a lawsuit against the mag, claiming that editors failed to sufficiently pixelate her photo, and that she was harassed by Kylie fans who easily determined her identity. But while O'Malia's legal beef is with OK!, it may be Tyga who has the most to lose in this case, as the young model made some truly shocking allegations against the 26-year-old rapper at a press conference held moments ago in New York. “The truth is that Tyga contacted me first,” Molly told the assembled crowd of reporters. “He direct messaged me on Instagram. I knew he was, but I was surprised that he was contacting me. “I began to feel uncomfortable when he asked me to FaceTime with him. He asked me to FaceTime three times, but I didn't do it. “Because of my discomfort, I stopped responding…I'm speaking out today because I don't want what happened to me to happen to any other young girl.” Tyga, of course, previously came under scrutiny when he began dating Kylie when she was just 17 years old . Watch the clip below for more from O'Malia's stunning press conference. 

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Johnny Depp, Nicki Minaj & More: Star Sightings 1.04.2016

Michael Fassbender, Rooney Mara and Matt Damon gathered in the desert for the Palm Springs International Film Festival, just a few days after Nicki Minaj and Scott Disick rang in the new year in Las Vegas. Elsewhere, Olivier Martinez and Jennifer Garner took their own children to enjoy the balmy Southern California weather. See what your favorite stars were up to in today's Star Sightings. 1. Nicki Minaj Performs at Drai’s Las Vegas Nicki Minaj Rings in 2016 with a performance at Drai’s Nightclub Las Vegas on December 31st, 2015. 2. Kate Winslet: 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala Kate Winslet (in Roland Mouret) at the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 2, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. 3. Amber Heard and Johnny Depp: 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala Amber Heard (in Dolce & Gabbana) and Johnny Depp at the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 2, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. 4. Michael Fassbender: 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala Michael Fassbender at the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 2, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. 5. Jennifer Garner Carries Her Son To Their Car Jennifer Garner takes her son, Samuel to their car after playing in Brentwood, CA on January 3rd, 2015. 6. Matt Damon: 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala Matt Damon at the 27th Annual Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala at Palm Springs Convention Center on January 2, 2016 in Palm Springs, California. View Slideshow

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Woody Allen’s ‘Blue Jasmine’ Heads To Theaters: Biz Break

Sony Pictures Classics took North American rights to the latest film by Woody Allen , starring Alec Baldwin , Cate Blanchett , Bobby Cannavale and more. Also in Tuesday’s news round-up, Australia’s Academy picks its nominees just two days before the Oscar noms; the Domestic Box Office hits a record; Mark Romanek is exiting Cinderella ; and R.I.P. director David R. Ellis. Woody Allen’s Blue Jasmine Headed to Theaters Allen’s latest starring Alec Baldwin, Cate Blanchett, Bobby Cannavale, Louis C.K., Andrew Dice Clay, Sally Hawkins, Peter Sarsgaard and Michael Stuhlbarg, which centers on the final stages of an acute crisis and a life of a fashionable New York housewife will head to theaters via Sony Pictures Classics. Silver Linings Playbook , Lincoln and Zero Dark Thirty Tom Australian Academy Nominations The nominees for Australia’s International Award for Best Film include: Argo , Les Misérables , Life of Pi, Lincoln , Silver Linings Playbook and Zero Dark Thirty . More nominations from the organization available on Deadline . Domestic Box Office Sets 2012 Record The U.S. box office hit a record $10.8 billion with a 6 percent rise in admissions, the largest in more than a decade. The foreign box office is also ahead of the $22.4 billion set in 2011, Variety reports . Mark Romanek Exiting Disney’s Cinderella The studio and Romanek are parting ways on the updated fairy tale that has Cate Blanchett attached to star. The two apparently did not see eye to eye on how to re-tell the story, with Romanek preferring a darker version of the story, Deadline reports . Director David R. Ellis Dead at 60 The veteran stuntman and director of Snakes on a Plane and Final Destination 2 died Monday morning in Johannesburg, South Africa prepping to direct is anime adaptation, Kite . The project wold have re-teamed Ellis with his Snakes on a Plane star Samuel L. Jackson, Variety reports .

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Peter Jackson Denies Hobbit Animal Cruelty – Again; Palm Springs To Honor Robert Zemeckis: Biz Break

Peter Jackson ‘s denial came ahead of the Hobbit premiere in New Zealand Wednesday. Also tracking in film news, Cate Blachett is eyeing a Wicked Stepmother role; MGM is considering a remake of a 1975 horror pic; And the Friar’s Club is set to roast Jack Black . Peter Jackson Again Denies The Hobbit Animal Cruelty Jackson said, “Absolutely none – no mistreatment, no abuse,” at a news conference in Wellington hours before Wednesday’s premiere. He also described PETA as “pretty pathetic” for seeking publicity ahead of the premiere of The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey , Deadline reports . Palm Springs Film Festival to Honor Robert Zemeckis Zemeckis will be feted at the festival for his latest pic, Flight , starring Denzel Washington. The festival, which take place January 3 – 14, will present the award to Zemeckis at a gala January 5th, Variety reports . Cate Blanchett Eyes Disney’s Cinderella Blanchett could play Cinderella’s evil stepmother in the Mark Romanek-directed film and would be the first actor to join the project, written by The Devil Wears Prada writer Aline Brosh McKenna, Deadline reports . MGM Eyes Sundown Remake The possible re-do is a remake of the 1976 horror movie The Town that Dreaded Sundown . The original was based on five unsolved murders attributed to a Phantom Killer during a three month period in 1946 in the border area between Texas and Arkansas, Variety reports . Friar’s Club to Roast Jack Black in 2013 Black will sit in the hot seat at the group’s next annual roast. The comedian follows previous roastees including Betty White and Quentin Tarantino. “We only roast the ones we love, and with Jack, we love his comedy, we love his music and we love his enormous talent,” said Friars Club “Abbot” Jerry Lewis. “It’s going to be a great day for all of us.” The event will take place April 5 in New York. THR reports .

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Julia Gillard: The Movie? 5 Oscar-Caliber Actresses Who Could Play Australia’s Sexism-Fighting Iron Lady

It’s not hard to imagine the big-screen version of scenes like this week’s epic takedown on the Australian Parliament floor, in which Prime Minister Julia Gillard eviscerated her opposition party rival Tony Abbott with a 15-minute speech on sexism and misogyny. (Watch it below and revel in the glorious wrath of Gillard’s pointed and passionate tirade.) Somewhere out there a hundred screenwriters are furiously turning Gillard’s sermon into Oscar gold, so why don’t we go ahead and predict the five Academy Award-caliber actresses at the top of the casting list when Hollywood comes calling with the inevitable Iron Lady -esque Gillard biopic? Tilda Swinton The British Oscar-winner certainly has Gillard’s steeliness down, but she tends to go for more morally complex and ambiguous characters with hidden frailties bubbling beneath the surface. Perfect for politics! Plus, she can make even the most mundane things — say, parachute pants or a pair of socks or whatever — into High Art . (See pic at left.) Tilda’s would be the most fascinating Gillard, that’s for sure, but there’s also… Cate Blanchett She’s done Mamet, played Queen Elizabeth and earned the adulation of LOTR fans for all of time — Cate Blanchett is a sharp-tongued woman of the people, an ethereally regal figure with a presence that can command a room. Or a Parliament floor. Bonus: She’s Australian and a convincingly bad-ass Oscar-winner — and she’s already tangled publicly with Australian opposition leader/watch-checker Abbott before. Toni Collette The Aussie actress (who earned a Best Supporting nod for The Sixth Sense ) has more of a seriocomic bent than her drama-pedigreed peers, but who wouldn’t love to see the erstwhile Muriel Heslop come full circle as the most powerful lady in Australian politics? Rachel Griffiths Speaking of Muriel’s Wedding : Collette’s co-star Rachel Griffiths bears a resemblance to the honourable PM, no? (If you squint. Kinda.) Her work on TV’s Brothers and Sisters and Six Feet Under brought her attention stateside, but a role like Gillard would be a career-maker for the Oscar nominee who earned a nod for 1998’s Hilary and Jackie . Jodie Foster It’s easy to see a bit of Jodie Foster in Gillard. Foster, who’s become choosy with her acting gigs of late (she next appears in 2013’s Elysium ), would slay in the now-famous Australian Parliament court room scene; she might even direct the thing herself. Can’t you just picture her pointing a finger at the smirking Abbott (played by Hugo Weaving, my only choice) delivering lines like ” He’s capable of double standards — but not capable of change! ”? What say you, Movieliners? Dream cast away. [via Jezebel ]

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Natalie Portman Signs Up for Terrence Malick Two-Fer

After spending the last year with her Oscar and her new baby, Natalie Portman is set to return to acting with a busy year with not one, but two Terrence Malick films. The Black Swan star will join Christian Bale and Cate Blanchett to film Knight of Cups this summer, with all three reuniting in the fall to film Malick’s Lawless with Ryan Gosling , Rooney Mara , and Haley Bennett. Plot details for both films have been kept under wraps, so tee off with your thoughts on the Portman addition and the unusual double film casting move below. [ Deadline ]

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New Trailer for Teen Assassin Flick Hanna: There Will Be Jokes

While the idea of Eric Bana raising Saoirse Ronan in the woods to be a ruthless killer a little funny in its way, the first trailer for Joe Wright’s Hanna played it’s little-girl assassin story pretty straight. Now, thanks to those laughter-loving Brits, we have a new trailer that still looks like fun, and shows off the lighter side of being a lethal, adolescent rogue.

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‘Julie Christie Is Lantern-Jawed’ and 12 Other Scathing Reviews of Screen Legends By a UK Film Critic

How could you possibly criticize Julie Christie, the Doctor Zhivago beauty, Oscar winner and screen legend whose career has spanned five illustrious decades? Let British film critic David Thomson show you: “She is, sadly, obvious in her efforts, lacking in either gaiety or insight and, most serious of all, gawky, self-conscious and lantern-jawed.” Tell us how you really feel! Oh, wait; you did.

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Guess Which Young Actor Offers the Most Bang For Studios’ Bucks?

It’s that time of year again — temperatures climb, work ethics plunge, and Forbes comes up with a totally random means of taxonomizing your favorite Hollywood celebrities. Would that there were anything else on Earth to write about, I wouldn’t even notice. But credit where credit is due! The annual list of stars who earn the most “bang for Hollywood’s buck” has a new king and queen (not to mention some hinky methodology). Celebrate them after the jump.

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