( via People ) John Legend made Chrissy Teigen’s Christmas a little more extra-ordinary. The R&B crooner proposed to his model girlfriend over the holidays while vacationing in Maldives. The couple has been together since 2007. Teigen, who is of Norweigan and Thai descent, has modeled for Sports Illustrated, Victoria’s Secret and is currently featured in the Ciroc Ultimate Premium featurette with Diddy, and fellow model Jessica White. Legend will be performing at The Pearl this New Year’s Eve. Congrats to the happy couple! RELATED POSTS: John Legend Gets Soulful On “CHASING YOUR LOVE” [NEW MUSIC] Common Featuring John Legend “THE BELIEVER” [NEW MUSIC]
And finally, of all the celebs who got into the holiday spirit, Justin Bieber wins the award for Most Santarrific: on Christmas day, he generously hooked up his childhood BFF Ryan Butler with a hot Ford Mustang convertible. … See the article here: Justin Bieber, Hilary Duff: How Did The Stars Celebrate Christmas?
Marlene Dietrich is one of the most talented, intelligent, and iconic actors of all time, and not just because everyone from Madeline Kahn to Madonna and Suzanne Vega has invoked her image with staggering results. The ferocious screen icon and cabaret star is the very definition of a vision , a cutting and defiant actress with gusto and guts galore. On the occasion of her 110th birthday, let’s commemorate her finest work. Though she garnered an Oscar nod for her turn in 1930′s Morocco , there can be no mistaking Dietrich’s amazing, beguiling work in 1957′s Witness for the Prosecution . As the mysterious wife of an accused murderer (Tyrone Power, in his last role), Dietrich tears up the screen with dramatic testimonies, cryptic declarations, and the icy conviction of a Teutonic high priestess. Here’s the climactic scene, wherein she reveals her entire plans to the dumbfounded Wilfred Robards (Charles Laughton). What’s your favorite Marlene moment? Follow Louis Virtel on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
Who’s excited for 2012? I said, Who’s excited for 2012? Oh. Well, it’s coming whether you want it or not, and Mayan doomsday predictions and a U.S. presidential election aside, there is stuff to look forward to. Get your calendars ready and read on for 20 dates worth saving at the movies alone. Jan. 6 : The Devil Inside becomes the millionth exorcist movie to open in theaters, thus netting a $3 million cash prize and earning the producers and 20 of their closest friends a free party and Dave and Buster’s. Jan. 15 : In a craven, ruinous grab for ratings, the Hollywood Foreign Press Association invites a suicide bomber to host the Golden Globe Awards. Jan. 20 : Coriolanus makes its official post-Oscar-qualifying debut in theaters. Take Stephanie and Louis and my words for it: You really should see it. Feb. 10 : Watch a Michael Caine paycheck role come alive as you’ve never seen it before — in the eye-popping 3-D family adventure Journey 2: The Mysterious Island . Feb. 26 : “Ziss ees for you, Uggie”: Jean Dujardin dedicates his Best Actor prize at the 84th Academy Awards to his criminally underrecognized canine co-star . March 2 : Holy shit, they really made Hansel and Gretel: Witch Hunters ? With Jeremy Renner, Gemma Arterton and Famke Janssen? Wow. OK. Anyway, this opens today. March 9 : Disney commences counting how much money it lost on the ultra expensive, roundly buzzless John Carter . March 23 : Fangirl civil war erupts as The Hunger Games makes its first incursion against the creaky, sparkly Twilight empire. The rest of us, faced only with the sad counterprogramming spectacle of A Thousand Words , flee to art-house refugee camps nationwide. April 27 : The crackerjack comic duo of Jason Segel and Emily Blunt Alison Brie and Jacki Weaver co-star in The Five-Year Engagement June 22 — Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter winds up a distressing month of predatorily-titled blockbusters including Snow White and the Huntsman , Jack the Giant Killer and Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted . Which is fine, because you’re going to be watching the awesome-looking , June 8-opening Prometheus for the fifth time this weekend, anyway. July 20 — The Dark Knight Rises opens! To quote Bane, the film’s excited villain: “ Fghrlkdjhafskdfbldkbsj .” July 27 : Tyler Perry’s The Marriage Counselor reaches theaters, finally exposing audiences everywhere to the subtle dramatic charms of Kim Kardashian. I smell a Verge ! Or maybe it’s just Valtrex. Aug. 17 : Boldly leaping to the front of the Oscar-season line, the Los Angeles Film Critics Association moves up its awards-voting date to Aug. 20 after seeing The Expendables 2 . Sept. 28 : The year of Taylor Kitsch — previously comprising John Carter and Battleship — concludes with the only one of his films any grown-ass adult wants to actually see: The Oliver Stone pot-cartel thriller Savages , co-starring Beinicio Del Toro, Salma Hayek, Uma Thurman, John Travolta, Blake Lively and Emile Hirsch. Oct. 12 : From Kevin James and his Zookeeper director Frank Coraci comes the teacher-turned-MMA moonlighter comedy Here Comes the Boom . I only bring it up because Jesus will weep so copiously that you might start filling and stacking sandbags now . Oct. 19 : Ryan Gosling. Emma Stone. Josh Brolin. Sean Penn. Gangster Squad . That is all. Nov. 16 : The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 concludes the billion-dollar franchise, instantly prompting millions of prodigious sobbing binges. But enough about Taylor Lautner’s management team. Nov. 21 : The visionary filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron returns with Gravity , which draws a robust opening-weekend crowd with its promise of showing Sandra Bullock shot into space. Dec. 19 : Kathryn Bigelow’s as-yet-unnamed Osama bin Laden movie — working title: Banned in Pakistan — reaches theaters. Dec. 25 : A very DiCaprio Christmas gets underway with Django Unchained and The Great Gatsby . Enjoy 2012, everyone! Follow S.T. VanAirsdale on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
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Move over, Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves. You aren’t the only couple to have gotten engaged on Christmas Day . Singer John Legend proposed to his model girlfriend, Chrissy Teigen, on Sunday, his rep confirms to People . The event took place while the pair vacationed in the Maldives and here’s the best part: she said yes! It’s okay. They’re engaged. Legend – who celebrates a birthday tomorrow – and Teigen started dating in 2007. She has appeared multiple times in Sports Illustrated and he will perform in Las Vegas on New Year’s Eve. We wish our very best to the couple! [Photo: WENN.com]
Political blog Pardon the Pundit has come up with a hilarious guide to making a campaign ad using Rick Perry’s recent “Strong” video as its principal case study. If you recall, Perry started running this 30 second piece of art to prove that he’s the real conservative of the Republican party. And Obama hates Christmas. It’s a pretty great political satire of political commercial. Check out the breakdown and the original ad spot run by the Texas Governor in Iowa below … Rick Perry Ad Parody Rick Perry ‘Strong’ Ad
The most-well known atheist in Hollywood is at it again. Following Tim Tebow’s worst performance of the season – four interceptions thrown in a 40-14 drubbing at the hands of the lowly Bills – Bill Maher Tweeted about the faithful quarterback: Wow, Jesus just f—d #TimTebow bad! And on Xmas Eve! Somewhere in hell Satan is tebowing, saying to Hitler “Hey, Buffalo’s killing them.” The Tweet enraged many online, including Fox News’ Eric Boiling, who replied: Bill Maher is disgusting vile trash. I can’t even repeat what he just tweeted about Tebow..on Christmas Eve. #straighttohellBill Not surprisingly, Tebow – who was warned by a fake JC Himself that upcoming games would be difficult – didn’t address Maher’s Tweet, simply writing after his poor showing Saturday: Tough game today but what’s most important is being able to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. Merry Christmas everyone GB
We already know that Justin Bieber is an incredible boyfriend . Turns out, he’s a pretty awesome best friend, too. Consider what Justin gave childhood BFF Ryan Butler: a Mustang convertible! The pal, who had a cameo in the video for “One Time,” Tweeted a photo of the gift Monday night, along with the message: “Justin got me a present. #swag!!!” As for Bieber? He’s been chilling at home in Canada, as the superstar chimed in via Twitter on Christmas Eve: “spending time with family – feels really good.” He also presented fans with these two videos on Christmas Day. Granted, we’d rather have had a new car, but still.
DoSomething.org’s annual list ranks the 20 most charity-friendly stars. By Terri Schwartz Lady Gaga Photo: Scott Gries/ Picture Group Lady Gaga , Justin Bieber and George Clooney better have received something nice from Santa this year, because they certainly weren’t on his naughty list. Those three toplined DoSomething.org ‘s Top 20 Celebs Gone Good, the organization’s annual roundup of the most charity-friendly stars in the business. This is Gaga’s second year in a row at the #1 spot. In 2011 she dedicated much of her time to putting an end to bullying and even started a new charitable organization called Born This Way . The “Marry The Night” singer did plenty more to help out those less fortunate in 2011, including auctioning off a nude sketch for charity and performing at the Bill Clinton Foundation fundraiser . However, this was really Bieber’s year to shine. He rocketed up DoSomething.org’s list from #10 last year to #2 this year. It helps that Bieber donated some of his profits from his Christmas album, Under the Mistletoe , and his self-named perfume to various charitable organizations. Bieber also kept up his work with Pencils of Promise, a group that has built 41 schools in Laos, Nicaragua and Guatemala and was founded by his manager’s brother. Rounding out the top five were Will and Jada Pinkett Smith and Leonardo DiCaprio. This was a year for celeb power couples, with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie clocking at #8, Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore at #12 and newlyweds Blake Shelton and Miranda Lambert at #14. Other notable standouts this year were Demi Lovato and #10, Lea Michele making her charitable debut at #16, Daniel Radcliffe at #17, Miley Cyrus at #18 and Taylor Swift rounding out the list at #20. What do you think of DoSomething.org’s list? Leave your comments below! Related Artists Lady Gaga Justin Bieber
