Taylor Swift says she is single, happy and relaxed these days. But that wasn’t always the case, according to the new issue of Life & Style. An unnamed insider claims the singer had her eye on Zayn Malik awhile back and made her dating desires very well known. But “when Zayn found out she was interested, he turned her down,” the tabloid alleges. So, how did Swift respond? She “swooped in on” Harry Styles and settled for her second favorite One Direction singer instead. But that relationship quickly fizzled out and Taylor hasn’t dated anyone famous since. This all went down more than a year ago, of course, so it’s unclear why we’re first hearing about it now. Probably because it’s totally false and made up. Taylor, meanwhile, found herself at the center of a different kind of dating rumor last month. Based on comments made by the artist, some believe that she was calling out the fact that Justin Bieber cheated on Selena Gomez .
Maria Kang, a very fit mom of three, is accused of “fit-shaming” women in a Facebook photo she shared, and now refuses to apologize for. The 32-year-old fitness enthusiast and former beauty queen shared this image of herself in a workout bra and short shorts, flaunting her toned body: Alongside her? Kang’s three sons , ages 3 years, 2 years, and 8 months, with the caption: “What’s Your Excuse?” Just motivating others, right? Depends who you ask. The picture sparked a comment war, with many of 12,000 (!) responses accusing her of fat-shaming, a charge Kang denies. After she responded with what she calls a “non-apology,” the debate escalated. How did she address some of the criticism she received? Read on … “I’m sorry you took an image and resonated with it in such a negative way,” she wrote. “I won’t go into details that I struggled with my genetics, had an eating disorder, work full time owning two businesses, have no nanny, am not naturally skinny and do not work as a personal trainer.” “What I WILL say is this. What you interpret is not MY fault. It’s yours. The first step in owning your life, your body and your destiny is to OWN the thoughts that come out of your own head.” “I didn’t create them. You created them. So if you want to continue ‘hating’ this image, get used to hating many other things for the rest of your life.” Fit Mom: Maria Kang Interview Kang’s point is that mom who don’t work out are lazy and fat, but that you can and should make fitness a part of your life even when you’re a busy mom. If you saw that photo of her and felt bad about yourself, too bad. One can understand, up to a point, why someone who doesn’t look like Maria would react in an intense, even negative way to the image she posted. Perspectives are skewed by own unique challenges, and enhanced by our own insecurities. Maybe some felt she was bragging or showing off, too. It doesn’t mean she was “shaming” anyone else here, however. Nor was she going on other people’s Facebook pages and writing hateful comments. Perhaps Kang’s approach was the issue, not her intent. What if she wrote “What’s your motivation?” Instead of “What’s your excuse?” Or been more sympathetic and less defensive in her reply? Would it be different? Share your comments on this interesting debate with us below. Fit Mom Responds to Critics Is Maria Kang fat-shaming women with this photo? Yes, and she knows it. Yes, even if it wasn’t her intent. No. People need to chill out and stop hating!! View Poll »
Robert Pattinson is reportedly dating Dylan Penn . But if you think that news is bombshell worthy, consider a report in the latest issue of Star : The actor is allegedly making like Lamar Odom , according to the tabloid, having gone on a “cocaine bender” around Hollywood last month. EEEK! We sure hope R. Patt is okay! The Twilight Saga stud was “snorting bump after bump of cocaine” in the VIP area of the Viper Room club on September 7 and that was merely the supposed start of this star’s drug-fueled run. “Rob was doing coke all night,” a witness tells Star . “Rob tried to be subtle by scooping the coke out of a baggie with a key, but he was still in plain view of others in the room – and he looked like he knew exactly what to do.” The evening progressed at the Chateau Marmont, where Rob went “into the bathroom alone multiple times with the bag of cocaine” the magazine states. The gathering then moved to Pattinson’s home, as the actor “suggested that the guy with the coke break out the drug again. He was craving more and wanted the party to continue.” Seriously, dude. Slow down with that stuff. It’s very dangerous. This binge could be a sign of worse things to come, a source tells the tabloid, making it clear what Pattinson must do if he wishes to avoid the tragic faith of River Phoenix or Cory Monteith : “He needs to stop hanging out with certain people who are not concerned for his well being.” Amen, Random, Anonymous Magazine Source Guy Commenting on This Clearly Imaginary Story. Amen.
The Fifty Shades of Grey movie has been debated, discussed and speculated about from day one, and the recent turmoil hasn’t quelled fans’ anticipation. With actor Charlie Hunnam pulling out of the project almost as soon as he signed on, the million-dollar question once again is who will play Christian Grey. Among the (fan) favorites? Ian Somerhalder of The Vampire Diaries fame! Fifty Shades of Grey Trailer Starring Ian Somerhalder, Nina Dobrev While Dakota Johnson is still on board as Ana Steele, TVD fans would no doubt wonder what 50 Shades would be like with Ian and co-star Nina Dobrev. The Fifty Shades of Grey trailer above imagines just that scenario. After watching it, and others such this one playing fantasy casting with Matt Bomer and Alexis Bledel as Christian and Ana, two things become clear: The chemistry between the leads had better be good. That Ian Somerhalder is one sexy beast. Undoubtedly, producers are more likely to go with lesser-known stars who fans don’t already envision as characters from other movies or shows. By the same token, a lesser-known actor may be willing to take the risk that the role entails, which Hunnam apparently got cold feet about. Nevertheless, with Ian and Nina paired up in Fifty Shades of Grey, you can’t deny the almost supernatural sparks that would fly. Real-life breakup aside. Do you agree? Who’s your ideal Christian and Ana? Discuss.
On the same weekend that Lauren Conrad got engaged to William Tell, her ex-boyfriend Jason Wahler has one-upped her by marrying Ashley Stack! The former Laguna Beach star married the model Saturday. The couple wed in front of family and friends at the Calamigos Ranch in Malibu, Calif. After proposing to Slack last November, Jason Wahler , 26, made it official on Instagram, sharing a picture of his then fiancee’s big diamond sparkler. J-Dubs’ caption? A simple, declarative “Love you babe!” Wahler, who had been previously engaged to USC tennis star Katja Decker-Sadowski, is likely best known as Lauren Conrad’s first serious boyfriend. He also drank a lot and got arrested a ton in his heyday. Glad that’s behind him. Congrats to the happy couple on the big wedding news , and to LC and William in what is a banner weekend for Hills alumni!
Following the shocking news that Christian Grey will be recast in the forthcoming Fifty Shades of Grey movie, will producers soon be looking for a new Ana as well? Charlie Hunnam is out the project before it even began, citing scheduling conflicts. It’s unclear what new conflicts could have arisen in the last month, however. Unofficially, The Hollywood Reporter claims Charlie was actually intimidated by the amount of negative attention his casting received, and he got cold feet. Whatever the reason, Hunnam’s exit leaves his would-be co-star, Dakota Johnson, on shaky ground, with some fans calling for her to be replaced too. Dakota was a fresh face that Focus and Universal loved, but one of the biggest reasons she was cast was because of her chemistry with Charlie. Fifty Shades of Grey is a love story (or mommy porn, depending who you ask), but either way, Christian Grey is the key figure to the studio and fans. The fan base for the 50 Shades books/ film is primarily female, and may well have played a role – directly or indirectly – in Hunnam’s abrupt exit. Will his replacement be tested for chemistry with Dakota? Or is she potentially at risk of being replaced based on their new leading man’s identity? Vote in our polls below and tell us what you think of Charlie Hunnam’s exit and whether you think Dakota Johnson should stay on board the project: Should Dakota Johnson also be replaced in Fifty Shades of Grey? Yes! Time to start over! No! She got the part for a reason! View Poll » If so, who should star in her place as Anastasia Steele? Mila Kunis Lily Collins Nina Dobrev Alexis Bledel Shailene Woodley Lucy Hale Minka Kelly Allison Williams Emma Watson Ashley Benson Emilia Clarke Riley Keough Other (Cite in Comments) View Poll » With Charlie Hunnam out, who should play Christian? Ian Somerhalder Alex Pettyfer Stephen Amell Matt Bomer Ryan Gosling Ryan Phillippe Alexander Skarsgard Henry Cavill Chris Evans Tom Hardy Chris Pine Garrett Hedlund Other (Cite in Comments) View Poll »
Rumors that Charlie Hunnam is quitting the Fifty Shades of Grey movie have surfaced in recent days. The alleged reason? The widespread fan discontent. While that is undeniably the reason for the rumors themselves – you wouldn’t hear such rumors over The Vampire Diaries ‘ Ian Somerhalder – it’s untrue. Some are even brainstorming who should play Christian Grey if Hunnam walks. While absurd, that does tell you a lot about how his casting was received. Like it or not, though, Hunnam and Dakota Johnson will star in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie. He was hanging with E.L. James only a few days ago. The book’s author tweeted, “Guess who” alongside a photo of Charlie’s forearm tattoo that his character, Jax Teller, wears on FX’s Sons of Anarchy . Obviously, E.L. and Charlie aren’t sitting around taking Twitpics if he isn’t very much on board with the film. Sorry to burst your bubble, Matt Bomer fans. In fact, rather than discord among the Fifty Shades braintrust, they’re protecting their investment. Hunnam has reportedly been given a team of bodyguards. Apparently they don’t want anyone messing up that face … or trying to take him out in hopes of Robert Pattinson being installed in his 50 Shades place. Charlie Hunnam in Fifty Shades of Grey : Perfect! Terrible! Who?!? View Poll »
When it comes to Catching Fire promotion, Entertainment Weekly has got you covered. Literally! With this Hunger Games sequel set to hit theaters on November 22, the magazine’s latest issue features its four main stars on four different covers this week, including Sam Claflin ( as Finnick Odair ) along with the trio of Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth and Josh Hutcherson. Which is your favorite image? Which song on the Catching Fire soundtrack are you most pumped for? And how are we possibly expected to wait seven more weeks for this film to be released?!? Sound off now with your take.
A series of new reports suggest that Chris Brown and Drake are not only quashing their beef, but open to working together on new music … no, it’s not April 1. “This is about music, forget all the bulls–t,” a source said. Drake, Chris Brown Ending Feud? “Chris isn’t opposed. If it’s something Drake wants to do and the beat is right and the lyrics are on point, he would go there . For sure he would.” “Chris hasn’t really had a problem with Drake, he was always trying to keep the peace and be positive. He let that headache go with [Drake] a long time ago.” Drake, for his part, has indicated that the Chris Brown feud was one-sided – all Brown – for some time, and worried that it will end badly one day. So if Chris really has let it go, then it’s officially dead. Both Chris Brown and Drake, who got into an epic nightclub brawl with their posses last year, have risen to the top of the music industry in recent years. Perhaps that is all that matters to each in the end. “ Rihanna ’s in another world touring, getting her bread and lighting it up for her fans. Yay for her. Chris congratulates her. Drake congratulates her.” “He and Drake ain’t got no more issues. They’re cool,” a source close to Chris adds. As far as them feeling some type of way over her, that’s a negative.” This all sounds far too mature. Something’s up.
