Kate Winslet has herself in a “boy toy situation.” That’s how The Daily Mail describes this Oscar and Emmy winner’s new romance with Richard Branson’s nephew, a 33-year old who has legally changed his name to Ned Rocknroll. The couple attended the funeral of Richard’s father together in London on Tuesday. “Ned is really happy with Kate,” a source says . “[Ned] feels he can learn so much from her. It’s sexy.” Winslet has been a long-time friend of the billionaire Branson and actually carrie his elderly mother, Eva, to safety last month after the house she was staying in caught on fire. Rocknroll, meanwhile, recently separated from his wife. [Photo: WENN.com]
Both are involved in heated Fashion Face-Offs at the moment – versus Britt Robertson HERE , and Wilson Bethel HERE – but Ian Somerhalder and Nina Dobrev have taken a few moments to talk openly about their relationship for the first time. The Vampire Diaries co-stars were outed as a couple this summer, photographed in Paris together, and they each gushed about the other on Saturday night at The CW premiere party in Burbank, CA. “She truly enjoys life,” Somerhalder told Us Weekly of Dobrev, who dates his on-scren brother, Stefan, on the aforementioned (AWESOME!) CW drama. “Her desire to experience and appreciate everything around her, and chuckle and enjoy it, is great.” The actress gave a similar reason for why she has fallen for Somerhalder. “He always has a positive outlook and positive energy, and he’s always happy,” she said. “He is a glass-half-full kind of guy, not half-empty.” The Vampire Diaries returns with new episodes this Thursday, September 15. Visit our friends at TV Fanatic all summer long for the most up-to-date spoilers . [Photo: WENN.com]
You might not be familiar yet with Wilson Bethel, but give the actor a few weeks. He stars on Hart of Dixie as southern playboy Wade Kinsella, and he’s hoping to make a big impression on CW viewers by challenging reigning network hottie Ian Somerhalder to a Fashion Face-Off. Can Bethel pull the upset? The actors are posing below at this weekend’s CW premiere party, as Hart of Dixie debuts on September 26, while The Vampire Diaries is back this Thursday (eeeek!!!). Compare. Contrast. Drool and vote right now. Which star is the most handsome?
It looks like Minka Kelly has indeed found a new man . The Charlie’s Angels star has been rumored to be cozying up to Ramon Rodriguez, who co-stars on the show, for weeks now. So it wasn’t too shocking to see them cozying up together for Sunday brunch at The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Fla.: The pair were seen laughing, joking and flirting as they left the luxury hotel before joining another Charlie’s Angels cast member, Annie Ilonzeh, at the movies. Minka recently broke up with longtime boyfriend Derek Jeter. Incredibly, his batting average has held steady at .297 since the split. Dude is mentally tough. [Photo: Pacific Coast News]
While fans and critics debate the beauty of her wedding dress in the States, Kim Kardashian has jetted off to Europe with new husband Kris Humphries. Multiple sources confirm that the newlyweds landed in Paris this week and then headed to Italy, where a limousine was waiting in Naples to take the couple to a cruise ship. They’re expected to hit the waters of the Mediterranean for a week, with stops in towns such as towns of Amalfi and Positano. With a break from this painful pairing in America, citizens are left to debate topics from their wedding that include: Does our culture need to reassess its values? Why is Kim Kardashian famous again? What K-name will be given to their first child? How awesome is Ray J?!? [Photo: WENN.com]
Dating Michael C. Hall has reportedly found a new girlfriend. The 40-year old actor, who split from wife /co-star Jennifer Carpenter in December and was then rumored to be dating Julia Stiles, is dating Vanessa Abrue, a source tells Radar Online. She’s a 25-year old Showtime employee. “No one would ever suspect these two were together because she isn’t what anyone would expect Michael to be with,” the insider says . “They hardly go out together but when they do it’s always with a group of people so no one would suspect he’s with someone.” Abrue has worked on Weeds in the past, but is now exclusive to Hall’s Emmy-winning series. Speaking of which: visit our friends at TV Fanatic for a rundown of Dexter spoilers . Season six premieres on October 2.
Lee DeWyze is officially a champion in music and in love. The American Idol victor proposed to Jonna Walsh on July 16 and you’ll never guess what she said: YES! The question was asked over champagne on a private yacht at Disney World, according to People , as fireworks exploded overhead. “Jonna is a Disney freak,” DeWyze said. “They were playing love songs on the boat and I got down on my knee and asked her. I had a speech prepared but it all went out the window so I just asked her. She started crying and I said, ‘Is that a yes?'” The pair met on the set of Lee’s music video for “Sweet Serendipity” and will get married in the fall of 2012. [Photo: WENN.com]
Looks like Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan have buried the hatchet. We know. You can all breathe an enormous sigh of sweet relief. The ho-cialites partied together in Malibu this weekend, with Lohan rolling over to Hilton’s beach pad for a small shindig with some of Paris’ friends. Paris’ sister Nicky, actress Emma Roberts and Inception star Lukas Haas were among those on hand, with one source at the party saying: “Everyone was so surprised when Lindsay walked in; we thought they didn’t get along. But they immediately gave each other a big hug.” The crew kicked it on the beach, in Paris’ hot tub and had a mini dance party – and not once did anyone see Lohan drink ANY alcohol. Sources say Paris is “very excited” about her friendship with Lohan, adding that after they rekindled it, “She LOVED seeing her again.” We’re glad to hear it and lope it lasts. Now we just need to get Britney Spears back in the mix to fully reunite the 2006 ho train . [Photos: Pacific Coast News]
Jennifer Aniston’s relationship with Justin Theroux is getting serious! The men in her life – Theroux and her dad, John – bonded over lobster, wine and their love for Jen at Delmonico’s Steak and Lobster House in L.A. recently. Says a source at the restaurant : “Jen’s a regular here and normally very relaxed. This time she seemed more on edge. She was smiling, but you could tell this was a special event for her.” “John looked very protective of Jen, and when Justin went to the restroom, he put his hand on top of hers,” reveals the eyewitness. “It was sweet.” Jen has long been estranged from her mom, Nancy, who wrote a book about their relationship, but values her father’s approval more than anything. John recently confided that the perfect guy for Jennifer has to be not only kind and caring, but “someone honest – honesty is very important.” Hopefully Theroux passed muster.
Most people disagree with the jury’s verdict and think Casey Anthony should still be behind bars. For her own safety and stability, maybe she should be. The 25-year-old may be a free woman, but feels anything but, given the psychological trauma she’s already suffered and the challenges she faces now. “Her life is going to be very difficult for a very long time,” attorney Cheney Mason said Monday regarding his client, whose whereabouts are unknown. Her release from jail Sunday gives you an idea of what he means: Casey Anthony Heckled Outside Jail “As long as there are so many of the lynch-mob mentality, willing to deny that the jury found her not guilty, she’s going to have issues,” Mason added . And there are quite a few. Entire Facebook groups are dedicated to finding (” Where Is Casey Anthony “) and eviscerating “I Hate Casey Anthony”) her. But her lawyer says the hounding from the public, which has reacted with nothing short of vitriol since her July 5 acquittal, is only part of her troubles. Casey hasn’t gotten over the loss of Caylee, “and probably never will,” Mason said, to say noting of her being “locked up in a cage” for three years. While convicted of four counts of lying to officials, Casey had been in jail for nearly 1,000 days, or close to what would have been a full sentence. She was therefore set free, but not of the demons internally. “This is very psychologically expensive for a human being, and she will take a while to adjust,” Mason said, adding that “a lot of plans had to be made” to keep her whereabouts a secret amid constant death threats . “She’s gone,” was all he would say. “She’s safe.”
