A triumph. A marvel. A feast for the eyes on so many levels. So gushes our sister site, Movie Fanatic, regarding Rise of the Planet of the Apes , a film that hits theaters today and whose use of technology is simply breathtaking. Forget James Franco or Freida Pinto, the true star is Andy Serkis, who truly makes viewers feel something for Caesar, a chimpanzee come to life via scientific experiments and nuanced facial expressions. Rise of the Planet of the Apes Trailer While it may offer one too many nods to the 1968 movie on which it’s based, this reboot stands on its own, delivering pure summer pleasure for all who buy a ticket. Read Movie Fanatic’s detailed Rise of the Planet of the Apes review now!
Justin Bieber and Chris Brown have teamed up once again. This time, though, the duo has left the cheesy world of ” Next 2 You ” behind and focused on what’s really important: Girls, money and fast cars! “My bad, I’m sorry, I’m double-parked, Yeah, that’s my Bugatti,” Brown raps in “Ladies Love Me,” sampled below, to which Bieber responds: “Baby, I’m not crazy, I got swag like Patrick Swayze.” The track will be included on Brown’s new, rap-based album “Boy in Detention.” Give it a listen now: Justin Bieber and Chris Brown – Ladies Love Me WHAT DO YOU THINK?
A set of Schwetty Balls is coming to Saturday Night Live this fall. Alec Baldwin has been tapped to host the show’s 37th season premiere, though no date has been set yet for the episode. He’ll be followed by Emmy nominee and Bridesmaids scene-stealer Melissa McCarthy the following week. This appearance will mark Baldwin’s record-setting 16th time as host. He last appeared on the May 2010 finale. The guy is ridiculously hilarious. Alec Baldwin “Schwetty Balls” Skit SNL producer Lorne Michaels also confirmed to Bill Carter of The New York Times that the entire cast will return for the new season.
Thank you, Kendall and Kylie Jenner. The teenagers have given us a reason to stop thinking about their mother’s vagina . These sisters have gone viral with a video that depicts them, along with pals Maddy and Spencer, lip-syncing to Katy Perry’s “Firework.” It’s actually refreshing to see the reality stars act their age for a change. Kendall Jenner and Kylie Jenner – Firework This is not the first time members of the family have covered Katy. Watch them all make a mockery out of “ET right now !
It was a strong weekend for unusual creatures this weekend: The Smurfs tied with Cowboys & Aliens for first at the box office. Both films earned $36.2 million. Cowboys & Aliens Trailer Despite the deadlock, Cowboys & Aliens comes out as a loser. Considering the star power involved and the budget ($163 million), expectations were high for the Jon Favreu-directed thriller. Instead, it barely made half of what the top superhero-based flicks of the summer took home in their first weekend. A look at the top five: The Smurfs : $36.2 million Cowboys & Aliens : $36.2 million Captain America: The First Avenger : $24.9 million Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 : $21.9 million Crazy, Stupid Love : $19.3 million
Selena Gomez & The Scene were on the scene in Boca Raton, Florida yesterday, as the singer kicked off her “We Own the Night” tour. Unfortunately for many fans in attendance, Justin Bieber did not make a surprise appearance, but reports confirm he was backstage all night with Sean Kingston. Still, Selena gave ticket holders plenty to cheer about on her own. Just check out her Vegas showgirl-type outfit here: Will Gomez be visiting an arena near you? Check out her tour schedule and then enjoy a couple performances from the opening night below. Selena Gomez & The Scene – Love You Like A Love Song (Live) Selena Gomez & The Scene – A Year Without Rain (Live) [Photos: WENN.com]
Jordin Sparks wants to make one thing clear: she finds Demi Lovato’s latest single, ” Skyscraper ” to be “amazing.” The American Idol champion in no way wishes to imply otherwise. But while sitting in her New York City hotel room this week, Sparks recorded her own version of the track, putting with her own “spin” on it. Listen to it now and then vote on your favorite: Jordin Sparks – Skyscraper Whose version do you prefer?
Welcome to THG’s Week in Review! Below, our staff takes a look back at the stories, stars and scandals that made these last seven days so memorable. If you don’t already, you can FOLLOW THG on Twitter and Facebook for 24/7/365 news. Day in and day out, let us be your #1 celebrity gossip source! Now, a rundown of the week that was at The Hollywood Gossip : Acclaimed singer Amy Winehouse passed away at the age of 27. As of right now, the star’s cause of death remains unexplained. Her family feels that alcohol withdrawal , not drugs, killed her. Her boyfriend, Reg Traviss , spoke at length about her death. So did her infamous, incarcerated ex, Blake Fielder-Civil . Rascal Flatts – She’s Going Places (A Tribute to Caylee Anthony) Rascal Flatts’ tearful tribute to Caylee Anthony became a viral hit (above). To the chagrin of many Caylee’s mom is enjoying the taste of freedom . Mary J. Blige opened up about child molestation she once suffered. Christopher Schwarzenegger was in the ICU, but is recovering. Leighton Meester and her mom are trading dueling lawsuits. Kim Kardashian was kalled out by Melissa Molinaro . Breaking Dawn Birth Scene Some new clips from Breaking Dawn aired at Comic-Con (see above). The Bachelorette spoilers reveal who we think wins next Monday … Josh Hutcherson & Liam Hemsworth: Men of The Hunger Games . Ready for The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 2 ? Speaking of two … that’s how many seconds Hef lasts . Check out Justin Bieber’s new tattoos ! Kat Von D Gets Jesse James Tattoo Kat Von D got a tattoo of Jesse James’ face (see LA Ink preview above). Then the couple called off their engagement . Talk about terrible timing! Speaking of ending engagements, Jay Cutler dumped Kristin Cavallari ! In a NEW engagement, Gene Simmons proposed to Shannon Tweed! Lauryn Hill welcomed her sixth child . Rohan Marley is not the daddy.
Ian Somerhalder is so much more than a pretty face. While the actor is accustomed to making female viewers scream on The Vampire Diaries , he went to D.C. this week with the goal of making Congress listen. The founder of The IS Foundation – which aims to “positively impact the planet and its creatures” – Somerhalder testified before lawmakers on behalf of the Multinational Species Coalition. Ian Somerhalder Speaks to Congress “Wildlife and environmental conservation has always been not just a passion, but a priority of mine,” he said, hoping to raise funds for organizations that include the World Wildlife Fund, the Sierra Club and the National Audubon Society. A native of Louisiana, Somerhalder has worked tirelessly to clean up disasters in that area such as the April 2010 BP oil spill. But he cast an even wider net in this appearance, referencing African elephants, marine turtles, tigers, gorillas and chimpanzees and saying: “Due to instability or indifference in the areas that many of these species call home, for most of them we are the first, last, and only hope for survival. As the ones with the power to make a difference, the responsibility rests with us. It is imperative that we live up to it. “On behalf of the Ian Somerhalder Foundation and the Alliance for Global Conservation, I urge the Subcommittee to mark-up H.R. 50 and move to reauthorize this important piece of legislation.”
Looks like the Crazy Nasty Ass Honey Badger has some competition. When acclaimed nature film narrator Randall meets Spartacus: Vengeance star Lucy Lawless, what do you get? This, apparently. In her furry-vested, afro-wigged glory, Lawless brings the illusory Honey Badgerette to life – and your screen. Check out the video below. Watch it run backwards! The Gross Honey Badgerette The Crazy Nasty Ass Honey Badger
