We have an update on the whereabouts and the mental state of Kristen Stewart, and the latter is far from good. According to the latest issue of Us Weekly , the actress has been crashing often at her parents’ house “because they’re worried she can’t deal with this on her own.” She’s also been spending a lot of time with close friend Scout Taylor Compton, who recently Tweeted support for Stewart and sent the star her very best wishes. Yet, despite being surrounded by her loved one, Stewart remains a mess. Insiders close to the situation tell Us Weekly that Kristen “isn’t sleeping and stays up all night crying. She’s close to a total meltdown. [She] can’t do anything. [She’s] so distraught.” It probably doesn’t help that Stewart is in danger of seeing shirts that curse her off every time she leaves the house. Do you feel at all bad for Kristen Stewart? Do you think she’s being treated unfairly by the public?
It was the Tweet heard ’round the Twilight -sphere: Toronto Film Festival Artistic Director Cameron Bailey announced via Twitter that Kristen Stewart will be attending the festival with her film On The Road … which just happens to be premiering on September 6, the same night as the MTV Video Music Awards . Coincidental scheduling conflict or convenient timing for avoiding certain Breaking Dawn promotional duties with (or without) betrayed vampire BF Robert Pattinson? Interested parties: 1 addition to our #TIFF12 guest list: Kristen Stewart for ON THE ROAD— Cameron Bailey (@cameron_tiff) August 21, 2012 Neither Stewart nor Pattinson had been confirmed to attend the VMAs, though fans had still held out hope that they’d see one or both in attendance at the annual event. Both stars along with Taylor Lautner were also reportedly opting out of convention tour duties surrounding the Twilight Saga ‘s final installment. “I like pushing and watching a genuine experience on screen,” Stewart of her sexually-daring performance after the film’s Cannes debut. “The reason I wanted to do the job was to be provoked as much as possible and then to do it and take it further. We were just going forth, and as long as you’re being honest there’s nothing to be ashamed of.” [ @Cameron_tiff ]
Remember when we asked if Kristen Stewart was bring treated unfairly by the media and the public? Consider this a case in point: Online retailer Skreened is attempting to capitalize off the actress’ affair with Rupert Sanders by selling a number of anti-Kristen Stewart t-shirts. Really anti-Kristen Stewart t-shirts, like one that reads Kristen Stewart is a Trampire and another that simply says: F*** Kristen Stewart . The collection is causing some controversy across the Internet, with one side thinking Stewart deserves all criticism and mockery coming her way, considering her actions against Robert Pattinson . And another side stopping to ask: Wait a minute, this is a 22-year old girl. Is such overt bashing really a good idea? Which side do YOU fall on? What do you think of these Kristen Stewart pieces of apparel?
Forget the future of Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart for a moment. We may have a window into the other relationship affected by the latter’s cheating lips: model Liberty Ross appears close to leaving director Rupert Sanders. We base this evaluation solely on Ross’ online blog for Vogue UK , the most recent edition of which features nothing but a photo of an eagle with its wings spread. It certainly seems like someone is ready to fly away, doesn’t it? Previous reports had claimed that Ross was willing to forgive her husband , but visitors to her blog are apparently proud of her for letting go. “Soar high, darling,” one comment reads, while another adds: “Free as a bird? Good luck to you Liberty.” What do YOU think Ross should do? Should she divorce Sanders?
Earlier this summer, Roger Clemens was found not guilty of lying to a grand jury over his alleged steroid use. But the fireballer apparently is guilty of making like Brett Favre: no, he hasn’t texted a photo of his penis to any young female employees. But he also doesn’t know when to truly retire. Clemens, 50, has actually signed with the Sugar Land (Texas) Skeeters of the independent Atlantic League and is expected to start for the minor league organization on Saturday. Note to Roger Clemens: Stick to golf. Agent Randy Hendricks hasn’t said anything about his client attempting a Major League comeback if all goes well, but did say in a statement: “His fastball was clocked at 87 mph; all of his pitches were working. He threw a three-inning simulated game after an extensive workout warm-up.” Clemens last pitched for the Yankees in 2007, finishing 6-6 with a 4.18 ERA. His 4,672 strikeouts rank third all-time and he was named to 11 All-Star Games. He’s also eligible for the Hall of Fame next year – barring a return to Major League Baseball – although voters are unlikely to vote for the man who most people believe took performance enhancing drugs for many years during the second half of his career.
Kaitlin Nootbaar, an Oklahoma high school valedictorian, is being denied her diploma … because she said the word HELL in her May graduation speech. She graduated from Prague High School with a 4.0 GPA, but has been told she will have to submit a written apology in order to receive her diploma. “We went to the office and asked for the diploma and the principal said, ‘Your diploma is right here but you’re not getting it,'” her dad, David, recalled. “‘Close the door, we have a problem.'”
Groundbreaking comedian Phyllis Diller died at her L.A. home surrounded by family at 95, TMZ is reporting . She had recently fallen, injuring her wrist and hip and her health had been deteriorating since the incident. Diller received a pacemaker following a 1999 heart attack. She began her long career in 1952, rising to fame with her television specials, starring with Bob Hope in the 1960s. Her signature laugh became a staple of her various appearances. In 1998, Diller provided the voice for the queen in Disney/Pixar’s animated movie A Bug’s Life and in 2005, she was one of the contemporary comics featured in the indie box office hit documentary The Aristocrats (2005). But she’ll be most remembered for her onstage persona. Diller typically combined her wild-hairdos and act as an eccentric housewife as a backdrop to self-deprecating jokes about her age and appearance, terrible cooking, and a husband named “Fang.” She also would don a cigarette she’d pretend to smoke from a long holder. In 2005, she wrote her autobiography titled Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse / A screenplay based on her early years as a stand-up is in pre-production with Patricia Clarkson slated to play Diller, according to Wikipedia. Diller was born Phyllis Ada Driver in Lima, Ohio on July 17, 1917. [ Sources: TMZ , Wikipedia ]
Groundbreaking comedian Phyllis Diller died at her L.A. home surrounded by family at 95, TMZ is reporting . She had recently fallen, injuring her wrist and hip and her health had been deteriorating since the incident. Diller received a pacemaker following a 1999 heart attack. She began her long career in 1952, rising to fame with her television specials, starring with Bob Hope in the 1960s. Her signature laugh became a staple of her various appearances. In 1998, Diller provided the voice for the queen in Disney/Pixar’s animated movie A Bug’s Life and in 2005, she was one of the contemporary comics featured in the indie box office hit documentary The Aristocrats (2005). But she’ll be most remembered for her onstage persona. Diller typically combined her wild-hairdos and act as an eccentric housewife as a backdrop to self-deprecating jokes about her age and appearance, terrible cooking, and a husband named “Fang.” She also would don a cigarette she’d pretend to smoke from a long holder. In 2005, she wrote her autobiography titled Like a Lampshade in a Whorehouse / A screenplay based on her early years as a stand-up is in pre-production with Patricia Clarkson slated to play Diller, according to Wikipedia. Diller was born Phyllis Ada Driver in Lima, Ohio on July 17, 1917. [ Sources: TMZ , Wikipedia ]
If there were any concerns that recent personal dramas between Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson would somehow sink the prospects for the final installment of the monolithic franchise, the title’s Twitter handle appears to suggest otherwise. Distributor Summit Entertainment touted that The Twilight Saga ‘s Twitter handle, @Twilight has reached 1 million followers. That milestone makes it the first-ever movie to reach that many people via the social networking site. The news comes as some good news for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 after reports over the weekend that the pic’s stars will opt out of upcoming Twilight conventions. Summit started its Twitter handle back in October 2009 and it quickly became a trending topic. The studio, a division of Lionsgate, reports that its @Twilight stats amount to 50% more followers that the next largest film property. Summit has shared exclusive content, news announcements, first-look images and messages from the franchise’s filmmakers. The profile segued 1.7 million views to the first teaser for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 . During Breaking Dawn – Part 1 , a number of Twilight topics from “Twilight” to “Breaking Dawn” to “Team Jacob” and “Team Edward” trended on Twitter across the world, including 43 of the top 48 US cities. Twi-hards, however, will have to make do with Twitter and other outlets that don’t include several Twilight conventions that are in the offing later this month and in the fall. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will sit out the final four official planned conventions. While the stars will be absent, crowds are still expected in San Antonio on August 25th, September 29th in Detroit, October 5th in Parsippany, NJ and November 3rd in Los Angeles, according to E! Online. “The passion and dedication of Twilight fandom has been amazing and we’re out to throw one last giant convention, a final gathering to see old friends that have made up the Twilight family,” Creation Entertainment told E!. “Although Rob, Kristen and Taylor will not be with us this time out we will have a super lineup of other Twilight stars and the weekend will be filled with special events, movie prop and costume displays, contests, panels, auctions, parties, exclusive merchandise, music and much more, including some surprises.” The next and final chapter in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 opens in theaters on November 16th. Academy Award-winner Bill Condon directed both the first and second part of the two-part finale. The film, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, was written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing. Summit released a video “thanking fans for the Twitter milestone: Watch the video via YouTube .
If there were any concerns that recent personal dramas between Twilight stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson would somehow sink the prospects for the final installment of the monolithic franchise, the title’s Twitter handle appears to suggest otherwise. Distributor Summit Entertainment touted that The Twilight Saga ‘s Twitter handle, @Twilight has reached 1 million followers. That milestone makes it the first-ever movie to reach that many people via the social networking site. The news comes as some good news for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 after reports over the weekend that the pic’s stars will opt out of upcoming Twilight conventions. Summit started its Twitter handle back in October 2009 and it quickly became a trending topic. The studio, a division of Lionsgate, reports that its @Twilight stats amount to 50% more followers that the next largest film property. Summit has shared exclusive content, news announcements, first-look images and messages from the franchise’s filmmakers. The profile segued 1.7 million views to the first teaser for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 . During Breaking Dawn – Part 1 , a number of Twilight topics from “Twilight” to “Breaking Dawn” to “Team Jacob” and “Team Edward” trended on Twitter across the world, including 43 of the top 48 US cities. Twi-hards, however, will have to make do with Twitter and other outlets that don’t include several Twilight conventions that are in the offing later this month and in the fall. Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner will sit out the final four official planned conventions. While the stars will be absent, crowds are still expected in San Antonio on August 25th, September 29th in Detroit, October 5th in Parsippany, NJ and November 3rd in Los Angeles, according to E! Online. “The passion and dedication of Twilight fandom has been amazing and we’re out to throw one last giant convention, a final gathering to see old friends that have made up the Twilight family,” Creation Entertainment told E!. “Although Rob, Kristen and Taylor will not be with us this time out we will have a super lineup of other Twilight stars and the weekend will be filled with special events, movie prop and costume displays, contests, panels, auctions, parties, exclusive merchandise, music and much more, including some surprises.” The next and final chapter in The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 2 opens in theaters on November 16th. Academy Award-winner Bill Condon directed both the first and second part of the two-part finale. The film, based on the fourth novel in author Stephenie Meyer’s Twilight series, was written by Melissa Rosenberg with Wyck Godfrey, Karen Rosenfelt and Stephenie Meyer producing. Summit released a video “thanking fans for the Twitter milestone: Watch the video via YouTube .
