The Top Chef: New Orleans finale pitted two contrasting finalists against each other. There was Nicholas, a man known for his temper; and Nina, a relaxed island woman from St. Lucia. Who would come out on top in the end? Who would impress a panel that included guest judges Chef Morimoto and Chef Paul Bartolotta? Watch Top Chef Season 11 Episode 17 Online After selecting from a pool of eliminated contestants to help them come up with a four-course meal, and after enjoying a surprise dinner with family members, Nicholas and Nina got down to business. The latter went with an island theme for her meal, while Nicholas (a French cuisine expert) told the judges he just wanted to have “fun” with his menu. And that apparently worked: while most panelists agreed that Nina’s highs were higher than those of Nicholas, they said the same about her lows, noting especially a problem with Nina’s Zeppole. And that was all it took… Nicholas is your Top Chef champion! Do you agree with this result? Watch Top Chef online and vote now: No way, Nina all the way! Yes, Nicholas earned it View Poll »
We’re inching ever close to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West’s wedding date. A few weeks after the couple visited France and rumors erupted that they will get married in Versailles , an insider tells Us Weekly that the nuptials will take place this spring. Some time in May, to be exact. 27 Kute and Kuddly Kimye Photos Open Slideshow 1. Kim and Kanye on a Motorcycle Kim Kardashian sort of gets it on with Kanye West in this music video still. She’s topless! View As List 1. Kim and Kanye on a Motorcycle Kim Kardashian sort of gets it on with Kanye West in this music video still. She’s topless! 2. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Pose Kim Kardashian and Kanye West pose here at the family Christmas party. Looks like fun! 3. Smiling Kanye West and Kim Kardashian Kanye West and Kim Kardashian seem very happy together in this photo. They love each other a lot. 4. Kim-Kanye Wedding Cover The Kim Kardashian-Kanye West wedding is on hold, people! Will they ever make it down the aisle? 5. Engaged Kimye! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West make their first public showing here since getting engaged. We are so very happy for them. 6. Kimye in Action Kim Kardashian and Kanye West out and about. Nice hat, Kim? 7. Kim and Kanye, Engaged! Smile, Kim and Kanye! This GIF takes place not long after the couple got engaged. 8. Kim with Kanye They’re official! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got engaged on the former’s 33rd birthday. 9. Kim and Kanye Abroad Kim Kardashian holds the hand of her man in this photo. She and Kanye West are doing quite well. 10. A Kimye Moment Kanye West walks with Kim Kardashian in this photo. The two really do seem to be in love. 11. Kim Kardashian West Kim Kardashian West would be a great married name someday, don’t you think? 12. Kim, Cleavage, Kanye Check out that cleavage! Kim Kardashian is unafraid to show it all off in this picture. 13. Attending Fashion Week Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are in Paris for this picture. They are attending Fashion Week. 14. Totally Kimye It’s Kimye! Kim Kardashian and Kanye West go for a stroll in this picture, prior to the former giving birth. 15. Kimye Moment Kim Kardashian says she’s an especially big fan of this photo. It is awfully romantic, huh? 16. Parents of North West Kanye West and Kim Kardashian are the proud parents of North. Really! That is their daughter’s name! 17. Kanye Kardashian Kanye West should take Kim Kardashian’s last name, because he’s basically her ball and chain now. 18. Kimye Photograph Kim Kardashian and Kanye West have named their baby girl North. Yes … North West. 19. Kim, Ye Picture Kim and Kanye at the MET Gala. Looking HOT as ever. 20. Kanye West Birthday Collage Kim Kardashian posted this collage on Instagram in recognition of Kanye West turning 36. It’s very sweet. 21. Kimye Sighting Is Kanye West having second thoughts about Kim Kardashian? We certainly would be. 22. Kim Kardashian and Kanye Photograph Kim Kardashian and Kanye out and about in SoHo. Cute couple. 23. Kim Kardashian, Kanye West Photograph Kim Kardashian and Kanye West in Paris. Are the two planning on getting married? 24. Kimye in NYC Kanye West holds the hand of Kim Kardashian in this photo. They are hanging out in NYC. 25. Kim Kardashian and Kanye K. Kanye West is all smiles here with Kim Kardashian. We think he doesn’t realize what he has gotten himself into. 26. Kim Kardashian and Ye Kim Kardashian looks like her usual plastic self in this photo. She’s seated alongside Kanye West. 27. Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Magazine Cover Kim Kardashian and Kanye West simulate sex on the cover of this French magazine. That’s… romantic? We guess? Moreover, daughter North West will “have a large role” in the ceremony, the source adorably confirms. Expect “lots of events leading up to the big day” for the guests, the tabloid notes, while Kim herself admitted during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live two weeks ago that Paris as the location is “kind of obvious.” Kanye, of course, owns an apartment near the Champs-Élysées. He’s also been pushing for a big wedding for awhile now and has apparently finally convinced his fiancee to make a significant deal about her third walk down the aisle. ” Kim isn’t totally pumped about a huge wedding,” says a friend. “But she’s going along with it.” Call us crazy, but the seven figures she’ll earn from various sponsors may make her feel okay about it.
Ear muffs, kids. One Irish pop has some choice words about his son’s failed driving test and thankfully, it was caught all on camera. Did you ever fail a test? Did your parent ever blow up about it? Well, it would be hard to imagine anyone fitting this many curse words into one hilarious tirade. Irish Dad Curses Out Son After Failed Driving Test Sure, his Irish accent makes it difficult to understand exactly what he’s saying, but we can detect a whole bunch of words beginning with F in there. Pro tip: Don’t watch this at work or around people offended by rambling Irish dads with potty mouths. Check out our new favorite father and son moment in the video above!
Remember this video of a baby crying while hearing his mother’s beautiful singing voice? A four-year old boy named Jackson knows how his fellow tyke feels. Jackson’s father, Mark, has posted a video of the toddler sitting in his car seat and totally losing it while A Great Big World’s “Say Something” plays on the radio. “Is it a sad song?” Mark asks, to which Jackson simply nods with his eyes shut tightly. Don’t worry, though, Jackson gives a thumbs-up when prompted in order to prove that he’s doing okay. Watch the adorable footage now: Toddler Cries While Listening to “Say Something” Why else might a child sob? Click through these photos for the answer: 25 Random Reasons Your Kid is Crying Open Slideshow 1. Lost Balloon When you lose your favorite red balloon, that is cause for grave concern. View As List 1. Lost Balloon When you lose your favorite red balloon, that is cause for grave concern. 2. The Last Cheerio When you can’t get the last of the Cheerios onto the spoon? Devastation. 3. Sunscreen Fail Too much sunscreen? Or too little? Either way, WAAAAAAAAAHHHH! 4. Feeding the Goat When you feed the goat and the goat eats all the food? Cue the tears streaming down the face. 5. I Don’t Want to Go Sometimes, when you don’t wanna go somewhere, you gotta throw a fit. Even if there are no plans to actually go somewhere. 6. Pet Door Fail Okay, this one is probably an actual good reason for crying. 7. Wrecking Ball on TV That’ll make a kid cry 99 times out of 100. Okay, 100 out of 100. 8. Styrofoam For Dinner Seems like it would be such a good meal. Then mean old mom and dad had to ruin the fun. 9. Stuck Under the Sink We got nothing. 10. A Lost Receipt Totally a cause for abject misery if ever there were one. 11. Poop as a Toy Probably not a good idea for obvious reasons. Well, not obvious if you’re a kid. 12. Meeting Iron Man A little less cool when he doesn’t have the costume on, we suppose. 13. Meeting Bill Murray Not as cool for a little kid as it would be for an adult. 14. Dog Pillow Every dog needs a pillow. Sometimes that pillow is a small human. 15. Safety NOT First Trying to keep your kid from drowning will often make them hysterically sad. Such is life. 16. MY Trains! MINE! Those trains in a public place filled with a bunch of kids are ALL MINE!!!!! 17. Time For a Time Out Sometimes, your kid has to put himself in time out, then cry about it. 18. Leg Hole Some things are okay to share. This shopping cart leg hole is not one of those things. 19. Lost Rubber Duck If there’s any cause for tears, it’s a lost rubber duck in the tub (or on your head). 20. Dog Walk Fail Because when you want to walk the dog, they often like to actually walk. Not cool. 21. Dog in the Way If this dog would only get out of the way, this tragic event could’ve been avoided. 22. Chucky Because that’s what every little girl needs at the store. 23. Bridge Fail It seemed like a good idea at the time. Nine seconds ago. 24. Happy Birthday Song Usually a big hit with the kids. But not always apparently. 25. Justin Bieber on the Radio That will make any kid start bawling uncontrollably …
Chris Brown, after visiting his lawyer, swung by Trey Songz’ Super Bowl party on Sunday, and it’s possible that pit stop could land him in hot water. Brown was given a pass out of anger management rehab specifically to meet with his attorney, Mark Geragos, to prepare for a court hearing the next day. At the hearing, the judge kept Chris out of jail despite the D.A.’s request to lock him up. Had he seen this photo, might things have turned out differently? Obviously, Mr. Karrueche Tran is not doing anything wrong in this photo. It’s also reasonable to believe he might have merely stopped by to see his pal Trey and that’s it, but there were girls, booze and who knows what else there. When you’re in court-ordered rehab, this becomes a consideration. Sources close to Chris tell TMZ he was only there for around 10 minutes, and only because he thought the party was for charity … an iffy excuse at best. There was no evidence of any fundraising, and it’s irrelevant anyway, although Chris sources say he didn’t drink and was monitored by a rehab worker. That sounds like BS too, but he’s back in rehab now in any case … Chris Brown Avoids Jail, Stays in Rehab
Many believe that Justin Bieber is in need of rehab, but a new report alleges that his ex-girlfriend actually beat him to the professional assistance punch. According to numerous sources, Selena Gomez did not cancel the Australian leg of her tour in December because she simply needed a break from performing. The 21-year-old did so because she checked into an Arizona rehab center for an emergency two-week stay (she has since left the facility). Has the good girl gone bad?! Selena Gomez in Rehab: Why? A source claims that Gomez walked into Dawn at The Meadows – a facility that specializes in young adults struggling with trauma or addiction – on January 5. The reason? She had been “partying very hard” in the weeks prior. Aside from staying out late, allegedly Gomez was into marijuana and prescription pills, with friends and family members “increasingly worried that there might be a serious problem.” “It’s important to remember that Selena had worked in Hollywood non-stop for six years,” an insider tells Radar Online , adding, “She was exhausted.” “Selena was smart enough to understand that she needed to take control of her life. “It just got to a point where she needed to get out of Los Angeles, get away from ‘the scene’ and the pressures of Hollywood, to also get away from those who had, admittedly, become a bad influence on her.” In other words… Justin Bieber. Justin Bieber Texts to Selena Gomez? Open Slideshow 1. Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez Text #1 One of five text message screen caps allegedly sent from Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez. It’s pretty interesting if true. View As List 1. Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez Text #1 One of five text message screen caps allegedly sent from Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez. It’s pretty interesting if true. 2. Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez Text #2 The second of five text message screen caps allegedly sent from Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez. It’s pretty incriminating if true. 3. Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez Text #3 The third of five text message screen caps allegedly sent from Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez. It’s pretty interesting if true. 4. Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez Text #4 The fourth of text message screen caps allegedly sent from Justin Bieber to Selena Gomez. It’s pretty interesting stuff if true. 5. Justin Bieber-Selena Gomez Text #5 The fifth of five text message screen caps of a conversation allegedly had between Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez. It’s pretty nasty if true … did he really say that? A mole says that Bieber and Gomez would “smoke marijuana regularly” and that Gomez was left “broken-hearted” by her split from her fellow star. That’s why “Selena needed to take the opportunity to work on herself. She realized she needed help.” UPDATE : Selena’s decision was largely based on “that crazy boy” (Bieber), according to TMZ, which claims Selena blames a lot of her problems on him. Specifically, the excesses she was exposed to by being around Bieber and pals. Sources close to Gomez say her handlers went ballistic when they found out she was hanging out again with Justin, and that she checked into rehab immediately after that. Wonder if his penchant for strippers had anything to do with it … Selena Gomez: Justin Bieber “Disgusting”! UPDATE : The rehab stint was very real. “Selena voluntarily spent time at Meadows but not for substance abuse,” a rep for the singer confirms to People .
Taylor Swift and animated GIFs go together like Taylor Swift and young, famous guys. Soooo perfect for like 10 seconds. Then it’s on to the next! An animated celebrity personality if ever there were one, the singer is made for GIFs. So adorable, annoying, awesome and awkward at the same time. Particularly at award shows, but all the time really, this is a young woman who provides the snippets that deserve to be immortalized on an endless loop. The way she freaks out when she wins? Or dances like no one’s watching when everyone is? Or gets totally grossed out by Justin Bieber like we all do? Priceless stuff, and compiled here for your enjoyment in The Hollywood Gossip’s 19 Essential Taylor Swift GIFs. Click through them below and enjoy … 19 Essential Taylor Swift GIFs Open Slideshow 1. Taylor Swift Twerking Taylor Swift Twerking and grinding against Taylor Swift in an amazing GIF mashup of Taylor Swift photos. View As List 1. Taylor Swift Twerking Taylor Swift Twerking and grinding against Taylor Swift in an amazing GIF mashup of Taylor Swift photos. 2. Taylor Swift: Grossed Out By Jelena Kiss Watch Taylor Swift react to Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez pecking each other on the cheek in this gif. It’s rather classic. 3. Taylor Swift VMA Cursing Taylor Swift curses off Harry Styles in this photo from the MTV Video Music Awards. It’s easy to see what she’s saying. 4. Taylor Swift Whips Her Hair Taylor Swift whips her hair back and forth at the 2014 Grammy Awards. 5. Taylor Swift Dancing at the Grammys Taylor Swift is seen here dancing at the Grammy Awards in 2014. To the surprise of no one. 6. Taylor Swift Screaming Scared Taylor Swift is scared! Maybe her latest boyfriend will protect her! 7. Taylor Swift Twirls Taylor Swift twirls her dress. She better watch out for Kenya Moore. 8. Taylor Swift Singing at CMAs Taylor Swift sings and dances at every awards show. It’s super, super awkward. 9. Taylor Swift Pathetic Taylor Swift thought this was pathetic and wanted the world to know it. So now they know. 10. Taylor Swift Heart Hands Taylor Swift loves to make heart hands. How can something be adorable and played out all at once? 11. Taylor Swift Bowtie Taylor Swift rocks the bowtie and needs to keep it straight. 12. Taylor Swift Says Hi Here’s a gif of Taylor Swift saying “hi” for all those times when you need to say hi to someone but really don’t want to. 13. Taylor Swift Laughing When Taylor Swift laughs, it’s kind of adorable. At least this one is. 14. Taylor Swift Blows Kisses Here’s a gif of Taylor Swift blowing kisses for all your kiss blowing needs. 15. Taylor Swift Loves to Dance Taylor Swift LOVES to dance. Like, LOVES. A lot. And she’s very awkward. 16. Taylor Swift Absurd Taylor Swift thinks this is absurd, you guys. Maybe it is. 17. Justin Timberlake Winning GIF Justin Timberlake is so excited to win an American Music Award! And Taylor Swift is so excited for him! 18. Taylor Swift Goes Punk Taylor Swift likes to rock out with the best of them. She looks super awkward doing it, too. 19. Taylor Swift Grammy GIF Taylor Swift at the 2014 Grammy Awards. High five from the queen of country!
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers is reportedly dating actress Jessica Szohr, a former Gossip Girl cast member he briefly dated once before. The two were briefly linked back in 2011, back when Gossip Girl was a hot show, and long before the slew of Aaron Rodgers gay rumors hit the Internet. An insider tells Us Weekly of the rekindled romance between the couple: “They got back together over the holidays. They spent New Years together with a bunch of mutual friends. They broke up because her schedule was crazy for awhile.” Things fizzled out, but it wasn’t personal. Now, the situation has improved: “They just couldn’t stay together in that situation but now they have been spending their free time together and things feel good. But they fell right back into it.” The news comes as something of a surprise – not because Rodgers was linked to his former best friend Kevin Lanflisi , but because he had a girlfriend … we thought. He and Daisy Newton had reportedly been together for some time. Aaron Rodgers Gay? In any case, Szohr, 28, and Rodgers, 30, hit up the That Awkward Moment film after party at Lucky Strike L.A. Live bowling alley, and as a couple. “Aaron and Jessica walked in holding hands,” an eyewitness says. The couple were also joined by Szohr’s good friend, none other than Taylor Swift. Swift, obviously, squeezed in some girl talk. The insider adds that: “Taylor was overheard giving [Jessica] relationship advice in the ladies room.” Hopefully she didn’t tell people to watch Gossip Girl online though. That show got pretty terrible by the end there. No offense to Jessica, of course. Rodgers, by the way, commented on the firestorm late last year, saying he’s not gay and “really likes women.” Guess he had one specifically in mind, too.
Why the long face, Justin? It was only a mere 48 hours ago that everyone’s favorite 19-year-old super star, Justin Bieber, was swimming in a sea of models at a Maxim Super Bowl bash. Justin seemed to be enjoying himself at a recent party considering he felt it was totally necessary to get a pic of himself sucking on giant, fake stripper breasts . That must have been have a fun night, right? One would have to imagine. But his latest social media snap shows a somber side of the Biebs. The singer posted a photo of him looking down in the dumps while hiding his eyes in big shades. Maybe it was just a rough night out on the town? Or maybe it’s the rumor that there’s a Justin Bieber sex tape out there featuring him and two stripper lady friends from his Australian tour last fall? It’s no secret that Bieber has been going through a lot lately, including a recent DUI arrest in Miami or the criminal assault charges he faces in Canada. Chin up, Biebs!
Groundhog Day 2014 is upon us at last, ladies and gentlemen. Thousands braved winter weather conditions last night and this morning to be there in the Weather Capitol of the World, a.k.a. Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The occasion? That magical moment when Punxsutawney Phil emerges from Gobbler’s Knob, and with the help of his handlers, answers the million-dollar question: Will we have to endure six more weeks of snow, wind, ice cold before spring arrives? Or will our reprieve come sooner? Only Phil and his shadow can say with clarity. And he has done so, just moments ago. The verdict: SHADOW! Winter will continue! Punxsutawney Phil , who emerged from his burrow moments ago to find conditions just bright enough to spot a shadow in Western Pa., has officially spoken. The appearance of Phil’s shadow means winter will extend six more weeks, according to folklore. Had Phil seen his shadow, it would have come sooner. He has now seen his shadow an even 100 times and not seen it just 17 times since 1887 (the math is off due to years of missing records, apparently). So will the great prognosticator be vindicated by a February/March that match his outlook, unlike the “early spring” debacle that got him sued last year? Debatable at best. But the accuracy of the venerable rodent meteorologist’s prediction is secondary, of course, to the real purpose of Groundhog Day. It’s basically just a silly excuse to get out in the elements and submit to the wondrous power, mystery and majesty of nature (or just stay up all night drinking). It’s also the obligatory time of year that you get to recite Groundhog Day quotes . That movie seems to get more hilarious with each passing year somehow. Finally, it’s the first Groundhog Day EVER to fall on Super Bowl Sunday, so that’s cool. The forecast for the big game? Overcast and in the 40s.
