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James Franco Presents: Coming to Ovation!

James Franco has somehow found time in his schedule for yet another new gig. The actor/poet/graduate school student/ Rif Raff wannabe announced this morning that he will soon host a series titled James Franco Presents on Ovation… which apparently is a network and everything! In classic James Franco fashion, this is how he confirmed the program: artistic Instagram style! Franco will also serve as executive producer on what is billed via press release as “an unprecedented look at the fascinating projects and real-life adventures of Mr. Franco.” James Franco Presents “will document his provocative explorations of the world of art. From his gallery exhibits to his students’ films, the innovative series will also provide an exclusive opportunity to hear Mr. Franco’s point of view on his most-personal passion projects, most of which have not been seen by the public.” Aside from simply giving this Oscar nominee a platform for himself, the series will highlight up-and-coming artists. In his own words, the star kept a summary of the show nice and simple, writing over social media: It’s a “new TV series about art. Duuuh.”

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My 40-Year-Old Child: TLC Show Spotlights Kids Who Don’t Age

The TLC show My 40-Year-Old Child documents a rare and mysterious ailment that stunts development in children, leaving adults looking like kids. Pam Brink, a mom from Marco Island, Fla., has a son who’s 29, but has the body of a 10-year-old and the mental development of a child even younger: Mysterious Condition Slows Aging Brink said her son Jeffrey was diagnosed after she noticed he wasn’t aging the way he was supposed to and was suffering from severe handicaps. “It was hard because there’s a lot of challenges with taking care of a baby, which is what Jeffrey really is,” she told the Huffington Post in an interview. “He’s probably between eight and 12 months as far as needing to be taken care of.” Mary Margret Williams from Billings, Mont., described a similar experience she went through in raising her daughter, 8-year-old Gabby Williams. “We knew from really the get-go that Gabby had something wrong with her,” she said. “Right after she was born, she obviously wasn’t sucking and wasn’t doing all the things she should have done as a baby. … She wasn’t growing or changing.” Attending to the special needs of their children certainly present unique challenges. All the families can do, they say, is work to look for the silver linings in their circumstances, and to give their children the love and attention they need. “I just decided I’m going to love him and take care of him the best I can until I can’t take care of him anymore,” Brinks said of her son. Take a look at more clips from the new series, which is getting a lot of buzz along with The Man With the 132-Lb Scrotum , below: My 40-Year-Old Child Clips

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GLAAD Takes a Look At Hollywood, Isn’t Impressed

In its first report on Hollywood, GLAAD has discovered that the representation of gay, lesbian, and transgendered individuals in movies isn’t quite where they’d like it to be. The organization looked at 101 movies and ran them through their Vitto Russo test which looks at whether a character is defined by their sexual orientation or “simply provide colorful commentary, paint urban authenticity, or (perhaps most commonly) set up a punchline.”  Fewer than half of the films “tested” passed the Vitto Russo test, named for the organizations co-founder. The greatest population of LGBT character were of the male Caucasian variety. Lesbians and bisexuals were represented at a much lower percentage. Out of the six major studios, Universal led the charge with four films featuring LGBT characters with 20th Century Fox coming in last with a whopping zero. The report found that most LGBT characters were found in comedies, with studios appearing “reluctant” to cast LGBT characters in action movies and the many superhero films.  Pushing for more representation, GLAAD stated that “When LGBT people or couples are made part of a larger ensemble or even features in brief, casual manner, at the very least it reminds the audience that LGBT people are a part of the same society and present a more accurate portrait of that society.”

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North West Picture Reveal: Why Now?

It’s been the pressing question on the minds of celebrity gossip followers everywhere: When will we see the Kim Kardashian baby photos ? And it was finally answered this morning in a most unusual way: Not on a tabloid cover, not in an Instagram posting, not in the pages of Vogue… but on an episode of Kris that will air this Friday. Yes, Kanye West taped an installment of his baby mama mama’s talk show this morning and audience members have confirmed that the first-ever picture of North West flashed on screen at one point. “They didn’t even tell us Kanye was coming on until we were on the set,” someone who was in the crowd tells E! News. “They only showed [North] for a second. They took everyone’s phones away so no one could snap a picture.” But insiders say the wildly anticipated photo will be shown for a far longer period of time during the actual episode. After all the secrecy and all the privacy, why reveal an image of his daughter now? Kanye ” talked to Kris for an hour,” said this same attendee. “He said he had decided he wanted to show the picture of North because they didn’t want to make money on the photo and he is fed up of paps following him around.” We hate to break it to the guy, but we somehow doubt they’ll suddenly stop. West reportedly also gushed over the “family environment” at home and how he leaves events early just to spend time with Kim, Nori and, yes, even Kris. Finally, Kanye told the audience that he’s been “so in love” with Kardashian for years. Just how in love? As the video below outlines, he even thought of becoming a professional athlete just to get her attention! Kanye West: I Almost Became an Athlete for Kim!

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Kanye West Sued by Photographer, Accused of Brutal Assault

Kanye West unveiled the first photo of daughter North West today during a taping of Kris . But now he has something else to worry about. Daniel Ramos is suing the artist for assault, battery and restriction of free speech, following the photographer’s major run-in with the artist last month. Seated alongside fame whore attorney Gloria Allred for a press conference today, Ramos said he was on crutches for two weeks as a result of the incident and remains in a lot of pain. He is seeking unspecified damages. Allred, meanwhile, says the confrontation sets a precedent for celebrities going after members of the press, pointing to the dangerous support Kanye received from stars such as Kylie Jenner and Kirstie Alley for the attack. The lawyer adds that she’s asking the court to issue a protective order against Kanye. Watch the basis for this legal action now and decide if you think it’s lawsuit-worthy: Kanye West Attacks Photographer  

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First Look At Kanye West On Kris Jenner Show: Talks Fatherhood (Preview) [Video]

On finale week on the Kris Jenner Show, Kanye West makes his first television appearance since the birth of North West on Friday, Latino heartthrob Carlos Ponce practices his telenovela skills with Kris, and Kylie and Kendall Jenner’s fashion show Wednesday. youtube

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Kim Kardashian: NOT in Hiding … Just Being a Mom!

Just because Kim Kardashian is breastfeeding North West like a woman possessed around the clock does not make her a recluse, THGers. Just because she hasn’t lost the baby weight doesn’t mean she’s “in hiding” and unwilling to surface until she regains her pre-pregnancy body. She is simply recovering from giving birth and getting to know her little one like any other mom, according to a source close to the reality star. New parents Kim Kardashian, 32, and Kanye West, 36, stepped out Wednesday for a doctor’s visit. Kanye, of course, was furious that they were seen . While she may value privacy, Kim sources say she is not deliberately trying to shield the world from her newborn baby and/or her post-baby body. “Kim isn’t ‘in hiding!” the source says. “That’s ridiculous!” “All along she knew she wanted to take time off. She said she wanted to take a few months to herself, and it hasn’t even been that long yet.” Time off from what? It’s unclear, as always, with Kim Kardashian . Equally unclear is why so many people speculate about her absence … after no doubt complaining about her omnipresent nature prior to Nori’s birth. This is what we do here at THG, though, and given that Kris Jenner is the ultimate puppet master, it’s impossible not to wonder what she has in store. Nothing, the Kim insider insists. She’s just being a mom, okay? The source says she is enjoying the discovery of parenthood , however, adding, “She spends tons of time with her daughter and is just learning.” “She didn’t know a lot about raising a baby before North was born so it has been a great learning process. She’s so happy. I’ve never seen her happier.” “She is smiling all the time. She just feels very safe and secure at home right now. She’s not in any sort of rush to do anything different.” You buying it, THGers? Or is this all part of a big plan? Tell us in our survey below: Why have we not yet seen any new North West or Kim Kardashian photos?   She is negotiating the best tabloid deal possible Kanye West is putting his foot down Something is wrong with North West Kim is a changed woman and wants her privacy View Poll »

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Shook Ones: Kanye West Buys Two $1 Million Bomb-Proof Military Armored SUVs To Protect Kimmy Cakes And Swirly Seed

Is Yeezus scurred? Kanye West Buys Bomb Proof Armored Trucks Via FanSided reports: I guess if you’re Kanye West, you have to protect baby North West by any means necessary, even if that requires you to plop down $2,000,000 bucks on two heavily armored SUV’s. Kanye, who’s been dealing with on again, off again problems with the paparazzi in recent weeks apparently wanted to make a statement and did so by purchasing two Dartz Prombron armored SUV’s from Latvia. They can retail for around $400,000, but the way Kanye has labeled his “North West Protection Mobiles” come to about $1 million each. While one of the rides is a ‘cheaper’ version (only about $800K or so) the more expensive of the two, the ‘Prombron Iron Diamond’ model (valued approximately at $1.2 million) is able to withstand attacks from landmines and rocket-propelled grenades, because that’s exactly what you need driving around the streets of Calabasas, California. You never know why you might run into the “Bieber”. The ‘cheaper’ version is essentially a spiced up version of what the President of the United States rolls around in. On the plus side, being the good husband he is, West has requested Dartz to expedite the shipping of the vehicles so baby momma Kim Kardashian can have one before Yeezus begins his US tour this October. Kanye has officially lost it. Maybe Taylor Swift fans still want him dead…. Continue reading

Lake Bell: Nude in New York Magazine!

Lake Bell is naked for New York Magazine’s Fall Fashion issue, wearing only elaborate rose ink designed by her husband Scott Campbell, an LA tattoo artist. Her right hand strategically covers her unmentionables. Take a look: The 34-year-old wed Campbell on June 1 in New Orleans, La. Celebrity guests included Eva Longoria, Kate Bosworth, Alicia Silverstone, Josh Hartnett, Cameron Diaz, Justin Theroux and fiancee Jennifer Aniston. But only Campbell saw Lake Bell nude … until NOW. Actually that’s not true. She also got naked in How To Make It In America back when that was still on. The more you know, people. The more you know.

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Kim Kardashian Baby Pictures: How Will They Be Released?

North West may almost be here, folks. Photos of North West, that is, as a new report suggests that Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are nearing a decision on just how to present their daughter to the world for the first time. Sources tell TMZ that it’s true: Kim and Kanye turned down a tabloid offer of $3 million in exchange for the initial set of North West pics . They also contemplated selling the images and donating all money to charity, as Brangelina once did. Instead, however, Kardashian and West have decided on one of two routes for their baby photo debut: A classy spread in a respected publication such as Vanity Fair. A social media release along the lines of how Beyonce and Jay-Z introduced fans to Blue Ivy. Which will the couple choose? When will we actually get to see the baby? Why does anyone possibly care? Stay tuned for least answers to at least two of those questions!

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