There are many strong candidates for the role of Christian Grey in the upcoming film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey, but two have really piqued our interest. Arrow star Stephen Amell confirms he “had a meeting” with producers about it, while Vampire Diaries star Ian Somerhalder has openly coveted the part. So, with no offense to Matt Bomer, if we’re forced to pick between these two CW stars, who would you want to see as Christian grey in 50 Shades? And the Winner is? Stephen Amell Click Here To Vote for Stephen Ian Somerhalder Click Here To Vote for Ian Ian Somerhalder or Stephen Amell: Who should star in 50 Shades of Grey? Cast your vote for one of these two rumored picks for the role now! View Poll » Few have given us as much info to go on as these two. Stephen Amell revealing that he’s even had meetings about the role tells you he’s interested. Ian, meanwhile, has been enthusiastic when asked about his potential participation. Both guys clearly look the part, but only you can (fantasy) cast Mr. Grey. Vote for either Stephen Amell or Ian Somerhalder above! And comment below!
Amanda Bynes’ family is increasingly concerned about the (retired) actress and want to move her back to L.A. Of course, she has no interest in this. At issue? Her bizarre behavior from the moment she fled to NYC, and even prior to that, when she was involved in myriad traffic incidents in 2012. Lately, though, her antics have gone from lovably nutty to weirdly worrisome. The cheek piercings , the eviction, the Tweet about Drake murdering her vagina … all of this has family and friends growing “concerned for her welfare.” Her West Coast-based family wants her to move out of the Big Apple, but she refuses , which makes it difficult for them to step in and help. Still, Amanda’s family is willing to do whatever it takes, reportedly. They might want consider taking the LAX-JFK red eye tonight.
Paul Jolley got the boot from American Idol on Thursday night . But if viewers were surprised by the result, this aspiring singer says he most definitely was not. “I had a moment this morning when I woke up and I realized like, ‘this is what is going to happen,'” Jolly told reporters not long after Ryan Seacrest made the announcement. Jolley is taking a very positive view of the situation, however. “I’ve realized that it’s only a stepping stone and this is only the beginning and there’s a lot more things that I want to do with my career then just American Idol,” he said. Jolley’s final performance was of the Beatles’ classic ” Eleanor Rigby .” And even though the judges didn’t love it, and viewers clearly were against it, Paul says he has no regrets. “I wanted people to feel the emotion – someone died in this song. During the beginning of the song, everyone feels alone, no one’s ever appreciated and no one should ever feel that way and everyone should know, big or small… that’s why I sang it the way I sang it. “I wanted the emotion to come across that way and I feel like I did and I’m very proud of myself.” Do you think Jolley deserved the boot this week? Yes, but he had a great run! No, it should have been Amber! No, it should have been someone else! View Poll »
Britney Spears’ rumored boyfriend David Lucado can drop “rumored” from his title. The duo was not shy about showing their affection for one another when they were seen out and about in Thousand Oaks, Calif., on Friday, doin’ some shopping. Walking across the parking lot at The Oaks, the pair laughed and held hands – their first known-on-film PDA and one clearly designed as a coming-out of sorts. “She was here with her guy and she shopped for quite a while,” an onlooker says of the ex -X Factor judge. “She looked good! They were just casual and normal .” Britney Spears rocked a black-and-pink fitted frock with brown sandals and a pair of gold-rimmed aviator sunglasses, while David Lucado was his casual, cool self. The pop superstar’s new man is reportedly just a regular guy. He works at a law firm and does not have any show business ties or money to speak of. So, in short, he’s perfect? “He’s a good boy. He’s from a good family,” a family source says of the Virginia native, Spears’ first beau since she called off her engagement to Jason Trawick. “David grew up on a farm. He does alright for himself but he is just very nice and down to earth. What you see is what you get. He’s into restoring old cars and golf.” And apparently Britney Spears.
My name is Bethany and this is my Bieber experience. I’ve been supporting Justin for over 4 years now and in all honesty like Justin says in Baby, “I never thought that this day would come” and I never thought the day would come. Basically I already bought tickets to see Justin on the 4th March, I tried to get meet and greets then but I had no luck. It was on Ticketmaster and the website said over capacity. I kept trying and I got nothing, so instead I decided I want to go to the show even if I got the worse seats in the arena, I’m going. I searched for a normal ticket and I managed to get block 111 which was such an amazing view. I was so happy I cried because I couldn’t believe I was going to see the person I loved so badly again. A few months after I was still so excited that the Believe tour was getting closer and closer and I was going to be in the same building as Justin. T hen my mum got an e-mail from Bieberfever saying that due to high demand, Justin was releasing tickets for a 4th and final show at the O2 arena. The tickets would go on sale at 9:00 a.m. on Friday the 9th November. I asked my mum if again I could try for M&G and she said yes, but if I got it, it would be my Christmas present. I would rather meet Justin and never get Christmas or birthday presents ever again. The next morning I tried to buy the VIP package. My mum got an e-mail receipt and it was all real, I was going to meet Justin Drew Bieber, the love of my life! I was shaking and crying and thought I was going to physically be sick because nothing like this happens to me. I couldn’t thank my mum enough for paying for it and if it wasn’t for her, I wouldn’t of got them. On the 8th March I got to the arena got my wristband and everything. I got the the curtain and the man asked to see my wristband and I showed him. He said, “You’re having a single picture?” and I just nodded as I couldn’t speak knowing the person I love so much was just behind a curtain. A few seconds later the security opened the curtain and told me to walk in. There he was. As I walked in, Justin was staring at me and smiling. Everything around me was a blur. I remember there being loads of Justin’s crew in the room watching him. Hell, for all I know Jaden Smith, or any famous person could of been in there but I could not tell you because honestly the only person I saw was Justin. I carried on walking down to him but his bodyguard told me to stop, and he put his arm in front of me. It was because Justin said something to Alfredo. The only reason I noticed Alfredo in there is because Justin said something to him. Then Justin finished what he was saying and looked at me as I walked down to him. The first thing I said to him was, “Can you please sign my ticket?” and Justin went to take it but his bodyguard put his hand in front of me and was like, “Justin Bieber cannot sign anything.” I looked up and Justin was staring at me and he looked so upset and he said, “I’m really sorry” and it actually broke my heart how genuinely sorry he was about the situation. When I looked up, he was already staring at me it was the best feeling in the world. He was staring into my eyes. Like he new I existed. No picture of Justin could ever prove to anybody how beautiful he really is. No word of a lie he looked like an angel. Then he said to me, “Shall we take the picture?” and I was like “YES,” and so I moved to the side and wrapped my arms around him and held onto him as tightly as I could. I was holding my entire world in my arms. It was crazy. Just before we took the picture I said, “My name’s Beth” because no one normally tells him there name so I thought it is realistically my only chance to ever meet him. When the photo was done I didn’t let go of him for a bit and instead I asked for a hug and he said, “Of course!” and hugged me. Then we just stared at each other for like 5 seconds, and then his bodyguard said, “You have to leave now” but I didn’t move. I quickly said to Justin, “I love you so much, you’re my everything.” He said back to me, “Thank you, I love you too Sweetie” and I was just like ajsiddscsvsda on the inside. I can’t believe that I can actually write about meeting Justin, and even though it happened, I got a picture and I have photos of the concert, there is no way it seems real. I met the boy who sings One Time, who I have loved for ages. Who does so much for charity but nobody cares about that because they always bring him down on the news and in the press. I’m so glad that I had the opportunity to meet Justin and it is never going to seem real, even though it happened. I want to thank Justin for making all this possible even when he feels the worst and he thinks he can’t continue anymore. Beliebers will never leave Justin I wish he would realize that. We love him too much. He makes mistakes but so does everyone. He is human (even if he looked too perfect and doll-like to be) at the end of the day. He acknowledges his mistakes and learns from them. I’m so proud of him for making my day, when I’m not feeling the best or I’m upset, I can always listen to his music or watch his videos and I am happy again. He is the nicest person in the world and I don’t know how people can say some of the things they say about him. He has accomplished more than most likely any of you will in your life in a matter of days. I want to thank my mum for getting the ticket and not freaking out and having a panic attack like me. I want to thank God because I think none of this would of happened without God’s help. I met the one I love and my whole world on Friday the 8th March 2013, and I’m proud I can say that. -@bethanyhorne_ Continued here: My name is Bethany and this is my Bieber experience. I’ve…
A New Jersey resident named Frank Dietl has sued Dr. Oz because he claims an insomnia cure recommended by the talk show host left him with third-degree burns. The remedy – titled “knap-sack heated rice footsie” – was outlined by Oz on April 17, 2012. It asks the patient to fill a pair of socks with uncooked rice; heat them up via microwave; and then place said socks on one’s feet. Oz did warn viewers to be careful with the temperature of the socks, but Dietl claims they burned him nonetheless. According to The Associated Press, he has therefore filed a lawsuit Manhattan State Supreme Court. There’s been no response yet from anyone at The Dr. Oz Show . But Oz clearly has an effect on his viewers: Oprah’s good friend was recently named one of the year’s top 10 most influential celebrities by Forbes .
Don’t be surprised if the whole Ben Affleck for Senator? media frenzy gets revived in a few years. I just read Deadline’s report that Warner Bros. has closed a deal for Nathaniel Philbrick’s historical tale, Bunker Hill: A City, A Siege, A Revolution , which will be published in April, and it sure sounds like a great project for a filmmaker who’s toyed with the idea of public office. Ben Affleck Running For Senate? You may remember that Affleck’s name came up last December as a potential replacement for Massachusetts Senator John Kerry’s seat when President Obama appointed Kerry Secretary of State. Affleck, who was out promoting Argo for awards season didn’t exactly deny the speculation at first. When asked about his potential candidacy by Bob Schieffer on Face the Nation , his reply was, “One never knows.” But then, on Christmas Eve, Affleck wrote on his Facebook page : “I love Massachusetts and our political process, but I am not running for office,” although he added that he would continue to be active with the Eastern Congo Initiative, a charity he founded to promote peaceful development. Who knows if Massachusetts will even need a candidate if — and when — the movie adaptation of Bunker Hill hits cineplexes, but it certainly has the trappings of a Lincoln -style movie with one exception: Affleck, unlike Steven Spielberg , has got the juice to seal the deal on a Best Picture win and, after he was snubbed by the Academy for Argo, will probably be a shoo-in for future Best Director nominations. About Bunker Hill : Ben Affleck’s New Film Project Here’s how Deadline’s Mike Fleming Jr. describes Philbrick’s story: Affleck, who until Argo had directed movies in the Boston backdrop where he grew up, is going home again as Bunker Hill is hailed as the battle that lit the fuse for the American Revolution in 1775. The unease between Bostonians and British troops turned violent after the Boston Tea Party, when violent sieges erupted in Lexington and Concord and a British blockade led to outright war in the Battle of Bunker Hill, a bloody clash that united the colonies and started the war for independence. The story is told from a group of participants, including a 33-year-old physician named Joseph Warren, who becomes a leader of the Patriot cause; Paul Revere, George Washington, British General Thomas Gage, and others. From Bunker Hill to Capitol Hill? With Affleck, it’s not out of the realm. [ Deadline ] More Ben Affleck Senate Run News: Ben Affleck Is Not Senate Bound [UPDATED] Ben Affleck For Senator? He And His Rep Aren’t Denying It Follow Frank DiGiacomo on Twitter . Follow Movieline on Twitter .
The former Mrs. Tom Cruise is enjoying her newfound freedom. From clothes. Katie Holmes goes topless and poses on the beach in a new ad campaign for the jewelry company IRIS, her long brown hair is blowing in the wind. There’s a diamond necklace in there somewhere, too, though we’ll forgive you if you initially missed it when you first laid eyes upon this photo: This risque ad is a far cry from anything we’ve seen from her in years … if at all. One random Katie Holmes topless scene from The Gift notwithstanding. “She is more confident than ever,” a friend of hers said recently. You won’t hear any real arguments from THG, that’s for sure. Check out more photos of the 34-year-old modeling IRIS:
The former Mrs. Tom Cruise is enjoying her newfound freedom. From clothes. Katie Holmes goes topless and poses on the beach in a new ad campaign for the jewelry company IRIS, her long brown hair is blowing in the wind. There’s a diamond necklace in there somewhere, too, though we’ll forgive you if you initially missed it when you first laid eyes upon this photo: This risque ad is a far cry from anything we’ve seen from her in years … if at all. One random Katie Holmes topless scene from The Gift notwithstanding. “She is more confident than ever,” a friend of hers said recently. You won’t hear any real arguments from THG, that’s for sure. Check out more photos of the 34-year-old modeling IRIS:
I first noticed this Kimberley Garner chick earlier this month , and after this awesome bikini tweet, I’ve taken an even bigger liking to her. In fact, I’ve decided I’m going to make her my new Twitter girlfriend. So go follow her and be sure to let her know the Tuna sent you. I’m sure she’ll be as thrilled to hear the good news as I was to see this picture.
