The numbers are in and, to the surprise of absolutely no one, Taylor Swift sold many albums over the past seven days. “Red” moved 1.2 million copies in its first week of release, the highest total for any CD since Eminem’s “The Eminem Show” in 2002. The album is also the first one to break the one-million mark since Lady Gaga and “Born This Way” in 2011, according to Billboard, and is the second-largest debut for a female artist ever, following the sale of 1.319 million copies of Britney Spears’ “Oops! …I Did It Again” in 2000. In other words: peeps love themselves some Taylor Swift! Swift, meanwhile, continues to promote the heck out of “Red.” She sang her breakout hit about never getting back together with a certain someone on Dancing with the Stars last night.
Cat Woman and Aaron Cross will take to the Saturday Night Live stage next month. The iconic sketch comedy show announced today that Anne Hathaway and Jeremy Renner will host the program’s November 10 and November 17 episodes, respectively. It will mark the actor’s first time as emcee and Hathaway’s third go-around. Joining the Les Miserables star will be musical guest Rihanna (in promotion of her album ” Unapologetic “), while Adam Levine and Maroon 5 will join Renner. Louis C.K., meanwhile hosts this Saturday and has filmed a few hilarious promos for the installment. Watch them below: Louis C.K. SNL Promos
Damn. Looks like Weight Watchers is paying off for one former pop singer! Jessica Simpson, her massive boobs and her adorable family all got dressed up for Halloween this year, as the 34-year old new mother Tweeted a shot of herself as a wench along with the basic caption: Happy Halloween! Simpson has been struggling with her figure since giving birth to little Maxwell a few months ago, but it’s rather clear she’s been losing weight . The busty blonde looks great. As for the outfit, however? Eh. Can’t say it’s one of our favorite Halloween costumes worn by celebrities this week.
Also in Friday afternoon’s round-up of news briefs, newcomers Hotel Transylvania and Looper are tracking strong in the weekend box office. And two new titles are heading to theaters. Terrence Malick’s To The Wonder Headed to U.S. Theaters The film starring Ben Affleck, Olga Kurylenko, Rachel McAdams and Javier Bardem is the story of Marina (Kurylenko) and Neil (Affleck), who meet in France and move to Oklahoma to start a life together, where problems soon arise. While Marina makes the acquaintance of a priest and fellow exile (Bardem), who is struggling with his vocation, Neil renews a relationship with a childhood sweetheart, Jane (McAdams). Bold and lyrical, the film is a moving, gorgeously shot exploration of love in its many forms. Magnolia Pictures, which picked up U.S. rights to the Terrence Malick-directed feature, plans a 2013 theatrical release. Generation Um… Heads to U.S. and Canadian Theaters The film is set at the end of another night out sets the stage for an intimate unfolding of the relationships John, Violet and Mia have, with each other and the city around them. As the day fades into night, secrets are revealed, compromises are made, loneliness is acknowledged, laughter is cherished, lies are dispelled and disappointment is dealt with – and the unusual circumstance that binds these three late-night characters together comes into focus. Phase 4 Films which picked up U.S. and Canadian rights to the film plans a Spring 2013 release. Around the ‘net… Andrew Garfield and Marc Webb Head for Spider-Man Sequel Garfield will return as Peter Parker and Marc Webb will direct the Columbia Pictures sequel set for May 2014. Emma Stone is in talks about a possible return. The next installment will be released on 3-D, Deadline reports . Fox Searchlight Eyeing Natalie Portman for Jackie Kennedy Drama The specialty division handled Portman’s Oscar turn in Black Swan . The Noah Oppenheimer scripted drama follows the former first lady in the immediate assassination aftermath of John F. Kennedy, Deadline reports . Sony’s Hotel Transylvania Tracking Solid $30M Weekend Hotel Transylvania and newcomer Looper are off to a stung start, with the latter tracking at $18 – 20 million. Maggie Gyllenhaal and Viola Davis starrer, Won’t Back Down , however, may only cross $5 million, THR reports .
Thor actress Jaimie Alexander was sidelined after something on set of the Marvel sequel went wrong, Thor: The Dark World . “Today I sustained a pretty horrible injury,” Tweeted the erstwhile superhuman warrioress Lady Sif on Monday. “I’m lucky I’m not paralyzed. Thank you (with all of my heart) to those who’ve looked after me.” Alexander kept her Twitter following updated as she underwent treatment for the as-yet undisclosed injury. Already in recovery mode and my spirits are high. I'll be back kicking ass as Lady Sif in no time! It can only get better from here on out!— Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) September 24, 2012 Feeling better today! Speedy recovery taking place! Off to see another specialist. A smile on my face 🙂 Thank you for all the love! XO— Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) September 25, 2012 Received great news today! Meds are kicking in. Awesome funny nurses here at the hospital. Physio tomorrow. All good. #HappySif #Thankful — Jaimie Alexander (@JaimieAlexander) September 25, 2012 The athletic Alexander reprises her role as Thor’s fellow Asgardian Sif in the November 13 pic. She Tweeted today that she was scheduled to be discharged from the hospital. Speedy recovery! [ @JaimeAlexander via Next Movie ]
Jack Osbourne and fiancee Lisa Stelly, are new parents, having welcomed a daughter into the world. Congratulations on the arrival of their baby girl! Her name: Pearl Osbourne arrived weighing 8 pounds and 6 ounces, according to a Hello magazine tweet that was re-tweeted by Jack and then other sites. “Well @lisamarstelly is supposed to give birth to our baby tomorrow,” the 25-year-old father tweeted last week. Guess Pearl knew how to be fashionably late! “Still pregnant,” the 26-year-old new (but exasperated) mama tweeted Friday. “Apparently I made too lovely of a home int here! #overit #comeonbaby.” But at last, she made it. “Thank you all so much for your congratulations but they realy [sic] should be gonig to @lisamarstelly & @mrjacko! I am one proud Auntie!” added his sister Kelly Osbourne. “Today I witnessed my first grandchild being born, life changing experience,” tweeted Jack’s mother, Sharon Osbourne. “She is an angel.” Ozzy Osbourne has four other grandchildren, as well. Jack got engaged to Lisa Stelly in the fall of last year. Congratulations to all!
Victoria Beckham has always been stylish, but she can now add award-winning designer to her lengthy resume after the 2011 British Fashion Awards in London. Posh beat out other big names like Tom Ford, Burberry and Stella McCartney for Best Designer Brand – not a small feat in such a broad, impressive style space. “We won!! Thank u so much to my amazing VB team!!!! Designer Brand of the Year at the British Fashion awards! X VB,” the mom of four Tweeted of the win. A victorious Victoria Beckham poses with Marc Jacobs . McCartney, the famous designer daughter of Sir Paul McCartney, didn’t go home empty-handed Monday, with her label winning the coveted Red Carpet Award. However, the biggest win of the night went to Kate Middleton’s wedding dress designer, Sarah Burton of Alexander McQueen, who won Designer of the Year. Follow the link for a full list of 2011 British Fashion Award winners: Designer of the Year : Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen Designer Brand : Victoria Beckham New Establishment Award : Christopher Kane Menswear Designer : Kim Jones Accessory Designer : Charlotte Olympia Red Carpet Award : Stella McCartney Emerging Talent Award, Ready-To-Wear : Mary Katrantzou Emerging Talent Award, Menswear : Christopher Raeburn Emerging Talent Award, Accessories : Tabitha Simmons Model : Stella Tennant BFC Outstanding Achievement : Paul Smith Isabella Blow Award for Fashion Creator : Charlotte Gainsbury British Style Award : Alexa Chung
Maria Shriver, 55, also found time to remember those who died in the line of duty. “This weekend, I#39;m thinking of all who gave their life, and all the families who lost a loved one, in service to this great country,” she Tweeted Sunday. “You have our deepest gratitude and respect. God bless.” Memorial Day weekend was family time for Maria Shriver. “Nothing could be better than going to hit up the Malibu house,” her son Patrick, 17, Tweeted Saturday. His father, and Shriver#39;s estranged h
