Katie Holmes was a good drone and went to visit her stage boyfriend Tom Cruise because he ordered her to. She luckily wore tight pants, because despite selling her soul to the devil that is scientology, and ore importantly to one of scientology’s human representative, she’s still got a little sex appeal…sex appeal Tom Cruise probably doesn’t see as he stands awkwardly next to her…because the first rule behind being a Scientologist is being gay. Here are the pics of this hip grabbin’ as you fake laugh as your wife puts in her contractual obligated time for good times.
Before getting in the ring with Hugh Jackman, check out our handy guide. By Eric Ditzian Hugh Jackman and Evangeline Lilly in “Real Steel” Photo: DreamWorks Shawn Levy was in the midst of editing “Date Night,” the Steve Carell and Tina Fey-starring comedy, when an unlikely call came his way: Steven Spielberg wanted Levy to helm “Real Steel,” a futuristic action flick about boxing robots. No matter that Levy had made his name capturing Ashton Kutcher making sure what happened in Vegas stayed in Vegas and Ben Stiller running through a magical museum. Spielberg wanted him, Levy had always wanted to make a sports movie, and so a new phase in his career began. That fresh cinematic direction hit theaters Friday with Hugh Jackman in the starring role and the #1 spot at the weekend box office virtually assured. Pretty nice work for a new guy. To fully understand how it all came together, let’s flash back to 2009 to learn everything there is to know about “Real Steel”: Training Spielberg, a producer on the film, signed Levy up for the directing gig, but at that point in ’09, they hadn’t nailed down who would play Charlie Kenton, a down-on-his-luck ex-boxer in a future where machines now do the fighting and in which Charlie and his estranged son Max (Dakota Goyo) build a robot who just might be able to be a contender. Think “Rocky,” or maybe another Sylvester Stallone flick, “Over the Top.” Or, as many have scoffed, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots on the big screen. But the film is actually based on a short story by Richard Matheson, whose work has given rise to “I Am Legend,” among other Hollywood fare. That was a pretty good pedigree for Jackman, who entered into talks to play Charlie that October and officially signed on the next month . “Real Steel,” Levy said the next spring, is “a weird amalgam [of influences]. What it’s not is “Transformers” or “Terminator.” There’s definitely shades of that ‘Rocky’ paradigm. There’s shades of “Paper Moon,” in that it is a father/child road movie. And it’s really kind of a redemption movie. It’s got some humor, but it’s definitely not a comedy. It’s got a lot of action, really kind of muscular action, and a lot of … heart.” Entering the Ring Filming kicked off in June with co-stars Anthony Mackie (a boxing promoter) and Evangeline Lilly (um, just a friend of Charlie’s) coming along for the ride. The first look at the flick appeared just as filming began in the summer of ’10, showing off both slick futuristic robots and gritty dystopian environs. The first trailer had an undeniable “Transformers” vibe, despite Levy’s assurances that his movie is an entirely different (robotic) beast. But the comparison is hardly a negative one, especially considering the billions that Michael Bay’s franchise has garnered. And audiences were responding well — so well that Disney reportedly kick-started work on a sequel this past April. The Big Fight As October approached and another trailer appeared — this one focusing less on the “Transformers” actions and more on the “Paper Moon” emotion — we debuted a picture of the “Real Steel” boxing ring as part of our Fall Movie Preview and chatted with Levy, who spoke at length about his motion-capture robots. “This is motion capture with real fighters in a real ring, consulting in the ring with me and Sugar Ray [Leonard], wailing on each other in full contact,” he told us. “We took that captured fight as data and we converted it into robot avatars. That was a big thing. To do the movie as mo-cap instead of animation was a big choice. Mo-cap allows the director to direct a performance; it’s not left to the imagination of an animator that sometimes you don’t even meet. It was huge. Every day we were making sure the robots were cool-looking in terms of design and full-contact fighting.” So, sure, there’s a ton of brawling, but as Jackman told us at the red-carpet premiere recently, there’s also a ton of heart. “A lot people [say], “What is it, Rock ‘Em Sock ‘Em Robots?” But it’s got a lot of heart,” he said. “This movie is really about the relationships of everyone involved, and I think it’s going to surprise people. I saw it with my mother-in-law, my wife and my kids at the same screening, and they all were crying at one point, laughing, and they really got into it.” Check out everything we’ve got on “Real Steel.” For breaking news, celebrity columns, humor and more — updated around the clock — visit MTVMoviesBlog.com .
We honestly didn’t know that Sacha Baron Cohen and his wife Isla Fischer had put in enough work to be living like this. But somewhere between Bruno, Ali G, Borat, Talladega Nights and Madagascar checks, he managed to cop this cozy spot for his family in Hollywood Hills. Now that they’ve relocated to a bigger spread in the Laurel Canyon, Sacha and Isla have had this spot on the market for about a year. Last year it was listed for $2.9million but was available to rent at just $11,995. Now they’ve put it back up for rent for the reduced price of $10,995. That’s not too hard to rock, right? Check the pages below and see if this crib is worth the price.
“Bottom line, and not that this is any of your fucking business weirdos, but my wife and I want to start a family and we ABSOLUTELY CANNOT have an animal that shits all over the house. Sorry. If you are a parent you will understand. And if not, that probably explains why you have such a hard on for cats. Just sayin’.” And that, Internet, is why Moneyball star Chris Pratt gave up his 15-year-old cat Bella for adoption on Twitter . The actor ultimately gave Bella to a Twitter user named Meghan who is a “perfectly reasonable, sweet and friendly cat lover.” Pratt’s wife is What’s My Number? star Anna Faris. [ ChrisPratt.com ]
Ashton Kutcher may not be making Demi Moore very happy these days, but the actor is a tabloid editor’s walking and humping fantasy. First, Us Weekly reported the details of the star’s alleged hot tub threesome in San Diego, which included rumored mistress Sara Leal and a friend. Now, three other gossip rags are getting in on the action, proving the following, supposed scoops: In Touch Weekly claims that Leal is having Kutcher’s love child. That’s what happens when you have “unsafe sex” in the “car & house,” we suppose. There’s a lesson to be learned there, kids. Star Magazine , which has been on Ashton’s cheating tail since last year, says it is in possession of photos that prove Kutcher slept with Leal. They were reportedly taken inside the San Diego penthouse where the immoral deed was done. Life & Style , meanwhile, puts a different spin on the affair. It quotes a friend who says Kutcher separated from Moore in September, before any reported infidelity took place, because Demi had gone back to the bottle. “Demi had been sober for a long time – decades – but recently it’s gotten bad,” the insider says . “Ashton loves her, but he can’t stick around and watch her do this to herself… He may have fooled around with this girl, but his wife is his priority. Ashton’s trying to deal with Demi’s problems.” So, which tale do you believe? Take your time, think about it – and know that THG will be here with the latest breaking news and chatter regarding everything related to Ashton Kutcher and his possibly wandering penis.
‘That’s rap music,’ Roc mogul tells MTV News of any subliminal lyrical jabs between him and the Young Money Captain. By Steven Roberts, with reporting by Rob Markman Jay-Z and Lil Wayne Photo: Kevin Mazur/ WireImage and Kevin Winter/Getty Imag NEW YORK — Jay-Z has a lot going on right now. The rap mogul is expecting his first child with his wife Beyonc
Is this woman single-handedly bringing down the value of posh Los Angeles homes with her ‘Star Map’ shenanigans??? Her name is Linda Welton, and she was on the corner of Sunset and Carolwood Drive long before Michael Jackson arrived. She remembers well the days when he stood on a balcony of the rented chateau-style mansion and tossed autographed pillows to screaming fans. She remembers that he ordered pizzas for them and that his father, Joe Jackson, would come visiting but wouldn’t be let in. She also remembers the hordes that descended in June 2009, when Jackson died on the eve of his comeback concert tour. …A third-generation purveyor of the dishy tourist maps, Welton has good reason to be skittish. The owners of the mansion, fashion executive Hubert Guez and his wife, Roxanne, have taken her to court. The homeowners filed suit in June, calling Welton’s Star Maps business “a highly visible eyesore” and charging that she is tanking their property value. They are asking a judge for an injunction kicking the Star Maps lady off the corner. A hearing has been set for October 11 before Judge Gerald Rosenberg in Santa Monica, according to the court file. Welton’s family has sold Star Maps from the corner since the 1930s — long before such things as tour buses, paparazzi and TMZ. They survived past attempts to shut them down or make them move. And Welton has long been a Michael Jackson fan — so much so that she traveled the 90 minutes to Santa Barbara a dozen times to attend his 2005 child molestation trial. She celebrated when he was acquitted. Although she may be a nuisance to the neighbors, Melton is not a money-hungry, celeb-stalker out to harrass people. She’s stil a huge fan enraptured with MJ and his music. When speaking about the Jackson’s mansion where she sits selling her ‘Star Maps’ she says: “It came alive in a way no other place came alive through the years of map selling or that kind of thing,” she says. “It’s Tourist Central. Really, nobody lived there except Sean Connery, a while ago.” The fans came because Jackson engaged them, she said. And then there was the live music that poured out of the house every time Jackson practiced in his studio, which was often. “We all heard the music that came out from behind those walls,” Welton said. “So a lot of fans would park their cars here. They were trying to hear the music, but they didn’t really tell a whole lot of people because they didn’t want Michael to stop playing. So we had the time of our lives. This was actually the biggest thrill we’ll ever have. The music was absolutely beautiful.” The bougie a$$ white folks neighbors in the community contend that Melton is nothing but a pain in the cakes. “It is unpleasant and inconvenient to constantly be forced to navigate illegally stopped traffic in front of the plaintiffs’ home and to be daily and frequently forced to view defendant’s business activity,” the lawsuit states. The couple is trying to sell the mansion and, the lawsuit charges, Welton’s presence is hurting their chances. “The property is made unattractive,” the suit charges. “Potential buyers are bothered upon approach by the quite visible and annoying constant illegal stopping and/or parking of cars in front of the home that would otherwise be on a quiet residential street.” Melton say’s her family has been sued several times over the years. However the Supreme Court of California’s 1978 decision that ruled a city ordinance unconstitutional helped them maintain a family business that has prospered for over 40 years. What do you think of Ms. Melton and her business? Is she infringing on the rights of the the homeowners in the neighborhood or just living the American dream?? Source
We’ve seen a million rumors about Ashton and Demi’s impending divorce, which they’ve denied, but the proof is in the pudding. Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are no longer following each other on Twitter!!! Duh duh duhhhhh! Ashton is following 600 people (with half of the world’s population following him), but he’s unfollowed his wife? Ouch. Of course, no clue as to when exactly this happened but it does seem like an ominous sign, don’t you think? So the question on everyone’s mind: who divorces first? Ashton and Demi or Will and Jada?
Ron Artest aka Metta World Peace is defending his wife Kimsha after she allegedly put Shaunie O’Neal on blast via Facebook yesterday. Metta World Peace (I can’t!!)took to his Twitter page to shut down any rumors it may have started or bad blood it might’ve shed (and trust, it did,because Evelyn went in, but I’ll get to that later). According to necolebitchie.com , who posted the original story yesterday, Metta said: My wife is not [on] Facebook The media is reporting. She loves shaunie oneal and all the cast on basketball show. Don’t believe any negative comments you here about Kimsha Artest. She is happy to be working with viacom and vh1. Kimsha Artest does not like drama so that’s why yal have not seen her on the show. She doesn’t want to be seen representing females falsely. @kimshaartest is happy on the show and is staying out of drama. Follow her here. She has no drama with shaunie or anyone…. Kimsha Artest on Facebook is fake. I will not post her real fb. But that one is fake!! Now back to Evelyn… Evelyn took to twitter to respond to Kimsha’s statement, and of course home girl went in!! Ev tweeted: #POW!!!
Tareq Salahi has “gone through so many emotions” since his wife Michaele Salahi and Neal Schon ran off together, he doesn’t even know where to start. But trust us, he’ll talk you through every step as he picks up the pieces. During a press conference for Celebrity Fight Night: An Alki David FilmOn Production , in which he’ll be throwing down, Tareq spoke about why he’s getting involved in celebrity boxing and, of course, Michaele ditching him. “After Michaele abandoned our home and our marriage, the house was just empty,” he explained. “I think it’s very good for the heart and the mind.” “I’ve gone through so many emotions from sadness and crying, ust trying to understand what went wrong with the marriage and her double life.” Asked whether money played a role in their split, Tareq said : “Yes, I think that played a part in it because here is the thing. We all have – in marriages, in relationships – we all have to have conversations about money and paying bills. So let’s say you have a pot of money sitting there.” “Well, Michaele would say, ‘I want to go to plastic surgery on my lips, face and boobs,’ versus, ‘Well we got to pay the mortgage!’ I chose the house.” “If she is going to say I am controlling, I will own up to that because if she is going to turn around and say I am being controlling over money, then yeah, let’s keep the house over boobs. You know what I am saying? Am I right? It is what it is.” Tareq says he’s still trying to figure out what went wrong. “I just don’t understand how anyone can run away from a home and turn their back on what I considered a beautiful marriage. She wasn’t just my lover. She was my best friend. So, who does that and who flaunts it? It’s disgusting.” “Who does that? Nobody does that. It’s a disgraceful, disgusting thing that they’ve done … The rocker guy sent a picture of his penis. Well, that’s why I’m fighting.” “I’m fighting for anybody that’s been cheated on.” Amen, brother.
