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Then + Now: Malcolm-Jamal Warner from 'The Cosby Show'

Britt Hayes — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:53:40 +0000

You remember Malcolm-Jamal Warner as one of your favorite big brothers on TV’s ‘The Cosby Show,’ but where did he go later on? Then: Warner auditioned to play Theo Huxtable, only son of Heathcliff Huxtable (Bill Cosby) on ‘The Cosby Show,’ on the very last day of the nationwide search for an actor to fill [...]

Katy Perry Reaches Ultimatum With Parents After 'Devil Child' Comments

Amy Sciarretto — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:45:33 +0000

Katy Perry is said to have issued an ultimatum with her hardcore religious fundamentalist parents in hopes of renewing their relationship. She was previously slapped with the “devil child” label by her father Keith Hudson, who claimed he wept for his daughter and her generation for worshipping the wrong things. But despite the comment, the [...]

So Janet Jackson Is a Billionaire Now

Ryan Anderson — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:16:55 +0000

This year Janet Jackson finally joined the billionaires club -- and if you think it's only because her new husband, retail mogul Wissam Al Mana, is stupid rich, think again.

Janet earned her own billion thanks to a string of successful albums, tours, and the occasional (cringe-worthy) acting role.

Jim Carrey GIFs For Every Situation

Emerald Catron — Fri, 24 May 2013 10:06:35 +0000

Good old Jim Carrey. Always there for you when you need an over-the-top reaction GIF. Don’t believe us? See what we mean. When your nemesis gets a promotion When you pull off a great prank When the guilt becomes too much How it really feels watching a little kid try to read When you go [...]

Amanda Bynes Arrested in NYC After Tossing a Bong Out Her Apartment Window

Shauna Wright — Fri, 24 May 2013 09:54:58 +0000

The Amanda Bynes saga took another bizarre turn late Thursday night, when the troubled actress was arrested in her NYC apartment — after throwing a bong out the window of her apartment on the 36th floor. TMZ reports a neighbor of the 27-year-old Bynes called the cops about a “disorderly person,” and when the officers [...]

Bruno Mars Rumored for 'American Idol' Judge Spot

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 23 May 2013 21:52:35 +0000

The latest pop star rumored to be desired — not to mention ideal — for a spot on the soon-to-be-revamped ‘American Idol‘ judging panel is none other than Bruno Mars. It’s largely believed that Keith Urban, Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey will be one-and-done judges, replaced with a new look panel installed for Season 13 [...]

Skylar Astin, Britney Spears, Donald Faison + More in Celebrity Tweets of the Day

Ryan Anderson — Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:56 +0000

Today (May 16) celebrities experienced continued dental woes, craved breakfast, drew blanks, celebrated anniversaries, rah-rah’d and went bug-eyed. First up, Skylar Astin just wasn’t creative today. Can’t think of anything to tweet so I guess I won’t post anyth– — Skylar Astin (@SkylarAstin) May 16, 2013 Britney Spears was celebrating an anniversary that will [...]

Angelina Jolie Had a Double Mastectomy

Jessica Sager — Tue, 14 May 2013 12:36:10 +0000

Angelina Jolie: actress, director, philanthropist. And now, breast cancer activist. Jolie revealed in a self-penned New York Times piece that she recently underwent a double mastectomy, shocking and awing the world — and drawing possibly more attention than ever to the illness and to women’s health as a whole. The Oscar winner revealed that the [...]

Nicki Minaj Responds to 'Idol' Exit Rumors, Randy Jackson Quits

Gina Vespa — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:24:14 +0000

Earlier today (May 9), we learned that ‘American Idol’ producers reportedly plan to replace judges Nicki Minaj, Randy Jackson, Mariah Carey and Keith Urban with a new set of panelists next season due to low ratings. Never one to bite her tongue, Minaj responded to the rumors and Jackson confirmed that he has, in fact, decided to call it quits.

Prince Harry Proposes, 'Teen Mom' Stars Run Wild, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton Are Knocked Up + More in This Week's Tabloids

Kathy Landin — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:32:20 +0000

We read Life & Style, Us Weekly, National Enquirer, OK! and Star this week for you. No applause necessary.

And what did we learn? Khloe Kardashian won’t take off her bikini, Kate Middleton’s baby bump has been out posing for pictures, Clint Eastwood is divorcing an alien, Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton are spawning, the Kardashians' deep, dark secret of being a totally fake family is out -- and all kinds of other really real stuff you’d have to read to believe.

Gwyneth Paltrow Style Breakdown – What's Right, What's Wrong, and How to Fix It

Amy Sciarretto — Thu, 09 May 2013 12:07:32 +0000

Gwyneth Paltrow caused a brouhaha at the 'Iron Man 3' premiere, going commando in a really ugly dress that was trying to be fashion-forward. (She even acknowledged that it was a mistake.)

PEOPLE's selection for the Most Beautiful Woman in the World is often a red carpet "do," and she does have signatures that often work for her -- but they are certainly not failproof.

Pink Brings Daughter Willow on Stage for First Time

Kat Lee — Wed, 08 May 2013 23:32:52 +0000

It looks as though Pink‘s daughter Willow is itching to follow in her mother’s footsteps! At the ‘Try’ songstress’ latest concert in Frankfurt, Germany her almost 2-year-old daughter saw mom performing in front of thousands on stage and wanted a piece of the action! Pink was busy busting her butt on stage singing ‘Leave Me [...]

Robert Downey Jr. Surprises a Bunch of Kids at an 'Iron Man 3′ Charity Screening [VIDEO]

Ryan Anderson — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 20:40:38 +0000

A group of children who helped out in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy got a special surprise during an advanced ‘Iron Man 3′ screening on Monday, April 29, when star Robert Downey Jr. showed up to thank them for their hard work. The 39 kids, members of the New York City Police Athletic League who [...]

Jon Bon Jovi's Son, Jesse Bongiovi, May Walk on to Notre Dame's Football Team

Joe Student — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:30:30 +0000

In a development that's sure to launch a million bad 'Livin' On A Prayer' puns from members of the sports media, Jesse Bongiovi, the son of rock star Jon Bon Jovi, intends to walk on to the footba

Johnny Depp Reveals That His Dream Role Would Be to Play … Carol Channing

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:58:20 +0000

Actor and universal hottie Johnny Depp was promoting his newest film 'The Lone Ranger' (in which he plays Native American Tonto because what could go wrong there?) when he was asked whom he'd like to play in his next movie.

After a pause, Depp admitted that he'd love to portray actress, singer and comedienne Carol Channing.

No, we didn't make that up. Our imaginations are good but they aren't that good.

Katherine Jackson Worried Debbie Rowe Might Reveal Michael Didn't Actually Father His Kids

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 12:47:35 +0000

Michael Jackson's mother Katherine is currently in the midst of a wrongful death suit against tour promoter AEG Live, which she claims was responsible for the death of her son because the company hired embattled doctor Conrad Murray to look after him. But now she has something new to worry about.

Seems Debbie Rowe, Michael's ex-wife and the mother of his children Prince and Paris, is set to testify -- but lawyers are concerned she might say under oath that Michael is not the kids' biological father.

To the surprise of absolutely no one, of course.

Keanu Reeves Returns to Science Fiction with 'Passengers'

Damon Houx — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:15:44 +0000

It's been almost a decade since Keanu Reeves wrapped up 'The Matrix' trilogy, and over five years since his 'The Day the Earth Stood Still' remake, and in the interim Reeves has kept quiet. Sure, he's done some indie films, and produced a documentary, but he's been off the big screen for a while. But now he's signed on to star in 'Passengers,' which will return him to science fiction.

John Kerry + Droopy Dog – Celebrity Doppelgangers

Cassandra Rose — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 12:03:11 +0000

When presidential hopeful John Kerry first began making his rounds against George Bush in 2004, he reminded us a little bit of cartoon dog Huckleberry Hound. But now that Kerry has returned to the public eye as the US Secretary of State, we can't help but notice that he looks much more like another cartoon hound these days: Droopy Dog.

Lady Gaga Dissed By Yeah Yeah Yeahs Singer Karen O

Amy Sciarretto — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:55:01 +0000

Lady Gaga is no stranger to being dissed by fellow females who criticize her sound and style. It happens often even with artists signed to her label (Interscope). M.I.A. has taken shots at Ma Monster, and now, Yeah Yeah Yeahs' singer Karen O has slammed Gaga, saying that she lacks authenticity and originality. Ouch. Jealous much?

'Catching Fire' Trailer: Just When You Thought 'The Hunger Games' Was Over…

Nick Romano — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:07:00 +0000

The first 'Catching Fire' trailer has finally hit during the 2013 MTV Movie Awards, following a slew of Capitol Couture character posters and one "teaser-for-a-teaser trailer" that didn't reveal very much of anything (other than that Jennifer Lawrence's Katniss is still PO-ed for having almost died in 'The Hunger Games'). With no more lame flaming Mockingjay symbols, check out the first actual footage from the new sequel.