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• Michael Jackson Does Not Approve
• Natalie Portman’s Snuggie & The Hot Links!
• 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival Opening Gala
• 2010 MTV Movie Awards Nominees List
• Jessica Simpson To Bobblehead Her Way Into ‘Entourage’
• Hollywood Happenings (5.12.10)
• Newsweek Feels Celebrity Wrath After ‘Bigot’ Article
• Miley Cyrus’ Dirty Dancing Video
• American Idol: Love is in the Air

Michael Jackson Does Not Approve Posted: 12 May 2010 11:12 PM PDT Remember when Michael Jackson would walk around with his kids in tow? How he would put masks and blankets over their faces? Well, he would not approve of this mess if he were around today. Am I wrong? The King of Pop wanted his children shielded from the paparazzi so that he could give them as normal of a life as possible. Now that he has passed away, some nefarious hacker has gotten into their Facebook and Photobucket accounts and have posted the following two videos. One features Paris Jackson saying, “Monkey please help”: Another shows Blanket acting out scenes from “Star Wars”: Pop Eater reports: According to the owner of the Youtube channel that these videos were posted on, “Some ‘fans’ got into one family member account (Facebook and Photobucket) and posted them on the Web. I have been told the account was public and then made private.” They are cute kids, but I don’t think Michael would have wanted this. Whoever got into their accounts has violated their privacy. But, on the other hand, it’s good to know from a fan’s point of view, that the children are doing well and acting like any other normal kids their ages. [Click thumbnails for a larger view] source: Once Isolated, Michael Jackson’s Kids Are Now on YouTube - [pop eater]

Natalie Portman’s Snuggie & The Hot Links! Posted: 12 May 2010 11:00 PM PDT Natalie Portman Hates Her Snuggie - City Rag Michael Jackson’s Kids Are On Youtube - Pop Eater Kim Kardashian Pimps Out Another Product - Amy Grindhouse Lady Gaga Is A 90-Year-Old Prostitute - Holy Moly Taylor Lautner Talks About Chicks - Hollywood Life The Super 8 Trailer Looks Amazing - F-Listed Rihanna Falls On Stage Again - Why Fame Matt Lauer Had An Affair? - Celebrity Smack Video Fix: Kate Nash - Do Wah Do - Popbytes Cameron Diaz Takes On Airport Security - ICYDK Can You Tell Which One Hulk Hogan Is Bangin’? - Litely Salted Kelly Brook Isn’t Wearing A Bra - The Superficial In Our Makeup Bag: Benefit Hoola Bronzer - College Candy Spencer Pratt Is Keeping Heidi In Prison - Yeeeah! OMG, Is He? NHL Star Paul Bissonnette - OMG Blog Rihanna’s Moonwalk Fail - Wonderwall First Look Of Jason Momoa As Conan - Tabloid Prodigy Christina Aguilera’s Batman Boy - Celebrity Baby Scoop Gloria Steinem Wants You Involved In Feminism - Zelda Lily Kendra Wilkinson & Hank Baskett Headed For Divorce - Anything Hollywood Sophie Turner Hangs With Real Models - Drunken Stepfather Charice Covers Justin Bieber’s ‘Baby’ - Hollywire Britney Spears Dumps Jason Trawick As Her Agent - Hollywood Dame Dana Plato's Son, Tyler Lambert, Commits Suicide - Gone Hollywood

63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival Opening Gala Posted: 12 May 2010 10:57 PM PDT Not even rain could dampen the mood as the 63rd Annual Cannes Film Festival kicked off tonight — but that didn’t keep the stars away! Kate Beckinsale, Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Salma Hayek, Eva Longoria, and others set the tone for plenty of glamour over the next 12 days of the festival. Kicking off opening night was the world premiere of Robin Hood, Ridley Scott’s take on the classic British folk hero starring Russell Crowe and Cate Blanchett as the titular outlaw and Maid Marian respectively. Among the highly anticipated films this year are Fair Game, which stars Penn and Watts and tells the story of CIA agent Valerie Plame; You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, directed by Woody Allen and starring Watts and Josh Brolin; Inside Job, a documentary about the global financial crisis narrated by Matt Damon; and Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps, starring Douglas and LaBeouf. Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, mainstays at the festival in recent years, won’t be attending. Pitt’s upcoming movie, Tree of Life, directed by Terence Malick, was eyeing Cannes for a premiere but was not completed in time. With some 3,000 journalists from about 80 countries jamming into the French Riviera for Wednesday’s start of the 63rd annual film festival, Allie is Wired is very proud to have been invited to attend. Be sure and watch for our coverage! Follow Allie on Twitter!

2010 MTV Movie Awards Nominees List Posted: 12 May 2010 01:14 PM PDT The nominations are in for this year’s MTV Movie Awards and we’ve got the full list! Check out the full list of nominations, of which has me thinking…Who thinks up these categories? Seriously. “BEST SCARED-AS-SH*T PERFORMANCE”???? But I do gotta give it to Jesse Eisenberg for that category, because “Zombieland” was an awesome movie. It’s like they designed that just for him. BEST MOVIE (voting stays live throughout the 2010 Movie Awards ceremony) Alice In Wonderland Avatar Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince The Hangover The Twilight Saga: New Moon BEST FEMALE PERFORMANCE Amanda Seyfried – Dear John Emma Watson – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Kristen Stewart – The Twilight Saga: New Moon Sandra Bullock – The Blind Side Zoe Saldana – Avatar BEST MALE PERFORMANCE Channing Tatum – Dear John Daniel Radcliffe – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince Robert Pattinson – The Twilight Saga: New Moon Taylor Lautner – The Twilight Saga: New Moon Zac Efron – 17 Again BEST BREAKOUT STAR Anna Kendrick – Up in the Air Chris Pine – Star Trek Gabourey Sidibe – Precious: Based on the Novel Push by Sapphire Logan Lerman – Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Quinton Aaron – The Blind Side Zach Galifianakis – The Hangover BEST COMEDIC PERFORMANCE Ben Stiller – Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian Bradley Cooper – The Hangover Ryan Reynolds – The Proposal Sandra Bullock – The Proposal Zach Galifianakis – The Hangover BEST VILLAIN Christoph Waltz – Inglourious Basterds Helena Bonham Carter – Alice In Wonderland Ken Jeong – The Hangover Stephen Lang – Avatar Tom Felton – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince BEST FIGHT Beyoncé Knowles vs. Ali Larter – Obsessed Hugh Jackman and Liev Schreiber vs. Ryan Reynolds – X-Men Origins: Wolverine Logan Lerman vs. Jake Abel – Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief Robert Downey Jr. vs. Mark Strong – Sherlock Holmes Sam Worthington vs. Stephen Lang – Avatar BEST KISS Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson – The Twilight Saga: New Moon Kristen Stewart and Dakota Fanning – The Runaways Sandra Bullock and Ryan Reynolds – The Proposal Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner – Valentine's Day Zoe Saldana and Sam Worthington – Avatar BEST WTF MOMENT Betty White – The Proposal, Cops a Feel Bill Murray – Zombieland , Bill Murray?! A Zombie?! Isabel Lucas – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, Unexpected Transformation Ken Jeong – The Hangover , Naked Trunk Surprise Megan Fox – Jennifer's Body, Vomits a Mysterious Black Ooze GLOBAL SUPERSTAR (New Category) Robert Pattinson Kristen Stewart Taylor Lautner Johnny Depp Daniel Radcliffe BEST SCARED-AS-SH*T PERFORMANCE (New Category) Alison Lohman – Drag Me To Hell Amanda Seyfried – Jennifer's Body Jesse Eisenberg – Zombieland Katie Featherston – Paranormal Activity Sharlto Copley – District 9 BIGGEST BADASS STAR (New Category) Rain Angelina Jolie Channing Tatum Sam Worthington Chris Pine The awards show airs on June 6, 2010 at 9PM EST. Will you be watching? It’s sure to be “Twilight” mania! source: MTV Movie Awards 2010: Full Nominees List! - [mtv]

Jessica Simpson To Bobblehead Her Way Into ‘Entourage’ Posted: 12 May 2010 12:07 PM PDT Jessica Simpson has landed herself a bit part on “Entourage”, playing herself, of course. And instead of Vinny and Eric fighting over here, Ari and another agency will be doing the sparring. She plays a client of Ari’s in the episode, which is perfect for her, because it’s not like really acting. Except for the part where she dresses up like the above photo. We all know she hangs out in frumpy looking sweats and tennis shoes. Not that there’s anything wrong with that. What’s even more amusing is that she hasn’t gotten any special treatment on the set of the show. As you can see in the above photo, she had to share a trailer with porn star Sasha Grey. This post needs more Vinny and the boys: And, of course, my favorite character, Ari Gold, who does not approve: They should’ve at least had her hook up with Turtle, that would make her appearance palatable. What do you think? [Click thumbnails for a larger view] source: Jessica Simpson to Play Herself on Entourage - [us weekly]

Hollywood Happenings (5.12.10) Posted: 12 May 2010 11:01 AM PDT Weekly Roundup of Los Angeles foodie and fashion events + where to catch a glimpse of your favorite celebs! Celebrities & Events Beware of screaming girls- As part of their summer tour kick off, the Jonas Brothers are schedule to perform a FREE concert at the Grove this Saturday! Demi Lovato is scheduled to tour with the Jo Bros, so she may make an appearance too. When: May 15, 2010 3:00pm Where: The Grove, Los Angeles Producer extraordinaire, Jerry Bruckheimer, is scheduled to have his hands and footprints immortalized in cement at Grauman's Chinese Theatre! Big Bruckheimer fan? Join Jerry and his family to celebrate this momentous occasion. When: May 17, 2010 5:30pm Where: Grauman’s Chinese Theatre Time to get your shopping on at Montana Avenue's Annual Sidewalk Sale! More than 60 boutiques along Montana's Avenue shopping district will be offering anywhere from 15% to 80% off hi-end merchandise, including jewelry, shoes, women and men's apparel, and home décor. See here for a list of shops. When: May 15, 2010 10:00am-6:00pm Where: Montana Avenue from 6th-7th Street, Santa Monica Stop by Lola’s on Fairfax and check out their new $12 cocktail list dedicated to Sex and the City. Go with your favorite girlfriends and try the Glamour Gal and Red Over Heels or bring your beau and have him try the Mr. Manhattan. Also, when you buy a martini from the Sex and the City menu you will be able to enter for a chance to win 2 tickets to the LA Premiere of SATC2. Where: Lola’s, West Hollywood KIIS FM’s annual Wango Tango Concert is happening this weekend! Performers include Usher, Justin Beiber, Adam Lambert, Akon, Ke$ha, B.O.B, and many more! With all those stars under one roof, it’s sure to be a party! You can win tickets through Extra and KIIS FM or buy tickets at Ticketmaster. When: May 15, 2010 7:00pm Where: Staples Center, Downtown Los Angeles It’s the final chapter in the Shrek series- Shrek Forever After starring Mike Myers, Cameron Diaz, Eddie Murphy, Antonio Banderas, Julie Andrews, Ryan Seacrest, and Jane Lynch will premiere in Los Angeles this weekend. You can bid on tickets to the premiere here. Tickets include breakfast and activities before the screening and benefit the Children’s Charity of California. When: May 16, 2010 11:00am Where: Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal Citywalk In the know about what's happening in Los Angeles? E-mail me at ashleyetorres@gmail[dot]com with press info and event information.

Newsweek Feels Celebrity Wrath After ‘Bigot’ Article Posted: 12 May 2010 10:59 AM PDT If you aren’t familiar with the latest uproar which involves Kristin Chenoweth, Sean Hayes, Jonathan Groff, and “Newsweek” writer Ramin Setoodeh, I’d like you to take a moment to catch yourself up since you’ve obviously been in a martini-induced coma the past week. Setoodeh wrote an article titled “Straight Jacket.” The subtitle of the article is “Heterosexual actors play gay all the time. Why doesn’t it ever work in reverse?” The article kicks off by discussing the Broadway revival of “Promises, Promises” which stars Hayes and Chenoweth. Now, the backlash ensues. “Glee” creator Ryan Murphy has urged fans of the hit TV show not to buy the until editors apologizes for an article that took aim at and singled out the show’s Groff. Setoodeh called Groff a “theater queen” and hammered Hayes’ performance in the Broadway show, stating “It’s weird seeing Hayes play straight.” Chenoweth responded in an open letter posted on various social networking sites, calling the article “horrendously homophobic.” (You can read her entire letter below. It’s long so pack some Lunchables.) In an open letter sent to select news agencies and magazines, Murphy is speaking out, calling Setoodeh’s article, “damaging, needlessly cruel and mind-blowingly bigoted.” Per PopWatch: "I would like to join my good friend Kristin Chenoweth on her condemnation of a recent Newsweek article written by Mr. Ramin Setoodeh, in which Setoodeh basically says that out gay actors should go back into the closet and never attempt to play straight characters. This article is as misguided as it is shocking and hurtful. It shocks me because Mr. Setoodeh is himself gay. But what is the most shocking of all is that Newsweek went ahead and published such a blatantly homophobic article in the first place…and has remained silent in the face of ongoing (and justified) criticism. Would the magazine have published an article where the author makes a thesis statement that minority actors should only be allowed and encouraged to play domestics? I think not. Today, I have asked GLAAD president Jarrett Barrios to stand with me and others and ask for an immediate boycott of Newsweek magazine until an apology is issued to Sean Hayes and other brave out actors who were cruelly singled out in this damaging, needlessly cruel, and mind-blowingly bigoted piece. An apology should also be issued to all gay readers of the magazine…steelworkers, parents, accountants, doctors, etc…proud hardworking Americans who, if this article is to be believed, should only identify themselves as "queeny" people (a word used by Setoodeh in the article) who stand at the back of the bus and embrace an outdated decades old stereotype. Mr. Setoodeh has recently Twittered that he is a fan of Glee, the show I co-created with Ian Brennan and Brad Falchuk…the show on which Mr. Groff plays the straight love interest to Lea Michele, a casting choice embraced by fans and critics alike which Mr. Setoodeh has taken issue with. I extend an open invitation to Mr. Setoodeh to come to the writers room of our show, and perhaps pay a set visit. Hopefully then he can see how we take care to do a show about inclusiveness…a show that encourages all viewers no matter what their sexual orientation to go after their hopes and dreams and not be pigeonholed by dated and harmful rhetoric…rhetoric he sadly spews and believes in. Hopefully, some of the love we attempt to spread will rub off on Mr. Setoodeh — a gay man deeply in need of some education — and he not only apologizes to those he has deeply offended but pauses before he picks up his poison pen again to work through the issues of his own self loathing. Give me a call, Ramin…I'd love to hear from you. I'll even give you a free copy of our Madonna CD, on which we cover "Open Your Heart," a song you should play in your house and car on repeat.” Setoodeh has since responded to the criticism leveled at him and claims he has been personally attacked online, by phone and through the post. He says that he believed the true thesis of his piece, questioning how much progress has really been made by gays in Hollywood, was misinterpreted. Per Newsweek: “The point of my essay was not to disparage my own community, but to examine an issue that is being swept under the rug. Immediately, a number of gay blogs picked up my essay and ran excerpts from it out of context, under the headline that I was antigay. It went viral. Chenoweth wrote a letter to NEWSWEEK calling the article "horrendously homophobic,”, even though she went on to acknowledge that I am openly gay. It went even more viral. In the meantime, commenters on the Internet piled on the attacks. Many of them said they hadn’t even read the original article (some of them did) but they all seemed to agree on the same point: that I was an idiot. My article became a straw man for homophobia and hurt in the world… I was hoping to start a dialogue that would be thoughtful, not to become a target for people who twisted my words.” Isn’t everyone pretty much boycotting the sinking ship known as Newsweek anyway? As a longtime fan of Newsweek and as the actress currently starring opposite the incredibly talented (and sexy!) Sean Hayes in the Broadway revival of Promises, Promises, I was shocked on many levels to see Newsweek publishing Ramin Setoodeh's horrendously homophobic "Straight Jacket," which argues that gay actors are simply unfit to play straight. From where I stand, on stage, with Hayes, every night — I've observed nothing "wooden" or "weird" in his performance, nor have I noticed the seemingly unwieldy presence of a "pink elephant" in the Broadway Theater. (The Drama League, Outer Critics Circle and Tony members must have also missed that large animal when nominating Hayes' performance for its highest honors this year.) I'd normally keep silent on such matters and write such small-minded viewpoints off as perhaps a blip in common sense. But the offense I take to this article, and your decision to publish it, is not really even related to my profession or my work with Hayes or Jonathan Groff (also singled out in the article as too "queeny" to play "straight.") This article offends me because I am a human being, a woman and a Christian. For example, there was a time when Jewish actors had to change their names because anti-Semites thought no Jew could convincingly play Gentile. Setoodeh even goes so far as to justify his knee-jerk homophobic reaction to gay actors by accepting and endorsing that "as viewers, we are molded by a society obsessed with dissecting sexuality, starting with the locker room torture in junior high school." Really? We want to maintain and proliferate the same kind of bullying that makes children cry and in some recent cases have even taken their own lives? That's so sad, Newsweek! The examples he provides (what scientists call "selection bias") to prove his "gays can't play straight" hypothesis are sloppy in my opinion. Come on now! Openly gay Groff is too "queeny" to play Lea Michele's boyfriend in Glee, but is a "heartthrob" when he does it in Spring Awakening? Cynthia Nixon only "got away with it" 'cause she peaked before coming out? I don't know if you've missed the giant Sex and the City movie posters, but it seems most of America is "buying it." I could go on, but I assume these will be taken care of in your "Corrections" this week. Similarly, thousands of people have traveled from all over the world to enjoy Hayes' performance and don't seem to have one single issue with his sexuality! They have no problem buying him as a love-torn heterosexual man. Audiences aren't giving a darn about who a person is sleeping with or his personal life. Give me a break! We're actors first, whether we're playing prostitutes, baseball players, or the Lion King. Audiences come to theater to go on a journey. It's a character and it's called acting, and I'd put Hayes and his brilliance up there with some of the greatest actors period. Lastly, as someone who's been proudly advocating for equal rights and supporting GLBT causes for as long as I can remember, I know how much it means to young people struggling with their sexuality to see out & proud actors like Sean Hayes, Jonathan Groff, Neil Patrick Harris and Cynthia Nixon succeeding in their work without having to keep their sexuality a secret. No one needs to see a bigoted, factually inaccurate article that tells people who deviate from heterosexual norms that they can't be open about who they are and still achieve their dreams. I am told on good authority that Mr. Setoodeh is a gay man himself and I would hope, as the author of this article, he would at least understand that. I encourage Newsweek to embrace stories which promote acceptance, love, unity and singing and dancing for all! –Kristin Chenoweth

Miley Cyrus’ Dirty Dancing Video Posted: 12 May 2010 10:58 AM PDT Miley Cyrus’ dirty dancing video has been leaked and we’ve got it here for your viewing disgust. Miley was seen grinding on “The Last Song” producer Adam Shankman, who is an openly gay 45-year-old man. But that doesn’t make it right, does it? I didn’t think so either. Check out the video for some jaw-dropping inappropriateness: Being that she was only 16 when this tape was made, I would have to ask (again), where are her parents?!?? It’s a shame that no one has really set any boundaries for this teenager and she pretty much has full run of the show. The video is gross and makes you feel icky. [Click thumbnails for a larger view] source: Miley Cyrus — So You Think You Can Lap Dance? - [tmz]

American Idol: Love is in the Air Posted: 12 May 2010 07:07 AM PDT Ah yes, sweet young love. When the performances are over and mentors wave good bye there is some free time for the American Idol hopefuls. What else can you do but spend that time falling in love. Lee Dewyze and Siobhan Magnus have reportedly fallen hard for each other. They have been trying to keep it a secret, but the couple wasn't very stealth when it came to Magnus' elimination… "When host Ryan Seacrest declared Casey, 27, safe, Lee put his head in his hands while earth mother 'Mama' Crystal Bowersox rubbed his back to console him. But wait…it gets better! While Siobhan, 20, watched her American Idol journey unfold on film, Lee kept on trying to get to his girl, but was repeatedly stopped by stagehands. When he was finally allowed to console Siobhan, the moment was priceless! She wrapped her arms around him and didn't let go for two minutes. (Big Mike tried to get in there, too, but she paid no attention to him). She briefly hugged the other contestants, but was right back in Lee's arms." On to the show recap. It was movie night and Jamie Foxx was once again tapped to take the hopefuls under his wing and show them the ropes. I am not a Foxx fan so I will try and keep it friendly. Each contestant sang one song and then did a duet with another remaining finalist. Crystal Bowersox and Lee Dewyze sang "Falling Slowly" and it is now a bit awkward after learning of the Lee/Siobhan romance. It was awkward because I am 99% sure these two will be the last standing and fighting for the title. It was an amazing performance nevertheless. It was simply great despite the underlining factors. In some parts Crystal clearly out sang Lee…hmmm. The second duet came from Casey James and Big Mike. Bother duets were leaps and bounds above the solo performances. I wasn't sure Casey and Mike could topple or even come close to Crystal and Lee's, but the proved to be a force to be reckoned with. The solos…Jamie Foxx was his usual try-too hard self. While Lee was practicing he got into his face and tried to be all Sean Maguire circa "Good Will Hunting." It didn't work as it probably burned memories of Foxx taking nude photos of himself with his cell into his mind and his version of "Kiss form a Rose" was karaoke-esque. Big Mike followed and we had another disappointment. He took on "Will You Be There" which is from "Free Willy." Mike was having a really hard time loosening up with Foxx. So Jamie had the bright idea of having him punch his hands. Oy. Unfortunately the performance went about as well as the practice. I blame the song choice being out of the line of his personality. Casey James also found himself struggling again. Perhaps it was Fox's technique of asking Casey to seduce him and pretend he was a woman. Immediately I thought of Wanda from "In Living Color." Loved that show. Anyway, Casey is my pick for going home. Crystal followed with "I'm Alright" and of course she was the best of the night. Not hard being that the men struggled with their solos. Yes, her boyfriend was wearing American flag pajama pants. Casey and Mike in the bottom with a threat to Lee's safety is my prediction for tomorrow's elimination.

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