Monthly Archives: December 2009
Splitsville for Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner
Barely 3 months after the much speculated romance between country singer Taylor Swift and Twilight star Taylor Lautner, sources say that the cute couple have called it quits.
One source said : “They became good friends and then went out a few times, but he lives in L.A. and she lives in Nashville and their busy schedules kept it from becoming more than it was.”
There has been a lot of questions surrounding their relationship since neither of them have spoken about it.
The year 2009 has been a busy year for both stars in their respective fields with Taylor Swift becoming the next best thing in music and Taylor Lautner’s movie career taking off pretty well with the “Twilight Saga”.
Taylor Swift and Taylor Lautner will be together during the launch of their film “Valentine’s Day” on Feb 12 2010.
Kourtney Kardashian Baby Photos Released
Celebrity reality star and sister of Kim and Khloe – Kourtney Kardashian has finally released pics of her new born baby for all to see.
The “Keeping up with the Kardashians” reality star gave birth to her first child – Mason Dash Disick – with boyfriend Scott Disick.
She told Life & Style magazine: “It’s just so indescribable. You don’t get how good being a parent feels until it happens to you.”
Talking about her new role as a mother, Kourtney Kardashian said: “Right now I’m obsessed with Mason and want to give him all my time, but being with him has definitely made me think about having another one! Kim and I are 18 months apart. Growing up, we did everything together. It would be nice for Mason to have a little brother or sister that many months apart too.”
Congratulations Kourtney! Your baby is adorable.
Check out pics of Kourtney Kardashian’s baby:
Credit: Albert Michael/startraksphoto.com
Jude Law and Sienna Miller seen holidaying in Barbados
Sienna Miller and Jude Law have openly denied that they are dating eachother again but the surfacing of new pics of the former lovers has confirmed that the couple are back again-without a doubt.
The actors got were engaged to be married on Christmas Day in 2004, but the wedding was called off on grounds that British actor Law had an affair with one of the their nannies.
Well, if a couple holidays together, it definitely means that the two have patched up. They were seen with Jude’s children as well as ex-wife Sadie Frost.
Lets see what 2010 has in store for Sienna Miller and Jude Law.
Beyonce and Jay-Z to change their last names
Beyonce and husband Jay -Z are all set to take each others last names in their surnames.
The couple, who wed back in April 2008 made known the decision recently.
Shawn Carter aka Jay-Z will be known as Shawn Knowles-Carter and wife Beyonce will be known as Beyonce Knowles-Carter.
According to a report in the Daily Star newspaper,a source said: “They want to keep Knowles because Beyonce’s parents didn’t have any sons and they’re keen to keep the name going strong, especially if they don’t produce any children themselves.”
Just a few days ago, the Beyonce’s family was in the news since her parents have Tina and Mathew would be divorcing after 29 years of marriage on the grounds of an alleged paternity suit.
Even though it has been denied, the couple say that they will divorce but will work professionally.
Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins Split after 23 Years
The year 2009 has witnessed many break-ups this year, be it Rihanna and Chris Brown, Brody Jenner and Jade Nicole, Ivana Trump and Rossano, Nicole and Lewis Hamilton, infamous Tiger Woods and Elin Nordegren, Reese and Jake and the list goes on.
The newest celebrity break-up involves Oscar nominated actors Susan Sarandon and Tim Robbins.
The couple have been partners for almost 23 years and have now decided to call it quits. Even though they never got officially married, they have two children – Jack Henry born in 1989 and Miles Guthrie born 1992.
Susan’s rep, Teal Canaday said: “Actress Susan Sarandon and her partner of 23 years, actor Tim Robbins have announced that they separated over the summer. No further comments will be made.”
Susan and Tim met back in 1988 while filming the baseball romantic comedy “Bull Durham.”
Paris Hilton Wants To Give Her Used Clothes To Her Daughters!
Paris Hilton – who is a hotel heiress, socialite, actress, singer as well as tabloid’s favorite child – has gone ahead and told the world that she plans on keeping all her used clothes for her daughter.
The “House of Wax” actress had earlier told reporters that she donates all her ‘used’ clothes – clothes used only once – to charities, but now she hopes that she can keep it for her girls in the future.
This is taking into confederation that she has daughters, or goes ahead an adopts a daughter.
In a an interview, Paris Hilton said: “A lot of charities request them, so I’ll send a lot of dresses for auctions. I also give a lot to projects that work in the downtown area of Los Angeles, like the Salvation Army, and my teenage cousins raid my wardrobe. I keep a lot of the special pieces in storage for my daughters one day; they’ll have some incredible things to choose from.”
Paris Hilton is the Heiress to the Hilton group of Hotels. She is currently dating Doug Reinhardt and the two reportedly share their bed with a pig called Princess Piglette.
Hollywood Actress Brittany Murphy Dies
Hollywood is hit with another tragic demise. Actress Brittany Murphy passed away on Sunday after reports say that she had a full cardiac arrest, and paramedics were unable to revive her.
The ‘Clueless’ and ‘Girl, Interrupted’ actress was pronounced dead upon arrival at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles.
Reports say that Brittany Murphy’s mother found the actress in the shower and her husband Simon Monjack called 911 immediately. The paramedics are known to have administered CPR at home as well as on the way to the hospital.
Friends of Brittany Murphy, 32, say that the actress was reportedly addicted to prescription drugs, including Vicodin thanks to a series of plastic surgery operations which made her dependent on painkillers.
According to TMZ,Murphy was taking prescription medicines for flu-like symptoms since she had been experiencing it for the past few days.
This has been very tragic, since the world is just recovering from Michael Jackson’s death as a result of drugs and now Brittany’s too?
Actor Ashton Kutcher, who dated Murphy and starred alongside in Just Married, tweeted his condolence on Twitter saying: “2day the world lost a little piece of sunshine. My deepest condolences go out 2 Brittany’s family, her husband, & her amazing mother Sharon. See you on the other side kid.”
Brittany Murphy first shot to fame in the hit movie “Clueless” back in 1995 and went to star in “Girl Interrupted”, “8 Mile”, “Just Married” among many other hits.
We will miss you Brittany Murphy!
Avatar Movie Released (Movie Review)
The most talked about movie “Avatar” has finally released across the globe and has been getting it’s fair share of mixed reviews.
Although this James Cameron movie looks expensive thanks to the great effects and animation, it would probably look like an indicator of the wealth that Hollywood movie makers can actually shed out.
According to critics, this movie captures the facial expressions of actors as seen on a virtual camera system.
In this mega movie, Peter Jackson’s Oscar-winning Weta Digital visual-effects house are the guys behind Avatar’s eccentric visual effects.
The Avatar story revolves around a a paraplegic ex-marine war veteran who is sent against his wish to set up a human area on the far away planet of Pandora, Once on Pandora he ends up battling humankind alongside the planet’s indigenous Navi race. The Avatars have a Na-vi body and a human DNA and his attachment to Pandora is what makes the main plot of the movie.
The movie is praised for its effects but given a thumbs down for it’s cliche love story and dragging scenes.
Avatar released on Dec 18 2009 all over the world in both 2D and 3D formats.
Jonas Brothers’ Kevin Jonas is getting married this weekend
Kevin Jonas of the “Jonas Brothers” band is all set to walk down the aisle with his fiancée this weekend.
Kevin will be marrying his girl friend Danielle Deleasa in a private ceremony on Long Island . Kevin and Danielle, first met in 2007 in the Bahamas and Kevin then popped the question to Danielle on July 1 this year.
He will be the first member of te Grammy nominated band to get married and the boys seem to be very excited about it.
According to reports, a rehearsal dinner is set to take place on Friday followed by the wedding ceremony on Saturday morning.
Joe Jonas will be there with his girl friend Demi Lovato and there are bound to be some other big celebrities at the wedding as well.
No need to worry girls, the Jonas Brothers will still be bringing us some good music soon.
2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards Nominations
The 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards will take place on January 23, 2010 and the nominees have been announced.
Leading the pack with the most number of nomination are the movies “Up in the Air,” “Precious” and “Inglourious Basterds” .
We got the whol list of the 2010 Screen Actors Guild Awards nominations here:
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Jeff Bridges, Crazy Heart
George Clooney, Up in the Air
Colin Firth, A Single Man
Morgan Freeman, Invictus
Jeremy Renner, The Hurt Locker
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A LEADING ROLE
Sandra Bullock, The Blind Side
Helen Mirren, The Last Station
Carey Mulligan, An Education
Gabourey Sidibe, Precious
Meryl Streep, Julie & Julia
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Matt Damon, Invictus
Woody Harrelson, The Messenger
Christopher Plummer, The Last Station
Stanley Tucci, The Lovely Bones
Christoph Waltz, Inglourious Basterds
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A SUPPORTING ROLE
Penelope Cruz, Nine
Vera Farmiga, Up in the Air
Anna Kendrick, Up in the Air
Diane Kruger, Inglourious Basterds
Mo’Nique, Precious
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A CAST IN A MOTION PICTURE
An Education
The Hurt Locker
Inglourious Basterds
Nine
Precious
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Simon Baker, The Mentalist
Bryan Cranston, Breaking Bad
Michael C. Hall, Dexter
Jon Hamm, Mad Men
Hugh Laurie, House
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Patricia Arquette, Medium
Glenn Close, Damages
Mariska Hargitay, Law & Order: SVU
Holly Hunter, Saving Grace
Julianna Margulies, The Good Wife
Kyra Sedgwick, The Closer
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Steve Carell, The Office
Larry David, Curb Your Enthusiasm
Tony Shalhoub, Monk
Charlie Sheen, Two and a Half Men
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Christina Applegate, Samantha Who?
Toni Collette, United States of Tara
Edie Falco, Nurse Jackie
Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Julia Louis-Dreyfus, The New Adventures of Old Christine
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A DRAMA SERIES
The Closer
Dexter
The Good Wife
Mad Men
True Blood
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY AN ENSEMBLE IN A COMEDY SERIES
30 Rock
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Glee
Modern Family
The Office
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A MALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR MINISERIES
Kevin Bacon, Taking Chance
Cuba Gooding, Jr., Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story
Jeremy Irons, Georgia O’Keeffe
Kevin Kline, Great Performances: Cyrano de Bergerac
Tom Wilkinson, A Number
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A FEMALE ACTOR IN A TELEVISION MOVIE OR MINISERIES
Joan Allen, Georgia O’Keeffe
Drew Barrymore, Grey Gardens
Ruby Dee, America
Jessica Lange, Grey Gardens
Sigourney Weaver, Prayers for Bobby
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A MOTION PICTURE
Public Enemies
Star Trek
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen
OUTSTANDING PERFORMANCE BY A STUNT ENSEMBLE IN A TELEVISION SERIES
24
The Closer
Dexter
Heroes
The Unit
