http://news.softpedia.com Softpedia News - Life and Style Softpedia News en-us 2001 - 2013 Softpedia. All rights reserved. Sat, 18 May 2013 16:26:01 GMT Sat, 18 May 2013 16:26:01 GMT News http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 10 http://news.softpedia.com/base_img/softpedia_logo.gif http://news.softpedia.com http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Shunning-Brooke-Mueller-in-Rehab-354435.shtml Brooke Mueller, Charlie Sheen’s troubled ex-wife, happens to be rehabbing at the same facility as oft-legally challenged actress Lindsay Lohan, the prestigious Betty Ford Clinic. According to new reports, Brooke is almost totally stalking Lindsay at this point.

But LiLo is having none of it, an insider says for Radar Online. ... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 15:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Shunning-Brooke-Mueller-in-Rehab-354435.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Lindsay-Lohan-Is-Shunning-Brooke-Mueller-in-Rehab-354435.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dexter-Season-8-Trailer-Deb-Is-Losing-It-354416.shtml
Season 7 ended with Dexter finding himself in even more trouble than before – I won’t say what that was, just in case some of you are yet to see the episode and prefer not to have it spoiled.

However, the events... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 14:21:02 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dexter-Season-8-Trailer-Deb-Is-Losing-It-354416.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Dexter-Season-8-Trailer-Deb-Is-Losing-It-354416.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-Mini-Movie-Review-354452.shtml
“Star Trek Into Darkness” is a film of huge proportions but it never feels forced, cheapened or fake. It has gorgeous 3D and well executed special effects that go hand in hand with Abrams’ visio... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 13:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-Mini-Movie-Review-354452.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Star-Trek-Into-Darkness-Mini-Movie-Review-354452.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ellen-DeGeneres-Slams-Abercrombie-Fitch-Fitch-Please-354460.shtml
Check out what she had to say on the topic in the video below.

Besides the obvious plug for her own line, Ellen does have a point: beauty isn’t a number between 0 and 8 (or double 0 as of late), it’s not something physical and A & Fitch is irresponsible for telling its cust... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 10:46:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ellen-DeGeneres-Slams-Abercrombie-Fitch-Fitch-Please-354460.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Ellen-DeGeneres-Slams-Abercrombie-Fitch-Fitch-Please-354460.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonce-Is-Definitely-Pregnant-Again-Reports-Say-354423.shtml Even though she was performing again shortly after the pregnancy rumors – and showed no trace of a baby bump – Beyonce still can’t dodge reports that she’s expecting her second child with husband Jay-Z.

In fact, according to various sources speaking with E! News, in just a little while, Beyonce won’t be ... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 09:39:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonce-Is-Definitely-Pregnant-Again-Reports-Say-354423.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Beyonce-Is-Definitely-Pregnant-Again-Reports-Say-354423.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/George-Michael-Rushed-to-Hospital-with-Head-Injury-After-Car-Crash-354406.shtml Singer George Michael was rushed to the hospital after sustaining several injuries, including one to the head, in a one-vehicle accident on the M1 in Hertforshire, ITV informs.

Though initial reports said that the singer had only suffered minor cuts and bruises, word got out afterwards that he had in fact sustained... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/George-Michael-Rushed-to-Hospital-with-Head-Injury-After-Car-Crash-354406.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/George-Michael-Rushed-to-Hospital-with-Head-Injury-After-Car-Crash-354406.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Aly-Raisman-Gets-Drug-Test-on-Her-Craziest-Week-Before-DWTS-Finals-354393.shtml
The Olympic gymnast was scheduled for an interview with Access Hollywood Live when she learned she had to take a drug test, MSN FoxSports reports.

So she went with the World Anti-Doping Agency official in tow to the studio ... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:39:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Aly-Raisman-Gets-Drug-Test-on-Her-Craziest-Week-Before-DWTS-Finals-354393.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Aly-Raisman-Gets-Drug-Test-on-Her-Craziest-Week-Before-DWTS-Finals-354393.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zach-Galifianakis-Quits-Drinking-Loses-Weight-Video-354386.shtml
Check out a segment of his interview with Conan O’Brien in the video below.

After Coco notes that Zach has lost some weight, he answers that he’s not drinking anymore. He even volunteers to tell the story of how he came to realize that ... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:24:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zach-Galifianakis-Quits-Drinking-Loses-Weight-Video-354386.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Zach-Galifianakis-Quits-Drinking-Loses-Weight-Video-354386.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shots-Fired-at-Cannes-During-Christoph-Waltz-Interview-Video-354380.shtml Actors Christoph Waltz and Daniel Auteuil, members of the jury of this year’s Cannes Film Festival, had to be rushed away from a set by security after two gunshots were heard somewhere in the audience.

Video of the incident is below and, while you can’t really make out the gunshots, it’s clear from peop... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 08:05:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shots-Fired-at-Cannes-During-Christoph-Waltz-Interview-Video-354380.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Shots-Fired-at-Cannes-During-Christoph-Waltz-Interview-Video-354380.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Amanda-Knox-s-Ex-Raffaele-Sollecito-Talks-to-Savannah-Guthrie-Video-354357.shtml
Savannah Guthrie of The Today Show nabbed an exclusive with him, as the video below will confirm.

Among other things, Sollecito explains why he stood by Knox despite pressure to point her out as the killer, even though he had only known ... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 05:28:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Amanda-Knox-s-Ex-Raffaele-Sollecito-Talks-to-Savannah-Guthrie-Video-354357.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Amanda-Knox-s-Ex-Raffaele-Sollecito-Talks-to-Savannah-Guthrie-Video-354357.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kanye-West-s-SNL-Rant-Best-Publicity-for-SNL-Season-Finale-354353.shtml
This weekend, on the Saturday Night Live finale, Kanye West is musical guest, while Ben Affleck returns to host.

Is it a coincidence then that Kanye has a viral video with a SNL rant out there? Not likely.
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Check it out above in full.

On a show that frowns upon lip-synching, it sure seemed like Mariah was doing just that during her 5-minute medley of her greatest hits, angry voices are saying online.

Moreover, th... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 04:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mariah-Carey-Denies-Lip-Synching-on-American-Idol-Season-Finale-354350.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mariah-Carey-Denies-Lip-Synching-on-American-Idol-Season-Finale-354350.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chaz-Bono-Is-Now-65-lbs-29-4-kg-Skinnier-I-Like-What-I-See-in-the-Mirror-354348.shtml In April this year, Chaz Bono emerged in the spotlight again, showing off a brand new, considerably svelter figure than before. He had lost 60 lbs (27.2 kg) but, as he tells People magazine now, he’s still shedding the pounds.

Bono’s weight loss now clocks at an impressive 65 lbs (29.4 kg) and was... (read more)]]> Sat, 18 May 2013 04:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chaz-Bono-Is-Now-65-lbs-29-4-kg-Skinnier-I-Like-What-I-See-in-the-Mirror-354348.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Chaz-Bono-Is-Now-65-lbs-29-4-kg-Skinnier-I-Like-What-I-See-in-the-Mirror-354348.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Great-Gatsby-Mini-Movie-Review-354288.shtml
Yet he managed to do justice to the novel, even if certain things got lost in the process. It happens, such transitions from page to the big screen are always difficult.
... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 22:21:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Great-Gatsby-Mini-Movie-Review-354288.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Great-Gatsby-Mini-Movie-Review-354288.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Husband-Wants-Jennifer-Hudson-to-Ditch-Weight-Watchers-354232.shtml Jennifer Hudson has managed to completely transform her body since she signed with Weight Watchers in 2010. Now 80 pounds (36.2 kg) slimmer, she’s still on the program, which seems to be causing some friction with her husband, says a new report.

The National Enquirer writes in its latest print issue (story via CB) that ... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 20:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Husband-Wants-Jennifer-Hudson-to-Ditch-Weight-Watchers-354232.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Husband-Wants-Jennifer-Hudson-to-Ditch-Weight-Watchers-354232.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kim-Kardashian-Steps-Out-with-Painfully-Swollen-Feet-in-Heels-Photos-354256.shtml A short while ago, Kim Kardashian posted online a photo of her swollen feet after a public promotional appearance. The straps of her sandals had dug right into her flesh, and the sight worried many of her fans about her obsession with high heels.

As it turns out, Kim has no intention of giving them up no matter h... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kim-Kardashian-Steps-Out-with-Painfully-Swollen-Feet-in-Heels-Photos-354256.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kim-Kardashian-Steps-Out-with-Painfully-Swollen-Feet-in-Heels-Photos-354256.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Viral-of-the-Day-Workout-Video-Reveals-Guy-on-the-Toilet-in-the-Background-354086.shtml
After the first few seconds, when I couldn’t stop staring at that female trainer’s absolutely gorgeously toned body, I had to do a double take when the camera showed a guy in the background on the toilet, goin... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 16:01:02 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Viral-of-the-Day-Workout-Video-Reveals-Guy-on-the-Toilet-in-the-Background-354086.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Viral-of-the-Day-Workout-Video-Reveals-Guy-on-the-Toilet-in-the-Background-354086.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Johnny-Depp-Amber-Heard-Are-Secretly-Engaged-354307.shtml Johnny Depp and Amber Heard made their first public appearance as a couple in April, months after word got out that they might be romantically involved. A new report explains why they finally decided to go public.

The two former co-stars are engaged, The National Enquirer writes in its latest print issue (story via EntertainmentWise). <... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 14:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Johnny-Depp-Amber-Heard-Are-Secretly-Engaged-354307.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Johnny-Depp-Amber-Heard-Are-Secretly-Engaged-354307.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Pacific-Rim-Trailer-Man-and-Machine-Work-Together-Against-Alien-Monsters-354270.shtml
Check it out in full and in HD above.

While previous teasers focused more on the clash between the giant alien monsters come from the sea and the giant robots man created to fight them, this one aims to better e... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Pacific-Rim-Trailer-Man-and-Machine-Work-Together-Against-Alien-Monsters-354270.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Pacific-Rim-Trailer-Man-and-Machine-Work-Together-Against-Alien-Monsters-354270.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hugh-Hefner-Buys-Wife-5-Million-3-8-Million-Home-354245.shtml Reports claim that Hugh Hefner made Crystal Harris, his relatively new, 27-year-old wife, sign an “ironclad” prenup before they tied the knot on New Year’s Eve, but that’s not to say he’s going to leave her penniless when he’s gone.

The 87-year-old media mogul may still be a player, but he too is ... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 13:07:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hugh-Hefner-Buys-Wife-5-Million-3-8-Million-Home-354245.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Hugh-Hefner-Buys-Wife-5-Million-3-8-Million-Home-354245.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Candice-Glover-Performs-with-Jennifer-Hudson-on-American-Idol-Finals-Video-354206.shtml
Check out their impressive performance of “Inseparable” in the video above. Don’t be shy to use the repeat button as many times as you like – I know I’m not.

As I’ve already reported earlier today, Candice has been named this year&... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:59:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Candice-Glover-Performs-with-Jennifer-Hudson-on-American-Idol-Finals-Video-354206.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Candice-Glover-Performs-with-Jennifer-Hudson-on-American-Idol-Finals-Video-354206.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Angie-Miller-Performs-with-Adam-Lambert-Jessie-J-on-American-Idol-Finals-Video-354196.shtml
On last night’s big season finale, she got to perform with two of the most amazing voices now in the industry (and two of my favorite artists as well), Adam Lambert and Jessie J.

Check out the two videos embedded with this blog post ... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:42:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Angie-Miller-Performs-with-Adam-Lambert-Jessie-J-on-American-Idol-Finals-Video-354196.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Angie-Miller-Performs-with-Adam-Lambert-Jessie-J-on-American-Idol-Finals-Video-354196.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mariah-Carey-Performs-Medley-on-American-Idol-Season-Finale-Video-354185.shtml
Jennifer Lopez closed the show with a Las Vegas worthy number, complete with gorgeous dancers, confetti, and fireworks.

By comparison (not that any is necessary to appreciate both as they’re due), Mariah’s performance was simpler – but also more divalicious.... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:26:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mariah-Carey-Performs-Medley-on-American-Idol-Season-Finale-Video-354185.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Mariah-Carey-Performs-Medley-on-American-Idol-Season-Finale-Video-354185.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Wendy-Williams-Predicts-Kim-Kardashian-Will-Be-a-Single-Mom-Video-354177.shtml
On Bravo’s Watch What Happens Live, Williams was asked directly how long she thought Kim and Kanye would last. Her answer: about 30 seconds after their child is born.

“I think Kanye's a... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 11:06:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Wendy-Williams-Predicts-Kim-Kardashian-Will-Be-a-Single-Mom-Video-354177.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Wendy-Williams-Predicts-Kim-Kardashian-Will-Be-a-Single-Mom-Video-354177.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photo-of-the-Day-Will-Smith-Photobombed-by-Craig-Sager-354172.shtml
Click on the image above to see it in full, but make sure you also check out the GIF below for Sager in photobombing action.

Will was at the game with his son Jaden, with Sager seated right behind them. Will and Jaden have been making a lot of appearances as... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 10:43:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photo-of-the-Day-Will-Smith-Photobombed-by-Craig-Sager-354172.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Photo-of-the-Day-Will-Smith-Photobombed-by-Craig-Sager-354172.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emma-Watson-in-W-Mag-I-ve-Never-Been-in-a-Rush-to-Be-Seen-as-a-Woman-354169.shtml Just the other day, Sofia Coppola’s highly mediated “The Bling Ring” with Emma Watson as lead screened at the Cannes Film Festival. In a new interview with W Magazine, the actress talks about the challenges of the role, but also about what it was like to grow up in the spotlight.

The stunning ac... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 10:10:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emma-Watson-in-W-Mag-I-ve-Never-Been-in-a-Rush-to-Be-Seen-as-a-Woman-354169.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Emma-Watson-in-W-Mag-I-ve-Never-Been-in-a-Rush-to-Be-Seen-as-a-Woman-354169.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Wonder-Woman-Series-Is-in-Development-at-CW-354142.shtml
Asked during a recent press event if CW will still be home to Wonder Woman, Pedowitz’s answer was, “Oh God, yes!,” the Los Angeles Times reports.

A script for “Amazon” is done but new peop... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:32:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Wonder-Woman-Series-Is-in-Development-at-CW-354142.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/New-Wonder-Woman-Series-Is-in-Development-at-CW-354142.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-Performs-Live-It-Up-with-Pitbull-on-American-Idol-Video-354133.shtml
If you’re following JLo on Twitter, then you must already know that the song is yet another collaboration with Pitbull, so you know what to expect from the performance before checking it out in the video below.

Jennifer looked stunning and energ... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 09:18:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-Performs-Live-It-Up-with-Pitbull-on-American-Idol-Video-354133.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Jennifer-Lopez-Performs-Live-It-Up-with-Pitbull-on-American-Idol-Video-354133.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Winner-of-American-Idol-Season-12-Is-Candice-Glover-Video-354122.shtml
The finalists were Candice and Kree Harrison, who performed a duet right before host Ryan Seacrest announced which of the two got to take home the much coveted title and the big prize.

Candice burst into tears the moment the news sunk in, as Kree cheered for her o... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:55:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Winner-of-American-Idol-Season-12-Is-Candice-Glover-Video-354122.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/The-Winner-of-American-Idol-Season-12-Is-Candice-Glover-Video-354122.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan) http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kanye-West-Has-NYC-Concert-Meltdown-Says-I-m-No-Celebrity-354109.shtml At this point, that Kanye West tends to rant onstage about whatever problems he may have is a well-known fact. The other night in New York City, during a surprise performance at the Adult Swim’s Upfront, he did the same, talking about how he’s “no celebrity” and doesn’t want to play nice with the paparazzi.<... (read more)]]> Fri, 17 May 2013 08:36:00 GMT Softpedia News - Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kanye-West-Has-NYC-Concert-Meltdown-Says-I-m-No-Celebrity-354109.shtml Life and Style http://news.softpedia.com/news/Kanye-West-Has-NYC-Concert-Meltdown-Says-I-m-No-Celebrity-354109.shtml#review_zone Softpedia News (Elena Gorgan)