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Sofia Vergara’s Big Secret Revealed: She’s Expecting a Baby

Sofia Vergara is getting ready for motherhood for the second time. She and fiancé Nick Loeb are expecting their first child together – and that’s the secret she was trying to keep from the press when she did not attend the Oscars, it has emerged. As we also noted at the time, Sofia was believed t...

8 March 2013
09:01 GMT

Oscars 2013: Anne Hathaway Threw Major Fit over Pink Prada Dress

Anne Hathaway’s pink Prada dress at the Oscars 2013 was perhaps one of the most ridiculed looks of the night online but, according to a new report, Anne was just as unhappy about the events that forced her to wear it. She’s already apologized to Valentino for not wearing the dress they had talked about,...

2 March 2013
09:31 GMT

Oscars 2013: Stylist Explains Jennifer Aniston’s Natural-Looking Hairstyle

On the red carpet at the Oscars 2013, Jennifer Aniston looked stunning in a gorgeous red Valentino strapless gown, but some voices are saying she sort of ruined the effect by opting for a very natural-looking hairstyle, that the dress would have required something a bit more sophisticated. To those, her personal s...

2 March 2013
09:11 GMT

Anderson Cooper Defends Anne Hathaway: Just Give the Kid a Break!

Anderson Cooper doesn’t understand why people love to hate Anne Hathaway so much. After she won Best Supporting Actress at the Oscars 2013, the hatred against her seems to have intensified and, now more than ever, it’s confusing the talk show host. On his recent show, Cooper stood up to defend Anne even...

1 March 2013
09:08 GMT

A Jennifer Lawrence Without Makeup Smokes a Blunt in Hawaii – Photos

Now that she can attach “Oscar-winning actress” to her name, Jennifer Lawrence should expect all kinds of unwanted attention from the paparazzi, who will do anything to get their “money shot,” which, in this particular instance, means photos of her smoking what looks like a blunt. After last ...

1 March 2013
03:58 GMT

Oscars 2013: Jane Fonda, Lena Dunham Rip Seth MacFarlane for Song About Breasts

Seth MacFarlane’s song at the Oscars 2013 about the actresses who have shown their breasts on screen became an instant Internet hit but two women are definitely not laughing: Jane Fonda and Lena Dunham, the Daily Mail reports. Before we move on, above is the song in question: it’s not that much of a son...

28 February 2013
07:42 GMT

Joan Rivers Criticized for Making Adele Fat Jokes on Letterman – Video

Joan Rivers was on David Letterman shortly after the Oscars 2013 and, as was to be expected, she did have plenty of nasty things to say about the celebrities on the red carpet. Adele was one of them, with Rivers making fat jokes about her. Check out the video above to find out what she had to say. Rivers started ...

28 February 2013
04:36 GMT

Oscars 2013: Tina Fey Says “No Way!” of Hosting

One of the jokes at the Oscars 2013 was that Tina Fey and Amy Poehler should have hosted instead of Seth MacFarlane and, obviously, it immediately prompted talk of whether both or at least one of them could be tempted to consider the possibility for next year. Tina is definitely not and she says so when asked direc...

28 February 2013
02:31 GMT

Oscars 2013: Nominees Rehearse Their Speeches – Viral Video

Barely Political strikes again and, again, it’s probably not that far from the truth. In their latest viral spoof video, which you can see in full above, it shows how Oscar nominees prepared their speeches ahead of the big night. The 2013 Academy Awards took place at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood over the wee...

27 February 2013
14:01 GMT

Oscars 2013: “Paperman” Producer Kicked Out for Throwing Paper Planes

Disney short film “Paperman” won Best Short Animation at the Oscars 2013, but producer Kristina Reed, who worked on it, ended up celebrating the win outside the Dolby Theater after she was kicked out. It was only temporarily though, The Hollywood Reporter says. After winning the Oscar and returning to...

27 February 2013
10:24 GMT

Oscars 2013: Everything Was Amazing, by Jimmy Kimmel

Do you remember how X Factor fans actually bothered to count how many times judge Britney Spears said “amazing” on just one show some time ago? Jimmy Kimmel did the same, only he did at the Oscars 2013. Check out the video above to see what that’s all about. As Kimmel puts it, “amazing&rdq...

27 February 2013
09:30 GMT

Oscars 2013: Michelle Obama Harshly Criticized for Surprise Appearance

One of the most unexpected and, depending on who you ask, amazing appearances at the Oscars 2013 was Michelle Obama presenting the award for Best Picture. She should have never agreed to appear, angry voices are now saying online. The appearance was made possible thanks to Harvey Weinstein’s intervention, who...

27 February 2013
08:39 GMT

Oscars 2013: Madonna Snubs Demi Moore for Ashton Kutcher

Madonna’s post-Oscars party is one of the best places to be after the prestigious awards show, word has it. One star who was notably absent this year was Demi Moore who, as it happens, is also Madonna’s good friend. Radar Online has an explanation for that and no, it did not have anything to do with Dem...

27 February 2013
08:12 GMT

Oscars 2013: Kristen Stewart Was So Awkward Because She Has “Insecurities”

Kristen Stewart was one of the presenters at the Oscars 2013 but, if viewers’ online comments are any indication, she was one of the worst of the night. She should be praised, not constantly criticized, her people say for Us Magazine. At the same time, they offer a sort of explanation for why she looked so gr...

27 February 2013
06:46 GMT

Oscars 2013: Show Was Misogynistic, Exploitative, Extremely Offensive

The Oscars 2013 are now over, but reviews on the telecast (or the Oscarcast, as it’s commonly known) are still pouring in. The New York Times, for instance, notes in a very lengthy piece that many people – too many, if you count – found it offensive in a myriad of ways. And all of them hold Seth M...

27 February 2013
05:53 GMT

Oscars 2013: Chris Brown Says Beating Rihanna Up Is His “Biggest Regret”

Chris Brown attended Elton John’s Oscars 2013 party on his own but he definitely had Rihanna on his mind, because he spoke to reporters about their rekindled romance and the 2009 violent episode that nearly killed it. Or so says The Mirror. According to the British tab, Brown opened up a bit about his troub...

27 February 2013
05:30 GMT

Oscars 2013: Jennifer Lawrence Is Mobbed by Family – Video

Jennifer Lawrence won her first Oscar for Best Actress at the 2013 Academy Awards and, as the video below will show, she only got to really enjoy the moment with her family after the awards show. As the star was talking to Entertainment Tonight about winning and, of course, the moment when she tripped on her dress ...

27 February 2013
04:54 GMT

Oscars 2013: The Google Glass Makes an Appearance – Video

I don’t know much about technology but I do know some fashion: and the Google Glass eyewear looks pretty fashionable, in a futuristic, totally awesome way. No wonder then that someone wore it at one of the Oscars 2013 parties. Video of the woman wearing the Google Glass is below, embedded at the end of this b...

27 February 2013
04:37 GMT

Oscars 2013: Anne Hathaway Rehearsed Her Speech for Weeks

Anne Hathaway won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress with “Les Miserables” at the 2013 Academy Awards, but don’t believe her when she says she totally didn’t expect it. A new report says she practiced her acceptance speech for weeks ahead of the big night. Anne knew she’d win the Osc...

27 February 2013
04:14 GMT

Oscars 2013: Donald Trump Blasts “Django Unchained,” Entire Oscarcast

The Donald (Donald Trump, that is) was not pleased with this year’s Academy Awards ceremony. In fact, the real estate mogul took to his Twitter to vent and even to say that “Django Unchained,” which earned Quentin Tarantino an Oscar for Best Original Script, didn’t even deserve to be included....

27 February 2013
03:28 GMT

Oscars 2013: Jennifer Lawrence Apologizes for Incomplete Acceptance Speech

Jennifer Lawrence’s acceptance speech at the Oscars 2013, where she won her first award for Best Actress, was one of the best of the night but, as it turns out, it was also incomplete. The star has issued an apology for the oversight. Above is a video of the speech: if you know a bit about the film industry, ...

27 February 2013
02:29 GMT

Oscars 2013: Anne Hathaway Is Sorry for Wearing the Pink Prada Dress

One of the most talked about dresses at the Oscars 2013 – and not in a good way – was Anne Hathaway’s pale pink Prada gown, which resembled an apron from the back and showed a definite contour of her breasts from the front. As it turns out, Anne should’ve worn Valentino and now she’s s...

26 February 2013
23:21 GMT

Oscars 2013: The Worst Dressed Ladies of the Night

The awards season is officially over now that the 2013 Academy Awards came… and went. With it being the biggest event in the film industry, pressure to look impeccable was huge on the celebrities attending – so great, in fact, that some of them collapsed under it. We’re just going to assume that ...

26 February 2013
11:51 GMT

Oscars 2013: Chris Brown Flirts with the Ladies at Vanity Fair Party

Chris Brown may have been the butt of a joke from Oscars 2013 host Seth MacFarlane but he didn’t let that put a damper on the good times to be had. A new report says he was extremely flirty at Elton John’s Oscars party. Above is a photo of Chris on the red carpet: he posed alone because Rihanna did not ...

26 February 2013
10:54 GMT

Oscars 2013: Iranian News Agency Covers Up Michelle Obama’s Cleavage

Michelle Obama “crashed” the Oscars 2013 ceremony: she was the surprise presenter for the Best Picture category, making the announcement live from the White House. Her gorgeous dress was deemed too revealing by one Iranian news agency. The Daily Mail reports that FARS, which is a state-owned Iranian new...

26 February 2013
10:32 GMT

Oscars 2013: Brandi Glanville’s Dad Did Not Approve of Revealing Dress

One of the biggest fashion disasters on the red carpet at the Oscars 2013 was, without a doubt, Brandi Glanville, who wore an incredibly low-cut and small dress that left too little to the imagination. Click on the image above to see it in full. However, if you were feeling bad for mocking her for wearing a dress ...

26 February 2013
09:17 GMT

Oscars 2013: The Stunning Ladies

The biggest night of the film industry finally arrived. The 2013 Academy Awards were held in Hollywood at the Dolby Theater on Sunday night and, as usual, the red carpet ceremony offered only the finest choices in glamour and sophistication. Of course, there were the occasional mishaps as well, but we’ll deal...

26 February 2013
08:41 GMT

Oscars 2013: Daniel Radcliffe Wanted to Carry Kristen Stewart in His Arms

Kristen Stewart showed up at the Oscars 2013 in crutches, revealing that she’d cut her foot on glass the night before. However, when she presented an award, she ditched the crutches and limped on stage, making Daniel Radcliffe seriously consider the possibility of carrying her in his arms. At least, that&rsqu...

26 February 2013
07:44 GMT

Oscars 2013: The Onion Apologizes to Quvenzhané Wallis for Offensive Tweet

Satire website The Onion came under serious fire the other day when, sometime during the Oscars 2013 awards gala, a tweet on the official page insulted 9-year-old Oscar nominated actress Quvenzhané Wallis. The CEO has issued a formal apology for that. As I informed you the other day, The Onion tried to jok...

26 February 2013
07:23 GMT

Oscars 2013: Watch Disney’s Animated Film “Paperman” in Full

Disney was one of the big winners at the Oscars 2013 ceremony held on Sunday night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood, nabbing the award for Best Short Animated Film for “Paperman.” You can now see the film in full above – and I can promise you there’s no better way to spend 6 minutes of your ...

26 February 2013
06:20 GMT

Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane Slaps Kimmel, Cuts Off Taylor Lautner’s Fingers – Video

Seth MacFarlane kidnapped Taylor Lautner of the “Twilight” fame, cut off his fingers for a good luck charm and kept him in his hoarder’s room under lock and key. That would be the storyline for a new Jimmy Kimmel skit. Check it out in full above. Airing on Kimmel’s show shortly after the A...

26 February 2013
05:59 GMT

Oscars 2013: Charlie Sheen Doesn’t Need the Oscars, Throws His Own Party

The 2013 Academy Awards took place Sunday night at the Dolby Theater in Hollywood and, while many other stars who weren’t invited wished they had been, Charlie Sheen was throwing his own, Oscar-rival-worthy party. Throughout the entire awards show, the Warlock with Adonis DNA tweeted up a storm, showing fans ...

26 February 2013
05:43 GMT

Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane Offends with “Jews Control Hollywood” Ted Joke

The Anti-Defamation League is fuming at a joke that Seth MacFarlane, the host of the Oscars 2013, wrote for his character Ted, the shameless teddy bear, who took to the stage with Mark Wahlberg to present an award in one of the technical categories. “I was born Theodore Shapiro, and I would like to donate to I...

26 February 2013
05:28 GMT

Oscars 2013: Charlize Theron Helps Security Guard After Seizure

Charlize Theron, one of the most beautiful and talented actresses now working in the industry, was also one of the most enchanting appearances on the red carpet at the Oscars 2013 on Sunday night. And, just when you think she couldn’t be any more amazing, comes the report that she rushed to help out a man who...

26 February 2013
05:00 GMT

Oscars 2013: Seth MacFarlane Swears Off Hosting Again

If you’re one of the many who didn’t like Seth MacFarlane as host of the Oscars 2013, breathe easy: he’s determined not to host again for another year. At least, that’s what he’s saying on his Twitter in the aftermath. Asked on social media if he’d “host the #Oscars again if...

26 February 2013
04:49 GMT

Oscars 2013: Jennifer Lawrence’s Knights in Shining Armor to the Rescue

Jennifer Lawrence tripped and fell on the stairs on her way to accept her Oscar for Best Actress at the 2013 Academy Awards but at least she now knows that she can always count on a few knights in shining armor to come rescue her when she needs it. As I noted yesterday, Lawrence’s fall was one of the most tal...

26 February 2013
04:21 GMT

Oscars 2013: Renee Zellweger Looked Drunk, Botoxed to High Heaven – Video

The Oscars 2013 may be over but we’re just getting warmed up talking about it. One of the hottest topics online right now is Renee Zellweger’s apparently frozen face and her rather odd behavior during presenting duties. Check out the two videos embedded in this blog post to see what prompted the latter....

26 February 2013
04:05 GMT

Oscars 2013: Anne Hathaway Shows Off Her Vegan Shoes

For this year's Oscars, Anne Hathaway chose to strut up and down the red carpet in a light pink Prada dress, which turned out to be a head turner. Truth be told, the actress is quite a sight herself, so it need not surprise anyone that the dress looked absolutely stunning on her. Still, greenheads and animal r...

26 February 2013
03:55 GMT

Oscars 2013: Heidi Klum Wows with Dangerously Low Cleavage – Photo

Heidi Klum has an insane figure and, to a certain extent, it would probably be a shame if she didn’t dress to show it off. However, her gold number at Elton John’s Oscars 2013 party was probably a bit too much. Click on the image above to see Heidi’s Julien Macdonald gold dress, which she matched ...

26 February 2013
03:48 GMT

Oscars 2013: Kim Kardashian Shows Off Baby Bump in Tight White Dress

You might think that Kim Kardashian and the Oscars aren’t exactly two concepts that go well together but, as it happens, she’s been a fixture on the Oscars circuit for years, though never (as far as I can remember) at the actual awards gala. This didn’t change this year: click above to see in full...

26 February 2013
03:08 GMT

Oscars 2013: Jack Nicholson Hits On Jennifer Lawrence – Video

If you don’t love Jennifer Lawrence yet, here’s a video that’s bound to earn her major points with you: watch the clip above to see her adorable reaction upon meeting Jack Nicholson for the first time at the Oscars 2013 – and realizing that he’s hitting on her. Lawrence was sitting dow...

26 February 2013
02:41 GMT

Oscars 2013: Jennifer Aniston Is Probably Pregnant – Photo

Either Jennifer Aniston is pregnant and her fiancé Justin Theroux was rubbing her tummy on the red carpet at the Oscars 2013 to confirm it, or this is just an innocent gesture that the tabs are already running wild with. Click on the image above to see it in full and understand what the fuss is all about. ...

26 February 2013
02:29 GMT

Oscars 2013: Natalie Portman Prompts Pregnancy Rumors

Natalie Portman and husband Benjamin Millepied skipped the red carpet before the Oscars 2013 and only posed for pictures at the Vanity Fair afterparty. One of the reasons they may have opted for this could be that she’s trying to hide the fact that she’s pregnant again, reports say. Click on the image a...

26 February 2013
02:09 GMT

Oscars 2013: Ang Lee Celebrates Win with In-N-Out Burger – Photo

Ang Lee won Best Director at the Oscars 2013 for his beautiful new film “Life of Pi,” but, as it turns out, when it comes to celebrating, Lee is just like the rest of us – well, at least like those of us who enjoy junk food. The director went for a burger at In-N-Out after his big night and, of co...

26 February 2013
01:54 GMT

Oscars 2013: Ben Affleck Shaves Beard

Ben Affleck has finally gotten to go home with an Oscar for his directorial efforts, though he still has to wait to nab the one for Best Director. The Oscars 2013 saw him win Best Picture so, by all means, his lucky charm beard definitely brought him luck. This would explain why he chose to shave it shortly after t...

26 February 2013
01:38 GMT

Oscars 2013: Elton John’s Son Is Already a Little Star – Photo

Elton John and David Furnish’s first son, Zachary, who is just 2 years old, was the guest of honor at the musician’s glamorous Oscars 2013 party, which is actually a charitable event that raises money for HIV and Aids research. Though still very young, Zachary stole the thunder from the myriad of A-list...

26 February 2013
01:03 GMT

Oscars 2013: Sofia Vergara’s Mysterious Illness Revealed

She’s usually a fixture on the red carpet and, at the same time, one of the best dressed ladies on the circuit, for which reason she’s always a sight for sore eyes. However, Sofia Vergara was notably absent at the Oscars 2013 due to a mysterious illness. As the most important awards show of the year kic...

26 February 2013
00:53 GMT

Oscars 2013: Kristen Stewart Presents, Gets Lots of Hate Online – Video

Kristen Stewart can’t catch a break but chances are this probably happens because she’s not even trying, not honestly so. The “Twilight” star was on stage at last night’s Oscars 2013 to present and is now being harshly criticized online for it. Check out the video below to see her prese...

25 February 2013
11:22 GMT

Oscars 2013: Brandi Glanville’s Dress Nearly Falls Off – Photo

One of the most unexpected appearances at the 2013 Oscars (the actual awards ceremony, not one of the parties before, during or after it) was, without a doubt, reality star Brandi Glanville. Perhaps even more surprising was that she opted to wear a dress that left so little to the imagination. Click on the image ab...

25 February 2013
11:08 GMT

Oscars 2013: Jennifer Lawrence Explains Why She Tripped and Fell

One of the most talked about moments at last night’s Oscars 2013 was how Jennifer Lawrence tripped and fell on the stairs as she was going up on stage to accept the award for Best Actress. As I already noted, the actress handled the whole thing with lots of grace and humor. The sense of humor didn’t l...

25 February 2013
10:52 GMT


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