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According to the New York Daily News, Jon and Kate Gosselin have decided to go in media blackout mode as they figure out their divorce. On the show’s page on the TLC web site, the couple released a statement that mentions why they’ve stopped talking to the media:
“During this very difficult time we will be working to focus solely on the needs of our family. This includes no longer commenting publicly or reacting to media stories and speculation. Our goal is to do the very best for our children and that will be done as privately as possible.”
They’ve even gone so far as to file their divorce in a court that will keep their records sealed. Unfortunately, it all feels like a bunch of “too little too late” moves. If they’re trying to protect the children, why did Kate and Jon spend the last four months talking to magazines like People for months on end? Why did they announce their split in front of 10.6 million gawkers (including me)? Why in the hell did they even start their show to begin with?
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It looks like things are getting more interesting each day when it comes to the music biopic The Runaways — and I’m not talking about Joan Jett making Kristen Stewart cry. No, instead, there is news that Alia Shawkat (who will forever be known as Maeby Fünke) is joining the cast as famed bassist and ‘Bangle’ Micki Steele … or at the very least an approximation of Steele. Latino Review is reporting that Shawkat has joined the cast as an 18-year-old bass player named Robin (aka Steele), and judging by the photo above, you have to admit that Shawkat would be a great choice to play the sexy bassist. I mean, just look at those lips.
Rather than get into a long and convoluted explanation about the awesomeness that is Steele, here is a little primer: Steele was one of the first members of The Runaways when they were touring the club circuit in L.A. and was considered the ‘feminine’ one in a group of bad girls. By 1976 she had left the band after the addition of Lita Ford (played in the film by Scout Taylor-Compton) and Cherie Currie (played by Dakota Fanning). Steele would go on to join another famous girl band, The Bangles, and create music history by teaching the world about ‘Manic Mondays‘.
There has been no word on why Steele isn’t going to be named in the film; possibly because the film makers didn’t secure the rights to use her image, or maybe her split from The Runaways wasn’t an amicable one. My guess is that the character of Robin will be based on Steele, but also be an amalgam of some of the other band members that won’t be featured prominently in the film.
The Runaways is still filming on location in L.A., but will arrive in theaters in 2010.
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Britney Spears has been warned by a top U.S. psychologist, that she’ll die in six months unless she gets the needed treatment for chronic mood…
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What do you get when you mix Annette Bening, Julianne Moore, and Mark Ruffalo in a comedy? A same-sex couple and one eager sperm donor. (Bet you weren’t expecting that!) Variety reports that the trio, plus Josh Hutcherson (Bridge to Terabithia) and Mia Wasikowska (Alice in Wonderland), will star in a new film called The Kids Are All Right.
Bening and Moore are playing a couple who long ago used donated sperm to start a family. Years later, when their son and daughter (Hutcherson and Wasikowska) have grown up, they want to find the man behind the sperm. So, they hunt down Ruffalo’s character, and he “totally upsets their family dynamic once he enters their lives.”
This project is coming from Lisa Cholodenko, which bodes particularly well for the already-unique story. You might remember that she’s the writer and director of Laurel Canyon, one of the few films to show the lovely Frances McDormand as a beautiful and carefree woman, rather than a quirky gal steeped in kitsch.
So, a filmmaker who can challenge the norm, a same-sex couple played by two multi-Oscar-nominated actresses, and an original storyline to boot? Pinch me, I must be dreaming. The film just started production, so I can only hope we get to see how this all pans out soon.
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good morning! after listening to michael jackson non-stop since his untimely death this past thursday - i simply had to post this incredible megamix i came across featuring sixteen of his best tracks all mixed into one amazing medley! the past few days have been beyond surreal - i certainly never thought mr. jackson’s passing would affect me as much as it has - i’ve been really sad & reflective over the past few days but on the other hand listening to all his music and watching his videos has definitely put a smile on my face - he’d totally want us to celebrate - rather than mourn! i know he’s in a better place right now - i can’t thank him enough for all that he left us - my gosh - his musical legacy is truly legendary! popbytes over & out for now … xoxo
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oh my gosh! i’ve had a crush on john stamos for as long as i can remember - everyone had a thing for ‘uncle jesse’ on full house (he was also cute on general hospital as ‘blackie parrish’) thankfully mr. stamos has aged really well - at age 45 he’s still sexy as ever (he turns 46 in august) plus according to denise richards he’s really good in the bedroom - i’m very surprised someone else hasn’t snatched him up … he split with rebecca romijn back in 2005! (oh i hope i’m not giving newly single vanessa minnillo ideas - i can’t believe she’s already trying to sink her teeth into cutie topher grace!) normally i do my weekly just because he’s cute post on friday evenings but everything got backed up by all the sad news - so please enjoy the pictures of john at madeo restaurant the other night in west hollywood … just because he’s cute! popbytes over & out for now … xoxo
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Ugly Betty producer Salma Hayek and her boyfriend Francois-Henri Pinault have topped a new list to find Hollywood’s Richest Couple.
The actress and…
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Good news for all you Chris Kattan fans. The Saturday Night Live veteran has snagged a regular role in the new ABC single-camera comedy The Middle. He will play a car salesman alongside series star Patricia Heaton.
Based on what I’ve read, this sounds like one of those safe, non-controversial, family comedies that the networks love and I loathe, such as According To Jim and Two and a Half Men (nowadays I prefer sitcoms like How I Met Your Mother and The Big Bang Theory). As a result, I doubt we’ll be seeing characters such as Mango make an appearance (that and the fact he’s on a competing network to NBC and would likely be sued for doing so).
And here I thought Kattan would end up like one of those obscure SNL celebrities like Garrett Morris or Rich Hall. In a tough economy, he’s got a job. More power to him.
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With his film due out in a couple of weeks, Harry Potter is beginning to make some waves. First up is an update on the Potter IMAX delay. Long story short, Half-Blood Prince won’t be arriving on IMAX screens the same day the film hits conventional theaters because of a deal IMAX made with Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen for an exclusive four-week run. However, three theaters will be getting Harry Potter in IMAX on opening day, July 15th, but if you don’t live in New York, Los Angeles or Chicago, you’re out of luck. Collider tells us those three theaters are as follows: Century City IMAX (Los Angeles), Henry Crown (Chicago), and AMC Loews Lincoln Square (NYC). The first 12 minutes of the movie have been converted to IMAX 3D, and so I’m sure it’s worth the trip for those who live in the surrounding areas. Unfortunately, everyone else will have to wait another two weeks.
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