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Posted: 5:44 a.m. Monday, July 23, 2012

Why Elton John won't join Twitter and Kelly Clarkson has a suggestion for American Idol!  

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By Vikki Locke

- Colorado residents want Christian Bale to visit the Dark Knight Rises shooting victims in his costume.


- AMC Theatres
has banned masks and fake weapons as a result of Friday's Dark Knight Rises shooting.

- Sales of adult toys have jumped by 400% since the release of Fifty Shades of Grey.


- The Spice Girls are going to perform at the closing ceremony of the Olympics.


- Prosecutors have agreed to drop lewd conduct charges against Fred Williard if he gets counseling and completes a diversion program.


- Men In Black 4
is in the works.


- Penn State has removed Joe Paterno's statue because of Jerry Sandusky's sex abuse scandal. The NCAA may fine Penn State $30 million today.


- Lindsay Lohan wants to do a remake of Thelma & Louise with Jennifer Lawrence.


- Sage Stallone
was buried on Saturday.


- American Idol winner Lee Dewyze married model/actress Jonna Walsh on Saturday.

 

Hooray for Hollywood: Here are this past weekend's box office results.

Warner Brothers says, “Out of respect for the victims and their families. Warner Bros. Pictures will not be reporting box office numbers for ‘The Dark Knight Rises’ throughout the weekend. Box office numbers will be released on Monday.”

The Dark Knight Rises earned $75 million on Friday. It's weekend take is estimated at $162 million.

 

Shame On You: Madonna is catching heat for bringing guns on stage during her show in Scotland. A spokeswoman for Mothers Against Guns tells the Daily Record, "Madonna and her dancers using replica guns was always in bad taste but given what happened in Colorado it is even worse. She should know better."

 

 

Hot Feet: Twenty one people burned their feet last Thursday while walking over coals at a Tony Robbins event. Tony told people the walk was an opportunity to "understand that there is absolutely nothing you can't overcome." 6,000 attendees walked across the 6,000-degree coals.

 

 

 

Oops I Did It: Transsexual Kara Hays spent $90,000 on a sex change operation and surgery to look like Britney Spears. The 26-year-old, who was born a man and was once known as Kody, says, ''When you feel like you’re a girl living in a boy’s body and you try to change you want that validation that you look like a girl. I viewed her as a very strong woman, everybody wanted to date her. I focused on Britney and Christina Aguilera for my inspiration: they were the stars that were around when I was younger, they are who you looked up to. Nowadays people have Lady Gaga and Katy Perry. I was just thinking, I want to be a girl now, who do I emulate? I was in a really bad mood one day and just went into the salon and told them to take my extensions out. I thought if Britney has the strength to do it then I do too. People told me it was such a bold statement, I felt so liberated. I’ve never felt good enough and I tried to do anything to make myself ugly, this was one of those things. Once I changed, I went through school perfectly normally, I had to adhere to the rules and dress code like everyone else. I felt like I was put under a microscope though. I felt like I couldn’t have any form of scandalous situation because I was already a scandal in itself. It was almost like I went through puberty twice.''

 

 

7 Foods To Live Longer from foxnews.com

1. Broccoli, grapes and salad. We'll start with the scientific consensus: A diet rich in fruits and vegetables, high in nutrients and low in calories, are your best bet for a long life. Need specifics? Eat more broccoli, grapes, and salad: Researchers have found that compounds in these three foods pack extra life-extending benefits.

2. Berries. These bite-sized fruit favorites are check full of antioxidants, known to boost immunity and stave off life-threatening disease. They'll help you age gracefully as well. A 2012 study from Harvard University found that at least one serving of blueberries or two servings of strawberries each week may reduce the risk of cognitive decline in older adults.

3. Garlic. At a Pennsylvania banquet celebrating centenarians last spring, Nancy Fisher, 107, attributed her long life to her faith ... and her passion for garlic. Fisher may be on to something, however: Studies have found that phytochemicals in garlic can halt the formation of carcinogenic chemicals in the body, and that women who eat more garlic have lower risk of certain colon cancers.

4. Olive oil. As delicious as it is healthy, this monounsaturated "good fat" is well known for its heart-health and longevity benefits. Studies also show that olive oil may also be linked to brain health and cancer prevention. Aim for two tablespoons a day.

5. Bok choy. Studies suggests that cruciferous vegetables like this one contain nutrients, such as fiber, vitamin C, and folate, that can help you cheat death. And that's likely the case even if you've already had a close call: A study from Vanderbilt University found that breast cancer survivors in Shanghai who ate more cruciferae—specifically of the turnip, cabbage, and bok choy variety popular in China—had lower risks of death or cancer recurrence during the study period.

6. Avocado. How to prevent heart disease, the largest killer in the United States, according to the latest report from the National Center of Health Statistics? Eat more foods that help keep your heart healthy, like avocados and others already on this list, and improve your odds of a long life. Avocados can lower your LDL "bad" cholesterol while raising your HDL "good" levels, and they help your body absorb heart-healthy vitamins like beta-carotene and lycopene.

7. Tomatoes. Lycopene is also an important nutrient in the fight against cancer—the second leading cause of death in the United States. And there's no better source than rosy red tomatoes. Eating them cooked, in pasta sauce, tomato soup, or chutney, actually increases the amount of carcinogen-fighting carotenoids your body is able to absorb.

 

 

Glad Bags: 66 year-old Joan Lloyd got breast implants. The great-grandmother from London went from an A cup to an F. She is casually dating a 28 year-old man. Joan says, "I feel so much more confident about myself. I feel my boob job has actually given me a new lease of life. I had breast fed all my children and it had really affected my figure. It got me down. My children have been very supportive of my decision and can see the difference it's made to me. The result is very natural. I have had a few dates, with men from 24 to 50. Some don't even know how old I am."

 

 

Spare Change: The Oklahoma City police recently arrested Shane Speegle for panhandling. When asked why he didn't just get a job, Speegle replied, "I'm lazy, and I made $60,000 doing this last year. Why would I go get a job?" He was cited for not having a panhandling permit.

 

Disgusting Parent: Londoner Becky Adams has given her 16-year-old daughter permission to work as an escort. She says, “I’d much rather she work as an escort than a banker. I couldn’t understand her wanting to do something morally wrong, something that could jeopardize someone else. I don’t have a moral problem with having sex with strangers. I don’t think it’s wrong for women to sell their bodies. Me and the kids never lived in the brothels. I kept that side separate from family. I think my work showed Emilia that the reality of prostitution is just very ordinary. To be a good prostitute, you need the constitution of a landscape gardener. For that hour-long appointment you need to be on top of your game. The sex may only last ten minutes but for the rest of the session — the conversation, the bathing, the massage — you need to make your client feel like they’re the only person in the world.''

 

George Clooney and Stacy Kiebler may get married. A source tells the Star, “She’s the first girlfriend George has had in decades that his parents will spend time with. George’s mother, Nina, “is definitely pushing him to marry Stacy – and have babies!”

 

 

Tom Cruise is moving back to New York to be closer to Suri. A source tells the Post, “Tom’s looking for a new home here. He wants a fresh start. He doesn’t want to go back to the East Village apartment where he was living with Katie. He’s looking for something that’s very private. Where he won’t have to deal with going through a lobby, and people outside all the time. He also wants to have a nice amount of space for Suri, with outdoor space. That could mean high-end luxury apartments, but he’s also looking at houses outside of the city or in gated communities

 

Johnny Depp is buying a Hawaii home for him and Amber Heard. A source tells NOW magazine, ''He wants somewhere he and new love Amber can get away from all the scrutiny. He's really smitten.''

The Sun claims Johnny recently gifted Vanessa Paradis with a pendant that said: “My heart is always with you.” A source says, “They are having a family holiday to show the kids they are still a strong family even if those two are split or not. But the fact he presented her with such a touching gift, it’s almost as if they could make another go of things. Johnny wants to be with his family, he’s a very family orientated man. His kids mean everything to him. What they need more than anything is to get together far away from Hollywood and that is what they are doing.”

 

Cameron Diaz wants to date Seth MacFarlane. A source tells the Star, “He thinks she’s hot and is down to hang out with her, but he doesn’t want to be her boyfriend. He’s a hotshot now and is having fun playing the field.”

 

  

Kelly Clarkson wants Carrie Underwood to judge American Idol. She says, Didn't she major in journalism or something? And she can have that face ... that bluff face! She can put that on! She would be good. I don't want to be a judge. Mentor is more my style. And not just mentoring, getting to be a part of the song with them, getting them amped up - from our rehearsals to stage, it's so exciting being on stage. It's fun!''

 

 Usher's stepson, Kyle Glover, has died. The 11 year-old was taken off life support 11 days after being injured in a jet ski accident.

 

Rihanna and Magic Johnson were spotted yachting off the coast of St Tropez.

 

Justin Bieber and Selena Gomez are planning to move in together.

 

Kelly Clarkson has been covering the Foo Fighters' “All My Life” during some of her recent shows.

 

Elton John won't join Twitter. He says, “It would end my career. I’d be in prison after about two days. I mean, no, God almighty. Me and my big mouth, no thank you. That would be the end of my career. You won’t see me doing a disco record or a dance record or anything like that, because I don’t know how. I’m technically a Luddite. I have an iPad, but I don’t have a phone. I’m not great on a computer. I don’t even have one.”

 

 Elton John regrets not having kids sooner. He says, ''I regret a little bit that I didn't do it sooner, but he has changed our lives. Everything is about him now. He's gorgeous, he travels brilliantly, he so loves people, and it makes our lives - he's the icing on the cake.''

 

 

DARK KNIGHT RISES  PARIS PREMIERE CANCELLED FOLLOWING COLORADO MASSACRE

Just hours after Friday’s massacre at a Dark Knight Rises screening in Colorado, Warner Bros announced they had cancelled that evening’s Paris premiere.    “Warner Bros. is deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident,” read a statement from the studio. “We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time.” All planned interviews with director Christopher Nolan, and the film’s stars were also cancelled. The studio also decided to pull a trailer for The Gangster Squad, which was set to run before the film. The trailer featured a scene in which gangsters shoot people in a movie theater from behind the screen.  Friday’s massacre, in which 12 people died and 58 others were injured,  also prompted many theaters across the country to increase security at Dark Knight Rises screenings. Several theaters decided to prohibit anyone from wearing costumes, or face concealing masks to screenings. In addition, Warner Bros. reportedly pulled any Dark Knight Rises commercials featuring images of guns. They also decided not to release box office figures for the film on Sunday out of respect for the lives that were lost.

 

DARK KNIGHT RISES DIRECTOR AND STARS RELEASE STATEMENTS REGARDING FRIDAY'S TRAGEDY

On Friday afternoon, Dark Knight Rises director Christopher Nolan released a statement regarding the Colorado tragedy that took place during the screening of his film.  "Speaking on behalf of the cast and crew of 'The Dark Knight Rises', I would like to express our profound sorrow at the senseless tragedy that has befallen the entire Aurora community,” read the statement. “ I would not presume to know anything about the victims of the shooting but that they were there last night to watch a movie. I believe movies are one of the great American art forms and the shared experience of watching a story unfold on screen is an important and joyful pastime.   The movie theatre is my home, and the idea that someone would violate that innocent and hopeful place in such an unbearably savage way is devastating to me. “ Finally, said Nolan, “ Nothing any of us can say could ever adequately express our feelings for the innocent victims of this appalling crime, but our thoughts are with them and their families."

The Dark Knight Rises star Christian Bale also released a statement regarding Friday’s tragedy. "Words cannot express the horror that I feel," Bale, 38, said in a statement via MTV News. "I cannot begin to truly understand the pain and grief of the victims and their loved ones, but my heart goes out to them."

Co-star Anne Hathaway added in a statement to Gossip Cop, “My heart aches and breaks for the lives taken and altered by this unfathomably senseless act. I am at a loss for words how to express my sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families.”

 

KATHERINE JACKSON REPORTED MISSING!

Jackson matriarch Katherine Jackson was reported missing Saturday by her nephew Trent Jackson. According to reports, Katherine, 82,  traveled to Albuquerque, NM on July 15th with daughter Rebbie for a Jackson brothers concert, but Trent, as well as Michael Jackson’s three kids, have not heard from her since. In fact, Michael’s daughter Paris tweeted Sunday, "Yes, my grandmother is missing. I haven't spoken with her in a week [and] I want her home now." "The kids were trying to get a hold of their grandmother and they haven't been able to reach her for almost a week," Katherine’s lawyer Sandra Ribera told CNN. "They are told she's unavailable . . . I'm concerned that she's not safe" Ribera added that Katherine "has never gone 24 hours without talking to her kids." But Katherine’s son Jermaine Jackson insists nothing is wrong with his mother and that she is in currently in Arizona.  "I want to reassure everyone (inc all sudden medical experts) that Mother is fine but is resting up in AZ on the orders of a doctor, not us," he tweeted. "This is our mother and her health is paramount. We are not inventing or plotting anything. We are following doctors advice. Period."

 

RANDY & JERMAINE AFTER MICHAEL’S MONEY!

Last week it was reported that several members of the Jackson family had written a letter claiming Michael Jackson’s will was forged in an attempt to get the executors of Michael’s estate removed. According to TMZ, Randy and Jermaine Jackson are the driving forces behind the move because they’re broke and are doing anything possible to get their hands on Michael’s money. In the letter, they claim their mother Katherine suffered a stroke, which she has denied. Sources say Randy and Jermaine are trying to prove Katherine is infirm so they will be able to get themselves appointed her conservator, which means they’d have access to the $70,000-a-month she gets from Michael’s estate.  (If Katherine dies, Michael’s money goes into a trust for his kids.)

 

KUTCHER & KUNIS CAUGHT KISSING!

So much for “just friends.” After months of rumors that Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis were dating, the former That 70s show co-stars were caught on camera smooching.  The intimate scene occurred over the weekend during the wrap party for Ashton’s Steve Jobs biopic.

 

STALLONE’S SON LAID TO REST

Slyvester Stallone’s son Sage was laid to rest Saturday morning after a funeral at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Brentwood, CA. In lieu of flowers, Sly and Sage’s mother Sasha Czack asked mourners to make a donation to the charity Autism Speaks. (Sage’s younger brother Seargeoh is autistic.) Sage’s body was found July 13th in his apartment in Los Angeles. So far a cause of death is not known.

 

MELANIE & ANTONIO MARITAL PROBLEMS?

Is there trouble in paradise for Melanie Griffith and Antonio Banderas? The internet is abuzz with rumors the couple, who has been married for 15 years, may be having difficulties. Radaronline says the pair is “on the brink of divorce.” “This isn’t a new problem, there have been some big issues for a while,” claims an insider. “They’ve been in counseling and they’re still going, but overall it seems to be the end of the road.”  On Friday, Radar posted video of Antonio dancing with Indian actress Mallika Sherawat, suggesting something may have been going on between them. The footage was shot during a Cannes Film Festival party aboard Microsoft billionaire Paul Allen’s yacht back in May.   Sources say Antonio “was very attracted” to Mallika, and even “invited Mallika to Spain to visit his country.” But other sources claim rumors of marital trouble are not true. “They seem absolutely fine,” a source who recently saw  Antonio and Melanie together told People. “Honestly, they seem happy.”

Q-Antonio voiced what character in the Shrek movies, who went on to get his own spin-off? Puss in Boots

 

IDOL TALKING TO FORMER CONTESTANTS!

Producers of American Idol are struggling to do something new now that Jennifer Lopez and Steven Tyler have quit.  Names like Mariah Carey, Charlie Sheen, Kanye West and Nicki Minaj are said to be in the running to replace the departing stars, but Idol is also looking to shake things up in areas other than the judging table.  According to Radaronline, producers have been talking to former contestants like Taylor Hicks, Adam Lambert, Carrie Underwood and Clay Aiken about coming back “to participate in some way.” Said the insider, “They wouldn’t necessarily be in judging positions, but the show wants them involved.”

Q-Clay Aiken was recently the runner-up on what NBC reality show? Donald Trump’s Celebrity Apprentice

 

LEE DEWYZE WEDS!

Season nine American Idol winner Lee DeWyze married actress Joanna Walsh Saturday in Camarillo, CA. The couple met in October, 2010 when Walsh was cast to play Lee’s love interest in a music video. They got engaged in July.

 

USHER’S STEPSON DIES

Usher’s 11-year-old former stepson Kyle Glover died Saturday after being taken of life support. Kyle, son of Usher’s ex Tameka Foster,  was struck in the head by a personal watercraft at Lake Lanier in Georgia earlier this month.

 

ROGEN’S WIFE TAKES OUT RESTRAINING ORDER AGAINST STALKER!

Seth Rogen’s wife obtained a restraining order last week against an “unstable” stalker who claims to follow “voices” in his head. Lauren Miller, who married Rogen last October, claims that earlier this month, a 31-year-old man named Yasin Ajani tried to get the family maid to let him into the couple’s LA home. He told the maid he was a friend of the pair and had a package to deliver to them. The maid refused to let Ajani in, so he hopped a fence and laid down on a couch in the couple’s front yard.  When cops arrested him for criminal trespass he told them “voices told me to go see and talk with Lauren.”  A judge has ordered Ajani to stay at least 200 yards away from both Seth and Lauren. He is due back in court August 10th.

Q-Seth Rogen impregnates a one-night stand in what 2007 Judd Apatow film? Knocked Up

 

SPICE GIRLS REUNITING FOR OLYMPIC CLOSING CEREMONIES!

The Spice Girls are getting back together. Reports claim the 90s pop group, featuring Geri Halliwell (Ginger Spice), Emma Bunton (Baby Spice), Melanie Chisholm (Sporty Spice), Melanie Brown (Scary Spice) and Victoria Beckham (Posh Spice), will perform at the Olympic Closing Ceremony in London on August 12th. Other performers include: The Who, George Michael, Take That and Jessie J.

Q-Can you name the 1997 movie starring the Spice Girls? Spice World

 

LEVINE’S EX DATING TRUE BLOOD STAR!

Adam Levine’s Victoria’s Secret model ex Anne Vyalitsyna has set her sights on another sexy man – True Blood’sAlexander Skarsgard. According to Us Weekly, the pair began dating in June, but, “she’s in that nervous, waiting-for-him-to-call phase.”  So far it doesn’t look like there’s anything serious between them, with another source explaining that Alex and Anne “don’t have a title, but she’s ready for something serious.” Of course, Adam has already moved on as well. He is currently dating Anne’s model pal Behati Prinsloo.

 

TV TIDBITS!

● Direct TV subscribers can finally watch MTV again. The cable provider Friday settled a two week dispute with Viacom, which prompted Direct TV to pull channels like MTV, Comedy Central, BET and Nickelodeon from approximately 20 million homes. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Fast Times at Ridgemont High star Jennifer Jason Leigh is joining the cast of ABC’s Revenge, where she’ll play Emily’s (Emily VanCamp) presumed dead mother.  The second season of Revenge premieres Wednesday, September 21st at 10 pm.

 

MISCELLANEOUS MOVIE NEWS!

Kenneth Branagh is in talks to play the villain in the next Jack Ryan film, which he is also directing.  The movie stars Chris Pine, who in this incarnation of author Tom Clancy’s character, is a financial analyst in Moscow who discovers an evil Russian mastermind is trying to take down the American economy. Pine is the fourth actor to play Ryan on film. Ben Affleck (The Sum of All Fears), Alec Baldwin (The Hunt For Red October) and Harrison Ford (Patriot Games, Clear and Present Danger) have all played the character.

 

  

2012 Teen Choice Awards

Choice Comedian: Ellen DeGeneres

Choice Web Star: Sophia Grace & Rosie

Choice TV Show — Sci-Fi/Fantasy: The Vampire Diaries

Choice TV Actor — Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Ian Somerhalder

Choice TV Actress — Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Nina Dobrev

Choice TV Male Scene Stealer: Michael Trevino

Choice TV Female Scene Stealer: Candice Accola

Choice Movie Actor Drama: Zac Efron

Choice Movie Actor Romance: Zac Efron

Choice Movie Drama: The Lucky One

Choice Hotties: Miley Cyrus & Ian Somerhalder

Choice Music Group: Selena Gomez & The Scene

Choice TV Actor Action: Adam Rodriguez

Choice Movie Comedy: 21 Jump Street

Choice TV Show — Drama: Pretty Little Liars

Choice Movie Actress — Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Jennifer Lawrence

Choice Male Scene Stealer: Liam Hemsworth

Choice Villian: Alexander Ludwig

Choice Actress Comedy: Emma Stone

Choice Actress Drama: Emma Stone

Choice Breakout In A Movie: Rihanna

Choice Hissy Fit: Charlize Theron

Choice Movie of the Summer — Comedy or Music: Katy Perry’s Part Of Me

Choice TV Breakout Star Female: Hannah Simone

Choice Breakup Song: Payphone by Maroon 5

Choice Female Movie Star of the Summer: Kristen Stewart

Ultimate Choice Award: The Twilight Saga

Choice Movie Romance: The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn — Part 1

Choice Movie Actress Romance: Kristen Stewart

Choice TV Actor Comedy: Chris Colfer

Acuvue Inspire Award: Miranda Cosgrove

Choice TV Actress Comedy: Lea Michele

Choice Summer TV Star Male: Tyler Posey

Choice Female Artist: Taylor Swift

Choice Female Country Artist: Taylor Swift

Choice Single By A Female Artist: Eyes Open by Taylor Swift

Choice Country Song: Sparks Fly by Taylor Swift

Choice Movie Voice: Taylor Swift

Choice Male Artist: Justin Bieber

Choice Single By A Male Artist: Boyfriend by Justin Bieber

Choice Male Music Star of the Summer: Justin Bieber

Choice Male Fashion Icon: Justin Bieber

Choice Movie Actor — Sci-Fi/Fantasy: Josh Hutcherson

Choice Liplock: Josh Hutcherson & Jennifer Lawrence

Choice Movie Sci-Fi/Fantasy: The Hunger Games

Choice Book: The Hunger Games

Choice Summer Music Star Group: One Direction

Choice Music Breakout Group: One Direction

Choice Love Song: What Makes You Beautiful by One Direction

Choice Actress In An Action Movie: Zoe Saldana

Choice Actor In An Action Movie: Taylor Lautner

Choice Summer Movie Star Male: Chris Hemsworth

Choice TV Comedy: Glee

Choice Female Music Star of the Summer: Demi Lovato

Choice Twit: Demi Lovato

Choice Breakout Artist: Carly Rae Jepsen

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