Here Are the 10 Movies That Make Men Cry

Kleenex did a survey of Australian women, and ALL of them said they'd seen their husband or boyfriend cry at a movie.      

 Only 40% said they'd cried at the birth of their children . . . 25% cried on their wedding day . . . and 10% cried when their favorite sports team lost.  Anyway, here are the ten movies most likely to get a guy choked up:

#1.)  "Marley and Me"  

 #2.)  "Red Dog":  That was an Australian movie released last year . . . about ANOTHER dog that dies.  So apparently that does the trick.  

 #3.)  "Life is Beautiful"

 #4.)  "The Shawshank Redemption"  

 #5.)  "The Notebook"

 #6.)  “Forrest Gump"

 #7.)  "Love Actually"

  #8.)  "Titanic"

 #9.)  "My Sister's Keeper":  That's a Cameron Diaz movie from 2009 by the guy who directed "The Notebook", about a little girl with leukemia and her organ donor sister.

 #10.)  "Toy Story 3"

- Christian Bale visited victims of Friday's Aurora, Colorado shooting yesterday. He took pictures and surprised everyone. Bale stealthly arrived by ambulance.

- The producers of Gangster Squad are removing a scene where mobsters shoot up a theatre audience. The film opens on September 7th.

- William Balfour received 3 life sentences yesterday for killing Jennifer Hudson‘s mom, brother and 7-year-old nephew.

- Alex Trebek hosted his first Jeopardy yesterday since suffering a heart attack in June.

- Sharon Osbourne may leave America's Got Talent. She Tweeted: My darling @HowardStern, money is not the reason I'm not returning to @nbcagt, it's because..."

- Emma Watson may play Anastasia Steele in the Fifty Shades of Grey movie.

One nation, under Pepsi... or Coke.    Nearly half of all Americans --48 percent-- have at least one soda every single day.
   The new Gallup poll found that the remaining 52 percent drink zilch, but among those who do reach for a soda, they drink an average of 2.6 glasses a day; seven percent say they have four or more.

   It's the first time Gallup has asked about soda in its annual Consumption Habits poll, which found that, America's nearly 13-thousand Starbucks notwithstanding, coffee consumption really hasn't budged since 1999 --but it remains our liquid stimulant of choice. Some 64 percent of survey participants said they had at least one cup, up just a hair from 63 percent 13 years ago.

Miracle Baby: Katie Medley gave birth to a baby boy yesterday four days after being involved in The Dark Knight Rises shooting. Her husband, Caleb, is in the same hospital in a medically-induced coma fighting for his life. He got shot in the face, lost his right eye and suffered brain damage. Family friend Michael West says, “Caleb and his family have no insurance, and these hospital bills are going to be well into the hundreds if not thousands if not millions. Caleb and Katie will be struggling with these hospital bills for the rest of their lives.”

Mothra: London's Olympic Stadium is infested with moths and poisonous caterpillars that cause vomiting and dizziness. Moth expert Graham Warren tells the Daily Express, "People have so many clothes nowadays that the damage can be done undisturbed as clothes are left unworn. Even surface to air missiles will not be able to combat this powerful airborne menace. Some of the world’s top athletes could be taking home moth larvae as well as gold medals after the Games have ended.''

Grey Area: England's Damson Dene Hotel is replacing Bibles with copies of Fifty Shades of Grey. Owner Jonathan Denby says, “I was thinking originally of putting in a book by Ayn Rand — ‘Atlas Shrugged’ was my first thought. But because everybody is reading ‘Fifty Shades of Grey,’ we thought it would be a hospitable thing to do, to have this available for our guests, especially if some of them were a little bit shy about buying it because of its reputation

Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing gave his $3 million bonus to 10,000 employees. He wanted to reward them for a record-setting year. Profits rose by 73%.

Tis the Season

Christmas In July is today. A new survey by CouponCabin reveals that 54% of people shop year-round for holiday presents.

When asked when they start their holiday shopping, people said:

- All year round, I continually shop for the holidays – 11%

- Eight months to one year in advance – 3%

- Three to seven months in advance – 18%

- One month to less than three months in advance – 36%

- Less than one month in advance – 21%

Worry Wort

A new survey by the Quarterly Consumer Report reveals that the average person spends three hours a week fretting over cash. 50% of 18-29 year-olds run out of money every month.

Kristen Stewart allegedly cheated on Robert Pattinson with Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. A source tells People he is married. "Kristen is absolutely devastated. It was a mistake and a complete lapse in judgment. She wasn't having an affair with Rupert. It was just a fleeting moment that shouldn't have happened. She never meant to hurt anyone. She's a good person who just made a bad choice."

The X Factor is straining Britney Spears and Jason Trawick's relationship. A source tells RADAR Online, “Their relationship has been majorly rocky ever since she started filming The X Factor. They are constantly fighting about everything, and it isn’t good.” Another source says, “Part of his role as co-conservator is to be with Britney every second that she is on the set of The X Factor, and he is getting fed up with it. He is constantly having to discipline her because of her erratic behavior on the show, which is creating major riffs in their relationship as well, because Britney doesn’t like to be scolded or told what to do. The mixing of business with pleasure has really damaged their relationship, and they are both really unhappy at this point.”

Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are getting serious. A source tells Showbiz Spy, “They’re basically living together. Like any new couple in love, they’re pretty much joined at the hip. They’ve been sneaking around for months but there’s only so long you can keep it quiet. They’re staying with each other most nights. Mila’s practically moved in to Ashton’s Hollywood home.”

Randy and Jermaine Jackson asked Michael Jackson’s estate to pay their child support. A source tells RADAR Online, “Both Randy and Jermaine were behind on their child support payments - the only way they felt they could pay it was through Michael’s estate. They were concerned that they could face jail time or even more charges in fines for falling behind on child support. However, their request was shot down immediately as the estate has no legal obligations to Michael’s siblings.''

Katie Holmes has started a diary. A source tells OK! magazine, “Katie is constantly scribbling notes in her diary. It’s something she says is really helping her to cope. She actually got the idea from one of Oprah Winfrey’s shows discussing the value of keeping a journal. Writing down emotions with a pen and paper is proven to help the brain process stressful situations, and right now Katie is really struggling with anger, sadness and guilt. She’s writing about everything from her fun times with Suri to the difficulties with Tom.”

David Arquette has allegedly decorated his nightclub with naked pictures of his mother. He tells The Sun, ''People are like, 'Dude, your mom is naked all over your club.' 'It was the '60s and New York. Later she went on to become a marriage and family counselor. This is a way of honoring her youth.''

Mariah Carey wants to be American Idol's biggest star. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “It will be 110% someone less famous than Mariah Carey. Mariah Carey wants to be the centerpiece of the new panel and the new look of the show and doesn’t want to be overshadowed whatsoever. Many are scared on set that she is going to be a major diva and are scared that it will be a nightmare to work with her expected demands.''

The cast of Modern Family is suing ABC. They want $200,000 per episode because the show makes $160 million a year. Sofia Vergara, Ty Burrell, Julie Bowen, Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Eric Stonestreet earn $65,000 an episode while Ed O'Neil makes $105,000 per show.

Snooki plans to film her birth. She says, "Jionni doesn't want that. He wants it to be private and I totally respect him for that. But I'm going to record it for myself because I want to remember that moment. And I want to show Lorenzo when he's like 16 in front of all his friends and embarrass him."

As for her wedding dress, she says, "I'm getting a regular white dress, but the bridesmaids will be in leopard. The reception will be white and animal prints."

Justin Bieber is sporting a new tatt on his right arm. The tiny inking is the Japanese kanji symbol for music

Lady GaGa recently pulled into a New York parking lot where she blared her new song for fans. They approved.

Usher may record a tribute to his 11 year-old stepson, who died as a result of a jet ski accident. A source tells Hollywoodlife.com, “I would not be surprised at all if a song in Kile’s honor would be written and released in the very near future.''

Rob Thomas will mentor Cee Lo Green's singers on The Voice.

The Daily and The Atlanta Journal Constitution claim Elton John is expecting another child. A source says, “He hired the same surrogate to make another baby. She’s in her first trimester.”

STEWART CAUGHT CHEATING ON PATTINSON WITH MARRIED DIRECTOR!

Looks like it’s love on the rocks for Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson. Both Us Weekly and People magazine are reporting that Stewart cheated on her Twilight co-star with her married Snow White and the Huntsman director Rupert Sanders. Us even has compromising pictures of Stewart and Sanders taken on July 17^th.  According to the photographer who witnessed their kissing, “it seemed like they couldn't get enough.” "Kristen is absolutely devastated," a source tells People. "It was a mistake and a complete lapse in judgment. She wasn't having an affair with Rupert. It was just a fleeting moment that shouldn't have happened."

THE JEFFERSONS’ SHERMAN  HEMSLEY HAS DIED

The Jeffersons’ star Sherman Hemsley died yesterday at his home in El Paso, Texas, according to TMZ. The actor, 74, originated his infamous character of George Jefferson on All In The Family in 1973, before landing his own spinoff alongside Isabel Sanford in 1975. He later starred as Deacon Ernest Frye on the 80s NBC comedy Amen.  So far Hemsley’s cause of death is unknown.

JACKSON FAMILY FEUD!

There is definitely something fishy going on with the Jackson clan.  Monday night, cops were called to a disturbance at the Calabasas, CA, home where Michael’s three children live. While no arrests were made, lawyers for Katherine Jackson yesterday released a statement claiming Katherine’s children, including Janet, Randy and Jermaine, stormed their way into the home and confronted Paris, Prince and Blanket.  “Yesterday afternoon certain Jackson family members ambushed Katherine Jackson’s home after their vehicle tore through security gates on the tails of the SUV containing Michael Jackson’s children,” read the statement.  "After exiting their vehicles, Jackson family members ran up to Michael’s children as they yelled and began to aggressively grab at the cell phones in their hands. Out of concern for the well-being of Prince, Paris, and Blanket Jackson, the children were forced to temporarily leave their home and were taken to a safe location." Click here for video.  Sources say Janet, Randy and Jermaine wanted the kids’ cellphones to stop them from tweeting personal information about the family.  The statement added that one member of the family “admitted that a plan has been in place for the past three years to remove Katherine Jackson from her home and her beloved grandchildren.”   Michael’s kids have reportedly not heard from their grandmother in nine days, when she left their California home to attend a Jackson family concert. She never made it to the show, and is said to be in Arizona with her daughter Rebbie.

TITO’S SON WANTS TO BE MICHAEL’S KIDS’ GUARDIAN!

In related news…Tito Jackson’s 34-year-old son TJ has asked his lawyers to draw up documents requesting the court appoint him Paris, Prince and Blanket’s temporary guardian. Executors of Michael Jackson’s estate were planning to go to court to ask that a temporary guardian be appointed for Michael’s children and they are said to be okay with TJ in that role. The site claims the kids believe their grandmother has basically been kidnapped and they are all okay with TJ being their guardian in the meantime. He has reportedly acted like a parent to the kids in the past and they love him.

DARK KNIGHT RISES STUDIO DONATES MONEY TO VICTIMS OF THE COLORADO TRAGEDY

Warner Bros., the studio that released The Dark Knight Rises, is donating money to support the victims of Friday’s tragedy in Aurora, Colorado. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the studio has contacted Colorado governor John Hickenlooper to inform him they will contribute to a fund set up at givingfirst.org.  The fund will distribute money across several charities supporting the victims. The studio does not plan to publically announce how much money they have donated, but sources say it will be a “substantial” amount.

CHRISTIAN BALE VISITS COLORADO VICTIMS!

TMZ reports that Dark Knight Rises star Christian Bale was in Colorado yesterday visiting the victims and families of Friday’s tragedy. "Mr. Bale is there as himself, not representing Warner Brothers,” read a statement from the studio. Local news says Bale arrived at Aurora Medical Center  in an ambulance at around 2 pm so he could enter the building without being seen.

DC ENTERTAINMENT DELAYS LATEST BATMAN COMIC

Meanwhile, DC Comics has sent a letter to retailers asking them to postpone the sale of a new Batman comic book out of respect for the victims of Friday’s attack. The company decided to hold off on the sale of Batman, Incorporated No 3, “because the comic contains content that may be perceived as insensitive in light of recent events."

THREE ARRESTS CONNECTED TO DARK KNIGHT RISES!

Meanwhile, three arrests connected to The Dark Knight Rises were made over the weekend. In Arizona, an apparently drunk man who was acting strangely during a showing of the film was arrested Friday after a confrontation led to “mass hysteria” and people began fleeing the theater. The man, Michael William Borboa, was arrested on suspicion of disorderly conduct and threatening and intimidation. On Sunday, a man named Clark Tabor was arrested for making threatening comments after being upset that the film was not starting on time. He was reportedly heard saying, “I should go off like in Colorado.”  Finally, Timothy Courtois of Biddeford, Maine, was arrested a day after he saw the film, allegedly on his way to shoot a former employer. According to Maine state police, Courtois was stopped for speeding, and a search of his vehicle found an AK-47 assault weapon, four handguns, ammunition and news clippings about Friday’s tragedy.

KILLER OF HUDSON’S FAMILY GETS THREE LIFE SENTENCES!

William Balfour, the man found guilty of killing Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother and nephew, was sentenced yesterday to three consecutive life sentences plus an additional 120 years in prison.   Hudson was present in the court for the sentencing. Balfour’s lawyers initially requested a new trial, but Judge Charles Burns turned them down and told Balfour, “your soul is as barren as dark space.”  Balfour was convicted in May of 1st degree murder in the deaths of Jennifer's mom Darnell Donerson, her brother Jason Hudson, and nephew Julian King. He was also convicted of home invasion and residential burglary.

KANYE TO PROPOSE TO KIM?!

Kanye West is ready to make an honest woman out of Kim Kardashian. Sources tell Radaronline Kanye has already met with a jeweler about designing an engagement ring for Kim made out of jewels from his late mother Donda’s personal collection. “Kanye picked out some of Donda’s most expensive pieces, including some diamond earrings and a ruby ring,” a source close to Kanye tells Radar.  “He then gave them to a private jeweler friend to make Kim a one-of-a-kind engagement ring.”  The insider adds that Kanye is hoping to pop the question as soon as Kim’s divorce from Kris Humphries is final.  But friends are worried about Kanye using his mom’s jewels for Kim. “His friends think it’s a terrible idea and are advising him not to give Kim the ring,” says the source. “Because it’s a gift, it would be difficult for Kanye to ask for it back if they ever split up.”

q-Kanye West was previously engaged for 18 months to what designer (the relationship ended in 2008)? Alexis Phifer

MODERN FAMILY CAST SUES STUDIO OVER RAISES!

There’s no doubt Modern Family is a huge hit, and the stars of the show are taking advantage of that. According to the Hollywood Reporter, cast members Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Eric Stonestreet, Sofia Vergara and Ed O’Neill are all negotiating new contracts, with Julie, Ty, Jesse, Eric and Sofia negotiating as a team.  (Ed is negotiating separately because he already makes more money than the rest of the cast.)    The bitter talks took a bad turn earlier this week, when the cast rejected an offer from 20^th Century Fox and yesterday’s first table read of the season had to be cancelled because the cast refused to show up.  And now things have gotten so bad that yesterday the cast, including O'Neill, actually filed a lawsuit against 20^th Century Fox asking for their contracts to be voided. They are arguing that their initial deals violate California’s “7 Year Rule,” which prohibits contracts that last longer than seven years.

Q-Of the actors negotiating for more money, how many have won Emmys, and who are they? Three - Julie Bowen (2011, Best Supporting Actress), Ty Burrell (2011, Best Supporting Actor) and Eric Stonestreet (2010, Best Supporting Actor)

BRAD PAISLEY JOINING IDOL?!

Is American Idol getting ready to go country? Deadline.com reports that producer are seriously considering adding Brad Paisley to the judging panel. It’s not the most out there choice, considering Idol’s history with country crooning contestants. One of the most successful Idol champs is country superstar Carrie Underwood, and last year’s winner Scotty McCreery also performed country tunes.

X FACTOR CAUSING RELATIONSHIP PROBLEMS FOR BRIT!

Britney Spears’ career may be back on track thanks to her new gig with The X Factor, but it’s wreaking havoc on her love life. Radaronline reports that the pressure of Britney’s new job is causing problems between her and fiancé Jason Trawick.  "Their relationship has been majorly rocky ever since she started filming The X Factor,” a source told the site. "They are constantly fighting about everything." Jason, a talent agent who quit his job at William Morris in May 2011, is reportedly unhappy about his career. He’s said to be upset, “that he has gone from being a big time Hollywood agent to Britney’s full-time babysitter.”

Q-Britney performed with an albino python around her neck during the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards. What song did she perform?   “I’m A Slave 4 U”

ALLEY SUED OVER WEIGHT LOSS DRUG!

Kirstie Alley is being sued by a woman who claims Kirstie’s lying about her weight loss. A California woman named Marina Abramyan, says the 61-year-old Kirstie is a “liar” for hawking QVC’s Organic Liaison diet product when she really lost her weight on Dancing with the Stars. Abramyan, who used the product, claims in a class action suit that the weight loss supplement is just calcium and fiber pills which are not proven weight loss aids. She is suing for unspecified damages.

Q-Before Dancing with the Stars, Kirstie was a spokesperson for what weight loss company? Jenny Craig

BRISTOL DENIES SON USED HOMOPHOBIC SLUR!

Bristol Palin is denying a claim that her three-year-old son Tripp used a homophobic slur when speaking to his aunt Willow in the July 22^nd episode of Lifetime’s Bristol Palin: Life’s a Tripp.  "As I've said before, I sometimes struggle to raise Tripp. However, he does not use slurs. On the most recent episode of Life's a Tripp, The Huffington Post is reporting that my son said the word 'f-gg-t.' This is not true," Bristol explained. "Let me be clear. I'm not proud of what he did say. Sadly, he used a different 'f word.'" Bristol insists she does not allow her son to use hate speech, adding, “I guess the temptation to label my 3-year-old son is just too great for the lefty papers to resist."

Q-How old was Bristol when she became pregnant with Tripp? 18

GOSSELIN WANTS TO RETURN TO TV WITH DATING SHOW!

Kate Gosselin is desperate to get back in the public eye. E! is reporting that Kate plans to shoot a new reality show tracking her attempts at finding love again, although as of right now, no network has agreed to air the program. “She is ready to get back into the dating game," a source tells E!. "She is ready to find love again and to move on from her past. She's excited, this is a chance to start something new." There’s no word on whether any of Kate’s eight kids will appear on the show.

TV TIDBITS!

● VH1 has given the go ahead for a new pilot, Bounce, starring Kimberly Elise, Dean Cain and Charlotte Ross.   The series centers around the lives and loves of the Los Angeles Devil Girls, the dance team for the country’s number one professional basketball team.

● NBC is planning two Saturday Night Live primetime election specials. The episodes will air September 20^th and 27^th.

● Alcatraz’sSarah Jones is joining the cast of CBS’s drama Vegas.  The series stars Dennis Quaid as the real-life Ralph Lamb, a Nevada sheriff in the 1960s.  Michael Chiklis, Carrie Ann Moss and Jason O’Mara also star.

● Chord Overstreet is returning to Glee as a series regular.   Last season, Chord left the show when his option to return as a regular wasn’t picked up, but he came back a few months later.  Season four of Glee premieres Thursday, September 13^th.

● MTV is bringing back House of Style. The series, which ran for 78 episodes from 1989-1999, chronicled the inner workings of the fashion industry, and was hosted by such models as Cindy Crawford, Rebecca Romijn and Molly Simms. The revamped show will premiere October 9^th on the MTV Style digital platform.

● Fairly Legal’sMichael Trucco is returning to How I Met Your Mother. Trucco made a  cameo last season as Robin Scherbatsky’s (Cobie Smulders) crush, but was never seen again. Mother creators Carter Bays and Craig Thomas said they had planned to bring Trucco back last season but his commitments to Fairly Legal got in the way. But now Trucco has signed on for a multiple episode arc, playing Robin’s new love interest. Of course, it won’t last because last season’s finale showed she ultimately agrees to marry Barney (Neil Patrick Harris). How I Met Your Mother returns Monday, September 24^th.

●  Matchbox 20’sRob Thomas will mentor Cee Lo Green’s team on NBC’s The Voice this season.  This year’s other mentors include Mary J. Blige, who’ll work with Adam Levine, and Michael Buble, who’ll work with Blake Shelton.  Season three of The Voice premieres Monday, September 10^th.

●  Bent’sDavid Walton has landed a recurring role on Fox’s New Girl, playing a new love interest for Jess (Zooey Deschanel).  His first appearance will be during the show’s season premiere, Tuesday, September 25^th. Also signing on for a New Girl episode is Niecy Nash, who’ll play a hooker who steals Jess’ purse.

MISCELLANEOUS MOVIE  NEWS!

● Joseph Gordon-Levitt’s time-travel assassin flick Looper will open the 2012 Toronto Film Festival, which runs from September 6^th – 16^th. Other films showing at the fest include: Joss Whedon’sMuch Ado About Nothing; Ben Affleck’sArgo; the Wachowskis’Cloud Atlas; The Silver Linings Playbook, starring Bradley Cooper and Jennifer Lawrence; Hyde Park on Hudson, which stars Bill Murray as FDR and The Place Beyond the Pines, starring Ryan Gosling.

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