The Shameless star talks about playing the unglamorous Fiona on her hit Showtime series thats just been picked up for a second season, plus questions from our Twitter followers.
Marketers Beware: Charlie Sheen Now as Unappealing as Bristol Palin, Barry Bonds
Marketers Beware: Charlie Sheen Now as Unappealing as Bristol Palin, Barry Bonds
The former "Two and a Half Men" star's awareness has been boosted by his recent media tour, but his appeal score has dropped 18 percent, according to Marketing Arm's Davie Brown Index.
Marketers beware. Charlie Sheen may be able to command the worlds attention with his frequent rants and self-described tiger blood, but that doesnt mean brands should get into business with him.
In light of the recent media maelstrom and his eventual firing from CBS top-rated comedy Two and a Half Men, we turned to the Marketing Arms Davie Brown Index, an independently conducted survey that brands and ad agencies alike use to determine a celebritys influence, to see how Sheen is currently faring.
While Sheens awareness has shot up he is now better known than Robert DeNiro, Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery his appeal score plummeted 18 percent, putting him at 2,646th among the 2,690 stars the company measures. For perspective, that places him in the same neighborhood as Bristol Palin, Barry Bonds and controversial Redskins owner Daniel Snyder.
As for his trust score, a similarly important metric for marketers considering signing Sheen for an endorsement gig, he currently ranks 2,680th on the DBI index. That puts him in the same range as Courtney Love, Omarosa Stallworth and The Hills bad boy Spencer Pratt.
Finally, when sized up on DBIs aspiration scale, Sheen now comes in at a dismal 2,687th. He is joined in that bottom-of-the-barrel range by Amy Winehouse, Lindsay Lohan and Monica Lewinsky.
'Bachelor' Host Chris Harrison Stands Up for Michelle Money
'Bachelor' Host Chris Harrison Stands Up for Michelle Money
Michelle Money on 'The Bachelor.' (ABC)
When "Bachelor" host Chris Harrison said Michelle would blow people's minds, he was right, as she found herself the center of the Women Tell All attack. Even Harrison admits she was falling apart, and as much as the show plays to the drama, "sometimes enough is enough." Harrison shares with TVGuide.com why Shawntel never made it into the "hot seat" and why he loves the new Ashley H.
Where do we begin with Michelle? Chris Harrison: Three-quarters of the people seem to be happy [that I comforted her] and then there's a small faction that's like, "You stuck up for her. You fell for it." What I felt I needed to do was calm everybody down. ... In the middle of the commercial break I had to get her more Kleenex. She was absolutely falling apart. At the same time Stacey and other girls are going nuts, and didn't even break a stride. At one point I'm looking at them, like: Really, what the hell's wrong with you? I don't mind you jumping on board or stirring things up, but just wait to make it a fair fight. People always think we always want the drama, but sometimes enough is enough.
It seemed like Stacy just wanted TV time. Harrison: She didn't even really know Michelle that well; she just watched the show with the rest of us. Whether you like Michelle or not ... when she jumped on Brad's lap never once did I hear Brad complain. Everything she did from the moment she stepped out of the limo absolutely played Brad perfectly and the other girls; of course, they were intimidated and jealous.
How come we didn't hear from Shawntel at all? Harrison: She was scheduled to sit with me in the hot seat, but things got so crazy and out of hand with Michelle that we did another segment with her. Also, with Shawntel, we felt like you saw everything [during her final episode] and there was no lingering question. With Ashley H there was a question out there and with Ashley S a moment to be resolved.
Were you surprised to see Ashley H doing so well despite being the last eliminated? Harrison: Ashley H had a phenomenal attitude. I didn't expect her to come in heartbroken and devastated and I think she assimilated the whole thing pretty quickly and moved on. Whether she finally admitted it or not, she was in love with Brad, but I don't think anybody wants to admit they were in love with somebody who dumped them. But I think she was, and I think she learned a lot from it. I love the new woman.
Do you still see her as a likely Bachelorette? Harrison: Ashley H, as far as fans go, is a big front-runner. Everyone has sympathy for Ashley S, but from what I can tell from the fans, they're not clamoring for her ... She's one of those girls you just want to hug and tell her it's going to be OK and you hope she will get that self-esteem. That's the only thing she's lacking is the self-esteem a beautiful girl like her should have.
Give us a hint about next week's finale. Harrison: For Brad to come out and say, "I'm in love and this girl has changed my life," doesn't do justice to what he's going to go through in the two hours you'll see next week. I don't think it's as simple and easy as people might be thinking. It's safe to say, there will be tears.
Sources connected with Lorre tell us the mega-producer has been holding internal meetings about keeping the show going. Various options have been discussed, and they have a short list of replacements for Charlie's character.
Our sources say Lorre's people, as well as honchos from Warner Bros., have been in touch with Rob's agent at William Morris-Endeavor, talking about Rob possibly coming onboard.
There are two stumbling blocks for Rob -- he currently stars in "Parks and Recreation," and he grew up with the Sheen family.
No decisions have been made yet, but it looks like there's a real interest in keeping "Men" alive.
Despite labeling his past two episodes Torpedoes of Truth and calling them sermons, Charlie Sheen is now trying to claim his new Ustream show Sheens Korner is entirely fictional after finding out Brooke Mueller planned to use them as evidence in their custody battle. Whoops! #PlanBetter RadarOnline reports:
Its a character in a piece of fiction. Think Lenny Bruce or the Mitchell Bros. Its part of my shtick. As we previously reported, Muellers legal team of Sorrell Trope and Lori Howe will use that webcast to make an argument that the embattled actor is spiraling out of control. Responding to that, Sheen told RadarOnline.com: OK, well they should use Two and Half Men to say I am a drunk and sleep with wh*res. Thats all I am gonna say. Thats my answer. Bring it. Its so f*cking stupid, if thats the best theyve got.
First off, Im pretty sure Charlies last Dateline interview covers that part about sleeping with whores, and as for this being the best theyve got, I dont think it gets any better in a custody battle than video evidence of a violent drug addict saying he wants to cut the throats of children. So now Charlie has to decide: Is he delivering pure warlock truth to his followers or is he trying to hawk Tiger Blood T-shirts by pretending hes imparting winning knowledge? I understand the people who still worship him at this point are technically retarded because even the libertarians realized this shit is getting ridiculous and this was like porn to them, but eventually he either has to actually decapitate an enemy or somehow land a job that pays as much or more than Two and a Half Men to prove he had the best plan all along. Otherwise, congratulations, youre just another junkie who got fired from his job, except with a million Twitter followers because people want to laugh at you spectacularly killing yourself in a fit of crazy talk. (Ive got twenty on his last words being Minotaur balls.)
Summer doesn't officially kick off until June, but "Fast Five" is doing its best to speed things up.
The fifth entry into the "Fast and Furious" franchise arrives on April 28, 2011, promising all the fast cars, tough mercenaries and adrenaline-packed action sequences we've come to know and love from the series. But even though the release date is just a few short weeks away, "Fast Five" really can't come soon enough so we're going to have to settle on a new trailer to tide us over.
Yahoo has the first look at the newest "Fast Five" trailer, delivering on all the thrills, explosions and beat-downs we've come to expect from this cast of characters. Director Justin Lin brings things to a boil with the latest installment of the "Furious" series, gathering its most prominent players including Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Ludacris and Tyrese all under the same roof. The reason: to pull off a job worth $100 million in reward, a job that requires some of the strongest and stupidly courageous criminals available in the business.
But as Tyrese's Roman Pearce explains it, this isn't just mission impossible it's mission in-frickin'-sanity, all thanks to an eternally badass FBI agent played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, a man who is tireless in his search to bust Dom, Brian and their crew for good. Something tells us we're going to have a hard time figuring out who to root for even though we all know that the audience is the real winner in this fight!
Pete Wentz Has âPhysicalâ Issues With Ashlee Simpson Custody Arrangement
Pete Wentz Has Physical Issues With Ashlee Simpson Custody Arrangement
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Pete Wentz is taking his soon-to-be ex-wife Ashlee Simpson to court for joint custody of their two-year-old son Bronx.
When Simpson filed for divorce from Wentz on February 9, Simpson requested primary physical custody and joint legal custody of their son, but now Wentz wants joint physical custody, according to papers filed yesterday in Los Angeles Superior Court.
Gossip Cop reached out to a rep for Wentz about the musicians petition, but has yet to hear back. Well update when more information is available.
Ben Affleck Visits Congress For a Good Cause With Cindy McCain
Ben Affleck Visits Congress For a Good Cause With Cindy McCain
Ben Affleck and Cindy McCain joined forces on Good Morning America today to raise awareness about the Eastern Congo Initiative. The pair have partnered up to take the cause to Congress and urge lawmakers to help Congolese woman and children in need this afternoon, just in time for International Women's Day. Check out a live feed of the hearing, which is happening now, to see Ben and Cindy speak.
She's a new mother, she has a new figure and she's starring in a new movie.
Indeed, Jennifer Hudson has come a long way since American Idol. In the latest issue of Essence, the singer/actress touches on all these topics and more...
On motherhood: My wish is to be at least half as good as my mother was, as patient and as loving as she was, and to just give that to my son.
On her new body: I didnt realize that so many people were watching me or that so many people were interested. Now people come up to me saying, Youve inspired me, and Im like, Wow.
On portraying Winnie Mandela on the big screen: We were supposed to shoot the film two years ago. But with all that happened in my life, they waited. Even the director was saying, For you to take this project on with everything that happened shows you are really passionate about it. So I just hopped into it. I just really wanted to be a part of telling the story.
Nina Dobrev Talks Fame and Those Pesky Ian Somerhalder Rumors to Teen Vogue
Nina Dobrev Talks Fame and Those Pesky Ian Somerhalder Rumors to Teen Vogue
As if we werent already envious of Nina Dobrev, the coolest girl on The Vampire Diaries landed next months cover of Teen Vogue. And though she looks beyond gorgeous, she insists shes just like you and me.
She told the mag,I just feel like a normal girl, and the whole concept is very odd to me. But other people, like Ian [Somerhalder, costar and rumored-boyf], have had that experience before, so theyre like, Yeah, this is what happens; theres nothing you can do about it.
Speaking of Ian, the mag of course asked if the rumors of them dating were true. What did Nina say? Read on to find out, plus watch a behind-the-scenes video of her Teen Vogue shoot!
On Ian Somerhalder: We expected the rumors. Like, if I wasnt dating Ian, Id be dating Paul. A lot of people who work together end up dating, so it wouldnt be unusual, but Ive never dated anyone Ive worked with.
On her crazy work sched: By the time I get home, memorize the next days work, brush my teeth, remove all the makeup, and shower to get the blood off, and then I have to be back at work in seven hours. I can only do so much.
On growing up: I wanted to be the jock, and I wanted to be a dancer and actress. I was also a gymnast and very academically driven. I always had a lot on my plate and was really overwhelmed. Not much has changedIm constantly trying to one-up myself and raising the stakes.
As soon as 2011 began, of course, Famous reported that Stewart and Pattinson were engaged.
The tabloid prints so many rumors about Stewart, youd think theyd get one right by sheer accident at some point.
That moment hasnt arrived.
According to the latest issue, the reluctant leading lady of Breaking Dawn has buckled under the pressure and is partying the stress away.
Kristens been drinking a lot recently, alleges a Famous source who goes on to explain that the actress starts each day exhausted and hung over.
A Pattinson friend claims Stewart is clearly struggling to cope and that her behavior is getting more and more out of control.
Stewart is so worn down, claims the magazine, its even becoming hard for the films make-up artists to keep her looking fresh.
She comes in most days looking pale, with huge circles under her eyes, explains a so-called insider. Shes not been eating properly either and her face is starting to look gaunt and hollow.
Actually, its this entire story thats hollow not surprising, considering the source.
Month after month, year after year, Famous takes shots at Kristen Stewart. When she wasnt partying, it was because she was aloof and alienated. That narrative fell flat. So now shes supposedly partying too much, and were expected to believe its because she cant handle Breaking Dawn a movie Famous told us she wasnt going to make in the first place.
A source assures Gossip Cop that Stewart isnt an out-of-control party animal off the set.
Its clear that Stewart cant help but run afoul of Famous because Famous cant help but run afoul of the facts.
The tabloid does have one thing in common with Stewarts Bella Swan both inhabit fictional worlds.
Forget Grandma's house. The hot pit-stop last night for "Red Riding Hood" was Grauman's Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, where the stars walked the carpet for the premiere of director Catherine Hardwicke's fairy-tale redo. Unsurprisingly, stunning scarlet seemed to be the dress code for the affair.
Red, herself, Amanda Seyfried showed off her mile-long legs in a maroon Lanvin mini dress, which she paired with nude heels and a messy up-do. Sure, it wasn't red exactly, but we're dubbing this "Red Riding Hood for the 21st century." Tres chic. Out supporting her former "Twilight" director Catherine, Nikki Reed slinked onto the carpet in a slightly more subdued sweetheart-neckline mini-dress with sheer black underpinning and what looked to be a forest-friendly camouflage-patterned top-layer.
No stranger to things that go bump in the night, "Vampire Diaries" star Katerina Graham flaunted a sultry strapless red bustier maxi dress. Though the color was pitch-perfect against Kat's skin tone, the dress would have been better suited without all those extra swathes of gauzy fabric, which made it kind of look like a maternity dress (we're 99.99 percent sure Kat has nothing to hide...). Also working red was "Sucker Punch" starlet Emily Browning, who wore a shiny satin mini dress. Though it could have done with a bit of eye-catching embellishing, the look was simple, cute and flattering.
While the ladies largely stuck to a consistent style (red and/or short), the "Red Riding Hood" men definitely diverged in the woods. Cutie Max Irons opted for a handsome black suit topped off with a black tie (and tie clip...fancy!), which gave him quite the debonair air. His co-star Shiloh Fernandez, on the other hand, went much more casual (sans tie) in a blue button-up and gray suit, with his pant legs tucked into a pair of lace-up boots. The horror! While we'll give him a few points for channeling his woodsman character with his footwear, we can't condone such sloppy finishing on the red carpet. Call us if you need some style tips next time, Shiloh!
Ghosts Set To Cause Trouble On âTrue Bloodâ; Alexander Skarsgard Talks Ericâs Big Changes
Ghosts Set To Cause Trouble On True Blood; Alexander Skarsgard Talks Erics Big Changes
LOS ANGELES, Calif. --
It looks like Godric wont be the only ghost heading to Bon Temps in Season 4 of True Blood a hauntingly tough time is in store for fans of the shows favorite still-going vampire/human couple Jessica and Hoyt.
According to Jim Parrack, who plays baby vamp Jessicas boyfriend Hoyt, spirits are set to cause trouble for the newly domesticated pair.
Could be, yeah. Could be, Jim said when Access Hollywood asked about ghostly creatures joining the fray on the red carpet at PalyeFest2011. Somethings up with the house.
Alan Ball, creator of the HBO series, inspired by Charlaine Harris Sookie Stackhouse novels, also confirmed ghosts were on their way.
Ghosts, witches, he said of new creatures on their way to the pulpy drama. Everything else weve already met, but there will be new werewolves, new shifters, new vampires. Yeah, ghosts and witches are the new ones, mostly.
It appears Arlene Fowlers half-human, half otherworldly creature baby will also create havoc.
Yes, theres gonna be a problem that grows exponentially, Arlenes portrayer, Carrie Preston, told Access. Its not gonna be what you think. So Arlene is definitely dealing with having to face something thats a little bit bigger than whats shes used to.
While much has been made about the witches being introduced in Season 4, one of the big plot lines will follow Alexander Skarsgards Eric Northman, who loses his memory.
I dont think its a secret that he gets amnesia this season, Alexander told Access. A witch casts a spell and he doesnt know who he is.
I dont want to reveal too much, but hes kind of like a very big baby suddenly, he doesnt know who he is and he needs protection suddenly and you havent seen that before, the tall Swede added.
The first time fans saw Eric in Season 3, he was in a dungeon sans clothing, but despite such racy material, Alexander said he hasnt yet read a script that was too sexy for his own tastes as an actor.
No, I havent had a moment like that yet, where I go, Its a little too much, he said with a grin. I kind of dive in head first and I love it all.
Anna Paquin also said she isnt worried about the sexy scripts, but her real life husband, Stephen Moyer, who plays Bill Compton, said hes had an eye-raising moment once or twice.
Theres a little moment when you do think, My mum, sitting at home, is going to be watching me do a what? What? he laughed.
To find out whats happening with some of the rest of the Bon Temps gang, including Jason Stackhouse (Ryan Kwanten), click HERE.
Charlie Sheen on Child Custody Battle: "Cooler Heads Will Prevail"
Charlie Sheen on Child Custody Battle: "Cooler Heads Will Prevail"
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Is there a détente between Mr. Adonis and his ex?
A day after Charlie Sheen celebrated his firing from Two and a Half Men by waving a machete atop a roof in downtown L.A., an expected court hearing in his child-custody spat with Brooke Mueller was indefinteily postponed, according to the 45-year-old actor's attorney.
"No court today," Sheen's legal eagle Mark Gross tells E! News.
What magical warlock spell was at work? Here's what Sheen has to say.
At home prepping for his latest online rant tonightin which he plans to deliver his "manifesto" Sheen exclusively tells E! News that "cooler heads have prevailed" in his tyke tug-of-war with Mueller and that the duo seem to have sorted out their problems for now.
The same goes for his two daughthers with Denise RichardsSam, who turns 7 tomorrow, and Lola, 5.
"Denise is lovely," he tells us.
Gross declined to elaborate on any sort of deal Sheen and Mueller may have hammered out ("I'm hoping I will have more to say later," he tells us), but one of the sticking points had been Brooke's insistence that a third-party monitor keep an eye on the kids while they're with Charlie.
Last week, Mueller obtained a restraining order against him and got a judge to order the couple's 2-year-old sons, Bob and Max, handed over to the care of her mother, Moira Fiore.
The twins had been staying with Sheen at his "goddess"-infested Mulholland estate, aka Sober Valley Lodge.
A hearing in that case is set for March 22provided the trolls don't intervene.
Amanda Seyfried Spills on Her Many MenâBut What's With the Animals!?
Amanda Seyfried Spills on Her Many MenBut What's With the Animals!?
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Amanda Seyfried and Robert Pattinson have the two hottest mag covers out right nowand notice how we didn't say sexiest?
Seriously, what's with the strange movement where smokin' hot A-listers are paired with mood-killing critters? Crocodile DunPattinson came out last week, and now Elle's April cover story features the gorgeous Seyfriedalong with a goat, a cat and a goose, just to name a few.
But unlike our beloved Rob, who barely touched on his "traumatic" relationship with Kristen Stewart, Amanda let loose on her past Hollywood men!
Did you know she even dated one of our fave vamps?
"We dated. He's superfunny, but I was too involved with Dom."
Dom meaning Dominic Cooper, her ex who not only cheated on her with Lindsay Lohan in Cannes (this is a fact folks, trust) but apparently put the gorg blonde through hell before.
"I was just kind of foolishly thinking that the two of them were done and Dom and I were involved," Seyfried candidly dished about Dom and what she thought was his ex. "But we weren't really as involved as I thought. So I got my heart broken pretty hard."
Pictures and animal pairings aside, we loved what Seyfried had to say. Hollywood needs to be more open sometimes at kissing and telling!
She's hardly parading for the paparazzi every chance she gets, but we think celebs personal lives are fair game during a sit down like this.
As for her recent fling Ryan Phillippe? Babe nailed that answer, too.
"Um, yeah. I've been 'seen' with him," she said.
Are we the only ones who were kind of won over by her openness? Hearted the babe before, but this attitude is totally refreshing for us to see in Hollywood. Don't you think?
Celine Dionâs Twin Boys Were Baptized in Sin CityâFun!
Celine Dions Twin Boys Were Baptized in Sin CityFun!
Celine Dion adorable twins Nelson and Eddy have been baptized in a glitzy Las Vegas ceremony.
Celine Dions 4-month-old boys, Nelson and Eddy, were bundled up in flowing Dior baby gowns and blessed on Sunday, March 6 in a traditional Greek baptism at Las Vegas St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
The singers representative tells People.com the Melkite Greek Catholic blessing which honored Celines husband Réne Angélils heritage was a beautiful, traditional family ceremony.
More than 200 friends and family flocked to the chapel, including the five godparents; Celines sister Linda; Rénes three eldest children (from a previous relationship) and the couples 10-year-old son Réne-Charles.
And there were special spots on the guest list for the medics who helped Celine and Réne conceive, after several sessions of IVF treatment.
After the baptism, guests celebrated at a reception at the nearby Caesars Palace, where Celine begins her new show on March 15th.
But the twins were all partied out and sneaked off for a nap!
Prince William, Kate Middleton Check Out Westminster Abbey's Orchestra
Prince William, Kate Middleton Check Out Westminster Abbey's Orchestra
Prince William and Kate Middleton
With the Royal Wedding just around the corner, Britain's most-watched couple made a discreet visit to Westminster Abbey Monday night the first joint appearance by Prince William and Kate Middleton at the chapel set to serve as backdrop to their nuptials.
The visit's purpose? Sorting out the musical arrangements for the April 29 ceremony.
William, 28, and his bride-to-be, 29, alongside the groom's father, Prince Charles, arrived in a dark blue Jaguar around 8 p.m. Once inside, the trio sat in a pew a few rows from the altar while a full orchestra and a boy's choir rehearsed.
They "listened to some of the music that will be played at the wedding, but not all of it," a senior royal source tells Britain's Express newspaper. "The orchestra also had a few pieces that they had wanted the bride and groom to hear."
The couple were advised by Prince Charles, who has "always taken a close interest in classical and church music," the source says, and they will have chosen which music will be used and which they wanted to omit.
"They looked relaxed and seemed to enjoy themselves," says the source. "They are obviously very keen that everything should be right on the big day."
