Monday, October 31, 2011

Celeb News » Faith Hill Compares Creating Perfume To Baking

Faith Hill Compares Creating Perfume To Baking
Faith Hill Compares Creating Perfume To Baking


Faith Hill believes making your own perfume is similar to baking and says she loved working on her new fragrance with husband Tim McGraw.

Faith Hill has compared creating a perfume to baking.

The singer and husband Tim McGraw - who have been married for 15 years - have collaborated to create their own fragrance Soul2Soul, which will be launched in February next year and although she has previously worked on her own perfume, Faith revealed she is still surprised at the different combinations she can create.

She said:"It's amazing how a scent can change depending on how much you add of one thing or another. There's a science to it, but it's really, truly almost like baking. The combination of things that make a beautiful scent are unique; not what you would expect sometimes. I think that's been the most surprising thing."

The couple maintained their decision to create a fragrance together was a "natural progression" and a "collaborative effort".

Tim said: "It's something we'd been thinking of doing since I started in fragrance with my first scent with Coty in August 2008. We always thought it would be cool and a natural progression."

Faith added to WWD: "It's been a collaborative effort, for both of us, from the beginning. Individually, we have very specific things that we like and dislike, and we just started from that point. The bottles represent individually what we are - one more feminine, one a little more masculine. Much more masculine, and the scents represented things that Tim and I love of the country we live in, especially of the South. There are specific things that are distinctive to this area, and it was important that those were included."

Celeb News » Kat Von D Launches Clothing Line

Kat Von D Launches Clothing Line
Kat Von D Launches Clothing Line


'LA Ink' star Kat Von D has launched her own clothing line featuring coats, shirts, tights and dresses.

'LA Ink' star Kat Von D has launched her own clothing line.

The tattoo artist and TV personality has launched a collection featuring coats, shirts, tights and dresses, which appear to have taken inspiration from classic and gothic sources.

Describing the collection, a statement on her website reads: "Vividly inspired by the forest, folklore, and werewolves, the palette is beyond romantic, and can all be found in an enchanted Scandinavian forest.

"Kat has played with a diverse spectrum of textures in the fabrics, and subtle details to everything: from the buttons and hardware to her interpretation of a toile de jouy pattern used for the lining of many of the pieces."

The pieces available on her site are from the Fall, Winter and a Love Letters collection.

Kat revealed she sees the collection as an extension of her work as a body artist, and in keeping with her established style. explaining: "The purpose of me creating this clothing line is to share what Mom taught me.

"Express yourself through your art - whether it's your drawings in a sketchpad, tattoos on your skin, the shade of your lipstick, or the clothes that you wear."

Celeb News » Heidi Klum Shocks In 'Dead Body' Halloween Outfit

Heidi Klum Shocks In 'Dead Body' Halloween Outfit
Heidi Klum Shocks In 'Dead Body' Halloween Outfit

Heidi Klum shocked party-goers this Halloween by dressing up as a skinless autopsy body for her 12th annual bash on Saturday night (29.10.11).

Heidi Klum shocked party-goers by transforming herself into a skinless autopsy body for Halloween.

The German supermodel - who is renowned for her elaborate Halloween costumes and throws a fancy dress party every year with her husband Seal - was wheeled into her 12th annual bash on Saturday night (29.10.11) under a white sheet covered in blood.

It was pulled back to reveal Heidi in a skinless dead body costume created by Bill Corso, a film make-up artist who has worked on 'Cowboys & Aliens' and 'X-Men: The Last Stand'.

The 38-year-old beauty - who has previously dressed as an eight-foot-tall alien transformer, a crow, a robot and a black cat - said: "My inspiration was just to be dead."

On Halloween in 2008, Heidi controversially dressed as the Hindu goddess Kali, which sparked outrage from Hindu leaders.

Elsewhere, reality TV star Kim Kardashian dressed up as 'Batman' character Poison Ivy, complete with red hair and a vine-covered green dress, while Victoria's Secret model Candice Swanepoel sported fake vampire teeth and creepy contact lenses.

Movie » Puss In Boots Pounces On Competition, Tops Us Box Office

Puss In Boots Pounces On Competition, Tops Us Box Office
Puss In Boots Pounces On Competition, Tops Us Box Office


The Shrek spin-off Puss In Boots, starring Antonio Banderas as the eponymous hero, was the star attraction over the Halloween weekend, taking an estimated $34 million to top the US box office. As expected, the 3-D movie by DreamWorks pulled in the family audiences and easily secured the top spot.

According to the Press Association, the movie was also a hit with the Hispanic crowd, which made up 35 per cent of its audience. The final figure represents a new Halloween weekend record, leap-frogging the $33.6 million that horror flick Saw III recorded in 2006. In fact, Puss In Boots dominated the weekend's market, with the Justin Timberlake sci-fi movie 'In Time' debuting with just $12 million. Elsewhere, Johnny Depp's 'The Rum Diary' took just $5 million, although it expected to fare better in Europe once it hits cinemas later this month. It was in Europe that Steven Spielberg's 'Tintin' made a strong start, taking in an estimated $55.8 million and topping the box-office in 17 markets, including the United Kingdom where it took $10.7 million.

Puss In Boots also starring Salma Hayek and Zach Galifianakis follows the famous feline as he does battle with the murderous Jack and Jill, helped by his trusty sidekicks Humpty Dumpty and Kitty Softpaws. During an interview with Collider, Banderas discussed bringing his own laid back style to the character, saying, "Ten years ago, my kids were still kids, but now my oldest is 26, and he's got a rock band in Brooklyn. He just said to me, That's a cool cat, dad".

Celeb News » Alexander Wang's 'Confident' Designs

Alexander Wang's 'Confident' Designs
Alexander Wang's 'Confident' Designs


Alexander Wang says he creates clothes for confident people who go against the grain.

Alexander Wang creates clothes for "confident and effortless" people.

The fashion designer - who has been linked with John Galliano's former job at Dior - says he loves to makes clothes for his friends including Zoe Kravitz, Erin Wasson and Alice Dellal because they are cool enough to pull them off.

He explained: "[I love to design for] the black sheep, the one who goes against the grain and can roll out of bed and feel confident and effortless."

However, Alexander's grungy designs are a world away from his home in New York which he admitted is covered in white flowers.

He told Style magazine: "I love white flowers, hydrangeas, orchids, roses. My mum's so superstitious and in Asian culture there are certain dates when you can't use white flowers. So she's always like 'Oh my God'."

Alexander has gained a huge following in the fashion industry with Marc Jacobs previously praising the Taiwanese clothing creator along with other young designers, and explaining there is "always room" for new starters in fashion.

He said: "People ask me about the younger designers, Alex Wang and all of them, I think they're great. I couldn't do what they do. It's not what I do.

"There's always room for new designers, new musicians, new artists, new writers. Madonna, I don't think is showing any signs of slowing down, but that doesn't mean Lady Gaga isn't taking over the world."

Celeb News » Fearless Model Daisy Lowe

Fearless Model Daisy Lowe
Fearless Model Daisy Lowe


Daisy Lowe says she thinks being fearless is the key to becoming a successful model.

Daisy Lowe believes you have to be fearless to be a model.

The 22-year-old daughter of Pearl Lowe and Gavin Rossdale loves her job but says a sense of adventure is a definite plus when trying to get ahead in the fashion industry.

She explained to Live magazine: "I'm fearless when I need to be. In my work I've not been known turn down a challenge.

"I've posed naked a few times now, and that doesn't bother me. I've done some mad shoots with the US photographer Steven Klein where I've hung off a giant crane ad jumped naked into a tub of slime.

"I recently did a shoot that involved four huge snakes crawling all over my body. I spent the whole day fretting about it. On the day itself I didn't want them to smell my fear in case they decided to bite me."

Despite her hugely successful career which has involved walking the catwalk for Chanel, Daisy admitted she actually "always wanted to become a "forensic scientist".

She added: "I've always had a very analytical mind and science was my best subject at school. I haven't completely ruled out the idea of doing something like that when I'm older."

Music » Florence + The Machine's 'Frightening' Performances

Florence + The Machine's 'Frightening' Performances
Florence + The Machine's 'Frightening' Performances


Florence + the Machine's live performances are ''violent and frightening and overwhelming,'' as singer Florence Welsh feels like she can leave behind the ''typical boundaries'' of normal life on stage.

Florence + the Machine's live performances are "violent and frightening and overwhelming."

Singer Florence Welch, who fronts the musical project, feels like she has been transported to another world when she's touring, where she neglects the "typical boundaries" of everyday life.

She told USA Today newspaper: "I can't wait to get on stage, because there you don't worry about whether you'll ever get married because your life is insane, or whether you'll ever have another boyfriend again, you don't worry about the typical boundaries of how your life has to be.

"On stage, it's violent and frightening and overwhelming, and you're disappearing yet completely present. It's the hallelujah moment. You know what you've been living for."

Florence also admits she is a perfectionist when it comes to recording, and sometimes has "to be taken aside and given a chat" in order to complete tracks, because she puts so much focus into them having as much impact as possible.

She added: "It all comes down to the drums. That layering process is huge for me, the swells of music, the overwhelming feelings they create.

"When something really hits me, it makes me want to either jump off something really high or lie down and be buried. I want people to get hit and caught by my music."

Florence + the Machine's second album, 'Ceremonials' is released today (31.10.11).

Music » Taio Cruz's Drinking Music

Taio Cruz's Drinking Music
Taio Cruz's Drinking Music


Taio Cruz was inspired to create his latest single 'Hangover' after witnessing people getting ''completely smashed'' in Ibiza.

Taio Cruz created his latest single 'Hangover' to honour drinkers who get "completely smashed" in Ibiza.

The 'Higher' hitmaker was inspired to write a track celebrating the party lifestyle after a visit to the Spanish Island - famous for its dance music club scene - and seeing the effects too much alcohol had on people first hand.

He said: "'Hangover' was inspired by me being in Ibiza this year. We had a whole week of going out and it being crazy, even though I didn't actually get drunk myself, but everyone around me was getting completely smashed. I felt like, 'We need to create an anthem for them. That would be fun.'

"I have to be honest: I really don't drink that much. I really don't. Seriously, I don't."

Despite insisting he doesn't like to drink very often, the 28-year-old producer and singer once had a "crazy evening" where two girls jumped on his back while he was serving drinks behind a bar.

He added to MTV: "I have had the odd occasion where it's gotten a bit crazy, and it's always in Ibiza. For me, I think my craziest moment was in Ibiza at a bar with a couple girls on me, piggybacked whilst behind the bar making drinks. I remember that was a bit of a crazy evening."

Movie » Arnold Schwarzenegger To Appear In Black Sands

Arnold Schwarzenegger To Appear In Black Sands
Arnold Schwarzenegger To Appear In Black Sands


Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in new movie 'Black Sands' as a loner who wages war against a weapons manufacturer and his private army.

Arnold Schwarzenegger is set to star in 'Black Sands'.

The former Governor of California will play a loner who wages war against a weapons manufacturer and his private army in the Southwest in the movie, which will be co-directed by former stuntmen Scott Waugh and Mike McCoy, who will also executive produce.

'A Good Day To Die Hard' writer Skip Woods has penned the script while Al Ruddy will produce with Bill Block and Paul Hanson.

The thriller is scheduled for release on February 17, which is President's Day Weekend in America.

This isn't the first movie Arnold has been involved with since leaving public office.

He is also in talks to star in independent action movie 'Captive', in which he would play an American real estate mogul living in Brazil who is kidnapped and held in an armoured truck hidden in a Sao Paolo landfill.

The 64-year-old star will also play a "substantial" part in Sylvester Stallone's 'The Expendables 2' after making a brief appearance in the first film.

In the sequel, Bruce Willis - who also made a cameo in the original 2010 movie - is set to play the main villain and Jean-Claude Van Damme his second in command while Arnold's role is as yet unclear.

Movie » James Mangold Promises 'Character' Wolverine Movie

James Mangold Promises 'Character' Wolverine Movie
James Mangold Promises 'Character' Wolverine Movie


Director James Mangold is looking forward to working on 'The Wolverine' because he can make it a ''character movie'' about the titular character.

'The Wolverine' will be a "character" movie.

Director James Mangold - who replaced Darren Aronofsky at the helm of the Hugh Jackman-starring Marvel film - is relishing the chance to tackle the latest big screen adventure of the comic book hero because he doesn't have to use the project to explain a backstory but can instead develop the character further.

He said: "It really was a simple choice to jump on board and take this thing on... at this moment when they actually want to explore the character.

"You can actually just tell a story about this amazing character from the start, just the way they do when you read a comic. It isn't an origin story, so I'm freed from that burden, and it also isn't a save-the-world movie, which most of them are. It's actually a character piece; it has more in common with 'The Outlaw' and 'Chinatown'. We're not crowded with cutting to nine other action heroes. We can really make a movie about this dude."

James has also revealed the movie has a strong Japanese influence and elements of a "detective story and drama".

He told The Playlist: "This movie is an intense psychological and action-packed character piece. It's much more about Logan getting lost in these very insulated worlds of Japanese culture, gangster culture, and ninja culture. The fighting is all influenced by Japanese martial arts, and half of the characters in this movie speak Japanese. This is like a foreign-language superhero movie; it's as much a drama and a detective story and a film noir as it is anything like a conventional tentpole film."

Shooting is scheduled to begin next spring, with the film due for release in 2013.

Celeb News » Ellen Degeneres Opening Restaurant

Ellen Degeneres Opening Restaurant
Ellen Degeneres Opening Restaurant


Ellen DeGeneres is opening a vegan restaurant with her wife Portia de Rossi in San Fernando Valley, California.

Ellen DeGeneres is opening a vegan restaurant in San Fernando Valley, California.

The chat show host and her wife Portia de Rossi have joined The Pretenders singer Chrissie Hynde and film producer Steve Bing in investing in the eatery.

The menu will be created by celebrity chef Tal Ronnen - who prepared Ellen and Portia's wedding menu - and the restaurant's interior design will be designed by Waldo Fernandez, who has decorated homes for stars including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie and Tobey Maguire. The name of the restaurant has yet to be revealed.

Earlier this year Ellen also launched a diet advice webpage, 'Going Vegan with Ellen', with recipes and resources to help users adopt an animal free diet.

Ellen is also juggling her new restaurant plans with the latest series of her self-titled TV show, which she says she continues to work on in the hope of making people "feel good" about themselves and others.

She told Parade magazine: "I think we'll get a new audience that maybe didn't watch me because they only watched 'Oprah', and they have a void now. But it's the same goal whether we have 10 people or 10 million people watching. If we adjust in any way, it's so we can top ourselves."

On the message she hopes to promote with his show she added: "The world is filled with negativity. I want people to watch me and think, 'I feel good, and I'm going to make somebody else feel good today.'"

Music » Gene Simmons Branded 'Sex Addict'

Gene Simmons Branded 'Sex Addict'
Gene Simmons Branded 'Sex Addict'


Gene Simmons' former KISS bandmate Ace Frehley believes the rocker is a ''sex addict'' who is making up for the times when no one wanted to sleep with him.

Gene Simmons has been branded a "sex addict" by his former bandmate.

The KISS rocker - who married longterm girlfriend Shannon Tweed earlier this month - only had sex "once or twice a year" in the early days of the band but slept with "hundreds" of women as he became more successful, Ace Frehley has claimed.

Ace - who gave up drinking alcohol in 2006 - wrote in his new book 'No Regrets: A Rock 'n' Roll Memoir': "I believe Gene is a sex addict, in much the same way I am an alcoholic. If you've been with only one or two women (and had to beg for whatever you got off them), it must be intoxicating to suddenly have groupies falling all over you.

"You go from getting laid once or twice a year to getting laid a hundred times by a hundred different women."

Ace - who performed with KISS from 1973 to 1982 then rejoined in 1996 for six years - believes Gene's promiscuity had a "negative" effect on the band and says the rocker was not selective about who he got intimate with.

He added: "We all have our issues and vices, and I saw Gene's behaviour affect him and the band sometimes in a negative way... He would f**k almost anything. Short, tall, plump, svelte, attractive, merely tolerable."

Celeb News » Kim Kardashian Loves Cars

Kim Kardashian Loves Cars
Kim Kardashian Loves Cars


Kim Kardashian loves treating herself to a new car and says she is ''like a guy'' with her love of sporty vehicles.

Kim Kardashian is "like a guy" in her love of cars.

The brunette beauty - who married football star Kris Humphries in August - loves nothing more than treating herself to a flashy new vehicle as a reward for her hard work.

Kim - who owns several customised vehicles - said: "I love cars. I'm like a guy that way. I feel like, once a year - Christmas, birthday - I can treat myself. I work really hard, so why not get something nice?"

Kim admits tying the knot has made her "more reflective" and she no longer cares about what people think of her, even though her relationship with Kris has been speculated t already be in trouble.

She said: "Marriage has made me more reflective. It makes me want to chill out, spend time with my husband and take some time for myself."

"[Speculation about my marriage] doesn't p**s me off, because I don't care. If you'd asked me a few years ago, it would've made me very upset. I have thick skin now and I'm happy about that. I never thought I'd ever reach the point where I didn't care."

Despite previously stating her desire to start a family with Kris, Kim insists she is in no rush to have children.

She told Australia's Daily Telegraph newspaper: "I think we're going to wait, like, a year."

Music » Justin Bieber Joins Mtv Ema Line-Up

Justin Bieber Joins Mtv Ema Line-Up
Justin Bieber Joins Mtv Ema Line-Up


Justin Bieber and David Guetta have completed the line-up of stars set to perform at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs) on Sunday (06.11.11).

Justin Bieber and David Guetta are set to perform at the MTV European Music Awards (EMAs).

The 'Never Say Never' hitmaker and the Grammy award-winning producer complete the line-up of stars set to take to the stage at the event - which will take place on Sunday (06.11.11) in Belfast, Northern Ireland - joining the likes of Lady Gaga, Coldplay, Jessie J, LMFAO and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

The 17-year-old heartthrob said: "It's really exciting to be a part of the MTV EMA this year. I can't wait to get to Belfast."

French producer David is delighted to be the first DJ to perform at the event and told fans to expect special guests during his performance.

He said: "Performing at the 2011 MTV EMA is a big deal for any artist; but for a DJ, it's a first. I'll be joined by some of my special guest collaborators. I'm excited and honoured - it's going to be a crazy show!"

Katy Perry, Evanescence singer Amy Lee and 'Heroes' actress Hayden Panettiere are all set to appear at the ceremony - which will be hosted by Justin's girlfriend Selena Gomez - as well as supermodels Bar Refaeli and Irina Shayk, WWE superstar Sheamus and former 'Baywatch' actor David Hasselhoff.

As was previously announced, Bruno Mars and Snow Patrol will perform at the spectacle, with 'Jersey Shore' stars Nicole 'Snooki' Polizzi and Jenni 'Jwoww' Farley lined up to present trophies.

Gaga - who won five accolades at last year's event - leads the nominations with six nods, including Best Female, Best Live Act and Best Pop Act, followed by Bruno and Katy with four each, while Adele, Justin and 30 Seconds to Mars are up for three gongs.

Celeb News » Kim Kardashian To Divorce

Kim Kardashian To Divorce
Kim Kardashian To Divorce


Kim Kardashian will file for divorce from Kris Humphries today (31.10.11) after just 72 days of marriage.

Kim Kardashian is filing for divorce today (31.10.11) after just 72 days of marriage.

The 31-year-old reality TV star married basketball star Kris Humphries in a lavish televised ceremony in August but after rampant speculation their relationship was trouble, 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' producer Ryan Seacrest has confirmed a divorce is imminent.

He wrote on twitter: "Yes @kimkardashian is filing for divorce this morning. I touched base with her, getting a statement in just a few mins (sic)."

Kim - who attended a Halloween party in New York over the weekend but did not bring Kris along - has reportedly hired divorce lawyer Laura Wasser, who has previously represented Britney Spears, Maria Shriver, Angelina Jolie and Ryan Reynolds and will cite "irreconcilable differences" in her divorce papers.

Sources close to the pair told website TMZ that their arguments over where to live were responsible for the breakdown of the union, with Kris wanting to live in Minnesota while Kim didn't want to leave Los Angeles.

Although this has been a source of tension for some time, they decided to try to figure it out after the wedding because they were so caught up with being in love.

Kim has previously revealed her marriage to 26-year-old Kris wasn't ideal because of the publicity surrounding their union and said they were finding it hard to get some alone time.

She said: "It's not been ideal because you're newlyweds and you want privacy."

Kim and Kris tied the knot in a fairytale ceremony in front of 440 guests in Montecito, California with her sisters Khloe and Kourtney as matron and maid of honour, and her nephew, 23-month old Mason, as ring bearer.

Music » Florence And The Machine Return With 'Ceremonials'

Florence And The Machine Return With 'Ceremonials'
Florence And The Machine Return With 'Ceremonials'


Florence + the Machine has released her second album 'Ceremonials' today (31.10.11), and the singer has aimed to created a sound similar to Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet' soundtrack.

Florence + the Machine has released her second album 'Ceremonials' today (31.10.11).

The 'Dog Days Are Over' hitmaker - whose first record 'Lungs' went to number one in the UK albums chart in 2009 - wanted to create a sound that combined Shakespearean violence with pop.

She told USA Today: "I wanted to make an album that sounded like the soundtrack to Baz Luhrmann's 'Romeo + Juliet', the violence mixed with the classical Shakespearean drama mixed with the pop and the pulp, extreme neon stuff."

The flame-haired beauty - whose real name is Florence Welch - was so keen to get across a sense of aggression in her music she considering calling the album 'Violence'.

She added: "Oh, and the violence. Mmm. The word itself I'm obsessed with. I wanted to call this whole record just 'Violence'. A violent emotion. You can feel things violently. It's a beautiful word.

"I'm such a non-violent person, too. I keep so much inside. I'm the least aggressive person ever. I can't argue."

Celeb News » The Game - World Series Lights Up Friday Night

The Game - World Series Lights Up Friday Night
The Game - World Series Lights Up Friday Night


Who says people are abandoning their TV sets on Friday nights? Give them something worthwhile to watch, it would seem, and they'll tune in. And tune in they did en masse Friday for the seventh and deciding game of the World Series on Fox. According to a network press release, an average of 25.4 million viewers (peaking in the final half-hour with 29.7 million) watched the game in which the St. Louis Cardinals defeated the Texas Rangers 6-2, making it the most-watched series game since 2004 when 28.8 million watched the Boston Red Sox end their 86-year Series drought by beating the Cards in four straight games.

In St. Louis, the telecast beat Super Bowl records as an average of 80 percent of all TV sets in the area were tuned in to the telecast, peaking in the final half hour with 89 percent. Ratings for the final game are likely to be adjusted upwards when final results are disclosed today (Monday). Fox said that Game 7 represented the single highest-rated Friday night telecast in the network's history.

Surprisingly, the game did not suck as many viewers away from NBC's season debut of Grimm as was expected. The drama averaged 6.49 million viewers and came in second in its time period among adults 18-49. TV ratings analyst Marc Berman said on his TV Media Insights blog that the result represented the "top rating in adults 18-49 for a Friday non-sports telecast on any network since December 21, 2010." And despite yanking original episodes of its Friday-night shows and replacing them with reruns, CBS took second place for the night among total adults with an average of 6.89 million viewers, peaking at 10 00 p.m. with 7.94 million viewers for CSI New York .

Celeb News » Abc - Disney/Abc In Streaming Deals With Netflix, Amazon

Abc - Disney/Abc In Streaming Deals With Netflix, Amazon
Abc - Disney/Abc In Streaming Deals With Netflix, Amazon


Not playing favorites, Disney/ABC Television Group, has renewed and expanded its streaming deals with Netflix and Amazon. They will allow the two online rivals to offer hundreds of Disney-produced TV shows from ABC-TV, ABC Family and the Disney Channel, raging from Desperate Housewives to Hannah Montana . "We are thrilled to broaden the scope and extend the terms or our relationship," Ted Sarandos, Netflix's chief content officer, said in a statement. Amazon, which plans to release a low-cost color version of its Kindle tablet this month, said that the deal will enhance that device. "We're working hard to add even more selection for Kindle Fire customers and Prime members leading up to the holidays and expect to have nearly 13,000 titles available in Prime instant video by early next year," Brad Beale, director of video content acquisition for Amazon, said in a separate statement.

Celeb News » Cbs's Bob Schieffer Lays Into Herman Cain

Cbs's Bob Schieffer Lays Into Herman Cain
Cbs's Bob Schieffer Lays Into Herman Cain


Face the Nation host Bob Schieffer departed from his usual neutral-interviewer role on Sunday to lecture Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain about a scene in his current campaign ad in which his chief of staff, Mark Block, is seen taking a drag on a cigarette and exhaling the smoke at the camera. Cain is then seen smiling, almost wickedly at the camera.

Explaining the commercial, Cain said that the only message it was meant to send was "Let Mark be Mark. ... Let people be people." At first, Shieffer remarked that he thought that the ad made smoking look "cool." Cain disagreed, maintaining that it was intended to make his campaign appear to be unique. At that point, Schieffer set aside his usual detached approach and scolded Cain.

"I had cancer that's smoking-related," he said. "I don't think it serves the country well -- and this is an editorial opinion here -- to be showing someone smoking a cigarette. And you're the frontrunner now, and it seems to me, as frontrunner, you have a responsibility not to take that kind of tone with this." Schieffer then asked if he would remove the ad from his website.

Cain, appearing chastened, acknowledging that 30 percent of the responses to the ad were negative. However, he said, "It's on the Internet. ... We could take it off of our website, but there are other sites that have already picked it up. It's nearly impossible to erase that ad from the Internet." In the end, Schieffer prompted Cain to warn people in the audience "Smoking is not a cool thing to do."

Cbs's Bob Schieffer Lays Into Herman Cain
Bob Schieffer 


Cbs's Bob Schieffer Lays Into Herman Cain
Bob Schieffer

Movie » Justin Timberlake - Puss Nicked As Box Office Goes To The Dogs

Justin Timberlake - Puss Nicked As Box Office Goes To The Dogs
Justin Timberlake - Puss Nicked As Box Office Goes To The Dogs


Blame the unseasonably snowy weather in the East. Blame the World Series. Blame Halloween parties. Blame the economy. Box office analysts were doing a little of each to explain the lousy weekend that saw blah openings for three new movies and mostly insipid performances from everything else. The No. 1 film, as expected, turned out to be Paramount/DreamWorks Animation's Puss in Boots , but its $34-million take fell below most pundits' predictions of $35-40 million. Twentieth Century Fox's In Time , starring Justin Timberlake and Amanda Seyfried, debuted with $12 million -- at the low end of predictions. But FilmDistrict's The Rum Diary, starring Johnny Depp, was blotto with just $5 million -- about half what it was expected to earn. The weekend before Halloween did apparently boost the fortunes of last week's winner, Paranormal Activity 3 , which slipped to second place with $18.5 million. Horror movies have been known to suffer worse drops in their second weekend stanza.

The top ten films for the weekend, according to studio estimates compiled by Box Office Mojo 1. Puss in Boots, $34 million; 2. Paranormal Activity 3 , $18.5 million; 3. In Time , $12 million; 4. Footloose , $5.4 million; 5. The Rum Diary , $5 million; 6. Real Steel , $4.7 million; 7. The Three Musketeers , $3.5 million; 8. T he Ides of March , $2.7 million; 9. Moneyball , $2.4 million; 10. Courageous , $1.8 million.

Justin Timberlake - Puss Nicked As Box Office Goes To The Dogs
Justin Timberlake



Justin Timberlake - Puss Nicked As Box Office Goes To The Dogs
Justin Timberlake


Justin Timberlake - Puss Nicked As Box Office Goes To The Dogs
Justin Timberlake

Movie » Harry Potter - Tintin Debuts With $55.8 Million Overseas

Harry Potter - Tintin Debuts With $55.8 Million Overseas
Harry Potter - Tintin Debuts With $55.8 Million Overseas


Overseas, Steven Spielberg's The Adventures of Tintin The Secret of the Unicorn had a solid debut in 19 countries, where it collected $55.8 million. Some 38 percent of that amount came from France, where the film opened with $21.5 million, the second biggest opening in that country this year after the final Harry Potter installment. Likewise, the movie was No. 2 for the year in Belgium, the home country of its creator, Hergé. The movie does not open in the U.S. until December 21. And while many reports maintain that the studio has delayed the domestic debut in hopes of garnering strong word-of-mouth -- presumably through social-network sites -- there are numerous examples of films performing solidly abroad, then tanking in the U.S. after a delay in the distribution process. One need look no further than the recent Rowan Atkinson comedy, Johnny English Reborn , which had earned more than $100 million overseas (its total is now up to $133 million) before debuting in the U.S. with just $3.8 million (it's now up to $4.5 million).

Celeb News » Kim Kardashian 'Hoped Marriage Was Forever'

Kim Kardashian 'Hoped Marriage Was Forever'
Kim Kardashian 'Hoped Marriage Was Forever'


Kim Kardashian had hoped that her marriage to Kris Humphries would last ''forever'' but admits their relationship had ''not worked out as planned''.

Kim Kardashian hoped her marriage would last "forever".

The 31-year-old star - who filed for divorce from Kris Humphries today (31.10.11) after just 72 days of marriage - revealed things had "not worked out as planned" but claimed the pair would remain "friends".

In a statement, Kim said: "After careful consideration, I have decided to end my marriage, I hope everyone understands this was not an easy decision. I had hoped this marriage was forever, but sometimes things don't work out as planned. We remain friends and wish each other the best."

Documents filed at the Los Angeles Superior Court this morning listed the date of the separation as today, and has also requested "miscellaneous jewellery and other personal effects" as well as "earrings and accumulations" owned by Kim before, during and after the short marriage to be confirmed as separate property, E! News reports.

She has also requested each party pay their own court fees.

Kris has yet to comment on the break-up, but according to TMZ.com he is "bummed" about the decision as he believed they could work their problems out.

It is thought differences came from separate opinions about where the couple would be based, with Kris wanting to move to Minnesota while Kim was determined to stay in Los Angeles.

Celeb News » Pastor Wants To Stop Kim Kardashian Divorce

Pastor Wants To Stop Kim Kardashian Divorce
Pastor Wants To Stop Kim Kardashian Divorce


Pastor Joel Johnson wants to stop Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries from divorcing by ''redirecting their energy''.

The man who married Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries wants them to stop their divorce.

Pastor Joel Johnson - who officiated the couple's wedding ceremony on August 20 - would like to sit down and talk with the pair, who announced they had split today (31.10.11), as he is upset by the decision.

He told HollywoodLife.com: "I'm sad to hear this. Why would Kim do this? I would love to connect with Kim and try to pull the reigns back and redirect this energy in a more redemptive way."

Joel, who is Kris' Pastor from childhood, spent time with the couple prior to their ceremony and he reveals he thought their feelings for each other were "genuine".

He said: "I've known Kris a long time and gone into some deep places with him. I felt really good about the meeting. I felt what I experienced was genuine. I feel for both of them. I think two of the hardest things to deal with are wealth and fame and they have both. I knew it would be a challenging one for them.

"So many people condemned the wedding before it happened saying it wouldn't last. But when I spoke to Kris, I knew where his heart was and I said I wanted to meet Kim personally. I was totally impressed with Kim."

Kim, 31, filed for divorce today at the Los Angeles Superior Court after just 72 days of marriage.

Celeb News » Michelle Williams Loves Marilyn's Simplicity

Michelle Williams Loves Marilyn's Simplicity
Michelle Williams Loves Marilyn's Simplicity


Michelle Williams loves that Marilyn Monroe - who she plays in movie 'My Week with Marilyn' - was ''completely unadorned'' in her personal life.

Michelle Williams likes running through fields with no shoes on.

The 31-year-old actress - who has six-year-old daughter Matilda from her relationship with late actor Australian Heath Ledger - is now playing troubled star Marilyn Monroe in movie 'My Week with Marilyn, and she admits has always liked her because she was a "simple dresser".

She told UK's Elle magazine: "Something I really appreciated about her is what a simple dresser she was. She's really, in her personal life, completely unadorned.

"Everything that she wore looked like she could take hr shoes off and run through a field. And I like that."

Michelle - who stars alongside Emma Watson and Dame Judi Dench in the film - also admits she was always more preoccupied with the "private" side of Marilyn as opposed to her Hollywood career.

She added: "I had always been more interested in the private Marilyn, and the unguarded Marilyn.

"Even as a young girl, my primary concern wasn't with this larger than life personality smiling back from the wall but with what was going on underneath."

Her love for the star - who died in 1962 - was deep enough for her to be very concerned about taking on the role.

She said: "I was so apprehensive. It was daunting living up to people's expectations as well as my own expectations."

Michelle Williams Loves Marilyn's Simplicity
Michelle Williams


Michelle Williams Loves Marilyn's Simplicity
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Michelle Williams Loves Marilyn's Simplicity
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Celeb News » Defence Expert Claims Conrad Murray Made 'Dangerous' Decision

Defence Expert Claims Conrad Murray Made 'Dangerous' Decision
Defence Expert Claims Conrad Murray Made 'Dangerous' Decision


Dr. Conrad Murray's decision to provide Michael Jackson with anaesthetic Propofol could have been ''dangerous'', defence medical expert Dr. Paul White has claimed in court today (31.10.11).

A defence medical expert has admitted Dr. Conrad Murray violated an accepted standard of medical care by providing Michael Jackson with anaesthetic in his home.

Dr. Paul White claims the decision made by the 'Thriller' hitmaker's personal physician - who is on trial for the involuntary manslaughter of the singer - to provide him with Propofol for two months before his death could be life threatening, violating the oath to do no harm.

Speaking in court today (31.10.11), he said: "Without careful bedside monitoring, it could be dangerous."

A prosecutor responded: "Could it result in death?"

Dr. White added: "If the infusion somehow came opened up widely, certainly you could achieve a significant effect that could result in cardiopulmonary arrest."

However, prosecutor Deputy Dist. Attorney David Walgren was quick to question him.

He said: "Have you ever administered Propofol in someone's bedroom?"

Dr. White responded: "No I have not."

The prosecutor responded: "Had you ever heard of someone doing that prior to this case?"

He added: "No, I had not."

Walgren then went on to question the 20 minute delay in calling for emergency services.

Dr. White said: "He was probably very anxious and in those situations, it is very stressful for anyone."

Later, he added Murray was likely just doing a job he was "requested" to do, following on from Michael's asking several physicians to provide him with assistance with his chronic insomnia.

He said: "I think he was providing a service to Mr. Jackson which he had requested, in fact insisted upon."

Dr. Murray - who denies involuntary manslaughter - faces up to four years in prison if he is found guilty.

Celeb News » Jessica Simpson Confirms Pregnancy

Jessica Simpson Confirms Pregnancy
Jessica Simpson Confirms Pregnancy


Jessica Simpson has confirmed she is ''going to be a mummy'' on twitter.

Jessica Simpson has confirmed she is pregnant.

The 31-year-old singer has admitted claims she is expecting her first child with NFL star Eric Johnson are true via twitter.

Uploading a picture of her dressed up as an Egyptian mummy and cradling her baby bump, Jessica added: "It's true - I'm going to be a mummy!"

Jessica - who is engaged to marry Eric - has been keeping quiet about her pregnancy for some time, despite pictures revealing her to be expecting.

It has been claimed the country singer is expecting a girl after finding out the sex during a routine scan.

A source said: "She's telling people it's like winning the lottery, twice. Jessica really wanted to find out the baby's sex, she hates surprises. She and Eric are both so happy."

Jessica's mother Tina recently revealed she was keen to extend her family and give her two-year-old grandson Bronx - the offspring of daughter Ashlee Simpson and estranged husband Peter Wentz - a cousin.

She said: "Obviously I'm looking forward to having more grandkids. Bronx is the love of my life. I don't mind boys or girls, I'll take anything I get. I'm not picky!"

Celeb News » Halle Berry Stalker Enters Not Guilty Plea

Halle Berry Stalker Enters Not Guilty Plea
Halle Berry Stalker Enters Not Guilty Plea


Richard Franco, the man accused of stalking Halle Berry, has pleaded not guilty in court today (31.10.11).

A man accused of stalking Halle Berry will go on trial in December.

Richard Franco - who was arrested on July 11 after her private security caught him trespassing on her home in the Hollywood Hills - entered a not guilty plea at the Los Angeles Superior Court this morning (31.10.11), and Judge Dennis Landin has ordered him to return to court for a pre-trial hearing on November 28 ahead of a full trial which will start on December 20.

Halle did not attend the proceedings and her lawyer Blair Berk has refused to comment, E! News reports.

James was caught on the property three times in three days, and on one occasion broke into her guest house.

He was also caught spying on Halle through a kitchen door, which caused her to call police.

She subsequently gained a restraining order against him, stopping him from coming within 500 yards of her home and family, including three-year-old daughter Nahla.

Speaking earlier this month, Los Angeles Police Department Detective John Gregozek was called to testify during a preliminary hearing to establish if he should stand trial.

HE said: "She was afraid for her safety and that of her daughter, as well. She hired armed security to stay at her residence 24 hours.

"She saw the defendant standing at the kitchen door."

Celeb News » Rihanna Hospitalised In Sweden

Rihanna Hospitalised In Sweden
Rihanna Hospitalised In Sweden


Rihanna has been forced to cancel a gig in Malmo, Sweden, after being hospitalised with a case of flu.

Rihanna has been hospitalised in Sweden.

The 'Cheers (Drink to That)' hitmaker - who is currently on a world tour - has been hooked up to a drip at a Swedish medical institution and has been forced to cancel a performance in the city of Malmo in the south of the country after being stricken with the flu.

Tweeting a picture of her arm with a tube coming out of it, Rihanna wrote: "Sorry Malmo!"

In a statement, the 23-year-old singer added she was "really disappointed" she could not perform.

According to TMZ.com, she said: "I am sorry to everyone who was coming out to my show in Malmo. I was so excited to perform for you all. It would have been a great time. So much better than being sick with the flu, ugh. I'm really disappointed I couldn't be there."

A representative for concert promoter Live Nation added she was "not in condition to conduct the concert".

Rihanna is not the only star to be forced to cancel a planned concert recently - George Michael had to pull out of a gig at London's Royal Albert Hall last week after he was diagnosed with a viral infection, leaving him with a high temperature.

CelebSweet » Kourtney Kardashian Tweets Support For Kim

Kourtney Kardashian Tweets Support For Kim
Kourtney Kardashian Tweets Support For Kim


Kourtney and Khloe Kardashian have tweeted their support for sister Kim following the announcement of her split from husband of 72 days Kris Humphries.

Kim Kardashian's family are "sticking together" following the announcement of her split from Kris Humphries.

The 31-year-old star filed divorce proceedings in Los Angeles today (31.10.11) after just 72 days of marriage, and her sister Kourtney has revealed those closest to her are all rallying round to give her support.

She wrote on twitter: "Our sister is going through a difficult time but we're a close family and are sticking together like always.

"We appreciate everyone's kindness and support. Kim, we love you.(sic)"

Fellow sibling Khloe hit out at those who had been "hurtful" about the proceedings but said her family are "strong" enough to survive the ordeal.

She said: "Reading some of these comments r so hurtful. Im grateful 4our fans who understand and r being respectful. Hate is disgusting. Love is everything.

"Thank God for family. We are strong and we will only become closer! I love YOU(sic)"

Kim and Kris - who married in a lavish star-studded ceremony in August - are believed to have been unable to come to an agreement on where they will live, with Kim wanting to stay in Los Angeles while keen to move to Minnesota.

Reality Shows » Jeremy Piven Exploring World Of Reality Tv In New Series

Jeremy Piven Exploring World Of Reality Tv In New Series
Jeremy Piven Exploring World Of Reality Tv In New Series


Entourage star Jeremy Piven is set to explore the world of reality TV for a new documentary series.

The actor is teaming up with director Bert Marcus to discover the impact of the genre on media, entertainment and society and the show, titled What I Really Want to Do Is..., will feature a slew of actors, musicians and sports personalities revealing what passions they would pursue if they were to launch a different career.

Piven will host and co-produce the show, while he will also star in the pilot, which will showcase his talents as a drummer, reports trade paper Daily Variety.

Movie » Spielberg's Tintin A Big Hit In Europe

Spielberg's Tintin A Big Hit In Europe
Spielberg's Tintin A Big Hit In Europe


Steven Spielberg's new Tintin movie is an international smash-hit - and it has yet to debut in North America.

The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn opened in Europe to rave reviews last week (ends28Oct11) and shot to the top of the box office in 17 countries, making an estimated $55.8 million (£34.9 million).

The film doesn't open in America until 21 December (11), but it will close the Afi Festival in Hollywood on 10 November (11).

Celeb News » Timberlake Offered Role In Coen Brothers' Next Film

Timberlake Offered Role In Coen Brothers' Next Film
Timberlake Offered Role In Coen Brothers' Next Film


Justin Timberlake is in talks to portray Carey Mulligan's husband in the Coen Brothers' next project.

The singer-turned-actor has been offered the supporting role of Jim in the upcoming film Inside Llewyn Davis, about a struggling folk musician.

Drive actor Oscar Issac will star as the title character, reports trade paper Daily Variety.

Celeb News » Rebecca Hall Hounded Stephen Frears For Audition

Rebecca Hall Hounded Stephen Frears For Audition
Rebecca Hall Hounded Stephen Frears For Audition


British actress Rebecca Hall hounded director Stephen Frears for the role of a tenacious stripper in Lay Of The Favourite, after learning he had his mind set on an American to play the part.

The Prestige star fell in love with the tale of Beth Raymer, an exotic dancer who became a professional sports gambler, and met Frears to discuss the role - but he rejected her because she wasn't American.

Hall, however, refused to give up - and pestered the auteur for another audition when they were both in New York.

She tells Britain's Telegraph Magazine, "When I went to meet Stephen, he said..., 'Well, it's very nice to meet you - but you're everything that I'm not looking for, for this role, and I will never cast you.'

"Literally, for six months he wouldn't let me read. He kept saying, 'Americans only...'"

But Hall won him over by dressing like a hooker when Frears finally agreed to see her again: "I did all the things that I've never really done before; I wore the tightest jeans I could find and stuffed my bra with socks and curled my hair. Stephen was even worse than before. He said, 'So here I am against my will. I know you're wrong for this, so let's get it over with.'"

But, despite his reservations, Frears was wowed by Hall's audition - and quickly admitted he was wrong.

The director adds, "She was absolutely tremendous. She was so convincing and outrageous and extraordinary. So I lost and I won."

Rebecca Hall Hounded Stephen Frears For Audition
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Rebecca Hall Hounded Stephen Frears For Audition
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Rebecca Hall Hounded Stephen Frears For Audition
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Celeb News » Kim Kardashian Wedding Planner Sad About Divorce

Kim Kardashian Wedding Planner Sad About Divorce
Kim Kardashian Wedding Planner Sad About Divorce


The woman who helped turn Kim Kardashian's nuptials into a fairytale has spoken of her sadness about the socialite's divorce plans.

The reality TV star confirmed reports she and her husband of just 72 days Kris Humphries have split on Monday (31Oct11) and the couple's wedding planner Sharon Sacks was stunned by the news.

She tells Life & Style magazine, "If I said I wasn't sad about them splitting, I wouldn't be telling the truth. It is always sad and very disheartening when two beautiful people so in love for many reasons realise that although they care for each other, they are not destined to be life partners."

Sacks and her team oversaw the lavish 20 August (11) nuptials in Montecito, California, and she insists the divorce news hasn't ruined her great memories from the day.

She adds, "They were a joy to work with. What we created together was absolutely amazing, so unique and so special."

Music » Paul Wall Launches Rap Music Mobile Application

Paul Wall Launches Rap Music Mobile Application 
Paul Wall Launches Rap Music Mobile Application


Hip-hop star Paul Wall has launched a new musical application for mobile phones to help aspiring rappers hone their skills.

The Grillz hitmaker has partnered with Jump Shot Media to create Battle Rap Stars, a new programme which uses voice-analysis to assign users a score based on their rhythm, rhyme and vocal presence.

The game requires players to compete against five other rappers before making it to a final round, which features a clash with Wall. The application also contains a karaoke mode for those struggling to come up with their own original lyrics.

Wall says, "I am incredibly excited to be part of this game. The technology is amazing and the game is just plain fun. Whether you are trying to perfect your skills on the mic or just want to have fun, this game really delivers."

Celeb News » Tinie Tempah Excited About Birthday Gig

Tinie Tempah Excited About Birthday Gig
Tinie Tempah Excited About Birthday Gig


Tinie Tempah is set to mark his 23rd birthday on tour - because he finds nights off from performing "boring".

Rather than mark the 7 November (11) with a big party, the rapper is scheduled to take to the stage in Manchester, England for an evening with fans.

He tells Britain's Evening Standard magazine, "Nights off are boring. I can't have a house party because people will steal things. I can't have a normal party because I just hate saying hello to everybody all the time, it's just jarring. And there'd be paparazzi outside.

"So I may as well do a show and get 15,000 people to sing Happy Birthday and have a crazy after-party, where I just sneak in with a hoodie and get up to loads of carnage. It's potentially one of the best birthdays ever."

Celeb News » Dame Shirley Bassey & Leann Rimes Donate Hats To Charity

Dame Shirley Bassey & Leann Rimes Donate Hats To Charity
Dame Shirley Bassey & Leann Rimes Donate Hats To Charity


Singers Dame Shirley Bassey and Leann Rimes are helping to raise money for a homeless charity by donating autographed hats for auction.

British comedian Stephen Merchant and singer Eliza Doolittle have also offered up their headwear for the eBay.co.uk sale, which will boost funds for St Mungo's, a London-based organisation providing shelter and support for the displaced.

Bassey has handed over a soft purple felt hat for the cause, while Rimes and Merchant have donated signed baseball caps and Doolittle has placed a blue sailor hat on the auction block.

The multiple sales are due to close on Sunday (06Nov11).

Dame Shirley Bassey & Leann Rimes Donate Hats To Charity
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Dame Shirley Bassey & Leann Rimes Donate Hats To Charity
Shirley Bassey


Dame Shirley Bassey & Leann Rimes Donate Hats To Charity
Shirley Bassey