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May 16th, 2012 | 4:44 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Justin Bieber Defends Kim Kardashian’s Honor, And Other Clues To His Maturity In GQ Profile

Justin Bieber in GQ

In his profile of Justin Bieber for the June issue of GQ, writer Drew Magary spends the better part of four pages describing his frustrated attempts to do something other than a typical sitdown with the “Boyfriend” singer. (And by the way, none of it is very surprising for anyone who’s ever tried to interview the Biebs; his people are insanely protective.) But as you laugh or tear your hair out while reading the story, you will also find yourself swinging back and forth on the main premise: Is JB a “swaggy adult” as he hilariously proclaims, or is he a teenage boy? Here are some clues to help you decide:

Bieber Is a Boy:

His “people” won’t let him do any of the manly rites of passage things proposed, such as “drinking, smoking, drinking, going to a titty bar, gambling, drinking, shooting things, drinking.”
There are penises drawn all over the grease board in his studio. (We don’t know who drew them for sure.)
He (or his people) suggests boxing with the writer as an appropriate interviewing activity.
“Like every other teenager in the universe, Bieber evades questions by staring directly at the floor.”
He records temporary vocals on a track with a mouth full of Swedish Fish.

John Travolta’s Original Accuser Hires Attorney Gloria Allred And A Fourth Accuser Steps Forward

John Travolta's Fourth Sexual Harassment Accuser Steps Forward

Can’t a man just get one million massages in peace? Looks like the answer is no, seeing as how a fourth accuser has allegedly come forward with claims that John Travolta sexually harassed him. According to the personal trainer making the claims, Travolta inappropriately touched him at a gym. “The gym was opened as a courtesy to John Travolta so that he could avoid the public yet maintain his fitness in this physically challenging role that he was doing at the time. The gym employee says that John Travolta groped and fondled him against his will.” Oh lord, please don’t be referring to Face/Off. We don’t want anything sullying our memory of that amazing film.

Meanwhile, just because Travolta’s first accuser asked that his suit be dismissed does not mean he wants to forgo his day in court entirely. Instead, he has gone so far as to hire celebrity lawyer Gloria Allred to take his case. “I represent John Doe Number One,” Allred confirmed to People. “Mr. Doe’s lawsuit was dismissed without prejudice which means that he is still legally entitled to file another lawsuit against John Travolta if he chooses. We are in the process of conferring with him regarding the next steps, which he may wish to take.” Allred is well known for representing clients involved in controversial lawsuits, including transgender Miss Universe contestant

May 16th, 2012 | 2:56 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Which Glee Star Did The Best “Freaky Friday” Character Swap? Jenna Ushkowitz Weighs In

The second we saw Mark Salling and Cory Monteith dressed as Blaine and Kurt on last night’s Glee, some of us crossed our fingers that the whole two (!) hours would feature this silly stunt.

“It would have been a little bit of overkill [to swap characters for the whole episode],” Jenna Ushkowitz, whose character Tina set off the whole “Freaky Friday” sequence, told VH1 Celebrity this morning, when she stopped by for Big Morning Buzz Live. We were thrilled to see Tina get to show off her chops in full Rachel diva-mode, even if it was all just a dream, and hope that the actress gets more to do as a senior at McKinley next season.

Mark Salling as Blaine and Harry Shum Jr. as Joe on Glee
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May 16th, 2012 | 2:55 pm by Halle Kiefer

Billy Bob Thornton Says He Was “Too Insecure,” “Chickened Out” Of Marriage To Angelina Jolie

Billy Bob Thornton Talks Divorce From Angelina Jolie

Most people were of the opinion that Billy Bob Thornton and Angelina Jolie were an odd match during their three-year marriage. Unfortunately, Billy Bob was one of those people, and it pretty much ruined everything. “She has one way she wanted to live her life and I had another way to live mine,” Thornton tells ABC’s Nightline in an episode set to air tonight. “I was just too insecure.” Of course, the non-stop gossip about the couple’s 20-year age difference and, uh, relative attractiveness didn’t help matters either. According to The Informers actor, he felt “like the Phantom of the Opera hiding in the catacombs” compared to Jolie. “People actually said that I didn’t deserve to be with her,” Billy Bob shares. Oh boy…were we one of those people? Jeez, we’re sorry. All those Phantom of the Opera jokes were just too good to pass up!

This kind of explains why Thornton and Jolie are shockingly amicable for ex-spouses. Angie penned the introduction to Billy Bob’s recent memoir, in which she praises him, saying “He has an unmatchable wit and can make you laugh until your face hurts.” Similarly Billy Bob lauded Jolie when she was directing her first film In the Land of Blood and Honey. “She’s real smart, and very creative, and I think it’s a great job for her,” he said. Admits Thornton in his interview, “We had a great marriage and I chickened out because I didn’t feel good enough. That’s all that happened. It was no big deal, we never hated each other.” We can’t help but feel partially responsible for this…which means we are kind of partially responsible for Angie ending up with Brad Pitt. You’re welcome, everyone! Except Billy Bob! Again, so sorry about that!

[Photo: Getty Images]

May 16th, 2012 | 1:53 pm by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Jennifer Lopez Soars To Top Of Forbes Celebrity 100

Jennifer Lopez

You see that smile on Jennifer Lopez’s face up there? That’s the smile of a very, very successful lady. And one whose rise to #1 of Forbes‘ 2012 Celebrity 100 list we could not have imagined two years ago. But joining the judges’ panel on American Idol kicked off a renaissance that earned her $52 million last year, according to the magazine. That includes income from Idol, music sales, endorsement deals with Gilette and L’Oreal, a clothing line at Kohl’s, her new TV show Q’Viva with ex-husband Marc Anthony and this weekend’s new comedy What to Expect When You’re Expecting. All that made her shoot from #50 on last year’s list to the top of the heap. The list measures income from entertainment as well as “media visibility,” which explains how J.Lo beat out Oprah Winfrey, who is at #2 though she earned $165 million last year. Justin Bieber, who earned $55 million, is close behind at #3 (and earned the cover story of the magazine), and Rihanna is #4 with $53 million. Last year’s #1, Lady Gaga, slid down to #5 because she didn’t tour much in the last year, the mag’s editors explained.

So, yeah, in case you were still wondering why every pop star in the world is now also a reality show judge, you have your answer. Also, it is unfair that a woman that powerful and rich can simultaneously look this hot in a Vogue spread.

Jennifer Lopez in Vogue

[Photo: Getty Images, Vogue]

May 16th, 2012 | 1:15 pm by Jordan Runtagh

Sacha Baron Cohen “Murders” A Bikini-Clad Elisabetta Canalis To Promote The Dictator At Cannes

Sacha Baron Cohen stages Elisabetta Canalis's murder at Cannes

We all raised our eyebrows when we learned that Elisabetta Canalis went from dating Hollywood king George Clooney to…Steve-O. We won’t flat-out say “downgrade,” but one of those guys just hosted the president and the other got famous by shooting bottle-rockets out of his a–. Just sayin’. And now it looks like Elisabetta is continuing her questionable dating record with Admiral General Aladeen. The Italian supermodel was seen getting cozy with the brutal dictator on-board his fabulous luxury yacht off the coast of Cannes today. Paparazzo snapped photos of the pair slathering each other in tanning oil and sipping champagne, but then something must have gone horribly wrong as the pair began to fight on the deck. Aladeen’s gun-wielding henchmen escorted her away, and moments later they threw a suspiciously body-sized bag over the side of the boat!

Before you call the police, we have it on good authority that the whole incident is just another one of Sacha Baron Cohen’s publicity stunt to launch his latest movie The Dictator, which opens wide today. Sexy, subversive and wildly offensive? Yeah, that sounds like something the Borat star would be mixed up in. So it’s all a joke! Right guys? Right..? Hey Clooney, do you think you could give her a call and check in. We just want to double check. Thanks. Check out the whole incident below and judge for yourself!

[Photo: Getty Images]

May 16th, 2012 | 11:14 am by Kate Spencer

Exclusive: Kristen Stewart Is Learning To Speak French, Still Teaching Herself The Trumpet

There are really no words to describe my trip to the U.K. last week to interview the cast of Snow White and the Huntsman. “Awesome” just doesn’t do it justice. It was thrilling, a bit nerve-wracking and so, so, so much fun. Thanks to everyone who chatted with me over Twitter, to Universal for a great weekend and to the stars and director of the film, who were amazing to talk to. (And to my fellow press-mates, who didn’t once make fun of me for all the nerdy things I said over our 72 hours together.)

So let’s get to it, then. Here’s the first clip from my chat with Kristen Stewart. She was my first interview of the morning, and I was, quite frankly, crapping my pants with nerves. Seriously, even my eyelids were sweating. For some reason, the combo of the gorgeous castle, the jet-lag, my personal KStew adoration and her super-cool jacket just got my stomach churning. The actress was absolutely lovely — both in demeanor and looks — and seems so excited about this film. (And with good reason; it is awesome.)

It was great to check in with her again about her newfound love for the trumpet. Turns out she’s teaching herself how to play, which seems impossible, but if anyone can do it, it’s Kristen. As if that weren’t adorable enough, the ambitious star is also teaching herself French with the help of Rosetta Stone CDs, because, as she told me, she knows “a lot of Frenchies.” And yes, I’m still kicking myself for not asking her to demonstrate her new language skills. I blame my nerves, and I’ll make up for it at Comic-Con if she’s there, I promise. Or should I say, “Je promet.”

May 16th, 2012 | 10:49 am by Sabrina Rojas Weiss

Josh Hutcherson Explains The Mystery Of His “Broken” Nose

Josh Hutcherson explains why he had surgery on his nose

Hate to admit, but we’re kind of with TMZ on this one: It is just a wee bit disappointing to learn that Josh Hutcherson didn’t break his nose in a dramatic Hunger Games arena re-enactment, in a street fight to protect a damsel in distress, or in some kind of rough sport accident.

“It’s a deviated septum. I was born like that. I was 90 percent blocked in my right nostril and stuff,” he told the gossip site’s cameraman while walking in Beverly Hills yesterday. “I just gotta get it healed up and everything.”

This kind of contradicts what he tweeted last week about recovering from a broken nose, doesn’t it? Or, maybe he just meant that they had to break his nose to fix it? Well, we hope that while the surgeon was helping Josh breathe, he didn’t do anything to “perfect” his schnoz. That tiny bump gives him character!
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May 16th, 2012 | 8:40 am by Ambika Muttoo

Rachel Uchitel Is A Mom, Welcomes A Baby Girl!

Rachel Uchitel now has a new avatar — mom! She gave birth to a baby girl yesterday, as her spokesperson confirms, just after five in the evening. At 5:04 p.m., if you’d like to be precise! Baby girl already isn’t a morning person. Rachel and husband Matt Hahn had been posting photos of her growing baby bump, with pregnancy updates intermittently over Twitter over the past couple of months, right up until her due date. The photograph you see above was one of their tweeted missives. Their baby weighed in at just over 7 pounds and has a pretty badass name! Ready for it? Rachel and Matt’s daughter’s name is … Wyatt Lilly! You have to admit it’s a pretty cool one. Rachel may not be everyone’s favorite person — being Tiger Woods‘ mistress doesn’t earn you a lot of fans, for some reason, but we’d still like to give congratulations to the new family.

[Photo via Twitter]

May 16th, 2012 | 8:00 am by Natalie Adeeyo

Birthday Girl Megan Fox’s 26 Steamiest Looks

Megan Fox is such an effortless sex symbol, we knew a little setback like her battle with Transformers director Michael Bay wouldn’t hold her back for long. As the face of Armani Eye Prime and the butt of Armani Jeans, it’s no wonder Megan tops many “hot” lists. Her curvacious body and baby blues caught the eyes of her husband Brian Austin Green back in 2004 on the set of Hope & Faith, one of her first big TV roles. She’s a rebel too. With eight tattoos and a great pucker, some have pegged her as the next Angelina Jolie. She’s apparently getting rid of her most-known tattoo though, a portrait of Marilyn Monroe. We also hear she may be pregnant. We know for sure that Megan can pull off a great pair of thigh-high stockings while rolling in bed, like her new Sharper Image ad. Today’s Megan’s 26th birthday and we’d like to wish her a big happy birthday by giving you 26 of her steamiest looks. Enjoy!