The first scene from Paramount's "The Dictator," featuring Sacha Baron Cohen, has just hit the Web.
Last time we heard from Cohen he was dressed in character as General Aladeen at the Oscars spilling "Kim Jong Il's Ashes" all over Ryan Seacrest.
The film comes out May 16.
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Sexism and homophobia inside the Ultimate Fighting Championship has gotten so bad that Anheuser-Busch—which doesn't have a reputation for fussiness or political correctness—is publicly threatening to remove its sponsorship money. The maker of Budweiser told Ad Age:
"We've communicated to the UFC our displeasure with certain remarks made by some of its fighters, and they have promised to address this. If the incidents continue, we will act."
That kind of open statement is almost unheard of in sports sponsorship, where advertiser displeasure is usually delivered to media partners behind closed doors.
It came after UFC president Dana White used the word "faggot" in a video; presenter Joe Rogan used the C-word to refer to a female blogger; and one fighter, Brandon C. Saling, was allowed to compete in a UFC-affiliated event, according to Big Lead Sports, even though he is a convicted sex offender who wears Nazi tattoos. The picture above is Saling's police mugshot, taken after he was accused of raping a 12-year-old girl.
The UFC is an extreme case. While the sport can't be expected to be a bastion of Edwardian manners, it is not until you see a collection of the kinds of things said by UFC pros that you realize just how unprofessional the organization is. What follows is a slideshow of incidents in which offensive language and behavior is used in the UFC. We don't publish it to be sensational—although we're not against that either. We do so because parents ought to know what their kids are watching.
Joe Rogan used the c-word to describe a blogger, Maggie Hendricks, who writes about the UFC. Hendricks had criticized one fighter for sexually harassing a UFC TV presenter, and Rogan posted his opinion of her on an online forum. When asked to apologize, he later wrote:
“Never did I imagine that so many people would get their panties in a bunch about the use of the word [expletive] to describe a female blogger.”
At a fan convention, Jackson repeatedly persuades his Asian fans to make homophobic remarks about themselves while the video rolls. Painful.
At a pre-fight press conference, Evans promised his opponent:
"I'm going to put those hands on you worse than that dude did them other kids at Penn State."
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It's good to be Lea Michele.
A starring role on "Glee," a bikini body worth flaunting and an equally attractive co-star-turned-boyfriend, Cory Monteith, with whom she takes PDA-filled vacations all over the world.
And now, the couple have a little $1.4 million love nest of their own.
While Michele, 25, purchased the property solo under her real name Lea Sarfati, the couple will no doubt take advantage of the one-story Hollywood bungalow's two bedrooms, two bathrooms, French doors, private office, pool and outdoor dining pavilion which includes a kitchen.
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Our favorite tutu'd duo is back for a month-long stint on "Ellen" and they're starting off with a bang.
Watch the pint-sized Brits sing (and dance!) the addictive song of the moment, "Starships" by Nicki Minaj, below.
Now watch the girls get a big surprise from fairy godmother Ellen:
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Molly Ringwald starred in iconic '80s films like "The Breakfast Club," "Sixteen Candles," and "Pretty In Pink" before dropping off the radar. Today, she occasionally acts and is a mom to three kids.
Ringwald posted to Reddit's Ask Me Anything forum, using this picture as proof of her identity. She revealed that she was being considered for the lead in Pretty Woman and looked at an early script (at the time it was called "$3,000").
But Ringwald has no regrets about not pursuing the part:
Julia Roberts is what makes that movie. It was her part. Every actor hopes for a part that lets them shine like that.
Ringwald also shared her favorite part of filming "The Breakfast Club":
When I did the smoking doobage scene "I'm so popular, everyone loves me at this school," it was basically all improvised and John just let the camera roll for twenty minutes. He was so psyched with everything he got that he dragged my mother into the room where they were showing rushes so she could see how brilliant her daughter was. Of course, my mom was horrified.
Whether she would be involved in a Sixteen candles sequel:
At one point, six years ago, I was considering participating in a sequel to Sixteen Candles. But (director) John Hughes didn't want to have sequels to any of the movies I was in and I didn't feel comfortable doing it without his involvement.
Ringwald also revealed her next plan: She has a jazz album coming out next spring.
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Whether you're a fan of the show or despise the very thought of it, HBO's new girls-in-the-city comedy "Girls" is dominating the talk around Hollywood and all over the web.
The series follows Hannah (series creator Lena Dunham), Marnie (Allison Williams), Jessa (Jemima Kirke) and Shoshana (Zosia Mamet) as they struggle to "make it" in New York City in their early 20s.
Sounds like another show you've heard of right? Yes, the explicit content is in the same vein as "Sex and the City," but there's more to these early-twenties girls than shoes, sex and clothes.
Find out more about the actresses and the roles they play here. They may not represent all millennials out there, but they're worth some attention.
It seemed that overnight, "Girls" creator Lena Dunham became an indie darling on her quick way to mainstream success.
Dunham directed, wrote and starred in the comedy "Tiny Furniture" which won the best narrative feature at the South by Southwest Film Festival in 2010.
The movie earned her some recognition with big-shot comedy producer Judd Apatow who helped bring "Girls" to the Home Box Office cable channel.
Allison Williams is a Yale graduate and a viral video sensation. Surprised? So were we.
From a very young age, Williams knew she wanted to be an actress. And only a few months after graduating from her Ivy-League university, she fulfilled that dream.
But it all started with a few simple videos on YouTube and Funny or Die.
She sang the theme song to "Mad Men" with a twist and made a "Why I Choose Yale" video which have both hit well over half a million views. And her Pippa Middleton parodies are definitely worth watching.
The new British transplant to New York City on "Girls," Jemima Kirke is already a rising star.
The actress has known Lena Dunham since high school and even co-starred in Dunham's festival film "Tiny Furniture."
And that was the most acting experience she really had before booking the role on "Girls." Originally Kirke wasn't actively pursuing a career in the 'biz but when Dunham came to her about the show, she was in support and on board.
Only two episodes in and Kirke's character is already dealing with some heavy plot lines.
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Rodrigo Rojas has created a video that tracks the amazing 70-year mutation of the iconic Batman logo from its initial conception to later interpretations. (Who can forget Batman and Superman vs. Alien and Predator?)
The evolution follows everything: 1940's DC comics, the classic Adam West series, films, video games, even the not-so-classic Batman and Superman vs. etc, etc.
It's fascinating to see the transformation from clunky to chic. Sometimes the bat sign has a face or eyes, other times it is sleek and black.
Batman junkies, enjoy.
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Female celebrities have it rough in Hollywood.
The pressure to please viewers and promote themselves as a certain image on a daily basis can be daunting and degrading.
Christina Aguilera created a new overtly sexual identity for her album "Stripped," Tara Reid started partying up a storm after her "American Pie" heyday and Demi Lovato had to check into rehab for bulimia after appearing as the perfect Disney channel darling.
Now, as we all witness Rihanna's steady plunge into the scandalous depths of crazy, take a moment to look back at some memorable 180-degree transformations of some of the most famous female singers, models and actresses.
Former "Brat Pack-er" Demi Moore seemed to have everything going for her until her latest breakdown.
Moore was married to Ashton Kutcher and had a big, happy family with her daughters and her ex-husband Bruce Willis.
She had also recently been cast as the iconic feminist Gloria Steinem in the new Linda Lovelace (aka Deep Throat) biopic.
But amidst rumors of Ashton cheating, the two decided to split and Moore was said to be out partying until the early hours of the morning.
The actress then dropped out of the Linda Lovelace film and went to get treatment for "exhaustion" among other things. We're hoping she has a speedy recovery and gets back to her healthy self soon.
As we've shown you before, the Barbados-born pop star seems to be going down a slippery slope of party behavior.
While Rihanna has always been known for her sultry style, recently she's taken that shtick to a whole new level.
She's tweeted scantily clad photos of herself, started an online feud with Chris Brown's new girlfriend and even her music is getting more X-rated.
We're all, unfortunately, on breakdown-watch for this star.
The "American Pie" star definitely showed how different she was from her character Vicky, the good girl who breaks up her boyfriend before going to college.
Reid quickly became known for her heavy drinking and partying and, of course, there's the 2005 wardrobe malfunction she had at P.Diddy's 2005 party.
In 2008, the actress finally checked into rehab of her own accord and now she's back on track with her new film "American Reunion" which was released to lackluster results at teh box office earlier this month.
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Quentin Tarantino has tackled movies about vengeful ladies, a man who kills people with his car, Nazi-killing and boxers who get mixed up with hit men, a gangster's wife and more.
Now the eccentric director will take the Western genre to a new, strange level.
Tarantino's next venture is called "Django Unchained." It follows freed slave Django (Jamie Foxx) who gets recruited by a German dentist-turned-bounty hunter, Dr. King Schultz (Waltz), to help him exact a little revenge.
In exchange, Schultz will help Django save his wife from the clutches of the evil plantation owner Calvin Candie played by Leonardo DiCaprio.
Samuel L. Jackson, Kurt Russell and Sacha Baron Cohen also star.
The folks at Entertainment Weekly got their hands on two sneak peek photos of Foxx, Waltz and DiCaprio in action. Check them out here.
The movie comes out on Christmas Day.
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George Clooney and Lindsay Lohan are heading to the White House this weekend.
The list is out for this Saturday's White House Correspondents' Dinner, and some of Hollywood's biggest stars from Charlize Theron to Tony Romo will be in attendance.
Here are a few of the big names checking into the event. Check out the entire list below.
George Clooney and Stacy Keibler
The last time Clooney was in D.C. he was arrested. This time, he'll be coming in style with girlfriend in tow.
Sofia Vergara
"The Modern Family" vixen is already celebrating an eventful year. Her show won the Emmy for Outstanding Comedy Series and she was named AskMen's most desirable woman of 2012.
Lindsay Lohan
Just landed the role of Elizabeth Taylor in a Lifetime movie. She'll be attending with her defense attorney, Shawn Holley.
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner
Roll out the red Karpet. Fresh off her stint on last night's live "30 Rock," Kim Kardashian and her mom will be heading to the event together. Just keep the flour away.
Zooey Deschanel
No surprise with this invite. Fox's "New Girl" is heating up the network Tuesday nights with her brand of adorkableness.
Josh Hutcherson
After his newfound "Hunger Games" fame, Hutcherson just accepted an award at the 23rd Annual GLAAD Awards.
Dakota Fanning
It's been a while since we've seen Fanning on the big screen. With a few films out this year, she'll be back in theaters this November in the last "Twilight" installment.
Uggie the dog from "The Artist"
What would a star-studded event be with out Hollywood's most adorable dog? Just don't feed him table scraps.
Want to see who else will be in attendance this weekend? View the entire guess list below:
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One-time Man vs. Wild host Bear Grylls never really stops being the adrenaline-seeking outdoorsman that made him popular on his Discovery Channel survival show.
The former British Special forces member revealed this nugget in a recent interview with Vanity Fair:
To get away from it all, I go to . . .Our small, private island hideaway in Wales, U.K. It’s 20 acres and five miles offshore with no mains, electricity, or running water. It has a little lighthouse beside our house and is surrounded by amazing sea cliffs, seals, and dolphins. It is my favorite place on the planet!
The wildman's autobiography, "Mud, Sweat, and Tears" is due out on May 1.
Before the book drops, check out our collection of fascinating interviews with the British adventurer.
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Hollywood is on a different pay scale than the majority of Americans, but even celebrity couples usually designate a "bread winner." When the high earner of a duo happens to be the woman, it's something to take note of. The Forbes Most Powerful Celebrities list reveals that only 11 of the top 50 celebrity earners are female, and of that small number, about half were in a committed relationship at the time of this writing. In spite of the rarity of l
ong-term couplings where the lady makes the most, here are a handful of Hollywood power pairs doing just that.
Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale
While most remember Gwen as the super-cute front woman for '90s hit band No Doubt, her influence in pop culture has grown to incorporate fashion, accessories and must-have gear for the kid crowd. Her latest line of clothing, Harajuku Mini, is a big boon for Target retailers. While Gwen's earnings aren't as public as some of the more notable celebs, her time in the limelight has given her more star-power and cash than her ex-Bush band rocker husband, who has been laying low until more recently.
Hilary Duff and Mike Comrie
Celeb couple Hilary and Mike aren't your typical "power pairing." Mike, a recently-retired Canadian hockey player, has seen much of his million-dollar sports earnings come to a halt, at least for now. Former Disney-star Hilary, who has just given birth to a child, but who has seen her acting and directing career transition into a mini empire of activity, (including clothing and young adult fiction), may just be getting started with her earnings.
Oprah and Stedman
Finally, a celebrity feature wouldn't be complete without mentioning the mother of all earners: Oprah Winfrey. Topping the Forbes' list at a staggering $290 million in earnings, no one can seemingly out-earn her; this includes her technically non-celeb beau of 38 years, Stedman Graham. While most Americans wouldn't recognize the businessman and author while walking down a crowded sidewalk, his association with the queen of celebrity has made him a household name. Stedman's earnings are not available for public comment, but our educated guess is that it pales in comparison to Ms. Winfrey's well-established empire.
The Bottom Line
There were many other "notable" couples that almost made the list: Katy Perry and Russell Brand, Heidi Klum and Seal, Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries - to name a few. Like so many Hollywood and real-life couples, the vows for these high-earners had fizzled out before making the list. Here's hoping the above-mentioned celebs can see their partnerships, and paychecks, carry on despite the spotlight.
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Twelve new character posters have been revealed for "The Expendables 2" and they tell as much about the plot as the teaser trailer ... nothing.
We barely know anything about the upcoming summer blockbuster; however, it doesn't matter one bit. We don't need a reason to see this film other than the lineup.
The movie stars nearly every mega-action star (save Liam Neeson and Matt Damon). Who doesn't want to see Stallone have it out on the big screen alongside Willis, Schwarzenegger and ... Liam Hemsworth!? Sure, why not?
Forget the "Avengers." These are the real-life Marvel characters.
The only thing missing is a Novak Djokovic poster (yes, he'll be in the film, too). However, we do get a look at one of the females in the film as well; Nun Yu.
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Iconic American designer Betsey Johnson filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy yesterday, saying she would close most of her boutiques and focus on her more affordable Macy's line.
Johnson got her start hanging out with Andy Warhol and editing a fashion magazine. Since starting her own fashion label, Johnson has outfitted celebrities including Rihanna, Katy Perry and Reese Witherspoon.
But Johnson's whimsical $400 dresses just weren't hitting a sweet spot with customers and siphoned cash from her company.
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Before Stanley Kubrick became famous for directing movies such as Eyes Wide Shut and A Clockwork Orange he was a photographer for Look magazine.
In 1949, when Kubrick was about 21, Look sent him to Illinois to do a photo-essay titled, "Chicago, City of Contrasts." He also shot an extensive portfolio of shots of ordinary life in New York.
One recurring theme emerges from the portfolio, which is now archived in the Library of Congress: Kubrick liked women.
Especially showgirls, performers and any other female who lived comfortably in front of a lens.
This is Kubrick's collection of gorgeous black-and-white prints of models, dancers and entertainers, taken in the late 1940s.
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You may not know the names Brit Marling, Greta Gerwig or Benjamin Walker just yet—but after the summer blockbusters have sizzled and 2012 turns into 2013, we guarantee these 17 young actors' faces will be plastered on magazine covers and movie promo billboards across the country.
From co-starring alongside established A-list names to rising up through the ranks of indie films into blockbuster bonanzas, we believe these kids have what it takes to get the Oscar gold.
Here's why ...
AGE: 29
WHERE YOU'VE SEEN HER: Last year's "Another Earth."
WHAT'S NEXT: Marling has three films out this year, "Arbitrage" co-starring Richard Gere, the Robert Redford directed "The Company You Keep" and "The East" with Ellen Page and Alexander Skarsgård.
WHY SHE WILL BE BIG: The actress writes her own roles, winning Best Actress awards for her role in self-written "Another Earth." With three films out this year with Hollywood A-listers, it's going to be pretty tough to miss the darling Marling.
FUN FACT: Marling graduated with a degree in economics from Georgetown and turned down a job offer with Goldman Sachs to pursue a career as an artist.
AGE: 28
WHERE YOU'VE SEEN HER: Gerwig starred in last year's summer blockbuster, "No Strings Attached" and "Arthur" with Russell Brand. She was also in Ben Stiller's 2010 flick "Greenberg."
WHAT'S NEXT: The actress has two indie films coming out this year: "Damsels in Distress" and "Lola Vs." She's currently co-starring alongside Jesse Eisenberg and Ellen Page in Woody Allen's "To Rome with Love."
WHY SHE WILL BE BIG: She's a triple threat, co-writing, co-directing and co-starring in "Nights and Weekends."
FUN FACT: Gerwig originally planned on becoming a playwright. She also voices a main character on an Adult Swim cartoon, "China IL."
AGE: 25
WHERE YOU'VE SEEN HIM: The Golden Globe winning drama "In Treatment" as well as this year's super powers gone wrong film "Chronicle."
WHAT'S NEXT: Starring as Shia LaBeouf's best friend in the new western "Lawless" as well as "Blue Valentine" director Derek Cianfrance's next film "The Place Beyond the Pines" as Ryan Gosling's son.
WHY HE WILL BE BIG: DeHaan's look and performances are already drawing comparisons to a young Leonardo DiCaprio and the actor is getting prime roles for the next two years like the 2013 Beat Poet drama "Kill Your Darlings" where he'll play the gay lover of Daniel Radcliffe's Allen Ginsberg.
FUN FACT: DeHaan got his acting start as Haley Joel Osment's understudy in the Broadway revival of "American Buffalo". The play closed after only eight performances.
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Watch your back, Matt Lauer.
Ryan Seacrest has officially joined the "Today" show team as a "special correspondent"—because the "E! News" and "American Idol" host doesn't already have enough jobs.
According to The Wrap, the correspondent job is part of a new multi-platform deal with NBCUniversal.
Seacrest signed a two-year contract which will also extend his "E! News" hosting gig. (E! is an NBCU property.)
The news comes after Seacrest announced earlier this month that he will also be an Olympics correspondent for this summer's London games.
Seacrest released this statement about the latest addition to his resumé:
"I am humbled to have the confidence of [NBCUniversal CEO] Steve Burke, Ted Harbert, Bonnie Hammer and many others within the NBCUniversal family, to strategically extend my relationship to encompass NBC programming," Seacrest said, adding that he's "eager and excited to take on this broader new role."
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Reed Alexander is 18 years old and has probably accomplished more in the past 24 hours than most do in a lifetime.
By day, Alexander plays Nevel on Nickelodeon's "iCarly" alongside Miranda Cosgrove.
When not on set, the newly legal lad is tending to the website he created, Kewlbites.com, where he shares "bites" of his own healthy lifestyle tips.
Between his two main gigs, Alexander, who recently lost 15 pounds, is a spokesperson for the Alliance for a Healthier Generation and spends time tending to his over 90,000 Twitter followers.
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