So how much money were you making when you were four years old? Nothing, you say? Well, Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the 4-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt is pocketing $3,000 A WEEK for her part in her mom's movie "Maleficent". "Maleficent" is a new take on the "Sleeping Beauty" story, told from the point of view of the witch, Maleficent…who's played by Angelina. Vivienne is playing a younger version of the princess, Aurora. The older version is played by Elle Fanning. There's no word how many weeks Vivienne will spend working on the movie.
A so-called "insider" is saying that ABC is "interested" in having Honey Boo Boo’s mother Mama June do "Dancing with the Stars". But it probably won't happen. A spokesperson for TLC…the network that airs "Here Comes Honey Boo Boo"…says it's an "untrue rumor." So far other rumors say they have nabbed boxer Victor Ortiz, Bachelorette Emily Maynard and Kourtney Kardashian. The cast won't be officially announced until February 26th.
Kate Upton graces the cover of the Sports Illustrated…I’m sure you’ve seen the pictures. Well, Kate went all the way to Antarctica to pose in a swimsuit and suffered frostbite as a result! On the "Today" show yesterday she said, quote, "It was freezing! It wasn't great for me…When I came back, I [temporarily lost my] hearing and eyesight. Because my body was shutting down, working so hard to keep me warm." What kept her going? The Penguins. She said she’d look at them and say OK I’ll do it for them. By the way, Kate was actually the ONLY model "SI" took to Antarctica…and in a twist for the modeling industry, she was chosen because she's NOT skinny. The editor of the Swimsuit Issue says, quote, "I knew that if I needed to bury someone in clothing [because of the cold], I needed her physique and curves to come through.
Howie Mandel is coming back to do another season of "America's Got Talent". He joins Howard Stern, who previously said he'd be back. It's still unclear who will replace Sharon Osbourne, who ISN'T coming back. There's talk out there that it could be Rosie O’Donnell or Carmen Electra…but those are just rumors at this point.
If you liked Justin Timberlakes performance at the grammys…you’ll like this. Justin is supposedly planning a tour although there is nothing official yet. Beyonce’s hubby Jay-Z is rumored to be going with him. Sources say" they're working on an itinerary that will include 11 to 13 stadium dates this summer. Justin and Jay-Z have performed together TWICE this month at a Super Bowl event last week, and at the Grammys this past Sunday. Jay-Z is featured on his new single, "Suit & Tie". Justin's new album, "The 20/20 Experience", comes out March 19th.
It's official: Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem are expecting their second child. Her rep confirmed it yesterday, but didn't give any other details. Penelope herself reportedly spilled the beans during an interview on a Spanish TV station, saying, she's, quote, "tremendously happy and excited." Penelope and Javier already have a 2-year-old son named Leo.
Bruce Willis tells "GQ" magazine that the best advice he ever heard another actor give is "Just Shut Up". He says, quote, "I once thought that somehow, with this job, also comes the inherent right to say whatever the [eff] I want regardless of whether I'm right or wrong or think that anybody needs to hear it or should hear it." He also says he used to stutter, but acting helped him mostly overcome it.
Lady Gaga has canceled four upcoming shows because she CAN'T WALK. She explained the situation on Twitter…she says she’s been hiding a show injury and chronic pain for some time now. After her last performance she says “I could not walk and still can’t. It’ll hopefully heal as soon as possible.” Apparently, she has a case of "synovitis"…or a severe joint inflammation.
Meanwhile, we had previously heard that Lady Gaga wanted to buy the Neverland Ranch. Now there are rumors that Jay-Z and Beyonce want it. The property sits on almost 2,500 acres in Southern California, an hour outside of Los Angeles. A source says the couple would use the property, which is valued at almost 100 million dollars, as a home as well as a recording studio and artist retreat. The hitch to anyone's plan, however, is that the Jackson estate has to untangle ownership issues before it can put the property on the market.
Britain's "Daily Mail" tabloid claimed Adele scolded Chris Brown at the Grammys, because he didn't join the standing ovation for Frank Ocean. (After Frank beat him in the Best Urban Contemporary Album category.) -To "prove" it, they had an amusing picture where it looked like Adele could've been yelling at Chris. But just as we suspected, that wasn't the case. Adele Tweeted, quote, "Chris Brown and I were complimenting each other in that photo actually!"
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Even though Carrie Underwood says there's no bad blood between her and Taylor Swift, the British tabloids would like you to believe otherwise. And they may have a point. There's a video from the Grammys showing the audience giving Carrie a standing ovation after her performance. But when you zero-in on Taylor, she's sitting on her behind and clapping her hands. Obviously, this doesn't prove anything…and that moment represents one brief instant of the standing ovation. I mean, Taylor could have already stood up and then sat back down…but it sure doesn't look like it.
Paris Hilton is ready to settle down! She proposed to her boyfriend…a Spanish model named River. She’s 31…He’s 21! He’s been,her constant companion since the two fell hard for each other during New York’s Fashion Week in September. A friend said “Paris asked for River’s hand because so many of her friends are engaged or already married with kids, and she didn’t want to be some sad, old loser left on the shelf,” “It’s incredibly impulsive because they’ve only been together a few months, but Paris believes River is the one. “He’s given her an enthusiastic yes, but they’re keeping the engagement quiet for now.”
