Tuesday, 22 October 2013

Charlie Hunnam Breaks Silence After Exiting Fifty Shades of Grey: I Want to Go On to a New Chapter of Life

Charlie Hunnamis clearing the air. The Sons of Anarchy actor exclusively broke his silence to E! News after stepping down from the role of Christian Grey in the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. The Hollywood hunk made his first public appearance since the news broke at the 2nd annual "Hogs for Heart" event benefiting One Heart Source Education Programs in Africa at Mo's Restaurant in Burbank, Calif. Charlie joined his SOA cast members as they hosted the evening's festivities. So how is he holding up since dropping out of the highly anticipated flick? "I am doing good. I am just really concentrating on work. It's been a really busy time," he said. In his first appearance since dropping out of “Fifty Shades of Grey,” the “Sons of Anarchy” star maintains a full plate. Find out what he’s doing. "I have had some family stuff going on so just trying to stay focused and stay positive and keep trying to do a good job at work and be with my family and stay positive." Black Juddy has learned that Charlie's father, Billy, had passed away in May of this year and that the actor traveled back to England to be with family at the time. Charlie's currently wrapping up season six of the hit FX series and explained what he plans on doing before his final days as Jax Teller. "Like I said, I've got some family stuff I have to tend to. So when I wrap the show, I am going to go to England and see my people and then I have a film that I am doing with Guillermo[del Toro]. So I am going to go and do that and concentrate on the final seasons ofSons." The Brit also explained how difficult it's going to be to finally say goodbye to his costars. "It's obviously going to be a really emotional time for us. We are like a family and have become very, very close and become dear friends to each other so it's going to be sad and finish up and say goodbye to everyone, but we've got like 13, maybe even a few more, episodes," he said. "There's rumor that we might do a couple of more episodes and do a little bit of an extended season next year, so we will see if that happens. It may or it may not. But I just want to finish that strong and go on to a new chapter of life." The fundraiser, which raised a total of $90,000, was a massive success thanks to the help of Charlie and the rest of the cast. Every child featured at the event was sponsored in at least one category (academically, medically or nutritionally), and the 33-year-old star himself sponsored three children. Charlie spoke about one of the kids he sponsored, Simon, who is 13 years old. "He's an orphan, he lost his mom and his dad and was living on the streets, never been to school a day in his life. Then they found him, this organization," he explained. "We just want to make as much money for these kids as possible." One Heart Source's Kyla Coates, daughter of Sons actor Kim Coates, was especially thankful for the cast being involved in the charity. "We couldn't do this without them and all of their support," she said. "But tonight," Kyla added, "is really about all the work we do in Africa, specifically in Tanzania and South Africa and we really strive to empower vulnerable communities through education. So [we do that by] giving children—and all the community members—the tools and support that they need to empower themselves and really become productive members of society and just get uplifted and become confident and powerful."

Monday, 21 October 2013

Selena Gomez Dating Woes? Singer Jokes About "Single Lady Problems," Becoming "Future Cat Lady"

We've all been there, that moment when you're sitting next to a couple and you feel like the third wheel. Selena Gomeznow knows that feeling all too well. The "Come & Get It" singer posted a cute picof her cousin cuddling up to her boyfriend and it looks like the brunette beauty couldn't help but feel, well, single. "Spending time with my cousin and her man… #3rdwheel #singleladyproblems #futurecatlady #werk," she wrote as a caption to the cute image. And while she and Justin Bieber broke up at the end of last year, this is just the latest in a series of hints that may point to her missing having a special someone. In fact, earlier this month she released a duet with Prince Royce dubbed "Already Missing You." So just who exactly is she missing?! We can't point fingers, but we'll let you connect the dots. The track features lots of techno beats, a fair amount of autotune, and plenty of lusty back-and-forth "missing you's" between Selena and the 24-year-old Latin pop star. (Remember, Jelena fans, it's just a song!) "Feeling a rush, makes me go wild/ Crazy how you know what I think," Selena sings. "I cannot pretend I won't be lonely every minute that you're gone." Meanwhile, Bieber released a single last week called "Heartbreaker," describing how difficult it was to get over his most recent breakup. He explained that the song is "for people going through heartbreak—like I was when I wrote it." "It means so much to me to be able to share what I was, and still am, going through, with my fans. I'm very proud of this song and I hope it gives my fans some insight into my heart." Hmmm…do you think there's a chance that these two may get back together? Weigh in below!

Pretty Little Liars Spoiler Bomb: 13 Things to Know About the Halloween Special and New Season!

Trick or treat! The annual Pretty Little Liars Halloween episode is only a few days away, and we know that you're just dying to be reunited with your favorite foursome. After enduring that mind-blowing summer finale, in which we discovered that Ezra could be A, we're left with so many questions about what lies ahead. We've already traveled to the dark and dangerous town of Ravenswood—meaning we've seen the spooky two-hour special—and chatted with the cast and creators of Pretty Little Liars to discuss the shocking twists and turns. Since many of you love PLL as much as we do, we've decided to put our tarot cards away and find out exactly what you want to know about the costume-filled episode. We've answered 13 of your burning questions via Twitter to get you even more excited for all heart-pounding thrills, jaw-dropping chills and more! 1. ForeverHale_: Is the Halloween episode shocking? Shocking is most definitely an understatement. Executive producer Marlene King promises it'll be a night you'll never forget: "You can't miss it. You can't not tune in. It's by far the best Halloween episode we've ever done, but it's also the most unforgettable episode ofPretty Little Liarsthat you could imagine. It's sort of what we've all been waiting for. There's something that happens in this episode that we've all been waiting to see." Getting excited yet?! 2. Inadazeamanda: Is Ezra trying to help them or hurt them? Both. The liars will be chased around for the majority of the episode by our masked A, but at the most convenient time Ezra (Ian Harding) will appear to save the day. Or so it seems… 3. SpencerTheHBIC: Is it a super episode for Spencer? Considering Spencer is the glue that keeps this group together, we'd definitely describe her as super, but there is one scene in particular where fans will see just how much of a bad-ass Spencer really is. Let's just say there's a Spencer-"A" showdown and she most definitely can hold her own against a murderous pyscho… 4. SleepntheHrding: We know Ezra is shady, but are there any sweet Ezria moments when he's actually being Ezra and not EzrA? According to King, we're going to be getting a little bit of everything in this Halloween episode. "You're gonna get some Ali, you're gonna get some Ezra, you're gonna get some Ezria," The EP promises. "You're going to get a lot of fantastic costumes, and wardrobe, and creepy, and scary, and story. The story moves forward too, so it's not just like scary creepy, it's like big PLL story." 5. Iansgoose: What's one thing Lucy can say to describe Arias relationship with Ezra this season? Lucy Hale tells us there will be a "change in dynamics" between Ezra and Aria in season 4B. Stay tuned for more Ezria scoop following the Halloween episode… 6. TeamDamon7: Is more than one person wearing the soldier costume that Ezra is wearing? Ooh! Someone knows the pretty little tricks! Like we've seen in the past with our mysterious Red Coat, there is more than one soldier costume running around the Ravenswood cemetery bash. Pay attention to his face because you'll be seeing him on your TV screens quite a bit over the next few months! 7. Vaish96x: Is Alison alive? We can't tell you that! But we can tell you what executive producer Oliver Goldstick told us: "The Halloween episode is very much about the girls pursuing Alison in this town, because Alison has a connection to this place." He teases, "It's really cool, by the end of the Halloween episode you'll be saying, 'Oh. My. God. Alison DiLaurentis…'" ‏8. Justinebenard: Will Ezra hurt one of the girls since he is ''A''? We cannot confirm nor deny that Ezra is officially "A," but we can reveal that one of the girls does get pretty badly hurt in the episode.Hint: It's not Emily ( Shay Mitchell)… 9. Emmapants: Is there ever going to be a real fallout from that time Spencer thought Toby was evil & dead and it drove her crazy? Well, now it's Spencer's turn. Prepare yourselves for the traditional ups and downs of Spoby!Troian Bellariotells us that Spencer is going to be facing a stressful upcoming season and Toby (Keegan Allen) is going to support her as much as she'll let him. "Spoby just fights all the time," the actress says. "But that's Spoby—they're super passionate right? They're either kissing or fighting." Classic steamy Spoby! 10. Pietersely: Does Sasha think Ali can become friends again with the girls, in case she's alive? Once again we can't tell you if Ali is alive, but we can tell you that Sasha Pierterse is eager for fans to see more of her when the series returns this winter. "You find out if I'm alive or dead in the Halloween special, and it's just a very fun, spooky, spooky episode," she reveals. "The second half of the fourth season is honestly my favorite part of our whole entire show that we've ever done. I think we've just kind of stepped up our game a lot, and I'm just very excited for the viewers to see it." 11. CKaderabek: Do they find out who A really is? No, but they do discover the answer to a mystery that we've all been wondering about for the past four seasons. 12. Arianafor3ver: Who do you think is going to get tortured the most by A? Well, last season and in the Halloween episode that would definitely be Hanna (Ashley Benson), but in 4B King tells us that it's time to torture a new little liar. "Oh it's payback time for Aria. You know we say A is an equal opportunity terrorist, and it's Aria's turn to really go through the ringer." 13. Txangelwolf: I don't watch PLL. Do I have to watch it to be able to enjoy Ravenswood? Also, is it more supernatural based than PLL? Great question! You can jump right into the darkness and drama of Ravenswood without having any prior PLL knowledge. As for the world of the supernatural, let's just say that's not uncommon to see a ghost or two walking around Ravenswood at night. Be warned: This show will give you goosebumps! Don't miss the thrilling two-hour Halloween special of Pretty Little Liars Tuesday night at 8 p.m. on ABC Family! What you you most excited to see in the Halloween special? Do you think Ali could be alive? Are still heartbroken that Ezra could be "A"? Tell us your pretty little thoughts in the comments below!

The Fifth Estate: Five Things to Know About the Julian Assange Thriller

After Bill Hader's spot on impersonations on SNL, it was only a matter of time before the official movie hit theaters… We kid! Director Bill Condon(Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2) presents the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange( Benedict Cumberbatch) and his partner in cyber schemes, Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Daniel Brühl) both became underground watchdogs of some of the richest fat cats on the planet. The key was in creating a way for whistle-blowers to leak precious intel without fear of being discovered. After a more than a few scandals, Assange broke a story that gave way to the biggest info dump of confidential intelligence documents in U.S. history. Here's five things to know about the Julian Assange biopic: 1. Wiki What?: No, Wikipedia is not also owned by Julian Assange. The "Wiki" term is just hip with Europeans. (Yeah, it's annoying, but go with it.) Turns out "wiki" is "any website that allows the creation and editing of interlinked webpages via a web browser." Or at least, that what we learned from Wikipedia. 2. Benedict Cumberbatch: From Sherlock to Julian to Smaug: After committing to the part of the 21stcentury's Holmes, Cumberbatch is just as scattered, brilliant and paranoid as Assange. (He also impressed as the just as brilliant Commander "John Harrison" in Star Trek Into Darkness.) A few years ago, most haven't heard of the British thespian, but with a ton of high profile gigs underway he's only getting bigger: like dragon size. This December's Hobbit: the Desolation of Smaug unleashes Cumberbatch as the fire-breathing treasure-hording beastie. 3. Coulda Been A Badly Named Movie.The script is byDaniel Domscheit-Berg,who wrote the book it's based on Inside WikiLeaks: My Time with Julian Assange at the World's Most Dangerous Website. The Fifth Estate(a much better title) refers to the media. Traditionally, the fourth has been the press, which IS the media, but the interwebs took the delivering of info to a whole other level so fifth it is. 4. The Man to Tag: Daniel Brühl. American audiences might not have remembered him from his small role in Tarantino's Inglorious Basterds, but with this year's Rush and now as Daniel, Brühl is becoming the go to guy for compelling yet charming Austrians. (Is that better than being the brilliant, paranoid British one?) InFifth, he's the Andrew Garfield to Jesse Eisenberg's Mark Zuckerberg in The Social Network. Will a superhero franchise be in his future too? 5. Hack the Planet!: Hackers(1995) starred little known actress Angelina Jolie as a cyber teen "Acid Burn" who along with (then real life husband) Johnny Lee Miller's "Crash Override" took down the man long before the real Assange did. (And with rollerblades!) Fitting that the film is just as daffy as the 90s one was at portraying the world of computers. Really,Fifth, a dream like state where Julian and Daniel code away complete with heavy visual FX? That's soooo nineties….

Oscar Watch: 5 Things to Know About 12 Years a Slave

Mark your ballots now, because director Steve McQueen's powerful and unflinching12 Years a Slavewill deservedly score some Oscar gold. Beginning in 1841, the film tells the incredible true story of Solomon Northup ( Chiwetel Ejiofor), a free, well-educated black man from Saratoga Springs, NY, who's abducted and sold into slavery. (At the time, America had 13 Free States and 13 Slave States.) Northup gets traded to several slave holders, including kindly William Ford ( Benedict Cumberbatch) and sadistic Edwin Epps ( Michael Fassbender). Regularly whipped, humiliated, and forced to work the cotton fields of Louisiana, Northup struggles to stay alive as he searches for a means of escape. Find out more with our five essential facts: A 19thCentury Bestseller: John Ridley's screenplay is based on Northup's 1853 memoir,Twelve Years a Slave, which was published just five months after his rescue and eight years before the start of the Civil War. The book was quite popular, selling 30,000 copies in its first two years, but fell into obscurity over the next century. Before even reading the book, McQueen (Shame) had expressed interest in doing a film about the American slave experience. He mentioned the idea to his wife, Bianca, who found Northup's memoir. Meeting the Daunting Challenge: Ejiofor, who was born in London to Nigerian parents, was McQueen's first choice to play Northup, but the Children of Menactor was initially unsure about signing on. Though riveted by the script, Ejiofor knew the film would be physically, emotionally, and psychologically difficult. He also knew hehadto be involved, so he accepted the role and threw himself into research about the antebellum South. The extreme Louisiana heat also helped him relate to Northup's suffering, as temps during the shoot soared over 100 degrees. A Master and His Wife: Fassbender is scary and scary-good as slave owner Epps, a ruthless, drunken, slave-raping rage aholic. The real Epps had such a notorious reputation that to this day Louisiana locals admonish someone by saying, "Stop being Epps." Sarah Paulson(American Horror Story) plays Epps' jealous wife, mortified by her husband's affair with his slave mistress. Paulson confesses she used her own immense attraction to Fassbender's looks and talent to portray Mrs. Epps' complicated feelings for her unfaithful spouse. The Enslaved Mistress: Lupita Nyong'o makes her film debut as Patsey, the unfortunate object of Epps' tormented desire. The Mexican-born, Kenyan-raised Yale graduate beat out 1,000+ actresses after auditioning in three different states. Her prep to play Patsey included reading female accounts of slavery, working with a dialect coach, and even learning to make cornhusk dolls. Nyong'o says her anxiety about working with her onscreen lover/abuser Fassbender was soon dispelled: "On camera, he's terrifying. But in real life, he's a very gentle person." Recreating Dixie: The 35-day shoot began at a plantation in Vacherie, Louisiana, next to where the real Northup spent years in bondage, and included several other historical locations. To accurately depict the era, the filmmakers did exhaustive research and studied paintings, drawings, and etchings. Patricia Norris' costumes also reflect a great level of period detail, though they proved challenging for the actors. Paulson recalls that her wardrobe — heavy corseted dresses with crinolines, petticoats, and bloomers — "couldn't have been more hot! But it also couldn't have felt more authentic."

The How I Met Your Mother Theory We Hope We're Wrong About

We want to preface this article by saying that this is only a theory we are speculating on about How I Met Your Mother. Again,pure speculation. We have no idea how the series is going to end; we are only basing this theory on clues and how we read into certain episodes of the CBS comedy. If you are very wary of spoilers, we suggest you leave now. Everyone else, let's rap. We're not sure how or when this theory popped into our heads, though a quick Alta Vista search tells us that this theory has been floating around for a while. It wasn't until we watched a certain episode ofHow I Met Your Mother's eighth season last week (we fell behind, OK?), that we really started to investigate this idea. And the more we thought about it, the more worried we got. The theory we're talking about is that the mother is dead, and that's why Ted (Josh Radnor) has been telling his kids this long story about how he met her. Either she died recently and Ted is reminiscing with his children or she died before the kids were old enough to remember her and he's telling them about the mother they never really knew. We're sure there are a million little clues that negate this theory, but there are a couple of things to consider that make us nervous the show might end with that big reveal. Exhibit A: The show's creators,Carter Bays and Craig Thomas, have said time and time again that the ending of the show was decided early on and they never changed their minds regarding the series finale. The mother being dead is the kind of ending they could keep while still changing other plotlines in the series, such as when we meet the mother, if we see Ted date the mother, and so on. No matter how the journey changes, the destination can remain the same. When we chatted with Bays in the middle of season eight about the series finale, he confirmed that the game plan has been altered and can continue to be altered, but certain things have never veered of course, like the ending. "There's certain things as you create a show that over the years your expectations of what the show is going to be change and you write it differently and you change your game plan, and we've done that with a lot of things on the show but there are certain core fundamental things that we don't want to veer away from, and one of those is how the series ends. And with that in mind, this decision was made years ago and I don't think we've ever even shaken from how we want to end it," he told us."I think it'll be a fantastic series finale. The series finale is kind of why we've done the show all along and whenever we do get to do that finale, we're very excited about it because I think it's going to be really heartbreaking, and sweet and wonderful." Heartbreaking? There are many reasons a series finale could be viewed as heartbreaking, and the revelation that the mother has been dead all along is one of them. Exhibit B:The episode in season eight which led us to really think about this theory was "The Time Travelers." At the end of the episode, Ted imagines himself running to his future wife's apartment and giving her an impassioned speech about how he will meet her 45 days from now. Most viewers focused on the fact that we finally got an exact timeline of when the mother comes into Ted's life. But hearing the speech again raised some red flags. Here is a snippet: "Exactly 45 days from now, you and I are going to meet. We're going to fall in love and we're going to get married, and we're going to have two kids. We're going to love them and each other so much. All that is 45 days away, but I'm here now, I guess because I want those extra 45 days with you. I want each one of them…I am always going to love you. Until the end of my days and beyond." The fact that he wants those extra 45 days with her is kind of telling. Either he's just saying he wants all the time he can get with her because he loves her and has been waiting for her, or she was taken from him too soon and he wants more time with his wife now. And the line about loving her until the end of his days, well, that's part of traditional wedding vows, but it also sounds like a promise to the woman he loved and lost. Like we said, this speech can be taken a couple different ways, but we decided to take it in the most depressing context. Some conspiracy theorist think that last line can mean that Ted is the one who is dead, but that's a theory to deconstruct another day. Exhibit C:Where is she? We have seen every episode of HIMYM, and it's possible that we're wrong and missed something, but we don't believe the mother has ever been referred to in present tense in the flash foward when Ted is talking to the kids. Not even a simple: "I better hurry this story up because your mother will be home soon." Sure, the show is calledHow I Met Your Mother, so the focus is always on the flashbacks and Ted's life before meeting her. But still, where is she in the present day that she never interrupts the story or is never referred to as in the next room or something? Finally, Bays and Thomas have hammered home the idea that this show is about Ted's quest for love, and not about what happens when he finds it. So they can conceivably get away with that ending because their show is about meeting the mother, and not necessarily about the mother. Does that make sense? Yes, the ending will be depressing, but when fans start screaming at Carter and Craig, they will offer that they always said their show was about this group of friends at this point in time and we shouldn't get too hung up on the eventual outcome of Ted's journey. As we said at the beginning, all these theories can be debunked probably fairly easily, so take all our ramblings with a grain of salt. And this ending is very sad, no matter how much we're supposed to focus on Ted's quest for love. So we really hope we're wrong about this theory. If you buy into this or you have your own evidence to support/bust this idea, let's hash it out in the comments below!

Jamie Foxx, Elton John & More Stars Lend Support to Homeless Gay Youth in PSA

Jamie Foxx and other stars are lending their support to raise awareness for the issue of homeless gay youth in Los Angeles. In a chilling PSA for the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, the short film shows the story of a young man whose parents find out he's gay, and promptly kick him out of their home. The boy ends up on the streets, is brutally raped, turns to drugs and eventually prostitution to make money. Towards the end, he contemplates suicide, standing on the ledge of a parking lot, preparing to jump. Chris Christie: It's time to support gay marriage! "In most parts of the country, life is still enormously difficult for kids who are even perceived to be gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgendered," Foxx said in the PSA. "One of the most popular destinations for abandoned LGBT youth is Los Angeles, where they hope their dreams might come true," Elton John continued. Lisa Ling,Lisa Vanderpump, David Furnish and James Wood all appear in the PSA as well to provide information about homeless gay youth to the public. According to the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center, 40 percent of the homeless youth in Los Angeles are LGBT boys and girls. The organization offers those young people counseling, GED preparation, job placement and mentoring to help them get off of the streets, as well as food, clothing, medical care and a place to stay. Filmmaker Roland Emmerich, who was inspired by the PSA's message, will host the official debut of the PSA at his home in Los Angeles Saturday, as well as a benefit dinner cohosted by David Geffen, Jane Lynch, and Ryan Murphy, among others.

Ellen DeGeneres Gives $10,000 to Waitress--Find Out Why!

Talk about paying it forward. A New Hampshire waitress got a big surprise when Ellen DeGenere spopped up with a check after the talk show host learned of a good deed she had done. After the government shutdown hit, Sarah Hoidahl wanted to do something nice for two National Guard members who sat in her section for lunch at Ruby Tuesday recently, when she overheard the women mention they weren't getting paid because of the furlough. Wanting to do something nice for the soldiers, the 21-year-old single mother picked up their $27.75 check and gave them a thank you note, according to Foxnews.com. When one of the New Hampshire National Guard's posted a photo of Hoidahl and a copy of her note of Facebook, news soon spread of her gesture and eventually DeGeneres found out about it. The comedienne not only repaid Hoidahl the $27.75 Friday, but she also gave her a 50-inch television and a check for $10,000. How sweet!

2013 Environmental Media Awards—The Complete List of Winners

On Saturday, Oct. 19, 2013, Hollywood's greenest gathered to honor those going beyond being just eco-friendly at the Environmental Media Awards. Darren Criss opened the show At the Warner Bros. lot in Burbank, Calif., singing "What a Wonderful World" while playing along on his guitar. Stars like Lance Bass, Wilmer Valderrama, Daryl Hannah, Malin Akerman and more were on hand to present awards. Newly engaged Hayden Panettiere received the Futures Award. "Twerking is not going to solve global warming," the Nashville star joked as she accepted her honor. Matt Damonwas named the Ongoing Commitment Honoree for his work with Water.org. Check out the full list of winners below! (Speaking of environmentalists, Leonardo Di Caprio's charity auction raised $38 Million for environmental causes.) The “Nashville” star is honored for her work for protecting and preserving the ocean animals. Find out how her life was changed. Documentary Film: Gasland 2 Digital Content: Overview Futures Award Honoree: Hayden Panettiere Reality Television: Gangs & Oil, Vice Television Episodic Drama:"Chapter 9,"House of Cards Feature Film: Promised Land Lifetime Achievement Honoree: Bill McKibben Television Episodic Comedy:"Mother Fracker,"Last Man Standing Green Production Honoree: Screen Actors Guild Awards Children's Television:"What's the Deal With Fracking?"Nick News With Linda Ellerbee Green Parent Award: Anna Getty Ongoing Commitment Honoree: Matt Damon

Box Office: Gravity Continues to Soar,CarrieDebuts at No. 3

It appears nothing can stop Gravity at the box office, not even a blood-doused Chloë Grace Moretzin the horror re-make Carrie. George Clooney and Sandra Bullock's sci-fi flick continued to soar, taking the top spot for the third straight weekend and raking in $31 million. Gravity has grossed $170.6 million domestically since its release. Tom Hanks' high-seas drama,Captain Phillips, continued to fare well with moveigoers and came in at No. 2, earning $17.3 million. Carrie, in its opening weekend, nabbed the No. 3 spot, making $17 million. Rounding out the top 5 standings were the animated family friendly film Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2 with $10.1 million and Sylvester Stallone's Escape Plande buting with $9.8 million. The Fifth Estate, the thriller starring Benedict Cumberbatcha's the controversial founder of WikiLeak's Julian Assange, had a disappointing opening weekend, only grossing $1.7 million. Here's a complete look at the weekend's top movies, Friday-Sunday studio estimates and stats as compiled per Box Office Mojo: 1.Gravity: $31 million 2.Captain Phillips: $17.3 million 3.Carrie: $17 million 4.Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2: $10.1 million 5.Escape Plan: $9.8 million 6.Prisoners: $2 million 7.Enough Said: $1.8 million 8.The Fifth Estate: $1.7 million 9.Runner Runner: $1.6 million 10.Insidious Chapter 2: $1.5 million

OMG TV Moments: Homeland’s Double Agent Shocker, Another Devastating Death on The Walking Dead and More!

Spoiler alert! We're about to dig into the biggest, most jaw-dropping moments from Sunday night's TV. If you haven't yet watched a particular show, and don't want to be spoiled, skip to the next! The Walking Dead: Warning: If you love piggys, then you're going to hate tonight's episode. Oh, and if you liked Karen (Melissa Ponzio), you're also going to hate tonight's episode. Let's break it down shall we? The bird and/or swine flu disease thing is still going around and in just one night about 15 jailhouse residents are turned. Yikes! Little Lizzie and Mikah had to say goodbye to their soon-to-be-turned father we see that Lizzie is a weak little girl who couldn't kill her father and thinks of some of the walkers as "pets." Are you the one feeding rats to the walkers you little psycho? Trying to following in the cuteness of Glenn (Steven Yeun)and Maggie's (Lauren Cohan)footsteps, Tyreese picked some flowers and showed up at Karen's cell—only to discover a trail of blood leading to her dead body. Oh and in order to save his budding vegetable garden from being overrun with walkers, Rick (Andrew Lincoln)sacrificed his herd of future bacon. Bummer. But remember friends, in this world, the best defense is a good, well… fence. SCOOP: Relive Thursday's OMG TV moments! Homeland: ( Claire Danes) was finally released from the psych ward after a few palms were greased by a mysterious and wealthy businessman. So who is this wonderous benefactor? Meet Leland Bennett (Martin Donovan), the shady law firm partner whom Paul Franklin represents and he is looking to work with Carrie and hone her expertise for an important "client." Unfortunately this client is none other than Javadi and he's might pissed that six of his "business associates" were identified and killed. (Pssst! The targets eliminated in Saul's season-opening take-down.) Our jaw hit the floor when Carrie agreed to partner up with these bad guys, but we quickly breathed a sigh of relief when we realized that it was all a super sneaky plan she made with Saul (Mandy Patinkin). By the end of the episode Carrie met up with her former colleague and told Saul that Bennett took the bait and she has an impending meeting with Javadi. Way make being two-faced look like a good thing Carrie! Once Upon a Time: After tonight's episode we are left with so many questions! But not too worry, there were plenty of answers too. For instance: We learned via flashback that Rumple and Pan grew up "incredibly close," but now the lad's "darker and more repulsive" than anyone should be exposed to. No one can leave Neverland without Pan's permission. And in addition to leaving secret messages, Squid ink can also immobilize someone with just a single touch. In the present day, Rumple (Robert Carlyle) and Neal reunited on the island and used the ink to freeze Pan and then took out the Lost Boys with a sleeping spell. Just as Neal and his sleeping son were about to meet up with Emma (Jennifer Morrison) and the group, that super sneaky Pan caught up with him. In the final moments of the episode Henry finally woke up and said to Pan that he "dreamed" that he heard his dead father's voice. Basically this episode did not project the storyline and our characters were pushed two steps back then when the hour began. Damn you, Pan! Revenge :Alright Hamptonites, let's dish. Not only did Conrad survive the car crash, he also finally discovered that he doesn't have Huntington's disease. Unfortunately before he can celebrate, we discover that none of this was an accident. The brakes on the car were tampered with and everyone is pointing fingers. Our money is on Charlotte (Christa B. Allen), but Aiden falsely whispers in Conrad's ear that Jack (Nick Wechsler)is the one who tried to end the head Grayson's life. Emily ( Emily VanCamp), who was so pissed that her fiancé was trying to help Conrad cover up his involvement in the accident, slips to the public that Daniel(Josh Bowman) had a DUI. Obviously Daniel is pissed with his bride-to-be so he moves out to the South Fork Inn and we're left wondering how Em is going to fix this one. Nolan ( Gabriel Mann) and Patrick locked lips! And last and pretty much least, Victoria ( Madeleine Stowe) is the new proprietress of her very own fancy-shmancy art gallery.

Saturday, 19 October 2013

Hey Harry Potter Fans, There Is a Documentary Being Made About Real-Life Quidditch and It Looks Awesome

We've seen movies about football and basketball, rugby and even bobsledding. But we haven't seen a movie about quidditch (unless, of course, you count Harry Potter, but for the sake of this argument, we are not). Director Farzad Nikbakht Sangariis changing that, with a documentary about "the imaginary game of quidditch and the people who transformed it into a real-life sport," called Mudbloods. Quidditch, which originated as a fictional game in the Harry Potter franchise, became an actual sport in 2005, thanks to a "small group of creative students" at Middlebury College in Vermont. Now, there are teams on over 300 college campus. One team in particular, UCLA's quidditch team, is at the center of Sangari's doc, which follows the team to the 2011 Quidditch World Cup where they compete against 94 other teams from four nations. Spoiler Alert:If you check the official World Cup rankings from 2011, it appears that UCLA lost to Middlebury, coming in 7th place, while Middlebury eventually won the whole thing. But, as they say, it's about the journey, not the destination. Right? "I think quidditch can change the way people think about sports. It can change the way people think about communities and societies,"Alex Penepe, IQA Commissioner, explains in this clip. "I think this sport has huge potential to change the world." The film is currently attempting to raise $25,000 on Kick starter to finish the project, with funds raised paying for animation, music, color correction, etc., and "helping us bring this story to as many people as we can." For anyone who hears "real-life quidditch" and is justifiably skeptical, just watch the video—It's quite impressive. Obviously the flying broomsticks and bewitched balls were lost in adaptation, but otherwise the sport remains true to J.K. Rowling's vision. And itisa sport, one requiring all the disciplines you'd need to play any other sport (agility, speed, strength). Actually, it looks pretty friggin' brutal too. Did you see that girl get clobbered?! The IQA website explains the rules of the game: Three chasers play with a ball called the quaffle and score goals worth 10 points each by shooting or dunking the ball through any one of three hoops at the other end of the pitch. They advance the quaffle down the field by running with it, passing it to teammates, or kicking it. Each team has a keeper who defends the goal hoops. Two beaters use dodge balls called bludgers to disrupt the flow of the game by "knocking out" other players. Any player hit by a bludger is out of play until they touch their own hoops. Each team also has a seeker who tries to catch the snitch. The snitch is a ball attached to the waistband of the snitch runner, a neutral athlete in a yellow uniform who uses any means to avoid capture. The snitch is worth 30 points and its capture ends the game. If the score is tied after the snitch catch, the game proceeds into overtime. And further notes that the sport focuses on "competition, community and creativity." I

West Ham 1-3 Manchester City: Aguero & Silva on target for ruthless visitors

A double from the Argentine killed off the visitors, although it was the Spaniard who shone as Manuel Pellegrini's side put their woes on the road to one side at Upton Park Sergio Aguero scored twice to help Manche ster Citybeat West Ham United3-1 and claim their first Premier League away win of the season on Saturday. City had just one point to show from their first three road trips of the current campaign but reversed that trend with a professional performance at Upton Park that lifted them to fourth in the table. Aguero opened the scoring in the 16th minute with a cool finish and his second-half header looked to have sealed all three points for Manuel Pellegrini's side. Ricardo Vaz Te pulled a goal back for West Ham with an outrageous bicycle kick but it was not enough as David Silva wrapped up the points for City late on. "Sergio Aguero was the star of the show as Manchester City earned their first away win of the season. The Argentine linked up with the classy pair of David Silva and Alvaro Negredo to score twice, before the former netted a late third. Despite the scoreline, West Ham should not be disheartened. They may have been on the back foot for the majority but they were never embarrassed and coped relatively well with City's bigger stars - bar two moments of skill from the goal scorers. It is a reality check of sorts for Sam Allardyce after a fine win over rivals Tottenham - but the efforts of Ricardo Vaz Te, Mark Noble and Ravel Morrison should be enough to keep the smile on his face this evening."The result means the Manchester side have now won 29 of the 31 Premier League matches in which Aguero has scored, with the other two ending in draws. Pellegrini made five changes to his side, which included an entirely different back four - made up of Micah Richards, Javi Garcia, Matija Nastasic and Gael Clichy - while, unsurprisingly, West Ham were unchanged following their 3-0 win at Tottenham. After a bright start, City fired a warning shot in the 15th minute when Alvaro Negredo was denied by a superb Winston Reid tackle. And just a few moments later they had the lead when Fernandinho's seemingly innocuous ball split the defence and was coolly slotted home byAguero. Negredo's dummy fooled West Ham's defenders and Aguero stole in, scoring with ease. The Argentine had two more attempts in the following five minutes, only for West Ham goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen to deny him on both occasions. West Ham's best chance of the first half was disappointingly wasted, as Mark Noble's cross was mis-kicked by Vaz Te, while Yaya Toure forced Jaaskelainen into a good stop on the stroke of half-time. And they were soon made to pay. The visitors doubled their advantage six minutes after the break asAgueromade a mockery of poor West Ham defending, the Argentina striker nodding home unmarked at the near post from Silva's corner for his first headed Premier League goal. City's second sparked West Ham into life, though, and goalkeeper Joe Hart had to be alert to deny Mo Diame beforeVaz Tegave the hosts a lifeline with a stunning bicycle kick following Ravel Morrison's lofted ball. City's response was almost immediate as Negredo saw his shot from an acute angle hit the underside of the crossbar and bounce away to safety, while the end-to-end action continued as Diame tested Hart with a powerful effort before Aguero's curling strike was beaten away by Jaaskelainen. The game was well balanced but, after a lull, City killed the hosts off, with Aguero's backheel allowingSilvathe time to curl home the third, completing a welcome win for Pellegrini.

Manchester United 1-1 Southampton: Late leveller heaps more misery on Moyes

The Red Devils went ahead through Robin van Persie but could not find a second after the break, and were made to pay at the death when the Saints grabbed a point from a corner Southampton scrambled in a late equaliser to secure a 1-1 draw and give Manchester United manager David Moyes another headache. David Moyes’ popularity at Old Trafford will not have gone up much more as his side failed to see out a match they really should have wrapped up before Dejan Lovren’s last-gasp equaliser. The defender, who has already scored the winning goal at Anfield this season, helped maintain the Saints’ excellent second-half record after Robin van Persie broke the deadlock in the first half. Southampton were good value for their point after threatening throughout, and this was just more evidence that they could be serious European contenders come the end of the season. Their supporters certainly believe they are witnessing something special. Robin van Persie struck in the 26th minute to end Southampton's run of not conceding in their past five matches in all competitions, but a combination of Dejan Lovren and Adam Lallana bundled home in the 89th-minute to extend his side's unbeaten Premier League run to five matches. Both teams made two changes from their previous top-flight outings a fortnight ago, with Jonny Evans and Marouane Fellaini replacing Nemanja Vidic and Tom Cleverley for the hosts. Saints boss Mauricio Pochettino, meanwhile, brought in Luke Shaw and Jay Rodriguez in place of Daniel Fox, omitted altogether, and striker Rickie Lambert, who dropped to the bench. Artur Boruc made the first save of note in the 11th minute, getting down smartly to deny Van Persie after the striker got on the end of Nani's pass 12 yards from goal. Midway through the opening period, Adam Lallana robbed Wayne Rooney deep in the United half before feeding Pablo Osvaldo on the edge of the box, but the Italy international's shot was weak and David de Gea gathered comfortably. A minute later, the visitors were made to rue that miss as Van Persie put United in front. Adnan Januzaj, celebrating the signing of a new five-year contract, released Rooney with a wonderful pass from deep and, although Boruc rushed from his line to deny the England forward,Van Persie collected the rebound and slotted the ball beyond the covering Lovren. The momentum was firmly with the home side by this point, and two minutes later Rooney hammered a shot off the crossbar after collecting another Nani pass from the right. After a quiet period either side of the break, Rooney slotted the ball beyond Boruc after exchanging passes with Van Persie in the 60th minute, only for the assistant referee to correctly raise his flag for offside. Suddenly the game came to life, Van Persie heading Rooney's corner against the crossbar and, after the ball was hooked back into the box, Nani had a header well saved by Boruc down to his right. Less than a minute later, the Polish goalkeeper was called into action again, beating away Januzaj's powerful drive from 30 yards before Fellaini blazed the rebound over. De Gea denied Nathaniel Clyne with four minutes to go, but with just one minute remaining Lovren nodded James Ward-Prowse's corner down into the ground for Lallanato somehow send the ball past the Spanish goalkeeper from a matter of inches. The result means United have taken just five points from four home league matches this season as their Premier League title defence continues to falter

Is Chris Brown Dissing Rihanna in "I'm Still"? Listen Now!

Is Rihanna on the receiving-end of some hip-hop beef from her ex-boyfriend? Chris Brown's unreleased verse on the DJ Khaled's track "I'm Still" surfaced on the Internet a couple of days ago, and the Barbados beauty, with whom he had a very public (and volatile) relationship, just may have been his muse for a few of his rhymes. And if itisabout RiRi, it's not exactly something she'd be happy to hear. The original single includes Ace Hood, Wiz Khalifa and Wale, but Breezy had no problem holding his own over a gritty 16 bars—which once again proves that although he's a singer, he can rap, too—and ultimately said this: (Warning: The above audio contains graphic language that may be offensive to some listeners.) "Every ni--a in the industry done fu--ed my b---h/ And all my ni--as said I told ya/ Now all these rap ni--as wanna be political/ Nah, f--k that I'm a real lyrical/ Killer!" Along with wondering if he's dissing his ex-flame, the lyrics may have you thinking of another person in the game— Drake. The formerly feuding hip-hop stars had issues with each other ever since Drizzy hooked up with Rihanna after her first breakup with Brown in 2009. A 2012 NYC nightclub brawl involving the two rappers' entourages was reportedly over the Unapologetic singer. However, things between the two artists have cooled down since then. Brown and Drake were even photographed "hanging in the studio"together recently, causing speculation as to whether or not the Nothing Was the Same artist will appear on C.B.'s upcoming album X. Since that beef was squashed, has Breezy decided to throw shade at his ex instead? Listen to the verse and tell us what you think!

Oprah Is Auctioning Off Her Personal Belongings: Check Out the Weirdest Items That She's Selling

"YOU get a creepy doll! And YOU get an elk antler chandelier! And YOU get a marble pedestal! EVERYONE GETS SOME OF OPRAH'S OLD SH-------------------T!" Oprah Winfrey will shout while emceeing the auction of hundreds of her personal items. (Disclaimer: Ain't no way Oprah is actually emceeing her own auction.) The auction is "The Oprah Winfrey Collection"and will be held on Nov. 2 at the Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club (because of course). All proceeds from the sales will benefit the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy Foundation College Fund. The auction site explains that the personal effects come from her residences in Indiana, Hawaii, Chicago and Santa Barbara, and the lot includes the above, as well as endless amounts of furniture, a portrait of Harriet Tubman and much, much more. We browsed through all 29 pages of auction items (twenty nine pages?! Oprah is not living her best life with that many material possessions!) and found everything we would like to bid on. Basically, Oprah's weirdest stuff. Oprah's frame portrait The framed portrait is 68" x 49" and is estimated to cost between $200 and $400. It would look lovely literally anywhere in our home. Possibly above our bed so that it is the first and last thing we see every day. Oprah's Vespa One of five Vespas for sale, the Jetson electric bike is bright magenta and autographed by Oprah. It's estimated to sell for between $1,000 and $2,000, but we are willing to pay double if it is confirmed that Oprah has actually ridden it. Oprah's library steps These antique pine steps are estimated to sell for between $1,000 and $2,000. Consider this more of a "vision board" buy—we are putting it out into the world that someday we'd like a home library too. Until then, we will use them to reach the top of our O Magazine stack. Ceramic Lion Statues The lot is described as a "pair of English Staffordshire lions with gilt details." Don't know about that, they look more like monster clowns, and don't know why Oprah ever owned them. Don't know why we want them either, but for $300-$500, we do. Oil Painting of Oprah This is a portrait of Oprah covered in cocker spaniels orAngela Bassett possessed by a demon (art is open to interpretation). It comes with an additional portrait, a charcoal glamour shot, all for $250-$350. A Buffalo Etching Oprah likes wolves (exhibit A: this lot includes an etching of a wolf). But Oprah loooooooves buffalo, apparently (exhibit "B" for BUFFFFAAALLLOOOO: the three additional etchings of buffalos in various states of repose that are also included). All of which is estimated to collect $400-$700. A Painting of a (Dead?) Fish: Well, we think it's dead. This lot of two chromolithographs also comes with an additional print of a fish that is very much alive. Both are framed and matted and a step up from your Bob the Big Mouth Bass. For $200-$400. Fossils of Prehistoric Sea Creatures: For $300-$500. She also has stalagmites.

Wednesday, 16 October 2013

Britney Spears Says She Hopes to Settle Down, Get Married and...Have Twins!

Britney Spears may be all about the "Work Bitch" right now, but she has her sights set on adding to her family in the future. "I'd like to have more kids, settle down...have kids—maybe twins—and get married," the 31-year-old mother of two said from London today during an interview with Germany's RTL network, according to a translation. "That would be nice." Not a particularly shocking revelation, really, for the self-proclaimed homebody, who is getting ready to starta two-year concert residency at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas. "I really don't go clubbing, I don't do that," she added. "I like to stay at home, I like watching movies and eating lots of popcorn." Looking to shake things up, the RTL interviewer also presented Britney with a whip like the one she wields so fiercely (and supposedly a bit reluctantly) in her "Work Bitch" music video. "Oh my goodness, thank you, I'm gonna use this," she accepted her gift graciously. "Can I practice on you?" Spears also revealed that her upcoming eighth studio album, which she has said is her most personal album yet, will be called Britney Jean, inspired by what her close family calls her. "It's like a term of endearment. I just wanted to share that with my fans," she explained yesterday to London's 95-106 Capital FM. "Lots of fun in London doing press today!!" she tweeted Monday. "Always love when I get to visit the UK! xo." Britney Jeandrops Dec. 3.

Miley Cyrus, Rihanna Slammed By Charlotte Church for Sexualizing Female Music Stars

Add Charlotte Church to the ever-growing list of critics who disapprove of Rihanna and Miley Cyrus' provocative ways. While speaking at BBC 6 Music's annual John Peel Lecture, the Welsh singer took aim at the "male-dominated" music business which, she claims, has a "culture of demeaning women," according to published reports. "What this industry seems to want of its women increasingly is sex objects that appear childlike. 'Take your clothes off, show you're an adult,'" the 27-year-old beauty saidat the Radio Festival in Salford. "The irony behind this is that the women generally filling these roles are very young, often previous child stars or Disney tweens, who are simply interested in getting along in an industry glamourized to be the most desirable career for young women," Church explained. "The Flower Duet" singer—who first rose to fame in childhood as a classical singer before branching out on to the pop music scene in 2005—said females in the music biz "are encouraged to present themselves as hyper-sexualized, unrealistic, cartoonish, as objects, reducing female sexuality to a prize you can win," before recounting her own experience with feeling over sexualized in the industry. "There was a big clamor to cover my breasts as they wanted to keep me as young as possible," she confessed. "Then it became, 'You should definitely get them out, they look great.'" And she claimed the provocative image she was encouraged to adopt still has a negative impact on her career today. "Whilst I can't defer all the blame away from myself, I was barely out of my teenage years, and the consequence of this portrayal of me is that now I am frequently abused on social media," she admitted. "Now I find it difficult to promote my music where it would be best suited." Addressing Rihanna's latest music video, "Pour It Up," in which the sexy singer poses as a stripper, Church said: "You only have to look at the online response to see that it is only a matter of time until the public turns on an artist for pushing it too far. But the single, like all Rihanna's other provocative hits, will make her male writers, producers and record label guys a ton of money." Church also called upon BBC Radio to take responsibility for the artists the channel promotes, and she expressed her support for an age-rating system for music videos after witnessing numerous stars strip down for the sake of YouTube hits. "BBC Radio is notorious for misreading sexual metaphor and innuendo as innocent," she said. "But more recently, there doesn't seem to be a decency barrier at all." She added: "If there are no sanctions put upon music that is written so zealously about genitalia, or uses soft porn in its promotion online, what is to stop artists feeling that making their music and videos more sexy will undoubtedly drive up their online views and subsequently encourage more radio play?" Church concluded by noting that oversexualization of females in the music industry has become the norm, not the exception. "The culture of demeaning women in pop music is so ingrained as to become routine, from the way we are dealt with by management and labels, to the way we are presented to the public." What do you think of Church's speech? Tell us in the comments.

Kendrick Lamar & Drake Win Big at 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards—Plus, the Full Winners List!

The debate between who's the better rapper continues. There may be some beef between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, but the two artists both topped the winners list for the 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards tonight. After scoring 14 nominations, the Compton-based rapper (who threw shadeat Drizzy during his T.D.E cypher in the broadcast) walked away with five awards, including Lyricist of the Year, Album of the Year and MVP of the Year. On point with Lamar was Drake, who didn't attend the show but also earned himself five awards, including Best Hip-Hop Video and Track of the Year, both for "Started From the Bottom." Here's the complete winners list for the 2013 BET Hip-Hop Awards: Best Hip-Hop Video: Drake, "Started From the Bottom" Best Collabo, Duo or Group: A$AP Rocky (feat. Drake, 2 Chainz and Kendrick Lamar), "F---in' Problems" Best Live Performer: Jay Z Lyricist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar Video Director of the Year: Benny Boom Hustler of the Year: Jay Z Best Hip-Hop Style: Tie: A$AP Rocky, Nicki Minaj Best Hip Hop Online Site: World Star Hip-Hop Best Club Banger: French Montana (feat. Rick Ross, Drake and Lil Wayne), "Pop That" Album of the Year: Kendrick Lamar,good kid, m.A.A.d city Sweet 16: Kendrick Lamar, "F---in' Problems" Impact Track: J. Cole (feat. TLC), "Crooked Smile" MVP of the Year: Kendrick Lamar Track of the Year: Drake, "Started From the Bottom" Producer of the Year: Mike Will Made It DJ of the Year: DJ Drama Best Mixtape: Big Sean,Detroit Rookie of the Year:A$AP Ferg People's Champ Award: Drake, "Started From the Bottom"

Tuesday, 15 October 2013

Perez claims Bale cost €91m

The Blancos president has denied that the Spanish giants paid €100 million for the Welshman, meaning Cristiano Ronaldo remains the world's most expensive player By John Baines Oct 15, 2013 4:10:00 PM Gareth Bale during his official unveiling with Real Madrid Florentino Perez has claimed that Real Madrid paid €91m to bring Gareth Bale to the Santiago Bernabeu during the summer. It has been widely reported that the Spanish giants handed over a world-record €100 million for the Wales international - but the Blancos president has now stated otherwise. "Bale is insured for €91m, which is the amount he cost," Perez told Intereconomia. That figure means that Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo remains the world's most expensive player, with the Portuguese superstar having cost €94m when he moved to the Spanish capital from Manchester United in 2009.

Xabi Alonso: I'll be back playing soon

The influential Blancos midfielder is pleased with his rate of recovery from the foot injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season By Myfanwy Garman Oct 15, 2013 6:25:00 PM Xabi Alonso is reluctant to set a date for his return from injury but the Real Madrid midfielder says he will be back "playing soon". The Spain international underwent a groin operation during the summer to cure a hernia problem before then seeing his hopes of returning for the start of the new season ruined when he fractured a bone in his foot. However, Alonso has now revealed that he is nearing the end of his injury nightmare. “I’m hoping to be playing soon. It’s been a tough summer,” Alonso told reporters. “I decided not to go to the Confederations Cup, and to have the operation instead. “I think it was the logical thing to do and the best approach both for me and the team, because I wasn’t going to be okay and to compete you need to be 100 per cent. “Then, I was close to playing when I managed to break a bone in my foot. I had to stop and was using a walking frame, which meant the recovery from the hernia went backwards. “I’m closer than ever now but I need to respect how my body is feeling and not put a time frame on it.” When further pressed on an exact return date, the 31-year-old said: “Hopefully soon, but I’m not going to put a date on it. “You can’t trust this injury at all, it’s vital to take it day by day. I’m close but there is still a little bit to do. “I spend all my time talking to the doctors and we don’t want to speed up my recovery and make things worse. “With some injuries you know that you’ll be back after a certain amount of time, but you just don’t know with a hernia, even though I feel good right now.” Alonso joined Real Madrid from Liverpool in 2009 and since then the midfielder has plied his trade under three different managers, with the latest being Carlo Ancelotti, who was appointed in the summer. Talking about the impact of Ancelotti, Alonso told reporters: “It’s obvious he’s been a footballer and knows what it’s like; when he talks to the players he knows how to put himself in their shoes. “He’s still getting to know the team and the club, he’s still got lots to do, no doubt about it.” Although Alonso will not be there to help, he is hoping that Spain can overcome Georgia in their final World Cup qualifier on Tuesday night in order to seal their place at the 2014 World Cup. The former Reds ace admits that la Roja have not been at their best of late, but he is supremely confident that they will come good next summer. “I’m not at all worried, because qualifying is very different due to the way our opponents set themselves up. “I know that Spain, in the finals, when the team is focused, maybe they aren’t the most amazing games, but they are very good and very efficient and the team have shown that. “In Brazil, with the team focused and the plan clear, anything can happen, but the team will perform well.”

Spain, England & the nations that can book their ticket for the World Cup

BlackJuddy takes a look at the sides that can seal their places at international football's greatest show in the coming days Oct 15, 2013 9:00:00 AM With the qualification campaign for the 2014 World Cup approaching its decisive stages, a number of teams will this week be looking to book their tickets for next year's tournament. Hosts Brazil have already been joined by Asian representatives Japan, Australia, Iran and South Korea, European teams Netherlands, Italy, Germany, Belgium and Switzerland, as well as Concacaf outfits USA, Costa Rica and fellow South American sides Argentina and Colombia. Additionally, a number of nations from Africa, Europe, North America and South America can also seal qualification in the coming days. In Europe, Russia will be confident of reaching next year's tournament with just one more game to go in Group F. A draw against Azerbaijan will be enough for Fabio Capello's men to secure top spot ahead of Portugal, while even a defeat could still see them through, with the Seleccao seven goals worse off ahead of Tuesday's encounter versus Luxembourg. Group G is a straight battle between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Greece, with the former likely to top the group if they win against Lithuania due to the huge goal difference between the two sides. Greece will only book their ticket for Brazil if they do better than Bosnia or beat Liechtenstein by 18 goals more than the current leaders defeat Lithuania. Elsewhere, England will qualify if they beat Poland, while a draw or loss will only be enough if second-placed Ukraine fail to beat Group H minnows San Marino. Finally in Europe, reigning world champions Spain need one more point to guarantee their ticket to Brazil. If they lose against Georgia, France can only overtake them if they beat Finland by a sufficient margin to better Spain's goal difference. In the Concacaf zone, Honduras are sitting in pole position to secure qualification as a draw versus bottom-side Jamaica will suffice. However, Mexico can overtake them if they lose and the Mexicans bag the full three points versus Costa Rica. In South America, meanwhile, Ecuador meet Chile, with both teams guaranteed to qualify automatically with a draw. Fifth-placed Uruguay can only book their ticket for the World Cup if they beat Argentina and one of Ecuador or Chile win, while they will also have to significantly improve their goal difference (they are four goals behind Chile and six behind Ecuador at present). The African play-offs continue on Wednesday, with Cote d'Ivoire and Nigeria defending a first-leg lead, while Tunisia travel to Cameroon on Thursday after a scoreless draw at the weekend. Oceania representative New Zealand and Asian side Jordan will be closely monitoring the action in North and South America respectively, with the intercontinental play-offs taking place in November.

Brazil 2-0 Zambia: Oscar inspires Selecao to fourth successive win

The Chelsea man came off the bench to open scoring in China before Dede put the game to bed six minutes later with his first ever goal for his country Oct 15, 2013 2:44:00 PM Oscar - Brazil Brazil racked up their fourth successive victory by beating Zambia2-0 in a friendly fixture in Beijing on Tuesday. After a goalless first half, Chelsea midfielder Oscar came off the bench to open the scoring with a deflected effort. Shortly after, the game was put beyond all doubt when Dede notched his first international goal with a close-range header. Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva was handed his first start in nearly two years, while Alexandre Pato and Lucas Moura were also given opportunities. Patrice Beaumelle was in the dugout for Zambia, after taking control on an interim basis following the departure of Herve Renard to Sochaux. Brazil almost made an electric start in the third minute when Neymar's sublime free kick rebounded off the crossbar. Shortly after, his Barcelona team-mate Daniel Alves hit a half-volley that narrowly drifted over the bar. On the 15-minute mark a clever one-two between Ramires and Neymar led to the Chelsea midfielder going one-on-one with Kennedy Mweene only to ultimately put his effort just wide of the post. Emmanuel Mayuka was lively up front for Zambia without causing any real issues for the Brazilian defence and only had a tame effort which was held by Diego Cavalieri. Neymar could have put Brazil ahead in the 37th minute when he looped a header wide from Maxwell's delivery when unmarked in the box. And he was again thwarted on the stroke of half-time with Mweene parrying his left-footed effort for a corner as the sides went in level at the break. After the break David Luiz went close with a 25-yard free kick but his effort was smartly parried away by Mweene. However, the deadlock was finally broken in the 59th minute, courtesy of substituteOscar. The Chelsea midfielder cut inside Mayuka on the left before hitting a 20-yard effort that took a huge deflection off Chisambu Lungu and looped over Mweene into the far corner. As Zambia tired, the game was put beyond doubt in the 66th minute when Dede pulled away from his marker to head home Neymar's free kick from six yards. Buoyed by their quick-fire double, Brazil continued to push for a third and Oscar should have done so in the dying stages when after a flowing move he curled an effort straight at Mweene. But the miss made no difference to the final outcome as Brazil extended their winning run to four matches. Scolari will now look ahead to Brazil's friendly clash with Honduras in Miami in November.

Brandi Glanville Defends Her Friendship With LeAnn Rimes' Ex Dean Sheremet

Brandi Glanville is taking to Twitter to defend her relationship with LeAnn Rimes' ex-husband,Dean Sheremet. "I'm sorry if it bothers some of u that I am friends with Dean but we have remained in touch over the years," theReal Housewives of Beverly Hillsstar tweeted earlier today in response to some hating fans. "He is in LA 4 work." Glanville's tweet comes in the wake of some social media cooking correspondence she recently had with Sheremet, who now works as a celeb chef. Glanville replied to a fan on Twitter who asked about her imprecise cooking methods, writing, "@heather072013 OMG that is soooo how I roll, but my friend @Deansheremet is going to help me get my measurements down!" Sheremet also got in on the cooking convo, writing back, "@BrandiGlanville @heather072013 trust your taste buds!" Sheremet and Rimes split back in 2009 after Rimes had an affair with Glanville's then-husband, Eddie Cibrian. Last week, Sheremet opened up about Rimes, telling Access Hollywood, "We don't really talk. I have no animosity towards her. I have nothing but love for her and I really wish her the best, but we don't really talk that much. There's not really a need to. I don't really know what we would talk about." Glanville also opened about her current relationship with Rimes and Cibrian last week, telling E! News, "As far as I know, we're fine. I see them at soccer, I say hello, and I don't really have any other interactions with them."

Kim Kardashian's Atkins Diet—How the New Mom Dropped 25 Pounds

It goes without saying that Kim Kardashian has been happily embracing life as a new mom. Whether she's dining with Baby North, making appearances with Kanye West, showing off her beautiful blond hair color, working out at the gymor dressing her post-baby body in gorgeous designer clothes, her latest outings have attracted a lot of attention from the public eye. And let's be honest, Kim is looking good! So when she recently revealed on Twitter that she's currently on the Atkins diet, we had to scope out the situation for ourselves. The protein-rich diet, which was created by Dr. Robert Atkins, eliminates carbs but encourages dieters to not concern themselves with counting calories. Sharon Osbourne has gone on the record saying she and Jack and Ozzy have all experienced weight loss success on the diet, and it's been linked to svelte stars like Jennifer Aniston, Demi Moore and Catherine Zeta-Jones over the years. We tapped nutritionist and author of The Great Cholesterol Myth,Jonny Bowden, for his expertise on the weight loss plan. "What distinguishes the Atkins diet is the absence of a lot of carbohydrates, so that leaves out a lot of choices. You can make bad choice and good choices, but there's nothing dangerous about the Atkins diet. There really isn't a downside to it," he tells us. "Low-carb eating is the healthiest way to go and I completely support that, but you have to really change your relationship with food," he adds. "I haven't in 20 years of practice seen any real negative effects on someone that follows a low-carb diet regularly using good foods and a smart approach." Bowden estimates that Kim has lost approximately 25 pounds on the Atkins diet. Impressive! Would you try the Atkins diet?

Monday, 14 October 2013

Fifty Shades of Grey Shakeup: Six TV Stars Who Should Replace Charlie Hunnam

The handcuffs need a new pair of wrists! Charlie Hunnam dropped out of the 50 Shades of Grey movie adaptation over the weekend, blaming his Sons of Anarchy schedule and the fact that he couldn't adequately prepare for the role. Well, no use crying over spilled candle wax. Time to recast! Since 50 Shades' original Christian Grey was pulled from the small screen, we thought we'd offer up other TV stars who would be perfect in the role. Check out our top six picks for Hunnam's replacement: Matt Bomer: The White Collar star is an obvious choice because one, he's totally smoking hot. And two, fans were so devastated when he wasn't cast as Christian that petitions were written and Internet campaigns were launched. Now that Hunnam is out, Bomer, who can rock a nice suit like the best of them, can step in and pierce audiences everywhere with his blue eyes. Ian Somerhalder: It was always rumored that he was a frontrunner for the role, and is there any other bad boy character on TV who is more fun to watch than Damon onThe Vampire Diaries? Just one look at his smoldering gaze and you know that Somerhalder can handle those steamy scenes. Joshua Bowman:We know Revenge's British hottie can pull of the whole "I'm rich and really attractive and I look great wearing nice clothes", so that's one item off the checklist. And clearly chemistry with costars isn't a problem considering he managed to bag Emily VanCamp while playing her onscreen love. Dylan McDermott: CBS' Hostages is headed toward certain cancellation, so McDermott will have an opening in his schedule real soon! Plus, we know he can handle bondage scenes after the first season of American Horror Story. Remember that gimp suit? Or did you block that out of your memory? Well, we bet it's back now. Stephen Amell:We just want to see the Arrow star scantily clad. Don't judge us. Joseph Morgan: It's the battle of the CW vampires! We love Damon, but there is something about Klaus that drives us crazy…in the good way. Can't you just imagine Morgan all dressed up in a suit and seducing Anastasia with a few choice words? Your turn! Which small screen star are you dying to see step in and take over for Charlie Hunnam?

OMG TV Moments: How I Met Your Mother's Family Feud, A Violent Break-Up onBeauty and the Beastand More!

Spoiler alert! We're about to dig into the biggest, most jaw-dropping moments from Monday night's TV. If you haven't yet watched a particular show, and don't want to be spoiled, skip to the next! How I Met Your Mother: Mrs. Stinson is ba-ack! And she's ready to battle it out with Robin ( Cobie Smulders)—well in a poker game that is. After continuously trash-talking the concept of marriage, Robin beats James (Wayne Brady) in a poker hand and wins his wedding ring. (Hey! It's not like he needed it any more…) Then Loretta (Francis Conroy) attempts to win back to ring, but loses her sequined blouse in the process. It was a little uncomfortable for everyone watching—us included. In the end Robin tries to return the Stinson family items to Loretta but quickly realizes that Barney's mother has not fully given her blessing for their wedding. "You may have won the battle," Loretta taunts, but that doesn't mean that Robin will win the war. Also, this is the third week in a row that we have yet to see any sign of The Mother. What gives HIMYM? We've waited nearly nine years, so give us some more future Mrs. Mosby flashes! Castle: Last week Beckett ( Stana Katic) was fired from her fancy new Washington DC job with the FBI. Ruh roh! Even though it's great that she and Castle ( Nathan Fillion) are engaged and living in the same town again, she refuses to live off of her fiancé's finances—no matter how politely Castles tries to persuade her. But because Beckett is her usual badass self, she ends up getting a job back with the NYPD after helping a wealthy businessman reconnect with his long-lost daughter. Beauty and the Beast: Tonight's episode featured an entire season's worth of drama jam-packed into a mere 42 minutes. Don't believe us? In "Kidnapped" Catherine (Kristin Kruek) tracks down Vincent (Jay Ryan)(uh, twice!), gets kidnapped, kisses him, has some sexy sex with him, gets tied up, chases him to a club, plans a second date and then the two break up in a very dramatic (and violent!) fashion. Is anyone else's head spinning? By the end of the hour, Catherine finally agrees to Gabe ( Sendhil Ramamurthy) that they need to stop and possibly cage Vincent. Rub roh! Oh and FYI, Vincent now has a boat this season. AhoyBATB fans! Hart of Dixie:Are y'all thirsty for a little Lemon-ade? Because it's time to introduce Bluebell's hottest (Ahem, and totally fake) new couple: Lemon ( Jaime King) and Wade (Wilson Bethel)! Last week Lemon lied about dating our favorite shirtless southerner to get back at Zoe ( Rachel Bilson) for breaking Wade's heart, and now her fib has spread like wildfire in the small town. They keep up the rouse for as long as possible (there are some sweet smooches and playful booty smacks) but in the end Lemon has found a new flirtation and Zoe guesses correctly that it was all just a lie. It was a short but sweet ride Lemon-ade! Bones: Bring on the wedding bells! Booth ( David Boreanaz) and Brennan ( Emily Deschanel) are beginning to plan their highly anticipated nuptials, and so far they only have one wedding rule: They're not letting any of their "pushy" friends help them make any of their decision. Meanwhile it's Sweets (John Francis Daley) versus a new profiling machine that the Jeffersonian team is testing out. For a hot minute we were worries that Sweets would be out of a job, but he proved himself to be a much more valuable asset to the team then some snap-judgment, three million dollar computer program and the team happily pulled the plug. Sleepy Hollow: Hey all youFringefans, are you ready to lose your heads?! Sleepy Hollow may be taking a brief break to make way for Fox's MLB coverage, but when the hit freshman series returns in three weeks the one-and-only John Nobelwill be joining the chaos. Noble will play recurring character Henry Parrish, a reclusive man who possesses supernatural powers that have the potential to help Ichabod Crane (Tom Mison).

Dancing With the Stars Elimination Shocker: Find Out Who Went Home!

Sometimes even a perfect sore won't save you in the Dancing With the Stars ballroom. It may only be the fifth week of ABC's acclaimed dancing competition, but we've already be witnessed our first jaw-dropping elimination of the season. It was a night filled with heartfelt revelations as the dancing hopefuls threw their emotions into their performances to celebrate this week's theme: The most memorable year of your life. Despite earning the very first ten of the season, America's lack of votes booted a fiery frontrunner out of the competition. This is why you need to vote people! We caught up with the devastated dancer following tonight's broadcast to find out their reactions to the early cut. This week's eliminated celebrity is..... Christina Milian! Can you believe it?! The songtress shimmied her heart out tonight in an energy-packed cha-cha set to CeeLo Green's "Forget You." Milian's dance was dedicated to all the ladies out there who don't need a cheating husband in their lives. You tell' em girl! In fact, the performance was so fantastic that it prompted head judgeLen Goodmanto award the "Dip It Low" singer with season 17's coveted first ten of the season. Unfortunately judges' high scores were not enough to make up for last week's lack of votes from those watching at home and Milian was booted from the competition. We caught up with Milian following tonight's elimination shocker and the dancer revealed that she is just as shocked by the elimination as viewers were. "Honestly I didn't think it was going to be me. I thought that because we had such a great performance tonight that the score it was really going to help us out but you know how it is." Milian explains that she is disappointed in America's lack of participation. The Voice correspondent says, "The votes are something that really needs to be worked on this show. People think that someone is okay after they watch the show but they're not okay. You have to vote! You have to help keep them on the show." Despite an early elimination, Milian says she is glad that she was able to open up about her past struggles through her performance tonight. "It's scary kind of opening myself back up to those wounds and kind of opening up myself up to the world and being vulnerable, but I'm really proud of myself that I just let it go and it was handled very tastefully," she shares.

Dancing With the Stars Backstage Scoop: Elizabeth Berkley Spills on HerSaved By the Bell-Inspired Dance

We're so excited! Why you ask? Hang on to your leg warmers and meet us at The Max because Dancing With the Stars contestant Elizabeth Berkley just dazzled us with a Saved By the Bell-inspired dance. It's week five of DWTS, and even though fans were shocked this evening when a ballroom frontrunner was send home, it was a night of intimate and heartfelt performances. This week's theme, "the most memorable year of your life" was interpreted in many different ways, Berkley's routine made every kid of the '90s shriek with nostalgic delight. To bring out all your Bayside pride, we caught up with Berkley tonight following her exciting performance to find out what it felt like to bring Jessie Spano back to TV after a twenty-year hiatus. Following this week's theme, Berkley decided to celebrate the year that her song was born with the song that helped solidify her in our Saved By the Bell-loving memories. Dancing toThe Pointer Sisters' "I'm So Excited," Berkley and her dancing partner Val Chmerkovskiy reenacted the iconic scene in which Jessie Spano realized that she had an addiction. After swapping out caffeine pills for "jive pills," the DWTS contestant gave us what was arguably the most enjoyable performance of the night. Berkely exclusively tells us that it was "surreal" to step back into her former character's early '90s wardrobe. "Between the bow and the leg warmers, I don't even know what to say, it's overwhelming. And the hair, it's pretty wide you know, it's like oh my God I forgot what it felt like to be this poofy," she says. Saved By the Bellco-star Mario Lopez cheered on Berkley from the crowd as the actress began her dance in a staged bedroom that was eerily reminiscent of Jessie Spano's. "When I saw the bedspeard that they picked it was almost like a surreal experience," she explains. "Like somebody dropped me into a time machine and suddenly I knew Val and it was just all surreal, but extremely fun." Did you miss Berkley's dancing homage toSaved By the Bell? Take a look at the full performance above!

Chrissy Teigen and John Legend Got Married Before Their Big Italian Wedding!

Surprise! BlackJuddy has exclusively learned that Chrissy Teigenand John Legend were actually already married prior to their lavish wedding ceremony in Lake Como, Italy. It turns out that the supermodel bride and her singing superstar beau decided to take their nuptials to the courthouse first, and went off to legally tie the knot after attending the Vera Wang show during New York Fashion Week, one day before jetting to Italy to share the special moment in front of all of their friends and family. The “E! News” guest host drops a big confession--she was already married to John Legend before their big Italian wedding! Hear why! During the courthouse ceremony, both Teigen and Legend matched in all-black ensembles. "We actually got married after going to a couple Fashion Week shows at Vera Wang, ironically who actually did my dress, but we got married at the courthouse right after," Teigen told an Entertainment News Tv. "We are dumb and didn't realize that our Italian wedding would not be recognized unless we had a real ceremony in New York City. So Irina Shayk was our witness—the most beautiful woman on earth!" BlackJuddy gathered that Legend's pal and the producer of his new albumLove in the Future Kanye West attended the nuptials. Stevie Wonderwas also there and even performed "Ribbons in the Sky" for the couple and crowd, before Legend got up himself and sang his latest hit "All I Am" to Teigen. Just before the wedding, Teigen admitted to E! News that she had three dresses for the wedding and ceremony! "Every time I went in [to Vera Wang] for a fitting, I couldn't stop getting one," Teigen dished. "It's just too pretty." She first wore an ivory strapless open back, V-neck ball gown with lifted tulle skirt and tiered flange, with hand-cut petal embroidered detail for the actual ceremony, before changing into a mermaid ivory gown that had a micro-pleated bodice and sheared organza full skirt for the reception, and then later switched up her look again for the after party, donning a crimson strapless mermaid gown.

Rose McGowan Says "I Do"

Rose McGowanis officially off the market! The 40-year-old former Charmed star tied the knot with artist Davey Detail outdoors at the Paramour Mansion in Los Angeles Saturday, her rep confirms to a reliable source. A source tells BlackJuddy, the ceremony was "enchanting and magical," adding that the couple wed in front of about 60 people--all close friends and immediate family of the bride and groom. The wedding took place on a lawn underneath a chuppah, with McGowan walking down the aisle with her hair up, looking stunning in a Monique Lhullier gown with Neil Lane earrings and bracelet. Detail, meanwhile, wore a black suit. Courtesy of Rose McGowan & Davey Detail McGowan gave a big hint that she might wear a dress from the famed designer on her big day, when she was spotted stopping byMonique Lhuillier's boutique the day before her nuptials. Following the ceremony, guests enjoyed cocktails by the pool while the husband and wife duo posed for wedding pictures. McGowan and Detail will reportedly head to Tahiti for their honeymoon, according to Us Weekly, with the actress telling the mag, "I've never been [to Tahiti]. I've always dreamed of having one of those little huts over the water." McGowan also gushed over her hubby at the time, telling the mag, "He's magic. He's made me a better woman. And I've made him a better man!" E! News was first to report that Detail popped the question to McGowan over the summer, after dating since last year. This is the first marriage for McGowan, who was previously engaged to Marilyn Mansonin 2001 and split with Robert Rodriguez in 2009. Congrats to the couple!

Pharrell Williams and Helen Lasichanh Are Married—Find Out the Details!

Pharrell Williams is married! The singer-songwriter exchanged vows with his longtime girlfriend Helen Lasichanh in Miami on Saturday, Oct. 12, according to US Weekly. The couple, who are parents to a 4-year-old son,Rocket Man Williams, tied the knot in front of a star-studded crowd, including Busta Rhymes and Usher, the mag reports. According to the Miami-Dade Clerk of Courts Marriage License Bureau Manager Robert Reboso, the pair applied for a marriage license in person and it was issued on Monday, October Reports swirled in August that the duo had exchanged vows in a secret ceremony. But now, it's official! The duo were seen earlier in the day having a family portrait session with Terry Richardsonon a yacht called Never Say Never in Miami. Both were rocking plaid attire, with the "Get Lucky" crooner sporting a plaid suit and his bride-to-be wearing a fashion-forward plaid gown. Congrats to the happy couple!

Buckingham Palace Arrest: Man Carrying Knife Nabbed Outside Gates

The royals can breathe a sigh of relief. An unidentified intruder has been arrested after attempting to enter Buckingham Palace with a knife. According to Scotland Yard, a 44-year-old man tried to get into the palace grounds at the north centre gate at approximately 11:30 a.m. local time Monday when he was apprehended by police. A search turned up the knife, which authorities promptly confiscated. The man was then taken to a London police station and booked on suspicion of trespassing on a protected site and possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody. There were no injuries andQueen Elizabeth IIwas not in the Palace at the time of the incident. Of course, Prince William, Kate Middleton and their newborn son Prince George weren't anywhere near the royal residence. That's because the trio just moved intotheir renovated quarters in Kensington Palace, humbly known as Apartment 1-A, and are busily gearing up for George's christening set for Oct. 23. This is the second time this year a would-be home invader has been arrested with a bladed weapon at Buckingham Palace. A 54-year-old ex-Tory candidate was collared outside the gates after launching into a tirade and pulling out two knives and threatening to cut himself. He was eventually subdued after police shot him with a Taser.

Katy Perry Walks On Air For 'Saturday Night Live' Performance

Katy Perry caught a case of retro fever for her performance of "Walking On Air" on "Saturday Night Live." The latest track from the upcoming Prism features heavy synth and lyrics like "Yes, we make angels cry.".Clad in a '90s schoolgirl outfit of a plaid skirt, knee socks and a white crop top, Perry sang through a windblown set, making her way from one end of the stage to another while dodging sheer silver pieces of cloth. During a heavy bass section, she danced and twirled through flashing strobe lights. Earlier in the show, Perry continued her reign as Queen of the Jungle. For her first performance the pop singer took inspiration straight from her "Roar" music video. Surrounded by lush greenery, Perry donned a leopard-print number and wavy locks as she showed off her prowess. Band members joined in the act, taking the stage dressed as giraffes, tigers (on guitar), lions (on the drums) and one enthusiastic elephant (singing backup).Although Perry has previously dropped into "SNL" skits (spoofing "Sesame Street") and even took a turn as a host in 2011, she left her acting chops out of the lineup. Perry was in good company with the show's host, Bruce Willis, who showed off his harmonica skills in the opening monologue, and later gave an impression of fashion designer Michael Kors appearing on the "Lady Gaga Talk Show."

'The Walking Dead' Premiere: Here's Everything You Missed

Sunday night's (October 13) season premiere of " The Walking Dead" was titled "30 Days Without An Accident," but as you can probably imagine, the accidents ramped up — real quick. From zombie attacks to a brand-new threat these post-apocalyptic survivors may not be able to fight, here's every big moment (spoilers ahead) from the episode: Farm Life More than anything else in the hour, the opening shots of a real farm developing at the prison show how far they've come since last season. Rick's even gone and buried his sidearm, quite literally turning swords into plow shares. OK, figuratively, but it's still a stark difference from the bleak, empty war-torn prison of season three. Daryl's Job As our survivors head off to pick up supplies at a supermarket, we got one of our absolute favorite moments: newcomer Zack has been trying (in vain) to guess Daryl Dixon's pre-pocalypse job. He thinks he's finally got it, guesses Daryl was a "homicide cop," to which Daryl tells him that he's not only dead-on, but that the gig was some, "real undercover sh--." Norman Reedus' dead-serious line reading nails this, and we're still not sure if he was lying or not. (Guess we'll just have to guess again on Monday.)Bob Stookey Vs. The Wine Rack There's something off about Lawrence Gilliard Jr.'s Bob Stookey right away, and nowhere is this more pronounced than his struggle holding a wine bottle in the supermarket. He hesitates for a moment, deciding whether he should take the spirit (was/is he an alcoholic?). He eventually slams it down on the shelf, bringing the bookshelf down, trapping him underneath it. And then the roof caves in, and the Walkers start falling ...Daryl Fights The Zombie Horde The whole supermarket fight was a collection of badass moments but none more killer than Daryl standing on a pile of rubble right under a hole in the supermarket ceiling, shooting down Walkers as they attacked. This was probably the biggest action sequence the show has ever attempted, and it only got crazier. Black Hawk Down Yes, crazier, as a helicopter crashed through the roof of the supermarket, smashing everything below it (including the Walkers). We don't know how the show will top this, but executive producer Gale Anne Hurdhas promised us it gets even bigger from here. Story Time Throughout the episode, we've been teased that Carol is running a story time in the library for the new kids in the group. Turns out, story time is just a front for Carol's knife-training for children. Clearly, Carol won't let the other kids suffer the same fate as her daughter Sophia in season two. Not only is it a shocking reveal, but Carl's expression when he finds out he hasn't been spying on one small vestige of his childhood, but yet another reminder of all the pain the world holds, is heartbreaking. Rick Meets The Husband So Rick meets a starving, insane woman in the woods. He heads back to her camp in order to see if they can join the group at the prison. And then it turns out her husband is a ... something ... under a blanket, and the woman tries to kill Rick. And when she can't, she kills herself. What made this whole plotline work was — like Carl with story time — Rick's hope that maybe things weren't as bad deep down as he knows they are. Wonder if that whole "keeping the gun buried just below the surface" thing is some sort of metaphor?0 Days Without An Accident Back at the prison, Beth finds out that her boyfriend Zack is dead and calmly changes her sign from "30 Days," to "0 Days Without An Accident." Another big underline on how far Beth (and all of the characters) have come in a world where death is an everyday fact of life. And not even truly the end. Patrick Takes A Shower Just as we're getting used to the new status quo, new kid Patrick starts coughing. And coughing. And can't stop, until blood is pouring out of his mouth and he falls down in the shower. Moreover, unfortunately, dead in the prison doesn't mean dead: It means there's a Walker inside. Things are looking pretty grim, heading into episode 2, "Infected."What was the most jaw-dropping moment of this week's "Walking Dead" for you? Sound off in the comments below!

Friday, 11 October 2013

'Nymphomaniac' racy posters: Did the actors really have sex on screen?

Exactly how far did director Lars Von Trier go with his racy film “Nymphomaniac?” Newly released posters for the movie show A-List stars like Shia LaBeouf and Uma Thurman naked and in the heat of the moment, but did the actors actually have sex while filming to make the movie? LaBeouf implied in an interview with MTV, during the film’s production, that the actors we’re definitely going to have sex on screen. “There's a disclaimer at the top of the script that basically says we're doing it for real,” he told MTV News. “Everything that is illegal, we'll shoot in blurred images. Other than that, everything is happening.” But according to the Hollywood Reporter, body doubles were used for the actual sex scenes. “Nymphomaniac” producer Louise Vesth told the site, "We shot the actors pretending to have sex and then had the body doubles, who really did have sex, and in post we will digital-impose the two. So above the waist it will be the star, and below the waist it will be the doubles." So did they or didn’t they? Guess we will have to see the film to find out. But that may be a while... No U.S. release date is currently set for “Nymphomaniac.”

Criticizing Obama: Does it really get you blacklisted in Hollywood?

–This week, actor James Woods took to Twitter to criticize President Obama amid the government slimdown and also said he now expects to struggle to find work in left-leaning Los Angeles. So is Woods on target, or just paranoid? According to Mell Flynn, President of the Hollywood Congress of Republicans, discrimination against Republicans in Hollywood indeed runs rampant. “I have known quite a few people who were let go from a job after they made their political affiliation known. Maybe it was a coincidence, but I doubt it. This type of discrimination is hard to prove though, especially where actors are concerned,” she told FOX411. “They just won't get hired or even called in to read for a part.” Producer Gary Michael Walters noted that “outspokenness can definitely be held against someone's career prospects” in the largely liberal land of entertainment, and another show business insider told us that a director friend won’t take on any conservative-type projects for fear of not getting work. “I have a prominent actress friend who lives in holy terror of losing her position on a TV show if she is outed as a born-again Christian and conservative,” another source told us. Early last year, Kelsey Grammer scooped a Golden Globe for his performance in the Starz series “Boss,” and at the after-party boasted to us that being a Republican was “easy” for him “because [he] was such a revolutionary” and refused to be told what to do. Yet several months later it seems Grammer had a change of heart after he was surprisingly snubbed for an Emmy nomination. “I’m a declared out-of-the-closet Republican in Hollywood,” he told Jay Leno. “Do I believe it’s possible that some young person, young voting actor – or even older voting member for the Emmys – would sit there and go, ‘yeah, that’s a great performance but ooooooooh, I just hate everything he stands for?” And not long after Obama’s first swoop into the White House, actress Angie Harmon told us that she was left with the “racist” label for vocalizing her disappointment in the Democratic leader, and claimed that she had been rejected for jobs over the years due to her right-of-center views. “The Hollywood names who advocate acceptance are the first to shut the door on a conservative,” observed Angie Meyer Olszewski, who has worked in publicity for both entertainment and political sectors. “But Republicans are finding their voice. They’ve had enough.” A couple of months ago, “Patridge Family” mom and proud conservative Shirley Jones told FOX411 that while “it’s pretty bad here” as “they’re all Democrats” she doesn’t feel as though going against the political grain hurt her career. “I didn’t care one bit about that stuff,” she said. “I do my thing my way, if you don’t like it then tough!” And earlier this month, life-long liberal supporter Rob Schneider, 50, happily declared his political party switch, citing the mess that the State of California is in, and how the Democratic majority is no longer serving the people. “Dozens of Republicans have come out of the closet recently with no repercussions,” insisted producer Mark Joseph, a self-proclaimed registered independent. “That wasn’t always the case. It’s a healthy thing. We need more diversity in all areas in Hollywood if we’re going to better serve our consumers.” Some industry experts have even gone as far as to say that the so-called GOP discrimination is pretty much a myth. Last year, the former head of MGM and powerful Hollywood Republican, and former member of President Reagan’s Advisory Committee, Harry Sloan wrote in the Hollywood Reporter that he has never actually heard of GOP bias actually happening. But one “Clueless” star Stacey Dash came under enormous attack in the Twitterverse last year when she dared endorse GOP candidate Mitt Romney for the Presidency – yet she told us just weeks ago that not a single person has challenged her political views to her face, and work is going great in terms of developing her own television projects, mobile apps and inking a book deal. And then there’s the likes of Gary Sinise, a devout GOP-er who is deemed one of the most respected TV actors as a star on the long-running “CSI: NY,” as well as Patricia Heaton who has managed to keep her job on the ABC sitcom “The Middle.” And of course there’s Clint Eastwood, a conservative Republican who has not only held a position in public office for his party but yelled at a chair during the Republican National Convention last year – yes, he is still working and yes, he is still pretty celebrated. “The growth of alternative media has encouraged more stars like Stacey Dash and James Woods to be open about their beliefs,” added Dan Gainor, VP of Business and Culture at the Media Research Center. “They know the risks [of possible work ramifications] but take them bravely.”

Miley Cyrus On Hemsworth Breakup: 'I'm The Happiest I've Ever Been'

There are two ways you can handle the very public break-up of your engagement to a fellow Hollywood star: cocoon at home and drown our sorrows in "Real Housewives" marathons and triple Venti caramel Macchiatos. Or, as Miley Cyrushas done, you can focus on your music and just enjoy some "me" time.In the midst of the non-stop publicity blitz for Bangerz, Cyrus, 20, has somehow managed to avoid talking about her breakup with fiancée Liam Hemsworth
 until now.But on Friday's (October 11) episode of "The Ellen DeGeneres Show,"she finally opens up and talks about the end of their relationship. "I think people spend more time actually thinking about it then I really do. I just believe when a chapter is done you have to close it and start that new one," she said. "That's kind of where I am right now. I felt like I have so much to be thankful for at this time that my energy hasn't really been focused on that."DeGeneres joked that she was upset about hiring a bunch of strippers for Cyrus' November 2012 engagement party, saying, "I want my money back ... I sent you, like, [strippers]. You enjoyed it!""I should have one of those dudes' numbers, it would have come in handy now," Cyrus hit back. DeGeneres wondered if it was awkward to talk about the break on TV and Miley said it wasn't because, "I'm living it." Wearing a white jogging bra underneath a pair of brown overalls, Cyrus added that she's been impressed with how much respect her fans and the media have shown (though she doesn't really Google her break-up, so she has no idea what they're saying) and by how people seems to be focusing on her music at this point."Because that's the only thing I worried about, I didn't want it to make me to sacrifice what I've been working for, for just the attention to be on that," she said. Not to say that she avoided the issue on the album, revealing that the arc of the couple's relationship can be heard starting with "Adore You" and ending with "Someone Else.""I feel like you can really find like this arc of, like, growth," she said. Cyrus didn't even realize herself what story she was telling until she got a physical copy of Bangerzand listened to it in her car. "I'm like, 'This is really like telling a story.' I think I knew more intuitively where my life was going then I actually thought I did at the time," she said. Asked if she's seen Hemsworth, 23, lately, Cyrus said she's been so busy promoting the album that she hasn't really seen anyone and is happy to let that chapter of her life close and just move on."I want to be really clear and determined with everything I'm doing in my life right now, and I have been," she said. "I keep saying I'm the happiest I've ever been and that's not even a dig. That's just me, because I really am genuinely happy finally with myself, which I think sometimes it takes you separating yourself from someone else to really be happy with who you are. I've never been able to just be alone, and I'm obsessed with being alone and like hearing my thoughts."And what does she do when she's alone? Cyrus said she's asked the few people in her life to give her lists of their favorite movies, books and albums so she can know more about her inner circle and find more inspiration for her life.

Can Tom Hanks Withstand The Pull Of 'Gravity' This Weekend?

Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleckwere crushed by "Gravity"at the box office last week. New movies from A-list Hollywood titan Tom Hanks and longtime b-movie badass Danny Trejo are likely to suffer the same fate as "Runner Runner"this weekend.Based on the true story of an American cargo ship captain abducted by Somali pirates, "Captain Phillips" should debut with a very respectable $20 million or so, according to box-office analysts. However, last weekend's #1 filmcould earn as much as double that. "Captain Phillips" was helmed by "The Bourne Identity" director Paul Greengrass. Two-time Oscar winner Hanks could earn another nomination for his performance as the title character, though he hasn't had a major live-action hit since 2009's "Angels and Demons." The film that broke the October opening weekend record and provided career-best deubts for Sandra Bullock and George Clooney should top the box office again with between $35 and $45 million in its second weekend. The sci-fi tale is a hit with critics and audiences. As we pointed out, big studios could learn a lot of lessons from the success of "Gravity,"whose $100 million budget was still less than half "The Lone Ranger."Speaking of science fiction, audiences will have to wait for "Machete Kills Again... In Space." The trailer for the sequel plays before "Machete Kills," itself a sequel to the self-aware b-movie action film "Machete" that began as a fake trailer in Robert Rodriguez's half of "Grindhouse." The original somehow managed a 72 percent on the Tomatometer, but critics have soured on the concept in 2013. Danny Trejo's blade-wielding character originated in Robert Rodriguez's family friendly "Spy Kids" franchise. "Machete Kills" likely won't chop down more than $8 million this weekend. The only other new film in theaters this weekend is "Romeo & Juliet" in limited release. English actor Douglas Booth (seen in last year's Miley Cyrus bomb "LOL") plays Romeo while Oscar-winning actress Hailee Steinfeld ("True Grit") plays Juliet. The film was adapted by "Downton Abbey" creator Julian Fellowes. It also features Ed Westwick, who played Chuck Bass on "Gossip Girl" for six seasons.Families looking to take their kids to something that doesn't involve Independent Spirit Award winning director Alfonso Cuaron, Somali pirates or Charlie Sheen playing the President of the United States will still be able to take in "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2." The film is likely to stay in the top five this weekend, landing at #3 with two or three times the weekend haul of "Machete Kills.""Runner Runner" could stay in the top five, if only barely, as the $30 million drama heads toward a very disappointing finish.