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- Kristen Stewart & Rupert Sanders’ affair went on for months, sources say
- Olympics Opening Ceremony: the worst thing ever or not that bad?
- Ryan Lochte wins gold in the first 2012 match against Michael Phelps
- Duchess Kate’s pale blue Christopher Kane Olympic coatdress: lovely?
- Michelle Obama in white & silver J. Mendel at the Olympics: adorable & fresh?
- Tom Cruise on David Miscavige: “He worships him like a god,” says CO$ defector
| Kristen Stewart & Rupert Sanders’ affair went on for months, sources say Posted: 29 Jul 2012 07:38 AM PDT
I've been hoping that we would have some big Kristen Stewart-Robert Pattinson news over the weekend, but it looks like Rob is still hunkered down in an undisclosed location, and Kristen is…??? I don't even know. As there was on Friday, there's a ton of tabloid BS, some of which is getting wide play because of the lack of anything verifiable. Like, I don't really believe the report that Rob wants to have a "man to man" chat with Rupert Sanders, but every site is covering that. Anyway, you can pick and choose what you believe. Here are some of the stories that I find interesting: *Liberty Ross's brother, Leopold Ross, told the UK publication The People that his brother-in-law's affair with Kristen Stewart began a while ago. Leopold Ross says: "[The affair] was from the last half of filming and all through post-production, clear into last week." So, not a "momentary indiscretion" huh? Well, we knew that. Leopold also says his sister Liberty "made some sacrifices for something she thought was worth it, now she knows, right? Five minutes from her home. Doubt it was worth it but it's life. ‘It might actually make things better in the long run. She wasn't that happy for a while, but our family is close, she'll be all right." *Rupert Sanders’s father, Michael, spoke to PEOPLE and he sounds like a piece of work. Michael Sanders says: “From what I gather nothing really happened and it is all a lot of fuss about nothing. I should imagine it was something very brief. She is a very pretty girl and when you work that closely with someone for so long, sometimes things happen. [Rupert] is very honorable, hardworking and [a] dedicated father and filmmaker. Of course their relationship [Rupert and Liberty's marriage] will survive this. This is nothing – they will definitely survive all of this. It is all a lot of fuss about nothing.” Um… Michael Sanders sounds like a douche. *Theory for WHY Kristen cheated: she was jealous of Rob's flirtation and friendship with his Remember Me costar, Emilie de Ravin. Kristen was "upset" that Rob and Emilie would go out to eat, and occasionally get a drink together when they worked together in 2009. Sure. *Kristen and Rob are "not speaking" to each other, according to People Mag's sources. *Kristen and Rob are still scheduled to appear (together!) at the MTV VMAs on September 6th. But don't you think one of them will cancel? Or both. *A U-Haul truck was seen at the home Rob and Kristen once shared. It's said that both of them have moved out. One theory is that "Kristen apparently took the hint that Rob wants his space and moved her stuff out of the Los Angeles home they once shared together." But a source tells HL, "His best friend has asked her to move her stuff out of his LA home. She only moved in two months ago." *Katy Perry is "offering Rob support". Because she wants to get in his pants. Just my opinion. *Rob was "weeks away from proposing" to Kristen. A source told The Daily Mirror, "Robert hoped to marry Kristen and was making preparations to spring a proposal before she admitted cheating. He had bought the house in Los Angeles to be their home and saw them staying there for a long time." *Kristen is now begging Rob to speak to her. A source tells a UK tab, "He's angry, hurt and upset and is sick of people taking sides already. He's hoping to get two months to himself without Kristen around just to think things through. She has sent him messages asking him to hook up in New York for crisis talks next week, but he wants to be alone." So… basically, poor POOR Sparkles. And poor Liberty Ross. I think it's interesting that family members of Rupert and Liberty are coming forward and saying stuff on the record – and just FYI, Rupert's dad came out before Liberty's brother. And I think Liberty's brother is just repeating stuff Liberty told him, and I kind of believe the Ross side of the family more. I believe that Rupert and Kristen were having an affair for a while – this "momentary indiscretion" story is BS.
Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet and WENN. |
| Olympics Opening Ceremony: the worst thing ever or not that bad? Posted: 29 Jul 2012 07:22 AM PDT
I know this isn't the most timely post or anything, but just know that it took me a full 24 hours to come to terms with just how awful the London Olympics Opening Ceremony was. It was TERRIBLE. Granted, it was never going to be like the Beijing Opening Ceremony which – can we agree on this? – set the gold standard for opening ceremonies, forever. No one expected London to live up to Beijing, and people were already making noise about opening ceremony director Danny Boyle not even wanting to compete with Beijing. But a dance tribute to the NHS? For real? Basically, the first half of it was cringe-inducing and embarrassing. There was that cheap little fake hill, there was poor Kenneth Branagh reciting Shakespeare whilst dressed like Abraham Lincoln, there was Mr. Bean and that "bit" that went on far too long, there was the whole too-bright beds and the flying flock of Mary Poppins ("Mind the Poppins!" said Arrest Development fans) and the nightmarish "British villain pop-up" collection and that creepy giant baby. Even Matt Lauer and Meredith Vieira were like, "Um… WTF?" But it eventually got better. While the "love story" thing was dumb, I liked the tribute to British music, and I did like all of the hymns and such. Artic Monkey covering "Come Together" was a highlight. And this is what everyone was talking about – the Queen, the corgis and 007:
Queen Elizabeth’s Olympics Helicopter Jump with James Bond from MYNAME1229 on Vimeo. Is it just me or is one of the corgis a fatty? Someone needs to put the Queen's corgis on a diet!! Also: did it bother anyone else that James Bond didn't bow to Her Majesty? And did it bother anyone else that the Queen looked like she really, really did not want to be there? Even her pink hair feathers looked bored. I would have loved a live feed of the Queen's reaction shots to the worst parts of Danny Boyle's "vision" for the Opening Ceremony. Still, he got James Bond and Liz in the same room together, so he gets some points for that. What else did I like? Hm… David Beckham on the boat with the Olympic flame – that was nice. I liked the dude who took the flame through the tunnel with all of the construction workers who built the stadium – I thought that was a lovely moment. And that Olympic caldron is really cool – I liked it when it was a low "installation piece" thing with all of the leaves, but it looked amazing when the arms rose to form that tall caldron. Oh, and the fireworks were really well done – and you know why? There was British restraint! It wasn't like "OMG FIREWORKS EVERYWHERE!" (which is what we do in America). I like that they saved the fireworks and really made them count. And then Paul McCartney sang "Hey Jude" and that was pretty cool. I give the whole thing two-and-a-half Flying Poppins out of five. PS… Here's the new teaser trailer for Skyfall, which aired shortly after the Queen and James Bond's little thing. Because that wasn't cross-promotional at all.
Photos courtesy of WENN, PCN. |
| Ryan Lochte wins gold in the first 2012 match against Michael Phelps Posted: 29 Jul 2012 06:43 AM PDT
Does anyone else feel like this whole "Michael Phelps-Ryan Lochte: THE COMPETITION" media invention is a bit overblown? Before all of the stuff for the London Olympics began, I always heard that Ryan and Michael were friends – or, if not friends, then friendly and nice to each other. Now it's like everyone is trying to make this into the biggest rivalry ever. Anyway… Phelps and Lochte went head-to-head in their first competition yesterday. Long story short, Lochte won gold and Phelps didn't even place. I know a lot of people are "over" Phelps for being over-hyped and for seeming like he doesn't even want to be there, but I still believe in Phelps. I think not even placing in the 400 meter individual medley was just the ass-kicking Michael needed to get his head in the game. Phelps isn't going to win eight golds this time around, but he's going to win some, and Lochte is going to win some, and it's going to be fine. As for Lochte… he's incredibly cute. Did you see the video thing of what Lochte was doing to train for London? That enormous tire?!! Good God. But he's a beautiful swimmer, he has a gorgeous body, a sexy smile and he's a winker. I love a winker. However, I am not a fan of his diamond grill. Lochte and Phelps will be in the 4 X 100 relay later today – so they'll be on the same team. Isn't this event where they won gold the last time? Phelps pulling out all of the stops and winning the gold by a hundredth of a second? Maybe it will happen again. And then Phelps and Lochte go head-to-head again on… Wednesday, August 1. PS… Did anyone else watch girls' beach volleyball? We don't have any photos from that event, but I'm concerned about Misty and Kerri. I love those girls with all my heart, and that Aussie team almost kicked their asses.
Photos courtesy of PCN. |
| Duchess Kate’s pale blue Christopher Kane Olympic coatdress: lovely? Posted: 29 Jul 2012 06:11 AM PDT
Here are some photos of the young royals on Friday, first for the Queen's heads-of-state reception at Buckingham Palace, and then at the Olympic Open Ceremony. As you can see, Duchess Kate wore the same outfit for both events. And why shouldn't she? It was appropriate for both occasions. Kate wore a fitted silk-satin coatdress by Scottish designer Christopher Kane. Kate wears a lot of blue in general, but I feel like she's been wearing shades of pale blue and ice blue a lot lately. Maybe that's just my imagination, but she's definitely developing more of an interest in paler, softer shades. Last year, Christopher Kane was one of several designers criticizing Kate for her reliance on "High Street" fashion – Kane told WWD, "It's a shame she doesn't wear more designers. I don't really like the High Street getting so much of the credit. I understand that there would be an array because you need to relate to so many people in the market, but she is a princess. If I were a princess, I'd be like, 'Oh yeah, bring it on.'" Looks like she was listening? Did you notice how many times the camera went to William and Kate during the Opening Ceremony? I swear, there were more cutaways to the two of them than the Queen. All of the royals looked pretty grumpy during the opening ceremony, but maybe they were just concentrating on the awfulness.
Photos courtesy of WENN. |
| Michelle Obama in white & silver J. Mendel at the Olympics: adorable & fresh? Posted: 29 Jul 2012 05:10 AM PDT
I really thought Pres. Obama was going to come to the London Olympics Opening Ceremony, but I guess not. It's fine because he sent Michelle Obama, and she quickly became the cheerleader-in-chief for Team USA. These are some photos of Michelle being received at Buckingham Palace just before the Opening Ceremony – note the way she looks at Queen Elizabeth. It's priceless. Michelle was escorted to the Palace and to the Opening Ceremony by the American ambassador to the Court of St. James (our ambassador to the UK, but that's what it's really called, FYI). Michelle's outfit is J. Mendel – I love it on her. Just enough sparkle, and still very summery. FLOTUS was in London for a full day before the Olympics started, meeting with American athletes, hanging out with David Beckham, and doing some interviews. Here are some highlights:
I like Michelle's pep-talk: have fun, take it all in, but seriously, WIN. And for a moment of bipartisanship, here are some photos of Mitt and Ann Romney, who were also at the opening ceremony. I know Mitt left soon after (he flew from London to Israel), but I believe Ann is staying because one of her horses (Rafalca!) is competing in dressage (with rider Jan Ebeling). Ann is really, really into the horse world, and I saw her interview with Matt Lauer (Mitt was there too), and you could tell how excited she was. Also: Ann is super-pretty. She has a really beautiful face. I know y'all are going to yell at me no matter what I say, so I just decided to be really superficial. Ann Romney is a beauty. And Michelle Obama is adorable.
Photos courtesy of WENN. |
| Tom Cruise on David Miscavige: “He worships him like a god,” says CO$ defector Posted: 29 Jul 2012 05:00 AM PDT
Over the weekend, Katie Holmes stepped out with a “male friend” who seemed to be just that, and you can see the photos at the Mail. Although Katie has officially cancelled her first scheduled red-carpet appearance since filing for divorce from Tom Cruise, she’s still leading her own life in New York City. She and her friend (honestly, the dude seems like a gay boyfriend, and I can attest from personal experience that every girl could use several of them) kissed each other on the cheek (Katie is described as “radiant” in the aftermath), and the tabloids are going wild. Meanwhile, poor little (lift-wearing) Tom is merely trying to do the best “dad” job he can do by inviting the tabloids to witness his Suri reunion in the face of such adversity. Now the Mail has provided us details of an “anguished” Tom in the days after Katie filed for divorce:
[From Daily Mail] Tom was so, so clueless within his marriage, and he remains so willfully blind to everything in his path. Like, we’re supposed to feel bad for Tom for wondering, “What’s happening?” Because you know, mean old Katie filed for divorce and felt compelled to use burner phones to hide her legal maneuverings from her soon-to-be ex-husband. Yet Tom is the one who yelled for four straight days when Katie dared to question the rules of the CO$, which leads me to believe that Tom wants what he wants, and the CO$ provides it. Anything else is unorthodox in Tom’s world. Also, the Mail has also provided a few strategically-placed photos of Tom with greying stubble because, you know, even the best plastic surgeon in the entire world can’t hide everything, right? Poor Tom. Moving right along… Last month, CB reported that Scientology head David Miscavige was literally “obsessed” with Tom Cruise, and indeed, that sentiment is what we have heard up until now — that the CO$ spied on Tom for years to bring him back from a decade-long (thanks to Nicole Kidman) defection and that Miscavige would do anything to get his prize Gollum back. Now there’s a new interview of a former Tom Cruise lackey, however, which comes courtesy of Tony Ortega of the Village Voice. I absolutely love reading accounts like this from people who previously worked quote closely with Cruise. Here are some excerpts:
[From Village Voice] This excerpt, which leaves out a lot of the COS-related discussion, only details Part One of the interview. Personally, I cannot wait to read Part Two, but I am delighted to see that Brousseau has already confirmed that Katie’s “maternal instinct kicked in,” which lends credence to the claim that Katie had snapped over CO$ demands over Suri. I mean really, they were actually telling her that she couldn’t discipline her own child. Nobody goes there. In conclusion, past reports have confirmed to us that Tom has abused CO$ partitioners and gleefully accepted their free labor to plant wheat fields for he and Kidman to (also gleefully) run through. Tom probably believes that slave labor is romantic, but I think that he’s merely obsessed with Miscavige for what he can provide with little demand. This new account from Brousseau is quite interesting though — will Miscavige ever truly throw Tom under the bus for a new “face of Scientology” (John Travolta, perhaps)? At this point, I don’t think Miscavige even has that option. Nope. David famously accompanied Tom on his honeymoon with Katie, and so it follows that Tom and David will forever be thick as thieves together. Happily ever after.
Photos courtesy of Freedom Magazine and Village Voice      |
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