Eddie Murphy drops out as
Oscars host after Brett Ratner resigns as show producer
Actor's departure comes after uproar over Ratner's gay
slur at 'Tower Heist' screening
Eddie Murphy has bailed out of hosting the Academy Awards a day after his producing pal Brett Ratner was shamed into leaving the show.
Eddie Murphy has bailed out of hosting the Academy Awards a day after his producing pal Brett Ratner was shamed into leaving the show.
Murphy has withdrawn as the host, according to a
statement released by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences.
“I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well,” Academy President Tom Sherak said in a statement.
Late Tuesday, Ratner exited his job as executive producer of the awards ceremony after a firestorm erupted when he used a gay slur during a public screening of his film “Tower Heist” (which co-stars Murphy). He later apologized, though eventually was ousted as producer of the Oscars.
“First and foremost, I want to say that I completely understand and support each party’s decision with regard to a change of producers for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony,” Murphy said in a statement. “I was truly looking forward to being part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I’m sure the new production team and host will do an equally great job.”
“I appreciate how Eddie feels about losing his creative partner, Brett Ratner, and we all wish him well,” Academy President Tom Sherak said in a statement.
Late Tuesday, Ratner exited his job as executive producer of the awards ceremony after a firestorm erupted when he used a gay slur during a public screening of his film “Tower Heist” (which co-stars Murphy). He later apologized, though eventually was ousted as producer of the Oscars.
“First and foremost, I want to say that I completely understand and support each party’s decision with regard to a change of producers for this year’s Academy Awards ceremony,” Murphy said in a statement. “I was truly looking forward to being part of the show that our production team and writers were just starting to develop, but I’m sure the new production team and host will do an equally great job.”
Ratner and Murphy were viewed as a chance to liven up
the Academy Awards ceremony, which is annually the most watched entertainment
special of the year.
For Murphy, “Tower Heist” and the hosting gig were considered huge steps in the reemergence of his Hollywood career.
Ratner is considered a Hollywood renegade, who is willing to talk about stuff others keep private.
Monday he slammed former girlfriend Olivia Munn in an
appearance on Howard Stern’s Sirius XM radio show.For Murphy, “Tower Heist” and the hosting gig were considered huge steps in the reemergence of his Hollywood career.
Ratner is considered a Hollywood renegade, who is willing to talk about stuff others keep private.
Tuesday, as the furor grew over his gay slur, Ratner
met with Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation and agreed to create a
series of public discussions on the use of anti-gay jokes and slurs in films and
on TV.
The Academy Awards are set for Feb. 26,
2012.
KIM K AND KRIS IS GETTING
COUNSELING???
Kim Kardashian has emerged from the home of her
estranged husband Kris Humphries, where the couple are having crisis talks.
Still dressed in practical flight wear, Kim looked
drained as she left the lavish lakeside property with Pastor Joel Johnson, who
presided over their nuptials in August.
Kim and Kris spent around two hours holding crunch talks to get closure on their failed relationship before Kim headed to the airport.Kris could be seen in the doorway as Kim and Pastor Johnson, her hometown minister, left the property.Earlier, the reality star took a break from discussions to make a private phone call outside the Minnesota house belonging to her husband - who she filed for divorce from after just 72 days of marriage.
Kim and Kris spent around two hours holding crunch talks to get closure on their failed relationship before Kim headed to the airport.Kris could be seen in the doorway as Kim and Pastor Johnson, her hometown minister, left the property.Earlier, the reality star took a break from discussions to make a private phone call outside the Minnesota house belonging to her husband - who she filed for divorce from after just 72 days of marriage.
She was perhaps calling home to California, and wished
for some privacy away from Kris to talk to her family.It was clearly a serious
call, as Kim paced the porch with her handset glued to her ear with a stricken
look across her face. She freed herself from self-imposed house arrest last
night and made a midnight dash to see the NBA player.
Apparently feeling 'conflicted over the divorce' the 31-year-old waited until it was dark and then took a flight from LAX to Minneapolis.
TMZ has her arriving at the airport there at 5.30am, after using a commercial airline accompanied by just one bodyguard.
Apparently feeling 'conflicted over the divorce' the 31-year-old waited until it was dark and then took a flight from LAX to Minneapolis.
TMZ has her arriving at the airport there at 5.30am, after using a commercial airline accompanied by just one bodyguard.
And there were no camera crew accompanying them on the
journey.
A source told the website: 'Kim has been saying even before she filed for divorce that she wasn't sure about ending the marriage. 'It's definitely not accurate to call this a reconciliation ... or even an attempt at one ... but the door is definitely not shut. 'Kris and Kim will be meeting with the pastor who married them to talk about the marriage, the divorce, and their feelings.
A source told the website: 'Kim has been saying even before she filed for divorce that she wasn't sure about ending the marriage. 'It's definitely not accurate to call this a reconciliation ... or even an attempt at one ... but the door is definitely not shut. 'Kris and Kim will be meeting with the pastor who married them to talk about the marriage, the divorce, and their feelings.
Again, this is not a reconciliation but we're told Kim
wants to make sure she and Kris have closure and talk everything out.'
Kim had placed herself under house arrest at a secret location to attempt to ride out the fallout from her divorce decision.
Yesterday was believed to be the first serious talks she has had with Kris since they parted ways last week.
Kim had placed herself under house arrest at a secret location to attempt to ride out the fallout from her divorce decision.
Yesterday was believed to be the first serious talks she has had with Kris since they parted ways last week.
The couple were said to have given each other the silent treatment since Kim filed for divorce on Monday.
Though it had been reported to the contrary, U.S. website TMZ claims sources close to Kim confirmed there has been no contact between them. Yesterday was believed to be the first serious talks she has had with Kris since they parted ways last week.
The couple were said to have given each other the silent treatment since Kim filed for divorce on Monday.
Though it had been reported to the contrary, U.S.
website TMZ claims sources close to Kim confirmed there has been no contact
between them. It's claimed the socialite will not be shooting any footage for
Keeping Up with the Kardashians until the beginning of next year and is
insisting she does not want to exploit the 'real' moments behind the divorce on
TV.
It's said that she will most likely acknowledge the split when filming picks up again but all of the behind-the-scenes divorce-related drama will not air on the show. Oh Kim go somewhere and dry up!
It's said that she will most likely acknowledge the split when filming picks up again but all of the behind-the-scenes divorce-related drama will not air on the show. Oh Kim go somewhere and dry up!
DMX To Discuss Drug Abuse &Debut New Song On Dr. Drew’s “Lifechangers”
DMX checks in with Dr. Drew on his daytime show “Dr.
Drew’s Lifechangers.” The hip-hop veteran opens up about his battle with
substance abuse, his upbringing, his life with an abusive mother and his
struggle to remain sober.With a new outlook on life, DMX reaches out to help a
troubled young man that is following in his dangerous footsteps. The Ruff Ryders
rapper shows him two potential paths, violence and prison or a chance for a
productive life. The young man is also introduced to a producer and offered a
life-changing proposition.
During the two-part episode, DMX will perform his
gospel single “Keep Ya Head Up” for the first time on television. Check your
local listings fro time and stations.
Rihanna Returns To Tour & Tweets Recovery, Drops Studio Pics From Final Hours Of TALK THAT TALK
After having to cancel 2 concerts while suffering from
the flu and exhaustion, Rihanna is back at it on her LOUD World Tour. What she
had to say about her recovery, plus get an inside look at her working in the
studio,
Rihanna is back in full swing on tour and went straight to Twitter yesterday to announce her recovery. She said:
Rihanna is back in full swing on tour and went straight to Twitter yesterday to announce her recovery. She said:
I missed you guys!!! Got a lil rest
tho.... I HATE cancelling shows! Sorry Sweden, I can't wait to come
back!
I sell out Arenas...I call that
gettin Dome!!!! HANNOVER its ON!!! #LOUDtour
The "We Found Love" singer also mentioned that there
will be only 1 feature on her upcoming Talk That Talk album (November 21st), and
she says, "we got the best." Wonder who that could be....
She just posted several black-and-white pics on
Facebook giving her fans an inside look into her studio time and creative
process during the final hours of making the Talk That Talk LP. You can her
inner-studio activities like poppping bottles with her team, chillin' out with
her music, and editing the tracklisting. And she's still putting the finishing
touches on the deluxe version.
More pics
Lots more over at Rihanna's Facebook page here
Well Hip-Hop is definitely coming OUT..Out of what is the question: Texas Rapper Wears Lipstick, Leggings, Says He's Not Gay
A rapper in Dallas, Texas is making headlines for his
"unique" attire that includes women's lipstick and flower print
leggings.
Daryll Phillips II a.k.a. "D Phill Good" was recently interviewed by a local news station who profiled his "XY Movement", one where men can openly wear women's clothing and still be heterosexual.
Daryll Phillips II a.k.a. "D Phill Good" was recently interviewed by a local news station who profiled his "XY Movement", one where men can openly wear women's clothing and still be heterosexual.
Speaking to CW 33, Phill Good explained that his
choice of attire has nothing to do with his sexuality, instead it's just a form
of expression.
"A lot of people feel like a lot of colors or tight clothes is homosexual. I feel like it's more of an expression of me."
"A lot of people feel like a lot of colors or tight clothes is homosexual. I feel like it's more of an expression of me."
Phill Good's girlfriend was also interviewed and
voiced her support saying,
"It's fine. He wears lipstick, I wear lipstick, we share lipstick!"Similarly rapper Lil B has also been in headlines for similar reasons.
"It's fine. He wears lipstick, I wear lipstick, we share lipstick!"Similarly rapper Lil B has also been in headlines for similar reasons.
Check out Phill Good's XY Movement
below.
I’m just a lil confused…LOL!
Demi Moore Steps Out with Ashton's Friend
What's good for the goose is good for the gander as
Demi Moore steps out with a young hottie of her own.
According to InTouch: Demi Moore has seen two of Ashton Kutcher’s young mistresses go public within the past few weeks. But in a shocking turn of events, In Touch can exclusively reveal that Demi, 48, has been unfaithful, too, with Ashton’s even younger friend Ben Hollingsworth!
According to InTouch: Demi Moore has seen two of Ashton Kutcher’s young mistresses go public within the past few weeks. But in a shocking turn of events, In Touch can exclusively reveal that Demi, 48, has been unfaithful, too, with Ashton’s even younger friend Ben Hollingsworth!
At first, she seemed to take an almost motherly interest in Ben, 27, helping the up and coming actor to find a place of his own, introducing him to her A-list husband and helping to enhance his career while appearing on The Beautiful Life, the CW series on which Ashton, 33, served as an executive producer. “She helped him so much,” the insider notes. But before long, the insider claims, it became clear that Demi’s interest in Ben was something other than maternal.
And then one fateful night, Demi picked Ben up after
he’d been partying — and unleashed her inner cougar. “They wound up having sex
in the back of the car,” the insider says. “It just kept going from there.”
Although both of their reps are denying the affair, as their relationship grew
more intense, Demi continued to help Ben in his career, even suggesting him for
movie roles, introducing him to Hollywood movers and shakers and taking him out
to all the right, hot places.
That is, until Ben began to feel guilty and abruptly pulled out of the affair. “He was getting to be better friends with Ashton and he felt bad about it,” the insider explains. Though Demi insisted to Ben that she and Ashton had an open marriage, he still didn’t feel right about it.
That is, until Ben began to feel guilty and abruptly pulled out of the affair. “He was getting to be better friends with Ashton and he felt bad about it,” the insider explains. Though Demi insisted to Ben that she and Ashton had an open marriage, he still didn’t feel right about it.
While she and Ashton are now in counseling with
Kabbalah advisors, more bombshell revelations about their bizarre relationship
will almost certainly emerge.
Common’s New Album Coming This Christmas
Don’t forget to include Common’s album on your holiday
wish list. The Chi-town MC’s ninth album The Dreamer, The Believer will now
arrive just in time for Christmas.
Common called into “The Morning After” on West Michigan’s 104.5 WSNX to announce the album’s new release date. “It’s gonna come out December 20,” revealed the star of the new AMC series “Hell on Wheels.”
Common called into “The Morning After” on West Michigan’s 104.5 WSNX to announce the album’s new release date. “It’s gonna come out December 20,” revealed the star of the new AMC series “Hell on Wheels.”
The album, which features the single “Blue Sky,” was
delayed from its November 22 date. “We just wanted to get all the singles out
that we wanted to get out before the album comes, give it the right preparation
time,” explained Common. “But we’re really charged about it. It’s looking really
good.”
He also addressed his departure from Kanye West’s G.O.O.D. Music label. “We good people on good terms. Really, in all truth, it’s family. It just was a business thing where releasing this album wouldn’t as been as beneficial to release it on a G.O.O.D. Music label, but I’m still G.O.O.D. Music family.”
While he’s no longer signed to Kanye’s label, he will
be contributing to the G.O.O.D. Music compilation, due next spring. “I’m
planning on going in the studio soon to work on that.”
NEW COUPLE ALERT?: Selita Ebanks And Terrence J.?
According to The YBF;A couple of weeks ago, they
received a tip that Selita Ebanks and Terrence J. have been spending lots of
time together recently...and it's more than just friendly group dinners. And
after the twosome hit up an event in NYC
Selita and Terrence partied with a big group of friends--including Estelle at Natasha Bedingfield--at Happy Endings Lounge on the Lower East Side in NYC a few weeks ago. October 20th to be exact. And our source who spotted the group tells TheYBF.com that Selita & Terrence, who is still filming his movie Think Like A Man, appeared to be in their own world together.
Selita and Terrence partied with a big group of friends--including Estelle at Natasha Bedingfield--at Happy Endings Lounge on the Lower East Side in NYC a few weeks ago. October 20th to be exact. And our source who spotted the group tells TheYBF.com that Selita & Terrence, who is still filming his movie Think Like A Man, appeared to be in their own world together.
They’re told Terrence was getting sexy intimate lap
dances from Selita, who was rocking an uber short mini dress, all night while
they got a little affectionate. All while the rest of the group partied it up
amongst themselves.
And now that Terrence popped up at the 401 Greene Photography & Fashion auction in Soho last night, which Selita hosted, we've got our eye on these two. (pictured above) They made a point to snap pics separately though.
And now that Terrence popped up at the 401 Greene Photography & Fashion auction in Soho last night, which Selita hosted, we've got our eye on these two. (pictured above) They made a point to snap pics separately though.
Terrence recently shot down rumors he was in any type
of relationship with cougar Toni Braxton. And now they may know why....Shout
out to The YBF for the Tip!
2011 MTV European Music Awards: The Show, The Winners
Making for another action-packed year's ceremony, the
2011 MTV European Music Awards have come to a close after a stirring show in
Belfast, Northern Ireland on Sunday (November 6).
With Selena Gomez tending to hosting duties, the big
winner this time around ended up being Lady Gaga, who won four trophies
including Best Song for "Born This Way," as well as Best Video, Best Female and
Biggest Fans.
Held at the Odyssey Arena, other triumphant acts
included Justin Bieber and Katy Perry while performers such as the Red Hot Chili
Peppers, Bruno Mars, Coldplay and LMFAO treated the crowd to energetic stage
efforts.
Other highlights of the night included a tribute to
the late singer Amy Winehouse performed via a touching video tribute by Jessie
J.
Meanwhile, Queen was doted with the Global Icon award
handed out by Miss Perry - with band members Brian May and Roger Taylor joined
by Adam Lambert for a medley including "'The Show Must Go On," "We Will Rock
You" and "We Are The Champions".
With pictures from the show below, the complete list
of winners at the
2011 MTV EMAs are as follows:
Best Song:
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull - On The Floor
Katy Perry - Firework
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Bruno Mars - Grenade
Jennifer Lopez ft. Pitbull - On The Floor
Katy Perry - Firework
WINNER: Lady Gaga - Born
This Way
Best Live:
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
WINNER: Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Lady Gaga
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Pop:
Britney Spears
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
Britney Spears
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Katy Perry
Lady Gaga
Rihanna
Best New:
WINNER: Bruno Mars
Far East Movement
Jessie J
LMFAO
Wiz Khalifa
WINNER: Bruno Mars
Far East Movement
Jessie J
LMFAO
Wiz Khalifa
Best
Female:
Adele
Beyonce
Jennifer Lopez
Katy Perry
WINNER: Lady Gaga
Adele
Beyonce
Jennifer Lopez
Katy Perry
WINNER: Lady Gaga
Best Male:
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Eminem
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Kanye West
Bruno Mars
David Guetta
Eminem
WINNER: Justin Bieber
Kanye West
Best Hip-Hop:
WINNER: Eminem
Lil Wayne
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Pitbull
Snoop Dogg
WINNER: Eminem
Lil Wayne
Jay-Z & Kanye West
Pitbull
Snoop Dogg
Best Rock:
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
WINNER: Linkin Park
Kings of Leon
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Coldplay
Foo Fighters
WINNER: Linkin Park
Kings of Leon
Red Hot Chili Peppers
Best Video:
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
Beyonce - Run The World (Girls)
Justice - Civilization
WINNER: Lady Gaga - Born This Way
Adele - Rolling in the Deep
Beastie Boys - Make Some Noise
Beyonce - Run The World (Girls)
Justice - Civilization
WINNER: Lady Gaga - Born This Way
Best Alternative:
Arcade Fire
Arctic Monkeys
My Chemical Romance
The Strokes
WINNER: Thirty Seconds To Mars
Arcade Fire
Arctic Monkeys
My Chemical Romance
The Strokes
WINNER: Thirty Seconds To Mars
Best World Stage:
Arcade Fire
The Black Eyed Peas
Diddy Dirty Money
Enrique Iglesias
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park
My Chemical Romance
Ozzy Osborne
Snoop DoggWINNER: Thirty Seconds To Mars
Arcade Fire
The Black Eyed Peas
Diddy Dirty Money
Enrique Iglesias
Kings of Leon
Linkin Park
My Chemical Romance
Ozzy Osborne
Snoop DoggWINNER: Thirty Seconds To Mars
Best Push:
Alexis Jordan
Big Time Rush
WINNER: Bruno MarsFar East Movement
Jessie J
Katy B
LMFAO
Neon Trees
Theophilus London
Wiz Khalifa
Alexis Jordan
Big Time Rush
WINNER: Bruno MarsFar East Movement
Jessie J
Katy B
LMFAO
Neon Trees
Theophilus London
Wiz Khalifa
Biggest Fans:
Justin Bieber
WINNER: Lady Gaga
Paramore
Selena Gomez
Thirty Seconds To Mars
Justin Bieber
WINNER: Lady Gaga
Paramore
Selena Gomez
Thirty Seconds To Mars
Best UK & Ireland Act:
WINNER: Adele
Coldplay
Florence and the Machine
Jessie J
Kasabian
WINNER: Adele
Coldplay
Florence and the Machine
Jessie J
Kasabian
Monica Releases Album Cover Art + New Release Date
Monica finally dropped the album cover art for her
upcoming album New Life. In addition to this, she also gave out the new release
date for the album which is now February 21st, 2012 opposed to this month’s
release date. Sources say that the album delay comes as a result of
restructuring the record under the guidance of RCA
Records.
Thankfully, the hot joints Anything (To Find You) and
Until It’s Gone will still be featured on the album. As of now, there is no word
on whether or not Monica will be adding some different producers to the roster
but I’m eager to hear the new music.
What are your thoughts on the new cover art? Are you
ready for Monica’s new album?
BOND GIRL: Naomie Harris SIZZLES At "Skyfall" Photocall With Daniel Craig
Actress Naomie Harris appeared at a photocall for
"Skyfall" the 23rd Bond Film at the Massimo Restaurant & Oyster Bar in
London. She's the newest chick to be a part of the Bond franchise.
The British actress is set to be Bond's ride-or-die
chick (but not necessarily his love interest) on the big screen on November 9,
2012 when the film debuts in the States.
And though folks are very secretive about the film's
deets, it has leaked that Naomie plays a character named "Eve" who becomes the
new Miss Moneypenny (M's secretary).
The original Miss Moneypenny character --back in the
60's--had an infatuation/crush on James, hoping he would marry her. In return,
James flirts with her whenever he visits M's office. She has been known to help
James hide his love affairs with other women. Her character is attractive,
loyal, clever and intelligent.
Also, during the photocall, the women were referred to
as "Bond Ladies" not "Bond Girls."
The entire cast was there for their first pics for the
new film. Naomie posed with Javier Bardem, Berenice Marlohe, Sam Mendes, Judi
Dench, Daniel Craig, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G.
Wilson.
You ready?
Lindsay Lohan Thrown Out of Leo DiCaprio's Party
Lindsay Lohan crashed Leo DiCaprio's party and begged
to be photographed. She was thrown out instead.
Troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan crashed the party for Leonardo DiCaprio's movie "J. Edgar" and made such a scene that she made A-list attendees "uncomfortable."
Lohan, fresh from her Playboy shoot and about to go to jail for probation violations, insisted that she was an invited guest to the party for the Clint Eastwood-directed biopic about legendary FBI director Hoover and talked her way past security at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday night.
Troubled starlet Lindsay Lohan crashed the party for Leonardo DiCaprio's movie "J. Edgar" and made such a scene that she made A-list attendees "uncomfortable."
Lohan, fresh from her Playboy shoot and about to go to jail for probation violations, insisted that she was an invited guest to the party for the Clint Eastwood-directed biopic about legendary FBI director Hoover and talked her way past security at the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday night.
“Lindsay was arguing with the security to let her in, dropping every celebrity’s name to get in," a source said. "She could be heard saying, ‘I have to go and see Leo.' Eventually they let her in, but she made everybody uncomfortable. She was aggressive and random, storming around. She tried to get to Leo, but he was surrounded by his security and a posse of his friends."
The source added, “Clint and Leo and Dustin Lance Black were talking, and Lindsay sent one of her aides over, demanding to get a photo with them, but security shooed them away."
Another spy at the party -- attended by Ron Howard,
Harvey Weinstein, Brett Ratner and actress/producer Christie Cashman -- said
that Lohan kept asking to meet Oscar-winning producer Brian Grazer, who had
already left.
The movie, which is generating considerable Oscar buzz for DiCaprio, opened the AFI Fest at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. It was not clear how Lohan managed to get past AFI security, which sealed off the whole block and would only allow their official limos in.
The movie, which is generating considerable Oscar buzz for DiCaprio, opened the AFI Fest at Grauman’s Chinese Theater. It was not clear how Lohan managed to get past AFI security, which sealed off the whole block and would only allow their official limos in.
Lohan has to turn herself in to jail by Wednesday to serve a 30-day sentence. But this did not stop her from turning up at the Hollywood Roosevelt with her hair and makeup still done up from her earlier Playboy shoot.
Lohan’s representative said, “She did not crash. She
was invited by a guest who attended the event. I am not aware of her asking for
photos with Leo or Clint. She was never asked to leave.”
Representatives for DiCaprio and Grazer declined to
comment.
AND FINALLY FROM “THE CRAZY PEOPLE SHOPPING AT WALMART” FILES
“A Grimace For Grimace”
Dear Grimace, I think your beav is about to fall out.
Please tell your vagina that shorts are not food. Sincerely,
mankind.
SEE YA
LATER!!!
EFREM
EFREM
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