Bart Simpson: Scientology Recruiter?
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Television, Legal Issues,
Tonight, Bart Simpson is the subject of controversy…and it was for something he actually didn’t do.
Nancy Cartwright, the woman behind the iconic cartoon character, recently used her talents for something not exactly sanctioned by FOX. In the clip above, the long-time Scientologist lent her voice - and Bart’s - in an automated call used to promote a Scientology event.
“This is not authorized by us,” Simpsons executive producer Al Jean told the Hollywood Reporter. “The Simpsons does not, and never has, endorsed any religion, philosophy or system of beliefs any more profound than Butterfinger bars.”
It’s not known what actions, if any, the network may take against Cartwright or the organization at this time.
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| The Hollywood Reporter
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Contest: Mophie Juice Pack 3G giveaway
Posted by Andru Edwards Categories: Accessories, Apple, Smartphones, Features,
We hit you with our Mophie Juice Pack 3G review a couple of months ago, and even did a Juice Pack 3G video. Since then, we’ve continued enjoying how free we feel with the Juice Pack powering our iPhone 3G while we are out and about. Worries of a dead battery have all but disappeared, and that’s with Push mail, calendars, and contacts running.
Now we want one of you to be able to share in that experience, which is why we are giving away a Mophie Juice Pack to one Gear Live reader. Since it’s an iPhone accessory, we figured we would center the competition around that. Here are the rules:
Here’s how to enter to win:
- If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Gear Live account
- If you don’t have one already, sign up for a Twitter account
- Add the Gear Live Twitter account to your follow list
- On Twitter, post a tweet about out contest and link to this page. In the tweet, include the phrase “#gearlive”.
- Once that is done, leave a comment here in this post with a direct link back to your Tweet, and also let us know what your favorite iPhone app is. Be sure you are signed in to your Gear Live account before you leave the comment.
Here’s an example of an appropriate Twitter entry:
“Entering to win a Mophie Juice Pack 3G from #gearlive http://jvu.qlnk.net/”
Now, as to the actual contest dates. The contest starts today, January 28th. You have until 11:59 PM PST on February 4th to enter your comments here on this post. We will then announce our winner, chosen randomly out of all valid entrants and bonus points, on February 5th. Good luck to all, and remember, this contest is only open to residents of the United States and Canada.
Joaquin Phoenix the Rapper: Just a PR Stunt?
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Rumors,
When Academy Award nominee Joaquin Phoenix announced his retirement from film, the news came as a bit of a shock. When he further stated that he’d be eschewing screen fame for the music industry, it was quite a surprise.
But when we heard him perform, everyone began to wonder if perhaps Phoenix wasn’t as serious as he originally sounded in his statement. Surely a guy with his acting chops can’t hope to survive on bad raps!
Now, new rumors are coming to light in this odd little acting/rapping melodrama. Some say Phoenix is working with Casey Affleck on a documentary which films the actor’s odd behavior (including his Las Vegas performance, which ended with Phoenix falling off the stage).
A source with no name told EW very plainly that Phoenix himself stated, “It’s a put-on.” As in, one big hoax.
Is it?
Read More | Popeater
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes were spotted leaving the Ivy restaurant in L.A. recently. The gossip started when the happy husband put his hand on his wife’s belly. Today, everyone is convinced it can only mean one thing: there’s another baby on the way.
The rep for Katie Holmes reports that the brunette actress is not expecting, but unnamed sources cited by OK! Magazine seem to think this is moot. “Tom would love to have another baby!” One insider is quoted as saying.
A different “insider” says of Tom Cruise, “He’d be happy to have another girl. Katie feels the same.”
Read More | OK! Magazine
New Pictures of the Jolie-Pitt Twins
Posted by Veronica Santiago Categories: Movies, Celebrity Babies,
Just days after a double-loss at the SAG Awards, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie did what they do best: leave town.
The entire Jolie-Pitt clan arrived at the Narita International Airport Tuesday for a Japanese Benjamin Button event. Although various family members - including the six-month-old twins - have been pictured in both People and W magazine, it’s the first time all seven were seen out in public at the same time.
Shortly after Knox and Vivienne were born, Brad said the newborns were following along gender lines. “Viv is proving to resemble Ange in spirit, attitude and physicality… And Knox, he’s a bit of me.” Now, based on the matching caps, father and son are also starting to dress alike.
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Read More | Us Magazine
Sanjaya Malakar, the Author
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Music, Television, Where Are They Now?,
During his time on American Idol’s sixth season, Sanjaya Malakar enjoyed a unique sort of fame. His biggest critics said he couldn’t sing a lick - but nothing could sway his fans from their die-hard devotion. He made waves with his changing hairdo and seemingly against-the-odds run on the show…but does Malakar have a few waves to make for the series yet?
“I realized that I had a story that no other past contestant has said,” Sanjaya Malakar recently told Access Hollywood.
The realization led him to pen the autobiographical Dancing To The Music In My Head, which will offer a behind-the-scenes look at the world of Idol, told from Malakar’s point of view. A companion CD of the same name will be released at the same time.
Read More | MSNBC
Ringwald Takes on New Role: Mother of Twins
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Television, Celebrity Babies, Pregnancies,
Molly Ringwald recently announced to People that she and husband Panio Gianopoulos are expecting twins, due to be born in August.
Ringwald, 40, first came to fame as the pretty teen in a few iconic John Hughes films before moving to France to continue her movie career there. The red-headed actress recently came to the attention of a whole new audience via The Secret Life of the American Teenager, in which Ringwald plays mom Anne Juergens. Currently, the actress has a daughter, Mathila Ereni, 5.
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Read More | MSNBC
Although most royal watchers believe Prince William is heading down the road to marriage, his younger brother has just taken one large step back. After 5 years with Chelsy Davy, Prince Harry is once again a single man.
The break-up comes just weeks after the two vacationed together in Mauritius. Friends were reportedly made aware of the split when Chelsy, of all things, changed her relationship status in Facebook. (That’s the quick way to go about it.
Click to continue reading Prince Harry and Chelsy Davy Break Up
Read More | Daily Mail
Vatican City, home to the Pope and seat of the Holy Roman Empire, has launched it’s very own YouTube channel. Many of those in the media say this is as good as an endorsement from His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI.
You can read all the press releases and view the videos here.
Google managing director of European sales and media solutions, Henrique de Castro, was in Vatican City for the announcement of the agreement between the search engine and the Holy See.
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Read More | Variety
Tom Hanks Clarifies Controversial Comment
Posted by K.C. Morgan Categories: Movies, Television, Rumors,
During last week’s premiere of the HBO series Big Love, Tom Hanks had a few choice words for the Mormons of the world.
Hanks is one of the executive producers of Big Love, a scripted series which showcases a family of polygamists (who are also Mormon). TLC did the same thing, only theirs was a reality show - and never quite managed the success HBO’s project has found.
While at the premiere of the new season, Hands spoke out against “Prop-8,” which is properly called Proposition 8. This law was proposed in California - and passed - to ban same-sex marriage. The passing of the law stunned much of Hollywood, and many stars have spoken out against Prop-8 as a result. Even though the deal is done, they’re still talking. And so’s Hanks.
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Read More | MSNBC
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