?Green Lantern? Premieres In LA

Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively were joined by their co-stars as well as friends and family at the Hollywood premiere of their new film Green Lantern, which opens in theaters tomorrow. Grauman’s Chinese Theater was the site of last night’s affair and the red black carpet was packed with lots of GL fans. Unfortch, tho, [...]

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Jesse James & Kat Von D to Get Married This Summer

Jesse James & Kat Von D to Get Married This Summer

Jesse James and Kat Von D are still very much together and are vehemently denying rumors that they have called off their engagement.

"That is absolutely not true," James, 42, told People.com Thursday, "We're still going strong. Things are completely good with us." 

"That's the furthest thing from the truth," added Von D.

In fact, the motorcycle man and the L.A. Ink star, 29, are going full speed ahead with their wedding plans! "That day can't come soon enough!" James said, adding that he and Von D are planning on tying the knot this summer on the one-year anniversary of when they started dating.

"Everything is on track," James says. "I am absolutely more in love today than I was a year ago. She's the one for me." 

These two certainly aren't waiting for the honeymoon period to be over before they take the plunge. We're hoping their love story doesn't end the same way James and Sandra Bullock's saga did. But, since he's already told the world that Von D is "100% better" in bed than his ex, maybe his sexual hunger is finally satisfied.

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Ryan Gosling Carries His Big Dog George on a Trip Out of Town

Ryan Gosling had his dog, George, in his arms at LAX last night. He headed out of town with his furry best friend and his assistant after attending the premiere of Drive during the LA Film Festival yesterday. Ryan's costar Christina Hendricks was on hand for the event, though his other leading lady, Carey Mulligan, couldn't make the West Coast trip since she's busy performing in the off-Broadway play Through a Glass Darkly in NYC. Ryan also handled press duties without Carey at the Cannes Film Festival, but he'll soon switch gears to promote his other project, Crazy, Stupid, Love. He stars in the romantic comedy with Emma Stone and Steve Carell, and the threesome took the stage at the MTV Movie Awards to kick off promotions for the movie ahead of its July release.

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Khloe, Lamar, Kim and Kris: Las Vegas Birthday Celebration!

Getting the celebrations underway a bit prematurely, Khloe Kardashian celebrated her 27th birthday (she turns 27 on June 27th) in Las Vegas, Nevada on Friday night (June 17).

Joined by hubby Lamar Odom, along with sister Kim and her fiance Kris Humphries, the group kicked things off by dining at Sugar Factory American Brasserie at Paris Las Vegas.

Once finished up with their meals, the Kardashian ladies and their basketball playing beaus headed over to Chateau Nightclub and Gardens for a night of reveling - with Khloe being presented with an intricately designed birthday cake.

Tweeting about the fun-filled evening, Khloe happily wrote, "I love having a pre-bday party!!!!! 10 more days until I'm really an old lady..."

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Lady Gaga's 'Edge Of Glory': A Pop-Culture Cheat Sheet

In her newest video, Gaga pays homage to classic clips of the 1980s.
By James Montgomery


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The first thing that strikes you about Lady Gaga's "The Edge of Glory" video is the fact that it's steeped in the rich, gauzy traditions of classic pop clips and noticeably missing any of the allegories, agendas or, uh, afterbirth of her previous work.

Simply put, "Edge" is an homage to an entire genre of videos that has since gone by the wayside — namely, the eternally soft-focused, ethereal mini-movies of the 1980s, (mostly) pop productions that reimagined cityscapes as dream-like fantasy worlds, where the just-wet streets shone like mirrors, the manholes frothed with steam and no piece of fabric was left un-billowed. These were decidedly big-budget, unapologetically Hollywood things, shot on studio backlots, glowing with million-dollar lighting budgets and given extra grandeur thanks to sweeping, soaring crane shots. They made no attempt to portray reality as anything of the sort — because, much like the songs they accompanied, there was rebellion in that fantasy — or of hiding their excesses. And, not surprisingly, as the decade came to a close, and earnestness began to reign supreme, they slowly disappeared (surely, their big budgets didn't help their fate either).

But with her new clip, Gaga resurrects the epic videos of the '80s once again. And, seemingly, all at once. There truly are too many nods to the classics to list individually, and really, that's beside the point. With "The Edge of Glory," LG is paying tribute not to individual artists, but to an entire genre. Still, there are some whose influence stands above the rest, and we've combined them into one handy cheat sheet. Of course, in keeping with her tradition, not all of them come from the 1980s. Because if there's anything Lady Gaga has proven, it's that she refuses to be fenced in. Here's our list:

Bonnie Tyler: Welsh-born belter whose better-known videos (like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "Holding Out for a Hero") practically set the standard for the fantastical pop videos of the 1980s. Soft focus, arching crane shots, achingly staged lighting — they're all there, and they're all on display in "Edge of Glory" too.

Blondie, "Rapture": One of the earliest examples of the ethereal '80s (it was released in 1981), the video follows Debbie Harry on a dream-like traipse through the streets of New York City, complete with guest appearances by Fab Five Freddy and a shuffling Uncle Sam (to name just a few). It makes no sense, because it's not supposed to.

Cyndi Lauper: Gaga's good friend and, along with Madonna, perhaps the premier '80s video star, Lauper's classics — be they the good-natured rebellion of "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" or the moody, arty "True Colors" — both seem like spiritual successors to "Edge."

"Fame": Epochal tale of performing-arts students living and loving in NYC during the early '80s, it's spirit and style have long influenced Gaga's work. With its dance moves and dreamy, freedom-in-the-streets scenes, "Edge" is perhaps the best example of that.

"Flashdance": Prototypical "girl finds escape in dance" film from 1983, it stars Jennifer Beals as a steelworker/dancer who dreams of a better life. Not only are the same sentiments echoed in "Edge," but Gaga pays tribute to the film's most memorable scene — where Beals reclines in a chair and is doused in water — by striking a similar pose outside her apartment building.

George Michael: Before he became known for his various, uh, exploits, Michael was the biggest British pop star of the 1980s, and as such, he churned out some appropriately huge music videos. Two of his biggest — "Father Figure" and "Careless Whisper" — seem to have influenced Gaga with their gauzy, steamy portrayals of late-night life in the big city and, in the case of "Whisper," that balls-out sax wailing.

Michael Jackson: You can't write anything about videos from the 1980s without mentioning MJ, who took the art form to rarely duplicated heights. Usually, his clips were fantastical things, but occasionally, he also got gritty, and it's those moments (videos like "The Way You Make Me Feel" and "Billie Jean") that seem to have stuck in Gaga's mind.

"Newsies": The 1992 Disney musical is most notable for its initial "flop" status and its subsequent rebirth as a cult classic. It tells the story of newsboys on strike in New York City, and in classic scenes like Christian Bale's performance of the song "Santa Fe," it takes that struggle to the twisting fire escapes of the city. Sort of like "Edge of Glory," really.

"Rent": Broadway retelling of Puccini's "La bohème," set in the Lower East Side in the early 1990s. As some have noted, Lady Gaga seems to be paying tribute to the choreography of one particular number ("Out Tonight") as she dances on the fire escape.

"West Side Story": One of the best-loved Broadway musicals of all time, "Story" was remade as a film in 1961 and went on to win a whopping 10 Oscars, including Best Picture. As you can expect, there are plenty of street scenes and fire escapes in both the film and the stage show, but perhaps the most famous is "Tonight," where the story's star-crossed lovers profess their love for one another high above the city. Sure, Maria never tears off her Versace silk, but you seemingly cannot film a scene on a fire escape without recalling this classic, and, in "Edge," there's certainly a lot of the former.

Did we miss any influences? Let us know in the comments below!

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Amber Portwood Says Suicide Attempt Was "Wonderful": Report

Amber Portwood Says Suicide Attempt Was "Wonderful": Report

Teen Mom star Amber Portwood survived her attempted suicide on Tuesday -- but even though she's alive, it sounds like she's still not well. According to a secondhand report from a source close to her on-again-off-again boyfriend Gary Shirley, 21-year-old Portwood tried to kill herself after she and Shirley had an argument -- and then told him in the hospital that her suicide attempt had felt "euphoric" and "wonderful."

The source close to Shirley (who is the father of Portwood's 2-year-old daughter Leah) reportedly told Life & Style that the incident began when a furious Amber called Gary on Wednesday morning.

"She said she was mad because he cheated on her, but he thinks that was just (an excuse) to pick a fight with him, because it happened two years ago," says the source. "She said she was so upset, she was going to kill herself."

The source says that Shirley, who has heard her make this threat before, told her to go ahead, and Amber told her that he could find her body in the garage with a rope around her neck. Then she reportedly hung up. Shirley, now frightened, texted her multiple times, but she didn't respond.

Shirley then asked his mother to check on Portwood. She arrived at Portwood's house, found the door locked, and called the police. When the landlord let them in, the police found Portwood with a rope around her neck. At the hospital, she claimed that she had taken "a cocktail of pills."

But that's not the most disturbing thing Portwood revealed. According to the magazine's source, Portwood told Shirley at the hospital that trying to kill herself "was the best feeling."

"I love the way it made me feel," Portwood allegedly told her shocked boyfriend. "It was euphoric. It was wonderful."

The source says that the comment made Shirley "feel like trash -- to be standing there with the mother of his child, who just attempted suicide." The couple fought and Shirley left her at the hospital.

Why would she say such a thing -- assuming she did say what Life & Style has reported (none of the magazine's info has been confirmed)? It sounds like Amber's mental health may be precarious at the moment. Portwood has admitted that she has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder. But in a conversation with People last summer, the young mother questioned that diagnosis and admitted that she doesn't always take her medication. With last week's court hearing on her mind (Portwood struck a plea deal to avoid jail time for domestic battery), a young child to take care of, and a history of depression, Portwood may have found relief in the idea of escaping it all. Sadly, in Portwood's case, suicide would also mean abandoning a very young child. It sounds like she needs some serious counseling and medication, for both her own sake and her daughter's. We really hope she's getting it.

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Breakfast Links: Britney Spears Brings the Sexy in Sacramento Tour Opener

? Britney Spears brings the sexy in Sacramento tour opener (Celebuzz) ? Reese Witherspoon dresses up overseas for Avon (PopSugar) ? Claire Danes & Hugh Dancy take a Soho stroll (JustJared) ? Christina Aguilera makes bank on The Voice (PopEater) ? Dressed down Kate Middleton hits the shops (RadarOnline)

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J.K. Rowling Announces Something Called ?Pottermore?

Author JK Rowling sent Harry Potter fans into a TIZZY yesterday with the launch of a new website called Pottermore. Altho there is absolute NO official information about the site, it has been sniffed out that Pottermore may become a sort of official online portal for Harry Potter fans. A representative for Rowling insists that [...]

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Angelina Jolie Visits Syrian Refugees


Ever the humanitarian and spreader of goodwill, Angelina Jolie traveled to Turkey to visit thousands of Syrian refugees amid the unrest in that nation, and as part of her duties as an ambassador for the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees.

To commemorate World Refugee day June 20, Jolie and the UNHCR are calling attention to the realities of war and terror and how they affect families.

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Angelina Jolie: From the red carpet to the front lines.

"Every day, thousands of people run from war, persecution and terror," she says.

"Even one is too many. One family forced to flee is too many. One child growing up in a camp is too many. One refugee without hope is too many."

Jolie made the trip from Malta, where she is staying along with partner Brad Pitt and their six children as he films his next movie, to Turkey.

As always, we applaud her humanitarian efforts.

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