Beyoncé - "Schoolin' Life"

J.R. Taylor Choreography

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Charlize Theron (Getty Images)Charlize Theron has been single since splitting from long-term boyfriend Stuart Townsend earlier this year, and she's offered to attend a Los Angeles Lakers basketball game with the highest bidder at a New York auction.

A source who attended the Charlize Theron Africa Outreach Project dinner and auction at the Darby Restaurant told gossip website Just Jared: “All the men in the room were doubling the bids on the courtside Lakers tickets if Charlize attended the game with them. She agreed to attend for $20,000.”

The actress launched her charity -- which aims to create safer and healthier lives for at-risk children and communities in South Africa, especially those affected by HIV and Aids -- in 2007.
Charlize’s close pal Liv Tyler attended the event to see her friend being auctioned off for charity.

Other celebrities who attended included actor Jon Hamm and his girlfriend Jennifer Westfeldt, James Blunt’s former girlfriend Petra Nemcova and fellow model Irina Shayk, while Johnny Knoxville brought his new wife Naomi Nelson.

Charlize took a break from movies last year to focus on her Africa Outreach Project but is currently filming Young Adults with Jason Reitman in New York.

Talk show host Jimmy Fallon channels his inner Justin Bieber in a sketch from “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon,” appropriately titled “Reflections with Justin Bieber.” Rocking the teen sensation’s signature swoop, the Biebs impersonator gets a Kinect for the holidays, talks about economic policy, and receives a phone call from Pharrell Williams, who makes a cameo to bust a few dance moves. Share in the laughs by watching the pensive clip below.

Mary J. Blige paid a visit to the “Today” show earlier this morning to promote her new fragrance My Life. Clad in a black overcoat, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul spoke on how her perfume sold 60,000 bottles in six hours on HSN and how a dollar of every purchase goes to her FFAWN foundation to better women.

“Educating them, empowering them, and encouraging them,” said Mary of her intentions. “Giving them a second chance, whether they be young or old. You have some people give up in life. I was one of those women who gave up, and I just want to be one of those women to reach out and show women that if I can do it, we all can do it.”

MJB also provided an update on the status of the oft-delayed Nina Simone biopic in which she stars. “They keep pushing it back. It’s not my fault. I’m ready,” she told hosts Kathie Lee and Hoda Kotb. “I went to the acting class, I learned ‘Ne Me Quitte Pas.’ I know all French, whatever—so I’m doing my job.”

R. Kelly made a rare TV appearance for the first of a two-night gig on “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.” Kellz, looking dapper in a bow tie, blazer, and dark-framed glasses, commanded the stage with his soaring rendition of “When a Woman Loves,” picking up the pace midway with an upbeat remix of the tune from his soulful album Love Letter, arriving next week. In case you forgot, remind yourself who put the R in R&B.


 Venue owners coast-to-coast are cheering as the first dates for Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" tour go on sale.


The country star sold out two shows at L.A.'s Staples Center in two minutes, while her June 25 stop at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. (capacity: 68,000) filled within five minutes.
Seven more sell-outs followed, all on the heels of a record-breaking run for her third album "Speak Now," which sold over a million copies in its first week out.
The high demand for Swift's tour prompted venues to add additional shows, including two atStaples on August 27 and 28. The full Messina Group/AEG tour runs for 90 shows in 19 countries, starting February 9 in Singapore. A full list of tour dates appears on Swift's official website.

Nicki Minaj was feeling shades of blue and green during her appearance on Monday’s “Lopez Tonight.” The multi-colored-haired Barbie tells the talk show host what she did on her day off, how it felt to getting patted on the ass by Regis Philbin aka Reggie Bear, and introduces her newest alter-ego Rosa (pronounced Rrrrrosa). George also presents her with a gift to protect her most famous asset. Plus, she performs her next Pink Friday single “Moment 4 Life.”


Michael Jackson (Getty Images)Two items from Michael Jackson's 'Bad' tour in the 1980s have sold in an auction: a fedora, which sold for $72,000, and a glove, which reached $330,000.

Additionally, a jacket signed by the "Thriller" hitmaker was bought for $96,000.

While the Michael Jackson collection -- featuring over 100 items from the star’s life and career including a custom-made costume for his friend and companion Bubbles the chimp -- took center stage at the auction in Beverly Hills, a number of other items generated huge interest at the sale.

Late Beatles legend John Lennon’s gold-braided military jacket, which was made famous in an iconic 1966 Life magazine photo shoot, reached $240,000, exceeding its estimated worth of $150,000.

An X-ray of Albert Einstein's brain went for $38,750, while a pair of Marilyn Monroe's empty prescription bottles sold for $18,750

Monday, December 6, 2010

Usher, Justin Timberlake, Janelle Monae and Lady Gaga are now allowed to tweet to their hearts content. Alicia Keys’ morbid Buy Life fundraiser, the one that “killed off” many celebrities’ digital lives until $1 million was raised, was off to a very slow start — apparently, many people would rather the Kardashians didn’t tweet — but thanks to a billionaire donating $500,000, they have reached their goal. Did you guys miss Gaga’s words of wisdom to her little monsters, or did you barely notice a change in your Twitter feed?

Kathy Griffin, who just turned 50, stood up fearlessly in front of troops at a San Diego marine base wearing only a camouflage bikini and an ammo belt.

And, boy, did she work for that bod.

Griffin, who was entertaining the troops as host of Sunday's VH1 Divas Salute The Troops at the Miramar Marine base in San Diego, tells  DIDNTINVITEME her killer abs didn't come easy.

"First of all, I work a lot," Griffin says. "Running around onstage making fun of celebrities is a workout in itself!"

But it takes a bit more to maintain her figure, she admits.

"Second, I 'werk!' At 50, my body can't handle the junk food or sporadic work outs like when in was younger," she says. "I eat much healthier. I work out with a trainer & hike or jog a few times a week."

Oprah Winfrey (Getty Images)Oprah Winfrey was one of five celebrities -- along with Sir Paul McCartney, country singer Merle Haggard, Broadway composer Jerry Herman and dancer Bill T. Jones -- honored at the 33rd Kennedy Center Honors at the White House last night.

Oprah and Paul held hands on stage as President Barack Obama addressed the crowd, saying the recipients had “given the nation the extraordinary gift of the arts.”

He added: “Although the honourees on this stage each possess a staggering amount of talent, the truth is, they aren't being recognized tonight simply because of their careers as great lyricists or songwriters or dancers or entertainers.

“Instead, they're being honored for their unique ability to bring us closer together and to capture something larger about who we are -- not just as Americans, but as human beings.”

No Doubt performed the Beatles’ track "Hello, Goodbye" while stars such as Julia Roberts,Claire Danes, Steven Tyler, Angela Lansbury and Sidney Poitier attended the star-studded evening.

After Oprah received the award at the Kennedy Centre Honors, comedian Chris Rock joked "No one deserves this award more than Oprah Winfrey, but no one needs it less.”

Kelsey Grammar is going for his 4th round of marriage! The 55-year-old actor popped the question to his 29-year-old girlfriend Kayte Walsh a while ago, and his rep confirmed the good news today.

Kelsey Grammar and Kayte Walsh (Getty)"They never really announced it, they are very happy and very much in love," the publicist, Stan Rosenfeld, said (via Huffington Post.)

The two have been through a lot in the past year, as they announced Kayte was pregnant in August only to have to break the news that she suffered a miscarriage in the fall. 

It might be a while before these two get down the aisle, however, as Grammar's third marriage to Camille Donatacci is still being dissolved. They began divorce proceedings in July, and the paperwork is still being finalized. 

Kandi Burruss looks pretty in purple in the video for “Haven’t Loved Right,” a ballad off her upcoming album Kandi Koated (Dec. 14). The clip, dedicted to the memory of her ex-fiancé A.J. Jewell, shows the “Real Housewife of Atlanta” singing from the heart against a black background, clutching a mic stand and looking sexy in a purple tube dress, chunky jewel earrings, and silver bracelets. Watch the singer bare her soul in the vid below.

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T-Pain - "This Instant"

Kim Kardashian was spotted out in LA wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin Misfit sandals ($1,425 seen below in black). This suede platform open toe sandal features a 150mm heel and a wrap-around buckled ankle strap with tassel detailing. She was also carrying a Christian Louboutin Kathena leopard Pony clutch ($1,795) from the Fall/Winter 2010 Collection.



Britney Spears celebrated a very happy long birthday weekend with boyfriend Jason Trawick during a romantic trip to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

"When they landed, she got to the [private] villa and was blown away," a source tells our friends over @PEOPLE of the couple, who arrived on Dec. 2, Spears's 29th birthday. "Jason had arranged a red velvet cake for her birthday."

Last week, Spears's camp denied a tabloid report that Trawick "beat on" the pop star. And their intimate getaway, which included a private chef and a fridge stocked with fresh fruit, seemed to prove their point.

"They suntanned and did a lot of relaxing and decompressing," says the source. "They seemed very much in love. "

Indeed, a source close to Spears told our friends over @PEOPLE last week that "the couple's relationship is better [than ever]. Britney and Jason lately have been very happy together."

Christina Milian spent her first holiday season with her daughter Violet Nash in New York City. The lady in red was there to promote ABC Family’s “25 Days of Christmas” at Rock Center Café in Rockefeller Center earlier today. Her made-for-TV movie Christmas Cupid, co-starring Chad Michael Murray and Ashley Benson, will premiere December 12 on the network. The night before, the sexy mama partied at Greenhouse nightclub with “The Hills” star Stephanie Pratt.

Christina promises that her oft-delayed fourth album, previously titled Elope, will arrive next year. “I think I always say that, but this time I mean it,” she said. “I just had to find some time to revamp and regroup everything for what this new album’s gonna be. It’s gonna be fun, it’s gonna be sexy, it’s gonna be everything that embodies what has happened in my life, but of course in the most fun manner.”

It may be on past her bedtime, but that's not going to stop Hollywood prodigy Willow Smith from whipping her hair at Dick Clark's annual New Year's Eve bash.

Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve has revealed its top guests to DIDNTINVITEME, and they include La Roux, Ne-Yo and Natasha Bedingfield, in addition to Will and Jada Pinkett Smith's 10-year-old daughter.

Millions tune in every year to watch the iconic ball drop. Clark, 81, has served as producer and host of the ABC broadcast nearly every New Year's Eve since 1972.

Thursday's incident that got him kicked off a New York to Kentucky flight has come back to bite Josh Duhamel in the BlackBerry.

"I've learned that it's best to always turn them off," the actor, 38, said of his electronic device, which he reportedly was asked by a flight attendant to switch off when the plane was on the LaGuardia Airport runway. When he didn't, despite multiple requests, the plane turned back to the gate and he was removed.

Speaking to Access Hollywood, Duhamel admitted that the experience was "not my favorite moment."

But that's behind him now. "I'm good," he said. "Lesson learned."

With his wife, Fergie, in London for a Black Eyes Peas concert on Saturday, Duhamel made his comments at Sunday's TREVOR Live benefit at the Hollywood Palladium. The Trevor Project honors individuals and corporations for their positive commitment to increase visibility and understanding of the LGBTQ community.

Asked if he had been bullied as a youngster, Duhamel said that he was. "I think a lot more people do than we realize. I was a gangly kid, who was kind of, you know, awkward," he said. "I can definitely understand it."

Diddy-Dirty Money’s Last Train to Paris made a stop at “Saturday Night Live” for two performances leading up to the group’s album release on December 14. Diddy, Dawn, and Kalenna performed their Alex Da Kid-produced single “Coming Home” and the Swizz Beatz-assisted “Ass on the Floor.” Watch them shake up late night below.

Katy Perry performing live at the KIIS FM Jingle Ball 2010 concert at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles, CA. I see you Brandee!!!!!


Willow Smith popped out of a Christmas gift box and put on quite a show last night at the LA Live 2010 holiday tree lighting at Nokia Plaza. The 10-year-old whipped her candy cane hair back and forth while dancers dressed as wind-up toys rocked out. Willow's parents Will and Jada cheered her on from the audience. 

Willow Smith (Bauer Griffin)Willow really got everyone in the Christmas spirit with her jam, even though it wasn't as holiday-oriented as the evening's other performances. No one seemed to mind, though -- after all, everyone needs to really up their swagger this time of year.

Willow tweeted after the show: "Had so much fun at L.A Live's Tree Lighting!! Thanks to everyone who came out and whipped their hair (: You guys were awesome!"

Other stars took the stage last night, too, like legend Stevie Wonder, the Plain White T's and even Jersey Shore's Pauly D had a piece of the action. The event also marked the opening of the outdoor ice rink, so Olympic gold medalist Evan Lysacek made the first laps around the ice to kick things off.

T.I. takes ‘em to church—literally—on “No Mercy,” the title track from his seventh album, in stores Tuesday. Tip teams with The-Dream in the house of worship as he tells the tale of those who would rather see him fail than succeed. Watch his harsh reality unfold in the video below.



Nicki Minaj performed at VH1 Divas Salute the Troops wearing a pair of Christian Louboutin Change of the Guard Sandals (seen below in pink, $1,665). These sandals were created for the Spring/Summer 2011 Collection and take design cues from the Fall 2010 Misfit sandals. They feature suede, hanging fringe detail, peep toe, platform, straps, and the signature red bottom sole.

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Jamie Foxx kisses and makes up on the set of his video for “Fall for Your Type,” the lead single off his fourth album Best Night of My Life (Dec. 21). The Chris Robinson-directed clip shows Foxx going through the ups and downs that come with being in a relationship, with the Oscar winner showing off his acting skills alongside his sexy co-star. Get an advance look at the Drake-assisted vid by checking the pics below.

Days after she underwent surgery, Aretha Franklin got a special visitor: Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Jackson told The Detroit News that the singer is "recovering" and in high spirits. He did not say what Franklin, 68, is ailing from.

"She's doing very well. She's very prayerful. She's a woman full of deep religious faith," he added.

Although her rep has not revealed what kind of surgery Franklin had, the procedure has been described as "highly successful.

"I had superb doctors and nurses whom were blessed by all the prayers of the city and the country," the singer said on Thursday.