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-I didn’t realize I needed to see the Pitch Perfect cast reunite to perform a new song for charity until I saw it. But I did. I needed it.

Rose McGowan has leveled sexual misconduct allegations against director Alexander Payne, tweeting “You sat me down & played a soft-core porn movie you directed for Showtime under a different name. I still remember your apartment in Silverlake. You are very well-endowed. You left me on a street corner afterwards. I was 15.” In an interview with Variety, she called it a “grooming situation,” saying “I had for years looked at it as a sexual encounter, not understanding what it really was.”

Kanye West and Steve Harvey went to Chick-fil-A. I dislike so many of those words.

-Three senior producers — executive producers Ed Glavin and Kevin Leman and co-executive producer Jonathan Norman — have been ousted from Ellen’s show. According to Variety, the talk show host announced the news on a company call. “DeGeneres was emotional to the point of tears, and apologetic as she addressed more than 200 staffers.” She also told staff she was an introverted personality that likes to have her own space, which may have led to staffers believing she wasn’t nice.

Daniel Dae Kim and Randall Park are teaming up for an Asian American-led heist film for Amazon. Put it in my eyeballs now!

Barack Obama‘s summer playlist includes Canadian artists PARTYNEXTDOOR and Andy Shauf. (I had a 3-month stretch where I listened to Shauf’s “Comfortable” on repeat to put me to sleep.)

-I don’t really know much about actress Charlotte Kirk, but she took down two studio heads so I definitely want to watch the movie about her life! An affair eight years ago with NBCUniversal vice chairman Ron Meyer is the reason behind his abrupt exit this week — and her involvement with Warner Bros chief Kevin Tsujihara led to his ouster last year.

Cuba Gooding Jr. is accused of rape in a new lawsuit. The assault allegedly took place at The Mercer hotel in 2013.

Laurence Fishburne says he hasn’t been asked to be in the fourth Matrix. “No. I have not been invited. Maybe that will make me write another play. I wish them well. I hope it’s great.”

-After a delay, Supernatural’s final seven episodes will begin rolling out in October.

Dan Levy is encouraging everyone to enroll in the University of Alberta’s free 12-lesson course called Indigenous Canada, about which he’ll host a weekly discussion. I signed up!

-Voice actor Stuart Baker isn’t happy about his recent firing from Adult Swim’s Squidbillies. He was ousted after he posted on Facebook that Dolly Parton is a “freak titted, old Southern bimbo” and a “slut” after she came out in support of the Black Lives Matter movement. In a new post, he says “I just hope you assholes are happy you took a good Man and talent down. You succeeded. Be proud that you ruined a person’s life all because of [the] Freak Show called ‘Dolly Parton and BLM.'” Gee, sounds like a real loss.

-Amazon’s apocalyptic Utopia, created and directed by Gone Girl author Gillian Flynn, is set for a Sept 25 debut. It stars John Cusack, Rainn Wilson and Sasha Lane. Watch the new trailer here.

-The trailer for Netflix’s new British romcom The Duchess looks right up my alley.

Susan Sarandon prepares to say goodbye to her family in the Blackbird trailer, costarring Kate Winslet, Rainn Wilson and Mia Wasikowska. I saw this last year at TIFF and it was wildly uneven but there’s a dinner scene that’s stayed with me.

 

Charlize Theron Gets Tough in W

Charlize Theron W

Charlize Theron previews her ass-kicking role in Atomic Blonde in the new issue of W. She talks about the only bar fight she’s ever been in, accidentally punching Teri Hatcher in the face, and getting injured on set.

-There’s a lot of talk today about the scorched-earth interview T.J. Miller gave THR in the wake of his last episode of Silicon Valley. He’s way not enough of a household name to have this kind of attitude. He comes off terribly, takes a few swipes at costar Thomas Middleditch and burns a ton of bridges. Fargo’s Allison Tolman made a good point on Twitter: what would have the response been if an actress made those types of comments? Katherine Heigl was crucified for much less.

Beyoncé and Jay Z’s twins have finally left the hospital.

Brad Pitt is probably not dating Sienna Miller or Elle McPherson. What other attractive, age appropriate blonde can we throw at him?

Courteney Cox says she’s given up on fillers. Hallelujah!

Bruno Mars was looking real sleepy at the BET Awards last night.

-Meanwhile, Chris Brown and Migos reportedly had an altercation after the BET Awards.

Keanu Reeves and Jimmy Fallon playing “Whisper Challenge” led to Jimmy saying “cock” on TV so that’s fun.

-China’s box office rescued Transformers from disaster, continuing a trend of bailouts. The robots-in-disguise sequel collected $69 million in the U.S., a franchise low, but hit $123 million in China, a franchise high there.

-War for the Planet of the Apes is getting really good reviews. Like really, really good. Huh.

-Now that Netflix has started cancelling shows, they just can’t stop. Girlboss is the latest casualty.

-One of Johnny Depp‘s former manager backs up Amber Heard’s accusations against the actor. Well, if a man says it happens I guess everyone can believe her now, right?

-Here are more details about what really went down in the Hans Solo movie. An interesting tidbit: Lucasfilm decided to bring in an acting coach for Alden Ehrenreich when they were not entirely satisfied with the performance (acting coaches are not unusual — bringing one in that late into production is.)

-Gossip Girl alum Penn Badgley will star in Lifetime’s adaptation of Caroline Kepnes‘ You. Oh, this is GOOD casting. He can play creepy yet strangely sympathetic well. Of course, this adaptation is going to live or die by who they cast as the female lead.

-Meanwhile, Penn Badgley and Domino Kirke celebrated their new marriage with another wedding.

-The new season of The Good Place will have a clam chowder fountain, which kind of sounds lovely.

-The writers for the new season of X Files have been revealed: Darin Morgan is back, but sadly no Vince Gilligan and Frank Spotnitz — and no women! Come on.

Idris Elba slays in new preview for Stephen King‘s The Dark Tower.

-The Bellas take their show on the road in first trailer for Pitch Perfect 3.

Chris Brown Spotted Leaving Rihanna’s NYC Hotel

Rihanna and Chris performed together at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.
Rihanna and Chris performed together at the 2007 MTV Video Music Awards.

-Guys, this whole Rihanna and Chris Brown hookup story is getting worse. After reportedly having sex in a club bathroom, they were both spotted at the same hotel. Who else needs a shower?

-I just can’t stop watching this video of Nicki Minaj cussing out Mariah Carey. Just. Can’t. Stop. And they’ve only been working together for 2 weeks!

-In related news, it’s National Mean Girls Day.

-The RPattz/KStew drama seems to be helping the Twilight franchise. Breaking Dawn: Part 2′s pre-sale tickets are outpacing the previous four films.

Cameron Diaz’s butt made the cover of this month’s Esquire.

-I’m kind of loving that Katie Holmes is hanging out with the always-awesome Judy Greer. I really hope Judy ended their coffee date by yelling “And say goodbye to these!

-Meanwhile, to no one’s surprise, Nicole Kidman is shooting down those claims that she’s talked to Katie since the split.

Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi may be a new mom, but that certainly hasn’t gotten in the way of her Instagram posting schedule. After all, priorities!

Nas is sexting ex-wife Kelis. This can only end badly.

-A tabloid has apologized for running a report which suggested that Nic Cage was “stalking” Vanessa Hudgens.

-I heart EW‘s annual reunion issue. Clueless!

-Speaking of reunions, check out The Princess Bride cast.

Britney Spears‘ 4-year-old niece just dressed up like “Baby…One More Time” era Brit-Brit for “celebrity day” at school. That seems totally appropriate.

Lena Dunham says the next season of Girls will be less white (but probably still whiny).

Scott Disick bailed on the infamous Kardashian holiday photo, giving us one less person to mock. I’m pretty sure we’ll still have lots of material to work with, though.

-Want to watch Emma Stone, Kate Winslet, Hugh Jackman, Naomi Watts, Halle Berry, Richard Gere and Anna Farris make sex jokes? Than the Movie 43 trailer is for you! It’s like a really dirty version of Valentine’s Day.

Sarah Jessica Parker looks great on the cover of Elle.

Gwyneth Paltrow wants to produce a musical based on The Go-Go’s. Who does she think she is, James Franco?

-I’m not loving Amanda Seyfriend’s vampy lipstick, especially when compared to Emma Stone‘s classic red lips.

-Yay! Tig Notaro just announced that she’s cancer free. Also, her legendary standup set in which she first announced the cancer news will soon be available.

-Holy crap. Tyler Hanson just welcomed his fifth(!) kid. That’s what you get for being “the cute one.”

-Proof that I might be the lamest person in the world: I’m heading to Spain tomorrow which I CAN’T WAIT for, but I’m also a little sad because I a) won’t be able to hate-Tweet the Gossip Girl premiere live, and b) I’ll have to wait until I’m back to see Pitch Perfect, which I’m already convinced is the most amazing film ever made. Here’s Anna Kendrick and Rebel Wilson interviewing each other about the movie: