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Lady Gaga Calls Out Perez Hilton For 'Stalking' Her

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Something odd appeared to be going on at Lady Gaga's apartment Sunday.

In a series of posts, a Twitter user claimed that gossip blogger Perez Hilton was scoping out Gaga's building in New York.

Gaga hopped on the social media site a bit later to ask if what her fan said was true, before launching into a Twitter tirade against Hilton -- and anyone else that harasses her. (Though she apparently wasn't at her apartment at the time, she noted that building management confirmed Hilton was on the premises.)

It wasn't too long ago that Gaga and Hilton were best buds. The pair apparently had a falling out after Hilton allegedly sent the "Applause" singer a photo of her in a wheelchair with a snarky message after her hip accident. Gaga later took to Twitter to vent her frustrations and publicly slammed her former friend.

Hilton has yet to respond to Gaga's gripes on Twitter.


Police Presence At 'The Butler' Screening Causes Major Controversy

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The Regal Cinemas Majestic Stadium movie theater in Silver Spring, Md. is in hot water after reports that the theater ordered an abnormally heavy level of police presence at a weekend screening of "Lee Daniels' The Butler."

A woman named Tiffany Flowers took to Twitter on Sunday to express her "utter disgust" at the treatment of movie-goers and to speak out against the police activity that seemed to be confined to the showing of "The Butler." She explained that the movie theater required patrons' tickets to be checked twice before they were allowed to enter the theater, where they were then met by a police officer who was directing their moves.

Flowers went on to add that armed guards faced the crowd as the movie played, before insinuating that the security choice was made because the movie drew a largely black crowd. "The almost entirely black audience of 'The Butler' was subjected to watching the film while armed guards faced the audience," Flowers wrote on Twitter. "Why?"

"Lee Daniels' The Butler," which tells the story of former White House butler Eugene Allen, performed well at the box office this weekend. The star-studded film brought in $25 million at 2,933 theaters.

While representatives at the Regal Cinemas Majestic Stadium did not deny the incident in a phone call with HuffPost Entertainment, they would not give an official comment on the police presence. Calls to Regal Entertainment Group were not immediately returned.

Check out Flowers' tweets on the situation below.

Jaime King's Star-Studded Baby Shower

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Jaime King celebrated her baby shower over the weekend with a "Star Wars"-themed bash.

The "Hart of Dixie" star, 34, who's expecting her first child with husband Kyle Newman, partied with her closest friends and family at the event, which brought out celebrities including her co-stars Rachel Bilson and Wilson Bethel, as well as Jessica Alba, Selma Blair, Ashley Madekwe and her husband Iddo Goldberg and fellow expectant parents Teresa Palmer and fiance Mark Webber.

The guests attended a brunch at Soho House in West Hollywood on Saturday (Aug. 17) and enjoyed a "Star Wars"-decorated cake for dessert.

May the force be with you in these coming weeks, Jaime and Kyle.

Greg White: We're All Cheerleaders

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It's my sobriety birthday and the day Lindsay Lohan sits down on national TV with Saint Oprah to talk about her struggle to stay sober.

One of the reasons I don't pop out of a cake celebrating this day is that I run the risk, like every other addict, of falling off my high horse wagon if I don't watch where I'm walking as I take the twelve steps. They aren't easy and Lindsay does them in the highest of heels -- the public.

I applaud actress Kristen Johnston for having the guts to openly talk about her struggle. It helps me, it helps others, and she'll tell you it helps her. But if we fall, please don't jump on us like lions on a zebra kill.

We all live in glass houses, and some are shaped like easy to throw bottles. Lindsay isn't a fictitious character, she's a live person who makes mistakes. I'd rather buy a ticket to see her in a hit film than wonder who's going to play her in the Lifetime movie. Let's all wish her well and watch her thrive and succeed. Let's not shake our head if she stumbles and later regret not supporting her -- it's not a crazy idea.

What is nuts to me is Bill Clinton suggesting last week that all of America should become vegan. If I have to give meat and dairy up in addition to alcohol I am one step away from being a Breatharian. President Clinton runs a risk going public with his diet. Sure he's going to add years to his life and possibly help others, but if he slips and slides a burger in his mouth the world will point it's Aha! finger.

Instead, cheer for Bill. Cheer for Lindsay. And with the same prayer that I continue on the straight path, I sincerely hope we all make it.

Man Found Dead At 'Grease' Singer's Fla. Home

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JUPITER, Fla. — Authorities say a man has been found dead from a gunshot wound inside a South Florida home owned by singer Olivia Newton-John and her husband.

Jupiter police Sgt. Scott Pascarella said Monday that the victim is a 42-year-old man who didn't live there and wasn't related to the residents. Pascarella says the victim had permission to be at the home but wasn't staying there.

Initial media reports listed the death as a suicide, but Pascarella said it's classified as a death investigation. He didn't say whether foul play was involved.

The Palm Beach Post () reports construction was being done on the home. http://tinyurl.com/m8nr9mp

No other details were released. Calls to the singer's agent and manager weren't immediately returned.

The singer's hits include "You're The One That I Want," with John Travolta from the 1978 movie "Grease."

Gunshots Fired In 'Revenge' Premiere

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"Revenge" Season 3 will kick off with guns blazing. Literally.

A new promo (embedded above) for the ABC primetime soap's upcoming season teases, "If there's one thing you need to know about the season premiere of 'Revenge,' this is it." The trailer then cuts to Emily (Emily VanCamp), wearing a wedding dress with a champagne flute in hand, apologizing atop a boat, then getting shot in the stomach twice before falling into the ocean. "And that's just in the first 60 seconds," the narrator continues.

VanCamp told ETOnline that in "Revenge" Season 3 Emily is "moving along full swing with her wedding plans to Daniel [Josh Bowman]. Actually, our big flash-forward this year is the wedding. I'm standing there in a wedding dress and all I'm saying is the first episodes of Season 3 might be the beginning of the end for Emily Thorne."

In the latter half of the short "Revenge" Season 3 first look, Nolan (Gabriel Mann) parachutes into what looks like a Conrad (Henry Czerny) event, Conrad passes out, and Victoria (Madeleine Stowe) says, "You have no idea what you've done."

"Revenge" Season 3 premieres Sunday, September 29 at 9 p.m. ET on ABC.

LOOK: Major Lazer Comes To Life

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Major Lazer, the fictional, hitherto animated character that's the super ripped, super lethal mascot or spirit hero of the dance trio, is now a real person. Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire snagged some real-life actors for their latest music video, which sees Terry Crews bringing their would-be hero to life alongside Lauren London, Nick Kroll and Blake Anderson. Watch, dance, enjoy.

'Rizzoli & Isles' Production Shut Down After Lee Thompson Young's Death

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The "Rizzoli & Isles" family is speaking out after the sudden death of its star Lee Thompson Young, who's been a series regular on the TNT series since 2010.

"Everyone at 'Rizzoli & Isles' is devastated by the news of the passing of Lee Thompson Young. We are beyond heartbroken at the loss of this sweet, gentle, good-hearted, intelligent man," a joint statement on behalf of TNT, Warner Bros. and executive producer Janet Tamaro read. "He was truly a member of our family. Lee will be cherished and remembered by all who knew and loved him, both on- and off-screen, for his positive energy, infectious smile and soulful grace. We send our deepest condolences and thoughts to his family, to his friends and, most especially, to his beloved mother."

Tamaro also took to Twitter to share her thoughts.

According to Deadline, "Rizzoli & Isles" shut down production on Season 5 following Young's death. The show could go on a hiatus to allow the cast and crew to grieve.

Young got his start on Disney Channel's "The Famous Jett Jackson," which ran from 1998-2001.

"Nothing any of us can say will adequately express our sadness over Lee's untimely passing -- our thoughts are with his loved ones and the many fans of his work," a Disney Channel spokesperson said in an email statement.

Click through the slideshow below to see some of Young's TV work.


Josh Duhamel: 'We Were Going To Name The Baby North. So Thanks, Kanye And Kim'

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These days, our knowledge of celebrities too often originates with paparazzi images and snarky quotes by anonymous "insiders." After a while, it's easy to forget that stars are real people. That's why HuffPost Celebrity decided to launch its all-new #nofilter quick-fire question-and-answer series. Because how well do you know someone until they've shared their guiltiest pleasures?

While preparing for the arrival of his son with wife Fergie and promoting the upcoming flick "Scenic Route," Josh Duhamel is also lending his time to an important cause. The actor teamed with Habitat for Humanity and Valspar Paint to launch the Valspar Hearts and Hands for Habitat campaign to benefit Habitat for Humanity’s Disaster Response program. As part of the initiative, autographed handprints from Duhamel and other celebrities will be auctioned to raise funds for those affected by natural disasters (plus, Valspar will donate $1,000 for each set of prints). The soon-to-be dad spoke with us about his involvement with the project, his thoughts on bizarre baby names and the challenges of parenthood.

Why did you want to work with the Valspar Hearts and Hands for Habitat campaign?
It’s something that is important to me personally because of what happened in my hometown [Minot, North Dakota] a couple years ago, when they were hit by this huge flood and I saw firsthand so many friends and family that lost their homes. They were literally devastated by it, including my sister. They lost their house. So it was something that I felt really passionate about, to try and help raise as much money as I could. And when I learned about all the work that Habitat for Humanity’s done with Valspar Paint, I just wanted to be involved.

What celebrity's handprint would you like to hang on your wall?
Probably Bette Midler’s. I love Bette Midler.

You're about to be a dad. What’s your take on unusual baby names, like North West?
They actually stole my name, because I’m from North Dakota and we were going to name the baby North. So thanks, Kanye and Kim. You know what, who cares? It’s no one’s business what people name their kids. Sometimes they’re a little ridiculous, but if anything, it just puts pressure on the kid to live up to that crazy name. So, you have to think about that. Our kid is going to be saddled with enough, we don't want to add to that. But we love the name that we’ve picked and we think it’s going to be perfect for him. And anyone who doesn’t like it, too bad.

What's the most daunting aspect of fatherhood?
I’m not worried about the sleepless nights or the crying or anything like that. I know that comes with it. It’s when your kid gets hurt, when they bump their heads. When they get their feelings hurt for the first time. You don’t want them to go through that, but everyone has to go through that. I think when you love someone that much, you don’t want them to feel pain and feel hurt, but that’s part of it. And that, to me, is going to be the hardest thing to watch.

How much time do you spend on Twitter?
I spend a fair amount of time on Twitter. Just no longer than four or five hours a day.

What's the dumbest thing you've read about yourself?
There’s a lot of silly stuff out there. I’ve become kind of numb to it, to be honest. And for the most part, people haven’t been too mean. And I try not to read anything too much, especially when I know it’s bad.

If you could give advice to a younger version of yourself, what would it be?
Not to worry. You’re going to be fine. And trust yourself, and trust your abilities.

What’s the last song you downloaded?
"Wild for the Night," by A$AP Rocky and Skrillex. This was for a video I was doing for my buddies. I’m so gangster.

What shows are always on your DVR?
“Lockup” on MSNBC, “Family Guy,” ESPN “SportsCenter” and “Fashion Police.” I’m not even afraid to admit it. At first I was like, "We have to watch this?" And now I’m like, "Oh my God, I can’t believe she just said that."

What movie could you watch over and over?
“Dumb and Dumber,” no question.

Who's your ideal drinking buddy, living or dead?
Bob Marley, in my opinion, the greatest recording artist of all time. Would he be counted as a drinking buddy?

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FIRST LOOK: Megan Hilty In 'Sean Saves The World'

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"Smash" may have been canceled, but star Megan Hilty won't be off our screens long -- she'll return to NBC this fall with Sean Hayes' new comedy "Sean Saves the World."

NBC has released the first photos of Hilty as Liz, the co-worker and best friend of Hayes' character, Sean. The duo previously worked together on "Smash," in which their characters collaborated on a Broadway version of "Dangerous Liaisons."

Check out the photos of Hilty on "Sean Saves the World" below, and if you're still feeling nostalgic for "Smash," take a look at the Season 2 gag reel -- which also features plenty of Hayes.

Read the official description for "Sean Saves the World" below:

Sean's a divorced dad who's trying to juggle it all. From his overbearing boss and offbeat employees at work - to his pushy mom and weekends with his teenage daughter at home - handling it all is no easy task. So when Ellie, his 14-year-old bundle of joy, moves in full-time, it's a whole new challenge.

Never one to do anything halfway, Sean's intent on being the best dad ever - so he loads up on parenting how-to books and plans Pinterest-worthy family dinners. But it seems his company's new owner has decided Sean and his team should work longer hours, throwing a kink in his perfectly constructed homemaking plans. Ellie, a normal girl who wants to hang with her friends and eat on the run, sees this development as a plus. She loves her dad, but he's clearly going overboard.

From keeping his boss happy, his employees motivated and enduring his mother's tactless "advice" to raising a smart, grounded and healthy kid, it's going to be a growing experience, to say the least. But if anyone can swing it, it's Sean.

"Sean Saves the World" premieres Thursday, Oct. 3 at 9 p.m. ET on NBC.

Her Future Revealed?

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You might already know comedian Emily Heller, but did you know that she's also a gifted psychic?

Watch her latest episode of "The Future" featuring comedy legend Janeane Garofalo above to see what she reveals. Hint: the future may or may not include plenty of Bongos Subs™.

Via Above Average

Another One Direction Member Off The Market

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One Direction fans might be a bit disappointed by this news.

Liam Payne, one-fifth of the world-renowned boy band (far right in photo), has confirmed he is no longer on the market. Payne has kindled a relationship with a childhood friend, Sophia Smith. According to Yahoo! omg!, Smith turned Payne down 22 times, starting before the band was discovered on "The X Factor." Payne went so far as to fly his new flame 5,000 miles in order to see him in Los Angeles.

Payne broke up with long-term girlfriend, 24-year-old dancer Danielle Peazer, back in May, and girls all over the world will be in brokenhearted in losing another band member to a new girlfriend.

PHOTO: The Real James Bond Lives Here

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As if getting to spend the day picking out amazing fabrics and furniture and creating timeless designs wasn't enough to make us completely jealous of our favorite interior designers, they also get to hang out in fabulous celebrity abodes, like Pierce Brosnan's Malibu home.

Martyn Lawrence Bullard, who always keeps us updated of his whereabouts on Instagram, posted this photo to his account with the caption: Spent a beautiful afternoon at Pierce Brosnan's glorious #indonesian style beach house in #malibu .... #BaliStyle #summer13 #funinthesunwithfriends.

Brosnan's home is absolutely breathtaking and we can definitely see why Bullard is bragging. Click through our slideshow to see more celebrity homes, and be sure to head over to Bullard's Instagram for more eye candy.

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Sophie Turner Brought Her Direwolf Home

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"Game of Thrones" star Sophie Turner brought her direwolf home with her. The actress revealed to the Coventry Telegraph that she adopted Zunni, the dog who played Sansa Stark's late direwolf, Lady.

"Game of Thrones" fans will recall Ned Stark (Sean Bean) sadly had to kill his daughter's direwolf who was going to be put down by one of King Robert's (Mark Addy) men in Season 1, because, as he said, she deserved better than a butcher.

"Growing up I always wanted a dog, but my parents never wanted one. We kind of fell in love with my character’s direwolf, Lady, on set," Turner told the newspaper. "We knew Lady died and they wanted to re home her. My mum persuaded them to let us adopt her."

Look back on the best of the "Game of Thrones" direwolves in the mashup below.

CORRECTION: This post has been edited to accurately state that Lady was to be killed by one of King Robert's men.

Former Disney Star Dies At 29

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LOS ANGELES — Lee Thompson Young, who began his acting career as the teenage star of the Disney Channel's "The Famous Jett Jackson" and was featured in the film "Friday Night Lights" and the series "Rizzoli & Isles," was found dead Monday, police said. He was 29.

There was no official cause of death, but Young's manager, Paul Baruch, said the actor "tragically took his own life."

"Lee was more than just a brilliant young actor, he was a wonderful and gentle soul who will be truly missed. We ask that you please respect the privacy of his family and friends as this very difficult time," Baruch said in a statement.

Young's body was found at his North Hollywood home by police Monday morning after he failed to show up for work on TNT's crime drama "Rizzoli & Isles," police Officer Sally Madera said. The Los Angeles Fire Department was summoned and pronounced him dead at the scene, she said.

LAPD robbery-homicide detectives and the Los Angeles County coroner office were investigating because it is a high-profile death, she said. Madera had no details about the cause of death.

In the TNT series, Young played fledgling police Detective Barry Frost, who's computer savvy but squeamish. Earlier Monday, the channel announced it was renewing the series that stars Angie Harmon and Sasha Alexander.

"We are beyond heartbroken at the loss of this sweet, gentle, good-hearted, intelligent man. ... Lee will be cherished and remembered by all who knew and loved him, both on- and offscreen, for his positive energy, infectious smile and soulful grace," TNT, studio Warner Bros. and series producer Janet Tamaro said in a joint statement.

They sent condolences to his mother and other family members.

According to a biography from TNT, Young was inspired to pursue acting when, at age, 10, he played Martin Luther King Jr. in a play in Young's hometown of Columbia, S.C.

In 1998, Young began starring in "The Famous Jett Jackson," playing a TV action hero who returns to his roots for a less high-profile life. The series ran until 2001.

Young followed it with roles in TV series, including "The Guardian," "Scrubs" and "Smallville" and in the films "Akeelah and the Bee" and "The Hills Have Eyes II." Young joined "Rizzoli & Isles" when it debuted in 2010.

"I'm the youngest member of the cast, so I really take advantage of the wealth of knowledge that I find myself surrounded by," Young said in a 2011 interview with the website Rolling Out.

Young, a graduate of University of Southern California School of Cinematic Arts, was an as an avid photographer, traveler and student of martial arts, according to his biography.

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AP Writers Robert Jablon and Sandy Cohen contributed to this report.


Bryan Cranston Was A Spokesman For Hemorrhoid Cream

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What if, instead of cancer, Walter White just got a bad case of hemorrhoids and it inspired him to start manufacturing the purest version of Preparation H imaginable and then Pfizer built him a secret lab, only for him to eventually blow half of Mr. Pfizer's face off? Then this ad Bryan Cranston did in the eighties would be perfect.

Jeremy Renner's Surprising Side Business

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When he's not filming America's latest blockbuster movie or gracing the red carpet at a Hollywood event, it's safe to assume that actor Jeremy Renner is busy scouting his next project: a new house flip.

You read right. The star of "The Bourne Legacy," "The Avengers" and "Mission Impossible - Ghost Protocol" runs a lucrative side business buying homes on the cheap and flipping them. But it's not just any old flip; he and business partner (and fellow actor) Kristoffer Winters are steadily making a name for themselves as major players in the luxury real estate market.

Their latest, an art deco-style mansion in the exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood, just sold to British luxury property developer Nick Candy for $24 million on Friday, reports the Los Angeles Times.

Renner and Winters bought the property in 2010 for $7 million. The pair developed the mansion from the ground up; the only things they carried over from the original home were a pair of brick fireplaces, Renner told Esquire Magazine last August.

After years of renovations, Renner and Winters dubbed the property "The Reserve" and put it on the market in January for $24.95 million. It now has six bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a theater and 10,000 square feet of living space. Outdoors, there's a pool, spa and cobblestone driveway. The official listing, represented by listing agents Rayni Romito and Branden Williams of Hilton & Hyland, dubbed the mansion a "roaring 20's Art Deco" fit for a "21st century Howard Hughes."

In an interview with David Letterman last January, Renner said he and Winters have flipped 20 homes in the past decade.

Photos courtesy of Hilton & Hyland. Home design by Kristoffer Winters.

'We've Waited Seasons For Those Moments'

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"Breaking Bad" star Betsy Brandt is already busy shooting her next next series, NBC's "The Michael J. Fox Show," but during a production break she spoke with Vulture about Marie's heartbreak and why we should probably be worried for Hank.

Kris Sits Down With Kanye On Camera

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Kris Jenner worked her magic -- and familial connections, of course -- to land an interview with the typically media-shy Kanye West, the father of her granddaughter North. Kanye stopped by the set of "Kris" on Monday to tape an hour-long interview that will air this week.

Richard Simmons Is Now A Recording Artist

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Today in things you didn't know you wanted: a video-game inspired lyric video for a new song from Richard Simmons. Called "Hair Do," the track has the 65-year-old fitness legend celebrating all different types of hairstyles, including "straight, long, short, or curly." Grammy material.

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