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Johnny Weir, Victor Voronov Allegedly Reconcile With Sex Stipulations, According To Conflicting Reports

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Conflicting reports over the status of Johnny Weir's relationship with estranged husband Victor Voronov continue to emerge.

On April 14, the U.S. Olympic figure skater was set to reconcile with Voronov, according to reports published in the New York Post, TMZ and the Daily Mail, among other media outlets. However, Weir refuted those claims in a statement to Access Hollywood later that day.

“I had hope and Victor and I were talking about reconciliation, but it was for not,” Weir said.

Weir's remarks, however, haven't stopped the media from speculating further on the state of the pair's marriage. According to a TMZ report published less than 24 hours after Weir's statement, the couple is reconciling -- but in doing so, Voronov allegedly must agree to a unique (and intimate) set of stipulations, spelled out by Weir in a five-page document.

The document, according to TMZ, "defines the type of cheating" that Weir will not tolerate. Included in the list are sex outside the marriage, sexting, mutual masturbation and the use of social media apps, including Grindr.

The couple will also agree to joint STD tests every six months, "with the results being read with both in the room," while a section called "Ultimatums" includes the line: "If I give you one more day to get your bank records to me, then I want to have a free f*** of anyone I want."

That alleged document, which was also cited by Radar Online, is reportedly a response to Voronov's earlier stipulations, which said Weir must publicly apologize for everything said about the split in the press. He must also agree, in writing, to no longer let his mother interfere with the couple's finances, TMZ reported earlier.

Either way, the conflicting reports are merely the latest twist in what has become an increasingly complex separation. Last month, Weir told Access Hollywood that he was "losing" himself and his life objectives by staying in the marriage, shortly after announcing the split on Twitter.

"My husband was behaving very erratically," Weir said following his well-received commentary stint with NBC at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi. "The majority of the time off camera I was in tears." Nonetheless, he denied most of Voronov's accusations, noting, “The worst he could do would be to post naked photos that we have between each other and I look flawless."

News of the split came weeks after Weir reportedly appeared in a New Jersey courtroom on charges of domestic violence against his husband of two years. At the time, Voronov alleged that Weir had bitten him during a dispute. The charges have since been dismissed, according to Radar Online.



'Heroes Reborn: Digital Series' Launching In Conjunction With Reboot

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NBC is expanding its original programming and its bringing back a fan favorite to get things started.

After announcing it would be bringing back the show "Heroes" in the form of a mini-series, the network revealed today its plans for a new online series that will serve as a prequel to the show. Titled "Heroes Reborn: Digital Series," its set to debut on NBC.com as part of the network's new original online video initiative. Also launching is an interactive series about the super fans who wait in the "Saturday Night Live" standby line, "Saturday Night Line."

Nas On Jay Z Battle: 'Hip-Hop Changed After It'

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Nas brought Jay Z out on stage at Coachella last weekend, but 10 years ago both men were engaged in one of hip-hop's most famous rap battles.

"It was something that had to be at the time, but great things came out of it," Nas told HuffPost Live host Marc Lamont Hill in an interview on Tuesday. "Hip-hop changed after it. It became all battle. It became what still goes on today. Battling didn't start with me. The battle thing became really strong -- New York, Philly -- where visually it was everywhere. In the Northeast, there was no songs coming. There were battles. It was a rebirth of hip-hop in a way."

Nas is making the press rounds for "Time Is Illmatic," the new documentary about his album, "Illmatic." The film is set to open this year's Tribeca Film Festival, where Nas will also perform the 20-year-old album in chronological order.

"I knew that it would be an important album at the time, but maybe [it would last] five years from there. Not this far," Nas said.

Watch Nas discuss Jay Z above, and "Illmatic" below. The full interview can be found here.

The 2014 Tribeca Film Festival runs from April 16 through April 27.

Demi Lovato Opens Up About Her Fears: 'I'm Afraid Of Being Vulnerable In Front Of The World'

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Between taking selfies with presidents, rocking awesome hair and acquiring more than 21 million Twitter followers, it's easy to forget that at the end of the day, even one of the world's biggest pop stars can doubt herself.

In a wonderfully brave video made for Clean & Clear's "See the Real Me" campaign, Demi Lovato -- who has candidly spoken about her past struggle with addiction -- opened up about facing her fears and what inspires her every day to move forward.

"I have the same worries and fears that everyone does," confesses the "Neon Lights" singer. "I'm afraid of spiders. I'm afraid of changing my hair and hating it. I'm afraid of being vulnerable in front of the world."

Watch in the video above.

"I'm a warrior. People think that I've got myself together, but I'm actually still a work in progress."

Preach, Dem.

Paul Walker's Brothers Will 'Fill In Small Gaps' In 'Fast & Furious 7' Production

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Paul Walker's death left a question mark hanging over "Fast & Furious 7." That question mark evaporated last month when the filmmakers revealed they'll use CGI to finish the actor's missing scenes. Now, Universal has confirmed via the movie's Facebook page that Walker's two brothers, Caleb and Cody, will be involved with that process as well.

The exact capacity in which they'll contribute is hazy. Regardless, the filmmakers praised the familial nature of the cast and crew, saying the presence of Walker's brothers on the set paid homage to the late actor.

We have resumed shooting and now welcome Paul’s brothers, Caleb and Cody, into our FAST family. Caleb and Cody are helping us complete some remaining action for their brother and fill in small gaps left in production. Having them on set has made us all feel that Paul is with us too.

We are just under a year away from the release of FAST & FURIOUS 7, and this film is the most important we’ve ever done together. It will allow the character of Brian O’Conner to live on and let us celebrate Paul in his most defining role.


Production on "Fast 7" was delayed in the wake of Walker's death last November. Director James Wan was uncertain how the movie would complete the actor's scenes, saying the character would be "retired' rather than killed off. About a month ago, a source close to the production reportedly told the New York Daily News that four actors with physiques similar to Walker's would be dubbed in using CGI.

"Fast & Furious 7" opens April 10, 2015. Read the filmmakers' full statement on Walker's brothers and the resumed production here.

Nas On The Songs He Never Got To Make With Amy Winehouse

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Nas had plans to collaborate with Amy Winehouse before she passed away in 2011, the hip-hop legend told HuffPost Live's Marc Lamont Hill on Tuesday in an appearance to commemorate the 20th anniversary of his debut album "Illmatic."

"She had done 'Me & Mr. Jones' on her last album when she was living, which was about going to one of my shows," he recounted. "[It was] a true story -- she told me she was trying to go to one of my shows and something happened and she couldn't make it, so she made a song about it. So this song [that we wanted to make] was part two that she wanted me to be on, and then we had this other song which was a Donny Hathaway remake and it was her idea, so we wanted to do two different songs."

Winehouse died before the duo could complete either collaboration, but Nas sampled vocals from the late songstress in his 2012 song "Cherry Wine."

"She passed and left us 'Cherry Wine,'" he said. "In her way, she left 'Cherry Wine' for me, and [I] was grateful, and may she rest in peace."

Watch the full HuffPost Live conversation with Nas below.

Beyonce + Seder = Beyonceder And It Makes Passover So Much Better

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Passover is the Jewish celebration, commemorating the liberation of Jewish slaves from Egypt. The holiday has lots of different traditions, like only eating unleavened bread and having a seder in remembrance of the hardships faced by Moses and the Jews.

But as with most holidays filled with family, food and fun, it can be improved with a little Beyonce thrown into the mix. Beyonceder is a blog that takes scenes from the Torah or classic images of its celebration and overlays them with lyrics from of the diva's greatest hits. Below are some of the blog's funniest images to spread a little extra merriment this Passover.










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Johnny Depp, Wally Pfister Reunite For Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Flick 'Transcendence'

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — For more than a decade, cinematographer Wally Pfister brought director Christopher Nolan's cinematic visions to life. Now, he's the one calling the shots.

His directorial debut, the new sci-fi mystery "Transcendence," has many elements of a Nolan blockbuster — eye-popping visual effects, a mind-bending story and an A-list lead in Johnny Depp. All of those things translate into high expectations for Pfister, who jokingly likens his newly christened director's seat to an "electric chair." In the film releasing Friday, the mind of Depp's terminally ill scientist, Will Caster, is uploaded into a computer after his death, spawning an eerily unruly machine. At the heart of the story is the disrupted relationship of Will and his wife, Evelyn, played by Rebecca Hall.

"Transcendence," which was executive-produced by Nolan and written by first-time screenwriter Jack Paglen, hooked Pfister because of the emotional weight put on the study of husband and wife and the increasing reliance on technology. "We start to wonder where it's all going to go," he says.

"We are dependent on technology. It's got us," affirmed Depp in a recent joint interview to promote the film.

Depp, 50, first met Pfister, 52, when they worked on Paul McCartney's 2012 video for his romantic ballad "My Valentine," in which Depp and Natalie Portman starred and Pfister was the director of photography.

"I was immediately intrigued and curious from (the) initial reading," says Depp of "Transcendence."

"So many things come into my mind as far as the dangers of technology. Say I'm suddenly holding a gun," Depp illustrates, lifting his left hand as his formidable engagement ring with Amber Heard sparkles. "The gun is not inherently bad. It's a tool. It's what we do with it. I think it's the same with technology."

For his first directing gig, Pfister, who's worked on everything from "Memento" to "The Dark Knight Rises," swayed from doing a big action film.

"I'd done a lot as a cinematographer," he says. "What was important was telling some sort of character-driven story. Exploring human emotion. That is the logical reason to jump from visual storytelling to narrative."

Nolan will also release a thought-provoking sci-fi film this year: the time travel-focused "Interstellar," out in November. But Pfister assures he's not in competition with his long-time collaborator. "Chris is an old friend," he says. "He has been incredibly supportive of my move into this."

The two filmmakers even shared crew members, including folks in the makeup, special effects, equipment, casting and editorial departments. But while "Transcendence" was shooting, Nolan remained hands-off.

"Chris never came to the set," says camera operator Scott Sakamoto, who worked on both movies. "I think Chris let Wally take the reins and go with it to see how well he would do."

Although "Transcendence" marks the start of a new phase in Pfister's career, he tackled the job with the ease of a veteran.

"He's (an) experienced filmmaker," says Depp. "But there are times when you look at a situation with a first-time director and you don't know. But never was there a stumble."

Depp's Will in the film is sharp, warm and ambitious. But he ventures into dangerous territory when his mind is uploaded into an operating system that's connected to the Internet. Soon, powerful and often-abusive capabilities verge on catastrophic results.

"You have to be wondering, 'Is this simply a soulless machine?'" says Pfister. "If you upload a mind into a computer, does it contain sentience and if so, does that affect the decision-making process of the machine? Inherently with Johnny, you want to know that he's still alive. We love Johnny. The character of Will Caster doesn't work without having a powerful, emotional person behind it. We needed somebody that you could fall for."

Depp was sold on the role after learning Pfister was directing. "We had connected and I knew the umpteen amount of hours of set time the man has had," he says, adding that Pfister was passionate and "beyond prepared" when he arrived on set.

Pfister also "created an atmosphere where everyone felt free to say, 'What about this?'" adds Depp. "That's a rare beast in today's cinema. It's all about getting it done: the product and the result."

"Johnny contributed dialogue and drove this project as if it were his baby as well," says Pfister. "That is the kind of collaboration I've always wanted and probably the reason I got into directing — to play with other players."

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Our Obsession With 'Frozen' Has Officially Reached Critical Mass

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Today in hilarious-but-also-disturbing news, The New York Post detailed the absurdly extensive lengths to which parents are willing to go to buy "Frozen" things for their children.

The excerpts of this story read like a dystopian fairy tale:

"We're all sold out of 'Frozen,'" a Disney sales associate said for the 200th time that day. "Except for this," she added, pointing -- weakly -- to a paltry stand decorated with five pairs of Anna boots."


No one wants Anna's boots, but they definitely want Anna dolls -- some of which are selling for literally thousands of dollars on eBay right now. (Seriously, there is one set of dolls marked at $10,000.)

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The Post found one woman who spent $1,200 on an Elsa doll; another man admittedly paid $480 for two "Frozen" dresses (just to be clear: children's costumes) and $350 for other "paraphernalia." Both explained their purchases saying they had "promised" their children the merchandise.

According to another harried Disney store employee, people have gotten into physical fights, attempting to obtain things like plush dolls. One of the few woman who was able to purchase a stuffed Olaf, experienced intimidation to the degree that left her afraid to bring the doll out in public.

"Anywhere I was, at the Met, at the supermarket, all the mothers were going crazy screaming, 'Oh my God, I can’t believe you got it!'" 43-year-old Donna Ladd told the Post. "They were asking me if they could borrow the doll for a few days ... I feel like I had a bag no one else could get."

When you're done analyzing the obsessive consumerism which this story perfectly illustrates, there is a "Let It Go" pun to be made here. Until then, please find your way into the fetal position.

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Give Yourself A Case Of FOMO With These Backstage Coachella Photos

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Weekend One of Coachella included surprise on-stage appearances from Beyonce, Jay Z, Nelly and Debbie Harry, but what was going on backstage? Because it's not always easy to push to the front of the crowd, thanks to Instagram, we can sneak a peak behind the scenes of what it's like for our favorite stars to experience the desert festival. Ahead, our favorite photos.

Aaron Paul

I like these ladies a lot. @elliegoulding you are a musical genius and @laurenpaul8 you are a goddess. #coachella


Ellie Goulding

Thank you Coachella


Jared Leto

#LetMeTakeASelfie


Lindsay Lohan

everyone please be #safe at #coachella and #smile @wildfoxcouture sending light and love


Big Boi (Outkast)

#Coachella today is the day ! #Meditation #Outkast20


Bout 3 hours left #outkast20 #coachella #dayinthelife


Lorde

"here put on this freebie coachella crown"


coachella business - photo by @jamesklowe


Blood Orange

@katyperry @miamoretti xx


Yeah ok


Emmy Rossum

#BAMchella #100happydays #4happychicks


Paris Hilton

Chilling at #Coachella with my girls @EmmaRoberts6 & @Whittles99. #CoachellaBlondes


Joe Jonas

No idea what I am doing. @officialspyder #rideaspyder #coachella

Ireland Baldwin

coachella bum in @forloveandlemons


Rosie Huntington Whiteley

Feeling good @calvinharris @coachella


Alessandra Ambrosio

Soaking up the sun #braziliangirls #foreveronvacation #followthesun @coachella #nofilter


Having the best time of my life @coachella @stewheathcote


Justin Bieber

Surprise performance at Coachella with @chancetherapper


Aloe Blacc

#TheAnswerIsLove and I felt a lot of it at #Coachella today. What an amazing time. See you next Friday!


Selena Gomez


Zedd

Literally "hanging" with @martingarrix.


COACHELLA with all you amazing people!!!


Pharrell

Thank you @coachella for such a wonderful experience. #GIRL


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// C O A C H E L L A // L O V E


Solange

Coachella! See you Saturday 8:25 in the Gobi tent!

Vince Gilligan Reveals Insane ‘Breaking Bad' Alternate Endings

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Look away now if you don't want to read major "Breaking Bad" spoilers.

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When "Breaking Bad" ended with Jesse (Aaron Paul) riding off into the sunset (meth-aphorically speaking) and Walter White (Bryan Cranston) dying in a meth lab, fans of the show were happy.

Totally Kafkaesque, right?
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Unlike some other notable finales (we're looking at you, "Sopranos"), the show had a definitive end and gave some closure to all those Breaking Baddicts out there.

Hey, who turned the lights out?
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But that closure didn't come easy for the writers. Showrunner Vince Gilligan recently had an interview with Entertainment Weekly where he went into the details of how the show got to the finale that aired and some other endings that almost happened.

"We had so many versions of the ending, and we really had boxed ourselves into a certain number of corners well in advance of the ending. Out of cockiness or stupidity, 16 episodes from the end, we had Walter White show up in a beard, long hair, and a new set of glasses, buying an M60 machine gun in a Denny’s parking lot. We didn’t really know how we were going to get to that story point — we didn’t even know what that meant or what Walt was going to use that machine gun for. So that was kind of ill-advised."


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"We had an idea for the longest time that Walt was going to break into the downtown jail in Albuquerque and just shoot the s— out of the jail with this M60 machine gun and rescue Jesse. Of course, we kept asking ourselves, 'Well, how bad is Walt going to be at the end here?' Is he going to kill a bunch of upstanding, law-abiding jail guards? What the hell kind of ending is that?”


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Gilligan went on to tell EW that the writers had a lot of crazy ideas that helped lead to the final ending.

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Some of the ending ideas included Walter White shooting up an entire prison bus in order to save Jesse ...

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Killing off Saul ...

Did someone call me?
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And even having a bloodbath where every major character dies.

"Damn, that's a cold ass honkey." - Macklemore
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(If you still haven't had enough "Breaking Bad," watch the "Malcolm in the Middle" alternate ending.)

Check out BuzzFeed for more "Breaking Bad" gifs and read the entire Entertainment Weekly interview here.

Lorde Covers Teen Vogue, Talks Growing Up And Being Labeled The 'Grumpy Girl'

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Whether it's leading the nominations with Imagine Dragons for next month's Billboard Music Awards, hitting the stage to slay a Nirvana cover at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction or performing for the first time at Coachella, Lorde is having a very good month. So it only seems fitting that the "Royals" singer was chosen as the latest cover star to grace Teen Vogue's May issue.

The 17-year-old opened up to the magazine about growing up in the New Zealand suburbs, her early teen years and how life has changed since reaching success. Scroll down for highlights from the interview and head over to teenvogue.com for more.

On discovering Hilary Duff is a fan:
"This is the most insane thing that's ever happened to me. That's my childhood right there. Hilary Duff is a fan -- that freaks me out!"

On being herself:
"There are a lot of expectations in this industry about looking a certain way and having a certain kind of appeal. I am feminine, but I really love dressing in boys' clothes too. I guess that's why I get labeled as 'the grumpy girl,' because I don't play into that."

On growing up in New Zealand:
"I was friends with all the boys and kind of bratty, nerdy, and quiet. I was probably really obnoxious to hang out with."

On how her life has changed:
"Living in New Zealand, you don't get these experiences. I spent so much time in my room before. My life is so wild right now. For me to be able to do something I really enjoy and for that to get me out in the world -- to South America, to here, to London -- every day I kick myself, I'm so lucky."

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Miley Cyrus Hospitalized For 'Severe Allergic Reaction,' Kansas City Show Cancelled

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Miley Cyrus was rushed to the hospital on April 15 after suffering a "severe allergic reaction to antibiotics," her rep told Gossip Cop.

The 21-year-old "We Can't Stop" singer was scheduled to perform tonight at the Sprint Center in Kansas City, but she has been placed on "medical rest" by doctors and will be unable to perform tonight, according to a statement posted on the venue's website.

Cyrus appears to be recovering nicely, as she already alerted her fans as to how upset she is for having to cancel the show:




The former Disney star also comiserated with a fan, writing , "trust me. I hate this. & I hate hospitals. & I hate needles. & I hate laying in a bed bored AF. & I hate feeling." Meanwhile, it appears that Cyrus is in good company as she recovers from her allergic reaction:


Jennifer Garner's Birthday Will Be Spent At A Talent Show

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Happy birthday, Jennifer Garner!

The "Dallas Buyers Club" actress, who starred in hit shows like "Felicity" and "Alias" (duh) and beloved movies like "Pearl Harbor" and "Dude, Where's My Car?" (yes, really), is turning 42 on Thursday, April 17.

And although she may be an A-list superstar these days -- not to mention she's married to Ben Affleck -- Garner was a fresh-faced Hollywood newbie when she first hit the scene in the late '90s.

Here, she's pictured with ex-husband Scott Foley at 1999 Kid's Choice Awards:

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"I think I have it all in perspective," Garner told Marie Claire of coping with fame. "If you're healthy and happy and you have a roof over your head, then that's what's important."

Also of great importance is her family with Affleck -- their two daughters, Violet, 8, and Seraphina, 5, and son Samuel, 2. Garner recently revealed to Jimmy Fallon that her 42nd birthday will be spent at Violet's elementary school talent show.

"My daughter Violet auditioned and she's going to be singing the preamble to the Constitution," Garner gushed to Fallon. "One of the things that happens in my house is I say, 'No TV,' and my husband comes in and says, 'Oh, well 'School House Rock' is okay.' So he'll show them old 'School House Rock,' which is actually pretty cool. So she does know the preamble ... I'm pretty excited [for the talent show]."

Enjoy those celebrations, Jen!

New Pictures Of Paul Walker Before He Was Famous Surface

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Paul Walker will always be remembered as the blue eyed, blond haired, California heartthrob.
But before he became movie star is was just the all-American boy next door with floppy hair and that bright big smile from Sunland, Calif.

Victoria Beckham Is Way More Normal Than You Think

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Aside from being Posh Spice, Victoria Beckham has become famous for her successful career in fashion, her almost too cute family ... and her ever-present scowl.

But upon some further examination, it seems like Mrs. Beckham is actually way more normal (and dare we say funny?) than you might think. In honor of the designer's 40th birthday, here's proof that Victoria is just like us. Kind of.

She can't help but draw her name on the snowy windshields of cars.



She's sarcastic.



She likes big butts and she cannot lie.



She enjoys ugly, fuzzy socks just as much as the next person.



She carves pumpkins!



Like most people, she wants to know why decaf coffee exists.



When the going gets tough ... she puts a bag on her head.



More than once.



She gets nostalgic for the first date she had with her hubby, David Beckham.



She jokes about finding her bike in the never-ending trash piles in the city.



"So I won't be riding home tonight then!"



You can't fool us, Victoria. We know you're just a big, fashionable softee at heart. Happy birthday!

'The Rover' Trailer Finds Guy Pearce, Robert Pattinson On Eerie Australian Outback Manhunt

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There's something especially eerie about a manhunt in the Australian Outback. The unreachable horizon and barren plains take on a menacing tone -- or perhaps that's just the vibe they give off in the trailer for "The Rover," the latest movie from "Animal Kingdom" director David Michôd. The trailer starts out with landscape shots juxtaposed with these abridged words from W.B. Yeats' famous apocalyptic poem "The Second Coming": "The center cannot hold / Anarchy is loosed upon the world." What follows is the near-future dystopian story of a loner (Guy Pearce) tracking down the gang that stole his truck. A wounded gang member left behind (Robert Pattinson) joins him in the hunt.

Michôd wrote the screenplay based on a story he developed with Joel Edgerton. The main role in the "Mad Max"-esque chiller was written for Pearce, while some of the movie's supporting characters are portrayed by unprofessional Australian actors. "The Rover" opens in limited release on June 13 and expands wide on June 20.

'Scandal' Star Columbus Short Allegedly Threatens To Kill Wife, Restraining Order Says

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"Scandal" star Columbus Short was handed divorce papers and a restraining order after he allegedly threatened to kill his wife, actress Tuere Tanee McCall.

TMZ reports McCall filed a restraining order against Short after an incident on April 7 during which he allegedly held a knife to her throat and threatened murder-suicide. Purportedly intoxicated, he poured wine on her before pinning her to a couch, questioning her about affairs while wielding a knife.

"He placed the knife close to my neck and threatened to kill me and then kill himself," read documents obtained by E! News. She ultimately got in her car and drove away, but one of her tires was slashed.

The restraining order required him to move out of the house they share in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Chatsworth, according to TMZ. Police were there Wednesday to ensure the process went smoothly.

Along with the restraining order, McCall filed for divorce in Los Angeles Superior Court citing "irreconcilable differences." She is seeking sole physical and legal custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Ayala, E! News reports.

McCall previously filed for divorce in September 2013, according to RadarOnline.com. But the couple, who married in 2005, apparently reconciled after that.

This is not the first time there has been a domestic violence incident between Short and McCall. He was previously arrested following an altercation in front of their daughter and his son back in February. He was charged with spousal battery and pleaded not guilty.

Last month, Short was arrested for his alleged involvement in a bar fight in Los Angeles that left one man hospitalized. In 2010, he was accused of breaking a man's jaw during a basketball pick-up game.

Michael Alig, Club Kids Co-Founder, To Be Released From Prison

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'90s New York nightlife icon and Club Kids co-founder Michael Alig is slated to be released from prison on May 5 after serving 17 years for the murder of friend and fellow club kid Andre "Angel" Melendez in 1996.

Alig, whose story was documented in the film "Party Monster," will reportedly not immediately re-enter the club scene as a way of life. According to Black Book:
His transition to the real world will be eased by a support group who, for the most part, have stuck by him for more than a decade and a half. Michael has never used a computer or cellphone but he has remained keenly aware of the world we live in. There is no chance that he will return to clubs as a way of life, but he will paint and write, and as always, try to impact the way we think.




Alig's release comes at a interesting time, with a resurgence in New York nightlife occurring following the regulatory and velvet-roped nature of the scene throughout the 2000s.

Alig has also been active on Twitter recently, using the editor of his memoir to communicate his thoughts to the outside world.


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Daniel Franzese, 'Mean Girls' Star, On His Character Damian's Sexuality

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Actor Daniel Franzese marked the tenth anniversary of "Mean Girls" with an exclusive Cosmopolitan interview, offering some long-overdue insight into the sexuality of his wisecracking, "almost too gay to function" character, Damian.

"[Director Mark Waters's} whole position on Damian was that Damian probably doesn't realize he’s gay yet," Franzese told Cosmopolitan's Alex Rees. "I mean, he knows deep down, but he’s still going through puberty and figuring it all out."

Franzese, whose other credits include "The Comeback" and the forthcoming series "Dating in LA and Other Urban Myths," added, "He hadn’t dated anyone yet; he probably hasn't kissed anyone yet. And I just think that sweet spot of vulnerability was something that made that character real. That moment of a kid in high school who just didn’t care what people thought about him."

He also revealed that James Franco was considered for the role of Aaron Samuels, which eventually went to Jonathan Bennett.

Earlier this month, HuffPost Entertainment caught up with some of our favorite "Mean Girls" characters. Check that out here.

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