Jessica Alba is all dolled up while hitting the red carpet at The Helping Hand of Los Angeles Mother’s Day Luncheon at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Friday (May 9) in Beverly Hills, Calif
Jessica Alba Stuns as Mother of the Year at Mother's Day Luncheon!
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Bill Maher Argues For Privacy, Free Speech In Wake Of Donald Sterling Scandal
While most late night comedy shows have focused on Donald Sterling's overt racism in recent weeks, Bill Maher dug into a different aspect of the story on Friday's "Real Time:" Privacy.
"Last week when President Obama was asked about the Sterling episode, he said, 'When ignorant folks want to advertise their ignorance, just let them talk.' But Sterling didn't advertise," Maher explained, "He was bugged. And while he may not be worth defending, the 4th Amendment is."
It's a difficult point to make, given the collective outrage that sprung up once Sterling's comments were broadcast. Maher's studio audience broke into fewer rounds of applause during the segment than is usual for one of his New Rules. But as the host laid out his argument that we need to maintain the ability to speak our minds in private, he seemed to win them over.
In response to a Washington Post op-ed by Kathleen Parker which suggested you, "Say what you will, but you'd best check for recording devices... [or] check your thoughts," Maher chafed, "I'd rather be a Mormon."
He went on to sum up Parker's sentiment: "So let me get this straight, we should concede that there's no such thing anymore as a private conversation, so therefore remember to 'lawyer' everything you say before you say it, and hey, speaking your mind was overrated anyway, so you won't miss it. Well, I'll miss it, I'll miss it a lot."
Watch the segment above (the Sterling New Rule begins at 2:14) and let us know what you think.
"Last week when President Obama was asked about the Sterling episode, he said, 'When ignorant folks want to advertise their ignorance, just let them talk.' But Sterling didn't advertise," Maher explained, "He was bugged. And while he may not be worth defending, the 4th Amendment is."
It's a difficult point to make, given the collective outrage that sprung up once Sterling's comments were broadcast. Maher's studio audience broke into fewer rounds of applause during the segment than is usual for one of his New Rules. But as the host laid out his argument that we need to maintain the ability to speak our minds in private, he seemed to win them over.
In response to a Washington Post op-ed by Kathleen Parker which suggested you, "Say what you will, but you'd best check for recording devices... [or] check your thoughts," Maher chafed, "I'd rather be a Mormon."
He went on to sum up Parker's sentiment: "So let me get this straight, we should concede that there's no such thing anymore as a private conversation, so therefore remember to 'lawyer' everything you say before you say it, and hey, speaking your mind was overrated anyway, so you won't miss it. Well, I'll miss it, I'll miss it a lot."
Watch the segment above (the Sterling New Rule begins at 2:14) and let us know what you think.
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Taylor Kinney Calls Girlfriend Lady Gaga ‘Kindred Spirit,' Says He's ‘Proud of Her'
Taylor Kinney reveals he and Lady Gaga like to spend their time hiking and painting in a new interview with Glamour.
There’s just one tiny issue… with the pop star’s wardrobe.
“I’m always giving her flak, like, ‘Babe, you can’t wear your heels when we’re hiking,’” Kinney tells the magazine.
There’s just one tiny issue… with the pop star’s wardrobe.
“I’m always giving her flak, like, ‘Babe, you can’t wear your heels when we’re hiking,’” Kinney tells the magazine.
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Undocumented Mom Has A Mother's Day Message For Congress (VIDEO)
This undocumented mom has a Mother's Day message for Washington.
In a clip from the recently released film "Documented," by journalist and immigration rights advocate Jose Antonio Vargas, an undocumented mother from Argentina with two sons aged 18 and 20 says what she'd like to tell Congress and the president if she had the chance.
The mother has lived in the United States for 14 years and both she and her husband are undocumented, according to Vargas.
A policy adopted in 2012 by the Obama administration exempts most young people who entered the country illegally as children from deportation and extends work authorization for a renewable two-year period. That policy, referred to as DACA, likely applies to her children, but not to herself or her husband.
President Barack Obama has faced mounting criticism from immigrant rights activists over a record-setting pace of deportations widely criticized for separating families.
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Huffington Post editor Vargas came out as an undocumented immigrant in a 2011 New York Times Magazine article, and has since then devoted his time to telling stories about immigration aimed at humanizing the undocumented and informing public debate about immigration. The new documentary tells his own story of undocumented life in the United States against the backdrop of the stalled immigration debate in Washington.
"Documented" opened in New York this month and continues to screen across the country, most recently opening on Friday in Los Angeles and Tempe, Arizona.
View the clip from journalist Jose Antonio Vargas' film "Documented" above.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this post stated the title of Vargas' film was "Undocumented." It has been updated to reflect that the film is actually titled "Documented."
In a clip from the recently released film "Documented," by journalist and immigration rights advocate Jose Antonio Vargas, an undocumented mother from Argentina with two sons aged 18 and 20 says what she'd like to tell Congress and the president if she had the chance.
I would ask them, "What do you see when you look into your children's eyes? It's the same thing that we see in our children.
The mother has lived in the United States for 14 years and both she and her husband are undocumented, according to Vargas.
A policy adopted in 2012 by the Obama administration exempts most young people who entered the country illegally as children from deportation and extends work authorization for a renewable two-year period. That policy, referred to as DACA, likely applies to her children, but not to herself or her husband.
President Barack Obama has faced mounting criticism from immigrant rights activists over a record-setting pace of deportations widely criticized for separating families.
Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter and former Huffington Post editor Vargas came out as an undocumented immigrant in a 2011 New York Times Magazine article, and has since then devoted his time to telling stories about immigration aimed at humanizing the undocumented and informing public debate about immigration. The new documentary tells his own story of undocumented life in the United States against the backdrop of the stalled immigration debate in Washington.
"Documented" opened in New York this month and continues to screen across the country, most recently opening on Friday in Los Angeles and Tempe, Arizona.
View the clip from journalist Jose Antonio Vargas' film "Documented" above.
CORRECTION: An earlier version of this post stated the title of Vargas' film was "Undocumented." It has been updated to reflect that the film is actually titled "Documented."
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Taylor Swift Talks Selena Gomez Friendship On E! News 2014 | Gossip Cop
Taylor Swift opens up about her friendship with Selena Gomez in a new interview.
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'And So It Goes' Trailer: Michael Douglas And Diane Keaton Are This Summer's Rom-Com Duo
The comedies Rob Reiner has directed over the past 15 years haven't fared especially well with critics, and we aren't convinced "And So It Goes" will reroute that trajectory. Still, it stars Michael Douglas and Diane Keaton, so we're willing to give it a shot. Douglas plays an arrogant real-estate agent who's shocked to learn his estranged son has a granddaughter he never knew about. He's left to take care of said granddaughter with the help of his generous neighbor (Keaton), who, despite much hesitation, emerges as an obvious love interest.
Mark Andrus ("As Good As It Gets," "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood") wrote the script. Frances Sternhagen and Frankie Valli (as in Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons) have supporting roles. "And So It Goes" (no connection to the Kurt Vonnegut adage, as far as we can tell) opens July 22. Watch the first trailer below.
Mark Andrus ("As Good As It Gets," "Divine Secrets of the Ya-Ya Sisterhood") wrote the script. Frances Sternhagen and Frankie Valli (as in Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons) have supporting roles. "And So It Goes" (no connection to the Kurt Vonnegut adage, as far as we can tell) opens July 22. Watch the first trailer below.
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Miley Cyrus Dances With Blow-Up Doll On Stage (NSFW)
Miley Cyrus added a blow-up doll and an inflatable penis to her stage act when she put on a "secret" show at G-A-Y in London on Friday, May 9. We could be like, "OMG MILEY!!!! THAT'S SO CRAZZZYYYY! WE ARE SoOoOoOo SHOCKED," but maybe we'll just be contrarian and declare this a snoozefest. Nothing really beats a huge hot dog these days, anyway.
"Everyone's gay," Cyrus said during the concert, according to reports from the show. "All it takes is one cocktail. And if that doesn't work, sprinkle something in their drink. That’s what I always do."
Enjoy these photos from her most boring show yet.
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See more photos of the NSFW show below (beware of the penis blow-up toy).
"Everyone's gay," Cyrus said during the concert, according to reports from the show. "All it takes is one cocktail. And if that doesn't work, sprinkle something in their drink. That’s what I always do."
Enjoy these photos from her most boring show yet.
See more photos of the NSFW show below (beware of the penis blow-up toy).
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Summer Movies Like 'Neighbors,' 'Wish I Was Here' Focus On Transition From 20s To 30s
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Films about transitioning to adulthood have been a Hollywood staple for years. Some of today's biggest stars got their start as 20-somethings in mostly carefree coming-of-age movies.
But what about the often more complicated progression from our 20s to 30s? There have generally been fewer of those treatments on the big screen — that is, until now. This summer, charming indies and raunchy comedies — including this weekend's "Neighbors" — explore what could be one of life's most challenging decades, but always with humor and also some surprising box office potential for studios.
While the 30s can be a satisfying time, full of firsts like marriage, buying a home and having children, the period can also bring tough crossroads both personally and professionally.
Yet films like "Neighbors" and the upcoming "Happy Christmas" and "Wish I Was Here" highlight the humor in common 30s plights while offering everyday relevancy to audiences in that age group.
In "Neighbors," a couple (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) and their newborn baby buy their first house, but their life is disrupted when a fraternity (led by Zac Efron) moves in next door.
"Yes, there are ridiculous, outrageous jokes," says Dave Karger, chief correspondent of movie ticket-seller Fandango. "But there's also real poignancy there and very relatable characters in their 30s."
In "Happy Christmas," due in July, an irresponsible 20-something (Anna Kendrick) moves in with her 30-something brother (Joe Swanberg), who has a 2-year-old with his wife (Melanie Lynskey), a stay-at-home mom who starts writing a trashy novel to ease her boredom.
A decade after Zach Braff tackled tragedy as a 20-something in "Garden State," he portrays love and loss in his 30s in July's "Wish I Was Here," which follows a struggling actor (Braff) who must homeschool his two kids after his father's cancer worsens and he can no longer afford private school. Kate Hudson plays his wife, a woman who hates her job, but must stick it out to provide for her family.
"What that age group is going through, it's not just a wacky high school night out or a college first love," says Karger. "The particular themes, like an early mid-life crisis, are really interesting."
Character-based films have never been an easy sell for studios or audiences, notes Karger. "The main audience that you think of at the theater is teen boys and 20-somethings."
But the 25 to 39-year-old demographic actually makes up the largest amount of frequent moviegoers.
In 2013, they equaled 23 percent of those who go to the movies more than once a month, according to the 2013 Theatrical Market Statistics Report by the Motion Picture Association of America. This age group was also highest in both 2011 and 2012.
Other films targeted for the 25-39 demo this summer include "Blended," starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler; "Begin Again," with Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley; and "They Came Together," featuring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd.
Though they won't tally as much as the superhero flicks, films targeting 30-somethings can be among the most profitable because they don't cost as much to make.
Additionally, "the good ones have a long shelf life," says Alex Ben Block, senior film editor of The Hollywood Reporter. "With classic movies of the genre like 'When Harry Met Sally.,' 'Sleepless in Seattle' or 'Bridget Jones's Diary,' you got a pretty good run in the theater and then in home video, DVD or digital."
But initially, they're often hard to market. It's key, says Block, for studios to do a lot of screenings to ignite buzz — and hope for rave reviews, because people in this group still read reviews and are affected by them.
The stars' likability and familiarity also matter, adds Block. "This audience is sophisticated. They aren't going to the movies just to go."
If "Neighbors" dominates on its opening weekend as expected (projections have it making nearly $50 million), could the studios' view of these types of films change?
"Three years ago 'Bridesmaids' was a smash and now this summer there are all of these hard R-rated comedies," says Karger. "It takes about two or three years to see the effect of a game-changing movie. If 'Neighbors' becomes this smash, then I think there will be more of an appetite at the studios for films of this type."
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Follow AP Film Writer Jessica Herndon on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SomeKind
But what about the often more complicated progression from our 20s to 30s? There have generally been fewer of those treatments on the big screen — that is, until now. This summer, charming indies and raunchy comedies — including this weekend's "Neighbors" — explore what could be one of life's most challenging decades, but always with humor and also some surprising box office potential for studios.
While the 30s can be a satisfying time, full of firsts like marriage, buying a home and having children, the period can also bring tough crossroads both personally and professionally.
Yet films like "Neighbors" and the upcoming "Happy Christmas" and "Wish I Was Here" highlight the humor in common 30s plights while offering everyday relevancy to audiences in that age group.
In "Neighbors," a couple (Seth Rogen and Rose Byrne) and their newborn baby buy their first house, but their life is disrupted when a fraternity (led by Zac Efron) moves in next door.
"Yes, there are ridiculous, outrageous jokes," says Dave Karger, chief correspondent of movie ticket-seller Fandango. "But there's also real poignancy there and very relatable characters in their 30s."
In "Happy Christmas," due in July, an irresponsible 20-something (Anna Kendrick) moves in with her 30-something brother (Joe Swanberg), who has a 2-year-old with his wife (Melanie Lynskey), a stay-at-home mom who starts writing a trashy novel to ease her boredom.
A decade after Zach Braff tackled tragedy as a 20-something in "Garden State," he portrays love and loss in his 30s in July's "Wish I Was Here," which follows a struggling actor (Braff) who must homeschool his two kids after his father's cancer worsens and he can no longer afford private school. Kate Hudson plays his wife, a woman who hates her job, but must stick it out to provide for her family.
"What that age group is going through, it's not just a wacky high school night out or a college first love," says Karger. "The particular themes, like an early mid-life crisis, are really interesting."
Character-based films have never been an easy sell for studios or audiences, notes Karger. "The main audience that you think of at the theater is teen boys and 20-somethings."
But the 25 to 39-year-old demographic actually makes up the largest amount of frequent moviegoers.
In 2013, they equaled 23 percent of those who go to the movies more than once a month, according to the 2013 Theatrical Market Statistics Report by the Motion Picture Association of America. This age group was also highest in both 2011 and 2012.
Other films targeted for the 25-39 demo this summer include "Blended," starring Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler; "Begin Again," with Mark Ruffalo and Keira Knightley; and "They Came Together," featuring Amy Poehler and Paul Rudd.
Though they won't tally as much as the superhero flicks, films targeting 30-somethings can be among the most profitable because they don't cost as much to make.
Additionally, "the good ones have a long shelf life," says Alex Ben Block, senior film editor of The Hollywood Reporter. "With classic movies of the genre like 'When Harry Met Sally.,' 'Sleepless in Seattle' or 'Bridget Jones's Diary,' you got a pretty good run in the theater and then in home video, DVD or digital."
But initially, they're often hard to market. It's key, says Block, for studios to do a lot of screenings to ignite buzz — and hope for rave reviews, because people in this group still read reviews and are affected by them.
The stars' likability and familiarity also matter, adds Block. "This audience is sophisticated. They aren't going to the movies just to go."
If "Neighbors" dominates on its opening weekend as expected (projections have it making nearly $50 million), could the studios' view of these types of films change?
"Three years ago 'Bridesmaids' was a smash and now this summer there are all of these hard R-rated comedies," says Karger. "It takes about two or three years to see the effect of a game-changing movie. If 'Neighbors' becomes this smash, then I think there will be more of an appetite at the studios for films of this type."
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Follow AP Film Writer Jessica Herndon on Twitter at: https://twitter.com/SomeKind
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Britney Spears' Unreleased Song 'Love' Is The Sultriest Track Never To Hit Airwaves
An unreleased Britney Spears song leaked online on Friday, and it may be the sultriest R&B ditty you've never heard. We got a nine-second snippet of "Love" in 2011, but now the full track -- which the YouTube video calls "Welcome To Me" -- is available. It's believed to have been intended for Spears' 2007 album "Blackout," but who knows, maybe it was part of the lost album "Original Doll." Either way, "Love" is a sensual dance-floor anthem in the vein of "I'm a Slave 4 U," peppered with cabaret undertones and Spears' signature whisper grunts. It's divine.
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Elle Fanning's Best Red Carpet Accessories Are A Crop Top And Angelina Jolie
Elle Fanning and Angelina Jolie are having a blast on their press tour for "Maleficent." The co-stars brought their giggles (seriously, all they do is laugh at these things) to London for a photocall and wore matching white outfits. Angelina kept it cool, and Elle classed up a crop top. Now, can they just star in everything together?
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Kim Kardashian Wears All White To Her Bridal Shower In Beverly Hills
Kim Kardashian is counting back the days to her May 24 nuptials, and on Saturday, May 10, was caught by the paparazzi on her way to a hotel in Beverly Hills where she celebrated her bridal shower.
Shutterbugs from the photo agency X17 Online caught the reality star in a strapless white dress, pearls and silver heels. Her mother, Kris Jenner, also wore all white.
On Friday, Us Weekly posted what they claim to be the official wedding invitation of Kardashian and fiance Kanye West. The gold-embossed black invite calls for black tie attire and reveals a 6 p.m. dinner, but does not state an exact location. "Guests won't know the venue until they get to Paris," a source told the publication last month.
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Kardashian, 33, last celebrated a bridal shower in 2011 before she married Kris Humphries. The July affair took place at her mother's Calabasas home and Demi Lovato, Serena Williams, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, Brittny Gastineau and Rachael Ray were all in attendance.
For more photos of Kim, head over to x17online.com.
UPDATE 4:36 p.m. -- Kim started posting Instagram photos from inside her bridal bash this afternoon, shedding some light on the guest list:
Shutterbugs from the photo agency X17 Online caught the reality star in a strapless white dress, pearls and silver heels. Her mother, Kris Jenner, also wore all white.
On Friday, Us Weekly posted what they claim to be the official wedding invitation of Kardashian and fiance Kanye West. The gold-embossed black invite calls for black tie attire and reveals a 6 p.m. dinner, but does not state an exact location. "Guests won't know the venue until they get to Paris," a source told the publication last month.
Kardashian, 33, last celebrated a bridal shower in 2011 before she married Kris Humphries. The July affair took place at her mother's Calabasas home and Demi Lovato, Serena Williams, former Spice Girl Melanie Brown, Brittny Gastineau and Rachael Ray were all in attendance.
For more photos of Kim, head over to x17online.com.
UPDATE 4:36 p.m. -- Kim started posting Instagram photos from inside her bridal bash this afternoon, shedding some light on the guest list:
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20 Stars Whose Bikini Snaps Will Get You Ready For Summer
A lot of stars look great in a bikini, so it's only natural that they would want to show off their rocking' swimsuit bodies on their Instagram accounts. So far this year stars like Miley Cyrus, Nina Dobrev, Kim Kardashian, and Lea Michele have succumbed to posting sexy two-piece snaps on their social media accounts, and it isn't even Summer yet!
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'The Mindy Project' Is Far Smarter Than You Give It Credit For
Last Tuesday night at 10 p.m., I was having a lot of feelings. I had just finished watching the final episode of Season 2 of "The Mindy Project," and I couldn't get over how brilliant it was. I laughed, I cried, and I eventually had to write about it. As my friend Liat and I fired texts back and forth full of exclamation points and declarations of Mindy's brilliance, I started thinking about the general reputation of "The Mindy Project."
It's often dismissed as a goofy comedy with too many rom-com references and underdeveloped backup characters. But two seasons in, I can confidently say that "Mindy" is one of the smartest comedies on TV. So why, after proving itself time and time again, does it get such a bad rap?
It's not on NBC. Historically, NBC has been the home of the smart comedy. "Seinfeld" was an NBC show, after all, and more recently the network has boasted comedies like "The Office," "30 Rock" and "Parks And Rec." Even the notoriously low-rated "Community" (R.I.P.!) was considered brilliant.
Although "The Mindy Project" got off to a rocky start -- I'm the first to admit that I was considering giving up halfway through Season 1 -- it really hit its stride in Season 2, as have many of the best comedies.
At this point, not a single episode of "The Mindy Project" lets me down. Every character has become lovable -- who can resist Morgan and Tamra's unexpected-but-it-totally-works romance? -- and the pacing, dialogue and jokes are on point. But other than to those paying very close attention, "Mindy" is just another Fox comedy that may as well be "Dads" (good riddance!).
There's not enough star power behind it. No Amy Poehler, no problem? Not exactly. These days, "Saturday Night Live" players and alums are often the force behind TV's "smart" comedies. It certainly isn't a coincidence that "SNL" favorites Poehler ("Parks And Rec") and Tina Fey's ("30 Rock") shows took off the way they did.
Although "Mindy" has seen a slew of impressive guest appearances from funny guys Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Seth Rogen, James Franco and more, they never stick around long enough to make any real impact. And sadly, Kaling herself has yet to be considered one of the great comedians of her time. Even though anyone keeping an eye on her Twitter feed or watching "Office" reruns -- she wrote some of those episodes, by the way! -- can tell you that she absolutely is.
Even more overlooked is the genius of Chris Messina, who has been in basically every movie ever and still flies under the radar despite his amazing dance skills and shining performance as the grumpy-but-lovable Doctor Castellano on "Mindy."
It's lumped in with "New Girl." As much as it pains me to admit it, I'm no longer a "New Girl" fan. I was on board the first two seasons, but at this point there's no denying that it's lost its magic. Because "New Girl" and "Mindy" air back-to-back and both Zooey Deschanel ("New Girl's" leading lady) and Kaling had some hand in creating their shows, they're often thought to be comedies of the same caliber.
Perhaps once upon a time they were, but at this point the genius of "Mindy" has surpassed "New Girl" in a big way.
It has that whole rom-com feel to it. The whole premise of "The Mindy Project" is that its main character, Mindy Lahiri, is obsessed with romantic comedies and is searching for love in an unrealistic way. Because rom-coms are pushed aside as guilty pleasures with no real smarts behind them, "Mindy" inevitably fell into the same category on day one.
What people don't realize, however, is that Kaling is often slyly poking fun at some of the best rom-coms of all time. In fact, the Season 2 finale combined bits from "When Harry Met Sally," "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless In Seattle" in the span of half-an-hour. If that isn't impressive, I don't know what is.
For those of you who have yet to embark on your "Mindy" journey, please do so before Season 3 premieres in September. And for those of you have, I'm sorry. But there's always Kaling's Twitter feed.
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It's often dismissed as a goofy comedy with too many rom-com references and underdeveloped backup characters. But two seasons in, I can confidently say that "Mindy" is one of the smartest comedies on TV. So why, after proving itself time and time again, does it get such a bad rap?
It's not on NBC. Historically, NBC has been the home of the smart comedy. "Seinfeld" was an NBC show, after all, and more recently the network has boasted comedies like "The Office," "30 Rock" and "Parks And Rec." Even the notoriously low-rated "Community" (R.I.P.!) was considered brilliant.
Although "The Mindy Project" got off to a rocky start -- I'm the first to admit that I was considering giving up halfway through Season 1 -- it really hit its stride in Season 2, as have many of the best comedies.
At this point, not a single episode of "The Mindy Project" lets me down. Every character has become lovable -- who can resist Morgan and Tamra's unexpected-but-it-totally-works romance? -- and the pacing, dialogue and jokes are on point. But other than to those paying very close attention, "Mindy" is just another Fox comedy that may as well be "Dads" (good riddance!).
There's not enough star power behind it. No Amy Poehler, no problem? Not exactly. These days, "Saturday Night Live" players and alums are often the force behind TV's "smart" comedies. It certainly isn't a coincidence that "SNL" favorites Poehler ("Parks And Rec") and Tina Fey's ("30 Rock") shows took off the way they did.
Although "Mindy" has seen a slew of impressive guest appearances from funny guys Bill Hader, Seth Meyers, Seth Rogen, James Franco and more, they never stick around long enough to make any real impact. And sadly, Kaling herself has yet to be considered one of the great comedians of her time. Even though anyone keeping an eye on her Twitter feed or watching "Office" reruns -- she wrote some of those episodes, by the way! -- can tell you that she absolutely is.
Even more overlooked is the genius of Chris Messina, who has been in basically every movie ever and still flies under the radar despite his amazing dance skills and shining performance as the grumpy-but-lovable Doctor Castellano on "Mindy."
It's lumped in with "New Girl." As much as it pains me to admit it, I'm no longer a "New Girl" fan. I was on board the first two seasons, but at this point there's no denying that it's lost its magic. Because "New Girl" and "Mindy" air back-to-back and both Zooey Deschanel ("New Girl's" leading lady) and Kaling had some hand in creating their shows, they're often thought to be comedies of the same caliber.
Perhaps once upon a time they were, but at this point the genius of "Mindy" has surpassed "New Girl" in a big way.
It has that whole rom-com feel to it. The whole premise of "The Mindy Project" is that its main character, Mindy Lahiri, is obsessed with romantic comedies and is searching for love in an unrealistic way. Because rom-coms are pushed aside as guilty pleasures with no real smarts behind them, "Mindy" inevitably fell into the same category on day one.
What people don't realize, however, is that Kaling is often slyly poking fun at some of the best rom-coms of all time. In fact, the Season 2 finale combined bits from "When Harry Met Sally," "You've Got Mail" and "Sleepless In Seattle" in the span of half-an-hour. If that isn't impressive, I don't know what is.
For those of you who have yet to embark on your "Mindy" journey, please do so before Season 3 premieres in September. And for those of you have, I'm sorry. But there's always Kaling's Twitter feed.
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Jennifer Lawrence Ditches Dior For Jason Wu At 'X-Men: Days Of Future Past' World Premiere
Jennifer Lawrence on the red carpet and she's not wearing Dior? Yes, it's true.
The 23-year-old did the unimaginable when she attended the "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" world premiere in New York City on Saturday dressed in a Jason Wu dress. You're probably wondering, "What's the big deal? She looks fantastic!"
We have no arguments that Lawrence looks stunning in the navy velvet slip gown and her perfectly growing-out pixie haircut. However, it's the daring decision she made by NOT wearing the fashion house she gets paid lots of money to represent.
We can tell from the confidence she oozes in the photographs below that the Academy Award-winning actress has not a single worry about ditching Dior for Jason Wu. Besides, she's already revealed that she really doesn't "know anything about fashion." So, we'd cut her some slack, especially if that means seeing Lawrence step out in more form-fitting dresses like this by other designers.
What do you think of Jennifer Lawrence's surprising fashion switch-up?
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The 23-year-old did the unimaginable when she attended the "X-Men: Days Of Future Past" world premiere in New York City on Saturday dressed in a Jason Wu dress. You're probably wondering, "What's the big deal? She looks fantastic!"
We have no arguments that Lawrence looks stunning in the navy velvet slip gown and her perfectly growing-out pixie haircut. However, it's the daring decision she made by NOT wearing the fashion house she gets paid lots of money to represent.
We can tell from the confidence she oozes in the photographs below that the Academy Award-winning actress has not a single worry about ditching Dior for Jason Wu. Besides, she's already revealed that she really doesn't "know anything about fashion." So, we'd cut her some slack, especially if that means seeing Lawrence step out in more form-fitting dresses like this by other designers.
What do you think of Jennifer Lawrence's surprising fashion switch-up?
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'Parenthood' Has Been Renewed (UPDATED)
UPDATE: "Parenthood" has been renewed! According to The Hollywood Reporter, Jason Katim's family drama will return for a thirteen-episode sixth season, after much speculation regarding negotiations with the cast.
Earlier today, Deadline reported that the "Parenthood" cast has agreed to reduce their appearances from nine episodes in what would likely be the final season of the show.
On Friday, April 9, THR noted that pay cuts were being discussed. A source told the outlet that despite all of the cast's star power, NBC got the cost of the show down to $3.5 million and refused raises since.
Throughout the process, the cast seemed eager for renewal, but were also unsure when an official decision would be made ... including Sam Jaeger, which (we guess?) means there is hope for Julia and Joel somewhere in Jaeger and Erika Christensen's nine of 13 episodes.
In the past, Craig T. Nelson (Zeek) has slammed the network for their lack of appreciation for the show's small but passionate following. "There are all these people responding to our show," he said, "and NBC is completely out of it."
It's regrettable that 6 will be such a short season, but at least now we can cry over "Parenthood" because it is a heart-wrenchingly realistic portrait of the trials and tribulations associated with familial ties (and not because it's cancelled).
Check out our full list of renewed and canceled shows here.
Earlier today, Deadline reported that the "Parenthood" cast has agreed to reduce their appearances from nine episodes in what would likely be the final season of the show.
On Friday, April 9, THR noted that pay cuts were being discussed. A source told the outlet that despite all of the cast's star power, NBC got the cost of the show down to $3.5 million and refused raises since.
Throughout the process, the cast seemed eager for renewal, but were also unsure when an official decision would be made ... including Sam Jaeger, which (we guess?) means there is hope for Julia and Joel somewhere in Jaeger and Erika Christensen's nine of 13 episodes.
"yeah, well, I'm just... getting my thing together"
— mae margaret whitman (@maebirdwing) May 9, 2014While waiting to hear word on the fate of @nbcparenthood, I found this pic. Don't make Awesome T. Nelson wait. pic.twitter.com/QuwLX6d6Ip
— Sam Jaeger (@Sam_Jaeger) May 6, 2014In the past, Craig T. Nelson (Zeek) has slammed the network for their lack of appreciation for the show's small but passionate following. "There are all these people responding to our show," he said, "and NBC is completely out of it."
It's regrettable that 6 will be such a short season, but at least now we can cry over "Parenthood" because it is a heart-wrenchingly realistic portrait of the trials and tribulations associated with familial ties (and not because it's cancelled).
Check out our full list of renewed and canceled shows here.
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Happy Mother's Day From Celebrities To Moms
Happy Mother's Day! Have you called your mom yet? Here are a bunch of celebrities that also were given life by a lady, to inspire you with the love that should be overpowering you on this May 11. Observe these touching tweets and Instagrams and then, seriously, call your mom.
Miley Cyrus has a mom!
Jimmy Kimmel has a mom and also once was a cute child!
Mayim Bialik doesn't care that Hallmark made this a holiday in the first place!
Ludacris and Seth Meyers both have supportive moms!
Kris Jenner is Kendall Jenner's mom!
Snoop Dog made this fun collage for moms and grandmas!
Justin Bieber has a mom!
That man that was on "The Bachelor" has a Spanish-speaking mom!
Hugh Jackman's mother appears to be a plate of pancakes!
Andy Cohen has a mom!
James Franco has a mom!
Bette Midler IS a mom!
Rob Lowe, Mark Ruffalo, Zach Braff and Kristin Chenoweth love all of the moms!
Sofia Vergara loves all of the madres!
North West has a mom!
Mindy Kaling has a mom!
Kristin Davis took a picture of this flower, because moms!
LeAnn Rimes has at least two moms!
Sara Bareilles' mom wears polka dots!
Courtney Cox is aware that it is mother's day!
Chris Harrison is trying to make mother's day into a promotion for "The Bachelorette"!
Eric Stonestreet is saying stuff about pets and moms!
Cher made an emoji poem for moms!
Miley Cyrus has a mom!
Jimmy Kimmel has a mom and also once was a cute child!
happy Mother's Day to all the Moms who thought matching outfits with their sons was a great idea (namely mine) pic.twitter.com/lMwxvXVTSO
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 11, 2014Mayim Bialik doesn't care that Hallmark made this a holiday in the first place!
I know, I know: it's a manufactured corporate holiday. But still: happy mother's day to all of the mothers out... http://t.co/ifogWb8owC
— Mayim Bialik (@missmayim) May 11, 2014Ludacris and Seth Meyers both have supportive moms!
Happy Mothers Day to my Beautiful Mom who has been front and Center in supporting all of my dreams and… http://t.co/N9RJiHbVJi
— Ludacris (@Ludacris) May 11, 2014Happy Mother's Day to Hilary Meyers, the best audience a kid could ever ask for.
— Seth Meyers (@sethmeyers) May 11, 2014Kris Jenner is Kendall Jenner's mom!
Snoop Dog made this fun collage for moms and grandmas!
Justin Bieber has a mom!
I love her with all my heart. Happy Mother's Day @pattiemallette! Love you. #HonorThyMother #HappyMothersDay pic.twitter.com/3yvUAiMhYP
— Justin Bieber (@justinbieber) May 11, 2014That man that was on "The Bachelor" has a Spanish-speaking mom!
Vieja @nguinand FELIZ dia... Te quiero MUCHO y gracias por estar SIEMPRE ahi por tus HIJOS y por mi HIJA... pic.twitter.com/Yrxmi7TTwY
— Juan Pablo Galavis™ (@JuanPaGalavis) May 11, 2014Hugh Jackman's mother appears to be a plate of pancakes!
Andy Cohen has a mom!
To my mom and yours: pic.twitter.com/d2Bc8xQhFe
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) May 11, 2014James Franco has a mom!
happy mothers' day mom! http://t.co/bStbSagUji
— James Franco (@JamesFrancoTV) May 11, 2014Bette Midler IS a mom!
My greatest creation... #HappyMothersDay pic.twitter.com/JzF7JF0I1x
— Bette Midler (@BetteMidler) May 11, 2014Rob Lowe, Mark Ruffalo, Zach Braff and Kristin Chenoweth love all of the moms!
To those who work so hard at the most important job there is, happy Mother's Day.
— Rob Lowe (@RobLowe) May 11, 2014Happy Mothers's Day to all the Moms, and all the Moms of the Moms. Thanks for all you do for all the rest of us.
— Mark Ruffalo (@MarkRuffalo) May 11, 2014Happy Mother's Day to all moms !
— Kristin Chenoweth (@KChenoweth) May 11, 2014To all the Moms, thank you. I love you. pic.twitter.com/V5uzyMw7z4
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) May 11, 2014Sofia Vergara loves all of the madres!
Feliz dia de las Madres!!❤️❤️ http://t.co/7tzbew4LZE
— Sofia Vergara (@SofiaVergara) May 11, 2014North West has a mom!
This little girl has changed my world in more ways than I ever could have imagined! Being a mom is the… http://t.co/9xicP3hE4q
— Kim Kardashian (@KimKardashian) May 11, 2014Mindy Kaling has a mom!
For those of us missing our mothers, today can feel like Missing Mom Day. Luckily, love is a rope that connects us to our moms forever. Xoxo
— Mindy Kaling (@mindykaling) May 11, 2014Kristin Davis took a picture of this flower, because moms!
Happy Mother's Day to all of the beautiful Mommies out there! Hope you have a great day and relax a bit of you can pic.twitter.com/R3KxM5aL2G
— Kristin Davis (@KristinDavis) May 11, 2014LeAnn Rimes has at least two moms!
Ohhhh my mamas!! Luv them pic.twitter.com/bVrpf3fnWh
— LeAnn Rimes Cibrian (@leannrimes) May 11, 2014Sara Bareilles' mom wears polka dots!
Courtney Cox is aware that it is mother's day!
Happy Mother’s Day!! ❤️❤️
— Courteney Cox (@CourteneyCox) May 11, 2014Chris Harrison is trying to make mother's day into a promotion for "The Bachelorette"!
Happy Mother's Day! My gift to all you great moms out there #TheBachelorette starts in one week Mon May 19th
— Chris Harrison (@chrisbharrison) May 11, 2014Eric Stonestreet is saying stuff about pets and moms!
Happy Mother's Day to hot dtf moms first, then to my mom, then to all other moms, then to moms of just pets, then to pets who are moms.
— Eric Stonestreet (@ericstonestreet) May 11, 2014Cher made an emoji poem for moms!
DEAREST CREW
MOMS
I WISH U THE HAPPIEST
DAY EVER
HOPE YOUR CHILDREN REMEMBER HOW
SPECIAL U R,& HOW MUCH U
HAVE LOVED THEM
WE U
— Cher (@cher) May 11, 2014↧
Hillary Clinton And Michelle Obama Trade Jabs In 'SNL' Mothers' Day Message
Sometimes it's easy to tell when someone is being passive aggressive, like when they refer to something as monumental as the American Care Act as a "re-gift."
That's just one of the jabs that Hillary (Vanessa Bayer) takes at FLOTUS Michelle (portrayed for the first time on "SNL" by new cast member Sasheer Zamata) in the tension-filled Mothers' Day message above.
Of course, Michelle manages to get in her own jokes about Hillary running in 2016 and quitting her job as Secretary of State. Watch above, if only just to see the face that Hillary makes when she tries one of Michelle's "healthy" cookies.
That's just one of the jabs that Hillary (Vanessa Bayer) takes at FLOTUS Michelle (portrayed for the first time on "SNL" by new cast member Sasheer Zamata) in the tension-filled Mothers' Day message above.
Of course, Michelle manages to get in her own jokes about Hillary running in 2016 and quitting her job as Secretary of State. Watch above, if only just to see the face that Hillary makes when she tries one of Michelle's "healthy" cookies.
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A Celebration of Mothers - Actors, Authors, Artists, Journalists and Politicos Share "Lessons from Mom"
This Mother's Day, celebrities, politicians, and others including First Lady Michelle Obama, Arianna Huffington, Christy Turlington Burns, Mayim Bialik, Representative Cathy McMorris-Rodgers, Leader Nancy Pelosi, Emily Saliers (of the Indigo Girls), CraigsList founder Craig Newmark and others are sharing the important lessons they learned from their mothers in the first-ever MomsRising Celebration of Mothers, a Mother's Day blogging extravaganza.
For many of us, mom was our first teacher. She taught us to recite the alphabet, how to tie our shoes, to swim and not to hit our siblings. Mothers have also taught life lessons that many of us carry with us into adulthood and old age. Whether you're a movie star, a political mover-and-shaker, an award-winning novelist, a new mom, an experienced mom or have ever had a mom; the lessons you learn from your mother stick with you for your lifetime. This year, we honor moms and their wisdom by sharing the lessons learned from mom by some of our nation's most accomplished people.
*Scroll down to read what each has to say!
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First Lady Michelle Obama, "#ReachHigher:One of the Greatest Lessons I Learned From My Mom"
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Fran Drescher, "My mom is my best friend"
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US Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Republican Conference, "The Gift of Being a Mom"
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Leader Nancy Pelosi, "My Mother"
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Mayim Bialik, "My mother taught me to be frugal in all areas except..."
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Arianna Huffington, "Protect and nurture our human capital"
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Christy Turlington Burns, "My mom taught me these life lessons"
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Alisa Valdes, "My mom taught me to love words"
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Emily Saliers,"My mom always loved and accepted me as I was"
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Alex Tse, "My mom taught me how to be tough"
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Laurie David, "My mom taught me the ritual of the family dinner"
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Ayelet Waldman, "My mother taught me to love books"
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Mary McDonough, "A little lipstick and independence"
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Craig Newmark, "My mom helped me understand that I should appreciate what I have while I have it"
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Molly Smith, "I learned from my mom never to accept a lousy seat in a restaurant"
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Sally Kohn, "Since becoming a mom"
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Ana Flores, "My mom has taught me that in life you've always got to give of yourself first"
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Judith Helfand, "How does a mother/daughter relationship heal from toxic chemical exposure?"
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Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, "Jumping in the Deep End"
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United States Representative to the United Nations Samantha Power, "Empathy is Everything: A lesson from my mother the doctor"
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Jose Antonio Vargas, "An Act of Love"
And, if you need more proof of the power of mothers, then check out this MomsRising.org Mother's Day video: Caught on Video -- Undeniable proof that moms have super powers! Watch for the cute kids, stay for the laughs, share for Mother's Day! (The baby at :32 is now contacting an agent for voice over work, LOL.)
Happy Mother's Day!
For many of us, mom was our first teacher. She taught us to recite the alphabet, how to tie our shoes, to swim and not to hit our siblings. Mothers have also taught life lessons that many of us carry with us into adulthood and old age. Whether you're a movie star, a political mover-and-shaker, an award-winning novelist, a new mom, an experienced mom or have ever had a mom; the lessons you learn from your mother stick with you for your lifetime. This year, we honor moms and their wisdom by sharing the lessons learned from mom by some of our nation's most accomplished people.
*Scroll down to read what each has to say!
First Lady Michelle Obama, "#ReachHigher:One of the Greatest Lessons I Learned From My Mom"
Fran Drescher, "My mom is my best friend"
US Representative Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Chair of the House Republican Conference, "The Gift of Being a Mom"
Leader Nancy Pelosi, "My Mother"
Mayim Bialik, "My mother taught me to be frugal in all areas except..."
Arianna Huffington, "Protect and nurture our human capital"
Christy Turlington Burns, "My mom taught me these life lessons"
Alisa Valdes, "My mom taught me to love words"
Emily Saliers,"My mom always loved and accepted me as I was"
Alex Tse, "My mom taught me how to be tough"
Laurie David, "My mom taught me the ritual of the family dinner"
Ayelet Waldman, "My mother taught me to love books"
Mary McDonough, "A little lipstick and independence"
Craig Newmark, "My mom helped me understand that I should appreciate what I have while I have it"
Molly Smith, "I learned from my mom never to accept a lousy seat in a restaurant"
Sally Kohn, "Since becoming a mom"
Ana Flores, "My mom has taught me that in life you've always got to give of yourself first"
Judith Helfand, "How does a mother/daughter relationship heal from toxic chemical exposure?"
Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, "Jumping in the Deep End"
United States Representative to the United Nations Samantha Power, "Empathy is Everything: A lesson from my mother the doctor"
Jose Antonio Vargas, "An Act of Love"And, if you need more proof of the power of mothers, then check out this MomsRising.org Mother's Day video: Caught on Video -- Undeniable proof that moms have super powers! Watch for the cute kids, stay for the laughs, share for Mother's Day! (The baby at :32 is now contacting an agent for voice over work, LOL.)
Happy Mother's Day!
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Justin Bieber Lets A Truck Drag Him Through The Streets Just To Feel Alive
Here is a video of Justin Bieber hanging on to a moving vehicle, while riding a skateboard. Obviously, this is a very dangerous thing that no one should ever do. It's also very questionable in the case of Justin Bieber, considering he has access to millions of dollars and could easily engage in such thrill-seeking activities as sky diving, bungee jumping or even going on the Space Mountain ride at Disney World. The options are really endless! But, no, le petit Candian is a man-boy of simple pleasures, content to spend his Saturdays "ridin down fairfax lol had a great time."
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Charlize Theron Got Ugly On 'Saturday Night Live'
Charlize Theron is good at nearly everything and she's always the most gorgeous person in the room. That was, until she stepped foot onto the stage of Saturday Night Live.
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