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'Bachelorette' Star Welcomes A Baby Girl

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The latest Bachelorette baby is here!

Jen Schefft and husband Joe Waterman welcomed their second daughter, Charlotte Grace Waterman, on Tuesday, July 31, she announced via Twitter.


18 Hilarious Celeb Look-Alikes

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We literally laugh out loud every time we visit Totally Looks Like, a website that matches photos of celebrities with their surprising look-alikes.

Case in point? Sarah Jessica Parker does look a whole lot like Michael Bolton in drag!

Not surprisingly, there's a fair share of celebrity divorcees featured on the site. From the "Real Housewife" who bears a striking resemblance to a "Star Wars" character, to an actress who could double for Justin Bieber, here are some of the site's funniest divorcee doppelgangers.

Annette Bourdeau: Can Andy Samberg Pull Off Serious?

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When I think of Andy Samberg, the first thing that comes to mind is "Jah! Rastafarianism!" from The Lonely Island SNL Digital Short Ras Trent. For others, it may be difficult to stare at his big goofy grin without thinking of other Lonely classics like Dick in a Box, Like a Boss and Motherlover.

So I was somewhat surprised to see Samberg co-starring in the Sundance darling Celeste and Jesse Forever, about a young couple trying to remain friends throughout a divorce. I love me some Samberg, but I couldn't really picture him tackling the dramatic scenes such a concept would surely require.

I never should have doubted the man who brought the world Ras Trent. While Samberg's character Jesse is pretty goofy for most of the flick, he's so believable during the emotional scenes you just want to reach into the screen and comfort the poor man as Celeste (Rashida Jones) crushes him over and over again.

While Samberg's dramatic scenes are well-executed, his goofier moments provide some much-needed levity to the rather heavy subject matter. After all, a movie about a break-up could easily be a huge downer that's difficult to watch. (Exhibit A: The Break-Up, starring Jennifer Aniston and Vince Vaughn.)

Luckily, the screenwriters (Jones and Will McCormack, who has a very funny role as Celeste and Jesse's weird pot-dealing friend) were smart enough to weave some humor throughout the entire script -- even in the most awkward and sad moments. Seeing Jesse crying alone in his room could have just been incredibly depressing. Instead, we see Jesse crying alone in his room while watching re-runs of the Beijing Olympics. Still depressing, but also funny.

The best scenes are of Samberg and Jones joking around together. They invite the audience in to laugh along with their inside jokes, which is both hilarious and incredibly annoying at times. (Hilarious: they 'jerk off' inanimate objects. Incredibly annoying: they feverishly discuss a menu in faux German accents.)

Naturally, given the subject matter, Samberg's character is emotionally conflicted for most of the flick. He masters the subtle emotions well. We can tell when he's sad, confused, angry or irritated. He doesn't overact, and he's never one-dimensional.

This bodes well for Samberg's future post-SNL prospects. He's branching out beyond straight-up comedies relatively early on in his career. Now that he's demonstrated his range, we just might see him tackling even more dramatic roles in the not-so-distant future. (I would love to see him play a comic book villain or a deranged serial killer in a psychological thriller or a horror. Wouldn't he be the perfect horror movie antagonist? He's got that sweet, innocent face that could disarm his victims before he goes in for the kill.)

Of course, if he does branch out further, I hope he still has time for ridiculously funny movies like Hot Rod, the 2007 flick he worked on with his Lonely Island conspirators Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. Samberg was hilarious as the hapless stuntman desperate to impress his abusive stepfather, played by a very intimidating Ian McShane.

I'd also love to see him collaborate with Adam Sandler again. Even though That's My Boy wasn't a box office hit, Sandler and his heir-apparent, Samberg, were great as the unlikely father-son duo. Samberg was the perfect straight man to Sandler's out-of-control party animal.

Whatever his next move is, Samberg's semi-dramatic turn in Celeste proves that he's got the acting chops to sustain him through a long and diverse post-SNL acting career.

Child Stars Gone Wild

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They may look cute when they're young but -- as Britney Spears knows all too well -- they're not that innocent.

Most recently, former Nickelodeon star Amanda Bynes was involved in a series of car mishaps, including an alleged DUI in April. She made headlines again earlier this month when she was reportedly involved in another hit-and-run. Yikes!

However, Bynes isn't the only former child star to be in the news lately. "Home Alone" star Macaulay Culkin was accused of being a heroin addict by the National Enquirer, with the publication going so far as to claim he has just six months to live. Culkin's rep dismissed the report, though the tabloid stands by its story. Whether or not the rumors are true, recent photos of the star show him looking less than stellar.

Of course, these tales of child stars getting into trouble is nothing new. From Britney and Miley to Lindsay and Shia, check out other stars who landed in the spotlight -- just not for the best reasons.

Which Childhood Book Is Brooklyn Decker Reading?

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Like the rest of the world, we spend a lot of time on Twitter. It's both how we procrastinate and how we get our news--we (still) marvel at how something with so few characters can provide so much entertainment.

It's also the best way to get an intimate look into the lives of your favorite fashionistas. Do you want to know what model/actress Brooklyn Decker is currently reading? How about designer Chris Benz's surprising childhood dream? Take a peek in our gallery below to find out. Plus, see what Paper magazine's Mickey Boardman, model Jourdan Dunn, DKNY's PR Girl and more had to say on Twitter this week:

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Who Might Be Getting Married?!

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So, you think you're a real fashionista, hmm? Well, then step right up and take HuffPost Style's Fashionably Late Style Quiz, where we test you on all the style news that didn't make it to our news page this week!

Did These Critics Go Too Far?

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"The Bourne Legacy" leads an army of new movies into theaters this weekend. Thankfully, for ticket buyers, it seems most of this week's offerings are solid bits of entertainment: Only "Bourne Legacy" -- the fourth film in the "Bourne" franchise, but one that doesn't include title star Matt Damon -- and something call "Nitro Circus: The Movie" were certified rotten by Rotten Tomatoes, the popular movie review aggregation site.

Not that films like "The Campaign," "Hope Springs" and indie releases "Red Hook Summer" and "2 Days In Paris" are perfect. Critics found issues with each, with complaints ranging from the films being too stupid ("The Campaign") to too messy (Spike Lee's "Red Hook Summer"). Still, if you're headed to theaters this weekend -- and not watching the Closing Ceremonies at the 2012 London Olympics -- you've certainly got some options.

Television watchers, on the other hand, have a bit less to consider. Earlier this week, NBC debuted the Matthew Perry sitcom "Go On" to high ratings and mixed critical results. The network is likely hoping for a similar response to the sitcom "Animal Practice," which premieres after the Closing Ceremony in London. The series stars Justin Kirk ("Weeds") and Crystal the Monkey ("The Hangover Part II"), and has left most critics decidedly unmoved.

Did these critics go too far? Not far enough? Check out some of the week's toughest reviews in HuffPost Entertainment's Week In Ouch below. Sound off in the comments with your own thoughts on the week's entertainment.

'Malcolm X' Actor Dies At 78

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LOS ANGELES — Albert Freeman Jr., the veteran actor who played Elijah Muhammad in Spike Lee's epic film, "Malcolm X," has died. He was 78.

Howard University in Washington, D.C., confirmed his death Friday night but details weren't immediately available. Freeman taught acting there for years and served as chairman and artistic director of its theater arts department.

"He was a brilliant professor, a renowned actor and a master director who made his mark in the classroom as well as on stage, screen and television. ... He has mentored and taught scores of outstanding actors. He was a resounding voice of Howard and will be missed," university spokeswoman Kerry-Ann Hamilton said in a statement.

Freeman earned an NAACP Image Award for playing Malcolm X's mentor in Lee's 1992 biography.

He also received an Emmy nomination for his role as Malcolm X in the 1979 miniseries "Roots: The Next Generations." He won a best-actor Daytime Emmy that year for his work as Capt. Ed Hall on the soap opera "One Life to Live."


PHOTOS: Introducing Paul Ryan & His Snazzy Ties

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The name on everybody's lips is Paul Ryan. And while most people are discussing his political views, we're also interested in what he's wearing.

Surprisingly, Mitt Romney's newly-announced running mate has quite a snazzy collection of ties. The 42-year-old has spent the better part of his political career brightening up his days in brightly-colored ties -- not a bad way to liven up conservative politics, eh?

Even though we're focusing on his hard-to-miss ties, we do have to give honorable mention to Paul Ryan's epic cowlick (which has already sparked much debate on Twitter, obvi). But for now, here's an introduction to the man and his pastel ties.

Click through to see Paul Ryan's colorful tie collection throughout the years and prepare yourself to see many, many more in the coming months.

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Beyonce Stops By An Unexpected Venue

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NEW YORK -- Superstar singer Beyonce has serenaded a different New York City venue: The United Nations.

Beyonce performed her song "I Was Here" on Friday in the UN's General Assembly Hall in honor of World Humanitarian Day, which is Aug. 19. A music video of the performance will debut the same day.

Beyonce sang in front of hundreds, including Julia Stiles, R&B singer The-Dream and songwriter Diane Warren, who wrote the song.

Warren said in an interview that she initially called Beyonce's husband, Jay-Z, and played the song for him over the phone. He quickly called Beyonce, and days later she recorded it. It appears on her album "4," released last year.

Anderson Cooper hosted, saying with a laugh: "Is this what happens at the UN every Friday night?"

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Rihanna Breaks Down Over Chris Brown, To Oprah

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Turns out not even Oprah can end an interview with Rihanna without asking the singer about Chris Brown. In promo clips for an upcoming interview, the "Rude Boy" singer is seen crying after the TV host asks her about her relationship with Brown, who brutally assaulted her in 2009.

"It was embarrassing," Rihanna said. "It was humiliating. I lost my best friend. I was resentful. I held a grudge. I was dark."

Her interactions with Brown continue to set the tabloid world on fire. Rumors that the two had begun dating again were bolstered by her decision to release his-and-her remixes they collaborated on. Rihanna appeared on the remix to his "Turn Up the Music," and Brown provided a sex-laced verse on the "Birthday Cake" remix.

The TV legend said she had expected Rihanna to be an edgy "badass," but found that the 24-year-old singer defied all her expectations.

Oprah and Rih also chatted about the singer's native Barbados, where the interview took place. The full conversation airs on OWN during "Oprah's Next Chapter," at 9 pm on Sunday, August 19th.

Here's another promo clip for the interview:


PHOTO: Jennifer Lawrence's Bra Pops Out Of Her Top

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Jennifer Lawrence tends to keep it low-key in the fashion department, so we were a little surprised to see the "Hunger Games" actress sporting a relatively brazen look yesterday.

While out and about in Hollywood, Jennifer rocked a skimpy onesie -- not exactly the t-shirts and workout gear we're accustomed to seeing the 21-year-old wear during her off-hours. The unavoidable centerpiece of her outfit? A neon orange bra that she completely flashed.

It seems that bras are having a moment lately as celebrities are willingly flaunting their brightly-colored undergarments in broad daylight. But is this a wardrobe malfunction or just a matter of taste? Check out the photo and tell us what you think of Jennifer's revealing ensemble.

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See more celebrities wearing underwear as outerwear!

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Which 'Grey's Anatomy' Doctor Is Checking In To 'Last Man Standing'?

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ABC's "Last Man Standing" will look a little different come fall, as new showrunner Tim Doyle has opted to recast several prominent roles. According to EW, "Grey's Anatomy" actress Amanda Fuller will replace Alexandra Krosney as Kristin, the eldest daughter of Mike Baxter (Tim Allen).

The show is also aging up Kristin's son Boyd, who was previously played by toddlers Luke and Evan Kruntchev. EW reports that newcomer Flynn Morrison will play a 5-year-old version of Boyd in Season 2. The comedy is also looking to recast Boyd's father, who was portrayed by Nick Jonas last season. The pop star recently confirmed that he was in contention for an "American Idol" judging position, which we're guessing would leave him unavailable for recurring scripted work.

In other casting news ...

A "Secret Circle" star joins a new MTV comedy. Shelley Hennig will recur on "Zach Stone Is Gonna Be Famous," playing the object of the titular character's affections. [Deadline]

Rob Corddry will make "Happy Endings" even happier. The "Childrens Hospital" star has been tapped for a multi-episode arc on the ABC comedy, where he will play the owner of a car dealership who hires Eliza Coupe's Jane as a salesperson. [TVLine]

Odette Annable has been cast on CBS' "Golden Boy." The "House" beauty (who was also recently cast on Cinemax's "Banshee") will recur as Assistant District Attorney Kat O’Connor on the midseason cop drama about an officer's (Theo James) meteoric rise to power. [Deadline]

A "Mission: Impossible" star to menace "Hawaii Five-0." Ving Rhames will appear in flashbacks as a man who has a history with Scott Caan's Danno, who may or may not also appear in the present day. [TV Guide]

Byron Mann will target "Arrow." Mann will play "an enigmatic man who has a complex connection to Oliver Queen/Arrow (Stephen Amell)" in a recurring role. [Deadline]

'Bourne' Performs At Box Office, Despite Lack Of Matt Damon

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Moviegoers were apparently able to look past the fact that Matt Damon is not in "Bourne Legacy," as the film is currently on track for a $45 million-ish weekend, buoyed by a strong Friday start of $16-18 million, THR reports.

"The Campaign" also performed well, besting expectations to pull in $10-11 million on Friday for a weekend of up to $30 million.

In a recent interview with HuffPost Entertainment, Damon, the star of all the first three Jason Bourne films, said massive frustration and a delayed script were to blame for his absence in "Legacy."

"It took years off of our lives," Bourne said of filming "The Bourne Ultimatum." "Without question. The amount of stress that we were under and it was just nonstop for nine months -- in a kind of semi-panic. It was just a sh-tty feeling. He turned to me on day 100 of the last Bourne movie we did -- and we are really good friends -- and he just finally shook his head and he said, This just isn't fun. And it wasn't."

Over at Deadline.com, Nikki Finke notes that Saturday's reports are a good sign for the domestic box office. "All Friday I hadn’t heard Hollywood this encouraged about the domestic box office since 'The Avengers' or 'Ted' opened," she writes. "Let’s face it: Every studio this summer is making the vast majority of money off the international grosses. So to have North America back in business was helping mop up mogul flopsweat."

Rounding out the top three is "The Dark Knight Rises," which dialed up another $5.8 million on Friday. Sony's Meryl Streep film "Hope Springs" took fourth and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" jumped into number five. "Total Recall" was a distant sixth.

For more, head over to THR and Deadline.

Dr. Drew: Too Much Sex Can Be A Bad Thing...

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Dr. Drew Pinsky believes too much sex can be a bad thing... for pets.

Joining PETA's campaign to to combat animal homelessness, the "Celebrity Rehab" addiction specialist recently promoted sterilization as a powerful tool to combat the animal overpopulation crisis.

As Dr. Drew explains in the campaign's video spot, "Every year, millions of dogs and cats are born into a world that doesn't want them, and they end up in crowded animal shelters from which only about half of them are lucky enough to be adopted."

According to the Humane Society, an estimated three to four million dogs and cats are euthanized each year in the U.S. alone.

Beyond spay/neuter, PETA suggests choosing shelter adoption over purchasing pets from a store. It's best when considering adoption to recognize the long-term commitment of caring for an animal -- otherwise, the pet could end up right back in the shelter.

If you want to help an animal in need, visit Petfinder.com or the ASPCA website.

Check out the ad below of Dr. Drew with his dogs, Daisy and Lulu.


These Actors Could All Play Paul Ryan

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Despite electing to announce his runningmate on a Saturday morning during the final weekend of the Olympics, Mitt Romney has nonetheless thrust Rep. Paul Ryan (R-Wis.) back into the spotlight. Ryan, known best for having authored a budget plan that proposed massive changes to programs such as Medicare, also happens to have a number of celebrity doppelgangers.

There's no Paul Ryan movie in production yet (though he did release this "trailer" for his budget), but HuffPost Entertainment took a quiet Saturday morning to dreamcast his part, just in case a movie about the 2012 election does get made. Is his actor-twin Zach Woods from "The Office," who looks frighteningly similar to the congressman? Or is it Vincent Kartheiser, whose "Mad Men" character Pete Campbell certainly has some politician-like traits (namely a self-preserving streak which privileges the privileged)?

First, take a look at the gallery of actors in the slideshow below. Then vote in the poll and let us know who you think comes closest.

Nickelodeon Cancels 'Victorious' After 3 Seasons

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Nickelodeon has decided to end "Victorious" after three seasons.

According to Deadline, the youth-oriented cable network issued a statement that the upcoming season would be the show's last. "Nickelodeon will not be moving forward with production on a fourth season of 'Victorious' following the final season that will premiere this fall,” Nickelodeon said in the statement. “We are very proud of the show, its very talented cast, and our audience will continue to see many of them in upcoming new Nickelodeon projects.”

The show's creator, Dan Schneider, published his own thoughts on the news via his blog:

By now, a lot of you have heard that "Victorious" will not be returning for a 4th season. That is true. This was the network's decision – not mine. Please understand: Almost all Nickelodeon shows have a life of about 60 episodes. We made around 60 episodes of "Drake & Josh"… of "Zoey 101"… and we made 41 episodes of "The Amanda Show"… and all those shows were big hits. So, it's not unusual for a Nick show to do a run of just 60 episodes. I would love to have made more than 60 of "Victorious," but that's how it usually goes.

We're extremely proud of the show, and all we've accomplished. Also – and it's really important that you know this – the network's decision about "Victorious" had nothing to do with "Gibby" or "Sam & Cat". I promise. Even if there was no "Gibby" and no "Sam & Cat" – the network still would have ended "Victorious" after its 60-episode run. I know that some of you are upset and angry – and while I feel terrible about that, I'm also flattered by it. I really appreciate that you care so much. It means you love the show, which makes me feel very proud. But I ask that you please not be angry with Victoria, or Leon, Liz, Ariana, Avan... or ANY of the "Victorious" cast members or staff. They all wanted "Victorious" to continue – so did I.

Schneider emphasized that "Victorious" would still air 15 new episodes in the fall for its final run. The showrunner will also see his other Nickelodeon show, "iCarly," end this year after six seasons, although both shows could live on in proposed spinoffs: "Sam & Cat," starring "iCarly's" Jennette McCurdy and "Victorious" regular Ariana Grande, and "Gibby," anchored by "iCarly's" Noah Munck.

"Victorious" star Victoria Justice spoke exclusively to M Magazine about the news, saying, "I just found out a couple of days ago that we're not coming back. It's sad because I've been with Nickelodeon since I was 12 years old and I became a family with my 'Victorious' cast. We spent a lot of time together and bonded for sure -- I'll look back on the experience very fondly. It's a little shocking and a little bittersweet, but at the end of the day it might not be such a bad thing -- we all want to do our own thing and continue to grow."

She also weighed in on the news via Twitter, choosing to sum things up on a positive note.

How do you feel about "Victorious" ending? Will you watch "Sam & Cat" or "Gibby" if they're picked up for full seasons?

How Drunk Was Joe Simpson When He Got A DUI?

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New details are emerging in Joe Simpson DUI case. According to a source who tipped off TMZ, Jessica Simpson's father was arrested with a .12 blood alcohol level (BAC), well over the legal limit of .08.

Simpson was arrested August 4 in Los Angeles' San Fernando Valley. TMZ reports that he was stopped at a sobriety checkpoint relatively near a bar his daughter is known to frequent.

Country singer Randy Travis also recently found himself on the wrong side of the legal drinking limit. He was arrested and charged with a DWI after being caught naked at the scene and allegedly threatening police.

It was Travis' second alcohol-related arrest of the year.

Twitter-happy Amanda Bynes was also arrested on suspicion of a DUI after she side-swiped a cop car in April. Maybe it's time Hollywood agents also started acting as designated drivers?

Macaulay Culkin Spotted In NY

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Macaulay Culkin continues to dodge rumors of drug abuse, but walking around yesterday in New York City ... the "Home Alone" star appeared to be in good health.

WATCH: Bill Maher's New Rules For Paul Ryan, Todd Akin & More

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Friday's episode of "Real Time With Bill Maher" was a bit of a barnburner, and rightly so given this week's Todd-Akin-Vagina-Gate.

Maher wrote an incendiary blog on Huffington Post just yesterday, taking Akin and all "magical thinking" Republicans to task for ignoring things like science and facts. The text of that post turned out to be the centerpiece of Friday's "New Rules" segment, but Akin wasn't the only one Maher gave a drubbing. He also had new rules for Paul Ryan, Prince Harry, and those things that sit on your desk and ring... you know, the ones that distract you from your iPhone?

Watch all of Maher's New Rules above and see some of his best appearances on other shows, including HuffPost Live, below.

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