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'White House Down' flops at the box office: What went wrong?
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"White House Down" was supposed to be one of the surefire hits of the summer.
Channing Tatum became a bona fide movie star last year with a sleeper hit trifecta of "The Vow," "21 Jump Street" and "Magic Mike" (not to mention being named People's Sexiest Man Alive). Jamie Foxx was coming off his biggest box office success to date with the Oscar nominated "Django Unchained." And director Roland Emmerich has experience both directing blockbuster hits ("2012," "The Day After Tomorrow") and destroying the White House in a patriotic summer movie sensation ("Independence Day").
But even with that pedigree and high profile pre-release hype dating all the way back to Jimmy Kimmel's post-Oscars ABC special (where Foxx and Tatum turned catchy/silly slow jam "Channing All Over Your Tatum" into a viral hit), "White House Down" shocked Hollywood with a embarrassingly limp $25.7 million estimated opening weekend.
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Orlando Bloom recreates viral video during last day on 'The Hobbit'
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Filming on "The Hobbit" trilogy is slowly coming to an end, and director Peter Jackson is doing something special to say goodbye to each of the actors that worked with him on "The Lord of the Rings" movies and now these ones.
First he took a very sad photograph with Ian McKellen, and then he did something a bit more humorous with Orlando Bloom. Spoofing the Legolas viral video "They're Taking The Hobbits To Isengard," Bloom made his own rendition of the song that's earned millions of hits on YouTube.
Jackson and Bloom's version had over 5.6 million views at press time after being posted on June 29. What caused them to make the video? What other than "a couple of beers," of course.
"A day after saying goodbye to Gandalf and Tauriel, it was time to farewell Legolas. What a great day it was, with Orlando battling a serious Orc for »
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Paula Deen dropped by her publisher: Who still stands by the chef after her N-word scandal?
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It's been a rough couple of weeks for TV chef Paula Deen. After giving a deposition in which she admitted to using the N-word, business partners and sponsors have been dropping her left and right.
Saturday (June 29) brought news that Paula's next cookbook was also being scrapped by the publisher. In the fallout of the scandal, the book shot to number one on Amazon, but now it won't see the light of day.
With businesses ending their professional partnerships with Deen at such a rapid pace, it's hard to keep tabs on who's still in and who has ducked out. Luckily, Zap2it has compiled an infographic to set the record straight. Check that out below:
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Demi Lovato: I was suicidal at age 7, and Barney saved my life
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Demi Lovato hasn't kept her past suicidal feelings a secret. She went to rehab and came out the stronger for it, and now is continuing to open up about just how young she was when she first had thoughts of wanting to kill herself -- and the surprising figure who helped her cope with them.
When Lovato was 7 years old, she had her first gig singing the theme song on "Barney & Friends." She admits to Cosmopolitan magazine that Barney helped her deal with her issues, like he has so many other children.
"At the time, I was just so grateful to be on TV, but I was also really struggling. Looking back, there was a connection, probably between any kid who's ever sang that song to Barney, a little place in a child's heart, a void, that could be filled. And maybe Barney fills it," she says. "Even before Barney, »
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'Divergent' panel announced for San Diego Comic-Con 2013
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"Ender's Game" isn't the only Summit Entertainment movie going to the 2013 San Diego Comic-Con. The movie studio announced that upcoming dystopian adaptation "Divergent" will also be getting a Hall H panel on July 18.
In addition to the first footage released of the movie, the panel will include a question and answer period with key cast and crew members from the flick. Among those announced for the panel are author Veronica Roth, director Neil Burger, and actors Shailene Woodley, Theo James, Miles Teller, Maggie Q, Ansel Elgort, Mekhi Phifer, Ben Lamb, Ben Lloyd-Hughes and Christian Madsen.
That's not the only presence "Divergent" will have at Comic-Con. Summit Entertainment's Grand Hall booth will be giving away exclusive promo items, and there also will be an autograph signing. More details on the signing will likely be revealed at a later date.
According to the fan buzz around the project, "Divergent" could shape »
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Miley Cyrus or Maltey Cyrus? 'We Can't Stop' dog parody goes viral
1 hour ago
Miley Cyrus' new video "We Can't Stop" is already a certified hit, but The Pet Collective found the one thing that makes it even better: dogs. The website created a parody of the video and it's one of the best things we've seen all day, all the way down to the video's star "Maltey Cyrus."
According to The Pet Collective, "Maltey Cyrus is a Maltipoo with attitude." That's definitely a description that should get the real Cyrus on board with this video. Though she hasn't acknowledged it on Twitter yet, she'll likely be twerking along to it with the rest of us very soon.
"Just as Miley Cyrus and her friends like to party all day, Maltey and her crew like to bark all day and all night!" the description for the video continues. "They live the doggie dream life, laying in the sun, swimming in the pool, and dancing anytime they want! »
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Bet Awards: Amber Rose wardrobe malfunction bares her behind
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When Amber Rose opted to wear a flowing yellow and black striped dress on the red carpet at the 2013 Bet Awards, she likely didn't realize how easily the outfit would flow. A breeze blew up the celeb's dress and revealed her bare derriere Marilyn Monroe-style to the world, though she managed to brush it off without a problem.
That wasn't the only thing getting people talking on the carpet. Rose and fiance Wiz Khalifa very publicly showed their affection for one another by passionately locking lips for the photographers in attendance. He then proceeded to keep a hand on her behind, likely both to protect her from her skirt blowing up again and just to keep her close.
Rose and Khalifa have been together since 2011. The couple became engaged on March 1, 2012 and gave birth to their first son, Sebastian Taylor Thomaz, on Feb. 21, 2013.
Of course, Rose wasn't the only »
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Teen Choice Awards 2013 nomination: 'Glee', 'Pitch Perfect' lead second wave
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Fox has unveiled the second wave of nominations for the 2013 Teen Choice Awards, with "Glee" and "Pitch Perfect" singing their way to the top of the pack.
The show, which will feature performances by One Direction and Paramore, takes place August 11. In the latest round of nominations, categories include Choice Movie Villain, Choice Move Scene Stealer, Choice TV Personality, Choice TV Breakout Show and more. Check out the latest nominees below:
Movies: Choice Movie VillainJavier Bardem, "Skyfall"Adam DeVine, "Pitch Perfect"Tom Hardy, "The Dark Knight Rises"Ben Kingsley, "Iron Man 3"Melissa McCarthy, "Identity Thief" Choice Movie Scene StealerJoseph Gordon-Levitt, "The Dark Knight Rises"Hana Mae Lee, "Pitch Perfect"Kellan Lutz, "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2"Channing Tatum, "G.I. Joe: Retaliation"Ben Platt, "Pitch Perfect" Choice Movie BreakoutAdam DeVine, "Pitch Perfect"Alice Englert, "Beautiful Creatures"Nicholas Hoult, "Warm Bodies"Ezra Miller, "The Perks of Being a Wallflower"Eddie Redmayne, »
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Meagan Good bares cleavage in Bet Awards dress: Too much or just enough?
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Well before the 2013 Bet Awards kicked off, Meagan Good was already making red carpet headlines with her plunging royal blue gown. Ditching a bra and instead letting her own curves do the work, Good wowed in the fashion department.
Of course, there was some irony that she was presenting the Best Gospel Award that night. Fittingly she is a preacher's wife, but many were discussing that Good's goods weren't appropriate for giving out that award. Fortunately she wasn't the victim of a wardrobe malfunction in addition to her daring dress, or then she really would have gotten people talking.
So what do you think? Was Good doing the world a service with her impressive Bet Awards dress? Or should she have toned it down for the occasion? Vote below:
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'Teen Mom' star Farrah Abraham checks into rehab for alcohol abuse
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The next chapter in Farrah Abraham's story has been written, and it includes a stay in rehab. The "Back Door Teen Mom" sex tape star checked into rehab for alcohol abuse Sunday night (June 30).
She confirmed the stay herself, telling Radar Online she was checking in for a 10-day stay. "At this time in my life, I need to stay focused on the positive to get through all of the negative that a DUI has caused in my life," she says. Farrah was arrested for DUI back in March and was later given six months probation.
Farrah says she wants "to make better choices and ensure I can recognize when I am putting myself in a bad situation next time." As for the situation of putting herself in porn, Abraham still seems okay with that. »
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Lindsay Lohan scared of relapsing after rehab, wants to go into hiding
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When Lindsay Lohan checks out of rehab in early August, don't expect her to show back up in Los Angeles or New York. According to TMZ, that's exactly what Lindsay doesn't want to do, because she's afraid of relapsing.
Instead, Lilo plans to go into hiding. A source says Lindsay understands that places like New York and Los Angeles fuel her addictions, rather than help her get over them. She's also hoping to go somewhere without paparazzi.
It was reported Sunday (June 30) that Lindsay had finally come to terms with losing access to Adderall, a drug she had been prescribed for years. She had initially threatened to boycott rehab if she weren't given access to it.
Lindsay checked into Betty Ford in May to begin a court-ordered rehab stay. She later moved to Malibu's Cliffside rehab center to complete the rest of her 90-day stretch. »
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Lucy Lawless, Stephen Moyer, Drew Carey join 'Chicago' cast in Los Angeles
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The acclaimed musical "Chicago" will take the stage in Los Angeles in July, and will he headed by an all-star cast. The three-day run at the Hollywood Bowl will feature Lucy Lawless, "True Blood" star Stephen Moyer and "The Price is Right" host Drew Carey, THR reports.
The show will be directed by Brooke Shields, who has some history with "Chicago," as she starred in productions on Broadway and London's West End. Also joining the cast is Samantha Barks, who had a breakout role in 2012's film adaptation of "Les Miserables."
"Chicago" will run July 26 - July 28. All three of the show's main stars have stage experience. Lawless made her Broadway debut as Rizzo in a 1997 revival of "Grease," while Carey appeared in a Hollywood Bowl production of "Hairspray" in 2011. Moyer has quite a stage background, after spending time with the National Theatre of Wales, the Royal Shakespeare Company, the »
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Jim Kelly dies, 'Enter the Dragon' actor was 67
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Actor and martial artist Jim Kelly died Saturday (June 29) at 67 years old, the Associated Press reports. The death was confirmed by his ex-wife, Marilyn Dishman, who said he had been battling cancer.
Kelly was best known as Bruce Lee's co-star in 1973's "Enter The Dragon." He was a last minute addition to the film, after the actor originally cast in the role dropped out days before production began. From there Kelly starred in a string of blaxploitation movies with martial arts themes.
Looking back on "Enter the Dragon" in a 2010 interview, Kelly called it "one of the best experiences of my life." Eventually his acting work started to slow down, but he still had a fan base, with comic book convention appearances bringing in lines of autograph seekers. »
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Avril Lavigne and Chad Kroeger not married yet
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Despite reports that said the couple tied the knot June 29, it seems Avril Lavigne and Nickelback front man Chad Kroeger are not quite married yet. Us Weekly cites a source that says they had a party to celebrate the nuptials Saturday, but not the actual ceremony.
Avril is set to walk down the aisle Monday, July 1. This will be her second marriage, after divorcing Sum 41's Derick Whibley in 2009. It'll be Kroeger's first.
The couple first announced their engagement in August 2012, after only a month of dating. They have written and recorded a song for the wedding, which Avril says will have to be released at some point. »
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Drake bails on Bet Awards at last minute: Was Chris Brown the cause?
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Drake was noticeably missing from the 2013 Bet Awards. Not only was he scheduled to perform at the awards show, but he was also the night's top nominee. So what forced him to pull out from appearing at the last minute? According to new reports, Chris Brown.
A source tells Hollywood Life that "the reason Drake isn't [at the Bet Awards] is 100 percent all about Chris Brown." Drake reportedly didn't let the Bet organizers know about his absence until the last minute, but it might have been for the best. Allegedly Drake didn't want to risk starting a fight with Brown, his longtime rival, at the awards show.
During a recent interview with GQ, Drake admitted that he doesn't think his rivalry with Brown will end well. "If I think about it too much, I feel it wrapping around my foot, like I get a feeling it could end really badly," he said.
For his part, »
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Chris Tucker's Bet Awards 2013 monologue draws laughs - Watch here
14 hours ago
Chris Tucker got the 2013 Bet Awards off on the right foot with his opening monologue. Not only did he serve as an excellent host for the awards show, he also made sure to specify to Miguel that there would be no stage jumping. Thank goodness!
It's nice to see Tucker becoming such a big part of the Hollywood scene once again. After taking an extended break from the film and comedy scene, Tucker returned to stand-up comedy in 2011 and then starred in 2012's "Silver Linings Playbook." Hopefully he'll start hosting more awards shows after doing such a good job at this one. »
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Buju Banton gun conviction scrapped over juror's criminal intent
15 hours ago
Buju Banton just lucked out. The reggae singer had been charged with a gun conviction from a 2011 trial, but U.S. District Judge James S. Moody recently opted to overturn the charge.
The reason? It turns out Terri Wright, a jury foreman, allegedly did independent research while serving on the case and shared it with the other jurors. Wright has now been charged with criminal contempt.
The drug conviction against Banton, for which he is serving 10 years in prison, still stands. Banton's attorney reportedly says they are considering filing an appeal to overturn that as well, though a decision has not been made. Banton may face a retrial.
Banton has currently served 40 months of his sentence, which was over a cocaine conspiracy and trafficking. Wright is now looking at a fine and a maximum of six years in prison. »
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Bet Awards 2013: Quvenzhane Wallis calls out Kevin Hart for 'Saturday Night Live' sketch
15 hours ago
Remember back in March when Kevin Hart hosted "Saturday Night Live" and did a sketch where he pretended to be Quvenzhane Wallis? Well, so does the young "Beasts of the Southern Wild" star.
Pint-sized Wallis was a nominee at the 2013 Bet Awards, and she and Hart had a brief skit where she called him out on his "SNL" sketch. "We got beef," she told Hart, to which he responded that there's no way she could have beef with him. That didn't go over well with Wallis. "Ain't nobody playing with you, Mini-Me," she gibed before kicking him in the leg. It looks like her character Hush Puppy isn't the only one who's full of spunk.
In the "SNL" episode, Hart's sketch pretended that 9-year-old Wallis had been named the next Pope. How did Hart's version of Wallis celebrate? By doing her signature fist pump and saying, "Who da man? I'm da man! »
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Deion Sanders and Pilar Sanders officially divorced: NFL star tweets marriage advice
16 hours ago
Deion Sanders and Pilar Sanders' nasty split is finally over. The former NFL player took to Twitter to announce that the "drama" came to an end on June 28.
"Thank God Thank God! This 2 year Drama filled divorce is over. Prenup stood, Custody of All kids,pay yo own fees! God is Faithful! Truth," he tweets.
But Sanders didn't stop there. He shared some key advice for other men looking for their dream women: namely, don't let good looks deceive you.
"Men Listen closely! Don't choose a woman with your Flesh choose her with your Spirit & Heart. Yo flesh will Lie until yo flesh die. Truth," he adds. "Thru Trials&Tribulation u get a chance 2 witness many people around u & how they may vary from situation 2 circumstance. Learn & Live! Truth"
Unfortunately for Deion, his ex-wife's attorney says the case isn't quite over yet. Dallas News says several of Pilar's claims, »
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