VIDEO Neil Patrick Harris’ first Oscar promo is here
N-Pat takes the Barney Stinson road for the first official 2015 Oscars promo. The overall message? Watch, because he’s awesome. And he’s not wrong. Come check out the clip.
Idris Elba responds to James Bond speculation with cheeky retort
Rush Limbaugh made waves by suggesting that James Bond could never be played by a black man. Idris Elba thinks he might not fit the role for another reason. Check out the gentleman’s response.
AUDIO Metal band bills US military for using its music as torture
Legendary industrial metal outfit Skinny Puppy have sent the Pentagon an invoice for $666,000. The charge: Playing the band’s music to torture detainees–without the band’s permission. Check their tunage and see for yourself whether its use was justified.
PHOTO President Obama dons sparkly tiara for photo with Girl Scouts
The Scouts visited the White House for the second-annual Science Fair, and came away with a sweet shot of Mr. B. Obama in sparkly headgear. Check the photo, and you’ll understand why the President broke his long-standing “no hats” rule.
Neil deGrasse Tyson’s Christmas tweets draw ire, giggles
NDT has a lot of Christians’ underwear bunched up in uncomfortable ways. Was he out of line, or just having some happy holiday fun? Check the Tweets and see what you think.
PHOTOS Ohio officials force man to take down zombie nativity scene
A Cincinnati-area man created the world’s first Zombie Nativity Scene, but city officials claim it violates code. You’ve got two more days to make your zombie road trip dreams come true. Check out the ghoulishly festive photos.
AUDIO Rush Limbaugh says a black actor could never be James Bond
Rush Limbaugh enjoys controversy, and it’s a slow week. So his comments about James Bond have drawn quite a lot of attention. Is he right, or just racist? (His word, by the way.) Hear what the man had to say, and then speak for yourself.
Tim Burton and Helena Bonham Carter end their relationship
The pair, best known for a thirteen-year, seven-film collaboration, is no more. A rep gave no reason for the split, but said that it had been amicable.
Adam Sandler wins Most Overpaid Actor award (again)
Johnny Depp, Ben Stiller, Channing Tatum, and Sandra Bullock all made the Top Ten list, but Sandler was ahead of them all. Seen one of his movies lately? Know someone who has? Don’t be ashamed–come on in here and read about some of the man’s recent flops.
Here’s the list of theaters actually showing The Interview on Christmas
Around 200 theaters nationwide are throwing caution (and good taste) to the wind and showing The Interview on Christmas Day. Here’s a list of them.
Is there going to be a Downton Abbey movie?
More than one cast member has mentioned “serious talks” about turning the Downton crew loose on the silver screen. There’s just one hiccup, and its name is “Julian Fellowes.” Read on, lads.
MUG SHOT Kentucky woman arrested for shoplifting at “Shop With A Cop” event
Samantha Henson, 26, was at the local Wal-Mart during the event, which aims to develop community ties between police officers and underprivileged citizens. Unfortunately for her, the judge’s sentence was not a Christmas miracle. Check the details inside.
VIDEO Justin Timberlake brings Garth Brooks out on stage for a song
Timberlake has been covering “Friends in Low Places” for weeks, so the performance was no surprise. But he got GB himself to come out for a duet. Check the video and see if you tap your feet.
Congress wants Sony to screen “The Interivew” at the Capitol
Brad Sherman, a freshman senator from California, wants to defeat terrorism by showing the action-comedy at the Capitol. And he’s not the only one: there’s a request to show the movie at the White House, too. See what these statesmen had to say about freedom, democracy, and funny stuff.
Miley Cyrus loves kissing girls for her boyfriend’s viewing pleasure
Patrick Schwarzenegger, who is 22, is apparently attracted to two women making out. And Miley is attracted to attention, so indulging him is no problem. What do you, the viewers at home, think of Miley’s tongue-based antics? Are they a desperate cry for help? A simple-minded expression of freedom? Or something more?
Someone stole the “Christmas Story” leg lamp from a New York liquor store
Gary Brennan, owner of the Yankee Spirits Liquor Store in upstate NY, has had the leg lamp in the front window every year since 2002…until this Christmas. And he is as furious as the Old Man in the wake of a Bumpus Hound turkey swiping. Come on in and read about these shady doins.
Frenchman invents pill that makes farts smell like chocolate
Don’t look now, but there’s a magical French pill that turns the smell of farts into a delicious chocolate aroma. Before you ask: yes, the inventor ships worldwide. Interested? We’ve got the details.
Hackers threaten Iggy Azalea with sex tape leak
An offshoot of the hacker group anonymous accuses Azalea of racism, political laziness, and misappropriation of black culture. Their weapon? A sex tape. Azalea claims the tape doesn’t exist, but the group isn’t buying that excuse…
PHOTOS Elton John joins Instagram just in time to get married
John joined Instagram just a few days before he and long-time partner David Furnish’s nuptuals, which meant there were plenty of photos of the ceremony to go around. We’ve got the best ones right here, along with some of the finest celebrity reactions this side of Twitter.
Brad Pitt was excused from jury duty for being “too distracting”
Brad Pitt was told by a Los Angeles judge that he simply could not serve on the jury, as he is too pretty and would be too much of a distraction. Classic Pitt. The actor didn’t offer comment, but a prominent LA-area lawyer explained the judge’s rationale.
How much will it cost Sony to cancel “The Interview”?
Thanks to all the hacked and leaked e-mails, we know exactly how much money Sony is eating on The Interview’s cancellation. And the damage to the studio’s reputation is incalculable–at least in the short term–but it sure is fun to try.
VIDEO Vladimir Putin mistakes stroke victim for drunken journalist
Putin strikes again. At his annual marathon press conference, the Russian President assumed that a journalist who slurred his words was drunk. The real reason the man’s speech was impaired was quite a bit different.
PHOTO New York’s Genesee Brewing Company made a giant Christmas tree out of beer kegs
The Genessee Brewing Company has given Rochester NY one more reason to be proud: It went ahead and constructed a gigantic Christmas tree out of 300 kegs. We’ve got photo and video evidence of the good times.
AUDIO Madonna releases six new songs, says leaking music is a “form of terrorism”
Madonna’s response to a music leak? Call the leakers terrorists, compare their actions to rape–and then release six new songs on iTunes. The new EP, “Rebel Heart,” is a preview of her forthcoming 13th album, expected to be out in March. We’ve got fresh, hot audio: sink your ear-teeth into it like the pancakes of yore.
Drunk ex-lawyer mows down pedestrians in New York City
Stella Mednik is a lawyer with a suspended legal license, driving on a suspended driver’s license, who hit five pedestrians while avoiding another car. While searching her car after the accident, police officers found something else she had done illegally–something of the inhalation persuasion.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces Class of 2015
Green Day, Stevie Ray Vaughan (how had he not made it already?), Ringo, and Joan Jett headline an unusually top-heavy class of inductees. They’ll be ushered in this spring.
AMC releases first clip and poster for Better Call Saul
The clip is the first actual, real footage AMC has released from its forthcoming show. And there’s new art to accompany it: a great big poster. Get on in here and check out these details.
PHOTOS Wife leaves cheating husband and twin sister naked in parking lot
Ting Su caught her husband and her twin sister engaged in an affair in a parking lot. Then, she got them out of the car, and drove off with their clothes. She is nothing if not an efficient woman.
VIDEO Here’s All I Want For Christmas Is You sung in 20 different styles by one mad genius
Anthony Vincent is the one-man show behind Ten Second Songs, a viral phenomenon in which he picks one song and sings it in a variety of styles for ten seconds each. His holiday offering is “All I Want For Christmas Is You,” and it’s something that has to be heard (and seen) to be believed. Settle in.
What is Christina Hendricks doing after Mad Men?
Hendricks will star in a pilot called–what else?–”Roadies.” Imogen Poots and Luke Wilson will be along for the ride. The best part about the whole thing is the writer and director of the project: a man who knows what he’s talking about when it comes to life on the road. Get on in here and see who the fella is.
Sony Hack Attack: Execs think James Franco is irritating and terrible
Another day, another amusing e-mail exchange from top brass at Sony. But did they get one right for a change? See what they had to say.
Student raises thousands for homeless man who offered his last $5
Robbie, a homeless man living on the streets of Preston, England, offered his last dollars to a stranded student. Now, she’s repaying the favor, many times over. Enjoy another heartwarming tale of Christmas charity and goodwill.
AMC announces Walking Dead spinoff will take place in Los Angeles
Details about the pilot episode are still sparse, but we’ve got a name, a location, and some cast members. Enough info for juicy speculation! In related news, The Walking Dead did something this past Sunday that no show has done in thirty years. Read all about this noteworthy feat…inside.
PHOTOS Porn star lawyer passes nation’s hardest bar exam
Heather Swift–who performed under the name Holly Price–took a bar exam that fewer than half of its takers pass, and aced it. She’s the real deal. Next up? Not lawyer role-play.
Remorseful thief returns stolen charity cash with interest
Darren Green, 30, of the tiny English hamlet of Teesville, stole a charity box while watching his son play soccer. Guilt compelled him to return the money, with interest. A Christmas miracle? You be the judge.
DA dismisses sexual assault charges against Bill Cosby; another woman accuses him of toe-sucking
The Los Angeles District Attorney has declined to file molestation charges against Cosby, saying Judy Huth’s story happened so long ago that the statute of limitations has expired. Model Chloe Goins, however, has a much more recent harassment claim.
MUG SHOT Virginia school district hires heroin dealer to teach first grade
The school hired Elizabeth Ferguson, 36, exactly one week after she was arrested on two felony counts of heroin distribution. You’ll slap both your and your neighbor’s foreheads silly when you hear about the loophole that allowed her to get into the classroom.
VIDEO Nicki Minaj mocks Kim Kardashian on Ellen
She won some praise for doing it on SNL, so Minaj followed that performance with an encore on Ellen. But was she being sincere, sarcastic–or both? Check the video and see for yourself.
Sony Hack Attack: Studio considered suing Bill Murray for Ghostbusters snub
The company thought suing Murray could get him in the third Ghostbusters, and also acknowledged the lawsuit could backfire. The actual e-mail is more amusing than Ghostbusters 2. Fallout from the Hack Attack continues!
Jennifer Aniston exasperated by the pressure to have children
Aniston, 45, has been hounded by motherhood expectations for years. The Friends star also discussed misinterpretations of the word “feminism.” She’s clearly not afraid to speak her mind anymore, if indeed she ever was–read all about it!
New York teen invents $72 million stock market fortune
Mohammed Islam had an eight-figure fortune, until he didn’t. The 17-year-old high school senior turned big dreams with his Investment Club into a fabricated reality. But when CNBC came knocking for an interview, the empire crumbled like the dry cupcakes of yore.
Sony e-mail hack: Execs think Leonardo DiCaprio is “despicable”
More leaked e-mails from the Sony Hack Attack reveal that executives were not pleased with DiCaprio’s decision to back out of a planned Steve Jobs biopic. If catty high0powered exchanges are your thing, get on in here and see these juicy details.
Iggy Azalea announces 2015 “Great Escape” tour
Iggy Z is heading back out on tour to celebrate the ongoing success of “The New Classic,” which just snared four big Grammy noms. Want the dates? Oh–we’ve got the dates. And wait till you see who’s opening for the Igginator…
AUDIO Sharon Osbourne mocks Jay Leno’s sexual prowess
Sharon Osbourne recently revealed that she once had a brief fling with Jay Leno. Then she went on Howard Stern’s show and revealed a whole lot more. You want the dirt? Oh–we’ve got the dirt. Get your shovel.
PHOTO Welcome to Harrison, Arkansas: The most racist town in America
Though the town is trying to change its image, Harrison has a long and difficult history with racism, and is the headquarters of the KKK. Now, a billboard that claims “Anti-Racist is a code word for Anti-White” is capturing national attention.
Bill Cosby speaks: “Black media” should remain “neutral” in his case
Cosby, 77, has remained almost completely silent about the allegations tarnishing his legacy. Now, he says he expects neutrality from black journalists. How do you respond?
The script for the new James Bond movie has leaked (along with the producers’ critical e-mails)
Spectre, the forthcoming entry in the James Bond franchise, has had its crown jewels spilled all over the internet. Execs are as upset about that as they are about the film’s lame-sauce third act. Get the goods!
VIDEO The new “Mad Max” trailer has people losing their minds
The world’s gone mad, indeed. Check the trailer and see whether you’ll participate.
VIDEO Angela Jolie misses the “Unbroken” premiere because of chicken pox
Unbroken is Angelina Jolie’s directorial debut, but she won’t be at the premiere because of last-minute chicken pox. But is that the real reason? Word on the street is there’s more to the story–and it involves the ongoing Sony hacking scandal. Check the details–the “deets,” as the kids are calling them…
Vivid Video offers Mama June a million dollars to do a sex tape
Vivid Video, perhaps best known for its Farrah Abraham sex tape, is pursuing Mama June from Honey Boo Boo. Their goal? Total domination. We think. Read all the enticing details you can handle.
Pope Francis: All dogs (and cats, and bunny rabbits) go to Heaven
You guys: the Pope’s infallibility is coming in handy for a change.
VIDEO South Dakota yanks “Don’t Jerk and Drive” campaign
What they *meant* was “Don’t jerk the steering wheel when driving on an icy patch of road.” But that’s not how it came out. Now, we all benefit–with laughter. Thanks, South Dakota!
Kim Kardashian wants a flat ass
Kim Kardashian has declared her desire for a flat ass. She made the booty proclamation (“booty-mation”) in this week’s episode of “…Take the Hamptons.” See the full quote, then hear how she responded to Pippa Middleton’s booty smack-down (or “booty-smack,” for short).
AUDIO Scott Stapp threatens to kill President Obama in 911 call
Stapp had been in psychiatric care since late November, but left the facility without telling anyone. He believes is a CIA agent whose job is the assassination of President Obama. Stapp’s wife and sister-in-law made the call; check the story to hear the exchange.
VIDEOS Mila Kunis talks about motherhood, says “Breastfeeding is a great workout”
The 31-year old actress made her first chat show appearance since giving birth on September 30. To Craig Ferguson, she joked that breastfeeding equals weight loss, and explained why Ashton’s kilt is one of her favorite things.
Anti-gay billboard attracts rainbow coalition of criticism
An anti-gay billboard posted near Richmond VA has pleased some residents and incensed others. And the company responsible for it is not entirely truthful about the ad–we’ll give you one guess as to the sexual orientation of the model.
Actor jailed for killing and eating ex-girlfriend’s rabbit
Dimitri Diatchenko, 46, has been arrested for allegedly killing and eating his ex-girlfriend’s pet rabbit following an argument. He says the whole thing was a big misunderstanding, but wouldn’t produce the rabbit when pressured by reporters. So it’s a real hare-raising situation, out there in LA.
Will Facebook add a “Dislike” button?
The company doesn’t like the thought of calling it a “Dislike” button, but is nonetheless considering what to add beyond just “Like.” See what Mr. Zuckerberg had to say about the idea, before expressing your own thoughts and opinions on the subject via Starcasm’s “Comment” function.
Crime | Mark Wahlberg | Racism
Mark Wahlberg’s hate crime victim supports his pardon request
Johnny Trinh, one of two of Wahlberg’s hate crime victims, has spoken publicly for the first time since the attacks, and says he’s long since forgiven the actor. See what other long-standing miscommunication he cleared up regarding his injuries.
AUDIO Christopher Lee unveils annual heavy metal Christmas carol
Hark, the herald angels…scream. Or they do when Sir Christopher Lee is through with them. The legendary actor is back with his third metal Christmas carol. Slash the throats of your enemies to get in the proper spirit, and then give the tune a listen.