The annual “Hollywood Christmas Celebration at The Grove” was held Sunday, November 13, 2011, bringing the spirit of the holiday season to Los Angeles.
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As if Justin Timberlake wasn’t already cool enough, he won some extra swagger points over the weekend when he delivered on his promise to accompany Cpl. Kelsey DeSantis to The Basic School Instructor Battalion 236th Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Richmond, Virginia.
During the night’s festivities, Timberlake and the other ball attendees watched a special video about Pearl Harbor, World War II and the September 11 terrorist attacks which left JT writing, “It was a surreal moment to be in that room with so many of our great Marines who have such a different type of connection to those stories.”
Timberlake concluded, “To all of you that serve every day for us…Ensuring our freedom, I say: My deepest gratitude to you. I’ve met so many of my heroes… From Michael Jordan to Michael Jackson. And, nothing makes me feel more honor and pride than when I get to meet one of you. Last night changed my life and I will never forget it.
“Thank you Corporal Kelsey DeSantis. Thank you for inviting me. And, thank you for being my hero.”
WOAH WOAH WOAH, I am not ready for this. Not one bit.
If you are a Brad Pitt fan, brace yourself. The 47-year old actor told Australia’s 60 Minutes that he will quit acting by the time he is 50.
Let me count. That’s only three more years. Say it isn’t so Brad?!
As of now, Pitt plans on exiting his role in front of the camera and start working behind it. “I am really enjoying the producing side and development of stories and putting those pieces together,” Pitt said. “Getting stories to the plate that might have had a tougher times otherwise.”
Brad, why can’t you do both?!
Is it just me, or do any of you also feel it would be an utter shame for that beautiful face of his to be hidden behind the camera in a mere few years?
SPOTTED: Taryn Manning (Hustle & Flow, Sons of Anarchy) Evan Ross (90210, musician), Amber Lancaster (The Hard Times of RJ Burger, The Bold & The Beautiful), Brittny Gastineau (Gastineau Girls), Courtenay Semel (socialite), Michael Yo (E! reporter), Quddus (former MTV vj), Caroline D’Amore (socialite) to celebrate Scorpio birthdays of Michelle Marie, Taryn Manning, and Courtenay Semel at The Beverly in West Hollywood, CA.
Here are some highlights from he night:
*Taryn Manning dancing all night with fellow gal pals Caroline D’Amore and Courtenay Semel.
*Brittny Gastineau, Caroline D’Amore, and Courtenay Semel sitting together sharing Voli Light Vodka with Refine Mixer cocktails and laughs.
*Michael Yo spinning around close friend Amber Lancaster on the dance floor.
*Taryn Manning dj’ing with close friend Evan Ross cheering her on.
The first X Factor USA will hold its second elimination results show tonight. Who did America vote for and who got voted off November 10, 2011? Look below for live blogging spoiler results of who is safe and who is eliminated off of the Top 11.
The two acts with the lowest votes will perform for the judges one last time and the judges will select who will go home.
Live Update – As of 8:56 PM EST
The contestants performed a medley of songs
Recap of last night’s show
Willow Smith performs Fireball!
Jessie J performs Domino
Eliminated:
Stereo Hogzz
Out with one SNL alum, in with another. Billy Crystal will replace Eddie Murphy as host for the 84th Academy Awards. “I’m thrilled to welcome Billy back to the Oscar® stage,” said Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences president Tom Sherak. “He’s a comic legend and Oscar icon, and it feels good to have him back where he belongs.”
Said Mischer, “With Billy, we’re moving forward with one of the greatest hosts in Oscar history. His return to the Oscars® is, in a sense, a celebration.”
This will mark Crystal’s ninth time as host. Only Bob Hope has hosted more Academy Awards presentations, with 19 ceremonies between 1940 and 1978. Crystal last hosted the Academy Awards in 2004.
“Some of the best moments of my career have happened on the Oscar stage. I am thrilled to be back there. Actually, I am doing this so that the young woman in my pharmacy will stop asking me my name when I pick up my prescriptions,” said Crystal.
Fully understanding their First Amendment right to air almost anything they want, La Toya Jackson is chastising MSNBC nonetheless for planning to air a documentary on Conrad Murray, the doctor who was just convicted of involuntary manslaughter in the death of her brother, Michael Jackson.
“I feel it morally reprehensible to cloak a murderer and convicted felon with celebrity status, which the airing of Dr. Murray’s views will undoubtedly accomplish,” La Toya wrote in a letter to MSNBC president Phil Griffin.
She continued, “This becomes even more egregious since Michael is sadly and obviously unable to defend himself against whatever allegations may be made.”
“I understand that legally MSNBC is protected by the first amendment. I ask at the very least MSNBC permit my family to view the tape amongst ourselves in advance of its airing to the public.” La Toya then pleads with the MSNBC president, “Mr. Griffin, take a moment to put yourself in our shoes and appreciate our suffering for the past two years.”
A humbled and apologetic Ashton Kutcher is quitting Twitter for good after he got blasted by a firestorm of responses for tweeting one message too many without knowing what he was talking about.
“U r right, I need 2b more responsible 4 my voice @kaykaymour: maybe you should use your brain & get the facts b4 u tweet like an idiot.”
“there is truth in that, I make mistakes @timothyfurey: @aplusk you’re an idiot”
“honestly it’s me @RightGirl: Who is more ignorant? @Aplusk, or the over EIGHT MILLION idiots who follow him?”
America might have talent but it has to find it without judge Piers Morgan moving forward.
“I’m leaving America’s Got Talent after 6 wonderful years,” Morgan Tweeted last night, continuing, “Turned out that juggling’s harder than it looks, so I’m going to focus on CNN.”
Morgan then thanked “NBC, Fremantle, and of course, my friend Simon Cowell, for giving me such a great opportunity. It’s been a blast.”
America might have talent but it has to find it without judge Piers Morgan moving forward.
“I’m leaving America’s Got Talent after 6 wonderful years,” Morgan Tweeted last night, continuing, “Turned out that juggling’s harder than it looks, so I’m going to focus on CNN.”
Morgan then thanked “NBC, Fremantle, and of course, my friend Simon Cowell, for giving me such a great opportunity. It’s been a blast.”