Amanda Lager
Amanda is a freelance writer and copyeditor. She received her MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Central Florida and a BA in English from the University of South Carolina. In her spare time, she takes care of a corgi and a ragdoll cat, and drinks a lot of tea.Christina Hendricks has joined the cast of horror film The Neon Demon. Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, The Neon Demon will be a female-driven movie with Hendricks starring alongside actresses including Elle Fanning, Jena Malone, Abbey Lee, and Bella Heathcote. The Hollywood Reporter announced Thursday that Christina and Keanu Reeves have been added to the… Continue reading Christina Hendricks Joins Female-Driven ‘Neon Demon’ Cast
Though Gwen Stefani has been in the spotlight for over 20 years, she is still surprised by her fame and the support of her fans — and that she married someone as good looking as Gavin Rossdale. Stefani spoke with Cosmopolitan as their March cover girl and revealed her thoughts on marriage and her successful… Continue reading Gwen Stefani Says Her Marriage To Gavin Rossdale Is A ‘Miracle’
Tiffani Thiessen and the Cooking Channel have created a new television series called Dinner at Tiffani’s, which will feature the Saved by the Bell and 90210 star cooking with former co-stars and Hollywood celebrity pals. With the announcement that she and her husband, Brady Smith, are also expecting their second child, Thiessen has a lot… Continue reading Tiffani Thiessen Debuts New Cooking Show ‘Dinner At Tiffani’s’
The department store chain Macy’s announced on Tuesday that it will acquire the beauty retail brand Bluemercury for $210 million. Bluemercury will continue to operate their independent locations, while Macy’s plans to incorporate Bluemercury products in their stores. Forbes writes that the deal is a part of Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s plans to create “omnichannel” brands… Continue reading Macy’s Acquires Bluemercury Cosmetics Brand For $210 Million
Felicity Jones is in talks to lead the stand-alone Star Wars film directed by Gareth Edwards. Lucasfilm and Disney have focused on Felicity as their female lead. Chris Weitz is also joining the cast to rewrite the initial script, written by Gary Whitta. According to an exclusive from the Hollywood Reporter, Felicity is in negotiations… Continue reading Felicity Jones Lands ‘Star Wars’ Stand-Alone Lead Role
Dr. Carl Djerassi was the chemist behind the synthetic hormone used in the oral contraceptive most commonly known as the Pill. Dr. Djerassi died in his home in San Francisco on January 30 at the age of 91. According to the Washington Post, Carl Djerassi died of complications due to liver and bone cancer. Dr.… Continue reading Dr. Carl Djerassi, Co-Creator Of Birth Control Pill, Dies At 91
Mehcad Brooks will co-star opposite Melissa Benoist in CBS’ Supergirl pilot. Brooks will play Jimmy Olsen, a photographer at CatCo. where Benoist’s Kara Zor-El works. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news on Wednesday that Brooks will play the major role in the DC Comics television series. Mehcad is most famous for his roles in Necessary… Continue reading Mehcad Brooks Cast As Jimmy Olsen In ‘Supergirl’
Antonio Banderas may be playing a pirate in The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water, but the 54-year-old actor was inspired to act by Peter Pan rather than his archenemy, Captain Hook. Banderas revealed Peter Pan as the source of his inspiration at the Saturday premiere of Sponge Out of Water in New York City.… Continue reading Antonio Banderas Inspired To Become Actor By ‘Peter Pan’
Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth have a full house! Chris and Elsa’s 10-month-old twins are growing fast. Elsa shared a photo of Tristan and Sasha on Monday in which the babies were holding hands and generally winning over the hearts of fans everywhere. Pataky took to Instagram to share a picture of Tristan and Sasha… Continue reading Elsa Pataky and Chris Hemsworth’s Twins Sasha and Tristan Hold Hands In Cute Instagram Photo
When actor Tyrese Gibson wants something, he is not afraid to say it. Tyrese posted no less than 14 fan images of himself dressed as the Green Lantern on Instagram. Apparently Gibson really wants to play the superhero in the forthcoming 2020 film. Entertainment Weekly reports that the action movie star and R&B singer posted… Continue reading Tyrese Gibson Campaigns For ‘Green Lantern’ Role — On Instagram
A majority of the $300,000 of wine stolen from the restaurant French Laundry has been recovered. The wine was found nearly 2,300 miles away from the French Laundry in Greensboro, North Carolina. The captain of the Napa County Sheriff’s Department, Doug Pike, confirmed that most of the stolen bottles of wine had been recovered on… Continue reading Stolen French Laundry Wine Recovered In North Carolina
Tom Felton, the actor who portrayed Draco Malfoy in the Harry Potter series, may not belong in Slytherin after all. Tom joined Pottermore on Wednesday night, and was surprised when he was sorted into Gryffindor, the house of heroes Harry, Ron, and Hermione. Felton was sorted into his house on Pottermore on Wednesday. Tom felt… Continue reading Tom Felton Sorted Into Gryffindor On ‘Pottermore,’ Not A Slytherin After All
Alessandro Michele, former head of accessories at Gucci, has been promoted as the new creative director of the luxury brand. The French luxury group Kering announced on Wednesday that Michele will replace Frida Giannini, who was asked to leave at the end of 2014. According to the New York Times, the Kering group appointed Alessandro… Continue reading Alessandro Michele To Give Consumers New Reasons To Shop Gucci As Creative Director
The first stand-alone Star Wars film has already begun casting. Rooney Mara and Tatiana Maslany, among other actresses, are testing for the female lead role in the Star Wars spinoff. The Hollywood Reporter exclusively reported that the Gareth Edwards-directed Star Wars film is testing female leads. One of the actresses testing for the role is… Continue reading Rooney Mara, Tatiana Maslany Could Lead ‘Star Wars’ Stand-Alone Film
TLC are using an unconventional method to fund their final album for a group with 65 million records sold worldwide. TLC is funding the album through the crowd-funding website, Kickstarter, to have full creative control and to allow fans to get involved in the process. Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas are headed back… Continue reading TLC Kickstarter Gives Group ‘Complete Control’ Of Final Album
Mick Jagger has started a scholarship fund in the name of the late L’Wren Scott. The scholarship will honor Jagger’s late girlfriend, who was a fashion designer and self-taught seamstress. Jagger’s scholarship will fund tuition and living expenses at London’s Central Saint Martins, a university for the arts, according to E! Online. One student in… Continue reading Mick Jagger Honors L’Wren Scott, Donates Fashion Scholarship In Her Name
In an interview for Nylon’s February issue, Anna Kendrick opened up about her brutally honest Twitter account. Anna even addressed her tweet from two years ago regarding Ryan Gosling that could have been offensive to some. Nylon shared a few of Anna’s thoughts on Twitter, dating, and confidence in a preview of the issue on… Continue reading Anna Kendrick Reveals To ‘Nylon’ She Has No Regrets About Ryan Gosling Tweet
After finishing his work on The Hobbit trilogy, director Peter Jackson will help launch a World War I museum in Wellington, New Zealand. Jackson was speaking on Wednesday at a Screen Advisory Board event to promote local film projects with the Park Road Post Production offices. According to the Associated Press, Jackson is a WWI… Continue reading ‘The Hobbit’ Director Peter Jackson To Open WWI Museum
Final Fantasy XIV: A Realm Reborn will receive Patch 2.5 “Before the Fall” next week. Square Enix released a trailer yesterday which details the expansion. The Final Fantasy update will be so massive that the servers will be down for 12 hours of maintenance. PlayStation Universe writes that Patch 2.5 will be very important for… Continue reading ‘Final Fantasy XIV’ Patch 2.5 Trailer Details ‘Before The Fall’ Expansion
Tim Drummond passed away on January 10 at the age of 74. Drummond, a bassist, recorded with musicians of every sort, from rock legends such as Neil Young and Bob Dylan to Miles Davis and James Brown and even pop sensations like Jewel. The Rolling Stone reports that no cause of death was given as… Continue reading Tim Drummond Dies At 74: Bassist For Neil Young, Bob Dylan
Charlize Theron has renegotiated pay for forthcoming movie The Huntsman for more than $10 million. Last month’s Sony email leaks revealed that Charlize would make less than costar Chris Hemsworth, much like other Hollywood actresses compared to their male coworkers. Theron decided to take action. According to Business Insider, Charlize demanded that she be paid… Continue reading Charlize Theron Negotiates $10 Million In Equal Pay After Sony Hack
The hit musical Wicked may hit theaters in 2016. Producer Marc Platt revealed in an interview that a screenplay for Wicked is currently in works with hopes that the movie version will premiere in 2016. In an interview with Film Divider, Platt said that producers are inspired to move forward with Wicked due to its… Continue reading ‘Wicked’ Movie Adaptation Could Be In Theaters As Early As 2016
Samuel Goetsch and his girlfriend Stephanie Dodd, a Harry Potter fan, flew to England for a special proposal when Goetsch’s plans went wrong. Due to the train cancellations across the United Kingdom, Samuel had to make alternate transportation plans to get to the Surbiton train station. UK Your Local Guardian first reported news of the… Continue reading Harry Potter-Themed Proposal Almost Ruined By UK Train Cancellations
Chris Evans is used to getting attention as heartthrob Steve Rogers, aka Captain America. However, it was Evans’ polite manners that are currently the talk of the internet. At Wednesday night’s People’s Choice Awards, Chris offered his arm to Betty White to help her walk onstage when she was named Favorite TV Icon, winning the… Continue reading Chris Evans Proves He Is Captain America In Real Life, Offers Betty White His Arm
Benedict Cumberbatch and fiancee Sophie Hunter have a baby on the way. Cumberbatch’s publicist has confirmed that the couple are expecting their first child. In a statement to the Guardian, Benedict’s publicist says that the couple are excited over the news. This is the first child for both Cumberbatch and Hunter. “I am delighted to… Continue reading Benedict Cumberbatch and Sophie Hunter Expecting First Child
Cuban performance artist Tania Bruguera has been freed from detention by Cuban authorities after the artist was detained three consecutive times. Tania was first detained on December 30 after trying to stage a performance piece in Havana’s Revolution Square. The Los Angeles Times reported after Tania was released from her second detention by authorities. Bruguera… Continue reading Tania Bruguera: Cuban Artist Freed After Three Consecutive Detentions
One Utah man has made a cover of Anna Kendrick’s song “Cups” using an unconventional method. Instead of instruments, Jim Huish uses different guns and ammo in addition to those iconic red cups to recreate the sound of the Kendrick’s hit from Pitch Perfect. Jim Huish posted his cover of Anna’s “Cups” on YouTube during… Continue reading Utah Man Covers Anna Kendrick’s ‘Cups’ Using Guns And Ammo
William Lewis Rudolph, one of the co-founders of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc., died on Sunday, December 28 in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Rudolph, who went by Lewis, was only a teenager when he joined his family in the doughnut business. Mr. Rudolph worked through the Great Depression alongside his brother, Vernon, to build the brand, which… Continue reading Krispy Kreme Co-Founder Lewis Rudolph Dies At 95
On Christmas Eve, NASA released a photo taken by the Hubble Telescope of a galaxy 60 million light-years from Earth. Numbered galaxy IC 335, the galaxy is one in a group with three others located in what is called the Fornax Galaxy Cluster. From Earth, galaxy IC 335 can only be seen on its edge,… Continue reading Hubble Telescope Shares Views Of A Galaxy 60 Million Light-Years Away
Google’s popular web-based email program Gmail has been blocked in China. Reports indicate that this is a move by the Chinese government to further weaken Google’s power within the country. GreatFire.org, which is a freedom of speech advocacy group based in China, says that services to Gmail have been blocked since December 26, according to… Continue reading China Has Blocked Gmail, Could Force Users Outside China To Switch Services
A fight erupted Friday night at the Navy Pier, a popular Chicago tourist attraction, leading to the arrest of five teenagers. Two other people were injured during the fight. The Chicago Tribune reports that police responded to a call of a disturbance at the Navy Pier around 7:45 p.m. Police found about 30 people involved… Continue reading Chicago’s Navy Pier Closed By Fight Involving Dozens Of Teenagers
Georgia bride-to-be Christina McGinnis was in for the shock of her life, when she was surprised by a flash mob wedding. Christina thought she was going to the Mall of Georgia to take wedding photos as a special project with a photographer friend. Then her fiance Brian Green surprised her. USA Today reports that Green… Continue reading Flash Mob Wedding Surprises Georgia Bride
The lava flowing from Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano has stopped 700 yards short of the shopping center it was expected to hit. The merchants running shops in Pahoa Marketplace are seeing the halt as a Christmas miracle. Officials report that the lava flow halted its march toward the shopping center on Monday, according to the Huffington… Continue reading Hawaii Lava Flow Stops Short Of Shopping Center
McDonald’s visitors in Japan will now be able to eat as many french fries as they can fit in a super-sized carton. The ration of McDonald’s french fries that has spanned weeks in Japan will no longer be in effect at the beginning of January. NBC reports that McDonald’s Japan said operations will resume on… Continue reading Japan McDonald’s French Fry Rations To End In January
Eva Green dominates the short teaser recently released for Penny Dreadful’s upcoming second season. Eva plays Vanessa Ives in the Showtime horror television series. In the trailer, Green addresses someone unseen in a voice over. The brief trailer is short and cryptic, as reported by Entertainment Weekly. Eva’s character refers to a curse that she… Continue reading Eva Green Experiences A Curse And A Blessing In ‘Penny Dreadful’ Teaser Trailer
School of Rock will be adapted into a Broadway musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The 2003 film starring Jack Black is the latest inspiration for Webber.School of Rock will have previews in November 2015 and then open to the public in December at the Winter Garden Theater. According to the New York Times, School of… Continue reading ‘School Of Rock’ Musical Hopes To Bring High Voltage Rock To Broadway In 2015
Michael Phelps plead guilty on Friday to a charge of drunken driving. Michael was placed on probation rather than sentenced to jail. This is the second time in two years that Phelps has been charged with a DUI. According to ESPN, the probation will allow Phelps to train for the 2016 Olympic Games, which will… Continue reading Michael Phelps Pleads Guilty To DUI, Avoids Jail Time
Taiwanese carrier EVA Air is adding a new Hello Kitty jetliner to their fleet. The Hello Kitty-themed airplane will fly nonstop between Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas. The Hello Kitty service will begin in summer 2015, according to the Houston Chronicle. The exterior of the plane… Continue reading Hello Kitty Aircraft Coming To Houston Airport In 2015
Eddie Redmayne and Hannah Bagshawe married in a candlelit service on Monday, December 15. The couple tied the knot at Babington House in Somerset, England. The theme of the wedding was “Winter Wonderland,” according to an exclusive report by Us Weekly. Hannah walked down the aisle in a room lit by candles in an evening… Continue reading Eddie Redmayne And Hannah Bagshawe Wed In A ‘Winter Wonderland’ Ceremony
In a recent interview with MTV News, Blade Runner director Ridley Scott revealed more details about the script for a potential sequel. Scott also let fans know that Blade Runner 2 has a big supporter: Harrison Ford. According to Ridley, the sequel’s script is the best thing that Harrison has ever read. Ridley spoke with… Continue reading ‘Blade Runner 2’ Script Best Thing Ever, According To Harrison Ford
Zoe Saldana and husband Marco Perego have welcomed twin boys to their family. Zoe gave birth earlier this week in a Los Angeles area hospital. The names of the twins have not yet been confirmed. The Mirror first broke the news that Saldana had given birth. The twins are Zoe’s first children. They quoted sources… Continue reading Zoe Saldana Gives Birth To Twins
Disney CEO Bob Iger recently revealed that the company is still interested in creating more films in the Indiana Jones franchise. Iger attended a recent breakfast with Variety, where reporter Marc Graser was live tweeting the event. Graser reported Bob’s hopes for more Indiana Jones, and why fans will have to wait for the potential… Continue reading Disney Places ‘Indiana Jones’ Movie On Slate After ‘Star Wars’
Keira Knightley’s recent appearance at the Moet British Independent Film Awards has reignited rumors that the actress is pregnant. Though Knightley and husband, James Righton, have not confirmed the rumors, talk of an addition to the family has floated around since November. Page Six says that multiple sources have confirmed the pregnancy, and that Keira… Continue reading Keira Knightley Sparks Pregnancy Rumors With British Independent Film Awards Appearance
The movie trailer for The Little Prince was quietly released this week. Though the trailer is entirely in French, fans are excited for the adaptation of the classic book by Antoine de Sainte-Exupery. The Little Prince will be released in late 2015. CNN reports that Mark Osborne of Kung Fu Panda fame will direct the… Continue reading ‘The Little Prince’ Movie Trailer Excites Fans Despite Language Barrier
A Tuesday protest against police brutality in the San Francisco bay area received support from an unlikely source: the police chief himself. Chris Magnus, Chief of police in Richmond, California, who has in the past been accused of racial discrimination, stood in line with other protesters holding a sign with the popular Twitter hashtag “#BlackLivesMatter.”… Continue reading Police Chief Chris Magnus Joins Protests Against Brutality
An eight-foot-tall statue of a giant Lego man washed ashore in Japan on Wednesday. The giant Lego man was wearing blue pants and a red shirt with the logo “No Real Than You Are.” The mysterious Lego statue was discovered by surfer Tatsuya Hirata on Yuigahama beach, in Kamakura, Japan, approximately 35 miles south of… Continue reading Giant Lego Man Surprises Surfers In Japan
A recent study of shells discovered near the “Java Man,” or Homo erectus, shows that humanity’s early ancestors may have been smart enough to produce artwork. The 540,000-year-old shells have geometric carvings that may be decorative, making these shells the earliest known example of mankind’s artwork. The shells were discovered by physician Eugene Dubois in… Continue reading 540,000-Year-Old Shell Engravings Are Oldest Existing Artwork?
Meryl Streep may have had to go without Thanksgiving dinner if Gwyneth Paltrow weren’t her neighbor. Gwyneth saved Thanksgiving by allowing Meryl to use the oven in her her empty apartment. Meryl told Kelly Ripa and Michael Strahan on Live with Kelly and Michael about her Thanksgiving disaster. Streep and her family were celebrating the… Continue reading Meryl Streep’s Thanksgiving Saved By Gwyneth Paltrow
Student protest leader Joshua Wong and two others have begun a hunger strike to reopen communication about democratic elections with the Chinese government. Joshua, who is 18-years-old, and two female teenagers will subsist only on water outside of the Hong Kong government complex. The Los Angeles Times reports that Wong will protest using the hunger… Continue reading Joshua Wong, Protest Leader In Hong Kong, Begins Hunger Strike
Gabrielle Union interrupted an interview Sunday night between her husband and the reporter Fox Sports Miami. Gabrielle videobombed the post-game chat with jokes about Dwyane’s age and performance after missing seven games due to a hamstring injury. According to ESPN, Wade’s return Sunday night against the New York Knicks was impressive. Dwyane scored 27 points… Continue reading Gabrielle Union Videobombs Dwyane Wade, Says He Is ‘Good For An Old Geezer’