Hollywood Headlines: A week in review
Recent hearsay that single mom Katie Holmes and actor Jamie Foxx are Hollywood’s freshest couple has the “Django Unchained” star’s abs working. The rumors “are 100% not true,” he said. “It’s quite hilarious because we simply danced at a charity event along with a lot of other people.” (Pierre-Philippe Marcou / AFP / Getty Images)
Madonna causes a ruckus at the theater, Victoria’s Secret unveils its $10-million Fantasy Bra, the Jonas Brothers hurtle toward a rumored band breakup and much more.
By Andrea Wang / Los Angeles Times
The ring Kim Kardashian gave back to ex-husband Kris Humphries after their hasty split was sold at an auction house earlier this week, with bids starting at $200,000. The grand total spent on the sparkler, including sales fees: $749,000. According to the auction catalog, a part of the proceeds will go to charity. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
Madonna’s lack of theater etiquette caught media fire after a moviegoer noted the pop star’s incessant texting during a screening of “12 Years a Slave.” Report is the pop star exclaimed, “It’s for business... ENSLAVER!” after someone asked her to put away the phone. The theater chain’s owner, Tim League, issued a restriction after news broke. “Until she apologizes to movie fans, Madonna is banned from watching movies @drafthouse,” he tweeted. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
“I’m afraid people hate who I really am.” “I’m scared my girl will get pregnant at not the exact time we want.” These are just a couple of the dark, handwritten thoughts actor and musician Donald Glover posted to his Instagram. Glover, who also addressed his career in the photos, explained that he had a lot to get off his chest and wanted to be transparent with his fans. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
The lucky model has a ruby-, diamond- and sapphire-encrusted bra that’s just her size. This year’s Victoria’s Secret Fantasy Bra holds a whopping 4,200 precious gems, including a 52-carat ruby hanging down the middle. Swanepoel will be taking the garment (with its matching belt) down the runway for the Victoria Secret Fashion Show, which airs in December. (Andrew H. Walker / Getty Images)
Ed Lauter, who most recently portrayed the butler in Oscar-winning film “The Artist,” died Wednesday in his Los Angeles home. The film and television actor succumbed to mesothelioma, a form of cancer that affects tissue surrounding internal organs. (John Shearer / Associated Press)
The Oscar winner gushed about the popular drama in a letter addressed to series star Bryan Cranston that allegedly appeared on Cranston’s Facebook page for a little while. “Your performance as Walter White was the best acting I have seen — ever,” Hopkins wrote. “I know there is so much smoke blowing ... in this business, and I’ve sort of lost belief in anything really. But this work of yours is spectacular — absolutely stunning.” (Matthew Lloyd / For the Times)
Did controversy lift Cyrus to the top of the Billboard 200 chart? “Bangerz” sold 270,000 copies in its first week in stores, and while we haven’t decided whether the star’s recent antics are good or bad, one things for sure — we’re listening. (Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images)
Two of comedy’s finest ladies are prepping to co-host the Golden Globes in 2014 and 2015. In 2013, Fey and Poehler brought the ceremony its highest viewership since 2007, with 19.7 million eyeballing the show. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)
Nick, Joe and Kevin Jonas may be edging toward a breakup, one step at a time. After canceling their upcoming tour, the band has deleted its official Twitter account. According to a rep, the Jonas Brothers have been unable to agree on the group’s creative direction. (Jordan Strauss / Associated Press)
