Why let Stephen Colbert have all the super PAC fun? Now, Bill Maher is getting in on the action, donating $1 million to the pro-Obama PAC known as Priorities USA Action. The controversial comedian and host of HBOâs âReal Time,â made the announcement during a live stream of his San Jose stand-up show âCrazyStupidPolitics.â (Ricardo DeAratanha / Los Angeles Times)
Sacha Baron Cohen is no stranger to awards show shenanigans (remember when his Bruno character crash-landed on Eminem at the MTV Movie Awards?) and now heâs at it again. The buzz started with rumors that Cohen was disinvited from the Oscars (he stars in the best picture nominee âHugoâ). The Academy says it isnât true, as long as he comes as himself and not in character as Adm. Gen. Shabazz Aladeen from his new movie âThe Dictator.â Then Oscars producer Brian Grazer said either way was fine with him. Cohenâs taking full advantage, releasing video messages to the media as Aladeen and calling into morning showâs like âTodayâ to complain about the slight. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Jersey City isnât exactly welcoming Nicole âSnookiâ Polizzi and Jennifer âJWowwâ Farley with open arms. The reality stars and their crew, in town for a new spinoff, have been denied filming permits at several locations around town and in Newark. One liquor store event went so far as to hang âNo Snookiâ in the window. Ouch! (Peter Kramer / Associated Press)
âAmerican Idolâ suffered its lowest in-season ratings ever this week with only 15.4 million bothering to tune in. However, those who did, got a real eyeful -- Steven Tyler in his underwear. (Michael Becker / Associated Press)
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Barbara Walters welcomed former co-host Star Jones back to âThe Viewâ for a visit on Wednesday. Jones was there to raise awareness about women and heart disease, but Walters quickly steered the conversation to Jonesâ abrupt departure from the show six years ago. Taking a walk down memory lane, Jones explained it was âuglyâ and a âbad emotional timeâ when she found out her contract would not be renewed. Fans will never forget what happened next; Jones blindsided her team by announcing on air that she was leaving the show.
On Thursday, Jonesâ âTodayâs Professionalsâ colleague Donny Deutsch stood up for her calling âThe Viewâ interview an âambush.â(Ida Mae Astute / Associated Press)
Charlie Sheen slammed âTwo and a Half Menâ and his replacement Ashton Kutcher last Thursday during a âTMZ Liveâ interview. âIâm tired of pretending the show doesnât suck. Iâm tired of pretending Ashton doesnât suck,â he said on air. However the actor later tweeted an apology to Kutcher, in character as the late Charlie Harper, writing, âMy bad. I was disrespectful to a man doing his best.â Apology accepted? Not so far, at least via Twitter. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Adeleâs moment in the spotlight ended on a sour note on Tuesday at the Brit Awards when her album of the year acceptance speech was cut short. While apologetic host James Corden tried to usher her off stage to make time for Blur, Adele became upset, eventually signing off with, âCan I just say then, goodbye, and Iâll see you next time round, then.â And then she gave the crowd the middle finger. Despite hubbub over who she was directing the offending finger at, the singer insists it was meant for the âsuits.â (Joel Ryan / Associated Press)
It seems that adding a little structure to Lindsay Lohanâs life has done her a bit of good. During a recent court hearing Judge Stephanie Sautner told the actress sheâs in the âhome stretchâ of her probation and that summary probation could be right around the corner (meaning no check-ins with probation officers). Lohan has been completing community service and therapy sessions in monthly increments since November. Her good behavior is paying off and with permission she will likely be heading to New York next week to host âSaturday Night Live.â (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images)
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Chris Brown and Rihanna are back together, at least vocally. The former couple released two new remixes this week featuring both singers, including âTurn Up the Musicâ and âBirthday Cake.â The announcement came as a surprise to many fans, considering Brownâs violent attack on Rihanna on the eve of the Grammys three years ago. He is still serving the remainder of a five-year probation sentence for the felony. (Photos from left: Chris Brown; Credit: Matt Sayles / Associated Press. Rihanna; Credit: Joel Ryan / Associated Press.)
Dame Judi Dench went public recently with news that sheâs suffering from age-related macular degeneration. The condition wonât lead to blindness but it has had a significant impact on her vision. These days she uses lenses, glasses and bright light to see and requires a friend, relative or agent to come by and read her scripts aloud. (Dave Hogan / Getty Images)