Hollywood Headlines: This week in celebrity news
Neil Patrick Harris shared an intimate moment with a cute pup during the 67th Tony Awards last Sunday. The saliva-filled kiss with the dog that starred as Sandy in “Annie” on Broadway, along with a seamless hosting performance, earned the Tonys its biggest audience since 2009.
Other Tonys night notables: Cyndi Lauper became the first solo woman to win a Tony for score, while Tom Hanks was snubbed for lead actor in a play. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
Neil Patrick Harris shares a smooch with a pooch onstage at the 2013 Tony Awards. Kanye West denies cheating allegations with baby on the way. Simon Cowell gets covered with eggs, and more.
Concert-goers had no choice but to end their night early after fire marshals deemed the Fonda Theater too crowded at the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers concert. “I’m absolutely sure that we’re going to the end of the show tonight,” Petty asserted at the next night’s performance. “And if I have to pay it myself, everyone from last night will be reimbursed for their entire ticket.” The band played a total of six nights at the Hollywood venue. (Skip Bolen / Getty Images)
The notoriously callous judge got slicked up with yolks at the season finale of “Britain’s Got Talent.” During a performance by opera contestants Adam and Richard, the duo’s violinist took her turn in the spotlight and began pelting fresh eggs at Cowell. While her good aim may have ruined his jacket, it didn’t impair Cowell’s judgement. “Just watched the Adam and Richard performance back,” he later tweeted. “They didn’t miss a note.” (Jordan Strauss / Associated Press)
The curvacious model of Sports Illustrated swimsuit fame celebrated another year of good genetics last Monday. All grown up, Upton has successful transitioned onto high-fashion runways and magazine covers, not to mention her burgeoning acting career. Besides debunking the occasional dating rumor, her life seems sweeter than the cocktails she can now legally drink. (Jemal Countess / Getty Images)
The beloved TV mogul gave the Washington, D.C., museum $12 million to help fund a new branch dedicated to African American history. The museum will erect a 350-seat theater with her contribution. (George Burns / Associated Press)
Seems like 2 Chainz has been fettered to the police since his visit to California. TSA escorted the unlucky rapper to the LAPD after discovering marijuana and the ingredients for “purple drank” in his check-in luggage Wednesday, according to police reports. The arrest came just days after he was robbed at gunpoint in San Francisco. (Jordan Strauss / Associated Press)
Rumors of the rapper’s infidelity have surfaced right in the middle of Kim’s healthy pregnancy. Allegations came from a Canadian model who says she’s cheated with West twice since the couple started dating. In fierce defense, reps stated: “This is a sad attempt to hurt two people trying to live their lives.” (Francois Mori / Associated Press)
Snoop’s channeling new animal energies with his role in the animated film “Turbo” as Smoove Move, a long-necked snail. The rapper performed at L.A. Live on Wednesday to promote his character. We’ll see if he can deliver the script’s lines as well as his song lyrics when the movie premieres in July. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Actor Ethan Hawke will star as the tragic Shakespearean protagonist Macbeth at the Lincoln Center this winter. “It’s a part I’ve always wanted to play,” he said. The star has stepped back into the spotlight, playing major roles in recent horror flick “The Purge” and popular indie drama “Before Midnight.” (Louisa Gouliamaki / AFP / Getty Images)
