Hollywood Headlines: A week in review
Williams was chatting with the TV mogul about his hit single “Happy” and its unexpected global influence when she played a compilation of fan-made videos from around the world. And that’s when the tears came. “It’s overwhelming because I love what I do,” he said after regaining composure. “I just appreciate the fact that like people have believed in me for so long that I could make it to this point, to feel that.” (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
Pharrell gets emotional, Rosie O’Donnell shows off a fresh face, shirts come off at the MTV Movie Awards and much more.
By Andrea Wang
“Breaking Bad” fan Stefan Montana scored a date to prom thanks to a video he recorded with Cranston after one of the actor’s “All the Way” performances in New York. Watch the video here. (Mike Coppola / Getty Images)
Arnett’s divorce filing comes a good long time after the two announced their separation in September 2012. The actor is requesting joint legal and physical custody of the couple’s two sons, and visitation rights. The comedians were married for nine years. (Matt Sayles / Associated Press)
Franco took to social media with nasty words after a prominent New York Times critic wrote a negative review of his new show, “Of Mice and Men.” “Sadly Ben Brantley and the NYT have embarassed [sic] themselves,” Franco said on Instagram in a post since removed. “Brantley ... should be working for Gawker.com instead of the paper of record. The theater community hates him, and for good reason, he’s an idiot.” (Andrew Medichini / Associated Press)
“Almost 50 lbs off - I can see it,” she tweeted with a before-and-after picture. The television personality turned her focus on her health, including losing weight, after a life-threatening heart attack in 2012. (Evan Agostini / Associated Press)
The once-estranged couple made their first public appearance as an item again on Tuesday, reuniting on the red carpet in New York. Back in August, Douglas said their break was temporary: “We’re talking. I think everything will be fine, and I’m very hopeful,” he said backstage at the Emmys. (Greg Allen / Associated Press)
The two-weekend music festival lures a bevy of stars (and paparazzi) to the desert for music and exposure. Fashion brands race to get their clothing on Coachella’s celebrity regulars, such as Kate Bosworth, Vanessa Hudgens and Alessandra Ambrosio. Details here. (Chris Pizzello / Associated Press)
The man stays true to his word — with a little help from host Rita Ora. The “That Awkward Moment’” star, who received a nomination for best shirtless performance, said back in March that he’d accept his trophy sans shirt if he beat Chris Hemsworth (who was in the running for “Thor”). Mid-acceptance speech, Ora came up behind Efron and ripped his shirt open to speed the process along. (Christopher Polk / Getty Images)
Chelsea Clinton and her husband Marc Mezvinsky are expecting their first child. “I certainly feel all the better, whether it’s a girl or a boy, that she or he will grow up in a world full of so many strong, young female leaders,” she said during her Thursday announcement. (Rob Kim / Getty Images)
The pop star has canceled a number of concerts since she was hospitalized for a severe allergic reaction to antibiotics, leaving some fans cranky after waiting in line for hours. Seems like Cyrus was equally moody: “humans can b so selfish,” she tweeted Wednesday. “if any1 thinks id rather b layin n a hospital bed than doing what i love on stage theyre ... LAME. im miserable.” (Dan Steinberg / Associated Press)
