Thursday, March 8, 2012

Is Drew Barrymore Pregnant?

First Published: February 22, 2012 11:59 AM EST Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Drew Barrymore arrives at the Marni at H&M Collection Launch at Lloyd Wright’s Sowden House in Los Angeles on February 17, 2012Caption Drew Barrymore arrives at the Marni at H&M Collection Launch at Lloyd Wright’s Sowden House in Los Angeles on February 17, 2012Is Drew Barrymore expecting a baby?

The 36-year-old actress was photographed leaving a doctor’s office in Beverly Hills late last week holding what appeared to be sonogram results.

Her fiance, Will Kopelman, was spotted walking with his soon-to-bride as she held the mystery photos.

While Drew’s reps have remained mum on the pregnancy possibility, a source close to the couple reportedly told People the “Big Miracle” beauty is a natural when it comes to maternal instincts.

“Drew is so motherly,” the source told the mag last month. “Will would like to be a dad. Family is so important to him.”

Drew and Will, a 34-year-old art consultant, became engaged while in Sun Valley, Idaho, over the holidays.

Their impending nuptials will mark Drew’s third trip down the aisle — she and former MTV comedian Tom Green were married from July 7, 2001 - October 15, 2002.

Before that, she and bar owner Jeremy Thomas were married for a little less than a year (from March 20, 1994 - February 18, 1995).

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Leonardo DiCaprio Helps Academy Acquire ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Ruby Slippers

First Published: February 22, 2012 9:41 PM EST Credit: Profiles in History/Lou Bustamante

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has acquired a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for the Academy Museum of Motion PicturesCaption The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has acquired a pair of the iconic ruby slippers from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Leonardo DiCaprio is helping turn the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences into the Land of Oz.

The actor and activist recently helped the Academy Foundation acquire a pair of Dorothy’s ruby slippers from “The Wizard of Oz,” it was revealed on Wednesday.

Funding for the slippers came from the Leonardo DiCaprio Foundation, as well as donations from Steven Spielberg and co-chair of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art Terry Semel.

“The ruby slippers occupy an extraordinary place in the hearts of movie audiences the world over,” Bob Iger, president and CEO of the Walt Disney Co. and chair of the capital campaign for the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, said in a statement. “This is a transformative acquisition for our collection.”

The slippers acquired by the foundation, known as the “Witch’s Shoes” are reportedly in the best condition of the four pairs known to be in existence.

According to a release from the Academy, they pair are suspected to be shoes “Wizard of Oz” star Judy Garland wore when Dorothy clicks her heels to return to Kansas.

A magical piece of Hollywood history, Academy CEO Dawn Hudson said the Foundation was thrilled Leo helped them acquire the shoes.

“Leo’s passionate leadership has helped us bring home this legendary piece of movie history,” Hudson said in a statement. “It’s a wonderful gift to the Academy museum project, and a perfect representation of the work we do year-round to preserve and share our film heritage.”

The shoes are expected to eventually be a part of the upcoming Academy Museum of Motion Pictures, which is in development with LACMA.

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Octavia Spencer Star Struck By Steven Spielberg, Plans To Get Her ‘Boobs Lifted’ As Post-Oscars Splurge

First Published: February 23, 2012 12:53 PM EST Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Octavia Spencer attends USC School Of Cinematic Arts Presents ‘The Power Of Film To Create Social Change’ Panel Discussion in Los Angeles on February 7, 2012 Caption Octavia Spencer attends USC School Of Cinematic Arts Presents ‘The Power Of Film To Create Social Change’ Panel Discussion in Los Angeles on February 7, 2012 Octavia Spencer plans to reward herself for all of her awards season accolades for “The Help” with a little cosmetic work.

“I am going to get my boobs lifted,” the actress told Parade magazine when asked what her first “splurge gift” will be. “That’s going to be my first gift. I’m going to do that.

“I figured going into my forties I want my boobs where they were when I was 17,” she added.

The 39-year-old star has already found a time in her schedule to have the surgery.

“Right after the Oscars I start a Diablo Cody movie. We’re taping out of the country for four months, so I wouldn’t be back here until about August,” she told the mag. “So, I would want to do this around November. Then that way I could just relax until January.”

With a Golden Globe and SAG Award under her belt for her portrayal of “The Help’s” sassy Minny (and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at Sunday’s Academy Awards), Octavia has had her fair share of celebrity encounters, but was star struck by two in particular.

“Steven Spielberg. I saw him quite a few times and he was always smiling. And I literally probably looked like a stalker,” she told Parade. “He and Oprah. They’re right there together.”

Adding, “Oprah changed my dream of what I could be and Steven influenced every ounce of my artistry. I think he’s just the best ever. The fact that I got to do a movie for his studio and had conversations with him is like ‘Oh my God.’”

For more with Octavia, pick up a copy of this week’s Parade.

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Jennifer Aniston Nixes ‘Friends’ Movie Idea, But Is A TV Reunion Possible?

First Published: February 23, 2012 11:59 AM EST Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Jennifer Aniston is all smiles while she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Hollywood, Calif. on February 22, 2012 Caption Jennifer Aniston is all smiles while she was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame in Hollywood, Calif. on February 22, 2012 It’s been eight years since the last cup of coffee was sipped by Rachel, Ross, Phoebe, Monica, Chandler and Joey at Central Perk on “Friends” – and if Jennifer Aniston has anything to say about it, it will stay that way – unless her five former co-stars agree to a reunion on TV.

The star was asked about a possible reunion for the characters – a TV special or big screen version of the popular series has been talked about since the sitcom ended in 2004 – something Jen doesn’t see happening.

“No, there will be none,” the actress told MTV News. “I don’t think so. … Wouldn’t that be weird?”

Adding, “I would be like, ‘Oh god, why did they do that?’”

Jen spoke out further on the “Friends” reunion idea to The Hollywood Reporter, saying a big screen version wouldn’t work.

”‘Friends’ is in your living room; ‘Friends’ is not in a movie theater. It doesn’t make sense to me. I think it would be going against its authentic self,” she told THR.

She was open to the possibility of a TV endeavor though.

“It would probably take those five actors and be somewhere where we left off,” she said of her former co-stars. “I loved what I did for 10 years; it was pure joy and nothing but fun, and it’d be hard to top it. The way we sort of felt the excitement of what ‘Friends’ was when it started, it would have to be something where you felt a similar charge. But I’ll never ever say never.

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Earlier on Wednesday, the 43-year-old “Wanderlust” star was honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, where Access Hollywood correspondent Tim Vincent caught up with the actress, who was joined by dad John Aniston, Adam Sandler, Kathryn Hahn and Malin Ackerman.

“It’s a real big honor,” Jen said of her star, explaining that as a Los Angeles native she has always been enamored with the Hollywood landmark. “Never did I put it mind my mind that that would be me!”

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Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Rep: Gerard Butler In ‘Good Health’ Following Rehab Stint

First Published: February 24, 2012 2:31 PM EST Credit: Getty Images

LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Gerard Butler arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on January 15, 2012Caption Gerard Butler arrives at the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, Calif. on January 15, 2012Gerard Butler has successfully completed a stint in rehab, a rep for the actor confirmed to Access Hollywood.

“Gerard has completed a successful course of treatment and has returned home in good health,” Butler’s rep said in a statement to Access Hollywood on Friday.

Earlier on Friday, TMZ reported that the “300” star began treatment three weeks ago at the Betty Ford Center after realizing that he was having trouble managing pain and injuries that first occurred while filming the 2006 Spartan action movie.

The actor’s injuries reportedly have been intensified by his latest project, the surfing movie “Of Men and Mavericks.”

TMZ reported that the 42-year-old actor was allegedly using prescription medication and cocaine, but noted he was mainly seeking treatment for his pain management and physical injuries.

In the statement to Access, the rep offered no further details on what the actor was being treated for.

Butler recently opened up about his past struggles with alcohol in Red Bulletin’s March issue.

“One or two drinks was never enough for me. I was a foot-on-the-floor-all-the-way- drinker, so it had to go. I don’t miss it. Now it’s as if I never had a drink in my life,” he told the mag. “At one point, I could have never conceived going out and not drinking but, as time goes on, you lose the urge and the insecurity that often makes people drink in the first place.”

Butler’s next project, “Movie 43,” is slated to hit theaters in April, followed by “Playing the Field” in December.

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Jordin Sparks Shares Memories Of Whitney Houston: I Taught Her How To Dougie

First Published: February 24, 2012 7:30 PM EST Credit: Screen Gems

Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston in ‘Sparkle’Caption Jordin Sparks and Whitney Houston in ‘Sparkle’ LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- On Thursday, Jordin Sparks hit the red carpet at the 5th Annual ESSENCE Black Women in Hollywood Luncheon, speaking publicly for the first time about her late “Sparkle” co-star Whitney Houston. But, in an exclusive, sit down interview with Access Hollywood’s Shaun Robinson, the “American Idol” shared some of her most memorable off-camera moments with the late superstar.

“One thing folks didn’t realize about her was her sense of humor, that she was really funny. Tell me one of the funniest things that you remember about her or something she said to you,” Shaun asked.

“We did. There was a moment where…. she was blasting gospel [on her iPod] and then for me, sometimes I would put it on and [she said], ‘Teach me how to Dougie!’” Jordin said of Whitney’s request that the former “Idol” winner show her some dance moves.

“[There was] one night where we were all just waiting for the camera change and we’re all upstairs and I put it on and we start moving and we’re getting up and Whitney’s like, ‘OK,’ and she starts Dougie-ing and we’re all Dougie-ing. It was this crazy moment and it was just so funny,” Jordin recounted.

“Was she good at it?” Shaun asked.

“She was, she was very good… It was just so funny and it was it was a kind of crazy, out of body experience because I’m looking at her going, ‘This is Whitney Houston,’ you know, regal, Whitney, and here she is just getting down and it was awesome,” Jordin said. “It was amazing.”

Jordin said she was “awestruck” often on the “Sparkle” set.

“Even after filming for a couple of weeks I was still just in that awestruck stage at moments. Like it would hit me, ‘I’m standing across from her right now.’ And she was always just so sweet,” Jordin said.

“Sparkle” will hit theaters on August 17, 2012.

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Malin Akerman Dishes On ‘Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story’

First Published: February 24, 2012 9:49 PM EST Credit: Access Hollywood

Malin Akerman stops by Access Holllywood Live on February 23, 2012Caption Malin Akerman stops by Access Holllywood Live on February 23, 2012 LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- Malin Akerman just can’t seem to shake nudity in her films!

In her new comedy, “Wanderlust,” Malin and co-stars Jennifer Aniston and Paul Rudd are surrounded by nudists and in her upcoming project, “Inferno: A Linda Lovelace Story,” the actress will show off plenty of skin chronicling the life of porn star Linda Lovelace.

But just how far will she go?

“I’m sure there will be some nudity [in ‘Inferno’],” the 33-year-old actress told Billy Bush and Kit Hoover on Thursday’s Access Hollywood Live.

Billy asked if she would bare all for the movie if asked to.

“We will have to see,” she explained. “I’m not against it, if it makes sense…that’s a little scary when you say that out loud. But, we’ll have to discuss that.”

And with another project about the adult film star already in the works – “Lovelace” starring Amanda Seyfried – Malin told Billy and Kit that she’s itching to get her project going.

“We’re still waiting on the financing to come in, so hopefully it will come soon. And one is already done. We gotta hurry up,” she said.

When the project does get the go-ahead, Malin will be ready for the challenges of the role.

“I am ready to roll, absolutely,” the actress continued. “It’s a very dark story of her life as an abused woman and it will be a dark place to go into, but I’m looking forward to it.”

“Wanderlust” opens on February 24.

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