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Official Trailer For “Dare”

December 7, 2009 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

The 2009 Sundance Official Selection “DARE,” a feature film shot entirely in Philadelphia, follows 3 very different teenagers through the last semester of high school. Alexa (Emmy Rossum), the over-achieving good girl who longs to break out of her shell; Ben (Ashley Springer) the melancholy outsider; and Johnny (Zach Gilford), the rich, good-looking, seemingly perfect bad boy. But as all 3 will soon find out, even in the safe world of prep school in the suburbs, no one is who they appear to be. DARE is the first feature of screenwriter David Brind and director Adam Salky, and is produced by Mary Jane Skalski (The Station Agent, The Visitor) and Jason Orans (Goodbye Solo, 2009 Spirit Awards Nominee Producer of the Year). Rounding out the cast is Rooney Mara, Ana Gasteyer, Sandra Bernhard, and Tony Award winners Alan Cumming and Cady Huffman.

Per Movies On Demand:

“[Director Adam] Salky and writer David Brind earn kudos for their thoughtful take on shifting point of views among the three to take audience into the character’s different perspectives of their complicated lives whilst revealing several hidden layers to their personas.”

The film premiered at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival in the Dramatic Competition Section, and was picked up for theatrical distribution by IMAGE Entertainment. “DARE” is an edgy coming-of-age story, in the tradition of “Saved,” “The Rules of Attraction,” and “Juno.” It opened in NYC & LA on Nov. 13th, and opened Dec. 4th in Philadelphia.

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Taylor Lautner and Taylor Swift on Overnight Hotel Date – Photo

October 26, 2009 By Holly Stafford 3 Comments

“Twilight” resident wolfpack member Taylor Lautner and country crooner Taylor Swift have been rumored to be dating each other for quite some time now, each trying to throw out the “just friends” card… but how can you use that excuse when you bunk together overnight in a hotel? Hmmmmm….. Lautner wrapped up shooting his part for “Eclipse,” the third movie in the series, flying out of Vancouver down to LA Saturday morning. Later that night, he was seen out on what appeared to be a date with Swift, taking in a Columbus Blue Jackets vs. Los Angeles Kings hockey game with premium seats at the Staples Center before heading out to dinner together. After dinner the couple headed back to their Beverly Hills hotel – notice, no ‘s’ on the end of that word – around 10:30. And before you Twi-hards start calling foul on the situation because in your warped little minds there is no way Mr. Jacob Black could be after anyone but Bella, there is indeed photographs floating around!

Per X17:

“These two weren’t going to any great length to hide the fact that they were spending the night together! They could have been a lot sneakier if they wanted to, and we spotted them leaving early this morning.”

Their latest hookup comes just a mere few weeks after the duo saw each other in Chicago. Both Taylors are busy, she with her tour and he with promoting for “New Moon” about to start up, but it looks like the Taylors are able to find a little time in their schedules to sneak away for a night!

Image Via: Getty Images

Filed Under: "Twilight Saga News", Celebrity Couples, Celebrity Gossip, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Swift Tagged With: bella, Chicago, Columbus Blue Jackets, Date, Dating, dinner, Eclipse, Hockey, hotel, Jacob Black, Kings, LA, Los Angeles, New Moon, Overnight, Relationship, Romance, Staples Center, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Swift, Tour, Twilight, Vancouver

Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan Together Again

August 4, 2009 By Holly Stafford 3 Comments

Maybe her daddy is loosening her strings just a little too much lately… This past Sunday night, Britney Spears and Lindsay Lohan met up at the Grand Star Jazz Club in LA, cheesin’ for a couple of snapshots and appearing to have a great time together. While neither of them looked like they were drinking anything harder than a coke, the two have a bad history from their wilder days of partying together.

Maybe the two were simply sharing hair-dying tips, since both recently went back to blonde. Maybe Britney was schooling Lindsay on the art of the successful comeback. Who knows, But whatever it is, it simply just can’t be good. The last time these two hung out, it wasn’t long after that Britney was admitted to a psych ward, and Lindsay started on her bed-hopping quest, then declaring soon afterwards she was no longer straight. Hmmm… could this be the calm before the storm? Or maybe the key ingredient for the storm last time was Paris Hilton, who thankfully was missing from the pow-wow this time around. She was around both girls, along with Nicole Richie, when all their troubles and meltdowns started.

Word to the wise, Papa Spears – Keep Paris Hilton away from your daughter at all costs! And Doug Reinhardt – Run! Run while you still can!

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Image Via: Wenn.com, Rolling-Blackouts

Filed Under: "Britney Spears", Celebrity Gossip, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Paris Hilton Tagged With: "Britney Spears", blonde, Doug Reinhardt, Drinking, Grand Star Jazz Club, LA, Lindsay Lohan, Nicole Richie, Papa Spears, Paris Hilton, partying, photographs, Photos, Pictures, psych ward

Mischa Barton’s Medical Mystery

July 16, 2009 By Holly Stafford Leave a Comment

Former “O.C.” actress Mischa Barton was reportedly removed from her LA home yesterday by police after responding to a 911 call around 3pm. Details are sketchy but it’s being said that Mischa called the police herself after having a “freak out“… whatever THAT is supposed to mean.

Per Us Weekly:

“We responded to her home last night on a medical issue,” Officer April Harding tells Us. “We assisted with it. She was removed from her home.”

Mystery surrounds the entire situation… Where was Mischa taken? What caused her to so-called freak out? Details on where Barton was taken are not being released by police, citing California privacy laws. Chances are the situation occurred because its being claimed that Barton is smoking the wacky tobacky again, among other things. Freak-out? Sounds more like paranoia to me. Mischa has already done one drug-related stint in rehab, which she entered after a 2008 arrest for DUI and marijuana possession. She was sentenced to 36 months probation, told to attend alcohol education classes, and pay a fine.

Mischa was set to appear tonight at the premiere of her new film titled “Homecoming.” Director Morgan Freeman says that he is sadden to hear that she will not be able to make it because her performance in the film is ‘fantastic’ and will be missed… Missed? Or secretly relieved that the chances of this premiere going off without a hitch has now jumped to nearly 100%? Barton also has a new show on The CW coming out this fall called “A Beautiful Life” about living life as a supermodel.

rPulse claims to have been in contact with the actress’ family, who say this is nothing more than complications due to oral surgery involving deep impacted wisdom teeth that had to be removed from her jaw bones.

Per rPulse:

“I spoke with a family representative and confirmed that Mischa Barton was taken to the hospital due to complications from oral surgery. Her family is with her and she is being treated with antibiotics.”

Do they really expect us to believe that excuse? While as much of a hot mess as she’s been looking lately, there has to be more to this then what her representation is claiming. Since when does complications from oral surgery mean you receive a police escort to the hospital? Hmmm… Something tells me this story is only just beginning…

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Elizabeth Taylor Snubs Michael Jackson’s Memorial

July 7, 2009 By Crista Webster 2 Comments

In true Lindsay Lohan fashion, Elizabeth Taylor has taken to her Twitter to discuss her feelings about the passing of her friend, Michael Jackson.

Taylor revealed on her account that she was asked to speak at Jackson’s memorial, set to take place Tuesday at the Staples Center in LA. The actress, however, declined stating that she wasn’t sure she would be coherent to speak.

Via People:

“I cannot be part of the public whoopla. I just don’t believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others. How I feel is between us. Not a public event.”

Is it just me, or is it a little weird that Elizabeth Taylor is the only person making sense when it comes to Michael Jackson’s memorial?

Filed Under: Celebrity Gossip, Celebrity Loss, Celebrity Quotes, Michael Jackson Tagged With: elizabeth taylor, Eulogy, Joe Jackson, LA, memorial, Michael Jackson, Refused, speak, Staples Center, Tuesday, Twitter

Celebrity Quotes: Conan O’Brien

May 29, 2009 By Cara Leave a Comment

“In New York people would come up to me on the street and say, ‘Hey, Conan!’ Here in Los Angeles the only way I’m going to meet new people is if I accidentally get into their car.”

-Conan O’Brien on his move from New York to L.A.

Filed Under: Celebrity Quotes, Television Tagged With: Celebrity Quotes, Conan O'Brien, LA, Late Show, New York, Tonight Show

Robert Pattinson Shows Us His Nipple Candy-Photos

February 20, 2009 By Crista Webster 8 Comments

So I was sitting at home, minding my own business when I happened upon these photos of Robert Pattinson leaving the optometrist yesterday in LA. What? No, I wasn’t searching fan sites looking for pictures of him! Are you serious? I mean, I am a grown woman with things to do and…OK. I was searching the internet for pictures of him.

Though there is really no “news” attached to these pictures, I would like to speculate that Sparklepants was visiting the eye doctor to get fitted for some lovely topaz tinted contact lenses he will need in a few weeks.

I also need to get some swooning off my chest here. The boy is hot. Pure hot. I think my pants are on fire. For those of you who were worried that his hair wouldn’t be back to ‘Edward ‘ status by time filming of “New Moon” started, you can see now that the worrying was all for not. His hair is back in shape and even looks a little on the clean side (I am sure that mean old manager of his, Nick Frenkel, is making him stay clean for the Oscars).

If you look at some of the pics closely, you will see that Robert tore the sleeves off his plaid shirt thus not protecting him from what appears to be a chilly February day in California (wink, wink). Thank you for that Mother Nature. Thank you. I love a little Sparklepants nipple candy in the afternoon.

Now that I have done the dirty work for those of you with harsher computer restrictions in the workplace than me, please feel free to enjoy them.

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