Monthly Archives: September 2011

Taylor Lautner in Abduction

The John Singleton-directed film is the actor’s bid to become an action star and leave his identity as a young heartthrob behind. But if the reception Lautner got outside Grauman’s Chinese Theatre was any indication, it’ll be a while before he can entirely abandon his teen pinup reputation.

Hundreds of girls lined Hollywood Boulevard, chanting “Taylor!” repeatedly in unison as Lautner made his way down the street, stopping to greet fans for nearly 40 minutes. Though “Abduction” is Lautner’s first major role on the big screen, he came across as a veteran movie star, looking polished in a tailored suit and waving to those he didn’t have the time to meet.

It’s no coincidence that Lautner exudes the presence of a Tom Cruise or a Matt Damon, said Singleton: The director asked the actor to watch the films of such stars to prepare for “Abduction.”

“We studied Harrison Ford, Tom Cruise, Matt Damon — I mean, we even studied James Dean — because I wanted him to see people that were kind of in his position when they were young and how they evolved and changed as artists, just so he could get a sense of what his own path would be,” the filmmaker said.

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley London Fashion Week

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley steps out in style for the Burberry Prorsum show during London Fashion Week on Monday, September 19, in London, England.

The 24-year-old gorgeous English model is the face of Burberry Body, a new fragrance from the British brand. Be sure to check out her super sexy shot for the campaign if you missed it!

 

Earlier in the weekend, Rosie attended a Tom Ford dinner and went out on the town to The Box.

Check out the latest pics of Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

Upcoming movie: The Gangster Squad with Ryan Gosling

Ryan Gosling is a gangster on the set of his latest film The Gangster Squad on Tuesday, September 13, in Los Angeles. The films directed by Ruben Fleischer will be released in 2013.

The 30-year-old actor just returned from a trip to Canada for the 2011 Toronto International Film Festival, where he premiered his films The Ides of March and Drive!

The Gangster Squad also stars Josh Brolin, and Emma Stone, who Ryan recently teamed up with for the romantic comedy Crazy, Stupid, Love.

George Clooney and Stacy Keibler dating

George Clooney and former wrestler Stacy Keibler are now dating. The couple went public over the weekend at the Toronto Film Festival, where the actor’s “The Descendents” and “The Ides of March” were screened. Although they were not photographed together on the red carpet, the paparazzi did manage to snap a few shots of their hands kind of touching.

In a brand-new pic taken Saturday night, a dapper Clooney, 50, and a stunning Keibler, 31 (clad in a short black mini-dress and sexy heels) beam as they leave a high-profile bash.

Spartacus actor Andy Whitfield dies at 39

Spartacus: Blood and Sand actor Andy Whitfield, died on Sunday, September 11, in Sydney, Australia, Newspaper USA Today reports. The 39-year-old actor lost his battle to non-Hodgkin Lymphoma after an eighteen month battle with the disease.

Andy’s wife said in a statement that he died on a “sunny Sydney morning” in the “arms of his loving wife.” Andy was a small time actor until he was cast in the hit Starz series. In January, it was announced that Liam McIntyre would take over for Andy’s role in the series.

Charlize Theron hits the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards

Beautiful Charlize Theron hits the red carpet at the GQ Men of the Year Awards, held at the Royal Opera House on Tuesday in London, England.

The 36-year-old South African actress wore a Roland Mouret “Squeers” carre top in parma violet and “Durbyfield” trousers in houndstooth to the event.

Earlier in the week, Charlize’s new “J’adore” film for Dior was released.

Taylor Swift Interview at YouTube

American country pop singer-songwriter Taylor Swift leaves a restaurant after having lunch with a friend on Sunday in West Hollywood, California. The 21-year-old celeb recently stopped by Google’s Mountain View, for an impromptu Q&A session with YouTube and Google staffers.

Taylor’s visit was part of a program called YouTube Presents, which brings fans live performances and interviews with their favorite artists.

When asked how she chooses which covers she’ll perform at a concert, Taylor shared, “I go online and just kind of Google what people – what famous musicians are from a certain area, and I just pick my favorites.”

“I’ve loved so many different kinds of music, and I’ve never really been genre-specific as far as what I listen to. It’s just me and my instrument. It’s a spontaneous part of the show,” she added.


Kim Kardashian and husband Kris Humphries celebrate their wedding

Reality star Kim Kardashian and her husband Kris Humphries celebrate their recent wedding at A Night of Style & Glamour held at Capitale on Wednesday in NYC.

The evening, hosted by publisher Jason Binn, welcomed Kim and Kris back to NYC as newlyweds. The pair married in a lavish ceremony earlier this month.

“Can’t wait to be welcomed to NYC tonight by @JasonBinn & @ColinCowie …be sure to follow them for gr8 pics. They know parties!” Kim tweeted before the party.

Kim’s sister Kourtney also stepped out for the party. The gals are currently filming the second season of their reality show Kourtney & Kim Take New York.