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50 Shades of Grey Movie Casting News UPDATE: Ian Somerhalder Dons Sexy Christian Grey Masquerade Mask, E.L. James Approves! [PHOTO]

By danica-bellini | Feb 22, 2013 11:39 AM EST

Several "Fifty Shades of Grey" fans may find this latest casting rumor update quite amusing... on Tuesday (Feb. 19), the popular (and seductive) Twitter book blog "Bookish Temptations" posted an image of fan-favorite Ian Somerhalder donning a mysterious Christina Grey-esque masquerade mask. A popular passage from "Fifty Shades" accompanies the sexy image, with the caption - "All I can see of his face is his beautiful chiseled mouth and strong jaw." Author of the hit erotic series E.L. James was tagged in the post... and she actually responded! Although James didn't flat-out exclaim - "Yes! Ian Somerhalder is my perfect Christian Grey!" - she DID post a smiley face! Could the highly-anticipated casting dream of several "First Shades" fans finally come true - does James approve of Somerhalder snagging the lead role of Anastasia Steele's kinky leading man? Read More »

Drew Peterson Screams 'I Did Not Kill Kathleen!": Ex-cop Sentenced to 38 Years for Murder, Drowning of Wife Kathleen Savio

By scott-taylor | Feb 22, 2013 11:10 AM EST

Drew Peterson, an ex Bolingbrook police sergeant was sentenced Thursday to serve 38-years in prison for the murder of his third wife Kathleen Savio. Peterson was convicted of drowning Savio in 2004 in her bathtub. Read More »

Medical Marijuana Bill Rejected By North Carolina Because it Was Too Popular

By alex-galbraith | Feb 22, 2013 10:58 AM EST

In the latest edition of "Horribly out-of-step Politicians...and the Constituents Who Love Them", North Carolina House Committee members voted to kill a bill legalizing medical marijuana in the state in order to stop the supportive masses from pestering them about it. Read More »

Rihanna, Chris Brown Inspire 'Law and Order SVU' Episode [WATCH]: 'Funny Valentine' Promo Mimics 2009 Domestic Violence Case

By danica-bellini | Feb 22, 2013 10:57 AM EST

An upcoming episode of NBC's hit drama/crime series "Law and Order: SVU" entitled "Funny Valentine" follows the turbulent and violent relationship between "a promising young singer and her popular hip-hop star boyfriend." Hmm... sound familiar? Although the episode's promo (set to air on Wednesday, Feb. 27) doesn't mention the lead characters by these names, it's pretty obvious that the story's inspired by real-life celebrities Rihanna and Chris Brown. As many fans remember, the controversial couple was involved in a highly-publicized domestic violence dispute back in 2009, where the "Don't Wake Me Up" crooner physically assaulted and abused the Barbadian beauty. Check out the leaked "Law and Order: SVU" promo video below... notice any resemblances? Read More »

Laura Bush Gay Marriage, Colin Powell, Dick Cheney [VIDEO]: 'Respect of Marriage Coalition' Ad Uses Clips of Republicans Supporting Same-Sex Marriage, Former First Lady Wants No Part

By jon-niles | Feb 22, 2013 10:42 AM EST

A recent media campaign from the Respect of Marriage Coalition shows clips of Laura Bush, Colin Powell and Dick Chaney supporting same-sex marriage, leading to the former first lady insists the removal of her image and name from the ad. The clip of Bush used in the campaign is from a 2010 interview with Larry King where she said, “When couples are committed they ought to have, I think, the same rights that everyone has." Clearly a great quote for such a cause, but unfortunately it was used without her permission. The point of this campaign is to show how powerful republicans support gay marriage and that it is not a partisan issue. Read More »

American Idol Recap: Male Contestants Sudden Death Round Results from Last Night in Las Vegas [PHOTOS]

By scott-taylor | Feb 22, 2013 10:34 AM EST

Round two for American Idols' new sudden death feature proved to be just as eventful for the men Thursday night as it was for the women Wednesday. Five men were sent home Thursday evening in Las Vegas, while five moved on to the next round. Read More »

Rage Against The Machine Early Concert Video Surfaces After 21 Years [WATCH]: Shot in Long Beach Record Store, Near-Perfect Quality

By alex-galbraith | Feb 22, 2013 10:22 AM EST

A 21-year-old video of an early Rage Against the Machine Concert was recently uploaded on to YouTube by user CowProd. The videographer says it took him this long to upload because he is "lazy." Read More »

Foster Replaces LaBeouf: Actor Ben Foster Takes Over for 'Transformers' Star Shia LaBeouf, Joins Alex Baldwin on 'Orphans' Cast

By scott-taylor | Feb 22, 2013 10:00 AM EST

That was quick. Just one day after actor Shia LaBeouf backed out of the Broadway show "Orphans", Ben Foster was picked to replace him. LaBeouf left the show Wednesday due to "creative differences." Read More »

Kenny Clutch Killed in Las Vegas Drive-by Shooting [VIDEO]: Rapper Gunned Down in Maserati, Leads to Violent Vegas Strip Crash, 3 Dead

By danica-bellini | Feb 22, 2013 09:59 AM EST

Reports confirm that a chaotic drive-by shooting took place on the infamous Las Vegas Strip on Thursday morning (Feb. 21), resulting in a violent crash that ultimately killed three individuals. Among the victims and the alleged gunman target was aspiring rapper Kenny Clutch (real name, Kenneth Cherry Jr.). Authorities claim that Clutch was waiting at a red light in his black Maserati at approximately 4:20 a.m. when a black Range Rover pulled up and someone in the vehicle began erratically firing gunshots. Clutch was hit and in response accelerated into the intersection and slammed into an oncoming taxi. Both vehicles instantly lit up in flames - Clutch, a cab driver named Michael Boldon, and his passenger were killed. Two-four other individuals were also injured during what one tourist described as a "scene from 'Die Hard.'" Read More »

Megan Fox Role, TMNT Reboot: Michael Bay Announces on Website Bringing Actress "Back Into The Family" as April O'Neil, What Does 'Ninja Turtles' Have in Store For Us?

By jon-niles | Feb 22, 2013 09:45 AM EST

It looks like Megan Fox and Michael Bay have put their past problems behind them since the movie maker took to his website to announce the actress’ new role: April O’Neil in the ‘Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles’ reboot. The two previously worked on the Transformers movies but Fox was not brought on for the third installment with Bay citing “personal differences.” Perhaps it was because Megan Fox compared the producer/director to Adolf Hitler, saying Bay “wants to be like Hitler on his sets, and he is. So, he’s a nightmare to work for.” All of that aside, Bay’s announcement this week seemed sincere and excited as he wrote, “TMNT: we are bringing Megan Fox back into the family!” Read More »

Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z announce "Legends of the Summer" Tour [FULL VENUE LIST]

By alex-galbraith | Feb 22, 2013 09:42 AM EST

After week's of rumors flying about a possible co-headlining arena tour, Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z have finally revealed plans for a "Legends of The Summer" tour on Jay-Z's Life + Times website. Read More »

Hot Sauce Poured in Eyes, Teen Boy Duct Taped, Forced to Smoke Marijuana as Punishment: Robin Rumsey and Krista Miller Arrested

By danica-bellini | Feb 22, 2013 09:09 AM EST

Reports confirm that two Utah women, Robin Willette Rumsey and Krista Jean Miller, were arrested on multiple felony child abuse and endangerment charges on Tuesday (Feb. 19). Rumsey and her friend Miller allegedly duct-taped Rumsey's teenage son, poured hot sauce in his eyes and mouth, and forced him to inhale marijuana as a disciplinary "punishment." The 14-year-old boy was safely returned to the custody of his father following the arrests, and the case is still under investigation. Read More »

Heat vs. Bulls Watch and Listen ONLINE LIVE STREAM: NBA Live Feed and Coverage from Chicago (Lil Wayne Unlikely to Attend)

By danica-bellini | Feb 21, 2013 07:46 PM EST

The Miami Heat vs. Chicago Bulls battle it out on the court at the United Center in Chicago on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 8:00 p.m. ET. Read on to see where fans can watch and listen to a live stream of the Thursday night basketball game online and catch up-to-date feeds and coverage on highlight plays and scores. Oh, and rapper Lil Wayne, who recently "settled" an ongoing feud with the Miami Heat (and especially NBA player Chris Bosh) is unlikely to attend the game (sarcasm, Lil Wayne will definitely not be there). Read More »

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