[credit provider=”Hulu” url=”http://www.hulu.com/watch/268429/a-day-in-the-life-richard-branson”] Since Richard Branson started his first business in 1966, it’s safe to say the mogul has launched close to 100 companies (if not more) under his Virgin brand. Virgin has plastered its name on everything from airlines to wine clubs to underwear.It’s not surprising that he would […]

[credit provider=”Amazon, go4celebrity, Warner Brothers”] We’ve shown you the celebrities who graduated from Ivy-League schools and went on to bright futures in Hollywood. But what about the ones who never even made it past the 12th grade? 

TwitterIn honour of 4/20, Justin Timberlake and Cameron Diaz talk about their love for the ganja while these 11 celebs are the most vocal about “going green.” Meanwhile, Rihanna posted these photos of drug use (on a man’s head!) during Coachella. After getting some heat about the pics, Rihanna tweeted […]

[credit provider=”Scholastic, Andrew H. Walker/ Getty Images” url=”http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/director-gary-ross-attends-the-cinema-society-calvin-klein-news-photo/141644586″] Even though director Gary Ross made a “Hunger Games” adaptation that has shattered box office records and has received generally great reviews, the director will not be taking on the task of adapting the second film in the series. But now, less than a […]

We’ve opened up our homes to the Cosby clan, the dysfunctional families on “Mad Men” and a loveable “Modern Family”—and in turn, they opened up their fictional homes to eager viewers who relate to their scripted lives.While we all know Carrie Bradshaw’s “Sex and the City” digs were out of […]

Richard Branson is responsible for running over 400 companies under the Virgin banner—but that doesn’t stop this multi-tasking businessman from staying fit, eating a good breakfast and his favourite sport, kite boarding.

[credit provider=”screengrab”] Want to contribute to a worthy cause and get your favourite celebrity to do something awesome and/or ridiculous? That’s the idea behind Charity Bribes.Anyone can post something awesome or bizarre for a specific celebrity to do. These ideas go on a master list, where the good people of the […]

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APWhoa, we cannot get over Mel Gibson’s latest rage-filled rant in which he yells at screenwriter Joe Eszterhas “What the f**k have you been doing!!” after lack of progress on “The Maccabees” script. The list of Cannes film festival nominees has just been announced and it’s heavy on U.S. talent. […]

When Allstate’s marketing chief, Mark LaNeve, resigned “for personal reasons” in February it left much of the ad industry wondering if the brand’s star spokesman, Mayhem, would be going with him.Since the Mayhem campaign was launched in June 2010, he has been an industry favourite and loved by consumers, who find the mischievous character hilarious.

[credit provider=”Tribeca-Film-Festival” url=”http://www.tribecafilm.com/festival/”] New York’s 11th annual Tribeca Film Festival kicks off today and the festival’s reputation of debuting small-budget yet big buzz films looks like this year will be no different.The new crop of films vying for the titles of Best Narrative, Documentary and Short films definitely won’t disappoint a […]

[credit provider=”s_bukley / Shutterstock.com” url=”http://www.shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?lang=en&search_source=search_form&version=llv1&anyorall=all&safesearch=1&searchterm=lisa+vanderpump&search_group=&orient=&search_cat=&searchtermx=&photographer_name=&people_gender=&people_age=&people_ethnicity=&people_number=&commercial_ok=&colour=&show_color_wheel=1#id=91503812&src=1b1952840f70bae09714ba05394c839e-1-7″] As the Queen Bee on Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, UK-born Lisa Vanderpump, is known for her glamorous lifestyle, obsession with the colour pink and adorable Pomeranian named Giggy (short for Gigolo), who has his own Twitter following. But Vanderpump is also the […]

“America’s oldest teenager” Dick Clark has passed away today at age 82.

[credit provider=”Screenshot” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kd5ooBC6Aug”] Charlie Sheen‘s comeback show is getting hit with a $50 million lawsuit today from Jason Shuman from Blue Star Entertainment.Shuman claimed that he helped develop “Anger Management” for two years along with the show’s existing executive producer Joe Roth who has been involved with the production of […]

Apple recently unveiled two commercials featuring Zooey Deschanel and Samuel L. Jackson hawking Siri and the iPhone 4S.

[credit provider=”Time” url=”http://www.time.com/time/specials/packages/0,28757,2111975,00.html?iid=redirect-time100″] The all-encompassing Time’s 100 Most Influential People list is out and 20 celebrities from the entertainment and fashion world have made the cut this year.There are some sports names and the political/investment people, but here are the comedians, talk show hosts, fashion designers and more who have […]

Last week, after seven years and six children together, Brad Pitt finally put a giant rock on Angelina Jolie‘s finger.

[credit provider=”Twitter.com/BTIGCharityDay” url=”https://twitter.com/#!/BTIGCharityDay/media/slideshow?url=pic.twitter.com%2FQQDxlS0h”] Celebrities, beauty queens and pro-athletes are taking over BTIG’s trading floors around the world Wednesday.The reason for the event is because it’s the brokerage firm’s 10th annual “Commissions for Charity Day.” 

Simon Cowell brought a girl home from an L.A. nightclub and she stole cash and a laptop containing “X Factor” secrets. When Cowell caught her, the club rat returned the computer but kept the cash. Angelina Jolie shows off her massive engagement ring from Brad Pitt. “True Blood” co-stars-slash-real life […]

[credit provider=”palzoo.net”] Now that the tax deadline has come and gone, you have another year before Uncle Sam takes you to the cleaners again.Filing late? Take comfort in knowing that stars don’t always pay their taxes on time, either. Some attempt putting off their payments for years, amounting to millions […]

[credit provider=”Seth Browarnik/ WorldRedEye.com”] For some, the three-day Coachella Music Festival in Indio, California is as much about the parties surrounding the concerts as the music itself.Lacoste, Armani Exchange, T-Mobile, Belvedere and Mulberry are just a few of the brands that put on extravagant parties both day and night for […]

[credit provider=”s_bukley / Shutterstock.com” url=”Shutterstock.com”] Sofia Vergara and Wilmer Valderrama are among the talent contributing to Electus’ new YouTube channel NuevOn, the company said Monday.NuevOn (Spanish for “New On,” more or less), which launches on Monday, will offer “high-impact, buzz-worthy programming almost entirely in Spanish,” according to Electus. The channel […]

[credit provider=”HBO” url=”http://www.hbo.com/girls/index.html#/girls/about/index.html”] The new HBO (TWX) series “Girls”, airing for the first time this Sunday at 10:30 p.m., has been toted as the next generation’s “Sex and the City”: four cool New York women friends have a lot of sex and laughs. The only difference is, of course, that while […]

Commercial space travel is within reach but only for some lucky and wealthy 500 celebrities so far, says Virgin Group founder Richard Branson.

[credit provider=”Frank’s Chop Shop” url=”http://www.frankschopshop.com/about”] Lots of celebrities go to Frank’s Chop Shop, an old-fashioned barbershop in the Lower East Side.But what’s special about the place, writes Joy Keh in the New York Daily News, is that its owners do not discriminate.

APWill Eli Manning soar on SNL May 5th?Ready the cue cards. Eli Manning will host Saturday Night Live May 5 with musical guest Rihanna. Iron Man’s going abroad. Disney announced this morning “Iron Man 3” is going to be co-produced overseas in China. A la “GCB,” it looks like we’ll be […]

[credit provider=”Zillow.com”] This secluded cabin in Idyllwild, Calif., that the listing boasts was Clark Gable’s mountain getaway, is on sale for just under $1 million, according to Zillow.The seven bedroom, four bathroom house sits on 3.93 acres of land.

[credit provider=”20th Century Fox, screengrab”] Can anything beat out “The Hunger Games”?The film has earned $337.1 million domestically, making it the first film since “Avatar” to take the top spot four weekends in a row. (“Avatar” held the number one spot for eight consecutive weeks.)

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[credit provider=”Flikr.com, Getty Images”] We’ve shown you the celebrities who have made a name for themselves in businesses outside of their chosen industries, but what about the ones who weren’t so lucky? These are some of the biggest stars’ biggest business fails. While not all of them are completely out of businesses, […]

[credit provider=”Ethan Miller/ Getty Images, TriStar Pictures” url=”http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/actress-alice-eve-arrives-at-the-las-vegas-premiere-of-shes-news-photo/97626785#”] In week number three of our trailer roundup, we get a glimpse into the mysterious life of Edgar Allen Poe in “The Raven.” Apparently he liked to solve police cases and looked eerily similar to John Cusack. Quick someone give Poe a boombox! 

UPDATE: CNN just confirmed that Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are engaged.

The only person who may have more jobs in Hollywood than Ryan Seacrest is his (jokingly, we think) E! nemesis, Joel McHale.

Getty Images / Frederick M. BrownJennifer LopezJennifer Lopez stormed the stage to save American Idol contestant Jessica Sanchez from elimination last night. Executive producer of “The Blair Witch Project,” Kevin P. Foxe, filed for bankruptcy. According to TMZ, Foxe has $132,000 in debt and $900 to his name. (FYI, the film made $248 million worldwide.) “Hunger Games” star […]

[credit provider=”Universal Pictures, screengrab” url=”http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDMXkPfxjOc”] Proportional strategy and luck are required to win Battleship, the family board game Peter Berg’s loudly, proudly ridiculous soldiers-vs.-aliens blockbuster rather fancifully claims as its source. As played by Taylor Kitsch’s beefy Navy lieutenant, however, victory requires no such niceties — just the biggest explosives […]

[credit provider=”Screenshots”] Comedians understand that these are “hard economic times.”So instead of having to spend $50 and above on a ticket to see your favourite funnyman’s stand-up show in a crowded auditorium with terrible acoustics, surrounded by people laughing with their terrible garlic breath, check to see if you can […]

Axl Rose declined his induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside his former Guns N’ Roses crew. Apparently, the singer feels the hall doesn’t respect him. The Red Hot chilli Peppers will perform at the ceremony Saturday.  Soon, we won’t even need to go to the movies […]

After back and forth negotiations—”X Factor” offered her $10 million, she asked for $20 million—Britney Spears has finally agreed to appear as a season two judge on the Simon Cowell-helmed Fox show … for a $15 million paycheck.

[credit provider=”Zillow.com”] Harrison Ford is trying to part with his long-time Brentwood, Calif. colonial home. He listed the property last week for $8.295 million.Ford bought the quaint home in 1983 for $1 million, according to Zillow.

Here’s one moment Nicki Minaj may remember for life. 

Two days until Coachella, people … two days!

[credit provider=”Lionsgate, ABC”] Ashley Judd is slamming the media for calling her recent appearance “puffy.”Judd, who stars in the new ABC show “Missing,” wrote an eloquent op-ed piece for The Daily Beast in which she explains that yes, she has gained weight and no, she has not had plastic surgery […]

Lollapalooza’s lineup has just been announced—and it’s pretty good. Check out the full list of acts HERE. Prince Harry is apparently “smitten” with British pop star Mollie King. Is it just us or does the 24-year-old blonde look a lot like Harry’s ex Chelsy Davy? Betty White joins Twitter! You […]

[credit provider=”AP”] Yuja Wang is the 25-year-old Chinese pianist revamping the classical music scene with her tight, short, colourful dresses.When Wang played the Hollywood Bowl in August in a skimpy coral-coloured dress, the performer’s appearance stirred debate on blogs and in newspapers—with some going so far as to say “My […]

[credit provider=”AP”] Politically active actor Matt Damon has starred in numerous films regarding social and political problems—2009’s “Invictus” and 2010’s “Green Zone“—so its no surprise the actor’s set to star in anti-fracking film, “Promised Land.” Slated for release next year, the movie “life-changing” events that affect a small town as a cause […]

James Cameron spent $18 million for the 3D re-release of “Titanic.” Big mistake. 

[credit provider=”sodahead.com”] “Isn’t it odd when an accused stalker is in handcuffs, being taken away by the cops, yet smiles for the cameras?” Alec Baldwin tweeted to his 813,000 followers on Tuesday. The tweet follows a temporary restraining order Baldwin was granted against Montreal film producer Genevieve Sabourin, after the […]

APAfter much debate, Donald Trump’s Miss Universe Pageant and GLAAD have announced the inclusion of transgender women in beauty competitions after Jenna Talackova was disqualified from competing in Canada, Looks like Lana Del Rey’s song “Axl Rose Husband,” in which she croons “You’re my one king daddy, I’m your little […]

[credit provider=”Screenshot, shutterstock.com” url=”http://www.shutterstock.com/index-in.mhtml”] Celebrities often licence their names for fragrances and clothing lines—Jessica Simpson has built a nearly billion dollar brand with her various fashion lines and the Kardashians will slap their faces on anything from cupcakes to adult diapers.But these 17 stars have exciting, offbeat side-businesses that get […]

Another day, another Rihanna skin-baring photo shoot.

[credit provider=”Instagram”] Following the big news of the day—that Facebook purchased Instagram for $1 billion—we decided to troll the photo-sharing social media app for the 15 celebrities you should be following starting… now.While there is no “verified” feature (such as on Twitter) that makes sure celebrity imposters aren’t fooling their […]

Clint Eastwood won’t be telling anyone to “get off his lawn” now. 

[credit provider=”AP”] Here’s how the stars celebrated Easter: The Kardashians kleaned up for church services in Kalabasas, Mark Wahlberg and his family played around at the beach, Reese Witherspoon went to church with her baby bump, Jessica Alba put bunny ears on her baby, Rod Stewart went to a party […]

[credit provider=”Screenshot, Fuzzy Door Productions” url=”http://www.tedisreal.com/”] Another week, 10 new movie trailers.This week we got to see sneak peeks of Mark Wahlberg befriending a foul-mouthed teddy bear, “The Hunger Games” star Josh Hutcherson hitting on a transvestite, and Tom Cruise singing with long hair and no shirt. 

For 10 years, “Friends” remained one of the most popular and influential programs on television.

Sir Richard Branson is the 61-year-old English business magnate who oversees over 400 companies under the Virgin Group banner. Business Insider caught up with Branson at the Philadelphia International Airport — where he was launching further Virgin America service — and the fourth richest man in the UK revealed his […]

Former Nickelodeon star and “Easy A” actress Amanda Bynes was arrested for suspicion of driving under the influence in West Hollywood this morning at 3 a.m. 

J.Lo and her 24-year-old boyfriend get steamy in “Dance Again.”Kim Kardashian appears on the “Today Show” this morning, apparently to avoid answering any questions. “You never know what the future holds,” Kim said of her new romance with Kanye West. Also on “Today,” Matt Lauer announces he will stay on […]

[credit provider=”Aly Weisman/Business Insider”] When Richard Branson launches Virgin America airline service to a new destination, it is no mundane affair.On Wednesday, we traveled to Philadelphia International Airport to watch Branson kick off his latest cross-country flight service from Los Angeles and San Francisco to PHL.

[credit provider=”Flickr/jnissa” url=”http://www.flickr.com/photos/jnissa/908899988/sizes/l/in/photostream/”] Sure, there have been some celebrity breakups that have devastated us — but there’s not just bad news coming from Tinsel Town.In fact, some of our favourite celebs have recently gotten engaged. Declaring their undying love — and their belief that “this time it’ll work” — stars including Drew Barrymore, Britney Spears, Halle […]

Do you want to own Peeta Mellark‘s family bakery or Katniss Everdeen‘s family home from “The Hunger Games”?

Rejoice, Beyoncé has spoken!

[credit provider=”Jason Merritt/ Getty Images” url=”http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/actor-matt-damon-and-wife-luciana-barroso-arrives-at-the-news-photo/97524452″] Let’s face it, when celebrities date each other, it often doesn’t work out. We all saw the debacles of Ashton Kutcher vs. Demi Moore, Alec Baldwin vs. Kim Basinger and Kim Kardashian vs. Kris Humphries. 

The 1940 census was just released by the U.S. government, allowing millions of people to find out more about their family history.

Kanye West drops new song “Theraflu” in which he raps about his ex-Amber Rose, her new fiancé Wiz Khalifa, and falling in love with Kim Kardashian while she was getting ready to wed Kris Humphries. Press hound much? Listen to the juicy lyrics HERE. “Saturday Night Live” is adding another […]

[credit provider=”Universal Pictures “] We’re finally getting a look at the first teaser poster for Oliver Stone‘s celeb-filled “Savages,” and although it looks great, we can’t help but laugh a little. We’re not sure if this was done by the poster’s designers on purpose, but site HeyUGuys has cleverly cropped off […]

[credit provider=”Getty Images”] After promising she’d never rely on government assistance, Nadya Suleman has joined the ranks of 40 million Americans on welfare, TMZ reports.With more than a dozen kids to rear on her own and several failed attempts to capitalise on her tabloid fame, the so-called Ocotmom has had […]

Twitter / @HillaryDuffHillary Duff’s 2-week-old son Luca Cruz Comrie is precious.No Matt Lauer, your job is safe. After waiting a day due to doctor’s orders, Ryan Seacrest announced he’ll be an  NBC Olympics correspondent on the “Today” show. Hillary Duff tweeted the first photo of her 2-week-old son, Luca Cruz Comrie. Adorable! Ryan […]

[credit provider=”screengrab”] There’s been a lot of talk going around since “The Hunger Games” came out that it’s a direct rip off of another book/film from more than a decade ago: “Battle Royale,” in which children are similarly forced to fight to the death by the government. Arguments across the Internet claim […]

Because they have nothing else to do, there’s a video of the Kardashian crew lip-synching to “Lady Marmalade.”

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[credit provider=”Getty Images” url=”http://www.gettyimages.com/detail/news-photo/singer-beyonce-knowles-performs-onstage-during-the-2007-bet-news-photo/74928086″] What would you buy if you were worth millions and millions of dollars?If you were an ultra-famous movie star, you might buy a trip into space. Or your own personal fire brigade.

[credit provider=”screengrab”] Director James Cameron is a perfectionist.So much so that he’s explored the depths of the Titanic’s ocean dwelling to determine mistakes made in his Oscar-winning 1996  film. 

APHappy 54th Birthday, Alec Baldwin! But it seems his fiancé got the real gift—check out her engagement ring. Ryan Seacrest’s big “Today” show announcement will have to wait until tomorrow. What gives? Doctors orders, according to Seacrest. Jennifer Lawrence laughs off “The fatness of Katniss” insults—”First, people say how so […]

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Seven seasons later, we know the characters of How I Met Your Mother pretty well.

[credit provider=”Alicia Gbur/ Stage 6 Films, Inc.” url=”http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1956294912/tt1876451″] ‘The Today Show’ released a quick sneak peek this morning of Whitney Houston‘s final film before her untimely death. The movie, “Sparkle,” is a remake of the 1976 film of the same name.

[credit provider=”AP”] After less than a year of dating, 53-year-old Alec Baldwin has asked Hilaria Thomas, his 28-year-old yoga instructor girlfriend, to marry him.And she said yes.

[credit provider=”Screenshot/ HBO”] Season five of HBO’s hit vampire series “True Blood” won’t premiere until June, but we’re already getting spoilers galore in this newly released teaser trailer. Hopefully the premiere alone will answer all of our burning questions from the polarising season four finale. 

[credit provider=”trailer screengrab” url=”thehungergamesmovie.com”] New films “The Wrath of The Titans” and Snow White-inspired, “Mirror Mirror” didn’t stand a chance.It was another huge weekend for “The Hunger Games.”

[credit provider=”Sony screengrab”] “Tell us your fantasy. We’ll give you the memory.” This is probably why we later see Kate Beckinsale kicking a confused, mind-erased Colin Farrell‘s butt after he takes a trip to get new memories.

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We showed you this super creepy video of Britney Spears‘ face morphing throughout the years, and now YouTube user VJ4rawr has done the same to Lindsay Lohan.

We admire celebrities who can laugh at themselves—and take joy in laughing at one another.

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In case you missed the announcement—or have been living under a rock for the past two days—Will Ferrell appeared on “Conan” earlier this week as Ron Burgundy to break news that “Anchorman 2” is finally coming to the big screen. rumours of a sequel have been swirling about for years and […]

[credit provider=”Julien’s Auction House”] On Saturday, Julien’s Auctions in Beverly Hills will present the 2012 Hollywood Legends Auction, which contains over 800 items of Hollywood memorabilia.Among the most interesting, in order of estimated price:

Lohan wears a blue lady-suit to her final hearing in Los Angeles.Free at last! Lindsay Lohan has completed 480 hours of community service (most took place in a morgue) and dozens of therapy sessions, ending her supervised probation for convictions on shoplifting and drunk driving,  Kris Humphries has filed a […]

[credit provider=”Shutterstock.com , Screenshots” url=”http://www.shutterstock.com/cat.mhtml?lang=en&search_source=search_form&version=llv1&anyorall=all&safesearch=1&searchterm=camera+film&search_group=&orient=&search_cat=&searchtermx=&photographer_name=&people_gender=&people_age=&people_ethnicity=&people_number=&commercial_ok=&colour=&show_color_wheel=1#id=98718818&src=2d8e3d04fdfa2caac0f6921c0ed3f0ef-1-15″] What do you expect to happen when you put a good looking male and female lead on a closed film set for months on end?Oftentimes, the close quality time together leads life to imitate art.

Nickelodeon may be in trouble.

Yesterday afternoon, Cartoon Network held its upfront event—where a channel comes out and showcases its new and returning shows for the year—at the Roseland Ballroom in New York City.

We know celebrities are often willing to pay (and can afford) astronomical amounts to live in awesome places.

“Wow, how disappointing was that question?” Rihanna asked a prying reporter. But she answered it.”Mad Men” creator Matthew Weiner will make his feature-film debut with “You Are Here,” a passion project eight years in the making. The film already has Zach Galifianakis, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler attached.  “American Idol” […]

You don’t need a theme park to experience the magic of “The Hunger Games” when you can just head to the the set yourself. 

[credit provider=”Twitter”] Where is Rihanna‘s publicist carefully cultivating her public persona?From trolling the club scene in leotards alongside ex-boyfriend Chris Brown to leaving Ashton Kutcher‘s house at 4 am, Rihanna hasn’t been afraid to let paparazzi catch the 24-year-old songstress in her party-happy moments. Or nearly nude moments, either.

After countless repeals, petitions and complaints, the MPAA refuses to change its rating for the documentary “Bully” from an R-rating to PG-13. 

[credit provider=”The Real Housewives of New Jersey”] Whether they were born rich or clawed their way to stardom, celebrity financial ruin knows no bounds.And Americans love to watch the mighty fall. 

In their upcoming issue on newsstands tomorrow, Star Magazine reports exclusively that Megan Fox is pregnant. “It’s still early, so they are only telling close friends and family members.” MILF’s just upped their game. Justin Bieber pranked his 19 million Twitter followers by giving out a fake cell phone number—and […]

Not everyone can start out in the acting, modelling or talk show industry without first breaking a little sweat.