Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 1:39pm PDT By
X17 Staff

Ch-ch-changes are happening!
On Thursday night, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Board of Governors unanimously approved, “substantive changes designed to make the Academy’s membership, its governing bodies, and its voting members significantly more diverse."
Academy president Cheryl Boone Isaacs said, “The Academy is going to lead and not wait for the industry to catch up.†She added, “These new measures regarding governance and voting will have an immediate impact and begin the process of significantly changing our membership composition.â€
According to the Academy, the goal is to double the number of women and minority members in the AMPAS by 2020. In order to reach that goal -- some key changes are being implemented. One of them is that that the AMPAS will increase the governing board by bringing in three new members, which Isaacs will name and which will be approved by the board in order to “allow new members an opportunity to become more active in Academy decision-making."
We are glad to see that the Academy is taking some major steps in the right direction.
Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 1:02pm PDT By
X17 Staff

The Spanish teen who caught Justin Bieber's eye on Instagram says she's, "living a fairytale," after going from being a $4-an-hour babysitter to becoming a catwalk model.
The "Sorry" singer catapulted the 17-year-old beauty into the limelight when he posted a pic of the Irina Shayk lookalike and asked fans, "OMG who is this!"
Just a few hours later, fans identified the beauty as Cindy Kimberly, a 17-year-old shy student from Denia, near Benidorm, Spain. Cindy is now saying that the attention has totally changed her life -- and will be making her debut as a catwalk model at Madrid Fashion Week next month.
Cindy said: "When I saw Justin was asking about me I got very emotional because I've been a fan of his for more than six years."
We gotta say -- Cindy is lucky AND beautiful!
Practically overnight, Cindy has gone from virtually unknown to have more than 668,000 Instagram followers. The brunette said, "'My life's changed positively since Justin appeared in my life. At the beginning I felt completely overwhelmed and didn't know how to deal with it but now I'm getting used to it."
We can't wait to see what else is in store for the gorgeous teen!
Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 12:20pm PDT By
X17 Staff

Kelly Osbourne did this, like, two years ago!
Hilary Duff is rocking a brand new lavender 'do, and while we think it looks good, she's a bit behind on the trendy hairstyle. Maybe she saw Justin Bieber's coif and got inspired?
The
Lizzie Maguire star could also be trying to attract a new group of suitors with her edgy look. She hasn't really dated anyone since her split from husband Mike Comrie, and this is a good way to get noticed!
Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 11:50am PDT By
X17 Staff

The Brangie brood is coming to jolly ol' England!
Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are moving the family to London,
Us Weekly reports. They aren't abandoning Chateau Mirival permanently, though! They are relocating in March and plan to “stay for at least six months" while the A-list actor films
World War Z 2. Angie, meanwhile, "plans to focus on political projects dealing with the ongoing refugee crisis in Europe," the source dished.
They could add to their real estate portfolio, though, if they find the perfect place! "They want to buy, but have yet to find a place that suits their needs.Their wish list includes an underground drive-in entrance and a courtyard," the source added.
The kids don't seem to mind being uprooted, or at least their parents want us to think that!
"They’re participating more in the choices of where we go. And if we have to go somewhere where they’re going to miss their friends, we try to get them back for a period of time — or we try to have their friends come out. I don’t want this lifestyle to ever be something they don’t want. I don’t want them to feel they don’t want to do that one more trip, or that they can’t handle one more film abroad. So we’ll have to gauge it, make some adjustments," the Oscar winner told
The Guardian about their nomadic lifestyle.
Move over Kate and Wills, there's a new power couple in town!
Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 11:21am PDT By
X17 Staff

Kate Hudson may have been trying to make her ex boytoy Nick Jonas "jealous" but we think this risque butt post makes her look just so desperate.
The 36-year-old actress'' stylist and pal Sophia Lopez posted the sudsy snap on her Instagram with the caption "#JustAnotherDayAtTheOffice" -- no doubt to show the JoBro what he's missing.
Hudson feigned shock when she responded with, "Omg! You're so fired! #Fabletics." Umm yeah right -- she probably posted the snap herself!
Umm send that in a private text or something -- it's way less pathetic!
You got kids, honey! Put some clothes on!
Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 10:19am PDT By
X17 Staff

Reese Witherspoon (aka the whitest chick in Hollywood) is weighing in on the #Oscarssowhite controversy in a Facebook post. The 39-year-old Oscar winner sounded off on
Time magazine's feature, "The Oscar Nominations Prove the Academy Still Doesn't Get It. I really appreciated this article in TIME on the lack of racial and gender diversity in this year's Oscar nominations."
She added, "So disappointed that some of 2015's best films, filmmakers and performances were not recognized. Nothing can diminish the quality of their work, but these filmmakers deserve recognition. As an Academy member, I would love to see a more diverse voting membership."
Witherspoon's comments are a reaction to the 2016 Oscar nominations' lack of diversity, which included nominating only white actors and actresses in the four main categories.
The bubbly blonde joins Whoopi Godlberg, Will Smith, Spike Lee, Jada Pinkett Smith, George Clooney and Lupita Nyong'o on her public dissatisfaction with the Academy and their picks this year.
Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 9:40am PDT By
X17 Staff

Mimi's becoming a Mrs.!
Mariah Carey got engaged to billionaire boyfriend James Packer in NYC on Thursday night,
E! News reports. The Australian businessman invited the singer's closest family and friends to a dinner at Eleven Madison Park so they could be there when he got down on one knee and popped the question with a massive diamond ring!
"As soon as their friendship turned romantic, they have wanted to spend every moment together. They have a connection that is unparalleled; it's been a very beautiful experience for them both. If you spend even five minutes with them, you can't help but believe in true love. They are just very cute together, they like doing sweet things for one another. They want to make each other happy," a source dished to the outlet.
This is the third marriage for both. Packer has three children, while the Grammy winner has twins Moroccan and Monroe from her second marriage to Nick Cannon. Their whirlwind ten month romance began this past June, when they photographed vacationing on a yacht in Capri.
Let's hope the third time's a charm for these two!
Posted on Fri Jan 22nd, 2016 9:10am PDT By
X17 Staff

1D daddy!
Louis Tomlinson has welcomed a baby boy with former flame Briana Jungwirth, multiple outlets confirm. It is the first child for the One Direction star, 24. Jungwirth gave birth at Cedars-Sinai in LA on Thursday. "Everyone is good and happy," a source dished to
Us Weekly.
It was first reported that the pair were expecting a kid this past July after they enjoyed a brief period of hooking up in May following his breakup with longtime girlfriend Eleanor Calder. The singer is now rumored to be dating actress Danielle Campbell.
Good thing the boy band is on hiatus, because now he has ample free time to bond with his new arrival!