Posted on Tue Mar 17th, 2015 8:50am PDT By
X17 Staff
The claws are out!
Elton John slammed Dolce and Gabanna after their controversial statements on IVF and parenting, and now the designers are firing back at the rocket man and his call to boycott their brand.
"The only family is the traditional one," the pair told Italian magazine Panorama. "No chemical offsprings and rented uterus: life has a natural flow, there are things that should not be changed." The duo also referred to children of IVF "synthetic children."
The British singer then took to his Instagram to criticize the pair. In case you didn't know, the "Candle In The Wind" crooner and his partner David Furnish are the fathers to two sons born via IVF. "How dare you refer to my beautiful children as 'synthetic'. And shame on you for wagging your judgemental little fingers at IVF - a miracle that has allowed legions of loving people, both straight and gay, to fulfil their dream of having children. Your archaic thinking is out of step with the times, just like your fashions. I shall never wear Dolce and Gabbana ever again. #BoycottDolceGabbana (sic)."
Now it's D&G's turn to retaliate!
"I didn’t expect this. I didn’t expect this, coming from someone whom I considered, and I stress 'considered,' an intelligent person like Elton John. I mean, you preach understanding, tolerance and then you attack others? Only because someone has a different opinion? Is this a democratic or enlightened way of thinking? This is ignorance, because he ignores the fact that others might have a different opinion and that theirs is as worthy of respect as his," Gabanna told Corriere della Sera.
They also think boycotting their fashions because of their views on reproduction is archaic and ludicrous!
"It would be ridiculous. Either you like somebody’s songs or you don’t. When you go to the greengrocer’s, you don’t make sure that he agrees with your views on IVF. You just want to know if he has fresh products. This whole campaign came up online. It was created by a group of gay activists who put into our mouths words we never said. It became bigger and bigger. We are not boycotting and we will not boycott anyone. It’s like people who go to a football game to insult their opponents. That doesn’t make any sense. That’s preposterous," he added.
Maybe people should think before they speak and all of this hubbub could be avoided!
Posted on Tue Mar 17th, 2015 8:20am PDT By
X17 Staff
Top left and lower right pics Adam Taylor/ABC
It wasn't just Bruce Willis and Demi Moore -- Scout and Tallulah were there too!
Rumer Willis wowed the crowd on Dancing With The Stars on Monday evening, but no one seemed more impressed with the 26-year-old starlet's moves than her family. Demi posted a snapshot of Rumer and tweeted, "Been awhile but my baby girl @TheRue was amazing tonight on #DWTS so proud! Watch & vote!" while an awestruck Tallulah posted a few videos on Vine as well. And seeing as Demi hadn't tweeted in nearly two years, that's a big deal!
The former spouses didn't speak to one another, according to an eyewitness for Us Weekly, but they were beaming as they watched Rumer and pro partner Valentin Chmerkovskiy dance to Hozier's "Take Me to Church." Rumer, who is also currently starring in For The Record: Dear John Hughes in West Hollywood, ended up getting the highest score of the night, and she later told the mag, "It was amazing, I literally had a whole section! I wanted people here tonight who love and support me unconditionally and I really felt that. I couldn't have asked for anything else." Aww!
In case you missed it, check out Rumer's performance below!
Posted on Tue Mar 17th, 2015 7:35am PDT By
X17 Staff
Kim Kardashian wears some pretty risque outfits, but we can't believe she'd step out of the house in see-through pants! Maybe her abnormally large butt stretched them out to the point that they were totally sheer? We don't even know what else to think...
Kim headed to the studio to shoot a commercial for Kim Kardashian: Hollywood on Monday, and meanwhile Kanye West headed to the recording studio to work on new tunes. Kim may basically be famous for making a sex tape (and these days, for posing naked and talking about all the sex she's having), but you have to admire how hard she hustles!
And speaking of hustling, Kim and Kanye are trying so hard to have a baby, it seems like it's a full-time job! After being spotted at a fertility clinic last week, Kim has revealed that she's so desperate to give Nori a sibling she's having sex all the time. In fact, she went into some pretty gross details on the season ten premiere of Keeping Up With The Kardashians on Sunday night when she talked about her ovulation schedule and sperm. Yes, really. At one point she said on camera, "The doctor said when I have sex I have to lay down for, like, 10 to 20 minutes, so, I just had sex before you guys got here. He said it takes 10 minutes for a sperm to swim up there. I'm going to wait like 5 more minutes just for this to marinate inside of me." Gross!
But is waist-training a good idea if she's trying to conceive? We think that's a fair question...
Posted on Tue Mar 17th, 2015 6:55am PDT By
X17 Staff
Miley Cyrus got all dolled up in Hollywood last night, and it definitely looks like she's trying to make boyfriend Patrick Schwarzenegger jealous!
After Patrick was photographed taking body shots off of a bikini-clad chick in Mexico (and basically acting like he was her boyfriend at a wild party), Miley posted a number of cryptic tweets about the drama -- and then she stepped out looking like this! Miley attended a show at the Laugh Factory, and earlier in the day she met up with her mom Tish, presumably to discuss her relationship woes. Oddly enough, in Miley's Instagram pic, the ladies are drinking margaritas. Subtle!
Miles also posted a quote which read, "Surround yourself with people that reflect who you want to be and how you want to feel, energies are contagious." Miley later posted another one which read, "Don't ever let someone treat you like a yellow Starburst. You are a pink Starburst."
For his part, Patrick is insisting that it's just a pal. "Omg. It's one of my best friends girlfriend..." he tweeted.. "Would NEVER do anything against my GF.....Girls have guy friends and guys have friends that are girls..." Umm, we think the pics speak for themselves, but ok! Miley doesn't look that bothered by it, but we'd be furious if we were her!
Posted on Mon Mar 16th, 2015 2:15pm PDT By
X17 Staff
It's about time!
Scott Disick has voluntarily checked into rehab after a wild alcohol-fueled weekend, the reality star said in a statement. "I realize my issues are bigger than me and I'm ready to truly remedy this struggle I continue to battle," he stated.
The father-of-three is receiving treatment at the Rythmia Life Advancement Center in Costa Rica. He will undergo Iboga treatment, which involves using special tree roots that supposedly helps people battle addiction.
The Lord was in Atlantic City this last weekend, where witnesses watched him openly pounding tequila shots and acting belligerent. His struggles with alcohol and substance abuse have been well documented over the years on KUWTK.
Posted on Mon Mar 16th, 2015 2:10pm PDT By
X17 Staff
What a fun mother-daughter outing!
Katie Holmes took her daughter Suri shopping at the mall in Calabasas today, and we bet the actress dropped a pretty penny buying things for her little princess.
We think it's sort of crazy that ever since the Dawson's Creek star divorced Tom Cruise, the action star has virtually vanished from his little girl's life. Being a single working mom is tough, but Katie manages to handle it with ease. The 36-year-old's most recent film Mania Days just premiered at the South by Southwest media festival, and she has another called Woman In Gold set to come out in April.
When is the brunette beauty going to find a new man? She hasn't publicly dated anyone since her split from her action star hubby, and we can't imagine she wants to be alone forever!
Posted on Mon Mar 16th, 2015 1:37pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Sean Penn was having a blast playing daddy for Charlize Theron's son, Jackson, on Monday. The adorable pair looked like they were enjoying some quality time together as they awaited Charlize's return from Melbourne, Australia.
Sean and Jackson before scooping up Charlize, whom the Milk actor has been dating since last January, and heading home. The leggy blonde was down under to attend the Australian Grand Prix as an ambassador for Capitol Grand, a luxury development in Melbourne.
While Jackson's mama may have been out of town -- it looks like he was in good hands with Sean!
We know how rough and tough the Oscar winner is known to be -- so it warms our hearts to see him with Charlize's little boy -- and it certainly looks like Jackson has warmed Sean's gruff heart!
Posted on Mon Mar 16th, 2015 12:10pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Getty Images for Operation Smile
They're so in love! Lady Gaga and Taylor Kinney, who got engaged on Valentine's Day, are gaga for each other! The twosome made a rare public appearance at Operation Smile's 4th Annual Celebrity Ski & Smile Challenge VIP Dinner in Park City, Utah, presented by The Nerd Machine.
The engaged couple, who have been dating since 2011, got all kissy at the charity event. The grey-haired "Do What U Want" singer cuddled up to some teddy bears when she wore a pink fur coat classy black heels, and diamond encrusted earrings and a matching bracelet. Her Chicago FIre stud opted for a casual denim shirt and khaki pants.
Recently, Gaga talked Access Hollywood about her new engagement and being in lurve.
"When you're in love and have love it makes everything better. From the moment I met him, my heart was with him."