Charlize Theron Compares Media Coverage To Being "Raped"

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 9:45am PDT       By X17 Staff



Uhh ... "rape" really isn't a word to take lightly, Charlize!

Move over Gwyneth Paltrow -- Charlize Theron is taking over your role as the entitled Hollywood blonde who can't help but put her pedicured foot in her mouth.

During a sit down with Sky News, Charlize, who is currently in the UK to promote her film A Million Ways to Die in the West, said she tries to avoid Googling herself because, "when you start living in that world, and doing that, you start feeling raped."

Maybe Sean Penn's lady love should look up the definition of rape because it actually means: "the unlawful compelling of a person through physical force or duress to have sexual intercourse."

The comment has sparked outrage on the Internet for her insensitive comments. One Twitter user said, "She should try telling that to a real rape victim."

Zenobia Bharmal wrote, "So Charlize Theron compared Press intrusion to rape whilst giving an interview to a member of the press... she's a hypocrite and disgusting."

Katie Russell of the Rape Crisis England and Wales told the Daily Mail, "To us, it is always disappointing when someone high profile uses that language and turns sexual violence into a metaphor for something else."

We aren't sure if this gaff is worse than earlier this week when Gwyneth spoke at the Code tech conference and likened Internet comments to being in war.

"You come across [comments] about yourself and about your friends, and it’s a very dehumanizing thing. It’s almost like how, in war, you go through this bloody, dehumanizing thing, and then something is defined out of it."

It seems like these two rich, beautiful Oscar winners are really understand the trauma of war and rape and aren't minimizing those horrific circumstances at all.

 

Kim Kardashian And Kanye West's Kiss Pic Is the Most-Liked Instagram Post Ever

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 9:05am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Haters can say all they want -- the world loves Kimye! And Instagram has the "Likes" to prove it!

Just two days after newlyweds Kim Kardashian and Kanye West posted photos from their extravagant Italian wedding, their kiss pic has become the most-liked photo on Instgram, according to the The Hollywood Reporter.

The snap, first posted on Tuesday, showed the blushing bride and groom sharing a kiss at the altar with a giant wall of flowers as their backdrop, —has more than 1.95 million "Likes" -- and the number is still growing.

The power couple's pic beat out the photo of Justin Bieber and on-again/off-again girlfriend Selena Gomez, which held the previous record of 1.82 million "Likes" and was posted back in January.

The on-the-go have had little time to relax since saying their "I dos." The couple had a brief honeymoon in Ireland and on Thursday were spotted in Prague, Czech Republic. E! News reports that they're in town for the rapper's stylist's wedding this weekend.

No rest for the weary or the newly married!


 

EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS - Justin Bieber Buys A Gun

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 8:30am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Ok, so it's an ashtray shaped like a gun, but still!

Justin Bieber left a late night recording session in L.A. last night, and we noticed that the singer had what looked to be a weapon on the seat of his chauffeured car, but upon closer inspection we realized it wasn't real!

With all The Biebs' bad behavior recently, the whole town is lucky he hasn't gotten the bright idea to purchase an actual firearm yet!

JB must still be relishing in his hookup with Adriana Lima at Cannes, but his ex Selena Gomez isn't exactly handling single life so well!

"Selena is staying strong, but she’s hurting bad. She’s got a huge hole in her heart because of Justin. She’s been having trouble sleeping and eating. She’s trying to stay as busy as possible, because when she’s not busy, it’s the worst — all she thinks about is Justin,” a source tells Hollywood Life.

Such a bad boy!

 

Donald Sterling's Wife Shelly Sells Clippers To Billionaire Steve Ballmer For $2 Billion

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 7:40am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Donald Sterling's estranged wife, Shelly Sterling, has sold the Los Angeles Clippers to former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer for a staggering $2 billion.

"I am delighted that we are selling the team to Steve, who will be a terrific owner," Sterling said in a statement. "We have worked for 33 years to build the Clippers into a premiere NBA franchise. I am confident that Steve will take the team to new levels of success."

We can't lie -- we are a little shocked it all happen so quickly; we really thought the only way the Clippers would be sold was if they were pried out of Donald Sterling's cold, dead hands. But after Donald transferred his 50% share in the team to Shelley recently, it was up to her to decide if she'd sell.

Apparently Don was declared mentally unfit to make decisions related to the Sterling Family Trust, which owns the team. That meant Shelly had sole decision-making power for the trust, according to reports.

The deal was signed just before midnight Thursday, a source told ESPN's Ramona Shelburne. Ballmer must approved by the NBA's office and three-fourths of the league's owners, but it sounds like NBA commissioner Adam Silver is well in the know and fully supports the deal. Yeah -- anything to clean up that mess ole Donald made!

Apparently the disgraced real estate billionaire has hinted (although we didn't think subtlety was his thing) that he wants to challenge the sale, but things don't look good for him legally (and physically for that matter ... have you seen the guy? It's not good). Sterling apparently changed his mind, after transferring his half to Shelly -- his attorney saying Donald wanted to challenge the NBA ruling and and hold on to the team.

On Thursday night, Ballmer, who lives in Seattle, said he plans on keeping the team in Los Angeles. Previously the sports-loving techie made a failed bid to buy Sacramento Kings in hopes of moving the team to Washington.

As long as Ballmer loves Magic Johnson and isn't a racist -- he gets our vote.

"I love basketball," Ballmer said to media. "And I intend to do everything in my power to ensure that the Clippers continue to win -- and win big -- in Los Angeles. L.A. is one of the world's great cities -- a city that embraces inclusiveness, in exactly the same way that the NBA and I embrace inclusiveness. I am confident that the Clippers will in the coming years become an even bigger part of the community."

Maybe after things die down, Donald and V. Stiviano can finally live happily ever after -- matching visors and all.

Meanwhile, we caught up with Clippers' player Chris Paul last night at LAX and he hadn't heard about news of the sale. He said, simply, "We'll see what happens."

UPDATE: Donald Sterling has reportedly been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, reports TMZ.

Earlier this month Donald was examined by two prominent neurologists and went through extensive testing including both CT and a PET scan. The docs diagnosed Donald with Alzheimer's and say that the 80-year-old may have had the disease up to five years. The diagnosis is what ultimately stripped Sterling of his rights to the team, because it is believed that he no longer had ability to properly conduct the team's business.


 

Khloe Kardashian Brings Brother Rob To Her Gym For New Exercise Program

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 7:30am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Khloe Kardashian is taking her brother Rob's weight problem serious, by going as far as to accompany him to her gym to make SURE he gets his butt in shape!

Khloe turned up to her trainer Gunnar Peterson's gym in Beverly Hills today just moments after we spotted Rob on his way in to the studio.

As X17online was the first to show you exclusive photos of Rob on his way to Paris for sister Kim's wedding -- looking heavier than ever after a supposed trip to fat camp, we also broke the news that Rob skipped out on the big day after a family feud over his weight.

After Rob's physical state AND his state of mind cause so much wedding drama, Khloe is determined to get her brother back in shape, a source tells X17online: "Khloe feels like it's her responsibility to help Rob. After everything that happened with Lamar and the three of them living together and throwing Rob off-track, Khloe feels kind of responsible for Rob's weight gain. She wants to help him now."

We're gunning for Gunnar to get Rob back on track!

 

Mariah Carey, Bombshell Beauty

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 7:00am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Just because it's a charity event, doesn't mean you can't show some cleavage and vamp it up, honey!

Mariah Carey is still showing some skin, despite her marriage to Nick Cannon and having two kids at home. She may be a mom, but she's still a beautiful bombshell, too!

Carey and hubby Nick showed up at Chelsea Piers for the Fresh Air Fund charity event, which Mariah supports through her career awareness program at Camp Mariah.

The Career Awareness Program was formed to expand the education and career options of New York City adolescents, in grades 7 to 9 and through college, while teaching them that the decisions they make today will have a direct impact on their tomorrow.

Each summer The Fresh Air Fund, an independent, not-for-profit agency, provides thousands of New York City children with unforgettable summer experiences that unlock their potential.

#CelebsWhoGiveBack -- that's awesome!

 

Sean And Charlize Travel As A Family With Her Son Jackson

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 6:30am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Sean Penn and Charlize Theron returned to L.A. with Char's son Jackson, on Thursday, and Penn kept his cool, even though the couple was surrounded by paparazzi.

The actor has certainly turned over a new leaf since being with Theron ... remember back in the day when Sean would sucker punch a pap just for taking a photo of on the sidewalk?!

Well it seems he's got his famous temper under control ... and then some. Charlize has been raving about her boyfriend in a recent interview with Esquire Magazine, "Yeah, my life is really good."

Cute, talented actor boyfriend and an adorable son ... life IS good!

 

Hilary Duff Shows Off Her New Cropped 'Do

Posted on Fri May 30th, 2014 6:00am PDT       By X17 Staff

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Hilary Duff showed off a shortened 'do on Thursday, and the young mom was looking positively adorable!

The short-for-summer look comes courtesy of her stylist Marcus Francis who says he received a call from Duff Wednesday night, asking for an urgent chop the next day, according to Us Weekly.

Check out Hil's Instagrams of the event ...

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