Posted on Tue Jan 3rd, 2012 7:00am PDT By
X17 Staff

Will we have to start calling her Dame Salma Hayek?
The
Puss In Boots actress was recently among those named by President Nicolas Sarkozy in his official New Year's list to be honed with the Légion d'Honneur, the five-tiered honor academy with the grade of Chevalier or "Knight," it was announced on Sunday.
Hayek will receive a formal induction, which involves a Presidential pinning reportedly taking place within the next twi months at the Élysées Palace.
The Legion of Honor award, which was founded by Napoleon in 1802, is given to military personnel and civilians for service to France, and those of international standing -- Selma's hubby, Billionaire Fracois-Henri Pinault, is French.
Hayek's father-in-law, Francois Pinault, was also promoted in the same list to the Legion's exalted rank of Grand Officer.
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Posted on Tue Jan 3rd, 2012 6:30am PDT By
X17 Staff
Looks like Kim Kardashian should reconsider wearing those fur coats!
PETA has recently slammed the reality star by publicly erecting a billboard that features Kim wearing a fox fur scarf, alongside a pic of baby foxes, with the caption, "KIM: These babies miss their mother. IS SHE ON YOUR BACK?"
PETA vice-president Lisa Lange said in a statement about the billboard, which is located on a busy intersection in Beverly Hills, “When Kim is ready to put an end to her relationship with fur, PETA will be happy to take her discards and donate them to the homeless.” But can Kim K really ditch those expensive designer furs, and donate them to the homeless? We think not!
The animal rights organization really has it out for Kim, they also named her their Worst-Dressed Celebrity last year.
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Posted on Tue Jan 3rd, 2012 6:00am PDT By
X17 Staff

It's going to be a busy year for Demi Moore!
After signing on to executive produce three series for Lifetime Television, the newly single star is set to appear in a cameo roll as feminist activist Gloria Steinem in the upcoming biopic "Lovelace," which centers on the life of the world's first porn star,
Variety reports.
Ashton Kutcher's ex will costar alongside a celeb-studded ensemble cast including Amanda Seyfried as Linda Lovelace (a role once belonging to Lindsay Lohan), Adam Brody, Eric Roberts, Peter Sarsgaard, Sharon Stone, Juno Temple, Wes Bentley, Hank Azaria, Chris Noth, and James Franco, who just signed on to do a cameo as Playboy founder Hugh Hefner.
Steinem's connection to the
Deep Throat star came when her magazine,
Ms. Magazine, published the infamous article "The Real Linda Lovelace" in which Lovlace's abusive relationship with her pornographer husband, Chuck Traynor, was first revealed.
A release date for
Lovelace has not yet been set, but now that Demi's been added, we're even more anxious to see it!
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Posted on Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 3:25pm PDT By
X17 Staff
There's no denying that Paris Hilton and DJ Afrojack look hot together!
The gorgeous heiress, who posted this photo to Twitter, spent New Year's Eve partying with sister Nicky and the sexy DJ at the W South Beach hotspot Wet.
No doubt, Paris was front and center while Afrojack performed at the venue's main event ... "Jacked 2012."
Ms. Hilton, who is now wrapping up a quick trip to Vegas, Tweeted:
"Having the best time at @XSLasVegas with my dad & @KathyHilton dancing to @DJAfrojack! My parents now offically love #HouseMusic! #YES!"
Never a dull moment for Princess P!
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Posted on Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 2:30pm PDT By
X17 Staff

Vanessa Hudgens certainly has a spring in her step lately, and we have a feeling her sexy beau Austin Butler has something to do with it!
The former
High School Musical hottie, with sparkler in hand, hit up Miami Beach's Fontainebleau Hotel to ring in 2012. Partying alongside VHudge and her man was reality star Jonathan Cheban and
Extra's Maria Menounos.
After seeing these photos, we think it's safe to say that Miami attracts all the beautiful people!
Click thru to see Vanessa and Austin getting cozy at LIV nightclub.
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Posted on Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 2:00pm PDT By
X17 Staff

Here comes the bride!
Aretha Franklin is planning to walk down the aisle with her longtime friend William "Willie" Wilkerson.
The 69-year-old Grammy-winning singer, who turns 70 in March, got engaged over the holidays.
In a statement, Franklin says she would like a summer wedding ... possibly in Miami Beach and followed by a reception on a private yacht.
For her wedding gown, the R&B diva says she'll be considering Valentino, Vera Wang and Donna Karan.
This will be the third marriage for the "Respect" singer.
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Posted on Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 1:20pm PDT By
X17 Staff

Celebrity stylist Rachel Zoe is loving life in St. Barth while hanging with fashion designer Marc Jacobs and his ex fiance Lorenzo Martone.
Nice to see Ms. Zoe is getting a break from watching baby Skyler in order to soak in the sun!
The blonde stylist, who has clients that include Kate Hudson and Anne Hathaway, has been hitting the beach lately with her hubby Rodger Berman.
Click thru to see a shirtless Rodger pulling a Mr. Mom.
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Posted on Mon Jan 2nd, 2012 12:30pm PDT By
X17 Staff

We now love Ryan Gosling even more!
The sexy
Drive actor hit the streets of New York City with his mom. Talk about adorable! Easy to see where the 31-year-old hunk got his good looks.
Don't be shy, Ryan ... we think that hangin' with your mom takes your sexiness to the next level!
On New Year's Eve, Gosling was seen cuddling in NYC with his ladylove Eva Mendes. Great to see that Mr. Gosling knows how to juggle his time with the two most important ladies in his life.
Listen up Eva ... he's a keeper!
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