Posted on Thu Sep 1st, 2011 2:50pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Rihanna just filed a lawsuit over alleged construction problems with a mansion she bought for $6.9 million in 2009.
The lawsuit claims the seller failed to disclose major waterproofing and construction defects with the 10,000-square-foot mansion, which sits on a cul-de-sac in Beverly Crest.
The home features eight bedrooms and 10 bathrooms, along with fireplaces, staff quarters, fitness room, media/music room, wine cellar, home theater and even an art studio!
But, apparently it doesn't look so great since a rainstorm hit and caused major damage in all the rooms. Check out the inside of the house Rihanna is fighting for (pre-storm) in our gallery below!
Posted on Thu Sep 1st, 2011 2:20pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Edgy. Ethereal. Emo.
That's Kristen Stewart's vibe, and she keeps it going in a new music video. The Twilight actress is featured as the love interest in singer Marcus Foster's debut single -- "I Was Broken."
Lyrics to the song include: "I was broken, For a long time ... you walk these lonely streets ... There are some wounds that just can't mend, I do pretend, pretend ..."
Check out Kristen's brooding, black-and-white video work around the 3:00 mark.
Posted on Thu Sep 1st, 2011 1:50pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Justin Theroux enjoyed a solo ride down Sunset Blvd. without girlfriend Jennifer Aniston after leaving Chateau Marmont.
Theroux, 40, has been hanging out with Jen non-stop over the past few weeks ... most recently accompanying her to a doctor's appointment in Santa Monica.
The sexy actor, sporting a unique black and white helmet, definitely has his own sense of style. Perhaps Jen will eventually prep him up!
Even though the couple have been together for just over 3 months, could the rumors be true that the 42-year-old Friends star is desperate to become a mom? If so, enjoy those solo motorcycle rides now Justin ... because soon, your free time won't be so free.
Posted on Thu Sep 1st, 2011 1:20pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Madonna is hoping her directorial debut for the movie W.E. is a success. With the cast of the movie alongside her, the 53-year-old music icon rocked her L'Wren Scott dress and YSL heels at the 2011 Venice Film Festival.
When asked about her directing experience, Madge told the press:
"I am and was attracted to very creative people which is why I married Sean Penn and Guy Ritchie, two very talented directors. They both encouraged me as a director and as a creative person to do what I did, and they were both very supportive."
W.E. stars Abbie Cornish, Oscar Isaac, James Darcy and Andrea Riseborough.
Now back to Madonna's look. With that black and white frock, accessorized with a crucifix necklace, we're not sure if she was inspired by a nun. Holy moly!
Posted on Thu Sep 1st, 2011 12:50pm PDT By
X17 Staff
Dancing With The Stars' Mark Ballas and celebrity partner Kristin Cavallari may be competing against Chaz Bono on the ABC show's upcoming season, but the dancing duo are defending Chaz to the end!
Since it was announced that Bono would compete on the show, critics have sent out vicious backlash because Bono, formerly Chastity Bono, changed his sex.
Our photogs caught up with the competitors as they headed to rehearsal today, where Mark Ballas told us:
"They [critics] should leave him alone! He's a wonderful person."
Chaz's mom, Cher, has also spoken out against critics.
Posted on Thu Sep 1st, 2011 12:20pm PDT By
X17 Staff
George Clooney looked dashing as ever on the red carpet at the Venice Film Festival Thursday, where his new movie, The Ides of March, is being screened.
In the film, George plays a presidential candidate. The director/actor chatted with the press about his own political aspirations and revealed that, despite being an activist, he won't ever run for office. Why? The women in his Hollywood life!
Said 50-year-old George:
"If I make a mistake it's not going to cost 100,000 people their lives. I'm very happy telling stories. Films don't hurt people. They just get badly reviewed sometimes. I have a very nice life. I get to hang out with various seductive people, so I've no interest in [running for office]."
Oh, George. You'll never change!
See pics of all the gorgeous celebs at the fest in our gallery below -- including George's bff Cindy Crawford, Madonna, Diane Kruger, Kate Winslet and Evan Rachel Wood!
