Posted on Tue Nov 15th, 2016 7:00am PDT By
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Sean Penn has done a hell of a lot for Haiti, and while there is always a pretty strong turnout at his annual Help Haiti Home gala, apparently he thinks his rich and famous guests could be doing more when it comes to donations!
“There are a few extraordinary people that come, but then you have a room that is full mostly of people that are not giving anything," he griped to Haute Living. “They eat, stargaze and watch the band but, honestly, I don’t think there’s a person in that room that can’t afford $25. I always wonder about that.†This year Penn and friends raised $6 million at the event, which benefits his J/P Haitian Relief Organization (HRO), which was founded in 2010, following the disastrous earthquake that ravaged the island.
J/P HRO was initially comprised of 32 Americans, but now the organization has expanded to nearly 200 members, most of whom are Haitian. The goal is to transfer the previously-built medical, educational and community development centers entirely to the Haitian people, reports People. Penn and J/P HRO recently announced their partnership with Haiti Takes Root, a 10-year, $300 million initiative between the Haitian and French governments, along with The Parker Foundation.
Posted on Tue Nov 15th, 2016 6:30am PDT By
X17 Staff
There are no words. OK, maybe a few...
On Monday Amber Rose ran errands in Los Angeles, and when she made her way in to a local shop to purchase some new glasses, she gave us a quite the eyeful. We also love the fact that she totally gave us a cheeky over the shoulder glance -- girlfriend knows exactly what she's doing!
In other news, Muva Rose is reportedly in the running to be the godmother of BFF Blac Chyna and Rob Kardashian's newborn daughter, Dream Renee Kardashian. Seeing as Amber was one of the first non-family members to stop by the delivery room last week, we'd say the odds are excellent that she'll be Dream's godmama!
Posted on Tue Nov 15th, 2016 6:00am PDT By
X17 Staff
Joe Simpson has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, and his rep confirms to People that he is currently in recovery.
Joe, who is dad to starlets Jessica and Ashlee, is "feeling great now and is optimistic...he’s felt so much love and support from his family and friends.†Good to hear!
Simpson was first diagnosed two months ago, and after that he had prostate surgery, which went well. Simpson is working as a photographer these days, and he's already back on the job, as he's headed to Japan to shoot the cover of Nation-Alist magazine, among other projects.
Earlier this year Simpson chatted with the publication about his new career path and said, “There is something about taking pictures that makes me happy, and it has always been a hobby for me." When he debuted Dream Works, his first-ever photography gallery exhibit in Los Angeles earlier this year, both Jess and Ash attended.
Sounds like he's back on track -- we wish him the best!
Posted on Mon Nov 14th, 2016 2:00pm PDT By
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Seeing as he probably wasn't the one who made them, it's the least he could do!
On Sunday Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner went to church with their kids, and while we're still not sure what's going on with their marriage, all signs point to them being back together. The Batman actor has moved back in to the Pacific Palisades family home, and the former couple have been practically inseparable for months. It sounds like they're planning on spending Thanksgiving together, too!
"I'm cooking! I'm cooking -- always, everything!" the actress revealed at the annual Baby2Baby Gala.
The quality time didn't end after the religious services came to a close, though. We spotted the A-list hunk letting son Samuel pretend to drive while they waited for Jen G to grab coffee this morning, and the Boston beefcake still seemed a bit sleepy. Judging by his bedhead, he must have had a late night "catching up" with his wifey, wink wink.
Ariel Winter wants you to look at her butt -- like she really, really, really wants you to look at her butt.
The 18-year-old, who is clearly starved for attention and validation, has once again decided to show the world/her 2.6 million Instagram followers every curve of her backside. The most recent offerings are from her Cabo trip with friends -- and we aren't just getting a pic of her rump, we're getting a booty-shaking vid too!
The Modern Family is clearly not bothered by the stressful times in the U.S. -- since she and her pals are partying the day away in Mexico and snapping every moment of it.
The brunette also took to Instagram earlier to post a provocative pic by the pool, showing her and her friend's backsides.
On Oct. 24, the teen attacked body-shaming online trolls: “To those who attack me with body-shaming comments your words are a reflection of what’s inside you, not me. The bullies I encounter online give me the chance to reaffirm to myself, and you guys, the importance of self-acceptance.â€
In August, she discussed her penchant for posting posterior pics with Entertainment Tonight, explaining, “Everybody is so hyped up on the fact that I post photos where my butt’s out. It’s a butt. Everyone has a butt. I don’t think it’s crazy.â€
We don't think it's crazy, but we do think it's kind of sad ...
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Hailey Baldwin is really close with that lady friend of hers!
The model raised some eyebrows when she posted a racy snap kissing on and touching a female friend of hers, while wearing nothing but a bikini while on a vacation to Turks & Caicos.
Of course the suggestive photo, along with the caption, "Meu bebê," which translates to "my baby," certainly has tongues wagging and the rumor mill turning with speculation that these two are more than platonic friends.
We've got a lot of female friends but placing a hand on their bare hip isn't a part of those lady-to-lady friendships!
Stephen Baldwin's frisky daughter is loving up her gal pal at the Amanyara, a luxury 5 star beachfront resort overlooking a marine nature reserve, on the tropical isle.
The bombshell looks like she's been busy on her vacay -- the beauty posted another bikini snap with the caption, "I'm tired."
Yeah, being on vacation from your life of leisure sure is exhausting!
Posted on Mon Nov 14th, 2016 10:10am PDT By
X17 Staff
It's a tale as old as time!
Disney, the fantastical company that previously brought you the animated film Beauty and the Beast, is sure to delight audiences yet again with its live-action remake of the classic film. Now fans can sneak a peek at movie's newest trailer!
The live-action film is an adaptation of the beloved 1991 cartoon about a beastly prince and an unusual young woman who fall in love. The film, which is directed by Dreamgirls director Bill Condon, stars Harry Potter star Emma Watson as Belle and Downton Abbey's Dan Stevens as the Beast.
Ewan McGregor (Lumiere), Luke Evans (Gaston) Emma Thompson (Mrs. Potts), Josh Gad (Lefou) and Ian McKellan (Cogsworth) also appear in the highly anticipated revamp. Unfortunately, the film doesn't hit theaters until March 17, 2017 (Happy St. Patty's Day!) -- so we will have to wait to feast our eyes on the magical movie!
Posted on Mon Nov 14th, 2016 9:40am PDT By
X17 Staff
Locked up and in love!
Real Housewives of Atlanta star Phaedra Park's ex-husband Apollo Nida got engaged to his girlfriend a few months ago, even though he's currently incarcerated, TMZ reports. The convicted felon is allowing Bravo cameras to document their love story, which began almost two years ago before he went to the slammer.
His future wifey lives in New Jersey near the facility he is currently housed in, and show execs want to keep her identity a secret until the clips air. Nida will appear via phone... ya know, because he can't go anywhere while he serves out his prison sentence. Sources say Parks is aware of her baby daddy's new relationship status but will not be heavy involved in his story line.
Poor Phaedra can't hide under her prayer cloth to avoid this mess!