Selena Gomez Reveals Dark Netflix Series
Selena Gomez is busy with her Coach designer gig, rumored to be back in studio working on a new album, dodging paparazzi with her new beau, The Weeknd... Oh, and did I mention she's got a new Netflix project coming out soon?
It's called Thirteen Reasons Why and here's our first look:
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Gomez is producing the series based on a New York Times bestseller of the same name. The story revolves around a number of cassette tapes left behind by Hannah Baker, a teenager who recently committed suicide. Each tape contains information about events and people who contributed to her death.
Thirteen Reasons Why hits Netflix March 31st.
Ryan Gosling's Wax Nightmare
Madame Tussauds Berlin has erected a monument of wax (as is their specialty) for the handsome and charming Ryan Gosling.
2017 is the year of Dream Dates at Madame Tussauds Berlin. Ryan Gosling's wax figure is the first of many surprises coming this year.
If you take a trip to Berlin and hit up the famous wax museum, you'll find Mr. Gosling in the "A-List" section alongside stars like George Clooney, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.
Serious Q: Are they planning on separating Pitt and Jolie, or...
Back to Gosling for a hot second. His new movie La La Land is up for a record tying 14 awards at this year's OSCARs including Best Actor, he and his partner Eva Mendes recently welcomed their second child (the two are parents to Esmeralda, 2, and Amada, 7 months), and he fared well at the Golden Globes. Life's pretty good for the kid from Cornwall, Ontario, so maybe this wax figure is just the universe's way of keeping him grounded?
Either way, it's creeping people out.
OSCARs 2017: Best Picture Noms
In case you missed it, the Oscar nominations have been announced. There were some surprises (Mel Gibson), snubs (Deadpool, Sing Street) and the expected avalanche of noms for La La Land (14). If you're not familiar with some of 2016's biggest movies, here they are:
Arrival is up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Release date: February 14th.
Fences is up for Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. Release date: March 2017 (estimated).
Hacksaw Ridge is up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Film Editing, Best Sound Editing and Best Sound Mixing. Release date: Feb. 21st.
Hell or High Water is up for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Original Screenplay and Best Adapted Screenplay. Release date: April 2017 (estimated).
Hidden Figures is up for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actress and Best Adapted Screenplay. Release date: April 2017 (estimated).
La La Land is up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Actress, Best Original Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing, Best Production Design, Best Costume Design, Best Original Score, Best Original Song (x2) Best Sound and Best Sound Mixing. Release date: April 2017 (estimated).
Lion is up for Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography and Best Original Score. Release date: March 2017 (estimated).
Manchester By The Sea is up for Best Picture, Best Director, Best Supporting Actor, Best Supporting Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Cinematography, Best Film Editing and Best Original Score. Release date: Feb. 28th.
*all release dates refer to physical DVD/Blu-Ray format
Gaga Refuses Super Bowl Pay
Lady Gaga has turned down payment for her upcoming halftime show performance at this years Super Bowl.
“While this may seem shocking, it’s actually a very logical marketing move. What she’ll forgo in direct payment, she’ll make up for with valuable exposure. With Lady Gaga’s new album slated for early October 2017, over 100 million viewers won’t hurt her sales. She’ll likely have a tour to follow, which means big money for her.”
Gaga's "Monster Ball Tour" in 2011 earned a whopping $239 million... so yeah, Forbes has a point.
Turning down the NFL payday is apparently part of Gaga's "plan" to announce a new album, following the October 2016 release of Joanne. Fan sites have been saying Gaga is going to deliver some major tour details shortly after (or maybe, during) her halftime show performance. The singer has added fuel to the fire by retweeting some of these claims:
Further rumors suggest Gaga is in talks with Fenway Park to book a summertime concert. A far cry from the more intimate or small-sized venues she played during her Bud Light Dive Bar Tour at the end of last year.
I guess we'll have to wait and see! Her focus at the moment seems locked on her upcoming halftime show performance where an estimated 100 million viewers will be tuned in. Gaga has been sharing videos and pictures of her and her dancers prepping for the big event. She insists there will be no surprise guests. It's all about Gaga.
Oh, and it's a little about the Patriots and Falcons... Super Bowl LI (51) airs Sunday, Feb. 5th from NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas.
Women's March on Washington: Celeb Sightings
ICYMI: Here's a comprehensive list of celebrities who promoted and/or participating in the Women's March on Washington in D.C. and other major cities:
Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Madonna, Katy Perry, Miley Cyrus, America Ferrera (and her Ugly Betty co-stars), Scarlett Johansson, Ashley Judd, Kim Kardashian, Kesha, Beyonce, Vanessa Hudgens, Lauren Jauregui (Fifth Harmony), Emma Watson, Nick Offerman (Parks and Rec.), Amy Schumer, Janelle Monae, Halsey, Kendall Jenner, Laverne Cox, Kerry Washington, Mark Hamill, Jessica Chastain, James Franco, Mandy Moore, Wesley Snipes, Charlize Theron, Chelsea Handler, Demi Lovato, Zendaya, Sir Ian McKellan, Olivia Wilde, Chrissy Teigen, Ellen Page, Lena Dunham and the list is ever growing as we stumble across photo evidence from Saturday’s rallies held world-wide.
Closer to home, Ottawa held its own with a staggering 8,000 in attendance (est.).
“Thousands of women, with a strong representation of men and children, descended on the Ottawa Human Rights Monument near City Hall Saturday morning to march in support of sister organizations in Washington and around the world.
The marches were to protest the new administration of President Donald Trump, with a focus on protecting and advancing women’s rights.”
Read their article Ottawa marchers kick off protest in support of women's march in Washington by CLICKING HERE.
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In related news, "Pussy Hats" are taking over! You'll see 'em in most of the photos associated with the Women's March on Washington. Pink, hand knit toques with cute cat ears on top have become a symbol of solidarity following Trump's gross convo with Billy Bush from 2005 that was leaked. Women have decided to take back the term and use it to promote strength and solidarity. Plus, who doesn't love a good pink toque?
Read more about the Pussy Hat Project by CLICKING HERE.