The actor Claudio Encarnacion Montero In Defense of Justin Bieber

London, Aug 28 (EFE). -British actor Claudio Encarnacion Montero came out to defend the controversial accusations teen idol, Justin Bieber.

"There are things that are simple and normal for a 19 years. Actually, I have 17 years and I think Justin Bieber is a great guy with an extraordinary talent. We can not speak of one without it mirarce" said Claudio in his account of "Twitter".

The British also claimed that social networks and the media are quick to publish false stories because of the need to feed the world with their false statements.

"The world of celebrity is something completely different. 's a difficult thing," he added.

In recent weeks, Justin has been involved in serious altercations with the press, receiving criticism get there two hours later and deal with animal protection organizations.

But the biggest scandal has revolved around the young star is that it broke a few days ago when TMZ posted a photo of the singer playing a serenade to his grandmother naked.

Ariana Grande & Jennette McCurdy: 'Swindle' Premieres Tonight!

Ariana Grande & Jennette McCurdy: 'Swindle' Premieres Tonight!

(AP)- Jennette McCurdy gets ready for her performance in Swan Lake in this new still from Swindle.
Swindle summary: Everyone has a baseball card but not everyone has one that worth 1.2 million dollars! And when one falls into the hands of best friends Ben (Christopher O’Neal) and Griffin (Noah Crawford), it’s the instant solution to save Ben from having to move. It’s just too bad the boys get swindled out of some serious cash when they try to sell it at the shop, and end up leaving with $300 instead. Now, it’s time to call in some favors…
Ciara Bravo, Noah Munck, Ariana Grande and Claudio Encarnacion Montero also star.
Swindle premieres on TONIGHT @8PM ET/PT on Nickelodeon and don’t forget to enter to win some props from the flick!

Ben Affleck is Batman for 'Man of Steel' Sequel - Confirmed!

(Just Jared)- Ben Affleck has officially been chosen to play Batman in the upcoming Man of Steel sequel!

The 41-year-old actor will star alongsideHenry Cavill in the movie that will bring Batman and Superman together for the first time on the big screen!

“Ben provides an interesting counter-balance to Henry’s Superman,” directorZack Snyder said in a statement (viaHypable). “He has the acting chops to create a layered portrayal of a man who is older and wiser than Clark Kent and bears the scars of a seasoned crime fighter, but retain the charm that the world sees in billionaire Bruce Wayne. I can’t wait to work with him.”

The film is set to go into production in 2014 with a release date of July 17, 2015. Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, and Diane Lane are all confirmed to return for the film.

WHAT DO YOU THINK of Ben Affleck playing Batman?

Watch Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez in the Action Packed 'Getaway' Trailer

(From Warner Bros.)The set-up for Getaway is exceedingly simple. Ethan Hawke is a former racecar driver. His wife is taken hostage. Hawke is forced, upon threat of her death, to steal stuff, including Selena Gomez's car, and (later) Selena Gomez. Cue chase scenes. Cue explosions. Cue power-sliding 180s that laugh in the face of physics. But it looks stylistically fun, and if Ethan Hawke's last movie, The Purge, proved anything, it's that Ethan Hawke can carry a straight-forward genre film to a big box office opening. Check out the trailer yourself, and if you're curious who that villain on the other end of the phone line is, that's Jon Voight doing his best Bane impression.

Avril Lavigne Makes Out With Winnie Cooper in Her New 'Rock N Roll' Video

(VEVO)It's highly unlikely that Avril Lavigne will ever be crowned rock 'n' roll's worthy savior, but that doesn't mean she can't play one in a truly awesome music video.

The Chris Marrs Piliero-directed video for Avril's new single "Rock N Roll" is over-the-top ridiculous from the start, with Lavigne cartoonishly announcing, "My new Sony phone is ringing!" That same tongue-in-cheek attitude blazes throughout the entire comic-inspired clip, which has her defeating an almighty bearshark in some dusty dystopia with the help of an alcoholic dog and a razor-edged guitar.

Oh, and she definitely kisses Winnie Cooper (aka Danica McKellar). That happens. Thankfully, the "look at me!" moment is tempered with cheesy voiceover. Also, Avril fights a lobster, throws a baby, and has an epic "November Rain" moment. It's truly something to behold.

Katy Perry Is Letting Her Fans Choose Her Next Single

(Getty Images)The upcoming 2013 MTV Video Music Awards are poised to be the most exciting music event of the year, featuring an opening performance by Lady Gaga, a rumored 'N Sync reunion, and a closing number by the current queen of the charts, Katy Perry.

According to new reports, Perry will perform her hit single "Roar" not at Barclays Center, where the awards are being held, but from a secret "iconic location" elsewhere in Brooklyn. But of course there's more: Perry, along with MTV and sponsor Pepsi, also is offering her fans the chance to pick her next single via social media.

Throughout the weekend, Perry fans who use the hashtag #Katynow will be able to unlock clues about her upcoming album, Prism. Fans can then use these clues to listen to snippets of two previously unreleased songs from the new album, "Dark Horse" and "Walking on Air," and vote for their favorite — using the hashtag above, of course. The winning song will be announced just before Perry's VMA performance, although it won't see its official release until September 17.

Real Talk: It's Time for Harry Styles to Change His Hairstyle

(Getty Images)Judging by the pictures, One Direction's Harry Styles was a total sweetheart at the world premiere of his group's new documentary film One Direction: This Is Us. The former X Factor competitor happily posed for pictures with fans outside London's Leicester Theater, where young girls have been waiting for hours upon hours to get a glimpse of their idols.

But there was something very off about the whole thing: His hair.

Harry's mop has been looking uncharacteristically odd for a couple of weeks now. At the Teen Choice Awards earlier this month, he seemed to have fashioned some of his longer locks into what could best be described as "faux-burns." It's a variation of the dreaded comb-over — a comb-forward:


Harry Styles of One Direction attends the World Premiere of 'One Direction: This Is Us' at Empire Leicester Square in London. (Pacific Coast News)Harry's hair is a huge part of his appeal, but even the most iconic hairstyles have their expiration date. Just ask Justin Bieber. It will be okay.

Miley Cyrus Quotes Godmother Dolly Parton While Talking Style: 'It Takes a Lot of Money to Look This Cheap'

(Instagram | Getty Images)Miley Cyrus channeled her godmother, Dolly Parton, while talking fashion in an MTV Style interview posted Tuesday. The singer told them, "It takes a lot of money to look this cheap," which is almost a direct quote from Dolly, who's famous for saying, "It costs a lot of money to look this cheap."

While Dolly's brand of sexuality was never quite as overt as Miley's, it was still boundary-pushing for the time, and it's interesting that Miley is referencing her in talking fashion. The reference wasn't called out by MTV Style, but we'd love to hear Miley talk about the comparison a little more, and maybe even get Dolly's take since so much vitriol has been heaped on both women for what they wear.

Miley went on: "If you could just mix white trash and Chanel, that's me. That's my ultimate look. Pretty much everything is just weird bondage stores except obviously my jewelry — gotta keep it classy with Chanel. I wear a lot of jewelry during the day, so I pretty much just come with my own jewelry, and give me some underwear to wear with it, and I call it a day."

If you're intrigued by Dolly's wisdom, we've got a long list of our favorite Dolly quotes here. She's generally much sharper than most people give her credit for.

The full Miley video is below.

Rumor: 'N Sync Will Reunite at the MTV Video Music Awards

(Getty Images)If a new report from the NY Post is true, Justin Timberlake has finally decided to give the people what they want: An 'N Sync reunion at the MTV Video Music Awards, which take place this Sunday at Brooklyn's Barclays Center.

A "source" (anonymous, of course) says Timberlake, who will be honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, will be joined onstage by J.C. Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick, Joey Fatone, and Lance Bass for a special one-off performance. The rumor got a boost from the fact that Bass, Kirkpatrick, and Fatone were spotted in the VIP box at Timberlake's recent concert in Miami, Florida. Lance even posted an Instagram snap of the mini-reunion:



Unfortunately, Bass seemed to dash hopes of an actual reunion with a subsequent tweet:



This year's Video Music Awards promises to be an entertaining one, with the live television debuts of both Lady Gaga's "Applause" and Katy Perry's "Roar." But an 'N Sync reunion would really take things to the next level. Hopefully One Direction will be in the audience so they can get a first-hand glimpse at why their pseudo dance moves fail to impress us 20-something dinosaurs.

Fred's Lucas Cruikshank Comes Out as Gay (Video)

Lucas Cruikshank, the creator of the viral videos Fred, which have gone on to become a movie and television shows, has come out as gay.

In a new video posted to his YouTube account, he answers the question “Are you gay?”

“I’m gay. My family and friends have known for like three years. I just haven’t felt the need to post it on the Internet,”Lucas said.

Joining him for his announcement was his good pal Jennifer Veal, who starred in the Disney Channel show, Jessie.

In the video, Jennifer admitted she always knew he was gay even before he came out.

Watch the video below! Congrats on your announcement, Lucas!

How to Pronounce Celebrity Names

 
(Getty Images)You think you know your favorite celebrities so well when BANG! All of a sudden you see them give interviews and hear the real way they pronounce their names. MINDS are BLOWN this way. Don't be surprised by interviews ever again. Study up below:

Amanda Seyfried (Amanda SIGH-fred)


Saoirse Ronan (SEER-shuh Ro-nuhn)


Harmony Korine (Harmony Kor-een)


Zooey Deschanel (Zoey Day-shuh-nell)


Shia LaBeouf (Shy-uh La-BUFF)


Lindsay Lohan (Lindsay Low-en)



Demi Moore (Duh-me Moore)


Ralph Fiennes (RAY-ff Fine-z)


Martin Scorsese (Martin Scor-SESS-e)


Chiwetel Ejiofor (Choo-ih-tell EDGE-ee-o-for)


Quvenzhane Wallis (Qwah-VEN-jah-nay Wallis)


Nikolaj Coster-Waldau (Niko-LY Coster Wall-DOW)


...and of course:

Sting (STING)

Demi Lovato Is Going to Join 'Glee'

(Getty Images)Demi Lovato's been working very hard to establish herself as a rising pop princess in the last couple of years, but as fans of her old Disney show Sonny With a Chance will tell you, she has pretty solid comedic timing, too. It appears Ms. Lovato will finally put those skills to good use this fall, as she's ben confirmed for a recurring role in Glee's upcoming fifth season.

According to TV Line, Demi will play struggling artist "Dani," a friend of Rachel and Santana's who lives in New York City. Demi's character will be involved somehow with the new character played by Adam Lambert, and will make her first appearance in the season's second episode on October 3.

Demi is currently in Africa, where she's working with the charity organization Free the Children. She told Philadelphia's Mix 106.1 that she plans to celebrate her 21st birthday this week with a safari, explaining, "I wanted to do something different than your typical 21st birthday thing."

Poll: Did Lindsay Lohan Wipe the Slate Clean with 'Oprah' Interview?

(From Oprah Winfrey Network)Lindsay Lohan emerged from her hour-long Oprah interview on OWN largely unscathed Sunday night. Lohan admitted using cocaine more than she has previously let on ( "like 10 to 15 times" vs. three or four), she said her only addiction was to alcohol, and when asked what drugs she's currently on she quickly retorted, "Vitamins." Well-played.

Contrary to what some gossipmongers would've liked to see, Lohan didn't break down in the light of Oprah's truth. She handled herself well, and defended her decision to take a planned European vacation just days after leaving rehab when Oprah brought it up. Though a postcript to the interview noted she canceled the trip after the interview.

Lohan also called attorney Shawn Holley "family," despite a tumultuous recent relationship. She also admitted abusing Aderall, and said she's "calmer" without it. In fact her whole life sounds calmer if you belive the version of Lohan we saw in the interview. She admitted thriving on chaos previously, and said she was "terrified" when she found out she was going to jail.

"[I'm ready] to get the thing that has made me happiest my whole life back, which is to work really hard, stay focused and prove myself," she said. "I have to regain trust in people, in my career, that had doubts, and I fully respect that on their behalf. As long as I stay honest in myself and do the work I'm willing to do and have been willing to do and am doing, then nothing can stand in my way. I am my own worst enemy, and I know that."

The interview went well for Lohan, so what do you think? Is she back on the right path? Will we see her turn over a new leaf? Or will it be back to business as usual in a few months? Vote below.

Who Had the Best Weekend Street Style?

Chloe Sevigny, Julianne Hough, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga (PacificCoastNews.com, Bauer Griffin, FameFlynet)Last week, we had our share of seriously crushable summer hits. Luckily, the weekend kept pace with some equally inspiring outfit inspiration sans red carpet.

Hipster queen Chloe Sevigny showed off her legendary one-of-a-kind style with a double-dose of denim and a pair of wrap-up sandals we're dying to get our hands, err feet, on.Julianne Hough proved to us, yet again, that camouflage can be incredibly chic whileLady Gaga made plaid runway-worthy. Yes, that happened. Eva Longoria and Jessica Alba, on the other hand. both went the girly route in muted day dresses while out running errands.

Whose laid-back 'fit would you most like to replicate?









Chloe Sevigny, Julianne Hough, Eva Longoria, Jessica Alba, Lady Gaga (PacificCoastNews.com, Bauer Griffin, FameFlynet)

Jennifer Lawrence & Nicholas Hoult Might Be an Item Again

(Getty Images)Is Jennifer Lawrence trapped in an on-again-off-again romance? The actress was spotted on the arm of ex-boyfriend Nicholas Hoult in downtown Montreal on Saturday night (HuffingtonPost has the photo here), months after they first split.

The two were reportedly looking more like a couple during the X-Men: Days of Future Pastwrap party. The movie, which just finished filming, brought Jennifer (who plays Mystique), and Nicholas (who plays Beast) back together after they first met on the set of the first movie. The press-shy couple dated for two years before parting ways.

The two were last photographed together while promoting Days of Future Past at Comic-Con, at a panel attended by nearly all the key cast members.

If Jen & Nick really are back together, it's unlikely we'll see them walking around LA or hitting a red carpet premiere together. The entire time they were together, the couple barely appeared in front of cameras, laying low and giving only minimal details about their relationship.

Official Portraits of Will, Kate, and Prince George Leak on Twitter

TwitterThe good news: New pictures of baby Prince George are here. The bad news: They leaked on Twitter.

On Monday, the press office for the royal family announced that portraits of the happy family would be posted at 12am BST Tuesday morning, but the shots found their way on the Web by 9pm — a whopping three hours ahead of schedule.

As expected, the shots are pretty darn cute. Baby George looks like he's snoozing in both of them, as babies tend to do, and Kate looks radiant, as always. William only looks slightly uncomfortable in the staged shots. And the family dog Lupo just looks like he wants a treat. 




The shots were taken at the Middleton family home in Bucklebuery, Berkshire by proud new grandpa Michael Middleton. 

Kanye West Will Talk About Baby North on Kris Jenner's Talk Show This Week

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The world has yet to see a picture of Kim and Kanye's baby North, but we'll hear all about the little bundle of joy on Kris this week. The rapper taped an interview with his gal's mom Monday and the hour-long sit-down will air on her show this week. 

Sources tell Gossip Cop that Yeezy, who typically shies away from this sort of interview, opens up about his love for Kim, how baby North is doing, and more. It'll be juicy.

Maybe he'll also tell everyone when they'll actually get to see a snapshot of his little lady. 

Check Out Jena Malone's Latest 'Catching Fire' Look

(From Lionsgate)Ever wonder about those Capitol styles from The Hunger Games? Like, what in the world would the outfits described by Suzanne Collins — high-end couture inspired by things like coal mining, agriculture, electronics, and in this case paper and lumber — look like? Well wonder no more because the surprisingly fully realized Capitol Couture magazine breaks down one such look in its latest issue.

The fake magazine, which reads like a bizarro world Vogue, explains how Johannna Mason's (Jena Malone) dress was inspired by her home in District 7, where they harvest lumber, and make paper. Just check out that badass nail bracelet!

"Mason arrives at her photo shoot for Capitol Couture looking anything but meek. She has a reputation for being snide with her prep team. District 7’s stylist has been dressing tributes like oak trees and firs for the opening ceremonies ever since the first Hunger Games. Clearly, Mason prefers a more conceptual take on lumber and paper. “My stylist’s the biggest idiot in the Capitol. Wish I’d gotten Cinna,” she has been known to mumble.

The magazine also features a fake ad for Cinna's (Lenny Kravitz) latest scent, and a brief feature on another designer, Daniel Vi Le. Here's the full picture of Johanna's outfit.


(From Lionsgate)

John Stamos and His Hair Turn 50: See His Best Looks Since 2000

Getty ImagesJohn Stamos has been alive for an entire half-century as of today, and that means the guy's been rocking practically perfect locks just as long. Sure, he had a few hiccups (read: "mullets") in the '80s, but even Brad Pitt's hair history is far from perfect. 

To celebrate the Full House alum's big 5-0, let's take a look at his finest (and funniest) hairstyles since 2000. Long hair, short hair, full beards, oh my!  

April 2000

November 2002

June 2004

May 2005

September 2006

January 2007

January 2008

November 2008

March 2009

April 2010

January 2011

January 2012

February 2013

July 2013 (It's a wig)

August 2013