Hollywood Headlines: A week in review
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West made headlines again, this time with progeny in tow. The couple officially named their newborn baby daughter “North West.” But what about “Easton”? Or “Kaidence Donda West”? Those were other options the couple reportedly pondered. (Timothy A. Clary / AFP / Getty Images)
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West name their newborn daughter “North,” Paula Deen gets scrapped from the Food Network, actor James Gandolfini dies at 51 and more.
Best known for his portrayal of a New Jersey mob boss in HBO’s “The Sopranos,” Gandolfini died of a heart attack while vacationing in Italy with his wife and 9-month-old daughter. The actor’s final film, a crime drama titled “Animal Rescue,” is in post-production. (Barry Wetcher / Associated Press)
If anything could wipe our memories of the Disney tween angel forever, it’s the music video for her newest hit “We Can’t Stop.” Her first single in three years is an ode to debauchery, and the video leaves little to the imagination. If she really can’t stop, we’re scared where she’s headed next. (Jason Kempin / Getty Images)
Photos of Lawson’s husband, Charles Saatchi, with his hands around the seemingly fright-stricken food broadcaster’s throat surfaced Sunday. Contrary to accusations, Saatchi called the restaurant argument a “playful tiff” and received a police caution after authorities finished their investigation. Lawson reportedly has left the family home with her children after the incident. (Lionel Cironneau / Associated Press)
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Rappers have tried innovative ways to sell their records, but leave it to Jay-Z to get the best results. Samsung Electronics Co. purchased 1 million copies of his new album, “Magna Carta Holy Grail,” before he even had a chance to publicly announce it. The company plans to give each copy away free to owners of their Galaxy line of phones three days before the album’s official release date, through an app. (Ben Gabbe / Getty Images)
Last Monday, the famed creator of “Star Wars” stepped onto the Daytime Emmy Awards show dais to accept his first ever honor from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. Lucas’ cartoon version of the sci-fi series, “Star Wars: The Clone Wars,” won special-class animated program. (Mark Davis / Getty Images)
The callous Stern turned from guest to critic during “Late Night With Jimmy Fallon” on Monday night. “You’re competing against Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel,” he shot at the host. “It’s a jungle — you don’t have the killer instinct.” Someone out there must like Fallon, though; the comedian’s transition to ‘The Tonight Show’ comes with a billing addendum “Starring Jimmy Fallon.” (Theo Wargo / Getty Images)
Fans were swift to petition against the brand’s tees that featured the lovesick starlet, which read: “# more boyfriends than t.s.” Though the shirts are now off the racks, it is unclear whether the retailer reacted to backlash or bad sales. The company has a growing reputation for making controversial decisions; A&F’s CEO issued cutting remarks about customers that needed larger sizes last May. (Nathan Denette / Associated Press)
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Justin Bieber is not the only star heckling his neighbors. According to reports, Chris Brown refuses to remove the bright-colored graffiti decorating the walls of his Hollywood Hills home. He’s filed an appeal with Los Angeles over a citation he received for “unpermitted and excessive signage.” Neighbors allege the pink, red and white monsters scare children. (David Becker / Getty Images)
