Blog Posts by Rebecca Detken

  • Rihanna’s New Boyfriend Keeps Her Sane

    Tom Munro/ElleRihanna is in a very different place from where she was last year at this time, when she was still dealing with the aftermath of being assaulted by her ex-boyfriend Chris Brown in February 2009.

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    "A year ago, I was very confused," she says in the July issue of Elle. "Because he [Chris Brown] was my best friend. All of a sudden, one night changed our whole lives -- not only our friendship, but our lives. I wanted to wake up one day and just not have that pain anymore. I wanted to be with him again or get over him -- it was either-or. I just didn't want to feel the pain, the confusion."

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    Fortunately, RiRi, 22, managed to move on and is now dating Matt Kemp, 25, who plays Center Field for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

    "I'm so happy," she smiles. "I feel really comfortable, and it's so easy. I have such a chaotic life, but at the end of the day, that is just my peace. It keeps me sane, really, talking to him and talking to my

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  • Behind the Scenes at ‘Glee’

    Tonight is the season 1 finale of "Glee" and, unfortunately, the last episode starring Broadway cutie Jonathan Groff! At the request of Details magazine, Groff, who portrays Rachel's (Lea Michele) ex-boyfriend Jesse St. James in rival high school choir Vocal Adrenaline, agreed to run around the set snapping behind-the-scenes pics with a digital camera.

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    When asked about tonight's episode in which New Directions and Vocal Adrenaline face off at Regionals and Quinn has her baby, "Glee" executive producer Brad Falchuck told E! Online: "Two words: 'Bohemian Rhapsody.' It's huge and we do the entire song. Jonathan Groff is epic, as are all of the Vocal Adrenaline dancers." Of course, cheerleading coach Sue Sylvester is looming in the shadows. "Sue has one last surprise up her sleeve -- and it's shocking," teases Falchuk. "And you want to know what happened the night Quinn got preggers? Watch the episode."

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    So,

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  • Chris O’Donnell: Dreamy Dad

    Chris O'Donnell and his kids pose for Redbook in Venice Beach, California. - Matt Jones/RedbookChris O'Donnell is one of the few actors in Hollywood who really does seem to be a genuinely nice, normal (albeit hot) guy. The former teen heartthrob, whom I used to swoon over in films such as "Scent of a Woman" and "Circle of Friends," could have opted to take advantage of his fame and live the life of a swingin' bachelor, but instead the sweet Irish-Catholic boy from Chicago decided to settle down at the age of 26 with his now wife of 13 years, Caroline.

    Chris O'Donnell's Redbook Interview

    "I knew when I got into this business I couldn't have it both ways," Chris, 39, says in Redbook's "Hot Husbands" issue. "I could live the playboy lifestyle, which is not a bad thing to do, or have a traditional family life, which is how I grew up. And that was more important to me." Awww.

    The actor met his bride-to-be through her brother Andrew. "She came to visit and we had a little smooch," he recalls. "I knew there was something special about her from that moment, but we didn't see each other

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  • Diddy’s Got the Beats

    Dr. Dre and Sean "Diddy" Combs celebrated the launch of their new headphones, Diddybeats, in NYC. - Johnny Nunez/WireImage.comSay what you will about Sean "Diddy" Combs, but the guy's a hustler. He has his hand in everything! The music mogul started his Sean John clothing line in 1998, and even won the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Award for Menswear Designer of the Year in 2004. He owns a restaurant called Justin's (named after his son) in Atlanta, has his own fragrance, produces MTV shows ("Making the Band"), has appeared on Broadway ("A Raisin in the Sun"), and even stars alongside Russell Brand in "Get Me to the Greek," which hits theaters on June 4. Where does he find the time?

    Now, following in the footsteps of Lady Gaga, Combs has teamed up with Dr. Dre, Interscope Records, and Monster Cable to create Diddybeats -- state-of-the-art in-ear headphones that come in black, white, and pink ... and pack a powerful punch.

    Diddy -- who was named "One of the Most Influential Businessmen in the World" by Time Magazine and CNN -- said he jumped at the chance to join the Beats By Dr. Dre

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  • Mark Salling Hits Laguna Beach

    I don't know about you, but none of the guys in my high school's show choir (as we used to call it) looked anything like Mark Salling! Maybe it's because the hunky actor who portrays bad boy Puck on "Glee" is far from being a teen. He's 27 in real life, making him appealing to Gleeks of all ages.

    Mark Saling gets into surfer dude mode for his GQ photo shoot in Laguna Beach, California. - Peggy Sirota/GQ

    With summer just around the corner, GQ decided to photograph the heartthrob in Laguna Beach, California. Although Mark hails from Dallas, Texas, he seemed right at home in the beach community modeling surfwear -- and showing off his abs!

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    Do you think Mark and Naya are more than friends? - Michael Buckner/Getty Images Unfortunately, I have bad news for those of you crushing on Salling: rumor has it that he and his "Glee" co-star Naya Rivera (she plays cheerleader Santana Lopez) are an item. According to the New York Post, the two were spotted dining together at SushiSamba in NYC with friends. While a rep for Salling wouldn't comment, a source told the paper that, "Mark and Naya only had eyes for each other and left before

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  • Rob Dyrdek’s Safe Spot Skate Spot

    Rob Dyrdek unveils his third "Safe Spot Skate Spot" in North Hollywood, California. - Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesAnyone who is a fan of "Rob Dyrdek's Fantasy Factory" or his original hit MTV show "Rob & Big" (oh, how I miss it!) knows the pro skateboarder is all about having fun, but he does have a serious side. Dyrdek made a pledge to open free, public, and legal skate spots for inner city kids, and so far he's living up to his word.

    Rob poses in front of the Wild Grinders-themed 7-Eleven. - Christopher Polk/Getty ImagesThe MTV reality star does some tricks for the crowd. - Christopher Polk/Getty Images

    The 35-year-old unveiled his third "Safe Spot Skate Spot" in the Los Angeles area on Tuesday thanks in part to a $250,000 donation from 7-Eleven. The state-of-the art skate plaza located in North Hollywood Park has a Wild Grinders theme, which is Dyrdek's line of toys based on a young version of Rob and his group of childhood skateboarding pals.

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    Interestingly enough, since a lot of the North Hollywood kids frequent the 7-Eleven across the street, Dyrdek had the idea to transform it into an urban skate store, which will sell exclusive Wild Grinders merchandise in addition to the usual 7-Eleven stuff like Slurpees. Kinda cool.

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  • Salma Hayek Plays the Name Game

    David Slijper/InStyleAlthough Salma Hayek Pinault doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, the "Frieda" star has officially decided to take her fashion executive hubby Francois-Henri Pinault's last name. Since they tied the knot on Valentine's Day 2009 in Paris, why the sudden desire to change her moniker now? The actress tells InStyle she was inspired by the couple's adorable 2-year-old daughter Valentina.

    "It was Valentina's request," reveals Salma. "I didn't think about it until she brought it up. We were shooting a film, and she saw my chair with my name on it. She said, 'What does it say there?' And I said, 'Salma Hayek.' And she said, 'What about Pinault? Why not Pinault?' Because here people say 'Madame Pinault.' I said to myself, 'This is who I am now. I'm starting a whole new life. I've never been happier. Why shouldn't I share it with the people who have been supporting me my whole career, who have been with me since the beginning?' I'm a private person, but I should let them in on the fact that I'm

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  • Xavier Samuel: ‘Twilight’s’ New Vampire on the Block

    Move over Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner ... "Twilight" fans have someone new to crush on! In the upcoming "Eclipse," Aussie hottie Xavier Samuel, 26, portrays Riley, leader of the newborn vampire army. Judging from the buzz around the web, the role is guaranteed to catapult him to RPattz-like star status. But since he's only appeared in a few Australian flicks, Xavier wasn't exactly prepared for the frenzy that surrounded him after landing the "Twilight" gig.

    Xavier Samuels stars as Riley in "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse." - Paul Jasmin/Teen Vogue

    "It was all very sudden, not just with the paparazzi but also with being cast in general," Xavier tells Teen Vogue. "I did an audition from Sydney on tape. Then I got word that it was down to four guys -- and that I was one of them." (Rumor has it that he beat out Channing Tatum and "Harry Potter's" Tom Felton for the role.)

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    Not surprisingly, Xavier had a blast filming "Eclipse," but laughs when he recalls Bryce Dallas Howard's -- she plays his on-screen love interest/villainess

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  • Jaden Smith: The Kung Fu Kid

    What's up with the movie industry today? Are there no original ideas left in Hollywood? Lately it seems as if all they do is remake classic films that I don't think necessarily need updating. Next on the list? 1984's "The Karate Kid." Sure, the new version, which stars Will Smith's 11-year-old son Jaden in the lead role of Dre Parker, and Jackie Chan as his martial-arts mentor Mr. Han, has made a few changes. For one, the story takes place in Beijing, China, and Jaden's character learns kung fu -- not karate. Perhaps they should have renamed it "The Kung Fu Kid"?

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    Meet Jaden Smith -- the new "Karate Kid." - Art Streiber/Vanity FairThe son of Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith trained three hours a day for the role. - Art Streiber/Vanity Fair

    At any rate, it's good to know that Jaden is fully aware he is treading on hallowed ground. "It's an honor to re-do the classic," he tells Vanity Fair. "But it's also scary that people might not like it."

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    Regardless, the young actor -- who made his film debut alongside his father in the "The Pursuit of Happyness" (2006) -- is excited about his first

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  • Speidi’s Pig Pen

    Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt might want to consider hiring a housekeeper. - Shirley/Steinberg/PacificCoastNews.comHeidi Montag is clearly obsessed with outside appearances. As most people know, she recently underwent 10 plastic surgeries in one day in order to achieve what she considers to be the perfect face and body. If only she was as attentive to her home! Judging from a new photo spread in this week's issue of Life & Style magazine, neither she nor her hubby Spencer Pratt can be bothered to clean their Pacific Palisades pad.

    Never-before-seen pics of the couple's real residence reveal that their kitchen and living room are filled with Spencer's ridiculous crystals, stacks of his screenplays, and lots of junk. Forget "The Hills" ... Speidi needs to star in a very special episode of "Hoarders"!

    Making their living situation even worse, according to an insider, is that their four pooches aren't potty trained. "They go to the bathroom all over the house. Heidi is sometimes near tears at the dogs' mess, but Spencer just orders her to pick it up." Eewww.

    Is there a crystal for cleaning up clutter? - R/R  

    To top things off, the source says

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