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- Justin Bieber and Chris Brown Are Apparently New Besties
Those concerned about Justin Bieber's many public missteps this year likely won't "heart" his latest Instagram photo — an image in which he's seen bonding with Chris Brown. The baby-faced pop star, 19, posted the photo of himself with his … Continue reading →
- Jane Fonda Might Be the Hottest Person at Cannes
Age is just a number when it comes to Jane Fonda. The 75-year-old fitness guru, actress, and philanthropist has been looking better than ever at the Cannes Film Festival this year, rocking every gown on the red carpet and schooling the much younger leading ladies on how to really work it. On Saturday, she dazzled in a custom turquoise Atelier Versace ensemble with Swarovski crystal detailing and cut-outs — yes, a 75-year-old woman actually pulled off the cut-out trend better than most 20-somethings! — at the "Jimmy P" premiere. Furthering our awe, she showed up to the premiere of "Inside Llewyn Davis" on Sunday glowing in a jaw-dropping raspberry Badgley Mischka dress. Check out the video to find out how she always manages to look so good and be sure to tune in to “omg! Insider” on TV tonight for more of the latest in entertainment news. Continue reading →
- Janet Jackson Is Officially a Billionaire
Michael Jackson may be one of the most successful dead celebrities, but his sister Janet (who, of course, is alive and well) is doing pretty well herself. The 47-year-old is officially a billionaire. According to Variety, Jackson, who is one … Continue reading →
- How Blogger Spun Abercrombie & Fitch CEO’s Comments Into a Chance for Change
Blogger Jes Baker is blasting popular clothing brand Abercrombie & Fitch for trying to define beauty with a number. Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries has recently come under major fire for comments he made to Salon.com back in 2006. He talked about the store's refusal to sell anything bigger than a size large and only wanting the "All-American kid with a great attitude and a lot of friends" to represent the brand. "Omg! Insider" sat down with Baker, who is fighting back with Abercrombie ads of her own, where she poses topless with a male model and reinterprets the A&F letters to stand for a message she truly believes in, "Attractive & Fat." "I don't really care what Abercrombie really truly thinks about this, to be honest with you. I don't have the energy to dislike Mike Jeffries," she said during the interview. "There's so much negativity in the world, it doesn't need to be perpetuated." Baker also included an open letter to Jeffries on her website, the Militant Baker, criticizing the company for its narrow view of what beauty really is and promoting the idea that every size is beautiful. "The only thing you've done through your comments (about thin being beautiful and offering XL and XXL in your stores for men) is reinforce the unoriginal concept that fat women are social failures, value-less, and undesirable," Baker wrote. "Well, actually, that's not all you have done. You have also created an incredible opportunity for social change." Check out this vid to see what else the blogger has to say about the brand, and for more from her interview, tune in to "omg! Insider" on television tonight. Continue reading →
- ‘Dancing with the Stars’ Finale: Was Something Fishy With the Voting?
The "Dancing With the Stars" Season 16 results are in -- country singer Kellie Pickler and her pro partner Derek Hough were crowned the champions -- but this season's mirrorball win didn't come without controversy.
- This Is What Leonardo DiCaprio’s Dad Looks Like
Do you see the resemblance? Leonardo DiCaprio's dad George joined "The Great Gatsby" star in France for all the festivities at the Cannes Film Festival. Sporting long hair, it’s obvious that George has the DiCaprio swagger, much like his son. … Continue reading →
- Restaurant learns online reviews can make or break
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It was the customer service disaster heard around the Internet.
- 4 Clear Signs Robert Pattinson Is Moving Out for Good
Affairs of the heart aren't easy, especially in Hollywood. Just ask Robert Pattinson. While rumors started circulating over the weekend that he and longtime girlfriend Kristen Stewart have called it quits again (last summer, anyone?), photos of the "Cosmopolis" star … Continue reading →
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