Celebrity News: Love Gone Wrong, Movie Openings And A Sad Death I Really Don’t Care About
By Jennie
Autumn has arrived, and along with all of the traditional wonderful fall smells (pumpkin spice lattes! burning leaves!), love is in the air. Unfortunately for several of this week’s highlighted celebrities, the scent is eau-de-love-gone-wrong:
* Noted older woman/younger man couple Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher are said to be on the rocks. We’d wonder if the marriage curse of Two and a Half Men had struck again (Charlie Sheen and Brooke Mueller – didn’t we all think they’d last forever?), but it may have more to do with rumors that Ashton slept with some skank in San Diego. Rumors circulated by said skank, by the way. It’s sad, but one can’t really expect Ashton to make do with elderly Demi, who is no doubt falling apart at her advanced age (I mean, so we’d assume, barring photographic evidence to the contrary). Have we mentioned that Demi is older than Ashton? Fifteen years older! Which is not nearly so great as the 25 year age difference between Michael Douglas and Catherine Zeta-Jones, but is somehow much more notable, or at least gets noted a lot more. Hmm. Anyway, the maybe-estranged couple were sighted together at the Kabbalah Center in Los Angeles on Friday, so maybe it’s true that faddish Hollywood religions can solve all of your problems. I certainly hope so! Demi is going to need someone to care for her in her golden years, which are of course just around the corner (being that, and we may have forgotten to note this, Demi is older than Ashton). Anyway, we hope those crazy kids (that kid and really old lady) work things out!
* Kelsey and Camille Grammer appeared in family court Friday, supposedly meeting face to face for the first time since they separated. Kelsey made the dick move (I believe that’s the legal term) of bringing the skank he left Camille for with him to court. Kelsey and his new skank wife walked into the courtroom holding hands, presumably because she needs to keep him attached at all times to prevent him from running off with the barista at Starbucks or whatever. (And yes, I am going to be referring to all women who sleep with married men as skanks in this week’s column. I’m feeling judgy today.) Anyway, Kelsey “won” the battle at issue on Friday, as much as anyone ever wins in family court. He was given the right to have their two kids with him while he’s in Los Angeles for the next week. The victory was a bit of a double-edged sword, though, because the judge ruled that Kelsey has to personally escort the children to all of their weekly activities, which include sports games, dance classes and therapy. It’s said that Camille intends to attend these events, as she typically does. If so, there may be more fireworks to report next week!
* Actor James Marsden’s wife, Lisa Linde, filed for divorce this past week, citing “irreconcilable differences.” I always just think of James Marsden as “the one who’s not James Franco”, or at least I do when I’m not thinking, “wait, is it James Marsden or James Franco I’m thinking of?” For those keeping score at home, James Marsden appeared in the X-Men films and James Franco appeared in the Spiderman films. Since I’d only ever watch either franchise, or any other comic-book based movie, if I were forced to and/or compensated in the high double figures. I don’t know why I care. I should just call them James Franco-Marsden and be done with it.
* Several interesting looking movies open this weekend, as the fall movie season revs up in earnest. (Fall is my favorite movie season, with more Oscar-bait films appearing, as opposed to summer blockbuster season, which is comprised mostly of stupid movies in which lots of things blow up.) The best looks to be 50/50 a cancer-related comedy-drama starring my pretend younger boyfriend, Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Also opening is Dream House, which looks to be a routine horror movie elevated by the presence of noted British thespians Daniel Craig, Naomi Watts and Rachel Weisz (okay, they aren’t Vanessa Redgrave and Jeremy Irons, but they have English accents! Everyone knows that means they are Serious Actors!). Finally, What’s Your Number?, a romantic comedy that, if I’m understanding the commercials correctly, is about how many men a woman has slept with, is elevated (hopefully) by the presence of the adorable Anna Faris in the starring role.
* The trial of Dr. Conrad Murray in the death of Michael Jackson opened this week. Murray is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the June 2009 drug-related death of Jackson (side note: I could have sworn it was 2010! Time goes so fast!). Stuff happened in court this week. I cannot bring myself to care, but if you feel so inclined, have at it in the comments.
Have a celeberrific week, folks!
About the Author:
Jennie has contributed to Imperfect Women since its inception in 2009. She writes about politics, celebrity news, and anything else that catches her interest. She can be reached at jennie@imperfectwomen.com.
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Great post Jennie! I think Ashton and Demi should try taking up bingo together – it’s an activity that can bridge any age gap! 😉
Great round-up on all the celeb news. I think the skanks like Ashton slept with are just prostitutes without the name. They sleep with the celeb, lawyer up, sell to highest rag mag.
The use of the word skank is completely appropriate
Well, I have never cared for the acting of Demi or Ashton. They both get on my nerves. I do think they both have a lot of business smarts though. I always thought they were such an odd couple, not just because of their ages. I was one of those who thought it was a publicity stunt when they announced their relationship.
Ahh, Demi’s in the news. I really liked her when she was married to Bruce. The age difference now, well in most pictures he sems to be draging her to keep up with him.
Kelsey?? Well, he out there, but you can bet the new wife will have his a$$ back to NY in a minute. She had to sit in the hall and pout while the real family discussed the issues.
Happy Fall to all of you and thanks Jennie for the great post. 🙂
15 years between Demi and Ashton, you say? Why I think that is the approximate age difference between Jennie@IW and her pretendy boyfriend, Joseph Gordon-Levitt! That is QUITE a span of years. 🙂
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Go Camille! Kelsey is a PIG. I can’t wait to see Mr. Big Star escort his kids to all their activities next week. Bringing the new spouse or girl/boy friend to Family Court is almost always an ugly and petty attempt to stick it to the ex. And it speaks volumes and shows complete lack of character.
<> This is not possible, because he’s MY younger pretend BF (what’s the male equalivent of a sknak :)) though I keep thinking he is looking more and more like Heath Ledger (who was my pretend BF before Gordon.)
I saw What’s Your Number, and thought it was pretty cute. Not quite as funny as Bridemaids, but definitely watchable.
I’m not sure if anyone is keeping up with the latest NJ Housewives news, but apparently Melissa will have to deal with her stripper past in an upcoming episode (Theresa’s denying she set this up), and Jacqueline has quit the show.
I wasn’t even shocked by the Michael Jackson death picture. Looked like he normally did. White and pasty.
Attention Arrested Development fans! (I’m pretty sure there were some here.) They are coming back with a 9 or ten episode season before the movie comes out, according to series creator Mitch Hurwitz. Yay!
Kiki, I am a big fan. I just recently re-watched them. I am really excited to hear the news. I saw these tweets and thought I’d pass them along for other fans. I know the new shows and movie will be as funny and full of uncountable quirks as the first three seasons.
Tobias (David Cross) cracks me up.
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arnettwill Will Arnett
I’m peeing with @batemanjason at the moment..and we can confirm that we are going to make new AD eps and a movie
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batemanjason Jason Bateman
It’s true. We will do 10 episodes and the movie. Probably shoot them all together next summer for a release in early ’13. VERY excited!
I just hope the magic isn’t gone, after so many years.
I never watched Arrested Development. So I have no clue. I always heard it was a good show.
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I don’t watch any of the Housewives Shows either so I guess I am pretty out of it here, LOL.
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I saw this on the New York Post today:
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“Hailey Glassman — most famous for sleeping with dad of eight Jon Gosselin, whom she later described as “hung like a 9-year-old”– is joining CMT’s series “Sweet Home Alabama.” Glassman will be one of 11 “city” bachelorettes competing against 11 women from the country for the affections of Tribble Reese, a former Clemson quarterback with a name right out of central casting. Glassman was also implicated in a bizarre 2009 stunt when Gosselin reported his apartment ransacked.”
Too funny, Pam! If I were Tribble I’d make sure that Hailey sign a non-disclosure form. While I admit I felt sorry for that young girl being involved w. Gosselin…I wouldn’t want to be any man dealing w. her – if she’s not his choice!
Kiki, I hope so too, if not I’m going to be disappointed. Pam, I think you would really like it.
So, Haily got a reality show. I may have to watch some clips when it starts.
Lily, there’ll be a lot of disappointed people, at my house alone. It sounds good though, with an hour devoted to each character to catch us up.
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I really hope “Tribble” is just a nickname. Maybe his parents were big Star Trek fans. Is being known as an ex-girlfriend really a good career move for Hailey? At least Elisabeta Canalis has the Clooney connection.
I always wonder why men cheat when they are married to women like Demi Moore, Halle Berry, etc. I mean what kind of ego do they have???? I’m sure they will both be okay when all is said and done. Always seemed much more of a physical attraction to me, but that’s just my opinion.
I don’t watch Housewives, but I totally agree with the “skank” term. Totally appropriate.
I also never watched Arrested Development…..so I’m outta touch too, Pam.
The Hailey news…..is fun. And I know how low class, immature, etc. the whole “hung like a 9 yr old” thing was, but it made me laugh out loud on more than one occasion. And I think it couldn’t have happened to a nicer guy.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Demi and Ashton have an open relationship. People thought it was wierd that she remained friends with Bruce Willis and they (Ashton, Demi, Bruce and all the girls) have been to public events together. What looks like cheating to us might just be how they roll. Who knows.
Teresa,
I thought the same thing about Demi & Ashton, they say Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russel have a open relationship, no one knows but them and possibly their older kids.
ugh! I wouldn’t ever advertise that I dated Jon Gosselin, especially on a dating show. I would think that would be a huge turn off to any potential suitor!!
If its true then this is just further proof that it doesn’t matter if You’re Demi or Plain Jane- some men will cheat no matter who they’re with.
Last night I was talking to my 18 yr old daughter and apparently Demi and Ashton were a hot topic at lunch at school. The conversation was funny but at the end my daughter said “All I know is, if I were Selena Gomez, I’d keep Justin Bieber on a short leash, if Demi Moore is going to be single again!” I almost fell off my chair laughing!!!!!
Yeah, I’d heard the open relationship rumors about Demi and Ashton too. It makes you wonder about some of the appearance of public tension, then. Is Demi mad at Ashton for being indiscreet? I wouldn’t blame her if that were the case. Or maybe it’s all a publicity stunt for Ashton and Two and a Half Men. I always find it hard to believe that stars will go to such lengths for publicity, but I may be naive on the subject.
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I agree with Kiki’s post #12 – I’m excited about the AD reunion, but worried that it won’t be the same after all this time. I did love that show. Especially Tobias. And GOB. And Buster. And…