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Styles & Fashion

Was Diane Kruger Having an Off Year?

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By Randy Miller

Was 2013 not Diane Kruger‘s year? Vanity Fair may think so. Among the shocking omissions and additions to the annual International Best-Dressed List, the ultrastylish dresser was excluded after having ranked in 2012.

Which isn’t to say there weren’t some stellar dressers on the list, which happily includes Kerry Washington, Jenna Lyons, Dree Hemingway, Caroline Issa, Lara Stone, Charlize Theron, Stella Tennant, and Tabitha Simmons. Snubs (or decisions construed as such) aren’t uncommon when compiling a list – everyone’s got an opinion, after all – but a few names that appeared (or didn’t) made us sit up and take notice. …read more

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Obama White House Correspondents Dinner Speech Brought Laughs (VIDEO)

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

President Barack Obama joined celebrities, politicians and media figures Saturday night for the annual White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Comedian Conan O’Brien hosted this year’s event, a soiree that dates back to 1920. The dinner took place at the Washington Hilton hotel, featuring celebrities such as Olivia Munn, Kerry Washington, Gerard Butler and Sophia Vergara.

Watch a video of Obama’s full remarks above, and check out a slideshow of photos from the event below:

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Nicki Minaj’s Idol Outfit Tops Our Worst-Dressed List This Week (PHOTOS)

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

Nicki Minaj stepped onto the stage of “American Idol” this week and jaws dropped. The “High School” rapper showed off what her mama gave her in an outfit that took the term “boob window” to the next level.

The MTV Movie Awards were earlier this week and celebrities flexed their style muscles. Unfortunately, many of them stumbled and ended up on our worst-dressed list, including Ke$ha, whose transparent hippie-inspired pants were outlandish, to say the least. Zoe Saldana and Kerry Washington both took risks at the awards, but the daring styles didn’t translate and ended up looking strange.

Check out those over-the-top looks, as well as more celebrities who made our week’s worst-dressed list. Do you agree with us?

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Janet Mock Talks ‘Scandal,’ Black Women In Media With Melissa Harris-Perry

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

Transgender advocate and writer Janet Mock joined Andrea Plaid, Heather McGhee, and Joy-Ann Reid on MSNBC’s “Melissa Harris-Perry” for a “Scandal” April 6 “watch party.”

Mock chimed in and discussed Kerry Washington‘s role as “Oliva Pope,” Shonda Rhimes’ work and the representations of black women in media.

“It’s an exhibition in the fact that trans people do have other interests than just being trans or having transitioned,” Mock wrote on her Tumblr page. “It was a pleasure to return to my giddy pop culture editor roots (with a touch of depth, right?!) and do it on such a powerful platform with one of my sheroes, Melissa Harris Perry.”

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Regal Cinemas Brings Girl Rising to Theatres Following Strong Moviegoer Interest

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By Business Wirevia The Motley Fool

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Regal Cinemas Brings Girl Rising to Theatres Following Strong Moviegoer Interest


From Academy Award-Nominee Richard E. Robbins with Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Freida Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington

KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– Regal Entertainment Group (NYS: RGC) , a leading motion picture exhibitor owning and operating the largest theatre circuit in the United States, announced a week-long engagement of Girl Rising starting Friday, April 19. From Academy Award-nominated director Richard E. Robbins, Girl Rising spotlights the strength of the human spirit and the power of education to change the world. Tickets are on sale now at: REGmovi.es/16VClEn.

Girl Rising first gained attention among moviegoers through a crowd-sourcing approach in which fans commit to buying enough movie tickets to secure a screening. Based on that interest, Regal Entertainment Group is now making the acclaimed film available to audiences in more than 150 theatres across the country.

“Regal recognizes the intense interest by American moviegoers demanding that this film be seen in their local communities,” stated Amy Miles, CEO of Regal Entertainment Group. “This movie is making an emotional impact on many of our patrons, me included. The stories from these extraordinary girls in nine different countries are accompanied by narration from an A-list of entertainers.”

Narrated by Cate Blanchett, Priyanka Chopra, Selena Gomez, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, Chloë Moretz, Liam Neeson, Frieda Pinto, Meryl Streep, and Kerry Washington, the film has already proven a success. It is the centerpiece of 10×10 – a global campaign to educate and empower girls.

“With Girl Rising, we took a risk on a new model of on-demand theatrical distribution, and the leap of faith paid dividends,” said The Documentary Group’s Tom Yellin, executive producer of Girl Rising. “We’ve established a new model for impact filmmaking, to build a movement – and an audience – around a film. Regal joining this effort means an opportunity for people everywhere to see this beautiful and important film.”

A portion of all ticket sales at Regal Cinemas, United Artists and Edwards Theatres will go to the 10×10 Fund for Girls Education, which is distributed among 10×10’s high-impact network of non-profit partners: A New Day Cambodia, CARE, Girl Up/United …read more

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The Week’s Best-Dressed Celebrities Includes Katy Perry And Khloe Kardashian (PHOTOS)

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

The Kids’ Choice Awards was last weekend, and it was a chance for celebrities to step out of their comfort zone in fun and flirty looks that normally wouldn’t appear on a red carpet. Both Khloé Kardashian and Katy Perry pushed style boundaries: Perry in a bra top and high-waisted skirt and Khloé in a more demure look than we’re used to seeing her wear.

There was also a healthy dose of princess on the red carpet this week. Between Jennifer Lopez’s peach-colored tulle gown and Kerry Washington’s sweetheart neckline, we were ready to dust off our Cinderella costumes.

Check out this week’s best-dressed celebrities and keep clicking to see previous weeks’ contenders. Then check out our roundup of the week’s worst-dressed for a lesson in what not to wear.

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Movies & TV

Jimmy Kimmel Parodies Avengers, Twilight

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Having delivered the star studded Movie: The Movie parody last year for the Oscars, Jimmy Kimmel returned with the sequel last night, Movie: The Movie: 2V.

Check out Jessica Chastain, Matt Damon, Gerard Butler, Bryan Cranston, John Krasinski, Kerry Washington, Bradley Cooper and many more – in a story that has an Avengers-inspired group of movie cliché characters battle a Twilight-fueled group of sexy monsters.

Though I have to say, the first one was better…

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies

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Independent Spirit Awards 2013 Red Carpet Was Such A Breath Of Fresh Air (PHOTOS)

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By The Huffington Post News Editors

With stylists, hair dressers, makeup artists and the actors themselves feverishly prepping for the Oscars on Sunday, several Hollywood stars took a much-needed breather on Saturday afternoon for the 2013 Independent Spirit Awards.

The awards show, held at Santa Monica Beach, was a largely casual affair, with big names like Salma Hayek, Kerry Washington and Amy Poehler wearing casual day dressed in bright, cheery colors. Rashida Jones and Nina Dobrev even wore shorts (with high heels, but still).

The exception was Jennifer Lawrence, who showed up wearing a daringly sexy black ensemble by Lanvin that bared more skin than she’s shown at all the previous awards shows combined. Way to be, J-Law.

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Movies & TV

Django Unchained Toys Elicit Outrage

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Quentin Tarantino’s Django Unchained has already been publicly criticized for its violence and alleged racism, but now the film’s merchandise has sparked even more controversy.

Earlier this year, NECA partnered with the Weinstein Company to make a series of retro eight-inch figurines depicting characters from the movie, including the likenesses of Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Samuel L. Jackson, Kerry Washington and others.

These figures are currently being sold on Amazon, but Najee Ali, director of the advocacy group Project Islamic Hope, wants to change that. In a recent interview, he told AP that the collectibles are a “slap in the face of our ancestors” and wants them removed from the online market.

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Source: FULL ARTICLE at IGN Movies