The Imitation Game: TIFF Review
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In the eyes of his "Cumberbitches" online, Benedict Cumberbatch is a hero. In The Imitation Game, he cracks the code of his hype and fandom, and finally gets to play one. How? It's elementary. As WWII codebreaker Alan Turing, Cumberbatch is a mathematical genius who also happens to be a pompous, socially awkward outcast. Full Story
George Clooney’s wedding invitation
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One of them. There was a report from a French outlet a few weeks ago, remember? About George Clooney’s 3 part wedding? First a civil ceremony in England on September 12 – that’s today. Then Venice for a reception the weekend of September 26. Then in October, on the 25th, another party just outside London. Full Story
September 12, 2014 – Smutty Shout-Outs
“Happy Birthday Nicole! Wishing you a year full of Charlie Hunnam sightings and new book boyfriends a plenty. Never forget to #DreamBig!!” From Kim Lindsey and Marty are celebrating their 2nd wedding anniversary on Sunday. Happy Anniversary! Lindsey is 30 years old and was diagnosed with Stage 4 brain cancer about 6 months ago. Full Story
Dear Gossips,
Taraji P Henson covers the new issue of EBONY. And she’s making headlines for a quote about restaurant reservations and being treated like she’s on the D-list, even though she was nominated for an Oscar not too long ago and working more consistently than many others over the last few years. Read Full Intro
Keira in the wind
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The weather was stupid again in Toronto last night. It was pouring, it was windy. Kind of a bitch to be dealing with when you have to walk a red carpet. But first…the pre-party. I interviewed Keira Knightly at the Moet + Chandon cocktail for Laggies at Michael’s on Simcoe before she headed over to Roy Thomson Hall for the premiere. Full Story
Chris Evans: Successful salesman
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Last weekend Beardy Chris Evans popped up at TIFF to promote his directorial debut, Before Sunrise Before We Go. The movie screened for critics last Friday and Evans spent the weekend giving interviews and shilling—a whole week before he needed to be present for the actual worldwide premiere, which is tomorrow. Full Story
Live like SJP
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It’ll cost you $22 million but if you have it, Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s townhouse is for sale. There are 5 bedrooms and 7 fireplaces. 7 fireplaces? Who needs 7 fireplaces? Apparently the place was built in 1846. I guess that explains it. My ma has a thing about fireplaces and their feng shui. Full Story
Smutty Tingles
Kanye’s rants take their toll (Dlisted)
Um. Katie Holmes is going to be a director (Just Jared)
Nice coat on Justin Theroux. And his sweater is covering his dick (Cele|bitchy)
Miley wears candy (The Superficial)
Ew!!!! (Celeb Dirty Laundry)
Famous people and their first red carpets (Pop Sugar)
Miranda Lambert’s style at Fashion Rocks (Too Fab)
Really hate the pink shoes (Hollywood Tuna)
Bad lighting or bad makeup? (Popoholic)
It’s like she’s trying to wear 3 dresses at the same time (Go Fug Yourself)
Xavier Dolan in Elephant Song: TIFF Review
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Xavier Dolan's duelling enfant terrible and wunderkind personas have become his trademark, often overshadowing his immense talent. Remember, this 25-year-old won the Cannes Jury Prize for his fifth film, Mommy, in May, but barely eight months earlier, he bit back at an unflattering review in The Hollywood Reporter, tweeting, "kiss my narcissistic ass. Full Story
Special K* Popcorn Chips Festival Pop-Up Celeb #3: Eddie Redmayne
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As you now know, we’ve partnered with Special K* Popcorn Chips to bring you this year’s festival coverage and it’s time for the third installment in our series that looks at festival standouts, stars who've been popping at TIFF. What’s the link between Special K* Popcorn Chips Full Story
Anna's 73 answers
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The Devil Wears Prada set designers got it pretty close, non? Anna Wintour's 73 questions is basically an opportunity for her to show you: A. How people kiss her ass: - her staff - Karlie Kloss - Oscar de la Renta B. How she's the boss of everyone - her staff - Karlie Kloss - Oscar de la Renta C. Full Story
