Star Wars Meet Your New Fave: John Boyega Lainey set me up yesterday to talk about the New New Star Wars TV spot with Lupita Nyong’o’s voice making leading statements about “eyes”. You can see the spot here. I have some theories about what’s going on in The Force Awakens, especially about Daisy Ridley’s By Sarah • Nov 10, 2015 11:37 am
Lifestyle Carpets & Candids: Ellie looks like wrapping paper Have I mentioned I’m an excellent gift wrapper? My ribbon work, in particular, is outstanding. I’m always looking for great gift wrap. If I saw a tube of gift wrap with a pattern like Ellie Goulding’s dress, I’d buy right away. And that doesn’t mean By Lainey • Nov 10, 2015 11:13 am
Gwyneth Paltrow Amy & Gwyneth Amy Schumer was in New York last night at the Glamour Women of the Year Awards. Amy’s been collecting a lot of awards this year, because she’s had a major year. Sometimes the word “breakthrough” is kind of exaggerated. Definitely no exaggeration for Amy in 2015. She arrived By Lainey • Nov 10, 2015 10:59 am
Lifestyle Carpets & Candids: Zoe’s red carpet pyjamas I think we might be fighting about this. I love. You hate? But look at that print! There are meerkats! And buffalo! And an old-fashioned telephone! And it just looks so comfortable. And so much more interesting than some strapless dress you’ve seen over and over and over By Lainey • Nov 10, 2015 09:51 am
Jon Hamm Jon Hamm & Jennifer Westfeldt back together? About 10 days before the Emmys, it was confirmed that Jon Hamm and Jennifer Westfeldt had broken up. In the days that followed we heard all kinds of gossip about what happened. Some say that it’s because he wants kids and she doesn’t. Others counter that she had By Lainey • Nov 10, 2015 09:40 am
Fargo Fargo 2.5: “Whatever comes” Fargo Season 2 Episode 5 recap Noreen The Morose Butcher Shop Girl is my new favorite character—her favorite holiday is Halloween and she’s latched onto Camus and his “we all die eventually” philosophy. Previously, Noreen has only been seen at the butcher shop with Ed Blomquist, parroting “okay By Sarah • Nov 10, 2015 09:18 am
Mariah Carey Intro for November 10, 2015 Dear Gossips, Mimi released a new song this year called Infinity and, well, no one really cared about it. In spite of that though, 2015 has been a strong year. There was her Vegas residency. She directed a Christmas TV movie which will premiere in December. She has a billionaire By Lainey • Nov 10, 2015 08:54 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Lupita sees your eyes Star Wars is Sarah’s domain. This really isn’t a Star Wars post but I’m mentioning it because there’s a new Star Wars TV spot that’s just come out and Lupita is talking about “eyes” and everyone is freaking out because… Is Han Solo Rey’s By Lainey • Nov 09, 2015 04:24 pm
Celebrity Social Media Smutty Social Media, Monday November 9, 2015 Ryan Reynolds campaigns for Sexiest Man Alive on Hugh Jackman’s behalf. Presenting ... ME by HIM. @vancityreynolds #SMA A video posted by Hugh Jackman (@thehughjackman) onNov 9, 2015 at 6:09am PST A rare candid of Adele getting ready for a performance. Cannes/NRJ Music Awards A photo posted by By Maria • Nov 09, 2015 04:02 pm
Samuel L Jackson The Hateful Eight continues to look amazing Quentin Tarantino has recently found himself at the center of controversy—again—after he went to a protest against police brutality and made some comments that angered police officers and has resulted in an ever-spreading boycott by police unions and organizations across the country. He’s also got the By Sarah • Nov 09, 2015 03:10 pm
Lifestyle Duana Names: Loyal Best Friend or Leading Character? Hi D, Long time fan of the blog and your column here, and I can finally use (and need!) your help. We are expecting a boy due at the end of November. We like old names that will travel well between English, Spanish and French as we are Spanish speakers By Duana • Nov 09, 2015 02:25 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews The Martian is a contender So many films did not meet critical and box office expectations this season. The Martian, however, delivered. You might say it over-delivered. Three months ago, no one was calling it an Oscar frontrunner. Now? The Martian is Ridley Scott’s most well-reviewed film. And it’s on track By Lainey • Nov 09, 2015 02:05 pm
Lifestyle Carpets & Candids: Chloe’s Pi dress The first thought in my mind when I saw this dress was Life Of Pi. I like this dress better than I liked the movie. Everyone liked the movie. And everyone hates this dress. That sounds about right. But, really, what’s wrong with it? The dress, I mean. Are By Lainey • Nov 09, 2015 01:43 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Chiwetel Ejiofor brings the handsome to Doctor Strange Here is Chiwetel Ejiofor on the set of Doctor Strange, continuing to film in Nepal. Benedict Cumberbatch is a polarizing figure on the handsome/not handsome list, but can we all agree that Ejiofor is a Very Handsome Man? Because he is. He looks especially good in these shots because By Sarah • Nov 09, 2015 01:27 pm
Movie Reviews and Previews Carey Mulligan in Suffragette For a movie about the breaking point of the British Suffragette movement that saw marches and demonstrations turn to vandalism and arson, Suffragette is hella boring. A story that ought to provoke anger and inspire people to action instead provokes yawns and inspires people to check their watch. A historical By Sarah • Nov 09, 2015 01:05 pm
Lifestyle Carpets & Candids: Jennifer Lawrence’s lace booties I wouldn’t buy these booties. They’re not my jam, I don’t wear a lot of lace. And I never, ever wear it on my feet. That said, they’re a good choice with this outfit. It’s a plain white dress. It’s made interesting by the By Lainey • Nov 09, 2015 12:45 pm