Movie Reviews and Previews Angelina Jolie holds the room I read a book earlier this year called The Confidence Code: The Science And Art Of Self-Assurance – What Women Should Know by Katty Kay and Claire Shipman. If you haven’t already, you should definitely pick it up. Not because I want you to agree, or disagree, but because it By Lainey • Nov 18, 2014 11:31 am
Break Ups JLO promises to go slow That’s what she always promises. And breaking that promise is how she ends up dating losers. So, as you’ve seen, Jennifer Lopez has been in New York all week hustling the release of her memoir True Love. Most of the headlines about the book have been about Ben By Lainey • Nov 07, 2014 11:31 am
Media Manipulation Eternal Bennifer Part of it is our fault, why we can’t get over Bennifer – that is, the precious Gossip Artifact that was Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck. Part of it is their fault. They can’t stop talking about it. JLO’s book True Love comes out tomorrow. You can’t By Lainey • Nov 03, 2014 09:21 am
Style JLO’s book countdown As posted earlier, Katie Holmes covers the new issue of PEOPLE Magazine and it’s so boring, even she can barely stay awake. Look at that shot on the cover. She’s half asleep. Like we are having to read the article: You’ll notice though, in the corner, that By Lainey • Oct 29, 2014 04:01 pm
Amazingness Amy’s date with John Stamos Amy Poehler’s book, Yes, Please, comes out today. Have you bought it yet? I’m halfway through and so far, I love it. I think it’s her self-awareness. It’s the way she’s all like, f------ck my divorce suuuuuuucked. And, Jesus, I must be the only person By Lainey • Oct 28, 2014 11:26 am
Books Intro for October 9, 2014 Dear Gossips, PROGRAMMING NOTE: At 9:20am this morning, they’re sticking a laser into my eye so that I (hopefully) won’t have to wear contact lenses and glasses anymore. Pre-op starts an hour before that. And after the procedure, I have to keep my eyes closed (sleep is By Lainey • Oct 09, 2014 09:01 am
Movie Reviews and Previews The DUFF Mae Whitman stars in The Duff, an upcoming movie for which you need to know two pertinent pieces of information: first, it’s based on a book written by an author, Kody Keplinger, who was 17 at the time of publication; second, and the one you’ll hear most about, By Duana • Oct 08, 2014 10:40 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Rosamund Pike declares her candidacy Everyone’s been screening Gone Girl this week. So far, the reviews have been very positive. Rolling Stone, Variety, People, The Guardian, all of them are into it. And especially Rosamund Pike’s performance as Amy Dunne. As I’ve been writing for a couple of weeks now, Gone Girl By Lainey • Sep 24, 2014 04:36 pm
Books Emma Watson, crusader Six months ago, Emma Watson was named UN Women Goodwill Ambassador. She spoke at the UN in New York yesterday to promote a campaign called HeForShe, encouraging men to advocate for women’s rights and gender equality. Her speech was thoughtful and inclusive, arguing that gender stereotyping disadvantages men too By Lainey • Sep 22, 2014 10:26 am
Books Intro for September 16, 2014 Dear Gossips, I’ll Give You The Sun. A new book by Jandy Nelson, available today and, with 3 months to go, quite possibly my favourite book of 2014. I’m telling you right now, clear your weekend because as soon as you start, you won’t want to do By Lainey • Sep 16, 2014 08:39 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Nicole’s books and movies Keith Urban stopped by the set of The Family Fang today in New York to visit Nicole Kidman. The two were seen walking around holding hands. The Family Fang, as you know, is based on the book of the same name by Kevin Wilson. I was excited about the prospect By Lainey • Aug 12, 2014 01:37 pm
Books Intro for August 11, 2014 Dear Gossips, Woman – An Anthology is a collection of short stories featuring the work of renowned writers Stephen King, Alice Munro, Lynn Coady, Robert E Howard, and more. All proceeds from the sale of Woman – An Anthology will support the Breast Cancer Society of Canada, funding programs that focus on By Lainey • Aug 11, 2014 09:13 am
Books Intro for July 29, 2014 Dear Gossips, Warner Bros has acquired the rights to Donna Tartt’s The Goldfinch in partnership with RatPac Entertainment. That’s Brett Ratner’s company. Does it bite your ass that he called his company RatPac? I mean I get it. His last name is Ratner. But…that’s kind By Lainey • Jul 29, 2014 09:46 am
Movie Reviews and Previews Nicole is Annie, not Camille Nicole Kidman acquired the rights to Kevin Wilson’s The Family Fang almost 3 years ago. Click here for my coverage of the story and my thoughts on the book. Briefly, The Family Fang is about Caleb and Camille Fang, renowned performance artists, who use their children in controversial public By Lainey • Jul 16, 2014 11:53 am
TV Updates A female Thor, but not for the movies I don’t want to discount the importance of Marvel choosing to reimagine Thor as a woman for a new comic book run. It’s important that kids—any kid—looks at the characters we deem heroic and see themselves reflected back, and Marvel Comics has been diligent about diversifying By Sarah • Jul 16, 2014 11:35 am
Music Lea Michele on holiday in Cabo Lea Michele is on holiday in Mexico with friends. Here she is at the resort enjoying some down time. She was working on Glee all year. She promoted her new album. And a book too. Am always curious about how songwriters pick songs – for other artists and themselves. Sia worked By Lainey • Jun 25, 2014 06:31 pm
