Zach Braff Surpasses $3M Kickstarter Goal For Wish I Was Here

Zach Braff has reached his $3 million fundraising goal for "Wish I Was Here" -- the semi-follow-up to his 2004 hit, "Garden State."

The actor - whose Kickstarter campaign surpassed its goal by $105K on Friday - Tweeted his gratitude to supporters.

"Thank you, thank you, thank you. I won't let you down!" the former "Scrubs" star Tweeted on Friday. "Lets do this."

In addition to the millions donated by fans, Zach will also be backing the project with his own money, while Worldview Entertainment will provide gap financing.

On Thursday, Zach revealed an all-star cast for the upcoming movie, including Kate Hudson, "Big Bang Theory's" Jim Parsons, Anna Kendrick, "Homeland" star Mandy Patinkin, Josh Gad, and longtime BFF/former "Scrubs" co-star Donald Faison.

"Wish I Was Here" will center around the life of Aidan Bloom (played by Zach) - a 35-year-old struggling actor and father forced to home school his two kids when his ailing dad can no longer afford to pay the boys' private school tuition.

The film is slated for release in September 2014. (Source)

Oklahoma singer Blake Shelton to headline May 29 tornado relief benefit

Oklahoma country singer Blake Shelton said on Friday that he will headline a concert to benefit the victims of the Oklahoma tornado that swept through the city of Moore earlier this week, leaving 24 dead and thousands homeless.

Shelton, a native of Ada, Oklahoma, which is 75 miles northwest of Moore, said the "Healing in the Heartland: Relief Benefit Concert" will be held on May 29 at the Chesapeake Energy Arena in Oklahoma City, and will be televised live at 9 p.m. EDT on NBC.

The singer, 36, also recruited Grammy-winning country stars Reba McEntire, Vince Gill, and Miranda Lambert - Shelton's wife - for the concert. It will raise money for the United Way of Central Oklahoma May Tornadoes Relief Fund, to aid long-term recovery efforts. McEntire and Gill are also Oklahoma natives.

Tickets are $25 each, and go on sale on May 25.

"Everyone has their way to help, and mine as an entertainer is to perform to help raise money and awareness for this tragedy. This is why I want to do this special and especially hold it in Oklahoma City, which is near ground zero," Shelton said in a statement.

Shelton, who is currently a judge on NBC's reality television show "The Voice," performed a tribute song with Lambert at the start of Tuesday's show.

Last November, NBC's star-studded telethon with Bruce Springsteen and Billy Joel for the victims of Superstorm Sandy helped raise more than $23 million, while ABC's "Day of Giving" event raised more than $10 million for the American Red Cross.

NBC is a unit of Comcast Corp. (Source)

Jamie Anne Allman Welcomes Premature Twins: My Pregnancy Was Horrible

In an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, The Killing's Jamie Anne Allman reveals she had a "horrible" pregnancy that resulted in the premature birth of twin boys. Eighty-one days before her due date, the actress welcomed sons Asher James and Oliver Charles on Thursday, Jan. 31.

Jamie, who wed True Blood's Marshall Allman in 2006, didn't get to take her boys home until late April. "Oliver was 2 lbs., 11 oz., and he was discharged at 7 lbs., 7 oz," she says of her son. "Asher was 3 lbs., but he was discharged from the hospital at 8 lbs., 1 oz."

The star's pregnancy was far from ideal. "I puked seven to 12 times a day, and then I peed my pants every time I puked," Jamie recalls. "I popped blood vessels all around my eyes from every time I vomited, and if I moved slightly I would puke, so I couldn't really walk to the bathroom."

Jamie lost her appetite ("I ate toast and apples," she says) but continued to eat for her twins' sake. "My husband gave me snacks all day long, and I ate horribly because I couldn't eat anything else," she admits. "Pop-Tarts and Toaster Strudel really helped me!"

Because the Kansas native had a shortened cervix, she was put on bed rest for most of her pregnancy. Calling her second trimester "horrible," Jamie -- who was also diagnosed with gestational diabetes -- says she used a wheelchair before being admitted to the hospital in January. "They wanted me in the hospital for three months because the shortened cervix was slowly disappearing," she explains. "Then I got a bladder infection and delivered that day."

Though she'd hoped to give birth vaginally, Jamie heeded her doctor's advice and decided to get a C-section. "They opened me up and Asher came out, then Oliver. I heard them cry and I looked over at Marshall to see what he was thinking. He looked at me and said, 'It's amazing.'"

New father Marshall was so awestruck that he fainted and fell off his chair. When he awoke, he began vomiting. "I was so nervous because I wanted to help him and I couldn't do anything. So I just said, 'You gotta get out of here!'" Jamie recalls. "He started crawling out of the operating room on all fours." Once Marshall sat down and collected himself, his wife says, "He was fine. We'll never forget that one because he videotaped the babies coming out, and right when they came out, boom! The camera stops."

Jamie was on bed rest in the hospital for five days before she was allowed to return home. She visited her twins in NICU daily, though their interactions were limited. "The first month, I only got to hold them for two hours total," she says. "They went through a lot. In the second month, thank God, I got to hold them a little bit more."

During that time, Jamie worked to regain her strength. "My muscles had atrophied quite a bit because I hadn't used them for sixth months," she tells Us. These days, the actress says she feels "totally" great" and has her "body back." Though Asher "is dealing with acid reflux" and Oliver "is allergic to milk and soy," Jamie says she's the proud mom of "two normal, healthy babies."

Despite her difficult pregnancy and delivery, Jamie Anne hopes to add to her brood in the years to come. "I kind of want maybe four more," she tells Us. "I think it's really amazing to have a big family. I've always wanted one." She isn't yet sure if she'll carry any future children or use a surrogate, but she hopes her story gives other women who've been through similar experiences a sense of comraderie.

"It was not fun," she explains. "I just like to be open and honest and transparent about stuff like that." (Source)

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard Spend the Night Together With Keith Richards

Johnny Depp and Amber Heard had a dinner date Wednesday in Los Angeles, but it wasn't a whispery, candle-lit, romantic meal for two. They were joined by a V.I.P.: Keith Richards.

The party of three dined at the West Hollywood restaurant Ago, in which Robert De Niro is an investor. The 69-year-old Rolling Stones guitarist (and admitted ashes snorter) was in town for his band's 50 & Counting tour, but made sure to catch up with his long-time pal Depp, 49, and actress-model Heard, 27, whom Depp has been seeing on and off since last year.

While Heard was dressed in a chic cream-and-white ensemble for the occasion — with her signature red lips — Depp and Richards competed for the title of most-accessorized male in the restaurant. "The Lone Ranger" hunk wore his favorite "Indiana Jones"-inspired hat, shades, and an array of necklaces while the British rock icon had on some aviator shades and a dark red scarf that could have doubled as a bib.

Of course, Depp famously modeled Captain Jack Sparrow after Richards, so it's likely he was mentally taking notes during dinner in preparation of the announced "Pirates of the Caribbean 5."

It was at a Rolling Stones concert in April that Depp and Heard, who co-starred together in "The Rum Diary," were officially outed as a couple. Linked since the spring of 2012, the duo was snapped holding hands backstage at the show —which took place at the Echoplex in L.A. on April 27 — and it seems they've been going strong ever since.

Meanwhile, Depp's ex Vanessa Paradis has also been in the headlines. The French singer-actress-model, who has two children with the movie star, made a big splash at the Cannes Film Festival. The 40-year-old was photographed rehearsing a number off her new album, "Love Songs" — an optimistic title that proves yet again that life goes on. (Source)

It was little scary to wear Liz Taylor's necklace, says Jessica Chastain

Jessica Chastain has revealed that she was so nervous about wearing Elizabeth Taylor's sapphire-and-diamond necklace at the Cannes Film Festival's Cleopatra screening, that she didn't even ask its value.

The 36-year-old actress told People magazine that it was very thrilling to wear it, but she was overwhelmed too.

Chastain, who was the first person to wear the neckpiece since Elizabeth, said that she felt as if she was able to spend the day with her today by wearing it.

The 'Help' star first paired the necklace with a simple white Versace Collection dress on the red carpet, but by the time of the rooftop after-party, she had changed into a white Givenchy gown and Taylor's Bulgari emerald brooch and ring. (Source)

Kim Kardashian convinces beau Kanye West to attend baby shower

Kim Kardashian has begged boyfriend Kanye West, who hates appearing on the 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians', to make a brief cameo on the reality show for her baby shower, which is being filmed for an E! Special.

A source told Radar Online that the preggers beauty, 32, had to beg the rapper to stop by for the bash, which is set to take place on June 2.

The insider asserted that the party will be filmed for the Kardashian's reality TV programme and the 'Stronger' hit maker just didn't want to appear on it at all.

The insider said that Kardashian nagged him saying it would look really bad if he didn't show up.

The source said that West thinks that it's silly to even go to the baby shower as he will be the only man there.

According to the source, the singer has agreed to attend the bash since it's so important to Kim but he will be there for less than ten minutes. (Source)

Charlie Sheen switches back to birth name for next flick

Charlie Sheen will use his birth name- Carlos Estevez- for his next film, as "it goes with the Latino feel of the movie".

The former 'Two And A Half Men' star's actor father Martin Sheen, 72, who was born Ramon Antonio Gerardo Estevez, had admitted that he regrets not sticking with his name, the Daily Star reported.

Sheen, 47, will revert to his stage moniker once the film, 'Machete Kills', is over.

A movie source told the publication that the name-changing gig is just for this one film.

The source added that it seems appropriate given the movie's Mexican background. (Source)

Dave Franco learnt magic tricks for 'Now You See Me'

Dave Franco, who is playing the role of a sleight of hand magician in 'Now You See Me', got into a serious magic learning mode on the sets.

The actors of the film worked with a magic consultant, David Kwong, to learn the tricks of the trade.

Dave Franco said that he learned how to throw playing cards, and he got weirdly good at it, to the extent that he can actually cut a banana in half with a playing card now.

"I don't know if that's something to be proud of. But I spent hours on end, over a span of months, learning how to do that. And I will probably never use it again in my life until I have kids," he said.

Franco said that he wanted to learn as many of those tricks as he could because he wanted there to be as much real magic in the movie as possible.

"I didn't want them to have to use CGI," he added.

The movie is set around four talented magicians, who mesmerize an international audience with a series of bold and original heists, all the while pursuing a hidden agenda that has the FBI and Interpol scrambling to anticipate their next move in.

The film, which also stars Jesse Eisenberg, Mark Ruffalo, Melanie Laurent, Woody Harrelson, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman, is set to hit Indian theatres on 7th June, 2013. (Source)

Marion Cotillard learnt Polish for new movie

Marion Cotillard can apparently speak fluent Polish after perfecting the language for her new film 'The Immigrant'.

The Oscar winning actress, who portrays a struggling Polish woman in 1920s New York in the flick, took an extreme course to master the dialogue.

She has admitted that her studies helped in developing the role, Contactmusic reported.

"I create characters that have their own approach, their own physical language and when you have a different language to learn, it somehow helps to create that," she said. (Source)

Chris Brown renames puppy

Rapper Chris Brown says he has renamed his new English bulldog puppy from Chief to X. "X" is the title of Brown's forthcoming album.

The 24-year-old singer revealed his pet's new name in a video posted on his website Friday.

"Right now I'm just chilling with this little guy. His name's X," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Brown as saying.

"This is also my album title, so make sure you go get it. It's coming out real soon," he said.

The singer, who has previously owned a dog of the pit bull breed, got his new pet from breeders Shrinkabulls, that has helped a number of high profile stars including Cher Lloyd, Joe Jonas and Randy Jackson adopt bulldog puppies in the past.

The R&B star will unveil his new single "They Don't Know", featuring the late singer Aaliyah, Monday.

"It's going to be amazing," he said. (Source)

Winona Ryder feels shoes define character

Hollywood actress Winona Ryder believes that a woman's choice of dressing, especially footwear, speaks volumes about her personality.

"What you wear - and it always starts with your shoes - determines what kind of character you are," femalefirst.co.uk quoted Ryder as saying.

"A woman who wears high heels carries herself very different to a girl who wears sneakers or sandals. It really helps determine how you carry yourself," he said.

"The Age of Innocence" star may be picky about her outfit choices, but is adamant she isn't worried about getting older and developing wrinkles.

"I love getting older. And I was really excited to turn 40. I feel like the older you get, the more yourself you become, and I think the roles, even if they are smaller, are more interesting," she said.

"I do look forward to the wrinkles, actually. Really, I won't mind. I started out so young and part of me always wanted to be older to get those more interesting parts. Now I feel like I have more life experience and I embrace it," she added.

The 41-year-old owns a collection of designer Hollywood outfits. She even has a dress which was once owned by actress Audrey Hepburn.

She also possesses late actress Claudette Colbert's gown from "It Happened One Night" and actress Oliva de Havilland's blouse from "Gone with the Wind".

"Every look can give an insight into a girl's personality, especially their footwear," she added. (Source)

Amanda Bynes doesn't need rehab, say parents

Hollywood actress Amanda Bynes, who was arrested for drug possession, does not need to go to a rehabilitation centre, according to her parents.

Her mother Lynn and father Rick want her to seek treatment at a psychiatric hospital instead, reports contactmusic.com.

"Amanda has been clearly using drugs, yes, including marijuana, but that is just the symptom. The fact is Amanda suffers from severe mental health issues that she refuses to accept. Rick and Lynn want her to seek in-patient treatment at a psychiatric hospital so she can be properly treated," contactmusic.com quoted a source as saying.

The "She's The Man" star, was charged with attempted evidence tampering, reckless endangerment and marijuana possession in court Friday after police received a report of a disorderly person and arrested her at her New York City apartment Thursday.

However, sources have said that Bynes is still resisting help and she even refused to see a psychiatrist. (Source)

Women should look real, raw: Gisele Bundchen

Brazilian model Gisele Bundchen believes "imperfections make us unique and beautiful", and so women must look real and raw in their photographs instead of being caked with make-up.

She came to realise this after working with US-based apparel brand BLK DNM's creative director Johan Lindeberg, who persuaded her to go make-up free.

"I loved his approach because I feel like women should be real and raw and it doesn't really happen anymore (in fashion photographs). I love that feeling of, you know, we are women and we are so different," femalefirst.co.uk quoted her as saying.

"Our imperfections are what makes us unique and beautiful. He gets that. He's not trying to retouch you or put a pretty light on you. He's not like, 'You've got to look a certain way'. He's like, 'You are you'," she added. (Source)

Lena Dunham slams X-rated parody of hit series 'Girls'

Lena Dunham has hit out at bosses of adult magazine Hustler who are bringing out a porn remake of the HBO series 'Girls.'

The new series named 'This Ain't Girls XXX,' features a sizzling version of the program's protagonist Hannah Hovarth splits with her beau Adam Sackler to explore sexual relationships with women.

"Okay, I wracked my brain to articulate why I can't just laugh off a porn parody of Girls and here are 3 reasons: 1. Because Girls is, at its core, a feminist action while Hustler is a company that markets and monetizes a male's idea of female sexuality," the New York Post quoted her as posting on Twitter.

"2. Because a big reason I engage in (simulated) onscreen sex is to counteract a skewed idea of that act created by the proliferation of porn.

"3. Because it grosses me out," she posted.

"It's important to me to be honest about the complexities of having that out in the world. Love, Lena (porn name: Murray Broadway)" she wrote on Twitter.

The 27-year-old actress has won praise for showing off her "real woman's body" in the successful series. (Source)

Kim Kardashian finds out baby's sex without Kanye West

Kim Kardashian can be seen finding out the sex of her baby in the new episode of 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians', but disappointingly, her beau Kanye West is absent during the ultrasound.

The 32-year-old reality star was accompanied by members of her family, including her mother and manager Kris Jenner and her two sisters Kourtney and Khloe, the Mirror reported.

In the clip, Kim has her hair tied in a bun while wearing full makeup.

As the Kardashian clan look at the monitor, Dr. Crane takes them through the whole anatomy of Kim's baby, starting with an arm, and then the femur.

Kris looks much more excited that Kim, shrieking: "Look at that! Look at the little ankle! Oh Kim look!" (Source)

Angelina Jolie's post-mastectomy topless portrait to be auction for charity

Less than two weeks after Angelina Jolie announced that she underwent a double mastectomy to prevent breast cancer, Swedish artist Johan Andersson has unveiled a controversial nude portrait of the actress post-surgery.

The oil painting is made by Swedish Artist - Johan Andersson- and it is expected to fetch around 22,000 dollars, the New York Daily News reported.

Anderson, who is the youngest artist to be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery, is known for an acclaimed posthumous portrait of Amy Winehouse.

Profits from the sale of the painting will go to a charity- Falling Whistles-that campaigns for peace in the Congo.

In a statement to the gallery selling his portrait, Art Below, Andersson explained that he felt personally connected to Jolie's experience.

"My mother had aggressive breast cancer when I was 15," Andersson said.

"The recent news about Angelina stirred an anxiety within me leading me to paint this portrait," he said.

"There is an underlying awkwardness in her demeanor in juxtaposition to the natural beauty of her face," he added. (Source)

Elizabeth Taylor's first wedding dress up for auction

The wedding gown Dame Elizabeth Taylor wore when she married her first husband Conrad Hilton, Jr., is all set to go under the hammer on 23 June 2013.

The 'Cleopatra' star, who was only 18 when she tied the knot with the hotel heir on 6 May, 1950, wore an oyster shell-colored, floor-length satin dress.

The special piece is to be auctioned off by Christie's in London, where it is expected to fetch more than 75,300 dollars, Contactmusic reported.

The frock was designed Grace Kelly's wedding dress creator- Helen Rose and it has an incredibly thin 22-inch waist.

The late movie icon had tied the knot seven times in her life. (Source)

Michael Jackson was dubbed 'the freak' by gig comeback bosses

Michael Jackson was called "the freak" by concert comeback bosses, it has been revealed.

The late singer's mum Katherine heard how AEG Live's Ted Fikre mocked the star in emails, the Daily star reported.

An LA court was told that another boss at the firm, which was organising his world tour, referred to the King Of Pop as "creepy".

Months before Jackson's death in June 2009, the exchange occurred as AEG vice president Shawn Trell prepared the tour.

Fikre wrote to Trell: "Does that mean you get to meet the freak?", to which Trell responded: "Apparently. Interesting, but kind of creepy."

It will come as a boost to Jacko's family, who are suing the firm for 26bn pounds. (Source)

I've been offered work in exchange for sexual favours, says Myleene Klass

UK singer Myleene Klass has said that sleaze is rife in show business.

The 35-year-old pianist told the Mirror that in her opinion, there is not a single person in the entertainment industry who has not come across casting couch.

She said that she hears stories all the time and since she's a boss now it happens less to her, but people still say sleazy things to her.

Klass said that in this industry, people think that they have got this green light to go ahead and say what they like as there is no retribution.

She said that if someone says something dodgy to her she can still get fired because things should be said within boundaries (Source)

Morgan Freeman defends dozing off mid interview

Morgan Freeman, who was caught dozing during an interview with Seattle's Fox Q13 on Wednesday, made light of the incident.

But the 75-year-old actor told People magazine that he wasn't actually sleeping, asserting that he was a beta tester for Google Eyelids, the New York Daily News reported.

He added that he was merely updating his Facebook page. (Source)

Charlie Sheen to use real name in `Machete Kills

For the first time in his career, Charlie Sheen will use his real name, Carlos Estevez, in the credits of the movie "Machete Kills", a decision that contrasts a past statement that he does not feel "Latino".

Celebrity-news Web site TMZ.com published a shot from the film, to premiere September in the US, which shows Sheen carrying an assault rifle while a super on the screen says "and introducing Carlos Estevez".

Charlie's dad, Martin Sheen, the son of a Spanish immigrant to the US, was born Ramon Antonio Gerardo Estevez. He called himself Martin Sheen to get work as an actor, but never legally changed his name.

Martin Sheen starred in the 2011 movie "The Way", directed by his son Emilio Estevez, the story of a Californian ophthamologist who goes to France when he learns that his son died in a storm in the Pyrenees. After discovering that the young man was going to make a pilgrimage on the Way of St. James to Santiago de Compostela, he decides to take his place, carrying his ashes.

It was in July last year that Charlie Sheen said he didn't feel Latino.

"I'm not ashamed of it, I'm not escaping from it, but I was born in New York and grew up in Malibu - that's not very Latino," Sheen said in an interview that aired on Univision.

"I'm a white guy in America," said the actor, who changed his name from Carlos to Charlie when he was 4 years old to avoid confusion with his Uncle Carlos, while the switch from Estevez to Sheen happened when he became an actor.

"I just don't get up feeling like a Latino," said the younger Sheen, whose Spanish grandfather died before he was born. (Source)

Mariah Carey's dress splits

Singer Mariah Carey suffered a wardrobe malfunction while chatting with a TV host, but she carried on with the show despite it.

During her appearance on the show, she blurted out "my dress just popped", and quickly placed her hands over her chest to cover her bosom, reports thesun.co.uk.

Soon, she was helped to zip it back.

She checked the label and said: "I love you, Donatella (Versace), but it popped, darling."

Her spirits were high, and she even performed a medley of her biggest hits on the show. (Source)

Tom Cruise to help David Beckham with acting career?

Actor Tom Cruise has reportedly promised to help soccer ace David Beckham become an actor.

"Beckham has always wanted to be an action film star, and Cruise promised him a long time ago he can make those dreams come true," a source told National Enquirer magazine.

Beckham, 38, announced he was retiring from football this month after playing the game for more than 20 years, reports entertainmentwise.com.

"Beckham still loved soccer but feels that now is a great time to transition into film while he's still young enough to land top-notch roles," the source added.

Beckham and his wife Victoria became close to Cruise when Beckhams relocated here. Now the couple has moved to London. (Source)

Katy Perry in 'sexual relationship' with agent despite 'still calling' John Mayer

Katy Perry is said to have struck up a romance with her agent- Michael Kives.

The 28-year-old singer - who has been single since splitting from John Mayer earlier this year - has started a relationship with her long-time friend Michael, 35, the Sun reported.

A source told America's Star magazine that the duo have been hooking up, the Sun reported.

The source said that the two were just friends in the beginning, but Perry leaned on Kives for emotional support after her break-up with Mayer.

"It's more of a sexual thing for her rather than a heavy-duty relationship," the insider said.

The source said that Perry is still calling Mayer because she can't let go and he still reaches out to her too because he loves to string his exes along.

The source added that Mayer wants a casual fling, but Kives, who previously dated Charmed actress Alyssa Milano, is hoping that their relationship will develop into something more serious. (Source)

Mariah Carey bursts out of dress on 'GMA'

Mariah Carey suffered a wardrobe malfunction when her dress popped open on stage during the 'Good Morning America's' Summer Concert Series in Central Park on Saturday morning.

The back of the singer's skin tight pink dress popped open while she was being interviewed by the show's host, Lara Spencer, the New York Post reported.

She blurted out "my dress just popped" and quickly placed her hands over her chest to cover her breasts.

The nervous singer, who tried to play off the snafu, teased the dress designer saying: "I love you Donatella, but it popped."

Carey, 43, then cupped her breasts in order to make sure that the garment wouldn't fall off, and twirled around on the stage to show off the broken zipper on the dress.

She took to Twitter after her show and thanked her fans for their support.

"Thank you for standing in the rain while I was dealing with the ensem drama etc. I love you so much!" she wrote. (Source)

Amanda Bynes arrested for drug possession in NYC

Amanda Bynes was arrested for possession of drugs after she was caught smoking marijuana and exhibiting an erratic behaviour at her NYC apartment, on Thursday.

The cops handcuffed the troubled actress and took her in police custody, following complaints that she was smoking the illegal substance in the building's lobby, Contactmusic reported.

Bynes, who allegedly tossed a bong out the window, was taken to the hospital for a psychiatric assessment and then charged with reckless endangerment, tampering with evidence and possession of marijuana.

According to TMZ.com, Bynes moved to her New York house after being evicted from her previous apartment for smoking pot. (Source)

Katy Perry thinks Robert Pattinson deserves someone better than Kristen Stewart

Katy Perry has reportedly encouraged Robert Pattinson to break-up with Kristen Stewart as the singer believes that he deserves a better girlfriend than her.

The handsome hunk recently split with his former 'Twilight Saga' co-star after a four year relationship, as his pals, including the 'Wide Awake' hit maker, supposedly told him that he deserves better, Contactmusic reported.

A source revealed to Life 'n' Style magazine that Perry never really supported the Brit actor's decision to get back with Stewart, who had a brief affair with married director Rupert Sanders in 2012, and she always said they wouldn't last.

The insider asserted that Perry told Pattinson that she didn't think their relationship could withstand the cheating scandal. (Source)