These are photos of Katy Perry last week at the screening of her second concert movie, Katy Perry: The Prismatic World Tour. She’s wearing a Balenciaga tuxedo dress with lacy Giambattista Valli boots. Katy pretends to do goth every time she has a breakup.

Katy had a special companion on the red carpet, Butters the dog, who looks confused and like he’s looking for his real mom. Katy talked about Butters once before, when she was promoting her Super Bowl show. Katy admitted she picked up a dog on a whim — right after a breakup when she needed something to love. (Next to Christmastime, that’s the worst time to grab a new pet.) Katy told Billboard that she was too busy to care for Butters because she has an “empire” to run. Now she tells People how Butters comes on tour, but Katy won’t walk him or pick up his poop. That task is left for her assistant and back-up dancers:

“Butters comes everywhere with us. She’s such an amazing tour dog. She brings this incredible joy because sometimes it can get incredibly tiring on the road. All of the dancers will come in and walk her, so she has a really good relationship with the dancers and the band.”

But someone who’s not walking her? Her world-famous mama. “[My assistant] is her real mom and I’m her stepmom because I don’t pick up the doo-doo yet and I don’t like things waking me up at 7 a.m. But she’s so great.”

[From People]

So … Butters is basically a cute accessory and something to trot out on the red carpet. Katy will play with Butters sometimes but doesn’t want to do any of the difficult stuff like wake up early for feedings or walks. This makes Katy seem even more shallow than we already knew. You’d think a lot of famous people do this, but we also see lots of paparazzi photos of celebs doing unglamorous things with their dogs. Part of having a pet is doing the not-so-fun stuff. What this tells me is that Russell Brand dodged a bullet with his failed baby-making plan.

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The first trailer for Spectre, the next installment in the James Bond franchise, arrived—oddly—on Friday evening, and it’s more of what we’ve come to expect from Daniel Craig’s stint as 007. Which is to say, it’s moody and dark and everything is gray and chilly. I’m actually a big fan of Craig’s …      

I’ve heard, over the years, that Mad Men creator/writer Matthew Weiner is a difficult man. If he was a woman, there would probably be stories about him involving the words: temperamental, emotional, difficult, shrill, high-strung and bossy. Through it all, Weiner’s cast has stuck by him, probably because Mad Men is a career highlight for many. Jon Hamm in particular always stuck by Weiner, and it’s been said that they have a very close friendship/working partnership. So when Hamm got an approach about playing Nick Dunne in Gone Girl, he hoped his friend would let him pursue it. Not so much. Apparently, Weiner wouldn’t give that to Hamm.

Jon Hamm was up for a starring role in the smash hit movie “Gone Girl,” but wasn’t allowed to do the film because “Mad Men” creator Matt Weiner wouldn’t let him out of his contractual obligations to his series. Hamm is still smarting from the career-hampering move to stop him from taking the role played by Ben Affleck, sources say.

“Matt would not let Jon out of his contract to do ‘Gone Girl.’ Jon was really upset about it at the time — and is still upset, because he’s thinking about the future of his career as ‘Mad Men’ comes to a close.” Another source said Hamm couldn’t do the film due to “the ‘Mad Men’ shooting schedule.”

A source said if Hamm had been allowed to do “Gone Girl,” which made $368 million, “he’d be leaving the show with a hit movie and a gritty film role under his belt.”

Before rehab, Hamm was known in showbiz circles as a fun-loving but heavy drinker. “He was well-known in Hollywood for being a heavy drinker,” said a source, “which is why he needed to go to rehab. But the timing has a lot to do with his concerns for his career.”

Immediately after word of Hamm’s rehab stay, the actor’s admirably faced all his press obligations, looking healthy and addressing the show’s ending as well as his news with grace and charm.

[From Page Six]

God, Hamm would have been great as Nick Dunne. I’m not like CB – I have no warmth (residual or otherwise) for Ben Affleck in any role. I think Affleck is a decent director and a lukewarm actor and I still think he was terribly miscast as Nick Dunne in Gone Girl. Would Hamm have been the “right” choice? Eh. Hamm would have been BETTER than Affleck, but that’s setting the bar pretty low.

There’s some question as to how serious the approach was, though. From what I remember, Affleck had the Nick Dunne role locked up pretty early and David Fincher didn’t spend a lot of time with a big casting call for Nick (like Fincher did with hiring Rosamund Pike for Amy). I believe Hamm probably did get approached, and maybe had a meeting about the role very early in the process. But chances are, even if Hamm had a free schedule, Fincher probably still would have gone with Affleck.

Oh, and Page Six also says that Hamm’s partner Jennifer Westfeldt wasn’t around last week because she had some family issues. Hmmm.

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Here are some additional photos of Duchess Kate and Prince William in South London on Friday. Again, these will probably be the last photos we have of Kate until she gives birth. Incidentally, when William spoke to various commoners at the Stephen Lawrence Centre, he apparently said, regarding Kate’s pregnancy: “The first time is a learning experience, the second time is a game-changer.” He also said something about how he “can’t wait” for the second baby to be born and he wanted to see the baby now. That’s somewhat interesting, because many of us got the feeling that William didn’t care too much about Prince George when George was a baby. He just never really seemed like a hands-on father. But maybe the second baby will be different. Maybe the second baby… will be a girl? That’s what one gossip item/old wives’ tale suggests.

The Duchess of Cambridge has told friends she is convinced she is having a girl – because she can’t stop scoffing sweet treats. According to an old wives’ tale, if a pregnant woman has cravings for chocolate and biscuits, it is a sure sign that she is carrying a daughter. Now Kate, 33, has joked to pals that if there is any truth in the saying, she is sure to give birth next month to a sister for Prince George.

The Duchess, who again suffered acute morning sickness at the start of the pregnancy, has developed a particular penchant for chocolate biscuit cakes and sticky fruit loaves baked near her Norfolk home, Amner Hall.

‘Prince William has always had a sweet tooth, but Kate has really had sweet cravings during this pregnancy,’ says a source. ‘She could barely keep anything down in the first months of her pregnancy but recently she just cannot get enough of naughty treats.’

William, 32, and his wife have both been spotted popping into the Humble Pie bakery in trendy Burnham Market, a 40-minute drive from Amner Hall, to buy goodies, according to locals. The £7.25 Wicked Chocolate Biscuit Cake that Kate adores is baked by a woman called Diane. Kate also stocked up on the £5.95 sticky fruit loaf during a recent shopping trip. The cake is also a favourite of William’s, who specially requested a version of it be made for the couple’s wedding.

‘Kate has popped into the store on her own and with William,’ reports a local. ‘She loves the cakes and says they are delicious.’

Last week we reported that the Duchess had bought a stash of posh Easter eggs at the trendy Conran shop in London, while William was given a chocolate egg on the way back from a memorial service for jockey Richard Meade. Kate has also developed a fondness of home baking, I gather. ‘She’s has become a domestic goddess,’ adds my source. ‘She loves baking with George.’

No wonder William has been telling chums he’s piling on the pounds because there are always treats at Amner Hall and at their London residence, Kensington Palace.

[From The Daily Mail]

We’re always hearing stories about Kate cooking and baking – and she even took an advanced cooking class a few years ago too – and I guess I believe that about her. I think she probably does know her way around a kitchen. Of course, she still totally has private cooks and the like (no judgment, I’d love a private chef). As for the new sweet-tooth… I think she’s probably still watching her weight, even while pregnant. She’ll probably have a chocolate here or there, but I doubt she’s eating endless cakes and cookies. And the old wives’ tale? Eh. I’d love it if she had a girl, but I really have no idea. I’m not getting any particular vibe either way.

Photos courtesy of WENN, Fame/Flynet.

This didn’t end up being a surprise since Michelle tweeted about it a couple of days before the event. But still.

Still.

When she, Kelly Rowland, and the Beyonce reunite?

It’s still a big deal.

The reunion happened Saturday night at the Stellar Gospel Music Awards in New Orleans w…      

Proud mama Alyssa Milano shared a sweet snapshot via Instagram Sunday.

“#Sunday #Selfie #Love #Light,” the Who’s The Boss? alum, 42, captioned the image with 6-month-old daughter Elizabella sleeping on her chest.

Last weekend, the actress stepped out with husband Dave Bugliari and their 3-year-old son Milo at the NASCAR Auto Club 400 race.

The Mistresses star has been a strong advocate for breastfeeding and has shared several shots nursing her newborn daughter.

#Sunday #Selfie #Love #Light

A photo posted by Alyssa Milano (@milano_alyssa) on Mar 29, 2015 at 5:13pm PDT

Many, many people do not like Brett Ratner. Many people don’t like him because they think he’s a hack as a director. Many people don’t like him because he once said vile things about Olivia Munn (“She wasn’t Asian back then… I banged her a few times … but I forgot her… she’s bitter.”). Many people don’t like him because when he was hired as the producer for the Oscars a few years back, he actually said (on the record), “Rehearsal is for f-gs.” And guess what? That same Brett Ratner is maybe Mariah Carey’s new boyfriend.

For what it’s worth, Mariah and Brett have been friends for years. And it’s not like they went on vacation – to sunny St. Bart’s – all by themselves. There was an entourage involved, probably on both sides. I’m including some photos of Brett, Mariah and an unidentified woman walking around St. Bart’s this weekend, plus I’m adding some Instagram photos of Brett and Mimi. They don’t seem to be hiding at all. Which makes me wonder if they’re really on. Also note: in the St. Bart’s photos, both Mariah and the unidentified woman are carrying jewelry bags. Did Brett buy them both jewelry gifts?

TMZ’s sources say that Mariah is “over” Nick Cannon and she has already “moved on.” TMZ says they’re staying on a yacht belonging to one of Brett’s friends and the yacht is really nice. They’ve dubbed it “The Love Boat” – go here to see a loved-up-seeming photo. But!! Brett’s rep went to People and said the dating rumors are “ridiculous” and that Brett and Mariah have “been best friends for a very long time.”

Personally, I could see them dating. It would be a hot mess and it would only last a few months, probably. But Mariah is a needy mess and Brett is a starf—ker. If she was throwing herself at him, he would probably take her up on the offer.

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet, Instagram.

Justin Timberlake the musician? No problem. His talent as an entertainer, in that respect, has never been disputed here. So if he lives here, at the iHeartRadio Music Awards, as a living legend, yeah, of course. I mean, what a “journey”, you know? Like when you consider all that he’s had to overc…      

Congratulations are in order for Coco Rocha and James Conran.

The supermodel, 26, and her artist husband welcomed their first child – daughter Ioni James Conran – on Saturday, March 28, she announced via Twitter.

“James and I are so proud to welcome into the world our healthy and beautiful baby girl, Ioni James Conran!,” the Canadian model Tweeted. “#Ioniconran”

The proud new dad also shared a sweet family photo on Twitter.

“And then 2 became 3! Coco and I are so excited to be joined by our sweet baby girl, Ioni James Conran. #IoniConran,” he captioned the black and white image from his wife’s hospital bed.

The couple – who were wed in June 2010 – announced their pregnancy news in October with an Instagram video.

And then 2 became 3! Coco and I are so excited to be joined by our sweet baby girl, Ioni James Conran. #IoniConran pic.twitter.com/bbPpBkWtfO

— James Conran (@jamesconran) March 28, 2015

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In February, Jon Stewart announced that he would be leaving The Daily Show at some point this year. It was a shock. Many people believed Jon was very happy at TDS, although he had been pursuing other interests – like directing his first feature film – for a few years. Still, some of us still can’t believe that he’s going to leave us before another presidential election cycle. What the hell, man?!

Anyway, the hunt was on for Jon’s replacement and speculation ran rampant. John Oliver would have been an obvious (and brilliant) replacement, but Oliver left TDS for HBO months ago (and his show is a massive success). Some people thought TDS should get a female host, which would have been awesome. TDS has a deep bench of talent, male and female, and it would have been great to see Jason Jones, Rob Riggle, Samantha Bee or Jessica Williams take over. But no. The new host has been named and it’s a guy we barely know: South African comedian Trevor Noah. Noah is biracial. He’s been featured on TDS before. But he’s still pretty unknown and untested. The NYT spoke to Noah after the announcement:

“You don’t believe it for the first few hours,” Mr. Noah said of learning about his new job. “You need a stiff drink, and then unfortunately you’re in a place where you can’t really get alcohol.”

The appointment of Mr. Noah, a newcomer to American television, promises to add youthful vitality and international perspective to “The Daily Show.” It puts a nonwhite performer at the head of this flagship Comedy Central franchise, and one who comes with Mr. Stewart’s endorsement.

“I’m thrilled for the show and for Trevor,” Mr. Stewart said in a statement. “He’s a tremendous comic and talent that we’ve loved working with.” Mr. Stewart added that he “may rejoin as a correspondent just to be a part of it!!!”

[From The NYT]

The Comedy Central president said that they saw everyone, male, female, black, white, whatever. And I would guess that some of the correspondents honestly didn’t want the gig. But it just feels like… I don’t know, they pulled this guy’s name out of a hat! We’ll see, Comedy Central. We’ll see.

Here’s Trevor’s first appearance on TDS several months ago:

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