Just FYI: Jennifer Aniston’s llama sweater is Isabel Marant. These are just some assorted photos of Aniston out and about in NYC last week. She seemingly went to NYC just to hang out with friends and not to see her fiancé Justin Theroux. I don’t think Theroux was in NYC at the same time. Weird, right? But it felt like Aniston wanted to be seen all of a sudden after “going dark” for two months following the Oscars. Aniston waged one of the most aggressive Oscar campaigns in recent history, and at the end of the day, Academy voters denied Aniston a nomination. But she did get to present, so at least there’s that.

Aniston repeatedly said during her aggressive Oscar campaign that she hoped Cake would be the signal to directors and producers that she could handle more complex roles, that she wasn’t just a rom-com actress. For what it’s worth… I have issues with Jennifer Aniston, but I’ve always thought she was a gifted comedienne. She has great timing, she can deliver well-written comedic lines and she’s not afraid to look foolish for the sake of a laugh. Her attempts to be “more” than a comedic actress have always gotten her into trouble. So… I for one was hoping that Cake would not bring her a truck full of drama scripts. And it hasn’t. It looks like Aniston’s first post-Cake film will be… a sequel to Mean Girls?!

New Line Cinema is setting Sean Anders to direct Mean Moms, and is targeting a summer start date for a film that has Jennifer Aniston eyeing the female-driven comedy. They worked together in Horrible Bosses 2 at New Line.

Mean Moms matches the spirit of Mean Girls with an adult cast. A happily married mother of two who moves from small-town America to the high–class suburbs suddenly must confront the cutthroat world of competitive parenting. Jill Messick is producing with Offspring Entertainment partners Jennifer Gibgot and Adam Shankman. Aniston doesn’t have a deal at this point and insiders in her camp said she has other options this summer, so stay tuned on this one.

Like Mean Girls, this movie is based on advice books written by Rosalind Wiseman. This film is based on Queen Bee Moms And King Pin Dads: Dealing With The Parents, Teachers, Coaches, And Counselors Who Can Make — or Break — Your Child’s Future; Mean Girls was based on Queen Bees And Wannabes. It isn’t precisely clear what role Aniston will play or if it will be closer in spirit to Rachel McAdams or Lindsay Lohan.

[From Deadline]

This has the potential to be really good and really funny. I hope that Aniston doesn’t get cast as the fish-out-of-water Lohan character. It would be much funnier (and truer to her real personality) if she was cast as the Queen Bee of the cool moms, the McAdams character. There’s a Mommy Mafia in LA and Aniston is very much aligned with that group (despite the fact that she doesn’t have kids). That’s who she is – she’s the “you can’t sit with us” Queen Bee.

Photos courtesy of PCN, Fame/Flynet and WENN.

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin were at a benefit for Nepal together last night in Hollywood, leaving through separate doors. A few hours earlier, PEOPLE reported that the two are “happier than ever” now that she has some down time. Chris has apparently been making an effort to get to know her…      

Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Martin were at a benefit for Nepal together last night in Hollywood, leaving through separate doors. A few hours earlier, PEOPLE reported that the two are “happier than ever” now that she has some down time. Chris has apparently been making an effort to get to know her…      

I have a renewed respect for Sofia Vergara with the way she’s handling the Nick Loeb situation. Loeb is SO THIRSTY. Loeb is currently suing Sofia, his ex-fiancée, for “custody” of the embryos they created while they were together. Loeb has also been waging an uncomfortably stalkerish campaign against Sofia in the press, basically accusing her of being an awful person because she didn’t and doesn’t want to have babies with him and he’s come thisclose to accusing her of child abandonment because she simply wants to their mutually-agreed-upon contract to be honored.

Earlier this week, Sofia appeared on Howard Stern’s show and of course Stern asked her about the situation. I’m paraphrasing, but Sofia was basically like “We have a valid contract and why doesn’t he just make a baby with someone else?” Then today, Sofia appeared on a pre-taped Good Morning America interview. And she goes even harder.

Sofia Vergara and Nick Loeb squared off on the morning talk shows Thursday in their battle over their frozen embryos – with the Modern Family actress labeling her ex-fiancé an opportunist and Loeb claiming he just wants protect two lives that “have already been created.”

Vergara, 42, told Good Morning America that the embryos are a non-story, legally speaking, and she criticized Loeb, 39 – and the press – for bringing a private matter into the public eye.

“I’ve been working very hard for 20 years to get to this point where I am,” she said. “I promote all my movies, all my work, but I don’t like promoting my private life. And I don’t want to allow this person to take more advantage of my career and try to promote himself and get press for this.”

She seemed dumbfounded about why Loeb is getting any press – much less a New York Times op-ed – about the matter. The two signed an agreement, after all, that both must consent in order to bring to term the embryos they created together when they were a couple in 2013.

“Why is the press allowing somebody to invent things and create press for himself?” she asked. “He’s not an actor. He’s not a celebrity. It’s like, why?” She added: “This shouldn’t be out there for people to give their opinion when there’s nothing to talk about. There’s papers signed … I don’t understand why the media is allowing a person to just try to put me down, and make it like something is happening when nothing is happening.”

On Today, meanwhile, Loeb said he never believed Vergara “was going to change her mind” about the embryos, and that he’d be happy to raise the kids as a single father.

“It has nothing to do with whether it’s her baby or a baby,” he said. “Lives were already created … I wouldn’t toss them aside.”

He’s not asking Vergara to take financial responsibility for the children, he added. “I’ve offered to her to waive all financial responsibilities,” he said. “I want these children to have the best lives possible … There’s nothing more that I want to do than bring these children to life.”

In closing, both of them claimed they’re not overly bitter about what’s happening.

“I think Sofia is a wonderful, wonderful woman,” Loeb said. “I don’t hate her at all.”

For her part, Vergara mentioned how happy she is with Joe Manganiello, and how blessed she is to have such a successful career. “I’m not sad. I’m grateful,” she said. “I have to enjoy what I’m living right now.”

[From People]

God, Loeb is such a manipulative, craven tool. And Sofia is – I feel – reading the situation correctly. There’s a valid contract. The end. Except the whole story has become a toxic blend of celebrity, politics, reproductive law, and media bias. Loeb wants it that way too, because this whole thing feels like he’s trying to “punish” Sofia for breaking up with him. It’s gross. And I’m glad she’s standing up for herself.

Photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.

I know that I always start articles all “go watch this then come back”. And I also know that sometimes there’s just not time. I do it too. Sometimes I just read the article about the thing instead of watching the thing.

But if you don’t watch this episode of Amy Schumer, you will have missed …      

I know that I always start articles all “go watch this then come back”. And I also know that sometimes there’s just not time. I do it too. Sometimes I just read the article about the thing instead of watching the thing.

But if you don’t watch this episode of Amy Schumer, you will have missed …      

Audiences first fell in love with Melissa Joan Hart on her hit show Sabrina, the Teenage Witch. Now, fans can see the mom-of-three, 39, on the upcoming final season of Melissa & Joey.

The actress opens up to Celebrity Baby Scoop about her new boys clothing line King of Harts which she co-created with husband Mark Wilkerson, their three sons Mason, 9, Brady, 7, and Tucker, 2, and her upcoming Mother’s Day plans.

CBS: We love that you and Mark have teamed up to create King of Harts. What’s it like working with your hubby? What’s been the biggest surprise/shock working with him on this clothing line?

MJH: “It’s like having a 4th child when you collaborate on a project like this. We both have strong opinions and voices and have to find appropriate places to compromise and pick up the slack. It’s hard not to step on each others’ toes or take things personal, but after 9 years of being parents together we have a good idea of how to make it work.”

CBS: Tell us how part of the proceeds is donated to charity. Do your boys understand how the family business is helping out kids in need?

MJH: “We take our boys often to do charitable work. Whether it’s making a meal at the mission, or donating books and clothes and toys, they are learning that there are people not as fortunate. They have started adding in their prayers that they are very grateful for the roof over their heads, food in their bellies and clothes on their backs.

King of Harts donates clothing to Youth Villages programs around the country. Nothing makes someone feel better about themselves than having some cool new duds to wear to school and camp. We will be making a trip soon to bring another box of goodies to the kids.”

CBS: Tell us about some of your favorite pieces in King of Harts. What do you love about the line?

MJH: “I love the Tucker camo short. It’s so cool and comfy for picky kids like mine to put on. The Gosman chambray is my top choice for some of life’s nicer moments like school pictures or family visits. And the lobster tee is adorable and a fan favorite with our signature lime-yellow collar raglan and quirky lobster with sunglasses graphic.”

CBS: How are your boys doing? What are they into these days? Are they getting excited for summer? Do you have them registered in summer camps/activities?

MJH: “Big moments for all of them. Tucker is potty training which is always a delight. Brady is becoming a great reader and losing teeth, and Mason is very interested in American history after our recent trip to Washington, D.C. They will do a fun outdoor camp in Lake Tahoe this summer where we spend a lot of time. Tahoe inspired our back to school fall line that is soon to be seen.”

CBS: What are your upcoming Mother’s Day plans?

MJH: “We will stay home as a family with our neighbors – the husbands will BBQ while the kids run around and play. It’s the perfect hassle-free fun family day.”

CBS: What’s up next for you?

MJH: “King of Harts has my full love and attention right now, but I guest starred on NBC’s Mysteries of Laura which airs on May 13th. My Nutrisytem ads are running now to help people get in shape for the summer, and the final season of Melissa & Joey starts airing June 17th on ABC Family.”

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I feel like we should just take this in all week, all of these royal stories. Because there’s going to be a real royal drought this summer. Well, let me say this: we’re probably not going to be seeing much of Duchess Kate for the rest of the year. Just weeks before she gave birth, a “source” leaked to People Mag that Kate wanted to take a longer “maternity leave” this time around, as opposed to the couple of public appearances she did months after she gave birth to George. So, come June and July and August… we probably won’t have any new Kate stories or Kate photos.

Even now, there’s really not much going on post-baby. Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is here. Will, Kate and the kids spent Charlotte’s first days holed up at Kensington Palace. People Mag says they’ve “been enjoying nice, private family time.” A source says: “They are very settled, his job is set, they have their house, and the status quo hasn’t changed in the royal family at large. So they are looking forward to a period of calm.”

They did leave for Anmer Hall on Wednesday, surprising no one. The only surprise was that they waited this long to decamp to Anmer Hall. That’s where they’ll be for the rest of the year, if not the next few years. Unless William decides that he’s bored with being a pilot again. I’m assuming – from multiple reports before the birth – that Carole and Michael Middleton will probably be living with Will and Kate for much of the summer too. Which is a change from last time, when Kate and George stayed at her parents’ home for months after George’s birth. People Magazine also says that Kate “is not planning on adding any extra help.” Just the nanny, the housekeeper, the cook, the private hairstylist and her parents. And like a dozen other people too.

What else? People Mag has more quotes about Anmer Hall and how great it is: “It’s like a fancy farmhouse. It isn’t grandiose. But it’s a great, friendly family environment.” It isn’t grandiose… except for the £500,000 worth of landscaping, millions in renovations, including ripping out a perfectly beautiful new kitchen.

Oh, and William will be returning to work on June 1st. And by that I mean he restarts his training to eventually become an air ambulance pilot.

Cover courtesy of People Magazine, additional photos courtesy of Fame/Flynet.

Dear Gossips,

A trailer for the upcoming Ricki and The Flash was released yesterday starring Meryl Streep as a rock star. Which basically means Meryl Streep will be nominated for more. And she totally should be. As usual, she’s amazing. But so is Audra McDonald. And that’s another bonus. Anot…      

Dear Gossips,

A trailer for the upcoming Ricki and The Flash was released yesterday starring Meryl Streep as a rock star. Which basically means Meryl Streep will be nominated for more. And she totally should be. As usual, she’s amazing. But so is Audra McDonald. And that’s another bonus. Anot…