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WATCH: Do YOU Want The Government In Your Vagina?

Posted: 05 May 2012 12:58 PM PDT

With the War On Women abreast, both sides of the aisle have accused the other of cynically bringing women's health issues to the forefront of political debate in an election year. But over the last few months, it seems clear that Republicans are choosing this moment to drastically overhaul existing reproductive and female health laws. And Funny Or Die is finally giving voice to the voiceless -- the millions of women who want Republicans to make decisions about their vaginas for them.

Kate Beckinsale, Judy Greer and Andrea Savage are just your typical Republican women who want nothing more than small government in every regard -- except when it comes to their private areas. "Way, way deep, up there in my vagina," Greer says.

While most women might find it distressing that legislation has popped up across various states that would restrict affordable birth control and enforce invasive ultrasounds before going through with an abortion, these women find them to be refreshing.

After all, who knows better about reproductive health than a bunch of old white men? "Don't you want someone like your dad in your vagina? I do," says Beckinsale.

Funny Or Die proves once again that no argument is more effective than a funny one, even if it includes Kate Beckinsale talking about her dad being in her vagina.

Shannen Doherty On Foes Becoming Friends & Reality TV Stress

Posted: 05 May 2012 01:12 PM PDT

Shannen Doherty is nothing if not brutally honest -- and she wouldn't have it any other way. In a career move that would soften the image of almost any Hollywood bad girl, Doherty let a reality TV crew film her planning her wedding for "Shannen Says" (Sundays, 10 p.m. ET on WE tv) ... but is it working?

Doherty, who tied the knot with photographer Kurt Iswarienko back in October, seems pretty happy with how she's being portrayed on the show, but admits that because they set out to make the show really honest and authentic, "sometimes I'm not gonna come across great."

And although this is her third marriage -- the other two being to Ashley Hamilton in 1993 (whom she divorced after five months of marriage) and Rick Salomon in 2002 (which was annulled after seven months and one infamous leaked sex tape with Paris Hilton) -- it was her first real wedding, which brought added stress.

WE's resident wedding planner David Tutera is working hard to make the event perfect, but this week, things get especially tense with Doherty's soon-to-be-husband traveling on business and Doherty refusing to make decisions without him (watch the preview below). On a seven-week timeline, there's not much room for procrastination. "I'm stressed because I have a bride that's stressed because her groom is gone!," Tutera says.

Doherty opened up about her fans' reactions to the show so far, and if she'd do another season following the birth of her future kids, a la her old pal Tori Spelling. And speaking of old pals, I couldn't help but ask about a recent photo of Doherty with Jennie Garth, her one-time nemesis from their "Beverly Hills, 90210" days -- are they friends now? Let's just say they're not quite as tight as Doherty and her "Charmed" co-star Holly Marie Combs -- "we are sisters" -- but they've mended some fences, unlike her and offscreen "Charmed" sparring partner Alyssa Milano.

Keep reading for more, including Doherty comparing herself to Hannibal Lecter, admitting she's fine being a little boring and getting giddy at the idea of guest starring on a certain fan-favorite show ...

You're really active on Twitter -- what's been the best show reaction from your fans?
I love, love, love the fact that my fans have fallen in love with my mom. [Laughs.] Because I love my mom! To hear people talk about how great and funny and strong she is, and how she's a mom, is really important. I was having a conversation with her yesterday and she was like, "Oh god, I didn't look so great on the show." And I was like, "You know what? I think you should be super happy with the way that you're coming across, because you were yourself and you didn't sit there with a hair and makeup team for two hours, you didn't have a stylist. You were just a mom." For so many people, it's nice to see that someone is just a mom and that it's not about all this other stuff.

Well and it sounds so silly, but it's that someone like you has a normal mom. People forget!
Right! [Laughs.] And I only wish that they could've gotten to know my dad more as well. But I'm really happy that the fans are loving my mom as much as I love her.

So you like the way your mom is portrayed on the show, but are you happy with how you are being portrayed? Or have there been some things that have shocked you when watching it, like "I don't do that!"
I think overall I'm happy about all of it, and that's because it's really honest and authentic, which means sometimes I'm not gonna come across great. And yeah, maybe I'm like, "Oh I wish I hadn't said that," but at the same time, there's such a lack of authenticity on reality TV. What I love about my show is we just went out there and were ourselves. You're always going to have haters in the world -- you can't please everybody. All you can really do is please yourself and be authentic.

That being said, I think "Family Day" got blown so out of proportion, and you miss a lot of what Family Day actually means because of editing ... I actually blogged about it, because it wasn't about me being controlling, it was a tradition when my dad was alive. Every Sunday they'd come over and we'd spend the entire day with them. For me, Family Day is even more important now because it's honoring my father. It came off wrong, like I was controlling, on the show, but I can't be worried about stuff like that -- the minute you are, the minute your show becomes fake like so many reality shows out there. There were days when I'm sure the producers were rolling their eyes like, "This is so boring." But this is my life. If we're boring, I think that's good -- I think it's OK to have the audience relax with us.

So are you a reality TV fan? Did you watch any shows to prep yourself on what not to do?
[Laughs.] Yeah, there are some shows that I watch, not for research but for pure entertainment, like "Tori & Dean," and I have watched "[Keeping Up with] The Kardashians." I actually really like "Tori & Dean" quite a bit. I think there's something authentic about that show as well. But then there's the other shows -- I'm not going to be catty and name them -- but you're like "Where did they pluck this person from?" And you just know there's a producer on the sidelines, trying to get them to lose their mind on camera for the sake of drama, and those shows make me cringe.

But did you have fun shooting this show? Because planning a wedding is stressful enough, then you threw a reality TV crew in the mix ...
I did have fun ... there was a lot of joy in planning a wedding. Obviously planning it in seven weeks was incredibly stressful, and planning it in seven weeks when there was confusion about invitations and budget issues, that was stressful. And I definitely had a budget. This was my first actual wedding, so part of me wanted to go all out, and I did, but I did it within a budget. That was important to me because we want to have a child, and there's a future to think about ...

Oh a child. That's the storyline for Season 2, I'm guessing?
[Laughs.] Oh god -- no, no, no, no!

Would you do another season?
Oh god, I don't know ... I have no idea. Kurt and I are both a bit confused about it. The original idea was that it was a one-off -- it was about this time in a couple's life where they get married and how stressful it can be. That's what we were capturing. I don't know ... part of us is like, it'd be interesting to do it in other ways, and the other side is like, OK, let's just go back to what we do. First and foremost, Kurt is a photographer, and I'm an actor. What I love to do more than anything else is shed my skin and put on the skin of a character ... that sounds so Hannibal Lecter. I'm sorry. [Laughs.] That's so gross that I just said that, but it's true! I don't know ... if the audience responds, and we weigh how it would affect our relationship to do another season ... I have no idea. We'll wait and see.

I was so happy recently when you tweeted a picture of you and Jennie Garth. Are you friends -- really, legitimately friends -- now? Because you've got a tricky past ...
Yeah, I mean, I think that the one thing we can all agree upon is that I'm a brutally honest human being, and sometimes that has not served me very well. But it's something that I can't change about myself, and it's something that I really like. I like the fact that I'm honest, and I'm not going to pretend to be friends with somebody when I'm not friends with them. We can all look at cases where we can say clearly this is somebody she didn't vibe with and she's not pretending to.

Jennie and I reconnected on the new "90210" and, through that process, we were able to sort of talk and work out what our issues were with each other in the past, and look at each other and go, "OK, wow... I get where you were coming from." And she got where I was coming from back then. And then acknowledge that we're both incredibly different people now and that we've both matured quite a bit and we've both been through heartache and pain. We've both lost our fathers, and we've both gone through divorces and we can sort of be there, as women, for each other. And I do like her. Seeing her at her birthday, I was so happy for her, and so happy that she was doing well and she had a new show coming out, and she's happy for me. So yeah, I do consider her a friend.

And you and your "Charmed" co-star Holly Marie Combs are still tweeting about being BFFs ...
Holly -- that's never been a question. Holly's been my sister since I was 18 years old. [Aaron] Spelling offered me "Charmed" and was like, "Who do you want as your co-stars?" And I said Holly. I've championed Holly and her career for a really long time, as she's done for me. We're sisters. That relationship has never gone away. We've been sisters for a lifetime at this point.

You should actually play her sister on "Pretty Little Liars" ...
Oh yeah, I'd love that! You should be my manager! If you want a job, it's open right now. [Laughs.]

"Shannen Says" airs Sundays, 10 p.m. ET on WE tv.

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Ashton Kutcher, Miranda Lambert End Feud

Posted: 05 May 2012 12:15 PM PDT

A little horseplay before Saturday's big race at the Kentucky Derby?

With no sign of his recent companion, Mila Kunis, at his side, Ashton Kutcher made it a boys' night out at Friday's Barnstable Brown Party, Louisville's most elite and swanky Derby Eve celebration – where he also patched up a simmering feud with Miranda Lambert.

Chevy Chase: I'd Make Community Funnier

Posted: 05 May 2012 12:08 PM PDT

Chevy Chase continues to berate "Community," telling a Vulture reporter that he'd make the show funnier by adding "his brand of humor" to the program.

Chase also said he is "not crazy" about his character and is "getting tired" of playing Pierce on the NBC comedy.

"I've been too funny in my life to have to play a character who's ... moderately funny," he added.

The seemingly irritated actor bristled at some other questions, including whether or not his controversial remarks about the show have generated buzz and increased the chances of the show being picked up again. Another season of "Community" has not been ordered yet, and NBC shelved the series for three months this year.

Chase made waves in March when an expletive-laden voicemail he left for "Community" creator Dan Harmon was leaked to the press. In the message, Chase blasts the show as a "f---ing mediocre sitcom" unworthy of his time. Though Harmon later apologized for having aired the message (he played it for a private gathering), Chase told HuffPost TV that he "probably won't be around much longer," hinting an impending departure from the show.

Castmate Joel McHale downplayed concerns that Chase would leave should the fourth season be picked up, joking that Chase would "follow the trail of money."

For more on the story, including the status of Chase and Harmon's relationship, head over to Vulture.

Madonna: Adam Yauch Was One Of A Kind

Posted: 05 May 2012 11:32 AM PDT

NEW YORK — Madonna says Adam Yauch, the Beastie Boys rapper who died Friday, was one of a kind and that the group was important to her musical history.

The singer says the seminal hip-hop group was "integral to the musical revolution that was happening at the time."

Yauch's representatives confirmed that the rapper, also known as MCA, died Friday morning in New York after a nearly three-year battle with cancer.

Madonna says she was sad to hear of Yauch's death and asked God to bless his family.

The Beastie Boys opened for Madonna on tour in the 1980s, and the group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame last month.

PHOTOS: Stars Turn Out At Kentucky Derby

Posted: 05 May 2012 12:36 PM PDT

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The horses and roses weren't the only famous attractions at the 138th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville.

Actors, musicians and even Miss America, Laura Kaeppeler, strutted down the red carpet leading into the historic racetrack on Saturday. The Run for the Roses usually draws those looking to be seen.

Country singer Miranda Lambert, former University of Kentucky basketball star Anthony Davis and Terry O'Quinn, noted for his role as "John Locke" on the television series "Lost," also made the walk of the famous.

O'Quinn appeared a bit lost when quizzed about his betting plans. When asked which horse he would bet on, O'Quinn replied: "You tell me."

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick and defensive linemen Chris Canty, Amobi Okoye and Connor Barwin arrived later in the day.

Kanye Goes On Fashion-Related Twitter Rant

Posted: 05 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

On a slow day of tweets, there is no gift in this world like Kanye West's Twitter feed.

When we last heard from @KanyeWest, he was promoting his new song, the track formerly known as "Theraflu."

But to our sort-of delight, Kanye returned to Twitter on Saturday, going on an apparently in-real-time rant about the fashion he saw while driving through five blocks of "the city." (We're assuming he means New York, where he's been hanging out with Kim Kardashian lately.)

Among the looks Kanye scorned: "big ass striped scarves," "hoodies with sport coats," "off-brand workout sneakers" and pretty much khaki everything.

This isn't Yeezy's first fashion-related Twitter gripe session; back in January, the rapper took to the social media platform to promote his new design company DONDA, tweeting up a storm about working at the Giuseppe Zanotti factory, working at Fendi under cover and supposedly turning down a gig at Versace.

Check out Kanye's fashion rants below to see what else got the official style thumbs-down from the A-list rapper.

WATCH: Coldplay Honors MCA With Live Cover

Posted: 05 May 2012 10:53 AM PDT

As the unfortunate news of Adam "MCA" Yauch's passing spread across the internet, countless musicians and celebrities penned tributes to honor the Beastie Boy's legacy. Coldplay's Chris Martin took it one step further by covering one of the group's biggest hits at a Hollywood Bowl concert on Friday.

Yauch died Friday at the age of 47 after a protracted battle with cancer. The Beastie Boys were inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in April, but Yauch's deteriorating health preventing him from attending the event.

Martin sang a stripped-down version of "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party!)" during the concert and mentioned Yauch by name. Watch his performance below.

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PHOTOS: Vanessa & Austin Kiss In The Garden

Posted: 05 May 2012 10:24 AM PDT

What's more romantic than taking a stroll through a beautiful garden in the springtime? Vanessa Hudgens and Austin Butler looked as cute as can be as they spent some time at The Huntington Library Botanical Gardens in San Marino, Calif., on Friday.

The pair took some snapshots on their phones and enjoyed the spring flowers as they wandered around the grounds, and even stopped for a moment to share a romantic kiss.

Of course, Hudgens and Butler haven't exactly tried to keep a low profile when it comes to their relationship. We've seen them walking hand-in-hand in New York and enjoying the atmosphere at Coachella last month.

Check out photos of Vanessa and Austin below:

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Fox Executive Disappears In Los Angeles

Posted: 05 May 2012 10:54 PM PDT

The Los Angeles Sheriff's Department as put out a missing persons alert for Gavin Smith, a longtime 20th Century Fox employee. Smith disappeared Tuesday and has not been seen or heard from since.

Smith has worked in Fox's distribution department for 18 years and is based in Calabasas, California. Police say there is no reason to believe any trouble preceded Smith's disappearance, and that he was last seen driving his Mercedes-Benz near his family's home.

Smith's son Evan Smith plays basketball for the University of Souther California and has been trying to get the word out as much as possible via Twitter:

The Sheriff's Department asks that anyone with information call (800) 222-TIPS or text "TIPLA" with the information to 274637. The bulletin is available below.

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CORRECTION: A previous version of this article indicated that the Los Angeles Police Department issued a missing person's report. The report was filed by the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department. The article has been corrected above.

PHOTOS: Happy Birthday, Adele!

Posted: 05 May 2012 09:22 AM PDT

"Rumor Has It" someone's turning 24 today. Yes, the record-breaking, multi-platinum queen of breakup songs is having a birthday!

PHOTOS: Can YOU Tell Them Apart?

Posted: 05 May 2012 09:44 AM PDT

The Entertainment Industry Foundation and Revlon sponsored the annual Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, raising money for cancer research, treatment, counseling and outreach programs.

Emma Stone and Olivia Wilde were on hand to kick off the race in New York, along with Jimmy Fallon. The pair not only showed up in matching yoga pants and similar sweaters, but their hair looked startlingly similar.

Emma, a natural blonde who often masquerades as a redhead, has been blonde for about a month now, and Olivia, normally a brunette, has spent at least the past couple weeks as a towhead too.

Both actresses represent Revlon as global brand ambassadors (remember these gorgeous ads?), so maybe going blonde was in their contracts? Kidding. We think.

Check out Emma and Olivia's hair below. Who do you think looks better as a blonde?

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Internet Star Chris Crocker's New Look Featured In 'V' Magazine, Doc To Premiere On HBO

Posted: 05 May 2012 08:38 AM PDT

Over the last five years Chris Crocker has racked up over 270 million views on YouTube, many of which came from his 2007 "Leave Britney [Spears] Alone!" clip.

The Internet star has kept people talking -- and guessing -- with his unconventional approaches to everything from music to sex, but recently the thing that has gotten him the most attention is his new look.

Crocker, who in January told HuffPost Gay Voices that he lived as a woman for three years, is featured in the latest issue of V magazine and many who are only familiar with his once feminine appearance might be shocked by his transformation, captured for the fashion publication by photographer Danielle Levitt.

In the issue, billed as the "Americana issue" and featuring pop star Ke$ha on the cover, Crocker discusses his upcoming documentary "Me @ The Zoo," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year and will debut on HBO on June 25.

According to V, the documentary, by filmmakers Chris Moukarbel and Valerie Veatch, "charts Crocker's rise to fame, subsequent collapse, and current under-the-radar period." It also connects his relationship with his mom to his infamous Britney YouTube clip, something he spoke to Gay Voices about:

My mom was homeless the same year that the whole Britney episode happened. And my whole family turned on my mom. And from my perspective I was thinking about how Britney has kids and everyone was talking about how fat she was and were saying she's obviously on drugs. My whole family had turned on my mom because my mom was on drugs so I just kept thinking Why am I the only person that's saying [Britney] could kill herself and everyone else is talking about her weight instead of her well being?

Aside from debut of "Me @ The Zoo," this year will see Crocker recording more music, which V notes earns him a steady income, and perhaps the release of a porn film, which is eagerly awaited by the many fans of Crocker's new look.

However, Crocker insists that while he currently may be presenting as masculine, he hasn't divorced himself from his feminine side.

"I know I'll always have that side of myself. I'll always play with makeup and other things even if I become a body builder," he told Gay Voices. "So even if I have a body like Arnold Schwarzenegger, I will still always do my makeup."

View an interview with Crocker from Vmagazine above, read V's profile of Crocker here and check out more photos and videos of him in the slideshow below.

For more from Crocker, follow him on Twitter and check out his YouTube channel.

Before Jail, A Performance

Posted: 05 May 2012 07:04 AM PDT

NEW ORLEANS -- Thousands turned out Friday to see New Orleans rapper Mystikal perform one last time before returning to jail on a probation violation.

The rapper, whose real name is Michael Tyler, was released from a Louisiana prison in 2010 after serving six years for sexual battery and extortion. He returns to jail May 14 following a February arrest on a misdemeanor charge of domestic abuse battery.

In April, the rapper's attorney, Roy Maughan Jr., said Tyler and the victim in the domestic battery case were longtime domestic partners.

The rapper alluded to his legal problems on stage Friday

"I'm going through some things, but it's gonna be all right," Mystikal said to cheering fans. "Fellas if you get into it with your girl, just walk away. Me? I'm gonna run."

He also shouted: "Eighty-one days and I will be back," referring to the length of his pending jail term.

State District Judge Tony Marabella of Baton Rouge ordered Tyler to serve 90 days in jail for the violation but gave him credit for the nine days he was detained after his Feb. 22 arrest.

Mystikal thanked his fans for their continued support and, in between a few water breaks, pushed through a set list that included fan favorites "Bouncin' Back, "Danger (Been So Long)," and "Here I Go."

"He's been through a lot, but I like artists who keep pushing past their struggles," said Erik Hamilton, of New Orleans. "A lot of people focus on an artist's problems and forget that he's a regular person and regular people sometimes have problems.

"I'm disappointed to hear he has to go back (to jail) but he'll have some time to sit back and realize what he's done and hopefully he will be a better man when he comes out."

Hamilton's wife, Frenchell Pannell-Hamilton, said she enjoyed the rapper's performance.

"We have to support our local musicians and stand behind them," she said. "That helps keep New Orleans strong."

Tony Jones, visiting from Hawaii, said he didn't know what happened to get Mystikal a return ticket to prison, but hoped "the judge was lenient."

Jason Foster, a Charlotte, N.C. native now living in New Orleans, said he grew up with Mystikal. This was his first time at the Jazz Fest and his first time seeing the rapper's live show, which included music by his full brass band "Hot Sausage."

"He played all his hits and gave a great show," Foster said.

Tyler pleaded guilty in 2003 to forcing his hairstylist to perform what a judge called "continuous sex acts." The victim in that case accused Tyler and two bodyguards of making her perform oral sex after accusing her of stealing $80,000 worth of his checks.

The woman denied stealing any money.

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