After seeing him perform a conflicted lawman in Dexter, it’s no wonder that Jimmy Smits would end up getting involved in the hit FX series Sons of Anarchy now. Rumor has it that Smits is slated to be a new mentor for Jax, the main protagonist of the show, as Jax struggles to move SAMCRO out of the gun running business and become a more legit business and more peaceful motorcycle club. Smits’ new role as Neron “Nero” Padilla acts as a harsh influence on Jax, pushing him to keep the club an outlaw club while Nero has his own exit strategy from the latino gang he is affiliated with.

What is notable about this character’s differences from all of Smits’ other TV personas in L.A. Law, NYPD Blue, and Dexter is that he is not acting on the side of the law this time and will not don a shirt and tie anymore — his suit is replaced with tattoos, leather and gang patches. It should be interesting to see him finally run a new TV persona for a whole season. Will he make it beyond this season? Watch to find out!

At age 48, Whitney Houston is found dead at a Hilton Hotel on the night before the Grammy Award show.

At this point, I think it’s safe to say that, while we don’t officially know the cause of death yet, Houston’s self-destructive behavior has finally reached a boiling point. After a night of partying, the pop music legend passed away, leaving behind a daughter, a broken career, and millions of dollars in assets whose new ownership are yet to be determined.

Before you go and get uptight about any sort of “indecency” that critics may be showing at this time, first try to take into account the overly-irresponsible behavior of a celebrity who once showed the world an emotionally powerful and uplifting song like “The Greatest Love Of All” in contrast to probably the worst performance ever caught on camera of any pop diva after years of a reckless, drug-induced lifestyle:

The honeymoon home from the movie Twilight can be rented by the day and jewelry from the movie has been auctioned off. Now, the home which is almost half and acre and located on Selkirk Lane in Bel Aire which was being rented by Kristin Stewart and Robert Pattinson is now for sale. Situated on a private promontory, feast your eyes on Stone Canyon Reservoir with this beautiful west-facing property surrounded by green scenes and some of the most tranquil sights you will ever see. This luxurious home was built in the 90s and has had some recent renovations with an upkeep that is very frequent, both inside and out.

This 2,604-square foot abode has definitions of hardwood floors, very spacious dining and living room areas, high wood ceilings and a large terrace for barbecuing and entertaining, a pool and spa, and a gazebo that is ideal for gazing at California sunsets. The main level also consists of a powder room, a beautiful contemporary style kitchen complete with cooking half-island, and even a media room for viewing and listening pleasure.

The lower level of the house contains the master bedroom suite, complete with gorgeous views of the reservoir, French doors leading out to a green lawn, and has two other bedrooms and a bath and laundry as well. What’s more is there is a guest house that is included on the property, which is 1,440-square feet and contains an open living room area with a spiral staircase leading up to the loft bedroom.

As far as security, the entire place is gated off and very private due to the greenery overgrowth in the area. You will have complete privacy and solitude while you spend your time with your loved one or entertain important guests.

The home is being sold by Mossler Properties. That is a link to their website where you can see photos of all the rooms and land.

“It’s connecting more to what their lives are now than when they were high school kids, cuz they’re not high school kids anymore”, says Bill Condon regarding the maturity of the two star actors of new Twilight movie Breaking Dawn Part 1. “For example, Robert played more of himself in this movie than in all the others because Edward is sort of happy now,” referring to the correlation between Pattison’s character and his real life. Does he mean Pattinson’s relationship to Kristin Stewart? Hmmm…

This particular movie has garnered quite a bit of attention at San Diego’s Comic-Con 2011, currently being held at the San Diego Convention Center. While director Bill Condon mentions that he’s felt a slight bit of weight on his shoulders while filming these movies, he says you can only do it the way you think is “the most beautiful and powerful,” which is not just a nod to himself but to everyone who worked on the film. It’s clear Condon is extremely appreciative of his cast.

Scarlett Johansson

I was fortunate enough to have had the opportunity to see A View From The Bridge with Scarlett Johansson and Liev Schreiber this spring. After seeing Schreiber in Defiance, I knew there was more of an actor than I previously gave him credit for. But the real reason I was interested in seeing this play was for Scarlett Johansson. Her work in Match Point and The Other Boleyn Girl, not to mention Lost in Translation, has really established her as an adult actress. That’s why when I learned that she had never done a broadway show before, and that she was working with Liev Schreiber, I had to see it for myself. And I have to admit: she deserves the Tony for Best Actress and that is just what she got tonight. Kudos, Scarlett.

The rumor is she was upset she had to sit so close to photographers.. which is ironic since she WORKS FOR POLAROID… So, instead of holding back the urge to yell profanities, say fuck you to the world with both hands, strip down to her skimpies and crash Jerry Seinfeld’s box seats, the diva decided to be herself.

Clearly, we’ve never seen Gaga like this. I mean, screw the BP oil spill and never-ending war in the Middle East, this is more than newsworthy. It’s not like we knew she would eventually crack from all the attention of being a celebrity. That never happens!

Maybe this is as good a time as any to note that TMZ clearly tries a little too hard to find a new story where there is already something right up their alley. They posted the following pic, insinuating Gaga french kissed a woman (at least that is what I was brought up to believe “first base” as) just because she was affectionate with a friend:

The more entertaining story is the one that shows what really happened, especially since Lady Gaga is hot and sexy in nothing but a gold-beaded swimsuit. We hesitated to post the photos, since obviously this is exactly what she was worried about. But, we’re sorry, she simply cannot have her cake and eat it too. She may be an American, but unfortunately for her a land of opportunity has bred a land of opportunists. And frankly, if you act like a freak in all your performances, then demand special treatment at a baseball game, then you will get treated as such. Didn’t your mama ever teach you not to egg your antagonists on?

Well, one thing is for sure. Gaga most likely will have learned a lesson here: next time act stoic or wear a mustache. Although.. we just might be expecting that..

i know, it’s a simple question of why haven’t we posted this sooner, but well ya know, after running into liv tyler in the village and seeing brett michaels at a dive bar, it’s sorta tough to weigh what is important celebrity news to post. so we’re just sorta goin with the flow and you get to read what you are privilaged enough to read when we decide it’s important to read. welcome to the world of blogging.

so, david duchovny and tea leoni. what is up with them lately?

If you grew up in the 80′s and 90′s, you knew him as the lovable, somewhat dim-witted sidekick to Mike Seaver on Growing Pains. He played Boner Stabone and he provided plenty of comic relief on the prime time sitcom that ran from 1985-1992. Andrew Koenig is still most remembered for this role, and when he went missing on February 14 in Vancouver, the internet was aBuzz and aTwitter with “Where’s Boner?”

Unfortunately, we found out the answer to that question on Thursday, February 25th, when the body of 41-year-old Andrew Koenig was found in in Vancouver’s Stanley Park. A search party consisting of family and friends found him hanging from a tree in the densely wooded marshy area where police had been searching for days. His father gave a press conference that afternoon to confirm that his son had taken his own life. He also admitted that his son had suffered from depression and that he had sent his father a note after he had gone missing in which he had seemed “despondent.”

Celebrities had used social media, as they so often do, to aid in the search for Koenig. Stars such as Sarah Silverman, Felicia Day and of course, Twitterati queen Alyssa Milano all joined in on the efforts. Joel McHale tweeted “No joke here, ‘Soup’ family friend Andrew Koenig missing in Vancouver.” Just goes to show, sometimes celebrities other than Alyssa and Ashton use Twitter for things other than pimping their television shows and telling dirty jokes.

His Growing Pains co-star, Kirk Cameron reached out as well. Earlier last week he issued a statement saying “I am praying for his family during this time of distress and for his safe return. Andrew, if you are reading this, please call me.” But, there was no call.

Sadly, there was no happy ending for Andrew Koenig, a man who was described by colleagues as a “really talented guy” and a whole generation of 30 and 40-somethings are mourning the loss of a favorite sitcom character. RIP Boner. You will be missed.

GG Allin was one of the most hated people to come out of American society.  This was a man who stripped naked and shat on himself on stage while beating up and raping members of his audience who antagonized him either intentionally or supportively. And he did this while screaming extremely offensive lyrics backed by noisy punk rock bands, which are inherently offensive to any conservative passer-by.

But it’s not just the punk rock. GG Allin was, indeed, the anti-christ. Not only did he say and do offensive things (and when I say offensive, I don’t mean he cursed a lot), he openly recruited young teenagers to run away from home and have sex with him. He anally and orally raped people on stage, and he threatened to assault, rape, and lead America’s youth into a full rebellion. The scary part about it was that it was working. Up until he died from an apparent drug-overdose (which I wouldn’t be surprised was forced on him since it happened right after his infamous stand on the Jane Whitney Show).

Below are some videos which speak for themselves. If these vids don’t leave a bad taste in your mouth, then you probably listen to too much Cannibal Corpse.

Michael Alig is notoriously known as an New York City underground show and party promoter and member of the Club Kids who is now serving a 20 year prison sentence for manslaughter on the murder of drug dealer “Angel” Meléndez. Alig’s friend, James St. James, wrote a book about the Club Kids named Disco Bloodbath which recounts the murder and events surrounding it.

Probably the easiest way to understand the mentality of the Club Kids is to hear from them first hand. Below are a few clips I found on youtube (surprisingly)