“Whether it’s Paris Hilton or Kim Kardashian or whoever, stupidity is certainly celebrated. Being a fucking idiot is a valuable commodity in this culture because you’re rewarded significantly. - Jon Hamm

The truth of it is, I have friends who work in TV and the Kardashians get higher ratings than their TV shows. Shows that people actually work hard on — writing and creating and trying to tell stories. The fact that the Kardashians could be more popular than a show like “Mad Men” is disgusting. It’s a super disgusting part of our culture. - Jonah Hill”

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High-res imwithkanye: GQ’s Men of the Year All the (wo)men are now online. Let’s review all the awesomeness, shall we: King (Jay-Z)Showmen (Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake)Knock Out (Mila Kunis)Break Out (Michael Fassbender)Fanatic (Michael Shannon)Bro (Kristen Wiig)MVP (Derrick Rose)Ham (Steve Carell)Rookie (Frank Ocean)Ace (Novak Djokovic)Comic Genius (Louis C.K.)Bad-Asses (The Men of Breaking Bad)Super Human (Oscar Pistorius)Stud (Peter Dinklage)Theater Geeks (Trey Parker and Matt Stone)Icon (Gary Oldman)Coach (Kyle Chandler) Of course, don’t forget to compare past lists (2005 had some missteps, I’m looking at you K-Fed) or check out my (i’m with kanye) favorites.

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GQ’s Men of the Year

All the (wo)men are now online. Let’s review all the awesomeness, shall we:

King (Jay-Z)
Showmen (Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake)
Knock Out (Mila Kunis)
Break Out (Michael Fassbender)
Fanatic (Michael Shannon)
Bro (Kristen Wiig)
MVP (Derrick Rose)
Ham (Steve Carell)
Rookie (Frank Ocean)
Ace (Novak Djokovic)
Comic Genius (Louis C.K.)
Bad-Asses (The Men of Breaking Bad)
Super Human (Oscar Pistorius)
Stud (Peter Dinklage)
Theater Geeks (Trey Parker and Matt Stone)
Icon (Gary Oldman)
Coach (Kyle Chandler)

Of course, don’t forget to compare past lists (2005 had some missteps, I’m looking at you K-Fed) or check out my (i’m with kanye) favorites.

High-res Hollywood Reporter: ’Scarface’ Update Being Developed By Universal Say hello to Universal’s new little friend. The studio is developing a new Scarface movie to be produced by ousted former studio head Marc Shmuger and Martin Bregman, the veteran producer who made the 1983 remake. The project is in the early stages but it being described as not a sequel or outright remake of the 1983 Al Pacino-starring movie nor the 1932 Paul Muni-George Raft movie. Each of those were crime sagas telling the rise and fall of a gangster, and each was a mirror of their time. The 1932 version was set in Chicago and featured bootlegging, Italians and Irish mobsters. The 1983 version was set in Latin-loving Miami and cocaine was the vice of choice. The new Scarface is planned to be the same: a crime tale set in today’s world, offering a dark look at the American Dream.

Hollywood Reporter: ’Scarface’ Update Being Developed By Universal

Say hello to Universal’s new little friend.

The studio is developing a new Scarface movie to be produced by ousted former studio head Marc Shmuger and Martin Bregman, the veteran producer who made the 1983 remake.

The project is in the early stages but it being described as not a sequel or outright remake of the 1983 Al Pacino-starring movie nor the 1932 Paul Muni-George Raft movie.

Each of those were crime sagas telling the rise and fall of a gangster, and each was a mirror of their time. The 1932 version was set in Chicago and featured bootlegging, Italians and Irish mobsters. The 1983 version was set in Latin-loving Miami and cocaine was the vice of choice.

The new Scarface is planned to be the same: a crime tale set in today’s world, offering a dark look at the American Dream.

When this photo hit the internet, I wasn’t exactly phased by it. “Oh,” I thought, “A photo of Kanye West looking at an autographed photo of himself that he addressed to… himself? Excuse me while I try to find the strength to be surprised.” But it turns out Kanye has a sense of humor! Who knew! This photo is actually a still from Kanye West’s never-released puppet sketch show (yes, puppet sketch show) “Alligator Boots” created for Comedy Central… More —> MTV Buzzworthy Blog

When this photo hit the internet, I wasn’t exactly phased by it. “Oh,” I thought, “A photo of Kanye West looking at an autographed photo of himself that he addressed to… himself? Excuse me while I try to find the strength to be surprised.” But it turns out Kanye has a sense of humor! Who knew!

This photo is actually a still from Kanye West’s never-released puppet sketch show (yes, puppet sketch show) “Alligator Boots” created for Comedy Central…

More —> MTV Buzzworthy Blog

Gawker: While CNN reporter Kareen Wynter valiantly tried to provide significant details about the Kim Kardashian/Kris Humphries nuptials to the American people, some kid—some punk—mocked the seriousness of this most historic matrimonial event and related gown news.

Film About Bobby Fischer — Chess Champ, Fugitive, Anti-Semite — Comes to HBO Next Week [I]n 1972, with his showdown against Boris Spassky, he became an international superstar, challenging Muhammad Ali as the most famous person on the planet. That was his high point but he remained in the public eye for years after, almost as well known for his failure to defend his crown (his mental health, and confidence, rapidly slipping) as he was in winning it. The paranoid rantings began, and when he finally met Spassky again it was in Bosnia, defying an international ban –  earning a U.S. indictment and making him a wanted man. Hence: evading arrests in a return to Iceland, where he had defeated Spassky, forever, until his death in 2008 at the age of 64. .  Now, an excellent  full-length film about his wild life, Bobby Fischer Against the World, directed by Liz Garbus,  comes to HBO on June 6… Continue reading Greg Mitchell’s review, The Nation

Film About Bobby Fischer — Chess Champ, Fugitive, Anti-Semite — Comes to HBO Next Week

[I]n 1972, with his showdown against Boris Spassky, he became an international superstar, challenging Muhammad Ali as the most famous person on the planet. That was his high point but he remained in the public eye for years after, almost as well known for his failure to defend his crown (his mental health, and confidence, rapidly slipping) as he was in winning it. The paranoid rantings began, and when he finally met Spassky again it was in Bosnia, defying an international ban –  earning a U.S. indictment and making him a wanted man. Hence: evading arrests in a return to Iceland, where he had defeated Spassky, forever, until his death in 2008 at the age of 64. .  Now, an excellent  full-length film about his wild life, Bobby Fischer Against the World, directed by Liz Garbus,  comes to HBO on June 6… Continue reading Greg Mitchell’s review, The Nation

“Maria Shriver has broken her silence and responded to the news that her estranged husband, former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, fathered a child with a member of his household staff 10 years ago.

“This is a painful and heartbreaking time,” said Shriver, 55. “As a mother, my concern is for the children. I ask for compassion, respect and privacy as my children and I try to rebuild our lives and heal. I will have no further comment.”

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