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Blake Lively indulged on rich Southern food during a three-hour feast in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
The former 'Gossip Girl' star, who loves to cook and is preparing to launch her own lifestyle brand, took a break from filming a sex trafficking TV special for PBS to tuck into a huge family-style lunch at Blackstrap BBQ restaurant with her camera crew on Tuesday (04.02.14).
The eatery's owner Kate Economides told E! News: "Blake was so down to earth, just like a girl next door. You can tell she is a very caring person, using her celebrity status to do good."
She added: "Whenever I came to the table, Blake made it a point to look me in the eyes and say thank you."
The 27-year-old 'Savages' actress, who is married to Ryan Reynolds, was extremely complimentary of the food, which included smoked chicken, corn fritters, fried pickles, onion rings, collard greens, baked beans and corn bread, and told the chef she "nailed it" before leaving.
The blonde beauty previously admitted she doesn't diet and work out to stay in shape.
She said: "I don't really need a personal trainer, or watch what I eat. I can't start the day without a hot chocolate, or finish it without a few squares of dark chocolate. It's good for my mood!"
Blake Lively indulges on Southern food
Blake Lively indulged on rich Southern food during a three-hour feast in Winthrop, Massachusetts.
The former 'Gossip Girl' star, who loves to cook and is preparing to launch her own lifestyle brand, took a break from filming a sex trafficking TV special for PBS to tuck into a huge family-style lunch at Blackstrap BBQ restaurant with her camera crew on Tuesday (04.02.14).
The eatery's owner Kate Economides told E! News: "Blake was so down to earth, just like a girl next door. You can tell she is a very caring person, using her celebrity status to do good."
She added: "Whenever I came to the table, Blake made it a point to look me in the eyes and say thank you."
The 27-year-old 'Savages' actress, who is married to Ryan Reynolds, was extremely complimentary of the food, which included smoked chicken, corn fritters, fried pickles, onion rings, collard greens, baked beans and corn bread, and told the chef she "nailed it" before leaving.
The blonde beauty previously admitted she doesn't diet and work out to stay in shape.
She said: "I don't really need a personal trainer, or watch what I eat. I can't start the day without a hot chocolate, or finish it without a few squares of dark chocolate. It's good for my mood!"
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Elizabeth Olsen finds sex scenes "incredibly awkward."
The 'In Secret' star, who is dating 32-year-old model Boyd Holbrook, tried to create a safe environment with her co-star, Oscar Isaac, before filming intimate moments for the new movie, in which they play secret lovers in 1860's Paris.
The actress told E! News: "It's incredibly awkward. But you have to feel safe and you have to feel respected and you just provide that for each other. You create a safe environment. In those situations you're just thinking about what's the choreography her? It's like a dance in a way. You get it done."
The 'Kill Your Darlings' star also had to wear corsets in the film alongside her co-star Jessica Lang but they weren't as uncomfortable as she thought they would be.
She said: "The corsets are kind of fun. The most uncomfortable thing is figuring out how to sit in between scenes. Jessica [Lange] and I would just prop up our legs on a table and just be like this huge hoop scoop reclined. It's not that uncomfortable."
Elizabeth is set to turn 25 on February 16 and is planning a very artistic celebration.
She said: "My friends and my boyfriend are throwing me a painting party! We're painting."
She added: "I'm terrible. That's why it sounds like fun."
Elizabeth Olsen hates ‘awkward’ sex scenes
Elizabeth Olsen finds sex scenes "incredibly awkward."
The 'In Secret' star, who is dating 32-year-old model Boyd Holbrook, tried to create a safe environment with her co-star, Oscar Isaac, before filming intimate moments for the new movie, in which they play secret lovers in 1860's Paris.
The actress told E! News: "It's incredibly awkward. But you have to feel safe and you have to feel respected and you just provide that for each other. You create a safe environment. In those situations you're just thinking about what's the choreography her? It's like a dance in a way. You get it done."
The 'Kill Your Darlings' star also had to wear corsets in the film alongside her co-star Jessica Lang but they weren't as uncomfortable as she thought they would be.
She said: "The corsets are kind of fun. The most uncomfortable thing is figuring out how to sit in between scenes. Jessica [Lange] and I would just prop up our legs on a table and just be like this huge hoop scoop reclined. It's not that uncomfortable."
Elizabeth is set to turn 25 on February 16 and is planning a very artistic celebration.
She said: "My friends and my boyfriend are throwing me a painting party! We're painting."
She added: "I'm terrible. That's why it sounds like fun."
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George Clooney isn't feuding with Leonardo DiCaprio.
'The Monuments Men' actor, who made headlines last year when he subtly dissed the 'Wolf of Wall Street' star during an interview, insists he has no issues with the 39-year-old actor.
The 52-year-old star told ABC News' 'Popcorn with Peter Travers': "Somebody made it like there was a big fight. I've known Leo a long time and somebody just made that a fight."
The former 'E.R.' star's publicist was forced to defend him after George suggested Leonardo surrounded himself with the wrong type of people when recalling a basketball game they once played together in Cabo San Lucas.
He said: "The discrepancy between their game and how they talked about their game made me think of how important it is to have someone in your life to tell you what's what. I'm not sure if Leo has someone like that."
His spokesperson later insisted: "The Leo comments were all made in fun about basketball. Not about Leo's life."
Meanwhile, George is disappointed he isn't a good singer, as he assumed he would be a talented vocalist like his legendary late aunt Rosemary Clooney, and claims he only discovered his inability to hold a tune when he was filming 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' in 2000.
He said: "I went into a recording studio and T-Bone Burnett and Joel and Ethan [Coen] assumed that because I was Rosemary's nephew that I would be a great singer, and I kind of assumed that too. Then we got into the recording studio and I sang 'Man of Constant Sorrow' with all the music playing and I finished and looked up and there's that glass booth with all of them in it and no one would look me in the eye.
"Then they played it back and it was pretty bad. It was so bad that I made them destroy it."
George Clooney isn’t feuding with Leonardo DiCaprio
George Clooney isn't feuding with Leonardo DiCaprio.
'The Monuments Men' actor, who made headlines last year when he subtly dissed the 'Wolf of Wall Street' star during an interview, insists he has no issues with the 39-year-old actor.
The 52-year-old star told ABC News' 'Popcorn with Peter Travers': "Somebody made it like there was a big fight. I've known Leo a long time and somebody just made that a fight."
The former 'E.R.' star's publicist was forced to defend him after George suggested Leonardo surrounded himself with the wrong type of people when recalling a basketball game they once played together in Cabo San Lucas.
He said: "The discrepancy between their game and how they talked about their game made me think of how important it is to have someone in your life to tell you what's what. I'm not sure if Leo has someone like that."
His spokesperson later insisted: "The Leo comments were all made in fun about basketball. Not about Leo's life."
Meanwhile, George is disappointed he isn't a good singer, as he assumed he would be a talented vocalist like his legendary late aunt Rosemary Clooney, and claims he only discovered his inability to hold a tune when he was filming 'O Brother, Where Art Thou?' in 2000.
He said: "I went into a recording studio and T-Bone Burnett and Joel and Ethan [Coen] assumed that because I was Rosemary's nephew that I would be a great singer, and I kind of assumed that too. Then we got into the recording studio and I sang 'Man of Constant Sorrow' with all the music playing and I finished and looked up and there's that glass booth with all of them in it and no one would look me in the eye.
"Then they played it back and it was pretty bad. It was so bad that I made them destroy it."
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Clint Eastwood saved a man from choking to death.
The 83-year-old actor and director jumped into action and performed the Heimlich manoeuvre on Steve John, the executive director of Pro-Am, when a piece of cheese got lodged in his throat at a dinner honouring volunteers at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golfing tournament in California on Wednesday night (05.02.14).
The 'Million Dollar Baby' filmmaker told the local Carmel Pine Cone newspaper: "I saw that look in his eyes and saw that look of panic people have when they see their life passing before their eyes.
"It looked bad...I gave him three good jolts and that got it out. And then I made him drink a big glass of water with a bunch of lemon squeezed in it."
The legendary star, who lives in picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, admitted he had never performed the manoeuvre on anyone before the incident.
Steve added: "Clint saved my life. We were just talking. A piece of cheese went in my mouth and suddenly I couldn't breathe. It was bad as it could have been."
"Clint came up behind me and he knew exactly what to do. He did the Heimlich manoeuvre and he lifted me right off the ground. He's strong! The cheese popped out and I was fine."
Clint Eastwood saves choking victim
Clint Eastwood saved a man from choking to death.
The 83-year-old actor and director jumped into action and performed the Heimlich manoeuvre on Steve John, the executive director of Pro-Am, when a piece of cheese got lodged in his throat at a dinner honouring volunteers at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golfing tournament in California on Wednesday night (05.02.14).
The 'Million Dollar Baby' filmmaker told the local Carmel Pine Cone newspaper: "I saw that look in his eyes and saw that look of panic people have when they see their life passing before their eyes.
"It looked bad...I gave him three good jolts and that got it out. And then I made him drink a big glass of water with a bunch of lemon squeezed in it."
The legendary star, who lives in picturesque Carmel-by-the-Sea, admitted he had never performed the manoeuvre on anyone before the incident.
Steve added: "Clint saved my life. We were just talking. A piece of cheese went in my mouth and suddenly I couldn't breathe. It was bad as it could have been."
"Clint came up behind me and he knew exactly what to do. He did the Heimlich manoeuvre and he lifted me right off the ground. He's strong! The cheese popped out and I was fine."
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Miranda Kerr has reportedly been estranged from her family for "over a year."
The Australian supermodel, who split from Orlando Bloom in October after three years of marriage, cut off contact with her father, John, mother, Therese, brother, Matthew, and grandmother, Ann, following a bitter feud early last year.
The family exposed the cracks in their relationship with Miranda, who was unveiled as the new face of H&M this week, for the first time as they made an emotional public plea to the 30-year-old beauty to visit them with her three-year-old son, Flynn, in a new episode of the Australian docudrama series, 'Family Confidential,' set to air on the country's ABC1 channel on Tuesday (11.02.14).
Therese, who moved on from her role as the managing director of Miranda's Kora skincare range in February 2013 and used to speak to her every day, penned a "love letter" to her daughter on the show and claimed: "Miranda's life is so different now (and) she's surrounded by yes people all the time. It's so important for me to be real, to be true, to be who she needs me to be."
John also revealed that 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Orlando was the one who informed them that he and Miranda split.
He said: "I remember him saying 'we're always going to be family' and that's how we'll treat Orlando, Miranda and Flynn. We're all family."
But he admitted he wished his daughter had never found fame, saying: "I wish she was just a normal, everyday girl, I really do."
According to the New York Post's Page Six, a spokeswoman for Miranda said the model "wasn't able to be back in Australia to film this episode due to her busy international work schedule but is grateful to her parents, brother and extended family in Australia for their ongoing support and love. The Kerr family have a special and unique bond and I'm sure this intimate insight will be viewed fondly by all."
News of the feud comes as a surprise as Miranda posted a old picture of herself in bed with Ann and Therese on Instagram on December 5 with the caption: "Family love"
Miranda Kerr estranged from family
Miranda Kerr has reportedly been estranged from her family for "over a year."
The Australian supermodel, who split from Orlando Bloom in October after three years of marriage, cut off contact with her father, John, mother, Therese, brother, Matthew, and grandmother, Ann, following a bitter feud early last year.
The family exposed the cracks in their relationship with Miranda, who was unveiled as the new face of H&M this week, for the first time as they made an emotional public plea to the 30-year-old beauty to visit them with her three-year-old son, Flynn, in a new episode of the Australian docudrama series, 'Family Confidential,' set to air on the country's ABC1 channel on Tuesday (11.02.14).
Therese, who moved on from her role as the managing director of Miranda's Kora skincare range in February 2013 and used to speak to her every day, penned a "love letter" to her daughter on the show and claimed: "Miranda's life is so different now (and) she's surrounded by yes people all the time. It's so important for me to be real, to be true, to be who she needs me to be."
John also revealed that 'Pirates of the Caribbean' star Orlando was the one who informed them that he and Miranda split.
He said: "I remember him saying 'we're always going to be family' and that's how we'll treat Orlando, Miranda and Flynn. We're all family."
But he admitted he wished his daughter had never found fame, saying: "I wish she was just a normal, everyday girl, I really do."
According to the New York Post's Page Six, a spokeswoman for Miranda said the model "wasn't able to be back in Australia to film this episode due to her busy international work schedule but is grateful to her parents, brother and extended family in Australia for their ongoing support and love. The Kerr family have a special and unique bond and I'm sure this intimate insight will be viewed fondly by all."
News of the feud comes as a surprise as Miranda posted a old picture of herself in bed with Ann and Therese on Instagram on December 5 with the caption: "Family love"
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Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore were among the mourners at Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral in New York City today (07.02.14).
Approximately 400 of the late actor's friends and family members, including his mother, Marilyn O'Connor, his estranged partner Mimi O'Donnell and the couple's three children, Cooper, 10, Tallulah, seven, and Willa, five, gathered for the private service at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Manhattan.
An eyewitness told PEOPLE.com that Mimi, who reportedly kicked Philip out of their home a few months ago in an act of "tough love," arrived with their children in a black SUV and followed 10 pallbearers carrying the casket into the church at the stroke of noon.
'Amazing Grace' could be heard from inside the church as the casket was removed and placed in the hearse following the 90-minute ceremony.
Laura Linney, Justin Theroux, Anna Paquin, Ethan Hawke, Amy Adams, Ellen Burstyn, Spike Lee, Michelle Williams, Joaquin Phoenix, Louis C.K., Mary-Louise Parker, John Slattery, John C. Reilly, Jerry Stiller, Brian Dennehy, Marisa Tomei, director Joel Coen, Justin Long, Diane Sawyer, Mary-Kate Olsen and boyfriend Olivier Sarkozy were also spotted outside the church.
The Oscar-winning actor was found dead in his home in the city last Sunday (02.02.14) after an apparent heroin overdose.
The star of 'The Hunger Games' and 'Capote' reportedly fell off the wagon in 2012 after being sober for more than 20 years and he entered rehab in May 2013.
He was allegedly found with around 70 bags of heroin inside his apartment after Mimi sent his friend David Bar Katz over to check on him when he failed to show up to see their children.
A larger memorial service is in the works for later this month.
400 mourners attend Philip Seymour Hoffman’s funeral
Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Julianne Moore were among the mourners at Philip Seymour Hoffman's funeral in New York City today (07.02.14).
Approximately 400 of the late actor's friends and family members, including his mother, Marilyn O'Connor, his estranged partner Mimi O'Donnell and the couple's three children, Cooper, 10, Tallulah, seven, and Willa, five, gathered for the private service at St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church in Manhattan.
An eyewitness told PEOPLE.com that Mimi, who reportedly kicked Philip out of their home a few months ago in an act of "tough love," arrived with their children in a black SUV and followed 10 pallbearers carrying the casket into the church at the stroke of noon.
'Amazing Grace' could be heard from inside the church as the casket was removed and placed in the hearse following the 90-minute ceremony.
Laura Linney, Justin Theroux, Anna Paquin, Ethan Hawke, Amy Adams, Ellen Burstyn, Spike Lee, Michelle Williams, Joaquin Phoenix, Louis C.K., Mary-Louise Parker, John Slattery, John C. Reilly, Jerry Stiller, Brian Dennehy, Marisa Tomei, director Joel Coen, Justin Long, Diane Sawyer, Mary-Kate Olsen and boyfriend Olivier Sarkozy were also spotted outside the church.
The Oscar-winning actor was found dead in his home in the city last Sunday (02.02.14) after an apparent heroin overdose.
The star of 'The Hunger Games' and 'Capote' reportedly fell off the wagon in 2012 after being sober for more than 20 years and he entered rehab in May 2013.
He was allegedly found with around 70 bags of heroin inside his apartment after Mimi sent his friend David Bar Katz over to check on him when he failed to show up to see their children.
A larger memorial service is in the works for later this month.
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Justin Bieber is furious that he is being made the scapegoat for Selena Gomez's problems.
The 19-year-old star, who had an on/off romance with the brunette beauty until recently despite first being dumped by her in 2013 after two turbulent years together, reportedly laughed off suggestions he is a "bad influence" on the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker and told friends she has no one to blame but herself for her two-week stint in rehab last month.
A source told gossip website TMZ.com that Justin acknowledged he likes to party and smoke marijuana but allegedly claimed the former Disney star, 21, was very competitive and drank more alcohol than him when they went out together.
The Canadian star also believes Selena's parents, Ricardo Joel Gomez and Amanda Cornett, are behind rumours he is responsible for the emotional turmoil that caused her to seek help at a treatment facility in Arizona, because he thinks they hate him.
The insider said that Justin, who is now dating model Chantel Jeffries, is happy he is no longer with the 'Spring Breakers' actress because she is too high maintenance.
A source previously claimed Selena thinks her on/off boyfriend - dubbed "that crazy boy" - is responsible for her problems because of the "excesses" she was exposed to by being around the 'Beauty and a Beat' hitmaker and his friends.
Justin Bieber blames Selena Gomez’s parents
Justin Bieber is furious that he is being made the scapegoat for Selena Gomez's problems.
The 19-year-old star, who had an on/off romance with the brunette beauty until recently despite first being dumped by her in 2013 after two turbulent years together, reportedly laughed off suggestions he is a "bad influence" on the 'Come & Get It' hitmaker and told friends she has no one to blame but herself for her two-week stint in rehab last month.
A source told gossip website TMZ.com that Justin acknowledged he likes to party and smoke marijuana but allegedly claimed the former Disney star, 21, was very competitive and drank more alcohol than him when they went out together.
The Canadian star also believes Selena's parents, Ricardo Joel Gomez and Amanda Cornett, are behind rumours he is responsible for the emotional turmoil that caused her to seek help at a treatment facility in Arizona, because he thinks they hate him.
The insider said that Justin, who is now dating model Chantel Jeffries, is happy he is no longer with the 'Spring Breakers' actress because she is too high maintenance.
A source previously claimed Selena thinks her on/off boyfriend - dubbed "that crazy boy" - is responsible for her problems because of the "excesses" she was exposed to by being around the 'Beauty and a Beat' hitmaker and his friends.
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Amanda Bynes' parents are thrilled with her progress.
The 'Easy A' actress, who was discharged from treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in December after being sectioned for her erratic behaviour, is reportedly "very happy" to have re-established a relationship with her mother, Lynn, and father, Rick Bynes, but is eager to move out of their home in Thousand Oaks, California soon even though she is doing really well.
A source told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "Amanda is responding very well to the medication she is taking for schizophrenia. Rick and Lynn are absolutely thrilled with the progress she has made in such a short amount of time. She continues to see doctors several times a week."
The 27-year-old star, who previously expressed a desire to start her own clothing line, recently began taking a fashion design course in Orange County and is really enjoying the experience.
The insider said: "It's only one class, but it's enough to keep Amanda busy. When not in class or at the doctor, Amanda has been frequenting the gym. Her parent's have told friends they feel that they have their beloved daughter back for the first time in years."
Although she is getting on well with her family, whom she was previously estranged from, the actress wants to get her own place to live again soon.
But the insider said: "It's not likely she will be moving out of their house for at least the next several months."
Amanda Bynes wants to move out
Amanda Bynes' parents are thrilled with her progress.
The 'Easy A' actress, who was discharged from treatment for schizophrenia and bipolar disorder in December after being sectioned for her erratic behaviour, is reportedly "very happy" to have re-established a relationship with her mother, Lynn, and father, Rick Bynes, but is eager to move out of their home in Thousand Oaks, California soon even though she is doing really well.
A source told gossip website RadarOnline.com: "Amanda is responding very well to the medication she is taking for schizophrenia. Rick and Lynn are absolutely thrilled with the progress she has made in such a short amount of time. She continues to see doctors several times a week."
The 27-year-old star, who previously expressed a desire to start her own clothing line, recently began taking a fashion design course in Orange County and is really enjoying the experience.
The insider said: "It's only one class, but it's enough to keep Amanda busy. When not in class or at the doctor, Amanda has been frequenting the gym. Her parent's have told friends they feel that they have their beloved daughter back for the first time in years."
Although she is getting on well with her family, whom she was previously estranged from, the actress wants to get her own place to live again soon.
But the insider said: "It's not likely she will be moving out of their house for at least the next several months."
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Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith has challenged actor Will Ferrell to a "drum-off".
Fans often comment on how the pair bear more than a passing resemblance to each other and now drummer Chad has called Will out to see how good his musical skills are.
Earlier this week, Will made light of the similarity between him and Chad on a Reddit AMA session.
He wrote: "It has been acknowledged many times that myself and Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, share a resemblance to each other.
"A lot of people think that it's me playing for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But that would be an insult to Chad Smith. The truth of the matter is there is no Will Ferrell. Only Chad Smith."
Will added: "It was great to finally clear up the fact that I am Chad Smith."
The musician then followed it up by filming a video in which he challenges the actor to a drum-off.
He joked: "Stop impersonating me! In fact ... I need you ... Drum battle, me and you. I've seen you. I've seen your skills. You don't got 'em. Let's go."
Meanwhile, Chad is auctioning off the drum kit he played at the Super Bowl last week to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
It comes after it was revealed the band didn't plug their instruments at the NFL game.
Chad Smith challenges Will Ferrell to drum-off
Red Hot Chili Peppers' Chad Smith has challenged actor Will Ferrell to a "drum-off".
Fans often comment on how the pair bear more than a passing resemblance to each other and now drummer Chad has called Will out to see how good his musical skills are.
Earlier this week, Will made light of the similarity between him and Chad on a Reddit AMA session.
He wrote: "It has been acknowledged many times that myself and Chad Smith, drummer for the Red Hot Chili Peppers, share a resemblance to each other.
"A lot of people think that it's me playing for the Red Hot Chili Peppers. But that would be an insult to Chad Smith. The truth of the matter is there is no Will Ferrell. Only Chad Smith."
Will added: "It was great to finally clear up the fact that I am Chad Smith."
The musician then followed it up by filming a video in which he challenges the actor to a drum-off.
He joked: "Stop impersonating me! In fact ... I need you ... Drum battle, me and you. I've seen you. I've seen your skills. You don't got 'em. Let's go."
Meanwhile, Chad is auctioning off the drum kit he played at the Super Bowl last week to raise funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
It comes after it was revealed the band didn't plug their instruments at the NFL game.