porno

After grossing approximately $7 million dollars in midnight screenings alone, Twilight went on to gross $35 million dollars in just its opening day yesterday (the movie only cost $37 million to make). At the rate that the movie is making money this weekend (the estimation is that it could make somewhere in the area of $75 million over Friday, Saturday and Sunday), it is deffo on track to not only be the #1 movie at the box office but is sure to make enough money to ensure that the sequel, New Moon, can be made. As a result of all this money-making at the box office, the movie studio sent out a Thank You letter to fans which, supposedly, comes from principal stars Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson themselves:

Bigger than the latest Indiana Jones. Bigger than the biggest James Bond. That’s how big Twilight was yesterday. The $37 million vampire flick, expected to have a killer opening day, had a monster opening day, grossing an estimated $35 million, Exhibitor Relations reported. One-fifth of that gross, or $7 million, came from Friday midnight screenings. The box-office tracking firm said a $75 million Friday-Sunday gross was now a possibility. Going into Friday, $60 million was considered the movie’s best-case scenario. When the counting’s done, Twilight’s Friday take may rank as the 14th or 15th biggest opener of all time, having surpassed the debuts of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull ($25 million) and Quantum of Solace ($27 million), to name two recent blockbusters.

Oh yeah, this is pretty much what I expected. Despite the negativity and some bad reviews, I was fairly confident that the rabid Twilighters out there would ensure that this movie enjoyed a boffo weekend at the box office. Did anyone really doubt that New Moon would be made? C’mon, now. Alls I know is that the Twilight Saga franchise has officially gotten underway. There will be loads of tween vampy angst to be had in movie theaters for years to come. You have been warned.

So … how much of this weekend’s box office take do y’all think will be repeat business? Have any of y’all seen (or plan to see) the movie more than once this weekend?

[Source]

Jennifer Aniston is featured on the cover and in the pages of the newest issue of The New York Times Magazine wherein she talks about … well, a lot of things. Here is Jen’s coverphoto and a portion of her fairly lengthy interview:

Q: What was the first television show you remember watching?

A: Oh, God — “The New Zoo Revue”? Or maybe “Land of the Lost?” No — it was that guy . . . Captain Kangaroo. He was on the porch with Mr. Green Jeans. Have I just dated myself?

Q: When did you first appear on a screen?

A: My dad became a soap opera actor, and I was an extra in a skating rink scene on the soap. I didn’t audition. It was nepotism all the way.

Q: Did you dream of being in big-screen movies rather than on television?

A: No. Never. As I grew up, there was “Mary Tyler Moore” and “Rhoda.” TV seemed cool.

Q: Did you make a lot of pilots before “Friends”?

A: Oh, yes — I have my sitcom graveyard. Before I even moved to L.A., I was cast in a show called “Malloy.” I played the spoiled little sister of the lead character. “Malloy” lasted six episodes. And then I was cast as Jeanie Bueller, the bratty sister in the TV version of “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” That lasted almost a season.

Q: You’re lucky that the show that was successful — “Friends” — was the one that should have been. You could have been Jeanie Bueller forever.

A: That would have been the worst. When you accept a role in a pilot, you automatically sign up for five years. You think it’s scary to walk down the aisle? Try signing a five-year contract for a show you may not want to be part of down the road. That’s why “Friends” was so great. During the first week of shooting, I thought, I’ll be heartbroken if this doesn’t continue. It was the first time I felt like part of the cool kids.

Q: If “Friends” comes on when you’re home, will you watch?

A: I have. There are times I don’t even remember that particular show. This is horrible to say, but there are times when I laugh my rear end off. And I get in debates with people who are over and say, “ ‘Friends’ is not my thing.” Excuse you!

Q: During the huge success of “Friends,” were you anxious to parlay your popularity into movies?

A: I thought I’d never get movies. Then they started to think I could play the girl in the big Jim Carrey and Ben Stiller movies.

Q: And now you’re with Owen Wilson in “Marley & Me.” Did you read the book?

A: I was given the book four times. I just didn’t want to read a book about a dog. When they sent me the script, I thought, I’ll just start it and see, and all of a sudden I was in tears. We worked really hard to make it not just about a dog.

Q: Your other film, which is out in February, “She’s Just Not That Into You,” is based on a line from a “Sex and the City” episode — a move from one screen to another.

A: I wish it was “She’s Just Not That Into You”! Unfortunately, it’s “ He’s Just Not That Into You.” The other would be more empowering.

Q: Another screen that has gained in prominence since “Friends” is the computer screen. Has Internet stardom become oppressive to you?

A: Here’s where I luck out: I’m really computer illiterate. When I see people on their BlackBerrys, working them like some girls work a hair dryer, I’m just stunned. People have sent me clips from FunnyOrDie.com or YouTube, but I never seek it out. I did love that little girl in the Will Ferrell landlord clip on FunnyOrDie, but I’m content with just checking my e-mail.

Q: What about something like Facebook?

A: It’s not for me. I’d be opening myself up too much. I don’t want to sound like a complete innocent — I’ve looked at things, of course. But it’s such spewing. If I look at it, I’ll be affected. It’s like dancing with the devil. But I have spent hours on FirstDibs.com, looking at furniture. And I like to play Scrabble. And poker. I discovered Wii this weekend. I’m a late bloomer.

Q: How much do you hate cameras on phones?

A: My favorite move is when people pretend that they’re on the phone and they kind of dial and take the picture at the same time. You hope they’re doing it for themselves — that they’re not thinking, I’m going to dine out on you.

Q: Do you think “Friends” would be as successful if it went on the air now?

A: Hard to tell — that was a different time. Now TV has too much to do with celebrity. We have reality television, where people try to become celebrities and celebrities dancing and past celebrities trying to be celebrities again. I thank God for shows like “30 Rock.”

Q: Was it nice to be back on the small screen?

A: The whole experience felt like fate. I was flying into New York and I thought, I want to work in New York again. The next day they called and asked if I wanted to do an episode of “30 Rock,” which tapes in New York. And it was so much fun. So I guess, with screens, like everything else, size doesn’t matter.

Hmmm … she does tend to come off very charming in press interviews, doesn’t she? I have such a hard time understanding how people choose to shun technology but I suppose a celebrity, who is constantly being filmed and/or bombarded with everything at such a fast pace, might like the idea of cutting themselves off from any and everything every once-in-a-while. I can, somehow, see Jennifer Aniston playing on the Wii tho. After the jump, checkout two more photos of Jen from this issue of The New York Times Magazine …

As I mentioned earlier today, my friends and I were invited to attend the opening event for the Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge at the LA Live complex in downtown LA last night and altho we weren’t able to get our bowling on, we were able to have a pretty fun time nonetheless. Here are a few pics from last night’s fête:

We had heard that Leonardo DiCaprio was in the hiz but I honestly didn’t believe it. I couldn’t imagine why the normally camera-shy celeb would want to come out to a bowling party … but there he was. Darion accidentally took a pic of Leo when he snapped a crowd shot. We should’ve known that someone important was in the crowd when the 2 bodyguards pounced on him to tell him NO PICTURES! At least he got a good pic for his trubs. We had a nice time chillin’ last night … we were seated on some comfy couches between Paris Hilton‘s lane and The Hills peeps’ lane. Sadly, there was no rumble between the two.

I have no plans for ce soir … I’m gonna keep things as chill as I can. It’s been a lazy day already thus far :)

• According to sources, Madonna is “not heartbroken” and is “handling [her divorce] well”.
• Britney Spears makes a court visit ahead of making her tour plans.
• Nicollette Sheridan has got a new man in her life.
• Kanye West is set to debut his new album on My Space.
• John McCain fights back after being sued by Jackson Browne.
• Janet Jackson‘s wardrobe malfunction goes to the Supreme Court.
• Scarlett Johansson is 24, Mariel Hemingway is 47 and Jamie Lee Curtis is 50 years old today. Click HERE to see who else is celebrating a birthday today.
• SAG to strike?

Here is this week’s batch of photos sent in by Pink is the new Blog readers –Monica from Detroit Rock City sends in a pic of her new tattoo that she just had done based on a design of a vintage t-shirt that belonged to her mother — Kelly sends in a pic from her participation in this year’s Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3 Day reppin’ her team called Peace, Love & Jugs … Kelly and her team walked 60 miles in 3 days with about 3200 other people in and around Dallas, TX in honor of her mother who is a breast cancer survivor — Melissa and her girlfriend Griselda send in a pic from the National Day of Protest for Marriage Equality in San Diego which took place last weekend — Jason sends in a pic from the Spice Market Buffet at the Planet Hollywood Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV … he assures me that this buffet is THE best in Vegas — Nikki sends in a pic of her cockatiel Desmond (named in honor of the character on Lost) showing how much he loves to read Pink is the new Blog — Julia, who is studying abroad in Paris, France this semester, sends in a pic with some friends at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, Italy (where she vacayed on Fall break) where they just so happened to run into Mark Wahlberg:

Thank you all so much for your fun photos. It always means so much to me that all y’all Pink readers continue to send in photos of your fun celebrations and achievements. I always look forward to having photos like these reach my inbox, so please keep ‘em coming!! Again, thank you all for another fun weekly batch of PITNB reader pics :)

Celebs of varying types and stature made their way out to the opening night party for Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge at the LA Live complex in downtown Los Angeles, CA last night for a little bowling fun … and my friends and I were fortunate enough to be able to attend as well. Here are a few pics of some of the celebs who came out to the newly constructed LA Live entertainment complex in downtown LA for the opening night shindig at the brand, spanking new Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge:

Lauren LC Conrad and Lauren Lo Bosworth were on hand at the event last night along with The Hills co-stars Stephanie Pratt and Frankie Delgado. The crew had their MTV cameras with them and they were filming but it remains to be seen if any of the footage will make it on to the show. Avril Lavigne and her hubby Deryck Whibley came out to bowl a few games as did Nicky Hilton and her siblings … Paris and Baron also came out for the event last night (tho they were not photographed). My friends (Steph, Alek, Darion) and I came out to enjoy some of the fun and we had a blast. Because the party was so packed (and Amanda Bynes and her friends were hogging our bowling lane) we didn’t get to play but we did get to eat and drink to our hearts’ content. The Lucky Strike Lanes & Lounge at LA Live is phat, y’all … we’ve already decided to gather as many of our peeps for a little bowling fun there when the venue opens for biz in a couple of weeks.

It occurred to me that last night’s fun was the second time in one week’s time that I spent at a bowling alley. I wonder if the fates are trying to tell me something.

[Photo credit: Michael Williams]

Travis Barker, who (along with DJ Adam ‘AM’ Goldstein) survived a fatal plane crash last September, has just launched a lawsuit against the parties that he blames for the crash. Filing paperwork L.A. County Superior Court, Barker‘s lawsuit (which was joined by the mother of Charles ‘Che’ Still — one of the victims who died in the crash) is suing for “pain and suffering, mental anguish, psychological and emotional distress and disfigurement and pre-impact fear of death and burning”:

Travis Barker is suing Bombardier Inc., Clay Lacy Aviation and Goodyear Tire and Rubber in connection with the plane crash that severely injured him and killed two of his friends. The suit, filed in L.A. County Superior Court, was filed by Barker and the mother of Charles “Che” Still, Travis’ bodyguard who died in the crash. In the lawsuit, Travis and Thelma Martin Still claim “one or more of the tires failed leaving tire debris and portions of airplane components along the 8,600 foot runway” ultimately causing the Learjet to crash. The suit alleges a “negligent attempt to abort the takeoff.” The suit continues, “The pilot’s decision was a breach of their duty owed to the passengers onboard and was a substantial factor in causing the crash and resultant injuries and deaths.” The suit also alleges the plane was “defective,” as were component parts including the tires. The suit goes on, “It’s landing gear, tires, wheels, brakes, reverse thrust system, squat switches and component parts were not airworthy.” A rep for Clay Lacy just told TMZ, “We are surprised about the lawsuit and concerned and knowledgeable about the accident. We are sympathetic for the victims but we want to emphasize we were not operating this airplane. This was not our airplane. We merely assisted the parties in chartering this aircraft with another company. We simply booked it for them.”

People magazine has more information on the language included in the suit:

The L.A. Superior Court lawsuit, also filed Friday by the mother of Barker’s bodyguard, Charles “Che” Still, who died in the crash, alleges the pilots “negligently decided to abort” the takeoff when the Learjet’s tires failed in September at an airport in Columbia, S.C. “The pilots were either poorly trained and/or failed to follow their training,” the suit says. “The pilots’ decision was a breach of their duty owed to the passengers onboard and was a substantial factor in causing the crash and resultant injuries and deaths” … Federal aviation officials are focusing on bare tires and debris on the runway as the causes of the crash. The National Transportation Safety Board says the wheels had very little rubber remaining and its brakes were severely damaged. The lawsuit names as defendants Clay Lacy Aviation, Global Executive Aviation, Inter Travel and Services, Goodyear Tire and Rubber and Bombardier Inc.

I suppose this legal action was to be expected. After the healing comes the retribution. I wholeheartedly agree that the parties at fault have to be held responsible for causing the deaths of four people. I understand that suits like this also go a long way in helping with the healing process of accident victims who survive traumatic experiences like this. I cannot for the life of me imagine what it must feel like to deal with any of this tragedy … my only hope is that Travis, AM and the family members of those lost in the accident will, one day, be able to finally put this whole incident behind them. It remains to be seen if this lawsuit will help bring closure but it’s prolly a very good place to start.

[Source, Source]

Lindsay Lohan, Mischa Barton, Mary-Kate Olsen and about 1,997 other celebs made their way out to Dubai, United Arab Emirates for the official launch extravaganza for the new £1 billion luxury resort the Atlantis Palm on Palm Jumeirah Island earlier this week. The party itself cost £20 million and it really showed. Here are a few pics of some of the red carpet arrivals from the Atlantis Palm launch party and some deets on the party itself:

The credit crunch may be biting … but there was little sign of parsimony in Dubai [Thursday] night. The world’s rich and famous gathered for the most expensive private party ever thrown – costing some £20 million – to open Atlantis Palm Jumeirah, a £1 billion resort on a man-made island shaped like a palm tree in the Persian Gulf. Two thousand film stars, popstars, supermodels and billionaires were flown in from around the world for the all-expenses paid one-night party with many of them staying for four days. The highlight last night was a one-off gig by Kylie Minogue and her 113-strong dance troupe on the beach. Apart from getting a free holiday, Miss Minogue was also paid £1.5million for a 10-song 45-minute medley of her hits – which works out at some £33,333 a minute …

The gig was followed at midnight local time by a 1million-rocket firework display with 100 computer-guided rockets costing £7million which was seven times bigger than the largest display to date – for the Beijing Olympics …

They were no ordinary fireworks of course – each one being a radio-controlled 27-inch shell with an on-board microcomputer to direct its flight. The display, which was visible from space, was also filmed by a squadron of helicopters hovering at 12,000ft and beamed on giant TV HD screens on the beach. Miss Minogue, 40, arrived at the lavish party dressed in a pink and black floral chiffon gown with flowing train and her blonde hair in a curly short hairdo. Speaking on Sky News, just two hours before she was due to go on stage, an excited Kylie said: “It’s staggering. I guess more is more here and they have done a great job. My room’s very nice. It’s a different set list to the tour I’m doing at the moment. It’s an edited show especially for tonight.” The 40-year-old star remained tight-lipped about how much she was earning for her set, she said: “I can’t tell you how much pocket money I get, it goes straight in my piggy bank.” Speaking about the hotel’s potential, she added: “I think there’s a lot of people who love this kind of thing you get sun and everything you could wish for. My crew and dancers have been having a great time.” Guests included filmstars such as Robert De Niro, Charlize Theron, Denzil Washington, Mischa Barton and Lindsay Lohan, supermodels Agyness Deyn, Petra Nemcova and Yasmin Le Bon, musicans Janet Jackson, Lily Allen and Shirley Bassey, sports legends like Michael Jordan and Boris Becker and some local royalty – the Royal Family of Dubai … Oprah Winfrey bagged the most exclusive £25,000-a-night suite high up on a bridge suspended between the resort’s two towers. Yet when she pulled out, the scramble for the suite was eventually won a man many Britons may have never heard of – Shahrukh Khan – who is apparently the ‘Tom Cruise of Bollywood’ and as such the most famous filmstar in Middle East. Robert De Niro – a partner in the Nobu restaurant chain which has a site in the resort – had to make do with a £15,000 presidential suite. That left filmstars Lindsay Lohan and Charlize Theron with £10,000 a night Lost Chambers suites submerged alongside one of the world’s largest aquariums in the depths of the Atlantis resort, each with a truly jaw-dropping bedroom view of 65,000 sharks, rays and fish. No one paid for an air ticket to get there. The travel bill alone was estimated to be £3 million. Yesterday, the starry crowd spent the day riding camels, stroking dolphins and trying out the resort’s giant waterpark. A cocktail reception last night was followed by dinner on the beach, Miss Minogue’s show and they the fireworks. Though Dubai is mainly a ‘dry’ country, there was not much evidence of that at the soiree with some 1,000 bottles of Veuvre Cliquot champagne being thrown back. All of that drink was presumably needed to wash down the 1.7 metric tonnes of lobster that was eaten, 4,000 oysters, 3,000 kilos of smoked salmon and 5,000 portions of the best sushi – all prepared by 500 chefs and served by 1,000 waiters.

Ye gods! Talk about excess. It never ceases to amaze me how economic strain can take its toll on so many people thruout the world and, yet, celebs never seem to feel the pinch. Forget the millions of starving and dying people suffering each and every day, the rich and powerful live extravagant lives that most people can’t even dream of. It really sounds like a spectacular event but the amount of excess is pretty staggering. I’m not hating, I’m just … boggled. Yeah.

[Source]

NoDoubt.com has been updated with a new black & white promo pic of the newly “reformed” band, an animated image displaying an iChat discussion regarding recording schedules — and talk of a tour — between the band members and a link to their official forum with the heading Band Tour Chat:

It really looks like the band is getting ready to make an announcement of some sort. I understand that No Doubt is planning to release their new album in 2009 … might there be a tour to go along with the album’s release? At this point, the band isn’t give any concrete information at all … just these hints. I suspect ND may play with us a bit longer until they make their announcement — whatever it may be.

[Source]

BritneySpears.com has been updated with new promo pics of our dear Britney Spears lookin’ about as amazing as she ever has before. Now, I realize that the photos have been retouched and airbrushed to perfection but one thing that folks cannot deny is that Brit Brit has been lookin’ real smokin’ in the past few months. As much as I don’t really care for the circus-themed photos that have been released thus far, I really do love the cleaner new batch of promo photos that have just been released on her official site:

Her body is bangin’ … these pics are really hot. But they are only a couple of the new promo photos that have made their way to the Internets this week. After the jump, check out a different batch of new promo pics …