Eva Longoria, Jose Antonio Baston tie the knot in Mexico

Eva Longoria, Jose Antonio Baston tie the knot in Mexico.

Eva Longoria, Jose Antonio Baston

This Desperate Housewife is a wife in real life once again.

Actress Eva Longoria wed her longtime beau Jose Antonio Baston in Mexico over the weekend, she announced Sunday on Instagram.

"In our garden, surrounded by a small gathering of people we love, Pepe and I tied the knot!" she captioned a photo of their wedding rings.

The former "Desperate Housewives" star and her new husband exchanged vows in front of approximately 80 guests, including David and Victoria Beckham, Mario Lopez, Ricky Martin and Melanie Griffith, People reports.

Shortly after Longoria made the announcment to her fans, Victoria Beckham gave fans their first glimpse at the bride's dazzling white wedding dress by posting her own Instagram photo from the big day.

"Congratulations @evalongoria," she captioned a snapshot of her and Longoria. "The smartest, most beautiful woman I have ever met.I feel honored to call you my friend X Such a wonderful day filled with Love."

The outdoor ceremony took place in Valle De Bravo, a lakeside town roughly 90 miles outside of Mexico City, according to the magazine.

"They married on an altar under lots of little lights," a source told People. "It was very romantic. Eva wore her hair down and smiled during the whole ceremony. He was in a gray suit."

The 40-year-old actress is hoping the third time's the charm in her search for marital bliss. She was previously married to soap opera star Tyler Christopher from 2002 to 2004 and NBA guard Tony Parker from 2007 to 2011.

Baston, who first stepped out with Longoria in 2013, popped the question last December during a trip to Dubai.

Longoria shared the exciting news at the time with an Instagram photo featuring her sparkling ring with the caption, "Ummmm so this happened....#Engaged."

Batson, 46, is the president of the world's largest Spanish speaking media conglomerate, Televisa.

The duo has kept their relationship mostly private over the years, but Longoria gushed over her then-boyfriend in one of her first interviews about him in 2014.

"I'm attracted to humor and intellect in a man," she told People. "Let me tell you, I'm very lucky in my life."

source: www.nydailynews.com

Pop Star Of The Millennium

Britney Spears Is The Pop Star Of The Millennium, With Or Without That Billboard Award.

Britney Spears taking selfie with fan. 

This year's Billboard Music Awards is honoring Britney Spears with the Billboard Millennium Award. The award, which "honors artists with exceptional achievements and influence in the music industry," has only been given to two other artists, Beyoncé (2011) and Whitney Houston (2012). But it sort of feels like an award that was meant for Spears, since her whole career seems to be so ingrained with millennial culture. This is the pop princess that anyone under the age of 35 grew up with, watching her hit the highest of highs and the lowest of lows, only to regain her crown.
Spears changed the way we saw pop music, starting with her first single, 1998's "...Baby One More Time," which capped off the last millennium by going 14 times platinum in the U.S. alone. She's a pop icon, not just here in the States — where she's reportedly sold over 70 million albums, singles, and songs — but across the world. Amidst the boy band explosion of the late '90s, early '00s, Spears was the girl who managed to break into the boys club and give young adults who weren't girls, but not yet women, a voice. Even more important, she was the girl to show that there was power in that voice.
Spears may have been even a little ahead of her time with the message in some of her songs. Listening to her 2001 track "Overprotected" now seems to get at the way that other people seem to have way too much control over the bodies and minds of younger girls. But, back then, that message was overlooked, and this was just a catchy song. Perhaps because, back then, her youth caused us to underestimate her. But now it's clear that the pop music we know now wouldn't exist without Spears, which is reinforced by MTV, who wrote in their biography of the singer that, "Spears didn't just become a star — she was a bona fide pop phenomenon."
Admit it, we all have a favorite Britney, whether it's her in that red spandex suit declaring "Oops, I Did It Again" or her touching, haunting ballad "Everytime," which told the story of a woman looking for forgiveness. One thing for sure is that Spears' musical canon has become as American as apple pie.
And so has her struggle. Spears has become known for her much publicized downs as much as her ups. She was a product of the pop machine, posing seductively on Rolling Stone only later to be on the cover of every tabloid magazine with a bald head and an umbrella in hand. She became a cautionary tale of what could happen when you lose control of everything, with a 2008 Rolling Stone cover story even being titled "The Tragedy of Britney Spears" and featuring such quotes as, "She's the perfect celebrity for America in decline: Like President Bush, she just doesn't give a f*ck, but at least we won't have to clean up after her mess for the rest of our lives."
But, love her or hate her, Spears' story is not a cautionary one. Instead, it's a story of redemption that's still being written. She would be back, making the same kind of music she always had and likely always will. (In fact, she is gearing up to release her new single, "Make Me (Oooh)" any day now.) She's pop music's greatest phoenix, rising from the ashes to thrive again. In fact, David Hoenemeyer, regional president of Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, said of Spears' Las Vegas residency, "When we first announced [the show] two years ago, we were certain that Britney’s residency would revolutionize the entertainment landscape in Las Vegas... And [we] are thrilled at how successful the show has been.”
Spears' music has come to define our own milestones. Each one of her eight studio albums coming out at a different time in our own millennial lives, bringing back memories. She's the biggest pop star because her, and her music, define this new millennium. Spears at once makes us nostalgic for the past and hopeful for the future. We see ourselves in her. We know, that like Spears, we better work, and then work some more, if we want to be remembered at all. And Spears? Well, she's impossible to forget — and this Millennium Award is an amazing reflection of that.


source: www.bustle.com

NICK MENZA Dies At 51

Former MEGADETH Drummer NICK MENZA Dies At 51.

Nick Menza

Former MEGADETH drummer Nick Menza passed away Saturday night (May 21) while performing with the band OHM: at The Baked Potato in Studio City, California. He was 51 years old.

Nick collapsed during the third song of OHM:'s set. Earliest reports indicate he suffered a massive heart attack and was pronounced dead upon arrival at hospital. No other details are being released at this time.


One person who was present at The Baked Potato last night told BLABBERMOUTH.NET: "It appeared to be a seizure but [Nick] stopped breathing. Two patrons took over and began CPR until EMS arrived. EMS worked on him for 25-plus minutes, including adrenaline shots, three shocks and non-stop compressions."

OHM:'s manager Steve Bauer told CNN: "The group's bassist texted me last night after it happened. We are all still in shock."

Nick's biographer and friend J. Marshall Craig said: "We ask for prayers for Nick's family, his family, and especially his two sons and their mother, Teri.

"He just spent nearly two weeks with the boys in the Pacific Northwest and was absolutely glowing. He was scheduled to fly to my home in Cape Cod tomorrow so that we could finish the comic-book version of the book we wrote on his life, 'MenzaLife', both of which were slated for release late next month. This morning we are all too numb to think about anything but Nick's family.”

Nick's manager Robert Bolger said: "Along with your prayers and wonderful thoughts and memories of this incredible man and musician, we ask that fans respect his family’s need for privacy at this absolutely tragic time."

Menza's friend Allen Hall wrote on Facebook: "We lost an amazing talent and fantastic person yesterday. Nick Menza was the nicest and most sincere guy you should ever hope to meet.

"He would take the shirt off his back to help you if you needed it. He had a passion for artwork, not just metal music.

"Nick, you were taken too soon, it must have been a mistake, the world was a better place with you in it. I will miss you dearly my friend."

MEGADETH mainman Dave Mustaine tweeted: "Tell me this isn't true. I woke at 4am to hear Nick Menza passed away on May 21 playing his drums with Ohm at the Baked Potato. #nickmenzarip."

Mustaine's son, Justis, also paid tribute to Nick on Twitter, saying: "Rest in peace Nick Menza."

A Facebook post from The Baked Potato stated simply: "RIP Nick Menza."

MEGADETH bassist David Ellefson wrote on Facebook: "Condolences to the Nick Menza family and friends. We have lost a gentle giant... A true artist and friend to us all."

Former MEGADETH guitarist Marty Friedman said in a Facebook post: "We all know the great and unique drummer that Nick Menza was, but he was also a trustworthy friend, a hilarious bandmate, as well as a very loving dad. I'm beyond sad. [I] did not see this coming at all. RIP brother."

Ex-MEGADETH guitarist Glen Drover said: "I'm super shocked after reading the news about Nick last night. As some of you know, it was me, Nick, Dave [Mustaine], and Jimmy Macdonough in 2004, who became the first lineup of MEGADETH after the original breakup in 2001. Although it was short lived (with my brother Shawn taking over for Nick), it was nice playing and getting to know him a little for that very brief period. He seemed like a good guy. Very quiet, and what I remember most is that when he played drums, he used ride cymbals for his crashes. For those who don’t know, it's very, very loud!!!!! But it's okay; I still have some of my hearing intact. Ha."

Menza joined MEGADETH for the 1989 recording "Rust In Peace" and for the next nine years became associated with the band's "classic" and most profitable era.

He claimed in a 2015 interview that the attempted reunion of the "Rust In Peace" lineup failed to materialize because Dave Mustaine "didn't wanna show me any love at all."

The drummer said that he was approached by Mustaine and bassist David Ellefson to replace Shawn Drover at the end of 2014, and that he had started working out new tracks with the band. But the plan collapsed after he was offered a contract he described as "very unfair."

In addition to Menza, OHM: featured another ex-MEGADETH member, guitarist Chris Poland.

Menza joined OHM: last year after the passing of the band's previous drummer, David Eagle, who suffered a heart attack and had open-heart surgery in May 2015.

Last week, it was announced that Nick would unveil an art collection crafted from the new medium of "rhythm-on-canvas" on June 16.

Menza had been working with art team and publisher SceneFour on the collection titled "Rhythm Hits The Wall".

source:  www.blabbermouth.net

Chewbacca Mom

Meet Your New Wookiee Queen Of Viral Video: 'Chewbacca Mom'

Here she is, in full Chewbacca glory, laughing to the point of full-on weeping.

On Thursday, Candace Payne livestreamed a video on Facebook. It was simple, short — a one-cut number that showed her trying out a toy she'd just bought from a local department store. Pretty standard, right?

Well, by Saturday that little video had been viewed more than 105 million times ... and counting. It has already beaten Buzzfeed for the most-watched Facebook Live video of all time.

If you somehow haven't seen it yet yourself, go ahead now. We'll wait.

The Star Wars fan had just bought the talking wookiee mask — as in, Chewbacca — on store credit after making a few returns. Of course, it takes a little while to even make out the fact that the mask talks, because Payne could not hold it together. Frankly, much of the video is simply Payne laughing hysterically at what she clearly thinks is the funniest thing she has ever seen.

And by the end, it's difficult to disagree. NPR's Rachel Martin said she was "literally weeping, she was laughing so hard" herself when she watched the video.

So, Martin decided to catch up with Payne, calling her at her home outside Dallas on Friday afternoon.

"I didn't expect to laugh that hard," Payne told her. "But I was looking at the phone videotaping it. I didn't think that Chewbacca would look so happy!"

And she didn't expect the prodigious response to her video, either.

"Oh my goodness, I'm reeling. I don't know what to do. I'm like, 'Jesus, take the wheel!' " she says. She says she's already gotten messages from people hoping to license the video and manage its distribution, aiming to drum up revenue from it. "That's kind of where I'm negotiating that right now."

Still, she hasn't escaped the sense that all of this hubbub is, well, just a little bit crazy. "I'm like, y'all, come on."

That said, she says something serious and lovely has come of her funny little video.

"I've had some people — they've sent me private messages, and they'll just say stuff like, 'Man, I've been battling depression. So-and-so passed away, and I hadn't laughed since they died and this video made me laugh again,' " she says.

"I couldn't ask for more. It's just awesome."

source: www.npr.org

Katie Holmes alone & pregnant.

Katie Holmes alone & pregnant.

Katie Holmes

Jamie wanted to wait until everyone had a chance to “settle into life with a new baby”.

Katie Holmes has been left devastated and alone after Jaime Foxx refused to get married. The actress who is pregnant with Jamie’s child, wanted to get married at the earliest, while Jamie wanted to wait and get married only after the baby arrives.

According to report in OK! magazine, a source claims Katie was quite upbeat about the wedding and was even excitedly planning for it. Also, Katie’s daughter, Suri, and Jamie’s youngest daughter, Annalise, were said to be looking forward to becoming sisters.

Furthermore, the source claimed Katie is about four months pregnant, which freaked Jamie out who felt things were moving too fast. He wanted to wait until everyone had a chance to “settle into life with a new baby”. This apparently irked Katie, who told Jamie to call off the wedding.

source: www.deccanchronicle.com

Calvin Harris Injured in Car Accident

Calvin Harris Injured in Car Accident, Show Canceled.

Calvin Harris.

Calvin Harris is recovering after being injured in a car crash in Los Angeles Friday, which has prompted him to cancel an upcoming gig in Las Vegas.

A police spokesperson told E! News a teenage female driver driving several people in a Volkswagen Bug on a narrow canyon road crossed over the center divider and crashed into an SUV carrying the 32-year-old Scottish DJ. Harris suffered a cut to the nose and was transported to a local hospital and released, the spokesperson said. The female driver was ejected, as she was not wearing her seat belt, and was treated for a broken pelvis. It is unclear if anyone else was injured in the crash.

A message about the accident was posted early Saturday on Harris' Facebook page. The DJ himself and his girlfriend, singer Taylor Swift , have not commented.

"Adam's transport was involved in a collision this evening on the way to the airport," the post read. "As a result he will be unable to perform at Omnia tonight. He has been examined by doctors and told to rest for a few days. - Calvin HQ."

Harris was set to perform Saturday night at the OMNIA Nightclub at Caesar's Palace in Las Vegas, where he has performed many times. He still has shows scheduled to take place at the club on May 27 and June 3.

Many concerned fans wrote supportive messages for Harris.

"Wishing you a SWIFT recovery," one person said.


Source: www.eonline.com

Selena Gomez Thrilled With Ariana Grande’s Statement

Selena Gomez Thrilled With Ariana Grande’s Statement: She’s More Than Justin Bieber’s Ex.

  

Ariana Grande

Ariana Grande was so sweet to tell the world that there was more to Selena Gomez than being Justin Bieber’s ex, and now HollywoodLife.com can EXCLUSIVELY reveal how Sel reacted to Ari’s sweet words.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez, 23, has a newfound friend in the sweet Ariana Grande, 22. After the “Dangerous Woman” singer stood up for her, declaring that there was so much more to her than being 22-year-old Justin Bieber‘s ex, Selena was so flattered.

“Selena was very flattered with what Ariana had to say,” a source close to the singer tells HollywoodLife.com EXCLUSIVELY. Of course she was flattered, Ariana showed real girl power by having Selena’s back! “Even though they aren’t super close, she appreciates her support.” So sweet.
Selena truly feels that what Ariana said was really important, but not just in her case. “Selena thinks the point Ariana was trying to make applies to women every where,” our source also shared. “She thought her interview was classy and that Ariana herself is a class act.”

Is there a new girl-mance on the horizon here? Is girl-mance even a thing? Maybe Selena and Ariana can form their very own squad… that is, of course, if queen squad leader Taylor Swift doesn’t mind!

Ariana’s support could not have come at a better time, either. Selena is currently at the center of a massive scandal, in which many were left speculating whether or not she hooked up with Katy Perry‘s boyfriend, Orlando Bloom, after getting hands-y in a Las Vegas nightclub recently.

Even though things have cooled down a bit since Katy and Orlando showed a united, non-scandalous front together at the Cannes Film Festival, there is still a lot of side-eyeing going on when it comes to his hang out session with Selena. After all, there was that super sketchy video of the two leaving the nightclub together… eek!

Source: www.hollywoodlife.com