April 13, 2015

J.J. Abrams buys rights to Martin Luther King Jr. book

The "Star Wars" director has teamed up with Warner Bros. TV to buy rights to Tavis Smiley’s 2014 book, “Death of a King.”

John Legend to host civil rights panel for Politico

Chrissy Teigen and Ava DuVernay will attend the event which takes place the night before the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.

Chelsea mingles with foodies while Hillary eats Chipotle in Iowa

While Hillary Clinton is busy on the campaign trail, Chelsea attended the Edible Schoolyard NYC benefit Monday night on Wall Street.

Pistons player Cartier Martin caught up in paternity suit

The Detroit Piston is involved in a legal baby battle with ex-girlfriend Andrea Perez — who claims she’s been abandoned by him since giving birth to the twin girls she...

Taraji P. Henson parties with 'SNL' cast after hosting the show

Kenan Thompson, Billy Crystal, Gayle King, Lee Daniels and Jay Pharoah were all celebrating with the "Empire" star into the early hours of Sunday.

Alex Gibney urges IRS to repeal Scientology’s tax exemption

The "Going Clear" director asks for “a proper criminal investigation” or “congressional subcommittee” to yank the religion’s tax-exempt status.

Tribeca director welcomes baby days before fest's opening night

Genna went into labor a week early and gave birth to a baby girl on Monday, weighing in at 7 pounds, 15 ounces.

Bobby Flay asks court to uphold prenup

Under the terms of the prenup signed before their wedding, Flay is required to pay Stephanie March $5,000 a month, but she's challenging it.

Did Justin Bieber get kicked out of Coachella?

The 21-year-old reportedly was put in a chokehold by security before getting kicked out of the California music festival.

Ireland Baldwin checks herself into rehab

"I need to overcome everything that I had been through and rid myself of all the pain I locked away in unreachable places,” she tweeted.

How Anne Hathaway prepared to play a fighter pilot

"Investigating, learning, talking to pilots. She visited fighter bases," director Julie Taymor said of Hathaway's preparations for the one-woman show "Grounded."

Bill Clinton deputy misbehaves on social media

Jon Davidson uses social media to post photos from around the world — including one mocking transsexual Amanda Lepore — that his boss might find inappropriate . . . if...

Miami 'Housewife' writes close to home with new novel

In the book, Lea Black is socialite Leigh White, who is planning what she hopes will be the best charity ball in Miami history while coping with the hysterics of her friends...

Again?! SJP finds pay stub on the streets of NYC

Just six months after stumbling upon a $4,700 check on the streets of Manhattan, the actress just happened to find someone's pay stub.

Man run over by Suge Knight says he won't 'snitch'

"I will not be used to send Suge Knight to prison," said Cle "Bone" Sloan, an adviser on the upcoming film "Straight Outta Compton."

Stars at Coachella

See which celebs are partying at the desert music festival this year.

Tim McGraw to headline Sandy Hook benefit concert

McGraw is slated to perform this summer and dedicate the proceeds to an organization aimed at protecting children from gun violence.

Kendall Jenner and Justin Bieber's cozy Coachella

The reality star-turned-model and pop star were nearly inseparable during the first weekend of the annual music festival.

Pink fires back at fat shamers: 'I feel beautiful'

The body-confident pop star has lashed out at Twitter bullies who ridiculed her curves.

John Legend launches effort to stop the lockups

Legend will perform at an Austin, Texas prison on Thursday as well as join a large press conference with state legislators.

North West baptized in Israel

North was baptized at the Saint James Cathedral in Jerusalem on Monday afternoon.

George and Amal go to the dogs and more star snaps of the day

George and Amal Clooney walk their pooches, Jodie Foster can't believe it, Katy Perry parties at Coachella, Mario Lopez shows off his abs and more.

Tyler, The Creator disses Kendall Jenner: 'F--k you!'

After the show, Tyler, The Creator took to Twitter to smooth things over.

Drake appears horrified after Madonna makeout session

Madonna planted a big kiss on Drake after performing "Hung Up" and "Human Nature."

Bobby Flay and Stephanie March's split gets ugly

Flay reportedly sent March $5,000 for "support," as per their prenup, which she returned.

David Arquette marries Christina McLarty

The couple, who got engaged last summer, exchanged vows in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Ryan Reynolds hit by car in Vancouver

The movie star was walking through a parking garage when a paparazzi photographer struck him.

Lena Dunham backs Hillary for president

Dunham also posted a picture of herself with Barack and Michelle Obama on Instagram.

Friends and clients gather for Dr. Brandt's funeral

Around 200 guests gathered at Temple Israel in Miami on Sunday morning.

J.K. Rowling apologizes for saying John Oliver looks like Harry Potter

Rowling said, “That’s probably not what grown men want to hear.”

Daniel Craig paid $1.5K for 'Hamilton' star to record voicemail

"Hamilton" star Lin-Manuel Miranda said, “That’s even more than Jimmy Fallon bid a few weeks ago.”

Art mega-collectors have amassed 6,800 pieces

Don and Mera Rubell have accumulated a collection that includes 6,800 works by 833 artists from Jeff Koons to Kara Walker.

Fashion power couple parts ways

We’re told the couple broke up more than six months ago.

Douglas Kennedy meets with GOP consultant

Astorino is expected to challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a 2018 rematch, should Cuomo decide to seek a third term.

Charles Hamilton teams up with Rita Ora for new track

The song, “New York Raining” is about both love and civil rights.

Bradley Cooper and Suki reunite at Coachella

Page Six reported in March the couple broke up because Cooper felt Waterhouse “wasn’t supportive of his acting career.”

Robert Durst's attorney’s silly smear tactics

Dick DeGuerin claims Cindy's interviews with Robert Durst "never happened."