Sharknado: Stars Tweet About Syfy Movie Starring Tara Reid, Ian Ziering

Ian Ziering and Tara Reid star in Syfy's Sharknado, which became a Twitter sensation when it premiered on July 11, 2013.
Sharknado became a Twitter sensation when it premiered on the Syfy network on Thursday, July 11. The movie -- about a tornado filled with sharks -- stars Tara Reid, Ian Ziering and Cassie Scerbo. Dozens of celebrities weighed in on the over-the-top flick via the social networking site.

"As usual, the beach youths all deserve to die," former MTV News staff Kurt Loder wrote. "Rooting for the sharks #Sharknado." Actor Patton Oswalt joked, "Dear @SyfyTV: please follow up SHARKNADO with PARTLY CLOWNY. Sky. Clowns. Michael Pare (probably)." 30 Rock alum Judah Friedlander also pitched a movie to the network, writing, "SharkFart vs Diarrhea Whale. Call me @Syfy. That's my movie pitch. #Sharknado."

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Ziering, 49, wasn't able to catch the premiere. "#LiveTweetingSharknado I cant believe how this movie is blowing up ALL social media," he wrote. "Working with @Chippendales tonight, seeing it tomorrow." The Beverly Hills, 90210 alum added, "After seeing myself in a wetsuit at 207lbs I'm surprised I didn't get eatin first.. #lardandincharge."

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To see how the rest of Hollywood felt about Sharknado, read on:

Olivia Wilde, Drinking Buddies
I just recorded it based on this review: "@MiaFarrow: Omg omg OMG #sharknado"

B.J. Novak, Saving Mr. Banks
I'm afraid that now when we have a real sharknado everyone's going to treat it like a joke.

Chrissy Teigen, model
Say what you will about Tara and Ian but I don't see any of YOU starring in shark tornado tv movies

Christina Applegate, Anchorman 2
We can't just stay here and let sharks rain down on us.....,

Josh Gad, 1600 Penn
The Producers of Planet Earth are watching #SharkNado tonight asking themselves, "why do we even try?"

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Autumn Reeser, Entourage
On @NecRoughness set w/ @Karissaleelee and we are flabbergasted at the amount of people tweeting about #Sharknado. And now we feel left out.

Horatio Sanz, G.B.F.
I wish I could join in on the shenanigans, But I had a cousin that was killed by a #Sharknado back in '93. #RamonRIP

Elizabeth Banks, The Hunger Games
Well, there goes my Emmy. RT @Syfy: . @oliviawilde @MiaFarrow We have roles for you both in the #Sharknado sequel @DamonLindelof is writing"

Michael Chiklis, Parker
Clearly SyFy is employing the old, "so bad, it's good," method with tremendous effect. #TrendingForHours #SharkNado"

Fox Pauses Production on Bollywood Film ‘Bang Bang’ After Star's Brain Surgery

Fox Star Studios is suspending shooting of Bang Bang, its Bollywood remake of the Tom Cruise starrer Knight and Day, after the film’s lead, Hrithik Roshan, underwent emergency brain surgery Sunday.

India media have been reporting that Roshan, one of India’s biggest stars, suffered a blow to the head while shooting stunts for Bang Bang in Phuket, Thailand two months ago (chronic subdural haematoma is often caused by a head injury that results in bleeding in the membrane surrounding the brain). But neither the actor nor the studio has confirmed the cause of his injury.

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Roshan’s father, director Rakesh Roshan, was quoted widely in the Indian media as saying the surgery was a complete success and that his son would be discharged in a matter of days. The 39-year-old actor will need several weeks to recover, however, so a planned late July European shoot for Bang Bang has been postponed, according to leading local newspaper the Times of India.

"Hrithik's health and well-being is our top priority now. So, the shoot of the third schedule of Bang Bang has been moved forward," a spokesperson from Fox Star Studios told the Times.

The project is a joint production backed by Star TV and Twentieth Century Fox.

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Roshan, well known for his lead roles in the Bollywood blockbusters Jodhaa Akbar and the superhero franchise Krrish, was reportedly set to begin work on postproduction and promotion for Krrish 3, written, produced and directed by his father and due out Nov. 3. According to the Times, there has been no change to the release schedule of that project.

Shortly before his surgery, the actor posted on his Facebook page: “We all know that we create a life of joy using the power of our mind. I’ve had the privilege of creating wonders with this amazing gift given to us called the brain. Occasionally, one must look within and realize its value. It gives us the power to see, hear, touch, smell and taste, it allows us to conquer fear and create courage to do things we never imagined. Maybe it's time for me to feel the power literally. I am going to go through brain surgery on Sunday and want you to know that I am going in with absolute power to recover fast. My thanks to all of you for using the power of your mind to contribute to my life. Love you all.”

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Former Full House Stars Candace Cameron, Andrea Barber Meet NKOTB

Candace Cameron Bure reunites with Full House castmate Andrea Barber at NKOTB concert on July 5. Credit: Courtesy of Candace Bure
Flashback to the '80s! The magic of the late '80s and early '90s came together on Friday, July 5, when Full House stars Candace Cameron Bure, most known for her role as D.J. Tanner on the beloved family sitcom, attended the New Kids On The Block (NKOTB) concert at LA's Staples Center with Andrea Barber, who played Kimmy Gibbler on the show.

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"This will be epic!" Cameron Bure, 37, wrote, posting a picture of herself alongside Barber, 37, to her Instagram page.

Epic it was, as the actress posted numerous photos of herself meeting NKOTB members, Jonathan Knight, Danny Wood, and Joey McIntyre, backstage. "Yes, we are Joey girls!" the mom of three wrote, along with a picture of herself, Barber, and a group of friends.

Credit: Courtesy of Candace Bure

Candace Cameron Bure meets Jonathan Knight.
"BEST NIGHT EVER," she captioned another pic.

Credit: Courtesy of Candace Bure

Candace Cameron Bure, Andrea Barber meet Danny Wood.
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Since appearing on Full House, which aired from 1987 to 1995, Cameron Bure guest starred on a variety of shows, and had a main role in Make It Or Break It from 2009 to 2012. She got married to Russian NHL hockey player Valeri Bure in 1996 and the couple have three children -- daughter Natasha Valerievna Bure and sons, Lev Valerievich Bure and Maksim Valerievich Bure.

Barber married Jeremy Rytky in September 2002 and the pair have two children: son Tate James and daughter Felicity Ruth.

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NKOTB are currently on their Package Tour with 98 Degrees and Boyz II Men, which wraps up August 4.

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First Kisses and Being Forgotten at Camp: 'The Way, Way Back' Stars' Best Summer Memories

With the sights, sounds and smells of summer heavy in the air, kids from coast to coast can surely be found soaking in the sun and surf, making memories for years to come.

In Nat Faxon and Jim Rash’s directorial debut, the coming-of-age story The Way, Way Back, Duncan (Liam James) comes into his own while working a part-time job at a run-down water park, alongside the quick-witted layabout Owen (Sam Rockwell) and the charming voice of reason, Caitlyn (Maya Rudolph). Meanwhile, Duncan’s mom (Toni Collette) navigates the murky waters of a new relationship with Trent (Steve Carell).

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Allison Janney, AnnaSophia Robb, Amanda Peet and Rob Corddry also star, with the directors playing double duty in front of the camera, as well.

In honor of their summer-perfect film, in theaters July 5, the stars of The Way, Way Back reminisce about their own coming-of-age memories.

For Rash, it was the time his parents forgot to pick him up at summer camp. For Janney, a first kiss on the beach with a “guy with long blond hair.” For Rudolph, growing up in Westwood, it was poolside birthday parties in late July.

Of filming the movie, James says: “This [was] definitely one of my favorite summers, of course, with some of the greatest actors and comedians of all time.”

The Way, Way Back brought a bit of sunlight to snowy Park City during its Sundance debut earlier this year. It is distributed stateside by Fox Searchlight Pictures.

Style Notes: Penelope Cruz Designs Bags; September Issue Cover Stars Announced

Penelope Cruz and her sister Monica
As they say, the family that designs together stays together — which Penelope Cruz and sister Monica are proving with their new collection of bags for Madrid-based label, Lowe. The duo last joined forces on a capsule collection for Mango in 2007. “We wanted to do something special but also practical, and we wanted the design to have an unmistakable Spanish element,” Penelope told WWD. The collection, which will launch with a crossbody style, hits stores Nov. 1. [WWD]

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Women’s fashion and lifestyle magazines have booked their starlets for their inaugural – and competitive – September issues: Kate Upton will cover Elle, Jennifer Aniston will grace Glamour, Blake Lively will boast Lucky, Kristen Bell will take Redbook, Zooey Deschanel will return to Marie Claire, Nina Dobrev will cover Cosmopolitan, Lily Collins will claim Seventeen, Jennifer Garner will opt for Allure, and Rooney Mara will front T: The New York Times Style Magazine, Cara Delevingne will cover W and Jennifer Lawrence will grab her first Vogue cover. [StyleList]

Besides helming Balenciaga, Alexander Wang has released his third line of objects, just in time for stylish summer barbecues. Candleholders, coasters and cases of dominoes and playing cards are embossed in stingray and snake, all in a sleek, chic shade of black. We’ll opt for pairing those inflatable pool rings, beach balls and – leather teddy bears? – with brightly-colored bikinis and cocktails with equally radiant hues. [Refinery29]

Those who already worship at the fashion altar of Karl Lagerfeld can worship at his toy shelf now that the designer has paired with street-inspired Japanese brand Tokidoki on a graphic collection that includes miniature figurines of the Kaiser and his beloved feline, Choupette. Along with the, uh, dolls, fans will find clutches, jeans and scarves comprising the collection, which launches Wednesday in Karl Lagerfeld stores in Berlin, Paris and Amsterdam and online on Net-A-Porter. [Elle UK]

Not everyone is having a great day in fashion – LVMH has been ordered to pay a fine of $10 million regarding the controversial acquisition of its stake in Hermès. The fine is the highest ever imposed by France's stock market regulator, AMF, and will be appealed by the luxury fashion house, says a spokesperson.

Scotty McCreery Performs at Sweet 16 for Duck Dynasty Star's Daughter

Scotty McCreery performed at Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson's daughter Sadie's Sweet 16 birthday party on June 17.

Scotty McCreery is perfecting his duck call! The 19-year-old Season 10 American Idol winner made a special appearance at Duck Dynasty star Willie Robertson's daughter Sadie's Sweet 16 birthday party on June 17.

McCreery sang a duet with Willie, and serenaded the birthday girl during the bash. Sadie tells Us Weekly that she "freaked out" over McCreery's appearance, and even cajoled him to dance the two-step with her. "He doesn't usually dance!" she marveled.

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Willie and his wife Korie threw their daughter the over-the-top soiree -- complete with a "Redneck Red Carpet" -- in West Monroe, La.

"It felt like a party for everyone!" Korie told Us. The 200 invited guests enjoyed lobster corn dogs and decorations selected by HGTV's Junk Gypsies.

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"Great time out at Sadie's bday party!" McCreery tweeted after the party. "Thanks for letting me come sing . . . They really know how to have a good time down in West Monroe."

Sadie posted a photo of herself posing with the country singer and tweeted, "This boy made my birthday the best day of my life! So thankful that he came down for my party!"

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On Monday, July 1, McCreery made a big announcement regarding his surprise friendship with the Duck Dynasty cast. "So here's the news y'all! I'll be joining the Duck Cruise with Duck Dynasty next summer! Gonna be tons of fun! Come out and sail with us!"

Duck Dynasty fans can purchase tickets to go on a cruise out of Miami to Key West and Cozumel with the cast on July 17-21, 2014. "Exciting news!" Korie also added. "Scotty McCreery is going to sail the seas with us next summer on our Duck Cruise! We're gonna have a blast!"

Stars Shapin' Up... And Postin' Pics!

Stars Shapin' Up...
And Postin' Pics!

There are many benefits to going to the gym, but being able to brag about it on your respected social media outlets tops the list!

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Stars Flock to Opening of Helmut Newton Exhibition at Annenberg Space for Photography

A new exhibition of work by fashion photography icon Helmut Newton kicked off in style Thursday night.

The opening for the Annenberg Space for Photography's Helmut Newton: White Women • Sleepless Nights • Big Nudes, was attended by celebrities such as Rashida Jones, Cindy Crawford, Mandy Moore, Rosanna Arquette, Minka Kelly, Bella Heathcote, Bob Evans (an icon himself), Daryl Hannah  and China Chow.

Art world celebrities also came out, such as The Museum of Contemporary Art's Jeffrey Deitch, Los Angeles County Museum of Art's Michael Govan and wife Katharine Ross, and photographers Matthew Rolston and Lauren Greenfield. They were greeted upon arriving with a big tent for cocktails that contained two chandeliers facing out to Century City's skyscrapers. The scene was a sea of black clothes, black glasses and high heels. Newton himself would have approved.

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As people strolled by the intensely erotic images -- some of them of unlikely models like 1970s and '80s body builder Lisa Lyon -- one of things being uttered was "wow -- no fake boobs! Those boobs are real." Newton brought the womanliness out in every woman he shot, but he also brought out their toughness, their strength, their inner dominatrixes. To wit, almost every photo used garters and garter stockings.

A photo of Charlotte Rampling -- who's appearing on Showtime's Dexter in its last season as a forensic shrink -- was free of fetish-wear (unlike her famed Night Porter image) -- but still made a provocative nude. That was shot in 1973.

Several Newton docs were also shown in the midst of the exhibit, and some of the evening's attendees were also  participants: Cindy Crawford and Daryl Hannah were shot by Newton at the height of their fame and show up in one film;  Paloma Picasso and Elsa Peretti also make appearances.

Famed L.A. photo gallerist David Fahey -- who was on hand -- also speaks in one of the films, crediting Helmut Newton for allowing fashion photographs to veer off of traditional fashion pictures.

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"He didn't make fashion photographs that looked like they belonged in fashion magazines," said Fahey. "He made them art."

One great line in the film: a woman auditions to be shot by Newton. After meeting her, he told her, "You're a nice girl. I'm not looking for nice girls." Maybe that's why in his day, Time magazine dubbed him "The King of Kink." In the film, Bob Evans laughs and says, "Helmut procured more women for me than anyone I've ever known. Every actress was dying to be photographed by him."

Bella Heathcote and Rashida Jones were both wearing pieces by Kelly Wearstler.

 

Stars Support 'Black Swan' Choreographer's Dance Company at Bel Air Fundraiser

Benjamin Millepied and Natalie Portman

L.A. Dance Project took the stage on Solstice Eve at a private home in Bel Air to raise funds for the year-old dance company headed by Benjamin Millepied, the French dancer who also choreographed the ballet sequences in Black Swan.

Millepied thanked his wife (and Black Swan star) Natalie Portman for her “endless love and support,” adding “I’m so happy you still like dance after Black Swan.”

Portman admitted to The Hollywood Reporter that, despite her hands-on ballet work in the film, she’s no ballet expert. “Dancers know I’m not a pro, but a lot of others definitely make the mistake.”

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Supporters at the intimate summer soiree included Aaron Sorkin, Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton, Reese Witherspoon and CAA’s Jim Toth, Giada de Laurentiis, artist Barbara Kruger, and Black Swan producer Mike Medavoy, who underscored his dance cred by noting he was one of Mikhail Baryshnikov's first friends when the Russian dancer moved Stateside.

After dinner and the performance by the LADP, revelers hit the dance floor themselves, including Rashida Jones, Millepied and Portman.