Hollywood Films Focus on Women Abused in Bosnian War

Angelina Jolie makes her directing debut with a powerful drama set amid the “ethnic cleansing” of the Bosnian War. The drama, and another film on the atrocities in Bosnia, are drawn from true stories of brutality toward women in that 1990′s conflict.

“Who were you …before the war?” asks Serbian commander Danijel of his captive, a Muslim woman named Ajila from Sarajevo. T

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Nick Cannon Released from Hospital

Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey

Nick Cannon has been released from the hospital after suffering “mild kidney failure” last week, People reports.”Nick Cannon was released over the weekend to be with his family. He is resting and recovering at home and would like to thank everyone who has expressed concern, well wishes and prayers,” his rep said in a statement.Nick Cannon hospitalized with kidney problemThe 31-year-old America’s Got Talent host is expected to return to his morning radio show, Rollin’ With Nick Cannon, on Tuesday, Jan. 17.Cannon was hospitalized last week during his and wife Mariah Carey’s annual holiday trip to Aspen, Colo.

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84th Academy Awards Trailer Launches January 6h, 2012

(PRESS RELEASE) The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has produced its trailer for the 84th Academy Awards in conjunction with Funny Or Die. The trailer features host Billy Crystal and celebrity cameo appearances by Robin Williams, Josh Duhamel, Megan Fox, William Fichtner and Vinnie Jones.

We wanted to try something a little bit different this year instead of a traditional, clip-based piece, said Academy Chief Marketing Officer Christina Kounelias. The trailer has a fun twist that conveys how excited everyone is to have Billy back.

Crystal has one of the most distinguished track records of any host in Oscar® history. His upcoming appearance will mark his ninth turn hosting the Academy Awards.

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Kardashian can pay more, Calif. tax proponents say

An online video from the Courage Campaign targets the reality TV starlet as part of its campaign for a proposed November ballot initiative to raise taxes on the wealthiest CaliforniansSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kim Kardashian, can’t you pay more? Proponents of a proposed tax increase on millionaires in California are asking that question of the outsize personality, who has parlayed her reality TV celebrity status into fame and personal fortune. An online video from the Courage Campaign targets the star of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” and “Kourtney and Kim Take New York” as part of its campaign for a proposed November ballot initiative to raise taxes on the wealthiest Californians. The video Read full post…

Taylor Momsen Gives Female Fan Lap Dance at Concert (Photos)

Sure Taylor Momsen wants to distance herself from her former life as the Upper East Side’s ‘Gossip Girl’ queen bee in training, but is she going overboard when it comes to letting her bad girl side run wild? The 17-year-old actress turned singer got more than a little close with several of her fans at a performance with her band, The Pretty Reckless, in Barcelona on Wednesday, the UK’s Daily Mail reports.

This singer’s shows are known for getting fans in the mood to take it all off but from the looks of it, Barcelona was more than eager to strip and grind with the boundary pushing starlet. Read full post…