Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Celebs Respond To Convicted Hollywood Hacker
Scarlett Johansson is one the celebs to speak out about the convicted Hollywood hacker, who leaked naked photos of her in 2011.The Avengers star made a videotaped statement that was played in court on Monday as Christopher Chaney, who hacked multiple celeb email accounts also including those of Christina Aguilera and Mila Kunis, was sentenced to 10 years in prison, the Los Angeles Times reports. Johansson said she was "truly humiliated and embarrassed" by the leaked naked photos of her and called Chaney's work "perverted and reprehensible." Likewise, Christina Aguilera addressed the court by saying, "That feeling of security can never be given back and there is no compensation that can restore the feeling one has from such a large invasion of privacy." Renee Olstead, star of The Secret Life of the American Teenager, was another celebrity among Chaney's victims and addressed the court, in person, sobbing and saying, "I just really hope this doesn't happen to someone else. You can lose everything because of the actions of a stranger." Chaney's most recent hearing revealed that he had hacked into more than 50 celebrity email accounts, including those of Jessica Alba, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Selena Gomez, Ali Larter and Busy Philipps, as well as two non-famous victims. Along with jail-time, he was ordered to pay $66,179 in restitution.The 36-year-old hacker was arrested in October and has been in custody since March when he pleaded guilty to nine felony counts, including unauthorized computer access and wiretapping as part of a plea agreement.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
"Gangam Style" Singer's Controversial Anti-American Protest Song
Although the "Gangnam Style" singer issued a swift apology time last week after the controversial lyrics of a protest song the South Korean rapper released nearly a decade ago came to light, the video of him performing another controversial song has now surfaced. The newly leaked video footage of his music video is from a 2002 performance and was reportedly given by PSY ("Gangam Style" rapper) as a response to two South Korean schoolgirls being killed in an accident involving U.S. millitary. It's unclear if this song is different from the headline-grabbing tune whose lyrics called to "kill those *#$%*#% Yankees," as he reportedly made that performance in 2004—though his damage control apology issued Friday presumably covered all manner of past indiscretions. In the 10-year-old performance that has now surfaced, PSY is seen in full gold face, lifting a replica U.S. tank over his head and smashing it down onstage, repeatedly attacking and dismantling it while encouraging cheers come from the crowd.Despite the growing controversy, PSY still performed as planned at the Christmas in Washington concert over the weekend, performing for President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama in the concert hosted by Conan O'Brien. It airs on TNT Dec. 21.
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Star Trek Movie Sequal Poster Gives Hints
The movies poster (pictured to the left) hints to a major destruction throughout a city, with the new villian, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, shown standing on the ruins. However, the director, cast, and crew of the movies remain silent on what is to come and happen in the upcoming movie. "I've seen enough to know that I'm really excited about it and J.J.'s not fooling around," Zachary Quinto, who plays Spock, said. He added, "I think it's going to be an exciting journey again." Even though rumors swirled around that Quinto was calling it quits after Into Darkness (the name of the Star Trek sequal) because of some comments he made to Entertainment Weekly, he assured all that he's not going anywhere. "Of course I wouldn't leave," he said. "I've had an incredible experience working with J.J. [J.J. Abrahms, the director] and that ensemble of wonderful actors, who are now wonderful friends. I would never willingly walk away from that." When asked how many Star Trek movies he was obligated to be a part of, he answered, "Just one more, just one more." Well, this movie seems very interesting, and because the first movie was so good I expect this one to be the same, if not better.
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