Hollywood headlines: A week in review
It’s well known that our mega popstar has a penchant for causing trouble, but this may be the first time he’ll get in trouble for it. Justin Bieber was detained while law enforcement searched his Calabasas home after a neighbor accused him of bombarding his home with eggs. The damage comes out to an estimated $20,000, meaning any related vandalism charge would be a felony. (Nicky Loh / Getty Images)
Kanye gets protective of his fiancee, One Direction’s Liam Payne apologizes on Twitter, Justin Bieber is investigated by the police and much, much more.
By Andrea Wang / Los Angeles Times
The rapper allegedly punched an 18-year-old after the teen allegedly launched into a diatribe of racial slurs and unsavory insults directed at his fiancee, Kim Kardashian. “It was a little bit of an incredible reaction but probably warranted,” one witness said. West, gone by the time the authorities arrived, faces a misdemeanor if charged. The only plus about the whole altercation is that it happened at a chiropractor’s office. (Francois Guillot / AFP / Getty Images)
The actress broke a record early Thursday morning by receiving a supporting actress nomination for her work in “American Hustle”: The 23-year-old became the youngest three-time acting nominee in the history of the Academy Awards. Lawrence already took home a Golden Globe for her portrayal of a ‘70s housewife, and her prospects for winning at the SAG Awards look bright. We’re wondering if she’ll pull off an awards season sweep. (Claudio Onorati / EPA)
Stars once again hit the red carpet for the Critics’ Choice Awards on Thursday night. “Gravity’s” Sandra Bullock, in a beautifully ruffled, deep red gown, accepted an accolade for actress in an action movie. The space thriller took home a record-breaking seven trophies. (Michael Nelson / EPA)
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One last bit of awards season news: Will Queen B grace us with her presence on the Grammys stage? Sources told The Times that Beyonce and Madonna have been pegged as surprise performers on awards night. (Mark Humphrey / Associated Press)
In the photo he’s standing on a ledge, 34 stories up, against the backdrop of East London city lights. That image elicited a deluge of fan response (most with concern for his well being) when it appeared on his Twitter feed, prompting its removal and an apology: “I regret being there and having a photo taken,” he said. “It was a stupid and irresponsible thing to do. I am sorry, and do not endorse any fans trying to repeat this, as it is extremely dangerous.” (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)
The two were seen together at a red carpet event for Sean Penn’s Help Haiti Gala in L.A., when a new detail was noticed: the sparkler on Anderson’s left ring finger. The couple previously married in October 2007 but separated two months later. It will be a fourth marriage for both Anderson and Salomon. (Donald Bowers / Getty Images for the New York Palace Hotel)
“You eat well there, and you take hikes, and my dog loves it, but ultimately it’s not the right place for me,” the New Yorker told Vogue, referring to the several weeks a year she spends in Los Angeles. “I don’t feel at home here, and no matter how long this is my job, I will never feel at home here. ... And if I do start to feel at home here, someone should really worry about me.” (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
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Twins! Ministry hardly ever gets to write about twins. Actor Chris Hemsworth and wife Elsa Pataky have revealed that they’re expecting two new babies this year, and soon: Pataky is in her third trimester. The two are already parents to daughter India Rose, born in 2011. (Frederic J. Brown / AFP / Getty Images)
