Saturday, August 3, 2013

Teresa Palmer: Engaged to Mark Webber!

Teresa Palmer is engaged to actor Mark Webber, she confirmed today on Twitter.

"I think I've said 'fiance' over 100 times in the last few hours," she gushed.

"It sounds so nice. So happy."

The 27-year-old Warm Bodies actress met the Goodbye World actor, 33, last year.

"This is actually really embarrassing," she told Australia's Herald Sun in March.

"I looked him up after I saw the trailer for his film End of Love and I realized we had so much in common. There were lots of emails going back and forth."

"It was like old-fashioned love letters in a way. My family and friends really love him. I think he's changed my perspective on a few things about my life."

Webber, who is also a screenwriter and director, is a father to son, Isaac Love, whom he had with actress Frankie Shaw. Congrats to the couple!

Michael Ansara Dies; Star Trek Actor Was 91

Michael Ansara, a rugged character actor perhaps best known for his role on three different TV iterations of Star Trek, has died at the age of 91.

Ansara, who was married to actress Barbara Eden of I Dream of Jeannie fame, died July 31 at his home in Calabasas, Calif., after a prolonged illness.

Born in a small village in Syria to American parents, Ansara is beloved by Star Trek fans for his portrayal of his character, Klingon warrior Kang.

The actor played Kang on three versions of the legendary sci-fi franchise: the original (1968), Deep Space Nine (1994) and Voyager (1996).

He also had major roles in such films as Julius Caesar and The Robe, Jupiter’s Darling, Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea and The Greatest Story Ever Told.

Ansara came to the U.S. with his American parents at the age of 2.

As a teen, he and his family relocated to California, and he entered Los Angeles City College with the intention of becoming a doctor, not an actor.

A stint at the Pasadena Playhouse (where fellow students included Charles Bronson, Carolyn Jones and Aaron Spelling) led to roles on stage and in films.

Michael Ansara was married to Eden from 1958-74.

Their son, Matthew Michael Ansara, died in 2001.

Teresa Giudice Fraud Case: Will Joe Take the Fall?

Teresa Giudice is standing by her husband throughout their legal entanglements, and he may reward her by taking the fall, according to reports.

The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars are staring at up to 50 years in prison, but has made it clear that she and Joe Giudice are a united front.

“I support Joe,” she said after her indictment on 39 criminal charges. “As a wonderful husband and father, I know he wants only the best for our daughters and me.”

The Giudices could be in very deep trouble for crimes that range from mail and bank fraud to lying about their income when applying for bankruptcy.

They surrendered to authorities this week and are free on bail.

Love, family and commitment aside, her loyalty could be a calculated move, as insiders say he may try to protect his wife as much as he can in their trial.

“My guess is that Joe will take some sort of a plea to lessen or remove anything from his wife,” said Monica Chacon, an attorney familiar with Giudice.

Chacon represented Giudice’s former business partner in a 2007 case, in which Joe Mastropole sued the couple and Teresa was absolved of any wrongdoing.

Despite her signature appearing on several documents, Joe was willing to accept responsibility for forging her signature and got her off the hook.

Joe answered that he "might have” signed crucial pieces of evidence in her name and continued to insist that Teresa had nothing to do with his business dealings.

Teresa adds, “I wasn’t involved in their business… I never went to a closing. I never signed any papers. [If] my name is on a lot of properties, it is news to me.”

But the plaintiff, Mastropole, insisted The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars were lying to help her get off, and says it may happen again here.

“Any mortgages she got, she knew darn well and she signed those mortgages. You know, [Teresa and Joe] are very good actors. They should be on HBO.”

How effectively he can shield her and how strong the evidence against the duo is this time remain open questions as the case moves through federal court.

Simon Cowell and Lauren Silverman: Will They Stay Together?

Simon Cowell is focused solely on a future with Lauren Silverman and their unborn baby, a new report says, in spite of the shocking way this scandal broke.

The X Factor judge may've been blindsided by the pregnancy just like we were, but almost immediately said that his future child will "want for nothing."

Cowell plans to gladly provide for the child, and not just financially. He plans to be a committed, involved parent with a big role in raising the child.

Which begs the question of his current status with his baby mama.

As for Lauren Silverman, he reportedly felt betrayed by the pregnancy revelation, but at the same time, he's never been happier than when he's with her.

Simon is telling friends he knows the situation is "complicated," but he's confident it will all pass and his relationship with Lauren will endure this.

First, it will have to endure her divorce from his good friend.

Andrew Silverman is seeking primary custody of their son, 7, because Lauren is deficient as a parent who's often MIA and partying with celebs, he says.

He found out of her affair with Simon this year, but was stunned to see them kissing in a photo dated last summer, and how thinks Cowell is a home-wrecker.

There is a prenup in place and money issues in the split are "minor." As previously stated, Simon will make sure she and his child are set for life basically.

The real issue is custody, and because Andrew feels truly humiliated and doesn't think Lauren is a very good parent, that has the potential to get ugly.

All three people involved want the divorce to happen quickly because it's an image disaster. Time will tell if they can work together to make it happen.

Pet Ferret Steals Man's Wallet, Makes Run for It

Stop! Cute thief!

In a hilarious new viral video, a man's ferret gets his criminal act on, slyly scurrying about the floor until the ideal moment and then... bam! He steals his owner's wallet!

However, unlike a certain quick raccoon, the ferret doesn't get very far. Watch now his escape plan is foiled and the wallet is recovered:

Baby Knocked Over By Dog Kisses: Watch, Melt Now!

If there's anything cuter in this world than babies and dogs together, we challenge you to tell us what that thing is, 'cause we legitimately don't know, THGers.

Now that we've extended this challenge, we invite you to check out Exhibit A below, as little Hadley, who just learned to sit up, is sent tumbling backward.

A flurry of loving dog kisses will do that sometimes:

If that hasn't convince you, be sure to watch this baby laughing at a snoring dog, or another one cackling as its canine companion runs around going bonkers.

We're onto something cute here.

Justin Bieber Shows Off New Arm "Art"

Justin Bieber is an artist at heart.

And we're not talking about his music for a change.

The 19-year old has etched a new piece of ink along his left arm, showing off a large rose this week via Instagram and the simple caption: "Art."

Check out the giant rose now and sound off with your take on the new Justin Bieber tattoo:

Bieber got the tattoo at his go-to shop in New York City, Bang Bang, adding to a collection that also includes drawings on his ribs, legs and chest.

What do you think of the flowery addition? And should Justin axe Lil Twist from his life?