Brad Pitt Claims He Suffers from Face Blindness

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May 232013
 

Brad Pitt can't remember faces

Brad Pitt revealed in the June-July issue of Esquire magazine that he is fairly certain he suffers from prosopagnosia, a condition that is often referred to as face blindness.

The actor has always had a hard time remembering faces and is concerned enough about the situation that he plans to get tested.

Pitt claims, “So many people hate me because they think I’m disrespecting them.  I took one year where I just said: This year, I’m just going to cop to it and say to people, ‘Okay, where did we meet?’  But it just got worse.  People were more offended.”

He elaborated, “You get this thing, like, ‘You’re being egotistical.  You’re being conceited.’ but it’s a mystery to me, man.  I can’t grasp a face, and yet I come from such a design/aesthetic point of view.”

This would seem to explain why he shuns the spotlight.  Brad said emphatically, “That’s why I stay at home.  You meet so many damned people.  And then you meet ‘em again.”

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Eva Longoria Receives Master’s Degree at Cap and Gown Grad Ceremony

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May 232013
 

Eva Langoria Graduates with A Master’s degree
Eva Langoria Graduates with A Master’s degree
Eva Longoria gets help from her Tia Lupita
Eva Longoria gets help from her Tia Lupita
Eva Langoria flanked by her parents
Eva Langoria flanked by her parents
Eva Longoria poses with her cousins
Eva Longoria poses with her cousins
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Eva Longoria poses in family closeup
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Actress Eva Longoria received a Master’s Degree in Chicano Studies from California State University yesterday during a cap and gown ceremony attended by family and friends.

The former ‘Desperate Housewives’ star hit Twitter to share her excitement with her 6 million followers, “Big day today!!! Very excited to graduate and receive my Master’s degree in Chicano Studies!  You’re never too old or too busy to continue your education.”

She posed for family photos with her parents Enrique Longoria and Elle Eva Mireles.  Also on hand to witness the cap and gown event were her Tia Lupita and cousins Marcella and Sonya.

According to the university website, “Chicano Studies is a field that advances a critical understanding of the Chicana/o and Latina/o experience in the United States.  Courses reflect a multidisciplinary approach to the understanding of histories, politics, culture, language and education.”

Her thesis was titled: “Success STEMS From Diversity: The Value of Latinas in STEM Careers.”  In case you were wondering … STEM stands for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.

Clearly more than just a pretty face, Longoria also holds an undergraduate Bachelor of Science degree in kinesiology from Texas A&M.  It is the study of the mechanics of body movements.

During her time at Texas A&M, she won the title of Miss Corpus Christi, USA in 1998.  After completing college, Longoria entered a talent contest that led her to Los Angeles–where she was spotted and signed by a theatrical agent.

Photos:  FayesVision-WENN

Paris Hilton Signs Deal with Cash Money Records

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May 232013
 

Paris Hilton album

We would be lying if we didn’t say this comes as a shock!  Lil Wayne‘s record label Cash Money Records has signed Paris Hilton to release an album.

Brothers Bryan ‘Birdman Williams and Ronald ‘Slim Williams’ are the founders and co-CEO’s of the lucrative enterprise that operates as a subsidiary of Universal Music Group.

Birdman announced the news on Twitter, “Lil Wayne’s Cash Money family has a new member! Paris Hilton: RichgangRichgirl.”

Do you remember Hilton’s 2006 album?  Move the slider to the 30 seconds mark for a little taste of ‘Stars Are Blind.’

Paris has been training and DJing with some pretty impressive house music names for the last couple of years.  She told Showbiz411 that her upcoming album will be produced by her old boyfriend Afrojack and will feature some well known talent.

She hit Twitter to share a YouTube link to ‘Last Night (I Wanna Bang You)’ that she recorded with Lil Wayne in November:

Paris Hilton Twitter

We gotta ask… will you buy her new tunes?

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Jennifer Aniston Stages ‘Friends’ Reunion on Ellen

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May 232013
 

Mini 'Friends' reunion on Ellen

In an amusing skit that aired Wednesday on ‘The Ellen DeGeneres Show,’ Jennifer Aniston staged a mini reunion with two of her former ‘Friends’ co-stars.

A film crew shot video of the 43-year-old actress paying an early morning visit to Matthew Perry.  Suffice it to say — he seemed less than pleased that she was ringing his door bell at 8:00 a.m. in the morning.

She stammers, “We used to walk into each other’s apartments all the time.  I mean, we’re friends!”

His retort, “That was a TV show, we haven’t actually seen each other in a pretty long time, like eight years.”

While they continue to make uncomfortable small talk, Courteney Cox attempts to exit Perry’s residence after what we are to assume was an overnight stay.

Cox points at Aniston and asks Perry, “You’re not sleeping with her too, right?”

In a serious moment, Ellen asked Jen if a real ‘Friends’ reunion is in the cards.  The actress responded, “Doing that little bit with Matty and Court yesterday was… we were very nostalgic and miss working together.  We miss each other and it’s a great thing to go back to your family like that.  Also, I know that people would love it.”

Check out the video clip below:

Aretha Franklin Clears June Schedule for Medical Treatment

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May 222013
 

Aretha Franklin clears June concerts

Aretha Franklin recently cancelled two May concert engagements and has now been forced to clear her June performance schedule in order to undergo unspecified medical treatment.

The 71-year-old singer initially pulled out of a May 20th Chicago gig and a planned event slated for May 26th at the MGM Grand Theater at Foxwoods Casino in Connecticut.

Franklin’s publicist notified three additional show promoters that health issues have forced the singing star to clear her calender for the entire month of June.  A Michigan engagement and two Canadian performances have now been cancelled — including a June 26th headliner appearance at the Ottawa Jazz Festival.

Festival director Catherine O’Grady made this announcement: “We are incredibly disappointed.  I’ve been working on this deal for a very, very long time.  It’s doctor’s orders, she’s really not well.”

The icon last took an extended break from performing in late 2010 when she underwent a medical procedure that her doctor claimed would add 15-20 years to her life.  She dropped 85 pounds following surgery that she later acknowledged did facilitate the weight loss but “was not a gastric bypass procedure.”

One gig that the Queen of Soul did keep last week, via satellite, was for the season finale of ‘American Idol,’ where she performed a medley of her hits with the Top 5 contestants providing backup vocals.

Check it out below:

 Photo:  Dominic Chan-WENN

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