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May 25 2012 11:51 AM ET

Now 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has its own fan fiction. Where does it end?!

by Hillary Busis

Tags: 100% Pure Cheese, Fifty Shades of Grey, Have You Seen This?, Ridiculata, Sexytimes, Twilight, Books

Like a dying star or an exhausted Biggest Loser contestant, the universe is officially collapsing in on itself. As you probably know, the “mommy porn” phenomenon known as Fifty Shades of Grey began life as kinky ~~He-Man~~ Twilight fan fiction novel Master of the Universe. Author E L James — known as Snowqueens Icedragon on Fanfiction.net — rewrote her Stephenie Meyer-inspired story, swapped names like Edward and Bella for names like Christian and Anastasia, then published the vampire-free version as an original novel.

The kicker: Months after Fifty Shades took the publishing world by storm (and shortly after Vintage published its paperback edition), fearless fan-fiction pioneers have begun to invent their own tales based on James’ characters. Fanfiction.net is hosting a handful of these stories, the oldest of which dates back to this past March. And as Fifty Shades continues to dominate bestseller lists, the number of Grey fics can only rise.

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May 24 2012 11:50 AM ET

Jane Lynch narrates pro-Obama LGBT ad

by Erin Strecker

Tags: Have You Seen This?, News You Can Use, Politics as Entertainment, Things That Are Awesome!, Things That Are Classy, TV

Jane Lynch goes to Washington.

The Glee star, whose character Sue Sylvester had a failed Senate run this past season on Glee, is dipping her toes in the D.C. waters again, narrating a pro-Obama campaign ad focusing on LGBT rights. The documentary-style commercial highlights the president’s achievements over the past three years, including ordering hospitals that receive federal funding to give same-sex couples visitation rights, ending Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and recently coming out with full support for same-sex marriage. “You’re going to need a strong advocate in the White House,” says Obama. “I am that strong advocate.”

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May 24 2012 11:00 AM ET

Will Smith brings back more '90s hits at 'MIB 3' afterparty -- VIDEO

by Hillary Busis

Tags: 100% Pure Cheese, About Last Night, Have You Seen This?, I Love the '90s, Men in Black III, Nostalgia, Ridiculata, Things That Are Awesome!, Will Smith, Movies, Music

Image Credit: Evan Agostini/AP

Will Smith might be the world’s most energetic man. On the red — er, black — carpet at last night’s Men in Black 3 premiere, he exuberantly spoke with each reporter even as his publicist tried her best to move him down the line. But even a super-human movie star has limits — Smith told EW that though he really wanted to write MIB 3‘s theme song, he worried that the extra responsibility would be “too much.” We pointed out that he did at least get the chance to perform the Fresh Prince rap on Graham Norton last weekend, and Smith responded with a booming laugh. “Yo, it is amazing how many people know that dag-gone Fresh Prince theme song around the world,” he said, adding that he doesn’t often find himself busting out the catchy tune: “I don’t just be around the house rapping it.”

The premiere’s afterparty suggested otherwise. Around 11 p.m., Smith himself took the stage on the top deck of Manhattan’s Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum and gamely supported his son, Jaden, while Smith the Younger performed a few of his own raps. (Willow stopped by to say “hello” as well.) Then the Independence Day star grabbed the mic and started performing a few of his old hits, including “Summertime” and the original Men in Black theme song. Smith also informed a cheering throng that the next tune was for his true fans — before, yes, launching into the theme from Fresh Prince. The man knows his audience. Oh, and to make things even more nostalgic, DJ Jazzy Jeff was on hand to back Smith during each song.

Watching the crowd lap up Smith’s (and Jazz’s!) performance made it clear that he could easily launch a concert tour if he wanted. Even though the Oscar nominee is now better known as an actor than as a rapper, his ’90s singles hold up remarkably well — check out the video below, and you’ll find that “Summertime” still works as a warm-weather jam.

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May 23 2012 11:25 PM ET

That 'Revenge' finale: My. Dear. God. Is [SPOILER] really a goner?

by Christian Blauvelt

Tags: About Last Night, Have You Seen This?, Revenge, Things That Are Awesome!, TV Season Finales, TV

Image Credit: Eric McCandless/ABC

Revenge has packed more twists and turns into its first 22 episodes than the most winding Hamptons highway. But in the promotional build-up to tonight’s finale, “Reckoning,” ABC seemed to be setting the bar impossibly high with a series of ads touting it as “mind-blowing,” ”earth-shattering,” and “unbelievable” among their more sedate superlatives. Now it seems like they were underselling it. “Reckoning” featured the deaths of possibly three major castmembers, one wholly unexpected return, a breakup, a showdown with über-villain The White-Haired Man, and a revelation about Emily’s parentage. But not the revelation about Emily’s parentage you thought you saw coming. READ FULL STORY »

May 23 2012 10:15 AM ET

Will Smith addresses kissing fiasco on 'Letterman' -- WATCH

by Erin Strecker

Tags: About Last Night, Have You Seen This?, Men in Black III, Viral Video!!!, Will Smith, Movies, TV

By now you’ve probably seen the viral video of Will Smith at the Moscow premiere of Men in Black 3, where a Ukrainian journalist asked Smith for a hug and then attempted to give him an open-mouth kiss, and Smith briefly lost his famous cool.

Last night, Smith addressed the incident on Late Night with David Letterman, telling Letterman: “It’s just awkward, Dave.” The consummate entertainer was game to laugh things off, and the audience seemed to be laughing with him. He explained he was later told this journalist’s “shtick” was kissing unsuspecting celebs (as EW reported, this is the same “journalist/prankster” who was responsible for Hydrangea-gate last year.)

Let the Fresh Prince explain something to you: That may be his schtick, but “that’s why his ass got schtuck.”

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May 22 2012 03:54 PM ET

Two years after 'Lost,' EP Damon Lindelof has 'no regrets' about ending

by Marc Snetiker

Tags: Damon Lindelof, Have You Seen This?, HeadScratcher, Lost, TV

Are we still talking about Lost?! Well, executive producer Damon Lindelof still is. In a lengthy interview with The Verge, Lindelof addressed fan dissatisfaction with the supernatural saga’s polarizing ending in 2010. I’m not entirely sure whether fans are “still disappointed” about the ending, save for the grudge-holding few, but despite the untimeliness of the discussion, Lindelof provides some curious defenses to the interviewer’s extensive questioning about the show’s ending and legacy.

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May 21 2012 04:16 PM ET

Celebrity commencement addresses: Jane Lynch, James Franco, and more

by Erin Strecker

Tags: Commencement Speeches, Education, Have You Seen This?, James Franco, Jane Lynch

It’s that special time of year again, PopWatchers — time to listen in as college graduates the country over are given life advice in the form of commencement speeches from ~~inspiring~~ entrepreneurs and tech giants actors. This year’s crop of celebrity recruits is shaping up to be outstanding, if this video of Jane Lynch’s address to Smith College this past Sunday is any indication.

The funny lady’s remarks were both hilarious — “ If life gives you lemons, grab it by the horns and drive — and yes, I just mixed three metaphors. Remember, I was a C student” — and heartfelt: “My advice to you: Live in the moment…. Life is just a big extended improvisation.” She shared her own graduation struggles, and also gave a shout-out to her wife, a Smith graduate.

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May 21 2012 10:56 AM ET

Andrew Garfield explains that weird 'Spider-Man' video

by Lanford Beard

Tags: Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Have You Seen This?, Music + Comedy = Good Thing?, Ridiculata, The Amazing Spider-Man, Viral Video!!!, YouTube, Movies

A video surfaced Friday of The Amazing Spider-Man costars Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone doing a bizarre musical promo for their film, complete with a German exclamation at the end. When asked by Vulture about the ignominious 14 seconds, Garfield marveled, “Is that online? That’s hilarious!” Below, watch the original sing-a-wrong and find out exactly what was going through Garfield and Stone’s heads to inspire the weirdness. READ FULL STORY »

May 18 2012 10:58 AM ET

Cannes: Famed paleontologist and legendary male supermodel storm the carpet -- PHOTO

by Michelle Profis

Tags: Ben Stiller, Cannes Film Festival, Have You Seen This?, Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted, Movies

Image Credit: Xposure

Pictured at the Cannes Film Festival: Two of the charming, suave actors of Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted. And David Schwimmer.

ZING!

May 17 2012 07:25 PM ET

This week in weird collaborations: Schmidt from 'New Girl' guest edits Gwyneth Paltrow's newsletter

by Hillary Busis

Tags: Gwyneth Paltrow, Have You Seen This?, Max Greenfield, New Girl, Ridiculata, Schmidt Happens, TV

Image Credit: Jordin Althaus/Fox

Even Gwyneth Paltrow isn’t immune to the douchey charm of New Girl‘s Schmidt. Paltrow invited actor Max Greenfield to guest edit this week’s edition of her lifestyle newsletter, GOOP — and the result is Schmidt-tastic.

According to the newsletter, Greenfield and the character he plays might just be one and the same. “How much of my happiness has to do with the fact that I now e-mail with GP? It’s definitely a percentage,” he muses in his opener. “Be it a small one, this is my truth and I am okay with it.”

Greenfield goes on to extol the virtues of Thom Browne seersucker trousers (“a trouser that lets people know you’re down to party in the classiest way possible”), George Clooney’s home in Lake Como (“Can’t mess with a classic. Haven’t been yet”), and eight other things he likes in the most Schmidt-y way possible. He explains the difference between a throw and a blanket. He reveals that he has a tortoise shell iPhone case. I could not make this up if I tried.

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