Source: Associated Press
The digit: 5
That’s how many episodes of WE TV reality show “Sex Box” were able to air before the much talked-about program that consisted of couples trying to save their relationship by having sex in a box on stage got canned, deadline.com
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reports. “Sex Box was a bold programming swing that broke new ground but did not connect with large numbers of viewers,” WE said in a statement to Deadline Thursday. Maybe that was because said Sex Box was opaque. And soundproof.
Source: Associated Press
She Gooped up
Stars, they’re not just like us. At least Gwyneth Paltrow’s definitely not. After accepting chef Mario Batali’s challenge to try feeding her family for a week on a $29 budget—the amount families on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) receive—the self-appointed lifestyle guru only made it four days, the Washington Post reports. “As I suspected, we only made it through about four days, when I personally broke and had some chicken and fresh vegetables (and in full transparency, half a bag of black licorice),” Paltrow said. Aside from the black licorice, Paltrow also spent her $29 on limes, cilantro and garlic. So, you know, just the essentials.
Source: Los Angeles Times
Hot date: April 28
That’s when you’ll be able to start ordering a summer camp staple with your toasted bagel and cream cheese. Starbucks has announced they’ll be offering a s’mores Frappuccino “inspired by the nostalgic summer experience of roasting S’mores,” People reports. The concoction will be layered with all the good stuff: marshmallow-flavored whipped cream, milk chocolate sauce and blended coffee mixed with graham cracker. And then, of course, topped with more marshmallow whipped cream. And sprinkled with more graham cracker.
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Work it, girl
After some initial hesitation, Laverne Cox decided to accept Allure’s invitation to pose nude for their May issue, People reports. “I said no initially, thought about it, and said no again. But I’m a black transgender woman. I felt this could be really powerful for the communities that I represent,” the “Orange is the New Black” actress said. The black and white shot is part of a spread featuring Cox and other stars talking about their bodies. “Going through life,” Cox told the magazine, “you try to cover and hide, but it doesn’t really work.”
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The quote
“I was so focused on not being pigeonholed and so scared of being considered only one thing as an actor. Watching Christian Bale go on to do so many other things has been just awesome. I mean, he’s been able to overcome that. Why couldn’t I see that at the time?”—Josh Hartnett about turning down the role of Batman in an interview with Playboy.