A good crush is tall, dark and handsome. A great crush is three and is also heroic with a fabulous mane and seems to be made of sunshine, sparkles and puppy-esque exuberance. When actor Jared Padalecki is not saving people as the soulful demon-hunter and apocalypse-thrwarter Sam Winchester on The CW’s “Supernatural,” he’s also working to de-stigmatize mental illness and raise money for worthy charities with his Always Keep Fighting campaign—a movement he started after revealing his own battle with depression.
"It's stuff that I have dealt with and I'm still dealing with so it means so much to me. I hope the fans feel support from me the way I feel support from them. I love them all very much…Fight for each other. Love each other. Always keep fighting," Padalecki has said. Bravery is the new sexy, am I right? You can buy Always Keep Fighting merch through November 17, ensuring that they will arrive in time for the holidays. All proceeds go to a PACK Fund benefiting various charities. In the past, Padalecki has championed To Write Love On Her Arms, which helps people fighting depression. Shirts are available here. For more Padalecki perfection, tune into “Supernatural” on Wednesdays at 9/8c on The CW. P.S. Did I also mention he can do this with a 500-pound tire?
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Fresh from his emotional induction into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame last month, Justin Timberlake performed a surprise duet with Album of the Year winner Chris Stapleton at Country Music Association Awards on Wednesday night. The Memphis-born crooner and the Nashville bluegrass musician absolutely slayed.
The unlikely duo combined styles with Stapleton leading a cover of George Jones’ “Tennessee Whiskey” and closed with Timberlake’s “Drink You Away,” which absolutely brought down the house. JT and his falsetto showed up and showed out, proving why he’s one of the best performers of this generation. The most anticipated performance of the night had the audience—country music stars included—on their feet during the entire eight-minute jam session. Keith Urban was even caught filming it with his cell phone. Celebrities took to Twitter to gush over the electric performance:
Watch this epic performance below.
Dust off your favorite sweater, your flip phone and old heartbreak, Adele is resurrecting the power ballad—just in time for the holidays! The beautiful Brit—who just announced that her latest album, “25” drops on Nov. 20—released “Hello”, the first song and video (starring "90210's" Tristan Wilds) off the upcoming album Friday morning.
The song, which uses haunting drums and wistful piano, has a newfound and thunderous strength. “Hello” is an emotional ballad with a bit of shock and awe. "Hello" is about visiting old pain with a new perspective: “They say time that’s supposed to heal ya / but I ain’t done much healin’,” she sings. "25 is about getting to know who I’ve become without realising. And I’m sorry it took so long, but you know, life happened," Adele writes on her website. It has been three years since Adele released the mega-success “21” in 2011, and went on to sell over 25 million copies and netted her whopping six Grammys, Billboard.com reports. In 2012, the untouchable singer recorded the theme song for the James Bond movie, “Skyfall,” and won Oscar for Best Original Song in 2013. After experiencing the audible magic that is “Hello,” Adele should be ordering new shelves for more trophies, and fans should probably stock up on waterproof mascara. Listen and watch the video below! What do you think? Photo Credit: Adele.com
Consider Justin Timberlake’s legendary status official.
The nine-time Grammy winner, four-time Emmy winner was inducted into the Memphis Music Hall Of Fame this weekend, People.com reports. After being introduced by BFF Jimmy Fallon, Timberlake took the stage to give an emotional speech in which thanked his family and wife Jessica Biel for their “sacrifices.” “This is the f-----g coolest thing that has ever happened to me,” he said. The charismatic and normally composed Timberlake said was noticeably choked up. “I'm truly honored, to merely stand on the shoulders of all these legends I grew up listening to, and I grew up admiring, to say that I stand alongside them now,” JT said. The Tennessee Kid, who is just 34, began his career on Disney’s “The All-New Mickey Mouse Club” along with future NSYNC bandmate, JC Chasez, Oscar nominee Ryan Gosling, Britney Spears (his one-time girlfriend) and Christina Aguilera (whom he toured with in 2003). In 1994, Justin became the youngest member of boyband *NSYNC, who eventually moved on to became “The Biggest Band In The World,” according to RollingStone magazine. *NSYNC still holds the record for most albums sold in a single week—an astounding 2.4 million copies—for 2000’s “No Strings Attached.” Timberlake and his bandmates parted ways began the longest “hiatus” ever in 2002, and launched his solo career with the critically acclaimed “Justified" and the 2006 follow-up, “FutureSex/LoveSounds." Timberlake’s latest LP, 2013’s two-part “The 20/20 Experience” (read my reviews here: 20/20 Part 1; 20/20 Part 2) is arguably Timberlake’s most ambitious and best work yet, spawning a massive 100+ date world tour and an upcoming concert movie. Here are some of the best performances in Timberlake’s stellar career. Photo Credits: etonline.com; kirotv.com
If there was ever a man befitting of the honor of Small Screen Girl’s first Man Crush Monday feature, it is television and movie star, Matt Bomer. He currently stars on “American Horror Story: Hotel” as a blood-lovin’ vampire beside the mother monster, Lady Gaga. And let’s just say his new job displays Bomer’s spectacular assets.
I fell in love with Bomer during his breakout role was as a charismatic art thief-turned-FBI informant on USA’s “White Collar,” which ended last year after six seasons. It gave Bomer a platform to scam, cheat, angst and steal the hearts of fans everywhere all in the name of justice.
Bomer--husband to Simon Hall and father of three--parlayed that fame to guest starring roles on “Glee,” smaller parts in bigger films like 2011’s “In Time,” and 2011’s stripperific drama, “Magic Mike.” But don’t let that ridiculously symmetrical face, piercing blue eyes and chiseled abs fool you, Bomer has serious chops. He earned a Golden Globe and Emmy nomination for his heartbreakingly candid turn as an AIDS patient in HBO’s “The Normal Heart”—a role that demanded he lose an alarming amount of weight. He turned 38 yesterday, so I say we take a moment to celebrate the beauty that is Matt Bomer. Oh, yeah and have some cake. You can see Bomer every Wednesday on “American Horror Story: Hotel” on FX. “Magic Mike XXL” is currently out on DVD. Who's your Man Crush this Monday? Photo Credits: tumblr.com; FX.com; details.com
Even the most vocal of songbirds need to rest their pipes.
Kelly Clarkson just announced that she has canceled the rest the remaining “Piece By Piece” tour dates in Canada and England to stay on vocal rest. “Unfortunately my doctor is telling me I have to stay on vocal rest, but I am working hard to get better as fast as possible,” she announced on her website. Clarkson also cancelled a string of U.S. dates in mid-September as well. What’s the best way to send her some serious Get Getter Juju than to appreciate the audible magic that is Kelly Clarkson’s voice? The expectant Grammy winner takes song requests from fans on tour, and has essentially Kelly-fied your playlist! Here are some of my favorites! Listen and then take a moment to send her some much-deserving love! No Doubt’s “Don’t Speak” You may not have been born when this song was popular, but “Don’t Speak” used to be everyone’s go-to pity party theme song. Now, it’s given a bewitching spit-shine, thanks to Clarkson’s dynamic chops.
Justin Timberlake’s “Cry Me A River”
This angry break-up song from Timberlake’s white-hot first solo album has been recharged with scathing lightning in Clarkson's rendition. Hell hath no fury, and all that.
Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off”
Clarkson transform’s last year’s inescapable pop ditty into a soulful, church anthem that’s lightyears beyond the original. While Speaker of the House John Boehner announced his resignation with a presumably tear-soaked statement, President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama reminded everyone that they are and forever will be the Flyest First Couple in history by wowing at a White House state dinner honoring the visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday night.
The glamorous affair featured five-star dining, a performance by R&B star Ne-Yo, and was attended by the entertainment and political elite, including “Empire” co-creator and Oscar-nominee Lee Daniels, ballerina Misty Copeland, and political scientist Henry Kissinger, USAToday.com reports. However, The Obamas effortlessly stole the spotlight as photos and praise for the first fashions nearly broke the Internet. Mrs. Obama slayed in a custom black mermaid gown by Vera Wang with side-swept tresses. The President looked extremely dapper in the standard tuxedo. Is it weird to feel a little more secure knowing our President and First Lady are the coolest leaders in the free world? I didn’t think so. Photo Credits: Time.com
If you watched last night’s 67th Primetime Emmy Awards, you probably had two questions: What the hell is “Olive Kitteridge”? Should we now refer to “How To Get Away With Murder’s” Viola Davis, the first Black woman to win Best Actress In A Drama, as Queen Viola Davis?
The awards ceremony—in which host Andy Samberg did his best to bring his affable dufus brand of comedy to a staunchly formal hosting gig—had its share of high and lows. Jon Hamm finally winning Best Actor in a Drama for his layered performance in AMC’s “Mad Men”: high point. The endless string of wins for limited series “Olive Kitteridge”: low point, solely for the repetition and lack of recognition. Taraji P. Henson’s tearful glee over Regina King’s win and speech for Best Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: high point. Taraji P. Henson scowling after “Empire” co-star kissed her on the cheek: confusing point. The incredibly spoilery montage honoring series finales: supremely low point. “Sons Of Anarchy” is on my binge-watch list, man! Uzo Aduba’s tearful speech for her second-consecutive win for Best Supporting Actress In A Drama in “Orange Is The New Black”: high point "Parks and Recreation's" Amy Poehler losing her 16th Emmy nomination: depressingly low point. But Davis’ deserving win was downright meteoric. She used her Best Actress moment not to rattle off an endless list of names or take videos with her cell phone, but to make a bold statement about the awaiting talent yet lack of opportunities for Black people in Hollywood, and to uplift her colleagues and fellow nominees. Davis began her speech by quoting American hero and activist Harriet Tubman (Davis is will product and star in an HBO biopic about Tubman's life, Variety.com reports): "I see a line, and over that line I see green fields and lovely flowers and beautiful white women with their arms stretched out to me over that line. I can't seem to get there now. I can’t seem to get over that line." The moment was triumphant, powerful, and left me dizzy with awe. It resonated as a glorious coronation for one of the best actresses of this generation. I’ve been pretending to win an Emmy for decades, and this is the first time the Best Actress winner looked like me. God bless the queen! Watch history being made below! What was your favorite Emmy moment? Share below. Photo Credit: eonline.com |
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