Britney Spears Shows Off Engagement Ring, Looks Gorgeous

January 5, 2012


Wow. Britney Spears showed off her engagement ring in a new Facebook photo today, but it’s not the rock we’re impressed by. The bride-to-be herself looks cute as ever!

Oh yeah, and that diamond ring’s alright too.

“I can’t stop looking at it!!” she wrote along with a photo of herself displaying the bauble inside either a nail salon … or her house, for all we know. She can afford it!

Here’s the beaming future Mrs. Jason Trawick:

Britney Spears Engagement Ring Photo

Jason definitely did Brit proud when he popped the question with the nearly four-carat round Neil Lane diamond and pave band ring on his 40th birthday last month.

No wedding date has yet been set, and the lovebirds aren’t rushing things. Nor are they planning a decadent affair, opting instead for a low-key wedding.

After all she’s been through, probably a smart move.

Here’s wishing them all the best, and hoping for more Britney Spears pictures like this one for our gallery. She’s never looked better – or happier.

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Rand Paul: Stop Trying to Marginalize Ron Paul!


Ron Paul’s son and campaign surrogate Rand Paul is making the media rounds, laying into his competition and challenging the notion that Paul is unelectable.

The U.S. Senator from Kentucky says his dad, who claimed one of three tickets out of Iowa, has a lot of money to continue pursuing the Republican presidential nomination.

He fears, however, the oft-repeated media theorem that Ron Paul can’t win will become a self-fulfilling prophecy. The “unelectable” argument is one he adamantly refutes.

Specifically, Rand Paul took issue with Rick Santorum‘s foreign policy in an interview with CNN, suggesting that he, not Paul, is the one out of the mainstream.

Listen to Rand’s comments below and see if you agree:

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Tale of the NFL Playoff Tape: New Orleans Saints vs. Detroit Lions


On the heels of the NFL Divisional Playoffs, THG is previewing the quartet of matchups on tap this weekend. Already, our astute analysis has revealed:

Now, it’s on to the Saturday night game between the New Orleans Saints and Detroit Lions. We know a lot of points will be scored. Let’s compare the most important aspects of each time to find out more…

Lions vs. Saints

1. SETTING FOR
Saints: Treme
Lions: 8 Mile
Edge: Lions

2. FAMOUS FANS
Saints: Ellen DeGeneres
Lions: Kid Rock
Edge: Saints

3. FICTIONALLY KNOWN FOR…
Saints: Marching In
Lions: Lacking heart
Edge: Tie

4. ABILITY TO LIFT A CITY’S SPIRITS FOLLOWING A NATURAL DISASTER
Saints: High
Lions: N/A
Edge: Saints

5. HISTORY WITH KIM KARDASHIAN
Saints: Employed Reggie Bush when he dated her
Lions: None
Edge: Lions

6. RUSHING YARDS PER GAME
Saints: 132.9 (6th in NFL)
Lions: 95.2 (29th in NFL)
Edge: Lions

7. BIGGEST FANTASY FOOTBALL STUD
Saints: Drew Brees
Lions: Calvin Johnson
Edge: Tie

8. THE BIRTHPLACE OF…
Saints: Jazz
Lions: The American automotive industry
Edge: Saints

9. EMBARRASSING PLAYOFF FACT
Saints: Lost to a team with an effin losing record last year
Lions: No one on the roster was alive when they last made them
Edge: Lions, barely

10. EMBLEM ON HELMET
Saints: Fleur-De-Lis
Lions: A lion
Edge: Saints

THE VERDICT: It’s a tie! The final tally is 4-4-2. Granted, ties are not permitted in a NFL playoff game, but there’s no arguing with these results. Following a season in which three quarterbacks – two in this game alone – threw for over 5,000 yards, anything is possible, right?

WHO DO YOU THINK WILL WIN?

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Sarah Palin Lays Into “Unscrupulous, Gimmicky Thuggery” of “Obama Ticket Machine”


Sarah Palin weighed in on the race for the White House last night.

You were dying to hear from her, we know. You’re so welcome.

Appearing on Fox News’ Hannity, Palin, who hasn’t endorsed a Republican candidate in the 2012 campaign, offered general praise for the field after Tuesday’s Iowa caucus results, reserving the red meat for President Barack Obama.

“My concern is for the GOP candidate who wins this primary as they go forward to face the Obama presidential ticket machine and really the thuggery that is involved in that,” Palin said, segueing to John McCain’s endorsement of Mitt Romney.

“I believe that Senator McCain, in his endorsement of Mitt Romney, Senator McCain and I, we’re the only ones in America who have ever had to face that Obama presidential ticket machine and all that it encompassed,” she added.

“What it encompassed, you know, this unscrupulous, gimmicky scheme that it was.”

“Senator McCain, evidently has chosen Mitt Romney as the one to be the most prepared to face this thuggery, this scheme that someone’s going to have to face.”

Is Romney the best prepared? Or the most electable? Do you wish Palin would have run for President herself? Or that she’d go away forever? Share your thoughts with us.

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Jason Derulo Fractures Neck, Tweets Funny Pic


Jason Derulo fractured his neck the other night.

While it’s a serious injury the singer incurred, it looks like he’ll be okay, fortunately, ’cause he later Tweeted this photo of himself chillin’ at the hospital.

“I fractured my neck doing tumbling & acrobatics 4 tour!” he wrote, rocking a full neck brace and hospital gown while seemingly in a medical facility.

Jason Derulo Twitpic

As it stands right now (though maybe not for much longer), the 22-year-old is due to kick off the U.K. leg of his tour in Glasgow on February 23.

There’s no word yet on exactly what the “In My Head” singer was doing when he suffered the injury, or just how debilitating it may prove to be.

But if nothing else, like Adrian Peterson, he appears to be in good spirits:

“Always tryin 2 push boundaries 4 YOU! Like my new chain? ;) ”

LOL, and yes. Get well soon man.

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Newt Gingrich Hammers “Timid” Mitt Romney in New Ad


Timid.

That sums up Mitt Romney in one word, according to Newt Gingrich, who touts himself as a bold, conservative leader for America’s future in this new ad spot.

Coming out hard after Romney derailed him in Iowa, where he once held a sizable edge, Newt calls Mitt’s economic plan “timid” and “virtually identical to Obama’s.”

Gingrich, despite a disappointing fourth-place finish in the first Republican caucus of the primary season, is showing no signs he’ll drop out, at least for now.

“Timid won’t create jobs, and timid certainly won’t defeat Barack Obama,” the narrator says, quickly delivering on Gingrich’s promise to draw a sharp contrast.

“Newt Gingrich’s bold leadership balanced the budget, reformed welfare and helped create millions of new jobs. The Gingrich jobs plan is a powerful plan to grow our economy and create jobs, rebuilding the America we love with bold conservative leadership.”

You buying it?

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Dolly Parton: Leave Miley Cyrus Alone!


THG readers, who voted Miley Cyrus into the finals of our Celebrity of the Year tournament, aren’t the only ones who are a fan of this young actress.

“I remember myself at her age,” Parton tells Parade. “We’ve all been a bit too hard on her.

Dolly Parton PicMiley Cyrus at Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards

From salvia smoking to the occasional provocative outfit to the recent controversy that erupted when Cyrus appeared to admit she loves smoking point, it’s true that Miley has been in the media’s crosshairs.

Parton, who is close to the star, acknowledges a few missteps along the way, but returns to her overall theme: Miley is young.

“I hope she holds it together because there’s a world of things she can do. She should keep an eye on things and make wise decisions.”

[Photos: WENN.com]

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WGA Award Nominations 2011: Revealed!


The Descendants, Bridesmaids, Midnight in Paris and other fan favorites lead the way in the just-released Writers Guild of America Awards, honoring the best of 2011.

The biggest surprise may be the inclusion of the independent drama Win Win, while the big snubs appear to be War Horse, The Ides of March and The Artist.

Diablo Cody (Young Adult), Alexander Payne (The Descendants) and Steven Zaillian (The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo) were among the scribes recognized.

Other nominees range from Kristen Wiig and Woody Allen to Will Reiser, Seth Rogen’s friend who adapted his own battle with cancer into a hit dramedy.

The full list of WGA Award nominees 2011:

Original Screenplay

50/50, Written by Will Reiser

Bridesmaids, Written by Annie Mumolo & Kristen Wiig

Midnight in Paris, Written by Woody Allen

Win Win, Screenplay by Tom McCarthy

Young Adult, Written by Diablo Cody

Adapted Screenplay

The Descendants, Screenplay by Alexander Payne and Nat Faxon & Jim Rash; Based on the novel by Kaui Hart Hemming

The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, Screenplay by Steven Zaillian; Based on the novel by Stieg Larsson, originally published by Norstedts

The Help, Screenplay by Tate Taylor; Based on the novel by Kathryn Stockett

Hugo, Screenplay by John Logan; Based on the book The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick

Moneyball, Screenplay by Steven Zaillian and Aaron Sorkin; Story by Stan Chervin; Based on the book by Michael Lewis

Documentary Screenplay

Better This World, Written by Katie Galloway & Kelly Duane de la Vega

If a Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front, Written by Marshall Curry and Matthew Hamachek

Nostalgia for the Light, Written by Patricio Guzmann

Pina, Screenplay by Wim Wenders

Position Among the Stars, Script by Hetty Naaijkens-Retel Helmrich, Leonard Retel Helmrich

Senna, Written by Manish Pandey

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Mila Kunis: The New Face of Dior Handbags


Exciting news: Some Mila Kunis pictures that weren’t hacked!

The gorgeous actress is joining the Christian Dior family in a new series of ads for the Miss Dior handbag, shot in New York by photographer Mikael Jansson.

The Kunis ad campaign will debut internationally in Asian and European editions of Elle, Vogue and Madame Figaro on January 15, with U.S. versions to follow.

Here are a couple of images from the campaign:

Mila Kunis For DiorMila Kunis Dior Ad

“I am absolutely thrilled to be working with Dior,” Kunis said in a statement. “The brand is iconic in so many ways. It defines fashion, elegance and sophistication.”

In signing with the French fashion house, Kunis joins Lady Dior handbags’ current face, Marion Cotillard, plus Black Swan costar Natalie Portman and others.

Charlize Theron also models for Dior beauty and J’adore Dior fragrance, and Jude Law, Sophie Marceau and Sharon Stone have ties to the brand, as well.

Sounds like talented, stylish company by any measure.

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Meghan McCain Would “Slit My Wrists” if Dad Endorsed “Moron” Rick Santorum


“If he had endorsed Santorum, I mean, I would be like slitting my wrists on the table right now.” – Meghan McCain on John McCain’s endorsement of Mitt Romney

Like her dad, Meghan McCain does not mince words.

In the wake of Tuesday’s Iowa caucus, she didn’t hold back on her feelings about surprise second-place finisher and frequent McCain critic, Rick Santorum.

“My father did not become the nominee having anything to do with the Iowa caucus. I find it completely irrelevant,” she said. “If Rick Santorum becomes the nominee of this party, I mean, it is going to be bedlam and hysteria like you have never seen.”

As for whether a McCain endorsement will help Romney in next week’s primary, the 27-year-old said it certainly couldn’t hurt, given his popularity in the state.

“I think in New Hampshire the McCain name is very strong. If my father could run for Governor of New Hampshire right now, he’d probably still win,” she added.

Romney leads N.H. and national polls in the Republican presidential race.

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