Sunday, October 13, 2013

Miley Cyrus takes another misstep, Pharrell Williams gets hitched

MTV Video Music Awards Cyrus
Miley Cyrus's infamous MTV Video Music Awards performance continues to make waves. Picture: Scott Gries
MILEY Cyrus is copping it again, with one of her "bear" dancers saying she was left feeling "less than human" after Cyrus' infamous VMA performance.
Hollis Jane, who calls herself "a little person" and danced as one of the human stuffed animals, said she was left "shaking and crying" after the performance.
"I had never been in a performance where I was purely meant to be gawked or laughed at. I will never forget that performance because it is what forced me to draw my personal line in the sand," she wrote on her blog.
"I love being the centre of attention, but that was something different. I was being stared and laughed at for all of the wrong reasons. I was being looked at as a prop… as something less than human.
"For the first time I felt truly ashamed of being a little person," the 24-year-old continued. "We were being used simply because we were little. It felt like society still saw us as a joke, despite the fact there is literally nothing different about me other than the fact I am small."
Cyrus appeared on Ellen Degeneres’ talk show last week again defending her now-controversial performance.
"I saw a lot faces that were kind of like… Should we be laughing at this? Is this supposed to be funny? It was supposed to be funny!"
Real Housewives of Beverly Hills
The cast of 'The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'. Camille Grammer, second from left, has undergone a radical hysterectomy. Picture: Arena/Foxtel
The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star, Camille Grammar, has undergone surgery for endometrial cancer. The ex-wife of Kelsey Grammar underwent a "radical hysterectomy" after being diagnosed at an early stage of the disease.
"The surgery went well and she is expected to make a complete recovery following a significant recuperation period," her rep, Howard Bragman, told People magazine.
The 45-year-old reality star has two children via surrogate with ex-husband, Grammar.
She was at an "elevated risk" of the reproductive cancer because of her genetic issues, according to Bragman.
"[She] has been diligent about regular checkups and monitoring, which explains the early detection and rapid treatment," he said.
"Ms Grammer expresses gratitude to all the amazing health care professionals who have taken such loving and nurturing care of her. She urges all women to be aware of genetic factors relating to women's cancers and get regular checkups."
Pharrell Williams Helen Lasichanh
Pharrell Williams has married model Helen Lasichanh. The couple are parents to four-year-old Rocket Man. Picture: Jason Merritt
Pharrell Williams may have written hits for the likes of Justin Timberlake, Madonna, and Robin Thicke, but the Grammy award-winning producer had his greatest hit, tying the knot with his girlfriend model Helen Lasichanh over the weekend.
Williams and Lasichanh exchanged vows in Miami, in front of a truckload of famous friends, including Usher and Busta Rhymes. "Usher and Busta Rhymes did a mini concert at the wedding," a source told US Magazine. "It was so fun. The little concert was amazing. It [was] the most fun wedding I've ever been to."
"Of course they’re playing some of [Williams'] hits tonight," another source added.
Williams and Lasichanh are already parents to four-year-old-son Rocket Man (yes, really). "[He’s the] best song that I’ve ever co-written," Williams said recently on US television.
He also spoke about his relationship and why it works. "It’s awesome. I can’t tell anyone what to do. I can’t give anyone relationship advice. But she’s my bestie. Every night is like a sleepover."
Greg Louganis
Diving champ Louganis wed Johnny Chaillot over the weekend in Malibu.
And in more wedding news, Olympic legend Greg Louganis has taken a dive into marriage. Diving champ Louganis wed Johnny Chaillot over the weekend in Malibu.
The couple met just 18 months ago and became engaged in April.
"It was amazing because I have so many people from all facets of my life here tonight and they are all here and celebrating it is all wonderful," Louganis told People magazine after the ceremony. "I already feel different."
Chaillot’s four sisters and Louganis’ diving coach were there. So were Barbara Eden, and former Olympians Janet Evans and Nadia Comaneci.