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Ramon Novarro and Greta Garbo in ‘Mata Hari’: The wrath of the censors (See previous post: "Ramon Novarro in One of the Best Silent Movies.") George Fitzmaurice’s romantic spy melodrama Mata Hari (1931) was well received by critics and enthusiastically embraced by moviegoers. The Greta Garbo / Ramon Novarro combo — the first time Novarro took second billing since becoming a star — turned Mata Hari into a major worldwide blockbuster, with $2.22 million in worldwide rentals. The film became Garbo’s biggest international success to date, and Novarro’s highest-grossing picture after Ben-Hur. (Photo: Ramon Novarro and Greta Garbo in Mata Hari.) Among MGM’s 1932 releases — Mata Hari opened on December 31, 1931 — only W.S. Van Dyke’s Tarzan, the Ape Man, featuring Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O’Sullivan, and Edmund Goulding’s all-star Best Picture Academy Award winner Grand Hotel (also with Garbo, in addition to Joan Crawford, John Barrymore, Wallace Beery, and...

We’re getting the impression that Kris Humphries is kind of the Charlie Brown of the celebrity world. Even before things went epically south in his marriage with Kim Kardashian, there was something tragi-comic about the guy. Whether he’s seated next to his (ex) wife’s sex tape partner on a plane, belatedly learning that his fiance has in fact been married before, or getting sued over an alleged herpes outbreak, he always has a lot on his plate. There’s no other way to put it: the universe just seems to continuously s– on him.

So when we heard that he got into a battle royale on the Td Garden court last night in Boston, we weren’t all that surprised. It just seemed like something that would happen to the guy. Apparently he and Celtic player Rajon Rondo tangoed during the second quarter after Humphries fouled Celtic Kevin Garnett.

Kim Kardashian feels ''handcuffed'' to Kris Humphries. The 'Keeping Up With The Kardashians' star filed for divorce from the basketball player after 72 days of marriage in 2011 but with Kris seeking an annulment due to ''fraud'' rather than a divorce, they are struggling to reach a settlement. Kim's lawyer told Judge Stephen Moloney in court: ''Miss Kardashian is now handcuffed to Mr. Humphries.'' However, according to E! News, Kris' attorney Marshall Waller, said if Kim wanted the marriage to be over, she just had to agree to his client's request for an annulment. Kim has been spotted wearing a promise ring...

Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries' divorce drama is far from over. More than a year after the E! star filed for divorce from the pro baller, Kardashian's attorney was back in a Los Angeles court Wednesday asking for a judge to finally put a speedy end to her client's marriage. "Miss Kardashian is now handcuffed to Mr. Humphries," Kardashian's attorney, Laura Wasser, pleaded with Judge Stephen Moloney. In response, Humphries' lawyer, Marshall Waller, told the court that if Kardashian wanted the marriage to be over, all she had to do was agree to his client's request for an annulment.  It was the first time the ex-couple's legal eagles were back duking it out...

Los Angeles -- Kim Kardashian's divorce attorney told a judge Wednesday that the reality star wants to move on with her life but is "handcuffed" to her estranged husband because the case is not yet ready for trial.

Superior Court Judge Stephen Moloney told attorneys for Kardashian and NBA player Kris Humphries to return to court in mid-February to set a trial date to either dissolve or annul the couple's 72-day marriage. He didn't set a deadline for depositions and other pre-trial investigation to be completed, but indicated a trial could be held early next year if it is ready by Feb. 15.

Humphries, a power forward for the Brooklyn Nets, is seeking an annulment based on fraud, but his attorney says he needs more time to collect documents from companies that handle Kardashian's reality shows.

Kardashian is seeking a traditional divorce and her attorney Laura Wasser has cited both...

Kanye West has officially been dragged into the longest, most ridiculous divorce case ever -- Kris Humphries made Kim's rapper/bf sit for a deposition ... TMZ has learned.Kim's lawyer, disso-queen Laura Wasser, is in court right now, essentially asking the judge to make Kris either s**t or get off the pot. As Wasser put it, "She [Kim] is now handcuffed to Mr. Humphries."Wasser mentioned Kris and his lawyers are now raising...

HollywoodNews.com: Kris Humphries was recently named in a lawsuit that accused him of giving a woman herpes, but now his attorney is working to clear his name. His attorney has spoken out about the accusations and how they will be fighting them, states E! News. "It is unfortunate that Ms. Kayla Goldberg and her attorneys chose to name my client, Kris Humphries, in a lawsuit alleging such malicious, defamatory and demonstrably false claims," Humphries' attorney commented. His attorney now plans to "vigorously pursue all available remedies to defend and protect Mr. Humphries against these allegations." There are rumors that she sought money from him prior to filing. Do you think he'll easily win? Follow Hollywood News on Twitter for up-to-date news information. Hollywood News, Hollywood Awards, Awards, Movies, News, Award News, Breaking News, Entertainment News, Movie News, Music News Image by PR Photos...

HollywoodNews.com: Not everyone in the Humprhies family takes forever to get a divorce as it is reported that Kris Humphries' parents have already settled their split. Debra and William Humphries reportedly settled their divorce before they filed earlier this month, states UsMagazine.com. The two allegedly included a signed agreement for their settlement when they filed. The settlement reportedly has neither one receiving spousal support. Meanwhile, Kris is still in his divorce with Kim Kardashian despite the fact that it started last fall. The two do have a serious prenuptial agreement which makes it odd that he is still fighting this. What do you think about his divorce being dragged out? Follow Hollywood News on Twitter for up-to-date news information. Hollywood News, Hollywood Awards, Awards,  Movies, News, Award News, Breaking News, Entertainment News, Movie News, Music News Image by PR Photos...

One year ago today, Kim Kardashian glided down the aisle living out her "Fairytale Wedding" dreams. After just 72 days of marriage, she and husband Kris Humphries called it quits and the Brooklyn Nets player alleged their marriage was a fraud. One year later, Kardashian and Humphries are embroiled in a bitter divorce battle and the 31-year-old reality star has scheduled Humphries' ex, Myla Sinanaj, for her deposition on the same day as the one-year wedding anniversary; and Sinanaj is not happy about it.

Sinanaj reportedly called Kardashian a "cruel bitch" for scheduling her deposition on the anniversary of Kris and Kim's wedding, TMZ reports. Sinanaj will allegedly testify that Humphries told her repeatedly about how Kardashian defrauded him in the marriage.

Sinanaj claims Humphries "hated the cameras and his life being on display," despite the fact that he made hundreds of thousands of dollars on the E! reality series.

Kris Humphries is planning to ''set the record straight'' about his marriage to Kim Kardashian. The NBA player has responded to claims he is seeking a £4.4million settlement from the reality star - who filed for divorce after just 72-days in October - despite having signed a pre-nuptial agreement that entitles him to nothing. In a statement, his lawyers told Life & Style magazine: ''No demands have been made. While we are encouraged to see an apparent willingness by the other side to put big numbers out in an attempt to settle Mr. Humphries' claims, we respect and will continue to observe...

Kris also reveals that he has hired a new legal team in Los Angeles to handle the divorce! Kris Humphries and Kim Kardashian's split has been nasty so far, but now Kris is speaking out through his legal team and saying that he's going to keep quiet about Kim -- until it's time to go to court! Kris, 27, released a statement to the media through his lawyers that says no matter how Kim, 31, decides to handle the divorce, he will not sling mud at his ex. "Much effort and energy to mis-direct the public’s perception of what transpired between Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries has taken place over the past several months, some even going so far as to attempt to create settlement 'demands' where none have been made," the statement reads. "Neither Kris Humphries nor his legal team have spread these rumors nor will they. While we...

That's just one explosive secret that Kris Humphries father, William, may reveal in a new tell-all book, he could have published in the new year. And that's not all! There could be allegations that Kim was verbally and physically abusive to Kris, claims an insider , reports Life & Style magazine. Plus Kim's intensive six hours routine to do her hair and makeup would be revealed. While Kris Humphries signed a confidentiality agreement as part of his wedding prenup, none of his family members' did, according to Life & Style. That means that his father is free to tell Kris' side of the story and apparently William Humphries told the magazine that "I'd love to write a book." "It's Kim's worst nightmare," according to the source. "The Kardashians have no control over what William says." And the Humphries family are not fans of Kim or the Kardashian -- to say the least. "Kris' family cannot stand them.

The reality TV star filed for divorce from the basketball player after just 72 days of marriage in October, but this week the sportsman made an application to have their union annulled on Wednesday (30.11.11), and while the socialite is "upset" by her estranged spouse's move, she is hoping they can resolve things.

A source told People magazine: "The filing is, of course, upsetting. She respects Kris and just wants them both to find peace and move on ... Kim doesn't want a battle.

"Kim is sad how things ended up. The split was a devastating decision from the beginning."

Meanwhile, Kris is said to be against divorce for religious reasons so is planning to ask for legal separation extended indefinitely if his petition for annulment – for which he cited "fraud" – is not granted, TMZ.com has claimed.

An indefinite separation would prevent both the basketball player and the 'Keeping Up with the Kardashians...

Kim has the Kardashian clan behind her. Kris has his fam and New Jersey Nets teammates watching his back. It's Team Kim V. Team Kris. Whose side are you on? Ever since Kim Kardashian filed for divorce from Kris Humphries, just 72 days after getting married, their lives have turned into a battle field. Kris has rebutted Kim by seeking an annulment and asking for their prenup to be dismissed. Now, Kim and Kris are at war. Find out who is taking Kim's side and who has allied with Kris. Team Kim: The Kardashian Klan: Kim's siblings Kourtney, Khloe, Rob, Kendall Jenner, Kylie Jenner and step-brother Brody Jenner have all aligned with Kim. Kim's mother Kris Jenner and her step-father Bruce Jenner have spoken openly in her defense. Brittny Gastineau: Kim at first alienated Brittny, but now they are becoming friendly again. Lamar Odom: Khloe's husband Lamar is Team Kim.

Kris Humphries is to request his marriage to Kim Kardashian be annulled. The basketball star was shocked when the socialite filed for divorce after just 72 days of marriage at the end of last month but is reportedly planning to hit back at her paperwork with a petition to seek a legal separation, sources told People magazine. It appears he has had a change of heart as Kris, 26, had originally agreed to sign divorce papers when Kim, 31, flew out to Minnesota for showdown talks, though the sportsman's father says he was 'blindsided' by the legal action. William Humphries said: 'There...

Is Kris planning to sue Kim and her family, for his sudden loss of income? And is he planning to reveal their most private secrets as well? Kris Humphries has been very quiet since Kim Kardashian shockingly filed for divorce on October 31, but behind the scenes a Kardashian insider says that Kim has a legal team investigating his options to get back at Kim, especially financially, according to InTouch magazine. Kris is claiming that his role on Kourtney & Kim Take New York is bigger than he was told, claims the insider.  But he's also worried about how he's being portrayed on the show. Plus, Kris is worried that if the Kardashians are bad mouthing him, he will be prevented from being hired to host future events. "He's not going to be vilified," a Humphries insider told the magazine, "Kris knows his rights. He will sue." Kris continues to insist that...

Kris Humphries was 'blindsided' by Kim Kardashian filing for divorce. The Basketball player has yet to speak publicly about the end of his marriage to reality TV star Kim - who filed for divorce last week, 72 days after their wedding - but his father insists he knew nothing about it. William Humphries told Life & Style magazine: 'There was never a discussion about it - it just came out of nowhere and blindsided Kris. 'How could someone do that? Kris was completely surprised. The news was already published before he found out. 'Kris is hurting, but we're here for...

While most of the attention surrounding Kim Kardashian's divorce from NBA star Kris Humphries has been on the reality star and her TV-loving family, Humphries' own family is now speaking on out the split.

Kris' dad, William Humphries, spoke to Life & Style Weekly about how his son didn't know that Kardashian was filing for a divorce until he read about it in the news.

“How could someone do that? Kris was completely surprised. The news was already published before he found out!" William said.

News broke Oct 31 that Kardashian, who wed Kris in a lavish August wedding, was filing for divorce after just 72 days of marriage.

William added that even though Kardashian went ahead and filed the legal papers on Oct. 31 without giving her huband a heads up, the pair were in contact that day.

“They did speak briefly the day the split was announced -- but only because...

Although Kim claims she filed for divorce after tears and emotional anguish, an explosive report by magazine columnist Victoria Gotti says Kim met with high-powered attorneys just days before her wedding day, to inquire about a divorce! Did Kim Kardashian plan her divorce with Kris Humphries even before she said 'I'do'? A shocking new report in Star magazine by their columnist Victoria Gotti, claims that Kim's divorce was 100% premeditated and that she's been planning her "life post-Kris" long before their Aug. 20 wedding! "She was done with the marriage before it even became official," Victoria Gotti claims. "Kim was shifting gears from pre-wedding jitters to postwedding business deals." And that's not all. " Kim started telling family and friends that she and Kris were splitting just three days after the wedding and that she had mom Kris Jenner's help as she moved on to her next moneymaking venture," says Gotti's source.

Kris' dad William Humphries says his son feels absolutely 'betrayed' by Kim's divorce filing after being completely blindsided by her divorce filing! "There was never a discussion about it (the divorce). It just came out of nowhere and blindsided Kris," his dad William claims to Life & Style magazine, in a new exclusive interview. Now Kris Humphries will not budge. Although Kim Kardashian flew to Minnesota to meet with Kris and Pastor Joel Johnson, the minister who married them, Kris is reportedly refusing to cooperate with Kim's devious divorce plan. Hollywoodlife.com has already revealed that Kim's trip was absolutely not an attempt to reconcile but to make sure Kris wasn't "going to do something stupid, like talking to the press," a source close to the situation told us, and now Life & Style reveals that Kris is trying to make the divorce as difficult as possible for the reality star! "Kris...

Yes, we are still talking about it. Hey, don't judge! So is the rest of the world and if you can't beat 'em - join 'em! 

Kris Humphries was spotted without his wedding ring earlier today. Well, let's hope so! If my wife filed for divorce without me knowing about it that ring would be off my finger and flushed right down the damn toilet. Okay... so maybe if the ring cost a lot of money I would flush it right down to the pawn shop. Regardless, it'd be off my hand!

Mr. Humphries was seen leaving a gym in his Minnesota hometown with a naked hand. He very well could have taken it off to exercise but wasn't rushing to put it on in the locker room after his work out. The NBA star also wasn't shy about showing off his ringless finger while holding a smoothie to-go. 

I don't blame the poor guy.

As I am sure you can guess the job offers are just piling up for Kris Humphries. The soon to be ex-husband of Kim Kardashian is the world's most pitied man and is going to need something to do during this NBA lock out. Luckily for him The Chippendales sounds like a promising option. The Las Vegas franchise has reached out to Mr. Humphries in hopes that he will join the bow tie clad boy's club. 

TMZ is reporting that The Chippendales is looking for a man to fill their empty celebrity Mc position and have asked Kris Humphries to be the lucky guy. The spot was once filled by ex-98 Degrees singer Jeff Timmons. Which one was Jeff? Okay, nevermind I just googled him. He was sexy but I am sure Kris would sell more tickets. Sorry Jeff.

Having seen Kris interviewed a few times I can safely say...

Last night, the final two hours of Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event aired. And if you managed to sit through three hours and 33 minutes, you were finally rewarded with an actual wedding. But more on that later.

E! packed even more wedding prep into last night’s special leading up to the actual nuptials. Seating charts, catering menus, a bridal shower, and bachelor and bachelorette parties Vegas style. All of which had Kim making this important life observation: “I don’t know how Elizabeth Taylor got married so many times!” So really, part 2 was just a continuation of...

It was the happily-ever-after she always dreamed of. Kim Kardashian tied the knot with New Jersey Nets forward Kris Humphries on Saturday evening, her rep confirms to People and E! exclusively. The couple, who became engaged in May after dating for six months, wed at a private estate in Montecito, Calif., in front of 440 guests. Among them: Demi Lovato, Babyface, Vera Wang, Mario Lopez, Mark Ballas, Ciara, Carmelo Anthony, Eva Longoria and Eduardo Cruz, Ryan Seacrest and Julianne Hough, Alan Thicke, Cheryl Burke, Melanie Brown, Maria Menounos, Sugar Ray Leonard, Serena Williams, Kathie Lee Gifford, Brittny Gastineau, Greta Van Susteren,...

Marrying Kim means that Kris will have to deal with ‘the mother-in-law from hell’ (Kris Jenner), a jerk of a somewhat brother-in-law (Scott Disick) — and a sister-in-law (Khloe) who’s a negative nelly!

It’s just not easy keeping up with the Kardashians! Kris Humphries is having a really hard time dealing with his fiancee Kim Kardashian‘s family — to the point where he’s almost ready to call the whole thing off, a source tells In Touch magazine!

Kim’s mother Kris Jenner is the main person causing all the stress for Mr. Humphries. She’s turned into the nagging soon-to-be mother-in-law that grooms fear!

Mrs. Jenner has been “calling the shots” of Kris and Kim’s wedding, says the insider. “She’s a stage mother with a type-a personality. She controls her daughters’ lives, and already she’s trying to control Kris’ as well.”

Kris J. “turned into...

Reality star Kim Kardashian stopped by "The Tonight Show" on Tuesday and chatted with Jay Leno about her engagement to Kris Humphries... and her gargantuan 20.5 carat engagement ring. Jay questioned the authenticity of the jewel. "If it burns, it's not real, it's cubic," adding, "If it's fake, Mr. Humphries has some explaining to do."

Kim hesitantly handed over the ring to Leno, who placed it in a small metal holder and lit a match. The...

On Saturday, we reported that 63 year-old Tucson mass shooting victim Eric Fuller had been arrested for allegedly making a threatening comment to Tucson Tea Party co-chair Trent Humphries at the taping of a Town Hall event for ABC News' This Week with Christiane Amanpour. Remarkably, the program aired Sunday morning, and the alleged threat "You're dead" can clearly be heard as Mr. Humphries speaks.

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A Note from the Flying Monkey: I’ve mentioned before how, completely coincidentally, I often receive emails around the same time all centered around a certain “theme.” This week, most of the mail involved questions about the past.

But with topics as interesting as these, it's not enough to merely write about the past. So join me this week as we make a full-fledged Journey Back Through The Mists Of Time!

Q: Oh magnanimous one, right now I'm really into creatures like fairies, fairy-adjacent creatures (such as elves), and really anything that can fly. Are there any books, TV shows, movies, or songs that involve creatures such as gay angels, gay fairies, gay elves, or anything that can fly that's gay? -- Kitty, Tennessee

A: Fairies, angels, and...

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Q: On last week’s episode of The Amazing Race, both Sam and Dan’s groin areas were pixelated during their mudflats volleyball game in Tallinn, Estonia – but no one else was. Upon arrival at the mudflats volleyball court, Sam, after a thorough survey of their male competitors, remarked how gorgeous and good-looking they all were in their black trunks. Could it be a case of uncontrolled standing ovation or just attire malfunction? – Anonymous

Sam (left) and Dan McMillen

A: What are you suggesting – that they both had uncontrolled standing ovations? That makes me wonder what’s in the water back in Liberty, Missouri.

But it’s true: plenty of viewers were perplexed by the curious case of the pixilation of the underwear of Amazing Race’s hot gay brothers.

Mollie Sugden, star of the British sitcom Are You Being Served? (1972-85), died on July 1 of natural causes. Her five-decade acting career made her a beloved figure in her native England and, surprisingly, in the U.S. as well.

Are You Being Served? was set in a department store, a dying breed even in the Seventies. Sugden's Mrs. Slocombe was the doyenne of ladies underwear, a role mirrored in menswear by Mr. Humphries, whose airs and graces she deplored, probably because they got in the way of her own array of affectations.

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