Hollywood Headlines: A week in review
New York film critic Anthony Lane interviewed actress Scarlett Johansson, but some readers are complaining that the resulting piece pays much more attention to her looks than her thoughts. In the profile, he describes “the honey of her voice” and writes that she “looks tellingly radiant in the flesh.” Read critics’ thoughts here. (Anthony Harvey / Getty Images)
Kanye West prepares for anger-management classes, Miley Cyrus survives a tour-bus fire, Christopher Walken goes viral and much more.
By Andrea Wang / Los Angeles Times
The British singer had weighty words, albeit few, for the fashion designer after she committed suicide in her New York apartment. “I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way,” he wrote on Facebook. Jagger also postponed seven dates on the “14 on Fire” tour in Australia and New Zealand. (Martin Bureau / AFP / Getty Images)
Hollywood’s newest It girl shares the same quirky allure as Jennifer Lawrence — she’s surprisingly honest and incredibly sweet. The latest Woodley media fodder? Her unique beauty routine. Try eating clay or making sure your lady parts get enough vitamin D by splaying your legs in the sun. She insists it does the body good. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times)
The “Noah” actor’s attendance at Pope Francis’ weekly audience in St. Peter’s Square comes after he had offered on Twitter to screen the religious epic for the holy father. “Dear Holy Father @Pontifex,” he wrote late in February. “#Noah film. Screening?The message of the film is powerful , fascinating , resonant.” The pope has yet to respond to his inquiry, but a spokesman has said he doesn’t do the movie thing. (Franco Origlia / Getty Images)
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Miley Cyrus’ vehicle didn’t make it to New Orleans, but the singer and everyone else onboard with her did. See video of the wreckage posted by sister Noah Lindsay Cyrus here. (Charles Sykes / Associated Press)
The rapper pleaded no contest in response to charges after his September scuffle with a paparazzo at LAX. In exchange for no jail time, West faces two years’ probation, 24 anger-management sessions and 250 hours of community service. (Rick Kern / Getty Images)
It’s hard not to tap a toe along to this video dance mashup featuring Christopher Walken. Ballroom, tap and unadulterated freestyling are all well represented in less than five minutes. Can you name all the movies that make an appearance? (Paul Buck / EPA)