Celebrity News July 17, 2013

Extra Scoop: Honey Boo Boo to Retire from Pageants?

Honey Boo Boo to Retire from Pageants?
Say it isn't so! According to her mother, "Mama" June Shannon, Honey Boo Boo aka Alana Thompson simply doesn't have time to compete in pageants anymore. Full story: USA Today

A 'Sharknado' Sequel in the Works
SyFy announced that they're working on a follow-up to the made-for-TV film, “Sharknado.” Full story: ABC News

Kim Kardashian Breaks Silence on Being Mom to Baby North
The 32-year-old reality star has taken to her personal blog to address fans and supporters for the first time about this happy time. Full story: NY Daily News

Trailer Debut: The WikiLeak Movie 'The Fifth Estate'
The trailer for the film "The Fifth Estate," a fictionalized telling of the story of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch), debuted on Wednesday, ahead of the film's October 11 release. See the trailer at L.A. Times.

Keith Olbermann Excited About Return to ESPN
ESPN announced that Olbermann, who acrimoniously left the network in 1997, will return to the company to host a one-hour late-night program. Full story: Sports Illustrated