Jezebel: Seal

Pew Research Determines Love Is Dying in America

Doug Barry — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 14:30:00 EST

A new infographic from Pew, the think tank that sounds like a baroness's delicate sneeze, shows that fewer Americans believe in marriage and are trying to fill the emptiness in their hearts with expensive Valentine's Day gifts and fancy, last-minute dinners. While about 39% of all Americans (and 44% of all those cynical, emotionally numb 18-29 year-olds) say that marriage is obsolete, that won't stop them from spending $17.6 billion this year trying to convince themselves that, in a world where Seal and Heidi Klum are in the throes of a bitter divorce, love isn't just a sick joke that Gary Marshall came up with to make people see his shitty movies. This year's Valentine's Day dinners will run Americans about $3.4 billion, a shade less than their jewelry purchases ($3.5 billion), and way more than they'll spend on flowers ($1.7 billion). Women will spend $75 on their gifts, while men, in fits of panicked impulse-purchasing, will spend about $160 on crappy heart-shaped necklaces tailor made for the new prototypical American couple — two increasingly suspicious people who realize more each advertising cycle how little they have in common. Your best bet, if you're trying to save money this season, is to stay uncoupled — pet owners only have to spend about $5 to appease their quadruped companions on Valentine's Day (any more than that and it's creepy). More »

Seal Opens Up About Heidi: 'You Just Grow Apart'

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 14:43:54 EST

Seal was on Access Hollywood today, spilling the contents of his heart to his ski buddy Billy Bush. In a voice that's equal parts whiskey and honey, Seal hinted that traveling, fame and tough schedules may have been the culprit — "when you decide to be globally known, you've got to service the globe. You just grow apart," he said. "It is what it is." He was not the scary, violent-tempered "monster" the tabloids have been calling him, and he seemed very concerned about his children: "We talked to them, we tried to explain as best we could, what is going on… Things will be different. The main thing is to make sure that they feel that they're loved." More »

Lady Gaga's Boyfriend is Growing Sick of Her Schtick

Luke Malone — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

When I first read that Lady Gaga's boyfriend Taylor Kinney wanted her to stop acting all weird-like when she was around him it came off as the request of a controlling asshole. Then I thought about it. I mean, who'd really want her bringing some of her pointier costumes into the bedroom? And imagine trying to watch The Real Housewives in peace and have her interrupt to give one of her well-meaning sermons about the importance of good self-esteem. "Gaga started living and breathing her character 24/7 because she felt her fans wanted that," someone whispered tenderly to In Touch. "Taylor has convinced her that he loves the real Stefani." I'm totally Team Kinney on this one. [In Touch] More »

Glenn Close's Guide to Good Acting: Be in a Cult

Luke Malone — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Glenn Close has opened up about a rarely discussed fact of her upbringing, saying that she used to be in a cult and credits it with honing her acting abilities at a young age. Joining the conservative Moral Re-Armament sect with her family when she was seven she toured the world as part of their musical collective Up With People until she went to college. "It was a cult, where everyone was told to think alike, and that's devastating. I decided that I would not trust even my instincts. Because I didn't know what they were. Everything had been dictated," she said. "It also gives you a huge sense of looking from the outside in, and I think that in many ways that has been very good as an actor, because you are somebody who is asked to go into a character... I always felt that I was held together with Scotch tape and paper clips, and, as an actor, that's good." Because her role as sociopath Patty Hewes in Damages makes it the best TV show ever I suppose we owe Moral Re-Armament a secular world of thanks. [NY Mag] More »

Aretha Franklin Calls Off Her Engagement After Just Three Short Weeks

Cassie Murdoch — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:00:00 EST

Oh, man, it's not even Valentine's Day and already love has taken quite a beating in 2012. Today comes the upsetting news that Aretha Franklin has called off her engagement to Willie Wilkerson. But… but… but, it's only been three weeks since they announced their plan to marry! What could go wrong in that time? More »

Heidi Klum Couldn’t Cope With Seal’s Raging, Hulk-Like Temper

Luke Malone — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 EST

Now that Heidi Klum and Seal have gone belly-up the next stage is to start guessing the cause of their demise: and our first contender is Seal's allegedly "volcanic temper." Blabbermouth sources ran straight to TMZ and told them that the couple are splitting because he gets a case of the Hulk-like rages and she doesn't want that around their kids. They also threw in the old chestnut of Heidi being more successful than Seal and him not being able to hack it. All this is great and all but they didn't answer the question that's really on our minds: Who gets custody of their epic Halloween parties? [TMZ] More »

Auf Wiedersehen, Love — Heidi and Seal Split

Doug Barry — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 11:00:00 EST

In case you, like the starry-eyed New York Post, were holding out any hope of a reconciliation between Heidi Klum and Seal, disabuse yourself right now of such foolishness — it will only make the heartbreak easier to bear. We could try to diffuse this horrible moment in pop culture history by making some crass joke about rose petals and how they're wilting, but, unlike the caricature couples that broke up recently, i.e. Krussell and Krim, Heidi Klum and Seal seemed like they were in love forever, an insight I've come to solely by analyzing red carpet photographs. After Seal tweeted "The End" on Friday, more news of the impossible break-up started leaking through the media outlets until last night the couple's split seemed less a threat from celebrity news mongers to pay more attention to them and more like an inevitable fact of the cynical age we live in — Klum is expected to file papers in Los Angeles County Superior Court this week, citing irreconcilable differences, one of which might be Seal's reported hard-partying lifestyle. If you really want to torture yourself though, I think I've found a hitch in Klum's plan because she's German so maybe somehow...the courts won't...ugh, I can't even. Sorry, guys. [Daily Mail, Page Six] More »

Guys & Ghouls Rocked Frighteningly Creative Costumes At Heidi Klum's Halloween Party

Jenny Zhang — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 12:20:00 EDT

Full disclosure: I loathe Halloween from the bottom of my gristly, blackened heart. When I was younger, my parents and I hid behind our sofa in the pitch dark to avoid trick-or-treaters. As an adult, I still have major beef with this holiday, but usually keep my trap shut to avoid being called a spoilsport. But you know what is fun? The day AFTER Halloween, when no one is in costume, and I can spend the morning guessing what celebrities dressed up as for Heidi and Seal's annual Halloween party! In a surprising move for people who are worshiped for their physical appearance, the sexy (insert costume here)s were few and far in between. More »

Meredith Vieira Tears Up While Announcing Departure From Today Show

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 09 May 2011 09:00:00 EDT

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This morning, Meredith Vieira announced that she is indeed leaving the Today show in June (as rumored). "I want to spend more [time] with my husband Richard, and my kids," she said. Her husband has written a book about the fact that he's coping with multiple sclerosis and colon cancer. Meredith also said: "I really hope to stay in the NBC family." Ann Curry, who is so freaking earnest and annoying it is painful, will take Meredith's spot, and Natalie Morales will read the news, taking Ann's job. The Associated Press notes: "Today is careful to cultivate the image of family, and made the announcement with the five regulars seated on a couch, tossing off jokes to blunt emotion." [AP] More »

Ke$ha Plans To Assault Us All

Dodai Stewart — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:00:00 EST

Oh, Ke$ha. We live in uncertain and unsteady times. So perhaps we should thank you for being reliable, constant and steadfast in your unfailing dedication to atrocity. And for informing us that your upcoming tour will be an "assault."

John Travolta Went on an All-Dude Ski and Spa Trip—With His Wife (?!)

Lauri Apple — Fri, 31 Dec 2010 10:30:48 EST

The National Enquirer reports that John Travolta's Vermontian resort getaway was semi-secret, and that Kelly Preston was not there. Travvie and his guy-pals were "very discreet," a source told the Enquirer. "You could tell they didn't want to be seen."

Heidi Provides Shelter For Seal & The Shopping

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 12:30:00 EST

[Beverly Hills, December 20. Image via INFDaily.]

A Lawsuit & New Music For Britney

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:00:00 EST

Britney Spears turned 29 yesterday, and took to Twitter to lash out at Star magazine for printing the domestic abuse story, to thank her fans for birthday wishes and make an announcement about new music.

Seal's A Denim Dandy & Heidi Is Corduroy Crazy

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 11:27:00 EDT

[New York, October 30. Image via Pacific Coast News Online.]

Japan Doesn't Want Paris Hilton

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Paris Hilton has basically been kicked out of Japan. Not hot.

Michaele Salahi A Housewife No More

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 09:00:00 EDT

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Michaele Salahi won't be returning to The Real Housewives Of D.C.. That is: IF the show is renewed for a second season.

Strolling With A Smile

Hortense Smith — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 16:30:00 EDT

[London August 21. Image via Bauer-Griffin.]

Heidi, Seal & The Kids Move Their Feet, Eat Frozen Treats

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 18:06:00 EDT

[Saint-Tropez, August 2. Image via Splash.]

Carry A Torch

Anna Holmes — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 15:50:00 EDT

[New York, June 21. Image via Bauer-Griffin]

TGIF

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 28 May 2010 12:50:00 EDT

[Boston, May 28. Image via Splash.]

Miley Moves Out; J. Lo Says She Was At The "Forefront" Of A "Little Girl Movement"

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Miley Cyrus, 17, is getting her own place.

Kate Turns To Leo; Gabourey "Would Like" To Lose Some Weight

Dodai Stewart — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:00:00 EDT

Finally, the gossip some of you have been waiting for:

Megan Fox: "I've Only Been With Two Men"; Spencer (Literally) Bites His Tongue

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 19:30:00 EST

In the new issue of U.K. Harper's Bazaar, Megan Fox announces, "I've only been with two men my entire life. My childhood sweetheart and Brian [Austin Green]," not that it's any of our business.

One Singular Sensation

Sadie Stein — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 22:01:27 EST

[Beverly Hills, January 17. Image via Getty.]

Auf Widersehen!

Sadie Stein — Sun, 17 Jan 2010 21:36:48 EST

[Beverly Hills, January 17. Image via Getty.]

Jon To Hamm It Up On 30 Rock Again; Katy Perry Pregnancy Rumors Persist

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 09:00:00 EST

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Mad Men isn't on the air right now, but Jon Hamm will be on your TV!

Flaking Out

Dodai Stewart — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 14:50:00 EST

[Aspen, December 20. Image via x17.]

Amy & Blake Are Back On; Lindsay's Freaking Out In India

Margaret Hartmann — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 19:30:00 EST

Amy Winehouse divorced Blake Fielder-Civil in July, but it seems they've reunited: She arrived at his London apartment on Sunday and only left this morning at 3 a.m.

Yoko Ono Fetes Beatles Fashions; Louboutin Stuffed Shoes With Raw Meat

Jenna Sauers — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:20:00 EST

Yoko Ono turned up to the Tokyo launch of Comme des Garçons' Beatles-inspired line. [WWD]
Christian Lacroix may not have a confirmed buyer for his bankrupt fashion line, but he will design a tower in Dubai. [AB]

Taylor And Taylor Are Probably Not Getting Married, John Mayer Continues To Have Problems With The Ladies

Hortense Smith — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:45:00 EST

A source claims that Taylor Lautner has proposed to Taylor Swift. The source was last spotted running down the street screaming, "It's true! Now stay away from Bella! You're ruining everything! Team Edwaarrrrddd!" Not really. But maybe? [ShowbizSpy]

Crows And Bacon And DJ Lance Rock, Oh My! A Roundup Of Celebrity Halloween Costumes

Hortense Smith — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:00:00 EST

Celebrities, both with and without their children, were out in full force last night, showing off their fancy pants Halloween costumes to the world. Ahead, a roundup of the most notable costumes of the night. More »

Heidi Klum's Name Change; Letterman's Apology

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:00:00 EDT

Heidi Klum is changing her name to Heidi Samuel! Did you know that her husband's real name is Seal Henry Olusegun Olumide Adelo Samuel? Short and sweet. [TMZ]

The Karate Kid Part 2

Dodai Stewart — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:50:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, September 17. Image via WENN.]

Good Cause, Horrible Shoes At Gates Foundation Event

Sadie Stein — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 10:30:00 EDT

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation & Viacom's "Get Schooled" Initiative launch at L.A.'s Paramount Studios brought out Heidi and Seal, Malin and Morgan, and, I'll just say it, the worst pair of shoes I've ever seen . More »

Heidi Doth Protest Too Much About Husband's Perfection

Lindsay Robertson — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:00:00 EDT

Last night Conan asked Heidi Klum a friendly, innocent question about Seal's parenting style, and Heidi got all defensive. Could the Seal/Klum perfect union be losing some of its legendary smugness? More »

A Very Smiley Sharon And Seal

Hortense Smith — Sun, 24 May 2009 16:00:00 EDT

[Antalya, Turkey, May 23. Image via Getty.]

Wow: Heidi Klum's Kids Grow Up So Fast

Anna Holmes — Thu, 14 May 2009 13:50:00 EDT

[Los Angeles, May 13. Image via WENN]

Rihanna's New Track Disses Chris; Twilight Sequel Script Trashed?

Dodai Stewart — Tue, 12 May 2009 09:00:00 EDT

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Rihanna has a new song, with guest vocals by Lady GaGa, titled Silly Boy. Kanye West posted it online, and the lyrics are:

Heidi And Seal: Fourth Time's A Charm

Hortense Smith — Sun, 10 May 2009 12:00:00 EDT

[Malibu, May 9. Image via INFDaily.]

Amy's Comeback Gig Is A Total Disaster

Hortense Smith — Sun, 10 May 2009 10:30:00 EDT

Don't call it a comeback: Amy Winehouse's attempt to restart her career in St. Lucia was a disaster, with audience members booing her as she stumbled about and forgot the lyrics to her songs. [DailyMail]