With nearly every joke substituted for a new one, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues is returning to movie theaters for one week. Starring Will Ferrell as TV news anchor Ron Burgundy, Anchorman 2 has made about $170 million worldwide since opening in December. Paramount Pictures announced that an R-rated version of the film with 763 new jokes will play in the U.S. and Britain beginning Friday. Director Adam McKay improvises heavily while making a film, and found he could swap out practically every joke for an alternative. In a statement, McKay recommended die-hard Anchorman fans see the new version, but “if you’re not, stay very far away.”
The Vivienne Westwood hat that producer, rapper and singer Pharrell wore at the Grammy Awards is being auctioned on eBay to support his charity. Bids had reached more than$11,000 by Saturday afternoon for the brown fedora, which became a trending topic on Twitter after Pharrell wore it. Proceeds will support Pharrell’s From One Hand to Another charity. It provides arts and educational resources for children.
A former wig designer for rapper Nicki Minaj sued the performer Friday, accusing her of walking away from business plans, then making money by selling wigs based on his designs without permission. The lawsuit filed by Terrence Davidson accuses Onika Maraj, who uses the stage name Nicki Minaj, and Pink Personality LLC of breaking implied contracts, reneging on discussions to launch a reality TV show and a wig line and misappropriating his wig designs. An attorney for Davidson, Christopher Chestnut, said the designer has suffered at least $30 million in losses. A representative for Minaj did not immediately return a message seeking comment. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in Atlanta. Davidson, who lives in Georgia, said in the lawsuit that he started working as Minaj’s hairstylist in early 2010. He created multiple wigs for the rapper, who is known for her flamboyant hairpieces.
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