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Even seagulls don?t like Chris Brown

We shouldn?t laugh, well actually why the hell not, let?s laugh all we want. Chris Brown being attacked by a seagull is rather amusing, is it not?

The singer has come under a lot of criticism over the last week after he attended and also won a Grammy. The Grammy Awards is of course the location where he beat up former girlfriend, Rihanna, three years ago.

It appears however, that although the public still hasn?t come to terms with his brutal attack, and neither have the seagulls, if these pictures are anything to go by, the pop princess herself has forgiven him.

Brown was snapped at Rihanna?s birthday party in Beverly Hills this week, which set the rekindled romance rumours going again. �It?s also been reported that the pair have recorded a remix of her song Birthday Cake.

Hmm. We don?t know about you but we?re with the seagulls. What do you think?

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The Marchesa Fashion Show Was Star-Studded!

It's a wrap for Fall 2012 collections that just showed in NYC ? and the hottest stars sat front-row for all the glitz and glamour! Speaking of, celeb-favorite brand Marchesa did not disappoint when it came to star power and gorgeous gowns galore! The FIJI Water-sponsored show at The Plaza pulled in big names like Stacy Keibler, Bar Rafaeli, Jenna Dewan-Tatum, Petra Nemcova, Taylor Momsen, Olivia Palermo, Rachel Zoe and more!

After catching up with old friends (Stacy and Bar were caught gossiping ? about boyfriends, perhaps?), sipping on front-row-present FIJI Water and cutting the tension (Rachel and her fallen chum, former assistant Brad Goreski, were sitting only six seats apart), the star-studded front row left wowed by the glamour and gorgeousness that is Marchesa.

"They never fail to disappoint," said Bar to In Touch, calling design duo Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig "amazing." Adds Jenna about her "favorite" designers, "Marchesa just has gorgeous ? gorgeous! ? beautifully made gowns." Oh, and P.S.: Rachel Zoe took lots of pics of her favorites, so hopefully we see them on one of her A-list clients soon! Can anyone say Anne Hathaway for the Oscars?

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'Hunger Games' Star Wes Bentley's Beard 'Did Half The Work' For Him

Bentley, who plays Seneca Crane, tells MTV News his beard 'took two hours to groom every day.'
By Kara Warner with reporting by Josh Horowitz

Wes Bentley
Photo: MTV News

For those of us who've been following the news surrounding all the comings and goings of the lucky "Hunger Games" castmembers, one of the most intriguing is Wes Bentley in the role of Seneca Crane. Not only does Bentley bring a sense of gravitas to the character, but as we've seen in the released photos, his costume and makeup design is especially interesting.

MTV News recently caught up with the "American Beauty" actor to discuss his pivotal role in the film and how much fun he had sporting that curiously shaped beard, which, sadly, he no longer has.

"I would have loved to have kept the beard but that beard took two hours to groom every day," Bentley said. "I don't want to spend that much time in the bathroom."

We then brought up the fact that the beard has caused quite a stir among fans, spawning its own Facebook page as well as our own tongue-in-cheek interview with the fancy fuzz.

"I saw that. I had no idea my beard was so clever," Bentley said of the interview, adding that he is flattered by all the attention the beard has received. "It's such a cool look. Ve Neill, the makeup designer, did such an amazing job. It's exciting that it's getting that kind of attention."

Bentley insisted that all the credit for the design of the beard goes to Neill, and that all he did was grow out everything as much as it could go.

"I usually come to set with a beard and my hair as long as I can get it so there are options. I saw Ve before we started shooting and she was excited I had a beard because she had something special in mind. It was all her. She went at it for like three hours trying to find the right shape; it was cool."

Bentley joked that having the peculiar design on his face did half of his acting work for him and that he sometimes wishes he kept it.

"The beard did half the work," he joked, later admitting that he got a few curious glances whenever he ventured out to run errands during filming.

"I did go into Target a few times late at night with the beard, because my son was there, it was a little odd buying baby formula with this beard and some of the makeup on."

What questions do you have for Wes Bentley's beard? Let us know in the comments section.

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'Avengers' Assembles At Toy Fair

MTV News got hip-deep in action figures, accessories and more at the Hasbro showroom.
By Josh Wigler

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Photo: MTV News

NEW YORK — Covering film, television and comic books in the geek-space comes with its fair share of perks. Free screenings, interviews with the stars — it's not a bad life. But of everything, there's nothing that reverts a professional nerd to their 12-year-old fanboy self quite like a trip to Toy Fair, the New York-based festival featuring more action figures, accessories and board games than any reasonable person could ever need.

I suppose that I am not a reasonable person, then, because I found myself craving nearly every toy I saw featured at Hasbro's showroom in the basement of Manhattan's TimesCenter. It doesn't hurt that Hasbro is responsible for the collectibles behind some of 2012's most anticipated flicks, of course: "Avengers," "The Amazing Spider-Man," "Battleship" and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" are among the movies Hasbro is connected to, and we saw a whole bunch of movie-related goodies as a result.

You can preview the toys for yourself in the video below, and keep reading for some of our favorites.

» Earth's Mightiest Heroes are flying your way this summer, and they're flying in style. Hasbro's upcoming "Avengers" S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier is a breathtaking vehicle to behold, big enough to fit the full action-figure lineup with plenty of space left over. There's even enough room for a Quinjet to land, which itself is not of inconsiderable size.

» In other "Avengers" awesomeness, the role-playing items are where it's at in 2012. Those foam Hulk hands you've had for years are out of date by now, so why not upgrade your equipment with a pair of the Jade Giant's "Avengers" modeled mitts? Even better, Hawkeye finally proves his usefulness to the "Avengers" roster with a Nerf bow that's bound to drive your enemies nuts — and by enemies, I mean your roommates.

» Captain America and the gang aren't keeping all the fun to themselves. Spider-Man was right there with them at Toy Fair, featuring all sorts of web-slinging action of all shapes and sizes. It's really better to see these toys in action than to read about them, so click our video and see what Hasbro's cooking up for your friendly neighborhood toy-collecting needs.

» "Battleship" and "G.I. Joe: Retaliation" are two of the other big movie-related toy lines coming up from Hasbro. With the former, a new version of the classic board game is on its way that allows players to control an alien armada for the first time in the franchise's history. With "Retaliation," the accuracy between the forthcoming action figures and their flesh-and-blood actor counterparts is so stunning that it even caused actors D.J. Cotrona and Adrianne Palicki to take pause at the likeness. Needless to say, my bookshelf is going to be filled with seven different versions of Dwayne Johnson's Roadblock before 2012 is over.

What are your favorite toys from Toy Fair? Tell us in the comments section and hit me up on Twitter @roundhoward!

For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock — visit SplashPage.MTV.com.

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Chelsea Handler And Reese Witherspoon Have A Strange Friendship

They sure are…. close??
Reese Witherspoon revealed that while shooting her new BFFL / This Means War co-star, Chelsea Handler, wouldn't stop trying to record her in the bathroom pooing!
Um… GROSS! LOL!
Why? Apparently it's a "fun" prank. The Oscar blabbed about her new BFF, say:
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'Hunger Games': The Memes That Caught Fire

This week's Hobnobbing celebrates Seneca Crane's beard, Peeta's advice and more Web wonders.
By Amy Wilkinson

Wes Bentley as Seneca Crane in "The Hunger Games"
Photo: Lionsgate

Three years can feel like an eternity. That's how long "The Hunger Games" fans will have sat around sharpening their arrows between Lionsgate purchasing the film rights to Suzanne Collins' novel and the movie ultimately swooping into theaters March 23. But it's also been a productive 36 or so months for the series' acolytes, evidenced by the plethora of Panem-centric memes that have cropped up online to amuse, inform and enthrall.

From Seneca Crane's beard to Katniss' orange backpack, let's celebrate the things that have made this infernal wait a little less painful. (Special thanks to Twitter friends who sent in their recommendations.)

Seneca Crane's beard
Wes Bentley's flame-shaped fuzz was destined for Internet infamy. Following the debut of "The Hunger Games" full-length trailer, the stylized scruff seemed to be one of the hottest topics of conversation. A Facebook page (and insightful interview with Hollywood Crush) followed, proving the beard had staying power — even if it didn't stay on Bentley's face forever. "I would have loved to have kept the beard, but that beard took two hours to groom every day," he told MTV News. "It's such a cool look. Ve Neill, the makeup designer, did such an amazing job. It's exciting that it's getting that kind of attention."

Advice Peeta
Peeta is the wisest baker's son we know. Need proof? Take a gander at Advice Peeta, recommended by @TheHobOrg, where the disembodied head of Josh Hutcherson dispenses pithy platitudes and nuggets of wisdom. "Remember who the real enemy is: Panera," one reads, while another declares, "I set fireeeeeee to the bread." Aw, Peeta's an Adele fan! We knew it.

Lord Buttercup
District 12's male tribute isn't the only character pontificating online. Even Prim's mangy tomcat is getting in on the action. Similarly styled to Advice Peeta, Lord Buttercup, recommended by @mirandahakim, has plenty to say too, like "I am the Mockingjay. LOL JK I'm a cat." The busy feline also manages his own Twitter account, @LordButtercup. Because the revolution needs social-media-minded mongrels.

Effie's shoes
One of the newer (and perhaps less prevalent) memes, recommended by @HGgirlonfire, is a foot fetishist's best friend. Effie Trinket's gold booties (supposedly fashioned after an Alexander McQueen design) made their debut on the recently launched Capitol Couture. And our shoe envy will never be the same.

Katniss' orange backpack
Clearly, "Hunger Games" fans are a fashion-conscious bunch, because when the first "Hunger Games" teaser debuted, and it appeared Katniss' bright backpack had been replaced by a duller version, die-hards were not pleased. Thankfully, further peeks have confirmed that the fiery bag, which Katniss grabs at the beginning of the Games, is indeed a player. And, as recommended by @pikko, it continues to be celebrated on Facebook.

What's your favorite "Hunger Games" meme? Sound off in the comments below and tweet me @amymwilk with your thoughts and suggestions for future columns!

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