Today's Evil Beet Gossip

Ashton ‘Unfollowed’ Demi on Twitter

Photo: Demi Moore visits 'Good Morning America' on September 26 Holy hell. I know Sarah reported on Ashton and Demi's imminent divorce yesterday afternoon, but here comes the freshest, stupidest update: ASHTON IS NO LONGER FOLLOWING DEMI ON TWITTER, RadarOnline can "exclusively report" (by just looking at his Twitter profile). Moreover, Demi Moore only recently re-followed Ashton Kutcher's account---which tells us that, at some point, SHE UNFOLLOWED HIM, TOO. In this modern, dynamic culture, Twitter unfollows and Facebook defriendings are part-and-parcel o...

Crystal Harris’s Engagement Ring Now Up for Grabs

Photo: Crystal Harris celebrates her ex-wedding day in Vegas, June 18, 2011 I feel absolutely terrible. I actually believed earlier reports that Hugh Hefner's ex, Crystal Harris, pawned off her 3.39-carat engagement ring soon after jilting her fiancé. That would have been so tacky, if it were true. But no: she was only getting it appraised in a pawn shop. Instead, Christie's is doing the pawning. Wow! Classy! Harris's ring will be up for auction next month. If you want a ring with a more classic design, you may look at these vintage style engagement rings. If you have a watch that needs watch cleaning service...

Viral Video: Introducing Your New Favorite Sci-Fi Novelist, Rainn Wilson

Here's Rainn Wilson as Xanthony O'Harbinger, author of the noted Dragonsingers of Kronn series. Boy, there sure were a lot of dweeby jokes embedded in just that one sentence. Granted, it's pretty impossible for O'Harbinger to sidestep comparisons to the metafictional Garth Marenghi. But more importantly, what is this video even for? I mean, it's got to be a viral promotion for something. (I spend too much time on the Internet.) Colin Meloy---of the Decemberists' fame---tweeted a link to the Rainn Wilson video, promising "more to come!" He included the hashtag #wildwoodbook; Wildwood is the first in Meloy's anticipated Wildwood Chronicles series of children's books. The books follow the main character, little Prue McKeel, into the Impassable Wilderness, a magical and uncharted forest located right on the outskirts of Portland, Oregon. And with that, I've totally solved the mystery of this video, you guys! It's part of a viral push for Colin Meloy's series of fantastical kids' books. Weeeeird. /> Here's Rainn Wilson as Xanthony O'Harbinger, author of the noted Dragonsingers of Kronn series. Boy, there sure were a lot of dweeby jokes embedded in just that one sentence. Granted, it's pretty impossible for O'Harbinger to sidestep comparisons to the metafictional Garth Marenghi. But more importantly, what is this video even for? I mean, it's got to be a viral promotion for something. (I spend too much time on the Internet.) Colin Meloy---of the Decemberists' fame---tweeted a link to the Rainn Wilson video...

Read This: Mitch Hedberg’s Love Letter to Uni-ball, Manufacturer of Pens

Photo: It's so easy to become a member of the Mitch Hedberg Street Team! Mitch Hedberg passed away in 2005, but he remains one of the best-loved comedians of the Oughts. His quirky observations, boyish shyness, and spoken syncopation lent his stand-up comedy an eccentric charm. Here, via Hedberg's official website (his wife Lynn continues to maintain it), is his letter to Uni-ball, praising their pens, promising his allegiance, and requesting Uni-ball's sponsorship. His distinctive scrawl is a little, uh, blinding, so I took the liberty of reproducing the full text ...

Get the Look: Nicki Minaj’s iHeartRadio Ensemble

Photo: Nicki Minaj wearing a hot pink chicken wing Here's what Nicki Minaj wore to this weekend's iHeartRadio concert series. First of all, I am so happy to see homegirl in a tank top, because, y'know, things happen. To reproduce this look at home, you will need: - "Cosmic Planets" printed tights, ~$10.00 - Bustier with attached tutu, ~$30 (but if someone can find a closer match, let me know!) - Pink galoshes, in the $57-$100 neighborhood - A hot pink, fried chicken wing necklace, on sale now for $79.99! Now, before all you vega...

Listen to This: Betty White Raps, Is “Still Hot”

Photo: Betty White with 'Betty's Boys' on the set of I'm Still Hot Oh, Betty White. I get the shtick. You're nearly 90 years old, but you're still spry, and you always have that mean twinkle in your eye. We all titter anytime you say something lewd in that tinkling, silvery voice of yours. But actions speak louder than words, madam, and you've demonstrated over and over again that you're "still hot." We know you are! There's no need to reassure us! I guess I just don't see the benefit in cutting a dance track emphasizing how "hot" Betty White still is. I re...

You Know Those Two U.S. Prisoners in Iran Who Were Just Released? Sean Penn Helped

Photo: Sean Penn and girlfriend Shannon Costello with former U.S. President Bill Clinton You know those two hikers who were imprisoned in Iran? The ones who finally returned to the United States just today? OK: Sean Penn helped negotiate their release, CNN.com is reporting. Wait, what? Exactly. CNN: The report was first published by the Reuters news agency, which cited a source close to the release process as saying that Penn flew to Venezuela months ago to speak about the hikers' plight with President Hugo Chavez, an ally of Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Mara Buxbaum, a rep for Penn, confirmed the Reuters report but declined to provid...

Who Watched SNL’s Season Premiere?

Photo: Steve Martin pops by to rain on Alec Baldwin's parade on SNL I know, I know: nobody watches Saturday Night Live anymore. It was sooo-ooooo much better in the 2000s/1990s/1980s/1970s, back when so-and-so was on the show. But---as if you could forget!---the SNL season premiere aired last night, and Alec Baldwin hosted for the 16th time. I will continue to never forgive Alec Baldwin for that time he was a huge jerk to me, but the guy is so, so talented anyway. Steve Martin, who has hosted 15 times and has never been a jerk to me, made the obligatory...

Quotables: Simon Cowell Pays His Ex-Girlfriends

Photo: Simon Cowell at the premiere of 'X Factor,' September 14, 2011. You can't have somebody in your life who's become accustomed to a certain thing, and just because you don't want to be in the relationship any more, now everything is cut off. It's not alimony. It's doing the right thing. ---Simon Cowell, on paying off some of his ex-girlfriends. There you go, ladies! If, in the course of dating Simon Cowell, you become acclimated to luxury and extravagance, he will continue paying you. That seems like a nice gig, huh? Following their breakup in 2008,...

Kat Von D and Jesse James Are Finished, For Real This Time

Photo: A happier Kat Von D on September 8, 2011. Did you even know Kat Von D and Jesse James were together again? No? Well, they were. And now they're not. And if you thought they were, in fact, still a couple, Miss Von D understands your confusion. She clarified the whole romantic jumble to her fans on Facebook last night: "I am not in a relationship. And I apologize for all the 'back and forth' if it's caused any confusion." This is the second time the inked couple has broken their engagement, and only in a matter of months. Honestly? I sincerely don't want to be too mean about this, because I am star...