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Maggie Gyllenhaal Discovers A Vibrator In “Hysteria”

Jessica WakemanAugust 18, 2011 //

The time before the invention of the vibrator is a dark period of world history which I prefer not to think about. But imagine, ladies, if you will, a period when all of a woman’s problems were attributed to “hysteria,” a vague pathological affliction which doctors found could best be cured by applying pressure to a woman’s most delicate regions. A suffering woman could be relieved of her hysteria by hand, of course, but the world needed a device to get the job done more quickly. “Hysteria” premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival next month and stars Hugh Dancy as a young doctor in Victorian England and Maggie Gyllenhaal as his boss’s daughter, who knows at the root of all these hysterics is a need for pleasure. God bless electricity, that’s all I have to say. [YouTube] Keep reading »

Quickies: Katy Perry’s Mom To Write Tell-All Book

Jessica WakemanMarch 16, 2011 //
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  • Katy Perry’s mom is writing a tell-on book on her Christian ministry her famous daughter. The bombshell, apparently, is that Katy’s mama “disagrees with a lot of choices [Katy] makes in her career.” You mean her mother isn’t proud her daughter’s shooting whipped cream out of her bra? That’s just crazy. [Oh No They Didn’t!]
  • Kurt and Blaine finally kissed on “Glee”! Squeeee! [Celebuzz]
  • Reese Witherspoon is marrying her longtime boyfriend, agent Jim Toth, on March 26 at her California home. Aww! [Radar Online]
  • Facebook has blocked a company from selling a Mark Zuckerberg action figure. Instead, you’ll have to find your Ken doll a tiny tee shirt and zip-up hoodie. [Oh No They Didn’t!]

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Maggie Gyllenhaal To Star In “Hysteria” About Invention Of The Vibrator

Jessica WakemanAugust 20, 2010 //

Finally, the most under-appreciated invention in the history of the world is getting its due; this fall, Maggie Gyllenhaal will film an indie romantic comedy, “Hysteria,” about the invention of the vibrator! It’s set in Victorian-era London and she plays the daughter of a doctor who treats what used to be called “hysteria,” i.e., crankiness and tension. Hugh Dancy will play one of the docs and Rupert Everett will play his best friend. Both are convinced a new vibrating device could help ladies clear that “hysteria” right up. I hate to spoil the ending but … well, we all know it works. [Variety] Keep reading »

Star Couplings: Claire Danes Is Engaged!

Catherine StrawnFebruary 9, 2009 //
  • Claire Danes and Hugh Dancy are engaged. We approve — he is a major upgrade from her past relationships. Plus, he has an accent. [Us Weekly]
  • Tiger Woods’ wife, Elin Nordegren, gave birth to the couple’s second child: Charlie Axel Woods. No doubt “Axel” will be the kid’s golfer name. [People]
  • Usher’s wife, Tameka Foster, went to Brazil for some plastic surgery, and there were major complications. It’s so bad that a neurosurgeon from LA had to go down to help fix her. Let this serve as a warning: Do not go to South American for plastic surgery! Especially when your husband can afford to pay for you to get it done by a legit doctor. [Dlisted]

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