A Tel Aviv baker depicts Pillar of Defense through cupcakes. [Forward] In his first comments since the Middle East protests began, "Innocence of Muslims" creator says he has no regrets. [Reuters] The Likud party is showing a shift to the right at the close of primaries in Israel. [Haaretz] Tzipi Livni will unveil a new Zionist party tomorrow. [Times of Israel] Anti-Israel protestors chant "Death to Jews!" in Vienna. [Jerusalem Post] A senior official says the US is still working to thwart Palestine's UN …More

Damage control time! Rashida Jones has apologized for making comments about John Travolta‘s sexuality. The "Pulp Fiction" star has recently been bombarded with accusations from masseurs who allege he touched them inappropriately, dredging up long-standing rumors about his sexuality, which the actor has vehemently denied. "Parks and Recreation" star Jones made reference to the scandal during an interview earlier this month when discussing Frank Ocean‘s coming out and the positive influence of major …More

Rashida Jones did more than just promote her new film “Celeste and Jesse Forever” (co-starring Andy Samberg) when she visited “Good Morning America” – she also let us get to know her better than we already do. She shared the top five things that we may not know about her, but we have a feeling you probably knew some of them. Number one – her parents have awesome connections. Her dad is musician Quincy Jones, and her mom is actress Peggy Lipton. Her dad hooked up …More

We know that you know that Rashida Jones knows she’s in the new indie movie “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” co-starring Andy Samberg. But Jones is only among a handful of Hollywood actors who also knows what it’s like to be a multi-ethnic, bi-racial star. And she loves it. As “Celeste and Jesse Forever,” which opens August 3, creeps closer to theatres, the spotlight will once again start shining brighter on Jones. It seems that, inevitably, she finds herself answering questions …More

Something’s happening at the Paltrow-Martin household. We’re not entirely sure, but either mad face painters stormed the couple's home, or it’s little Apple Martin’s eighth birthday party. We could go either way on this one. Here’s something even more surprising than the sight of the typically-chic Paltrow in blue kitty face: Now, we’re not completely taken aback by Rashida Jones’ appearance. The funnywoman is always good for a laugh. But what in the heck is she …More

Drake has apparently been a very busy man. The rapper heartthrob has recently been linked to not one, but two lovely ladies, causing us to wonder that age old question: Can a bad boy be tamed? Rumors persist that Drake and actress Rashida Jones are romantically linked, following their initial meeting at Sundance earlier this year. Her reps denied the story, but a source told In Touch Weekly, “She wants to go public, but he’s reluctant.” Now, Drake’s been tied to Tyra Banks, as well. The …More

J-Connected celebrities took to the red carpet last night at the Metropolitan Museum's annual Costume Institute Gala to strut their stuff in style. Some took calculated risks that paid off (we're looking at you Scarlett Johansson and Ivanka Trump). Others had more trouble mastering the dos and don'ts of style--check out the side boob action on Gwyneth Paltrow and Marc Jacobs' indescribable fashion failure below. …More

Rashida Jones said she “feels like a miracle” after appearing on the NBC program, “Who Do You Think You Are?” The “Parks and Recreation” star, who is the daughter of director Quincy Jones and actress Peggy Lipton, uncovered some unknown Jewish history in her family tree, with roots that took her all the way back to Holocaust-era Latvia. On the show, historian Ilya Lensky informed Jones that generations of her ancestors were killed during the Shoah. “Even though I know a …More

Andy Samberg and Rashida Jones hit up the Sundance Film Festival as their movie, “Celeste and Jesse Forever” played to an adoring, loving crowd. Well, at least Jordan Hoffman, a reviewer for IFC, seemed to dig it! Hoffman writes, “’Celeste and Jesse Forever’ is a perfect example of ‘the same but different.’ You know what type of buttons are going to get pushed in this movie, you know there are going to be wacky friends, ups and downs, musical montages, awkward …More

They may or may not have a thing going in real life, but they certainly have a ton of chemistry on the silver screen. Co-stars Mila Kunis and Justin Timberlake can soon be seen at theaters in the upcoming Friends With Benefits. Friends With Benefits is a romantic comedy about the complications that can occur within a seemingly simple sexual arrangement between friends. Kunis and Timberlake filmed a public service announcement to spoof on the theme of the film, check it out! The film also stars Woody Harrelson, …More