Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Angelina Debuts Dueling Looks For New Spy Thriller

All femme fatales need a good disguise, or two, especially if her pursuers know too much about her. And with Angelina Jolie filming the spy thriller Salt this week, two looks have already surfaced.

One is a soft-looking, all-business blonde, and the other an alluring raven-haired, possibly weapon-toting vixen. Which is the real Evelyn A. Salt, a rogue CIA operative trying to clear her name? That's the big mystery.

"She's a character you never know," Lorenzo di Bonaventura, who also produced Transformers and the upcoming G.I. Joe, tells. "People who think they know the real her may or may not. Those who think they can tell whether she's in a disguise also may or may not ... She tells you her agenda, but are you supposed to believe it?"

Di Bonaventura adds: "Her pursuers have a ton of information to act on, but that's where they begin to question what is real and what isn't".

Salt co-stars Liev Schreiber as Winter, her ally and supervisor in the CIA's Russia office, and shoots in Washington, D.C., and New York City. It opens in 2010.

Mariah Carey's Baby Planning

The 38-year-old singer and her husband Nick Cannon, who married last year following a whirlwind romance, were seen leaving a Beverly Hills' Southern California Reproductive Center last week, where they reportedly met with a prenatal specialist.

A source told: "Nick and Mariah are trying anything and everything to conceive. After almost a year of trying to natural way, they visited a fertility clinic to help make their baby dream come true".

Mariah is said to be desperate to give birth before she turns 40 next March.
The renowned centre is one of the leading In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) clinics in California.

The couple have made no secret of their desire to start a family, with Nick admitting he wants a large brood. He said: "We'll multiply. That's what's got to happen."

Mariah has also revealed she is ready to become a mother, but finds the constant speculation about whether she is expecting tiresome.

She said: "I don't like to talk about it too much. I just think about it as the next phase. We'll see. I've changed my mind about becoming a mother because I'm with 'The One'. I think we would make good parents, and that we'd be able to figure out how to do it properly".

Keira Knightley Consoles Colin Farrell

Keira Knightley, who is to star opposite Colin in forthcoming film ‘London Boulevard', has recently been consoling Colin following his split from novelist Emma Forrest.

Former hellraiser Colin, 32, is said to be distraught after he was dumped by Emma following a year-long relationship and has turned to Keira, who he had been in touch with regarding their roles.

A source said: "Keira thought it would be helpful to speak to Colin about their parts but she has been trying to support him through girlfriend troubles. She says it has helped her understand the man she is going to play opposite and is delighted to have connected with him so well".

Keira, 23, is going through a tough time herself because she has hardly seen her boyfriend, actor Rupert Friend.

The source added: "Keira can't wait to start shooting as she has put in so much preparation for the part. She has felt lonely without much time with Rupert over the past few months as he has been busy promoting his new film ‘Young Victoria' and, like Colin, can't wait to absorb herself in the project".

‘London Boulevard', which loosely follows the plot of 1950 film ‘Sunset Boulevard', will see Colin playing an ex-convict who falls in love with Keira's reclusive actress character. Shooting on the film starts next month.

Motherhood Has Made Katie Holmes Wiser

Becoming a mother has allowed Katie Holmes to flex muscles she wasn't even aware she possessed.

Motherhood, the parent of 2-year-old Suri Cruise tells: "It has been the most amazing experience, in an instant you become strong. You have to be a little bit wiser; it's the most important job in the world".

Not that having a child wasn't a formidable experience for Holmes, 30, and husband Tom Cruise, 46. "During the first couple of days with Suri, we would just sleep right next to her to make sure she was breathing. And I was constantly learning on the job, but Tom was very helpful and supportive".

Madonna's Receives Mean Present

The '4 Minutes' singer has been inundated with DVDs of the famous horror film 'It' since it was reported last week her ex-husband Guy Ritchie refers to her by the insulting term.

A source said: "She's received the packages at all of her addresses so she suspects they are from somebody she knows. And she is furious".

Madonna has also received 50 copies of the novel by Stephen King, which is about a child murdering clown.

The source added: "It's been said that Guy compared her to Pennywise the clown, the evil monster with the dodgy make-up. But now her homes are full of reminders and she doesn't know how to get rid of them".

The 40-year-old 'RocknRolla' director and Madonna, 50, announced they were divorcing last October after nearly eight years of marriage. Last week, it was revealed that Guy used the offensive name even before the couple split.

A source said: "Even towards the end of their marriage, he would call her 'It'. He told people, 'We can't make 'It' angry'. Or Guy would say, 'Oh, 'It' is in a bad mood today'. There is absolutely no love lost between them".

They were granted a decree nisi in a London High Court last November but still remain embroiled in a bitter custody battle over the two sons they raise together, Rocco, 8 and adopted David, 3.

A US court hearing about custody of the children is scheduled for next month.

Morgan Freeman Health Fears

Morgan Freeman will be monitored round-the-clock by a private doctor on his new movie.

Producers on 'The Human Factor' are concerned about the health of the 71-year-old actor, who plays Nelson Mandela in the film, and director Clint Eastwood, 78, and have flown a private doctor out to the African set to care for the ageing stars.

A source told: "Morgan is under special scrutiny because of his near fatal car accident back in August. There's a huge budget for the film at stake. These guys are getting up there in age.

Sure, they had physicals before leaving, everyone has to. But the private doctor was just an agreed upon decision on all sides of the table".

Clint recently acknowledged he is getting old, but says his passion for films keeps him young at heart.

He said: "I like taking it easy, I like golf and I like Budweiser. All that stuff is fine, but the main thing is I still like working, I think working keeps you young, I think it keeps your mind active. It's like exercising your body - exercising your brain. Both of them are synonymous".

Tuesday, March 3, 2009

Smarty Pants Emma Watson

The 18-year-old actress, who plays brainbox Hermione Granger in the ‘Harry Potter' franchise, is thrilled by the offer of a place to study at the prestigious American college. Emma broke the news on her internet blog, excitedly posting: "I got into Yale!".

It has not been confirmed what subject Emma is set to study if she accepts the place, but she revealed last month she has also been accepted by Cambridge University in the UK to read English Literature.

The actress recently insisted her studies will not interfere with her acting career and even believes it will help her hone her craft.

She said: "Jodie Foster did it, Natalie Portman did it. I think it's entirely possible to juggle university with filming.

I actually think going to university will make me a better actress. The experience of living like that, working to deadlines, living with other students. It's all the things I want. There are actresses who don't know about things like doing their own laundry and getting a bus. I'm not going to be like that.

For me, this is just the beginning. I've only shown a little bit of what I can do. There is so much more to come".

Farrah Fawcett Sets the Record Straight

A British newspaper put out a report saying that the 'Charlie's Angels' star has flown to Germany for more aggressive cancer treatment in a desperate final attempt to live. The newspaper also reports that Farrah has dismissed staff, saying she may never return.

However, that is absolutely false. Farrah's close friend Alana Stewart, who is currently with Farrah, told over the phone that Farrah goes to Germany for routine treatment every few months. Alana tells that Farrah is in good spirits, and is hopeful and positive, as are her doctors.

Gary Barlow Collapses

The Take That singer, who injured his back last month while training for the 19,000ft climb for British charity Comic Relief, broke down in agony after a gruelling four-hour walk.

Girls Aloud stars Cheryl Cole and Kimberley Walsh, singer Alesha Dixon, presenter Fearne Cotton and actress Denise Van Outen took turns carrying Gary's backpack on the first leg of their eight-day climb.

A source said: "He was in a great deal of pain but everyone rallied around to get him through it. It was a hellish experience".

In his trek diary, Gary said: "It's very steep and I'm having to use two poles for my back, but I'm told it will loosen up after the first day's climb. We only walked for four hours today because of the intense heat and steep incline".

However, Boyzone singer Ronan Keating thought the first day was easy. He said: "Today wasn't too tough a day. I don't mind sleeping in a tent, I go camping with the kids once or twice a year and you get used to it. I've got my gear, it's all here, we've got a little mattress. It's cosy and cool".

The climb will raise money for Comic Relief's charity projects in the UK and Africa.

Organisers hope to raise £1 million, some of which will be used to fight malaria in Tanzania, where Mount Kilimanjaro is located. The mountain is Africa's highest summit.

Michael Jackson Expected To Make Concert Announcement

Despite his spokeswoman labeling the reports speculative, Singer Michael Jackson is likely to perform a series of comeback concerts in London this summer.

A announcement regarding the engagements is expected to be made Thursday by the musician himself.

Jackson's last live performance in Britain took place at the 2006 World Music Awards, where he appeared only briefly.

The O2, formerly the Millennium Dome, is expected to be the venue for his concerts. Also due to headline there in June, for eight nights, is Britney Spears.

Dame Elizabeth Taylor's $100,000 Gift

Citing inspiration from President Barack Obama, Dame Elizabeth Taylor continued her philanthropic efforts this week with an unexpected donation to a faith-based educational outreach program.

After hearing President Obama's speech last week to "reach across the aisle", the Hollywood legend made a $100,000 donation to the Alliance for Christian Education to fund the organization's pilot program for global educational outreach: a preparatory school, Providence Hall.

"I chose to underwrite this remarkable Christian-initiated educational effort because our new president challenged us to break down the barriers that divide us", said Taylor, who happens to be Jewish. "To honor that challenge and to help rebuild our nation, I feel we have to reach beyond the limitations we place on ourselves in the name of religion or other ways we define ourselves".

Bruce Willis Sued

Bruce Willis and Willis Brother Films are being sued for $4 million. A lawsuit has been filed against the actor claiming that Willis and his production company were in violation of a contract agreeing to produce 'Three Stories About Joan.'

The papers state that Willis quit as director on the project September 29, 2008 without notice, which allegedly puts him in breach of the contract.

The following statement is from Willis' attorney, Marty Singer: "The lawsuit filed against Bruce Willis by the production companies on the proposed motion picture 'Three Stories About Joan' is frivolous and has no merit. In over three decades of practice, I have rarely seen such an absurd lawsuit.

The production companies admitted they did not have the financing in place for the film, failed to pay members of the cast and crew, and failed to deposit Bruce Willis' compensation in escrow, which resulted in the film not going forward. After Mr. Willis threatened to sue the production companies for their breach of contract, they responded with this baseless lawsuit.

Mr. Willis and other individual producers will proceed with their multi-million-dollar affirmative claims against the production companies this week, and are confident that they will prevail".

The three companies filing the suit include Foresight Unlimited, Signature Entertainment Group and Three Stories Productions.

Monday, March 2, 2009

Samantha Ronson's Tragic Attempt At Singing

She may be one of LA's hottest DJs, but after hearing Samantha Ronson's tragic attempt at singing live at an intimate gig in LA last week, it's strongly advised not to give up her day job.

A video of the gig on youtube.com can be seen here.

Snoop Dogg Appears At Nation Of Islam Convention

Briefly addressing the crowd of thousands on Sunday, Snoop Dogg praised the The Nation of Islam's Minister Louis Farrakhan, going on to call himself the leader of the "hip-hop community".

Farrakhan has long standing relationships with hip hop and rap artists and Snoop went on to show his mutual support by saying that he will always seek out the minister.

After making a $2,000 donation to the Nation of Islam, Snoop then sat on stage as Farrakhan addressed the crowd.

Rapper Doug E. Fresh also attended but didn't speak publicly and T.I., (whose real name is Clifford Harris), appeared via recorded video, telling followers that "education is the key to success".

Siegfried And Roy Magic Is Back

When Las Vegas legend Roy Horn was attacked onstage by one of his beloved white tigers more than five years ago, many feared he would never walk or talk again.

But Saturday night, Horn and his longtime illusionist partner Siegfried Fischbacher (the pair known the world over as Siegfried & Roy) returned to the stage in dramatic style, performing an illusion with what their manager said was the very tiger that nearly ended Horn's life.

With tigers in tow, the duo, who performed to sellout audiences for more than 13 years at the MGM Mirage, appeared in front of a crowd of 1,100 at the annual Power of Love Gala at the Bellagio Resort, a benefit to raise money and awareness for the Lou Ruvo Brain Institute.

Jessica Simpson Admits Defeat

Singer Jessica Simpson has re-hired her ex-personal trainer because she "can't resist" junk food and has a problem with binge eating, which is usually triggered by stress.

The 'Pray Out Loud' singer, whose seemingly fuller figure was slammed after she was photographed wearing unflattering high-waisted jeans recently, has embarked on a strict fitness regime with Mike Alexander in a bid to control her cravings for calorific fried food.

Jessica's most recent violation was indulging in the terrible trio of chicken wings, nachos, and alcohol at the Great Dane Pub in Madison, Wisconsin.

The 28-year-old blonde beauty, who is currently dating American football star Tony Romo, recently revealed she is launching a range of dresses to make all women feel sexy.

She said: "I know what flatters a woman, and trust me, I've been judged a lot in my life. By now I know what works if you're curvy. If my clothing and accessories make you feel great and let you walk proud and tall, in big, big platform shoes, then I'm happy".

Paranoid Pete Wentz

The Fall Out Boy star is so paranoid his life is going to be taken, he won't open his front door in case someone is there waiting to kill him.

Pete, who attempted suicide in 2005, said: "I refuse to answer my front door because I'm convinced someone is going to murder me. I used to think that some day I'd end up murdering a close friend or relative. Now it's reversed and I'm convinced it's going to happen to me. That's the way I'm going out, I'm completely sure of it. So I refuse to answer the front door, it greatly minimises that risk."

The bassist also revealed his bipolar disorder, which is a form of manic depression, is now under control after marrying pop star Ashlee Simpson and becoming a father to their baby son Bronx.
He finds it easier to deal with now. He remembers being extremely happy at the age of four. He went to visit an aunt in Switzerland and remember feeling ecstatic the entire summer. But now is even better.

"With marriage and fatherhood, I've finally found two fixed points in my life. They've taught me patience. They've also taught me that I don't need to feel guilty about being happy. My emotional seasons are less extreme."

David Beckham And His Fake Viagra Commercial

Soccer star David Beckham is on the warpath after cheeky Chinese ad execs featured him in a TV commercial endorsing a Chinese impotence medication, without his permission.

During the hilarious advert, the fake David "reveals" how the capsules help him perform better.

The video found on youtube.com can be seen here.

Sunday, March 1, 2009

Boris Becker Announces Wedding Plans On Game Show

While appearing on a German TV game show featuring fellow guest Jennifer Aniston, tennis champ Boris Becker announced plans to marry his Dutch-model girlfriend.

Becker, 41, made the surprise proclamation on the show "You Bet…?", and the six-time Grand Slam singles champ proceeded to leap through a flaming heart of fire.

The news organization says that Becker and his girlfriend, model Lilly Kerssenberg, split up toward the end 2007, and Becker then got engaged to a jewelry designer just a few months later.

"Last summer I went a bit off track but Lilly took me back", Becker explained on the TV show. "Now I don't want to let her go".

The wedding will take place this June at a resort in the Swiss Alps.

Kate Hudson And Owen Wilson's French Adventure

After a low-key weekend of bike rides and late night dinners in Paris, Owen Wilson and very on-again girlfriend Kate Hudson took their French break on the road, for a run along the Normandy coastline.

Heading 90 miles north of Paris on Tuesday, the same day that Wilson's 'Marley & Me' costar Jennifer Aniston flew into Paris, the couple mixed sightseeing with small restaurants, picturesque ports, and shopping, and found time for a walk among the crosses lining the U.S. cemetery above Omaha Beach.

After making the two-hour drive, Wilson, 40, and Hudson, 29, stopped first in the port of Trouville-sur-Mer, settling in at the town's celebrated portside terrace restaurant, Les Vapeurs.

Following a one hour-plus lunch, the pair drove over for a lengthy walk around the shops and galleries lining the 18th century port of Honfleur befor returning to Trouville for dinner at L'Inattendu, a small French backstreet restaurant.

Wednesday morning, Owen took a nearly 90-minute job, while Kate went through the exclusive designer boutiques lining the French resort's main avenue. Afterwards, it was back to Les Vapeurs for a second day's lunch, and then an afternoon drive to the Normandy Cemetery, where those who fell in the D-Day landings remain.

They then returned to Paris, where Wilson joined Aniston for the premiere of French-titled 'Marley & Moi'.

Michelle Obama Rates Beyonce’s Inaugural Performance

Beyonce sang the president and Michelle Obama through their first inaugural dance, and now, the first lady is revealing what she thought of Beyonce's rendition of "At Last."

"Beyonce is an incredible young woman. Barack and I have met her on a few occasions, and it was a great honor to hear her sing 'At Last' so beautifully at the inauguration", Michelle is quoted. "She is so talented and so real, and we just love her".

"I was completely anxious and honored", Beyonce tells of being asked to sing for the Obamas. "Honestly, I've watched the tape of the performance every day because I just want to relive the moment".

Jeremy Piven Fights For Right To A Tony Award

Three-time Emmy Award winner Jeremy Piven attended an arbitration hearing Thursday to defend himself before the Broadway community. Jeremy Piven was brought up before Actors Equity by the producers of 'Speed-the-Plow' to explain why he exited the hit show in mid-December, just weeks after making his Broadway debut to rave reviews.

At the time Jeremy Piven said it was because of fatigue brought on by high levels of mercury in his bloodstream. And the reason given for these elevated levels was sushi. The play's author, David Mamet, acidly remarked, "My understanding is that he is leaving show business to pursue a career as a thermometer". Even Mark Wahlberg, exec producer of 'Entourage', mocked Piven for making this excuse when the pair attended the Golden Globe Awards in January. Both the show and Piven lost their bids.

At the hearing Jeremy Piven won over the five actors in attendance with his fish tale while the five producing representatives remained unconvinced. Faced with this deadlock, the producers of the show can now pursue arbitration against the actor.

While Piven may avoid any financial payout, his actions probably cost him a Tony Awards nomination. He had earned rave reviews when the play opened October 22 and was considered a strong contender for lead actor in a play.

Rihanna and Chris Brown Back Together

Rihanna and Chris Brown are seeing each other again. Rihanna, 21, and Chris, 19, are spending time with each other at Sean "Diddy" Combs' Miami Beach home.

Rihanna's father Ronald Fenty is also speaking out about the reported reconcilliation, telling from his Barbados home: "I love my daughter with whatever road she takes. I'm behind her win or lose. I will be supportive. If that's the road she wants to choose, I'm behind her. I hope to see her soon. I talked to her after her birthday, and she told me she's okay".

Chris allegedly attacked an unnamed woman the night before both he and Rihanna were scheduled to perform on the Grammys. Later, Rihanna reportedly checked into in Los Angeles hospital to tend to injuries. Brown was subsequently arrested on suspicion of domestic violence and released on $50,000 bail. He may face charges from the district attorney's office.

Jonathan Rhys Meyers In Rehab

The Irish actor is believed to have checked into an English treatment facility to seek help for his alcohol addiction. This is the third time the 31-year-old star has spent time at a clinic.

It has been claimed bosses on ‘The Tudors' spoke to Jonathan about his alcohol intake while filming the TV show's upcoming third season.

In 2005, he attended Promises in Malibu, where Lindsay Lohan, Britney Spears and Tara Reid have also been treated, and returned for a second stint in 2007.

Jonathan recently prompted concerns for his health when he was spotted looking dishevelled while purchasing what appeared to be a bottle of vodka.

He has previously spoken about his battle with alcohol, saying: "When I do drink I'm like Bambi. I'm all over the place, hopeless, like a 16-year-old kid. People notice."

In November 2007, the star was arrested after a drunken row with airport staff in Ireland. Days later he was seen walking down a London street drinking a can of strong cider. It was later revealed he was struggling to come to terms with the death of his mother.

Saturday, February 28, 2009

Denise Richards Strugges On The Singles Scene

Denise Richards is struggling to find a new man. The 'Wild Things' actress, who is divorced from Charlie Sheen and previously dated rocker Richie Sambora, wants to find love and is tired of being romantically linked to every guy she is seen with.

When asked if she is dating, Denise said: "I am dating-ish. It is hard. If you're out in public with someone, then people automatically think you're with them, so it can be difficult. I haven't quite figured out how to meet somebody. That is the -ish part.

Denise filed for divorce from Charlie in 2005 after three years of marriage.

The pair, who have two daughters, 4 year old Sam and Lola Rose, 3, battled over custody of their kids and Denise sought a restraining order against Charlie after claiming he had threatened to kill her.

Denise is now reluctant to take a new man home because she is afraid it will upset her kids. Denise admits she struggled to cope with divorcing Charlie and the death of her mother Joni in 2007, saying: "It was probably the worst few years of my life."

Morgan Freeman Was Drunk

Demaris Meyer is suing the ‘Driving Miss Daisy' actor for negligence following the crash on August 3 last year, and has strenuously denied claims she was his mistress.

In legal papers, it states she is demanding compensation greater than $75,000. The lawsuit, filed in Mississippi, states Freeman was drinking throughout the course of the dinner they had together on the night of the accident.

Documents also claim Meyer later met Freeman at a friend's house where he had "at least one more drink". It is alleged Freeman invited her back to his property, telling Meyer she could stay in her own house, referring to the three homes situated on his estate.

Meyer, 48, added yesterday: "I have been labelled as the other woman and have been accused of causing the break-up of Mr. Freeman's marriage. Nothing could be further from the truth. I am not 'Miss Daisy' as I have been referred to in the press. I was not and never have been his mistress, nor was I the cause of his marital break-up."

Freeman and his wife of 24 years, Myrna Colley-Lee, announced they were divorcing days after the crash. The couple had been separated since 2007.

The car accident occurred during Freeman's 40 mile drive between his friend Bill Luckett's house and his own property. The car was flipped over in the accident and Meyer says she suffered life-changing injuries.

Zac Efron Proposes

Zac Efron has proposed to Vanessa Hudgens and it's all to please her mother.

The 'High School Musical' actor reportedly popped the question to his girlfriend of three years because her mom Gina Hudgens doesn't approve of the couple living together out of wedlock.

Zac is relieved to be out of the pressure cooker, because Vanessa's mother has been putting serious heat on him to make an honest woman out of her daughter. She is old-school and doesn't approve of Vanessa living with Zac without some type of wedding promise.

Zac, 21, is believed to have asked 20-year-old Vanessa to marry him while they holidayed in Japan in January.

The couple spend most of their time living in Vanessa's six-bedroom Tuscan style mansion in Studio City, California, despite Zac spending $2.3million on his own modern, two-bedroom house in the Hollywood Hills last December.

Zac loves the current arrangement. He adores Vanessa and they gel really well together. Gina already considers Zac a part of the family. So she's happy that he proposed. It has been reported the couple, who met on the set of 'High School Musical', hope to tie the knot sometime next year.

David Beckham Moves Into George Clooney's Villa

David Beckham is currently living in the former Sexiest Man Alive's villa while George Clooney is away. The locale isn't bad, either: Italy's Lake Como, where the soccer hunk is currently living in the former Sexiest Man Alive's villa while Clooney is away.

Clooney, 47, recently filmed a March 12 special episode of NBC's ER, while Beckham, 33, has been playing in Italy for AC Milan under a loan agreement with his LA Galaxy team.

Hello! magazine, which first reported the sublease, says Clooney and Beckham became friends after being introduced by designer Giorgio Armani at last year's Met Ball in New York.

They grew closer once Beckham moved to Italy, where, the magazine reports, Clooney took the soccer star under his wing.

Robin Williams Takes Broadway

Robin Williams is taking a bite out of Broadway with his one-man show.

Williams will perform "Weapons of Self-Destruction" five times at the Neil Simon Theatre, April 28 through May 3.

"The current state of the country's political and economic climate, while so hard on so many people, has been like gold for a comedian," Williams says. "There's just so much that's ripe for the picking."

The actor and funnyman has been making his way around the map on an 80-city tour of the show.

Julie Bowen Baby News

Julie Bowen of "Boston Legal" fame is pregnant with twins.

Bowen and hubby Scott Phillips, a real estate investor, are expecting twin baby boys. The couple welcomed a son, Oliver, in 2007.

Friday, February 27, 2009

Kate Winslet Snubs Neighbours

The 'Reader' actress and director husband Sam Mendes have a lavish $5.5 million mansion in a small community in South West England but her neighbours moan they never see the Oscar winner at local events.

One local resident said: "She's probably a very nice person but she's not a villager. You wouldn't expect to see her at the village fete."

Speaking about Kate's recent Best Actress honour at the Academy Awards, another local resident, Karin Major, said: "I'm pleased for her but I doubt if the village will have a party."

Kate, who has two kids, Mia, 8 and Joe, 5, has previously insisted she is part of a "normal" family. She said: "We do normal things that any other family would.

"It's important to us that the children are just regular kids, so we go to the park, kick a ball around, go to a museum, watch a movie together or just hang out at home playing Monopoly."

Playboy Bunny Holly Splits From Boyfriend

Holly Madison has split from her boyfriend Criss Angel.

The former ‘Girls next Door’ star and illusionist Criss mutually agreed to end their four-month romance due to their increased work commitments. She was very much in love with him and they're still very close friends.

Holly, 29, and Criss, 41, had been living together in Las Vegas, but Holly recently moved back in with her family.

The pair were first spotted together last October, shortly after Holly split from magazine mogul Hugh Hefner and moved out of the Playboy mansion.

Earlier this month, it was claimed Holly and Criss’ relationship had hit a rough patch.

All she's doing is following Criss around to all of his magic shows, with no legitimate job to speak of. She's still heartbroken and regretful about how things went down with Hugh.

Gisele And Tom Brady Wedding A Surprise

According to a source close to the couple, the ceremony was so secret that even the guests did not realize they were there to attend a holy union. Instead, they "thought they were going to a christening at a church."

As previously reported, the couple wed Thursday afternoon.

Justin Timberlake Crashes Jessica Biel Film Set

Timberlake's actress girlfriend Jessica Biel kept a low profile while shooting Elliott's 1920s comedy Easy Virtue in England in 2008 until her in-demand beau made an on-set visit.

"Jessica said, ‘Can Justin come out to the set?' and I said, ‘Is it going to be a drama?' and she said, ‘We'll do it in secret. It'll be fine,' " Elliott tells.

"So I'm doing this shot at the dinner table with these English country gardens behind and these lenses start creeping up to the window and I said, ‘Cut! Justin's behind me, isn't he?' And poor Justin's sitting there and he's all like this [mimics Justin with his head bowed, looking sheepish] and he says, ‘Sorry.' "

"We went on for a little while and I said, ‘Jessica, I can't work like this. He can come but he has to stay in the trailer' and Justin's very polite and said, ‘I understand' and went to wait in the trailer."

"The trailer was being besieged and I thought, ‘Good, let's put him over there'" laughs Elliott. "What a life."

"He's very, very, very, very sweet and they're a great couple and they absolutely adore each other, which is really nice," says Elliott.

Gwyneth Paltrow Defends Her Website

Gwyneth Paltrow is taking on critics of her lifestyle website, Goop.com, just days after The New York Times published an article questioning the site's relevance in light of a barrage of published swipes against its cardio-workout and pizza-recipe content. Also under attack: the site's perceived omniscient tone.

"I think the people who are criticising it or criticising the idea of it, don't really get it, because if they did, they would like it," Paltrow, 36, said Wednesday night at a New York City benefit she hosted for Bent On Learning, a non-profit organization which arranges yoga and meditation classes in the city's public schools.

Yet as The Times noted, "many critics find the enterprise fatuous and a bit puzzling." Typical is a query from Toronto's The Globe and Mail: "Why is it called Goop?" its writer asked. "Perhaps 'Any Old Load of Rubbish' and 'Learn From Me, Ungrateful Peasant' were both taken."

Paltrow said she believes some of the barbs simply stem from the fact that she's doing something new and different. "I think that people like people to stay in their 'box' - they like people to stay how they are comfortable seeing them."

Ed McMahon Hospitalized

ET has confirmed that television icon Ed McMahon has been hospitalized.

A family member tells the 85-year-old has been at a Los Angeles area hospital for nearly one month, and is being treated for pneumonia.

McMahon has been in the intensive care unit and was recently diagnosed with systemic bone cancer. His wife Pam has been by his side, and that his wife's "deep faith is helping her through this difficult time".

Thursday, February 26, 2009

Samuel L. Jackson's Fury In Flurry Of Marvel Films

The actor, who just weeks ago was seemingly on the outs with the studio over reprising his role as Nick Fury, agent of spy outfit S.H.I.E.L.D., in the 'Iron Man' sequel, has signed an unprecedented nine-picture deal to play the character in a series of Marvel movies.

In addition to 'Iron Man 2', scheduled for release next year, the movies include 'Thor', 'Captain America', 'The Avengers' and its sequels. Also on the table is the possibility of starring in a 'S.H.I.E.L.D.' movie, which is in development.

Jackson made a surprise appearance as Fury at the end of the first 'Iron Man', throwing geeks into a tizzy and showing the first glimpse of Marvel's plan to link all their slate of movies into one filmic universe.

Jackson and Fury were expected to be part of the sequel, but as Marvel negotiated with its cast, deals proved hard to come by. Terrence Howard was replaced by Don Cheadle. Mickey Rourke still doesn't have a deal for the part of a villain despite almost two months of negotiations.

Natalie Portman Has Crush On Robert Pattinson

The 27-year-old actress, who split from boyfriend Devendra Banhart last September and has also been romantically linked to Maroon 5's Adam Levine and multi-billionaire Nat Rothschild, was spotted flirting with the young 'Twilight' star at Vanity Fair's Oscar party on Sunday.

An onlooker said: "The two totally flirted outside on the patio. Natalie is used to getting what she wants and she dominated Robert's attentions for most of the evening."

It seems Natalie has competition for Robert's affections. Paris Hilton was also keen to snare the British actor on Oscars night. The blonde hotel heiress stunned guests at Patrick Whitesell's Hollywood party when she dragged Robert, 22, into the garden for some private time together. Before she led him away, the pair were seen "giggling and in deep conversation" for an hour and seemed oblivious to other guests.

Paris, 28, fell for the screen hunk after watching 'Twilight', in which he plays a vampire. She said: "I saw 'Twilight' and I have to say that I think Robert is a beautiful man and an amazing actor. He's fabulous!"

Schwarzenegger Gets Part in Stallone Film

When governor Arnold Schwarzenegger hears the word “Cut!” these days, it is generally coming from his own mouth, in reference to state expenditures. Arnold Schwarzenegger with Sylvester Stallone, who is filming mostly out of state.

Soon he could also hear it uttered by Sylvester Stallone, who is luring the governor back to the big screen in an action picture, 'The Expendables,' in which the governor is expected to play himself.

Mr. Schwarzenegger’s spokesman would not comment on whether he would be paid, but the State of California will not benefit much. The governor’s scene will be shot in Los Angeles, but the rest of the film will be made in Brazil and Louisiana, according to Mr. Stallone’s spokeswoman, Michelle Bega.

U2 Bringing Spider-Man Musical To Broadway

Bono and the Edge of U2 are the latest mainstream musicians to pen songs for a Broadway show. They have teamed up with visionary director Julie Taymor to bring "Spider-Man" to Broadway next year. The show, titled "Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark" will tell the story of the superhero's origins. Beyond that there is no word as to which villains will appear, nor is there any official news of casting, though Evan Rachel Wood ('The Wrestler') may be starring.

While this will be the first legit musical for these 22-time Grammy Award winners, they are in capable hands with Julie Taymor. Back in 1997, she transformed the Disney animated film 'The Lion King' into a dazzling stage musical that is still running on Broadway. The show won six 1998 Tony Awards, including best musical, and Taymor became the first woman to win for directing a musical.

Evan Rachel Wood And Marilyn Manson Back Together

Evan Rachel Wood has reportedly reconciled with Marilyn Manson. 'The Wrestler' actress is believed to have spent the night with Manson, at the 'W' hotel in Los Angeles on Saturday.

When spotted outside the hotel the next day, Marilyn told onlookers he was, "waiting for my girlfriend". Wood then left the building and jumped into a waiting car with the goth rocker.

Manson, 40, and Wood, 21, were first linked in 2006, when it was reported he was having an extramarital affair with the actress. Manson's then wife, burlesque star Dita Von Teese, cited "irreconcilable differences" in divorce papers filed on December 30 of that year, and later claimed he was having an affair.

Manson and Wood split last October, after the 'Personal Jesus' singer tried to kick her brother out of her home. Since the split, Wood has been romantically linked to her 'The Wrestler' co-star Mickey Rourke.

However, she has vehemently denied getting involved with the 56-year-old actor. Meanwhile, Manson was rumoured to have dated model Isani Griffith.

Megan Fox Splits From Her Fiance

The 'Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen' star and Brian Austin Green, are said to have made a mutual decision to separate after three years together.

The relationship had run its course. It's completely amicable, and they are remaining friends. They are both focusing on their careers.

Brian, 35, is also an actor and has regularly appeared on TV show 'Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles'.

The couple, who showed their love for each other by getting tattoos, met in 2004 before getting engaged in 2006. Only a few months ago, Megan was still talking about marriage.

She said: "It's not going to be a big wedding. I'm not one of those girls - If it happens, it will be very low-key and quick and unplanned."

Rumours their romance was on the rocks were sparked in January, when Megan attended the Golden Globes alone.

Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The Jonas Brothers Have Staying Power

Steve Greenberg, the CEO of S-Curve Records, is the man responsible for discovering the Jonas Brothers. “In the pile was a Christian pop record made by Nick Jonas,” he said. “It was a very bland Christian pop record. It was awful, but his voice was great.”

Amy Doyle, the executive vice president for music and talent at MTV, recalled “There weren’t a ton of fans,” she remembered. “But the fans that were there were really, really excited. That’s when we felt there was something there.”

Miranda Monarch, a 14-year-old from Los Angeles, said she first became aware of the Jonas Brothers a couple of years ago while reading a teen magazine. “Their music was pretty catchy,” she explained. “And two of them are cute.”

Right now, the entertainment industry thinks all three of the Jonas Brothers are absolutely adorable, because they’re enjoying the kind of success that boy bands in garages all across the globe can only dream about.

Their concert tour in 2008 grossed over $41 million. Their last album, 'A Little Bit Longer' has sold over 2.1 million copies worldwide. They have a film, 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience' opening Friday. They were interviewed in the first segment on Barbara Walters’ annual post-Oscars special Sunday night. They’re all over the Disney Channel.

Kate Winslet's Children Can't Wait To Play Oscar

'The Reader' star, who was named Best Actress at the Academy Awards on
Sunday, has revealed her children are desperate for her to bring home the prestigious award so they can pretend they have won a prize.

Kate (who is married to 'American Beauty' director Sam Mendes) said: "My kids are waiting for me to bring home an Oscar. It's great because with my husband's Oscar we now have a pair. They love playing with my awards and this means they get to hold one each. I might just try and hang on to it for a while myself though."

The 33-year-old actress has two children, 8 year old daughter Mia from a previous relationship and son Joe, 5, with Sam.

Kate who has also won two Golden Globes and a BAFTA this year, revealed during her acceptance speech she dreamed of winning an Oscar since she was a child.

She said: "I'll be lying if I say that I have not prepared a version of this speech since the time I was eight and in the bathroom and this trophy was a bottle of shampoo. But it's not a shampoo bottle anymore! I feel very fortunate to have made it from there to here."

Audrina Patridge's Home Robbed

Audrina Patridge of MTV's 'The Hills' reveals on her blog that her Los Angeles home was robbed on Sunday night.

"I had a really rough day today," the star writes. "I got home late last night and realized that my house had been robbed."

The 23-year-old describes the experience as devastating and writes; "Most of the items are replaceable, but they took off with a few very sentimental things too."

Audrina has posted a video on her blog that she says is surveillance camera footage of the alleged burglary on her home. She asks that viewers get in touch with the police if they recognize either of the individuals on the video.

Lily Allen Wants To Be A Bond Girl

The 22-year-old singer, who has unveiled a slimmer physique after embarking on a healthy eating plan recently, is desperate to star alongside Daniel Craig in the next British spy movie.

She said: "Any girl would admit she wants to appear in a Bond film. I'm no different."

The 'Fear' singer is determined to be involved with the new movie, if she doesn't manage to land the prestigious acting role she wants to record film's theme tune.

Taking a swipe at Alicia Keys and Jack White, who made the theme to last year's 'Quantum of Solace', Lily told: "All singers would love to do it. Who remembers the last one? It was a washout."

Lily also has less lofty acting ambitions, she wants to star in British TV drama series 'Miss Marple', which is about an elderly female detective.

She revealed: "Really, I love the show. It's well-written and has a great cast, and I think I'd be great in it."

Sacha Baron Cohen Is A Perfect Father

'Confessions of a Shopoholic' star Isla Fisher, who has a 16-month-old daughter Olive with the comic star, revealed Sacha loves spending time with their child.

Isla said: "Sacha is a wonderful, very attentive, constantly amusing and very hands-on. He's 10 out of 10 I'd say, and then some! He already makes Olive shriek with laughter."

The couple, who have been dating since 2002, are planning to expand their family, but the actress admits their future plans are uncertain.

She explained: "We definitely want more children, but there's no great plan lurking out there. I'm sure it will just happen. I don't know when we'll get married. All I know is that I've ruled out wearing fairy wings. When I was nine I wanted to get married in fairy wings, and now I realise that's not cool."

As well as praising his parenting, Isla credits Sacha with boosting her career after encouraging her to try for different roles.

The former 'Home and Away' TV star said: "I was starting to lose my confidence and wondering if I could make people laugh. But Sacha, who I think is one of the funniest men in the world, on-and off-screen, said, 'Isla, you've got it, so be confident and go for it.' It was he who pushed me towards auditioning for 'Wedding Crashers' and the rest is history."

Mischa Barton Says Not Worry About My Weight

"Just so you guys know I'm happier and healthier than ever," the actress, 23, writes on her website. "Things are really well in Mischa world and I've just been watching what I eat."

Still, it's not everybody's imagination: she notes that she is thinner these days, as recent photos in the media have shown, sometimes accompanied by pointed speculation about her health.

"I still love my Pilates and yoga, and have cut back on fatty foods a bit," she says. "My time in India and Paris really just helped me lose a little bit of weight but there's nothing drastic going on! Except, perhaps, with the media" she says.

"I think it's very unhealthy for young girls to read about and pay attention to," Barton says. "To my female fans: Just be happy and secure with yourself and don't let other people's perceptions of you dictate the way you live your life."

In a separate statement to Celebuzz, Barton laments, "This whole situation is ridiculous."

"One minute, I'm too fat, the next I'm too skinny," she tells the site. "[The press] is always looking to start rumours and create drama."

Tuesday, February 24, 2009

Supermodel Adriana Lima Ties The Knot

Supermodel and Victoria's Secret angel Adriana Lima has eloped. Lima and NBA star Marko Jaric got married on Valentine's Day in Jackson Hole, Wyo. The pair wed in a private civil ceremony.

"We are so excited about our future together," tells Lima. "And we are really looking forward to a big romantic wedding this summer with all of our friends and family."

The native Brazilian model and Serbian-born Minnesota Timberwolves star hope to have a wedding celebration in either of their home countries, says People.

Lima and Jaric met in 2006 and were engaged last June.

Woody Allen's New Star: Naomi Watts

Two things that you can be sure of with Woody Allen. He will always keep the plot lines to his upcoming movies top secret, and his films will always star beautiful women.

The writer/director's upcoming feature, to be filmed in London this northern summer, is no exception. Naomi Watts has been cast alongside actor Josh Brolin and Anthony Hopkins.

It is good news for Watts, whose latest film 'The International' is proving a box office flop whilst Woody Allen's film 'Vicky Cristina Barcelona', is an international success, grossing $51 million worldwide and showcasing the talents of best supporting actress Oscar winner Penelope Cruz.

Mel Gibson Counselled Britney

Mel Gibson counselled Britney Spears through her "rough patch". The ‘Braveheart' actor phoned the pop star to offer her advice while she was struggling through her recent problems.

He said: "She's a nice kid. She was just going through a rough patch. You see kids that you know in the industry... I just felt like this poor kid she's lining up to be stoned. I just thought, I wonder if anyone is reaching out to her, so I just called her and she's doing great now."

Britney's public meltdown saw her shave her head in February 2007 and culminated in her being hospitalised in January 2008 and losing custody of her two sons Sean Preston, 3, and Jayden James, 2.

She has since got her career and life back on track and is to embark on her new 33-date tour ‘Circus' on March 3.