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Eve Jihan JeffersBirth Date :
November 10, 1978Birth Place :
Philadelphia, PennsylvaniaClaim to fame :
Debut album "Let There Be Eve...Ruff Ryder's First Lady" (1999)
Winners of 6th Annual TV Land Awards Unveiled
June 16, 2008 09:06:19The 6th annual TV Land Awards was a star-studded event Sunday, June 15. The awards show, which was held at Barker Hangar in Santa Monica, honored the best movies, and some good TV shows. Singer-songwriter and actress Vanessa Williams, who served as host, sang "I'm Flying" from the 2003 adventure flick "Peter Pan."
Comedians Mike Myers and Jonathan Winters were among the honorees. Myers received the Lucille Ball-Legacy of Laughter Award from Justin Timberlake, his co-star in "The Love Guru." Winters, elsewhere, was bestowed the Pioneer Award.
Interview: Comedian Steve Coogan Opens Up on 'Hamlet 2'
May 29, 2008 12:05:57He played an eccentric inventor Phileas Fogg alongside Jackie Chan in "Around the World in 80 Days". He portrayed first Roman emperor Octavius in Ben Stiller-starring family comedy "Night at the Museum". Next, he is going to be seen as a failed actor turned high school drama teacher Dana Marschz in the upcoming comedy musical "Hamlet 2". However, before the Focus Features tidbit tickles the laughters out, Steve Coogan sat down to talk about the hit comedy movie at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
Recently, the 42-year-old made time to discuss his involvement with the feature film project and the movie itself. In the interview, the actor who is going to be seen sharing the big screen once again with Stiller in "Tropic Thunder" chatted about various topics from his comedic inspiration, his preparation for the musical film to working with Elizabeth Shue and director/co-scribbler Andrew Fleming. The complete Q & A can be read below.
New Couple Alert, Winona Ryder and Keanu Reeves
May 22, 2008 11:05:54New couple alert as Star magazine finds out the close relationship Winona Ryder is embarking with actor Keanu Reeves, her co-star in the upcoming comedy-drama flick "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee." Both '80s icons are said to have been acting like a couple on the movie set.
They got really cozy, Star claimed adding that "they are also always hugging on the set". It's been claimed that "the chemistry is really electric."
Natalie Portman Dates Folk-Rock Singer Devendra Banhart?
April 10, 2008 04:04:56Not being spotted having a romance with anyone recently, Natalie Portman was reported to be dating a singer. The actress has been seen spending a lot of time together with folk-rock singer Devendra Banhart.
Natalie and Devendra have been spotted together in more than one occasions recently. On Tuesday, April 8, they were seen walking at the West Village while holding each other's arms. Then on Wednesday, April 9, both of them were caught again spending time together at a book store in Soho, N.Y.C.
Rapper Eve Got Caught Up in Girl Fight
March 24, 2008 01:03:35Eve got caught up in a girl fight outside the Roosevelt Hotel on Thursday night, March 20. No arrest has been made though.
The female rapper, as reported by the NY Post, "got physical ... one of the girls Eve was yelling at was pushed down a flight of stairs either by Eve or one of her posse, but they calmed her down and cops weren't called." No words just yet from the singer-actress herself or her people about the fight.
Meet Dancing with the Stars Contestants
February 21, 2008 09:02:36The full line up for the new season of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" has been unveiled. The new season of the hit TV show, which is the sixth, is set to begin on March 17 later this year with twelve celebrities, including sports champions, award-winning actors, and nationally-syndicated radio personalities among the contestants.
Listed among the 12 celebrity contenders on ABC's top-rated show is R&B artist Mario who's about to show the whole world he's more than just a voice. In addition to the young crooner, the show will also welcome actresses Priscilla Presley and Shannon Elizabeth among others.
Teaser Trailer of Keanu Reeves' 'Street Kings' Available!
February 12, 2008 11:02:21Following the sudden title change of Keanu Reeves' upcoming crime thriller, Fox Searchlight Pictures has made the teaser trailer of "Street Kings" available online. The teaser that runs just over a minute gives out idea about the story of the David Ayer directed-film.
The video footage opens with a short narration using a sort of rap song explaining the crimes in L.A. Then, the rapping changes to serious narration explaining about the L.A.'s cops. The teaser showcases the kinds of action scenes that the movie will have as well as gives glimpses of the character Reeves is playing.
British Pop Singer Lily Allen to Be Turned Into a Cartoon
February 04, 2008 10:02:22Dropped out of school at age fifteen in order to pursue a career in music, Lily Allen who's a nowadays famous singer is set to star in a new cartoon aimed at encouraging people to return to education.
The cartoon, a 10-minutes film, is a promotional short for Unionlearn, the Trades Union Congress (TUC)'s learning and skills organization which aim is to tackle the U.K.'s young skills crisis and inspire people to take more training courses.
Winners Announced for the 2007 BFSC Awards
December 10, 2007 05:12:35Joining other film critics organization in revealing the best works in film industry, the Boston Society of Film Critics has picked up acclaimed big screen titles and names to be the honorees of its BSFC Awards this year.
For the Best Picture, the group turned out to have the same taste as National Board of Review and Washington D.C. Area Film Critics Association did, giving the title to Coen Brothers-directed "No Country for Old Men." Furthermore, it also deemed star Javier Bardem the Best Supporting Actor for his role as Anton Chigurh.
The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood According to Entertainment Weekly
December 03, 2007 11:12:35When it comes to acting skills, needless to say that Hollywood has many experts in the one particular field. But when it comes to "power," who actually is in charge? Digging deep into the issue, Entertainment Weekly has conducted a search of the people who are rocking the industry's world this year, "the people with ideas - innovative, creative, dangerous, renegade ideas - who are changing the way movies are made." The data, which took three months of constant research, are concluded in its list of 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.
Rounding out the Top 10 of the list are people from different areas of business, ranging from director/writer/producer to actor. Seized the top spot is Judd Apatow, followed close behind by Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, who both ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Scary Spice Melanie Brown 2nd Winner on Dancing with the Stars
November 28, 2007 12:11:50The winners of the 5th season of US "Dancing with the Stars" are in, they are Helio Castroneves and his partner Julianne Hough.
Hough, a professional ballroom dancer and television celebrity, and her dancing partner Helio, who's one of the top drivers in North American open-wheel racing, have come out as the top winners at the dancing competition, thus putting heavy contenders Melanie Brown and partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy second.
The 2008 Spirit Awards Nominations Revealed
November 28, 2007 10:11:21The list of those competing for the 2008 Spirit Awards has been out. Film Independent as the organization holding the annual event announced Tuesday morning (Nov. 27) the lineup of nominees for the prizes at West Hollywood's Softel Hotel, represented by Lisa Kudrow and Zach Braff.
Squeaking ahead of the pack, currently-showing "I'm Not There" gloriously nabs four nominations plus the inaugural Robert Altman Award, notably that of Best Feature. To win the top honor, however, pic has to compete against "Juno" and "The Diving Bell and the Butterfly" which also receive four nods each apart from other contenders of "A Mighty Heart" and "Paranoid Park."
Trio Lend Voices for Disney's G-Force
November 24, 2007 02:11:55Blending live-action with CGI technique, Walt Disney Pictures' "G-Force" has picked names like Nicolas Cage, Steve Buscemi, and Tracy Morgan to provide three of the lead voices in the flick, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed.
Cage will fill in the voice of Speckles the mole while Buscemi and Morgan are voicing Bucky the hamster and Blaster the guinea pig, respectively. Meanwhile, story revolves around a group of ultra-intelligent animal commandos who work for a government agency trying to prevent an evil billionaire from taking over the world.
Paul McCartney, His Latest Rumored Love Interest
November 08, 2007 11:11:52With his divorce saga with estranged wife Heather Mills is still in the on-going stage, Paul McCartney has become media darling with the divorce settlement issue, mainly focused on the custody of daughter Beatrice and spousal support payment, which has yet come to an end by now. Hot on the heels of the former couple's splitting up business, there comes a new report that suggests Macca has found new love in American millionaires divorcee, Nancy Shevell.
McCartney and Nancy are reported to have been photographed kissing. The shot of the former Beatle kissing the divorcee in the front seat of his truck was published first by The Sun of London, but quickly made its way across the pond to the Daily News, the New York Post and Newsday.
Jennifer Connelly Joins Keanu Reeves in Day the Earth Stood Still Redo
November 07, 2007 03:11:24Seems 20th Century Fox is on the way to assemble a star-studded cast for its newly-developed flick "The Day the Earth Stood Still." Already had Keanu Reeves in the list, the studio now has picked up another big Hollywood name to join the actor, none other than the beautiful, talented Jennifer Connelly.
A remake of the 1951 sci-fi feature of the same name, project casts Connelly as Helen Benson, the role Patricia Neal portrayed in the original, Variety has reported. The Oscar winner is further said to segue to the picture after she finishes shooting "He's Just Not That Into You" for New Line Cinema.
Elvis Presley Reclaimed His Predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity
October 31, 2007 01:10:09It's been 30 years since his death, but Elvis Presley still scores well, very well indeed, in case of cash. The late King of Rock n Roll has reclaimed his predicate as Forbes' Richest Dead Celebrity.
Having his Graceland taking in an estimated $49 million in the past 12 months, Elvis seizes the No. 1 spot on Forbes.com's seventh annual list of Top-Earning Dead Celebrities, again, after he last topped the list in 2005.
David Beckham Is Planning a Charity Football Match Against a Team of Actors
October 30, 2007 10:10:26David Beckham and his Los Angeles Galaxy teammates are planning a charity football match with proceeds go to the American Red Cross and The Salvation Army to benefit those affected by the wildfires in Southern California.
The soccer god, alongside his Galaxy teammates, will take it to the field to face the so-called "Hollywood United FC" on November 4th at the Home Depot Center in Carson.
Rapper Eve Explains 'Here I Am' Album Delay
October 15, 2007 03:10:13
Eve would rather have her album 100 per cent true rather than going commercial and releasing it this year. The rapper who has pushed the album's date to 2008 finally gives explanation on why 'Here I Am' is so frequently delayed.
When questioned by Entertainment Weekly, Eve said, "I think what kind of delayed us this time was that I went in and did two records that sound a lot like the Pharrell record - the singing record. I don't think the movement was right and I'd rather put out an album and feel 100 percent connected to it than just to put out an album, especially the way music is right now."
Eve's Album Pushed Back to 2008
October 02, 2007 11:10:41
Eve's fourth album 'Here I Am' should have arrived this August, but it has since been pushed back several times, including this time. The new release date for the album is now somewhere in 2008.
No representative has explained the reason of the delay. The album was originally slated for August 17, then September 18 before being altered to October 16.
Stars Make GQ's List of Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years
September 21, 2007 01:09:01
Monthly men's magazine GQ has made public its list of the Most Stylish Men and surprisingly it includes a few surprises.
Among the notable figures in the entertainment industry make the magazine's list of 50 Most Stylish Men in the Past 50 Years are the Academy Award nominated Italian film actor Marcello Mastroianni, musicians David Bowie and Bob Dylan, and actors Steve McQueen and George Clooney.
Revealed, List of Studios' Priorities of Movies to Be Made Before the Strike
September 14, 2007 11:09:18With the impending Writers Guild, Directors Guild, and Screen Actors Guild strike next year, many are wondering which movies the film studios put priority over before the strike hits in June 2008. Lucky for us, a full list of titles selected has already been put online by ComingSoon.net, which also contains handfuls of interesting info about some of them and the directors attached.
Along with the revelation, the site, however, does warn that some of the helmers mentioned may not have actually signed on or agreed to make the flick their next projects. Meanwhile, here are some points worth to take notice of from the list:
Rapper Eve Establishing New Film Company
September 12, 2007 04:09:58
Already co-executive produced her own eponymous sitcom, Philadelphia rapper Eve is going further into producing field through her new film production company that she hopes will be fruitful in later years, AllHipHop.com has revealed.
"I still read scripts regularly and I actually have a movie production company that I'm developing with two of my girlfriends right now," she told the site. "I love movies and acting so when I'm ready for kids and marriage later on, I want it to be my stability and my life."
Another Top-Billing Slot for Will Smith
September 07, 2007 04:09:16
One of the top leading actors today in Hollywood, Will Smith once again is set to become the male lead in a movie that will reunite him with the creative team behind "The Pursuit of Happyness."
Variety has brought in report informing that the "Bad Boy" star will topline "Seven Pounds" which "Happyness" helmer Gabriele Muccino has been assigned to direct. Todd Black, Jason Blumenthal, James Lassiter, and Steve Tisch are also returning to produce alongside Smith.
Dancing with the Stars Official Cast Are Here
August 30, 2007 10:08:14
The contestants on this season's "Dancing with the Stars" is ranging from actress, supermodel, and singer to businessman, race-car driver and boxer. The official cast of the ABC's reality show has been revealed on Wednesday's "Good Morning America."
Among those to be doing the cha cha cha are Scary Spice aka Melanie Brown, actress-singer Sabrina Bryan, race-car driver Helio Castroneves, Mark Cuban, the owner of NBA's Dallas Mavericks, "Beverly Hills, 90210" actress Jennie Garth, and supermodel Josie Maran just to name a few.
Keanu Reeves Is Klaatu in The Day the Earth Stood Still Remake
August 27, 2007 02:08:51
Becoming the first acting talent to board the cast, Keanu Reeves has given his commitment to topline "The Day the Earth Stood Still", 20th Century Fox's remake of its 1951 sci-fi classic of the same name.
In this new version, Reeves will fill the role of Klaatu, a humanoid alien who arrives on Earth, accompanied by an indestructible, heavily armed robot, carrying a warning to world leaders that their continued aggression will lead to annihilation by species watching from afar. Pic thereby marks the actor's return to the sci-fi realm after "The Matrix" trilogy while putting him in back-to-back films for Fox of which Fox Searchlight division is backing up his newest starring vehicle "The Night Watchman."
Kathy Griffin Dating Apple Computer Co-Founder Steve Wozniak
August 20, 2007 09:08:04
Kathy Griffin is single no more. The two time Emmy-nominated American stand-up comedian and actress reportedly has fallen for Apple Computer co-founder Steve Wozniak.
Griffin and Wozniak first met when he attended one of her comedy shows last month. After that he gave her dog a basket of gifts which she thought was a joke. "Kathy's assistant contacted his assistant . . . they thought maybe it was a joke. But it was true. He saw her perform and wanted to meet her," the New York Post quoted a source as saying.
House Bunny Gets Another Seven Names In
August 09, 2007 04:08:38
Making no waste of time in picking up more stars for the flick, filmmakers of "House Bunny" have successfully signed the likes of Colin Hanks, Monet Mazur, Kiely Williams of The Cheetah Girls, The All-American Rejects frontman Tyson Ritter, Owen Benjamin, Rachel Specter, and Beverly D'Angelo to all gather together in the movie's cast.
Toplined by Anna Faris, pic follows her character as she gets kicked out of the Playboy Mansion and takes the role of the house mother to the lamest sorority on a college campus. Hanks will portray the male lead who becomes Faris' love interest while Mazur is billed as an evil playboy bunny who seduces a butler, played by Benjamin.
Handfuls Striving to Be a "Star"
July 23, 2007 03:07:26
As filming has already begun on Jessica Simpson's new vehicle "Major Movie Star", a number of acting talents have reportedly been picked up to accompany the pop sensation in the cast of the comedy apart from the previously-announced Jill Marie Jones.
On the female side, names hired include Vivica A. Fox, Cheri Oteri, Olesya Rulin, Keiko Agena, and Aimee Garcia while Steve Guttenberg, Ryan Sypek, and Gary Grubbs are rounding out the male cast.
New "Punisher" Found
July 23, 2007 11:07:20
Coming up with a delightful tidbit on "The Punisher 2", Latino Review has claimed that filmmakers of the project have finally cast their choice on Ray Stevenson of HBO's "Rome" fame to play the titular hero as the replacement of Thomas Jane, who decided to give up the role he portrayed back in 2004's "The Punisher" last May.
Apart from the surprising info, the site also pointed out that "Green Street Hooligans" helmer Lexi Alexander is indeed in charge to direct the action flick which has its latest draft penned by Stuart Beattie. Further, it stressed that the villain would still be Jigsaw as it has reported before.
TomKat and Will-Jada to Host a Bash for the Beckhams
July 20, 2007 12:07:57
Only days after they landed their feet on the US, the Beckhams already created media abuzz with their whereabouts. Now with David Beckham recovering his ankle to be able to play for the Galaxy on the Saturday July 21st match against Chelsea, his BFFs are planning a welcoming bash for him and wife Victoria Adams.
Tom Cruise, wife Katie Holmes and celebrity couple Will Smith and Jada Pinkett Smith are playing their host role very well, planning to throw a private party to celebrate the British power couple's move to LA at the Museum of Contemporary Art in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday July 22nd.
Best and Worst Films Listed in Rotten Tomatoes' 2007 "Mid-Year Report"
July 18, 2007 04:07:45
Six months of 2007 have already passed and it's time for Rotten Tomatoes, Fox Interactive Media's destination for both casual moviegoers and film aficionados, to roll out its "Mid-Year Report" which lists the best- and worst-reviewed movies thus far this year.
Encompasses a wide range of movies, from blockbusters to micro-budgeted independent films, the report puts Disney/Pixar's latest animated feature "Ratatouille" on the top spot of the best one, being 96 percent 'certified fresh' on rottentomatoes.com.
Ali Landry Gave Birth to First Child
July 13, 2007 03:07:33
The very pregnant Ali Landry popped out. The former Miss USA, model and actress gave birth to a baby girl on Wednesday July 11th.
The newlyborn, named Estela Ines Monteverde, was born just past 9:30 a.m. Wednesday and weighed 8 lbs., 2 oz.
"The Night Watchman" Rolling the Camera
July 05, 2007 12:07:41
With most cast slot already filled in, "The Night Watchman" begins its production. The pic, previously known as "Night Watchman (2008)", starts its principal photography in Los Angeles.
David Ayer (Training Day, Harsh Times) is brought to helm this project and make some changes on the script that is originally written by James Ellroy. The New regency-funded movie will be released via Fox Searchlight.
Weekend North American Box Office of June 28 - July 1, 2007
July 02, 2007 01:07:35
Taking last week baton as the first runner of domestic box office weekend is "Ratatouille". Racking in $47,227,000, the Pixar production places itself high above predicted runner this week, "Live Free or Die Hard". While the action movie has stolen an early start, it fails to beat the "mouse" and can only be satisfied getting the runner up post. The fourth installment of Die Hard closes down to $33,150,000.
Despite the #1 slot, "Ratatouille" is still a far reach to Pixar's highest grossing flick. For Bruce Willis meanwhile, it maybe is a personal satisfaction after all with his charm as John McClane still 'kicking'. Former champion "Evan Almighty" drops two places to #3 with total earning less than half of last week at $15,089,000. It is only a one third run for the Steve Carell comedy to fill in the budget of $175 mill.
Rapper Eve Pleaded No Contest to DUI Charges
June 29, 2007 09:06:14Eve pleaded guilty to drunk driving. The rapper was pleaded no contest Thursday June 28th to driving under the influence (DUI) stemmed from an April incident during which she crashed her car in Hollywood.
Eve's lawyer Blair Berk entered the plea in Los Angeles County Superior Court and was pleaded no contest to the charges on behalf of the star.
Eve Moving on with Sean Paul Duet
June 27, 2007 05:06:19
While fans are still jiggling to her "Tambourines", rapper Eve adds a new released single from the album "Here I Am". The second single she chose from the new record is "Give It to You" featuring Sean Paul.
"That's my favorite song on the album," she said in an interview. "It's definitely upbeat like 'Tambourine.' It's reggae, the beat is Spanish, it's a nice collaboration of sound. Another summer joint. It's a club song. Working with Sean, I've known him for years, but for some reason we never got to do a song together. It looked like we weren't going to get to do this song either 'cause he's so busy, but we talk on the phone and e-mail."
Final Music Winners in 2007 BET Awards
June 27, 2007 11:06:05
Second and final wave of 2007 BET Awards winners have taken course as Ne-Yo named the Best Male R&B Artist. Within the acceptance speech, the singer dedicated the winning to the late Gerald Levert, who became the recipient of this year's BETJ Cool Like Dat.
Levert who died in November 2006 became the main subject of the emotional moment of the night. His father Eddie sang his most performed song "Wind Beneath My Wings" and was joined by divas Gladys Knight, Patti LaBelle and Yolanda Adams. Labelle continued by saying that Gerald has "one of the best voices around" and that "his life was embodied with soul music".
Modest Mouse to Play in "Treasure Island"
June 21, 2007 02:06:02
Indie rock act Modest Mouse will play for two-days special as the headliner of Treasure Island Music Festival. Their appearance will be preceded by duo Thievery Corporation that recently took part in Lollapaloza.
Thievery will headline the first day on September 15 with supporting acts mainly comprised of electronic outfits such as DJ Shadow, Cut Chemist, Gotan Project, M.I.A., Ghostland Observatory and Zion I. The next day Modest Mouse will lead with the help from Spoon, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, Built to Spill, M. Ward and Earlimart.
Big Names Invited to Become AMPAS Members
June 20, 2007 02:06:54
Marking its fourth year in going public with its invitation list, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has announced that 115 individuals, who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures, have been offered chances to become the 2007 additions to its roster of voting members.
"These individuals are all exceptionally accomplished in their respective fields," Academy President Sid Ganis remarked. "We're looking forward to having them join the Academy's ranks."
Shake Your Tambourines with Eve!
June 19, 2007 03:06:46
In promotion of her upcoming album, rapper Eve has teamed up with YouTube to hold a contest that requires lots of 'shaking'. Eve's new song "Tambourine" featuring Swizz Beatz becomes the main inspiration behind this contest.
Basically fans are required to view Eve's newest video on "Tambourine" first to get familiar with the music so that they can create their own choreography. Those interested in joining the competition will have to tape their best move and upload the video before registering to the group first.
Oprah Winfrey Tops Forbes' Annual Celebrity 100 Power List
June 15, 2007 02:06:12
Taking into account the fact that she's rich, famous and generous, surely people will agree that Oprah Winfrey does deserve the top position on Forbes magazine's "100 Most Powerful Celebrities" annual list. The US talk show queen securing the top spot from Tom Cruise, with an estimated income of $260 million over the past 12 months. She last topped the list in 2005.
Cruise, the world's No. 1 star last year, has to unfortunately drop to No. 8 with his overall paycheck totaling a mere $31 million. That's a bad record for the actor. The 2nd slot on the list is filled by golf ace Tiger Woods who's raking in 100 million dollars this year, making a record an athlete has earned that much in a single year.
Joss Stone On Bill as Presenter in 18th MMVAs
June 08, 2007 02:06:48
Canadian video awards event MuchMusic is not only inviting its native celebrities but also some from international league. British import Joss Stone will join the excitement along with actress Tara Reid and NHL star Sean Avery.
The three celebrities above will each present an award for the winners that will come out of previously announced nomination. Deciding to do this event "all or nothing", the organizers arranged Alxisonfire, Hilary Duff, Belly with Genuwine, Maroon 5 and Finger Eleven to take the stage as performers. They also have the nominated artists such as Stacy Ferguson, The Used and Avril Lavigne on the performers bill.
Eve Teams with Queen Latifah for a Song
June 04, 2007 01:06:27
Rapper Eve has stayed in the bright side with a new project also weighing the name Queen Latifah. The two will star in the first episode of a new reality show about music titled "Bridging the Gap".
Eve and Latifah are the first two artists to be paired by the VH1 program. The half an hour show will see the pair discussing music and recording a song together with the help from Eve's manager Troy Carter and producer Charles Alston. The song is yet untitled and the show is still on hold of if its premiere date.
K-Fed Is Now Adding "Actor" to His Resume
May 31, 2007 09:05:44
Kevin Federline is still alive and the failed rapper is now adding "actor" into his resume by securing a small part in the upcoming thriller, "Night Watch (2008)".
FedEx has just signed on to star in the 2008 drama-thriller, being in the same scene with Keanu Reeves and Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker among others.
Busta Rhymes, Eve & Young Jeezy Serving Volunteers
May 30, 2007 04:05:54
Hip-hop crooners Busta Rhymes, Young Jeezy and Eve have joined forces to appear in front of 3,000 volunteers next month. The threesome will be joined by Lil Wayne and Rick Ross to give the volunteers a treat after their goodwill.
The concert will be conducted at Fox Theatre, Atlanta, GA on June 9. The 3,000 volunteers are local youth who join the volunteerism movement called Boost Mobile RockCorps. They were handed with tickets to the exclusive concert after serving 4 hours of community service.
Steven Tyler Leaving Aerosmith Denied
May 29, 2007 11:05:44
A quick judgment on vocalist Steven Tyler leaving Aerosmith is claimed not true by the representative of Steven's daughter Liv Tyler. Actress Liv, who was reported blurting out the news, was confirmed "never said anything about her father leaving Aerosmith"
Few days ago a column report stated that Liv told a source that "Her dad is going to announce he's leaving Aerosmith soon because he can't take how the rest of the band is treating him. She said they don't appreciate him."
Three to Become "Watchmen"?
May 26, 2007 09:05:14
Being one of the anticipated projects to come, sure talks about "Watchmen" are worth to be paid attention to, especially if it deals with the casting.
Interesting scoop regarding that matter comes out from Ain't It Cool News, which reported that three big stars namely Keanu Reeves, Jude Law, and Patrick Wilson have all lined up together for the project. Reeves is claimed to may play Dr. Jon Osterman, a.k.a. the god-like Dr. Manhattan while Law and Wilson are said to be up for the role of Adrian Veidt a.k.a. Ozymandias and Dan Dreiberg, a.k.a. Nite Owl II, respectively.
Sheryl Crow Introduces Her Dream Baby on the New Issue of OK! Magazine
May 24, 2007 12:05:59
Sheryl Crow and her newly adopted son Wyatt Steven go public for the first time on the cover of the new issue of OK! magazine that hits newsstands Thursday May 24th.
In an interview with the publication, the singer spills the bean on her baby boy and on becoming a mother as well. Claimed she always wants to adopt, Crow started thinking about adopting at the end of her radiation treatment and had to go through an agency, filled out a lot of paperwork just like everybody else before finally got an okay for it.
Rapper Eve Pleaded Not Guilty to Drunken Driving
May 23, 2007 11:05:36
Eve is free. The rapper was pleaded not guilty Tuesday May 22nd to two drunken driving-related charges stemmed from last month accident during which she crashed her Maserati into a cement divider in Hollywood Blvd.
The Grammy-winning rapper was arrested April 26th on suspicion of DUI after she crashed her Maserati into a divider on Hollywood Boulevard at about 2:40 a.m. She had been formally charged with driving under the influence and driving with a .08 blood alcohol level or higher.
Eve 'Singing' in New Album, Sick of Lyrics Criticism
May 15, 2007 04:05:05
Apart from the DUI case, there is something new about rapper Eve. Her upcoming album "Here I Am" can be said a more subdued version compared to the previous ones. She can actually be heard 'singing' in a bunch of songs.
Taking the example of Pharrell Williams-produced track "All Night Long", Eve said that she only managed to slip in 8 bars of rap. Initially, the song did not work in her favor for fear that she wouldn't sing it well onstage.
Sheryl Crow Adopts Baby Boy
May 12, 2007 08:05:03
This just in. Sheryl Crow has just adopted a baby boy.
The singer-songwriter, who underwent breast cancer surgery in February 2006, announced Friday May 11th she has adopted a 2-week-old baby boy.
Stevie Wonder's Rare Duet with Ella Fitzgerald Packed in CD
May 08, 2007 12:05:06
A rare footage of Stevie Wonder's duet with the late Ella Fitzgerald will be included in the diva's revived classics album "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady Of Song".
Grammy award winning song "You Are the Sunshine of My Life" was recorded in a duet version between Wonder and Fitzgerald in 1977. This song is among latest additions for the album that is due June 5 via Verne. Other artists also paying tribute through their covers are Michael Buble, KD Lang, Diana Krall, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, Hank Jones, Ledesi, Dianne Reeves, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and Lizz Wright.
A Shining "Shrek the Third" World Premiere
May 07, 2007 04:05:00
The morning on Sunday, May 6 became blindingly bright as a number of Hollywood celebrities cheerfully walked down the green carpet to attend the world premiere of "Shrek the Third", the latest installment of the kind-hearted ogre tale slated for a theatrical release on May 18.
Original voice cast members delightfully gathered with the new ones to attend the event with cameras whirring and reporters posing questions endlessly, but it was former hot couple Cameron Diaz and Justin Timberlake who gained most attention there since the screening marked the first major media event at which they've been photographed together since the breakup.
Rapper Eve Charged with DUI
May 05, 2007 09:05:09
It's official. Eve has been charged with driving under the influence, stemming from a late night car accident in Los Angeles last week.
The rapper was charged Friday May 4th with driving under the influence, driving with a blood-alcohol level of .08 or above, and failure to provide proof of insurance.
Rapper-Actress Eve Arrested for Investigation of DUI
April 27, 2007 11:04:12
Eve is added into the long list of celebrities dealing with legal law over DUI. The rapper-actress was arrested early Thursday April 26th on suspicion of DUI after she crashed her Maserati into a divider on Hollywood Boulevard.
According to AP reports, the car crash took place at about 2:45 a.m. on Hollywood Boulevard. Apparently, the 28-year-old rapper lost control of her golden ride and crashed into the concrete median at the Sycamore intersection, police officer Martha Garcia explained.
Movies Competing for the 2007 Ivor Novello Awards' Best Film Score Prize
April 24, 2007 12:04:04
Now up for an honor in musical composition, three big screen titles namely "Casino Royale", "Ice Age: The Meltdown", and "Severance" are all in competition for winning the Best Original Film Score at this year's Ivor Novello Awards, an annual celebration in paying respect to the craft of the songwriter and composer.
British Academy of Composers and Songwriters as the organization holding the event has revealed that David Arnold, John Powell, and Christian Henson are the names submitted into the nomination of the category for "Royale", "Meltdown", and "Severance", respectively. Winners will be announced during the award ceremony that takes place in London on May 24.
Film Nominees Unveiled at the 2007 ALMA Awards
April 18, 2007 01:04:47
Consistently promoting fair, accurate, and balanced portrayals of Latinos in the U.S. entertainment industry, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) for the thirteenth time is going to hold its American Latino Media Arts Awards or known as ALMA Awards and has officially revealed titles and names nominated for the prizes.
The list was made public by telecast host Eva Longoria, NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguia, and Mario Lopez on April 16 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. Winners will be named on Friday, June 1 at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium with the event being aired later by ABC Television Network on Tuesday, June 5 at 9:00-11:00 p.m. ET.
Amy Winehouse's "Rehab" Goes to Various Vibe
April 16, 2007 04:04:23
British new sensation Amy Winehouse has inspired many musicians to remix her hit "Rehab". If the single originally flows in jazz and funk vibe, it now can be heard in upbeat tempo up to mod.
Desert Eagle remixed the song into uptempo, shuffling and funky tune while English electro band Hot Chip brings it to the mod, pianoless and cut down mood. Songwriter and record producer Steve Mac has turned it into such songs that will become the anthem for clubs. Another version of the song was performed at New York's Cielo club by trio JoJo America of the Ones.
The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces According to Forbes
April 14, 2007 11:04:25
"Divorce has its price" and it costs expensive when you're a star. Michael Jordan, Neil Diamond, Steven Spielberg, and Harrison Ford are the obvious examples. A basketball star, Jordan's split from wife of 17 years, Juanita Vanoy Jordan, December last year is the most expensive according to Forbes.com's list of "The 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Divorces."
The pending divorce of the basketball legend could possibly earn the divorcee more than $150 million in a settlement. Diamond, whose 1995 divorce from Marcia Murphey cost him an estimated $150 million, holds second place. Spielberg is the third for his $100 million divorce settlement with first wife Amy Irving. Securing the 4th spot is Ford whose divorce from wife Melissa Mathison cost him an estimated $85 million.
Halle Berry Goes Bald for "Nappily Ever After"
April 07, 2007 02:04:05
Showing her full dedication in acting field, Halle Berry is going to do an extreme step few top actresses would dare: shed her hair for a film role.
"I'm going to shave my head bald. I can't believe it," she told reporters late on Wednesday, April 4, 2007.
A New Batch of Presenters in CMT's 2007 Awards
March 29, 2007 11:03:00
A new row of names has been added to be the presenters of the 2007 CMT's Music Awards. They are Kellie Pickler, Barbara Mandrell, Jason Aldean, Josh Turner, LeAnn Rimes, Taylor Swift and former professional wrestler Steve Austin.
The event that will take place in Nashville on April 16 will allow fans to choose "Flatt Out Fan Favorite" apart from voting the winners for the awards. This newly added program is based on Rascal Flatts song that will also be performed on the show.
Growing Performer List in Essence Music Festival
March 27, 2007 11:03:23
Another music festival is heading to New Orleans and it brings could-not-be-missed artists along. Essence Music Festival to be held on July 5-7 at Louisiana Superdome will feature different artists to headline each day.
A string of performers such as Beyonce Knowles, Chris Brown, Lionel Richie, Mary J. Blige and Maze has been announced before to headline the festival. Now the string is pulled longer with the addition of Ciara, Ludacris, Ne-Yo, The O'Jays, Keith Sweat, Johnny Gill, Robin Thicke and comedian Steve Harvey. More artists are still to be announced next week in the complete lineup news.
Revival of Ella Fitzgerald's Classics
March 17, 2007 10:03:22
As a tribute to the late jazz singer Ella Fitzgerald, artists such as Michael Buble, KD Lang and Diana Krall have joined forces to make an album covering Ella's classics. The compilation will contain 13 tracks and is titled "We All Love Ella: Celebrating The First Lady Of Song."
Scheduled to release on June 5 via Verve, the album will also feature Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight, Queen Latifah, Hank Jones, Ledesi, Dianne Reeves, Linda Ronstadt, Etta James and Lizz Wright.
No More Delays on Kelly Rowland's Sophomore Album
March 14, 2007 09:03:31
Kelly Rowland has been working on her sophomore album since 2005, yet the talked about album did not hit the stores the following year. Two title changes and three altered release dates after, Rowland's album is finally set for official release on June 26.
The album actually was meant to be out on July 11, 2006, yet according to the artist's manager, Matthew Knowles, a longer period is needed to prepare the project. "We want to make sure our marketing strategy is a multi-tiered approach that capitalizes on the synergies afforded by her other projects." The album was also initially titled "My Story: Kelly Rowland", but was eventually changed to "Ms. Kelly" (2007).
Four Registered As "St. Trinian's" Students
March 09, 2007 03:03:33
Boarding on the same vehicle, Emily Watson, Colin Firth, Rupert Everett, and Russell Brand are all poised to share scenes together in "St. Trinian's", a new big screen version of the classic British comedy franchise that spawned several popular movies in the 1950s and 1960s.
Produced under Ealing Studios banner, the project, which is originally inspired by Ronald Searle's books and cartoons, takes focus on the madcap adventures of a group of unruly girls who attend the eponymous boarding school. Watson will appear as a teacher who is the movie's central character while Everett will play double cross-dressing role of the headmistress and her unscrupulous brother and Brand the local small-time crook named Flash Harry, who helps the girls get into scrapes.
Jarvis Cocker's "Jarvis" Next Departure
March 08, 2007 11:03:34
Though still active with the band Pulp, Jarvis Cocker is planning to go solo. His album titled "Jarvis" is meant to circulate on April 3 in North America. The album is his first and is distributed through Rough Trade.
The album's international release had begun in November 2006, and he had been worried since, "I was a bit worried of using the same people in Pulp. Maybe it wasn't different enough, but I think people saw that it was." Two members from his band Pulp, Steve Mackey and Richard Hawley are both involved in the making of the album.
Weekend Billboard Album Charts of February 25, 2007
March 01, 2007 09:03:26
Norah Jones isn't easy to be beaten. The jazz pianist has her album "Not Too Late" debuts at No. 1 spot on the Billboard album charts for a third, non-consecutive week, moving 100,000 in the week ended Sunday Feb 25th. With that attainment, the set thus becoming the first album to score three weeks at No. 1 since the "Now 22" compilation last summer.
Next on the chart is DAUGHTRY's self titled debut album which climbs all the way from No. 9 to No. 2, with sales of 84,000 copies. Following in at No. 3 is Fall Out Boy's "Infinity on High", jumps two places from No. 5, taking in another 79,000 copies. The 11th installment of the popular "Kidz Bop," featuring covers of Kelly Clarkson's "Walk Away" and Beyonce Knowles' "Irreplaceable" by children, in the meantime, bows at #4 with 75,000.
The U.S. Pop Album Charts by February 21, 2007
February 22, 2007 10:02:59
Norah Jones reclaims her position on the Billboard Hot 200. The singer returns to the top spot of the US album charts Wednesday Feb 21st, with her album "Not Too Late" sold another 211,000 copies for the week ended Sunday Feb 18th. "Not Too Late" is Jones' third album, a follow up to her second LP, "Feels Like Home" which was released in 2004 to high sales.
Following close behind at the 2nd spot on the chart is the late Gerald Levert's posthumous release "In My Songs" moves 165,000 copies. The "Grammy Nominees 2007" compilation, in the meantime, rises four places to No. 3 with 131,000 copies, while Corinne Bailey Rae's self-titled debut bounces five places to No. 4 with 120,000. Fall Out Boy's "Infinity on High", who was last week's chart topper, falls to No. 5 with 119,000.
Steve Zahn Carries Out Daily "Cleaning"
February 20, 2007 10:02:58
Rounding out the cast lineup, Steve Zahn has landed deals to have a starring role in dark comedy flick "Sunshine Cleaning", The Hollywood Reporter has revealed.
Joining the likes of Amy Adams, Alan Arkin, Emily Blunt, Clifton Collins Jr., Eric Christian Olsen, and Kevin Chapman, the "Sahara" star will portray a married police officer named Mac who has an affair with Rose Lorkowski, played by Adams. Meanwhile, Arkin and Blunt are billed to be Rose's relatives and partners in her business of cleaning messy crime scenes.
Timbaland Announces Details on Second LP
February 16, 2007 04:02:15
It's been eight years now that Timbaland brings to the surface details on his second solo album, a follow up to his debut "Tim's Bio" which was released in 1998.
The forthcoming album, titled "Timbaland Presents Shock Value", is scheduled for a March 28th release date and includes collaborations with Bjork, The Hives, Jay-Z, She Wants Revenge, Snoop Dogg, Fall Out Boy and Elton John.
Five More to Present the Oscars
February 15, 2007 09:02:26
Another five notable names have been added as the presenters for the upcoming 79th annual Academy Awards. Producer Laura Ziskin revealed yesterday, February 14 that Rachel Weisz, Tom Hanks, Steve Carell, Penelope Cruz, and Cate Blanchett are all set to appear onstage to assume the role during the ceremony, joining the previously announced presenters like Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig.
Honoring best achievements in filmmaking of 2006, this year's event will take place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 25 and be aired live by ABC at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST), beginning with a half-hour red carpet arrivals segment, "The Road to the Oscars."
Carrie Underwood Is Reportedly Dating Oliver Trevena
February 12, 2007 03:02:52
New rumors surface by the hour that Carrie Underwood is dating Oliver Trevena. Speculation on the romance soon popped out as the American Idol winner and the British singer were spotted together in Los Angeles.
Talk is heating up that Underwood and Trevena were seen hugging and kissing last month after driving to the Los Angeles' Lax airport, where she was scheduled to catch a flight. That's not all since Us Weekly magazine was also told by a source that Underwood and Trevena began dating weeks ago.
Titles and Names Honored at the 22nd Annual Santa Barbara International Film Fest
February 05, 2007 03:02:55
Coming to the closing of the 22nd annual Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF) yesterday, February 4 after holding it since January 25, the organizers at the event have revealed the list of titles deserved to be granted honors in completing the prizes they have given to some notable names in film industry.
Taking the same nod as French film "Fissures" did in snatching the Gold Vision Award was thriller drama "Spiral" which was recognized as "most innovative and unique film with an inspiring and groundbreaking vision." Elsewhere, the Audience Choice Award for Best Film went to Logan Smalle's "Darius Goes West", a documentary about a 15-year-old boy with muscular dystrophy named Darius Weems who embarked on a cross-country road trip.
Evanescence Announces the Second Leg of U.S. Dates on Their World Tour
January 22, 2007 10:01:23
Rock group Evanescence has, on Friday afternoon January 19th, announced the second leg of U.S. dates on their World Tour in support of their success LP, "The Open Door".
Set to perform 14 dates in arenas, beginning on March 16th in Fresno, California and runs across the U.S. with the final show scheduled for April 5th in Glens Falls, NY, tickets for all of the shows on this leg will go on sale beginning January 27.
Possible Cast Lined Up for "Magnum P.I."
January 18, 2007 02:01:08
Sure it has been a while since moviegoers last heard about the development of "Magnum P.I." and now here comes an interesting tidbit on the movie dealing with the cast list.
According to Teletext UK, the writer and director for the flick, Rawson Marshall Thurber, has enlisted Matthew McConaughey as his top choice to play the title character with Steve Zahn, William H. Macy, and Tyrese Gibson rounding out the supporting cast to play Rick, T.C., and Higgins, respectively.
The Penfolds Icon Black Tie Gala's Honorees
January 11, 2007 02:01:22
Russell Crowe is one among the selected celebrities to be awarded at Australia Week's signature event, Penfolds Icon Black Tie Gala, takes place at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza (2025 Avenue of the Stars, Los Angeles) this Sunday January 14th with red carpet arrivals starting at 6PM.
The gala is a red carpet event that honors high profile individuals for significant contributions in their respective industries and for excellence in promoting Australia in the United States. Also slated to receive an honor during the event is Naomi Watts who will be handed an Excellence in Film Award.
"Jackass" Gang Members Gets "Hosed"
January 11, 2007 10:01:31
Reuniting on the big screen after their latest appearances in "Jackass: Number Two", Chris Pontius, Steve Glover aka Steve-O, Preston Lacy, and Jason Acuna are all poised to star in "Hosed", a new comedy project which marks the collaboration between Madonna's Maverick Films and HBO Films.
Currently in development under Picturehouse, the flick revolves around an over-enthusiastic volunteer firefighter who is finally assigned to a firehouse where he has to deal with a band of misfit firefighters from the wrong side of the tracks. Pontius, Glover, Lacy, and Acuna are billed to play the misfits with the former becoming the troupe's leader.
The 27th Annual Genie Awards Contenders
January 11, 2007 09:01:38
Honoring Canada's best in the film and television industries, the Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television has unveiled on Tuesday, January 9, in Toronto the list of titles and names nominated for its Genie Awards.
For the top prize of Best Motion Picture, the organization lined up four Quebecois films namely "Bon Cop, Bad Cop", "Un Dimanche A Kigali" aka "A Sunday in Kigali", "Maurice Richard" aka "The Rocket", and "Guide De La Petite Vengeance" aka "The Little Book of Revenge", to face off against the English-language flick "Trailer Park Boys: The Movie."
Weekend U.S Box Office of January 5-7, 2007
January 08, 2007 10:01:39
Well, it appears that history and ancient things still strive as interesting subject for most people as the Fox release "Night at the Museum" remains unmoved from the top slot of weekend box office ended Sunday, January 7, 2007.
Seating on the spot for a third-straight weekend, the family-friendly PG flick gloriously took in $23.7 million, again putting its rival "The Pursuit of Happyness" on number two for the inspiring rags-to-riches tale turned out to only pull $12.8 million in ticket sales. Nevertheless, the modest income delightfully is more than enough to bring the Sony production surpassing a $120 million mark in its fourth spin on the chart.
Indiana Jones Filming in 2007
December 30, 2006 11:12:37
George Lucas, the 62-year-old filmmaker said during a break from preparing for his duties as grand marshal of Monday's Rose Parade that he and Steven Spielberg have recently finalized the script for Indiana Jones 4 and it will begin filming next year.
Although exact film locations have not been decided yet, but Lucas said part of the film will be shot in Los Angeles. The fourth installment of Indiana Jones is scheduled to release in May 2008 with its famous character Indiana still played by Harrison Ford.
Punk n' Roll Legends The Stooges to Release Their "Weirdness"
December 13, 2006 01:12:39
Members of The Stooges, including Iggy Pop, Ron Asheton, Scott Asheton and Steve Mackay, have announced the release date of "The Weirdness," their first album together since 1973's "Raw Power." The set will touch the market on March 20th next year.
Working together with all those original line up of the band to support the new LP is ex-Minutemen bassist Mike Watt who is taking the place of founding bassist Dave Alexander who died in 1975, and legendary producer Steve Albini.
Stuntman Evel Knievel Is Suing Rapper Kanye West
December 13, 2006 12:12:26
Kanye West is facing trademark infringement lawsuit filed by famous American stuntman Evel Knievel over a music video that depicts the rapper as "Evel Kanyevel" trying to jump a canyon on a rocket vehicle.
The lawsuit, filed on Monday Dec 11th in U.S. District Court in Tampa, Florida, says Knievel's image was tarnished by the "vulgar, sexual and racially charged nature" of West's video for his hit single "Touch the Sky," which co-stars actress Pamela Anderson. To make the matter worse, Knievel also claims the "vulgar and offensive" images depicted in the video damage his reputation.
Recipients Honored at the 29th Annual Kennedy Center Honors
December 04, 2006 11:12:45
The likes of Dolly Parton, Steven Spielberg, and Andrew Lloyd Webber were those who were honored with the Kennedy Center Honors of 2006 Sunday Dec 3rd during the 29th annual national celebration of the arts.
The awards, recognize those who have made outstanding contributions to the performing arts in the US, whether through TV, film, music, theater, opera or music, also honored conductor Zubin Mehta who becomes the first person of Indian heritage to receive a Kennedy Center Honor, and Motown star Smokey Robinson.
Will Young Set to Headline This Year's Dolce Vita Charity Ball
November 28, 2006 02:11:25
Last year we had the likes of Lionel Richie, Beyonce Knowles and Sting performed at Dolce Vita charity ball. As of this year, we would enjoy performances from Will Young, Beverley Knight and the Opera Babes.
This year's Dolce Vita charity ball is about to take place at London's Billingsgate market on December 11th. With ticket sold at £800 per head, organizers are aiming to raise £1 million for the CLIC Sergeant children's cancer charity.
This Year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert Performers
November 15, 2006 10:11:16
This year's Nobel Peace Prize Concert, always held Dec. 11, the day after the year's Nobel Peace Prize awards ceremony, will be liven up by performances from such notable names in music industry, as Rihanna, Lionel Richie and John Legend.
The concert, held in Oslo, Norway, will also feature performances from Simply Red, country singer Wynonna Judd, and the former Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam. Actress Sharon Stone and Anjelica Houston, elsewhere, both have been booked to host the concert.
Animated Flicks Racing for Slots at Oscar
November 06, 2006 03:11:15
Building up the hype surrounding the anticipation of next year's Academy Awards, sixteen full-length animated pictures have been passed the qualification to compete for being five Best Animated Feature nominees, which will be announced by the officials on January 23, 2007.
Walt Disney Pictures, DreamWorks Animation, and 20th Century Fox each managed to make two entries for the competition: Disney with "Cars" and "The Wild", DreamWorks with "Flushed Away" and "Over the Hedge", while Fox with "Ice Age: The Meltdown" and "Everyone's Hero."
"Prada" Continues Being World's Favorite
October 31, 2006 12:10:12
Even the coming of recent blockbuster movies cannot overthrow the reign of "The Devil Wears Prada" on weekend international box office.
For the fourth time in a row, the 20th Century Fox's drama comedy becomes the top grossing picture on the chart ended October 29, 2006, scoring $17.6 million from 53 markets to thus raise its total sum to $130.4 million so far.
Mekhi Phifer and Eve Stand on Their "Ego"
October 30, 2006 02:10:20
Facing each other onscreen for the first time, "8 Mile" star Mekhi Phifer and rapper Eve have both signed on to join Vincent Laresca in "Ego", an indie feature set to be written and directed by Antonio Macia.
Scheduled to begin filming by late November in Connecticut, the project follows a cop who has to face emotional consequences for the rest of his life after repeatedly harassing an ex-con until his tragic death. Laresca will portray the former character while Phifer the latter one.
Melissa Etheridge and Partner Welcome Twins
October 21, 2006 10:10:27
It is a double happiness for Melissa Etheridge and her partner Tammy Lynn Michaels. The same-sex couple joyfully welcomed baby twins, one boy named Miller Steven and one girl called Johnnie Rose, Tuesday Oct 17th.
Both son and daughter are in excellent health, according to their rep. "The creation of life brings about immeasurable love and pours hope into the future," the couple said in a statement. "The joy will help carry us through our upcoming sleepless nights."
Baby No. 3 for Jennie Garth and Hubby Peter Facinelli
October 03, 2006 11:10:29
Former "Beverly Hills, 90210" star Jennie Garth gave birth to her third child with husband, actor Peter Facinelli.
The newlyborn, a baby girl named Fiona Eve Facinelli, was born Saturday Sept 30th at 6:30 a.m., measured 19 inches long and weighed in at 7 lbs. 8 oz.
Three Attached to "Tender Hook"
September 30, 2006 01:09:43
Lining up to share scenes together, Radha Mitchell, Ray Winstone, and Matt Le Nevez are ready to highlight an indie drama mystery entitled "The Tender Hook", Production Weekly has revealed.
Slated to start filming in Sydney by early 2007, pic revolves around a young woman who struggles to rise to the apex of a love/power triangle in the world of boxing. Jonathan Ogilvie is set to direct as well as write the screenplay.
Top 10 Box-Office Flicks for the Weekend September 22-24, 2006
September 25, 2006 11:09:07
It's now time for comedy to rule over drama as the favor has shifted to "Jackass: Number Two."
Still presenting a series of stunts and pranks just like its predecessor, the flick delightfully was able to draw big attention from moviegoers, scoring big bucks of $29 million to firmly take down the top spot at the weekend box office ended September 24, one notch ahead beyond its fellow newcomer, "Fearless", which earns fair outcome of $10.5 million during its three-day opening.
Weekend U.S Box-Office of September 15-17, 2006
September 18, 2006 12:09:48
Looks like sports genre still remains everyone's favorite to look at in theaters. For the second time in the past month, another uplifting football movie has emerged powerfully to take a victory lap on the weekend box office.
Telling about a detention camp probation officer who creates a high-school-level football team from a group of dangerous teenage inmates, "Gridiron Gang" has delightfully made its way to open strong at $14.4 million during weekend of September 15-17, 2006 to seat firmly on the top of the list, becoming the Columbia Pictures' 10th best opener this year.
Jim Carrey and Steve Carell Taking Voice Job in "Horton"
September 13, 2006 12:09:49
This no doubt will make a great collaboration, really. Two terrific funnymen, Jim Carrey and Steve Carell, have given their agreement to team up in doing voice acting on "Horton Hears a Who", the new CG animated project coming from 20th Century Fox Animation.
Marking his first in bringing a CGI animated character to life, Carrey will voice the title character while Carell filling the voice of the mayor of Who-ville, a distinguished figure of a very small size who is too small to be seen by Horton's eyes.
Stephen Dorff Dating Rachel Stevens?!
September 13, 2006 11:09:05
Stephen Dorff has been spotted and pictured in Malibu, California this weekend, picking up a takeaway meal alongside Rachel Stevens.
This then prompted rumors on he's been dating the former S Club 7 singer. However, there has yet any statement released by both parties concerning the rumors.
The 63rd Venice Film Festival Big Winners
September 11, 2006 09:09:27
That Ben Affleck was one of the big winners at the 63rd annual Venice Film Festival, it's a big surprise. The Hollywood actor surprised many when his name was mentioned to win the Best Actor award at the ceremony, thanks to his portrayal as George Reeves in "Hollywoodland".
It is a drama mystery thriller flick directed by Allen Coulter. As of the story, "Hollywoodland" dramatizes an investigation into the death of George Reeves, star of the 1950s TV show "Adventures of Superman." Did not attend the ceremony, Affleck however sent a message of thanks from Los Angeles via his BlackBerry, saying he was "surprised, flattered and honored".
Famous Stars Go Glam with M.A.C Cosmetics
September 07, 2006 10:09:18
Lisa Marie Presley, Blondie frontwoman Debbie Harry, Eve and Dita von Teese have all agreed to team up with M.A.C Cosmetics, the leading brand of professional cosmetics, as spokespeople for the M.A.C VIVA GLAM VI campaign.
Thus, the quartet will all promote the new Viva Glam VI Lipstick and Lipglass, profit of which will be donated to M.A.C HIV and AIDS programs, including treatment, education and daily necessities.
Panic! At the Disco's "Tragedies" Won VMA's Video of the Year Award
September 01, 2006 10:09:50
Pop punk/emo band Panic! At the Disco beat the other potential and strong contenders to bring home the Video of the Year award at the 23rd MTV Video Music Awards, held August 31st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. It was the band's single "I Write Sins Not Tragedies" from album "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" that bring them to the attainment.
As of the album, it is their debut released September 27, 2005. It was also this set that indeed brought Panic! to widespread recognition as the album debuted at #112 on the Billboard 200 album chart, #6 on the Billboard independent chart, and #1 on the Billboard Heatseekers chart, with nearly 10,000 albums sold in the first week of release. On top of that, in early August 2006 "A Fever You Can't Sweat Out" finally was certified Platinum.
Numbers of Musicians Do the New 'Nightmare Before Christmas' Soundtrack
August 29, 2006 11:08:27
To bring into life the plan to supply music for Tim Burton's "The Nightmare Before Christmas", which Disney about to bring to the big screen following its success after being released on VHS in 1994, numbers of musician have been tapped to do its soundtrack.
The likes of Fall Out Boy, Panic! At the Disco, Marilyn Manson, Fiona Apple and She Wants Revenge have all been booked to appear on a special two-disc edition of the "Nightmare" soundtrack, contributing cover versions of songs featured in the film. The double-disc set will hit stores October 24.
Steve Buscemi and Dan Aykroyd Catch Up with "Chuck and Larry"
August 23, 2006 12:08:01
Stars keep coming down to bring more highlights to Adam Sandler's new vehicle of "I Now Pronounce You Chuck and Larry." After Jessica Biel, it's Steve Buscemi and Dan Aykroyd's turn to give nods of their inclusion in the flick's cast. Both versatile actors with long-list acting resume, Buscemi is billed as a city official who keeps a close eye on the titular characters while Aykroyd as the captain of the fire department where those two guys work at.
A Universal Pictures production, "Chuck and Larry" centers on two heterosexual firemen, played by Sandler and Kevin James, who pretends to be a gay married couple in order to qualify for their department's domestic-partner benefits. Dennis Duigan is attached to direct based on script written by Alexander Payne and James Taylor. Seating as producers are Tom Shadyac, Michael Bostick, plus Jack Giarraputo.
Steven Soderbergh Making It Final on "Ocean's Thirteen"
August 22, 2006 04:08:19
It's time for Danny Ocean's journey to come to an end. Director Steven Soderbergh has shockingly revealed to public that "Ocean's Thirteen" will be the last installment of the franchise, putting off hopes on the possibility of the next sequel.
Confirming it during a question and answer session with reporters at the Edinburgh Film Festival in Scotland on Saturday, August 19, the filmmaker also explained that his decision to make "Ocean's Thirteen" was actually because "George wanted to go out strong and that Ocean's Twelve was too complicated."
The 2006 Teen Choice Awards Winners
August 22, 2006 09:08:46
The adventure, action, comedy "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" was the big winner at this year Teen Choice Awards, held Sunday August 20th in Los Angeles.
Nabbing seven awards all at once, the highly anticipated movie won the categories of Choice Movie, Action Adventure; Choice Movie Actor, Drama/Action Adventure for Johnny Depp; Choice Rumble; Choice Drama / Action: Adventure Movie of the Summer; Choice Sleazebag for Bill Nighy; Choice Hissy Fit and also Choice Scream which both were given to Keira Knightley.
15 Most Powerful Canadians in Hollywood
August 16, 2006 10:08:56
It is the second year in a row that Canadian Business magazine reveals its annual Celebrity Power List. It is an annual ranking of the most powerful Canadians in Hollywood, based on four factors which are estimated salary, press clippings, number of Google hits and number of TV appearances.
Top the list at No. 1 is actor Jim Carrey whose improved web scores and a bump in the TV category put him ahead of Pamela Anderson at 2nd place after her sitcom "Stacked" was cancelled. Rounding out the Top 5 are Keanu Reeves, Kiefer Sutherland, and Montreal-born actor William Shatner.
Sony Pictures and MGM Confirmed "The Pink Panther" Sequel
August 03, 2006 04:08:10
Sony Pictures and MGM break their silence, confirming to public worldwide that they are about to work on the sequel to this year's "The Pink Panther". The studios even have hired Scott Neustadter and Michael M. Weber to write the script.
While the plot for the sequel remains undisclosed, it is highly reported that the flick is that of high concept.
WWE's Stephanie McMahon Gives Birth to Baby Girl
July 27, 2006 03:07:37
Stephanie McMahon and Paul Michael Levesque, both are World Wresting Entertainment Superstars, happily welcomed the arrival of their first child, a daughter whom they named Aurora Rose Levesque.
The baby, weighing in at 8 lbs., 7 oz, was born Monday evening July 24th in Greenwich, Conn. "We'll see how tough I am now", says Levesque expressing his joy upon the arrival of the infant.
Stars Lend Their Voice for "Igor"
July 20, 2006 03:07:08
Christian Slater, Steve Buscemi and John Cleese are working hand in hand, lend their voices for Exodus' CG-animated feature comedy "Igor".
It is an animation comedy flick tells the story of a mad scientist's hunchbacked lab assistant who has big dreams of becoming a mad scientist in his own right and winning the coveted first place award at the annual Evil Science Fair.