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While promoting her new film "Wedding Crashers" in Australia, actress Isla Fisher openly revealed that she's going to marry her British comic boyfriend Sacha Baron Cohen, better known as Ali G. According to her, she would like to have her wedding ceremony in Australia, yet a date for the nuptials still remains secret.

There must be something interesting about the $35 million indie thriller "The Flock" that attracted actor Richard Gere to star in. The film, which marks the English-language debut of Hong Kong director Andrew Lau (Wai Keung Lau), tells the story of a hypervigilant agent (Gere) who, while training his young female replacement, must track down a missing girl who may be linked to a paroled sex offender he is investigating.

"Afrosamurai," the live-action feature film based on a Japanese "manga" comic, has attracted the attention of Samuel L. Jackson that he has signed to star in and co-produce. The movie production is set to begin next year, with a 2007 release date being eyed.

"Afrosamurai" revolves the story of No. 2, the Afro Samurai, who travels the road looking for revenge on those who murdered his father in front of him when he was just a boy. His nemesis is No. 1, a three-armed gunman who is the lord of the dark swordsman's road. In related news, the animated version of the film is scheduled to air on Spike TV next year before being reverse imported to Japan, where it will air with Japanese subtitles. Jackson also reportedly will lend his voice to the series.

"The Piano" star, Holly Hunter, who is also an Oscar winning actress is expecting twins with actor boyfriend Gordon MacDonald. No date of deliverance has been confirmed. They will be the first for the actress.

Claiming to have been utterly obsessed with music since 13, actor Elijah Wood is going to open his as-yet-untitled label later this year. Saying "My taste is pretty eclectic, so my label won't have a specific sound. Though if Radiohead are ever looking for a deal, I'd sign them any time," Wood hopes that this new project of his will attract a wide range of acts.

"There's a wealth of amazing bands out there who have nowhere to go. I want to have the chance to release things that might not necessarily get released otherwise," the actor commented. Yet, he tells British magazine Q, "I don't have a great love for bands with actors in them. Me prancing around onstage? That's not going to happen."

Nothing in relation with the King of Pop that isn't worth to be reported. Recent news mentioned Michael Jackson agreed to an exclusive post-trial interview with a weekly magazine for $2 million. According to American gossip website PageSix.com, the magazine is the US edition of OK! magazine.

Detailing about the news, PageSix.com reported Jackson has agreed to speak to the magazine about his two years of torment since his arrest. Moreover, a source claims "Michael Jackson was given full approval over the interview, and the questions are very softball. He got to tell his side of the story the way he wanted to."

Between thousand, or maybe more, Nick Lachey is the one who knows the right time, the right place, and what to say. Served as a guest host on popular chat show "Live With Regis & Kelly," the singer made use the moment to clarify many reports focusing on his marriage with wife Jessica Simpson.

As he was asked by show regular Kelly Ripa about the reports claiming he and Simpson are heading for divorce, Lachey defended himself explaining "There's the saying that when they stop talking about you that's when you have to worry. So that's kind of what you have to keep in your mind is that as long as people care, it's a good thing. But it does get old. There's so much negativity that is out there and a lot of it's based on absolutely nothing true."

Actress Jennifer Aniston will not join the other casts in an upcoming documentary of popular sitcom "Friends." Rumor says that she does not want to appear because she is still agitated by her split from Brad Pitt. Aniston herself states that her refusal is based on the reason that she wants to move away from the image of Rachel Green, her character in the series.

According to one of the stars of Chappelle's Show, Charlie Murphy, Dave Chappelle is likely to put an end to the famous show. "`Chappelle's Show' is over, man. Done," Murphy said. "It took me a long time to be able to say those words, but I can say it pretty easy now, because it's the truth."

Chappelle himself previously has gone to South Africa to have what he had called as "spiritual retreat." Leaving the show at its third season, he has caused this Comedy Central series to be in limbo since May.

Radio talk host Howard Stern has signed deal with In Demand Networks to establish a video-on-demand service of his radio show. People who want to access his show have to order a Howard Stern channel from their local cable providers. Concerning this, In Demand said that Comcast, Cox and Time Warner have given their approval to carry the channel.

In the thick of heavy reports and/or rumors focusing on their broken engagement, actress Sienna Miller is reportedly six weeks pregnant with estranged fiance Jude Law's child. American magazine Star claims the couple informed their parents the happy news just two days before revelations Law had an affair with his children's nanny emerged.

Instead of kept refusing to meet Law, the couple reportedly met in private in England for secret talks in an attempt to rescue their relationship. Miller, however, refused to comment on the pregnancy claims.

Lucy Liu will take the seat as the executive producer and also the star of "Charlie Chan." Focusing its story on the granddaughter of the fictional Chinese-American detective, the project will be written in an updated version by Dan McDermott. "It's a reinvention of the franchise that credibly passes on the baton to Lucy Liu as the lead character and lead of the franchise," McDermott commented.

Funnyman Ben Stiller is a dad again. He and his actress-wife Christine Taylor welcomed their son Quinlin Dempsey Stiller, July 10 in Los Angeles. The baby weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces is the second of the couple who has had a three-year-old daughter, Ella. Congrats.

Oscar-winning actress Renee Zellweger hardly denies recent rumors claiming her three-month marriage to country singer Kenny Chesney is in trouble. The actress publicist Nanci Ryder even laughed off the rumors, saying their relationship is "great." On the contrary, Chesney's spokeswoman Holly Gleason remarks, "He's focusing on what he does best: making music." So?!

People in common, especially fame, will hold a lavish party to celebrate their birthday. Unlike those who do so, legend B.B. King has his own way to mark his birthday. The singer, who will turn 80 on September 16, held a special birthday benefit to raise money for a museum bearing his name.

Made an appearance in the performance held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum, King was joined by Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and Deborah Coleman. Also helped highlight the event was the video tributes by Eric Clapton and Bonnie Raitt. Attending the Isle of Capri Casinos sponsored event, among others Bruce Willis, Dr. John and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Profit from the event, hosted by TV personality Montel Williams, will be used to fund the $10 million B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center in Indianola, which project planned to finish by 2007.