September 01, 2006

A picture speaks louder than a thousand words. And so does with the photographs showing action hero John Travolta kissing same sex friend. Worse, the actor didn't seem to care if any one else noticed as he embraced and kissed a friend as they stepped into his private jet.

This then prompted rumors on Travolta's sexuality which has become longtime speculation. The photographs, published in the newest issue of the National Enquirer, show Travolta kissing a male friend on the lips on the steps of his private plane at an airport in Hamilton, Ontario. The publication, furthermore, noted that Travolta, whose left arm is on the man's back, got "up on one toe while puckering up with his pal."

Fans of 007 sure have to wait a little longer to see "Bond 22" on theaters. Columbia Pictures has just announced that the plan to release the film has moved from the original date of May 2, 2008 to November 7 of the same year, The Hollywood Reporter has reported.

While this may bring disappointment to the series' followers, the new date on the other hand subsequently gives the filmmakers the standard two years to complete the next installment, the usual time between Bond movies. "Eighteen months was a very short window," Sony Pictures Entertainment vice chairman Jeff Blake remarked. "We're going to stay the course."

The U.S. cable channel VH1 is launching reality series focused on troubled actor Tom Sizemore. And after the many bad publicity, this will then become such a very good chance for the star to regain his reputation as a good man.

The series will follow the now-sober actor as he embarks on acting jobs, including a movie for the BBC being filmed in Canada.

After some times of competition, Brad Pitt finally on Thursday August 31st announced the winner of his Sustainable Design Competition for New Orleans. And the lucky champions are New York City architects Andrew Kotchen and Matthew Berman, of the firm Workshop/APD.

"I'm very, very excited about the result," Pitt tells People magazine. "There are a lot of great ideas that came across the table." And so, their complex of single family homes and apartments would be built from modular pieces into long houses on a site that connects to the neighboring Mississippi River levee with a wide pedestrian ramp.

New rumors surface by the hour that Hollywood hunk George Clooney falls for Ellen Barkin. The twosome first met on the set of "Ocean's Thirteen", in which they were co-stars.

Since then on they are said to be inseparable. About them, a source reveals to British newspaper the Daily Mirror that Clooney has become "a shoulder to cry on for Ellen - he's helping her get over her divorce from second husband Ron Perelman in February early this year.

Marking her foray into mainstream film industry, supermodel Gemma Ward has signed on to take a starring role in Rogue Pictures' thriller project of "Strangers."

With this inclusion, Ward thereby is the next name to join the movie after "Jersey Girl" star Liv Tyler. The beauty will play one of the masked strangers who terrorize a couple living in a remote suburban house while Tyler has been billed as the female half of the couple.

She does sing and act. And now for the umpteenth time, multitalented female Madonna gives hand at modeling. The pop diva reportedly is about to model for Louis Vuitton.

While she's been slated to perform at a private party for Louis Vuitton next month, Madonna also is rumored to be the next face of the fashion giant. She is "very interested" in modeling for Louis Vuitton, so said a source.

Another remake is about to come out from Peter Jackson after "King Kong." The Oscar-winning filmmaker has given his agreement to take the producer seat in developing "Dambusters", a new version of the 1954 British war film "The Dam Busters", Universal Pictures has confirmed on Thursday, August 31.

"This is one of the most remarkable true stories to come out of World War II," so Jackson said in relation to his decision to produce the picture. "This is an astonishing story that continues to be revered in British Commonwealth history, and our hope is to make their exploits known to more of the world and extend their legacy to a generation that might not otherwise recognize their inspiration and sacrifice."

Actress-singer Jessica Simpson comes clean about her sexy lips.

The star spills all about surgically enhancing her lips last year, admitting that she artificially plumped up her lips with the protein-based gel Restylane. However, Jess claims that she hated the results.

The just-comeback pop singer Justin Timberlake hit hard the music industry with his new released single "SexyBack" sells 250,000 copies as a digital download, such attainment that places the man on the very top position of Billboard's Hot 100 Singles Chart for the week ended Thursday August 31st.

With Justin there at No. 1 spot, last week's champ Stacy Ferguson's "London Bridge," slips one to 2nd position, followed close behind at No. 3 by Sean Paul's "(When You Gonna) Give It Up to Me". Meanwhile, the VMA winner Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy" is at No. 4, just one place ahead of The Pussycat Dolls' "Buttons" at the 5th spot.

What's hot from the hot commodity in nowadays Hollywood entertainment industry, Jessica Simpson and John Mayer? It is all about what the pop singer-actress tells her friends about her new guy.

A source close to Jess tells People, "She's head over heels. She's telling friends, 'I'm in love.' " Greater than that, Jess' father, Joe Simpson, also is a fan of Mayer and has on Tuesday August 29th tells People "I love John Mayer. I love his music. I love his talent. The last time he was at the House of Blues in L.A., I went by myself to see him play."

The party still continued after that at the 2006 MTV VMA, at least for Beyonce Knowles and her folks as the former "Destiny's Child" member celebrated her 25th birthday that night, Thursday, August 31, in the VIP room of 40/40 Club.

Held by Jay-Z, her boyfriend, the party's guests also included singer fellows like Andre Benjamin, John Legend, Young Jeezy, Nicole Richie, Slim Thug, Rihanna, Ne-Yo and Kelly Rowland. Knowles' parents, Mathew and Tina Knowles, were also present along with her younger sister, Solange Knowles.

The third installment of "Pirates of the Caribbean" series has finally got fixed title. Screenwriter Terry Rossie has officially announced to fans at the Word Player that the flick will come out under the name of "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" as it opens in theaters on May 25, 2007.

This confirmation therefore ends all the uncertainty surrounding the film as Disney previously was reported to consider using "Worlds End" for the title instead. In the meantime, the movie itself still features principal cast members like Johnny Depp, Orlando Bloom, and Keira Knightley with new addition of Chow Yun-Fat as Captain Sao Feng and Keith Richards as Jack Sparrow's father.

That Nicole Richie and Brody Jenner embark on a romance it's no longer a surprise. What's new from the in-love couple is that pop singer Lionel Richie has publicly shows his approval on his daughter relationship with her longtime friend.

"I was there when (Brody) was born!" Lionel said while adding "They grew up together. To see them together now is like, 'Where are you going with this?' But they're having a wonderful time."

From now on people would not merely recognize Chris Brown as R&B artist as the singer also is giving hand at acting. "I'm gonna be on 'The O.C.,' " Brown said Wednesday August 30th at the MTV Video Music Awards media forum at Radio City Music Hall.

On his new duty, Brown reveals that producers for the American television comedy-drama program contacted his management and so he wanted to give it a go. And thus, the R&B singer has been slated to perform in approximately seven episodes of the fourth season of the drama, broadcast on the Fox Network, beginning in October and airing in November.

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.

This year MTV Video Music Awards, held August 31st at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, saw the triumph of James Blunt as the singer nabbed the Best Male Video award for his single "You're Beautiful". In pair with him to take home the Best Female Video award was former "American Idol" Kelly Clarkson, thanks to her single "Because Of You".

Also scored an award at the 23rd annual award event was The All-American Rejects who won the Best Group Video category for "Move Along", and Chamillionaire's "Ridin'" which was chosen as the Best Rap Video. In addition to all, music act The Pussycat Dolls won the Best Dance Video award for their hit single "Buttons", while AFI's "Miss Murder" nabbed the Best Rock Video award.

2006 is the actual date that music group Linkin Park eyed for the release of their new album, the follow up to their 2003 "Meteora". Yet, they have to unfortunately delay the release of the new set until next year concerning the recording that fell behind schedule.

Speaking on their website, band member Mike Shinoda said of the Rick Rubin produced album "We're doing well, we just need a little more time." Also he continued, "We have narrowed it down to about 30-50 songs, and some of those are heavy, some are softer and some are in between. So far it has a different sound that I cannot describe."

Harry Morton, Lindsay Lohan's billionaire boyfriend, has sparked engagement rumors after he was reported to have just spotted purchased an engagement ring.

It is said that the hunk was spotted bought an engagement ring at Cartier in Beverly Hills.

Britney Spears has yet lost her charm. Need a prove? It is her half eaten sandwich which has been sold for over $500 on eBay.

Golden Palace, the online gaming company, purchased the sandwich besides also bought the corndog, which was being eaten by her husband Kevin Federline that Spears also took a chomp out of.