February 17, 2007

Newly single Cameron Diaz seems to have moved over from her split with Justin Timberlake. The actress who's been reported dating Kelly Slater was seen getting cozy with Djimon Hounsou, the "Blood Diamond" star, at L.A.'s Hyde Lounge on Thursday Feb 15th.

"It looked like the perfect post-Valentine's Day date," a witness tells People. "They were totally vibing each other, lip-on-lip action. Cameron looked so happy... Djimon followed her every move."

Bryce Dallas Howard is now a mother. The actress, best known for her portrayal of Ivy Walker in "The Village" (2004), and her actor-husband, Seth Gabel welcomed a baby boy.

Unfortunately, details on the newly born, including the name, height, and weight, or when and where he was born were not made public.

Kristy Swanson and Lloyd Eisler happily welcomed the arrival of their first child Friday Feb 16th, 2007.

The newlyborn, a baby boy, was born at 1:36 p.m. in Los Angeles and weighed 7 lbs., 11 oz. The parents named him Magnus Hart Swanson Eisler.

Hank Williams Jr. files for divorce. The country-recording artist has filed for divorce from Mary Jane Williams, his wife of 16 years, claiming she has a problem with addiction.

In a statement released Friday Feb 16th through his publicist, Kirt Webster, the star said "Today is one of the toughest days in my life. All families experience difficulties; I hope everyone will respect our privacy during this time."

Progressing well in its preparation to enter production, "Rambo IV: Pearl of the Cobra", previously known as Rambo IV: In the Serpent's Eye", has added British actor/actor Matt Marsden into its cast lineup to play a mercenary who works with the title character, played by none other than Sylvester Stallone.

With the inclusion, Marsden therefore is joining the likes of James Brolin, Bruno Campos, and Kim Dickens who have already been enticed to take part in the project, which presumably is the final chapter in the Rambo saga. The 34-year-old guy previously was seen in "Black Hawk Down" and has role in the upcoming "Resident Evil: Extinction" as Captain Alexander Slater.

Lindsay Lohan has completed her stint in rehab. The singer-actress "has finished her stay at Wonderland and will continue the program as an outpatient," rep Leslie Sloane Zelnik said Friday Feb 16th. "She is taking it one day at a time, as she is in it for the long time. She asks that [we] respect her privacy."

Following her release from rehab, Lindsay was spotted going back to work, filming scenes for her movie, "I Know Who Killed Me". It is a thriller movie, starring Julia Ormond, Spencer Garrett, and Clint Johnson among others, and is slated for 2007 release.

Able to run as scheduled, "The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian" finally entered production on February 12, 2007 in Auckland, New Zealand for a six-month live-action shoot, Walt Disney Pictures has officially announced.

The follow-up of the 2005 hit movie "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe", the picture once again is a joint venture between Disney and Walden Media which brings back the four principal cast members as the Pevensies as well as director Andrew Adamson plus producers Mark Johnson and Philip Steuer.

Hugh Grant and girlfriend Jemima Khan have decided to end their romance. The pair who's been dating for three years call it quit, the actor's publicist, Robert Garlock confirmed Friday Feb 16th.

"Hugh and Jemima have decided to split amicably," says Garlock who gave no details on the break up except that the decision to split happened in the last few days.

It's possible that the story of Miami detectives Marcus Burnett and Mike Lowrey will still continue if looking on Michael Bay's remark.

The action filmmaker has admitted to MTV in an interview talking about "Transformers" that he would be interested in making the follow-up to his "Bad Boys 2."

Nicole Richie was on Friday Feb 16th charged with misdemeanor driving under the influence (DUI), stemming from her arrest in December 2006 when police said she was driving the wrong way on a Los Angeles freeway.

The case, additionally, also alleges the star had a prior misdemeanor DUI conviction in 2003 and according to California law, if convicted of a DUI twice within 10 years a person faces a sentence of 90 days to a year in jail, a fine between $390 and $1,000, and a suspension of driving privileges.

Though already attached to direct couple of film projects, Ron Howard turns out to still have an eye on another. The noted filmmaker is reportedly putting interest in helming thriller drama "Cache", a remake of French feature of the same title of Universal Pictures production.

Written and directed by Michael Haneke, the original, a 2005 release, featured Daniel Auteuil and Juliette Binoche as a married couple who find mysterious videotapes of surveillance planted on their porch which gradually reveal whoever is making them knows more about the husband's past than he would like them to. It is said that the new version, to be set in the U.S., will amp up the suspense and consequences.

The question on who will be the legal heir of Anna Nicole Smith's inheritance is no longer a mystery. A judge in Florida has on Friday Feb 16th made public the former Playboy Playmate's will.

The 19-page will, Smith signed on July 30, 2001, didn't mention the amount of money she has but did say lawyer and boyfriend, Howard K. Stern, should be her executor and hold her estate in trust for son Daniel Smith. But concerning Daniel's death last year, it remains unclear if Stern will take control of Smith's estate.

It's time for Famke Janssen to go for spooky things again after "House on Haunted Hill." Writer/director Eric Red has revealed to Arrow in the Head that the former Bond girl has already been tapped to play the lead in his supernatural thriller flick "100 Feet", currently being set up at Grand Illusions.

"We've been fortunate to cast Famke Janssen in the role of Marnie," Red remarked. "Famke is a beautiful actress of great presence and intelligence, completely dedicated to the realism of character and performance. With Famke's timeless beauty, she will bring glamour and star power to the role of Marnie, reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn in the classic 'Wait Until Dark.'

Carmen Electra has a new job. The beauty has been booked to star in a sexy show on the Las Vegas strip.

The sexy model-and-actress will thus star in a magic and variety show with Dutch magician Hans Klok at the new Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino beginning from May 12 later this year.

Signing another deal with producer Jerry Bruckheimer after their hugely successful pact in "Pirates of the Caribbean" series, Disney is about to develop a film feature titled "Jihadists in Paradise" based on Mark Bowden's article of the same name following its acquisition on the screen rights to the work.

The project thereby puts Bruckheimer back in business with Bowden as the renowned producer previously produced 2001's "Black Hawk Down", which Ken Nolan adapted from Bowden's book. It has been revealed that Bowden himself will pen the script for the picture.

New rumors surface by the hour that Drew Barrymore has found a new date, at least in time for Valentine's Day. The actress was seen at an Arcade Fire concert Wednesday night Feb 14th at New York's Judson Church, cuddling up to director Spike Jones.

Witnesses told the New York Post newspaper, both were seen "cuddling and looking very lovey-dovey." While it has yet official that they do dating, at least Barrymore wasn't all alone during the night.

They are best friends and now are heading to the big screen together, finally.

Yes, Nicole Kidman and Naomi Watts have delightfully given their agreement to work hand in hand in toplining a sexy thriller entitled "Need" which will see them as archenemies.

Britney Spears can't stay in rehab for more than 24 hours. The once famous pop singer reportedly checked into a rehab facility two days ago but refused to stay and checked out less than 24 hours later.

Per People, it is reported that Britney has checked herself in the 24-hour Rapid Dry program at Eric Clapton's Crossroads Centre in Antigua. Rumors on the street say, the pop tart checked in after being urged by friends and family who've seen her intoxicated in public places and was so "exhausted" on New Year's Eve she collapsed.