March 09, 2007

It's been a month after her death and following tough examination and autopsy Anna Nicole Smith's cause of death finally is known. In fact, the result won't be made public any time soon.

The Broward County, Fla., medical examiner Joshua Perper said Wednesday March 7th he knows what caused Smith's death but he would wait one or two weeks to ensure that none of the police investigators' findings changed any of his own findings, it has been reported.

Wasting no time in setting up more big screen features at its pit, Universal Pictures has secured rights to develop not only one but two projects of different genre.

The first one is a comedy titled "Tour de Frank" which, as the name suggests, revolves around the competitive world of bicycle racing. Written by Andrea King and Andy Marx, the flick is a production of Shady Acres Entertainment and will be produced by Michael Bostick and Tom Shadyac with the latter having an eye to also direct.

The man breaks his silence. James Tupper, the "Men In Trees" actor who was reported secretly romancing co-star Anne Heche, finally spills the bean on their relationship.

In an interview with People magazine the actor said he and Anne didn't start stepping out together until after they had become single. "I adore her," James told People. "I'm hopeful for the future."

With the release date of "Introducing Joss Stone" coming nearer, Joss Stone is preparing herself for the tour held in support of the album. It will start on April 27 in Mashantucket, Connecticut and roams all over North America until June 13 in Filene Center, Vienna, Va.

The album was recorded in Barbados and is due to out in March 20 via Virgins Records. Stone describes it as her 'piece of art'. "Truly me. That's why I'm calling it Introducing Joss Stone. These are my words, and this is who I am as an artist." Production has been taken by the acclaimed musician Raphael Saadiq and features singer Lauryn Hill and rapper Common.

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.

The romance between Nicole Richie and boyfriend Joel Madden is getting stronger than ever as they reportedly have exchanged rings.

The tiny socialite was spotted wearing ring on her wedding finger. Though so, friends of the couple denied they've been engaged, saying "They are not engaged but they did exchange rings. It wouldn't be surprising if they are engaged in six months."

Coming together for an exclusive talk with MTV, duo Alex Kurtzman and Roberto Orci have delightfully given more details about the new big screen installment of "Star Trek" franchise which they wrote and are executive producing for Paramount Pictures.

What comes as quite a surprise, the twosome has revealed that the flick's title will simply just be "Star Trek" without any subtitles followed.

America has chosen the twelve contestants they think deserve to be the finalists in American Idol cycle 6. Four more guys and girls are cut down from the competition on March 9 leaving only 12 behind.

Those who make it through are Blake Lewis, LaKisha Jones, Chris Sligh, Jordin Sparks, Phil Stacey, Melinda Doolittle, Brandon Rogers, Gina Glocksen, Chris Richardson, Stephanie Edwards, Haley Scarnato and Sanjaya Malakar. Drawing as many as 37 million votes this time, Antonella Barba, Sabrina Sloan, Jared Cotter and Sundance Head are not so lucky. They are out of the competition due to low votes.

Shakira willingly shares her "Dirty Little Secrets" with you all. The singer is having the first of three exclusive "webisodes", featuring her during her "Oral Fixation Tour," launched by MTV.

The webisode, which features footage that can only be seen on mtv.com, is a follow up to the "Dirty Little Secrets" contest that chose one lucky fan to go on the singer's 2006 world tour as an official "fan correspondent."

Still intends to evoke laughs in the theaters, New Line Cinema is about to develop a comedy feature based on a spec script it has successfully purchased from David Gilcreast, Variety has reported.

Titled "Cryptozoologists", the flick concerns a group of scientists who track mythical creatures such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster to unexpectedly have to deal with the sudden appearance of the creatures in San Francisco.

Soon, the U.S. audience can have their first glimpse of the hotly-anticipated "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End." Walt Disney Pictures has officially announced that a new trailer for the flick will be shown publicly on Monday, March 19, 2007 during the premiere episode of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars" between 8-10 pm.

Following its public debut, the trailer will go online at Yahoo.com in High Definition, on Disney.com, and other premium online destinations around the globe at 10:00 pm PST on the same day.

Kevin Federline is so desperate to be famous. Thanks God that as his estranged wife Britney Spears is in rehab, the man is working on his own by pitching a new reality show based on his life.

The dancer-turned-rapper is reportedly planning a reality show that focuses on his life as a single dad and estranged husband of an out-of-control famous pop singer.

Future now is clear for both "The Frog Princess" and "Toy Story 3" as Walt Disney Studios has finally settled on the year to release these two animated features for all family to enjoy in the theaters.

Walt Disney Feature Animation exec John Lasseter has opened up in an appearance during Disney's annual shareholder meeting in New Orleans that "Toy Story 3" has been plotted to come to the surface in 2010 while confirming that it is indeed in production with Tom Hanks and Tim Allen returning to voice Woody and Buzz Lightyear, respectively.

The rumor on Coldplay's involvement in Swizz Beatz new album is finally confirmed true. The rock band is going to perform its score in the track "Part Of The Plan".

No report yet as to which member and how many of them are contributing in this song. The closest probability is pointed to the lead singer, Chris Martin who is also in process of producing song "Homecoming" for Kanye West's new album.

With her lavish-wedding report just around the corner, fresh claim has emerged from Elizabeth Hurley. Rumor has it that the newlywed is pregnant after a photo of her wedding celebrations appears to show a tiny bump.

The actress and her new husband Arun Nayar are now in Jodhpur, India for a week of wedding celebrations including the lavish ceremony at the Umaid Bhavan Palace. Concerning the persistent speculation, friends of the star insist they would be "astonished" if Liz does pregnant.

The romance between Gisele Bundchen and boyfriend Tom Brady is heating up as rumors are swirling in the supermodel's home country of Brazil that she's pregnant with the Patriots quarterback's child.

Rumors on the pregnancy sparked soon as the bombshell took the sports hunk back home to Brazil, to meet her parents. The pair reportedly took a low-key trip to Bundchen's native Porto Alegre, where the model's parents live.

The Billboard 100 chart topper this week is pretty much a still episode from last week. MIMS' "This Is Why I'm Hot" is still holding on for the top position while Akon's "Don't Matter" is entailing behind at #2.

Flip-flopping at no 3 and 4 is Gwen Stefani's "The Sweet Escape" featuring Akon and Justin Timberlake's "What Goes Around…Comes Around". Timberlake is shoved down to #4 this week and his last position at #3 is replaced by Stefani.

Stop all the fuzz about who to replace Katie Holmes in "The Dark Knight", folks, as Variety finally has brought in reliable news stating that Maggie Gyllenhaal is one step away from becoming Rachel Dawes, the role that the "Dawson's Creek" star dropped earlier this year.

By the time she signs the papers, the Golden Globe-nominated actress will then officially be the part of the star-studded cast which has already cast both Heath Ledger and Aaron Eckhart apart from original members like Christian Bale and Gary Oldman. Rumors previously were heavy on her, Rachel McAdams, and Emily Blunt being approached to play the character.

Michael Jackson made an appearance Thursday March 8th in Tokyo for several "fan appreciation events." There were 400 people who showed up, all of whom claimed as die-hard fans, and more than 100 orphans and handicapped children who were invited for free.

The guests, each of whom paid 400,000 yen (3,400 dollars) for an exclusive dinner and a snapshot with the music legend, were taken into a private cubicle for a brief photo shoot with the King of Pop. "He was giving out hugs and handshakes and he was very gentle with me. It was very nice," one of the fans said.

Johnny Depp can for now on feel a bit relieved as her daughter, who has reportedly fallen ill in England, is "doing much better."

"We are happy to report that their daughter is doing much better," Depp's rep, Robin Baum, said in a statement. "The family greatly appreciates the continued support and respect of their privacy."

Canceling a gig at Slane Castle last September 17, 2005 has brought a prolonged effect for Eminem. Ireland's High Court has called him to testify on the reasons that affect him calling off the show.

Conducted as part of "Anger Management Tour" the Slim Shady was supposed to perform in place for the 80,000 tickets sold. Instead of making a show, Eminem gave a last minute cancellation and made "exhaustion" as the subject.

It's tragic. Eddie Van Halen, rock guitarist of music group Van Halen, said Thursday March 8th he would enter rehab "to work on myself," just days before the music act will be honored at a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony in New York City next week.

In a statement released by his rep, Eddie said "I would like Van Halen fans to know how much I truly appreciate each and every one of you. Without you there is no Van Halen. I have always and will always feel a responsibility to give you my best. At the moment I do not feel that I can give you my best. That's why I have decided to enter a rehabilitation facility to work on myself, so that in the future I can deliver the that I feel I owe you and want to give you."

After the tremendous success of Soul2Soul II Tour 2006, Faith Hill and Tim McGraw are ready to get it on again. Naming this year's tour Soul2Soul 2007, the husband and wife have announced that this leg of tour will begin June 6 in Qwest Center, Omaha-Nebraska and continue up to August 10 in Honda Center, Anaheim-California.

This time the tour is mainly sponsored by Jeep and is expected to give the same success that it did last year. The couple will visit 34 venues including the new stop at Canada. "To know that we're able to do this again is a great feeling, but we'll have more to live up to this time. There'll be some new songs, along with the best of 'Soul2Soul II,' to make 'Soul2Soul Tour 2007' an even better experience," the couple has stated ""This is why we get into this business, to be on stage and sing in front of thousands of people."

Justin Timberlake is Hollywood's number one hunk. The pop singer has topped the 'Guy Candy' list compiled by TV show Access Hollywood, praised as "easy choice."

"With his trademark moves and signature style, Justin brought sexy back to stay and Hollywood can't get enough," the show's editors said on the recording artist.

Will Smith injured, but don't worry for he's fine. The actor sprained his shoulder last week while shooting his upcoming film, the action horror "I Am Legend."

A representative for the actor said, "Will strained his shoulder on Thursday morning and after work he immediately went to the hospital. He worked Thursday and Friday and was just having a little bit of therapy. It is absolutely not something major."

In search for seventh doll for troupe The Pussycat Dolls, reality show "Pussycat Dolls Present: The Search for the Next Doll" which was aired in The CW last March 6 has reduced the number of contestants from 8,000 to mere 9.

These 9 girls have gone through some paces in the auditioning process, including the cut from 18 to 9. Fulfilling the criteria of 'has talent, drive, passion, be a good singer, a hot dancer and be sexy', 9 names have stood among the crowd. They are Anastacia, Chelsea, Melissa R., Asia, Jaime, Melissa S., Brittany, Mariela, and Sisely.

While rumors are circulating on Angelina Jolie's upcoming adoption, here we bring you details on it. Yes it's true that the actress is about to adopt a Vietnamese child, and it will be a boy between the ages of three and four from an orphanage on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City.

Vu Duc Long, the head of the justice ministry's international adoption department in Hanoi confirmed that the adoption process should not take more than three months, a month quicker than the normal time frame, because Jolie already chose the child during a previous visit to Ho Chi Minh City.