April 16, 2007

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.

At the age of 21, Lloyd has taken a huge step to expand his territory. The singer starts his own production company named "Young Goldie Production" where he will sit at the position of Executive Producer.

Backed up by Sho Nuff Records' founder Henry Lee and Jazze Pha, Lloyd started this company for one reason, buttering new artists' path to get signed by a label. "It took a long time, so I figured with this company I can introduce new talent out there as well as bring a few of my friends into the game, who to me has what it takes to make it big in the music industry," he said. "I want to be their stepping stone, therefore giving everyone a fair chance to make a name for themselves in this business."

Still opts to linger in comedy genre after "Nobel Son", Ted Danson has signed on to take starring part in comedic caper "Mad Money", a remake of British TV-movie "Hot Money" produced by Big City Pictures, Lightspeed Media, and Swingin' Productions LLC for Millennium Films to distribute.

Toplined by Diane Keaton, Queen Latifah, and Katie Holmes, the movie is set in Kansas City, Missouri and revolves around three co-workers who form a plan steal money that is about to be destroyed at the Federal Reserve Bank. Other names already submitted into the cast include Roger Cross, Stephen Root, Adam Rothenberg, J.C. MacKenzie, Chris McDonald, and Finesse Mitchell.

American Idol has not only opened spots for front stage people, the show is also in search of songwriters! The new program of the sixth season, seeks original songs that can make people sing, dance or even cry.

In the show's official website, there are 4 steps guidance that will allow people to submit their entry, including the kind of songs they are searching. Written under the Song's the Star column is 'We're listening for a song with a powerful melodic and emotional hook that will connect with the American public young and old…Above all, it must be memorable and feel like a fitting end to this series of American Idol."

Making another change on the script of its mythology-based project "Clash of the Titans", Warner Bros. Pictures this time is tapping Lawrence Kasdan to carry out the duty, The Hollywood Reported has revealed.

A three-time Oscar nominee in writing category, Kasdan is replacing "Killing on Carnival Row" scribe Travis Beacham who previously got hired by Warner to pen a draft for the movie. Beacham himself at that time was appointed to take over the role from John Glenn and Travis Adam Wright, whom the company first gave the assignment back in 2002.

Lady Sovereign can't proceed to promote her album "Public Warning" in the rest of her UK tour dates due to exhaustion. She unfortunately is forced to cancel the rest of her UK dates for the sake of her health.

Prior this cancellation, the 21 years old rapper was already ill and postponed her concerts in Birmingham and Glasgow. It turned out that the illness was more than she can bear, proven by her website that said her condition had deteriorated after performance in Leeds on April 12. The remaining dates in London, Bristol, Norwich and Manchester have all been eliminated from her schedule.

Just reported to have taken the director's seat for "The Book Club" last month, Los Angeles-born filmmaker Raja Gosnell has tirelessly added one more directing stint into his list. The Hollywood Reporter has learned that the man is coming onboard to assume helming duties on "South of the Border", a new comedy feature of a Walt Disney Pictures production.

Intended to be a live-action movie in which the animals will talk, the picture will follow the adventures of Chloe, a pampered Beverly Hills Chihuahua accustomed to riding in a purse. On a vacation in Mexico, however, she gets lost and so, has to rely on her friends in order to get back home.

Adam Levine of Maroon 5 has indicated an early retirement from his role as the band's frontman. The reason behind this is because he wants to explore other fields beside his band.

Levine said that he does not necessarily leave music industry, but part of his plan will not consist of Maroon 5. "I'll go off and do my thing, whether it's producing or writing or having a solo record," he said in an interview.

The flow of great talents toplining superhero flick continues to stream down the Hollywood's film industry. Going on the same path his fellow Oscar-nominee Robert Downey Jr. has taken in "Iron Man", Edward Norton has delightfully been confirmed to star as the titular character in "The Incredible Hulk", the follow-up to Ang Lee's 2003 effort "Hulk" based on Marvel Comics' character created by Stan Lee and Jack Kirby.

"Edward Norton is a rare talent and one of the most versatile actors in the business," Marvel Studios' production president Kevin Feige said in a statement. "His ability to transform into a particular role makes him the ideal choice to take on the character of Bruce Banner and the Hulk. Edward is perfectly suited to bring one of the most popular and important Marvel icons to the bigscreen in a new and exciting way."

Say it isn't so. The Beckhams' marriage maybe on the rocks after rumors are swirling that the husband-and-wife are living almost completely separate lives on the run up to their move to Los Angeles over the summer.

A source claims, such happening will keep going on when they're living in the same country as both David Beckham and Victoria Adams put their busy work schedules first above their marriage.

It's been sometimes after her break-up with then-boyfriend Olivier Martinez that reports surfaced in the press, claiming Kylie Minogue is dating a Scottish DJ named Calvin Harris, who she is said to be working on new material with.

Speaking on the speculation, a source told News of the World, "Kylie and Calvin have spent loads of time together working on the album. They've struck up a very close friendship and are now an item. Kylie's had a tough time but has finally found happiness with Calvin."

The siblings have come to an agreement concerning their mother's will. Angelina Jolie and brother James Haven will divide their mother, Marcheline Bertrand's $1.2 million life insurance policy between them.

Bertrand, an actress who died of cancer in January 2006, had instructed the life insurance policy split in her will, it has been reported. She, moreover, has named Jolie and Haven co-executors of her estate.

Bad news ladies for the man of your dream, Matthew McConaughey, may be off the market. The movie hunk was spotted out with Brazilian model Camilla Alves, thus prompted rumors they are dating.

Per JustJared, it is reported "the couple visited a mutual friend in a neighborhood in Brentwood, California. The pair were snapped together during Easter weekend in Malibu as well."

Here goes another accolade for "Little Miss Sunshine" following its triumph to nab Best Comedy at this year's Empire Awards. Depicting the road trip commenced by a dysfunctional family to a child beauty pageant, the flick delightfully was named the Outstanding Film-Wide Release by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation as it presented its 2007 GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Saturday night, April 14.

Successfully beating off other four contenders of "The Night Listener", "Running with Scissors", "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", and "V for Vendetta", the dramatic comedy has already collected a number of prestigious film honors this year, notably two Oscars for best original screenplay and supporting actor for Alan Arkin. Other noted prizes earned include those at SAG Awards, PGA Awards, and BAFTA Awards.

Under the new label, Sir Paul McCartney will soon release an album which is 'specially titled'. He will pay tribute to his late first wife Linda McCartney by adding her initial to the title of the album.

The 64-years-old singer's album will be titled "Memory Almost Full", an anagram of "For My Soulmate LLM". The initial in the end stands for Linda's full name after marrying him, Linda Louise McCartney.

The act of peeping is likely getting much concern from most moviegoers for now as the Peeping-Tom thriller "Disturbia" successfully grips major attention to strive as the top movie in its debut on domestic box office ended April 15, 2007.

Collecting a satisfying number of $22.2 million worth of ticket sales, the teen-oriented flick thereby ends the two-week reign of "Blades of Glory", pushing it to the second rank after the skating comedy turns out to fare lesser at $13.8 million. Also has to go one notch below is Disney's CG-animated adventure "Meet the Robinsons" for its decent effort to add $12.4 million into its pocket.

Post the announcement of their split in September 2006, Girls Aloud are planning their new future. Each of them has a rough picture of what they will do in the next few years. A source said, "The band will finish this year and all the girls are focusing on what they want to do next."

After Arctic Monkeys' frontman Alex Turner joked that he will get Sarah Harding to replace him, Sarah stated that she would go for acting. Nadine Coyle will pursue the same field despite the rumor that her lover Jesse Metcalfe wanted her to settle down with him.

GLAAD Media Awards were handed out Saturday April 14th during a celebration held at the Kodak Theatre in Los Angeles. Among the stars presented with an award at the 18th annual The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against the Defamation (GLAAD) is Jennifer Aniston who was given the Vanguard Award for her efforts to increase visibility and understanding of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community.

Movie actor Jake Gyllenhaal presented the award to the beauty. Meanwhile, former NSYNC member, Lance Bass, was in hand presented the Stephen F. Kolzak Award for Martina Navratilova.

British wonder Arctic Monkeys that shot to fame after one album, is now worried about the upcoming release of the sophomore one. Scheduled to hit US stores on April 24, "Favourite Worst Nightmare" is indeed very much in different lane compared to the debut.

Frontman Alex Turner said that they have started worrying since the beginning of the work, mainly because he feared that the new material would 'shock' their fans who are used to last year's "Whatever People Say I Am, That's What I Am Not". He said in a statement, "We were only 18 and 19 when it all happened. We were playing gigs and writing great tunes. Then it got a bit daunting. To do all this new stuff and have people scrutinise you, it's hard. I got frightened by it all and went into my shell a bit."

The Girls speak loudly in the name of the new product they promote. The British Girls Aloud have secured a reportedly £4 million deal with Sunsilk to promote the brand's new hair product.

All group members showed off their true colors when they stepped out at London's 24 Club on Thursday April 12th to promote the new product.

Holly Madison, the 'naughty' girl who is one of Hugh Hefner's many girlfriends, goes simple for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA). The Playboy bunny is the latest one to "Go Naked Than Wear Fur" for the organization.

Supposedly a big animal lover, Holly posed naked for a new PETA campaign and talks about her interest in animals briefly, saying "We have tons of exotic animals and a great zoo department, and we have a zoo permit here. So it's a great opportunity for me to learn."