September 20, 2007

Bringing the film abroad, Robert Redford will get his latest directorial effort "Lions for Lambs" premiered at this year’s London Film Festival, which is going to host 184 full-length films and 133 shorts from 43 countries.

Pic will have its first screening on October 22, 2007 at Odeon Leicester Square as part of Gala and Special Screenings program. Redford, who also takes starring part in the political drama, is expected to attend the event alongside co-stars Tom Cruise and Meryl Streep.

The next talents picked for the project after Jesse Eisenberg, Ryan Reynolds and Kristen Stewart have both landed starring slots in "Adventureland", the next directorial effort from "Superbad" helmer Greg Mottola.

Also written by Mottola, the coming-of-age comedy is set in year 1987 and centers on an uptight recent college graduate (Eisenberg) who is forced to take a degrading minimum-wage job at the local amusement park. Reynolds is learned to play an aspiring rock star and the icon of cool to all the kids working at the park while Stewart will become the romantic lead, a tomboy who also works at the park.

Getting out of her zone of comfort in comedic genre, Anna Faris is readying herself to portray a very different role in what she calls a 'deep, dark drama.'

The actress told MTV on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 that she would become porn star Linda Lovelace in a biopic about her entitled "Inferno" which she hopes to be finished filming before the impending strike in June.

Chris Brown's official site has posted yesterday (September 19) the cover art for his new album 'Exclusive'. Despite the long time it took to unveil the art work, the cover is a remodeling of Brown's previously displayed photograph.

'Exclusive' will arrive November 6. It was previously titled 'Graduation' but was changed after Kanye West decided to give his September 11 release the same name.

The music video of R. Kelly's collaboration with Kid Rock and Ludacris has finally arrived. 'Rock Star', third single from R. Kelly's 'Double Up' album gets its music video premiered on Yahoo Launch on Tuesday, September 18.

The clip is made a movie-like at the beginning with directing credits from Kelly himself and E. Rosenblatt. Kelly was in the same bus with Ludacris and Kid heading to a small club in a relatively deserted town that was quiet before they arrived and delivered 'Rock Star'.

Several new photos from the Los Angeles set of rom-com flick "He's Just Not That Into You" have delightfully surfaced on the net, thanks to Just Jared.

Images taken showed Jennifer Aniston as she went around the set on Wednesday, September 18, 2007 with fellow Hollywood star Ben Affleck also present on the spot. The twosome have been learned to be part of the movie's star-studded cast which include Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Connelly, and Scarlett Johansson among others.

If previously Ashlee Simpson announced that her new album will be released in November, the pop singer's official website has updated that the CD will now arrive in December.

This has been speculated as the attempt from Ashlee's management to avoid the month where many artists have chosen to release their albums. Mary J. Blige will release 'Growing Pains' on November 20 while Alicia Keys' 'As I am' and Britney Spears' not-yet-titled album will both be dropped on November 13.

After the first, come the second. Yes, Paramount Pictures has smoothly launched a second theatrical trailer for "Beowulf" on the net following the release of the first one in late July.

Posted exclusively on Apple.com, the trailer can also be reached through Beowulf Trailer page at AceShowBiz. Fans should really be delightful as it not only has more footage to be seen but also gives introduction to some new characters.

Producer and rapper Jay-Z has sneaked quietly behind the mic to release a new album called 'American Gangster'. Not without a concept, Jay-Z is actually inspired by a movie of the same title that will hit theaters on November 2.

Jay-Z came up with the idea to assemble the album after shown the movie that stars Denzel Washington, T.I., Common and Russell Crowe. He has recorded nine tracks that are inspired by specific scene. "It was like I was watching the film, and putting it on pause, and giving a back story to the story," he said.

Kate Walsh earns a new predicate besides that of newlywed and actress. It's Hollywood's Hottest Redhead.

The movie siren is chosen the 1st in a poll conducted by In Touch Weekly magazine of Hollywood's Hottest Redheads. Taking the top spot of the poll, she's besting younger actress Lindsay Lohan who comes right at the 2nd spot and Aussie star Nicole Kidman who is ranked 3rd.

Backstreet Boys' new album has begun taking shape with the revelation of the cover art. The group, now consists of four members only, choose close up pictures of each member combined on a black and white still.

The album that is confirmed to be titled 'Unbreakable' will be released in U.S. on October 30 and six days earlier in Japan. First single 'Inconsolable' has just premiered its music video on September 14.

It appears that Vanessa Hudgens can never have enough of publication, creating yet a new media headline with her being reported to be considering to pose provocatively for men's magazine.

The teenage actress has been quoted as saying she has no problem stripping down for a magazine shoot. "I think being a woman and being able to show a sexy side is empowering," Vanessa says. "Being able to show we are comfortable in our skin is a good thing. I totally would pose for a sexy magazine. But not Playboy."

MTVU annual award show, Woodie, has announced its nominees with The Shins on the lead. The indie rock group are up for three categories 'Alumni Woodie', 'Viral Woodie' and the prestigious 'Woodie of the Year' . For the latter, they will compete against Amy Winehouse, Common, Gym Class Heroes and Lily Allen.

Further down the list, Modest Mouse, Gym Class Heroes, Allen, Justice, Linkin Park, and The Academy Is... take two nominations each, while others such as Arcade Fire, Lil Wayne, Bright Eyes, The Knife, Klaxons, M.I.A., Spoon, Cansei de Ser Sexy, The Rapture, TV on the Radio, Thom Yorke and Paramore get their fair share of one nomination each.

Could it be true that Rose McGowan engaged to filmmaker boyfriend Robert Rodriguez?

Her being spotted wearing a diamond ring on her engagement finger while was out and about in LA has prompted heavy engagement speculation.

In the follow-up to its Venice, Deauville, Toronto, and Los Angeles screenings, a New York premiere was held for Western movie "The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford" on Tuesday night, September 18, 2007.

Taking place at the city's Ziegfeld Theatre, the occasion found some well-known names merrily walking the red carpet besides the presence of the cast members like Brad Pitt, Casey Affleck, Mary-Louise Parker, and Alison Elliot. The most interesting one probably was Pitt's "Ocean's Thirteen" co-star George Clooney, who brought along his new girlfriend Sarah Larson.

Gabrielle Union and Ludacris are dating.

The actress and rapper are said to have been dating for the last two months, with a friend of Union claimed the new romance is her first serious fling following her separation from NFL player husband Chris Howard in November 2005.

It's official. Demi Moore is now Mrs. Kutcher. The actress has legally changed her name into Mrs. Kutcher, two years after she married actor husband Ashton Kutcher.

Entertainment media Actressarchives.com wrote that an insider told America's In Touch magazine, "Demi did this for Ashton. She knew that this was something he wanted, so she finally made the switch."

Principal photography has finally begun on "Sex and the City" and the first picture from the set has already made its way online, which you can see on the left.

Courtesy of New Line Cinema, the photo features Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw and Chris Noth as Mr. Big. The couple, as learned from the original series, had an on-and-off-again relationship for some time, but in the final episode ultimately decided to establish an open, honest relationship in New York.

ABC television network announced Wednesday September 19th, Timbaland will appear in an upcoming episode of its long running soap opera "One Life to Live."

The rapper-producer will make his daytime acting debut, playing himself on the soap while will perform two songs, "The Way I Are" and "Apologize," from his recent chart-topper LP "Timbaland Presents Shock Value," alongside the artists who accompanied him on the studio tracks, Keri Hilson for the first song and OneRepublic for the latter one.

To have Amy Winehouse just turning up is a great enough pleasure at MOBO Awards that was held on Wednesday, September 18. The singer performed two songs 'Tears Dry On Their Own' and 'Me and Mr Jones', and even snatched the Best Female Artist title. Her winning once again put jazz in the list that was initially branded only for "music of black origin".

A showdown between Kanye West and 50 Cent continued in the British event. After beating the other on album sales, the former enjoyed another winning being named Best Hip Hop Act. West also clutched Best Video for 'Stronger', that failed to win anything at MTV Video Music Awards earlier this month despite 6 nominations.

The boys are jumping on the fashion bandwagon. The all-male music group Take That is venturing into fashion business, sign on to front Marks & Spencer's men clothing range.

The pop idols, Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, Jason Orange and Howard Donald, have already been photographed by iconic celebrity photographer John Rankin for the fashion giant's new Autumn Autograph campaign, which is set to be launched on October 4th.

Jennifer Lopez is pregnant and rumors are abuzz that she's twelve weeks pregnant and is expecting twins. Unfortunately, quite the contrary is true. She is not pregnant.

Despite heavy media speculation, husband Marc Anthony has denied the pregnancy reports, issued a statement through his publicist to set the record straight on that matter.