September 27, 2007

Moving from zombies to vampires, "Resident Evil: Extinction" director Russell Mulcahy is about to assume helming duties on "Zen in the Art of Slaying Vampires", another action movie developed by CP Productions.

An adaptation of a novel by Steven-Elliot Altman that's the first in a three-book series, the project centers on a man tuning into a vampire who attempts to overcome his murderous instincts and thirst for blood through Zen meditation. A struggle for his soul then ensues between the blood-thirsty creatures and the zen masters.

Two weeks ago, Paddy Considine was noted to remark that talks on him playing Jigsaw in "Punisher: War Zone" had been dropped because Lionsgate decided to go with their first choice for the role. Seems the person's identity has been revealed by now, and guess who, it turns out to be "300" star Dominic West.

Yes, director Lexi Alexander has confirmed on her official website that the Sheffield-born actor is billed to play the character, the main antagonist in the project also the archenemy of the titular character. Along with this, Alexander also informed that T.J. Storm and Wayne Knight would play Maginty and Microchip aka Linus Lieberman, respectively, the latter being the lone confidant who supplies guns and ammo for our vigilante hero.

Could it be true that Christian Slater is dating Jimmy Choo founder Tamara Mellon?

The actor has fueled speculation on him dating Tamara after they were spotted canoodling. It is said that Slater took Tamara to watch Robin Thicke in concert at Camden's Koko music venue and they were then heading for a romantic dinner at Mayfair's exclusive Japanese restaurant Sumosan.

Yes they are. Heather Locklear and Jack Wagner are lovers.

After their repeat denials, the actress finally confirms that she's dating her former "Melrose Place" costar Jack Wagner. People magazine's Michelle Beadle told "Extra," that Heather said their romance is "incredible. It's insane. It's exciting. It's blossoming."

Time has finally come to learn about who made it to land the cameo role in "Step Brothers" that Will Ferrell previously auctioned for charity: it's a 10-year-old boy from Dallas whose father bought him the part for a sum of $47,100.

"Winning this auction means a lot to me on a very personal basis," the father, who asked to remain anonymous, said in a statement released by the Cancer for College foundation. "I lost my mother to ovarian cancer a few years ago, so I feel fortunate that my 10-year-old and I are able to participate in an event involving Cancer for College and Will Ferrell."

A new on-the-set picture of Avril Lavigne's highly-anticipated video 'Hot' has erupted online. The singer has her blond hair let down and black strapless top on.

The music video was shot at the Beacon, Jersey City last weekend, according to a rep. Murdoch Hall, which also was used in several movies like Annie and Quiz Show, are used as the setting. It has the '1920s burlesque" theme where girls wear their fishnets. "Little Miss Lavigne had two personal masseuses tending to her during the shoot," the press release stated.

Speculations about who to play who in the hugely-anticipated "Star Trek" keep buzzing around loudly, and now have two new names as the possible contender for Scotty and Captain Kirk each.

Regarding the Scotty role, TrekMovie.com has confirmed that "Stargate: Atlantis" cast member Paul McGillion recently auditioned for the part in Los Angeles. The 38-year-old actor, just like the original Scotty's portrayer James Doohan, is also a Canadian, albeit a Scottish-born one who can do the required flawless Scottish accent, and was quoted to informed the site, "Obviously it would be a great honour to follow in James Doohan’s footsteps."

This just in. David Beckham's father was rushed to hospital for heart attack.

Ted Beckham, 59, was rushed to East London's Whipps Cross Hospital early Thursday September 27th after complaining of chest pains at home. According to The Sun, sources said the Beckham senior died on the way to the hospital but was resuscitated by medics. He was then transferred to heart specialist.

A brand new single from Trina has leaked online. The song featuring Christina Milian that is titled 'Single Again' is reported stolen from a local recording studio, shocking the rapper upon hearing the news.

Although the song is said to be Trina's new single, Slip N Slide Records CEO Ted Lucas confirms that it was not the official version. "This mishap is extremely unfortunate and the official version of 'Single Again' track featuring Trina by herself will be re-released by the end of the week," Lucas told AllHipHop.com

Michael Jackson is back. Well, not yet. The so-called King of Pop is craving his big comeback step into the music scene, taking over the cover of the Italian version of Vogue magazine, L'UOMO Vogue, for its October 2007 issue.

According to justjared.buzznet.com, the magazine shoot, done by Bruce Weber, is reportedly part of a deal reached between Michael and Italian fashion designer Roberto Cavalli, based on which the singer would do the photo shoot for Cavalli and in return, Cavalli would create clothing for him for his new look to support the new album release.

Darren Hayes has premiered a new video for 'Me, Myself And (I)'. The singer co-directed the clip himself alongside husband Richard Cullen who also designed the cover art of Hayes' 2005 single 'So Beautiful'.

The clip shows Hayes, who has led a relatively successful solo career since breaking from Savage Garden, doing a dance routine that the singer rarely did in the past clips. Other than that, he was seen on a couch with strong wind blowing off against him.

More substantial information on "Terminator Salvation" has come in, thanks to "The Sarah Connor Chronicles" consulting producer James Middleton, who is overseeing the development of the project.

Revealed to IGN that the flick is being intended to be put in preproduction next month for a 2009 release while saying no name is attached yet to direct, Middleton delightfully gave out some important tidbits on the movie, which sure will provide fans a basic understanding about it:

It is all about Jennifer Lopez fever. The singer-actress is everywhere. Has just had her new Just Sweet fashion collection launched, she also is busy with the promotion of her new English album "Brave." In the meantime, she has created media frenzy with her being reported pregnant. And after all, she is invading Arena magazine.

Lopez graces the cover of Arena magazine's November 2007 issue, getting all wet and wild only for the publication. Look at some of her photos inside the magazine after this news.

A picture of Jay-Z in suit with closed bar background has been rumored to be the cover art of his new release. The rapper announced a new album called 'American Gangster' earlier this month, after inspired by a movie of the same title.

The first single called 'Blue Magic' from the November 6 album has been released on September 20 and is available for listening on Rocafella.com. It is both featuring and produced by Pharrell Williams.

Charlize Theron is mad about timepieces. The Hollywood golden girl has been signed to be the new celebrity spokesmodel for Italian luxury watch and jewelery brand, Breil Milano.

Theron looks glamor in the Breil's upcoming campaign, shot in LA, which sees her sporting jewels and timepieces from Breil's Eden and Eros collections.

Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie will soon premiere a new music video for her fifth single 'Clumsy'. The video was wrapped up on Friday, September 7 and will be released early next month.

The Black Eyed Peas singer shot the video with directors Marc Webb and Rich Lee. MTV reports that "the surreal, humorous clip features Fergie falling head over heels".

Becoming the next celebrity to have her own line of perfume, Christina Aguilera is working hard on the promotion for her upcoming scent. So, let's hope both the income and outcome are worth it.

The singer goes naked in an ad for her 'eponymous' scent, "Christina Aguilera," which is accompanied with the tagline that reads "Sometimes it's all you need to wear."

Bringing good news to the fans of the famous sci-fi franchise, David Duchovny has let it slip in an interview with Movieweb that the follow-up to 1998's "The X Files" is being prepared for a production start this December.

"...The script is written and as far as I know we're all trying to shoot in December at some point," so the actor remarked. "We would all love it if we could keep it a secret and just give everybody a fresh experience of not knowing what the movie's about. I know if I was a fan of the show I would kind of be excited to be surprised."

Move over gentlemen, Kate Moss is an engaged lady now that she's reported to have proposed to new boyfriend Jamie Hince.

And while the supermodel has made public her engagement last weekend to her Primrose Hill pals, sources close to her claim the engagement is not formal and rather is just Moss' way of showing her love for Jamie, letting everyone know she's serious and that she's over from former lover Pete Doherty.

Unveiling more of the fun that can be found in Ben Stiller-starrer "The Heartbreak Kid", Paramount Pictures has delightfully brought up three new clips from the movie onto the net for comedy fans to take glimpses at.

One of them is posted exclusively via Moviefone while two others are available in QuickTime format. Of the two, one is put under the title of "Give Her Back the Undies" which you can see in either medium or large size. Same thing goes for the other, called "Pill Stuck Up My Nose", as it comes up in medium and large size as well.

The heiress is heading for Rwanda. Paris Hilton is fulfilling her post-jail commitment, bringing her celebrity status away from Hollywood to Rwanda for social causes.

"I'll be going in November, after I get back from filming my movie," Paris tells E! Online exclusively. "There's so much need in that area, and I feel like if I go, it will bring more attention to what people can do to help."

It's a boy thing for Usher. The R&B star and his wife Tameka Foster are expecting a boy.

Being asked by People at the "USHER for Men" and "USHER for Women" fragrance launch party at Cipriani in Manhattan on Tuesday September 25th on what he is looking forward to most about being a new dad, Usher said "I just want my son to fully be coherent and to be healthy, first and foremost."

Much contrary to the heavy speculation spread among people, Lindsay Lohan won't be leaving rehab facility anytime soon.

The star's mother, Dina Lohan, has put to rest rumors on that matter, claiming them as not accurate. Emailed by Access Hollywood's Billy Bush, Dina insisted that's not the case. "Not true staying in Utah," so she said in an email wrote to Billy.