November 16, 2007

Eager to stay bit longer in romantic comedy genre after "27 Dresses", Katherine Heigl has given her agreement to topline a battle-of-the-sexes flick entitled "The Ugly Truth" that Lakeshore Entertainment is set to develop.

The beauty will portray a romantically challenged morning show producer who is reluctantly embroiled in a series of outrageous tests by her chauvinistic correspondent. The clever ploys the man hatches to prove his theories on relationships and help her find love, however, lead to an unexpected result in the end.

Just when she was about to serve her gig in Nashville, Regina Spektor collapsed and was rushed to hospital. The folk singer was forced to cancel the gig, that was held on Wednesday, November 14, at the last minute, refunding the tickets to disappointed fans.

A statement released by Spektor's rep explained her sudden health scare. It said, "Last night in Nashville, TN, following her sound check at the Ryman Auditorium, Regina Spektor was taken to a local hospital after collapsing due to a severe inner ear infection which caused a sudden case of vertigo."

Apparently there is still one more treat for us to take another look at the acclaimed "No Country for Old Men." An exclusive clip for the crime drama thriller has already been brought up to the net in our wait for the flick's wide release next Friday, November 21, 2007.

You can simply check the trailer down below or go to No Country for Old Men Trailer section at AceShowbiz to get your grab on it. Content focuses more on both Javier Bardem and Tommy Lee Jones in their respective roles as Anton Chigurh and Ed Tom Bell.

Despite the push back of her album, Nicole Scherzinger is planning to release the third single from her debut solo album soon. The Pussycat Dolls singer is asking fans to vote among her four tunes to be the next single.

Scherzinger posted a message on her official site: "Calling all Nicole and all Pusssycat Dolls fans! We want to hear what you, the fans, think Nicole's next single should be!" Fans are required to log on to the site to preview the nominated tracks and vote for their favorite.

Three months after putting his first single from debut album, Elliott Yamin finally pulls the second one. The track 'One Word' hit the street on November 16 and its music video has just been premiered.

It was reported sometime ago that the clip is directed by Shaun Peterson in Nashville.

Is an Emmy nominated actor and having his face familiar to TV viewers make it easy for John Stamos to date hot females. Just last month he's been reported to be dating fashion worker Leah Marsh, there comes a new report that suggests he's dating Victoria's Secret model Emma Heming.

People reported the news, citing an onlooker who claimed to have seen the twosome together last Thursday November 8th at Indochine in New York City and at the Manhattan nightspot Socialista later that same night.

It's only one week away before its wide release in theaters yet still there is another treat given by 20th Century Fox to us to see more from "Hitman." Yes, a new international trailer for the action thriller has already been put online, which surprisingly is an R-rated one!

Spinning way over two minutes, the piece is able to get accessed via Hitman Trailer page at AceShowbiz or you can just watch it down below. It quickly shows straight-forward assassination done by the titular character at the beginning followed by handfuls of new explosive, gun-banging footage from the movie.

Is beautiful and attractive, it's hard indeed for Jennifer Aniston to run away from media coverage, especially when it comes to her love life. One of media darlings concerning her celebrity status, she's been reported to be dating actor and former male fashion model Jason Lewis.

The actress sparked rumors she's dating the hunk after both of them were spotted enjoying an intimate date in New York recently. A source tells Britain's Closer magazine that "They've met a few times. He thinks she's gorgeous and they just clicked. It's funny how much they have in common."

Finally chance to get our first glimpse on "The Other Boleyn Girl" has come upon us. Columbia Pictures as the studio distributing the period piece has unleashed the first theatrical trailer for the movie on the net by now, giving us tons of moving images of the Boleyn sisters played by Natalie Portman and Scarlett Johansson.

The trailer can be reached through a link found at AceShowbiz's The Other Boleyn Girl Trailer page, or simply just take a look at it down below.

Well, it's obvious that Warner Bros. Pictures is doing its best to promote Tim Burton-directed "Sweeney Todd." Just few days after publishing some new movie stills from the film, the studio has now posted two more of them on the net.

Courtesy of /Film, both photos continue to employ dark, gloomy atmosphere as the previously-launched pictures. One again features Johnny Depp and Helena Bonham Carter together as the titular character and Mrs. Lovett while the other gives us another look at Jamie Campbell Bower as Anthony Hope.

Nicole Richie and fiance Joel Madden, needless to say, are excited about becoming parents for the first time. And surprisingly the couple have turned their impending-parenthood excitement into something unique yet useful; a charity.

Through the so-called Richie Madden Children's Foundation, the celebrity lovers will be hosting a baby shower and gift presentation for moms in-need, due to which they are inviting people to join their project by donating 100 products in one or more of the categories provided.

A famous singer, many even consider her as diva, Madonna is no stranger to wearing top range designer clothes. And now the pop star is willing to lend her celebrity status by joining forces with high profile luxury goods maker Gucci in an attempt to raise funds for orphans in Malawi, Africa.

Madonna, who once created sensation with her adopting a Malawian boy David Banda, and Gucci are said to host a fundraising event slated to be held on February 6th next year. The fundraising event, comprised of dinner, musical performance and a party, will as well mark the opening of Gucci's largest store in the world, on New York's Fifth Avenue.

Keeps sticking to her birth name though she's one of nowadays Hollywood A-list actresses, Sarah Michelle Gellar officially adopted husband Freddie Prinze Jr.'s surname, five years after they made their union official.

The movie beauty, best known for her role as the fictional character Buffy Summers in the acclaimed television series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," legally took her husband's last name on their fifth wedding anniversary. Perhaps that's how Sarah would like to mark the momentous event.

After bassist Mikey Way took his break from My Chemical Romance earlier this year, it's guitarist Frank Iero's turn to take his. Iero is forced to miss the band's U.K. tour that will soon end on Saturday, November 17, due to a family illness.

The band that is comprised of five personnel is now down to 3 original members since drummer Bob Bryar also took a rest after a wrist injury earlier this year. Commenting on this vocalist Gerard Way said, "We've been through a lot of stuff on this record, dealt with life situations and stuff. Ultimately it's gonna be a little different and look a little different, but we're ready for this."

There are new goodies that you can check out now on the official site for the highly-anticipated "Iron Man." Yes, Marvel Studios and Paramount Pictures have delightfully made quite a great update on the site after some time.

Not only able to take a look at the teaser trailer, you can also read the synopsis and view an album of images as well as learn about the characters from the movie. Moreover, you can even submit fan art into the site, so just click the link above to pay a visit there.

Yes, she's at it again. As if court cases, failed drug tests, and her other antic behaviors weren't bad enough Britney Spears repeated her dangerous action that is driving over paparazzi's foot. And another day means another victim. It seems that snapping pictures of her has become nowadays' most dangerous job.

Britney was at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills on Wednesday night November 14th when numbers of photogs flashing their lights in front of her face hoping to get the best pictures of her. The crowds of photogs won't give the pop star a way out as she drove her vehicle into the parking lot.

In what came as predicted, Van Halen have extended their reunion tour to next year. The David Lee Roth -fronted band has added 5 dates that will start January 22 and run through the already announced March 30 gig.

The first stop would be Oklahoma City, followed by Houston, Omaha, Nebraska, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. and St. Louis. Tickets for these new dates will go on sale December 1 and/or 8 depending on its venue.

One of the great mysteries surrounding the secretive monster flick that J.J. Abrams produced now is ultimately unveiled. A new trailer for the movie has made appearance in front of "Beowulf" screening debut yesterday, November 15, 2007 revealing the title to be "Cloverfield", the initial name for the project given at the beginning of its publication

The new piece turns out to pick up right where the first teaser trailer left off while elaborating a bit more on the story and the monsters. Footage shown are from the hand-held camera that lead character Rob, whose full name mentioned to be Robert Hawkins, carries as he go around Manhattan with a small group of friends.

The biggest reunion in music history may happen soon, should all members of the Jacksons say a definite yes to Leonard Lowe. The concert promoter has revealed that he is currently trying to approach each member of the family to begin a tour next year.

Rowe who arranged Michael Jackson's tour in late '70s, told Atlanta Journal Constitution that he had been planning this reunion since April. Michael did not reject the idea but refuse to conduct the tour this year saying that "it would take a lot of preparation".

With her autopsy has been performed by Tuesday November 13th with results will not be released until toxicology reports are finished, which will be in 6 to 8 weeks, the memorial service for the late Dr. Donda West has been arranged. According to report by People, Kanye West's mother will be remembered Friday November 16th in a memorial service at Chicago State University, where she's been a member for 24 years.

Kanye reportedly will not attend the ceremony. Donda West's nephew will represent the family instead.

More and more American Idol alumnae are gaining the privilege to tour with their idols. After Keith Urban tied deal with Carrie Underwood, Reba McEntire decides to launch hers with Kelly Clarkson.

The tour is rooting from their duet in the cover of Clarkson's 'Because of You' that appears in 'Reba: Duets', released on September 18. Thus the jaunt will support this album as well as Clarkson's 'My December' that was released back in June this year.

Widely known as a young, talented, and sober actress, Hayden Panettiere isn't that 'clean' anyway. Claimed by many media as a maritime hero due to her being involved in the Save the Whales protest in Japan last month, the "Heroes" actress has been slapped with an arrest warrant issued by Japanese authorities.

"I learned today that I have an arrest warrant out for me in Japan because of what I did for Save the Whales," Hayden told E! on Wednesday November 14th. "We just found out."

After the easy-going clip of 'Now You Got It', Gwen Stefani is back to the glamorous but sorrowful mood that is similar to her 'Cool' clip. The singer has just premiered the clip for her ballad 'Early Winter' that is set partly in a train station and a grand mansion.

According to some sources, the scenes was shot in several European countries like Italy and Hungary during her Sweet Escape Tour in the continent. The railway station location is that of Nyugati Railway Station in Budapest.

Plug Awards, the so-called Grammys for independent rock acts, have announced its nominees for the year 2008. Leading the number of nods are Of Montreal and math rock band Battles at 7 each.

The categories that they share include Album of the Year and Indie Rock Album. Just behind them at 6 gongs are Arcade Fire and French duo Justice. The latter is in for Best New Artist, competing it with Battles, Bat for Lashes and nine others.

It's done. Lindsay Lohan has completed her rehab stint.

Turned herself in to the Los Angeles County women's detention center in Lynwood at 10:30 a.m. Thursday November 15th, the former rehab patient spent for just 84 minutes in behind the bars, making her time two minutes longer than socialite Nicole Richie back in August.