December 28, 2007

Having broken up with Israeli model girlfriend, Bar Refaeli, Leonardo DiCaprio is reportedly back with her, following the spotting of the pair holding hands in Hollywood before Christmas 2007. Reports noted that Dicaprio was seen holding the 22-year-old model's hand at the Polo Lounge in Beverly Hills on December 20.

According to Us Weekly, a source close to the 33-year-old Hollywood leading actor revealed that the couple weren't really off from the relationship. The source said, "They were never really 'off. It was always a distance thing. Leo was making a movie in Morocco [this year], and Bar had her modeling career."

As the year 2007 is closing up, AceShowbiz.com feels obliged to list movie sequels that will battle among themselves towards the box office. As part of the trend that put animations and special effect-infused pics on top of the agenda, those deemed 'highly-anticipated' may come quite predictable.

The earliest sequel movie coming within the calendar may be 'Step Up 2 the Streets', but minus its original cast (Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan), its anticipation may be overshadowed by 'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian' that retains its original cast and 'The Incredible Hulk' which is hopeful with its new star, Edward Norton.

Being reported to be pregnant, Jennifer Aniston got out to prove otherwise and also dismissed the speculation through her representative. According to Usmagazine.com, "The Break-Up" beauty did two things that are prohibited for a pregnant woman.

It was reported that when Aniston went out to have a Christmas Eve dinner with her "Friends" co-star Courteney Cox accompanied by Cox's husband, David Arquette, at Mastro's in Beverly Hills, she sipped a martini. She also reportedly had her hair colored by Michael Canali. Meanwhile, to Usmagazine.com, the rep simply said, "She is not pregnant."

Usually when celebrities have their stuffs stolen, they won't get them back. But that's not the case with Courtney Love. According to reports, the former Hole singer found out that her diamond earrings were stolen from her Four Seasons Hotel room on Wednesday, December 26.

It was said that the wife of late Kurt Cobain was staying with her fifteen-year-old daughter Frances Bean at the hotel when a pair of pink diamonds and yellow drop earrings, which haven't been insured yet, were stolen. To celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, a source said, "Courtney is devastated. She had brought the earrings for Frances as her Christmas present. Frances hadn't even tried them on yet."

Apparently still having bitter feeling towards her parents, Britney Spears refused to give her children, Sean Preaton and Jayden James, their Christmas presents. According to PageSix.com, an insider revealed, "Britney would not let her boys open the gifts from her mom and dad. Apparently she hid them, and she told [her ex-husband] Kevin [Federline] she might send them back to her parents un-opened."

Reportedly, Federline, who has good relationship with his in-laws, was upset with Spears' action. The insider said that in the phone conversation on December 25 night, the 29-year-old told the pop singer to "stop acting like a spoiled brat". The source then added, "He asked her to give them to him and he would let them open them."

Real life drama may have earned their place in 2007, but special effects remain a favorite throughout the year especially since computer-generated imagery can bring comic heroes to life.

The third installment of the Sam Raimi-directed movie, 'Spider-Man 3', is counted as the top-grossing movies of 2007. The flick was released in May, grabbed $336,530,303 in total gross, thanks to its opening number that was named the biggest of all time, netting $151.1 million.

Sean Penn and his wife, Robin Wright Penn, are divorcing. The news has been confirmed by the couple representative, Mara Buxbaum, exclusively to People. Even though confirming the news, Buxbaum didn't share more information about the divorce matter.

The split couple first met on the set of "State of Grace" in 1990 and in 1996, they tied the knot. After eleven years of marriage, they were blessed with a daughter, sixteen-year-old Dylan Frances, and a son, fourteen-year-old, Hopper Jack. Through the years, they have starred together in several movies, including 1997's "She's So Lovely" and 1998's "Hurlyburly".

Arrested and fined for drug use and marijuana possession last October, Amy Winehouse was ordered to appear in a Norway court two months after the incident if she wants the charge to be dropped. According to Bergen police, the British singer has to appear in person to appeal her fine for the marijuana possession.

Bergen police lawyer Rudolf Christoffersen stated that the 'Rehab' singer has been summoned to appear in court on February 28, 2008. He also said, "The Gulating court (in Bergen) sent us a letter dated December 18, 2007, stating that... this case cannot be tried in absentia."

Brendan Fraser soon will be a single man again. On Wednesday, December 26, the star of "Crash" and his wife, Afton Smith, announced that they are ending their 9-year marriage, though will still remain being good friends. The publicist for the 39-year-old actor, Ina Treciokas commented, "They continue to maintain a close and caring friendship."

The 39-year-old actor married his long time lover on September 27, 1998 at the Bel Air Hotel in Los Angeles. Together, they have three children, five-year-old Griffin, three-year-old Holden and one-and-a-half-year-old Leland. Prior to the marriage, Fraser and Smith had been dating for about four years.

On Billboard Hot 100 chart this week, Alicia Keys' infectious hit 'No One' is dethroned from its comfortable seat by new comer Flo Rida's single, 'Low' feat. T-Pain. The rapper's song sold 178,000 digital downloads, ending Keys' five weeks reign at #1.

Timbaland's 'Apologize' feat. OneRepublic, meanwhile, retains its position at #3, so do Chris Brown's 'Kiss Kiss' feat. T-Pain and Fergie's 'Clumsy' that hold on to their fourth and fifth position respectively. Coming in at number 6 is Finger Eleven's 'Paralyzer' which last week's position at #7 is now filled by Colbie Caillat's long staying single, 'Bubbly'.

Rumored to be secretly engaged last week, Jessica Alba is indeed engaged to her baby's father, Cash Warren. Through a statement, her representative, Brad Cafarelli confirmed the news stating, "I can confirm that they are engaged."

Prior to the confirmation, the "Sin City" beauty sparked even more speculation about her secret engagement when she was spotted wearing a large diamond ring as she left an LA gym in West Hollywood on Boxing Day. Last week, rumor of Alba's engagement surfaced after her "Fantastic Four" co-star Doug Jones referred Warren as her fiance saying, "Jessica and her fiance are wonderful, and they're going to make the most beautiful babies ever."

The most informative member of Danity Kane, Dawn Richards, revealed that the all-girl group's new studio album has been completed. On her official blog, Richards wrote that fans would be "surprised" of the record.

The post read: "I'm home guys!!!!!! just finished the show........and the album...It is soooooo sick....You guys will be surprised at how much DK has grown....The show is gonna be something!!!!!! It's a making the band you have never seen before! so stay tuned! DK IS BACK BABY. 2008 IS GONNA BE OURS FOR THE TAKING!"

Famous for her loud and outspoken ways of expressing her opinion, Rosie O'Donnell earned the title of the most annoying celebrity. According to a poll made by Parade Magazine, the former 'View' host won 44% of the vote.

Following in the second position was Paris Hilton with 20%, while Ann Coulter, the American television personality and author landed herself in the third spot voted by 16% of voters. The fourth place of the most annoying poll went to former wife of Paul McCartney, Heather Mills, who earned 12% of the vote, and celebrity blogger Perez Hilton nailed the fifth position with 4%.

A new video from Lil Wayne has just erupted online, allegedly one of those from his upcoming album, Tha Carter III. The track is called 'The Only Reason' and features Sizzla and T-Streets.

While the release of this album has been confusing for sometime, many sites said that this song would be the first single off the sixth studio album and not from 'Tha Carter: The Leak' which is also planned to be released after many of materials from the original one got online.

It seems that celebrities caught for drinking and driving incident have become a trend in Hollywood nowadays as Mischa Barton joins the list of Hollywood starlets arrested for DUI charges, that includes Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and Nicole Richie. According to a statement from Sgt. John Hocking, the actress famous for her role as Marissa Cooper in 'The O.C.' was arrested for investigation of driving under the influence of alcohol, driving without a license, as well as possessing a controlled substance and marijuana.

The 21-year-old actress was pulled over around 2:45 A.M. on Thursday, December 27, when she was driving on La Cienega Boulevard in West Hollywood, California. She was stopped by the authorities after they saw her car straddling two lanes of traffic and failing to signal for a turn. According to the statement released by the L.A. County Sheriff's Department, following the pulling over, the sheriff found out that she didn't have driving license at the moment. The statement read, "During Ms. Barton's detention, it was determined that she was an unlicensed driver and was driving while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage."