January 17, 2008

As Oxygen's original movie "Husband for Hire" is counting down the premiere date, a video promoting the movie can be seen online. The video footage features Mario Lopez, the runner-up in the third season of "Dancing With the Star", shows off his 'Menudo'-like dance moves to win his ex-fiance's heart.

Aside from showcasing Lopez's dance moves, the promotional video also introduces the characters with unique comments, like "evil sister and wedding saboteur", "former flame" and "husband she hired". The video that runs for almost one-and-a-half minutes ended with a catch phrase 'He's making moves!'.

U.S. rock bands, Paramore and 30 Seconds to Mars will headline a music festival held in U.K. territories this May. The acts will share duties at Give It a Name Festival which is held during a two-days course.

On May 10, Paramore will headline the show at London's Earl Court while 30 Seconds Mars which is fronted by actor Jared Leto will play Sheffield Arena. The next day they will switch venue and play with their respective supporting acts.

Is pregnant with her first child ever, Jennifer Lopez is planning to hold a huge celebration. The expectant mother reportedly planning to hold a lavish baby shower in New York.

In Touch Weekly who's the first to bring that matter to public reported that J.Lo plans to hold a baby shower on January 22 at The Private Roof Club and Garden at the Gramercy Park Hotel in New York.

Radiohead falsely predicted the demand of their first gig after releasing 'In Rainbows'. The band who announced a surprise free gig in a London shop was forced to move the tiny venue to a larger one after legions of fans turned up at the first scene.

The band promised free tickets to their show for the first 200 people turning up at Spitalfields's Rough Trade East Records in London on Wednesday, January 16. When more than the quota showed up and crowded the lane, police officers warned the band's camp to shut it down, but the band anticipated it by moving the show to nearby 93 Feet East venue.

The constant flow of reports regarding EMI losing its artists have been updated with the biggest name so far, The Rolling Stones. The legendary band are slated to release their new album 'Shine a Light' through EMI's rival Universal Music.

It was reported that they decided to make the new arrangement because EMI is in a state of crisis that consequently leads them to doubt the future of the album should it remains to be under EMI. However, a rep from EMI confirmed that the Stones did secure a contract with Universal to release the album in March but are not signing for further deals with the label.

Acclaimed director Martin Scorsese is said to be reteaming with "National Treasure: Book of Secrets" actor Harvey Keitel. According to Variety, the two men are going to work together to make a New York drama "Chaos (2009)".

Allegedly, Keitel will act as the producer, while Scorsese is the executive producer of the project. They will be joined by the producer of "Before the Devil Knows You're Dead" Michael Cerenzie and also the producer of "How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days" Christine Peters through their Paramount-based banner, CP Productions.

Is a strict vegetarian and prominent campaigner for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), Pink has teamed up with the animal rights organization to unveil a Times Square billboard spotlighting the horror of the horse-drawn carriage industry in New York.

"Every time I see a horse-drawn carriage in a concrete jungle, I point and yell 'animal cruelty' at the top of my lungs to try to make the driver and occupants as uncomfortable as possible," the songbird said in a statement. "It honestly hurts my heart when I think of what those horses must be feeling, as far as anxiety and fear, and how unnatural and wrong it is for these animals to have blinders on, trotting up and down on concrete, while taxis blare and people scream. It's absolutely unnatural and ignorant of us to continue this outdated tradition. What about this is romantic?"

Deftones announced that their sixth studio album will be titled 'Eros'. This record would be the first from the band with full self-production.

The band said that this album will be "definitely weird" and more atmospheric than their last effort, 'Saturday Night Wrist' that peaked at #10 on Billboard Hot 200. They had changed the style of recording their albums to make them faster in completing this piece. If previously they e-mailed parts of songs to each other, frontman Chino Moreno revealed that "this time, we were all together and that really helped."

Has vowed in November 2007 that she's going to quit her show-business career within five years and heading back to her native Canada, Pamela Anderson however just won't slow down any day now. The busty blonde has revealed her plan to create a sexy new lingerie line.

Not yet start working on the line, Pammy indeed convinced "her ideas for new panties, garters and bras will give the females who put them on the edge when it comes to lovemaking."

"Heroes" star Hayden Panettiere is said to be in talk with Fox Atomic to star in "I Love You, Beth Cooper". According to Variety, if indeed cast in the comedy movie, the 18-year-old starlet will once again portray a cheerleader character.

It is said that the co-star of Ken Leung in "Shanghai Kiss" will land the leading part of Beth Cooper, the hottest cheerleader in school who is the object of a nerdy valedictorian's obsession. In the movie, she will work with producers Michael Barnathan and Chris Columbus who is reportedly discussing the possibility of becoming the film's director.

The relationship between EMI and its artist Robbie Williams is getting complicated. The label is now reportedly planning to ship Williams' 2006 album 'Rudebox' to China to be used as pavement and street lights.

The album that saw the singer's departure from pop to dance/electro, was deemed a flop in the market as being compared to his previous releases. It was speculated as a lack of promotion from EMI for the album received little ads, no supporting tour and little interviews.

Though well-praised by movie critics, it doesn't mean that "American Gangster" is free from controversy. According to reports, NBC Universal, the owner of Universal Studios which produced the film, has been sued by a group of retired DEA agents on Wednesday, January 16. The three former federal drug enforcement agents filed a $55 million defamation lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan claiming that the Ridley Scott directed-film has falsely made them to be the villains.

Reportedly, Louis Diaz, Gregory Korniloff and Jack Toal believed that the studio who asserted that the film was based on a true story have misinterpreted the events surrounding Frank Lucas and New Jersey Detective Richard Roberts. Korniloff revealed in the suit that he was a lead agent assigned to the case and was present when agents and police officers raided Lucas' home in Teaneck, N.J. in 1975, the scene which is depicted in the film starring Denzel Washington, Russell Crowe and Cuba Gooding Jr..

Travis Barker has on Wednesday, January 16 filed a lawsuit against RockStar energy drink company, accusing it of illegally using his name and image.

In the lawsuit, Barker alleged RockStar Website published a photo of him "holding a can of one of Rockstar's beverages, and identifying him and his endorsement by name" without his consent.

Pete Doherty has taken sometime off from his band, Babyshambles, to work on his solo album, NME reported. The album which will be his debut as a solo act, received the production of Jake Fior and will be released later this year.

"It's going really, really well," Doherty told Nme.com. "I like working with Jake a lot, we gel well. All the groundwork for the album is done and I've given Jake all my new songs - I'd say it was just over half recorded so far."

Hot on the heels of the shocking announcement they made on their split after just two weeks of marriage, speculation is mounting on why did Eddie Murphy and Tracey Edmonds call it quit even before they made their union official under the US law.

According to People, as being told by an unnamed source, Eddie and Tracey had a rocky start for their honeymoon. The funnyman was said to be yelling at his new wife in front of people and he did it on a few occasions that made it very embarrassing for Tracey. Both of them reportedly left private island off Bora Bora in French Polynesia separately following their wedding ceremony there.

Glam rock group Scissor Sisters have started the long hours in the studio to follow up their BRITS-nominated album 'Ta-Dah' (2006). The band, that have vowed to dedicate two straight years for this new album, have reached the writing level but not yet the arranging.

"It's poppy and since there's no arrangement yet, all of our writing is just piano and my voice. As it take shape, it's gonna even take on more of a style," frontman Jake Shears told Spinner.com. In total there are 15 "really dancy" numbers ready to be polished and one cover of an "obscure song".

The 14th Annual SAG Awards will have Matthew McConaughey and Kate Hudson as its trophies presenters. On Wednesday, January 16, the Screen Actors Guild Awards officials announced that the two Hollywood stars will join other SAG presenters, including Denis Leary and Burt Reynolds.

It is also reported that Leary and Reynolds are set to give out the prize of the Life Achievement to Charles Durning. The awards gala will be broadcast live from the Shrine Auditorium on January 27 on TNT and TBS. Meanwhile, past presenters include Zac Efron, Emile Hirsch and Vanessa Williams.

Has been sentenced to one year behind bars for both violating the terms of her probation and assaulting two nail salon stylists, Foxy Brown has demanded an early release from jail cited fears for ear problem.

The troubled rapper reportedly petitioned Tuesday, January 15 for her early release from New York's Rikers Island to treat an ear problem she feared could jeopardize her hearing and singing career. In her four-pages handwritten letter to New York Supreme Court Judge, Brown said she has already learned a lesson from serving jail time and thus pleaded to be released.

Fat Joe has revealed details on his new album, 'The Elephant in the Room', which is due March 11 via Imperial. Apart from labeling it a street banger, the Grammy-nominated rapper said that it will be "gangster".

The 37-year-old who had earned a street cred through his music, said to Billboard.com, "'Elephant in the Room' is a gangster rap album - rap being the room and the elephant being me. Fat Joe's been doing it for 15 years and he still doesn't get his just due."

Universal Picture have given out a treat to comedy films' fans as the studio released the trailer of their upcoming comedy "Baby Mama". The trailer that lasts for about two-and-a-half minutes gave out first look to the film starring Tina Fey and Amy Poehler.

In the trailer, it is shown the comic battle of wills in which the two women struggle their way through preparation for the baby's arrival. It can also be seen that Angie, Kate's baby mama, is driving the businesswoman crazy by squatting in a sink, eating junk, watching monster truck rallies, giving delayed response, and possibly using PAM spray to deliver.

George Michael has signed a publishing deal with HarperCollins to write his autobiography. The "Wham!" singer and tabloid magnet has agreed to write a "no-holds-barred" memoir, focused on his professional and personal life, which is expected to be released in the Fall of 2009.

Described the deal as one of the "biggest ever" in UK publishing, a spokesperson for HarperCollins said "This is an incredibly exciting publishing event. George is one of the best-known and best-loved pop singers in the world, with an extraordinary story to tell. I am particularly thrilled by this deal, as I have long been a fan of George's. Most importantly, this really will be a truly authentic book - and an exceptional one, as he's going to be writing it entirely himself."

Trina will not drop her fourth album any sooner for its release schedule has been pushed back two months further. 'Still Da Baddest' that was previously set for February 12 release, is pushed to April 1, the same day R.E.M. will release their highly-anticipated 'Accelerate' album.

The album has spawned a lead single called 'Single Again' which music video will be premiered anytime soon. She shot it back in December 2007 in Miami with director Billy Woodruff. A behind the scene footage of the video shooting has been circulating on-line and can be seen here.

With the rumors circulating that Britney Spears is trying to get pregnant, hoping to marry her new boyfriend Adnan Ghalib, the troubled pop singer has sent the baby bump rumor mill into a frenzy with her being photographed shopping for a pregnancy test with Adnan in tow.

Britney and Adnan were snapped trying to choose the best possible pregnancy test at a local Rite Aid store in Studio City, Calif on Monday, January 14. Photos of them at the store together were released by Adnan's photo agency, FinalPixx while at the same time have also made their way to spread all over the net.

Discopop.co.uk reported that Mariah Carey's new album will be titled 'That Chick' instead of the previously reported 'Sweet Soul Odyssey'. The eleventh studio album is expected to be released in April via Def Jam.

One of the album's producers, L.A. Reid previewed in London, the 10 tracks that will go to the album. Apart from the T-Pain featuring 'Migrate', there are others like 'Bye Bye', 'Touch My Body' and 'Lovin' You Long Time'. The producer also said that he plans to release six singles from the album.

On the vein of her highly-successful single, 'Bubbly', Colbie Caillat released another single called 'Realize' from her debut album, 'Coco'. The folk singer has now premiered the music video for the second single on MTV.

'Realize' has entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart and peaked at #104. Caillat who released 'Coco' in July 2007 has been rather slow in spawning singles after 'Bubbly', but she did release a Christmas single called 'Mistletoe' that was posted on her MySpace and was quick to receive many hits. It also peaked at #75 on Billboard Hot 100.

Eddie Murphy and his wife of just two weeks, Tracey Edmonds, have split up.

The newlyweds reportedly ended their relationship on January 4, 2008, in Bora Bora, whereas they were married in a spiritual ceremony on the island on January 1.

Having an uncertain status on its pre-production for weeks because of the on-going writers' strike, "Justice League of America" is officially put on hold. According to IESB.net, the news of the delay in the production was outed by their trusted source in Australia.

The decision of the delaying of the production allegedly followed the big meeting that took place on January 15. It was also reported that starting on January 17, all of the film crew will be given out an official one-week notice before being let go. Though the superheroes flick is on an indefinite hold, it is said that the movie has not been canceled. Reportedly, the on-hold situation will last at least until after the strike has been resolved.