April 26, 2008

A new featurette exposing the wardrobes of "Sex and the City" characters has been put out by New Line Cinema. The nearly three minutes long footage brings the dramedy's lovers to see what happens behind the scene in terms of the characters' fashion style.

Opened with an aerial view of New York City at night, the video entitled "Back in Fashion" cuts to show the film's stars Sarah Jessica Parker and Cynthia Nixon as well as director Michael Patrick King talk about the much awaited adaptation film of the HBO series and the costume prepared. Focusing on the fashion of the characters, the featurette continues to describe how the fashion of each character has evolved to become more expensive and beautiful. It also let out a tour into the costume department by the costume designer Patricia Field herself.

A new contest is being held to promote Madonna's new album "Hard Candy". The prize, which will only be given to one lucky winner is a full Madonna's CD catalog.

The catalog will not only give out her new album but also include the pop diva's previous albums, such as "The Confessions Tour DVD/CD, I'm Going to Tell You a Secret, Confessions on a Dance Floor, "American Life", "Music", "Ray of Light", "Bedtime Stories", and many more including compilations that she has done. To join the contest one must be a U.S. or Canada residence and one person can only register once. The contest will be closed on May 23, 2008. Visit our contest page for more details.

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" brings good news to the fans wishing to get a chance to get involved in the action adventure film. Reportedly, the sequel to the blockbuster film "Transformers" is now looking for volunteers as latest report suggested that Paramount Pictures is seeking for Air Force airmen to appear as extras in the film directed by Michael Bay.

Allegedly, the production company needs many service members that are familiar with weapons and ground combat operations to be divided into two teams. To be eligible to be extras, the military volunteers ought to be available for the shooting dates scheduled for their teams, Shanghai Team set for June 2-4 and July 22-25, while Forrest Team scheduled for June 16-17, June 23, August 22 and September 15-16. Details on the recruitment can be read at AirForceTimes.com.

Doing good deed for others is their intention. Matt Damon and some fellow celebrities are cashing in on their fame, donating their used baby items to Johnson's Celebrity Hand-Me-Down Auction. The cause, which will be kicked off on April 29 and ended on May 9, will benefit such charities as March of Dimes, Save the Children, Zero to Three and Baby Buggy.

The celebrity baby items which are being auctioned off at Johnson's Celebrity Hand-Me-Down Auction, at ebay.com/celebritymoms, among others include diaper bag, beachwood high chair, car seat, Adidas track suit outfit, and baby products. "It is important to pass certain things on from one generation to the next," said Elisabeth Hasselbeck who's among the famous parents donate their used baby items to the online auction. "I still have a children's bracelet that my mother gave to me, which I will pass on to my daughter one day. There is something priceless about having certain things around you which tell a story."

Having lots of problems, such as legal battles and financial crisis coming to his life recently, doesn't stop Michael Jackson to continue his music career. Michael reportedly is going back to the studio and working on a new album.

For this project, the king of pop will be assisted by RedOne and Akon. Nypost.com's PageSix reported that the three have started to work at a music studio in Las Vegas. Although already starting his work, a source from PageSix claims that Michael hasn't made a deal with a recording company to release the album. "Michael is producing the album himself and then will sell it to a record company when he's finished," the source said.

Apparently one disastrous film won't keep Mariah Carey away from the movie industry as she has been involved in another feature film project called "Tennessee". In the indie drama film set to have its premiere at Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, April 26, the pop diva will be seen portraying an aspiring singer abused by her husband. As many perhaps still remember her poor performance in "Glitter", the left-over question now is whether she will be better in this film than in the previous.

Early reviews concerning her acting skills in the Lee Daniels Entertainment's film come out with mixed feeling. In the article written by Leslie Gornstein of E! Online, it is clearly suggested that the multi-awards winning singer did no better than her Billie Frank rendition. Discussing about the reason behind the signing on "bad actors", Gornstein expressed her thought about Carey's act in the film as quoted, "SHE WAS BAD".

Waiting in anticipation for the arrival of their another son together, T.I. and longtime girlfriend Tameka Cottle are heading to the altar soon. The pair, as claimed by MediaTakeOut, are planning to tie the knot this summer.

MediaTakeOut was told by an insider that Tameka, who was a member of the multi-platinum R&B female group Xscape, "is preparing for the [event]. It's going to be small and intimate, but still very classy." The insider also confirmed that the wedding will supposedly take place in August after Tameka gives birth to the baby.

Not just preparing the release of his fifth album "The Greatest Story Ever Told", David Banner also has other projects on his mind. The rapper are preparing to release two more albums, a weight loss DVD and a new film.

Commenting about his upcoming fifth album David said, "Most rappers in this day and time don't get to make it to their fourth or fifth album, so I feel very blessed." The new album is planned to be released on June 3 through Universal Records. The rapper also revealed about the other two albums he also plans to release, the first one is "13", that will be the follow up for "The Greatest Story Ever" and the other album is a companion for his Adult Swim cartoon show.

Though fans still have to wait for a few days to see their favorite superhero "Iron Man" to graze the big screen, good news has already come pouring down on them. After earlier it was reported that the Jon Favreau-directed action film will open early on May 1 at 8 P.M. in limited theaters, a new report is building up as the film's helmer has indicated that the follow-up to the much awaited film may bring up War Machine.

Talking about this upcoming Paramount Pictures' movie to Rotten Tomatoes in London, the 41-year-old filmmaker let out that the superhero tidbit is going to showcase a moment in which Lt. Colonel Jim Rhodes takes a look at Tony Stark's Mark II Iron Man outfit and says, "Next time baby." The scene allegedly opens up possibility for filmmakers to bring up the War Machine, Rhodes' superhero character who comes out after Stark's fall into alcoholism.

Is one of the celebrity endorsers of Smartwater, Jennifer Aniston is having her latest ad for the brand being leaked to the net. The new ad, which is the actress' second ad campaign with the Glaceau brand of water, was shot by photographer Craig McDean and took place at a lake in the L.A. area.

Aniston could be seen in the ad plays with a paper boat at a Los Angeles lake. The ad copy reads, "I love the reflection of water ... But what I drink is a reflection of me." The ad, per E! News, will run as two-and four-page magazine spreads as well as on billboards nationwide.

New music outfit that will take over tweens by storm, Clique Girlz, is made the featured artist on Radio Disney this week in its Incubator program. The three-piece act that is comprised of sisters Paris and Destinee Monroe as well as their best friend Ariel Moore, are the latest teen-craze that was signed under Interscope Records by Jimmy Iovine himself.

The girls group have started off well by being the openers of Backstreet Boys, The Click Five and Jonas Brothers. They have also performed for model Kimora Lee Simmons' daughter's birthday. The performance was taped and made an episode that was aired April 20 in Kimora's reality show "Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane".

Action movies' fans are treated with more action sequences and never before seen clips coming from the forthcoming Universal Pictures' film "Wanted (2008)" as a new international trailer from the action tidbit starring Angelina Jolie and James McAvoy put on the net. Though the one minute long footage is not in English, it still gives out new takes on the film coming into theaters June 27.

Unlike the first two domestic trailers, this international trailer opens literally with a bang as Jolie who looks like to be involved in a gun fight fires her gun and the camera goes on capturing the bullet flying through the air. After the screen goes blank momentarily, the image of Jolie leaning against a wall resurfaces followed by a clip showing the actress sitting down amids hundreds lighted candles.

Fans of rapper T.I. won't have to wait long before they can hear what kind of songs he will make on his upcoming album "Paper Trail". On April 25 the rapper has announced that he will give a sneak peak of the first single from his new album to fans.

T.I.'s new single can be heard on Tuesday, April 29 at his website StreetCred.com. Confirming the news he said, "I already know the demand is great, the anticipation is very high, and the wait is almost over man. I promise you something special and I will deliver."

Renewing wedding vows is an always for Heidi Klum and Seal. The couple have openly revealed to In Style magazine's May 2008 issue that they have renewed their wedding vows every year on their anniversary since they first tied the knot in 2005.

Klum and Seal admitted to have always renewed their wedding vows with the same minister who married them and also having the same beach where the original ceremony took place in Costa Careyes, Mexico as the venue. They, furthermore, told the publication that renewing their wedding vows will help them to focus "on why we got married" in addition to "set a good example ... for the kids."

Mariah Carey appeared on Good Morning America yesterday, April 25, singing three songs from her recently-released album, "E=MC²". She opened the set with "Touch My Body" before going with "That Chick" and "Bye Bye". On the first song however, she received technical fault, which many speculate as a caught-in-the-act lipsynch attempt.

Carey who was dressed in bright pink mini dress, was singing "Touch My Body" when the intro that serves as the backing track stopped abruptly. Another faulty also occurred towards the end of the song when she turned around to her backing singers and said "Stop singing my part now baby". The remaining two performances went smoothly.

As Warner Bros. Pictures' horror thriller "One Missed Call" has released the film through DVD and Blu-ray on April 22, the Eric Valette-directed film has offered Internet users and fans to enter a sweepstakes contest. From the contest, those who join will get a chance to win a Blu-ray Disc Player as well as a copy of "One Missed Call" DVD.

Started on Tuesday, April 15, the contest will be closed on Saturday, April 29, 2008 at 11:59 P.M. PT. It opens only for those who reside in the U.S. and what participants need to do to join the sweepstakes is simple as they merely have to provide a name and e-mail address and then follow the further instructions at OneMissedCallSweepstakes.com. The winners of the sweepstakes will be informed via e-mail, telephone, overnight carrier or regular mail within seven days after random drawing.

A night out partying brought Paris Hilton and boyfriend Benji Madden a legal trouble. The couple reportedly are facing legal problems after running over a paparazzo's foot in Los Angeles.

Paris and Benji were seen enjoying their time at the uber-trendy Foxtail nightclub with fellow celebs Nicole Richie and Benji's twin brother Joel Madden, as well as Paris' sister Nicky Hilton on Thursday night, April 24. The pair found themselves being swarmed by paparazzi as they made their way out of the nightspot by car, with Benji at the wheel. It was during that time that Benji accidentally drove over one photographer's foot.

The official video for Rihanna's latest single "Take A Bow" has just been premiered on April 25. The single is a new song that will be included on the re-release of the singer's "Good Girl Gone Bad" to be released on June 17.

The single was written by Ne-Yo and was radio premiered on March 14, 2008. It also peaked at #79 on the Billboard Hot 100. Besides "Take A Bow", previously Rihanna has also confirmed another song that will be included on her repackaged album, which was "If I Never See Your Face Again". The single is actually Maroon 5's song but they make a new version of it with the "Umbrella" singer also singing some parts of the song. The video for the duet song between Rihanna and Maroon was shot in Los Angeles by Anthony Mandler.

The music video for "Closer", Ne-Yo's first single off his upcoming album has been premiered on BET yesterday (April 25). It is the continuous stream of the photos from the set that were leaked earlier this month, showing him dancing to the upbeat tune with a sexy woman.

It was reported that the shooting was taken in Santa Clara Studio, California early this month with director Melina who had also directed for his "Because of You" video. On top of the dancing shots, the clip also gives parts of the song's lyrics written as the intertwined shots.

The meltdown continues. Amy Winehouse keeps going from one low to another. The troubled singer was arrested on Friday afternoon, April 25 following reports that she head-butted a man outside a London pub during a wild night out.

Amy voluntarily reported to a London police station on Friday where she was expected to be quizzed on the alleged head-butting incident, and was arrested. Police didn't directly confirm that she was in custody, they instead simply said a 24-year-old woman was being held on suspicion of assault. British authorities don't usually name suspects until they have been charged.