June 13, 2008

After New Kids On The Block and Boyzone have reunited, now English boy band Blue are set to follow their footsteps. Latest report from England stated that the pop group's reunion negotiation has already entered the final stage with three members, Antony Costa, Lee Ryan and Simon Webbe have agreed to reunite.

The three are now still trying to persuade their fourth member, Duncan James, who is still concentrating on his acting career. Duncan reportedly plans to wait for the public reception over his acting quality in Channel 4's sitcom "Plus One" before agreeing the reunion plan.

Throughout her career, Amanda Peet has portrayed Jack Nicholson's former love interest in "Something's Gotta Give", depicted the girl with whom Ashton Kutcher's character falls in love in "A Lot Like Love" and acting as Matt Damon's wife in "Syriana". Now, she has been tapped to play a role of an ex-wife in "2012 (2009)".

For her latest feature film role, the "The X-Files: I Want to Believe" actress will take one of the main characters starring as John Cusack's former wife who is now newly married to a rich man. By signing in with the project, the 36-year-old actress is joining the heavy-weight cast ensemble that include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thandie Newton, Danny Glover and Oliver Platt.

Still preparing to record a comeback album, Stone Temple Pilots are being hit with a new problem as two of their members Scott Weiland and Eric Kretz are being sued by their label Atlantic Records. The record label claim that the two were very keen on trying to end their current contract with Atlantic before its due time.

On the lawsuit, filled in the U.S. District Court in Manhattan on June 12, Atlantic stated that both Scott and Eric have threatened the company that the band will stop performing and end their courtship with the company. Moreover, according to Atlantic, Pilots still have the obligation to release a seventh studio album and two more if the label wish to do so.

For those who wish to catch bits of idea about how the 22nd installment of James Bond movie is taking shape, Columbia Pictures have released a new featurette video. The less than two minutes long video footage features executive producer Callum McDougall who discusses about the filming of "Quantum of Solace" in various different countries.

Unlike the previous videos outed, the explanation about the action movie is provided only by McDougall. He talks about the complexity of the global shooting as well as the great experience of filming in Panama. The special video also shows many behind-the-scene footages, especially from the Panama's scenes, which expose several action sequences.

Child number four is on its way for American Idol season four finalist Josh Gracin and his wife Ann Marie Kovacs. Confirming the good news, the country music singer told OK! "We're all excited about the new addition to the Gracin clan."

The due date of the forthcoming baby is not being disclosed though. No words as well on the sex of the baby.

After having his new record "L.A.X."'s release date being re-scheduled twice within a week, The Game finally speaks up about the reason behind it. Speaking to the press, Game stated that the push back idea comes from his label, Interscope's president, Jimmy Iovine, saying, "Jimmy Iovine slammed the gavel. We was supposed to go on [July] 8th, but at this point, I really don't give a f**k when the album comes out."

Game also added that despite the record has now been pushed back to July 22, he believes that his fans would still have the patience to wait for it and adding that it will be the biggest record this year. "A week later, two weeks later, a month later, people [are] gonna wait on 'L.A.X.' 'cause it's probably the biggest record of the year. When it comes, it comes. Every time they push it back, I make sure to let everybody know," Game said.

A denial comes from Johnny Depp's representative. The rumors have been denied that the actor will wed longtime partner Vanessa Paradis this month.

Early last month rumors were abuzz that the couple and parents to two children have been planning to wed on June 14. It was claimed at that time that French singer Vanessa told Depp she'd like to get married.

"The Incredible Hulk" will be blasting its way to the big screens in less than 24 hours. With that fact in mind, Universal Pictures have provided fans and moviegoers alike with a last in depth look into the action fantasy film before they storm the theaters. Through two brand new featurettes, the studio bring forward another behind-the-scene footages from it.

The first featurette posted below focuses on the filming of the chase sequences between Bruce Banner and the military that take place around the world. In the video footage, the cast and of course crew, including director Louis Leterrier, explain about the filming process that brought them to the on-location places with majestic views and narrow streets. Halfway through the featurette, the footage shot shows the on-set location for the shooting of the final battle between Hulk and The Abomination and some of the film crew explain about what it takes to film it.

Is having no music project as of late, Michael Jackson apparently attempts to channel his diverse inner creativity, partnering with Ed Hardy founder Christian Audigier to launch a new clothing line. Reports said the King of Pop and fashion designer will act as co-designers for the new line.

"It's still in the developing stages, but it's going to be big," a source told Life & Style Weekly. "This will be a major comeback for Michael. He's dedicating a lot of his time and money to this venture."

Another trouble arrives for Jay-Z, after having his addition on Glastonbury Festival ringing lots of protests by many people, now the rapper has to face a lawsuit. The latest reports said that Jay is being sued over $88 million by a professional boxer Mitchell Rose for rap-style stealing.

Mitchell claimed that Jay-Z has stolen his rap style, which is being called the whispering style, and use it without permission. The boxer said that the Brooklyn rapper started to use the whispering style shortly after Mitchell handed his demo tape to the rapper/producer at a boxing match.

In support to the promotion of Andrew Fleming's forthcoming film "Hamlet 2", Focus Features have released a clip of the comedy tidbit. The snippet has been featured exclusively on Broadway World official page. It gives a chance for viewers to see upclose Steve Coogan's performance as Dana Marschz.

Displaying a short cut of the film's scene in which Marschz is standing in front of the class lecturing his drama students about meaning behind utterance in relation to literature, the video footage is an elaboration of the clip that has been shown through the previously released trailers. Amidst his lecture to prove a point, he kicks a trash bin, which accidentally knocks a student off her chair. Blamed by his other students, he tries to avoid being the guilty person by pointing that the mishap will be remembered forever due to its dramatic nature. The ludicrous clip can be seen via Broadway World.

Adriana Lima is now an engaged lady. The Brazilian supermodel has just been proposed by basketball star Marko Jaric. Confirming the couple's engagement, a representative for Marko tells People, Lima received an engagement ring Thursday night, June 12, on her birthday.

"He asked and she said yes. They are both incredibly happy and couldn't be more in love," publicist James Weir revealed. No wedding plans have been made public just yet.

After parting ways with her previous label Columbia Records, Amerie looks set to re-start his musical career after she has sign a new contract with another record company. As it was previously predicted by some media, the R 'n' B singer did eventually signed with Island Def Jam Records.

Revealing about the news a source close to the singer told the press, "She was offered a deal too good to turn down and the promise to build upon her reputation for classy and sexy R+B." Moreover, the source also stated that despite her previous records with Columbia haven't been considered successful, Amerie is "ready to step it up a gear now."

Is itching for a comeback on television, Nicole Richie reportedly has been pitching a reality show that would see her traveling the country searching for the next Nicole Richie, EW's Hollywood Insider blog has claimed. The site cited one exec who's heard about the project as saying the unscripted show "would take seven girls from across the U.S. and test their ability to achieve insta-fame."

Nicole then, with the help of a panel of judges, would "whittle down the competition in preparation for the live finale." The winner reportedly would be awarded her own reality show.

Dramatic actor James McAvoy is the strongest candidate to depict the main character, Bilbo Baggins, in the movie adaptation of J.R.R. Tolkien's novel, "The Hobbit". That would be an old story because the celebrated "Atonement" star has spoken out about the news denying any involvement on the movie project.

Shedding some lights to the speculation of him being the leading contender for the role, McAvoy calmly put off the fire ignited earlier. In a press junked for his upcoming action movie "Wanted (2008)" in London, the supporting actor to Forest Whitaker in "The Last King of Scotland" addressed the rumor stating that the news is false. "...it's not true by the way, it's all internet rumoring and nothing else I'm afraid," said the 29-year-old. "Sorry."

About to be adding twins into her ever-growing brood with longtime partner Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie has ended her three-year relationship with fashion house St. John. The very pregnant actress has been the face of the knitwear company since September 2005, but she will be ending her contact with the firm later this year.

Reported on that matter, Women's Wear Daily (WWD) claimed Jolie will be replaced by four up-and-coming models who have already been unveiled in the fashion giant's fall print advertising campaigns, shot around New York City by Mark Seliger. Unlike the black-and-white images of Jolie shot by Mario Testino, the campaigns will be much more colorful.

Following previous hint from Beck about his new album plan, now the alternative rock singer has revealed more details about his new LP. The singer has already set the title, release date and track listing for the new record.

Beck's upcoming LP will be named "Modern Guilt" and surprisingly it won't take a long time to hit the stores as it is scheduled to be outed on July 8. Moreover, just as it was predicted the singer's new record will be consisting in total of 10 tracks.

From the man who brought biopic film "Malcolm X" and crime-drama movie "Inside Man", Spike Lee, comes a new feature film dealing with the Sant'Anna di Stazzema massacre, "Miracle at St. Anna" and Touchstone Pictures have released its first trailer. The dramatic video footage takes more than two and a half minutes to be seen, but it displays epic and emotional footages from the movie.

Giving out the first in depth look into the drama tidbit, the trailer pretty much gives out the background idea on what the movie is all about. From the look of the compilation of clips, the movie seems to be told from the interview with the main character, Hector Negron. The first part of the trailer explained that Hector, a former African-American Buffalo soldier, killed a man and after the incident, police find a priceless Italian artifact that may unlock the 39-year-old mystery in his New York home. The second part goes back to the time of the World War II and focuses on the struggle of the American soldiers to save an Italian boy.

The on-off couple are on again. Tommy Lee and his sons' mother Pamela Anderson are back together, for one more time. Caught up with Rolling Stone, the rocker revealed to the publication that he has reconciled with his ex-wife.

Rolling Stone visited rock band Motley Crue, for which Lee serves as its drummer, in their Hollywood rehearsal studio Wednesday, June 11. The music act was preparing for their summer CrueFest tour.

The new music video from Sheryl Crow has just been premiered on Yahoo! Music. The clip was made to accompany Sheryl's latest single "Out of Our Heads", taken from the rock chick's latest LP "Detours".

On the clip Sheryl was seen singing the tunes on a stage accompanied by her band. It seems that with the video the singer is encouraging people to commit peace as on the video she features footages and shots of lots of famous people and artists, such as, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Kobe Bryant, Slash, Paul McCartney, George Bush and many more doing the peace sign with their fingers.

A new music video from The Pussycat Dolls is slated to hit the networks any day now, and a preview has been given by Extra. The all-girls group that are now down to mere 5 after the red-headed member Carmit Bachar left earlier this year, will debut the music video for "When I Grow Up".

The video, according to some sources will premiere later today (June 13) on MTV through the channel's new music show, "F'N MTV". From the preview, it can be seen that the members are dancing on top of cars that crowd the street, and walking through the Hollywood's walk of fame.

In early May 2008, online publications went frantic when a news about Captain America casting broke out. At the time, it was reported that Hollywood hunk Matthew McConaughey was on top of Marvel Entertainment's list for portraying the titular character in "The First Avenger: Captain America". However, as quick as the news came out, it soon got slammed leaving a big gap for speculations of who to be entrusted the role.

About a month after, a new report brings out more exciting news regarding the possible casting of the patriotic superhero. It is now said that noted Hollywood actor Leonardo DiCaprio has been considered by Marvel for the role of Steve Rogers whose alter ego is Captain America. But, before the fans of the "Blood Diamond" star leaping for joy over the matter, Latino Review, which sparked the rumor in the first place, insisted that up to this point the 33-year-old actor's name is merely put on the top of the list, but the official offer for the role to the multiple Academy Award-nominated performer has yet to be put forward.

Is she or isn't she? Mary J. Blige has fueled pregnancy rumors in the wake of her postponed Australian concert. And while the R&B artist and her camp cited exhaustion as the reason for the canceled tour, rumors have been spreading like wildfire throughout Internet gossip websites that the cancellation might have something to do with her pregnancy.

Blige is currently touring the U.K. and initially planned to kick off her show in Perth on June 10. The tour supposedly includes several stops in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Auckland before finishing up on June 17 in Wellington.

A disappointing news arrives for Britney Spears as her dream to appear at The Pussycat Dolls new video for their latest single "When I Grow Up" has vanished. This happened as according to the latest reports, Britney's cameo scene at the new clip has been edited from the video's final cut.

Unfortunately, both representative from the Dolls and Britney haven't made any statements regarding the reasons of Britney's exclusion from the video. According to MTV, the girls group themselves mentioned nothing about the editing at the tapping of a new show FNMTV.

"Desperate Housewives" star Marcia Cross was involved in a car accident on Wednesday afternoon, June 11 in Los Angeles, Access Hollywood reported. Her vehicle was reported to have sustained minimal damage and luckily she was fine.

Cross was driving her Lexus RX near Wilshire and Berry in West L.A. at around 2 P.M. when her vehicle collided with a sedan. Judging from then photos taken from the scene, the other driver's car sustained a significant amount of front-end damage.

The blood thirst vigilante, 'The Punisher', is back to the big screen and this time, it looks like that he practices more brutal killing tactics in fighting the crimes. At least, that seems to be what Lionsgate Films want to imply through the newly released teaser trailer of "Punisher: War Zone".

The teaser has been debuted firstly through IGN Movies. It gives out the first real look into the action adaptation movie from one of the Marvel comic books. Compared to Jonathan Hensleigh's 2004 "The Punisher", the new version directed by Lexi Alexander is said to bring forward a darker tone and display even more of the explosive sequences as well as the ruthless murders.