August 26, 2008

Providing a certain answer to fans' still-burning question about the possibility of William Shatner making an appearance in the upcoming "Star Trek", director J.J. Abrams puts any speculations to rest. While discussing about his forthcoming television series "Fringe" in New York, the filmmaker insisted that the original Captain Kirk will not show up in the movie.

On the matter, Abrams rejected Shatner's chance on appearing in the film simply saying as quoted by IGN, " No, the only cast member from the original films is Nimoy." By stating Nimoy, he meant Leonard Nimoy, the original depicter of the USS Enterprise's science officer Mr. Spock. Previously, Shatner has also denied his involvement in the eleventh film saying, "I have no connection with the film whatsoever. It's the strangest thing. Even my dear friend Leonard [Nimoy] won't tell me what it's about."

Pop rock band Plain White T's have just finished shooting a music video for their first single called "Natural Disaster". The video will make its world premiere on their MySpace page this Wednesday on August 27.

The music video is scheduled as a medium to promote their fifth studio set "Big Bad World", which will be released on September 23. The album carries ten tracks which were recorded in both Malibu and Chicago, and produced by Johnny K.

The wave-catching surfer movie "Surfer, Dude" has caught its red band trailer. The new trailer is restricted to those who are underage since it contains some nudity and also shows lots of smoking. Aside from that, the compilation of clips is basically similar to the previous trailer released in July.

Resolving around longboarding soul-surfer Steve Addington, the Anchor Bay Entertainment's comedy starring Matthew McConaughey follows Addington as he returns to his Malibu hometown only to find that the waves have gone flat. In needs of money, he is forced to expand into the world of Virtual Reality Video Games and Reality TV. But, what he really needs is real waves.

A group of artists, including group Girls Aloud, are scheduled to record a charity anthem for a campaign against knife crimes in London. The project will also include singer Steve Edwards and some world champion athletes, such as boxers Johnny Nelson and Junior Witter.

The collaboration which will be named under U.K. Flow, is expected to contribute in the fund raiser program, conducted by a number of knife crime charity organizations. The song is initiated by Stephen Nicholas, an actor who starred in a British television series "Dream Team".

Though "Valkyrie" has just delivered a great news with the pushing forward of its release date, it has been hit with another set back. Recent reports claimed that the controversial movie from Tom Cruise's United Artists is being threatened to be sued by a band of extras over the injuries they sustained during filming.

Seeking an $11 million compensation from both Cruise and his production company, the eleven actors argued that they have suffered bruises and head wounds when they were thrown from the side of the period truck used during the filming of a scene on Sunday evening, August 19, 2007. Berlin lawyer Ariane Bluttner has allegedly warned that the group will bring the case to a Californian court if their demand was not fulfilled.

Ashlee Simpson's pregnant belly is continuing to grow and on the verge of awaiting for the birth of her baby, the singer has been busy doing many preparations. Detailing on the baby preparations that she and husband Pete Wentz have been doing, Ashlee shared some details to ET Canada.

In a recent interview held while she was promoting her "Request" clothing line in Canada, she revealed that she and Wentz currently are "getting the nursery ready." She admitted, "I can't wait to be a mom and he can't wait to be a dad, so it's fun. I have the greatest husband."

Rapper Kanye West has just premiered a full version of "Good Morning" music video to continue supporting his third studio effort "Graduation", which was released in September 2007. The music video which has been leaked in late 2007, is now available for purchase on iTunes store for $1.49.

Takashi Murakami, the Japanese artist who has done the entire design of "Graduation", reportedly created the animated movie, which features Kanye West as the main character. He is seen as a bear who lives in a futuristic town called Universe City. One day, he wakes up very late and has to rush for his graduation ceremony. On the way to the ceremony, his flying car is broken so he has to take another alternative. Before finally reaching his campus and accepting his diploma from hip hop music university, Kanye West is seen having a lot of troubles, such as accidentally splashed by a car which is running close to him as he walks through the sidewalk. He also hits his head on the train door when trying to get in.

Joining the Jonas Brothers on their "Burnin' Up" tour, Demi Lovato apparently enjoys her time with the siblings very much. Spending much time together, the Disney starlet sings her praise for Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas, claiming them to always have her "back."

She, moreover, also said that the threesome are very protective of her. Giving examples on that, she revealed oldest brother Kevin helped her to get her water and Joe helped her stay upright on stage as she confessed to be very uncoordinated.

The forthcoming drama comedy movie "I Love You Phillip Morris" has exposed its first still and from the look of it, Jim Carrey is going to be seen sharing more than an attraction to Ewan McGregor. The brand new image displays the two actors leaning towards each other as they are about to lock lips.

In the movie, Carrey plays Steven Russell, a married father and a conman who is sent to prison in Texas. While spending his time there, he falls in love with his cellmate Phillip Morris portrayed by McGregor. After Morris is being released, Russell escapes from prison four times doing whatever he can like faking his own death only to meet his lover.

Early this week, SVP Media and Artist Relation for Island Def Jam Music Group, Laura Swanson, has slammed down rumor saying that the recording company plan to call off their contract with rapper Jermaine Dupri. Laura issues a written statement, stating that the gossip is completely untrue. "There is absolutely no truth to the rumors regarding Jermaine Dupri. They are completely untrue," she wrote to SOHH.

Last week the rumor had hotly circulated in the media, saying that rapper Jermaine Dupri is terminated from the Def Jam because he didn't perform a satisfying work for some of Def Jam's artists. Jermaine has allegedly been blamed for Janet Jackson's "Discipline", which does not share the success of her previous albums. He is also said to be responsible for Mariah Carey's "E=MC²", which is reportedly having problems with a follow-up single after "Touch My Body".

Having had three children from previous relationships, Charlie Sheen is going to be a father for the fourth time. His wife, real estate investor Brooke Mueller, is pregnant with their first child together. Announcing the news Monday, August 25, the TV actor told the press "Brooke and I are thrilled!"

Expressing his praise for Mueller, Sheen said she's the best step mom for his three children; Sam and Lola, both of whom are his daughters with ex-wife Denise Richards, and Cassandra, his daughter with ex-girlfriend Paula Profitt. "Seeing her love and affection with those three, I know she'll be an amazing mom. Unless I bat 100 percent, perhaps a boy awaits us," so he added.

Barack Obama's representative tells People that the presidential candidate has asked Jennifer Hudson to perform on the day he officially accepts his party's nomination for president. Jennifer is reportedly scheduled to deliver American national anthem "The Star-Spangled Banner" at Democratic National Convention which will be held on Thursday, August 28.

Commenting on the news, Jennifer's publicist says that the Oscar-winning "Dreamgirls" actress is very honored and excited. "She's thrilled and excited. It's a tremendous honor," says the publicist early this week.

Keeping her lips sealed on her much reported first pregnancy with boyfriend Tito Ortiz's child, Jenna Jameson has finally confirmed that she and the mixed martial artist are expecting their first child together. Breaking her silence on that matter, the former porn queen said "Yes, I can confirm I'm pregnant."

Not mentioning on how many months she's carrying, Jenna simply mentioned "It's still early, so I'm being cautious. I'm resting as much as possible." She went on adding, "I'm so happy! I'm just saying super healthy, I've moved down to the beach with Tito - I love being by the beach."

Though the principal photography of vampire drama "Twilight" has been wrapped up months earlier, the cast and crew of the Summit Entertainment's romantic thriller are going back to the production set once again. They are getting back together starting on Monday, August 25, to shoot several extra scenes to spice up the movie even more.

Talking to MTV News, Carlisle Cullen's depicter, Peter Facinelli, suggested that the additional shooting is not reshoots of previous scenes. "They liked it so much, they are bringing us back for some encore time - to beef it up," he said. "A little salt and pepper." In the same positive tone, another cast member Taylor Lautner stated on Friday, August 22, "We actually just had a rehearsal at [director] Catherine Hardwicke's house the other day for a new scene. It was a ton of fun."

Taking his photography hobby seriously, Brad Pitt turns photographer for W magazine. The actor lands the new gig, snapping pictures of his longtime partner Angelina Jolie and their kids for the November issue of W.

Fashion Week Daily has obtained confirmation from several sources that the movie hunk shot Jolie and their brood at the Chateau Miraval in the South of France last week. The shoot marks Pitt's first time shooting a cover while will be his and Jolie's second W spread as a couple. Previously Pitt has collaborated with pal Steven Klein to create a photo portfolio that showed him and Jolie as a 1960's-style married couple in W's July 2005 issue.

Alessandra Ambrosio is a mother to a baby girl named Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur who was delivered to the world on Sunday, August 24 in Brazil. To People, the Victoria's Secret model confirmed the birth and released a statement, expressing her and her partner Jamie Mazur's joy of the new addition.

"To all of our family and friends, we are pleased to announce that our little princess Anja Louise Ambrosio Mazur was born on Sunday Aug 24 at 7:32 p.m.," the 27-year-old model revealed in a statement to the publication. "She is 6.3 lbs. and absolutely perfect."

FilmJunk's speculation about "Dragonball Evolution" being in danger of getting canceled seems to hold no truth in it. Following the outing of their report concerning the live-action adaptation film, the movie's official blog, Dragonball the Movie, goes to the bottom of the story and allegedly gets a positive response from the 20th Century Fox.

According to the blog site, the studio have insisted that the information shared earlier was a false one and that the James Wong-directed movie is still slated to be released in April 2009. Supporting Dragonball the Movie was Superhero Flix which noted that a source close to the project has said that the first edit is done and Fox's toppers are digging what they have seen.

Paula Abdul, Randy Jackson, and Simon Cowell are confirmed to be backed up with a fourth judge for the eight season of "American Idol". The reality show producer, Cecile Frot-Coutaz has recently announced that the reality show will be adding Grammy-nominated songwriter, Kara DioGuardi in judging panel. "We had originally intended for 'American Idol' to have four judges," the producer says in a statement.

The addition of Kara in the judging panel is aimed at keeping the show fresh and make it a bit more unpredictable. Cecile states in an interview, "We've seen from our international series that having a fourth judge creates a dynamic that benefits both the contestants and the viewers." Furthermore, Kara's criticism is also expected to bring out some new reactions from the other judges.

Despite the poor run of "The Chronicles of Riddick" in the box office, the two sequels of the sci-fi thriller have apparently been worked on. Four years after "Riddick" hit the theaters, the titular character's depicter, Vin Diesel, exposed that screenwriter David Twowy is engaged in the scripting of the two sequels.

To MTV News, the 41-year-old action actor revealed the good news saying, "David Twowy right now is writing the scripts." On the reason why the sequels take a long time to be developed, he explained, "Everyone knows I love the Riddick character and I'm always working on it. It just takes five years to make another one because David Twohy and I are so precious about it."

Providing fans with a better looking trailer than the previously-released bootleg trailer, the official first look into "Fast and Furious" has been premiered to fans' delight. Unlike the bootleg version which offered no sounds, this trailer gives out the sound effects as well as the conversations between the characters, one in particular let out Vin Diesel as Dom Toretto saying, "Just like old time."

Through this trailer, fans and movie lovers alike can catch the hijacking of the gasoline land train by Toretto's crew better. They can also enjoy a better view into the fighting sequences and the street racing. The compilation of clips which picks up the tagline of "New Model, Original Parts" has been revealed firstly through MySpace's Trailer Park. Additionally, a series of new photos can be seen below.

Singer, rapper, and producer T-Pain has just premiered a music video for his latest single "Can't Believe It". The song which features rap peer Lil Wayne, has been confirmed as the first single from his upcoming third studio album "Thr33 Ringz", which is reportedly set to hit the stores on September 30.

The music video is recently shot in Los Angeles under the direction of Syndrome, the same guy who directed Estelle's "American Boy" and Lupe Fiasco's "Daydreamin'". The video is a circus-themed film and put the featured singer Lil Wayne as a cameo. It starts with the display of T-Pain rapping to the camera while holding his mini body on the palm of his own hand. He is also seen coming out of a huge black hat, which is usually used by a magician, and jumping into a sexy woman. The circus theme is also shown by a capture of ferris wheel where he is having fun with the woman.