October 03, 2008

In anticipation of "Knight Rider" next episode, NBC have brought forward a promo video for the third episode called "Knight of the Iguana". A new mission will take KITT and Mike to the beach south of the border, Baja, where Mike and an unlikely new partner have to cover up their identities as a couple in order to take down the baddies. To be aired on Wednesday, October 8 at 8 P.M., the episode stars Justin Bruening and Smith Cho, and is supported by Val Kilmer as the voice of KITT.

A sequel to the iconic 1982 television series of the same title starring David Hasselhoff, "Rider" follows the adventure of 23-year-old ex-Army Ranger and estranged son of Michael Knight, Mike Traceur, in becoming the new Knight Rider. The series reinvents KITT as an artificially intelligence capable of hacking almost any system, transforming into other vehicles and using sophisticated holographic imagery to elude villains. It also features the likes of Deanna Russo, Sydney Tamiia Poitier, Bruce Davison and several others.

Carrie Underwood is single no more as rumor has it, she's dating TV personality Travis Lane Stork. Country music blog Nashville Narc broke the report, claiming on its site the twosome was spotted together on her current tour, with Travis even had backstage passes to one of her concerts in Topeka, Kansas.

It was claimed that while Carrie was performing on stage, she and Travis just couldn't help starring at each other's eyes. Neither of the rumored lovers has commented on the dating report, but pictures of him on one of her concerts in Topeka, Kansas a few days ago have been on the net.

Giving fans a chance to get a taste of next "Supernatural" episode, The CW have released a promo video for episode 4.04. The snippet gives out glimpses of the upcoming episode of the horror thriller series, pointing out questions whether Sam and Dean are hunting an innocent man or destroying a monster when they meet Jack Montgomery.

Basically a kind family man, Montgomery doesn't realize that he is turning into a Rugaru, a creature that starts as a human but progressively changes into cannibal and eats another person. While Sam believes he can help Montgomery to come to his senses and control his urges, Dean thinks that the best thing to do is to kill him once and for all.

Carrie Underwood and Brad Paisley will share hosting duties this year at the 42nd Annual Country Music Association Awards. The two will be particularly busy for they are also scheduled to perform, not mentioning being the nominees for Female and Male Vocalist respectively.

"I am so excited to host a show I grew up watching, and am so thrilled to spend this night with the fans and Brad. It's going to be a party!," Underwood said. Paisley also shared his excitement, saying "I'm thrilled to have this opportunity to host the Awards show. We're going to have a good time - start to finish."

"Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa" has just got its second full-length trailer. The new footage resolves around the meeting between the far-from-home characters with the wild species of their own kind for the first time. Pointing out that Africa is basically the wildest place on Earth, the new trailer gives examples on the harsh reality the zoo-raised characters are facing there though a slew of never before seen compilation of clips.

Hatching a new plan to get away from Madagascar and return to their beloved home, New York City, Alex, Marty, Melman and Gloria board an repaired old crashed plane. What they do not expect is to suddenly crash-land in the vast plains of Africa where they meet their long-lost relatives for the first time in their life. Though enjoying the experience, they soon discover that the concrete jungle and the heart of Africa are two completely different places from their Central Park home.

The cover shoot that Lily Cole does for the October 2008 edition of French Playboy magazine has been unveiled. The pose, which raised controversy from a group of people even before it is released, sees her wearing nothing but a pair of white socks. She's pictured clutching at a giant pink teddy bear to cover her naked breasts and modesty. Sporting pigtails, she pouts seductively into the camera.

The shoot is inspired by the cover of late French musician Serge Gainsbourg's 1971 album "Histoire de Melody Nelson". Besides being featured on the cover, Lily as well poses in a variety of raunchy shots inside the magazine across a 14-page spread.

The first trailer of "Paul Blart: Mall Cop" has surfaced. While the teaser focuses on how Kevin James as the mall cop Paul Blart is being teased and harassed by a skate boarder, this trailer gives out more of Blart's background story as a loser and his dream of becoming a member of New Jersey State Police but fails miserably when he falls asleep during the physical test given.

Though enthusiastic and dedicated to his job as a mall cop, he gets no respect from his colleagues and the mall employees. But, when a crew of crooks plans to rob the entire mall, Blart gets his chance to prove his worth. Clumsy as he is, he is ready to defend the mall from the baddies with everything that he has and becomes the hero of the day.

Graduating from "The View", talk host Rosie O'Donnell is set to have a TV show solely to her own. A live variety show, aptly called "Rosie's Variety Show", is developed by NBC for a try out premiere on the night before Thanksgiving (November 26).

The concept of the show is to have celebrity guests, musical acts, comedy skits and prize give away for both the studio and home audiences. "This is a genre that everybody is anticipating is going to come back," said David Friedman, the executive producer of the show along with O'Donnell. "Rosie sort of invented the daytime variety show. Without question, Rosie is the right person to bring this back."

With her 16th birthday celebration is nearing, Miley Cyrus gets herself prepared, getting a fake tan at Sunlounge Tanning in Los Angeles on Wednesday, October 1. Being approached by a throng of paparazzi as she made her way out of the beauty center, the Disney star proudly showed off her blushed skin.

In the pictures taken during the day, she was seen rocking white silk screened t-shirt which was paired with yellow Capri sweatpants and silver flip flops. She kept smiling to the photographers who were hounding her, acting friendly to them and answering some questions too.

The first trailer to "The Uninvited", a remake of 2003 Korean horror "A Tale of Two Sisters", has been put out by IGN. Providing heart-throbbing look into the horror thriller, the video introduces first Anna Rydell, a young girl staying at a mental institution after a tragic death of her mother. Told by the doctor to recover herself with the support of her family, Anna returns home.

Her ecstatic feeling of reuniting with her sister doesn't last long though. As soon as she arrives home, she finds out that her father has a new girlfriend with a hidden intention. Amidst all of her suspicion towards her father's fiancee, Anna faces one other mystery when a ghost of a little girl starts to interfere her life.

Ciara has shot a music video for her new single "Go Girl" and some frames from the clip have been leaking this week. The video is particularly striking for the style that Ciara sports for herself. In one scene she wears metallic bra that shows off her toned body.

The video is directed by Melina Matsoukas and features T-Pain, the song's collaborator as well as producer. Choreographer Jamaica also takes part in creating the dancing sequence. The final version will be premiered on BET's Access Granted on October 7 at 7:30 P.M.

Video promo for episode 5.03 of "CSI: NY" has arrived. Presenting the episode where R 'n' B star Nelly is taking a part as a guest star named Terrence Davis, it previews the episode when Mac Taylor deals with a mile-high crime scene.

Entitled "Turbulance", the episode will take Mac on a flight to Washington D.C., but shortly after the plane takes off, it has to be grounded. A body of a dead air marshal is found in the plane, making everybody on board the flight to be the suspects for the murder. Now, he has to find the clues and the murder weapon to solve the new case.

Ludacris' upcoming album "Theater of the Mind" is facing a push back. The new studio album from the rapper will not be dropped on October 21 as scheduled but will only arrive in stores almost a month later, on November 25.

No reason has been given regarding the delay. Meanwhile, a cover art for the album has been released, showing the shadow of countdown from 6 on his body. This corresponds to the title of the album which is "theater" and the fact that it is his sixth.

Sharon Stone is denying reports that claimed she lost custody of son Roan because she wanted him to get Botox injections in his feet to resolve a problem he had with foot odor. Her legal attorney Martin Singer insisted the actress never made the suggestion and claimed such story as "complete fabrication."

To Entertainment Tonight, Martin said, "This week it was reported in connection with Sharon Stone's custody dispute that she wanted to have her young 8 year-old son undergo Botox treatment at this time for his feet. Sharon Stone never made this statement. It is a complete fabrication." Martin added, "Sharon loves her son Roan and only wants the best for him."

Lorenzo di Bonaventura, producer of the forthcoming "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen," has acknowledged the on-set injury Shia LaBeouf experienced on Tuesday, September 30. However, he confirmed "everything is fine" with the actor.

Detailing on Shia's latest injury, Lorenzo confirmed, "he got a little nick, and because he has been hurt recently, immediately everything gets magnified." Notwithstanding with the minor incident, shooting of the flick is still going on as Shia "was back shooting a couple hours later," said Lorenzo.

The CW network have released a sneak peek into the next episode of "America's Next Top Model" cycle 11 which is entitled "The Fiercee Awards". The snippet takes a brief look into what the judges have to say about Sheena Sakai's latest photo where she replicates the raw emotion when someone is stepping on her dress.

To be broadcast on October 8, the show will take off after Clark Gilmer was eliminated. In the new week, the aspiring models are going to get the chance to do one-on-one photo shoot with host/judge Tyra Banks. They will also be challenged with another photo shoot where they take on Los Angeles' famous Orpheum Theatre.

Alanis Morissette has come out with her new music video, "Not As We". Simple in its concept, the video features close shots of Alanis on the beach, inside a bathtub, meeting people and alone inside a house.

The ballad is the second single lifted from "Flavors of Entanglement", an album like any of her previous ones that channels her emotional states. "As soon as I start to write there's this uncensored, unedited freedom to step outside out of the shackles of the thoughts in my head around being ashamed," the Canadian singer said. "If I could offer anything to anyone listening to my songs it would be just a four minute moment of dropping any shame of anyone being human."

Fifteen minutes of the highly-anticipated "Twilight" will indeed be premiered at the International Rome Film Festival. Summit Entertainment have recently confirmed about the screening of the vampire romance flick to MTV News though do not go further by sharing out the exact date for the screening.

About the special screening for the Catherine Hardwicke-directed film, the festival's official site noted that it is part of "Twilight" world premiere event which will also preview the backstage footage. The special occasion will also include "public encounter" with Hardwicke and the film's stars. To top it off, Stephenie Meyer is going to read passages from her new novel "Breaking Dawn".

Paying her good friend DJ AM a visit following his hospital release last week after he was involved in plane crash on September 19, Nicky Hilton confirms he's in good condition. "He looks just fine," the hotel heiress and socialite said in a statement despite the fact that he's been treated for second and third degree burns to his upper body.

Telling US Weekly Wednesday, October 1 at the Building a Greater LA benefit for Habitat for Humanity that she visited the DJ two days ago, Nicky testified, "considering the circumstances, he is doing really well." She added, "I think he has so many friends and family that have kept him going through this. It is just a horrible, horrible situation. He has so many people that love him. There is a lot of love. Tons of love."

When a horrible accident occurs, everyone at Mode becomes a suspect. "Crimes of Fashion", the new episode of "Ugly Betty" will witness the search of the guilty one that causes pregnant Christina to fall down the stairs.

Suspicion grow among the magazine empire's staff, with one accusing the other. Betty later tries to figure out what really happened when a detective comes by to investigate the case. Meanwhile, Ignacio is shocked when he learns a truth about her eldest daughter Hilda, and Coach Diaz who is a married man.

Mid the circulating rumors that her new album will not be finished in time, Beyonce Knowles releases a statement on her official site, giving fans an update to her album's progress. The R'n'B singer said that over 70 songs have been recorded in the past twelve months and that it will be her most raw album that she ever worked on.

"My music will explain it all," Beyonce begins her message. "I have worked on this album for close to one year. I have taken the time so I can create my sound. Something that says who I am at this stage in my life. I have poured my heart and soul into it. It is my baby. It is the most time I have spent on any project since my first records as a member of Destiny's Child when I was 15 years old."

Before moviegoers head to theaters on the first weekend in October, Miramax Films have presented thriller movie lovers with the first five minutes video of their upcoming "Blindness". Opened with a scene covering a busy traffic on one ordinary morning, it then closes up to one particular car stopping in red light. When the light turns green, the man driving the car hits the brake causing chaos on the street.

When the shot comes closer to the man, it is revealed that he is experiencing a sudden blindness. Several people watching the odd circumstances from the sidewalk then comes to his aid. Still dazed and confused by his mysterious condition, the blind man explains what it feels like to be blind to another man who volunteers to drive him home.

It's been days that Paul Newman died, but honor keeps rolling in for him with the latest one coming from Broadway theaters which will dim their lights to honor the late actor. At 8 P.M. Friday, October 3 all Broadway theaters will remain dark for one minute to give regards to him.

Remembering Newman, who besides his on-screen projects also appeared in five Broadway productions, Charlotte St. Martin, the executive director of the Broadway League, said "For over half a century Paul Newman has graced our stages and inspired our souls with his brilliant talent." Remembering Newman's stage appearances, Charlotte continued, "After beginning his illustrious career on stage, his love for theater continued throughout his life as demonstrated by the Newman family's support of the renowned Westport Country Playhouse. Off-stage, his tireless devotion to philanthropic work has enhanced many lives and worthwhile causes."

Keeping their lips tightly sealed about the extent of their relationship, Madonna and Alex Rodriguez add fuel to the rumors that they're dating after they've been spotted enjoying a cozy dinner at Dos Caminos Third Avenue on Tuesday, September 30. US Weekly broke the news and cited a source as saying the rumored lovers "seemed very close."

Rumors of Madonna dating Rodriguez have been abuzz since early July this year. The pop superstar was believed to be the third person behind his divorce to wife Cynthia Scurtis, who cited "emotional abandonment" and marital infidelity by him. Not without reason, but the dating speculation presumably was prompted by him being seen making late-night visits to her N.Y.C. apartment. He was even reported to make donation to her charity Raising Malawi.

The CW have provided a promotional clip for "90210" which will have its new episode "Hollywood Forever" aired on October 7. The clip shows Dixon, admiring the new place that his girlfriend Erin gets. Realizing that they are alone in the house, they plan to do something fun.

Meanwhile, the episode will also see Ethan and Annie drawn closer again after they are signed for the same school project. Adrianna is in downside fall this week with her drug deal getting more serious that Naomi wants to intervene.

A brand new clip of Angelina Jolie-starrer "Changeling" has been put out. Courtesy of Entertainment Weekly, the one-minute plus footage highlights on the performance of the Academy Award's 2000 Best Supporting Actress recipient when her character, Christine Collins, tries to explain her situation to an intimidating doctor portrayed by Denis O'Hare at the mental ward.

In the video, it can be seen how the doctor who examines her refuses to hear her problem and instead twists what she believes is true. In his effort to prove that the boy returned to her is her biological son, he insists that people do change and that the police is only trying to help her. The clip which is a part of Dave Karger's Oscar Watch for Jolie can be enjoyed via EW.com.

Turning up at the Marlies Dekkers show Sunday night, September 28, Usher has revealed plans to launch his own line of lingerie. The collection will be for men and women and he promised it will be "comfortable and intimate."

"You may have heard that I might be launching a lingerie line for men and woman," the singer and father of one said during the Paris Fashion Week event, adding that "comfort and intimacy" are very important. No name and exact release date have been confirmed though.