December 08, 2009

Universal Pictures has taken audience deeper into Anna's journey in "Leap Year" by releasing seven new clips. Most of the snippets give a look at the funny moments happening when Anna is accompanied by Declan across Ireland to meet her boyfriend, Jeremy. One snippet, however, features the major female character having dinner with Jeremy. Additionally, a particular clip exposes Anna in an airport.

In "Leap Year", Anna is described as a girl who is always in trouble and is expecting to get an engagement ring from longtime boyfriend, Jeremy, during a romantic dinner. When their four-year anniversary passes without a marriage proposal, she decides to take matters into her own hands. She then follows Jeremy to Dublin to get down on her knee February 29, known as Leap Day, during when women are allowed to propose to men based on Irish tradition.

"I'm so over the mohawk, I'm not gonna lie," Mark Salling of hit TV series "Glee" tells People about his character Noah 'Puck' Puckerman's trademarked do. "I hate the mohawk," he stresses, before adding "It was cool for a while, but I've had it for like a year, you know I'm kind of over it. I feel better when I don't have it."

The 27-year-old actor then recalls on how he got the hair cut, telling the weekly publication that he got it four months before his "Glee" audition when he had knee surgery. He then shaved it again when he auditioned for the FOX's musical comedy. Due to the show's hiatus, Mark didn't sport the do for quite some time, but was spotted with it again last Thursday, December 3 at Bryant Park in N.Y. at the Marshalls and T.J. Maxx's "Carol-Oke" Contest.

Leighton Meester recently opened up when she is eying to release her eponymous debut album "Leighton Meester". "I'm thinking maybe sometime in February or March," she said when referring to release date of her album. "And then I'll have a little bit of time to tour and really get into it and do a live show." In early 2010, Leighton Meester indeed will have more time as her TV series "Gossip Girl" will take a break during that time.

Most recently, Leighton performed Robin Thicke-featuring single "Somebody to Love" at KISS FM's Jingle Ball in Los Angeles over the weekend. Also, she will be hosting Y100 Jingle Ball concert along with Adam Lambert this Saturday, December 12 at the Atlantic Bank Center in Miami.

Audrina Patridge will officially juggle two shows on MTV next year. The reality show star has been signed to appear on "The Hills" again after weeks of negotiations and at the same time, she will begin the production of her own reality show which is produced by Mark Burnett.

"I can officially confirm that Audrina Patridge will appear in the 6th season of The Hills," Jennifer Shoucair Weaver, a rep for the actress, told Us Magazine. "Production will resume shortly after the new year. Next week, Patridge begins filming the pilot episode of her currently unnamed spinoff show, also for MTV."

Justin Timberlake's upcoming film "The Social Network" has got a release date. According to ComingSoon.net, Columbia Pictures has chosen October 15, 2010 as the day when this drama hits theaters. On the same day, CBS Films' "Faster" starring Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Billy Bob Thornton is also expected to open wide in the U.S.

"The Social Network" is based on Ben Mezrich's novel "The Accidental Billionaires: The Founding of Facebook, a Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal", which tells the story behind the controversial birth of the Facebook website. The movie itself will focus on the drama behind the Harvard dorm room creation of the popular social networking site by Mark Zuckerberg and his roommates.

Jenna Fischer, who got engaged to writer fiance Lee Kirk in June, is planning to walk down the aisle next summer in Los Angeles. At the 2nd Annual Fur Ball at the Skirball Fundraiser benefiting Kitten Rescue on Saturday, December 5, she told People "We're keeping it small."

Not mentioning the exact wedding date and venue, the screen beauty did reveal, "We just got our save the date cards in, and they're adorable - after many hours and many proofs later." She then gushed, "We're going to hold them until after the holidays before sending them out so they don't get lost in the holiday mail. They were fun to pick out and [it] was a very fun girlie experience to touch the paper."

Counting down to the limited theatrical releases in the U.S., "Nine" is having its cast appearing on ABC's "Nightline". All of the musical's major stars such as Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, Penelope Cruz, Daniel Day-Lewis, Kate Hudson, Marion Cotillard and Nicole Kidman will sit down with the late night news program's Cynthia McFadden.

These bunch of stars will discuss the new film and dish about their favorite moments during the filming. In addition, they would reveal the surprising details they learned about themselves and each other in the process, and their opinions of the film's award winning director, Rob Marshall, ABC said in the press release.

Despite Bill Nighy's statement that any announcement about "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" is premature, the movie has slowly shown its shape. Being interviewed by IESB, producer Jerry Bruckheimer said he and other filmmakers are "working on the story right now."

Though so, he refused to confirm that the next installment of "Pirates of the Caribbean" film franchise is definitely going to happen, claiming "Nothing is except death and taxes. Deaths and taxes are 100%. Nothing else is." Moreover, when asked whether or not Johnny Depp will return to reprise his role as Jack Sparrow, the 64-year-old expressed uncertainty as he said, "Well, if the script's good, he'll be there."

No stranger to bare her flesh for the lens, Lindsay Lohan takes her clothes off to pose in naked threesome for the latest issue of Milan-based Muse magazine. She is joined in the shot by male model Petey Wright and sultry dancer Sofia Boutella.

Beside the pic, the 23-year-old starlet also strikes poses in various states of undress. In one photo, she is seen turning her back on the camera, which exposes her G-string clad bottom. In another snap, the troubled actress-singer is pictured lying topless on a bed with naked Petey on top of her body.

Boys Like Girls are busy filming a music video for their single "Two Is Better Than One". Three pictures taken during the video shoot have come out via MTV Buzzworthy Blog, featuring the band rocking a warehouse.

"Two Is Better Than One" features country music singer Taylor Swift on the hook and appears on the band's sophomore set "Love Drunk" which reached No. 8 on Billboard Hot 200. Its music video is scheduled to be debuted on MTV this coming Thursday, December 10.

Just days after she had her representative publicly announcing her first pregnancy, Amy Adams has revealed that she is impatient to learn the sex of her not-yet born baby. In an interview with Entertainment Tonight aired Monday, December 7, she said, "We'll probably find out" when referring to her actor fiance Darren Le Gallo. "I thought about waiting and I just don't think that's really my personality."

Explaining the reason why she wants to know if she is expecting a baby boy or baby girl, the movie beauty stated, "It's not about planning a nursery, it's more about I just want to know. I want to be able to relate in that way. That's what works for me, but I totally believe in whatever works for the individual." In further interview, the expectant celebrity mother confirmed she is due to give birth this spring.

Shakira makes a stop on "Wizards of Waverly Place" and she has even shot her part. The Colombian singer is a guest star on the Disney Channel show as one of Uncle Kelbo's creations. "Shakira doesn't really exist. She's one of Kelbo's creations. It's a complicated thing," Shakira says on the set of the show.

Asked by Access Hollywood whether she's acting or performing, Shakira says with a laugh "I'm acting. I'm actually making fun of myself. I had a great time on set, it was so fun." Speaking further about her acting career, she jokes that she thinks it would be the first time and the last time she's seen acting.

An official one-sheet for "The Last Song", a drama film starring Miley Cyrus, has been unleashed on Monday, December 7. Using a scenery of sunset at the beach as its background, the poster features a close-up look at the 17-year-old star as well as her co-star Liam Hemsworth. Additionally, the songstress is captured putting her arms around his waist while they are walking on the shore.

Based on best-selling novel by Nicholas Sparks of the same title, "The Last Song" centers its story on Cyrus' Veronica "Ronnie" Miller, who is described as a rebellious teenager. Living separately from their father Steve Miller since their parents got divorced, Ronnie and her brother Jonah Miller are later sent by their mother to spend the summer with their father in Tybee Island, the small Georgia beach town.

A music video in support of Trey Songz's single called "One Love" has made its round for viewing pleasure. The newly-premiered video mostly highlights on the R&B performer as he is singing the song live with his band.

"One Love" is produced by Bryan-Michael Cox and Johnta Austin. The track comes from Trey Songz's latest studio album "Ready" which peaked at No. 3 on Billboard Hot 200 and is listed as one of contenders for Best Contemporary R&B Album at 2010 Grammy Awards.

"Gossip Girl" hints on its 2010 preview that all will be a little less complicated in the Upper East Side from here, stating "good things happen to those who wait". The drama is taking Winter break to be back on March 8 with the episode "Jenny, Full of Grace". During January and February, the show will be at rest because "Life Unexpected" is taking its 9/8c slot.

On another news, actor Andrew McCarthy is on board the show to direct an episode airing in Spring. On why he landed the choice of going back to his roots on "Gossip", McCarthy told People, "They [the cast] are much more savvy than we [Brat Pack] were. We were just a bunch of dumb kids running around."

Already having two children together, it wasn't until last week that Eddie Vedder and his model girlfriend Jill McCormick got engaged. E! News which runs exclusive story on the matter reports the engagement took place on Friday night, December 4 in Washington, D.C.

Eddie and Jill reportedly were in the city for Sunday's Kennedy Centers Honors gala, during when the music star performed as part of the tribute to honoree Bruce Springsteen. Should the pair make it to the altar, the wedding will be the second for Eddie and the first for Jill.

50 Cent, who got multiple nominations at the Grammy Awards but won none of them, recently told MTV that he doesn't care about the awards show. "Man, f*** the Grammys! I couldn't care less about the Grammy Awards," he said.

The rapper then commented on Beyonce Knowles leading the nominations list of next year's award. "It'll be the Beyonce and Taylor Swift show," he stated. "I guess they'll both be performing at the awards show, which means their record companies will be spending money to raise the production values of the entire show. And when you spend that kind of money you're supposed to get trophies."

Another sneak peek at "The Yellow Handkerchief" has been shared through a new clip. Making its way out via Yahoo! Movies, the snippet features the lead actress, Kristen Stewart, lying next to Eddie Redmayn on a bed before they are kissing passionately toward the end of the clip.

The indie film follows troubled teenager Martine, her new ride Gordy and recently free jailbird Brett Hanson as they embark on a journey through the lush green byways of rural Louisiana. With Martine yearning to escape her family, Gordy hoping to get closer to her and Brett having to decide whether he wants to return to the uncertainty of the life and the woman he left behind, what sets out to be a common road trip turns into an exploration of the possibility of second chances.

Hulk Hogan and his leading lady Jennifer McDaniel are engaged, a source close to the couple confirms to Us Weekly. The engagement confirmation comes more than a week after Jennifer was spotted sporting a massive ring on her finger while she was at LAX.

The source gives no further information about the pair's engagement, but New York Daily News has also reported that Hulk and Jennifer are engaged to be married. The paper cites a source as claiming the professional wrestler "is engaged and very happy."

"The Forgotten" gets a buzz from Elisha Cuthbert who will be guest starring as a recurring cast. ABC has confirmed that the star of "24" will come in six-episode arc starting the eleventh one, which is expected to air early next year.

According to the press release, her character is named Maxine Denver. She is a "strong and successful Chicago professional who is forced to put her skepticism of 'amateur detectives' aside when The Forgotten Network begins investigating a case close to home."

Though his representative had shot down rumor of his naked scene in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", Daniel Radcliffe was still hit with reports that he is going to bare all in the next "Harry Potter" film. The actor was said to put his clothes off twice in upcoming movie. Days after the reports emerged, Gossip Cop has come out with the denial.

The site claimed they have asked some sources to get more details about the news and they can guarantee that "filmmakers plan to 'present' any scenes of Radcliffe in a way no different than any other 'PG' fare." Moreover, the site mentioned that the first Radcliffe's nude speculation in "Deathly Hallows" was not true, and neither was the second one.

Justin Bieber and Keri Hilson have been tapped to help usher in New Year by performing from Las Vegas at the annual Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin' Eve. The two will be joined by other musical guests, such as Black Eyed Peas, Orianthi, Selena Gomez, Colbie Caillat and Robin Thicke.

The special program will be kicked off at 10:00 P.M. ET on Thursday, December 31 and is going to be broadcast live on ABC. The Las Vegas-based gig is set to be hosted by Stacy Ferguson aka Fergie, while the live event from Time Square will be presented by Ryan Seacrest and Dick Clark.

A representative for Alexa Ray Joel has confirmed that the singer-songwriter is "feeling much better" after her weekend hospitalization which was prompted by an alleged suicide attempt. "She is with her family and looking forward to getting back on track," reveals the representative.

The representative, moreover, states that Alexa herself is thanking "everyone for their outpouring of love and support." It is not disclosed on where the 23-year-old music star is currently staying, but reports claim she will be staying with her father Billy Joel as she recuperates.

"Ugly Betty" is doing a family casting once again after previously hiring Becki Newton's real-life brother Matt Newton to play the role of the uber-hot Troy. This time, the comedy series is welcoming Chris Williams, who by the last name, is known as the brother of Vanessa Williams aka Wilhelmina Slater.

Entertainment Weekly that got the scoop said Chris will be featured in an early 2010 episode as Willie's "drag queen doppelganger, Wilhediva Hater." According to a tipster, Willie is hearing that someone is impersonating her regularly as a drag in a club. Trying to shut the act down, she realizes that the impersonator could sub for her during meetings and events. They end up working together.

Lil Wayne has his Young Money's crew featured in a music video for collaborative single "Bedrock". From Nicki Minaj, Drake and Tyga to Mack Maine, Shanell and Gudda Gudda, all are captured enjoying the star-studded gathering. They hit a large mansion, enjoying each other's company.

"Bedrock" is picked up as the second single from Young Money's debut collaborative project "We Are Young Money". The track originally featured Omarion, but due to his exit from the label, he was replaced by Def Jam's artist Lloyd.

Russell Brand doesn't hesitate to let the world knows that he has become a changed man by talking about marriage, monogamy, and having children in an interview with Britain's GMTV. Talking to Lorraine Kelly, the so-called ladies' man admits he has reached a new level of perception about dating, saying he is ready to stick to just one girl.

"It was a deep craving within me - I mistook it for lust," he explains about him dating numerous ladies. "I thought I was promiscuous, but it turns out I was just thorough to get the right one. I'm ever so happy."

It seems that "Dark Shadows" is going to be Johnny Depp and director Tim Burton's next project after they wrap "Alice in Wonderland". Being met on Friday, December 4, during when he was promoting "The Young Victoria", producer Graham King has given an update on the possible shooting schedule of the horror movie.

"We're actually going to shoot that film next September/October with Tim Burton and Johnny," Graham stated. The 47-year-old filmmaker added that they have been working on the script of the vampire movie although Tim and Johnny are still in post-production of the 3-D adventure film. "We've been working on the script a lot, even though he's working on 'Alice'," he added. "We've been given a script. John August wrote the first screenplay. We're making some changes, but the film's going to be in production, as I say, September or October of next year."

"One Tree Hill" ends its 2009 run and will return on January 18 for the second half of season 7. The official synopsis for episode "Weeks Go By Like Days" is not yet released but from the look of the preview, there will be a bunch of new and old faces that would stir things up between the residents.

In Brooke and Julian's case, there will be a man who is so "smart, funny and attractive" that he will shake the couple's relationship a little bit. Named Alexander, the character is a former pro surfer who switches lane to become a young mogul. Australian actor Mitch Ryan gets his big break to play the role.

Following on-set pictures which emerged earlier this month, Selena Gomez puts forward a clip showing the making of her forthcoming "Naturally" music video. The footage also reminds fans that the video will come out in full on Disney Channel on December 11.

Previously, Selena shared the concept of the video to MTV when met at 2009 American Music Awards saying, "The video is very different from any other video that I've done." She added, "It has a lot more fierce clothes and a lot of fun colors."

While the list of his alleged mistresses keeps growing by day, Tiger Woods is hit with a new scandal, which is naked photos. Reports have been all over the web that the avid golfer player's X-rated snaps are shopped around and will probably be featured on Playgirl Magazine.

The publication's editor-in-chief Daniel Nardicio has confirmed to Life and Style that an anonymous tipster recently sent editors a collection of naked images of the 33-year-old athlete. "We're currently trying to authenticate the photos before we make any decisions on purchasing the Tiger Woods pics and ascertaining the value," Nardicio says in a statement.

Milla Jovovich has insisted that "Resident Evil: Afterlife" is still slated for a summer movie. Shortly after news of the film's delay emerged, the actress wrote on her Twitter page, "RE Afterlife IS NOT officially pushed. There have been talks of pushing it as they r not sure they can have it ready by july." She then added, "We r trying as hard as we can to still meet the summer deadline though, so for the moment its still on for Aug."

Rumor that the fourth "Resident Evil" will be pushed back was first brought into attention by Shock Till You Drop. The site claimed they have learned that Screen Gems will postpone the release date of the movie from its original schedule on August 27, 2010 to January 14, 2011, to give more time to director Paul W.S. Anderson to finish the film.

Oprah Winfrey is making use of Tiger Woods' situation to have him as a guest on "The Oprah Winfrey Show". The daytime talk show queen reached out to Woods to have him candidly talking about his marital problem and the scandal accusation that had been directed to him in the past few weeks. She however, did not personally call Woods like many have reported.

"I do know there was a blog report that Oprah had personally called Mr. Woods himself - that is not true," Don Halcombe, spokesman for "Oprah Winfrey Show" said. Oprah allegedly requested for on-camera interview with his wife Elin Nordegren by his side. "Everyone around him believes it is the only way he will salvage any respect or even attempt to rebuild his family man image," a source told Mirror.

Adam Lambert is confirmed to make a live appearance on the result show of FOX's "So You Think You Can Dance" finale on December 16. He will deliver his single "Whataya Want From Me" which is taken from his debut album "For Your Entertainment".

Adam will not be the only "American Idol" alum who rocks the reality dancing show. This week, his Idol pal Kris Allen is also set to perform on the live result show, singing "Live Like We're Dying" on December 9.

While Elin Nordegren has been staying completely mum regarding the affair reports addressed to her husband Tiger Woods, her best friend tennis player Lindsay Davenport tells Entertainment Tonight the former model handles her marital woes with class. "She's incredibly hurt by what has gone on, but she handles herself with class, and she's working it out as best she can," says the athlete.

Lindsay, moreover, sets the record straight on reports that Elin deliberately attacked Tiger with a golf club after finding out about an alleged affair. "Certainly she did not go after [Woods] physically and go after him with a golf club. That is not what happened," insists the three-time Grand Slam tennis champ, adding that Elin is a "very loving, very loyal" and "level headed" person.