February 05, 2009

Disney's "The Suite Life on Deck" stars Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse were invited to appear on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Wednesday, February 4 and they showed up in underwear. However, the twins wore the trademark Ellen DeGeneres underwear on the outside of their pants and joked that it's the latest trend.

At 16, Dylan and Cole revealed that they are eligible to drive but when Ellen asked them about accidents, Cole described his personal experience of crashing into another car. "I was backing up and it was partly because I didn't look and it was night time," Cole explained. "That's the excuse I'm using. It was dark and I hit a $160,000 car."

Pushing "Green Lantern" a step forward to materialization, Warner Bros. have reportedly approached "Casino Royale" director Martin Campbell. Variety broke out the news, suggesting that the studio are currently negotiating with Campbell to helm the feature film adaptation of the DC Comics hero.

Before Campbell's name surfaced as the potential director, television writer/producer Greg Berlanti, who co-wrote the film's script with Marc Guggenheim and Michael Green, has been considered to take the behind-the-camera role. The executive producer of "Dirty Sexy Money" is now attached to direct Jonathan Tropper's novel adaptation, "This Is Where I Leave You".

Miley Cyrus takes to her MileyWorld blog to address the controversy surrounding her latest pic that shows her and some friends pulling their eyelids back to imitate Asians' slanted eyes, saying she is sorry. "There are some people upset about some pictures taken of me with friends making goofy faces! Well, Im sorry if those people looked at those pics and took them wrong and out of context!" so she writes.

She, moreover, also writes down her opinion about the other picture of her taken earlier that showed her accidentally exposing her side breast while she was enjoying a shopping spree at a fashion store. "As for the shot of me taken outside of a dressing room, I wasnt aware that some creepy paparazzi was able to get a picture of me from where I was in the store. When did it become so out of control, that I cant come out of a dressing room to show my sister a shirt Im trying on?" she complains, adding, "It seems to me there needs to be better laws and more boundaries on these photographers!"

Two major movie stars are heading to television for a spin-off to "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service". "Batman and Robin" star Chris O'Donnell and "Mindhunters" star slash rapper LL Cool J are reportedly in talks to be the main cast of the not-yet-titled spin-off.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, O'Donnell will play an average guy named Callen who is born to do undercover work, "taking on different identities". LL Cool J meanwhile, is considered for the role of Sam Hannah who is a tough but charming former U.S. Navy Seal.

Having been signed to replace Jesse McCartney in "The Last Airbender", Dev Patel sits down with MTV to talk about the project from his role as Zuko to him taking over McCartney's part. "I play a character called Zuko who is the Prince of the Fire Nation," he starts off explaining about his character, "and it's good because it's a dark role."

"I'm not playing the hero, whereas in 'Slumdog' it was real character acting and performance-oriented," the star of "Slumdog Millionaire" then continues, pointing on the difference between Zuko and Jamal Malik. "This is [as well], but it's much more physical, with martial arts. I'm learning on the job, so this is a great new experience for me."

TV Land have hired Vivica A. Fox to host their new reality TV show, "The Cougars". Set to premiere on April 15, the programming will present "an accomplished, beautiful and sexy woman" surrounded by a group of eligible younger men to find a shot of love.

"I'm so excited to be the guide for 'The Cougar's' quest for love," said Fox. "This show will prove to be empowering and enlightening for women everywhere. Plus, 20 hot guys gathered under one roof doesn't hurt."

Eve has changed the title of her new album from "Here I Am" to "Flirt". Stating that the "whole music label situation," has delayed her to release the effort in 2007, she now promises to bring out the record later either in this spring or summer.

"I had to get in there and put in some upbeat music that I wasn't depressed about," Eve explains to New York Post. "It's fun, it's sexy, it's totally me. Imagine if 'Tambourine' had kids - that's what the CD sounds like. It won't be called 'Here I Am' anymore. Now it's called 'Flirt.'"

Putting the tragic murders of her mother, brother, and young nephew behind, Jennifer Hudson reportedly is about to marry her fiance David Otunga soon. The National Enquirer is the first to report that matter.

The site is told by an unidentified source that the couple's marriage is "going to be real soon." The source claims, "Some people think Valentine's Day. They're head over heels in love. She has gone through the worst nightmare of her life and she's finally coming out of it. Everyone is thrilled Jennifer is finally able to move forward again."

A new trailer of "Dragonball Evolution" has made its way out. While parts of it have been teased off via the Japanese TV spot uncovered earlier, the short but packed video footage still gives a closer look at the action sequences, focusing to reveal the explosive battle between Goku and his nemesis, Lord Piccolo.

Starring Justin Chatwin as Goku, "Dragonball Evolution" revolves around Goku's journey to collect all seven Dragonballs. Having had one of the balls, the young warrior must now gather around six others before Lord Piccolo gets his hands on them and destroys Earth. In his quest to save the Earth, Goku is accompanied by Master Roshi and Bulma.

Rumor hat it, Eminem will team up with Elton John in the rapper's highly anticipated album "Relapse". "He stayed half a week," a source told The Independent. "No one realised the significance, though the Detroit Free Press did mention that Elton had been in town."

"He and Em worked together before, when they did that duet at the Grammys and had always said that they'd record something original together," the source explained further. "Em has huge respect for Elton, and the feeling is mutual. Elton really gets his music. Anything they produce will be total dope ... "

A sneak peek of what happens in the upcoming "Heroes" is released through a clip. It takes on the scene of Ando in a Japanese restaurant, trying to fly to Atlanta and approached by Daphne who is worried when Matt doesn't call her. Unable to get a flight, Ando then is grabbed by Daphne who uses her speed super power.

In "Trust and Blood", following a chain of unexpected events, the Heroes are on the run from Nathan and the Hunter. A series of prophetic paintings reveals the tragic fate of someone close to Matt. Elsewhere, Sylar continues the search for his father with the help of Luke and encounters an outcast with information and an ability of his own.

Dealing with the constant attention that the media has been giving him, Robert Pattinson says he is impressed by his "Harry Potter" co-stars who know best how to deal with the spotlight. "I think the way the kids from Harry Potter are dealing with fame is by ignoring everything and just living their normal lives as much as they can," MyPARK Magazine quotes him as telling YOU magazine.

"That has really worked for them. They're all very sane," the British hunk continues saying before then referring to Daniel Radcliffe as an obvious example. "I think Daniel lives in the same house he grew up in London. You can just see he has matured. He just wants to do good work. There's nothing else to it," he praises the "Harry Potter" leading actor.

The Academy of Television Arts & Sciences is changing the formats of this year's Primetime Emmy Awards by adding more chances for TV programs and stars to be the contenders. If traditionally each category consists of five nominees, this year, one more will compete for the prize in 10 top categories.

Those categories taking six nominees underneath are among others, Best Drama and Comedy, Best Actor and Actress as well as Best Supporting Actor and Actress. The change announced on Wednesday, February 4 is intended to accommodate "an abundance of outstanding programs and performances".

Disney/Pixar will use the 2009 New York Comic Con event to present a special screening of their latest animation "Up". On Tuesday, February 3, it was announced that New York Comic Con will host the screening of the film's first fifty minutes with director Pete Docter and producer Jonas Rivera introducing the preview.

While it was reported that Docter will also be participating in a panel from 2:30 - 3:30 P.M., the screening itself will be held on Saturday, February 7 at 6:30 P.M in the IGN Theater. In the press release, it is noted that seating is extremely limited and those interested to see the screening are required to arrive at 5:30 P.M. for a security check-in.

Despite previous statement on her official website saying that Britney Spears will be touring with both of her sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, Kevin Federline's lawyer Mark Vincent Kaplan insisted that there hasn't been any signed agreement on that matter. Mark said, "We are working toward that."

"Kevin is working to make them accessible by going on various central locations in various areas of the country," Mark revealed further to E! Online. "And he is doing that because he wants her to be able to have the maximum positive environment around her to assure that the tour will be successful."

London Film Critics' Circle have finally unveiled the winners of their 29th annual film awards on Wednesday, February 4. At the ceremony held at the Grosvenor House Hotel, Darren Aronofsky's "The Wrestler" has been hailed as Film of the Year and got Mickey Rourke an Actor of the Year title, while Danny Boyle's "Slumdog Millionaire" showed its domination, collecting three out of six prizes it was up for.

"Slumdog Millionaire", the drama movie about a poor Indian boy who gets a shot at winning millions in a television game, show won the Attenborough Film of the Year title and Screenwriter of the Year prize for Simon Beaufoy. While losing the Director of the Year kudo to David Fincher of "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", the film managed to grab the British Director of the Year award for its helmer Danny Boyle.

Pouring cold water to the rumors claiming Rihanna and Chris Brown have split up is a source close to the Barbadian singer who claims Rihanna is very dependent to Chris. "She has to have Chris around her 24/7," the source tells OK! magazine.

"If Chris is with her on a photo shoot and steps away for a second, she starts saying, 'Where did he go?'" the source reveals further. "If Chris isn't with her, she wants to call and check in every second. She's crazy about him. Rihanna constantly talks about Chris."

Human trafficking is brought as the subject of case in the February 11 episode of "CSI: NY". In "She's Not There", a Russian tourist is found stabbed to death and the CSIs come face to face with the frightening realities of human trafficking.

Two separate cases turn into one when one girl turns up dead and another is missing. Solving this case becomes personal when it directly affects a prominent member of the NYPD. Julia Ormond ("The Curious Case of Benjamin Button") comes back as Deputy Inspector Gillian Whitford who has been cleared.

A video commercial, which features Rihanna, for this year's Grammy Awards has arrived. It features the names of singles, which become Rihanna's inspiration in making music, dancing to "Disturbia" beat. At the end, all the letters come together and form Rihanna's face with a tag read, "Celebrate the Music That Makes Us."

Stating that she has "always been a lover of music," Rihanna shares that since she was only a little girl, she has listened to Madonna, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. She then adds, "I used to sing 'Vision of Love' all the time in the shower with toothbrush as my microphone. You'll never know, maybe some little girls doing the same thing with my songs. That will be pretty cool."

The preview of "Lost" episode 5.05 is available. Locke shoulders the burden of ending the island's increasingly violent movements through time. Ben is stymied in his efforts to reunite the Oceanic 6 and bring them back to the island.

Sun is facing a huge trust issue when Ben said that Jin is still alive and he can prove it. Also, Jack is pursuing Kate to go back to the island while Locke and Sawyer are finding alternatives to get off the island. "The Place is Death" will air February 11.

Miley Cyrus has been taking driving lessons at the California Driving School in L.A. soon after her father got her a brand new Prius and she manages to impress her instructor with her driving skills. "She's very determined to be a good driver," so says instructor Gloria Ridgeway, head of the Driver's Ed department of the California Driving School.

"She's very focused. She really picks it up," Gloria further speaks of her praise for Miley. Gloria then adds, "Miley's lessons are always fun and enjoyable. There can be laughter along with safe driving. It's all about being focused and avoiding distractions. She watches everything from two blocks ahead of her to what's on the sidewalk beside her."

More footage revealing what to expect from drama thriller "Angels & Demons" have been brought forth. The snippets which are counted eleven in all are scattered in the four sections of the film's official site. Three of the sections, "Robert Langdon", "Vatican City" and "A Hidden Threat", contain three different clips related to those headlines, while the other section called "The Crisis" presents two clips.

The sneak peeks posted in "Robert Langdon" and "A Hidden Threat" mostly focus on Tom Hanks' character as he works together with the Vatican to uncover the secret organization known as the Illuminati. The clips in "Vatican City", on the other hand, display the Vatican, the Papal Conclave and the acknowledgment of old enemy's return, and the footage in "The Crisis" take their focus on Ayelet Zurer's Vittoria Vetra.

A music video in accompaniment of Oasis' song "Falling Down" has been premiered. The Wiz-directed video features the band refusing to shake hands with what seems to be a female member of the British Royal Family when they are introduced to her at a showbiz event.

When asked about what message behind the newly-debuted video, a publicist for the band said that "the video is director Wiz's vision and is not directly related to the song." The publicist then added, "Only Wiz knows what the story is but themes around fame, celebrity and secret lives are clearly part of his inspiration."

From 147 hopefuls that received the golden ticket to Hollywood, it was down to 104 before further narrowed down to 75. The first Hollywood Week of "American Idol" on Tuesday, February 3 cut 43 contestants while the second one that aired the next night, chopped 29.

The second night in Hollywood was still about group performances and a portion of the episode was focused on the emotional rundown from the contestants. Spotted eliminated from the second round was Katrina "Bikini Girl" Darrell, son of Osmond brothers, David Osmond, and the dreadlocked singer Rose Flack who was in the same singing group with Katrina.

A famous actress herself, Drew Barrymore admits she had a crush on Christian Bale since she first met him when they were still kids back in the 1980s. At that time, the actor was cast in 1987 film "Empire of the Sun," which was directed by Barrymore's movie mentor Steven Spielberg.

"He's so cute. And I knew him when he was a kid. He was in Empire of the Sun," so the actress recalls her first encounter with Bale. Now that they are no longer kids, Barrymore admits she still has a crush on Bale, saying, "If he walked into the room now, I would totally clam up. Or I might go overboard and embarrass myself."

David Archuleta is going to fly to Hawaii this weekend to make a live performance, singing "Star-Spangled Banner" during 2009 NFL Pro Bowl. Announcing the news was the runner up of "American Idol" season seven himself.

Concerning the show to be held on Sunday, February 8, David noted his excitement as it will be his first time to come and perform in Hawaii. He wrote on his MySpace, "I'll be going to Hawaii too to sing the National Anthem at the Pro Bowl, and it'll be my first time in Hawaii! Woot woot! That means more sunshine."

Big screen beauty Ashley Judd is opposing Sarah Palin's policy regarding an expanded program for the shooting of wolves from the sky in Alaska. In a video, which is shot in partnership with Washington-based Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund, Judd blasts the Alaska's governor for allowing Alaskans to run down and shoot wolves from the airplanes or helicopters and urges people to take an immediate action to stop Palin.

"When Sarah Palin came on the national scene last summer, few knew that she promotes the brutal aerial killing of wolves. Now, back in Alaska, Palin is again casting aside science and championing the slaughter of wildlife," Judd says in the video. She, moreover, claims Palin to have offered a $150 reward for the left foreleg of each killed wolf.

Another casting speculation for "New Moon" has been thrown out. Reporting for E!, Marc Malkin exposes that "90210" star AnnaLynne McCord has been considered by the filmmakers behind the "Twilight"sequel as the potential actress to take on the role of gorgeous-looking Heidi.

Malkin further reports that insiders have claimed the 21-year-old actress has auditioned for the role which has been described to "be more like a cameo". If the Eden Lord of "Nip/Tuck" indeed secured the part of Heidi in the sequel, she will join her "90210" co-star Kellan Lutz, who will reprise his role as Emmett. Both McCord's rep and Summit Entertainment have yet to give comments on the speculation.

Experiencing success with hit singles "Go!" and "Electropop", both off second studio LP "Electropop", Jupiter Rising are back with another album "The Quiet Hype". They plan to drop it on March 17 across U.S. and will be releasing "Falling Away" as the album's first single via digital retail on Tuesday, February 10. In the meantime, music video for the song has been released earlier in January and it was directed by Andrew Gura, who helms Snoop Dogg, Wyclef Jean, Kelly Rowland and Nas' music videos.

In an exclusive interview with AceShowbiz, Spencer Nezey and Jessie Payo open up about what their new music will sound. They also share on what their favorite songs in "The Quiet Hype" are, next single after "Falling Away", the possibility to branch out into another genre as well as plan on nationwide tour.

Before the official announcement is read this Sunday, the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" season 8, has been leaked partly. Allegedly, the ex-wife of Charlie Sheen, Denise Richards, will shake her body in competition with "Jackass" star Steve-O and country singer Jewel Kilcher.

Reporting Denise's casting scoop was Life & Style Weekly that claims the actress has been prepping herself by losing a few pounds and toning it up. "She's super excited and has lost a few pounds to tone up and get in shape," an insider told the magazine. "She's ready and thinks she can go all the way!"

Shedding her weight post giving birth to daughter, Honor Marie Warren, Jessica Alba says the process wasn't easy at all. "[The workouts] were horrible," she tells the March issue of Elle magazine. "I cried. And I haven't worked out since."

The actress and mother of one goes on to dish, "I wore a girdle. Eight weeks after my girlfriend had her baby, you could see her six-pack. She told me to put an elastic band around my waist - any kind of band or girdle works." However, "I didn't recover as fast as she did. I don't have a six-pack - that's just not my body at all," she adds.

Johnny Depp and Sean Penn have been reported to be considered to star in "The Three Stooges". According to Just Jared, In Touch Magazine has reported that the Farrelly brothers are looking forward to sign the two Hollywood big names as two of the Stooges for their feature film adaptation of the comedy act.

Quoting In Touch's insider of the matter, the gossip site claimed that Johnny could be up for the role of Moe and Sean is most likely be given the Larry character, adding further that the filmmaker brothers haven't got a clue of whom to play Curly. "They want Johnny to play Moe and Sean Penn will be Larry - they're still looking to cast Curly," the quotation from the insider read.

"America's Next Top Model" has invited Clay Aiken to be one of the guest judges in a future episode. Entertainment Weekly reported that the "American Idol" season 2 runner up will be involved in an acting challenge for the contestants.

Aiken for one thing, has submerged himself in the theater world last year. He played Sir Robin in Monty Python's "Spamalot" that opened at Shubert Theater in Spring 2008 and reprised the role in fall that year before winding it down last month.

Soccer stud David Beckham is igniting worldwide sensation yet again, stripping down to his underwear for Emporio Armani's spring campaign. There are two new ads of him modeling the brand's man undies which have been exposed all over the web.

As seen in the news pic, David is wearing a black Armani undies and exposing a tattoo etched on the left side of his body. His tattoo, according to JustJared, is in Chinese and reads, "Death and life have determined appointments, riches and honors depends upon heaven."

A music video in support of Rick Ross' single "Mafia Music" has been debuted. It features him performing the track in a dining room with a lot of food served on the table. It then moves on with him dressing in a black suit, holding a gun and firing at an unseen target.

"Mafia Music" is a song produced by The Inkredibles for "Deeper Than Rap", Rick Ross' third studio album which is due for U.S. release on April 7. The track disses 50 Cent and so puts fire on his beef with Fiddy.

Two brand new images of "Astro Boy" have been making their way out. Courtesy of Ain't It Cool News, the fresh photos display the young robot, Astro Boy, and his sworn enemy named Peacekeeper separately.

The picture of Astro Boy exhibits the boy-looking robot flying in between buildings in Metro City. Meanwhile, the Peacekeeper's image presents the baddie, who has the ability to absorb energy and powers of other robots, showing off his power.