February 11, 2009

"Bad Girl", which was previously leaked as Rihanna's new song, has also been recorded by The Pussycat Dolls, and the audio stream for the PCD's version has been available to stream. In Rihanna's version, the track features Chris Brown, while in PCD's version, it mostly contains Nicole Scherzinger's vocals.

"Bad Girl" comes from the production hands of Pollow Da Don, who is best known for his works for Nas and Usher. The track is confirmed to serve as the soundtrack of "Confessions of a Shopaholic", the comedy movie which is due for U.S. release on February 13.

The cameo appearance of Storm has been cut off from "X-Men Origins: Wolverine". In an interview with Widescreen Vision, producer Lauren Shuler Donner revealed that though the weather-controlling mutant is actually planned to have screen time in form of her younger version, her part has to be left out from the film.

"She was a little part of the movie, she is no longer in it," Donner explained. "But she was in a village where they visited - the movie [has been] edited and that particular character did not make that scene." Despite the producer's remark on the cameo, Hit Fix reported that there is a strong chance the Storm scene has made it back into the film due to last-minute changes done by director Gavin Hood.

Nickelodeon's actress Emma Roberts declares she is very "excited" to be booked as the new celebrity endorser of Neutrogena. Representing the cosmetic brand, she follows in the footsteps of Jennifer Garner, Vanessa Hudgens, Hayden Panettiere, and Natascha McElhone, all of whom have also been tapped as the faces of Neutrogena.

"To be a part of a brand that I have always loved and believed in is a once in a lifetime opportunity," Emma is quoted by People as saying. "It's important to me to be associated with Neutrogena because they instill confidence and beauty in young women."

"Fringe" wraps it up with shocking truths on Tuesday, February 10. Mr. Jones escaped through blown hospital wall, Olivia was revealed as a potential experiment for a drug as a child and Walter Bishop turns out to be the author of ZFT manuscript.

The show will not return on screen for another month. It takes a long hiatus to prepare for its seven remaining episodes. The first one that airs in April will reportedly be called "Inner Child" and it will be followed by six others simultaneously.

"X-Men: First Class" could be leaving the Dark Phoenix storyline untouched. While being careful not to unravel details of the movie's plot, the feature film project's writer Josh Schwartz suggested on the possibility during an interview with MTV News at New York Comic Con.

Talking about the matter, the creator of "Gossip Girl" and "Chuck" first explained that he thinks "The 'Dark Phoenix' storyline is probably the high point of the comics' storytelling." However, he quickly noted, "But they did that. So we'll find more fertile soil somewhere else."

Rick Ross' beef with fellow rapper 50 Cent continues as he reveals to call his upcoming mixtape "Before I Self Destruct", the same title carried by Fiddy's new album. As if trying to challenge Fiddy, he also plans to bring out the mixtape before Fiddy's record is dropped to market.

Commenting on the war between the two rap moguls, Island Def Jam Chairman L.A. Reid denies the rumor, which claims that he endorses their beef. "I love Rick Ross," he shares. "I consider 50 a friend. I don't encourage anything that represents ignorance and nonsense."

Chris Brown's alleged attack on Rihanna over the weekend has drawn various responses from fellow celebrities, one of whom is Kanye West who branded the incident that has dominated major media headlines for days as "so devastating." In an interview with Ryan Seacrest's KIIS FM radio show on Tuesday morning, February 10, he said, "I don't want to speak too much on it, but I was completely devastated by the concept of what I heard."

Sympathetic towards his former tour mate Rihanna, Kanye told Ryan, "I would do any and everything to help her in any situation." He revealed, "[Rihanna] has the potential to be, you know, the greatest artist of all time and, in that sense, I feel like [she is] my baby sis."

Teaser trailer for "Inglourious Basterds" has made its way out via Entertainment Tonight (ET). The one-minute sneak peek into the Quentin Tarantino's ensemble war film teases even more footage than the earlier released footage also from ET, giving out details and scenes of the action drama movie for The Weinstein Company.

Through the teaser, which bootleg version has been found, several cast members other than Brad Pitt have been exposed. While the video highlights on Lieutenant Aldo Raine introducing himself to a group of Jewish soldiers as he explains what he intents to do, glimpse of Samm Levine and B.J. Novak as PFC Hirschberg and PFC Utivich respectively is captured.

Gibbs and DiNozzo reverse roles after a murder leads to one of Tony's old investigations being re-opened in the next "NCIS: Naval Criminal Investigative Service". The episode called "Bounce" will air on February 17.

The episode will feature a song by KMFDM called "Love Is Like" which is taken from "NCIS: The Official Soundtrack" album. The 2-disc compilation of tracks was released on February 10, containing 22 tracks that are used in the sixth season, from famous musicians as well as from the show's cast.

Robin Thicke has debuted a music video aimed to promote his single entitled "Dreamworld". In the just-premiered video, he is captured walking down a deserted area singing the song by himself. At some point, he is seen sitting behind a piano, strumming some riffs while several couples are taking over the dance floor.

"Dreamworld" is a ballad song where Robin expresses one's hope and love, singing, "I would be you/You would be me/We would be one/We would be just fine." The track appears in his 2008 studio album "Something Else".

Rihanna is confirmed to have canceled her live concerts in Asia, including the one held in Malaysia as Los Angeles police continue their investigation over Chris Brown's alleged attack on a woman, who is widely believed as the pop songstress. Stepping forward to give the announcement on that matter are concert promoters for the shows themselves.

Stating that makeup date for the Malaysian gig is expected to be announced in two weeks, Razman Razali, managing director for Malaysian show organizer Pineapple Concerts, says, "In light of recent events involving Rihanna, [William Morris Agency] will confirm within two weeks from now on a replacement date to be mutually agreed." He then adds, "We sincerely regret this unavoidable shift in schedule and apologize to the fans for any inconvenience caused."

Leaving all the jibes concerning her fuller figure behind, Jessica Simpson is invading the world of fashion, designing a new line of dresses for women of all shapes. The line is an addition to her already-existing shoe and accessories line.

"I want to create clothes that flatter every figure. I know how a dress can make you feel so frumpy. I promise mine won't," so the actress-singer has been quoted as telling the March issue of In Style magazine about her soon-to-be-launched clothing line. "If my clothing and accessories make you feel great and let you walk proud and tall - in big, big platform shoes - then I'm happy."

"Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" has not yet been screened in theaters, but the idea of a third "Transformers" movie has been thrown in. In an interview with Collider during his appearance at the premiere of "Friday the 13th", director Michael Bay revealed that he could see himself doing a third movie for the "Transformers" franchise.

Although noting the possibility of him taking on another "Transformers" movie, Bay insisted that before that happens, he would love to "take a year off no matter what". On the occasion, he also took time to share more on "Revenge of the Fallen", confirming that some of the scenes were filmed in IMAX.

It's all about speed and sex when "90210" returns on March 31. In "The Bad & The Trusted", Dixon and Silver go on with their night of splendor while Annie spends a drunken evening under the stars with fellow thespian Max.

Naomi is lured to the dark side when she hangs out with handsome bad boy Liam whom she met at the bar of her hotel. Taken for a need for speed, Naomi is captivated by its intensity. Matt Lanter guest stars as Liam, who has been described as the Dylan McKay of the "Beverly Hills 90210" spin-off.

New materials in Kelly Clarkson's upcoming studio album "All I Ever Wanted" have been unveiled through the effort's newly-outed official tracklisting. Fourteen new tracks, including a title track, are confirmed to be listed in the album.

Kelly will release the fourth major studio record on March 10 across America. Beside working with OneRepublic's frontman Ryan Tedder, she also teams up with producers Howard Benson and duo Max Martin and Lukasz "Dr. Luke" Gottwald.

The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television (ACCT) have announced the nominees for the 29th Annual Genie Awards. Leading the pack for the awards honoring the best in Canadian film was "The Necessities of Life". The movie about an Inuit hunter stranded in a Quebec hospital collected eight gongs, including best picture, best director for Benoit Pilon and best original screenplay for Bernard Emond.

In the category of best pictures, Pilon's film will be up against "Amal", "Normal", "Passchendaele" and "Everything Is Fine". Meanwhile, for the best original screenplay title, it placed Bernard Emond in competition with Deepa Mehta of "Heaven on Earth", Travis McDonald of "Normal", Randall Cole of "Real Time" and Guillaume Vigneault of "Everything Is Fine".

Giving update on Rihanna's latest condition following an alleged attack by her boyfriend Chris Brown is her grandmother, Clara Brathwaite, who told Barbadian newspaper Daily Nation on Monday, February 9 that the "Umbrella" hitmaker currently is in good condition. "I don't want people to worry. Rihanna is fine and she is doing well," Clara confirmed.

Clara, moreover, also slammed the mounting reports claiming Rihanna endured a broken nose during the much reported argument with Chris, taking place in L.A.'s Hancock Park neighborhood late last week. Clara, nevertheless, didn't provide details on Rihanna's physics.

Showtime is gearing up for the second season of its hit comedy series, "United States of Tara", it has been announced. There are 12 new episodes planned and shooting is slated to be begun this summer.

"This is a perfect fit for our premium brand and we're thrilled that critics and audiences have responded to this groundbreaking show so well," Robert Greenblatt, Showtime's entertainment chief, said in a statement when explaining on the reason that prompted the renewal of the series. "I look forward to many more alternate personalities emerging from this unique series."

"The Bachelor" returns Monday, February 16 with a vacation to New Zealand. Post the departure of Naomi from the competition, the three remaining girls will go on one-on-one dates with bachelor Jason Mesnick and one of them has been highlighted through a sneak peek video.

Molly will do a bungee jumping together with Jason. She admits that she is not scared of heights but is terrified at the idea of doing the extreme sport.

Despite previous announcement saying that "Ugly Betty" is going on hiatus, ABC reportedly reveal their plan to renew the fourth season of the TV series starring America Ferrera. Spilling the beans to public is Entertainment Weekly, which unfortunately has no further details on how the TV series will get its renewal.

Beside planning to renew the fourth season of "Ugly Betty", ABC have also reportedly approved the filming of another season for "Grey's Anatomy", "Desperate Housewives", "Brothers & Sisters", "Extreme Makeover Home Edition", "America's Funniest Home Videos" and "The Bachelor". However, the net "is not ready to announce any pick-ups at this point," the network's publicist says.

The latest trailer for the highly-anticipated "Star Trek" will be debuted in theaters in early March. Making the announcement on Tuesday, February 10, was Paramount Pictures which claimed that they have planned to screen the trailer in theaters on March 6 attached to another much-awaited movie "Watchmen".

Noting that the new trailer for the sci-fi film will feature brand new footage which cannot be found in the previously-released trailer and Super Bowl's spot, it will be made available in HD online via Apple Trailers on March 9, three days following the theatrical debut. Thereafter, the trailer will be put on the official site.

While the family and the hospital staff are keeping mum on the nature of Usher's wife Tameka Foster's complications from plastic surgery, the Agence France-Presse (AFP) has obtained more details on her condition as being reported by Brazilian news website G1. The site claimed Tameka, who mothers Usher's two sons, was rushed to the Sirio-Libanes Hospital's intensive care unit in Sao Paulo last Friday, February 6 after having a medical emergency during a liposuction operation.

Tameka was described to have suffered "cardiac and respiratory arrest" by the time she was anesthetized for the cosmetic surgery. G1 claimed further that Tameka had been put into an induced coma for 24 hours, but she has since recovered.

A couple days before "The International" opens wide, the first six minutes of the espionage film has been made available to view. Courtesy of MSN, the video focuses on Clive Owen's Louis Salinger and Ian Burfield's Thomas Schumer as they try to get information over the illegal activities done by International Bank of Business and Credit.

The thriller begins with a close-up shot of Salinger who despite the rain stays vigilant on watching the parked car in front of Berlin's Central Station. Inside the car, Thomas Schumer is seen talking to who seems to be an informer. Pressing to get his evidence, he arranges for another meeting with the man behind the wheel before getting out of the car.

The third round of "American Idol" brought more tears and laughters for the contestants as 72 singers performed and some are cut. The Tuesday, February 10 episode witnessed the axing of Jason Castro's baby brother Michael as well as several others including Leneshe Young, India Morrison and Kaylan Loyd.

This round is when the contestants appear before the judges, backed with a full live band. Some of the songs delivered are Plain White T's "Hey There Delilah", Cher's "Believe", Alicia Keys' "If I Ain't Got You" and Jordin Sparks' "Tattoo". Leneshe in particular delivered Sara Bareilles' "Love Song" and Kaylan got stopped by Simon mid her song.

After leaving Geffen/Intercope Records, Snoop Dogg finds a new home in MTV and agrees to release his new album "Malice in Wonderland" through the network company. "When [MTV Networks Music/ Films/ Logo Groups President] Van Toffler and I sat down boss to boss, a global quintuple threat takeover was masterminded," Snoop says in a statement.

Snoop's next installment will line up musical guests such as Dr. Dre, Pharrell Williams and Lalo Schifrin. "We're in the process of trying to help him [Dr. Dre] with the 'Detox' record and working on mine at the same time," so he confirms to Billboard.

Paris Hilton has become the latest addition to the many female fans of movie hottie Robert Pattinson, publicly telling reporters at Cash Money Records' Lil Wayne party, "He's fabulous!" Falling head over heels for the British actor, Paris opened up, "I just saw Twilight last night for the first time, and I have to say that I think Rob is a beautiful man and an amazing actor."

"Now I understand all the hype," the celebrity-socialite explained. "I just didn't get it before, but now it all makes sense. I really enjoyed the movie and loved watching Rob in it."

The 59th Berlin International Film Festival has been kicked off and with it comes a promo trailer for "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee". Shown at the festival, the preview of the drama movie, which narration is in Italian, displays the main character, Pippa Lee, in her present and past days as being portrayed by Robin Wright Penn and Blake Lively respectively.

A drama film written and directed by Rebecca Miller, "The Private Lives of Pippa Lee" centers on Pippa Lee's present and past. When she finds out that her husband falls for a younger woman, 50-year-old Pippa, who is addicted to methamphetamine, indulges herself in an array of erotic adventures while heading toward a quiet nervous breakdown.

The meltdown in Chris Brown's product-endorsing career continues as he has been dropped as the celebrity face of "Got Milk?" ad campaign. His "Got Milk?" ad campaign is coming to an end this week and that would mark the end of his partnership with the project.

"The Milk Mustache campaign is taking the allegations against Chris Brown very seriously," a representative for "Got Milk?" has confirmed. "We are very proud and protective of the image of the Milk Mustache campaign and the responsible message it sends to teens. Mr. Brown's ad was launched last fall and is scheduled to end this week."

Jennifer Hudson's upcoming music video for her single "If This Isn't Love" has been available to peek through a newly-found behind-the-scenes footage. In the video, she said, "We groove a little bit. ... It's very different. It's very exciting. Diane [Martel] is amazing. I think it'll be something different in it."

Jennifer Hudson walked away with a trophy at 2009 Grammy Awards. Her self-titled debut effort was honored as Best R&B Album, beating down Eric Benet's "Love & Life", Boyz II Men's "Motown: A Journey Through Hitsville USA", Al Green's "Lay It Down" and Raphael Saadiq's "The Way I See It".

The exit of Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight from "Grey's Anatomy" has been the case of 'are they or aren't they', and the latest report is weighing on 'they are'. Both actors who play major roles in the show will take off their uniforms, as confirmed by one of their co-stars.

During a February 7 luncheon at the NAACP Image Awards in Beverly Hills, James Pickens Jr. who is playing Dr. Richard Webber spilled that Heigl is leaving for good. "Yes, she is," he answered to the burning question. "Wherever Katherine goes, I wish her nothing but the best." Allegedly the reason Heigl makes her way out is to move on "to the next chapter".

Rihanna is said to be very cooperative with the authorities who are conducting investigation against her boyfriend Chris Brown for alleged domestic violence felony battery, stemming from a heated argument which occurred on February 8. The Barbadian singer is providing more evidence concerning the incident, reportedly telling police that Chris choked her, causing her to lose her consciousness. Worse, he even threatened to kill her.

Citing an unnamed source close to the investigation, E! News reports the celebrity lovers got involved in an argument shortly after leaving Clive Davis' pre-Grammy party on late Saturday, February 7. Things went worse after Chris pulled his silver Lamborghini to the side of a street in L.A.'s Hancock Park neighborhood, during when Rihanna grabbed the car's keys and tossed them out the window, leading Chris to get mad.

John Mayer has reportedly written a special song to be given to his girlfriend Jennifer Aniston on her birthday party on February 11. Confirming the news is the winner of "Australian Idol" season one, Guy Sebastian, via a twitter post.

"Had to stop recording cause Mayer wanted to borrow his band back to record a song for Jennifer in the studio... All the girls go...awwwwww," so Guy wrote. Without explaining further, a source also told People that "he did write a special song just for her for her birthday."

A brief look into "Inglourious Basterds" trailer has been provided by Entertainment Tonight (ET). While the trailer itself is promised to be released via the daily TV entertainment news show on Wednesday, February 11, the 25-minute sneak preview has teased many first look footage from the film.

Most of the footage shown by ET on the preview are focused on revealing Brad Pitt as Lieutenant Aldo Raine as he introduces himself to the group of soldiers he assembles, and one, in particular, exhibits the scene where Pitt is asking for Nazi's scalps from his crew. The snippet gives out many explosive and action-packed footage taken from the trailer as well.

A music video supporting The-Dream's track "Rockin' That Thang", which is explicitly titled "Rockin' That S***", has been released. Directed by Ray Kay, the video mainly captures his performance with several sexy women dancing behind him.

Produced by Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, "Rockin' That Thang" is the second single off The-Dream's sophomore studio album "Love vs. Money". The T. Nash-written song has been released for digital purchase since December 9, 2008.