February 27, 2009

Nicole Kidman has sparked speculation that she is pregnant with another baby after she was spotted sporting an apparent baby bump while attending the Japan premiere of her film "Australia." At the event, taking place in Tokyo on Thursday, February 26, the Aussie actress was photographed wearing a loose black dress that exposed a bit of an alleged bump.

Walking the red carpet alongside co-star Hugh Jackman, Nicole was snapped placing both of her hands on her stomach, a body language which was assumed by people as an indication that she indeed is pregnant. Should the report is proven true, the baby Nicole is carrying will be her second child with husband, country music singer Keith Urban.

"Street Fighter: The Legend of Chun-Li" is yet to be a blockbuster hit or a box office flop, but most of the cast have expressed their willingness to return for a sequel. In an interview asking about whether or not they will come back for a second movie, stars from Kristin Kreuk to Black Eyed Peas' Taboo were quick to give thumbs up for the sequel.

"I totally would love to go in there and work on some more skills," Kreuk, the actress who plays Chun-Li said of possible sequel. "I loved training; it was so much fun." Showing similar interest, Balrog's depicter Michael Clarke Duncan went straight saying, "Absolutely," adding that people want to see the same actor for a sequel. "Because once you see a movie with these characters, you don' t want to see any other actors but them playing those characters. It's kinda hard to switch it up and say 'Now it's gonna be this guy.'"

Beyonce Knowles will embark on a world tour dubbed "I Am..." to support her latest effort "I Am...Sasha Fierce". She has listed at least five Canadian tour dates, including the one held on March 26 at Rexall Place in Edmonton, Alberta.

After performing in Edmonton, Beyonce will head up to Saskatoon, Saskatchewan for another live show on March 27. The following day, the wife of rapper Jay-Z will sing at MTC Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Another take on "Supernatural" promo has been outed after the rerun on Thursday, February 26. In "Death Takes Holiday" Sam and Dean investigate a small town where people are cheating death. They discover the Reapers have gone missing so they turn to Pamela for help.

She sends them into the spiritual world to find answers and they come face to face with Alastair, who has been kidnapping all the Reapers in order to break another seal. Castiel, which is seen in the preview, will return in this episode.

Young country music singer Taylor Swift lends both her vocal and famous face for a public service announcement (PSA), promoting the importance of hearing. The PSA is made in partnership with Sound Matters, which is described in its official site as a starkey hearing foundation initiative.

"As a recording artist, it's pretty imperative that I have good hearing," Taylor says at the beginning of the PSA. "I need to hear every note clearly. Taking care of your hearing isn't hard, it just takes a little common sense. So, don't lose the music, listen responsibly - Sound matters."

"The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader" is moving full steam ahead with the tapping of Michael Petroni. The screenwriter has been picked up to pen the next installment of "Narnia" series and to take over Richard LaGravanese, who wrote the recent draft for the C.S. Lewis novel's adaptation.

Reportedly, Petroni was chosen for the job because Fox 2000 were impressed with his works for the studio, a rewrite of the Kevin Lima-directed "Afterlife" and of the Julia Roberts-starrer "Daniel Isn't Talking". Joining "Dawn Treader" team, he will be re-teamed with Mark Johnson for whom he adapted the Australian novel "The Long Green Shore".

There is a big reason why Dr. Carter is back in the "ER". Next week on the medical drama, the man who has saved many lives is now begging for life as he is attached to a dialysis machine. Called "What We Do", the fifth episode before season finale, airs March 5

Meanwhile, a camera crew interviews the staff at County General for a documentary on emergency medicine. Morris' cop girlfriend gets injured on the job and is rushed into the ER with gunshot wounds. Neela wonders why her relationship with Brenner lacks so much communication. Sam struggles to make amends with her mother (guest star Amy Madigan).

Rumor has it, staff who are working for Rihanna have been sworn by the singer's camp to keep their lips tightly sealed on the alleged attack Chris Brown did to her. The staff, including those who work at her record label, reportedly have been instructed not to answer questions from the media as well as from Rihanna's friends and family, OK! magazine claims.

Perceiving Rihanna's alleged altercation with estranged boyfriend Chris as very sensitive, "Rihanna's handlers are pulling out all the stops to make sure she's protected", OK! confirms further as being informed by sources close to the songbird. No words on what penalty the staff would get should they break the agreement.

"Put It On", Kat DeLuna's new song in which she joins forces with Lil Wayne has been disclosed. Featuring the use of Auto-Tune, it reportedly comes from her soon-to-be-released second studio effort "Inside Out".

Another song which teams up Kat DeLuna and Lil Wayne is a mid-tempo track called "Unstoppable". Released in January as the lead single off "Inside Out", it is also featured in comedy movie "Confessions of a Shopaholic".

"Hannah Montana: The Movie" will be different from its original TV series, "Hannah Montana". Discussing the matter with MTV News, one of the movie stars Mitchel Musso shared, "It has a lot more drama. There's a lot of sentimental things [in the script] that came from [Miley Cyrus'] heart and Billy Ray [Cyrus]'s heart, because that's where they live. They shot in all the areas they used to hang out in."

Exposing more about it when being interviewed on the red carpet for the world premiere of "Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience", the actor who plays Oliver pointed out, "It's a little bit more mature, but still very family friendly." He further explained the plot, saying "Miley doesn't want to be Hannah Montana. She wants to go back [home] and be her own thing, and falls in love with a boy there and doesn't want to leave."

During the third Tribal Councils of "Survivor" Tocantins edition, 49-year-old Jerry Sims was voted out of the Timbira clan. The fight to be the last one standing continues in the fourth episode where one of Timbira's castaways 'loses his head'. Taj meanwhile, is plotting the 'biggest upset' on Survivor history. Called 'The Strongest Man Alive', the episode airs March 5.

Consistently scoring high ratings in almost all demographics, "Survivor" has been renewed for a couple more seasons by CBS. The seasons are aimed for 2009-2010 broadcast. "I am happy to be able produce two more editions of survivor for our loyal fans," stated Survivor executive producer Mark Burnett. "Our show stands for high quality family entertainment and all of us on this team will continue to deliver on this promise."

A fresh song titled "Whipping My Hair" from Rihanna has hit the web. Reportedly produced by The-Dream and Christopher "Tricky" Stewart, the track is said to be listed either in the re-release version of her album "Good Girl Gone Bad" or in her upcoming fourth studio album.

Rihanna's "Good Girl Gone Bad" got a sale boost after her alleged altercation with Chris Brown emerged. The Timbaland-produced album, which was released in 2007, managed to sell another 25,000 copies.

Another "Friday the 13th" feature film is being developed by New Line and Platinum Dunes. The Hollywood Reporter's Risky Biz Blog reported that the new feature film project "is expected to be not a sequel so much as a follow-up" to the recently-released remake of the Sean S. Cunningham's 1980 classic horror.

"Jason Voorhees will be the villain, of course, the new picture is expected to use elements of the original franchise more as a jumping-off point than as a template," the trade wrote further, explaining on what the producers won't do with this new film. "The reason? The reboot drew from the first four pictures in the 'Friday' series, and producers are said not to be keen on the plot elements of the half-dozen movies that followed."

The long wait is shortened, Taylor Swift's episode in "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" is coming next week. On March 5, the country singer will portray a girl named Haley Jones who had formed a rather close bond with Nick while she was still alive. The preview of the episode is using Swift's song "You're Not Sorry" which is found in her second studio album "Fearless".

Presented in flashbacks, the episode follows the happenings of a seedy motel's inhabitants over the course of a year. The CSIs are called to a few too many cases to be coincidence and one CSI in particular finds himself becoming emotionally involved.

Offering further comment on the battery case involving estranged celebrity lovers Chris Brown and Rihanna, Bow Wow told MTV News on Wednesday, February 25 that Chris' arrest should not affect his singing career. He, furthermore, urged fans to understand the fact that though Chris is a music star, he is a human being who isn't perfect just like any other people.

"I just want people to know that as entertainers, our job is to entertain," Bow Wow argued. "We're not perfect. We put our pants on the same way everybody else puts their pants on."

TBS have released a sneak peek to "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" episode March 4. Janine's parents, Liz and Larry come to visit the new twins and as usual, they clash with everyone. Janine's relationship with her mother is soon tested.

Also, Malik and Alex agree to go out on a date. But when their parents insist that they need supervision, Calvin and Mercedes are enlisted as their chaperons. The episode airs at 10/9c before episode "The Fugitive".

While Tyler Perry reaps success with "Madea Goes to Jail", he couldn't hide the fact that he wants to see Madea dead. In an interview while promoting "Goes to Jail", the actor/filmmaker fessed up of his idea, stating "I would love to see Madea die a slow death in the next film," but quickly said that he will keep the character alive as long as people want to see her.

As for the reason for killing Madea, Perry uncovered that though Madea is fun to watch, doing her is "a nightmare". "(She's) a whole lot of fun to watch. But to do it is a nightmare," he explained. "It's all one suit that I'm zipped into, so it's all heavy. The hips are heavy. And the more I sweat, the heavier it gets. I see why women have back problems who have large breasts. Holding those things upright can be tough."

Britney Spears has released an official cover art for her song "If U Seek Amy". Having a tag read "BritneySpears IfUSeekAmy" being attached on it, the artwork features a close-up picture of the singer staring at something in the distance.

"If U Seek Amy" was announced as the third single off Britney's sixth major studio album "Circus" on January 7 after receiving 26% of total votes during a poll on her official website. It recently got a warning from the Parents Television Council (PTC) over its lyrics "If U Seek Amy", which sounds like "F*** Me" when sung quickly. Despite its controversy, the track peaked at number 61 on Billboard Pop 100 and sold more than 107,000 copies in the United States, according to Nielsen SoundScan.

A clip from "Franklyn" entitled "Relieved of Life" has been found. Less than a minute long, the snippet to the drama fantasy highlights on Ryan Phillippe's Preest while he ponders on what people will do when they are lost and on the crime and action for justice, revealing that he was about to kill a man who has robbed a young woman's life. The clip opens with a glimpse of Sam Riley's Milo and the aerial shot of Meanwhile City.

"Franklyn" is a split narrative set simultaneously in contemporary London and in a future metropolis ruled by religious fervor. It revolves around an intertwining story of four lost souls; Preest, a masked vigilante detective looking for his nemesis on the streets of Meanwhile City; Emilia, an art student whose suicidal art projects become increasingly deadly; Esser, a broken man in search for his out-of-control son amongst the rough streets of London's homeless; and Milo, a heartbroken thirty-something man desperately trying to find a way back to the purity of first love.

"Gossip Girl" is spinning its fortune this year. Apart from being stretched for a spin-off, the show is also taking order for the third season. And, in another dose of good news, the series about the Upper East Siders will welcome one of the biggest reunited acts this year to the show.

Posting on their official site, No Doubt announce that they will appear in an episode of "Gossip Girl" later this season to perform "Stand and Deliver", the song originally belonging to Adam and the Ants. The episode is May 11, which may as well be the one episode before the season finale. The second season is airing for 25 episodes, which if counted, will end on May 18.

Irish actor Jonathan Rhys-Meyers reportedly has checked into rehab in a bid to kick his alcohol addiction. The name of the facility where he's been treated isn't disclosed, but it has been claimed that he is attending a recovery center in England.

Per website Independent.ie, suspicions on Meyers checking into rehab arose following his absence from several awards events. Earlier this month, the actor skipped the Irish Film and Television Awards (IFTAs), where his acclaimed TV series "The Tudors" won a total of 10 awards. He, moreover, didn't attend the Oscar Wilde Awards, which is the annual celebration of the Irish in Hollywood, which was staged in Los Anegles just before the 81st Annual Academy Awards.

A brand new material called "The Game Ain't Ready" from hip-hop musical act Bone Thugs-N-Harmony has arrived. Confirmed to be included in their upcoming album "Uni5", the track has been available to stream on their MySpace and received heavy airplays from fans. It becomes their first single after one of the group's members Flesh-n-Bone was released from prison on July 13, 2008.

Bone Thugs-N-Harmony haven't shared any release date for "Uni5". Words are, they will work with powerhouse producers Scott Storch, who is currently working with Ciara in her new album "Fantasy Ride", and LT Hutton, the same man who made music for Tupac Shakur's 2006 record "Pac's Life".

An extended look into two of the horrible disasters to be seen in "Knowing" as well as how Nicolas Cage's John Koestler encrypted the encoded message has been released through three new clips from the drama thriller. Two of the clips, "Air Crash" and "Subway Part II", come in courtesy of Allocine, whereas "Numbers" is let out by Moviefone.

Serving as an extended sneak peek into the commercial plane crash scene, "Air Crash" gives more on what happens after the plane hits the ground with Koestler in a state of shock walking toward the burned ruins and trying to help the burned victims. "Subway Part II" also shows another extended scene. Continuing the "Derailed" clip, this snippet displays how far is the extend of destruction by the subway crash.

Although not yet given a title, the spin-off to "Gossip Girl" has found the possible leading actress. "Hairspray" star Brittany Snow is reportedly in talks to play the younger version of Lily van der Woodsen who is the focus of the story.

No rep has confirmed this casting news yet, but Star Magazine quotes a 'friend' of the actress who says, "Brittany is thrilled. She loves the original show and thinks the 1980's concept sets the spin-off apart from other series on television. She can't wait to wear all the fabulous outfits and really sink her teeth into the role."

Tom Brady and Gisele Bundchen have tied the knot in a Catholic ceremony which was begun at dusk on Thursday, February 26. The nuptials, taking place in Los Angeles, was "very small and intimate" and guests who attended the wedding mostly consisted of immediate family of the couple. Tom's son, John Edward, from his relationship with ex-girlfriend Bridget Moynahan was also in attendance, US Weekly exclusively reports.

Providing further details of the hush-hush nuptials, US Weekly writes Gisele, 28, dressed in a form-fitting ivory lace strapless gown with a trumpet skirt, scalloped edges, long train and a floor-length veil with attached handmade satin roses and attached satin headband, all of which were designed by Dolce & Gabbana. Her three dogs, meanwhile, wore matching floral lace collars that were also designed by Dolce & Gabbana. No immediate record on what Tom wore to the ceremony though.

Young Jeezy has premiered a music video for his single entitled "Circulate", which is taken from his album "The Recession". In the Terry Richardson-directed video, he is seen partying with several beautiful girls at New York's Hotel Plaza Athenee. He is also shown doing a live performance in a concert.

Jeezy has released "The Recession" across America since September 2, 2008. He made a collaboration with Trey Songz in "Takin' It There", teamed up with Kanye West in "Put On" and joined forces with Nas in "My President".

The dysfunctional family will be able to be seen a little bit longer. FOX have renewed the contract with the writers of "The Simpsons" for another two seasons. Additional 44 episodes are in order, bringing the show to a total of 493 episodes.

The voice cast had their contracts renewed recently for another two years. The deal between Gracie Films and FOX was also wrapped up on Wednesday, February 25.

Camilla Belle shows Joe Jonas her love for him by presenting him with a braided leather necklace to match the gold Panthera ring she wears. The gems that the alleged lovers wear are said to mark their support for H.E.L.P., an organization dedicated to bettering children's lives in Malawi, for which Camilla has been serving as its new celebrity spokesperson.

Sales of Camilla and Joe's matching jewels, which come from jewelry designer Lori Leavitt's Panthera Collection, will be used to benefit H.E.L.P., E! News claims. Leavitt's collections also include a line of bracelets, cuff links and keychains, which prices range from $298 to $2,050.

DreamWorks Pictures have released three brand new clips from forthcoming comedy "I Love You, Man". Two of them, "Speakerphone" and "Boat Race", are red band clips posted on the official site, while the other one is courtesy of MTV. All of the clips bring out the comedic parts of this John Hamburg's comedy.

The "Speakerphone" clip displays the scene when Rashida Jones's Zooey calls her girlfriends to tell them about her getting married to Paul Rudd's Peter Klaven and puts them on a speaker phone with Klaven listening. While discussing about her wedding plan, her friends switch the topic to her sex life with Klaven.

During an interview with radio personality Howard Stern on Wednesday, February 25, 50 Cent spoke up about his upcoming fourth studio album "Before I Self Destruct", noting that his effort will not be dropped until Eminem's highly-anticipated set "Relapse" makes its way out. "They should expect Em's album to come out first," so he said.

In further explanation, Fiddy shared that "Crack a Bottle", a song having Eminem, Dr. Dre and his own vocal on the lines, was originally crafted for his album. Fiddy stated, "'Crack a Bottle' ... that song actually was recorded for my album, and it may make it to Em's record because his album's coming first. We might just record something new."

The live result show is read for the next three contestants to advance to the Top 12 of "American Idol" this season. Ryan Seacrest announced that 25 million of votes were cast last night but before he can read out who got the most, montage of the performances are shown in flashes. Next is the group performance of Ne-Yo's "Closer".

Allison Iraheta, the red-hair who impressed the judges with her rendition of Heart's "Alone", is called first. Jesse Langseth and Matt Breitzke are called in also to join Allison and Ryan said one of them will move on to the next round. Matt and Jesse go home, Allison Iraheta secures the spot and takes the stage again to sing her song.

Living near country music star Keith Urban and his actress wife Nicole Kidman in Nashville, Taylor Swift expresses her impression of the celebrity couple, praising the two as the "most down to earth" people in entertainment industry. "Nicole Kidman will hug you and look you in the eye and you can tell she's so engaged in the conversation and listening to you," the young singer has been quoted as saying.

As for Keith, he "will come up to you and talk to you," Taylor says further. He's "such a sweet, sweet person, it's like he has no idea what a superstar he is, it's like no one's told him," she adds.

Rumor has it, Drew Barrymore is one of the potential candidates for directing "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse". The speculation has been chucked in by Entertainment Weekly when reporting that Summit Entertainment are looking forward to secure a director for the third installment of the "Twilight" saga.

"As Summit Entertainment looks to lock in a director for the third installment of the Twilight series, Eclipse, the company is talking to a select group of directors - including actress-turned-helmer Drew Barrymore," so wrote the trade. Despite the speculation, neither the studio nor the representatives for the 34-year-old actress have come up with a response.

A music video aimed to support "Can't Stop Me", Jadakiss' single from forthcoming album "The Last Kiss", has been debuted. Starting with a capture of people performing dragon and lion dance, it continues with Jadakiss rapping on the street with a gang of friends.

Coming from the production hands of The Neptunes and Swizz Beatz among others, "The Last Kiss" will be released in U.S. market on March 10. It lists the likes of Young Jeezy, Pharrell Williams, Jazmine Sullivan, Ne-Yo and Faith Evans as featured guests.

Barbadian songstress Rihanna has resurfaced, being photographed soaking up the sun on the beach in Punta Mita, Mexico this weekend. Some photos of her, which reportedly were taken on Saturday, February 21, have been published in the Thursday, February 26 edition of New York Daily News and one of the pics, showing Rihanna donning white bikini, is quick to make its round all over the web.

Meanwhile, Star magazine reports in a post on its site that Rihanna arrived in Puerto Vallarta on Thursday night, February 19 and drove 30 miles with the companion of her three friends, assistant and a bodyguard to an exclusive, plush private house located in the remote fishing village of Punta Mita. She then celebrated her 21st birthday there.