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Less than two weeks after the unveiling of his new starring vehicle, "The Darjeeling Limited", Owen Wilson has quickly made a follow-up about the ones to play his two brothers in the project. The funnyman has recently revealed to Australian newspaper, The Herald Sun, that they surprisingly are Adrien Brody and the film's co-writer, Jason Schwartzman, thereby making the main cast fixed for sure.

For Brody, this picture will mark his first collaboration with Wilson while the second for Schwartzman as the two previously appeared together in "Rushmore" (1998). The movie itself is planned to be shot in India under the direction of Wes Anderson, a longtime friend of Wilson.

Will Ferrell really takes full speed in driving his vehicle this time. Feeding off favorable review for delivering good laughs, his latest flick of "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby" satisfyingly scored an estimated opening weekend gross of $47 million to race to the top spot on box-office for sure. The amount turns out to be far beyond what its major challenger, "Barnyard", has collected as the animation feature merely managed to garner $16 million to secure the second place in the list.

Right behind this Paramount's wise-cracking animal 'toon, "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" still did well with $11 million followed by last-week's champion, "Miami Vice", which had to go down to the fourth position after only adding another $9.7 million during the weekend. Lionsgate's horror movie "The Descent" came next after gaining $8.8 million, lapping "John Tucker Must Die" whose sixth-place feedbag was filled with $6.05 million.

Due to a problem with the stage, which was found to be unsafe for use, the two concerts of David Gilmour in Venice, Italy had to be postponed.

Gilmour, the legendary Pink Floyd guitarist, was scheduled to perform in St. Mark's Square Friday and Saturday August 4th and 5th. However, the gigs were cancelled soon as a stage problem was discovered before a sound check on Friday night.

British young musician and singer Katie Melua reveals her heart break on an upcoming single, which title "It's Only Pain", obviously reveals what she's feeling inside.

The singer dated The Kooks' frontman, Luke Pritchard, for four years. The pair is also said to have discussed marriage. It's sad to say, however, that they unfortunately have to split.

Singer-actress Jessica Simpson comes with bra idea. The sexy beauty first finds it hard "to find bras that she likes so she's decided to make her own." A friend of the star said.

As of Jess, she once confessed how much she loves her breasts. She says "I have amazing boobs. They're just perfect. At school, my boobs were bigger than all my friends and I was afraid to show them. Now, I feel they make my outfits look better. They're like an accessory."

Finland rock group H.I.M. is teaming up with Northern Californian alt-metal group Papa Roach for an 11-date road trip, so MTV.com reported just now.

Both music acts are slated to kick off the tour October 18 in Lowell, Massachusetts, with dates scheduled through October 31 in Universal City, California.

Beyonce Knowles has been all over the news lately. What's new form her is that she reportedly to be on the December cover of Vogue magazine, thanks to her fabulous and skinny looks.

The singer has done quite good so far, marking her comeback to music scene with her second solo album "B'Day", on stores September 5th, while having one of its tracks featured on the soundtrack for drama musical "Dreamgirls".

Paris Hilton comes forward with her self-defense concerning her sex life. The socialite apparently wants to set the record straight and thus, in an interview for the September issue of British GQ, vowed not to have sex. Wow.

All in all, Paris has sworn off sex for a year, that's hot anyway. Could she? Let's see what the future brings.

The now crowned "American Idol" Taylor Hicks is enjoying his becoming on the peak of his career. The man has everything, from the Idol title to hit single "Do I Make You Proud". But that's not all.

As for now on Hicks has another project to accomplish, a memoir. He reportedly has inked deal with Random House's Crown publishers, worth an estimated $750,000, to pen his memoir, titled "Heart Full of Soul."

In efforts to fulfill its ambition to deliver at leas a dozen films annually for worldwide distribution, Peace Arch Entertainment Group Inc. has announced its intention to develop two new films entitled "The Mad" and "Bottom Feeder" through its Archetype Films division, making a total of 11 announced projects from the company to date.

Taking a horror-thriller genre, "The Mad" centers on a doctor and his teenage daughter who are terrorized by flesh eating zombies at a truck stop. Billy Zane has been billed to star with John Kalangis at helm. Kevin Hennelly will write the scripts while Jonathan Dueck is set to produce.

Jesse McCartney is more than ready to hit hard the industry, again, as he has had a new single "Right Where You Want Me" in hand. Set to mark the launching of the single, the singer has been tapped to perform on an invite-only AOL show at Webster Theater on August 15th.

And subsequent to that, McCartney will have his sophomore album of the same name hit stores September 19th later this year.

Completing its cast list, "The Mutant Chronicles" has added one more star to join the line-up and the lucky person turns out to be Pras Michel, the member of popular R&B/hip-hop group The Fugees, The Hollywood Reporter has revealed.

Though known more as a music artist, Michel is no stranger in the acting world as he previously has appeared in a number of films, including "Mystery Men" (1999) also "Careful What You Wish For" (2004). As for "Mutant", the guy will reportedly portray a captain of a ship who is involved in a battle between humans and an army of NecroMutants in the 23rd century.

Pamela Anderson "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" on LA's KIIS-FM on Friday August 4th, 2006. There on the chit-chat, the busty blonde revealed details on her wedding to hubby Kid Rock.

First, the actress said it was her good friend, photographer/director David LaChapelle, who walked her down the aisle. Then she spilled further that despite the heavy reports saying she would have several more marriage ceremonies, there would be only one more ceremony - in Malibu.

Aside from her shaking marriage, Carmen Electra's career keeps rocketing even higher than ever. The actress, who has his divorce with Dave Navarro in process, has signed on to be the spokesperson for NV(TM), the world's first beauty-enhancing, weight loss pill.

"We are thrilled to have Carmen Electra as the new face of NV(TM)," said Brad Woodgate, CEO of NV(TM). "Her toned physique, glamorous beauty and infectious spirit resonate with our customers and make her a natural fit for NV(TM)."

Hollywood funnyman Jack Black has more than comedy project. The actor has been slated to star in the hit musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" in a special performance, takes place at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre in Los Angeles on August 13 later this year.

As of Black, he is set to play the role of King Herod, while Ted Neely, Barry Dennen and Yvonne Elliman, who were cast members in the original movie, will play Jesus Christ himself, Pontius Pilate and Mary Magdalene. In addition to those, dance legend Ben Vereen will star in as well, playing the role of Judas Iscariot.