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Star Studded Extravaganza at 'Notorious' New York Premiere
8 January 2009 12:43 AM, PST
Nearly a week to "Notorious" theatrical release in the U.S., Fox Searchlight Pictures premiered the drama biopic in New York City. Taking place at AMC Lincoln Square on Wednesday, January 7, the special screening event was a star-studded extravaganza with the coming in of many Hollywood celebrities, including many A-list hip-hop artists.
Joining the celebration on the evening were some of the film's cast, Jamal Woolard, Angela Bassett, Antonique Smith, Anthony Mackie, Derek Luke, Dennis L.A. White and Naturi Naughton. Director George Tillman Jr., executive producer Sean "P. Diddy" Combs and producer Voletta Wallace, who is also the mother of late rapper Notorious B.I.G., were spotted attending the premiere as well.
In addition to those celebrities, R 'n' B stars seen at the premiere included Beyonce Knowles, Jay-z, Cassie, Ciara, Faith Evans, Ice-t, Ja Rule, Lil Mama, Mary J. Blige, Q-Tip, Fabolous and Busta Rhymes. Nascar driver Jeff Gordon and
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Preview of 'Two and a Half Men' 6.12 and 'Worst Week' 1.12
8 January 2009 12:37 AM, PST
"Two and a Half Men" returns on TV January 12 with an episode called "Thank God for Scoliosis". And right after that "Worst Week" continues the Monday night slot on CBS with "The Article". The comedy begins at 9/8c.
In the upcoming episode of "Two and a Half Men", Charlie and Jake will go after one girl, a waitress whose affections become a competition between the two. Meanwhile, Alan fights sexual tension with his receptionist. In "Worst Week", Sam accidentally sees Angela in the gynecologist's office and he tries to cope with it by writing his feelings down, which eventually end up in the wrong hands.
"Two and a Half Men" just won a People's Choice Award on Wednesday, January 7 for the category of Favorite TV Comedy. Charlie Sheen however, lost to Hugh Laurie of "House M.D." in winning the Favorite Male TV Star.
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Aussie Music Star Ben Lee Wed Actress Ione Skye, Details and Pic Unveiled
8 January 2009 12:31 AM, PST
Australian musician and actor Ben Lee has married actress Ione Skye in a traditional Hindu ceremony outside of the town of Chennai in India, his representative confirms to Life and Style. The nuptials, taking place on December 29, 2008, is the first for Ben and the second for Ione as she was previously married to Beastie Boys' Adam Horovitz.
Prior to dating Ione, Ben dated Claire Danes for several years. He and Ione got engaged on January 11 last year. According to Life and Style, he proposed to her "after taking a trip to India and consulting their guru, Sakthi Narayani Amma." The publication is told by an insider, "Ben flew to India to ask the guru if marrying Ione was the right thing. And he got the thumbs up!"
Ben and Ione's wedding "was beautiful!" the insider claims. "Lots of bright colors and chanting! Ione didn't want a traditional wedding. She
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Video Premiere: will.i.am's 'She's a Star'
8 January 2009 12:30 AM, PST
A music video aimed to promote will.i.am's track "She's a Star" has hit the web. Filmed in black-and-white scenes, it mainly highlights the Black Eyed Peas' member when he goes for a walk along the beach.
"She's a Star" is a song worked on by powerhouse producer Polow Da Don. It appears in will.i.am's second solo studio album "Songs About Girls", the 2007 record which lines up Snoop Dogg and Cheryl Cole of Girls Aloud as its featured guests.
Most recently, will.i.am has been listed as one of the nominations recipients at 40th Naacp Image Awards. His post-election single "Yes We Can" is among the contenders for "Outstanding Song", competing with John Legend's "Greenlight", Beyonce Knowles' "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)", Jennifer Hudson's "Spotlight" and Alicia Keys' "Superwoman".
will.i.am's "She's a Star" music video:
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Rep Denies Cindy Crawford Bans Daughter From Watching 'Hannah Montana'
7 January 2009 11:58 PM, PST
A representative for Cindy Crawford has put to rest rumors on the street claiming the supermodel bans her daughter, Kaya Jordan Gerber, from watching Disney hit TV series "Hannah Montana". In a confirmation issued to MTV News, the representative insists that despite reports to the contrary Cindy "is a fan of 'Hannah Montana,' and she has taken her daughter to multiple shows."
On Tuesday, January 6, reports circulated all over the net, claiming Cindy bans her daughter from watching "Hannah Montana" because it teaches her "to be sassy." She was quoted as saying, "I love Hannah Montana, but she (daughter) learns to be sassy from that show. I'll say to her, 'I don't let anyone talk to me like that. I'll certainly not take it from a seven year old in my own house.'"
However, Cindy's representative tells MTV News, "the statement was untrue and that Crawford has no issue with the show.
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International Trailer for Wayans' Comedy 'Dance Flick'
7 January 2009 11:03 PM, PST
An outrageous international trailer of "Dance Flick" has arrived. Bringing in new footage from the new comedy movie from the Wayans' brothers, the video footage starts off with a dance battle, which ends with Essence Atkins' Charity giving birth to her talented baby on the dance floor. The new trailer also previews very pregnant impersonation of Juno, making a cameo on the movie.
Spoofing many dance movies from classic "Flashdance" to recent hits "Step Up" and "You Got Served", "Dance Flick" revolves around a beautiful young woman, Megan White, and a young street dancer, Thomas Uncles. After her mother dies, White finds herself on a series of misadventures when she moves to the mean streets of the inner-city, where she meets Uncles who share similar interest with her, dancing.
Originally set for February 6 release, this parody movie directed by Damien Wayans won't see the big screen in the U.
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Rascal Flatts' New Album Gets Release Date
7 January 2009 11:01 PM, PST
Rascal Flatts have announced that their upcoming sixth studio album "Unstoppable" will be dropped on April 7. Confirming the news during the ceremony of People's Choice Awards, the threesome has also invited fans to design a cover art for their soon-to-be-released LP.
"It only makes sense to have our fans design and decide the cover of our new CD since they are the ones who make it possible every day for us to make new music and tour," lead vocalist Gary LeVox says. "We've got a creative and loyal group of fans and are very excited to see the designs they come back with."
Those who want to participate can submit their artwork on pcaVote.com before the contest runs off on January 22. Three finalists will be selected on January 25 and a winner will be announced later on February 12.
Beside hosting a contest for Rascal Flatts, pcaVote.com also becomes a
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'30 Rock' Dominates TV Nominees of 2009 Writers Guild Awards
7 January 2009 10:43 PM, PST
Writers Guild of America have selected some writer names and several TV series to be put under the contenders of their 2009 awards event. Nominees of WGA Awards were announced on Wednesday, January 7 and the TV list is crowded by "30 Rock" and "Breaking Bad".
NBC's "30 Rock" earns four nominations including one for Comedy Series and three for Episodic Comedy. Tina Fey who plays Liz Lemon in the series, earns a nod in the ensemble and solo for episode "Cooter". AMC's "Breaking Bad" meanwhile, pockets 3 nods in 2 categories, namely New Series and Episodic Drama.
The ceremony to hand out the prizes will be held on February 7 at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Hotel, Los Angeles. Other fields in the TV world which are recognized are Documentary, News, Children's Episodic and Specials, Comedy/Variety Series and Animation among others, which nominees can be viewed on WGA.org.
Dramatic Series:
"Dexter", Showtime
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Sarah Jessica Parker Leaves Matthew Broderick Over Infidelity Reports
7 January 2009 10:40 PM, PST
Sarah Jessica Parker has left the home she shares with husband Matthew Broderick as rumors are mounting the actor has cheated on her with a younger woman. "Sarah Jessica Moving Out!" Star magazine writes on the cover of its January 19 issue, already on newsstands. "His cheating & lies, her new apartment, son James Wilke caught in the middle."
In further report, Star claims Sarah has begun house hunting in New York City all by herself. "The time has come when she realizes it just isn't worth it. Sarah Jessica is determined to get her own place and bring down the curtain on her marriage," a friend of the celebrity couple tells the magazine. An insider then adds, "Sarah's not stupid. She knows exactly what's going on. For a while it was easier for her to stay than go through a harsh divorce. They're essentially living separate lives."
Star, additionally, also quotes a source as stating,
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Bruce Springsteen to Perform at Barack Obama's Inaugural Ball
7 January 2009 10:20 PM, PST
Singer/songwriter Bruce Springsteen has been rumored to make a live appearance at one of Barack Obama's inauguration week welcome events. He will be singing at Washington D.C.'s National Mall on January 18, according to The Washington Post.
As part of Obama's inauguration festivities, a nonprofit youth voter group Declare Yourself's inauguration kickoff event will also be held reportedly with Jessica Alba as its host. Taking place on the same day Springsteen performing at National Mall, the show is said to have Maroon 5 singing live and Samantha Ronson rocking behind her turn-table.
In related news, Oprah Winfrey has slammed down rumor saying that she will be sponsoring one of the balls celebrating Obama's victory. "I don't know about the party thing yet ... There is extreme party confusion," she says in an interview.
Bruce Springsteen is known as a big supporter of Barack Obama. During Obama's presidential campaign back in November,
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Confirmed: Taylor Lautner Back as Jacob Black in 'New Moon'
7 January 2009 10:13 PM, PST
Taylor Lautner will definitely reprise his Jacob Black role in "New Moon". After weeks of uncertainty, director Chris Weitz confirmed the involvement of the 16-year-old in the sequel of "Twilight". Weitz's announcement of Lautner's return has been posted by author Stephenie Meyer on her site on Wednesday, January 7.
"I'm very happy to announce that Taylor Lautner will be playing Jacob Black in 'New Moon' and that he's doing so with the enthusiastic support of Summit Entertainment, the producers, and Stephenie Meyer," so read the helmer's statement. The message continues with Weitz further explaining about the casting situation, "The characters in Stephenie's books go through extraordinary changes of circumstance and also appearance; so it is not surprising that there has been speculation about whether the same actor would portray a character who changes in so many surprising ways throughout the series."
"But it was my first instinct that Taylor was,
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Aubrey O'Day Talks Post-Leaving Danity Kane
7 January 2009 9:14 PM, PST
During an interview, Aubrey O'Day opens up about what she is up to after being fired from Danity Kane. On the possibility of her coming back to "Making the Band", she tells MTV, "You never know if I'll be involved in the new season, but as of now, no."
In further statement, Aubrey notes she is, in the meantime, focusing on her own career. She says, "I'd really like to just move past 'Making the Band' and start making my own career. But you never know."
Commenting on her parting ways with Danity Kane, Aubrey admits to have been broken-hearted over it. She notes, "I'm sad. I think that Danity Kane is an amazing group and I think that we made amazing music. We had great albums."
However, Aubrey is quick to say that the decision is the best P. Diddy can do in regard of "tons that goes on
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Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell in Talks for 'Iron Man 2' Villain Roles
7 January 2009 9:02 PM, PST
Two actors have been linked to the villain roles in "Iron Man 2". Latest reports for the sequel to the hit superhero movie "Iron Man" have pointed out that Mickey Rourke and Sam Rockwell are both in negotiation to star opposite Robert Downey Jr. as his heroic character's latest opponents.
On what character Rourke is eyeing, Variety claimed that the star of "The Wrestler" may end up to portray Crimson Dynamo, a heavily tattooed Russian arms dealer who is considered to be an evil version of Iron Man. Rockwell, in the meantime, is reported by The Hollywood Reporter to play multi-billionaire businessman Justin Hammer, who happens to be Tony Stark's rival.
"Iron Man 2" will be directed by Jon Favreau using the script written by "Tropic Thunder" co-scribbler Justin Theroux. Seeing the return of Robert Downey Jr. as the superhero in armored iron suit and Gwyneth Paltrow as Virginia "Pepper" Potts,
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List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in TV
7 January 2009 8:55 PM, PST
Through online voting, it is found out that viewers favor "House M.D." and its leading star Hugh Laurie. The Fox production was announced as Favorite TV Drama at the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards, beating down "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" and "Grey's Anatomy". Laurie aka Dr. House meanwhile, triumphs over Charlie Sheen in "Two and a Half Men" and Patrick Dempsey in "Grey's".
Another notable winner is Ellen DeGeneres who via her daytime show, "The Ellen DeGeneres Show", won Favorite Talk Show Host. Receiving the award, Ellen said during the acceptance speech, "I wish I could share this with you. I could throw it on the ground and smash it into a million pieces, and give each one of you a little piece of it, but that's violent, and that's probably why you voted for me, because I'm not violent."
"Dancing with the Stars" was voted as Favorite Reality Show
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Details Uncovered on Fergie and Josh Duhamel's Weekend Wedding
7 January 2009 8:55 PM, PST
Ok! magazine has made public some details of Stacy Ferguson and Josh Duhamel's wedding which is to be held over the weekend, including their wedding registry and guests list. Besides, the publication also tracks down the bride-to-be's possible wedding dress and strict fitness regime as her wedding day is fast approaching.
Amidst reports claiming guests will only be told of Fergie and Josh's wedding venue later this week to avoid the nuptials being exposed by the media, Ok! simply claims in a report on its site that the pair will tie the knot on Saturday, January 10 in L.A. Furthermore, it is also claimed that Fergie and Josh have asked their wedding guests not to bring cell phones or cameras, presumably to avoid their wedding pics being leaked.
A-list celebs who will be invited to Fergie and Josh's private nuptials among others are Justin Timberlake, Jessica Biel, Kate Hudson,
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List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in Movie
7 January 2009 8:26 PM, PST
"The Dark Knight" has become the most successful winner at the 35th People's Choice Awards. On Wednesday, January 7, the Christopher Nolan-directed superhero movie collected the most kudos, bringing home three prizes, including Favorite Movie and Favorite Action Movie.
The sequel to "Batman Begins" also received an award for its two leading actors, Christian Bale and Heath Ledger, for their on-screen match-up. Aside from the Favorite On-Screen Match-Up prize, Bale, who portrays the bat-costumed superhero Batman as well as his alter ego Bruce Wayne in the action movie, has also nabbed a Favorite Superhero title.
"Dark Knight" multiple awards collection from People's Choice was followed by "The Secret Life of Bees" and Will Smith with two kudos each. "Secret Life", which has just got 8 nominations from the 40th Naacp Image Awards, has collected the most votes for Favorite Movie Drama and Favorite Independent Movie, while Smith was named male movie
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List of 2009 People's Choice Awards Winners in Music
7 January 2009 8:05 PM, PST
Determined through online voting, winners for the 35th Annual People's Choice Awards in music have been revealed during a star-studded ceremony on January 7 at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. Carrie Underwood and Chris Brown are among those who bring home the Saturday night prize.
Beating down Alicia Keys and Rihanna, Carrie is named as "Favorite Female Singer". Also, her track "Last Name" successfully puts aside Taylor Swift's song "Love Story" and Rascal Flatts' single "Take Me There" in "Favorite Country Song".
In addition, Carrie was also revealed as the winner of "Star Under 35". She takes aside such competitors as Miley Cyrus, Zac Efron, Beyonce Knowles and Blake Lively among others.
Chris meanwhile proudly scoops an honor as "Favorite Male Singer", winning over Brad Paisley and Kenny Chesney. Taking home another trophy, he is also announced as the winner of "Favorite Combined Forces", sharing the prize with Jordin Sparks
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List of 40th Naacp Image Awards Nominees in TV
7 January 2009 8:03 PM, PST
TV front runners at the 40th Annual Naacp Image Awards are "Tyler Perry's House of Payne" and "Ugly Betty". Nominees for the awards event that honors people of color have been announced and it appears that Tyler Perry will be the leading man at the actual showdown which will be held at Los Angeles' Shrine Auditorium on February 12.
Apart from serving the hosting role side by side to Halle Berry, Perry also has his comedy show "House of Payne" that airs on TBS receiving six nominations. The categories are Comedy Series, Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series as well as Supporting Actor and Actress in a Comedy Series. Under the Supporting Actor category in particular are two of its actors, Lance Gross and Larramie Shaw. Outside his TV ventures, Perry also receives an Outstanding Motion Picture nod for his movie "The Family That Preys".
"Ugly Betty" meanwhile, earns five
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Miley Cyrus' Memoir Available for Pre-Order
7 January 2009 7:57 PM, PST
"Miles To Go," a tell-all memoir about Disney young sensation Miley Cyrus, has been available for pre-order at Barnes & Noble. The memoir reportedly chronicles the actress-singer's journey to stardom.
Back in early April 2007, Miley Cyrus was confirmed to have signed a seven-figure book deal with Disney Book Group to write her autobiography. "I am so excited to let fans in on how important my relationship with my family is to me. I hope to motivate mothers and daughters to build lifetimes of memories together, and inspire kids around the world to live their dreams," the "Hannah Montana" star said at that time.
"Miles To Go," which will be published by Disney-Hyperion Books, will hit the stores on March 10. Its cover sees Miley being photographed wearing blue top and jeans. She is also snapped wearing the Lucky Star: Family Necklace from Mickey Lynn.
For more details about "Miles To Go
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Leona Lewis' Autobiography to Hit the Shelves in October
7 January 2009 7:24 PM, PST
"I know the book will be full of special moments and I'm already having a brilliant time putting it together," British pop singer Leona Lewis expresses her optimism about her upcoming autobiography, slated to be released in October. The book, which title isn't made public, will detail her rise from waitress to superstar, a two-year journey that she describes as "an unbelievable experience."
"This will be the first time Leona tells her story of how 'The X-Factor' launched her from waitressing in Pizza Hut in Hackney [East London] to stardom on both sides of the Atlantic," publishing house Hodder & Stoughton's editor Fenella Bates says in a statement. "It is a real-life fairytale and every girl's dream."
Leona's highly anticipated autobiography will as well include more than 100 behind-the-scenes photographs taken by photographer Dean Freeman, who has previously worked with soccer stud David Beckham on his collaboration with Hodder & Stoughton. Leona herself admits having
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