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"Captain America" recruits director
"Jurassic Park III" director Joe Johnston has signed a deal to bring the Marvel comic-book hero Captain America to the big screen
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"First Avenger: Captain America," a World War II-set movie, is scheduled for release in 2011 through Marvel Studios. No writers are on board, but the studio expects to hire shortly.
Created in 1941 by Jack Kirby and Joe Simon for Timely Comics, Captain America is the heroic alter ego of Steve Rogers, who is rejected by the Army for being too sickly and undergoes an experiment that takes him to the pinnacle of human form. Paired with an indestructible shield, he became a symbol of the war effort, in and out of comics.
The character disappeared in the 1950s but was revived during the early era of Marvel Comics. He was reintroduced as part of the all-star Avengers lineup, the absence explained by having him being in a state of suspended animation during a war mission until found by the superteam.
The character's last live-action appearance was in 1990's "Captain America," a cheap indie production that ended up going to straight to video. The movie starred Matt Salinger as the hero, dethawed in modern times to fight his archnemesis, the Red Skull.
Johnston first met with Marvel two years ago. When the two parties clicked, general talks turned into Captain America-specific meetings, with much of the project's current direction resulting from those early conversations.
Kicking off with "Iron Man," Marvel Studios' slate of movies -- including "Thor" and the "Iron Man" sequel -- is building toward an "Avengers" movie set for release in 2011, in which the characters from the films team for one big adventure.
Johnston is in post-production on Universal's retelling of "The Wolfman," starring Benicio Del Toro and Anthony Hopkins.
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See Nicole Kidman & Co. Strut Their Stuff!
The countdown to Nine has begun
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. The Weinstein Company just released the first photo from the set of director Rob Marshall's movie adaptation of the Tony Award-winning stage musical, which is being shot in England and Italy.
Yeah, it's a bit difficult to tell who is who, but if ya look closely, you can see Nicole Kidman, Marion Cotillard, Dame Judi Dench, Penélope Cruz, Kate Hudson, Fergie and Sophia Loren.
Daniel Day-Lewis (his back is to the camera) stars as Guido Contini, an Italian filmmaker who is balancing his latest movie project with all the various women in his life.
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Lohan Is 'Bis*exual'
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Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has told a U.S. magazine she is "bis*exual".
The Mean Girls star has been romantically linked to British DJ Samantha Ronson since they were spotted kissing and cuddling at a party in Cannes, France earlier this year.
The 22-year-old has continually refused to confirm their relationship, and has also dodged questions about her s*exuality.
But in an interview with Harper's Bazaar magazine, Lohan is asked whether she is bis*exual and answers, "Maybe. Yeah."
However, Lohan is adamant that she is not a le*sbian, giving journalists an emphatic "No" when asked, according to New York gossip column PageSix.com.l
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Schwarzenegger Urges Supreme Court To Overturn Proposition 8
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Movie star-turned-California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is urging the state Supreme Court to overturn the controversial bill that banned g*ay marriage last week.
The Proposition 8 bill was voted in earlier this month, overturning an earlier ruling legalising same-s*ex unions in the state.
In an interview on network CNN on Sunday he said, "It's unfortunate, obviously, but it's not the end. I think that we will again maybe undo that, if the court is willing to do that, and then move forward from there and again lead in that area."
Speaking to g*ay marriage supporters he added, "I learned that you should never ever give up... They should never give up. They should be on it and on it until they get it done."
G*ay unions were legalised in the state in May, which led to a flurry of celebrity weddings including TV host Ellen DeGeneres' marriage to longtime partner Portia de Rossi in August. l
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Polanski Honoured At Turin Film Festival
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Roman Polanski will be honoured at this month's Turin Film Festival in Italy.
The event will feature a full retrospective of the Oscar winning filmmaker, including screenings of his movies and Marina Zenovich's documentary about his 1977 statutory r*ape case, entitled Roman Polanski: Wanted and Desired.
Polanski will introduce the tribute, and meet with Zenovich for the first time at the event.
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Streisand Sparred With Brolin Over W Role
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Actor Josh Brolin sparred with his liberal step-mother Barbra Streisand - when she protested his role in new George W. Bush biopic W.
The singer has been an outspoken opponent of Bush throughout his two terms in the White House.
And according to Brolin, Streisand freaked out when he told her he would be playing him in Oliver Stone's movie.
Brolin tells the Times of London, "She said, 'How much are you getting paid? I told her it was a very low fee. She said, 'Then why are you doing it?'"
But the actor insists the legendary star's snub didn't give him second thoughts.
He adds, "She was furious and would not talk to me. I kind of liked that one." l
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Turner And Fonda Open Up About Divorce
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Actress Jane Fonda and former husband Ted Turner have opened up about their tumultuous marriage the media mogul's new memoir.
In his autobiography, Call Me Ted, the pair both come clean about the events that led to their 2001 divorce.
In one passage, Turner admits he's always been "better in business and sailing than I was in marriage," adding, "Monogamy for me has always been a struggle... My dad told me 'real men run around'."
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter also contributes to the tome, recalling how Turner turned to him shortly after reading that Fonda was divorcing second husband Tom Hayden.
He writes, "Ted said to me, 'I think I'm going to call that woman up and ask her for a date.'"
Turner writes of his later phone call to Fonda, "She was taken aback. She said she was flattered... but that she needed six months (before she'd be ready to date again). I called her again. I said, 'Hi, it's Ted Turner. The six months are up.'"
The pair enjoyed nearly 10 years of marriage before they split. But Turner admits he's still in love with the star.
He adds, "Jane attempted to maintain her independence. Our crowded schedules took a toll on our relationship...
"I loved Jane very much and still love her to this day."
Fonda reminisces in the book about the pair's memories together, but adds of their divorce: "For Ted, there's a fear of abandonment that is deeper than with anyone I've ever known... He needs constant companionship, and keeping up with him can be exhausting." l
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Miller Wins Damages From Newspapers
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Actress Sienna Miller has been awarded $22,300 in damages from two British tabloid newspapers over claims they breached her privacy.
The Alfie star filed lawsuits against The Sun and the News Of The World over pictures and articles which appeared in the publications over the summer.
She became a target for the paparazzi in June and July after it was revealed she had embarked on a relationship with married oil heir and actor Balthazar Getty - just weeks after splitting from Welsh actor Rhys Ifans.
And a lawyer for News Group Newspapers, which own the publications, has acknowledged that the tabloids "shouldn't have published such information or such photographs".
In a letter to Miller, News Group's lawyer Tom Crone wrote, "On the specific facts and circumstances of this case you had a reasonable expectation of privacy in respect of the information and the photographs that we published. We also accept that we should not have published such information or photographs."
Miller's lawyer Mark Thompson stated that the terms of the out-of-court settlement had been approved by London's High Court.
Thompson added the actress is still seeking various damages against paparazzi photograph agency Big Pictures (UK) Limited - which Miller accuses of waging a "campaign of harassment" against her.
The hearing is expected to start early next year. l
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Hudson Suspect Remains In Custody
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The main suspect in the murders of Jennifer Hudson's mother, brother and nephew will remain behind bars on a parole violation while the investigations into the slayings continue.
William Balfour, who was married to the Oscar winning singer/actress' sister Julia, was arrested last month, following the grisly murders, and held by police on a parole violation.
He went before the Illinois State Parole Review Board on Monday to determine whether there was enough evidence to charge him with a violation or murder.
He remains in custody after his current girlfriend claims she saw him with a gun "identical to the gun recovered by the Chicago police near the body of the murdered child" days before the killings, according to the chairman of the Illinois Parole Review Board.
Members of the panel ruled they found "probable cause to keep "Mr. Balfour until December 3" until a full review of the case and evidence against him will be reviewed again. l
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Reid 'Drops Agent'...l
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Tara Reid has reportedly dropped her high-profile booking agent in an effort to shake off her party-girl image and salvage her acting career.
The American Pie star raised eyebrows by booking guest appearances at nightclubs for cash and hosting events including a Hustler bar party in Australia earlier this year.
But friends of the star, 33, insist she has now dropped Richard Squire, the booking agent who was reportedly responsible for lending her name to the events.
Squire, who is said to have also worked with actresses Nicollette Sheridan and Kim Kardashian, is "in a different place", according to a source at the New York Post.
Another source confirms, "She is no longer working with him."
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Winslet Battles Acne
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Kate Winslet insists she battles the same body issues as any other 30-something woman, including regular bouts of persistent acne.
The British actress regularly appears on magazines' 'most s*exy' lists - and is heralded as one of Hollywood's hottest talents.
But she hates being idolised, insisting she suffers the same beauty battles as every other woman her age.
Winslet tells Vanity Fair magazine, "Since I turned 30, I've had an acne problem on my chin. I'm just like everybody else - I just know how to cover it. There's no big secret - I have make-up on." l
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Jackson: 'I'll Never Be A Movie Golfer'...l
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Fans of movie star and golf fanatic Samuel L. Jackson will never see him playing golf on the big screen - because he's convinced fairway films are flops.
The Pulp Fiction star is considered one of the world's best celebrity golfers, but he vows he'll never mix business with pleasure.
He says, "Golf is a sport that people participate in. People don't like to watch it on screen unless it's Caddyshack. That's the only one. Who went to see (The Legend of) Bagger Vance? Will (Smith) and Matt Damon's family?
"(Kevin Costner movie) Tin Cup is a romantic comedy and a date movie. If you can make a date movie out of golf, maybe that would work. But those are the only two, Caddyshack and Tin Cup." l
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Farrell Happy To Fail Boyzone Audition
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Hollywood actor Colin Farrell is glad he failed an audition for Irish pop group Boyzone - because he wouldn't have "lasted too long" in the band.
Farrell tried out for the boyband in the 1990s while he was a struggling actor in Ireland, but he was rejected during the audition phases for his lack of vocal talent.
Boyzone went on to score a string of chart successes in the U.K., returning last year for a reunion tour.
Farrell eventually landed a role in British drama series Ballykissangel in 1998 and went on to forge a high profile career in Hollywood.
And the star admits he is pleased he was never accepted into Boyzone - because it would have sent his life off on a very different path.
He says, "I don't think I would have lasted in the band too long. Life would have been very different, very different.
"I certainly wouldn't have lasted a reunion I don't think."l
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Williams Stages Surprise Comedy Comeback
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Hollywood funnyman Robin Williams surprised fans in London by returning to the stage for a stand-up performance - three days before his scheduled comeback.
The Mrs Doubtfire star was due to return to the U.K. stage for the first time in 25 years in London theatre production We Are Most Amused on 12 November.
The show is part of the celebrations for British royal Prince Charles' 60th birthday.
But the comedian chose to warm up by playing an intimate gig to an audience of just 100 people at a student bar in the capital on Saturday night.
The London School of Economics (Lse)'s regular comedy night The Chuckle Club played host to the superstar for the evening - but organiser Paul Jay was forbidden from revealing the identity of his surprise guest before the event.
Jay says, "It was the thrill of my life to have Robin Williams. He was marvellous - very, very funny." l
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Jolie + Pitt Toned Down Photoshoot
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt had to tone down their recent photoshoot for American magazine W - because the pictures were too racy.
Budding photographer Pitt was commissioned by the publication to take a series of candid shots of his family.
And Jolie insists that although she was pleased with the first set of images Pitt produced, the couple decided some of the photographs were just not suitable for the magazine.
She says, "We'd look at the pictures like art and say, 'This is a really interesting photograph,' but then we'd know better and think about how it was going to be received. So we made it a little more tame than it was." l
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Ritchie's Dad 'Glad' Madonna Marriage Is Over
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Guy Ritchie's father is "pleased" his son's marriage to Madonna is over - because the moviemaker is much happier without the pop superstar.
The former couple is currently in the middle of divorce proceedings, after announcing plans to separate last month.
And Ritchie's father, John, is relieved that the Material Girl will soon be out of his son's life.
He says, "He has been in a very good mood. I wasn't upset that they parted. I am very pleased for Guy that it is all over."
And John Ritchie is convinced that the Snatch director will not let the singer take their children back to her native America.
He adds, "He is such a good, positive father, he won't let that happen."
Madonna and Ritchie are set to fight for custody of their eight-year-old son Rocco, adopted tot David Banda, three, and Madonna's 12-year-old daughter, Lourdes, from a previous relationship. l
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Jolie-pitt Twins 'Very Smiley'....l
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Angelina Jolie's four-month-old twin babies with Brad Pitt are developing their own personalities - and the actress is proud that the tots are shining so early.
The actress gave birth to twins Knox Leon and Vivienne Marcheline in July, and the couple also has adopted kids Maddox, Pax and Zahara, and biological daughter Shiloh.
And the Hollywood pair is besotted with the new tots, who are "starting to get very smiley."
Jolie tells People.com, "They're great. They're still so little, but they do (have their own personalities). They're at that (stage) where their personality really starts to shine."l
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Kidman To Play Transs*exual Wegener Opposite Theron?...l
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Nicole Kidman is in talks to play the world's first post-op transs*exual, according to Australian reports.
The actress is in negotiations to play Einar Wegener opposite fellow Oscar-winner Charlize Theron in The Danish Girl.
The film is based on the true story of Danish artists Einar and Greta Wegener, who tested their marriage and stunned Europe with a shocking transformation in the early 1930s.l
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Faint Portman 'Woozy' On Late-night TV
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Actress Natalie Portman has learned not to book a chat show appearance on the same day as a doctor's appointment after struggling through an interview with David Letterman on America's The Late Show on Friday night.
The Star Wars star apologised to the host for appearing "woozy" on the show, explaining she had just come from the doctor's office.
She explained, "I got my blood taken... it's just for insurance for the thing (next film), so, if I faint just bring me an orange juice.
"They have to make sure you're not actually a junkie." l
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Madagascar Sequel Tops U.S. Box Office
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All-star animated sequel Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa has stopped the singing and dancing of High School Musical 3: Senior Year at the top of the U.S. box office.
The DreamWorks movie, starring Ben Stiller, Jada Pinkett Smith, Chris Rock and David Schwimmer, among others, scored a whopping $63.5 million (GBP39.6 million) in its opening week on release, according to studio estimates.
The family film pulled in more cash than the rest of the top four put together.
Comedy Role Models came in second, High School Musical 3 slipped to third and Clint Eastwood's new movie Changeling debuted at four.l
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Aniston Slams Jolie In Candid New Interview
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Jennifer Aniston has branded love rival Angelina Jolie "uncool" following the actress's admission she fell in love with current partner Brad Pitt when he was still married to the former Friends star.
Jolie recently revealed she and Pitt "fell in love" on the set of 2004 movie Mr. and Mrs Smith, a whole year before Pitt and Aniston divorced.
The quote contradicted their previous claims they only hooked up after the split was made formal.
And it has prompted Aniston to break her long silence on the subject, in an interview with the December issue of U.S. Vogue magazine.
The 39-year-old says, "What Angelina did was very uncool."
Just last year, Jolie offered to meet Aniston in her own interview with the magazine.
She said at the time, "If she wanted to (meet) then I would be open to it."
Pitt and Jolie currently share three adopted and three biological children and have yet to set a wedding date. l
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Clooney Coos Over Ritchie Collaboration
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Hollywood heartthrob George Clooney loved working with Guy Ritchie on a commercial shoot - and would relish the chance to pair with the British moviemaker again.
Ritchie recently helmed an advert for a Nestle coffee advert in Italy, which features Clooney alongside actress Jennifer Rose.
And the Ocean's Eleven star enjoyed his time on set with Ritchie so much, he's hoping the right job comes along so they can team up again.
He tells Britain's Hello magazine, "Guy is one of the greatest directors in the game and he's got a wonderful film about to come out. I'd love the chance to work with him on anything.
"It's got to be fun or there's no point. I think everybody agrees on that and that's why Guy is such a perfect match."
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Pitt Handled Roughly By Security Guard
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Hollywood star Brad Pitt was the victim of a bizarre incident on Monday when a security guard grabbed him and spun him round at the Los Angeles premiere of his latest movie The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button.
Pitt arrived 30 minutes early for the glitzy event at the city's Bruin Theatre, and he was pounced upon hordes of celebrity snappers.
But instead of shielding the heartthrob from the paparazzi's prying lenses, a plainclothes guard turned on Pitt, spinning him around and pulling him backwards, according to People.com.
A confused Pitt then broke free, spoke to the man and waited in an upstairs bathroom for the commotion to subside.
But the star doesn't blame the overzealous bodyguard - insisting the paparazzi were more intrusive than ever.
He tells People.com, "Though they were exceptionally more aggressive than usual breaking through a security barrier and into a private holding area, ultimately (it was) just another day in the life..."
It's not the first time Pitt has been leapt upon at a show - a female fan embraced him and refused to let go at the Venice Film Festival in September 2007. l
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Urban Told Kidman 'You Deserved To Be Loved'...l
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Nicole Kidman has paid a gushing tribute to her country musician husband Keith Urban - insisting she found it hard to love until the singer swept her off her feet.
The couple wed in 2006 after Kidman's ten-year marriage to Tom Cruise ended in divorce.
And the Oscar-winning actress, who recently gave birth to daughter Sunday Rose, couldn't hide her personal happiness at the Glamour awards show in New York on Monday - thanking her country star beau for loving her.
She says, "Three and a half years ago a man came along and said, 'I'm going to take you to Tennessee.' And he took me down there and he said, 'I think you deserve to be loved. Let me love you, let me give you a home, and let's make a baby.' So thank you, Keith Lionel."
"I don't believe that you can (have it all). But I believe you can have balance... Three and a half years ago I had a wonderful career, I had two kids, I had movie offers, great directors offering me things, but I wasn't loved." l
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Jolie + Pitt Plan Trip To Ethiopia
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Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt are planning to take their young family on a trip to Ethiopia - to show them how to help people in the Third World.
Jolie and Pitt adopted their three-year-old daughter Zahara from the country in 2005. They have two other adopted children - Maddox, seven, from Cambodia and Pax, four, from Vietnam - as well as three biological children - Shiloh, two, and baby twins Knox and Vivienne.
The couple has already taken the kids to visit Maddox's home country of Cambodia and now they plan to take the whole family to see the work being done in Ethiopia by their charity, the Jolie-Pitt Foundation, which is funding an AIDS centre there.
Jolie says, "They'll (the children) be in Ethiopia in a few weeks and they won't have everything they have here, so we show them different worlds."
The actress hopes the experience will teach the youngsters to follow in their parents' philanthropical footsteps.
She adds, "They help buy candy and shoes and water, then take it to the local people, hang out and talk to the kids. They see that the world isn't balanced. Instead of preaching to them, we're showing them and hope that sinks in - and they'll find in themselves a desire to help strike a balance." l
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Connelly: 'My Son Broke My Veganism'...l
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Jennifer Connelly blames her 11-year-old son Kai for turning her back onto meat - because the strict vegan crumbled when she was pregnant with him.
The actress had successfully avoided animal products for many years until she conceived - with ex-partner David Dugan - and the cravings began.
Connelly, who is now married to British actor Paul Bettany, tells Marie Claire magazine, "I'd been vegan for many years, and then all of a sudden, when I was pregnant with Kai, I wanted a turkey burger. That was the end of my being vegan."
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Crowe To Replace Ledger In Noyce Movie?...l
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Russell Crowe is in talks to replace tragic Heath Ledger in Aussie director Phillip Noyce's Dirt Music.
Ledger was attached to star in the film before he died in January and now movie news website MovieHole.net reports the actor's fellow Antipodean, Crowe, is set to step in.
Noyce's film is an adaptation of the Tim Winton novel about a couple in a loveless relationship. l
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Madonna Named New Face Of Vuitton?...l
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Madonna is set to follow in the steps of Jennifer Lopez, Scarlett Johansson and Uma Thurman as the latest face of French luxury brand Louis Vuitton, according to new reports.
The pop star has reportedly signed on as the face of the fashion giant's Spring 2009 campaign, and a superstar team has been lined-up for the collaboration.
Celebrity fashion photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggott have reportedly teamed up to shoot the star for the project. l
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Lohan 'Thankful' For Rehab
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Lindsay Lohan is thankful she went to rehab - because now she has a "clear" head.
The Mean Girls star entered a rehabilitation facility three times last year; in January "to take care" of her health, again in May after she was accused of driving under the influence (DUI), and finally in August to confront her drink and drug problems.
She finally left rehab in October 2007 and has since turned her life around.
Lohan tells Harper's Bazaar magazine, "I'm a different person now. I'm happy."
The actress admits feeling lonely before her stints in therapy: "I was going to clubs all the time and it was not okay. I was so alone."
But Lohan has taken responsibility for her downward spiral and is ready to move forward.
She adds, "I did it to myself and I have to deal with the consequences. I'm thankful for what I can take out of it. Now I feel clear."
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Hilton's Dog Was A Gift From Korea
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Paris Hilton's new Pomeranian, called Marilyn Monroe, was a gift she was given on the streets of Korea.
The socialite was walking past a pet store when a man ran out with a pooch present.
She says, "Some guy gave me her for free. He said, 'I really want to give you this dog. It would be an honour.'
"So I said, 'Ok! Can I bring her back to America?'"l
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Jackman Wanted To Be A Minister
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Hugh Jackman had a very different career in mind when he was a child - the Hollywood star dreamed of becoming a minister.
The Australian actor was brought up in a religious family and considered taking the next step by dedicating his life to the Church.
But the X-Men star eventually realised his calling was to perform on an entirely different stage - and turned his hand to acting.
He says, "My father is very religious so I was brought up in the church. He was converted at a Billy Graham rally (crusade) and he used to take me to these rallies.
"And I do very vividly remember that about age 13 watching somebody on stage doing a talk and thinking, 'I have a very clear feeling that one day I was going to be up on that stage.'
"And for about a year, I thought I was maybe going to be a minister. And then as I got older, I thought, 'I think I just want to be up on that stage. Maybe not in that capacity but in some other capacity'." l
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Swinton Heads Berlin 2009 Jury
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British actress Tilda Swinton will take charge of affairs at next year's Berlin Film Festival, heading up a jury of movie industry experts.
The Michael Clayton Oscar winner was chosen because "her commanding screen presence has made an indelible impression in contemporary, innovative film making", festival director Dieter Kosslick reveals.
The festival will run from 5 - 15 February, kicking off the 2009 European film festival season.l
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Cyrus Remains Tight-Lipped About New Romance
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Teen star Miley Cyrus has vowed to keep her lips locked about her love life, insisting she's "thrown away the key" when quizzed about boyfriend Justin Gaston.
The 15-year-old Hannah Montana star has admitted to dating Gaston, five years her senior, as their relationship has heated up in recent months.
But Cyrus insists she has had enough of the relentless rumours about her love life, since her romance with singer Nick Jonas reportedly sparked a love rivalry with fellow teen star Selena Gomez earlier this year.
When asked about her boyfriend on U.S. TV show Good Morning America, Cyrus hesitates: "Um, I'm going to keep that one zip-tight, locked and throw away the key." l
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Johansson + Reynolds Plan Second Wedding
Newlyweds Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds are planning a top secret second wedding in the U.S., according to reports.
The couple shocked Hollywood by marrying in a wilderness resort in Vancouver, Canada in September.
Many friends and family members couldn't attend - so they are staging another ceremony in the coming months for 150 guests.
A source tells Ok! magazine, "Scarlett wants something simple and classic. They've agreed on 150 guests."l
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Jolie Denies Pregnancy Reports
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Angelina Jolie has denied reports she's expecting her fourth biological child with partner Brad Pitt.
U.S. tabloid reports recently claimed the actress is pregnant again, just three months after she gave birth to twins Knox and Vivienne.
But her spokesperson, Geyer Kosinski, has refuted the claims, telling Usmagazine.com, "This is not true."
In addition to the twins, the couple have three adopted children, Maddox, seven, Pax, four, and Zahara, three. They're also parents to two-year-old biological daughter Shiloh.l
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Neverland Ranch Sold
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Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch has been sold to an investment firm whose bosses will rename the property in a joint venture with the pop star, according to new reports.
Jackson prevented a foreclosure sale of the California estate when New York-based private equity group Colony Capital agreed to take over his $24.5 million (GBP16.1million) debt on the property in May.
According to Santa Barbara records, the title to Neverland was transferred on Monday to a company called Sycamore Valley Ranch Company LLC.
Sycamore is a joint venture between Jackson and a division of Colony Capital - owner of numerous Las Vegas properties including Red Rock Country Club and the Las Vegas Hilton.
The sale has fuelled reports Jackson has signed on to perform his own headlining show in the city.
According to website TMZ.com, the property will be renamed Sycamore Valley Ranch in effort to revamp its image, tinged by the negative press surrounding Jackson's child molestation trial, which ended in his acquittal in 2005. l
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Scott To Pass Go For Monopoly Movie
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Director Ridley Scott will helm the bizarre big screen adaptation of popular boardgame Monopoly.
The Gladiator moviemaker has been signed by studio giant Universal to bring the long-running game to life.
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Ridley will give the Monopoly movie a futuristic edge akin to his 1982 epic Blade Runner.
Corpse Bride screenwriter Pamela Pettler has also been drafted in to create a storyline for the film.
The unlikely subject matter is just one in a line of Hasbro games to get big screen makeovers as part of an exclusive pairing with Universal Studios.
Transformers filmmaker Michael Bay is producing a Ouija Board feature, while a film version of beloved classic Battleship is also in development. l
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Spacey Tests Hartnett With 24 Hour Play Event
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Kevin Spacey will put Hollywood actor Josh Hartnett's abilities to the test later this month - the Pearl Harbor star has been roped in to perform at London's 24 Hour Plays Gala.
Spacey has assembled a stellar cast of stars to take part in the annual event, that sees celebrities tackle the task of rehearsing and performing six new plays in just 24 hours.
The gala will take place at London's Old Vic theatre - of which Spacey is the artistic director - and will be part of a fundraising event that kicks off on 30 November.
Hartnett - who is currently starring in the West End production of Rain Man - will team up with writers, directors and fellow performers to pen, cast and then rehearse the scenes before they take to the stage in front of an audience the very same day.
Other stars who will take part in the event include theatre actor Henry Goodman, Love Actually star Martin Freeman, and Bionic Woman actress Michelle Ryan.
Spacey, who will oversee the event, says, "This is adrenaline-fuelled theatre." l
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Hilton Set For Another Film Role
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Paris Hilton is to add another movie role to her portfolio - she has been lined up for a new film by acclaimed director Todd Solondz.
The socialite will act alongside Allison Janney, Charlotte Rampling and Paul Reubens in the as-yet-untitled project about a group of dysfunctional characters.
The movie is described as "part-sequel, part variation" to Solondz's hit 1998 tale Happiness and filming is already underway in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
Hilton's previous big screen experience includes the 2006 horror film House of Wax and more recently the rock opera musical Repo! The Genetic Opera, which is currently on limited release in the U.S. l
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Electra To S*trip For Play*boy Again
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Former Baywatch babe Carmen Electra is rolling back the years for a new Play*boy photoshoot.
Thirteen years after she first s*tripped for Hugh Hefner's popular publication, the 36 year old will feature in a new eight-page pictorial in the forthcoming 55th anniversary issue of Play*boy in January.
The edition will go on sale on 12 December.
Electra is currently engaged to former Korn rocker Rob Patterson. l