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Martin Scorsese to Direct Frank Sinatra Biopic? | WENN
14th May 2008 |
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Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorsese will direct a biopic about the life of Frank Sinatra--according to the singer's youngest daughter, Tina. Scorsese, who recently made a new 'rockumentary' on the Rolling Stones, is planning to document the 'New York, New York' singer’s life--and finally end speculation that the late star was part of the American mobster scene.Sinatra's daughter--who produced a 1992 miniseries about her dad entitled Sinatra--insists the filmmaker had always wanted to present the truth about her father, who died on May 14, 1998. She says, 'Marty has always wanted to do this. I trust him implicitly.' . |
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Kate Hudson Denies Owen Wilson Engagement Rumors | WENN
13th May 2008 |
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Actress Kate Hudson has denied rumors that she is engaged to Owen Wilson. Hudson, 29, was spotted wearing a diamond ring on her wedding finger on Thursday, fuelling speculation the on/off couple is taking their relationship to the next level. The pair met on the set of 2006 movie You, Me and Dupree and were romantically linked later that year after Hudson split from her husband of six years, rocker Chris Robinson. The couple parted ways in June 2007, just two months before Wilson's alleged suicide attempt. And in recent months the stars have seemingly rekindled their love, spending Easter together in March in Miami. But a spokesperson for Hudson has refuted claims the star is engaged, telling UsMagazine.com, 'She's definitely not engaged. She's shooting a movie called Bride Wars, which explains the ring.' |
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Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson Engaged: Report | WENN
12th May 2008 |
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 Hollywood couple Kate Hudson and Owen Wilson are reportedly engaged--after the Fool's Gold star was spotted sporting a diamond ring on her wedding finger on Thursday. The blonde beauty was seen wearing the huge sparkler outside a Boston restaurant, fuelling speculation the on/off couple is taking their relationship to the next level. The pair met on the set of 2006 movie You, Me and Dupree and were romantically linked later that year, after Hudson split from her husband of six years, Black Crowes rocker Chris Robinson. The couple parted ways in June 2007, just two months before Wilson's alleged suicide attempt, with rumors claiming the end of their relationship was the reason behind the attempt on his life. However, in recent months the stars have appeared to rekindle their love, and spent Easter together in March in Miami. They were also spotted enjoying a lunch date with Wilson's parents on Hudson's 29th birthday last month, when onlookers described the pair as 'lovey-dovey.' A source tells Britain's News of the World newspaper, 'Kate supported Owen during his low patch and that proved to him she's the woman he wants to be with forever.' The source adds, 'The engagement is a natural step for them both.' |
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Director Rob Cohen Slams Rachel Weisz | WENN
8th May 2008 |
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 Director Rob Cohen has criticized British actress Rachel Weisz for refusing to return for the third installment of the Mummy trilogy.The 37-year-old shot to international stardom after appearing in 1999's original movie, The Mummy. And despite appearing in 2001 follow-up The Mummy Returns, she turned down a role in the forthcoming sequel, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor--blaming the location for her decision. Her representative insisted the actress didn't feel comfortable spending five months shooting in China as her son Henry is not yet 2 years old. But the film's director Cohen claims she actually turned down the part because movie bosses had made her character too old. He tells Britain's Heat magazine, 'I got a very angry phone from her agent, saying she'll never play the mother of a 21-year-old. I said, 'OK, good, fine, bye.'' Weisz has been replaced by Maria Bello in The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, which is due for release later this year. |
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Robin Williams Thanks His Wife for Easy Divorce | WENN
8th May 2008 |
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Funnyman Robin Williams has paid tribute to his estranged wife Marsha, thanking her for not turning their divorce battle into a messy and expensive affair. Williams and his soon-to-be ex filed for divorce in March, citing irreconcilable differences. And now the actor has gone public with his thoughts about the upcoming divorce battle. Speaking on Ellen DeGeneres' TV talk show on Tuesday, Williams said, 'I'm lucky... with someone like Marsha, and we have amazing kids and it's not a slash and burn. 'I think a lot of times divorce can be like circumcision with a weed whacker.' |
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Uma Thurman Stalker Found Guilty | WENN
7th May 2008 |
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Obsessed Uma Thurman fan Jack Jordan has been found guilty of stalking and harassing the Hollywood star. The jury at New York's Manhattan Supreme Court delivered its verdict shortly before midday on Tuesday. Jordan, 37, was found guilty of fourth-degree stalking and one count of second-degree aggravated harassment. He was vindicated on two other aggravated harassment charges--but could still face jail time. Stalking can carry a 90-day sentence, and aggravated harassment can lead to 12 months behind bars, reports TMZ.com. |
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John Mayer Hints That Jennifer Aniston Rumors Are True | WENN
7th May 2008 |
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Rocker John Mayer has hinted that magazine reports claiming he is romancing Jennifer Aniston are true--and admits he loves the press attention he is getting as a result. The pair was snapped embracing on a Miami beach last week, prompting speculation they are an item. Mayer had refused to speak out about the rumors until Monday night--when he almost revealed all to reporters at New York's Costume Institute Gala. The 30-year-old said of the tabloid claims, 'You know what I did? I looked at it (the reports) and I said, 'That's about right.' What am I going to say, 'That's not me?'' And the former beau of fellow beauties Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Love Hewitt has no problem being caught by crafty photographers: 'Listen, this is not a scandal, this is not an issue, this is not a problem; this needs no spin control. This is me living my life and a guy with a really powerful lens and I don't fault him. 'There are much worse problems in the world. Everything's cool!' |
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Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds Confirm Engagement | WENN
6th May 2008 |
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Scarlett Johansson has announced her engagement to actor boyfriend Ryan Reynolds. The couple has been dating since February 2007, shortly after Reynolds broke off his engagement to singer Alanis Morissette. The actress's representative Marcel Pariseau confirmed the news to People.com, revealing, 'They're both thrilled.' Johansson, 23, and 31-year-old Reynolds will step out for the first time as husband-and-wife-to-be at New York's Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala on Monday night. |
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Uma Thurman Testifies In Front of Accused Stalker | WENN
6th May 2008 |
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Uma Thurman took the stand and faced her accused stalker in Manhattan State Supreme Court on Thursday, calling her experiences with Jack Jordan a 'nightmare.' The actress, who stood trembling on the witness stand, admitted she was 'freaked out' when the accused allegedly delivered a card bearing a picture of an open grave and a man standing on the edge of a razor blade. Thurman said, 'It was like a nightmare. It was scary.' She recalled the disturbing note also featured the line 'My hands should be on your body at all times.' The Kill Bill star also told the court that when she called her parents, who testified in the case earlier this week, to alert them about what she had received, her father informed her that he had also received email messages from Jordan. Thurman said, 'I felt a stone drop in my stomach. The idea that this had a history made it even more terrifying.' The actress refused to look at Jordan, who is accused of trailing and attempting to contact Thurman from early 2005 until 2007, as she testified. He faces a year in jail if he's found guilty of stalking and aggravated harassment charges. The trial continues. |
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Nicole Kidman to Play Dusty Springfield | WENN
6th May 2008 |
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 Australian actress Nicole Kidman is to play Dusty Springfield in a new biopic of the singer's life. The 40-year-old star will team up again with Michael Cunningham--who scripted her Oscar-winning performance in 2002's The Hours. The movie will chronicle Springfield's rise to fame in the 1960s and touch on her battles with alcohol, drugs and mental health problems before her death from breast cancer in 1999. Screenwriter Cunningham says, 'It will be the real Dusty, a great artist who no one knew what to do with. But she is going into history with the Beatles and the Rolling Stones.' |
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Kate Hudson Tops List of Most Beautiful People | WENN
1st May 2008 |
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Kate Hudson has topped the World's Most Beautiful People list in People magazine, landing the cover of the annual beauties issue. People editors chose Hudson as their cover model for her natural beauty, pointing out that the actress 'doesn't owe her famous sun-kissed looks to thousands of hours logged at a spa.' Hudson beat Salma Hayek, Mary J. Blige and Bruce Willis and Demi Moore's eldest daughter Rumer Willis, who poses provocatively on a picnic table, wearing a gothic dress and ankle-length dominatrix boots for her People picture. Also named on the new World's Most Beautiful People list are comedian Sarah Silverman, Christina Applegate, new mom Isla Fisher, the cast of TV phenomenon Gossip Girl and celebrity couples Jessica Alba and Cash Warren and Eva Longoria and Tony Parker. |
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Jennifer Lopez Removes Home Life from Reality Show | WENN
1st May 2008 |
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Jennifer Lopez has denied fans the chance of an in-depth look at her world in her forthcoming reality TV show--as the program will not feature any aspects of her personal life. The singer/actress was reported to have given the camera crew license to follow her while she tries to juggle her music and acting careers with motherhood. But now the star has insisted the show, commissioned for cable channel TLC, will only cover the launch of her new fragrance--and not her home life. Lopez's manager Simon Fields has revealed that anyone hoping for a glimpse of her life with husband Marc Anthony and their twin babies will be disappointed. He tells People.com, 'The recent show Jennifer Lopez plans to produce for TLC is not a reality show. 'It's a show that will track the creation, production and eventual launch of a new fragrance. Jennifer will appear in a creative, entrepreneurial capacity and will absolutely not feature her children and family life.' |
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Wesley Snipes Requests New Jersey Prison | WENN
29th April 2008 |
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Wesley Snipes has requested he be allowed to serve his three-year prison sentence at a facility near his New Jersey home. The Blade actor was handed the term by Florida Judge William Terrell Hodges after he was convicted of failing to file his taxes for five years. His legal team has asked the judge and prison officials to house him in a federal prison as close to his home as possible--and officials have vowed to accommodate his wishes. Bureau of Prisons spokesperson Felicia Ponce says, 'We try to house inmates within 500 miles of their residence so they can maintain ties with their family and community.' |
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Game Sales Threaten Hollywood Blockbusters | WENN
29th April 2008 |
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Studio executives in Hollywood fear the release of new video game Grand Theft Auto IV could affect the success of summer blockbusters including Iron Man and The Dark Knight. The game--the latest in the hugely popular series--goes on sale on Tuesday and is expected to sell millions of copies across the globe. But movie executives are afraid that so many young men will stay at home playing video games that it will affect the box office figures for their high-profile movies, for which males are their prime target audience. Warner home video executive Ron Sanders says, 'Video games are a major source of competition for the disposable income of young males. 'We avoid releasing big titles on dates that appeal to young men.' |
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Paris Hilton and Benji Madden Accused of Hit and Run | WENN
28th April 2008 |
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Paris Hilton and her boyfriend Benji Madden are facing legal action from a photographer in Los Angeles, after reportedly running over his foot with their car. The socialite left the city's exclusive Foxtail nightspot with her rocker beau on Thursday night by car, with Madden behind the wheel. The vehicle was surrounded by photographers vying for pictures of the couple, but as shown in footage posted on TMZ.com, one snapper is heard screaming with pain as the car passed over his foot. Madden is seen climbing out of the vehicle and walking over to the paparazzo, but subsequently got back into the car and drove off. But now, according to the Web site, the snapper has reportedly filed a hit-and-run complaint against the couple at the L.A. Sheriff's Department. |
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