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Quickies

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 16:34:54

Leonardo DiCaprio is creating a reality TV show that will follow an American town as they get an eco-friendly makeover. DiCaprio will be credited as co-creator and executive producer of the show.

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Rapper Fabolous is in stable condition after being shot early Tuesday, police said. The rapper, whose legal name is John Jackson, was shot once in the thigh when a male with a gun approached him at a Manhattan parking garage, police spokesman Sgt. Mike Wysokowski said.

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Veronica Mars executive producer Diane Ruggiero will create a one-hour action-comedy described as “Sex and the City” meets “Batman” for The CW.

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Longtime enemies Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan arrived together arm-in-arm to Michelle Trachtenberg’s 21st birthday party at Tao Las Vegas this weekend. After the party, the two had a sleepover at the $25,000 a night Sky Villa.


 
 

Justin Timberlake FutureSex/Loveshow Tour

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 16:17:31

Justin Timberlake’s upcoming 2007 FutureSex/LoveShow is scheduled to kick off in San Diego, CA on January 8th, 2007. Special guest Pink will accompany Justin on the 34 date tour.

1/8 San Diego, CA iPayOne Center

1/9 Anaheim, CA Honda Center

1/12 Sacramento, CA ARCO Arena

1/14 Phoenix, AZ Glendale Arena

1/16 Los Angeles, CA Staples Center

1/17 Fresno, CA Savemart Center

1/27 St. Paul, MN Xcel Energy Center

1/30 Toronto, ON Air Canada Centre

1/31 Montreal, QC Bell Centre

2/2 Washington, D.C. Verizon Center

2/3 Cleveland, OH Quicken Loans Arena

2/6 Boston, MA TD Banknorth Garden

2/7 New York City, NY Madison Square Garden

2/18 Buffalo, NY HSBC Arena

2/22 Tampa, FL St. Pete Times Forum

2/24 Miami, FL American Airlines Arena

2/25 Fort Lauderdale, FL BankAtlantic Center

2/27 Atlanta, GA Philips Arena

3/1 New Orleans, LA New Orleans Arena

3/3 Bossier City, LA CenturyTel Center

3/4 Houston, TX Toyota Center

3/5 Dallas, TX American Airlines Center

3/8 Omaha, NE Qwest Center

3/9 Ames, IA Hilton Coliseum

3/16 Nashville, TN Gaylord Entertainment Center

3/18 Charlottesville, VA John Paul Jones Arena

3/19 Pittsburgh, PA Mellon Arena

3/21 Uniondale, NY Nassau Coliseum

3/24 Uncasville, CT Mohegan Sun

3/27 Philadelphia, PA Wachovia Center

3/29 East Rutherford, NJ Continental Airlines Arena

Katie Holmes: Back to Making Movies

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 16:00:29

Is Katie Holmes taking on the role of a working mother? The 27-year-old actress was spotted entering a Hollywood studio yesterday afternoon.

Tomorrow marks the six-month anniversary of baby Suri’s birth! Happy 1/2-years old, Suri!

Maggie Q’s Three Kingdoms

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 15:47:28

Maggie Q (M:I3) looked gorgeous at the 11th Pusan International Film Festival in Pusan, South Korea. Maggie Q, 27, attended a press conference for Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon this past Sunday at the Grand Hotel.

Three Kingdoms: Resurrection of the Dragon is a dramatic chronicle of Chinese history from 184 to 280 AD, during which China split into three kingdoms: the Wei, Shu and Wu. Maggie Q will play Cao Ying, the granddaughter of the warlord Cao Cao, emperor of the kingdom of Wei. Shooting of the project will start next year in China.

James Blunt & Petra Nemcova Split

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 15:35:04

James Blunt just can’t stick to one beautiful woman. The singer has reportedly split from his girlfriend of several months, model Petra Nemcova, over his inability to remain faithful.

James, 32, reportedly cheated on 27-year-old Petra with several women, including Australian TV personality, Tania Zaetta. According to a source for British newspaper, Mail on Sunday, "Rumors got back to Petra that James had been partying with loads of gorgeous girls in Ibiza over the summer. They had a huge row during London Fashion Week last month and now it is all over."

Mary-Kate Olsen has found love again

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 15:22:16

The 20-year-old mogul has been single for about a year — ever since Paris Hilton swiped her last sweetie, shipping heir Stavros Niarchos — but for about a month, Olsen has been quietly dating oil heir Maxwell Snow, according to Star magazine.

Snow, who hails from Texas’ de Menil oil family, also happens to be Uma Thurman’s nephew — the son of her older half-sister, Taya Thurman.

Don’t expect the happy couple to go public with the romance anytime soon, however.

“Every time she gets a boyfriend, the media make it impossible for it to be a normal relationship, and she’s probably scared that all the attention would scare him away,” a source told the tab. “It’s happened before, so she’s not making any public appearances with him yet.”

Pitt & Stone join in with 'Dirty Tricks'

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 10:12:51

Brad Pitt, Sharon Stone and Jim Broadbent have joined an already impressive cast in Ryan Murphy's Dirty Tricks.

Set during at the time of the Watergate scandal, the historical drama focuses on the wife of Richard Nixon's attorney general John Mitchell. Played by Meryl Streep, Martha Mitchell was responsible for bringing to light her husband's political wrongdoings.

Annette Bening and Gywneth Paltrow are already on board for the film, which will be Murphy's follow-up to Running with Scissors. Also featuring Bening, Scissors is based on the memoirs of Augusten Burroughs, and his childhood with an alcoholic father and bipolar mother.

The director told /Film of Dirty Tricks: "It's about the women in Watergate, it's very different than Ron Howard's upcoming Frost/Nixon. I love Ron Howard's movie. That was about what a nightmare Nixon was to get the rights for the Frost interview, and the negotiations back and fourth for that. Mine is really much more about one of the first Cassandra's of our century."

Ordinary Boys announce in-store gigs

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 09:59:33

The Ordinary Boys will be performing a series of in-store gigs this week in order to promote their new single.

The band will be performing 'Lonely at the Top' and signing copies for fans at HMV stores in Liverpool, Birmingham and Leeds over the next few days.

The single is the first to be released from their new album To Get Everything You Ever Wanted In Ten Easy Steps, which will be out on Monday, October 23.

Jet cancel forthcoming European tour

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 09:46:28

Australian rock band Jet have been forced to cancel their forthcoming European tour because their lead singer Nic Cester has caught laryngitis.

The band had to cancel gigs previously due to Cester's illness, and it seems that he has not fully recovered.

According to the band's official website the frontman saw a doctor in London on Friday, who told him to rest his voice after discovering nodules on his vocal chords.

A statement from Chris Cester read, "There isn't much more I can say than that we're sorry we had to do this. Everyone is extremely frustrated, no one more so than Nic. I know everyone in the band was looking forward to this leg of the tour immensely".

The singer is currently in London undergoing specialist treatment.

Robbie reignites rock 'n' roll feud

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 09:28:07

The infamous feud between Robbie Williams and Oasis frontman Liam Gallagher has been reignited after a song written by the ex-Take That member has emerged.

The song is based on John Lennon's famous hit 'Give Peace a Chance' and insults both the Gallagher brothers openly about their looks and careers.

According to a source said: "Robbie recorded the song with songwriting partner Guy Chambers...They had two number one albums under their belt at the time and were feeling pretty confident.

"The song ended up on the cutting room floor when they realised the almighty stink it would cause."

Madonna's boy leaves Malawi

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 09:15:24

Madonna's adopted baby son has reportedly flown out of his home country Malawi.

The singer completed the adoption process earlier this week, and a UK immigration official confirmed that the boy will be allowed into the country. The singer has come under scrutiny for the incident, with many claiming the adoption was illegal, as Madonna is not a Malawian citizen.

Both Madonna and husband Guy Ritchie returned to Britain this weekend, having completed their part of the legal process. Baby David Banda was seen accompanied by the singer's bodyguard as he left Malawi.

Bruce Willis given Walk of Fame star

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 09:07:05

Bruce Willis has been rewarded with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

The Die Hard actor was present for the unveiling ceremony on Monday, alongside his ex-wife Demi Moore, their children and her current husband Ashton Kutcher. Many fellow big screen stars were also in attendance, such as Ben Affleck, Kevin Costner, Sylvester Stallone and Billy Bob Thornton.

"I used to come down here and look at these stars and I could never quite figure out what you're supposed to do to get one," said Willis about his star - the 2,321st of its kind. "And time has passed and now here I am doing this, and I'm still excited about it. I'm still excited to be an actor."

Before moving into a movie career, Willis rose to fame on the television show Moonlighting, starring with Cybill Shepherd in the latter half of the 1980's.

He is currently filming Live Free or Die Hard, the fourth film in the popular franchise which is due to be released next summer.

Cruise & Holmes to wed in Italy

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 08:56:13

Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes will marry at George Clooney's Italian home, reports suggest.

The couple have earmarked November as the month to hold the ceremony, with the 23rd the widely touted date. The pair recently spent a weekend in Rome, leading to their venue choice.

A source close to the couple confirmed: "The wedding is scheduled for mid November. Kate had looked at various hotels but the venue is set to be George Clooney's villa."

A local Italian newspaper believes the mayor of the nearby town will perform the ceremony.

Spotted: In London

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 08:47:54

- Kelly Brook and Billy Zane walking along Charlotte Street, North London.

- Shane Filan trying to avoid being seen at the Plaza hotel, West London.

- Julia Davis partying at Club 24 on Kingly Street, West London.

- Duncan James shaking off a female admirer on Regent Street, Central London.

- Wentworth Miller walking into the Plaza hotel, West London.

- Jessica Alba and a friend at Heathrow, Terminal One.

- Jack Osbourne canoodling with a mystery blonde outside Chrysalis House.

- Alex Zane propping up the bar at the Plaza hotel, West London.

- Noel Fielding hailing a cab on Upper Street, Central London.

hush hush

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 08:29:13

Which wannabe rock chick might want to work on her personal hygiene? She prides herself on being rough and ready but the foul stench, those unattractive looks and her terrible manners are causing more harm than she can imagine. A wash and a good slap would do her the world of good.

Making The Scene (US)

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 08:15:31

SCARLETT JOHANSSON - with a friend at the Oasis Day Spa in New York City.

MIKE TYSON and BOBBY BROWN - partying together at the Aladdin/Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas.

LISA RINNA - buying hubby HARRY HAMLIN a pair of Chip & Pepper jeans at the Lisa Kline Men store in LA.

KATE BOSWORTH and her boyfriend, model JAMES ROUSSEAU - at Suite Bar & Lounge in New York City.

RYAN PHILLIPPE and wife REESE WITHERSPOON - outside their hotel in Manhattan, New York City.

JAKE GYLLENHAAL - walking his two dogs in Santa Monica, California.

Brooklyn Will Give You A Beatdown

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 07:32:28

Victoria Beckham and son Brooklyn were spotted leaving London, UK via Heathrow airport yesterday evening. Mrs. Becks, 32, and Brooklyn, 7, held hands throughout. Paparazzi better watch their backs. Looked like Brooklyn was going to dropkick them!

Hollywood After Dark

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 07:22:43

There was lots of action at the Chateau Marmont last week, starting with Courtney Love. The allegedly cleaned up grunge queen looked like a mess and wouldn't stop hugging the doorman goodbye.

Meanwhile, same day, same place, Pirates of the Caribbean star Geoffrey Rush was drinking up a storm with a bunch of strangers. They were being loud and annoying, and even got in trouble with the management for taking pictures.

Nicollette Sheridan was also in the house, dining with two guys and a girl - but not fiance Michael Bolton.

Earlier in the day Good Charlotte guitarist Benji Madden was spotted shopping with his girlfriend at The Grove Shopping Mall, buying her everything in sight.

Lucy Liu was spotted at Chateau Marmont, having dinner and wine with a group of girlfriends. She was laughing and enjoying her time there. She excused herself and went to the restroom, and on her way back she smacked into a waiter - nearly knocking over the plates of food he was carrying.

Over at club Area Nicky Hilton and a bunch of friends were celebrating her birthday. Big sister Paris and Caroline D'Amore were partying with her but there was no sign of her boyfriend.

Full season for Brothers and Sisters

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 06:45:28

ABC has picked up freshman series Brothers & Sisters for a full season, the network announced today. The drama series stars Calista Flockhart, Rachel Griffiths, and Sally Field.

Brothers and Sisters airs Sunday nights behind Desperate Housewives in the time slot previously occupied by Grey's Anatomy, which moved to Thursdays. According to ABC, Brothers and Sisters is the top new program on any night in the 10 p.m. hour and the second-highest-rated new series of the season among Adults 18-49.

"Brothers & Sisters is a great addition to our Sunday-night lineup and has given us a strong complement to Desperate Housewives," said ABC entertainment president Stephen McPherson.

Brothers premiered strongly after receiving negative buzz over the summer, with some critics questioning whether it was the "troubled show of the season" due to cast shuffles and backstage drama. After a strong start, the series has eroded 21 percent in the ratings.

Brothers joins the elite full-season ranks of freshman series Ugly Betty, Jericho, and Heroes. ABC made a similar decision when post-Desperate show Boston Legal was slumping in the ratings--the net ordered a full season of Boston, then moved it to another night and replaced it with then midseason Grey's Anatomy.

Big Brother Turns Dandy Highwayman

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 06:32:57

Celebrity Big Brother bosses have nicked Adam Ant from telly rival I'm A Celebrity. Both reality shows were hotly pursuing the troubled pop star.

But BB bosses turned inti "Dandy Highwayman" to steal Adam - who battled manic depression - away from the jungle.

Fallen idol Adam - real name Stuart Goddard had been offered huge sums by both shows to sign on the dotted line. But the star has told ITV chiefs that he won't be heading into the jungle next month.

Instead the chart buster of the late 70s and early 80s has agreed to appear on Celebrity Big Brother in January.

Take That's Fears For Crazy Fans

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 06:27:20

Take That showed what good "geyers" they are by saving fans from serious injury on the set of their new video.

Hysrerical devotees crashed the session but found themselves heading for boiling hot pools of water.

The manband flew to Reykjavik in Iceland to film the promo for Patience and were staggered to find a group of fans waiting for them.

But their initial pleasure turned to concern when the girls in question tried to invade the set which was like a lava valley.

A source revealed: "It was like walking on the moon. The band expected snow but it was all rocky terrain with geysers that threw hot water in the air whenever they felt like it. They had safety people on hand to brief them. But they decided to step up the security and fencing around the set after finding that fans had manoeuvred their way through. There was even a photographer who realised he was on to a money spinner and hid behind a rock trying to snap them. Every measure to keep anyone burning themselves was then taken."

Take That's new album Beautiful World, released in November and their The Ultimate Tour - Live In Manchester DVD, out October 23, will fill many Christmas stockings.

A Wild Ride For Brooke

by lawsonjeff @ 2006-10-17 - 06:13:24

Ex-Eastenders star Brooke Kinsella is to be thrown to the lions in a new reality TV show. The 23-year-old, who played Kelly Taylor in the soap, will go to Africa to train to be a safari ranger, living in the bush and handling wild animals.

Brooke will be joined on BBC's Safari school by Holby City's Jeremy Sheffield, The Bill's Paul Usher, Blair McDonough from Neighbours, Olympic athlete Jamie Baulch and former BBC news reader Jan Leeming.

The celebs will spend four weeks at Shamwari Game Reserve in South Africa for the show, screened next year as part of the BBC Saving Planet Earth season.


 
 

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