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New Moon Opening Day Sales Break Box Office Records

Duncan Riley — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 01:12:59 +0000

Proving perhaps once and for all that there is no God, The Twilight Saga: New Moon’s opening day sales have broken two box office records.

New Moon broke the record for midnight ticket sales Thursday ($26.3 million), and bought home opening day sales of $72.7 million Friday, ahead of the previous record held by The Dark Knight which made $62.2 million.

Industry observers though believe that New Moon won’t break any records over the weekend based on the previous box office for the first Twilight film, which dropped 41% on the Saturday following a similar big Friday opening.

Sales for New Moon for its opening weekend are being estimated at $110-$120 million.

Courteney Cox Family Matter Stops Cougar Town Filming

Duncan Riley — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:31:40 +0000

A Courteney Cox family matter has bought filming on TV series Cougar Town to a halt as Cox has had to leave to tend to it.

What the Courteney Cox family matter is though is a complete mystery; an ABC rep would only confirm that “production on Cougar Town has been temporarily shut down in order for Courteney to deal with a private family matter” and reps for Cox won’t fess up to what the issue is either.

Cox is married to David Arquette, and the couple have one child. Reports earlier this year suggested that with her clock ticking at 45, she wanted to have another child.

Cougar Town has been one of the more successful new shows this year, with the show being picked up for a full season in October.

Rumor Claims Robert Pattinson Is Dead

Duncan Riley — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 11:34:40 +0000

It’s the weekend, and that means its time for a fake celebrity rumor, and first off the mark Saturday is a Robert Pattinson dead rumor.

According to reports circulation, Robert Pattinson was found dead in his hotel in New York City due to a heroin overdose.

Notably, perhaps highlighting that there’s only so many ways you can fake kill a celebrity, the same rumor circulated nearly 12 months ago to the day.

For the record, Robert Pattinson is not dead, Robert Pattinson has not died, although we sincerely wish he career (along with the whole Twilight series) would.

Miley Cyrus Bus Crash Victim Named

Duncan Riley — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 04:45:27 +0000

The victim in this morning’s Miley Cyurs bus crash has been identified as the driver of the crashed bus.

53 year old Austin, Texas resident William G. Douglas, also known as “Uncle Bill” was named as the only person to have died among the nine injured in the crash.

The Cyrus family said in a statement that “We are deeply saddened by the loss of Bill “Uncle Bill” Douglas. Members of our tour are like members of our family. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his family in the midst of this tragedy. He will truly be missed .”

As we reported previously, Miley was not on board at the time of the crash, which was apparently caused by the bus “drifting” off a wet road.

Halle Berry Proud of Rihanna

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:00:13 +0000

Halle Berry is “proud” of Rihanna.

The ‘X-Men’ actress, who has previously spoken about the abuse she and her mother suffered at the hands of their partners, is relieved the ‘Umbrella’ hitmaker ended her relationship with Chris Brown after he assaulted her in February.

She said, “Any time a woman frees herself from that kind of bondage and that kind of situation I’m proud.”

Meanwhile, Halle has denied she and long-term boyfriend Gabriel Aubry, with whom she has 19-month-old daughter Nahla, are planning to have another child, insisting she is too busy with working on her new perfume range.

When asked if she was contemplating having another baby, she told US TV show ‘Access Hollywood’: “Not my real baby, but my career baby and it’s called Pure Orchid. I have to say it’s pretty.”

Halle recently admitted she used to be attracted to abusive men because she regularly saw her father attacking her mother when she was growing up.

She said, “My mother was a battered woman and that was my childhood for a good chunk of it.

“Early on in my life, I made choices, and I chose men that were abusive because that was what I knew growing up.”

However, she underwent therapy and learned what to do if and when a relationship became violent.

Lily Allen Gets On-Board In Music Piracy

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:40:59 +0000

Lily Allen has made a U-turn in her stance on music piracy.

The ‘Not Fair’ singer, who launched a scathing attack on illegal file-sharing on her MySpace blog and attacked indie group Radiohead for giving their latest album away on a pay-what-you-want basis, claims she doesn’t care if people copy her albums and sell them on for a profit.

Lily, 24, told UK radio station Key 103 Radio: “If someone comes up with a burnt copy of my CD and offers it to you for £4, I haven’t a problem with that as long as the person buying it places some kind do of value on my music.”

In Lily’s original blog post she said downloading was starving up-and-coming artists of money they need to keep producing music, and attacked the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC) – whose members include Travis singer Fran Healy, Blur drummer Dave Rowntree and Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien.

She wrote, “I’m going to be writing to British artists, saying just this: File sharing’s not OK for British music. We need to find new ways to help consumers access and buy music legally, but saying file sharing’s fine is not helping anyone and definitely not helping British music.”

The FAC recently called for the British government to abandon proposals to cut off the internet connections of people who illegally download music.

James Van Der Beek Files For Divorce

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:07:12 +0000

James Van Der Beek has filed for divorce.

The former ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star split from actress Heather McComb earlier this year and has now started legal proceedings to officially end their six-year marriage.

The papers were filed at a Los Angeles court and James cited “irreconcilable differences” as the reason for their break-up.

The pair tied the knot in Malibu in 2003, six months after the sixth and final season of ‘Dawson’s Creek’ aired.

James’ co-stars Michelle Williams and Busy Phillips attended the intimate ceremony.

Friends suspected a divorce was brewing when the couple sold their $2.5 million home in Studio City, California, in March.

They put the mansion, which features 180-degree canyon, mountain and city views, and a luxurious mist cooling system, on the market.

Since they tied the knot, James – who played Dawson Leery in the US teen drama – has guest starred in ‘How I Met Your Mother’, ‘One Tree Hill’, ‘Ugly Betty’ and ‘Medium’.

Heather has appeared in ‘Prison Break’, ‘Crossing Jordan’ and ‘CSI: New York’.

Miley Cyrus tour bus crashes, kills one

Kim LaCapria — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:36:11 +0000

Nine people suffered minor injuries and a bus driver was killed when the tour bus of teen pop star Miley Cyrus flipped over about 40 miles south of Richmond, VA.

Miley was not on board at the time of the crash, which was apparently caused by the bus “drifting” off a wet road. The crash occurred at about 8:15 a.m. Friday on Interstate 85 in Dinwiddie, VA. Cyrus has a show scheduled for Sunday in Greensboro, NC.

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Hugh Grant Wants Own Kids

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:35:33 +0000

Hugh Grant is ready to have children.

The Hollywood bachelor, whose relationships with actress Elizabeth Hurley and socialite Jemima Khan broke down because he didn’t want to settle down, now feels is qualified to be a dad after getting plenty of practice helping with his nephews, nieces and godchildren.

But the 49-year-old actor admits he would employ a team of nannies to help raise his offspring.

Hugh, who is currently single said, “Ten years ago, I wouldn’t have thought about having children at all. But now I have so many nephews and nieces and cousins and godchildren, I like the thought.

“But that’s on the basis that I can leave after ten minutes. I don’t know what it would be like 24 hours a day. I think I’d have a lot of nannies.”

Asked if he still believes he will raise a family of his own, he added to Parade magazine: “Yes, yes, yes. I have not given up hope!

“I find I’m not as bad with children as I used to be.”

The ‘Music and Lyrics’ star even has theories on how to raise the perfect child, by not smothering them with love.

He explained, “If you have a smothering parent, the effect it can apparently have on a child is to give them, in equal doses, a sense of too much self-esteem, because they are mummy’s little princess or prince, and low self-esteem. It affects future relationships.”

Zac Efron Stunned By Island Hopping Fans

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:00:59 +0000

Zac Efron’s fans are so obsessed with him they even traveled to an island to see him.

The ‘High School Musical’ actor was shooting new movie ‘Me and Orson Wells’ on the Isle of Man, a small island located in the Irish Sea between Britain and Ireland, and was stunned to discover his legion of female fans had even managed to hunt him down there.

He said, “I was looking forward to that seclusion. From what I heard it was a pretty quiet place and there weren’t a lot of people there. But they found it. But I felt pretty welcome.”

The movie is something of a departure for Zac, who is famous for playing clean-cut jock Troy Bolton in the hit ‘High School Musical’ films, admits he was looking for something a bit “riskier” when he accepted the part.

Zac, who plays a teenage student who, by luck, gets to work with a young Orson Welles, the acclaimed American writer and director, in the coming-of-age drama said, “I was looking for that opportunity, something fresh.”

Zac wasn’t concerned his large, mostly teen fan base, wouldn’t have heard of Orson Welles.

He said, “Perhaps the fans that don’t know about Orson maybe have more of an opinion now when they study this stuff at school… some insight into the early life of this American icon.”

Miley Cyrus Anxious and Insecure With Liam Hemsworth

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:45:54 +0000

Miley Cyrus felt “anxious and insecure” working with Liam Hemsworth.

The ‘Hannah Montana’ star is rumored to be dating her ‘The Last Song’ co-star, who she describes as her “best friend,” and although she won’t confirm the romance speculation, she says she is amazed by how much they understand one another.

She said, “I’ve never gotten along with someone so well. I was a little anxious about making this movie; I wanted everything to be perfect. To go on set and feel insecure was a totally new element for me. But he felt the same way. He admitted his insecurities, and it was really nice to have someone who understands me for once.”

The 16-year-old singer-and-actress also admitted one of the reasons why she deleted her Twitter account was to protect her relationship with the Australian actor.

She explained to Seventeen magazine, “It sucks when your personal life becomes public. So I’m finding ways to make my personal and private life more of my life – which is one of the reasons why I deleted my Twitter. We’ve decided that any type of relationship that we have, we will always just keep it very D.L (down low). First and foremost, we are best friends, so that’s what I tell people all the time.”

While she won’t comment on any romance, Miley is thankful for Liam’s support and admits he makes her feel special.

She added, “Liam has been a big part of that. All you want is for one person to say, ‘You did a really good job today.’ Or, ‘You look really beautiful,’ or, ‘I was really moved by that.’ You just want one person to make you feel good about something you’re doing.”

Rachel McAdams Yogic Diet for ‘Sherlock Holmes’ Film

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:15:28 +0000

Rachel McAdams needed to do lots of yoga to fit into her ‘Sherlock Holmes’ outfit.

The actress had to wear a lot of tight-fitting corsets for her role as Irene Adler in Guy Ritchie’s new movie about the British fictional detective and admits it was a struggle to get them on.

She said, “I wasn’t allowed to take that corset off! I had to rely on yoga exercises! Don’t get me wrong, I’m such a girly girl, I was in heaven being dressed in these incredible costumes. But it was like something out of ’Gone With The Wind’. I’m holding onto the trailer door trying to eek out just a little bit of space so that I can speak properly. Each morning, they tried to make me laugh and on the laugh they’d yank – that’s how they managed to squeeze me in every day.”

Rachel also joked she was so desperate to be in the film, she had to beg Guy for her part.

She quipped to Total Film magazine, “I hunted Guy down and camped on his doorstep until he relented! OK, no, we had a chat in a garden and it went from there… Fortunately, it worked out for me.”

Rachel Hunter’s Racy New Man

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:40:18 +0000

Rachel Hunter is reportedly dating Eddie Irvine.

The New Zealand-born model is said to be getting over her split from ice hockey player Jarret Stoll, who ended their relationship just seven weeks before they were due to marry this year, by spending time with the former Formula One racing driver.

Guests at the Cinema Society’s after-party for ‘Broken Embraces’, which was held at New York’s Standard Hotel, saw 40-year-old Rachel “giggling and flirting” with Eddie.

Rachel, who was previously married to singer Rod Stewart, was heartbroken when Jarret walked out on her in June, leaving her to email guests and tell them their August wedding was off.

A source said at the time, “Rachel is absolutely devastated. Everything was in place for their wedding, she had the venue, the designer dress, the guest list.

“She has absolutely no idea why Jarret has done this. It sounds like it could be a classic case of cold feet.”

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz to Star in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:00:55 +0000

Ashlee Simpson-Wentz is to star in the Broadway production of ‘Chicago’.

The 25-year-old star played murderess Roxie Hart in the London West End version of the musical and is now reprising the part in New York’s famous theater district.

Ashlee starts her run on November 30 and admits she can’t wait to tread the boards once again.

She said, “I’m honored to be reprising my role as Roxie Hart, returning to the stage and joining this amazing cast. Being on Broadway is a childhood dream come true.”

Big sister Jessica, 29, is thrilled Ashlee has landed the part after her disappointment of being axed from US TV series ‘Melrose Place’ last month.

Jessica wrote on her Twitter page, “I can’t wait to watch Ash’ on Broadway in all of her glory!!! I get chillbumps from toes to noggin thinking about it!!! YAY!!!! (sic)”

Eva Longoria Parker’s Sex Life

Bang — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:45:27 +0000

‘Desperate Housewives’ is affecting Eva Longoria Parker’s sex life.

The actress admits she and husband Tony Parker can only get steamy between the sheets at weekends because of her filming schedule in Hollywood and his commitments to his basketball team the San Antonio Spurs, who are based in Texas.

She told Joy magazine, “I work three to four days per week. And then I fly to Texas to spend a long weekend with Tony. So we only have sex during the weekend.”

Eva and Tony’s lovemaking time is further reduced by her interests away from the US TV show.

The 34-year-old actress has set up her own production company and owns a Hollywood restaurant Beso, which serves Mexican food, and admits she hates not being busy.

She added, “I can never sit still and must always be doing something. I founded my own production company. We have already developed three TV shows and are currently working on two film projects. At the same time Tony and I are building a house in San Antonio and this takes a very long time. Luckily, I inherited my mother’s multi-tasking gene. But you have to set priorities!”

Despite her hectic life, Eva is happy being a wife and does anything she can to please Tony.

She said, “I love being married. I’m part of something bigger and more important now. The marriage gives me so much more than my job. Tony and I feel incredibly connected. I love being a housewife. It’s great fun. I cook, clean and sew. I even wash Tony’s laundry.”

About this movie piracy thing killing the industry…

Steven Hodson — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:54:37 +0000

Every time you turn around some movie exec or entertainment lobbyist is proclaiming how all the talk of free and evil people downloading illegal copies of movies is killing the movie business.

Yet it seems that just as quickly we hear stats after stats about how the current year has been one of the best. Blockbuster after blockbuster rolls through towns and cities making millions upon millions of dollars.

It turns out that 2009 is shaping up to be a year that will be breaking box office records that were set back in 2006. In a public relations release Sony Pictures announced that they have already passed the $1.634 billion mark.

The year has been driven by the success of a number of breakthrough hits in the international marketplace. The studio’s most recent blockbuster is 2012, from director Roland Emmerich, which opened this past weekend to more than $165 million internationally ($230.4 million worldwide) and has yet to open in such markets as Japan, where it is expected to perform solidly.

Also contributing to the overseas record is Columbia Pictures’ Angels & Demons, which opened in May and has taken in over $352 million in foreign markets. Sony Pictures Releasing International distributed Terminator Salvation in many overseas countries, taking in $220.6 million in SPRI’s territories. District 9 proved popular around the world, too, taking in $88 million overseas, including $67.7 million from SPRI territories. Columbia’s The Ugly Truth, a modestly budgeted comedy, took in more than $112 million from international audiences (and still going). Finally, Michael Jackson fans around the world have driven Michael Jackson’s THIS IS IT to $155.2 million internationally so far and more than $222 million worldwide.

Talk about talking out of both sides of your mouth. On one hand we have the business being destroyed by evil downloaders but on the other they are making more money than in the history of the business.

Demi Moore’s W Magazine Photo Cover Center of Airbrushing Controversy

AHN — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:53:37 +0000

New York, NY (CNS) – Demi Moore’s hip has just been chunked off. The 47-year-old slender star’s latest magazine cover photo has gotten the attention of observant readers after it appears a photo editor exaggeratedly airbrushed her picture.

At first glance, Mrs. Ashton Kutcher looks dazzling wearing a Balmain leotard on her W magazine cover photo. However, for the eagle-eyed readers, a chunk of her curvaceous hips is noticeably missing.

Although consumers are now used to a little airbrushing and touch ups on pictures, Moore’s photo appears to have been sabotaged by an overly enthusiastic Photoshop editor.

A section of her left thigh that is close to her hip appears to have been missing.

A spokesperson for the magazine told Jezebel.com that photographers Mert Alas and Marcus Piggot “did not do anything unusual or out of the ordinary” on the actress for the shoot.

Oprah Quits Show 9000 Penises Later

Duncan Riley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:40:25 +0000

Oprah will announced on air Friday that she will be leaving her daytime talk show in September 2011 after 25 years on the air.

The show, which turned Oprah from a Chicago small time host to an international superstar, has seen a variety of stars appear on it over the years, while at the same time offering up a veritable freak show of guests, sort of Jerry Springer but more up market.

A spokesman for Oprah’s production company Harpo declined to say whether Oprah would be retiring completely, or appearing on air in new show. Speculation this year has suggested that she might appear on the Oprah network.

To many online, Oprah will be most fondly remembered for the lulz she provided after being trolled by claims that over 9000 penises were targeting children in the United States. “Over 9000″ is an old meme that is commonly used for trolling. Here’s that classic moment again:

So-called Carmen Electra Leaked Video Publicity Stunt

Duncan Riley — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:21:33 +0000

A so-called Carmen Electra leaked video that at least according to some sites shows Electra in some girl on girl action is nothing more than a fairly disappointing publicity stunt.

The video shows Electra making out with another woman, and unzipping the pants of a cameraman…but that’s it. No nudity, no actual sex, and a controlled leak to gain publicity.

Electra’s career hasn’t exactly been stellar of late, with her only acting roles tending to be in cheap spoof movies where she always plays the role of the sex-bunny type character.

We’d never embed a sex tape on this site, but the Carmen Electra Leaked Video is so not porn that it even appears on Youtube. The video as follows:

20-year-old model Daul Kim found dead in Paris

Kim LaCapria — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:30:26 +0000

20-year-old Korean model Daul Kim was found dead in a Parisian apartment, New York Magazine is reporting.

Kim’s death was confirmed by her agency, Next, who said in a statement:

“She was a top model and a great friend to all of us at Next. Please respect her family’s privacy at this time of sadness. We will all miss her very much.”

Cause of death was not disclosed, but New York Magazine cites a source claiming the death was a suicide. Daul made her modeling debut in the Fall 2007 shows, and she appeared in Zoo, British Vogue and an ad campaign for Topshop. Kim maintained a blog entitled “I Like To Fork Myself,” and added a final post on 11/18, “say hi to forever.”