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| Damon A Dad Again August 21, 2008 21:40:41FanBolt writes: Movie star MATT DAMON is a father again - his wife LUCIANA BARROSO gave
birth
to the couples second child on Wednesday (20Aug08).
Little Gia Zavala Damon has two big sisters waiting for her at home -
two-year-old Isabella and Alexa, Barrosos 10-year-old daughter from a
previous
marriage.
Damons spokeswoman reports the new arrival is "a healthy, beautiful baby
girl."
Ironically, little Gia was born on the same day that Jennifer Garner, the
wife
of Damons best friend Ben Affleck, confirmed shes pregnant with the
couples
second child. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Jackson And Del Toro To Write The Hobbit August 21, 2008 21:40:38FanBolt writes: LORD OF THE RINGS filmmakers PETER JACKSON and GUILLERMO DEL TORO have
called
off their search for a writer to pen franchise prequel THE HOBBIT - after
deciding they are best suited for the task.
The Hobbit director del Toro and Jackson, who directed the first three
original films, had previously launched a global search for a scribe to
adapt
J.R.R. Tolkiens classic to the big screen.
But after eight months, the pair has announced their plans to tackle the
movie and its follow-up themselves. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Summer of Cable Love August 21, 2008 05:23:00Summer 2008 may not have generated as many ratings headlines for cable as last year, when Disney Channels "High School Musical 2" blew away viewership records and there was a higher number of original scripted series bows. - [Read more] |
| Applegates Cancer Testing Crusade August 20, 2008 23:37:18FanBolt writes: Breast cancer survivor CHRISTINA APPLEGATE has launched a campaign to encourage women to undergo early testing for the deadly disease.
The Anchorman star insists it was the doctor-ordered MRI (magnetic resonance
imaging) scan that helped her to beat the illness, following her diagnosis last month (Jul08).
And the actress has responded by launching her own initiative to raise funds in an effort to help women at risk of contracting breast cancer. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Lavignes Malaysian Concert Canceled August 20, 2008 23:37:16FanBolt writes: Canadian singer AVRIL LAVIGNE has canceled her forthcoming concert in Malaysia following protests from a political party which claims the pop star is "too sexy" to perform in the Muslim country.
The Sk8er Boi singer was set to play a show in the countrys capital Kuala Lumpur on 29 August (08), kicking off a month-long tour of Asia.
But the Arts, Culture and Heritage Ministry has decided not to permit Lavignes show, claiming its content is unsuitable to Malaysian culture on the eve of the countrys Independence Day on 31 August (08).
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Faris Humiliated By Nude Scenes August 20, 2008 23:37:14FanBolt writes: SCARY MOVIE star ANNA FARIS was forced to break her no nudity clause for new film HOUSE BUNNY after a series of "complicating factors" with a body double forced her to bare all.
Faris made sure that her naked form was captured only from behind, but still calls the experience "humiliating".
She says, "It was my first nude scene and it wasnt supposed to be me. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Dunst Backs Obama August 20, 2008 23:37:12FanBolt writes: Actress KIRSTEN DUNST has vowed to do "whatever is necessary" to ensure U.S.
presidential candidate BARACK OBAMA is elected into office.
The 26-year-old is endorsing the Democrat and insists she is prepared to go to great lengths to help him win the White House race.
She says, "I absolutely adore him and Ill do whatever is necessary to help him become the next president. Im so excited that he is running. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Pratts Virgin Boast Under Online Scrutiny August 20, 2008 23:37:10FanBolt writes: THE HILLS star SPENCER PRATT has been caught lying about his girlfriend HEIDI MONTAGs purity - he insists shes still a virgin.
Pratt was promoting the new season of the reality TV phenomenon on Los Angeles Ryan Seacrests morning show, when he cooed about Montags no-sex-before-marriage promise.
He told the radio host, "Shes still a virgin... We dont sin over here,"
adding that he and Montag place pillows between them in bed at night - to help them fight temptation. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Ryan Seacrest Reups With Comcast August 20, 2008 15:51:00Ryan Seacrest has reupped with Comcast Entertainment Group, signing a new three-year contract that expands on the multihyphenate’s original development deal. - [Read more] |
| DeGeneres And De Rossi Wed August 19, 2008 21:07:00FanBolt writes: Talk show queen ELLEN DeGENERES has wed her longtime girlfriend PORTIA DE ROSSI in an intimate ceremony.
DeGeneres, 50, and actress de Rossi, 35, exchanged rings at the private service in the backyard of their Beverly Hills home on Saturday (16Aug08).
Just 19 guests watched as the couple read aloud their handwritten vows, including DeGeneres mother Betty and de Rossis mother Margaret Rogers, who flew in from her native Australia for the occasion. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Duff Engaged? August 19, 2008 21:06:58FanBolt writes: Actress/singer HILARY DUFF has sparked rumors shes taking her relationship with hockey star MIKE COMRIE to the next level, after she was snapped wearing a ring on her wedding finger.
The 20-year-old star was spotted leaving Hollywoods Il Sole restaurant with National Hockey League (NHL) star Comrie on Friday night (15Aug08) when she flashed her left hand to reveal a ring.
And the shot has sent gossips into a spin - leading many to speculate over whether Duff and Comrie are engaged. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Depp, Law & Farrells Gift To Ledgers Daughter August 19, 2008 21:06:56FanBolt writes: JOHNNY DEPP, JUDE LAW and COLIN FARRELL have donated their fee for completing HEATH LEDGERs final film role to the late stars daughter.
The acting trio agreed to play versions of Ledgers character Tim in The Imaginarium of Dr Parnassus following his death in January (08).
And they decided to donate their fees to two-year-old Matilda - Ledgers daughter with actress Michelle Williams - because the star left an old will which did not include the little girl. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Potter Bosses Fear Movie Flop August 19, 2008 21:06:54FanBolt writes: HARRY POTTER movie makers fear the next installment of the fantasy franchise will flop - because J.K. ROWLING has released the last novel in the series.
The first five films were a huge box office success, cashing in on the hype surrounding the publication of Rowlings books.
But the seventh and final text was in bookshops last year (07) - and there are still three movies yet to hit theatres. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Britney & Brown Lead MTV VMAS August 19, 2008 21:06:51FanBolt writes: BRITNEY SPEARS and CHRIS BROWN will be the queen and king of the MTV Video Music Awards next month (07Sep08) after landing three nominations apiece.
Both stars will compete for the nights Video of The Year honor; Spears will also fight for Best Pop Video and Best Female Video of the Year for Piece of Me.
Meanwhile, other artists up for Best Video are the Jonas Brothers for Burnin Up, the Pussycat Dolls for When I Grow Up and newcomers the Ting Tings for Shut Up and Let Me Go. Brown is nominated for Forever.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Huffman Landed Role In Desperate Audition August 19, 2008 21:06:49FanBolt writes: Actress FELICITY HUFFMAN landed her role in hit U.S. TV series DESPERATE
HOUSEWIVES in a shocking audition when she complained about the pitfalls of
motherhood.
The mum-of-three stunned casting directors when she stumbled into her
audition for the show, looking distressed.
She then told the agents "Im losing my mind" in reference to raising her
brood - and believes she got the job as a result of the comment. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Barrs Website Slams Pitt And Jolie August 19, 2008 21:06:47FanBolt writes: TV star ROSEANNE BARR has reportedly launched a scathing attack on BRAD PITT
and ANGELINA JOLIE - branding them "evil".
In a post on Barrs website, apparently written by the comedy queen, the
writer slams the Hollywood couple for making millions while starring in
"violent, psychopathic" movies - but only giving away a small part of their
paychecks to charity. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Hanson To Be Dad Again August 19, 2008 21:06:45FanBolt writes: HANSON star TAYLOR HANSONs brood is about to get bigger - his wife is pregnant with their fourth child.
The singer, 25, and his wife Natalie, 26 - who married in 2002 - will welcome the next addition to their family this winter (08-09).
Hanson tells People.com, "Each of our kids has made life richer and more exciting. We cant wait for this guy to join the party." Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Hilter Film Ready For Release August 19, 2008 21:06:42FanBolt writes: TOM CRUISEs German war drama VALKYRIE will be released this Christmas (08) -
after test audiences approved of the long-anticipated movie.
Film bosses had initially pushed the release date back to February next year
(09) after shooting overran.
But the movie, which also stars Kenneth Branagh, Terence Stamp, and comedian
Eddie Izzard, has now been brought forward for American audiences after wowing
viewers at test screenings.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Batman Is The King Of The World Again August 19, 2008 21:06:40FanBolt writes: The new BATMAN movie is back at the top of the global box office after scoring
another big weekend take outside the U.S.
The Dark Knights healthy $42.4 million (GBP21.2 million) was enough to
topple another sequel, The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor, which dropped
from first, despite raking in $32.6 million (GBP16.3 million) in 56 markets.
The Dark Knight has become only the 19th film in history to cross the $800
million (GBP400 million) mark in combined U.S. and global box office ticket
sales.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] | |
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