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| 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.
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| 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] |
| USA Again Takes Cable Demo Crown August 19, 2008 11:16:00Averaging 1.27 million adults 25-54 and 1.13 million viewers 18-49, thanks to original series like Monk and Law & Order: Criminal Intent, as well as the Monday night wrestling showcase WWE Raw - [Read more] |
| Gossip Girl Contest August 18, 2008 22:08:28FanBolt writes: Gossip Girl: The Complete First Season Comes Out August 19 But You Can Generate Your Own Gossip Now!! Create your own juicy gossip to text to all of your friends at www.gossipgirltvondvd.com
Plus enter to win a $1,000 gift card and a 2 night trip to NYC + more Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| NCC Pacts With Erstwhile Foe DirecTV August 18, 2008 06:35:00Per terms of the agreement, NCC will integrate select RSN feeds, currently offered to DirecTV subscribers, into cable advertising interconnects in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Los Angeles and San Francisco - [Read more] |
| Cyrus Dating Adam Sevani August 15, 2008 22:11:13FanBolt writes: MILEY CYRUS is dating teen movie star ADAM SEVANI, according to Hollywood gossips.
The pair was spotted enjoying a bike ride in Hollywood together last week (05Aug08), and sources claim the day out was one of a number of recent liaisons.
An insider tells Us Weekly magazine, "Its the early stages of dating. She is a little boy-crazy over him." Step Up2: The Streets star Sevani is 16; Cyrus is 15. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Rogen Plans Superbad/Pineapple Express Crossover August 15, 2008 22:11:11FanBolt writes: SETH ROGEN is planning to bring back movie hits SUPERBAD and PINEAPPLE EXPRESS with one cross-over sequel.
Rogen and Evan Goldberg creation Superbad was a box office hit in 2007, grossing $162 million (81 million) off a relatively small $20 million (10 million) budget. Stoner comedy Pineapple Express is heading for similar heights, having already taken double its $25 million (12.5 million) budget in just a week at the global box office. And Rogens co-star in the movie, James Franco, reveals studio bosses are leaning on the 26 year old to write follow ups for both. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Britney Writes New Song For Her Sons August 15, 2008 22:11:09FanBolt writes: BRITNEY SPEARS new album will include a musical tribute to her two young sons.
After a traumatic year, during which she lost custody of Sean Preston, two, and Jayden James, one, the singer is now reunited with the pair, thanks to a court order granting her increased visitation rights. And she has written the new track to thank the tots for inspiring her to get her life and career back on track.
She tells OK! magazine "I actually wrote a song for my new album called My Baby. Its a real beautiful song." Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Simpson Quits Pop August 15, 2008 22:11:06FanBolt writes: JESSICA SIMPSON is turning her back on pop music to concentrate on becoming a country legend.
The singer is preparing for the September (08) release of her new album of country tracks, and the Texan native already feels more comfortable in her new genre.
Simpson tells Elle magazine, "I will never do pop again." And she is happy to let her sister Ashlee concentrate on topping the charts and appearing on pop shows - because her sibling is a better dancer.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Jolie To Replace Cruise In Thriller Movie August 14, 2008 22:22:01FanBolt writes: ANGELINA JOLIE will replace TOM CRUISE as the star in thriller movie EDWIN A. SALT, according to reports.
The film is being rewritten to cater for Jolie, who is well known for appearing in action films, such as the Lara Croft franchise and Wanted.
The original script for the espionage thriller was originally written for a male lead but Jolie apparently showed an interest and the role was changed.
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Johansson: Im Not Allens Muse August 14, 2008 22:21:58FanBolt writes: SCARLETT JOHANSSON denies she has become director WOODY ALLENs latest muse.
Allen admits the Lost In Translation star is the inspiration for his films, following in the footsteps of actresses and his former lovers Diane Keaton and Mia Farrow.
The actress has appeared in three Allen movies in as many years; 2005s Match Point, Scoop in 2006 and the forthcoming Vicky Cristina Barcelona. But Johansson rejects claims she has become a muse for the moviemaker, insisting they only work together to "have fun".
Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Jonas Brothers Aim For Number One August 14, 2008 22:21:56FanBolt writes: Pop sensations THE JONAS BROTHERS are on course to land their first U.S. number one album after scoring sales of over 200,000 in a day.
The trios A Little Bit Longer release hit record store shelves on Tuesday (12Aug08) and enjoyed a great first-day of business. Chart experts predict the album could debut at the top of next weeks (20Aug08) chart with more than 600,000 sales.
The siblings are expected to challenge Coldplay for the biggest-ever sales week for a digital album title - the British rockers Viva La Vida Or Death and All His Friends sold 288,000 downloads in its first week on sale earlier this year (08). And Billboard reports the Jonas Brothers may pull off another chart feat next week if their self-titled album, which currently sits at number 11, falls back into the top 10. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] |
| Spears: Sisters Pregnancy Was Mind-Boggling August 14, 2008 22:21:54FanBolt writes: Troubled singer BRITNEY SPEARS has spoken for the first time of her surprise when she found out her younger sister was pregnant - insisting the news was "mind-boggling".
In her first interview for two years, the Toxic hitmaker has told of her delight at becoming an aunt - and also of her shock when she discovered that her 16-year-old sister was having a baby.
Jamie Lynn Spears gave birth to her first daughter, Maddie, with her boyfriend Casey Aldridge in June (08). And her older sibling - who lost custody of her own two sons in 2007 - was overjoyed to welcome the new baby into the family. She tells U.S. magazine OK!, "That was special, but it was also strange because shes always been the baby. Read more at Fanbolt.com. - [Read more] | |
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