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Sharon Stone to play cheating wife
Actress Sharon Stone will play a married woman who seduces a student in director Tony Kaye's new movie.

According to contactmusic.com, the 53-year-old, known for her bold role in "Basic Instinct",...


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Brad Pitt quit weed for career
Actor Brad Pitt says he quit smoking cannabis because he was "disgusted" with the habit, and stopped for the sake of his career.

The 48-year-old admitted that he was heavily using marijuana in the...
Naomi Watts snubs Academy Awards
Actress Naomi Watts has shown her disappointment towards the Academy Awards for snubbing "J Edgar" leading man Leonardo DiCaprio.

The 43-year-old said she was shocked to hear that DiCaprio was not...
Christina Ricci finds new love with James Heerdegen
Christina Ricci has struck up a romance with actor James Heerdegen, as the two were seen holidaying together recently.

Ricci met the 'Friends with Benefits' star on the set of her TV show 'Pan...
I love being 36 and want to avoid Botox, says Charlize Theron
Charlize Theron, who is enjoying life as a single woman since splitting from British actor Stuart Townsend in 2010, has revealed that she is "36 and loving it".

While talking about her upcoming...
Newt Gingrich wants Brad Pitt as his on-screen avatar
Newt Gingrich thinks Brad Pitt should play him in a movie.

The Republican presidential hopeful was asked by syndicated radio host Rich Stevens late Wednesday, who should be cast in a movie about his...
Ashley Green avoided social dos to concentrate on acting career
Ashley Green has revealed that she avoided the Hollywood social scene when she first arrived in Los Angeles, as she feared it would ruin her chances of starring on the big screen.

The 24-year-old...
Dating too many girls a hassle!
Actor Daniel Radcliffe says dating multiple girls is too much of a "hassle".

The 22-year-old has been romancing Rosie Coker, a production assistant, for almost two years. He says he is glad he no...
Indian-origin actor says UK soaps stereotype Asian characters more than Aussie counterparts
An Indian-origin-Australian actor has claimed that Australia is more forward-thinking than the UK when it comes to portraying ethnic minorities in soaps.

Actor Sachin Joab, who plays Ajay Kapoor, a...
Loving hubby Wayne Rooney takes wife Coleen to watch theatre show
Wayne Rooney, who seems to do anything to make his wife Coleen happy, was spotted out on a date night with his wife Coleen to watch 'Oliver!' at the Palace Theatre in Manchester.

As the local...
Thurman's wears salwar-kameez for TV show
It seems actress Uma Thurman is fascinated with Indian clothes -- she filmed new telivision show "Smash" in a salwar kameez.

The pink attire the 41-year-old wore was embellished with gold, and Uma...
James Cameron 'planning to move to New Zealand'
Hollywood director, James Cameron is said to be planning to move onto a New Zealand farm.

Cameron has successfully applied to buy 2,636 acres of farmland in New Zealand.

In an application filed...
Halle Berry, Cruise and J.Lo to present at Oscars
Halle Berry has been announced as one of the presenters of this year's Academy Awards ceremony.

The Oscar winner joins the list of presenters that already includes Tom Cruise, Jennifer Lopez and the...
Coca Cola wakes up Brad Pitt's kids
Hollywood Actor Brad Pitt admits he gives his children Coca-Cola to get them out of bed in the morning.

Pitt claims he and his partner Angelina Jolie seldom find it difficult to get all six of their...
Prateik Babbar in live-in relationship with Amy Jackson
Actor Prateik Babbar and Liverpool lass Amy Jackson, who star in the upcoming, film 'Ek Deewana Tha' have apparently decided to take their relationship to the next level.

Prateik has reportedly...
Liz Hurley keeps up with bright and young co-stars on sets of 'Gossip Girl'
Elizabeth Hurley, who is old enough to be the mother of the actors on 'Gossip Girl', cut a contemporary dash while filming her scenes as empowered media mogul, Diane Payne for the show in New...
Henry Cavill visits US airmen
British actor Henry Cavill showed his support for the US military by visiting an airbase in California.

The "Superman" actor took a break from filming scenes for "Man Of Steel" to meet more than...
Racy ads for French movie about infidelity pulled
PARIS (AP) -- What does it take to shock in the land of the Gallic shrug? Ads that suggest adulterous oral sex, according to complaints about new movie "Les...
Words That Shaped the Week: “Donald Trump,” “Facebook I.P.O.,” and “Hollywood Issue”
For your edification, a look back at the phrases, nouns, and neologisms that have, for better or for worse, shaped the week's national...
Catwoman Maces Captain Jack Sparrow on Hollywood Blvd.; Batman and Spiderman Stand By Idly
Who needs this May's $220 million blockbuster The Avengers to see superheroes battle? Just yesterday, Hollywood Boulevard passersby (so, tourists, street vendors, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!...
Why it's always men telling you to see films
What gender is the voice of God? The question has been pondered by mystics through the ages. But in the sanctuary of cinema, the voice of a sonorous, authoritative, fear-inspiring yet sometimes...
Mel Gibson, LA County sheriff listed as possible witness in deputy's discrimination case
LOS ANGELES - Attorneys for a deputy who arrested Mel Gibson on suspicion of drunken driving want to call the Oscar-winner as a witness during an upcoming trial to determine if the officer suffered...
It’s Ryan Gosling Movie Month on Time Warner: Let’s Discuss
Ryan Gosling is in yer TV Sorry DirectTV suckers: a whole month of Ryan Gosling movies is not currently available to you on Demand at the low, low cost of...
Racy ads for French movie starring 'The Artist's' Jean Dujardin pulled
PARIS - What does it take to shock in the land of the Gallic shrug? Ads that suggest adulterous oral sex, according to complaints about new movie "Les Infideles."Posters for the film -...
Radcliffe: I'm drunk in some 'Harry Potter' scenes
Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young star said in...
Actor sentenced to three months jail
The most famous actor of the Arab world, Adel Imam, who served as a goodwill ambassador in 2000, was sentenced to jail for 'defaming Islam' in his country. AFP photo A Cairo court has...
Bridget Jones's Baby due date pushed back
The third instalment in the Bridget Jones series, Bridget Jones's Baby, has run into script problems resulting in a delay to the start of production, according to...
Carnage: 'A gruesomely entertaining, vinegar-sharp satire'
Roman Polanski's Carnage is a joyously unpleasant film In the hands of Roman Polanski, the one-room chamber cinema of Carnage lives up to its name, says John Patterson. Spoiler alert! It all...
John Malkovich directs Dangerous Liaisons on stage
Almost 25 years after he played the Vicomte de Valmont in Stephen Frears's film, Malkovich directs a French-language version of Christopher Hampton's play in...
New 'Hunger Games' trailer shows more of heroine Katniss's struggle
'Hunger Games' debuts a new trailer ahead of the March 23 opening. This Hunger Games trailer includes more of actor Stanley Tucci as an unctuous interviewer, and Lenny Kravitz as stylist...
Kill List: movie review
Geoffrey Rush as killers, you've got a good picture of Jay and Gal.) They use no fancy plans or high-tech equipment. They're down-to-earth working stiffs (who leave behind them a trail of...
'Chronicle' is an interesting twist on found-footage movies and superheroes
'Chronicle' stars Alex Russell (l.), Michael B. Jordan (center) and Dane DeHaan (r.) play a trio who have a strange encounter that leaves them with telekinetic...
King of Devil's Island: movie review
The actual Devil's Island is nowhere in sight in Norwegian director Marius Holst's 2010 film about events at the real-world Bastoy Boys' Home. The original title translates as...
The Woman in Black: movie review
'The Woman in Black' star Daniel Radcliffe gives a convincing performance, but the storyline of the film becomes less clear as the movie...
Russell Crowe to Head Darren Aronofsky's Biblical Epic 'Noah?'
The provocative "Black Swan" and "Requiem for a Dream" director has indicated a desire to work with the award-winning Crowe on his upcoming film, according to Deadline.com, which...
Oscar frontrunner Jean Dujardin's movie poster draws sexism claims
PARIS -- Hollywood's new darling Jean Dujardin was in trouble back in France Thursday after the Oscar frontrunner's face appeared on the streets of Paris between a woman's legs in a...
Grant still committed to Bridget Jones movies
Movie bosses have assured fans Hugh Grant is still on board for the third Bridget Jones movie, despite recent reports he had bowed out. It was rumoured the actor, who plays charming troublemaker...
Jean Dujardin's new movie ads deemed too racy
, went up Tuesday in Paris but were being taken down Friday following a request from France's self-regulating advertising body, reports AP. They're thought to be too racy, suggesting...
Radcliffe drunk during 'Potter'
LOS ANGELES - Daniel Radcliffe admitted he was drunk while filming some scenes for the "Harry Potter" movies during a period in his life where he was drinking "nightly," the young...
'Help' star spat on for being black
Oscar-nominee Viola Davis has opened up about her tormented childhood, revealing she was beaten and spat on just for being black. In a candid TV interview with Vogue Contributing Editor Andre Leon...
Legal Brawl Erupts Over Tom Cruise Thriller 'One Shot'
into a feature. Later that year, Paramount came on board, after which Messick says he spent five years developing the project with Granger, Levinsohn and their company. Then, "beginning in July...
NBC Announces 'Awake' Premiere Date, Moves 'The Firm' to Saturdays
which will move to Saturdays at 9 p.m. beginning Feb. 11 where it will continue airing new episodes. The most recent episode attracted nearly 3 million total viewers and drew a 0.8 rating among...
'Journey 2' Going Out on 448 Imax Screens Worldwide From February 10
Box Office Report: 'Journey 2' Soaring Overseas in Advance of U.S. Launch The giant screen exhibitor will also release the digitally remastered follow-up to the...
Patricia Disney, the former wife of Roy Disney, Dies at 77
• Obituaries Patricia was vice chairman of Shamrock Holdings, the investment company for the Roy E. Disney Family. She and her husband, the nephew of the...
Zalman King, Director and Producer, Dies at 69
. He was 69 years old. King, who was born Zalman Lefkovitz in Trenton, New Jersey, had bit parts in 1960s TV shows before segueing into directing and producing. His trademark was work with a...
Sony Pictures Imageworks Expands Canadian Outpost
, whose animation was largely done at Sony Pictures Imageworks’ Vancouver studio facility, has the Hollywood studio doubling its FX and CGI animation production presence in the city's...
Time Warner Unveils 'Ryan Gosling on Demand' for Valentine's Holiday
Ryan Gosling Named Coolest Person of 2011 Someone over at Time Warner Cable happened to greenlight the arguably genius decision to launch a "Ryan Gosling on Demand" channel for digital TV...