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Lautner: 'Transformation was hard work'
1 hour ago
Taylor Lautner has revealed that he worked hard to make sure he would return for the second Twilight film. Before New Moon began shooting, reports suggested that Lautner could be dropped from the cast. However, he kept his role in the movie after transforming his physique. "I knew when I was filming Twilight that Jacob's character goes in a different direction [in New Moon]," he told the Los Angeles Times. "He transforms not only emotionally and mentally but physically as well. "As soon as I was done filming Twilight, I literally got home (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
NBC orders culinary competition show
2 hours ago
NBC has ordered a reality culinary competition show tentatively titled United Plates of America. The programme will pit contestants against each other for the opportunity to open a restaurant chain in four Us cities. A panel of wealthy investors from the cooking and business worlds will then judge the hopefuls. "This is the first time the culinary and business worlds have come together in a big event series where the prize is one of the largest in reality (more) »
- By Mike Moody
New 'Superman' project in 2010
2 hours ago
Writer J. Michael Straczynski has revealed that DC Comics will launch a new Superman project in 2010. The scribe, who is currently penning Batman series The Brave And The Bold, confirmed that he has agreed to work on a new venture featuring the Man of Steel. "There's something I'm writing that'll be coming in late 2010 that should be of interest to a lot of folks, and it does have something to do with Superman - in graphic form, not film (more) »
- By Mark Langshaw
'Shield' writer to pen 'Underworld 4'
4 hours ago
The Shield writer John Hlavin has signed on to pen the screenplay for the fourth Underworld movie. The screenwriter said that the forthcoming film will not be a prequel like the recent Underworld: Rise of the Lycans, according to The Hollywood Reporter. "It will satisfy old fans and excite new audiences, meaning that we don't want to redo the first three movies, so steps are being (more) »
- By Mike Moody
Three join TNT's 'Delta Blues' pilot
5 hours ago
Sam Hennings, Robyn Lively and Leonard Howze have signed to appear in forthcoming TNT pilot Delta Blues, produced by George Clooney. The actors join Jason Lee, who has been cast in the lead role of Dwight Hendricks, a Memphis police officer who lives with his mother and moonlights as an Elvis impersonator, says The Hollywood Reporter. Hennings will play Whitehead, Dwight's (more) »
- By Mike Moody
Dushku wants role in 'Dr. Horrible 2'
5 hours ago
Eliza Dushku has said that she would like to appear in the sequel to Joss Whedon's Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog. The actress, who stars in producer Whedon's recently cancelled Dollhouse, told Popeater that she would jump at the chance to join the proposed follow-up to the popular web project. "Absolutely! If Joss calls me after this. But no, really I would love to, and [Joss's brother] (more) »
- By Mike Moody
Washington defends Manning from Bugner
6 hours ago
Sabrina Washingon has leapt to Stuart Manning's defence after Joe Bugner dismissed his career ambitions. Manning had previously said that he wanted to pursue work in Hollywood. However, Bugner expressed doubts that he would make it. "He's going to America?" the boxer asked. "I hope he's got a lot of money. What I'm saying is if you're going to try and land a position in America today then you live this lifestyle or you don't make it at all. It's totally overloaded with stars of all shapes and sizes." Washington then hit back at Bugner, accusing him of being overly negative before speaking out in defence of the actor. "That's a bit cloak and dagger," she stated. "That's (more) »
- By Oli Simpson
Hough: 'Busy careers led to split'
6 hours ago
Derek Hough has blamed his sister Julianne's split with Chuck Wicks on her busy career. The 24-year-old, who was eliminated on Dancing With The Stars this week, spoke to People about his younger sibling's recent break-up with country singer Wicks. "She's 21 years old and her career is skyrocketing right now and it's tough to sustain a relationship, especially (more) »
- By Mike Moody
Lautner 'challenged' in 'Twilight' role
6 hours ago
Taylor Lautner has claimed that playing Jacob in Twilight is challenging. The actor told the Los Angeles Times that Jacob is a complex character and it can be hard to embody all the sides of his personality. "I read the book a couple of times before filming and I was really excited because Jacob's character in New Moon, he's like a split personality," he said. "Half of the time, toward the beginning, he's pre-transformation Jacob, where he's very sweet, very loveable, very outgoing. As soon as he transforms, he becomes a different person. "I wanted to bring both of those sides of him to life. Also, as it's described in the book, he has three faces. The first face, the second face, and the third face is called the 'combined' (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Gino D'Acampo cooks rat for Camp Exile
7 hours ago
Gino D'Acampo has reacted to the meagre rations of Camp Exile by cooking a rat. The 34-year-old took matters into his own hands as a chef trained in animal preparation when he caught, killed and cooked the creature. The team had been surviving on a diet of rice and beans and were becoming increasingly concerned that if one of them was voted for a bushtucker trial, they would not have enough strength to complete it. Discussing their rations and the prospect of eating the rodent, Stuart Manning said: "We need protein. We've got to get on with it and do it. If we're going to be fit and ready for the trials we've just got to do it, guys." Once (more) »
- By Oli Simpson
Cyrus family "saddened" by bus accident
7 hours ago
The Cyrus family have released a statement about the accident involving one of Miley Cyrus's tour buses. According to The AP, the bus crashed and flipped at about 8.15am in Dinwiddie County, Virginia. The star was not on board the vehicle at the time of the collision, but driver Bill Douglas was killed. In a message on her website, the Cyrus family said: "We are deeply (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Demi Moore denies cover was airbrushed
8 hours ago
Demi Moore has denied claims that she was airbrushed on the cover of a magazine. Reports have suggested that Moore's hip was digitally altered for the W cover, but the actress dismissed the speculation on Twitter. She said: "Here is the original image people my hips were not touched don't let these people bulls**t you!" Moore later added that she loves the picture, saying: "I wish I had good lighting like that following (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
'The Vampire Diaries' drops 580,000
8 hours ago
Last night's episode of The Vampire Diaries pulled in 3.73m for The CW, according to early viewing figures. The 8pm instalment, titled 'The Turning Point', was down around 580k on last week's episode, which managed 4.31m - the highest figure since its premiere in September. Later on The CW, Supernatural logged 2.74m during the 9pm hour. Over on CBS, Survivor: Samoa interested 12.31m at 8pm, 14.95m tuned in for CSI at 9pm, and the 10pm screening of The Mentalist drew 15.79m. Community and Parks And Recreation put in 5.06m and 4.61m for NBC during (more) »
- By Dan French
Price 'almost refused bushtucker trial'
8 hours ago
Katie Price almost refused to take part in her latest bushtucker trial, insisting that she feels picked on by the I'm A Celebrity... producers and viewers. When hosts Ant and Dec told the former glamour model that she had been voted to do a trial for the fourth time, she reacted by claiming that the experience is like "being executed every day". She continued: "I can't do it. I've had enough. Can you believe that? I can't do potholes. I'll try my hardest to get you something. I don't think I am going to get it. I'll try my best. I'm so drained from it I don't know if I've got the energy to do it anymore. I've had enough of it. "I'm a bit p*ssed off to (more) »
- By Oli Simpson
Lady GaGa 'fitted in' on 'Gossip Girl'
8 hours ago
Lady GaGa has claimed that she fitted in on the set of Gossip Girl. The popstar, who has a cameo in a future episode of the show, explained that she is a fan of the programme. "I love that show," Showbiz Spy quotes her as saying. "I am a true New Yorker and I love fashion too, so I fitted right in." Gossip Girl's executive producer Stephanie Savage recently praised (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Mariah Carey 'flies vet across Us'
8 hours ago
Mariah Carey has reportedly flown her vet across the Us. Showbiz Spy claims that the popstar paid for the flights when her dog went into labour. However, Carey missed the birth as she had to fly to London for several personal appearances. "My puppy just had a puppy," she said. "She's the most adorable Jack Russell terrier. We were worried because she was little, (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Lautner: 'I'm very close with Stewart'
8 hours ago
Taylor Lautner has described the Twilight cast as "amazing". In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Lautner, who plays Jacob in the movies, said that Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson are "talented" and made the films easy to work on. Speaking about Stewart, he explained: "We have a similar relationship to Bella and Jacob [in the film]. We're so open with each other. We can talk about anything. We can be completely open and honest with each other and discuss anything and everything (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Gibson Guitars investigated by police
8 hours ago
Gibson Guitars is being investigated by police in the Us for allegedly using illegal wood to make its instruments. According to Gigwise, federal agents raided Gibson's headquarters in Nashville, Tn on suspicion that the company has used Madagascan rosewood smuggled in via Germany. The search took place under the Lacey Act, which seeks to hinder trafficking of illegal wildlife, plants and fish. (more) »
- By Oli Simpson
Lindsay Lohan 'offends' La boutique
9 hours ago
Employees at a shop in Los Angeles reportedly feel "offended" by Lindsay Lohan. The star is alleged to have recently gone into Hollywood boutique Kitson asking for $$15,000 (£9,091) of free clothes because she is a good customer. However, Fox News claims that staff at Kitson, which stocks Lohan's range of leggings, feel insulted by the actress. "We're actually really offended," a representative for the store said. "The tables have turned and now we're the (more) »
- By Catriona Wightman
Archer: 'Producers tried to change me'
9 hours ago
X Factor evictee Jamie Archer has revealed that he would ignore advice from Simon Cowell and the show's producers if he were to enter the competition again. The 34-year-old told the News of the World that it was "incorrect" song choices made by his mentor Cowell that led to his eviction. Archer stated: "You saw how well 'Sex On Fire' by Kings of Leon went down in my audition. A lot of people who watch the show might not have known the song, because it's quite edgy, and modern - but it went down brilliantly. "That was what I am all about, and I performed with a huge smile on my face. But they wouldn't let me do a similar song again. I wanted to do 'Mr Brightside' by The Killers in the rock week but they vetoed it, saying nobody would have heard it, in place of Primal (more »
- By Oli Simpson
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