The Amazingly Cool Blog: February 2011

Saturday, February 26, 2011

Kelly Ripa Spends Quality Time With Her Son

Kelly Ripa was spotted arriving at LAX airport Thursday night.
And joining the talk show host was her adorable son Joaquin Antonio.
Joaquin is just too cute!
It was also his birthday this past Thursday as the little man is now 8-years-old.
Adorbz!
[Image via National Photo Group.]

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'It' Girls Celebrate Fashion Week

Some of the industry's top fashionistas (and fashionistos!) gathered at the Metropolitan Pavilion on February 15 to watch designer Stacy Igel's Boy Meets "It" Girl� Runway show, which featured a special performance by musical star Natasha Bedingfield. The crowd cheered as Natasha unveiled her new single "Weightless" from her highly anticipated album.

Celebrity guests included actress and recording artist Adrienne Bailon, recording artist Kat DeLuna, TV personality Miss J Alexander, pop-rock band The Veronicas, model Bria Murphy, The Real Housewives of New Jersey?s Danielle Staub and The Real Housewives of New York City?s Ramona Singer.

The Boy Meets Girl Fall 2011 runway show was inspired by the woman who is subtle, who has an air about her, like a fine wine, or an intoxicating multi-layered complexity. She has that certain something deep down inside that tells her with no uncertainty that she is alive.

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Jason Statham & Rosie Huntington-Whiteley might be engaged?

[Images: X17 Online Words: Candi Kays]

Rumour has Jason Statham recently popped the question to Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and she must have said yes because earlier in the week the Transformers star was spotted with a big sparkly ring on that all-important finger.

While there has been no official confirmation that they?re set to wed, the Lock Stock actor has been dating 23-year-old Rosie for well over a year, which is practically forever in celeb years, so if they?re not engaged by now they certainly should be.

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'Drive Angry': The Reviews Are In!

Should you hit the road with Nicolas Cage? See what the critics have to say.
By Eric Ditzian

David Morse and Nicolas Cage in "Drive Angry"
Photo: Summit Publicity

"Drive Angry" marks three-straight supernatural films for Nicolas Cage, though each could not be more different. "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" was a Disney-driven tale of magical realism. "Season of the Witch" dove into the intersection of medieval black magic and campy B-movie wackiness. And "Drive Angry" literally begins with Cage driving a muscle car straight outta hell with the devil's henchman fast on his heels and doesn't slow down as it splashes blood and fire across the screen.

All three flicks share something else in common: below-average reviews. "Sorcerer's" and "Season" each went on to conjure up lukewarm box-office receipts. Can "Drive Angry" break the spell? Check out what the critics are saying and decide if the new 3-D film is the right choice for you this weekend.

The Story
"[It] may be a bit too slickly self-aware for its own good, but it's also rivetingly paced, outrageously funny and makes retina-scorching use of the new 3D technology. Nicolas Cage is on teeth-baring, eye-rolling form as John Milton (nice), the deceased felon who busts out of hell to track down the Southern death cult who kidnapped his baby granddaughter. Hooking up with mouthy muscle-car-driving white-trash waitress Piper (Amber Heard), Milton sets off in pursuit, all the while attempting to avoid the attentions of Satan's right-hand man, The Accountant (a majestically arch William Fichtner)." -- Tom Huddleston, Time Out

Crazy Nic Cage
"A little respect, if you please, for His Satanic Majesty Nicolas Cage. Nobody goes off the deep end like Nic. Nobody gives better value in bad movies than the sleepy-eyed Oscar winner with a gift for picking bad movies. 'Drive Angry' is a very entertaining B, C or D-movie, an over-the-top and in-your-face grindhouse gore, guns and 'Gun it' picture that's about epic shootouts, bone-snapping brawls, bare breasts and muscle cars. The gunplay is funny and the sex hilarious in this 'Ghost Rider is Gone in 60 Seconds' mashup." -- Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

The 3-D
" 'Drive Angry' is intensely bloody, violent and carries quite a few payoffs that are well delivered. It's also a movie you'd actually want to see in 3-D, unlike so many frauds in the marketplace these days. In fact, Lussier, who directed 'My Bloody Valentine 3D,' shows his growth as a 3-dimensional director by taking 'Drive Angry' to new heights. Seeing it in Real D, the depth was astounding, and Lussier throws a few CGI tricks right in the viewer's face. Even more impressive was his flashback sequence that could easily become one of the most influential in the 3-D age (the way he layers three 'thoughts' at once is mind-blowing visually). In short, it's worth the extra few bucks." -- Brad Miska, Bloody Disgusting

Going Grindhouse
" 'Drive Angry' is loud and busy, and it's rarely boring. But it's also never really good. 'Drive Angry' comes at the tail end of the grindhouse revival trend, and while it's better made than films like 'Machete' or the scores of indie films that followed in Quentin Tarantino's wake, it succumbs to the same problem so many of those movies do: it's a movie about the things that the filmmakers think are cool, and that's never cool. 'Drive Angry' isn't about anything, it's just a series of ideas that struck Lussier and Farmer as awesome, strung together at feature length. There's a lot of balls in Drive Angry, and even some brains, but no heart." -- Devin Faraci, Badass Digest

The Final Word
" 'Drive Angry' is, in the end, a genre romp. It's not aiming any higher than that. But it is made with real skill and style, and there's such knowledge of genre in the way they have built the script and both embraced and avoided certain conventions that it makes me feel like we're just seeing Farmer and Lussier warm up. Hopefully they'll keep working with collaborators as game as their partners in this particular crime, because 'Drive Angry' is a white-knuckle ride worth taking." -- Drew McWeeny, HitFix

Check out everything we've got on "Drive Angry."

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Katie Price - An Apology

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Yesterday we published an article which claimed that Katie Price had attended a gay lap dancing club in LA with her son Harvey.

We had repeated this claim after it appeared in the Daily Mirror and passed comment on it saying that we would love to write something nice about Katie but she does herself no favours.

Our opportunity to write something nice has come about sooner than we expected.

We accept that there is absolutely no truth in this allegation to Katie who we accept is a loving and caring mother to her children.

We thank Katie for dealing with us about this in a proper way.

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Is Elle Macpherson doing what we think she?s doing? She is, isn't she? Oh my?

[Images: Mr Paparazzi/Big Pictures Words: Staff Writer]

Elle Macpherson was most definitely licking her lips whilst having a sneaky peak down her bikini bottoms when we spotted her on board a boat in Sydney yesterday. Charming.

The 46-year-old ludicrously long-limbed model was enjoying a holiday with her son, Cy as well as some other family and friends.

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First Look: James Franco In ?Rise of the Apes?

Today we get to check out some new James Franco news … and this time, it has nothing at all to do with the fact that he is co-hosting the 83rd Annual Academy Awards with Anne Hathaway this Sunday night. Instead, we get our first look at the first promo photo released from the upcoming [...]

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Friday, February 25, 2011

Bachelor?s Shawntel: My Job Is Hurting My Love Life

Shawntel Newton?s natural beauty and sparkling personality took her all the way to the final four on The Bachelor. But when it came time for Brad Womack to choose the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with, Shawntel?s career as an embalmer and funeral director was too much for Brad to handle.

?Brad was totally creeped out by my profession,? Shawntel tells In Touch. ?You could just see it from the look on his face.?

After Brad visited her hometown of Chico, Calif., and saw her in action at the Newton-Bracewell Chico Funeral Home, it became all too real for the Bachelor, and Shawntel admits that she wasn?t surprised when he sent her packing.

?Knowing that I grew up in the [funeral home] business, and may very well take over my dad?s side of the partnership, he said, ?I don?t know if I could even deal with death myself,?? she says. ?I think it was an eye-opener for him.?

And in a way, it was an eye-opener for Shawntel, too.

?I?m proud of my profession,? she shares. ?Whomever I wind up with will accept that, and unfortunately, I haven?t found that guy. I realized Brad and I weren?t meant to be together.?

For more on The Bachelor?s Shawntel Newton ? including exclusive never-before-seen photos ? pick up the new issue of In Touch Weekly, on stands now.

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Banksy Graffiti Shows Up In San Diego, CA

Last week, new graffiti artwork by Banksy started showing up all over Los Angeles, CA ahead of this weekend’s Academy Awards (which has nominated his film Exit Through the Gift Shop for the Best Documentary Oscar). Today we learn that Banksy has made his way a bit south of LA to do some tagging in [...]

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'Hall Pass' Stars Recall Best And Worst Pickup Lines

Owen Wilson, Jason Sudeikis and Jenna Fischer quip about some memorable dating experiences with MTV News.
By Kara Warner

Jason Sudeikis and Owen Wilson in "Hall Pass"
Photo: New Line Cinema

Those who have seen the trailer for Owen Wilson and Jason Sudeikis' new comedy, "Hall Pass," know that in the Farrelly brothers-directed film, the duo embark upon a series of zany misadventures after obtaining "hall passes" — basically a one-week vacation/break from their marriages — from their wives. During this marital hiatus, the boys do everything they can to pick up women, oftentimes using the most outlandish and ridiculous of pickup lines.

When MTV News caught up with Wilson, Sudeikis and fellow co-star Jenna Fischer recently during the film's press day, we asked them to share their go-to lines, as well as a few they've used with success.

"Hi, I'm Jason Sudeikis," Wilson quipped, which prompted a witty exchange between him and the "Saturday Night Live" star.

"Aw, that's very nice of you," Sudeikis said. "Does that work for you?"

"Yeah!" Wilson exclaimed, laughing.

And then Sudeikis focused a bit, seeming to put some thought into the question, only to make room for more for Wilson laughter and more back-and-forth banter between the two.

"My most successful one is, 'How much do you cost?' " Sudeikis joked. "And you have to use that specifically."

"Hold that for Valentine's Day," Wilson advised, even though Sudeikis clearly wasn't paying attention and went on with reciting bad pickup techniques.

" 'Are those real?' " Sudeikis said. " 'Your eyes. I'm talking about your dreams.' "

" 'Are they realistic?' " Wilson added.

Fine, fine. If they won't take the question seriously then we won't. Next up, a few of the best and worst pickup lines the fellow castmembers have heard over the years.

"Usually women will insult me," Sudeikis explained. " 'I don't see why you're so great.' And then, for some reason, I find that completely alluring."

"Ok, I'm going to win you over!" Wilson added. "Ok, sit right here. Settle in for the next hour or three — here we go," he joked.

Following with the theme of insults as pickup lines, Jenna Fischer recalled a particular unsettling experience.

"I had this guy come up to me at a bar when I was much younger and he had said, 'I bet I can guess your weight and if I do, can I get a kiss?' And I thought to myself, 'What?! No! What woman wants to talk about her weight? What if you're wrong? What if you're right? I don't care, anyway,' " she said. "The idea that you just approached me with the most objectified vision of me, you whittled me down to a number, was so offensive."

Needless to say, Fischer was not particularly receptive to that line.

"He did not get a kiss," she added.

Check out everything we've got on "Hall Pass."

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Charlie Sheen Insists: "Test Me!"

Our favorite actor-turned-catch phrase (anyone want to go Sheen this weekend??) has gotten fed up with everyone claiming he's fallen off the bandwagon.
What's he gonna do about it?
Take a very public drug test on Monday to prove that he's clean!
Charlie boldly told sources :
" "These assholes claim they know this and we are going to [...]

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'Paul' Red Band Trailer Curses You Out And Eats Your Dead Bird

Here's a scientific fact to start your day: aliens are rude, filthy-mouthed creatures that demand your Reese's Pieces and feast on your dead birds.

Okay, maybe that blanket statement doesn't apply to all aliens. But it certainly fits the bill when describing the extraterrestrial protagonist at the heart of "Paul," director Greg Mottola's sci-fi comedy hitting [...]

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Watch: Britney Spears Announces An Upcoming Performance On ?Good Morning America?

At last!! Britney Spears is planning to do actual promotion for her new album Femme Fatale with a LIVE performance on Good Morning America in March 29 — the day her album is released. A promo video has leaked its way to the Internets that shows Britney making the GMA announcement herself. Check it out [...]

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Chelsea Handler Spotted Still On The Arm Of Uma's Ex

We guess whatever happened the other night hasn't hurt her love life!
Sources report that Chelsea Handler is still dating Uma Thurman's hotelier ex, Andre Balazs and that the two put on quite a show last night.
The pair were invited to Hollywood bash hosted by Harvey Weinstein and weren't shy about exhibiting some PDA. Sources say [...]

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Thursday, February 24, 2011

'Unknown' Schools The Box-Office Competition

'I Am Number Four' opens at a disappointing #3 over the holiday weekend.
By Ryan J. Downey

Diane Kruger and Liam Neeson in "Unknown"
Photo: Warner Bros.

Liam Neeson has a solid future as an action hero if he wants it, but "I Am Number Four" may have stumbled in its attempt to build a new sci-fi young-adult franchise, according to box-office receipts.

"Unknown" took in an estimated $25.6 million over the four-day President's Day weekend, making the Alfred Hitchcock-inspired Neeson thriller #1. Family-friendly CG-animated film "Gnomeo & Juliet," in its second week of release, was just behind with $24.8 million, according to reports. "I Am Number Four" was a surprising third with a $22.6 million theatrical debut.

The success of "Unknown" follows on the heels of 2008's "Taken," the surprise smash with somewhat similar themes that proved a capable action vehicle for Neeson, the 58-year-old actor who was previously better known for dramatic fare. "Unknown" co-stars January Jones ("Mad Men") and Diane Kruger ("Inglourious Basterds"), and was directed by Jaume Collet-Serra ("Orphan").

With echoes of the supernatural alienation of "Twilight" and the soapiness of CW dramas (some of the folks involved worked on "Smallville" and "Angel"), "I Am Number Four" is based on a young adult novel with obvious eyes toward sequels woven into the plot, about an alien war that comes to Earth. The movie cost between $50 and $59 million to produce, according to the Los Angeles Times, which means the somewhat soft-opening doesn't bode well for Disney's future plans with the franchise.

Speaking of sequels, "Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son" debuted with $19 million to land at #5. Both prior entries in the fat-suit-driven Martin Lawrence comedy series — "Big Momma's House" and "Big Momma's House 2" — opened much stronger in 2000 and 2006, respectively.

The Adam Sandler/ Jennifer Aniston comedy "Just Go With It" dropped to #4 in its second week of release with $18.2 million — roughly a 40 percent drop from its debut. Justin Bieber's "Never Say Never" fell much harder, taking in $13.6 million in its second weekend, a 54 percent drop. The 3-D documentary has taken in $48.2 million, however, which is far more than its reported $13 million production budget.

The overall box-office numbers were down roughly 30 percent from last year's $240 million gross the same weekend. "Avatar" 's strength in theaters certainly didn't hurt around that time.

Check out everything we've got on "Unknown."

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Daniel Radcliffe Is Gettin? Back Into Broadway Shape

Last weekend we saw photos and video from Daniel Radcliffe‘s appearance in the new issue of Vogue magazine, which highlights his return to the Broadway stage. Today we get to see a couple of behind the scenes photos from rehearsals where DanRad is prepping for his leading role in the new revival production of How [...]

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Liam Neeson As Hollywood's Newest Badass: 'Unknown' Co-Stars Explain

Diane Kruger and January Jones say actor's 'body of work and gravitas as an actor' add a new layer to action films.
By Shawn Adler, with reporting by Kara Warner

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Photo: MTV News

He may have broken in with roles in sword-and-sorcery flicks like "Excalibur" and "Krull," but how in the world did the Oscar-nominated man best known for his quiet, dramatic work in films like "Schindler's List," "Nell" and "Kinsey" suddenly become film's most believable, in-demand 60-year-old badass?

It's precisely because of his previous work, "Unknown" co-stars Diane Kruger and January Jones insisted to MTV News.

"I wanted to be in this movie because of Liam really," Kruger said. "Especially this kind of film. ... I think because of his age and because of his body of work and his gravitas as an actor, I think it brings a whole other layer of depth to this kind of film. It feels fresh. It feels like, yes, it's entertaining and it's light, but there's a whole other layer of emotions and character work going on."

Two years after Neeson rocked audiences as a super-talented assassin out to save his daughter in "Taken," the Irish thesp is back to kick butt and take names in "Unknown," a neo-Hitchcockian thriller about a man bereft of an identity after a car accident leaves him unsure of who he really is. While unquestionably dangerous and capable, here Neeson also has to play fragile and flustered.

It's a dichotomy that doesn't just show up in his film roles, January Jones argued, but in the man himself.

"He's such a perfect casting choice for this movie, because you could be intimidated by him physically because he is fit and could cause you harm," the future Emma Frost told MTV News. "But at the same time there's something so vulnerable about him in certain things he says and certain things he does that makes you want to take care of him, there's both sides of that. You could believe that he could be a bad guy, but you could also want him to succeed."

Check out everything we've got on "Unknown."

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Les News, 022311

President Obama decides that the Defense of Marriage Act is unconstitutional, the Department of Justice will no longer defend it. Oscar the Grouch‘s Oscar picks. Billy Ray is trying to mend fences with daughter Miley Cyrus. Now the Justice League gets the porn treatment. Rachel Zoe perfectly accessories her baby bump. So … last night’s [...]

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Are Kanye West & Justin Bieber Collaborating?

Last night, a summit of two of the most powerful men in the music world came together for a possible musical collaboration that could possibly change the landscape of the arts. Well, actually, it was a summit of one and a half of the most powerful men in the music world and their possible collaboration [...]

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First Listen: Dr. Luke Releases A Short Snippet Of A New Britney Spears Song Titled ?How I Roll?

Femme Fatale album co-executive producer Lukasz Dr. Luke Gottwald just released a new snippet of Britney Spears music from a track apparently titled How I Roll. According to the tweets that preceded the snippet’s release, this track was written/produced by Bloodshy & Avant (the men responsible for Britney‘s massive single Toxic). Take a listen to [...]

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Are Kanye West & Justin Bieber Collaborating?

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Michael Lohan Flies To Florida To Help Troubled Teens

For some reason totally unknown to me, Michael Lohan — trainwreck father of his even more trainwrecky daughter Lindsay Lohan — was asked to counsel troubled rehabbing teens in Florida. As a result, Lohan flew across the country to talk to the young kids before he flew back early this morning to attend Lindsay‘s felony [...]

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Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Tom Hardy Talks About Playing Bane In ?The Dark Knight Rises?

Last month we learned for sure that Inception star Tom Hardy will be playing the Batman villain Bane in the upcoming new sequel film The Dark Knight Rises. Today we get to hear from Tom himself about the role … in particular about how his version of Bane will NOT be like the version of [...]

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Kevin Costner Will Be 'Pa' In 'Superman,' Sources Reveal

Reports say Oscar-winner will play Man of Steel's adoptive father, Jonathan Kent, in Zack Snyder's reboot.
By Shawn Adler

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Kevin Costner is a man of interest for the Man of Steel, with director Zack Snyder and team keen to cast the "Bull Durham" and "Dances With Wolves" star in their Superman reboot, according to a Deadline report.

Citing "well-placed sources," Latino Review reported that Costner will play Jonathan "Pa" Kent, Kal-El's adoptive Earth father. With the film shrouded in secrecy, though, it might take Brainiac himself to figure out exactly for what role Costner is being courted. But, given Costner's screen history in films like "Field of Dreams," the role of "Pa," played by Glenn Ford in Richard Donner's 1978 "Superman," seems likely.

What little is known about the film suggests Costner also could play the role of Perry White, editor-in-chief of Metropolis mega-paper The Daily Planet, or General Zod, hinted as a companion to a rumored fellow Kryptonian villain. It's possible Costner might even step into the shoes of fellow Oscar-winners Gene Hackman and Kevin Spacey to play archenemy Lex Luthor.

Whoever he plays, Costner would be alongside Brit Henry Cavill, pegged to wear the Man of Steel tights in Snyder's re-imagining. Fans recently got their first glimpse of "The Tudors" star on the cover of Entertainment Weekly sporting a T-shirt with the iconic Superman shield.

Would you prefer to see Costner play a good guy or a villain? Sound off in the comments!

For breaking news and previews of the latest comic book movies — updated around the clock —, visit SplashPage.MTV.com.

Taylor Swift Performs Live In Hong Kong

Taking a page from the Willow Smith playbook, Taylor Swift decided to bust out a bit of Whip My Hair action while on tour in Hong Kong this week. As you may recall, we learned last week that Taylor has made her way to Asia to play a series of concerts there and just recently [...]

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Out & About

Enrique Iglesias dined on sushi at Shrine at MGM Grand at Foxwoods with two friends.

Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth went to church with her kids in Santa Monica, Calif.

Natalie Portman and fianc� Benjamin Millepied dined at New York?s famed ?21? Club.

Camila Alves and Matthew McConaughey?s 13-month-old daughter, Vida, was spotted in comfy Baby JaR blankets, baby gear that has a celeb following that also includes Sarah Jessica Parker and Salma Hayek.

Kristin Kreuk attended A Dog?s Life Rescue at LA Dogworks, which raised more than $5,000 for the charity.

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Watch: Previously Unseen Video Footage From Lindsay Lohan?s Last Court Appearance

Lindsay Lohan is due back in court tomorrow to face felony grand theft charges but today we get to see some previously unseen footage that is reportedly from Lindsay‘s last courtroom appearance. My friend Darion happened upon this amazing footage and as soon as I saw it, I knew I had to share it with [...]

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Justin Bieber's 'Never Say Never' Will Be Re-Released With Additional Footage

'I realized I had an embarrassment of riches,' director Jon Chu says.
By Jocelyn Vena

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Photo: Paramount Pictures

After watching "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," did you leave the theater thinking there was even more Justin Bieber film footage that you wanted to see? Well, your wish has been granted. A new version of the movie, dubbed "Director's Fan Cut," is about to hit theaters this week for an exclusive one-week run.

The extended version will hit theaters on Friday. According to a press release, it will include "more of Justin's friends and hometown life, new songs and performances, and special footage shot at fan premieres across the country."

"I realized I had an embarrassment of riches when I was in the cutting room," director Jon Chu said in a statement. "This cut allows me to retain some of the best scenes from the original movie, while incorporating previously unseen footage and new material I shot during our extensive promotional tour on behalf of the movie. Justin's dedication to his fanbase is unwavering and I was inspired as a filmmaker to attempt to provide them a unique experience that showed even more of his world."

The film originally opened on February 11 and features a behind-the-scenes look into the rise of Bieber's career. It also includes concert footage shot at various shows during his tour, including his stop at Madison Square Garden last summer.

"It is a testament to the professionalism and tenacity of Jon and the production team for turning around this new version of 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' director's fan cut in only a few months, giving fans an even-deeper look into Justin's life," Paramount Film Group President Adam Goodman said. "Giving fans an even deeper look into Justin's life." (MTV's parent company, Viacom, also owns Paramount.)

Do you plan to check out " 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' Director's Fan Cut"? Tell us in the comments.

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'The Simpsons' Take Aim At Oscars, Pixar And 'Wallace And Gromit'

Imitation may be the highest form of flattery, but we've got to imagine winning an Oscar is a close second. In which case, Nick Park, the creator of the "Wallace and Gromit" films, can now officially consider himself one of the most flattered guys out there: Park, as well as the fellow Oscar-magnet folks at [...]

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Britney Spears & Jason Trawick Go On A Pizza Run

On Sunday we saw photos of Britney Spears and her agent/beau Jason Trawick enjoying a bite to eat at Sonic Drive-In near her home in Kentwood, LA and today we get to see more photos of Britwick going on a fast food run. This time, the couple made their way down to the Pizza Shack [...]

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Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Listen: James Franco, ?You Haven?t Seen The Last Of Me? (From ?Burlesque?)

Oscar co-host James Franco, who recently joined Twitter, posted a link to a song that he claims got “pulled from the Oscar show”. The song is You Haven’t Seen the Last of Me sung by Cher in the movie Burlesque … but this version is sung by Franco himself. Take a listen below. LOL! This [...]

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'Mad Men' Season Five Is Still Coming, But How About A Movie?

These days, you might know AMC best for housing "The Walking Dead." A fantastic show to be sure, but you're missing out on another colossal television effort if you're not watching the network's "Mad Men." The Jon Hamm-starring drama weaves a carefully crafted story dealing with deception, racism, struggling businesses and other strong topics that [...]

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'Apollo 18' Trailer Premieres Online

'Cloverfield'-style found-footage flick posits aliens are reason man hasn't been back to moon.
By Shawn Adler

Official poster for "Apollo 18"
Photo: The Weinstein Company

Everybody knows that man last set foot on the moon in 1972. The brand-new trailer for "Apollo 18," which premiered Friday on Apple.com, asks the question: "Why haven't we been back?"

From director Gonzalo Lopez-Gallego and producer Timur Bekmambetov, the trailer for "Apollo 18" mixes what appears to be archival footage of early space shuttle launches with "Paranormal Activity" -style "found footage" of a secret 1973 mission to the lunar surface, supposedly kept hidden from the public because of what the astronauts discovered.

"In the years following [Apollo 17] there was unconfirmed intelligence of an 18th mission," the trailer reads. "No evidence has ever been found. Until now."

Although not made explicit, the "Cloverfield" -style flick showcases several alarming incidents in its trailer, including a number of shots where it's clear the astronauts are not alone on the seemingly barren and deserted satellite. One particularly jarring shot shows one of the astronauts infected to the point of possession; another shows several non-human footprints in the gray lunar dust.

Conspiracy theories aside, and depending on your perspective, there actually was an Apollo 18 mission. Launched in 1975, the Apollo-Soyuz Test Project was a joint mission between US and Russian forces, officially and symbolically ending the great space race of the preceding decade.

The alternate history story is the English language debut of Spanish auteur Lopez-Gallego. Released by Dimension Films, "Apollo 18" will hit theaters April 22.

Check out everything we've got on "Apollo 18."

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'Unknown' Leads Friday Box Office

Thriller bags $6.7 million while 'Justin Bieber: Never Say Never' tumbles to sixth place.
By Shawn Adler

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Photo: Warner Bros.

Asking what movie kicked off President's Day weekend by winning the Friday night box office is like the start of a bad Abbott and Costello routine: It's "Unknown."

Despite middling reviews, the Liam Neeson starrer about a man who awakens after a car accident to discover the life he thought he had has been taken away, topped all comers with $6.7 million on Friday from 3,043 screens.

Expected to end at somewhere over $25 million for the four-day weekend, "Unknown" continues Neeson's recent domination of the February box office. The secretly badass star wowed audiences two years ago in "Taken," which, after opening in February 2008, ended its run with $226 million worldwide.

"I Am Number Four," meanwhile, will have to settle for being number two. On Friday, the teen-targeted alien picture finished in second place with $6.2 million. The latest from director D.J. Caruso, and star Alex Pettyfer, "I Am Number Four" could still win the weekend with a strong Saturday bounce.

Last week's winner, the Adam Sandler and Jennifer Aniston starring "Just Go With It," came in third place with $5.2 million.

Rounding out the top five, new release "Big Mommas: Like Father, Like Son" and holdover "Gnomeo and Juliet" earned $4.8 million and $4.3 million, respectively.

Which means America may have finally found a cure for Bieber Fever, as the doe-eyed one's 3-D concert pic, "Justin Bieber: Never Say Never," toppled all the way from second to sixth place, earning just $3.8 million on Friday.

Among Oscar hopefuls, "The King's Speech" (seventh place) continued its impressive run. The presumptive favorite at the Academy Awards will pass $100 million domestically this weekend.

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Katie Price laughs off Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson?s ?whore? jibes?

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Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson found himself in hot water again last night after he referred to Katie Price?s pink horsebox as a ?whore?s box? during a recent screening of the show.

When co-host Richard Hammond asked him to repeat what he had just said Clarkson replied, ?Horsebox, what did you think I said?? but the jibes at the former glamour model's expense didn?t end there as he then went on to suggest she might want to purchase the number plate ?ME11ONS.?

However rather than take offence Ms Price ? who we spotted leaving a hair salon in Soho last night ? laughed off the comments and told the Daily Star she?s already got the number plate ?BA11S? if Clarkson wants to swap.

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Ashley Greene Celebrates Her 24th Birthday With Joe Jonas In Sin City

Twilight star Ashley Greene celebrated her 24th birthday at Pure Nightclub inside the Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV this weekend with her popstar boyriend Joe Jonas. Clearly, the couple enjoyed themselves immensely in the VIP area of the club but Ashley reveals that it was the gift from Chanel that Joe [...]

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Emmanuelle Chriqui: I Would Love to do Entourage Movie

With executive producer Mark Wahlberg confirming there will inevitably be an Entourage movie after the TV series ends, cast member Emmanuelle Chriqui reveals exclusively to In Touch she would definitely sign on.

"I would love to do the movie ? of course, I don't know anything about it yet, but if I am asked I would love to be in it!" Emmanuelle told In Touch at the Rock of Ages benefit for Jacob's Cure in LA on February 17.

Emmanuelle, who plays fiercely feminine Sloane on the popular HBO series, also revealed to In Touch some of her red carpet style tips.

"I always try to wear things I am comfortable in. I dress according to my mood ? sometimes I like to vamp it up and other times not," the actress said. "I always try to dress appropriately. I really think that's the key.?

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Monday, February 21, 2011

'I Am Number Four' Director Says Aliens 'Much More Intriguing' Than Vampires

D.J. Caruso and stars Alex Pettyfer and Timothy Olyphant discuss which is the better fantasy character.
By Kara Warner

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If one were to pinpoint a particular fantasy character that has dominated pop culture over the past few years, most people would agree that vampires have taken center stage as the mythological figure of the moment.

However, with extreme popularity often comes a point of overexposure. Not that we've reached that point yet with the fang fixation, but there are other creatures waiting in the wings. Take the new alien-adventure movie "I Am Number Four," for example, which showcases a sexy new take on the stereotypical green Marvin the Martian-type aliens.

When MTV News caught up with the film's director, D.J. Caruso, and stars Alex Pettyfer and Timothy Olyphant recently, we posed them an important question: Are aliens the new vampires?

"I didn't notice aliens kind of going in and out of fashion," said Olyphant, who plays mentor Henri to Pettyfer's Number Four (John Smith). "Where vampires kind of come and go, aliens, in general, it's a broader palette, so they've been around," he explained.

Caruso said: "I'd take aliens over vampires any day. Aliens are much more intriguing."

The "Disturbia" director agreed with Olyphant's sentiments about extra-terrestrial longevity. "Aliens have always been around," he said. "Vampires: They're wearing out."

Plus, while vampire stories are based in fiction, we can't say for certain whether life exists on other planets or in other galaxies.

On the possibility of life elsewhere in the universe, Pettyfer said, "There's got to be something out there — one way or another."

Caruso agreed: "I think there's something else out there. I can't imagine that God's just allowing this one planet to function; I think he's got a bunch of experiments floating around."

Check out everything we've got on " I Am Number Four."

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Liam Neeson's 'Unknown': The Reviews Are In!

Critics give high marks to Neeson, but are divided on neo-Hitchcockian thriller.
By Shawn Adler

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With apologies to the groundhog, Liam Neeson is quickly becoming February's biggest star. Two years after the action-thriller "Taken" made him perhaps Hollywood's unlikeliest action star, the Oscar-nominated man who played Oskar Schindler is back to kick butt and take names in "Unknown," a neo-Hitchcockian thriller about a man who awakens after a car accident to discover the life he thought he had has been taken away, possibly just an after-effect of amnesia.

Is the movie itself worth forgetting? Here's what the critics are saying:

The Twist
"As much as 'Unknown' tries to be an intelligent thriller for grown-ups, the premise is pretty silly and normally, when that's the case, you know it's going to lead to an equally silly twist. Dark Castle regular Jaume Collet-Serra's previous movie 'Orphan' had one of the funniest twist endings possibly ever, though this doesn't quite achieve that extreme of insanity because the plot is so based in thriller clichés we've seen before, there aren't as many surprises until that third act. We won't give away the big twist, though we'll say that the film's biggest problem is that once it's revealed, much of what happens in the film's third act negates what happened earlier by turning much of it into nonsensical drivel." — Edward Douglas, Coming Soon

Will the Real Mr. Neeson Please Stand Up?
"With Harrison Ford mellowing with the years, Liam Neeson is stepping into the position, near and dear to action fans, of the average, over-civilized American man who, finding himself surrounded by trouble, picks up a tire iron and learns to swing it. It's one thing to convince an audience you're tough when you're covered with muscles. But to do so while wearing a jacket and tie takes concentration and sincerity. Neeson brings his own special quality to this type of role. As we saw in 'Taken,' in which he had to rescue his daughter in Paris, and now in 'Unknown,' playing a scholar whose identity gets stolen in Berlin, Neeson has a way of getting upset — a frantic purposefulness — that fills viewers with both empathy and anticipation: He's so miserable that we care." Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

"Casting is crucial to a movie. The right lead changes every other aspect of the film, impacting the tone and the way scenes play. The wrong lead will suck the energy out of a movie, leaving what could have been a delight leaden and dull. Liam Neeson is the wrong lead for 'Unknown.' What's worse, he doesn't seem to care; bringing one boring level of gruff intensity to every scene, Neeson is unmodulated and uninterested in creating anything subtle. Which sounds weird when talking about a big, ultimately dumb movie like 'Unknown,' but if Jaume Collet-Serra's last film, the incredible 'The Orphan,' proves one thing it's that his special brand of lunacy needs strong, subtle actors to play it." — Devin Faraci, Badass Digest

The Supporting Players
"The venerable German actor Bruno Ganz plays a former Stasi agent whom Martin hires to help him prove his identity, and Frank Langella has a brief and marvelous small part as an American professor whom Martin contacts for help. The one scene that Ganz and Langella have together is worth the price of admission. Both are actors capable of elevating whatever material they're in, and for a few moments this fair-to-middling spy drama feels as emotionally rich and morally ambiguous as a Graham Greene novel." — Dana Stevens, Slate

The Final Word
"This is a studio thriller released in February, people, not the second coming of Hitchcock. Still, keep your expectations reasonable and director Jaume Collet-Serra — undaunted by the presence of the 2005 'House of Wax' remake on his résumé — will exceed them, delivering an exciting and unjaded entertainment with tremendous atmosphere, one that will keep you guessing almost to the final frame." — Andrew O'Hehir, Salon

Check out everything we've got on "Unknown."

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NYC Family Reunion

Yesterday was a pretty fun day for David and me. We managed to cull together all of David’s closest friends and family here in NYC for an afternoon brunch which turned into an all day funfest summit that lasted well into the night. Marissa and Ryan put together THE most amazing meal, which was followed [...]

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Holly Madison Shows Off Her Best Assets

Helloooo, Holly Madison! Nice of you to bring the girls out with you! Lol!
Last night, our favorite Girl Next Door was honored at the Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas with a very special hand print ceremony. The former Peep Show pretty-pretty cemented her hands forever, ever and looked simply fab while doing so!
You must be [...]

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Farrelly Brothers Address 'Three Stooges' Casting Rumors, Plot Details, Rating And More

The plight of "The Three Stooges" has been a long one. Thirteen years long, according to Pete and Bobby Farrelly, who are inching closer and closer to an actual start date for production on the film. First, three heavyweight actors were cast, then they all dropped out. Then three other less-heavyweight, but comedically-qualified types were [...]

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Frank Lampard warns Elen Rivas against using their kids on TV?

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Frank Lampard is said to be concerned that Elen Rivas high-profile relationship with Peter Andre will cause his two young daughters to be thrust in to the media spotlight.

The Chelsea footballer - father to 5-year-old Luna and 4-year-old Isla ? has reportedly asked his solicitor to inform his former fianc�e that she must keep them away from the cameras.

Lamps told a pal, ?I will not suffer my kids being pimped out on TV. I have already instructed my lawyers to make sure this doesn?t happen.?

A source told the Sunday Mirror, ?He is concerned about any stress Luna and Isla may be put under by the attention surrounding Elen and Peter?s romance.

?He doesn?t care what Elen gets up to. As a good father he has concerns for his children.?

However, Elen has since hit back at claims she would use her kids in that way. The Dancing On Ice star is said to be angry that Frank felt the need to go to his lawyers about this when she has never used her children in publicity shots and has no plans to do so.

Sounds like a big old fuss about nothing then.

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Daniel Radcliffe Does ?Vogue? Magazine

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe, who made his Broadway debut in Equus a couple of years ago, is making a return to Broadway this year in his first musical role. DanRad will be starring in How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying and his return to the Broadway stage is profiled in the new [...]

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Cheryl and Simon quit X Factor UK?

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A while ago now Louis Walsh suggested that Simon Cowell and Cheryl Cole were not intending return to the judging panel for X Factor UK so that they could focus all their attention on the new US version of the show instead.

At the time we thought Louis was just talking crap, but it seems as though he was telling the truth after all. Inside sources have told the News of The World that Cowell has told ITV:

"I'm committed to the American show and I'm not going to do both."

And it seems as though Cheryl has told them the same thing, leaving TV bosses in a state of shock.

They?re now deciding whether or not to shake up the judging panel completely by getting rid of Dannii and Louis as well and replacing them with a new batch of celebrities.

In typically egotistical style, it seems as though Cowell?s biggest headache is finding someone who can replace him. A source said:

"He has a lot of work to do. He knows he is going to struggle to top last year's series. And with Simon and Cheryl not there, the whole thing could feel very flat."

We don?t know about you, but we?re actually quite excited by the idea of having a judging panel shake-up, we're sure it can survive without Cowell?

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Sunday, February 20, 2011

DAILIES: 'Toy Story' Short Attached To 'The Muppets,' Hailee Steinfeld Is 'Forgotten'

If "Toy Story 3" left you with a lingering hope for the continuing adventures of Woody and Buzz, don't worry ? they're coming.

We already knew about the Hawaii-centric short attached to "Cars 2," and now comes word of another "Toy Story" tale that'll play in front of "The Muppets," arriving just in time for [...]

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Britney Spears & Family Leave LA For Kentwood

Britney Spears, fresh from dropping her HOT new music video for Hold It Against Me, packed up her kiddies — Sean Preston and Jayden James — along with her hot loverman/agent Jason Trawick and made her way home to Kentwood, LA for a little rest and relaxation with her family. One of the first things [...]

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Watch: Radiohead, ?Lotus Flower?

Last Monday, Radiohead announced the release of a new album titled The King of Limbs which was due to be released today. Instead, people who pre-ordered the album were allowed to download the album yesterday … the same day that the band’s music video for the song Lotus Flower was released. In the video, Radiohead [...]

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Watch: ?Thor? Releases A Second Movie Trailer

Back in December we got our first look at the first movie trailer for the upcoming new Marvel Comics film Thor, starring Chris Hemsworth and Natalie Portman. Today we get to feast our eyes on the just-released second movie trailer for the flick. This trailer is much more … human. While the first trailer featured [...]

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Kelsey Grammer & Kayte Walsh Get REAL Frisky In Miami

Now that Kelsey Grammer and Camille Grammer are officially divorced, the way is paved for Kelsey to marry his new fianc�e Kayte Walsh by the end of this month. BUT, before Kelsey and Kayte say their I Dos, they decided to take a little trip to Miami, FL for a little pre-wedding lovin’ to get [...]