Bell to star as Aguilera's rival in 'Burlesque'October 9th, 2009 LONDON - Actress Kristen Bell is all set to play singer Christina Aguilera's rival in the musical drama "Burlesque". The film is about an ambitious small town girl with a strong voice who does well on a Los Angeles neo-burlesque club, reminiscent of the nightclub in Bob Fosse's Cabaret", hollywoodreporter.com reports.
Naomi Watts tops Hollywood Actresses' Earning Power listOctober 6th, 2009 LONDON - British-born actress Naomi Watts has been named by Forbes magazine as the Hollywood actress who gives the best return on the money she is paid. The 41-year-old star's last three films made 44 dollars for every 1 dollar she was paid to appear.
Meryl Streep, Richard Gere and George Clooney in lineup of Rome Film FestSeptember 25th, 2009 Meryl Streep, Richard Gere and George ClooneyROME — Meryl Streep, Richard Gere and George Clooney are among the film stars attending this year's Rome Film Festival. Also expected to walk the red carpet are Colin Farrell, Helen Mirren and Anthony Hopkins.
Amanda Seyfried dismisses 'Mama Mia!' sequel reportsSeptember 15th, 2009 LONDON - 'Mamma Mia!' star Amanda Seyfried has dismissed reports that a sequel to the movie musical is being planned, and believes there is "no point" trying to make it. "I don't think that's correct.
Obama's mother, Stanley Ann Dunham, at center of planned documentarySeptember 9th, 2009 Documentary to focus on Obama's motherLOS ANGELES — President Barack Obama often is greeted like a movie star, but it's his mother who will be the subject of an upcoming documentary. "Stanley Ann Dunham: A Most Generous Spirit" would go into production next year, with an expected 2011 release, executive producer Mary Aloe says.
Meryl Streep didn't know what mashed potatoes were!September 1st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Actress Meryl Streep has confessed that she had no idea what mashed potatoes were, thanks to her upbringing with convenience foods. The 'Julie and Julia' star, who plays TV chef Julia Childs in the film, revealed she learned about them when she saw her neighbour cooking one day, reports the China Daily.
Meryl Streep's most dependable critic - her catAugust 31st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Oscar winner Meryl Streep takes her cat's help to rehearse for her on-screen performances, it has emerged. The 60-year-old star reads out her script before her cat, reports the China Daily.
Amy Adams says she almost quit actingAugust 9th, 2009 LONDON - Amy Adams has revealed that she nearly gave up her acting profession because she barely got time for herself. The "Doubt" star, who shares the frame with Meryl Streep in new movie "Julie and Julia", said she seriously considered quitting the industry after barely having any time to enjoy herself.
Sacha Baron Cohen lands dual role as Spanish twinsAugust 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Bruno actor Sacha Baron Cohen will star as Spanish twins in his next film Downsizing. The comedian will play two brothers who are identical apart from their height in the film, which is being considered his first major Hollywood breakthrough.
Streep slams Pollack for lion charge in 'Out of Africa'July 29th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran actress Meryl Streep has not forgiven late director Sydney Pollack for unleashing a lion on her while shooting the Oscar-winner "Out of Africa" though the filmmaker had denied doing so. Streep was assured the beast would be tethered while she fought it off with a whip, during one of the 1985 movie's most infamous scenes but decades later the actress admits she's still stunned for her life was put in jeopardy, after Pollack devised a dangerous way to get the shot he wanted, reports contactmusic.com.
Meryl Streep shows off her musical skills - almostJuly 29th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Veteran actress Meryl Streep showed off her musical skills - on a concertina she "can't play". The 60-year-old star brought the accordion-like instrument with her during her appearance on Conan O'Brien's The Tonight Show, which was given to her by a friend as a gift on her birthday.
Meryl Streep uses salt to make her fingers smell niceJuly 15th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran actress Meryl Streep uses salt to keep her fingers smelling nice. The Oscar-winning actress gained a great insight into kitchen life while shooting her latest movie Julie and Julia in which she plays world-famous chef Julia Child and was given lots of helpful advice, including how to keep your digits fragrant, reports contactmusic.com.
Live-in lovers more likely to have 'unhealthy' marriageJuly 14th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Couples who live together before they are engaged are more likely to get divorced than those who wait until they are married to live together, or at least wait until they are engaged, according to a new study. In the study, researchers at the University of Denver (DU) also found that couples, who lived together before engagement and then married, reported a lower satisfaction in their marriages.
Meryl Streep gains 15 pounds for new movieJuly 8th, 2009 LONDON - Veteran actress Meryl Streep gained as much as 15 pounds while filming new movie "Julie and Julia". Accompanying Streep in the weight gain programme was her "Doubt" co-star Amy Adams.
Meryl Streep receives honorary degree from Princeton UniversityJune 22nd, 2009 WASHINGTON - Legendary actress Meryl Streep has received a special gift for her 60th birthday - an honorary degree from America's Princeton university. The 'Mama Mia' star, who turns 60 on Monday June 22 (09), received the honour on the revered college's 262nd Commencement.
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