Sunday, January 25, 2009

Winners! A Complete List From the SAG Awards


FILM

Cast in a Motion Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
Male Actor in a Leading Role: Sean Penn, Milk
Female Actor in a Leading Role: Meryl Streep, Doubt
Male Actor in a Supporting Role: Heath Ledger, The Dark Knight
Female Actor in a Supporting Role: Kate Winslet, The Reader
Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture: The Dark Knight


TELEVISION

Ensemble in a Drama Series: Mad Men
Ensemble in a Comedy Series: 30 Rock
Male Actor in a Drama Series: Hugh Laurie, House
Female Actor in a Drama Series: Sally Field, Brothers & Sisters
Male Actor in a Comedy Series: Alec Baldwin, 30 Rock
Female Actor in a Comedy Series: Tina Fey, 30 Rock
Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: Paul Giamatti, John Adams
Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries: Laura Linney, John Adams
Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series: Heroes
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Life Achievement Award: James Earl Jones

The Stars Sizzle at the SAG Awards

"The Insider"'s Samantha Harris is rockin' in red at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.
'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button''s Taraji P. Henson is white hot on the red carpet at the SAG Awards in Los Angeles.

"Mad Men"'s Christina Hendricks is ravishing in red on the SAG red carpet.

Newly engaged "Dexter" star Jennifer Carpenter rocks a vampy look for SAG.

Nicollette Sheridan stunned on the SAG carpet.

Rosario Dawson is all smiles as she poses in her curve-hugging frock.

New mama Amy Poehler was glowing in white.

Christina Applegate was as lovely as can be in a drapey green gown.

'Slumdog Millionaire' star Freida Pinto was ravishing on the SAG red carpet.

'Mall Cop' Tops Box Office Again

Kevin James scored another win at the box office this weekend with his comedy 'Paul Blart: Mall Cop,' which brought in an estimated $21.5 million.

The comedy starring the former "King of Queens" star as a mild-mannered bumbling security guard had a budget of just $26 million, but has already made $64.8 million in its first two weekends in theaters.

Coming in No. 2 was the suspense thriller 'Underworld: Rise of the Lycans,' which debuted with $20.7 million, studio estimates showed. The film, starring Michael Sheen and Bill Nighy, centers on the centuries-old feud between the race of aristocratic vampires and their onetime slaves, the Lycans.

Finishing third, with $16 million, was Clint Eastwood's 'Gran Torino,' which stars the legendary actor as a retired auto worker who takes on gangs to protect his neighbors.

At No. 4 was the canine comedy 'Hotel for Dogs,' which made an estimated $12.4 million, followed by 'Slumdog Millionaire,' the drama about a game show contestant from the slums of Mumbai, India, which brought in $10.6 million.
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'Miracle on the Hudson' Pilot: I Was Simply Doing My Job

Capt. Chesley "Sully" Sullenberger received a hero's welcome in his hometown of Danville, CA, on Saturday, and he finally spoke out about safely landing a crippled commercial airliner in the Hudson River, saving the lives of all 155 people aboard.

Seated with his wife Lorrie on a stage before a giant crowd of admirers which included his two daughters, Sullenberger received a number of honors from the town's council, police force, mayor and a Calif. congressman, plus a special treat: a flyover by a fighter pilot.

The captain took the podium to huge applause, smiling as the crowd chanted "Sully." Then he spoke for his entire flight crew: "We were simply doing the jobs we were trained to do. Thank you."

Earlier during the ceremony, Danville Mayor Newell Arnerich praised Sullenberger's emergency landing as "extraordinary," and Calif. Congressman Jerry McNerney said that because of Sullenberger's actions, the "155 Americans [aboard the crashed plane] are safely home with their families today."
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Prince Harry, Chelsy Davy Call It Quits

Prince Harry and his girlfriend of five years Chelsy Davy have split say sources. "This is the third time they have broken up," says one palace source. "But it's for good this time. Both think it's for the best. There's no hard feelings. They split about 10 days ago. It wasn't over other girls orinfidelity."

According to Britain's Daily Mail it was Davy who did the dumping. Sources tell the paper that she was no longer willing to "put up with his lifestyle" and "time spent apart." The British heir, 24, began training last week to become an Army Air Corps helicopter pilot; Davy, 23, is a post-graduate student at Leeds University.

The split came as a shock to royal watchers because the couple had vacationed together just three weeks ago on the island of Mauritius.
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Dakota on New Moon: "I Really Hope It Works Out"

Dakota Fanning may not be saying much about joining the cast of the Twilight sequel, but yesterday she did confirm she’s in talks to play Jane!

The 14-year-old child star has been offered the role of the young killer bloodsucker in the movie adaptation of New Moon, the second book in Stephenie Meyer’s bestselling teenage vampire series.

"It's definitely possible. I really hope it works out," Fanning told Hitfix.com while promoting her latest flick Push. "It would be a really fantastic experience I'm sure."

Director Chris Weitz is so confident that Fanning is right for the part, he offered it to without even an audition. Filming of the much-anticipated flick begins in March in the U.S. and Italy.

A member of the deadly Volturi, Jane is described in a casting notice as a petite blonde with a “Botticelli angel-like face…[and] crimson irises.”

An online petition to cast Fanning as Jane has seen a huge bump in signatures ever since my story broke on Wednesday.

A rep for the studio, Summit Entertainment, reportedly confirmed Fanning is one of the actors being considered for the role.

If it happens, Fanning will join returning stars Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner, among others. New Moon is set to open in November.
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Is Madonna Really Dating a 21-Year-Old?

Madonna is rumored to be dating a 21-year-old Brazilian model. Do you think this relationship is real? Because I've read reports that he's just using her to gain fame and stardom. —Abe from Yuma, Arizona

How sad, manipulating a poor, press-shy lady who never ever dated anyone for publicity and who only takes her clothes off for art. It's a crime, I tell you, a crime.
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Molly Ringwald Expecting a Daughter...and a Son!

We're assuming Molly Ringwald thinks blue is just as pretty as pink.

The Breakfast Club princess is expecting twins—a boy and a girl—in August with hubby Panio Gianopoulos.

The new additions will give the couple their first son and a second daughter. They're also parents to 5-year-old Mathilda Ereni.

According to a rep for ABC Family, Ringwald's pregnancy will be written into the plot of The Secret Life of the American Teenager, in which the former Brat Packer plays the put-upon mom of an expectant teen.
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Friday, January 23, 2009

George Clooney Returns To ER

Paging Dr. Doug Ross! George Clooney flashes a smile as he gets into character on the Los Angeles set of ER Thursday.

Clooney, whose career was launched by the NBC medical drama, is making an appearance on the show for its final season.

Three Arrested in Travolta Extortion Plot

Three people have been arrested in the alleged extortion plot against John Travolta.

Police in the Bahamas have detained an island lawmaker and a paramedic in the plot to extort money from Travolta, reports the Associated Press. Senior Assistant Commissioner of Police Marvin Dames says Senator Pleasant Bridgewater has been held since Thursday in the case.

Dames also told the AP that a second suspect is ambulance driver Tarino Lightbourne, who was detained on Friday. Lightbourne was quoted in the press describing efforts to revive Travolta's 16-year-old son Jett, who died of a seizure disorder earlier this month at a family vacation home in the Bahamas.

Dames said Lightbourne was detained after police issued an alert that he was wanted for attempted extortion, was "considered dangerous and should be approached with caution."

Obie Wilchcombe, the former Minister of Tourism and member of the Bahamian Parliament, was one of three arrested.

A police official reported that Wilchcombe was initially brought to the police station under the pretext of helping authorities with the case but is now "implicated" and being held in custody.

Wilchcombe was a very close friend to the Travolta family and actually spoke about the investigation on Thursday.

Wilchcombe said that only one person -- not two, which had been reported -- was involved and that it was not a politician.

Wilchcombe had said he was approached about the extortion plot early last week and passed along the information to Travolta's lawyers, Michael Ossi and Michael McDermott.

"The irony was that the Travolta family just sent a letter of gratitude -- it happened that afternoon," said Wilchcombe, referring to a Jan. 12 statement issued by McDermott, Travolta's lawyer, thanking the people of the Bahamas for their support.

"I thought it was a despicable act," Wilchcombe had said when he first heard news of the extortion plot. "One person should not destroy the character of the country."
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Jennifer Aniston plans her 40th with John

Even though her actual birthday is February 11, Jennifer Aniston is planning a big 40th birthday bash at her new Beverly Hills home on February 7, with pals Sheryl Crow and Courteney Cox among the guests.

The reason for the early festivities? According to an insider, right after the party, Jen plans to take off on a romantic getaway — which will last through Valentine’s Day — with boyfriend John Mayer. And with John by her side, 40 may be her best year yet.

When asked about her upcoming milestone, Jen recently told France’s Closer magazine, “Everyone’s been asking me if I worry about being nearly 40, but no, not really. These days I’m a lot more serene and I’m ready to embrace a new decade.”
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Kelly Osbourne Back in Rehab

Kelly Osbourne has reportedly checked herself into a treatment center in Los Angeles.

The 24-year-old "has voluntarily entered a medical facility to address some personal issues," her rep says. "Her family stands by and supports her."

No details were given for her decision to seek treatment.

The singer and reality star entered rehab nearly five years ago for painkiller addiction, People adds.

Patrick Swayze to Pen a Memoir


The star of TV's "The Beast" has a new literary project in the works.

Patrick Swayze plans to write a memoir with his wife Lisa. Details about the memoir or a release date are not yet known.

Just last week Swayze, who is battling stage-four pancreatic cancer, returned home from the hospital after receiving treatment for pneumonia.
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Amy Poehler Bestows Bubble Wrap (and Baby?) on Ellen DeGeneres

What does a new mom get a woman who already has everything for her birthday? Bubble wrap, of course.

Amy Poehler, who gave birth to son Archie on Oct. 25, paid a recent visit to talk show host Ellen DeGeneres – gift in hand for the fellow funny lady's 51st.

"When I get a present I usually like bubble wrap that it's wrapped in," Poehler says on the show, set to air Monday. "I like to pop it, so I got you 250 feet of bubble wrap."

As for how her 3-month-old is doing, Poehler points to the bubble-wrap roll and jokes, "My baby's in there ... I just want to keep him safe."

DeGeneres – not only thankful for her present – reassures Poehler she is a "good mom" to her and husband Will Arnett's adorable son.

Poehler adds: "He's a really happy, sweet baby, and I think it's because I did so much jumping around."

Sounds like Poehler should be bound in some bubble wrap!
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Sarah Jessica Parker Tackles Marriage Rumors

Sarah Jessica Parker and husband Matthew Broderick know how to mix business and love.

On Thursday night, they turned a visit to Broadway into a romantic evening – complete with hand holding and downplaying rumors that their marriage is in trouble.

After watching The American Plan, a play starring Mercedes Ruehl and Lily Rabe, Parker said, "This is date night. It was really lovely."

Parker, looking divine in a polka dot dress, white coat and spiky black heels, also gracefully addressed recent reports that she and Broderick were close to splitting. "We don't even bother to address them," Parker told reporters, adding that the best part of being married is "being married."

Defending their relationship wasn't the only thing on their minds, however.

The couple attended the play to support the director David Grindley, who will begin rehearsals for The Philanthropist, another Broadway play, with Broderick in six weeks.

As for the news that a sequel to Parker's hit movie Sex and the City is a done deal, Parker coyly said, "that's what I've heard but I wouldn't say that is the most official thing you'll ever read."
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