Friday, 7 August 2009
Christina Aguilera wants a daughter
Thursday, 6 August 2009
second lunar eclipse of the summer
Wednesday, 5 August 2009
"G.I. Joe" is AWOL for critics
"G.I. Joe" is AWOL for critics
Studio executives say they are trying to protect "Joe" from the kind of critical savaging unleashed on its recent "Transformers" sequel.
Not that the toxic reviews have affected its box office: "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" is the biggest movie of the year so far, with worldwide sales of $810 million.
Further, must-see interest for the first pure action movie in weeks is so high that many industryites foresee a $50 million opening weekend for "Joe." Generally, pictures are kept from critics when it's feared that poor reviews additionally will hamper an opening that's already challenged by underwhelming public interest.
"Joe" totes a reported negative cost of $175 million after a production arduous enough to spur ultimately erroneous reports of director Stephen Sommers being booted from the project. Its cast includes Dennis Quaid, Channing Tatum, Sienna Miller, Marlon Wayans and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.
Sommers has said "Joe" isn't a "Bush movie" but one more attuned to the current administration. But Paramount is giving the film a decidedly Red State marketing campaign, and the picture's premiere was held Friday at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland.
Other than military personnel and focus groups, only bloggers including Harry Knowles of Ain't It Cool News have been shown the film, an effects-laden tale of high-tech military special ops inspired by co-producer Hasbro's G.I. Joe action figure.
(Editing by dean.goodman at Reuters)
Tuesday, 21 July 2009
Ellen DeGeneres Portia De Rossi 'Happily Married Without Children'
Ellen DeGeneres & Portia De Rossi 'Happily Married Without Children'
Although the couple told PEOPLE last August that they talk about having kids, they have decided that they are happier being cool aunts.
"I don't think we're going to have kids," DeGeneres tells AOL Television. "We have animals, and we love them. And, you know, we are brand new aunts. Her brother and his wife just had a baby girl who's a month old now, and it's fun to be a part of that."
After tying the knot last summer, DeGeneres told PEOPLE, "It's something we would never take lightly and just say, 'That would be fun.' It's a lot of work and we recognize that. In a way, we want to be selfish because we love our life, but we know how much that adds to it."
DeGeneres, 51, and de Rossi, 36, who have crusaded for gay marriage, have since decided to focus on their relationship rather than have children. "It's just a huge responsibility, and I don't know that that's something we want to take on," DeGeneres says. "We're very happily married without children."
Leelee Sobieski (Not Helen Hunt) Engaged

Leelee Sobieski (Not Helen Hunt) Engaged
TV star Colicchio to welcome baby boy
TV star Colicchio to welcome baby boy
The Top Chef judge earned two Emmy nominations for the hit US show on Thursday, but insists he's more excited about the August birth.
The couple know the tot is a boy and have already picked out a name, which they are keeping a secret for now.
He tells People.com, "It feels great! We're having a boy. That's (my) real news! We're keeping it (the name) under wraps. Our parents don't know the name yet."
Colicchio has a 16-year-old son from a previous relationship.
Monday, 20 July 2009
Flintoff loosens Australia grip on Ashes
Flintoff loosens Australia grip on Ashes
Australia's 75-year unbeaten Test run at Lord's is over.
The inspirational Andrew Flintoff delivered a stirring spell of fast bowling to lead England to a thumping 115-run victory on the final day of the second Ashes Test.
Needing to chase down a world record target of 522, Australia were all out for 406 giving the home side a 1-0 lead with three games to play.
Flintoff, who is retiring at the end of the series and is carrying a bung knee, was immense in capturing his best figures at the home of cricket of 5-92.
After Michael Clarke (136) and Brad Haddin (80) had revived Australia's hopes of pulling off an incredible victory, Flintoff quickly slapped them down by taking 3-43 in an unforgettable ten-over spell from the Pavilion End on Monday.
Mitchell Johnson (63) played an aggressive hand but didn't have the necessary support and was the last man to go, bowled by spinner Graeme Swann (4-87).
Flintoff earlier dismissed Haddin on the tenth ball of the day and Australia were always up against it from that point.
If Flintoff had opened Australia up, Swann effectively thrust the dagger in by deceiving Clarke with a well-flighted ball.
It was the moment that England collectively breathed a sigh of relief and Australians could turn their televisions off.
Australian skipper Ricky Ponting said his men were hurting.
"We have had a very proud record here for over a number of years now and it is obviously disappointing to lose any Test match," he said.
"But to lose a Test match in this kind of venue is extra disappointing."
Flintoff was named man of the match, having told his captain Andrew Strauss he wasn't going to rest until the last Australian wicket was captured on Monday.
"After he took the first wicket he (Flintoff) said 'By the way just to let you know, I am going to keep bowling until all these wickets are gone'," said Strauss.
"I said that sounds like a good plan to me."
English bookmakers had earlier expressed the fearful mood of the nation by dragging Australia in from 74/1 on Sunday to 2/1 to win before the start of play despite the weight of history being in the home side's favour.
Rejuvenated following a night's rest, Anderson's first ball banged into Clarke's right hip but the pain for Australia was to come in the next over.
Haddin didn't have a chance to settle against Flintoff and the fourth ball of the over he edged to Paul Collingwood at second slip.
Swann was introduced on the hour mark and Clarke instantly walked down the pitch to him after enjoying such success against him on day four.
But the tweaker was to have his number this time around with his second delivery.
Clarke came down the pitch again but was beaten with a well-flighted ball that spun back and it hit his off stump.
With 166 runs still needed to win, the game was as good as over.
Nathan Hauritz (1) didn't last long before losing his off stump, leaving a ball that cut back in down the slope from Flintoff.
By that stage Flintoff was unstoppable, the big man skittling Peter Siddle (7) with the final ball of his ninth over of the day.
Flintoff got down on one knee in the middle of the pitch with his arms outstretched in celebration.
On this form, he may just be kneeling in front of the Queen for a knighthood one day.
The third Test in Birmingham starts on Thursday week with Australia having the chance to regroup in their three-day tour match at Northampton starting Friday.