2011 People's Choice Awards: Johnny Depp Wins Favorite Movie Actor

People's Choice Awards regular Johnny Depp was a winner again at Wednesday night, January 5 prize-giving in Los Angeles. The "Pirates of the Caribbean" star edged out "Twilight" star Robert Pattinson for Favorite Movie Actor a year after he was awarded the first Favorite Movie Actor of the Decade Award at the 2010 event.

Pattinson also missed out on the Favorite Male Star Under 25 Award - toZac Efron. Other early winners includedTaylor Swift, who claimed the Favorite Country Artist honor and the Kardashians, who landed the Favorite TV Guilty Pleasure prize.

Neil Patrick Harris and Jane Lynch were named the Favorite TV Comedy Actor and Actress and Adam Sandler received the Favorite Comedic Star award from his "Just Go With It" co-star Jennifer Aniston.

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New Behind the Scenes Video of 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides'

A new behind the scenes look at "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides" has made its way out via Disney's Movie Surfers and now the video has hit the web. Featuring several scenes from the film as well as the making process, the snippet also includes an interview with Johnny Depp who says he enjoys filming ever

New 'Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides' Photo Shows Blackbeard's Flag

Jerry Bruckheimer is once again giving a treat to "Pirates of the Caribbean" fans by sharing another photo from "Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides". Posted on his Twitter on December 29, the image reveals a flag which could be seen on Blackbeard's ship in the film as he writes, "Blackbeard's flag flies high on the Queen Anne's Revenge mast."

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Johnny Depp Does 'Rum Diary' to Fulfill Promise

Johnny Depp is glad he was finally able to make a movie version of Hunter S. Thompson's "The Rum Diary" - because it fulfills a promise he made to the writer before his death. The Hollywood star met cult author Thompson "many years ago" and claims he and the writer discovered a long-lost script at Thompson's home, which they agreed to work on as a film with director Bruce Robinson.

The script Depp and Thompson discovered was published as "The Rum Diary" in 1998, but the movie project fell through because Robinson had decided to take a break from Hollywood. So Depp was delighted when the filmmaker revisited the proposal following Thompson's death in 2005, as he can finally fulfill his promise when the picture is released next year.

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'Deathly Hallows' Epilogue Reshoot Wrapped Over the Weekend

After recently returning to the set of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows", Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint have once again said goodbye to each other. The three main stars reshot "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part II" epilogue scenes just days before Christmas and wrapped it over the weekend, MTV Movies Blog reports.

The filming took place in Leavesden studios while the scenes are actually set at King's Cross Station.

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'Harry Potter' Star Michael Gambon Trying His 'Luck' on HBO Series

Michael Gambon jumps from big to small screen and he's making his first U.S. television debut at the same time. The Brit is to take a recurring role on HBO drama series "Luck" which is about several characters who are tied to the same horse-racing track.

Produced under David Milch/Michael Mann collaboration, "Luck" puts Dustin Hoffman in the lead role named Ace Brenstein. Now Gambon is to play a yet-to-be-named character who is "a nemesis or worthy adversary for" Brenstein. Gambon previously worked with Mann in Oscar nominated film "The Insider".

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Nick Cave Escaped Car Crash Uninjured

Rocker Nick Cave had a lucky escape on Tuesday, December 7 evening after he walked away unscathed from a car crash in Sussex, south England. The Australian star was driving his Jaguar with his twin sons as passengers when he smashed into a speed camera in Hove.

No other vehicles were involved in the collision and no one was harmed. A police spokesperson says, "The camera belongs to the Sussex Safer Roads Partnership, not the police, and the railings belong to the local highway authority. Both agencies were informed. Nobody has been arrested but police inquiries are continuing."

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'Tangled' Outdoes 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I' at Box Office

"Tangled" has emerged on the peak of North American Box Office on its second weekend. After giving a strong competition to "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" last week, the new take on Rapunzel tale claims the first spot with an estimated $21.5 million.

"Quality rises to the top," Disney distribution boss Chuck Viane comments on the film's receipts. "Meantime, we have the holidays ahead of us, and therein lies the strength of our long-term prospects." The animation, which is released in 2D and 3D, has made a total of $96.5 million cume so far.

"Deathly Hallows: Part I", which had maintained the champ title for two weeks, now lands on the second place with an estimated $16.7 million. Despite dropping about 65.9% in ticket sales, the movie does not go anywhere far from the top position since there was not any big title making its debut last weekend.

"Burlesque", "Unstoppable" and "Love and Other Drugs" climb up one position each to the third, fourth and fifth place respectively. The drama musical and the drama thriller add an estimated $6.1 million each, while the R-rated romantic movie takes in an approximately $5.7 million.

Meanwhile, newcomer "The Warrior's Way" enters the chart on the ninth place with an estimated $3 million cume. "Black Swan", which got rave reviews, debuts on the thirteenth with an estimated $1.4 million from the screenings in selected U.S. theaters.

Top Ten Movies at Box Office for December 3-5:

1. "Tangled" - $21.5 million
2. "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part I" - $16.7 million
3. "Burlesque" - $6.1 million
4. "Unstoppable" - $6.1 million
5. "Love and Other Drugs" - $5.7 million
6. "Megamind" - $5 million
7. "Due Date" - $4.2 million
8. "Faster" - $3.8 million
9. "The Warrior's Way" - $3 million
10. "The Next Three Days" - $2.6 million

Kimberley Walsh Slams Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne Over Their 'Flirty Tweets'

Girls Aloud star Kimberley Walsh has criticized Elizabeth Hurley and Shane Warne for publicly flirting on Twitter.com prior to their romance - insisting it was unfair on their former partners. "Austin Powers" star Hurley met cricket ace Warne earlier this year and struck up a friendly relationship, posting messages on the microblogging website revealing he's her "favorite Australian" and suggestively saying her dog "sends you a special lick and says he'd like to put his silky head on your shoulder".

This month, Britain's News of the World revealed Hurley had spent two nights with Warne at a London hotel,

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Elizabeth Hurley Addresses Speculations Following Marriage Split

Elizabeth Hurley is "bored" of the fuss surrounding her separation from husband Arun Nayar, and insists rumors she is preparing to file for divorce and move to Australia are untrue. The pair's relationship hit headlines in Britain on Sunday, December 12 when the News of the World reported the actress had spent two nights at a London hotel with cricket ace Shane Warne last week.

The actress has been at the center of speculation that she is set to rush through a divorce and is planning to keep all of her own money. There have also been rumors the beauty is keen to move to Warne's native Australia to be closer to her alleged new love interest.

But Hurley has taken to her Twitter.com page to blast the reports, revealing she has taken no steps towards divorce and is staying in the U.K.

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Elizabeth Hurley: I Am Not Praying for My Sins

Elizabeth Hurley has tried to overcome the heartache of her marriage split with a trip to church - but insists she is not "praying for my sins" following her romance with Shane Warne. The British actress/model revealed on Sunday, December 12 she has parted from her husband Arun Nayar, making the announcement just hours after revelations she spent two nights with cricket ace Warne at his London hotel last week.

Both Hurley and the sportsman have since insisted their respective marriages were over several months ago - but the "Austin Powers" actress couldn't resist a cheeky reference to the scandal when she attended a carol service with her eight-year-old son Damian on Wednesday.

She also admitted she feared she would break down in tears at the event - but actually found it "rousing" to sing some festive songs.

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Hugh Grant Offers Support to Elizabeth Hurley After Marriage Split Revelation

Hollywood star Hugh Grant is comforting his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley following her marriage split and revelations of her romance with cricket legend Shane Warne. Hurley hit the headlines on Sunday, December 12 when pictures emerged of her kissing Warne in London last week, prompting the "Austin Powers" star to release a statement confirming she had split from husband Arun Nayar "a few months ago".

The British actress/model has been keeping a low profile since the news broke, and on Wednesday, December 15 it emerged "Notting Hill" star Grant - who dated Hurley for 13 years until 2000 - has been offering her his support in the wake of the revelations.

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Demi Lovato Snapped Leaving Rehab Center for Christmas Break

Demi Lovato has spent her time with the loved ones on Christmas Day. The star, who has checked into a rehab in early November, was getting a break from the rehab treatment on December 25 and picked up by her family for a Christmas Day outing in Woodridge, Illinois.

In her first outing since joining the rehab stint, the 18-year-old "Camp Rock" star was spotted wearing an animal-print jacket on top of her black ensemble.

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Demi Lovato's Sex Tape Rumor Debunked

A representative for Demi Lovato has moved to silence rumors the troubled singer/actress is featured in a soon-to-be-leaked sex tape - branding the story "disgusting". The Disney star, who is currently in rehab battling emotional and physical issues, hit headlines on Friday, December 17 when a series of racy pictures emerged online, appearing to show the 18 year old posing in just a bra and partly exposing her breasts.

The photographs prompted online gossips to speculate there could be more embarrassing revelations yet to come, but a spokesperson for Lovato is adamant claims of a sex tape are not true. The rep tells Gossip Cop, "Perpetrating these completely unfounded

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Britney Spears' 'Hold It Against Me' Will Come Out on Jan. 7

Next week, Britney Spears will give the first taste to her new album via its lead single "Hold It Against Me". The news was revealed by Sharon Dastur, program director for New York's Z100, in an interview featured in the latest issue of Entertainment Weekly.

"It's produced by Dr. Luke and Max Martin," Dastur spilled the beans.

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Gwyneth Paltrow's Character in 'Country Strong' Inspired by Britney Spears

Gwyneth Paltrow's new movie "Country Strong" about a washed-up alcoholic singer is based on the real-life troubles of pop star Britney Spears, according to the film's director. The Oscar-winning actress plays a fallen country performer battling personal problems who attempts to resurrect her career in the acclaimed new film from writer/director Shana Feste.

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Dr. Luke Admits Writing 'Hold It Against Me' for Britney Spears

Earlier this week, rumor has swirled on the web suggesting Britney Spears upcoming first single will be titled "Don't Hold It Against Me". Along with the news, it is also reported that the new single will debut on January 3 next year and an audio stream which seems to be a demo for the track hit the web.

While Britney's camp who is usually quick to address any misleading info about the pop singer remains mum, Dr. Luke steps up to clarify the report. On his Twitter, he wrote, "I/ we never wrote a song called 'don't hold it against me'.... BewaRe of InaccuraTe info kids."

Later, the top-notch producer who is involved in the making of Britney's next studio installment added,

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2011 People's Choice Awards Winners in Movie

2011 People's Choice Awards Winners in Movie

People's Choice Awards has once again hauled "Twilight" film franchise. After the first film won big at the same event last year, the annual awards show saw "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse" leading the pack of winners this year.

The third installment of the vampire movie series was picked as Favorite Movie, beating other big hits like "Alice in Wonderland" and Inception". "Eclipse" also won over "Alice" and "Inception" in a competition to get Favorite Drama Movie kudo.

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Noomi Rapace and Bill Skarsgard Up for Swedish Oscars

"The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo" star Noomi Rapace and Stellan Skarsgard's son Bill Skarsgard are among the actors nominated for Sweden's version of the Oscars, the Guldbagge.

Rapace, who picked up the Best Actress Guldbagge in 2009 for her portrayal of Lisbeth Salander in "The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo", has been nominated again for her performance in "Beyond",

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'Inception', 'Black Swan' Nominated for Producers and Writers Guild Awards

The Producers Guild of America and Writers Guild of America have announced the nominees for their own 2011 awards. It comes out as no surprise anymore that such movies as "Inception" and "Black Swan", which have received a lot of praises during 2010, land nods at both prize-giving events.

The two films along with "The Fighter" and "The Kids Are All Right" are mentioned at The Darryl F. Zanuck Award for Outstanding Producer of Theatrical Motion Pictures category. All of them will also compete for Best Original Screenplay at Writers Guild Awards.

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Full Movie Winners List of 2010 Satellite Awards

Less than a month after announcing the nominees of the 15th Annual Satellite Awards, the International Press Academy has unveiled the winners on December 19. Dominating the list in movie were "The Social Network" and "Inception" with three gongs each.

Continuing its glorious moment at awards shows this year, "Social Network" took

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Full Nominations List of 2011 SAG Awards: 'Fighter' and 'King's Speech' Lead

Boxing film "The Fighter" and British monarchy drama "The King's Speech" and are leading the nominations in the motion picture categories at the 2011 Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, earning four nods each. Both movies will compete for the coveted Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture prize, alongside "Black Swan", "The Kids Are All Right" and Facebook-inspired film "The Social Network".

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'The Social Network' Gets Best Picture Prizes From Three Critics' Awards

"The Social Network" has swept Best Picture kudos at three different awards unveiled on December 12. It is picked as the best film at Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards, Boston Film Critics Awards as well as the New York Film Critics Online Awards.

From Los Angeles Film Critics, director David Fincher wins an award for directing, tied with "Carlos" helmer Olivier Assayas. Aaron Sorkin is honored with a gong for his screenplay and gets another kudo for his writing in the same film from Boston Film Critics.

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'The Social Network' Wins Big at National Board of Review Awards

The National Board of Review (NBR) has named "The Social Network" as the Best Film of the year. Three other awards from the organization are also given for the drama, honoring David Fincher as Best Director, Aaron Sorkin's script as Best Adapted Screenplay and Jesse Eisenberg as Best Actor.

NBR President Annie Schulhof says she expects "Social Network" will "stand up over time and appeal to many generations." She adds, "With 'The Social Network' you had very strong elements that were very much appreciated: the direction, the writing, the acting, its great storytelling. That spoke to the very diverse landscape of the National Board of Review."

Lesley Manville of "Another Year" is also celebrating for she is chosen to win Best Actress prize. Jacki Weaver of "Animal Kingdom" is Best Supporting Actress while not-yet-released "The Fighter" has its star Christian Bale winning Best Supporting Actor.

Some other films honored by NBR are "Toy Story 3" as Best Animated Feature, "The Town" for its Best Ensemble Cast, and "Buried" for Chris Sparling's Best Original Screenplay. Additionally, this year's NBR Awards honors Sofia Coppola with Special Filmmaking Achievement Award for her work on "Somewhere".

Though the winners have been announced, the kudos for 2010 National Board of Review Awards will not be handed out until January 11, 2011 during a New York gala hosted by Meredith Vieira.

Full Winners List of 2010 National Board of Review Awards:

• Best Film: "The Social Network"
• Best Director: David Fincher, "The Social Network"
• Best Actor: Jesse Eisenberg, "The Social Network"
• Best Actress: Lesley Manville, "Another Year"
• Best Supporting Actor: Christian Bale, "The Fighter"
• Best Supporting Actress: Jacki Weaver, "Animal Kingdom"
• Best Foreign Language Film: "Of Gods and Men"
• Best Documentary: "Waiting for "Superman" "
• Best Animated Feature: "Toy Story 3"
• Best Ensemble Cast: "The Town"
• Breakthrough Performance: Jennifer Lawrence, "Winter's Bone"
• Debut Directors: Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington, "Restrepo"
• Spotlight Award: Sylvain Chomet and Jacques Tati, "The Illusionist"
• Best Original Screenplay: Chris Sparling, "Buried"
• Best Adapted Screenplay: Aaron Sorkin, "The Social Network"
• Special Filmmaking Achievement Award: Sofia Coppola for writing, directing, and producing "Somewhere"
• William K. Everson Film History Award: Leonard Maltin
• NBR Freedom of Expression: "Fair Game", "Conviction", "Howl"
• Production Design Award: Dante Ferretti, "Shutter Island

Report: Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews Set for 'Glee'

"The Princess Diaries" stars Anne Hathaway and Julie Andrews are in negotiations to reteam for an upcoming episode of "Glee", according to U.K. reports. Dame Julie is in talks to play the grandmother of Chris Colfer's gay character Kurt Hummel, while 2011 Oscars co-host Hathaway is reportedly close to signing on to play his aunt, according to the Daily Express.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Anne Hathaway's Portrayal of Judy Garland Postponed

Production on an upcoming biopic of Judy Garland, starring Anne Hathaway, has been pushed back to allow the actress and movie executives extra time to deal with the "sensitive project". "The Devil Wears Prada" star last year signed on to play the "Wizard of Oz" legend in a big screen adaptation of biographer Gerald Clarke's 2001 book "Get Happy: The Life of Judy Garland".

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Anne Hathaway Moving In With Boyfriend Adam Shulman

Anne Hathaway and her boyfriend Adam Shulman have stepped up their romance by moving in together, according to U.S. reports. "The Devil Wears Prada" star has been dating the actor since 2008, finding love again just months after her split from businessman Raffaello Follieri, who was jailed on money laundering charges.

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Anne Hathaway Sends School Choir to 2011 Oscars

Anne Hathaway sent a group of New York school children into a screaming frenzy on Thursday, December 16 when she made a surprise appearance and announced they would be performing alongside her at the 2011 Oscars.

"The Devil Wears Prada" actress paid a visit to Public School 22 after their annual Christmas concert to break the big news to the pupils, revealing they would be flown out to Los Angeles two days before the February 27, 2011 event to walk the red carpet with her. They will then join Hathaway on stage to show off their vocal talents in front of a star-studded crowd.

Hathaway will co-host the Academy Awards with James Franco.

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