Cloris Leachman in the new PETA ad (veggie-fashion)

Ads that usually features naked celebrity is bringing their ad campaign in veggie-fashion theme, PETA has chosen Cloris Leachman as their new spokeswoman.

The 82-year-old actress and Dancing With The Stars contestant displayed a glamorous lettuce and red cabbage leaves dress for the campaign "Let Vegetarianism Grow on You."

Since she decided to be a vegetarian 50 years ago, she said, "I felt a million times better, and I’ve never had a bite of meat ever since then.”

Another celebrity who posed for PETA ad wearing a gown made of green leaf lettuce and asparagus is actress Alyssa Milano in 2007.

Taye Diggs and Idina Menzel: expecting first baby

Private Practice actor Taye Diggs and Tony award-winning actress Idina Menzel has a splendid news with their 13 years relationship. The couple announced that their expecting their first baby.

Idina said via US Weekly, "It's definitely in the plans. I'll settle down and start popping out some babies."

She said that she was ready for kids since "the day I met him."

"He wouldn't talk about marriage, but he'd talk about me having his children," she told Us. "He's always wanted kids. He grew up with four younger brothers and sisters, so he's very comfortable around children."

They first met on the original 1996 Broadway production of Rent in NYC. and they got married in January 2003.

13 years they waited... It's a blessing!

Oprah Winfrey described the new sex scandal on her African school as "disheartening"

Oprah is surely devastated for her envision school is again under fire for another sex scandal in two years.

Seven students were suspended for "inappropriate behaviors" toward fellow classmates that includes sexual harassment according to Afrikaans newspaper.

Right now, according to E!online, Four pupils were expelled and three others were suspended over the incident.

Academy spokeswoman Lisa Halliday has since confirmed the punishment but declined to divulge further details.

"Several students were expelled last week for violating the Leadership Academy's code of conduct. We consider this to be a confidential school matter," Halliday said. "Therefore, we will not confirm any personal information or disclose any details related to these expulsions."

One 15-year-old was said to have "preyed" on a fellow student and bullied others into lying to investigators about the alleged incidents. Other girls are forced to a lesbian act to their classmates.

Oprah Winfrey released a statement calling the scandal "disheartening"

"I'm disappointed that several of our students chose to disregard the school's rules. It's disheartening when any student has to be suspended or expelled and it's a process that involves serious review and consideration. We insist on maintaining a campus environment that commands mutual respect, fosters academic excellence and encourages learners to fulfill their best potential. Indiscretions resulting in disciplinary action are common in schools all over the world. Unfortunately, because of my name these common infractions place the Academy in the media spotlight."

Bruce Willis' Idaho ski lodge Fire - ruled as accidental

No probable caused of arson in Bruce Willis' Idaho ski lodge and the fire was ruled as an accident.

According to TMZ, Fairfield Volunteer Fire Chief Wayne Marolf concluded that the Monday morning fire was the result of the main electrical panel shorting out.

Alyson Hannigan and Alexis Denisof welcome baby girl Satyana Denisof

How I Met Your Mother star Alyson Hannigan is now a mother as she gave birth to a baby girl last March 24 which is also the actress 35th birthday. She and husband-actor Alexis Denisof named the new born, Satyana Denisof.

According to their rep. vis PEOPLE, "They're very excited, and mom and baby are doing great".

The couple met on the set of Buffy the Vampire Slayer and they got married 2003.

Star Cinema's "T2 or Tenement 2" International screening dates and venues

Star Cinema has an upcoming suspense-horror film entitled "T2 or Tenement 2" that will take your imagination pump up. It is said to be a research based and interviews from the people who experiences "Enkantos (or supernatural creatures)" in the human world.

The movie is topbilled by the Philippines' award winning actress Maricel Soriano, with Angelika Dela Cruz and Mica Dela Cruz.

Tenement 2 is Maricel Soriano’s 5th film with director Chito Roño and it will be shown in Philippine cinemas nationwide starting Black Saturday on April 11, 2009.

Checkout below the International screening dates and venue..

April 17-23
Guam
Micronesia Mall

April 17-23
San Francisco
UA Stonestown Twin

April 17-23
Las Vegas
Regal Village Square Stadium

April 17-23
Seattle
Parkway Plaza Stadium 12

April 17-23
Los Angeles
Cerritos Stadium Cinema

April 17-23
San Diego
UA Horton Plaza

April 30 - May 2
Dubai
Al Ghurair

April 30 - May 2
Sharjah
Grand Megamall

May 7 - 9
Abu Dhabi
Grand Al Mariah

May 8 - 14
Scarborough Ontario Canada
Coliseum Scarborough

May 8 - 14
Mississauga Ontario Canada
Empire Studio 10

May 14 - 16
Qatar
Grand Cine Center

May 14 - 16
Bahrain
Seef Cineplex
[schecdules via PEP]

Charice Pempengco's performance at Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XV (3 videos)

Checkout the video clip performances of young singing sensation Charice Pempengco at Muhammad Ali’s Celebrity Fight Night XV held at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa on March 28, 2009 in Phoenix, Arizona.

It is one the nation’s largest fundraising efforts, as celebrities and sport stars lined up to support the Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center.

The young talented singer performs "Listen" of Beyonce, "Billie Jean" of Michael Jackson and "I will Survive" by Gloria Gaynor.

In a recent interview, Charice said that she was thinking about what could possibly catch the attention of the best boxer of all time, Muhammad Ali.

When Charice sung "Billie Jean", she did the famous “Ali Shuffle” and when she sung “I Will Survive,” Charice saw the champ with teary-eyes.

She also added, “His wife was also crying. I approached them and stood on the table. Ali embraced me, and kissed me!”

Charice singing "Listen"


Charice singing "Billie Jean"


Charice singing “I Will Survive”

[photo courtesy of Charlotteobserver.com]

Drew Barrymore and Justin Long is "Going the Distance"

Happy moments will flourish once more as Drew Barrymore has signed to a new romantic comedy opposite her former boyfriend Justin Long, entitled "Going the Distance".

According to Variety, the story is about a young couple navigating their way through the perils of a long distance relationship who quickly discover that "going the distance" might cost them everything they have, including one another.

Written by Geoff LaTulippe and directing this film is Nanette Burstein (The Kid Stays in the Picture and American Teen).

With their past relationship or now being rumored that their back in each others arms, the chemistry will be just one click.

Gisele Bundchen does "Vanity Fair" May 2009

A hot and naked Gisele Bundchen graces the the cover of Vanity Fair, May 2009 issue. The newlywed Brazilian Supermodel opens up her love with husband Tom Brady and her stepson John Edward which she describe and feels as her own son.

Highlights from her Vanity Fair interview:

Gisele on falling in love with Tom Brady (which she describes as practically instantaneous): “I knew right way—the first time I saw him. We met through a friend. The moment I saw him, he smiled and I was like, That is the most beautiful, charismatic smile I’ve ever seen! We sat and talked for three hours. I had to go home for Christmas, but I didn’t want to leave. You know that feeling of, like, you can’t get enough? From the first day we met, we’ve never spent one day without speaking to each other.”

Gisele on her reaction to Tom’s ex Bridget Moynahan announcement that she was pregnant: “It was definitely a surprise for both of us. In the beginning you’re living this romantic fantasy; you’re thinking, This can’t be true, it’s so good! And then, Whoops—wake-up call! We were dating two and a half months when he found out, and it was a very challenging situation. Obviously, in the beginning, it’s not the ideal thing.”

Gisele on stepson John Edward Thomas Moynahan: “I understand that he has a mom, and I respect that, but to me it’s not like because somebody else delivered him, that’s not my child. I feel it is, 100 percent. I want him to have a great relationship with his mom, because that’s important, but I love him the same way as if he were mine. I already feel like he’s my son, from the first day.”

For the full article, visit Vanity Fair.

Andre 3000 arrested for Speeding

Driving his 2007 Porsche Carrera, Outkast member Andre 3000 (real name: Andre Benjamin) was arrested for speeding.

According to TMZ, he was arrested in his home state of Georgia this weekend after he was nailed for doing 109 mph in a 65 mph zone. Andre was taken to the Henry County Jail.

He posted $1,200 bail for his released.

Britney Spears recorded message : My father is threatening me

A recorded voice message is roaming around the net on Britney Spears calling for help (reminder) that her father Jamie Spears is threatening to take the kids away from her.

This message was sent to her lawyer to be use for ending the conservatorship.

girl group "21" changes name to "2NE1"

After years of planning and using the code name "female Big Bang", YG Entertainment formally announced few days ago that the new girl group that consist of Sandara Park, Park Bom, CL and Gong Min-Ji will be called "21". Now, in a recent development YG is changing the group's name again due to some conflicts and unfavorable public comments.

Their changing "21" to “2NE1”, adding “NE” that refers to “new evolution.”

According to K bites, "21" has the same name to another singer which debuted in 2005.

YG automatically acted on this confusion that's why they decided to change the name of the group.

YG said, “It is such a shame that we didn’t thought of a singer with the same name. Even though we do not have any plans to change their name, we will change the English name of ‘To Anyone (투애니원)’ to 2NE1. “

“Though they have the same name, the meaning to the names are different. Hence we hope that fans will not misunderstand. Please continue to support the group.”

YG's decision is correct, the name is more distinctive but some people will still comment that the new name is sounds like a new new game console.

Listen to their debut single "Lollipop".

PEP editor apologizes on Richard Gutierrez-Michael Flores gun-toting incident story

In a recent news, Annabelle Rama, mother of actor Richard Gutierrez is once again in fury from the disturbing news that Philippine Entertainment Portal (PEP) posted on their site stating that her son's involvement to two fellow actors in a recent party that allegedly resulted to confrontation and gun pointing.

Later on, the said PEP news was pulled out from their site after learning that the said uploaded news is completely false.

In a recent development, PEP editor-in-chief Jo-An Maglipon has release a statement of clarification, correction and apology.

According to Maglipon, around 1:00 a.m. of March 29 upon learning the said report she instructed her staff to investigate the Richard Gutierrez-Michael Flores incident.

Around 7:20 p.m., the story has been uploaded without concrete facts and testimony from the people and witness involved in that incident. For that, Maglipon apologized.

“To Richard Gutierrez, Michael Flores and Epy Quizon who were named at the story, to PEP readers who may have been confused........our sincerest apologies.”

Errors sometimes happen.....

Nicolas Cage expressed interest to be a villain in the next Batman movie

Nicolas Cage has played different uncanny roles in his many movies, now he is eying and interested in playing a villain role in the next installment in the Batman franchise.

In his MTV interview, he was asked if he is interested in lending his talents to a decidedly darker kind of character — namely, a costumed villain in Christopher Nolan’s Batman franchise.

Cage said, “I would love to play a supervillain. I think that would be a whole lot of fun, yeah. If they call and invite me, I’d do it. Certainly.”

Right now, I have no idea on what character he can fit in the future batman movie.

Rhys Ifans will play Xenophilius Lovegood in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows"

Rhys Ifans will be the new addition in the 7th installment of the Harry Potter franchise. The Welsh actor announced on "Friday Night with Jonathan Ross" that he will play a role in "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" but he didn't reveal the character.

According to Wiki, Rhys Ifans will play the role of Xenophilius Lovegood, father of Luna, Harry's classmate. He is also the editor-in-chief of The Quibbler, a magazine that often publishes stories about wild conspiracy theories or research on seemingly non-existent creatures. He is introduced as a friend of the Weasleys in Deathly Hallows, when he attends the wedding of Fleur Delacour and Bill Weasley, described as eccentric looking; he is slightly cross-eyed, with shoulder-length white hair the texture of candyfloss. Xenophilius wears the symbol of the Deathly Hallows around his neck as a way of symbolising his willingness to help other believers of the Hallows in their quest to obtain them.

"Monsters Vs. Aliens" opens the weekend box office at no.1 with $58.2 million

The battle of Monsters Vs. Aliens has invaded the weekend box office by capturing the top spot with $58.2 million

This DreamWorks Animation is the biggest debut in 2009, beating the $55.2 million first weekend of "Watchmen" in early March.

1. Monsters vs. Aliens - $58.2 million
*$58,200,000
2. The Haunting in Connecticut - $23 million
*$23,010,000
3. Knowing - $14.7 million
*$46,220,000
4. I Love You, Man - $12.6 million
*$37,007,000
5. Duplicity - $7.6 million
*$25,639,000

* indicates total box office take since opening.
Full list of Box Office Totals after the jump.

Full list of Box Office Totals

Tobey Maguire is set to star in car racing film project, "The Limit"

Tobey Maguire will temporarily trade off his spider suit to a race car driver suit if Columbia Pictures and closes the negotiation to acquire the rights to “The Limit”, based on Michael Cannell's upcoming book, "Limit".

THR reports that Maguire is also producing it with Jenno Topping, Cathy Schulman and Scarlett Lacey for Mandalay Pictures. Their tapping the services of Tony Peckham to pen the screenplay.

"The Limit" is a story of real-life friends and rivals Phil Hill (Tobey Maguire) and Wolfgang von Trips, two Grand Prix drivers on the Ferrari team, who are pitted against each other during the 1961 Drivers Championship.

Hachette Publishing division Twelve is publishing the Cannell book “The Limit” in the fall.

Rated K host Korina Sanchez, first celebrity guest in “Pinoy Bingo Night”

ABS-CBN will premiere their newest game show “Pinoy Bingo Night,” hosted by Kris Aquino on March 30, 2009. It is the Philippine franchise of United States' National Bingo Night.

402 studio players will try to took home over P2 million cash prize every night. Home viewers also get a chance to win as a lucky televiewer will win an instant prize daily.

Mel Feliciano and comedian Brod Pete who will play the role of “commissioner” and “bingo caller” respectively.

In their first episode, Rated K host-journalist Korina Sanchez will try her luck to be the very first millionaire of the newest game show.

Below are two of the ways to join Pinoy Bingo Night

1. Register Online:
Go to http://pbn.abs-cbn.com/

2. Register via a text message:
Text PBN Last Name,First Name/Age/Gender/Address and send to 2366. Example: PBN Aquino,Kris/43/female/No. 14 Kapamilya Street, Mother Ignacia, Quezon City.

[via ABS-CBN]

actress Angel Locsin is Style Bible’s 2009 hottest billboard poser

ABS-CBN artist Angel Locsin was recognized by entertainment and lifestyle Web site Stylebible.ph as the readers’ choice in the “battle of the billboards” category for the Style Bible Awards 2009.

After garnering almost five million online votes, she bested other celebrities like Kristine Hermosa, Anne Curtis, Gretchen Barretto, Carmina Villaroel, Melissa Ricks and Lucy Torres-Gomez.

Stone Cold Steve Austin is set for "The Stranger"

Aside from being one of Sly's "Expendables", Wrestling superstar Stone Cold Steve Austin has a new movie project coming up which is entitled, "The Stranger". Aiming for 2010 release.

Wrestler-turned-actor Stone Cold Steve Austin will partner with Nasser Entertainment Group and Caliber Media Co. for the "The Stranger," an action thriller to be directed by Rob Lieberman in Vancouver this summer, THR Reports.

The rattlesnake has also finish the movie "Damage", set to be release this year. This bare-knuckles fight film is the first in a multi-picture deal between Austin, Nasser Entertainment, and Caliber Media.

Nickelodeon's 22nd Kids' Choice Awards: list of Winners (2009)

Nickelodeon's 22nd Annual Kids' Choice Awards were held Saturday night (March 28) at L.A.'s Pauley Pavilion.

Disney musical "High School Musical 3" won for favorite Movie and HSM star Vanessa Hudgens was selected as the favorite movie actress.

Miley Cyrus was nominated for four categories but only won the award for favorite female singer.

Checkout below the full list of winners...

MOVIES

Favorite Movie
High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Favorite Male Movie Star
Will Smith, Hancock

Favorite Female Movie Star
Vanessa Hudgens, High School Musical 3: Senior Year

Favorite Animated Movie
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa

Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie
Jack Black, as Po, Kung Fu Panda

MUSIC

Favorite Song
"Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)," Beyonce

Favorite Male Singer
Jesse McCartney
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Favorite Female Singer
Miley Cyrus

Favorite Music Group
Jonas Brothers

TELEVISION

Favorite TV Show
iCarly

Favorite Reality Show
American Idol

Favorite Television Actor
Dylan Sprouse, The Suite Life of Zack and Cody

Favorite Television Actress
Selena Gomez, Wizards of Waverly Place

Favorite Cartoon
SpongeBob SquarePants

SPORTS

Favorite Male Athlete
Peyton Manning

Favorite Female Athlete
Candace Parker

EXTRAS

Favorite Video Game
Guitar Hero World Tour

Favorite Book
Twilight series

[photo courtesy of celeb utopia]

Kathy Bates joins Sandra Bullock for football film, "The Blind Side"

Award-winning actress Kathy Bates will be joining Sandra Bullock in the upcoming sports drama, "The Blind Side".

Based on "The Blind Side: Evolution of the Game" by Michael Lewis, it will be directed by John Lee Hancock.

A poor, oversized and under-educated teenager is recruited by a major college football program where he is groomed into an athletically and academically successful NFL prospect.

Variety, He was homeless as a teen and was taken in by a well-to-do family. Bates will play a no-nonsense tutor who is hired by the matriarch of the household, portrayed by Bullock.

Interesting cast in a football drama...

Megan Fox want to be known as an actress not just for her sex appeal

Sexy hot Megan fox appreciates the attention and the recognition of being one of the sexiest star in this business but she want to concentrate more on her abilities of being an actress rather that being known for her sex appeal.

Megan said, “You can’t be [a sex symbol] 24 hours a day. I can’t be a professional celebrity or a professional sexpot. I can’t do that to myself. I just want to work and make the right choices, and study and develop as an actress. I don’t want to be on the cover of every magazine that exists. I want to try not to do that. It’s my job to show people something different.”

Being a hot item sometimes will help a celebrity to land good roles.

Martin Scorsese’s "Shutter Island" - teaser art poster

Take a glimpse in an early intriguing teaser poster art via RopesofSilicon on Martin Scorsese’s adaptation of Dennis Lehane’s novel "Shutter Island", starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley, Michelle Williams and Max Von Sydow.

The story was set in 1954 on Shutter Island when two U.S. marshals, Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Chuck Aule (Mark Ruffalo), who are summoned to a remote and barren island off the cost of Massachusetts to investigate the mysterious disappearance of a murderess from the island's fortress-like hospital for the criminally insane. They encounter a web of lies, a hurricane and a deadly inmate riot that leaves them trapped on the island.

It will hit theaters on October 2, 2009.

"Angels & Demons" - 4 new international poster and TV spot

Checkout another four new international poster and TV spot for Dan Brown's novel "Angels & Demons" as Tom Hanks reprises his role as religious expert Robert Langdon.

World-renowned Harvard symbologist Robert Langdon, who is summoned to a Swiss research facility (CERN) to analyze a mysterious symbol seared into the chest of a murdered physicist. He discovers evidence of the unimaginable, the rebirth of an ancient secret brotherhood known as the Illuminati, the most powerful underground organization ever to walk the earth. It will follow a 400-year-old trail of ancient symbols that mark the Vatican's only hope for survival.

Set to release on May 15, 2009. [Watch the TV spot below]

Pierce Brosnan and Uma Thurman joins "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief"

Pierce Brosnan and Uma Thurman will be a Greek mythology characters in their upcoming film, "Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief". Other cast includes Sean Bean, Kevin McKidd and Melina Kanakaredes.

20th Century Fox acquired feature film rights to the novel created by Rick Riordan. In April 2007, director Chris Columbus was hired to helm the project.

According to DH, "For the Gods, Bean is set to play Zeus, McKidd will play Poseidon and Kanakaredes will be Athena. Brosnan will play the centaur Chiron, and Thurman will play the Gorgon Medusa. The key roles of Aries, Hades and Persephone have not yet been cast."

It is a story of a young boy who discovers he's the descendant of a Greek god and sets out on an adventure to settle an on-going battle between the gods. A quest to stop a dangerous apocalyptic war.

Release date is on February 12, 2010.

T.I was sentenced to one year and a day in Prison

T.I. (real name Clifford Harris Jr.) will do some vacationing in prison after he pleaded guilty to gun charges.

Georgia District judge sentenced him to one year and one day in prison on Friday (March 27) for felony weapons charges.

According to MTV, he is scheduled to report to prison within the next six to eight weeks. However, the judge acknowledged that the rapper has agreed-upon commitments that will not allow him to enter prison before May 19.

T.I. also requires to do after his release from prison includes "audit of his finances, drug counseling, DNA testing and random searches of his property, and he will not be able to own firearms."

"female Big Bang" has a official name - "21"

YG Entertainment has revealed the official group name of the "female Big Bang", fans can now shout "21". Many will ask why "21"?

YG entertainment describe and the explained that their decision to named the new girl group "21" will signifies and introduces a music which is "young and fresh" (like a young lady who is age 21). "21" in the card game of BlackJack will always be a winner.

Members Sandara Park, Park Bom, CL and Gong Min-Ji has released their debut single "Lollipop". [Listen below]


[via PopSeoul]

New six character posters for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince"

Warner Bros. releases six character posters for "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", the sixth film in the popular Harry Potter films series.

The six posters feature Harry Potter (Daniel Radcliffe), Dumbledore (Michael Gambon), Ron Weasley (Rupert Grint), Draco Malfoy (Tom Felton), Snape (Alan Rickman) and Hermione (Emma Watson).

The film is due out July 17th 2009. I hope no more delays......

Shawn Johnson's stalker pleaded not guilty

Robert O'Ryan, the obsessed stalker of 17-year-old Shawn Johnson of DWTS has pleaded not guilty to felony stalking and two misdemeanor counts of carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle.

TMZ reports that Commissioner Kristi Lousteau ordered Robert O'Ryan to have no contact -- writing or electronic -- with Shawn. He must stay 500 yards away from her and from the CBS lot where "Dancing with the Stars" is taped.

Judge upgrade O'Ryan's bail from $35,000 bail to $220,000, next hearing on April 27th.

Blender magazine: No more future printing

No more future printing for Blender magazine as the Alpha Media Group decided the April 2009 issue (Kelly Clarkson cover) will be Blender's last and laying off 30 people.

CEO Stephen Duggan, said in a company memo via AdAge, "Since 2001, Blender has provided unmatched music coverage and entertainment news in its unique voice to a profoundly dedicated audience of music enthusiasts," Mr. Duggan wrote. "We are particularly grateful to the sales team and to the tremendously talented editorial staff for their hard work and commitment to Blender."

Alpha Media Group still has one magazine left under their name, Maxim.

Rihanna's new Inked - handgun tattoo

Rihanna, who loves the ink body art has added another tattoo that probably she's sending a clear message to the person who beat her up (Oh! Chris Brown is raising his hand).

A tattoo handgun was inked by tattoo artist Bang Bang under her right arm. Initially they drew two guns on top of her arms (below photo) but theirs some apprehension that it will affect her Cover Girl contract. [photo from BangBang Myspace]

Is this means, she will be no longer a victim.

More FHM photos of Margaret “Maggie” Wilson

Checkout more photos of beauty queen Margaret “Maggie” Wilson as she graces the 9th anniversary cover of FHM Philippines (March 2009).

Meanwhile in her interview in FHM, Magggie tells that she has no apprehension on her part on going topless on this cover.

"I’m very comfortable with myself, my body, and my sexuality—or whatever it is you want to call it. I’m very comfortable. I don’t understand it sometimes, but I just love the whole concept of feeling good about yourself, feeling sexy, feeling confident. I don’t see any problems about that so it’s all good. I’m cool."

[photo courtesy of FHM Phil.-Marlon Pecjo]