'Breaking Dawn' to stay PG-13
March 28th, 2011
05:27 PM ET

'Breaking Dawn' to stay PG-13

Things may get comparatively strange and steamy in the "Breaking Dawn" installment of the “Twilight” saga, but that doesn’t mean the MPAA rating for the two-part film adaptation will be taken up a notch.

The storyline includes a bedroom scene for Robert Pattinson's Edward and Kristen Stewart's Bella, and also depicts an...interesting pregnancy and delivery of the couple's half-vamp baby.

It gets so graphic that Pattinson has said he’s not quite sure how they’re going to keep it tween-friendly.

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'Social Network' actor cast as 'Snow White' prince
March 28th, 2011
05:27 PM ET

'Social Network' actor cast as 'Snow White' prince

The production team behind “The Brothers Grimm: Snow White" has found its prince in “Social Network” star Armie Hammer, according to E! News.

Hammer joins Julia Roberts in this updated take on the Snow White tale, which will incorporate more humor and adventure. In this version, Snow White teams up with the seven dwarfs to take back "what's rightfully hers" after her stepmother kills her dad and destroys the kingdom, according to a press release. The search is still on for an actress to play the lead.

In other Snow White movie news, it looks like Viggo Mortensen has dropped out of Universal’s “Snow White and the Huntsman," according to The Hollywood Reporter.

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Italy not so excited for 'Jersey Shore's' arrival
March 28th, 2011
05:15 PM ET

Italy not so excited for 'Jersey Shore's' arrival

As the cast of "Jersey Shore" gets ready to head over to Italy for season four, the New York Post reports that some Italians aren't thrilled with MTV's hottest reality show.

Roberto Del Bove, columnist for Rome's New Notzie newspaper, said the show "embodies the worst stereotypes of Italians, multiplied by thousands and Americanized," according to the Post. "Slicked hair, exaggerated narcissism, boundless love for the family and outlandish eccentricity" is how the cast was reportedly described in Rome's newspaper Corriere della Sera.

But the show wasn't exactly met with open arms when it first premiered in 2009 either, even prompting advertisers to remove their spots from the program. Since then, however, the ratings have soared.

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Beyonce's 6-year-old nephew is a designer
March 28th, 2011
04:29 PM ET

Beyonce's 6-year-old nephew is a designer

It seems talent runs in the family.

Daniel Julez J. Smith, the six-year-old son of singer Solange Knowles (and nephew of artists Beyonce and Jay-Z) has designed a shirt to raise money for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.

According to a website set up by the elder Knowles for the project, "'Julez for Japan' is a watercolor designed t-shirt, inspired by the recent tragic earthquake and Tsunami in Japan."

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Sylvester Stallone launching menswear line
March 28th, 2011
03:03 PM ET

Sylvester Stallone launching menswear line

Sylvester Stallone is known for his movies, muscles and, if he has his way, his menswear. The action star is launching his own line of men's clothing called Sly Inc.

According to Vogue U.K., the collection, set to debut next year, will be inspired by his films "Rocky" and "Rambo" and include jeans, shirts and outerwear.

"I've lived a life where I know what has worked and what hasn't worked," Stallone has said of his own wardrobe. "Clothing is the first step to building a character. I hope that what worked for me will work for others. I really believe I have an understanding of the male psyche on all levels. I want to expose people to things that will work and this is the apropos time. I'm not experienced in this field, but we have the proper team to move this vision along."

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'Showbiz Tonight' Flashpoint: Madonna's plans for a Malawi school fall apart
March 28th, 2011
02:31 PM ET

'Showbiz Tonight' Flashpoint: Madonna's plans for a Malawi school fall apart

Madonna’s ambitious plans to build a $15 million school for girls in Malawi have reportedly come to a sudden and grinding halt.

Madonna’s facing tough questions today, like where did almost $4 million dollars in donations and funds go on a school that hasn’t even broken ground yet?

So is Madonna really to blame for this mess? I can understand why some people may want to blame her since it’s ultimately her project and charity. I know she must be so disappointed that this has happened. It’s a shame and I hope it doesn’t interfere with all the good work her non-profit, Raising Malawi, does. What do you think? Post your thoughts below.

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Casting call: More 'Three Stooges' buzz
March 28th, 2011
12:52 PM ET

Casting call: More 'Three Stooges' buzz

He's played his share of heartthrobs, but could James Marsden play a Stooge? We may soon find out.

The "Hop" star is the latest actor attached to the Farrelly brothers' upcoming "Three Stooges" movie.

Though it was rumored that "Saturday Night Live" star Andy Samberg was being eyed to play frizzy-haired Larry, Deadline reports that Marsden is currently a contender for the part.

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Are Sean Penn and ScarJo really dating?
March 28th, 2011
12:46 PM ET

Are Sean Penn and ScarJo really dating?

After weeks of speculation that Sean Penn and Scarlett Johansson are dating, the two actors stepped out together at Reese Witherspoon’s weekend wedding to Jim Toth.

According to People, Penn, 50, came to the Ojai, California wedding on Saturday with 26-year-old Johansson, who split from her husband of two years, Ryan Reynolds, in December. Other guests included Robert Downey Jr. and his wife, Susan, Alyssa Milano and her agent hubby David Bugliari, and Renee Zellweger.

The rumblings of a romance between Penn and Johansson began earlier this year, but Johansson’s rep explained to People that the two are just friends.

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'Black Swan' studio: Natalie Portman did most of her own dancing
March 28th, 2011
11:42 AM ET

'Black Swan' studio: Natalie Portman did most of her own dancing

"Black Swan" choreographer Benjamin Millepied claims his fiancée Natalie Portman did 85 percent of her own dancing in the acclaimed film, but Portman's ballet double Sarah Lane insists the star only did 5 percent.

Now, Fox Searchlight has stopped dancing around the issue and is having the final say about the Oscar winner's footwork.

“We were fortunate to have Sarah there to cover the more complicated dance sequences and we have nothing but praise for the hard work she did," the studio said in a statement to Entertainment Weekly. "However, Natalie herself did most of the dancing featured in the final film.”

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'Oprah Winfrey Show' to say farewell on May 25

'Oprah Winfrey Show' to say farewell on May 25

Oprah Winfrey has another big announcement to share with the world: the air date of her final show.

After 25 years of groundbreaking programming, Winfrey will wrap up her top-rated "The Oprah Winfrey Show" with its last original episode on May 25, reports People. Reruns of the show will continue in syndication and on the OWN network, which launched in January.

"I love this show," Winfrey has said. "This show has been my life. And I know when it's time to say good-bye. Twenty-five years feels right in my bones and feels right in my spirit."

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