“Twilight” actress joins Miley Cyrus film

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) – Ashley Greene, who plays Alice Cullen in the “Twilight” movies, and “Hung” star Thomas Jane are in negotiations to join Miley Cyrus and Demi Moore in an English-language remake of a French comedy.

“LOL” centers on a teenaged girl (Cyrus) who is dumped by her more sexually experienced boyfriend (George Finn) while her divorcee mother (Moore) struggles to move on with her life.

Greene will play a high school bad girl, and Jane will be Cyrus’ father. Additionally Ashley Hinshaw (“Fringe”) will play Cyrus’ best friend, while Douglas Booth has already been cast as Cyrus’ love interest.

Liza Azuelos, who directed the 2008 original, is shooting the remake for Mandate Pictures, the company behind “Juno.”

Megan Fox says she hates dealing with paparazzi

New York, June 11 (ANI): Megan Fox”s new interview with an American mag reveals the actress” thoughtful and sensitive side.

Taking to Interview mag, Fox opened up about her dislike for the paparazzi.

“I don”t really resent being on the red carpet as much as I do having to deal with the paparazzi,” The New York Daily News quoted her, as telling the mag.

Fox added: “The photographers on the red carpet, that”s their job.”

Taking about an interview when she compared Transformers director Michael Bay to dictators like Hitler and Napoleon, Fox said: “In the past, I”ve been reluctant to share any bits of truth about myself or to really let people in on my reality.

“So I have said some things to throw people off the scent of what”s really going on in my life. So I have sort of aided the media in printing these misconceptions, which I regret.” (ANI)

Lindsay Lohan wants to be appreciated for her acting, not body

Wellington, June 4 (ANI): ‘Mean Girls’ star Lindsay Lohan has revealed that she would never star in ‘Transformers’ as she wants to be appreciated for her acting and not her body.

Lohan, 23, had been rumoured to be in the running to replace Megan Fox in the third film in the action series, but the role ended up going to Victoria”s Secret model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley.

“it’s just not my kinda movie- but it’s also a type cast situation- hot chick in short shorts, daisy duke situation, right??? (sic),” Stuff.co.nz quoted her as writing on her Twitter page when a fan asked why she hadn’t accepted the role.

Meanwhile, the actress is currently recovering from having her wisdom teeth extracted earlier this week. She is still in agony after the operation, and says her face is so swollen she looks like a chipmunk. (ANI)

Madonna casts James D”arcy as King Edward VIII for upcoming flick

London, June 4 (ANI): Queen of Pop Madonna has cast actor James D”arcy as King Edward VIII in her upcoming royal biopic W.E.

The singer is set to direct the film, based on the story of the former monarch, who abdicated the throne after falling in love with American divorcee Wallis Simpson.

Actress Andrea Riseborough, best known for her TV portrayal of former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, will play the woman who rocked the royal family, while Aussie beauty Abbie Cornish will star as a modern wife who compares herself to Wallis.

And now, Madonna has picked D”Arcy to take on the role of King Edward.

“We”ve found the right cast for this picture. The addition of James is wonderful as he”s got such charisma and possesses a regal quality that he can capture. There was a real chemistry between him and Andrea,” the Daily Express quoted producer Colin Vaines as saying. (ANI)

Ex-Colombian beauty queen arrested on drug charges

A former Colombian beauty queen suspected of leading a band of young women who smuggled cocaine from Argentina to Europe was arrested on Wednesday in Argentina, a judicial source said.

Police arrested Angie Sanclemente Valencia, 31, at a youth hostel in Buenos Aires, the source told Reuters, asking not to be named because the investigation is ongoing.

The ex-model and actress won one of Colombia’s top beauty pageants in 2000 but was later dethroned after it was revealed she had lied about being single.

She vanished several months ago amid an investigation by Argentine authorities into accusations she headed up a group of women who transported cocaine on flights from Buenos Aires to Europe via Mexico.

Colombia is the world’s No. 1 cocaine producer.

Authorities say Valencia employed young, attractive women who reportedly often traveled first class to smuggle the drugs.

She has repeatedly denied the charges. Her lawyer has said Valencia refused to turn herself in out of fear she could be abused in jail.

(Reporting by Karina Grazina; Writing by Kevin Gray; Editing by Xavier Briand)

Los Angeles is brutal to older women: Kim Cattrall

London, May 27 (IANS) ‘Sex and the City’ star Kim Cattrall has said that Hollywood is a ‘brutal’ place for older actresses to live.

‘Living alone in Los Angeles can be brutal for women. There’s a lot of abuse, in the sense that Hollywood is run for the young and beautiful. The only thing that is respected over the age of 40 is success. If you miss the boat – as I was doing – then doors close and you are out in the cold.’

The 53-year-old actress swapped Los Angeles for the New York in 1998 after she landed the role of Samantha Jones on the series, which filmed in Manhattan, reports dailystar.co.uk.

Cynthia Nixon desperate to wed lesbian lover in New York

London, May 26 (ANI): Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon has said that she cannot wait to get married to her lesbian lover in New York.

Nixon, 44, wants to tie the knot with lover Christine Marinoni in her hometown so much that she has urged lawmakers in New York to prioritise the legalisation of same-sex marriage.

The actress has been engaged to education activist Marinoni for one year and she admits her dream wedding would take place in the Big Apple.

But Nixon is not against the idea of exchanging vows in another state, if she is left with no other options.

“We’re not gonna wait forever for New York, we’re trying to get New York to get its act together but if we have to we’ll go somewhere else. But ideally we’d like to do it at home,” the Daily Express quoted her as saying.

Nixon announced her engagement at a gay rights rally in New York last year, revealing they would soon be walking down the aisle.

However, a bill to legalise same-sex marriage in New York was rejected by the State Senate in December (09). (ANI)

Megan Fox keen to land Pirates of the Caribbean role

Wellington, May 26 (ANI): Megan Fox is eyeing a part in the new Pirates of the Caribbean flick, it has emerged.

Movie bosses are reportedly looking for an actress to play a sexy mermaid in “Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger Tides”, which stars Johnny Depp as pirate Captain Jack Sparrow.

And Megan, whose exit from the Transformers franchise has recently been announced, is keen to land the role.

“Megan is mulling over a number of big movie offers including another sci-fi franchise and a role in the next Pirates of the Caribbean,” Stuff.co.nz quoted a source, as saying.

The insider added: “She would play a mermaid who charms Captain Jack but she has a dark motive.”

Also, teaming up with Depp is something Megan has always dreamt of.

“Megan has always loved Johnny and is desperate to work with him. She”s grateful to Transformers for making her name but she”s ready to move on to better and bigger things,” said the snitch. (ANI)

Catherine Zeta-Jones cancels Broadway show after falling ill

London, May 21 (ANI): Actress Catherine Zeta-Jones scrapped two of her performances of her Broadway show A Little Nigh Music after falling ill.

The actress is currently starring on the New York stage in the musical, but she was forced to cancel both a matinee and evening show on Wednesday (19May10).

The cancellation sparked rumours that she was flying to join husband Michael Douglas at the Cannes Film Festival in France.

However, Zeta-Jones” representative has dismissed the rumours, insisting she was sick.

“She wasn”t able to go to Cannes due to her commitment to performing eight shows a week,” the Daily Star quoted the rep as telling the New York Post. (ANI)

Cate Blanchett says Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”

London, May 21 (ANI): Cate Blanchett has revealed that working with Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”.

The Oscar winning actress plays Maid Marian alongside Russell in Ridley Scott”s epic blockbuster ‘Robin Hood’ and hinted at a sometimes tense atmosphere on set.

“Russell is not always easy – his reputation both as an actor and as an intimidating presence precedes him, but he”s always after making the best possible film,” the Mirror quoted her as telling Parade.com.

“I”m not backward in coming forward, so we had some, shall I say, ”robust” conversations. When I”m working, I like to push it right to the edge. I believe if you”re going to do something, you should do it all the way,” she added.

The ‘Elizabeth’ star also said that she tried to hold her own with the guys.

“The biggest challenge was they expected me to look more gorgeous than my male co-stars, which isn”t easy when you”re doing action stuff,” she revealed.

“I loved the horse riding, and the moment where Marian gets all chainmailed up and rides off into battle. We had to ride these wild, wild ponies; some of them were really difficult to get on and none of them had saddles. We all galloped off and it was thrilling,” she added. (ANI)

Cate Blanchett says Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”

London, May 21 (ANI): Cate Blanchett has revealed that working with Russell Crowe is ”not always easy”.

The Oscar winning actress plays Maid Marian alongside Russell in Ridley Scott”s epic blockbuster ‘Robin Hood’ and hinted at a sometimes tense atmosphere on set.

“Russell is not always easy – his reputation both as an actor and as an intimidating presence precedes him, but he”s always after making the best possible film,” the Mirror quoted her as telling Parade.com.

“I”m not backward in coming forward, so we had some, shall I say, ”robust” conversations. When I”m working, I like to push it right to the edge. I believe if you”re going to do something, you should do it all the way,” she added.

The ‘Elizabeth’ star also said that she tried to hold her own with the guys.

“The biggest challenge was they expected me to look more gorgeous than my male co-stars, which isn”t easy when you”re doing action stuff,” she revealed.

“I loved the horse riding, and the moment where Marian gets all chainmailed up and rides off into battle. We had to ride these wild, wild ponies; some of them were really difficult to get on and none of them had saddles. We all galloped off and it was thrilling,” she added. (ANI)

Is it splitsville for Amanda Seyfried and Dominic Cooper?

New York, May 21 (ANI): Dominic Cooper and Amanda Seyfried have reportedly ended their relationship, days after the Brit actor was seen with Lindsay Lohan at Cannes film festival.

The 24-year-old actress and her British beau, who started dating after meeting on the set of “Mamma Mia” two years ago, have decided to take a break from their long distance relationship, People.com reports.

“Amanda and Dominic have been on and off for a while – and right now they”re taking a break,” the New York Daily News quoted a source as telling the gossip Web site.

The source, however, also revealed that she wouldn’t rule out the possibility of getting back with him in the future.

Cooper, meanwhile, seems to have already moved on. The 31-year-old “History Boys” star was spotted arm-in-waist with Lohan at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday. (ANI)

Cast of SATC 2 slept together in Morocco: Sarah Jessica Parker

Melbourne, May 20 (ANI): Sarah Jessica Parker and her Sex and the City 2 co-stars, Kim Cattrall, Cynthia Nixon and Kristin Davis got into bed together during the movie’s filming in Morocco.

“Being away for that long made our bond even closer and I think you can see that on screen. We lived together, ate every single meal together, stayed in one dressing room together – we sometimes slept in the same bed together,” the Age quoted Sarah Jessica as telling the Sun.

The actress, 45, added: “Being away from my home and my children was really hard for me, and I wouldn”t have done it with any other group of people.” (ANI)

Jennifer Aniston wanted to be ‘retouched’ in new movie ‘The Switch’

Melbourne, May 21 (ANI): Jennifer Aniston was reportedly so concerned about looking her age in the new movie ”The Switch” she asked for parts of her body to be ‘retouched’.

The 41-year-old actress asked for changes in her looks during the editing process of the Josh Gordon-directed comedy.

“She thought she looked rough – especially in the daytime scenes,” News.com.au quoted a source as telling UsMagazine.com.

“She wanted them retouched further, but the studio had already spent its post-production budget. The studio discussed making her foot the bill for any enhancements,” the source added,

A rep for Aniston said: “All films go through print adjustments, and this is no different from the rest.” (ANI)

Drew Barrymore to direct Wizard Of Oz sequel?

London, May 20 (ANI): Actress Drew Barrymore is said to have again decided to go behind the camera to direct another OZ sequel.

The actress was originally listed to act in the project when it was first proposed back in 2002.

She would have played the great great granddaughter of Dorothy, a young woman who has to learn how to use the power to keep the Wicked Witch of the West from taking control of the kingdoms of Earth and Oz, reports the Daily Star.

But now she has agreed to helm the project, following her directorial debut with last year”s (09) ‘Whip It’.

It is still unclear if she still intends to take on the lead role. (ANI)

Billie Piper to reprise call girl role

London, May 20 (ANI): Actress Billie Piper has signed on to reprise her role as Britain’ popular sex worker Belle De Jour.

Her commitment to a fourth series of The Secret Diary Of A Call Girl for ITV2 will see her earn 50,000 pounds per episode.

Billie, 27, who is married to actor Laurence Fox, 31, has signed a lucrative contract, reports the Daily Star.

The series has been a hit and it recorded an impressive 1.8million viewers when it debuted in 2007, one of the biggest audiences for ITV2 since the digital channel was launched. (ANI)

Sarah Jessica Parker’s joy at SATC sequel’s Morocco stint

London, May 20 (ANI): Actress Sarah Jessica Parker says she’s glad that the shooting of ‘Sex And The City’ sequel tool place in Morocco – as none of the locals recognized the cast.

The four leading ladies shot for the film in the deserts of the African country – which doubled as Abu Dhabi in the movie – after producers failed to get filming permission from Dubai officials.

But Parker insists that they were lucky they came to Africa for their movie instead to the Middle East – because the production was completely undisturbed in Africa.

“We were in a country that had no interest in us. It was our job to stay out of their way and be respectful of their turf,” the Daily Star quoted Parker as telling the Sun.

“They were in the middle of their lives, jobs and work, so when we were in the market standing in front of their stalls it was our responsibility to integrate into their lives.

“They had little or no interest in us and it was a virtue because it allowed us to tell our story in an open environment and capture everything we wanted on screen,” she added. (ANI)

Rachel Weisz anxious about playing Jackie Kennedy

London, May 20 (ANI): Actress Rachel Weisz is already feeling the huge responsibility of playing Jacqueline Kennedy in husband Darren Aronofsky”s new film – because she”s a Brit portraying an American icon.

The Mummy star will be play the role of Jackie and the film will portray Jackie’s life and how she coped with her husband President John F. Kennedy’s assassination in 1963.

Despite being eager to start shooting for the film, she can’t help being a little anxious as to whether the American audience will accept a Brit actor playing the role of an American icon that everyone loved so much.

“It”s a recent project so the script is being developed and it”s a great script. I will have to start to do some reading,” The Daily Express quoted her as saying.

“Jackie Kennedy is American royalty and a 20th century icon, so it”s extremely scary, daunting, challenging and a huge responsibility. I don”t know exactly how I will play her yet because I haven”t started really working on it, but of course it”s a big responsibility,” she added. (ANI)

Robert Pattinson doesn’t understand girls, says Ashley Greene

New York, May 20 (ANI): ‘Twilight’ hunk Robert Pattinson may be every girl’s dream boy, but his co-star Ashley Greene has stated that the actor just does not understand girls.

Greene, 23, spoke to Seventeen magazine in their June/July issue about why Pattinson, 24, can’t understand girls.

“He gets a lot of attention from them, but he doesn’t quite understand it because before ‘Twilight’, he was just a guy from ‘Harry Potter’,” the New York Daily News quoted her as saying.

The actress even revealed why she may be the only woman who has yet to fall for him.

“When I met Rob, I didn’t think twice about him. He’s really attractive, but that chemistry wasn’t there,” she added. (ANI)

Robert Pattinson doesn’t understand girls, says Ashley Greene

New York, May 20 (ANI): ‘Twilight’ hunk Robert Pattinson may be every girl’s dream boy, but his co-star Ashley Greene has stated that the actor just does not understand girls.

Greene, 23, spoke to Seventeen magazine in their June/July issue about why Pattinson, 24, can’t understand girls.

“He gets a lot of attention from them, but he doesn’t quite understand it because before ‘Twilight’, he was just a guy from ‘Harry Potter’,” the New York Daily News quoted her as saying.

The actress even revealed why she may be the only woman who has yet to fall for him.

“When I met Rob, I didn’t think twice about him. He’s really attractive, but that chemistry wasn’t there,” she added. (ANI)