Tuesday, February 24, 2009
CW does Melrose, Leibovitz pawns photos

Stars of the much-anticipated action movie Watchmen graced the red carpet in London for the film's premiere last night.

Based on the graphic novel by writer Alan Moore, artist Dave Gibbons and colourist John Higgins, the film is Zack Snyder's adaptation of the superheroes classic.

Patrick Wilson, Matthew Goode and Malin Akerman all star in the film and revealed the pressure they felt under pressure to do the book and its loyal fans justice.

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The Jonas Brothers may be coming to a theater near you -- literally! With their new movie, 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience,' in theaters nationwide this Friday, Kevin, Joe and Nick made a major announcement Monday night.

The trio held a press conference at Million Air in Burbank, CA to announce a partnership with NetJets to surprise fans with unexpected "pop-ins" at numerous 'Jonas Brothers: The 3D Concert Experience' showings coast-to-coast this weekend!

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A remake of the '90s television series "Melrose Place" has been given the green light!

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the updated CW version of the show received an official pilot order.

Oscar winning director, Davis Guggenheim has been tapped to direct the new series.

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Music legend Stevie Wonder is performing in Washington and receiving a distinguished award from President Obama at the White House!

Wonder is receiving the Gershwin Prize for Popular Song from the Library of Congress, to be awarded by Mr. Obama later this week in a White House ceremony, reports the Associated Press.

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We knew that celebrity photographer Annie Leibovitz had some serious financial problems. But we didn't know they were so bad that she had to sign over all of her photos to a pawn shop:

The NYT today reveals that Leibovitz took out more than $15 million in loans from Art Capital Group; essentially a very high class pawn shop specializing in art.

Last fall, Annie Leibovitz, the photographer, borrowed $5 million from a company called Art Capital Group. In December, she borrowed $10.5 million more from the same firm. As collateral, among other items, she used town houses she owns in Greenwich Village, a country house, and something else: the rights to all of her photographs.

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Rachel Bilson and Hayden Christensen Are Engaged!

"They're so excited," says the insider, who says no wedding date has been set.

"They're a great couple. Rachel seems thrilled beyond belief."

The "Last Kiss" cutie finally showed off her engagement ring during a shopping trip to the Mayfair Market after weeks of keeping it covered up.

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