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Sony Pictures Entertainment has acquired "The B Team," a spec pitch package for an Adam McKay-directed action comedy that will team Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg as cops, with Chris Henchy and McKay writing the script.

Pic will be a co-production between Gary Sanchez Productions and Mosaic. Sony has not set a release date on the film, but it is expected to go into production as quickly as the filmmakers can get it ready.

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I'm hearing reports that Jessica Simpson has fired her band, called off her tour and is taking a year off from the music business. I don't have any clear confirmations yet, but I would think this means things are perhaps getting more serious with Tony Romo, perhaps wedding serious.

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Nicole Kidman has sparked pregnancy rumors after she wore a black loose-fitted dress to the premiere of Australia in Tokyo. She had her hands resting on her tummy. Kidman already has a 7 month old daughter Sunday Rose.

The rumors began at the Oscars but I really can't see her and Keith Urban having another kid this early. I mean he is preparing to tour and she's been crazy busy with her upcoming roles. For a bump to be showing now it would mean she's a couple months along, I just don't think this one is true.

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Lisa Rinna likes being naked and thinks she's pretty hot.

"While I'm definitely a product of this mindset, I don't get all the fuss our society has over people's weight," actress Lisa Rinna told PEOPLE Tuesday night during Kate Somerville's skin care launch at the Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach. "I am more comfortable being nude than hosting an event like this."

The actress believes she looks better now than she did at 34 when she posed for Playboy while pregnant. Well, she WAS pregnant than so I'm not sure she should compare notes.

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Imagine Entertainment spokesperson, Michael Rosenberg, has confirmed to RadarOnline.com that Michael Cera is officially joining the cast of "Arrested Development" for the big screen version of the cult TV series.

The "Superbad" star is joining other series regulars Jason Bateman, Portia de Rossi, Jeffrey Tambor, Jessica Walter, Will Arnett, Tony Hale and David Cross, who are all reprising their roles for the film.

And series creator, Michael Hurwitz, is expected to write and direct the comedy.

Labels: arrested development, Jessica Simpson, lisa rinna, mark wahlberg, michael rosenberg, Nicole Kidman, sony, will ferrell

Written by: Christy

| 2:50 PM | 0 comment(s)!

Jennifer Love Hewitt has weighed in on the Jessica Simpson 'fat' debate - to say she wishes everyone would stop debating the star's weight.

The actress is the latest famous name to speak out in support of the Dukes Of Hazzard star after she became the butt (pun intended) of jokes about her heavier new look.

"I wish they would leave her alone," she tells Usmagazine.com.

Jennifer found her own body shape the centre of attention in 2007 after she was snapped flaunting her ample curves in a bikini while on holiday.

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It appears the age difference finally caught up with Heroes co-stars Hayden Panettiere and Milo Ventimiglia who has reportedly split dues to "a lifestyle conflict."

The two stars are believed to have ended their year-long romance last week but remain on friendly terms.

Pals say it was 18-year-old Hayden's love of partying that eventually proved to much for their relationship to handle.

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One of the oddest team ups ever?

Lady GaGa's performance at Wednesday's Brit Awards will surely be one to remember - the feisty singer is reportedly teaming up with British dance act the Pet Shop Boys.

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Kelly Clarkson loves to get naked.

The former American Idol star says she hates wearing clothes so much she takes every opportunity to strip off.

She reveals, "I've always hated clothes.

"I mean, I'm not naked all the time but if I'm in my house, hell yeah! Why not?"

Well ok then.

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Teri Hatcher doesn't believe in dieting.

The Desperate Housewives actress, 44, insists slobbing on the couch and scoffing crisps and sweets once in a while does everybody good.

She says, "I am kind of a moderation person. I don't believe in dieting, I don't get all the Botox and the fillers and that stuff because I feel that we should embrace getting older and I want to be real about that and represent that instead of trying to cover it up.

Then why does it look like someone laid her skin over a middle school science teacher's skeleton?

In other Teri Hatcher news, could there be a girl to girl kiss scene coming up on Desperate Housewives?

Producers have told Celebuzz.com that to make sure viewers don't abandon them, they've got extra-special plans for Teri Hatcher and Eva Longoria Parker.

"Anything is kind of possible right now," the unnamed exec said. "I don't think a kiss between Eva and Teri's characters could be ruled out, especially if it keeps people interested in the show."

Labels: eva longoria, Hayden Panettiere, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Jessica Simpson, kelly clarkson, lady gaga, Milo Ventimiglia, teri hatcher

Written by: Christy

| 10:58 AM | 0 comment(s)!

Reports were swirling yesterday that none of the celeb weeklies were willing to offer enough money to get the pics of little Bronx Mowgli Wentz.

Well, Asslee Simpson's husband is denying that, claiming that they just don't wanna sell the baby pics.

Also, Travis McCoy told In Touch his friend and tour partner Pete Wentz asked him to be the godfather of his newborn son. Aww. =o)

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Months after Demi Lovato arrived at Miley Cyrus' 16th birthday party at Disney last October, bloggers noticed slash marks across the 16 year old Disney star's wrists. Shortly after the wrist-cutting rumors hit the internet, Demi's rep issued a statement claiming her wrists were injured earlier in the day due to tight jelly bracelets.

I'm not going to say it isn't the bracelets, but I certainly hope if she has issues in harming herself that someone cares enough to help her get counseling. It would be very sad if this is all pushed under the rug and there really is a serious problem

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Sadly, pinup queen Bettie Page died Thursday night in a Los Angeles hospital. Bettie, who was 85, suffered a heart attack nine days prior to her death.

Bettie gained famed in the 1950's with her ground-breaking modeling and personal style. She became one of the first Playmates of the Month for Playboy in 1955, after being hand-picked by Hugh Hefner.

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Absent-minded as ever, Jessica Simpson tried to make beau Tony Romo a nice juicy cheeseburger for a pre-Thanksgiving treat. It didn't fare so well.

Jessica was hoping to impress boyfriend Tony Romo with a juicy cheeseburger but left the wrapper on the cheese, Star Magazine tells us.

"Jess blamed it on the manufacturer," a chatty spy chuckles. "She said they should really warn people!"

Baaaa hahahahahaha

Labels: ashlee simpson, bettie page, demi lovato, Jessica Simpson, pete wentz

Written by: Christy

| 9:37 AM | 0 comment(s)!

In case you wanted to know what Jessica Simpson has to say about her sister Ashlee and Ashlee's new husband Pete Wentz. We all knew she was pregnant and now that it has been confirmed, Jessica has spoken to the folks at People.com.

"She'll be amazing, absolutely amazing," Jessica Simpson, 27, told PEOPLE in Las Vegas Saturday at the grand opening of Palms Place.

"They're just the cutest couple in the world," she says. "They are adorable. Anybody would wish to be them and you can only wish them well. Just being around them inspires love and everything I sing about."

There you have it. If the music goes down depression lane we'll know why.

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Ted Kennedy will undergo brain surgery this morning. The Senator himself has released the following statement:

"I am deeply grateful to the people of Massachusetts and to my friends, colleagues and so many others across the country and around the world who have expressed their support and good wishes as I tackle this new and unexpected health challenge. I am humbled by the outpouring and am strengthened by your prayers and kindness. Over the past several days, VICKI and I, along with my outstanding team of doctors at Massachusetts General Hospital, have consulted with experts from around the country and have decided that the best course of action for my brain tumor is targeted surgery followed by chemotherapy and radiation. This morning, I will be undergoing surgery with DR. ALLEN FRIEDMAN at Duke University Medical Center and expect to remain there to recuperate for approximately one week. Shortly thereafter, I will start radiation treatments at Massachusetts General Hospital and begin chemotherapy. After completing treatment, I look forward to returning to the United States Senate and to doing everything I can to help elect BARACK OBAMA as our next president."

Wow. I wonder what Barack will be saying in response to this fantastic endoresment.

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Lindsay Lohan has apparently passed on an offer by OK! magazine to say she's gay. Insiders told Page Six that Lohan and OK! are in talks to do a cover where Lohan "comes out" about her relationship with gal pal Samantha Ronson, and the mag has offered her "around $1 million to do the cover." Now I have to think she's AGAIN just doing this for the money and the publicity.

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X-Files star Gillian Anderson is expecting her second child with boyfriend Mark Griffiths, PEOPLE has learned exclusively.

The couple have a son, Oscar, who was born in November 2006. Anderson also has a 13-year-old daughter, Piper, from a previous marriage.

Labels: ashlee simpson, barack obama, celeb baby, Gillian Anderson, Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, pete wentz, samantha ronson, ted kennedy

Written by: Christy

| 7:48 AM | 2 comment(s)!

Matthew McConaughey and his girlfriend Camila Alves are going to be parents! In regards to the news, McConaughey says, "Got some blessed news ... a celebration of life and a bounty .. a newborn conceived ... yes, my girlfriend Camila and I made a baby together ... it's 3 months growin' in her womb and all looks healthy and lively so far ... we are stoked and wowed by this miracle of creation and this gift from God.." Awww how sweet is he!? Precious.
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It's not always about celebrating celebrity babies...sometimes in the entertainment world you receive bad news. What became of the former child star who played a HUGE role in the 1994 movie "The Client"?

Brad Renfro, age 25, was found dead yesterday in his California home by his girlfriend. Foul play is not suspected; Renfro was an admitted heroin and methadone addict. Very sad.
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And of course the gossip mills are still going on about Britney Spears. It is so ridiculous, it even gets reported when she is spotted leaving a grocery store with her new boyfriend. Good grief people, let the girl buy her milk and eggs! She will be on the latest cover of OK! magazine this week so be sure to scoop the issue up for some (hopefully) positive news on Brit.
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John Mayer tells sports people not to mess with his ex Jessica Simpson. He wrote an entry on his personal blog defending her after recent attacks from Dallas fans that she has been nothing but bad luck since she and Tony Romo started dating. News flash...maybe his head isn't in the game because he is a BAD football player! Let's not give Jessica too much credit here, mmkay!
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And after 12 years on stage, raking in over $280 million, the Broadway play "Rent" will be closing the curtain on June 1st of this year.
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Plus American Idol began running some of their auditions on air last night. Turns out someone from Smryna, Delaware made the cut and went onto California so I'm interested in checking it out. Hopefully there won't be a Sanjaya to make a mockery of this year's season.

Labels: Britney Spears, Broadway, celeb baby, Jessica Simpson, John Mayer, Matthew McConaughey

Written by: Christy

| 8:16 AM | 3 comment(s)!

The chalk board nail scratching begins, Jessica Simpson is preparing her first country album. Why!?

*shakes fist Lucy style*

At age 27, Jessica Simpson is veering from pop and going country. She is currently in Nashville working on a new album. I don't care how great she looked as Daisy, she's not country! And I swear if I see her in cowboy boots and hats I'm going to spew.

"I am a country girl," she told a magazine. "I grew up in Texas, and country music was what I listened to. I always wanted to wait until the time was right."

Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo is her latest beau which you should know if you watch football since they show her in the stands more than they show the game on the field. Perhaps her new love has prompted craziness, because she even claims she'll pen some of the songs on her own.

I suppose I should try to be more optimistic though. Maybe she'll be "pop country" like Shania Twain...

Mmm no, no, I just don't see it happening...well, maybe if they really over produce the sound...? I don't know, what do you think?

Labels: Jessica Simpson, music

Written by: Christy

| 7:56 AM | 2 comment(s)!