Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Upcoming releases and loads of melodrama

The upcoming movie, "The Soloist," sounds fantastic to me and not just because Robert Downey, Jr. is in it.
Release date: April 24th, 2009
Cast: Jamie Foxx, Robert Downey Jr., Catherine Keener, Tom Hollander and LisaGay Hamilton
Directed by: Joe Wright
Written by: Susannah Grant
Synopsis: In "The Soloist," an emotionally soaring drama about the redemptive power of music, journalist Steve Lopez (Oscar nominee Robert Downey Jr.) discovers Nathaniel Anthony Ayers (Oscar winner Jamie Foxx), a former classical music prodigy, playing his violin on the streets of L.A. As Lopez endeavors to help the homeless man find his way back, a unique friendship is formed, one that transforms both their lives. "The Soloist" is directed by Joe Wright (Golden Globe winner for Best Drama and Oscar nominee for Best Picture "Atonement").

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Neil Patrick Harris handled his laptop with care as he made his way through security at LAX on Sunday. He was headed to New York, where he'll be rehearsing all week for his very first time hosting Saturday Night Live. While we may have to wait for new episodes of How I Met Your Mother, we already have a great feeling about his SNL kick off.

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Actress Alyssa Milano is getting married.

The 36 year-old's rep has confirmed the news that she is marrying Creative Artists Agency agent David Bugliari. The happy couple got engaged last month - on December 18th - after a year of dating.

A wedding date has not yet been set.

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Kate Hudson has provoked the wrath of her Bride Wars co-star Anne Hathaway - by mocking her relationship with jailed fraudster Raffaelo Follieri on TV.

Oh come on Kate, where are all your successful relationships?

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Young Hollywood will be represented at the upcoming Golden Globe Awards. The Hollywood Foreign Press has announced the Jonas Brothers and Heroes star Hayden Panettiere will be presenters at the awards. Other presenters previously announced include: Blake Lively, Seth Rogen, Jennifer Lopez, Amy Poehler and Chris Rock. The ceremony will be held on January 11th.

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