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Salma Hayek and Francois-Henri Pinault grabbed a late night dinner at Bouley in NYC yesterday. Earlier in the evening Salma stopped by the National Board of Review Awards as the next stop on her award season circuit. While we wouldn't mind getting a few details about Salma's relationship status with her maybe fiance, for now we'll settle for watching her relationship with Alec Baldwin on 30 Rock.

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Oprah smoked crack?

Her ex-lover (and yes, it's a guy) reveals to the National Enquirer that Momma O smoked some crack cocaine with him in the past.

Oprah herself has confessed in the past that she briefly used cocaine back in the 70s, though she blamed it on her "desperate obsession" with an ex who was a drug user. However, Randolph Cook says Winfrey was using drugs and smoking crack back in the 80s!

Well, I think she would have been thinner in the 80s had that been in the case. And I also think any sources would have been able to go to media more legit than the National Enquirer if there were any validity to this story.

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Johnny Depp and Vanessa Paradis reveal they are finally getting married! The couple who have been together for 10 years and have two children together are planning to tie the knot in a chapel on the grounds of their $1.25 million French estate in late April.

While I'm happy for them I will also tell you I am insanely jealous!

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Beyonce will provide the vocal styling for Barack and Michelle Obama's first dance on inauguration night, but will she perform one of her chart topping hits?

According to the Associated Press the Presidential Inaugural Committee hopes to keep the song selection a mystery.

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Warner to open superhero film March 6 -- Warner Bros. and Fox have settled their very public battle over "Watchmen." A deal has been hammered out that that gives WB some face-saving points, but which gives Fox the equivalent of a movie star’s gross participation.

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It's a new adventure -- in fatherhood -- for "Man vs. Wild" star Bear Grylls.

Bear and his wife Shara welcomed a baby boy, Huckleberry Edward Jocelyne Grylls, on Thursday, says People.com. Huckleberry weighed 7 pounds, 7 ounces and is the couple’s third child, says the mag.

Labels: barack obama, bear grylls, beyonce, celeb baby, celeb wedding, francois pinault, johnny depp, Oprah, salma hayek, vanessa paradis, watchmen

Written by: Christy

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According to Cosmopolitan UK Johnny Depp, 45, takes the title of World’s Sexiest Man. Second was George Clooney, 47, and third, Jake Gyllenhaal, 27 rounding out the top three.

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On Tuesday, October 7th, Lisa Marie Presley and her husband Michael Lockwood welcomed twin girls into the world. They were born by c-section and both were a good size weighing in at 5 lbs., 15oz., and 5 lbs., 2 oz. The names of the newborns are Finley and Harper. Reports are that both babies and mom are home, healthy, and doing well.

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Jerry O'Connell told People all about getting a nursery ready for twins with the help of his very pregnant wife Rebecca Romijn. He clarifies as well that it wasn't really a spare room that they cleaned out, but a room full of items that belonged to his aunt and uncle. The room also contained his much loved video games.

Rebecca is a great wife however and has already taught Jerry what having kids means. Bye, bye video games. He states, "So, I'm wondering what I'm going to do with my video game stuff. But, maybe that goes out the window when you have kids." Smart man...

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Ringo Starr gets fan mail! Oh but also, the Beatles drummer gets so much of it, and has for the past 45 years, that he won't accept any letters that are postmarked after October 20. The Associated Press has issued an advisory about this, to be sure everyone has the opportunity to tell Mr. Starkey how much Yellow Submarine changed their lives or whatever.

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The Black Eyed Peas announced that they are finishing their fifth album, The E.N.D. (The Energy Never Dies) next week, but despite the name will.i.am has already assured us that the band isn't calling it quits anytime soon. Sounds like Fergie is keeping herself immersed in work with filming for Nine and her music career.

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President Bush's niece Lauren might be a crypto-Democrat. The niece of President Bush told W magazine, "[Barack Obama] is still so new. He seems like a strong leader. We'll see." HA!

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ET confirms the news that Mark Wahlberg will FINALLY marry his longtime love Rhea Durham next year!

The actor told us tonight at the premiere of his new movie, 'Max Payne,' that he will marry the mother of his three children in a ceremony next August. The happy couple is dad and mom to Ella, 4, and Michael, 2, and a new baby boy, who was born only a month ago!

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The Iron Man will soon have a new best friend! Don Cheadle will replace Terrence Howard as the superhero’s best friend, Jim Rhodes, in 'Iron Man 2,' says The Hollywood Reporter.

The paper says Tony Stark/Iron Man, played by Robert Downey Jr., will reportedly have a new sidekick partly because a financial negotiation could not be reached for Howard to play the role.

The sequel will have Jon Favreau back to direct, and both Downey and Gwyneth Paltrow (Pepper Potts) are expected to return and reprise their roles, says the paper.

Labels: Fergie, Jerry O Connel, johnny depp, lauren bush, lisa marie presley, mark wahlberg, Rebecca Romijn, Rhea Durham, ringo starr

Written by: Christy

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As it happens, Heath Ledger was just six weeks from finishing director Terry Gilliam's fantasy ""The Imaginarium of Dr. Parssanus." After hearing of his death the director postponed the film and wasn't sure if it would go on at all...ever.

But today rumors began milling about a replacement actor. Apparently at one point during the film Ledger's character falls through a mirror. It is possible when he reappears he could be "different" like a completely different person. They are currently working on that twist to the story and if it will work, but if it does work out, word on the street is that Johnny Depp will take it from there. I honestly can't think of anyone who would be better for the job.

As it stands right now all contracts for the movie have been halted under a clause which says everything can be nixed under dire circumstances. There have been over 100 people laid off from the set already. The film's makers issued a statement saying: "Terry and the producers will be assessing how best to proceed."

We'll see what happens. Johnny Depp is a very sensitive soul and might opt out of this opportunity for personal reasons. In other news, we do know that Depp has signed onto a new movie "Public Enemies." Directed by Michael Mann, the film is set during the great crime wave of 1933-1934, he will play Dillinger, one of the most notorious gangsters of the Depression era.

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Labels: Heath Ledger, johnny depp

Written by: Christy

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Tim Burton's film starring Johnny Depp will be releasing in theaters on December 21st. The tagline is "Never forgive. Never forget." and as usual Johnny Depp looks dark and sinister. As he should since he is Sweeney Todd, the demon barber of Fleet Street. Tim Burton and Johnny Depp teaming up again automatically makes this movie a must see.

It looks like the role Depp plays in this movie could be considered a cross between his Edward Scissorhands and Secret Window characters. It looks like a great movie and the fact that it is a thriller musical makes it all the more interesting to me.

Other noted players in this flick are Helena Bonham Carter as Mrs. Lovett, Alan Rickman as Judge Turpin, Sacha Baron Cohen as Signor Adolfo Pirelli, and Laura Michelle Kelly as Beggar Woman.

The plot of the story is Sweeney Todd returning to London after escaping the life imprisonment of Benjamin Barker, only to find his wife Lucy and daughter Johanna have suffered at the hands of the very man who had imprisoned him, Judge Turpin. With the assistance of his former landlady, Mrs. Nellie Lovett, Sweeney launches a plan for revenge that initially targets the individuals responsible for his imprisonment, but ultimately draws all of society in his sights.

Having been in prison for 15 years for a crime you didn't commit I can imagine you would stew over how to have your revenge if ever given the opportunity. Then to find your family murdered while you were away, well that would certainly heighten the need.

When you peruse the official move website you will come across a forum of sorts requesting you to make your own confessionals in regards to revenge plots. Intrigued? Visit the official Sweeney Todd movie site.

I have never been one for revenge but if someone ever dared to harm my family I do believe I would want to torture them. Especially if anyone ever laid a hand on my child. Cross my kid and you cross me. I'm peaceful by nature, but I am wicked when angered.

What would send you into revenge mode?

visit Sweeney Todd on MySpace

Labels: johnny depp, tim burton

Written by: Christy

| 9:04 AM | 2 comment(s)!

"Johnny Depp's stunt double Anthony Angelotti alleges he damaged his pelvis, legs and bladder while performing a 'human yo-yo' stunt, in which he simulated an 80-foot fall."

What!? You are a stunt double! And I am sure there are all sorts of insurances and waivers involved. You probably got paid VERY well to be Johnny Depp's stunt double. And how exactly does one injure their bladder?

If you didn't feel the stunt was well supervised, well then, you shouldn't have jumped!

I'm sorry the man is injured. I would never wish pain on anyone. It just sounds like someone is being dramatic and wanting easy money. That movie was shot a long time ago, so to file suit now makes me skeptical.

Labels: johnny depp

Written by: Christy

| 1:02 PM | 1 comment(s)!

Johnny Depp, be still my beating heart. Johnny Depp's character Jack Sparrow, Captain Jack Sparrow, has always been crazy, but he surely proved it this time around with all of his mind twisting hallucinations. Orlando Bloom and Keira Knightley were amazing in the movie as well and they make a great on screen couple. And the director, Gore Verbinski, definitely out did himself.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End" is an awesome movie. AWESOME! If you haven't seen it then you need to see it. I'm not sure I understood the whole thing with Davey Jones and Calypso, but it was still an interesting addition to the story. Make sure you stay put through the seamlessly never ending credits, because they do end and there is a surprise. (Not really a surprise, but there is footage).

Anyone who gave this movie bad reviews probably just did it out of spite, just like they did with Spider-man 3. Yes, the movie was long, but not too long. Even my three-year-old son sat through it with only needing one potty break. Some of you might think I'm crazy for taking him to see that movie, but he loves pirates and it is just a movie.

Labels: johnny depp, movies, pirates

Written by: Christy

| 2:46 PM | 0 comment(s)!