Twilight star bulks up for sequel
Twilight actor Taylor Lautner is bulking up for the film’s sequel, New Moon. The teenage star plays the character of Jacob Black, and has a much bigger part in the vampire cult’s follow-ups.
Archive for January, 2009
Sam Riley to marry Alexandra Maria Lara
Actor Sam Riley has proposed to German actress Alexandra Maria Lara. The pair starred together in the film Control in 2007, in which Riley played the singer Ian Curtis, and Lara played journalist Annik Honore.
Celebrity babies hit it off
Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban’s daughter, Sunday Rose, is reportedly after the one-year-old son of Naomi Watts and Liev Schreiber. Defiance actor Schreiber said: “Sunday Rose is after our boy really heavy, and I think it’s kind of weird and early, and I think she should back off, slow down and get her act together before that all happens”.
Penelope Cruz takes home Woody Allen’s glasses
Penelope Cruz has been given a pair of Woody Allen’s trademark glasses as a gift. The pair worked together on Allen’s latest film, Vicky Cristina Barcelona, and he gave her the spectacles as a personal thank you.
Jaden Smith to work with Jackie Chan
Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, has landed the lead role in a remake of The Karate Kid, according to the Hollywood Reporter. Jackie Chan is also in the line up, to star as Smith’s mentor Mr. Miyagi.
Angelina Jolie embarrasses Freida Pinto
Slumdog Millionaire actress Freida Pinto was embarrassed when she met Angelina Jolie. Pinto was tucking into a buffet at a luncheon in Los Angeles, when Jolie approached her to congratulate her work.
Star Trek won’t be X-rated
Star Trek’s new Captain Kirk is regretting his suggestion that there may be an X-rated topless scene in the new sci-fi blockbuster. Actor Chris Pine recently hinted that co-star Zoe Saldana removes her shirt in one saucy scene.
Eva Longoria’s wasp wish
Eva Longoria would love to dress up as a wasp. The ‘Desperate Housewives’ star has denied rumours she has been offered a part in the upcoming comic book adaptation ‘Avengers’ as Wasp, but admits the idea sounds very tempting.
Jennifer Lopez’s divorce refusal
Jennifer Lopez says divorcing her husband is “not an option”. The singer-and-actress has been dogged by rumours her four-year marriage to musician Marc Anthony is on the brink of collapse, but insists the reports are wide of the mark.
Victoria Beckham’s lingerie run
Victoria Beckham ran nine miles a day for six months to slim down for a sexy lingerie shoot. The 34-year-old former Spice Girl - who is frequently criticised for being too thin - reportedly embarked on a strict exercise regime in preparation for an intimate Giorgio Armani underwear shoot.