July 22, 2008

R 'n' B singer Raheem DeVaughn has just premiered a new music video via BET on July 21. The clip, which was directed by Juwan Lee, was filmed to accompany the singer's latest single "Text Messages".

The scenes from the new video starts with Raheem who was at a music studio mixing some song with a friend. While he was busy with his job, he suddenly received a text message from someone who appears to be her girlfriend and from then on the two started to message each other. It seems that the clip's concept is telling about the use of text messaging technology on cellphones.

Former Hollywood couple Angelina Jolie and Billy Bob Thornton are going to be reunited once again, at least that is what they are said to be planning on for their next big screen project. The ex-lovers reportedly are looking for a comedy movie in which they can share the screen like what they have done in 1999 with "Pushing Tin".

The rumor of Jolie and Thornton's second collaboration on another feature film has allegedly been sparked by the 52-year-old actor himself. Speaking to Maxim magazine, the Academy Award-winning screenwriter for "Sling Blade" gushed, "We've talked about it plenty of times. I'm sure we will. We want to be really careful that we pick the right one. Maybe a comedy."

The annual ALMA Awards will not be held until September later this year, but the list of the nominees is in already. Actress Eva Longoria and actor Cristian de la Fuente were the two stars who lent a helping hand announcing the awards nominees.

The 2008 ALMA Awards nominations were unveiled on Wisteria Lane at the Universal Studios Backlot in Universal City, Calif Monday, July 21. The actual awards event is slated to be aired live on ABC on Friday, September 12, 2008 at 8 P.M. ET.

Hypening up the excitement of the upcoming stoner comedy "Pineapple Express", a new video footage exposing more about the movie has been released in the form of an international trailer. Unlike the previous trailers, though viewers can still see the run-for-their-life's main plot, this one also exposes Dale Denton's girlfriend troubles.

Straight from the beginning, viewers will learn that Denton is dating hottie Angie Anderson played by Amber Heard but not for long. The scene opening the trailer shows that Anderson is dumping Denton. Then, it cuts out to the scene where Denton smokes weeds in his car late night and being in the wrong place at the wrong time, Denton soon learns that he is in so much trouble. Together with Saul Silver, the man who sells him the weeds, he now has to do whatever he can to save their lives.

This just in. Lee Ryan dumps his pregnant fiancee Samantha Miller, much to her dismal. Report on the couple's split was made public by Star magazine, less than a month after they announced her pregnancy and wedding plans.

Lee, according to the publication, ditched Samantha after a series of heated rows. A source was quoted as informing that Samantha found the break up as a "complete shock" as "she thought everything was going really well." The source said, "She is distraught and doesn't know what to do - it is horrible enough to be dumped any time, but with her pregnancy, and all her hopes they would build a future as a family, it has left her in tears."

Country singer Kellie Pickler has ended her fans' long wait for her sophomore album's release after she finally announced the due date for her new LP. Kelly has confirmed that her second outing, which will be self-titled, is being set to hit the stores on September 30 via 19 Recordings/BNA Nashville.

Revealing her excitement about her new LP, Kellie told the press, "I'm so excited and proud of the new album. The material on the new album is part small town girl, but also a reflection of the experiences I've had over the last two years." Moreover, she also said, "I've matured, some, seen a lot more of the world. This album is me, this is who I am and where I am."

Is having her new album "Breakout" set to marry the street at 12:01 A.M. on Tuesday, July 22, it seems that Miley Cyrus is in her best spirit ever. Sharing her joy with people, the teen sensation is auctioning off a red carpet date for the premiere of her upcoming movie "Bolt" for charity.

Miley and her family are teaming up together to set up a new charity, called the Pappy Cyrus Family Foundation, which is meant to honor her paternal grandfather Ron Cyrus who died in 2006. The foundation will support charities that assist needy children across the United States by providing improved health care, education and community support.

Hilary Duff reportedly is set to continue her music route by preparing the follow up to "Dignity". Although hasn't had a release date or title yet, reports claim that Hillary will start the recording process for her new LP by the end of the week or early next week.

Moreover to promote the upcoming LP, Duff will be dropping a new single which is titled "Reach Out" in August. The new song, which was written by the pop singer with the help of OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder and Kara DioGuardi, will feature a music sample from Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus".

A shocking news comes from rapper Pharrell Williams. He reportedly has impregnated a woman and is going to be a daddy soon.

Page Six reports that Pharrell impregnated "a model type" he met during his trip to Miami this year. The pregnant woman, whose identity remains unknown, "is very pregnant and travels with him. She hangs out with the backstage crew when he performs," a source claimed.

The split apparently is only temporary for Kate Moss and Jamie Hince as they were spotted together again despite rumors that they ended their romance earlier this month after having an argument. Both of them were seen drinking at a pub and then shopping at Selfridges on Monday, July 21 only to fuel rumors that they have rekindled their romance.

Moss and Hince were photographed by the paparazzi out and about in London, smoking cigarettes, laughing together and holding hands. An onlooker who witnessed their togetherness testified, "The pair met and shared a warm embrace at a pub before heading for a shopping trip at Selfridges in Oxford Street."

The upcoming annual fusion event between rock and fashion, Fashion Rocks, will be filled with lots of famous musicians as its performers list this year. Among the top names that are being tapped to rock the event is pop diva Mariah Carey.

On the event staged by the Conde Nast Media Group, Mariah will be joined by other superstars such as Justin Timberlake, Beyonce Knowles, Lil Wayne, Chris Brown, Rihanna, Duffy, Kid Rock and Stacy Ferguson a.k.a. Fergie. Beside those pop and hip-hop artists, the show will also feature country stud Keith Urban.

That Alison Sweeney is pregnant with her second child it's no longer a secret as she has officially confirmed it in late June. Though so, it was not until Sunday, July 20 that she revealed the sex of the baby she's carrying. She told OK! magazine during a party for NBC that she's expecting a baby girl.

"We found out that it's a girl and we're really excited about that," Alison told OK! Is due to give birth to the baby on January 20 next year, she and husband David Sanov have not yet decided on a name, telling OK! "It's a battle we're waging. It's going to be a long time before we figure that out."

"The Dark Knight" has established itself among the box office record maker with its massive $158.4 million opening debut over its first three days weekend screening breaking out previous "Spider-Man 3" record of $151.1 million. Now, the question remaining is whether the sequel to the blockbuster superhero is going to be developed in the future.

With the buzz is still circulating around the stunning success of "Dark Knight", "Batman Begins" screenwriter David Goyer revealed that there has been talks about "Batman 3", though nothing is concrete yet saying, "We've only talked loosely about it, though, Chris and I." Still, providing a contrast statement, he further added, "I do think, though, that if there's not a third film - these two movies stand on their own. I think it could go either way."

Break up rumors have hit Nicole Scherzinger and Lewis Hamilton. The couple are rumored to be splitting up after the songbird revealed to the press that she's taking a break from their romance to concentrate on her career.

"I am returning to the States to work on my new single and album," Nicole said at the Cartier Style et Luxe concours at the Goodwood Festival of Speed. "Lewis will be focusing on racing. I don't think we'll have much time to see each other before Christmas."

The new music video from R 'n' B singer Rihanna for her latest single "Disturbia" has finally been premiered on July 21. The clip was shot in Los Angeles starting from June 29 under the helm of renown director David LaChapelle, who has also worked with the likes of Christina Aguilera and Gwen Stefani before.

The new video seems trying to capture the meaning of the song by picturing a dark and disturbing people's behavior. Rihanna herself was shot in some different background on the clip, such as being trapped in a cage, singing and dancing inside a bed frame and sitting on a chair with her hand and leg chained.

A judge has on Monday, July 21 sentenced Amy Winehouse's husband Blake Fielder-Civil to 27 months in jail for assault and obstructing justice. Despite the sentence, he could be out of jail December later this year due to the fact that he already served nine months of his term awaiting trial.

Blake, who admitted to being high on cocaine and alcohol during the incident back in June 2007, sat with three other co-defendants before judge David Radford at Snaresbrook Crown Court in east London as the sentences were read out. Judge David claimed him to have behaved in a "gratuitous, cowardly and disgraceful" way.

Giving an update to his highly anticipated action sci-fi, "Terminator Salvation" director, McG, has updated his production blog. In it, he discusses how far along the movie has been shot and what his vision is on the fourth tidbit made about the human fight against the artificially intelligent killing machines.

Writing on the blog, the 2000's "Charlie's Angels" director noted that "Terminator Salvation" has undergone half of its principal photography. He also revealed that for this film he wants to create a unique visual style. "From a technical perspective, we have set out to achieve a completely new visual style that hasn't been seen before," so claimed the filmmaker.

His romance with Sienna Miller is a secret no more and the many pictures of them getting engaged in lewd act have been all over the news media for sometime. It was not until Monday, July 21 though that Balthazar Getty officially confirmed his separation from wife and the mother of his four children, Rosetta Millington.

In his best attempt to set the record straight on the many speculation surrounding his relationship with both Rosetta and Miller, the oil heir and actor issued a statement, confirming he and Rosetta have separated. The confirmation, thus, also verified his romance with Miller.

A new and interesting stuff is about to be done by Indie pop band The Ting Tings who planned to do a collaboration with English rapper Dizzee Rascal. The news was confirmed by the band's vocalist Katie White, revealing that they will be working on a new track together.

Speaking to the press, Katie said that the collaboration idea came up after her band and Dizzee met at Glastonbury Festival. The female singer stated that the rapper was the one who offered them to record something together saying, "We saw Dizzee Rascal at Glastonbury and he told us that he was planning to do a cover of our song for Radio 1's Live Lounge. He was like 'You know, we should work together'."

Nearing the theatrical release of the latest comedy film from director Adam McKay and comedian Will Ferrell, "Step Brothers", an extended clip and a video interview have been put out. The extended clip has been posted in FunnyOrDie.com, while the interview with the cast ensemble and director has been presented by Movie Web.

The nearly two minutes clip display the scenes where the two now-buddies step brothers are in three different job interviews. Dressed to impress, the two apparently have their own unique way of getting on the interviewers' nerves driving them madder and madder by the seconds. The video footage is restricted due to the heavy amount of profound language let out by the brothers as well as some of the interviewers.

First and then second. Following her first book, the best-selling memoir "sTori Telling," Tori Spelling has made public her plans to release a second book which she currently is writing. The upcoming book, tentatively titled "Mommywood," will focus on her life as a Hollywood mom and is expected to hit shelves April next year.

"Writing my first book, sTori Telling, was an amazing, cathartic journey for me," Tori said in a statement. "Now, being a mom of two beautiful babies, I'm excited to share more stories as I embark on this new chapter of my life."

Rapper/producer Kardinal Offishall has just premiered a new music video for his latest single "Set It Off" on July 22 via Yahoo! Music. The new video was directed by Matt Alonzo and features the appearance of hip-hop duo the Clipse.

The video sees Kardinal and the hip-hop act rapping at a club accompanied by their friends and lots of female models. The clip doesn't have lots of feature or background changes as most of the scenes were shot at the club.

It seems that the moderate success gained by Rocky, Rambo and Indiana Jones through "Rocky Balboa", "Rambo V" and "Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull" respectively has inspired another '80s classic to be brought back to the big screen. Words are movie bosses are keen to do a follow up to the Academy Award recipient for the best music category.

Giving a boost to the rumor, The Sun noted that twenty two years after the drama movie about jet fighter pilot was being released, "Top Gun 2" has gotten its script outline. Now, what the movie bosses need to do is to bring back its star Tom Cruise to reprise the role of Lt. Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and allegedly, that is exactly what they are doing for the moment.

Promoting his upcoming album "The Recession", Young Jeezy has just premiered his new music video via BET on July 21. The new clip, which was filmed to accompany Jeezy's new single "Put On", was co-directed by the rapper himself and Gil Green.

Just like on the song for the clip Jeezy also tapped Kanye West to collaborate with him. The scenes from the video starts with a look at the lives of black people in unhealthy neighborhood where crime is a common thing that happened on the streets. Another special feature on the video is when Jeezy was seen rapping the song tunes in front of an American flag.

Jennifer Garner is keeping silent about the mounting rumors of her second pregnancy. She allegedly hides her baby bump, using her big bag, loose top, and even daughter Violet to keep it covered. But on Friday, July 18 the nature unintentionally exposed her growing belly when the wind blew her top.

Garner was enjoying her day, having a breakfast with actress friend Gina Torres at Cheebo in Los Angeles on Friday morning when X17 Online snapped some pictures of her. One of the pics apparently shows her walking in a rush and there it goes the wind blowing her pink top, exposing the baby bump she's been hiding.

The rumor mill is buzzing again concerning Madonna's alleged affair with Alex Rodriguez. Greater than their much talked romance, rumor has it that they have a sex tape and an unidentified guy who obtained the tape is shopping it around to the highest bidder.

X17 Online, the first to report that matter, claimed in its site that a friend of Rodriguez and Madonna through Kabbalah offered them to use her apartment for meeting up at an undisclosed afternoon. Upon hearing that, the guy then quickly installed a hidden camera in the living room, intentionally pointed its lens on the sofa.